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Navigating the challenges of volunteering

Volunteering is a noble endeavour; however, behind the scenes, it can have its challenges. Volunteering may involve working in difficult situations and/or with difficult...

Unique perspectives photography showcase

An innovative photography project has engaged a group of adults with intellectual disabilities to create a greater understanding into the lived experience of those...

Drink drivers put on notice as police Christmas blitz begins

A major state-wide police blitz targeting drink drivers over the festive season kicked off last weekend. Annual Christmas road safety campaign, Operation Victor Mistletoe, was...

November Crime Wrap

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In this week’s edition of Let’s Talk Sport 4RO’s Aaron Stevens joins Today Group’s Liam Emerton to discuss subscription-based companies taking over sport and...

The CQ boys are back

With the new year just around the corner our Central Queensland Capras are hitting their straps in pre-season. With a strong core of experience helping...

Maunga magic ends 2023

The final round of 2023 for the Gladstone senior men and women’s division one basketball competitions got underway this week with all seven matches...

Under-18s smash champs

It was an undefeated run through the North Queensland under-18 Zone Championships for our Central Queensland side. Starting off by taking on Mackay-Whitsunday on...

Stars of the CC tree

The Glen Cricket Club will be on top of the Capricorn Challenge when the fireworks for the New Year are surrounding our region. The...

Green machine continues to roll

The BITS are now running the show at the top of the GCI One Day Premiership after both their sides knocked off their respective...

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Bringing Matthew’s drama to Gympie

From last years successful 'The John Drama' performance, Gympie will now see 'the Matthew Drama' hitting the stage later this month at the Cooloola...

‘Look at us’ on stage says Aspy Jones

Aspy Jones are excited to release their new single, ‘Look At Us’ and are celebrating its launch with a Live and Local night of...

Community Events Billboard

Saturday 24 June Mt Larcom and District Show Come and join in on one of the biggest regional shows within the CQ Region. Featuring a new...

A male Magpie Lark

The nest building process for Magpie-larks is a very interesting. Both male and female birds work together to build a bowl-shaped nest on a...

Plant powerline smart

A problem that occurs all across Queensland is that many people plant the wrong sized trees under powerlines. Than at the same time there...

White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike

The White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike is a medium sized slender bird that grows to around 25cm long. They are grey on the head and back, white...

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Seniors Happy Hour at Gladstone Aquatic Centre Seniors (60+) get entry to the pool for free for an hour between 7:45am to 8:45am every...

Renewable battery project proposed for Wurdong Heights

Australian company Akaysha Energy hosted a community drop in session on Thursday 30 November to give local residents the opportunity to discuss its proposed...

Curtis Island LNG facility week-long lock-up due to ‘unseaworthy’ tanker

A stranded Chinese LNG vessel that blocked the Curtis Island LNG export facility for a week has finally been towed to outer anchorage and...

‘Tis the season

It’s Christmas party time! And for many businesses, this means celebrating with employees and customers at Christmas parties and events. While the...

Where should I position my bricks and mortar store?

Previously we answered a question about the advantages and disadvantages of having a bricks and mortar store over a purely e-commerce business. If...

CH man charged with child exploitation, weapons offences

A Central Highlands man will face court in December charged with multiple child exploitation and weapons offences. Detectives from the Emerald Criminal Investigation Branch arrested...