Canungra

Canungra community shapes shared vision for town centre

Collaboration between Scenic Rim Regional Council and the Canungra community has shaped a shared vision for the town centre which has been endorsed in the Canungra Town Centre Master Plan.   Formed in early 2025 and chaired by Divisional Councillor Stephen Moriarty, the Canungra Town Centre Master Plan Committee brought the community together to work with […]

Tamborine Mountain

From coffins to concerts: Johnno’s crazy life

No-one could call Johhno Austin’s life boring and despite claiming he’s moved to Tamborine Mountain for a quiet life he doesn’t seem to be slowing down. After getting expelled at 14 from Melbourne’s prestigious Hailebury College, instead of getting a job in MacDonald’s like many teenagers he began making coffins. […]

Canungra

Beechmont students shine at athletics carnival

Beechmont State School students put their athletic skills to the test across two action-packed days at the school’s annual athletics carnival on June 18 and June 25. The carnival saw students compete in a range of track and field events after spending the term preparing during physical education lessons. Principal […]

Tamborine Mountain

St George’s Camellia High Tea

As the rest of Southeast Queensland cools down, Tamborine Mountain is bursting with a vibrant explosion of colour. The region’s highly anticipated Camellia season has officially begun, turning the mountain’s famous rich volcanic soil and cooler microclimate into a breathtaking paradise for flower enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Running from […]

Canungra

Local champion recognised at Queensland Day awards

Canungra volunteer Wayne Reiser has been recognised as one of Queensland’s Local Legends, receiving a 2026 Queensland Day Award for his decades of service to the community through the Canungra Sports and Recreation Grounds. Mr Reiser was one of five Queenslanders honoured in the Local Legends category, which celebrates people […]

Tamborine Mountain

Bus provides lifeline for 102-year-old

Thursdays are 102-year-old John Leisten’s favourite day.  He sets his alarm and waits for the Transitcare bus to pick him up from his home on Tamborine Mountain and drive him to Helensvale train station for his weekly trip out. “I look forward to Thursday because it’s the only time I […]

Tamborine Mountain

Bushrats left out in the cold

TAMBORINE Mountain’s Bushrats rugby league club have been left out in the cold after Tamborine Mountain AH&I Society refused to allow the club to train on the grounds this week. The dispute follows the expiration of the Bushrats’ lease last year and their decision to move to Tamborine Mountain Sports […]

Tamborine Mountain

Dear Carer, 

It is important for you to take regular breaks to relax and reset, in order to keep up your health and morale. One way to do this, is to arrange regular Respite Care for your senior.   Respite gives you regular breaks from your caring role, which can be physically demanding and emotionally draining.  […]

Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Mountain Probus

Our June Speaker was long-time Tamborine Mountain resident and Probus member Terry Day.  Terry spoke about the work that he and his wife Jo carry out to document and protect endangered flora and fauna at their Tamborine Mountain home on the The Shelf, above the eastern escarpment. Terry and Jo […]

Canungra

Playful Pygmy Goats

Bribery was required to convince the Clandulla Cottages resident Pygmy Goats to cease their enthusiastic rollicking long enough for a photo.  Nambok Howard says the young goats, Spud, Chief and Jemima spend their days playing together, the swing being the favourite, and love to interact with guests at the cottages. […]