Australia Day Award Nominees
Local faces and community groups will be recognised and honoured during this year's Australia Day Awards ceremonies held in Gladstone and Biloela.
Gladstone Regional Council...
CQ keeps weather eye on cyclone
Central Queensland coastal waters are congested with coal, tanker and cargo ships dropping anchor to escape any severe weather impacts of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.
The...
RACQ study reveals high drug use among young drivers
Almost one in six young motorists admit to driving while under the influence of illicit drugs, according to RACQ’s latest Annual Road Safety Survey.
Head...
Stanmore launches community grants
Stanmore Resources has launched its Community Grant Program for a sixth year to support Central Queensland-based community groups, clubs, schools and not-for-profit organisations deliver...
New $10 million program to promote use of recycled materials
Queensland manufacturers are set to recover, recycle and reprocess more sustainable products with help from the Miles Government’s $10 million ReMade in Queensland program.
The...
EV can tow a van
Round-Australia EV pioneers Sarah White and Shane Parker stopped at the Red Hill Tesla Supercharger on Friday to charge their car and have breakfast...
You can always enjoy gardening
A patch of colour in any garden is a delight to everyone that views it and a great reward to the person that has...
Crack down on illegal tobacco imports
The Federal Government has this week announced a major border force crackdown on the importation of illegal tobacco.
$188.5 million has been committed over four...
Understanding the three pillars of retirement income
While older Australians are reportedly among the wealthiest retirees in the world, much of their wealth is tied up in their family home. Australian...
Decluttering: Keeps us grounded and attentive
As we’re well into January, it’s clear that New Year’s resolutions are often more aspirational than achievable.
It’s not just my observation; research backs...
Bushfire recovery grants available to GRC farmers
Deepwater, Baffle Creek and Miriam Vale primary producers and farmers affected by last year’s bushfires can apply for Exceptional Circumstances Recovery Grants as part...
The 132-year-old petition and passion
“The administrative centre of the state was so far removed from the rest of the huge state, leaving Central Queensland, not only lagging, but...
New GO service sparks push for green waste solutions
Gladstone Regional Council is calling on industry experts to pitch their ideas for turning garden waste into something useful.
With a new Garden Organics (GO)...
