PM’s $7.2 billion pledge and an ambo highway hero
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on his way to Rockhampton via the Bruce Highway, after pledging to spend $7.2 billion saving lives on a...
Make a splash, swim to support mental health
It’s time to make waves in March 2025, literally.
Laps for Life is back in its seventh year and invites communities around Australia to dive...
Busy Sunday for CapRescue
CapRescue had a busy day on Sunday, 5 January, with missions to Great Keppel Island and Coppabella.
At 12.30am, Rescue3000 was tasked to Great Keppel...
Petition stamps towns intent
The Bluff community reference group has petitioned the Central Highlands council for support and advocacy to take on Australia Post to restore the town’s...
Colour with Crotons
If you’re looking to add a splash of colour to your garden, look no further than the vibrant croton plant.
Known for its striking...
Farewell to our mate Chad
The Capella Country Music Festival will live on as John Hallam mourns the death of his co-founder, great mate and Australian country music icon,...
Olympic legend bound for Emerald
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell is the special guest speaker at the Central Highlands Regional Council's 2025 Sport and Recreation Awards on 15...
Tributes flow for Tom
Tributes are flowing for horticulturalist Tom Wyatt following his death this week, with local leaders saying his legacy will never be forgotten.
Mr Wyatt served...
Let the fireworks begin
If the community is willing to come to the party, the Emerald Show Society is ready to fill the night sky with fireworks and...
Soggy start to 2025
It was a wet and wild end to 2024 as lightning-laced storms lit up the landscape across the Central Highlands.
Four straight nights of...
A merry time had by all
Sirens blared to ring in another Merry Christmas across Emerald as Operation Rudolph took to the streets.
Children lined the routes north and southside as...
Gravity-defying home prices finally coming down
Australia's property market has finally come off the boil after a resilient run of growth at a time of high interest rates and inflationary...
Capras aim up to Hunters
Central Queensland will fly out of a tailspin against one of the most formidable foes in the Hostplus Cup this weekend.
The Capras return...
