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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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Gladstone

Future looking positive but more stimulus is needed

GCCI calls for more stimulus measures for hospitality and tourism with gas and agriculture our saviours

Gladstone

Publican calls for government help after knockback

A Miriam Vale publican who has been knocked back for government grants is calling for cash injections or tax breaks so businesses can accelerate out of COVID-19.

Gladstone

Police generic. Picture: Cordell Richardson

Unlicensed motorcyclist 56km/h over the limit at Gladstone

A driver caught by police doing 142km/h at Lowmead is now walking and has a $1245 fine to pay

Gladstone

What’s happening for the Bridge to Botanic in 2020?

Here’s everything you need to know on how to get pounding the pavement in this year’s revised fun run

Gladstone

L to R : Constables Brendan Rodham and Karl Bruhn in Tannum Sands police station's new Can Am four-wheel drive ATV which is ready to hit the beaches and patrol the area.

Beach hoons beware, Tannum cops have new weapon

A four-wheel-drive Can Am ATV is the latest weapon for Tannum Sands police to patrol beaches and the region

Gladstone

A Telstra technician works on installing 5G.

‘Game-changer’: Gladstone has 5G from today

Residents of the Gladstone region will now be able to get super fast downloads and streaming with 5G

Gladstone

The RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service flew a man from Rolleston to Rockhampton Hospital with facial burns on November 2.

Help keep the RACQ helicopter flying

The RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue only receives a portion of its funding and relies on donations

Gladstone

Relaunched shop bringing hope to Gladstone’s needy

Charity hOPe Shop providing those less fortunate with clothes, bric-a-brac and food.

Gladstone

Whiz with wrenches wears many hats

Gladstone Fleet Maintenance owner is also CQ Motorsports president, Blue and White Taxis director and a race car driver.

Gladstone

Generic narcotic drug use photos - lines of white powder on mirror, marijuana joints, syringe and spoon.

The three most problematic drugs in Gladstone

Drug use is rife in Gladstone, Lives Lived Well expert Leah Tickner tells us how to spot the signs.

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