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What Susie Saw
This enormous tree at Muriel Drynan Park provided beautiful shade when Rosie and I joined our friends for a teddy bear’s picnic recently. We have some gorgeous spots in Beaudesert.
Year: 2025
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Water play public art tenders sought
LOCAL creatives are being urged to tender concepts for public artworks to enhance a new nature-based water play space in the middle of Beaudesert. The water play space is going in the newly revitalised Davidson Park and Council is calling for concepts of artworks capturing the character of the Scenic […]
Obituary
Ailsa Jean Rolley: A life of learning and sharing
August 5, 1937 – March 5, 2025 IN Beaudesert, Ailsa Jean Rolley was well-known and appreciated for her interest in and enthusiasm for local history. Her significant contributions to this community were underpinned by a full and rich life. Ailsa’s son Ross remembers his mum as a gentle and strong […]
Canungra
Goat Track reopens
THE main connecting road between Tamborine Mountain and Canungra reopened on Wednesday April 16 to the delight of commuters. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) said on Tamborine Mountain Road (the Goat Track) approximately 1.6 kilometres from the intersection of Beaudesert–Nerang Road, the newly constructed side track opened […]
Canungra
Who is the Mystery Pothole Painter?
TAMBORINE Mountain is famous for many things, but one thing locals wish it was less well known for is its potholes. After what has felt like months of rain they appear to multiply like rabbits. There would be few who haven’t cursed as they’ve thumped through one or worse still, […]
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Refuge opens for women over 50
WOMEN over 50 who are experiencing homelessness in Beaudesert will be able to get a roof over their head and support to find their feet. Centacare Mercy House will welcome women for stays from three days to three months. Those women will be supported and empowered to find and sustain […]
People and their Pets
People and Their Pets – The Dillon Family with Stormy
STORMY the goat, pictured with baby Sophie and her dad Brayden Dillon has been with the Dillon family for three years. At six years old, Stormy enjoys hanging out with the other animals, particularly the dogs. “I feel like she might think she’s a dog at this point,” Brayden said.
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Our Guy is back
FOR Guy Hazlewood, community journalism is synonymous with caring about what matters to local people. Scenic Rim Media welcomed Guy back on April 14 as a journalist sharing the stories of Beaudesert, Canungra and Tamborine Mountain communities. It was a full circle moment for Guy, who got his start in […]
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Songs in the Wild
Twelve songwriters will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in creativity, collaboration and nature during a three-night songwriting retreat at Wild Mountains set in the stunning Rathdowney Hinterlands on Mununjali Country, neighbouring the World Heritage-listed Border Ranges National Park in Regional Queensland. Presented by I Heart Songwriting Club in partnership […]
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From Paddocks to Plates to People in Need: One Night, One Purpose
Scenic Rim farmers are rallying for their mates in the Outback, announcing a night where the paddock meets the plate with purpose, proving that in the toughest of times, Queensland farmers never stand alone. The land gives, and the land takes—but Queensland farmers have always stood shoulder to shoulder, no […]