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Public notice: Capella and Rolleston Aquatic Centres closing early for the season 

Please be advised that Capella and Rolleston Aquatic Centres will be closing early this season.  Capella Aquatic Centre’s main and smaller swimming pools will be ...

17 April 2025

State leaders meet council to discuss key issues 

This week, council met Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations, and Sean Dillon, Member for ...

17 April 2025

Biennial survey helps council make decisions about services and facilities 

Central Highlands Regional Council will survey residents from across the region starting this month to gauge their satisfaction with local government services and facilities.  The ...

17 April 2025

Public notice: Talafa Road Agistment Tender (2023T104C)

Central Highlands Regional Council is inviting tenders for the Talafa Road Agistment (2023T104C), located next to Emerald Airport. This tender offers a three-year licence for ...

16 April 2025

Positive planning for Blackwater

Central Highlands Regional Council is advancing state government approval for the two Blackwater Priority Development Areas (PDAs), located north of the Capricorn Highway, to form ...

16 April 2025

Public notice: Court 2 closure at Emerald Indoor Sports Facility

Please be advised that Court 2 at the Emerald Indoor Sports Facility (PCYC) is currently out of order due to water damage. Council is currently ...

15 April 2025

Comedy Festival Roadshow hits Capella this May!

Australia’s most iconic comedy road trip is hitting the road again, and it’s bringing the laugh’s straight to the Central Highlands. The Melbourne International Comedy ...

14 April 2025

Public notice: Telstra outage – phone lines down

*Update: This issue has now been resolved. Council can be contacted via 1300 242 686. Please be advised that council is currently unable to receive ...

14 April 2025

Public notice: Council’s Easter opening hours

With Easter celebrations just around the corner, council is reminding the community of the following changes to opening hours over the period:   Administration buildings and ...

11 April 2025

Get creative with RADF Round 3 funding  

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is back for Round 3, and it’s your chance to bring your vision to life.  What is RADF?  RADF ...

8 April 2025

Anakie Bore replacement works a success

Central Highlands Regional Council is pleased to announce the successful installation of a new bore in the Anakie region, ensuring a secure and reliable water ...

8 April 2025

Council supports Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival with funding package 

Central Highlands Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the celebrated Central Highlands Easter Sunflower Festival in Emerald, approving a $17,392 funding package to ensure ...

8 April 2025