Coffs Coast Advocate

New lung disease hotline launched for mine workers

The hotline will be one-stop-shop support service for the state’s past and present mine and quarry workers.

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25th Feb. 2020 12:02 AM

TERRIBLE DISEASE: Back in 2016, Percy Verrall was the first Australian diagnosed with Black Lung disease in 30 years. Since then other victims have been diagnosed with many more currently being checked. He welcomed the Senate Inquiry to examine the re-emergence of Black Lung disease in Australia.

Plan to pump billions into CQ and NQ regions

BILLIONS of dollars in State Government royalties would have to be spent in North, Far North and Central Queensland under...

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24th Feb. 2020 5:02 AM

NQ First leader Jason Costigan says his “Real Royalties for Regions” program is more than 12 times bigger than what the LNP delivered and it also trumps Labor’s equivalent.

Rocky’s new art gallery taking shape

Read our latest progress report on the construction of the $31.5 million Rockhampton Art Gallery.

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19th Feb. 2020 12:02 AM

PROJECT PROGRESSING: It's full steam ahead for the construction of the $31.5 million Rockhampton Art Gallery.

Capricornia MP invites Greens Leader to CQ to mend bridges

The Greens leader planned to tour mining towns to repair their damaged relationship with his party.

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18th Feb. 2020 5:02 PM

Greens federal MP Adam Bandt addresses a crowd of protesters who attempted to stop conference members entering during a protest against The International Mining and Resources Conference in Melbourne on October 30, 2019. Mr Bandt said he planned to tour mining towns around Australia. (AAP Image/David Crosling)

Doblo’s plan to target ‘weakest link’ at Rocky council

Rocky’s prominent businessman is making preparations to shake up the council election.

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18th Feb. 2020 5:02 PM

ELECTION ANTICIPATION: Rockhampton businessman Dominic Doblo is preparing to throw his hat into the ring in either the upcoming local or state elections.

Capricornia’s shark control program officially restored

In a relief for CQ’s swimmers, 47 shark control drumlines are back in the water to protect nine beaches.

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17th Feb. 2020 1:02 PM

Canavan could vote against Prime Minister to support regions

Unshackled backbencher Senator Canavan will put the interests of Regional Queenslanders before government.

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16th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

COAL SUPPORT: Senator Matt Canavan, standing near the Stanwell Power Station west of Rockhampton, is determined to protect the resource industry and the interests of his constituents, even if it means voting against the government. Picture: Steve Vit

Freshed faced recruits have chance to learn from the best

Stanwell Power Station adds to its ranks with this fresh bunch of apprentices and trainees.

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15th Feb. 2020 12:02 AM

FRESH RECRUITS: Stanwell welcomes its latest apprentice and trainees to the team at Stanwell Power Station including Baylin Janes (Left, Electrical Instrumentation Apprentice), Will Hema (Electrical Instrumentation Apprentice), Annabelle Baker (Business Trainee), Taivia Dunne (Warehousing Operations Trainee), Brett Finlayson (Mechanical Fitter and Turner Apprentice) and David McGrath (Mechanical

Capricornia’s escalating cost to visit a doctor

According to the latest Medicare data, Capricornia residents are paying through the nose to visit a doctor.

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13th Feb. 2020 9:02 AM

GROWING COST: According to the latest Medicare data, Capricornia residents are paying more to see a doctor or specialist. Photo: Iain Curry / Sunshine Coast Daily

MP frustrated by Browne Park stadium progress delays

Community frustrations are rising over the lack of information and progress on the Browne Park Stadium project.

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11th Feb. 2020 12:02 AM

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