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Break and enter appeal, Calliope

Police are appealing for information from the public following a break and enter at Calliope on Monday, 10 November. Around 2.20am, two unknown people (pictured)...

Central Queensland tobacconist fined nearly $1.5m

A Central Queensland tobacconist has been fined $1,492,500 and $6,462.94 in costs for charges relating to the sale of illegal tobacco and related products....

Queensland procurement overhaul aims to put local business front and centre

The State Government has launched the biggest overhaul of government procurement in decades, aiming to make it simpler, fairer, and easier for businesses to...

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Wheatley’s ton inspires the 49ers

Max Wheatley stole the show in Round 5 of the Gladstone Sunday Twenty20 Premiership last weekend. Wheatley smashed a superb 101 from 62 delivers as...

Capras announce Cyril Connell Cup squad

Central Queensland has announced a 46-strong squad for the Cyril Connell Cup. The Capras, who finished ninth last season with a 3-3 win-loss record in...

Star driver headline Dirt Dash showdown at McCosker Gladstone Speedway

Get your backside trackside to McCosker Gladstone Speedway this Saturday for one of the most anticipated nights of the local motorsport season. The feature event...

Central Queensland in action at state event on Gold Coast

Six men and six ladies have represented Central Queensland with distinction at the Queensland Inter-District Golf Championships at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold...

Bachmann in overdrive as The Glen shake off Yaralla

The Glen flexed their depth and class across both teams in Round 3 of the Gladstone Women’s Super League at Clinton Park last weekend,...

Fin-tastic catches this week

Inshore/Offshore Earlier this week did see those Northerly winds take a quick break and it allowed some anglers enough time to head offshore. This time of...

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On This Day: National Pickle Day!

It’s National Pickle Day, everyone! Did you forget? Oh, then you must think you’re in a right pickle, but don’t worry. Be as cool...

On This Day: World Kindness Day!

Kindness Day was born when a collection of humanitarian groups came together and made a “Declaration of Kindness”. Likewise, on Kindness Day, everyone is...

On This Day: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day!

There are some books that are written to see you through the darkest days, to help shine light through the ponderous, pitch-black clouds that...

Daniel discovers joy in music

Behind each musician is generally an interesting story of how they go started and this is clearly the case with local musician Daniel Pastoor...

On This Day: National Nachos Day!

Sometimes they’re hot and spicy. Sometimes they’re cheesy. Sometimes they make a mess everywhere. But one thing is certain: they’re delicious, and a favourite...

On This Day: National Stress Awareness Day

Stress can be a real killer, both in the workplace and in the busy, day-to-day life of every person on Earth. While stress certainly...

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Partnership between CleanCo and Aurizon strengthens competitiveness in metallurgical coal exports

The Queensland Government is bolstering the sustainability and competitiveness of the state's steelmaking coking coal exports, thanks to a new deal between Government Owned...

70kph regional roads speed limit farcical

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has called on the Federal Government to immediately abandon its plan to lower regional speed limits down to 70 kilometres...

World-class container opportunity

Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has launched a major infrastructure investment opportunity, inviting development proposals for a world-class container terminal at Gladstone - Queensland’s largest...

Council approves art funding

The vibrant arts scene in Gladstone is set to receive a significant boost, with the Gladstone Regional Council’s endorsement of Round One of the...

McCosker Community Car keeps volunteers on the move

For many volunteers, getting to where they’re needed can be the hardest part of helping out. Thanks to the McCosker Community Car, transport no...

PM leads tributes for nation’s ‘Golden Tonsils’

For more than 70 years, John Laws' voice resonated across national airwaves to millions of listeners. With his voice now silent, tributes are flowing for...