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Fassifern Guardian

Kay stakes a place in Rural Women’s Award

Kerry dairy farmer, Kay Tommerup has been announced as one of four finalists in the Qld Rural Women’s Award.

Wendy Creighton
6 hours ago
FEATURE

One last hike: NZ food and wine tour

Part three of a a light-hearted account of travels through wine country during a food and wine tour of the South Island of New Zealand.

Drew Creighton
22 Feb 2020
NEWS

Freedom of the City of London granted to John Deeks

Determination and grit, and a capable aide-de-camp, made it possible for John Deeks to board a flight to London to accept the ‘Freedom of the City of London’.

Wendy Creighton
22 Feb 2020
POLITICS

Scenic Rim election at the starters gate

At midday today, the Queensland Local Government election process will begin with the publishing of the Notice of Election by the Electoral Commission.

Wendy Creighton
22 Feb 2020
NEWS

Road upgrade at Mutdapilly planned for C’ham Highway

The road surface on the Cunningham Highway between Sugarloaf Road and Glencairn Road at Mutdapilly is scheduled for improvement works.

Staff Writers
13 hours ago
SPORT

PBs topple at State Sprint Championships

It was a weekend of fast times and outstanding performances as ten of Boonah’s best age swimmers competed at the 2020 Queensland Sprint Championships during the weekend at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.

Guest Writer
21 Feb 2020
BUSHFIRES

Extra $275k for bushfire recovery

The Scenic Rim Regional Council was given $275,000 in bushfire assistance which increases the total funding to $1.275 million.

Drew Creighton
21 Feb 2020
Breaking

$3000 grant open to drought affected farmers

Grants of up to $3000 will be available to eligible drought affected Scenic Rim farmers, Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz announced on Thursday.

Drew Creighton
20 Feb 2020
BUSHFIRES

Govt funds $15m Large Air Tanker for bushfires

More than $15 million and $3.1 million for ongoing costs will be spent to have a tanker for the exclusive use of Queensland.

Drew Creighton
20 Feb 2020
Fassifern Guardian

Paddington Rotary’s drive for drought relief brings cash to town

Almost 100 cars and up to 250 people joined the Paddington Rotary Club’s drought relief rally to Boonah and Warwick on Sunday.

Wendy Creighton
13 hours ago
NEWS
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NEWS

Govt grant for late 2020 Binna Burra Festival

Binna Burra Lodge has been given $50,000 in State Government funding to run a festival to celebrate the partial re-opening of the tourist facility on Lamington Plateau.

Staff Writers
19 Feb 2020
NEWS

Two charged for Boonah showground disturbance

Police were called to a disturbance at the Boonah Showgrounds around 6.00pm on Friday night. 

Guest Writer
17 Feb 2020
NEWS

Drug stats improve at Peak Festival

Local Police have reported on Monday morning, the offence statistics from the Earth Frequency Festival were greatly improved in comparison to last year.

Guest Writer
17 Feb 2020
Fassifern Guardian

Jan-Feb rainfall trumps 2019 total

More rain has fallen across the Fassifern in the past four weeks than in the 12 months of 2019 but can our worst drought in history be declared over?

Wendy Creighton
16 Feb 2020
Fassifern Guardian

Kay stakes a place in Rural Women’s Award

Kerry dairy farmer, Kay Tommerup has been announced as one of four finalists in the Qld Rural Women’s Award.

Wendy Creighton
6 hours ago
NEWS

Badges presented to All Saints’ 2020 student leaders

All Saints’ School and House Captains were presented with their badges of office at a ceremony in front of the school community on Monday afternoon.

Wendy Creighton
17 Feb 2020
PROPERTY & AGRICULTURE
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Breaking

$3000 grant open to drought affected farmers

Grants of up to $3000 will be available to eligible drought affected Scenic Rim farmers, Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz announced on Thursday.

