Queensland leads nation in cost of living crisis
A new report paints a grim picture of life in the Sunshine State, as Queensland emerges as the epicentre of Australia’s cost of living...
Privately-owned vessels sought for Strategic Fleet
The Albanese Government is seeking privately-owned maritime vessels to participate in Australia’s Strategic Fleet Pilot, releasing a request for tender last week.
The pilot will...
Biloela student takes top prize in Art Awards
A local Biloela student was honoured at last night’s Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Excellence in Art and Design Awards....
Half-time property review
The last six months in the Gladstone residential property market have seen huge capital growth, and demand from investors remains strong due to the...
On This Day: Collect Rocks Day!
Collect Rocks Day is on September 16 and we are already getting our tools ready to start digging and collecting.
This day allows us...
Return of the LAT
With bushfire season underway, the 10,000L Large Air Tanker along with two other aircraft have returned to the Bundaberg Airport.
A Eurocopter and a waterbombing...
How to remain a happy volunteer
Keeping the Vision in Community Work - Insights from Prentis Hemphill’s What It Takes to Heal:
Does it feel like a challenge, volunteering in community...
AgForce hails LNP announcement leading into critical industry conference
LNP Leader David Crisafulli's announcement last week of 100 additional biosecurity officers should the party form government - is a game changer for our...
Gladstone student takes top prize in Art Awards
A local Gladstone student was honoured at last night’s Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) Excellence in Art and Design Awards....
Seniors’ housing focus required as population ages
The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is urging governments across the country to focus on age-friendly housing to cater for Australia’s ageing population following the...
My brother saved my life
Blood bonds and family - two things that Emerald's Samantha Woods will forever hold dear.
The 38-year-old's life was turned upside down in February...

















