Gladstone Today

03/01/2025

Peabody has successfully shipped the first product from its Centurion Mine in the Bowen Basin, marking another major milestone in the redevelopment of the premium hard coking coal mine.
The inaugural shipment was delivered to the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal and loaded for export to a customer in Asia in early December...

Peabody has successfully shipped the first product from its Centurion Mine in the Bowen Basin, marking another major milestone in [...]

03/01/2025

On 21 November 2024, St John’s Rosedale now the home of Power Community Church reached a milestone of 100 years.

For 10 decades this quaint little chapel has stood the test of time. An ode to the Little Family and the pioneers of days gone by.

But so much more than that, a testimony of God’s Faithfulness to the people of Rosedale, and the larger community and region in this area....

On 21 November 2024, St John’s Rosedale now the home of Power Community Church reached a milestone of 100 years. [...]

02/01/2025

Central Queensland coach Jason Wells has declared that the Seamers will be back at The Gabba next year despite a 37-run loss in the Bulls Masters Country Challenge final on Sunday.

CQ were outclassed by the triumphant Far North but that loss will only allow the young group of players to grow according to the coach.

“You just don’t get these levels of experiences very often, playing at The Gabba and on the big stage with a lot of pressure,” Wells said.

“That’s what we noticed on Sunday, was in those big pressure moments we weren’t quite there.

“The best part about it is that you learn from those experiences and we have a young group, three or four players who would have absolutely loved it.

“And when we’re back here next year, not if but when, they will be better for it.”....

Central Queensland coach Jason Wells has declared that the Seamers will be back at The Gabba next year despite a [...]

02/01/2025

The Gladstone Regional Council Australia Day Awards acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and success of individuals and groups within the Gladstone Region. The awards provide Council with an opportunity to publicly recognise and celebrate those in our community who have made significant contributions and achievements.
The winners will be announced at Gladstone Regional Council’s Gladstone Region Australia Day Awards ceremony at Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre on Saturday, 25 January 2025. ..

The Gladstone Regional Council Australia Day Awards acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and success of individuals and groups within the [...]

02/01/2025

Check out who was out and about this festive season....

Gladstone Today photographer DEBBIE BUCKLAND made it OUT and ABOUT to the Christmas Mega Toy Raffle Family Funday. Check out [...]

02/01/2025

Families gathered together on a property near Raglan Station for New Year’s Eve celebrations welcomed the sight of summer storms rolling in and dropping 18.5mm on the paddocks in under half an hour.

Thankfully, The New Year’s Eve fireworks at Gladstone Marina Parklands were spared and party-goers enjoyed the display without the wet.

Wide spread storms brought 5.8mm to Gladstone on New Years Day while Biloela received 16.2mm.

Moderate to heavy rainfall resulted in river level rises along the Dawson River, downstream of Theodore and minor localised flooding occurred at a few locations across the Gladstone and Banana Shire regions.

Minor flooding occurred along the Dawson River at Baralaba on Thursday, January 2. The river level was expected to remain above the minor flood level until late Thursday.

Further showers and thunderstorms will continue over the catchment leading into the weekend but were not expected to significantly affect river levels.

Families gathered together on a property near Raglan Station for New Year's Eve celebrations welcomed the sight of summer storms [...]

01/01/2025

Gladstone Today journalist LIAM EMERTON made the trip south to The Gabba to capture all the action of Central Queensland’s Bulls Masters Country Challenge Final against Far North.

Check out the photo spread and coverage in today's edition...

Gladstone Today journalist LIAM EMERTON made the trip south to The Gabba to capture all the action of Central Queensland's [...]

01/01/2025

Gladstone’s newly opened Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic has patients covered for non-urgent healthcare this holiday season.

With the recent directive from Central Queensland Health that pressure remains high on Gladstone’s hospital emergency departments, the Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) is drawing the public’s attention to the newly opened Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic in the city’s centre.

“We are very pleased to see the long-awaited Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic now open despite the days and hours of operation being reduced from the original schedule,” QNMU Secretary Sarah Beaman said.

“We really encourage community to utilise this free, walk in service.”
More of this story and other local news in today's edition of GT...

