New shopping precinct approved for Kooralbyn
KOORALBYN could soon feature a new shopping precinct and service station after a controversial development application was recently approved by council.The large development, located...
Charbray weaner steers $905 at Beaudesert
THERE was a very strong market for all descriptions at the Bartholomew and Co weaner sale in Beaudesert on Saturday. Tom Yore, Tamborine sold Euro-cross weaner steers for $905....
Crowds turn out for country market day: Photos
PEOPLE came from all over south-east Queensland for a taste of country life at the annual Rathdowney markets and bush poetry day on Sunday.It was a...
Wet wipes are clogging up Scenic Rim, says QUU
AUTHORITIES are pleading with Scenic Rim residents to stop flushing wet wipes down the toilet after 120 tonnes of wipes were removed from the...
Walking slowly song a relevant country story | Video
It was first written in 2014 but the death of George Bender in 2015 has given added impetus to the single The Truth Walks Slowly...
Lobby groups welcome rural telecommunications inquiry
Rural lobby groups have welcomed this week’s announcement of a Productivity Commission inquiry into the Universal Service Obligation (USO).AgForce vice-president and telecommunications committee chair Georgie...
Arts in the Olives festival 2016
BAMBOO flute making, blacksmithing and limestone carving are just some of the workshops on offer at this year’s Arts in the Olives festival.Event organisers have...
Bangarra dancers mourn death of David Page
Bangarra Dance Theatre is in mourning following the sudden death overnight of its acclaimed music director, David Page, brother of its artistic director, Stephen Page.David, 55, was creator...
Council to remove and replace dangerous trees
COUNCIL will spend $11,000 to replace 56 trees across Scenic Rim that were in danger of impacting power lines. The removal of the trees in Beaudesert, Boonah...
Emily Lubach awarded two scholarships
IT was a desire to help others that gave Emily Lubach the motivation to start her occupational therapy studies this year.As last year’s school dux of...
Kalbar’s feast of farming
Kalbar came alive last Saturday as the Winter Harvest Festival transformed George
St into a vibrant celebration of local produce, passionate producers and live music.
It...
