A queenly confidence builder
The year was 1991 and a shy Shovarn Wilkins was a Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Queen entrant.
At 19, she was working as a library...
Business boost with council grants
The Central Highlands Regional Council has committed $250,000 to deliver its economic stimulus program across the business community.
More than $150,000 in...
Deputy Mayor defies critics
Central Highlands Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys has doubled down on her intent to keep posting her 'knowledge is power' videos to social media.
In her...
50 years of Easter festival fun
Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival committee president Peter McMaster promised the 2026 50-year milestone is one to be celebrated in style to honour the...
Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win
Consumer hopes for a version of AstraZeneca's blockbuster diabetes drug Forxiga that doesn't hit hip pockets as hard have been dented by a court...
Renal chairs confirmed for Emerald Hospital by 2028
Detailed planning is well underway to deliver three renal dialysis chairs at the Emerald Hospital.
Member for Gregory Sean Dillon has assured Central Highlands...
Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints
Complaints about being cut off from emergency services have surged in Australia following the Optus triple-zero outage and the discovery of faulty mobile phone...
Western road closures as more rain falls
Winton residents are once again watching the skies after further rainfall pushed the Western River to moderate flood levels, though the peak fell short...
Beef forum first for Emerald
A forum in Emerald on Wednesday, March 11, will focus on the future of beef production in northern Australia.
Genetics Australia’s beef forum is a...
Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has rewarded his factional allies with plum front bench roles and punted moderates to the outer.
Mr Taylor unveiled his new-look...
30 years of CapRescue
CapRescue is celebrating a milestone 30 years of serving Central Queenslanders, providing a crucial service that means the difference between life and death.
Since 1996,...
Crisafulli names new Police Commissioner
The Crisafulli Government has appointed Brett Pointing as Queensland’s next Police Commissioner, with the experienced policing leader set to take over from Saturday, 21...
Digital classrooms may be failing students – experts call for a...
As concerns grow about declining student performance across literacy, numeracy and critical thinking, CQUniversity experts are calling for a major rethink of how technology...
