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Honouring a little boy

It was with much sadness that on Thursday of last week Peter Blundell and Sarah Reeves discovered their little boy was no longer alive....

ICAC investigations conclude…but close monitoring still takes place

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has concluded its investigations into the Tenterfield Shire Council, however, the council is still being closely monitored. A council-issued...

Mayoral candidate steps into spotlight

Phillip Buddle is the son of a World War II POW and has spent a lifetime devoted to teaching. Mr Buddle was elected the...

Parking fines increase

Parking fines across the Southern Downs have increased under changes in Local Laws introduced on January 1. From this month penalties for parking illegally in...

Part road closure for works in Fitzroy Street, Warwick

Roadworks in Fitzroy Street, Warwick, are expected to be completed by tomorrow, weather permitting. As from last Thursday, the street has had a partial closure...

Butcher competes for Australian glory

The Australian Meat Industry Council is gearing up for the 14th annual National Sausage King Competition, to be held on Saturday, February 4, at...

Administrator for council?

Tenterfield Shire Councillors Lawrie West and Phil Yates are calling for an administrator to take over the running of the council if the shire’s...

H&J Social Club winds up a big 2011

At Christmas the Horse & Jockey Social Club Inc finished off a big 2011 with donations of $5267 being distributed to charities. Since incorporation in...

Health experts issue warning as obesity figures continue to climb

“Move more and sit less,” is the message that diet and fitness expert, Dr Joanna McMillan is expressing to all Australians this New Year. ...

Online shopping in reverse

Online shopping in reverse came to Inglewood on Christmas Eve with the delivery to a local couple of a Christmas hamper, ordered by their...

Emotional-health goals must top New Year’s resolutions list, says psychologist

A healthier diet and regular exercise are arguably the most common New Year’s resolutions – but a leading psychology expert is asking Australians to...

Uncertainty continues for our live cattle industry

Queensland’s live cattle industry is facing more uncertainty with news Indonesia has cut Australia’s 2012 import permits from 500,000 head per year to just...

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Release your inner film critic

Granite Belt cinema buffs will have the chance to release their inner film critic when the Manhattan Short Film Festival comes to Stanthorpe on...

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A Hallelujah moment