Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

Tickets now available

AGTECH24

CHDC’s previous AGTECHs have sold out early so we highly recommend you book ASAP for 2024!

This is one of QLD’s major agricultural innovation and technology events.

Trade displays | Expert panel discussions | Farmers2Founders Dinner and Drinks | In-the-field tech demos and chats | Meals and bus transfers | A great social occasion!

Services, tools and events

Our region's key industries

Agribusiness
Resources
Business
Visitor Economy

About Us

Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) is the lead economic and tourism development agency for the Central Highlands in Queensland, Australia.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for a sustainable region and economic growth by:

  • Enhancing our workforce
  • Promoting our region
  • Supporting our businesses

Spanning almost 60,000km2, the Central Highlands is situated at the heart of Australia’s thriving resource and agricultural sectors.

Upcoming Events

CHDC Events Regional Events

AGTECH24

Emerald Town Hall on 20 November and CQ Smart Cropping Centre Emerald on 21 November. Tickets now available

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TOURISM24

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ROADMAP TO RESULTS: BUSINESS PLAN ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP

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UNDERSTANDING ESG: ONLINE

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07

QUARTERLY BUSINESS BOOSTER WITH BRONWYN REID

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07

CAPABILITY STATEMENT WORKSHOP: EMERALD

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07

DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING FORUM 2024: EMERALD

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CHRRUP Annual Forum  – Emerald

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Make the Smart Move

EMPLOYER PORTAL

We’ve pulled together a toolbox of resources for local businesses and organisations to be part of ‘Smart Move’, a major campaign to tackle the labour shortage in the Central Highlands.

If you’ve ever struggled to fill a vacancy in your workplace, this is for you!

OUR REGION IN NUMBERS

28,583
Population
59,830 KM2
LAND AREA
$6.03
BILLION GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT
3,330
BUSINESSES

Collaboration is what makes CHDC’s projects and events possible. We thank our Partners for their generous support!