NEWS & EVENTS
DRAINAGE STUDY
Gladstone Regional Council has formally adopted the Agnes Water Drainage Study, delivering greater certainty for landowners and the building and development industry in the Agnes Water area. Property owners now have access to up-to-date flood mapping that identifies...
TURTLES DURING NESTING AND HATCHING SEASONS
Council is reminding residents that nesting season for turtles has begun and to be diligent and cautious when visiting our region's beaches. Six of the world’s seven species of marine turtles visit coastal waters of the Gladstone Region at various times of the year,...
BIN COLLECTION DATES CHANGING
Residential bin collection dates for general waste and recycling bins will change effective 1 November 2025. The change has been made following a review of current bin collection routes by Council and its waste management contractor, JJ’s Waste & Recycling. The...
FAITH
HOMELESSNESS: IT ENDS WITH US
Homelessness isn’t about “others.” Discover real stories and why shifting from judgement to justice could help end homelessness here.
WHY IS BREAD MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE SO OFTEN?
Pastor Rob Furlong explores the biblical meaning of bread, from manna to Jesus declaring, “I am the bread of life.”
THE RISE OF GEN Z’S SPIRITUAL QUEST
More young people are searching for hope and finding it in Jesus. Jim Wackett shares why this “age of anxiety” is sparking spiritual hunger.
LIFESTYLE
WHAT KEPPS LOW SELF-ESTEEM GOING?
Growth involves the mind and the heart, healing isn’t about pretending everything is ok, it’s about facing the real stories we tell ourselves
ARE YOU A LAWNMOWER PARENT?
Lawnmower parents clear every obstacle—but at a cost. Learn how to build resilience, coach instead of fix, and guide kids toward independence.
How to Stop Small Things Turning Into Big Arguments
Learn how understanding, communication, and empathy can turn small conflicts into stronger connections in your relationship.
ON AIR
THE POWER OF GRATITUDE: SMALL SHIFTS, BIG IMPACT FOR MHW
Mental Health Week is a reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. This year’s theme — gratitude — gives us a simple but powerful tool: the practice of saying thank you. Research shows that gratitude can lower stress, improve...
LONELINESS IS REAL- BUT SO IS CONNECTION
Life is better when shared — even the simple moments. But for many people, loneliness has quietly settled into their everyday routine. Whether you're surrounded by people or spending a lot of time alone, loneliness isn't just about being by yourself — it's about...
NAIDOC WEEK 2025
NAIDOC Week 2025 is a powerful and historic celebration — marking 50 years of honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, culture, history and achievements. It’s a moment to reflect on the legacy of resistance and resilience that gave rise to the NAIDOC...