Council

A Message from Cr Duncan McInnes

COUNCIL had a packed agenda at last week’s Ordinary Meeting, with three key reports showing how we are continuing to build better roads and bridges, manage waste more efficiently and maintain a sound financial position for our growing region.

Guest Writer

05 Nov 2025

Council

Proposed local government reforms ‘brilliant’ says Mayor

COUNCILLORS will be able to appoint senior council staff and conduct breaches will be removed from the councillor conduct framework under new legislation the Crisafulli Government plans to introduce to State Parliament, before the end of the year.

Staff Writers

29 Oct 2025

Council

A message from Cr Marshall Chalk - 29th October 2025

LAST week I attended Boonah High School’s Evening for Excellence, to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its students across four identified pillars: academic, cultural, sporting and community.

Guest Writer

29 Oct 2025

Council

A message from Cr Duncan McInnes - 22nd October 2025

AS COUNCIL’s Transport and Infrastructure portfolio councillor, I’m beyond proud that we have taken out two major titles at the 2025 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Queensland and Northern Territory Excellence Awards.

Guest Writer

22 Oct 2025

Council

A message from Cr Marshall Chalk - 15th October 2025

AFTER a wet year it has turned slightly dry in the last few weeks, however the longer term forecast is for above average rainfall this summer, so hopefully it starts raining shortly.

Guest Writer

15 Oct 2025

Council

TOM SHARP: LOWERING THE DRAWBRIDGE

TOM Sharp has this way about him, an air of quiet dependability and look-you-in-the-eye frankness that makes you believe that whatever he says is something you can rely on.

Guest Writer

08 Oct 2025

Council

World-first Rotary wildlife rescue wins Council support

IN WHAT was described as a landmark decision, Scenic Rim councillors have agreed to lease land at Tamborine to the Rotary Club of Southeast Queensland Wildlife Rescue.

Staff Writers

08 Oct 2025

Council

A message from Mayor Tom Sharp

THANKS to everyone who joined me for a Cuppa with the Mayor at Arthur Clive’s Bakery Cafe in Boonah last Friday.

Guest Writer

08 Oct 2025

Council

A message from Cr Duncan McInnes - 1st October 2025

IT WAS great to see so many local groups from our part of the Scenic Rim recognised in Council’s Community Grants Program.

Guest Writer

01 Oct 2025

Council

Message from Cr Marshall Chalk - 24th September 2025

RURAL Road Safety Month in September is shining a spotlight on the unique risks that come with driving in rural and regional areas.

Guest Writer

24 Sep 2025

Council

New directors, new titles, new roles at Scenic Rim

THE ‘Acting’ titles have fallen away in the three leadership roles answerable only to CEO David Keenan at the Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Wendy Creighton

17 Sep 2025

Council

A message from Mayor Tom Sharp - 17th September 2025

TODAY, on Australian Citizenship Day, I will have the honour of welcoming 27 new Australians into the Scenic Rim community.

Guest Writer

17 Sep 2025

Council

A message from Cr Marshall Chalk - 3rd September 2025

AS COUNCIL’S Economic Development Portfolio councillor, I was pleased with the outcome of last week’s Ordinary Meeting, where Council gave its backing to Somerset Regional Council’s call for the Queensland Government to make the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program a permanent fixture.

Guest Writer

03 Sep 2025

Council

A Message from the Mayor Tom Sharp

RECENT weeks have highlighted the many ways we invest in our future, reflect on our past, and celebrate the creativity that makes the Scenic Rim unique.

Guest Writer

27 Aug 2025

Council

A message from Cr Duncan McInnes - 20th August 2025

IT’S been a big couple of weeks for the Scenic Rim, with major wins for our environment, our community and our sporting spirit.

Guest Writer

20 Aug 2025

Council

CEO BOOSTS WAGE OFFER

A TWO hour strike by three of the six unions involved in pay negotiations with the Scenic Rim Regional Council has resulted in an increased pay offer by CEO David Keenan.

Wendy Creighton

06 Aug 2025

Council

A message from Mayor Tom Sharp - 6th August 2025

IT’S THAT time of year again - Queensland’s bushfire season is here. Officially it runs from July to February, with the peak season being October to February.

Guest Writer

06 Aug 2025

Council

Councillor makes a call to action on DFV prevention

ONLY 26 percent of Queensland’s 77 local authorities have a formal domestic and family violence prevention strategy – the Scenic Rim Regional Council is one of them.

Staff Writers

30 Jul 2025

Council

A message from Cr Duncan McInnes - 30th July 2025

IT WAS great to see our region being supported as part of an almost $30 million funding package through the Resilient Rivers SEQ program to support waterway restoration and topsoil preservation across South East Queensland.

Guest Writer

30 Jul 2025