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Week commencing Thursday, 17 September | 2015 | Edition 797
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The third annual Southern Downs Relay for Life was another huge success with more than $26,000 raised for the Cancer Council Queensland event. Supporters flocked to Redbacks AFC Oval over the weekend to show their support and raise awareness for those affected by cancer. Story, page 5.
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