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Parcel wrapping on offer in Gladstone ahead of Mother’s Day

From Saturday, 2 May to Saturday, 9 May, Gladstone City Centre Plaza will host Cancer Council Queensland’s annual Mother’s Day Parcel Wrap, offering shoppers...

First Responders to be recognised at special night

Gladstone’s first responders will be recognised for their service and dedication at a special gala and awards night later this year. The Gladstone Community First...

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in Gladstone

The Gladstone Branch of Cancer Council Queensland will host its “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” event on Friday, 22 May at the Gladstone Ports Corporation...

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Capricornia march to gold

Capricornia’s women have marched through the 47th Battalion Carnival as undefeated champions. The team, made up of players from Rockhampton, Gladstone and Central Highlands rugby...

Ogden enjoys the experience of a lifetime in Malaysia

Gladstone star Laith Ogden has had an experience of a lifetime, touring Malaysia alongside the Hockey Australia Country senior team. Ogden, who plays hockey...

National silver for Tyson

Tyson Brezigar comes from a high-calibre sporting family, and a national silver medal has now been added to their list of collective achievements. The 15-year-old...

Power split double-header

Port City’s men walked the plank last weekend to come home with an important road win. The Power travelled to Hibiscus Stadium to battle South...

Port City sink 32 in final quarter to claim maiden win

Port City’s women bounced back after a defeat on Anzac Day and from a 10-point final-quarter deficit to break their season duck and rise...

Spletter slots the winner for Gladstone women in CQHL

Gladstone had one of its best weekends as a merger squad in the Central Queensland Hockey League, highlighted by a hard-fought women’s victory. Gladstone’s women...

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On This Day: National Bubble Tea Day!

Deliciously refreshing tea combined with sweetened milk and tapioca pearls, bubble tea is an incredible Taiwanese treat that has become popular around the world. Sometimes...

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 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...

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Camper injured by falling tree in wild weather on North West Island

CapRescue was tasked on the morning of Sunday, 26 April, to assist a 24-year-old woman who was camping on North West Island when a...

Buffel grass – a feed of national significance

There's been a lot of noise in social media lately from environmental groups talking about putting Buffel on the WONS list - the Weeds...

Anglers enjoy good weather

Inshore/Offshore What a fortnight it has been on the water! After months of strong winds keeping boats on the trailer, we were finally rewarded with...

Migration integrity plan

A Coalition Government will restore integrity, fairness and public confidence in Australia’s migration system, announcing recently the first instalment of our comprehensive Australian Values...

Beach patrols to wind down for winter period

There is just one patrol weekend remaining across Queensland beaches as Surf Life Saving Queensland staff will now wind down for the winter period. A...

New Chief Executive for Powerlink Queensland

Powerlink Queensland announced on Monday, 27 April, the appointment of Dr Sean Mc Goldrick as its new Chief Executive, bringing more than three decades...

Rum City Foods remains committed to customers

For local businesses like Rum City Foods, the fuel crisis has significantly increased operating costs and placed added pressure on distribution businesses like theirs. General...

One in three students failing maths – expert says the system is to blame

New analysis from CQUniversity Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Education Dr Ragnar Purje argues that mathematics – one of the most stable and universal disciplines...

QTIC calls for urgent stabilisation support of tourism industry

Queensland’s peak tourism body has warned the industry is approaching a breaking point, calling for immediate, targeted cost relief to be included in the...

Heading south for the winter

Tourism Tasmania has launched the 2026 iteration of its award-winning Off Season campaign, showcasing more than 500 bookable offers and events, and inviting Australians...