THE solid old storage building that now sits at the back of Beaudesert Showgrounds started its life at 90 Brisbane Street as a produce store owned by Bill Rooks, who was on the Queensland Egg Board. It was built in May 1949 on railway land at Beaudesert Station and raised […]
CONNECTION, tradition and a feeling of familiarity have kept people like Alison Day coming back to country shows for her entire life. Alison is pictured with a memory of the Beaudesert Show with her brother Philip in 1968. ALISON Day is one of many people who simply love going to […]
PLANS for the proposed new Beaudesert Library have been shelved, with Scenic Rim Regional Council unable to obtain funding for the project. In the current budget, Council has allocated $200,000 for design upgrades to the Beaudesert Library, however it remains unclear what this will entail. A Council Spokesperson said the […]
BEAUDESERT was the overall winner of the annual Scenic Rim Netball Carnival which drew teams from Tamborine Mountain, Beechmont and Fassifern clubs to the Beaudesert home ground. Beaudesert and District Netball Association President, Susan Wynne said it was a great day. “It was so great to see all eight of […]
THE future of the Agricultural Show movement in Beaudesert is in good hands, with strong entries in this year’s Show Ambassador program. The Beaudesert Showgrounds were buzzing with anticipation as the Beaudesert Show Society unveiled the winners of the 2024 Program. Show Ambassador Coordinator Tim Andrews beamed with pride at the […]
THE book is not yet shut on Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyards after moves by Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp to reopen community consultation. It is the latest chapter in a saga dating back to 2020, when local auctioneers Hayes and Co found out Council would not renew their lease. […]
NOT many people would walk 96km with three broken toes, but Lauren Crocker is adamant the pain of dropping out lasts longer than the pain of persevering to the finish line. The local woman completed the 96km Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge 11 years after she had to drop out of […]
IN A dazzling display of community spirit and heritage, Beaudesert shone brightly on Saturday, August 3, during the highly-anticipated B150 Gala Dinner. The evening was spectacular, with the charismatic Peter Sullivan taking to the stage as the master of ceremonies, leading the festivities that honoured this milestone in Beaudesert’s history. […]
BUSINESSES in the thick of Beaudesert’s town centre revitalisation are thanking locals for their loyalty and encouraging them to hang in there amid major ongoing works, due for completion in 2025. ‘Stick with us’ – Beaudesert businesses ANYONE who has driven or walked through Beaudesert CBD lately has experienced arguably […]
The future of Beaudesert Show is bright, with a keen interest in the 2024 Beaudesert Show Ambassador competition which attracted nine entrants across the Junior Ambassador, Show Girl and Rural Ambassador categories. Judged by local judges including Bec Teese, Bruce Pattinson, Chris Duncan, Rhiannon Taylor (2012 Beaudesert Showgirl) and Sarah […]
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