Big milestone for visitor servicing volunteer
Posted on February 20th, 2023
Congratulations to Glen Wass for reaching his 20th anniversary as a volunteer for the Visitor Information Centre in Emerald.
Explore More Job Opportunities in the Central QLD Highlands
Posted on February 3rd, 2023
Like our region so much that you’d like to live here?! Jobs Hub Central Queensland Highlands is your perfect starting point.
Stocking fillers with a Central Queensland Highlands Flavour
Posted on December 10th, 2022
Add a little Central Queensland Highlands cheer to your Christmas, with these gift and stocking filler ideas from the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Emerald. The VIC is located at Moreton Park on Clermont, near the giant Sunflower painting. Call (07)… Read more
Night walk pays off for Rubyvale fossicker
Posted on November 8th, 2022
Holy dooley! Watch the moment Rubyvale fossicker Matt Betteridge stumbles upon a huge sapphire worth about $12,500. The QLD dad’s TikTok video went viral last month. His interview on Channel 7’s Sunrise program can be found here.
Discover the Nogoa River trail
Posted on October 7th, 2022
Explore More of Emerald’s Nogoa River by following a nature trail created by the Central Highlands Regional Council. Starting at Rifle Range Road’s John Gay Bridge, the Nogoa River nature trail is a 2km gravel pathway that leads pedestrians and… Read more
We’re famous! CQ Highlands stars on TV show
Posted on October 5th, 2022
Channel 7’s Creek to Coast recently shone its spotlight on the Blackdown Tableland National Park and the nearby Red Rock Bush Camp, east of Emerald, as part of its episode about the Capricorn Way. Watch the clips below or read… Read more
Doughnut miss your flight! The new airport café boasts local treats and friendly staff
Posted on September 12th, 2022
BY CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL Now there’s more reason than ever to get to the airport early. High Fly Café in the Emerald Airport is open and ready to take your order. ‘This is the first time council has run… Read more
Inaugural Gemfields Festival a massive success
Posted on August 30th, 2022
BY CAPRICORN ENTERPRISE A passionate community, unique location and welcoming atmosphere were three of the key ingredients mixed to create a tremendously successful inaugural Gemfields Festival earlier this month. After being re-branded and re-imagined in 2022, the festival was spread… Read more
