UNSTOPPABLE: Tayla Knickel, alongside the Beaudesert Kingfishers, took on the Fassifern Bombers on April 12. Photo credit to Lyle Radford
Sport

A strong start to women’s footy

Motivation and communication have driven the Beaudesert Kingfishers Open Women’s team from an early-season setback to back-to-back wins. After starting their season with a 14-42 loss to the Ipswich Swifts, the Kingfishers bounced back in style, defeating the Fassifern Bombers 16-4 before backing it up with a 24-6 win over […]

Julia Spicer
News

Scenic Rim Small Business Month returns with practical tools for local businesses

Scenic Rim Regional Council is set to deliver a dynamic program of events during May as part of Small Business Month 2026, supporting local operators to grow, connect and thrive. The month-long program features a diverse calendar of free workshops, networking opportunities and practical business support initiatives tailored to the […]

2025 Ambassadors
News

Search is on for 2026 Show Ambassadors

Nominations are open for the next generation of local young leaders to step forward as the 2026 Beaudesert Show Ambassadors. The Beaudesert Show Society is calling for nominations in the categories of Rural Ambassador (men and women aged 20 to 30), Showgirl (young women 18 to 28) and Junior Ambassador […]

Wendy Gathercole
Personality Profile

Trusting her gut: A journey beyond Crohn’s

Wendy Gathercole has always trusted her instincts. Guided by a strong sense of what feels right, she has forged her own path with quiet determination, overcoming whatever stands in her way. At 33, a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in 2002 marked a turning point. It shifted her perspective and opened […]

Amanda Lutvey with Rosie Margaret
People and their Pets

Amanda and Rosie Margaret

Rosie Margaret is a stunning Ragdoll cat who runs Amanda Lutvey’s household. Only a year old, Rosie is sassy and wants to be with Amanda all the time.  She loves lying across Amanda’s keyboard when she is trying to work but is also very attached to Amanda’s son, Kai. “When […]

The site of the new roundabout, under construction. Image supplied
News

New roundabout for Beauy

Pedestrian and motorist safety is the driving force behind a new roundabout at the intersection of Eaglesfield Street and Tina Street, Beaudesert. In an April notification of works, Council advised works would take place between April and June on the roundabout, which is near the local hospital, ambulance station and […]

BIRTHDAY GLOW: Mary Stokes celebrated her 90th birthday on April 21
News

90 and fabulous

Mary Stokes is still full of life at 90, celebrating her birthday on April 21 in true style and good spirits. She doesn’t credit any grand secret to reaching such a milestone – just a simple philosophy of taking each day as it comes and enjoying every moment along the […]

Beaudesert trio Jay Borghero, Jared Borghero and Ky Borghero will all be apart of the QLD PBR Origin. Supplied
Sport

Beaudesert bull rider leads Queensland into 2026 PBR State of Origin

State of Origin is synonymous with rugby league. But the PBR State of Origin carries just as much rivalry and intensity between the chutes, according to Beaudesert’s Jared Borghero, who will coach Queensland in the 2026 series. Borghero, who stepped into the coaching role last year, said the opportunity to […]

LINA Executive Director Claire Stuchbery
News

Independent newsrooms unite for national campaign

A movement of independent digital news publishers are uniting for a week-long crowdfunding initiative, calling on communities across Australia to support the future of public interest journalism.  The Local & Independent News Association (LINA)’s annual Our News, Your Voice campaign will run until Friday May 8, and coincides with World Press Freedom Day.   […]

INSPIRED: Elleanor Creenaune is rocking her new hairstyle, knowing her hair has gone to a good cause
News

A cut that counts

With a kind heart and a head full of hair, 10-year-old Elleanor Creenaune decided to donate her Rapunzel-like locks – a decision inspired by a story that deeply moved her. After watching an episode of A Current Affair featuring eight-year-old Hallie, a young girl living with alopecia, Elleanor chose to donate her […]