The proposed PCYC location at Dick Westermann Park. Source: Scenic Rim Regional Council.
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Council commitment to PCYC affirmed as  community consultation opens

Driving force behind the push for a Beaudesert Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), YACC President John Powell is urging residents to participate in Scenic Rim Regional Council’s community consultation. Consultation on the Draft Land Management Plan for Dick Westerman Park, which has been earmarked as a suitable site for the […]

Fires at Undullah
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Storms ease threat of fires

Fires fanned by hot, dry conditions led to the destruction of 1050 hectares in Flagstone and 120 hectares in Mundoolun and Birnam. A horror week saw 52 crews from across South East Queensland and seven aerial attend the fires, which burned fiercely, threatening homes over the four days. Fire conditions […]

Zoe Silverstone, Stephanie Soya and Renee Willmann
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A night amongst the stars

The stunning views from the Old Laravale School created a perfect backdrop for Scenic Rim Astronomy Association’s Star-Be-Cue. The Association runs regular events for members and non-members, with the Star-Be-Cue focussed on ‘The Lives of the Stars’. The evening attracted 55 people from Scenic Rim, Brisbane and the Gold Coast […]

Carers
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Celebrating carers

In celebration of National Carers’ Week, Beaucare is facilitating a free morning tea and information session for all carers in the Scenic Rim. This morning tea is all about supporting carers and providing information to people that work in a carer capacity on what support and services are available to […]

Christopher Gaunt (centre) with members of Jimboomba Quota and Woodhill Rural Fire Service. Photo by Caity Towers-Gaunt.
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CC Squared’s Firie Donation

Christopher Gaunt, along with his business partner Chris Grant, otherwise known as the Two Chris’s from CC Squared, have raised over $2,000 to purchase two back pack blowers for Woodhill Rural Fire Service. Christopher, who lives with Down syndrome, and Chris who lives with Spina Bifida, formed a partnership a […]

Alice Warby
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Personality Profile- Alice Warby

Alice Warby hails from Coomrith, a sheep and cattle property near Meandarra in the Western Downs Region of Queensland. Growing up in grazing country with 31 first cousins all living on nearby properties made for a comfortable and settled childhood. Because of Coomrith’s isolation, her earliest schooling was provided by […]

Rathdowney Droving
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Rathdowney droving

The rare sight of cattle being driven by horseback through Rathdowney was welcomed by local residents and people passing through. Approximately 100 head of  cattle were driven from a property south of  Rathdowney to the Royston property on the Lions Road. Several locals took the opportunity to help out, enjoying […]