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Beauty goes water-free on the Southern Downs

THERE’S no need to sacrifice the quality of your hair or skin with these clever workarounds.

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23rd Jan. 2020 10:01 AM

SMART WITHOUT THE SACRIFICE: Reduce water use while maintaining your routine.

Happy bulldog heals hearts of Southern Downs children

BULLSEYE’s sweet, soothing presence provides targeted therapy to anxious teens.

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28th Dec. 2019 5:12 PM

INFECTIOUS SMILES: Bullseye the therapy dog is happy to help.

Drunk dad on way to daycare one of charges at holiday start

ONE Stanthorpe dad was pulled over for drink-driving on his way to pick up kids from daycare.

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23rd Dec. 2019 8:12 PM

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Police are urging drivers to remember the fatal five after hike in traffic charges.

Vinnies offers helping hand during severe drought

ST VINCENT de Paul’s volunteers in the Southern Downs are offering a helping hand those suffering in drought west of...

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19th Dec. 2019 5:12 AM

A shot of Kumbrilla State Forest near Dalby during the ongoing drought.

REVEALED: Council sets date to start permanent water carting

After a successful water carting trial run yesterday, Southern Downs Regional Council is ready to begin permanent carting...

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13th Dec. 2019 4:12 PM

Storm King Dam is down to as little as 11 per cent. Photo Lachie Millard

First cab off rank: Council conduct trial water run

Southern Downs Regional Council complete trial run for when permanent water carting gets underway.

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12th Dec. 2019 4:12 PM

Water is deposited in newly constructed pipelines at Storm King Dam after being picked up from Connolly Dam near Warwick.

GALLERY: Allora's most festive families

CHECK out how the Southern Downs celebrates the silly season with a major turn out to the annual bush bash.

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07th Dec. 2019 10:12 AM

CHRISTMAS CHEER: Anita Wright, Ruby Wright and Maggie Philp.

Water usage up last month as officials hold off on carting date

“The start date is still forecast for December 2019 but is dependent on weather, water quality and water consumption”.

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03rd Dec. 2019 5:12 PM

‘Non-stop’ schedule for Storm King water carting

ROAD closures, diversions and signage prepared for D-Day.

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03rd Dec. 2019 3:12 PM

WATER BY THE TRUCKLOAD: The final steps are falling into place to ensure Stanthorpe doesn’t go without water.

Family starts $50k campaign to save farm from drought

A DROUGHT-stricken family on the Southern Downs has taken to crowd-funding in a bid to save their sustainable farming...

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03rd Dec. 2019 5:12 AM

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