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SolarTuk visits Miriam Vale and is heading to Calliope tonight on the way to Cairns.

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News SolarTuk visits Miriam Vale and is heading to Calliope tonight on the way to Cairns.

A BUSINESS owner has been fined over a series of nasty text messages he sent.

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News A BUSINESS owner has been fined over a series of nasty text messages he sent.

Four fire crews have been dispatched to the scene, with the fire burning at both sides of the highway.

UPDATE: Grass fire south-west of Gladstone

News Four fire crews have been dispatched to the scene, with the fire burning at both sides of the highway.

The Adopt-a-Family for Christmas appeal is on again this year.

Give kindness to the needy this Christmas

News The Adopt-a-Family for Christmas appeal is on again this year.

Tannum cafe reopens opens with an 'incredible' difference

premium_icon Tannum cafe reopens opens with an 'incredible' difference

News The project is an expansion of an existing GCLA social enterprise.

New GCLA president to passionately power on for progress

premium_icon New GCLA president to passionately power on for progress

News She hopes to be a spokesperson for people with disabilities.

Uber app back after global outage

Uber app back after global outage

News Rideshare app Uber is currently experiencing problems globally.

Charity's huge goal for a good cause

Charity's huge goal for a good cause

News "I want to sell $100,000 worth of t-shirts in 30 days,”

Gladstone anglers show off catches

Gladstone anglers show off catches

News MANY people on The Observer's Facebook page have submitted photos.

Skate park to open soon

premium_icon Skate park to open soon

News The public open day is planned for December 19

Owen tipped to reach category 3, hit North QLD

Owen tipped to reach category 3, hit North QLD

Weather North Queensland residents should prepare for severe thunderstorms.

Kids crammed in family daycare ‘ripoff’

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News One of 11 Queensland providers cut off from government cash

Union boss ‘ordered cameras be covered during clean-up’

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Crime Court hears staff ordered to cover up CCTV cameras

You won’t believe bulldog’s ‘spectacular’ X-ray

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Offbeat French bulldog Beefcake is one lucky duck

'Deplorable': Mum told to be better role model for children

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News Gladstone mum told to be better role model for children

Charges dropped against captain at helm of abandoned vessel

premium_icon Charges dropped against captain at helm of abandoned vessel

News Charges abandoned against captain of sunken vessel

Child rape accused located in Gladstone: police

premium_icon Child rape accused located in Gladstone: police

News Police alleged the teen was involved in the "group rape".

WICET's latest target for legal action

premium_icon WICET's latest target for legal action

Business WICET files court action against New Hope Corporation.

HEALTH BOOST: Contractor named for emergency dept upgrade

premium_icon HEALTH BOOST: Contractor named for emergency dept upgrade

Business Upgrade looms with contractor named for $21m ED build.

New deal for proposed $1b Gladstone energy project

premium_icon New deal for proposed $1b Gladstone energy project

Business Australia Future Energy signs pre-feasibility deal.

Competition hot as industry tackles violence

premium_icon Competition hot as industry tackles violence

News Gladstone industry took to the volleyball court to build awareness.

Sport

    Final event of the year for Tannum nippers before season gears up again in early 2019

    premium_icon Coach proud what the southern test provided for Tannum

    eXtra Final event of the year for Tannum nippers before season gears up again in early 2019

    An early Christmas for anglers at Lake Awoonga

    premium_icon An early Christmas for anglers at Lake Awoonga

    News Extra prizes for anglers who land a catch at Awoonga this month.

    National Sport

      Langer backs Paine to break through in Perth

      premium_icon Langer backs Paine to break through in Perth

      Cricket Justin langer backs Paine to lead his troops to victory in Perth

      Baby Boyd could be Brisbane’s new Alf

      premium_icon Baby Boyd could be Brisbane’s new Alf

      Rugby League Could young gun halfback Tanah Boyd be Brisbane’s new Allan Langer?

      Winx on road back as Waller plans future talks

      premium_icon Winx on road back as Waller plans future talks

      Horses Winx thriving as Chris Waller looks to map out autumn campaign

      Aloisi not feeling pressure despite poor results

      premium_icon Aloisi not feeling pressure despite poor results

      Soccer Roar coach John Aloisi not feeling pressure despite poor start

      Community

        TWO general practitioners focused on supporting women who want to birth privately have been hired at the Gladstone Hospital.

        New stats show impact of maternity service closure

        Health TWO general practitioners focused on supporting women who want to birth privately have been hired at the Gladstone Hospital.

        One Nation candidate for Flynn confirmed

        premium_icon One Nation candidate for Flynn confirmed

        Politics Pauline Hanson's party has named its candidate for Flynn.

        With or without a cyclone, there's wet times ahead for CQ

        premium_icon With or without a cyclone, there's wet times ahead for CQ

        Weather We delve into the forecasts to see what's happening with the weather

        PHOTOS: A look inside the MS Noordam cruise ship

        premium_icon PHOTOS: A look inside the MS Noordam cruise ship

        News The Observer were given a special tour of the Holland America liner.

        Tech-team wins big in State finals of Lego competition

        premium_icon Tech-team wins big in State finals of Lego competition

        News The Year 4, 5 and 6 students won themselves a funky trophy.

