News
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Achacha plantation a world first for FNQ growers
A FIVE year stay in Uruguay was the beginning of Bruce and Helen Hill’s ‘adventure’ into commercially growing fruit trees native to South America. The…
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Genetic screening for koalas under threat from inbreeding
INBREEDING, car strikes, urban encroachment and stress is killing Scenic Rim koalas but it’s not just wildlife carers who are rushing to save them. University…
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Different Stokes, grower’s daughter trades onions for cattle
SHE’S earned the respect of graziers twice her age by working hard and asking the right questions. Gabrielle (Gabby) Stokes’ most recent accomplishment with her…
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Antiques and curiosities return to Kalbar
HERE’S a word many won’t have heard … garagenalia, that’s a collection of items related to the history of motoring with an emphasis on vintage…
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Decades speaking, John’s voice carries from show to show
YOU might not know his name but if you’ve been to an agricultural show, you’ve heard his voice. John Norris is a professional master of…
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Seven decades together, couple celebrate marriage milestone
TWO words hold the secret to a long and happy marriage, and they are … ‘yes dear’. This must be true because the advice comes…
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NDIS Feature – Stories of success from NDIS
STORIES of the life-changing difference NDIS funding has made for individuals and their families are shared on the scheme’s website. One of the recent stories…
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NDIS Feature – Rebalance services to save the NDIS: Grattan Institute
THE National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake, according to the findings outlined in a…
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NDIS Feature – New guidelines on accessibility of digital tech
THE Australian Human Rights Commission has released new guidelines to assist organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act when…
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NDIS Feature – What is the NDIS?
THE fundamental aim of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is to improve the quality of life of people with significant and permanent disability. The…
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Fassifern Police, 2nd July 2025
Search and rescue The bushwalking season is well and truly on again with local police and SES attending several calls over the last two weeks.…
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Scenic Rim roads in State Budget boost
Fire station builds and plans for Coulson Crossing fix, passing lanes, hospital FUNDING for Scenic Rim roads, sports facilities, schools and health and emergency services…
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