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04/11/2025

🎄 Christmas is just around the corner, so
come and support local Beaudesert businesses before the lighting of the Christmas tree.

It's going to be a fun night and everyone is welcome. Can't wait to see you there!

🛒 The Twilight Shopping Trail is on
📅 Monday 1st December
⏰️ 5pm-6.30pm
🛍 The businesses and addresses are listed on the flyer below, along with any special offers they have.

🎄🎄 Light Up the Christmas Tree
📅 Monday 1st December
⏰️ 6.30pm
📍Central Place, cnr. Brisbane and William Streets, Beaudesert.
🎤 A-Choired-Taste will be singing Christmas Carols.
⏳️🎄 Countdown the time until the lighting of the Christmas tree

🎅 Don't forget to get your Santa Hunt forms and go on a hunt to find Santa, who is hiding in shops in Beaudesert.

🧶🤶 While you're in town have a look at all the amazing Yarnbombing by the Beaudesert ChristmasYarnbombers. This group of passionate Yarnbombers make Beaudesert a very special place to enjoy Christmas. (Follow their page)

🎄 You can also follow Beaudesert Christmas Spirit to keep up with decorating the town on the flyer below.

26/10/2025

It was such a beautiful day out at Darlington Community Markets at Darlington State School.

🎤👢 There was plenty of entertainment with Griffin County belting out the tunes and the Stomp and Scuff Linedancing showing off their bootscooting skills. There were two bands from Beaudesert State High School playing as well.

👗 There was children dressed up in their prettiest dance costumes entertaining the crowd, doing their dance routines to the music. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of the performances.

🥚🥄 Children were entertained with with egg and spoon races, sack races and other games. The animal nursery was also popular, along with the Rural Fire Brigade giving everyone a turn of holding the water hose.

🛻🚒 The Beaudesert Heritage Truck Association were set up with some of their vintage trucks. There was plenty of stalls set up with a great variety of goods to purchase. The star of the market was the beautiful Jacarandas, all in perfect purple bloom. There was also school tours.

🦆🦆 The day was finished off with the famous duck races on the Albert River. Eager ticket holders waited for their duck to cross the finish line. This year the river wasn't flowing particularly fast, so the Rural Fire Brigade assisted in getting the water flowing.

The Darlington Community Markets are always a great day out and the location is superb. Follow the Darlington Community Markets page for the announcement of dates for 2026.

Tommerup's Dairy Farm Oaky Creek Road Providores Qld Biltong Pty Ltd Lost World Coffee

25/10/2025

Darlington Community Markets are on today, Sunday 26th October from 8am-12noon at Darlington State School.

There's plenty of stalls, coffee van, food, cakes, sweets, Tommerup's Dairy Farm and live music with Griffin County and two school bands. Bootscooting with Stomp and Scuff Linedancing.

You won't want to miss the 🦆 duck races. Purchase a number or 5 and watch the ducks race down the river.

The animal nursery is always popular and who can forget the kids races and activities.

It's worth the drive just to see the Jacarandas.

Come down and join in the fun!

18/09/2025

There wasn't a spare seat left in the hall at Beaudesert State High School on Tuesday night for the Young Driver Education Evening, with around 150 people in attendance.

The evening was hosted by John Powell, President of Beaudesert Youth & Community Centre -YACC who support this event. John spoke about the Pathways Driver Training Program and that learner drivers can access driving lessons. Jill and Jeff from Beaudesert Driving School are the partner business who provide this service.

There is also a Braking The Cycle Program,
who help young learner driver's gain their 100 hours. Bob Court from the PCYC Beenleigh branch spoke about the program and the need for more volunteer driving supervisors and mentors.

Beaudesert Rotary Club, who are supporters of the evening, had a free sausage sizzle and drinks for all those who attended. It's always great seeing them support community events.

Highway Patrol police officer Tony Fishburn had the Driver Simulator set up for young drivers ( and those close to starting) to each have a turn.

