Rose Linder
Hearts of the Mountain

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
Hearts of the Mountain

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
Hearts of the Mountain

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
Hearts of the Mountain

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
Hearts of the Mountain

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 – […]

St Bernards
Hearts of the Mountain

The St Bernards

Syrah, Cooper and Norman love a long morning walk, lots of play time and jumping in the bus for a trip to the beach. The St Bernards of St Bernards Hotel are as iconic to […]

Kym Hart
Hearts of the Mountain

Heart For The Community

It’s a cold and foggy early autumnal day on the mountain and despite the inclement weather Kym Hart is in his ‘uniform’; singlet and jeans. His studio shed is a hive of activity with paintings […]