Events A fabulous day and a fabulous celebration ON Saturday (April 27), the Mutdapilly community celebrated the 150th anniversary of the opening of a school for nearby settler families on April 27, 1874. Wendy Creighton 02 May 2024
Events Showgirl crowned as Boonah Show countdown begins IT’S SHOW month and 30 sleeps until the Boonah Show. Boonah Show Society vice president Anthony Niebling said every year attendance records were broken and the same was expected this year. Staff Writers 02 May 2024
Fassifern Guardian Tail of adventure has happy ending JACK Russel Eddie had a rough start to life so when a storm’s loud thunderclap startled him, he made a break for it, scarpering over fences and away from the safety of home. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Fassifern Guardian Anzac Day draws out all to honour the Fallen WITH suits pressed and medals shining, hundreds of veterans gathered, then walked through their home towns as they commemorated Anzac Day. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Fassifern Guardian Service men and women honoured at stone memorial unveiling A MEMORIAL stone and plaque dedicated to service men and women was unveiled last week at Boonah Hospital. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Rural Review Plum perfect, bushfood extends meat shelf life INCREASING demand for ‘ready to eat’ meals and a working population which has less time to cook, have compelled food scientists to find better ways to make processed meat last longer. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Rural Review Lucrative links, project help for ag exporters TWO Queensland universities are hopeful a new project will help Australian agricultural organisations improve their trade strategies with China. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Development Eight homes approved for two Eaglesfield Street lots COUNCIL has greenlit a proposal to site eight, detached townhouses on a one-third of a hectare land parcel in Beaudesert. Wendy Creighton 01 May 2024
Development More rural residential land for Kalbar THE town of Kalbar is set to gain more rural residential home sites following the approval of another subdivision by the Council planners. Staff Writers 01 May 2024
Development Grazing paddock to housing estate - first step in mega masterplan THE first stages of what could become a several hundred home site housing estate off Kerry Road in Beaudesert is up for review by the Scenic Rim Regional Council. Wendy Creighton 01 May 2024
Fassifern Guardian Tail of adventure has happy ending JACK Russel Eddie had a rough start to life so when a storm’s loud thunderclap startled him, he made a break for it, scarpering over fences and away from the safety of home. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Fassifern Guardian Anzac Day draws out all to honour the Fallen WITH suits pressed and medals shining, hundreds of veterans gathered, then walked through their home towns as they commemorated Anzac Day. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Fassifern Guardian Service men and women honoured at stone memorial unveiling A MEMORIAL stone and plaque dedicated to service men and women was unveiled last week at Boonah Hospital. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Rural Review Plum perfect, bushfood extends meat shelf life INCREASING demand for ‘ready to eat’ meals and a working population which has less time to cook, have compelled food scientists to find better ways to make processed meat last longer. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Rural Review Lucrative links, project help for ag exporters TWO Queensland universities are hopeful a new project will help Australian agricultural organisations improve their trade strategies with China. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Rural Life Sun shine and blue skies make for a spectacular Australia Day KALBAR Showground was the setting for the Fassifern’s Australia Day celebrations, last week. Lara Hart 01 Feb 2023
Council Federal funds to improve Scenic Rim’s Flood network THE Scenic Rim Regional Council is among the local government areas set to benefit from the federal government’s flood resilience fund, with eight projects receiving a total of $300,000. Staff Writers 24 Apr 2024
Council Development and underspends add to Council bottom line DEVELOPMENT and building continues to boost the bottom line for the Scenic Rim Regional Council – that and a hike in fees for development assessment, plumbing certification and Moogerah Caravan Park site rentals. Wendy Creighton 17 Apr 2024
Council Arts big ideas put forward for grants COUNCILLORS will be asked to take up the Arts Reference Group’s recommendations for grants to support six ‘big ideas’ arts projects, this week. Wendy Creighton 17 Apr 2024
Council McInnes now Deputy Mayor for full term IN a return to tradition, the role of Deputy Mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council will be for the four year term. Wendy Creighton 10 Apr 2024
Council New term, new mayor, new council in the Scenic Rim SCENIC Rim Mayor Tom Sharp spoke of the “elevated expectations and the high hopes” held by the community for the incoming Council in his opening address at the swearing of the new Council last Thursday (March 4) afternoon. Staff Writers 10 Apr 2024
