POLITICS Scenic Rim election at the starters gate At midday today, the Queensland Local Government election process will begin with the publishing of the Notice of Election by the Electoral Commission. Wendy Creighton 22 Feb 2020
POLITICS 2020 Council election: Candidates so far With the election fast approaching, it’s important to get to know the candidates that may one day represent your division. Drew Creighton 31 Jan 2020
Exclusive New contender in Scenic Rim mayoral race Dr Chris Summers has announced plans to stand as a candidate for Mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council at the forthcoming local government election. Wendy Creighton 18 Feb 2020
POLITICS Sharp to run for Mayor of the Scenic Rim Tom Sharp from Beechmont has declared his plans to nominate for the Scenic Rim Mayoralty, which means there are now four contenders for the top role in the Regional Council. Wendy Creighton 20 Feb 2020
POLITICS Marshall Chalk to stand for Division 5 Grazier, former champion footballer and father of three, Marshall Chalk has launched his campaign for Division 5 in the forthcoming Scenic Rim Local Government election. Wendy Creighton 07 Feb 2020
POLITICS Mayoral contenders joust over jobs Battle for the Scenic Rim Mayoralty A war of words has broken out between the two candidates for Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayoralty race. Mayoral candidate John Brent evoked a response from incumbent Greg Christensen when he published a press... Wendy Creighton 11 Feb 2020
POLITICS Julie de Visser to run for Division 5 “I have been working hard as a volunteer with a number of local groups and I admire the dedication of local people who make this a great place to live.” Drew Creighton 30 Jan 2020
POLITICS John Brent to recontest for Mayor Inaugural Mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council, John Brent, announced he would run again for the position. Drew Creighton 28 Jan 2020
NEWS Cr Duncan McInnes awarded OAM Duncan McInnes joined the ranks of some of Australia’s foremost citizens, being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. Drew Creighton 26 Jan 2020
POLITICS Pay rise for Mayor and Councillors The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors of the newly elected Scenic Rim Regional Council following the March election, will be eligible for a pay rise. Staff Writers 25 Jan 2020
POLITICS Caz Osborne to run for Division 5 “I want to be part of the team that creates a better and more sustainable future for our region, its community, its people and its visitors,” Caz said. Drew Creighton 23 Jan 2020
POLITICS Cr McInnes to recontest Division 6 Duncan McInnes will again recontest his Division 6 seat in the upcoming local government elections. Drew Creighton 23 Jan 2020
NEWS Mayor announces reelection bid Scenic Rim Mayor, Greg Christensen, has announced plans to seek a second term. Staff Writers 18 Dec 2019
POLITICS Cr Waistell to retire, slams council culture “I decided one year into my second term I would not run again, I’m tired of the workplace culture and my wife is tired of the pettiness,” Nigel said. Drew Creighton 21 Jan 2020
Exclusive Long term Councillor won’t seek re-election The calling of the 2020 Local Government election will mark the retirement from politics of Cr Rick Stanfield after 21 years representing the Boonah division. Wendy Creighton 20 Jan 2020
POLITICS Jon Krause to run again for Scenic Rim Member for Scenic Rim has once again been preselected to run as the LNP nominee for the electorate in the 2020 election. This will be the fourth time he has been preselected since 2011, and says he is fired up to deliver for the region. “Every day... Staff Writers 26 Nov 2019
POLITICS Call for injection of cash from state government for fires, drought Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause has hit out at the state government’s lack of action on the Canungra and Beechmont fires and has called on them to not make the same mistake with the western Scenic Rim fires. Drew Creighton 26 Nov 2019
Fassifern Guardian Push for public inquiry into bushfires A call for a public inquiry into the recent and current bushfires will be made in the parliamentary committee for Innovation, Tourism and Environment. Drew Creighton 22 Nov 2019
POLITICS Developers to sight conditions before decision Developers will be given a draft set of conditions ahead of the Scenic Rim Regional Council’s decision on whether an application will be approved or refused. Wendy Creighton 31 Oct 2019
