Julia Spicer
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Scenic Rim Small Business Month returns with practical tools for local businesses

Scenic Rim Regional Council is set to deliver a dynamic program of events during May as part of Small Business Month 2026, supporting local operators to grow, connect and thrive. The month-long program features a diverse calendar of free workshops, networking opportunities and practical business support initiatives tailored to the […]

2025 Ambassadors
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Search is on for 2026 Show Ambassadors

Nominations are open for the next generation of local young leaders to step forward as the 2026 Beaudesert Show Ambassadors. The Beaudesert Show Society is calling for nominations in the categories of Rural Ambassador (men and women aged 20 to 30), Showgirl (young women 18 to 28) and Junior Ambassador […]

The site of the new roundabout, under construction. Image supplied
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New roundabout for Beauy

Pedestrian and motorist safety is the driving force behind a new roundabout at the intersection of Eaglesfield Street and Tina Street, Beaudesert. In an April notification of works, Council advised works would take place between April and June on the roundabout, which is near the local hospital, ambulance station and […]

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Dog attack incident – Beaudesert

SCENIC Rim Regional Council officers have responded to a dog attack incident involving a toddler in Beaudesert on Thursday May 7. Emergency services attended the scene to a two-year-old child who was taken away for medical treatment after being bitten by a Bull Arab type dog. Council officers have determined […]

BIRTHDAY GLOW: Mary Stokes celebrated her 90th birthday on April 21
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90 and fabulous

Mary Stokes is still full of life at 90, celebrating her birthday on April 21 in true style and good spirits. She doesn’t credit any grand secret to reaching such a milestone – just a simple philosophy of taking each day as it comes and enjoying every moment along the […]

LINA Executive Director Claire Stuchbery
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Independent newsrooms unite for national campaign

A movement of independent digital news publishers are uniting for a week-long crowdfunding initiative, calling on communities across Australia to support the future of public interest journalism.  The Local & Independent News Association (LINA)’s annual Our News, Your Voice campaign will run until Friday May 8, and coincides with World Press Freedom Day.   […]

INSPIRED: Elleanor Creenaune is rocking her new hairstyle, knowing her hair has gone to a good cause
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A cut that counts

With a kind heart and a head full of hair, 10-year-old Elleanor Creenaune decided to donate her Rapunzel-like locks – a decision inspired by a story that deeply moved her. After watching an episode of A Current Affair featuring eight-year-old Hallie, a young girl living with alopecia, Elleanor chose to donate her […]

Jenny and Steve Moffatt, Paul Martin, Rob Joyce, Kay Tommerup, Theresa Scholl and Dallas Davidson represent some of the Scenic Rim's farmers
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Scenic Rim Eat Local Month launched

Fifteen years ago, what is now Scenic Rim Eat Local Month began as one week of events to showcase the farmers of the Scenic Rim and the produce they bring to the region.  Originally hosting 25 events and about 900 people, the program has grown into a month-long celebration of […]

Zunaid Woksan, Krystal Cunningham and Mikaeel Wokson
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New citizens welcomed in Scenic Rim ceremony

Fifty-six people from across the globe were officially welcomed as Australian citizens at a Scenic Rim Regional Council ceremony on Friday, April 10. Mayor Tom Sharp said the ceremony represented “a milestone in the journey from immigrant to Australian citizen,” with participants making a public pledge of commitment to Australia […]

Carinity Illoura in Beaudesert is running a fee-free course for people seeking a career in early childhood education
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Free qualifications for career in childcare

Scenic Rim locals wanting to pursue an exciting career in childcare can get qualifications to build their future – at no cost. Carinity Illoura in Beaudesert is running a fee-free certificate course in early childhood education starting in May. Enrolments for the nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education […]