Cr Kerri Cryer
Council Watch

Councillor Column – Cr Kerri Cryer 

ONE of the privileges of my role as Scenic Rim’s Portfolio Councillor for Community, Arts and Culture is opening the exhibitions at The Centre Beaudesert. The opening of the Furari Flores exhibition, which is Latin for Stealing Flowers, was another wonderful experience highlighting the talents of sensory artist Cara-Ann Simpson […]

Regular Columns

What Susie Saw – frost

THOSE sub-zero mornings we had recently made for some beautiful frosts. As long as you rug up well enough, it’s so rewarding to get out early and experience the crunch underfoot.

People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Sophie and Carla Bures with Toby

CARLA Bures welcomed Cocker Spaniel Toby in with open arms more than eight years of morning walks and snuggly nights ago. His energy is unmatched, even after healing from a broken leg when Carla first adopted him as a pup. “He’s my little wounded solider,” she said.

Personality Profile

Kelly Gardner – Service with a smile

IT doesn’t matter where Kelly Gardner goes in Beaudesert, she’s sure to run into someone she’s met. Some will know her as a familiar face, and others from just a casual meeting. Her role with the Beaudesert Hotel for more than 25 years introduced her to thousands of locals as […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]