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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 an

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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

02/09/2026

🌟 Community Grants in action!

Thanks to council funding, the not-for-profit CH CoLab was able to improve the safety and accessibility of its carpark. 🚗

Find out more 👉 https://chrc.info/4xDEftu

Have a project which could benefit your community? Community grant applications close 15 September.

Apply now 👉 https://chrc.info/3QgNdbX

28/08/2026

💡💬 Great ideas start with community conversations 💬💡

Thanks for having us, Willows, Bogantungan and Lochington! It was wonderful to chat with you, share our updates on what's happening across the region, and hear your ideas and feedback for the future of your communities.

We look forward to continuing our community consultations in Dingo and Bluff next week.

Visit our Community Consultation page for times and details 👉 https://chrc.info/4yX1qAa

27/08/2026

✨Straight from the chambers ✨

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

View this month’s public agenda here 👉 https://chrc.info/AugGCM26

24/08/2026

Slip on your togs, slop on some sunscreen, and slap on some goggles – we’re going swimming! 🏊‍♂️

With the winter chill slowly making an exit, our town pools are preparing for opening ahead of a busy swim season.

Here’s when you can make a splash 👇

🩴Emerald – Opening from 7 September 2026
🩴Blackwater – Opening this School Holidays
🩴Rolleston – Opening this School Holidays
🩴Sapphire – Opening this School Holidays
🩴Capella – Currently open
🩴Springsure – Currently open

👉 Read more: https://chrc.info/46iX4WM

20/08/2026

📚 Did you know our library can come to you?

If getting to the library is difficult, our Home Library Service brings books and other library items straight to your door.

This service isn't just for older residents. You might be a new parent, recovering from an injury, managing a chronic illness, or experiencing mobility challenges. Whatever the reason, if you can't make it into the library, we're here to help.

To learn more or sign up, visit our website or call 1300 242 686 and speak with one of our friendly library team members.

What a brilliant service delivered by our dedicated CHRC Libraries team 👏

Learn more about our library services here 👉 https://chrc.info/46cuCpo

19/08/2026

How heavy do you think one of these concrete culvert units is? 🤔

They’re big in size, and also play a big part in helping make local roads safer and more flood-resilient ☔💪

Some of our recent major culvert upgrades include:
🛠️ Sandhurst Creek crossing on Bonnie Doon Road (jointly funded by Australian Government)
🛠️ Boot and Kettle Creek crossing on Capella-Rubyvale Road (jointly funded by Queensland Government)

Quality culverts in the right places help keep water moving, meaning fewer washouts and better access for locals, freight and transport.

Read more 👉 https://chrc.info/4xbTedY

❓See if you got the culvert unit weight right in the comments!

18/08/2026

Council has appointed Jason Hoolihan as its new Chief Executive Officer 👏

Following a nationwide recruitment process that attracted more than 70 applications, Mr Hoolihan was selected to lead council into its next chapter.

A few facts about Jason:

💼 He has lived in the Central Highlands since 2003.
💼 He joined council in 2015.
💼 He has held the Director Operations role since 2020.
💼He has extensive experience in civil engineering, project management, infrastructure, and water utilities.

Jason will step into the CEO position in early September.

Keep up to date with important council announcements as they happen. Sign up to our e-newsletter 👉 https://chrc.info/47rwxGL

13/08/2026

It’s game on at McIndoe Park! 🏉🎉

The new Bob Love Clubhouse is ready for first try celebrations, post-game feeds, club fundraisers, and big sporting events.

With a new canteen, commercial kitchen, outdoor entertaining area, barbecue space and accessible pathways, this building is about more than bricks and mortar 💚

And the upgrades aren’t stopping there, with works continuing on the new full-size field 🌱

Read more 👉 https://chrc.info/3S4mRyE

These works are part of the $3.2 million upgrade proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

Address

Emerald, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300242686

Website

https://chrc.qld.gov.au/

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