Returning to home soil
Central Queensland band Kissing the Flint is super keen to be returning to home soil for the first time in over three years to...
Protecting threatened flora and fauna
In a significant move towards preserving Queensland’s rich biodiversity, up to $500,000 in grant funding is available for projects that contribute to the protection...
Butterfly attractors
At the moment, there is a variety of very unusual flowering plants blooming in gardens around the Gladstone Region.
The plants were once known...
Hundreds of Fee-Free TAFE places available for 2024
Central Queensland school leavers and those looking to upskill or change careers have been encouraged to enrol in the hundreds of Fee-Free TAFE places...
Rabobank Australia announces new chair
Rabobank Australia Limited has announced the appointment of James Fazzino as its new chair, succeeding Sir Henry van der Heyden, who will be retiring...
Reflecting on a year supporting members and the wider industry
Looking back on this past 12 months, it’s clear this has been quite a year both for our members and for AgForce.
We had floods...
Limitless opportunities
Here we are in the few days between Christmas and New Years Eve, and it’s about now that we realise just how much ‘celebrating’...
First woman to helm Qld ballet, replacing Li Cunxin
Queensland Ballet has named The Royal Ballet's longest-serving principal ballerina to replace its outgoing artistic director Li Cunxin.
After a global search, the company settled...
A family affair
A couple of Emerald landlubbers are off on Boxing Day to brave Bass Strait in the adrenaline-charged Rolex Sydney-Hobart yacht race.
Ian Rankine is teaming...
2023: The year that was
New year's hero (05-01)
Two young girls and their father were rescued moments before drowning by a 14-year-old Cadet Lifesaver and a kite surfer at...
End of a chapter
I have some bittersweet news to share with everyone this week.
I am bringing my column-writing chapter to a close.
I recently finished in my...
Christmas light cruise
For about 10 years, the Callide Valley Auto Club has hosted a Christmas light cruise, driving up the community's festive spirit.
In previous years,...
On This Day: Pins And Needles Day
Let’s dive into the intriguing world of Pins and Needles Day, celebrated each year on 27 November. This special day has a rich history...
