Council
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Decision on petty complaints was ‘payback’
IN an attack from behind closed doors Scenic Rim Councillors have unanimously found one of their fellow councillors guilty of a list of petty complaints…
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Scenic Rim Council looks into planning loophole
AN attempt to close a planning loophole would see applications for “minor changes” to already approved developments brought before council for a decision. The suggestion…
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Councillors bow to anti-vax groups’ demands
SCENIC Rim councillors have bowed to the pressure of a vocal minority who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 but demand access to venues and…
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McConnell pushes to declare council anti mandate
BUOYED by a solid attendance at his recent anti-mandate rally, Scenic Rim Councillor Jeff McConnell was taking a motion to yesterday’s meeting to declare the…
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Ability to discuss items in council debated
MAYOR Greg Christensen has not been able to point to specific examples of when he has called for discussion in council meetings. The Guardian asked…
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Councillor compares mandate to Nazi Germany
OPPOSING vaccination, Councillor Jeff McConnell compared the State Government’s restrictions for unvaccinated people to Nazi Germany as he pushed for the council to take a…
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Council seeks urgent talks with Premier
GROWING anger in the community about implications of the State Government’s COVID Roadmap for business owners and those not vaccinated have prompted the Scenic Rim’s…
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Mayor threatened over vaccination stance
THREATS have been made to Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen as division in the community intensifies over the State Government’s COVID roadmap he says. Cr…
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Grants policy to be reviewed
A GRANT for lighting at Tamborine Mountain Junior Rugby League Club’s ground at the Showgrounds has been refused by council despite support from councillors for…
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Beaudesert saleyards trial begins, decision may take months
Scenic Rim Regional Council’s long-running campaign to turn a heritage-listed saleyard into a carpark finally hit court this week. The Scenic Rim is trying to…
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Chalk votes for more transparency
TRANSPARENCY, meeting structures and the move away from the committee structure were among the reasons behind a majority vote not to reappoint CEO Jon Gibbons.…
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Grants policy to be reviewed
A GRANT for lighting at Tamborine Mountain Junior Rugby League Club’s ground at the Showgrounds has been refused by council despite support from councillors for…











