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Scenic Rim Eat Local Month secures larger slice of funding pie

The economic value of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month has been recognised by Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) total investment of $125,000 in the event over the next two years.  The Scenic Rim secured the second highest funding amount in the significant investment tier in Round 29 of TEQ’s Queensland […]

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Scenic Rim’s natural beauty awarded

Tourism in hand with nature recognised by Ecotourism Australia THE Scenic Rim’s growing reputation as a place to experience nature at its pristine best has received a glowing endorsement from Ecotourism Australia. The region has just been awarded a rare ECO Destination Certification as a result of meeting global best-practice […]

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Scenic Rim’s natural beauty awarded

Tourism in hand with nature recognised by Ecotourism Australia THE Scenic Rim’s growing reputation as a place to experience nature at its pristine best has received a glowing endorsement from Ecotourism Australia. The region has just been awarded a rare ECO Destination Certification as a result of meeting global best-practice […]

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World Day of Prayer

Each year on the first Friday of March, the World Day of Prayer is held all over the world, in tiny communities, as well as large cities. The same programme is followed world wide, and each year this is prepared by a different country. The 2025 WDP has been lovingly […]

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You are the food you eat

A big highlight of our soon to be yoga retreat is the food.  Ayurvedic eating using a plant-based menu with a bit of dairy and ghee.  The menu uses real, organic food and spices, sourced locally and cooked with love.  So why do yoga and other spiritual traditions put such […]

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South Africa

I was warned before embarking on my recent trip that South Africa can be dangerously addictive.  Having just returned from two enchanting weeks exploring a heady slice of the East and West Cape, I can now fully appreciate the truthfulness of the statement.  I write this article in a state […]

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Special moments for special children

AS little eight-year-old Oliver Tiainen was confined to a hospital bed battling a terminal illness he found an outlet through journalling and art therapy. “Oli was once active and healthy and then suddenly bed-bound,” mum Natalie Tsokas said. “He escaped from this world of doctors and illness with his journal. He wrote […]

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Veterans gather for RSL AGM

THE Gold Coast District RSL holds its Annual General Meeting at a different RSL Sub Branch each year.  This year it was the turn of the Tamborine Mountain RSL Sub Branch to act as host. A commemorative service was held at the Tamborine Mountain Circle of Remembrance on Saturday February […]

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Otis, Daisy and Charlie Reid

DAISY and Charlie Reid feel extra lucky to have Otis the Manx’s funny, fluffy company.  Otis, nine months old, has had two close calls with a snake bite and then tick paralysis.  With luck and lots of care from the vet, Otis pulled through and still enjoys his adventures including […]

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Growing veggies, growing community

Many years ago, Friends of the Library planted some veggie beds outside the old library.  But, over time, the nasturtiums, arrowroot and dogbane took over. With the Edible Garden Trail coming up on Sunday March 23, it was time for a refurbish. So six Mountain Mates, with assistance from Lions and […]