Tamborine Mountain News

Vol. 1323 Tuesday Mar 20, 2012 Compiled & edited by volunteers for the Tamborine Mountain Community

BRENT INVESTIGATION

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N The Weekend Australian, (March 10-11, 2012) experienced investigative journalist Hedley Thomas reported that Cr John Brent, mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council, has been under investigation by the Office of the Adult Guardian, a Queensland statutory body with wide powers. The report said that the investigation was well advanced and has made preliminary findings about Cr Brent’s activities. The investigation concerns alleged financial abuse involving more than $300,000 belonging to elderly women who

suffer dementia. It is reported that Cr Brent held “enduring power of attorney”.

Since being alerted to the investigation Cr Brent has repaid over $350,000 plus interest.

The Australian reports that there was highlevel official concern that funds were removed as the women were not financially competent and trusted Mr Brent, whose family was the beneficiary.

Cr Brent told The Australian that the removal of funds, which he described as private loans and legitimate commercial transactions, was completely legitimate. He said he had assisted the Adult Guardian’s investigation. “This is political”, he said “it is easy for people to make baseless allegations as political attacks. But there has been no wrongdoing.”

The matter has been set down for a formal hearing on Monday, 30 April – just days after the Local Government elections.

The whole affair is now in the public domain, and Cr Brent has commented publicly on it. The News has emailed some questions to Cr Brent, the answers to which are important to all ratepayers.

These questions cover a number of unexplained issues regarding the loans, the beneficiaries, and other related matters.

These issues pertain directly to the qualifications required to serve as mayor of the Scenic Rim, and voters have a right to know full details of the matter and Cr Brent’s responses.

VOTING IN THE STATE ELECTION

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HE election for the Queensland State Government will take place next Saturday, 24 March. The polling booths will be at the Tamborine Mountain State High School and St Bernard State School.

These booths will be open for polling from 8am to 6pm. There is wheelchair access at both polling booths.

Voting in the State Election is ‘Optional Preferential’. This means you may simply vote 1, or you may vote 1 and 2, or you may number all the boxes if you wish. It is your choice.

Each elector will have received a letter from the Electoral Commission. Take this along with you – it will make it much easier for the polling officials to find your name and address.

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, By now many will have heard that Kiernan Investments Pty Ltd has lodged an appeal in the Planning and Environment Court against the decision by the Scenic Rim Regional Council to refuse an application to develop a mega basalt quarry in the Kerry/Christmas Creek/Laravale area.

The Quarry Action group has engaged lawyers and is co-ordinating a group of objectors who have joined the action as corespondents.

We also ask for help financially to replenish our fighting fund to meet court costs and to invite those who can help in other ways to volunteer their services.

The Quarry Action Group was formed mid2011. Over 1,000 people lodged with the SRRC formal objections to the quarry. Months of public awareness activity, petitions, fundraising, commissioning of professional assessments of the proposal and its

implications for the community followed.

Finally the SRRC decided on December 13, 2011, to refuse the application.

Now the battle must continue in Court. The Quarry Action Group realizes that many people have already contributed and we thank you for this. Unfortunately, more funds are needed. If each objector could contribute or raise $100 we would be well on the way. In any event, any financial contribution that you can make would be gratefully accepted.

Donations can be made to the Quarry Action Group ANZ account – BSB 014509 Account number 2626 25552 or cheques made out to Quarry Action Group mailed to PO Box 578, Beaudesert 4285.

Please let us have your fundraising ideas. I can be contacted by email mclynam@bigpond.net.au or phone 0429 170 766.

Dr Colleen Buckley, President, Quarry Action Group

Dear Editor, We’ve had plenty of lay opinions and misguided interpretations of climate science expressed in our community papers in recent years, so perhaps people are interested to see some of the facts for themselves. The CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology released a new report this week: “State of the Climate – 2012”. It provides a summary of observations of Australia’s climate and analysis of the factors that influence it. The report reads: “Climate change is continuing. Warming in Australia is consistent with warming observed across the globe during recent decades, where each decade has been warmer than the previous decade since the 1950s.

Global-average surface temperatures were the warmest on record in 2010 (slightly higher than 2005 and 1998). 2011 was the world’s 11th warmest year, and the warmest year on record during a La Niña event. The world’s 13 warmest years have all occurred in the 15 years since 1997. The planet’s average surface temperature has increased by about 0.8°C, and Australia’s by about 0.9°C, during the past century.

Concentrations of long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new high in 2011. Australian temperatures are projected to increase in coming decades, by 1

to 5°C by 2070 compared to current temperatures. Rising CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels has affected global temperature much more than natural climate variability during the past century.

A very strong La Niña event in 2010, followed by another La Niña event in 2011, brought the highest two year Australianaverage rainfall total on record. Many rainfall records were broken during this period. In contrast, the area around Perth experienced its lowest rainfall on record in 2010 and only average rainfall during 2011.

The warming around Australia is consistent with the global pattern and cannot be explained by natural variability alone. Both natural and human influences affected climate over the past 100 years. It is very likely (at least 90 per cent likelihood) that most of the observed global warming since the mid-20th century is due to increases in greenhouse gases from human activities. Human activities also have influenced ocean warming, sealevel rise, and temperature extremes. It is very unlikely (less than ten per cent likelihood) that 20th century warming can be explained by natural variability alone.”

The full report is available at www.csiro.au Shane Heaton (not a climate scientist, so I listen to people who are)

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small, enthusiastic band of volunteers braved the uncertain weather to clean up our part of Australia on Clean Up Australia Day. Clean up Australia Day is Australia’s largest community based environmental event, and has even expanded globally. In 2012 it is estimated that 591,400 volunteers collected 16,199 tonnes of rubbish at 7363 sites.

This is also a good opportunity to acknowledge all the public-spirited residents who collect rubbish from the roadsides throughout the year.

Most rubbish is plastic it does not decay and much of it is washed into our waterways and eventually into the ocean where it may take hundreds of years to degrade. By collecting plastic rubbish, our local volunteers have not only made the Mountain cleaner for people, but have also helped to protect wildlife and the natural environment. Thanks very much for your efforts.

Nadia O’Carroll, Site Coordinator

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Dear Editor I had the pleasure of attending at our local shopping centre the Friends of Tamborine Library's book sale earlier this month. I was able to buy several interesting books for the princely sum of $5. However, I found that access was somewhat difficult. Had I known the extent of the jungle of weeds and overgrown hedges still existing I would have brought a machete.

The gardens and footpath areas are a disgrace and lend weight to comments by others that parts of the commercial areas of the mountain are starting to look a bit tired and unloved. This is in stark contrast to the love and care private landholders give to the appearance of their properties.

Surely with looming competition from the

new shopping complex, making the centre look neat, tidy and inviting would be a smart move.

Presumably there is either a body corporate or an owner representative that supposedly looks after the centre in the interests of the tenants and the shoppers. Both would appear to have gone to sleep on the job.

History indicates that tenants and the shopping public waste little time in moving away from rundown facilities when a better opportunity is available. Surely these people can see through self interest if nothing else that it’s time to act and tidy the place up.

Loyal shoppers surely deserve something better.

Tony Smallwood

Dear Editor, I see a hotch-botch emerging from road connections at Main Road, Main Western Road, and Beacon Road junction.

Round about several years ago Council had a plan, never completed of course, to connect Bartle Road with Long Road. A roundabout was successfully built on Bartle Road but the connecting road never happened. This plan completed would have meant that all residents living south of the Showgrounds could drive directly to Eagle Heights, petrol and time would be saved and Main Western Road would have been relieved of a lot of traffic.

Further to this, Eagle Heights businesses may benefit, and there may be less problems for the new roundabout on Main Western Road.

Also when the present North Tamborine shopping area closes down perhaps the Pharmacy and the Medical Centre may move there – heaps of space, it would relieve the parking problem where they are currently.

Yes – save the money designed to be spent on the welfare of tourists and think more of the residential community.

Geraldine Lucas

Dear Editor, There are many sub-disciplines of research relevant to climate change such as meteorology, climatology, atmospheric chemistry and physics, geology, palaeoceanography, quaternary science, mathematics-statistics and modelling. So, different groups of scientists know a lot about different parts of the climate jigsaw. The subdisciplines at the beginning of the list are concerned mostly with weather and climate processes, those in the middle with climate history, and the two last ones with data processing and virtual reality.

The climate advice that governments receive, mostly through the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, (IPCC), is heavily influenced by scientists whose prime interests are climate processes and imaginary virtual reality, and very lighton on information from experts in ancient climate change. And therein lies one of the fatal weaknesses of the IPCC. In dealing with the certainties and uncertainties of climate change, the key issue is prudence. The main certainty is that natural

climate change will continue, and that some of its likely manifestations – sea-level rise and coastal change in particular locations, for example – will be expensive to adapt to. But adapt we must. The most prudent way ensuring that happens, is to build wealth into the world economy. This will not be achieved by irrational restructuring of the world’s energy economy in pursuit of the chimera of “stopping” an alleged change that, in reality, can neither be demonstrated nor measured.

Professor Emeritus William Gray, Colorado State University, 2006, said: “I have been dismayed over the bogus science and media hype associated with the (dangerous) humaninduced global warming hypothesis. My innate sense of how the atmosphere-ocean functions, does not allow me to accept these scenarios. Observations and theory do not support these ideas.”

I hope, Mike, that you do not consider Professor Gray to be a sceptic or denier because his findings do not agree with the IPCC. Leon Voesenek

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CLIMATE CHANGE CORRESPONDENCE – We take the opportunity to refer everyone to the updated ‘State of the Climate 2012’ report, published by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Metereology and currently on display at the Library, and online at www.csiro.au. You may draw your own conclusions. We now call a halt to further correspondence on the topic. Ed. Readers are reminded that letters to the editor must bear a full name, address and signature and should preferably be typed. The views expressed in Letters to the Editor and non editorial copy carrying the author’s name, are not necessarily those of the Tamborine Mountain News nor is responsibility accepted for accuracy of information therein. Inclusion of an advertisement for a product or service should not be seen as an endorsement by Tamborine Mountain News.

