ONE of the privileges of my role as Scenic Rim’s Portfolio Councillor for Community, Arts and Culture is opening the exhibitions at The Centre Beaudesert.
The opening of the Furari Flores exhibition, which is Latin for Stealing Flowers, was another wonderful experience highlighting the talents of sensory artist Cara-Ann Simpson and featuring a panel discussion with Japanese-Australian artist Elysha Rei.
This free exhibition continues until Saturday July 19 and is well worth seeing – not only seeing but also exploring the wonder of plants through the senses of smell, hearing and touch.
Council’s cultural centres and libraries will become fun central during the school holidays with plenty of free and low-cost activities to keep everyone busy.
There will be some great hands-on activities for all ages and the great value Kids’ Flicks showing at Beaudesert, Boonah and Tamborine Mountain.
The Centre Beaudesert set the scene as we welcomed 25 of our region’s residents who became our newest Australians at a citizenship ceremony last week.
I am happy to say that a large number of these are now living in Division 2 as well as Beaudesert and its surrounds.
My congratulations to everyone involved in the recent Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular which was held for the first time in Beaudesert.
This really was a spectacular event, bringing visitors from around Australia and overseas to our beautiful part of the world.
It was fabulous to be a part of the opening ceremony and to see the competitors and displays which drew huge crowds to Beaudesert.
There’s plenty of opportunity for members of the community to have a say on Council plans which will be important in guiding the future of our region.
There’s the Draft Scenic Rim Economic Development Strategy 2026-2030, a practical plan of action to support the sustainable economic development of the Scenic Rim and its communities during the next five years and beyond.
You can share your views through a short survey on the Let’s Talk Scenic Rim community engagement platform from now until July 14, 2025.
Consultation is also open until July 14 on the second stage of the Draft Scenic Rim Integrated Transport Plan.
In the first stage of consultation last year, members of the community shared their experiences of travelling across the Scenic Rim by road, walking paths, cycling routes, and through other transport connections.
Some of the key issues raised were connections between roads and footpaths and areas of concern when travelling, with residents offering suggesting for new services and active transport options.
Don’t miss the chance to have your say on these plans which will help to shape the future of our region.
