Marj Simonsen
Hearts of the Mountain

An Artistic Life Inspired by Gardens

AT 86-years-old Marj Simonsen has no plans to slow down. Behind the front door of her picture-perfect cottage, Maison des Fleurs, is a light-filled home alive with her vibrant artworks, felting and plants. “My artwork […]

Ruth and Geoff Baldwin
News

No days off for Geoff

ON Monday, January 6 Tamborine Mountain Electrical Services clicked over the 50 years in business mark. The hard-working community man at the head of the business, Geoff Baldwin, says the success of his company came […]

Leila Cosgrove McKail and Matt Hams
News

SLOW DOWN

Iconic peacock dies in hit and run CALLS are mounting for motorists to slow down on Tamborine Mountain after the death of an iconic peacock hit by a car outside the St Bernard Hotel. Bub […]

Bronwyn Davies
News

Bronwyn maps out her solo exhibition

AUSTRALIA’S natural history and its complex relationship with the environment are explored in Bronwyn Davies’ solo exhibition Maps and Traces. Bronwyn has prepared over 80 mixed media drawings and paintings, including large works on paper […]

Darren and Maryanne Jack
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The ultimate gift of life

DARREN and Maryanne Jack’s love story began 41 years ago. At 16 years of age Maryanne began her first job working for Darren’s father. Four months later Darren asked her out and ten years later […]

James Bartle, Outland Denim
Hearts of the Mountain

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 […]

Bike museum for the mountain
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Bike museum for the mountain

Tamborine Mountain will cement itself as a destination for motorbike enthusiasts with the establishment of a new museum dedicated to two wheels approved by Scenic Rim Regional Council. The old Bavarian Haus on Main Western […]