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Vale: Donald Cameron Forsyth
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and trucking industry are mourning the loss of Don Forsyth. The man, who was described by ATA Chair Geoff Crouch…
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Council forced to show how developer dollars spent
Councils will soon be required to publish the value of developer infrastructure charges they receive, and how and where the funds are spent. The change…
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Parliamentary future for local men of war
A hand coloured photograph of the Boonah district Dungarees will soon feature on the walls of the Queensland Parliamentary Gallery. The photo shows the intending…
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Merryvale and its travelling school
SEARCH the internet for a place called Merryvale and several options pop up. Narrow your search ignore the question asking if you meant ‘Maryvale’ and…
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Airstrip group say council want them off land
Boonah Airfield management claims council’s decision to tell them to move off the land was a “bombshell” and an unexpected change of direction. In an…
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Outcome of risk review on airfield
Four years ago, the Scenic Rim Regional Council engaged consultants to investigate and report on the risks that arise from aircraft operations at the Boonah…
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Mayor’s response to airfield enquiry
The Fassifern Guardian contacted the Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayor, Greg Christensen, seeking comment on a number of questions about the Boonah airfield. We received…
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Country Parson: The remarkable George Rosendale
The Reverend Doctor George Rosendale died in his home town of Hope Vale in North Queensland on the 11th September 2019, aged 89. His death…
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Australia Day nominations open
The 2020 Scenic Rim Australia Day Awards are open to nominations across four categories. Mayor Greg Christensen said the awards program was an important opportunity…
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Go ahead for part day public holiday
Christmas Eve is expected to become a part-day public holiday in time for December this year. The State Government introduced the legislation that will enable…
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Climate emergency plea after losing house to fire
A woman who lost her family home to the Sarabah Bushfire has hit out at the government over what they are calling a climate emergency.…
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Five year timeline set on airfield relocation
CRITICISMS about the future closure of the Boonah Airfield have led Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen to announce plans for a community forum … “in…
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