News

Temporary closure of Lochlees Landfill – Emerald

Due to the impacts of recent wet weather, Lochlees Landfill in Emerald will be temporarily closed to the public from 5.00 pm Friday 28 March to ...

28 March 2025

Council is advising residents to MONITOR CONDITIONS of possible flooding

Council is advising residents to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the possible flooding in the following locations: The Bureau of Meteorology advises that between now and Sunday ...

27 March 2025

Waste collection and Transfer Station service disruptions

Cleanaway wishes to advise that due to current weather conditions and road accessibility issues, some waste collection and transfer station services may be disrupted today. ...

27 March 2025

Vandalism costs ratepayers over $95,000

Central Highlands Regional Council is urging the community to help curb vandalism after spending more than $95,000 on repairs since July 2023. Council has been ...

26 March 2025

Wyntoon Road bitumen seal floodway upgrade complete

Central Highlands Regional Council has completed a bitumen seal upgrade on two key floodways along Wyntoon Road, enhancing the region’s road resilience and reliability. Chief ...

26 March 2025

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