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Out with pick per piece rate, in with minimum wage: Fair Works ruling for growers
After the Australian Workers Union (AWU) lodged a claim almost a year ago, a decision from the Fair Work Commission will see a minimum wage…
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USQ launches a Queensland first, Bachelor of Agriculture Technology and Management
The University of Southern Queensland is taking inaugural enrolments for their Bachelor of Agriculture Technology and Management. The university recognised there was national and global…
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Man falls more than 50 meters in Springbrook
An extensive operation was carried out on Thursday after a man in his 70s fell more than 50 meters in the Springbrook National Park. Rescue…
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Bureaucrats become the decision-makers
PLANNING decisions have been largely dropped from council agendas since councillors were sworn in last year. This year eight planning applications have been brought before…
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Inquiry into OIA established
THE State Development and Regional Industries Committee is taking its first steps in their inquiry into the functions of the Office of the Independent Assessor…
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Wivenhoe power station back online after $14m overhaul
WIVENHOE power station has returned to full operations following a $14 million overhaul. The maintenance works to Wivenhoe Hydroelectric Power Station involved large-scale maintenance on…
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Scenic Rim councillors vote to remove CEO
SCENIC Rim’s Chief Executive Officer has been dramatically voted out of office by councillors after five hours of debate behind closed doors at Tuesday’s meeting.…
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JBS takeover approved by Huon Aquaculture shareholders
AUSTRALIA’S second largest aquaculture company, Tasmanian-based Huon, has been taken over by meat and food processing company, JBS Australia. Shareholders of Huon voted on Friday…
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OIA inquiry centred on freedom of speech
FREEDOM of political speech will be at the centre of a Parliamentary inquiry into the operations of local government watchdog the Office of Independent Assessor.…
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Council under review for closed meetings
SERIOUS questions are being raised about secrecy at Scenic Rim Regional Council as senior executives are forced to seek external legal advice and clarification from…
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Hazelwood Estate: A trip down a scenic lane
A WAGYU and polo farm in the Gold Coast Hinterland has been transformed into a luxury retreat, allowing locals and visitors to enjoy a range…
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‘It smothers everything’: after fire and rain, Cat’s Claw, weeds run amok
TREES, bushes and even whole stands of forest in the Scenic Rim are currently exploding into blooms of yellow flowers. To the untrained eye, these…
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