Beaudesert Bulletin, Edition 73

Big wheels turning

By Susie Cunningham

If you’ve driven down Three Mile Lane recently, the chances are you’ve seen the 30m Ferris wheel 10 minutes out of town.

The spectacle beside the Mt Lindesay Highway south of Beaudesert got people talking just like the giant inflatable sabre tooth tiger that’s been set up there before.

The Beaudesert Bulletin caught up with the couple behind the wheel and the tiger, Luke Hennessy and wife Ashley Harris, who operate amusement rides across Australia.

A unique life: story page 5

By Keer Moriarty

Jennifer Ironside appears at first glance to be a bubbly whirlwind. She is often dressed in her favourite colour - pink - and it matches her energy and effervescent personality to

a tee.

Jennifer wasn’t always as outgoing as she is today.

Her father has epilepsy, a condition that she found confusing and frightening when she was young.

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child she was very shy and would hide under the bed when visitors came to the house, or hide behind her mother when they were out.

It wasn’t until her later primary school years that she became more outgoing.

She left school when she was just shy of 15 years of age after completing Year 10. She attended a pharmacy guild school and got a job in a pharmacy.

“I loved working in retail and then I moved to Brisbane and got a job at David Jones and became one of the star retailers of the time back then,” she says, laughing.

She says she always felt driven to help and support people, particularly women.

Jennifer discovered the power of neuro linguistic coaching during the breakdown of her fourth marriage.

“It’s a devastating experience, having your heart broken,” she says.

She first married at 18 but this marriage broke down three years later.

Jennifer says the pathway to the transformation in her life has been dark and she had to challenge beliefs that were driving factors in her life.

“When I got married the first time I was 18 and I thought I knew better than everyone and everything.”

“There was a belief in me that I needed a man, a strong man and one that would control me.”

When her fourth marriage failed she realised she had to examine her beliefs and this led her to discover neuro linguistic coaching.

“Having to face myself was huge - and the day that I did, everything changed.”

Like many people who experience relationship breakdowns,

she felt shame, remorse and grief.

Slowly, she picked herself up and moved to Beaudesert.

“Literally neuro linguistic coaching has transformed my life.”

“When you communicate in a way that is powerful, things change.”

One thing that is striking is how open Jennifer is about the path she has followed.

Her book ‘Real Women, Real Stories’ is a snapshot of several women’s lives, including Jennifer’s.

The image of people who coach others is often squeaky clean, but Jennifer’s openness lifts other women up with the empathy she has, no doubt a product of her own experiences.

Today, Jennifer is a neuro linguistic coach and runs women’s groups.

“My big dream is about creating a community of housing for women who have lost everything and giving them the skills through neuro linguistic programming to rebuild their lives - because it is never too late.”

Jennifer Ironside

Local shines at Australian Fashion Week

By Keer Moriarty

Local fashion designer

Cassandra Pons took her brand to the next level when her collection opened the Indigenous Fashion Project at Australian Fashion Week in March.

Cassandra was excited to work with internationally renowned model Sam Harris.

“I was a little bit star struck. Being Indigenous it was great to see how far she has come in her career,” said Cassandra.

“We were fortunate to fly to Sydney the week before and be there for the casting and styling of the models.”

The young designer has been part of the prestigious IFP Indigenous Pathways Program, designed to empower and facilitate the development of First Nations designers’ fashion labels.

Cassandra was partnered with Charlotte Hicks of Esse Studios who provided advice in the lead up to Australian Fashion Week.

“It was a very busy

time. There has been a lot to prepare,” said Cassandra.

“Charlotte walked me through the whole process and provided one on one expertise including creating a look-book and line sheet as well as dealing with the media and

buyers.”

She also collaborated with visual artist Caleb Nichols-Mansell to create a design that reflected cultural weaving practices and represented two nations coming together and collaborating.

“I had been searching

for an artist to work with and when I met Caleb and saw his portfolio I knew he was the right person to work with.”

“Caleb and I created an artwork that is exclusive to Lazy Girl Lingerie.”

The feedback Cassandra has received since

her showing at Australian Fashion Week has been overwhelming.

“It has been amazing - my community rallied behind me and it has been huge to put my brand in front of people who wouldn’t otherwise have seen it.”

Model Sam Harris and Beaudesert designer Cassandra Pons (front) at Australian Fashion Week.

Photo by Stefan Gosatti.

Marrying the girl next door

By Keer Moriarty the farm and later to their family.

When Elaine Stubbs was visiting her uncle’s farm in Boyland she met the boy next door, Sidney Ludwig and thought he was handsome.

This year they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.

Elaine Stubbs was only 16 years old when she and Sidney met.

She used to work on the telephone exchange at Beenleigh and recalls when she showed a photo of Sidney to the women she worked with, they said, “if you don’t marry him, we will”.

When they were courting the distance from Boyland to Beenleigh was considerable, so Elaine would come and stay at her uncle’s house on the weekends and Sidney would bring her back to Beenleigh for work on the Sunday afternoon.

Elaine loved dancing but Sidney had two left feet, but they were happy dedicating their lives to

Sidney and Elaine became engaged when she turned 18 and married when she was ‘twenty and a half’.

They were married at St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Beenleigh on 1 June 1963 and moved to the Ludwig family dairy farm where they still live today.

“We’ve lived there for the last 60 years - fancy staying in one place for 60 years!” she laughs.

After they married, Elaine stopped working at the telephone exchange and joined Sidney working on the farm.

It was hard work, long hours milking up to 150 cows morning and night, but Elaine and Sidney loved the life they built.

“You had to get your priorities straight, you had to do whatever you had to do and what you couldn’t do you didn’t do.”

When they first got

married the cream went to Kingston Butter Factory, but later the whole milk went to the Butter Factory in cans.

The couple had two children, Andrew and Karen who attended Beaudesert State School and then went to Beaudesert State High School.

With the duties of dairying, holidays were few and far between but the family enjoyed being on the farm and spending time together.

“We had a lovely life when we had the children; living next door to Nanny and Pop was a lovely happy arrangement and we all got along really well.”

Andrew was a keen race walker and worked full time on the dairy.

He was selected to carry the Olympic torch through Canungra in the lead up to the Sydney Olympics in 2000, a moment that filled the whole family with pride.

Sadly he was killed in a car accident in 2009 and just over three years later his sister Karen died of breast cancer and leukemia.

After Andrew passed

away, they discussed selling the property, but Sidney wanted to keep the place that had been in his family for over 100 years.

Today Karen’s son Thomas Brook leases the farm and runs the property, living in the home his great-grandparents once lived in.

Sidney will be 85 on 22

June this year and Elaine is 80 years of age and they are happy living in the home they have been in for over half a century.

“We’ve had a happy marriage and we’re comfortable at home. We hope to stay here as long as possible. We love sitting and looking at the cows. We love the cows.”

Elaine and Sidney Ludwig on their wedding day. Image supplied.

A unique life

By Susie Cunningham

Fourth generation showman Luke Hennessy, 38, wife Ashley Harris, 32, and their little boy Sebastian, 2, live a life that is anything but boring.

With a handful of staff who are a bit like family, they base their small national amusement rides company Bazooka Games in Beaudesert and travel Australia six months of the year.

They work the show circuit and do flower crowns at music and food festivals.

Their property is also home to boutique show horse stud, Sirrah Riding Ponies, which Ashley established with mum Melody.

Sometimes passers-by can see evidence of their work, like when their Ferris wheel, the ‘Mel-

ody Eye’, was set up in the backyard for several weeks.

“It’s half the size of the Brisbane Eye but it’s transportable on four semitrailers. Recently we took it off the road for six weeks to do all the major maintenance on it,” Luke said.

Luke’s family were from Doolandella near Inala, but the couple moved here for the space.

“We were there for 50 years and what used to be the bush is now heavy residential, so we didn’t have the space for our amusements anymore,” he said.

“We needed room to set up and work on our equipment and the place also had to suit our animals, because that’s an important part of our lives too.”

Luke said Beaudesert was special to him.

“I don’t think my

grandfather ever missed a Beaudesert Show, so I’ve got fond memories of having the pavlovas and also the curried sausages the old nun used to make,” he said.

“I love our property and we’re so rapt to be here. We’re so proud of our equipment, to set up our Ferris wheel, go out

on the Mt Lindesay Highway and look at it.”

Luke, who previously served as President of the Showmen’s Guild of Australasia, and Ashley are both passionate about breaking the ‘carnie’ stigma associated with the industry.