It was clearly evident that when asked to hold a moblie phone and type in information the driver is totally distracted. The Simulator car was all over the road, crashing head on into other vehicles, hitting trees, fences and brick walls.

***Please be assured that the Driver Simulator is to discourage anyone (not just young drivers) using their phone whilst in control of a vehicle. The fine is $1251 and a loss of 4 demerit points, learners and p plate drivers face a license suspension.

The night was sponsored by Bendigo Bank, with Chris Watkins representing and speaking on their behalf about the importance of supporting programs such as this.

Beaudesert State High School are also supporters of this event and Principal Damien Burke spoke about how great it is to drive, but our youth have so much to learn about road safety.

Police Officer in Charge of Beaudesert, Ken Murray gave a talk about the importance of road safety. The current fatalities in Beaudesert is zero, but unfortunately Jimboomba has had 6 fatalities this year. Ken is a strong advocate, as well as many of the guests on the night, to get a PCYC in Beaudesert.

Highway Patrol police officer Tony Fishburn had a slideshow and spoke about the statistics of road fatalities, with 2025 looking like it will exceed last year's statistics. In 2024 there were 302 fatalities in Queensland and so far in 2025 we are sitting at 215. It's important to know the Fatal 5 and be wary of road conditions.

Speed is a major factor, followed by drink/drug driving, fatigue and being distracted. Tony spoke of the rules regarding phone use by the driver and the person supervising a learner driver. It's an absolute no-no for all drivers no matter what your licence status is. There was also a quick talk about e-bikes and scooters.

Queensland Ambulance Service Paramedic Courtney Hollis spoke of the how traumatic it is to turn up as a first responder to the scene of an accident. The life and death situations she encounters from road crashes and how the whole community is effected with by road accidents. The life changing impact it has on all those involved.

Mark Larkham, ex supercar driver, team owner and motorsport analyst gave a talk about good driving behaviour and how to be the best driver you possibly can be. He spoke about situational awareness, using your auditory, visual and sensory senses.

Make sure you're comfortable in the drivers seat by adjusting everything for maximum performance. Don’t be distracted, be aware of road conditions, tyre tread, braking, handling corners, aquaplaning and steering.

Rob Richardson, along with colleagues from Beaudesert Fire Brigade attended as well. Rob spoke of the 22,000 car accidents in Queensland a year, with a majority of those being P plate drivers. He said the impact on the community is huge.

Last guest to speak was Norm Graham who is a Road Safety Advocate and has in the past pulled many drivers and passengers from car accidents. This of course doesn't hit as hard as the loss of his own son Jarred, who was killed in a car accident. Norm also has another son who was involved in a different bad accident.

The night was also attended by Beaudesert Driving School and the Emergency Services Cadets.

Julie from YACC was in charge of the raffle, with the prize being a free driving lesson. The winner was Oscar Sleep, who can contact Jill from Beaudesert Driving School on 0412 863 737.

09/09/2025

Only a week to go!
The Young Driver Education Evening is on Tuesday 16th September at 6pm at The Performing Arts Building at Beaudesert High School.

🚔🚒🚑 There will be talks from first responders and community members, along with 🏁 ex super car driver, team owner and motorsport TV analyst Mark Latham

🏎 Young Drivers will also get to test drive the Driving Simulator, so turn up earlier for your chance to have a drive.

🔥 Beaudesert Rotary Club will be having a free sausage sizzle for young drivers (until they run out) from 5.30pm. Drinks can be purchased for $3.

All drivers, parents and their families are welcome.

Proudly supported by Beaudesert Youth & Community Centre -YACC, PCYC Braking The Cycle, Bendigo Bank, Beaudesert Rotary Club and Beaudesert State High School.

27/08/2025

Take a step back in time and discover all that Veresdale Vintage has for you to see and purchase. You'll love looking around this vintage, antique, retro, collectable and memorabilia store.

📍Centally located at in the heart of Beaudesert at 6 William Street.
📞 The contact number is 0439 795 470.
⏰️ Opening hours are:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am-3pm

The showroom floor has been beautifully set out by owner Fiona, giving you plenty of room to explore and reminisce. You'll need a bit of time to explore everything as there's a lot to see.

