Tamborine Mountain News Vol 1325

Vol. 1325 Tuesday Apr 17, 2012 Compiled & edited by volunteers for the Tamborine Mountain Community

Once in 100 years

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T is 100 years since Tamborine and Tamborine Mountain had their own mayor – or council chairman. Hard to believe, but true.

When the old Tambourine Shire was amalgamated with the Beaudesert Shire in 1949 the first chairman, Cr Sharp, came from Beechmont. From then on, all the mayors were from the Beaudesert district, and, since the latest amalgamation, from Boonah. But in all that time, none from Tamborine or Tamborine Mountain. It seems to have been taken for granted that only Beaudesert or Boonah can provide a mayor.

The last mayor from this area was in the days of the Tambourine Shire Council, when Sydney Curtis was chairman. He was not parochial, but showed a vision for the whole of Queensland when he and fellow councillor JH Delpratt from Tamborine were responsible for the gazettal of Witches Falls National Park – the first National Park in Queensland.

But that was 100 years ago.

Time for another mayor from our own area?

WOULD YOU GIVE THESE PEOPLE A JOB?

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HERE are 9 candidates for the Local Government elections that most affect Tamborine Mountain – four for the mayoralty, three for Division 1 and two for Division 2.

There are three job vacancies, and these people, are, in fact, asking you to give them a job: a position in Council to look after your interests for the next four years. So what qualifications are needed for this job?

The Scenic Rim. Photo taken at Peak Crossing.

• At the top must come honesty, for in any business or enterprise this is a must.

• Then we must ask what skills and training they bring to the position? Do they have relevant training or just “The community knows me, so they’ll vote for me”?

WHAT IF? 30th April is the date set aside for the hearing into the matter of the alleged misuse of funds from dementia patients for whom John Brent had power of attorney. The Office of the Adult Guardian has been investigating Cr Brent for some time; since the

• The question of affiliation with a political party is also important, as party politics has no place in local government in rural areas.

Most of the candidates agree with this.

You can read the candidates’ profiles on pages 13-15. investigation began he has repaid over $350,000.

In the event that Cr Brent is elected mayor and then found to have abused his trustee duties, he may well be obliged to step down from his mayoral position, and everyone in the Scenic Rim would be back to the polls again.

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TMO alumnus, violinist Andrea Slingsby, presents a beautiful bouquet to Eve and Raymond Curtis following the Reunion Concert.

Dear Editor, We are told that we should treasure the past and embrace the future. This is just what Tamborine Mountain Orchestra did with its great reunion concert which Paul Edwards wrote about in a recent news edition [TMNews Letters 03/04].

Our family of five children was privileged to be a part of the beginning of this orchestra.

We made the bold decision in 1975 to relocate from Sydney to this beautiful mountain against the advice of others, who thought we would disadvantage our children educationally and musically.

In those days no music programs were provided by the Education Department particularly for country schools and St Bernard State School was about to be closed due to a drop in numbers. However with our addition and a few others the school year started with 21 children all in one room under the expert tuition of Headmaster Bernie Sawden.

The small local orchestra started with Raymond Curtis as Conductor, Composer and Arranger of the music. Parents took up learning instruments along with the children so that we could have a balanced orchestral group.

Our children treasure those days and as a family we thank Raymond and Eve Curtis for what they have done for us and the community as a whole. It was a very enjoyable experience for our children to be invited to come back to the mountain, enjoy the challenge of playing with the orchestra and catch up with some friends of childhood days.

Mal Cunningham is the current Conductor of the orchestra. He arrangers all the music and is himself a first class wind instrument player. How fortunate we are as a community to have talented people so willing to give of themselves for the benefit of all.

Thank you Tamborine Mountain Orchestra.

Joan and Leon Hughes

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LL the local papers have reported on Premier Campbell Newman’s participation in the launch of Cr. Brent’s campaign for re-election as Mayor of the Scenic Rim Region and all have included the new Premier’s words, including these about the three other mayoral candidates: ‘... I have looked at the campaign field of those against him and I am afraid they don’t cut the mustard. They don't have the experience, they don't have the guts, the integrity, they don't have what it takes to be the mayor...’ etc. etc.

How dare he denigrate them like that at a public meeting? As these words were being written, one of the maligned candidates, Wendy Creighton, must have read our minds and sent us her own response to the Premier, which we heartily endorse. See next page.

