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Helipad will be a life saver

The town of Biloela will soon have its own permanent helipad, thanks to the generosity of the community and in memory of beloved resident...

Discount Microchipping Day on offer at Discovery Coast

Discovery Coast pet owners will have an opportunity to save money on their furry friend when Council hosts a Discount Microchipping Day at two...

New Bishop for the Diocese of Rockhampton

The Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton has welcomed the appointment of Bishop Danny Meagher as its 11th Bishop, following an announcement by Pope Leo XIV. Bishop...

Be more than a spectator this year

Get thrifty and brighten your day at The ReUse Sheds

A windy Easter is here

First month of Operation Yankee Forge sees welcome downward trend in crime

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Sport

D-day for Sheza Alibi

The honour roll of Doncaster winners reads like a who’s who of Australasian horse racing greats. Briseis, Wakeful, Tobin Bronze, Gunsynd, Emancipation, Super Impose, Sunline,...

Rocky’s Rose blooms in the Mountain

Callaghan Park trainer Jamie McConachy is set to take a shot at a unique major provincial race double after winning last week’s $150,000 King...

New coach, same job for Gladstone star Hetherington

A new coach won’t necessarily bring change for Gladstone NRL export Kobe Hetherington. Hetherington is set to remain in the front-row rotation despite former head...

Fleet announced for B2G

The fleet is now confirmed for the 78th Gladstone Ports Corporation Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race ahead of the start on Good Friday. The...

Premiership path plotted

Gladstone-based teams have had their path to Rockhampton Rugby League glory laid out in front of them this week. The Rockhampton Rugby League men’s and...

Centralites clean up Nerimbera in lone Round 4 contest

Central cleaned up Nerimbera in the lone Women’s Football Queensland Premier League contest played last Saturday. The Magpies travelled to Brian Niven Park to battle...

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Entertainment

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...

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...

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What 25 years in one organisation teaches you about change

Staying in one organisation for more than 25 years isn’t something I ever planned. It’s something that happens through seasons of change (some chosen,...

There’s nowhere like New Orleans

“If you put your hands over your ears and look around, the bright lights could put you in any city but take your hands...

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...

Helipad will be a life saver

The town of Biloela will soon have its own permanent helipad, thanks to the generosity of the community and in memory of beloved resident...

Hospital farewells Frank

After 21 years in the theatre team, Gladstone Hospital’s perioperative department has said a fond farewell to retiring registered nurse Frank. During a farewell...

Canavan on the ticket

National Party leader Matt Canavan has been preselected on the Queensland LNP’s Senate ticket for the 2028 federal election, putting an end to speculation...

Australia’s energy crisis

Australia has more resources per person than any country in the world except for Saudi Arabia. Yet we are entering the worst energy crisis...

Boyce opposes expanding Parliament

Flynn MP Colin Boyce will strongly oppose any move by the Albanese Government to increase the size of the Australian Parliament, warning it would...

Empowering regional communities

For more than 180 years, Elders have been a cornerstone of rural and regional Australian communities. Their annual initiative, the Community Giving Project, supports...

A safe and happy Easter to all

As Easter approaches, I would like to take a moment to wish everyone across the Flynn electorate a safe, happy and peaceful holiday period. Easter...

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