Fassifern Guardian Thousands come to Kalbar festival of flowers KALBAR Sunflower Festival was on last weekend, bringing with it an explosion of yellow, ochre and brown to the Scenic Rim. Lara Hart 24 Apr 2024
Sport Maz, ‘Krause Krusaders’ make a valuable wish GENEROUS, caring and community-minded are among the best descriptions of Fassifern tennis icon Marion ‘Maz’ Verrall. Maz is always eager to promote her sport and Scenic Rim being an accomplished tennis player in midweek and Sunday competitions... David Lems 24 Apr 2024
Nature Chance discovery a real beauty THE discovery of a “red and black beauty” with “long white hairs” at Binna Burra has startled entomologists. Staff Writers 27 Mar 2024
Council McInnes ‘cautiously optimistic’ Duncan McInnes is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about serving a fourth term representing the Division 6 residents on the Scenic Rim Regional Council. Lara Hart 20 Mar 2024
Community ‘School owned bus’ on a drive to opportunity THE Harrisville Lions Club has committed to donating $2,000 per year for the next four years to assist the Boonah State High School broaden student “access to opportunity”. Wendy Creighton 20 Mar 2024
Travel 24 hours ‘on safari’ by Kaye Martin WE awoke to find tigers watching us through the window … and the next night we slept in a tree house and our early morning greeters were giraffes … oh, and I mustn’t forget our encounter with the sun bears. Guest Writer 13 Mar 2024
Fassifern Guardian Teen builder’s saleyard structure stands test of time A LARGE portion of Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyards were built by three men, two of whom were teenagers at the time. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
Fassifern Guardian Collector no more, why Mick’s selling 2,000 plus beer bottles, tinnies MICK Abell is a labeorphilist and proud of it. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
Fassifern Guardian And they’re off…Beauy’s celebrations start with cake IT’S A long word for an even longer time period, Beaudesert’s sesquicentennial celebrations – also known as B150 – has been underway since January and shows no sign of slowing down. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
Fassifern Guardian Seniors under pressure THE cost of living crisis has affected most Australians but those on an old age pension and with limited income, the crunch is more keenly felt. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
Fassifern Guardian Moving, improving and living longer…exercise adds spice to life THERE’S no doubt being active contributes to living longer and enjoying a more fulfilling life, but what about seniors who want to move more but struggle with mobility issues? Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
Fassifern Guardian Banking on it, when cash is no longer king USING cheques and paying by cash has always been the way to do business but things are changing, and as far as senior citizens are concerned, it isn’t for the better. Lara Hart 06 Mar 2024
Community It’s horses for courses in Be Healthy and Active program THERE’S lots of options for seniors of all abilities in Scenic Rim Regional Council’s 2024 Be Healthy and Active program. Staff Writers 06 Mar 2024
Community Yes Minister 6th March 2024 - Rev Rob Weekes, Boonah Harrisville Anglican Church A FEW months ago, we were praying for rain. Rain that would quench the earth and help our crops to grow and our tanks and dams to be filled. In the last three months those prayers have been answered. Guest Writer 06 Mar 2024
Sport Historic season: Bombers celebrate 50 year milestone FASSIFERN Junior Rugby League Football Club officials, players, coaches and supporters are celebrating a wonderful milestone this year – their 50th anniversary. Life member Craig Harsant has compiled some valuable research highlighting the... David Lems 14 Feb 2024
Community New leaders, new leadership format at Boonah High BOONAH State High School’s new student leadership format was formally unveiled during the ceremony of badge presentations to the 2024 school leaders last week. Wendy Creighton 14 Feb 2024
Community Yes Minister 14th February 2024 - Pr. Peter Geyer, Fassifern Lutheran Churches EVERY time you get into your car, you’re stepping out in Faith! Guest Writer 14 Feb 2024
Outdoors Grant boost for club brand THERE’S a compelling enthusiasm in Jeanel Dalgrin’s voice as she talks about one of the Scenic Rim’s newer community organisations, the Boonah Working Stock Dog Club. Staff Writers 07 Feb 2024
Community YES MINISTER 7th February 2024 - James McCulloch, Boonah Harvestpoint Inc Church IF I was to ask you to sum up the message of Jesus in a few words, you might say, Love your neighbour with all your heart, or do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Guest Writer 07 Feb 2024