Fassifern Guardian

Smashed, Boonah shops targeted by crims

FIVE shops in Boonah’s shopping district were targeted in a series of smash and grab style robberies early Friday morning.

Lara Hart

15 Jan 2025

Fassifern Guardian

Devastating derecho destruction one year on

WHILE much of the Scenic Rim is waterlogged and boggy, this time last year conditions were a lot worse.

Lara Hart

15 Jan 2025

Fassifern Guardian

Meat and greet, new butcher on High Street

THERE is a new butcher at the Butcher Co in Boonah, while he’s new to the store, he’s been a butcher since 15.

Lara Hart

15 Jan 2025

Fassifern Guardian

Nerf passion helps Matt find his happy place

BUILDING and modifying Nerf guns is good therapy says Kooralbyn dad Matt Dyer.

Lara Hart

15 Jan 2025

Rural Review

Branding a new variety adds a commercial edge

THE business of growing fruit took an unexpected turn for a South East Queensland family when they discovered one of their custard apple trees was fruiting out of season.

Lara Hart

15 Jan 2025

Rural Review

‘Ugly fruit’ makeovers keep it out of bin

DIVERSIFICATION is important in an industry where demand for aesthetically pleasing fruit and vegetables has led to mass wastage.

Lara Hart

15 Jan 2025

Fassifern Guardian

Connected through play, donation brings joy to Fiji kids

THE enjoyment of play is the same for all children, no matter where they live.

Lara Hart

18 Dec 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Children key to Christmas magic

IS THE magic of Christmas the same for adults as it is for children?

Lara Hart

18 Dec 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Nominations open for Australia Day 2025

AND just like that the time has come to think about Australia Day 2025 and the individuals and organisations that work hard to make life better for all in the community.

Lara Hart

18 Dec 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Lifelong love for learning kept teacher in the game

AS A military kid, Karen Douglas went to 13 different schools before graduating Year 12.

Lara Hart

18 Dec 2024

SCENIC RIM

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Fassifern Guardian

Nerf passion helps Matt find his happy place

BUILDING and modifying Nerf guns is good therapy says Kooralbyn dad Matt Dyer.

Lara Hart

15 Jan 2025

Development

Boyland polo field and stables figure in bid for approval

A POLO field, stables, sheds and a covered deck are all in the mix of an application to the Scenic Rim Council planners.

Wendy Creighton

15 Jan 2025

Development

Three more stages approved in the Spring Creek estate

THREE more stages in what is planned to be the more than 800 lot Spring Creek residential subdivision in Beaudesert were approved just before Christmas.

Wendy Creighton

15 Jan 2025

Development

Move to change Mt Walker quarry conditions

IT took three years to go through the approval process, attracted more than 190 written objections, led to several protest meetings and left a rural community in fear that its operation would be to the detriment of local agricultural practices and lifestyle.

Wendy Creighton

15 Jan 2025

Fassifern Guardian

Connected through play, donation brings joy to Fiji kids

THE enjoyment of play is the same for all children, no matter where they live.

Lara Hart

18 Dec 2024

BUSINESS

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Fassifern Guardian

Meat and greet, new butcher on High Street

THERE is a new butcher at the Butcher Co in Boonah, while he’s new to the store, he’s been a butcher since 15.

Lara Hart

15 Jan 2025

Automotive

Jaguar to enter EV market

BRITISH luxury and sports car icon Jaguar is rebirthing as an electric-carmaker – one that promises to “copy nothing”.

Staff Writers

18 Dec 2024

Automotive

Warner Bros to build 10 Batmobiles

WARNER Bros studios is building 10 driveable versions of its six-wheeled Batman Tumbler.

Staff Writers

13 Nov 2024

Automotive

Tasman to take on big players

SOUTH KOREAN carmaker Kia has officially unveiled its Aussie-influenced 2025 Tasman ute.

Staff Writers

13 Nov 2024

CULTURE

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Screen

Animation to live action, horror to fairytale – remake releases in 2025

REBOOTS, remakes and re-imaginings are prominent in the list of movie releases set to entertain us in 2025.

Staff Writers

15 Jan 2025

Events

A perfect fit

THERE are a lot of words one could use to describe how Carly and Adam first met –happenstance, coincidence, fortuitous, kismet.

Wendy Creighton

15 Jan 2025

Arts

Colour in our lives - Felicity Smith

EVERY one of us with the gift of sight is affected by colour.

Guest Writer

18 Dec 2024

Events

Of fish & chips & an ocean view

ABBEY and Nathaniel’s first date was on a headland overlooking the ocean at Ballina.

Wendy Creighton

18 Dec 2024

SPORT

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Sport

New coach Finch thrives on ‘professional’ Fassifern vibe

RESPECTED mentor Wayne Finch has kicked off a new year impressed with the “welcoming vibe” he has received coaching a country team for the first time. The former Swifts premiership-winning coach has taken over the reins of the Fassifern Bombers...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

State titles revamp in Boonah due to weather

AS a leading player and official, Jan Dover is heavily involved in major vigoro competitions. The Rebels club and Fassifern representative team captain enjoys working with other dedicated volunteers ensuring the sport continues to provide quality...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Washout frustration: Bushrangers keen to build on consistency

ASTUTE Fassifern Bushrangers captain Grant Harvey was disappointed to lose the first scheduled match of 2025 to wet weather. Forty millimetres of rain in Boonah last Friday night made it impossible for the opening game against Strollers Mallara to...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Ella’s added excitement defending Qld title

AFTER a “nice surprise” sharing in last year’s Queensland Senior Club Championship success, Ella Faulkner is even more eager to defend the title on home soil this week. The first-year Aussies senior team captain and wicketkeeper was part of...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025