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Subscriber only A video of an alleged incident between Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher s father Neville and a One Nation volunteer during early voting in the 2020 Queensland election cuts out right at a critical moment. On October 21, One Nation volunteer Ian Paterson said he was confronted by Neville Butcher at the Boyne Island Community Centre polling booth. Mr Paterson said the pair exchanged words, before he alleges Neville Butcher put his hand on his chest and pushed him, resulting in the One Nation volunteer falling over backwards. He reported the incident to Tannum Sands police, which resulted in an investigation being conducted by a Rockhampton Detective.
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Subscriber only What better a place to kick back and relax with friends and family this Easter than the Gladstone region? Gladstone Regional Council and the Gladstone Area Promotion and Development limited recently launched a 2021 Easter in Gladstone campaign. The campaign aims to develop greater synergies between events and tourism, in order to build a positive destination profile and create a higher return on investment for the community and industry in the Gladstone region. Easter in Gladstone, from April 1 to 4, is one of the most significant events on Gladstone s calendar and will provide memorable experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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FROM two elections, a pandemic, ongoing health sagas and the opening of many new facilities there were plenty of ups and downs for Gladstone in 2020. Here are some of the highlights from the year that was. Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher and Calliope State High School Principal Pete Stansfield with students cutting the ribbon to mark the first day of high school at Calliope State High School.
It was history in the making as 165 students walked through the gates at Calliope State High School for the first time in January.
Excitement and nerves was a prevalent theme between Year 7 and 8 students as they began the first day of their secondary education.
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No action will be taken regarding a complaint to the Queensland Police Ethical Standards Command concerning the investigation into an incident involving Neville Butcher and a One Nation volunteer during 2020 early voting.
At Boyne Island Community Centre on October 21, One Nation volunteer Ian Paterson alleged an incident occurred involving he and the former Queensland Police officer, who is the father of Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher.
On the day of the incident, Glenn Butcher said his father was informed of Mr Paterson when he arrived at the booth to deliver how-to-vote cards.
Glenn Butcher said Mr Paterson came up close to his father, “within an inch of his face”.