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 […]
Ralph the labradoodle and his person, Carol Castles, make great companions for one another. Carol has had the playful 9-year-old since she received him as a little puppy from her daughter, who was breeding labradoodles. Here’s what Carol has to say about Ralph: “I’d always had Foxies and I said […]
The buzz of women sharing their stories while weaving colourful creations filled Mununjali Hall at the first Women’s Yarning Healing Circle. The Traditional Mununjali Elders, including Granny Polo Women’s Group, launched the initiative on 24 June with support from Council and Mununjali Housing. Women of all ages and cultural backgrounds […]
Passionate Rotarian Mark McCabe has taken the helm as president of Beaudesert Rotary Club for the second time. He was inducted as president for 2022-23 in front of about 100 people at a tartan-themed changeover banquet dinner on 20 June, with a focus on ‘weaving a strong community’. His fellow […]
In what is being claimed as a win for people power and advocacy, mining company Arrow Energy has backed out of the Scenic Rim. A decade on from Keep the Scenic Rim Scenic’s globally reported protests, including the 10-day Kerry blockade, Arrow has withdrawn its applications. The withdrawal came amid […]
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