PBS shake-up could affect regional Australians the most
Regional Australians could be the hardest hit by the Labor Government’s planned changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Ahead of next week’s Budget, the...
Which business is best?
Recently a business owner asked me “What businesses or industries are currently performing the best?”
The context of the question was what businesses/industries should...
New free laundry pod arrives in Gladstone
Orange Sky, a not-for-profit organisation supporting people in need with free laundry facilities and a safe space for genuine connection, announced last week they...
Lace up your shoes and Run for a Cure: fight against childhood cancer
Residents are encouraged to lace up their shoes and head to the starting line for the inaugural Run for a Cure event on Sunday,...
Turbine blades on the move
On Wednesday, April 26 the first wind turbine blade was successfully transported from Gladstone Port to Clarke Creek Wind Farm, travelling almost 300km through...
Ulysses’ pilgrimage to Gayndah
In a grand return, Gladstone Ulysses Branch Central Queensland members made the pilgrimage to Gayndah.
The social motorcycle group had 22 people and 16...
Stronger Together: Holding things tightly, holding things lightly
Have you ever held onto an idea, goal, or belief so tightly that you’ve lost sight of the big picture?
Enter the concept of...
New EV Station coming for Calliope
More electric vehicle infrastructure is on the way for the Gladstone Region, as part of a push to build charging sites on national highways...
Positive IMPACT on Agnes Health
$150,000 of funding has been awarded to the Agnes Water IMPACT Community Health Service (ICHS) to refurbish its existing facilities.
Senator Anthony Chisholm...
Standby Suicide Support
Senior Constable Chris Trute and Advanced Care Paramedic Kayla Rasmussen were able to share from their own experience of losing someone to suicide, at...
What inquisitive creatures Willie Wagtails are
Most people will be familiar with Willy Wagtails because they frequent the places where we live. In fact, they may be found almost everywhere...
Vaping up in smoke as government takes action
Described as the biggest loophole in Australian healthcare history Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler addressed vaping concerns in a speech...
Festival joy for the Saints
In one of the most anticipated matches of the Festival of Footy, BITS claimed a dominant win over the Rockhampton Panthers.
The Saints dismantled...
