Plus, healthcare professionals are urging locals not to underestimate the seriousness of the flu.

Plus, healthcare professionals are urging locals not to underestimate the seriousness of the flu.

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It's the lowest across Queensland.

Gladstone's Colin Boyce will challenge David Littleproud for the top job.

Gladstone's Colin Boyce will challenge David Littleproud for the top job.

Around seven thousand people remain unemployed. 

Around seven thousand people remain unemployed.&nbsp;