The cost of “cheap power”
We are constantly told that renewable energy is "the cheapest form of power".
The Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, triumphantly headed in a press release...
Big Brother is watching
As we enter the new financial year, and you start to think about doing your 2023 income tax return, it’s important to understand the...
Blooming beauties
Floral displays during winter can be quite extreme from one garden to the next, depending on plant selection.
When planning home gardens, it is...
Two parcels of land open to Expressions of Interest
Gladstone Regional Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) to lease or own a block of land on 2 Dave Burns Drive.
Gladstone Region Mayor...
Community goes above and beyond to raise funds for lifesaving service
The Central Queensland community has answered RACQ CapRescue calls to raise funds for their Annual Appeal, with the service exceeding their goal by $40,000.
Operations...
Master plan for GKI
The release of the 2023 Woppa (Great Keppel Island) Draft Master Plan will let the community "take back control of the island", according to...
Funds to flow for water health
An investment of $3.75 million will be pumped into local waterways to continue Regional Report Card Partnerships over the next three years.
Funding from...
Volunteers are the Heart of Agnes
Living in a small isolated community can definitely have its drawbacks. Things like social services, infrastructure development, community support services and the like are...
What is Rapid Prototyping?
As the Gladstone region transitions into a high-tech manufacturing centre, we have been receiving a lot of questions about rapid prototyping (RP).
RP is...
Silver Bullet joins Gympie
The Mary Valley Rattler heritage railway has added two historic Silver Bullet railmotors to its fleet – and is offering a sweet and bubbly...
It’s time to get comfy and support a good cause
National Pyjama Day on 21 July marks a day that invites schools and workplaces to wear their comfiest pyjamas all day, while helping children...
Future innovators explore STEAM
Held over the school holidays, Gladstone students were able to spark their passion for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) at the Young...
Autumn weather is here
The Autumnal time of the year has arrived.
Biloela recorded a 15.6C minimum last Sunday, the coolest minimum since 7 December, 2025.
Places across the Central...
