James Bartle, Outland Denim
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Hearts of the Mountain

Despite running an international company with headquarters in Melbourne, James Bartle’s heart is deeply held on Tamborine Mountain.  The founder of Outland Denim is a fifth-generation local and after growing up in Longreach and spending […]

Marcus McKay
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A Passion for Food

For Marcus McKay becoming a chef when he finished school was a chance to explore the world. And that’s exactly what he’s done. “I have lived and worked in France, Japan, Vanuatu and Thailand,” he […]

Rose Linder
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A Passion for Horses

Rose Linder has been riding since she was two years old. Growing up on a beef cattle farm mustering was a regular part of life on the farm. Her passion for horses grew as she […]

Anthea Edmunds
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The background person

“I am just the background person,” Anthea Edmunds said self-effacingly. However, as the wife of renowned local musician Russell Smith, she’s been instrumental in organising the successful Stories and Songs series at Tamborine Mountain library. […]

Gina Storey
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The World is her passion

There aren’t too many places in the world Gina Storey hasn’t been to. Listening to her rattle off the list certainly gives you itchy feet. The Tamborine Mountain resident’s love of travel blossomed from a […]

Grace Epps
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She’s a little girl with a big heart

Life on the mountain is filled with frolicking fun for little six-year-old Grace Epps. The year one Tamborine Mountain student loves to read, colour and play with her friends. But she’s also a very sensitive […]

Elyn Young, Bargain Centre
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Elyn Young

“Why do you want to interview me?” questions Elyn Young modestly. The pragmatic 93-year-old may not be quite the oldest resident on the mountain, but she’s got to be one of the most active – […]