Articles by Canungra Times

Australia’s top working dogs are once again being called to the paddock, with nominations now open for the 2025 Cobber Challenge, a competition that recognises the vital role of dogs in the nation’s agricultural industry. Marking its tenth anniversary, the Cobber Challenge invites farmers and contractors across the country to […]

LifeFlight has scheduled to run a series of FREE emergency trauma training workshops – First Minutes Matter Program – LifeFlight in the Scenic Rim Region later this month: 27th May            Beaudesert 28th May            Mount Tamborine 29th May            Beaudesert We’re looking for community groups such as SES, Lion, Rural Fire Services, Men’s Shed, Showgrounds Committee or […]

20 years ago – May 2005 Loggers Victory! The Canugra Loggers had their first win on Saturday 30 April 2005 against a very competitive Nerang team. The Loggers won 20-18 in a thrilling match. While the weather on the day was less than perfect, a large group of dedicated and […]

Most hospitals will see therapy dogs roaming the halls to lighten up the mood of sick patients. But this easter, the Beaudesert Hospital had a pair of alpacas visiting patients and nurses. Noodle and Shadow from Mountview Alpaca Farm in Canungra were the talk of the hospital halls, getting pats […]

THE Canungra Show’s move to introduce a Rural Ambassador award program last year continues to prove a resounding success. Shale Sutherland, 26, was named the show’s first Rural Ambassador and she has now moved on in the regional judging to be named the top ambassador in SEQ. The latest win […]

Moriarty Park sportsperson of the month for the March Nomination went to  Bushrats Over 40’s Cricket Team. The Bushrats have undergone a remarkable transformation this year, emerging from being the “whipping boys” of the competition to being crowned champions after finishing as runners-up last season. With a commitment to enjoyment and […]

World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforests and stunning mountain scapes will provide the backdrop for the first in a series of flavour-filled weekends during Scenic Rim Eat Local Month in June. The Scenic Rim’s annual month-long celebration of its farmers, growers, producers, artisans, chefs and quality food and beverages kicks off on the […]

YEARS of lobbying has come to fruition as the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) begins reshaping and sealing the unsealed gravel section of Beaudesert-Nerang Road between Mundoolun Connection Road in Wonglepong and Biddaddaba Road in Biddaddaba. The work is the result of decades of lobbying by the Biddaddaba […]

Scenic Rim boxer Dylan Biggs is continuing to make international headlines after he defeated United Kingdom boxer Hamza Azeem on April 19 in Saudi Arabia. Biggs came away with a unanimous decision win as part of the Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix, a multi-phase tournament extending throughout 2025. Biggs, […]