New waste compactor at landfill
Central Highlands Regional Council has introduced a new waste compactor at Lochlees Landfill last week, marking a major step forward in improving waste management...
Property crime appeal, Blackwater
Police are appealing for public assistance and have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries following multiple...
It’s all fun and games
It was a morning of hijinks, brain games and light-hearted banter on Saturday 29 March as participants in the Tell Me Your Story project...
Rains could prompt surge in biting insects across highlands
With recent wet weather increasing the risk of mosquito breeding across the Central Highlands, council and health authorities are encouraging all residents to take...
No rate cut, but hopes mounting for May
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has acknowledged Tuesday's decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep the cash rate on...
No April fools – Life emerges at Adavale
This was no April fools on Tuesday morning - Ergon Energy crews who choppered into Adavale, south of Isisford, to tackle power restoration found...
Hardship grants and fodder support for flooded graziers
The Federal Government has announced funding assistance for graziers impacted by the Western Queensland flooding emergency.
A $5 million Fodder Support Package has been established,...
Take to the Skies in 24-hours
On 2 April 2025, the Royal Flying Doctor Service - Queensland (RFDS) will host its inaugural Giving Day ‘Take to the Skies’ – a...
Western Queenslanders encouraged to seek support
The current flood emergency across Western Queensland may have an impact on people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) CEO Sandy...
Whitehaven completes $1.71B sale of 30 per cent of Blackwater mine
Whitehaven Coal has completed its sell down of 30 per cent of its Blackwater mine to form a joint venture with Nippon Steel and...
Council updates
Half-yearly water notices issued this week
Central Highlands Regional Council’s second half-yearly water notices will be issued this Tuesday 1 April, 2025.
This notice covers...
Fire volunteers vote with their feet
Rural fire brigades across Queensland are in revolt over a potentially unlawful confiscation of all their equipment by the state under "bad legislation" introduced...
CQUni back in the black
CQUniversity has rebounded from a deficit of $7.6 million in 2023 to record a $20m surplus in 2024 thanks to a strategy of optimising...
