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 16 hours ago
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 16 hours ago
Council A message from Cr Marshall Chalk THANKS to everyone in our part of the region who contributed to the success of the Farm Gate Trail on Sunday. Guest Writer 23 Jul 2025
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 16 Jul 2025
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 16 Jul 2025
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 16 Jul 2025
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 16 Jul 2025
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 16 Jul 2025
Council New green tax, other charges up A $50 environmental levy will be a new charge on rates bills. Staff Writers 16 Jul 2025
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 16 Jul 2025
Council A Message from the Mayor Tom Sharp THE 2025 – 2026 Budget adopted by Council last week reflects the current economic climate and its impact on ratepayers as well as Council. Guest Writer 16 Jul 2025
Council Can we expect a hefty increase in rates? Scenic Rim rates could increase by as much as 7 percent this financial year if councillors adopt recommendations. Wendy Creighton 09 Jul 2025
Council A message from Cr Duncan McInnes - 9th July 2025 I WAS very pleased to see the significant investment the Queensland Government has made in the Scenic Rim through its recent Budget. Guest Writer 09 Jul 2025
Council A message from Cr Marshall Chalk THE Winter Harvest Festival in Kalbar last weekend was a fantastic finale, with our Scenic Rim Food Ambassador chefs, local growers and artisans showing off the best of the region’s produce through cooking demonstrations, workshops and displays. Guest Writer 02 Jul 2025
Council Council says ‘no more’ to Kalbar subdivision court case THE QM Properties’ subdivision on the eastern outskirts of Kalbar will be approved following a decision by councillors to call a halt on fighting the appeal in the Planning and Environment Court. Wendy Creighton 02 Jul 2025
Council A message from Mayor Tom Sharp IT WAS a pleasure to welcome to the Scenic Rim the Assistant Minister for Regional Development Senator the Honourable Anthony Chisholm for the official opening of Kengoon Bridge, last week. Guest Writer 25 Jun 2025
Council A message from Cr Duncan McInnes THE focus of recent activities has been very much on all things agricultural. Guest Writer 18 Jun 2025
Council A message from Cr Marshall Chalk THANKS to everyone who turned out to support the recent Boonah Show. Guest Writer 11 Jun 2025
Council Exceptional council donation to the Boonah Show SCENIC RIM councillors agreed to a request for an “exceptional circumstances” donation of $25,000 to the Boonah Show Society to “ensure the successful delivery of the 2025 event”. Wendy Creighton 04 Jun 2025
