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Model trains puff into 26th year at Grandchester
LAST Sunday was the 26th birthday for the Grandchester Model Live Steam Association and they celebrated doing what they do best, riding and showing off…
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A memento crocheted with love, three times
WHAT do you do when you have one beautifully handcrafted item to pass on and you have three children? If you are Elizabeth Walker, then…
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Tipping point, Mt Marrow site ‘not suitable’ say Ipswich residents
IPSWICH City Council are aware there is an area of significant Aboriginal cultural heritage at Mount Marrow and it is one of three sites shortlisted…
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Kangaroo populations, humans responsible for habitat losses
PEOPLE are reporting seeing more kangaroos than ever in and around rural residential blocks but wildlife carers warn this is due to development and not…
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Roosters wrap up tough footy season
THE Rosewood Roosters C-Grade side tackles Laidley in their final game of the 2024 Rugby League Ipswich season tomorrow [Saturday]. The match at the North…
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Long recovery ahead, overwhelmed by the wonderful messages
“DAVE was on his way to my home to pick me up as we were going out for dinner that night,” recalls Carol. “When he…
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Ramblings – 2nd August 2024
Allergies and school day memories HAVE you ever sent your kid to school topped up on allergy meds ‘just knowing’ the school will call at…
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Rosewood’s version of Travel Guide’s Mark Fren
A BIT of banter gets the heart racing and chases away the blues; it’s said everyone has a doppelganger and Robert Brown is wondering if…
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Roosters display Indigenous pride
THE Rosewood Roosters didn’t get the C-Grade result they were looking for against a strengthened Fassifern opponent that won the latest rugby league match at…
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Major subdivision planned beside Rosewood showgrounds
PLANS for a large housing estate beside the Rosewood Showgrounds have reached the public notification stage. Developer and land owner, John Ballin, outlined plans for…
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Coppers Log 2nd August 2024
New station update The internal fit-out has begun and the installation of cabinetry is well underway. Fresh kerb works are also being finalised and will…
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Hard Lessons – Part Two
Last week, readers would have learned that I am getting a crash course in all things rural at our new home and that while chickens…












