TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1355, 18 JUNE, 2013 – 1 COVERING TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN, CANUNGRA, TAMBORINE AND UPPER COOMERA TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN 1355, 18 JUNE 2013 ESTABLISHED 1958 J OBSON’S TRADITIONAL REALTY TAMBORINE AUCTION ON SITE Sat 22 June, 12.30pm 287 Long Rd North Tamborine Open For Inspection Sat 22 June 11.30am–12.30pm Phone 5545 2550 email: [email protected] web: www.trtamborine.com.au Full house for new TM Orchestra’s debut Comfortable Country Residence AREVAMPED line-up, new conductor, new music, and a full house all added up to a memorable afternoon when Tamborine Mountain Orchestra gave its latest performance at St George’s Church, Eagle Heights, on Sunday. Story and more pictures on Page 14.
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AREVAMPED line-up, new conductor, new music, and a full house all added up to a memorable afternoon when Tamborine MountainOrchestra gave its latest performance at St George’s Church, Eagle Heights, on Sunday. Story and more pictures on Page 14.
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SCENIC Rim 4Real Milk will belaunched by Minister for Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry, Dr John McVeigh,next Tuesday (June 25) during Scenic RimEat Local Week. The launch will be the culmination of
eight months of work in setting up a milkprocessor on site to enable the Dennisfamily, owners of the Scenic Rim RoboticDairy south of Beaudesert, to produce,process, and bottle milk under its ownlabel.Scenic Rim 4Real Milk is already
appearing on the shelves and in cafesaround South East Queensland. The rangeincludes 750ml of milk in a glass bottle(the way milk used to be sold), and onelitre and two litre products.Greg Dennis, a fourth generation dairy
farmer, has been overwhelmed by thesupport his family has received from thecommunity.“Making the decision to process and
bottle our own milk is one we haven’ttaken lightly. We’ve received hundreds ofmessages of support from people as faraway as Perth - it’s really given us theconfidence that there are people out therewho not only want to support localAustralian farmers, but who also valuefresh, minimally processed milk deliveredstraight to their shops and cafes,” said MrDennis.His 230 Holstein dairy cows produce
around 6000 litres per day, all of which isnow fully allocated to shops and cafes inMount Tamborine, Canungra, TamborineVillage, and Brisbane, as well as townsthroughout the Scenic Rim and Gold Coastregions.
Mr Dennis said the following outletswere among those that would stock ScenicRim 4Real Milk: Mount Tamborine – SupaIGA, Mount Tamborine Bistro (Brewery),The Escarpment Retreat, DeliVino, Cuppa-Licious Mobile Coffee and Slushies;Tamborine Village – Shell Servo, CosyCorner; Canungra – Foodworks, Caltex.Dr McVeigh will officially launch Scenic
Rim 4Real Milk at 1pm next Tuesdayduring an open day on the Dennis familyfarm, Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy south ofBeaudesert). The open day is a chance forthe public to visit the farm, sample themilk, view the robotic dairy and experiencethe whole process of producing, processingand bottling milk.
Minister to launch Scenic Rim 4Real Milk
Greg Dennis with a traditional glass bottlecontaining Scenic Rim 4Real Milk.
THE new priest of St George’sAnglican Church, the Reverend
Valerie Hoare, is looking forward toher new role not only within thechurch but also the wider community.Reverend Hoare was commissioned
as Priest in Charge of the Parish ofTamborine Mountain by Bishop of theSouthern Region, Bishop AlisonTaylor, with St George’s Churchpacked to capacity.Among the many guests at
Reverend Hoare’s commissioningwere members of her former parish atGoodna and Father Bernie Gallagher,of the St John the Baptist CatholicChurch at Tamborine Mountain.Fr Gallagher said that a close
relationship had developed betweenthe churches of St John the Baptistand St George’s and that he lookedforward to that fellowship continuing.Reverend Hoare and her husband,
Doug, are both former high schoolteachers and have been married for 40years.“We’ve always been churchgoers,
actively involved in ministry andtaking various leadership roles in theparishes where we’ve worshipped,”she said in a message to the St
George’s congregation.In the 1980s, Reverend Hoare was a
supporter of the movement to ordainwomen, but believed her own ministrywas in helping young people todevelop literacy and numeracy skillsin high school.Eventually she felt there was
‘something more’ and was accepted totrain for the priesthood.In 2000, Reverend Hoare was
appointed Priest in Charge of theGoodna parish and has been thereuntil now, becoming Area Dean ofBrisbane South West Deanery in 2004.“Doug and I are looking forward to
becoming part of the Tamborinecommunity,” she said.“We share a passion for
bushwalking and a delight in thenatural environment.“We’re both keen gardeners and
enjoy observing the ‘critters’ whoshare our space.”Reverend Hoare is passionate about
social justice issues.“I believe it is important that the
church is seen as people who make adifference in the life of thecommunity,” she said.
Anglican church welcomes new priest
The Reverend Valerie Hoare (left) withBishop Alison Taylor
THE volunteers who give of their timeto enhance educational opportunities
for the Mountain’s primary students werehonoured at morning teas at St Bernardand Tamborine Mountain State Schoolsrecently.More than 30 of Tamborine Mountain
State School’s 50 volunteers enjoyed theopportunity to get together as a groupover coffee and cake at a morning teaorganised by Volunteers’ Coordinator,Maria Gallaher.The TMSS volunteers take on a wide
range of tasks, from helping out at theschool tuckshop, working bees, schoolexcursions and discos, to assisting in theclassroom with religious instruction,reading, writing, maths, or changingschool readers.St Bernard’s volunteers enjoyed a
morning of mud cake and music,including the senior choir and principal,
Mark Ionn, on Spanish guitar.The school acknowledged the role its
volunteers play in helpingstudents reachtheir full potential, gaining confidenceand competence in literacy andnumeracy, and by connecting the schoolwith the local community.There was also a surprise birthday
celebration for long-term volunteer, FranDoyle, who helps out at both St BernardState School and Tamborine MountainState School.Tamborine Mountain State School
Volunteer Coordinator, Maria Gallaher,described the volunteers who help in somany ways as ‘special people’.“I am very grateful for their continued
support given freely to help and supportour students and teachers,” she said.“Each and every one of our volunteers
makes a difference to our school.”
Above: Some of the 30volunteers who attended theTamborine Mountain StateSchool morning tea.Left: Volunteers Ruth Woodall(left) and Cheryl Milliganenjoy a ‘cuppa’ at St BernardState School.
IT’S ON AGAIN – the Kustom Krafts and rockabilly big dayout – at the Bearded Dragon Tamborine on Sunday 30 June.
