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25.01.2022 Please note the Scenic Rim is one of the local government areas Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES has declared a local fire ban from tomorrow until Wednesday. If possible, avoid activities that may cause sparks including mowing lawns and use of power tools. Stay safe.

23.01.2022 CELEBRATING OUR SCENIC RIM SES VOLUNTEERS As we acknowledge SES Week this week, it's important to recognise the wonderful volunteers from the Scenic Rim SES Unit for the integral role they play in our region's emergency services response. The team's amazing hard work was recently recognised when they won the Regional Unit of the Year and joint Regional Operational response of the Year (with Gold Coast Unit). ... They then went on to win the Commissioner's Cup for State SES Unit/Group of The Year for exceptional initiatives, dedicated service and outstanding operational response to our community! We appreciate everything you do for our communities, and congratulate you for this fabulous recognition. Find our more by reading our article below, and you can also learn how you can become a volunteer. #onescenicrim https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au//scenic-rim-ses-volunteer

23.01.2022 #ScenicRim is included in a local fire ban which begins after midnight tonight.

23.01.2022 The current restrictions in the Scenic Rim region are precautionary to minimise the risk of community transmission given our proximity to the local government areas where current COVID-19 cases have been identified. The latest venues identified from contact tracing are available on the Queensland Health webpage below. It’s important to check if you’ve been to any of these locations and if you’re feeling unwell to contact your GP or Queensland Health.... Remember to stay safe and keep practising social distancing and good hygiene. https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing

22.01.2022 Scenic Rim schools this one's for you! You could win your very own visit from Get Ready Queensland Ambassador Johnathan Thurston! We all know how important it is to get ready and be prepared for disasters. This is your chance to show how it's done.... Click on the link below for more information! Go Scenic Rim! #onescenicrim

20.01.2022 From 1am next Tuesday (December 1), travellers entering Queensland will only need a border pass if they’ve been in a hotspot or overseas in the previous 14 days.... At this time, Queensland remains closed to Greater Adelaide with any travellers required to do 14 days of hotel quarantine at their own expense. See more

19.01.2022 Latest update from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES on the Green Hills Rd Fire.

19.01.2022 Please take care and beware of smoke on Boonah Beaudesert Road this afternoon as Seqwater carries out a controlled burn scheduled from 2pm in the Allenview area of Lake Wyaralong.

16.01.2022 Below is the link to the latest advice from Queensland Health on the COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney.

14.01.2022 If English is not your first language, the Australian Department of Home Affairs has a variety of translations of COVID-19 information available through this website: https://covid19inlanguage.homeaffairs.gov.au/

14.01.2022 ATTENTION RESIDENTS LOCATED AROUND CANUNGRA AND BEECHMONT For communities located in the eastern part of our region, we recognise the smoke from the Springbrook fire and planned burns, coupled with helicopter activity, may be quite emotional given many people are still recovering from last year's bushfires. Support is available from Ana, newly appointed Social Worker, Mental Health Bushfire and Trauma Recovery for residents located in the eastern part of the region impact...ed by the September 2019 bushfires. Ana is available to talk with you if you are feeling anxious at this time. You can contact Ana on 0428 057 188 or email [email protected] for a free and confidential chat. Ana is employed by Queensland Health and the role is funded from the Queensland Government bushfire recovery funding to help support our communities through this challenging time.

14.01.2022 Don't forget Scenic Rim region is one of the local government areas impacted by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES local fire ban until tomorrow. Stay safe.

11.01.2022 Many businesses have had to change the way they do business as a result of COVID19. With limitations to existing supply chains, some local manufacturers have ha...d to think differently about their existing business operations. Growing Queensland is running a free one-hour webinar during October to help you identify areas of opportunity within your business and give you some tools to grow those opportunities in these challenging times. To register for a Responding to Current Market Impacts using Industry 4.0 webinar, visit: https://bit.ly/2RgUgTu

11.01.2022 A reminder to keep checking Queensland Health's list of venues for contact tracing known COVID-19 cases. With some venues just over our local government boundary, it's important we all keep up-to-date so we can help manage the risks of community transmission. Stay safe Scenic Rim communities.

11.01.2022 Current information about bushfire at Mount Barney.

11.01.2022 How would you reach your contacts if your mobile phone died? Stick a hard copy of your contacts on your fridge or go old school and keep an updated address book.... However you decide to keep track of your contacts, we've put together a list of important numbers to help you get started at https://bit.ly/3gsZNk9

11.01.2022 How are you going out there Scenic Rim? Again, we're loving the rain, however it's important that we all stay safe and stay indoors if we can. The second you decide to push through floodwater, you will give up control. Did you know that firefighters across the state rescue more people from water each year than they do from fires?... Stay safe and remember IF IT'S FLOODED, FORGET IT. You can keep an eye on the rain radar by clicking on the link directly below. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml

10.01.2022 With the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting severe thunderstorms in the coming days, it's an important reminder to have your local Scenic Rim emergency contacts on hand. Feel free to download the image below or save the numbers in your phone, so you have them handy if you need them.

09.01.2022 Did you know that all businesses listed on Queensland’s Roadmap to Easing Restrictions must comply with the COVID Safe Business Framework? COVID Safe Industry P...lans are required where restricted businesses want to offer their services to more than 50 people at a time. For other businesses it is mandatory to complete a COVID Safe Checklist with COVID Safe training. For more information: https://bit.ly/35j09rB If you are unsure what applies to your business, check out the frequently asked questions from the link above.

