David Keenan
News

Keenan to return as CEO

Embattled Scenic Rim Regional Council Chief Executive Officer David Keenan will return to the role following a Special Meeting of Council on Wednesday 6 December. Keenan took leave to play in the National Masters AFL Carnival on the Sunshine Coast in early October and did not return to the position. […]

Jamal Fogarty
Sport

Fogarty with raiders until 2026

Halfback Jamal Fogarty has signed on with the Canberra Raiders for an additional two seasons, with the final year (2026) an option. The former Beaudesert Kingfishers player has played 39 matches for the Raiders since joining the club in 2022. He said he is looking forward to guiding some of […]

Greg Christensen
News

Christensen seeks third term as Mayor

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen has announded that he will run as candidate for Mayor of Scenic Rim in the 2024 Local Government Election. “I have been approached by many people keen to know that I will be available to continue leading the exciting journey our region is on,” he […]

Aunty Janis Page with Jye Atkins, Oskah Snowden, Tane McKeagg and Aunty Geraldine Page KM
News

Yarns and Eats at Gleneagle State School

Photo gallery below. Gleneagle State School’s Yarns and Eats event gives families the chance to connect with the school and give feedback how the school can better celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Student and parents enjoyed morning tea and a traditional welcome […]

Shiloh Staines with Vicki McAteer KM
News

Yarnbombers bring Christmas spirit

Beaudesert’s Yarnbombers are back this year, bringing Christmas spirit to the town and covering public spaces with cheery crocheted Christmas decorations. Vicki McAteer said they started by decorating Jubilee Park and are moving throughout the town. “This actually takes a long time – two days – and there is only […]

Artist impression of aerial view of the revitalised Beaudesert town centre.
News

Town centre flooding woes to end as work begins

Flooding issues in Beaudesert’s central business district should be a thing of the past once the next step in the town centre revitalisation plans are complete. Stages 3 and 4 of the project, which comprises drainage works on Short Street and the Gateway Precinct (parklands), will now begin in January […]

Lake Moogerah
News

Excellence award for Lake Moogerah upgrades

Scenic Rim Regional Council has received an award for excellence for its Lake Moogerah Caravan Park Upgrade Project. The Environment and Sustainability Award was presented at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia – Queensland and Northern Territory’s 2023 Excellence Awards, which acknowledge outstanding public works projects. Scenic Rim Mayor […]

Water Plan
News

Wyaralong Dam to be connected to water grid

Seqwater has released the 2023 Water Security Program outlining a 30-year strategic plan for South East Queensland water needs. As outlined in the South East Queensland Regional Plan, population is set to grow to more than 6 million over the next 30 years. The primary water source for Beaudesert is […]

Members of the public meet with Cleanaway and Arup staff at a community information session
News

Cleanaway addresses community concerns

Waste management company, Cleanaway held several information sessions in Beaudesert regarding a proposed $700 million Energy from Waste (EfW) facility at Bromelton. The facility would generate electricity from non-recyclable waste diverted from landfill. Cleanaway’s web site states that the proposed technology has been successfully used in cities across Europe, North […]

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Council News

Scenic Rim Regional Council Comments

Cr Jeff McConnell, Deputy Major & Division 2 Councillor Beaudesert Show Congratulations to everyone involved in this year’s Beaudesert Show, whether as an organiser, steward, exhibitor or participant.  This was a great event that brought families and friends together and highlighted the talent in our community and the quality of […]