Listen and learn says department mayor
‘Don’t drop the ball on the fundamentals’ and take your time to grow into the role is the advice from a departing Central Western...
Behind the Smile—Life Lessons in Vulnerability and Empathy
I have been dreading this day but knew that it would eventually come.
Getting my front tooth knocked out playing basketball as a teenager...
Gladstone wins rights to host prestigious pests and weeds symposium
Gladstone Area Water Board has been selected to host the 2025 Pest Animal and Weed Symposium (2025 PAWS), bringing industry and pest and...
Technology Red Tape
I have been helping my Dad (who is over 80 – hope he doesn’t mind me publishing that!) with his home computer and internet...
Police taser man brandishing chainsaw, steel pole
Gladstone police tasered a man who threatened officers with a chainsaw and steel pole in Clinton on 29 January.
At 3.55pm, police were called to...
Cocos palms targeted at flying fox roosts
The Gladstone Regional Council will embark on the removal of invasive Cocos palm trees from four well-established flying fox roost sites across the region.
The...
Clinton FC vs Bluebirds
The first game of the Kappa Cup is kicking off this Saturday in Rockhampton with competition rivals Bluebirds United taking on Clinton FC in...
Roseberry secures more homeless shelters funding
A vital funding boost will enable Gladstone-based charity Roseberry Queensland's Roseberry House and Rockhampton Jack's House to employ a second staffer at the homeless...
Consultation’s commenced with vessel operators on participation in Strategic Fleet
Work towards establishing Australia’s Maritime Strategic Fleet is underway.
An Australian-flagged and crewed strategic fleet is set to improve Australia’s future maritime capability by helping...
In Brief
Curtis Island turtle nest protection
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) are planning to conduct foothold trapping activities in Southend Conservation Park and using FOXSHIELD...
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FEBRUARY
Seniors Happy Hour at Gladstone Aquatic Centre
Seniors (60+) get entry to the pool for free for an hour between 7.45am and 8.45am every weekday...
Tannum locals experience a turtle-ly awesome send off
The Flynn family has longed to see the turtle hatchlings down at Mon Repos for years now, but things never seemed to fall into...
On This Day: Hug Day!
Hug Day is a special occasion that encourages people to express their affection through the simple act of hugging.
This day reminds us of the...
