News in Brief
1080 baiting program - Curtis Island
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is planning to conduct Feral Animal Control of 1080 baiting in the northern...
TAFE Careers Expo opens doors to real jobs and real futures in CQ
With workforce shortages continuing to hit key industries across regional Queensland, CQUniversity’s 2026 TAFE Careers Expo has provided a crucial link between Central Queenslanders...
Step up and take the chance
Ava Hetherington's recognition as the Gladstone Regional Council's Australia Day 2026 Young Citizen of the Year sets a shining example of community service.
Ava's sister...
From top cop to top citizen
One of the region's most respected police officers with decades of frontline and top-ranking service to the community is the 2026 Gladstone Citizen of...
Banana’s true blue spirit shines through
The Banana Shire Council's Australia Day celebrations were held in Taroom on Monday, 26 January.
Flynn MP Colin Boyce regaled the crowd, telling them it...
‘Neither the Liberal Party or the National Party is a viable opposition by itself’:...
Win or lose in his tilt for the leadership of the Nationals against incumbent David Littleproud, Colin Boyce is fighting for the party's survival.
The...
Flynn MP to have crack at Nationals leadership
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has confirmed he will challenge for the leadership of the Federal National Party.
Mr Boyce confirmed on Wednesday that he would...
Rolfe’s Australia Day honour
CQUniversity's Professor John Rolfe has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), with the honour revealed on Australia Day.
"I am really...
Government sets inflation target
Australia now has the highest inflation rate and the highest interest rates in the developed world.
In the second half of last year, Australian inflation...
Weaving reflection into everyday life with a memoir
When people hear the word memoir, they often imagine long hours at a keyboard, a completed manuscript, and the daunting task of telling their...
More disaster funds for local clean-up and road repairs
Banana Shire and Gladstone councils can now access disaster funds for response and recovery activities including debris clean-up and road repairs.
Ongoing flooding from the...
Opportunity to celebrate
Recently, I was able to celebrate Australia Day and reflect on what it means to me.
On Australia Day, we acknowledge and celebrate the contribution...
Century-maker leads CQ
Central Queensland will finally kick off its Hostplus Cup campaign this Sunday, hunting down an opening round victory.
The Capras travel to Port Moresby to...
