As Scenic Rim’s Portfolio Councillor for Community, Arts and Culture, I was pleased to see the wide range of projects and organisations supported in the first round of Council’s 2024-2025 Community Grants Program. Thirty-two community groups across the Scenic Rim will share in more than $246,800 in Council grants including […]
The smoke haze that we’ve seen across the region in recent weeks has been a timely reminder for everyone across the Scenic Rim to be prepared for bushfire as well as other natural disasters. Whether it’s the wet season, storm season or bushfire season, all Scenic Rim residents need to […]
Town Centre Revitalisation As work continues apace on the revitalisation of the Beaudesert Town Centre, I urge you to continue to support local businesses that may have been affected by the changed traffic arrangements currently in place. The works will continue for at least another couple of months so please […]
Out and About Once of the nicest things about my role is getting to meet so many wonderful people in the community. I have recently been to the Ladies morning tea at Phlat Chat Café and then on Sunday, I went to the RSL markets at Kooralbyn. My view is […]
I have been attending various events across the region and recently attended a lovely BBQ at Kooralbyn hitching rail. I wanted to thank everyone who welcomed me. I saw hundreds of Ducatti motorbikes coming from the Kooralbyn resort where they had been staying. It was great to see such a […]
It’s been a busy few weeks as I settle into my role as the elected councillor for Division Three. As with any new job, it takes time to familiarise yourself with an organisation’s systems, processes, and culture, and I’m grateful to the Council staff who have assisted with my transition […]
Adaptive Re-Use of Former Sale Yards The pig and calf sale yard has been a divisive and emotive issue in the community and although much of the information that stirred such emotion was incorrect, as confirmed in the heritage appeal process, Council have responded to these community concerns and are […]
2023 Business Excellence Awards Nominations are now open for these biennial awards for local businesses. I encourage all business owners to consider nominating as this is the perfect opportunity to evaluate the strategic pathway, strengths, performance, and achievements of your operations. The awards are also a great way to receive […]
Brickbat Cr West has expressed disappointment that four of her fellow Councillors (all male) overruled the sentiment of gender equity equality by failing to vote for her to fill the final spot on the CEO recruitment panel. I’m sure Scenic Rim residents have lost count of the number of times […]
The following are my views, not those of the Editor. Any threats of legal action can be directed to me. Bouquet Council’s Ordinary Meeting of 21 June 2022 included Selection of an Additional Councillor as Panel Member for Chief Executive Officer Recruitment. There were two nominations: Cr West (nominated by […]
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