Banana Shire’s Accommodation Planning Initiative Set to Meet Demand Surge
The Banana Shire Council, like the many Councils all over Queensland are preparing for a significant influx of people as we welcome renewable energy...
Health services take another blow
As of this week, the Gladstone Region is believed to have just one full-time bulk-billing General Practitioner as the Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander...
Community walk with QCWA
Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA).
The popular QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded through...
Budget wins and loses
Tuesday's 2023-24 Budget handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers aims to be one that provides a "stronger economy and fairer society."
It seems low-income renters,...
Nagoorin road works
A project to upgrade the road and surfacing to Norton Street and Dawes Street at Nagoorin has reached its halfway point.
The project, forming part...
Embracing heritage in art
Twin artists Susan Cook and Wendy McNeil have brought together their vibrant patterns and imagery to the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery in an...
Student polishes off studies
Gladstone State High School student Naomi Stacey sure knows how to make the most out of hard situations after completing a Certificate III in...
New scheme divides opinion
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has warmly welcomed the federal Government’s decision to make medicines cheaper and easier to access, but...
For the love of records
Big Record Diner on the Bruce Highway south of Gladstone is a phoenix out of the ashes if there ever was one.
When Scott Collins’...
Best outcomes for all
The Albanese Labor Government is gearing up to hand down our second Budget in a few weeks, and it comes at a time when...
PBS shake-up could affect regional Australians the most
Regional Australians could be the hardest hit by the Labor Government’s planned changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Ahead of next week’s Budget, the...
Which business is best?
Recently a business owner asked me “What businesses or industries are currently performing the best?”
The context of the question was what businesses/industries should...
On This Day: National Simplicity Day
Have you ever considered the impact of simplicity on your life?
Simplifying life isn’t just about owning fewer things, it makes room for what truly...
