Apprentices key to the future
Powerlink hosted twenty-six candidates at their Gladstone Hub to fill five apprenticeship positions on Friday, 15 September.
It is the first time an assessment...
Splash into water safety
With predictions of a long, hot summer, new research from the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia...
Tannum Meats snags win
An apprentice butcher from Tannum Meats has been awarded for his sausage creations at the regional Australian Meat Industry Council’s (AMIC) Sausage King and...
No excuse for abuse
Energex and Ergon employees have reported almost as many incidents of threats, abuse or violence from members of the public in six months as...
Police launch school holiday road safety blitz
Extra police will be patrolling road networks as part of a major state-wide road safety operation coinciding with the school holidays.
The Queensland Police Service...
Robodebt and NDIS failed vulnerable
In July 2023, the Royal Commission's Report into the Robodebt Scheme was published. It exposed a system that failed to protect the very people...
AEC calls for temporary workers to help their community vote locally
With the referendum confirmed for Saturday, 14 October, the AEC is looking for people across Queensland to work at the referendum to provide their...
Getting stuff done in the Valley
The Boyne Valley community has a reputation for being self-reliant - resilient is the go-to word today.
Resilience, especially for a tiny community can...
Calling all Hippeastrum lovers
There is one plant that has just exploded in a mass of flowers during the last few weeks that is the Hippeastrum. Most of...
Capturing the starry night
Award winning astro-photographer David Magro has recently visited Central Queensland to share his love for photography with his milky way masterclasses.
Since 2014 David has...
The climate opportunity for agriculture
Climate variability is a source of confusion and uncertainty for many on the land. But it can also be a fantastic opportunity for positive...
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes
The bird in this photo is a Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike.
It can be found in most parts of Australia and southern New Guinea.
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes...
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...
