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On the watch, decades spent as Harrisville’s eyes on crime
IT HAS been 35 years since residents of Harrisville and its surrounding areas formed a Neighbourhood Watch. Leading the charge was Purga resident Pam Lobwein…
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Gambling grants land where they’re needed most
A REFURBISHED classroom, sheep yard equipment, a mower and maintenance equipment are some of the projects which fared well in Round 123 of the Gambling…
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Regional opportunities ripe for the picking
THERE is potential for career growth and wealth creation in regional areas like the Scenic Rim, but it’s going untapped and that’s something academics like…
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Reading and weeding, nomination shines light on Judith’s handywork
LOVE for the land and the written word has earned a Tamborine Mountain resident a nomination in the 2025 National Landcare Awards. Last year, Judith…
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Don’t mince words, definition of meat under scrutiny
RURAL Review reported how scientists grew meat in a laboratory a couple of years ago but proof of concept happened 10 years before that. The…
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A Message from the Mayor Tom Sharp
THE 2025 – 2026 Budget adopted by Council last week reflects the current economic climate and its impact on ratepayers as well as Council. This…
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Fassifern Police – 16th July 2025
Boonah man on theft charges At around 11.00pm on Tuesday (July 8), a Mitsubishi Triton Utility was stolen from the Boonah Golf Club on Bruckner…
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Scenic Rim rates increase 4.5 per cent
A shocker rate rise of 7% or more across the board in the draft Budget was softened today (Wednesday) when Scenic Rim councillors voted in…
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Logistic issues addressed, Wyaralong should be the Olympic choice
THE Scenic Rim council-appointed Olympic advisory committee has reaffirmed the bid to host the 2032 Olympic rowing at Lake Wyaralong in face of the latest…
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How Green was their valley
by KEN WILTSHIRE BOONAH saw much celebrating and tale-telling at the recent family reunion of the Green family, who link directly to the pioneers and…
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Can we expect a hefty increase in rates?
ANALYSIS by WENDY CREIGHTON Scenic Rim rates could increase by as much as 7 percent this financial year if councillors adopt recommendations. In today’s (Wednesday)…
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Grant for local tourism group and new visitor guide
DESTINATION Scenic Rim will again receive a $95,000 Council grant in support of its activities. Councillors were told at their recent general meeting that the…
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