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 3 hours ago
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
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
Council Councillors choose higher fees and charges increase COUNCILLORS were given a choice – increase fees and charges across the board by 3.5 percent or 4 percent from July 1, 2025. Wendy Creighton 04 Jun 2025
State Politics Queensland Government landmark commitment to local newspapers IN A landmark move to support local media, the Queensland Government has committed a minimum of 75 percent of all press advertising placements to rural and regional newspapers across the state. Staff Writers 04 Jun 2025
Council A message from Mayor Tom Sharp ALONG with my counterparts from the Council of Mayors South East Queensland, I was pleased to meet with Premier David Crisafulli and key Government Ministers at Parliament in Brisbane recently to discuss some of the major issues facing our region. Guest Writer 04 Jun 2025
Council 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
