New manager to lead Aussie Helpers’ farmer support team based at Gladstone
One of Australia’s largest farming support charities, Aussie Helpers has announced that Natalie Petersen will join the national farming charity as Operations Manager in...
Dugongs in steady decline along Great Barrier Reef
Dugong populations are in steady decline along a large stretch of the Great Barrier Reef, sparking calls to fast-track a ban on gill nets...
A new Gates and Grids Subordinate Local Law proposed
A new Gates and Grids Subordinate Local Law has been proposed by Gladstone Regional Council to administer a permit system for landholders seeking to...
Des celebrates 90 years
Des was born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, on 7 October 1933.
He was the oldest of four children, the only boy...
Sexual Violence Awareness Month
As we enter October, Queensland marks its annual Sexual Violence Awareness Month, a campaign that reminds us that the fight against sexual violence is...
Extending an olive branch
As I return from a drought forum with a range of Ministers and interest groups in Rockhampton, I’m reflecting on the difference that political...
Fundraiser a show stopper
With an expected hundred vehicles on display, visitors are encouraged to attend the Rocky Glen Hotel Motel in Gladstone for the M.A.C.E second annual...
Dramatic end to holidays for CapRescue
It was a dramatic end to the School Holidays and long weekend for the employees and crew at RACQ CapRescue.
Monday afternoon, a driver allegedly...
Culture Cafe scores useful funding
Integreat Queensland Inc in South Gladstone has scored funding for their Culture Cafe initiative in Australia Post’s 2023 Community Grants.
Culture Cafe is a...
My top 10 reasons for voting ‘No’
Early voting has started for the Voice to Parliament referendum.
I will be voting ‘NO’ as there is no substantial or detailed explanation of the...
Stunning Flower Trees
We have been experiencing some wonderful Spring weather over the last month. The only element missing would be some rain then it would be...
Tap into funding sources at Community Investment Program Roadshow
Gladstone Regional Council will hit the road again next month for a series of roadshows to inform the community about funding options available through...
Celebrate the season at Agnes Water
As 2025 comes to a close, Agnes Water is ringing in the festive season with two unmissable Christmas markets and one to bring in...
