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Political parties paid $235k after Groom by-election
The LNP has pocketed more than $145,000 after retaining the Federal seat of Groom in a by-election late last year. Labor landed more than $66,400,…
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Tamborine Mt to vote on joining the Gold Coast
A historic vote occurs on Tamborine Mountain next week as residents decide whether they want to become part of Gold Coast City. Tamborine Shire was…
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Cyclists concerned over new ‘killer’ strips on crumbling roads, dead goannas
Scenic Rim cyclists have raised the alarm over new rumble strips designed to make roads safer for motorists, but which they fear could have deadly…
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They could be Australia’s worst urban pest. Can fire ants still be eradicated?
Fire ants could prove to be the worst urban pest Australia has ever known, as well as a nightmare for farmers and the environment. And…
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Tattooists fight potential new ink laws
Queensland Tattoo artists are petitioning against new laws governing the use of tattoo inks. The laws introduced to State Parliament in March by Treasurer Cameron…
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Extensive consultation needed on Hinterland cableway says govt
A new development has come from the State Government in the bid for a Gold Coast Hinterland ‘skyrail’. The Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport…
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Rural firies’ comms system slammed in damning report
The rural fire service’s communication system has been slammed as outdated and confusing and vulnerable to a takeover by a “nutter” according to a tech…
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Jimboomba records the highest rate of prescribed medicine
A government report has found the town of Jimboomba has the highest rate of people who were dispensed five or more medicines in the nation. …
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Graziers warned to look out for Lumpy Skin disease
Graziers are being warned to keep an eye out for a disease sweeping through Asia which could severely disrupt the cattle industry were it to…
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Scenic Rim and Ipswich overlooked in federal budget infrastructure funding
A first look at the Federal Government’s 2021-22 budget shows no big wins in terms of infrastructure for the Ipswich or Scenic Rim regions. The…
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Subdivision flagged for Robson Rd – Hoya Rd residential area
An ‘infill’ rural residential subdivision off Robson Road outside Boonah is under review by the Scenic Rim Regional Council. The proposal for the 21 allotment…
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Farmers need ‘right to repair’ tractors: consumer watchdog
Farmers and independent mechanics should have a ‘right to repair’ tractors, but more needs to be done to prevent manufacturers preventing this by hoarding software,…
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