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Temporary closure of Aquatic Centre to allow for new operator transition

Gladstone Aquatic Centre will temporarily close next week as the facility prepares to welcome new operational management. Due to this transition, Gladstone Aquatic Centre will...

Community Events Billboard

Weekly events Nurture and Nutrition Playgroup - Stronger Together Join the fun at the free NaN playgroups this year at Boyne Island and Calliope. If you have...

Three-year-old dies in fatal crash at Rosedale

A three-year-old child has died following a single-vehicle crash at Rosedale overnight, on Wednesday, 21 August. Initial investigations indicate around 7.30pm, a Mitsubishi ASX was...

Why does one of the biggest companies need our money?

In 2018, Rio Tinto sold its coal mines under pressure from its activist shareholders to go "green". It turned out to be a terrible...

War of words over delayed hospital

Two years have now passed since the state Labor Government placed Biloela’s maternity ward on bypass, and with the new hospital still only in...

SES volunteers celebrated

SES Week runs from August 24 to 31 and brings Queenslanders together to celebrate the outstanding State Emergency Service volunteers for their passion, hard...

Baralaba pub destroyed by fire

The community of Baralaba is heartbroken after 95 years worth of history went up in flames on the weekend. The historic Baralaba Hotel in Stopford...

Next generation honours Veterans

Gladstone held the Vietnam Veterans Day Service on 18 August at Anzac Park to commemorate the 58th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The...

Volunteer Marine Rescue rides a new wave

Gladstone and Mackay will create history this week becoming the first two marine rescue units to join volunteer organisation, Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ). The Queensland...

Empowering pathways to success during National Skills Week

Philosopher Eric Hoffer once said, ‘The person who has finished learning is preparing to live in a world that no longer exists.’ In a world...

Mates go all out for ovarian cancer

Mates Michael Dalton and Peter Reaburn cycle 500km over 5 days in difficult terrain to raise money for research for rare ovarian cancer, a...

Chaotic scenes along the Bruce as B-Doubles and Ambulances collide in thick fog near...

Four B-Double trucks and two ambulances were involved in a chaotic multi-vehicle crash in thick fog this morning, shutting the notorious Bruce Highway in...

Colourful finale wraps up Youth Week 2026

Youth Week 2026 wrapped up in spectacular fashion, with a vibrant community celebration marking the end of the school holidays. The highlight event, the...