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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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New home on small acreage at Laravale
A NEW steel frame home set on almost three hectares at Laravale outside Kooralbyn is new to the market. The year-old residence features four bedrooms,…
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White Chapel judged the best of the best in the State
White Chapel Kalbar is the Best Wedding Venue in Queensland – it’s official. On Tuesday night, November 9, at the Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA)…
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Hillview property on two deeds with views all round
A SMALL farm with a cottage and mountain views at Hillview is on the market for $1.4 million. The almost 22 hectare property beside Widgee…
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Scenic Rim councillors choose not to reappoint CEO – Chalk votes for more transparency
TRANSPARENCY, meeting structures and the move away from the committee structure were among the reasons behind a majority vote not to reappoint CEO Jon Gibbons.…
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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…








