News

Gemfields emergency planning events to focus on bushfire and flood risks

Residents of the Gemfields are invited to join local emergency services, Department of Resources and council disaster management teams for an important community gathering called ‘Ready Together ...

25 March 2025

Emerald Botanical Gardens – Path upgrade works

Please be advised that path upgrade works at the Emerald Botanical Gardens will commence on Wednesday 26 March 2025.  Lohman Contracting will be managing the ...

24 March 2025

Temporary closure: Dempsey Park, Blackwater

Please be advised that Dempsey Park will be closed to the public from Monday 24 March to Friday 4 April 2025 to allow for the ...

21 March 2025

Minister for Transport and Main Roads visits council  

On Tuesday 4 March 2025, council had the pleasure of welcoming Brent Mickelberg MP, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, and Sean Dillon Member of ...

21 March 2025

Council seeks interest on surplus vacant land

Central Highlands Regional Council is inviting expressions of interest from potential buyers and developers for surplus vacant land across the region. Mayor Moriarty said the ...

17 March 2025

Keeping air travel safe – just an everyday focus at the Emerald Airport 

Emerald Airport remains committed to staying up to date with the latest security measures to help protect travellers. Our team continually evolves its processes through ...

17 March 2025

Public notice: Special Council Meeting 

In accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, a Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers of the ...

14 March 2025

Council managing flying-fox activity in Duaringa

Council is actively monitoring the flying-fox situation in Duaringa and currently undertaking tree maintenance at Mackenzie Park to help deter their return. The park will ...

14 March 2025

Artists celebrated at Springsure annual Art Awards opening night

Updated 25/03/2025: The Peoples Choice Award Winner has been announced: Elaine Ross for “Sunflowers and Coal”. ———- The annual Central Highlands Regional Council Art Awards ...

13 March 2025

Council to host procurement drop-in sessions for local suppliers

This April, Central Highlands Regional Council is inviting local businesses to attend two drop-in sessions designed to support and connect suppliers with council’s procurement team.  ...

13 March 2025

Public notice: Tieri Landfill temporary closure

Central Highlands Regional Council advises that the Tieri Landfill is closed today, Monday 10 March, due to road closures caused by flooding from recent rainfall. ...

10 March 2025

Work on Emerald Airport’s new patient transfer facility begins

Emerald Airport is set to gain a state-of-the-art Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) patient transfer facility, with the concept design completed and engineering designs for ...

7 March 2025