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One skate closer to their dreams

News May 14, 2012, 4:14 p.m.

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. Grace Caley, 10, and Isabelle McKewen, 13, were treated to a visit from...

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Volunteer given deserved credit

News May 14, 2012, 4:10 p.m.

LONG serving volunteer Gladys Sullivan has been formally recognised for her contributions to the Inala community. Councillor Milton Dick presented Ms Sullivan a certificate of dedication for 20 years of outstanding...

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Trimming kilos for good cause

News May 14, 2012, 4:06 p.m.

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. The Springfield ladies from Company1 Hair Design...

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Not all businesses buy Federal Budget

News May 14, 2012, 4:02 p.m.

THE Federal Budget has sparked mixed opinions on its benefit for small business owners across the south-west. Last Tuesday treasurer Wayne Swan abandoned the government's promise to reduce the company tax rate from 30%...

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FAMILY BUDGET: The Tutton Family believe the Federal Governement's new budget will be a short-term fix in a long-term struggle.

Short-term fix in long-term struggle

News May 14, 2012 3:54 pm

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.

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THEATRE GOURMET: Alison Faresa, 17 and Joe Beehan, 15 from Redbank Plains SHS where they will be holding a theatre restaurant later this month.

Drama students serve up a treat for theatre show

News May 14, 2012 3:50 pm

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.

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Wayne from Forest Lake is one of many residents not happy about the use of trail bikes through Homestead Park, Forest Lake.

Bid to stamp out bikes

News May 14, 2012 3:43 pm

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

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CANCER FUNDRAISER: Kathy Wild, Roslyn Novakovic, Mirandha Escott-Burton and Kym Williams are hosting a Biggest Morning Tea to fundraise for cancer.

WEEKLY HOTSPOT

News May 14, 2012 3:39 pm

What: Biggest Morning TeaWhen: Thursday, May 24Where: Brisbane Force Football Club, 315 Freeman Rd, Richlands CANCER survivor Roslyn Novakovic is raising her...

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Sandra Hinwood will be participating in this years Centenary Rotary's annual Fun Run.

Register for the Rotary Fun Run

News May 14, 2012 3:36 pm

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

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WELL DONE: Erin Bigg hopes to become Australian Make-up Artist of the year.

Stroke of luck

News May 14, 2012 3:26 pm

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

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ALL SMILES: Milton Dick has just been elected Opposition Leader.

Dick scores vote of confidence

News May 8, 2012 3:18 pm

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

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