“It’s nice not to be called ‘the carnies’ - a lot

of us are quite well educated, I’ve got a nursing degree and Luke did business school,” Ashley said.

“It’s a great lifestyle, we go all the way to Cairns, see the Great Barrier Reef, get curried sausages in every town and see the positives of each place we visit,” said Luke.

Ashley Harris and Luke Hennessy

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Are you missing out on travel subsidies

Patients in rural Queensland are often travelling long distances to city hospitals to have cancer treatment.

According to research by Matthew Worden, many country patients do not know they might be able to claim travel subsidies for these trips.

The patient travel subsidy scheme (PTSS) is a Queensland Health initiative that supports patients travelling to hospitals more than 50km away from their local hospital.

The subsidy is set at 30c per kilometre regardless of the mode of transport and should be paid within 30 days of claiming.

Patients must first apply online, then have their GP complete a form and finally have the hospital confirm the attendance.

Although this subsidy exists for all

Queenslanders, Dr Michael Rice of Beaudesert Medical Centre believes many of his patients travelling to Brisbane regulary for treatment “don’t even know the subsidy exists, let alone how to apply for it.”

“Raising awareness in the community is more important than ever” he said. With most of the application being done online, he believes GPs should ensure that the PTSS is discussed with as many patients as possible so that they can do their own research.

Research conducted at Beaudesert Medical Centre by Mr Worden showed that patients found the PTSS “stressful” and felt “unsupported.”

Those who had chemotherapy or radiation treatment made many more

trips to Brisbane and had the highest travel costs.

Several patients reported that they wished they had been made aware of the subsidy earlier.

The organisation Breaking Down Barriers for Rural Patients in City Hospitals works to coordinate travel arrangements for rural patients.

A spokesperson said many patients have no idea that they could claim the PTSS for travel.

They said that many patients do not finish their applications because “no one ever has the conversation with them” about the steps.

The PTSS application process can be stressful and confusing for patients. For more information about the PTSS visit https://www.qld.gov.au/ health/services/travel/subsidies or ask your GP.

Matthew Worden and Deb McAlister. Image supplied.

Buddy program gets students on the road

By Keer Moriarty

A new program at Beaudesert State High School is helping young drivers get on the road.

Industry Liaison Officer, Mel Frazer described the school’s driver buddy program as life changing for students.

“I organise work experience, traineeships and apprenticeships and even though we get a lot of opportunities the hurdle we are coming across is that students don’t have licences,” said Ms Frazer.

“A student came in the other day, she lives in town, her parents work in town and their biggest drive is ten minutes - no one has time to take her out.”

Young drivers need to have 30 hours experience before they can start in the driver buddy program, which Ms Frazer says is

for safety and also to ensure the program doesn’t take away from local driving schools.

The automatic vehicle was donated to the school by Hinterland Toyota and all of the licenced drivers are currently Beaudesert State High School staff members using their own time to help the students to gain their compulsory 100 hours.

“This driver buddy program will be life changing for some of our students and I am just over the moon that doing what I tell my students to do has paid off - ‘just ask the question, all they can say is no’.”

President of Beaudesert’s Youth and Community Centre (YACC), John Powell said the organisation will donate $1,000 to pay for fuel for the vehicle.

Year 11 student Sum-

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mer Marshall was the first student to use the car, with Year 11 Coordinator Danielle Tecarr the licenced driver accompanying her. Summer had reached 80 hours the night before and said the buddy program would help reach her 100

hours.

“It helps a lot, I got to do the estates and drive in a different area,” she said.

Ms Frazer said the program will break the cycle in families where parents don’t drive and students do not have access to a

car.

“There are heaps of employment opportunities at the moment, kids can basically say ‘I want to be this’ and go and do it.”

“The licence comes first then if they get a job they can save for a car.”

For further information contact Lisa Snip

798 271

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Summer Marshall with Year 11 Coordinator Danielle Tecarr.

Here’s a beautiful frosty start in Beaudesert recently. When you read this, we will have just clicked over to winter but when I took this photo it was a cold morning in May. It dropped down to 1.5 degrees with a ‘feels like’ of minus 0.7 around 6am, on our morning walk. The novelty of autumn on the cusp of winter in Beaudesert gets me every time.

Seniors stay social

By Susie Cunningham

Sabby Gillow has a twinkle in her eye and a spring in her step when she catches up with her friends at National Seniors’ Beaudesert Branch. She is one of about 15 or 20 members who regularly make it along to Beaudesert Golf Club at 9.30am on the third Wednesday of each month for National Seniors meetings.

They fill the meeting room with the buzz of chatting over a cuppa, cheering about winning raffle prizes and planning their next group trip (they do a day trip every two months and a bigger annual trip to places like Yeppoon or Roma).

President Howard Loweke said they have

about 45 members on the books, but attendance has gradually declined over the last few years and they are keen to keep locals involved.

Secretary Rosemary Ryan, who is also the Tour Director, is on the same mission and said all local seniors are welcome.

“I’d encourage anyone to come along - you don’t have to join straight away, you can see if you like our group,” she said.

Sabby, who will be 89 on 8 December, said National Seniors kept her active.

“You want to try and get out; you do whatever you can. I’m in Probus as well. If I’m thinking of missing a trip because it involves too much walking, the others say, ‘Sabby, you’ll take your walker, we’ll

look after you’,” she said.

“I am trying to get as many people as possible to get out and enjoy the time we have left, because there is going to be a time when we can’t do it anymore. Enjoy life for as long as you can and look at everything with a happy face and accept it. It’s no good sitting at home and feeling sorry for yourself.”

Shirley Schwarz, 86, is another regular at National Seniors.

“I love the trips we do and the interesting speakers we get each month. It’s a very social club - everyone’s talking, even when the meeting is on, sometimes,” she said.

For more information contact Howard on 0427 422 967 or Rosemary on 0409 265 472.

National Seniors Beaudesert branch President Howard Loweke, Secretary and Tour Director Rosemary Ryan and Treasurer Pat Ryan

Sabby Gillow with Marj Gardner. Photo: Anysia Allen.

Happy Valley celebrate 30 years

By Keer Moriarty

Happy Valley Chinese Restaurant is an institution in Beaudesert.

Darren Xia, his wife Alice and their family have been welcoming guests to their restaurant for 30 years in June.

Every big occasion, birthday, anniversary or work event has been celebrated at Happy Valley - if it didn’t involve a meal at Happy Valley, did you really celebrate?

The restaurant began in Post Office Square and moved to the current location ten years ago.

Darren said he is grateful to the community for their patronage over the years.

“Thank you to our loyal customers for 30 years of support, in our old restaurant and now over ten years here in

William Street,” he said.

“We appreciate people coming back regularly and enjoying themselves, it makes us happy.”

“It’s good to hear locals bring back family members and friends who have moved away, when they come home to Beaudesert to catch up in their favourite place.”

“We want to keep looking after our customers in the future.”

Specialising in traditional Chinese dishes, Happy Valley Chinese Restaurant boasts friendly service, reasonable prices and personal attention from the staff, Darren and his family.

They also do a roaring trade in takeaway dishes, with every item on the menu available for takeaway.

Whether you are looking for a table for two for an intimate dinner, or a large celebration where a banquet could be on the cards, Happy Valley will welcome you Larger groups can be accommodated on tables with meals easily shared between the diners, or individual meals provided.

If you haven’t experienced Happy Valley, it is time you did!

From succulent spring rolls to sizzling Mongolian Beef, there is something for everyone. Happy Valley Chinese Restaurant is located at 22A William St, Beaudesert.

For bookings and takeaway phone orders call 5541 2044 - or drop in and wish them a happy anniversary!

HAPPY VALLEY CHINESE RESTAURANT

Darren and Alice Xia of Happy Valley celebrate 30 years in business. Photo: Janice Pellinkhof.

Marilyn Liebke and Betty Fleck

Colin Liebke and Frances Steiner

Enjoying morning tea at the Old Laravale School

Marjorie Kwaitkowski, Ellen Logan and Karen Coveney

Linda Mahaffy, Lee Tait and Kirstie Holland

Coral and Keith Hoffman

Nerida Munsel, Narelle Walton and Helen Robinson

Pretty in Pink for Biggest Morning Tea

By Keer Moriarty

The Old Laravale School came alive with all shades of pink for Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraising event on Wednesday 24 May.

Locals and visitors enjoyed a delicious morning tea prepared by Wendy Lohmann along with games and raffles.

