A significant milestone for disabled people; now it’s time to act
Last Friday was a historic day, with the release of the over 200 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation...
Cultural festival a success
Hundreds of visitors descended upon 1770 last weekend for the annual Cultural Connections Immersion Festival, which began four years ago.
The festival showcases the...
Rail Trail to get all-weather upgrade
No one was more pleased to hear last week's announcement of a further $188,000 funding towards major upgrades to the Boyne to Burnett Inland...
In Brief
Lowmead – shed fire
Paramedics were on standby at a shed fire on John Clifford Way at 1.40am on Saturday 30 September. No occupants were...
Remembering police bravery
The heart-tugging sounds of Amazing Grace playing on bagpipes were carried by the breeze as those gathered paid tribute to fallen Police officers in...
Gladstone company turning alumina into glass for smart watches.
A Gladstone company that is turning locally-produced alumina into glass for smart watches and phones will receive government funding to expand their production and...
Community Events Billboard
Seniors Happy Hour at Gladstone Aquatic Centre
Seniors (60+) get entry to the pool for free for an hour between 7:45am to 8:45am every...
Manufacturing Month delivers for women in manufacturing
September was Queensland’s inaugural Manufacturing Month. I’ve been travelling right across Queensland visiting some of our amazing local manufacturing businesses and getting a behind...
Lifejackets and distress beacons feature in boating safety campaign
With one in 11 residents owning a boat in the Gladstone Region National Safe Boating Week should be front and centre this week.
Outside Brisbane...
RED grant brings more jobs
A Livingstone Shire regenerative farm is building a dedicated post-harvest facility for its fruit and vegetables and creating up to three full-time jobs thanks...
Reaching out to family
Over 100 descendants of William and Abelia Appleton gathered at St Brendan’s College in Yeppoon on 23 September to catch up with family and...
Spectator Etiquette
Regular readers of my column will know that I enjoy sports, especially women's sports. I was the safeguarding and human rights team leader for...
750 jobs gone as BMA wields axe
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has axed 750 jobs across its Queensland coal operation and plans to put the Saraji south pit into care and maintenance...
