Matthew Purcell

Member since May 2019

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December 2019

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With jobs drying up and the drought conditions only worsening, backpackers have been forced to seek work in other corners of the country.

Backpacker numbers dwindle as drought slams region

11th Dec 2019 5:00 PM

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CRIME WRAP: 'It is unusual for such a young offender to be dealt with for such an offence'

Drug charges at 12: Police reveal sad, stark reality

11th Dec 2019 12:06 PM

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What better way to ring in the New Year then to celebrate with friends and family, as well as be giving back to a good cause.

Ring in New Year by donating to vital cause

11th Dec 2019 11:02 AM

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For the 38th consecutive year the Ananda Mela Festival of Bliss will return to the area.

Long-running ‘bliss festival’ to tackle the tough topics

10th Dec 2019 1:10 PM

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Infringement notices issued for several liquor offences at Saturday’s Texas race day.

Round up: Police target drug and alcohol offences at race day

10th Dec 2019 11:35 AM

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It has been a long, challenging year for most but the Combined Christian Church of Stanthorpe hope to bring smiles back to faces

Churches combine for one-night-only showcase

10th Dec 2019 6:00 AM

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What began as a simple idea to conjure up support through a GoFundMe Page, has taken off and ‘blown away’ those behind it.

Luck of the Irish: Trio deliver golden help

9th Dec 2019 5:15 PM

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“It’s not about the money because it’s not a lot of money … we just wanted to say ‘hey, we care’.”

Market absence being felt by wholesalers

9th Dec 2019 4:00 PM

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A lengthy legal stoush over a proposed retirement development has been resolved, but not before placing the build a year behind schedule.

Legal hurdles throw Granite Belt resort off schedule

9th Dec 2019 2:15 PM

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We might only be in December but organisers of the Australia Day Triathlon are seeking nominations now.

Nominations sought for annual Australia Day event

9th Dec 2019 12:40 PM

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