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Hats off to Australia Day awards nominees

There are 46 nominations across the categories for the Gladstone Regional Council's Australia Day awards to recognise and reward community members, club and organisations...

Dean’s four decades with GRC

After 41 years of service with the Gladstone Regional Council, Dean Batterham was farewelled recently. At the Tuesday, 20 January, council meeting, Mayor Matt Burnett...

The great taste of Sunday

With the sun out and the harbour breeze blowing in, conditions were perfect to work up an appetite for lunch on Sunday, 18 January. Photographer...

Animal inspection program starts 1 February

She’s a star in the making

This is not who we are: MP

CQ Health grows its own First Nations workforce

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Sport

Trio help Seamers tie final

The Glen trio Jeff Case, Emmet Dempsey and Kori Ramsden have helped Central Queensland sensationally tie a rain-affected Bulls Masters Country Challenge final last...

Harsh weather limits fish

Inshore/Offshore The weather hasn’t been overly kind since New Year's, with strong easterly winds and persistent swell limiting offshore opportunities. There have been very few...

Legend to lead the Capras

Tahnee Norris couldn't help letting out a big smile after donning her first Central Queensland polo on Monday evening. The former Queensland women’s coach and...

Hunter storms to next round

Comeback queen Storm Hunter has continued the excellent start by the local women at the Australian Open with a brilliant, centre-stage performance on Monday. The...

Seamers tie in bizarre final

Central Queensland secured the 2025-26 Bulls Masters Country Challenge trophy – but they had to share the spoils after an incredible finish. The Seamers...

The region’s golf results

GLADSTONE GOLF CLUB Men’s stableford 7-01 A Grade winner: Grant Edwards 38, second: Ben Chemwolo 38, third: Tony Noyes 37. B Grade winner: Andy Barnes 41, second:...

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Entertainment

On This Day: National Bubble Bath Day

National Bubble Bath Day is celebrated on 8 January. While the practice of communal bathing dates back to ancient Roman and Greek civilisations, the specific...

Ruby Mills to mesmerise at Agnes Blues Fest

After a mesmerising acoustic ensemble performance on the Discovery Stage in 2025, rising star Ruby Mills will be returning with her full band to...

On This Day: Christmas Day!

The origins of Christmas Day can be traced back to ancient times, when many cultures all over the world celebrated various winter festivals and...

On This Day: Bake Cookies Day!

Bake Cookies Day occurs in the middle of the holiday season, and is a great excuse to bake some delicious cookies to help you...

On This Day:

Gingerbread houses are a favourite holiday pastime with families, be it with parents, grandparents, or even both! These delicious, decorative bread houses have always...

On This Day: Christmas Jumper Day!

Christmas Jumper Day brings a burst of color and joy to the holiday season. People across the country wear their most festive sweaters, creating...

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Theodore awakened

It is the first week of the December school holidays, 112 children are now attending a four-day course, to learn more about an industry...

Transit Lounge improving access for patients at Gladstone Hospital

Gladstone Hospital’s new Transit Lounge is improving patient flow and experience, supporting patients in their discharge from hospital quickly and safely. Central...

Drugs, violence and burnouts with kids in the car

Burglary with violence - Clinton An 18-year-old Clinton man and 27-year-old Belyando man were charged following investigations into a burglary in Clinton on Sunday, 11...

Unpaid rates at $12.6M

The Gladstone Regional Council is chasing $12.6 million in unpaid rates, or 5.43 per cent of the gross rates levied for 2025-26. While the number...

Woman found dead at K’gari

Police are investigating the sudden death of a woman at K’gari on Monday 19 January. About 6.35am, police were called to the beach, north of...

Time for the Tavern to go country again

Given that the first Tav Goes Country Vol 1 hosted by the Agnes Water Tavern was a huge success, with locals and visitors alike...

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FLINDERS STREET HOUSE FIRE Neree Skinner: Wonderful job by all attending firefighters, over 16 minutes inside wearing full BA searching the premises, no easy task. Deirdre...

Starting their careers with council

Gladstone Regional Council welcomed 15 apprentices and trainees for its 2026 intake at an orientation day held this week at the Philip Street Communities...

RACQ gears up parents for the learner driver journey

RACQ is developing a new road safety program designed specifically to help mums and dads guide young drivers through the journey to getting their...

Disappointment on scallop announcement

Commercial fishers have expressed disappointment over the Queensland Government decision to continue a ban on scallop fishing in the State’s major production region. Queensland Seafood...

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