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Central Highlands Regional Council Central Highlands Regional Council is a Local Government Area in Central Queensland, Australia.

Central Highlands Regional Council is a Local Government in Central Queensland, Australia. We cover the areas of Arcadia Valley, Bauhinia, Blackwater, Bluff, Capella, Comet, Dingo, Duaringa, Emerald, Gemfields, Rolleston, Springsure, Tieri. We welcome your comments and encourage you to openly discuss and share your opinions with us and our followers across our social media channels. Please read and follow our community guidelines to help us create a safe and inclusive environment. Find them here - http://www.centralhighlands.qld.gov.au/social-media-community-guidelines/

06/10/2026

✨ Straight from the chambers ✨

Join Mayor Janice Moriarty for a quick recap of the key highlights and decisions from the September General Council Meeting, held in Emerald.

View this month’s public agenda here 👉 https://chrc.info/4hu1ErL

01/10/2026

One Place. Many Paths. Choose Yours Here.

At Central Highlands Regional Council, our work is so much more than roads, rates and rubbish bins - it’s about the people who call this region home. That includes every person on our council team. They are genuinely proud of the impact they make every single day because they see how it improves the lives of their friends, neighbours and fellow community members.

Want interesting work, connection to community and the opportunity to grow your career? You’ll find it here.
Many paths await. Which will you choose?

Current vacancies: https://chrc.info/4B0kv5B

G’day mate! 🇦🇺 Give a warm welcome and congratulations to our region’s newest Australians. 41 new Aussies from 11 diffe...
22/09/2026

G’day mate! 🇦🇺

Give a warm welcome and congratulations to our region’s newest Australians.

41 new Aussies from 11 different countries can proudly call Australia home after being sworn in during a citizenship ceremony held at McIndoe Park, Emerald 💚💛

Make sure to stay up to date with council by signing up for our weekly enews 👉 https://chrc.info/enews-subscribe

🎉🪩 Celebrating our local seniors 🪩🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Seniors Luncheon on Wednesday 16 Septem...
21/09/2026

🎉🪩 Celebrating our local seniors 🪩🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Seniors Luncheon on Wednesday 16 September.

It was an amazing day celebrating our seniors from across the Central Highlands. We found out who had the most children and great-grandchildren and crowned our King and Queen: Gordon Young, 93, and Maureen Robertson, 97 years young.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day special, including:
🌟 Craig Martin
🌟 Igniting Dance Studio
🌟 YETI students
🌟 Kinetic
🌟 Emerald State High School – Emerald Bites
🌟 AHA Digital – Cue the Booth

Want more local event news and updates? Subscribe to our e-newsletter 👉 https://chrc.info/47rwxGL

🍕 School holiday fun is sorted! 🍕 From 21 September to 3 October, all 9 CHRC library branches are running free activitie...
21/09/2026

🍕 School holiday fun is sorted! 🍕

From 21 September to 3 October, all 9 CHRC library branches are running free activities for kids, including:
🎨 Arts and crafts
🎬 Movie and snack parties
🧪 STEM fun
🤖 Robotics

Check out the full programs for each library branch here 👉 https://chrc.info/SchoolHolidays

Don’t forget to call or drop into any CHRC library branch to book a spot!

🫖 High Tea for Women’s Health 🫖 More than 100 women joined us at the McIndoe Park Function Centre on Saturday 12 Septemb...
15/09/2026

🫖 High Tea for Women’s Health 🫖

More than 100 women joined us at the McIndoe Park Function Centre on Saturday 12 September for an incredible afternoon dedicated to learning, connection, and support for women’s health and wellbeing.

This event would not have been possible without our wonderful attendees and the support of local businesses, organisations, and community partners.

A special thank you to:
⭐ Breast and Prostate Cancer Association, Wendy and Lee, for running the bar, number board, and raffle
⭐ Women's Health Referral Service
⭐ The Vitality Hub - Vicki Doolan
⭐ Yumba Bimbi Support Services
⭐ The Birth Teacher - Max Kirby
⭐ Shape your Future Hypnotherapy - Julie Ferguson
⭐ The Emerald Neighbourhood Centre
⭐ Guest speaker: Marsha Abbott
⭐ Guest Panellists:
- Vicki Doolan - The Vitality Hub
- Natalie Chaplin - Complete Psychological Care
- Kathryn Lynam - Align Strength and Wellness

Council is proud to continue supporting initiatives that promote health and wellbeing across the Central Highlands.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make High Tea with a Twist of Health such a great event!

14/09/2026

Who makes your community a better place?

Is it the volunteer you can depend on?

Maybe the coach who inspires our future sports stars?

The neighbour who's always ready to lend a hand?

Or the organisation working to bring people together?

Behind every great community are quiet achievers like Peter Bailey. If you know someone who goes above and beyond to make a difference, nominate them now for our 2027 Australia Day Awards.

👉 Nominate today https://chrc.info/AustraliaDay27

👉 Or find out more https://chrc.info/4xlNQEg

📅 Nominations close 30 November 2026.

11/09/2026

New role, familiar face 👋

Jason Hoolihan is nearing the end of his first week as CEO, so we caught up with him for a quick chat.

Many of you may have seen Jason around the region over the years but probably haven’t had a chance to get to know him.

We asked him five questions about himself, the region and what he’s looking forward to in the new role. And because it’s not every day you get to grill the CEO - we saved the hardest-hitting question for last 🧐🍕

Want to stay up to date with all the latest news from CHRC? Subscribe to our e-newsletter here 👉 https://chrc.info/47rwxGL

📚 New chapter for disaster recovery ❤️‍🩹 Council is helping give children and families the tools to understand, prepare ...
04/09/2026

📚 New chapter for disaster recovery ❤️‍🩹

Council is helping give children and families the tools to understand, prepare for and recover from natural disasters through the award-winning Birdie's Tree storybook series.

These books use healing and helping stories to help children understand what's happening around them and cope with 'big feelings' like fear and worry during natural disasters and other disruptive events.

Dingo State School was the first recipient of the Birdie's Tree resource kit, with the program now rolling out to libraries and primary schools across the Central Highlands.

📖 Read more here 👉 https://chrc.info/4xIP8ue

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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