Guest speaker Taylor Kirkwood, who in 2019 was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer, had everyone in the room engaged with her story.

Taylor, who’s story was told in the Beaudesert Bulletin last year, underwent emergency surgery and chemotherapy which failed to slow the rapidly spreading cancer.

She rejected the offer of palliative care but instead undertook a clinical

immunotherapy trial at the PA Hospital during COVID.

Grateful for the life-saving cancer treatment she received, Taylor encouraged everyone present to donate to cancer research, saying she has been lobbying the Federal government to continue funding clinical trials of immunotherapy.

“The drug I was put on costs $22,000 a month but because it was a clinical trial it was free,” she said.

“If not for the clinical trial that would have been it for me.”

Guests included Coral Hoffman (nee Willman), whose family had owned Willman house on the Old Laravale School site.

Wendy Lohmann said it was the sixth Biggest Morning Tea event she has organised and she was delighted with the

result, having aimed to raise $1,500 on the day.

A total of $2,500 was raised through the 45 participants from donations, entry fees, a multidraw raffle and two quilt raffles as well as games run on

the day.

Prior to this year, Wendy’s Biggest Morning Teas raised a total of $5,903 from the six events.

All funds raised are donated to the Cancer

Council to help fund cancer research.

At the time of print, $5,377,944 had been raised across Australia from 21,757 morning tea hosts registered by Cancer Council.

Council would like to hear from you, our community, on how easy it is to do business with us.

We invite you to participate in a brief survey that will assist Council in understanding how efficiently we are servicing our community.

To provide your feedback, simply scan the QR code → or visit letstalk.scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Taylor Kirkwood with Wendy Lohmann

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Scarecrow Festival

Dear Editor,

Tolerance

Sometimes it is hard to know what to do - how to tackle a story, whether to tackle a story.

From My Window

with Keer Moriarty, Editor Still Printing...

In a small community there are times when we choose not to cover something, out of respect for the people involved, but there are times when you feel a responsibility to bring something to the attention of the public.

Generally things that are outside our ‘area’ we don’t cover. But I can’t let this one go.

It is difficult to explain the feeling I had with the news that 100 regional News Corp papers stopped printing in a restructure that sees these papers with online presence only.

I congratulate Council on its move to have budget consultations. Three community sessions were held: Boonah, Beaudesert and Tamborine Mountain. Attendance was 3, 14 and 40 respectively. In addition, the community was invited to submit thoughts through the Have Your Say application on Council’s web site.

of 7.9% is too high in the current climate. Families and single people are finding it tough. Even your employees are finding it tough. However, employees can and have asked for a wage rise. Some community members cannot do this and have to find cuts to their expenditure budget.

$1.6m on Community Development, $1.5m on Cultural Services, $1.4m on Customer Contact etc.

Issue 3.

Recently a video has been shared around on social media. It is a man at Tamborine Mountain Library complaining about a book, What’s the T? by Juno Dawson.

It is a book written by a transgender author and ‘tackles the complex realities of growing up trans’. It is written for 14-18 year olds.

It is sad for communities who will lose their local newspaper. Years ago, the local paper was the backbone of a community. The people who owned the paper and the people who worked there were involved in their communities, they had their finger on the pulse and they knew the people in the towns.

No doubt this is still true for local journalists - but how many of those jobs will be shed in the move to digital?

In the video, the man says the book is in a section which is not appropriate and says it discusses material that is inappropriate for children.

According to Council, the book was in the Young Adults section (14-18 years). If my child was navigating their way through any aspect of the LGBTIQ community, if they couldn’t talk to me, borrowing a book from the library would be preferable to getting information from random sites on the internet.

What will the record keeping of townships look like? How can truth be disseminated without this grassroots vehicle of news? Because it is easy to see that a report about the refurbishment of the soccer club’s canteen or ‘what we did in the pandemic’ is real and true, but who will remember this when they are relegated to the archives of the internet? Where are the pictures to cut out and keep on the fridge? Or does none of that matter?

There has been so much hatred spring from this video in comments about the LGBTIQ community that it took me back to the 1970s when people were beaten up just for being gay.

Let’s not go back there, people. Show tolerance. And before you share a post, check what is really behind it.

Council also invited submitters to attend the Council meeting on Tue 9 May when they were given an opportunity to have their final say. I attended that Council meeting and my submission is below:

Is the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival still on? The answer is yes but in what format is still undecided. The Scarecrow trail is definitely on and the dates are 11th to 20th September. Advertisements in papers, web site and face book will be appearing in early June providing all the detail. We hope to have a special guest on the Mountain who may open the festival and then provide an activity for families on Saturday 12th September. The Lantern Parade and other activities are subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. We have set a date of 1st August for a decision.

This is what Council needs to do for this budget in order to bring the rate rise down to a reasonable level.

The talk of Scarecrow Town is who will be the winner this year? We can put smiles back on faces by putting scarecrows out on the trail and entering the competitions. We are sure that Scarecrow Senior Poetry will be on and children can take part in their Colouring In and Poetry competitions.

Issue 2.

Entry is free and Entry Forms will be at various locations around the Mountain and on our web site for those off the Mountain who are coming to engage.

“Council is to be congratulated on setting up the community budget consultation sessions and allowing a final presentation at this Council meeting. Let us hope that it leads to changes in your draft budget.

The Canungra Times belongs to me, but really it belongs to the community and I’ll keep doing what I can to make sure that continues.

At Enrights we pride ourselves on the quality of our timber and our customer service. We will do all we can to assist you with your timber needs.

Council is proposing to spend $500,000 on a footpath along Wongawallen Rd. In 2013, as Councillor for Division 1, I conducted a survey of the residents of this road and asked if they wanted a footpath. The majority of those who responded said no. Is this footpath wanted now? I suggest that you consult the residents before committing to this project.

Issue 4

So, the message is: put huge coloured circles around the 11-20 September on your calendars, get your planning hats on for making a Scarecrow display or visiting the Mountain. If visiting, consider an overnight stay, enjoy our fabulous sunset and visit some of our attractions.

The Committee is keen to have a festival in whatever format is possible because it brings the community together and that is what we will need by September

So, please plan on producing a scarecrow or visiting and staying on the Mountain and, if we can get the lantern parade and other activities up and running, we will do so.

Regards, Nigel Waistell Scarecrow Coordinator, Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce

I have four issues.

Issue 1. Your proposed rate rise

In the words of George Bernard Shaw: “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole commu nity and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live.”

Letters to the Editor

Most of the rates go into the operational budget but you are refusing to publish the budget in full. At the Tamborine Mountain session, you said that this act would publish the employee costs. If this is a concern, then delete those costs but publish the rest of the operational budget. This will allow the community to see how Council is spending the $1.7m on Regional Prosperity,

You have published the community points raised in the Council meeting documents. Will you commit to publishing, post budget, a list of those community points raised that you have adopted in the budget? Judgement will have to wait.

Regards,

The Canungra Times welcomes letters on topics of general interest to our readers.

Nigel Waistell

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Second term as Deputy Mayor for Jeff McConnell

Scenic Rim Division

2 Cr Jeff McConnell has been re-elected as Scenic Rim’s Deputy Mayor at today’s Ordinary Meeting of Council.

Cr McConnell was nominated for a second consecutive term by Division 5 Cr Marshall Chalk, who said: “I believe he has done a fantastic job for the last 12 months and believe he should continue.”

Also nominated was Division 3 Cr Virginia West, who served as Deputy Mayor from 2012 to 2016.

She was nominated by Cr Michael Enright, who said Cr West was the longest-serving Councillor in Scenic Rim’s history, having represented her community for 20 years.

Cr West thanked Cr Enright for his support, but declined the nomination.

“I see that we have had a lot of changes around the table and given where we are in the election cycle, consistency and continuity are the two words

that spring to my mind,” she said.

“I believe it’s about consistency and continuity, not only around this table but also for our community.”

Since 2016, the position of Deputy Mayor has been rotated annually amongst Council’s Elected Members with only Cr Duncan McInnes elected to a second consecutive term:

• 2016 Cr Nigel Waistell

• 2017 Cr Nadia O’Carroll

• 2018 Cr Rick Stanfield

• 2019 Cr Duncan McInnes

• 2020 Cr Duncan McInnes

• 2021 Cr Michael Enright

Cr McConnell said he had undertaken a wide range of professional development courses during the past 12 months to broaden his knowledge, enabling him to meet the expectations of the role of Deputy Mayor, and would continue to do so.

