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Tim Andrews and Ella Bischoff
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Ella does Beauy proud

A LACK of financial aid for university students coming from rural areas is what drives Ella Bischoff to advocate for change. The fourth generation Tamrookum woman is using her voice as the 2024 Queensland Country Life Showgirl runner-up to raise awareness about the issue. Ella, 20, is two and a […]

Claire Turvey
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Beaudesert is shooting for the stars

THE calibre of competitors was matched by the calibre of weapons at Beaudesert Pistol Club’s John Crowther Memorial ISSF Open competition. The shoot attracted former State Champions, members of the State Junior Team and local shooters. Local shooter, Claire Turvey, has been shooting for 31 years and began going to […]

Baby Boomers are now watching their children’s children grow up in a changing world
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Baby Boomers worked hard for success

MOST people who read seniors columns will be “Baby Boomers”, those born between 1946 and 1964.They will be reminded how lucky they were to be brought up in an era in which, although interest rates were high at times, house prices were also cheap when compared to today. Although things […]

Mary Bagnall and Ross Wernowski
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Old-time dancing returns to Scenic Rim 

Old-time dancing is making a comeback in the Scenic Rim community as Tamrookum Hall has successfully trialled two Old-time Afternoon Dances during August. Their initial calling for all Old-time Dancers kicked off on August 11 from 1.30pm until 4.30pm with 63 guests prepared to dance the afternoon away. The Hall […]

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People and their pets

Zoe the German Shepherd and Bethwyn Todd
People and their Pets

People and their Pets Bethwyn and Zoe

ZOE is the fourth German Shepherd Bethwyn Todd has had since she was 13 years old. The 17-month-old black and gold short coat, who is from a show dog line, is a bundle of energy who loves to be by Bethwyn’s side. Bethwyn loves Zoe’s intelligence, loyalty and quirks. “Her […]

Harry Wiley and Mo
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Harry Wiley and Mo

Harry Wiley and his ten month old hen, Mo, have been in cahoots with one another since day one.  Mo loves to adventure and forage around the backyard, enjoying a few snacks along the way, of which Harry lets her do her thing.  “She’s our homemade pest control,” Harry said. […]

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 […]