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POWER PARADE PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL WATER EXTRACTION A segment of Channel 7’s “Today Tonight” (Thursday, 8th March) graphically illustrated the effect Gillion Pty. Ltd.’s large scale water extraction has at Power Parade. Taking up to half a million litres of water per week has resulted in the bores on surrounding properties running dry. This includes the nursery on Alpine Terrace which is struggling to survive, having already spent $40,000 putting in a bore for the business.

The previous Power Parade small water extraction business supplied water only to local residents. Pamela Gill, new owner of the proposed industrial sized business and a Director of Wet Fix, the bottling company selling the water, was also interviewed, but maintained she was doing nothing wrong.

IGA which was selling this product will no longer put it on its shelves.

The matter is currently in the Planning & Environment Court with residents struggling to maintain the expensive battle with a cashed up developer. In the televised programme, a water tanker driver pointed to the huge difference in the opposing sides’ financial resources, saying “you are not going to win it anyway” to the local residents.

The developer’s appeal has been fortified by the flawed Council officer’s report recommending approval. Phil Giffard wrote to the CEO, pointed out the flaws and suggested the report be returned for review.

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This did not happen. Whilst the councillors decided not to accept the Director’s report and therefore the application was rejected, this is far from the end of the matter.

Council’s unelected planners have been regularly producing reports recommending development approvals by selecting some personally preferred codes from the complex Local Area Plans. The many codes which attach to a particular site together spell out a picture of the preferred land use site. It is not the case that some codes are more important than others, especially when resident objections which refer to codes that should preclude approval are being ignored by the planners.

One needs to ask “important to whom?” and “why?”. In ignoring the amenity of residents, the great gulf between Council bureaucrats and the electorate is clearly evident.

The problem is compounded when the matter ends up in Court. Power Parade residents and those concerned with our aquifers face the same serious problem which occurred in the Gaven supermarket case.

Here, in his judgment, the Judge (a tax expert) cited the Council planner’s report recommending approval as a major argument to approve the appeal by the developer for a supermarket in the wrong place. The planner’s report read like it was written by another intelligence from a different planet.

To improve the situation for residents across the shire fighting for their chosen lifestyles, a change in the culture within Scenic Rim Regional Council is imperative.

Jeanette Lockey, President, TMPA

Printer budget malfunctions Courtesy of Fassifern Guardian HE Scenic Rim Regional Council seems to have got more than it bargained for when it signed a proposed cost-saving contract to streamline its in-house printing service in July last year.

The $552,600 contract over five years from Canon Australia reduced Scenic Rim’s print hardware from 63 printers & 17 photocopiers to 32 multifunction devices and one scanner.

And Council’s Director of Corporate and Community Services, Mark Griffioen, proudly told The Australian newspaper last June that an analysis indicated it would result in an annual saving of about $87,000 on print costs alone.

But figures released by Council last month show that the printer costs went $110,000 over budget in just seven months Mayoral candidate, Cr Derek Swanborough, says the new contract was presented by Council officers to Councillors on the basis that it would reduce its annual printer costs from $153,639 to less than $120,000.

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annual charge of $110,400 per year or $9,200 per month.

“Now we find that in just seven months we owe $182,272,” he said.

“At that rate the monthly copier costs work out at $26,038 per month. If that were to continue on the 60-month life of the contract the total cost would be $1,562,331.”

Cr Swanborough said that kind of money could fund a lot of community facilities – yet only last month Council had refused a request for a mower for volunteers at a sports centre to mow their land.

He said the Canon contract had been negotiated on a ‘pay per print’ basis and involved a schedule of rates for colour and black and white copies.

At the recent round of Council committee meetings, Mr Griffioen, claimed the budget blowout was due to too many colour copies being made and it was a matter of reeducating staff.

“But flawed budgeting of this kind,” Cr Swanborough said, “only served to increase public concern about Council’s fiscal efficiency and its harsh record for annual increases in rates.”

WATCH COUNCIL

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UR Mayor, Cr Brent should remember that he, like other Councillors, is subject to the Local Government Act and Council Code of Conduct restraints about public statements. I have previously mentioned that, in midOctober 2011, I lodged an official misconduct complaint about an intemperate blast he had unleashed in the Beaudesert Times against Cr Swanborough. This had obviously breached the Code of Conduct provisions requiring respect for other Councillors and to not harass, bully or intimidate fellow Councillors. It was only in mid-January (three months later) that I was advised by the Council CEO that he had assessed this complaint as justifying consideration by the Department of Local Government. That was two months ago and there is still no indication of when a decision may be handed down. The matter should have been dealt with long before the election and such a delay (five months and still counting) is inexcusable.

Aggravating the situation, the Mayor seems to have now done it again in the Tamborine Times of March 8. He accuses Cr Swanborough of "smear and scaremongering that may jeopardise a successful outcome for the Kooralbyn resort". Not unexpectedly, he then goes on to question Cr Swanborough’s suitability as a future Mayor. Sounds like electioneering to me.

The catch for Cr Brent is that Cr Swanborough had not behaved as claimed by Cr Brent. He had done something quite different and was acting in accordance with his responsibilities as a Councillor. In a Council meeting he tried to ask questions about mention in the press some months ago of a Kooralbyn deal reported in the Beaudesert Times. Being hatched by the Mayor and Cr Cockburn, this appeared to involve property transfers and a $100 million loan to Council.

With the other Councillors and Kooralbyn residents still kept completely in the dark, it is not surprising that there were rumblings of concern. Any responsible Councillor would want to know what the Shire was potentially being committed to. However, the Mayor refused to take the questions at the meeting. I understand there wasn’t even an offer of a confidential briefing. How could such a situation possibly be twisted into a valid and reasoned basis for the intemperate criticism by Cr Brent in the Tamborine Times?

With other Councillors having been excluded to date and with little possibility of proper review of any rabbit produced out of a hat, it would be completely out of order if the Mayor, prior to the election, tries to beat a big drum with a promise of untold riches. I understand the Council is now in caretaker mode and unable to make such substantial commitments.

Perhaps the Mayor is feeling under pressure.

A widely seen article on the front page of The Weekend Australian of March 10-11 has caused much comment and conjecture. It reported Cr Brent "has been investigated for alleged financial abuse involving more than

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Phil Giffard

$300,000 belonging to elderly acquaintances who suffer from dementia". There was also mention of a further $350,000 which Cr Brent states he has personally repaid with interest. At the time of the transactions, Cr Brent held an Enduring Power of Attorney which he has since sought to relinquish. With elections in the offing, Cr Brent couldn’t resist saying "this is political - it is easy for people to make baseless allegations for political attacks". With the investigation apparently having been going on for some time, surely the origin of the accusations would have been well known to Cr Brent. If the source of the accusations was not a political rival, to class it as a political attack is a cheap shot and apologies could be in order. And as for baseless political attacks, he doesn’t seem averse to doing his own share.

I hope his glass house is insured.

It should not be overlooked that the investigation has not led to any published conclusions and Cr Brent may be found, as he claims, to have not infringed his responsibilities. However, it is inevitable that there will be a high level of public interest. It is regrettable that, in this case also, the investigations have dragged on and it is unlikely that there will be an outcome before the election. Such a timely outcome would have been highly desirable to clear the air one way or the other. It will be very interesting to find out when the matter will, in fact, be resolved.

In a recent column, I was optimistic about better future interaction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) regarding the final details of construction of the shopping centre roundabout and associated roadworks. Now I am not so sure. A few days ago, I emailed the DTMR about rumours concerning major tree removal and requested clarification as a matter of urgency. The answer was mind blowing - my "enquiry would be actioned as appropriate". I believed "as appropriate" was unacceptable if lack of consultation re the final design of the roundabout was to be taken as a precedent. I made my concerns clear to the DTMR. Then, on Friday, the clearing commenced without further advice from the DTMR. However, at 4.30 pm later in the day and with three major trees removed from the western side of the road, I received an email from the DTMR advising that this was to happen. This was precisely the type of scenario that has been of such concern. There had been no advice, much less consultation, and we were presented with an irreversible fait accompli.

There was no confirmation that this was the limit of the clearing.

I have also received a DTMR report of the meeting with the DTMR at Nerang. It seems their recollection is rather different to mine and this will require sorting out. I will be very interested in any comment from Council officers.

With the election looming, I take great care to report matters strictly as I see them. If criticism of anybody is a consequence, it is not electioneering.

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Dear Geoff, In my last letter I tried to explain that biblical Christianity understands itself as uniquely true to the way the world is. This could be further expanded to say that the bible reveals the true story about God, humankind and the world. Knowledge of these three ‘big ideas’ is not founded on human wisdom, divination of hidden mysteries, or scientific method. Instead of these ways of knowledge, which are in principle subject to the limited powers of human thought, these big ideas are revealed by a God who has all knowledge and who has created humankind in such a way as to be able to ‘read’ what he has revealed. So there is a connection, however clouded it may seem at times, between what is ultimately real and what we are able to know and experience in this life. Without this meaning environment for humanity to live within we would become subject to any number of explanations of life, similar to each other or mutually exclusive, with each of them having no ultimate way of establishing itself as true. I know that many people believe this is exactly where ultra-modern people are in understanding the world. And I know that many would prefer things this way as it seems to have the face of freedom smiling at us. But if you look behind the smiley face the vision is not as beautiful as it may seem at first glance. Instead of the freedom to choose any or all ways of life we soon find that our choosing is itself useless. When all the distinctions are blurred and our choices mean little or nothing, life loses its beauty and purpose. If I am no longer able to choose between the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly, the right action and the wrong action, because these distinctions have all been driven to fantasy, my will to choose will itself vaporise. The significance of our choices is tied directly to the reality of what we choose. We feel important when we choose, or we feel bad, not simply because we have exercised our will but because of the consequences of what we have chosen. If the rightness or wrongness, the beauty or ugliness of those consequences are removed, then our responsibility disappears. And so does the significance of our willing and choosing. And if we think willing and choosing is an essential part of being human then we lose some of our humanity as well.

