Going big for men’s health
Men’s Health Week ran from 13 to 19 June, and it coincided with a big week at the Gladstone Men’s Shed.
To commence...
Blind leading the blind
Several weeks ago, I introduced you to my friend Trevor.
Among his other personality traits, Trevor had an impressive love for speed; Not the...
Tough negotiations
The toughest negotiation I have ever been involved in was with the Sisters of Mercy. At the time I was helping to negotiate, on...
Ride in to the Mt Larcom show
Whether you are new to the Gladstone region or have already come to anticipate this time of year, one well-known event not to be...
Not your average phone call: Cecily Burkett to receive OAM honour
It’s not every day that you get a call from the Governor-General’s Department in Canberra, so when Josephine Cecily Burkett got one, she thought...
Gladstone is full of Pride
Gladstone’s GPC Marina Parkland was a sea of colour as the region celebrated Rainbow on the Reef Pride Festival on Saturday, 10 June.
Rainbow...
Greener future not without its challenges but the positives are worth it
The Queensland State government has promised $19bn across the next four years to make Queensland’s energy grid green and Central Queensland is a key...
“It’s not wealth that gives, it’s a persons heart and it’s a lot greater.”
Another of Gladstone's humble hero's who has work tirelessly to improve their community was recognised in the King's first Birthday Honours awards earlier this...
Budget positions region to capitalise on opportunities ahead
Rates and service charges for a residential property in Gladstone, including water, sewerage, and waste will increase by 5.84 percent.
These figures and more were...
Sharing culture at Flourish Festival
The vibrancy and heart of multiculturalism in Biloela and its people were celebrated on Sunday at Integreat Queensland’s Flourish Festival.
Read the full story and...
Celebrating cultures
The vibrancy and heart of multiculturalism in Biloela and its people were celebrated on Sunday at Integreat Queensland's Flourish Festival.
Over 15 different community cultures...
Maternity services are a relief but there are still some teething issues
It’s officially been a week since Gladstone Hospital announced that after almost 12 months on bypass, they would resume regular birthing services.
Health Minister...
On This Day: Bake Cookies Day!
Bake Cookies Day occurs in the middle of the holiday season, and is a great excuse to bake some delicious cookies to help you...
