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A family has raised tens of thousands towards research into medical condition after youngest child’s diagnosis.

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News A family has raised tens of thousands towards research into medical condition after youngest child’s diagnosis.

Rockhampton-based Supreme Court Justice Graeme Crow has handed down a landmark decision that has set a precedent for Queensland class actions.

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Business Rockhampton-based Supreme Court Justice Graeme Crow has handed down a landmark decision that has set a precedent for Queensland class actions.

IT WAS an emotional goodbye for the family of a Gladstone woman who was imprisoned on Friday after a court was told details of her $100,000 “revenue fraud”.

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News IT WAS an emotional goodbye for the family of a Gladstone woman who was imprisoned on Friday after a court was told details of her $100,000 “revenue fraud”.

A new Queensland coal mine tipped to create almost 1000 jobs will be officially opened today, and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk couldn’t be happier.

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Business A new Queensland coal mine tipped to create almost 1000 jobs will be officially opened today, and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk couldn’t be happier.

'Gut feel' contractors won't be paid: mine administrator

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Business Well-known Monto business owed a shocking amount.

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Drug runner carried date rape chemical across state lines

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Crime Drug runner David Paul Lambert begs for reduced sentence

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IN COURT: 53 people set to appear in Gladstone

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News EACH day, a number of people appear in Gladstone court on a range of different...

Motorcyclist in hospital after kangaroo crash

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News The motorist suffered leg and arm injuries early this morning.

Kids play chicken with peak hour traffic

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News Police called to stop three girls playing in peak hour traffic

UPDATE: Evacuation underway at uni after three-hour lockdown

UPDATE: Evacuation underway at uni after three-hour lockdown

Breaking Police have instructed SCU's Lismore campus to be evacuated

Pell launches last ditch bid for freedom

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Crime George Pell has launched a last ditch bid to clear his name

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Brothers caught with over 400 child pornography images

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Crime Two brothers had no idea they both shared the same “evil” hobby

Man freed from jail today after stabbing woman’s head

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News A GLADSTONE man who stabbed a woman several times and threatened to “rearrange” her...

IN COURT: 21 people listed to appear in Gladstone today

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Dad not guilty: Lawyer says sex abuse allegation “set-up”

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News Man alleged to have exposed his penis to his daughter, aged seven

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: $600m in projects up for grabs

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News QAL reveals upcoming work opportunities.

ITF hopeful $64k alleged wage theft will be resolved

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News A Chinese-owned vessel is still detained off Gladstone.

Gladstone business appeals decision on $130m claim

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Business Gladstone business sends claim back to courts.

'It's critical': Gladstone on the agenda at hydrogen forum

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Business Hydrogen exports have been dubbed the 'next big thing'.

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