Supporting our local economy

Our Vision

A progressive region creating opportunities for all.

Our Mission

We are a council committed to continuous improvement, a sustainable future and efficient investment in our communities.

Our Values

Respect and Integrity Building trust, teamwork, communication and a shared understanding. Actively listening to our communities.

Accountability and Transparency Equal opportunities, fair and open consultation and communication.

Accepting responsibility for our actions.

Providing Value Best value for money outcomes for our community. Collaboration, managing expectations and working towards common goals. Deliver efficiency and effectiveness in all that we do.

Commitment and Teamwork Continually improve on our achievements and drive innovative solutions.

Lead change and continuous improvement in delivering for our community. Promote a positive health and safety culture.

Key Priorities

1. Strong vibrant communities. 2. Building and maintaining quality infrastructure. 3. Supporting our local economy. 4. Protecting our people and our environment.

5. Leadership and governance. 6. Our organisation

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The Central Highlands has a vibrant and resilient economy based on:

A $5 billion output-generated global coal mining industry with 13 active mines and continuing expansions and developments.

An emerging solar and green energy industry with two operational solar farms, one under development and a further nine proposed across the region.

Robust agricultural and horticultural industries worth more than $1 billion to the region, including beef, grain, cotton, grapes, melons and citrus, supported by irrigation from water storage on the Nogoa and Comet Rivers.

A growing tourism market worth more than $235 million, featuring pristine natural attractions of sandstone wilderness across 749,000 ha of world-class natural parks and the largest gem fields in the Southern Hemisphere.

Major health and education services including both private and public primary and secondary schooling, hospitals, Emerald Medical Village and a CQUniversity campus.

A vast array of innovative and dynamic small to medium enterprises and a strong not-for-profit sector, supported by professional and government sectors.

With local exports worth more than $5.7 billion and a steady availability of commercial, residential and industrial land, supported by experienced, supply-chain ready businesses, the Central Highlands is more than you expect.

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land within the Central Highlands region and commit to building a brighter future together.