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Council fires back at Facebook critics

Representatives of Scenic Rim Regional Council have hit back at social media posts suggesting the local government had not done enough for residents impacted...

Man arrested for stealing from neighbours during cyclone

Police have arrested a man on theft charges after generators, fuel and other items were stolen from properties when ex tropical cyclone Alfred impacts...

Storm cleanup begins

With floodwaters receding and emergency alerts canceled on 11 March the cleanup is underway across the Scenic Rim. Government disaster recovery payments have been announced...

Mayor Tom Sharp returned

Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp was back at his post on 10 March, arriving to a disaster management situation after a business trip and...

Mountain mates prevail

Tamborine Mountain has once again copped the brunt of a major weather even - suffering major impacts from ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Overnight rainfall impacted...

West Logan on alert for flooding

Since ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred downgraded to a tropical low, West Logan residents have been faced with another challenge as heavy downpours cause widespread flooding...

SES volunteers step up

Scenic Rim SES volunteers were kept busy in the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred, which was downgraded after making landfall off the Queensland coast on...

Alfred cleanup plans begin

The state government has pledged a million dollars to kickstart cleanup operations in what some predict will be the most damaging cyclone ever for...

Flood rescue team in town

Eight swift Queensland Fire and Rescue officers and two flood boats have arrived in Kooralbyn to assist local firefighters with probable impacts of Cyclone...

Power outages hit Scenic Rim

Over 2,000 residences across the Scenic Rim have been hit by power outages overnight as a result of damage caused by incoming Tropical Cyclone...

No news on planning crews

Residents of Kooralbyn, Canungra and Kalbar are keen to hear who will take part in the master plan committees for their towns. Council opened expressions...

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