Real freedom is not found in being able to choose anything and everything regardless of the consequences.

Real freedom is found in choosing responsibly. Real freedom is found in choosing the life that God has made us for. Jesus said it clear and simple, ‘So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.’ John 8:36

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Council meetings must be more relevant to ratepayers, says Swanborough

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AYORAL candidate Derek Swanborough says the incoming Council must make it easier for ratepayers and residents to deal with their Council when issues concern them.

“It is simply not acceptable that there is no general business allowed in Council meetings, the public are denied the opportunity to ask questions and any participation in meetings is frowned upon,” said Cr Swanborough.”

“The latest Council meeting in Boonah showed just how frustrating it has become when the Mayor will not allow residents’ issues to even be raised on their behalf in a Council meeting in general business.”

He warned, the new Council must act quickly to make positive changes that will end this culture of control and behind closed door decision making.

“There must be opportunity for ratepayers to ask questions of their elected members in Council meetings and all Council business must be done in public unless there are good reasons to go into closed meetings. We must also publish more information in our minutes and agendas so that people understand council decisions”.

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Cr Swanborough said that meeting changes were just the tip of the iceberg of positive changes that are needed to make council function as a true local government and forum for open debate and decision making.

“The Chief Executive officer must allow Councillors to speak to staff freely and not have to wait for permission before they can raise a residents concern or seek information”.

“What we desperately need,” said Cr Swanborough, “is a new culture that empowers councillors by giving them access to all the information and to speak to staff” “As Mayor, I will endeavor to change what is needed so that a culture of open decision making becomes the norm”. .“What I will support is that all decisions will be documented and closed meetings will only consider business that the Local Government Act says should be in closed session” “This may mean that Councillors and staff will be working longer and harder, but I make no apology for that.”

“Ratepayers and residents have sent the message to Council in the Community Plan consultation feedback that they consider their Council is underperforming and they want improvements, and I am going to use all my skills and experience to make that happen” said Cr Swanborough.

Lost relatives – extinct humans

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HE closest living relations to modern humans (Homo sapiens) are the great apes – gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and bonobos. We had a common ancestor millions of years ago, before diverging along separate evolutionary paths. But it was only a few thousand years ago that H. sapiens shared the planet with far closer relatives, other species of humans. All of these fellow hominids are now extinct.

Scientists are able to analyse the DNA of ancient human bones to determine how closely related they are to modern humans.

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is inherited only through the mother, while nuclear DNA is equally inherited from father and mother.

DNA sequencing shows that humans and chimps share 95-98% functional DNA and the difference in mtDNA indicates that chimps and H. sapiens started to diverge 5 million years ago. The difference between modern human and other hominid nuclear and mtDNA is far less, but still significant enough to classify them as separate species, although interbreeding was possible.

Other human species identified include: Neanderthals – they had broad faces, wide noses and bulging brow ridges (pictured, courtesy Wikimedia Commons). Due to their massive bodies and short stout limbs they were not agile. They hunted large animals and were well adapted to the cold but had high energy requirements. Neanderthals lived in Europe and shared this territory with modern humans, formerly known as Cro Magnon man, for 10,000 years until their disappearance about 30,000 years ago.

Homo erectus – believed to be the first

early human to leave Africa.

Their elongated legs indicate that unlike their ancestors they were ground rather than tree dwellers with the ability to walk and run well. They lived between 1.89 million and 143,000 years ago.

Homo floresiensis – also known as ‘hobbits’ were found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Flores. The skeletal evidence indicated that these people were only 1m in height, weighed approx. 30kg and had a very small brain. They had receding foreheads and no chin. It is believed that the ‘hobbits’ lived in Flores 95,000–13,000 years ago Denisovans – these hominids occupied a vast range of Siberia and Asia 50,000 to 30,000 years ago. They resembled Neanderthals but DNA indicates that they were distinct and had evolved independently.

Red deer cave people – skeletons of these hominids were recently discovered in China.

They lived 11,500 years ago and their physical characteristics were a mixture of modern and archaic features. They hunted a giant species of red deer, also extinct, which inhabited the surrounding area.

The reason these hominids became extinct, the role of modern humans in their demise, the extent of interbreeding between modern humans and other species and whether they have contributed to the ancestry of modern humans are contentious questions with a wide variety of opinions expressed by scientists.

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RIGHT and early on Saturday morning Tamborine Mountain Landcare members together with members of our local community met at Youngman Family Park to plant rainforest trees and plants as part of the Plunkett Creek Corridor Regeneration project. Youngman Family Park, one of Tamborine Mountain Landcare’s longerstanding rainforest regeneration sites, lies between Geissmann Drive and Cedar Creek in North Tamborine. Since 2003, this park has received much attention from TM Landcare members’ efforts, Greencorps teams and the TM Natural History Association. Up until mid-2009 two hectares have been treated for weeds, planted with native trees and received on-going maintenance. The current project, funded by Jemena, a leading service provider, owner and developer of utility infrastructure, working in partnership with Landcare Australia will further consolidate this project and expand the corridor by an additional hectare through weed removal and planting of native trees, thereby helping TM Landcare towards the realisation of its greater vision to link up natural areas on the mountain

Coal Seam Gas Mining – an overview

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HE mining of coal seam gas is a controversial issue. In the Scenic Rim Region coal and CSG mining exploration permits cover 80% of the region’s land area.

Even if landholders do not want mining on their land, they cannot exclude miners indefinitely. Landholders only own the surface of their property. The underground resources belong to the state which can sell the right to explore and extract this resource to other parties. The landholder has a right to negotiate conditions and compensation with the resource holder, but not to deny access if conditions are met.

Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is methane gas, a type of fossil fuel. The gas is produced when the remains of ancient plants and animals are compressed and altered over millions of years to form underground layers of organic deposits which eventually transform into coal.

Usually the coal seam is saturated with salty water and the water pressure helps to retain and store the gas within the coal seam CSG is extracted by drilling a well down into the coal seam. To stimulate the flow of gas, a process called hydraulic fracturing (fracking) may be used. Fracking fluid consisting of water, sand and a cocktail of chemicals, including acids, solvents, surfactants and biocides, are pumped at high pressure into the coal seam to fracture it and release the gas. A mixture of salty coal seam water, flowback fracking water and gas are then pumped to the surface where the gas and liquid are separated at the well head. The gas is compressed and removed by truck to feeder CSG pipelines. The waste water, which is salty and toxic, is transported by truck for storage and treatment. Highly treated water may be released for various uses, poorer

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8yo Grace Heaton proves that planting is fun

escarpment and plateau through a network of biodiversity corridors. Saturday’s event saw an area of almost 5000m2 planted up with 240 native trees and plant species, future habitat for our local wildlife. TM Landcare is a notfor-profit organization run by volunteers.

If you are interested in participating in any of our activities, please contact Judith Roland (0429 808 206) or visit our website at www.tamborinemtnlandcare.org.au . quality water discharged into waterways and the huge quantity of salt extracted from the wastewater must be disposed of.

A number of processes in CSG mining have caused public concern about damage to the natural environment, agriculture, water resources and human health. They include: • The extensive CSG infrastructure footprint, including roads, tracks, pipelines, compressor stations and water storage ponds modify huge areas of natural and agricultural landscape.

• High water consumption. CSG miners are permitted to use water without restriction which may deplete local water sources.

• The large volume of toxic, salty wastewater which is produced. Inevitably some remains underground resulting in potential contamination of adjoining aquifers, surface water and soil. Above ground, environmental damage can be caused by overflowing and leaking pipes and storage ponds, and the discharge of poor quality water.

• The leaking of highly flammable methane gas, which once freed from the coal seam, can migrate uncontrollably upwards, through underground cracks and fault lines.

• The fracking process which has been directly implicated in seismic activity, including small earthquakes.

• The disposal of millions of tonnes of toxic salt waste which has not been resolved.

• The health risk of air and water pollution caused by CSG mining.

Coal and CSG mining have the potential to fundamentally change the Scenic Rim Region, so it is likely that the proposed expansion of these extractive industries will continue to cause concern in the community.

Nadia O’Carroll Candidate, Division 2

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ELECTION DAY IS FAST APPROACHING. IF ELECTED AS COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 1, I WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING THE FOLLOWING LOCAL ISSUES: • The need to preserve, enhance and promote the quality of living and the environment on Tamborine Mountain • A fairer percentage of our rates to be returned to the community through identified infrastructure projects (ie drainage, footpaths, amenities, Gallery Walk) • Provision of transport for the elderly • Return of kerbside collections • Development of a Streetscape plan • Development of a Creative Arts Centre • A long term management plan for the provision of a waste facility • An action plan to manage the issues pertaining to the Shelf Road • Support to community funding by the return of Councillor’s Discretionary funds • A co-ordinated approach to the promotion of Tamborine Mountain • Effective consultation with the community through community forums • Resolution to the Long Road extension issue • Review of drainage issues • More time for consultation with the community on Meeting Agendas.

• A long term management plan to resolve parking/amenities in Gallery Walk • A plan for the development of Main Street • Consideration of the development of a Mountain Trails Plan

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HE autumn season, with its falling leaves and cooler temperatures, is an ideal time to pack up the kids and head to your local national park to experience the natural beauty of south-east Queensland.

Department of Environment and Resource Management Regional Manager South East Neil Cambourn said the Autumn Connect with Nature program provided the perfect opportunity to speak to a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service ranger and understand what was happening in our natural environment at this time of year.

