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The Beauty of Life – Golf Birds
Golfer to caddie: “Please stop checking your watch – it’s very distracting!” Caddie to golfer: “That’s not a watch, sir. It’s a GPS! I’m wondering…
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From that very first meeting …
Story WENDY CREIGHTON I Photography INC.MILL PHOTOGRAPHY IT WAS at the Roma races in 2015 that Maddie decided she wanted to marry Tom. It was…
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University academics work towards varroa mite pesticide
AUSTRALIAN researchers are hoping to develop a hormone-based pesticide in the fight against the destructive bug varroa mite. The University of Sydney research project has been…
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Consistent door knocking opened pathways to success
A SCENIC Rim business is a finalist in three categories of the Queensland Premier’s Export Awards 2022. Plasvacc, located outside Kalbar, is a finalist in the…
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From fish to dish hydroponics food source a winner
WHEN Robert Kington was young his ambition was to be a farmer. He said he loved the idea of tending to paddocks, riding on tractors and getting…
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Scenic Rim Council grinds to a halt
SCENIC Rim Regional Council is in disarray after the Mayor used new conflict of interest laws again to stifle a vote on councillor conduct complaints.…
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Councillors can’t go on holidays
COUNCILLORS raised concerns with the Mayor’s power to bring last minute matters to a vote through a Mayoral Minute at last week’s meeting. Scenic Rim…
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New president moves to reimagine the Rotary Club’s place within the community
IMAGINE Rotary is the theme adopted by the international organisation this financial year and Boonah Rotary’s new President Bronwyn Lacy aims to explore the opportunities…
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The Beauty of Life – Finlayson
HERBERT Hedley Finlayson (1895 – 1991) was an Australian scientist, chemist, mammalogist, ornithologist, museum curator, explorer, natural history collector, photographer and writer. Perhaps some also…
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Fassifern Police
How to provide descriptions Police often receive calls from members of the public regarding suspicious people or vehicles. Have you ever been in this situation…
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Community service awarded in the Rotary tradition
OUTSTANDING service to the community by two local people has been recognised by the Boonah Rotary Club. The awards are named in honour of the…
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Council restrictions put paid to plans for historic building
PLANS by the Boonah Rotary Club to move the former Boonah Railway Goods Shed to Bicentennial Park and repurpose it as a meeting venue have…












