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Jarrard is a reporter for The Chronicle, covering a variety of topics and interests. Born and raised in Maclean on the NSW north coast, Jarrard was previously crime/court reporter and deputy editor for The Daily Examiner for five years. His interests include playing the guitar, fishing and trying to maintain a positive K/D in Call of Duty.

Jarrard Potter

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Central & North Burnett

CANNABIS CANYON: Police strip forests of cannabis crops

“THIS week’s seizures will create a dent in the supply of cannabis in the coming weeks throughout this command and other regional areas”

Chinchilla

Corner store turned into fast-food mecca

WHEN Rob Drummond first walked into his new store, it was nothing but a shell.

Central & North Burnett

LOGIN FAIL: Do your computer passwords make the list? Picture: anyaberkut

Do you pass the login test?

Compiled from more than two million leaked passwords, the list shows that internet users are still using insecure passwords, such at 123456 and password

Central & North Burnett

Study reveals mining employees the most overweight

NEW research has revealed the mining industry has the greatest number of overweight or obese employees, with amazingly close to 80% of workers fat.

Central & North Burnett

Monto Cattle and Country's first sale for the year was a cracker. Photo: Emily Smith / Central and North Burnett Times. Picture: Emily Smith

Promising signs in 2016 cattle market

TTLE prices remain strong, with the first cattle sales of 2016 picking up where they left off last year.

Central & North Burnett

Coles supermarket. Picture: David Nielsen

Storm in an eggcup? Concerns over Coles’ handling of eggs

COLES is coming under increasing pressure on social media to move their eggs off warm shelves to protect customers from salmonella.

Chinchilla

Dick Smith have announced that they are entering into receivership. Photo Inga Williams / The Queensland Times. Picture: Inga Williams

Coles and Kogan offer exchange on Dick Smith cards

RIVALS of retailer Dick Smith say they will replace vouchers bought at Coles between July 1 and the company going into voluntary administration.

Central & North Burnett

Pharmacists concerned over PBS changes

PHARMACISTS are warning that changes to the PBS, customers who purchase subsidised prescriptions will have to fill more scripts before reaching the safety net.

Chinchilla

CHANGE CONSIDERED: Purple Haze cafe owner Leisa Connolly. Picture: Adam Hourigan

Report calls for Sunday penalty rates to be scrapped

A PRODUCTIVITY Commission report has called for Sunday penalty rates to be scrapped, and brought in line with Saturday pay rates.

Central & North Burnett

Soccer out scores netball with girls

A ROY Morgan survey reveals that for the first time, more girls are playing soccer than netball.

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