School leavers lured to resources sector
Central Queensland school leavers entering the minerals and energy sector are doing so because they want a career that offers lifestyle flexibility, a job...
On This Day: Embrace Your Geekness Day!
From Dungeons and Dragons to Aquaman: if you’re into any sort of fandom and not afraid to show it, Embrace Your Geekness Day on...
Coal still big overseas
Last week a friend of mine called me from Indonesia. He was over there for work and was gobsmacked at their determination to mine...
It’s time to acknowledge truth about our nation’s history
When last year’s referendum to establish a First Nations Voice to Parliament failed to win majority support, the Greens said the defeat of the...
Terrific evening had by all
Gladstone Today photographer DEBBIE BUCKLAND made it OUT AND ABOUT to Beach, Arts, Music (BAM) at Tannum Sands!
This free community event featured food stalls,...
News in Brief
Boyne Island assault charge
Police have arrested and charged a teenage girl following an alleged assault in Boyne Island on Saturday, 29 June.
The 15-year-old...
Bilo farmer wants a wife
A handsome Biloela farmer has been unveiled as part of the line-up for the 2025 series of Farmer Wants A Wife.
Corey, a fourth-generation...
Luminous lights up at gardens
One of Gladstone’s favourite events, the award-winning Luminous lights up the Tondoon Botanic Gardens this weekend.
The annual event is a mesmerising visual feast...
On This Day: Annual Prime Day
Sometimes, Christmas does come in July. At least holiday season sales do. With its annual Prime Day, Amazon, the seventh largest retailer in the...
Village opens to ease rental crisis
A former Barney Point accommodation park has been transformed into a hub for social and affordable housing
The Waybeah Friend St Village, now owned by...
Gladstone apprentice wins top gong
Gladstone's Tyler Gscheidle was crowned Central Queensland's apprentice of the year at the 2024 Queensland Training Awards Regional Final.
Gscheidle, now a qualified carpenter with...
On This Day: National Mojito Day!
National Mojito Day on July 11 deserves a drink, so let’s toast.
What more do you need on a hot summer’s day than to...
Rio bailout a billion dollar band-aid
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has cautiously welcomed the federal and state governments' joint $2 billion bailout for Rio Tinto's Boyne Smelters, with the caveat...
