Fassifern Guardian Floating fire ants fuel fear as hay into NSW halted CROSS border hay transport has been suspended as flood affected residents find fire ant colonies ‘rafting’ in South East Queensland. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Faith moves on the mountain as church opens doors A CHURCHES’ doors are always open to those in need and the community was in need during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Enthusiast loves making motorcycles whole again THERE’S something beautiful in cruising the countryside on two wheels, and something magical when the machine is from a different era. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Mt Walker family lose everything in fire THEIR house burned to the ground while Tropical Cyclone Alfred dropped deluges of rain and formed cyclonic winds. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Inspirational women celebrated on international day INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is held on March 8, it’s a day that celebrates the achievements of women in their communities. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Rural Review Boar interaction link to disease, crop damage UNDERSTANDING how feral pigs interact is critical for national biosecurity and mitigating the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural destruction. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Rural Review Bridge of knowledge over uncertainty in livestock industry THE rise in small block and hobby farmer numbers post-Covid hasn’t gone unnoticed by longtime producers in the industry. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Rural Review Koala only species to genetically adapt in real time THE koala has made history as the only species actively adapting in a genetic response to disease in real time and while being studied by researchers. Lara Hart 19 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Adventurer ascends in a world of silence SCENIC Rim mountaineer and adventurer Ricky Ellis lives in a world of silence but it’s not what he can’t do that matters, but rather what he can do. Lara Hart 12 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Soaring with eagles, glider club takes off ‘THE safest form of flying you can possibly do’ … that is how gliding was explained to the Fassifern Guardian. Lara Hart 12 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Country music stays alive in top 12 HE’S the young father from Beaudesert whose country music twist on popular tunes is winning the hearts of judges and viewers on Australian Idol. Lara Hart 12 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian First time for theme park winner Fay SHE’S lived in the Scenic Rim for decades and not once visited the theme parks on its borders. Lara Hart 12 Mar 2025
Rural Review Diversification, innovation and a niche market DIVERSIFICATION is the core business on Petersen’s Farm in Woolooga, north-west of Gympie. Lara Hart 12 Mar 2025
Rural Review No safety net, Australian livestock genetics at risk of extinction AN ORGANISATION focused on preserving the genetics of rare and endangered livestock is in its fifth year of fundraising for a gene bank in Australia. Lara Hart 12 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Today’s seniors have aged like fine wine SOME things age like milk and others like a decent drop of red. Lara Hart 05 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Life through the lens of a wartime photographer NESTLED between sheets of tissue and glued to black cardboard, memories of war live within the pages of John Beaton’s photo albums. Lara Hart 05 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian McAuley school leaders ready for a cohesive 2025 MCAULEY College student leaders have been assigned their roles for 2025 and are excited about what the new school year will bring. Lara Hart 05 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Boonah Primary keen on clean up event Boonah State School took part in the annual Clean Up Australia Day initiative on Monday Lara Hart 05 Mar 2025
Fassifern Guardian Likeable rogue a right craic up WHAT do Madonna, Bono and Cher have in common with comedian Jimeoin? Lara Hart 05 Mar 2025
