Probus Beaudesert new member Penny Sherrin, Life Member Lyn Dickman, Probus Queensland President Carwyn Arnold and new members Karen Lane and Gae Slater
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40 years of Probus

A LOT has changed in the 40 years since local men met to launch the Probus Club of Beaudesert, but what has remained is the fun, friendship and fellowship members share. The social club for retirees celebrated 40 years with a lively lunch at The Club on October 2. They […]

Plaque Brisbane Street
History

Beaudesert Celebrates: 1974

The Beaudesert Centenary was celebrated with a festival that commenced on September 27, with the Bells and Beaux of St Mary’s dance and ended with a Combined Church Service of Thanksgiving at the Civic Centre on October 20.  The majority of events took place between October 12 and 20.  To […]

Custard apples
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Custard apples

Custard apples are a subtropical fruit known for their creamy texture and sweet flavor. Growing them locally is not difficult due to our warm climate, fertile soils, and reliable rainfall. Custard apples prefer a frost-free environment, as frost can cause damage to the trees and in particular young plants. Our […]

Cr Jennifer Sanders
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Cr Jennifer Sanders 

Having recently returned from a much-anticipated family holiday in Europe, I have been inspired by the potential for Lake Wyaralong’s further development as a world-class rowing venue after visiting Lake Bled in Slovenia. This stunning facility in the Julian Alps features a lookout, cafes, spectator seating for events and a […]

Mount Barney
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What Susie Saw

I WISH we could print the symphony of pre-dawn birdsong that accompanied this moment.  Mount Barney was impressive as ever, rising from misty and slightly smoky paddocks as we drove out for a bushwalk around her foothills recently.  The sight of that magnificent mountain always stops me in my tracks.

Riders stop in a Spanish town
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A four-legged adventure

ADVENTURE waits for no one – this was the attitude of equestrians Chris Grimmett and Di Chatterton when they embarked on an international horse trail ride in Spain.  With both ladies being members of Beaudesert Trail Horse Riders, once they told other riders their initial trip-for-two expanded into 11 with […]

Carly Griffiths with Fudge
People and their Pets

Carly Griffiths and Fudge

Fudge is just as sweet as his name, unless you’re asking Carly Griffiths.  The two-year-old long hair dachshund spends his days doing as he pleases, which includes creating a secret stash filled with forgotten trinkets. “He’s not a great listener – you can’t take anything off him. He’s a hoarder,” […]

NO PROBLEM: Tackling the hurdles with ease at a recent Beaudesert meet is Ruben Rhea.
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Little Athletes inspired by Olympics

THE district’s Little Athletics clubs are experiencing a boost in their competitor ranks thanks to three major factors which include Australia’s record breaking medals performance at the recent Paris Games.  Both Beaudesert and Tamborine Mountain LA club officials say more and more local families are looking to Little Athletics as […]

Mununjali Housing Chairperson Aunty Janis Page and General Manager Brad Currie
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Housing success story

30 years of Mununjali Housing IF you want to know how much Mununjali Housing and Development Company Limited does in the community, let the numbers speak for themselves. The local organisation celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 6 by acknowledging the work of those before them and thanking the current […]

Selina Harding, Maz Verrall and Kym Rosengreen
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Beaudesert Furniture Court ends 2024 on top

In this small country town, run by locals for locals, Beaudesert Furniture Court has exceeded expectations and has won the Top Shop award at this year’s Furniture Court Awards Night. Competing against 30 Furniture Court stores in Queensland and New South Wales, Manager Selina Harding was amazed to take home […]