Mine worker’s death being investigated
Authorities are investigating following a 59-year-old Banya man's death in a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine on Friday, 2 January.
Mammoth Underground Mine...
From boilermaker to boat driver: Gladstone man wins $8.8 million in Keno
A Gladstone boilermaker has hooked the second-biggest Keno catch in history, a staggering $8.8 million windfall, and is reeling in a life of fishing...
New Year’s Resolutions – is there a better way
Each January, people greet the new year with optimism, vowing to make changes through New Year’s resolutions.
Although most resolutions are abandoned by February,...
Indexation of youth and student payments not enough
The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as Thursday's routine indexation falls short of what people need to afford basic necessities, the...
Prestige properties lead the way
Property prices and sales activity react to a continuous to-and-fro of supply and demand, with the influence of population growth, housing approvals, interest rates,...
Register hoped to help significant reforms to child safety laws
Described as one of the most significant reforms to child safety laws in Queensland’s history, the Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register...
Crackdown on electronic scooters
More than 2000 fines have been issued as part of a major crackdown on illegal and dangerous e-mobility devices across the state.
Queensland Police launched...
Beef over Chinese tariffs
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry says China’s imposition of a 55 per cent tariff on Australian beef will deliver a devastating blow to Central Queensland’s...
Conditions favourable for Australia’s livestock sector: Rabobank 2026 outlook
Export market demand has supported elevated prices for Australian lamb, mutton and beef through much of 2025, with favourable market conditions expected to continue...
Focus on summer safety
A new campaign is urging the community to put safety at the centre of their summer fun.
The Office of Fair Trading has joined regulators...
Storm season isn’t the only busy time
Ergon Energy Network and Energex had a busy year in 2025 with major flooding in north and north west Queensland and Cyclone Alfred and...
Plenty of boats heading offshore
Inshore/Offshore
How good has the weather been the last two days! We have seen plenty of boats head offshore for new years with high...
Agnes man arrested for allegedly printing 3D firearms
An Agnes Water man has been charged with 3D-printed firearms offences
Detectives from Gladstone’s Criminal Investigation Branch, with the assistance of Browns Plains CIB, arrested...
