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Police Minister Jack Dempsey said the Boston bombings and the UK slaughter highlighted the importance of the immense planning for a G20 event.

UK terror attack will be monitored for G20 event

A “SICKENING and shocking” terror attack in the United Kingdom where two men butchered a soldier will be factored into police planning for the G20 event.

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Rise in number of nation's youth accessing disability aid

YOUNG Australians are accessing more disability services, with more people under 25, a report from the COAG Reform Council has found.

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National smoking rate on a slow decline

AUSTRALIANS are smoking less and living longer, an assessment of the national health care agreement has found.

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Hazel Hawke passes away at 83

HAZEL Hawke, the much-admired ex-wife of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, has passed away aged 83.

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Thirteen drink drivers face Bundaberg Magistrates Court

THE NewsMail publishes the names of all drink and drug drivers convicted in Bundaberg Magistrates Court each week.

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8:49 AM May 24th

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BUNDABERG families have been asked to stand up and say no to domestic violence by joining in at a community event at the Botanic Gardens on Sunday.

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8:30 AM May 24th

Will you stand up and say no to this community problem?

BUNDABERG stargazers will be able to enjoy a remarkable sky show from today.

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8:23 AM May 24th

Look to the skies for a remarkable show

Bundaberg Regional Council has reminded ratepayers that payment of rates is due today.

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8:13 AM May 24th

Have you paid your rates? They're due today.

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Police Minister Jack Dempsey speaks at Queensland's gun amnesty

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Peter Slipper outside Canberra Magistrates Court

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No health or environmental impacts from discharges: report

WATER released from four coal mines in Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin has been given the all-clear by independent experts, according to Jeff Seeney.

Environment
8:27 AM May 24th
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<strong>UPDATE: </strong>The driver killed in a traffic crash at Tannymoral was a Killarney man, police have confirmed.

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7:28 AM May 24th

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The BITS Saints will be celebrating their ladies day at BITS oval on Saturday.

Aussie rules rivals ready for showdown on ladies day

THE local Aussie rules derby will be the highlight of Gladstone sport this weekend, when BITS Saints battle the Gladstone Mudcrabs on Saturday afternoon.

AFL
8:28 AM May 24th
Jake Jones

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INVESTIGATIONS into when and how vehicles will be able to access Rules Beach in Baffle Creek again are underway, according to Gladstone Regional Council.

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7:26 AM May 24th

Investigations into Rules Beach vehicle access underway

IT’S normally the time to pack away the flags and close down the beach patrols for winter, but this year it’s a 12-month surf season in Agnes Water.

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7:19 AM May 24th

Lifeguards to trial full-time patrolling through winter

DESPITE the efforts of community members, the land set aside for a high school in Calliope went under the hammer last night, but only one bidder came forward.

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Calliope land fails to sell in a boost for protestors

Under-age drinking isn’t fading away, it's growing

OPINION: A first drink when you turn 18 has always been a rite of passage but honestly, for most teenagers, it's only their first legal drink.

Opinion
8:57 AM May 24th
Hayden Johnson

<strong>OPINION: </strong>The steep rise in complaints about our region’s health services has been attributed partly to the increasing population.

Opinion
8:46 AM May 24th

People may simply be fed up with sub-par care

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8:17 AM May 24th

Bay man accused of 47 child sex offences remains on bail

GIVING a false name to police when she was caught driving without a permit has cost Courtney Lee Jones $400.

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7:59 AM May 24th

False name and no permit cost driver $400

Rockhampton L&L provides centre-based support where people can access a range of learning programs, as well as recreational and social activities.

Open Day demonstrate services for people with a disability

THE Endeavour Foundation’s Rockhampton Learning & Lifestyle is hosting an Open Day for local families at its Yaamba Road premises today.

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8:51 AM May 24th

ROCKHAMPTON Regional Council might soon exercise its weight on personal trainers using council-owned land.

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8:16 AM May 24th

Council's park fees may hit people trying to lose the flab

IT has been a long-time coming, and after false starts and $50&ensp;million later, the new Gracemere overpass is set to be officially opened today.

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8:04 AM May 24th

$50 million Gracemere Overpass' bridge opens today

ROCKHAMPTON Regional Council plans to begin the $3 million full reconstruction of Norman Rd between Nagle Dr and Springfield Dr next week.

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8:00 AM May 24th

Council to begin full reconstruction of Norman Rd next week

Children chain themselves to a bridge as part of ongoing opposition to a Kin Kin quarry development.

Residents make last stand against Kin Kin quarry

KIN Kin, Cooran and Pomona residents opposed to the controversial Kin Kin quarry vowed to do whatever it took to stop the “disaster” happening.

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Of course, our local councillor is Tony Wellington, not Peter, State rep. What a great job he has done in representing those who voted him in!

Vicki55 from Kin Kin

A NEW public recreation trail that will weave through 60ha of council bushland will give a boost to Gympie’s natural attractions.

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Trail network unveiled to boost Gympie's attractions

GREENS’ lead Senate candidate Adam Stone agrees his party has work to do to win the votes of farmers and many regional Australians.

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Farmers and conservationists have common ground

REPAIR work will begin today on the mine shaft subsidence which caused a hole to appear in the Museum Markets car park area at Lake Alford last weekend.

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