Lady Elliot Island stands out in Lonely Planet
The team at Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are celebrating Lonely Planet releasing its updated Best Beaches Australia book.
Following Lonely Planet’s Best Beaches in...
Three new gas exploration areas unlocked
Three new gas exploration areas have been unlocked near the Queensland–South Australia border, laying the foundations for the next wave of gas production.
The Queensland...
Community events
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...
$100 boost for school Families coming
Every primary-school-aged child across Queensland’s state, catholic and independent schools will receive a $100 credit to help ease costs for families.
The Queensland Government's Back...
Some relief from heat
Richard, one of my fellow Rotarians, woke Thursday morning, saying, "Mike I felt cool for the first time in weeks."
After nearly seven weeks of...
Helping volunteer groups to thrive
Who supports the organisations that hold our communities together?
Every week in our region, volunteers quietly keep our community running.
They coach our junior sport, check...
Great day to be an Aussie!
Gladstone region families flocked to Millennium Esplanade at Tannum Sands for the council's Australia Day family fun day on Monday, 26 January.
With live entertainment,...
Quinn’s courage to break down barriers
Quinn Cramer has built a 17-year career on lighting the way for other female firefighters to follow, but she won't let herself be called...
Pathology services in Gladstone and surrounds
Access to essential health services should not depend on where you live, yet many Gladstone residents are currently experiencing frustration and uncertainty when it...
$75M approved for Alpha HPA project
Alpha HPA has announced that the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) has approved a $75 million investment in the Company, supporting delivery of the...
$2B hybrid solar farm on the move
A major $2 billion solar and battery hybrid project proposed for the Gladstone region has been referred to the Commonwealth Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation...
Boyce to challenge Littleproud for Nationals’ leadership
Federal MP for the Central Queensland seat of Flynn, Colin Boyce has announced he will contest the National Party leadership to unseat current leader...

















