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A message from Cr Duncan McInnes

LAST week’s Pest Animal and Weed Symposium, which I attended in Gladstone, was a valuable opportunity to learn more about what is being done to protect our primary industries and natural environment from invasive plants and feral animals.

Guest Writer
28 May 2025
Council

A message from Cr Marshall Chalk

IT WAS great to see the recent announcement of more than $1.13 million in funding from the Australian Government for the construction of female-friendly change rooms for the Beaudesert Kingfishers Rugby League Club.

Staff Writers
21 May 2025
Council

Message from Cr Duncan McInnes

THE recent opening of Kengoon Bridge outside Kalbar is great news for our agricultural community, residents, and visitors to the west of the Scenic Rim.

Guest Writer
14 May 2025
Federal Politics

SWING TO LABOR - HOLDS IN WRIGHT, Coalition MP wins 6th term

IT TOOK less than a three percent swing for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party to win at least a 46 seat majority and to unseat Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton.

Wendy Creighton
07 May 2025
Council

Development and windfalls

THE Scenic Rim Regional Council has reported an unexpected gain of $24.5 million above budget for March.

Staff Writers
07 May 2025
Council

A message from Mayor Tom Sharp

MARKING the beginning of Queensland Small Business Month last week we welcomed our region’s business owners and operators to Council’s first Business Breakfast of 2025.

Guest Writer
07 May 2025
Council

Council to join DFV champions network

SCENIC Rim councillors have voted to join the Local Government Domestic and Family Violence Champions Network.

Staff Writers
07 May 2025
Council

On the Council planner’s desk - 30th April, 2025

ARE you interested in what developments are in the planning stages in your neighbourhood?

Staff Writers
30 Apr 2025
Council

A message from Cr Marshall Chalk

IT WAS great to see the strong turnout at the four Anzac Day commemorations I attended last week.

Guest Writer
30 Apr 2025
Federal Politics

Nicole Thompson - Australian Greens

MY THREE key advocacies for the Scenic Rim would be: Future proofing the Scenic Rim in regard to the climate emergency we are facing. I would use the full resources of the Greens to develop a plan which would have a broad scope.

Guest Writer
23 Apr 2025
Federal Politics

Natalie Davies - One Nation

One Nation has committed to establishing a policy in response to the failed fire ant program, which has done nothing to eradicate fire ants.

Guest Writer
23 Apr 2025
Federal Politics

Scott Buchholz LNP - Sitting Member

AS YOUR Federal LNP Member for Wright, I’m proud to have a strong track record of delivering for the Scenic Rim – and I’m committed to continuing that work.

Guest Writer
23 Apr 2025
Federal Politics

Pam McCreadie - ALP

AS A mum, a public servant and a volunteer, I get to see every day not only the struggles of families but also the joy and wonder of the community I live in.

Guest Writer
23 Apr 2025
Federal Politics

Justin McGuiness - Gerard Rennick People First Party

I AM running as a candidate for the Gerard Rennick People First Party to stand up for Australians who want to stand up for themselves and to help create a better future for the next generation.

Guest Writer
23 Apr 2025
Council

A message from Deputy Mayor Duncan McInnes - 23rd April 2025

AS DEPUTY Chair of Scenic Rim’s Local Disaster Management Group, I welcomed the recent announcement of federal government funding for flood cameras for three key locations across our region.

Guest Writer
23 Apr 2025
Council

Community feedback sought on Council’s draft Budget

COMMUNITY consultation on Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Draft 2025-2026 Budget has opened following its endorsement by councillors, last Wednesday.

Staff Writers
23 Apr 2025
Council

Road renewal fund proposed in draft Council Budget

BIG ticket road projects in the draft Scenic Rim Regional Council Budget include a $5.8 million allocation to the ‘renewal of council’s road network’ and $1 million for a ‘new asphalt renewal program’.

Wendy Creighton
16 Apr 2025
Council

Green levy plus 7% hike in rates in draft Budget

A NEW tax and a 7% average increase in rates and charges are proposed in the Scenic Rim Regional Council’s draft Budget.

Wendy Creighton
16 Apr 2025
Council

Secret council administration restructure underway?

This week, the Scenic Rim Regional Council called for applications to fill three Director level roles – Corporate and Community Services, Planning and Development, and Infrastructure Services.

Staff Writers
16 Apr 2025