Get the policy settings right and industry will thrive
In March, the Federal and State Governments announced a $2 billion bailout to Rio Tinto for the Boyne aluminium smelter in my electorate of...
Nine arrests following Operation Atfield in Gladstone region
Nine people have been charged with 22 offences following investigations into the unlawful possession of firearms and dangerous drugs throughout the Gladstone area this...
Major works needed on Gladstone pool
Gladstone’s 50m public pool will close indefinitely at the end of April after structural concerns were uncovered during planning works.
The pool, which opened in...
Mackenzie May EP launch
Country music breakout Mackenzie May is set to celebrate her debut EP All The Little Things with a special hometown show at The Junction...
Tenacious Ten in Spotlight
The landowners' group known as Banana Shire's Tenacious Ten tell their story of the toll taken by a seven-year battle to hold out a...
Weekly blood bulletin
After a busy Easter period, blood supplies are looking better, but as always, more donors are needed to keep up with ever-changing demand for...
Baffle Creek drug lab uncovered
Detectives from Moranbah Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and Gladstone CIB have charged a 53-year-old Dysart man following joint investigations with Australian Border Force into...
The Hunter’s Aussie story
For nearly 50 years, the Hillman brand was a fixture on Australian roads.
Its most popular nameplate, the Minx, sold in various guises...
Gladstone valuer delivers landmark PNG property workshops
Gladstone-based property valuer Josh Stanton has successfully delivered a landmark series of valuation workshops across Papua New Guinea, drawing a combined 250 participants, including...
Time to head out for a quality fish
Inshore/Offshore
After weeks of sitting on the sidelines the SE wind has finally eased off this week and provided a few welcome opportunities for boats...
Understanding enmeshment: when closeness becomes confusing
Closeness in relationships is often seen as a strength.
We value connection, loyalty and emotional support, particularly within families, teams and long-standing partnerships.
But...
Rio bailout a billion dollar band-aid
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has cautiously welcomed the federal and state governments' joint $2 billion bailout for Rio Tinto's Boyne Smelters, with the caveat...
Short-handed Diehards put together a stellar performance
In arguably the most impressive win of the season, an 11-player Valleys squad defeated a full-strength Tannum Sands in Round 2 of the Intersport...
