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Council backs revenue policy ahead of budget

During the Gladstone Regional Council general meeting on Tuesday, 21 April, councillors approved officers recommendations to the Revenue Policy ahead of the adoption of...

CQ fourth for crime

Central Queensland has ranked fourth out of 20 Queensland statistical areas for the highest crime rate, according to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office’s recently...

Beatlemania hits Gladstone stage

The songs that defined a generation will echo through the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on Thursday, 30 April, as Beatlemania on Tour delivers a vibrant...

Lowmead road closure gains council support

FGP reaches major commissioning milestone at Laurel Bank intake

Lady Elliot Island custodian launches children’s book

Strong numbers for Rio’s Gladstone region operations

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Sport

Thunder storm past Power

Port City’s men were put to the sword by Logan in the Queensland State League 2 competition’s return last Saturday. The Power welcomed the Thunder...

O’Dwyer claims Bilo title

Mitch O’Dwyer stole the show at the Biloela Golf Club over the weekend. O’Dwyer claimed the top prize in the Biloela Men’s Open Championship after...

Short-handed Diehards put together a stellar performance

In arguably the most impressive win of the season, an 11-player Valleys squad defeated a full-strength Tannum Sands in Round 2 of the Intersport...

Local rivals finish level

Valleys and Tannum Sands have played out the first hard-fought draw of the fresh Rockhampton Senior Rugby League A Grade season. It was a competitive...

Clinton see off Bear hunt

Clinton smashed in three rapid-fire goals before cruising to the finish line in the men’s Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast competition’s return. Berserker...

Capras hang tough for an epic win

A gritty six-point victory over Townsville was “one of the best wins” Central Queensland coach Lionel Harbin has been part of during his tenure...

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On This Day: National Orchid Day!

With more than 28,000 species, the orchid is a unique and fascinating flowering plant found all over the world. More than 200 species grow...

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 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...

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Colourful finale wraps up Youth Week 2026

Youth Week 2026 wrapped up in spectacular fashion, with a vibrant community celebration marking the end of the school holidays. The highlight event, the...

Feathers set to fly as Duck Pond hits the GECC stage

Get ready, Gladstone, the stage is set for a spellbinding experience as Circa’s world-class performers take flight in Duck Pond, a high-energy, heart-stirring spectacle...

Date for Rockynats 07 locked in

Rockynats 07 has been locked in for 2-4 April 2027, with Rockhampton’s flagship automotive festival already building momentum after another record-breaking year. Delivered in partnership...

NFP house calls on local groups

NFP House is encouraging local not-for-profits to give themselves a boost through it’s organisational health checks – a practical way to reset, refocus and...

Unit C4 overhaul at Callide Power Station

CS Energy has started a scheduled overhaul of Unit C4 at the jointly owned Callide C Power Station as part of its asset management...

Diesel Coal Train – coming through Rocky Glen

In the 1920’s Tom Brown owned about 1¾ acres of land where the Gladstone Camping Centre is situated now. The Dawson Highway at this...

Hearts break for Noah and his Pa

"Together in life, now together in heaven". They were the softly spoken words of a grieving Peter Williamson as he summed up the relationship between...

Crisafulli calling for action

As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project. It is...

Year 12 student leaders at Chanel College Gladstone share their vision for 2026

The 2026 Year 12 Student Leaders at Chanel College have embraced their roles as leaders of the College community. Together they have a...

Inviting mums to connect

Motherland invites mums across Central Queensland to attend a special Mother’s Day event in Rockhampton celebrating connection, community and the incredible women of rural...

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