NEWS & EVENTS
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...
CLEAN FILL FOR FREE AT BENARABY LANDFILL
Benaraby Landfill is accepting clean fill at no charge between now and the end of the year. The offer is available to both commercial and domestic customers until Wednesday, 31 December 2025. Clean fill is uncontaminated soil taken from the earth, such as from pool...
FAITH
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.”
CHRISTIANS WITH ANXIETY?
According to Beyond Blue, anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia, and it’s experienced by over 2 million adults across the nation each year. So it goes without saying that in any given church on any given Sunday, there are going to be a...
WHY WE NEED CONFIDENT HUMILITY AND HUMBLE CONFIDENCE
The word humble has it’s roots in the Latin word humus, or “earth”. To be humble is therefore to be from the earth”, or, down to earth”.
LIFESTYLE
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.
HOW TO REST WHEN YOU FEEL TOO BUSY TO REST
Feeling too busy to rest? Discover micro-rest moments, body-based practices, and mindset shifts to weave real rest into daily life.
THE DOUBLE EDGED SWORD OF SOCIAL MEDIA
If you have been feeling the weight of social media and all it represents, Today is the day to make one small shift.
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...