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Cowboys snatch Goodna player

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:47:32 +1000

A 14-year-old Goodna teen has signed a contract with the North Queensland Cowboys.

Donate for state battle kicks off

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:44:42 +1000

ONLY hours from the State of Origin kick off, Peter Byrnes is donating blood for the 128th time for Queensland.

Koala makes rare appearance at Wacol Bushlands

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:41:08 +1000

AUSTRALIA'S most symbolic mammal, the koala, has made a special appearance at Wacol Bushlands Reserve near Centenary Village.

Blocked pipes send money down the drain

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:32:10 +1000

UNDERWEAR, golf balls, children's toys, wet cement and kitty litter are among the common household items blocking south-west residents' drains and costing them $280 upwards to repair.

Skylarkers call for more wool

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:29:42 +1000

FOREST Lake skylarker Lenore Smith has been knitting jumpers for children in need for the past 10 years.

Corinda family seek help

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:27:07 +1000

EVERY child wishes for a puppy.

Make it home safe each day

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:25:00 +1000

TUESDAYS and Thursdays have proven to be the worst days of the week for road accidents in south-west Brisbane and Ipswich.

Contestant pedals hard to finish

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:09:33 +1000

WESTSIDE Christian College teacher Andrew Maddox set a goal of losing a kilogram a week when he started the Losing for Life challenge five weeks ago and he is well on his way to achieving it.

RSPCA services under threat

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:02:46 +1000

SOME services of Queensland's largest and oldest animal welfare centre could be “coming to a head” if the organisation doesn't receive more help and funds soon.

One skate closer to their dreams

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:14:46 +1000

IT'S a dream come true for two south-west figure skaters who have been selected to perform in Brisbane's upcoming Disney on Ice spectacular.

Volunteer given deserved credit

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:10:19 +1000

LONG serving volunteer Gladys Sullivan has been formally recognised for her contributions to the Inala community.

Trimming kilos for good cause

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:06:18 +1000

THEY'RE hairdressers by day and gym junkies at night, but Losing for Life duo Laura Harvey and Deborah Smith are cutting the fat for reasons beyond personal gain.

Not all businesses buy Federal Budget

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:02:43 +1000

THE Federal Budget has sparked mixed opinions on its benefit for small business owners across the south-west.

Short-term fix in long-term struggle

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:54:41 +1000

THE Tutton family say they will be able to pay their five children's school fees in advance under the Federal Government's new Schoolkids Bonus scheme.

Drama students serve up a treat for theatre show

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:50:19 +1000

DEATH by Dessert is the name of Redbank Plains State High School's theatre restaurant show opening tomorrow night and it is sure to be a treat.

Bid to stamp out bikes

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:43:15 +1000

MORE than 100 south-west residents have signed a petition calling for action to stop illegal trail bike riders at a popular family park.

WEEKLY HOTSPOT

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:39:42 +1000

What: Biggest Morning TeaWhen: Thursday, May 24Where: Brisbane Force Football Club, 315 Freeman Rd, Richlands CANCER survivor Roslyn Novakovic is raising her cup for the Australia Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea on May 24.

Register for the Rotary Fun Run

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:36:58 +1000

SOUTH-WEST residents have only four days left to register for Brisbane Centenary Rotary's annual Fun Run.

Stroke of luck

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:26:17 +1000

YOU only need to look at Erin Bigg to see she knows her craft well.

Dick scores vote of confidence

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:18:36 +1000

RICHLANDS councillor Milton Dick has vowed to hold the Brisbane City Council to account, following his unanimous appointment as Opposition Leader last week.