Barbara Honore fell in love with Swedish Vallhunds when she saw the breed at Beaudesert Show. A year later she bought her first Swedish Vallhund from a local breeder. She now has brother and sister duo Bomber and Hilts who are three and a half years old.

“What attracted us to these dogs was their beauty and when you research the breed, they really don’t have any major problems.”

Swedish Vallhunds are an ancient Viking cow herding breed. Their short legs and long bodies are reminiscent of a Corgi, with a wolf-like head and distinctive curled tail, giving them a unique but cheerful look.

Bomber and Hilts like to watch television with Barbara and she says they particularly like murder mysteries with a lot of dialogue, with Hercule Poirot amongst their favourites!

Photos by Keer Moriarty

What’s On Guide What’s On Guide

Queensland Day, 4 June: Free family fun day from 10am to 1pm in Jubilee Park, Beaudesert. Games, face painting, live music, animals, jumping castles, food, stalls and more!

Eat Local Month: Eat Local Week is now a month from 1 - 30 June. For details visit eatlocalmonth.com.au.

Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 9 and 23 June: Presented by people with disability, for people with disability, attendees will learn how to plan for their support needs in emergencies such as floods, bushfires and heatwaves. Please note this workshop is delivered in two parts, part A and part B. It is important you attend both parts. Held at Ken Moran Life Centre (KMLC), 64 Tina Street, Beaudesert. For more details and to register: https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/get-readyplan-ahead-scenic-rim-workshop-tickets-619513530647

Hi Tea and Fashion Parade, 10 June: Cancer Council Qld, Beaudesert at 1pm at Bromelton House, 316 Bromelton House Road, Gleneagle. Entry $35 Tickets available from Kalico Country.

Fashions by Kalico Country and Our Little Shop. Glass of punch on arrival. Lucky door and Multi Raffle. Table of craft items for purchase on the day. Enquiries to Ellen 0408 431 223.

Native Flavours of the Scenic Rim lunch, 13 June: Enjoy a three-course lunch at Teaspoons and Aprons cafe with perfectly paired local wines and learn about the land we live on and how you can use these incredible ingredients at home. Throughout the meal there will be discussion on the land we live on and the culinary environment, with a focus on how these incredible ingredients can be grown at home, all while enjoying live music, art and the company of friends. Cost is $75 per person. For details and bookings visit eatlocalmonth. com.au.

Native Flavours of the Scenic Rim dinner, 15 June: Enjoy a three-course dinner at Teaspoons and Aprons cafe with perfectly paired local wines and learn about the land we live on and how you can use these incredible ingredients at home. Enjoy live music, art and the company of friends. Cost is

$75 per person. For details and bookings visit eatlocalmonth. com.au.

Grand Opening new courts, 18 June: Past, present and potential tennis players are invited to the opening of the new courts at Beaudesert Tennis Club, Bromelton Street, Beaudesert from 10am.

Trivia Night, 24 June: Held by Beaudesert Lions Club Inc at Beaudesert Bowls Club from 6.30am. Enquiries: beaudesert.qld@lions.org.au

Nicki Parrott in concert, 24 June: International jazz performer Nicki Parrott performs on 24 June at the Hall on Graceleigh, Beechmont Road, Beechmont. Doors and bar open at 6.30pm, show starts 7.30pm. Tickets are $25 and available from David White on 0407 550 610 or email dandkwhite@aapt. net.au.

Quick Street, 24 - 25 June: Drag racing at the Kooralbyn Valley. Live entertainment, kids’ rides, on site camping. Book via ozaid.org.

Canungra Hotel Rodeo, 8 July: This event is now sold out!

Kooralbyn Makers’ Market,

15 July: Kooralbyn Community Centre from 8am to 2pm. Stallholders including Kooralbyn RSL Craft Group, Collins Collective Fudge, Geek Life, Ray’s Coffee, Valley Wildlife and more!

Canungra Show, 26 August: A great one-day family show. For details visit canungrashowsociety.org.

Rathdowney Soccer Club breakup, 3 September: Held at Rathdowney State School 10am. Enquiries to the Secretary by email ellenmaree6@ gmail.com.

Beaudesert Show, 8 and 9 September: Two days of rides, competitions and excitement! For details visit www.beaudesertshow.org.au.

Woodhill Dance, 21 October: Old Time / New Vogue Dance at Woodhill Hall. Dancing starts 7pm. Supper, tea and coffee supplied. Live Band - “The Undecided”. $10 Admission 14yrs and over. . Follow Woodhill Hall Facebook Page for updates. Enquiries call 5543 1301.

A group of Rotarians from India visited Beaudesert, Gold Coast and Warwick through the Rotary International Friendship Exchange before going to Melbourne for the Rotary International Conference. They were attending the Opera Reimagined exhibition at The Centre with Beaudesert Rotary President Mark McCabe and Rotarians Karla and Yen Muller when this photo was taken by Susie Cunningham. -

Cr Amanda Hay and Jennifer Ironside

Tracey and Steve Craven

John Powell and Vanessa Skinner

McAuley College student Rohan Watson

Renee Davidson and Shinade Harper

Dallas Davidson, Glenys Stephan, Chris Grimmett

LOCAL BUSINESSES CONNECT

By Susie Cunningham Heusinger of The Golden Bone Bakery and Callum

The success of local businesses on the world stage is inspiring fellow local operators.

Small business owners from Beaudesert and beyond heard from Scenic Rim exporters at the 2023 Scenic Rim Regional Council Small Business Breakfast on 16 May.

Finger lime exporters

Ian and Margie Douglas of The Lime Caviar Company and Cassandra Pons of Lazy Girl Lingerie were among locals mentioned from Beaudesert and surrounds.

Principal Trade and Investment Officer Julie Mark of Trade and Investment Queensland led a panel of Scenic Rim exporters she has worked with.

Gordon Chalmers of Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Katharina Von

Macarthur of Plasvacc were on the panel.

They shared about the challenges and rewards of exporting their goods and answered questions from fellow local businesses about their journey into exports.

Key challenges include red tape, bureaucracy and an exponential increase in freight costs.

Rewards shared on the panel seemed to outweigh the challenges, however.

Ms Von Heusinger shared her fascinating story of growth, starting with making pet treats in the family kitchen to larger scale production and partnering with workRestart to help people in prisons gain skills to use after serving their time.

She said she believed a business was never too small to export and it was

worth the hard work to diversify revenue streams.

Mr Chalmers spoke about the importance of investing in entering and winning awards for success on the world stage and encouraged businesses to tap into government support like grants and incentives.

Mr Macarthur, whose family’s business Plasvacc won ‘Best Small Business’ at 2022 Premier of Queensland Export Awards, spoke about the importance of patience.

Plasvacc, a Kalbar company founded in 1996 which manufactures and distributes hyperimmunised blood plasma products to supplement immune response in animals, now has production in three countries and exports to 15.

Breakfast attendees dined on a menu filled with Scenic Rim produce,

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served by McAuley College students, as they heard from Michael Campbell of Lucid Economics about the Scenic Rim regional economy and its competitive advantages for export.

Mr Campbell spruiked advantages including the Scenic Rim’s strategic location, strong brand, transport linkages and relative affordability.

James Rutherford and Cr Michael Enright

Questions Over 50s Retirees should consider when building a new home in a resort...

Considering downsizing and looking for a new-found lifestyle in your Golden Years? Then there are many things to seriously contemplate BEFORE you pay a deposit or sign any contracts. This is especially true in the case of a brand new development, which could take up to TEN YEARS to complete. It is important to always ask the following questions of any Village Management when considering your options.

What is the weekly site fee?

Who is the builder?

Are the homes steel framed?

Do you have a choice of site?

Are the homes built on site?

Are the homes manufactured off site?

What is the expected building wait time?

What is the security on the site lease period?

Do you have an input into the home design?

Do you have a choice to change any home inclusions?

YES! We’ve made the right

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Do you get a deposit refund if the contract is unconditional?

“Millers Glen” is a new Over 50s Lease Land Housing development entering the Scenic Rim District this year, and based on the answers to the above questions, you seriously need to consider your options and compare it to what Elysium’s New Stage 3 Development has to offer.

Reasons why Elysium should be your first choice...

With new home prices at Elysium Village starting from just $349,000, much attention is expected from local buyers who have no interest in up-market facilities but are just looking for affordable new housing, with picturesque-panoramic rural surroundings in a homely-friendly atmosphere, where you feel part of the whole village-community of only 9I homes, with many of them individually designed by the owners!

