Tieri News

Meet the Locals – Kath Hema

Our top little town is full of interesting people from varied backgrounds. Each edition, we’ll be chatting to different members of the community to get their story and share it with you so you get to “Meet the Locals”. This edition, we met with Kath Hema, Tieri Community Development Officer at CTM LINKS…

Capella State High – More Than Just a School

As Tieri celebrates 40 years, many of its residents have either grown up in the area or have chosen to raise their families here. In that time, Capella State High School has provided the educational home for Tieri residents and their children…and even their children’s children!

Mental Health & Women in Mining

The ‘Grassroots Support of Mining Women’ initiative was created back in 2022 when Tania Steel, Commercial Manager at Glencore’s Newlands Open Cut Mine at the time, organised an inaugural event to initiate grassroots support for women in mining at Newlands and beyond.

New Health Services at Tieri Medical Practice

In June 2023, Tieri Medical Practice & Physiotherapy was taken over by Heart of Australia under a joint initiative with Atticus Health. We spoke with them to find out what their plans are for the Practice and the services it provides to Tieri.

Australia Day Awards – nominate today!

The Central Highlands Australia Day Awards celebrate the achievement and contributions of individuals and organisations in our region. Nominating someone is an opportunity to publicly acknowledge those who have made an extraordinary contribution or are an outstanding achiever.

Karaoke is Coming to Town at the Tieri Brolga Hotel

Named after the bird, Tieri Brolga Hotel has been a fixture on Tieri’s social scene since the mid-80s. Today, under the management of Cheryl Tabone, the pub is expanding its offering.

Aurora Beauty Parlour wins 2023 Central Highlands Business Excellence Award

On Saturday 9th September, hundreds of people gathered at the 2023 Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner to showcase and celebrate the fantastic achievements of businesses in the region…including two of Tieri’s own Jamie-Lee O’Reilly of Koa Hair Studio and Jodie McKenzie of Aurora Beauty Parlour!

Spotlight On Wildlife Carers

Have you ever wondered about the heroes behind the wildlife rescues in Tieri and the Central Highlands? Meet Naomi Jansen - a passionate carer who's been dedicated to our local wildlife for over 15 years!

Local Voices: Tieri, Your Voice Matters

Local Voices is a series of anonymous, confidential surveys that provide anyone over the age of 18 and living or working in Tieri and surrounds with the opportunity to express their thoughts, opinions, ideas and experiences on a range of topics relating to Oaky Creek’s mining operations and its relationship with the community of Tieri.