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Local population could grow by 275% in 17 years
THE population in the Rosewood district in 2024 was estimated at almost 16,000 according to figures published by the Ipswich City Council. But by 2041,…
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Bright, brief, spectacular
VERY bright, very brief and altogether spectacular was how photographer LYLE RADFORD described this colourful phenomena. Lyle saw the colours emerge, pulled onto the side…
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Ramblings – 24th October 2025
Finally free at 50 THE best years of your life start when you decide to live. When I was 29, turning 30 seemed quite the…
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Rotary with a singular cause – wildlife rescue
“Yesterday we attended two eastern grey kangaroos, a ringtail possum, a pacific baza, a pelican and a brushtail possum. We also helped four other people…
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Rosewood awards complete ‘amazing’ season
HAVING been re-elected Rosewood United Soccer Club president, Tammy Crawford has had a chance to reflect on another successful season at Thagoona. “We’ve had a…
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Locals protest BESS battery Project on ag land
LOWER Mount Walker Community Action Group are continuing their strong opposition to Libra Energy’s proposed Bremer Battery Project. “The 550 shipping-container-sized lithium Battery Energy Storage…
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The rich and fruity world of competition fruit cake makers
HOLIDAYING abroad didn’t stop Linda Ashton from analysing the properties of a rich fruit cake. The former home economics teacher never hung up her apron,…
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Major local government reform bill to go before parliament
COUNCILLORS will be able to appoint senior council staff and conduct breaches will be removed from the councillor conduct framework under new legislation the Crisafulli…
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Jack’s back with renewed pennants purpose
FORMER Rosewood Golf Club Division 1 champion Jack Wojcicki was glad to be back helping his pennants team after suffering a right hand injury. The…
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Smells up and times up says soccer club
by PETER CHAPMAN AN old fashioned ‘long drop’ toilet is literally a toilet seat that sits over the top of a large pit. You may…
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Seniors luncheon celebrates community connections
MORE than 100 guests enjoyed the annual Connect and Celebrate Rosewood Seniors Luncheon, last week. Hosted by the Rosewood and District Support Committee as part…
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Ramblings – 17th October 2025
Dress up brings Queensland pint-sized phantom to London’s West End PARENTS with quirky kids often get requests for experiences that are out of the ordinary…