The great retro program includes markets, bands, swing dancing,
the ever popular car show, roller derby girls, car wash and more.Entry for the all-day event is free. The action starts at 8am whenbreakfast can be bought at the Bearded Dragon restaurant.
~Drop in and see thenursery – absolutelyloaded with quality
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THE great work of Tamborine MountainLandcare was recognised recently when
it won the Healthy Waterways CommunityAward category at a black tie dinner at theSofitel Hotel in Brisbane.This category was open to individuals,
organisations and community groups forinitiatives which resulted from communityaction, or demonstrated a high level of community participation.The Scenic Rim region was well
represented, with Council winning the Ruraland Agriculture award, and Canungra StateSchool a finalist in the SustainableEducation category.Landcare spokesperson Wendy Morgan
said the work of Mountain volunteers over10 years had been deservedly recognised.“The award is for Tamborine Mountain
Landcare’s work in managing its rainforestand wet sclerophyll forest regenerationprogram. This program is creating a
network of biodiversity corridors thatprovide habitat for native wildlife andreduce pollution from local rural and urbanareas,” said Wendy.“Through the program, Landcare is
helping improve the water quality of theplateau’s numerous creeks, that are withinthe Albert and Coomera river catchments.During 2012, drawing on the commitmentof 200 local volunteers, restoration wasadvanced on 12 active regeneration sites,with 700 trees planted across a total of 10hectares.”Landcare’s work has been made possible
with generous funding and support from theScenic Rim Regional Council, other majorsponsors such as Caring for Our Country,Jemena, Tour de Tamborine and BeNatural; organisations including the GreenArmy, Conservation Volunteers Australiaand Greencorps; and volunteer groups suchas Bond University, and TAFE and highschool students.
Tamborine Mountain Landcare volunteers at work in one of our rainforest areas.
Award recognises work by local Landcare
One of the Mountain’s waterways whose health is being improved by TM Landcare
IBIS are wading birds; thereare approximately 30 speciesof ibis worldwide.In ancient Egypt, ibis were
venerated as a manifestation ofThoth, the god of wisdom andwriting. It was recorded thatthe streets of Alexandria werefull of ibis that were in apractical sense regarded as both useful andtroublesome, yet remained protected as asacred bird.In Australia there are three species of ibis
– the most common are the Straw-neckedIbis (pictured) and the Australian White Ibis.The Straw-necked Ibis is a large bird with
dark iridescent wings, dark back and collar.Like all ibis, it has long legs and a longcurved beak, the straw-like feathers on itsneck give the bird its name. It has a harshcroaking call, flies in flocks in a V formationand is often seen on Tamborine Mountain.The Australian White Ibis is slightly
larger and can be identified by its almostentirely white body plumage and black headand neck. The head is featherless and itsblack bill is long and down-curved. Duringthe breeding season the small patch of skinon the under-surface of the wing changesfrom dull pink to dark scarlet. The two species are sociable and may
nest together. They are highly nomadic.Trips of up to 3200km have been recorded.Tagged birds from Sydney have beenlocated in the Gold and Sunshine Coastsand Townsville, and a bird tagged inVictoria was sighted in Papua New Guinea. Both species’ habitat is wetlands and
surrounds, the Straw-necked prefersfreshwater wetlands while the Whitefrequents both fresh water and salt water
habitats such as tidal mudflatsand mangroves. But thesehome ranges have beenchanged by human activitywith most of the birds’ naturalwetland habitat now destroyedor modified. This crisis hasforced the populations of bothspecies to shift to the coast to
survive, but the White has become far moreurbanised than the Straw-necked.In their natural habitat both species feed
on aquatic insects, frogs, invertebrates andmolluscs, and their habit of consuminglarge quantities of pest insects such aslocusts and grasshoppers also earnt ibis thenickname of the farmers’ friend. Whilethere was a considerable overlap of theirdiets, the White Ibis could open and extractmussels, so its feeding techniques weremore complex than the Straw-necked andthis dexterity has allowed it to exploitartificial foods and waste in urban areas.Consequently, urban areas have become arefuge for the Australian White Ibis andhave brought it into conflict with humans. Although the species may have become
more locally common in urban areas, it nowfails to breed in its original habitat and itspopulation has declined dramatically, soclaims that the birds are in plagueproportions are totally incorrect andinaccurate. Strategies to mitigate conflictshould consider the overall population, someasures such as community education,waste management and wetland restorationare preferable to culling.Bush walk: Sat 22 June – Binna BurraBirdo Away Walk: Wednesday 22 June
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We had a few days in Waikiki beach staying atthe historic Moana Surfrider – we could wanderstraight off the terrace onto the white sandyfamous beach where the beautiful people wereleisurely meandering in the sunshine. We potteredaround the markets and shopped till we droppedat the Ala Moana shopping centre. Waikikireminded me of the Gold Coast on an Island untilwe hired a car and drove to the other side of theisland – here we discovered the unexpected sidewhich offers a gentler pace of life.
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TAI Chi is often called ‘moving meditation’ and according to American HarvardHealth Publications, it can truly be called ‘moving medication’ owing to the
myriad of health benefits derived from its practice. It has evolved from the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi Chuan into a series of
mind-body exercises performed in a slow, focused and flowing manner designed tokeep the body in constant motion. Gai Wanless (pictured below), of Tamborine Tai Chi and Kinesiology, said Tai Chi
was suitable for people of all ages, from about nine to 90, regardless of their level offitness. Gai, who has been teaching Tai Chi on Tamborine Mountain since 1990, is currently
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Practising the art of Tai Chi at Eagle Heights.
