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Caller ID Spoofing warning

Detectives from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group have issued a warning about a scam using Queensland Police Service (QPS) phone numbers to impersonate police in an attempt to obtain personal details over the phone. […]

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The ATO is here to help during tax time

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is committed to helping taxpayers get their tax returns right this tax time. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson acknowledged that for some, managing their tax affairs may seem tricky. “The ATO is […]

Colin Pearce and Sarah Cleworth
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Disgraceful attack to destroy trees

Trees planted 39 years ago by students decimated IF you are approaching your 50th birthday and as a child attended Beechmont Primary School there is every chance you helped plant a stand of saplings on […]

Carmelle Gricks
Beechmont Buzz

Most picturesque markets

BEECHMONT boasts what has to be the most picturesque market in South East Queensland. While some may opt for the hustle of Surfers Paradise evening markets, what could be better than friendly country atmosphere with […]

Trees killed sign
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Beechmont Landcare

Planting forests is a core activity of Beechmont Landcare.  A few months ago I wrote about the forest that was planted at Akoonah Timbarra reserve over 30 years ago. Our organisation was formed in 1992 but […]

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Feedback on Old School site

THE Beech Mountain Association had a very well attended, very short, meeting in June, chaired by Lisa Groom.  It was theorised that the destruction of part of the rainforest patch at the old school site […]