News
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Eat Local wins grant, makes moves to ‘break even’
MOVES by the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month organisers to make it a ‘break even event, over time’ have been given a boost through a…
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First stage of Beaudesert end of rail trail underway in April
WORK on the Beaudesert to Gleneagle section of the Bethania to Beaudesert Rail Trail is expected to begin in late April. Scenic Rim Regional Council…
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Coulson crossing a target for council advocacy plan
REDUCING the impact of flooding on the Beaudesert Boonah Road at Coulson is crucial for the local economy, tourism and commuters and council wants the…
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Boonah bloodbiker helps save lives
A GROUP of motorbike riders are turning joy rides into lifesaving missions. The riders are members of Bloodbikes Australia, a volunteer-run organisation that transports blood…
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Women winched when weather worsened
TWO women in their 20s were winched off Mount Barney in the Scenic Rim Thursday last week by a LifeFlight aeromedical crew. It is understood…
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Thirty year merger milestone event at Harrisville Hotel
A REUNION commemorating the 30 years that have passed since Moreton Shire Council merged and became part of Ipswich City Council will be held in…
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Tradie crushed in machinery accident
ANDREW Rachow is a young family man working hard to build a life for his wife and three small children. He’s also a FIFO worker…
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Harrisville poultry producer talks turkey
THE Joyce family have farmed poultry since 1945, more recently turkey, duck, quail and geese joined the chickens on their Harrisville farm. Rob Joyce was…
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Cottoning on, new technology at ‘commercial ready’ stage
GROUND breaking technological advancements in farming are changing what it means to be a producer. All crops need water but one has been thrown a…
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No gap year for Boonah High dux Ruben
BOONAH State High School dux is Ruben Cadena who finished his year with an ATAR score of 97.7. Ruben said he didn’t take his academics…
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Spectacular ‘gallops’ into new grounds for Clydie festival
ONE of the Scenic Rim’s most successful festivals is on the move. On Monday, the event organisers, backed by Acting Mayor Duncan McInnes and Beaudesert…
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100 day countdown has begun
BOONAH’S Prime Cattle Chief Steward is anticipating good numbers and strong competition at this year’s Show and Sale. “February is the time producers need to…












