Significant population growth in Beaudesert and surrounds has prompted renewed calls for greater investment in local services and infrastructure. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the population of postcode 4285 was up 36 per cent to 21,763 (2021 Census), from 13,870 (2001 Census). This is an increase […]
Even quiet old Helen Street at the back of Beauy is a hive of activity at the moment, as the town centre revitalisation project gets into full swing. […]
A passion for her hometown is behind Sarah Macginley’s pursuit of the 2022 Queensland Rural Ambassador State Title. Sarah, 30, was recently named as one of 10 state finalists for the coveted award, which will be presented on 13 August in Brisbane after a week of official duties at the […]
In what is being claimed as a win for community advocacy, the Scenic Rim Regional Council has committed to supporting the establishment of a Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Beaudesert. It comes off the back of a community-led campaign started by the Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce in September 2020, […]
Giving back to the community, making new friends and helping people in need are what drives three of the region’s newest firefighters. Jesse McLennan, Chris Peterson and Inspector Mark Doble were among graduating auxiliary firefighters at a ceremony in Beaudesert in late June after eight days of intensive training. The […]
When Elaina Baker isn’t busy working to improve the lives of youth in Beaudesert and surrounds, you’ll most likely find her at the gym – which is like her second home – or savouring a coffee. The quietly considered Beaudesert local finds deep satisfaction in her role as Regional Coordinator […]
Local advocates for reopening Duck Creek Road have vowed to persist in their efforts and are making sure it stays on the public radar by sharing stories of the road’s significance. Duck Creek Road, officially opened in 1988 and dubbed the ‘Do it yourself road to O’Reilly’s’, was built by […]
The Beaudesert Kingfishers home ground, Willis Park, is like a second home to Mark Platt. Platt, or ‘Platty’, as he is affectionately known, started playing for St Mary’s as a child then the YCW (Young Catholic Workers) and the Kingfishers before knee problems got in the way. “I thought if […]
The 66th annual Christmas Creek Valley Athletics Carnival filled the Rathdowney State School grounds with sporting prowess and school spirit on 16-17 June. Students from Darlington, Hillview, Tamrookum and Rathdowney competed at the two-day carnival. Small but mighty Darlington State School won the Christmas Creek Cup for highest average points […]
The recent Quick Street drag racing event at Kooralbyn air strip has been hailed as a success for raising funds and awareness for rural health in Queensland. Local charity OzAid ran the event on 18-19 June in support of the Rural Doctors Foundation. Beaudesert GP Dr Michael Rice, who is […]
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