Arlo Granlund. Image supplied
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Community and first responders connect

The feeling of camaraderie between the community and first responders was strong at the recent Beaudesert Ambulance Open Day. Police, fire and ambulance services teamed up with community groups and local businesses to put on an engaging event for people of all ages at the local ambulance station on July […]

Mununjali NAIDOC Day 2026
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Standing tall and proud

The feeling of community and keeping culture alive for generations to come was strong when people gathered at Jubilee Park for Mununjali NAIDOC Day recently. The July 4 event was part of milestone celebrations nationally, under the theme ‘50 years of deadly’. A smoking ceremony and traditional dances were a […]

Ari Currie is being remembered as a compassionate soul. Image supplied
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Forever six – Ari Currie leaves lifesaving legacy

The heartbroken family of a six-year-old boy whose life was cut short after a serious car crash has thanked the community for its support. Ari Currie passed away on July 10 after being airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries from the crash at Gleneagle on July 6. Police are investigating […]

Inaugural Beaudesert Show CEO Chris Cochrane
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Inaugural Beauy Show CEO means business

Building on the success of the respected local Beaudesert Show Society is the focus of inaugural CEO Chris Cochrane. The society has appointed a CEO for the first time since it was established in 1889, signalling a new era for the largely volunteer-run group. Mr Cochrane, who has a background […]

Lorri Wilde is selling the iconic Kerry Bridge Hotel after calling it home for 55 years
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End of an era for pub with no beer

Lorri Wilde has never been one to drink a beer, but she has poured plenty in her time. To step into the old Kerry Bridge Hotel – Mrs Wilde’s home from 1970 until last year – is to enter a time capsule of a bygone era. Mrs Wilde, who this […]

The turning of the sod for the major expansion and upgrade of Wongaburra Aged Care. Image supplied
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Come home to Wongaburra

Wongaburra Society, run by a dedicated board of community volunteers, has been serving the Beaudesert community for generations. Through a $45 million refurbishment and expansion, they will continue to serve locals for generations to come. Wongaburra Society is offering the best in Residential Aged Care and Home Care Services through […]

Third generation firefighter Alex Ducat, pictured centre with grandfather, retired Captain Ray Ducat and his father his father, past Lieutenant x Ducat. Image supplied
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Three generations of local firefighters

Alex Ducat is upholding a family tradition of protecting the community after becoming the third generation of the local Ducat family to serve as a firefighter. The youngest Mr Ducat, pictured centre with grandfather, retired Captain Ray Ducat and his father, past Lieutenant Steve Ducat, was among several local auxiliary […]

New public housing on Brisbane Street, Beaudesert
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Beaudesert gets new public housing

Seven new units taking shape on the highway into Beaudesert will provide public housing. The seven two-bedroom modular units with seven car parks are at 220-226 Brisbane Street. The location is north of Wongaburra Aged Care, opposite Beaudesert State High School and a fuel station and south of Dick Westerman […]

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Local honey

There is nothing quite like getting some cold hard cash out of your wallet and buying produce straight from an honesty box roadside stall. This local honey stall we see on our neighbourhood walks feels like a timely reminder to support beekeepers large and small.

Matt Haack of Haack Logistics Group
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30 years of Haack Logistics

A genuine desire to serve the community has fuelled 30 years of success at transport and earthmoving company, Haack Logistics Group. Matt Haack founded the company in 1996 after studying engineering and then buying his first truck and dog at 19 when he saw an opportunity. “There was just a […]