Obituary
Obituary

Billo’s swansong ends a musical era

William James ‘Billo’ Smith, son of the legendary band leader from the heyday of Brisbane’s famed Cloudland Ballroom, has died just a few weeks short of his 93rd birthday.  A resident of the Scenic Rim for the past 10 years, Billo Smith Jnr passed away suddenly but peacefully in the […]

Members of Beaudesert Quilters and Zonta at the Breast Care Cushion Workshop. Image supplied.
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Quilters join Zonta to provide care cushions

Beaudesert Quilters joined with the Zonta Club of Beaudesert  to make and send breast care cushions for women being treated for  breast cancer. The annual workshop to make the cushions saw 15 women create 145 cushions that will be distributed through Mater Public and Private Hospital, PA Private Hospital and […]

Steve Moriarty will stand for Division 3 in 2024.
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Moriarty to run for Division 3

Canungra local, Steve Moriarty, has announced his intention to stand for election in Division 3 of the Scenic Rim Regional Council, at the local government elections to be held in March next year.  Steve was born and raised in Canungra and has been a teacher in the area for the […]

Standing: QCWA’s Bev Felhberg and Linda Lynch; in front: Carolyn Te Maipi (Wongaburra Garden Settlement holistic care member) and Bruce Waters (Wongaburra resident).
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CWA’S early Father’s Day treat

Outgoing President Bev Fehlberg and incoming President Linda Lynch joined fellow CWA members in hosting a special mid-week Father’s Day morning tea for residents of Wongaburra Garden Settlement. The early treat, enjoyed by nine senior dads, was held in the CWA Hall to coincide with the regular Thursday morning branch […]

Annabelle Johnson after the Ekka Country Music Showdown. Image supplied.
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Annabelle looks to future festivals

After competing in the prestigious Ekka Country Music Showdown recently, local artist, Annabelle Johnson, walked away with tickets to the Brisbane raceway’s country music day and a Troy Cassar-Daley hat.  Annabelle’s achievements are a true representation of her dedication and talent; it was an incredible feat for her to be […]

Samantha Newsham from Zonta; BSHS School Nurse Nicola Taylor, Enrolment Officer Jodie O’Halloran and Student Officer Sam Russell. Image supplied.
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Dignity bags for school

Zonta Beaudesert is supporting local young people via the Share the Dignity campaign. Donations of personal hygiene products including hair bands, tampons, pads, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and soap can be dropped off to the Trilogy Accounting office and will be distributed to students in need at Beaudesert State High School […]

Rhyce Sharp, Adam Lee, John Franklin, Lochlan McKeller, Lachlan Bond and Max Wagner from Franklin Plumbing and Gas.
Business

Local company a finalist in national awards

Franklin Plumbing and Gas, Tamborine, has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards. A locally owned and operated business, it is a finalist in the Plumber – Medium category. The awards recognise the hard work by businesses in their local communities in generating […]

Beaudesert Family
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Farm Gate Trail

The most recent Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail was held on Saturday 26th August. “The Farm Gate Trail is your chance to hit the road in the Scenic Rim with your appetite and empty esky. Venture beyond the farm-gate and stock up of farm-fresh produce from over twenty local producers […]

Tom Sharp will run for Mayor of Scenic Rim in 2024. Photo: Keer Moriarty.
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Tom Sharp to run for Scenic Rim Mayor in 2024

Beechmont resident Tom Sharp will run for Mayor of Scenic Rim in the local government elections to be held in March next year.   “I’ve made this decision following strong and persistent encouragement from a wide cross-section of residents who say they want a cessation of hostilities within the council […]

Mike Steindl, Rob Ruddle, Heather Barnes, Arthur and Delma Day
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Wongaburra celebrates half-century

Wongaburra Society, which administers Wongaburra Aged Care and Home Care, acknowledged a belated milestone when their 50 year anniversary was held last month. Celebrations were delayed for three years due to covid, but Board Members, staff, residents and volunteers made up for it with two gala events. Wongaburra Society was […]