Fassifern Guardian

Scenic Rim wedding vendors populate the state finalist list

MORE than 8,700 newlyweds were asked to rate their wedding suppliers in the lead up to the Queensland 2025 ABIA Wedding Industry Awards.

Wendy Creighton

15 Oct 2025

Bushfires

Potentially ‘vicious’ bushfire controlled quickly by firies

IT HAS been a very lucky start to the bushfire season in comparison to last year, says an Aratula Rural Firie.

Wendy Creighton

15 Oct 2025

Rural Review

Digital twins: bridging the gap between lab and farm

TO MANY producers, digital twin farm technology is a futuristic concept – an impossible reality when it comes to day to day operations.

Wendy Creighton

15 Oct 2025

Development

Tourist cabins approved for School Road property

SIX tourist cabins were approved this month for a property opposite St Bernard State School on Tamborine Mountain.

Wendy Creighton

15 Oct 2025

Fassifern Guardian

Gift from the past, Boonah Scout’s unexpected windfall

THE account was on the cusp of closing and losing its balance when Grady Thompson reopened Boonah Scout’s old banking account with Bendigo Bank.

Lara Hart

15 Oct 2025

Screen

‘Regretting You’: Can Colleen Hoover’s next film adaptation win back the fans?

MOVE over, ‘It Ends With Us’ - there’s a new Colleen Hoover adaptation heading for the big screen, and this one promises fewer flower shops and far more family drama.

Alexis Poulsen

15 Oct 2025

Police

Fassifern Police - 15th October 2025

On Sunday (October 12), a Ford Ranger, trailer and quad bike were stolen from a property at Kents Lagoon.

Staff Writers

15 Oct 2025

Development

On the Council planner’s desk - 15th October 2025

ARE you interested in what developments are in the planning stages in your neighbourhood?

Staff Writers

15 Oct 2025

Council

A message from Cr Marshall Chalk - 15th October 2025

AFTER a wet year it has turned slightly dry in the last few weeks, however the longer term forecast is for above average rainfall this summer, so hopefully it starts raining shortly.

Guest Writer

15 Oct 2025

Events

‘It’s back!’ Rosewood native plant sale

THE Rosewood Native Plant Sale and Enviro Day should be marked on every gardener’s calendar.

Staff Writers

15 Oct 2025

SCENIC RIM

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Development

On the Council planner’s desk - 15th October 2025

ARE you interested in what developments are in the planning stages in your neighbourhood?

Staff Writers

15 Oct 2025

Police

Fassifern Police - 15th October 2025

On Sunday (October 12), a Ford Ranger, trailer and quad bike were stolen from a property at Kents Lagoon.

Staff Writers

15 Oct 2025

Development

Tourist cabins approved for School Road property

SIX tourist cabins were approved this month for a property opposite St Bernard State School on Tamborine Mountain.

Wendy Creighton

15 Oct 2025

Development

Cabin visitor accommodation proposed for rural Rosevale

SIX tourist cabins on a rural property at Rosevale could be the next short term accommodation option for Scenic Rim visitors.

Wendy Creighton

08 Oct 2025

Development

CCTV upgrade for two Scenic Rim CBDs through grant win

THE business precincts in two Scenic Rim towns will soon have upgraded CCTV coverage.

Staff Writers

08 Oct 2025

BUSINESS

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Rural Review

Digital twins: bridging the gap between lab and farm

TO MANY producers, digital twin farm technology is a futuristic concept – an impossible reality when it comes to day to day operations.

Wendy Creighton

15 Oct 2025

Health

Seniors Insight - Heart health, mental well-being – dogs get a good wrap

DO DOGS make great companions for retirees? There’s lots of research to prove they do or they can if there’s a good match with their owner.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Technology

Seniors Insight - WiFi to shared streaming log-ins – how secure are your passwords

LOOKING at how travelers stay connected during their holidays, a cyber security expert reviews how security can slip through the cracks. This year, travel and technology were more intertwined than ever. Many vacationers relied on airport WiFi to...

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Rural Review

Guarding the future of the staple potato

POTATOES are number three on the list of the most consumed crops in the world.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

CULTURE

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Screen

‘Regretting You’: Can Colleen Hoover’s next film adaptation win back the fans?

MOVE over, ‘It Ends With Us’ - there’s a new Colleen Hoover adaptation heading for the big screen, and this one promises fewer flower shops and far more family drama.

Alexis Poulsen

15 Oct 2025

Events

Scenic Rim wedding vendors populate the state finalist list

MORE than 8,700 newlyweds were asked to rate their wedding suppliers in the lead up to the Queensland 2025 ABIA Wedding Industry Awards.

Wendy Creighton

15 Oct 2025

Events

‘It’s back!’ Rosewood native plant sale

THE Rosewood Native Plant Sale and Enviro Day should be marked on every gardener’s calendar.

Staff Writers

15 Oct 2025

Events

Scenic Rim set to sing with Qld Music Trails this November

THE Scenic Rim Trail will unfold across three events from October 31 to November 9, this year.

Staff Writers

08 Oct 2025

SPORT

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Sport

Fassifern’s vital role in Cricket Ipswich growth

FASSIFERN-bred Paul Newlove is embracing his new role as Cricket Ipswich (CI) president. He has made a smooth transition from acting president last season to overseeing a number of important areas for the 2025/26 season. His priority is encouraging...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Fassifern Bushrangers survive in bizarre victory

IN near darkness and with eight overs remaining, the Fassifern Bushrangers were declared winners under bizarre circumstances. The Bushrangers were just two runs ahead under the Duckworth-Lewis formula when play was called off at 5.59pm at Coronation...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Rebels captain’s reward for selfless vigoro move

SPORTY Rebels captain Maryann “Maz” Watterson retired on 42 to give other teammates the chance to enjoy the start of the new Fassifern vigoro season. The opening batter’s selfless decision paid off with Rebels scoring 89 and dismissing...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Thanks for outstanding Fassifern club commitment

Opinion AS we move from the winter to summer sporting seasons, it’s timely to acknowledge the many dedicated Fassifern people. We are so fortunate to have a diverse range of players, officials, coaches, referees and umpires, along with volunteers...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

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