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Get set for the Gemfields Festival

The Sapphire Gemfields are once again ready to dazzle this August as the quintessentially unique destination, located just a short distance from Emerald, comes to life for the inaugural Gemfields Festival. Kicking off on Saturday 6th August, the week of community celebration and enga’GEM’ent will welcome locals and visitors from far and wide to take part in a suite of exciting events that showcase this diverse and distinctive part of the world. From family fun days, high teas, and fossicking, to workshops, mine showcases, historic walks, a fancy-dress ball and much more, the arran’GEM’ent of festivities stretching across the townships of Rubyvale, Sapphire, Anakie and Willows have something appealing to everyone of all ages and abilities.

Heritage Day 2022

Save the date! Enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at the Capella Pioneer Village 'Heritage Day 2022' See the tractors and machinery that built the region's broadacre farming industry in action at the Capella Pioneer Village Heritage Day. The new record for balancing a tractor on the big see-saw is seven seconds, can this be beaten? Enjoy the big screen while sitting in the renovated canvas sling seating of the C.Q. Cinema - the only one of its kind in Central Queensland. Marvel at the restored, all hardwood 'Peak Downs' station homestead plus 16 other buildings and their exhibits displaying over 5000 items.

2022 Capella Rodeo – Saturday 27th August

2022 Capella Rodeo is ramping up to be even bigger and better than ever. Enjoy a jam-packed day of entertainment with events on the day include Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Steer wrestling and more. After the official events, there will be music by Dan Roberts DJ music and the bar will be open until late.

CHRC Community Grants Program – Round Two

Local organisations are invited to apply for the Central Highlands Regional Council Community Grants to fund programs and/or equipment/facilities in Community Assistance (up to $5,000), Sport and Recreation (up to $5,000) and Community Improvement (up to $20,000).

Tieri Macrame Workshop – Sunday 21 August

Don't miss Earthy Essentials Macrame 'Tieri Wall Hanger Workshop' to be held at the Tieri Bar & Grill on Sunday 21st August. Select from their Karli or Diamond Wall hanger and spend the morning learning the art of macrome before enjoying a delicious lunch kindly provided by hosts Tieri Social Cohesion Project (Glencore & CTM Links)

Report flood & storm damage with Snap Send Solve

Throughout the first half of 2022, flooding and storms have been wreaking havoc on Australia’s East, particularly in New South Wales and Queensland. Torrential rains led to tens of thousands of people displaced from their homes and devastating damage.

Tieri Medical Practice welcomes new Physio

Alex Jaquet began working at the clinic in January, having moved to Tieri from the coastal town of Yeppoon with his partner, and dog. “Our last few months have been quite challenging, moving all our belongings, getting settled into work and Uni, and introducing ourselves within the community,” reflects Alex.

Have your say! Resource Recovery (Waste Management) Strategy 2022-2032

CHRC have extended the deadline for you to have your say on the draft Resource Recovery (Waste Management) Strategy for 2022 - 2032 until this Sunday 3 July. The fundamental goal of the strategy is to improve the efficiency of council's resource recovery (waste management) operation while minimising waste disposal to landfill and maintaining or improving the current level of service. Read the Draft Strategy and complete the survey today.

Power Horan shoots 61 to win Tieri Pro-Am

A blistering second round of 12-under 61 has earned Tom Power Horan a five-stroke victory at the Oakey Creek Coal and Triple Torque Tieri Pro-Am.