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Feathers set to fly as Duck Pond hits the GECC stage

Get ready, Gladstone, the stage is set for a spellbinding experience as Circa’s world-class performers take flight in Duck Pond, a high-energy, heart-stirring spectacle...

Date for Rockynats 07 locked in

Rockynats 07 has been locked in for 2-4 April 2027, with Rockhampton’s flagship automotive festival already building momentum after another record-breaking year. Delivered in partnership...

NFP house calls on local groups

NFP House is encouraging local not-for-profits to give themselves a boost through it’s organisational health checks – a practical way to reset, refocus and...

Unit C4 overhaul at Callide Power Station

Diesel Coal Train – coming through Rocky Glen

Hearts break for Noah and his Pa

Crisafulli calling for action

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Sport

A win for all of the haters

When the smoke settled at the Rockynats 06 burnout pad, it was Robert Cottee who emerged victorious. After Cottee on board 4DH8RS qualified with a...

HELBENT rises as champ

From being a $600 purchase to the Rockynats 06 Grand Champion, Grant Pollard’s VC Commodore has had one hell of a glow-up. The Gold Coast...

League powerhouses clash

Rockhampton Senior Rugby League fans are being treated to an early-season present this weekend. The men’s A Grade competition will host a battle between two...

Star midfielder returns for Bulls

Fresh from an opening round win over defending premiers Yeppoon, Glenmore has been bolstered by the return of club champion Tyson Payne. The dual Bernie...

Steger re-signs with Claws

Monto golden girl Taylah Steger is set for another season with the Capricorn Claws. Steger this year re-signed with the Ruby North Claws as...

Capras seek out Blackhawks

Central Queensland is hunting down back-to-back wins for the first time this season. The Capras will head north to Jack Manski Oval to face Townsville...

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On This Day: National Orchid Day!

With more than 28,000 species, the orchid is a unique and fascinating flowering plant found all over the world. More than 200 species grow...

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 Burrito Day!

The history of the burrito is cloaked in mystery because the concept of meats and cheeses rolled in tortillas is hard to trace! A...

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...

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New report calls for policy certainty and stronger collaboration to support industry through clean energy transition

Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDAWBB) has finally released its Clean Energy Engagement Report, capturing the views of the region’s local industry on...

Outback Film Festival marks 13 years of bringing Australian cinema to Winton

As winter approaches, Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is preparing to once again transform Winton into a national gathering place for Australian cinema. Now entering...

This week’s blood bulletin

After a busy Easter period, blood supplies are looking better, but as always, more donors are needed to keep up with the ever-changing demand...

Close to home but with a difference

With so many people scrambling to rebook flights to the Northern Hemisphere due to the instability in the Middle East staying close to home...

‘The Cri’ could be yours

Rockhampton's iconic Criterion Hotel is going on the market after 35 years of operation and ownership by the Turnbull family. Multiple generations of the Turnbull...

QCOSS to address local issues

Local leaders from the community sector will meet with Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) representatives in Gladstone on Thursday, 23 April to discuss...

It’s time to tax the 1 per cent

Life for most people in Central Queensland is getting tougher. Wages are stagnant, prices are going up and keeping your head above water seems...

Digital art takes centre stage with new exhibition

A major new touring exhibition featuring acclaimed digital artists Tim and Mic Gruchy will open at the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery on Friday,...

Innovation the key to relining a 58-year-old raw water pipeline

Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has successfully relined two key sections of the raw water pipeline connecting Awoonga Dam and the Gladstone Water Treatment...

Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive

In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...

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