Chinchilla's skaters are set to receive a cracker of a Christmas present, as work on the town's new skate park begins.

New skate park set to be the perfect gift

News Chinchilla's skaters are set to receive a cracker of a Christmas present, as work on the town's new skate park begins.

A MAN has died following a fire which engulfed a caravan near Tara last week.

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COUNTRY girls and comedic champions Many Nolan and Ellen Briggs are looking forward to "a bit of a party” and sharing the laughs when they perform in town.

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More Queenslanders can do to help struggling drought-affected farmers

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Miles students awarded for year of schooling success

Miles students awarded for year of schooling success

News Outstanding achievements recognised.

Brothers face wartime hardship

Brothers face wartime hardship

News Enduring the final 100 days of World War 1.

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Exhibition looks beyond war to community stories

News Special war-themed exhibition lands in Miles.

Pastor will remember his mate and family members

Pastor will remember his mate and family members

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Students twirl for a cause

Students twirl for a cause

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Meet the couple that bought an entire town

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What's on in our region this Remembrance Day

What's on in our region this Remembrance Day

News Services planned to commemorate this historic day.

Tapestry of Ryall family a rich one

Tapestry of Ryall family a rich one

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A positive for rural seniors

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Lock up your dogs, red ribbon thieves in Roma

Lock up your dogs, red ribbon thieves in Roma

News Roma residents, stay vigilant.

Carrie’s weird pregnancy photoshoot

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PM urges imams to watch out for ‘infiltrators’

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Politics "He should answer us about what he did"

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'The intelligence from local people is that it is a regular and increasing occurrence.'

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Dr Bob claims a world first for Aussies

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Life A Toowoomba vet has been named the world's best avian practitioner.

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Man fell off ute while pig hunting in Western Downs

Man fell off ute while pig hunting in Western Downs

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Sport

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    Community rallies for toddler left in coma

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    News Charity campdraft to raise funds for the Burton family.

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                      <p> WDC are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Accounts Officer to join our office in Chinchilla on a permanent full-time basis. </p> <p> Position </p> <p> This is a broad accounting role, reporting to the director. You will be responsible for accounts payable and accounts...

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