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HAPPY DAY: Desmond and Lorraine Jackson (nee Mitchell) on the day of their marriage, November 21, 1959.

It's all happening around the region

PLEASE RAIN: A dramatic scene emerges as fire lights up the night sky as seen from Mount Barney Lodge. Photo: Innes Larkin

The battle for Mount Barney

Larraine Sathicq

GONORRHOEA: Dr Amy Jennison says two cases of drug resistant gonorrhoea is a worry.

Experts concern at surge in gonorrhoea cases

RESCUE: Sadly the two koalas rescued from the bushfire near Spicers Gap have been put down. Photo: Supplied

Koalas euthanased after fire rescue

Larraine Sathicq

BIRTHDAY: Joan Gray and Jane Blunck cut the cake at celebrations for Zonta's 100th birthday in Beaudesert. Photos: Supplied

Happy 100th birthday, Zonta

MOUNT BARNEY: Caitlin Larkin writes about her concerns from her gap year in Europe. Photo: Supplied

More than 'just another bad fire season'

Caitlin Larkin

CHAMPS: Junior competitors at the Beaudesert Tennis Association 2019 graded tournament.

Tennis aces shine at annual tournament

HAPPY DAY: Desmond and Lorraine Jackson (nee Mitchell) on the day of their marriage, November 21, 1959.

It's all happening around the region

PLEASE RAIN: A dramatic scene emerges as fire lights up the night sky as seen from Mount Barney Lodge. Photo: Innes Larkin

The battle for Mount Barney

Larraine Sathicq

Photo: Dean Sewell, SMH

REAL AUSTRALIAWe borrow the earth from our children

CHAMPS: Junior competitors at the Beaudesert Tennis Association 2019 graded tournament.

Tennis aces shine at annual tournament

FOUR MORE: A Beaudesert Borobies batsman cuts to the boundary.

Borobies back in winner's circle

Jordan Crick

PONIES: Scarlett English, 8, from Veresdale on "Whinnie: Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Pony club holds ribbon day at Rathdowney

Larraine Sathicq

CHAMPS: Junior competitors at the Beaudesert Tennis Association 2019 graded tournament.

Tennis aces shine at annual tournament

CHAMPION: Crestmead kickboxer Connor Gillen won the Junior Athlete of the Year award at the City of Logan Sports Awards. photos: Sharon Richards

Logan kickboxer's rise to world glory

Jacob Wilson

Annaleise Christou finished fifth in the Queensland titles. Photo: LUXBMX

Beaudesert BMX rider finishes fifth in Queensland titles

Matt McLennan

French movie icon Catherine Deneuve is recovering from a stroke.

Catherine Deneuve recuperating from stroke

Elsa Keslassy
58m ago

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki has been awarded a United Nations prize previously won by David Attenborough.

Dr Karl awarded UNESCO science prize

Taylor Thompson-Fuller
1hr ago

Artist Patricia Piccinini has created a companion for her Skywhale hot air balloon.

Skywhale balloon gets a companion artwork

Katina Curtis
1hr ago

French movie icon Catherine Deneuve is recovering from a stroke.

Catherine Deneuve recuperating from stroke

58m ago

Blue Ivy (L) shares songwriting credit and now an award for mum Beyonce's hit song Brown Skin Girl.

Beyonce's daughter wins songwriting award

Mesfin Fekadu
2hrs ago

Former Beatle Paul McCartney is to headline the 50th Glastonbury Festival next year.

McCartney to headline Glastonbury Festival

The quick fixes that can add thousands of dollars to your home’s value

The quick fixes that can add thousands of dollars to your home’s value

Emma Brown

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

2hrs ago

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

The quick fixes that can add thousands of dollars to your home’s value

The quick fixes that can add thousands of dollars to your home’s value

DISCOVERY: Encouraging curiosity and creativity instils confidence and interest in learning.

Intervene early for a life of learning

Jen Walker

One of the greatest benefits of the digital health industry will be unprecedented equity in the services and level of patient care available.

Closing the gap

Lyndell Whyte

Open for inspections: November 20-26, 2019 | Jimboomba/BeaudesertDomain

Open for inspections: November 20-26, 2019 | Jimboomba/BeaudesertDomain

A new outlook on life

A new outlook on life

Your tranquil retreat

Your tranquil retreat

HAPPY DAY: Desmond and Lorraine Jackson (nee Mitchell) on the day of their marriage, November 21, 1959.

It's all happening around the region

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

FESTIVE FUN: The community is busy planning various Christmas activities.

Scenic Rim community news | What's happening in Beaudesert, Boonah and Rathdowney, November 6

HAPPY DAY: Desmond and Lorraine Jackson (nee Mitchell) on the day of their marriage, November 21, 1959.

