Council TOM SHARP: LOWERING THE DRAWBRIDGE TOM Sharp has this way about him, an air of quiet dependability and look-you-in-the-eye frankness that makes you believe that whatever he says is something you can rely on. Guest Writer 08 Oct 2025
Council World-first Rotary wildlife rescue wins Council support IN WHAT was described as a landmark decision, Scenic Rim councillors have agreed to lease land at Tamborine to the Rotary Club of Southeast Queensland Wildlife Rescue. Staff Writers 08 Oct 2025
Council A message from Mayor Tom Sharp THANKS to everyone who joined me for a Cuppa with the Mayor at Arthur Clive’s Bakery Cafe in Boonah last Friday. Guest Writer 08 Oct 2025
Council A message from Cr Duncan McInnes - 1st October 2025 IT WAS great to see so many local groups from our part of the Scenic Rim recognised in Council’s Community Grants Program. Guest Writer 01 Oct 2025
Council Message from Cr Marshall Chalk - 24th September 2025 RURAL Road Safety Month in September is shining a spotlight on the unique risks that come with driving in rural and regional areas. Guest Writer 24 Sep 2025
Council New directors, new titles, new roles at Scenic Rim THE ‘Acting’ titles have fallen away in the three leadership roles answerable only to CEO David Keenan at the Scenic Rim Regional Council. Wendy Creighton 17 Sep 2025
Council A message from Mayor Tom Sharp - 17th September 2025 TODAY, on Australian Citizenship Day, I will have the honour of welcoming 27 new Australians into the Scenic Rim community. Guest Writer 17 Sep 2025
Council A message from Cr Marshall Chalk - 3rd September 2025 AS COUNCIL’S Economic Development Portfolio councillor, I was pleased with the outcome of last week’s Ordinary Meeting, where Council gave its backing to Somerset Regional Council’s call for the Queensland Government to make the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program a permanent fixture. Guest Writer 03 Sep 2025
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
