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Celebrating Graduates

As the festive season draws closer, CQ University Gladstone held their annual graduation ceremony at the Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre on Thursday 12...

Childcare crisis sparks frenzy as new Gladstone centre receives 200 enquiries in just 30 days

In a striking display of pent-up demand, a soon-to-be-completed childcare centre in Gladstone has sent local families scrambling for spots. Just four weeks after...

Foundation spreads Christmas cheer to thousands of animals

Thousands of dogs and puppies are set to receive gifts and affection this Christmas as the Petbarn Foundation kicks off its annual campaign. This year,...

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Sport

Power up in final contest

A tough weekend at home was polished off with a nice win as Gladstone’s Division Two boys squad took on the Central Queensland Junior...

Powerful start to carnival

An almost-perfect start to the girls’ Under-16s Central Queensland Basketball Junior Competition has seen Gladstone defend their home court admirably. The Power hosted the first...

Gladstone grabs three wins

Gladstone’s Division One squad produced a solid opening to the boys Under-16s Central Queensland Junior Basketball Competition. The Power opened the carnival at home and...

Desertiaux’s final triumph

Boyne Island Tannum Sands’ Owen Desertiaux showed off his talent on the fairways during Queensland’s premier junior golfing event and came away with a...

Highs and lows for Spinks

A five-race meet in torrential conditions saw jockey Adam Spinks have a rollercoaster day at Ferguson Park on Saturday, 14 December. The Gladstone Turf...

The region’s golf results

GLADSTONE GOLF CLUB Vets 18-hole Stableford 16-12 A Grade winner: Garth McKeon 36 Second: Ken Petersen 36 Third: David Rauter 36 B Grade winner: Ronal Hannah 34 Second: Ernie Nagy...

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On This Day: National Emo Day!

Emo is more than just a music genre, it's a subculture. From fashion to lyrics, emo music has influenced an entire generation. For those who...

On This Day: Day of the Dead!

Embrace a vibrant celebration where vivid colors, captivating altars, and joyful gatherings pay homage to ancestors with deep respect and cherished memories. It’s true that...

On This Day: Halloween!

Get ready for a spooky good time this Halloween! Dress up in your favorite costume and indulge in sweet treats, creepy decorations, and thrilling...

On This Day: National Wicked Day!

Set in the land of Oz in a time that predates L. Frank Baum’s book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the musical Wicked tells...

Australia’s much loved tenor ensemble celebrate a key milestone

Marking 30 years since their very first performance in Brisbane in 1995, Australia’s favourite tenor ensemble The Ten Tenors will embark on the massive...

On This Day: World Manta Day!

World Manta Day, celebrated annually on September 17th, is a special occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation status of manta and devil...

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Down the Drain

It was standing room only in the last council meeting in chambers on Tuesday as residents showed up in force to hear the result...

Ports Corp workers strike for family-friendly rosters

A week out from Christmas, Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) workers launched a 24-hour strike after months of negotiations failed to protect their eight-hour working...

Ready to ‘sleigh’ these holidays

As the school bells rang and the classrooms emptied, children across the Gladstone Region welcomed the arrival of school holidays. It’s time to get out...

Weapons and drugs seized South Gladstone

Police have seized several weapons and drugs from a vehicle at South Gladstone on Monday December 16. Around 12.45am police intercepted a vehicle on Oaka...

Healthcare system stretched thin

As the holidays approach, hospitals face the perfect storm of rising patient numbers and stretched resources. Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) is currently...

Snooze you can use

World-leading sleep researchers at CQUniversity have received Australian Government support to unlock optimum napping on the job for shiftworkers. Research shows that a nap on...