Our local built Franklin Construction home designs are unique, compared to our newest competitor, as they are all steel framed and offer the buyer the choice to personalise interior inclusions, change the floor plans and build homes from 120m2 up to 280m2 on applicable sites.

“YES! Our Elysium Village Country Retreat was a hidden secret of the over 50s for many years but now the secret is out with the release of the Final Stage of exceptionally large home sites which have 6m rear yards and offer uninterrupted panoramic rural views of the countryside.” reports Dennis Ring, Elysium’s Sales and Marketing Manager

Currently the country retreat has a Clubhouse, lap pool, playing fields, kids playground, Village Green, two gazebos, a beautiful lake and meandering landscaped walkways within a fully gated fenced complex New Recreation Clubhouse-Facilities, Gym and Heated Pool are awaiting council approval, with completion expected 2023 pending on the final Scenic Rim Council permits

The local township of Beaudesert is so friendly, and boasts a wonderful selection of shopping with Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Mitre 10, street cafes, Maccas, KFC, Subway, Red Rooster, 7 Eleven medical-dental facilities, 3 Chemists and yes, Beaudesert has its own General Hospital!

When you move into Elysium Over 50s Lifestyle Village Country Retreat, you will make friendships that will last forever in a village you can truly call home. This wonderful serene location is where the air is crisp and clean for your enjoyment

“The benefits of buying a home in Elysium’s Lifestyle Country Styled Village, is that you the home owner receives the full benefit of any capital appreciation and yes the homeowner retains 100% of the proceeds from the sale of their home.” says Dennis

And the Big Bonus is you have ZERO Exit Fees, Stamp Duty, Council Rates, Legal and Body Corp Fees, YES! It’s all included in your $200 weekly site fee, plus you are entitled to receive a rental subsidy from Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs if you are receiving a pension Your only outlay is for your standard utility charges for power, gas, phone and home insurance

Interested? We are NOW offering you a BUY and BUILD NOW and PAY LATER deal On a fully refundable $15,000 deposit (STC) you can have your new home built whilst waiting to sell your current home! Also we can help you with the best advice in the choosing the right local real estate agent to sell your current home.

Simply call our sales office on 0419 828 576 or email sales@elysiumvillage.com for our FREE SALES INFO KIT Or why not take the picturesque drive and visit Elysium Over 50s Lifestyle Village at 329 Brisbane Street Beaudesert, we open our gate daily around 10am to 4pm-ish We look forward to greeting you in person

Photos by Keer Moriarty

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Darcy Skillington and Bray Blunsdon

Lola Heagerty and Alli Reinke

Alex Buchanan

Kara Obersteller

Fletcher Schumacher

SHOW PREPARATION BEGINS

By Keer Moriarty

Preparation for Beaudesert Show is already underway, with over 30 enthusiastic agriculture students taking part in a cattle showing workshop at Beaudesert Showgrounds.

Students from McAuley College, Beaudesert State High School, Emmaus College and Boonah High School were joined by several younger students to learn about preparing cattle for the showground.

Colleen Buckley said cattle were supplied by local families as well as Beaudesert High School.

“The aim is to get kids confident to take part in the upcoming show season where they could show their own animals or go with the school and do junior parading and junior judging,” said Colleen.

Instructors Kelly and Steve Skillington from Cassaglen Charolais Stud in Warwick gave instruction on every aspect of caring for show cattle from nutrition and basic first aid through to grooming and show day preparation.

Beaudesert State High School Agriculture Head of Department, Kate Bandrowski said the workshop was valuable for students and the cattle.

“The cattle are all six months old except one we bottle fed who is three months old,” said Kate.

“This is their first show but we train at school three times a week. They are used to people and being tied up but this is a new experience - different people, cattle that they don’t know.”

“They are pretty calm and relaxed today.”

Simmone Ludwig, Chelsie Lowe and Zara Wyatt

The ultimate farm gate is here!

It’s the ultimate FARM GATE and it’s on Saturday 1 July, Eat Local Month’s Winter Harvest Festival

Imagine a glorious winter Farmers’ Market combined with the ultimate Farm Gate experience. Got it?

Now - mark your diary for Saturday 1 July, because that’s when this combination will happen!

And then, add music and a world famous Tractor Pulling Competition!

It is the Scenic Rim celebrated in one glorious, flavour-filled day, and everyone is invited!

Signature Event

Winter Harvest Festival is the signature event of Eat Local Month, where Scenic Rim Food Ambassador Chefs join growers, producers and flavour-makers in celebrating where food comes from.

There’s demonstrations, produce stalls to wander, tasting stations to graze and the World

Famous Tractor Pull (will the butchers take the title again in 2023?).

New this year is the Producer Stage with a focus on the growers and producers of the region sharing their stories, from carrot farmers to cheese makers, mushroom producers to dairy farmers and more.

Beverages

For lovers of a tipple, a visit to the Winter Harvest Festival means coming face to face with the world’s best Brandy!

Judged just last month at the London Spirits Competition, the winner was Tamborine Mountain Distillery’s Apricot Brandy, beating more than 4000 submissions from over 80 countries.

It also means tasting the Scenic Rim Brewery’s newest addition –the Ripa Rita, a beer star-

ring local beetroot from Valley Pride Produce and Rosellas from Vanbery Jam Co.

While there, taste the Beauy & Blue, a spiced pumpkin ale made from famous Beaudesert Blue pumpkins (ah, the penny drops).

Cheese lovers should head to the Summer Land Camels stall for their Camel Milk Marinated Persian Feta which won Gold at the 2023 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Show.

Something Sweet

Yes, there will be Carrot Ice-cream! This delicious creation of Moffatts Fresh Produce will be available at their stall.

Just as sweet and healthy is Ungermann Brothers Gourmet Ice Cream which is handmade and created from natural fruits and flavours.

Chokola’j, a small batch chocolate and confectionery business will be there showcasing their products.

Winter Harvest Festival is for farm and food lovers big and small. Image supplied.

Chokola’j use locally sourced produce to create

roasted macadamia and lemon myrtle chocolate bars, Dried Olive chocolate bars, honeycomb, macadamia brittle.

Areleah Chocolates will have Rocky Road, fudge, peanut brittle, coconut ice, rainbow jellies, freckles and more.

Just for Ewe

Towri Sheep Cheeses will have their unique Ewe+3 cheese and award-winning Black Sheep, Eweghurt, Moo and Eweghurt, Baar Jar, Moo and Baar Jar and Sheep Milk Soaps.

Take Home a Chook

If you want to take home a laying hen or a day old chick, drop in to see the folk at Heritage Poultry.

They also have all you need to create your own chicken coop.

Tractor Pull

The Tractor Pulling Competition is a show-stopping moment. The competition pits teams against a 12-tonne tractor - who will clock

the fastest time and be crowned 2023 champion?

The local team of butchers headed by The Butcher Co’s Kane Lutter currently holds the title and have since 2016. Will they once again triumph over the Kalfresh carrot farmers or will the veggie growers rise up. Or will a new untried team cause a major upset? This event is 100% pure entertainment ... and any team can enter!

Bring an empty esky (or three!), pack the kids (it’s a fantastic family event), gather the crew, and prepare for the ultimate farm gate, and an absolute overload of country hospitality!

The 2023 Winter Harvest Festival is on Saturday 1 July from 10am to 4pm at Aratula Sports Complex, Carter Road, Aratula.

Cost is $15 for adults, children under 12 free. Bookings can be made through the Eat Local Month website www.eatlocalmonth.com.au

Cassie Reed of Tamborine Village with rainbow carrots from Valley Pride Produce.

Photo by Susie Cunningham.

Kids bring joy to Wongaburra

KindyLinQ children and their parents joined Wongaburra residents for a special morning tea. Cathy Meehan from Beaudesert State School read books and sang songs with the children and residents joining in. The

morning finished with a rousing rendition of the ‘Hokey Pokey’.

The free KindyLinQ program has been running for four years for pre-kindergarten children and their parents, but it was the first

time they have been to Wongaburra. Wongaburra Holistic Care Coordinator, Honnay Spencer said the residents always enjoy activities with children.

- Keer Moriarty

Dr Beet’s Fountain

By Ailsa Rolley

Dr. Ashley Beet was appointed medical officer to the Beaudesert Hospital in 1903, where he served almost continuously for 44 years. At that time the hospital had 8 patients with a table from matron’s room serving as an operating table.

