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Camper injured by falling tree in wild weather on North West Island

CapRescue was tasked on the morning of Sunday, 26 April, to assist a 24-year-old woman who was camping on North West Island when a...

Buffel grass – a feed of national significance

There's been a lot of noise in social media lately from environmental groups talking about putting Buffel on the WONS list - the Weeds...

Anglers enjoy good weather

Inshore/Offshore What a fortnight it has been on the water! After months of strong winds keeping boats on the trailer, we were finally rewarded with...

Migration integrity plan

Beach patrols to wind down for winter period

New Chief Executive for Powerlink Queensland

Rum City Foods remains committed to customers

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Sport

CQ narrow in on Seagulls

Central Queensland has one last hurdle to overcome before finally returning home to Browne Park. The Capras are set to travel to the border to...

Battle of the birds headlines sixth round of local football

It’s the battle of the birds at Apex Park this Saturday with Capricorn Coast playing host to Nerimbera. The Round 6 Football Queensland Premier...

Upton to lead the Maroons

CQ product Tamika Upton will lead Queensland into the 2026 State of Origin series. Upton, one of the region’s most accomplished exports, steps into the...

The region’s golf results

GLADSTONE GOLF CLUB Men’s Stableford 15-04 A Grade winner: Nathan Elvery 37, second: Artie Vesey-Brown 37, third: Steve Boyer 34. B Grade winner: David Smith 34,...

Port City regroup in second half but fall short of comeback

Port City’s women were knocked down by Logan last Saturday after a brutal first half of the Round 5 Queensland State League 2 clash....

Capricornia hunting gold

The Capricornia men’s side isn’t heading to the 47th Battalion Carnival just to make up the numbers; they are hunting the top prize. Former Yeppoon...

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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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Heading south for the winter

Tourism Tasmania has launched the 2026 iteration of its award-winning Off Season campaign, showcasing more than 500 bookable offers and events, and inviting Australians...

This week’s Blood Bulletin

Did you know there is roughly 200-300 million red blood cells in a single drop of blood? This week's Blood Bulletin for Central Queensland is...

From monsoon to autumn

It has been a sudden transition from the humid monsoon to the drier autumn, after the 12 cyclones out of the mega monsoon. This dumped...

Champion jockey is Rocky bound

CRAIG WILLIAMS SET TO RIDE ROTHFIRE IN THE ARCHER Popular Group 1 jockey Craig Willimas will be back in Rockhampton next Sunday to ride the...

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

Here in Gladstone, we know how important the natural world is. Whether it is our coastline, our bushland, our creeks or the wildlife that...

New Agnes Water church project supporting community

From aiding flood victims to using volleyball to foster community relationships, Carinity is helping churches provide transformational development by supporting vulnerable people in their...

Council backs revenue policy ahead of budget

During the Gladstone Regional Council general meeting on Tuesday, 21 April, councillors approved officers recommendations to the Revenue Policy ahead of the adoption of...

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