Mayor Jon Raven (left) with Division 11 Councillor Natalie Willcocks (middle) and Beaucare General Manager Louise Dwyer (right) at the official opening of Flagstone Parklands Community Hub
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New Flagstone community hub opens its doors 

A major milestone has been reached for one of South East Queensland’s fastest growing communities, with the delivery of Logan City Council’s new $8 million community centre in Flagstone.  The Flagstone Parklands Community Hub officially opened this week and will support locals for decades to come.  Mayor Jon Raven said the hub was a significant investment in the community’s future.   “This centre ensures local families have access to […]

Needlework Steward Wendy Lohmann
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Get your Beauy Show entries ready

If you have a special skill or passion to showcase, now is the time to get your entries ready for the 2026 Beaudesert Show. Entries are open for the 128th annual Beaudesert Show, which will be held on September 4 and 5. From agriculture to art, horses to honey, photography […]

Dylan Biggs
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Biggs returns home as world title wait continues

The Beaudesert Storm is rolling home, with boxing star Dylan Biggs set to return to the ring on August 30 when he headlines a homecoming showdown against Turkey’s Kenan Guzel at Ipswich Turf Club. The bout comes after months of uncertainty surrounding a proposed World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver title […]

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Mountain musician helps blow away world record

The unmistakable sound of more than 600 trombonists performing the iconic 76 Trombones echoed through Ipswich as musicians from across Australia united to shatter the world record for the largest trombone ensemble. The brass-filled performance at Tulmur Place on July 22, more than eclipsed the previous record of 368 trombonists, […]

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Bushrats meet their heroes

The Tamborine Mountain Bushrats under 6 team were excited to meet Gold Coast Titans players Adam Christensen and Tony Francis during a training session at Geissman oval. The post Bushrats meet their heroes appeared first on Tamborine Mountain News.

Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp
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Council opposes changes to federal disaster funding

Scenic Rim Regional Council is calling on the Australian Government to reconsider proposed changes to Federal Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), fearing the reforms could shift the financial burden of natural disasters onto local councils and communities. At the July Ordinary Meeting, Councillors unanimously voted in favour of a four-point […]

Gracie Stone, Liam Bell, Wylie Rankin and Alexandra Rankin
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Polo day to support men’s health

Great entertainment in a beautiful setting sums up  Blue Polo Day 2026 – but it is so much more. Held at the spectacular grounds of Elysian Fields, the day features thrilling polo matches, good vibes, and music by Susanna Colley.  As a fundraising event for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, […]

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Taipans prepare for pennant season

By Lance Cordingley The dust has not yet quite settled on the Taipans’ Champion of Club Champions foray, with the men’s and ladies’ singles events taking place on the first Sunday in August, best of bowls to our champions, Barry Chatel and Susie Radford.  In the meantime, the club’s pennant […]

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A rainforest reborn- step into this hidden sanctuary

By Irene Ingold Springtime on the Mountain 2026 Open Gardens Trail is inspiring, enjoyable, restorative and often surprising. Annie and Shaun Hardy’s garden is one of those extraordinary surprises.  They have named their property Adamah, which has two meanings – red earth and an acknowledgement of mankind’s connection with the […]

Jason Johnson & Natalie Loy, representing Allan and Sandy King of Mt Gipps, who sold a run of Charolais x weaner steers topping at $1,650
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Limousin Cows and Calves Hit $2,650 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a dearer market for most descriptions at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday August 1.  A large run of quality one-brand Droughtmaster and Charolais x weaner steers set the pace, with plenty of potential buyers going home without them.  Heifers sold very well, as did […]