Sport
Queensland Champ Prepares for Hell
Competing and winning a triathlon is no mean feat, but Zac Cunningham has done just that, becoming the State Champion for the age group 30 – 34 and competing at the standard distance triathlon at […]
Month: January 2022
Sport
Googie Impresses at Melissa Bulow Cup
Cricketer Googie Hendricks stood out at the Melissa Bulow Cup earlier this month after scoring an impressive total of 151 runs in five matches held over the four day carnival. The 13 year old was […]
Sport
Ready for Next Bigg Challenge
Dylan Biggs is preparing for his third pro fight against experienced boxer, Krishna Mudaliar. Mudaliar, 31, has had 20 pro fights resulting in 7 wins and 13 losses and is a great opportunity for the […]
Sport
Wyaralong Hosts State Rowing Championships
The best rowers in Queensland were at Wyaralong Dam from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 January for the Queensland State Rowing Championships. Approximately 1,500 entries were received with 100 competitors unfortunately pulling out prior to […]
History
Search and Rescue 1937
Compiled by Bernard O’Reilly Excerpt from Bernard O’Reilly’s book “Green Mountains”.Used with permission from Rhelma Kenny (O’Reilly) Bernard O’Reilly looked up at the pale grey scum that had spread itself over the sky from the […]
People and their Pets
Millie the Purebred Staffy
Beaudesert’s Selina Harding has had Millie since she was a 16-week-old pup. Here’s what Selina has to say about Millie: “She doesn’t like storms, but she does love to sit on the couch, she’s a […]
Becoming Family
McNamara Family
Long-time sweethearts Sarah and Daniel McNamara live at Kerry with their daughters Sylvia, 3, and Eleanor, 1, and their 13-year-old Golden Retriever Lyla. Sarah, 34, and Dan, 36, were married in 2010 and they’ve been […]
News
CEO Saga Continues
A meeting called in an attempt to repeal Council’s decision not to re-appoint its CEO has ended with no vote and, instead, a decision to seek guidance from the state government. Mayor Greg Christensen requested […]
Community
On Track for Anniversary Celebrations
Tamrookum Hall will be restored to its former glory just in time for the seventieth anniversary celebrations. Hall President Lani Deeran said the Committee has secured over $120,000 in grants, which has enabled significant work […]
Community
Australia Day Awards Nominations Recognise Quiet Achievers
Quiet achievers and unsung heroes of the Scenic Rim have been nominated for Council’s 2022 Australia Day Awards. Beaudesert’s annual Carols on Jubilee Park was amongst the nominees for Community Event of the year. Led […]