You'll find furniture like dining tables & chairs, lounge room suites, buffets, chest drawers, record players, trinkets, blankets boxes, coffee tables, filing cabinets, hallway stands, glass cabinets and dressing tables.

There's a vast array of glassware, including the popular green Uranium glass. If you're looking for a new dinner set you'll find some beautiful crockery available, along with cups and saucers.

Other crockery items include milk jugs, teapots, sugar bowls, canisters, electric kettles, weighing scapes, bowls, kitchen appliances, vases of all shapes and sizes and silverware. There's also some Indigenous crockery and pictures.

Men, you haven't been forgotten!
There's a large selection of man cave items that you'll love. So if you're after a new free standing sign or wall hanging sign there's plenty to choose from Shell, Ford, Coca Cola, Chevy, Mack and more. There's also Petrol bowsers and garage memorabilia.

When you delve into the shelves you’ll find old cameras, wooden boxes, toy cars, old bottles, ashtrays and nick knacks.

You'll even be able to take yourself back to the days of milkbars with bar stools and milkshakes machines.

Old fishing supplies, eskies, decanters, milk cans, world globes suitcases, picnic sets, lamps, commemorative plates, paintings, wall hangings, maps, brassware, cane baskets, statues sewing machines and more can be found in the store.

Women will be taken back to the days of hard labour with the old stoves, washing machines, irons and other manual machines.

This store is definitely worth a visit!
Keep up-to-date on the Veresdale Vintage page and Instagram account.

27/08/2025

🐎 Get your tickets for The Jim MacGinley Memorial Tournament- Beauy Blue Polo
📆 Sunday 31st August
⏰️ 9am-3pm
📍 Elysian Fields, 3042 Beaudesert-Nerang Road, Canungra.

Please note you will have to go the long way around due to roadworks on Biddaddaba Road.

💙 This event is supporting Prostate Cancer

🚚 🍷🎨 There will be food vans & bar, car boot sites, prizes, raffles & fundraising, digital stomping and face painting.

🎟 Entry is $15 | Kids Under 15 Free
🚘 Free carparking
Pre purchase your tickets here👇👇
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-beauy-blue-polo-day-tickets

18/08/2025

The Daffodil Day Flower Sale is on Friday 22nd August and the wonderful volunteers will be selling bunches of Daffodil's from 8am-1pm at:

👉 Beaudesert Fair Shopping Centre,
William Street, Beaudesert

👉 Woolworths, Beaudesert Central Shopping Centre, Brisbane Street, Beaudesert

All proceeds go to the Cancer Council. So stop in and brighten up your house with a beautiful bunch of Daffodils.

13/08/2025

The Young Driver Education Evening is on Tuesday 16th September at 6pm at The Performing Arts Building at Beaudesert High School.

🚔🚒🚑 There will be talks from first responders and community members, along with 🏁 ex super car driver, team owner and motorsport TV analyst Mark Latham

🏎 Young Drivers will also get to test drive the Driving Simulator, so turn up earlier for your chance to have a drive.

🔥 Beaudesert Rotary Club will be having a free sausage sizzle for young drivers (until they run out) from 5.30pm. Drinks can be purchased for $3.

All drivers, parents and their families are welcome.

Proudly supported by Beaudesert Youth & Community Centre -YACC, PCYC Braking The Cycle, Bendigo Bank, Beaudesert Rotary Club and Beaudesert State High School.

05/08/2025

Beaudesert and surrounding Scenic Rim residents, this is your chance to provide feedback Dick Westerman Park. You'll get to have your say on the Draft Land Management Plan.

SRRC is inviting the community to share their thoughts on the proposed draft Land Management Plan for Dick Westerman Park.

This exciting plan includes the development of an indoor multi-sport facility and a new Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), aimed at enhancing recreational opportunities for everyone in Beaudesert.

Your feedback will help shape the future of our community and ensure the new facilities meet your needs.
The PCYC has been a long awaited addition to the Beaudesert and surrounding communities, so make sure your submission counts.

