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Heatwave warning for much of the state

Temperatures are forecast to be dangerously high today (Tuesday, 25 November) with heatwave warnings ranging from low to extreme throughout most of the state. Severe...

A heartwarming milestone

The Gladstone Region is celebrating a heartwarming milestone this year, 21 years of the much-loved Santa Letters tradition. Launched two decades ago by a council...

Herbicide risk

Had an interesting situation arise this last season, where circumstances led to a very late application of herbicide in a chickpea crop at the...

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PNG international joins CQ

Papua New Guinea international Rodrick Tai has become the next major signing for a Central Queensland roster stacked with talent. Tai — who will...

The region’s golf results

GLADSTONE GOLF CLUB Men’s Ambrose pairs 12-11 Winners: Luke Maynard and Kristopher Chalmers 59, second: Brodrick Heisner and Lachlan McKeown 63.75, third: Corey and Steve Boyer...

Gamblers tempt fate with close win

Gladstone Gamblers survived a scare but managed to hold onto a win and the top spot in the Gladstone Amateur Basketball Association’s A Grade...

Gladstone continues undefeated charge in girls’ competition

Gladstone has continued to flex its muscle in the Under-18 girls Central Queensland Junior Basketball Competition with another undefeated carnival. The Power surged past...

Ruby shines for Scorchers

BITS-export Ruby Strange has had an scorching start to her blossoming Women’s Big Bash League career. After making the major shift from Brisbane to...

Mac attack in main event

Another mammoth event saw a mighty crowd run down to the McCosker Gladstone Speedway last Saturday night. Last week saw the speedway host the Modified...

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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...

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...

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Every family needs a farmer — and AgForce by their side

Looking back on the past year, I’m proud to say AgForce has continued to deliver for Queensland producers — advocating fiercely, adapting strategically, and...

Share the Dignity this Christmas

Bunnings outlets across the nation are calling for help for vulnerable women and girls and are partnering up with Share the Dignity's ‘It’s in...

Mungbeans in focus

Well, it is going to be another interesting summer of crop choice by farmers and their agronomists. Already, my phone is ringing more about the...

Next stop, Italy – learning and connecting for Impact

What happens when passionate changemakers from around the world come together? Well, I’m about to find out. In just a few days, I’ll be heading...

Good memories at the Gladstone Men’s Shed

Former shed member, Ray Stanley, was fondly remembered by members and visitors at a morning tea at the Gladstone Men’s Shed on Thursday, 13...

GEA chief steps down

Gladstone Engineering Alliance chief executive Alison Murdoch has stood down from the role with the board actively recruiting to fill the position. Ms Murdoch's last...