Boil water alert issued for Bororen residents and visitors
Residents and visitors in Bororen are advised that a Boil Water Alert is currently in effect, as of Thursday, 28 August.
The Gladstone Regional...
Rescuers win SES state award
A challenging and tactical rescue operation in the Robinson Gorge National Park has seen Banana SES members awarded the Chief Officer's Shield for Operational...
Govt demands Fortescue pay $65.97M for failed green hydrogen project
The State Government will chase billionaire miner Twiggy Forrest for payment of $65.97 million to recoup money lost on Fortescue's failed green hydrogen electrolyser...
Hooked on the action
Inshore/Offshore
Last weekend sure was a great opportunity to head offshore whilst the weather turned it on!
We did see some great fish caught however for...
Broken promises, rising costs
Last weekend the Liberal National Party held its annual convention in Brisbane.
Over 800 members of our party came to discuss the major policy issues...
Be cautious of avian attacks this swooping bird season
Gladstone Regional Council advises the breeding season for most swooping birds has begun and urges residents to take precautions when outdoors.
The breeding season for...
60-day discount period available for ratepayers
Gladstone Region ratepayers can take advantage of a 60-day discount on their 2025/26 rates notices.
These will arrive electronically or by post within the next...
Sealing the deal for safer country roads
The Banana Shire has received $5 million in State Government funding as part of its $100 million Country Roads Connect Program unveiled this week.
Twenty-two...
Fake Dopamine vs Real Joy: helping teens find balance
Last month, I shared how simple routines can help teenagers feel calm and capable in a world that rarely slows down.
This time I...
An evening of wonder in Gladstone
Think you’ve seen it all? Think again.
Australia’s master illusionist Cosentino is back, ready to blur the line between reality and fantasy in his jaw-dropping...
Tom Curtain brings Here’s To You tour to Calliope
With over 11.5 million streams to his name, two Golden Guitar awards, and more than 65 shows delivered to 40,000 people on last year’s...
Police appeal for help to locate missing Kirkwood boy aged 15
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 15-year-old boy missing from Kirkwood since Sunday, 24 August.
The boy was last seen leaving a...