Author: Grace Duckham

Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is undertaking essential pipeline replacement works at the corner of Dawson Highway and Breslin Street, West Gladstone. GAWB CEO Darren Barlow said works would start in early October to replace a section of  an underground treated water pipeline that runs underneath the Dawson Highway, at the Tintersection of Breslin Street. “It’s […]

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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is delivering water security for the local community, thanks to the completion of the Benaraby pipeline replacement project, which wrapped up this month. Beginning in early July, GAWB has replaced a damaged section of pipeline at an above-ground crossing over Machine Creek west of Benaraby. The new polyethylene pipeline is […]

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Ten-year-old LJ Mittelheuser had the fishing trip dreams are made of, when he hooked an impressive one-metre-long Barramundi and reeled in a cool $1,000 at Lake Awoonga earlier this month – thanks to one very special pink tag. A self-proclaimed fish fanatic, LJ was in disbelief when he felt a big bite on his line […]

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Kyle Codd has turned a lifelong passion for the water into a hands-on career in aquaculture, becoming the first person to complete a traineeship with Aquaculture Gladstone and receive his Certificate III in Aquaculture in the process. For Kyle, the traineeship was an opportunity to combine his love of animals and the ocean with practical, […]

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Gladstone local Tony Muller has been crowned the first monthly winner of the 2025 Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt. Tony was one of almost 100 people and families who went searching for Barry in July, successfully figuring out the clues to find the iconic blue Barra hidden at the Aquaculture Gladstone fish hatchery at lookout one, […]

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The Boyne Island Reservoir (BIR) has undergone an extensive refurbishment and repair works to extend the life of a vital water asset. Constructed in 1980, the reservoir can hold up to eight megalitres of water and has supplied treated water to the Gladstone Regional Council for distribution to the Boyne Island and Tannum Sands residential […]

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Get ready to hit the trails! The Boyne Valley 50 Trail Run returns on Saturday 19 July, following a hugely successful debut – and Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) is proud to be back on board as sponsor. GAWB CEO Darren Barlow said the event has something for everyone, from trail running newcomers to seasoned […]

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Get ready to ditch the school holiday slump and dive into the fun — the 2025 Lake Awoonga Scavenger Hunt is back from Friday 20 June! Proudly hosted by the Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB), this free, family-friendly adventure invites locals and visitors alike to explore the beauty of Lake Awoonga in search of everyone’s […]

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The Lake Awoonga Adventure Race is back on Saturday 25 October, and this year brings an exciting new twist – a 10km run or fast walk through some of the most stunning Lake Awoonga recreation areas. The new 10km run or fast walk is in addition to the three existing Lake Awoonga Adventure Race (LAAR) […]

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Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) are once again proudly sponsoring the Boyne Tannum HookUp (BTHU), who are this year celebrating 30 years. As we have for almost ten years, GAWB will sponsor the BTHU’s pink tagged fish category. Each pink tagged fish caught in Lake Awoonga over the HookUp weekend is worth $5,000. These pink […]

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