Michael Enright
Council News

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 […]

Michael and Jenny Enright in Jubilee Park, Beaudesert. Photo by Keer Moriarty.
Council News

Michael Enright to retire from local politics

Cr Michael Enright has announced his intention to retire from local politics, saying he will not contest the upcoming election in March 2024. Cr Enright has held the position of Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Division Four Councillor since he was elected in 2016. “It has been an absolute privilege to […]

Jeff McConnell
Council News

Councillor Column – Cr Jeff McConnell

Christmas and New Year Greetings I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I hope that your holidays are filled with family and friends and that you all take the time to appreciate the Region that we live in. We truly are blessed with […]

Cr Virginia West
Council News

Council Comment – Cr Virginia West

Christmas Creek Road Update Residents who travel on Christmas Creek Road will be pleased to hear that the funding has now been approved for the section of road badly damaged during the rain event of 2022 and that work will commence in early December with a proposed completion date of […]

Jeff McConnell
Council News

Councillor Comments Nov 2023

LGAQ Conf In mid-October, I attended the Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ) conference that brings together Councillors from across all the 77 local governments in Qld. This is a very worthwhile conference as it allows councillors to network and compare our strategies with other councils from across the state. I […]

Jeff McConnell
Council News

McConnell to run for Mayor

Deputy Mayor Jeff McConnell has announced his intention to run for Mayor of Scenic Rim Regional Council in the 2024 Local Government elections.  McConnell has been the Division 2 Councillor for the past three years, having been elected in March 2020.  Prior to his election to Council, McConnell’s was in […]

Scenic Rim CEO David Keenan answers questions at the draft budget community consultation in Beaudesert
Council News

Where is Council’s CEO

Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Chief Executive Officer, David Keenan, has been absent from his position after taking leave and Council appears uncertain as to when or whether he will return.  Keenan, who was appointed to the position in October 2022, took leave to play in the National Masters AFL Carnival […]

Cr Michael Enright
Council News

Scenic Rim Regional Council Comments

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS  One of the Scenic Rim’s greatest treasures are our people who so generously give of their skills, time and talents for the benefit of others in our communities. This community spirit remains the backbone of our towns, villages and rural communities.   The passionate work of volunteers through […]

No Picture
Council News

Scenic Rim Regional Council Comments

Cr Jeff McConnell, Deputy Major & Division 2 Councillor Beaudesert Show Congratulations to everyone involved in this year’s Beaudesert Show, whether as an organiser, steward, exhibitor or participant.  This was a great event that brought families and friends together and highlighted the talent in our community and the quality of […]

Mayor and Councillors
Council News

Community feedback shapes budget

Feedback from the Scenic Rim community has contributed to the development of Council’s landmark $112.17 million 2023-2024 Budget. Adopted at a Special Meeting, the budget represents a milestone in Council’s ongoing journey towards becoming a more customer-focused organisation that values and responds to community feedback. Of the more than 50 […]