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- Air Quality
- Biodiversity
- Biosecurity
- Blue-green algae blooms
- Bushfire Mitigation
- Coasts and Coastal Vegetation
- CoastSnap
- Conservation Programs and Initiatives
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Feral Animals
- First Nations Fire and Land Officer
- Landfill Gas Abatement
- Mosquitoes
- Pests and Weeds
- Weed Spray Equipment Hire
- Wildlife
- Community Development
- Community Investment
- Services
- Emergencies
Sport and Recreation
Gladstone Regional Council is committed to working with sporting clubs and active recreation groups to build a community of healthy and active residents with access to quality facilities and activities run by skilled and capable people.
There are more than 200 clubs and sporting organisations in the Gladstone Region. Popular sports include netball, touch football, basketball, golf, hockey, Australian rules football, rugby union, rugby league, soccer, tennis, squash, lawn bowls, athletics, cricket, shooting, surf lifesaving, swimming, sailing, motorsports and gymnastics.
The region has five golf courses, an extensive multipurpose sports facility, an Olympic-size swimming pool, the Benaraby Motorsports complex, over 25 multi-sport ovals and quality facilities for tennis, netball, hockey and squash.
As the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Gladstone Region is also home to the beautiful beaches at Agnes Water, Tannum Sands and nearby Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island, North West Island, Curtis Island, Facing Island, and Wilson Island.
All upcoming events
Location:
56 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
The Gladstone Eisteddfod is now accepting entries for Instrumental, Speech & Drama, and Vocal disciplines!
Can you spare anytime for our Vocal eisteddfod?
Entries close Thu 8 May 2025.
Can you spare anytime for our Vocal eisteddfod?
Entries close Thu 8 May 2025.
Location:
Queensland Country Women's Association - Tannum Sands Branch
All welcome to bring your craft, a friend and a smile.
Every Tuesday | 9am to 12pm
Every Tuesday | 9am to 12pm
Location:
Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Gladstone Toastmasters meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. New members and guests over 18 years of age are welcome to join our supportive, friendly and fun filled meetings.
Location:
Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
From beginners to advanced, experience the joy of dance through fun classes and social dancing.
Every Thursday: Social Swing is at 6pm | Latin from 7pm
Every Thursday: Social Swing is at 6pm | Latin from 7pm
Location:
Benaraby Motorsports Complex 160 Jono Porter Dr, Benaraby QLD 4680
GMSC are back for another awesome day of drifting at Benaraby and we're teaming up with Young Veterans!
Drivers: Entries open Mar 28 @ 7pm.
10am-4pm Sat 26 Apr 2025
Drivers: Entries open Mar 28 @ 7pm.
10am-4pm Sat 26 Apr 2025
Location:
QCWA Hall 13 McPherson St, Rosedale QLD 4674
Monday morning craft from 9am-noon. Games in the afternoon from noon to 3pm
New members welcome!
9am-12pm Mondays
New members welcome!
9am-12pm Mondays
Location:
Boyne Tannum Community Centre
Join our friendly group of wordsmiths for some old school "Words with friends" and test your wordplay at scrabble. New players are always welcome.
10am-12.30pm Mondays
10am-12.30pm Mondays
Location:
Bray Park
Australia's Biggest Family Fishing Competition.
Held on the Queensland May Day Long Weekend annually.
Held on the Queensland May Day Long Weekend annually.
Location:
Queensland Country Women's Association - Miriam Vale / Bororen Branch
Please join us for a fun-packed afternoon. Taking bookings now.
10am-3pm Sat 3 May 2025
10am-3pm Sat 3 May 2025
Location:
Mount Larcom Showgrounds
All proceeds go to the CQ Poultry Club.
Canteen available. Buyers BYO crate/boxes/cages.
8.30am-11am Sun 11 May 2025
Canteen available. Buyers BYO crate/boxes/cages.
8.30am-11am Sun 11 May 2025
Location:
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands
The Mother’s Day Classic will be held at up to 70 locations nationwide on Sunday, 11 May 2025.
Walk - 4km | Run - 4km or 8km
Walk - 4km | Run - 4km or 8km
Location:
Boyne Tannum Community Centre
Lions Club of Boyne Island invites the Senior Citizens & Community of Boyne/Tannum to get together for Morning Tea.
Held in the Port Curtis Room on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Doors open 9am
Held in the Port Curtis Room on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Doors open 9am
Location:
Boyne Tannum Community Centre
Enter our fun classes, see some beautiful Pedigree Cavies on display, chance to win some wonderful prizes.
Public Entry from 10am | Pet Show starts at 12pm
Public Entry from 10am | Pet Show starts at 12pm
Location:
Gladstone Region
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be next held on 19-25 May 2025.
Location:
Agnes Water Community Centre
The 1770 Art Show is a well recognised art event of the Wide Bay area and the Central Queensland Coast.
Save the date and celebrate creativity with us.
Save the date and celebrate creativity with us.
Location:
The Old Station, 569 Raglan Station Road, Raglan QLD 4697
Australia's favourite country air show is back!
All proceeds from the weekend are donated to charity. For many years The Old Station has supported the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service.
All proceeds from the weekend are donated to charity. For many years The Old Station has supported the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service.
Location:
Gladstone Region
We're bringing PRIDE back to Gladstone for a weekend of celebrations and you're invited!
Invite your Friends, Family and Allies from across the the country to celebrate at th
6-8 Jun, 2025
Invite your Friends, Family and Allies from across the the country to celebrate at th
6-8 Jun, 2025
Location:
Miriam Vale Hotel, 9 Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale Q 4677
Sharpen your axes and service your chainsaws, this is a great family day out that you don't want to miss.
