This is not who we are: MP
Federal Parliament observed a sombre minute's silence for victims of the Bondi terror attack on 14 December as MPs returned for a two-day sitting...
Australia does not have a gun law problem
I have been contacted by countless constituents regarding changes to gun laws proposed by the Federal Government and I know it’s important to let...
Your community group could grab a grant
The State Government has opened applications for the first round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund this year, with grants of up to $35,000...
Showing up, one word at a time
Some weeks, the loudest thing we do is simply show up, even when we’re tired, stretched, or unsure if it matters.
Consistency can be...
Colin and Anne celebrate 60 years
Long-time Gladstone residents Anne and Colin Bray celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, 15 January.
Before meeting in Sydney, Colin worked as a motor...
Inspired by nature
From creating the Emerald Botanic Gardens to crafting artistry on canvas, Lawrie Stanton talents know no end.
Mr Stanton's Spirit of the Landscape...
Investment opportunity is a gas
Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has started a market sounding process to identify 400 megawatts of additional gas-fired energy capacity in Central Queensland by 2032.
QIC...
AI and doctored flood images dangerous precedent
Central Highlands Emergency Management and Community coordinator Glenn Bell has slammed the use of fake AI-generated flood images on social media and hijacked weather...
Townsfolk ‘had a gutful’ of antisocial behaviour
The Capella community has closed ranks to combat a surge in youth crime.
In the latter part of 2025, the township became an after-dark mecca...
Catcher’s lucky escape
A 'kiss' on the thumb from a feisty juvenile eastern brown snake wasn't the close call Rhys Flemming was expecting on what should have...
That’s a wrap for Salvos
The Central Highlands Salvation Army is rapt after its Christmas wrapping service gifted a record $8745 to be distributed back into the community.
Local ministry...
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Emergency alert number
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised emergency alerts will be sent as official text messages from the Queensland State...
Seamers and Scorchers tie
A rain-affected final has seen the Bulls Masters Country Challenge trophy sensationally split between Central Queensland and Sunshine Coast.
Last Sunday the Seamers travelled...
