John Powell, James Parer and Euan Murdoch KM
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“You need to have a dream”:  Herron Pharmacuticals founder addresses Business Breakfast

Over 50 local business owners gathered at Ned’s Restaurant to hear Herron Pharmaceuticals founder Euan Murdoch speak at the Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast last month. Euan gave an interesting and entertaining overview of his career path, sharing his knowledge and expertise through decades of business. “You need to […]

Artist impression of aerial view of the revitalised Beaudesert town centre.
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Town centre flooding woes to end as work begins

Flooding issues in Beaudesert’s central business district should be a thing of the past once the next step in the town centre revitalisation plans are complete. Stages 3 and 4 of the project, which comprises drainage works on Short Street and the Gateway Precinct (parklands), will now begin in January […]

McAuley College with Mayor Greg Christensen
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Beaudesert businesses excel at Awards Night

Beaudesert businesses picked up four out of 13 awards at the recent Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards. McAuley College were delighted to win the Excellence in Community Services award. Principal Deidre Young said the school aims to care for and nurture students to enable them to go on and become […]

RWC Businessperson of the Year
Business

Local plumbing company top of State

Local plumbing company Franklin Plumbing and Gas have received a top award at the Master Plumbers Association of Queensland’s 2023 Plumbing and Gas Awards.  Company Director, John Franklin, was awarded the coveted RWC Business Person of the Year award at the awards ceremony held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition […]

Rhyce Sharp, Adam Lee, John Franklin, Lochlan McKeller, Lachlan Bond and Max Wagner from Franklin Plumbing and Gas.
Business

Local company a finalist in national awards

Franklin Plumbing and Gas, Tamborine, has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards. A locally owned and operated business, it is a finalist in the Plumber – Medium category. The awards recognise the hard work by businesses in their local communities in generating […]

Getting ready for tax time doesn’t have to be a headache.
Business

What’s new at tax time

With the end of the financial year approaching, there are several tax changes that individuals and businesses should be aware of. Individuals Working from home: The fixed rate method for claiming home office expenses is 67 cents per hour.  This includes all costs for working from home including phone and […]