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We would love to hear your opinion about issues in the Central Queensland region.
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How to attract an angel investor
We previously talked about how one of the biggest challenges facing any new business is funding the business’ initial setup. We noted that...
Helping the region’s most vulnerable
With a high volume of Gladstone and Rockhampton residents sleeping rough, a group of individuals have come together to form The Shelter Collective to...
Imagine our planet is your child…
Imagine your child shows signs of sickness, his limbs are starting to disappear and rashes show up in parts of his body. If you...
Volunteer Grants up for grabs
Up to $10,000 is available to help your volunteering efforts!
Volunteering holds incredible power and a pivotal role in shaping our society for the...
Local apprentices to compete at WorldSkills Nationals
Five CQUniversity-trained vocational education and training students will go up against other Australian apprentices at the 2023 WorldSkills Nationals competition in Melbourne from 17-19...
Winners of ‘Turtle Tank’ marine tourism funding initiative announced
Six innovative ideas have successfully swum through the latest round of the Turtle Tank tourism funding initiative.
The Turtle Tank is a tourism...
In Brief
New GAPDL CEO
The Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Ltd. (GAPDL) Board and team have announced that, following the retirement of Gus Stedman as Chief...
Will hydrogen or hydro be Rio’s saviour in a BRAVE RENEWABLE WORLD
With all eyes on Gladstone as a future green energy hub, will Rio Tinto's gamble with new technologies pay off to meet their 2030...
The least cost option for low-carbon generation
There is lots of controversy over whether nuclear energy is more expensive than solar and wind.
These debates are always best settled by looking at...
Dorrie Day 2023
How inspirational Dorrie Day 2023 was!
The annual First Nations Career day was held earlier this month at the Philip Street Communities and Family...
Volunteers exchange generational smarts
Moura students have recently completed a volunteer program where they passed on their tech skills to help older residents connect online and get savvy...
Unit development approved in CBD
The Gladstone Regional Council has approved a material change of use for a three-storey, 13-room accommodation development in the Goondoon Street CBD aimed at...