It's all happening around the region

Scenic Rim community news | What's happening in Beaudesert, Boonah and Rathdowney, October 30

Scenic Rim community news | What's happening in Beaudesert, Boonah and Rathdowney, October 30

Scenic Rim community news | What's happening in Beaudesert, Boonah and Rathdowney, October 23

Scenic Rim community news | What's happening in Beaudesert, Boonah and Rathdowney, October 23

The sorting machine in action.

Australia's only Nespresso pod recycling centre

How cartoonist Pat Campbell saw the "now is not the right time to discuss climate change" message

REAL AUSTRALIAFire burn and cauldron bubble

Photo: Dean Sewell, SMH

REAL AUSTRALIAWe borrow the earth from our children

The long form TV style gives time for the exploration of landscape, stories, culture and history. Picture: Supplied.

The outback uses 'slow TV' to share stories, culture

A tale to tell: North Haven residents Jodie and Nathan Gardner present day (left) and the Port News photo after Nathan's birth in 2009 (right).

Were you involved in a highway delivery 10 years ago?

Liz Langdale

Port Macquarie - a lifetime ago: Well, about a fortnight ago anyway. Photo: Brittany Daly

REAL AUSTRALIAA dollop of tolerance goes a long way

Janine Graham

GRADUATES: Sophie M. and Imogen B. and Eva B. Photos: Zia Mellican

Boonah's first preppies graduate high school in style

Larraine Sathicq

REGULAR DONOR: Paul McLean donates plasma fortnightly at the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood service in Warrnambool.

South-west Victorians urged to give blood as fires rage

Kimberley Price

Wait: The most important word in cricket

OPINIONWait: The most important word in cricket

Janine Graham

END THE STIGMA: No one should be made to feel ashamed for seeking help or guidance when a life is in danger.

OPINIONWhy we need to keep talking about suicide

Father Brendan Lee

Some hope amongst the climate change foolishness

OPINIONSome hope amongst the climate change foolishness

Dr Mary McMillan

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

Canberra will pour $1.3 billion into 20 Queensland projects, such as the Gold Coast light rail.

Qld, federal govt cut cash splash deal

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Benjamin Batterham has been found not guilty of murdering a man who broke into his home.

NSW chef not guilty of 'burglar murder'

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Then Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy's dinner with an alleged mafia boss hurt the Liberals.

'Lobster mobster' hurt Libs at Vic poll

26m ago

AUSTRAC's Nicole Rose says Westpac didn't report $11 billion in fund transfers over five years.

Morrison 'appalled' by Westpac allegations

1hr ago

Australian Tim Weeks has been released after the Afghan government freed three Taliban prisoners.

Aussie Tim Weeks in good spirits: Morrison

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

Artist impression of the War Memorial expansion at the back - minus Anzac Hall.

War Memorial plans fail to win over opponents

Steve Evans
1hr ago

Scott Morrison is detailing infrastructure spending plans for other states after South Australia.

Road, rail cash aims to give economic kick

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
1hr ago

Pet kelpie Ezra has been stabbed to death in the front yard of a regional Victorian home.

Kelpie stabbed to death at Vic property

Christine McGinn
1hr ago

Flourishing prickly acacia bushes spreading out from the Flinders River are one of a number of biosecurity risks groups want to see funded under the state government's new pest and weed strategy.

Pest and weed strategy only words at the moment

Sally Cripps
2hrs ago

Steve and Stacey Young's Noosa Meat Centre has produced Australia's best ham in the annual PorkMark awards.

Noosa Meats bags Australia's best Xmas ham

2hrs ago

Arcadian Organic CEO Alister Ferguson and livestock department manager Peter Gall collect the award for certified organic food product of the year. Pictures supplied.

Lasagna makes mincemeat of competitors at organic awards

Sally Cripps

Our team took blood samples, four DNA samples and imbedded two GPS tracking devices while myself and eight others worked hard to keep the animal upright. Photos: Scott McRae

Combining conservation with wanderlust

Scott McRae

Working out how to switch off all the lights in a hotel room shouldn't be that difficult ... should it? Picture: Supplied

Room for improvement: What hotels could be doing better

Michael Turtle

Wineglass Bay: Guests will learn about the unique animals that live there and the peninsula's history, including the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains.

Have wanderlust? Here are travel news bites

INSPIRED: The Doonan Glasshouse boasts minimalist details, a pared back palette and a lush, tropical backdrop surrounding this modern family home.

Bathroom tips from inside the Doonan Glasshouse

Yucca Zehnder could also be used as a room divider and is available in many colours.

The art of hydronic heating

Don't risk it: Dogs will often try to chase or kill snakes resulting in snake bites usually to the dog's face and legs.

Protect your pets from snakes