Twiggy top of the world at Clarke Creek
He may be one of Australia's biggest advocates for renewable energy, but billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest doesn't believe in Net Zero.
Speaking at the official...
Bright minds, bright futures for local youth
Gladstone’s brightest young scientific minds were celebrated on Tuesday night, 21 October, at the National Youth Science Forum Recognition Dinner, held at the Gladstone...
Community input sought for Deepwater Creek Flood Study
Gladstone Regional Council is seeking community knowledge and past experiences to help guide a flood study of Deepwater Creek.
The purpose of the study is...
Veterans condemn government’s military honours legislation
Military veterans across Flynn and indeed right across Australia, have condemned the Albanese Government’s recent legislation restricting the eligibility period for military honours and...
Gladstone’s first motorised fire truck
In 1905, the Volunteer Fire Brigade was successful in saving the Grand Hotel from a cottage fire next door.
Because they were all volunteers,...
Thousands enjoy region’s beaches
Warm weather last weekend drew thousands to Wide Bay Capricorn beaches, keeping surf lifesavers and lifeguards busy with preventative measures and first aid.
Across the...
State Government set to deliver Empowering Councils Bill
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the...
News in Brief
Total fire ban extended for region
The Queensland Fire Department has extended a local fire ban for Central Queensland residents including the Gladstone region...
The turtles are here: cut the glow to help them go
Locals have celebrated the official launch of turtle nesting season with the ringing of the bells to signify the first Flatbacks landing on Mon...
GLCA: Trusted local care
For almost 50 years, Gladstone Community Linking Agency (GCLA) has been a trusted local provider of aged care services across Central Queensland.
Offering everything...
NFP House flooded with calls for help
NFP House in Gladstone says it is being inundated with calls from local not-for-profits struggling with tension and breakdowns within their management committees.
From clubs...
Honouring three beautiful souls
Jordana Johnson, her son Jordan Norris and his best mate Chazz Mather will forever be the faces of an unimaginable tragedy etched on the...

