“The ranger guided activities on offer at a number of national parks ensure you will not miss a thing this autumn,” Mr Cambourn said. ”Visitors can join wildlife rangers at David Fleay Wildlife Park on the Gold Coast or The Gap’s South East Queensland Wildlife Centre to discover the secrets of being a ranger.

“Guests also have the chance to get muddy in the mangroves to see first-hand that some fish really do live in trees.

“The after dark behaviour of wildlife, including brushtail possum, tawny frogmouth and microbats, is also revealed during night time tours at the Bunyaville Conservation Park.”

Mr Cambourn said the David Fleay Wildlife Park was hosting information sessions to celebrate its 60th birthday and provide a historical look at the park’s founder and namesake.

“Visitors can enjoy the ‘60 years wild’ presentation, and learn about David Fleay’s incredible contribution to conservation - a legacy the park carries on today.

“Guests can also go walkabout with an Indigenous ranger and learn the stories of their ancestors.”

Mr Cambourn said the Daisy Hill Conservation Park also offered entertainment for young and older guests alike.

“Young children can spend some time with our unique furry friends at Daisy Hill Conservation Park and discover where the Easter Bilby really lives.

“Older visitors can hear from Harry Hines, QPWS’ Senior Conservation Officer, as he details the vast information collected about Queensland’s wildlife, including his research on the southeast’s frog populations.

“With such a diversity of activities this season everyone should be able to find something that encourages them to head outside and reconnect with nature this autumn,” Mr Cambourn said.

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One small place on earth White-headed Pigeon – Colomba leucomela – house, Eagle Heights

Many of Australia’s pigeon species are impressively large and visually arresting birds. The first White-headed Pigeon I filmed was fleetingly in a tree, largely obscured by vegetation. Not long after I was at a party at the other end of the mountain and one or two of the birds were eating at a birdfeeder in full view, but I didn’t have my camera with me. My next sighting was years later when I saw half a dozen or more fly into Palm Grove. And then I saw this bird with its partner when I was on my walk. Fortunately it came back to the spot after I returned with my camera.

Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity.

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Dickson Park Anniversary

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N Saturday 10 March, on a beautiful sunny morning, 50 people gathered under the trees in John Dickson Conservation Park to acknowledge the efforts of all those who have contributed to the revegetation of the park over the last 28 years.

TM Field Naturalists' Club (TMFNC) members initiated the project in 1984 and planted and nurtured over 1,000 trees over the following 8 years. After a break, a local community group supported first by TM Natural History Association (TMNHA) and latterly by TM Landcare (TML) continued the work and are still maintaining the park.

Elizabeth Russell, coordinator of the current working group, welcomed those present and expressed regret that Mrs Caryl Dickson, wife of John, and John Aagaard who were both central to the initial effort were unable to attend due to illness. However several members of the original TMFNC were there – pictured, top, with Elizabeth Russell and Jim Inglis are, from left, Jenny Peat, George Fisher, Peggy Waring, Raymond Curtis, Lenore Theile, Penny Aagaard and Eve Curtis. Also there were Vanessa Bull,

former councillor who started up the current working group, Keith McCosh, Natural Resources Officer with Scenic Rim Regional Council, Brian Davison, manager of TM Botanic Gardens who provided tree labels, Janet Hauser and Bill McDonald, botanists who helped identify trees in the park, Doug White, who carried out fauna surveys, several who had worked in the park in the past, members of TMNHA, other members of TML and local residents.

All those who had contributed to the development of the Park in some way were acknowledged and thanked for their efforts.

Future plans were outlined and a plea made for more assistance in maintaining this wonderful asset.

Following addresses by Elizabeth, Vanessa and Keith McCosh, and the reading of a letter from a member of the Dickson family by Eve Curtis, attendees were invited to enjoy a lavish morning tea and then walk through the park. Historical records and photos covering the 28-year period were available for perusal and there were a number of handouts, a history of the park, a list of birds seen in the park, a map indicating when each area was planted, and an overhead photo.

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I am required by Scenic Rim Regional Council policy to make the following statements: • These are my personal views.

• When a Council votes on a decision, they count up the votes and the decision is made based on the side that gets the most votes.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF 28 APRIL 2012?

Council is now in caretaker mode and there will be no major policy decisions in the five weeks to the Local Government elections.

With the State elections this weekend so many people are confused between the two. I think Local Government was not treated seriously in putting the Local Government elections just four weeks after the State elections. Unless local government candidates started early in campaigning they will struggle to have their policies and ideas heard in the four weeks that include Easter holidays.

My campaign started in June last year and this decision has proved beneficial for both my readers and myself to inform voters about my policies and vision for positive changes in the Scenic Rim. Nearly 350,000 visits to my website was beyond my expectations.

Everything people need to know about me is easily searchable at derekformayor.com and occupies the top search position in Google.

20 POINT PLAN FOR THE FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE Because of the urgency for change in our Council I will soon release a 20-point plan of absolutely necessary changes I will support in the first 100 days of office. These immediate changes will give you back a working functioning local Council which ends the secrecy, opens the books, gives divisional councillors back their decision making powers and reduces the power of the Council bureaucracy so your elected Councillors can

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MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHTS Come along to all the ‘meet the candidate nights’. It’s really important that your new Councillors are not going to be just rubber stamps for the bureaucracy to your detriment.

They must be capable individuals, able to listen to your views and to work as a team to deliver you better services and quality lifestyle. New Councillors often just go with the flow because the learning curve overwhelms them. We need elected Councillors who are people-friendly, can think for themselves, and articulate well on issues in an open forum. The issues are now complex and require intellectual rigour. My experience shows that without this discipline and hard work, the bureaucracy soon takes control and rewards the Councillors that support them.

The outcome is often that rates rise because bureaucracy can spend more money on wage rises, perks, computers, trucks, graders, cars, photocopiers and consultants, plus projects like the $6.6 million Beaudesert Library, often more than is necessary. Start asking your candidates questions, find out what they really believe, as time will be short in the campaign.

I hope you better understand how important the elections on 28 April will be for our future.

CONSULTATION Please call me or leave a text message if you wish to talk to me or require a face to face meeting on the Mountain. I will be in the library next on 12th April and my mobile number is 0447 206 006. The best email address to make a personal appointment is at derek@derekformayor.com. You can also join me on Facebook at Derek.Swanborough, or visit my website at www.derekformayor.com

POLICE NEWS

by Sergeant Mick Jones, North Tamborine Police New school zone times 40kp/h 7–9 am and 2–4 pm all of Queensland The new school zone operating times for all schools in Queensland will be standardised to 7–9 am and 2–4 pm, unless specifically signed.

This will come into effect gradually in 2012 as signs are upgraded.

By 16 April 2012, all school zones across south-east Queensland will be upgraded to 7–9 am and 2–4 pm.

Also our pleas for parents/carers to park legally and drop the kids off/pick up in the correct manner continues to fall on deaf ears in many cases. The bus stopping area in Curtis Road in front of the school is not a drop off area and the offence is a $40 on the spot fine.

Thought I’d mention this again for the inevitable enforcement action to follow.

Road safety and Dangerous Drivers This medium has been used time and again in the past 6 years that I am personally aware of to invite motorists to dial in a hoon or provide the registration details, time, date and place of offending motorists to us for follow up. I personally assign traffic related complaints to our officers regularly each of which are investigated and if actual enforcement action in the form of a ticket or court summons are not appropriate, the inevitable polite lecture is a minimum. These are all as a result of information through police link 131 444 as a traffic complaint or over the counter, telephone or by post from members of the community interested in road safety.

Modern phones all have cameras and recording devices also and if you find yourself in a compromising position with an irate road rage incident or dangerous driver your passenger can film to their hearts content as that really helps us with our investigations when following up.

The five police and one incredibly hard working admin officer deal daily with dozens of over the counter queries, permits, police checks, and inquiries. Then it’s on the road called to domestics, community assist requests, neighbour hood disputes, ever increasing mental health related disturbances, missing persons, lost bush walkers, request to heal the misbehaviour of children who have lost their way, criminal offences such as break and enters, wilful damage and assaults, random breath testing, speed detection and a myriad of calls for assistance the likes of which make this job the wonderful vocation it is. I won’t mention the paper work however... that is a downer as it’s at least 50/50!

I agree 100% that we need police on our

roads constantly but the leisure of driving up and down the road randomly (which we do more often than not, need I say) must be divvied out between our roles mentioned herein. As a personal offer of advice, the very moment I feel a car is following me too close I personally choose to pull over and signal the car past me and then I don’t have a problem. If this is not possible and it’s becoming a dangerous situation I record the details and make a phone call back at the office and after first identifying that no emergency existed or valid excuse, I try and educate the driver and explain the dangers of such behaviour. It’s amazing though you know, it never happens when I’m in the police car...? Go figure!

Our Mountain is getting busier, and the roads tenfold. With the frightening growth now in the Beaudesert Region, Upper Coomera and pending development in Tamborine our sleepy old roads are no more! Tamborine Oxenford Road is a major link now to people of Beaudesert region as is Henri Robert Drive for those wishing to get to and from the southern Gold Coast region. With the traffic comes the population; with the population comes….well you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to work the rest out.

I am sincerely sorry to anyone who is a victim of road rage, criminal activity, bullying, dangerous acts or anything that would never have occurred if there was a blue uniform or a police car there at that time. I know that Pete, Brendan, Scott, Steve, Gwen and myself all take very personally our role in this personal patch of ours and will continue to do so as long as we are fortunate enough to live here with you.

There has never been more traffic police activity on Tamborine Mountain since the Coomera District Traffic branch commenced operations and I am surprised almost daily by the presence of the boys up and about the Mountain doing their best for road safety. And yes a few unmarked cars also! Hands up who’s seen the white VW Golf! The next thing I expect no doubt is a letter saying why are we revenue raising when we should be tackling the criminals that robbed the bowls club last week...! (Which we are also) Oh well, we will continue to do our best, that’s all we can do and if from time to time it seems we’ve let you down I am deeply saddened and sorry.

