Fassifern Guardian

Rescue drama scenarios played out in SES teams comp

IT was ‘game on’ for the teams competing in the SES South East Disaster Rescue competition hosted by the Scenic Rim SES in Boonah, on Sunday.

Wendy Creighton

01 Oct 2025

Events

Festival of a million blooms elevated to ‘Uniquely Queensland’

KALBAR Sunflower Festival has been judged as ‘uniquely Queensland’ and awarded one of the first grants under the State Government’s Homegrown Destination Events fund.

Wendy Creighton

01 Oct 2025

Travel

Seniors Insight - Spoilt for choice on great Australian train journeys

MY FIRST memory of travelling by train was when our school teacher and assorted parents boarded our class on the last train out of Boonah, bound for Ipswich.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Technology

Seniors Insight - WiFi to shared streaming log-ins – how secure are your passwords

LOOKING at how travelers stay connected during their holidays, a cyber security expert reviews how security can slip through the cracks. This year, travel and technology were more intertwined than ever. Many vacationers relied on airport WiFi to...

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Health

Seniors Insight - Heart health, mental well-being – dogs get a good wrap

DO DOGS make great companions for retirees? There’s lots of research to prove they do or they can if there’s a good match with their owner.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Events

Seniors Insight - Seniors invited to have the time of their lives

SENIORS Month events in Ipswich begin today (Wednesday) with an expo in the Ipswich Showgrounds featuring information stalls, workshops and local entertainment.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Events

Country festival brings stalls, hay sculptures, carrot comp and Deja Vu

ALL the hallmarks of a highly successful street festival will again be in place for Kalbar Country Day 2025.

Wendy Creighton

01 Oct 2025

Development

Cryna poultry farm makes move to double capacity

A POULTRY farm at Cryna, 5km from Beaudesert, set to more than double its capacity if the owners can gain approval from the Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Wendy Creighton

01 Oct 2025

Events

Brewmaster from Munich to Boonah

TO LOOK at Max Roeller, you wouldn’t think he’d be old enough to have learned the ancient skills that have brought German beer makers accolades across the world.

Guest Writer

01 Oct 2025

Development

Fate and coincidence: couple drawn to Boonah Tavern

LYNDA Mifsud thinks there was something weird, something fateful about the way she ended up running a pub in Boonah.

Guest Writer

01 Oct 2025

SCENIC RIM

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Development

Fate and coincidence: couple drawn to Boonah Tavern

LYNDA Mifsud thinks there was something weird, something fateful about the way she ended up running a pub in Boonah.

Guest Writer

01 Oct 2025

Development

New Robson Road subdivision gains Council approval

A BUFFER strip between residential and agricultural land, koala tree planting along a gully, street lighting and street trees are among the caveats Council set on the approval of a subdivision on the northern side of Robson Road outside Boonah.

Wendy Creighton

01 Oct 2025

Editorial

Letter to the Editor - Correction

I REFER to the news items in the Fassifern Guardian (24.09.2025), concerning a new RSL Club for Beaudesert.

Guest Writer

01 Oct 2025

Development

Subdivision plans for greenfield site off Tubber Road

A NEW 49 lot subdivision on the western side of Beaudesert is in the application stages.

Wendy Creighton

01 Oct 2025

Police

Fassifern Police - 1st October 2025

An arrest warrant has been issued for a female, 49, of no fixed address following an arson and stealing incident at the Shell Roadhouse, Aratula at approximately 11.00pm on Monday, September 22.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

BUSINESS

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Health

Seniors Insight - Heart health, mental well-being – dogs get a good wrap

DO DOGS make great companions for retirees? There’s lots of research to prove they do or they can if there’s a good match with their owner.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Technology

Seniors Insight - WiFi to shared streaming log-ins – how secure are your passwords

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Rural Review

Guarding the future of the staple potato

POTATOES are number three on the list of the most consumed crops in the world.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Rural Review

Issac the Supreme Champion, cracks the Central Queensland market

ONLY seconds after the auctioneer declared “Lot 407 sold for $55,000 to Redskin Droughtmasters”, Shane Hauschildt’s phone started to buzz.

Wendy Creighton

24 Sep 2025

CULTURE

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Events

Seniors Insight - Seniors invited to have the time of their lives

SENIORS Month events in Ipswich begin today (Wednesday) with an expo in the Ipswich Showgrounds featuring information stalls, workshops and local entertainment.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Travel

Seniors Insight - Spoilt for choice on great Australian train journeys

MY FIRST memory of travelling by train was when our school teacher and assorted parents boarded our class on the last train out of Boonah, bound for Ipswich.

Staff Writers

01 Oct 2025

Events

Rescue drama scenarios played out in SES teams comp

IT was ‘game on’ for the teams competing in the SES South East Disaster Rescue competition hosted by the Scenic Rim SES in Boonah, on Sunday.

Wendy Creighton

01 Oct 2025

Events

Festival of a million blooms elevated to ‘Uniquely Queensland’

KALBAR Sunflower Festival has been judged as ‘uniquely Queensland’ and awarded one of the first grants under the State Government’s Homegrown Destination Events fund.

Wendy Creighton

01 Oct 2025

SPORT

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Sport

Captain’s tribute to coach, teammates after tough year

FASSIFERN Bombers captain Pat Samatua wished A-Grade coach Wayne Finch the best after he collected the latest Best and Fairest Award. It was the second year in a row the Bombers’ leader won the major accolade at the senior club presentation night...

David Lems

01 Oct 2025

Sport

Top recognition for dedicated Bombers women

TWO of the Fassifern Bombers’ most dedicated club people were honoured at the latest awards presentation at Harrisville. Chloe Cobbin was surprised but grateful to be recognized as Club Person of the Year. Bombers’ senior club president Paul...

David Lems

01 Oct 2025

Sport

Fassifern netball’s spirit displayed in latest awards

THE achievements of Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) participants were celebrated at the latest presentation function at the Vue Restaurant in Boonah. Winning teams and runners-up from the recent grand finals united along with recognizing the...

David Lems

01 Oct 2025

Sport

Fassifern club receives ‘champion’ recognition

WHEN it comes to being a “healthy” club, the Fassifern Bombers continue to provide a strong heartbeat in the community. The dedication of officials, players, coaches and supporters was recognized with the Bombers named Senior Club Champions at...

David Lems

24 Sep 2025

DIGITAL EDITIONS

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