08.01.2022 LAST CALL TO SCENIC RIM SCHOOLS! Get Ready Queensland's school competition closes this Friday 6 November. Has your school entered? You can win a visit from Get Ready Queensland Ambassador, Johnathan Thurston just by showing what you know about disasters and being prepared.... More information about how to apply is in the link below. Go Scenic Rim! #onescenicrim https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/schools

08.01.2022 Visit Council's Disaster Dashboard: http://disasterdashboard.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/

08.01.2022 BEAUDESERT RESIDENTS Grass fire north of Enterprise Drive.

07.01.2022 Great to see some rain this weekend, however with expected minor to moderate flooding for the Logan and Albert Rivers, the wild weather is still not over. To keep informed about road conditions, weather warnings and power outages visit Scenic Rim Regional Council Disaster Dashboard, or alternatively visit the BOM website. Remember IF ITS FLOODED, FORGET IT!... http://disasterdashboard.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/

07.01.2022 Queensland Police Service has reported a massive landslide on Tamborine Mountain Road as you can see in the pictures in their post below. It is expected that the road will be closed for some time so residents will need to find an alternative route to travel between Canungra and Tamborine Mountain. Stay safe Scenic Rim.

07.01.2022 Queensland Health are making sure the public is kept up to date with the list of locations where current COVID-19 cases have visited. The updated list is available at: https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing If you think you need to get tested, you can find your nearest fever clinic here: https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing

06.01.2022 The world saw and felt the devastation of Australian bushfires last season it was our state’s worst bushfire season. No matter where you live or where your b...usiness is, whether it's rural or urban, you need to have a plan in place in case a bushfire strikes. So, let’s be proactive this 2020-21 season - start by performing some simple checks around your property: https://bit.ly/3b830EM

05.01.2022 Announcement from Queensland Health today with the Queensland border zone expanded from 1 October. If you decide to travel to any of the expanded areas, don't forget you'll need to complete a border pass before you leave.

05.01.2022 FIRE WEATHER - BE IN THE KNOW Make sure you’re in the know with information from Bureau of Meteorology Fire Weather Centre: http://www.bom.gov.au/weath/fire-weather-centre/index.shtml

05.01.2022 It's important to remember that people who do not have adequate insurance coverage and are not eligible for Medicare will NOT be charged for COVID-19 testing. Please pass this important message on to your friends and family! More information is available from Queensland Health below:... https://www.qld.gov.au//stay-inf/testing-and-fever-clinics See more

05.01.2022 Calling Queensland small businesses! Has your business been impacted by COVID-19? We've created an online survey so you can tell us the areas you need informati...on and support with. It can be anonymous and only takes 2 minutes to complete - so head to https://bit.ly/3kRtwqo to fill it in today!

04.01.2022 CHANGE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS FOR SCENIC RIM COMMUNITIES The latest advice from the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP this morning has seen new restrictions introduced for our region, and other regions in SEQ, in response to the latest cases of COVID-19 in South East Queensland. In the Scenic Rim region, the numbers of people at private and public gatherings has reduced to no more than 10 people, unless there is a COVID Safe Plan in place. This includes events in your home a...nd also in our public spaces including parks. Visits to aged care facilities are also restricted at this time. You can listen to the Premier's press conference below for more information about the latest COVID-19 restrictions. It's important that we all continue to practise good hygiene and follow social distancing guidelines to help keep our Scenic Rim communities safe during this time. #onescenicrim

03.01.2022 Stay safe Scenic Rim residents. Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning with potential large hail. See below link for more information.... http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21035.shtml

03.01.2022 Experiencing any of the below symptoms, even just mildly? Play your part and come forward to get tested for COVID-19. Symptoms to look out for include: cough... sore throat shortness of breath runny nose fever (or history of fever) or fatigue loss of taste or smell See more

03.01.2022 Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES are expecting to see parts of the state hit a very high fire danger rating this week. Now is the time to prepare! For more information on how you can prepare your Bushfire Survival Plan, select this link: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety/

03.01.2022 From 1am tomorrow, Friday 25 September, Scenic Rim residents can have up to 30 people in their homes, or at public gatherings, following an easing in restrictions from Queensland Health. See the post below for more information.

02.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has recorded 48mm of rain in half an hour at Kalbar. While it's great to see the rain, please stay safe as these storms progress through the Scenic Rim. Remember if it's flooded, forget it. If you approach a road crossing with flood water, the safest thing you can do is back it up.... More information on the current storm warning is below. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21035.shtml

01.01.2022 We wanted to give Santa big shout out for being a great role model for being COVID Safe! Seen at DJ Smith park in Canungra on Saturday, Santa innovatively used a big pipe to receive messages and then sent gifts back down the pipe! Good on you Santa!! ... For more information about protecting yourself and others, visit the Queensland Health website. https://www.qld.gov.au//protect-you/coronavirus-prevention

01.01.2022 As we head into the Christmas and New Year break, please see information about how to contact Council during this time if you have an emergency that requires Council's help. Stay safe during the festive season and all the best for a happy new year.

01.01.2022 No reason is good enough to drive through floodwater. The bravest and smartest thing you can do is Back It Up. Be prepared for flood season. Don’t get carried away with the reasons or pressures to attempt to drive through floodwater. When faced with a flooded road, back it up. Be prepared for flood season. http://floodedforgetit.initiatives.qld.gov.au/