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Swanborough aimed to return fire on ‘vexatious’ complaints
OUTSPOKEN Councillor Derek Swanborough has taken aim at Mayor Greg Christensen and the council’s use of the local government watchdog as a political weapon in…
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It’s Get Ready Week – be prepared
THIS week has been styled as Get Ready Queensland Week to remind residents to ‘be prepared’ for extended wet periods and the possibility of more…
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Sold in the Scenic Rim
BOYLAND WAGONWHEEL ROAD • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 8,007sqm block A stylishly renovated Queenslander with wraparound verandahs and a rear deck sold for…
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La Nina’s wet weather woes frustrates hay growers
SIGNIFICANT rainfall, overseas conflict and the rising price of diesel are factors which could have a greater impact on hay production and the availability of…
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Veggie love good news for farmers
SCENIC Rim vegetable growers have significantly outpaced the overall agricultural sector according to ABARES. ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Science) director…
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Power of horses helps heal hearts and minds
PERHAPS the phrase ‘horse whisperer’ is a little too ‘out there’ when it comes to describing the work mental health counsellor Alice Tait undertakes at…
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The kids are fine
PEAK Crossing goat farmer Nathan Jackson grew up on the Gold Coast, his early years were spent playing on one of two organic tea tree…
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Plasvacc named as one of Queensland’s top exporters
LEADING blood plasma manufacturer, Plasvacc, was presented with the 2022 Queensland Premier’s Small Business Export Award on Wednesday night. The Kalbar headquartered company is led…
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Support system floated for flood affected farmers
FLOOD affected primary producers will be provided with personalised support as they work towards recovering from multiple heavy rain and flood events. The assistance forms…
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Dreamtime sculpture ‘travels’ the Channel Country
THERE is a serpent ‘carved’ into the side of a hill near the ghost town of Betoota in Outback Queensland. The artwork was commissioned by…
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Hornets coach ‘champions’ country cricket
WELL-travelled Ipswich Hornets women’s coach Rob Smith gains extra motivation with talented country cricketers in his squad. After 17 years coaching in the United States…
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New CEO appointed at Scenic Rim
AFTER a seven month delay to start the recruitment process, Scenic Rim councillors were expected to appoint a new chief executive officer at yesterday’s meeting.…
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