Mining town touched by leukaemia makes difference

premium_icon Mining town touched by leukaemia makes difference

‘People can be rest assured the money is going to a good place’.

Two men killed in high-impact Bruce Highway collision

premium_icon Two men killed in high-impact Bruce Highway collision

A van torn in two. Two men killed; another critical.

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Here's a free chip offer you'll leap over ya mates for

Here's a free chip offer you'll leap over ya mates for

This iconic fast food outlet wants to give you free chips.

Family reinvents themselves after fire destroys everything

premium_icon Family reinvents themselves after fire destroys everything

A year after the Deepwater fires destroyed this family’s home, they’ve transformed...

‘Enough to drive you insane’: Vandals' senseless act

premium_icon ‘Enough to drive you insane’: Vandals' senseless act

AFTER being constantly targeted by thieves a Gladstone cafe owner is questioning if...

Hannah’s brother: 'He made them suffer'

premium_icon Hannah’s brother: 'He made them suffer'

The phone call that changed his life forever

Peak fears as Balonne River rages towards 12m danger zone

premium_icon Peak fears as Balonne River rages towards 12m danger zone

Queensland’s southwest locals being warned to expect floodwaters

Treasurer still coy on virus hit to budget

Treasurer still coy on virus hit to budget

Treasurer has continued to stress the economic impacts of the coronavirus

Star ‘drugged, raped and held captive’

Star ‘drugged, raped and held captive’

Singer Duffy reveals heartbreaking reason she disappeared for 10 years

Expensive night out for man found asleep on stranger’s couch

premium_icon Expensive night out for man found asleep on stranger’s couch

A VISITOR to Gladstone was found passed out on a stranger’s couch.

Closing arguments in curious cattle theft case

premium_icon Closing arguments in curious cattle theft case

The magistrate is expected to deliver her verdict in early March.

Drug trafficker facing deportation and losing Aussie born children

premium_icon Drug trafficker facing deportation and losing Aussie born...

A CONVICTED drug trafficker is facing deportation and losing his children after he...

DRINK DRIVERS: 6 motorists front Gladstone court

premium_icon DRINK DRIVERS: 6 motorists front Gladstone court

A HIGH range drink driver was disqualified from driving for 10 months in Gladstone...

LNG electrification receives surprising $1.5M boost

premium_icon LNG electrification receives surprising $1.5M boost

There has been no advice as to exactly what the funds are for.

Increased scrutiny: How coronavirus will impact CQ exports

premium_icon Increased scrutiny: How coronavirus will impact CQ exports

Central Queensland accounts for about 27% of China’s LNG imports.

Tug boat operator in war of words with union

premium_icon Tug boat operator in war of words with union

‘Sensationalist, misleading’: Tug boat operator defends union claims

Dogs of Oz

    Aussie cattle dog secret link to the dingo

    premium_icon Aussie cattle dog secret link to the dingo

    How the Australian working dogs descended from dingoes

    GALLERY: 78 of the cutest dogs on the Northern Rivers

    premium_icon GALLERY: 78 of the cutest dogs on the Northern Rivers

    SEE here if your four-legged family member made the list.

    Attack dogs put down but wallabies still at risk

    premium_icon Attack dogs put down but wallabies still at risk

    Dogs put down after mass wallaby deaths but the battle isn't over

    Corgi lovers unite to help dozens of dogs

    premium_icon Corgi lovers unite to help dozens of dogs

    A sad photo has led to Corgi lovers pooling money together for RSPCA

    Sport

      Sizzling action on the track on Saturday

      premium_icon Sizzling action on the track on Saturday

      Amenities at Ferguson Park lend themselves to provide ample cover and shade for...

      Gladstone softball trio in Australian squads

      premium_icon Gladstone softball trio in Australian squads

      Meet Gladstone three young superstars

      Roosters crow on a soggy Saturday night at Calliope

      premium_icon Roosters crow on a soggy Saturday night at Calliope

      Calliope Roosters on the search for more players

      PHOTOS: Nippers’ class shines through at Club Champs

      premium_icon PHOTOS: Nippers’ class shines through at Club Champs

      Coach John Andrews said the rainy conditions made for good racing

      National Sport

        Sun Yang ‘protected’ in swim conspiracy

        Sun Yang ‘protected’ in swim conspiracy

        Documents reveal FINA actively protected swim star Sun Yang

        Souths stars want Fifita to build a super team

        premium_icon Souths stars want Fifita to build a super team

        “One of the best players in the world”.

        NRL trials teams: Broncos fullback battle over?

        premium_icon NRL trials teams: Broncos fullback battle over?

        Team lists for the second week of NRL trials have been revealed.

        Aussies face puzzle over how to protect prized asset

        premium_icon Aussies face puzzle over how to protect prized asset

        Aussies will sit down with Pat Cummins after the South Africa tour

        Community

          After 60 years, will the Coast Guard sink or swim?

          premium_icon After 60 years, will the Coast Guard sink or swim?

          Could a State Government takeover threaten the “identity, heritage and history” of...

          Artist’s colourful designs capture region’s beauty

          premium_icon Artist’s colourful designs capture region’s beauty

          A CREATIVE talent known for her unique and colourful jewellery designs, will...

