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Biggenden’s ‘Wall of Fame’ hits roadblock

Like Rome, Biggenden’s Wall of Fame will not be built in a day after encountering several issues.

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17th July 2020 6:07 AM

REMEMBER OUR SETTLERS: The Salter family who will be immortalised on Biggenden's proposed wall of fame. Picture: Contributed

Relatives to be remembered on wall of fame

Up to 100 relatives who settled in the Biggenden District nearly 200 years ago are set to be honoured.

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09th Jan. 2020 7:01 AM

WALL OF FAME: North Burnett Regional Council's Senior Supervisor Parks & Open Spaces Eric Sturgess with Cr Robbie Radel, Moira Thompson and Tania Frazer checking heights for the proposed wall of fame in Beiers Park. Picture: Erica Murree.

Sporting excellence runs in the family for Morans

The father and daughter in-law duo received big awards on Saturday for their huge contributions to Clarence sport.

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11th Nov. 2019 2:11 PM

MAGIC MORANS: Ken Moran (left) and Tracy Moran (third from left) with family and friends at the 2019 Sports Awards.

Trucking industry welcomes its newest Wall of Fame member

DESPITE never driving a truck for a job, a Woombah resident has been honoured with a prestigious award in the road...

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04th Sept. 2019 12:09 AM

INDUSTRY EXPERT: Woombah resident Glen Ross Stephan was inducted into the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame at the annual National Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion in Alice Springs.

Future of Hall of Fame in jeopardy: NT Government steps in

Just a month out from one of trucking's biggest celebrations, the Liz Martin-run board at the National Road Transport Hall...

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24th July 2019 4:07 PM

FUTURE UNCERTAIN: The NT government has stepped in to take over from Hall of Fame icon Liz Martin in Alice Springs.

When there is a wall, there is a way

Idea for Biggenden Wall of Fame for early settlers gathers steam after community meeting.

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08th April 2019 2:04 PM

MOVING FORWARD: Moira Thompson (centre) received positive feedback on her idea of a Wall of Fame in Biggenden.

Three legends inducted to hall of fame

Three prominent faces will join the Lockyer Legends Hall of Fame

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27th Oct. 2018 9:10 AM

HONOURED: Lockyer Valley artist Sharon Davson has been inducted as a Lockyer Legend.

Max, 78, has no plans to retire

Hall of Fame truckie Max Lieshout tried to retire once, but the 78-year-old lasted just two months out of the cab before he...

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07th Sept. 2018 1:09 PM

LEGEND TRUCKS ON: Max, 78, has no plans to retire from driving just yet.

Icons stay in NT for long haul

After a dispute that almost ended her involvement, National Road Transport Hall of Fame doyen Liz Martin is confident about...

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07th Sept. 2018 11:09 AM

HERE TO STAY: Liz Martin is relieved that the Hall of Fame location dispute is behind her.

Hall of fame honour for veteran truckie

He had made great contributions and devoted decades of service to the transport industry.

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28th Aug. 2018 5:08 AM

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