Council Federal funds to improve Scenic Rim’s Flood network THE Scenic Rim Regional Council is among the local government areas set to benefit from the federal government’s flood resilience fund, with eight projects receiving a total of $300,000. Staff Writers 24 Apr 2024
Council Development and underspends add to Council bottom line DEVELOPMENT and building continues to boost the bottom line for the Scenic Rim Regional Council – that and a hike in fees for development assessment, plumbing certification and Moogerah Caravan Park site rentals. Wendy Creighton 17 Apr 2024
Council Arts big ideas put forward for grants COUNCILLORS will be asked to take up the Arts Reference Group’s recommendations for grants to support six ‘big ideas’ arts projects, this week. Wendy Creighton 17 Apr 2024
Council McInnes now Deputy Mayor for full term IN a return to tradition, the role of Deputy Mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council will be for the four year term. Wendy Creighton 10 Apr 2024
Council New term, new mayor, new council in the Scenic Rim SCENIC Rim Mayor Tom Sharp spoke of the “elevated expectations and the high hopes” held by the community for the incoming Council in his opening address at the swearing of the new Council last Thursday (March 4) afternoon. Staff Writers 10 Apr 2024
Council New Mayor defines the focus of his leadership role A UNIFIED Council, restoring authority to the councillors, budget reform and transparency are among the goals of the new Scenic Rim Mayor, Tom Sharp. Wendy Creighton 10 Apr 2024
Council Scenic Rim mayor declared, council to be sworn in BEECHMONT resident, Tom Sharp, was officially declared Mayor of the Scenic Rim on Easter Sunday. Wendy Creighton 03 Apr 2024
Council Scene Rim Mayor declared, council to be sworn in BEECHMONT resident, Tom Sharp, was officially declared Mayor of the Scenic Rim on Easter Sunday. The announcement from the Queensland Electoral Commission came 15 days after the poll, following the distribution of preferences. The only surprise in... Wendy Creighton 01 Apr 2024
Council Four certain, three uncertain, we wait FOUR seats are declared, two are expected to remain with the leaders of the count and the cliffhanger is moving towards an outcome in the Scenic Rim Regional Council election. Wendy Creighton 27 Mar 2024
Council Candidate spending in election campaigns SPENDING by candidates in the campaign for Scenic Rim Regional Council mayor and councillors varied across the region. Wendy Creighton 20 Mar 2024
Council McConnell says his legacy will be felt in the years ahead INCUMBENT Deputy Mayor and mayoral candidate, Jeff McConnell, was “gutted” by the outcome of the election, but was proud of his legacy during his four years as councillor. Wendy Creighton 20 Mar 2024
Council Listening, transparency, accountability - Sharp’s plans for change THE outcome of the election has not been declared by the Electoral Commission as yet, however, Beechmont resident Tom Sharp, is expected to become the new Mayor of the Scenic Rim. Wendy Creighton 20 Mar 2024
Council Sharp likely to be new Scenic Rim Mayor SCENIC RIM voters have elected a new mayor and going on the current trend as counting continues, Tom Sharp, will be the new Council leader. Wendy Creighton 20 Mar 2024
Council Election spending varies in Scenic Rim campaigns TWO Scenic Rim mayoral candidates were nearing the allowable limit of their election spending by Monday this week. Wendy Creighton 14 Mar 2024
Council Scenic Rim Mayor found in breach of code SCENIC Rim Mayor Greg Christensen has been found guilty of a breach of the Councillor Code of Conduct for using his private email on a matter of Council business. Wendy Creighton 06 Mar 2024
Council Multi-millions in works moved to next financial year ALMOST $26.7 million in Scenic Rim Regional Council capital works have been identified as likely to be carried forward into the next financial year. Wendy Creighton 28 Feb 2024
Council Unopposed and ready to address the priorities THERE were large packs of plastic wrapped election corflutes still stacked around the living room walls of his home in Canungra on Sunday, when we spoke with soon-to-be Councillor for Division 3, Steve Moriarty. Wendy Creighton 21 Feb 2024
Council Candidates challenge for council role SCENIC Rim residents will elect at least three new councillors on March 16 as voters state- wide head to the polling booths for the local government elections. Staff Writers 21 Feb 2024
Council Hay to stand for Division 1 DIVISION 1 incumbent, Amanda Hay, will contest the seat on the Scenic Rim Regional Council for the second time in less than a year in the forthcoming local government elections. Staff Writers 14 Feb 2024