Now, off to pull a snake out of a pool filter!

Stay safe and be happy!

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SO S O MUCH MUCH OWED OWED BY

BY SO SO MANY MANY TO TO SO SO FEW FEW With apologies apologie p g es to Winston Churchill,, th the he above headingg refers too the whole Tamborine Mo Mountain ountain community that is being defended in the Planning & Environment Court by a very few resi residents idents of the Power Par Parade rade area. These few resid residents dents are valiantly fundingg the legal fight to keep a mega m commercial water w extraction business, that t the Courts have determ determined mined unlawful, from atta attaining aining the ruling that it should legal status through thrrough an appeal against th he Scenic Rim Regional Council’s C shouuld cease operations.

The development developm ment application is seekingg approval for the extraction extractioon of some 29.328 millionn litres per annum (which of course equals approx. 29,328 2 tonnes per annum which w will be ta taken akken off the mountain m e caarrryin ng 28,200 litres per load). This T exceeds the Main Roads Rooads in tankers in excess of 15metres carrying 0,000 tonnes per annum inn Schedule 11 of the Susta ainable Planning Regulati on 2009. threshold of 110,000 Sustainable Regulation com mmercial water extractor, Gillion Pty Ltd, win the action a r Should the commercial due, in part, to the residents’ w any mountain res sidential street could be th he next in lack of funds, a precedent could be set whereby residential the b traffiic (at least eight movemen nts each day of the week), noise, line to suffer broken roads, tanker traffic movements a the loss of amenity. There T disstinct possibility of a significant significant safety issues and would also be the distinct reduction of nearby n bore water outlets as a would appear to be the case c in the Power Parade environs. e peal and a number of worri ied mountain residents hav ve The SRRC is the respondent in this app appeal worried have he prudent thing to do is too become co-respondents with Council against Gilli ion Pty decided that th the Gillion toown planning, noise and tr raffic.

Ltd. Council has its own legal team andd experts in the fields of town traffic. ourt and to ensure the bestt chance co--respondents realised that to be properly heard in Co These few co-respondents Court justtice done it was imperativ ow wn legal representative, together toogether for seeing justice imperativee that they engage their own pllanning and hydrology (ground (grround water) expert. with a town planning know such action costs a lot of of time, energy and MONE EY. It is most unfair that the few As we all know MONEY. residentts mentioned above are being beeing saddled with all these costs. Whilst there have been brave residents generou us donations from a numbe er of the more than 900 pe eople who made submissio ons some generous number people submissions coommercial water extraction, extractionn, they are in reality a mere merre drop in the bucket. It iss in against this commercial loong-term interest to financially finan ncially support “the few”. few”. ” Please help if you possibly posssibly can. everyone’s long-term can be made to the account accoun nt below. below.

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call went out out for the alumni of the Tamborine Mountain Orchestra to come and play with the orchestra at a special concert and reunion to be held on Sunday 25th March at 2.30p.m. at St George’s Church, Dapsang Rd. North Tamborine. The concert is also by way of recognising Raymond and Eve Curtis and their band of tireless workers who brought the orchestra into being now some 38 years ago.

In the days when the population of the Mountain was about 700 only, there were monumental problems to be overcome to equip, teach and develop an orchestra from scratch. In the days when music was not developed in schools as it is today, volunteer drivers took young players to the Coast for tuition. Cake stalls, raffles and fund-raising functions gradually raised the money to buy instruments which members could rent at very modest prices. The driving musical spirit and vision came from Raymond and Eve Curtis who inspired not only the young players but almost all of the small Mountain community, including Karyl Dixon and Dr John Peck, among many others, to bring the vision of youngsters making music and sharing that experience with other players and audiences to fruition.

There has been a splendid response to the call for former players, many of whom now live far away from Tamborine Mountain, but are making the trek to join in. Malcolm Cunningham, the long-time musical director of the orchestra, has arranged some special pieces to include in what will be a particularly enjoyable programme. With the orchestra’s ranks swelled by returning players, this concert promises to be a very special one indeed.

This not-to-be-missed orchestral tour-de-force costs $8 entry for adults and school children are admitted free of charge.

Just a few of the alumni who will be playing are, from L to R: Standing: Leon Hughes, French horn; Penny Aagaard, flute; Barbara Lassiter, drums; Michelle Vraga, flute; John Waters, drums.

Either sitting or exceptionally short: Liam Kilpatrick, violin, and Dominic Klupfel, trumpet.

Terry Holland, TMO

Friends of Tamborine Mountain Library

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RIENDS of the library come from all walks of life, some are retired professionals, some new to the mountain, but mostly they are lovers of libraries, literature, people and the arts.

The year for the Friends began with mixed results. Last month, the ‘Meet the Newcomers Meeting’ was a successful event, with a good crowd turning up and most people sitting on the new white stackable chairs donated by FOTML. The St Bernard Hotel chefs provided a great supper.

This month the quarterly book was sale held on the 3rd and, despite the fine weather promised by ‘Those in the know’, the heavens opened and didn’t close for around 24 hours. Five members hefted tables and boxes of damp books in and out of storage, encouraged only by the stoic determination of those running the cake and raffle stands. It was a miserable day and the turnover was equally dismal.

Just wait until the next sale - we will order better weather and more books!!!

GENERAL MEETING The next general meeting of FOTML will be held at the Library at 2pm on 22 March. All welcome but please check in so that we can make sure there are enough biscuits!!!

Tony Smallwood, Friend of the Library

A celebratory concert by current and former musicians to honour Raymond and Eve Curtis, the founders of the Tamborine Mountain Orchestra.

Sunday 25 March at 2.30PM St George’s Church Dapsang Drive Admission at the door only $8 School aged children are free

Enjoy a variety of toe tapping music with Mal Cunningham and the extended Tamborine Mountain Orchestra.

KINDLY SUPPORTED BY THE SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL

CLEAR VISION WITHOUT GLASSES? Come in for a Free Contact Lens test-drive.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8 March – ZONTA Club of TM Inc. supports Women in Childbirth around the World

41 Main Street, North Tamborine Ph 5545 1214 • A/H 131 111

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Mon-Fri 6am to 5.30pm Sat, Sunday 6am to 4pm

FRESH BREAD BAKED DAILY, FREE OF PRESERVATIVES White, Wholemeal, Grain, Sour Dough, Cape Seed, German Black Bread, Turkish and a Range of Fancy Cobbs.

PLUS Salad Rolls & Sandwiches, Pies, Sausage Rolls, Pasties.

Vegetarian Spinach Pasties & Vegetable Pasties. Quiches Large & Small.

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NE hundred and twenty million women give birth every year and 86% of births are in developing countries, which includes our nearest neighbours, Papua New Guinea and East Timor. Half a million of these women die in childbirth annually and approximately 1.5 million women incur injuries and infections, many of which are painful, disabling, embarrassing and lifelong. However, by providing a simple ‘Birthing Kit’ the lives of many women can be saved and suffering reduced.

“Every woman has the right to a clean and safe childbirth” became the mantra for the Zonta Club of Tamborine Mountain Inc ‘Birthing Kit Assembly Day’ held on Sunday 4 March to commemorate International Women’s Day 2012. Each kit consists of a 1 metre square plastic sheet for the mother to lie on, a piece of soap and a pair of latex gloves to keep the birthing assistants hands clean, a scalpel blade to make a clean cut and 3 cords to tie the umbilical cord, 5 squares of gauze are also provided to clean eyes and the perineum. These contents are placed into a small plastic, press seal bag (12cmx8cm) making a light, small water resistant and potential life saving package.

Zonta Club TM members Leanne Allen (President), Penny Imrie, Gail Molson, Kathleen Procter-Moore, Wendy Tait and the club’s newest member, Kerry Sanders worked from 10am-4.30pm (with enjoyable food and beverage stops) folding 600 sheets of plastic, cutting 1,800 cords, and sorting 3,000 pieces of gauze. The ladies then assembled 600 kits with all the required items mentioned above, mindful that each small package would assist to provide a woman with a safer, cleaner childbirth, regardless of race, religion, culture, history or socio-economic status.

The contents for the 600 kits were provided by the Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia) and cost $2.00 per kit. Funds raised during 2011 from Zonta Club TM events such as the ‘High Tea’, Melbourne Cup Day Lunch and Bunnings’ Sausage Sizzles were used to pay for all kit materials. The Zonta Club of Tamborine Mountain Inc would like to thank everyone who supported our fundraising events in 2011 that have allowed us to turn one of our many commitments into a reality.

If you are interested in joining the Zonta Club of Tamborine Mountain, please contact Tonia Epstein by email: tonia@dlog.com.au.

Lyn Agnew President ZONTA

Open Gardens Plant Fair Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 March, 8.30am – 4.30pm

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HE annual Open Gardens Plant Fair is an event not to be missed - for garden lovers and families alike. This year’s Queensland Plant Fair will be held at Bromelton House, an elegant country garden within a comfortable drive of Brisbane.

The Plant Fair presents a unique opportunity to meet and talk with expert growers of the most interesting, beautiful and unusual plants - and to find something out of the ordinary for your garden.

With more than 20 specialist exhibitors featuring everything from bulbs to trees, natives to exotics, perennials to ornaments and tools, it's an enticing destination for any gardener.

Throughout the weekend there will be an amazing range of free activities, with talks and tours by well-know gardening experts including passionate plantsman and

horticulturalist Noel Burdette and Gardening Australia presenter and sustainable gardening guru Jerry Coleby-Williams.

Surrounding a gracious Queenslander, with grand old trees and expansive lawns overlooking polo fields and a lagoon, the garden at Bromelton house is the perfect setting to indulge your passion for plants and enjoy a fabulous day out.

Refreshments will be available all weekend – or you might like to bring along your own picnic.

