Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp
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Council opposes changes to federal disaster funding

Scenic Rim Regional Council is calling on the Australian Government to reconsider proposed changes to Federal Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), fearing the reforms could shift the financial burden of natural disasters onto local councils and communities. At the July Ordinary Meeting, Councillors unanimously voted in favour of a four-point […]

Gracie Stone, Liam Bell, Wylie Rankin and Alexandra Rankin
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Polo day to support men’s health

Great entertainment in a beautiful setting sums up  Blue Polo Day 2026 – but it is so much more. Held at the spectacular grounds of Elysian Fields, the day features thrilling polo matches, good vibes, and music by Susanna Colley.  As a fundraising event for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, […]

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Taipans prepare for pennant season

By Lance Cordingley The dust has not yet quite settled on the Taipans’ Champion of Club Champions foray, with the men’s and ladies’ singles events taking place on the first Sunday in August, best of bowls to our champions, Barry Chatel and Susie Radford.  In the meantime, the club’s pennant […]

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A rainforest reborn- step into this hidden sanctuary

By Irene Ingold Springtime on the Mountain 2026 Open Gardens Trail is inspiring, enjoyable, restorative and often surprising. Annie and Shaun Hardy’s garden is one of those extraordinary surprises.  They have named their property Adamah, which has two meanings – red earth and an acknowledgement of mankind’s connection with the […]

Jason Johnson & Natalie Loy, representing Allan and Sandy King of Mt Gipps, who sold a run of Charolais x weaner steers topping at $1,650
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Limousin Cows and Calves Hit $2,650 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a dearer market for most descriptions at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday August 1.  A large run of quality one-brand Droughtmaster and Charolais x weaner steers set the pace, with plenty of potential buyers going home without them.  Heifers sold very well, as did […]

Chris Grimmett from BADCAP with a bronze statue by artist Catherine Anderson
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Artists invited to showcase sculptural talent

Artists from across the region are being encouraged to put their creativity on display, with entries now open for the 2026 Scenic Rim Small Sculpture Prize Biennale in Beaudesert. Hosted by the Beaudesert and District Community Art Project (BADCAP), the exhibition will be held at Stationmaster House, 100 Brisbane Street, […]

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World class music on Tamborine Mountain

The 22nd SXS Chamber Music Festival offers something no technology can replicate: the shared experience of live performance. Just weeks remain until internationally acclaimed artists gather on Tamborine Mountain for one of Australia’s most distinctive cultural weekends, where extraordinary music, breathtaking scenery and genuine community connection come together on the […]

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Young student wins major art prize

At just 17 years of age Mylie Weir is cementing herself as a renowned artist after winning one of Australia’s most prestigious art prizes. The Tamborine Mountain student won The Doyles Art Award in the junior 14–17-year category for her painting, Yellow Cheeks, depicting black cockatoos. “It was unbelievable and […]

Reflections

Shared Loss

Beaudesert Baptist Church – Josh Cocks I am intrigued by Jesus’ actions when His close friend Lazarus died.  Though aware of what was going to happen next, He joined Mary and Martha’s mourning and the shortest verse in the Bible was recorded, ‘Jesus wept’ (John 11:35).  Grief is not a lack […]

Arlo Granlund. Image supplied
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Community and first responders connect

The feeling of camaraderie between the community and first responders was strong at the recent Beaudesert Ambulance Open Day. Police, fire and ambulance services teamed up with community groups and local businesses to put on an engaging event for people of all ages at the local ambulance station on July […]