1860s immigrant dove at peace with the natives
Coming from the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, the Spotted Dove is not native to Australia, having been introduced into this country in the...
Paperbark mural makes an IMPACT
When you walk into the reception area of the newly refurbished IMPACT Community Health Service (ICHS) at Agnes Water, you might feel like you...
Democracy sausage an election day must
Last Saturday, I must have gone to the only polling booth that didn't have on offer a "democracy sausage".
When I asked, volunteers knew...
Vandals locked out after dark
Banana Shire Council has installed timed automatic locking doors at public amenities in Moura and Biloela in a move 4to combat vandalism and enhance...
Bitumen bandits scam hits Gladstone
Gladstone police are urging the region's homeowners to remain wary of the bitumen scam, with information that offenders are operating in the Gladstone area.
"This...
Locals join Ergon apprentice intake
Gladstone, Biloela and Moura locals are among the 182 apprentices in Ergon Energy record 2024 intake.
Making the grade were Angus Clancy, Alex Isdale and...
Taking the Leap: When to Hire Your First Employee in Your Small Business
Most businesses start as something that looks more like a job owned by a self-employed person. Those businesses that are destined to grow...
Nippers in action
Life was a beach for photographer CHANEL FLYNN this week, who was at the Tannum Sands Surf Lifesaving Club as the nippers were in...
Saving the Great Artesian Basin
As of Friday, AgForce launched legal action in the Federal Court to stop Glencore’s proposal to pump industrial waste into the Great Artesian Basin.
It’s...
On the countdown to 30 June
This headline may sound crazy, but can you believe it’s almost Easter already?
And that means 30 June isn’t all that far away.
So...
Callide coal mine litmus test for Same Job Same Pay
A Banana Shire coal miner may have to significantly increase wages by up to $20,000 in the first test of the Federal Government's Same...
Fisheries reforms now open for public feedback
Three more Queensland dams have been nominated to become stocked freshwater fishing destinations as part of Fisheries reforms now open for public feedback.
Paradise Dam...
New Chair hits the road
New chair of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services Board, Gladstone's Matthew Cook travelled to Emerald last week with CQHHS chief executive officer...
