The approved 40 metre monopole and proposed telecommunications site. Image via the Radio Frequency National Site Archive.
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Telecommunications facility proposed

Submissions for a proposed mobile phone base station on the corner of Fields Road and Gould Hill Road at Gleneagle will close on May 1. The proposal, which includes an already-approved 40-metre monopole, set tongues wagging when some locals spotted a small proposal sign on the property and posted it […]

Andrew Gough with his car, Betoota Rescue.
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Beaudesert team joins Mystery Box Rally 2024

Beaudesert resident Andrew Gough and his good friend Chris Fletcher are forming the Lost Bearings Team to join this year’s Mystery Box Rally held on August 16. Mystery Box Rally is one of the largest community lead fundraising events for Cancer Council in Australia. The event will consist of teams […]

A SERIOUS MATTER: Farmers will be affected by the Government’s new Biosecurity Protection Levy.
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Biosecurity tax will hit farmers hard

Farmers across Australia have been left scratching their heads by the Government’s attempt to legislate a new tax on farmers, despite a tidal wave of expert criticism. The Federal Government has tabled new laws to establish the ‘Biosecurity Protection Levy’ – intended to raise $50 million from farmers to bankroll […]

Location of meat poultry production in Australia. Source: Australian Meat Poultry Federation 2023.
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Mandatory code to address poultry issues

THE National Farmers’ Federation has released its final report towards creating greater market transparency and competition in the poultry meat sector. In 2020 the ACCC’s Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry highlighted significant concerns about practices in the Australian poultry meat supply chain and the impact these had on market transparency, competition […]

Nathan Rennie racing. Image supplied.
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A Pathway to Victory

Australian professional downhill mountain bike racer Nathan Rennie shares his expertise in Nathan Rennie’s Victory Lab to help local athletes find the formula towards victory. Nathan has been riding bikes since the age of five and was first in the limelight when he was 14 years old. “I’ve been in […]

Mary McDougall.
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A Birthday to remember

Mary McDougall has been part of the Scenic Rim community since 1950 and celebrated her 90th birthday on April 24. She is a lovely, energetic woman and a bright spark in the Beaudesert community with her involvement continuing today. Her story starts in England where Mary lived on Goose Hall […]

Beaudesert CWA President Linda Lynch and some of the current members. Susie Cunningham.
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Join the CWA in April

BEAUDESERT Country Women’s Association memberships have nearly doubled compared with last year as newcomers gravitate toward the fun, helpful group. As the local CWA buzzes with fresh energy, newcomers have an extra incentive to join in the month of April via a statewide membership drive offering 15 months for the […]

Brendan Dever. Emily Livingston.
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GCBF grant provides for U3A National Conference

The Beaudesert U3A Branch have been successful in receiving a $8,074 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fun (GCBF) to go towards the annual state conference they are hosting late May. Brendan Dever, president of Beaudesert U3A, says that the branch was asked in 2022 to host the conference, and […]

Empire Day procession on the corner of Brisbane and William Streets Beaudesert 1908. Image supplied.
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Bulletin backs B150

BEAUDESERT Bulletin is amongst a host of sponsors who are supporting Beaudesert’s 150 year celebrations this year. B150 Committee Chair, Tim Andrews, said the initial group of sponsors have been instrumental in creating unforgettable experiences for all involved. “The community’s unity in honouring Beaudesert’s history and culture is truly remarkable,” […]

Beaudesert Hospital maternity advocates Marg Moss, Dave Cockburn and Dr Michael Rice. Susie Cunningham.
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS – Birthing is still the heart of the community

Advocacy always essential TWENTY years after Beaudesert maternity unit was closed and 10 years since the community managed to get it open again, advocates are as watchful as ever. Beaudesert Hospital maternity unit reopened in 2014 after a heard fought community battle to restore the service. It was hailed as […]