Outdoors Scenic Rim now a certified eco-destination ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia has been awarded to the Scenic Rim region. Staff Writers 05 Feb 2025
Outdoors Magpie madness, why do they swoop? CYCLISTS riding the many Scenic Rim bike paths with cable ties attached to their helmets is a visual reminder it’s swooping season. Lara Hart 18 Sep 2024
Outdoors QPWS project removes bolts from cliff in Lamington NP MORE than 120 illegally installed rock climbing bolts have been removed from a cliff face in Lamington National Park in the largest project of its kind in the Scenic Rim by the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service. Wendy Creighton 10 Jul 2024
Outdoors Extraordinary commitment recognised in State Landcare awards TAMBORINE Mountain Landcare’s Judith Roland was announced as the 2024 Individual Landcarer winner at the Queensland Landcare Awards on Saturday night. Staff Writers 29 May 2024
Outdoors The Sentinel shatters, base to remain in situ PLANS to further stabilise ‘The Sentinel’ rock beside Tamborine Mountain Road (Geissmann Drive) went awry on Friday. Wendy Creighton 29 May 2024
Outdoors Hunting a lyre BIRDWATCHING is one of those hobbies that can infect you at any point in your life. Drew Creighton 22 May 2024
Outdoors Welcome home to Gerald the Town Cat GERALD the Town Cat has been immortalised in bronze. Wendy Creighton 15 May 2024
Fassifern Guardian Kicking goals and meeting targets, Kasey in the news again BOONAH State High School student Kasey Payne is a high achiever who keeps hitting the target when it comes to achievements and accolades. Lara Hart 13 Mar 2024
Sport Healthy benefits for seniors playing outdoor sport BOWLS, golf and ever-growing sports like masters hockey and cricket are valuable pastimes for seniors to enjoy. Bowls and golf clubs provide regular social and more competitive weekly events that help participants keep healthy physically and... David Lems 06 Mar 2024
Sport Top photos: Firebirds inspire Fassifern’s netballers of the future QUEENSLAND Firebirds netballer Tippah Dwan gains tremendous satisfaction visiting country centres like Fassifern. Apart from seeing the young players smiling and learning, she knows how important it is to keep teenagers in the game. “Hopefully... David Lems 21 Feb 2024
Sport Fassifern work ethic, farm training boosts Jets IPSWICH Jets captain Rhys Jacks appreciates the Fassifern connection as his team starts vital trials for this year’s Hostplus Cup state competition. The Jets tackle the PNG Hunters at the North Ipswich Reserve on Saturday before follow-up trials... David Lems 07 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
Outdoors Dazzling meteor shower to light up skies ONE of the most awe-inspiring, annual astronomical events – set to peak on Thursday evening – will be even better this year. Rob Mellett 13 Dec 2023
Outdoors The Beauty of Life - Mister Stobie’s Pole LIKE Queensland’s Ipswich on the Bremer, South Australia’s Callington has a Bremer River too, about 60 kilometres east of Adelaide, in the hills. Aub Podlich 13 Dec 2023
Outdoors Lights a crowning glory for all to enjoy WILSON Neuendorf has become known as the ‘King of the Christmas Lights’. Wendy Creighton 06 Dec 2023
Outdoors THE family Suchting’s Christmas display A CHRISTMAS lights competition across the Scenic Rim would inspire more people to ‘light up’ their homes and businesses. Wendy Creighton 06 Dec 2023
Fassifern Guardian One Health approach help for humans, animals A COLLABORATIVE approach to the prevention of future pandemics and major health events affecting humans, plants and animals works best using a One Health approach reports Acting Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson. Lara Hart 15 Nov 2023
Outdoors Kokoda Legacy duo hike in honour of husband and dad ON REMEMBRANCE Day this Saturday, a Canungra mother and son will take part in the Kokoda Legacy event in remembrance of their husband and father. Staff Writers 08 Nov 2023
Sport Maroon cricket event a tradition-rich hit HAVING only missed one of 47 previous community events, Ray Harvey knows how valuable the annual Maroon Single Wicket competition is. Ray played in the popular event for more than 35 years “since day dot” before continuing his involvement... David Lems 01 Nov 2023
