Shar Bromley, Aura Healing House Apothecary Shoppe
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SUPPORT OUR CBD: entries now open

THERE is still time to enter the Support our CBD shop local giveaway in support of Beaudesert businesses being impacted by ongoing roadworks. There is a $500 cash prize up for grabs, donated by Scenic Rim MP Jon Krause, vouchers donated by participating businesses and other prizes. To enter, shoppers […]

Scenic Rim's Mayor, Tom Sharp
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Mayor’s Column 

As Mayor, I was proud that the Scenic Rim was able to host the recent public hearing as part of the Australian Government’s inquiry into local government sustainability. Following written submissions to the inquiry by the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport, Scenic Rim was […]

Mayor's column
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Mayor’s column 

My thanks to everyone who took part in the community consultation which will assist Council in developing the Integrated Transport Plan for the Scenic Rim, and to those who provided feedback on the Sport and Recreation Plan 2024-2034 which was adopted by Council last week. This Council is committed to […]

Kerri Cryer
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Cr Kerri Cryer

Come on a Journey – Beaudesert 150 Years  An exhibition inviting the Scenic Rim community to take a stroll down memory lane and step into the story of Beaudesert will be a highlight of the town’s 150th birthday celebrations this year.  Come on a Journey – Beaudesert 150 Years – opens […]

Tamborine Dawn Service.
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Councillor Comment – Cr Kerri Cryer

Swearing In Since being sworn into the new Council last month, (an amazing life moment!), I have greatly enjoyed the experience of working with the new team, to help represent our communities and the region as a whole. I am quite excited to be a part of this team, for […]

Jennifer Sanders. Image supplied.
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Councillor Comment – Cr Jennifer Sanders

Major infrastructure Upgrade in Short street to help reduce flooding Works on the underground storm water network on Short Street have commenced to address the longstanding issue with flooding and deliver major drainage improvements that are vital to businesses in the Beaudesert town centre and the safety of the community […]

Cr Stephen Moriarty with Deputy Mayor Duncan McInnes. Image Supplied
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First order of business for first meeting of new Council

The appointment of Councillors to key roles was the first order of business at the first meeting of Scenic Rim’s 2024-2028 Council term.  The meeting saw Councillor Duncan McInnes OAM appointed Deputy Mayor for the next four years, Councillor Stephen Moriarty appointed Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group with […]

Former teacher Steve Moriarty (centre) at the Scenic Rim Business Awards
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Councillor Comment – Cr Stephen Moriarty

Welcome to my first ‘Council Comment’ column since being elected as the Councillor for Division 3.  I would like to thank everyone for their messages of congratulations and words of support since being elected.  It is an honour and a privilege to be serving the community in which I was […]

Retiring Councillors Virginia West and Michael Enright. Image Supplied.
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Councillors’ contribution applauded at final meeting of Council term

At today’s Ordinary Meeting, Mayor Greg Christensen paid tribute to Councillor colleagues, Michael Enright and Virginia West, who are retiring from local government, having chosen not to stand in the current council elections. Scenic Rim’s longest-serving Councillor, Virginia West, was first elected to Beaudesert Shire Council in 2004 and has […]

Michael Enright
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Council Comment

Happy New Year I wish you all a very happy, healthy and safe New Year.   For many in the region, the start of 2024 has been very difficult with the impacts from the severe storm on Christmas night.   Thank you to those who have worked so hard to assist during […]