Nathaniel Cocks and Boots the Border Collie.
Community

Back to School, With a Twist

Students who entered their crucial year 11 and 12 studies from home said discipline was key to keeping on top of learning remotely. The Beaudesert Bulletin caught up with Beaudesert High school captains Brooke Jeffrey and Nathaniel Cocks as they forged ahead from home. Despite the delay (due to a […]

Committee members Gordon Evans and Lani Deeran with local builder Sam Nichols (centre) working on the renovations.
Community

On Track for Anniversary Celebrations

Tamrookum Hall will be restored to its former glory just in time for the seventieth anniversary celebrations. Hall President Lani Deeran said the Committee has secured over $120,000 in grants, which has enabled significant work to be done. Recently the FRRR’s Tackling Tough Times Together Grant provided $41,816 for an […]

Award nominee, Linda Mahaffy. Photo: Susie Cunningham.
Community

Australia Day Awards Nominations Recognise Quiet Achievers

Quiet achievers and unsung heroes of the Scenic Rim have been nominated for Council’s 2022 Australia Day Awards. Beaudesert’s annual Carols on Jubilee Park was amongst the nominees for Community Event of the year. Led by Beaudesert Rotary, Carols in Jubilee Park brings the community together to celebrate.   The […]

Roy Bartholomew, Nick Bischoff, Garth Weatherall and Rhys Bodey
Community

Seller’s Market Strong

Beaudesert’s cattle market is booming as local producers benefit from a good season and plenty of feed. Bartholomew and Co yarded about 450 head of cattle for their first Beaudesert Store Sale of the year on 15 January, with Albert River Wines cows and calves selling well for $4100. An […]

Evie Kuskopf, Ebony and Hayden Wills, Domonic Kuskopf at Beaudesert Pool.
Community

The Longest Holidays

Splashing about at Beaudesert Pool on a hot summer’s day, Ebony Wills was feeling blissful about an extra fortnight of school holidays. The 7-year-old was looking forward to squeezing in two more weeks of playing outside, swimming at the pool, bike riding and having sleepovers with her cousins. Her mum […]

A decorated frypan made by Jan Skelton in the mosaics group will be displayed at Open Day.
Community

New Language Courses for U3A

By Cheryl Folley Beaudesert U3A is gearing up to take expressions of interest in two new language courses planned for 2022.   Scenic Rim linguist Mark White will visit Beaudesert every week to conduct group classes in German and ESL (English as a second language) when U3A regular courses begin […]

Innes Larkin of Mt Barney Lodge. Credit Scenic Rim Regional Council
Community

Find Adventure in the Scenic Rim

Experience the adventure of mountain expeditions at the Scenic Rim Adventure Festival at Mt Barney Lodge, from 29 April to 2 May 2022. Unlike the typical festival with hordes of people, this is an opportunity to rediscover nature and challenge yourself physically, if you choose to do so. “It is […]

Bimblebox 153 Birds. Photo Steve Mardon.
Community

Exhibition sees Birds of a Feather Flock Together

Lovers of art and nature are set to flock to Beaudesert for the Feathered exhibition. Feathered incorporates the Bimblebox 153 Birds touring exhibition and Bird Reflections, showcasing works by Scenic Rim artists, and a short film featuring local Indigenous dance.  Cr Michael Enright said the exhibition highlights the natural beauty […]

Beaudesert & District Cricket Division 2 senior men’s side. Photo: Supplied.
Community

Beaudesert Groups Receive over $100,000

Four groups in the Beaudesert district will share in over $100,000 in funding through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund to improve facilities in the area. Beaudesert & District Cricket was allocated $34,987 to upgrade the batting area and nets. The Cricket Club hopes to commence this work in early April. […]

Joanne Heit (centre) passing on the thank you certificate to Flagstone Community School Captains.
Community

Cards for Aged Care

Aged care homes in the region received personalised Christmas cards and messages from local school children, thanks to the Beaudesert RSL Women’s Auxiliary and Beaudesert RSL Sub Branch. The  Auxiliary and Sub Branch arranged for local schools, including Flagstone and Jimboomba State Schools, to write lovely messages on donated Christmas […]