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Mark Leslie Gordon’s lawyer said he had been waiting to see a surgeon for five years to treat the painful condition.

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Crime Mark Leslie Gordon’s lawyer said he had been waiting to see a surgeon for five years to treat the painful condition.

Joshua Wentworth Eyre had a history of similar offending.

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Crime Joshua Wentworth Eyre had a history of similar offending.

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Glenn Butcher has issued a stern reply to those who recently targeted his family and election campaign.

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Construction plans grow for approved $120m Moura solar farm

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Environment The latest plans are for an underground cable to traverse through land at the mine...

Semi showdown: ‘We know we’ll have to be on our game’

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Soccer Frenchville, Bluebirds to battle for first spot in CQ Premier League grand...

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Greens Emma Eastaughffe

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Politics The Greens candidate says she has a plan to create 15,000 new jobs through a green...

Labor’s $35m commitment to CQ racing

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Everybody appearing at Gladstone Magistrates Court today

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Crime Everybody appearing at Gladstone Magistrates Court, Tuesday, October 20

Voters quick out of blocks with record early turnout

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Politics Historic surge in early voting could kill off the democracy sausage

Rip-off warning: AFL tickets back on sale for $1k each

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AFL Warning for AFL fans looking to buy grand final tickets from resellers online

Pressure mounts as Biden avoids rallies

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Politics Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s campaign moves ahead of next presidential debate

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COAST PANIC: Ship may have 'never before seen' COVID strain

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Schapelle quits SAS after dumb mistake

Schapelle quits SAS after dumb mistake

TV Schapelle Corby has walked off SAS Australia

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Man doesn’t remember sending abusive emails

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Crime The 28-year-old Gladstone man said he was “drunk and emotional” at the time of...

Drink-driver was on his way to the movies

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Crime David Lennard Sandbrook was intercepted by police at the Night Owl centre.

Wayward driver a giveaway to police

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Crime Anthony Jon Edgerton was caught with items he shouldn’t have had in his car.

Gladstone man caught with radar detector

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Crime Desmond Michael Hipwell was pulled over by police on the Bruce Highway.

Gladstone receives manufacturing boost

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Industry giant asks workers ‘R U OK?’

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Defence grants for Gladstone to skill next generation

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News Businesses can apply for grants of up to $500,000 to train and develop the...

Brimming with possibility: Industrial complex up for sale

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      Rugby Union Wallabies 2020 Indigenous jersey unveiled, to be worn against All Blacks

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        Rocky racing loses great mate in Wayne Twigg

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            OUR HOME TOWN: Surf shop reveals new plans

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            Local Faces Dianne Allen talks about a change coming to the Gladstone store very soon.

            Harding promises jobs as ‘Qld worst in the country’

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                Nancy Sandhu and her family were victims of a fraudster from a puppy scam that started in South Australia. But sadly they are not alone.

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                Crime Nancy Sandhu and her family were victims of a fraudster from a puppy scam that started in South Australia. But sadly they are not alone.

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                    Viewers of Channel 7’s newest reality TV hit SAS Australia have kicked off on social media after the latest episode — devastated by the result of the latest challenge.

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                    Entertainment Viewers of Channel 7’s newest reality TV hit SAS Australia have kicked off on social media after the latest episode — devastated by the result of the latest...

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                    The Brits had Princess Diana. All Australia ever wanted was a hairdresser who got busted in Bali hitting it hard on SAS Australia, writes Joe Hildebrand.

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                    SAS Australia opened with a death-defying helicopter stunt – but one contestant has revealed there’s a lot you didn’t see on TV.

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                    Instagram’s algorithms are in hot water again after censoring an Aussie comedian’s semi-naked posts parodying unrealistic beauty standards. WARNING: Nudity

                    Outrage as Celeste’s post censored

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                    An Aussie stand-up comic was bombarded with glass cups after he launched a verbal tirade at somebody in the crowd for speaking.

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                        Privately located at the rear of the complex this quality town house is sure to impress. If you are looking for low maintenance living or looking to add to your investment portfolio, then here is the property for you. Boasting spacious modern living with an extra large court yard. Conveniently...

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                        THE owners of five brand new luxury units in Ballina are not happy about a change that was made without their consultation.

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                        The property was first listed for $1.2m and is now for sale for a fraction of the price.

                        Premium Content Abandoned bowls club for sale for shockingly low price

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                        According to a local real estate agent’s quarterly report, one property was short listed by 430 people

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                          About 90 jobs are expected to go from New Hope Group as part of a major restructure amid ongoing uncertainty about the future of its New Acland coal mine.

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                          More than 79,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the events industry will be lost in 2020, with promoters warning the federal government urgent assistance is needed now.

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                          About 1300 Australian businesses a day are signing up to the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program in a desperate bid to survive, shock new figures show.

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                            A frustrated motorist who shared a photo of a message left on the windscreen of a car to Facebook has sparked a huge debate online.

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                            A dad with a “disturbing criminal history” will remain behind bars for allegedly holding a knife to a man and threatening to slit his throat.

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                            Here’s the SUV for those who want to keep up with the Jonses without decimating the budget.

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