Clicked by Katie
Clicked by Katie
Sophie Buchanan (12) and her Australian Stock Horse filly, Halls Dandy Rio compete for Rathdowney Pony Club at the Beaudesert Show. Sony. Alpha 85mm f 1.8, ISO 160, 1/3200sec
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People and their Pets
People and their Pets
Christine Grimmett and her husband Dave hadn’t intended to get another dog after the loss of their blue cattle dog, but Spoodle puppy Poppy has fitted into their lives perfectly. “We had to look after a poodle for my cousin in Sydney and we became so attached it was traumatic […]
Editorial
From the Editor
Time is flying It has been seriously busy over the last month. I don’t know where the time has gone but I feel like the older I get, the faster time goes. In fact, my grandfather used to say something similar, but at the time he was well into his […]
Personality Profile
Personality Profile – Maree Blow
Maree Blow has spent her whole life in Beaudesert, with the exception of five years in Mackay. Maree is one of five children. They all attended Beaudesert Primary School and Beaudesert State High School, where she enjoyed playing netball and her brothers all played football. Her mother, Julianne, was a […]
Grow Your Own
Grow your own
Are you growing ginger and turmeric in your garden patch? They are now about half the price they were this time last year but still around $30 per kilo. They’re not hard to grow, so why not start? Gotta love the smell and so good for you. You can […]
Council Watch
Scenic RIm Regional Council – Comments
2023 Business Excellence Awards Nominations are now open for these biennial awards for local businesses. I encourage all business owners to consider nominating as this is the perfect opportunity to evaluate the strategic pathway, strengths, performance, and achievements of your operations. The awards are also a great way to receive […]
Grow Your Own
Grow your own
When visiting Tullamore Farm most people comment on how many bananas we have. They are a staple for most Australians and nationally are our most commonly eaten fruit. Lots of health benefits when including your own home grown bananas in your diet. We are now in September and it’s […]
Clicked by Katie
Clicked by Katie
Abbey Matthew and Headlands Mackellar (Macca) the Clydesdale thundering past under clear, brisk morning skies. Sony Alpha a7iii 50mm, f1.8, 1/5000, ISO 100
People and their Pets
People and their Pets
Shylah Sawtell’s Beagle-King Charles Cavalier cross, Harper, is a happy go lucky dog with a big job. Two year old Harper is an assistance dog. She helps Shylah with her physical and mental health and has been specifically trained to assist with everyday events that are challenging for Shylah. Harper’s […]
Editorial
From the Editor
Give a little dignity Some things hit hard. In this job, despite trying to be fairly positive in the majority of our news stories as well as in my own head, there are some I just can’t get past. Sam Newsham rang me to say Zonta have set up a […]