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Deb Frecklington vows to fight on as leader

Politics LNP leader Deb Frecklington has vowed not to stand down if the party loses the seat of Currumbin in the by-election.

Director pleased with championship

Golf Gladstone Golf Club director of golf Kane Nusteling said it was a great final day

COVID chaos causes cricket contract backflip

Cricket The dreaded impact of the Coronavirus could finally be hitting cricket, with Cricket Australia set to make an extraordinary delay

Swimming’s radical plan to fix Olympic nightmare

Swimming The delayed Tokyo Olympics is causing a schedule hell for sporting administrators around the world

Revealed: NRL eyes return of one referee

Rugby League Rugby league will need to slash costs in all areas, and one money-saving exercise could see the game revert to the good old days writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.

It’s over: Smith free to captain Australia again

Cricket Steve Smith can officially be considered for the office again - signalling an end, of sorts, to the sandpaper saga.

Security guards attacked at shopping centre

Crime VIDEO: Shocking footage has emerged of a group of young thugs hurling abuse at shopping centre security guards before allegedly assaulting them.

Man fighting for life after Logan stabbing

Crime A man is fighting for life and a crime scene has been established after a stabbing this afternoon.

CORONAVIRUS

New face enters council in ‘most ‘challenging’ term

News ‘Residents will greatly benefit from the good relationship that I have with Rolf’

Six-month moratorium on evictions

Property Renters and landlords pushed to breaking point

‘Stay home unless you have to go out’

News States, territories to decide whether to make new rules enforceable

Public gatherings now limited to two people: PM

News Gyms, skate parks and boot camps will be closed from tomorrow

Div 9 candidate claims victory after Taylor concedes

News The victor is new to local government

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11 stories to make you smile during the pandemic

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Sport

PHOTOS: A great day on the green

Golf The players kept their distances but the day still included a strong social interaction

Unprecedented times: 2020 whitewashed for CQ Capras

Rugby League The unprecedented decision to bring an immediate close to the Intrust Super Cup, BHP Premiership, Hastings Deering Colts and Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup

Sad day for soccer in Central Queensland

Sport She was the unfortunate victim of cost-cutting measures throughout Footall...

Drivers’ racing put into neutral

Sport The first round was held on March 14-15 and it received great accolades with...

Swanettes fitness posts a winner

Sport The female Yeppoon Swans beat Glenmore in a practice game during the pre-season...

National Sport

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Aussies caught in wild Tokyo Olympics conspiracy

Red alert! UEFA chief says season may now be ‘lost’

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Community

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After 60 years, will the Coast Guard sink or swim?

News Could a State Government takeover threaten the “identity, heritage and history” of the volunteer Coast Guard... and cost boaties a pretty penny?

Artist’s colourful designs capture region’s beauty

Business A CREATIVE talent known for her unique and colourful jewellery designs, will release a new collection of wearable art.

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The kooky lady who inspired Kingswood’s new single

There is hope: How to get tickets to sold-out Splendour

Bluesfest is ‘low risk’ and tickets are ‘fully insured’

How Bluesfest will handle coronavirus threats

Thanks to her devoted fans, Miss Fisher is flying high again

Local Business News

Business puts off 17 staff after losing millions

Business Tim Buchholz has seen cyclones, floods and economic downturns – but today’s “apocalypse” of the coronavirus pandemic is nothing compared to them.

Mining region calls for local workforce amid COVID-19 spread

Employment ‘We want to keep the mining industry going, and people to keep their jobs.’

Resources survey ‘gives hope’ to Queensland economy

Business Results of QRC State of the Sector Report offer hope for workforce growth.

How to ensure your small business survives coronavirus

Business Here are five key things to ask and act upon

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LOTTERIES all over the globe available to Australian punters.

Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

MACKAY is gearing up for another night of entertainment greatness.

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Lifestyle

Infections are up but lockdown ‘is working’

Health Every day the number of infections are rising in Australia, but the PM is optimistic the government’s strategy is working.

Brisbane hotels where arrivals are quarantined

News Armed police and military guards locked down the Brisbane International Airport on the first day of Australia’s strict new quarantine laws.

Quarantined Aussies slam hotel conditions

News Returned travellers forced into the 14-day isolation in Sydney claim they have been deprived of adequate food and medicine and feel like “test guinea pigs”.

Woolies announces new shopping hour

News Woolworths has announced it is now dedicating two weekly shopping periods to emergency services and healthcare workers.

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Rejected wife’s triumphant final words

TV This MAFS wife reached stage-5 clinger. And now her relationship is finally over after these final words. James Weir recaps.

Rule that could see Harry return to UK

Celebrity Century’s old rule that could see prince return to the UK after move

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Invest in CQ’s most beloved holiday destination

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Finance minister hopeful of rental support

Property Commercial and residential rents are on the agenda

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