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Out with recyclable bins, in with recyclable baskets?
Out with recyclable bins, in with recyclable baskets? The trial of ‘containers for change’ baskets being attached to public rubbish bins in Beaudesert has met with…
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Message from Mayor Tom Sharp – 25th September 2024
AS THE countdown begins to Queensland’s state elections next month, Council has compiled a document outlining its priorities for our region that can be achieved…
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Bid for go ahead in next phase of agricultural precinct project
THE next step in the long march towards establishing an agricultural manufacturing and green energy hub outside Kalbar will be considered by the Scenic Rim…
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Ag show connection between producer and consumer
ATTENDING agricultural shows is something many Australians have done at least once. For many it’s their only experience of the world inhabited by primary producers.…
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Premier Droughtmaster genetics on offer at multi-vendor sale
THE line up of quality bulls and females is set to impress at the second annual Droughtmaster Diamond Genetics Sale on Saturday, September 28 at…
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School holiday competition for little snappers
IT’S school holidays and the perfect time to announce another competition with LEGO as prizes. The Fassifern Guardian Little Snappers Competition is open to children…
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Scenic Rim’s first Town Crier dies aged 92 years
A STENTORIAN voice, an innate sense of dignity, a stately ensemble and a touch of theatre were the qualities, John Deeks, brought to his role…
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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.…












