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MP stops by to inspect local projects

Furner has look around

MP stops by to inspect local projects

Veterans' big day out at Stanthorpe

Locals claim the top prizes

Veterans' big day out at Stanthorpe

Aqua aerobics coming to Stanthorpe Pool

Get fit with aquatic workout

Aqua aerobics coming to Stanthorpe Pool

Kaylah and Anthony's perfect wedding day

Special day for local love-birds

Kaylah and Anthony's perfect wedding day

Darling Downs players tie with second top team

Queensland titles see players thrive

Darling Downs players tie with second top team

New mural a 'crowd-pleaser'

Graffiti artists' work enriches Lock Street

New mural a 'crowd-pleaser'

Rose City snubbed in federal project announcement

Warwick misses out on Inland Rail route

Rose City snubbed in federal project announcement

Kefi at the Winery expected to draw large wine-loving crowds over the weekend

Authentic cuisine to match local wines at Greek Night

Kefi at the Winery expected to draw large wine-loving crowds over the weekend

Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride is coming to town

Get your style bikes ready

Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride is coming to town

The number one gardening event on the Southern Downs and the Granite Belt

The changing face of backyard gardening

The number one gardening event on the Southern Downs and the Granite Belt

SUPPORTIVE: Texas' Torture on the Border is one of the events that the Stanthorpe Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank has sponsored.

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How you can partner with Bendigo Bank

SHINY SHINY: The Stanthorpe Baptist Church's car wash will help raise funds for installing bores in Ethiopia.

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Get a car wash for good cause

SPLASH OF COLOUR: The Apple and Grape Harvest Festival was promoted at Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers on the weekend.

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Festival focuses on the future

COUNTRY AND BLUES: Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash with former Blue Nursing Supervisor Pat Neilsen and administrator Peter Lee.

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The night Johnny Cash came to town

BIG BROTHER: Dalveen resident Phil Zikan is unhappy with what he perceives as a lack of community consultation from Southern Downs Regional Council.

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Camping battle claims bollards

LOW ACT: Seven alpacas were shot dead at point-blank range at the weekend.

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Alpacas slaughtered in cold blood: 'It's a low, mongrel act'

SPORTS ONLINE: Queensland Country Credit Union Stanthorpe area manager Alan Cameron and Stanthorpe Sports Association president Colin Britton are working on a new sports-focused website to promote sports in the Stanthorpe area.

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Sports-focused website underway

Tony Abbott says he was headbutted.

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Tony Abbott 'headbutted by Yes campaigner'

If you have one of these makes and models, Choice suggests you take action now. Picture: Choice

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Compulsory recall looms for thousands of cars

Everyone loves a doomsday prophecy, right? US: Atomic Scientists Move Doomsday Clock 30 Seconds Closer to Midnight January 26Source:Supplied

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Mathematical theory predcts the end of the world

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What your name says about you

Far north Queensland has been hit by heavy rain overnight.

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North Queensland hit by 1 in 100 year rainfall

TOUGH TASK: A swift water rescue team (including inset) search a stolen LandCruiser ute found in Scrubby Creek.

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VIDEO: Police to continue search for body of missing man

Josh Watson captured this incredible image from Brightwater Estate on the Sunshine Coast.

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Queensland facing hot, steamy week ahead

Queensland is facing some 'supercell' activity on Friday.

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Queensland told to brace for heavy rain from 'epic low'

NIGHTTIME BOWLS: Justin Liddy at Stanthorpe Twilight Bowls last year.

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Twilight bowls calling for teams

BIG FIELD: The Queensland Orienteering Championships brought more than 180 excited competitors into our region.

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Terrain proves challenging

PARKRUN: Compete in the weekly 5km run.

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Make your way to parkrun on Saturday

BELTER: Chris Brackin is declared the winner over Kyle Teer in their fight at Smithy's Gym on Sunday.

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Critter continues rise up ranks with victory

Tony Abbott tells of being assaulted by same sex marriage supporter

Farmer Dave on Gay Marriage

MP drops F-bomb in front of PM

Virtual reality proposal

INCREDIBLE: Divers at Wolf Rock off Rainbow Beach recently spotted up to 70 pregnant female sharks at a time of the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

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Big numbers of endangered shark off Rainbow Beach

Imagine arriving at a camp site and all the hard work is done.

Travel

Hate camping? This idea might change your mind

IN TRAINING: Neil Collie runs trails around the scenic Glass House Mountains area in preparation for the 250km Big Red Run.

Lifestyle

From hospital bed to six-day, 250km desert run

A stonefish was recently caught by a fisherman at Caloundra.

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Most venomous fish in world found near shore

Roothy’s LowRange

John Rooth's old faithful Milo: It’s not that hard to keep an old truck flush in new parts

Lifestyle

Beer & BS: Roothy tells how to keep an old truck running

It’s a pretty safe bet there’s been more than a few divorces due to warm steaks, burnt fuses and wives tripping over tent pegs sticking out of the ground in the dark.

Lifestyle

12V tips: Five easy 4WD upgrades you can do at home

Roothy ready to get cooking on the campfire

Lifestyle

Camp cooking: Whip up a feast from whatever you've got

Where it all started - on the verandah of the old homestead in the Flinders. Anthony Warry captured this photo of Roothy reflecting on a lifetime of playing with machines.

Lifestyle

A mechanical life: Roothy gives us a glimpse

STEPPING UP: Warwick basketballer Jack Olive.

