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Mary Reibey’s outstanding contribution to Australian history was recognised in 1994 when her portrait appeared on the nation’s twenty dollar banknote. Also depicted are the Reibey’s George Street houses and their sailing vessel Mercury. Mary remains as one of the few convicts who have been honoured on our currency.

Horse Thief Convict to Sydney’s First Female Tycoon

Molly Haycock, better know as Mary Reibey, overcame the 'convict taint,' to become a property and shipping tycoon in the early days of the Sydney Colony.

2 June, 2026

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The Enduring Friendship of the Governor’s Wife and his Mistress

Ann Inett and Anna Josepha King forged a most unlikely friendship born from their shared responsibility for sons,...

25 May, 2026

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Suns out, guns out?

Shotguns were oiled up and looking shiny with 47 student faces eager and...

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World's (Clifton's) Biggest Morning Tea

On Wednesday of last week, the QCWA and Nutrien Harcourt's put on The...

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Clifton Businessman and last Mayor of Clifton Shire Council Ian Jones farewelled today

A prominent citizen in the life of Clifton and district for many years,...

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Community & Business

Clifton State School Students Visit Nirvana

Clifton State School students popped into Nirvana on Friday the 8th of May to visit the residents. One resident was...

26 May, 2026

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The curious case of the Kiwano or ‘Spiked Melon.’

Graham Berry went out to his garden one day to find a very exotic fruit...

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CWA Victoria Hill to close its doors

Sadly, QCWA Victoria Hill Branch will officially close on 30th June 2026...

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Finding Form in Chaos: Nobby's Expressionist

Angela Hart is well known around these parts and so is her art....

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Agricultural

The Mice are Back!

Every year at this time they turn up without an invitation for a feed and right on time they are in the area causing...

21 April, 2026

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EU deal leaves red meat and other agricultural industries in the dust

A trade deal between the European Union (EU) and Australia, nearly ten...

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What is it about the soil around here?: Black Alluvial Soil

We all know that the soil around here is dark, magic for growing things...

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Corella Carnage around Clifton

Flocks of the bird have been causing damage to crops and infrastructure...

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Sport

Warriors take out Gatton in Grand Final Replay

Saturday evening’s 2025 Toowoomba Rugby League Grand Final replay at Platz Oval between the Wattles Warriors and...

15 May, 2026

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Local’s epic ride for charity

Elyce Ruhle set out last Friday on an incredible eight day bike ride...

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Wattles home in a nail-biter

While making hard work of it the Wattles Warriors first grade side...

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Warriors bring Barrett Shield back to Platz Oval

Saturday evening’s Barrett Family Shield clash in magnificent rugby...

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