Regular columns
Local Lens – Tree on Knoll Road
You don’t even need to venture into the national park to encounter gloriously old and enormous trees up here. This one on Knoll Road is a real show stopper. It pays to pause and look […]
Year: 2026
Hearts of the Mountain
From dancer to dance school owner
They’re big pointe shoes but Millie Sanderson is undaunted. At just 17 years of age she’s taken on ownership of the Tamborine Mountain Dance Academy (TMDA) alongside mum Sharee Young. Millie and Sharee were offered […]
News
Tamborine Mountain artists shine at 2025 Gold Coast Music Awards
Tamborine Mountain’s vibrant music scene was well-represented at the 2025 Gold Coast Music Awards (GCMAs), with three local acts taking home major honours during the ceremony at HOTA on November 27. Singer–songwriter Beckah Amani secured […]
News
Gold Coast City Council Consider Mountain Cableway to Mountain
Gold Coast City Council have voted to explore extending the proposed cableway from the Gold Coast to Tamborine Mountain. The motion seconded by Mayor Tom Tate at the last council meeting in 2025 recommended utilising […]
News
Gallery Walk carpark delayed
The wet weather is being blamed for a delay in the completion of the Gallery Walk carpark. Scenic Rim Regional Council director of Infrastructure Services James Ruprai said the timeline has been extended from 12 months to 14 […]
News
Brewery Sign Could Set a Precedent on the Mountain
A proposed 7.9 metre advertising sign on Long Road has raised concerns it will set a development precedent. The application, OPW25/064 for a freestanding advertising sign at 165-183 Long Road outside Fortitude Brewery, is currently […]
News
A chapter of service ends as Father Kevin departs St Mary’s
Father Kevin Njoku has wrapped up more than eight years of service to the Scenic Rim community with a thanksgiving Mass and morning tea on January 4 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, closing […]
Sport
Bushrats target growth under new leadership
Tamborine Mountain Bushrats will head into the 2026 season under new leadership, following the appointment of former secretary Maxine Milner as club president. Milner has been involved with the Bushrats since childhood, watching her father […]
Business
Preventative pet wellness
Looking after a pet’s health involves more than just trips to the vet when something goes wrong. Preventative care in the form of regular check-ups, vaccinations, parasite protection and early diagnostics plays a critical role in keeping animals healthy […]
Business
Boutique footwear with heart on Tamborine Mountain
Fun, colourful shoes with personality are hard to find, especially when you’re looking for comfort and quality. On Tamborine Mountain, That Shoe Shop has introduced a refreshing alternative, offering distinctive, European-made footwear that’s stylish, supportive […]