Tamborine Mountain News

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1348, 12 MARCH, 2013 – 1

COVERING TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN, CANUNGRA, TAMBORINE AND UPPER COOMERA

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Anita’s hair-raising fundraiser creates a to-dye-for look

IT’S one thing to be brave and shave, but quiteanother to have your blonde locks dyed

brilliant blue.So perhaps that’s why Anita Fenton (seated)

looks more than a little concerned by theenthusiasm of her team mates in the LeukaemiaFoundation’s Shave for a Cure fundraiser atTamborine Mountain Community Care onFriday, March 15.Anita’s husband, Geoff Marshall (right) and

optometrist Dan Tune (left) are set to be braveand shaved by hairdresser Kim Maurer, whileAnita will undergo a radical colour change for agood cause.You can show your support for Dan, Geoff

and Anita’s efforts to raise money for cancerresearch by making an online donation byfollowing the links listed below.Or you can come and join the fun at Friday’s

morning tea at Community Care, 42 SouthportAvenue, Eagle Heights, starting at 11am and,for a donation, leave with a colourful new look.The links for online donations are:

http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/anitafentonhttp://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/danieltunehttp://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/geoffmarshall

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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWSPO Box 118 North Tamborine Qld 4272

Phone 5545 3170 or 0431 722 [email protected]

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Managing Editor: Gary StubbsNews Editor: Lisa Stubbs

Graphics/Design: Penny AagaardPrinted in the Scenic Rim by Beaudesert TimesOur masthead features the Great Barred Frog(Mixophyes fasciolatus), a ground-dwelling amphibiannative to the rainforests of the Tamborine Mountain area.

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GREG Dennis is so determined to savethe family dairy farm his grandfather

started 80 years ago that he is ready totake on the Goliaths of the milk industry.This modern day David is set to

produce, bottle and distribute his ownbrand of milk, Scenic Rim 4Real Milk, indefiance of the dairy industry’s mightymulti-national giants.Greg’s range of milk products is due on

the shelves on May 1 and it is understoodthat Tamborine Mountain’s new Supa IGAwill stock his milk.He is one of a growing band of

Australian dairy farmers who arecasualties of the much publicisedsupermarket milk wars between Coles andWoolworths.A fourth generation farmer who owns

and runs Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy atTamrookum, south of Beaudesert, Gregsaid he recently rejected a two-yearrenewal contract from his processor,French-owned Parmalat, to go out on hisown because he realised he could no

longer survive financially on the price itwas offering.While details of his plan are still being

finalised, Greg aims to sell a range of milkproducts throughout South EastQueensland. They will even include a750ml bottle of milk in glass - harkingback to the halcyon days when milk wasdelivered to people’s homes.Greg said that prior to his latest venture

he had tried everything to save the farmthat his grandfather, Hal, started in 1936.His four milking sheds represent a

unique snapshot of dairy farming over thepast 80 years and have proved a popularattraction since he opened his dairy to tourgroups last year to supplement his income.“We also re-invested in the farm and

made changes that we were confidentwould result in efficiencies, but ourreward was to be offered a 25 per cent cutto our farm gate milk price,” he said.“It is a system that can only be

described as dysfunctional.Story continues page 9

David and Goliath milk battle begins in Scenic Rim

Greg Dennis and his herd of 250 cows will take the fight up to the milk processing giants throughthe new Scenic Rim 4Real Milk brand of products.


Notices

For more information on Council services and events, please visit www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 360 555.

PUBLIC NOTICES

LIVE @ THE CENTRES

2013-2014 Annual Wild Dog Baiting ProgramCouncil is currently preparing to conduct the annual wild dog baiting program to assist landholders with the management of wild dogs throughout the region. This will form part of a coordinated program for South East Queensland across several Council areas, with the aim of increasing the e�ectiveness of this method of control. Anyone who has not baited in the past 12 months, or anyone wishing to participate who has not baited on their property before, is encouraged to contact Council to determine eligibility and receive the 1080 Information Pack, which has been developed to assist landholders with their obligations to comply with the State’s 1080 baiting requirements. For further information please contact Pest and Animal Management on 5540 5444.Tender – Cleaning of Public Toilet Blocks and Park FacilitiesTenders are invited for Cleaning of Public Toilet Blocks and Park Facilities for Council. Tenders suitably endorsed close at 2pm on 10 April 2013 at Council’s Administration Centre, 82 Brisbane Street (PO Box 25) Beaudesert Qld 4285. For enquiries or to obtain tender documentation contact Elva Sykes by phoning 5540 5276 or email [email protected] Removal – Southport AvenueThe establishment of a medical and dental facility at Southport Avenue, Eagle Heights has been approved by Council and is entering construction phase. Investigations have revealed that the extent of the work will signi�cantly a�ect a mature Black Wattle tree located on the Sta�smith Park boundary.

Council has negotiated with the landholder and has consented to the removal of this tree subject to the replacement planting of �ve trees to ensure the continued amenity of the park. Should you have any enquiries please contact Council’s Property and Operations department on 5540 5111.Gate ApplicationCouncil has received an application for a permit to approve the existing gate across Ski Zone Road, Moogerah, adjacent to the property described as L226 RP215404, 211 Ski Zone Road, Moogerah. It is requested that any objections to the approval of the gates at this location are to be submitted in writing to Chief Executive O�cer, Scenic Rim Regional Council, PO Box 25, Beaudesert, Qld, 4285 prior to 28 March 2013. Should any further information be required please contact Council on 5540 5166.Have Your Say – Draft Corporate Plan 2013-2018Community feedback is invited on Council’s Draft Corporate Plan 2013-2018. The Corporate Plan states the approach Council will use over the next �ve years to achieve the vision for the region as outlined in the Community Plan 2011-2026. It will form Council’s planning framework, providing the strategic direction to guide decision-making. The Draft Corporate Plan 2013-2018 can be reviewed via the Have Your Say section on Council’s website, or at Council’s customer service centres until the consultation period closes on 20 March 2013. Written submissions should be addressed to: Chief Executive O�cer, Scenic Rim Regional Council, PO Box 25, Beaudesert, Qld, 4285.

