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
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
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 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
State Politics Scenic Rim roads in State Budget boost FUNDING for Scenic Rim roads, sports facilities, schools and health and emergency services all featured in the State Government’s recent Budget announcements. Wendy Creighton 02 Jul 2025
