Telco’s find ‘sweet spot’ for phone tower
Telstra has finally found its ‘sweet spot’ to power up 5G coverage on Emerald’s southside.
Central Highlands councillors approved the Edgewood Estate location despite 33...
New GP incentives for regional areas
Rural GPs and rural generalists providing emergency care in areas like mental health, obstetrics, surgery, anaesthetics and First Nations health have been incentivised with...
Skills on display at Glencore comp
Glencore apprentices have had a unique opportunity to use the various skills they have gained during the first year of their apprenticeships by competing...
Mayor goes out swinging
Barcaldine Mayor Sean Dillon has announced he will leave local government but not before taking an extraordinary swipe at the Office of the Independent...
Industry cake gong is the sweetest of all
Forget Blackwater's reputation as a coal town - it's wedding cake HQ in the starry eyes of newlyweds Australia-wide thanks to the creative wizardry...
Council’s bleeding us dry
Rural rates are unsustainable and unaffordable - that's the message angry landholders are sending to the Central Highlands Regional Council.
CHRC budget and...
Next the uni-verse for dynamic duo
They’re Swifties, smarties and besties - and clearly the best is yet to come for two of Emerald’s brightest young minds.
Madison Powell, 18, and...
Nurse Navigator helps Kobie steer his own healthcare path
Emerald’s Kobie Simmonds feels his health is now in his own hands for the first time thanks to the support of Central Highlands Nurse...
CQ Pet Rescue foster carer drive
A revitalised CQ Pet Rescue is back in action and putting out the call to double its foster caring ranks.
CQ Pet Rescue treasurer Susan...
Australia Day ambassadors welcomed for regional celebrations
The Central Highlands Regional Council will welcome two distinguished Australia Day ambassadors for the award ceremonies in Blackwater and Emerald.
The council is honoured...
Departmental fail on car park consult
Gregory MP Lachlan Millar has accused the State Education Department of not doing its homework in failing to address flooding concerns from surrounding residents...
Life’s a balancing act for Kaleija
Emerald’s Kaleija Tucker has the world at her feet with a combination of elite sporting talent, and brains.
The gymnastics part-scholarship boarder at St...
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Outdoor yoga with Kelly - Sapphire
Join Kelly for indoor or outdoor yoga classes held at various locations in Emerald and Sapphire.
Suitable for all...
