Sink or swim
All the recent concern about swimming lessons has prompted me to write of my own experiences, or at best my own recollection of those...
Boaties urged to look out for high voltage hazards
Voluntary Marine Rescue (VMR) and Ergon Energy Network are reminding boat captains to be aware of undersea and overhead power infrastructure when they’re out...
Birds of Boyne & Tannum
Not far off the coast of our region are the southern Great Barrier Reef islands. The bird in our photo today frequents these islands...
OPINION: Vaccine mandates null
On the last scheduled day of the Senate last year, the Labor Government rammed through changes to industrial relations law. They claimed these laws...
The only way is up
Something that you may have missed late last year in the lead up to the Christmas period is that inflation continued its merry little...
Art, aromas and atmosphere
New and experienced wine lovers alike have been invited to attend a night of arts, atmosphere and aromas at The Blue Mirror cafe, when...
Council calling for Expressions of Interest regarding Miriam Vale facilities
Gladstone Regional Council has made a move on the former Miriam Vale Information centre, which has been closed for more than four years, and...
Locals to wait a bit longer for direct to Melb flights
Flights are now on sale for Australia’s newest low-cost airline Bonza, but trips from Gladstone Airport to Melbourne are expected to go on sale...
Shire shines in Aus Day awards
The recipients of the 2023 Banana Shire Australia Day Awards were announced this morning at the official ceremony held at the Jambin Recreation Grounds.
Jorgen...
Volunteers wanted to support youth
Was your New Year’s resolution to give back to your community? Volunteering is a meaningful way to support people in your neighbourhood and make...
Back to school costs an impossible burden for CQ families
There are few experiences more moving for a parent or carer than watching their child walk through the school gate on the first day...
Agnes man to shave dreadlocks for his mate
Jaye Walker, who resides in Agnes Waters will shave his dreadlocks of over 10 years in honour of his high school mate Dan Cutmore...
Judge to conduct statutory QCAT review
The Queensland Government has appointed retired Federal Court Judge the Honourable David Thomas to conduct the statutory review of Queensland’s Civil and Administrative Tribunal...
