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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: Va’a (VJ) Semu playing his debut game against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs on April 24. Photo credit to Brisbane Broncos
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Grassroots footy to the big stage

VJ Semu has stepped up to the big stage, making his NRL debut for the Brisbane Broncos on April 24 against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs as a prop. Semu’s rugby league journey began with the Beaudesert Kingfishers, his first junior club, where he started playing at eight years of age. His […]

Jake Hatch, Olivier Boudon, Hamish Briner (Roastbeef and The Frog)
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New tourism guide showcases all Scenic Rim has to offer

By Olivia Schoenauer Driving through green mountains under clear skies, it is clear why the Scenic Rim has become a booming tourism destination. Once a hidden hinterland gem, the Scenic Rim has become one of south east Queensland’s must-visit destinations, and its rise shows no sign of slowing. A new […]

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Old-time glamour returns to Rathdowney Hall

Looking back on Rathdowney’s strong historical roots, Rathdowney Area Development and Historical Association (RADHA) will host its first Heritage Ball on June 26, celebrating the district’s origins dating back to 1842. Event coordinator Emily Robinson said the idea was inspired by memories of community dances that were once a regular […]

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Beaudesert Band-its Community Band to stage concert

Rock, pop and jazz tunes will reverberate through Beaudesert CBD when the Beaudesert Band-its Community Band hosts the Queensland Day Community Concert on June 6. The free event will go from 10am to about midday at Davidson Park and will also involve performances from other community music groups including the […]

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Danny Bradley
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The world as Danny Bradley’s canvas

Danny Bradley describes his life as one built around art – a lifelong passion that has taken him from the United Kingdom to Australia, where he eventually settled in Beaudesert. His curiosity, love of nature and willingness to explore new techniques has seen his work exhibited in galleries, featured on […]

David Rees
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Sharing a lifetime of art

David Rees was born to be an artist – a realisation he traces back to the moment a pencil was first placed in his hand at just 18 months old. Although his life took many unexpected turns, creativity remained a constant thread along with the quiet determination to one day […]

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 […]