This crop’s for the birds
For weeks now, drivers heading west from Emerald on the Capricorn Highway have witnessed a field of buttery yellow sunflowers rising skyward on strong,...
Cops busting to shut down drug trade
Three major drugs busts across the Central Highlands in the past year have given police confidence they have eroded organised networks targetting the area.
Emerald...
CQ Pet Rescue $15K desexing drive and golf day
Before a ball gets hit off the tee in the CQ Pet Rescue Charity Golf Day later this month to raise much-needed funds for...
Honour, history and heritage on display at gallery
Preserving the stories of bravery through collecting military memorabilia has been a long running passion for one Moranbah local, with an eclectic mix of...
Better days ahead as new mayor, councillors sworn in
Councillor Janice Moriarty was sworn in as the first female mayor of the amalgamated Central Highlands council, promising a fresh new leadership approach and...
Building hope for a better future
A ambitious push to build 12 houses in 12 months, make airfares fairer for locals, and to improve Blackwater's liveability are among the first...
New mayor’s pledge to be ‘visible, approachable’
A jubilant Janice Moriarty has claimed victory in the mayoral race for the Central Highlands local government election.
Cr Moriarty, who was joined...
Enviro leader up for national award
Emerald's environmental services leader 4T Consultants has been recognised nationally as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Australian Small Business Champions Awards.
The Central Highlands...
Library child porn on campaigner’s radar
An anti-child porn campaigner has successfully petitioned the Central Highlands council for the removal of catalogued works by author Ken Akamatsu, a leading lobbyist...
Clean bill of health for new ED
The $10 million upgrade of the Emerald Hospital emergency department has been officially opened by State Government Assistant Health Minister Brittany Lauga.
Ms Lauga and...
New resources help cultivate next generation of ag workers
A range of new resources have been released to help teachers and advisors encourage young people to consider a career in Australia’s constantly evolving...
Graduates create a winning team for sustainability
CQUniversity graduates are helping to build a sustainable future for regional Queensland with Emerald-based environmental management company 4T Consultants.
Since 2018, 4T Consultants has employed...
