Scenic Rim
Scenic Rim Regional Council
Scenic Rim Regional Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 10 recent meetings, including 10 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 16 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Funding and grants, Beaudesert, Tamborine Mountain.
- Meetings
- 10
- Substantive
- 10
- Articles
- 16
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
74-lot Beaudesert subdivision proposal includes new road, park
RAL25/052 covers 74 lots, a new road, a park and two stormwater lots at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street, Beaudesert.
Residents may be asked to support a petition against proposed disaster recovery funding changes.
The proposed 74-lot Beaudesert subdivision could affect local housing, roads, drainage, bushfire management and open space.
A council-owned Canungra site may be leased to a Queensland Government agency for up to three years.
The full peer review report for the proposed Moorang poultry farm was released to the Moorang Landholder Group.
Articles
74-lot Beaudesert subdivision proposal includes new road, park
RAL25/052 covers 74 lots, a new road, a park and two stormwater lots at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street, Beaudesert.
Scenic Rim locks in 12.19% interest on overdue rates, 5% prompt-payment discount
Ratepayers in the Scenic Rim Regional Council area will have 31 days to pay after a notice is issued, with late balances attracting 12.19% annual interest and eligible general rates paying customers able to claim a 5% discount if all charges are cleared on time.
Scenic Rim households face new waste charges after 4-3 council vote
Scenic Rim Regional Council has adopted its 2026-27 waste management utility charges and, by 4-3, designated all premises in the region as areas where general waste collection may be provided.
Scenic Rim ratepayers to pay $688 transport charge and $53 environmental levy
Scenic Rim Regional Council has voted 4-3 to levy a $688 Transport Infrastructure Charge and a $53 Environmental Charge for 2026-2027, adding fixed costs to annual property bills.
Scenic Rim locks in debt rules for 2026-27 borrowing and risk
Scenic Rim Regional Council has adopted its 2026-2027 Debt Policy, replacing the version adopted on 9 July 2025 and setting the borrowing framework for the year ahead.
Scenic Rim’s new rating categories will shape future bills
Scenic Rim Regional Council has replaced its 2026-2027 Rates Category Changes Policy CP00007, the framework that classifies land for rating purposes across the region.
Boonah and Beaudesert property owners to help fund rural fire cover under new Scenic Rim charges
Scenic Rim Regional Council has adopted special charges for the Boonah and Beaudesert rural fire groups, alongside its 2026-27 rates and billing settings.
Scenic Rim gives medical-treatment resident a year of extra waste collection
One resident will get a 240-litre general waste service for 12 months at no extra charge, while Scenic Rim Regional Council moves to amend its waste policy for verified home-based medical treatment cases.
Greater Flagstone boundary push backs Scenic Rim growth into new land
Scenic Rim Regional Council has backed extending the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area into its local government area and asked the CEO to advise Economic Development Queensland.
Scenic Rim councillors question City Deal art tender timing
Councillors asked whether procurement for the City Deal public art project began before funding was finalised, and ordered a report back by 30 August.
Scenic Rim Council adopts 2026-27 fees and revenue policy
Scenic Rim Regional Council adopted next year’s fees and charges register and revenue policy at its 27 May meeting, adding case-by-case wording to section 4.4(b)(iv).
Decision on Grahams Dip Road motion pushed to Scenic Rim’s next meeting
A bid to repeal Scenic Rim Regional Council’s December resolution on upgrading Grahams Dip Road at Biddaddaba was deferred, delaying any fresh assessment and cost review.
Decisions
Council opposes proposed disaster recovery funding reforms
Council resolved to sign and promote a Queensland Government petition opposing proposed Australian Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements reforms, lodge a submission with the National Emergency Management Agency, oppose the reforms publicly and request that the Mayor write to federal and state representatives.
The reforms may change disaster recovery and resilience funding arrangements affecting the Scenic Rim.
2026-2027 Revenue Statement adopted
Council adopted the Revenue Statement 2026-2027 as tabled, forming the basis for rates, charges and financial settings for the year ahead.
