Tag: News
Queensland’s first Manufacturing Month begins
Queensland's first Manufacturing Month will run from 1 to 30 September to highlight many of Queensland’s leading manufacturers and feature a range of events...
Funding to beat coastal erosion
Ten Queensland’s coastal councils will share in $3.3 million in funding for projects aimed at safeguarding their communities from the impact of coastal erosion,...
Baseload power keeps lights on
The energy chickens are coming home to roost. Our energy policy, already a train wreck, descended into farce last week, when Labor State Governments...
Social housing crisis
The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) says Gladstone is facing a housing crisis, with 581 people on the social housing register in 2023,...
Nippers dive into rescue
Two Tannum Sands Surf Life Saving Club cadets sprang into action on Sunday, 27 August, after a pregnant woman was stranded on Wild Cattle...
In Brief
Meet new Rescue Officer, Ryan Bebbington.
Ryan has joined the Rockhampton-based RACQ CapRescue team recently after a career change from 19 years in the media...
Consultations begin to repeal Qld Health mandates
On Friday 1 September, Queensland Health opened consultation on the requirement for its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but not everyone will be...
Making new connections
Relocating to an unfamiliar town can be daunting, but a Gladstone-based initiative aims at making it easier to meet people with monthly gatherings for...
Showcase at Boyne Valley
The annual Boyne Valley Showcase is once again bringing a weekend of entertainment for the entire family from 8 to 10 September.
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Kidney Support Network
Another Kidney Support Network meeting is on again in Gladstone and runs from 9.30am - 11.30am.
A Renal Nurse will be in attendance....
Protecting Children is Everybody’s business
With Queensland Child Protection Week (QCPW), September 3 – 9, around the corner, Queensland Police Service would like to remind everyone that ‘protecting children...
Women and carers deserve a secure retirement
The introduction of paid parental leave by Labor in 2011 was a game changer. It means mums and dads can afford to take leave...