preparing new beginners’ classes that will commence in earlyJuly.“No special equipment or clothing is needed, so compared
with many sports, it is an inexpensive way to keep fit andreduce stress. All the movements are done standing and at alevel commensurate with an individual’s capabilities,” said Gai.“Local classes at Eagle Heights are conducted outside
whenever the weather permits. Beginners’ classes incorporate alot of deep breathing exercises, so outside in the freshMountain air is an ideal place to practice Tai Chi.”The art is proving popular with a growing number of local
participants and earlier this year a World Tai Chi Day, in whicharound 30 people took part, was held at Eagle Heights Park.In addition to conducting her local classes, Gai conducts
regular Tai Chi tours to China, with a few places left in thisyear’s trip planned for September. For more information,contact Gai on 0409 066 501 or see www.ttcak.com
I’M struggling to start this week’s news,with the incidents of the past few weeks
gone by and such tragic losses feltthroughout the Mountain and beyond. DearAngel Amy Abrahams was laid to rest inCairns and as I type this news I’m glancingat the clock on the wall psyching up for JohnMckenzie’s funeral this morning, with somesolace that the community, the Lions and thepeople of the Mountain will rally to supportGloria and John’s family.It makes the blood boil when the papers
are full of news of cretins flouting the law ondrug-fuelled rampages and what-not, whiletrue-valued Australians are torn from ourmidst. What a fantastic life young Amylived in her time on this earth! A championstudent, sportsperson and Aussie all-rounder.Her vocation in Pharmaceutical Science wascertain, as no doubt her ambition to representAustralia at the Olympics in Eventing(equestrian for those of us who are not horsefolk). I won’t harp on for fear of choking up,but cannot begin to imagine the loss felt byher family and friends, and those who wereblessed with her presence in any measure ofchance meeting or acquaintance. And John!I never saw the bloke without a smile on hisface or a kind word for another ... bless youboth.If anything can be drawn from these last
few weeks, perhaps it’s an opportunity for usto step back, take a deep breath and be trulythankful for what we have. I try never toleave home for work without kissing andhugging my girls every day and often worrywhen I miss a chance about the ‘what if’?God forbid!
WINTER TIME AGAIN!Rug up good folk – it’s getting chilly out
there. We have now transitioned back toLogan District and it’s the same old sameold with the home fires burning. Thecloudy days and nights are back so it’s atimely reminder to please take care whendriving through cloudy streets (fog is invalleys; as we are on a Mountain, I’m led tobelieve, although I may stand corrected,that we experience cloud.) DAY-TIME BURGLARIESWhile we have not had too many
problems, we are still having the occasionalburglary of homes and most of them areoccurring during the day. These criminalsare after cash and jewellery to pawn fortheir drugs and often not in positions tocarry TVs or property like in the old days.Please people, be vigilant when cruisingyour neighbourhood and environs. Thesegrubs drive around the suburbs in stolencars looking for houses that appear to beunattended. Report any suspect vehiclesplease to us with the registration numberand also the description, as quite often thenumber plates are false or stolen. Theregistration number and a decentdescription of the car (ie light blueCommodore sedan with a snowman stickeron the rear window) can often help us linktogether a series of crimes and theoffenders will eventually be caught (as theyalways are). Count our blessings and be thankful!
Cheers, Mick.
Tamborine Mtn Police Newsby Sergeant Mick Jones, North Tamborine Police
Only hours after the wreckage of Amy Abrahams’ car was removed from the scene of theaccident, floral tributes began appearing at the crash site. It was the wish of Amy’s mother
that this photograph be published in the Tamborine Mountain News.
BUDGET COMMUNITY FORUM 30 JUNECouncil will vote on the budget on Thursday20 June. On Sunday 30 June, Cr O’Carrolland I will hold a Budget Community Forumat 3pm in the Vonda Youngman CommunityCentre.WHAT IS YOUR ADDRESS?The use of your correct address avoidsconfusion and aids the better delivery ofessential and emergency services. Where welive has become an issue that I did not know existed. There is alegislative process called Place Names. The bounded localityplace name for the Mountain is Tamborine Mountain. So we all live,officially, on Tamborine Mountain. Not Eagle Heights, NorthTamborine or Mount Tamborine. These names are neighbourhoodswithin Tamborine Mountain. If you have recently phoned an insurance company to get a house
quote and you told them that you lived at Eagle Heights, you mayhave been told that they have no record of that name. That isbecause Eagle Heights is a neighbourhood and not a place name. Inaddition, our post code on Tamborine Mountain is 4272. The postcode 4271 only applies to the Eagle Heights Post Office and mailaddressed to the Eagle Heights Post Office’s post boxes or Care ofthe Eagle Heights Post Office. So what does this mean to you?Generally nothing unless you are making an inquiry to an agencylike a government department, insurance company, telephonecompany or a utility company. In this case, remember to say thatyou live on Tamborine Mountain and that your post code is 4272.However, you can still talk about and use the neighbourhoods ofEagle Heights, North Tamborine and Mount Tamborine. Council will also be using the place name Tamborine Mountain
on rate notices this year. So, in summary, to ensure a moreefficient and safer community and a better delivery of essentialand emergency services, we all live in the bounded locality ofTamborine Mountain and our post code is 4272 for our residentialpostal address. Our neighbourhoods are Eagle Heights, NorthTamborine and Mount Tamborine.TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER, WITCHES CHASEThe submission period for this application is 24 May to 8 July. Inmy view, there are three issues involved:• Is the application consistent with the Planning Scheme? I amadvised the answer is no.
• Does it have community support? I have delivered 310 letters toresidents in the affected area and I now await the responses.
• Is it in the right location? Telstra has to demonstrate that it hasfully investigated all the options, including applying to theDepartment of Environment and Resource Management tolocate it at the western end of Beacon Road in the vicinity of thecurrent Energex tower.
DIGITAL TV COMING TO THE MOUNTAINFrom 28 May, Tamborine Mountain was switched to digital TV.On 27 June, you need to retune in order to receive all channels.The Government is running advertisements at the moment. Youcan also call the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10 13or visit the website at www.australia.gov.au/digitalready. EAGLE HEIGHTS ROAD WALKWAYThe repair of the Eagle Heights walkway will commence in twoweeks. The delay has been caused by Council waiting for StateGovernment approval for finance under the storm damagefinancial package.CONSULTATIONThe next consultation in the library will be on Monday 8 July,4pm to 5.30pm. I am also available for one on one meetings atyour convenience. My contact details are:Home: 5545 0223; Mobile: 0423 931 075Email: [email protected]; and [email protected]
STATE PLANNING POLICYScenic Rim Regional Council’s draft StatePlanning Policy Submission can now beviewed on the council website.HEALTHY WATERWAYS AWARDSThese awards recognise individuals, groupsand organisations for their efforts to protectand improve waterway health and the naturalenvironment. In a distinguished field offinalists, Tamborine Mountain Landcare wonthe Community Award and SRRC won the Rural and AgriculturalAward. Reaching the finals is an achievement in itself, socommendation must also go to the Canungra State School for itsinspiring Canungra Creek Restoration Project. Congratulations toall the volunteers and council officers whose effort, commitmentand enthusiasm have produced such great results for our region.ISLANDER CELEBRATIONASSI (Australian South Sea Islanders) are celebrating 150 yearssince the first group of South Sea Islanders was brought to theBeaudesert district to work as indentured labour at TownsvilleCotton Plantation near what is now Veresdale and Gleneagle. Thereis a series of events across South East Queensland scheduled forthe next few months which everyone is very welcome to attend.This is a fascinating but largely unknown aspect of local history.You can keep up with ASSI 150 events by checking the websitewww.assi150.com.au WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMThere is an exciting range of activities planned for June and July,including workshops, films, activities and free buses. To book orfind out more details, check the council website or visit an SRRCcustomer service centre.THE 2013/14 COUNCIL BUDGETThe budget will be delivered on Thursday 20 June. Cr NigelWaistell and I will be holding a Budget Community Forum onSunday 30 June at 3pm in the Vonda Youngman Centre. Council website: www.scenicrim.qld.gov.auMy contact details: Tel: 5540 5402, Mob: 0418 221 453Email: [email protected]
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Food licensees invited to have a say
COUNCIL wants to hear from food licence holders in the ScenicRim as part of a review of the current food licence system.