FLAMENCO FIRE - GYPSY PATHWAYSSeductive music, dance & songSat 23 Mar 7.30pmAdults $25; Conc $22; Child $18@The Centre Beaudesert

WORLD OF FUN School Holiday ProgramThe Scenic Rim’s World of Fun Easter school holiday program is now available, featuring local library activities and the Blast Into Arts program with workshops, holiday movies and more!Mon 1 - Fri 12 AprSee website for full details

CINEMA CELLULOID HEROES @ Boonah Cultural Centre all $5(times under �lm titles)Taken (MA) & Taken 2 (M)Late night action with Liam NeesonFri 15 Mar 7pmMoulin Rouge (M)Dress up and sing-along!Sat 23 Mar 7pm

The Gleaners and I (G)Award-winning documentaryTue 26 Mar 10am & 1pmArthouse - I, Don Giovanni (M)Story of Lorenzo da Ponte & MozartWed 27 Mar 1pm & 7pm

EXHIBITIONSA World of WildlifeContinues until 11 May30th Anniversary Exhibition by Qld. Wildlife Artists Soc. Inc.@ The Centre BeaudesertA Moment in the BushOil/Acrylics by Susan DrydenContinues until 24 Mar@ Boonah Art Gallery

RADF GrantsApplications for next round of RADF grants are now open. Close COB 29 March 2013 for projects commencing after 1 June 2013. For more info, go to www.liveatthecentre.com.au RADF link.

Six monthly programs are now available.

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Dearly loved son of Kris and Jackie,brother to James and Tommy.

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Main Street, North Tamborine.

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New culturaltrails guidenow available

THE Scenic Rim’s diverse array of artsand tourism attractions is highlighted in

this year’s Cultural Trails of the Scenic Rimpocket guide.Minister for Tourism, Major Events,

Small Business and the CommonwealthGames, Jann Stuckey, recently launchedthe 2013 guide to representatives from theScenic Rim’s arts and tourismcommunities.The free guide, which has a major

focus on studios and events, is availablefrom all local visitor information centres,cultural centres, libraries, customer servicecentres and selected studios and galleries.Alternatively, copies of the guide can be

obtained by visiting The Centre, Beaudesertor phoning 5540 5050.Mayor John Brent said the guide shone a

spotlight on the region’s thriving tourismand creative industries and offered atreasure trove of information for locals andtourists alike.Topics featured in the guide include

galleries, country markets, heritageattractions, agricultural shows and rodeos,

winingand dining experiences,accommodation, tours, events andactivities.It also highlights the popular Studio

Trails event, which this year features 86local artists exhibiting at 24 locationsacross the Scenic Rim over five weekendsin May and June.For further information, visit

www.liveatthecentre.com.au and followthe links to the Cultural Trails of theScenic Rim program.


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Wild ride down the hill ends in truck spill

THREE workmates from a tree lopping firm were lucky to escape serious injury onFriday afternoon, after a wild ride in their out-of-control truck towing a woodchipper

ended in a rollover on a notorious bend of the Tamborine-Oxenford Road.The driver was able to get out of the truck but the Tamborine Mountain Fire Brigade

had to cut the two passengers from the wreck at the intersection of Elevation Drive afterthe vehicle lost its brakes coming down the Mountain at 2.30pm and its gearboxexploded.All three were taken to Gold Coast Hospital for observation.

Fallen tree causes power loss, traffic chaos

Atree which fell against electricity lines and toppled a power pole caused traffic chaoson one of Tamborine Mountain’s busiest streets recently.

There were lengthy delays during the Friday afternoon pick-up at Tamborine MountainState School, with traffic banked bank along Curtis Road as a section of Long Road hadto be blocked off until Energex crews could repair the downed lines.The incident occurred at 2.45pm. However, it could have been more than simply

inconvenient if it had happened after 3pm when that same stretch of Long Road is usuallypacked with parents and students at the end of the school day.


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HEmay only be small, but Digger thenine-week-old kelpie puppy has

earned himself a reputation as a bigmischief maker after his escapade atTamborine Mountain’s temporary greenwaste dump last week.Digger had gone along for the ride with

his owner, John Logan, to the Long Roadfacility to drop off some garden waste.When John stepped out of his ute with

the engine running and closed his door,Digger leapt up, activating the centrallocking mechanism. With the windowswound up, the little dog was trapped in thecar with the engine running.Fortunately, Giget Taylor, who was

operating the excavator at the site, wasable to put in an emergency call to theRACQ and Digger was free in minutes,none the worse for his experience.John and Digger returned later in the day

to thank Giget and tip master Paul Sproule– John with a six-pack and Digger with abig wet kiss on the cheek for Giget.Tailpiece: The incident with Digger

happened on the last day of Giget’scontract at the waste facility and she isnow looking for work. She has tickets tooperate a range of heavy and lightmachinery from one tonne to 45 tonnes,but says her favourite piece of equipmentis the digger.

Digger causes commotion at green waste dump

All’s well that ends well for (from left) John Logan, Digger the nine-week-old kelpie, contractorGiget Taylor and tip master Paul Sproule at the temporary green waste facility on Long Road.

SCENIC Rim Regional Council hasunveiled its draft Corporate Plan

which will guide its direction for the nextfive years.Mayor John Brent said the Corporate

Plan was about how Council, as anorganisation, was going to deliver itsvision of the future framed in the 15-yearCommunity Plan.The draft document is open for

community consultation until March 20.“It will become a key element of

Council’s planning framework, providingan overarching strategic direction,” CrBrent said.“This will help guide decision making

on operational priorities and resourceallocation, which is then filtered downinto the annual Budget and OperationalPlan.“The five-year Corporate Plan is

structured into themes which align to thevalues and desired outcomes defined byour residents in Scenic Rim CommunityPlan 2011-2026.”

HAVE YOUR SAYCouncil’s Draft Corporate Plan

2013-18 can be reviewed ordownloaded at Council’s websitewww.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/have-your-sayCommunity members can provide

their feedback online through the HaveYour Say section of Council’s website.The website can be accessed free at

Council’s Have Your Say hubs withinthe Beaudesert, Boonah andTamborine Mountain customer servicecentres. Free internet access isavailable at all Council libraries.Printed copies of the draft plan are

available on request from Council’scustomer service centres. Writtensubmissions should be addressed to:Chief Executive Officer, Scenic RimRegional Council, PO Box 25,Beaudesert, 4285.The community consultation period

closes on 20 March, 2013.

