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12
Oct

WARWICK RODEO NATIONAL APRA NATIONAL FINALS AND WARWICK GOLD CUP CAMPDRAFT 22ND OCTOBER 2018

    WARWICK RODEO NATIONAL APRA NATIONAL FINALS In traditional country style, “Australia’s Most Famous” rodeo and campdraft celebrates and epitomises the determination and skill of riders. It honours Warwick being home of the Australian Championships since 1928. Watch bull, horse and rider fly out the gate as campdrafting and rodeo merge in a historic high-stakes week-long event.  You’ll be

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10
Oct

Stay Smart Online Week 2018

Stay Smart Online Week 2018 6.09 million Australians were hit by cybercrime last year.* It is Stay Smart Online Week and you might have noticed things look a little different! We have reversed our website to black and white for the week to draw attention to cyber security. Many of our partners, which include some of Australia’s biggest organisations, have

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10
Oct

The Amiens Legacy Centre Sunday 11th November 2018

    Date(s) – 11/11/2018 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location Amiens Legacy Centre Cnr Amiens Rd and Goldfields Rds Amiens, Qld, 4380                                                                There will be a re-enactment of

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5
Oct

50 Million Facebook accounts hacked on 28th September – Change your password NOW!

It’s time to change your password again! The shocking report comes as Facebook is in the grips of a major identity theft crisis in which criminals exploited a bug giving them access to 50 million user accounts. The latest attack hasn’t just impacted the social network, but many other sites as well. On Friday evening, Facebook revealed that hackers had gained access

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3
Oct

Fact and Stats about Skin Cancer in Australia

Skin cancer is often labelled Australia’s national cancer but it is also described as the most preventable. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation,  sun protective clothing, sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are the best ways to help prevent skin cancer. At least 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70.  The risk is higher in

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3
Oct

Saddle up! The John Dee Warwick Rodeo Street Parade Saturday 27 October 9:00am

Saddle up! The John Dee Warwick Rodeo Street Parade is returning on Saturday 27 October 2018 Warwick’s CBD will come alive with vibrant colours and community spirit as floats inspired by this year’s theme, Rose and Rodeo, take to the streets for the spectacular. Be early to grab a good viewing spot along the route, as hundreds of people are

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28
Sep

Be aware of requests to make tax payments via unusual methods

  The ATO will never threaten you with arrest if you don’t pay a debt immediately. Call your financial institution immediately if you have given your bank or credit card details to a scammer. Most big banks will cover any loss if someone makes an unauthorised transaction on your account, as long as you have protected your client number and

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28
Sep

Welcome DG Reptiles! Do you need a snake catcher? ~ Southern Downs Region ~ 0458 491 123

Welcome DG Reptiles to the Southern Downs region! As a newly established business in the district, we highly encourage locals to support local businesses and services such as DG Reptiles. The importance of snake education in the district for future generations as well as the safe handling and relocation of snakes in the region is vitally important. For many of

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21
Sep

Restorations on the Stanthorpe World War I Soldiers Memorial 2018

THE legacy of the Granite Belt’s World War I soldiers will live on thanks to restorations on the Stanthorpe Soldiers Memorial. Southern Downs Regional Council, supported by the Queensland Government and jointly funded by the Stanthorpe RSL Sub Branch, have made the restoration works possible. Queensland Government’s Queensland Anzac Centenary grants program provided $34,000 in funding. The memorial was built

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14
Sep

Fundraiser to aid Farmers in NSW and Queensland September 21st

Rotary, Zonta and Lions will be holding a Fundraising  Friday night, September 21, to provide assistance to Queensland and NSW farmers affected by drought. It will be held at the Exhibition Centre of the Stanthorpe Showgounds from 6pm till late. The Ringmaster’s Cafe will be providing food and refreshments with all profits being donated back to the cause. As well,

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