Skepticism over reduced fares
Gladstone region commuters will soon pay just 50 cents to travel on public transport - but the LNP has called the State Government plan...
GAB, one – Glencore, nil
Banana Shire Council Mayor Nev Ferrier praised the Miles Government on Friday for their decision to stop mining giant Glencore from injecting its waste...
Ship spends time under arrest in Gladstone
A cargo ship is on its way to Singapore after spending a period in Gladstone under arrest earlier this month by Australian Border Force...
Banana SES rescuers selfless act
The selfless work of seven Banana Shire SES rescuers who slept the night in the bush close by two hikers that were stuck in...
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Gladstone Municipal Band
Are you a brass or percussion player? If so, the Gladstone Municipal Band has resumed rehearsals on Mondays at 1 Francis Ward...
Archbishop visits Gladstone during celebrations
The Most Reverend Michael Fabian McCarthy DD, the 10th Bishop of Rockhampton, celebrated ten years of Episcopal Ministry on Wednesday 29th May 2024.
Bishop...
Share the love this Queensland Small Business Month
Small businesses are vital to our community.
The services and products they deliver help customers, clients and our local economy all year round.
Queensland small...
Bunya pines are dying
The Bunya pines are dying off, leaving behind ‘skeletons’ throughout the Bunya Mountain National Parks.
These ancient trees which have existed for millennia are...
Annual appeal to save lives
In the heart of Central Queensland, real lives depend on real heroes.
With over 520 rescues conducted in 2023 alone, and a staggering total...
Family Law Amendments – a New Era of Child-Centred Practice
The Australian government has introduced new laws (effective 6 May 2024), the most comprehensive changes to family law in decades, in a significant move...
Start a legacy during Volunteer Week
This Volunteers Week 2024, Legacy Gladstone is calling for volunteers of all ages with exciting opportunities for university students, professionals and retirees looking to...
The world of women exhibited in gallery works
Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery has announced its latest exhibition, "Women’s Work” and Other Myths. This exhibition celebrates the impact of regional female artists...
Senate Inquiry turns into a farce
Plato quoted Socrates in the *Apology* as saying that "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Unfortunately, not many politicians today understand...