          HUGE CAREER: Hairdresser calls time after 50 years

          premium_icon HUGE CAREER: Hairdresser calls time after 50 years

          From 1969-2019, Central Queensland hairdresser cut the hair of everyone in town

          Mum’s drug truth exposed: ‘I was good at covering it up’

          premium_icon Mum’s drug truth exposed: ‘I was good at covering it up’

          At 30 years old, Tammy started self medicating and while she was ‘numb’ her world...

          What's On

            COUNTDOWN: 2 days until you can get locals Splendour tickets

            premium_icon COUNTDOWN: 2 days until you can get locals Splendour tickets

            FIND out here when where and how to get your tickets to the 2020 music festival.

            What's on the big screen this week

            What's on the big screen this week

            HARRISON Ford answers the call of the wild in gold rush adventure.

            Aust Zoo showcases high-achieving women

            premium_icon Aust Zoo showcases high-achieving women

            AUSTRALIA Zoo will celebrate International Women’s Day by showcasing some of...

            New distillery launches local gin creation

            premium_icon New distillery launches local gin creation

            Whether you like it neat, on the rocks or with a splash of tonic, gin lovers can...

            Local Business News

              Future plan to force miners to keep local jobs

              premium_icon Future plan to force miners to keep local jobs

              Election pledge to keep jobs in mining towns if companies move to automation

              Council gives green light to new cinemas

              premium_icon Council gives green light to new cinemas

              A NEW state-of-the-art cinema has been approved for construction, but it means a...

              Unique opportunity for retirement and aged care providers

              premium_icon Unique opportunity for retirement and aged care providers

              Gladstone Regional Council will be taking expressions of interest for a unique...

              ‘Feeling numb’: Holden dealer’s disappointment

              premium_icon ‘Feeling numb’: Holden dealer’s disappointment

              THE shock announcement of Holden’s closure in Australia and New Zealand has left...

              Lifestyle

                Virus outbreak in the US inevitable

                Virus outbreak in the US inevitable

                Coronavirus outbreak in the United States now inevitable

                Stunning rise in virus infections

                Stunning rise in virus infections

                Italian coronavirus cases rise 45 per cent in one day as outbreak spreads

                Mum’s 3-day old lunch box sparks debate

                Mum’s 3-day old lunch box sparks debate

                Mum hits back after being lunch box shamed

                Australia activates emergency virus plan

                Australia activates emergency virus plan

                Australia activates emergency response plan

                Entertainment

                  Reporter’s live on-air mistake

                  Reporter’s live on-air mistake

                  Reporter accidentally turns on Facebook filters before going live

                  Stunning Weinstein ‘rape factory’ claims

                  Stunning Weinstein ‘rape factory’ claims

                  Rose McGowan claims Harvey Weinstein ran ‘rape factory’ for years

                  Cairns charity founder to appear on MAFS

                  premium_icon Cairns charity founder to appear on MAFS

                  Musician Drew Brauer, to appear on reality TV show

                  Moment MAFS groom discovered cheating

                  Moment MAFS groom discovered cheating

                  WARNING: SPOILERS. MAFS’s scorned groom has gone rogue

                  Real Estate

                    A new study has found the key to happiness, and the good news is it’s part of a housing boom that could be contagious.

                    The happiest places in Australia and QLD revealed

                    Key to happiness is a boom that’s contagious

                    The call of home was too strong for a Sunshine Coast burger chain which cut ties to the region’s busiest precinct to focus on its flagship outlet.

                    premium_icon Lure of home sparks shake-up for burger chain

                    Chain cuts ties with busy precinct to focus on flagship outlet

                    Noosa Shire Councillor and reality television contestant Jess Glasgow is selling an apartment he owns in the seaside retreat.

                    Bachelorette contestant’s Noosa unit for sale

                    Bachelorette contestant Jess Glasgow’s Noosa unit for sale

                    Jobs

                      Aussies were stunned when the beloved denim giant collapsed last month – but now it has been given a second chance, with 680 jobs salvaged.

                      Jeanswest saved from brink of ruin

                      Jeanswest sold to Harbour Guidance Pty Ltd, saving 680 jobs

                      A $40 million warehouse project developed by a national company will jobs for up to 400 construction workers, with 130 people needed once it’s operational.

                      premium_icon $40 million project to deliver 530 new jobs

                      McPhee Distribution Services has started construction on project.

                      If you mention this “worst” word on your resume, it will send alarm bells ringing – and could even kill off your chances completely.

                      Word that’s an automatic ‘career killer’

                      Recruiter reveals the words you should ban from your CV

                      Motoring

                        AN unrestrained child was climbing over car seats as their mother blew six times the legal limit in a roadside random breath test.

                        premium_icon Unrestrained child with mum six times over limit

                        Child was climbing over car seats, mum had open bottle of wine

                        Australia’s competition watchdog has accused Mercedes-Benz of putting lives at risk by failing to meet deadlines for a widespread safety recall.

                        Mercedes ‘risking lives’ with Takata airbag delays

                        ACCC slams Mercedes-Benz over Takata recall delays

                        Some prestige brands will be embarrassed by the results of new independent research on vehicle dependability, while one newcomer has topped the rankings.

                        Shock finding on car quality, reliability

                        Luxury vehicle shocks in latest JD Power dependability survey