27-531: Download coordinates as: The Scenic Rim Region is a local government area (LGA) in the West Moreton region of South East Queensland , Australia, and is located approximately 80 kilometres due south of Brisbane . Established in 2008, it was preceded by several previous local government areas with histories extending back to the early 1900s and beyond. The main town of the region is Beaudesert . It has an estimated operating budget of A$ 33 million. In
54-475: A '32' rated climb (one of the hardest in the world) which attracts international rock climbing visitors to the area. The area of Boonah is fairly flat with large areas of very productive soils for the growing of vegetables and other crops. Beechmont and O'Reillys are mountainous areas overlooking the Gold Coast hinterland . These areas attract visitors for camping, bushwalking and bird watching. The council
81-630: A group of mountain ranges forming part of the Great Dividing Range , and recommended the transfer of the entire urban growth corridor previously within Beaudesert to Logan City . Along with Lockyer Valley and Somerset , it was expected to provide a rural hinterland for urban South East Queensland . The arrangement was Boonah's second preference (its first was simply absorbing the rural areas of Ipswich) while Beaudesert opposed splitting or amalgamation. The legislation passed to effect
108-542: A petition containing 91 signatures was received by the Governor of New South Wales seeking to have Ipswich, which at the time had 3,000 people, granted municipal town status. The petition was gazetted the following day, and no counter-petition was received. On 29 November, the letters patent authorised by Queen Victoria which were to make Queensland a separate colony were published in New South Wales, and
135-526: A rationalisation of the local government areas in and around Ipswich was implemented. It involved the abolition of five shires: resulting in: On 29 January 1949, a new Local Government Act was enacted to further amalgamate local government in the Ipswich area, abolishing the Shire of Normanby and the Shire of Rosewood . The City of Ipswich was enlarged (from 12¼ square miles to 30 square miles) to include
162-545: Is Mount Barney , reaching 1,356 metres (4,449 ft) above sea level. Wyaralong Dam is the region's newest reservoir. In the south east of the local government area is the Lamington National Park . It includes villages such as Canungra, Kooralbyn, Rathdowney, Beechmont and Harrisville. The peak at Mount French, part of Moogerah Peaks National Park is noted for its traditional rock climbing and does not have bolted climbing routes. The peak also boasts
189-600: Is a list of local government areas (LGAs) in Queensland , Australia, sorted by region. For the history and responsibilities of local government in that state, see Local government in Queensland . For former local government areas in Queensland, see List of former local government areas of Queensland . Administers the central portion of the South East Queensland agglomeration The City of Brisbane
216-528: Is split into six wards (divisions), each returning one councillor, along with a directly-elected mayor. The current council, elected in 2024 , is: John Brent was the region's first mayor. He was first elected as a councillor in the Shire of Boonah in 1976 and was chairman of the Shire of Boonah beginning on 12 April 1994, becoming mayor of the Scenic Rim Region following the amalgamation. In 2016,
243-647: The 2016 census , the City of Ipswich had a population of 193,733 people. In the 2021 census , the City of Ipswich had a population of 229,208 people. Ipswich City Council is composed of four wards (divisions), each with two councillors, along with a directly-elected mayor . Until 2020 , the council was made up of 10 councillors each representing one ward. Paul Pisasale , who was re-elected mayor in 2016, resigned on 6 June 2017 citing health concerns (specifically multiple sclerosis ). Division 7 Councillor Andrew Antoniolli and Deputy Mayor Paul Tully both contested
270-574: The 2017 Ipswich mayoral by-election , held on 19 August 2017, with Antoniolli successful with 54.44% of the vote after preferences. In May 2018, Antoniolli was charged with seven counts of corruption forcing him to stand down and administrators to take over Ipswich City Council. In August 2018, the Queensland Government passed legislation to dismiss all of the councillors and replace them with an administrator. The current council, elected in 2024 , is: The City of Ipswich includes
297-558: The 2021 census , the Scenic Rim Region had a population of 42,984 people. Prior to 2008, the new Scenic Rim Region was an entire area of three previous and distinct local government areas: In July 2007, the Local Government Reform Commission released its report and recommended that the areas amalgamate. It identified a rural community of interest as well as ecotourism potential from the Scenic Rim ,
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#1732773312098324-958: The Bremer River , the Logan River / Albert River and the Coomera River / Nerang River . The centre of the area is dominated by the Flinders Peak Group and broad sweep of mountainous terrain forming a southern boundary with the local government area on Queensland's southern border with New South Wales. Many high-altitude areas are covered by forests and protected in national parks (including World Heritage listings) at Tamborine Mountain , McPherson Range , Main Range National Park , Mount Barney National Park and landforms including Cunninghams Gap and Fassifern Valley . South East Queensland's highest mountain
351-463: The Shire of Douglas was being de-amalgamated from Cairns Region on 1 January 2014. Later, the Shire of Mareeba was being de-amalgamated from Tablelands Region on 1 January 2014. Later it was renamed Maranoa Region in June 2009. City of Ipswich The City of Ipswich is a local government area (LGA) located within the southwest of Greater Brisbane , which in turn, is situated within
