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It all began with the first 250 words

9 October 2026 Supplied content Comments Off

For Australian author P G James, the journey to creating Sophie Simpleton began with just 250 words, a laptop and a table at the Mountain Brew Cafe on Tamborine Mountain. “I had recently made the […]

The Business Chamber Tamborine Mountain is seeking sponsorship for the 2026 Scarecrow Festival

Scarecrow Festival Seeks Sponsorship

8 October 2026 Guest Author Comments Off

By George Bellinger The Business Chamber Tamborine Mountain, is seeking sponsorships for the 2026 Scarecrow Festival, which is set to go ahead from October 30 to November 1. This year will include the first centralised […]

Community spirit shines at Rewilding Project

8 October 2026 Cindy Lever Comments Off

A project to restore the flora and fauna of Thunderbird Park kicked off with the community turning out to plant 1000 trees. The Thunderbird Rewilding project aims to increase the biodiversity of the 114 hectares […]

Making the mountain more accessible

7 October 2026 Supplied content Comments Off

Tamborine Mountain’s Dapsang Drive amenities block has been upgraded to include accessible facilities for residents and visitors to Tamborine Mountain. Mayor Tom Sharp said the new facility’s accessible toilet would be welcomed by the community […]

Young voices shine

7 October 2026 Guest Author Comments Off

By Linda Galbraith Tamborine Mountain Lions Club took up the challenge to organise a junior public speaking competition for primary school students. All three local schools were invited to participate. Eventually the competition proceeded on […]

Toby Angus learned to play the guitar during COVID-19 and is now celebrating recording success

Mountain musician Toby Angus channels everyday life and global grief into song

6 October 2026 Cindy Lever Comments Off

A shortage of activities on the mountain for teenagers and COVID-19 lockdowns were the catalysts for Toby Angus to pick up a guitar and begin jamming with his long-time school friend Jay Dallas. A few […]

GOOD ADVICE: Disaster Exercise organiser, Arran Hassell, with attendees Struen and Alan Cocker

Be aware and be prepared

6 October 2026 Peter Chapman Comments Off

Severe storm season is approaching There is no doubt many residents in the Scenic Rim region are starting to take special interest in the latest regional weather forecasts. The reason is we are approaching storm […]

Cleared for recognition: Dave finally receives his medals

5 October 2026 Supplied content Comments Off

After nearly seven decades, a chapter of Aircraftman David Mills’ service to Australia has been formally recognised. On September 1, Dave was presented with the Anniversary of National Service 1951–1972 Medal and the Australian Service […]

THE ROAD AHEAD: Tamborine Mountain Visitor Information Centre manager Janice Smart with her pup Lucy and volunteer Marilyn Hurst remain positive despite funding cuts

Visitor centres funding cut by 30 per cent

5 October 2026 Shontae Iafeta Comments Off

Scenic Rim Regional Council’s budget cuts are hitting local visitor information centres, with their annual funding reduced by $40,000 collectively. Under Council’s 2026-27 Budget, total funding for the region’s visitor information centres has fallen from […]

NOVEL NEW BOOK: Jamie Strauss is rightly proud of her latest published work “Josie Burlo”

Jaime pens a novel in rhyme

4 October 2026 Peter Chapman Comments Off

It’s hard enough putting words together to write a book, but penning the book in poetry form takes it to another level. Tamborine Mountain Repair Cafe’s “poet in residence”, Jaime Strauss, has recently achieved just […]