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24 July 2024

Festival still fighting

Woodfordia managing director Amanda Jackes emphasised in a heartfelt letter how critical attendance is this year, more than it has ever been, due to poor sales last year and increasing financial pressures. “At a gathering earlier this year, everyone ...

24 July 2024

Bore drill blunder

Investigators found that multiple bores were constructed by the operator without them holding a Queensland water bore driller’s licence or being under the constant physical supervision of a person who is licensed to construct bores in the state. DRDM...

24 July 2024

A century of adventures

Over its 100 years, the Caboolture Scout Group has faced many challenges, including being forced to close twice: once at the start of the Depression (reopening in 1937) and once during World War II (reopening in 1948). Caboolture Scout Group’s Bookin...

23 July 2024

Wildlife day delight

The day included a variety of species’ topics, presented by experts from their fields of knowledge. Care4esK President Darren Bate said the day was a great success, with the venue filled, and a heartening enthusiasm for precious native wildlife emana...

23 July 2024

A new battery deadline

The decision period has been stopped until January 17, 2025, to allow Enervest sufficient time to respond to the matters raised by Council and SeqWater. Council’s request for further advice comes after they reviewed nearly 300 submissions opposing th...

20 July 2024

Anti-poaching heroes premier

Rhino Man is a film by Global Conservation Corps and we are honoured at The Zoo of Queensland (Urgent Priority Management Program Inc.) to be the appointed organisation to lead the screenings and promotion in Australia Rhino Man follows the courageou...

20 July 2024

45 is the new 50 for gut check

West Moreton Health Cancer Screening Health Promotion Officer Leanne Kelly said people aged 45 to 49 years could now request a free bowel screening test. “People aged 50 to 74 will continue to receive a test kit in the mail every two years,” Ms Kelly...