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Army on standby, disaster assistance triggered as SEQ battered by ‘rain bomb’
The federal and state governments have offered both troops and money to help South East Queensland rebuild from its deadly and devastating rain event. The…
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Financial assistance for families with flooded homes
FAMILIES and residents whose homes have been damaged by the flooding across South East Queensland may be eligible to receive cash payments, as part of…
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Floods reveal extent of pest fish deluge
If ever there was a display of the extent of the Scenic Rim’s pest fish infestation this was it. Three boys dipping a scoop net…
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Council extends consultation deadline on growth plan amid concerns
Council has extended its window for community feedback on its plan to build 11,000 new houses in the Scenic Rim amid fears of overcrowding. The…
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Inquiry recommends major changes to vegan food labelling
THE Senate Inquiry into the labelling of plant-based proteins has recommended that the use of words like chicken and beef and using images of animals…
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Rainfall across the Scenic Rim
First column of figures represents the rainfall recorded at the Bureau of Meteorology alert stations between Wednesday, Feb 23 and Monday, Feb 28. Many of…
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Mayor refuses to apologise for attack on media
MAYOR Greg Christensen has not been able to provide any examples of councillors being misquoted by the media to back up his slanderous attack on…
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Covid delayed, country wedding for the nurse and the truck driver
HE WAS a long distance truck driver with his own business based in Sydney. She lived in Ipswich and had ambitions to become a nurse.…
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Sweet news for beekeepers if 20 year extension granted for National park sites
MOVES are underway to extend the permit period for beekeeping in Queensland’s national parks for a further 20 years. Last week, legislation was introduced into…
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‘National, unified and influential voice’ to represent Australian cattle graziers
Australian cattle graziers will soon have a new-look peak body to represent their interests. Cattle Australia was last week revealed as the name for the…
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Irrigators celebrate as Moogerah spills, wary of further rain
Farmers in the Fassifern Valley are thanking their lucky stars after many avoided the devastation unleashed upon other agricultural areas of South East Queensland. And…
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Roadvale Hotel’s new owners outline plans for much-loved watering hole
The Roadvale Hotel has new owners. And no, they don’t plan on closing it down or turning it into a wedding venue. Rumours have been…
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