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When a Blood Moon isn’t quite what it seems
THE world’s longest moon eclipse in 581 years occurred on Friday evening. Americans call it the full Beaver Moon. The first full moon in November…
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Study finds bushfire smoke inhalation could age cognitive function by 15 years
Short-term exposure to air pollution, such as bushfire smoke, can negatively impact our brain performance data has revealed. UQ School of Economics researcher, Dr Andrea…
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Consumer watchdog calls on caravan buyers’ input as industry in sights
Living on the open road is a dream for many Australians. And with international travel out of the picture, and many retirees looking to downsize…
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The Beauty of Life – A Right Royal Rock
Philately: The collection and study of postage stamps. The word comes from French philatelie, derived in turn from Greek philo = loving, plus Latin ateleia…
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Memories of war and a deadly pandemic
A DEADLY precursor of the Covid-19 virus was recalled during a Remembrance Day ceremony at Kalbar. The town’s RSL Sub Branch president, Dr Peter Prenzler,…
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Are robots the fruit and vegetable pickers of the future?
THE sight of fruit rotting on trees in Stanthorpe and strawberries withering on the bushes in the Sunshine Coast this year drove home a hard…
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Grants policy to be reviewed
A GRANT for lighting at Tamborine Mountain Junior Rugby League Club’s ground at the Showgrounds has been refused by council despite support from councillors for…
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Countryside responds ‘immaculately and dramatically’ as perfect rain falls for some
The forecast was looking ominous early last week with torrential rain predicted to inundate large swathes of the South East. In the end though, the…
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A hall converted into a home on the market at Palen Creek
ONE hundred years ago, it opened as the Palen Creek Hall. Now it’s been converted into a unique two bedroom home and it’s been placed…
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BoM’s new tool to help farmers prepare for extreme weather
A NEW mapping and forecast tool developed by the Bureau of Meteorology is set to help farmers prepare for extreme weather. The extreme climate outlook…
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Scenic Rim councillors choose not to reappoint CEO – ‘No reasons’ given for CEO decision says Mayor
SCENIC RIM Mayor Greg Christensen has made the extraordinary claim that no reason was given by councillors putting forward a motion not to renew CEO…
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SCENIC RIM CEO NOT REAPPOINTED – Councillors vote to remove CEO Jon Gibbons
by BRIAN BENNION SCENIC Rim’s Chief Executive Officer was dramatically voted out of office by councillors after hours of debate behind closed doors at last…
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