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Hargreaves Cup draw sets up 2027 rematch

In one of the hardest-fought games of the season so far, the 2026 Steve Hargreaves Cup ended in a 12-12 draw for the Tamborine Mountain Bushrats and Parkwood Sharks. Named for one of the club’s founding members who captained the club to its first premiership in 1996, the Cup has […]

Jim and Robyn Picton, Dugandan, sold an excellent run of milk and two tooth Angus steers with the top pen selling for $2200
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Angus Steers hit $2200 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a dearer market for all descriptions at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday July 18, 2026.  A quality line up of restocker and feeder steers met hot competition.  A sought after line up of replacement heifers sold above all expectations.  PTIC cows and heavy cows […]

Prep students Charlie and Kobe
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Preps turn 100

Beaudesert State School’s Prep students celebrated 100 days of learning on July 15 by stepping into the shoes of 100-year-olds.  Dressed in cardigans, glasses and grey wigs, the young students embraced the milestone with paintings, dancing, pasta necklaces, cheeky stories of “sore backs” and a fun reminder that learning gets […]

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First time in Springtime

By Irene Ingold On a glorious winter’s morning, calm and colour embrace the visitor as they step into Five Trees Estate- open to the public for the very first time in this year’s Springtime Open Gardens Trail.  Ellen and Derek Middler named their property in homage to the gums that […]

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El Nino: What does it mean for the Scenic Rim?

The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared El Nino and warns modelling suggests it could become the strongest event in recent times. Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick from the Australian National University Fenner School of Environment and Society warned the current forecast for El Nino is in the extreme to very extreme […]

Madeleine and Matthew Cahill. Image supplied
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Beauy alumni shines

Beaudesert State High School 2020 alumni Madeleine Cahill credits her rural upbringing for helping shape the academic success that saw her graduate from Griffith University with two prestigious honours.  She recently completed her law degree and received the Griffith Law School 2025 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence and the George […]

The turning of the sod for the major expansion and upgrade of Wongaburra Aged Care. Image supplied
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Come home to Wongaburra

Wongaburra Society, run by a dedicated board of community volunteers, has been serving the Beaudesert community for generations. Through a $45 million refurbishment and expansion, they will continue to serve locals for generations to come. Wongaburra Society is offering the best in Residential Aged Care and Home Care Services through […]

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Councillors split over budget

Scenic Rim Regional Council has handed down its 2026-27 budget, with a four-three split vote deciding the adoption of a 5.8 per cent average general rate rise. A council spokesperson confirmed the average overall increase of rates and charges (infrastructure, waste, environmental and State charges for RFS and EML) is […]

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Eat Local Month invests in future culinary leaders.

Scenic Rim Eat Local Month launched its inaugural Young Scenic Rim Eat Local Month Food Ambassador last month, Tamborine Mountain local Alby Pieper. Alby is the Sous Chef at award-winning Blume Restaurant in Boonah and was selected as the first ever 2026 Young Scenic Rim Food Ambassador. The Young Scenic Rim […]

Reflections

Reflections

By Fr Ken Spreadborough It seems that at around this time there are many major events, especially sporting events.  For example, State of Origin, Football World cup, Commonwealth games, Open Golf, Wimbledon Tennis as well as others such as the Logie Awards.  Within each of these there are participants who […]