Card surcharge ban looms
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced significant changes to how card payments are regulated, with card surcharges on eftpos, Visa and Mastercard...
The Fred Hollows Foundation thanks generous Gladstone
The Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Gladstone community for their ongoing support during a challenging time where people are facing rising costs.
Over...
Build bigger or fall short – Gladstone’s energy test
Across Queensland and Australia, we’re building the infrastructure for our energy future right now, the vital transmission lines we need to get cheap and...
Boyce denies One Nation move
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has denied claims he is leaving the Nationals as "clickbait", following media reports over the weekend that he was considering...
Celebrate a milestone at this year’s National Tree Day
National Tree Day is turning 30 in July with registrations to Australia's largest community tree planting party now open.
There are two National Tree Day...
Major project pipeline in focus
Gladstone once again took centre stage for industry engagement, with the April Connecting Industry luncheon bringing together key players from across Queensland’s resource, construction,...
It’s time: tax gas
It’s quite rare, but every now and then a particular issue will cut through and have resounding support from the public, across the political...
Consumers hang tough despite echoes of COVID headwinds
Australian consumers are showing resilience in the face of rising interest rates, fuel prices and other costs, according to credit agency data.
Despite the headwinds,...
Principal ranks top three
Deardrie Keleher, principal of PRD Real Estate Tannum Sands, continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the Gladstone region in real estate, with...
Discount Microchipping Day on offer at Discovery Coast
Discovery Coast pet owners will have an opportunity to save money on their furry friend when Council hosts a Discount Microchipping Day at two...
Off track: big rail project slashed after cost blowout
A major freight route designed to connect Australia's east coast will be left half-finished after nearly tripling in cost over six years.
The federal budget...
New Biloela Maternity Clinic
The new purpose-built antenatal and postnatal clinic for the Biloela Hospital is now under construction.
The new facility will help support the return of...
Bleak outlook for economy if Iran conflict drags on
Lingering conflict in the Middle East could cause Australia's economy to contract and unemployment to spike to pre-pandemic levels, Treasury warns in the nation's...