Feedback invited on draft corporate plan


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feeders that consume large quantities ofminute creatures such as zooplankton, krill,shrimp and planktonic crabs. To feed, theyopen their large triangular mouths and usetheir horn-like cephalic fins to channel foodinto them. They have 300 rows of very smallteeth on their lower jaws and do not have abarb on their tail. The manta ray eggs develop in the

female’s oviduct and the embryos feed firston the egg yolk. When they hatch within themother they feed on milky secretions. After12-13 months, the pups (usually one or two)are expelled from the oviduct. They aresmall versions of mature manta rays and donot receive any parental care. Because oftheir long lives and low reproduction ratemanta populations are vulnerable.Mantas are pelagic, they are found alone

or in groups swimming in temperate,subtropical and tropical waters, they arebelieved to migrate great distances and havebeen recorded diving to depths of 500

metres. Much of their liferemains a mystery.In the past, mantas were

described as devil fish due toignorance and superstitionthat they resembled bats,another species which stillsuffers from humanignorance and superstition.In fact, mantas have the

highest brain to body ratio of all the sharksand rays. Researchers are finding that theyare gentle, curious, intelligent creatures thatseem to recognise individual divers, can betaught to roll over by hand signals and havereportedly lifted divers in trouble to thesurface. Diving and snorkeling with mantasis growing in popularity around the world.Close supervision is required in theseincreasingly crowded sites since touching amanta removes their slime coating whichmakes them vulnerable to infections andlesions.Like all marine species, mantas face the

danger of pollution, over fishing andmicroplastic but they now have anotherthreat to contend with. There is a growingmarket for manta gill rakers in Chinesemedicine. Its spruikers claim that it can cureailments from chickenpox to cancer, and itsincreasingly affluent yet obviously ill-informed customers believe this nonsenseand their demand is killing huge numbers ofmantas all over the world. Fortunately the Australian Government

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STORM DEBRIS GREEN WASTECouncil is coming to the end of the pickingup of storm debris green waste fromfootpaths, roadways and road reserves. I wantto acknowledge again the effort put in bythose organising and conducting the pick up.It has been a big task to implement. GREEN WASTE SITEThe Knoll Road green waste site has beenclosed for a few weeks now and is likely tobe so for a while yet. People are also commenting on how well thetemporary site at Long Road is working and why don’t werelocate the green site permanently to Long Road. Whilst Iacknowledge the money spent on upgrading the Knoll Road site,the majority of that money was spent on the general waste areaand that has to stay where it is. However, the green waste site isanother matter. At the Council meeting on 26 February, I put amotion that Council produce a cost benefit analysis report onmoving the green waste site to Long Road permanently.Unfortunately, the motion was defeated by 5 votes to 2. I believethat the information that would have been provided, would haveassisted Council in making an informed decision.COMMERCIAL WATER EXTRACTIONThe impact of commercial water extraction, as opposed to waterextraction as a Minor Public Utility, is being felt by thecommunity. I put a motion to the Council meeting on 26 Februarythat Council produce a report on what Council could do to reducethe impact of this industry. My motion was amended 5 votes to 2.The amended motion resolved to seek the State’s advice on therole, if any, local government has in the control of water extractionfor commercial use. Although I was happy to consult with theState Government as well, I felt that Council should also conductits own review. The amended motion was passed 5 votes to 2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERCouncil has received an application for the construction of atelecommunications facility at 16-24 Witches Chase. Details canbe viewed on the Council’s web site at PD Online and thereference number is MC.Bd213/00005. The application is impactassessable, meaning that the community will have an opportunityto provide comment. The only thing I would like to state at thistime is that the Rural Fire Brigade would benefit from improvedcommunications in the area of Forest Park.REPORTING OF FAULTS OR REQUESTSI reported a few weeks ago on the process for reporting of faults orrequests. Due to community input, I would like to provide furtheradvice. The best options are to:• Visit the library and speak to the Customer Service Officer or• Contact me and I will report it for you.The other option is to:• Phone Council on 07 5540 5111 and you will be put through toa Council Officer.

If you choose the latter option, please ensure that you ask for areference number. If you have not received any feed back within areasonable time frame, you can contact Council quoting thereference number.COMMUNITY FORUMCr Nadia O’Carroll and I will hold the next Community Forum onSunday 17 March at 2pm in the Vonda Youngman Community Centre. CONSULTATIONThe next consultation in the library will be on Monday 18 March,4pm – 5.30pm. I am also available for one on one meetings atyour convenience. My contact details are:Home: 07 5545 0223; Mobile: 0423 931 075;Email: [email protected]; andEmail: [email protected]


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CORPORATE PLANThe draft corporate plan 2013-2018 outlinesthe council’s priorities for the next five years.It is available to view and comment on thecouncil’s website and at customer servicecentres. The Corporate Plan is required to beon track with the Community Plan which wasdeveloped with extensive communityconsultation. Please take the time to reviewthis document and make comments, yourfeedback is welcome until 20 March.GRANTSThe Federal Government through the Caring for Our Countryprogramme is offering Community Landcare Grants to assist inprojects from $5000 to $50,000 (GST excl). For furtherinformation http://www.nrm.gov.auGREEN WASTE & COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS REPORTAt the Council meeting on 26 February, I seconded a motionraised by Cr Waistell that Council produce a cost benefit analysisreport on moving the green waste site to Long Road permanently.The motion was defeated by five votes to two. The site at LongRoad is already used as a temporary green waste site and I believethat this report would have provided useful information about itsuse as a contingency site, regardless of whether the results of theanalysis precluded or supported the permanent relocation of thegreen waste site. This was a request for information not a decision– more information is always beneficial.COMMERCIAL WATER EXTRACTION REPORTAt the Council meeting on 26 February Cr I seconded a motionraised by Cr Waistell that Council produce a report on whatCouncil could do to reduce the impact of this industry. The motionwas amended five votes to two, this amended motion resolved toseek the State’s advice on the role, if any, local government has inthe control of water extraction for commercial use. It passed fivevotes to two. Whatever the jurisdiction over water resources,council does have jurisdiction over planning, conditions,compliance and the imposition of appropriate rates and charges.The community expectation is that these aspects should beaddressed. Once again this was a request for information not adecision - more information is always beneficial.ROADS: Repair of damaged roads continues. Furtherinformation about roads can be obtained from the Department ofMain Roads website www.tmr.qld.gov.au telephone 131940.COMMUNITY FORUMCr Nigel Waistell and I are holding the next Community Forumon Sunday 17 March at 2pm in the Vonda Youngman CommunityCentre.

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IN one of the most important events on the school calendar, StBernard State School’s student leaders for 2013 were inductedinto their new roles at a special ceremony last week.School Principal, Mark Ionn, described the 19 students who

were chosen for the roles of school captains and vice captains,house captains and vice captains, music captains, sustainabilitycaptains, technology/media captains and playground monitors, as‘inspiring’. “I applaud all our leaders, who took the brave step of putting

their qualities and personalities up for candidacy,” he said. Mr Ionn was joined by Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent, St

Bernard State School P&C president Damon Taylor, andTamborine Mountain State High School Principal Tracey Brosein presenting the leaders’ badges. Cr Brent, on behalf of Federal Member for Wright Scott

Buchholz, also presented the student leaders with certificatesfrom the Australian Government. The official ceremony was followed by a morning tea in the

school’s learning hub for the student leaders, parents and specialguests.“The day was a great success,” said Mr Ionn. “St Bernard

State School looks forward to seeing these leaders in action.”

St Bernard State School’s 2013 school captains and vice-captains werepresented with their badges last Wednesday. From left: Chandler

Milligan (Vice Captain), Laura Ross (Captain), Isaac Bennett (Captain)and Abbey Watson (Vice Captain). Back row: Mark Ionn (Principal),Trish Wilmott (Deputy Principal) and Scenic Rim Mayor John Brent.

