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JANUARY 2024
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...
Embarking on their new learning journeys
Parents of prep students experienced the highs and lows this week as their little munchkins embarked on their new schooling journey.
The first day of...
Rio signs solar for Gladstone Operations future
Rio Tinto will drive development of Australia’s largest solar power project near Gladstone, after agreeing to buy all electricity from the 1.1GW Upper Calliope...
Australia Day Award Nominees
Local faces and community groups will be recognised and honoured during this year's Australia Day Awards ceremonies held in Gladstone and Biloela.
Gladstone Regional Council...
CQ keeps weather eye on cyclone
Central Queensland coastal waters are congested with coal, tanker and cargo ships dropping anchor to escape any severe weather impacts of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.
The...
RACQ study reveals high drug use among young drivers
Almost one in six young motorists admit to driving while under the influence of illicit drugs, according to RACQ’s latest Annual Road Safety Survey.
Head...
Stanmore launches community grants
Stanmore Resources has launched its Community Grant Program for a sixth year to support Central Queensland-based community groups, clubs, schools and not-for-profit organisations deliver...
New $10 million program to promote use of recycled materials
Queensland manufacturers are set to recover, recycle and reprocess more sustainable products with help from the Miles Government’s $10 million ReMade in Queensland program.
The...
EV can tow a van
Round-Australia EV pioneers Sarah White and Shane Parker stopped at the Red Hill Tesla Supercharger on Friday to charge their car and have breakfast...
You can always enjoy gardening
A patch of colour in any garden is a delight to everyone that views it and a great reward to the person that has...
Crack down on illegal tobacco imports
The Federal Government has this week announced a major border force crackdown on the importation of illegal tobacco.
$188.5 million has been committed over four...
Understanding the three pillars of retirement income
While older Australians are reportedly among the wealthiest retirees in the world, much of their wealth is tied up in their family home. Australian...
Winton shines in the dark
Winton has officially been designated as Queensland’s first International Dark-Sky Community by DarkSky International – a major milestone for science, tourism and environmental...