378-653: The Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter 1999. The Scenic Rim Regional Council operate libraries in Beaudesert , Boonah , Canungra and Tamborine Mountain . The council commenced a mobile library service in 2008, which serves Beechmont , Harrisville , Hillview , Kalbar , Kooralbyn , Peak Crossing , Rathdowney and Tamborine . 27°59′15″S 152°59′43″E / 27.98750°S 152.99528°E / -27.98750; 152.99528 Local government areas of Queensland This
405-657: The coast about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Brisbane CBD . To the east is the City of Brisbane local government area, and to the west are the rural and agricultural areas of the Brisbane, Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys . Ipswich is the second-oldest local government area in Queensland, after Brisbane. On 16 November 1859, after the enactment of the Municipalities Act of 1858 in New South Wales ,
432-631: The component entities prior to 2008. In the 2011 census , the Scenic Rim Region had a population of 36,456 people. In the 2016 census , the Scenic Rim Region had a population of 40,072 people. In the 2021 census , the Scenic Rim Region had a population of 42,984 people. In 2014, the Scenic Rim Regional Council established its local heritage register as required by the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 . In February 2015, it listed 54 places based on criteria in
459-435: The council resolved to review the position of deputy mayor annually, instead of having it be the longer-term position it was from 2008 to 2016. Waistell Hay Hay Moriarty Sanders Chalk McInnes The Scenic Rim Region includes the following settlements: Beaudesert area: Boonah area: Other areas: - split with the City of Ipswich - split with Logan City The populations given relate to
486-491: The following settlements: Urban: Rural: - split with Scenic Rim Region - not to be confused with White Rock in Cairns Region Beginning in 1994 Ipswich adopted an innovative, community-based, information technology project which aimed to make the city a technology hub at the forefront of the growing move towards the information superhighway . The most prominent feature of
513-444: The initiative, which was called Global Info-Links, was the development of a new library with free public internet access and the development of a wide area network to which people could subscribe. In October 2000, the council began erecting cast brass plaques at significant heritage sites. Ipswich City Council operates four public libraries at Ipswich Central , Redbank , Redbank Plains and Springfield Central . It also operates
540-536: The merger on 10 August 2007. A Local Transition Committee made up of staff and councillors of the dissolving entities was formed to manage the process. On 15 March 2008, the Shires formally ceased to exist, and elections were held on the same day to elect councillors and a mayor to the Regional Council. The region is mostly rural, with Beaudesert and Boonah the main towns. It lies within the catchment areas of
567-581: The more urban parts of the Shire of Moreton (formerly known as the Shire of Ipswich ). The Shire of Moreton was then enlarged by the inclusion of the northern part of the Shire of Normanby and all the Shire of Rosewood. The southern part of the Shire of Normanby was transferred to an enlarged Shire of Boonah . The Shire of Moreton was amalgamated into the City of Ipswich on 11 March 1995. In March 2000, Ipswich ceded some rural territory in Mount Walker , Mutdapilly , Rosevale and Warrill View to
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#1732773312098594-477: The neighbouring Shire of Boonah . Following the major reforms of local government in Queensland, on 15 March 2008, Ipswich lost the largely rural areas of Harrisville and Peak Crossing in its southeast to the new Scenic Rim Region . On 31 October 2012, a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ecco Ripley housing development project was conducted by then Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale and Sekisui House . In
621-489: The petition was forwarded to the new Queensland governor , Sir George Ferguson Bowen . On 10 December 1859, the same day that the letters patent were published in Queensland, the petition was regazetted. On 3 March 1860 the Borough of Ipswich was proclaimed, and its first elections were held on 19 April 1860, where John Murphy became its first Mayor. The Municipality's corporate logo was designed by Reverend Lacey H. Rumsey,
648-480: The rector of St Paul's Church in Ipswich in 1861. Ipswich applied on 22 November 1904 to become a City, the status being conferred by the Government of Queensland on 1 December 1904 and its first mayor was Hugh Reilly. On its declaration, the City of Ipswich covered only the central area of Ipswich itself – even what are today considered inner suburbs were parts of different entities. On 13 October 1916,
675-491: The surrounding rural areas. By the 2021 census , the City of Ipswich, as a local government area, had a population of 229,208 people. The City of Ipswich is centrally located in the South East Queensland region of Australia. Ipswich governs the outer western portion of the Brisbane Metropolitan Area , Queensland , Australia. It covers an area of 1,094 square kilometres (422.4 sq mi) along
702-521: The vast South East region of the state of Queensland . Positioned between the City of Brisbane and the City of Logan to the east and the Scenic Rim Region to the south, the City of Ipswich also borders the Somerset and Lockyer Valley regions to the north and west, respectively. Ipswich is generally taken to include the urban area encompassing the historical city of Ipswich and
729-517: Was created from the 30 October 1924 amalgamation of: On 21 July 2023 the Council officially changed its name to City of Moreton Bay. Later, the Shire of Noosa was de-amalgamated from Sunshine Coast Region on 1 January 2014. Later it was renamed Western Downs Region in August 2009. Later, the Shire of Livingstone was being de-amalgamated from Rockhampton Region on 1 January 2014. Later,
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