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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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Traffic waits at the roadworks on the Bruce Highway north of Innisfail near the Eubanangee Rd which were due for completion by mid 2017 which are still not finished . The upgrade is part of the Ingham to Cairns pavement widening . PICTURE: ANNA ROGERS

Gin Gin to Miriam Vale gets highway upgrades

The upgrades are part of the joint federal and state funded $12.6 billion Bruce Highway works plan.

Gladstone

CCC clears Minister over Gladstone Ports Corp CEO

The Crime and Corruption Commission has cleared Transport Minister Mark Bailey over the recruitment of a new Ports Corp CEO.

Gladstone

Generic domestic violence, rape stock photos.

CQ short-changed on DV funding, says LNP

Two projects in CQ received $205,438 funding, one at Gladstone and one based in Rockhampton.

Gladstone

L to r: Queensland Auditor-General Brendan Worrell and his team. Picture: contributed

Audit reveals challenging times for CQ councils

How CQ councils fared in Director-General’s Local Government audit.

Gladstone

Woman studying computer screen. Generic image. Thinkstock.

CQ career change courses offered cheap

The Tafe Priority Skills Fund offers 49 discounted certificate and diploma courses in 17 career areas.

Gladstone

Premium marina lounge to welcome boaties to Gladstone

Visitors can shake off their sea legs and relax in contemporary comfort with a kitchen, lounge and water views.

Gladstone

Push for co-ordination to seize clean energy needed for CQ

150 stakeholders discussed the clean energy future of Central Queensland at Gladstone summit.

Gladstone

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 28: A general view of the Australia Post Office in Bondi on October 28, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. An investigation has been launched by Prime Minister Scott Morrison into Australia Post after revelations by chief executive Christine Holgate during Senate estimates last week that the government-owned business had bought four Cartier watches worth almost $20,000. The watches were purchased as a bonus for senior Australia Post executives after finalising a deal with three of the major banks in 2018. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Australia Post backflip on no perishables postage helps CQ

Australia Post has backflipped on its decision to stop posting perishable items and formed a new partnership.

Gladstone

Roadworks sign on Sandy Bay road. Traffic, road works, development, transit. generic

Changed conditions on Dawson Highway for slope stabilisation

A 300-metre sloping section between Breslin and Far Streets will be stabilised.

Gladstone

Person ‘fell from moving car’

The person reportedly fell from the moving car at the Gladstone Hospital carpark.

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