Policy over partnership
The Liberal and Nationals parties have governed Australia in a Coalition for longer than any other political party in Australia's history.
This is despite the...
Shadow cabinet here to listen and learn
The Labor Opposition shadow cabinet gathered in Gladstone on Tuesday 27 May for a series of meetings with local government, industry and business leaders.
Opposition...
Agnes home in hunt for architecture award
An Agnes Water property is among the contenders for the Central Queensland Regional Architecture Awards on Friday, 30 May in Rockhampton.
The Merinda Sound Beach...
Action across the reef, rivers and lakes
Inshore/Offshore
Last weekend saw a good opportunity to head out the front and our inshore reefs were a firm favourite among those anglers who headed...
Gladstone could have iron-clad future
A prominent thinktank has urged Gladstone to strike while the green iron is hot and be part of a $400 billion export opportunity that...
Sky High attendance at Raglan
The 28th Old Station Air Show in Raglan over the weekend (23–25 May) saw plenty of mechanical history on display, resulting in its biggest...
Mother remanded in custody after alleged murder of three-year-old daughter
Lauren Flanigan, the 32-year-old mother charged with the murder of her three-year-old daughter, has been remanded in custody after having her matter adjourned at...
State Gov’s shark control plan stirs the waters
The state government has prioritised beach goers’ safety by announcing the largest investment into Queensland’s Shark Control Program in the State’s history, but not...
Let’s give everyone a sporting chance
When growing up, sport was a huge part of my life and was critical to my development.
According to Health Direct, organised sport has many...
Lights, camera, confidence
Gladstone Cinema was buzzing with excitement on Sunday, 25 May as more than 170 students, teachers, families, and supporters walked the red carpet at...
Queensland’s new Coercive Control Laws
Queensland has introduced new laws to address the insidious and often hidden form of domestic abuse known as coercive control.
From 26 May 2025...
Big Change to Super: What the $3 Million Tax Means for You
Superannuation has been part of Australian life since 1992, when the Superannuation Guarantee was introduced to help everyday workers save for retirement.
But for...