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    A tribute to the stars who shone brightest during the toughest of years.

    Premium Content THE BEST: Gladstone sport’s MVPs for 2020

    News A tribute to the stars who shone brightest during the toughest of years.

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    “We remained engaged with the community, and committed to the region.”

    Premium Content NEW STORE: Pawnbroker moves into NightOwl Centre

    News “We remained engaged with the community, and committed to the region.”

    This year’s Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards had 800 public votes.

    Premium Content People’s choice winners of art awards announced

    News This year’s Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards had 800 public votes.

    • 4th Dec 2020 2:30 PM
    As if 2020 had not been enough of a struggle for people.

    Premium Content ‘A slap in the face’: Gladstone water prices hiked 16%

    News As if 2020 had not been enough of a struggle for people.

    ‘Take it seriously’: Driver gets stern warning

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    Crime Craig Anthony Hawkins ended up in court just one month after his previous...

    • 4th Dec 2020 3:00 PM
    WARNING: Beware of faulty Christmas lights

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    News Here’s some expert advice Gladstone residents should be listening to.

    • 4th Dec 2020 2:30 PM
    ‘I’ll kill myself’: Defendant’s sickening threat

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    News A Gladstone woman threatened self harm in an attempt to watch what she wanted on...

    Gladstone woman’s mistake lands her in court

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    Crime Lynette Anne Chapman learned the hard way the importance of keeping her mail...

    CQ leaders meet to focus on delivering critical investments

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    News Councils from across the region were joined by assistant Minister Scott Buchholz to...

    Pregnant woman was getting drugs for her brother

    Premium Content Pregnant woman was getting drugs for her brother

    Crime The Tannum Sands mum said she didn’t use the drugs herself.

    US vows to stand with Oz against China

    US vows to stand with Oz against China

    Politics China threatens ‘lasting punishment’ as Biden backs Australia

    • 4th Dec 2020 3:59 PM
    Mum gives nine-year-old green light to drive

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    Crime Woman charged after two young kids allegedly let behind the wheel

    WATCH: Incredible video of ocean rescue as shark circled

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    News ‘We saw a shark circling them’: Tanker crew’s incredible rescue

    Sorry, Tigers: Rival club set to steal Addo-Carr

    Sorry, Tigers: Rival club set to steal Addo-Carr

    Rugby League Bulldogs set to blow Tigers out of water with fresh $2m plus deal for Josh...

    Man leads police on Gladstone car chase

    Premium Content Man leads police on Gladstone car chase

    News The pursuit did not end how you would expect.

    Drink-driver’s double whammy

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    Crime When police pulled over Kyle Michael Blake, checks showed he was committing more...

    Gladstone teen kept eBay knife ‘in case he was jumped’

    Premium Content Gladstone teen kept eBay knife ‘in case he was jumped’

    Crime Max Peter Dawson quickly changed route when he saw a marked police car.

    Sparky drove after four-hour bender

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    News Jack Thomas Newton thought he was right to drive but he wasn’t.

    Gladstone receives manufacturing boost

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    News A revolutionary piece of industrial machinery was unveiled this morning which...

    Industry giant asks workers ‘R U OK?’

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    News A Gladstone business has taken the already popular “R U OK Day” concept to the next...

    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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    News An experienced Gladstone real estate agent said an industrial complex up for sale...

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      Two Canberra Raiders players took to Central Queensland waters last weekend.

      Premium Content SEE THE PHOTOS: Rugby league stars fish at Awoonga

      News Two Canberra Raiders players took to Central Queensland waters last weekend.

      Sticky track results in personal best times at CQDRA champs

      Premium Content Sticky track results in personal best times at CQDRA champs

      News Competitors travelled from Brisbane and around the state for the final round of the...

      Gladstone jeweller donates $40k in honour of father

      Premium Content Gladstone jeweller donates $40k in honour of father

      News See who made the generous donation to the Gladstone Maritime Museum.

      Gladstone councillor farewells ‘legend’ after shock death

      Premium Content Gladstone councillor farewells ‘legend’ after shock death

      News “He was bigger than the pope, his passing is sad.”

      NEW RECORD: 125cm barra caught at Lake Callide

      Premium Content NEW RECORD: 125cm barra caught at Lake Callide

      News Hear from the man who reeled in the monster catch at the Lake Callide Retreat.

