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Footprints on our souls: Remembering AJ Lossie

ANTHONY ‘AJ’ Lossie was a much loved brother, friend and son, whose life was tragically cut short following a motorcycle crash. The middle child of five siblings, 19 year old AJ grew up in Beaudesert with his parents Tony and Lisa, and sisters Amanda (39), Ashlee (34), Ariana (18) and […]

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A toast to our tutors: Beaudesert U3A says thank you

BEAUDESERT’S University of the Third Age (U3A) took the time to celebrate their 2025 tutors with a lunch at The Club, Beaudesert. President Brendan Dever said the tutors have kept Beaudesert U3A alive since the group started in 2011. “Each group relies on a tutor just to organise things, and […]

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The Developmental Process

Last issue we talked about the importance of understanding our inner world and how we collect wounds on our journey through life.  Developing insight requires basic knowledge of our developmental process.  From the moment of our existence our environment is shaping us into the person we become.  Very few people […]

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Favourite Genes

I LOVE jeans, always have.  From hipsters with flares, to midrise with boot legs, to high waisted skinny jeans.   There are just so many different types.  Not unlike the other type of “genes” in almost every cell in our body.   I remember trying to convince my employer back in my 20s […]

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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN EAGLES CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL SEASON AT GEISSMANN 

THE Tamborine Mountain Eagles recently held their 2025 Presentation Day at Geissmann Oval, celebrating the conclusion of an eventful year while recognising the hard work and achievements of our players, coaches, and volunteers. Hosted at the spiritual home of the Eagles, we welcomed all of their junior players to reflect […]

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Native Mint Bush

Native Mint Bush – Prosanthera sp. – garden Eagle Heights. There are about one hundred species of flowering plants in the genus, which are all endemic to Australia. They grow as shrubs, rarely as trees. Mint bushes are cultivated as ornamentals and for essential oils and spices. They are mainly found in Eastern […]

Reflections

“Gray hair is a crown of splendour…”

In a quiet village nestled between hills and olive trees where I was sent on a placement, lived an old woman named Grace.  Her back was bent, her steps slow, and her hands worn from years of work, but her eyes sparkled with peace and wisdom.  Children loved to sit […]

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The French Bulldog

THIS type of dog was originally designed in England around the middle of the 18th century and was called a toy or miniature bulldog.  At the same time lace workers in England were being displaced by the industrial revolution and many moved to France taking their little companions with them. The […]

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Ben Lee

Raindrops danced as melodies rose through the mist. Ben Lee’s voice warmed the mountain hearts beneath grey skies.  Canon R10 with a 100-250mm lens. The post Ben Lee appeared first on Tamborine Mountain News.

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Mountain crew answers the island call

TAMBORINE Mountain Rural Fire Brigade were quick to answer the call when extra hands were needed to assist the Moreton Island fires raging from October 4. First Officer Sam Webster, accompanied by firefighter Liam Flanagan, spent their night helping to establish a 15km containment line along Bulwer Blue Lagoon Road.  […]