CH landowners urged to join council in feral pig control
Central Highlands Regional Council will host four information sessions in Springsure, Capella, Duaringa and Bauhinia to launch a new feral pig control program targeting...
Feedback on biosecurity plan wanted
The Central Highlands council is leading the development of the Biosecurity Plan 2025-2028, a strategic initiative to tackle the impact of weeds and pest...
Chickpeas and their benefits
No doubt about it, "when you are on a good thing, stick to it" or variations as such, are a major saying by many...
Unrealised capital gains tax
The unrealised capital gains tax is not only economically reckless but also fundamentally unfair and sets a dangerous precedent in the Australian tax system.
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Accurate emissions key to industry and environment
In the race to a lower-emissions future, one fundamental truth must be acknowledged: that getting accurate emissions calculations is essential to resolving this conundrum.
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Highlands Youth Art Award winners
The Annual Youth Art Awards held on Friday, 20 June was a huge success, with over 120 entries showcasing the incredible creativity of young...
Popular Bushland Reserve gets upgrades
Central Highlands Regional Council has completed upgrades to improve emergency access to the bushland reserve between Mayfair Drive and Rifle Range Road.
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Ag In Brief
Australian beef producers signal confidence and stability amid shifting conditions
The latest Beef Producer Intentions Survey (BPIS) released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has...
Dawson Mine progressively rehabilitated for productive cattle grazing
Dawson Mine has reached a major rehabilitation milestone showing mined land can be responsibly restored for future agricultural use.
An 82-hectare area at...
Nine new citizens welcomed to life in the Central Highlands
Last week, nine Central Highlands residents from four countries were warmly welcomed as Australian citizens at a ceremony held in the Emerald Council Chambers....
CapRescue flies out motorbike rider injured if off-road race at Camboon
On Sunday afternoon, 22 June, CapRescue's Rescue 300 aeromedical crew was tasked to Camboon, south of Theodore, to attend a motorbike accident that occurred...
Quality down but competition remains solid at Emerald saleyards
Numbers lifted marginally at the Emerald sale on Thursday, 19 June, with a yarding of 1173 head, generally drawn from the usual supply areas....
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.
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