News

Telstra is extending 3G network closure

Telstra will be extending it’s 3G network closure date by two months from 30 June 2024 to 31 August 2024 to give people more time to upgrade their devices. Telstra revealed the closure of the network nearly five years ago, but they understand the range of reasons why some people haven’t been able to […]

Jo and Rob Davies.
Business

Eagle Eye Signs & Graphics – Locals supporting locals

Rob and Jo Davies have run their family-owned business Eagle Eye Signs & Graphics for the past ten years. The family of four have been in Beaudesert almost their whole, life providing localised signage for residents and surrounding areas. “We’re family orientated – I like the idea that we’re a […]

He is risen!
Reflections

You are the salt

By Rev Dr Je Cheol Cook, Parish Minister of Scenic Rim Uniting Church. Our Lord Jesus says in Matthew 5:13, “You are like salt for everyone on earth.” The bible says, “you are like salt”. A long time ago, salt was very expensive. It was considered as one of the […]

Beaudesert Railway Station.
History

The railway comes

Following the arrival of the railway in Logan Village in 1885, planning commenced on an extension to Beaudesert. A contract for the 20-mile extension costing £57,762 ($115,524) was signed in June 1886. As often happens, the weather intervened, heavy rain and floods meant that the opening of the line was […]

A no dig garden at Tullamore Farm
Grow Your Own

No dig gardening

No dig gardening is an approach to growing that has gained popularity due to its numerous benefits. This method, also known as no-till or lasagna gardening, involves creating and maintaining a garden without disturbing the soil with no digging. Instead, layers of organic materials are added on top of the […]

Jennifer Sanders. Image supplied.
Council News

Councillor Comment – Cr Jennifer Sanders

Major infrastructure Upgrade in Short street to help reduce flooding Works on the underground storm water network on Short Street have commenced to address the longstanding issue with flooding and deliver major drainage improvements that are vital to businesses in the Beaudesert town centre and the safety of the community […]

Author and artist Oliver Gray.
News

Young authors launch book

Beaudesert authors have gained a boost to their confidence and a fun creative outlet through a newly launched Scenic Rim Youth Anthology. The anthology, spread across two volumes, features work from McAuley College students, members of Beaudesert Library Whimsical Words and young authors on Tamborine Mountain and in Harrisville. Beaudesert […]

A celebration cake was cut by local Woodhill residents (L-R) Fay Dething, Jackie McCubbin, Robin Hopkins, Beatrice Flesser, Jill Ross, Glenys Beaman. Image Supplied.
News

Woodhill Hall’s 130th Anniversary Celebration Dance

Woodhill Hall celebrated their 130th anniversary with a celebration dance on April 20 at 6098 Mt Lindesay Highway, Woodhill from 7pm. The event had a theme of Old Time/New Vogue and consisted of live music from returning band “The Undecided”, and a supper for visitors to enjoy. More than 60 […]

Photo by Susie Cunningham.
Regular Columns

Leafy path

I’ve seen this tree-lined footpath many times before, but it stopped me in my tracks as I walked back to my car after an interview recently. How funny that one of this town’s most leafy pathways happens to be at the entry to Beaudesert Enterprise Precinct.

Ray Weber with Dick Moloney.
Personality Profile

A lucky man

Ray Weber considers himself to be a lucky man. Diagnosed with cancer in 2021, he was given six months to live. “It was during covid and it was not a good time to get sick,” Ray said. Ray sold his property, closed his earthmoving business down and gave his beloved […]