Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp
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Council opposes changes to federal disaster funding

Scenic Rim Regional Council is calling on the Australian Government to reconsider proposed changes to Federal Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), fearing the reforms could shift the financial burden of natural disasters onto local councils and communities. At the July Ordinary Meeting, Councillors unanimously voted in favour of a four-point […]

Jason Johnson & Natalie Loy, representing Allan and Sandy King of Mt Gipps, who sold a run of Charolais x weaner steers topping at $1,650
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Limousin Cows and Calves Hit $2,650 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a dearer market for most descriptions at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday August 1.  A large run of quality one-brand Droughtmaster and Charolais x weaner steers set the pace, with plenty of potential buyers going home without them.  Heifers sold very well, as did […]

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The Interstate Railway Line  –  Part 2

The agreements were finally in place and the first sod was turned in the construction.  This occurred at South Brisbane Station for the Queensland section, and later on June 23, 1926, in Kyogle for the New South Wales section.  All the work on the line was performed manually as modern […]

Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg with Jon Krause MP. Photo supplied
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Planning underway for safer journeys on the Mount Lindesay Highway

The next stage of safety improvements for the Mount Lindesay Highway is now underway, with concept designs and business cases progressing for future upgrades between Jimboomba and Beaudesert. The planning follows the successful completion of the Johanna Street to South Street duplication project through Jimboomba, with the focus now turning […]

Jim and Robyn Picton, Dugandan, sold an excellent run of milk and two tooth Angus steers with the top pen selling for $2200
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Angus Steers hit $2200 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a dearer market for all descriptions at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday July 18, 2026.  A quality line up of restocker and feeder steers met hot competition.  A sought after line up of replacement heifers sold above all expectations.  PTIC cows and heavy cows […]

History

The Interstate Railway Line – Part 1

The first meeting to be held with the object of agitating for an extension of the railway from Kyogle to Beaudesert occurred on April 26, 1912. Many years of meetings and discussion ensued, with consideration also being given to alternative routes from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads or Kyogle to Killarney. […]

Scott, Gabriella & Francesca Kostecki from Sugarloaf Grazing Co. sold Charbray Steers for $2350
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Charolais Steers Crack $2350 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew and Co reported a much dearer market for most descriptions at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday. Quality feeder and restocker steers met very strong competition. Pens of sought-after heifers sold to a much dearer market. A large run of cows came to hand, selling above vendors’ expectations. […]

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Beaudesert’s Own Butter

The Logan and Albert Co-operative Dairy Factory was described by Kathleen Nutting in her 1974 book, ‘Then and Now: The story of Beaudesert’, as one of Beaudesert’s most valuable assets. Not only did the factory provide employment, it provided an essential product. The cream became Budgeree Butter, the main product […]

Cr Kerri Cryer
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Much Ado In Division Two

If the power suddenly goes out, what do you do, how do you cook the evening meal?  The answers were revealed at the recent ‘Dinner In The Dark’ series held by the SRRC Disaster Management Team at various locations across the region.  Against a backdrop of live music, cooking demos […]

Hands-on learning for the whole family - Jake, Amelia, Charlotte and Sarah. Supplied
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St Mary’s celebrates Under 8s Day with 70-year milestone

St Mary’s recently celebrated Under 8s Day with a morning of activities centred around this year’s theme, Celebrating 70 Years. Held on May 22, the event welcomed around 250 students, along with families, younger siblings and children from local kindergartens. The school grounds were transformed into a hub of hands-on learning, […]