Council New Mayor defines the focus of his leadership role A UNIFIED Council, restoring authority to the councillors, budget reform and transparency are among the goals of the new Scenic Rim Mayor, Tom Sharp. Wendy Creighton 10 Apr 2024
Obituary Ipswich mourns loss of retail icon TRIBUTES are flowing in as the city mourns the loss of one of the giants of retail, respected business leader Tom Edwards. Brian Bennion 21 Feb 2024
Obituary Ipswich loses retail icon RESPECTED business leader Tom Edwards has passed away at age 87. Brian Bennion 17 Feb 2024
Development $35m hotel redevelopment A $35 MILLION redevelopment of the Prince Alfred Hotel is set to put Booval on the map as a major destination. Brian Bennion 07 Feb 2024
Rural Review Loans activated to help hail struck growers recover THE hailstorm that hit areas of the Lockyer Valley region on Friday, November 10 resulted in 18 producers reporting damage, three of which were reported as catastrophic damage, 12 as major damage and three, moderate damage. Lara Hart 29 Nov 2023
Rural Review Plum perfect, bushfood extends meat shelf life INCREASING demand for ‘ready to eat’ meals and a working population which has less time to cook, have compelled food scientists to find better ways to make processed meat last longer. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Rural Review Lucrative links, project help for ag exporters TWO Queensland universities are hopeful a new project will help Australian agricultural organisations improve their trade strategies with China. Lara Hart 01 May 2024
Rural Review Filmed: inside the world of migrant farm workers PEOPLE watching - most of us do it – sometimes we’ll even imagine a story line to go with what we see. Lara Hart 24 Apr 2024
Fassifern Guardian A meating of minds, VR brings farm to city VIRTUAL reality headsets are giving city dwellers insight into the world of red meat production. Lara Hart 24 Apr 2024
Events A fabulous day and a fabulous celebration ON Saturday (April 27), the Mutdapilly community celebrated the 150th anniversary of the opening of a school for nearby settler families on April 27, 1874. Wendy Creighton 02 May 2024
Events Showgirl crowned as Boonah Show countdown begins IT’S SHOW month and 30 sleeps until the Boonah Show. Boonah Show Society vice president Anthony Niebling said every year attendance records were broken and the same was expected this year. Staff Writers 02 May 2024
Music Heart-pumping Tina show THE vibe is electric, and the costume changes come in a flash – and if the rave reviews are anything to go by, Ruva Ngwenya as Tina Turner is very much hot property. Rob Mellett 01 May 2024
Arts The Power of the Natural and Feminine HER not-so-secret power was the ability to turn anyone who looked directly at her into stone, but this was not always the case. Guest Writer 01 May 2024
Sport Charlie’s welcome birthday return chasing new goal POPULAR, powerful and Players’ Player again. What a way for Fassifern Bombers torpedo Charlie Christensen to enjoy his 25th birthday, scoring a superb try and making his dramatic comeback with a stint in the sinbin. However, that’s Christensen... David Lems 01 May 2024
Sport Hayden’s no-injury mission for unbeaten Bombers FORMER Bombers A-Grade player Hayden Quade is satisfied with where he is rebuilding his rugby league career. That’s especially the case after he shared in Fassifern’s third consecutive Reserve Grade victory at Hayes Oval last Sunday. While the... David Lems 01 May 2024
Sport Vital teamwork from community restoring Hayes Oval TEAM spirit is alive and well in the Scenic Rim. Fassifern Bombers Rugby League Club president Paul Roderick praised loyal colleague Robin Gilloway and senior players for their tremendous effort getting Hayes Oval ready for the latest matches. “It... David Lems 01 May 2024
Sport Captain’s hat-trick seals superb Boonah win A TIMELY hat-trick by Boonah captain Megan Gutzke has provided a double boost for this year’s Division 1 Queensland Christian Soccer Association team. Gutzke’s three-goal haul in Boonah’s 6-0 win over Raceview proved this season’s revamped... David Lems 01 May 2024
Sport Vital teamwork from community restoring Hayes Oval TEAM spirit is alive and well in the Scenic Rim. Fassifern Bombers Rugby League Club president Paul Roderick praised loyal colleague Robin Gilloway and senior players for their tremendous effort getting Hayes Oval ready for the latest matches. “It... David Lems 01 May 2024
Sport QRL awards nominated Bombers juniors share Anzac message THE Fassifern Bombers Junior Rugby League Club has been shortlisted for three state awards having just delivered a wonderful Anzac message. The club kicked off its latest junior season with a respectful Anzac Day Super Saturday program at Hayes... David Lems 01 May 2024
Sport Krause Krusaders ‘play out of their skin’ in charity tournament FASSIFERN tennis enthusiast Maz Verrall and her Krause Krusaders celebrated a victorious effort at the Beaudesert and District Tennis Association courts last Saturday night. “It was such an amazing result,” Maz said, sharing the success with... David Lems 01 May 2024
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