Church cake stall has plenty to tempt

WHETHER you are a book worm or have a sweet tooth, therewill be something for every taste at St George’s Anglican

Church cake stall on Saturday, March 16.The popular fundraiser will be in its usual place outside the

North Tamborine Library from 8am.As well as cakes, quiches and other home-baked goodies by

some of the Mountain’s prize-winning cooks, the stall will beoffering books and magazines.

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conducted a minor traffic operation in a bidto address the ongoing complaints wereceive re speeding on our main roads:Tamborine- Oxenford, Macdonnell, MainWestern, Long and Henri Robert. The roadconditions were wet, drizzly and ordinaryto say the least but still 10 speeding ticketswere issued with the highest speed that of a

young female driver at 99 in a 60 zonewhich is bordering on dangerous operation.On the positive side, out of 100 RBTs nodrink-drivers were detected and overall thevast majority of our motorists are fantasticin this regard.WILD TMBORINE HALL PARTYA quick comment on the ‘Facebook

party’ that occurred at the TamborineMemorial Hall a few weeks ago: this is astark reminder to parents and carers of theimportance of checking you children’sactivities at all times. This could bedescribed as nothing more than adisgraceful act by the organisers whobasically promote their parties onFacebook and other social media to createa huge event at which drugs, alcohol, andassaults occur, and where young girls areexposed to the predatory behaviour ofolder males. My blood boils as policeinvestigations continue but the message Iwish to make clear is: CHECK YOURCHILD’S PLANS – too often we locateunderage kids on the streets or at partieswhen their parents believe they areelsewhere. Surely it’s not that difficult toensure the safety of our kids.SCAM COLLECTORSA few rumours and comments have been

trickling back to us re fraudulent activitiesby door knockers on and aroundTamborine Mountain. If at any time youhave someone come to your door askingfor a donation, they must be registered andcarry with them identification of thecharity for which they are collecting.There aren’t too many I am aware of otherthan Red Cross and the Salvation Armyaround the Mountain. Again, check theirID and if when challenged you smell a rat,please advise police and record anyregistration number of vehicles to assistpolice in following up possible fraudulentacts. At the very least, a receipt must beprovided for any donation.Stay safe and be kind to each other.

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Samuel’s passing unites a community in grief

FLAGS have been flown at half mastand there have been many heavy hearts

in the Tamborine Mountain communityfollowing the passing last week of SamuelPardoe-Matthews only days before hisninth birthday.Samuel’s courageous 13-month battle

with bone cancer ended on Tuesday nightwhen he passed away peacefully in hisown bed at his North Tamborine home inthe loving embrace of his parents, Kris andJackie.He leaves behind brothers James and

Tommy and hundreds of people in thecommunity whose hearts he touchedduring his all-too-short life.Samuel was a student at Tamborine

Mountain State School before his illnesswas diagnosed in February last year and, ina letter to the school community last week,principal Jason Smith remembered him as a‘most delightful and intelligent young man’.“Sammy’s vibrant personality and caring

nature will be missed but never forgotten,”said Mr Smith.“As a school community, we have

followed his courageous battle with bonecancer. We have celebrated the minitriumphs and milestones Sammy reached

and comforted each other in those times ofdespair.“On behalf of Tamborine Mountain State

School staff and students, I would like tosend our condolences to Sammy’s veryloving and equally courageous family,Kris, Jackie, James and Tommy.”Samuel’s mother, Jackie, thanked Mr

Smith and the entire school community fortheir kindness and support during hisillness.Only days before Samuel passed away,

he was entertained at home by a magicianorganised by the school’s Student Council.The school will hold its own memorial

tribute to Samuel at 2.45pm tomorrow(Wednesday, March 13), where nineballoons in his favourite colours, one foreach year of his life, and nine butterflies -symbolising freedom, new life and a newjourney to a pain-free place - will bereleased.“The school has been great,” said Jackie.She would also like to thank everyone in

the wider community who supportedSamuel and the family in numerous waysduring the past difficult year.“There are too many people to name, but

you all know who you are,” she said.

Left: Samuel as he will be remembered by school mates. Right: a magic moment for Samuel, justdays before he passed away.


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Tamborine Mountain rainfall for February, 2013

OUR rainfall has broken records again as it did last year. We had a very wetFebruary with Fern St. recording 370.4mm when their long-term median is

149mm and mean is 220mm. Following a very wet January recording of 761.2mmthis gives a two-month total of 1131.6mm. This has only been exceeded twice beforein 1947 (1392mm) and in 1974 (1925mm). In 1976 the two-month total was1115mm and last year the two-month total was 1036mm.Interestingly the monsoon trough got nowhere near us in February although much

of the rain was due to troughs coming in from the west and developing instabilitywell into the upper atmosphere. In the middle of the month a deep low formed off-shore in the broad cloud mass and gave us a deluge. The map shows a big range ofrain across the Mountain with heaviest falls in the middle parts. And if it felt very wet this wasn’t only because of all the rain but because it rained

nearly every day. There were 22 rainy days in February at Fern St compared with anaverage of 14.5.

Mike Russell, 5545 3601

Yellow Carabeen – Sloanea woollsii – MacDonald National Park.

THEYellow Carabeen is one of the glories of our rainforest. Fine examples also occur inPalm Grove, which has the mountain’s best stand of the tree. Those in MacDonald are

more spread out. Literally in the example depicted where the plate roots not only formcharacteristic and engulfing buttresses, they trail across the ground as if they belonged to aMoreton Bay Fig. The roots of this tree have eye-catching striations and their brown edging isunusually distinctive. According to the Atlas of Living Australia, the species is found in northeastern New South Wales and South East Queensland, with two isolated locations furthernorth.

Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity. Peter Kuttner

One small placeon earth


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.

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TAMBORINE Mountain’s RSL Sub-branch hopes to recruit some younger

veterans and ex-service people to boost itsranks.President John Brookes said that

membership was the lifeblood of the RSLand that men or women who had servedwith Australian or allied services in anycapacity for six months or more may beeligible to join the organisation. “The RSL continues to find it very

difficult to attract younger veterans and ex-servicepersons and, in response, currentlyoffers a card entitling those eligible to 12months free membership,” he said.At its recent annual general meeting, Mr

Brookes thanked members of themanagement committee for theircontribution to the sub-branch during2012, and paid tribute to Mervyn

Somerville who has stood down from theexecutive.“Merv, at 90, is probably the last of the

World War Two veterans to serve on themanagement committee and for manyyears he was an excellent MembershipSecretary,” said Mr Brookes.“His wise counsel was always

appreciated and Merv donated many hoursof his time to various projects to preserveand display our memorabilia.” Mr Brookes asked members of the

Tamborine community who had aneighbour, mate or acquaintance who maybe eligible to join the RSL to encouragethem to do so.“They would be made most welcome,”

he said.For membership enquiries, please phone5545 0120.