The organisation is considering the adoption of a risk-basedapproach to food licensing. “This approach will see food retailers, manufacturers and
processors grouped into specific categories, with defined levels ofpotential risk aligned to that category,” said Mayor John Brent.“This framework will assist in determining applicable licence
fees and inspection scheduling.“We anticipate the streamlining of our licensing and inspection
processes will deliver efficiencies and benefits for both Counciland licence holders, with a reduction in costs, either in directdollar savings or in staff time,” said Cr Brent.To aid this process, Council is seeking input from Scenic Rim
businesses and individuals who hold food licences through anonline survey to gather information from relevant stakeholders.“Council is inviting current licensees to complete the survey to
assist us in the development and implementation of the newsystem,” said Cr Brent.The survey should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to
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THERE has been lengthy debateabout what Council should or
should not be doing in relation to theissue of commercial water extractionon Tamborine Mountain.While it is not appropriate for me or
any councillor to provide commentaryon legal matters still before the court, Iwould like to provide some insight onthe broader issue of groundwaterextraction.Firstly, all councils have to operate
within the scope of powers delegated toit by the State Government.Local government cannot simply go
around making its own decisions onmatters over which it has nojurisdiction – we need to play by therules.The management of underground
water resources is vested to the Stateunder the Water Act 2000. The State isresponsible for controlling theextraction of these resources fromregions which have been protected asgroundwater areas.The entire Scenic Rim is not
classified as a protected groundwaterarea, which means no authorisation orapproval is required from the State asthe responsible entity to extract sub-artesian water for commercial orprivate use.
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Council has no authority to manage orcontrol the volume of water extractedfor commercial use and, likewise, theState’s policy setting for waterextraction outside protectedgroundwater areas is for non-regulation.Commercial extraction, to be clear,
refers to the removal of groundwaterfrom a property for the purpose of sale.It does not apply to water extracted andused on-site for household, animal careor agricultural purposes.The extent of Council’s authority to
influence commercial groundwaterextraction in the Scenic Rim is confinedto whether the business activity isconsistent or inconsistent with the landuse of the area under its planning anddevelopment approval process.That is in instances where a Council
approval is required because theoperation is a new activity or it is anexisting activity where the scale orintensity has changed or is intended tochange significantly.The assessment of these applications
is undertaken by Council staff, whoprovide a recommendation to the electedCouncil based on the relevant planningregulations and supporting materials.It is up to the elected Council to
decide whether to adopt thisrecommendation or pursue analternative course of action.For those who argue that Council
should simply change the ground rulesby banning certain types ofdevelopments and industry, we areprevented from doing so by Statelegislation. The Sustainable PlanningAct 2009 only allows specific types ofdevelopments to be banned outright inlocal Planning Schemes.
Lots to get your teethinto at the local library
THERE will be plenty of food forthought as well as free hands-on school
holiday activities as the TamborineMountain and Canungra Libraries celebrateEat Local Week.Insanesandwiches will be on the menu as
mini masterchefs learn how to whip upcrazy lunchbox creations at the CanungraLibrary on Monday, June 24 from 10.30amto 11.30am and the Tamborine MountainLibrary on Wednesday, June 26 from 10.30to 11.30am.Places are limited, so bookings are
essential, and children under eight will need an adult helper.To book, phone the Canungra Library on 5543 5791 or the Tamborine Mountain
Library on 5540 5473.Both libraries will also have a range of free food-themed craft activities for all ages
during the school holidays, from Saturday, June 22 to Saturday, July 6.Children can use vegetables to create works of art that are too good to eat or discover
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Changes to free bus services
Scenic Rim Transport has announced changes to the free busservice program following the completion of a trial period.The creation of Scenic Rim Transport was an initiative of the
Scenic Rim Social Plan Steering Committee in response torequests from all sectors of the community to improve transportoptions.Committee chairman, John Bartlett, said the social plan
identified a lack of available transport to enable residents,particularly teenagers, seniors and young families, to accessentertainment and other services both within and outside theregion.“The first thing we needed to do was to establish the level of
demand, so we decided to trial a number of free transportservices including a bus from Tamborine Mountain to the GoldCoast every Thursday during school holidays,” Mr Bartlettsaid.“After monitoring passenger numbers we have decided to
take a change in direction which includes providing free busservices only within the Scenic Rim Region.“There is already a regular service available between
Tamborine Mountain and the Gold Coast, so we have decidedto offer local residents the opportunity of travelling to otherplaces in the Scenic Rim,” Mr Bartlett said.Commencing in July and continuing until the end of school
holidays in late January, there will be a free bus servicebetween Tamborine Mountain and Beaudesert on the thirdSaturday of each month and every Thursday during schoolholidays.These buses will link up with another bus service which
transports passengers between Beaudesert and Boonah, givingpeople a choice of destination. It will also allow residents fromBeaudesert, Boonah and Kooralbyn to enjoy a day onTamborine Mountain.Mr Bartlett said whatever happened after the end of January
would depend on how the service was patronised during thenext seven months.This new service will begin on Thursday, July 4, and
bookings are essential. Contact the Tamborine Mountain co-ordinator on 5545 1139.For more information including the bus timetables visit
www.scenicrimtransport.com.
