Reflections

Peace be with You

By Fr Tomi Vattukulathil “Peace be with you.” These were the first words the risen Christ spoke to His disciples—frightened, confused, and locked away in fear.  Two thousand years later, this greeting still echoes with urgency. In an age marked by wars, conflicts, and deep human anxieties, the message of […]

Council News

Councillor column – Cr Jennifer Sanders

School holiday program  Council’s school holiday program this month has been the most popular ever, with all of the children’s cultural workshops filled to capacity. There was tremendous interest in the Lego and circus activities and, as always, the Kids’ Flicks offered fantastic value for families feeling the pinch. Our […]

Reflections

Imagine a World

By Jason Wilcox Imagine a world where humans will not use an object once someone has used it for evil and outside its intended purpose.  For example a car someone used to hurt others, so out of principle, all humans have discarded cars.  Now they’ve done the same with rope, […]

Church of England group, Good Friday 1912. Image supplied
History

Significance of Easter

By Beaudesert Historical Museum Easter 2026 is almost upon us. Known as a moveable feast, the date of our annual Easter celebrations varies from year to year. Calculated by the phases of the moon, it occurs on the first Sunday after the March equinox; it can therefore never occur before […]

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News

Much ado in Division Two

Cr Kerri Cryer  –  3 April 2026 Quite an intense month with cat bite injuries and nasty infection resulting in a stint in hospital making for an interesting meeting with hand taped in a constant voting position, laptop crushed by hospital trolley, and a stomach subjected to medical treatment!  At the invitation […]

Reflections

Living Well Together

By Peter Venz, Scenic Rim Uniting Church In a world that often feels hurried and divided, the call to live well together has never been more important.  Within the tradition of the Church, ethics are not complicated rules designed to burden us; they are guiding principles shaped by love, justice, […]

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History

Woolworths Variety Store

By the Beaudesert Historical Museum Brisbane Street used to be home to a Woolworths Variety Store.  The store was located in the building now housing Jenny’s Western, and was certainly operating in the 60s and 70s but the exact dates are unknown.  The top floor of the building, accessed by […]

Cr Jennifer Sanders at Kooralbyn's disaster preparedness event. Photo supplied
Council News

Councillor comment – 6 March 2026

By Cr Jennifer Sanders Draft Canungra Master Plan Community consultation is set to commence on a draft town centre master plan to guide Canungra’s next chapter as a lively tourism destination, service hub and a gateway to the Scenic Rim. The Draft Canungra Town Centre Master Plan reflects a vision […]

Reflections

Autumn

By Fr Ken Spreadborough Autumn is here.  When I was teaching in Stanthorpe, Autumn was one of the most beautiful times of the year with the multi-coloured leaves on the deciduous trees.  Some people talk about the Autumn of our lives when we use larger numbers to tell our age, […]

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Reflections

Advent

By Fr Ken Spreadborough Have you acquired your Advent Calendar yet to help you celebrate the 24 days leading up to Christmas?  Local stores are full of them, but what does it all mean?  Advent comes from the Latin “ad” meaning “to” and “venire” meaning “to come”.  So Advent is […]