426:. According to Rothery, he sustaining a crushing injury in 2017 which resulted in requiring party of his thumb to be amputated. Rothery also alleged he was involved in another workplace incident in 2019, in which he sustained serious spinal injuries and shoulder damage. Rothery has said that since his injuries, he has campaigned for better mine safety.
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District name: Rockhampton; Candidate: O'Rourke, Barry; Party: ALP; Votes: 16,825; %: 55.19%; Candidate: ROTHERY, Wade; Party: ONP; Votes: 13,661; %: 44.81%
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lockdown requirements. The complaint was dismissed when it was discovered
Rothery was required to attend a neurosurgeon appointment related to his mining injuries.
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492:"Incoming mayor Adam Belot's take on new-look Livingstone Shire Council team"
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the new faces at the council table to be Wade
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Jarrett, Vanessa; Offord, Geordi; Mesner, Kerri-Anne (30 March 2024).
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confirmed the endorsed candidate. The speculated candidates included
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Rothery announced his retirement in 2005 following a 52-10 loss to
458:"Wade Rothery - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project"
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Rothery stood as the One Nation candidate for the electorate of
750:"First preference count for the division of Capricornia (QLD)"
720:"One Nation's Capricornia candidate happy to be the underdog"
781:"SEA CHANGE: Keppel relocation for key One Nation candidate"
397:, Rothery was elected as a councillor on the Yeppoon-based
1011:"Police question One Nation candidate about Brisbane trip"
533:, Rugby League Project website. Accessed 28 October 2017.
977:"Rothery 'horrified' by former workmates' fight for life"
686:"Two candidate results after distribution of preferences"
906:"Livingstone Shire councillor votes are being recounted"
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Wade
Rothery is a brother of fellow rugby league player
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Rothery placed second, beating out Rockhampton mayor
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653:"Capras legend: 'I'm not One Nation's man'"
607:Beerwah Bulldogs sign Wade Rothery for 2007
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812:"One Nation endorses candidate for Keppel"
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