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A YEAR IN REVIEW: Massive month of events in May

1 MAY: main service stopped and marvelled at the commemorative carpet of poppies and scenes depicting the sacrifice of wars past, created by Lucylu...

Lady Musgrave Experience celebrates a decade on the reef

Lady Musgrave Experience is celebrating 10 years as a premium tourism operator, marking a decade of growth, innovation and world-class access to the Southern...

Regional News: Major hotel for Gracemere

A major hotel development, including a tavern, restaurant, ballroom and 111 accommodation rooms, is set to transform Gracemere while paying homage to the area's...

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Stories of salt and sand

Block out the calendar for blues fest

Calling all Swifties

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Sport

President Peter steps down

After more than 15 years as president of the Yeppoon Swans, Peter Watkins has stepped down from the role. Watkins – who began volunteering with...

Socceroos gun suffers fresh injury setback

The Socceroos will nervously await an update on Riley McGree's latest setback after the luckless attacker was injured while playing for Middlesbrough. McGree was substituted...

With The Ashes won, Aussies need a spinner

Australia is set to make at least three changes for Boxing Day, including the prospect of blooding a new chief spinner for the first...

Gibson’s state title double

Boyne Tannum’s Kayden Gibson has wrapped up an incredibly impressive Queensland Swimming State Championship campaign last week. Backing up his gold medal win on...

Local cricketers snapped

In the final round of the Gladstone Junior Stage 2 competition, Yaralla played BITS. Yaralla batted first but were held back by very tight bowling...

Young Centurions rise up

UNDER-12A The top Central Queensland Under-12s took on the 12A Division in Cairns across the last week — picking up a single win in their...

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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...

On This Day: International Animal Rights Day!

Humans, who share the planet with all kinds of different creatures, sometimes need to be reminded that animals deserve to be treated with dignity,...

Weekend fun at the Makers Market

Gladstone Today photographer DEBBIE BUCKLAND was OUT AND ABOUT and snapped some locals at the Benaraby Progress Association's Makers Market! Check out who was spotted!

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Council to rename Capricorn Coast Memorial Gardens

To honour the extraordinary legacy of esteemed horticulturalist, community leader and former local councillor Tom Wyatt, the Livingstone Shire Council has voted to rename...

Finding light in the dark – why rest matters this Christmas

Imagine waking up and spending 23 hours of your day in complete darkness, stepping outside into winds that slice through layers of clothing. That was...

Tempers flare in chambers

A heated debate preceded Gladstone Regional Council’s decision to progress the sale of key land for a proposed championship-level golf course near Yaralla Sports...

Gladstone still the industrial powerhouse

As 2025 draws to a close, it offers us a chance to reflect on the year that was and look ahead at what’s to...

Have a blast this summer

Popular youth event Festival of Summer has expanded like an unfurled beach towel and will now span the entire summer school holiday period from...

Tips for healthier holiday celebrations

With the holidays upon us, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation is sharing some simple tips for healthier celebrations. “We want everyone to have...

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