        What's On

          Traumatic Northern Rivers web series receives award

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          TV Deadlock won Best online Series at AACTA 2018

          Creative take on Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest

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          Entertainment Melbourne Theatre Company's North By Northwest is coming to Brisbane

          How a Byron band met this Hollywood superstar

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          Music The former supermodel stars in their latest music video

          Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

          Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

          Music Iggy Pop, Nora Jones and Nathaniel Rateliff in new announcement

          Local Business News

            Australia’s 2 million casual workers will be given a major legal option against bosses who refuse to give them full or part-time work without a good reason.

            premium_icon Crucial new weapon for frustrated casual workers

            Business Australia’s 2 million casual workers will be given a major legal option against bosses who refuse to give them full or part-time work without a good reason.

            'Crying need' for bulk billing facility

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            News 'We're ready to go, all we need is the licence.'

            New machines prompt big move

            premium_icon New machines prompt big move

            News 'The whole move, the new machines and staff is a huge investment.'

            Christmas delivery deadline looming

            Christmas delivery deadline looming

            Smarter Shopping December 25 is fast approaching.

            The offal truth of Coles’ Queensland cattle battle

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            Business A multi-millionaire Qld cattle baron’s beef with Coles is laid bare.

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              Lifestyle

                IT'S the daily danger zone when we undo all the good work of the day. This is how to avoid the most common mistakes.

                Crucial time of day you should stop eating

                News IT'S the daily danger zone when we undo all the good work of the day. This is how to avoid the most common mistakes.

                Plea to save Great Barrier Reef

                Plea to save Great Barrier Reef

                Environment Dr Suzie Starfish and The Great Barrier Reef Thief

                Cheapest supermarket this Christmas

                Cheapest supermarket this Christmas

                Smarter Shopping 22 festive items, three supermarkets - one major price difference

                Pooch pampering ramps up complete with tartan bandannas

                Pooch pampering ramps up complete with tartan bandannas

                Motoring Land Rover has released a range of 'Pet Packs'.

                'His ex won't let me take their child for Santa photos'

                'His ex won't let me take their child for Santa photos'

                Parenting "When her mother heard about it, she hit the ceiling"

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                  Entertainment

                    BEC and Nicole Giles bank major cash prize after being crowned Family Food Fight's winners for 2018.

                    Coast sisters taste sweet success in grand final

                    News BEC and Nicole Giles bank major cash prize after being crowned Family Food Fight's winners for 2018.

                    THE pregnant Duchess of Sussex surprised guests at the British Fashion Awards with an unexpected speech, amid reports of a royal rift.

                    Meghan stuns in surprise appearance

                    Celebrity Meghan stuns in Givenchy during surprise appearance at British Fashion Awards

                    AS KARL Stefanovic celebrates his lavish nuptials in Mexico, ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn has launched an extraordinary attack on him.

                    ‘Fake’: Karl’s ex unleashes after wedding

                    Celebrity “He’s thrown three weddings for goodness sake ... give us a break.”

                    THE IPC will visit the venue today and will receive written submissions from the community until early January.

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                    News THE IPC will visit the venue today

                    The artists behind the hardcore raves where Sydney teenagers are overdosing on drugs say there is “absolutely no connection” between their music and narcotics.

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                    News Artists say “no connection” between their music and narcotics.

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                      Real Estate

                        Take in the serenity on your front deck overlooking the quiet and sought after suburb of Glen Eden. Set on a huge 1553m2 (approx) block amongst established trees, creating a peaceful surrounding to call this property your home. The lowset brick house has two bedrooms with ceiling fans and the...

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                        House Rules auctioneer calls the bidding at Golden Beach property

                        premium_icon Home to three generations sells at auction

                        News Successful bidder lives in the same street

                        What’s going on with property? Yesterday, we were warned of an imminent market collapse and economic crisis. But figures out today paint a different picture.

                        Shock housing market data released

                        Property “In October we saw a welcome lift in the number and value"

                        Australia is warned to prepare “contingency plans for a severe collapse in the housing market” that could lead to a “crisis situation” in our banks.

                        Prepare for ‘severe housing collapse’

                        Property Prepare “contingency plans for a severe collapse" in housing market.

                        Jobs

                          EXPRESSIONS of interest are now being called for a variety of roles at Adani’s Carmichael mine.

                          premium_icon How to score a job at Adani’s $2B megamine

                          News Need a job? Expressions of interest for CQ mega mine being called

                          After seeing his son struggling to find a job one dad decided to reach out to the community for help and response he got left him speechless.

                          Dad’s sweet plea for son with Aspergers

                          Parenting After seeing his son struggling to find a job, one dad reached out.

                          AS FARMS struggle to fill vital jobs, changes to the rules around working visas are expected to bring thousands more backpackers to Australia, for longer.

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                          News Islanders doing seasonal work will be able to stay longer

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                            AUSTRALIAN customers are treated to more power in Porsche’s cheapest vehicle than European customers because of this one key ingredient.

                            ROAD TEST: What it's like to drive Porsche’s 'bargain' car

                            Motoring Porsche Macan SUV has come in for a midlife facelift.

                            It’s not something you would normally expect someone to get emotional about, but then again Elon Musk isn’t your average bloke.

                            Musk gets teary in ‘incredible’ interview

                            Motoring Some are questioning Elon Musk's stability.

                            The VW Polo GTI hot hatch, at $31K, gives maximum pleasure for minimal money.

                            Want to save money on a Golf GTI? Get its smaller sibling

                            Motoring The VW Polo GTI is $14,500 less than a Golf GTI.