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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.

Rodney Stevens

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Gladstone

The East Shores Precinct waterpark was a buzzing hive of activity on Valentine's Day weekend.

Toddler reportedly knocked out at Gladstone water park

It was reported the 18-month-old girl had a fall, hitting her head and back, before her eyes rolled backwards in her head.

Gladstone

The Inland Rail will be a game-changer for the freight industry.

Chisholm playing politics on inland rail project: O’Dowd

“I have been advocating for the inland rail link to Come to Gladstone for many years now,” Ken O’Dowd.

Gladstone

Man bitten by snake at Agnes Water

The man in his late 20s was assessed by paramedics.

Gladstone

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion in a scene from their WAP music video. Picture: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CD18A2Pg6kj/

Top songs to make love to this Valentine’s Day

WARNING – GRAPHIC CONTENT: These tunes can help “light your fire” this Valentine’s Day.

Gladstone

The view from Middle Creek at Eurimbula National Park. Photo Tegan Annett / The Observer

Eurimbula National Park in QLD’s top five camping destinations

“Eurimbula National Park is great for any kind of camping getaway.”

Gladstone

TONDOON BOTANICAL GARDENS.Photo Mike Richards / The Observer

Council chooses Chinese poles over Boyne Smelters produced

Council tells business owner it is “too hard” to change the contract to use cheaper, Australian made, Boyne Smelters product.

Gladstone

Supplied pics of the inland rail from Melbourne to Sydney being built. Deputy Prime Minister - Media Release - Parkes to Narromine Inland Rail complete.

Inland rail ‘a dog of a project’: Senator Chisholm

The 1700km inland rail project will end at Brisbane and not extend to Gladstone.

Gladstone

Prime mover bursts into flames on highway

When fire-fighters arrived at the Dawson Highway incident, the prime mover was fully engulfed in flames.

Gladstone

Police look for truck following learner on Bruce Highway

The truck that has allegedly been tailgating a learner driver was last seen heading south on the Bruce Highway towards Calliope.

Gladstone

Communities and Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch with Ambrose State School Principal Andrew Collis and students who have benefitted from the school's breakfast program.

Breakfast of champions: Ambrose school’s program shines

Eighty per cent of students at Ambrose State School achieved increased results on past years.

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