Containers for Change hits seven billion milestone
Queensland’s container refund scheme has reached another significant milestone, seeing seven billion containers returned through the network of container refund points in less than...
Landowners largely ignored in review
The Queensland Government is reviewing requirements for wind farm developments.
Sadly, landowners were largely ignored.
Community consultation was swift - just under a month up until...
Referendums simplified
For many Australians, the words 'constitutional change' or 'referendum' are enough to induce a glazed-over expression. Understandably so.
Firstly, it has been over two...
The science of dreams and nightmares – what is going on in our brains...
Last night you probably slept for seven to eight hours. About one or two of these was likely in deep sleep, especially if you’re...
18 arrested in drug bust
Detectives from Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have arrested 18 people on 64 charges as part of a lengthy operation targeting the alleged trafficking...
Keeping wildlife safe during trauma season
Spring has officially sprung and this means Queensland is heading into warmer months, spring and summer are known as the trauma season where our...
‘You Can Stay’ support regional youth during treatment
Two-time cancer patient and Gladstone teen Kirsty Lester understands too well the financial and emotional burden one endures when receiving specialist treatment far away...
To burn or not to burn
Could Gladstone’s cement plant turn green by burning the town’s waste instead of coal?
In 2022, Cement Australia boasted a reduction in 14,600 tonnes...
Human remains found
Investigators have made a major breakthrough in the cold case murder of Gemfields man Francis ‘Frank’ Foley, discovering more suspected human remains in Sheep...
Queensland property in good shape
Queensland property keeps proving itself to be a shining performer, with Gladstone in the top five for unit market performer, according to quarterly median...
Lamb and beef surges in popularity
As livestock prices for cattle and sheep have declined, more shoppers are putting red meat in their trolleys, according to Meat and Livestock Australia...
Super Round funds flow
Several community groups in the Gladstone region will be able to upgrade their facilities after receiving funding from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s (GCBF)...
MP support for netball as Olympic sport
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has his eye on the goal of seeing netball as an Olympic sport in 2032, supporting Central Queensland as a...
