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David Kenny – Caring for the community

THERE are not enough hours in the day for David Kenny as he works on numerous projects throughout the region. Strongly affiliated with Beaudesert Rotary and Bethania-Beaudesert Rail Trail, David tries to bring the best to Beaudesert. “There’s nothing better than doing something for the community and expecting nothing in […]

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A generational home

JOANNE Heit had a busy life working in numerous Beaudesert businesses during her younger years and now she has an even busier one volunteering in the community. Her first job was a pharmacist assistant for Ross Collins which she started the day after she graduated from high school in grade […]

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Denieka Osgood – Mum blooms in business

DENIEKA Osgood is a perfect example of how someone with a good idea can create their own future. When Denieka was planning her wedding, she wanted to preserve her bouquet as a keepsake but knew that wouldn’t be possible if she used real flowers. It was then she decided to make […]

Danielle Vermeulen
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Danielle Vermeulen – Reimagining the future

NOTHING is impossible for Danielle Vermeulen. From a school bus driver to dog groomer, Danielle has never shyed away from a challenge and has given her all to build a connection with her community. Being a native Nederlander, Danielle moved to Australia in 2013 after her husband secured a job […]

Jill and Jeff Oliphant
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Jeff and Jill Oliphant – Beaudesert’s unbreakable couple

JEFF and Jill Oliphant have built quite the reputation in Beaudesert from being the previous owners of Beaudesert Café and the current owners of Beaudesert Driving School. As “partners-minus-the-crime”, the pair have spent almost 30 years in the small country town after moving to Beaudesert in 1997, with an additional […]

Lauren Hapgood
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Lauren Hapgood – A generational love for bees

BACKYARD beekeeper Lauren Hapgood has had her prized possession of European Honeybees for the past two years.  An impulse decision mixed with her love for the little creatures is what brought her family towards the bee life. It all started after she visited the Beaudesert markets one weekend and spotted […]

Alwyn Todd
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Alwyn Todd – Preserving Todd history

Alwyn Todd was made for the history books and he has spent various hours exploring the Todd name. With an autobiography and a few family history books under his belt, Alwyn successfully rediscovered his roots in Beaudesert. “I’ve always been interested in family history. I’ve been doing research on that […]

Garry Willett
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Garry Willett – Shooting for the stars

INTERESTED in shooting since he was strong enough to hold a gun, Garry took after his father and began learning how to shoot with an air rifle in the backyard of his country home. At eight years old, Garry’s father taught him the basics of shooting, which sparked an interest […]

Aileen Cooper
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Aileen Cooper – A passion for piping 

AILEEN Cooper wears her heart on her sleeve as she displays her family crest, the Cameron clan, on her tartan.  Originally from the Western District of Victoria, Aileen has always held her culture close through her devotion to Highland dancing and piping.  “There’s a huge population of people who’ve descended […]

Rick Gillow
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Rick Gillow – A full schedule

Time is limitless for Rick Gillow as he goes through life as a family man, business owner and sports fanatic.  A full schedule is no fear for Rick as he’s always managed to confront and adapt to changes involving his personal and work life.  Growing up, Rick was always on […]