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There was plenty of smiles around the Granite Belt on the weekend as more than 100mm of rainfall was recorded.

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News There was plenty of smiles around the Granite Belt on the weekend as more than 100mm of rainfall was recorded.

  • 20th Jan 2020 2:08 PM
A woman and her dogs were set upon earlier this morning in a scary attack.

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News A woman and her dogs were set upon earlier this morning in a scary attack.

Stanthorpe country music enthusiast is back at it again, this time heading to one of the biggest events in the industry.

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News Stanthorpe country music enthusiast is back at it again, this time heading to one of the biggest events in the industry.

  • 20th Jan 2020 1:45 PM
THE Southern Downs may be connected to the south east QLD water grid earlier than anticipated.

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News THE Southern Downs may be connected to the south east QLD water grid earlier than anticipated.

Climate action group put council hopefuls on notice

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News “We’ll be tracking councillor performance against their commitments and putting in...

GALLERY: Music lovers take over winery

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News The three day Folk and Ukulele Festival attracted musicians from as far away as...

Gap closures cost $100K in one month, tunnel ‘only answer’

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News COUNCIL pushes for highway upgrades as traffic chooses to bypass Warwick.

Snake bite: Deputy pays tribute to ‘kind, generous’ husband

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News ON SATURDAY morning in the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Toowoomba’s Roger Taylor...

120+ PHOTOS: Country swimmers compete at largest race meet

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Swimming Swimmers from Warwick, Stanthorpe, Maranoa and the Western Downs

Development at a stand still across the region

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News “People need to feel that if they invest here that there’ll be a future here longer...

GALLERY: Player’s hit course for pink day event

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News The postponed Heritage Bank Stanthorpe Charity Golf Day is underway.

Creeks and dams revitalised following rain deluge

Creeks and dams revitalised following rain deluge

News In just the past three days, Stanthorpe has already exceeded it’s January rainfall...

Debris, water cleared from Cunningham Highway

premium_icon Debris, water cleared from Cunningham Highway

Breaking Motorists are advised the highway has reopened. Read on for more information.

PREPARE FOR THE WORST: Fire ‘masterplan’ to dodge disaster

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News SOUTHERN Downs council votes for unprecedented fire plan, fireys say it could save...

HAIL STORM: Sky opens up and belts Parliament House

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Weather A brutal hailstorm lashed Canberra with ice the size of golf balls

  • 20th Jan 2020 2:05 PM
Homeless man fined thousands over toilet

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News An ill homeless man’s battle over toilet block access has escalated

  • 20th Jan 2020 1:31 PM
Soulmates of 67 years die within four days of each other

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Community Shirley and Roy McLean remained together in life and death.

Premier flags conflict of interest law changes

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Politics Premier hints changes to conflict of interest laws

  • 20th Jan 2020 12:59 PM
Simple changes could save Aussies a small fortune on their summer power bills. These are the habits you need to change.

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News Simple changes could save Aussies a small fortune on their summer power bills. These are the habits you need to change.

READER PHOTOS: Rainfall creates plenty of special moments

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News Weekend rainfall created plenty of special moment across the region, and residents...

Toowoomba firm wins trademark battle with car giant

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Business A small Toowoomba battery company has scored a massive win

UPDATE: Man confirmed dead after Allora crash

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News Paramedics were called to the scene after driver crashed into tree

RAIN ROUNDUP: Months worth of supply falls in just two days

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News Warwick’s run-out date has been pushed back significantly thanks to significant...

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    The hierarchy at Football Stanthorpe are working to reduce playing costs in an attempt to attract more numbers.

    New faces added to Football’s hierarchy

    Sport The hierarchy at Football Stanthorpe are working to reduce playing costs in an attempt to attract more numbers.

    Junior footy season gets set to kick into gear

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    Sport Buoyed by 2019, Stanthorpe Gremlins president Lindsay Adams hopes the club can...

    Vet golfers to take over course

    Vet golfers to take over course

    Sport The Darling Downs Veterans Golf group will take over Stanthorpe’s course for a day...

    Twilight fun a drawcard for new members

    Twilight fun a drawcard for new members

    Sport Eighty years into the clubs life and Stanthorpe Bowls Club are branching out to...

    Valleys crash to first loss of the season

    Valleys crash to first loss of the season

    Sport RSL reminded everyone they are a force to be reckoned with, thumping the undefeated...

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      Sport Jelena Dokic expects the world no.1 to cope with pressure at home grand slam

      Babbel sacked after Wanderers crisis talks

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      Soccer A-League: Markus Babbel sacked following Wanderers crisis meeting.

      Root carves up South Africa with the ball

      Root carves up South Africa with the ball

      Cricket Joe Root carves up South Africa.

      Finch defends Starc's failed promotion

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      Cricket Aaron Finch has defended Mitchell Starc’s failed move up the order.

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      Business The state-of-the-art equipment has caught international attention.

      HOLEY MOLEY: Expert reveals cause of road collapse

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      Council News Huge crater appears in busy residential street.

      The bushfire issue that needs addressing now

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      News Architect calls for rethink on bushfire resilient homes.

      Business is booming on the Great Barrier Reef

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      News Data shows South Great Barrier Reef is becoming a tourism hotspot.

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        Photos reveal the damage on a Central Queensland rail line after a train derailed between Dysart and Middlemount.

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        News Photos reveal the damage on a Central Queensland rail line after a train derailed between Dysart and Middlemount.

        • 20th Jan 2020 12:43 PM
        Developer sues Qld shock jock, property boss over broadcast

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        Business Shock jock and real estate agent battle in a defamation lawsuit

        • 20th Jan 2020 12:35 PM
        Businessmen reignite divisive nuclear power debate

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        Business Prices would be fixed if we went nuclear, say well-known locals

        Fracking demonstrators rally at Minister Eva Lawler’s office

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        Business Anti-fracking protesters rallied against Beetaloo Basin agreement

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                • 20th Jan 2020 1:47 PM
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                • 20th Jan 2020 1:39 PM
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                    Off Hawker Road is 3.3 K to Warwick CBD. This is a prestige residential development has underground power, kerb and channelling, street lights, town water, sewerage, phone, nearby parkland and is close to private schools and sporting facilities. Building covenants will apply to protect this...

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                    AFTER more than 100 years and millions of customers, one of Toowoomba’s most famous licenced venues will soon cease to be a pub.

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                      Almost half of Aussie workers believe they aren’t being paid what they are worth, but they’ve been urged to compare their salary to other workers in similar roles before they demand an increase.

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                      Foreign workers are being given the green light to take on hundreds of extra tradie jobs because there are just not enough skilled locals to go around.

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