Mununjali NAIDOC Day 2026
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Standing tall and proud

The feeling of community and keeping culture alive for generations to come was strong when people gathered at Jubilee Park for Mununjali NAIDOC Day recently. The July 4 event was part of milestone celebrations nationally, under the theme ‘50 years of deadly’. A smoking ceremony and traditional dances were a […]

Cooper Gee, Sue Gee and Lachlan Gee. Supplied by Queensland Sports Photography
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Kingies make a lasting tribute

Past, present and future Beaudesert Kingfishers came together at R.S. Willis Park on July 4 for the inaugural Matthew Gee Memorial Old Boys & Supporters Day, celebrating the club’s history while honouring one of its most dedicated volunteers.  The day attracted former players, supporters and families from across the region, […]

The Flynn family. Image supplied
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Locals dig deep for education abroad 

By Olivia Schoenauer The local community dusted off their boots and Akubras for Beaudesert’s homegrown charity, the M&B Memorial Initiative’s bush dance fundraiser. Held on June 20 at Country Paradise Parklands, the Boot n’ Scoot bush dance raised funds for disadvantaged Nigerian communities.  Around 400 people attended the event, raising […]

Ari Currie is being remembered as a compassionate soul. Image supplied
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Forever six – Ari Currie leaves lifesaving legacy

The heartbroken family of a six-year-old boy whose life was cut short after a serious car crash has thanked the community for its support. Ari Currie passed away on July 10 after being airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries from the crash at Gleneagle on July 6. Police are investigating […]

Beekeepers like commercial operator Marius Borz, pictured checking his hives, are sinking significant resources into to helping their bees survive the varroa mite crisis
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Beekeeping industry on its knees

It is nightfall in the Kerry Valley and Marius Borz is wearing a gas mask, essential personal protective equipment while he administers fumigation treatment as part of helping his bees survive Varroa mite. The second-generation beekeeper has 200 hives of his own. He also works as Manager for commercial beekeeper […]

Inaugural Beaudesert Show CEO Chris Cochrane
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Inaugural Beauy Show CEO means business

Building on the success of the respected local Beaudesert Show Society is the focus of inaugural CEO Chris Cochrane. The society has appointed a CEO for the first time since it was established in 1889, signalling a new era for the largely volunteer-run group. Mr Cochrane, who has a background […]

Tyson Major will walk for Type 1 Diabetes
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Kingfisher tackles 24-hour walking challenge for Type 1 Diabetes

A Beaudesert Kingfishers ground announcer is set to test his physical and mental endurance by walking continuously around RS Willis Park for 24 hours to raise funds and awareness for Type 1 Diabetes. Tyson Major will begin the challenge at 11am on July 31, walking laps of the Kingfishers’ home […]

Lorri Wilde is selling the iconic Kerry Bridge Hotel after calling it home for 55 years
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End of an era for pub with no beer

Lorri Wilde has never been one to drink a beer, but she has poured plenty in her time. To step into the old Kerry Bridge Hotel – Mrs Wilde’s home from 1970 until last year – is to enter a time capsule of a bygone era. Mrs Wilde, who this […]

Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg with Jon Krause MP. Photo supplied
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Planning underway for safer journeys on the Mount Lindesay Highway

The next stage of safety improvements for the Mount Lindesay Highway is now underway, with concept designs and business cases progressing for future upgrades between Jimboomba and Beaudesert. The planning follows the successful completion of the Johanna Street to South Street duplication project through Jimboomba, with the focus now turning […]

COMMUNITY COMFORT: Beaudesert CWA members celebrate new air conditioning with Queensland Country Bank Beaudesert Manager Stephen Rolls and Club President Charmaine Lamond
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Comfort for the community

Each upgrade made to the Beaudesert CWA Hall keeps the wellbeing of the community in mind. Its latest addition is ducted air conditioning that was installed on June 16. The group received $19,261 from the Queensland Country Bank Good for Good grant initiative to transform the hall into a comfortable […]