Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

Year that was

ANNUAL REPORT

Take a look at CHDC’s projects and achievements for 2023-2024 in our newly-released Annual Report.

Our Corporation is a unique beast and the past financial year bore this out.

With a broad mission of economic development for the Central Highlands, the CHDC team went full throttle on a variety of initiatives, including the Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards and the Workforce Development and Accommodation Strategy.

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.

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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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TOURISM INDUSTRY UPDATE – NOVEMBER

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Building Business Resilience – Duaringa

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Building Business Resilience – Dysart

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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!