Apex Park project near completion
Federal Minister for Local Government, Kristy McBain MP, was in town on Tuesday 7 May, with Mayor, Cr Matt Burnett to inspect local infrastructure...
Great Artesian Basin needs Leadership
At BEEF24 in Rockhampton last week - Nationals Leader David Littleproud made a significant concession in our ongoing battle against a proposal to pump...
Cocky don’t wanna cracker
This image, taken at Tannum Sands, shows a female Red-tailed Black Cockatoo feeding on a nut it had picked up on the ground.
This...
Problem solver heads up CQU First Nations Studies
When proud Aboriginal man Gary Fry sets his mind to something, he’s destined to achieve it.
After completing an electrical apprenticeship many years ago,...
Sights to develop Olympic-level pathways
Congratulations BEAST Martial Arts and Fitness Academy in Gladstone on receiving $26,629 from Round 118 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. This funding will...
Vote for your fave holiday town
Queensland holidaymakers and weekend warriors are being called on to vote for their favourite holiday hotspots in the 2024 Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards...
The Fire Ant battle
In January this year, a deadly Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) was discovered in Tasmania in an Australia Post parcel that originated in Queensland....
The last time I was in jail….
I often get an interesting reaction from new acquaintances when I comment about ‘the last time I was in jail.’ The reaction is even...
Pilot project to tackle loneliness
How regional communities tackle loneliness is the focus of a new pilot project from CQUniversity and supported by the Salvos in Gladstone.
Nearly one in...
Fin-tastic science competition set to reel in thousands of students
Thousands of students will get up close and personal with the business of sustainable farming and fishing as they take part in a national...
Family violence awareness month
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
To mark the beginning of the month a Candlelight Vigil was held in Kershaw Gardens on the...
Relaxation is an entry form away
With idyllic white beaches, endless sunshine, World Heritage wilderness to explore and spectacular sunsets across the bay, Kingfisher Bay Resort is the perfect place...
Autumn weather is here
The Autumnal time of the year has arrived.
Biloela recorded a 15.6C minimum last Sunday, the coolest minimum since 7 December, 2025.
Places across the Central...
