Scenic Rim Uniting Church
Reflections

You are the light 

By Rev. Dr Je Cheol Cook, Parish Minister of Scenic Rim Uniting Church. Our Lord Jesus says in Matthew 5:14, “You are like light for the whole world.”  Light has several meanings. It shines in our world brightly. And it gives us heat and warmth.  I like the sun in winter […]

Beaudesert Guides
History

Beaudesert Guides

Beaudesert Guiding commenced in March 1951 with meetings held at the State School, Anglican Church and Scout Den.  Land was loaned by the caravan park for the building of a Hut. Fundraising began in 1953 with the Hut being opened July 24, 1954.  There were many wonderful women who took […]

Grow your own
Grow Your Own

Summer Preparation

Spring is only a month away and here at Tullamore Farm our attention is turning to preparing our vegetable gardens to plant out all our summer crops.  In our largest vegetable patch we try to get two crops per year from most of the raised beds.  A lot of the […]

Jennifer Sanders. Image supplied.
Council Watch

Cr Jennifer Sanders

Out and About Once of the nicest things about my role is getting to meet so many wonderful people in the community.  I have recently been to the Ladies morning tea at Phlat Chat Café and then on Sunday, I went to the RSL markets at Kooralbyn.  My view is […]

What Susie Saw Postcard from Tasmania
Regular Columns

Postcard from Tasmania

Here is one of many spectacular views from the Three Capes Track in Tasmania.  This is the walk we were training for on all those early morning backpack walks around Beaudesert.  We loved sharing it with baby Rosie, walking for 48 kilometres across spectacular sea cliffs in pristine national park, […]

Arti and Roany
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Arti and Roany

English Cocker Spaniel Roany has kept baby Arti Winch company since his first blink and giggle.  The nine-year-old dog loves to sleep and especially enjoys her cuddle time with Arti.  “She’s a very sweet natured, quiet girl – Arti and Roany love playing with each other,” Arti’s Mum Maddi said. 

Stu Groom.
Personality Profile

Stu Groom – A passion for outdoors

To say Stuart Groom is a passionate outdoor enthusiast would be an understatement.  Having recently tackled the demanding hike that is Mt Barney, he has challenged himself to do it again – this time climbing both the east and west peak. “It was a pretty overcast day; it gives me […]

Josh Cocks
Reflections

Redeem the Time

By Pastor Josh Cocks (Beaudesert Baptist Church) I find winter frustrating. Not because it is cold, but the days are so short and it is hard to get things done! Technically, it is only the amount of day light hours that are less, but I am glad that we are […]

Silent cop at the Brisbane Street intersection in Beaudesert.
History

The Silent Cop

In the days before traffic lights, busy intersections were controlled by policemen on point duty, or by ‘silent cops’. The main intersection in Beaudesert had a silent cop; installed in 1928. The cop was described as a concrete dome, measuring 400mm wide and 125mm high in the centre. An article […]

Avocados can grow well in the Scenic Rim.
Grow Your Own

Avocados

Avocados have become increasingly popular, not just in kitchens but also in home gardens.  Growing avocados can be a rewarding experience, providing a fresh and continuous supply of this super food with their creamy and nutrient-rich fruits.  Here are a few tips on how we grow avocados here at Tullamore Farm. […]