Many babies, both Aboriginal and white, were named Ashley after him.

At first he travelled to his patients on his “grey”, and station owners along the way often provided a fresh horse to rest his own for the return journey. As transport progressed, the doctor graduated to a pony trap, then motor-bike and sometimes a tramway tricycle when roads became too muddy. Finally, his mode of transport was the motor-car.

Stories still surface about the days when Dr Beet walked amongst us. With the right to private practice, he imported from England a lighted ‘DOCTOR’ sign for his home in Albert Street. Each evening flying-foxes prattled in the trees around his home. Deciding to shoo them, he reached for his rifle, took a pot shot and smashed his precious light.

Upon Dr Beet’s retirement in 1947 the community gathered in the thousands to bid him farewell with a procession of floats, decorated cars, and the stirring music of the Town Band. The Aborig-

Duck Creek Road puts Bulletin in placings

Beaudesert Bulletin journalist Susie Cunningham’s coverage of the campaign to reopen Duck Creek Road was awarded second place for Best Editorial Campaign at the recent Queensland Country Press Association Awards.

Judges said the planning that was undertaken to launch this campaign made this entry stand out.

“A meeting of residents and key stakeholders was arranged by the masthead, a series of pho-

tos was taken, and a logo was created. These actions provided a foundation for a solid and sustained campaign that presented a compelling argument via multiple voices and perspectives.”

The Beaudesert Bulletin’s Father’s Day feature was awarded third place in the Best One Off or Regular Print Commercial Feature.

The Beaudesert Bulletin’s sister publication, the Canungra Times, took third place in the Best Free Newspaper category.

inal community presented him with a mulga wood boomerang, in the hope that, like the boomerang he would return. He did ten years later, spending his last few days as a patient in Beaudesert Hospital.

A sculptured drinking fountain featuring two possums can be found in the gardens of the hospital. Talented sculptor, Leonard Shillam, was commissioned by Mrs Beet to create the drinking fountain, after the doctor in his final days watched the children walking home from school looking so hot and thirsty.

Leonard Shillam and his wife Kathleen are well known in art circles for their Pelicans in the water mall at Queensland Art Gallery. The drinking fountain can be found today in the gardens of the hospital.

Dr Beet’s drinking fountain

Janice Pellinkhof, Keer Moriarty, Kate Cahill and Susie Cunningham at the QCPA Awards. Photo by Zac Cunningham.

Black Sapote

The Black Sapote is an Evergreen fruit treekeeping its leaves all year round.

Black Sapote can get quite large, at about six metres, but we prune them to keep them manageable.

They are very attractive and become quite productive fruit wise, after only a few years.

The fruit is often referred to as Chocolate Pudding Fruit and many become total converts once they have sampled them.

The Black Sapote is related to the Persimmon and we manage them in much the same way.

We have seven here with some in full sun and others in partial shade.

Most are fruiting at present but they can be a little erratic depending on the rain and the warmth.

We often get two crops per year from some trees.

Once established they have deep roots which allow the tree to handle long dry periods. That can be very handy here in the Scenic Rim.

We fertilise our Black Sapote in May and October with our compost and ensure they are always well mulched.

Most of ours are quite mature now and we prune them to keep them manageable and the fruit accessible. We generally prune in January or February when they are not fruiting.

The fruit does not generally ripen on the tree.

We harvest when they are a nice size and let them ripen inside. They actually look a little like they have gone bad when you eat them.

There are some great videos on YouTube on when and how to eat them. We cut them in half and use a spoon to scoop out the fruit which has that look and texture of chocolate pudding. Hence the name.

We don’t do it but we understand they can be grown in very large pots. Most of our local nurseries will have them for sale. I checked and Mitre 10 in Beaudesert have them in stock.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups dried black-eyed peas

600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved

4 tablespoons green seasoning*

1 tablespoon garlic, grated

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced salt

1 tablespoon tomato sauce

Black pepper, to taste

1 small brown onion, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons brown sugar

3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped

2 cups long grain rice, rinsed and drained

1 red capsicum, roughly chopped

1 green capsicum, roughly chopped

1 medium carrot, diced

1 cup pumpkin, peeled and cubed

2 cups coconut milk, reduced fat

2 cups chicken stock, reduced salt

1 whole chilli (habanero or jalapeño) (optional)

1 bay leaf

½ cup spring onions, thinly sliced

METHOD

Chicken and Vegetable Pelau

Soak black-eyed peas in a large bowl of water overnight. Drain and set aside. Add chicken, 2 tablespoons of green seasoning, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, tomato sauce, black pepper and half the onion to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least one hour.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the oil and allow to melt until it begins to bubble and froth and turn slightly darker. Immediately add marinated chicken and mix to coat. Cook for 5 minutes. Take care with this step.

Stir in pre-soaked black-eyed peas, thyme, and remaining onion and green seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice to pot and mix to combine. Cook for a further few minutes.

Stir in capsicums, carrot and pumpkin.

Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock. Add the whole chilli (optional) and bay leaf. Bring to the boil and then cover pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked. Sprinkle with spring onions and serve.

Bill O’Sullivan with a Black Sapote tree.

Your Stars

Auspac Media

for June 2023

By Tanya Obreza

The Features People

Gemini - May 21 to June 21

PO Box 8271

Bundall Qld Australia 4217

Geminis are prompted to take more of a gamble this year, which could mean a change of address or occupation. You may dread the upheaval this suggests, but don’t waste your energy resisting. Remember, the universe never gives you more than you can handle.

Cancer - June 22 to July 22

Telephone: (07) 5553 3200

Toll Free: 1 800 652 284

This month brings sweeping changes. Prepare to push all professional projects during the first half of June. Happily, the second half will be better spent socialising and having fun. If you make the occasional mistake, don’t fret. The spirit can only grow when challenged.

Email: info@auspacmedia.com.au

Leo - July 23 to August 22

Visit our site: www.auspacmedia.com.au

June whisks you out of the playground and plants you back at work, exactly where you want to be. After the 17th, you could meet all the right contacts. Use your powers of persuasion to revive a career plan. Your love-life might go on hold, but not for long.

Virgo - August 23 to September 22

You’re socially magnetic and come across as a professional wizard at work. People you meet and directions you take steer you towards happiness and success. This extends to the romantic arena, with your irresistible allure drawing love or friendship to you.

Libra - September 23 to October 22

For too long, Librans have weathered tough times and you’ve been worn down by all the nonsense that the heavens can muster. Don’t worry. You’ve clocked up plenty of positive karmic points. You’re about to cash in on many well-deserved rewards.

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Early June may not be your best time. If putting on an act gets you by, fine - but if your dilemma is desperate, tell it like it is. Besides, not everyone is playing fair. Call it manipulation or coercion - a certain someone knows which strings to pull.

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Sagittarius - November 22 to December 21

This coming year you find the courage to be yourself without fear or apology. Work, too, is a happier place to be - especially for those involved in creative work. Singles may marry, or form a relationship with an older, or mature individual.

Capricorn - December 22 to January 19

Sociable Jupiter steps into your sector of romance and fun, and stays for an entire year. Jupiter will take all of your favourite things - like love, parties, children and entertainment - and make them even better. Just don’t take foolish risks. Clear credit cards, don’t add to them.

Aquarius - January 20 to February 18

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18Long pace

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Aquarians will be happiest at home this month - taking comfort in the familiar. You could be forgiven for feeling slightly cheated in the love stakes lately. So if fresh romantic prospects soar in on June’s breeze, don’t waste a minute. You deserve a glorious time.

Pisces - February 19 to March 20

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This month you might find yourself in the spotlight but doing fine. Surges of brilliance could earn you an encore or two. Finances, though, could become a source of concern. Those “must-have” urges may tempt even the strongest of wills.

Aries - March 21 to April 20

This next year Jupiter highlights your sector of property, joint finances and partnerships. For some, this can indicate an inheritance or financial boost - possibly via a windfall or financial benefit. Whatever happens, it’s a time when Jupiter encourages you to try something new.

Taurus - April 21 to May 20

It’s a time of sudden, perhaps bizarre, changes which, in turn, could incite feelings of panic. Try to enjoy the moment and don’t plan too far ahead. This month may also bring financial changemoney and status could be lost or gained.

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22Card game

24Story

25Mailed

27Long, slender sword

29Cry

31Nidus

32Gratis

34Corded cloth

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The King of Kings

I confess – I didn’t watch the recent coronation of King Charles III.

