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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.…

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…

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…

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

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…