For more information visit www.opengarden.org.au Address: Bromelton House Road, Gleneagle Time: 24 &25 March, 8.30am – 4.30pm Admission: $10 (under 18 free) Media Release – Open Gardens Australia

Marks & Gardner Gallery & Bookshop

Café & Contemporary Art Open Wed-Sun 9am-4pm PH 5545 4992 69 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine

Meals on Wheels Roster

MARCH 2012 FRI 2ND ......................SALLYANNE BRENNAN/ VICKI KELLOWAY MON 5TH .............ELIZABETH & MIKE RUSSELL

New dates for Mother’s Day Craft Extravaganza

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E wish to advise that this year we have new dates for the Mothers Day Show.

The Show will commence on Thursday 10th May running 4 days to 13th May 2012 at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre Main St North Tamborine 10am to 4pm each day.

Moving to the Thursday brings the 4 day Show in line with our Christmas Fair so that each Show will now commence on the same day – Thursday through to Sunday.

The Craft Extravaganza is now in its 10th year having held the first Show in our own home in 2003.

From there we moved to the Show Ground Pavilion for a couple of years and then to the Vonda Youngman Community Centre.

The Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade has been the principal beneficiary since the beginning, although in recent years as their financial position has improved considerably, we have been able to help other Mountain organizations such as Community

Care, Community Kindergarten, Defensive Driving, T M Little Theatre and J C Epidemic.

We are pleased that J C Epidemic a Christian based youth organization will be running the Crafty Café again and will provide light refreshments, sandwiches, morning and afternoon teas, Devonshire teas, coffee, cappuccino and soft drinks and we look forward to their delightful cakes.

The Show will feature the handmade craft of 50 local and South East Qld artisans and all the work will be for sale at reasonable prices.

Admission is free although a gold coin donation to the Rural Fire Brigade is appreciated.

The venue has ample free parking, is wheel chair friendly and credit/eftpos facilities will be available.

For further information please phone Dorothy 5545 2822, mobile 0407 738 799, Email: docraft@bigpond.com D. Holloway

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High-rise herons

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HERE’S been cavorting on the “tenth floor” of a veteran tree behind a building in Main Western Road. Bird observer Cheryl Carmichael discovered that a pair of Pacific Herons must have caught up with her advertisement – “Everything for the prefect escape”, decided to build a rough shallow structure of sticks, and move in.

Three to four blue green eggs would have followed.

Once the fledglings were noted, Cheryl contacted bird observer friends who shared the spectacle of impelling bills delving into their parents’ throats for regurgitated food.

Jeff Eller captured a lot of this frenetic activity and showed it at the TM Natural History Association March meeting. By then the young were nearly ready to fly, testing wings and jostling.

Pacific Herons are ¾ to one metre high, with a white head and neck over a slatey grey to black body, wings and tail. There are dark spots down the centre of the foreneck, and some streaks below. During breeding, maroon plumes appear on the back and wings Members visualized the stately, slow-beating flights down to Guanaba Creek. They are easily identified by their size and white feathers on the leading edges of the wings. They are common throughout Australia and New Guinea.

Julie Lake headed the Wednesday Walkers west of Geissmann Street and discovered much of interest, including enormous elkhorn ferns, ribbon fern and ground orchid (Gail molsum).

Ivor Filmer

LADIES GOLF Tuesday 13/3/2012 Glorious day on the Beautiful Tamborine Mtn Golf Course 14 players, March Monthly Medal.

Another nice day for Annie Hay Div 1 winner Annie Hay 72 nett Div 11 winner Jenny Reed 77 nett BRD Sheila, Claire, Narelle, Liz Pin shots.

App.No 8 Jan Ide, App No 15 Liz Howard NTP No 5 Liz Howard Putts Narelle Cooper 23 putts.

Special award Christine Youngman !!!!! who also won the raffle.

Next week we will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day. Trophies kindly donated by Ita Daly who now plays in Tamworth.

Thank you Ita. L Brady

TM BRIDGE CLUB Tuesday 6th March 2012 at 12.45 pm 11 Pair Howell 1st R Feige & S Feige 69.8% 2nd D Cowls & M Gordon 60.2% 3rd H Braithwaite & M Daines 55.7% Thursday 8th March 2012 at 12.45 pm 11 Table Mitchell North-South 1st D Cowls & J Salter 63.5% 2nd A Anderson & D Anderson 59.4% 3rd S Irvine-Brown & S Pollock 58.2% East-West 1st R Feige & S Feige 63.0% 2nd C Bowman & K Bowman 55.3% 3rd B Wales & W Wales 53.6%

Pick up that pen!

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ISTORIANS in Britain are concerned that an increase in the price of postage may hit the elderly writers the hardest, as they are the ones who still write letters instead of emails.

These letters are a treasure trove to historians. This has been proved here on the Mountain only last week, when a member of the Historical Society was investigating the donation of land for the Knoll National Park.

The News as able to find a letter written twenty years ago from a elderly man writing about a completely different matter. In his letter he happened to mention that he and his brother had attended Mrs Geissmann’s school at Capo di Monte; the photograph of the pupils at the school featured in the Mountain history “The Turning Years” had been taken by his mother, and he and his father had donated land for the Knoll National Park.

Any letter writer puts in a bit about the weather, the health of the family, perhaps a snippet about their holiday plans, a moan about the state of the nation, all nuggets to future historians. Compare this to brief emails and texts – and pick up your pen and write a letter at least once a month!

REGULAR MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES AQUA AEROBICS Mon Wed Fri 7am, Tues 7.30am; Thurs 7.30am at the pool Phone 5545 2500 BADMINTON Social players, all levels. Mon 7pm9pm at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre (except Public Holidays).

BASKETBALL Social. Mon 4.30-5.30pm Fri 3.304.30pm Community Centre. Michele 5545 1569.

BODHI HEALTH & HEALING: Morning Tea 10am first Mon each month - tea/coffee/cake $6 as well as complimentary therapies, flower readings, Reiki, meditation, Yoga and Dance/Movement demonstrations.

Proceeds to local charities. Info ph: 5545 0565.

BOOK READERSʼ GROUP meets once a month, new members welcome. Enquiries at TM library.

BOTANIC GARDENS Forsythia Dr, Eagle Hts Volunteers’ working bee every Thurs morning 8-12.

Enq: Brian Davison 5545 4926.

CHRONIC FATIGUE FIBROMYALGIA Support Group meets monthly Ph 5545 3134.

TM CREATIVE ARTS: General Craft, Spinning & Pottery: Wed 9am-12noon. General Craft: Wed 710pm. Sewing: 1st Wed 9am. Quilting & Patchwork: Mon 9am-12noon. Painting: Mon 1pm-4pm. Folk Art/Botanical Drawing: 2nd & 4th Thurs 9am-12 noon. Bridge: Wed 12.30pm. For further info contact Creative Arts Hall, Wed mornings, ph. 5545 3221.

CREATIVE ARTS BRIDGE CLUB Wed at 12.30pm.

For info contact John Noble, 5545 4022.

CROQUET/GATEBALL CLUB Tamborine Mountain Sports Centre, 400 Long Rd, North Tamborine. All Welcome. Tuition given. Mon & Fri 9am, Sun pm.

Enquiries Kathleen 5545 0973.

INSTITUTE OF MODERN TAE KWON DO, classes 6.30-8pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Parents with children classes Saturdays 10-11am. At Tamborine Mtn Showgrounds Hall. Ph. 5545 3171 JOHN DICKSON CONSERVATION PARK: working bees 1st Monday & 3rd Monday of each month. 8am.

Ph: Elizabeth Russell 5545 3601.

KIDSʼ CLUB: Anglican Church, 2nd & 4th Fridays from 3pm. Ph 5545 1359.

LITTLE TIGERS TAE KWON DO classes for ages 510 years 5-6pm Tues at Show Hall 5545 3173.

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH: QCCC Meeting Centre 48 Keswick Rd North Tamborine Sunday morning service 9.30am. Youth meet Thursday 3.45pm and Friday 6pm. ALL WELCOME. Enq: 0419 642 062.

MEDITATION: Tuesdays 7pm – New Thought, New Life Centre 5545 3700.

MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN: Regular screenings of latest releases at the Zamia Theatre. Ph 5545 3517.

SHIM JANG TAE KWON DO Mon and Fri, 5.306.30pm Community Centre Ph Martin 5545 0617.

TAI CHI Tues mornings, Thurs evenings 110 Eagle Hts Rd, Eagle Hts. Phone Gai Wanless 5545 2409.

TM BOWLS CLUB – Tues (2pm or 6pm), Fri & Sat 2.00pm mixed, all by arrangement. Free coaching, new members most welcome. Enquiries: 5545 1308.

TM BRIDGE CLUB meets each Monday at 6.45pm, Tuesday at 12.45pm and Thursday at 12.45pm at Roslyn Lodge, 24 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine.

Duplicate sessions conducted under supervision of qualified directors. Regular Red Point events. New Members and visitors welcome. Phone Sec. Sue Tomkins on 5545 0955 or Partnership Arranger Jeff Salter 5545 4526.

TM BUSH VOLUNTEERS: meet on the first Saturday of the month (except Jan.) To find out where we will be working contact Len on 3355 7288 or 0428335572.

TM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2nd Wed. of month.

TM COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOC meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at the kindergarten 23 Coleman Square, North Tamborine at 7.15pm.

TM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Meetings held 1st Sunday each month (excl. January) at TM Historical Soc, Wongawallan Rd, Eagle Heights, 3–5 pm approx.

Please contact Carol 5545 0066 or Robyn 5545 2764.

TM GARDEN CLUB: 2nd Tues. 9.30am Community Centre.

TM GYMNASTICS Vonda Youngman Community Centre. Enquiries: Judy Netel, on 5545 4152.

