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Dancing with the world’s best at Blackpool

England’s Blackpool Dance Festival is the world’s first and most famous international annual ballroom competition and in May this year 1509 couples from 54 countries took part. The festival is held at the town’s stunning Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens entertainment complex. Among the international competitors were John Thomas, […]

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An SOS from Meals on Wheels

Beaudesert Meals on Wheels is in urgent need of volunteers to provide its much needed delivery services. Around 60 per cent of its drivers stopped doing deliveries during the Coronavirus pandemic – with many unable to resume – and it is urgently in need of up to 15 new volunteers. […]

Jodie O'Reilly and Sally Undery, pictured centre with fellow advocates Peter and Mary Rohan, Michael Undery and Dick Moloney, met with Council about Duck Creek Road SC
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A step along for Duck Creek Road

Advocates for the reopening of Duck Creek Road are a step closer following the news of a Federal Government grant for the design of the road. Jodie O’Reilly said the $76,086.10 grant was welcomed, but it still leaves a shortfall of $50,000 in funding to get the project shovel ready. […]

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Council News

Community feedback shapes budget

Feedback from the Scenic Rim community has contributed to the development of Council’s landmark $112.17 million 2023-2024 Budget. Adopted at a Special Meeting, the budget represents a milestone in Council’s ongoing journey towards becoming a more customer-focused organisation that values and responds to community feedback. Of the more than 50 […]

Roslyn Yuke (right) and Beaudesert RSL Sub-Branch Vice President, Carol Castles, hold Errol Yuke’s Vietnam Commemorative Medallion and Certificate.
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Commemorative medallion

Beaudesert man Errol Yuke, who served nine years in the Royal Australian Navy, has been posthumously honoured with the awarding of a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate for his tour of duty aboard HMAS Perth during the Vietnam War.  The medallion and certificate were accepted on Errol’s behalf by his cousin […]

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Quilts of Valour

Veterans received hand made quilts at an emotional gathering at Beaudesert Golf Club. Barbara and Bill Kenny of Quilts of Valour presented seven veterans with quilts in recognition of their service. A gift of love Barbara and Bill Kenny have been coordinating the gifts of quilts to Australian Service personnel, […]

Scenic Rim's first Pride March held on 24 June 2023
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Love is Love – March shows support

Car horns tooted and people waved when the first Scenic Rim Pride March was held in Beaudesert on Saturday 24 June. The March, organised to show support for the local LGBTIQ+ community, coincided with Scenic Rim Regional Council raising the Rainbow Pride flag as a symbol of its support for […]

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Retirement from Hohl’s

There was a double celebration and a few tears as long term members of the Hohl Plumbing team, Wayne Wieland and Wendy Richards celebrated their retirement. “Wayne and Wendy are both very well loved by all the staff and customers at Hohl Plumbing and we couldn’t let the occasion go […]

Events

Are you a 2023 Beaudesert Show Ambassador?

The Beaudesert Show Society Showgirl committee are on the lookout for the Beaudesert Show Society’s next ambassadors for the 2023 Beaudesert Show. Show Ambassador Coordinator, Tim Andrews said the society were looking for a Beaudesert Showgirl, a Beaudesert Junior Show Ambassador and a Beaudesert Rural Ambassador. The details are: 1. […]

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Commitment pays off for golfers

Emotional Win in Cleavage Cup Thea Mitchell and Sharon Brook fought back tears after winning Beaudesert Golf Club’s Cleavage Cup. It was the fourth time the Cup has run and the first time Thea and Sharon have competed as a team. They praised runners-up Nicki Mulligan and Chris Van Daalen, […]