CH Australia Day ambassador
The Coffee Club co-founder John Lazarou is the Australia Day ambassador to the Central Highlands.
Mr Lazarou is recognised as a prominent business entrepreneur who...
CHDC invests in region’s future
A major new initiative is set to mobilise the power of partnerships in a bid to grow the Central Highlands economy.
The Central Highlands Development...
Our miracle baby
One day, baby Alora Bentley will learn her story and just how precious she truly is for Rubyvale parents Kirsty and Rence Bentley.
Alora...
Graveyard vandals put on notice
Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys has put on her concerned citizen hat to send a clear message to vandals who damaged the Peak...
Central Queensland brothers charged with child abuse material offences
Two brothers from Central Queensland are expected to face Gladstone Magistrates Court on Friday, 23 January after being charged with child abuse material offences....
Toddler hit by car dies
A toddler has tragically died after being hit by a car in Jade Street, Emerald, on Thursday, 22 January.
The two-year-old girl was rushed to...
Maddy’s major scholarship win
Central Highlands Regional Council’s senior saleyards officer Maddy Wightman has been recognised nationally as the 2026 recipient of the Saleyards Australia Women in Saleyards...
From dry to drenched – our region responds
A wet start to the year has certainly kept us busy.
Following last week’s rain event, I’ve been keeping a close eye on...
Young girl critical after being hit by car in Emerald
A pre-school age girl was rushed to Emerald Hospital in a life-threatening condition after being hit by a car on Jade Street, Emerald, on...
Glencore Coal’s First Nations Pathways Program applications open
Glencore Coal has announced applications are now open for the 2026 First Nations Pathways Program.
Commencing in May 2026, the FNPP is a 26-week...
Flash flooding catches out driver
A B-double truck slid off the Gregory Highway and jackknifed at the irrigation drain south of Theresa Creek, overnight on Wednesday, 21 January, after...
Community looking out for each other
For me the last year has been about getting better organised for retirement, broken by short trips mainly for fun.
Travel, bands and catching up...
Tackling life head-on
You are either in or you’re out with life. There are no half measures.
It’s the same with farming, especially when you start down the...
