Council

  • Councillor congratulated on 10 years of service

    Councillor congratulated on 10 years of service

    COUNCILLOR Duncan McInnes was presented with a certificate for 10 years of service to local government and the Scenic Rim Regional Council last week. Achieving…

  • Mayor defends North America trip

    Mayor defends North America trip

    SCENIC Rim Mayor Greg Christensen has defended an 11-day trip to California and Canada with other mayors as part of a Council of Mayors fact…

  • Mayor tables personal information

    Mayor tables personal information

    AFTER holding discussions on councillor conduct complaints behind closed doors to protect people mentioned in investigation reports for the past two years, Mayor Greg Christensen…

  • Mayor wrong on accusations of conflicts

    Mayor wrong on accusations of conflicts

    ALLEGATIONS made by Mayor Greg Christensen that all councillors had a conflict of interest in deciding a conduct matter have been dismissed by the Department…

  • Plans yet to be finalised for Saleyards

    Plans yet to be finalised for Saleyards

    AFTER a costly legal battle to overturn the heritage listing on the Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyard, Scenic Rim Regional Council says it is yet…

  • Teviotville roadworks delayed, Council bids for more money

    Teviotville roadworks delayed, Council bids for more money

    THE already long delayed roadworks on Teviotville Road are again on hold as the Scenic Rim Regional Council awaits the outcome of an application for…

  • Ratepayers foot bill for advisor

    Ratepayers foot bill for advisor

    RATEPAYERS will have to pay an estimated $100,000 for an advisor to help Scenic Rim Regional Council navigate the State Government’s new conflict of interest…

  • Council conflict chaos continues

    Council conflict chaos continues

    THE Scenic Rim Regional Council meeting resulted in a repeat of the previous chaos over conflicts of interest.  Last Tuesday’s meeting brought further debate…

  • Call to dismiss Mayor Christensen

    Call to dismiss Mayor Christensen

    MORE than 500 residents have signed a petition calling for the dismissal of Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen. The petition, lodged with the Queensland Parliament,…

  • Media claims prompt bitter outburst from Mayor

    Media claims prompt bitter outburst from Mayor

    MAYOR Greg Christensen launched another bitter attack on his fellow councillors and local media groups in last week’s council meeting.  In an attempt to…

  • Flood repairs given priority as funds flow in

    Flood repairs given priority as funds flow in

    SCENIC Rim Council has received an $18.1 million grant for flood recovery works and is anticipating a further $13.6 million to help meet the cost…

  • Environment and water targeted in new Planning Scheme review

    Environment and water targeted in new Planning Scheme review

    RAINWATER storage on new rural and rural residential developments outside town water areas could become a developer requirement under changes to the Planning Scheme being…

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