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...
Major upgrade planned for Auckland St
Gladstone residents are advised to expect intermittent traffic disruptions along Auckland Street between Coon Street and Short Street from 22 September 2025 through to...
Moura to host Miners Memorial Day Service
After a tragic mining explosion killed Scott McPherson over four decades ago, his father Maurice made the decision to go underground to see the...
Busy weekend for CapRescue
CapRescue’s crew had a busy weekend, completing five missions across the Capricorn region - well above the usual three tasks over two days.
The helicopter...
Plants out of place again
There is no doubt that this springtime of year certainly shows how good our winter crops are going to be. It also shows up...
Return of the ‘mack’: have your say on Spanish mackerel strategy
The Crisafulli Government has opened public consultation on proposed harvest changes to the Spanish mackerel fishery as part of efforts to restore fairness to...
Build bigger or fall short – Gladstone’s energy test
Across Queensland and Australia, we’re building the infrastructure for our energy future right now, the vital transmission lines we need to get cheap and...
