People and their Pets

Sammy and Laura

Sammy the long-haired Chihuahua is sweet and friendly and full of enthusiasm.  Unfortunately, says Laura McConnell, none of Sammy’s enthusiasm is for education, with him earning a ‘participation’ award at puppy school.  Sammy four years, […]

Relationships
Regular columns

Relationships: ONE SMALL LETTER

When Yuri Andropov became leader of the Soviet Union in 1982, the Cold War escalated. Andropov, previously leader of the KGB, was known for his brutal suppression of dissidents.  Across the world newspapers ran front-page […]

Regular columns

Musician shares his story

OUR guest speaker for our February meeting was the well-known local and international muso and all-round good guy that many of our members know from his involvement in community activities over the years. Russell (Rusty) […]

Living with Dogs

New Hope for the Dingo

In March 2024 the Victorian government made a dingo protection order in north west Victoria due to scientific information about the local population being in imminent risk of extinction, the dingo is on the red […]

One small place on earth

One small place on earth: Velvet worm

Velvet Worm – Peripatopsidae sp, Palm Grove National Park.  This standout creature was filmed seven years ago.  It remains the one and only velvet worm I have encountered.  I didn’t know what I was looking at, but […]

Providence Farm Hall
Our Scenic Gems

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 […]

Cr Amanda Hay
Councillor Comments

Cr Comments

Happy birthday to Tamborine Mountain Creative Arts Inc which celebrated its 50th anniversary on February 22. TMCA offers a very wide range of group activities and anyone interested is encouraged to visit their website – there […]