TM HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Member Working Bees every Tues morning. General Meetings on 4th Wednesday every 2nd month, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct. Further details: Phil 5545 4962 or Paul 5545 2596.

TM LADIES CHOIR 9.30am each Mon, Presbyterian Hall. New members welcome. 5545 1231 (AM only).

TM LANDCARE: Volunteers welcome for Forest Regeneration throughout the Mountain. Please visit www.tamborinemtnlandcare. org.au for times, or phone 5545 1847 9am-12 noon Mon-Fri. TMLETS: Join at Community Exchange System http://www.ces.org.za . Enq. 5545 3776.

TM LIONS CLUB Admin meeting held on the 2nd Monday and dinner meeting on the 4th Monday of the month. For more information please phone 5545 2120 or visit website http://tamborinemountain.qld. lions.org.au/ TM LITTLE THEATRE: Meetings held 1st Tuesday of month at 7.00pm.Regular plays, play readings & social events. New members welcome. Warrick Bailey President 5545 0819.

TM LOCAL PRODUCERS ASSOC. meets 3rd Thurs in Feb, May, Aug, Nov, 2.30–4pm at farm locations. Ph 5545 3677.

TM MASONIC LODGE: Meets 3rd Wed each month except Dec. Masonic Centre, 10 Knoll Rd, North Tamborine. Contact 5545 0435.

TM MENSʼ SHED: Weekly Activity: Each Thurs at 3.30–5.30pm Workshop Activities at TM State High School for Members. Monthly Get-together and Meeting: First Tues of Month – 7pm at Tennis Club Shed 88 Beacon Road (Tennis Courts). Ring Neville Warner for details on 5545 0709 or 0418 779 382.

TM NATURAL HISTORY ASSOC: Birdwatchers meet 2nd Wed of the month. Bushwalkers meet 3rd Wed of every 2nd month. Natural History meetings 3rd Fridays of Feb, April, June, Aug (AGM), Oct and Nov. All meetings 7.30pm Historical Society Wongawallan Road Eagle Heights. Ph 5545 3200 or 5545 3551.

TM NETBALL CLUB. Contact Tarla 5545 4891.

TM ORCHESTRA Mondays 7-8pm at St George’s Anglican Church, Dapsang Dr, North Tamborine.

TM PROBUS CLUB meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre, 10am. Enquiries to Secretary 55452179.

TM PROGRESS ASSOCIATION: 1st Tuesday in month. 7.30pm Heritage Centre Wongawallen Road.

TM R.S.L. Sub–branch general meeting – 2nd Tues of every 2nd month (starting February). 7pm, RSL rooms, below Memorial Centre (Bowls Club).

TM RESIDENTS ASSOC: Meets 4th Thurs every 2nd month or as advertised at Masonic Lodge. Contact Pres Richard Adams or Sec Diana Francis on 5545 4009 to arrange attendance or discuss any matters concerning TM residents.

TM SENIORS ONTHENET meets 9.30am 2nd Friday of month, Creative Arts Centre, Eagle Heights. Entry $2. Ph: 5545 2247 TAMBORINE SUSTAINABLE GARDENERSʼ SOC (TSGS), a group of enthusiastic gardeners, meets on the last Saturday of each month. Ph 5545 0102.

TM TENNIS CLUB: 88 Beacon Rd North Tamborine.

Contact 5545 1078, 5545 0955. Casual bookings at Bowls Club 5545 1308.

TOASTMASTERS: Meetings aimed at enhancing your communication skills are held on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Creative Arts Centre, Wongawallan Road from 7:00 to 9:30pm. Contact Ashley Anderssen 5545 0916 or Francesca Thorn on 5545 1294 if you are interested.

TRIATHLON CLUB, meets 3rd Monday of each month at the Information Centre, Doughty Park at 7pm. Enquiries Adi 5545 3838 TM WRITERSʼ GROUP: Meets every 1st & 3rd Mon of month, 1.30–3.30pm at Creative Arts Centre, Eagle Heights. Call Ted on 5545 0326 for details.

YOUTH GROUP: Meets Wed 6pm at the Presbyterian Hall. Call Mark Jenner 5545 4951 or Kim Dale 5545 2041 ZONTA CLUB of TM meets 2nd Tues. of month at Eagle Heights Hotel, Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, Eagle Hts. Further info Tonia Epstein, 5545 3120.

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1323, MARCH 20, 2012 – 19

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING STEPHEN HALL & ASSOC. P/L Accounting on the Mountain

BUILDERS

CLEANING & CARPETS

Peter Dietzel

MAJOR KLEEN

Chartered & CPA Qualified Staff

BUILDER Ph 5545 2557 Fax 5545 2555 Mobile: 0407 764 715 or 0408 180 481

SHOP 3, 15 MAIN WESTERN RD NTH TAMBORINE

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• Taxation/BAS Returns • Business Advice • Bookkeeping

PHONE (07)

• Business Advice • Tax Planning • Payroll Services

5545 2588

Harding-Smith Builders BSA 701147 ACN 057 427013

ANTENNAS

TAMBORINE TV & ANTENNA TV & VCR Tune-ins, Digital Decoders & Antennas, Extra TV Points Supplied & Installed Peter Newman (Reg’d T.E.S.A Member) FREE QUOTES Ph

5543 3331 Mob 0409 729 107

Pty Ltd

House & General Builders Mobile: 0408 772 250

• Carpets & Upholstery • Windows & Screens, Frames & Tracks • Moving out cleans • General Cleaning • Free Quotes • Fully Insured Call Colin & Jenny for the “best local service by a county mile”

A/h Mark 5545 2063 • David 5545 1620

5545 4717 0412 991 249

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COMPUTERS

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MOBILE COMPUTER SERVICES Laptop & desktop repairs % Data backup & recovery

BUILDING DESIGN Building Design & Energy Efficiency Reports BSA Lic 40718 Bers Accr BA 329 Paul Wootton Ph/Fx: 5545 2546 Mob: 0408 989 961

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MASTER CRAFTSMAN AND DESIGNER KITCHENS, LAUNDRIES, ROBES, FURNITURE. Total service, from small improvements or changes to a complete overhaul. Creative budget solutions or more upmarket if you like.

Phone 0437 436 552 all hours.

BUILDING EQUIPMENT HIRE

DENTURE CLINIC

APPLIANCE REPAIRS John Nicholsonʼs

APPLIANCE REPAIRS • Washers • Dryers • Microwaves • Cooktops • Ovens Agent for: • Dishwashers Hoover - Dishlex • Washing Machines Kleenmaid - Fisher

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& Paykel - Asko Asea

DENTAL PROSTHETIST Affairs JOE RUSSELL VeteransProvider

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Hire your building equipment from MITRE 10 North Tamborine

Registered Dental Prosthetist

DENTURES - RELINES REPAIRS - MOUTHGUARDS Shop 10 Eagle Heights Shopping Village

5545 3128

EARTHMOVING Excavators Bobcats Trucks

Phone 5545 1170 OPEN 7 DAYS

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

CLEANING & CARPETS

• postholes • pads • trenching • tank holes • clearing • burnoffs • landscaping

Eagle Heights Cleaning Services

Specialising in: DRIVEWAYS

Affordable Rates Free Quotes

Ph: 5545 1979

Mob: 0400 452 054 Ph: 5545 2054 For all your Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Needs

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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY ELECTRICAL

HAIRDRESSING

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

G.J. Baldwin & Associates P/L

CLIPPERS NEST

TAMBORINE TURF Est. 1966

Ladies & Men’s Hairdressing

GROWERS OF:

Tamborine Mtn Electrical ACN 010980695 Lic. 36447

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic/Farm/Commercial Shop 4, Tamborine Plaza Ph: 5545 1207

FIVE STAR SECURITY & ELECTRICAL Lic. No. 59907

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic • Commercial • Farm Installation • Repairs

Shop 4, Southport Ave, Eagle Heights

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

Coiffure HAIR

DESIGN

P: 5545 4783

M: 0413 233 530

For hair that looks good beyond the salon doors

HEALTH

PROFESSIONAL

Phone: 5545 2166

REFLEXOLOGIST HEALTH FUND REBATES • Helen, 0413 919 212

Aching/burning feet, bunion pain, sore legs, sciatica, headaches, tension, general pain, women’s health (RAA, ATMS, ICR, FNTT) – Mountain Resident

FRAMING and

FINE ART and FRAMING

TOTAL PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE

Ph 5545 2402 – Opp. St Bernard’s Hotel Open Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12pm

Ph 07 5545 0499 Shop 6, 15 Main Street, North Tamborine

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NURSERY Let us price your landscape plant needs.

Buy direct from the producer. Quote comparison welcome.

OPEN 7 DAYS. 176 Long Rd, Eagle Heights • 5545 4999

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Is your garden ready for spring & summer entertaining?

Would you like to attract wildlife?

Do you want envious friends & neighbours?

Insurance Work Welcome Free Quotes

Local horticulturalist & lic’d structural landscaper • Design • Water features • Stonework • Planting • Paving & retaining walls • Contemporary, native & formal gardens

Ph 5545 3793 • 0407 696 068

MOB: 0411 805 589 – AH: 5545 3360

All Glass Replacement Glass & Mirror cut to size Security Screens - Shower Screens

6133/5543 8441

MOWER REPAIRS Tamborine Mower Repairs Suppliers of new & reconditioned • Mowers • Brush Cutters JOHN DEERE Spares & Service

Ph 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

MOWING & SLASHING

Acreage Mowing Prompt Reliable Service Now Available at Tamborine Mower Repairs

5545 1892 0428 451 892

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES GAS SUPPLIES

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

Ph: All Hrs 5543

Shop 4, 15 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine (opp. Pharmacy) BANKCARD, VISA, MASTERCARD

Premium Blue Couch, Greenlees Park and Kikuya Turf.

