Refinery bid a chance for Labor to back Australia
In 2018, a Queensland businessman approached me with plans to build a diesel refinery in Gladstone.
I was enthusiastic because Australia lacked refining capacity...
Join the investigation to protect the bush we love
Here in Gladstone, we know how important the natural world is. Whether it is our coastline, our bushland, our creeks or the wildlife that...
New Agnes Water church project supporting community
From aiding flood victims to using volleyball to foster community relationships, Carinity is helping churches provide transformational development by supporting vulnerable people in their...
Council backs revenue policy ahead of budget
During the Gladstone Regional Council general meeting on Tuesday, 21 April, councillors approved officers recommendations to the Revenue Policy ahead of the adoption of...
CQ fourth for crime
Central Queensland has ranked fourth out of 20 Queensland statistical areas for the highest crime rate, according to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office’s recently...
Beatlemania hits Gladstone stage
The songs that defined a generation will echo through the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on Thursday, 30 April, as Beatlemania on Tour delivers a vibrant...
Lowmead road closure gains council support
Gladstone Regional Council has supported an application for the permanent road closure of a portion of Cislowski Road, Lowmead.
The registered owner of 1394 John...
FGP reaches major commissioning milestone at Laurel Bank intake
The Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline (FGP) has reached a major commissioning milestone, with water circulating through the Laurel Bank intake pumps for the first...
Lady Elliot Island custodian launches children’s book
Lady Elliot Island custodian Amy Gash has turned her childhood adventures growing up on the Great Barrier Reef into a children’s book series to...
Strong numbers for Rio’s Gladstone region operations
The Gladstone region's pivotal role in Rio Tinto's portfolio has been highlighted in the mining giant's first-quarter operations review.
In a notice to the Australian...
Premier’s Gladstone oil refinery plans
Gladstone could be home to an oil refinery, if plans announced by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to ensure the nation's fuel security come to...
Crisafulli calling for action
As oil exploration continues in the Taroom Trough, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to back the project.
It is...
Capricornia march to gold
Capricornia’s women have marched through the 47th Battalion Carnival as undefeated champions.
The team, made up of players from Rockhampton, Gladstone and Central Highlands rugby...
