Rhelma and Barry Kenny
Editorial

From the Editor – Thank You

Thank You This edition sadly is the last edition where Barry Kenny has provided our History article. Barry advised me this week that he is unable to continue the column due to family commitments, which is completely understandable. I wanted to acknowledge the contribution he has made to the Bulletin […]

Charles C Burgess
History

History – Stories from the Burgess Family

Henry C Burgess was one of the first contacts made with the outside world by Bernard O’Reilly coming down Christmas Creek during the Stinson Rescue.   Henry took Bernard and the two Buchanan boys, Ray and Charlie, to the Buchanan home by car.  Henry was also responsible for the donation […]

Comfrey
Grow Your Own

Grow Your Own – Comfrey

We don’t just grow fruit and vegetables here at Tullamore Farm.  We also grow a lot of support plants that are sacrificed to be used as mulch and for compost like Arrowroot, Pigeon Pea, Cassava,  Bana Grass and others.  One of our favourites though is Comfrey. It is a very […]

Scenic Rim Councillor Michael Enright and Regeneration Project Coordinator Jessica Brown
Art and Culture

Regeneration Brings Healing

There was strength in vulnerability as locals gathered in Beaudesert recently to share their own stories of regeneration after the unforgettable bushfires of 2019-20. The tight knit communities of Beechmont and Lower Beechmont revealed their hard cover publication, “Regeneration – Creative Bushfire Recovery Project”, at a book launch which also […]

Rick Price will perform at GTM Music Studios
Events

Music Star Returns Home

Price to play one show only Beaudesert born singer-songwriter Rick Price is headed home for one show only as part of his ‘Soulville’ Tour. Price will play an intimate show at GTM Music Studios in the heart of Beaudesert, where local singer-songwriter Kylie Moss and Tony Griffiths run music lessons […]

Jillian Campbell and Angus
People and their Pets

People and their pets – Angus the Therapy Dog

Angus the therapy dog has a pretty great life at Whiddon Star Gardens in Beaudesert. The 8-year-old black Labrador cross golden retriever gets plenty of love from all the residents of the aged care facility, where he has lived since 2016. Angus originally trained as a guide dog but, when […]

Stephen Day
News

A Long Ride to Beauy

110km is a long way to ride for a good cup of coffee and a salad sandwich. But when Stephen Day rolled into town after a 23-day ride from Goulburn, his pit stop in Beaudesert hit the spot. Mr Day, who is 59 in June, was preparing to set out […]

Hot air balloons over Beaudesert
What Susie Saw

What Susie Saw – Hot air balloons

Here’s a hot air balloon rising over a crisp autumn morning in Beaudesert. I’ve never been up in a hot air balloon, and I suppose that makes them seem especially magical to me. It’s pretty dreamy to look up at the sky and imagine what people are doing up there. […]

Kate Cahill, Rob Brown, Murray Dover and Tony Forbes
News

Bulletin Picks Up Awards

Beaudesert Bulletin picked up several awards at the prestigious Queensland Country Press Awards (QCPA) in Brisbane on 27 March. In a field of 84 entries, Best Locally Produced Print Advertisement was awarded to the Dover and Sons’ Christmas Advertisement. Judge Rem Bruijn said the advertisement turned a retail page full […]

Cr Jeff McConnell
News

McConnell elected Deputy Mayor

Division Two Cr Jeff McConnell has been appointed to the position of Deputy Mayor, Scenic Rim Regional Council. Mayor Greg Christensen nominated Cr Michael Enright for a second term in the position, thanking him for the gravitas he brought to the role and his diligence in carrying out duties, at […]