Coffs Coast Advocate

Best winter cropping outlook in four years predicted

However local western downs farmers are sceptical that they’ve heard it all before.

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08th June 2020 9:06 AM

PROMISING: Andrew Short from Pacific Seeds said with above average rainfall predicted in winter, it’s good news for growers.

Person transported to hospital after truck rollover

EMERGENCY services were called to the scene of a truck rollover west of Toowoomba around noon.

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06th June 2020 3:06 PM

WESTERN DOWNS: Where you can dine in

EIGHT places in the Chinchilla surrounds to sit down for a family meal and support local businesses this weekend.

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19th May 2020 5:05 PM

DINE IN: Seven places in the Chinchilla surrounds to sit down for a family meal. Pic Peter Wallis

Accommodation providers welcome easing of restrictions

Operating at 60 per cent less capacity, a Miles motel is hoping to fill more rooms in the coming weeks.

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17th May 2020 5:05 AM

MORE BUSINESS: The Swagsman has been operating at 60 per cent less capacity.

Miles pub owner reveals when venue will re-open

WITH restrictions easing this Saturday, it won’t make a difference for this Miles, but the owner has revealed their plans...

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14th May 2020 4:05 PM

REVEALED: When the pub in Miles will reopen.

Backpacker's experience of being stuck in Miles for 3 months

THE backpacker has been stuck in Miles since March and has had to watch on as family went into lockdown in Italy and Spain.

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14th May 2020 7:05 AM

TRIP TO REMEBER: Dalila and her partner were backpacking through Australia before the pandemic hit, which turn their trip upside down.

Miles aged care facility allows visitors

The Darling Downs Health facility has increased safety measures to allow visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure...

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02nd May 2020 12:05 PM

VISITORS: Milton House in Miles is now allowing visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Loved homewares and clothing store moves online

FANS of Lisa Kennedy Collections, the much-loved homewares, clothing and accessories venture of Western Downs resident Lisa...

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23rd April 2020 5:04 AM

Lisa Kennedy, Western Downs business owner.

FULL LIST: The best tradies in the Chinchilla region

We asked who are the best tradies in Chinchilla region, here’s who you nominated.

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22nd April 2020 4:04 PM

VOTE NOW: We asked who is your favourite tradie in the region is, here’s who you nominated. Picture: File

Miles business owner finds another way to keep shop thriving

Loosing a lot of clients due to travel restrictions, Lisa Kennedy has launched an online store.

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22nd April 2020 3:04 PM

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