Perhaps I should have, given that the last one was 70 years ago and the United Kingdom is the only country which still uses this ceremony to mark the accession of a new monarch.

It got me thinking about the parallels between the coronation ceremony for Caesar and what was done to Jesus.

The similarities are striking!

Caesar was given the robe of Jupiter, a scepter and an olive branch crown to the sound of ‘Hail, Caesar’.

Jesus given a purple robe, scepter and a crown of thorns to the sound of ‘Hail, King of the Jews’ (Mark 15:17–18).

Caesar celebrated with a Royal procession through the streets of Rome while leading sacrificial oxen. Jesus endured a procession through the streets of Jerusalem which led to His death (Mark 15:21-24).

To some it seemed as though Jesus’ reign and rulership was finished.

But as He explained to the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, ‘You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world – to bear witness to the truth’ (John 19:37).

Jesus, resurrected and ascended, has promised to return and when He does, ‘On His robe and on His though He has a name written, Kind of kings and Lord of Lord’ (Revelation 19:17).

There is something quite remarkable about that!

Waiting for rain

When the Beaudesert Bulletin put a call out to readers to collect rainfall figures, the Schubert family were quick to volunteer.

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Parker Schubert, aged 5, loves checking the rain gauge on their home in Beaudesert, but has to call Mum to get it down for him, “Because I’m only five”.

The Schubert family have been recording the rainfall at their home since 2017 - before Parker was born!

If you would like to send the rainfall figures for your area, get in touch with us at news@ beaudesertbulletin.com

Pastor Josh Cocks Beaudesert Baptist Church

Queensland Day

Come and celebrate our State’s Birthday on Sunday 4 June 2023 with a FREE Family Fun Day in Jubilee Park.

From 10am until 1pm, there will be FREE fun for all the family with games, face painting, live music, animals, jumping castles, food stalls and lots more!

Most importantly, there will be new Australian Citizens taking their pledge.

So come along and supports our new citizens and give them a great Aussie welcome!

Budget Consultation

Thank you to all residents who attended or

submitted feedback on the Draft Budget Consultation.

Your feedback will help influence the final budget. It was pleasing to see that over 50 people in total attended the three sessions, and another 73 viewed the sessions via livestream.

The Let’s Talk Scenic Rim platform was viewed 1,700 times and over 500 documents were downloaded.

Eat Local Month

For the entire month of June there will be lots of opportunity to sample our delicious local food and beverages from across the Scenic Rim.

Eat Local Month commenced on Thursday 1 June and concludes on Sunday 2 July 2023. With over 100 events held over the month, there’s something for every taste or budget to experience and celebrate our local farmers, growers and producers. Within close proximity to Beaudesert there is Towri Sheep Cheeses at Allenview, The Overflow at Wyaralong, Tommerups at Darlington, Oaky Creek Farm at Oaky Creek, or Teaspoons

and Aprons right here in Beaudesert. For further information www.eatlocalmonth.com.au

Serving the Community

Each quarter an Operational Plan progress report is presented to Council outlining the achievements delivered by Council staff against the annual targets.

As a small sample, in quarter three there were:

• 35,760 visits to our Libraries.

• 377 people participated in Be Healthy and

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Active programs.

• 57 participated in a Community Disaster Exercise.

• 379 people attended the Cuppas in the Communi-teas.

• 124 were involved in Recovery and Resilience.

• 170 people enjoyed the free Movies in the Park.

Thank you to all Council staff who continue to deliver these and many more amazing services to our community.

The full report is available on Council’s website.

If you would like to discuss something, please don’t hesitate to contact me by phoning 5540 5404 or 0409 316571 or email michael.e@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Photos by Anysia Allen

Judy Balmer with Daphne Hardgreaves

Lynette and Russell Wallace with Val Woollett

Heather Barnes with Vera Walsh

Pat Burnett, Therese Cahill and Shirley Schwarz

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REGULAR MEETINGS

Beaudesert & District Restored Auto Club: Meeting second Monday each month at 8pm at the CWA Hall in Beaudesert (except January).

Beaudesert Branch QCWA: Meets Monday 9-12 for sewing; Thursday 9-12 for handcrafts. Second Thursday of month is meeting day. Contact President Bev Fehlberg on 0427 698 519 or Vice President Linda Lynch on 0407 193 752.

Beaudesert Camera Club: Meet fourth Tuesday of the month - Beaudesert Community Arts & Information Centre, 7pm. Cost $2 for non-club members. Enquiries 0410 688 012 (after 6pm).

Beaudesert Cake Decorators: Third Saturday each month at the Station Masters House, 100 Brisbane St. Email beaudesertcakedecorators@mail.com.

Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society Inc Meeting: Third Wednesday each month 7pm at Canungra School of Arts Hall, 3-7 Pine Street, Canungra. www.bdofs.com.

Beaudesert Girl Guides: Every Friday during school term 5.30pm till 7.30pm, 5-7 Jane Street for girls 5-17 years. Facebook @Beaudesert Girl Guides or contact Group Leader on 0402 451 317.

Beaudesert Quilters: Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm. Call Robyn on 0439 721 325 or Chris on 0401 037 595.

Beaudesert RSL Sub-Branch Social Golf Club: Plays 18 holes of Golf on the second Monday of each month. Phone Noela 0412 273 885 or Janice 0409 000 767.

Beaudesert Scouts: The Den corner Eaglesfield and Hart Streets, Beaudesert Tuesday evenings 6 - 7.30pm. Joeys

5-7yr, Cubs 8-10yr, Scouts 11-14yr, Venturers 15-17yr and Rover Scouts 18-25yr.

Beaudesert Seniors: Meeting every second Tuesday from 21 February at Beaudesert Golf Club. All welcome. Entry $12 includes morning tea and lunch. Contact Lyn Kenny 0449 117 704 or Sylvia Hickey 0400 540 071.

Beaudesert University of the Third Age (U3A): U3A’s line dancing group meets 12.45 pm Tuesdays in The Centre, Brisbane St. Contact Marg 0422 415 145.

Historical Society of Beaudesert: Third Friday of every month at 2.30pm. Phone The Museum 5541 3740.

Kooralbyn - Bingo: Every Friday night, 6.30pm at Unit 4/13-31 Etruscan Drive. Cost $15 for 10 games. Contact Charlie 0400 513 635 or Lynn 0400 610 055.

National Seniors Australia Beaudesert Branch: Meet third Wednesday each

month at Beaudesert Golf Club from 9am to 11.30am. Cost $10 includes morning tea. Contact Rosemary on 0409 265 472.

NASHOs: NSAA Beaudesert & District Branch meet 1st Monday each month. Odd months 10am morning tea, meeting, 2 course lunch $25. Even months 10am morning tea, BBQ lunch. All NASHOs and partners welcome. Contact: Peter 0408 221 512 or Brian 0413 897 608. Pickleball: Pickleball at Beaudesert State High School Tuesday 5.30pm8pm. Contact beaudesertpickleball@ gmail.com.

Probus Club Beaudesert: Meet first Wednesday each Month at The Club (RSL) from 10am. Enquiries to Secretary Lyn 0439 733 026.

Rathdowney Soccer Club: Meetings held at Rathdowney State School 10am every month. AGM 7 May, general meetings 28/5, 18/6, 23/7, 20/8. Soccer breakup 3/9/23. Enquiries to the Secretary by email ellenmaree6@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of Beaudesert: Meet Monday 6pm for 6.30pm at the Stationmaster House, 100 Brisbane St. Email beaurotary@outlook.com.

Rotary Satellite Club of Jimboomba-Sunrise: Meeting at Beaudesert Bowls Club every Wednesday at 7am. Phone Jeff 0427 870 061.

Scenic Rim Veterans Group: Meet every Wednesday at the Beaudesert Golf Club from 9.30am until 12noon. Contact Peter 0403 547 272.

Senior Citizens Club: Every second Tuesday 9-1pm at Beaudesert Golf Club, entry is $12. Morning tea, lunch, lucky door ticket, music, indoor bowls and cards. Contact Lyn Kenny 0449 117 704 or Sylvia Hickey 5541 0869.

FOOD BANKS

Harvest Point Church: Food parcels available at Harvest Point Church, Walker Road, Gleneagle Tuesday 11am - 2pm. Tracey’s Pantry: At Beaudesert Uniting Church. Fridays 1pm - 3pm. Phone: 0407 021 424.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

JPs in the Community: JP signing services available at the Qld Government Centre, 1 Telemon St Beaudesert, to witness your documents. Monday and Friday from 9.30am to 3.30pm and Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. This is a free service.

