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Fine print book designer keeps inventor Johannes Gutenberg's centuries-old letterpress tradition alive

It takes hours to prepare each page, and there's no guarantee what emerges from the press will be perfect. But for printers like Derek Lamb, "the romance of the process" makes it easy to keep using Gutenberg's method and sharing it with future generations.

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Woppa-Great Keppel Island leases back in state government hands

Tourism operators on the Great Barrier Reef's Great Keppel Island cautiously welcome news that the state government is taking back control.

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Life-extending cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta made available on PBS to children aged six and over

Trikafta was added to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme for people over 11 years of age a year ago. Now, it will be available at an affordable price for younger children too, in a hard-fought win for families.

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Judge declares mistrial in Timothy Wilson alleged dangerous driving causing death case

A 42-year-old truck driver had pleaded not guilty to dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death after the truck he was driving hit the back of an ambulance, killing a nurse and his patient.

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Wowan residents push to get permanent drinking water supply after rainwater tanks run dry

Residents in Wowan say their non-potable water is bleaching clothes, rusting cutlery and corroding toilets. The local council says a desalination plant is too expensive but is looking at other options.

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Emerald community raising money for local dialysis services after political campaigns fail

After unsuccessful political campaigns to establish public dialysis services, residents of this Central Highlands town are raising money to pay for it themselves and avoid a six-hour return drive three times a week for some patients.

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Blankets for 'angel babies' offer comfort to mums after miscarriages and stillbirths

In the depths of her despair, Gidget remembers one simple gesture that made a big difference. Now, she’s paying it forward for other "angel babies".

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Refurbished Rockhampton aged care facility has 22 empty beds due to staff shortage

Though it has up to 80 people waiting to move in, the newly refurbished Queensland centre has an entire floor of empty beds. Industry lobby groups say it's a widespread issue and solutions are needed fast.

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Rockhampton woman calls for new laws after death in custody at same prison where brother died by suicide

Devastated at news of another death in custody this month in the same prison where her brother took his own life, Pam White-Row Row launches a campaign to stop more families from suffering.

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Rockhampton man Portmoresbey Cecil charged with domestic violence murder of 71yo

A central Queensland man has appeared in court for the first time after being charged with the murder in Rockhampton on Sunday afternoon.

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Victim survivors fear NSW coercive control legislation could be used against them

Domestic violence victim survivors fear draft legislation in NSW to outlaw coercive control could be used against them by perpetrators.

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Woppa-Great Keppel Island's future in limbo as Gina Rinehart abandons plans to redevelop

There were high hopes mining magnate Gina Rinehart would be the one to pull off what others had so far failed to do. So what now for the future of Great Keppel Island?

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Coal exports, royalties booming, but communities say reinvestment falls short

Coal prices are at record highs and royalties payments to state coffers are forecast to grow by billions, but some coal communities say not enough is filtering down to their towns.

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Daniel Shields pleads guilty to lesser charge over machete incident with Queensland love rival

A 50-year-old central Queensland man is given a suspended sentence for a malicious act of intent — during which he inflicted injuries upon a love rival with a machete — after an appeal late last year quashed his original conviction of attempted murder.

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Rockynats competitors return to central Queensland for burnouts, mullets and drag racing

The event boasts competitors from all walks of life from around the country. There's drag racing, burnouts, a parade, and the event has even introduced a 'mullet competition' this year.

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Domestic abuse survivor still in regional Queensland crisis shelter after 14 months

After leaving her abusive ex-partner more than a year ago, Jennifer* is still living in crisis accommodation in regional Queensland because she can't find anywhere to live. Advocacy groups say she isn't alone.

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Queensland mum with terminal cancer writes Pink Punk Mum to help parents talk to children about illness

Diagnosed with terminal breast cancer after the birth of her youngest son, Kala Heinemann uses her experience to help other families talk to children about illnesses.

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How regional Australians are grappling with everyday price hikes and the increased cost of living

From pensioners to families and single people, the increasing cost of living is reaching many parts of society, but how are regional Australians coping with seemingly endless price hikes?

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Can Gina Rinehart succeed in bringing Great Keppel Island back to life after 13 years?

From the "get wrecked" campaign of the '80s to the resort's demise, demolition and multiple failed resurrection attempts, there is hope and apprehension around Australia's richest person entering the fray.

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