30 years of biggest Morning Tea
2023 marks 30 years of the Cancer Council's Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (ABMT) events, held all around the nation.
The theme for this year’s Biggest...
Dutton’s nuclear plan doesn’t add up
If Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan was a school assignment, he would get an 'F' for Fantasy. It’s all about make-believe mathematics and empty...
Vaping ban after risks found
The federal government has announced a ban on all but vapes prescribed by health professionals.
Tests on popular vapes have revealed staggering amounts of nicotine...
Awards win for CQ Today
Gladstone Today's sister paper CQ Today has added another QCPA Award to our collection, with journalist Khrysti Balanay taking home the award for Best...
Premier backs papers
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has described regional newspapers as ‘absolutely vital’ and as the ‘lifeblood of their communities’ before offering to help ensure that...
Troubled kids need our support
You’ve probably seen a lot of stories in the media recently about an increase in youth crime. Perhaps you yourself have been a victim...
Volunteers – the lifeblood of communities
Volunteers play an important role throughout our Flynn community, giving their time, energy, and skills to support others.
By dedicating their time and effort...
Young eco warrior finalist for award
One of Central Queensland’s youngest Eco Warriors, Owen Harris has been named as a finalist in the Container for Change ‘2023 Change makers awards.’...
Can’t Skate to Gladstone
Lifestyle and Agnes Water go hand in hand; blessed with a pristine natural environment, you would be right in calling Agnes the recreational jewel...
Agnes Riders stoked at Triple-grant success
Horsing riding club, Agnes Water Active Riders were thrilled to announce last week that they were notified of being successful in not just one,...
Pro-life rally protests ‘barbaric’ laws
Waving signs with slogans like "abortion is murder" and "Pro-life equals pro-woman" up to 300 people took to the streets in the Rockhampton CBD...
Ruddy Turnstone
There are fairly small and stocky birds (22–24 cm long with a wingspan of 50–57 cm) that visit the Australian coast each year in...
Boardwalk renewal works underway at Seventeen Seventy
Renewal works on the popular timber boardwalk at Air Sea Rescue Park, Seventeen Seventy are underway, with completion scheduled for mid-December 2025, weather and...
