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Ambitious irrigation project promises near certain water for Scenic Rim
Farmers in the Scenic Rim would be able to all but guarantee water on their crops and pastures every year if a new irrigation project…
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Fire officials blocked crucial backburn that may have saved Binna Burra
This story has been made free to all readers, please considering supporting our journalism with a subscription. Fire chiefs have admitted to cancelling a strategic…
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20 new places to buy the Guardian & Tribune newspaper
The Fassifern Guardian & Tribune and the Guardian & Tribune Weekend newspapers are increasing their reach, both of the newspapers are available in 20 new stores including four new locations and…
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State’s new opposition hears Scenic Rim concerns, will he commit to action?
Queensland’s new opposition leader has made his first visit to the Scenic Rim to hear local issues from the horse’s mouth. So will he now…
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Queensland fund could take artists to the next level of professionalism
The “reshaping” of a grant fund designed to back individual artists into the next level of their career “could make it a lot easier for…
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Federal reforms required to rein in waste industry
The legal outcome on further allegations of unlawful disposal at Bio-Recycle’s Swanbank dump is one more example highlighting why the Federal Government intervened on waste…
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Margaret Oppermann 13/11/1930 — 21/01/2021: An immovable force for her community
People often ask why Boonah and the greater Fassifern has such a strong, supportive community. The simple answer is that its strength and its values…
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Nationals are divided on climate policy, but what do farmers think?
Leadership tension in the Nationals has become evident during discussions on Australia’s climate goals. Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed his interest in achieving net zero…
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“No one would be able to sleep” Scenic Rim entertainment spot set to suffer under Inland Rail
Former manager of Ivory’s Rock Jan McGregor laughs when she admits she’s supposed to be semi-retired. After being involved with the region’s largest entertaining space…
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Fire ant outbreak in Scenic Rim could be ‘worst nightmare’ scenario
Is South East Queensland’s fire ant outbreak on the cusp of spreading beyond the Great Dividing Range, or did the eradication of a rogue nest…
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Home Builder grant cut off in March, but outcomes to be seen for years
The extension to the Home Builder scheme has enabled Queensland’s south west corridor boom to continue. Senator Paul Scarr said the Deputy Prime Minister Michael…
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Intern doctors boost Ipswich hospital team
Healthcare across the Ipswich region has been boosted with 33 new intern doctors joining the team at Ipswich Hospital. Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard welcomed…












