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An invitation to roll up

The Tamborine Mountain Bowls Club offers new members the opportunity to improve their health, boost their social network and even a chance to possibly add a few dollars to their bank balance. The club, which is located at Club Tamborine, is on the lookout for new members by promoting the […]

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Escaping Groundhog Day

Anyone remember the 1990s movie Groundhog Day?  Bill Murray wakes up to experience the same day over and over again.  Like Bill, many of us live in our own version of a sitcom rerun and never seem to escape the same episode.  It’s often the case that we know we […]

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Edible Garden Trail Inspiring Garden to Plate Sustainability

LOCAL food growers will be showcasing their inspirational vegie patches at the Tamborine Mountain Edible Garden Trail on March 23. The exciting new annual event will feature seven local gardens for visitors to stroll around and explore as well as pit stops to purchase locally produced and handcrafted goods. Each […]

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Air BNB rules not under review 

OUR special report on the booming Air BNB industry in the Scenic Rim has thrown a spotlight on an issue that many know little about. It was an email from Tamborine Mountain’s Mark Spencer expressing his concerns about a neighbour’s decision to change his investment property to a short-term holiday […]

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Cr Comments

Happy birthday to Tamborine Mountain Creative Arts Inc which celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 22. TMCA offers a very wide range of group activities and anyone interested is encouraged to visit their website – there is something for everyone. Volunteering – there was an interesting article on loneliness in the […]

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The Saluki Dog or Desert Diva

ALSO known as the ‘Persian Greyhound,’ this ancient and regal dog is a sighthound or gazehound.  Named in Arabic, possibly after ‘Saluk’, once an ancient city of Yemen, Egyptian tombs and Assyrian temples depict these dogs as early as 5,000 BC.  The Saluki was a prized dog for its speed, […]

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Little A’s fly high

TAMBORINE Mountain Little Athletics are on a high after great results at the recent Regionals meet and a fantastic season for all athletes. Athletes continue to train every Friday afternoon, with the recently opened long jump pit proving a great addition to the club’s assets. To see the entire gallery, […]

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Yucca

Yucca – Yucca sp, roadside Eagle Heights.  There are 49 species in the genus, which cover a vast area of the Americas, from Guatemala and Mexico to southern Alberta in Canada.  Most species occur in arid conditions, with the deserts of North America being regarded as the centre of diversity for the […]

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No help for Tina Street residents

TINA Street resident Jeremy Smith was up all night sandbagging and digging trenches when 106mm of rain fell in an hour, threatening to flood his home. It was like Groundhog Day for Jeremy, who lost his house due to flooding in 2017. The same night a neighbour had water innundate their […]

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Seqwater welcomes new trainees

Seqwater has welcomed 13 new graduates and trainees into an exciting two-year program to kickstart their careers in the water industry.   Six graduates will be mentored across Seqwater’s science, engineering and finance disciplines, while seven trainees will develop their skills and knowledge in drinking water treatment leading to a […]