Cr Amanda Hay
Councillor Comments

COUNCILLOR COMMENTS – 24 July 2026

By now you should have received your latest rates and dog registration renewals notices. If not, please contact Council. Pease ensure your dog is registered and contained within your property. The application OPW25/064 for a […]

Councillors Amanda Hay, Kerri Cryer, Duncan McInnes, Jennifer Sanders and Marshall Chalk following the budget meeting. Photo supplied
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Councillors split over budget

Scenic Rim Regional Council has handed down its 2026-27 budget, with a four-three split vote deciding the adoption of a 5.8 per cent average general rate rise. A council spokesperson confirmed the average overall increase […]

Zoe Ross and Neil Smith with their submission to Minister Bren Mickleberg MP. Photo supplied
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Weekend bus service one step closer

The strong case for a weekend public bus service from Tamborine Mountain to Helensvale and Beenleigh train stations was laid out in a submission handed to the Minister for Transport Brent Mickelberg. The 69-page submission […]

Cr Amanda Hay
Councillor Comments

CR AMANDA HAY – 09 July 2026

2026-2027 SRRC Budget was adopted on July 1, 2026 by a democratic majority vote of Councillors (four for, three against).  Mayor Sharp, Cr Moriarty and I voted against adoption of the budget for differing reasons, and […]

Cr Amanda Hay
Councillor Comments

CR AMANDA HAY – 26 June 2026

Weeds and more weeds Well done to the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club for taking the initiative to beautify Gallery Walk.  Some shopfronts are looking more than a little bedraggled and perhaps landlords might put their […]

Cr Kerri Cryer
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Art project approved despite budget concerns

Councillors have voted to move forward with a public art and nature play feature at Davidson Park, Beaudesert, which will cost ratepayers $470,000, despite comments alluding to Scenic Rim Regional Council’s dire financial situation. The […]

Councillor Comments

COUNCILLOR COMMENTS – CR AMANDA HAY

Complaints about short-term accommodation – owners are urged to be more involved in the booking process following a spate of complaints relating to “party houses”, loud guests and excessive numbers on site. The dingo/wild dog issue – […]