Steve Moriarty will stand for Division 3 in 2024.
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Moriarty to run for Division 3

Canungra local, Steve Moriarty, has announced his intention to stand for election in Division 3 of the Scenic Rim Regional Council, at the local government elections to be held in March next year.  Steve was born and raised in Canungra and has been a teacher in the area for the […]

Standing: QCWA’s Bev Felhberg and Linda Lynch; in front: Carolyn Te Maipi (Wongaburra Garden Settlement holistic care member) and Bruce Waters (Wongaburra resident).
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CWA’S early Father’s Day treat

Outgoing President Bev Fehlberg and incoming President Linda Lynch joined fellow CWA members in hosting a special mid-week Father’s Day morning tea for residents of Wongaburra Garden Settlement. The early treat, enjoyed by nine senior dads, was held in the CWA Hall to coincide with the regular Thursday morning branch […]

Annabelle Johnson after the Ekka Country Music Showdown. Image supplied.
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Annabelle looks to future festivals

After competing in the prestigious Ekka Country Music Showdown recently, local artist, Annabelle Johnson, walked away with tickets to the Brisbane raceway’s country music day and a Troy Cassar-Daley hat.  Annabelle’s achievements are a true representation of her dedication and talent; it was an incredible feat for her to be […]

Abbey and Macca
Clicked by Katie

Clicked by Katie

Abbey Matthew and Headlands Mackellar (Macca) the Clydesdale thundering past under clear, brisk morning skies.  Sony Alpha a7iii 50mm, f1.8, 1/5000, ISO 100

Shylah Sawtell and Harper
People and their Pets

People and their Pets

Shylah Sawtell’s Beagle-King Charles Cavalier cross, Harper, is a happy go lucky dog with a big job. Two year old Harper is an assistance dog. She helps Shylah with her physical and mental health and has been specifically trained to assist with everyday events that are challenging for Shylah. Harper’s […]

Samantha Newsham from Zonta; BSHS School Nurse Nicola Taylor, Enrolment Officer Jodie O’Halloran and Student Officer Sam Russell. Image supplied.
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Dignity bags for school

Zonta Beaudesert is supporting local young people via the Share the Dignity campaign. Donations of personal hygiene products including hair bands, tampons, pads, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and soap can be dropped off to the Trilogy Accounting office and will be distributed to students in need at Beaudesert State High School […]

Keer Moriarty.
Editorial

From the Editor

Give a little dignity Some things hit hard. In this job, despite trying to be fairly positive in the majority of our news stories as well as in my own head, there are some I just can’t get past. Sam Newsham rang me to say Zonta have set up a […]

Rhyce Sharp, Adam Lee, John Franklin, Lochlan McKeller, Lachlan Bond and Max Wagner from Franklin Plumbing and Gas.
Business

Local company a finalist in national awards

Franklin Plumbing and Gas, Tamborine, has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards. A locally owned and operated business, it is a finalist in the Plumber – Medium category. The awards recognise the hard work by businesses in their local communities in generating […]

Beaudesert Family
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Farm Gate Trail

The most recent Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail was held on Saturday 26th August. “The Farm Gate Trail is your chance to hit the road in the Scenic Rim with your appetite and empty esky. Venture beyond the farm-gate and stock up of farm-fresh produce from over twenty local producers […]

Tom Sharp will run for Mayor of Scenic Rim in 2024. Photo: Keer Moriarty.
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Tom Sharp to run for Scenic Rim Mayor in 2024

Beechmont resident Tom Sharp will run for Mayor of Scenic Rim in the local government elections to be held in March next year.   “I’ve made this decision following strong and persistent encouragement from a wide cross-section of residents who say they want a cessation of hostilities within the council […]