RACQ rescue chopper’s $3M bill for service to CH
In 2022 over a quarter of the RACQ CapRescue tasks were completed in the Central Highlands Region at a total cost of more than...
A Bobby Dazzler of a sapphire experience going global
It's summer and out of season, but tourists are braving the heat to head for the Bobby Dazzler mine experience.
Elaine Mack, who took...
New Year car thefts
It’s been a busy start to the New Year for police, with multiple people, including juveniles, charged following car theft incidents around Central Queensland.
In...
Charlie’s been a constant in council for a decade
Central Highlands councillor Charlie Brimblecombe has been recognised by the Local Government Association of Queensland for a decade of service.
Mayor Kerry Hayes presented Cr...
Be prepared for storm season
Bushfire season may be in the rearview mirror, but there there are other threats that need attention as we enter the new year.
Acting Chief...
Christmas spirit lights up the region
The holiday lights are shining bright in the Central Highlands, with 35 entries and almost 2000 votes in the People’s Choice Award for this...
Woman seriously injured at Blair Athol Connection Road
A woman has been seriously injured after a truck came into contact with a power line at a location off Blair Athol Connection Road...
Boyce urges Govt backdown on cuts to Medicare psych sessions
FLYNN MP Colin Boyce has condemned the Federal Government's announcement of cuts to the additional Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions as ripping away mental health...
Strong prices, rain sees ag sector confidence stabilise
QUEENSLAND farmer sentiment has stabilised as 2022 draws to a close, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
The quarter four survey, released on...
Investigation into Wieambilla tragedy continue: QPS
A major police investigation continues following the deaths of six people, including two police officers and a member of the public, during a shooting...
Coal gets Queensland budget back in black
Higher coal prices, jobs growth and consumer spending will help Queensland stay in the black for three of the next four years.
Treasurer Cameron Dick...
Let’s get creative and light up B-Town
A proposal to put some night-time twinkle into Blackwater’s streets and parks has echoes of Emerald’s Egerton Street lights and an eye on protecting...
Digital classrooms may be failing students – experts call for a...
As concerns grow about declining student performance across literacy, numeracy and critical thinking, CQUniversity experts are calling for a major rethink of how technology...