JPs at the Library: Saturday morning

9.30am -11.30am at Beaudesert Public Library.

MARKETS

Beaudesert Markets: First Saturday of each month. Dick Westerman Park, Beaudesert (next to Wongaburra). Contact Jenny Young on 5544 8200.

Kooralbyn Valley Markets: Second Sunday of each month from 8am - 1pm opposite Billabong Village Shops. Stalls $5, phone Lyn 0400 610 055.

Jimboomba Country Markets: Third Saturday each month 7am - 12pm. Honora Street, Jimboomba. See Facebook page for details or phone 0488 793 799.

Tamborine Village Lions Markets: 1st Sunday of the month (except January) at Tamborine Memorial Hall Park Grounds, 7am to 12 noon. Stall site $15. Ph: 0487 770 114, email tamborinevillagemarkets@live.com.au.

Rathdowney Country Markets: Third Sunday of each month from 7am-12pm (Sept to March) and 8am-1pm (April to August) Find us on Facebook or email rathdowneycountrymarkets@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

FIRE WARDENS

PUBLIC NOTICES POSITIONS VACANT

Do you want to be paid weekly, rain, hail or shine?

Do you want to be paid for Annual Leave, earn RDOs and Long Service Leave?

AJ Bush & Sons (Manufacturing) Pty Ltd, Bromelton Plant, is seeking Full – Time Transport Drivers.

The successful candidate must be holding a HC Licence and provide a current Traffic History Report.

The position is on a rotating shift, rostering system from Monday to Friday, some Saturday OT.

Q Fever inoculation an advantage.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

AJ Bush on 07 5541 3422 or send resume to gary@ajbush.com.au or donna@ajbush.com.au

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Dover & Sons are seeking a full time Administration Officer at our Beaudesert branch. We envisage this person to be well presented with good communication skills for interaction with customers and staff. Our ideal candidate will possess administration/reception experience with a keen eye and attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient computer and data entry skills and the ability to process invoices/documentation will be highly regarded. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience.

PLEASE

The Manager, Dover & Sons, PO Box 299, Beaudesert Qld 4285

Email: boonahadmin@dovers.net.au

Applications close Wednesday 7th June 2023

(Early applications are encouraged and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Only successful candidates required for interviews will be contacted.)

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Proclamation Date 10/01/2023

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Notice to Agents is Notice to Principles, Notice to Principles is Notice to Agents With just cause and without prejudice, sincerely.

WANTED

Please phone 0407 712 302

Carnival gives kids top skills

By Keer Moriarty

Kingfishers Under 8s gala day saw teams from across the Gold Coast, Scenic Rim and Jimboomba gather at Willis Park for a huge day of rugby league.

Beaudesert U8s Blue played three 12 minute games against Ormeau, Burleigh and Southport with players showing great form on the day.

Team Manager Melanie Ryan said some team members have been together since the Under 6s.

“They’re going well, getting their defence together and playing well this season,” she said.

“Scores are not kept for this age group - it’s all about having fun and improving their skills.”

WE’RE LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE OF OUR REGION AND SHIFTING TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY.

Our recent Expressions of Interest process that welcomed industry partners who share our vision for a zero-waste future and to help us expand and diversify our waste services assets has now closed.

WHAT’S NEXT?

We’ll review all submissions received to find the best fit. Thank you to the businesses and social enterprises who have expressed their interest in partnering with us.

Together, through new and innovative resource recovery and recycling practices (including the exploration of organics processing), we’ll work to improve the delivery of services at the Bromelton Waste Facility and Landfill, and associated transfer stations.

On this journey, we’re also committed to maximising value to ratepayers and creating local jobs to help build a sustainable region for our future.

Proudly delivering a sustainable future for our region.

Chayce Ross

Jagger Gilmore

Jace McRitchie

Zailyn Stons-Sutton

Hard work sees hard courts open

By Keer Moriarty

Years of hard work by volunteers will pay off when Beaudesert Tennis Club opens their two new hard courts.

Club President Darren Thorpe said the committee have worked toward this for several years.

“The funding has been made up of three grants - the biggest one was the

Federal Government’s Building Better Regions grant through Scott Buchholz’s office. That was $97,000 and we had to match that,” said Darren.

The Club also received funding through Scenic Rim Regional Council and ANZ Hotshots.

Two other courts have also been recently resurfaced.

“Now we’ve got six

great courts!” said Darren.

“We can expand our coaching more, which will hopefully allow us to cater for more players and also increase the number of players we accommodate at our competion days.”

Beaudesert Tennis Club welcomes everyone to the grand opening of the new courts on 18 June.

Tennis Club President Darren Thorpe on the

Tim Fitzgerald, Taylor Meyn, Typhoon le Garde and Darren Thorpe.

Cutting the weekend fine!

By Keer Moriarty

Photos by Katie O’Brien

Beaudesert Cutting and Western Performance Club members were treated to two days of high performance when the Club held practice and points days last month.

Club President Troy Welsh said many of the participants used the weekend as practice for the upcoming National Cutting Horse Association Cutting Futurity currently being held in Tamworth.

The NCHA Cutting Futurity attracted more than 500 competitors and will pay out over $700,000 in cash and prizes over the duration of the event.

“We had riders from Warwick, Gatton and New South Wales at our event,” said Troy.

“It is a case of build it and they will come. A lot of people use the practice day because there are fresh cattle available for people who don’t have their own cattle.”

The cutting events are similar to the cut out in

a campdraft, except the riders and horses have two and a half minutes to cut out two or three beasts from the herd and are judged on their ability to stop them going back to the herd in that time.

Most of the riders use Quarter Horses with a small number riding Australian Stock Horses.

“Quarter Horses have been bred for this in America for years,” said Troy.

“We use those genetics here and it is unreal how the horses know to follow and cut out a beast, like a well bred cattle dog knows what to do.”

Beaudesert Cutting and Western Performance Club is located at Josephville and hosts 16 events per year.

Troy says it is a very family oriented Club, with a number of families joining Club events regularly.

For all enquiries visit the Club website https:// www.bcwpc.com.au/

William Tapp.

Photo: Katie O’Brien.

Makayla Adams riding Keeobarki Catalyst. Photo: Katie O’Brien.

Lauclan Hintz junior member riding Welshs Mello Acres. Photo: Katie O’Brien.

Family sees champion through

By Keer Moriarty

Muay Thai World Bantamweight Champion, Corey Nicholson, had a dream come true when he knocked out Thai fighter Pentai Singpatong in the fourth round to take the title.

Nicholson, who lives in Gleneagle with his partner and former Muay Thai fighter Samantha Torrens and their two children, has had a tumultuous 12 months following the death of his father, Rod.

He gave this fight his all, against a formidable opponent who had over 300 fights to his name.

Dan Bell from Iron Fist Gym has been training Nicholson since he was 12 years old.

“Corey first came to the gym in Ford Rd as a 12 year old wide eyed little fella, keen to learn everything he could about Muay Thai, and to see him 15 years later secure his third World Title makes me prouder than I can express.”

In an emotional post on his Facebook page, Nicholson thanked his partner Sam.

“To Sam and the boys wow I love you guys to the moon and back.”

“My rocks, the ones that keep me level headed and the reason I’ve been driving hard to get here.”

“I wanted my boys to see me become the number one ranked bantamweight in the world so I couldn’t let them down on Saturday night.”

“As for Sam you’ve been with me for my whole pro career; you’ve seen it all from the beginning to the top but we did it and you believed in me every step of the way.”

Nicholson’s mother Christine and brother Mitch were also ringside watching his World Title fight.

His father-in-law, David Torrens has also co-trained Nicholson during his career and remains part of the Corey Nicholson team.

IT ONLY TAKES 5 MINUTES TO

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND PETS

Pets don’t know what to do when disaster strikes. As their carer, it is important that you plan ahead and know how to help them when disaster strikes.

Council’s Disaster Dashboard has all of the information you need to know before, during and after a disaster.

If your family’s safety is important to you , take 5 minutes now to scan the QR code and sign up to receive potentially lifesaving information.

disasterdashboard.scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Corey Nicholson. Image supplied.

By Keer Moriarty

Page 47: Family see champion through.

Photo: Corey Nicholson celebrates his world title with sons Parker and Regan. Image supplied.