Beekeepers like commercial operator Marius Borz, pictured checking his hives, are sinking significant resources into to helping their bees survive the varroa mite crisis
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Beekeeping industry on its knees

It is nightfall in the Kerry Valley and Marius Borz is wearing a gas mask, essential personal protective equipment while he administers fumigation treatment as part of helping his bees survive Varroa mite. The second-generation beekeeper has 200 hives of his own. He also works as Manager for commercial beekeeper […]

Lauren Ryan has the lead role in Home, I'm Darling. Image supplied
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Lauren’s big break

Beaudesert born and raised actor Lauren Ryan is tapping into her community theatre roots as she plays the lead role in a comedy called, ‘Home, I’m Darling’. The Swich Up Productions play is on from July 17-25 at Cambrian Centre Ipswich. ‘Home, I’m Darling’, an Olivier Award-winning comedy written by […]

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Rainbow on William Street

The contrast of this gloomy sky seemed to saturate the brick buildings of William Street in vibrant colour as a rainbow appeared overhead during recent rain.

Wayne Coolwell 1994, ABC Studio, New York City, 34172 Wayne Coolwell archive, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland
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Legacy honoured

The trailblazing work of a man with local cultural ties is being celebrated through the exhibition, ‘Through Mununjali Eyes: photojournalist Wayne Coolwell’. The free exhibition, which continues until October 18 at the State Library of Queensland, is a visual archive of five decades of Aboriginal political, social and cultural life […]

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Autumn sunrise

We came up the rise from the Tubber Street shortcut early one Wednesday morning and I was struck with the beauty of this autumn sunrise scene in Beaudesert suburbia.

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Fresh, local produce

We’re pretty fortunate in Beaudesert to be surrounded by working farms. Spot the grabby little toddler hand reaching for some fresh produce we bought from sixth generation farmer, Harry Tommerup, who is one local example of continuing to pivot with the ever-changing times. 

Elders agent Andrew Thomson at the public auction for the Lupton Road property
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Sale ongoing for Council Lupton Rd property

A 31.52-hectare property previously earmarked by Council for a sporting precinct is still on the market after it did not sell under the hammer at public auction. The Scenic Rim Regional Council in the 2020-21 financial year borrowed $1.5 million to purchase the land on the corner of Lupton Road […]

The Clydesdale Spectacular was talk of the town when Beaudesert Showgrounds hosted the major event for the first time in 2025. Photo by Lyle Radford
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Fuel crisis impacts Clydesdale event

Organisers of the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular say the global and Australian fuel situation, rising fuel prices, and increased cost of living pressures underpinned their decision to call off key components of the festival for 2026. The main event at Beaudesert Showgrounds on June 13-14 will not go ahead this […]

Justine Cox, Ellen Logan, Robyn Powell, Anthea Walker, Michelle Turner
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Saying no to DFV

Unity underpinned the 2026 Candlelight Vigil for National Domestic and Family Violence Remembrance Day at Jubilee Park. Service providers, volunteer groups, police, the Scenic Rim Regional Council, community leaders and the general public united to reflect and empower one another in the fight against DFV. YFS Client Services Manager Sarah […]

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Golden Hour

If only you could hear the soundtrack to this scene of golden hour on Helen Street. It was just what I needed after a big day in the office.