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Renewed push for horse facilities
Local horse riding enthusiasts have made a renewed push for a riding facility at the Long Road Sports Centre after previous negotiations fell flat in 2019. The plan had been to share the area where […]
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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 – […]
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Library brought to life with Stories and Songs
The normally muted atmosphere of the Tamborine Mountain library was transformed by the mesmerising musicianship of Haystack Mountain Hermits on Saturday, as part of a new monthly series of Stories and Songs. Compared by Russell […]
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Celebrating local art
TAMBORINE Mountain Arts Trail opened to a steady stream of visitors through the studios of local artists, including Margaret Goldsmith (pictured at her studio). The Trail continues until Sunday May 12 with over 60 artists […]
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Anzac Day message: “Every service counts”
A MOVING speech by retired Australian Army Major Michelle de Souza gave a clear message to the Tamborine Mountain crowd – “every service counts”. De Souza, who served in the army for 16 years, said […]
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A passion for fine food
WALKING into the dining room at Pethers Rainforest Restaurant is a magical experience, even before you taste the food. In the evening, fairy lights on the verandah create a waterfall effect as you walk in. During the […]
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It takes a Mountain to raise a child
It really does take a village to raise a child, or in the case of Ky Greenwood, a mountain. The 23-year-old has autism and is intellectually impaired. He is also the star of a series […]
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Rain holds off for King and Queen of the Mountain
THERE was a lot of relief at the end of the day when predicted rain held off for one of Tamborine Mountain Golf Club’s premier events – the King and Queen of the Mountain tournament. […]
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166 homes proposed for Kidd Street
A DEVELOPMENT application could see 166 homes built on 8.8 hectares at 30 Kidd Street as an Over 50s village. The application for a material change of use of premises to establish a retirement facility […]
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Arts Trail connects community to Country
THE Tamborine Mountain Arts Trail opens on May 4 with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by local Wangeriburra and Munanjali custodians, Brendan Knight and Waylene Currie. The community is invited to participate in […]