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...
Student’s passion for fitness gives industry jump-start
Hayden Baker’s natural talent and passion for CQUniversity’s fitness training has helped him land a job at CrossFit Gladstone.
The 16-year-old is currently studying a...
Farm life inspires local artist’s first picture book
Nanette Hanna's first published picture book for children, Check the Chooks, is an exciting and endearing tale of her own pooch and his dreams...
Inquiry into bank closures
Westpac proudly announce on their website that "We support the need for a First Nations voice enshrined in the Australian Constitution."
It is not clear...
Mulch It Instead
Probably the biggest mistake most gardeners will make is, either not mulching their gardens, or if they do, using the wrong type of mulch,...
Q and A with Mel Hamilton, Moonbar Moments
1. Could you describe what your business does?
Events, Weddings, Planning,2 Styling, Picnics, Creating Memories that are lasting
2. Tell us what interested you, or...
Gash family celebrate remarkable milestone
This year marks 20 years of the Gash family’s custodianship of Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort.
On 29 October, the family invited guests to the...
