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High Tea, Tales and Trailblazers
FOUR trailblazing women in agriculture from the Scenic Rim will share their stories at an International Women’s Day High Tea at the Rydges South Bank Hotel on Saturday March 8. Taking centre stage at the […]
Articles by Peter Chapman
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Local bid for national tourism titles
TAMBORINE Mountain Glades will be carrying the hopes of Queensland next month as it competes as a finalist for two major titles at the Australian Tourism awards. Finalists from all states will be vying for […]
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New dojo offers bright future
After more than eight years, Tamborine Mountain Martial Arts has finally found a permanent home. Until now, TMMA has operated from the Showgrounds, which, while successful, had its constraints, said instructor Shaun Kennedy. “At the […]
Our Scenic Gems
Escape to the hills
IT SEEMS there is no stopping the expansion of O’Reilly’s as one of the Scenic Rim’s most progressive and innovative tourism and accommodation operators. Adding to their vineyard, camping grounds and mountain villas they have […]
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Hundreds of B&Bs available
Anyone who wants to rent a B&B in the Scenic Rim will have no issue finding one with a recent search on Air B&B revealing almost 250 ready to welcome you. It all comes down […]
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A story that needed to be told
Keith Smith has dedicated his life to the area WHEN I asked 74 year-old Keith Smith if I could do a phone interview with him for a personality profile he told me he would be […]
Our Scenic Gems
Small shop becomes big business
OVER the past year this column has showcased some of the best tourism ventures in the district. In a small change this month we are looking at a retailer whose shop has also become a […]
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No days off for Geoff
ON Monday, January 6 Tamborine Mountain Electrical Services clicked over the 50 years in business mark. The hard-working community man at the head of the business, Geoff Baldwin, says the success of his company came […]
Sport
Season best earns Mitch bronze
IF you see something flying high at Tamborine Mountain Sports Ground there is every chance it’s a hammer throw launched by Mitchell Conway. The teenage athlete has recently added a National Hammer Throw bronze medal […]
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Are Business Class Airfares worth it?
ANYONE who has been fortunate enough to fly business class on a recent oversea’s trip will say yes it is worth every penny. That’s understandable when you have been able to stretch out on flat […]