      Find out who the big spenders were making political donations during the Queensland Election campaign.

      Premium Content REVEALED: CQ’s interesting State Election donations

      Politics Find out who the big spenders were making political donations during the Queensland Election campaign.

      Call for One Nation to remove ‘nasty’ signs

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      News One month on from the election, Keppel MP Brittany Lauga has demanded One Nation...

      MP says he’s hit ground running following cabinet reshuffle

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      Politics Dan Purdie says he’s 'hit the ground running' LNP after shake-up

      One Nation MP’s fresh call for Qld upper house

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      Politics MP says its absence has ‘greatly weakened the Queensland Parliament’.

      Local politicians take on the big issues in new roles

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      Politics Julieanne Gilbert, Amanda Camm and Dale Last recognised with new roles in Cabinet...

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        Nathan Buckley confirms shock split from wife Tania

        Premium Content Nathan Buckley confirms shock split from wife Tania

        News Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley separated from wife Tania

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        Todd Carney’s toilet fear after bubbler incident

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        Rugby League Todd Carney’s bubbler incident left him with fears to go to the toilet

        Crows optimistic foot injury won’t slow Milera much longer

        Premium Content Crows optimistic foot injury won’t slow Milera much longer

        AFL New-look Adelaide returns to training on Monday but Wayne Milera still a month...

        On the move: Covid cruels Warriors’ season again

        Premium Content On the move: Covid cruels Warriors’ season again

        Rugby League NRL 2021: New Zealand Warriors move back to Australia

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          “Next year is looking so much brighter and I know this support will be fantastic boost for our volunteers.”

          Premium Content Show societies across Flynn share in $340k

          News “Next year is looking so much brighter and I know this support will be fantastic boost for our volunteers.”

          RACQ launches ‘Drive like your life depends on it’ campaign

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          News Central Queensland has held the dubious title of the region with the most road...

          CQ leads state’s road toll with 82 deaths

          Premium Content CQ leads state’s road toll with 82 deaths

          News This year’s road toll for Central Queensland is a massive 41.4 per-cent up on 2019...

          RACQ chopper off Gladstone coast to rescue man on bulk carrier

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          News The RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue is retrieving a man who fell ill from the ship...

          Artists can have their work seen by thousands on Bruce Highway

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          News The Wrapt in Mugul project will see five large artworks on the Bruce Highway...

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            Tributes: Manning remembered as a kind-hearted humanitarian

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            People and Places Tributes roll in for the former Daily Mercury editor who was a fierce advocate for...

            ‘Kid’s love it’: Christmas light convoy to spread cheer

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            Whats On The annual Christmas Light Ride and Cruise is back.

            PHOTOS: Magpies Crusaders fans cheer from sidelines

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            Soccer Photos from Saturday night’s pre-season friendly at Sologinkin Oval.

            Indigenous artist showcases culture through artwork

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            Art & Theatre ‘It’s very important to me, being an Indigenous Australian, being a part of the...

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              While climate factors have influenced La Nina during November, above average rain is still predicted for Central Queensland.

              Premium Content Christmas rain predicted for Gladstone

              News While climate factors have influenced La Nina during November, above average rain is still predicted for Central Queensland.

              Funding for vital crane to open Gladstone port to freight

              Premium Content Funding for vital crane to open Gladstone port to freight

              News The master plan for the Port of Gladstone identified gantry cranes as ‘critical for...

              Exploration company offloads Clermont gold project

              Premium Content Exploration company offloads Clermont gold project

              Business Golden opportunity: The buyer is a soon-to-be ASX listed company.

              Explosion in CQ jobs advertised for Rookwood Weir

              Premium Content Explosion in CQ jobs advertised for Rookwood Weir

              News Find out how you could be one of the hundreds of workers helping to build the...

              ‘Dumbest’ law set to spark Christmas panic: Business group

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              Business Queensland is being slammed for having the ‘dumbest’ laws

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                  She’s been applauded for leading Queensland through the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Jeannette Young has revealed how her past shaped her into a medical leader.

                  Premium Content ‘I lost eight people in one shift’: CHO’s horror night

                  Health She’s been applauded for leading Queensland through the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Jeannette Young has revealed how her past shaped her into a medical leader.

