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Planned burn in Eurimbula National Park

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn in Eurimbula National Park between Thursday, 19 March and Monday, 23 March 2026,...

Green light for Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre

Gladstone Regional Council has approved Paynters Pty Ltd to build the long-awaited Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre. Construction is anticipated to commence in May 2026, with...

Infrastructure replacement paves the way for Harbour Arbour project

Gladstone-based company McCosker Contracting has secured the tender to upgrade essential infrastructure and transform a section of Goondoon Street with upgraded street lighting, gardens...

Hospital springs a leak

Bringing sunshine to students’ lives

Stop, check and protect

Canavan unveils shadow ministers

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Sport

Plans key to premiership

The Glen are ‘quietly confident’ heading into their first Rockhampton Cricket A Grade grand final in five years. The minor premiers – who haven’t claimed...

Positive end for Capras

Central Queensland’s Mal Meninga Cup outfit were blown off the park by Souths Logan last Sunday. The Magpies, playing on their home ground at Davies...

Dolphins down courageous Capras

Central Queensland put in a spirited effort but were downed by Redcliffe in Round 6 of the Cyril Connell Cup last Saturday. The Capras looked...

Fire burns Power in fourth

Port City’s men let a third-quarter lead slip through their fingers as Moreton Bay stole a tight win at Kev Broome Stadium. The Power faced...

Clinton claim rivalry win

Clinton has drawn first blood in the men’s Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast competition. The Green Machine powered to a 3-2 victory over rivals...

Tigers bite down on CQ

A lacklustre 20-minute period has come back to bite Central Queensland in Round 2 of the Hostplus Cup. The Capras opened the scoring early in...

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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...

On This Day: National Dream Day!

The modern world is a place where dreams really can come true! Whether the dream is to become a person who travels all over the...

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...

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Mandatory health star ratings a welcome step

The Australian Medical Association welcomes the decision by food regulation ministers to move towards mandatory health star ratings on packaged foods, a long overdue...

Winton shines in the dark

Winton has officially been designated as Queensland’s first International Dark-Sky Community by DarkSky International – a major milestone for science, tourism and environmental...

Widower’s 13-year fight for reform

Colin Caudell's life was changed forever when his wife Suzanne was killed at a roadworks site near Marlborough 13 years ago. While travelling around Australia...

Bill cuts council red tape

The State Government says the passing of the Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill in Parliament will allow rural and regional...

Musical director steps down from RYO

Over the past 40 years talented Rockhampton musician and musical director Anne Svendsen has nurtured and inspired countless young musicians to new heights of...

Producing our own oil and gas would fuel Australia

There has been much concern about Australia's stockpiles of fuel recently as flows from the Middle East dry up in the wake of the...

Run, don’t walk

After much anxious anticipation from the community, registrations for the 18th annual 7Rocky River Run are now live, with the event set to take...

Blood Bulletin

Did you know that Plasma can be used in 18 different life-saving ways, including helping cancer patients? This week's blood bulletin for Central Queensland is...

Canavan’s ‘hyper Australia’ plan

Central Queensland-based Senator Matt Canavan has called for “more Australian farming, more Australian mining and more Australian jobs” as he outlined his priorities as...

Boyce backs Canavan

Central Queensland Senator Matt Canavan’s elevation to leadership of the Nationals on Wednesday, 11 March, has the backing of Flynn MP Colin Boyce. Mr Boyce...

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