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Rockhampton Art Gallery. Photo: Tamara MacKenzie / The Morning Bulletin

Rockhampton Art Gallery closed for maintenance for two weeks

THE Rockhampton Regional Council would like to advise that its Art Gallery will be closed for scheduled maintenance from today until June 5.

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8:50 AM May 20th

Myle's Caviar experience visiting Flemington Equine Clinic

Myles McDonnell, 15, had his sights well and truly set on becoming a vet and that is now locked-in after an awesome week on work experience in Melbourne.

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ABC presenter comes to the party for cancer council funds

ABC Presenter Jacquie Mackay has joined the country’s biggest tea party as Rockhampton ambassador.

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Quilts set to wow and raise funds to hold 80th Wowan Show

WITH the grounds a lot drier now and the flood in the past, the Quilt Show and Patchwork Display will be held on June 15, at Wowan RSL Hall.

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Driver testing changes put focus on dangerous manouvres

A STATE government plan to revamp driving training has won widespread support.

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The proposals to increase the standards of testing are good, but I doubt that the majority of driving instructors have the ability or knowledge to conduct proper instruction. They only teach pupils to pass the test, not to stay alive on the roads.

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Abuse cases deter men from becoming teachers

COURT cases involving allegations of male teachers committing indecent acts on children have created a steady decline in young men becoming teachers.

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FRANCE became the 14th country to legalise gay marriage over the weekend, with President Francois Hollande signing a bill to recognise same-sex marriage.

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France becomes the 14th country to legalise gay marriage

PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has tried to discredit the Opposition’s education plans, releasing figures which show $16.2 billion in funds would be lost.

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Coalition education plan will cost schools billions: Gillard

A SAUDI woman has made history by reaching the summit of the world’s highest mountain, the BBC reported on Sunday.

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Saudi woman becomes first Arab woman to peak Everest

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LONG WAIT: Jody (left) and brother Brendan McDonald (right) with their father, Steven McDonald.

Many stuck in hospitals

DISABILITY Services Minister Tracy Davis has called for a greater effort and collaboration to return normalcy to these people’s lives.

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MACKAY police said no one was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Oxford Downs Rd.

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8:01 AM May 20th

No one hurt in truck crash

IN OUR lifetime we walk around the Earth four times.

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10,000 steps challenge will get people moving their feet

A MAN is in hospital after a traffic crash on Gordon St.

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Man critical after crash

Dog trainer Steve Austin at the Million Paws Walk at Canoe Point, Tannum Sands.

Dog whisperer attracts record crowd to Million Paws Walk

A SPECIAL guest appearance helped attract a record amount of dogs attend the Friends of RSPCA Million Paws Walk at Canoe Point on Sunday.

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GLADSTONE council doesn't always have control over conditions attached to apartment projects, with developers able to appeal decisions.

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8:52 AM May 20th

Apartment applications often appealed in court

<strong>MONDAY MALE:</strong> Tony Constance has a zest for life. The 26-year-old is a teacher who makes the most of the weekends out on the water.

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7:44 AM May 20th

Monday Male loves spending time on the water

GLADSTONE outdoor lovers were relieved to see sunny skies at the weekend.

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7:22 AM May 20th

Sunny days set to continue after perfect weekend

Emergency services on scene of a fatal car crash 10km west of Anakie. Photo Kaitlyn Gutzke / CQ News

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A MAN is dead after a single vehicle crash 10km west of Anakie shortly after midday.

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AN Emerald hotel licensee has defended plans to open a Moulin Rouge-inspired strip club as simply “meeting the needs” of his patrons.

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Strip club proposed as part of revamp of Emerald hotel

DRAPED in an Australian flag, Joe Flood stood tall on the winner’s podium to receive a gold medal that was the result of hard work and determination.

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Local brings home gold at karate world championship

COMPETITION between riders in the Central Queensland Motocross series is getting tight after Round 4 in Emerald at the Mozzie Creek track.

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Competition revs up at Mozzie Creek

Bitumen bandits hit Biloela

Biloela Police are warning residents to be aware of a group of itinerant traders offering bitumen laying service that may be working in the area.

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THOUSANDS of hectares of bushland in Central Queensland could be at risk if tree clearing laws are wound back, conservationists say.

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Bushland in danger from changes to tree clearing laws

TWO young artists will open an exhibition in Biloela showcasing some exquisite photography and art work.

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Young artists head to the country to show off their talent

SPECIALIST government mines inspectors are leading the investigation into a rock fall incident at a central Queensland coal mine at the weekend.

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Investigators treat Moura mine rock fall as 'very serious'

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Chinese police seize millions of fake Durex condoms worth $7m

POLICE in China have busted an alleged counterfeiting ring after seizing more than 4.65 million fake condoms worth ¥47.7 million ($7.94m).

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AUCKLAND Transport has had to ticket one of its own vehicles after an employee parked illegally in a mobility space.

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NZ parking inspector's car ticketed and towed for illegal park

BARBIE'S Dream House has opened in Berlin with some unofficial additions – police guards and topless protesters brandishing burning crosses.

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CLEANING is one of life’s more mundane household chores, so Tracey Wright and Clint Clarke decided it needed a shake-up.

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Naked maid service promises to spice up domestic drudgery

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