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Best covers of 2025

It's been a big year for news in 2025, with Gladstone Today spotlighting some incredible stories and images on our front pages. Check out some...

Don’t let fireworks ruin your pet’s New Year’s Eve

As fireworks light up the sky to ring in the New Year, pet owners are reminded of the dangers these dazzling displays can pose...

PBS medicine prices to drop 1 January

The cost of of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicine for those without a concession card is reducing to $25 from 1 January, 2026. It's...

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Sport

2025 moments in sport: Upton wins second Dally M Medal

Coming in at No.6 is the greatest No.1 in NRLW history winning her second Dally M Medal before lifting championships for club and country. Upton...

Head not fazed by new role

Even after starring as an opener in the Ashes, Travis Head is not demanding he stays at the top and will bat wherever Australia...

‘Redemption’: Comanche wins Sydney to Hobart dogfight

Master Lock Comanche skippers Matt Allen and James Mayo have toasted Sydney to Hobart redemption after overcoming gruelling upwind sailing and a supermaxi dogfight...

President Peter steps down

After more than 15 years as president of the Yeppoon Swans, Peter Watkins has stepped down from the role. Watkins – who began volunteering with...

Socceroos gun suffers fresh injury setback

The Socceroos will nervously await an update on Riley McGree's latest setback after the luckless attacker was injured while playing for Middlesbrough. McGree was substituted...

With The Ashes won, Aussies need a spinner

Australia is set to make at least three changes for Boxing Day, including the prospect of blooding a new chief spinner for the first...

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Entertainment

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...

On This Day: International Animal Rights Day!

Humans, who share the planet with all kinds of different creatures, sometimes need to be reminded that animals deserve to be treated with dignity,...

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Federal announces domestic gas reservation scheme

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to secure more affordable gas for Australians and protect businesses from international price spikes with a new domestic...

SharkSmart drone

The Queensland Government is delivering safer beaches in the Burnett, with SharkSmart drone surveillance now operating for the first time at Kellys Beach. This summer,...

Beauty of nature shared in sand art

Welcoming the opportunity to share what life has taught her and her passion for sand art, Realm of Rhythm and Creativity by Cynthia Hoogstraten...

Capturing carbon – nice in theory, but in reality…

Over the last few weeks of the year, I travelled to 10 towns across four states to explain why Australia needs to dump net...

Regional: Santa’s secret army a secret no more

Santa’s secret is out. For those who have wondered how he gets to so many homes in one night we now have the explanation -...

Boy injured in Christmas Day crash

Police are calling for assistance from the public after a teenage boy from Barney Point was hospitalised in a Glenlee car crash on Christmas...