BREAKING: CQ mine at a standstill as miners refuse to work

Workers on strike.

MINERS at a major Central Queensland mine are refusing to work.

REVEALED: Gladstone and region's new unemployment rate

The Palm Lake Group is looking for a site supervisor.

New statistics reveal Gladstone's high unemployment.






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Top 10 Brisbane experiences to cross off your bucket list

A GOOD bucket list doesn’t have to span continents or cost millions of dollars to bring you a good time.

Homewares stores to fulfil your Instagram dreams

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You too can become an Insta-star with these fab stores.

Date nights under $50

Nothing is more romantic than a picnic with a cracking view.

NOT every date has to cost you a bomb.

Six mega sporting events you need to be at this year

Don't miss all the action trackside this season.

IF THERE is one thing Brisbane does damn well, it’s play host.

Six reasons to get to Brisbane this Autumn

The Brisbane Powerhouse has free comedy on Friday nights.

AUTUMN has to be up there with one of the best seasons of the year.

The best things to do in Brisbane are FREE. Yes, FREE

Mt Coot-tha is a seriously gorgeous way to start your day.

HEADING to the big smoke doesn’t have to come with a big price tag.

Insider’s guide to the best rooftop bars

Eleven Rooftop Bar is one to put on your hit list.

SEE the world from a different perspective...

No more excuses: Community service order now a fine

A Gladstone man failed to meet his obligations on six separate occasions.

Gladstone man released on parole to spend time with terminally ill mum

A Gladstone man who spent 80 days in prison told a court he had little time left to spend with his terminally ill mother.

BIG READ: Gladstone mum's body stuck with needles, used as test dummy

IT WAS a game for the ex-partner of a woman, who would stick needles filled with poison and drugs to see how much her body could handle, a court has heard.

Renewables focus for 'world-first' beef facility

POTENTIAL: An artist's impression of the facility in Gladstone.

Company says plant would be powered by solar power.

Rural Gladstone region property sells at auction for $15 million

LONG HISTORY: Galloway Plains, a cattle grazing property west of Calliope, sold at auction for $15 million.

Galloway Plains sells to Neill-Ballantine family.

Inside Gladstone's new-look supermarket with a $50k makeover

WE'RE OPEN: Saleem Rehman has opened a new Foodworks in west Gladstone, where Rod's Food Market was previously.

Local workers used for huge renovation project.

Gladstone's new CBD restaurant uses traditional family recipes

Angela Nguyen (left) has opened a new Vietnamese restaurant in Gladstone, Viet Resto, with the help of her mum Thuy Nguyen.

New Vietnamese restaurant opens in Gladstone's CBD.

JULY 1 CHANGES: Everything you need to know

$1 -  one dollar

Reduced penalty rates is not the only change coming on July 1

When the NDIS is rolling out at your place

THE National Disability Insurance Scheme launched in July 2013 and continues to roll out region by region across the country.

Budget 2017: Bid to fund NDIS sparks $6 billion search

TREASURER Scott Morrison will be looking to fill a $6 billion hole with the Turnbull government reportedly set to fully fund the NDIS.

'Massive economic injection': NDIS to create jobs for Gladstone

GLADSTONE residents to benefit from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Three big days lined up at 1770 Festival

HISTORIC town celebrates with weekend full of entertainment and activities.

Mt Larcom road resurfacing almost done

NEAR COMPLETION: Road upgrades in the Mt Larcom area are due to be finalised in the coming weeks after rain from ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie caused a lengthy delay.

WORK was delayed for three weeks due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

CQU diploma debacle 'no fault of students or uni'

EDUCATION: Diploma of Nursing students are being helped by CQUniversity to complete their industry placements.

University has worked with affected students to continue studies

Grant money has Calliope Roosters' ladies crowing

WINNING: Calliope Roosters women players Sarah Dyer, Sheena Gilmour, Tara Apps and Kate Cunningham are all looking forward to the changing room upgrades.

THE Roosters are one of 11 Gladstone groups to receive funding.

Wedding Expo coming to town on Sunday

STUNNING: Strong Images will be one of more than 30 stalls available to browse during the 2017 Gladstone Wedding Expo at the GECC.

THE 2017 Gladstone Wedding Expo promises to be one of the best yet.

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What public holidays are left in 2017

IPSWICH residents will get tomorrow off for the show

Caitlyn comes home to launch debut album

Gympie's Caitlyn Shadbolt will launch here debut album Songs On My Sleeve at an exclusive all-ages concert in Gympie on Friday, May 26.

Win tickets to Caitlyn's album launch

Petula Clark delighted to sing live for Australian fans

STILL TOURING: English singer Petula Clark is coming to Queensland.

