Canungra

Commercial water moratorium extended

THE moratorium notice over Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook areas preventing the construction of new underground water works for commercial purposes has been extended until March 2026. This follows an annual review of the moratorium by the Department of Local Government and Water. In welcoming the news, Member for Scenic Rim, […]

Canungra

A True Saviour 

AS THE rain pelted down and the winds roared, Pastor David Mugridge had only the thoughts of the community on his mind and how best to serve his community in need. Thanks to members of his Presbyterian Church, who donated a generator after the tornado, the senior pastor was able […]

Canungra

Remembering ANZAC

ANZAC Day is a sacred day in Australia – for some, it is considered to be one of the most sacred days.   The sacrifice made by those who served in wars are honoured and remembered throughout the country on April 25.  But, there were others. The women left behind, the […]

Reflections

The power of prayer

Exodus 17:10-11 says, “So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.” In this battle, mighty […]

Canungra

Unlicensed parks operators issued warning

NATIONAL Parks and Wildlife conducted compliance checks recently after reports of unlicensed tour operators conducting tours on the mountain. A spokesperson for the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation said together with the police they conducted compliance activities within the Joalah section Tamborine National Park to ensure commercial tour […]

Frankie and Jagger Wallace with Buster
People and their Pets

People and Their Pets – Frankie and Jagger Wallace with Buster

BORDER Collie Buster has been with the Hailstone family for almost 15 years after his father Cody was their first family dog.  He has continued his bloodline by welcoming his son Beau, 13, and continues to spend every last minute with his owners.  “His favourite thing is being at our […]

NARM Enrights
History

The Beaudesert NARM Factory

At the end of World War II, Enrights Department Store faced a major crisis.  It was no longer able to purchase shoes from it’s major supplier NARM, (North Australian Rubber Mills).  NARM had reached capacity at their local factory.  To solve the problem, Tom Enright asked if they would come […]

Funding boost to support access to key agvet chemical products
News

Funding boost to support access to key agvet chemical products

THE Albanese Labor Government is investing over $13 million to support access to effective and safe agricultural and veterinary chemicals. The funding is split between two initiatives: an extension to the Improved Access to Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals program, and providing one-off funding to supplement the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary […]

Canungra

Govenor-General visits the mountain

The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, was a welcome visitor to Tamborine Mountain recently where she spoke with the Mayor, Councillors, Council staff, emergency services representatives and members of the local community in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The post Govenor-General visits the mountain […]

What Susie Saw
Regular Columns

What Susie Saw

BEAUDESERT was treated to some impressive rainbows between weather warnings, as nervous anticipation built for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.  It was a relief that our town didn’t get hit with cyclonic winds, but it was still a pretty big week all round wasn’t it?