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Changes made to livestock program 

CHANGES will come into play from September 1 to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program which has been crucial in ensuring Australia’s $74.5 billion red meat industry continues to thrive.  The LPA was created to provide the red meat industry with consistent on-farm standards and practices to manage potential food […]

Ronalda Clarke, Billie Auld and Gloria Percy
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Tasting Togetherness: Whiddon’s Cooking Club back on the menu

WHIDDON’S resident Cooking Club has recently relaunched across 22 residential care homes for the first time in three years. Kicking off from July, the program will run until June 2025 with delicious recipes every fortnight. Each month features one sweet and one savory dish chosen from Whiddon Cooking Club’s very […]

Kieran and Michael Rice
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Spending a night amongst the stars

THE Old Laravale School provided the perfect backdrop for the Scenic Rim Astronomy Associations’s third annual Star-be-cue. The evening was a unique opportunity for people to view the wonders of the night sky through telescopes belonging to the Association’s members. It was a perfect night to view the planet Venus […]

Smoky start to spring
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Smoky start to spring

FIREFIGHTERS have had a busy start to the fire season, with a number of bushfires burning near Beaudesert and surrounding areas. At the time of print, there were multiple bushfire warnings current for Kooralbyn, Kerry, Beaudesert, Rathdowney, Tamrookum Creek and Mount Colliery. Although the fires did not pose a threat […]

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People and their pets

Erica Bates and Red Dog
People and their Pets

Erica and Red Dog

Before there was Red Dog, there was … Red Dog.  Erica Bates’ 13 year old red kelpie was originally named JJ but over the years he has become known as Red Dog and more recently, Red.  “He comes to Jay, JJ, Red, Red Dog and Dog,” says Erica. “He was […]

Amy Geldart and Mushu
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Amy and Mushu

Amy Geldart and her scaly companion Mushu have enjoyed each other’s company over the past years.  The seven year old Desert Bearded Dragon enjoys hanging out in their vegetable garden and snacking on little bugs.  He lives up to the Australian name as he enjoys a good sunbathe now and […]

Arti and Roany
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Arti and Roany

English Cocker Spaniel Roany has kept baby Arti Winch company since his first blink and giggle.  The nine-year-old dog loves to sleep and especially enjoys her cuddle time with Arti.  “She’s a very sweet natured, quiet girl – Arti and Roany love playing with each other,” Arti’s Mum Maddi said.  […]