News
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On the Council planner’s desk – 26th March 2025
ARE you interested in what developments are in the planning stages in your neighbourhood? Each week, the Fassifern Guardian publishes articles on the known development…
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Fassifern Police – 26th March 2025
Dugandan shed fire Emergency services were called to a shed fire on Mount French Road around 10.15am on Saturday (March 22). Smoke was reported to…
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‘No’ to traffic lights for Boonah intersection
DEVELOPER-funded traffic lights on Boonah’s Coronation Drive are set to be removed as a condition of a major Hoya Road subdivision. Scenic Rim Council planners…
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Boonah road shut as fire engulfs shed
A MAN was treated for shock and smoke inhalation after a shed to the rear of a Mount French Road property caught alight around 10am…
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Floating fire ants fuel fear as hay into NSW halted
CROSS border hay transport has been suspended as flood affected residents find fire ant colonies ‘rafting’ in South East Queensland. Kirsty McKenna was inspecting her…
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Faith moves on the mountain as church opens doors
A CHURCHES’ doors are always open to those in need and the community was in need during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Tamborine Mountain Presbyterian Church minister…
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Mt Walker family lose everything in fire
THEIR house burned to the ground while Tropical Cyclone Alfred dropped deluges of rain and formed cyclonic winds. Unfortunately, it wasn’t serendipitous, the flames were…
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Enthusiast loves making motorcycles whole again
THERE’S something beautiful in cruising the countryside on two wheels, and something magical when the machine is from a different era. Jim Beckhouse is a…
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Inspirational women celebrated on international day
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is held on March 8, it’s a day that celebrates the achievements of women in their communities. There are many inspirational women…
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Boar interaction link to disease, crop damage
UNDERSTANDING how feral pigs interact is critical for national biosecurity and mitigating the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural destruction. Dr Tatiana Proboste from…
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Bridge of knowledge over uncertainty in livestock industry
THE rise in small block and hobby farmer numbers post-Covid hasn’t gone unnoticed by longtime producers in the industry. Amanda Burchmann has established a business…
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Koala only species to genetically adapt in real time
THE koala has made history as the only species actively adapting in a genetic response to disease in real time and while being studied by…












