Building hope for a better future
A ambitious push to build 12 houses in 12 months, make airfares fairer for locals, and to improve Blackwater's liveability are among the first...
New mayor’s pledge to be ‘visible, approachable’
A jubilant Janice Moriarty has claimed victory in the mayoral race for the Central Highlands local government election.
Cr Moriarty, who was joined...
Enviro leader up for national award
Emerald's environmental services leader 4T Consultants has been recognised nationally as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Australian Small Business Champions Awards.
The Central Highlands...
Library child porn on campaigner’s radar
An anti-child porn campaigner has successfully petitioned the Central Highlands council for the removal of catalogued works by author Ken Akamatsu, a leading lobbyist...
Clean bill of health for new ED
The $10 million upgrade of the Emerald Hospital emergency department has been officially opened by State Government Assistant Health Minister Brittany Lauga.
Ms Lauga and...
New resources help cultivate next generation of ag workers
A range of new resources have been released to help teachers and advisors encourage young people to consider a career in Australia’s constantly evolving...
Bell rings time as CQHHB chair
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Board is entering a new era, with long-serving Chair Paul Bell and Deputy Chair Dr Lisa Caffery choosing to...
UPDATED: CH council election latest
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With 62.15 per cent of the mayoral votes counted in the Central Highlands local government election, Cr Janice Moriarty had a commanding 16.94 per...
Mine to extend life by decades with EPBC
BMA is seeking State and Federal approvals to extend the life of its Blackwater mine by 6o years.
The Blackwater north extension project will...
CHRRUP search for new leader to grow CQ business
Central Queensland’s own social enterprise is searching for a new general manager.
CHRRUP is a community-owned, central Queensland-based, profit-for-purpose organisation dedicated to creating thriving,...
Courageous Isaac’s a fighter
Isaac Simpson was a normal, outgoing adolescent, going through the “mum, please don’t hug me in public any more” phase when one day in...
Slow start haunts Capras
Central Queensland tasted its first defeat at Aurizon Stadium after a slow start cost them dearly.
The Capras welcomed Redcliffe to Rockhampton for a...
