Rathdowney Memorial Bowls Club members on the green.
News

Council empowers community growth with minor grants program 

Scenic Rim Regional Council has allocated more than $75,000 in minor grants to 22 not-for-profit organisations which contribute to the quality of life enjoyed by many across the region.  Projects ranging from website development and marketing strategies to major upgrades for sporting clubs were endorsed by Council at its Ordinary […]

Tamborine Dawn Service.
Council News

Councillor Comment – Cr Kerri Cryer

Swearing In Since being sworn into the new Council last month, (an amazing life moment!), I have greatly enjoyed the experience of working with the new team, to help represent our communities and the region as a whole. I am quite excited to be a part of this team, for […]

Katrina Paterson, Tony Finch, Alice Gorman and Nambok Intharangsy.
News

A tasty start to Small Business Month

Small Business owners gathered for breakfast to mark the start of Small Business Month. The breakfast, hosted by Scenic Rim Regional Council with 4BC’s Olympia Kwitowski as the MC, included guest speaker Katrina Pattinson from ID (informed decisions). Pattinson gave the audience an informative overview of the economic profile for […]

Scenic Rim's Mayor, Tom Sharp
News

Scenic Rim shines in latest Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index

The Scenic Rim has once again established itself as a key player in Queensland for both social and economic prosperity, according to a recent national study.  This month saw the release of the SGS Planning and Economics’ second annual Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index (CRWI) report, which placed the Scenic […]

Jennifer Sanders. Image supplied.
Council News

Councillor Comment – Cr Jennifer Sanders

Major infrastructure Upgrade in Short street to help reduce flooding Works on the underground storm water network on Short Street have commenced to address the longstanding issue with flooding and deliver major drainage improvements that are vital to businesses in the Beaudesert town centre and the safety of the community […]

Keer Moriarty.
Editorial

Looking forward to being revitalised

Work is well underway on the Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation program. Quite frankly I’m excited about this, really excited. I know there are a number of people who have been a bit negative about the revitalisation plans, mainly whether or not we need a new library and where it should […]

Cr Stephen Moriarty with Deputy Mayor Duncan McInnes. Image supplied.
News

Councillor Comment – Cr Stephen Moriarty

Welcome to my first ‘Council Comment’ column since being elected as the councillor for Division 3. I would like to thank everyone for their messages of congratulations and words of support since being elected. It is an honour and a privilege to be serving the community in which I was […]

A SERIOUS MATTER: Farmers will be affected by the Government’s new Biosecurity Protection Levy.
News

Biosecurity tax will hit farmers hard

Farmers across Australia have been left scratching their heads by the Government’s attempt to legislate a new tax on farmers, despite a tidal wave of expert criticism. The Federal Government has tabled new laws to establish the ‘Biosecurity Protection Levy’ – intended to raise $50 million from farmers to bankroll […]

Cr Stephen Moriarty with Deputy Mayor Duncan McInnes. Image Supplied
Council News

First order of business for first meeting of new Council

The appointment of Councillors to key roles was the first order of business at the first meeting of Scenic Rim’s 2024-2028 Council term.  The meeting saw Councillor Duncan McInnes OAM appointed Deputy Mayor for the next four years, Councillor Stephen Moriarty appointed Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group with […]

Former teacher Steve Moriarty (centre) at the Scenic Rim Business Awards
Council News

Councillor Comment – Cr Stephen Moriarty

Welcome to my first ‘Council Comment’ column since being elected as the Councillor for Division 3.  I would like to thank everyone for their messages of congratulations and words of support since being elected.  It is an honour and a privilege to be serving the community in which I was […]