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Jacobbe McBride is a general reporter for The Courier Mail who specialises in Queensland’s breaking news. He started his journalism career at The Northern Miner in Charters Towers in 2019 before heading to Gladstone with The Observer.

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A photo of the smoke haze caused by the reported boat fire in Boyne Island this afternoon.

UPDATE: Boat sinks after fire on Boyne River

Emergency services crews and police are trying to get information from the vessel’s owner.

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UPDATE: Missing girl located safe and well

Police are seeking urgent assistance from the public in order to find a 13-year-old girl who has not been seen since yesterday.

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UPDATE: Search continues for missing man Timothy Strong

The Queensland Police Service search remains active for 36-year-old Gladstone man Timothy Strong who has not contacted family since July 15.

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Newly sworn Queensland Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher speaks at a press conference after the ceremony at Government House in Brisbane, Monday, May 11, 2020. The Palaszczuk government's front bench has been reshuffled after Jackie Trad resigned from her ministerial duties as deputy premier and treasurer, over an investigation into the appointment of a Brisbane principal. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

“Don’t be complacent”: MP’s new COVID-19 warning

Following a spike in the number of Coronavirus cases in Queensland, Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher issued a warning.

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Flinders University Professor Nikolai Petrovsky on August 19, 2020. Prof Petrovsky is chairman and research director of Vaxine, has developed a promising new COVID-19 vaccine candidate, called COVAX-19ÃÂ®. Picture Matt Turner.

Jab or no jab?: Gladstone COVID vaccine debate rages on

PM Scott Morrison said any COVID-19 vaccine “as mandatory as you could possibly make it”, which has Gladstone is divided.

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SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - Darren Loney suffered critical injuries in October 2007 after he was allegedly thrown from a moving Gladstone nightclub courtesy bus.

‘It changed him’: Desperate justice bid on brutal bashing

Darren Loney’s life changed forever on a night out in October 2007, now the family wants his alleged attackers brought to justice.

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Scholarship recipient Allana Buck, second from left, with her patrol group at Tannum Sands.

See the winners: Tannum Sands clean up at lifesaving awards

TANNUM SANDS Surf Lifesaving Club put their stamp on the 66th Annual Wide Bay Capricorn Branch Awards recently.

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The Sevilla Knutsen berths at Quintero in Chile on 15 August after a 24-day voyage of more than 13,500 nautical miles.

Australian maritime first leaves Gladstone port

Gladstone has chalked up yet another maritime achievement after bidding farewell to a cargo ship bound for Chile.

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Gladstone party boat bonanza sets sail in September

Ron Murphy said his BBQ and Party Boat business is taking bookings now for September weekends and school holidays.

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When asked how the Calliope woman planned to enjoy her instant win of $100,000, she said she was excited to spoil herself.

‘Ecstatic’: Life changing scratchie win for Calliope couple

A Calliope woman thought she had only won $100 when scratching her ticket last week, it turned out to be a lot more.

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