Youth parliamentary seats up for grabs
BEAUDESERT’S aspiring young leaders are being encouraged to take part in the 2016 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.The program, now in its 21st year, will train participants aged 15 to 25...
Kokoda Barracks to get $220m investment
THE Kokoda Barracks at Canungra are set to undergo $220 million worth of major upgrades over the next two decades.In a major boost for the...
Freight terminal construction to start in March
THE biggest development in the Scenic Rim’s history starts next month.After 40 years of setbacks and false promises, the first major project at the Bromelton industrial estate...
Bushwalker killed by falling tree at Binna Burra
A 35-YEAR OLD female bushwalker has died after a tree snapped and fell on her head at Binna Burra in the Scenic Rim.Emergency services rushed to the popular...
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey visits town
The Governor of Queensland has taken a whirlwind tour of Beaudesert while in town to launch a new book.Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey and...
Construction begins on McAuley College
WORK has officially begun to construct McAuley College, Beaudesert’s inaugural private secondary school.Construction crews began clearing vegetation and grading soil on the site last week, marking the start...
Access to NBN saves Boonah hat business
A BOONAH hat maker whose sales increased five-fold when he connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN) says high-speed internet saved his business.Before he connected...
Prizes up for grabs at carp eradication comp
ANGLERS and enthusiasts can help fight the scourge of carp and talapia in Wyaralong Dam by taking part in an eradication competition on Saturday.The Logan and...
Steers crack $1,565 at Beaudesert
Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a yarding of 567 head of cattle at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday. The market was firm to...
Illinbah residents slam ‘death trap’ roads
ILLINBAH residents claim several roads in the area are ‘death traps’ and have called on Council to improve the situation before someone is killed.The contentious roads include Upper...
West Logan in flood
While West Logan managed to avoid the brunt of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, residents are now faced with a hefty clean-up and recovery after heavy...
