Marilyn Liebke. Carmel Carter. Bronwyn Thorne, Marg Collins and Liz Avery
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Music, Mahjon and Mosiacs – U3A open day

Photo gallery below. Photos by Keer Moriarty. BEAUDESERT’S University of the Third Age (U3A) group showcased the huge range of activities they have available when they held their Open Day at The Club. From line dancing to lunching, aqua aerobics to art, French to floristry, this volunteer based group has […]

Kay Tommerup, Harry Tommerup, Theresa Scholl, Aspen Forgan, Kate Van Der Borgh, Chris Topher, Chef Kyle McNamara and Dallas Davidson
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A mateship between farmers and consumers:  Towri Growers’ Market

A NEW initiative by local sheep farmer, Dallas Davidson of Towri Sheep Cheeses, gives consumers the opportunity to form strong connections with the people who grow their food. Dallas says Towri Growers’ Market goes a bit deeper than a local producers’ market. “The idea is to create a mateship between […]

Cane toad catchers in action!
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Cane toads busted in Scenic Rim

CANE toads should be in shorter supply after over 100 Scenic Rim residents took part in the Great Cane Toad Bust  during January. The Great Cane Toad Bust is Australia’s biggest cane toad control event, changing the game for Cane Toad control. Lizz Hills organised the Rathdowney event and said they […]

Karl Mitchell
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Personality Profile – Karl Mitchell

YOUNG Beaudesert trainee professional golfer, Karl Mitchell, wakes up every morning with a smile on his face. Maybe that’s a little stretch, but his love of golf and an opportunity to work at the local course has him confidently believing he has the perfect job. Karl, 28, was born at […]

Southbank TAFE nursing induction
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Free Diploma of Nursing course in 2024

STUDENTS from the Beaudesert region are amongst 1400 in Southeast Queensland who have enrolled in a Diploma of Nursing course for free in 2024. The Diploma of Nursing at TAFE allows students to get a headstart in healthcare at world class facilities, including simulated nursing rooms that replicating a real-life […]

Stephen Tanner
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Stephen runs for sister

THE mental health challenges faced by many cancer survivors is not talked about much, but local runner Stephen Tanner feels so strongly about it, he took it to the mountaintops. The Beaudesert veterinarian took on Tasmania’s Point to Pinnacle half marathon in support of his sister Christine, who was diagnosed […]

Peter Chapman
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Senior journalist joins the team   

Highly experienced journalist Peter Chapman has joined the Beaudesert Bulletin and Canungra Times team for 2024 in a significant boost to the future development of both publications. Peter’s experience covers senior editor roles in television, newspapers and magazines. He has been recognised with national and state journalism awards during a […]

Terry and Bella
People and their Pets

People and their Pets

TERRY Holland reckons Bella the 13-year-old Belgian Shepherd Cross is almost the perfect dog, but he’s quick to say, ‘don’t let her know that’. Terry adopted Bella from a rescue shelter when she was about one and a half years old, and the rest is history. He says she was […]

Beaudesert hospital team
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Nurses recognised for excellence

THE General Ward Nursing Team at Beaudesert Hospital, was recently crowned winners of the prestigious ‘Metro South Health Spirit Award’. The hard-working team was recognised for its flexibility, consumer-focused approach, and its commitment in providing care that went beyond. “These are the nurses I would want to look after me […]

Alli Reinke
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Alli sets her sights on ‘32 Olympics.

FOR most 13-year-olds dedicating themselves to a future project is no great concern, that is of course if it’s in the foreseeable future and will involve minimal work. When the journey will involve training every week for eight years no matter the weather few young teens will bother to take […]