Nature Law Delay Disappointing
much as we wish it were otherwise, Governments and civil society place a low level of importance on conserving nature. Rhetoric is high, but...
Labor is choosing to keep people in poverty
Women across Australia are demanding action against an escalating epidemic of male violence. In Gladstone alone, we’ve seen a 29 per cent increase in...
Let the dream flow on
In 2011, Michelle Landry and I visited the banks of the Fitzroy River near Gogango west of Rockhampton. We were not even in Parliament...
Gladstone Foundation nominated for Queensland Philanthropy Award
The Gladstone Foundation has been nominated for a Queensland Philanthropy Award in recognition of the organisation’s commitment to providing support for long-term and legacy...
A year to remember
Deardrie Keleher from PRD Tannum Sands took her team away to the PRD Leadership Conference and Gala Awards held at Brisbane City Council in...
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Seniors Happy Hour at Gladstone Aquatic Centre
Seniors (60+) get entry to the pool for free for an hour between 7.45am and 8.45am every weekday...
GAPDL hosts tourism conversations
The Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) Conversations with Industry event took place recently at Yaralla Sports Club to discuss tourism opportunities for the Gladstone...
Australia’s epidemic of violence against women
Australia is grappling with a devastating epidemic of violence against women, with 26 women allegedly murdered by male perpetrators in the 16 weeks since...
Needed equipment to empower region’s SES groups
Powerlink representatives handed over vital emergency equipment to ten SES units at a ceremony at their headquarters in Gladstone recently to be distributed within...
Ending the cycle of violence
Gladstone’s Coordinated Community Response to Domestic and Family Violence group (CCRDFV) is on a mission to end the cycle of domestic and family...
Regional Fishing News
Inshore and Offshore Reefs
The Inshore reefs are still producing some really good numbers of school, Spanish and grey mackerel.
These fish are being found...
Letters to the Editor
Reckless Renewable Targets
Last week in Parliament, the LNP voted against Labor’s reckless and unachievable renewable energy targets.
These targets force the hand of our...
Pro dive course an Aussie first
Agnes Water's Dive Spear and Sport. owner Carmen Bolton is on a mission to empower women in the dive and tourism industries from around...
