Scenic Rim Regional Council

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

📣In Boonah on Friday?

☕Drop by Arthur Clive's Bakery Café for a cuppa and a chat with Mayor Tom Sharp between 8.30am and 9.30am.

📻You can also tune into his monthly Rim FM 100.1 radio segment at 8.00am Friday to hear what's happening around the west of the region.

02/06/2026

For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Aratula (near Boonah) - fire as at 4:18pm Tuesday, 2 June 2026



Warning level: ADVICE



Warning area: Aratula, Mount Edwards, Lake Moogerah and surrounding areas



Smoke is currently affecting Aratula, Mount Edwards, Lake Moogerah and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn near the Cunningham Highway and Lake Moogerah Road, Mount Edwards. This fire is under control.



What you should do:

- Stay inside and close windows and doors.

- Keep respiratory medication close by.

- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.



Impacts:

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- No properties are at risk.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

- Visit the https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality for live air quality data.

- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au under Prepare - Bushfire.



Updates will be issued if needed.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.

02/06/2026

🚧TRAFFIC ALERT – BEAUDESERT–NERANG ROAD, CLAGIRABA🚧

Transport and Main Roads Queensland have advised of upcoming culvert works on Beaudesert–Nerang Road, about 1.4km west of Clagiraba Road. Works will be carried out across both day and night shifts.

🌙 Night works
• Underway now
• Expected completion: Friday 5 June
• Hours: 6pm – 6am

☀️ Day works
• Starting: Monday 8 June
• Continuing through to late June
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am – 6pm

🚦 What to expect
• Stop/hold traffic control in place
• Reduced speed limits
• Possible delays – please allow extra travel time
• Follow directions from traffic controllers and drive with care
While every effort will be made to minimise disruption, some delays are unavoidable. Please note that weather and site conditions may impact the schedule.

📞 For the latest traffic updates, contact the Statewide Traffic Management Centre on 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au

02/06/2026

Councils are your every day 💚

From the parks your kids play in, to the roads you drive on, your local council is part of life every single day.

They’re the closest level of government to our communities, making today happen while planning for tomorrow.

Whether it’s maintaining playgrounds, libraries and sporting fields, managing waste and roads, or supporting communities during tough times, councils are always working behind the scenes (and out in the open) to keep things running.

Big or small, seen or unseen, it all adds up to the places we love and the lifestyles we enjoy.

For people. For places. For your every day.

Learn more: https://www.lgaq.asn.au/Councils-are-your-every-day

Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)

01/06/2026

🌏 World Environment Day is coming up on 5 June and we’ve got the perfect way to mark it.

Join us in Boonah for a special screening of Future Council (PG), a powerful, feel-good documentary that puts young voices front and centre in the fight for our planet.

This isn’t your average school excursion…

Follow eight incredible young people as they travel across Europe, challenging decision-makers and exploring real solutions to some of the world’s biggest environmental issues.

✨ It’s a hopeful coming-of-age story
✨ It’s inspiring, eye-opening and full of heart
✨ And it’s perfect for families, students and anyone who cares about the future

Proudly presented by Scenic Rim Regional Council as part of Creative Scenic Rim's Friday Flicks, this World Environment Day event invites our community to reflect, learn and spark important conversations about sustainability.

🎬 The Future Council (PG)
📍 Boonah Cultural Centre
📅 Friday 5 June
⏰ Afternoon & evening sessions available
🎟 Adults $10 | Concession/Students/Kids $7.50

Grab your friends, bring the family and be part of a global day of action, right here in the Scenic Rim 💚
👉 Book now:

Adults $10.00; Pensioner, students and kids $7.50. Tickets at the door. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Genre: Documentary Future Council (PG) F...

01/06/2026

📣 Volunteers Needed – C3 Canungra Combat Challenge 2026

Legacy Brisbane is calling on our community to lend a hand at one of the biggest fundraising events of the year – the C3 Canungra Combat Challenge!

📅 Saturday 13 June 2026
📍 Kokoda Barracks, Canungra

C3 brings together corporate teams from across Queensland to tackle military-inspired challenges, all while raising vital funds to support the families of veterans impacted by service. It’s a fantastic day with an even better cause – and they need your help to make it happen.

🙌 Volunteer roles available include:
• Registration & Check-In
• Baggage Drop & Wave Coordination
• Start/Finish Line Support
• Shuttle Bus & Parking Coordination
• Front Gate Check-In
• Vendor Liaison & Food Running
• Course Marshal Checkpoints (CP1–CP15)
• Water Points & Obstacle Support
• General Event Support

✅ No experience needed – just bring a great attitude and willingness to be part of a supportive, high-energy team.
🍽️ Meals, refreshments and a full volunteer briefing will be provided on the day.

If you’re keen to get involved and support a meaningful cause, sign up now!

👉 Learn more and sign up here: https://ow.ly/XFQ450Z5ZkS

01/06/2026

☕Coffee with a Cop!👮

Come along for a relaxed cuppa and a chat with Queensland Police tomorrow at Tamborine Mountain Library! No agenda, just a chance to connect, ask questions and get to know your local officers.

📅 Tuesday 2 June
⏰ 9:00am – 10:30am
📍 Tamborine Mountain Library
☕ Hosted with Spice of Life Cafe & Deli

Everyone is welcome so drop in and say hello!

01/06/2026

☕The next Cuppa in the Communi-tea is happening this Thursday at Tamborine Mountain!

👉Learn more: https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/Our-Community/For-Residents/Community-Events/Cuppa-in-the-Communi-tea

01/06/2026

🍳From practical tips on preparing for power outages to simple, tasty cooking ideas, Dinner in the Dark is all about helping households stay ready and resilient in the face of extreme weather.

💡 What is Dinner in the Dark?
Delivered by Scenic Rim Regional Council, these free events are designed to build community resilience. Each session includes live cooking demonstrations showing how to whip up nutritious, one-pot meals using basic pantry staples, perfect for when the power’s out during storms or emergencies.

Our next events are in Beaudesert and Kooralbyn and we’d love to see you there! Join us for a memorable evening of connection, learning and community spirit. 💛

👉Book for Beaudesert here: https://ow.ly/ulQJ50Z3SKr
👉Book for Kooralbyn here: https://ow.ly/F7Q250Z3SKq