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Cyclone Alfred

Aftermath of Cyclone Alfred – Eagle Heights Road. In early April I decided to photograph the huge clearing in the rainforest bordering Eagle Heights Road, wrought by Cyclone Alfred a year previously. I was intrigued by its scale, glimpsed as I repeatedly drove past. The cyclone crossed the coast a little […]

Canungra

Land secured to strengthen Canungra’s water future

Seqwater has acquired land to progress plans for a water security upgrade that will help support Canungra’s growing community for decades to come. The project, currently in the design phase, will deliver new raw water off-stream storage and supporting infrastructure to improve reliability and resilience for Canungra’s water supply. Approximately […]

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The Samoyed Dog Breed

Often referred to as ‘Sammies’ the smiling sled dog, Samoyeds are beautiful with a stand out black nose and black around the eyes; they are also highly functional.  Originating with the Samoyedic people of Siberia and used for guarding reindeer, pulling sledges, hunting and providing warmth to their people at […]

Rathdowney's new Senior Constable Ryan Yaun with Dave Cockburn, Catherine Drynan and Carol Taylor from RAHDA
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Locals welcome permanent police officer in Rathdowney

Senior Constable Ryan Yaun is experiencing a warm reception in the tight-knit community of Rathdowney, which has gone several years without a permanent live-in police presence. The Rathdowney and District Historical Association hosted a well-attended meet and greet for Senior Constable Yaun at the Rathdowney Bowls Club on May 16. […]

Vietnam Veterans Les Allen, Barry Fisher and Peter Higgins
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Locals reflect on Long Tan 60th anniversary

The year 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan and a time of deep reflection for local Vietnam Veterans. Vietnam Veterans’ Day is commemorated annually on August 18, the anniversary of the 1966 Battle of Long Tan. The Battle of Long Tan was a significant moment […]

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Late Autumn in the Garden

Cultivating knowledge, friendship and good will through gardening  By Tamborine Mountain Garden Club Inc. Winter is nearly here, the nights are getting cooler, and its soup and casserole weather! If you’ve planned ahead, your garden will reward you with lots of fresh produce to make those soups and casseroles next […]

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Karma 

In the world of yoga, we think of karma as past debt, either good or bad. We carry this through with us into this lifetime and if you are aware of your baggage and heritage, even unconsciously, you make an effort to heal, close, and reconcile this past karmic debt […]

Dairy farmer Brian Cox
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Working with the seasons

A 1982 milking shed on Kerry West Road tells a tale of resourcefulness and ingenuity. Cows were smaller when the Cox family put the shed in, and at some point, their Holstein cattle outgrew the facility. Rather than spending up to $200,000 on a renovation, they simply bred smaller cows. […]

Beaudesert Historical Society President Mark Plunkett and former Beaudesert Butter Factory worker John Flanagan
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Butter Factory Day coming up

The Beaudesert Butter Factory may have been demolished in the early 2000s, but memories of the place still stand tall. Locals will gather to celebrate those memories at the Beaudesert Historical Society Butter Factory Day on June 27, with free entry from 9am to 3pm. The Logan and Albert Co-operative […]

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COUNCILLOR COMMENTS COLUMN – CR AMANDA HAY

These are my own personal views. I do not purport to speak on behalf of Council. Community Consultation – Next Chat with the Mayor – Friday 12th June at 9.00 to 10.00 am in the library forecourt. I will be available for a chat following that meeting. A staff member spoke about […]