Gladstone's private hospital will be turned into a base for the region's COVID-19 cases. But the Steven Miles' recent visit has sparked concern for non-essential during the pandemic. 7news.link/Coronavirus Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #coronavirus #7NEWS

Central Queensland anglers are relying on locals to eat more seafood this Easter after losing valuable business from restaurant closures. 7news.link/Coronavirus Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #coronavirus #7NEWS

.Virgin Australia flights returned to Central Queensland airports today after the company suspended all domestic travel. 7news.link/3cvsKu1 Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #coronavirus #7NEWS

Gladstone's economy has been named as one of the most vulnerable in the state when it comes to recovering from the impact of the pandemic. 7news.link/Coronavirus Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #coronavirus #7NEWS

.Virgin Australia's decision to enter voluntary administration has sent shockwaves through CQ's tourism industry. Local leaders fear the airline's collapse will impact the regional economy for years to come. 7news.link/Coronavirus Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #coronavirus #7NEWS

A Biloela man is fighting for life after a horror truck crash on the Dawson Highway. The road was closed for 10 hours while police cleared debris, and they're now calling for witnesses. 7NEWS.com.au Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #7NEWS

Gladstone residents have been hit hard in a recent crime spree, with 16 homes and cars broken into over Easter. A teen has been arrested but police say they're determined to put a stop to petty theft during the pandemic. 7NEWS.com.au Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #7NEWS

A struggling Mt Larcom cafe owner has criticised the Federal Government's job subsidy package, saying it fails small businesses. Council is now working on a new local scheme and plans to release it in the July budget. 7news.link/Coronavirus Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #coronavirus #7NEWS

Strict travel restrictions are taking a toll on regional residents with one Rockhampton grandmother struggling to get home. 7news.link/Coronavirus Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #coronavirus #7NEWS

Tenants battling financial hardship during the pandemic are breathing a sigh of relief with new rental laws freezing evictions for six months. Agents are also adjusting to a new normal by moving their businesses online. 7NEWS.com.au Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #7NEWS

The State Government has ramped up testing to bring coronavirus under control after more cases were confirmed. Central Queensland hasn't had an increase in weeks but authorities say we're not in the clear yet. 7news.link/Coronavirus Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #coronavirus #7NEWS

A Chinese bulk carrier has made an emergency stop in Gladstone after a crew member became seriously ill. Authorities worked around the clock to get the patient to safety after the ship was refused help from Papua New Guinea. 7NEWS.com.au Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #7NEWS

Locals will be getting an early taste of winter this weekend, with temperatures in some parts of Central Queensland dropping to single digits. 7NEWS.com.au Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #qldweather #7NEWS

A Brisbane man has been reunited with his army medals on Anzac Day after a metal detectorist uncovered them on a local beach. Tony Pincott lost the treasures two decades ago and doesn't know how they ended up in Boyne Island. 7NEWS.com.au Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #7NEWS

On this day 250 years ago Captain Cook stepped on Australian soil for the first time before anchoring on the Discovery Coast. A million dollars was set aside to mark the anniversary but locals will now have to wait another year. 7NEWS.com.au Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #7NEWS

On this day 250 years ago Captain Cook stepped on Australian soil for the first time before anchoring on the Discovery Coast. A million dollars was set aside to mark the anniversary but locals will now have to wait another year. 7NEWS.com.au Hannah O'Connor (Née Sbeghen) #7NEWS

Regional papers don’t exist to train metro journos - they inform, entertain & fight for their communities. So tired of hearing someone famous once worked in the regions. Let’s mourn the loss of newspapers for the people who write them, print them, sell them, read them now 🗞💔

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Recent maintenance works at Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Bundaberg Port have created jobs and investment for the region, through the repurposing and recycling of materials used. bit.ly/3Dk8YPJ

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