‼️ Submissions close on 5th September 2025.

Register on the link below 👇👇👇

Scenic Rim Regional Council continues to work in partnership with the Youth and Community Centre Beaudesert Inc (YACC) and Police Citizens Youth Club Queensland (PCYC) to develop a new sporting precinct in Beaudesert. This initiative aims to enhance community wellbeing

05/08/2025

🐎 The Jim MacGinley Memorial Tournament- Beauy Blue Polo is on Sunday 31st August at 9am-3pm at Elysian Fields, 3042 Beaudesert-Nerang Road, Canungra.

💙 This event is supporting Prostate Cancer

🚚 🍷🎨 There will be food vans & bar, car boot sites, prizes, raffles & fundraising, digital stomping and face painting.

🎟 Entry is $15 | Kids Under 15 Free
🚘 Free carparking

Pre purchase your tickets here👇👇
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-beauy-blue-polo-day-tickets-1406626972139?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&sg=958c2f164f56402a95300d186bef8d8ba3dbcce87ac3ed5a392c6e01e47720e4df7d7464d047e5f5cd211e50fa2bc33115698246c90902b87d54a6024fcb631bf7ebc5bbad40e9aff83d6fc6ec

27/07/2025

It was a beautiful Saturday morning at the Beaudesert Showgrounds for the 2025 Beaudesert Show Society Ambassador announcement.

The morning was hosted by Beaudesert Show Ambassador Alumni Sarah Macginley & Show Ambassador Coordinator, Tim Andrews. There was also Scenic Rim Regional Council Councillors Jennifer Sanders and Kerry Cryer along with Queensland Ag Show President David Wilson, a number of Beaudesert Show Society Executive and Management Committee members and Stewards. The Beaudesert Show Society Ambassador entrants were supported by family and friends.

Tim Andrews, Show Ambassador Coordinator, thanked the event’s sponsors and supporters: Franklin Constructions, Jones & Co IGA Beaudesert, Beaudesert Newsagent, Wrights Jewellers, Backroads Beaudesert, Jessar Creations, and Fragrance in a Flower.

The catering by Jones & IGA Beaudesert was delicious, along with the tasty Beaudesert Show Society cookies by Jessar Creations. Bunches of flowers by Fragrance in a Flower were handed out to some of the entrants and attendees.

Each entrants was asked a question, which was randomly chosen by Tim. Each enthusiastic entrant answered with an informative response, showing that the future of Beaudesert Show Society Ambassador program is in great hands.

In the running for the 2025 Rural Ambassador title was Sally Rodwell, while hopefuls for Showgirl included Gabriella Lawrence, Elizabeth Scott, and Poppy Todd. A lively group competed for the Junior Ambassador title, including Alex Buchanan, Caine Bennett, Sophie Ward, Typhoon le Garde, and Delilah Brook.

The results were: Poppy Todd claimed the 2025 Showgirl crown, with a tie for Runner-up between Gabriella Lawrence and Elizabeth Scott. Sally Rodwell shone as the 2025 Rural Ambassador.

In the Junior Show Ambassador category, Delilah Brook was celebrated as the winner, with Alex Buchanan securing his spot as Runner-up.

These outstanding young leaders will grace various community events across the Beaudesert and Scenic Rim and play key roles at the Beaudesert Show on 5th & 6th September 2025 at Beaudesert Showgrounds.

If you happen to see any of these 2025 Beaudesert Show Ambassadors or entrants at local events, don't hesitate to strike up a conversation and learn about their journey.

Remember to track their inspiring progress on Facebook and Instagram BeaudesertShow Ambassadors

Beaudesert Show Society Visit Scenic Rim Franklin Constructions Cr Kerri Cryer - Scenic Rim Regional Council - Division 2 Cr Jennifer Sanders - Scenic Rim Regional Council - Division 4 IGA Beaudesert Beaudesert News Wrights Jewellers Beaudesert Backroads Jessar Creations Fragrance in a Flower