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  • Celebration of pursuit for equality

    Celebration of pursuit for equality

    THE Rosewood community united recently to celebrate International Women’s Day. The day, celebrated on March 8 around the world this year, is designed to be…

  • Lyon’s heart of gold turns gravesite gloom to former glory

    Lyon’s heart of gold turns gravesite gloom to former glory

    USING a soft brush and water, Tracey Lyons gets to work washing away years of grime and pollution, making headstones gleam and gravesites return to…

  • David Cullen wins place on council

    David Cullen wins place on council

    ROADS are the number one priority for incoming Division 4 Councillor David Cullen. With counting still continuing more than a week after the election on…

  • OUR HISTORY – Early growth by rail and timber

    OUR HISTORY – Early growth by rail and timber

    This week we offer the second in a series about the early settlement of the district, which is drawn from the writings of an unnamed…

  • A bell that tolls for us all, may soon toll for none

    A bell that tolls for us all, may soon toll for none

    THE bell tower in the Uniting Church grounds in Rosewood is at risk of being dismantled and removed if urgent repairs are not carried out.…

  • Ramblings 29th March 2024

    Ramblings 29th March 2024

    Wouldn’t it be marvellous?   I LIKE to marvel. I love to be surprised by the sheer magnitude of things. I haven’t had much opportunity…

  • Celebrating Harmony Day at Haigslea

    Celebrating Harmony Day at Haigslea

    The Haigslea State School community gathered in what was described as a “beautiful display of unity and diversity” by wearing orange to celebrate Harmony Day,…

  • Anthony’s world goal defying major setback

    Anthony’s world goal defying major setback

    ROSEWOOD Golf Club fanatic Anthony Keenan is rising above a life changing heart attack to pursue a world sporting dream. In dealing with his major…

  • Pye Augustine firms as new councillor

    Pye Augustine firms as new councillor

    PYE Augustine is likely to be the new councillor for Division 1. With Sheila Ireland contesting the mayoralty, the second councillor position for Division 1…

  • Haiglea take home the trophy in swimming comp

    Haiglea take home the trophy in swimming comp

    The local small schools community witnessed an exhilarating display of sportsmanship and talent as the students competed in the annual swimming competition. Haigslea State School…

  • Rosewood club’s milestone recognition

    Rosewood club’s milestone recognition

    DEDICATED duo Terry “Tezza” Hobden and Robert “Beastie” Franklin typify the loyal people keeping the Rosewood Bowls Club going. As Terry assists with planning the…

  • Madden fights for funding share

    Madden fights for funding share

    INCOMING Councillor for Division 4 Jim Madden said he will be going into the job fighting for the region to get its share of funds.…

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