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...
The Salvation Army calls on the community to donate their winter goods
The Salvation Army is calling for winter woollies to be donated to their Family Stores as the cold snap continues.
Corps Officer for the Capricorn...
When To Consider Expanding Your Business
Businesses that perform well, or that start in small markets like regional areas, often find themselves contemplating expansion.
While a logical step, it demands...
