Farmers in the Scenic Rim are navigating a mixed outlook as cost pressures collide with changing tourism patterns, with some businesses feeling the strain while others see opportunity closer to home. Agritourism Queensland President and Tommerup’s Dairy Farm owner Kay Tommerup said the sector was seeing contrasting trends locally, with […]
Colourful artworks on show at The Centre, Beaudesert reflect the perspectives young locals hold of their town and community. Beaudesert State School year 6 students made the mural of 100 artworks in collaboration with author illustrator Lee Fullarton, creator of children’s picture book Mr Chippa the Woodblock Carver of Bagru, and […]
Wednesday, a six-year-old black cat, is the first – and only – feline to truly capture the heart of her owner Epati Iafeta. As the household’s resident bug catcher and cuddle buddy, Wednesday has shown Epati just what cats are capable of. “Growing up, we always had dogs, so she’s […]
Graziers from the Scenic Rim and beyond gathered at Bartholomew & Co’s All Red Show and Sale last month. There was an outstanding yarding of heavy feeder and backgrounder steers selling to a dearer market. An excellent run of Santa and Droughtmaster heifers also came to hand, creating very strong […]
By Beaudesert Historical Museum On July 24, 1828, Logan, Cunningham and Colonial Botanist Charles Fraser set out from Brisbane Town to solve the Mt Warning mystery. On August 3, the ascent of Mt Barney East Peak was attempted, via Logan’s Ridge. Cunningham bailed first due to the ‘alarming steepness’, then […]
Local ecotourism pioneers, the O’Reilly family, this year celebrate a centenary of Australia’s oldest ecotourism retreat. The family established O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in 1926 as a remote guest house in World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park. In the 100 years since, the family has remained committed to providing a sustainable […]
Roschanna Snow loved to swim the 200m butterfly but what she loved even more was time with her friends. Beaudesert Swimming Club held its annual Roschanna Snow Memorial Swim on 19 February to honour one of their own, Roschanna, who tragically died in a car crash in 2018 at the […]
As dementia becomes Australia’s leading cause of death, overtaking heart disease, local advocates say the people caring for loved ones behind closed doors are too often forgotten. That is the driving force behind Dementia Warriors, a monthly support group in Beaudesert designed to give carers of people living with dementia […]
Community support is the backbone of the Beaudesert Campdraft, say organisers of the popular event happening March 27-29. Campdraft coordinator Sue Harrison said there were always plenty of nominations for the Beaudesert Show Society event, which attracted the most experienced riders to ‘mini’ drafters up to seven years of age. […]
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