Darren, Nick, Rhonda and Sarah Thorpe
News

A community kindness

THE latest community fundraiser ‘Pink Twilight Trivia’ is a great opportunity to test your general knowledge while supporting cancer patients and their families. The trivia night will be held at 5pm on February 22 at the Beaudesert Tennis Club with various prizes up for grabs through raffles, a 100s board […]

What Susie Saw Jubilee Park bandstand mural
Regular Columns

What Susie Saw – a work of art

Even as a work in progress, this mural brightened the bandstand at Jubilee Park, Beaudesert on a gorgeous blue-sky day.  Little Rosie and I were playing in the park and admired it from basically all angles. It is a Council collaboration with artist Ash Taylor and McAuley College students.  The […]

Kylie Peterson and Georgia Howell
News

William Street traders weigh in as roadworks continue

THE shopkeepers of William Street are grateful for the support of locals as major construction continues in the Beaudesert CBD to fix the town’s drainage problems. The ‘Support our CBD’ initiative – a shop local campaign strongly supported by the Beaudesert Bulletin to help businesses impacted by the construction – […]

The Three Musketeers Les Love, Bevan Antcliff, Lance Loveday outside Beaudesert Newsagency
News

Three Musketeers stay loyal

Their bench is stuck behind a construction fence and it’s hard to snag a carpark nearby, but that won’t stop Les Love, Bevan Antcliff and Lance Loveday getting their newspapers. The trio, known affectionately by Cathy Batchelor from Beaudesert Newsagency as the Three Musketeers, wait outside the shop every morning […]

St Mary's School is experiencing increased demand for Prep enrolments
News

Prep spots in demand

BEAUDESERT is experiencing a boom in demand for Prep enrolments, with St Mary’s increasing its classes to handle the growth. Brisbane Catholic Education reported an increase in Prep enrolment applications across 16 schools amid south-east Queensland’s rapid population growth. Beaudesert is among its top growth areas alongside inner-city Brisbane, the […]

Garry Willett
Personality Profile

Garry Willett – Shooting for the stars

INTERESTED in shooting since he was strong enough to hold a gun, Garry took after his father and began learning how to shoot with an air rifle in the backyard of his country home. At eight years old, Garry’s father taught him the basics of shooting, which sparked an interest […]

Minimising spray drift this summer
News

Minimising spray drift this summer

AS planting and spraying operations increase across Queensland this summer, all chemical users are reminded of their responsibility to minimise spray drift and protect surrounding areas. Key tips for responsible spraying include checking weather conditions, using appropriate equipment, keeping detailed spray application records and communicating with neighbours about nearby crops […]

Jess Bailey and Rosie
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Jess Bailey and Rosie

ROSIE the Tortoiseshell cat has been Jess Bailey’s companion for eight years.  As fashionable as her owner, Rosie is blessed with a beautiful fur coat highlighting her bold personality.  She enjoys being in the midst of nature and meowing through the wind.  “She likes to shout at the world,” Jess […]

New Australian citizens welcomed
News

New Australian citizens welcomed

FAMILIES, friends and Scenic Rim community members gathered at The Centre Beaudesert for a day of celebrations and to warmly welcome 22 new Aussies at a special Australia Day citizenship ceremony. Now making the Scenic Rim their home, the newly minted Australian citizens originally migrated from the United Kingdom, the […]

Events

Farm Gate Trail double the fun

THE public’s love affair with the annual Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail weekend has prompted organisers to double the experience in 2025. This year for the first time there will be a weekend Farm Trail event in Autumn on Sunday March 30, and one in Winter on Sunday July 20. […]