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...
Astronaut, distance runner win nation’s highest honours
As a little girl, Katherine Bennell-Pegg would lie on the dry grass in her backyard, gazing up at the stars and dreaming about reaching...
A united voice delivers results on feral pig control
It’s great to share some good news with you this week after the challenges that mother nature has thrown at us to kick off...
Moura coal train at Barney Point wharf
By 1954, Thiess Bros (Qld) Pty Ltd were pursuing new coal markets by opening the Moura-Kianga area and their aim was to have their...
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,...
