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Reclaiming focus and order

For me, the Easter long weekend just gone was an opportunity to “clean house”. And I mean in every sense of the phrase. Over...

Smart glasses make students better cheats – but poorer learners

A new wave of AI-enabled smart glasses is set to disrupt school and university exams, with one Australian expert warning the technology could render...

Refinery bid a chance for Labor to back Australia

In 2018, a Queensland businessman approached me with plans to build a diesel refinery in Gladstone. I was enthusiastic because Australia lacked refining capacity...

Join the investigation to protect the bush we love

New Agnes Water church project supporting community

Council backs revenue policy ahead of budget

CQ fourth for crime

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Sport

Thunder storm past Power

Port City’s men were put to the sword by Logan in the Queensland State League 2 competition’s return last Saturday. The Power welcomed the Thunder...

O’Dwyer claims Bilo title

Mitch O’Dwyer stole the show at the Biloela Golf Club over the weekend. O’Dwyer claimed the top prize in the Biloela Men’s Open Championship after...

Short-handed Diehards put together a stellar performance

In arguably the most impressive win of the season, an 11-player Valleys squad defeated a full-strength Tannum Sands in Round 2 of the Intersport...

Local rivals finish level

Valleys and Tannum Sands have played out the first hard-fought draw of the fresh Rockhampton Senior Rugby League A Grade season. It was a competitive...

Clinton see off Bear hunt

Clinton smashed in three rapid-fire goals before cruising to the finish line in the men’s Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast competition’s return. Berserker...

Capras hang tough for an epic win

A gritty six-point victory over Townsville was “one of the best wins” Central Queensland coach Lionel Harbin has been part of during his tenure...

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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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FGP reaches major commissioning milestone at Laurel Bank intake

The Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP) has reached a major commissioning milestone, with water circulating through the Laurel Bank intake pumps for the first...

Lady Elliot Island custodian launches children’s book

Lady Elliot Island custodian Amy Gash has turned her childhood adventures growing up on the Great Barrier Reef into a children’s book series to...

Strong numbers for Rio’s Gladstone region operations

The Gladstone region's pivotal role in Rio Tinto's portfolio has been highlighted in the mining giant's first-quarter operations review. In a notice to the Australian...

Premier’s Gladstone oil refinery plans

Gladstone could be home to an oil refinery, if plans announced by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to ensure the nation's fuel security come to...

Crisafulli calling for action

As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project. It is...

Colourful finale wraps up Youth Week 2026

Youth Week 2026 wrapped up in spectacular fashion, with a vibrant community celebration marking the end of the school holidays. The highlight event, the...

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

CS Energy has started a scheduled overhaul of Unit C4 at the jointly owned Callide C Power Station as part of its asset management...

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