Don Jarman, Luse Naivalu and Tom Moore. Image supplied
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Boot, scoot and boogie at Tamrookum Hall

Tamrookum Memorial Hall will come alive on May 31 as it hosts a free Community Halls Roadshow event presented by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, featuring live music and a traditional country-style afternoon tea. Starting at 1pm, the event will showcase a lineup of local talent across a range of […]

David Rees
Personality Profile

Sharing a lifetime of art

David Rees was born to be an artist – a realisation he traces back to the moment a pencil was first placed in his hand at just 18 months old. Although his life took many unexpected turns, creativity remained a constant thread along with the quiet determination to one day […]

Emily Hall with Willie
People and their Pets

Emily Hall with Willie

Willie the one-year-old cattle cross is full of beans.  He loves spending time with his owner Emily Hall, happily tagging along with whatever she’s doing – whether that’s watching the footy, heading out for walks or grabbing breakfast at their local cafes.  “He’s the dog of the people,” Emily said. 

LOCAL SUPPORT: Defenders for Hope volunteers Hugh Blow and Barbara Barnes lend a helping hand to those struggling in the community
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Housing crisis worsens for Beaudesert

A new report from Anglicare Southern Queensland has revealed the severe shortage of affordable rental housing in the Logan-Beaudesert region, where just two suitable properties were available for households on income support out of 741 surveyed. For minimum wage earners, only 68 properties met affordability criteria. The organisation’s 2026 Rental […]

Rosemary Ryan
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Supporting healthier lifestyles in the community

Country Kitchens coordinator for Beaudesert CWA Rosemary Ryan is enthusiastic about raising awareness of simple, sustainable ways people can improve their health. Rosemary, who stepped into the role at the end of 2024, hopes the branch’s involvement in the Country Kitchens program will have a lasting positive impact locally.  “It’s […]

Alexis Ramsay and Margaret Reynolds
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Community contributes to cancer research

A total of $1000 was raised for the Cancer Council at Beaudesert Bowls Club’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraising event on May 7. Bowlers from Beaudesert, Rathdowney, Canungra and Tamborine Mountain came together for a day of social competition on the greens and to support a worthy cause. The event combined […]

SPECTATORS: Margaret Reynolds, Tony Reynolds and Steve Greentree watch from the sidelines at the 2026 Ladies Autumn Triples on April 16
Sport

Women’s talent on display at Autumn Triples

Sun caps, sunscreen and plenty of smiles were on show at the Beaudesert Bowls Club on April 16 as women across the region gathered for the 2026 Ladies Autumn Triples competition. 18 teams of three took to the green for two games, with Club Musgrave’s Kaye Abercromby, Patricia White and […]

UNSTOPPABLE: Tayla Knickel, alongside the Beaudesert Kingfishers, took on the Fassifern Bombers on April 12. Photo credit to Lyle Radford
Sport

A strong start to women’s footy

Motivation and communication have driven the Beaudesert Kingfishers Open Women’s team from an early-season setback to back-to-back wins. After starting their season with a 14-42 loss to the Ipswich Swifts, the Kingfishers bounced back in style, defeating the Fassifern Bombers 16-4 before backing it up with a 24-6 win over […]

Wendy Gathercole
Personality Profile

Trusting her gut: A journey beyond Crohn’s

Wendy Gathercole has always trusted her instincts. Guided by a strong sense of what feels right, she has forged her own path with quiet determination, overcoming whatever stands in her way. At 33, a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in 2002 marked a turning point. It shifted her perspective and opened […]

BIRTHDAY GLOW: Mary Stokes celebrated her 90th birthday on April 21
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90 and fabulous

Mary Stokes is still full of life at 90, celebrating her birthday on April 21 in true style and good spirits. She doesn’t credit any grand secret to reaching such a milestone – just a simple philosophy of taking each day as it comes and enjoying every moment along the […]