The lack of productivity
When Australia's latest economic figures came out last week, the Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that "any growth is a decent outcome".
The problem is that...
Casino giant slapped down in latest poker machine bid
Australia's largest casino group will not be permitted to run pokies as fallout continues from a damning report into a major poker machine regulator.
NSW...
Grants up to $100,000 up for grabs in super round
With a focus on helping not-for-profit organisations deliver services and assist with natural disaster recovery efforts, the latest Gambling Community Benefit Fund Super Roud...
Make the most of the winter school holidays in CH
Get ready for a jam-packed June and July with Central Highlands Regional Council’s exciting winter school holiday program for 2025.
From hands-on science experiments and...
Processor demand sees prime market hold firm at Emerald
Emerald agents yarded an increased total of 1080 head at the Thursday, 12 June sale, with numbers up on the previous week.
The yarding...
Whitehaven employees nominated for QRC Indigenous awards
Local Queensland business, Ochre Australia, was recently named a finalist in the Exceptional Indigenous Business Award category at the 2025 Queensland Resources Council Indigenous...
Regional biosecurity a thorny issue
The Central Highlands council has endorsed a draft biosecurity plan to progress to public consultation, listing two locally invasive cacti currently under consideration to...
Jack’s Law strong and fair
Those carrying knives for legitimate work-related purposes will not be impacted by the newly introduced Jack’s Law, Gregory MP Sean Dillon said.
The landmark...
Central Highlands give their all
The Central Highlands Women’s team put up a good fight at the annual 47th Battalion rugby league carnival in Bundaberg last weekend.
In a close...
All’s not well with CHRC’s $2.2B asset base
Just shy of 10 per cent of the Central Highlands council's $2.253 billion portfolio of regional assets has been deemed to be in poor...
Memorable milestone meal
An exclusive event in Brisbane has marked a special milestone in the quest to champion the Central Highlands and its agricultural industry.
The 10th Farm...
A feast for all
From industry movers and shakers to politicians and Central Highlands producers, Brisbane's Blackbird Bar and Grill was buzzing with excitement on Wednesday, June 9,...
Mighty Maroons write fresh chapter with spirited Origin triumph
Billy Slater believes Queensland's 2025 series win belongs among the Maroons' most spirited State of Origin triumphs, after defying history to lift the shield...
