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September 2015

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FOOD can be fickle, and in Gladstone where the options aren’t limitless, it pays to keep an open mind.

How eatery owners are using Facebook to their benefit

15th Sep 2015 5:00 AM

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GLADSTONE has provided plenty of inspiration for two Observer reporters are who heading off on a year-long cycling trek across Asia and Europe.

Observer journos hit the road for year-long cycling trek

7th Sep 2015 10:00 AM

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FROM the Southern Great Barrier Reef, to industry and community, artist Ping Carlyon has depicted Gladstone’s greatest assets in a new souvenir collection.

New souvenir collection designed, produced by locals

2nd Sep 2015 5:00 AM

August 2015

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A GROUP of Gladstone motorcyclists has become the first chapter in Queensland to empower young people in the wake of abuse.

Motorcyclists empower young people in wake of abuse

31st Aug 2015 5:00 AM

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CHRISTMAS came early for Calliope grandmother Jenny Huth, who walked away with $1000 from The Observer’s Costbuster Giant Grocery Giveaway.

Pensioner thrilled to win $1000 Grocery Giveaway

29th Aug 2015 6:02 AM

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ORICA has donated its original 25-year-old metal-turning lathe to the Gladstone Men’s Shed.

What goes around comes around with old Orica lathe

29th Aug 2015 5:59 AM

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ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander people make up 25% of employment on Rio Tinto Alcan’s Weipa site, compared to just 3.5% in Gladstone.

Video: Elders move to close Gladstone's learning, jobs gap

28th Aug 2015 10:40 AM

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THE Observer’s annual Best in Business nomination period is officially open.

Nominations open for Best in Business awards

25th Aug 2015 10:00 AM

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JUMPING out of a plane from 10,000 feet wasn’t on Raelene Dickinson’s list of things to do, but she’s going to do it anyway.

Skydiving jump a great 40th birthday present

24th Aug 2015 6:27 AM

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TEACHERS from across central Queensland spent the weekend dressing up in costumes to learn about mangrove life.

Teachers learn how to make science fun

24th Aug 2015 5:00 AM

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