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Have your say on mobile connectivity bill

The Coalition is calling for submissions to a Senate Inquiry examining Labor’s flawed mobile connectivity bill which is big on promises but short on...

Gladstone crime wrap

Entering premises and stealing - Toolooa A 50-year-old Toolooa man has been charged following investigations into an enter premise offence in Toolooa on Sunday. 15...

Connected Youth Cafe returns for Youth Week

Fresh off the back of two successful events held at Calliope and Tannum Sands, the Connected Youth Café will return alongside many other events...

Digital Edition

Sport

Harry a hero for The Glen

After a nine-year absence, Harry Fordyce returned to the sport he loved – but even he couldn’t have dreamt of a better finish to...

Reds 50th year double-up

Yaralla celebrated a half-century with premierships in both hands. The Reds welcomed Gladstone Brothers to Yaralla Sports Club for the Gladstone Cricket One Day Premiership...

Diehm leads talent search

The Queensland Academy of Sport brought Gladstone’s own bronze medallist to help unearth the next generation of sporting talent in the region. The QAS, supported...

Port City suffers heartbreaking defeat to local rivals

Port City’s women came within one point of breaking their winless start to the Queensland State League 2 season. The Power welcomed Rockhampton to...

Clinton puts nine past Roos with ‘Skye’ high performance

Clinton continue to be a goal-scoring force in the women's Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast competition. Last Saturday Green Machine earned a 9-1...

Central sneaks past Eagles

Round 3 of the Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast competition saw Central claim another clean sheet and impressive victory. At Brian Niven Park...

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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 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...

Local Restaurant Serves Up Support for Roseberry Qld this International Women’s Day

Roseberry Qld is extending its heartfelt thanks to Rocksalt Gladstone for their generous support during this year’s International Women’s Day celebration. Through their special...

Autumn weather is here

The Autumnal time of the year has arrived. Biloela recorded a 15.6C minimum last Sunday, the coolest minimum since 7 December, 2025. Places across the Central...

Drive low and help turtles grow

When driving on the beach, staying below the high tide mark helps protect nesting sea turtles. At Rules Beach, things are a little different. Large...

Understanding de facto property settlements

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia now have the jurisdiction to deal with de facto property settlements including same sex couples. The first...

Groundbreaking safety expo launching in Rockhampton

Rockhampton will soon welcome an exciting and unprecedented event as the Regional Safety Expo Australia debuts for the first time, bringing a unique blend...

Digital classrooms may be failing students – experts call for a rethink

As concerns grow about declining student performance across literacy, numeracy and critical thinking, CQUniversity experts are calling for a major rethink of how technology...

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...