Driving into the EV future
My wife and I have taken delivery of our new 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range.
Our 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus was...
Aldoga solar farm fully operational
ACCIONA Energía has successfully completed the commissioning and start of commercial operations of the 480MWp Aldoga solar farm, located 20 km north-west of Gladstone.
The...
Early risers see the best catches
Inshore/Offshore
Despite the very average wind forecast, late last week and over the weekend saw some incredibly flat mornings for those who poked out the...
Sharing Christmas in Gladstone
Christmas is approaching once again, and while it is a season filled with joy for many, it remains a difficult and isolating time for...
Boyne River water supply
In 1897 and again in 1913, Boyne and Calliope Rivers had been considered by council as a source of Gladstone’s water, but nothing had...
Lucerne growing tips
A change of pace this week with my thoughts on our well-regarded perennial legume crop called Lucerne.
This mostly fodder crop has been around for...
Queenslanders urged to stay away from bats
With summer heat and storm season underway, distressed or dead bats may be found on the ground – and Queensland Health is reminding people...
The Wizard of Oz comes alive
Adagio School of Dance is delighted to announce that its 2025 end-of-year production will bring the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz to the...
Fox control program drives down nest predation
Recent fox eradication efforts in the Agnes Water and Boyne-Tannum areas has given the region’s marine turtle eggs and hatchlings a fighting chance at...
Labor’s climate hypocrisy
Last week in the House of Representatives the Labor Member for Leichhardt - effectively Far North Queensland - Matt Smith said that "When I...
Job cuts hit Gladstone
The Gladstone community was rocked by Rio Tinto’s decision to cut production at the Yarwun Alumina Refinery impacting 180 jobs.
The site currently employs around...
Nature law reform welcomed
Last week, landmark reforms to our federal nature law, the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act were passed.
The deal between Labor and...
Senate Inquiry turns into a farce
Plato quoted Socrates in the *Apology* as saying that "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Unfortunately, not many politicians today understand...
