UNSTOPPABLE: Tayla Knickel, alongside the Beaudesert Kingfishers, took on the Fassifern Bombers on April 12. Photo credit to Lyle Radford
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A strong start to women’s footy

Motivation and communication have driven the Beaudesert Kingfishers Open Women’s team from an early-season setback to back-to-back wins. After starting their season with a 14-42 loss to the Ipswich Swifts, the Kingfishers bounced back in style, defeating the Fassifern Bombers 16-4 before backing it up with a 24-6 win over […]

Beaudesert trio Jay Borghero, Jared Borghero and Ky Borghero will all be apart of the QLD PBR Origin. Supplied
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Beaudesert bull rider leads Queensland into 2026 PBR State of Origin

State of Origin is synonymous with rugby league. But the PBR State of Origin carries just as much rivalry and intensity between the chutes, according to Beaudesert’s Jared Borghero, who will coach Queensland in the 2026 series. Borghero, who stepped into the coaching role last year, said the opportunity to […]

Kane Russell won the 28kg QLD state championship title
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Young boxer’s hard work pays off with state title victory

He might only be 12 years old and weighing 27kg, but Beaudesert boxer Kane Russell packs an almighty punch. Those punches led to a championship belt on March 28, when he won the 28kg Queensland state title on the Sunshine Coast. The young fighter, who has been boxing for four […]

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Campdraft delivers strong three-day showcase

The Beaudesert Campdraft brought competitors, families and spectators together for a strong three-day event from March 27–29. Event coordinator Sue Harrison said the weekend was as much about connection as it was competition. “Campdrafts are a very social thing and a lot of people only catch up on campdraft weekends,” […]

The Beaudesert Warriors senior mens side at their pre season match. Image supplied
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Warriors building for the future despite tough trial hit-out

The Beaudesert Warriors are focused on building a strong foundation for the 2026 season, with coach Rodney Small encouraged by early signs despite a tough preseason trial loss. The Warriors travelled to face Gold Coast Division 1 side Coomera Crushers, going down 44–7 in wet and heavy conditions, but Small […]

Gus Holland takes a run
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Kingfishers hold off Bears in strong season opener

The Beaudesert Kingfishers opened their season with a 28–16 win over the Burleigh Bears, holding their nerve in the second half to secure victory in front of a strong home crowd. The Kingfishers built a lead early in the match but were forced to withstand a period of pressure after […]

Alexander Taylor. Image supplied
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Beaudesert goalkeeper eyes futsal future

Quick hands, sharp reflexes and fearless decision-making are all part of life between the posts for Beaudesert State High School student Alexander Taylor. The 16-year-old goalkeeper has played a key role in his team’s standout season with River City Futsal, which went undefeated in the Football Queensland Academy 1 league […]

Shontae Iafeta with Emily Hall. Photo by Peggy Iafeta
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Play like a girl and mean it 

Beaudesert Bulletin Journalist Shontae Iafeta tested her strength and fitness by participating in the Beaudesert Kingfishers Play Like a Girl program. There has been an ongoing discussion about whether girls should play contact sports such as rugby league – a game where players are covered in sweat, bruises and sometimes […]

Tupou Francis. Supplied by Brisbane Broncos
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Beaudesert’s rising talent makes its move

Jamal Fogarty, Chris Close and the Gee brothers showed what was possible beyond Beaudesert, and now members of last year’s under-18 premiership-winning Kingfishers side are beginning that same journey. Thirteen of the 17 players who took the field against the Currumbin Eagles in last year’s Division 1 grand final have […]

Jay, Jared and Ky Borghero. Photo by Elise Derwin.
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Borgheros back in Beauy for the bull riding

THE Borghero brothers will return to Beaudesert for the 2026 PBR Australia Monster Energy Tour on February 27 and 28. Bull riding runs deep in the Borghero family – four generations deep. The oldest of the brothers, Jared, rode his first bull at age 15. By 2016-17, he was at the top of […]