Doug Wyatt and Brad Teese. Photo: Supplied.
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Local dairy stays a family affair

The legacy of a third-generation dairy farm will live on for generations to come after local cousins Doug Wyatt and Brad Teese bought the Dennis family’s iconic 4Real Milk dairy and processing plant at Tamrookum. Local cousins Doug Wyatt and Brad Teese have a vision that Scenic Rim 4Real Milk […]

Jon Krause with Gordon Brown of the Wongaburra Men’s Shed.
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A Place for a Yarn and a Cuppa

Tucked away at the back of Wongaburra Aged Care facility is the Wongaburra Men’s Shed – a place for men to have a yarn and create items that help the community. Wongaburra Men’s Shed began in 2014, and operates four days a week for Wongaburra residents and community members. A […]

Tony and Jacky White with grandkids Byron and Maddison Garratt.
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Farm Gate Trail Is On

Locals are being encouraged to get a taste of the farms on their doorstep at the next Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail on 13 March. Half a dozen farms on the outskirts of Beaudesert are among 22 local producers who will participate in the industry-led Destination Scenic Rim event. Dallas […]

Guy Hazlewood joins the Beaudesert Bulletin team. Photo: Susie Cunningham.
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Beaudesert Bulletin Welcomes The New Guy

Beaudesert Bulletin has welcomed former Kingfisher player and podcaster, Guy Hazlewood to the team. Guy is a keen sportsperson and is currently studying Journalism through Griffith University. “After working for many years as a glazier, my love for storytelling, writing and rugby league made me have a career change,” he […]

Huxley Schmidt, Centre Director Nicola Campbell and Ivy-Rose Mieni.
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Edgey New Childcare Centre

South East Queensland’s fastest growing childcare centre group, Edge Early Learning (EEL), has opened the doors to its first Beaudesert centre. The new centre opened on 31 January at 10 Telemon Street, Beaudesert and will provide a revolutionised learning space for 85 local children per day. The custom-built centre features […]

Wongaburra Aged Care CEO Atul Kumar Singh with Member for Wright Scott Buchholz. Photo: Supplied.
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$10m Upgrade for Wongaburra

Wongaburra Aged Care will carry out major upgrades through a $10 million federal government grant. The local aged care facility received the funding under the Aged Care Approvals Round. Wongaburra Aged Care CEO Atul Kumar Singh said Wongaburra Society, a community-based not-for-profit established in January 1989, would be able to […]

Teaspoons & Aprons owner Shinade Harper is grateful for community support.
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Beaudesert Battles on Against COVID

COVID continues to disrupt life across the globe and Beaudesert is no exception. Teaspoons & Aprons Cafe owner, Shinade Harper is grateful for the support and understanding shown by locals. Prior to the vaccination mandate, Shinade was concerned about a backlash from non-vaccinated customers. “We’ve been pleasantly surprised.  We only […]

Ken Wright of Wright’s Jewellers.
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Buy local Christmas 2021

Scenic Rim residents are being encouraged to spread the festive cheer to local businesses and ‘Buy Local Christmas 2021.’ Every purchase at a local business entered into the draw will give a chance to win $1,000! It is easy to go in the draw to win $1,000 – simply make […]

McDonald’s Beaudesert staff: Ben Evans, Eve Henderson, Rebecca Moore, Reece Hosking and Jackson Farrugia with Katie Bishop and Caitlin Bull (front).
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Getting McHappy

Beaudesert McDonalds joined in with restaurants across Australia to celebrate McHappy Day on Saturday 13 November. Staff dressed up in their best country gear as they raised funds by selling Silly Socks, Helping Hands and Big Macs.  Restaurant Manager Josh Lane said he and the staff really enjoyed dressing up […]

Shinade Harper, Karmyn Armytage and Tanya Townend in front of the Christmas Mural.
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The Cafe that Cares

There’s not a lot of businesses where you see customers hugging the staff on the way out, but at Teaspoons and Aprons cafe, it is a regular occurrence. Shinade Harper took over the cafe in August this year, following the sudden death of her friend and cafe owner, Karlie Cassidy. […]