Keth Gee with Kingfisher U12 and U15 players
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Sports Talk connects community

The first of The Club’s Sports Talks was an inspirational evening with rugby league great, Keith Gee. League referee Lloyd Evans interviewed Gee in front of a packed dining room about his early life in Beaudesert, drawing out the great love he has for the town and its surroundings. They […]

Bailey McPaike passes from the scrum.
Sport

Seniors Perform at Home

The Kingfishers Seniors teams came out fighting in their first games of the season. Both the Men’s and Women’s teams displayed great skill and determination against the opposing teams. Men Dominate in Grading Match The Beaudesert Kingfishers defeated the Eagleby Giants on Saturday 48-2 in what was a dominant display […]

The Draft Sport and Recreation Plan 2024-2034 will be presented to Council for adoption later this year
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A Premier Finish to the Season

The Beaudesert Cricket Level 3A team finished their season undefeated and finished premiers of the Logan District Junior Cricket competition.  Coach Jason Condrick says the team’s performance this season was a testament to how hard they trained all season.  “Everyone in the team worked on their batting and bowling, and […]

Jayden Stephan scored 66 runs off 114 balls. Photo: Keer Moriarty.
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Men Fall Short in Grand Final

The Beaudesert Cricket Seniors were defeated by cross town rivals Jimboomba Bushrangers in the Logan District Cricket Association Division 1 Grand Final. Beaudesert came into the match as underdogs having never beaten Jimboomba on any occasion, with Jimboomba finishing at the top of the Division 1 ladder.  Jimboomba elected to […]

Talulabel Beattie, six years old, riding Elle, with Mum Sandy Beattie. Photo: Katie O’Brien.
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Versatility Proves Popular

Riders aged from six to eighty years ventured out to try the first Ranch Versatility Day on 27 March. The Beaudesert Cutting & Western Performance Club has recently formed a new sub-committee to enable riders to engage in this emerging equine sport. Ranch Versatility Sub-Committee Chairman, Colleen Collins said in […]

Ros Lahey, Barbara Short, Anne Andrews and Coral Day. Photo: Fay Hines.
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Fours Champions Crowned

Beaudesert Bowls Club’s recent tournament was a tight contest between teams last weekend. The winners of the Ladies’ Open Fours were Ros Lahey, Barbara Short, Anne Andrews and Coral Day.  Their opponents Barbara Maxwell, Nancy Parker, Daphne Harlem and Annette Much, led the match for most of the day. Heading […]

Dylan Biggs in action against Krishna Mudaliar at Toowoomba.
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Biggs Wins with Round 1 Knockout

Dylan Biggs has won his third professional bout, with a fast and vicious Round One knockout of opponent Krishna Mudaliar at Toowoomba. Biggs’ trainer, Justin O’Leary, said it was a fantastic fight from Dylan and a huge start to his 2022 campaign. “I knew he would win and I was so impressed […]

Caitlyn Hester competing at the Sydney Track Classic. Photo: Athletics NSW.
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Beaudesert Athletes’ Golden Summer

Beaudesert athletes have enjoyed a golden summer, with several athletes rising to the top of their fields at events held across Australia. Caitlyn Hester – Hammer Throw Caitlyn Hester won a Gold medal at the Queensland State Titles in March, before going on to place third in the Sydney Track Classic against […]

Jo Perry thanks Dick Moloney for his generous donation.
Community

A Mountainous Effort for Mental Health

A couple of long-time cycling mates with the common goal of supporting mental health in rural communities are joining forces to fundraise for the cause. Local beekeeper, landscaper, photographer and mental health advocate Dick Moloney, who used to ride with cyclist Jo Perry, has donated a framed photo of Mt […]

Willis Park will be ready for the Kingfishers’ first home game. Photo: Queensland Sports Photography.
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Willis Park will be Ready for First Home Game

Volunteers have been working around the clock to have Willis Park ready for the first home games alongside Kingfishers Vice-President, Justin Kummerow. “The fields are extremely wet and to keep the main field in great condition we need to be mowing it twice a week. With our two mowers, that […]