Are you a social enterprise? Would you like to start one? Do you want to support the development of social enterprise in the Central Highlands?

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2021 Australia Day Awards.

The Melbourne Cup will be celebrated at 'Islay Plains', Alpha, with all proceeds from the day going to the Mistake Creek P&C Association and ICPA Alpha Branch.

Early Voting Centres for the 2020 State General Election will be open from Monday, October 19. Read on to see where the Early Voting Centres are in the Gregory Electorate.

The Alpha Tourism Christmas Markets will be held at the Alpha Town Hall on Saturday, December 5.

The next round (round 107) of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is now open.

Women's Legal Service Qld is holding a free domestic and family violence webinar series for any individuals and organisations that help survivors of domestic and family violence, including health care and education providers and community services.

Concerned about drugs or alcohol use in your family? Family Drug Support presents a two weekend course 'Stepping Stones' in November.

On Australia Day each year, the Boulia Shire Council hosts an Australia Day Awards ceremony, a time when well deserving citizens in our community are recognised for their efforts and achievements. 

Nominations for the 2021 awards open from 1 August to 31 October 2020. Each year, people in the Central Highlands recognise the achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations in six categories and the four community areas of:

• East: Blackwater/ Dingo/ Duaringa/ Bluff/ Bauhinia and surrounds
• North: Capella/ Tieri and surrounds
• Central: Emerald/ Comet/ Gemfields / Gindie and surrounds
• South: Rolleston/ Springsure/ Arcadia Valley and surrounds