Scott Buchholz (Wright, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I had the great pleasure of attending the B150 Beaudesert sesquicentennial gala dinner a few weeks ago. The community came together for the most wonderful night of celebrations, which was the 150-year anniversary of the founding of Beaudesert, the heart of my community. The room was packed to the rafters with a who's who of Beaudesert, from local residents and business owners to longstanding community organisations, volunteers and local dignitaries. The night was well supported by civic leaders, including the mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council, Tom Sharp, and the state member, Jon Krause MP. It was truly a fantastic night. I'd like to pay special tribute to the organising committee, led by Tim Andrews, and all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make the night a celebration, but special mention goes to Mark Plunkett from the Historical Society of Beaudesert.

The celebrations were much more than just a gala dinner. Throughout the year there were a number of different events that we got the opportunity to attend. There was a launch event at the beginning of the year. There was the dancing through the ages ball, and then there was the family and fun day, held in conjunction with the high school, which was also celebrating its 60th anniversary. It has truly been a year of celebrations. From the great local families who've built our community through to the many more families who have followed them since, the rich history of Beaudesert is special, and there are many more pages left to write. Come visit beautiful Beaudesert, the heart of the Scenic Rim. It is Lonely Planet's eighth-hottest destination in the world. (Time expired)