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Queenslanders urged to drive safely and slow down this Easter

As the Easter school holidays begin and more people get set to hit the road, the Queensland Government has launched a campaign today reminding motorists there’s ‘no excuse for speeding’. The campaign comes as the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) continues to urge Queenslanders to drive safely and […]

Cr Kerri Cryer
Council News

Councillor Column – Cr Kerri Cryer 

As Scenic Rim’s Portfolio Councillor for Community, Arts and Culture, it was a pleasure to officially open Council’s first exhibition of 2025, Maps & Traces, at The Centre Beaudesert. This exhibition is an amazing collection of work by Tamborine Mountain artist Bronwyn Davies, celebrating trees as powerful symbols of survival and […]

Cr Steve Moriarty
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Cr Moriarty Column – Beaudesert Bulletin

As this is my first column for 2025, I would like to wish you a very happy new year! I hope you enjoyed a safe and enjoyable festive season. I took the opportunity to spend quality time with my family and friends, play some golf, do a little travel, and […]

CLOSED: Camping sites on farms are caught in a Council crackdown
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Council crackdown closes campgrounds

SOME Scenic Rim farmers hosting ‘Hip Camp’ campers on their properties were given less than a week to comply with Scenic Rim Regional Council regulations or close their camping operations following a crackdown by Council. The Canungra Times spoke to several affected farmers who agreed on the condition that they […]

2032 Olympic Rowing Bid
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Scenic Rim Regional Council further drives bid to host 2032 olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events

Scenic Rim Regional Council and key government stakeholders today reiterated the region’s push as the best location suited to host a number of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games events, including the renowned rowing and canoeing competitions. One of the region’s key natural assets and home of Queensland’s State Rowing […]

Debbie and John Reid outside their Tina Street home. Photo by Larraine Sathicq.
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A frightening night as water pours in

Tina Street residents, John and Debbie Reid has a long, frightening night when six inches of water went through their Tina Street property on November 11. The couple, who have lived in the home for over 30 years, spent the night trying to mitigate water racing under their home, worried […]

Cr Jennifer Sanders at dog park. Image supplied.
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Councillor Comment – Jennifer Sanders

November was a busy, yet productive month. The month kicked off with The Long Sunset at Elysian Fields. The sold out event attracted thousands of visitors to our region from November 1-3, and was one of the best attended event in its history.  It was fabulous to have Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young […]

Mayor's column
Council Watch

Mayor’s column 

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 […]

Steve Moriarty will stand for Division 3 in 2024.
Council Watch

Cr Moriarty

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 […]

Kerri Cryer
Council News

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 […]