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Public scrutiny ends dob-in culture
THE MAYOR and senior executives mounted a last ditch attempt in last week’s Scenic Rim Regional Council meeting to hide from criticism over complaints made…
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Mayor accused of excluding councillors from events
MAYOR Greg Christensen has come under fire again after two councillors were excluded from key community events. Cr Christensen was the subject of a complaint…
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Seaweed farming, reducing emissions and improving crop production
THE market for plant biostimulants in farming is predicted to grow in an ever-steepening upward trajectory. Plant biostimulants by definition, include microbial inoculants, amino acids…
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Cash boost offered to small business
LOCAL businesses can now apply for funding in the form of a grant offered by the Queensland Government. The grant, Business Basics, offers $5,000 to…
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Get behind the wheel of a vital service
ROAD rage … most people have experienced it, either as a driver or as the person raging. Driving has long been touted as ‘not a…
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COVID restrictions ease for venues and businesses
VACCINE mandates and check-in requirements at venues, cafes and restaurants have been removed following the State Government’s easing of restrictions from last Thursday. Venues that…
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From lucerne lows to horticulture highs
THE Jenner family of Kalbar had an idea, well it was more than just an idea. They pulled off a bright and colourful plan to…
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The week that was in the federal election campaign
Integrity was brought into question during the Federal election campaign after Labor took aim at the government over its failure to introduce an Independent Commission…
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Agriculture work summit to be held online this year
THIS years Queensland Agworkforce Summit will be held virtually for the first time from Wednesday August 3 to Friday August 5. The summit will bring…
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Plant pest survey goes digital
THE Scenic Rim agricultural market stands to benefit as international plant health surveys go digital. Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, said it…
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More than 240 residences proposed for three stage Hoya Road subdivision
A 192-lot residential subdivision is in the planning stages for two properties beside Hoya Road outside Boonah. And the development proposal also includes a further…
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Editorial – War shadow over Anzac Day
NEXT week’s Anzac Day commemoration will be the first in 77 years to be held in the shadow of a major European war. And at…
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