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Hearts break for Noah and his Pa

"Together in life, now together in heaven". They were the softly spoken words of a grieving Peter Williamson as he summed up the relationship between...

Crisafulli calling for action

As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project. It is...

Year 12 student leaders at Chanel College Gladstone share their vision for 2026

The 2026 Year 12 Student Leaders at Chanel College have embraced their roles as leaders of the College community. Together they have a...

Inviting mums to connect

New report calls for policy certainty and stronger collaboration to support industry through clean energy transition

Outback Film Festival marks 13 years of bringing Australian cinema to Winton

This week’s blood bulletin

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Sport

League powerhouses clash

Rockhampton Senior Rugby League fans are being treated to an early-season present this weekend. The men’s A Grade competition will host a battle between two...

Star midfielder returns for Bulls

Fresh from an opening round win over defending premiers Yeppoon, Glenmore has been bolstered by the return of club champion Tyson Payne. The dual Bernie...

Steger re-signs with Claws

Monto golden girl Taylah Steger is set for another season with the Capricorn Claws. Steger this year re-signed with the Ruby North Claws as...

Capras seek out Blackhawks

Central Queensland is hunting down back-to-back wins for the first time this season. The Capras will head north to Jack Manski Oval to face Townsville...

Capras talents earn Country selection

Central Queensland Capras talent is strongly represented in the latest Queensland Rugby League Under-17 Country squads, with seven young players earning selection for Sunday's...

Foster fires in local open

Gladstone's Raymond Foster produced another lights-out display to capture a memorable Gladstone Men’s Open victory last Saturday. The championship was a particularly special one for...

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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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QCOSS to address local issues

Local leaders from the community sector will meet with Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) representatives in Gladstone on Thursday, 23 April to discuss...

It’s time to tax the 1 per cent

Life for most people in Central Queensland is getting tougher. Wages are stagnant, prices are going up and keeping your head above water seems...

Digital art takes centre stage with new exhibition

A major new touring exhibition featuring acclaimed digital artists Tim and Mic Gruchy will open at the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery on Friday,...

Innovation the key to relining a 58-year-old raw water pipeline

Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) has successfully relined two key sections of the raw water pipeline connecting Awoonga Dam and the Gladstone Water Treatment...

Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive

In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...

Nine arrests following Operation Atfield in Gladstone region

Nine people have been charged with 22 offences following investigations into the unlawful possession of firearms and dangerous drugs throughout the Gladstone area this...

Major works needed on Gladstone pool

Gladstone’s 50m public pool will close indefinitely at the end of April after structural concerns were uncovered during planning works. The pool, which opened in...

Mackenzie May EP launch

Country music breakout Mackenzie May is set to celebrate her debut EP All The Little Things with a special hometown show at The Junction...

Tenacious Ten in Spotlight

The landowners' group known as Banana Shire's Tenacious Ten tell their story of the toll taken by a seven-year battle to hold out a...

Weekly blood bulletin

After a busy Easter period, blood supplies are looking better, but as always, more donors are needed to keep up with ever-changing demand for...

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