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Water wild times ahead for aquatic centre

The thrills of water polo and the roars of crowds cheering on Surf Life Saving competitors from across the State will fill the new...

Queensland women can help shape women’s economic security

Plans are underway by the state government to create Queensland’s first women’s economic security strategy, and women and girls are invited to have their...

Wet but active beaches for lifesavers

Queensland experienced mixed weather and surf conditions over the busy Christmas and New Year period, with Surf Life Saving Queensland lifesavers kept busy along...

January marks start of lower cost for PBS Medicines

US military strike raises petrol price questions

Excellent fishing over Christmas and New Year

Results of investigation into elder abuse troubling

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Sport

Brahmans herd up trophy

A Central Queensland trio has helped lead Queensland Country to Australian Championship perfection. The Brahmans finished undefeated across nine rounds of the Australian Country...

Rocky floods national titles

A dozen of Rockhampton Softball’s brightest stars will represent the region at the Under-16s National Championships. Beginning on Tuesday, 13 January, the championships will be...

Brothers lead the way in T20 competition

The Gladstone Premier T20 premiership returns this weekend with four rounds remaining. Currently, it’s Gladstone Brothers who lead the way in the competition with...

Strange’s stock rising high

Boyne Island Tannum Sands export Ruby Strange has made another leap in her already flourishing cricket career. Strange – who made her Women’s Big...

The region’s golf results

GLADSTONE GOLF CLUB Men’s stableford 31-12 A Grade winner: Raymond Foster 37, second: Ken Petersen 37, third: Ricky Rowe 26. B Grade winner: Clive Stewart 38,...

Junior stars of pool descend on Gladstone

In a boost for the region, Gladstone is set to host a tournament featuring the country's top young cueists next week. The Gladstone Eight Ball...

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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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Inflation running too hot for comfort ahead of snapshot

The first economic snapshot of the year could show a slowdown in inflation but perhaps not enough to prevent the Reserve Bank hiking interest...

Inflation running too hot for comfort ahead of snapshot

The first economic snapshot of the year could show a slowdown in inflation but perhaps not enough to prevent the Reserve Bank hiking interest...

Letters to the Editor

HOSPITAL CRISIS Amid all the funding disputes and finger-pointing between federal and state governments, it is indisputable that our hospital system is facing a crisis....

Mum’s plea for answers after son’s death

Hervey Bay mother Carol Spiteri has demanded an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of her son William. William, 27, died on 18 December,...

News in Brief

Free mulch at selected waste facilities Gladstone Regional Council is offering free mulch at its Agnes Water, Gladstone and Benaraby Waste Facilities until 31 March...

Betty turns 90

Betty Jane Hammond was born on 7 January 1936. She was born in Gladstone Hospital and lived in Ubobo with her parents, six sisters and...

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