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Missing bus on hydrogen

A politician’s first speech to Parliament is a huge opportunity for them to set out what they stand for and whose side they’re on. So...

A coral bleaching tragedy

It’s a simple question: Has our beloved, World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef ever been damaged by bleaching? And while the answer is equally straightforward:...

War on watercraft

When a number of Seventeen Seventy residents wandered down to the foreshore last Tuesday they discovered their colourful array of kayaks and canoes had...

Boosting grant due to open next month

Local small and medium businesses will have another opportunity to secure a grant of $15,000 (excluding GST) to help boost their operations with the...

What’s new always sells

Last time we talked about enticing customers back through the power of special offers, particularly discounts, for loyal customers. This works very well in some...

Gladstone, let’s keep talking about how children and teenagers are using mobile devices and...

Hello! It’s time for the third post in our online safety series. Thank you if you have been following along and if you are just...

Rio Tinto tax talks settled

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) confirmed last week that a settlement has been reached with Rio Tinto Ltd (Rio) bringing an end to all...

ALP weak on crime

Last weekend I attended a meeting of over 100 Yeppoon residents concerned about rising crime levels. I heard stories about people's homes being invaded while...

Carbon plan not all hot air

One thing about yard work and a garage clean-out on weekends is the dreaded drive through your local landfill - the aroma can be...

Golden bouquet tree

Over the last few weeks, I have had numerous enquiries about a spectacular large yellow-flowering tree. Deplanchea tetraphylla or the Golden Bouquet Tree would...

Mayor heaps praise on council

Gladstone Mayor, Matt Burnett praised his team in chambers this week for delivering a surplus budget amidst global uncertainty and always having the community...

Council delivers surplus budget

Gladstone Regional Council (GRC) released its 2022/23 Operational Plan and Budget on Monday, delivering a surplus budget to place the Gladstone Region in a...

Surfs up in Agnes Water

The 26th Annual Agnes Water Longboard Classic brought together surfers for a weekend of fierce competition and unforgettable moments. The event ran from Thursday,...