News

Recording breaking number of Ross River virus cases detected in Queensland mosquitoes

Beaudesert residents are advised to take precautions against mosquito bites as a record-breaking number of mosquito samples from this past summer season have detected the Ross River virus, following the high number of Ross River virus cases among Queenslanders. Queensland Health regularly tests mosquito samples for Ross River virus infection. […]

Kookaburra. Photo by Emily Livingston.
Lifestyle

Through Emily’s Eyes – Kookaburra

On my afternoon walk, a kookaburra flew over my head and landed right above me. I whipped out my camera, and the silhouette of the kookaburra against the sunless sky resulted in a beautiful monochrome image.

Lizzie Flynn performing. Photo by Keer Moriarty.
News

A night of connection

Rathdowney Memorial Hall is one of the hidden gems of the Scenic Rim and the perfect place for a night of Celtic Connections. The wooden hall has the atmosphere of a bygone era and is a friendly and welcoming space. The hall was packed to capacity with locals enjoying an […]

Kingfishers U18s played a hard, physical game against Currumbin. Photo by Emily Livingston.
Sport

Wins plentiful for Kingfishers at home

A huge day of rugby league at the Beaudesert Kingfishers’ grounds saw several wins for the home teams last Saturday. From Under 6s through to the Senior Men’s and Women’s teams, R S Willis Park was packed with keen players and their supporters from across the Gold Coast region. The […]

Spectrum of the Seas Asia's most innovative action packed ship arriving in Singapore
Lifestyle

Combine a stay with your cruise

PACK YOUR BAGS with Chappo WHILE it’s easy to simply catch a flight to Sydney or drive up to Brisbane to join a cruise ship the options of where you can sail to are limited. The main offers see you cruise off to NZ, Tasmania, South Pacific destinations or even just […]

Dr David Bartholomeusz
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Paws up for Vets on World Vet Day

Australians are being encouraged to pass on their paw-fect praise and thanks to the more than 25,000* vets nationwide who help care, support and nurture pets of all kinds. Vets help care for more than 28 million household animals across Australia, including cats and dogs, which make up more than […]

BABY IN A BAG! Zac Cunningham and baby Rosie on a recent training walk at O’Reilly’s. Photo by Susie Cunningham.
Lifestyle

The story behind the big backpacks

If you’ve seen two walkers getting around town with big backpacks lately (that’s us!) I promise we’re not running away from home. Well not permanently, anyway. Zac and I have again become those strange people walking through Beaudesert with the big packs, but this time we are training for a […]

Dallas Davidson of Towri Sheep Cheeses
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Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail this Sunday

The first highly anticipated Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail of the year is here! Farmers, growers, producers, winemakers, brewers, distillers and flavour-makers across the Scenic Rim Region welcome locals and tourists to taste the fresh local produce and celebrate the dedicated artisans of the region. From gin tasting, to alpaca […]

Taylor Smith with Winnie and Savannah McQueen. Photo by Keer Moriarty.
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Campdraft friendships

It could be called the friendliest of equine sports and the atmosphere of Beaudesert Campdraft would be testament to that. A uniquely Australian sport, campdrafting requires where a rider to cut out a steer or heifer from six to ten the cattle in the ‘camp’ and bring that beast to […]

Mununjali man and didgeridoo player Jarred Fogarty with piper Aileen Cooper.
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First Nations people feature in Anzac Day

THE strong First Nations community in Beaudesert was evident at today’s Anzac Day Dawn service, with Mununjali man Jarred Fogarty playing didgeridoo. The haunting tones added to the sombre atmosphere as hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects. Anzac Day services across the Scenic Rim have attracted record crowds.