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Fishing industry under threat if reef not protected

THE state’s fishing industry could be under threat if problems in Gladstone Harbour are repeated along the Great Barrier Reef coastline.

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Gun amnesty ends with more than 19,000 weapons handed in

A ROCKET launcher, flame thrower, tasers, crossbows and World War II firearms were among more than 19,000 weapons surrendered during Queensland's gun amnesty.

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Driver dies after crashing car through fence and into creek

UPDATE: The 67-year-old driver and single occupant of a vehicle which crashed into Farm Creek at Tannymorel this afternoon has been confirmed as deceased.

Opposition bill to ban un-vaccinated kids from childcare

CHILDCARE centres could refuse to enrol children not fully immunised under a new policy the Opposition plans to introduce into Queensland Parliament today.

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Rules Beach pedestrian walkway dispute

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A gas leak has been reported in Central Lane,...

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Pikes Crossing Rd was severely damaged in the January floods.

Boyne River Causeway set to open to traffic next week

THE Boyne River Causeway on Pikes Crossing Rd is expected to open to escorted light vehicle traffic early next week.

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CONSTRUCTION of the $6 million expansion to Stockland Gladstone Shopping Centre's East Mall will begin at the end of the month, Stockland announced on Thursday.

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Stockland expansion to get underway at end of the month

GLADSTONE'S Queensland Alumina Limited has been named as a finalist in the 2013 Manufacturing Skills Awards.

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QAL named as finalist in manufacturing skills awards

<strong>GIRL FRIDAY:</strong>: Carol Bevan’s life consists of family, friends and work, but she doesn’t mind a cocktail or two.

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Girl Friday has a passion for Gladstone... and snakes

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Police Minister Jack Dempsey speaks at Queensland's gun amnesty

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Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the Boston bombings and the UK slaughter highlighted the importance of the immense planning for a G20 event.

UK terror attack will be monitored for G20 event

A “SICKENING and shocking” terror attack in the United Kingdom where two men butchered a soldier will be factored into police planning for the G20 event.

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HAZEL Hawke, the much-admired ex-wife of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, has passed away aged 83.

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Rocky councillor nominated for tongue-in-cheek Bent Spoon

COUNCILLOR Glenda Mather has been nominated for the tongue-in-cheek Bent Spoon Award for her anti-fluoride arguments

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In less than 10 weeks, Emily Holbert and Ryan will meet their little miracle for the first time – a baby girl

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6:00 AM May 24th

After two expensive IVF rounds, Rocky couple expecting baby

ABOUT 200 CQUniversity staff members will lose their jobs by the end of July in a bid to improve the institution’s ongoing financial woes.

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6:00 AM May 24th

About 200 CQU staff members to lose their jobs by July

YOU straighten their hat, wipe the smudge of strawberry jam off their face and pose for a photo at the door, your child rolling their eyes at your excitement.

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6:00 AM May 24th

Tough time for parents as pre-teens head to boarding school

ROAD WORKS: Hanbury Street receives much needed upgrades. Photo: Max Fleet / NewsMail

Council funds bus service for Hanbury St residents

RETIREES living at the RSL Fairway Retirement Community are rejoicing after council decided to fund a shuttle bus for those affected by the Hanbury St closure.

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WORKPLACE Health and Safety is conducting enquiries after a woman lost control of her car near roadworks on Moore Park Beach Rd and smashed into a power pole.

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6:00 AM May 24th

Workplace Health and Safety involved after Moore Park crash

THE block of land which still houses the ruins of Bundaberg’s first public swimming pool built in the late 1800s is set to go up for auction tomorrow.

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Site of Bundy's first public swimming pool to be auctioned

JOBS seekers turned out in their thousands as the Jobs and Skills Expo visited Bundaberg.

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Job expo sees thousands

Argument that expansion will damage NRL is wrong: CEO

CQ NRL Bid chief executive Denis Keeffe puts forward his argument for expansion of the NRL in his fortnightly column.

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Should be expanding into other states first, south and west oz, then maybe cq after that.

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THINGS might have been touch and go early on, but for one Biloela car dealer now business is booming.

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Lines drives Biloela business towards success

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Bitumen bandits hit Biloela

Biloela Police are warning residents to be aware of a group of itinerant...

THOUSANDS of hectares of bushland in Central Queensland could be at risk if tree clearing laws are wound back, conservationists say.

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Bushland in danger from changes to tree clearing laws

BRONCOS TIME: Magpies player Connor Wilton displays the Broncos watch presented by club president Paul Hudson to mark playing for the club for 10 years.

Magpies honour loyal junior rugby league player

LONG-TIME Magpies junior player Connor Wilton will have something to remind him of his 10 years playing rugby league – every time he looks at his watch.

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“IDIOTS” who shoot crocodiles with bow and arrows boast, and Steve Watson wants you to keep an ear out.

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5:00 AM May 24th

Dob in ‘idiots’ shooting arrows into crocodiles

THE former owner of the Elizabeth E II will watch as the luxury charter boat he piloted through Queensland waters is auctioned off to the highest bidder.

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4:30 AM May 24th

Sad day looms for former owner of Elizabeth E II

MACKAY’S ‘green heart’ on the outskirts of the city will celebrate an exciting milestone today.

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