Drivers, move left for ambulanceQUEENSLANDAmbulance Service (QAS) is reminding
drivers of the importance of giving way to emergency vehiclesas safely and quickly as possible.Chief Superintendent for the West Moreton Local Ambulance
Service Network (LASN), John Hammond, said: “Every day,police, fire and ambulance vehicles respond to urgent calls. Losingprecious time en route could mean the difference between life anddeath.Mr Hammond said drivers of emergency vehicles were trained to
drive in emergency situations. “When you hear emergency vehicle sirens, don't panic, stay
alert, and avoid being distracted,” he said.“Keep the noise level down in your vehicle, continue to look and
listen, and be prepared for more than one emergency vehicle. “When you see an emergency vehicle’s flashing lights in your
rear-view mirror, you should slow down and veer as far left as issafely possible, being aware of the road shoulder. Do not slam onyour brakes or stop abruptly, blocking the road or an intersection. “Look ahead for a safe area and use your vehicle’s indicators to
let other drivers know your intent to pull over.” Mr Hammond said it was important that drivers followed these
guidelines safely and didn’t attempt to break any road rules.“The last thing we want is other drivers needing the emergency
services themselves because they crashed their vehicle while tryingto clear the way for us,” he said.
EAT | LEARN | EXPLORE | BUY LOCALLY THROUGHOUT THE SCENIC RIM
ARATULA – SCENIC RIM 12noon – 5pm
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Audience’s rave responsefor new TMO performanceIN its debut performance on Sunday, the new-look Tamborine
Mountain Orchestra showed plenty of polish, wowing acapacity crowd of 200 at St George’s Anglican Church.
Under the energetic baton of its enthusiastic new conductor,Sean Butler, the orchestra – featuring a number of new players– rose to the occasion with a popular mixture of classical,Broadway and Dixieland jazz standards. Guest performer,Margy Rose, delighted the audience with her Edith Piafsongbook.
If you can read music and play an instrument (being a bitrusty is fine), come and join the Tamborine MountainOrchestra at practice on Monday nights, 7 to 8.30pm at StGeorge’s Church, Dapsang Drive, North Tamborine. PhoneRussell on 5545 1092, or Terry on 5545 3257 for information.
Holiday fun for kids at SBSS
PARENTS, if you are looking for some fun activities toamuse the kids these holidays, without leaving the
Mountain, come and join the fun at St Bernard State School’sfantastic Vacation Care Program.St Bernard State School P&C Association Outside School
Hours Care (OSHC) will be open from 7am to 6.30pm in thesecond week of the school holidays, from Monday July 1 toFriday July 5. Its team of educators has designed a fun-filledprogram which includes themed activities each day.Budding performers will love “The Voice” singstar
competition, and there will also be crazy hair, face-painting,trivia, drama and more. Children can build their culinaryskills on “Mini Masterchef” morning, get creative on “MrMaker Afternoon,” and take the challenge of the outdoorobstacle course with the “Boot Camp” afternoon. The weekwill culminate in a fun break-up party on the Fridayafternoon.St Bernard OSHC provides very affordable care and
nutritious meals, and is an Approved Child Care Provider. Themajority of families are eligible for government assistancewith child care costs via either the Child Care Rebate or ChildCare Benefit, (check your entitlements athttp://bit.ly/childcarebenefit) Many parents using the serviceend up paying only between $10 – $25 per day depending ontheir entitlements (full rate before assistance is $50 per day).In addition to its vacation care program, the OSHC also
provides before and after school care at very affordable rates.For all enquiries, please contact 0498 181 513, or [email protected].
Maree Sinclair of Hope Island (left) was the lucky winner of theCareFlight bear raffle which was part of the recent Open Gardens
Australia weekend at Avoca Park. Joining her in her obvious delight isAvoca Park owner Sandra McDonald (centre) and Marie’s friendDianne Boyd. The combined opening of three gardens, Avoca Park,
Glenloch and Tallaringa, was a huge success.
Horses for courses at pony club event
EQUESTRIAN enthusiasts from Beaudesert, Mudgeeraba,Tallai, Nerang, Canungra, Tallebudgera, the Gold Coast and
the Tamborine district converged at Middle Park for the TamborinePony Club’s annual event recently.More than 60 competitors took part in a range of events for
beginners to more experienced riders.The day was considered an outstanding success and was made
even more enjoyable by perfect weather.
Top three riders in their event were (from left) Jessica Leary, ofBeaudesert, Indiana Campkin, of Tallebudgera, and Katura Halleday,
from Tallai.
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Tamborine Mountain rainfall for May, 2013
May, usually a lovely month with clear, warm days and cool nights and expectingonly 11 rainy days, was, this year, often cloudy and rather wet with about 21
rainy days. This was due to a number of troughs coming in across the continent andcoastal winds blowing into these and producing small falls of rain. The last of these atthe end of the month produced heavier falls and, across the border, deteriorated intoan east coast low and drenched northern NSW.The expected rain for May at Fern Street is 78mm and the average is 121mm.Jim Inglis has kindly agreed to handle the rainfall at the end of this month so would
you please email him at [email protected] or phone 5545 1070. Mike Russell, 5545 3601
Supplejack Vine – Flagellaria indica, the Knoll National Park.
Iencountered this amazing plant for the first time on a recent night walk because it wasencroaching on the track. The first thing I noticed was that the apex of the long,narrow leaves formed a tendril, all the better to hold with. I came back two days laterand filmed this fascinating shot of two entwined leaves embracing a third.Subsequently I have seen a particularly vigorous specimen in Palm Grove. The vine hasthick, cane like stems and grows to 15 metres tall. It is found in India, South East Asia,Polynesia and Australia.
One small placeon earth
THE FRIENDS OF TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LIBRARY GRAND BOOK SALESATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2013 9AM – 12 NOON
In front of Tamborine Mountain LibraryIf you have any books to donate please leave them with the Librarian.
Turning on the sun for ‘Bush Vollies’TAMBORINE Bush Volunteers recently received a grant from the Scenic Rim
Regional Council to install a solar-powered irrigation system in its establishment ofa rainforest nursery. Members are grateful to the Council for its generous support and have now installed
the system that will sprinkle a propagation shade house and a nursery igloo that will seethe propagation of plants endemic to Tamborine Mountain.Tamborine Bush Volunteers ran a thriving nursery for 17 years at Knoll Road, North
Tamborine before it was relocated to Beacon Road.This year marks the 25th year for the group’s work in Tamborine National Park. At 13
plots across the Mountain, the group has replaced weed species with rainforest plants. Tamborine Bush Volunteers organise a working bee in Tamborine National Park on
the first Saturday of the month. If you would like to join this friendly group, pleasecontact Len Lowry on 0428 335 572 or [email protected]
Tamborine Bush Volunteers co-ordinator, Len Lowry, sets the timer for the group’s newsprinkler system.
Farewell Sarah Duncan
It was farewell time recently for Sarah Duncan at Mount Tamborine Pharmacywho, sadly for many of her customers, has moved interstate. She spent a lot of
time with the pharmacy’s Webster patients and will be greatly missed. One ofher favourite customers was Raymond Curtis who kindly autographed one of hispublications for her shortly before she left.