Tamborine Mountain RSL Sub Branch’s newly elected executive: Seated (from left) Dr ErrolMaguire (Vice President), John Brookes (President/Secretary) and Phill Hunter (Treasurer/

Membership Secretary). Back row (from left) Mick O’Hare (Committee), Nigel Osborn (WelfareOfficer), Richard Peak (Day Club Liaison Officer) and David Bird (Assistant Secretary). Absent

is Jack Edmunds (Social Secretary).

Free membership in RSL recruitment strategy

Margy Roseto the occasion

MARGY Rose – one half of theRitzy Sisters musical

partnership – went solo at the launchof Cultural Trails of the Scenic Rimwith an excerpt of songs from her onewoman cabaret show Piaf from theHeart.Margy lives on Tamborine Mountain

and from her studio there sheconducts art classes that include asinging and performance group forwomen, exploring music for youngchildren and an adult beginners’experimental visual arts group.


VISIONARY SUN INITIATIVE BYPRINCIPAL

NOW that the rain has cleared somewhatand the sun is shining as I write, it is a

timely reminder of the need to continue withgood sun protection practices in ourSunshine State. I see all too often the long-term effects of

excessive sun exposure every day in the lineof my work and therefore I was extremelypleased to read of the wonderful initiative bya visionary school principal Mr Jason Smithof Tamborine Mountain State School,

liaising with the Cancer Council to provideevery student with a bucket hat for outdooractivities. It is through such commitment that

hopefully the students link the need toprotect their skin when outside and continuethis practice in their leisure time. Great rolemodelling comes from the top and hopefullyother school principals may follow JasonSmith’s lead.

Dr Margaret OziemskiDermatologist

Brisbane

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Letters to the EditorReaders are reminded that letters to the editor must show full name of writer for publication.

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Shop 7, “Tamborine Plaza”North Tamborine

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Emma HawkerPrincipal

m: 0439 754 344p: 07 5545 4000e: [email protected]/15 Main Street, North Tamborine, 4272www.professionals.com.au

A MESS AT CEDAR CREEKPOOLS

TOWARDS the end of the schoolsholidays we took our granddaughters

(6 and 9) to Cedar Creek pools. Theywere delighted by their surroundings andthe experience of swimming in a naturalenvironment. Regrettably, there was a lot of litter at

the site and as more people arrived, waterbombing competitions from the rockscommenced, and we decided to go home. The girls were disappointed but we

promised them we would come back at7am the next day when we would havethe place to ourselves. This we did, takingsome rubbish bags with us to clean up.The children really enjoyed nature that

morning and we only left once peoplestarted arriving, taking the collectedrubbish with us, but leaving one emptybag behind to enable others to removetheir rubbish.Then ex-tropical cyclone Oswald

intervened, but at the next weekend thegirls were eager to visit Cedar Creekpools. So off we went, arriving early andthe girls enjoyed a rather cool swim.The riverbed had been washed clean; butthe rubbish that had been put in the bag

we left behind a fortnight before was atthe point of bursting. More had beendumped near it, including a pile on thepath which even included a soileddisposable nappy. Totally disgusting!Once again we removed the lot.

Can Australia not respect its pristinenature? Are the unfortunates living alongthe creek downstream aware of the filthin the water? Pigs are cleaner.What happened to the slogan: “Take

nothing but photographs, leave nothingbut footprints.”I doubt we will go back there. CEMI (Name and address supplied)


CALLING ALL BUSINESSOWNERS

Iam a mountain resident, have a passion forphotography and want to use this passionto record a little piece of history about themountain. The project in mind is to create arecord of the businesses trading onTamborine Mountain by producing a coffeetable style book with a series ofenvironmental portraits of each businessowner/operator accompanied by a fewparagraphs, written by each business owner,detailing the nature of their business, theservices they provide, how long they havebeen trading, number of employees etc.The intent of the book is purely as a record

for historical purposes at a given time, a'snapshot' of the type of services in demandby the Tamborine Mountain community andits visitors and not as a promotional tool forthe participating businesses.A copy of the book, once published, will

be donated to Tamborine Mountain Libraryand will also be made available for purchaseby the participating businesses and thegeneral public. In order to start the ballrolling I am seeking expressions of interestfrom any business owner or operator whowould like to participate in such a project. Ifyou would like to participate, please emailme at [email protected], statingyour name, your business name and acontact number. I will then contact you toarrange a convenient time to take yourportrait. Once the photographs have beentaken you will need to send me a synopsis ofyour business for inclusion in the book andto accompany the photographs.Each participant would be required to sign

a 'model release form' providing mepermission to use the photographs within thepublication and on my personal website:gmarshall.zenfolio.com

Geoff Marshall, Manager TamborineMountain Community Care

PROPOSED 12 STOREYTELECOMMUNICATION TOWER

TELSTRA is proposing atelecomunication tower 12 storeys high

at 16-24 Witches Chase Forest Park.[Roughly three times taller than maturegum trees.]Should this be an issue open to the

community for discussion?I am very concerned about living directly

beneath a massive telecommunicationstower for various reasons. One isconcerned with my close friend’s passingfrom a brain tumor last year. His home wasclose to a very large tower on the mountainwhere he lived for many years. He and afriend did investigate collected readings onelectro magnetic radiation (EMR) and otherdata but too late. What are the triggers forany cancer? Is one more tower just onetower too many?

Are there safer alternatives and have theybeen investigated?With three towers in such close

proximity, even If each operates withinpresumed safe limits, how do three towersat once affect human cells? Are the effectsto even low levels of exposure to EMRsaccumulative? And is cell heating the onlyproblem associated withtelecommunications towers? For me it comes down to two questions:

How badly do I want a better reception formy mobile?’ and: Is ‘debatably safe’ goodenough for my grandchildren and me? Notfor me – and my grandchildren can’t makean informed choice, so I choose no forthem too. Council has received an application for a

12 storey Telstra tower at 16-24 WitchesChase. You can view it on PD Online usingref MC.Bd213/00005

Robyn Knight

THE ANIMALS KNOW WHAT ISHAPPENING

Isee in the national newspapers and hearon the radio that we are experiencing thehottest weather ever recorded. Sometimesthey print little temperature and rainfallcharts with relevant information incomplicated colour code.For almost 20 years we have lived on

Tamborine Mountain. Except from about2009 to now we have noticed no canetoads, declining eastern water dragons,zero water dragon egg-laying, fewersnakes being seen, fewer skink lizards andless hunting for food by the kookaburras.The seasonal hunting migration of theherons seems to have stopped. Theirarrival and departure coincided with themigration of the whales, and we do notseem to get the usual visitation of fieldmice and bush rats.

