The original Veresdale Scrub State School building.
Community

Have your say on future of original Veresdale Scrub school

Meetings for the community to have its say about the future of Veresdale Scrub’s original school building will be held on 6 and 11 August. It comes after residents and State Member Jon Krause called for consultation on the future of the 123-year-old building after an engineer’s report in August […]

Beaudesert High students taking part in the program at The Centre in 2019, before it was delivered in schools
Council News

Expanded youth leadership program to continue

Council’s Youth Leadership Program will again be offered to students in years 6 and 10 after a pilot program extending it to include primary schools last year. At the 19 July Ordinary Meeting, Council endorsed a recommendation to continue the program in schools later in 2022. Mayor Greg Christensen said […]

Proud parents John and Robin Powell with their son, award-winning poet Nicholas Powell
Art and Culture

Poet son returns

On his first visit back to Beaudesert since before the global pandemic, award-winning poet Nicholas Powell has spoken of the influence this place has had on his work. Nick, whose proud parents are locals John and Robin Powell, launched his new book of contemporary poetry, Trap Landscape, in Brisbane and […]

Amelia Smith with Daisy the shepherd.
People and their Pets

Daisy the White Swiss Shepherd

Daisy the White Swiss Shepherd has been part of Peter and Amelia Smith’s household since she was an eight-week-old pup. The loveable dog, who turned two in February, loves long walks and playing fetch. Here’s what Amelia has to say about Daisy: “I’ve never seen a dog give so much […]

Sharlyn and Justin O'Leary with kids Patrick, Siale and Michael. Photo by Susie Cunningham.
Becoming Family

Becoming Family: O’Leary Family

Justin and Sharlyn O’Leary had their first date at the Beaudesert RSL – now known as The Club – 12 years ago, and the rest is history. It all started with a text message from Justin, who had managed to get Sharlyn’s number from her uncle who he was working […]

Jim and Eden Platell with Charlie, AJ and Lachlan
Becoming Family

Becoming Family: The Platells

High on a hill in Tabooba – a little-known nook near Tamrookum, south of Beaudesert – the Platell kids are making memories of an idyllic country childhood. High school sweethearts Eden and Jim Platell, 38 and 37, are parents to AJ, 13, Charlie, 11, and Lach- lan, 7. They also […]

Michael Ferguson is a stoic man who loves his family and has a cheeky sense of humour.
Personality Profile

Michael Ferguson

When Michael Ferguson was laid up with a broken back after a workplace accident, his girlfriend Jayne stuck by his side. He popped the big question on her birthday as she sat beside his bed, and now they’ve been married 20 years. Michael, 50, loves living life with Jayne and […]

Susie Riach and Ross Barber with their daughters Addy and Georgie.
Becoming Family

Susie, Ross and co

Susie Riach and Ross Barber treasure their little girls more than anything else in the world. Susie and Ross, both 38, are parents to Addy, 3, and Georgie, 1. They’ve built a beautiful life in Beaudesert with their daughters and their pets Bella the kelpie, 7, Teddy the British shorthair […]

Olivia Jackson-Blow and her mum Cherece Jackson.
Becoming Family

Olivia and Cherece’s Family

Olivia Jackson-Blow and her mum Cherece Jackson are like two unique peas in a pod. Olivia, whose nicknames are Bug, Ladybug and Liv, is an energetic 5 year old who keeps Cherece, 27, on her toes.  She gets her intelligence, quick wit, and sass from her mum but also regularly […]

Robin and Kylie Rodwell.
Becoming Family

Rodwell Family

Kylie and Robin Rodwell will celebrate 28 years of marriage on 27 February. The Rodwells live in Beaudesert with their 18-year-old purebred chihuahua Zeus, who they got as a pup for their eldest son after they moved here 18 years ago. When they first married the couple, originally from Woodridge […]