Christine and Poppy
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 […]

Keer Moriarty
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 […]

Maree Blow
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 […]

Ginger and turmeric growing
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 […]

Cr Virginia West
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 […]

Now is the right time to plant bananas.
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 […]

Abbey and Macca
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

Shylah Sawtell and Harper
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 […]

Keer Moriarty
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 […]

Jacqui Stefan
Personality Profile

Personality Profile- Jacqui Stephan

Jacqui Stephan Born in Beaudesert, Jacqui Stephan still lives in the same street she grew up in, across the road from the house she lived in as a child. She is the youngest of six children in the well known Gee family. Growing up with brothers Andrew and Keith playing […]