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  • More than just plants, event has something for everyone

    More than just plants, event has something for everyone

    ATTENTION green thumbs and fans of foliage, the Rosewood Native Plant Sale is on again. Held every October, the sale is in its 11th year.…

  • Marburg name dropped in new direction

    Marburg name dropped in new direction

    IT’S a sign of the times that sporting clubs are looking to streamline their organisations and move into growth areas. The former Marburg-Mt Crosby Cricket…

  • Ramblings – 11th October 2024

    Ramblings – 11th October 2024

    As time travelled, wants and needs unravelled  WHILE driving along a road surrounded by rural, rugged African terrain it struck me how most people don’t…

  • Rosewood Showgrounds lights pledge

    Rosewood Showgrounds lights pledge

    THE LNP says it will give $800,000 to Rosewood Showgrounds for long-awaited arena lights if it wins the vote in Ipswich West. LNP candidate for…

  • Rural cattle country earmarked for renewables

    Rural cattle country earmarked for renewables

    RURAL residents fear their community is becoming a renewables hub by stealth without consultation from the government. Their concerns have been triggered after Economic Development…

  • Forty-year milestone for dam

    Forty-year milestone for dam

    THIS year marks a milestone in Queensland’s water history, with 40 years since the completion of Wivenhoe Dam. Sixty-five-year-old Wivenhoe Field Ranger Greg Ruttley has…

  • Minister opens $4.4m police station

    Minister opens $4.4m police station

    THE new Rosewood Police Station was officially opened by the Police Minister Mark Ryan last week. The $4.4 million station will serve 15,000 residents and…

  • Marburg’s big 5-0 and festival collide for bonza day out

    Marburg’s big 5-0 and festival collide for bonza day out

    MARBURG’S 21st Black Snake Creek Festival was a resounding success. Marburg and District Resident’s Association president Leo Faranda said it was important sponsors and supporters…

  • West Moreton rail line multi-million-dollar maintenance

    West Moreton rail line multi-million-dollar maintenance

    QUEENSLAND Rail crews recently undertook a range of major maintenance activities including track, signal and rail bridge improvements at various locations during a scheduled closure…

  • Ramblings – 4th October 2024

    Ramblings – 4th October 2024

    SNAKES are a little like the classic jump scare toy, Jack-in-a-Box. One minute you’re strolling, minding your own business, the next you’re doing the two…

  • Doubling down on local roads funding

    Doubling down on local roads funding

    TRANSPORT ministers were keen again last week to highlight their commitment to fixing local roads woes. Federal Transport Minister Catherine King was flanked by the…

  • Bulls and beers back at Rising Sun Hotel

    Bulls and beers back at Rising Sun Hotel

    THERE will be bull riding in the carpark at Rising Sun Hotel in Rosewood next Friday night. It’s not often a hotel and bull ride…

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