History

The Interstate Railway Line – Part 1

The first meeting to be held with the object of agitating for an extension of the railway from Kyogle to Beaudesert occurred on April 26, 1912. Many years of meetings and discussion ensued, with consideration also being given to alternative routes from Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads or Kyogle to Killarney. […]

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Laugh out loud at Serenity

The latest play coming up at Zamia Theatre is a laugh out loud comedy, written by Georgie Wallace and directed by Deborah Joy Sykes.  A Week in Serenity takes place in a health retreat, which may, or may not, be based on Tamborine Mountain.   It follows the stories of four […]

Jennifer Sanders. Image supplied.
Council News

Councillor Comment – July 10, 2026

By Cr Jennifer Sanders It has been very hectic for me in my role as Councillor lately due to the constant budget deliberations.   As a Councillor, one of the hardest things to do is bring down a fair budget.   No one wants to raise rates, and we deliberate long and […]

Third generation firefighter Alex Ducat, pictured centre with grandfather, retired Captain Ray Ducat and his father his father, past Lieutenant x Ducat. Image supplied
News

Three generations of local firefighters

Alex Ducat is upholding a family tradition of protecting the community after becoming the third generation of the local Ducat family to serve as a firefighter. The youngest Mr Ducat, pictured centre with grandfather, retired Captain Ray Ducat and his father, past Lieutenant Steve Ducat, was among several local auxiliary […]

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Basketball for all ages

Tamborine Mountain Basketball’s weekly scrimmage sessions are providing local residents of all ages and abilities with a relaxed and social way to get involved in the sport. Held on Friday and Sunday evenings, the sessions welcome everyone from first-time players through to experienced junior representative athletes, with an emphasis on […]

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Adrenaline racing through his veins

Brian Ferrabee is an adrenaline junkie and self-confessed racing car addict. He was just eight years old when he experienced the thrill of his first grand prix in 1955 in Ardmore, New Zealand. “I was absolutely besotted. The racing cars were the most beautiful things I had ever seen. I […]

New public housing on Brisbane Street, Beaudesert
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Beaudesert gets new public housing

Seven new units taking shape on the highway into Beaudesert will provide public housing. The seven two-bedroom modular units with seven car parks are at 220-226 Brisbane Street. The location is north of Wongaburra Aged Care, opposite Beaudesert State High School and a fuel station and south of Dick Westerman […]

Lauren Ryan has the lead role in Home, I'm Darling. Image supplied
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Lauren’s big break

Beaudesert born and raised actor Lauren Ryan is tapping into her community theatre roots as she plays the lead role in a comedy called, ‘Home, I’m Darling’. The Swich Up Productions play is on from July 17-25 at Cambrian Centre Ipswich. ‘Home, I’m Darling’, an Olivier Award-winning comedy written by […]

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Weekend bus service one step closer

The strong case for a weekend public bus service from Tamborine Mountain to Helensvale and Beenleigh train stations was laid out in a submission handed to the Minister for Transport Brent Mickelberg. The 69-page submission called for the implementation of stage two of the Translink Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service, […]