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There's been a bit of angst in the past 6 months or so about workers camps (one just out of town got rejected last year by council). Seems some locals are blaming Workers Camps in part for the downturn in Emerald real estate...

Finally had a chance to look at the 4 flood mitigation options Central Highlands Regional Council is considering (all involving Levee Banks). They look awfully long and expensive, but would drastically cut the number of flooded houses , particularly around Roberts St/Riverview St area and the...

Article in yesterdays local paper. Not much in the way of good news, but it's nice to see there's some hopeful folk out there. http://www.cqnews.com.au/news/no-magic-fix-for-market-some-positive-signs/2111091/

Saw this in the CQ News today. Seems to be a couple of small mines starting up in the Central Highlands in the next few years. Being a 100% local workforce and just 1 hours drive from Emerald, this will hopefully bring more 'locals' into town...

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-emerald-114437659 Went to this auction this morning, sold for $300,000 on the first bid, and the buyer seemed quite surprised. I remember similar places going for close to 400k back in early 2012. I think the rot is far from over with all...