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First time in Springtime
By Irene Ingold On a glorious winter’s morning, calm and colour embrace the visitor as they step into Five Trees Estate- open to the public for the very first time in this year’s Springtime Open […]
Month: July 2026
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El Nino: What does it mean for the Scenic Rim?
The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared El Nino and warns modelling suggests it could become the strongest event in recent times. Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick from the Australian National University Fenner School of Environment and […]
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Councillors split over budget
Scenic Rim Regional Council has handed down its 2026-27 budget, with a four-three split vote deciding the adoption of a 5.8 per cent average general rate rise. A council spokesperson confirmed the average overall increase […]
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Eat Local Month invests in future culinary leaders.
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month launched its inaugural Young Scenic Rim Eat Local Month Food Ambassador last month, Tamborine Mountain local Alby Pieper. Alby is the Sous Chef at award-winning Blume Restaurant in Boonah and […]
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Laugh out loud at Serenity
The latest play coming up at Zamia Theatre is a laugh out loud comedy, written by Georgie Wallace and directed by Deborah Joy Sykes. A Week in Serenity takes place in a health retreat, which […]
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Historic Wilmont House opens for Springtime on the Mountain
Growing up at Wilmont House was filled with adventure for Allan Rosser. The 102-year-old recalls playing in the trees in the backyard as a young boy. Today those trees still stand on the property, albeit […]
Sport
Basketball for all ages
Tamborine Mountain Basketball’s weekly scrimmage sessions are providing local residents of all ages and abilities with a relaxed and social way to get involved in the sport. Held on Friday and Sunday evenings, the sessions […]
Hearts of the Mountain
Adrenaline racing through his veins
Brian Ferrabee is an adrenaline junkie and self-confessed racing car addict. He was just eight years old when he experienced the thrill of his first grand prix in 1955 in Ardmore, New Zealand. “I was […]
News
Weekend bus service one step closer
The strong case for a weekend public bus service from Tamborine Mountain to Helensvale and Beenleigh train stations was laid out in a submission handed to the Minister for Transport Brent Mickelberg. The 69-page submission […]
Regular columns
Concentration
Tamborine Mountain Bushrats five-eighth Dally Barham looks to pass the ball during a hard-fought game against Parkwood Sharks.