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Fire ant bait debate heats up
YOU’D be hard pressed to find a rural landowner in South East Queensland who isn’t concerned about fire ants and the impact the exotic pest…
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The Beauty of Life – Shenkin the Goat
A WHITE Kashmir goat named Shenkin IV led 26 Welsh soldiers in procession across Cardiff to the ceremony of the announcement of the Prince of…
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Scenic Rim’s newest Aussies sworn in ahead of Citizenship Day
THIRTEEN Scenic Rim residents became Australian citizens on Thursday, two days ahead of the national Citizenship Day. Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen, who conducted the…
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Boonah meeting fires up over ant issue
A COMMUNITY meeting to discuss and share information about the Queensland Government’s fire ant program uncovered ‘disturbing and alarming behaviour’ by program operatives according to…
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The Beauty of Life – Dead Sheds
They change, old sheds, but never die, they rust and lean and beckon passers by: “take photos please of me!” HOW many years have they…
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Young farmers find love over common ground
THE story of how Scott and Jacinda Moore met could be called a modern day fairy tale. Its magic is in the form of technology…
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Fire ant eradication fight causes flare up as zones spread
A RECENT update to the Queensland Government’s fire ant map includes 60 new suburbs with Aratula, Boonah, Kents Pocket, Lockyer Waters and Fassifern Valley all…
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Retirement Village 50th anniversary to be celebrated with the community
THIS month marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Fassifern Retirement Village – a community initative that continues to prosper. And the Churches…
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The Beauty of Life – The First Day of Spring
There is never any sharp line between one season and the next. The seasons run in one long, slow dissolve. — Paul Gruchow, in his…
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Mater little miracle Moira is an extra special Father’s Day gift
THE smallest and most premature baby born at Mater Mothers’ Hospital at South Brisbane last year celebrated her first birthday and her first Father’s Day…
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Young entrepreneur’s worm wee works wonders
AT THE back of Wyatt Muhling’s garden, just behind the cubby house, stands a large black tub filled with compost and worms. It may seem…
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Worm juice rocket fuel for gardens
WORM wee, worm juice or worm tea is a liquid concentrate from worm compost. It’s an incredibly rich liquid fertilizer that provides a natural and…












