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From monsoon to autumn

It has been a sudden transition from the humid monsoon to the drier autumn, after the 12 cyclones out of the mega monsoon. This dumped...

Champion jockey is Rocky bound

CRAIG WILLIAMS SET TO RIDE ROTHFIRE IN THE ARCHER Popular Group 1 jockey Craig Willimas will be back in Rockhampton next Sunday to ride the...

Reclaiming focus and order

For me, the Easter long weekend just gone was an opportunity to “clean house”. And I mean in every sense of the phrase. Over...

Smart glasses make students better cheats – but poorer learners

Refinery bid a chance for Labor to back Australia

Join the investigation to protect the bush we love

New Agnes Water church project supporting community

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Sport

CQ narrow in on Seagulls

Central Queensland has one last hurdle to overcome before finally returning home to Browne Park. The Capras are set to travel to the border to...

Battle of the birds headlines sixth round of local football

It’s the battle of the birds at Apex Park this Saturday with Capricorn Coast playing host to Nerimbera. The Round 6 Football Queensland Premier...

Upton to lead the Maroons

CQ product Tamika Upton will lead Queensland into the 2026 State of Origin series. Upton, one of the region’s most accomplished exports, steps into the...

The region’s golf results

GLADSTONE GOLF CLUB Men’s Stableford 15-04 A Grade winner: Nathan Elvery 37, second: Artie Vesey-Brown 37, third: Steve Boyer 34. B Grade winner: David Smith 34,...

Port City regroup in second half but fall short of comeback

Port City’s women were knocked down by Logan last Saturday after a brutal first half of the Round 5 Queensland State League 2 clash....

Capricornia hunting gold

The Capricornia men’s side isn’t heading to the 47th Battalion Carnival just to make up the numbers; they are hunting the top prize. Former Yeppoon...

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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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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

Gladstone Regional Council has supported an application for the permanent road closure of a portion of Cislowski Road, Lowmead. The registered owner of 1394 John...

FGP reaches major commissioning milestone at Laurel Bank intake

The Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP) has reached a major commissioning milestone, with water circulating through the Laurel Bank intake pumps for the first...

Lady Elliot Island custodian launches children’s book

Lady Elliot Island custodian Amy Gash has turned her childhood adventures growing up on the Great Barrier Reef into a children’s book series to...

Strong numbers for Rio’s Gladstone region operations

The Gladstone region's pivotal role in Rio Tinto's portfolio has been highlighted in the mining giant's first-quarter operations review. In a notice to the Australian...

Premier’s Gladstone oil refinery plans

Gladstone could be home to an oil refinery, if plans announced by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to ensure the nation's fuel security come to...

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...

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...

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