18 fined for Curtis Island National Park offences
The Queensland Conservation Council has called for tougher penalties after 18 people were fined for building an unauthorised hut and other significant illegal activity...
My journey, my electorate
As I write my regular column, I’m currently getting ready for the opening of the 48th Parliament in Canberra.
This has given me some time...
Why our crops fall over: a closer look at lodging in northern grains
The tricky subject of lodging comes up quite a bit when talking about our cropping endeavours.
Unfortunately, it can happen in most crop types like...
Seniors expo
The Gladstone Seniors Expo was held at the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct on Tuesday, 15 July.
The event offered information and support aged...
Council repeals vaccination policy
Gladstone Regional Council has voted to repeal its longstanding Vaccination Policy, with vaccination-related matters now to be managed operationally under the Council’s Immunisation Corporate...
Masterclass with one of the greats
Clarinetists and saxophonists from around the region are invited to work with virtuoso Andy Firth on Friday, 18 July for a woodwind masterclass.
RYO Inc...
E-scooter trial for Agnes, 1770 shelved
Gladstone Regional Council has decided not to proceed with a planned e-scooter trial in Agnes Water and 1770, after the only company involved in...
Woodwind virtuoso in concert
World-renowned virtuoso Andy Firth thrilled the audience at the Rockhampton Symphony Orchestra (RSO) concert at the Pilbeam Theatre last year and returns to Rockhampton...
Funding rescue for helicopter service
Rockhampton-based Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service is one of seven community groups to benefit from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
CapRescue...
Handing over but always giving a hand-up
The Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday held its handover on Saturday, 12 July.
Outgoing president Kath Thompson lauded the efforts of club members and...
Looking for Firecom recruits
Do you have a burning desire to help people?
Rockhampton's Central Region Fire Communications Centre (Firecom) in Kent St is looking for new recruits.
The QFES...
DV support from darkness to daylight
The Gladstone Women's Health Network's Darkness to Daylight Walk in the early hours of Friday, 11 July, sent a powerful message of remembrance, connection,...

















