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Government and Schools

Highlands health kick

CENTRAL Highlands residents are being encouraged to become proactive about their health with the launch of council’s Healthy Active Highlanders program. The program is...

Celebrating Highland’’s wonderful women

CENTRAL Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) kicked off International Women’s Day celebrations by hosting a series of events around the region. The events will be...

Reconciliation reflection

LOCALS are being asked to join in raising awareness for Central Highlands Regional Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan. Residents are being encouraged to purchase a...

Raise a glass to water security

A NEW $5 million water reservoir in Clermont aims to improve the quality and security of drinking water for locals. The reservoir is the...

Flood totem project back on track

THE MEMORIAL Flood Marker Project in Emerald is back on track after experiencing delays. Construction on the project – through the Central Highlands Regional...

Illegal dumping crackdown

CENTRAL Highlands Regional Council is clamping down on illegal dumping in the area with a new campaign. Council has instigated a “Give a hoot,...

Multi-million dollar upgrade to Peak Downs

Safety concerns for regular travelers of the Peak Downs Highway are being addressed with the commencement of upgrades north of Clermont earlier this year....

Settlement reached for 2011 QLD Floods Class Action

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP has announced the State Government "has reached an agreement to settle the claims against the state arising out of...

Isaac Regional Council welcomes new trainees.

NINE people from across the Isaac region have begun traineeships or apprenticeships with the Isaac Regional Council. They have completed a two-day introduction to...

Massive state investment in animal welfare

THE STATE Government will help rehome greyhounds and racing horses across the state with a $60,000 investment in animal welfare. Racing Minister Grace Grace...

Distant education boosted by Agile data

AUSTRALIAN law says a child being educated by distance education must have supervision for the school day. This responsibility often falls on the mother...

Illegal dumping disgusts residents

LOCAL residents are up in arms about illegal dumping throughout the region, following the removal of dumping skips outside locked waste facilities. Capella resident...

Cash to stay king for groceries, medicines and petrol

Cash will remain king with its use to buy essential items protected to safeguard millions of Australians who still rely on banknotes as the...