Personally, I have felt the cold muchmore and this has made the mountain lessattractive for me. We have not had to usethe air-conditioning, except the warm airfor winter.Like everyone else, we have had far

more rain than usual and any medium dryspells have been duly compensated by longrainy spells.One usually makes estimates of nature

by the behaviour of the animals which canfeel (detect) the slightest temperaturevariation, and if the variation is long andsevere, the animals adjust accordingly. Justrecently, the media have reported thatscientists have discovered extremefreezing "zones" of water in the SouthernOcean of Antarctica.It appears that the weather, as always,

will always baffle mankind until theanimals teach us the truth.

Ian R. Milton

PINK BAGS NOTCOLLECTING FORCHARITY

IF you have received a pink bagsoliciting donations of clothing

etc, know that this is not a charity.It is a commercial operation andyour generosity is going to peoplebent on selling the goods at thehighest price they can get.You can find this fact if you scroll

down the bag and read the smallprint under the collection day.For further comment on this

issue, go tohttp://www.theage.com.au/victoria/lookalikes-hit-charity-supplies-20121223-2bttx.html.There are many charities that

will funnel all your donations toneedy people, flood victims, etc.Use the pink bag, but drop it at areal charity, and give these people amiss.

Hieronymus(Name and address supplied)

EDITOR’S NOTE: The pink bagreferred to contains the followingwords: “This collection is organisedby The Clothing Recycling Centre, acommercially operated recyclerwhich spcialises in the sorting,grading, repairing & cleaning of alltypes of recyclable goods which areavailable at a cheap price to lowincome families or shipped to PapuaNew Guinea where there is a greatneed for cheap clothing especially tothe tribespeople in the Highlands.”


Party at Memorial Hallwon’t be forgotten

Awild party which resulted in threeyoung people being taken to hospital

just over a fortnight ago will long beremembered by everyone associated withthe Tamborine Memorial Hall.New procedures are in place to ensure

that the hall is never again used for raveor Facebook parties, said NicolePardilanan, who had hired the hall to agroup she said had wanted to hold aprivate birthday party. The ‘party’ turned into a major

incident involving police, paramedicsand hundreds of young people and, whilethere was only minor damage to the hall,the event could have ended in disasterwith the old timber building packed tomore than three times its maximumcapacity.“They (the organisers) said it was a

21st birthday, not a Facebook party,” shesaid.“Never again will they be allowed to

hire the hall, and all other halls need tobe wary is all I can say.”Nicole praised police who acted

quickly, bringing in officers from NorthTamborine, Coomera, Beaudesert,Jimboomba, Nerang and the Dog Squad,after the party went viral on Facebook, “A big thank-you to Tamborine

Mountain police – they did well,” she said.Scenic Rim Regional Council will not

be taking any action under council by-laws against the organisers of the event.

FRI 1ST ............................WEINTRAUB, HILLEL

MON 4TH ............RUSSELL, ELIZABETH & MIKE

WED 6TH ...............RUGLEN, LINDA & HARVEY

FRI 8TH ..............MCDONALD, ATHOL & JAMES

MON 11TH .....................JANTOS, MADELAINE

WED 13TH ...............CARRIGAN-HARRIP, ANNE

FRI 15TH ................................CLANCY, DIANE

MON 18TH .................................PINK, NOELA

WED 20TH ...........................WOODWARD, IAN

FRI 22ND ..........................DUBBERLEY, LINDA

MON 25TH ..............................CLANCY, DIANE

WED 27TH ..THEILE, LENORE & JEFFREY, DAVID

FRIDAY 29TH GOOD FRIDAY (NO DELIVERY)

Meals on Wheels RosterMARCH 2013

CONSTRUCTION is expected to beginin mid-March on the new bridge to

replace the John Muntz Causeway whichwas severely damaged by flooding duringthe past two years.The works are expected to be completed

in early 2014, subject to site and weatherconditions, and will include the: • construction of a two-lane, three-spanbridge 60 metres long, downstream fromthe existing causeway to link in to theTamborine–Oxenford Road

• upgrade of the existing intersection ofTamborine–Oxenford Road andOxenford Road–Coomera Gorge Road(Maudsland Road) with a roundabout

• relocation of a water main, and

• removal of the old causeway.The first stage of works will be site

establishment followed by earthworks atthe intersection of Tamborine-OxenfordRoad and Coomera Gorge Road(Maudsland Road).Work will take place from 6am to 5pm

Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm onSaturday, but may be necessary outsidethese hours, including at night.During construction the eastbound lane

of the causeway will be open, controlled bytraffic signals. However, temporary stop/go controls

may be required to allow heavy equipmentto be moved to and from site. Noise from some construction activities,

such as piling, can be expected.

MAIN GOLF CLUBSINGLE STROKE SAT 23RD FEBThe weather looked ominous but held out for

most of the day for some of us to do some morehacking and rearranging of the undergrowth.That man again Kaleb O’Bree on the winnerscircle with 37 points just pipped Maurie Paynewith 36 points on a countback from AntonWernerkinck. Kaleb has brought his handicapdown at the rate of knots last year and intends togo lower, I’m sure he will. Anton who doesn’tseem to play as much these days certainlyshowed that he still has plenty of game, playingoff a handicap of 4, under very heavy conditionswas a very fine round indeed. Seen out on thecourse playing together were a few marriedcouples, remember the golden rule, playing withyour spouse runs almost as great a risk as gettingcaught playing with someone else’s anywhereelse. But it was nice to see.9 HOLE CHOOK RUN THURS 28TH FEBThe “Big Man” Lawrence Richardson swept

all before him in a great round of 25 points.Lawrence said after the round that he enjoyed hisday even though he was playing alongside Jean-Paul DeShankalot a 36 handicapper visiting fromFrench Caledonia. Apparently Jean-Paul had avery bad stutter and a very, very, bad day tryingto hit the ball. So when he put other golfers indanger with his wayward shots couldn’t seem toget out the word “Fore” or what ever it was inFrench. Lawrence quote “a very funny day butalso very dangerous”. Phil Robson after hisreturn from extended holidays showed great formwith 23 points for 2nd from motelier ChristopherHowes (sounds good) on 21 points, 3rd. RodSchulte won the approach on the 3rd while BrettClisby the nearest the pin on the 5th.18 HOLE STABLEFORD THURS 28TH FEBAs mentioned above Anton Wernerkinck

played his little heart out with a great round, oneunder par 69, wow! Anton wasn’t available forcomment after the game as he had to attend aparental instruction day entitled “Home Alone”apparently he was the only one invited. Anyway,well done! In the distant dust, 3 players all on 35points, Phil Robson, Rod Schulte and BrettClisby. Phil took out 2nd on the countbacksystem, well done Phil and Rod 3rd. JimmyDunn nearest the pin on 14 whilst Roger Way theapproach shot on 12.

