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Welcome to Summer and the December 2011 Sustainable Scenic Rim eNews. We had some welcome rain in late November which as I write, is nourishing local forests and waterways. In early November our region hosted its second annual Strategic Leaders Forum and it was very heartening to see a group of over 60 business, environment, council, indigenous, education and community leaders come together to courageously and collaboratively plan for the protection of our region’s local living landscapes, local living economies and local living communities. In late November Scenic Rim Regional Council formally approved and released the Scenic Rim Community Plan, a living document created by the people and communities of the Scenic Rim in collaboration with Council. This excellent plan foregrounds our region’s landscapes, local economies and nature-based industries including tourism and agriculture, as well as our creative communities. It beautifully captures the love most of us have for our natural, cultural and community heritage here in the region. Thank you to all the sustainability practitioners who contributed to this newsletter. It’s great to hear about the sustainability initiatives underway in and around the Scenic Rim and we hope you enjoy reading this Summer eNews. These newsletters are produced seasonally. If you would like to contribute to our Autumn 2012 edition which will be produced in February/March 2012, please contact Sally MacKinnon at the Ethos Foundation: sally@ethosfoundation.org Here's what we have for you in this edition: Strategic Leaders Forum
Strategic Leaders Forum On Wednesday 9 November Scenic Rim Regional Council hosted the second annual Strategic Leaders Forum in Beaudesert. Attended by over 60 representatives from business, social, cultural, environmental sectors and Council departments, the forum was an action-based hub of learning and sharing. During the day, presentations and discussions focused on 10 key priorities identified across the Scenic...Read More
Protestors on Peaks and next steps in the CSG battle On Sunday October 16 around a thousand protestors staged a dramatic protest to oppose coal and coal seam gas in the Scenic Rim region. Farmers, tourism operators and other land holders stood side by side on the region's name-sake mountain peaks, in paddocks and in parks to call for the Scenic Rim to be spared from the advances of the mining corporations. Hundreds of banners and creative messages...Read More
Scenic Rim Community Plan released After almost 12 months of community consultation, Council approved the Scenic Rim Community Plan 2011 - 2026 at its meeting on 22 November 2011. Now that it has been adopted by Council the Community Plan provides a shared vision for the region’s future and will guide Council and community action on issues including environment, economic development, social well-being and community...Read More
Australia’s Green Cauldron update National Landscapes are the best of Australia's nature and culture - inspirational places like Australia's Red Centre, the Great Ocean Road, Australia's Coastal Wilderness, Kakadu, the Kimberley, the Flinders Ranges and Australia’s Green Cauldron, the bioregion encompassing north eastern NSW, the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim. The National Landscapes Program is identifying and assisting...Read More
Gold Coast Transition Town initiative calls on Scenic Rim expertise Community leaders and activists from the Southern Gold Coast are starting a series of workshops in early December to develop a Transition Town initiative for that region. Here in the Scenic Rim, the Tamborine Mountain community is one of the first in the world to develop an energy descent plan (EDAP) to help guide it towards a low carbon/high prosperity future. One of the Tamborine...Read More
Local Living Economy report released Local sustainability learning organisation the Ethos Foundation, in collaboration with Southern Cross University (SCU) has released a report about Local Living Economy and its relevance for Australia. Called “We are the (enterprising) leaders we have been waiting for: Local Living Economy and its relevance for Australia” the report presents a range of data about the power of independent,...Read More
Economics of Happiness screened across Scenic Rim communities In late October, the Beechmont Business & Enterprise Network (BBEN) in collaboration with renewable energy company Nickel Energy screened the award-winning documentary “The Economics of Happiness” at Binna Burra Lodge. Beechmont was the fourth Scenic Rim community to screen the film this year and word is spreading quickly through our region about the quality and inspiration...Read More
Darlington Community Markets December 4 Darlington State School is hosting its next Darlington Community Markets on December 4 and invites locals and visitors alike to share the day at their beautiful school grounds on the Albert River. The Darlington Community Markets is a new facility where local farmers, food, wine and artisans can participate and sell their products and wares. At the same time, customers support local...Read More
SEQ Catchments Grazing Workshop December 15 A grazing workshop will be held on Thursday December 15th in the Beaudesert/Canungra district. The content of the day will modify previous grazing workshops - this time it will be a pasture stock take focusing on grazing management techniques and land condition assessment/ pasture ID. Ian McConnel from DEEDI will host the workshop. Agenda 9:00 - 12:30 - Key Grazing Land Management...Read More
Call for wildlife survey volunteers While we all hope the proposed coal seam gas pipeline will never happen in the Scenic Rim region local ecologist Dr Ronda Green believes it is vital we begin to survey, document and monitor the wildlife in the proposed pipeline pathway. She believes that even if the pipeline doesn't proceed, the information gathered through wildlife surveys now will still be of great use for other ...Read More
How much did we recycle in 2010-11? Adrian Smith, Waste Coordinator for Scenic Rim Regional Council recently collated the figures about our region’s recycling efforts in 2010-11. During this time, we recycled: 7,805 litres of waste oil 5158 tonnes (15,475m³) of green waste 1,966 waste tyres 2,755 tonnes of household recycling 1,167 tonnes of scrap metal 907 refrigeration units had (harmful)...Read More
SRRC sustainable business update During December and early 2012, there are a number of interesting events and opportunities for Scenic Rim businesses interested in sustainability. Lifestyle horticulture In September 2008, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) commissioned Queensland Treasury’s Office of Economic and Statistical Research ( OESR) to undertake a comprehensive, statewide telephone survey to determine...Read More
Arts in the Olives 2012 Scheduled for May 13 (Mothers Day), Arts in the Olives Festival will have a strong sculptural emphasis in 2012. Exciting news of the moment is the promised presence of talented metal sculptor Chris Trotter to create an installation somewhere under the trees...Read More
Logan Food Gardeners update Keen food gardeners in South East Queensland have a new way of making friends and sharing their gardening adventures, thanks to the new social networking site Logan Food Gardeners: www.loganfoodgardeners.org Logan Food Gardeners is an online food gardening community, where gardeners of all ages and skill levels can connect with other gardeners to discuss food growing in our region....Read More
Bioregional renewable energy Bioregional clean energy company Nickel Energy (based in Lismore and operating across northern NSW and South East Queensland), continues to innovate and stay true to its mission of providing cleaner, greener power alternatives to residents and business owners. Nickel completed a community solar panel bulk buy at Beechmont in 2007 and recently sponsored the Beechmont Business & Enterprise...Read More
Gold Coast Harvest Festival The Gold Coast’s first Harvest Festival and Local Food Festival was held on Sunday November 20 at Evandale Parklands. The event included growing and cooking demonstrations, gardening workshops and children’s activities as well as delicious healthy food and produce. Congratulations to Gold Coast City Council for organising such an interesting event that looked very aligned to Beechmont’s...Read More
School for social entrepreneurs Applications are now open for the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) Incubator Program beginning March 2012. SSE runs a unique learning program for entrepreneurial individuals across the country who have an idea or business that has a social or environmental benefit. In 2012 there will be up to 60 places in the program for social entrepreneurs from around Australia. The selected...Read More
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Sustainable Scenic Rim eNews December 2011
