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Farmgate prices must increase to keep growers viable says Growcom boss
THE spiralling cost of farm inputs such as petrol and fertiliser will drive up the prices of fresh produce to the consumer rather than the…
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Record breaking year for almost $2 billion aquaculture industry
AUSTRALIAN aquaculture may soon be the largest sector of the nation’s seafood industry and surpass $2 billion in production value for the first time. “The…
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Kate is the Regional Lions Youth of the Year
BOONAH Lions Youth of the Year, Kate McKenna, was selected as the winner of the Regional finals on Saturday. Kate competed against Rosewood Lions Youth…
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Scenic Rim rural land expected to hold to upward trend
DUGANDAN: Owners of a lucerne farm on the Dugandan Flats are calling for expressions of interest in the 86.6-hectare property. Surrounded by mountain scenery, the…
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‘Once in a three-lifetimes opportunity’: local farmers buy Scenic Rim’s 4 Real Milk
SCENIC RIM – Scenic Rim’s 4 Real Milk has been sold but, according to its founder, that’s good news. Because the Tamrookum-based, Dennis family business…
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Extraordinary disaster assistance to aid in Scenic Rim flood recovery
• $1 million to Scenic Rim Regional Council for clean up activities • $75,000 in grants available for flood affected primary producers • $50,000 in…
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All-girls team focus in Fassifern development
AS two junior Fassifern sides prepare to play each other this weekend, one club supporter is eager to see a club ambition become reality. Fassifern…
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Two home-based businesses approved for Main Western Road property
COUNCIL has given the go ahead for a Tamborine Mountain home to be the base for a B&B and massage therapy business. Emi Yoshida, applied…
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Japanese Encephalitis – a mosquito born virus in pigs, humans now on the sick list
PERSONAL protection against mosquito bites is part of life in South East Queensland after floods but it has been elevated to a necessity this month…
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Scenic Rim’s reception woes caused by ‘growing pains’
Declining standards in mobile phone reception are a result of a busier network and the Scenic Rim’s growing population. At least, that’s according to both…
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Deputy Mayor fails in attempt to refuse training costs
DEPUTY Mayor Michael Enright targeted outspoken councillor Derek Swanborough in a failed attempt to refuse registration costs for him to attend a transport seminar. Cr…
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Industrial warehouse planned for Beaudesert’s Enterprise Drive
COUNCIL has approved the construction of an industrial warehouse in Enterprise Drive, Beaudesert. Landowners Jason and Philip Wyatt submitted their plans to Council in early…
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