Australian White Ibis
A large wading bird, the Australian White Ibis is found across most parts of Australia except in Tasmania and the driest of locations on...
Landowners rewarded for Nature Refuges
Reedy Creek Nature Refuge at Agnes Water is just one of 80 privately-owned, protected areas in Queensland that will receive grant funding to help...
Teenagers encouraged to get inspired with Inspiration Grants initiative
Young Central Queensland locals are being given the opportunity to turn their dreams into reality with Optus' Inspiration Grants.
As the official support and...
‘Whack-a-mole approach’ to Chinese surveillance tech
Government bodies have been using thousands of drones and devices made by a Chinese company with links to the country's military despite them being banned...
The cost of “cheap power”
We are constantly told that renewable energy is "the cheapest form of power".
The Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, triumphantly headed in a press release...
Big Brother is watching
As we enter the new financial year, and you start to think about doing your 2023 income tax return, it’s important to understand the...
Blooming beauties
Floral displays during winter can be quite extreme from one garden to the next, depending on plant selection.
When planning home gardens, it is...
Two parcels of land open to Expressions of Interest
Gladstone Regional Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) to lease or own a block of land on 2 Dave Burns Drive.
Gladstone Region Mayor...
Community goes above and beyond to raise funds for lifesaving service
The Central Queensland community has answered RACQ CapRescue calls to raise funds for their Annual Appeal, with the service exceeding their goal by $40,000.
Operations...
Master plan for GKI
The release of the 2023 Woppa (Great Keppel Island) Draft Master Plan will let the community "take back control of the island", according to...
Funds to flow for water health
An investment of $3.75 million will be pumped into local waterways to continue Regional Report Card Partnerships over the next three years.
Funding from...
Volunteers are the Heart of Agnes
Living in a small isolated community can definitely have its drawbacks. Things like social services, infrastructure development, community support services and the like are...
Calliope Youth Market to shine spotlight at Youth Fest 2025
Gladstone Region Council, in partnership with Calliope State High School's Eventsters, will host Youth Fest this September, with a key highlight being the Calliope...
