Yarding eases at Emerald but prices back in positive territory
Numbers eased by 150 to see 1555 head offered at the Emerald Sale on Thursday 22 May.
With stock drawn from the usual supply...
Council seeks landholders for innovative feral pig control program
The Central Highlands Regional Council has invited local landholders to join the free Landscape-Scale Feral Pig Integrated Control Program.
Feral pigs are a major...
Blades of Glory and lollies galore at Comet show
Two unicorns, one T-Rex, a bunny and hordes of sugar-starved kids made for a hysterically funny lolly drop at this year's Comet Show.
Show treasurer...
Central Highlands News in Brief
Five reps off to ALGA events
The Australian Local Government Association is holding its 2025 Regional Cooperation and Development Forum on 24 June and National...
Respect takes over BlueCare centres
Aged care provider Respect has announced it will take on ownership of seven BlueCare aged care homes and four co-located retirement villages in...
Pull up and perch at new Gemmies pub
It hasn't been all beer and skittles for Anakie's newest publicans in Rodney and Sarah Pallentine as they battled to preserve history and modernise...
Modular housing encouraged with stimulus payment
The Central Highlands council has approved a $25,800 economic stimulus package for the developer of 14 modular two-bedroom units at 97 Anakie Street, Emerald.
The...
Coalition split a regional Australia’s best interests
After careful consideration, The Nationals have agreed not to enter a federal Coalition Agreement with the Liberal Party.
During the last term of Parliament, The...
High tea and high hopes for Red Shield Appeal
Emerald’s community recently came together in enchanting style to support a cause that changes lives.
The Salvation Army Emerald launched its annual Red Shield...
Nationals and Liberals back at negotiating table
The Nationals and Liberals are back at the negotiating table, signalling the possibility of a coalition make up just days after its shock split.
Both...
Property rights conference in Emerald
Equipping landholders with practical knowledge and tools to manage land access requests is a key focus of the 2025 Property Rights Australia conference being...
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.
Following...
