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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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Gladstone

Gladstone a top city for real estate sales growth

The Harbour City has been identified in the top seven regional cities in Queensland.

Gladstone

Boyne Island marine engineer Craig Gordon went missing on Friday November 13. His boat was found at Balaclava Island, near the northern end of Curtis Island four days later.

Heartbroken wife, daughter still cling to hope

“Every time we hear a car, me and my daughter run straight to the front door hoping it is him.”

Gladstone

Ethical Standards Command to probe alleged Butcher assault

The complaint to the Crime and Corruption Commission was passed to the QPS Ethical Standards Command.

Gladstone

Gladstone council to sell 219 properties

Councils have the legal power to sell properties with rates owing for three years or more.

Gladstone

Gladstone suicide rate double the national average

“We are seeing people who have never accessed services before who are experiencing anxiety and depression.”

Gladstone

Elizabeth Andrews and Cherie Mackenzie at the CQ University graduation on February 20, 2020 at the GECC.

Donate to help students realise their dreams

“Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can literally change someone’s life.”

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Court orders Ports Corp hand over dredging diary

Staff at Gladstone Ports Corporation have been ordered to search their work sites for any documents.

Gladstone

Winners of the QAL People's Choice Awards as part of the 45th Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards and Exhibition l to r Cameron Curd - Manager and Curator of the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, Belinda Lord - QAL Communities & Communications Specialist, Jet James - Artist, Hayley Sparks - daughter of Irene Sparks, Artist, William Debois - Artist, Karen Norris - Voter's Prize.

People’s choice winners of art awards announced

This year’s Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards had 800 public votes.

Gladstone

Ermington Fatal Multiple Vehicle Accident: At around 11:30pm last night emergency services were called to Victoria Rd Ermington near the Silverwater Rd overpass at Ermington. On arrival they found a three car motor vehicle accident with one of the vehicle rolled over. Three persons were taken to Hospital with injuries with one of those a female going into cardiac arrest at the scene. A medical team did their best to revive the woman but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police closed off all of Victoria Roads lanes in order to preserved the scene for the Crash Investigation Unit. Its unclear how long Victoria Road will be closed. Picture: Gordon McComiskie

CQ leads state’s road toll with 82 deaths

This year’s road toll for Central Queensland is a massive 41.4 per-cent up on 2019 numbers with a month still to go.

Gladstone

Julieanne Bryce posted this photo of Daisy, 3, with her pony at the Mount Larcom Show.

Show societies across Flynn share in $340k

“Next year is looking so much brighter and I know this support will be fantastic boost for our volunteers.”

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