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Council News

SUPPORT OUR CBD: entries now open

THERE is still time to enter the Support our CBD shop local giveaway in support of Beaudesert businesses being impacted by ongoing roadworks. There is a $500 cash prize up for grabs, donated by Scenic Rim MP Jon Krause, vouchers donated by participating businesses and other prizes. To enter, shoppers […]

Grass trees, Christmas Creek Road
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What Susie Saw – grass trees

These ancient grass trees rise grandly from the side of Christmas Creek Road like a year-round festivity for nature lovers. They don’t look anything like traditional Christmas trees, of course, but they bring good cheer to those of us who appreciate the magnificence of the Australian bush.

Michael Enright, Vicki McAteer, Kym Hyam, Finella Loch
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Committed to Christmas

Rain, hail or shine: a very Beaudesert Christmas BEAUDESERT Christmas enthusiasts have decorating the town down to a fine art, whatever the weather. The township is resplendent as ever in its festive display thanks to the efforts of volunteers involved with Beaudesert’s Christmas Spirit and Beaudesert Christmas Yarnbombers. Muggy mornings […]

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What Susie Saw – Bless the gardeners

Bless the gardeners, who make the world a better place by doing their thing. Would you just look at this abundance of flowers at the Telemon Street entrance to Jubilee Park? They looked so vibrant on a thick, humid Wednesday on the cusp of summer.

Sue Denning, Debbie Portch, Aileen Cooper, Vicki McAteer, Anne Andrews, Coleen Shanks, Finella Loch.
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Spreading festive joy

Every Christmas, Beaudesert is blanketed in so much festive cheer it has even been likened to a country version of the imaginary Dr Seuss town of ‘Whoville’. This year the town is as merry as ever, with a particular focus on decorating Jubilee Park and William Street while major roadwork […]

Zac Cunningham on the bike. Photo by DSA Images
Sport

Consistency pays off

Patience and consistency are key in the sport of triathlon. That is the word from Beaudesert triathlete Zac Cunningham, who earned a podium finish at the Hervey Bay 100 triathlon on November 17. Cunningham finished a 2km ocean swim, 80km bike ride and 18km run in a total of 4 […]

What Susie Saw Rosie's rose
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What Susie Saw – Rosie rose

It feels like a special occasion every time this rose blooms in our front yard. A dear friend gave it to us to celebrate the birth of baby Rosie last year. We are so consumed in living the Rosie life that the rose has to fend for itself, and we […]

Primrose Dyer, Bella Michael, Owen Hompes, Shayla Roberts, Patrick Hompes, Eli Roberts
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Small school, big heart

THE kids at Hillview State School feel lucky to have the place to themselves, but they wouldn’t say no to a few more classmates. There are currently eight kids in the entire school: one in each year level from year one to year four, two in year five and two […]

Urban Utilities' Michelle Cull says don't forget to include water in your emergency kit
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Get storm ready

KEEP at least 10 litres of drinking water per person on standby and keep your drains clear. That is the word from water supplier Urban Utilities as it encourages customers in Scenic Rim to prepare for extreme weather this summer. The information is particularly timely as the region reflects on the Christmas storms of […]

Barb Ware, Dallas Davidson, Susie Cunningham, Eden Platell, Elisha Davis
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Rural women celebrate

WOMEN from Beaudesert and surrounds have raised more than $7,800 to help victims of domestic and family violence through the Scenic Rim Rural Women’s Celebration. Nearly 100 women filled Kerry Memorial Hall on October 13 for the second annual event, led by Branded Design Studio’s Eden Platell from Beaudesert Zonta. […]