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Rodney Stevens is the senior reporter at The Observer covering local, state and federal politics, general news and motorsport. He began his career in newspapers in 2005 at the Grafton Daily Examiner, going on to cover council, politics, police, emergency services and court rounds. He has worked at The Observer since April 2020, and enjoys making his still and drone photos complement his stories.

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Rockhampton

Suny Platen, Tamara Smits and Taran Smits of Gladstone at the Rockynats burnout finals. Picture: Rodney Stevens

PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands enjoy Rockynats burnout finals

Scattered drizzle didn’t dampen the spirits of thousands of people who watched the Rockynats burnout finals

Gladstone

Andrew and Wendy McCrae's 57 Chevrolet Belair two door on the Insane Performance chassis dyno at Rockynats. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Rockynats dyno challenge wows crowds with big horsepower

Cars were strapped or bolted to the Insane Performance chassis, or hub dynamometers, to measure horsepower

Gladstone

Shane Cattle of Townsville lines up for the Rockynats Street Drags in his 440 big block V8 Dodge hard top. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Townsville man drag races his Dodge at Rockynats

Shane Cattle and his wife both brought their Chryslers from Townsville to race at Rockynats.

Gladstone

Two Ford GT Falcons face off against each other in the Rockynats Drags on Quay Street. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Drag racers tear up Quay Street at Rockynats

Cars lined up all day to race each other down the eighth-mile on Quay Street in the Rockynats drags.

Gladstone

Jeff and Maureen Saverin with their 1978 F100 Custom ute "FLAMNGO" on display in the Elite Hall at Rockynats. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Ute bought to fund mate’s funeral unveiled at Rockynats

Jeff Saverin bought his good mate John Wohlsen’s F100 Custom ute so his widow could pay for his funeral.

Gladstone

‘Family’ of Harley Davidson owners compete in HOG games

Harley Davidson owners from all over Australia descended on Rockynats for their state rally and HOG games.

Gladstone

Toowoomba's Wal Gersekowski is keen to take out the first ever burnout title at the inaugural Rare Spares Rockynats in Rockhampton this weekend. Photo: Simon Freeman

ROCKYNATS: Burnout competition scoring explained

How burnout competitors score and lose points as they spin their tyres at Rare Spares Rockynats.

Gladstone

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 2 JANUARY, 2021 : A woman gets tested at a COVID-19 test site at Don Tatnell Leisure Centre , Parkdale in MelbourneÃs outer South East. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

REVEALED: CQ COVID testing numbers since Gladstone scare

Currently 56 people across Central Queensland have been served active quarantine notices requiring isolation,

Gladstone

Callide Power Station at Biloela. The site employs 230 people producing 1510 megawatts.

Conservation Council to tackle government over PFAS fears

The Queensland Conservation Council is concerned about PFAS in drinking water supplies near Biloela.

Gladstone

Pictures from the Family Fun Day @ Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary in Barwon Heads.KoalaPicture: Mark Wilson

Poo pellets potential key koala survival link

Scientists have spent a year studying koala poo, which could hold a key to preserving the iconic species.

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