News
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Planning changes out to public consultation
CHANGES to allow subdivision of rural zone land divided by a major road and reduction of setbacks in rural lots under 1ha are among a…
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Region’s economy defies COVID
THE REGION’S economy has defied the impacts of COVID, bushfires, drought and floods to achieve a 4.5 per cent increase in Gross Regional Product for…
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Lifeline for regional newspapers
LABOR has matched the Coalition’s $10 million rescue package for regional newspapers in a $29 million package to support local media and community broadcasting. The…
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Highway closed at Aratula after serious accident, traffic diverted
THE Cunningham Highway between Aratula and the Boonah Fassifern Road intersection is expected to be closed for a considerable time this afternoon due to a…
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Council yet to advertise CEO role
THE search for a new chief executive officer is yet to begin with Scenic Rim Regional Council still discussing a new policy on the region’s…
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Fields of fluff as white gold blooms
COTTON plantations are not commonly seen in the Scenic Rim and Mitchell Brimblecomb wants that to change. When it comes to farming, the Brimblecomb family…
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New Urban Utilities director would give regions a voice
RURAL and regional areas will regain some representation within water authority Urban Utilities with former Ipswich City Councillor Gerard Pender nominated to be appointed to…
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Washpool homestead’s links to an early pastoral dynasty
IF the architecture of a home can be described as a reflection of the character of the man who commissioned it, then Washpool homestead and…
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Wedding Day sparkle follows a pure diamond proposal
JESSE proposed marriage to Erin in September 2020. Erin had thought the ‘contract’ was in place when they signed the mortgage documents on their new…
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HISTORIC HOMESTEADS
In our property section this week we look at three renovated and refurbished, historic homesteads. Two have also undergone a renaissance as luxury accommodation. Balblair…
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Council meetings to re-open after two-year ban on public
THE ban on media and residents from attending public meetings of Scenic Rim Regional Council has ended with emergency powers to close meetings due to…
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Arts and culture branch ignore ‘obsolete’ policy
SENIOR management attempted to remove the council’s Arts and Culture policy before an updated version was on the table and make decisions as “business as…
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