9am Sat 7 Jun 2025
9am Sat 7 Jun 2025
Location:
Calliope Racecourse
Join us on the 14th-15th June 2025 for an unforgettable weekend of action, competition, and fun!
Graymont Calliope Gold Goblet Campdraft.
14-15 June 2025
Graymont Calliope Gold Goblet Campdraft.
14-15 June 2025
Location:
Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina Parkland A
This event is a family-friendly day out by the beautiful Gladstone Marina Parklands.
Raising much needed funds to help aid Men's Mental Health.
10am Saturday, 14 June 2025
Raising much needed funds to help aid Men's Mental Health.
10am Saturday, 14 June 2025
Location:
Curtis Ferry Services, 222 Alf Orourke Dr, Callemondah QLD 4680
The annual Curtis Island Trail Run is on again this year!
Event distances of 6K, 14K & 21K over stunning single trail and golden beaches.
Held in conjunction with the Gladstone MTB.
Event distances of 6K, 14K & 21K over stunning single trail and golden beaches.
Held in conjunction with the Gladstone MTB.
Location:
Curtis Ferry Services, 222 Alf Orourke Dr, Callemondah QLD 4680
All proceeds go to Capricorn Rescue. Registrations open now - no race day registrations will be accepted.
Held in conjunction with Gladstone Road Runners. 2025 Date TBC
Held in conjunction with Gladstone Road Runners. 2025 Date TBC
Location:
Lowmead, Qld
Challenge Class and Open Class consisting of Winch Trucks, Ultra4’s and SxS’s all battling their way to the final and ultimately winning.
Fri 20 Jun - Sun 22 Jun 2025
Fri 20 Jun - Sun 22 Jun 2025
Location:
Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Whether you practice regular wellness or are just getting started, we can support you to take a step forward in your health and wellbeing journey.
9am-1pm, Sun 21 Jun 2025
9am-1pm, Sun 21 Jun 2025
Location:
Calliope River Historical Village
Annual Car Show featuring Hot Rods, Customs, American Muscle and Classic Cars. Vintage and special interest vehicles as well.
1pm-5pm Sat 5 Jul 2025.
1pm-5pm Sat 5 Jul 2025.
Location:
Fingerboard Roadhouse, 10 Round Hill Road, Taunton
Live Music, Food, Bar, On-site camping, Markets.
Gold coin donation | Everyone Welcome.
Saturday (5pm-9pm) | Show Day Sunday (9am-2.30pm)
Gold coin donation | Everyone Welcome.
Saturday (5pm-9pm) | Show Day Sunday (9am-2.30pm)
Location:
Builyan Recreation Grounds
The Boyne Valley 50 is a multi-distance trail running event along the Dawes Range section of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail from the Grand Hotel Many Peaks to Barrimoon.
7am-5pm Sat 19 Jul 2025
7am-5pm Sat 19 Jul 2025
Location:
Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Join us for the highly anticipated Port Curtis Orchid and Foliage Show, an extraordinary celebration of nature's beauty!
Sat August 2 (9am-4pm)
Sun August 3 (9am-2pm)
Sat August 2 (9am-4pm)
Sun August 3 (9am-2pm)
Location:
East Shores, Flinders Parade, Gladstone Central Qld
The Port City’s favourite fun run is back, with Gladstone Ports Corporation's (GPC) iconic community event - The Port to Park Fun Run.
Sunday 24 August, 2025
Sunday 24 August, 2025
Location:
Wartburg Sport and Recreation Grounds, 569 coast road, Baffle Creek QLD 4674
Join us for a week of fun, fishing & adventure at the 2024 Baffle Creek Family Fishing Festival. Catch, Snap & Release Comp.
Follow us on Facebook for updates.
Follow us on Facebook for updates.
Location:
3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
We are ALL FIRED UP here at Calliope. Looking forward to an amazing rodeo.
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 3pm Fri 26 and 1pm Sat 27 Sept 2025
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 3pm Fri 26 and 1pm Sat 27 Sept 2025
Location:
3 Taragoola Road, Calliope Qld 4680
We are ALL FIRED UP here at Calliope. Looking forward to an amazing rodeo in September.
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 3pm Fri 26 and 1pm Sat 27 September 2025
It's going to be HOT HOT HOT.
Gates Open 3pm Fri 26 and 1pm Sat 27 September 2025
Location:
Gladstone Showground, Gladstone Central QLD
We are super excited and can't to bring the whole town together and help us raise funds for a really good project for our whole town.
Planning is well underway for 2025!
3-5 Oct 2024
Planning is well underway for 2025!
3-5 Oct 2024
Location:
Gladstone Thistle Pipe Band Hall
Inaugural Highland Gathering of CQ Pipes and Drum bands, Irish Dancers, Ceilidh dancing, traditional strong man and woman competition, Ceilidh best dressed.
Food, drinks & bar operating.
11am-3pm
Food, drinks & bar operating.
11am-3pm
Location:
Lake Awoonga, Awoonga Dam Road, Benaraby Qld 4680
Do it for the thrill, do it for the fitness, or just do it for the fun but don't miss your chance to ride, kayak, and run through the beautiful surroundings of Lake Awoonga.
Location:
Lowmead, Qld
The Lowmead 3 Car Challenge: annual event held the second week of November each year. Tickets will be available online.
Friday 7 November - Sunday 9 November, 2025 (TBC)
Friday 7 November - Sunday 9 November, 2025 (TBC)
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- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Feral Animals
- First Nations Fire and Land Officer
- Landfill Gas Abatement
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Postal Address
PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680
Council Offices
101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680
3 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680
41 Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677
Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenues, Boyne Island Qld 4680
Rural Transaction Centres
71 Springs Road, Agnes Water Qld 4677
47 Raglan Street, Mount Larcom Qld 4695
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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Bailai, the Gurang, the Gooreng Gooreng and the Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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