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A 2050 vision for making primary industries prosper
“PRIMARY industries are the major employers and lifeblood of many regional communities directly supporting more than 41,000 businesses and 71,000 people across the state.” Queensland…
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Trawling through the technobabble
IT’S become harder to take care of business for people who have a limited understanding of technology. If you’re over 70, you’ve seen the world…
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Money for nothing, scammers target the vulnerable
DAD is in his 80s and switched on when it comes to scams, that’s why it surprised me when he almost lost thousands of dollars…
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Finding friendship, volunteering time as a social companion
LIFE is a busy blur until the body wears down and retirement comes knocking, unfortunately this stage of life sometimes brings loneliness and isolation. There…
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Primary producer definition to change
THE State Government is moving forward with changes to the definition of a primary producer. The changes are being made so that more people will…
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Acoustic software weapon in fight against cane toads
THEY’RE a direct threat to cattle and graziers want them wiped out, now researchers at James Cook University have developed a high tech way to…
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Clydesdale Spectacular – big horses, big country, big weekend
THE Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular returns on June 14 and 15 with pint-sized Shetlands to towering Shires, the event is a full-throttle celebration of the…
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Mountain views and family
Story: WENDY CREIGHTON Photos: CAS MILLER INC.MILL PHOTOGRAPHY KIMBERLEY Cahill grew up in Boonah and studied physiotherapy at the Townsville University. Darryn Dyer grew up…
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Councillors choose higher fees and charges increase
COUNCILLORS were given a choice – increase fees and charges across the board by 3.5 percent or 4 percent from July 1, 2025. The choice…
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Local tourism businesses recognised among state’s best
MORE than 60 Scenic Rim tourism businesses have been named in the 2025 Best of Queensland Experiences list. Led by Tourism and Events Queensland, the…
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A message from Mayor Tom Sharp
ALONG with my counterparts from the Council of Mayors South East Queensland, I was pleased to meet with Premier David Crisafulli and key Government Ministers…
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New building program plans at Beaudesert college
THREE new classroom buildings at Beaudesert’s McAuley College are in the planning permission stage. In an application for a development permit to the Scenic Rim…
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