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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

Public notice: Seeking Tenders for Emerald Airport Apron Parking Pad

Council is currently inviting tenders for the Emerald Airport Apron Parking Pad works in the Central Highlands region. All submissions are to be sent through ...

31 January 2025

RADF: The perfect opportunity to fund your creative endeavours 

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is now open, with Round 2 closing on Sunday 23 February 2025.  What is ‘RADF’?  RADF is a partnership ...

31 January 2025

Keep our region beautiful with Clean Up Australia events this year!

Central Highlands Regional Council will join the Great Spring Clean Up later in the year when the weather is cooler, in the meantime, residents are ...

29 January 2025