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Retail water costs to rise 3%, government yet to set bulk water price increase
WATER and sewerage prices will increase by at least three percent from July 1. A three percent increase in retail water charges was announced last…
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Everything, a perfect fit
THEY met and became a couple. They drifted apart. They met again years later and became a couple. It’s a brief summary of the events which led to the marriage of…
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Country to urban home sales
BEECHMONT: A three storey home with mountain views on one acre in Bibaringa Close sold for $830,000 last month. The home has three bedrooms, two…
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Farming real estate remains in demand statewide
MOOROOLIN: Just over the Great Diving Range in the Swanfels Valley a 38.8ha Yangan farm is on the market for $1.3 million. The land comes…
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Creighton takes on the role as President
BOONAH Newspaper Co editor-in-chief, Drew Creighton, was elected as the President of the Queensland Country Press Association on Friday. Drew is the third generation of…
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McConnell appointed Deputy after bitter tussle
THE ANNUAL appointment of a new deputy mayor descended into a divided battle at last week’s council meeting with a failed attempt to reappoint Michael…
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A lifelong commitment to the Droughtmaster breed
CARNEY’S Creek farmer, Shaan Eldridge, simply adores cows. It’s a love affair that began when she was a child living on the family farm. Most…
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Concerns as Arrow extends drilling permits
THE STATE Government is considering renewal of Arrow Energy’s permit for gas exploration on two sites near Beaudesert despite fierce community opposition to the operations.…
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The Beauty of Life – Morning Sounds
SOMETIMES, the sounds we hear loudest in the night are not the sounds that are there, but those that should be, or used to be,…
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Guardian recognised for excellence in journalism
THE Fassifern Guardian has been recognised for outstanding editorial content in this year’s Queensland Country Press Association awards. Guardian journalist Brian Bennion was presented with…
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Commercial proposals outlined for three allotments fronting Finch Road, Canungra
A childcare centre, shops, offices, clinics and a storage facility have all been proposed across three allotments fronting the now approved Over 50s lifestyle development…
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Purdon Street shopping centre approval remains live
A SUPERMARKET and shopping centre in Purdon Street remains a future option for Kalbar. In 2012, developer, Jersey Enterprises gained Council approval to erect a…











