Jeremy Smith
News

Nightmare on Tina Street

A SMALL group of Tina Street residents are living in constant fear. In 2023, Scenic Rim Regional Council approved a development application by Sherlock Construction Homes Pty Ltd for 79 townhouses on a 23,230m2 block at 17 Jane Street. Jeremy Smith, Phil Ardrey and John and Debby Reid say there were drainage issues […]

Jimboomba Hornets Netball Club members with Margaret Durant
Sport

Hornets take over bowls club

Jimboomba Hornets Netball Club held their end of year Presentation Day and lunch at Beaudesert Bowls Club this month. The younger Hornets enjoyed a bowls obstacle course designed by Beaudesert Bowls Club member Margaret Durante while the older members played competitive bowls under the tutelage of Beaudesert Bowls Club members. […]

AJ Platell, Justine Cox, Eden Platell and Lucy Henry
News

PHOTO GALLERY: Zonta Hi tea

Zonta’s annual high tea and fashion parade was a sold out event once again. Over 100 women gathered in Erica Bates’ beautiful garden to view fashions by Kalico Country and Erica’s own label. All money raised goes to Zonta projects both locally and internationally.

Timmy Staunton with William Doyle and Patrick Staunton
News

Horan family celebrate 150 years in Kerry valley

THEY came from across South East Queensland and beyond – descendants of John and Catherine Horan – and gathered on the original selection of their eldest son, Matthew Horan, now owned and farmed by Matthew’s great-great-grandson Dave Tommerup and his family. Many of the cousins, grandchildren and great-grandchildren had not […]

Layne Addy and Patrick the poddy lamb
News

Show spirit shines (story + photo gallery)

Riding high after great Beauy Show COMMUNITY groups and businesses, volunteers and sponsors, entertainers and entrants, committee and showgoers all pitched in to make the 2024 Beaudesert Show a success. The grounds were buzzing with people young and old keen to enjoy their favourite show traditions, from eating their way […]

Erica Bates and Red Dog
People and their Pets

Erica and Red Dog

Before there was Red Dog, there was … Red Dog.  Erica Bates’ 13 year old red kelpie was originally named JJ but over the years he has become known as Red Dog and more recently, Red.  “He comes to Jay, JJ, Red, Red Dog and Dog,” says Erica. “He was […]

Kieran and Michael Rice
News

Spending a night amongst the stars

THE Old Laravale School provided the perfect backdrop for the Scenic Rim Astronomy Associations’s third annual Star-be-cue. The evening was a unique opportunity for people to view the wonders of the night sky through telescopes belonging to the Association’s members. It was a perfect night to view the planet Venus […]

Smoky start to spring
News

Smoky start to spring

FIREFIGHTERS have had a busy start to the fire season, with a number of bushfires burning near Beaudesert and surrounding areas. At the time of print, there were multiple bushfire warnings current for Kooralbyn, Kerry, Beaudesert, Rathdowney, Tamrookum Creek and Mount Colliery. Although the fires did not pose a threat […]

Lynton Cosier with his family
News

A deeply caring soul – Obituary – Lynton Cosier

LYNTON Cosier lived life to the full. Born in Dubbo on September 10, 1974, Lynton passed away just a few weeks short of what would have been his fiftieth birthday. Growing up in New South Wales with his much-loved sister Belinda, Lynton enjoyed playing sport, with cricket and football amongst […]

What is the future for Beaudesert Library?
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What is the future for Beaudesert Library?

PLANS for the proposed new Beaudesert Library have been shelved, with Scenic Rim Regional Council unable to obtain funding for the project. In the current budget, Council has allocated $200,000 for design upgrades to the Beaudesert Library, however it remains unclear what this will entail. A Council Spokesperson said the […]