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Leahton Park on a Winter’s Morn

Leahton Park on a Winter’s Morn

Source: Penney Wilson

By Penney Wilson

On my to do list of mystery adventures for one of the days of the holiday for my grandchildren was a trip to the Texas Longhorns at Leahton Park. It was a rather brisk morning I chose for this, where curling up in a warm bed was more to their, and my liking but adventure was calling, so even though one child was a bit grumbly about an early wake up call, he was exhorted by his very loud and even grumblier Grandfather to get out of bed now and get ready!

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Charters Flowers supports local Artists

Charters Flowers supports local Artists

Pictured: Roy West demonstrates the knack to “Bark Art”

By Tiffany Hopkins

Debra Pemble of Charters Flowers is calling on local artists to join her local Art Club in the hope of lifting the profile of local artists by displaying their work and providing them with space within her busy shop front to sell their works.

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Taking the mystery out of family history

Taking the mystery out of family history

By Tiffany Hopkins

Most of us have, at some time considered researching our family history, however the idea can quickly become daunting if we have no starting point or direction.

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Wi-Fi for Charters Towers

Wi-Fi for Charters Towers

The number of people accessing the internet using mobile devices is now greater than the number of people who access the internet using desktop computers.  Not only that, but the amount of data that is transferred by these mobile devices is also greater.

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Charters Towers E-Village moves to Gill Street

Charters Towers E-Village moves to Gill Street

By Tiffany Hopkins

Charters Towers E-Village is powering into the New Year with both a new owner and new location. 

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Getting the most from your Sunday roast

Getting the most from your Sunday roast

By Tiffany Hopkins

Any of you who are “mature” enough would remember the commercial featuring a succulent Tom Cruise and a lamb roast, or was the other way around?

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Summer gardening advice for an enthusiastic brown thumb

Summer gardening advice for an enthusiastic brown thumb

By Tiffany Hopkins

Living on small acreage there are never enough hours in the day or sprinklers running to keep everything green and clean.

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The psychology of breakfast

The psychology of breakfast

By Tiffany Hopkins

The identity of the mummy goddess of psychology has been suppressed so that she may continue to reign supreme in her abode…

I recently purchased a bacon and egg sandwich to support charity at a local supermarket and got to chatting with one of the mums about the re-occurring theme of children and chores that seems to plague the conversation of most mums on a regular basis.

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Fruit and Cheese Fridays

Fruit and Cheese Fridays

By Tiffany Hopkins

I don’t know about you, but by Friday afternoon I am exhausted.

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Gallery: Thank you Healthy Lifestyle Programme

Gallery: Thank you Healthy Lifestyle Programme

By Tiffany Hopkins

Today marks the loss of an invaluable asset for the people of Charters Towers and surrounding areas with the closure of the Healthy Lifestyle Programme.

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Charters Towers Relay for Life exceeds $30,000

Charters Towers Relay for Life exceeds $30,000

By Tiffany Hopkins

Charters Towers Relay for Life was held on the weekend of September 15th and 16th. With a record number of 20 teams turning up to support Relay For Life, it is a great way to combine physical activity with fundraising for a good cause.

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Community Mental Health Services provide family fun

Community Mental Health Services provide family fun

COMMUNITY FUN: Michelle Ramm, Maureen Thorn, Amanda Krause, Ross Nichols

By Tiffany  Hopkins

The Charters Towers Community Mental Health Services hosted a Family Fun Day at the Indoor Cricket Centre on Saturday October 13 in celebration of Mental Health Week.

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The Worlde and Other Places with Jim Arena

The Worlde and Other Places with Jim Arena

By Tiffany Hopkins

If you haven’t already ventured to the Don Roderick Gallery for “The Worlde and Other Places” exhibition by local artist Jim Arena, be sure to find your way there before Sunday October 6.

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Gallery: Fashions on the Field Charters Towers Amateurs

Gallery: Fashions on the Field Charters Towers Amateurs

FASHION: Ladies Classic Racewear Winner Laura Heuir and Designer Kirby McGill

By Tiffany Hopkins

Fashions on the Field at the Charters Towers Amateurs were a feast for the eye this year with many local and visiting entries wowing the judges and spectators.

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Gallery: Impress your ‘foodie’ friends this festive season

Gallery: Impress your ‘foodie’ friends this festive season

By Tiffany Hopkins

Are you stuck for ideas on how to impress your foodie friends and family over the festive season? Burge’s Foodworks on Boundary street have extended their gourmet deli line with the inclusion of a large range of gluten free products that are sure to get tongues wagging.

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Time v’s Taste…busting the myth

Time v’s Taste…busting the myth

By Tiffany Hopkins

There has long been a myth that eating well is time consuming and difficult.

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Charters Towers Area Map in the process of being Updated

Charters Towers Area Map in the process of being Updated

By Trish Gallacher

The OpenStreetMap for Charters Towers and surrounding area is currently being updated.

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Ergon should power homes, not profits

Ergon should power homes, not profits

By Tiffany Hopkins

Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth said Ergon’s shedding of 500 employees proves the State Government is following the ‘privatisation blueprint’ of the Bligh Government.

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Beware of canisters on north Queensland beaches

Beware of canisters on north Queensland beaches

By Tiffany Hopkins

The Queensland Police Service is urging north Queensland beachgoers to avoid handling silver canisters washed up on beaches and to immediately call Triple Zero (000) to report them to authorities.

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Horror dance moves for Halloween

Horror dance moves for Halloween

By Tiffany Hopkins

Start thinking about your costume and get ready for the Charters Towers secondary school students Halloween Dance.

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