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Plant pest survey goes digital
THE Scenic Rim agricultural market stands to benefit as international plant health surveys go digital. Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, said it…
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More than 240 residences proposed for three stage Hoya Road subdivision
A 192-lot residential subdivision is in the planning stages for two properties beside Hoya Road outside Boonah. And the development proposal also includes a further…
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Editorial – War shadow over Anzac Day
NEXT week’s Anzac Day commemoration will be the first in 77 years to be held in the shadow of a major European war. And at…
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Strong demand reflected in hike in property values
COOMERA GORGE DRIVE – Three-bedroom, two bathroom, 913sqm block. SOLD in 2019 for $630,000 – SOLD in 2022 for $975,000. Increased in value by $345,000…
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Contenders for Wright hit the streets
A defeated candidate is championing Labor’s cause again towards overturning the heavy swing of her previous campaign for the seat of Wright at the 2019…
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Qld Govt grants for projects to assist victims of institutional child abuse
PROJECTS which promote truth-telling, healing, and reconciliation as an ongoing process for people with a lived experience of institutional child abuse could be eligible for…
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The Beauty of Life – The Enchanted Rat
“The rats are not far away now; can’t you already hear their rustling!” — Majaru kunngara. I am quoting this from an excellent 2019 book…
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Project to develop trade expansion plans in 13 overseas markets
HORTICULTURE Innovation Australia has been awarded more than $2 million for research and development of export plans targeting 13 international markets for fruit, vegetables, and…
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Friday deadline on Cattle Australia consultation
CATTLE producers have until Friday to give their opinion on the work priorities of the proposed new peak body for the grass-fed cattle industry. Cattle…
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Call for high achiever nominations for Horticulture’s National Awards
A nationwide call has been made by the horticulture industry for nominations for the annual National Awards for Excellence. The awards will be presented at…
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Future proof: Multi-million dollar resilience plan
SCENIC Rim and Ipswich rangeland farmers are set to benefit from a $4 million Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub fund. Minister for Agriculture and…
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Grant to modernise red meat sector prices and market information
MEAT and Livestock Australia have won a Federal Government grant to digitise price, market and trade information into web-based dashboards for use by producers in…