Good golfing, The Chipper

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BRIDGE CLUBMonday 25/2/13 at 6.45pm 7 Table MitchellNorth-South1st A Anderson & D Anderson 67.9%2nd S Irvine-Brown & S Pollock 52.5%3rd= J Bates & J Hay 48.9%3rd= W Natrop & P Warrell 48.9%East-West1st G Ilett & K Ilett 62.5%2nd D Donaldson & H Edrich 61.3%3rd J Evans & R Evans 50.0%Tuesday 26/2/13 at 12.45pm 9 Pair Howell1st J Bligh & S Gregory 65.3%2nd D Cowls & J Salter 61.1%3rd J Eveleigh & W Wales 56.3%Thursday 28/2/13 at 12.45pm 8 Table MitchellNorth-South1st D Cowls & J Salter 68.1%2nd C Bowman & K Bowman 63.2%3rd H Braithwaite & M Daines 61.6%East-West1st R Wales & W Wales 64.3%2nd A Anderson & D Anderson 57.4%3rd D Goodrick & S Pollock 55.1%Monday 4/3/133 at 6.45pm 8 Table MitchellNorth-South1st D Donaldson & H Edrich 64.6%2nd A Anderson & D Anderson 56.7%3rd= J Bates & J Hay 51,1%3rd= C Bowman & K Bowman 51.1%East-West1st H Braithwaite & M Daines 64.0%2nd D Merrin & D Merrin 57.6%3rd P Morris & P Rasmussen 50.9%Tuesday 5/3/13 at 12.45pm 8 Pair Howell1st D Cowls & J Salter 59.5%2nd R Evans & R Wales 57.1%3rd D Goodrick & S Pollock 56.0% Thursday 7/313 at 12.45pm 10 Table MitchellNorth-South1st D Cowls & J Salter 66.5%2nd J Evans & J Eveleigh 53.8%3rd P Morris & P Rasmussen 52.5%East-West1st A Anderson & D Anderson 59.5%2nd R Wales & W Wales 57.7%3rd J Bates & K Mulders 53.2%

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Work to begin on new Coomera crossing


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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/QiGong, Yoga and Pilates with ChiBall Dance,Muscle Release and Relaxation. Themovements help to unblock meridianpathways and contribute to an improvedsense of wellbeing. This “Exercise to musicclass” will leave you rejuvenated and stillbalanced and relaxed. Suitable for all ages!Class: Wednesdays 9–10am, at the MtTamborine Showground Hall.Fee: $10 per session. Just bring a non-slipYoga Mat and a smile! Contact: Dagmar vander 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 2206

FOR SALE Large variety of herbalproducts, dried flowers, and oils etc. Ph:5545 0625.MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, cleanmulch. $30/metre delivered. Ph: 5545 0467.MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETSDistribution service. Advertise yourbusiness. Ph 0438 452 587.NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice, herbalist,0417 630 615www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11495PAINTER, PROFESSIONAL, licensed andlocal. Small to large. Decks, Roofs etc. CallRoy on 5545 2323 or 0404 486 579.TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSES Reiki,massage, iridology by appointment. Changeyour life for the better. Phone Jan 0418 281227. 20 years experience.VOLVO MECHANIC, Volvo service/ partsand genuine diagnostics. Ph Volvo Dave 0423334 336

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Building Design & Energy Efficiency ReportsBSA Lic 40718 Bers Accr BA 329

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STEPHEN HALL & ASSOC. P/LAccounting on the Mountain

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSDomestic • Commercial • Farm

Installation • RepairsPhone: 5545 2166Shop 4, 15 Main Western Rd,

North Tamborine (opp. Pharmacy)BANKCARD, VISA, MASTERCARD

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ExcavatorsBobcats

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• Rubbish Removal• Chainsaw work

Ph: 5545 2183 or 0428 713 465

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and

STUNNING, ORIGINALladies fashion from around the world

• Estate Jewellery • Antiques• Shoes, accessories & much, much more.

Fig Tree TOP Corner,Gallery Walk, Eagle Heights

5545 0859

HOUSE RESTORATIONS

HOUSE RESTORATIONSpecialising in

RE-ROOFING & RE-GUTTERINGAs well as:

Decks ~ Re-stumping ~ Pergolas~ Any timber repairs ~

Local tradesman25 years’ experienceObligation free quotesCALL GRAHAM0448 634 180

PROFESSIONALREFLEXOLOGISTAching/burning feet, bunion pain,sore legs, sciatica, headaches,tension, general pain, women’s healthHEALTH FUND REBATES • Helen, 0413 919 212

HEALTH

(RAA, ATMS, ICR, FNTT)

CoiffureHAIR DESIGN

P: 5545 4783 M: 0413 233 530

For hair that looks good beyond the salon doors

HAIRDRESSING

CLIPPERS NESTLadies & Men’s HairdressingShop 4, Southport Ave, Eagle Heights

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

GYM

GUTTERS

Gym and Class Facility – Open to Everyone8-9, 39 Main Street North Tamborine

T: 07 5545 4774 • E: [email protected]: www.mainfitness.com.au

Gym and Class Facility – Open to Everyone8-9, 39 Main Street North Tamborine

T: 07 5545 4774 • E: [email protected]: www.mainfitness.com.au

Specialising in:-• Maintenance• Plumbing • Draining• Roofing • Gasfitting

Ph: Dave Angel at Nth TamborinePh: 5545 2369 all hoursMobile No: 0419 677 008

Lic No 047179


TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORYBUSINESS DIRECTORY

Ian Lloyd Licensed Plumber

• Plumbing• Drainage• Roofing• Guttering• Pumps

QBS Lic No. 62248

LICENSED BACKFLOWPREVENTION

Ph: (Mob) 0417 437 143A/H 5543 6884

PLUMBING

PLASTERER

Gyprock, ornate & suspended ceilings,fancy cornices, ceiling roses.

All Aspects of TradePhone BRETT CLEARY

5545 0115

PANEL BEATER

ALLAN HAYESTAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

PANEL & PAINTPH: 5545 2319

Private and insurance workTotal Car Care

FREE WINDSCREENSQUOTES BRAKESPICK UP RUSTDELIVERY FOR R.W.C.

