New bridge opens for mining communities
The completion of the long-awaited Phillips Creek Bridge on Saraji Road has delivered a safer, flood-resilient crossing between Dysart and Moranbah communities and the...
New Chief Executive for Powerlink Queensland
Powerlink Queensland announced on Monday, 27 April, the appointment of Dr Sean Mc Goldrick as its new Chief Executive, bringing more than three decades...
Church building destroyed, but faith remains
The Catholic community of Blackwater awoke to devastating news on Tuesday, 28 April when they learned a fire had destroyed their church building in...
Camper injured by falling tree in wild weather on North West Island
CapRescue was tasked on the morning of Sunday, 26 April, to assist a 24-year-old woman who was camping on North West Island when a...
Buffel grass – a feed of national significance
There's been a lot of noise in social media lately from environmental groups talking about putting Buffel on the WONS list - the Weeds...
Migration integrity plan
A Coalition Government will restore integrity, fairness and public confidence in Australia’s migration system, announcing recently the first instalment of our comprehensive Australian Values...
Construction begins on new pedestrian bridge
Construction of a new permanent footbridge linking both sides of the Emerald Botanical Gardens over the Nogoa River has begun, as part of the...
Council assets out to market
The Central Highlands council will test the market value of the Emerald Airport and saleyards as it explores future commercial opportunities.
Councillors endorsed the...
Avenue of angels unveiled
An enduring legacy of dedication and service was created when the Avenue of Honour was unveiled at Morton Park on Saturday, 18 April, to...
News in Brief
Community grants awarded
The Central Highlands council doled out $20,950 in sport and recreation assistance grants.
The Blackwater Netball Club has $4050 for its community netball...
CEO’s bitter split with council
The high-level blood-letting at the Central Highlands Regional Council has continued with the resignation of chief executive officer Aaron Johansson at the Wednesday, 22...
The race is on to fill vacancy
Five candidates have emerged to put community first and represent the Central Highlands in the Saturday, 16 May, by-election for the vacant council seat.
At...
Wendy’s wait on transplant list
Wendy McPhee has been farewelled from Emerald for the foreseeable future as she enters a new phase of her journey with kidney disease.
After relocating...
