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Five Scenic Rim funding winners in ‘community strengthening’ grants round
FIVE Scenic Rim community groups have met with success in the latest round of Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal grants. The five organisations are…
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Game of collective balance reduces crop losses to rats
Monash Business School researchers have developed a way to help farmers in Laos improve food security and reduce crop losses caused by rats. Since 2008,…
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Orange Crusaders and the ‘kindness culture’ promoted at Mt Alford
MOUNT Alford State School marked National Day of Action Against Bullying with a session of activities promoting the ‘Kindness Culture’. Students watched online videos promoting…
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Select Committee recommends more support mechanisms to bolster regional prosperity
DEVELOPING mechanisms to encourage private public partnerships to fund regional infrastructure, a program for promoting the advantages of locating businesses in regional areas and offering…
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New research lab to help improve response to wildfires
CSIRO has unveiled a world class bushfire research laboratory where the behaviour of wildfires will be studied to learn what factors make them worse and…
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Financial support for on farm soil testing – a part of the solution to climate change
MORE than $54 million has been allocated by the Australian Government to enable farmers to access low-cost soil sampling and certified testing. In exchange for…
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Veterinary building and general site upgrade proposed for Tamborine Village property
A VETERINARY services building is in the planning stages at Tamborine Village. The developer, Tadross Pty Ltd, lodged an application with the Scenic Rim Regional…
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Cattle Council lobbies for seven key priorities from Federal Government
TRACEABILITY of livestock products, the biosecurity system and accurate labelling are among the key priorities presented by the Cattle Council of Australia to MPs and…
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SEQ City Deal underpins the importance of the Scenic Rim says Mayor
A TOTAL of $5 million will be spent on developing a business case on what infrastructure and investment will be needed to progress the 15,000 hectare…
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Survey finds Queensland growers have record high investment plans
THE state’s agricultural producers have reported a strong level of confidence in the first quarter of the year – with investment intentions at a record…
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Work with crisis support line puts livestock loss into perspective
LOWER Mount Walker dairy farmer Ross Blanch was “run off his feet” taking care of his farm, his livestock and supporting fellow farmers through the…
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Premier announces review into the Queensland flood response
INSPECTOR-General Emergency Management, Alistair Dawson, will lead a review into the state’s response to the recent severe flood event. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the review…
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