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Alexis Ramsay and Margaret Reynolds
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Community contributes to cancer research

A total of $1000 was raised for the Cancer Council at Beaudesert Bowls Club’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraising event on May 7. Bowlers from Beaudesert, Rathdowney, Canungra and Tamborine Mountain came together for a day of social competition on the greens and to support a worthy cause. The event combined […]

Business

Street smart investment in Beaudesert’s heart

Positioned in the heart of Beaudesert’s thriving CBD, this modern two-level freehold commercial building presents an outstanding opportunity for owner-occupiers or investors alike. Located at 8 William Street, Beaudesert, the property boasts prominent main street frontage and convenient dual road access. Sitting on a generous 623m² parcel with approximately 375m² […]

Dave and Kay Tommerup
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Scenic Rim operators feel mixed impact as fuel costs reshape travel habits

Farmers in the Scenic Rim are navigating a mixed outlook as cost pressures collide with changing tourism patterns, with some businesses feeling the strain while others see opportunity closer to home. Agritourism Queensland President and Tommerup’s Dairy Farm owner Kay Tommerup said the sector was seeing contrasting trends locally, with […]

Hibernian President Tim Kelly with Beaucare Operational Support Services Coordinator Chelsea Marshall and Disability Support Manager Jo Perry. Supplied image
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Charity races return to Beaudesert with a bang

Steeped in more than a century of history, the Beaudesert Hibernian Races have a fresh new feel as they return to Beaudesert Racecourse on Saturday May 23.  The beneficiary of this year’s racing is Beaucare, the funds raised backing the local charity’s work supporting the elderly, disadvantaged and people living […]

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Wendy Gathercole
Personality Profile

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 […]