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Flood-affected farmers offered land rent relief
THE State Government has deferred around $19.5 million in land rent for eight months for flood hit landholders in southern and central Queensland. Resources Minister…
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Wedding venue venture proposed for Flying Fox
A WEDDING venue is planned for a rural property north west of Beechmont if the owners can secure rezoning approval from the Scenic Rim Regional…
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Concessional treatment offered for the sale of carbon credits
CONCESSIONAL tax treatment for primary producers who generate revenue from the sale of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) and biodiversity certificates was announced by the…
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Grants will support community action in Queensland national parks
GRANTS of up to $20,000 are on offer for community environmental projects within national parks. Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon announced during the weekend that $700,000…
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The Beauty of Life – Rat-Tailed Maggot
PERHAPS it’s not a good idea to be eating breakfast while you look at this. Nature has its little surprises. We were emptying containers of…
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Who is making development decisions at council?
NO planning applications have been decided by elected councillors during the seven public council meetings held this year. The only planning application brought before council…
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OIA investigation helps Gold Coast campaign
A COMPLAINT about comments made by Councillor Derek Swanborough in the Fassifern Guardian has backfired on the complainant, assisting the campaign from Tamborine Mountain residents…
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Council staff to vote on pay rise
COUNCIL staff have been offered an annual 2 percent pay rise as part of a four-year certified agreement with the rise likely to be closer…
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Rates relief for properties affected by floods
PROPERTIES affected by the February floods will be able to defer the payment on their rates under an assistance package put before council this week.…
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Assessing the flood damage firsthand on Munbilla organic farming operation
THREE weeks after floodwaters breached the levee bank and met the heavy flow of local runoff on his farm late on Sunday, February 28, Fraser…
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Japanese encephalitis found in second Queensland piggery
JAPANESE encephalitis virus infection has been confirmed in a second piggery in Queensland. Earlier this month, Australia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, Sonya Bennett, declared the…
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SES volunteers form honour guard at funeral for colleague and flood victim, Merryl Dray
THE SES volunteer who lost her life while responding to a call for assistance during the recent South East Queensland floods, was farewelled at a…
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