Climate report raises alarm
Every now and again, a Chicken Little character invades our front pages and newspapers, screaming that the sky is falling in.
Or more accurately, warning...
CS Energy posts $324m loss as calls grow to close Callide B on schedule
Queensland’s state-owned energy corporation CS Energy has recorded a $324 million loss for the last financial year, largely attributed to ongoing issues at the...
Nationals cite report that warns of renewable energy costs and impacts
Nationals leader David Littleproud has pointed to new analysis by Rainforest Reserves Australia and environmental advocate Steven Nowakowski as evidence of the potential cost...
Community Events Billboard
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...
Students swap textbooks for snorkels
Queensland students are set to swap textbooks for snorkels with the launch of 1770 Reef Discoveries, a groundbreaking 5-day school excursion combining reef science,...
Vehicle search ends in arrest
Police have charged a man following a vehicle intercept at Toolooa on Sunday, 28 September.
Around 2.20pm, police intercepted a blue Commodore Sedan on the...
No firm closure date yet, say power station’s operators
Gladstone Power Station's joint-venture partners remain adamant no end date has been confirmed for its closure.
An announcement on Wednesday, 1 October referred to CS...
Gladstone Power Station set to be retired in 2029
One of the state's largest and oldest coal-fired power station could be shut down within four years, dramatically expediting the timeline for the plant's...
Fire Ban for Gladstone and Banana LGAs
Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has imposed a local fire ban for Central Region residents.
The local fire ban will be in place from 00:01hrs on...
Securing our energy future forum
I was recently invited to be one of the guest speakers at the Securing Our Energy Future Forum, which was held at Southport on...
Courage and sacrifice
Police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty were remembered across Gladstone, Queensland and the nation on Monday, 29 September,...
Gladstone Golfers tee off for a cause
The Gladstone Golf Club is gearing up for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, fundraising and friendly competition at the Friday Shoot Out on Friday,...
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...
