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The Polish Place
In 1983 while honeymooning on Tamborine Mountain newlyweds Phil and Ania Sowter fell in love with a block of land and paid for it with their credit card. “Our dreams came true,” Ania recalled of […]
Month: November 2024
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High Tea in the Rainforest
Pethers Rainforest Retreat recently opened their doors for a monthly high tea which is not to be missed. The refined and elegant experience nestled in the rainforest offers a tranquil escape for a couple, a […]
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Scarecrow Festival
The Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival 2024 kicked off with a launch event for the community at Grand Chameleon. The team behind the festival gathered, along with local councillors Kerri Cryer and Amanda Hay as well […]
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New boutique escape ready to open
THE old hacienda-styled Mt Tamborine Motel welcomed thousands of guests to the region for more than four decades before it closed its doors two years ago. Since that time many locals would have noticed that […]
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Bike museum for the mountain
Tamborine Mountain will cement itself as a destination for motorbike enthusiasts with the establishment of a new museum dedicated to two wheels approved by Scenic Rim Regional Council. The old Bavarian Haus on Main Western […]
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 […]
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Get storm ready
KEEP at least ten litres of drinking water per person on standby and keep your drains clear. That is the word from water supplier Urban Utilities as it encourages customers in Scenic Rim to prepare for extreme weather this […]
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 & […]