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Better buses for Tamborine Mountain

Neil Smith is not giving up on his goal of establishing better public transport for Tamborine Mountain until the job is done. Since 2020 he has been the driving force behind the push for a full public transport service on the mountain. Now, as Neil and fellow Rotarian Zoe Ross […]

ALL WELCOME - Beaudesert Ambulance Officer in Charge Mick Mahoney and local ambulance committee Chairman Mark Hodgson
News

Ambulance Open Day coming up

There will be fun for the whole family and an opportunity to connect with first responders and community services when Beaudesert Ambulance Station hosts its open day on July 18. The free event will go from 10am to 2pm at the station at 62 Tina Street. Facepainting will be a […]

Ben Harmer with his pen of Limousin x steers, two years, which sold for $2,370
News

Limousin x Steers hit $2370 at Beaudesert

Agents Bartholomew and Co reported an outstanding yarding of heavy steers at their Beaudesert Store Sale on Saturday. All descriptions sold to a much dearer market as recent rain and possibility of more on the way instilled confidence in buyers. Limousin x steers, two years, account Ben Harmer, Kingsholme, sold […]

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Art project approved despite budget concerns

Councillors have voted to move forward with a public art and nature play feature at Davidson Park, Beaudesert, which will cost ratepayers $470,000, despite comments alluding to Scenic Rim Regional Council’s dire financial situation. The project, partially funded to the tune of $430,000 under the South East Queensland (SEQ) City […]

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Garden Club greens up Gallery Walk

Gallery Walk is getting a makeover ready to welcome visitors for Springtime on the Mountain. Volunteers from the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club have been busy beautifying the businesses to ensure the popular tourist spot is filled with glorious colour. “We want gallery walk to look nice for Springtime on the […]

L to R; Bulk Tanker unloading, collecting empty cans for return and unloading milk cans at the factory.
History

The Butter Factory

By Beaudesert Historical Museum The Logan and Albert Co-operative Dairy Factory, which opened in 1906, was the most important event in the lives of the local dairy farmers. Although there had been small cream factories operating in the district – the South Brisbane Creamery Company and the Lowood Creamery Company […]

Reflections

Temples of the Holy Spirit

By Fr Tomi Alexander, St Mary’s Church St Paul says something pretty amazing in 1 Corinthians 6:19–20: “Your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit.” When you really think about it, that’s huge. A temple isn’t special because it’s big or beautiful — it’s special because God lives there. […]

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Bushrats set for Steve Hargreaves Cup showdown

The Tamborine Mountain Bushrats will celebrate their rich history when they contest the annual Steve Hargreaves Cup against the Parkwood Sharks on July 4. The cup honours club founding member, premiership-winning captain and community figure Steve Hargreaves. Hargreaves was part of the Bushrats’ inaugural season in 1995 and captained the […]

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Wildlife documentary screening set to inspire

Wildlife enthusiast and educator Beau Eastman will be screening his stunning series Enter the Wild for Tamborine Mountain residents. The former mountain resident, who works at the Glow Worm Caves, has been travelling Australia and Komodo Island to produce the spectacular educational short form series. “We try to connect viewers […]