QFD complaints system shake up
Just weeks after former fire-fighting volunteer Judith Ferrari spoke up regarding her experiences of bullying, harassment and discrimination within the service over her...
Community Forums introduced to strengthen community connections
Gladstone Regional Council is proud to introduce Community Forums – a new, innovative community engagement model designed to connect Council to the communities within...
Support for family farms with latest round of RED Grants
Twenty Queensland agribusinesses have benefitted from the latest round of the State Government’s popular Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants, with Expressions of Interest for...
Starting a Wholesaling Business
Recently we’ve been answering some questions around producing and selling white label products.
This naturally leads to questions about wholesaling, so we are...
News never more vital
On World News Day (held recently), we were reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local...
Bundaberg-Gin Gin rail trail stalls
Bundaberg Regional Council confirmed plans for a Bundaberg-Gin Gin Rail Trail will not proceed due to a cost blowout to the project.
The news comes...
Saving the best for last
Buyers at the Central Brangus Classic saved ‘the best for last’ after a bidding war erupted over the last bull on offer, lot 136...
Aged care law reform, what can it mean
The 1 October marked the International Day of Older Persons, and this year's theme is Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and...
Locals Helping Locals
Volunteer to address social injustice!
From racial inequality to economic disparity, and environmental injustice to gender discrimination, these challenges demand our attention.
Volunteering offers a powerful...
Weed killer suspended due to birth defects
The use of weed killer, chlorthal dimethyl is now illegal in Australia following the US, after both countries called for emergency suspension due to...
Early intervention programs
Central Queensland is on the list as one of nine early intervention programs in a $50 million LNP election commitment from the LNP if...
Hard times hit Laminex
Up to an estimated 30 Gympie jobs are believed to be on the line as living costs hit hard at demand in the housing...
Bruce Highway Advisory Council callout
The Crisafulli Government will re-establish the Bruce Highway Advisory Council (BHAC) by the end of 2024 as part of its commitment to providing a...
