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
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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.
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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
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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 […]

Beaudesert is getting a major facelift
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‘We are here’

BUSINESSES in the thick of Beaudesert’s town centre revitalisation are thanking locals for their loyalty and encouraging them to hang in there amid major ongoing works, due for completion in 2025. ‘Stick with us’ – Beaudesert businesses ANYONE who has driven or walked through Beaudesert CBD lately has experienced arguably […]

Jennifer Sanders. Image supplied.
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Cr Jennifer Sanders

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 […]

Steve Moriarty
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Councillor Comment – Cr Stephen Moriarty 

Budget As Scenic Rim’s Portfolio Councillor for Sport and Recreation, it is pleasing to see Council’s 2024-2025 Budget supporting projects and programs that contribute to a healthier and more active community. My commitment is to ensure that Council continues to provide financial and logistical support to the many volunteers and […]

McAuley College is participating in the Agribusiness Gateway to Industry project.
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Program a gateway to rural jobs

A small group of colleges in the Scenic Rim region have enlisted along with 78 other schools in a government initiative aimed at encouraging young students to become part of tomorrow’s agriculture workforce. Jimboomba based Emmaus and Flagstone State Community colleges joined McAuley College in Beaudesert and Boonah State High […]

Lynne Dickman and Jennifer Sanders at the Queensland Day celebrations.
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Councillor Comment – Cr Jennifer Sanders

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 […]