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Darumbal Aboriginal people celebrate historic sea country agreement on Great Barrier Reef

The Darumbal people will manage more than 36,000 square kilometres of sea country off the central Queensland coast, using methods based on cultural lore and science.

ABC News · May 6, 2022

'Super-hybrid' green hydrogen and energy project proposed for Miriam Vale near Gladstone

A new facility which will use wind, solar, and pumped hydro to supply the grid and green hydrogen production has been proposed for part of an existing 7,500-acre site near Gladstone.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Daniel Shields pleads guilty to lesser charge over machete incident with Queensland love rival

A 50-year-old central Queensland man is given a suspended sentence for a malicious act of intent — during which he inflicted injuries upon a love rival with a machete — after an appeal late last year quashed his original conviction of attempted murder.

ABC News · May 3, 2022

Massacre site returned to Darumbal people in central Queensland

More than 100 years ago at the base of a mountain near Yeppoon, 300 Indigenous people were killed by white settlers. Now the land has been handed back to its rightful owners, who say it's both a win and a chilling reminder of the past.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

How will the major parties' policies on energy transition impact Gladstone's green hydrogen industry?

Australia's two major parties have different views on the role of government in Gladstone's green hydrogen transformation. This is what they have to say.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Rockynats competitors return to central Queensland for burnouts, mullets and drag racing

The event boasts competitors from all walks of life from around the country. There's drag racing, burnouts, a parade, and the event has even introduced a 'mullet competition' this year.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2022

Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race set to boost tourism in regional city after COVID-19 downturn

The 74th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race is set to get underway, and organisers promise a high-quality fleet.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2022

Builders warn cost of new homes will rise as war in Ukraine sees tariff on timber imports

Builder Sonny Fulton has had a tough 18 months. Despite working harder than ever, his business is losing money — and he is not alone.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

Domestic abuse survivor still in regional Queensland crisis shelter after 14 months

After leaving her abusive ex-partner more than a year ago, Jennifer* is still living in crisis accommodation in regional Queensland because she can't find anywhere to live. Advocacy groups say she isn't alone.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

Cash-strapped battlers can no longer afford repairs on houses as maintenance costs soar

Routine maintenance jobs, like fixing a leaking roof or rotten stairs and painting, are out of reach for a growing number of cash-strapped Queenslanders as labour shortages and material price hikes bite.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022