Canungra

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

By David Day Canungra RSL Sub Branch will host a service at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Kokoda Barracks, on Tuesday August 18, starting at 11am, to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan and the 58th Anniversary of the Battles of Coral and Balmoral. This Service […]

Twenty-five years ago, I took my first baby to his first well-baby check-up. Like most new mothers, I arrived armed with questions. Was he growing enough? Sleeping enough? Was I doing it right? His doctor, Dr Friend, listened patiently and then offered one simple piece of advice. “Don’t sweat the […]

By Di Ayscough Have you ever considered what it means to have faith and trust?  A recent discussion at SLAngers considered the meaning of faith and trust.  Are these words interchangeable? Where does hope fit into the equation?  The dictionary states faith means full of loyalty and trust, while it […]

South-east Queensland is home to several freshwater turtle species.  One of the most common is the Eastern Long-necked Turtle. One of the most distinguishing features of this species is its long neck.  The length of the neck can be at least half the length of the shell.  This species can […]

At the Opening Ball of the new Canungra School of Arts building on July 7, 1856 it was felt necessary to have two orchestras in attendance so that the dancing would be continuous.  One of these comprised Charlie Taylor on piano, Bill Pidd on the fiddle and Harvey Mahoney on the accordion. […]

Jason Rhoades has made it his life’s work to continue a century-old family legacy of building, farming and timber services in Canungra. The Rhoades family have lived in the district for more than 120 years with roots tracing back to Jason’s great-grandparents in Boyland during the 1900s.  The family business […]

A decision by the Scenic Rim Regional Council to slash its local advertising spend has prompted ongoing discussions about the role and value of community newspapers in keeping residents informed about local issues and council decisions. Council’s budget decision triggered a Right to Information request by Scenic Rim Media, which […]