Robodebt and NDIS failed vulnerable
In July 2023, the Royal Commission's Report into the Robodebt Scheme was published. It exposed a system that failed to protect the very people...
AEC calls for temporary workers to help their community vote locally
With the referendum confirmed for Saturday, 14 October, the AEC is looking for people across Queensland to work at the referendum to provide their...
Getting stuff done in the Valley
The Boyne Valley community has a reputation for being self-reliant - resilient is the go-to word today.
Resilience, especially for a tiny community can...
Calling all Hippeastrum lovers
There is one plant that has just exploded in a mass of flowers during the last few weeks that is the Hippeastrum. Most of...
Capturing the starry night
Award winning astro-photographer David Magro has recently visited Central Queensland to share his love for photography with his milky way masterclasses.
Since 2014 David has...
The climate opportunity for agriculture
Climate variability is a source of confusion and uncertainty for many on the land. But it can also be a fantastic opportunity for positive...
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes
The bird in this photo is a Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike.
It can be found in most parts of Australia and southern New Guinea.
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes...
Calling beach lovers for reef clean day
The Tangaroa Blue Foundation is calling on all ocean lovers to join ReefClean’s annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up starting on Sunday 1 October at...
The Night the F111 crashed – Part 1
It was early evening on Thursday, April 2, 1987. I had just completed an assignment for the small local newspaper my wife and owned...
CommBank makes community donation to Chaplain Watch
Gladstone’s Chaplain Watch has received $500 as part of Commonwealth Bank’s nationwide community donation program.
Commonwealth Bank has agreed to donate $500,000 to recognise...
Flynn’s biggest survey
At the start of this year, I sent Flynn’s Biggest Survey to every household in the Flynn electorate and advertised it on social media...
No excuse for abuse as crews cop it from customers
Energex and Ergon employees have reported almost as many incidents of threats, abuse or violence from members of the public in six months as...
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...
