PopCon powers up Gladstone
The Gladstone Region’s biggest pop culture extravaganza PopCon made a thunderous comeback on Saturday, 13 September.
The event saw more than 5000 people packing the...
News in Brief
Council awards more than $12M in contracts
The Gladstone Regional Council has awarded more than $12 million in contracts greater than $200,000 since the...
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Weekly events
Have a Yarn Tuesday - QCWA Tannum Sands - every Tuesday
All welcome to bring your craft, a friend and a smile.
Time: 9am to...
Banana wind and battery project
A 75-turbine wind farm and 1000MWh battery 20 kilometres from the township of Banana has been referred for assessment under the Federal Government's Environment...
Local trio honoured
It was a case of third time lucky for former Gladstone Mayor and community champion Gail Sellers who has now formally received her 2024...
Bruce Highway upgrade under way at Ginger Beer Creek
Major safety upgrades progressing on the Bruce Highway at Ginger Beer Creek near Calliope are expected to be completed in 2026.
The project includes widening...
When words cause harm
In March 1862, The Christian Reader, the official magazine of the African Methodist Church, published a rhyme which included the line, for the first...
Spotlight on Gladstone
The cameras are rolling once more in Gladstone as the acclaimed Australian TV series Our Town returns to the region for a third time.
Since...
750 jobs gone as BMA wields axe
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has axed 750 jobs across its Queensland coal operation and plans to put the Saraji south pit into care and maintenance...
Fishers seeing a shift in the season
Inshore/Offshore
Similar to last week, we have not had very favourable weather for anglers to head offshore this week.
However, a few have snuck out to...
Coalition secures long-awaited aged care packages
I have just returned to the electorate after a busy fortnight sitting of Parliament in Canberra.
During the last sitting week, the Coalition was...
Why the right business advice matters
Running a business is exciting.
But let’s be honest, it can be stressful too.
There are so many decisions to make, from managing cash flow to...
Honouring women and community spirit
Tannum Sands is set to sparkle this International Women’s Day as the QCWA hosts its much-anticipated High Tea.
The afternoon promises a feast for...