English star Petula Clark still puts on a great show, even at 84.

Pole dancing under water? This is new for Toowoomba

WATER FIT: Cora-lea Maher and Tori Donovan take part in the Acqua Pole classes at the Baillie Swim Centre . Wednesday, 10th May, 2017.

Toowoomba is home to a new pole fitness craze

Galloway Plains

Galloway Plains, a cattle grazing property west of Calliope, sold at auction for $15 million.

Galloway Plains has sold at auction for $15 million.

Chanel College rugby league

The Chanel College rugby league side will compete in the Confraternity Rugby League Carnival to be played in Brisbane next month.

The Chanel College rugby league side will compete in the Confraternity Rugby League...

Impossible and rude photos where all isn't as it seems

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Mayor's Ball

Gladstone Mayor's Ball 2017

Gladstone Mayor's Ball 2017

Big Bang Theory spin-off

Jim Parsons in a scene from the TV series The Big Bang Theory.

Meet "Young Sheldon".

Schapelle Corby will struggle in Australia

Schapelle Corby inside Kerobokan prison in Bali.

Journalist with access to Corby family says her mental health is not strong.

Young immature mum shook newborn out of frustration

AT 17, she escaped a domestic violent relationship, gave birth to a child, was kicked out of home and had no family support when she shook her baby.

The $1000-a-day jobs of the future are not what you think

In workplace speak they’re also known as “slashies”

Medical cannabis: Toowoomba doctors aren't keen to deal

FIGHT TO LEGALISE: Medical cannabis is the subject of a Senate inquiry.

NO Toowoomba doctors have applied to prescribe medical cannabis

Leopard sighting recorded near popular holiday spot

SIGHTED: A sighting of a big cat has been recorded at one of the region's most popular holiday spots.

Big cat sighting excites Coast man on hunt for proof

Tipping in Australia: To leave or not leave a tip?

Tipping in Australia: To leave or not leave a tip?

Here's how to winter-proof your skin

MISSION CRITICAL: Use a good moisturiser to help combat dry, itchy skin caused by lower humidity in winter.

Handy tips to care for your skin in the colder months

Fancy a V10 engined monster for the price of a family car?

V10 FUN: Ten-cylinder bargains are to be had, such as the 2006 373kW and 520Nm 5.0-litre BMW M6, that will hit 100kmh in 4.4-seconds. Yours from $45,000.

Top 7 pre-loved V10 bargains on sale today

Grunge legend Chris Cornell dead at 52

GRUNGE pioneer Chris Cornell, lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died at 52.

Shane Warne reveals the problem with his ‘big balls’

Warne's portrait at Lord's. Source: News Corp

Shane Warne reveals the problem with his ‘big balls’

Gallagher to throw cocaine-themed 50th birthday bash

Noel Gallagher’s invite to his 50th birthday party.

OASIS legend Noel ­Gallagher will have cocaine theme for his 50th

REVEALED: Where it's cheaper to pay off a mortgage than rent

6/190 Ewing Rd, Woodridge, is listed for offers $215,000. Picture: realestate.com.au

Brisbane suburbs where it is cheaper to buy than rent

Open for inspection homes May 18-24

Check out this weekend's homes open for inspection.

Toowoomba's housing sales start to decline

A colonial property at 9 Campbell St, East Toowoomba is on the market.

Housing market transactions decline but prices about same

Property investors can bank on Buderim

Retail property in prime precinct has two major tenants in place

Buy a business for less than $400,000

Springfield Lakes Night Owl is now for sale.

Springfield Lakes convenience store for sale

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Jobs without degrees: Is university becoming outdated?

Dr Amantha Imber is the author of The Innovation Formula.

Australians should reconsider enrolling in university

Five tips for scoring a mining job

LANDING A JOB: Stanmore's coal handling and processing plant.

EQIP general manager Melissa Denniss weighs in.

2000 construction jobs up for grabs in $2b project

An impression of the proposed Brisbane Development Corporation casino and at Queens Wharf.

Enough steel for two Story Bridges will be needed

Huge new mine project to hire 450 workers

The latest concept design for the Styx Coal Project near Ogmore, about 130km north of Rockhampton.

Miners to be sourced from Rockhampton region

Australia's most attractive employer named

An airline has been named Australia’s most attractive company

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Devastated family won't let go of brother, son

LASTING LEGACY: Tom and Scott Newlands restore a Celica their son and brother Jamie left after he lost his battle with cancer.

FATHER-son duo rally in memory of brother taken too soon.

Facelifted Mazda CX-3 small SUV road test and review

LEAD VEHICLE: Safety upgrades and steady dynamic progression for Australia’s leading compact SUV, the Mazda CX-3.

Extra shine for the small SUV segment star

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