Surgical ward welcomes new nurse influx
Gladstone Hospital’s medical surgical ward has welcomed an influx of new nurses thanks to a successful recruitment campaign.
As demand grows and services expand, Central...
Powerlink grants light up local clubs
Thirteen projects across the Gladstone and Banana local government areas will get their share of almost $50,000 from Powerlink’s community grants program.
This year’s program...
GPA container terminal open for investors
The Gladstone Ports Corporation has opened an investment opportunity for a new Port of Gladstone container terminal to unlock a critical gateway for Australia’s...
Rock the reef in 2026
The Agnes Blues Roots and Rock Festival is ready to turn it up to eleven from 20 to 22 February 2026, transforming the Southern...
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...
MP support for netball as Olympic sport
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has his eye on the goal of seeing netball as an Olympic sport in 2032, supporting Central Queensland as a...
SES cleans up after storm
A destructive storm cell travelled 700 kilometres up the eastern seaboard before lashing Agnes Water and 1770 and packing 120kph winds when it hit...
Opportunities abound in industry pipeline report
The Queensland Major Contractors Association launched its 2025-26 Major Projects Pipeline Report with $10 billion in high-value funded pipeline activity slated for the Fitzroy...
CQ renewable energy boom to create 37,000 jobs
A new report from CQUniversity, funded by Central Queensland Power, reveals that the construction and operation of solar and wind farms in...
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State Government multicultural grants
The Gladstone Islamic Open Day and Eid Celebration is one of 70 community organisations whose cultural events were supported by the...
Men find safe space in Bob’s Garage
On Wednesday, 19 November, coinciding with International Men’s Day, the Gladstone community came together to celebrate the grand opening of Bob’s Garage —...
Minister denies net zero damaging Rio refinery
Federal Industry and Innovation Minister Tim Ayres has fended off attacks on the production slowdown ahead for Rio Tinto's Yarwun alumina refinery being linked...
Surgical ward welcomes new nurse influx
Gladstone Hospital’s medical surgical ward has welcomed an influx of new nurses thanks to a successful recruitment campaign.
As demand grows and services expand, Central...
