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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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Royal Australian Navy Sail Training Ship, Young Endeavour sails in the Whitsundays, Queensland.

CQ youth can apply for Young Endeavour adventure

The Young Endeavour program helps youth build confidence, develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills.

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CAPconnect Branch Manager Josh Wayman and Arthur's Computer Essentials owner Arthur de Looze confirm their merger. Picture: supplied

Business merger creates new IT force in Gladstone

The merger is set to broaden the offering of IT services offered to a wide range of Gladstone customers.

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Gladstone women improving at Hockey Queensland Championship

Catch all of the action from the Hockey Queensland Championships at Toowoomba live here.

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March 13, Rainbow Bay, Coolangatta, Gold Coast - Queensland Ambulance Officers interview witnesses to a mistaken report of a shark attack which turned out to be a self inflicted Surfing Fin Chop.Picture Scott Powick Newscorp

Child in serious condition after pedestrian incident

Paramedics responded to reports of an injured child following a pedestrian vs car incident.

Gladstone

Matt Chadwick weighs in his catch at the Boyne Tannum Hookup on Friday, April 30, 2021. Picture: contributed.

Anglers chase $400k plus in prizes at Boyne Tannum Hookup

See Friday’s results from the Boyne Tannum Hookup, Australia’s biggest family fishing competition.

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Troy Cassar-Daley will be touring Far North Queensland with musicians from Wujal Wujal. Picture: supplied.

Legendary musician Troy Cassar-Daley to rock 1770 Festival

Troy Cassar-Daley has won 37 Golden Guitar Awards and has just released his 11th album, The World Today.

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Man in hospital after reported electrocution at work

Paramedics were called to a workplace in the Gladstone region after reports a man had been electrocuted.

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Tannum Sands mother Jess Smith with her daughters Charlotte, 7, and Heidi, 4. After battling breast cancer Mrs Smith has organised the Mother's Day Classic at Tannum Sands. Picture: contributed.

Tannum Sands mum’s cancer battle inspires fun run

The Mother’s Day Classic fun runs are held in 75 locations and have raised $38 million in 24 years.

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Firefighters and vet rescue trapped horse at Calliope

Two Queensland Fire and Rescue units responded to the trapped horse on Friday afternoon.

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Save the Dawson group members with a survey about the Baralaba coal mine proposal that was distributed to the local community.

Baralaba wins David v Goliath battle over CQ coal mine

The community is now calling on the Queensland Government to rule out any mining projects in the area.

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