Monica Rohan, Charlie, 2, Katherine Ward, Rohan Watson, Mary Rohan
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Out and about – 150 years of Wards in Kerry

THE grounds of Kerry Memorial Hall were filled with the descendants of Patrick and Annie Ward at the 150 Years of Wards in Kerry reunion. The picnic brought together relatives from near and far for a day of catching up on old times and keeping family connections alive for generations […]

Cousins Maddy Garratt, 13, and Florence Thurlow, 7 (sixth generation of the Ward family)
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Wards reunite

THE sense of history and connection ran deep when descendants of Patrick and Annie Ward gathered to celebrate 150 years of Wards in Kerry. Everyone brought their own picnic and set up under the green winter canopy of the jacaranda trees to catch up with their relatives. Fifth generation of […]

Sharon Rae, President of Kooralbyn Community Group Adrian Sandell and Lynne Carter
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Fight for Kooralbyn link road goes on

WHEN the Kooralbyn Road was closed as bushfires raced through the district last year the only escape route for thousands of local residents was locked off.  It was a time of major concern and it was also a telling reminder to the 2000 or so residents from the picturesque village […]

Kartel Brown passes the ball to Levi Bannan
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Kingfishers’ big weekend of footy

BEAUDESERT Kingfishers had a huge weekend at the beginning of the school holidays with teams giving their all in every game, despite some teams having key players away. A very tough, gritty game really tested the U11s against Mudgeeraba, going down for only the second time this season. A number […]

Aunties Delores Paulson, Janis Page, Sue Blanco and Gerry Page with Uncle Derek Fogarty (centre)
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Keep the fire burning

BEAUDESERT will celebrate keeping culture alive and community connected and thriving at the 2024 Mununjali NAIDOC Gala.  Honouring connections STORIES of community connections that run deep on Mununjali Country light up the faces of local Elders as they anticipate the upcoming Mununjali NAIDOC Gala. The July 13 gala at The […]

Cassandra Pons (third from right) showcased her collection at Australian Fashion Week as part of the Indigenous Fashion Project.
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Designer on the rise

THE work of Beaudesert-based global fashion designer Cassandra Pons has featured on the Australian Fashion Week runway for the second year in a row. Waanyi woman Cassandra showcased her newest collection at Australian Fashion Week in May as a designer selected for the two-year Indigenous Fashion Projects Pathways Program. It […]

Cloonan Cup winners Luke and Jason Kuhz with Kate and Tim Cloonan, Jenny Ward and Lachlan Ritson
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Cloonan Jug still strong 60 years on

Father and son Luke and Jason Kuhz took out the 2024 Cloonan Jug at Beaudesert Golf Club, which is now in its 60th year. Played over 36 holes, under modified matchplay conditions with an under 3/4 handicap, Beaudesert Golf Pro Lachlan Ritson said the game was played competitively but in […]

Karen Van Vliet, Sarah Berg and Lachlan Ritson
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Cleavage Cup dream comes true

A NAIL biting finish led to a dream come true for Cleavage Cup winners Sarah Berg and Karen Van Vliet. The partnership began two years ago when Karen, who works at the Beaudesert Golf Club, finished her shift. “Sarah was having a wine and said to me, ‘I’d love to […]

Dylan Biggs
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Bigger and better

BEAUDESERT boxer Dylan Biggs is feeling confident for his first fight back since November. The Bulletin caught up with him about recovering from injury, confronting his first professional loss in the ring and growing into his ‘man strength’ as a middleweight fighter. Strong and confident WHEN Dylan Biggs takes on […]

Mununjali NAIDOC event organiser Robbie Antcliff and Mununjali Housing and Development general manager Brad Currie.
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All welcome at Mununjali NAIDOC Day

CELEBRATING Mununjali people and inspiring the next generation to stay connected to culture will be the focus at 2024 Mununjali NAIDOC Day. The free family event for the whole community will start with a Welcome to Country at 9am and continue until 3pm on Saturday, July 6 at Jubilee Park, […]