Communities where Aussie spirit shines
I would like to acknowledge the importance of recognising the amazing work of Australians through various Australia Day awards.
Firstly, I would like to congratulate...
Top job challenge in Central Highlands
Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes is in a two-way race to retain his position, following the challenge issued by sitting councillor Janice...
A vision where people stay and play
Dr Gillian Wilkins believes that the Central Highlands has a wealth of opportunity and growth to offer as a destination.
The former veterinarian...
Karen’s got local knowledge in spades
Karen Newman describes herself as a "proactive sixth-generation Central Highlander" who is invested in the future of the region.
Born and bred in Springsure, as...
CQU researcher’s deep learning project could combat invasive Lantana species
The fight against the invasive plant Lantana Camara could receive a significant boost with a CQUniversity researcher’s project using deep learning technology to help...
Western producers can unlock value from cattle data
Western Queensland beef producers looking to maximise production, and unlock the value of information collected from individual animal’s EIDs, can join the team from...
Tower of torment for Edgewood residents
Residents of Emerald's Edgewood Estate are exploring avenues of appeal to stop construction of a Telstra 4G telecommunications monopole tower in the exclusive family...
First coal from new Bowen Basin mine
Futura Resources has exposed its first coal and inaugural sales from its new mine, north-east of Emerald, are expected this month.
The company secured $30...
For the love of community
Loretta Gaudron has put her heart and soul in volunteering across a wide cross-section of organisations in Emerald as a way of thanking a...
We’re not council’s ‘cash cow’
Central Highlands councillor candidate Michael McDonald has lived in Emerald for the past three years after more than 20 years residing in Rubyvale on...
Committed to ‘realistic’ rates in CH
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Incumbent Central Highlands councillor Gai Sypher knows that over the past few years many people have spoken out for change and expressed dissatisfaction...
Two vacancies emerge in councillor ranks
Central Highlands Regional Council councillor Anne Carpenter will not recontest the upcoming 16 March local government election.
Cr Carpenter confirmed her intention to step away...
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...
