Jeff McConnell
News

McConnell to run for Mayor

Deputy Mayor Jeff McConnell has announced his intention to run for Mayor of Scenic Rim Regional Council in the 2024 Local Government elections. McConnell has been the Division 2 Councillor for the past three years, […]

David Keenan
News

Where is Council’s CEO?

Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Chief Executive Officer, David Keenan, has been absent from his position after taking leave and Council appears uncertain as to when or whether he will return. Keenan, who was appointed to […]

Virginia West
Regular columns

Council Comment 

Free Tree Day  Ratepayers can collect free trees in D J Smith Park on Saturday 7 October between 8am and 12 noon.   Bring your voucher, which was issued with your July 2023 rates notice, to […]

Steve Moriarty
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Moriarty to run for Division 3

Canungra local, Steve Moriarty, has announced his intention to stand for election in Division 3 of the Scenic Rim Regional Council (which includes Canungra, part of Beechmont, Hillview, Kerry and Lamington), at the local government […]

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Price Creek Bridge upgrade welcomed

The announcement of $3.1 million in funding for a bridge at Price Creek has been met with excitement by Illinbah residents. The Australian Government’s Emergency Response Fund will provide for a two-lane concrete bridge to […]

Business

Canungra next step in revitalisation

Revitalisation of the Scenic Rim’s townships will continue in 2023-2024 with Council’s budget providing $225,000 to support planning for improvements to the business centres and streetscapes of Canungra and Kalbar.  Master planning for Canungra and […]

SRRC Mayor and Councillors June 2021. Image supplied.
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Councillor Swanborough resigns

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 […]

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Council Comment

By Cr Virginia West, Scenic Rim Regional Council  DTMR Pedestrian Safety Proposal The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised the community of a $4.9 million dollar safety improvement project on Beaudesert-Nerang Road, including […]