Four more dead as storms ravage SE Qld, two missing
The number of people killed by storms in southeast Queensland has risen to four with another two people still missing (at time of print)...
Three share in $90 million Boxing Day win
Three lucky punters will begin 2024 as multi-millionaires after clinching Oz Lotto's $90 million Boxing Day draw.
Two of three winners - who are all...
Tourists urged to visit north Qld amid recovery efforts
Some residents in far north Queensland have been urged to cut water use as the region recovers from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.
Landslips and heavy rainfall...
King urges compassion, care for the environment
King Charles has called on people to help those less fortunate during a time of economic hardship and global conflict, using his Christmas Day...
Juggernaut: 2023 was the year of Taylor Swift
If there was one celebrity who had a banner year in 2023, it was Taylor Swift.
In the past 12 months, she embarked on the...
Twitter violated contract over bonuses, US judge rules
Twitter violated contracts by failing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses that the social media company, now called X Corp, had promised its...
No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help
Frontline organisations who help homeless Indigenous people are stretched to breaking point.
As the housing crisis continues to bite, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people...
Pet turtles can be for life – not just for Christmas
Freshwater turtles are one of Queensland’s most popular pets, but they are also one of the most surrendered animals as people underestimate the level...
Duo designs ultimate bevy holder
Two Emerald blokes are banking on one innovative cup carrier to crack the big time with dreams of seeing the design go global.
4Foldr...
NYE Party in Gladstone – and you’re all invited!
It’s time to circle Sunday 31 December on your calendar as Gladstone Regional Council’s free New Year’s Eve Party returns for an unmissable night...
Eastern Curlew
The Eastern Curlew is the largest wader that visits Australia at 60–66 cm in length and 110 cm across the wings.
It is distinguishable...
Large donation helps Salvos help families
THIS year 500 children and 140 families in Gladstone will rely on the Salvation Army Australia to put food on the table and toys...
Sport Shorts
TANNUM SHINES AT NORTH AUSSIES
Tannum Sands Surf Lifesaving Club finished in second place at the recent North Australian Championships in Mackay.
The club's members brought...
