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Wed 26 Feb 2020

‘Bloody oath’: Inland rail to Gladstone still in the mix

premium_icon ‘Bloody oath’: Inland rail to Gladstone still in the mix

Connecting the national inland rail project to Gladstone has been back on the agenda in the corridors of Canberra.

‘It’s a concern’: Staff churn blamed for stalled projects

premium_icon ‘It’s a concern’: Staff churn blamed for stalled projects

Only 83% of operation works are on track to be complete by June 30.

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It pays to be ‘in the know’ – and never has it been more critical in a social media age where so much false information is being pumped out.

Tue 25 Feb 2020

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 business is serving up free chips across Australia - no strings attached. Here's what you need to do to get them.

Gladstone Power coaches quit amid committee restructure

premium_icon Gladstone Power coaches quit amid committee restructure

Men's and women's head coaches Brady Walmsley and Ray Cooper have stood down.

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 their lives and opened a new business.

‘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 her hard work is worth it.

Company comes together for ultimate fundraiser

premium_icon Company comes together for ultimate fundraiser

Ten employees from a Gladstone business will cut their hair next month to raise awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Wombat carers at risk of leaving the region

premium_icon Wombat carers at risk of leaving the region

“Without (funds) we’re not doing true conservation.”

A daring CQ night transfer from the Royal Flying Doctor

premium_icon A daring CQ night transfer from the Royal Flying Doctor

Crews pull off back-road a night landing to get a patient to lifesaving surgery.

CQUni not affected by the Coronavirus

premium_icon CQUni not affected by the Coronavirus

More than 2,600 have been killed by the fatal virus. Australia’s travel ban remains in place until at least February 29.

GPC raises $3800 for seafarers in need

premium_icon GPC raises $3800 for seafarers in need

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s maintenance department raised about $3800 to create a material aid service for seafarers in need of clothing.

Do you have Australia’s top dog? Enter now!

Do you have Australia’s top dog? Enter now!

Does your dog have the X-Factor? Is your pooch the pick of the pound? We are on the search for Australia’s Top Dog. Enter here.

How to make Gladstone grow: Forum flags population priority

premium_icon How to make Gladstone grow: Forum flags population priority

Increasing the number of long term, stable jobs will bring people to central Queensland and help create a self-serving economy.

‘Psycopathic' sex offender too dangerous for release

premium_icon ‘Psycopathic' sex offender too dangerous for release

A sex offender whose victims include two brothers aged six and 10 has been refused release from detention because of his high risk of reoffending.

Butcher hits back after travel accusations

premium_icon Butcher hits back after travel accusations

TENSIONS were at boiling point in State Parliament last week when Member for ­Gladstone Glenn Butcher was accused of failing to declare free accommodation for the...

Calls for crackdown on 'disgusting' potentially deadly high

premium_icon Calls for crackdown on 'disgusting' potentially deadly high

Health professionals are calling for an immediate crackdown on the sale of "nangs", which young people are using for a "cheap" and potentially fatal high.

Disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature

premium_icon Disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature

Organisers of an overnight camp for kids hope it will help ignite something special and pave the way for friendships.

REVEALED: Cost of consultation for scrapped road project

premium_icon REVEALED: Cost of consultation for scrapped road project

Gladstone Regional Council reveals how much it spent on investigating a second link from Baffle Creek to Agnes Water before scrapping the project.

New lung disease hotline launched for mine workers

premium_icon New lung disease hotline launched for mine workers

The hotline will be one-stop-shop support service for the state’s past and present mine and quarry workers.

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