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                  The real Jeannette Young: CHO’s most revealing interview yet

                  Premium Content The real Jeannette Young: CHO’s most revealing interview yet

                  Health The real Jeannette Young: What you didn’t know about the CHO

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                  ‘I was removing leeches from my ankle when he proposed’

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                  Dating A bride's creepy crawly moment of love

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                  How to nail a savings game plan

                  How to nail a savings game plan

                  Lifestyle Home Goals with Bianca Chatfield: How to nail a savings game plan

                  Bieber’s pastor hit with fresh sex claims

                  Bieber’s pastor hit with fresh sex claims

                  Dating Hillsong founder Brian Houston lays into ousted pastor Carl Lentz

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                    Entertainment

                      Miley Cyrus’ sister has been forced to apologise after using a racist remark in an attempt to defend Harry Styles.

                      Star apologises for ‘mortifying’ racism

                      Celebrity Miley Cyrus’ sister has been forced to apologise after using a racist remark in an attempt to defend Harry Styles.

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                      These are the best new movies landing on your streaming platforms, from Netflix to Amazon to Binge.

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                      TV These are the best new movies landing on your streaming platforms

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                      Keith Urban and P!nk share how their latest hit happened, and their plan for the song’s big moment in Australia.

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                      Music Keith Urban to be joined by P!nk for One Too Many duet

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                      Harry Styles clapped back at his biggest troll this week off the back of his now-iconic Vogue cover — but it’s had a surprising response.

                      Inside Harry Styles’ bizarre internet feud

                      Celebrity Harry Styles claps back at Candace Owens in brilliant new post

                      Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco has addressed a recent rumour about a reported feud between her and Aussie actress Margot Robbie.

                      Star addresses Margot feud rumours

                      Celebrity Kaley Cuoco addresses Margot Robbie feud rumourshas addressed a recent rumour about...

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                        Real Estate

                          Don't be deceived this three storey home needs to be seen to fully appreciate the space under roof. This beauty seamlessly combines privacy, family living and year round entertaining! Sitting pretty at the top of the driveway is this quality home boasting a choice of internal and outdoor living...

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                          Classifieds Don't be deceived this three storey home needs to be seen to fully appreciate the space under roof. This beauty seamlessly combines privacy, family living and year...

                          An award-winning Queensland mansion owned by a hemp tycoon is being let out for an eye-watering $80,000 a week this Christmas.

                          Tycoon rents out Noosa mansion for $80k a week

                          Property Weekly rent on Noosa mansion about the same as average wage

                          WHILE some are happy to see the trees go, others said it was “disgraceful”.

                          Premium Content Residents divided over removal of pine trees on The Coast Rd

                          News Some are happy to see the trees go, others said it's “disgraceful”

                          A Chinese property developer has gone to ground after locals were booted from beaches on a pristine Whitsundays island paradise they call home.

                          Chinese developer boots Aussies off island beach

                          Property Fight over pristine Whitsundays beach reaches fever pitch

                          Jobs

                            Exclusive SEEK analysis reveals how different states and sectors fared in the 2020 jobs market and what we can expect heading into 2021.

                            Premium Content Revealed: Best sectors for jobseekers right now

                            Employment Where the jobs are bouncing back, and where they continue to lag

                            Three-quarters of employers now offer flexible hours to help more Australians juggle work and family life – but men still pocket more cash than women.

                            Premium Content ‘Blokes’ bonus’: The jobs where Aussie men earn more

                            Employment Employers now offer flexible hours, but men still pocket more cash

                            Frightening new modelling predicts unemployment could rise to more than 15 per cent in 2021.

                            1.7m Aussies could be jobless next year

                            Employment Up to 1.75m Aussies tipped into housing stress when Jobseeker ends

                            Motoring

                              No longer does hybrid driving also mean you have to look gawky. The Toyota C-HR Hybrid is green and groovy.

                              Premium Content Hyrbid car with all the benefits without looking like a...

                              Motoring No longer does hybrid driving also mean you have to look gawky. The Toyota C-HR...

                              A newcomer has become the first three-cylinder vehicle to be crowned News Corp’s Car of the Year, claiming a narrow victory over a family favourite.

                              Premium Content Surprise packet named Car of the Year

                              Motoring An unheralded newcomer is News Corp’s Car of the Year

                              Early adopters got one of the best new hot hatches of the past decade at a bargain basement price. See what all the fuss is about.

                              The best new car deal of the decade

                              Motoring The Toyota Yaris GR is the biggest surprise package of the decade