Personality Profile

Heather Kenrick – A helper at heart

HEATHER Kenrick’s journey from a cane farm in Ballina to becoming a celebrated volunteer in Beaudesert is a story of dedication, service and a life well-lived. Growing up in Ballina, Heather was the eldest of five children, with three brothers and one sister.  She was close to her entire family […]

News

Beaudesert band rocks Schoolies GC

BEAUDESERT’S Global Asset were invited to perform live at a beach party during Schoolies 2025 after a post featuring their band was shared to Queensland Education’s Facebook page. This event marked one of the largest stages Global Asset has played on, rivalling when they opened for Frenzal Rhomb last year. […]

News

McAuley College celebrates the arts

MCAULEY College recently celebrated all things cultural at their annual Arts Showcase evening. This event displays the talents of many students in a number of different creative areas. The Grade 11 Hospitality class were hard at work preparing and serving food for guests alongside School Captains Dani Groom and Clancy […]

Sport

Beaudesert Kingfishers Under 10s take on Gordon Tallis Cup

TEN young Beaudesert Kingfishers players travelled to Townsville from 23–26 September to compete in the Gordon Tallis Cup, joining junior teams from across Queensland for four days of rugby league. Manager Robyn “Bob” Hosie said the carnival, which is open to all Under 10s teams, was about more than just […]

News

Cleanaway spruiks Bromelton energy project to local businesses

LOCAL businesses will have the chance to secure contracts and long-term partnerships as Cleanaway progresses plans for the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre (BERC). The project, located within the Bromelton State Development Area, aims to turn waste into energy while creating hundreds of jobs and supplier opportunities across the […]

Sport

Kingfishers claim golden point victory in Under 18 Division 2 grand final

THE Beaudesert Kingfishers’ Under 18 Division 2 side secured a dramatic 20-16 golden point win over the Ormeau Shearers on September 13 to cap off their junior rugby league journey. The Kingfishers looked to be in control late in the match after tries to Jayden Barry, Luke Arkinstall and Jaxon […]

Canungra

Baking to the top

RETIRED Home Economics teacher Linda Ashton showcased her skills at this year’s Queensland’s Best Dark Rich Fruit Cake Competition, taking home second place. The top three cakes from the Queensland Ag Show State final joined the top three from the Ekka competition to battle out which fruit cake was crowned […]

Canungra

Canungra kids go the distance

SEVENTEEN Canungra State School students were amongst 500 who competed at the Annual Athletics championships on the Gold Coast last month. The annual event for students with disability was also attended by former Olympian Glynis Nunn-Cearns OAM, Minister for Sport Tim Mander MP and a range of sporting mascots. The […]

Canungra

From footsteps to fundraising

ONE of the first events to grace the Community Cancer Care calendar for 2025 was the Darlington Range Walk – a 7km round journey through bush tracks above Canungra. The Three Flamingos were the highest fundraising team with a total of $990, which they managed to raise in one week. […]

Canungra

Rickie Glockler – Adventure awaits for Rickie Glockler

RICKIE Glockler has always had a soft spot for adventure – a feeling that eventually brought her to Canungra.  Growing up in Kingaroy, Rickie described her childhood as freeing. She says that living in a big agricultural area formed her love for the outdoors and adventures. “My parents were always […]