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Reclaiming the tidal flats – Kookaburra Shells

Before 1900, a large tidal flat covered an area from Auckland Point to Barney Point. This took in a curved area from Auckland Point,...

PM’s fuel address ‘could have been a social media post’

The prime minister's televised address in which he urged Australians to go about the Easter break as normal "could have been a social media...

Good weather, better fish

Inshore/Offshore What a welcome sight it was to see a small weather window open up today after what has felt like an eternity of sitting...

Bluey live on stage

Banana looks to drought-proof future

Major project opportunities for Gladstone

The spotlight is waiting for local musicians

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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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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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The ATO is taking a firmer approach and early action matters

Over recent months, we’ve noticed a clear change in the Australian Taxation Office’s approach to tax compliance and debt collection. While the ATO...

Easter in Gladstone for Governor

Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, will join Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett for a series of official...

Streets set for Easter fun

The streets of Gladstone are set to come alive with colour, creativity and community spirit as the McCosker Contracting Easter Street Parade makes its...

Suns secure national honours in Canberra

Gladstone Suns Australian Football Club has been recognised on the national stage. The AFL Capricornia club took home multiple honours at the Alcohol and Drug...

If one door closes, does your influence?

I went looking for a stock called “Disconnected” the other day. Thought it might be a good buy given we’re being told to stay...

CS Energy chief executive resigns

CS Energy's chief executive officer Brian Gillespie has tendered his resignation after nine months in the role. Mr Gillespie was appointed to the role in...

Pedestrian killed at Calliope

Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash which claimed the life of a pedestrian at Calliope on Friday, 27 March. Initial investigations indicate that at...

Man arrested in relation to 3D printed firearms at Agnes Water

Detectives from Gladstone’s Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of Browns Plains CIB, have charged a 40-year-old man following investigations into 3D-printed firearms. On...

Dezi Freeman killed after six-month search: reports

Fugitive Dezi Freeman has been reportedly shot dead by police after more than six months on the run following the killing of two officers. Victoria...

Narelle’s lasting impact

Cyclone Narelle will be long remembered as Cat 4/5, as it hit south of Lockhart River last Friday close to the famed Princess Charlotte...

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