Central Highlands News in Brief
Water notices issued
The Central Highlands council issued its water charge notices on Friday, 3 October.
The charges help keep more than 1,000 km of water...
Nu-Tank dealers keep it local
Rockhampton-based business Nu-Tank is a firm believer in the circular economy.
During July and August, Nu-Tank offered their regional Queensland dealers $100 for a local...
Patch work for Fairbairn Dam
Sunwater is in advanced designs for a filter patch to the applied to the Fairbairn Dam after safety assessments revealed the need for 'prudent'...
Electrifying adventure in store
Yeppoon locals Tom Sjolund and Alison Smyth will travel throughout the nation to prove that long-distance road trips are no longer just for petrol...
Bentlin Boxing duke it out in Mundubbera
Bentlin Boxing travelled to Mundubbera last weekend, turning heads with a string of powerful performances that showcased the club’s rising talent.
The regional fight night...
Climate report raises alarm
Every now and again, a Chicken Little character invades our front pages and newspapers, screaming that the sky is falling in.
Or more accurately, warning...
Gladstone Power Station set to be retired in 2029
One of the state's largest and oldest coal-fired power station could be shut down within four years, dramatically expediting the timeline for the plant's...
Don’t bin that battery
The Central Highlands council is urging residents to never place batteries in the bin, following several dangerous fires caused by incorrect battery disposal in...
Oceans to Outback: Turn your October fitness goals into life-saving care
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) annual fitness challenge, Oceans to Outback returns this October. Inviting supporters to walk, run or ride to ensure...
Securing our energy future forum
I was recently invited to be one of the guest speakers at the Securing Our Energy Future Forum, which was held at Southport on...
Major resource projects require more workers
Queensland’s resources and energy industry may require more than 4400 new workers by the end of 2030, according to new modelling from the Australian...
Cattledogs first loss for the season
Round 4 of the Central Highlands Social 7s competition on Saturday, 7 March at Morton Park, saw Capella lose a match for the first...
