Articles by Canungra Times

TAMBORINE Mountain is famous for many things, but one thing locals wish it was less well known for is its potholes.  After what has felt like months of rain they appear to multiply like rabbits. There would be few who haven’t cursed as they’ve thumped through one or worse still, […]

THE main connecting road between Tamborine Mountain and Canungra reopened on Wednesday April 16 to the delight of commuters. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) said on Tamborine Mountain Road (the Goat Track) approximately 1.6 kilometres from the intersection of Beaudesert–Nerang Road, the newly constructed side track opened […]

Around 80 women and children gathered for a belated International Women’s Event hosted by Erica Bartle at the Furness residence. Cyclone Alfred may have delayed the event, but everyone was keen to come together and celebrate. The high tea raised and impressive $4,500 for the charity Women are Gold, which […]

APPROXIMATELY 100 people attended Tamborine Mountain Creative Arts’ 50th anniversary. Guests included family members of the founding members, previous Patrons and Past Presidents.   The MC on the day was Vanessa Bull with local councillors – Amanda Hay and Kerri Cryer also attending. A new Honour Board was unveiled, honouring 16 […]

THE sun came out to shine for the ‘Show After the Blow’ Tamborine Mountain Community Celebration The event was held in lieu of the annual Tamborine Mountain Show, cancelled due to damage to the grounds caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. It was a festive day of live music, eating competitions, […]

ROAD repairs continue in two locations that sustained significant damage associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in early March 2025. The southern section of the Goat Track near Canungra and the northern section at the Piano Rock are still under repair. A statement from the Department of Transport and Main Roads […]

IN the process of preparing and cleaning up after Cyclone Alfred, one of the things that can be forgotten is the mental toll it takes. Understanding this strain and seeing it first hand while working with the Chainsaw Warriors, psychologist and owner of Tamborine Mountain Psychology, Nev Jones, put his […]

THINK of the garden shed and you think of something masculine filled with power tools and messy shelves overflowing with stuff. But Pam Glucina’s garden shed is definitely not masculine, nor filled with power tools; it’s a dreamy, inspiring oasis, complete with a crystal chandelier. “I needed a space where […]

It is with great excitement that we announce Laura Delaney as the Moriarty Sports Person of the Month for February.  Laura has demonstrated remarkable commitment, sportsmanship, and talent in her training at Shimjang Taekwondo. Throughout the month, Laura has consistently attended classes, giving her best effort in every session. Her […]

News from St Luke’s. April 2025. Hope, a small word which enters so many of our daily thoughts. I am sure we all hope for something every day.  Maybe you simply hope you are not late for an appointment, you hope your children do well at school, or you hope […]