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What will you achieve in 2026?

As we head into 2026, Australian small business owners and individual taxpayers face a year that is less about headline-grabbing reforms and more about...

Tributes flow for Nationals statesman, Ron Boswell

Tributes are flowing for former Queensland senator Ron Boswell, who has died aged 85, remembered as a tireless champion of small business, regional Australia...

Three-year-old boy dies in Bundaberg

Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a three-year-old boy in Thabeban on Wednesday, 6 January. Around 9.25pm, police located...

Councillor appointed to GAWB board

OUT AND ABOUT at Handmade Twilight Markets, Agnes Water

Timely, accurate data sharing crucial in disasters

The Friendship Tree – understanding the roots of connection

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Sport

The region’s golf results

GLADSTONE GOLF CLUB Men’s stableford 31-12 A Grade winner: Raymond Foster 37, second: Ken Petersen 37, third: Ricky Rowe 26. B Grade winner: Clive Stewart 38,...

Junior stars of pool descend on Gladstone

In a boost for the region, Gladstone is set to host a tournament featuring the country's top young cueists next week. The Gladstone Eight Ball...

Brahmans barge to the top

Queensland Country have had an unbelievable start to the first three days of the Australian Country Cricket Championships. With four wins from as many...

The Glen leads statistics

With the restart of the Rockhampton Cricket A Grade Premiership approaching, it’s time to take a snapshot of how the competition stands after Round...

New year, bigger catches

Inshore/Offshore How good has the weather been the last week. We have seen plenty of boats head offshore for New Year's with high hopes of filling...

2025 moments: Third premiership takes home bronze spot

Number three on the list had to go to Clinton and their third straight Wesley Hall Cup. The Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast...

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Ruby Mills to mesmerise at Agnes Blues Fest

After a mesmerising acoustic ensemble performance on the Discovery Stage in 2025, rising star Ruby Mills will be returning with her full band to...

On This Day: Christmas Day!

The origins of Christmas Day can be traced back to ancient times, when many cultures all over the world celebrated various winter festivals and...

On This Day: Bake Cookies Day!

Bake Cookies Day occurs in the middle of the holiday season, and is a great excuse to bake some delicious cookies to help you...

On This Day:

Gingerbread houses are a favourite holiday pastime with families, be it with parents, grandparents, or even both! These delicious, decorative bread houses have always...

On This Day: Christmas Jumper Day!

Christmas Jumper Day brings a burst of color and joy to the holiday season. People across the country wear their most festive sweaters, creating...

On This Day: International Animal Rights Day!

Humans, who share the planet with all kinds of different creatures, sometimes need to be reminded that animals deserve to be treated with dignity,...

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New Year’s Resolutions – is there a better way

Each January, people greet the new year with optimism, vowing to make changes through New Year’s resolutions. Although most resolutions are abandoned by February,...

Indexation of youth and student payments not enough

The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as Thursday's routine indexation falls short of what people need to afford basic necessities, the...

Prestige properties lead the way

Property prices and sales activity react to a continuous to-and-fro of supply and demand, with the influence of population growth, housing approvals, interest rates,...

Register hoped to help significant reforms to child safety laws

Described as one of the most significant reforms to child safety laws in Queensland’s history, the Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register...

Crackdown on electronic scooters

More than 2000 fines have been issued as part of a major crackdown on illegal and dangerous e-mobility devices across the state. Queensland Police launched...

Beef over Chinese tariffs

Capricornia MP Michelle Landry says China’s imposition of a 55 per cent tariff on Australian beef will deliver a devastating blow to Central Queensland’s...

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