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Randy holds the champion back

By ALENA HIGGINS A “MATURE” and “polished” performance saw a young Warwick boxer stave off an expected win by his more experienced opponent at Rockhampton...

Teeth check for canines

By ALENA HIGGINS STINKY breath, trouble eating, inflamed gums and loose or broken teeth are all symptoms of gum disease in pets. August is dental awareness...

Galahs for love

WHETHER they’re hanging out upside-down or playing soccer with pebbles on the ground, you’ll see plenty of comical activities from the region’s galah population...

Bridge closures hit home

FEEDBACK is being sought on the impact of recent bridge closures and reduced load limits in the Southern Downs. Southern Downs Regional Council recently closed...

Policies get the rubber stamp

By ALENA HIGGINS DEPUTY mayor Ross Bartley says he is “disappointed” his fellow councillors adopted 11 policies en masse during last month’s general meeting, saying...

Red Cross marks centenary

By ALENA HIGGINS THE first Queensland country branch of Australian Red Cross will celebrate 100 years of continuous service at a gala presentation tomorrow. Clara Bedford...

Dental state average bettered

LASTEST figures reveal Darling Downs’ hospitals are punching above the state average when it comes to waiting times - but they’re still lengthy. No Darling...

High speed broadband

In brief WORK to connect Stanthorpe to super fast broadband has begun. A total of 276 Stanthorpe premises are a step closer to accessing the NBN...

Councillor’s open doors plea

By ALENA HIGGINS “ERODING democracy” is how one Southern Downs Regional councillor has described a move to allow council policies to be made “in principle”...

Memories well mapped

MAPPING The Memories - Canal Creek Connections is a brand new exhibition by Brisbane-based studio artist Sharyn Hall, opening this month at Warwick Art...

Sprints set for classic contest

By TANIA PHILLIPS ALMOST 200 cars spanning nine decades of motoring will line up for the 19th annual Historic Leyburn Sprints on the Darling Downs...

We’re on the job

DARLING Downs residents are some of the most likely in the state to secure employment, however a significant proportion of young people are struggling...

Cricket season continues for trio

The grand final has been run and won but cricket season is not quite over for three intrepid Stanthorpe Cricketers. “We’re about to depart...