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A business built on a hall
Rich history reignited by couple’s vision WHEN Emma McKenzie and her partner Tegan decided to get married in 2018 it was a sensible decision for them to stage the ceremony in the old Providence Farm […]
Articles by Peter Chapman
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Air BNB rules not under review
OUR special report on the booming Air BNB industry in the Scenic Rim has thrown a spotlight on an issue that many know little about. It was an email from Tamborine Mountain’s Mark Spencer expressing […]
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An invitation to roll up
The Tamborine Mountain Bowls Club offers new members the opportunity to improve their health, boost their social network and even a chance to possibly add a few dollars to their bank balance. The club, which […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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 […]