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Alan Welburn

Journalist

Lover of sport, particularly horse racing and all things Olympic. Have spent my entire working life in journalism, mostly with News Corp on its major metro mastheads. Done plenty of things but the best by far is having a teenage son who calls me dad.

Latest Stories

Sales become a coronavirus victim

Sales become a coronavirus victim

Coronavirus has caused the postponement of the Capricornia Yearling Sales, which were to be held this weekend.

Monto remembers the Russells

Monto remembers the Russells

Ken Russell was a household name in Australian racing before his death in 1993 and Monto remembers him and his dad.

Hub to focus on coronavirus

Hub to focus on coronavirus

Residents in the Rockhampton Regional Council area can access a new digital hub for the latest on coronavirus.

Pandemic forces school closures in Queensland

Pandemic forces school closures in Queensland

The majority of Queensland school students will stay home next week in another step to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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Stimulus package for CQ business and community groups

Stimulus package for CQ business and community groups

The Rockhampton Regional Council has rolled out a relief package to help business and community groups affected by coronavirus.

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Ag-Grow boss seeks council spot

Ag-Grow boss seeks council spot

The Central Highlands Regional Council has attracted a big field of candidates including Ag-Grow, Emerald, boss Geoff Dein.

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How-to-vote cards fall victim to virus

How-to-vote cards fall victim to virus

People heading to the polling booths on March 28 for the Local Government elections will not be handed how-to-vote cards.

Auction won't bow to virus

More safeguards against coronavirus

More safeguards against coronavirus

New laws give additional power to health and emergency officers to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

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Public access to be limited in Rockhampton

Public access to be limited in Rockhampton

Key council facilities in Rockhampton will be off limits to the public from March 23 because of the coronavirus calamity.

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