Council
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Three year, $5.5M spend on ICT
IN A move described as enhancing council efficiency and service delivery to ratepayers, Scenic Rim Regional Council will spend $5.5 million over the next three…
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$29M capital works in the pipeline
KEY infrastructure projects funded in the 2025 – 2026 Council budget include upgrades to ongoing work on Kerry, Beechmont and Veresdale Scrub roads. Mayor Tom…
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Capital works budget allocated more than $29 million
SCENIC Rim councillors voted in a $119.6 million 2025-2026 Budget with a $29.1 million capital works program, last week. “We have attempted to take into…
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New green tax, other charges up
A $50 environmental levy will be a new charge on rates bills. Councillors voted in the additional charge on all properties to raise $1.05 million…
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Scenic Rim rates up by 4.5% to 4.9%
SCENIC Rim councillors voted in a 4.5 percent average rate rise on principal places of residence, both rural and urban, at the annual Budget meeting,…
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Red tape, failed council processes, homeowners left with no options
HOMEOWNERS at the centre of the dispute have spoken with the Fassifern Guardian about their protracted experience with council, facing often contradictory claims. “If we…
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A Message from the Mayor Tom Sharp
THE 2025 – 2026 Budget adopted by Council last week reflects the current economic climate and its impact on ratepayers as well as Council. This…
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Can we expect a hefty increase in rates?
ANALYSIS by WENDY CREIGHTON Scenic Rim rates could increase by as much as 7 percent this financial year if councillors adopt recommendations. In today’s (Wednesday)…
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A message from Cr Duncan McInnes – 9th July 2025
I WAS very pleased to see the significant investment the Queensland Government has made in the Scenic Rim through its recent Budget. Planned improvements to…
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Council says ‘no more’ to Kalbar subdivision court case
THE QM Properties’ subdivision on the eastern outskirts of Kalbar will be approved following a decision by councillors to call a halt on fighting the…
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A message from Mayor Tom Sharp
IT WAS a pleasure to welcome to the Scenic Rim the Assistant Minister for Regional Development Senator the Honourable Anthony Chisholm for the official opening…
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A message from Cr Duncan McInnes
THE focus of recent activities has been very much on all things agricultural. As part of Eat Local Month I attended the Heritage Poultry Farm…
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