Local centre showcased up north
CQUniversity’s STEM Central will take centre stage at the International Science and Eco Fest’s 'Illuminate' FNQ event in Cairns this week when its Buraligim...
Snapchat safety for parents
Social media app Snapchat has introduced a new feature designed to give parents clarity on who their teens are talking to online.
Snapchat’s new...
Night Heron’s seafood diet
The Nankeen Night Heron is mostly nocturnal with adult birds being 50 to 65cm in length.
They are often found around shallow river margins, mangroves,...
Capricorn Caves: Through the Looking Glass
A cracking weekend of fun and education for the whole family is coming to the Capricorn Caves, as the Big Science Adventure kicks off...
New Calliope music festival 3 years in the making
The Calliope River Village Music Festival will make history this weekend with a set list of quality local and high-profile talent, arts and crafts,...
Rates reduction for pensioners
Gladstone Region ratepayers who have recently become eligible for the pension have been encouraged to apply for Gladstone Regional Council’s 2022/23 Pensioner Concession.
The...
$1.1m prison riot bill
The Capricornia Correctional Centre riots last year caused about $1.1 million in damage, according to Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner Paul Stewart.
Commissioner Stewart was asked...
Mine safety parliamentary inquiry launched
The Queensland Government has launched a parliamentary inquiry to investigate the coal mining industry’s actions in response to safety recommendations from a Moranbah mine...
Keeping on track this rail safety week
Motorists are urged to be train aware this Rail Safety Week as an estimated 25 per cent of rail fatalities happen from one of...
New councils proposed in submissions
A Rockhampton councillor believes Gladstone, Rockhampton and Yeppoon should be split into three "sub-councils" underneath an overarching council that would be called Capricorn Regional...
Trees cleared for bridge work
The council have begun work at the northern side of Tom Jeffery Memorial Park, Agnes Water to safely remove the bridge for off-site...
Eco-certified tourism funds
The Queensland Government is investing $1 million to further enhance our great lifestyle and position the state as a leader in sustainable tourism by...
Gladstone squads send local teams packing
All three Gladstone-based teams outclassed their Rockhampton opposition in Round 14 of the Football Queensland Premier League Central Coast women's competition.
At Clinton Park, Clinton...
