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Ipswich, Scenic Rim in ‘strictest lockdown’ the state has experienced
Six new cases overnight have plunged eleven local government areas in South East Queensland into a three lockdown. On Saturday, from 4pm, residents from Ipswich,…
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Farmers and ‘plant nerds’ on a quest to capture every plant in SE Queensland
STH EAST QLD – Glenn Leiper was chasing a photo of a Bolly Gum in flower for 30 years. The gum, botanically known as Litsea…
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Staff beefed up at councillor complaint body
An extra $1.3 million will be spent over the next two years to boost staffing at the Office of the Independent Assessor. The body has…
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A timely purchase has the potential to be a ‘just in time’ life saver
SCENIC RIM – A defibrillator stationed at the Rathdowney Caravan Park will have a broad reach beyond the mobile accommodation venue. “This life saving equipment…
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Last salute to Fred
“A cherished friend…a great soldier’ He fought two wars with a broken neck SCENIC RIM – Two of the Australian Army’s former top brass have…
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Our History: Exquisite illustrations by an uncelebrated artist
DIED — On August 18, [1841] at Egham, [England] after five days giving birth to a daughter (her eighth child), Elizabeth, the beloved wife of…
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Cattle producers set for bumper spring says livestock group
Key points: Australia’s cattle herd will rebuild quickly, reaching 26m head this year 2021 slaughter has been revised down to 6.3m head Carcase weights have…
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Two Ipswich golden girls part of the 4x200m freestyle relay
IPSWICH – The Springfield girl has done it again, Mollie O’Callaghan, 17, set a new junior world record in the 4x200m freestyle relay heat on…
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Hoping for a miracle in a second bid for ‘normal’
“Transplants don’t last forever.” A dramatic statement and a little known fact unless you are a transplant recipient such as Nurse Educator, Rebecca Vallee. Bec,…
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Ipswich, Scenic Rim masks mandate extended another week
As the eleven local government areas under the mask mandate enter the fifth week of restrictions, the Queensland government has announced that masks will stay…
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Kooralbyn Valley resort destined to become one of the 2032 Olympic villages
The Kooralbyn Valley Resort has been confirmed by owner, Peter Huang, as the Olympic village for water sports for the 2032 Olympics. Kooralbyn was listed…
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Dairy code under review as milk processors fall afoul of new rules
A set of rules meant to help dairy farmers get a fairer deal is up for review, more than a year after it was brought…











