Events

Eat Local program harvests another award

THE partnership between the Scenic Rim’s agriculture and tourism sectors and Council was again recognised in the annual Queensland Tourism Awards.

Staff Writers

20 Nov 2024

Events

Supercell storms force cancellation of Formal Parade

ON each of the three previous days, thunderstorms had blown through the district and it was hoped that predictions of more on Wednesday, November 13, would prove incorrect.

Wendy Creighton

20 Nov 2024

Events

Unleashing the fun of a Dogs Day Out in the park

MORE than 500 people enjoyed a pooch perfect time at Boonah’s Bicentennial Park on Sunday for a ‘Dogs Day Out’.

Staff Writers

13 Nov 2024

Events

Lucky to have found each other

SHE was pragmatic and organised. He was down to earth, very true to himself and polite. Her wait was over. His too. Tali recalls their first meeting at the Regatta Hotel. It was arranged after they met online.

Wendy Creighton

13 Nov 2024

Events

Spooktacular showing for Kalbar’s Halloween Walk

FREAKY costumes, ghostly apparitions, jack-o-lanterns, eerie fog and a skeleton or two – it was all part of the Halloween fun for Kalbar’s Sen Const Phil Ortlipp.

Staff Writers

06 Nov 2024

Events

Big cheque for a big donation to support a big issue

‘STAND By Me’ was the theme of the mental health fundraiser, so it’s not surprising that the bulk of the money raised was donated to a group that stands by military and first responder personnel suffering from mental health issues.

Wendy Creighton

06 Nov 2024

Events

Guides unite at camps across Queensland

THE Boonah Girl Guides were excited to be part of the ‘Guides Unite’ Camp at the Ivory’s Rock camping ground near Peak Crossing, this month.

Staff Writers

30 Oct 2024

Events

Campdrafting follows the boom in equestrian sports

ONLY ten years ago, the call for nominations for the Boonah Campdraft would be promoted for three to four weeks before the program was full.

Wendy Creighton

09 Oct 2024

Events

80th birthday celebrations at Maynards Store

OCTOBER is celebration month at Maynards Store and your chance to win an 85” TCL LED TV, weekly gift vouchers and to join them for a cuppa, cake and a chat.

Staff Writers

02 Oct 2024

Sport

Emily to showcase talents in national arena at home

QUEENSLAND vaulting champion Emily Edwards highlights her diverse skill set being an automotive mechanic. But it’s when she performs elegant routines on her horse that Emily displays a beautiful connection. Her spectacular moves require trusting...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

Boonah boost hosting national vaulting titles

MOVED from Sydney to Boonah, this weekend’s Australian Vaulting Championships will begin a new era of equestrian sport in the Scenic Rim. “With the success we had at the states [Queensland championships], we are hoping to be able to continue...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Events

School holiday competition for little snappers

IT’S school holidays and the perfect time to announce another competition with LEGO as prizes.

Lara Hart

18 Sep 2024

Events

Old, shiny and plenty of vroom left in speedway cars

THERE was a whole lot of shaking going on at the Boonah Showgrounds recently when speedway enthusiasts put their foot down and showed what their machines could do.

Lara Hart

18 Sep 2024

Events

High school friends keep in touch

WHEN reminiscing about years spent as a high school student it’s the friendships that were made and never faltered that are treasured the most.

Lara Hart

18 Sep 2024

Events

Youth Showcase – a gift that keeps on giving

GIVING young people a platform where they can gain confidence and skills that can flow through into all parts of their lives – that’s the philosophy behind the Boonah Arts Festival Youth Showcase.

Wendy Creighton

18 Sep 2024