The Kooralbyn RSL Sub Branch Anzac Day service is incredibly moving.
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What’s On in Beaudesert – Anzac Day, Cent Auction and more!

Enliven Your Letterbox competition, April 14-29:  A community-led competition to paint the best letterbox in Beaudesert. Share what inspires you about nature and your beautiful surrounds. Prizes for the three top letterboxes. The competition will take place from April 14-28 and winners will be announced April 29. For more information […]

Brayford's shops in Beaudesert
History

Beaudesert township

THE town of Beaudesert began as a ‘private town’ with the auction of town allotments subdivided from Beaudesert Station. The honour of being the first person to commence a business in town has been given to either Jeremiah Dunn or Thomas Brayford, depending on the writer. Jeremiah Dunn was a […]

Grow Your Own

Grow your own – Peas

We have always grown peas and beans here with our favorite being snow peas.   Our local climate offers excellent conditions for growing both. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and ensure that the area receives at least six hours of sunlight daily. Prior to planting, prepare the soil […]

Keer Moriarty
Editorial

Looking forward to being revitalised

Work is well underway on the Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation program. Quite frankly I’m excited about this, really excited. I know there are a number of people who have been a bit negative about the revitalisation plans, mainly whether or not we need a new library and where it should […]

What susie saw.
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What Susie Saw

Here’s a sunset appreciation photo on the way back from our first visit to Barney as a family of three recently. In years gone by, we’ve camped for a few days out there at Easter and Christmas but this time we opted for a simple day trip. Time in nature […]

Peter Eggenhuizen.
Personality Profile

Peter Eggenhuizen and the need to persist.

The secret to success is one of life’s great mysteries, though for local real estate agent Peter Eggenhuizen, hard work and persistence is the answer. Owner and founder of Platinum Edge Properties, Peter says his career has taken him on quite the journey. “I don’t need to be in the […]

Grace Bostock with her dog, Cleo.
People and their Pets

People and pets – Cleo and Grace

Cleo the Border Collie is Grace Bostock’s energetic, lovable, and bouncy girl. At the age of one, Cleo already loves the wind in her hair as she adores car rides and sticking her head out the window. She is also a natural athlete as she loves to chase balls and […]

Janice Heit from Beaudesert RSL Sub Branch Women's Auxiliary marches in the Beaudesert Anzac Day parade. Photo by Susie Cunningham.
News

Anzac Day in Beaudesert

Anzac Day is a solemn memorial to fallen soldiers and those who still serve in the armed forces today. There are several services in the region, including those below: Kooralbyn:  Beaudesert: Anzac Day Races are on at  Aquis Park, Beaudesert. A huge day of live racing and entertainment.  Gates open […]

Baby bearded dragon
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Through Emily’s Eyes

A family of baby bearded dragons popped up in my backyard recently; after spotting them I yelled out to dad to come and keep an eye on them while I sprinted to get my camera. So cute!

He is risen!
Reflections

Reflections

By Matty Russell, NOW Church WELL, Easter has passed, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday have come and gone, and yet the resounding shout of joy continues… “He is risen!” In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 28 and verses 5 – 7 the Bible gives the following account: But the angel […]