Coach Geoff Burr (centre) with the Division 1, U14 Kingfishers team
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Confidence the key for Kingies

GEOFF Burr has played a lot of rugby league in his time. He started playing when he was five years old until he was 42. “That’s why my body is the way it is, I played way too long,” he jokes. He played for Souths where he was coached by […]

Max Foster and Patrick O'Leary
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Century leads to great win for Beaudesert

A BATTING partnership between Patrick O’Leary and Max Foster saw Beaudesert’s 2B cricket team take a great win over Kuraby Falcons in a lead up to the Premiership game. Patrick had a great game, scoring 55 runs, with Max very close behind his batting partner, making 49 runs.   Their innings […]

Zac Cunningham, Marius Borz and Aaron Collis
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Athletes endure rainy Hell of the West

A PODIUM finish and a giant unicorn, a cute baby and solid friendships helped Beaudesert locals through one of the toughest Hell of the West triathlons in the event’s history. It rained for the first time since Hell of the West started in 1989, bringing a chill in the air […]

Mel Frazer and Shelly Currie with Spring Creek Development Manager Chris McKinnon
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Beauy gets parkrun

WALKERS, joggers and runners have an extra spring in their step because Beaudesert is finally getting its own parkrun. Trial runs will take place at 7am on April 7 and 14 for Beaudesert’s new weekly parkrun, with a launch date yet to be announced at time of print. The event […]

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Council scores funding for new lights

The Scenic Rim sporting community will soon enjoy new lighting at Selwyn Park at Beaudesert and Coronation Park in Boonah following the approval of more than $1.1 million in funding.   Scenic Rim Regional Council has secured $1,089,053 under Phase Four of the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program […]

Cheyenne Biggs, Jennifer Ironside, Margret Steadman, Maddison Winch, Jade Ellis and Taylah Welk
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Boxing provides positive outlet

LAUGHTER and words of support fill Beaudesert Boxing Club each time the new women’s boxing classes are on. Of course, the women are also there to punch, and trainer Unique Wharerau is only too happy to teach them how. Unique has welcomed many local women from different ages and stages […]

John Scouller from Brisbane Sporting Clays
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Shooters prepare for State selection

The Beaudesert Sporting Clays course was buzzing when over 100 shooters gathered for their two day shooting event. Club President, Dan Davis said many shooters used the event as a lead up for the Queensland State Selection Shoot the following weekend, making it an attractive event for people from across […]

Greg Christensen. Image supplied.
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Christensen concedes

Christensen concedes In a public statement, Greg Christensen has formally conceded the 2024 Local Government Election, acknowledging Tom Sharp as the new Mayor of the Scenic Rim. Christensen was first elected in 2016 and has played a major role in promoting tourism in the region. “I am hereby notifying of […]

Erica Bates and Lyn Pearson
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BADCAP introduces The Rim Re-Makers

BEAUDESERT and District Community Art Project (BADCAP) welcomes a new upcycling group, The Rim Re-Makers (TRRM), that is dedicated to individuals who have a love of repurposing old or used items.  BADCAP is a not-for-profit volunteer organisation that works with communities in the Scenic Rim to develop public art projects […]