LifeFlight winches lost bushwalker
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LifeFlight winches lost bushwalker off mountain

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew this afternoon winched a lost hiker to safety after he was stranded on a mountain for two nights and three days. It is believed the man in his 60s called his neighbour who then contacted the Queensland Police Service (QPS). The LifeFlight rescue helicopter […]

LifeFlight airlifts girl
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LifeFlight airlifts girl after tubing incident in Scenic Rim

The LifeFlight Brisbane-based aeromedical crew airlifted a girl to hospital yesterday after a tubing incident in the Scenic Rim. It’s believed she was sliding on a tube on a downhill slip and slide when she fell. The LifeFlight crew landed the helicopter in a paddock close to the incident. Queensland […]

Big year on the land
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Big year on the land

DESPITE setbacks and drier conditions across some parts of Australia, the agriculture sector is forecast to have its second-highest value of production on record in 2024–25. Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the overall value of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors is forecast to reach $94.3 billion […]

Changes to ag levies
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Changes to ag levies

NEW and improved agricultural levies legislation will replace the existing framework next year, making the levy system more user friendly for participants and making it easier for them to understand their obligations. More than 50 pieces of legislation governing over 110 levies and charges – across 75 commodities and 18 […]

Reflections

Who do you want to be in 2025?

Holiday time is a time to relax and let go of the labels we can put on ourselves. So often we can find our worth in our work title or label. Yet, holidays is the chance to go away & just be, let go of those labels and just be […]

Danielle Vermeulen and Sally
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Danielle Vermeulen and Sally

LOUISIANA Catahoula Leopard Dog Sally is a natural-born speed demon and human tracker. She got her name from her grandmother, Mustang Sally, and is now the last of her line at 11 years old. Owner Danielle Vermeulen brought Sally from the Netherlands and enjoys her company. “She’s the last of […]

Tom Sharp
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Saleyards consultation closing soon

TIME is running out to speak up about the future of the Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyards, with the latest round of public consultation closing on February 14. Mayor Tom Sharp advocated for further community engagement after local dissatisfaction with Council’s previous consultation on the mothballed saleyards. Current consultation opened […]

Jennifer Sanders. Image supplied.
Council Watch

Councillor Comment – Cr Jennifer Sanders

Happy new year! I hope you had a safe and happy festive season and enjoyed the many wonderful things to see and do across our region. I had a wonderful holiday season. I enjoyed spending lots of time with my grandchildren, and took several motorcycle rides with my husband across […]

Aileen Cooper
Personality Profile

Aileen Cooper – A passion for piping 

AILEEN Cooper wears her heart on her sleeve as she displays her family crest, the Cameron clan, on her tartan.  Originally from the Western District of Victoria, Aileen has always held her culture close through her devotion to Highland dancing and piping.  “There’s a huge population of people who’ve descended […]

Lauren Crocker, Cathy Hanser, Tahlita Gnech and Leslie Cabello
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Trip of a lifetime

IF you want to know what determination looks like, spend some time with Lauren Crocker. The passionate local led the charge to raise $20,001 for the Kokoda Youth Foundation, topping 1841 teams to win a trip walking the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea this year. Lauren fundraised while training […]