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‘This whole day the reputation of council has dived again’
THE democratic process descended into a farce at Scenic Rim Regional Council on Wednesday as Mayor Greg Christensen produced legal advice in a failed attempt…
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‘Exponential’ rise in backyard beekeeping keeps industry leader ‘awake at night’
The Boonah-based state secretary of the Queensland Beekeepers’ Association has a lot on her mind at the moment. Like every other industry, beekeepers are being…
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Good sport Lemsy joins the Ipswich Tribune and Fassifern Guardian
David Lems, a stalwart of the Ipswich sporting community, is delighted to join the Ipswich Tribune and Fassifern Guardian team. David, popularly known as Lemsy,…
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Grants help primary producers to clear illegal waste
A grant fund worth $500,000 is set to assist primary producers and landholders with the cost of removing and safely disposing of hazardous waste. The…
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Council illegally closing meeting on conduct matters
SCENIC RIM Council has been illegally closing meetings to decide on councillor conduct matters. Despite questions raised in council from Councillor Derek Swanborough and by…
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Unlicensed jetski riders busted on Lake Moogerah
Three people have been slapped with fines for riding jetskis on Lake Moogerah without a licence. A Seqwater spokeswoman said heavy rains saw fewer visitors…
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Property thefts, car recovered, Boonah police seek information
POLICE believe thieves who stole property from vehicles in a Boonah residential area on Sunday night may have links to a teenager charged with the…
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Special meeting called to save council CEO’s job
COUNCIL has called a special meeting this week in an attempt to save the Chief Executive Officer Jon Gibbons from losing his job. In the…
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Lost hiker winched to safety after Mt Barney fall
A hiker used a reflective blanket to wave down an emergency chopper crew after becoming lost on Mt Barney on Thursday. The experienced hiker, in…
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Hinterland hub to protect residents in bushfire escape
Gold Coast City Council is seeking community consultation to determine the location for a community hub at Lower Beechmont. The hub will mean most hinterland…
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Confusion over council’s stance on vaccination
ONE Nation founder Senator Pauline Hanson has returned fire at Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen for his stance on COVID-19 vaccinations. Cr Christensen tried to…
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Scenic Rim Councillors hint at further reform
AFTER a dramatic vote not to renew the contract of the chief executive officer, Scenic Rim councillors have indicated they might be looking at further…
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