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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...

Piano accordion hits centre stage

Among the walk-ups at the Woorooling Country Music Campout was Gladstone's John McKeogh. The country music event made its grand return after a break...

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Sport

Capras take on the Tigers

After capturing their first victory in Papua New Guinea last weekend, Central Queensland are heading to the state’s capital in hopes of continuing their...

Jonassen makes big call

Central Queensland cricket export Jess Jonassen has stepped down as captain of the Queensland Fire and the WBBL Brisbane Heat. Jonassen, who is set to...

Titans claim second straight title in Las Vegas Nines

The Titans of Coal have mined gold for a second consecutive year in Las Vegas. As part of the NRL Vegas Nines Rugby League competition,...

Late run sparks Power win

A turnaround from a first-quarter deficit saw Port City’s men produce a significant victory on opening night. The Power took on Bundaberg at Kev Broome...

Port City knocked down in opening bout with Bundy

Port City’s women had a gruelling first game of the 2026 Queensland State League 2 season. The campaign got off to a rocky start...

The Glen claims top spot

The Glen are through to the grand final of the Rockhampton Cricket A Grade competition. The lone Gladstone-based team in the top competition were...

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Entertainment

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...

Gig Guide

If you have a gig you would like to promote send us an email at editorial@gladstonetoday.com.au Please include the the name of the gig, date,...

On This Day: Reel Film Day!

Reel Film Day celebrates the art of filmmaking by honoring movies shot on actual film reels, especially 35mm. Unlike digital formats, film reels create a...

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Jake immersed in Phantom

Rehearsals have begun for the spectacular Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production of The Phantom of the Opera, starring Gladstone's own Jake Lyle, which...

Big wet lashes region

Residents across the Gladstone Region are beginning the clean-up after torrential rain earlier this week. Major flash flooding in the Harbour City and surrounding areas,...

Canavan elected as Nationals leader

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has outlined a nationalistic agenda for his regional party and signalled how he intends to fight off a surging...

Canavan to run again

Senator Matt Canavan plans to run for the leadership of the Nationals once again, after Maranoa MP David Littleproud announced his decision to step...

GIRLS’ mentoring magic

The 2026 Girls in Resources Leadership Skills (GIRLS) mentoring program has launched with 20 Year 12 students and their resources industry mentors gathering in...

Police investigate cause of unit fire

Gladstone police declared a crime scene after a unit was engulfed by flames in Gladstone on Monday, 9 March. A Queensland Fire Department spokesperson said...

Littleproud stepping down as Nationals leader

Nationals leader David Littleproud is stepping down as leader of the Nationals, saying he's had enough. Mr Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would resign...

Bundaberg flood update: Boaties rescued, door-knocking begins and bridges to close soon

Door-knocking efforts have begun for around 180 residents as Bundaberg anticipates Wednesday's 3am flood peak of a possible 7.6 metres to arrive through the...

Be prepared for more heavy rainfall across Gladstone area

The Bureau of Meteorology predicting heavy rain and strong wind gusts for parts of the greater Gladstone region later today and into this evening...

Rescue of 34 people from stranded bus in flood waters near Miriam Vale

Police are reminding all drivers not to drive through flood waters, with 34 people rescued from a stranded bus in the Miriam Vale region...