Wendy Gathercole
Personality Profile

Trusting her gut: A journey beyond Crohn’s

Wendy Gathercole has always trusted her instincts. Guided by a strong sense of what feels right, she has forged her own path with quiet determination, overcoming whatever stands in her way. At 33, a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in 2002 marked a turning point. It shifted her perspective and opened […]

Amanda Lutvey with Rosie Margaret
People and their Pets

Amanda and Rosie Margaret

Rosie Margaret is a stunning Ragdoll cat who runs Amanda Lutvey’s household. Only a year old, Rosie is sassy and wants to be with Amanda all the time.  She loves lying across Amanda’s keyboard when she is trying to work but is also very attached to Amanda’s son, Kai. “When […]

Keer Moriarty
From the Editor's Desk

Supporting local news

You may notice the Our news, your voice campaign that is running across our social media, website and newspaper for the first week of May. There is an article later in the paper which explains this campaign a little more, the basics is that it is a nation-wide awareness and […]

Reflections

Peace be with You

By Fr Tomi Vattukulathil “Peace be with you.” These were the first words the risen Christ spoke to His disciples—frightened, confused, and locked away in fear.  Two thousand years later, this greeting still echoes with urgency. In an age marked by wars, conflicts, and deep human anxieties, the message of […]

The new O’Reilly’s Date Palm plaque in situ. Image supplied
History

O’Reilly stories shared

In 1911, the O’Reilly men Pat, Luke and Joe and their cousins Tom, Herb, Ped, Norb and Mick arrived to take up their selections on Roberts Plateau. Their first access was via the timber tracks in Cainbable Gorge, a total of sixteen gruelling miles. When Lamington National Park was proclaimed, […]

Regular Columns

Easter Saturday parkrun

It was a beautiful morning at the Easter Saturday Jeune Park parkrun. That run (or walk) is stunning year-round and I look forward to the weather cooling off a bit as we head towards winter. 

Emily Hall
Personality Profile

Emily Hall – Dedicated to her craft

Having grown up immersed in team sports like netball, football and softball, Emily Hall’s path into sports science felt almost inevitable. Whether guiding others or expanding her own knowledge, she approaches the field with curiosity, determination and a relentless drive to turn insights into action. Emily continually seeks the best […]

Jay Borghero with his Frenchies BB and Dolly
People and their Pets

Jay, BB and Dolly

It’s quite likely you’ve seen Jay Borghero walking his French Bulldogs around town. He walks 2-year-old BB and 13-week-old pup Dolly twice a day. “They’re pretty unique, pretty much human and the best of friends. They’re made for each other,” Jay said. 

Reflections

Imagine a World

By Jason Wilcox Imagine a world where humans will not use an object once someone has used it for evil and outside its intended purpose.  For example a car someone used to hurt others, so out of principle, all humans have discarded cars.  Now they’ve done the same with rope, […]

Church of England group, Good Friday 1912. Image supplied
History

Significance of Easter

By Beaudesert Historical Museum Easter 2026 is almost upon us. Known as a moveable feast, the date of our annual Easter celebrations varies from year to year. Calculated by the phases of the moon, it occurs on the first Sunday after the March equinox; it can therefore never occur before […]