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Costco Karen’s epic tantrum over mask

Lifestyle More than 130,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the US but some are still unwilling to wear protective gear in public.

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Everything you need to know about Melbourne's new lockdown

Health Premier Daniel Andrews announces six-week Melbourne-wide lockdown

Card payments surge as economy recovers

Business Card transactions pick up as economy recovers from pandemic shutdown

COVID-19 scare at courthouse

Crime Man allegedly told to self-isolate by hospital attends court

NSW-Victoria border closure: Everything you need to know

News How the NSW-Victoria border closure will affect locals

White House doubles down after Trump virus claim

Politics Donald Trump claims 99 per cent of virus cases are ‘harmless’

Long delays expected as border changes approach

News 742 turned away from Queensland airports and land borders

Sport

Run in paradise: Regional triathlon gets green light

Sport The major event will go ahead during the first weekend of October this year.

NRL to host Gladstone junior clinic

Sport The NRL will be in town next week to host a junior clinic for players aged eight to twelve.

BREAKING: Four reasons behind rugby league cancellation

News Footy season is over following a decision from Rugby League Gladstone to cancel all...

Our top-five recent sport efforts

Sport We pick our greatest moments in sport from the past few years.

FLASHBACK: Gladstone’s sports superstars

News We take a look back at some of the town’s sporting achievements over the last few...

National Sport

An outing where half our impressive catch disappeared

Demoralised Broncos turn to Wayne Bennett

Broncos blow: Nine clubs in frame to poach rising star

Six F1 drivers choose not to kneel

Heartbreaking diagnosis for AFL star’s son

Community

SHOCK DIAGNOSIS: ‘I thought that was the end for me’

Health How sore tooth led to 20-hour operation and ongoing life-saving treatment.

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New playground unveiled at Gladstone’s Marina

Family Fun The construction was fast-tracked during the health restrictions period.

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News The decision to close down the print edition of so many papers has upset many in our community – and we understand that. So we've come up with two great offers.

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Only 7500 people allowed at Bluesfest 2021 (so far)

SNAPPED: 20+ photos from Gladstone weekend events

Sexually charged movie to make you blush

What Aussie Netflix users miss out on

Your night in: Every movie on TV tonight rated

Local Business News

200 jobs on offer at Adani coal contract

Business Mackay-based company lands major Carmichael mine contract.

QME back for 2020: What you need to know

Business First line-up of industry speakers for QME 2020 in Mackay.

Coal price pain compounded by China tension: Economist

Business How Aus-China tensions could impact country’s recovery.

How CQ business survived losing $500K when firm collapsed

Money ‘It can happen to anyone, no matter how good you are at what you do.’

Brand Insights

Camaraderie key for Nudgee students

ACADEMIA sport and a nurturing environment make it a top choice.

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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

Grandmother has spent 20 years smoking marijuana

News The grandmother told police she split her last purchase with her two daughters and one of their former partners.

Human-sized bat leaves people ‘horrified’

Pets & Animals A giant bat is causing a stir because of it’s human size. It can have a wingspan up to a whopping 1.7m.

‘Earns itself’: $10 Aldi item saving money

Smarter Shopping Shoppers are raving about the cheap gadget that went on sale last week, claiming it transforms old items and saves them from the bin.

Tourist finds lost dog five years after pooch went missing

Pets & Animals Leif Fischer finds his beloved lost dog five years after the pooch went missing during a trip to the Northern Territory.

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