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Geoff Egan is a digital news reporter covering northern Brisbane. He has covered crime, courts, politics and was the lead data journalist on the award-winning Ultimate Schools Hub program.

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Dr Andrew Hemming with puppy Bear, who was at Silkstone Veterinary Hospital with parvo virus. Picture: Claudia Baxter

Vets warn of spike in parvo virus

DOG lovers beware, parvo virus is on the rise in Ipswich.

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Shake-up for council?

COUNCIL meetings in the Scenic Rim could be in for a shake-up if mayoral candidate Derek Swanborough has his way.

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Rosewood woman Carmel Luetchford takes part in the Jump to Cure Diabetes after she and Jane Bell raised more than $7000. Picture: Contributed

Jumping for diabetes

CARMEL Luetchford is still coming back down to earth.

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A shot from Katter’s Australian Party’s advertisement about Campbell Newman’s support of gay marriage. . Picture: YouTube

McLindon: I’m no homophobe

DESPITE Katter’s Australian Party receiving “vitriolic” mail in response to an anti-gay marriage ad, the party has denied being homophobic.

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Valley set to launch recycling

RECYCLING bins are coming to the Lockyer Valley.

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Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent and Division 5 Councillor Kathy Bensted unveil the new monument at Coulson Cemetery. . Picture: Contributed

Monument to ‘lost’ graves

A MIX of tradition and technology will allow residents of Coulson, north of Boonah, to reconnect with their family’s past.

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Shadow Transport Minister Scott Emmerson (second left) with local LNP candidates Michael Kitzelmann, Sean Choat and Ian Berry discuss public transport policy. Picture: Sarah Harvey

LNP to review ticket prices

THE LNP has promised to review the ticket pricing policy of public transport.

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Jerry and Martine Van Walsum of Kalbar Central sell lollies and antiques out of a tram and train car. . Picture: David Nielsen

Stores on right track

AFTER creating an antiques store out of an old Melbourne tram two years ago, Kalbar Central has expanded to trains.

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Crossdale farmer Ralph Mayer has taken Somerset’s council to court. Picture: David Nielsen

Row rages over road repairs bill

A CASE of missing payment has led to allegations of lies and deceit.

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Volunteer Jacquie Cosentino at the new Lifeline Supa Store in Fernvale. . Picture: Claudia Baxter

Old Fernvale IGA given a Lifeline

AFTER posing as a disaster recovery centre, the former home of the Fernvale IGA has a new long-term resident.

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