People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Kree and Remy Osgood

KREE the 13-year-old Staffy-cross has been part of the Osgood family since she was eight weeks old.  Kree has made quite a name for himself in the family as the furry vacuum cleaner and the only dog baby Remy likes.  “Kree loves cleaning up after the baby when he drops […]

What Susie Saw

What Susie Saw

Here is a glimpse of the old Beaudesert train station (now the offices of Rod Andersen Constructions), the new amphitheatre stage behind it and the new gardens of Davidson Park.

Reflections

Closed doors

None of us like closed doors- You have to let it go None of us like closed doors. They sting. They confuse. They often leave us asking, “Why?” Whether it’s a job, death of a loved one, a relationship, why did that person leave?  a dream, or an opportunity. We naturally want […]

Steve Moriarty
Council Watch

Councillor column – Cr Stephen Moriarty 

BUDGET discussions have been a major focus for Councillors in recent weeks and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who provided feedback on Council’s 2025-2026 Budget and the Corporate Plan 2025-2030. The Budget consultation has provided a valuable opportunity for members of the community to understand […]

Personality Profile

Stuart Arthy has the need for speed

THE Arthy name is known for providing farming services to the Beaudesert community for the past 50 plus years. What some might not know is that co-owner Stuart Arthy fills in his spare time racing boats. Stuart was first introduced to the need for speed as a young apprentice mechanic […]

Reflections

Knowing God

I AM not normally a fan of the winter or the cold, but there is one reason I get excited about winter – the stars.  Typically, here in the Scenic Rim, the best time for viewing the stars is winter.  The sky is normally clear of clouds and the sky […]

History

The Milbanks family

IN THE mid-1850s Patrick and Margaret Milbanks joined many other Irish people and decided to journey to Australia and try their luck in a new country.  They arrived in Queensland with son William, born during the voyage, and took a job on Pikedale Station at Stanthorpe.  Their daughters Bridget and […]

Personality Profile

David Kenny – Caring for the community

THERE are not enough hours in the day for David Kenny as he works on numerous projects throughout the region. Strongly affiliated with Beaudesert Rotary and Bethania-Beaudesert Rail Trail, David tries to bring the best to Beaudesert. “There’s nothing better than doing something for the community and expecting nothing in […]

People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Rod Andersen and Billi

BILLI the three-year-old Poochon is a tradie at heart.  She goes to work every day with her owner Rod Andersen and is ready to get her paws dirty by climbing over all the heavy machinery.  She loves Rod just as much as he loves her.  “I have 1,915 photos of […]