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Teetering on the edge
LIKE many residents Khim and David Hay experienced days of fear and trepidation as news of Cyclone Alfred approached. However, for the elderly couple, having felt the land slip out from under their dream home […]
Year: 2025
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Working through psychotherapy
LOCAL author Yildiz Sethi has just concluded a successful book launch on Amazon with Let’s Take the Crap out of Psychotherapy ranked as a number one Best Seller. Yildiz comes from a science teaching background with over […]
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Community to help shape Council’s budget
COMMUNITY consultation on Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Draft 2025-2026 Budget has opened following its endorsement a Special Meeting. In tandem with the Draft Corporate Plan 2025-2030, the draft budget will be open for consultation for […]
One small place on earth
Jelly fungus
Jelly Fungus – Dacryopinax spathularia, roadside, Eagle Heights. The fungus was one of at least five species growing on a tree stump I photographed following a morning walk three weeks ago. It had suddenly sprung to life […]
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Cyclone green waste collection continues. If there are any remaining piles in your street, please let me know and I can notify the collection co-ordinator. Air B’b’Bs. Did you now that income derived from Air […]
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Council’s restructure a quiet process
SCENIC Rim Regional Council has begun a restructure, but the process has begun behind closed doors. The restructure was a late agenda item for the January 29 meeting and Councillors went into a closed confidential […]
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CHAIR YOGA AT TMCCA
With ageing comes a decline in mobility and difficulty with balance. Our senses may weaken and this could determine our response to the environment. The five senses are our only channels available to perceive the physical […]
Living with Dogs
Dog Reactive Dogs
It is normal for dogs to respond to other dogs when crossing paths out walking. Reactions vary from indifference, calm observance, some excitement, to an uncontrollable change in the dog’s behaviour. In that highly emotional […]
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Getting to know Ryan
The Probus Club of Mount Tamborine enjoyed a presentation from Ryan Gittoes on his life his passions and his development of the Music Video Performing Centre he has created at what was Scruffy Marine Shed … […]
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Building relationships one paw at a time
At Cherished Pets Parlour, grooming isn’t just about fluffy cuts and fresh coats – it’s about connection, care, and early intervention. Owner Daniela Silva has been grooming dogs for nearly two decades across two continents, […]