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A new tax on big super balances: what you need to know

Superannuation remains one of the most tax-effective ways for Australians to build long-term wealth for retirement. However, a new measure known as Division 296...

Resilience on show across Central Queensland

What a start to the year we’ve had in Central Queensland. Flash flooding in January from ex-tropical Cyclone Koji cut off the small community of...

Mullets for Mental Health is back in 2026

Registrations are now open for Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health, with Australians encouraged to turn their mullet into something meaningful this April. From...

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Sport

The Glen break title drought

After six long years without silverware, The Glen have reached the pinnacle of Rockhampton Cricket A Grade for a second time. The Gladstone-based team captured...

Making moments matter

Grand finals usually come down to moments – and The Glen stood tall when they arose to capture the club’s second Rockhampton Cricket A...

Retired cult hero Master Jamie teaching new lessons

As far as Queensland cult heroes go, they don’t come much bigger than Master Jamie. The former galloper claimed 19 victories from a 64-start career,...

Barbie is hot to head to Florida

Pint-sized filly Wasabi Barbie, a Rockhampton two-year-old bred in Comet and originally raced by Jesse Beak, could be destined for a career as a...

The region’s golf results

GLADSTONE GOLF CLUB Men’s Par competition 14-03 A Grade winner: Dale Harris -1, second: Brandon -2, third: Raymond Foster -2 B Grade winner: Jayden Taylor +4, second:...

Fine Reef wipes out Beef

The Gladstone-infused Reef produced a stellar defensive performance to overcome Beef in last Saturday’s main event. The Reef squad, featuring players from Gladstone Brothers and...

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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 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...

From Scotland to home soil

Since relocating to her father’s native Scotland in 2020, proud Gladstone singer-songwriter Leah Chynoweth-Tidy has been flying the flag internationally for her Australian roots...

On This Day: World Sleep Day!

Sleep may seem like such a normal aspect of life that it might seem silly to even talk about it! It can be one...

On This Day: National Plant a Flower Day!

Few things on the planet are more beautiful or fascinating than flowers – and with over 400,000 flowering plant species in the world, there’s...

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A Hug from the Sea – now installed

Cosmos Arts for Health Inc. is proud to advocate for the use of local artists in health spaces, bringing creativity, comfort, and connection to...

Resilience on show across Central Queensland

What a start to the year we’ve had in Central Queensland. Flash flooding in January from ex-tropical Cyclone Koji cut off the small community of...

Give local legends the recognition they deserve

Do you know volunteers making an impact within the community? Gladstone Regional Council wants to give local legends the recognition they deserve via the...

Teen crime spree leads to 15 arrests across Capricornia District

Over the past weekend, 15 teenagers have been charged with property crime offences across the Capricornia District as part of ongoing arrests made as...

Tourism roadmap for next decade

The Gladstone Region has taken an important step toward strengthening its visitor economy with the launch of the Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited...

Reflecting on a big week in politics

They say a week is a long time in politics. A couple of Sundays ago, I packed my bags for a Parliamentary sitting week....

Land revaluations lob for region

A new round of land valuations for the Gladstone Regional Council has delivered an across-the-board increase of 26 per cent since last being conducted...

No justice for Robodebt victims

Last week, Robodebt victims got the news they were dreading: there will be no consequences for the people who designed, implemented and defended the...

Greenfield coal mine ticks off milestone

Baralaba South has completed its Environmental Impact Statement process to progress the development of a new open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Banana Shire. The...

Why community voices matter for Gladstone’s environmental future

Gladstone is a region known for industry, innovation and resilience. It is also home to extraordinary natural assets—from the nearby Southern Great Barrier Reef...