Fassifern Guardian

Beaudesert show, Boonah festival - community, crowds, records

THE Scenic Rim hosted two of its long standing events last week and organisers reported recent record numbers and a wealth of positive feedback from residents and visitors, alike. The week opened with the Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival and...

Wendy Creighton

10 Sep 2025

Automotive

Hyundai unveils seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty

HYUNDAI has become the latest to offer seven-year warranty, with the move representing a significant upgrade to Hyundai’s aftersales offering in Australia.

Staff Writers

8 hours ago

Screen

Kangaroo set to hop into hearts: Australia’s tradition of animal-centred cinema continues

AUSTRALIA has a long and proud tradition of storytelling that champions the land, its people, and the extraordinary creatures that call it home.

Alexis Poulsen

8 hours ago

Rural Review

Fireweed: you can help battle the invader

FIREWEED season is here and everyone can help in the control of this devastating invader.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Council

New directors, new titles, new roles at Scenic Rim

THE ‘Acting’ titles have fallen away in the three leadership roles answerable only to CEO David Keenan at the Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Events

Memories linger of cultural values of the Arts Festival

RITCHIES Boonah Arts Festival co-ordinator, Lacey Sawtell, reported on the success of the 2025 event in last week’s edition.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Events

Embracing past, present and future in 125th anniversary celebrations

“IT’S A nod to the past, a celebration of the present, and the anticipation of our shared hopes and goals for the Boonah Hospital and the ongoing expansion of quality health care in this region.”

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Council

A message from Mayor Tom Sharp - 17th September 2025

TODAY, on Australian Citizenship Day, I will have the honour of welcoming 27 new Australians into the Scenic Rim community.

Guest Writer

8 hours ago

Development

BnB and hydrotherapy plans for Bartle Road home business

A TAMBORINE mountain resident has outlined plans to operate a bed and breakfast as well as a hydrotherapy rehabilitation business on his property beside Bartle Road.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Events

Community support and involvement key to Beaudesert Show

FRIDAY of any country show is not usually the time to start counting numbers, but the Beaudesert Show this year was the exception and set the stage for an exceptional event.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

SCENIC RIM

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Development

Fast food outlets for Helen Street land triangle

COUNCIL has approved plans to establish a 24/7 retail centre on a rural zoned triangular-shaped block of land near the junction of the town bypass and Brisbane Street, Beaudesert.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Development

On the Council planner’s desk - 17th September 2025

ARE you interested in what developments are in the planning stages in your neighbourhood?

Staff Writers

8 hours ago

Fassifern Guardian

Scenic Rim SES Unit Highly Commended for Mt Barney rescue

SCENIC Rim SES Unit were presented with a Highly Commended in the Chief Officer’s Shield Operational Response of the Year Awards ceremony in Brisbane, recently.

Lara Hart

03 Sep 2025

Fassifern Guardian

What the blazes, smoking start to fire season

WHERE there is smoke, there is fire but that doesn’t always mean danger say local firies and controllers.

Lara Hart

03 Sep 2025

Fassifern Guardian

Boonah High applauded in Landline segment

A SCENIC Rim high school has impressed Australia with the strength of its agricultural department.

Lara Hart

03 Sep 2025

BUSINESS

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Automotive

Hyundai unveils seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty

HYUNDAI has become the latest to offer seven-year warranty, with the move representing a significant upgrade to Hyundai’s aftersales offering in Australia.

Staff Writers

8 hours ago

Rural Review

Fireweed: you can help battle the invader

FIREWEED season is here and everyone can help in the control of this devastating invader.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Automotive

Jeep Cherokee Hybrid set to shine CX-5

JEEP has unveiled the 2026 Cherokee, returning to a bold design that pays homage to the SUV’s heritage.

Staff Writers

03 Sep 2025

Rural Review

Jeff sets the foundations for a great career

BEAUDESERT trainer Jeff Dunn is doing it his way and succeeding, recently notching his first big win and having his best season.

Peter Foley

13 Aug 2025

CULTURE

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Screen

Kangaroo set to hop into hearts: Australia’s tradition of animal-centred cinema continues

AUSTRALIA has a long and proud tradition of storytelling that champions the land, its people, and the extraordinary creatures that call it home.

Alexis Poulsen

8 hours ago

Events

Memories linger of cultural values of the Arts Festival

RITCHIES Boonah Arts Festival co-ordinator, Lacey Sawtell, reported on the success of the 2025 event in last week’s edition.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Events

Embracing past, present and future in 125th anniversary celebrations

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

Events

Community support and involvement key to Beaudesert Show

FRIDAY of any country show is not usually the time to start counting numbers, but the Beaudesert Show this year was the exception and set the stage for an exceptional event.

Wendy Creighton

8 hours ago

SPORT

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Sport

Boonah soccer club’s growing success

BOONAH Soccer Club players, coaches and officials have created a fantastic foundation for the future with another boost on the way. Light towers have gone up at Coronation Park with night games planned at the Boonah Sports Complex next season.

David Lems

1 hour ago

Sport

Midweek Fassifern cricket idea as new season lights up

AS the Fassifern Bushrangers build up playing numbers for the new cricket season, club official Ian Pocock is already looking ahead. The Fassifern Cricket Association president has raised the idea of staging a midweek cricket competition at...

David Lems

1 hour ago

Sport

Winning program for Boonah High athletes

ATHLETICS is going ahead in leaps and bounds at Boonah State High School with a new representative program yielding fine results. Talented students Cash Baldwin, Poppy Leadbetter, Ella Lutter, Montanna Richters and Shontae Schneider have been...

David Lems

2 hours ago

Sport

Future Bombers seniors celebrate U18 grand final success

AFTER a tough season for Fassifern Bombers senior teams, some players in the club’s under-18 side could soon be lending a skilful hand. “That is definitely the hope if they hang around,” head coach Jeff said. Some of the Bombers’ juniors...

David Lems

2 hours ago

DIGITAL EDITIONS

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