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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...

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...

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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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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

Australia’s beloved Heelers are coming to the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 11 April for an exciting live theatre experience. The smash-hit show, based on...

Banana looks to drought-proof future

An Urban Water Security Assessment for Biloela and surrounding Dawson Valley communities has recommended the Banana Shire Council retain its contracts with the Gladstone...

Major project opportunities for Gladstone

As critical minerals processing and large-scale renewable energy projects continue to gain momentum across Queensland, attention is turning to what these developments mean for...

The spotlight is waiting for local musicians

From solo acts to bands, local musicians have thrown their hat in the ring and entered the CQ Talent Unleashed: The Music Edition. With...

Four days of fun this Easter

Fireworks over the water, laughter in the air and the harbour alive with colour, the Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival is set to return from...

Crash victim flown to Brisbane

A 19-year-old Gladstone man was flown to Brisbane in a serious condition following a single vehicle crash at Upton Street, Beecher, on Friday, 27...

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...