Julia Spicer
News

Scenic Rim Small Business Month returns with practical tools for local businesses

Scenic Rim Regional Council is set to deliver a dynamic program of events during May as part of Small Business Month 2026, supporting local operators to grow, connect and thrive. The month-long program features a diverse calendar of free workshops, networking opportunities and practical business support initiatives tailored to the […]

2025 Ambassadors
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Search is on for 2026 Show Ambassadors

Nominations are open for the next generation of local young leaders to step forward as the 2026 Beaudesert Show Ambassadors. The Beaudesert Show Society is calling for nominations in the categories of Rural Ambassador (men and women aged 20 to 30), Showgirl (young women 18 to 28) and Junior Ambassador […]

LINA Executive Director Claire Stuchbery
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Independent newsrooms unite for national campaign

A movement of independent digital news publishers are uniting for a week-long crowdfunding initiative, calling on communities across Australia to support the future of public interest journalism.  The Local & Independent News Association (LINA)’s annual Our News, Your Voice campaign will run until Friday May 8, and coincides with World Press Freedom Day.   […]

Judge Carl Warren from Top X Roma, Liz from the Santa Gertrudis Association pictured with Sue and Trevor Whitehall, Mt Berryman, who won Champion Pen of the show with their weaner steers
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Charity Santa Steers hit $2625 at Beaudesert Santa Sale

An outstanding yarding of Santa cattle came to hand at the Beaudesert Store Sale on April 18.  Feeder and restocker steers sold to very strong competition. Sort after heifers with breeding potential sold to a dearer market, while lightweight weaner heifers were cheaper. Four Santa steers were donated by Talgai […]

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LifeFlight airlifts man to hospital after animal incident

The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a man following an incident with a bull on April 25. The LifeFlight helicopter was tasked by Retrieval Services Queensland at 2:27pm and landed at a private property in the Scenic Rim Region. The critical care LifeFlight doctor and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) flight […]

The new O’Reilly’s Date Palm plaque in situ. Image supplied
History

O’Reilly stories shared

In 1911, the O’Reilly men Pat, Luke and Joe and their cousins Tom, Herb, Ped, Norb and Mick arrived to take up their selections on Roberts Plateau. Their first access was via the timber tracks in Cainbable Gorge, a total of sixteen gruelling miles. When Lamington National Park was proclaimed, […]

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LifeFlight airlifts man after paraglider crash

The Toowoomba-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a man after a paragliding crash at Mt Barney on April 19. The LifeFlight helicopter was tasked at 11.55am by Retrieval Services Queensland and landed in a clearing where they met Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics with the patient. The critical care LifeFlight doctor […]

Sophie Joyce
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Young tourism star on the rise

Scenic Rim Regional Council is celebrating the success of an employee who was recently named a 2026 Queensland Young Tourism Leader. In just over a year since Sophie Joyce, 23, began working with Council, as a trainee in Regional Events, she has progressed to becoming Council’s Regional Events Officer assisting […]

Droughtmaster weaner steers account LA Bischoff & Sons, Tamrookum, sold for $1400
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Quality restocker steers in demand at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported another quality yarding of restocker steers at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday.  All descriptions sold in line with last store sales rates, with the exception of lesser quality heifers selling to a slightly easier market. Thomas and Maria Grunert, Buccan, sold heavy Hereford x […]

Federal Member Scott Buchholz with State Member Jon Krause
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Highway upgrade delivers safer journeys for Jimboomba

A major upgrade of the Mount Lindesay Highway in Jimboomba is now complete, marking a significant milestone for one of South East Queensland’s fastest‑growing communities.  The $95 million project has transformed a 1.5‑kilometre stretch of the highway between Johanna Street and South Street, improving safety, easing congestion and supporting the region’s continued growth.  Once […]