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QCOSS to address local issues

Local leaders from the community sector will meet with Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) representatives in Gladstone on Thursday, 23 April to discuss...

It’s time to tax the 1 per cent

Life for most people in Central Queensland is getting tougher. Wages are stagnant, prices are going up and keeping your head above water seems...

Digital art takes centre stage with new exhibition

A major new touring exhibition featuring acclaimed digital artists Tim and Mic Gruchy will open at the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery on Friday,...

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Sport

Capras seek out Blackhawks

Central Queensland is hunting down back-to-back wins for the first time this season. The Capras will head north to Jack Manski Oval to face Townsville...

Capras talents earn Country selection

Central Queensland Capras talent is strongly represented in the latest Queensland Rugby League Under-17 Country squads, with seven young players earning selection for Sunday's...

Foster fires in local open

Gladstone's Raymond Foster produced another lights-out display to capture a memorable Gladstone Men’s Open victory last Saturday. The championship was a particularly special one for...

Roosters fly out to opening victory against Tigers

Calliope captured a momentum-building win to kick off the Northern Districts Rugby League campaign. The Roosters were too good for Avondale in the opening...

Sports Minister backs CQ

With the verbal support from the Sports Minister, Central Queensland’s bid to become the NRL’s 20th team is ramping up. At a press conference unveiling...

Rockynats inspiring women to find place in car community

Every April, the streets of Rockhampton are transformed by the rumble of engines, the blinding reflection of polished chrome and the unmistakable energy of...

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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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Weekly blood bulletin

After a busy Easter period, blood supplies are looking better, but as always, more donors are needed to keep up with ever-changing demand for...

Baffle Creek drug lab uncovered

​Detectives from Moranbah Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and Gladstone CIB have charged a 53-year-old Dysart man following joint investigations with Australian Border Force into...

The Hunter’s Aussie story

For nearly 50 years, the Hillman brand was a fixture on Australian roads. Its most popular nameplate, the Minx, sold in various guises...

Gladstone valuer delivers landmark PNG property workshops

Gladstone-based property valuer Josh Stanton has successfully delivered a landmark series of valuation workshops across Papua New Guinea, drawing a combined 250 participants, including...

Time to head out for a quality fish

Inshore/Offshore After weeks of sitting on the sidelines the SE wind has finally eased off this week and provided a few welcome opportunities for boats...

Understanding enmeshment: when closeness becomes confusing

Closeness in relationships is often seen as a strength. We value connection, loyalty and emotional support, particularly within families, teams and long-standing partnerships. But...

Rio bailout a billion dollar band-aid

Flynn MP Colin Boyce has cautiously welcomed the federal and state governments' joint $2 billion bailout for Rio Tinto's Boyne Smelters, with the caveat...

Why fire still matters

While attending a weekend event recently, I was reminded how mesmerising, and unexpectedly safe, it can feel to sit around a small campfire in...

Super-K flu threat grows amid falling vaccination rates

Doctors are warning Aussies to brace for a deadly flu season, with the “Super K” strain spreading early and vaccination rates continuing to fall. Only...

New sailing dates for India River Voyages

Imagine a 15-day round trip from and then back to Delhi experiencing everything India has to offer both on and off the river thanks...