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Claws out, drones out…fighting pest weeds from above
MAPPING invasive weeds like cat’s claw using drones is the subject of a research project undertaken by QUT robotics engineer Dr Fernando Vanegas Alvarez. Camphor…
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Secrets in the surface of Teviot Park stadium
THE Teviot Park equestrian centre’s long awaited stadium groundwork has been completed. It’s more than just sand and gravel, there’s a lot to unpack when…
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Old, shiny and plenty of vroom left in speedway cars
THERE was a whole lot of shaking going on at the Boonah Showgrounds recently when speedway enthusiasts put their foot down and showed what their…
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High school friends keep in touch
WHEN reminiscing about years spent as a high school student it’s the friendships that were made and never faltered that are treasured the most. This…
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Comment from Cr Marshall Chalk
AS FIRST Officer and Deputy Fire Warden of the Croftby Carneys Creek Fire Brigade I can say it’s been a busy start to bushfire season.…
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Developments pending detail
DEVELOPMENT in the Scenic Rim is a community discussion point. The only source of proposed, approved and rejected applications is the Scenic Rim Regional Council’s…
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Youth Showcase – a gift that keeps on giving
GIVING young people a platform where they can gain confidence and skills that can flow through into all parts of their lives – that’s the…
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Fassifern Police 18th September 2024
Kalbar Rodeo Local Police were pleased with the behaviour of those who attended the Kalbar Rodeo on Saturday night (September 14). Approximately 2,000 people attended…
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‘Unsafe’ tree lopped for re-habitation
A TREE near the picnic area at Toby Slater Park in Boonah was cut down to its middle by council workers on Monday. The men…
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Motorists through the eyes of a truck driver
HEAVY and loaded, truckies know their big rigs can flatten everything in its path which is why they’re speaking out. Josh Smith lives at Beaudesert…
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‘Never seen before’ Dugandan grower’s crop surprise
THERE’S a stake holding up a cauliflower growing in Ian Neuendorff’s vegetable garden. That it needed staking is one of many surprises. The plant is…
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Learning curve capers for South Burnett growers
A SERIES of learning experiences turned Allan and Mandy Evans into successful caper and caper berry farmers. Their journey began in 2006, when they were…
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