1 HAYES RDOFF TAMBORINE OXENFORD RD

MOWING & SLASHING

Acreage MowingPrompt Reliable Service

Now Available atTamborine Mower Repairs

5545 18920428 451 892

eco paintersbsa licence 1043639

domestic/commercialpaint finishes • colour consultingPhone Derek0414 478 787tteell//ffaaxx:: 55554455 44772266

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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HH:: 55554455 22332233MM:: 00440044 448866 557799

ALL OUTSIDE/INSIDE WORKINCLUDING ROOFS & DECKS

Quality

Economy

Tamborine Mower RepairsSuppliers of new & reconditioned

• Mowers • Brush CuttersJOHN DEERESpares & Service

Ph 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

MOWER REPAIRS

MENSWEAR

TAMBORINE TURF Est. 1966

GROWERS OF:Premium Blue Couch, Greenlees Park and Kikuya Turf.

• Farm pick-up or delivered • Weekend pick-ups mustbe ordered by Friday • Inspection Invited.

Ph: All Hrs 5543 6133/5543 8441

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NURSERYLLeett uuss pprriiccee yyoouurr llaannddssccaappee ppllaanntt

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OOPPEENN 77 DDAAYYSS.. 117766 LLoonngg RRdd,, EEaaggllee HHeeiigghhttss •• 55554455 44999999

JJoohhnn’’ss MMoowwiinngg• Acreage mowing• Brush cutting• Green waste removal

PPHH:: 00442288 661155 883333

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

NOW BIGGER, BETTER, CLOSER!

5545 33905545 33905545 3390U-Drive Dingo Hire with Attachments

PLUS MUCH MORE

bagged fertilisercrusher dustroadbasesandstonestreated logsconcrete blendsleepers to 4.8msands, barks

bagged mulchesdrainage gravels

decorative gravelssoils

mulchesrocks

stepping stonesrailway sleepers

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P.U. ORDELIVERY

Discou

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6m3 loa

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Large blocks for retaining wallsor heavy-duty control solutions

Hartley Road, Nth Tamborine

TUESDAY-SATURDAY 9AM-3PM

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Affinity LandscapesAffinity LandscapesIs your garden ready for spring & summer

entertaining?Would you like to attract wildlife?

Do you want envious friends & neighbours?

LLooccaall hhoorrttiiccuullttuurraalliisstt && lliicc’’dd ssttrruuccttuurraall llaannddssccaappeerr• Design • Water features • Stonework • Planting

• Paving & retaining walls• Contemporary, native & formal gardens

MOB: 0411 805 589 – AH: 5545 3360

The country fashionshop for men

Gallery Walk, Eagle Heights

RM Williams • Jacaru • Brigalow• Drizabone

Dress and casual jeans and shirts• Oilskin coats • Hats • Boots • Belts,

and more...

LANDSCAPESUPPLIES5545 3390

Quality (weed-free)“MONGREL MULCH”

$18/m3with each 1m3 purchase of anyother product, on any one day.

Standarddelivery $or P.U.

While

advertised

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SES?Contact the Duty Officer on 5540 5131 or visit

www.beaudesertses.com.auFOR FLOOD OR STORM EMERGENCIES

PHONE 132 500.


PONY EXPRESSMOUNTAIN WATEREst 1985 - Maurice & DebbieFriendly, Reliable Delivery$140 per load

BSC Approved

Ph: 5545 3935 or 0417 644 4987 DAYS A WEEK

WINDOW CLEANING

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORYBUSINESS DIRECTORYPUMPS

REMOVALIST

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

LocalCountry

InterstatePre-packing

Vic Palmer

REMOVALSIncorporating Tamborine Mtn Removals

Ph: 07 3287 4326Mobile 0408 743 244

RETAINING WALLS

Rock and TimberRetaining Walls

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Office: 5543 8584 • Mob: 0432 281 075Email: [email protected]

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

VETERINARY SURGEONFRED’S WINDOW CLEANING

Windows,Screens, Tracks

Mob: 0427 808 341

Email:[email protected]

Free Quotes

VETERINARY SURGERYEstablished on the Mountain since 1990

AAnnddrreeww PPaaxxttoonn--HHaallll BVSc.CChhrriiss CCoorrccoorraann BVSc. (Hons)

Small & Large Mon - Fri 8am - 6pmAnimal Practice Saturday 8am - 1pmA fully equipped veterinary hospital right here onthe Mountain providing quality service includinghome visits, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house bloodtests, surgery, pet grooming, hydrobath and a full

range of pet food supplies.2 Main St, Nth Tamborine

5545 2422 all hoursA/H Emergency Service Always Available

• Pumping of septic tanks • Enviro system• Grease Traps • Sullage • Holding Tanks

and commercial hourly hire

DCVACUUMPUMPINGSERVICE

Ph 0422 545 443 • Ah 5543 1784

CanungraCnr Pine Rd &Franklin St5543 5622All Hours

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Sat 8.30am-11.30amA.H. EMERGENCY SERVICES ALWAYS AVAILABLE

TAI CHI

VALUERVALUER – MALCOLM BISHOPPIndependent Property Valuer, all purposes.Assessments market value, compensation,

property settlement, stamp duty, GST.Registered Valuer Queensland No. 734.

Member Australian Property Institute (Valuers)PO Box 107, Eagle Heights 4271Phone 5545 0022 Fax: 5545 0200

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• RELAXATION • BETTER HEALTH

• REJUVENTION • LONGEVITY

FFoorr aallll aaggeess aanndd lleevveellss

Lee Chang Tye – 0420 349 744email: [email protected]

PPUURRIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN SSOOLLUUTTIIOONNSS• Water Treatment • Waste Water Treatment • Sewerage PlantMaintenance • Pump Sales/Repairs • Designs & Modifications

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WASTE WATER TREATMENT

WATER SUPPLIES

Here’s why you shouldcall “Power Pumping”�� You’ll enjoy our friendly staff�� You’ll like our fast response time�� You’ll enjoy our reliable service�� You can trust us, we’re LOCAL

• Septic & Sullage Tanks• Grease Traps • Holding Tanks

• Treatment Plants • Pumps • BafflesP: 5545 2692 M: 0408 633 260Tamborine Mountain resident & business for over 20 years.

YOGA

YOGA AT MAIN FITNESSSATURDAYS 8.30am with ADRIANT: 07 5545 4774 • W: www.mainfitness.com.au

THEBARGAINCENTRE

At rear of PresbyterianChurch

$AVE

• Secondhand Furniture • SoftFurnishings • Kitchenware • Books

• Toys • Accessories & Costume Jewellery• Ladies, Men’s & Children’s Clothing

OPEN:Wednesday to Saturday

8.30am – 12noonOther times by appointment

An InvitationPrincipal’s Morning Tea

& College Tour

Join us and discover TMC campus and why the College is successful andunique in student-centred education.

Take the tour and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea, coffee and scones (with jam and cream!)

Friday 15th March 10am – 12 noon

Tamborine Mountain College80 Beacon Road North Tamborine 5545 3644

www.tmc.qld.edu.au • [email protected]

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