Regional forum to shape the future of the Central Highlands
The State Government's Emerald regional forum brought together business, community and civic leaders on Wednesday, 18 June, to discuss the next steps to drive...
CFO exits council
The Central Highlands Regional Council's chief financial officer Arun Dias delivered his last budget on Wednesday, 18 June.
It was also his last day with...
Physics and chemistry fun for budding Blackwater scientists
Do you know how crystals form and why pulleys make it easier to lift heavy loads?
Well, Year 7 and 8 students from Blackwater...
CH council delivers ‘balanced and responsible’ $216M budget
The Central Highlands Regional Council has adopted its 2025–2026 Budget of $261 million, detailing costs for delivering essential services and critical infrastructure to improve...
West can be best says tourism boss
The State Government's Destination 2025 tourism vision could open up a wealth of new opportunities in Western Queensland, according to Queensland Country Tourism chief...
Dangerous driving appeal, Comet
Police responded to a single-vehicle rollover in Comet in the early hours Tuesday morning, July 17 and are seeking public assistance.
Around 12.05am an Isuzu...
Film premiere to touch many farming hearts
Join the community this weekend for For Our Farmers - a powerful community event that blends family fun with a vital cause.
For Our...
Slow down for koalas campaign
Recent research by CQUniversity shows that in just one year, 145 koalas were hit by vehicles on a 51km stretch of the Peak Downs...
New police graduates in CQ
Eleven new graduates from the Queensland Police Service Academy will be deployed throughout Central Queensland.
The first year constables will take up postings to...
Ergon, Energex apprentice intake open
Energy provides Ergon and Energex have launched a statewide recruitment drive for electrical apprentices to start in February, 2026.
Between the, Ergon and Energex are...
Calling artistic expression for RADF round one
Got a big idea for a workshop, festival, or exhibition? Now’s the time to bring it to life with RADF – the Regional Arts...
All In for the Grains Gala – a night to celebrate our industry
There’s great excitement within AgForce as we prepare for the “Casino Royale” themed Grains Gala Dinner in Toowoomba on July 18 - the Queensland...
Inflation figures set to impact federal budget savings
Looming inflation figures could change how the federal budget is prepared, but the numbers are unlikely to ward off future interest rate hikes.
Economists are...
