RSL drop-in centre opening hindered by delays
Gladstone Mayor Matt Burnett has said an election commitment of $250,000 to fund the fit-out of a local veterans’ drop-in centre “will be honoured”,...
Annual bowls champs crowned after all-day play
The Annual Championship Fours bowls winners were glad to escape the heat after a full day of bowls, including semis, last week on Wednesday.
Winning...
Call for major Telstra change
Nationals leader David Littleproud is calling for changes to Telstra’s Universal Service Obligation (USO), following repeated failings of Telstra to help vulnerable customers.
An...
Power station generators arrive in Callide convoy
The new generator stator for Callide Unit C4 arrived at Callide Power Station earlier this month from the Port of Gladstone.
It was the second...
VMR in training as new vessel nears arrival
Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Gladstone has launched 2023 with another busy calendar of training and happenings.
VMR Gladstone often works with other agencies such as...
War of words over manufacturing fund
Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has slammed CQ's LNP representatives for failing to get behind a proposed fund to help rebuild Australian manufacturing.
Last week,...
Works commence at Boyne Tannum Memorial Parklands
Gladstone Regional Council has commenced upgrade works at Boyne Tannum Memorial Parklands to cater for the facility’s long-term use.
Works will involve improvements to the...
Three police recruits tasked to region
Three new police constables have hit the road running in Gladstone and Biloela, attending first-responder jobs relating to matters of domestic violence, mental health...
CS Energy CEO resigns
CS Energy today announced that Andrew Bills will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, following his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of SA...
Shire’s photo competition overwhelmed with winning entries
To help celebrate Australia Day last month, Banana Shire Council invited the community of the Banana Shire to enter a photography competition, responding to...
Senate inquiry tells banks to keep doors open
A newly established Senate inquiry has called for all banks to immediately cease closing bank branches in regional towns until a proper assessment is...
$10 million in manufacturing grants to bolster local growth
Central Queensland manufacturers have access to $10 million in total funding, under Round 3 of the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program.
The program has awarded more...