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...
Boyce slams Federal Budget
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has slammed the Federal Budget as short-sighted and a kick in the guts for rural and regional Australia.
Mr Boyce said...
Treasurer sells ‘modest’ tax cuts as Coalition hits out
Tax cuts for all Australians may be "modest" but are significant among other cost-of-living measures, the treasurer insists.
Fresh from handing down his fourth budget,...
Maraboon makeover aided by stimulus incentive
Emerald's Maraboon Tavern will undergo a revamp from mid-2025 after receiving an economic stimulus rebate from the Central Highlands council.
The tavern's owner Sapphirejest Pty...
Festival has strong community roots
The Central Highlands council has endorsed a funding package to ensure Emerald's iconic Easter Sunflower Festival continues to flourish.
The festival, which celebrates a...
Grasping a healthy future
Whether it was swaddling a baby, bandaging a snake bite, doing chest compressions to the beat of Baby Shark or feeling how different life...
Belmont Station – honouring the past, inspiring the future
This week I had the privilege of visiting Belmont Station, a place that holds a remarkable and enduring legacy in our region.
Belmont is...
