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Zonta’s 16 days of activism: Shining a spotlight on gender-based violence

According to Counting Dead Women Australia 2024, there have been 66 women killed by intimate partner violence this year. That is more than one a week and there are five weeks left before the year is over. Zonta Beaudesert is galvanising the community to end violence against women and girls […]

Debbie and John Reid outside their Tina Street home. Photo by Larraine Sathicq.
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A frightening night as water pours in

Tina Street residents, John and Debbie Reid has a long, frightening night when six inches of water went through their Tina Street property on November 11. The couple, who have lived in the home for over 30 years, spent the night trying to mitigate water racing under their home, worried […]

Cr Jennifer Sanders at dog park. Image supplied.
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Councillor Comment – Jennifer Sanders

November was a busy, yet productive month. The month kicked off with The Long Sunset at Elysian Fields. The sold out event attracted thousands of visitors to our region from November 1-3, and was one of the best attended event in its history.  It was fabulous to have Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young […]

Fire Rescue Demonstration.
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Keep our kids safe on roads

Keeping young people safe on roads is important to every parent. Youth and Community Centre (YACC) hosted a Youth Road Safety Night at McAuley College on November 11 to educate learner drivers about staying safe on the roads. Sergeant Jason Robertson presented the program DRIVING? What are the consequences? that […]

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People and their pets

Courtney Turner and Beau.
People and their Pets

Courtney Turner with Beau

Beau the 13-year-old Border Collie is the Turner family’s third generation family dog, following his father Buster and his grandfather Cody. He loves the company of his owner Courtney Turner and sticks to her like glue. “He’s been a massive lap dog – he just wants to be by our […]

Alice Duffy with Lulu and Breagha
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Alice Duffy with Lulu and Breagha

You may have seen Leonbergers Lulu, 8, and Breagha, 1, before as they have caught quite the attention online.  Owner Alice Duffy is their biggest fan as she films, edits and posts all their content on the dogs’ 2 Dogs with a Vlog YouTube channel, Instagram and Facebook.  Nevertheless, all stars eventually […]

Matt Robinson with Kane
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Matt Robinson and Kane

Beloved Kelpie-crossed-Cattle Dog Kane has been Matt Robinson’s speed demon since they first met eyes. With his Kelpie side overshining his Cattle side, the two-year-old dog loves to chase anything he can get his paws on, and he has become quite the professional. “He’s a runner,” Matt said.  Shontae Iafeta