Balonne Beacon

The weekly voice of the people who live and work in the south-west patch of Queensland called the Balonne Shire.

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A man threatened a publican saying he would get his “brothers” to kill him and “happily go to jail for it”, the court heard. DETAILS: https://t.co/9eVRBBfRwz

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A young man will be counting down the months until he turns 24 when he will finally be eligible to drive again after losing his licence for two years in court. https://t.co/A1QhePJiqV

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A man was taken to hospital after a single vehicle rollover near St George. https://t.co/7XOtRoVItO

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The shire’s tourism events grants program has officially opened to those with bright ideas for attracting visitors to the region. https://t.co/wBv35P26wY

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Here is the list of everyone appearing in the St George Magistrates Court today. https://t.co/jUP7t36Ihr

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A key National Australia Bank Regional Branch in southwest Queensland sold at auction last month for $500,000. https://t.co/IPwBnfZ5te

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Welcome rain in the Balonne River catchment has prompted the easing of water restrictions in St George. https://t.co/Q0kIR6uI7I

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The Sunday REX flight has been welcomed by Balonne Shire Council, but they’re now calling for a third flight to take off from St George. https://t.co/mKwCwhJeVr

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The woman who took to Bunnings to find a husband after getting fed up with dating apps is now trawling the aisles of a popular fishing shop.

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A woman caught drunk behind the wheel of a car at 7.30am is a warning to motorists that police are testing drivers at all hours this holiday period. https://t.co/hso6cYoFTr

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Aussies are vowing to shun dozens of Chinese-owned vineyards in an act of revenge against Beijing. But how much do we really know? MORE: https://t.co/iUeUIepvTM

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The dream of owning property in an increasing challenge. But there are ways to get on the property market

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Coles has offered its customers some freebies after an IT glitch caused supermarkets across the country to be shut down on Friday afternoon.

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Here’s how you can keep safe around powerlines while looking down, and up!

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She asked her mother-in-law to buy a book for her son’s birthday – but was stunned by the gift that no one requested.

[Queensland Police @QldPolice]

WATCH: Police, @QldAmbulance and @Dreamworld_AU speak about this afternoon's tragedy. https://t.co/oH09XQFpdO

[Julia Spicer @telford_julia]

@BalonneBeacon @fionagaske great to be part of St George #chamberofcommerce AGM. How do we keep #regionalbiz viable & vibrant? @FRRR_Oz

[Laura Telford @telfordlaura]

New federal member David Littleproud being sworn in #auspol #maranoa

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Our new federal member David Littleproud has officially been sworn into the federal parliament #goodluck #auspol

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ANALYSIS: Malcolm Turnbull suffers aggressive protest vote, says John Wanna from @ANUmedia https://t.co/BMtWuz6xee #armvotes #ausvotes