Market holds strong at CQLX
Combined agents yarded 3,832 head on Wednesday, 23 February, comprising of 1863 steers, 1311 heifers, 559 cows, 80 cows & calves and 19 bulls.
Cattle...
Mandate is a show stopper
It has been a tough few years for agricultural shows. Most shows were cancelled in 2020, a few were able to open last year,...
Gladdy in three words
This week I was invited to a community engagement session for one of our local industries. It was a great opportunity to provide input...
Markets is cherry sweet
Gladstone Today photographer MIKE RICHARDS attended the Calliope Rotary Markets over the weekend to take some out and about shots.
With a new venue...
Crows at Esplanade
We are all familiar with Australian Ravens (crows) because they seem to be able function well around where we live.
They are resourceful and...
Newman eyes senate seat
Former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has condemned mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations and masks as he campaigns for a seat in the senate.
The Liberal Democrats lead...
Our Forgotten Generation
OUR FORGOTTEN GENERATION
Australia was built on their shoulders,
Through hard work and self- sacrifice
They defended this country as soldiers
Many paying the ultimate price.
They survived the...
Bromeliad beauty
Could the Bromeliad be one of the most underutilised plants in Gladstone landscapes?
If there is one plant that has a love hate relationship with...
Melbourne academic claims Gladstone a ‘sitting duck’ for climate change policies
A Melbourne academic has claimed Gladstone is a sitting duck when it comes to climate change policies.
Professor and author Ian Plimer is hosting...
Punisher’s noble cruise
By night, Donna Radford is a mild-mannered taxi driver. By day, you might find the hot-rod lover behind the steering wheel of her beloved...
Anchoring a boat
People tend to use boats to travel to a destination to engage in some other activity, particularly fishing but also snorkelling, swimming and even...
Tackling workplace conflict
Two Gladstone businesses, DTE Training & Safety Skills and Attainable Solutions, are teaming up to tackle conflict in the workplace.
Starting on 21 March and...