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Volleyball players serve up Queensland Schools Cup

Beaudesert State High School took three volleyball teams to this year’s Queensland  Schools Cup, with all teams finishing in the top five in their divisions. Over 300 schools took part in the competition, with BSHS’s Senior Boys team finishing in third place; the Year 12 girls team finishing in fifth […]

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John hands over Bush Carnival baton

After 30 years at the helm, Beaudesert Bowls Club stalwart John Harris has retired as volunteer organiser of its Bush Carnival, the signature event that each year draws competitors from all across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.   John joined Beaudesert Bowls Club in 1979 and for […]

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Kingfishers 2023 premiers

The Beaudesert Kingfishers Women’s Rugby League team have done their town proud with an emphatic Grand Final win over the previously undefeated Carina Tigers at Nerang, backing up a week later for a 16-14 win against Banyo Devils in the WRL North vs South Community Grand Final. Wonder Women tame […]

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Zac crowned State age endurance champion

Six years after competing in his first triathlon, Zac Cunningham has been crowned 35-39 Age Male Group Champion in the Triathlon Queensland 2022-23 State Series.   Fitness and sport have always played a big part in Zac’s life.  As a schoolboy he was always moving – ‘cross country, swimming, football, everything’ […]

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Holly selected for Mangrove Jacks

Ten year old Holly Price has her sights firmly set on a career in soccer. She was recently selected to play in First Nations football team, Mangrove Jacks. The team was formed by Runaway Bay Soccer Club in association with Yugambeh Language Group People of the Gold Coast and played […]

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What a Storm!

Beaudesert boxer Dylan Biggs overcame undefeated fighter Dan Hill to take the Australian Super Welterweight Title on 8 July at Southport Sharks. Biggs, known as the Beaudesert Storm, proved too good for Hill in a brutal eight round match. Hill, who was defending the Super Welterweight Title, was defeated with […]

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Local horse pipped at the post in Cup

Gold Coast trained Kaiberry proved too good for local horse Collay’s Spirit in the Beaudesert Cup on 8 July. The seven year old gelding, ridden by Craig Robertson and trained by Bevan Laming, managed to push ahead and pip Collay’s Spirit at the post, winning the $35,000 race by only […]

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Kylie’s State of Origin role

Former Beaudesert High School student Kylie Baldwin is making a big mark in the Australian sports physiotherapy world. Her impressive record of success was again highlighted when she helped the NSW Women’s State of Origin Rugby League team in its second clash of the interstate series with Queensland in Townsville. […]

Personality Profile

Personality Profile – Lisa Quast

When Lisa Quast’s father, Helmut, arrived in Australia he had absolutely nothing. Helmut’s family had a warmblood stud in Germany and he was selected in the German Olympic equestrian team, but he came to Australia instead. When he arrived he cut cane in Murwillimbah. Later, together with his wife Carla, […]

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3D Archers take on Running Creek

Archers from across Australia gathered at Glenapp Station, Running Creek, for Benchmark 3D Archery Shooters Association’s State Titles. Benchmark 3D Archery Shooters Association is a private association hosting marked distance archery events using a range of 3D targets. Organiser Rob Varyo said the 56 competitors came from Perth, Rockhampton and […]