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Hearts of the Mountain

James Bartle, Outland Denim

Hearts of the Mountain

Hearts of the Mountain

Despite running an international company with headquarters in Melbourne, James Bartle’s heart is deeply held on Tamborine Mountain.  The founder of Outland Denim is a fifth-generation local and after growing up in Longreach and spending […]

Marcus McKay

A Passion for Food

Hearts of the Mountain

For Marcus McKay becoming a chef when he finished school was a chance to explore the world. And that’s exactly what he’s done. “I have lived and worked in France, Japan, Vanuatu and Thailand,” he […]

Rose Linder

A Passion for Horses

Hearts of the Mountain

Rose Linder has been riding since she was two years old. Growing up on a beef cattle farm mustering was a regular part of life on the farm. Her passion for horses grew as she […]

Anthea Edmunds

The background person

Hearts of the Mountain

“I am just the background person,” Anthea Edmunds said self-effacingly. However, as the wife of renowned local musician Russell Smith, she’s been instrumental in organising the successful Stories and Songs series at Tamborine Mountain library. […]

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Cr Kerri Cryer, Mayor Tom Sharp and Cr Stephen Moriarty
Councillor Comments

Cr Kerri Cryer 

As Scenic Rim’s Portfolio Councillor for Community, Arts and Culture, it was my honour to officially open Council’s final exhibition of the year, Gift Wrapped 2024, at The Centre Beaudesert. This is a fabulous exhibition […]

Cr Amanda Hay
Councillor Comments

Councillor’s Comment – Amanda Hay

These are my own personal views. I do not purport to speak on behalf of Council. Decisions of Council are made only by majority vote, legislative authority or under authority delegated by Council.  Strategic purchase & […]

New Hope for the Dingo
Living with Dogs

New Hope for the Dingo

In March 2024 the Victorian government made a dingo protection order in north west Victoria due to scientific information about the local population being in imminent risk of extinction, the dingo is on the red […]