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COMMUNITY EFFORT - Toy Libraries Australia, The Club and Beaudesert CWA have all been instrumental in establishing the Scenic Rim Toy Library
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Toys for hire!

Scenic Rim now has its own toy library – and the establishment of the organisation has been a true community effort. Local mums Carla Bures and Belinda Thompson have worked on this project for some time and toys are now available every second Tuesday from 10am to 12noon for parents […]

Sustainable fashion advocate Jane Milburn OAM interviews BADCAP President and local fashion designer Erica Bates at the Sustainable Fashion Designer Showcase
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Slow fashion makes bold statement

Creativity and craftivism combined for an event with purpose at the inaugural Scenic Rim Sustainable Fashion Designer Showcase on April 18. The Fashion Revolution Week event in Beaudesert, organised by the Boonah Organisation for a Sustainable Shire (BOSS), highlighted the talents of local designers and a strong local conservation push, […]

Julia Spicer
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Scenic Rim Small Business Month returns with practical tools for local businesses

Scenic Rim Regional Council is set to deliver a dynamic program of events during May as part of Small Business Month 2026, supporting local operators to grow, connect and thrive. The month-long program features a diverse calendar of free workshops, networking opportunities and practical business support initiatives tailored to the […]

2025 Ambassadors
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Search is on for 2026 Show Ambassadors

Nominations are open for the next generation of local young leaders to step forward as the 2026 Beaudesert Show Ambassadors. The Beaudesert Show Society is calling for nominations in the categories of Rural Ambassador (men and women aged 20 to 30), Showgirl (young women 18 to 28) and Junior Ambassador […]

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Wendy Gathercole
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Trusting her gut: A journey beyond Crohn’s

Wendy Gathercole has always trusted her instincts. Guided by a strong sense of what feels right, she has forged her own path with quiet determination, overcoming whatever stands in her way. At 33, a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in 2002 marked a turning point. It shifted her perspective and opened […]

Emily Hall
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Emily Hall – Dedicated to her craft

Having grown up immersed in team sports like netball, football and softball, Emily Hall’s path into sports science felt almost inevitable. Whether guiding others or expanding her own knowledge, she approaches the field with curiosity, determination and a relentless drive to turn insights into action. Emily continually seeks the best […]

Brendan Dever
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Brendan Dever – Home is where the heart is

No matter where life takes Brendan Dever, his heart has always led him back to Beaudesert. Brendan, who was born and raised in the town, built a career as a mechanical engineer across North Queensland but Beaudesert remained his anchor. His Beaudesert roots run deep. His grandparents first owned a […]