Sets the overall charges and financial rules that affect household and business bills across the region.
Differential general rates approved
Council resolved to levy differential general rates for 2026-2027 using a single rate in the dollar for each rating category, with set minimum rates. The motion was carried 5/2.
Affects the rates payable by residential, rural and commercial property owners, with different categories carrying different charges.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
2026-2027 Revenue Statement adopted
Funding and grants
Council opposes proposed disaster recovery funding reforms
Projects and capital works
Separate infrastructure and environmental charges set
Planning, development and housing
74-lot Beaudesert subdivision application considered
Waste, water and environment
Council opposes proposed disaster recovery funding reforms
Roads, traffic and parking
74-lot Beaudesert subdivision application considered
Topics
Eat Local Month cost and economic outcomes
The 2025 Eat Local Month program recorded expenditure of $329,552, revenue of $177,940 and a $151,612 draw from Council’s budget. The event reported more than $2.2 million in economic contribution and participation by over 100 local businesses and community organisations.
Residents can see the reported cost to Council and the claimed regional economic benefits of the event.
Disaster recovery funding reform
Council opposed proposed Australian Government changes to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and authorised a petition campaign, formal submission and political representations.
The changes could affect future disaster recovery and resilience funding available to the region.
Beaudesert subdivision application
The late planning item concerned a proposed 74-lot subdivision at 28 Alice Street and Tubber Street, Beaudesert, including a new road, park and stormwater lots.
The proposal could affect local housing supply, traffic, drainage, bushfire planning and open space.
Moorang poultry farm peer review
Council released the full independent peer review report for the proposed intensive poultry farm at Moorang Lane, Moorang.
The report gives affected landholders and residents access to assessment information about a potentially significant local development.
Canungra council site lease
Council approved a potential lease of Lot 1 on SP133816 at 2–8 Pine Street, Canungra, to the State of Queensland or a relevant agency for up to two years, with a possible one-year extension.
The lease may change the use of a council-owned site and support a state government activity in Canungra.
Budget and financial statements
Council considered the 2026-2027 Budget, long-term financial forecast, estimated financial position and ten-year capital program, and councillors gave speeches before the motion was put.
The budget determines spending priorities, capital works and service levels across the region.
Operational Plan 2026-2027
Council adopted the Operational Plan 2026-2027 and delegated the CEO power to make minor grammatical and formatting changes before publication.
Sets the council’s work program and delivery targets for the year.
Rating category changes policy
Council adopted the 2026-2027 Rates Category Changes Policy CP00007, replacing the prior version.
Affects how land is classified for rating purposes and may influence future bill changes.
Places
Beaudesert
Council chambers and administration location for the meeting
Tamborine Mountain
Referenced in committee representation notes concerning the Tamborine Mountain Sports Association Ltd board.
Canungra
Town centre master plan adopted
Boonah
A rural fire special charge was adopted for the Boonah Rural Fire Group catchment.
Grahams Dip Road
Road management decision changed to inclusion on the register as an unsealed road with maintenance scheduling.
Harrisville
Named in the Planning and Environment Court appeal matter for MCU23/103.
Tamborine
Animal-keeping application at 1-9 Donald Court was refused.
Donald Court, Tamborine
Site of refused MCU23/090 animal-keeping application.
Projects
Boonah Rural Fire Group
Beneficiary of a special rural fire charge and overall plan.
Beaudesert Rural Fire Group
Beneficiary of a special rural fire charge and overall plan.
Brookland Estate Pty Ltd
Party to a Planning and Environment Court appeal
South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative Project
Main item decided at the meeting.
Australian Local Government Women’s Association
Conference attendance item approved for councillor expenses.
Australian Local Government Association
Host of the National General Assembly Council approved attendance for.
Tamborine Mountain Sports Association Limited
Recipient of the approved $30,000 one-off contribution.
State Valuation Service
Requested to undertake the 2027 annual valuation of rateable land.