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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Firies message to landowners
A SEPTEMBER run of uncontrolled bushfires within South East Queensland’s regional areas have firies worried about what hotter months will deliver. A South East Queensland…
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Little Snappers show off photography skills
THERE were plenty of entries in Moreton Border News Little Snappers My Favourite Thing photography competition. We loved seeing what puts a smile on the…
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Rosewood club’s reward for ‘having a go’
MASTERS rider Brent Armstrong shares the competitive challenge other members of the Rosewood Hack and Pony Club thrive on. “I’d love to win the state…
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Council backs local events with small grants
FOUR local not-for-profit organisations will share in $11,300 in Ipswich City Council funding in support of community events. “This funding helps not-for-profit organisations bring local…












