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Public notice: February council meeting change of location – Capella

Please be advised that the council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 26 February will be held in the Capella Council Chambers, 4 Conran Street, Capella, from ...

19 February 2025

Got a question for us? Come to a community consultation in 2025!

Central Highlands Regional Council’s mayor, councillors and staff will hit the road again in 2025, travelling across the region to meet with community members and ...

18 February 2025

New chlorine system improves water quality at Emerald Aquatic Centre

Earlier this month, 2 new chlorine feeders were installed at the Emerald Aquatic Centre, ensuring consistent water quality and public safety, as well as reducing ...

18 February 2025

Public notice: Borilla Street ‘No Standing Zone’ Removal

Please be advised the hatched ‘No Standing Zone’ area outside Sensory on Borilla Street in Emerald has been removed. This area was previously marked to ...

11 February 2025

Emerald Resource Recovery Centre – Temporary closure

Central Highlands Regional Council advises that due to a critical equipment failure at the Emerald Resource Recovery Centre (RRC), the facility will be temporarily closed ...

7 February 2025

Public notice: Bin collection delays

Central Highlands Regional Council and Cleanaway wish to inform residents that delays may occur with scheduled bin collections due to two truck breakdowns. Recycling collections: ...

6 February 2025

Public notice: Boil water advisory for Anakie has been lifted

Central Highlands Regional Council advises Anakie residents that the Boil Water Advisory (BWA) has been lifted. While bore replacement works are ongoing, water will continue ...

6 February 2025

Roads and telecommunications at top of Canberra agenda

Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Janice Moriarty, Deputy Mayor Rachael Cruwys, and new CEO Aaron Johansson were in Canberra this week, meeting with senior federal ...

5 February 2025

New round of Rise Up Central Highlands 

Central Highlands Regional Council’s ‘Rise Up’ grants are reopening on Monday 3 February. This grant program offers financial support to commercial business owners and community ...

3 February 2025

Experienced CEO takes the helm at Central Highlands Regional Council

Aaron Johansson has officially commenced his role as the new Chief Executive Officer of Central Highlands Regional Council today. Bringing a wealth of experience in ...

3 February 2025

Community Grants Round one now open! 

Submissions are now open for round one of the 2025 Central Highlands Regional Council Community Grants Program, with more than $165,000 ready to be put ...

31 January 2025

Public notice: Update to boil water notice in Anakie

Anakie residents are advised that the Boiled Water Advisory (BWA) issued on 13 December 2024 remains in effect. Council continues efforts to resolve the underlying ...

31 January 2025