Drew Creighton
20 Feb 2020
PROPERTY & AGRICULTURE

Teviotville hay contracting firm sold

The busy hay contracting firm, formerly an arm of SEQ Tractors at Teviotville, began 45 years ago when two teenage boys asked to borrow their father’s hay baling equipment to bale their neighbour’s lucerne.

Wendy Creighton
19 Feb 2020
PROPERTY & AGRICULTURE

Rain, warm weather perfect for fire ants

The substantial falls of rain in the Fassifern is good news for landowners trying to get rid of fire ants from their backyards, paddocks and agricultural land.

Drew Creighton
15 Feb 2020
PROPERTY & AGRICULTURE

Emergency fencing appeal hits almost $13k

The Boonah Lions Emergency Fencing Fund Appeal has reached almost $13,000 and the Club is calling for more applicants.

Wendy Creighton
15 Jan 2020
FEATURE
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Fassifern Guardian

The Lords cricketer who founded the Fassifern Cricket Assn

The renowned first class wicket keeper also founded the Beaudesert Cricket Club, named Kooralbyn, was chosen as Best 11 in England and “paralysed the Ipswichites”

Wendy Creighton
19 Feb 2020
FEATURE

One last hike: NZ food and wine tour

Part three of a a light-hearted account of travels through wine country during a food and wine tour of the South Island of New Zealand.

Drew Creighton
22 Feb 2020
FEATURE

Maureen retires from a career she loved

Enrolled Nurse Mauree Gimpel advised Matron Ethel Brent during her 1976 interview for a nursing position at the Boonah Hospital that she would only be able to stay for a few months.

Wendy Creighton
19 Feb 2020
FEATURE

No coffee, no wine: NZ food and wine tour

The old knees were not co-operating and everytime I took a step they would make odd creaking noises, so we decided to spend the night at our accommodation.

Drew Creighton
15 Feb 2020
FEATURE

Wildlife carers network will take the call

Carers involved with Scenic Rim Wildlife Rescue have their hands full of injured and orphaned animals at the moment.

Wendy Creighton
17 Feb 2020
Fassifern Guardian

A vision of Utopia or a Joh-echo?: Editorial

Infrastructure promises are the popular ‘go to’ policy for many governments peering towards the precipitous future of uncertain elections.

Editorial
19 Feb 2020
POLITICS
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POLITICS

Scenic Rim election at the starters gate

At midday today, the Queensland Local Government election process will begin with the publishing of the Notice of Election by the Electoral Commission.

Wendy Creighton
22 Feb 2020
POLITICS

2020 Council election: Candidates so far

With the election fast approaching, it’s important to get to know the candidates that may one day represent your division.

Drew Creighton
31 Jan 2020
Exclusive

New contender in Scenic Rim mayoral race

Dr Chris Summers has announced plans to stand as a candidate for Mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council at the forthcoming local government election.

Wendy Creighton
18 Feb 2020
POLITICS

Sharp to run for Mayor of the Scenic Rim

Tom Sharp from Beechmont has declared his plans to nominate for the Scenic Rim Mayoralty, which means there are now four contenders for the top role in the Regional Council.

Wendy Creighton
20 Feb 2020
SPORT
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SPORT

PBs topple at State Sprint Championships

It was a weekend of fast times and outstanding performances as ten of Boonah’s best age swimmers competed at the 2020 Queensland Sprint Championships during the weekend at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.

Guest Writer
21 Feb 2020
SPORT

Fassifern to host Qld Senior Vigoro titles

Boonah’s Coronation Park will be the venue for the 2020 Queensland Senior Vigoro Titles from Friday to Sunday, this week. 

Drew Creighton
18 Feb 2020
SPORT

Young Guns buckle to Kalbar campdrafter

Beau Beutel from Kalbar proved he’s a top gun in campdraft at Australia’s biggest campdrafting competition in Tamworth, last week.

Wendy Creighton
12 Feb 2020
SPORT

Dozen Boonah swimmers off to sprint champs

A dozen of Boonah’s best young swimmers are off to Brisbane to compete in the 2020 sprint championships on February 1.

Drew Creighton
01 Feb 2020