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These are my own personal views. I do not purport to speak on behalf of Council. Scarecrow Festival: another great event by the locals for the locals. Thanks to our local Business Chamber and a […]
Articles by Amanda Hay
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These are my own personal views. I do not purport to speak on behalf of Council. Koi carp – Unlawful release of koi carp into Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens ponds – about a dozen fish were […]
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Welcome and congratulations to our eight local newest Australian citizens who participated in a citizenship ceremony on September 17 and have chosen to make our Mountain their home. They have come from diverse countries: UK, NZ, […]
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Bushfire preparedness
A timely reminder that bushfire season is here again, and that preparing your property now could protect your home, your neighbours’ homes, and the lives of the people who might be called on to protect […]
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Top 50: Imagine my surprise to learn that Mount Tamborine has been named as one of Australia’s top 50 locations to retire in 2025 – “In its second year, Citro’s annual Australia’s top 50 retirement locations guide lists the […]
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Good news: Great to see George’s on Gallery Walk has finally re-opened and that a co-operative has opened in the winery building. The new carpark is progressing well. Animal Management Task Force: I am Council’s representative […]
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Congratulations to the students and staff of TMSHS on their highly entertaining and energetic creative arts Garden of Expression event last week. Good to see so much talent and passion on display! Submissions re Living Gems Kidd […]
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Submissions to the two proposed lifestyle villages have now closed. Macdonnell Road attracted around 125 submissions and Kidd Street in excess of 225 (those lodged at the library on July 11 are yet to be uploaded). […]
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Living Gems – 30 Kidd Street retirement village proposed development – Community Information Session – Vonda Youngman Centre, 6-8pm Friday July 4, 2025. Submissions close July 11, 2025 – please have your say. Macdonnell Road Development […]
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Cr Comments Column – Amanda Hay
Budget discussions continue, the intent being to put the draft to a vote at a Special Meeting of Council on July 9, 2025 (to be confirmed). Land-banking and unmaintained properties – by all means, buy property on […]