Jenny and Mick Young
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Markets make way for PCYC

The beginning of construction of Scenic Rim’s PCYC marks the end of a local institution – the Beaudesert Markets. Market organiser Jenny Young has announced the final market in Dick Westerman Park will be held on Saturday September 5, 2026. “We’ve been told they are starting work mid-September,” Jenny said. […]

Annabelle Johnson from Kooralbyn performs
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Learning an instrument is a gift for life

Learning to play a musical instrument is about much more than mastering notes and rhythms.  From improving concentration and confidence to encouraging creativity and building lifelong friendships, music offers benefits that extend well beyond the practice room. Whether it’s piano, guitar, drums, singing or violin, learning music helps children and […]

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, […]

Nick and Rhonda Thorpe, Brenda Rawlings and Virginia Dennis
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A bumper afternoon for the Chicks in Pink

Beaudesert’s annual hi tea and fashion parade raised $10,000 in a new location with plenty of support from locals. Former Lego Masters contestant Hayley Cobb returned to Beaudesert for the event. Hayley is competing in the Ms Galaxy pageant and is Ms Galaxy Australia 2026, running on a platform of […]

Councillors Amanda Hay, Kerri Cryer, Duncan McInnes, Jennifer Sanders and Marshall Chalk following the budget meeting. Photo supplied
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Councillors split on 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 […]

GO TEAM: Keer Moriarty, Guy Hazlewood, Katie O'Brien, Susie Cunningham, Kate Cahill and Shontae Iafeta with awards won across Scenic Rim Media's three newspapers. Absent due to illness, Cindy Lever
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Excellence of reporting recognised

The Beaudesert Bulletin has ranked among the best in the state for local journalism, with Editor Susie Cunningham taking out third place in Journalistic Excellence for an Individual Journalist at the 2026 Queensland Country Press Association awards. Scenic Rim Media, of which Beaudesert Bulletin is a part, also accepted awards […]

Peggy and Epati Iafeta
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PHOTO GALLERY: Markets delight

Beaudesert Markets provided a much needed opportunity for every man (and woman) and their dogs to get out in the beautiful autumn weather and peruse the variety of stalls at the monthly market.

Susie Cunningham
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News Bargaining Incentive a win for regional communities

Regional news publishers, including the Beaudesert Bulletin, have welcomed the release of draft News Bargaining Incentive legislation and urged all Members of Parliament to support its passage. Damian Morgan, President of Country Press Australia, which represents more than 240 regional and community news publications across the country, said the proposed […]

Colleen Manning, 2020
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Manning place

Much loved kindergarten teacher and Beauy Whispers Facebook page administrator, the late Colleen Manning, has been honoured with a tribute by property developer James Robinson. James has successfully applied to Scenic Rim Regional Council to have Manning Place named after Mrs Manning, who passed away in December 2020. Colleen was […]

COMMUNITY EFFORT - Toy Libraries Australia, The Club and Beaudesert CWA have all been instrumental in establishing the Scenic Rim Toy Library
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Toys for hire!

Scenic Rim now has its own toy library – and the establishment of the organisation has been a true community effort. Local mums Carla Bures and Belinda Thompson have worked on this project for some time and toys are now available every second Tuesday from 10am to 12noon for parents […]