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Proposed flood levy collected via rates may cause backlash

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Mackay microbats are currently in a feeding frenzy as they fatten up on insects to see them through the coming winter.

Lyssavirus kills horses near Allora

TWO horses west of Allora have tested positive to Australian Bat Lyssavirus in what is a world first.

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MICROBATS: Hinterland microbats commonly take up residence in roof spaces.

Microbats link to 'world first' deadly virus death

UPDATE: MICROBATS are being blamed for the death of two horses in the Southern Downs after they tested positive to Australian Bat Lyssavirus.

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months ago Bob Katter called on the government to allow the culling of these flying rodents that have hit home in the Southern Downs once again. Yet the so called greenies called his plan to cull these pests irresponsible and reckless, leaving the bat...

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Seven illegal farm workers nabbed

STANTHORPE is at the centre of a recent immigration crackdown after seven farm workers were detained by immigration officials.

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Albinus

So Stanthorpe police do something other than trawling the highways for speeding motorists? Not diverting those resources to catching sex offenders in their area perhaps?

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BUILD THE BASIN: Surat Basin Property Group has commissioned a major research project hoped to prove the longevity of the resource boom and the need for continued housing development approvals.

Developers use new report to warn of FIFO trend

Developers commission a major research project into the logistics of the mining boom to prove its longevity and argue for further housing development approvals.

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Most local towns would not have been 'ruined' by an influx of people if adequate planning had taken place and the greed of some local owners was kept in check. Yes, infrastructure and services such as health, schools etc. should be subsidised by the...

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