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DEVELOPMENT: New lookout planned for prime spot

The proposed viewing platform would open up new views of Gladstone’s harbour.

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28th Nov. 2020 12:11 AM

A new viewing platform is proposed to be built on Auckland Hill with a bird’s eye views of East Shores. Picture Rodney Stevens

Bill has been feeding Gladstone for 40 years

“I knew I wanted to do the best job I possibly could,” Outlook Cafe owner Bill Fawzi.

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25th Aug. 2020 12:08 AM

Bill Fawzi has been feeding the people of Gladstone since 1980, first in his South Gladstone Pizza shops, now at The Outlook Cafe on Auckland Hill. Picture Rodney Stevens

Where was Gladstone’s first pub?

And why did it want two dozen barmaids - fat, round and oval?

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17th Aug. 2020 5:08 PM

Auckland Hill, Gladstone, the site of the cities first pub, The Gladstone Hotel, which was established in 1855 under licensee William Pershouse. Picture Rodney Stevens DJI Mavic Air 2

Iconic waterfront landmark back to its former glory

East Shores landmark is back online for the first time this year.

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11th Sept. 2018 4:09 PM

The East Shores Waterfall came back online this week after running dry late last year due to Gladstone Ports Corporation identifying a hole in its pipes.

East Shores waterfall to be fixed 'in weeks'

Contractors assess waterfall and determine next step.

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18th Aug. 2018 4:08 AM

PROGRESS: Work has started to fix the East Shores waterfall.

Bill's big plans involve carpark fix

When the Pacific Eden arrived on Thursday morning there wasn't a spare car space to be seen.

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21st July 2018 4:07 AM

FRUSTRATED: Lookout Cafe owner Bill Fawzi says there's not enough parking in front of his business, especially when cruise ships visit.