Digital Disconnect aims to combat tracking and empower vulnerable individuals
Central Queensland residents concerned about hidden surveillance now have a new line of defence with the launch of iAssist’s Digital Disconnect service.
The world-first initiative,...
Fatal traffic crash at Barney Point
The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Barney Point on Tuesday, 9 September.
Officers were called to a sports club...
Applications open for 2026 Ergon Energy and Energex pre-apprenticeship program
High school students across Queensland are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 Ergon Energy Network and Energex Pre-apprenticeship Program, with applications now open.
The...
Boyne Valley Showcase a hit
The Boyne Valley Showcase has once again been a success, attracting around 350 community members to the 2025 event last weekend.
The Showcase brings together...
Asymmetry of information – the catalyst for Daniel’s Law
I have made a submission as part of the public consultation over the Community Protection and Public Child Sex Offender Register (Daniel’s Law) Bill...
Wild weekend for three teens ends in arrests
Police have charged three Central Queensland teenagers following a series of break and enters in Tieri over the weekend.
Around 4.20am and 6am on 6...
Barra and Bream boom
Inshore/Offshore
The last week has not presented many opportunities for us anglers to head offshore due to the strong SE winds which have been set...
Strike a pose, get ready: Gladstone launches resilience photo comp
Gladstone Regional Council is calling on residents to capture what disaster preparedness looks like in their daily lives as part of the Gladstone Get...
Challenging conditions for coal, as royalties deemed ‘out of touch’
One of the Bowen Basin’s biggest coal operators has joined the growing chorus criticising the State Government’s royalty regime.
BMA’s Head of Operations...
Young people ‘not prepared’ for social media ban
On Thursday, 4 September eSafety published summaries of its community consultation on social media for under-16s, revealing teens view certain aspects of social media...
Call to ‘bin the bin tax’
The State Opposition has joined Queensland councils in calling to "bin the bin tax", following a Local Government Association of Queensland survey that found...
Rocking on at Gold Coast
Semi-retired, you’d think there’d be time to relax a bit.
Apart from one hugely enjoyable overseas trip, last year largely comprised tidying up from...
Capras hold on for point
Central Queensland took an NRL-bolstered Ipswich side to the absolute limit last Saturday, just falling short in the final moments.
The third-placed Capras welcomed the...
