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Rail part of our History

In the 1990s, the then Member for Rockhampton, Robert Schwarten, visited the historic Archer Park Railway Station on Denison St he found a torrid...

Southern Reef wins big at Tourism Awards

Eight out of 31 Gold Awards, plus a Silver and a Bronze, were claimed by operators in the Southern Great Barrier Reef region on...

Cultural Heritage moves Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre to new site

Gladstone Regional Council is proud to announce the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre (BTARC) project is moving to a new site at Arthur Street,...

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Sport

Fighting for club accolades

The Gladstone Amateur Boxing Club have ended their year with one last championship hit-out, but not in the ring. The club celebrated its best...

Waqar whacks Reds in return

Returning former Central Queensland representative Waqar Yunus has helped The Glen topple the Gladstone One Day Premiership leaders for the first time this season. The...

Green inspires Devils to victory

League leaders Devils shook off a persistent Bad Boys in a low-scoring Gladstone Basketball men’s division one contest at Kev Broome Stadium on Tuesday,...

Strange path to the WBBL

Boyne Island Tannum Sands-export Ruby Strange admitted she ‘hated’ cricket when she was young, but a chance encounter on the old tennis court of...

Local stars shine at twilight

There was a roaring atmosphere as the best swimmers from the Gladstone region took on Rocky City’s Twilight Carnival on the weekend. The carnival looks...

Rowing to the Aussie record

An eagerness to be healthier has driven the competitive nature within Tannum Sands local Rob Birmingham to crush an Australian record. Having changed his lifestyle...

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On This Day: Day of the Dead!

Embrace a vibrant celebration where vivid colors, captivating altars, and joyful gatherings pay homage to ancestors with deep respect and cherished memories. It’s true that...

On This Day: Halloween!

Get ready for a spooky good time this Halloween! Dress up in your favorite costume and indulge in sweet treats, creepy decorations, and thrilling...

On This Day: National Wicked Day!

Set in the land of Oz in a time that predates L. Frank Baum’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the musical Wicked tells...

Australia’s much loved tenor ensemble celebrate a key milestone

Marking 30 years since their very first performance in Brisbane in 1995, Australia’s favourite tenor ensemble The Ten Tenors will embark on the massive...

On This Day: World Manta Day!

World Manta Day, celebrated annually on September 17th, is a special occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation status of manta and devil...

On This Day: National Salami Day!

Savory, spiced, and sliced thin, this protein-packed snack is perfect for picnics, parties, and snacking on-the-go. Salami is cured, fermented and air-dried sausage, popular in...

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Tasty grooves with Burger Joint

Stepping in as late starter replacements at #AgnesBluesFest 2024, Burger Joint blew the Marquee Stage audience away with their funky, irresistible grooves. By popular...

Research gives voice to rural people in palliative care

Supporting a loved one as they near the end of their life can be confronting. Palliative care is there to help but such services...

Beyond words and actions—the enduring power of kindness

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya...

Risk-takers reprimanded after park closure fire operations

Rangers are reminding park visitors to put their safety first after people were caught risking their lives by walking into closed areas of a...

Supermarkets get a “slap on the wrist”

The Coalition has announced it is introducing a Food and Grocery (Mandatory) Code of Conduct Bill 2024, which is said to provide stronger penalties...

Mother Nature at her finest through turtle season

It is a magical time of year for Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort environmental manager and Master Reef Guide Jessica Blackmore with turtle season...