New Year’s Resolutions – is there a better way
Each January, people greet the new year with optimism, vowing to make changes through New Year’s resolutions.
Although most resolutions are abandoned by February,...
Indexation of youth and student payments not enough
The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as Thursday's routine indexation falls short of what people need to afford basic necessities, the...
Prestige properties lead the way
Property prices and sales activity react to a continuous to-and-fro of supply and demand, with the influence of population growth, housing approvals, interest rates,...
Register hoped to help significant reforms to child safety laws
Described as one of the most significant reforms to child safety laws in Queensland’s history, the Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register...
Crackdown on electronic scooters
More than 2000 fines have been issued as part of a major crackdown on illegal and dangerous e-mobility devices across the state.
Queensland Police launched...
Beef over Chinese tariffs
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry says China’s imposition of a 55 per cent tariff on Australian beef will deliver a devastating blow to Central Queensland’s...
Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector: Rabobank 2026 outlook
Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue...
Focus on summer safety
A new campaign is urging the community to put safety at the centre of their summer fun.
The Office of Fair Trading has joined regulators...
Storm season isn’t the only busy time
Ergon Energy Network and Energex had a busy year in 2025 with major flooding in north and north west Queensland and Cyclone Alfred and...
Plenty of boats heading offshore
Inshore/Offshore
How good has the weather been the last two days! We have seen plenty of boats head offshore for new years with high...
Festival of summer continues
Popular youth event Festival of Summer is in full swing and has expanded until 26 January, covering the entire summer school holiday period.
Formerly a...
Properties to be sold if rates remain unpaid
At a Gladstone Regional Council meeting recently a list of properties with unpaid rates was presented for potential sale.
The properties have outstanding rates exceeding...
Results of investigation into elder abuse troubling
Elder Abuse is continuing to be a scourge on our communities, and thankfully the state government is hearing the voices of Queenslanders and taking...