PACKAGING

All Tamborine Storage PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING CARTONS, BUBBLE WRAP ETC. 108 Main Western Rd., Tamborine Mtn

Ph. 0417 001 536

THE At rear of Presbyterian Church BARGAIN CENTRE $AVE • Secondhand Furniture • Soft Furnishings • Kitchenware • Books • Toys • Accessories & Costume Jewellery • Ladies, Men’s & Children’s Clothing OPEN: Wednesday to Saturday 8.30am – 12noon Other times by appointment

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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAINTERS & DECORATORS

PLUMBING

eco painters

SWIMMING POOL MAINT’ Lic No 047179

Specialising in:• Maintenance • Plumbing • Draining • Roofing • Gasfitting Ph: Dave Angel at Nth Tamborine Ph: 5545 2369 all hours Mobile No: 0419 677 008

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domestic/commercial paint finishes • colour consulting Phone Derek 0414 478 787 tel/fax: 5545 4726 Major Credit Cards Accepted

PUMPS

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POSITIVE POOL SERVICES QBSA 1199330 ABN 78 118 167 829

Director – Julie Bowdery PHONE: 0447 665 111 Email: aquarex@optusnet.com.au

VALUER

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING CONTRACTORS

VALUER – MALCOLM BISHOPP Independent Property Valuer, all purposes.

Assessments market value, compensation, property settlement, stamp duty, GST. Registered Valuer Queensland No. 734.

Member Australian Property Institute (Valuers)

Domestic, Commercial, Industrial

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VETERINARY SURGEON

Ph: 5545 1952 Mob: 0407 757 960 FREE QUOTES David Gibbons

PANEL BEATER ALLAN HAYES TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PANEL & PAINT

PH: 5545 2319 Private and insurance work Total Car Care FREE QUOTES PICK UP DELIVERY

WINDSCREENS BRAKES RUST FOR R.W.C. 1 HAYES RD

OFF TAMBORINE OXENFORD RD

REMOVALIST Local Country

Interstate Pre-packing

Vic Palmer

REMOVALS Incorporating Tamborine Mtn Removals

Ph: 07 3287 4326 Mobile 0408 743 244

RETAINING WALLS

Rock and Timber Retaining Walls

5545 0115 PLUMBING

Ian Lloyd • • • • •

Plumbing Drainage Roofing Guttering Pumps

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING PROFESSIONAL PUMP-OUT SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO:

QBS Lic No. 62248

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

Andrew Paxton-Hall BVSc. Chris Corcoran BVSc. (Hons) Small & Large Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Animal Practice Saturday 8am - 1pm A fully equipped veterinary hospital right here on the Mountain providing quality service including home visits, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood tests, surgery, pet grooming, hydrobath and a full range of pet food supplies.

2 Main St, Nth Tamborine

5545 2422 all hours

Canungra • Expertly Built • All Earthworks • Engineer designed, when required • Certification • BSA Licenced 1111939 Office: 5543 8584 • Mob: 0432 281 075 Email: mark-pearson@bigpond.com

Licensed Plumber

LICENSED BACKFLOW PREVENTION

Established on the Mountain since 1990

A/H Emergency Service Always Available

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

All Aspects of Trade Phone BRETT CLEARY

VETERINARY SURGERY

Cnr Pine Rd & Franklin St

5543 5622 All Hours Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Sat 8.30am-11.30am A.H. EMERGENCY SERVICES ALWAYS AVAILABLE

WASTE WATER TREATMENT

PURIFICATION SOLUTIONS

Septic ~ Treatment Plants ~ Grease traps Holding tanks ~ Sullage Tanks ~ Sullage Pumps

• Water Treatment • Waste Water Treatment • Sewerage Plant Maintenance • Pump Sales/Repairs • Designs & Modifications

24/7 SERVICE – Tamborine Mountain resident PHONE: 5545 2692

glen@bioworx.com.au

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GLEN HARVEY 0412 366 867 • 1300 302 676

BUSINESS DIR. WATER SUPPLIES

CLASSIFIEDS Rates: $6 for first 10 words, then 10 cents for each additional word. Classifieds may be left in the boxes at NORTH TAMBORINE NEWSAGENCY. Place your ad & money in an envelope & drop in box.

UNPARALLELLED OPPORTUNITY WORKING FROM HOME ~ PART OR FULL TIME ~ ABSOLUTELY NO RISK ~ GENUINE OPPORTUNITY SELDOM KNOCKS TWICE! FREE TRAINING & SUPPORT. CALL 0409 771 885.

PONY EXPRESS MOUNTAIN WATER

Est 1985 - Maurice & Debbie Friendly, Reliable Delivery

$140 per load BSC Approved

7 DAYS A WEEK Ph: 5545 3935 or 0417 644 498

WINDOW CLEANING FRED’S WINDOW CLEANING Windows, Screens, Tracks Free Quotes

Mob: 0427 808 341 Email: fredlutzke60@hotmail.com

APPLE PIE CLEANING: General Housekeeping & Bond Cleans. Current Police Certificate. Ph: 0432 248 767 E: applepiecleaning@y7mail.com.

ATTENTION!! What’s on the bottom of your water tank? Dead rats, snakes, toads or worse. Minimum water loss extraction cleaning system now available by The Tank Doctor 0407 649 659 or 5545 3693.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE - second hand and new local authors. Piccabeen Bookshop/ Landcare office below Joseph the Greengrocer, Main St. CHIBALL CLASSES now at the Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds Hall, Wednesday mornings at 9am. Move with the Seasons! ChiBall integrates the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine with modified movements of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais muscle release and deep relaxation, using a small scented coloured soft ball. You will experience a thoroughly rejuvenating exercise to music class for harmony, balance and wellbeing. For information contact: Dagmar, mobile 0434 547 184 or email: dagmar.vanderlem@gmail.com OR just show up! Bring a Yoga Mat and a bottle of water, and wear comfy clothes.

FOR SALE: RIDE-ON MOWER, $1600, high pressure cleaner $1500. Phone 0477 0455 29 GARAGE SALE: 14 Main Street, North Tamborine, SAT 24th March, 7am-2pm. Good bicycle, wrought iron bed, TV, chairs, back chair, display stand, crockery, books, Bric a Brac, lots of stuff!

CHOOKMOBILE is a fully-equipped chook pen, completely fox-proof and with a superb mobility system.

Models for 4 or 7 hens. Come and check them out.

Phone 0418 758 925 or 5545 2206.

CLAIRVOYANT: Past Life Readings and Dream Interpretation: Carole 5545 3436 CLEANERS WANTED: Tamborine Mountain area, for outside work. Must have manual driver’s licence and mobile phone. Please reply to 3274 5545 between 7-9am.

COMPUTER CONSULTATION and REPAIRS Tried Yelling at it? All out of ideas? Call Nic at 0407 861 486 or cactus_computers@tpg.com.au FEEL ALIVE – DISCOVER NIA! The Nia Technique is a holistic dance movement practice for fitness and JOY. Now at Tamborine Memorial Hall, Mondays 9.30am call Jodie on 0401 664 791 or see www.niaaustralia.com.au

The only purely 100% Australian Funeral Company and Crematorium Winner Qld Seniors Excellence Award Enquiries Welcome

5593 4777

MOBILE MASSAGE: Qualified Therapist. Maintain the health of your body with a regular therapeutic massage.

Service also avail. to some off-Mountain areas. Anja Cameron 0405 347 900 MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETS Distribution service. Advertise your business. Ph 0438 452 587.

MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, clean mulch. $25/metre delivered. Ph: 5545 0467.

NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice, herbalist, 0417 630 615 www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11495 TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSES Reiki, massage, iridology by appointment. Change your life for the better.

Phone Jan 5545 4005. 20 years experience.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Alcoholics Anonymous..............5545 3331 ..........................................or 0416 155 456 Energex .........................................13 62 62 Fire (ask for Southport Control) ........000 Fire (T.M. Rural F.B.) ..........0407 747 999 Fire Permits ..........................0408 199 271 Police ..........................................5545 3473 Ambulance ............................................000 Ambulance (non-urgent) .............13 12 33 Domestic Violence (24 hrs)...1800 811 811 Child Protection (24 hrs) .....1800 177 135 Lifeline ............................................13 1114 13 HEALTH ............................13 43 25 84 S.E.S. .............................................132 500 Local SES Controller Brendan Guy ...............................5540 5131 T.M. Community Care Service: Home Care and Transport needs. Ring.........5545 4968 Blue Nursing Service ..........(07) 3287 2041 Roslyn Lodge ..............................5545 7822 T.M. Medical Practice .................5545 1222 QML Pathology Nth Tamborine .5545 3873 Chemists: North Tamborine.........5545 1450 Eagle Heights..............5545 1441 Tamborine Mtn Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic ...............................5545 0500 Tamborine Mountain Optometrist Nicky Carr..................................5545 0277 Dentists: Dr Don Harvey .........................5545 2788 Dr Claudia Rodriguez................5545 2522 Podiatrist: ..........5545 3311 or 0418 963 969 Veterinary Surgery ......................5545 2422 Beenleigh Comm. Health ....(07) 3827 9811 Beaudesert Hospital.....................5541 9111 LIBRARY HOURS Monday – Friday 9.00am–5.30pm.

Saturday 9am–12noon. Phone: 5540 5473.

T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADE For burnoff notifications, membership and general enquiries .......................................Phone: 0407 747 999 For Fires and Emergencies ...........Phone: 000 Training Meetings are held at 7.00pm each Wednesday at the Rural Fire Station, Knoll Rd. Tamborine Mountain News is published fortnightly. The paper is compiled by voluntary workers and printed by the Beaudesert Times.

EDITORIAL TEAM: Eve Curtis 5545 1231 George & Joan Fisher 5545 1986 Mike & Elizabeth Russell 5545 3601 John Aagaard 5545 1371 EMAIL: tmn05@bigpond.net.au TM News acknowledges a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for the purchase of equipment to assist in production.

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