August 5, 1937 – March 5, 2025 IN Beaudesert, Ailsa Jean Rolley was well-known and appreciated for her interest in and enthusiasm for local history. Her significant contributions to this community were underpinned by a full and rich life. Ailsa’s son Ross remembers his mum as a gentle and strong […]
Scenic Rim farmers are rallying for their mates in the Outback, announcing a night where the paddock meets the plate with purpose, proving that in the toughest of times, Queensland farmers never stand alone. The land gives, and the land takes—but Queensland farmers have always stood shoulder to shoulder, no […]
Crop swap It was great to join the volunteers at the Kooralbyn Crop Swap recently and see the wonderful community garden initiative which has been developed and will only continue to grow during the coming months and years. I really enjoy being out and about and catching up with progressive and […]
Catherine Christmas had always done factory work. Now she is enjoying a fulfilling career as a disability support worker. Six months ago, Catherine graduated from a certificate course offered in Beaudesert which she says was a “confidence booster” and “the best thing for me”. The fee-free Certificate III in Individual […]
It was an honour to join my Councillor colleagues recently in welcoming the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, to Tamborine Mountain where she spoke with us as well as Council staff, emergency services representatives and members of the local community impacted by the cyclone. Her Excellency […]
THE fertile flats of the Logan and Albert Valleys were ideal for dairying, but milk and cream are perishable and need rapid transport. Two small butter factories had operated in the district – the South Brisbane Creamery Company and the Lowood Creamery Company. However, the opening of the railway at […]
As the Easter school holidays begin and more people get set to hit the road, the Queensland Government has launched a campaign today reminding motorists there’s ‘no excuse for speeding’. The campaign comes as the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) continues to urge Queenslanders to drive safely and […]
Beaudesert and District Restored Auto Club Inc held a display at Dick Westerman Park on Sunday March 16. The aim was to have the general public view the vehicles and share club members’ passion for these vintage vehicles. Fifteen club vehicles were joined by eight visiting vehicles to create an […]
There is a line in the movie “Serendipity”, where one of the characters says “You know the Greeks didn’t write obituaries. They only asked one question after a man died – Did he have passion?” Vey Bruce Payne recognised his many passions and built a life that aligned with what was […]
Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a much dearer market in a rain affected yarding at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday. Pens of suitable backgrounding steers created very strong competition with local buyers showing strong confidence after good falls of rain again this week. Heifers were in short supply and […]
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