STAYING ON TREND WITH TOURISM
Posted on November 9th, 2015
A business forum next week will underpin the major drive to develop the Central Highlands as a premier tourism destination. Staying on Trend in Tourism – Everyone’s Business will be presented by the Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) on Friday… Read more
AWARDS NIGHT FULL OF SURPRISES
Posted on October 19th, 2015
Two businesses have shared the top trophy to cap off a night of surprises at the 2015 Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards. H.E.M.E. and TNC Cranes have both been crowned Central Highlands Business of the Year, at Saturday’s Awards Gala… Read more
Festival a Feast for Senses
Posted on August 12th, 2015
Tantalising tastes, vibrant colours and eclectic sounds from around the globe will once again fill the Emerald Showgrounds when it becomes the stage for the Central Highlands Multicultural Festival. The Festival will run from 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturday, 22… Read more
Projects in Play
Posted on December 17th, 2014
A new childcare centre and Emerald’s GP Super Clinic are among the $10.2 billion in projects listed in CHDC’s latest Development Register. The quarterly document is a snapshot of the projects that are either recently completed, underway or planned for the… Read more
Dollar Figures
Posted on December 17th, 2014
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has put a dollar figure on the resource sector’s contribution to the regions’ economies. New statistical profiles show the coal industry purchased $566 million in goods and services in the Central Highlands last financial year,… Read more
Plan Goes Public
Posted on December 17th, 2014
You will get a chance to review the Central Highlands Regional Council’s (CHRC) long-awaited draft Planning Scheme early next year. The scheme will provide a consistent approach to the management of land use and development in the region, and will… Read more
Mining Offers New Jobs Hope
Posted on December 17th, 2014
A new mine in the Galilee Basin could provide a new employment opportunity for Central Highlands residents. The State Government has given conditional approval to AMCI and Bandanna Energy’s South Galilee Coal Project, which will be 12km south west of… Read more
Santa’s List Sorted
Posted on December 17th, 2014
When Santa comes to town this Christmas, he might want to drop by Emerald’s Visitor Information Centre! The VIC has a range of unique, locally-made souvenirs that would make ideal Christmas gifts for long-time residents and faraway families. “Not only… Read more
