The city of Gladstone boasts a dynamic media environment that keeps residents informed, entertained, and connected to the wider Central Queensland region. Local media spans print, radio, and television, providing both news and community-focused content.

Print Media

Gladstone’s primary print outlet is the Gladstone News, a free fortnightly independent community newspaper. Delivered to over 220 business hotspots and community points, it provides residents with local news, events, and updates, fostering a strong sense of community engagement.

Radio

Gladstone’s radio market is diverse, offering both commercial and community-based programming.

• 4CC is the city’s AM commercial radio station, owned by Grant Broadcasters. It features a local breakfast show hosted by a full-time announcer based in Gladstone and broadcasts across Central Queensland via AM transmitters in Gladstone, Biloela, and Rockhampton, with an FM translator in Agnes Water.

• Hit Central Queensland (Hot FM), operated by Southern Cross Austereo, features a flagship weekday breakfast program presented by two full-time announcers from Gladstone, reaching listeners as far as Rockhampton and Emerald.

• Gladstone also receives regional stations from Rockhampton, including Triple M Central Queensland and 4RO, with Triple M broadcasting on a dedicated FM frequency.

• ABC Capricornia broadcasts into Gladstone from Rockhampton. Although the city’s local ABC bureau closed in 2014 due to federal funding cuts, the station continues to provide news coverage relevant to the Gladstone area.

• 91.9 Fresh FM, a community radio station, offers Christian-focused programming, emphasizing faith and local community events.

Television

Gladstone residents can access all major Australian television networks, including WIN Television, Seven Queensland, Network 10, ABC, and SBS.

Regional editions of WIN News and Seven News regularly feature stories from Gladstone. Seven Queensland maintains a journalist and camera operator based in Gladstone, while WIN Television dispatches crews from Rockhampton for coverage. Additionally, the popular weekly segment “What’s On” is often presented from Gladstone, highlighting local events and activities for residents and visitors.

Through its print, radio, and television outlets, Gladstone maintains a strong media presence, ensuring residents stay informed about local, regional, and national developments while fostering a connected and engaged community.