Productivity decline risks economic growth
This week the RBA has given its strongest warning yet that our poor productivity performance is threatening the living standards of Australians.
While the RBA...
Flying Arts Alliance launch Qld Regional Art Awards
It’s that time of year again and Flying Arts Alliance is delighted to announce the much-loved and anticipated Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA).
The country’s...
Smart strategies for winter crops
Most farming areas have had some handy rain in the last couple of weeks, and that has given all our winter crops of cereals...
Businesses rise above rising costs
Rising costs continue to be a big concern for Central Highlands businesses but the majority have still managed to maintain or improve their performance...
Reserve Bank cuts interest rate
Borrowers received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) which delivered a widely expected interest rate cut on Tuesday, 12 August.
In its...
Having a ball in coal country
The Moura Coal and Country Festival on 15-16 August had it all.
The fun family weekend spectacular had a jampacked program of events including the...
Blackwater teen crime gang arrests
Blackwater police have charged eight teenagers with 106 property crime offences in the town in the past week.
Police will allege the offences involve a...
Ensuring ag is recognised as key driver of Australia’s economic future
50 representatives from across the agricultural supply chain gathered in Brisbane this week for the Minister of Agriculture's Agricultural Roundtable, but not everyone of...
Digital turmoil
The countdown to the impending social media ban for children under 16 across Australia is sparking controversy, with opponents citing ambiguity around what constitutes...
Qld Showgirls shine at Ekka
It was a whirlwind week for the 11 state finalists at the Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards held in Brisbane from Tuesday, 5 August...
On-farm tragedies spark warning
WFI Insurance has released new insights into on-farm accidents as part of the 2025 Safer Farms Report, highlighting a tragic surge in farming-related fatalities...
First half-yearly rates notices issued
Central Highlands Regional Council’s first half-yearly rates notices will be issued on Monday, 11 August 2025.
The notice, which covers from July to December 2025,...
Hearts break for Noah and his Pa
"Together in life, now together in heaven".
They were the softly spoken words of a grieving Peter Williamson as he summed up the relationship between...
