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August 2014

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A YOUNG woman who worked at Rio Tinto Alcan then scored a job on Curtis Island has been named central Queensland's apprentice of the year.

Students, teachers have the right stuff for trades

4th Aug 2014 7:25 AM

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DRUGS, booze, violence, death — our teens have had it hard. But a program for adolescents, like one held at Tannum Sands on the weekend, is making a difference.

Program helps teens deal with tough challenges

4th Aug 2014 7:15 AM

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MORE than 7500 people visited the Gladstone Multicultural Festival on Sunday to learn about the unique cultures that make up the Gladstone region.

Sharing of cultures brings week to a close

4th Aug 2014 6:53 AM

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CQUniversity has held its first open day in Gladstone since merging with CQ TAFE, showing off a range of study and training options for prospective students.

Prospective students try out campus life

4th Aug 2014 6:44 AM

July 2014

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A GLADSTONE couple had a wedding to remember when firefighters crashed the reception after a smoke machine set off fire alarms at the entertainment centre.

Firefighters crash wedding, but not to strip

30th Jul 2014 7:10 AM

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YOU'D never guess Tyler Batterham was on his death bed not so long ago. It is hoped fundraising will help put his condition on the newborn screening program.

Miracle baby goes from death bed to fighting fit

30th Jul 2014 5:00 AM

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SIX award-winning authors and illustrators are hosting workshops for more than 4000 school students this week as part of the Curtis Coast Literary Carnivale.

Kids learn write stuff at literary festival

29th Jul 2014 10:20 AM

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<strong>MY SPECIAL PLACE:</strong> Emma Zawila, 15, loves the friendly atmosphere at CrossFit Gladstone, making it one of her favourite places.

Positive vibe makes CrossFit right place for teen

29th Jul 2014 7:06 AM

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MORE than 650 people will take part in the Relay for Life Gladstone this weekend. The event is expected to raise $210,000 for cancer research.

Relay for Life kicks off

26th Jul 2014 5:00 AM

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SHOPPERS strolling through Stockland on Thursday night may have seen a number of hopefuls try and check-mate international star Gary Lane at a game of chess.

Chess hopefuls make their moves against master

25th Jul 2014 6:48 AM

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