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CELEBRATED author Mark Carthewis returning to Tamborine Mountain
for the Queensland release of his latestbook The Moose is Loose at Marks andGardner Gallery this Sunday.Mark (above) will co-host the launch,
starting at 10.30am, conducting aninteractive book reading and signing, aswell as fun activities for the kids. Parentsare welcome to bring the whole familyand join in the celebrations. There is nocharge for attendance. Mark may be recognised as an award-
winning author elsewhere, but forchildren on Tamborine Mountain,memories of the music, wordplay, wackyjokes and the great entertainment at hisprevious book launches The GobblingTree and Can you Keep a Secret will havethem putting on their antlers for anotherfun-filled morning. An educator as well as entertainer, Mark
is well known for his numerous books and
series exploring wordplay, music,movement, drama and humour. He is theseries editor of the award-winning andinternationally regarded illustrated dramascript series Voice Works and contributingauthor and editor in the Chatterbox seriesfor Pearson Education. He has a PhD inWriting from Swinburne University and isa director and board member of theAustralian society of Authors. His wonderfully humorous picture
books have won numerous awards. Atestament to their popularity is their well-thumbed pages and place of honour onthe bookshelves of so many youngAustralians.Illustrations in Mark’s latest book are
by award-winning book designer MattStanton of Sydney.For those with the energy to stay on,
Brisbane artist Stephen Nothling willopen his new exhibition in the Galleryspace at 1.30pm.
The moose is loose at Secret Garden gallery
TM NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCBIRDWATCHERS meet on the
first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.BUSHWALKERS meet on the third Tuesday at7:30pm. Meetings held at Historical SocietyWongawallan Rd Eagle Hts. Phone 5545 0995
www.tamborinemountainmedical.com.auonline booking service available at this website
Arecent meeting of the TMNHA BirdGroup saw how Marg and Jeff Eller
found a memorable moment when massingmagenta blossom on an Ironbark wasinvaded by a squadron of brilliant ScarletHoneyeaters.At Washpool, a very trusting Superb
Lyrebird enabled Jeff to record a torrent ofmagnificent refrain, very near to itsextended bill, its lyrate tail quivering.Red-browed Treecreepers, uncommon andactive at altitude in tall trees were revealed, Musk Lorikeets at tree hollows and a flockof Budgerigars at Sundown National Park.The drought in western Queensland is
forcing birds of the inland to seeksustenance in the east.At Tenterfield, Jeff and Marg saw Scarlet
Robins and Speckled Warblers; and aWhite-eared Monarch at Kin Kin.Ros and Jim Inglis have been hearing
Noisy Pittas, and the seldom heard Top-knot Pigeons and a Shining Bronze-Cuckoo. They recorded a Darter, unusualfor the mountain.Gail Molson has sighted eight Galahs on
the mountain and Delle Daniels has
watched Weebils.Two ornithologists of yester-year were
remembered. Alex Chisholm’s lyrical andpoetic Mateship with Birds is in reprint,and Susan Cantrell tabled a first edition ofthis work, formerly in the possession ofmountain identity Hilda Curtis.Embellishing the inside cover and fly leafis a flamboyant greeting.Chisholm was dismissive of bird
professionals for their reliance oncollectors of skins for museum cabinetsand their perusal and determination ofspeciation over their ranges.A typical systemic ornithologist of a
different philosophy was George Mack,Director of Queensland Museum from 1946.A ‘time capsule’ was opened as the old
Museum Library and Bird Room wereinspected, and the genial and scholarlyHeber Longmax, Director 1915-1945 andfamed Mesozoic Palaeontologist, introduced.Jeff is organising the annual local
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HIGH RISK TREES TO BEREMOVED AT SBSSAs part of the St Bernard State School
Tree Maintenance Program, we haverecently received an arborist’s report on thehealth and safety of individual plants andtrees on our grounds.The local arborist found a number of
high risk trees that need immediateattention. As a result of this report, theschool (through Facilities) will carry out anumber of tree removals and treemaintenance procedures across the school,including some along the front of theschool. This work has been planned overthe winter school break.I appreciate that many current and past
students and staff, as well as other localresidents would be concerned about thepossible removal of the trees. St BernardState School can be justifiably proud of itsschool grounds and the trees that provideshade for students.It is most unfortunate that, because of the
unhealthy and unsafe nature of some of our
trees, and their size and location on theschool fence line, they represent a serioussafety issue. It is clear in the aborist’sreport that if nothing is done, the risk tochildren and adults alike is significant.The St Bernard State School Parents and
Citizens Association has given its fullsupport for the decision to act. Theassociation also indicated a strongcommitment to continuously develop thegrounds and replace trees removed forsafety reasons. Students have also plannedreplanting projects.I reassure all members of the St Bernard
State School community and the broaderMountain community that any decision toremove trees was not taken lightly.However, student safety is paramount.The school apologises to neighbouring
properties and residents for anyinconvenience these works will cause.
EMERGENCY NUMBERSAA Help Line.................................5591 2062Alcoholics Anonymous: ................5545 3331...............................................or 0416 155 456Energex .............................................13 62 62Fire (ask for Southport Control) ............000Fire (T.M. Rural F.B.) ..............0407 747 999Fire Permits ..............................0408 199 271Police ..............................................5545 3473Ambulance ................................................000Ambulance (non-urgent) .................13 12 33Domestic Violence (24 hrs) ......1800 811 811Child Protection (24 hrs) .........1800 177 135Lifeline................................................13 111413 HEALTH .................................13 43 25 84S.E.S. .................................................132 500Emergency PhysiotherapyNeil Bell ..........................................5545 1133T.M. Community Care Service: Home Careand Transport needs ......................5545 4968Blue Nursing Service ..............(07) 3287 2041Roslyn Lodge..................................5545 7822T.M. Medical Practice.....................5545 1222Eagle Heights Medical Centre ........5545 2416QML Pathology Nth Tamborine .....5545 3873Pharmacies: North Tamborine.........5545 1450
Eagle Heights .............5545 1441Tamborine Mtn Physiotherapy & SportsInjury Clinic ...................................5545 0500Tamborine Mountain OptometristNicky Carr......................................5545 0277Dentists:Dr Don Harvey .............................5545 2788Dr Claudia Rodriguez....................5545 2522Podiatrist: ..............5545 3311 or 0418 963 969Veterinary Surgery ..........................5545 2422Beenleigh Comm. Health ........(07) 3827 9811Beaudesert Hospital ........................5541 9111T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADEFor burnoff notifications, membership & generalenquiries ............................Phone: 0407 747 999For Fires and Emergencies................Phone: 000Training Meetings are held at 7pm, Wednesdays atthe Rural Fire Station, Knoll Rd.
