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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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GALLERY: Running for Dolly’s Dream

Darlington State School held a colour explosion fun run to raise funds for Dolly’s Dream on the last day of Term 2. Students at the tiny school of only 29 students raised $855.90 toward the national anti-bullying charity. The tiny Darlington State School in the beautiful Kerry Valley has few […]

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Dancing with the world’s best at Blackpool

England’s Blackpool Dance Festival is the world’s first and most famous international annual ballroom competition and in May this year 1509 couples from 54 countries took part. The festival is held at the town’s stunning Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens entertainment complex. Among the international competitors were John Thomas, […]

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An SOS from Meals on Wheels

Beaudesert Meals on Wheels is in urgent need of volunteers to provide its much needed delivery services. Around 60 per cent of its drivers stopped doing deliveries during the Coronavirus pandemic – with many unable to resume – and it is urgently in need of up to 15 new volunteers. […]

Jodie O'Reilly and Sally Undery, pictured centre with fellow advocates Peter and Mary Rohan, Michael Undery and Dick Moloney, met with Council about Duck Creek Road SC
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A step along for Duck Creek Road

Advocates for the reopening of Duck Creek Road are a step closer following the news of a Federal Government grant for the design of the road. Jodie O’Reilly said the $76,086.10 grant was welcomed, but it still leaves a shortfall of $50,000 in funding to get the project shovel ready. […]

People and their Pets

People and their pets – Bob and Ralph

Ralph the Labrador has been the mascot of Beaudesert News in Brisbane street for about 10 years. He is also a fundraiser for Guide Dogs Queensland. Bob Christensen and Susan Weymouth enjoy adorning Ralph with whatever suits the season.  During COVID, in line with restrictions, Ralph was outside the newsagency […]

Sport

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 […]