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Senate Inquiry turns into a farce

Plato quoted Socrates in the *Apology* as saying that "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." Unfortunately, not many politicians today understand...

CQUniversity leads shift in AI-ready education

CQUniversity is positioning itself at the forefront of a shift in higher education, leading efforts to prepare students for an increasingly AI-driven workforce. The university’s...

Council approves 30-year lease deal for 1770 marine rescue site

Gladstone Regional Council voted in favour of a significant change for the property at 539 Captain Cook Drive, 1770 during the Tuesday, 17 March...

Aged care reforms fail seniors

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious success for Mary Poppins

Agnes man arrested for allegedly printing 3D firearms

Man rescued after boat capsizes near Curtis Island

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Sport

Skipper’s match-winner seals great end for Under-19s

A Tasmyn Boody game winner has helped Central Queensland finish the Harvey Norman Under-19s on a major high. The Capras Under-19 girls took on...

No stranger to silverware

Boyne Island Tannum Sands export Ruby Strange was crowned a champion for the second time in as many weeks last weekend, winning two of...

Harry a hero for The Glen

After a nine-year absence, Harry Fordyce returned to the sport he loved – but even he couldn’t have dreamt of a better finish to...

Reds 50th year double-up

Yaralla celebrated a half-century with premierships in both hands. The Reds welcomed Gladstone Brothers to Yaralla Sports Club for the Gladstone Cricket One Day Premiership...

Diehm leads talent search

The Queensland Academy of Sport brought Gladstone’s own bronze medallist to help unearth the next generation of sporting talent in the region. The QAS, supported...

Port City suffers heartbreaking defeat to local rivals

Port City’s women came within one point of breaking their winless start to the Queensland State League 2 season. The Power welcomed Rockhampton to...

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Community events

Weekly events Have a Yarn Tuesday - QCWA Tannum Sands - every Tuesday All welcome to bring your craft, a friend and a smile. Time: 9am to...

On This Day: National Let’s Laugh Day!

Some people believe that laughter truly is the best medicine! And the purpose of National Let’s Laugh Day is simply to bring out the...

On This Day: Global Recycling Day!

As planet Earth gives up billions of tonnes of its natural resources each year to support the humans who live on it, the health...

From Scotland to home soil

Since relocating to her father’s native Scotland in 2020, proud Gladstone singer-songwriter Leah Chynoweth-Tidy has been flying the flag internationally for her Australian roots...

On This Day: World Sleep Day!

Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one...

On This Day: National Plant a Flower Day!

Few things on the planet are more beautiful or fascinating than flowers – and with over 400,000 flowering plant species in the world, there’s...

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IMPACT wins inclusive employment award

IMPACT Community Services has taken home the Strong Start Award at CoAct’s ConnectUp event in recognition of the team’s early excellence in delivering the...

MP’s active presence

Bryson Head has reacted angrily to suggestions by rival MP Glenn Butcher he has neglected the Calliope community during his time as the Member...

Lochie’s sunny disposition a great fit for Gladstone Regional Council

CQUniversity IT student Lochie Cathcart is shining bright as a volunteer for Gladstone Regional Council, using his know-how to help promote its sun smart...

Hidden treasures on show at Gladstone’s annual stamp fair

Gladstone’s annual stamp fair returns this weekend. The Gladstone and District Philatelic Society Inc. is inviting residents to dive into the fascinating world of stamps,...

Council hears deputation on nuclear energy

Gladstone Regional Council heard a deputation from Nuclear for Climate Australia on Tuesday, 17 March which discussed the environmental aspects of wind and solar...

Hospital modular expansion works underway

Construction began last week on the State Government's new modular expansion for Gladstone Hospital to provide additional clinical spaces while the long-term needs for...

$10M gamechanger for indoor sports

Momentum is building for one of Gladstone’s major community infrastructure projects, with the Gladstone Amateur Basketball Association awarding the contract for the $10 million...

Have your say on mobile connectivity bill

The Coalition is calling for submissions to a Senate Inquiry examining Labor’s flawed mobile connectivity bill which is big on promises but short on...

Gladstone crime wrap

Entering premises and stealing - Toolooa A 50-year-old Toolooa man has been charged following investigations into an enter premise offence in Toolooa on Sunday. 15...

Connected Youth Cafe returns for Youth Week

Fresh off the back of two successful events held at Calliope and Tannum Sands, the Connected Youth Café will return alongside many other events...

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