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So GLAD you made it Jake

It was music to the ears of Councillor Glenn Churchill to be at Sydney's Handa Opera to see and hear prodigious Gladstone talent Jake...

The real value isn’t on the stage.

It’s a strange thing to hear in a room full of people, but someone said it to me at last month's Connecting Industry Luncheon,...

Ground broken on $5M patient transfer facility

Gladstone Airport will be home to a new purpose-built Patient Transfer Facility, delivering a major boost to regional health infrastructure and improving aeromedical patient...

Nationals pour scorn on Senator’s gas tax

GEA Supply Chain Expo draws crowd

Festival breaks $1M economic record

Council investigates pool’s future

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News Bargaining Incentive a win for regional communities

Regional news publishers have welcomed the release of draft News Bargaining Incentive legislation and urged all Members of Parliament, regardless of party, to support...

Grim picture of housing affordability

Anglicare's latest Rental Affordability Snapshot has painted a grim picture, with new data showing that people on the lowest incomes have virtually no access...

Capras round out perfect night at new-look Browne Park

The storyline wrote itself as Central Queensland usurped the defending champions in its return to Browne Park Stadium. The Capras battled Burleigh in front of...

Jenkins’ historic moment

The booming sound of the Capras fans broke the decibel limit as fullback Peyton Jenkins followed up on rampaging second-rower Nixon Putt to score...

Countdown on until Census night

The 2026 Census is less than 100 days away, with Census night to be held on Tuesday, 11 August, 2026. The Census is an...

HookUp reels in thousands

With 3200 tickets sold, this year’s Boyne Tannum HookUp was one of the largest on record. The 31st edition of the annual family fishing competition...

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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 Bubble Tea Day!

Deliciously refreshing tea combined with sweetened milk and tapioca pearls, bubble tea is an incredible Taiwanese treat that has become popular around the world. Sometimes...

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 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...

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Celebrating 90 years

The Callide Valley Show is back on Friday, 15 May and Saturday, 16 May, marking 90 years of showcasing local agriculture, talent and community...

Tax freedom under threat

This week marks ‘Tax Freedom Day’ for the average Australian. The average Australian taxpayer pays about a third of their income in taxes, so for...

Forced to close clothing exchange for kids

Moura resident Natalie Strom says she is devastated after being forced to close her children's clothing exchange, which has provided a special service for...

A coastal celebration of culture, history and community

Queensland’s most unique coastal festival returns from 22–24 May 2026, as the Town of 1770 comes alive with a three-day celebration of history, culture...

Shining a light on volunteers

As we approach National Volunteer Week (18–24 May 2026), I would like to take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on our local volunteer...

Gladstone part of state’s fuel security plan

Gladstone has been identified as a key player in the state government’s push to strengthen Queensland’s fuel security, with new plans targeting expanded storage,...

Sugar industry facing increasing pressures

The hot topic at the moment is the state of the nation, isn't it? I know it's like an echo out of the Swiss Alps...

Screen time is shaping your brain – but you can take control

Every click, scroll and decision is training your brain – and experts say those choices may matter more than you think. However, CQUniversity Adjunct Senior...

Billions in gas exported, but where are the returns?

If you’re a nurse, teacher, retail worker or driller’s offsider, you’re paying more tax than any of Australia’s massive gas corporations. Most of the gas...

Seller disclosure laws improving buyer protection, not driving gazumping

Queensland’s new seller disclosure laws are not responsible for gazumping or failed property deals, Queensland Law Society (QLS) says, as sellers continue to adjust...

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