Articles by Susie Cunningham

About Susie Cunningham

Susie Cunningham believes there is something unique and powerful about how local newspapers connect people and stand up for the communities they serve.

She started in newspapers in Beaudesert in 2011 and later joined Scenic Rim Media after a few years in communications roles across federal politics, local government and industry advocacy.

Incinerator forum ahead

23 February 2026 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

ENVIRONMENTAL advocacy group Keep the Scenic Rim Scenic will host a public forum on February 22 to share concerns about a waste to energy incinerator proposed for Bromelton. It will be the second such forum […]

Local Lens – Tamborine Mountain State School Markets

6 February 2026 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

Here is a moment from the Tamborine Mountain State School Markets. There is something relaxing about wandering under the sunlit canopy, perusing stalls, listening to live music and eating delicious food.

Buchholz clarifies vote on hate laws

3 February 2026 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

FEDERAL MP Scott Buchholz has voted yes to tightening up hate laws and no to tightening up gun laws in a move he says shows his loyalty to his constituents. On January 20, the federal […]

Local Lens – Tree on Knoll Road

20 January 2026 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

You don’t even need to venture into the national park to encounter gloriously old and enormous trees up here. This one on Knoll Road is a real show stopper. It pays to pause and look […]

Dr David Bartlett (second from right) with comedian Alexei Toliopoulos, fellow criminologist Professor Danielle Reynald, host Julia Zemiro and comedian Lizzy Hoo. Image supplied.

Local stars in Crime Night!

24 November 2025 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

As young man, Tamborine Mountain local David Bartlett was always interested in film and television, but he could never have imagined he would end up on TV. David – now Dr David Bartlett the criminologist […]

Experienced snake catcher shares tips

9 November 2025 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

AS the weather continues to heat up, it is not uncommon to see snakes on the move. Veteran snake catcher Vanessa Bull, who has a passion for educating people about snakes, was more than happy […]

At home in Tamborine

4 July 2025 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

ASK the Peak family if Hull, over the other side of the world, bears any similarities to Tamborine and they’ll tell you the two places are obviously nothing alike. But, like many people who’ve called […]

REVIEW: Tiny tick of approval for excavator park

24 April 2025 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

Dig It Tamborine Mountain is Australia’s first mini excavator park. Journalist Susie Cunningham took her husband Zac and their digger-crazy toddler Rosie to test the place out. “DIG, dig, dig!” That is the sound of […]

POSITIVE OUTLOOK - Business Chamber Tamborine Mountain's Business Admin Anne Hardy

Chamber forges ahead

27 March 2025 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

TAMBORINE Mountain business leaders reflected on a positive year and looked to the future at the Business Chamber Tamborine Mountain AGM on March 12. Despite significant impacts caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the event went […]

Sponsor Kelvin Kerkow (BCIB) with players Mitch and Ben Hagan and Damo Bartholomeusz receiving their prize from Bowling Queensland's Wendy Wilson

Damo’s path to bowls success

30 January 2025 Susie Cunningham Comments Off

TAMBORINE Mountain bowler Damo Bartholomeusz shone at the recent Bowls Queensland Junior State Championships, but that was not his only win. In the sport of bowling Damo, who is a para bowler, has also found […]