Calling all Hippeastrum lovers
There is one plant that has just exploded in a mass of flowers during the last few weeks that is the Hippeastrum. Most of...
Capturing the starry night
Award winning astro-photographer David Magro has recently visited Central Queensland to share his love for photography with his milky way masterclasses.
Since 2014 David has...
The climate opportunity for agriculture
Climate variability is a source of confusion and uncertainty for many on the land. But it can also be a fantastic opportunity for positive...
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes
The bird in this photo is a Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike.
It can be found in most parts of Australia and southern New Guinea.
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes...
Calling beach lovers for reef clean day
The Tangaroa Blue Foundation is calling on all ocean lovers to join ReefClean’s annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up starting on Sunday 1 October at...
The Night the F111 crashed – Part 1
It was early evening on Thursday, April 2, 1987. I had just completed an assignment for the small local newspaper my wife and owned...
CommBank makes community donation to Chaplain Watch
Gladstone’s Chaplain Watch has received $500 as part of Commonwealth Bank’s nationwide community donation program.
Commonwealth Bank has agreed to donate $500,000 to recognise...
Flynn’s biggest survey
At the start of this year, I sent Flynn’s Biggest Survey to every household in the Flynn electorate and advertised it on social media...
No excuse for abuse as crews cop it from customers
Energex and Ergon employees have reported almost as many incidents of threats, abuse or violence from members of the public in six months as...
Croc’s on the move
A large crocodile slips almost silently into the water and does not reappear near Byfield National Park. Another crocodile leaves its imprint on multiple...
Heart of Agnes annual report highlights
Heart of Agnes Community Association Inc. (HOACA) released its first annual report recently which highlights the work the group has achieved this past year.
The...
Gladstone local speaks to star-studded audience
Sony Foundation recently hosted their fundraising lunch, Brissy4Ward, to raise a record-breaking $895,000 to expand their ‘You Can Stay’ accommodation program and Gladstone's Kirsty...
Access to Justice and Pro Bono Legal Services
Queensland Legal Week and National Pro Bono Day are annual events that celebrate and promote access to justice and pro bono legal services in...
