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...
Young adults receive show honours
During the Mother’s Day race meeting at the Longreach Racecourse last Sunday, 12 May, the Longreach Show Society held their Showgirl and Rural Ambassador...
