Summer-like storms bring good rain, hail, power outages and a flood rescue
Wild storms have brought Summer-like rainfall across the region this week causing large hail, power outages, road closures and a flood rescue.
The Bureau issued...
Lake Gregory edge red hot
Inshore/Offshore
Despite the Coral Reef Fin Fish Closure that was in place from Saturday, 18 to Wednesday, 22 October, the good weather on the weekend...
AI thinks it’s above the law, warn regional publishers
Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is...
Gash family celebrate remarkable milestone
This year marks 20 years of the Gash family’s custodianship of Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort.
On 29 October, the family invited guests to the...
Setting course for safer boating at Winfield
The Crisafulli Government is charting a course for the Rocky Point Boat Ramp (Winfield) with community consultation now open for improvement options.
Locals and boaties...
The enemy of learning is knowing
We recently attended the UHY International Conference in Sydney, where a speaker said something that really stuck with me: “The enemy of learning is...
Students crowned winners in Game of Throwns
With a whopping 42.42 per cent of the votes, Gladstone State High School’s “Recycling Party” has officially claimed the throne in this year’s Game...
Trevor Burgess boat ramp set to close due to low water capacity in Awoonga...
With Awoonga Dam now sitting below 44 per cent capacity, Gladstone Area Water Board has closed two recreational assets due to falling water levels...
Twiggy top of the world at Clarke Creek
He may be one of Australia's biggest advocates for renewable energy, but billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest doesn't believe in Net Zero.
Speaking at the official...
Bright minds, bright futures for local youth
Gladstone’s brightest young scientific minds were celebrated on Tuesday night, 21 October, at the National Youth Science Forum Recognition Dinner, held at the Gladstone...
Community input sought for Deepwater Creek Flood Study
Gladstone Regional Council is seeking community knowledge and past experiences to help guide a flood study of Deepwater Creek.
The purpose of the study is...
Veterans condemn government’s military honours legislation
Military veterans across Flynn and indeed right across Australia, have condemned the Albanese Government’s recent legislation restricting the eligibility period for military honours and...
SharkSmart drone
The Queensland Government is delivering safer beaches in the Burnett, with SharkSmart drone surveillance now operating for the first time at Kellys Beach.
This summer,...
