Age champions from Rathdowney State School. Image supplied.
Sport

Carnival brings schools together

The 68th annual Christmas Creek Valley Athletics Carnival saw students from Darlington, Hillview, Tamrookum and Rathdowney gather. The prestigious Christmas Creek Cup (awarded to the school with highest average number of points) went to Darlington State School, with the Dennis Shield (awarded to the school with the highest number of […]

Brent Draper with his family. Image supplied.
News

MasterChef winner brings Beauy ice-cream

Beaudesert born MasterChef 2023 winner Brent Draper partnered with Moremac Property Group to officially launch its Beaumoor project on June 29.  Brent and his family made a special appearance to serve homemade ice-cream to the locals.  

Regular Columns

What Susie Saw – curious cows

I’ll call this one, ‘curious cows of Helen Street’.  It was quite sweet, the way they came over to investigate as baby Rosie and I walked past.  She enthusiastically pointed at them, saying, ‘what’s this?’ in her tiny voice.  I don’t know who was more curious – Rosie or the […]

Kristen Sorrenson. Image supplied.
News

Local tattooist hosts expo

Beaudesert-bred tattoo artist Kristen Sorrenson is hosting this year’s Australian Tattoo Expo at Brisbane Convention Centre with over 300 artists locally and travelling showcasing their skills from July 19 until July 21.  Australian Tattoo Expo is the largest tattoo convention in Australia that caters towards celebrating tattoo culture and supporting […]

Stage Manager David Barnes and RSL President/Organiser Brian McInnis.
News

Kooralbyn Valley RSL celebrates Vietnam veterans

Community support was strong for ex-servicemen who experienced the Vietnam War when the Kooralbyn Valley RSL Sub Branch hosted a Vietnam Veterans Concert at Billabong Park.  The evening went from 2pm until 5pm kicking off with a re-enactment of a chopper pick-up by the Jimboomba Cadets.  Live entertainment was provided […]

Clint Spence, Margaret, Stuart and Thea Franklin.
News

Mitre 10 celebrates 60th birthday

Beaudesert Hardware Mitre 10 celebrated their 60th birthday with staff and the Franklin family sharing memories and some cake with locals.  Beaudesert Hardware was first registered on June 22, 1964, by three locally born and raised sons of Henry Danby and Agnes Franklin: Roy, Stuart and Donald Franklin. In 1976, they […]

Blake Iafeta.
Personality Profile

Blake Iafeta – A pathway to success

From a rough start to a concrete career, Blake Iafeta knows how to make a name for himself.  Growing up in semi-rural Woodhill, Blake was always a city boy at heart and felt he belonged in the world of politics. His struggle with the lack of infrastructure in regional areas […]

News

Be Healthy and Active: Term 2 timetable 

Be Healthy and Active is a Scenic Rim Regional Council program designed to empower residents to live a healthier and happier life in the community.  To ensure your safety, be sure to check with your local GP if you are able to safely join in and bring the appropriate items […]

Harvest Hoedown Eat Local Month. Image supplied.
News

Winter Harvest Fest – Harvest Hoedown

Scenic Rim Eat Local Month kicks of Winterest Havest Fest with the first ever Harvest Hoedown on Saturday June 29 from 5pm until 9.30pm at The Cow Bar on 54-56 Edward St, Kalbar. Harvest Hoedown is proudly brought to you by the minds behind ‘The Sunset Sessions’ and some local […]