Council

  • Advisor’s term extended

    Advisor’s term extended

    THE State Government has extended the term of the advisor appointed to deal with governance issues at Scenic Rim Regional Council. The Government appointed local…

  • New councillor reflects on the approach to her new role

    New councillor reflects on the approach to her new role

    ON SUNDAY morning, the then soon-to-be-declared Councillor for Division 1, Amanda Hay, celebrated her by-election win with a cup of coffee at a local cafe.…

  • Amanda Hay wins Division 1 by-election

    Amanda Hay wins Division 1 by-election

    IT’S official, community advocate, Amanda Hay has won the by-election in Division 1 (Tamborine Mountain) of the Scenic Rim Regional Council based on her primary…

  • Candidate happy with increased Green vote

    Candidate happy with increased Green vote

    THE Greens candidate, Nicole Thompson, was upbeat at the outcome of the Division 1 by-election. “I’m really happy with the result,” Nicole said on Sunday…

  • Amanda Hay set to be new Scenic Rim councillor

    Amanda Hay set to be new Scenic Rim councillor

    IT’S not official yet but based on the official first preference count on Sunday, community advocate Amanda Hay will take a seat on the Scenic Rim Regional Council…

  • Plans outlined by Scenic Rim Division 1 by-election candidates

    Plans outlined by Scenic Rim Division 1 by-election candidates

    SATURDAY (April 15), is election day for Scenic Rim’s Division 1 enrolled voters. It will be the last opportunity for them to have a say…

  • ‘No intention’ to dismiss Mayor

    ‘No intention’ to dismiss Mayor

    DEPUTY Premier Steven Miles has backed Mayor Greg Christensen and rejected a petition, signed by 970 people, calling for his dismissal. Mr Miles said the…

  • Promise of council committees delayed

    Promise of council committees delayed

    THE PROMISE of a more transparent decision making process in Scenic Rim Regional Council with a return to committees is nowhere to be seen in…

  • Historic firsts in Scenic Rim’s mountain by-election

    THE by-election in the Scenic Rim’s Division 1 has established two historic firsts. It represents the first time a Scenic Rim Councillor has resigned while…

  • OIA still pursuing Swanborough

    OIA still pursuing Swanborough

    DESPITE the number of complaints forcing him out of office, the State Government’s local government watchdog is still pursuing former Scenic Rim Councillor Derek Swanborough.…

  • Date announced for Council by-election

    Date announced for Council by-election

    THE date of the Division 1 councillor by-election for the Scenic Rim has been set at Saturday, April 15. Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said nominations…

  • Funds stumped up for Mayor’s Taiwan trip

    Funds stumped up for Mayor’s Taiwan trip

    LAST week, Scenic Rim Councillors voted to approve an officer recommendation that “Council endorse the participation of the Mayor, Cr Greg Christensen, in the 2023…

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