Reflections

Shared Loss

Beaudesert Baptist Church – Josh Cocks I am intrigued by Jesus’ actions when His close friend Lazarus died.  Though aware of what was going to happen next, He joined Mary and Martha’s mourning and the shortest verse in the Bible was recorded, ‘Jesus wept’ (John 11:35).  Grief is not a lack […]

Spiral loop
History

The Interstate Railway Line  –  Part 2

The agreements were finally in place and the first sod was turned in the construction.  This occurred at South Brisbane Station for the Queensland section, and later on June 23, 1926, in Kyogle for the New South Wales section.  All the work on the line was performed manually as modern […]

Pat and Rowan Stuhmcke
Personality Profile

Rowan Stuhmcke – A handyman at heart 

For Rowan Stuhmcke, building has always been more than a job – it’s a family legacy spanning three generations in Beaudesert. Across hundreds of projects throughout Queensland, Rowan’s work has left a lasting mark, but it’s the buildings he helped create in Beaudesert that remain closest to his heart. Early […]

Lumi and The Thompsons
People and their Pets

Lumi and The Thompsons

Lumi the Jack Russell is a bundle of energy. At just three months old, she loves her human sisters Rosie and Alice Thompson, spending time snuggled up on the lounge or racing around the back yard with her best friends.

Reflections

Reflections

By Fr Ken Spreadborough It seems that at around this time there are many major events, especially sporting events.  For example, State of Origin, Football World cup, Commonwealth games, Open Golf, Wimbledon Tennis as well as others such as the Logie Awards.  Within each of these there are participants who […]

History

The Interstate Railway Line – Part 1

The first meeting to be held with the object of agitating for an extension of the railway from Kyogle to Beaudesert occurred on April 26, 1912. Many years of meetings and discussion ensued, with consideration also being given to alternative routes from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads or Kyogle to Killarney. […]

Regular Columns

Local honey

There is nothing quite like getting some cold hard cash out of your wallet and buying produce straight from an honesty box roadside stall. This local honey stall we see on our neighbourhood walks feels like a timely reminder to support beekeepers large and small.

Nat James
Personality Profile

Nat James – Fighting for the future

Nat James has never been afraid of hard work. Through heartbreak, hardship and the challenge of rebuilding her life from scratch, she has remained determined to create a better future for herself and her family. Today, that determination has paid off with Nat achieving a lifelong dream of opening her […]

Reflections

JESUS OFFERS US A PERSONAL PEACE

Prepared by Rev. Barry Walker, Scenic Rim Uniting Church Jesus’ words, “Peace be with you,” in our Gospel message is more than a comforting phrase — it is a declaration of what life with Him is meant to hold. As believers, His peace is not something distant or abstract.  It […]

History

Beaudesert’s Own Butter

The Logan and Albert Co-operative Dairy Factory was described by Kathleen Nutting in her 1974 book, ‘Then and Now: The story of Beaudesert’, as one of Beaudesert’s most valuable assets. Not only did the factory provide employment, it provided an essential product. The cream became Budgeree Butter, the main product […]