Sophie Newman
News

School girl petitions for bike path

THIRTEEN-year-old Sophie Newman is a passionate cyclist and walker. However, living in Paradise Drive, she’s forced to confine her activities to the back streets, steering clear of MacDonnell Road. Instead of being able to enjoy […]

Dr Leeann Carr-Brown
News

DOCTOR CRISIS HITS TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

AFTER over 20 years of supporting residents’ medical needs Tamborine Mountain Medical Practice (TMMP) shut the doors of its Eagle Heights clinic in December. The practice has been battling a shortage of doctors since the […]

Marj Simonsen
Hearts of the Mountain

An Artistic Life Inspired by Gardens

AT 86-years-old Marj Simonsen has no plans to slow down. Behind the front door of her picture-perfect cottage, Maison des Fleurs, is a light-filled home alive with her vibrant artworks, felting and plants. “My artwork […]

Darren and Maryanne Jack
News

The ultimate gift of life

DARREN and Maryanne Jack’s love story began 41 years ago. At 16 years of age Maryanne began her first job working for Darren’s father. Four months later Darren asked her out and ten years later […]