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Over 150 Central Coasters join Aussie family

SIX years to the day since they immigrated to Australia, Dinah and James Brown became citizens on January 26.

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17th Feb. 2019 12:02 AM

NEW AUSSIES: James and Dinah Brown, celebrate Australian citizenship with son Martin and his wife Megan, and their three children, Piper, 10, Hugh, 8, and Ottilie, 4.

Firefighter honoured with award

A rural firefighter has been honoured in acknowledgement of nearly two decades of service

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15th Feb. 2019 5:02 AM

QFES Assistant Commissioner for Central Region Steven Barber, first officer of Seaforth Town Rural fire Brigade Ross Daley, and Rockhampton MP Barry O'Rourke.

2019 tri season to launch into action at Emu Park tomorrow

Fitzroy Frogs president: 'I think people are very keen'

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09th Feb. 2019 10:02 AM

Competitors will hit Emu Park for the first Fitzroy Frogs triathlon of the year tomorrow.

'I once told someone I had the best job in the world'

NEVILLE Jones watched on as his wife of more than 50 years collected numerous awards from the trucking industry.

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07th Feb. 2019 10:02 AM

HONOURED: Phyllis Jones received her honour with pride, but is sad her late husband did not see it.

Hard-working Rotary Club of Buderim creates Aust Day magic

Few realise the hard work that goes on behind the scenes by the Rotary Club of Buderim to make Australia Day a colourful...

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04th Feb. 2019 4:02 PM

PATRIOTISM ON SHOW: The Grand Parade at Buderim on Australia Day drew an enthusiastic crowd.

Rocky hockey stalwart honoured for decades of service

Barb Knowles: 'I do it for the love of it but the award was certainly a thrill'

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03rd Feb. 2019 7:02 AM

Barb Knowles and husband Ryan celebrate with son Mark after he ended his international career with a gold medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games last year.

Staff member leaves after Australia Day flag shock

A member of the public noticed the Australian flag was flying upside down and at half mast

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01st Feb. 2019 11:02 AM

Townsville resident Glee Butson said she observed the Australian flag being flown upside down and at half mast outside the Joan Seden building on Victoria St over the Australia Day weekend.

OAM recipient encourages rural kids to take opportunities

A scholarship led this former Nanango student to become the first female CEO of an Australian airline.

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01st Feb. 2019 9:02 AM

Former Nanango resident Andrea Staines was awarded an OAM award for her service to business and for being a role model to women.

Apology for flag demonstration

Mackay community health service apologises for Australia Day flag incident

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31st Jan. 2019 2:01 PM

Townsville resident Glee Butson observed the Australian flag being flown upside down and at half mast outside the Joan Seden building on Victoria St on the Australia Day weekend.

Legendary ladies lauded

Two dedicated Charleville sportspeople received the highest local level of recognition on Saturday.

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31st Jan. 2019 12:01 PM

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