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Agriculture minister says labour shortages will be ‘major issue for some time’
AUSTRALIA may be working its way towards a world of open borders once again, but the agricultural industry is set to be blighted by labour…
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Country retreat in the planning for Sarabah
A PRIVATE retreat with 48 units, clubhouse, stables, gym and sporting facilities is planned for a property at Sarabah outside Canungra. Hinterland Developments Pty Ltd…
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Rural fire brigade digs into its own pocket to seek legal advice after alleged assault
A GOLD Coast rural firefighting brigade says it will dig into its own pocket to seek legal advice for one of its members who was…
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QDOG to co-ordinate wild dog management Statewide
CO-OPERATIVE management is the basis of a new Queensland Government strategy aimed at controlling wild dogs. Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said the Queensland Dog Offensive Group…
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Council’s bid to dismantle Beaudesert saleyards finally hits courtroom
SCENIC RIM Regional Council will go to court next week arguing for the removal of heritage-listed saleyards in Beaudesert. The Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyards…
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Out with pick per piece rate, in with minimum wage: Fair Works ruling for growers
After the Australian Workers Union (AWU) lodged a claim almost a year ago, a decision from the Fair Work Commission will see a minimum wage…
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USQ launches a Queensland first, Bachelor of Agriculture Technology and Management
The University of Southern Queensland is taking inaugural enrolments for their Bachelor of Agriculture Technology and Management. The university recognised there was national and global…
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Man falls more than 50 meters in Springbrook
An extensive operation was carried out on Thursday after a man in his 70s fell more than 50 meters in the Springbrook National Park. Rescue…
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Bureaucrats become the decision-makers
PLANNING decisions have been largely dropped from council agendas since councillors were sworn in last year. This year eight planning applications have been brought before…
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Inquiry into OIA established
THE State Development and Regional Industries Committee is taking its first steps in their inquiry into the functions of the Office of the Independent Assessor…
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Wivenhoe power station back online after $14m overhaul
WIVENHOE power station has returned to full operations following a $14 million overhaul. The maintenance works to Wivenhoe Hydroelectric Power Station involved large-scale maintenance on…
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Scenic Rim councillors vote to remove CEO
SCENIC Rim’s Chief Executive Officer has been dramatically voted out of office by councillors after five hours of debate behind closed doors at Tuesday’s meeting.…
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