Ambassadors spruik Scenic Rim
AN ambassador program used to promote Brisbane as a friendly city to world leaders visiting for the 2014 G20 Leaders Summit is being replicated in Scenic Rim.So...
‘Inhospitable’ mountain forces festival shift
TOURISM hot spot Tamborine Mountain has lost a major annual festival amid claims the community is inhospitable.Organisers have scratched Tamborine Mountain as a venue for popular...
Local paramedics join campaign against violence
BEAUDESERT paramedics have joined a campaign against violence after a paramedic was seriously injured in a brutal attack on the Gold Coast.Paramedic of 12...
Servicemen remembered
RATHDOWNEY is keeping the memories of its servicemen alive through a historical display.The names of the 63 men from Rathdowney and district who enlisted...
Respect and individuality key to 60-year marriage
WHEN it comes to sticking together, the Friebergs like to keep it simple: respect one other and keep separate hobbies.This Thursday marks 60 years...
David Cockburn enters mayoral race
FORMER Scenic Rim Deputy Mayor David Cockburn has announced he is running for mayor of Scenic Rim.Mr Cockburn, who made the announcement on Friday...
Clean-up begins after big storm: Photos, Video
HUNDREDS of residents are without power and homes and businesses were damaged after a vicious thunderstorm hit Scenic Rim on Thursday.Beaudesert and Veresdale Scrub in...
Police warn against raffle scam
POLICE are warning residents to be wary of door-to-door raffle ticket sellers after an elderly resident was scammed in Beaudesert.Beaudesert police say a woman...
Federal MPs to get 2 per cent pay rise
WRIGHT MP Scott Buchholz says a 2 per cent pay rise for federal politicians is reasonable considering the workload of elected representatives.The independent Remuneration...
Criticism over lack of Christmas decorations in town
SCENIC Rim Regional Council has been criticised over a lack of Christmas decorations in Beaudesert.For the second time since 2013, Beaudesert is without a Christmas tree...