Broncos player Cody Black with Archie Thompson. Emily Livingston.
Sport

From bucks to Broncos

The Brisbane Broncos visited the Kingfisher club football fields to hold a Buck to Bronco clinic on Wednesday April 10. Both trainers and players were present on the day, providing the opportunity for those attending to train alongside their heroes and further develop their football skills. Kids were grouped into […]

Spring Creek Development Manager Chris McKinnon Event Directors Melissa Frazer and Shelly Currie and parkrun Regional Event Ambassador Lachie Miners. Image supplied.
News

Beauy parkrun trials a success

BEAUDESERT parkrun organisers have praised the community for its support at the town’s first parkrun trials. More than 130 people were out on course at the first parkrun trial on April 7, with strong interest in the second parkrun trial set for April 14 at time of print. Event Directors […]

Anzac Day races are an Australian tradition.
News

Tradition meets fashion at Anzac Day races

ANZAC Day Races at Beaudesert Race Club are a long held local tradition that brings the town together. With live thoroughbred racing featuring seven a seven race card, this is a great day to pay your respects in the morning at local Anzac Day services, then partake in a traditional […]

Angela Harlen and Susan Shay of ACS Engineers. Susie Cunningham.
News

‘Thank you for the bins’

BUSINESS owners in the northern section of Beaudesert CBD have praised Council for installing two new bins on Brisbane Street and say it is a good start towards addressing the town’s rubbish problem. One bin is outside the space shared by ACS Engineers and Rylec QLD and the other is […]

Queensland Police Service Youth Engagement and Programs Conference. Image Supplied
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Government agencies unite against youth crime

Government agencies have joined forces for a one-day Youth Engagement and Programs Conference, as the first quarter of 2024 shows a promising decrease in youth offending. Representatives from Queensland Police Service, PCYC, Department of Youth Justice, Project Booyah, Department of Education, Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Youth […]

Beaudesert Tennis Club Vice President Lisa Quast with new coach Tim Fitzgerald.
News

One Wish at a Time

On Saturday 27 April at 5pm, the Beaudesert and District Tennis Association is proudly hosting the Charity Shield Event “One Wish at A Time”. This is a team event in which local businesses and the community come together for a fun night of Fast 4 Tennis and to support the Make a Wish Foundation. Teams […]

Court upgrades have begun
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Court upgrades have begun!

Work has finally begun on the Beaudesert and District Netball Association’s court upgrades. After receiving a grant of $95,782 from the Gambling Community Benefit fund, three unusable bitumen courts will be replaced with grass courts. The bitumen courts have been out of action for around 10 years due to the danger […]

BDNA Training day
Sport

Make friends, stay fit – social netball is back!

The Beaudesert and District Netball Association (BDNA) annual junior, cadet and senior social games commence Tuesday April 16. These games provide netballers the opportunity to train and play games in a friendly competition against other local teams, developing connections and gaining experience. The club is super excited for the start […]

Baby bearded dragon
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!

He is risen!
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 […]