Whirlwind year spent fighting for electorate
What a year 2025 has been!
This year, I drove roughly 50,000 kilometres staying in touch with our local communities and spent around 20 weeks...
Who supports the supporters?
Across Gladstone, hundreds of community organisations, from sporting clubs and cultural groups to men’s sheds and youth services, are quietly holding the region together.
They...
Gladstone continues to look after its own
As 2025 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year that has been for the Gladstone region,...
Busby Marou makes life beautiful
When Aunty Sheila Duca danced with the red devil - one of the most potent chemotherapy drug regimes on the market for breast cancer...
GRC funded for flying fox controls
Gladstone Regional Council has been awarded $35,650 for a localised grant scheme for residents and businesses directly impacted by flying-fox roosts in the region.
The...
Biloela Hospital staffing levels on the rise
Staffing levels at Biloela Hospital have improved year-on-year and GP obstetrician positions have been recruited to return birthing services to the Banana region.
In a...
Agnes Water $1.9M skate park works in 2026
Construction on the $1.94 million Agnes Water Skate Park Revitalisation project will commence on 2 February, 2026, and is anticipated to be complete by...
Bin The Ban and put young Aussies first
Last year our Prime Minister told young Australians, “ on your side” and “we’ve got your back.”
You could be forgiven for thinking he had...
Build gas peaker plant in Bilo: MP says
Callide MP Bryson Head and Banana Shire Council Mayor Nev Ferrier have united to outline the case for a privately funded gas-fired generator to...
Letters to the Editor
CONCERNS RAISED
I was shocked to read in last week’s paper regarding the Gladstone Regional Council's decision on four lease renewals, including the space previously...
Venue and facilities operating hours during Christmas and New Year
Gladstone Regional Council offices and facilities will operate on different hours during the Christmas and New Year period.
Urgent phone enquiries will be taken 24...
Spirit of Christmas at the Mayor’s Carols
The 2025 Santos GLNG Mayor's Carols, proudly supported by 4CC, brought festive cheer to the community with a spectacular celebration earlier this month.
The...
Brahmans herd up trophy
A Central Queensland trio has helped lead Queensland Country to Australian Championship perfection.
The Brahmans finished undefeated across nine rounds of the Australian Country...
