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Australian researchers are peering into the future to prepare for tomorrow’s biggest biosecurity risks. The Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) has developed forecasting models that analyse changing climates and international trade flows to determine which pests will hit Australia hardest over the coming decades. The CEBRA team […]

THE key to maintaining the drive and energy of any sporting club rests in the hands of its most dedicated members. These members are those who stick with the cause for years and are always willing to put their hand up for any position or volunteer for any job.  Eighty-three […]

WHIDDON is thrilled to announce the well-deserved recipients of its prestigious scholarship program, which aims to enrich the careers of employees and elevate the standards of care in the aged care sector. This year, 20 recipients across Whiddon’s care homes, including two from Whiddon Beaudesert, have been awarded scholarships to […]

JACQUIE Hapgood has been a proud owner of Native Bees for the past two years.  After purchasing domesticated native bees, she soon found wild native bees creating their hive in the trunk of her yucca plant. Instead of kicking them out, she welcomed them in with an eduction box.  “We […]

MARGARET Manthey lived a life dedicated to her family and to her community. She is probably best known in Beaudesert for her strong commitment to the Beaudesert Scouts, who she tirelessly supported as Group Leader. She became involved with the local Scouting group in 2010 when her grandchildren began attending […]

THREE striking poppy flowers on display at the Beaudesert RSL Sub Branch honour those who have served for our country. The poppies are the work of artist Karen Jones, who donated the painting at the suggestion of her aunt, Beaudesert local Vicki McAteer. Ms Jones is pictured (centre) with Joanne […]

THIS month 10 years ago emergency services were called to fight one of the biggest fires every seen in the Beaudesert business precinct. Sparks from a grinding machine had ignited nearby tins of paint turning Dover and Son’s Farm machinery complex on Telemon Street into an exploding inferno. Fire fighters […]