Anna Ferguson (Showgirl) and Sarah MacGinley (Rural Ambassador)
Community

Showgirl and Rural Ambassador Hunt is On

Local youth with an interest in Beaudesert’s rural community are being encouraged to go for the 2022 Beaudesert Showgirl, Rural Ambassador and Junior Show Ambassador titles. Entries close 2 July and winners will join the 2021 ambassadors as the face of the 2022 Beaudesert Show from 2 to 3 September […]

Business

McAuley College Students Working in the Community

This week, McAuley College students participated in work experience at local businesses, including the Beaudesert Bulletin. Year 10 students Lilly Braxton, Olivia Cahill and Annaliese Badger-Docherty have all been involved in this program. Miss Braxton worked at the Head and Soul unisex hairdresser in Beaudesert, cleaning, washing and drying hair, […]

The fashion parade is a highlight of Cancer Council’s High Tea.
Community

High Tea, History and a Fashionable Afternoon

Cancer Council Queensland’s Beaudesert Branch will run their annual High Tea and Fashion Parade at a new location this year. Cancer Council member, Ellen Logan said the event, which is part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, was run from the Stationmaster’s House previously and is one of the Beaudesert Branch’s […]

Len Bundy and Maureen Ball with their Easter Bunny made from tyres.
Business

Easter Bunny Rolls into Town

A pair of thoughtful locals are hoping to put an extra spring in everyone’s step this Easter by putting a few spare tyres to good use. You cannot miss the giant Easter Bunny made from tyres outside Beaudesert Tyre Store on the highway as you come into town. Len Bundy […]

New U3A president Brendan Dever (back row, second from left) with committee members Cheryl Folley, Helen Atkinson, Pat Hughes, Yvonne Berry, Tina Jones, Di Johnson and Peter Venz.
Community

Brendan Takes the U3A Reins

Incoming Beaudesert U3A President Brendan Dever has paid tribute to his predecessor Andy Fechner and promised his best efforts in contributing to the continuing success of the association.  The semi-retired engineer and his wife Verlie, who met at Tancreds Beaudesert in 1976, have been involved with U3A over the last […]

Adam Paroz, Queensland Cricket’s Cricket Manager SEQ; Steve Larrescy, Sam Ward Queensland Cricket Coach and Talent Specialist and John Butterworth Queensland Cricket Area Manager for South Queensland.
Community

An Unsung Hero

Steve Larrescy’s contribution to local cricket was recognised by Queensland Cricket when he was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for SEQ Region. The Larrescy family were involved with the initial development of Everdell Park and Steve himself has volunteered his time to look after the grounds for the […]

Principal Angela Chant with most of Beaudesert State School’s 2022 student leaders
Community

Young Leaders Celebrated

Some of Beaudesert’s youngest leaders vowed to be responsible, show respect, stay safe and support their peers when they were officially recognised with their leadership badges. Beaudesert State School’s 2022 school captains are Charlotte Connell and Hayden Griffin, vice-captains are Alexia Day and Kelly Manwarring and school leaders are Eamon […]

Fashions on the Field will be a feature of the Beaudesert Hibernian Race Day
Community

Beaudesert Hibernian Charity Races Return

The Hibernian Charity Race Day returns to Beaudesert with a bang, and a new worthy beneficiary. Crowds flocking to Beaudesert racecourse on 30 April will enjoy a full day of racing and family friendly entertainment, as well as supporting the great work of the Rural Doctors Foundation. A mainstay of […]

Heather Barnes, Gwen Elliott, Elaine Reid, Lynette Kenny and Edna Loveday.
Business

End of an Era at Wongaburra

The Wongaburra Women’s Auxiliary has marked the end of an era, celebrating more than half a century of tireless community work as they disbanded due to the ongoing challenges of volunteering their services in a Covid world. In 1968, some of Beaudesert’s most proactive women formed the auxiliary to raise […]

Sharne Muller with kids Lincoln, Pearl and Seth.
Community

Kids inspire mum back to running

Local mum Sharne Muller has won gold in her first national competition since returning to athletics only six months ago. The Tabooba mother of three made her stellar return to the track after rediscovering her passion for athletics through her kids. Sharne, 33, won first in long jump, second in […]