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Peggy and Epati Iafeta
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PHOTO GALLERY: Markets delight

Beaudesert Markets provided a much needed opportunity for every man (and woman) and their dogs to get out in the beautiful autumn weather and peruse the variety of stalls at the monthly market. Keer Moriarty

Ralph Nixon of Coulson, pictured with Bartholomew & Co agent Rhys Bodey, sold Red Brahman heifers 15 months for $1,030.
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Santa x Steers Hit $2,310 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a slightly dearer market for sought-after restocker steers at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday May 2.  Competition was fully firm for the better lines of weaner steers and heifers, while lesser quality types of weaner heifers sold to a slightly easier market. Santa steers […]

Don Jarman, Luse Naivalu and Tom Moore. Image supplied
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Boot, scoot and boogie at Tamrookum Hall

Tamrookum Memorial Hall will come alive on May 31 as it hosts a free Community Halls Roadshow event presented by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, featuring live music and a traditional country-style afternoon tea. Starting at 1pm, the event will showcase a lineup of local talent across a range of […]

June Herbohn, Ellen Logan, Lee Tait, Wendy Lohmann, Julie Ferguson
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Locals dig deep for cancer care

Compassion, loyalty and a desire to make a difference is what drives a team of women from Beaudesert to help at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival every year. The powerful thread that really binds the Beauy Ladies, as they are called, together with organiser Jenny Jenner is the deep sense of […]

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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 […]

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 […]