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Upgrade to security

17 April 2008

SECURITY surrounding Beaudesert businesses will be tightened after Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce announced plans to buy a state-of-the-art mobile surveillance camera. ... more >

Action sought on water

17 April 2008

BEAUDESERT couple James and Anna de la Haye have had their property flooded five times in eight years. ... more >

Govt 'hiding the truth'

17 April 2008

MEMBER for Beaudesert Kev Lingard has questioned the State Government’s decision to close and sell the Christmas Creek Active Recreation Centre, accusing the Bligh Ministry of hiding the truth. ... more >

Two restrictions apply

17 April 2008

THE Scenic Rim Regional Council area will operate under two different water restrictions after council passed a motion retaining current levels. ... more >

Bush danger highlighted

17 April 2008

THE recent disappearance of six bushwalkers has prompted authorities to warn national park visitors about the dangers of the bush. ... more >

Storm wrecks home

3 April 2008

A MINI tornado was how Rathdowney landowner Fred Robinson described a powerful storm which all but destroyed his family home last Wednesday afternoon. ... more >

Neigh to horses in parks

3 April 2008

QUEENSLAND Premier Anna Bligh came under attack on Friday after she announced horse riders would be allowed in some Queensland national parks. ... more >

Way the ball bounces

3 April 2008

THE winner of division five in the Scenic Rim Regional Council has been decided - by pulling ping pong balls out of a bucket. ... more >

Lights stayed on

3 April 2008

DESPITE encouraging its own residents to support Earth Hour, the Scenic Rim Regional Council failed to follow suit in Beaudesert. ... more >

Park left in a mess

3 April 2008

HOLIDAYmakers left a lasting impression on residents near Stinson Park at Christmas Creek, after complaints were made that campers had left the park in disarray. ... more >

Office torched

12 March 2008

SHIRE?police are searching for vandals who set fire to Beaudesert State High School principal’s office on Tuesday, March 4, causing nearly $50,000 worth of damage. ... more >

Paint sniffing jump

12 March 2008

BEAUDESERT police have reported an increase in the number of youths sniffing paint. ... more >

Murder charge

12 March 2008

A 67-YEAR-OLD male was charged with murder after the discovery of the body of a 53-year-old male at a North Maclean residence on Monday night. ... more >

Kingies' wings clipped

12 March 2008

FOR the first time in the club’s 47-year history, the Beaudesert Kingfishers Senior Rugby League Club will not field a senior or an under 19s team in the 2008 season. ... more >