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Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls looks on during a press conference following the handing down of a Queensland Government Commission of Audit in Brisbane, on June 15, 2012.

QLD politicians set to grab $50,000 pay rise

QUEENSLAND'S state politicians could receive a pay rise of up to $50,000 if the Newman government conforms with federal law.

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Search suspended for man overboard 100 miles off Mackay

UPDATE Police have suspended their search for a 35-year-old man missing about 100 nautical miles east, south east of Mackay.

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Big changes for working visas part of Coalition tourism plans

QUEENSLAND'S tourism industry could be a step closer to winning a long-fought battle for working holiday visas, to extend to seasonal tourism jobs.

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Businessman charged with fraud permitted to travel abroad

AN ALLEGED fraudster, accused of stealing $2 million from his financial planning clients, was granted another bail variation to travel abroad for business.

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STYLISH POOCHES: Shelsea Clancy and Alira Clancy came second in the best dressed competition with their four-legged friends Daisy and Jasper at the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk on Sunday.

Million Paws Walk proves popular

PAWS ON THE PAVEMENT: Sam Vinci and Corrine Hendrikse-Vinci and their dogs Chutney, Fang and Harry enjoyed the Million Paws Walk.

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BLESSED: Petty Officer Martin Hart (NTS Whitsunday) and Anglican Bishop of North Queensland Bill Ray presided over Sunday's Blessing of the Fleet, which was held in front of the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

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Sailing fleet blessed on Sunday

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Positive feedback from new Reef Brief

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Music festival sparks battle of the bands

A BATTLE of the bands will determine the last five acts to secure a slot at the...

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Racing mower crashes into spectators

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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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Gillard bans live odds during live sport broadcasts

LIVE betting odds will be banned during sports broadcasting in Australia under changes proposed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

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About time.. Although I'm now waiting for the Gillard bashers to suggest this is denying them some perceived right or another. I swear if she started walking on water, some gits would say it was because she couldn't swim..

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Liam Gray and his mum Sheree haven’t had the easiest 18 months.

Tough start for miracle baby, little battler Liam

LIAM is a little miracle. The happy 18-month-old happily chats away, as his mother Sheree Gray talks about her son’s rough start to life.

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WELL-KNOWN Mackay identity Ray Wegner’s dream of having a canine companion is one step closer thanks to an Andergrove vet clinic and donations from the public.

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Donations assist in obtaining canine companion

ERIN Beatson is passionate about making a difference to the world. That's why she spent a month volunteering in India and is now fundraising for the children.

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Work in India is life-changing for young Mackay woman

BREATHE is Fiona Cardwell’s advice to parents. The managing director of Gentle Parents will be in Mackay to help parents with an intensive program.

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Workshop teaches how to be ‘gentle parents’

Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll misses out on Senate

ROCKHAMPTON'S Mary Carroll has been bypassed for preselection for the Liberal Nationals Senate position set to be vacated by Barnaby Joyce.

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A MAN allegedly brandishing a replica rifle near Rockhampton Hospital about 11am today was arrested by police.

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Police arrest man for allegedly brandishing replica rifle

Injured CQFC Energy skipper Dylan Kussrow cursed from the sideline as he watched his team throw away what looked to be a sure-win against Palm Beach Sharks

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CQFC Energy throw away sure-win against Palm Beach Sharks

BREAKING, 7.30am: A 23-year-old North Rockhampton man is dead after he was thrown from a rolling vehicle and then hit by another car at Alton Downs last night.

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Young Rocky man dies after being injured in two accidents

A man sustained minor injuries following a single vehicle roll-over on Round Hill Round in Agnes Water on Sunday. Photo Brenda Strong / The Observer

Traffic woes in Agnes Water after car roll-over

A SINGLE vehicle roll-over on Round Hill Round in Agnes Water is causing disruptions to traffic.

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<strong>THE LOWDOWN:</strong> Everything changed last week. A man arrived on our doorstep.

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Bec's leaving and she's worried she'll be easily replaced

YOGA guru Pushpa Bakshi talks about the most beneficial ways to breathe, including using the alternate nostril breathing technique.

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A 19-YEAR OLD man has been charged in relation to two break-ins overnight.

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Man charged over break-in at Gladstone dental clinic

RACING LINE: Rockhampton’s Keegan Baker edges out in front of Emerald’s Lewis Herwin at the 2013 Prime Rentals Coalfields Titles at the Emerald Karting Club.

Rookies picking up the pace at Coalfields Titles

BRODY Sonter brought his recent experience to the track for the 2013 Prime Rentals Coalfields Titles last weekend.

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PEAK Downs Pirates juniors worked on perfecting their skills under the tutelage of Petero Civoniceva at the weekend.

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Petero Civoniceva drills Peak Downs Pirates juniors

IT’S hard to perform your best on the big stage when it’s your first dress rehearsal.

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Experience vital in Rockhampton victory

BOYS TO MEN: Brothers Mason, Brandon and Liam Kadel play for the Emerald Brothers Cowboys.

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