Capricornian stops taking cheques
One of the longest serving members in Emerald of The Capricornian, businessman Victor Cominos signed his last cheque on Tuesday, 25 November, days ahead...
Council finances given clean bill of health
At its meeting on 26 November, the Central Highlands Regional Council received the Auditor-General’s report on its finances for the 2024-25 financial year, highlighting...
Glencore celebrates major mine rehab milestones
Glencore has reached two significant milestones in its rehabilitation program, with the Queensland Government certifying a combined 725 hectares of mined land across its...
ESHS driving ag innovation
Emerald State High School will be driving innovation in agriculture after being named one of 15 schools to join the 2026 Agribusiness Gateway to...
Peabody’s mine expansion green-lighted
More than 500 Central Queensland mining jobs have been secured with Peabody Energy's proposed $662 million Centurion North Development project declared a coordinated project...
Council Incentivises Bunnings Construction
The construction of a brand-new Bunnings Warehouse in Emerald is now a step closer, as Central Highlands Regional Council has approved a rebate on...
The outcome of childish stunts
Four years ago, both sides of politics conspired to agree to the radical goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
There was...
Droving commences near Blackwater
Keep an eye out, Central Highlands - starting on Wednesday, 26 November and continuing until Wednesday, 17 December 2025, drovers will be moving about...
Multiple incidents for emergency services
The Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Central Highlands on Sunday, 23 November that claimed the life of...
Heatwave warning for much of the state
Temperatures are forecast to be dangerously high today (Tuesday, 25 November) with heatwave warnings ranging from low to extreme throughout most of the state.
Emerald...
Night sky’s the limit for tourism
An astro-tourism specialist is challenging the Central Highlands to tap into the lucrative potential of its clear night skies.
Astrolomy’s Mike Dalley, a consultant in...
$96.5 million website getting another update
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said there should be consequences after revelations the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) unpopular new website cost millions of...
CQU students engineer change on the ground in India
CQUniversity students have gained rare, hands-on experience in human-centred engineering while making a tangible difference in local communities through an immersive learning abroad program...
