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Surgical ward welcomes new nurse influx

Gladstone Hospital’s medical surgical ward has welcomed an influx of new nurses thanks to a successful recruitment campaign. As demand grows and services expand, Central...

Powerlink grants light up local clubs

Thirteen projects across the Gladstone and Banana local government areas will get their share of almost $50,000 from Powerlink’s community grants program. This year’s program...

GPA container terminal open for investors

The Gladstone Ports Corporation has opened an investment opportunity for a new Port of Gladstone container terminal to unlock a critical gateway for Australia’s...

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Case handed high honour

The Glen's superstar Jeff Case has been handed one of the greatest privileges possible for a local A Grade cricketer. Not only will Case be...

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STRANGE SECURES ANOTHER SCALP Boyne Island-Tannum Sands cricketing export Ruby Strange has continued to show fine form after playing another two matches in the Women’s...

Yaralla reach highest total

Yaralla flourished to a sixth straight victory last weekend as they demolished the only team to beat them this season. The Reds collected a...

Local juniors turn up heat

BITS and Gladstone junior stars braved sweltering conditions for an exciting AFL Capricornia Summer Development Camp. Hosted in Yeppoon, nearly 100 boys and girls braved...

Gamblers roll Lions in sole A Grade men’s match

Just a single game in the Gladstone Amateur Basketball Association’s A Grade men’s competition took place on Tuesday night. The Gladstone Gamblers continued their...

The Glen fires past Frenchville to regain pole position

Without any North Queensland stars, the top-of-the-table Rockhampton Cricket A Grade clash still delivered a thrilling show. The Glen hosted Frenchville at Sun Valley...

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On This Day: Pins And Needles Day

Let’s dive into the intriguing world of Pins and Needles Day, celebrated each year on 27 November. This special day has a rich history...

On This Day: National Gingerbread Cookie Day!

Gingerbread cookies have soft and chewy insides with a hint of a crispy outside and often they are decorated with piped frosting. National Gingerbread...

On This Day: World Philosophy Day!

Since the beginning of civilized human activity, philosophy has made an impact on the way that people live their lives, run governments, practice religion,...

On This Day: National Play Monopoly Day!

Have you ever played Monopoly? It’s a classic board game where players buy, trade, and develop properties to win. You roll dice to move...

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...

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State Government multicultural grants The Gladstone Islamic Open Day and Eid Celebration is one of 70 community organisations whose cultural events were supported by the...

Men find safe space in Bob’s Garage

On Wednesday, 19 November, coinciding with International Men’s Day, the Gladstone community came together to celebrate the grand opening of Bob’s Garage —...

Minister denies net zero damaging Rio refinery

Federal Industry and Innovation Minister Tim Ayres has fended off attacks on the production slowdown ahead for Rio Tinto's Yarwun alumina refinery being linked...

In the nick of time…

It’s caused a storm regularly being offline in recent times, but the Gladstone weather radar is operational once more, and not a moment too...

Childish and useless stunts don’t produce outcomes

Four years ago, both sides of politics conspired to agree to the radical goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. There was...

Youth Council aims high

At Tuesday, 18 November’s general meeting, the Gladstone Region Youth Council unveiled their 2025 achievements, with members Doug Hoffmann, Naomi-Jon Redshaw, Zachary Pulido, Taurui...