Night sky’s the limit for tourism
An astro-tourism specialist is challenging the Central Highlands to tap into the lucrative potential of its clear night skies.
Astrolomy’s Mike Dalley, a consultant in...
Pool slides hoped to be open for summer
As temperatures soar into the summer months, the Central Highlands council is working to reopen two of the Emerald Aquatic Centre's water slides. ...
New home approvals on the rise
Don't think the Central Highlands council isn't social media savvy, especially when it comes to the claims it's sitting on plenty of vacant housing...
Perfection is the enemy of the good
The Queensland Audit Office report has concluded its assessment of LSC for the year and although not perfect, it is a great outcome.
The...
Red shoes mark DV awareness
A striking display of red shoes will soon appear across Yeppoon and the wider Livingstone region as the community officially launches its involvement in...
Final display lights up James St
Christmas has officially arrived on James Street, with PAM Furnishings unveiling its sixth annual festive window display, marking the end of a tradition that...
Celebrate the season at the Bouldy Christmas Fair
Bouldercombe is gearing up for the festive season as the annual Bouldy Christmas Fair returns on Saturday, 6 December 2025.
From 4pm to 8pm, the...
12 Christmas attractions in Rockhampton
The 12 days of Christmas are traditionally about partridges and pear trees, but here at Advance Rockhampton we’ve put our own spin on the...
Room for improvement
The Central Highlands Regional Council has been dealt a bitter blow in a community satisfaction survey benchmarking its performance.
The 2024 survey found community sentiment...
Police investigating fatal crash at Dingo
The Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Central Highlands on Sunday, 23 November that claimed the life of...
We can’t wait until 2028
Former Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service chair Paul Bell has challenged the State Government's 2028 renal dialysis delivery timeline for Emerald, claiming a...
Regional communities need services
An elderly lady frantically trying to ring triple zero as their neighbour has had a heart attack, but they can’t get through to emergency...
The Spinnaker set for major redevelopment
A significant staged redevelopment is underway at The Spinnaker, with works set to run from April through to December 2026, delivering major upgrades across...
