Council Red tape, failed council processes, homeowners left with no options HOMEOWNERS at the centre of the dispute have spoken with the Fassifern Guardian about their protracted experience with council, facing often contradictory claims. Wendy Creighton 3 hours ago
Council Mayor accuses administration of gaslighting SCENIC Rim Mayor Tom Sharp has accused council management of gaslighting by making a complaint against him to the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) in a move to divert attention away from an issue he raised. Wendy Creighton 3 hours ago
State Politics Scenic Rim electoral boundaries to remain in place POPULATION growth in the State Government electorate of Scenic Rim has not been significant enough to figure in the forthcoming electoral boundary redistribution. Staff Writers 3 hours ago
Council $29M capital works in the pipeline KEY infrastructure projects funded in the 2025 – 2026 Council budget include upgrades to ongoing work on Kerry, Beechmont and Veresdale Scrub roads. Staff Writers 3 hours ago
Council Three year, $5.5M spend on ICT IN A move described as enhancing council efficiency and service delivery to ratepayers, Scenic Rim Regional Council will spend $5.5 million over the next three years on upgrades to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems. Staff Writers 3 hours ago
Council Capital works budget allocated more than $29 million SCENIC Rim councillors voted in a $119.6 million 2025-2026 Budget with a $29.1 million capital works program, last week. Staff Writers 3 hours ago
Council New green tax, other charges up A $50 environmental levy will be a new charge on rates bills. Staff Writers 3 hours ago
Council Scenic Rim rates up by 4.5% to 4.9% SCENIC Rim councillors voted in a 4.5 percent average rate rise on principal places of residence, both rural and urban, at the annual Budget meeting, last week. Wendy Creighton 3 hours ago
Rural Life Sextuplet of twins in a decade of days THE chances of a beef cow giving birth to twins is less than two percent. Wendy Creighton 3 hours ago
Fassifern Guardian Reading and weeding, nomination shines light on Judith’s handywork LOVE for the land and the written word has earned a Tamborine Mountain resident a nomination in the 2025 National Landcare Awards. Lara Hart 9 hours ago
Rural Life Sextuplet of twins in a decade of days THE chances of a beef cow giving birth to twins is less than two percent. Wendy Creighton 3 hours ago
Fassifern Guardian Reading and weeding, nomination shines light on Judith’s handywork LOVE for the land and the written word has earned a Tamborine Mountain resident a nomination in the 2025 National Landcare Awards. Lara Hart 9 hours ago
Fassifern Guardian Gambling grants land where they’re needed most A REFURBISHED classroom, sheep yard equipment, a mower and maintenance equipment are some of the projects which fared well in Round 123 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants. Lara Hart 9 hours ago
Fassifern Guardian On the watch, decades spent as Harrisville’s eyes on crime IT HAS been 35 years since residents of Harrisville and its surrounding areas formed a Neighbourhood Watch. Lara Hart 9 hours ago
Rural Review Regional opportunities ripe for the picking THERE is potential for career growth and wealth creation in regional areas like the Scenic Rim, but it’s going untapped and that’s something academics like Professor Ben Lyons wants to change. Lara Hart 9 hours ago
Police Fassifern Police - 16th July 2025 At around 11.00pm on Tuesday (July 8), a Mitsubishi Triton Utility was stolen from the Boonah Golf Club on Bruckner Hill Road. Staff Writers 9 hours ago
Rural Review Farmland values eclipse residential land increases RISES in agricultural land values have outpaced all property types in the last 20 years. Wendy Creighton 09 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - What is the NDIS? THE fundamental aim of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is to improve the quality of life of people with significant and permanent disability. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - New guidelines on accessibility of digital tech THE Australian Human Rights Commission has released new guidelines to assist organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act when providing digital products and services. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Health NDIS Feature - Stories of success from NDIS STORIES of the life-changing difference NDIS funding has made for individuals and their families are shared on the scheme’s website. Staff Writers 02 Jul 2025
Events Logistic issues addressed, Wyaralong should be the Olympic choice THE Scenic Rim council-appointed Olympic advisory committee has reaffirmed the bid to host the 2032 Olympic rowing at Lake Wyaralong in face of the latest recommendation that flatwater competitions be held in Sydney. Wendy Creighton 09 Jul 2025
Screen Four Letters of Love - A poetic ode to destiny, longing and connection FOLLOWING weeks of a cinematic landscape dominated by family films and big screen blockbusters, Four Letters of Love arrives like a breath of lyrical fresh air - an unapologetically tender and introspective drama that dares to believe in the mystical, mysterious undercurrents of destiny. Alexis Poulsen 09 Jul 2025
Events Antiques and curiosities return to Kalbar HERE’S a word many won’t have heard … garagenalia, that’s a collection of items related to the history of motoring with an emphasis on vintage and antique pieces. Staff Writers 09 Jul 2025
Screen A New Dawn: James Gunn’s Superman soars on the horizon HOPE. It’s the word most closely associated with Superman - emblazoned as the meaning behind the iconic ‘S’ symbol on his chest. Alexis Poulsen 02 Jul 2025
Sport Bombers boost top three goal for footy finals THE Fassifern Bombers Reserve Grade team accepts that Brothers and Redbank Plains are setting the standard at this stage of the season. However, the players and coaching staff know that holding third spot for the Rugby League Ipswich finals is the... David Lems 1 hour ago
Sport Skilful Holly shooting for higher netball goals TALENTED Aratula netballer Holly Maskelyne and her family deserve praise for their commitment helping a promising teenager fulfil her sporting dreams. Holly is travelling regularly from her country location to Ipswich and Brisbane as part of her... David Lems 1 hour ago
Sport Brumbies soccer sides eye shot at finals THE Boonah Brumbies Senior men and Over-30 sides are one step closer to securing spots in this year’s Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) finals after their latest efforts. The Brumbies Senior men drew 2-2 with Mansfield Eagles after... David Lems 2 hours ago
Sport Ex-Bomber Rhys back helping Norths rise FORMER Ipswich Grammar School student Rhys Teelow felt at home making his A-Grade comeback for Norths in the Tigers’ latest 58-16 victory. However, the powerful second rower scarcely recognized the patched-up Fassifern Bombers team he had played... David Lems 2 hours ago