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Tegan Annett is a reporter for the Sunshine Coast Daily with a focus on council, business and development. She has worked on the Sunshine Coast since March 2019 and prior to that worked at the Gladstone Observer in Central Queensland for eight years.

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BRING THEM HOME: A girl holds a family portrait during a rally to stop the deportation of a Biloela Sri Lankan family at the State Library of Victoria on Sunday. Picture: ELLEN SMITH

Biloela asylum seeker family spared imminent deportation

A BILOELA asylum seeker family has been spared imminent deportation after fears they would be forced back to Sri Lanka tomorrow.

Gladstone

Angela Fredericks visited the office of Ken O'Dowd, member for Flynn on a weekend to show her solidarity for a Biloela family set to be deported. Picture: Matt Taylor GLA230618BILO

Last minute court hearing for Biloela asylum seekers today

FRIENDS of Biloela couple Priya and Nades are terrified the couple and their two daughters could be deported back to Sri Lanka this afternoon.

Gladstone

ENVIRONMENT ALLY FRIENDLY: Tannum Sands Surf Club's Marisa Kent with Sid Crawshaw, 10, whose plastic-free campaign prompted the club to ban plastic straws. Picture: Hayley Bracewell Photography

Tannum Sands boy instigates Surf Club’s plastic straw ban

A TEN-YEAR-OLD’S crusade against plastic has gained its first big supporter with Tannum Sands Surf Club banning plastic straws.

Gladstone

REPAIRS: Ex-tropical cyclone Debbie left behind plenty of damage across Queensland. Picture: Mike Richards GLA300317FLOOD

Golding wins $13.1m contract to fix cyclone-damaged areas

GOLDING Contractors Pty Ltd has secured a $13.1-million contract, exclusive of GST, to restore areas in the Gladstone region damaged by recent weather events.

Community News

LEFT: Nathan, Kelsey, 15, Paige, 10 and Julie Deguara with their prize-winning brahman Pindi MJ Magnum at Mount Larcom Show. Picture: Matt Taylor GLA230618BULL

Big future for Mt Larcom Show with $1M indoor arena

DREAMS of a million-dollar indoor arena to showcase classy riding and show jumping events are growing stronger by the day.

Gladstone

120 cruise tourists give welcome boost to Agnes businesses

THE Discovery Coast received a welcome business boost on Friday when 120 Carnival Spirit passengers cruised into the coastal towns.

Gladstone

GPC’s multi-million dollar projects to attract larger ships

ALIGNING Auckland Point’s two berths and upgrading East Shores could attract cruises carrying three times more passengers than the Carnival Spirit to Gladstone.

Community News

PHOTOS: All the action from the Mt Larcom Show

FROM brahmans to wood chopping and show dogs there has been plenty to see at this year’s Mount Larcom Show.

Gladstone

Nadesalingam and Priya have lives in Australia since 2012 and 2013, respectively.

Fears for worst as Biloela family issued deportation notice

THERE are fears Biloela couple Priya, Nades could be forced back to Sri Lanka at any time before Tuesday after they were served a deportation notice last night.

Gladstone

Nadesalingam holding 9-month-old Dharuniga and Priya with 2-year-old Kopiga.

Hundreds urge Peter Dutton to release detained Biloela family

CALLS for the release of Priya, Nades and their two daughters from a detention centre are growing stronger.

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