Business
Relief in sight for drainage woes?
Flood-affected businesses are cautiously optimistic drainage upgrades in Beaudesert CBD will be effective, but there are calls for more action to address long-running issues. […]
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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 […]
Community
EmpowHER wins national award
The Scenic Rim’s EmpowHER hiking program has been nationally recognised, taking out the Programs and Activities Award at the 2022 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards in Melbourne. The Council initiative, led by Community […]
Business
The missing link
The local tourism industry is getting behind a campaign to reopen Duck Creek Road, citing impacts not only on tourists but also on the local workforce which relies on tourism jobs. Duck Creek Road has […]
Community
Farmers fight foot-and-mouth threat
Local farmers are tightening biosecurity to protect their herds and keep foot-and-mouth disease out of Australia. Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Following an outbreak […]
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Sport
McAuley College ready for Kokoda Challenge
Months of training will be put to the test when dozens of McAuley College students and their teachers take on the 48km Kokoda Challenge on 16 July. Six teams, each made up of four students […]
Sport
Beaudesert Cup 101st win for Cornish
It was a locals’ cup on Saturday 9 July when Jasmine Cornish rode Lemon Duchess for her 101st win in the $30,000 Beaudesert Cup. Trained by Cornish’s father, Greg Cornish, the four year old mare […]
Community
Covid project brings smiles
Like many people, Debby and Ken Schubring found themselves locked down at home and bored during COVID. Unlike many, they had the distraction of their property and Ken’s workshop with a treasure trove of equipment […]
Community
Sarah eyes off state title
A passion for her hometown is behind Sarah Macginley’s pursuit of the 2022 Queensland Rural Ambassador State Title. Sarah, 30, was recently named as one of 10 state finalists for the coveted award, which will […]