Southern Free Times - 17th September 2015

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Week commencing Thursday, 17 September | 2015 | Edition 797

Ambos hit 100

Allora’s fair effort

On the trail of disaster

Local sports wrap

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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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A BUSINESS case for a solution to the infamous Eight Mile intersection in Warwick is expected to be completed in January next year. A spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Main Roads said that a planning project was due early next year. “We’re currently undertaking a planning project to determine the

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Springborg said that he was pleased the LNP’s planning was being continued by the Queensland Government. “From my perspective, I’m pleased the planning process that we put in place in government is continuing. It is critical that something is done to make this intersection safe. “Regardless of people’s personal view on this, it’s safety issues that

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