COST of living is a top issue facing people in Scenic Rim as voters head to the polls. That is the word from the five candidates the Beaudesert Bulletin approached after nominations opened for the October 26 Queensland Election. Candidates (in ballot paper order) are Wayne Ziebarth (One Nation), Nicole […]
Small and family business have just 12 days to make sure they do not have their vital business systems and equipment fail when the 3G network is switched off on 28 October, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson. “Many of us do not realise there […]
Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a firm market across the board for quality replacement steers and heifers at their recent Beaudesert Store Sale. Storms around the Scenic Rim area restricted numbers and created strong competition for quality lines. Sale results were: The next Beaudesert Store Sale is on October 26 […]
A LACK of financial aid for university students coming from rural areas is what drives Ella Bischoff to advocate for change. The fourth generation Tamrookum woman is using her voice as the 2024 Queensland Country Life Showgirl runner-up to raise awareness about the issue. Ella, 20, is two and a […]
THE calibre of competitors was matched by the calibre of weapons at Beaudesert Pistol Club’s John Crowther Memorial ISSF Open competition. The shoot attracted former State Champions, members of the State Junior Team and local shooters. Local shooter, Claire Turvey, has been shooting for 31 years and began going to […]
MOST people who read seniors columns will be “Baby Boomers”, those born between 1946 and 1964.They will be reminded how lucky they were to be brought up in an era in which, although interest rates were high at times, house prices were also cheap when compared to today. Although things […]
We have a problem. The cost of living pressures are being felt by many and it is starting to show. But there is a hidden and destructive issue that shocked me. While places like Las Vegas and Macau are synonymous with gambling, Australians are the world leaders. Per capita, Australians […]
An amazing, and little known, incident took place at Ziza towards the end of World War I. The war in the desert was growing to a close, and the Turkish troops had been contacted by two squadrons of the 5th Light Horse. The Turkish Commander believed that if they lay […]
GROWING stone fruit here in the Scenic Rim can be rewarding but will need some extra attention because of our warmer temperatures and soil conditions. Our region can support stone-fruits like peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots and even cherries, but you’ll need to choose varieties suited to warmer climates. Choose […]
The smoke haze that we’ve seen across the region in recent weeks has been a timely reminder for everyone across the Scenic Rim to be prepared for bushfire as well as other natural disasters. Whether it’s the wet season, storm season or bushfire season, all Scenic Rim residents need to […]
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