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June 19, 2013
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Convenience is back with the Burdekin Duck
By Trish Gallacher
Gary and Linda Archer would like to welcome locals and tourists to explore the convenience the Burdekin Duck Roadhouse and campgrounds has to offer.
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Video: To fly or not to fly
(Pictured above: Melanie Dunlop encourages anyone with a fear of flying to overcome it with Skydiving.)
By Trish Gallacher
Recent conversations with my friends and peers have brought to my attention the amount of people who are afraid to fly. I for one do not understand this as I have a real crave for travel, especially overseas. My last adventure was to Phuket where I sat an eight hour flight, it left me feeling a bit tired and cranky but the in house movies, video games, great service and munchies on board kept my mind off the long journey.
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The Daily Riddle – Wednesday June 19
When young, I am sweet in the sun.
When middle-aged, I make you gay.
When old, I am valued more than ever.
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Here comes the 2013 Laurie Spina Shield!
The 2013 edition of the Laurie Spina Shield, presented by Guildford Coal, will feature a capacity field of 64 under-11 junior rugby league teams to retain its status as one of the biggest carnivals of its kind in the country.
Organised by the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys in honour of their first club captain, this year’s carnival will be held in Townsville on 29-30 June with the grand final teams getting the opportunity to play as a curtain-raiser to the round 16 NRL match between the Cowboys and Cronulla at 1300SMILES Stadium.
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Cattle deaths not a staffing issue: Ag Minister
Queensland’s Agriculture Minister says he doesn’t think staff numbers at a Government research station in north Queensland contributed to the deaths of 47 cattle last month.
Cattle at Swans Lagoon near Ayr died after they were left in a holding paddock without water following a muster at the station.
Independent MPs join forces to take on Woolworths, Coles over high market share
Independent MPs Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie and Nick Xenophon have united to back a law that would force the two big supermarket chains to sell up to half their stores.
Introduced by Mr Katter on Monday, the bill would require any chain with more than 20 per cent of the market to divest the extra stores over six years.
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Where to get your coffee with a smile!
Source: Trish Gallacher
Sam Williamson and Tye Bolton-Hall from Shots & Giggles are a duo expert team when it comes to serving the best coffee with a friendly smile.
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Why pay for CLASSIFIEDS when you can post them on E-village for FREE
Pictured: SOLD – This picnic table was sold on the E-village Classifieds.
By Danielle Rice
Having trouble selling an unwanted item? Or want your social event to be seen? Charters Towers E-village are now inviting you to add your classifieds for FREE.
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MPs pressure supermarkets
FEDERAL independent MPs have launched fresh efforts to rein in the two big supermarkets by forcing them to sell businesses and reduce their market power.
Bob Katter, with the support of fellow MPs Nick Xenophon and Andrew Wilkie, introduced a bill on Monday that would force Woolworths and Coles to sell businesses over the next six years until they controlled less than 20 per cent of the market.
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Meatworks site open for debate
PRODUCERS have decided a meatworks must be established in the North West to help the industry transition away from live exports but the most-suited town for the facility remains under contention.
Key figures from Cloncurry and Hughenden have both been vocal supporters of the proposal to build a facility and are now butting heads over which town would make the ideal location to produce chilled and boxed beef.
Prickle Patch Photolab dig for gold in the annual photography competition
Pictured: (L-R) Ten Days In The Towers President Pat Ives presents Nikki Power (centre) with her winning photograph proudly donated by Prickle Patch Photolab.
By Trish Gallacher
Nominations in the annual competition have been extended to this Friday June 21, 2013.
Join in the spirit of Ten Days in the Towers this year and enter our Photographic Competition. Entry is open to everyone and is unlimited in number of entries but photos must have taken during the event to reflect the theme “Digging for Gold” and symbolize the people, an event or a happening during this period.
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Everyone welcome at Commmunity Day
By Trish Gallacher
The Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre invites you to hold a store at Community Day which is held annually on the last Sunday in August at Centenary Park.
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The Daily Riddle – Monday June 17
They come out at night without being called, and are lost in the day without being stolen. What are they?
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Burdekin bat dispersal
The Burdekin Shire Council will next week begin using more intrusive methods in an effort to disperse flying foxes from Home Hill’s Lloyd Mann Park.
Environment and Health Manager Tracy Jensen said the trimming of trees and use of bright lights had reduced the number of flying foxes from about 1000 down to about 200.
Late bloomer turns to horses at 60
Now, the 67-year-old community nurse and midwife from Barcaldine in central Queensland is competing on horses at campdrafts and stockman challenges across Queensland, including the recent Horse of the North event in Charters Towers.
Stephanie attributes her ability to learn horsemanship mainly by DVDs and books to her “sheer determination” and the “school of hard knocks”.
Dog show growing
THE hype around the Cloncurry and District Canine Club’s Triple Header Championship Show for Dogs is building, with entries having doubled since last year.
Organiser Nick Boyle said the event, will be held in conjunction with the Cloncurry Show tonight and tomorrow night from 4pm and tomorrow from 9am at the race club’s mounting yards.
Shane Knuth comes to visit 60 and Better
By Penney Wilson
This morning, 14th June, Shane Knuth visited with the Charters Towers 60 and Better Program to present them with their very own Queensland Flag. Shane kindly donated the Australian Flag to the 60 and Better Program in time for their ANZAC Day luncheon and promised to order a Queensland Flag for them as well. As Shane’s valuable assistant Verna explained, getting hold of the Queensland Flag meant going through a few channels to obtain one.
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Norah’s Netball News – June 17, 2013.
Wednesday night will see the final round of Netball as it comes to a halt for three weeks, over the school holiday period. Due to some school commitments, some teams have had to change their game times and days to endeavour to ensure their rounds are complete.
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The Daily Riddle – Thursday June 13
You use a knife to slice my head and weep beside me when I am dead. What am I?
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