Gladstone’s newly opened Nurse-led Walk-in Clinic has patients covered for non-urgent healthcare this holiday season. With the recent directive from [...]

01/01/2025

Residents are being urged not to put their lives at risk by driving through flooded roads this storm season.

Emergency crews have responded to multiple rescues recently, where motorists have driven through floodwaters and become swept away.

QPS Deputy Commissioner and State Disaster Coordinator Shane Chelepy said there is no reason for people to be driving through floodwaters.....

Residents are being urged not to put their lives at risk by driving through flooded roads this storm season. Emergency [...]

01/01/2025

Shane McCarthy, AgForce General President

I hope everyone is managing to find a little downtime with family and friends as we head into the festive season.

Thought I’d reflect a little on what could be in front of us in 2025 – something to contemplate as you are hopefully enjoying that much deserved break. Fingers crossed you are blessed with some early storms for your enterprise, whatever that may be.

I hope everyone is managing to find a little downtime with family and friends as we head into the festive [...]

31/12/2024

31/12/2024

What a busy first week of business it was at the reopened Grand Hotel Many Peaks, in the Boyne Valley.

Owners, Craig and Desley O’Grady (with a little help from some friends) have done a great job at giving the hotel some new life....

What a busy first week of business it was at the reopened Grand Hotel Many Peaks, in the Boyne Valley. [...]

31/12/2024

The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a teenage boy to hospital in a serious condition on Saturday, 28 December after a dirt bike crash in the Gladstone region.

The boy was riding on a private property in the vicinity of Round Hill when the incident occurred.

The LifeFlight helicopter was tasked at 12.05pm and landed in a clearing near the incident scene.

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics worked with the LifeFlight critical care doctor and QAS flight paramedic to treat the patient for life-threatening head injuries.

He was taken to Bundaberg Hospital for further treatment.

The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a teenage boy to hospital in a serious condition on Saturday, 28 December after [...]

31/12/2024

Dedicated and opened on 16 November 1924, Star of the Sea Church has stood for 100 years as a visible landmark of faith in Gladstone.

So, on the weekend of 16 and 17 November 2024, the parish celebrated in wonderful style with two days of events, which were the culmination of many months of planning.

The centenary celebrations began on the Saturday morning with a pilgrimage walk through the church, led by Sr Noreen Dunne SMSM, reflecting on the many significant moments of faith that have taken place within its walls.

Later that evening the formal centenary dinner was held at the Reef Hotel, attended by both current and former parishioners, including several Marist priests and Sisters of Mercy who had served in the parish over the years.....

Dedicated and opened on 16 November 1924, Star of the Sea Church has stood for 100 years as a visible [...]

30/12/2024

CQUniversity has been given a $1.6 million green light to deliver five Certificate III qualifications in health and work skills in Woorabinda, Longreach, Biloela and Emerald as part of a Rural and Remote Pilot.

Eligible job seekers will be able to access the face-to-face subsidised training in Community Services, Individual Support, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, Health Services Assistance and Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways from February 2025.....

CQUniversity has been given a $1.6 million green light to deliver five Certificate III qualifications in health and work skills [...]

30/12/2024

Dramatically reducing Australia’s use of gas would secure the future of industrial manufacturing and the jobs of hundreds of thousands of workers, according to a bold new report that looks to reset the national debate about gas.

But, there are trade and industry concerns that LNG export contracts may be capped or limited in the new year, according to Shadow Minister for Resources Senator Susan McDonald....

Dramatically reducing Australia’s use of gas would secure the future of industrial manufacturing and the jobs of hundreds of thousands [...]

30/12/2024

Get ready to ring in 2025 with a bang.

The Gladstone Regional Council is excited to announce the return of its free New Year’s Eve Party, set against the stunning backdrop of Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Parklands.

Join your community as everyone bids farewell to 2024 and welcomes the new year with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a vibrant atmosphere.....

Get ready to ring in 2025 with a bang. The Gladstone Regional Council is excited to announce the return of [...]

28/12/2024

Haven't planned New Years yet? Check out our weekly Gig Guide.....

If you have a gig you would like to promote send us an email at [email protected] Please include the the [...]