Dot Hyland
Personality Profile

Dot Hyland

Dot Hyland’s kind, alert and efficient manner tells the tale of a woman who has never been short of things to do but has always had time for the people around her. The lifelong local, who was born at Beaudesert Hospital in 1943, spent the first 77 years of her […]

Photo: Kay Tommerup, Gen Windley, Ernie the Alpaca, Georgia Stekhoven, Daniel Groenberg, Mike Webster, Lisa Groom (front). Photo: Nigel Hallett
Community

Country Welcome Goes Global

The genuine community spirit of locals even through adversity has set the Scenic Rim apart on the world stage. The Scenic Rim is the only Australian destination in travel bible Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 guide. The region features in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 Top 10 Regions […]

Dallas Davidson at Towri Sheep Cheeses
Business

Locals Flock to Race Day with a Difference

Hercules the ram is Towri Woolly Cup’s undefeated reigning champion for good reason. At 12 years of age, the fat tailed Awassi breed sheep might be getting on in years, but he can outrun the rest of the flock for a good feed at the end of the racetrack. The […]

Emma Gordon-Smith and Christopher Gaunt
News

Lifelong Buddies Born for the Stage

Beaudesert locals Christopher Gaunt and Emma Gordon-Smith met when they were just 3 and 4 years old, and they have been great friends ever since. Now Mr Gaunt, 29 and Ms Gordon-Smith, 30, star in stage productions at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) as part of the Blue Roo […]

Kat Finlay is one of those quiet but strong types. She dedicates much of her time to helping her three daughters chase their dreams, while showing them a life lived for others.
Personality Profile

Kat Finlay

Kat Finlay is cut from the same ilk as her small but mighty grandmother, Patricia Power, who was her main influence growing up. […]

Joy Drescher
Personality Profile

Joy Drescher

Joy Drescher was in public office across three decades and she’s the only female Mayor the Scenic Rim, and former Beaudesert Shire, has ever had. Her contributions to the community continue to this day. If you’ve ever been to BAMS Theatre with Joy Drescher in the audience, you’ll know her […]