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Cooper Gee, Sue Gee and Lachlan Gee. Supplied by Queensland Sports Photography
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Kingies make a lasting tribute

Past, present and future Beaudesert Kingfishers came together at R.S. Willis Park on July 4 for the inaugural Matthew Gee Memorial Old Boys & Supporters Day, celebrating the club’s history while honouring one of its most dedicated volunteers.  The day attracted former players, supporters and families from across the region, […]

Mununjali NAIDOC Day 2026
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Standing tall and proud

The feeling of community and keeping culture alive for generations to come was strong when people gathered at Jubilee Park for Mununjali NAIDOC Day recently. The July 4 event was part of milestone celebrations nationally, under the theme ‘50 years of deadly’. A smoking ceremony and traditional dances were a […]

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Locals dig deep for education abroad 

By Olivia Schoenauer The local community dusted off their boots and Akubras for Beaudesert’s homegrown charity, the M&B Memorial Initiative’s bush dance fundraiser. Held on June 20 at Country Paradise Parklands, the Boot n’ Scoot bush dance raised funds for disadvantaged Nigerian communities.  Around 400 people attended the event, raising […]

Ari Currie is being remembered as a compassionate soul. Image supplied
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Forever six – Ari Currie leaves lifesaving legacy

The heartbroken family of a six-year-old boy whose life was cut short after a serious car crash has thanked the community for its support. Ari Currie passed away on July 10 after being airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries from the crash at Gleneagle on July 6. Police are investigating […]

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Pat and Rowan Stuhmcke
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Rowan Stuhmcke – A handyman at heart 

For Rowan Stuhmcke, building has always been more than a job – it’s a family legacy spanning three generations in Beaudesert. Across hundreds of projects throughout Queensland, Rowan’s work has left a lasting mark, but it’s the buildings he helped create in Beaudesert that remain closest to his heart. Early […]

Nat James
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Nat James – Fighting for the future

Nat James has never been afraid of hard work. Through heartbreak, hardship and the challenge of rebuilding her life from scratch, she has remained determined to create a better future for herself and her family. Today, that determination has paid off with Nat achieving a lifelong dream of opening her […]

Pat Stuhmcke
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Pat Stuhmcke – Living life to the fullest 

For Pat Stuhmcke, life has always been about making the most of every day. Her personal philosophy “enjoy each day as it comes, because we don’t know what is ahead of us tomorrow” has guided her through both life’s joys and challenges. Early days Born in Pomona, Queensland, Pat spent […]