Lead Radiographer Andrew Williams with the new MRI at Vivid Radiology
News

Scenic Rim set for first MRI

Beaudesert residents will soon have access to MRI scans closer to home, with Vivid Radiology preparing to launch the Scenic Rim’s first MRI service in September. The new machine at Vivid Radiology’s Beaudesert clinic is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel to Logan, Brisbane or the Gold […]

Evie playing for McAuley College
Sport

Regional reward for McAuley girls

The McAuley College and Emmaus College Open Girls rugby league team has capped a breakthrough season by qualifying for the 2026 Karyn Murphy Cup SEQ Quad Series after finishing runners-up in the Titans Challenge. The combined side fell 24-4 to Bellbird State Secondary College in the Titans Challenge grand final […]

Dylan Biggs
Sport

Biggs returns home as world title wait continues

The Beaudesert Storm is rolling home, with boxing star Dylan Biggs set to return to the ring on August 30 when he headlines a homecoming showdown against Turkey’s Kenan Guzel at Ipswich Turf Club. The bout comes after months of uncertainty surrounding a proposed World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver title […]

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, […]

Cooper Gee, Sue Gee and Lachlan Gee. Supplied by Queensland Sports Photography
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Kingies make a lasting tribute

Past, present and future Beaudesert Kingfishers came together at R.S. Willis Park on July 4 for the inaugural Matthew Gee Memorial Old Boys & Supporters Day, celebrating the club’s history while honouring one of its most dedicated volunteers.  The day attracted former players, supporters and families from across the region, […]

Tyson Major will walk for Type 1 Diabetes
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Kingfisher tackles 24-hour walking challenge for Type 1 Diabetes

A Beaudesert Kingfishers ground announcer is set to test his physical and mental endurance by walking continuously around RS Willis Park for 24 hours to raise funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes. Tyson Major will begin the challenge at 11am on July 31, walking laps of the Kingfishers’ home […]

Lumi and The Thompsons
People and their Pets

Lumi and The Thompsons

Lumi the Jack Russell is a bundle of energy. At just three months old, she loves her human sisters Rosie and Alice Thompson, spending time snuggled up on the lounge or racing around the back yard with her best friends.

Dr Andy Gredecki, Erica Bates and David Kassulke
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Bromelton incinerator concerns aired at Chamber

Concerns about the proposed Cleanaway energy-from-waste facility at Bromelton were raised during a presentation to a Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce meeting on July 15. Representing the Keep the Scenic Rim Scenic campaign, Dr Andy Grodecki and Erica Bates addressed the Chamber, outlining concerns about the project’s potential impacts on agriculture, […]

Sinead Maloy and Nyandier Deng
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Students lend a helping hand in Rathdowney

University students rolled up their sleeves to give back to the Rathdowney community as part of The Big Lift’s annual Winter Trip on July 8 and 9. Forty students from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) spent less than 24 hours in the town, completing a range of volunteer projects […]

Prep students Charlie and Kobe
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Preps turn 100

Beaudesert State School’s Prep students celebrated 100 days of learning on July 15 by stepping into the shoes of 100-year-olds.  Dressed in cardigans, glasses and grey wigs, the young students embraced the milestone with paintings, dancing, pasta necklaces, cheeky stories of “sore backs” and a fun reminder that learning gets […]