Limited options for free campers in our region
The term ‘free camping’ has become popular over the last decade, prior to this it was just called ‘camping.
Free camping is defined as...
New firefighting helmets bring hands-free communications to the frontline
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is rolling out new helmets fitted with hands-free communications to improve frontline communication and safety for firefighters.
The Rosenbauer...
Time to brush up ahead of The 48th Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards
Less than two months remain for artists and creatives to prepare their own unique masterpieces for entry in The 48th Rio Tinto and QAL...
Soweto Gospel Choir to lift spirits
Three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will crisscross across Australia for an epic four-month nationwide tour with their acclaimed show, HOPE, coming to Gladstone in...
New strategies for QPS
In a commitment to strengthen victim-focused responses to sexual violence, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has released the Sexual Violence Response Strategy (SVRS) for...
Regional markets still reeling from rising rates and shifting migration patterns
Despite regional housing values rising for the past five months, a new analysis of year-on-year performance shows many markets are still reeling from high...
Young achievers shine
Young achievers in the Gladstone region were invited to attend the Mayor's Youth Breakfast on Thursday, 10 August.
Over 200 inspirational young people were...
This tree is worth a try
Have you been to Cairns and admired very unusual flowering Handkerchief Trees planted as street trees in the area around the Cairns Esplanade?
Over...
Don’t gift your keys to thieves
Police have released CCTV footage of an alleged burglary to show how easy it is for opportunistic thieves to find and use car keys...
Rebates on energy smart appliances
If your whitegoods are on their way out - next month may very well be the perfect time for an upgrade.
As part of the...
Dignity Vending Machines reach new milestone in Queensland schools
Over 100,000 free period product packs have been distributed from Dignity Vending Machines placed in schools across Queensland to support students and address period...
Bluecare staff welcome new rates and benefits
This week BlueCare announced almost 100 Gladstone BlueCare aged care workers, along with thousands more across Queensland, will receive an additional 5 per cent...
Happy New Financial Year
A few people have wished me a Happy New Financial Year and while there are things that we have to look forward to in...