Sport

Warwick to field three teams in Big Q League

The Golden Rose features some of the top three-year-old's in the country.

Sport

Menari talented, but beatable, in tomorrow's Golden Rose

Wolves player Rob Davey and Warwick District Football Association president Karen Welsh on the top dressed oval.

Sport

Queens Park fields closed for upgrading work

RIDE ON: Warwick Cowboys Bull Ride chute sponsors and organisers are getting ready for the big night, (back) Steve Domjahn, Ali Bartley, Chantelle Cameron, Karen Usher, (front) Indigo, Harper and Tiffany Cruice, Ben Tompkins, Carey Burt, Chris Murphy and Josh McIntosh.

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Cowboys bull ride a great family night out

Inmates are on the roof of the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre for the second day in a row. Picture: 7 News Queensland

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Youth on roof for second day running at Wacol

A 5.2m croc has been found dead, shot in the head in the Fitzroy River.

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BREAKING: Monster 5.2m king croc shot dead in Fitzroy River

IN COURT: Harley Lee Scrivener pleaded guilty to a string of property offences.

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Crime spree nets Porsche, Audi and... a flute!

Barnaby Joyce visits the Maroochy Surf Club for breakfast and a chat with media. Fiona Simpson, Satate candidate for Nicklin Marty Hunt , Liberal National Party Members Ted O'Brien and Andrew Wallace. Adani protestors gathered outside.

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'Lights out by January': Joyce warns of power blackouts

“And if you know anyone that’s really nice, I’m single as sh*t, send ‘em my way,” Dave says, as he wraps his heartfelt video. Picture: Facebook/Dave Graham

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‘It sucks to be gay in the bush. You want to kill yourself’

MP Trevor Khan presents his Assisted Dying Bill at NSW State Parliament today. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

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NSW Government introduces euthanasia laws to parliament

Luke Howarth campaign photo

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MP drops F-bomb after reporter's question

There are fears Mount Agung in Bali's north could erupt.

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Bali shaken by 5.7-magnitude earthquake

How the Victoria Police BMW 530d highway patrol sedan could look.

Lifestyle

Vic police replace Commodores and Falcons with BMWs

Ben Farina, 33, and fiancee Claire Moran, 37, asked guests to pay for themselves. Source: Supplied

Lifestyle

Groom asks guests to fork out $250 for wedding

Reality and virtual reality collide. Picture: Supplied

Entertainment

Aussie slays partner with virtual reality proposal

A Fan group for a discontinued line of Cadbury chocolate has been set up. Source: Facebook

Lifestyle

Cadbury fans demand return of Marble flavour

Adil Rami is wary of girlfriend Pamela Anderson’s crush.Source:Supplied

Entertainment

Pamela Anderson's boyfriend jealous of famous Australian

Australian actress Margot Robbie poses for photographers during the world premiere of Goodbye Christopher Robin in Leicester square in London.

Entertainment

Margot Robbie’s bizarre red carpet look

Lloyd (voiced by Dave Franco) in a scene from animated adventure film The LEGO Ninjago Movie.

Entertainment

MOVIE REVIEW: Ninjago is LEGO's first letdown

The Bachelorette premiere was packed full of both hilarious and cringe-worthy moments.

Entertainment

The burning questions left after Bachelorette

So what's the best deal with the latest iphones

Business

iPhone 8: So what are the cheapest deals around?

Sails Restaurant in Noosa is selling for $11 million.

Business

Illustrious Coast restaurant on the market for $11m

RSL ROW: Gympie RSL Club may merge with the Gympie Pines Golf Club and possibly other sporting groups.

Business

Millions at stake as RSL dispute looms

Dr Kristy Goodwin helps modern parents, educators and health professionals understand what young children, aged 0-12 years really need to thrive in a digital world.

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'Techno-tantrums': How to raise kids in a digital world

woman eating junk food in the couch.

Lifestyle

Use sugar tax to offset costs of better foods

A reader says there is nothing 'free' about religious belief that is built on authoritarian ideas.

Opinion

Forget religious freedom, focus on human freedom

Lifestyle

Our dads, brothers, grandfathers, partners, friends at risk

Opinion

Why saying 'let's see the SSM legislation' is dumb

SPARKIES STRIKE: 40 Transport and Main Roads workers walk off the job today warning of delays.

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Warnings of delays as TMR workers spark strike

MONSTER FAMILY: Sam Xuereb and eldest son Michael love putting on a show and pushing their diesel guzzling creations to the limit.

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Meet the real monster mechanic

National Driver Work Diary has meant a hurdle for truck drivers.

Photo Kate Darvall/ South Burnett Times

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Costly mistakes as the 'flog book' strikes again

Police are appealing for a public assistance in locating Peter McIntosh.

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Police appeal for help to find missing truck driver

Lot 9 Waco Floyd has sold for $90,000 today.

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Record prices at Yarrawonga Waco bull sale

Cattle sale at CQLX.
Photo Allan Reinikka / The Morning Bulletin

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Northern NSW cattle sales wrap up

More than $1.7m of stock was sold online at the March auction. Ritchie Bros registered 37 bidders in Canada, 34 in the USA and 17 in Middle Eastern countries.

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VIDEO: Largest-ever Australian agricultural auction

Wanderer of the West Edwina Robertson.

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OPINION: Bridging the gap between city and country