Beaudesert Roadworks
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Unforeseen delays to major CBD project

COUNCIL has apologised for delays to the completion of major construction works in Beaudesert CBD which started more than 12 months ago. In a ‘Let’s Talk Scenic Rim’ email update on February 28, Council said there had been unforeseen site conditions. The significant drainage and revitalisation project, which Council has […]

What Susie Saw
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What Susie Saw – protea

Look at these gorgeous local fresh protea outside Kalico Country, grown by Chris Grimmett herself and wrapped in newspaper.  The scene was like a floral oasis in our CBD, which is still in the thick of major stormwater drainage works (which have been going for just about a year now […]

DREAM COME TRUE - Lorren Girling is opening The Book Vault in Beaudesert CBD
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Fresh wave of confidence in CBD

BEAUDESERT CBD is still in the thick of major roadworks but that hasn’t stopped new businesses from setting up shop. They are optimistic about the CBD, buoyed by the fact that the roadworks won’t last forever. The drainage roadworks, which started in March 2024 to address flooding issues, are on […]

FORGING AHEAD - Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce new Secretary Jason Pacey, President John Powell, Vice Presidents Eden Platell and David Kassulke and Treasurer Tom Plunkett
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Bolstering Beaudesert’s businesses

BEAUDESERT’S Chamber of Commerce will build on the work of outgoing Secretary Bel Brown after welcoming new Secretary Jason Pacey to their leadership committee. Bel Brown served in the role for two years and contributed insights and connections through her roles as Industry Liaison Officer, Link and Launch Manager and […]

SAFE AND WELL - Jane and Vincent Kruger with baby Jasmine, have praised Beaudesert Hospital staff for their swift support
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Hospital praised in car park birth

JASMINE Kruger gave everyone quite the surprise when she decided to be born in the Beaudesert Hospital car park. Parents Jane and Vincent describe Jasmine’s entry to the world as fast but not chaotic – a team effort between themselves and hospital staff who came straight outside to help them. […]

What Susie Saw electric sky
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What Susie Saw – electric sky

IT was almost other-worldly, the way the sky lit up in rapidly changing fluorescent tones between flashes of lightning and claps of thunder.  We were inside doing the usual evening winddown with our little girl when I noticed the kitchen window all lit up in pink and raced outside to […]

BAREFOOT - Mark Gal from Toowoomba crossed the finish line first, even with no shoes on
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Thrilled to have local parkrun back

BEAUDESERT’S Jeune Park parkrun is back after a three-month hiatus. The free weekly 5km paddock run behind Spring Creek Estate returned on February 8. Boggy conditions and flood damage had forced the run to be called off since November 9. It was particularly disheartening for those who had advocated for […]

Greta Stanfield and Ian Harrison
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Clydesdale Spectacular moves to Beauy

BEAUDESERT will now host the famed Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular, which has outgrown Boonah Showgrounds. The Spectacular, touted as one of Queensland’s most loved events and the richest Clydesdale show in the southern hemisphere, will be at Beaudesert Showgrounds on June 14 and 15. It is the first location change […]

St Mary's School is experiencing increased demand for Prep enrolments
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Prep spots in demand

BEAUDESERT is experiencing a boom in demand for Prep enrolments, with St Mary’s increasing its classes to handle the growth. Brisbane Catholic Education reported an increase in Prep enrolment applications across 16 schools amid south-east Queensland’s rapid population growth. Beaudesert is among its top growth areas alongside inner-city Brisbane, the […]

Tom Sharp
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Mayor on mission abroad

SCENIC Rim Mayor Tom Sharp is on a delegation to Singapore, Manchester and Paris with other mayors from South East Queensland in a bid to leverage 2032 Games opportunities. Cr Sharp set out on the 10-day itinerary with the Council of Mayors (SEQ), known as CoMSEQ, on February 4 and […]