Community events
OCTOBER
Friday 31 October
Halloween Treat
Celebrate the spooky season with a treat from us at the Annual Halloween Treat. Celebrate the spooky season with a...
Legacy on Tank Street
About 50 direct Streeter descendants and their families congregated at the new mural in Tank Street on Saturday, 18 October, to honour their great...
Gladstone Mayor urges state action on waste management
Gladstone Regional Council Mayor Matt Burnett has called for stronger State Government action on waste management and recycling, highlighting the need for councils to...
Sport Shorts
OLD BOYS TURN BACK THE CLOCK
Rugby Park was the venue for last Saturday night's CQ Legends Game.
Some of the greats of Central Queensland rugby...
Capras name Under-19 girls’ squad
Central Queensland Capras has revealed a 31-strong Harvey Norman Cup squad for the 2026 season.
The Capras hosted trials for the team to compete in...
State Government set to deliver Empowering Councils Bill
The State Government has taken a significant step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, unveiling landmark local government reforms at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s...
News in Brief
GPC to launch container terminal development
The Gladstone Ports Corporation is seeking market interest for the development of a container terminal at Port Central in...
17-year-old’s body found at Callide Dam
The body of a 17-year-old boy was located deceased on the afternoon on Thursday, 30 October after police conducted a search and rescue operation...
Regional news: Bolton’s safety call to end shark nets
Drumlines are ineffective in reducing "unprovoked shark interactions," and should be replaced with alternatives, according to Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Gympie's southern political neighbour.
Ms...
Record turnout at Lake Awoonga Adventure Race
Lake Awoonga was buzzing with energy on Saturday, 25 October, as locals and visitors powered through trails, tracks, and waters for the region’s most...
Tunes and talent at Chanel College
Chanel College will take centre stage in the musical spotlight as students perform at the seventh Annual Music Showcase on Friday, 7 November, at...
Region Golf Report
BILOELA GOLF CLUB
Sunday, 26 October
Stroke
A Grade
Winner: Jason Winnett 76.
Runner-up: Graham Dorsett 79.
Third: PJ O'Rourke 80.
B Grade
Winner: John-Boy Barber 70.
Runner-up: Lyn Ritchie 72.
Third: Brett Warry...
Narelle’s lasting impact
Cyclone Narelle will be long remembered as Cat 4/5, as it hit south of Lockhart River last Friday close to the famed Princess Charlotte...
