Scenic Rim Regional Council will provide a 50% rebate on the purchase of selected compost bins as part of its continuing support for International Composting Awareness Week (7-12 May).

People of all ages and fitness levels are being encouraged to get up off the couch for Sunday 3 June, when the Scenic Rim Regional Council cohosts a free Healthy and Active Community Expo at Wyaralong.

Council is urging Tamborine Mountain residents to keep an eye out for green-thumbed thieves after a number of plants were stolen from traffic island landscaping in the area.

Restoration and rebuilding work in the aftermath of the devastating 2011 floods has moved to the construction phase, with Council awarding its first major tender for a recovery project.

If you have been involved in a waterway health initiative, no matter what size the project, enter the Awards now for the chance to have your project recognised and win a share in $23,500 prize money.

Anzac Day commemorations are planned for Wednesday 25 April, 2012, in the Scenic Rim. Members of the public are invited to participate in any of these services and join the processions and to present a wreath or Library book at the monuments.

With campaigning for the upcoming local government election in full swing, election material for candidates is appearing across the Scenic Rim.

More than $70,000 worth of arts funding is anticipated for the region during the next financial year, with Council signing off on its application to the Regional Arts Development Fund Program (RADF) for co-funding of the 2012/13 program.

A digital timeline tracing the history of the Scenic Rim’s main streets is to be developed as part of a new project by Scenic Rim Libraries resulting in the creation of interactive maps of these streets.

The subdivision, which will be developed in two stages, is set on a 83.55-hectare site fronting the Mount Lindesay Highway between Everdell Park and the Tullamore Downs estate and was once a poultry farm

Jymbilung House, located on Summerfield Drive, is a not-for-profit community care centre that provides support services for the aged and disabled in the Scenic Rim and southern part of Logan City.

Twenty eight community groups have received financial support in Round 3 of the 2011/12 Community Grants Program. An additional 31 groups received in-kind support up to a value of $500.

Scenic Rim Regional Council conducts ongoing declared pest plant and weed management programs throughout the region. Landholders are reminded that they must take all reasonable steps to keep their lands free of declared pest plants and weeds.

Scenic Rim Council’s first significant disaster reconstruction project, the replacement of the flood-damaged Stokes Bridge, has been given the green light by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).

Scenic Rim businesses and tradespeople are being invited “put their hand up” to provide maintenance and specialist services to Council.

Local families and those with historic links to the area will be able to reconnect with their past through two new initiatives from Scenic Rim Regional Council.

The countdown to April’s local government election begins in earnest this weekend when Council’s election Caretaker Period Protocol comes into effect.

A petition signed by local residents and presented to council aired concerns regarding a number of issues, including the volume of traffic using the street, the safety of the street for motorists and pedestrians, and the condition of the road edges.

Scenic Rim Council today endorsed to proceed to deliver the off-street car parking in the future Cook Road lot on Tamborine Mountain.

This year’s Eat Local Week is proposed to be held in late June, culminating in a community event celebrating the Scenic Rim’s role as a major food producer within South East Queensland.

A homemaker precinct is set to generate new business and jobs for the region, with Council granting preliminary approval for the multi-milliondollar development in Beaudesert.

An agreement has been struck between Council and TX Australia Pty Ltd for four of the regions self-help retransmission sites to be upgraded to digital ready status.

The $500,000 project will include an upgrade to stormwater capacity and the replacement of kerb and channelling, in addition to repaving and asphalt surfacing of the roadway between High and Walter streets.

 The two-month amnesty was staged during December and January, with borrowers asked to donate non-perishable food items at their library in exchange for the waiving of outstanding fees.

One of two new apprentices, 16-year-old Emma Rodgers commenced her diesel fitter apprenticeship alongside apprentice boiler maker Matthew Heit, 17, a third generation Council employee.

Council and Queensland Health officers will be “bugging” homeowners across the Scenic Rim for good reason in the coming weeks as they conduct an important survey of mosquito populations.

Scenic Rim Council has welcomed news the Beaudesert Race Club is in the winners’ enclosure following the announcement of multi-million dollar upgrade to the local facility.

“Council recognises the financial pressures that families are feeling in this current financial climate and the options of paying rates is one way we can assist them to meet their financial commitments,” Cr Wehl said.

A report detailing the status of submissions to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) for damage caused by last years’ floods was presented at today’s Ordinary Meeting.

The need for improved pedestrian and cycle paths throughout the Scenic Rim region has been addressed in the Footpaths and Bikeways Strategic Plan 2011-2015 presented at today’s Ordinary Meeting.

The future of four of the Scenic Rim region’s self-help transmission sites is becoming clearer with Council receiving an offer from commercial broadcasters in preparation of Digital Television Switchover.

The winners of Scenic Rim Regional Council’s 2012 Australia Day Awards have been announced and will be presented with their awards at a combined citizenship ceremony and Australia Day awards acknowledgement event at The Centre, Beaudesert this Friday 3 February starting at 6pm.

A report detailing the status of submissions to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) for damage caused by last years’ floods will be presented to Council on 24 January.

To kick start the National Year of Reading 2012, Scenic Rim Regional Council Libraries are holding a regional photography competition.

Recognition for Australia Day Awards 2012 are given to Community Events of the Year, Citizens of the Year, and outstanding achievments in the Cultural and Sports arenas.

Scenic Rim Council will hold an Australia Day Ceremony at the Centre, Beaudesert as part of Australia Day celebrations where 23 Scenic Rim residents will become Australian citizens.

Scenic Rim Council is encouraging residents and business owners to submit written feedback on plans to improve parking at one of the region’s popular tourist attractions, Gallery Walk on Tamborine Mountain.

Scenic Rim Council will undertake community consultation after the draft Boonah Town Centre Parking Study 2011 and Review of Beaudesert Town Centre Parking Study 2007 was adopted yesterday.

Scenic Rim Council today endorsed the appointment of Councillor Kathy Bensted as a representative of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA).

Scenic Rim Council will continue to deliver the school based vaccination program as part of its commitment to providing healthy and active communities.

Scenic Rim Council has allocated $31,091.97 to 26 community groups as part of round two of the annual Community Grants Program 2011/12.

190 guests attended the sold out gala dinner and presentation where 12 awards were presented to 11 different winners at the inaugural event.

The new water-play area at Beaudesert Pool was officially opened on 12 December 2011 along with four other community infrastructure projects.

Projects including sculpture workshops and theatre performances are among four projects in the latest arts grant round from Scenic Rim Regional Council, announced Mayor John Brent.

The winners of Council’s National Recycling Week colouring in competition have been decided with the judges impressed with the number of entries this year.

The Local Disaster Management Group and Council Staff are participating in exercises in conjunction with other South East Queensland Local Governments to enhance the readiness of all groups and council regions.

After 12 months of community input and discussion, Council today adopted the Scenic Rim Community Plan 2011 - 2026.

The Environmental Grants Program aims to encourage and assist the community in managing the local environment for the benefit of the region.

Scenic Rim Council has issued a reminder to all residents and visitors that signs should not be positioned on public property, except with a permit.

Scenic Rim Council will offer an amnesty on all overdue fees at the region’s libraries as a goodwill gesture from December 2011 until the end of January 2012.