IN CONCLUSION: TOWER AT WITCHES CHASEOn May 14 I was invited to a private
meeting with Grant Watson (TelstraProperty – Site Acquisition Manager),Andrew Travis (RF-EME ‘expert’) and MattBoyd (consultant from Urbis) regarding theproposed tower at Witches Chase. Many things were discussed but not
electromagnetic radiation (EMR) andhuman health. They made it very clear thaton no level would the suggested connectionbetween EMR and damage to human cellsand DNA be a consideration regarding thelocation of any proposed tower, which inlight of the fact that in 2013 theAdministrative Appeals Tribunal of theAustralian Federal Court has provided legalrecognition of the health effects of EMR,also known as electromagnetic frequencies(EMF), seems very short sighted.1Class actions are already in progress as in
Australia a legal precedent has been set inregards to the recognition of acute EMRhypersensitivity as a legitimate illness(which severely compromises your nervousand immune systems). The reportedsymptoms of electromagnetic
hypersensitivity (EHS) include headache,nausea, lack of concentration/motivation,fatigue, poor stress control, sleepdisturbances, skin symptoms like prickling,burning sensations and rashes, pain andache in muscles and many other healthproblems. Whatever their cause, EHSsymptoms are a real and sometimes adisabling problem for the affected persons.2We are not alone. Victoria’s Yarra Ranges
Council, Corlette north of Newcastle,Mornington Peninsula community ofTootgarook, Bardon Queensland, andBallina Shire Council are just a few of themany communities that are fighting or havesuccessfully stopped telcos from erectingunnecessary towers in their area. Resident action groups have re-emerged
as a force in tower placement decisions inAustralia and we only have a few days leftto make our opinions clear to Scenic RimRegional Council about this one.1www.stopumts.nl/pdf/Administrative_Appeals_Tribunal_of_Australia_Dr_Alexander_McDonald_and_Comcare_28_02_2013.pdf)2en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_hypersensitivity
HOW STRONG A SCIENCE IS CLIMATOLOGY?John Headrick seems to be saying: “You
only believe in science when it suits you”(TM News 4 June). There’s surely sometruth in that, but it needs qualification.‘Science’ is a cover-all term. It ranges
from the perfect prediction of solar eclipsesto the almost perfect uncertainty of
economics, psychiatry and nutrition.‘Experts’ at that end of the spectrum cannotreasonably expect a lot of public credence,and John does not recognise this in hisstrictures.So how strong a science is climatology?
Western governments claim a hugeconsensus of agreement on climate, and the
CLIMATE CHANGE – ALWAYS!John P. Headrick in (TMN 4/6/13) claims
that climate sceptics contributing to thesepages are denying climate change becauseof some inner conflict. I would suggest heis confused about what climate changereally is. It is simply a vague, unarguable,
uncertain, generic term tossed up by hisside of the argument [climate has alwayschanged] so as to avoid having tospecifically mention their ever-weakeningtheory of human-emitted, greenhouse gascaused, anthropological global warming[AGW].When even the ‘consensual scientists’
who strongly promote AGW are beingforced to admit that for the last 16 yearsglobal average temperature has gonenowhere in spite of ever increasing humanCO2 emissions and they have to claim thatany ‘missing heat’ is now in the bottom ofthe oceans where it not only CAN’T bemeasured but also can’t be explained as tohow it got there without breaking the lawsof physics, they are being very unscientific.This lack of warming is at odds with
IPCC models which have exaggerated theirprojections by being fed with suchobviously wrong assumptions that climatescientists are now having to reconsiderwhat is the new expected temperature risefor a doubling of CO2 and this is beingreduced considerably.In fact the exponential increase of CO2has correlated so poorly with global
average temperature that a recent papershowing a much better correlation with,and possible causation by, CFCs rather thanCO2, shows what a dubious theory it reallyis.This new paper simply puts another head
on the uncertainty monster that is climatechange.‘Reasoned discussion’ which John says is
needed [and I agree] can only take place ifwe start from the understanding that thescience is not settled and most of theassumptions that have been fed into themodels that have produced suchexaggerated projections, need re-examining.In light of these many uncertainties we
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mainstream media support them, shuttingout opposing facts and opinions as they dothe enemy in time of war; but theseunwanted and unreported papers arereferenced on the Internet, I’ve seen manyof them, and in my opinion there is noconsensus on climate at all. I cannotbelieve that any scientist who simply wantsthe truth, and looks at the debate broadly,would come to a different conclusion.No circumstances, not even a metre of
snow in Cairns, need prevent climatologistsfrom predicting a warming disaster nextcentury. They are not constrained to
caution, as seismologists are, by the fear ofbeing wrong tomorrow. So until they losethe public trust we will continue to seefortunes being poured into climate. It willincrease a far more genuine threat to ourgrandchildren: the inability of Westernnations to live within their means. I am of course ‘mischievous’. There are
now thousands of mischievous scientists.Most recently, a leading Canadian scientisthas reported that global temperaturescorrelate with CFCs; they don’t correlatewith carbon dioxide at all. He is just onemore victim to be ignored or insulted!
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THE police Forensic Crash Unit willprepare a report for the Coroner,
following an accident in which a popularmember of the Tamborine Mountaincommunity was killed last Mondayafternoon.Tour bus driver John McKenzie was
carrying out repairs to a 22-seater vehiclewhen its brakes failed and it rolled off atyre ramp crushing him underneath.A Queensland Ambulance Service
spokeswoman said that Mr McKenzie hadalready passed away before paramedicsarrived at the Kidd Street property wherethe accident occurred around 1.15pm.A funeral was held for Mr McKenzie on
Friday at the Tamborine MountainPresbyterian Church.During the past week, tributes have
flowed for the Lions Club member whowill be remembered for his “wonderfulsense of humour and unfailinggenerosity”.
TAMBORINE Mountain College willhold a memorial service at 2pm
tomorrow (Wednesday, June 19) forformer student, Amy Abrahams, whowas killed in a car accident recently.Amy, 19, was a former College prefect
and was studying pharmacy at Griffith
University on the Gold Coast.As her funeral was held in Cairns, the
College memorial service will providean opportunity for current and formerstudents and members of the TamborineMountain community who knew Amy tosay farewell.
