Media

10 January, 2018 The Scenic Rim’s signature food and wine festival, Eat Local Week, will benefit from an $80,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. The funds will be matched by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, and will go towards the creation of an exciting new interact... Read more

09 January, 2018 Children at the C&K Greenbank Community Kindergarten are smiling after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The C&K Greenbank Community Kindergarten received $7,830 to help with the cost of repainting the internal and external areas of the faci... Read more

04 January, 2018 The Scenic Rim Equestrian Club is show jumping for joy after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Scenic Rim Equestrian Club received $5,000 to help with the cost of purchasing show jumps and a trailer to transport the new jumps and their two dress... Read more

02 January, 2018 The Beaudesert St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland store has received a boost to continue its work in the community after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. Vinnies Beaudesert received $5,000 to help with the cost of purchasing and installing a sec... Read more

21 December, 2017 The Logan Village Men’s Shed has received a boost to continue its work in the local community through the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Program. The Logan Village Men’s Shed received $2,000 to purchase a new table saw which will expand the members’ current a... Read more

19 December, 2017 The Gatton Pony Club is saddling up to upgrade their grounds after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Gatton Pony Club received $6,000 to help with the cost of purchasing and installing a shed to store their equestrian tack and equipment. Presid... Read more

15 December, 2017 The Tamborine Mountain Historical Society will continue to make history after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Tamborine Mountain Historical Society received $5,000 to construct a weather, fire and vermin proof archival storage room to house... Read more

06 December, 2017 In the lead-up to Christmas, Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has urged the community to back small business and shop local. “The holiday season is when many small businesses work their hardest and employ more locals to meet the demands of the Christmas retail trade period,” Mr ... Read more

06 December, 2017 Beechmont’s cricketers are set for a first class season after the Beechmont Recreation Arts and Sports Association received a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Beechmont Recreation Arts and Sports Association received $9,905 to help with the cost of i... Read more

05 December, 2017 While the school year winds down for the year, it’s full steam ahead at the Yarrabilba State School as they gear up to open the gates and welcome students in 2018. Foundation Principal Lee Harrex said teaching staff were looking forward to seeing their new school facilities completed and open... Read more

05 December, 2017 The Gatton Redbacks have received a boost to continue kicking goals for local football players through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Gatton Redbacks Football Club received $12,000 to help with the cost of purchasing a new mower to maintain their grounds to the highes... Read more

01 December, 2017 The Australian Government’s Mobile Service Centre, Desert Rose, is returning to south east Queensland before Christmas, including stops at Laidley, Aratula and Boonah. The purpose-built Mobile Service Centre will bring Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services to the Lockyer Valley on M... Read more

29 November, 2017 Local road users will have access to safer and more reliable travel after two bridges in the Scenic Rim were upgraded with the support of the Federal Government. Adams Bridge at Rosevale and Churchbank Bridge at Mutdapilly were replaced along with Tramway Bridge at Christmas Creek through a partner... Read more

28 November, 2017  Soldiers serving abroad will get a taste of the Fassifern’s country hospitality this Christmas when the Rotary Club of Fassifern Valley sends 60 Digger Boxes to troops overseas. The club will send the boxes through the Australian Government’s Support the Troops initiative, with it... Read more

27 November, 2017 Local organisations are encouraged to apply for Round Two of the Building Better Regions Fund, with applications now open for funding to support job creation and economic growth in Wright. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the Australian Government was investing in the local region. &l... Read more