Articles by Amanda Hay

The good: Springtime on the Mountain was an outstanding success again this year and I enjoyed my three days of volunteer involvement.  I’ve never met a mean gardener yet and the visitors were all enthusiastic and […]

The Macdonnell Road retirement village developer has lodged an appeal with the Planning and Environment Court against Council’s refusal.  All eligible submitters should have received a notice of the appeal which advised of their appeal […]

An excellent outcome and a win, however temporary, for our community re the Kidd St and Macdonnell Rd retirement villages.  Now we await the inevitable P&E Court appeals.  Thank you to those who have contacted […]

WOW! My phone and emails have run hot since the Agenda for Council’s Ordinary Meeting of August 26, 2026, was released – at the time of writing, local development applications were on the Ordinary Meeting […]

Please note that I write my column seven days prior to publication.  The Long Road extension issue, which has been controversial and unresolved since the 1990s, should finally be put to rest at Council’s Ordinary […]

By now you should have received your latest rates and dog registration renewals notices. If not, please contact Council. Pease ensure your dog is registered and contained within your property. The application OPW25/064 for a […]

2026-2027 SRRC Budget was adopted on July 1, 2026 by a democratic majority vote of Councillors (four for, three against).  Mayor Sharp, Cr Moriarty and I voted against adoption of the budget for differing reasons, and […]

Weeds and more weeds Well done to the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club for taking the initiative to beautify Gallery Walk.  Some shopfronts are looking more than a little bedraggled and perhaps landlords might put their […]

Complaints about short-term accommodation – owners are urged to be more involved in the booking process following a spate of complaints relating to “party houses”, loud guests and excessive numbers on site. The dingo/wild dog issue – […]

Reminder: Community Consultation – Next Chat with the Mayor – Friday June 12 at 9 to 10 am in the library forecourt.  I will be available for a chat following that meeting.  Public toilets – private businesses […]