NewsBite

Our Journalists

Rodney StevensSnr Reporter

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.

Latest

ESCAPE: Barrier Reef Islands, Christine Retschlag. Snorkelling on Heron Island . Picture: Tourism and Events Queensland

Gladstone to benefit from 200 new jobs

This could include bank rehabilitation, planting trees, pest and weed control, and landscaping.

The location of a chemical spill on the Bruce Highway near Hoad Road at Benaraby.

Chemical spill causes traffic issues on Bruce Highway

Two fire tankers are responding to reports of a hazard on the Bruce Highway.

A drone photo of the HMAS Gladstone at East Shores. Picture: Rodney Stevens

WATCH: Sneak peek inside the HMAS Gladstone attraction

Exclusive tour of much-anticipated project.

0

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and MP Glenn Butcher talk to nurse Liz Bellas in the new Gladstone Hospital $42 million emergency department. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Butcher focused on his campaign, not LNP candidate

‘I never take any campaign for granted and I will fight.’

Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) is the largest aluminium smelter in Australia. Located approximately 20km south of Gladstone at Boyne Island on the Central Queensland coast. Supplied

Dire warning: Aluminium smelters ‘on thin ice’

Rio Tinto’s NZ smelter closing could see operations at Boyne Island and Gladstone impacted.

Jobs, industry and port key policies for LNP candidate

Jobs, industry and port key policies for LNP candidate

The Gladstone businessman will push for more apprentices and the expansion of the port.

Senator Anthony Chisholm and Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, The State Funeral of the Honourable Terry Mackenroth, Carina. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Data reveals how much the average CQ worker earns

The Australia Bureau of Statistics has released the latest CQ statistics.

Senator Matt Canavan speaking on the Today Show and showcasing Port Curtis.

WATCH: Stunning Gladstone view wows on national broadcast

One of Gladstone’s most iconic views was beamed across the nation this morning as part of a breakfast program.

Tyler Walker of Rockhampton competes in his LS3 V8 powered Nissan Silvia at Gladstone Motorsports Club's drift event on July 11. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Speed machines: Drift cars return to Benaraby after COVID

The Gladstone Motorsports Club event attracted drivers from Bundaberg to Rockhampton.

LNP candidate for Gladstone Ron Harding takes extreme pride in the certificates of appreciation on his office wall that illustrate his contribution to the Gladstone region over 25 years. Picture: Rodney Stevens

LNP reveals business owner as Gladstone election candidate

‘I absolutely love the Gladstone region, and I will fight for the community.’

1
…
72
73
74
75
76
…
97

Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/journalists/rodney-stevens/page/74