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'Dirty' film gets festival-goers in the mood

JULIA Creek's Dirt n Dust Festival organiser Margie Ryder said the use of social media, a 'dirty' film, and a new marketing campaign were aimed at attracting younger festival-goers who were vital to ensuring the Outback Festival continued growing.

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Crime Stoppers getting results

ANONYMOUS tips to Crime Stoppers by Mount Isans have led to the arrests of at least seven offenders on charges relating to drugs, weapons, arson, break and enter, possession of stolen property and wanted persons.

Rise in syphilis cases has health experts worried

A RISE in syphilis cases in the North West has sparked a warning by health authorities to use condoms and have regular sexual health checks.

New role for McKinlay mayor

OUTGOING Mayor of the McKinlay Shire Council Paul Woodhouse is the new chair of the Townsville and North West Queensland Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committee.

Ready to spread the love

THE most romantic day of the year is just four days away, and florists in Mount Isa say they are well prepared for Monday's Valentines Day, flying stock in as insurance in case the roads are cut by floodwaters.

Search on for top women

NOMINATIONS are open for the Zonta Clubs of Mount Isa and The North West Star Woman of Achievement, and the Young Woman of Achievement Awards for 2012.

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Killer sentenced to nine years in prison
THE man who killed a Tennant Creek local has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison.
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Murder accused have hearing adjurned
Three men and a woman accused of killing Katherine man Ray Niceforo have had their court hearing adjourned until next month.
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On track with NRM
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Floodwater keeps our tourists away
Zero - I never experienced it in my year working as the weekend shop assistant, or the past two years as manager of the Visitor Information Centre but that’s how many ...
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Barkly residents take hat off to Territory story competition
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Emergency services personnel awarded
In a ceremony held in Katherine last week, emergency services personnel were presented with medals for their service to their community.
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Setting up a community choir
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VIDEO: Abduction attempt caught on camera

Abattoir closed amid animal cruelty claims

Proud Hewitt courts return to top tier

Facebook can alienate people further: study

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Yes, our UK ties are culturally and historically important
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Asperger Services Australia - 2nd National Conference

16 February 2012

ASA 2nd National Conference 16 to 18 February 2012 LIVING SIDE BY SIDE - CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Katherine Area School Reunion

17 May 2012

"Katherine Area School - Reunion in May 2012". Students and Teachers who attended Katherine Area School (KAS) from the mid 1950's - 1980 at the Second Street School are planning a massive ...

Longreach 125 Anniversary & Reunion

21 September 2012

RE-UNITE Longreach 125 years The Longreach Community would like to invite you to join us in celebrating 125 years of Establishment of our town (1887 – 2012) This celebration will be ...

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