Bimblebox 153 Birds. Photo Steve Mardon.
Community

Exhibition sees Birds of a Feather Flock Together

Lovers of art and nature are set to flock to Beaudesert for the Feathered exhibition. Feathered incorporates the Bimblebox 153 Birds touring exhibition and Bird Reflections, showcasing works by Scenic Rim artists, and a short film featuring local Indigenous dance.  Cr Michael Enright said the exhibition highlights the natural beauty […]

Beaudesert & District Cricket Division 2 senior men’s side. Photo: Supplied.
Community

Beaudesert Groups Receive over $100,000

Four groups in the Beaudesert district will share in over $100,000 in funding through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund to improve facilities in the area. Beaudesert & District Cricket was allocated $34,987 to upgrade the batting area and nets. The Cricket Club hopes to commence this work in early April. […]

Joanne Heit (centre) passing on the thank you certificate to Flagstone Community School Captains.
Community

Cards for Aged Care

Aged care homes in the region received personalised Christmas cards and messages from local school children, thanks to the Beaudesert RSL Women’s Auxiliary and Beaudesert RSL Sub Branch. The  Auxiliary and Sub Branch arranged for local schools, including Flagstone and Jimboomba State Schools, to write lovely messages on donated Christmas […]

Dylan Chapman, Andrew Clarke, Doug Forbes, Jared Latemore, Sandy Bell, Sgt Steven Ordynski and Alexandria Kokaev outside Beaudesert Fire Station.
Community

Emergency Services Cadets for Beaudesert

The PCYC Queensland Emergency Services Cadets are inviting young people aged between 12 and 17 years to join. Based in Beaudesert, cadets will gain a wealth of knowledge of all the different roles within the emergency services, as well as hands on experience.   PCYC Cadet Program Manager, Storm Richter, […]

Wongaburra resident Coral Bischoff with Adopt a Grandparent coordinator Kelly Casey.
Community

Holiday Gifts Spread Joy

Aged care residents across Beaudesert and beyond are heading into the new year with a little something special thanks to the local Adopt a Grandparent initiative. Adopt a Grandparent, founded by Canungra woman Kelly Casey and her daughter Charlotte Flynn-Grant in 2018, delivered more than 1100 gifts to Scenic Rim, […]

Fiona and Amy Brown, Vicki McAteer, Marj U’Ren, Finella Loch and Sarah Grodecki.
Community

Yarnbombers Back at it Again

Efforts are in full swing for Beaudesert’s 2022 yarnbombing. Just days after the town finished taking down its 2021 Christmas decorations, volunteers were at it again in Jubilee Park, knitting and crocheting pieces for festive yarnbombing and other projects throughout the year. Even the windy flow-on effects of Cyclone Seth […]

Teaspoons & Aprons owner Shinade Harper is grateful for community support.
Business

Beaudesert Battles on Against COVID

COVID continues to disrupt life across the globe and Beaudesert is no exception. Teaspoons & Aprons Cafe owner, Shinade Harper is grateful for the support and understanding shown by locals. Prior to the vaccination mandate, Shinade was concerned about a backlash from non-vaccinated customers. “We’ve been pleasantly surprised.  We only […]

Beaudesert’s Melanie Watt is a creative and generous woman. She carries a deep sense of respect for older people and their important role in society.
Personality Profile

Melanie Watt

Melanie Watt gets her creativity and kindness from her mother and grandmother – her two biggest inspirations in life. Some of her earliest memories are of falling asleep to the busy sound of her grandmother’s sewing machine at home in Glengowrie, South Australia. Melanie, now 54, started life over the […]

Ella Tandy, Jake Espig and five day old Jayden Espig.
Community

Good Reputation for Birthing in Beaudesert

As people from across the world entered 2022 with mixed reactions, new parents Ella Tandy and Jake Espig only had eyes for their firstborn son. Jayden Espig was born at Beaudesert Hospital at 4.13am, 1 January after a 14-hour labour. His parents live closer to Logan Hospital but chose Beaudesert […]

Charles Boyle out in front. Photo by Mat Gilfedder.
Sport

National Cycling Success

In a testament to the power of team effort and a wee bit of patience,  Beaudesert cyclist Charles Boyle has won his first medal in the sport. Avid cyclist Charles Boyle was primed to compete at the AusCycling Track National Championships at the end of March, but the event was […]