In Brief
Medical transfer - Goovigen property
At approximately 9.30am Thursday, 8 August, Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service (CapRescue) responded to an emergency at a property near Goovigen, where a...
Sectors unite in call for Bruce funding
Local Government Association of Queensland CEO Alison Smith says safe, reliable transport was critical for communities and councils and Queensland mayors and the LGAQ...
On This Day: Ekka People’s Day!
Ekka People’s Day is a lively celebration in Brisbane, Australia, that brings together city and country life.
This event is part of the larger...
‘Systemic issues’ prompts police watch house review
A comprehensive internal review of all police watch houses in Queensland will be undertaken amid "systemic issues" identified by the service.
Commissioner Steve Gollschewski has...
Take the necessary precautions this swooping bird season
Gladstone Regional Council is advising residents the breeding season for most swooping birds has arrived and to take precautions where necessary.
The breeding season...
Removal of four-night rule for patients a win
The removal of the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme’s (PTSS) four-night rule by the Queensland government is applauded by the National Rural Health Alliance (the...
Elon Musk sues OpenAI, case of ‘altruism versus greed’
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and two of its founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, renewing claims that the ChatGPT-maker betrayed its founding aims...
Three riding adventures promote suicide prevention
This year's annual Ride 4 Life Suicide Awareness Ride, to be held on Saturday 7 September around the region, will host a special guest...
Here for Gladstone donates $76,000 to CQ’s Rex Metcalfe Lecture Theatre facelift
CQUniversity’s Rex Metcalfe Lecture Theatre on the Gladstone campus will receive a much-needed facelift thanks to the support of Rio Tinto’s Here for Gladstone,...
Hiroshima governor calls for nuclear disarmament
Hiroshima officials are urging world leaders to stop relying on nuclear weapons as deterrence and take immediate action to remove the risk of atomic...
Attracting teachers to the regions funding
The Miles Government announced on Thursday it has committed $54.5 million to support Queensland’s education workforce in teacher attraction, recruitment and retention in key...
An Employee, Independent Contractor or Casual Worker?
Whilst this topic is not new, there is an important change coming up on 26 August 2024, when the Fair Work Act’s definition of...
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...
