News
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Common, but far from commonplace
The Eastern Rosella is a common sight in our region and it seems that only when we get the chance to look at length at…
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Big 150 celebrations planned for Rosewood school
THE countdown has begun as Rosewood State School’s 150th Committee works towards its anniversary celebrations. The committee is made up of current P&C members, Acting…
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Rural firies say new trucks useless
RURAL firefighters say their new trucks will put lives at risk. The firies said the Rural Fire Service Queensland Medium Attack 2024 Isuzu is too…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…












