Susie Cunningham, Author at The Canungra Times

Steve Pack, Noodle the Alpaca, Life Member Max Glenn and Jordana Boike of Mountview Alpaca Farm. Photo: Susie Cunningham

Alpacas bring joy

8 April 2023 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

Steve and Jen Pack from Canungra’s Mountview Alpaca Farm have brought a smile to the face of cheeky local character Max Glenn, awarding him life membership. Mr Glenn, 92, has an outing to Mountview Alpaca […]

Inspector, Area Commander, Scenic Rim, Joe Pope.

More firefighters needed

8 April 2023 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

The Scenic Rim’s new Area Commander has put out a call for more firefighters as crews gear up for a season of fast-moving grass fires. As Area Commander for Scenic Rim, Inspector Joe Pope is […]

Four candidates to contest Div 1 by-election

27 March 2023 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

Four candidates have nominated to run for the Scenic Rim Regional Council in the Division 1 by-election. Tamborine Mountain voters will head to the polls on 15 April to elect a new councillor for Division […]

SRRC Mayor and Councillors June 2021. Image supplied.

Councillor Swanborough resigns

2 March 2023 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

By-election to be called Tamborine Mountain Councillor Derek Swanborough has resigned. He announced his resignation, effective immediately, at the 21 February Scenic Rim Regional Council Ordinary meeting and left the room straight after. “This is […]

Roy Bartholomew, Nick Bischoff, Garth Weatherall and Rhys Bodey

Seller’s Market Strong

3 February 2022 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

The cattle market is booming as local producers benefit from a good season and plenty of feed. Bartholomew and Co yarded about 450 head of cattle for their first Beaudesert Store Sale of the year […]

Scenic Rim Regional Council CEO Jon Gibbons with Mayor Greg Christensen. Photo: Supplied.

CEO Saga Continues

3 February 2022 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

A meeting called in an attempt to repeal Council’s decision not to re-appoint its CEO has ended with no vote and, instead, a decision to seek guidance from the state government. Mayor Greg Christensen requested […]

Former Mayor of Beaudesert Shire Council, Joy Drescher.

Vale Joy Drescher

9 December 2021 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

The Scenic Rim and the world will never be the same after beloved icon Joy Drescher passed away on 28 November. She was in public office across three decades and was the first and only […]

Mel Brown, Jason Bennett and Scott Elkerton with Acting Principal Grant Stephensen (third from right).

Future Strong at Beaudesert High

5 November 2021 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

Connecting with the community and prioritising student needs underpin the way Grant Stephensen leads Beaudesert High, where he is four months into his role as Acting Principal. He brings with him more than 20 years […]

Georgia Stekhoven with Ernie the Alpaca from Mountview Alpaca Farm. Photo: Nigel Hallett

Authenticity Sets Scenic Rim Apart

5 November 2021 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

The genuine community spirit of locals even through adversity has set the Scenic Rim apart on the world stage. The Scenic Rim is the only Australian destination in travel bible Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel […]