Regular Columns
Through Emily’s Eyes
A family of baby bearded dragons popped up in my backyard recently; after spotting them I yelled out to dad to come and keep an eye on them while I sprinted to get my camera. So cute!
Local News
News
Beaudesert Rainfall
In the month of February, the Schubert family recorded 141.5mm of rainfall in Beaudesert. This is 155mm less than the previous month. Similarly, Gleneagle received 246mm less than January, with 115mm of rain over February.
Reflections
Reflections
By Matty Russell, NOW Church WELL, Easter has passed, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday have come and gone, and yet the resounding shout of joy continues… “He is risen!” In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 28 and verses 5 – 7 the Bible gives the following account: But the angel […]
History
History – No supermarkets then
By Beaudesert Historical Museum We have all seen the stressed hordes of people flocking to supermarkets when god forbid it will be shut for a day, and these humans cannot get what they want, when they want it . They load their trolleys to the brim like there will never […]
Grow Your Own
Grow your own – Pepinos
HAVE you tried pepinos? Pepinos are also known as melon pears or sweet cucumbers. They are one of our favourite small fruiting shrubs. They have very attractive small purple flowers which our native bees are drawn to. When the fruit starts to ripen, it will take on a yellowy tinge and will […]
Council News
Councillor Comment – Cr Stephen Moriarty
Welcome to my first ‘Council Comment’ column since being elected as the Councillor for Division 3. I would like to thank everyone for their messages of congratulations and words of support since being elected. It is an honour and a privilege to be serving the community in which I was […]
News
Woodhill Hall’s 130th Anniversary Celebration Dance
WOODHILL Hall celebrates its 130th anniversary with a celebration dance on April 20 at 6098 Mt Lindesay Highway, Woodhill from 7pm. The event has a theme of Old Time/New Vogue and will consist of live music from returning band ‘The Undecided’ and a supper for visitors to enjoy. The admission price […]
What Susie Saw
What Susie Saw – Soft morning light
Here’s a sunrise glow on windowpanes in the early hours of the day in downtown Beaudesert. Everything looks a bit fresher in the soft morning light.
News
Up for the challenge
IF you think Lauren Crocker is determined, you should meet her mum, Cathy Hanser. The local duo is in training to take on Australia’s toughest team endurance event, the 96km Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge, which raises money to change the lives of young Australians through the Kokoda Youth Foundation. Lauren, […]
News
Tracey’s Pantry gets a boost
FOOD box charity Tracey’s Pantry will be well-equipped to support people in need after receiving $500 from the local community choir. A Choired Taste donated the money to Tracey’s Pantry in honour of much-loved choir member, the late Tracey Day, who is the inspiration behind Tracey’s Pantry. When community-minded local […]