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Year looks positive with grant funding

Christmas came early for hundreds of not-for-profit groups across Queensland, with the state government delivering a super-charged round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. The...

Deadly pathway to midwifery

First Nations training programs are opening doors for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Central Queensland to pursue their aspirations in health. Jamie...

Bondi royal commission

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally announced a royal commission, Australia’s most powerful form of independent public inquiry, into last month’s shooting at Bondi...

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I thought volunteering wasn’t for me — I was wrong

Banana Shire Council joins Circular PV Alliance

Christmas lights winners

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Sport

Table toppers make return

The Glen returns to the Rockhampton Cricket A Grade competition at the top of the table and with confidence of a championship season. Following...

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...

Power shut down in brutal State Championship outing

The Central Queensland Junior Basketball Competition premiers Gladstone were put to the sword in a gruelling Basketball Queensland State Championship Girls Division 2 competition....

Blue boys find touch in finals

It was a fluctuating week for the Under-18 Gladstone Blue squad as they battled across an intense Basketball Queensland State Championships. Despite just one...

Major week on the water

Inshore/Offshore The weather over Christmas and New Year's was very kind, with plenty of boats getting offshore and by all reports the fishing was excellent....

Gladstone seals CQ trophy

Gladstone South produced a superb team performance to walk away as the overall club champions during the Central Queensland Sprint Championships last Saturday. Despite the...

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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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Continuing the mission in 2026

As we enter 2026, Pearl Home Care Gladstone extends our best wishes to our clients, families, and community members. This new year reinforces our...

On This Day: National Bagel Day

15 January is National Bagel Day. It is a celebration of one of the world’s most beloved baked goods — the humble bagel. With its...

Letters to the Editor

THE IMPORTANCE OF FEDERATION DAY 125 years ago on 1 January the six colonies of the South Land (Australia) became a nation with their own...

‘An honour’: Rudd quits US ambassadorship early

Kevin Rudd says it has "been an honour" to serve as Australia's ambassador to the United States, after the government announced he would leave...

Stifling speech not the way

In 1950, the Menzies Government introduced laws to ban the Australian Communist Party. Prime Minister Menzies told the Parliament that communists must be banned...

Prime beachside site at Agnes set for auction

Probably everyone who has visited Agnes Water has walked past this site. I did … and wondered about its ideal location. In the lee of...

Male pedestrian killed in Bajool crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Bajool on Tuesday, 13 January. Around 8.40pm, emergency services were called to the Bruce...

Beachy weekend vibes

The Tannum Sands Hotel was the place to be to relax and take in the cool beachside breeze on a lazy Saturday afternoon. ...

Ex-TC Koji brings Summer drenching

The Gladstone Region received a good drenching earlier this week as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji brought tropical moisture south into Capricornia. Koji is currently located over...

Rio Tinto in preliminary talks to merge with Glencore

Glencore is in preliminary talks to be acquired by Rio Tinto in what would be a $300 billion mega-merger to create the world's biggest...

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