Scenic Rim Regional Council has strengthened its commitment to environmental conservation by endorsing an updated list of 180 locally significant plant and animal species across the region. The revised register includes 87 plant species and 93 animal species and will play a key role in future planning decisions, environmental managementContinue Reading
The western Scenic Rim is preparing to welcome food lovers from across the region as the second weekend of the 2026 Scenic Rim Eat Local Month delivers a packed program of farm experiences, tastings and country hospitality from 5 to 7 June. Visitors to Boonah, Kalbar, Harrisville and Mount AlfordContinue Reading
A 24-year-old Heritage Park man has been charged with 54 offences following an extensive police investigation into a series of alleged property crimes across the Gold Coast, Logan, Brisbane and Ipswich. Detectives from the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch launched the investigation as part of Operation Yankee Forge, a proactiveContinue Reading
The State Emergency Service (SES) has marked 50 years of service to Queensland with a vibrant “Orange Army” parade through Brisbane’s CBD, celebrating the thousands of volunteers who have supported communities through floods, storms and emergencies since 1976. Current and former SES members, staff and families marched from Queens GardensContinue Reading
Four outstanding Gold Coast residents have been recognised for their contributions to the community at the 2026 Gold Coast Australian of the Year Awards. Leading the honours was Anna-Louise Kassulke, CEO of Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc, who was named Gold Coast Australian of the Year for her decades-longContinue Reading
The Scenic Rim’s celebrated Eat Local Movement has marked its 15th anniversary with a major accolade, taking out the Excellence in Collaboration Award at the Local Government Managers Australia awards. The recognition comes as Eat Local Month returns this June with more than 120 events showcasing the region’s farmers, producers,Continue Reading
Gold Coast residents are being encouraged to have their say on plans to protect the city’s iconic northern beaches from coastal erosion and storm damage, with community consultation set to begin next month. The City has shortlisted three potential long-term coastal management solutions as part of a feasibility study aimedContinue Reading
A major beach restoration project is underway on the Gold Coast, with the return of the offshore dredge Trud-R to replenish sand along some of the city’s most erosion-affected beaches. The specialised vessel arrived this week to continue recovery efforts following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The dredging operation forms partContinue Reading
Young book lovers at Helensvale Library received a special surprise this week when Australian sporting icon Ash Barty dropped in for a Toddler Time reading session. The former world number one tennis player visited the newly refurbished library as an ambassador for the First 5 Forever program, a Queensland Government initiativeContinue Reading
Ipswich City Council has unveiled a new five-year Corporate Plan designed to guide the city through a period of significant growth while maintaining its reputation as a family-friendly and liveable community. The Corporate Plan 2026–2031 outlines council’s strategic priorities as Ipswich continues to expand. With the city’s population projected toContinue Reading