Council cracks down on illegal kerbside dumping
The Gladstone Regional Council is reminding residents that kerbside dumping of bulky household items such as couches, fridges, and mattresses is both illegal and...
Dig into August
We are entering the last month of winter this week!
August is the secret season for garden success.
Most people believe that springtime is the season...
Gladstone Region Show Public Holiday reminder
Gladstone Regional Council is reminding residents of the Gladstone Region Show Public Holiday date for 2025.
This year’s Gladstone Region Show Public Holiday will take...
Start prepping for prestigious awards
It's time to put your creative ideas into action with less than three months remaining until the call of submissions for the 50th Rio...
Looking for more volunteers? Our portal can help
Community organisations thrive on the passion and dedication of volunteers.
Without their tireless efforts, many essential services and initiatives would simply not exist.
Recognising this,...
Drugs, weapons found in Boyne Island car search
Police charged two men with weapons and drug offences at Boyne Island on Sunday, 27 July.
Around 2pm, police intercepted an unregistered grey Landrover Freelander...
Taroom townsfolk’s anger at Bendigo Bank closure
The people of Taroom are calling on Bendigo Bank to reverse its decision to close the town’s only bank, leaving this tight-knit rural community...
Fleabane: difficult and painful weed
Over the years, I certainly have learnt it is not always easy to control plants out of place.
The plant is the photo (pictured)...
Tune up your skills at the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular
The popular Acoustic Guitar Spectacular returns to Gladstone and Agnes Water next month with a mixture of free performances and paid workshops for people...
Chance to reset and relax
You’ve made plans for the weekend to get out and go camping—that’s a fantastic way to chill out, sit back, enjoy a good campfire,...
Grants up to $10,000 available for community projects
Local organisations across Gladstone play a vital role in supporting communities, but rising costs and increased demand are making it harder to deliver that...
Trevor Burgess Ramp keeps fishing legacy alive
Since its opening in 2023, the Trevor Burgess Boat Ramp at Boynedale Bush Camp has become more than just a launch point, it’s a...
From Brissy to the beaches
Gladstone-export Kobe Hetherington will join Manly next year until 2029 but is determined to leave Brisbane with a premiership ring.
The 26-year-old warhorse had recently...
