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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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Drug and alcohol testing was performed at Mirriwinni and Mourilyan on November 8 and 9 as part of a national police operation. Pic: QUEENSLAND POLICE

Drug drivers up by whopping 915%

Regularly the number of drug drivers outnumber drink drivers on the regions roads.

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LNP candidate for Gladstone Ron Harding. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Calls for deputy mayor to stand down over song

Cr Goodluck published a satirical version of Redgum’s song “I was only 19”.

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A tree felled by Gladstone Regional Council contractors this morning at Agnes Water. Indigenous locals say the trees are on a sacred site and they weren't consulted.

Sacred site: Traditional owners furious at tree destruction

Indigenous people of Agnes Water have been brought to tears and say they were not consulted.

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Trevor Batley gets the front wheels up on his Ford Mustang after travelling all the way from Mackay to compete in the CQDRA championship round three at Benaraby Dragway. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Awesome action from CQ drag racing champs

Changes to the format have proven to be more exciting for racers and spectators.

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The Reef Hotel Gladstone as it stands today, on the corner of Goondoon and Yarroon Streets. The hotel is owned by the Ganim family and was purchased in 2003. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Step back in time: Gladstone Commercial Hotel’s rich history

Now called the Reef Hotel, the premises was purchased by the Ganim family in 2002.

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96 year old World War II veteran Gordon Willoughby served with the Australian Army in Borneo and was present at the Japanese surrender in South Borneo in Balikpapan in 1945. He is pictured with Dr Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, with whom he wanted to share photos from the surrender. Picture by Sean Davey.

Can you help? Search for Gladstone WWII relics and stories

The Boyne Tannum RSL sub-branch is holding a celebration of VJ Day on August 15.

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Zero Mobile CEO Glen Mohammed.

Free Australian mobile service launches in CQ

Discounted plans for defence force staff and emergency services a key feature of new provider.

Mark Boyd at the Central Coast Car Club dirt twilight Khanacross at Benarabay Motorsports Complex on 1 June 2019.

Dirt set to fly as drivers test their skills in major event

Capacity field to turn out for popular CQ event.

A small portion of the free campers at Calliope on Friday, July 10.

BREAKING: All campgrounds closed until further notice

The decision will come into effect next week.

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Gladstone's Brett Kelly gets the front wheels off the ground in his Ford Falcon coupe on the way to a low 10 second pass at Benaraby Dragway. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Rubber to burn as CQ racers hit the track

Central Queensland Drag Racing Championships round three will be held this weekend.

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