Recovery efforts underway for fire-effected residents
There was an outpouring of gratitude from locals earlier this week in support of emergency services who had been assisting with the Deepwater fires.
Social...
State election draws every closer
This time next year, we’ll be one week out from the next state election. I expect we'll see plenty of petty politics and sneaky...
Fluoride flushed out
After 13 years, the Central HIghlands Regional Council will cease fluoridation of water from five treatment plants, citing staff health risks and costs.
The issue...
Do I need a blog?
Just about every downloadable guide and YouTube guru recommends that all new business startups should build a website and immediately add a blog.
It’s not...
Nominate for youth council
Gladstone Regional Council is calling on young people aged 15 to 24 who are willing to step up for their community and be part...
Baralaba heroes nominated for award
After the Baralaba community came together to save a resident trapped in a grain silo in February, the first responders who led the rescue...
Magpie Geese share house
Seen here standing in shallow water at Police Creek is a Magpie Goose. Magpie geese are widespread across northern and eastern Australia, mostly living...
Road to a Million makes a comeback
An incredible opportunity awaits one lucky camper: the chance to win $1,000,000 by simply enjoying a road trip and supporting local tourism and regional...
King Parrot
Male Australian King-Parrots are the only Australian parrots with a completely red head.
Females are similar to males except that they have a completely...
Armed with hydraulic smarts
Biloela students got a helping hand in the classroom last week when they not only designed and built a model-scale hydraulic arm, but also...
Can you afford your HELP Debt?
Recently it has become obvious that many ex-students (now working taxpayers) do not understand their HELP debt (that accumulated from deferring the payment for...
Lions party-on during Seniors Month
Boyne Island Lions Club held a Senior’s morning tea recently for some Boyne-Tannum residents during Seniors Month.
The special event was the brainchild...
Record turnout at Port to Park
Gladstone Ports Corporation's (GPC) annual Port to Park fun run enjoyed perfect running weather on Sunday, 24 August.
More than 2500 participants of all ages...
