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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...

Students explore future pathways

Water torture looms large

Calliope, Benaraby back for Butch

Take a pit stop at Bob’s Garage

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Sport

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...

Gladstone stars selected for Capricornia women’s squad

A tight affair saw Beef earn the chocolates in the annual Reef v Beef Women’s match. Beef — thanks to a double from Rockhampton Brothers...

Ruby shines in grand final

Boyne Island Tannum Sands export Ruby Strange was draped in gold last weekend — and she’s hoping to double that tally on Saturday. Strange skippered...

From the harbour to the coalfields

A contingent of riders from Gladstone were in Emerald competing in Rounds 1 and 2 of the BMX State Series on Saturday and Sunday,...

Plans key to premiership

The Glen are ‘quietly confident’ heading into their first Rockhampton Cricket A Grade grand final in five years. The minor premiers – who haven’t claimed...

Positive end for Capras

Central Queensland’s Mal Meninga Cup outfit were blown off the park by Souths Logan last Sunday. The Magpies, playing on their home ground at Davies...

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Entertainment

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...

On This Day: National Dream Day!

The modern world is a place where dreams really can come true! Whether the dream is to become a person who travels all over the...

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Uplifting and empowering

Gladstone’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment was showcased in early March at the Gladstone Engineering Alliance’s 2026 International Women’s Day Luncheon. More than 320...

Banana Shire moves to recovery mode

The Banana Shire Council has acted quickly to work on damaged roads across the region as floodwaters from the Dawson River receded to give...

The great AI content heist

In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...

Planned burn in Eurimbula National Park

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn in Eurimbula National Park between Thursday, 19 March and Monday, 23 March 2026,...

Green light for Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre

Gladstone Regional Council has approved Paynters Pty Ltd to build the long-awaited Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre. Construction is anticipated to commence in May 2026, with...

Infrastructure replacement paves the way for Harbour Arbour project

Gladstone-based company McCosker Contracting has secured the tender to upgrade essential infrastructure and transform a section of Goondoon Street with upgraded street lighting, gardens...

Hospital springs a leak

The torrential rain that fell over the Gladstone region claimed another casualty in the Gladstone Hospital. Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher said it was no...

Bringing sunshine to students’ lives

All it took was compassion and cold hard cash for students at Rosella Park School to have their lives enriched with the $100,000 donation...

Stop, check and protect

As scam activity continues to rise, Australians are increasingly being targeted by criminals using sophisticated tactics, fear and urgency to exploit trust. Local bank, Auswide...

Canavan unveils shadow ministers

Fresh from claiming leadership of the National Party, Senator Matt Canavan was back in Central Queensland this week to announce the "posse of patriots"...

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