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17 August 2024

Fathers Day at The Exchange

Dad’s Day specials like Lamb Koft a, spicy Black Angus Beef pies and more will be available for all table bookings! PLUS a schooner of XXXX Gold or glass of house wine is included in the meal for all Dads. When you book a table for lunch, you automat...

17 August 2024

A tree-mendous festival

As the milestone coincided with National Tree Day, Woodfordia partnered with Planet Ark’s Seedbank Program to plant 2,000 trees on the property, with other festivities including dancing, live music, and a comedy show. Founder of Woodfordia and the Fo...

16 August 2024

Body scanners to fight prison contraband

The first prison in Queensland to trial this new, low dose x-ray body scanner, is intended to make it even harder to smuggle contraband into prison. The high-tech scanner is about the same size as airport security machines and can detect mobiles, wea...

16 August 2024

Want to buy a pub?

The hotel’s current owners, Tanya and Evan Grimward, along with Tracey and Cathal Diver, made the announcement on Tuesday. “It’s with very mixed emotions that we confirm we have made the tough decision to put our beloved hotel on the market,” the own...

16 August 2024

Water comes to Waraba

An initial $38.5 million in funding from the State Government for the infrastructure works will enable the development of Waraba’s first 2,500 homes. The major wastewater works, including a wastewater pumping station, are being delivered by Unitywate...

15 August 2024

Blossoming disabilities

Many Somerset councillors attended the event, including Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke, Cr Kylee Isidro, and Cr Tiara Hurley. The open day featured painting tutorials, origami making, roping demonstrations, and garden displays. Guests enjoyed homemade ...