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If one door closes, does your influence?

I went looking for a stock called “Disconnected” the other day. Thought it might be a good buy given we’re being told to stay...

CS Energy chief executive resigns

CS Energy's chief executive officer Brian Gillespie has tendered his resignation after nine months in the role. Mr Gillespie was appointed to the role in...

Pedestrian killed at Calliope

Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash which claimed the life of a pedestrian at Calliope on Friday, 27 March. Initial investigations indicate that at...

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Sport

Heartbreak in overtime

Port City’s women forced overtime with the competition front-runners but suffered a heartbreaking defeat at home last Saturday. The Power welcomed North Gold Coast to...

Horlock shuts down Power

North Gold Coast made a major statement by blowing out Port City at Kev Broome Stadium. The Power were shut down 104-79 by the Seahawks,...

Maroons to descend on Rocky

Pre-Covid there were deep conversations with Queensland Rugby League for Rockhampton to host the Queensland Maroons Fan Day, but due to the pandemic, it...

Central slays Frenchville

Central has proved itself as a serious threat to the Wesley Hall Cup after collecting one of the biggest scalps in the men’s Football...

Green Machine cruises past Corinthians in Kappa Cup

Clinton reached seventh heaven in the men’s Kappa Queensland Cup to advance to the next round. The Green Machine hosted Wide Bay’s SC Corinthians last...

Seibold remains steadfast despite losing run continuing

Anthony Seibold maintains he is still the right man for the Manly coaching job after Sea Eagles fans went from booing Daly Cherry-Evans 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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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

On 1 November last year, the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program commenced. Heralded as a landmark reform, a turning point...

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious success for Mary Poppins

The curtain has come down on the 2026 Combined Schools Musical with Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins proving to be a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious success. The...

Agnes man arrested for allegedly printing 3D firearms

An Agnes Water man has been charged with 3D-printed firearms offences Detectives from Gladstone’s Criminal Investigation Branch, with the assistance of Browns Plains CIB, arrested...

Man rescued after boat capsizes near Curtis Island

A Gladstone man has been safely reunited with his family following a mid-morning ocean rescue off the coast near Curtis Island on Friday, 27...

MP urges motorists to report fuel shortages

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has called on Flynn motorists to report fuel shortages in their area as communities across regional Australia feel the sting...

Producers counting crop losses in Banana region

State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett toured the Banana local government area last week, witnessing crop devastation and farm infrastructure impacted by the recent...

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...