Lt Andrew Cullen from Tamborine Mountain Fire and Rescue, firefighters Matthew Given and Krisit West
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Safety takes centre stage

It was a big turnout for the Tamborine Mountain Emergency Services Open Day. One of the most popular displays was Tamborine Mountain Fire and Rescue’s demonstration of how they perform a rescue after a traffic […]

Scenic Rim area rural fire service manager Corey Bock said El Nino expected to bring slightly above average fire season
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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 […]

Brian Ferrabee
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 […]

Zoe Ross and Neil Smith with their submission to Minister Bren Mickleberg MP. Photo supplied
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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 […]