Jude Coleman (front row, third from right) with the Australia A Women’s Cricket team. Credit: Cricket Australia.
Sport

Coleman to Coach Australia A

Former Queensland Fire Captain and Beaudesert local Jude Coleman, has been announced as Australia A Women’s Cricket Head Coach for 2022. Cricket has taken Jude Coleman all around Australia as a player and now she will be part of the Cricket Australian Women’s squad after securing the position of Head […]

Charlie Gee at Willis Park.
Sport

Charlie Gee to Coach Kingfishers Men in 2022

The 2022 season is fast approaching for the Beaudesert Kingfishers, and Charlie Gee is ready for a different challenge, having recently been appointed as the Men’s coach. “It is my first time coaching rugby league, but after spending time in various systems at the Titans and Tweed as a player, […]

Guy Hazlewood joins the Beaudesert Bulletin team. Photo: Susie Cunningham.
Business

Beaudesert Bulletin Welcomes The New Guy

Beaudesert Bulletin has welcomed former Kingfisher player and podcaster, Guy Hazlewood to the team. Guy is a keen sportsperson and is currently studying Journalism through Griffith University. “After working for many years as a glazier, my love for storytelling, writing and rugby league made me have a career change,” he […]

Carwise Challenge winners Leigh Stokes, Ray Southwell and Luke Barber.
Community

Local Trio Take Out Carwise Challenge

A local trio has taken out the prestigious Carwise Challenge against a strong field of quality golfers. The 3 ball ambrose was held over the weekend of 29 and 30 January at Beaudesert Golf Club and attracted players from across South East Queensland. Beaudesert team mates Leigh Stokes, Ray Southwell […]

Goblin Wood Green Mountains, 1931.
History

Search and Rescue 1937

Compiled by Barry Kenny Excerpt from Bernard O’Reilly’s book “Green Mountains”. Used with permission from Rhelma Kenny (O’Reilly) From Bernard and Viola’s home, ‘Goblin Wood’, there was a riding track to Mt Bithongabel on the Queensland – NSW border, Bernard planned to ride there on a chestnut mare ‘The Great Unknown’. […]

Rakali. Photo credit: Carolyn Hall, Australian Platypus Conservancy.
Community

Helping Australia’s Otter – Rakali

By Robin Villiers-Brown One of the hidden golden gems of the Australian bush is the Rakali (Hydromys chrosacaster) also known as Australia’s Otter.  When I saw my first Rakali that is just what I saw – something on the creek bank.  Personally,  I think they are the prettiest of our […]

Wendy, Sarah and Jim.
People and their Pets

Wendy the Chihuahua

Wendy the 8-year-old chihuahua has a special place in Sarah Stewart’s heart. Little Wendy was born with brain damage and came to Sarah and her son Jim, 11, as a rescue dog when she was just a pup. Sarah, who used to work as a vet nurse at McMahon and […]

Julia Schafer
Community

Toastmasters for Scenic Rim

By Caitlyn Larkin Public speaking is a common fear for many, but Julia Schafer has learned to overcome the panic through Toastmasters.  Toastmasters is an international organisation where people can improve their communication and public speaking skills.  “Public speaking doesn’t make my heart flutter any more or make me want […]

Robin and Kylie Rodwell.
Becoming Family

Rodwell Family

Kylie and Robin Rodwell will celebrate 28 years of marriage on 27 February. The Rodwells live in Beaudesert with their 18-year-old purebred chihuahua Zeus, who they got as a pup for their eldest son after they moved here 18 years ago. When they first married the couple, originally from Woodridge […]

Greens candidate Nicole Thompson.
Community

Greens Candidate for Wright Announced

The Australian Greens have announced their Federal candidate for the seat of Wright, ahead of the Federal election. Nicole Thompson, a nurse and a midwife by profession, has lived in the Scenic Rim for 14 years. She is a mother to a child with disabilities and has been a foster […]