NEWS & EVENTS
DALGA ROAD CULVERT UPGRADE COMPLETED
A key infrastructure upgrade has been completed in Gladstone’s Boyne Valley, with a new culvert now in place on Dalga Road at Builyan. The Dalga Road Culvert Renewal Project has replaced an ageing timber culvert with a modern concrete box culvert, improving safety,...
FOX CONTROL PROGRAM PROTECTS TURTLE NESTS
Gladstone’s coastline is seeing encouraging results for marine turtle conservation, with ongoing fox control efforts significantly reducing nest predation during nesting season. Recent activities carried out as part of the 2025 Coastal Fox Control Program have focused...
FESTIVAL OF SUMMER BRINGS FREE HOLIDAY FUN TO GLADSTONE YOUTH
Gladstone’s much loved Festival of Summer is back and bigger than ever, expanding to run across the entire summer school holiday period from 13 December through to 26 January. Previously held as a one week event for young people aged 11 to 17, the Festival of Summer...
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...













