John’s in tune with town
John Hallam's the kind of character that keeps Capella townsfolk and the travelling public laughing, fuelled up and full of optimism.
He's worked in...
Glencore, Rio abandon merger talks for third time
Rio Tinto has walked away from takeover talks with Glencore, ending months of negotiations over a tie-up that would have reshaped the global mining...
Applications open for second round of AgriEmpower scholarship
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Woolworths have opened applications for the second round of the AgriEmpower Scholarship Program, aimed at fostering the next...
Big boost for local community projects
The Central Highlands council is inviting local community groups and organisations to apply for a share of up to $210,500 in funding to help...
Rising inflation hits
The primary cause of this week's interest rate rise is the massive blowout in government spending.
Over the past two years, the Federal Government's...
Community grants up to $20,000 available for region’s betterment
February is shaping up to be another busy month with the 2026 Metal in March art program underway and community grants now open.
Preparations...
Regional Queensland home prices hit new peak
Regional Queensland home prices hit a new peak in January, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index.
The report shows prices rose 0.2...
Giving McIndoe Park some Love
Works have commenced at Emerald’s McIndoe Park with Central Queensland-based HWC Building Contractors completing demolition works in preparation for construction of the new ‘Bob...
Blame game begins as Reserve Bank delivers rate pain
The Reserve Bank's decision to lift the benchmark borrowing rate to 3.85 per cent has brought an end to the shortest easing cycle in...
Scorching summer heat prompts RACQ safety warning
Queensland has already reached some of its hottest days on record, prompting a warning from the State’s peak motoring body that no amount of...
Condolence, then censorship
Parliament was recalled in January to deliver a national condolence motion for the innocent victims of the Bondi attack and to debate hate speech...
Wield creativity this Metal in March
Council’s Metal in March is back in 2026, offering a month-long celebration of sustainable art, recycled materials and local creativity.
What began as an...
Proposed planning change for Blackwater
A Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) public notice released on Monday will see development applications in the Blackwater urban area assessed under the same...
