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Poised, ready to work, Hay all but a shoo-in
DIVISION 1 incumbent Amanda Hay spent Saturday split between her electioneering stall and the Tamborine Mountain Show. “We finished at the two [voting] booths, I…
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Researcher’s big grant win after hardware inspiration
MANY Australians have found inspiration after a trip to their local hardware store but few leave with a burning desire to change the way agricultural…
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Ag rebound expected
THE gross value of agricultural commodities and crops is expected to increase in the 2024-25 financial year according to reports from the Australian Department of…
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Listening, transparency, accountability – Sharp’s plans for change
THE outcome of the election has not been declared by the Electoral Commission as yet, however, Beechmont resident Tom Sharp, is expected to become the…
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Candidate spending in election campaigns
SPENDING by candidates in the campaign for Scenic Rim Regional Council mayor and councillors varied across the region. Caps on spending are set by State…
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‘School owned bus’ on a drive to opportunity
THE Harrisville Lions Club has committed to donating $2,000 per year for the next four years to assist the Boonah State High School broaden student…
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Developments in the pipeline
DETAILS of development applications which were lodged with the Scenic Rim Regional Council as far back as early February but are on hold until the…
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Sharp likely to be new Scenic Rim Mayor
SCENIC RIM voters have elected a new mayor and going on the current trend as counting continues, Tom Sharp, will be the new Council leader.…
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Lions quest showcases student skills
THREE high school students from Kalbar impressed the audience with their public speaking skills at the Fassifern Lions Youth of the Year judging, last Wednesday…
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Letter to the Editor – Why not Bromelton?
I DUTIFULLY and enthusiastically read last week’s edition of the Fassifern Guardian only to have my heart sink as I read of yet another hard-to-locate…
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Retirement facility planned for Kidd Street avocado farm?
IN May 2023, the almost nine hectare property at 30 Kidd Street on Tamborine Mountain sold for $4.265 million. At the time, it was an…
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McConnell says his legacy will be felt in the years ahead
INCUMBENT Deputy Mayor and mayoral candidate, Jeff McConnell, was “gutted” by the outcome of the election, but was proud of his legacy during his four…












