News in Brief
Boyne Island assault charge
Police have arrested and charged a teenage girl following an alleged assault in Boyne Island on Saturday, 29 June.
The 15-year-old...
Bilo farmer wants a wife
A handsome Biloela farmer has been unveiled as part of the line-up for the 2025 series of Farmer Wants A Wife.
Corey, a fourth-generation...
Luminous lights up at gardens
One of Gladstone’s favourite events, the award-winning Luminous lights up the Tondoon Botanic Gardens this weekend.
The annual event is a mesmerising visual feast...
On This Day: Annual Prime Day
Sometimes, Christmas does come in July. At least holiday season sales do. With its annual Prime Day, Amazon, the seventh largest retailer in the...
Village opens to ease rental crisis
A former Barney Point accommodation park has been transformed into a hub for social and affordable housing
The Waybeah Friend St Village, now owned by...
Gladstone apprentice wins top gong
Gladstone's Tyler Gscheidle was crowned Central Queensland's apprentice of the year at the 2024 Queensland Training Awards Regional Final.
Gscheidle, now a qualified carpenter with...
On This Day: National Mojito Day!
National Mojito Day on July 11 deserves a drink, so let’s toast.
What more do you need on a hot summer’s day than to...
Rock On: Artemis proves Gladstone’s sweetest child
Gladstone teenager Artemis has always loved 'rocking out' to her favourite tunes.
Despite the challenges posed by her cerebral palsy, the 18-year-old finds joy in...
Mayor promises tidy budget
Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett has promised more staff, more road maintenance, more mowing of parks and gardens and more civic pride in a preview...
Showtime in Gladstone
Thousands converged on the Gladstone Showgrounds on Saturday, 6 July for the 2024 Gladstone Annual Show.
This year's event was back bigger and better, featuring...
On This Day: National Kitten Day!
Kittens! Who doesn’t love tiny, adorable kittens?
Their big heads, giant eyes, tiny pink paws and noses, and the adorable mews they make…. We can’t...
New Lake Awoonga marine zone in effect
All motorised watercraft are prohibited from entering a new marine zone at Lake Awoonga’s
Riverston Bay from Monday, 1 July, making it safer for people...
Luminous lights up Gladstone again
Gladstone Regional Council has announced the return of its multi award-winning winter spectacular, Luminous, with the much-loved community event set to shine from Thursday,...
