Fassifern Guardian

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

Rural Review

Coffee farmer loves the daily grind

LAST week Rural Review introduced readers to Dr Oliver Knox and his work educating people on the importance of good soil health.

Lara Hart

18 Dec 2024

Rural Review

Indigenous agriculture industry ‘worth billions’

A REPORT by the Department of Agriculture found Indigenous agriculture has the potential to contribute more than $2 billion of a $100 billion goal set for the agricultural industry by 2030.

Lara Hart

18 Dec 2024

Rural Review

Life through the eyes of an insect

A BUG’S life is a cartoon but what if humans could watch the behaviours of insects using the latest technology?

Lara Hart

18 Dec 2024

Fassifern Guardian

(Cane) toad in the hole dinner at Boonah for documentary host

AN episode of ABC documentary series Eat the Invaders has women catching cane toads at Boonah Golf Club for host Tony Armstrong to eat.

Lara Hart

11 Dec 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Krause appointed Deputy Speaker

MEMBER for Scenic Rim Jon Krause has been appointed Deputy Speaker of Queensland Parliament.

Lara Hart

11 Dec 2024

Fassifern Guardian

Take two for Boonah High formal parade

THE rain almost took away their moment to shine but nothing beats the resilience of country kids.

Lara Hart

11 Dec 2024

SCENIC RIM

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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

Development

Planners suggest ‘no go’ to Queen Street self storage

SCENIC Rim councillors will this week consider the future of an existing self storage operation in the main street of Harrisville.

Wendy Creighton

18 Dec 2024

Development

Move for higher density housing in Beaudesert

A NEW medium density residential zone allowing one dwelling per 300sqm could be added to the local Planning Scheme if the Scenic Rim councillors approve a proposal put forward by the Council planners, this week.

Wendy Creighton

18 Dec 2024

BUSINESS

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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

Automotive

Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs, delays models

NISSAN will cut 9,000 jobs from its global workforce and reduce the number of the cars it makes by 20 percent as financial losses hit home.

Staff Writers

13 Nov 2024

CULTURE

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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

Screen

Better Man: The electrifying story of Robbie Williams hits the big screen

THE life of Robbie Williams, one of the most enigmatic and influential entertainers of our time, is set to dazzle audiences on the big screen in the upcoming biopic Better Man.

Guest Writer

18 Dec 2024

Events

Serendipity and an intricate dance

Their romance leading to their wedding was an intricate dance of fine tuned planning wrapped in happy childhood memories of the green hills and blue mountains of the Scenic Rim.

Wendy Creighton

11 Dec 2024

SPORT

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Sport

Bushrangers chasing more title glory

STAND-IN Fassifern Bushrangers captain Graham Andrews enjoys every opportunity to lead his side in the Cricket Ipswich Third Grade competition. However, his three most recent stints replacing regular skipper Grant Harvey have resulted in washouts...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Finishing touches needed for top Fassifern assets

Opinion AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the hard-working Fassifern sports officials, players coaches and volunteers for their ongoing contributions. It’s immensely satisfying chatting to everyone during my weekend...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Top Fassifern officials hope to light up 2025

FASSIFERN Cricket Association (FCA) president Ian Pocock has two extra reasons to be excited about next year as leading regional administrators share what’s on their wish lists. The FCA committee is planning a 125th anniversary reunion and...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Horses, people give Beaudesert trainer joy

HORSES are her first love, but it is the people she has met on her equine expedition that make life even more special for Diane Murphy. The New-Zealand-born trainer now at home in Beaudesert became involved in racing as an escape from the...

Peter Foley

11 Dec 2024