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...
Busy weekend for CapRescue
CapRescue responded to a series of time-critical tasks across the region over the weekend, with
Rescue300 utilised for multiple incidents from Saturday afternoon through to...
Every family needs a farmer — and AgForce by their side
Looking back on the past year, I’m proud to say AgForce has continued to deliver for Queensland producers — advocating fiercely, adapting strategically, and...
Canavan wants Joyce to stay
While Barnaby Joyce is leaving the National Party, CQ-based Senator Matt Cavavan says he hopes the outspoken MP can be enticed to come back.
Following...
