Let the healing begin
When news of the Whiting Street house fire tragedy reached Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher early on Wednesday, 15 October, he had no hesitation ditching...
Celebrating 125 years of Bororen State School
For 125 years, Bororen State School has been more than just a place of learning; it has been the heart of a tight-knit rural...
Locals gear up for race day
Adventure-seekers will once again hit the trails, tracks and water as the popular annual Lake Awoonga Adventure Race returns on Saturday, 25 October, promising...
Bin collection dates changing in Gladstone Region
Residential bin collection dates for general waste and recycling bins will change effective 1 November 2025.
The change has been made following a review of...
Heatwave conditions coming for the weekend
A number of October records were challenged this week as Queensland sweltered through unseasonal heatwave conditions.
Extreme to severe heatwave warnings and conditions were seen...
Support for Gladstone businesses to build accessible, diverse and competitive workforce
Local businesses in Gladstone have a unique opportunity to lead the way in creating more inclusive, accessible workplaces through the Workforce Evolve Accessibility and...
Aged care changes ahead
Australia’s aged care system is entering a new phase, with the launch of the Support At Home Program from 1 November 2025.
The Support...
Principals get Minister’s attention at roundtable
State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek hosted a roundtable meeting with principals from the Gladstone and Banana region to coincide with the official opening of...
Experience Amy Shark like never before
Fans couldn’t get enough of eight-time ARIA Award-winning alt-pop powerhouse Amy Shark.
After selling out 20 shows earlier this year, she’s back by popular demand.
She’s...
Region Golf Report
BILOELA GOLF CLUB
Sunday, 19 October
Single Stableford
A Grade
Winner: Chase Wright 38.
Runner-up: Troy Lonsdale 37.
Third: Joe Brennan 36 c/b.
Rundown: Ray Grainger 36, Jason Winnett 36, Peter...
Brigalow Arts Festival returns to Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery
The 2025 Brigalow Arts Festival burst to life on Friday, 10 October, as the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery in Biloela played host to...
Program strengthens regional maternity services
A midwifery immersion program hosted at Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital in partnership with Queensland Health is improving care for mums and babies in Queensland’s...
Twiggy top of the world at Clarke Creek
He may be one of Australia's biggest advocates for renewable energy, but billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest doesn't believe in Net Zero.
Speaking at the official...
