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...
Minister to ‘lay down law’ on Optus failures
The federal government will lay down the law to Optus over two recent triple-zero outages on its network when the minister responsible sits down...
Nominations now open for 2026 Australia Day Award
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make your community a better place? Now’s your chance to celebrate them, nominations are...
Council launches 2026 Apprentice and Trainee Intake
Central Highlands Regional Council has officially opened applications for the 2026 Apprentice and Trainee Intake, offering locals the opportunity to kick start their careers...
Hormesis in weeds
No doubt about it, you just have to remain in our agricultural industry long enough, promoting best management and cutting-edge extension practices, and hey...
Protecting our grain: biosecurity can’t be an afterthought
As a grain grower, I’ve seen my fair share of challenges over the years - droughts, floods, mice plagues, you name it.
But the...
Prices soften at Emerald saleyards
Agents at Emerald yarded 2300 head on Thursday, 25 September, with a yarding that largely consisted of mixed-quality cattle, many of which were outside...
Land sales a block-buster
The Central Highlands council will release more surplus vacant land for sale by private treaty to the open market to stimulate residential development across...
National Police Remembrance Day
This Monday, 29 September, is National Police Remembrance Day.
It is an opportunity for family members, the community and colleagues to pause and...
Shedding legacy debt
The Central Highlands council is on track to slash its legacy debt inherited from previous administrations from $70 million to $20 million by the...
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Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire
Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire.
Suitable for all ages...
