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 […]

Mayor Tom Sharp with James Parer.
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Small businesses connect

A relaxed afternoon on the Beaudesert Golf Club deck set the scene for casual networking at the Business Networking Barbecue hosted by Scenic Rim Regional Council. The event, which attracted people from Beaudesert, Boonah and surrounds, closed out the local program for Queensland Small Business Month. 

At the Gondwanan Heritage exhibition launch.
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Council Comment – Cr Stephen Moriarty

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 […]

Rathdowney Memorial Bowls Club members on the green.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]