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Fitzroys player Mal Darkin about to ground the ball for one of Fitzroys' tries in the rugby league match against Norths at Browne Park.

Hungry Sharks hunting Panthers in league clash

FITZROY flyer Mal Darkin is confident his Sharks side can come away with the two points from their trip to Biloela tonight.

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10:23 AM May 25th

Hoard of antiques and collectables go under the hammer

Banana family sell off 120 years of history from Barfield Station

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Xstrata axe hits port; Wandoan mine in court

THE newly-merged Glencore-Xstrata has again been forced to deny it will dump its $7billion Wandoan coal mine after abandoning its $1billion port slated for near Gladstone.

Family plans a Whitsunday break after chance win

ROB Torr said it has been a long time since his family have been to the Whitsundays.

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2013 Callide Valley Show

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Biloela Panthers' under-8s

The giants of Biloela rugby league, the under-8s...

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Taroom Carols

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Big changes for working visas part of Coalition tourism plans

QUEENSLAND'S tourism industry could be a step closer to winning a long-fought battle for working holiday visas, to extend to seasonal tourism jobs.

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fully with all said. Lets try at least to get jobs for Australians. Tourism industry itself is supported far too much by gov. & state gov, funding. Not many industries get this sort of support. It's about time they became more self sufficient ...

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Slain soldier's family pays tribute

THE father of Lee Rigby, the soldier killed in a knife and machete attack in Woolwich, has today paid an emotional tribute to him.

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12:00 PM May 25th
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YOU have to look twice to distinguish the form of the knobbly-kneed little boy hunched over a non-descript silver rectangular container.

Technology
12:00 PM May 25th

The costs of recycling our e-waste

YOU’VE read the news about how sitting all day long can impact negatively on your health.

Health
12:00 PM May 25th

Movement is the key to a healthy body

A GROUP of activist doctors have taken aim at gas and coal projects in Queensland and New South Wales.

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Doctors warn of health risks of gas and coal mining

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Racing mower crashes into spectators

A YOUNG girl was injured on Friday afternoon...

Wendy McCarthy on Hazel Hawke

Wendy McCarthy talks on ABC television about...

Police Minister Jack Dempsey speaks at Queensland's gun amnesty

Police Minister Jack Dempsey speaks at...

Peter Slipper outside Canberra Magistrates Court

Peter Slipper fronts the media outside court in...

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If you want to get on board with the latest facial-hair fashion, you don’t need to spend hours on grooming

Forget pigtails, cat beards are all the rage, it seems

If you want to get on board with the latest facial-hair fashion, all you need is a cat.

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Men and cats go together like men and ken dolls.

Subatomic from Eungella Hinterland

NASA is funding the development of a machine capable of cooking a Mars-gherita at the push of a button. In space, hit Ctrl+P for pizza.

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Hungry? Print a pepperoni pizza

A STRANGE light spotted on the western horizon of the Fraser Coast on Monday evening is most likely a planetary alignment, say Hervey Bay astronomy enthusiasts.

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No UFO but planets align, according to astronomy enthusiasts

A MAN who swore at police as they conducted an RBT came before Gladstone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on charges of public nuisance and obstructing police.

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Public nuisance yells at RBT police to 'do some work'

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Two juveniles are hooning in Elphinstone Street, police have reported

Two juveniles hooning motorbike in North Rocky. Be cautious

MOTORISTS in Elphinstone Street, North Rockhampton are urged to drive with caution after reports of two juveniles hooning a motorcycle in the area.

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11:11 AM May 25th

RACING Queensland Limited stewards are investigating a spate of swabs taken from horses that have revealed traces of the synthetic corticosteroid Prednisone.

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10:32 AM May 25th

Rockhampton racing inquiry put on hold for now

SOUTHSIDE United’s Nathan Christensen is confident of two strong performances against Meteors and Frenchville when his side takes to the turf this weekend.

Hockey
10:20 AM May 25th

Double dose of hockey action for CQ fans

HEATH Millar’s Frenchville Sports Club Cyclones will take to the court at Hegvold Stadium at full strength and chasing a win when they clash with Townsville.

Basketball
10:19 AM May 25th

Full strength Cyclones shoot for win against Townsville

RACING LINE: Rockhampton’s Keegan Baker edges out in front of Emerald’s Lewis Herwin at the 2013 Prime Rentals Coalfields Titles at the Emerald Karting Club.

Rookies picking up the pace at Coalfields Titles

BRODY Sonter brought his recent experience to the track for the 2013 Prime Rentals Coalfields Titles last weekend.

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PEAK Downs Pirates juniors worked on perfecting their skills under the tutelage of Petero Civoniceva at the weekend.

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Petero Civoniceva drills Peak Downs Pirates juniors

IT’S hard to perform your best on the big stage when it’s your first dress rehearsal.

Sport

Experience vital in Rockhampton victory

BOYS TO MEN: Brothers Mason, Brandon and Liam Kadel play for the Emerald Brothers Cowboys.

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Emerald Cowboys’ band of brothers

Winner of the biggest pumpkin at Clermont Show 2012, Fiona James.

Rumours rife of a pumpkin so big it won't fit in ute

BELIEVE it or not, growing a 50-plus kilogram pumpkin comes easy to some.

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11:27 AM May 25th
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A WOMAN accused of seriously assaulting two police officers at Slade Point in March will face Mackay's District Court.

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11:09 AM May 25th

Woman accused of assaulting police to face district court

SOME of the best footballers in Mackay will be on show when the pride of Milton St goes on the line at Shark Park on Sunday.

Rugby League
10:50 AM May 25th

Best on show in the clash for pride of Milton St

NOOSA half marathon champion Jackson Elliott has thrown down the challenge to runners in next Sunday’s BMA Mackay Marina Run.

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10:45 AM May 25th

Noosa champ eyes off top time at marina run

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Salvos' volunteers out doorknocking this weekend

ACROSS today and tomorrow, nearly 200 people will be doorknocking, hunting for donations to help the Salvation Army’s social work.

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11:33 AM May 25th

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THE Calliope Roosters will be aiming to stay near the top of the ladder when they play the Valleys on Sunday afternoon.

Rugby League
10:56 AM May 25th

Roosters flying high and planning to stay there

AUSTRALIAN Boomer Chris Goulding will again line up for the Phoenix Gladstone Power when they tackle top of the table Townsville on Saturday.

Basketball
10:55 AM May 25th

More power as Boomer Goulding lines up for Gladstone

WITH land formerly reserved for a high school passed in at auction, the Calliope community hopes it has another chance to stop the sale.

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