SCENIC Rim’s Eat Local Weekcelebration kicks off on Sunday (June
23) with a program of free or low-costactivities, most of which are familyfriendly.The event – an initiative of Scenic Rim
Regional Council – will feature cookingclasses, farm tours, food and wine tastings,and a winter harvest festival.Mayor John Brent said participants could
meet food producers and follow thejourney from paddock to plate.He said agriculture and tourism were
pivotal to the prosperity of the Scenic Rimregion, contributing more than $210-million annually to its economy.SUNDAY JUNE 23Zest Fest, Graceleigh Park Beechmont:This community festival celebrates thecreativity, food, health and wellbeing ofBeechmont. Activities offered for adultsand children, as well as fresh food,entertainment and stalls. Runs from 9.30amto 4pm. Cost is $5 for adults, children free.Lillydale Farmstay:Meet the farmstay’sfour-legged residents and at 11am learnhow to make pesto. The café will be openfor coffee, cold drinks, ice-creams andcakes. Free event. www.lillydale.com.au MONDAY JUNE 24Binna Burra Bush Tucker Presentation,DJ Smith Memorial Park, Canungra:The Scenic Rim’s forests are bursting withbush foods, herbs and medicines. TheBinna Burra Mountain Lodge guides willintroduce you to some of the tastes andsmells of the surrounding areas. Tour starts11am on June 24, 26 and 28. Free event.TUESDAY JUNE 25Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy:Minister forAgriculture, John McVeigh, will officiallylaunch Scenic Rim 4Real Milk at the
Tamrookum Robotic Dairy. Watch the milkproduction and bottling process on thefarm at Queensland’s first robotic dairy.Free activity, open from 9am to 5pm.www.scenicrim4realmilk.com.au WEDNESDAY JUNE 26Kids Cooking Classes with HinterlandHarvest: Learn about fun, healthy eatingusing local produce and pick up some basickitchen skills. Eat what you cook and takehome a souvenir apron and recipes. Classruns from 10am to noon at the BoonahCultural Centre and from 1.30pm to3.30pm at The Centre Beaudesert. Cost is$12 per person. Bookings essential, call5540 5050. For ages 8 to12 years.www.liveatthecentre.com.au Bush Tucker Presentation: see above.Towri Sheep Cheeses Farm Tour:Experience the award-winning sheepcheeses, watch a sheep milkingdemonstration, feed the lambs and visit thecheese room. Cost is $20 for adults, $10for children under 14. 10.30am to 1pm onJune 26 and 27. Saville Rd, Allenview.Bookings preferred on 5543 1260.www.towrisheepcheeses.com.au THURSDAY JUNE 27 Kids Cooking Classes with HinterlandHarvest: Learn about fun, healthy eatingusing local produce and pick up some basickitchen skills. Eat what you cook and takehome a souvenir apron and recipes. Classruns from 10am to noon at the VondaYoungman Community Centre NorthTamborine. Cost is $12 per person.Bookings essential, call 5540 5050. Forages 8 to 12 years.FRIDAY JUNE 28Binna Burra Bush Tucker Presentation,DJ Smith Memorial Park, Canungra:The Scenic Rim’s forests are bursting withbush foods, herbs and medicines. The
Binna Burra Mountain Lodge guides willintroduce you to some of the tastes andsmells of the surrounding areas. Tour starts11am on June 24, 26 and 28. Free event.SATURDAY JUNE 29 Kalfresh Carrot Field Day, CunninghamHighway Kalbar:Meet some the farmers,tour the factory and learn how to growgreat carrots. Sit in the tractors and getyour hands dirty in the paddocks when youpick your own bag of carrots. Runs from9am to noon, cost is $5 per person or $10for a family. www.kalfresh.com.au Wild Pizza, Mt Barney Lodge: Teenagerscan discover the natural environment asthey collect and handpick ingredients forwild pizzas, which are cooked in atraditional camp oven. Runs from 5pm to7.30pm. Cost is $25 per person. Bookingson 5544 3233. Suitable for ages 13 to 17years. www.mtbarneylodge.com.au Winter Harvest Festival, AratulaCommunity Sports Complex: A family-friendly celebration of premium food andwine, produced by the Scenic Rim’sfarmers and agribusinesses. Choose from aselection of tasting plates, stock up on localproduce and enjoy live music, cookingdemonstrations, and kid’s activities andwatch the Tractor Pulling competition.Enter a team of 12 for the chance to win$2000. Festival runs from noon to 5pm,entry is $10 for adults, children under 12free. www.eatlocalweek.com.au SUNDAY JUNE 30Market Day at the Organic Shed,Milford Rd, Boonah: Visit the organicshed, enjoy local and organic produce, hearthe live music and browse the marketstalls. Runs from 8am to 1pm.
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CHIBALL – MOVE WITH THE SEASONS!The ChiBall Class is based on the philosophyof Traditional Chinese Medicine and is abeautiful fusion of modified Tai Chi/Qi Gong,Yoga and Pilates with ChiBall Dance, MuscleRelease and Relaxation. The movements helpto unblock meridian pathways and contributeto an improved sense of wellbeing. This“Exercise to music class” will leave yourejuvenated and still balanced and relaxed.Suitable for all ages! Class: Wednesdays9–10am, at the Mt Tamborine ShowgroundHall. Fee: $10 per session. Just bring a non-slip Yoga Mat and a smile! Contact: Dagmarvan der Lem. Ph: 0434 547 184; email:[email protected] is a fully-equipped chookpen on 25cm wheels with a superb mobilitysystem. It is fox and rat-proof. Models for up to4 hens - $400; for 6 hens $450. Ph: 0418 758295 or 5545 2206AVON CALLING: If you live in the NorthTamborine area and are interested in receivingan Avon brochure, phone Lisa on 0434 474 565.FENG SHUI Consultant & Reiki Master-Teacher, Patricia Arora (local resident) offersFeng Shui Consultations for home/workplaceand Reiki treatments/attunements for yourself.Balance your Chi (universal energy).Call: 0405 617 074
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Unique, because the five acre block has one of the very bestviews of the Coast. The property also has a creek of clearrunning water culminating in a waterfall that drops off theedge of the escarpment. The gardens could be used as awedding venue, such is their beauty.• Brick & tile home, 4 bedrooms, ens. & main bathroom• Two large living rooms, one with fireplace• Kitchen with dining and family room• Study, laundry and double garage• Freshly painted and re-carpeted interior
Over past four years the grounds have been upgraded atconsiderable cost:• Bore and ample water storage• Hardwood timber bridges and deck overlooking falls• Extensively landscaped grounds with many new plants• Two large steel sheds• Lighting throughout grounds• Long bitumen driveway winding through the gardens tothe home