Japan invests in CH biofuel venture
Japan's Nippon Steel Trading has entered into a joint venture with Queensland's Energreen to create a cutting-edge biofuel industry in the Central Highlands.
A...
Funding boost for Blackwater community groups
Yarrabee Coal Mine is investing $180,000 into community organisations in Blackwater and the surrounding areas, aiming to make a positive difference to the community....
Fuel companies risk huge fines as supply crisis deepens
Fuel companies will soon face bigger fines for ripping off motorists as senior government figures distance themselves from secret advice suggesting a $40 cap...
Inflation rate edged down before start of Iran war
Australia's headline inflation rate fell in the final data before the Iran war up-ended the global economy.
Data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics...
Senate Inquiry turns into a farce
Plato quoted Socrates in the *Apology* as saying that "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Unfortunately, not many politicians today understand...
Resilience on show across Central Queensland
What a start to the year we’ve had in Central Queensland.
Flash flooding in January from ex-tropical Cyclone Koji cut off the small community of...
Ag bodies slam disappointing EU trade outcome
AgForce has joined with Canegrowers, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and others across the agricultural sector in expressing deep disappointment at the outcome of...
Bombshell resignation – CH councillor calls it quits
In a drama-filled Central Highlands Regional Council meeting on Monday, 23 March, the longest-serving councillor Gai Sypher resigned, hot on the heels of former...
Doing something new
Doing things that make you uncomfortable, or which push you out of your comfort zone, is something I typically love doing.
Not because I...
Reflecting on a big week in politics
They say a week is a long time in politics.
A couple of Sundays ago, I packed my bags for a Parliamentary sitting week....
Deputy coup as Cruwys rolled by Newman
Councillor Karen Newman is the new Central Highlands Regional Council Deputy Mayor after triumphing over former incumbent Cr Rachael Cruwys in a knife-edge five...
Letters to the Editor
MATT THE AUSTRALIAN LEADER
It is great to see that Senator Matthew Canavan has become the leader of the National Party after David Littleproud resigned.
I...
Wendy’s wait on transplant list
Wendy McPhee has been farewelled from Emerald for the foreseeable future as she enters a new phase of her journey with kidney disease.
After relocating...
