Individual and community projects to help protect threatened species including koalas, platypus and greater gliders, as well as combat invasive weeds, have been supported by Council grants.
12 May: Councillors have acknowledged the community recovery projects under the $1.275 million Australian and Queensland Governments' Bushfire Recovery funding.
12 May: Strengthening the Scenic Rim’s tourism industry and boosting visitation is at the core of Scenic Rim Regional Council-led bushfire recovery efforts.
11 May: Scenic Rim jobseekers and local employers will now be able to connect more easily, following the launch today of a new Scenic Rim Jobs online 'talent community' portal.
11 May: The Scenic Rim is set to gain a new luxury retreat neighbouring the World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park.
11 May: Thirty-three Scenic Rim community groups will share in a total of $81,000 provided by Council under the final round of its Community Grants Program for the financial year.
24 April: In response to COVID-19, perhaps the greatest challenge ever faced by the region, the Post-Election Meeting of the new Council term was held yesterday for the first time via teleconference.
20 April: Scenic Rim Regional Council's newly elected Mayor and Councillors were sworn in following yesterday's finalisation of declarations from the Electoral Commission of Queensland.
19 April: Scenic Rim Regional Council's team has three new faces for the 2020-2024 term following the final declarations of the 28 March poll by the Electoral Commission of Queensland.
17 April: A group of local producers, supported by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, have launched Scenic Rim Farm Box, a new ‘farm to you’ home delivery business.
1 April: Council's latest update in response to COVID-19, which includes the announcement that Customer Service Centres will close on Friday 3 April.
31 March: Update on Council facilities including the closure of skate parks across the region.
31 March: The Scenic Rim Regional Council has cancelled Scenic Rim Eat Local Week, including the Winter Harvest Festival, in the interests of public safety amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
26 March: Council has approved an economic stimulus package to minimise the impact on the Scenic Rim's economy at a Special Council Meeting held today.
25 March 2020: Scenic Rim Regional Council update on the temporary closure of Council public and community facilities.
24 March: Council update on services, programs, facilities and events in response to COVID-19.
