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Ag precinct will value-add local farm sector
THE Kalfresh-led plan for an integrated Agricultural Industrial Precinct at Kalbar is a step closer to becoming a reality. The revised draft Impact Assessment Report…
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Bamboo buildings would be ‘cheap, light, strong’
BAMBOO forests and the giant grasses carbon storing abilities have led engineering student Mari Miranda to explore its potential as a sustainable building material. Ms…
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What you need to know, from agronomist to grazier
Agronomist Stuart Buck said graziers contacted him for advice on pasture dieback ‘all the time’. “They ring me or email me asking what to do…
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Farm raised biochemist determined to succeed
SHE’S just 23 but biochemist and environmentalist Tori Millsteed has made massive strides towards achieving a childhood dream of a world where agriculture is more…
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Scholarship brings crop yield theory closer to realisation
UNIVERSITY student Tori Millsteed has been awarded a $120,000 scholarship to help bring her dream of boosting crop yields through genetics into fruition. The money…
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Keeping kids safe online with Stymie
BULLYING in person and online has been at the forefront of parent’s minds with footage of three teenage girls appearing to attack a peer, broadcast…
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Pasture dieback and the mealybug curse
BOONAH is home to one of nine trial sites the Department of Agriculture (DAF) is using to identify causes of pasture dieback and management methods.…
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‘No intention’ to dismiss Mayor
DEPUTY Premier Steven Miles has backed Mayor Greg Christensen and rejected a petition, signed by 970 people, calling for his dismissal. Mr Miles said the…
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Promise of council committees delayed
THE PROMISE of a more transparent decision making process in Scenic Rim Regional Council with a return to committees is nowhere to be seen in…
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Yes Minister – Pastor Dennis Lumley, Fassifern Christian Church
Where are the accusers IN THE Gospel of John 8:2-12 we have the account of a woman caught in the act of adultery. It is…
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Kalbar has become a popular tourist destination
KALBAR has become a destination town for tourists attracted by the growing number of events, cafes and eateries and unique shopping experiences offered by businesses…
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Business is thriving in Kalbar
BUSINESS attracts business, which attracts more business is certainly true of Kalbar. Kalbar’s newest business is Nanny Lou’s Lane Boutique which opened its doors in…
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