Lead Radiographer Andrew Williams with the new MRI at Vivid Radiology
News

Scenic Rim set for first MRI

Beaudesert residents will soon have access to MRI scans closer to home, with Vivid Radiology preparing to launch the Scenic Rim’s first MRI service in September. The new machine at Vivid Radiology’s Beaudesert clinic is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel to Logan, Brisbane or the Gold […]

Evie playing for McAuley College
Sport

Regional reward for McAuley girls

The McAuley College and Emmaus College Open Girls rugby league team has capped a breakthrough season by qualifying for the 2026 Karyn Murphy Cup SEQ Quad Series after finishing runners-up in the Titans Challenge. The combined side fell 24-4 to Bellbird State Secondary College in the Titans Challenge grand final […]

Canungra

REVEALED: Moriarty complaint prompts ‘not effective’ fuel card audit 

An internal Scenic Rim Regional Council audit found the organisation’s management of council fuel cards was “not effective”, identifying weaknesses in policies, card allocation and record keeping. It comes after a Council fuel card bungle sparked accountability questions in mid-2025.   The findings are contained in an internal audit report obtained by  Scenic Rim […]

Canungra

Back Creek

Back Creek starts at the Southern part of the plateau near Timbarra Drive and trickles North through Akoonah Timbarra Reserve, through Beechmont Estate and the Avocado Farm, through cattle pasture and properties off South West Road. It then goes under Beechmont Road Bridge at Graceleigh Park to Beechmont Pioneer Reserve, […]

Canungra

Stand tall for life!

By Alison Ford Good posture isn’t just about looking confident. It’s one of the simplest ways to protect your body throughout life. From childhood to our senior years, the way we sit, stand and move has a lasting impact on our health. Children who develop good posture early often have […]

2026 Penrite ProMX Championship volunteers. Image supplied
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Queensland Moto Park Delivers a Winning Weekend for the Scenic Rim

Thousands Descend on Coulson for Australia’s Premier Motocross Championship Finale The Scenic Rim was once again in the national spotlight over the weekend as Queensland Moto Park (QMP) at Coulson hosted the final round of the 2026 Penrite ProMX Championship, Australia’s premier motocross series. Over two action-packed days on 1–2 August, thousands […]

Jenny and Mick Young
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Markets make way for PCYC

The beginning of construction of Scenic Rim’s PCYC marks the end of a local institution – the Beaudesert Markets. Market organiser Jenny Young has announced the final market in Dick Westerman Park will be held on Saturday September 5, 2026. “We’ve been told they are starting work mid-September,” Jenny said. […]

Annabelle Johnson from Kooralbyn performs
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Learning an instrument is a gift for life

Learning to play a musical instrument is about much more than mastering notes and rhythms.  From improving concentration and confidence to encouraging creativity and building lifelong friendships, music offers benefits that extend well beyond the practice room. Whether it’s piano, guitar, drums, singing or violin, learning music helps children and […]

Tamborine Mountain

Small group travel

By Gina Storey Small group travel has never been so popular.  Our wonderful partner Collette has shifted their focus globally to small group explorations with an average of 19 passengers (maximum 24).  With this smaller number of like-minded travellers, you stay in boutique hotels in great locations, you meet and […]

Tamborine Mountain

Youth Group raises $450 for Nigerian orphanage

A local Junior Youth Group has raised $450 for the Land of Hope Orphanage in Nigeria as part of their service component through a bake sale held outside the Tamborine Mountain IGA. The youth group members spent time baking a delicious assortment of homemade treats, including cake pops, Serbian croissants, […]