Community at heart of Workman’s Beach parkrun
On 9 November 2024, Workman’s Beach parkrun sprinted into the hearts of the community, finally giving locals a homegrown event just minutes away —...
Get ready to ReefClean
Gladstone Regional Council is stepping up to protect the Southern Great Barrier Reef by registering as a supporting council in the ReefClean Project and...
Ageing with a purpose
October marks Queensland’s Seniors Month, a time to recognise and celebrate the older members of our community who continue to play an invaluable role...
WOW Festival hits Gladstone with big voices and bold stories
The countdown is on for the upcoming WOW Festival, heading to Gladstone in 2025 with a lineup you won’t want to miss.
The Women of...
From cuppa to community tradition
What began as a simple idea over a cuppa has blossomed into one of Boyne Tannum’s most heartwarming community traditions.
Tuesday, 14 October, marks two...
Hopes for change in inquiry report
The State Government has taken delivery of the Inquiry into Volunteering in Queensland report, which examined the valuable contributions of volunteers and identified key...
Oh to sleep, perchance to dream
In the first of my occasional columns about staying alive (because it beats the alternative), I spoke about one of the silent killers -...
Why volunteering at a young age matters
Volunteering at a young age isn’t just about giving time. It’s about growing up with purpose, perspective, and the tools to make a real...
Top shape inshore and offshore
Inshore/Offshore
Our inshore and offshore reefs have no doubt been in top shape over the last few weeks. We have been quite fortunate with the...
Politicians need to get out of the way of Gladstone’s future
As a Gladstone local, I wasn’t surprised by the news that NRG will likely close the Gladstone power station years early. This is something...
Dialing it up: Matty Rogers Band to close out the Agnes Blues Fest 2026
Matty Rogers is getting ready to dial it up and make some serious noise at the Agnes Blues, Roots, and Rock Festival in February...
Gladstone band calls UK home
‘Piece of the Action’ is the latest single release from Gladstone band Kissing The Flint (translation: creating a spark), powered by multi-award nominated singer-songwriter...
Labor’s climate hypocrisy
Last week in the House of Representatives the Labor Member for Leichhardt - effectively Far North Queensland - Matt Smith said that "When I...