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Creighton replies to Premier The Premier, Campbell Newman, is to be congratulated on an excellent campaign and a resounding win, but it is obvious he’s had no time to lift his eye from the main game to look beyond the expensive spin doctoring that pours from the Mayor and CEO’s office in the Scenic Rim. I would like the opportunity to address some of the claims he made at the recent campaign launch in front of a group of LNP heavyweights.

On his statement that three of the Scenic Rim Mayoral candidates … ‘don’t have any experience’: The claim that a mayoral candidate needs to be a Mayor to be elected Mayor is as nonsensical as it sounds. Our new Premier had no previous experience of Council when he was elected Lord Mayor of Brisbane, nor of State Government when he took on the role of Premier.

I, like Campbell Newman, stand as the new broom ready to sweep out an inept, tired and overspending local government that is all about excuses, not action.

I ask voters to ask yourselves ‘Am I better off now than I was four years ago?’ If the answer is no, then the only way to change that is to change how you vote.

On the Premier’s statement that only the current Mayor has the guts and integrity to be Mayor.

My reply is that I have had to stand up for the readers of my newspaper, all of whom are Scenic Rim ratepayers, against a Mayor and CEO who have been determined to keep secret information about budgets and projects that should be freely available to the ratepayers, to the readers. I have withstood the games they play and the pressure they have brought to bear. I bring to the table a tenacity and determination and a deal of commonsense to win the best deal for the future of all communities of the Scenic Rim. In regard to Mr Newman talking of a partnership with the current Mayor and his hint of a warning that he might extend favouritism only to him and not to one led by another candidate.

My reply would be that the Premier has said on more than one occasion that he will represent all Queenslanders no matter how they vote or who they are represented by. I cannot, and will not, believe that he would put this aside when it comes to the people of the Scenic Rim and the newly elected Mayor and Councillors who act as their voice.

There is no room, nor place, in local government for Party Politics.

Local government is about the people.

Let’s make it the way of the future for Scenic Rim ratepayers and vote in a Mayor who is sincerely all about the people.

Wendy Creighton Candidate for Mayor of the Scenic Rim.

Dear Editor, I refer to Geoff H.’s evaluation of the Meet the Candidates evening held on 28 March 2012 [TTimes 5/04].

As the “rather taut questioner Amanda” referred to in Geoff H.’s article, I must have been more “taut” than I realised as I was unaware that I had in fact asked a question of Mayor Brent during the public forum. I did ask separate questions, after stating my name, of both Tony Lambert (his view on the water extraction issue) and Joy Drescher (the “narky” question relating to the Mountain’s legacy of the Hyacinth development).

Following the conclusion of the meeting, Mayor Brent sought me out, addressed me by name, and stated that I had asked an excellent question – which one he was referring to I do not know.

At that point I stated that I did have a question for him, however I had not asked it in the public forum, which I considered to be an inappropriate venue, as I did not wish to cause embarrassment. I was referring to the

upcoming QCAT matter which was front page news in the Weekend Australian of March 10-1, 2012. The allegations in that article against Mayor Brent, concerning financial abuse currently the subject of an investigation by the Adult Guardian, are very serious and need addressing prior to the elections on 28 April 2012. Mayor Brent spent some time discussing this matter with me – I was unaware that Geoff H. was either attached to Mayor Brent’s hip (unbiased??) or was eavesdropping. I fail to see how this equates to “rumour mongering”. Don’t get me started...

I hope this clarifies the situation Amanda H. ‘H’ as in Hay (no relation to Geoff H.) North Tamborine We print this letter in answer to a letter in the Tamborine Times, as it seems the Times could not print it due to lack of space. Ed. Letters continue pages 4/5

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Dear Editor, Missing – one village! Has anyone seen Eagle Heights?

When renewing my Australian passport online recently I entered my address and postcode, only to be informed that “it did not compute”. I was offered as an alternative – the same house number and street address but at Tamborine Mountain 4272. Naturally I

declined the offer and insisted on Eagle Heights 4271. I just hope Australia Post can successfully deliver my renewed document.

Now I have received my Annual Land Valuation Notice for my home at Kinabalu Drive, Tamborine Mountain 4272. What is going on – can anyone enlighten me?

Maureen Booth resident of Eagle Heights – (I think)

Dear Editor: Council Is Not All Bad In a letter to the Tamborine Mountain News of 6th September, I expressed concern that the local papers focussed on what many readers consider is wrong with the Scenic Rim Council and I detailed a number of instances where in my personal experience the Council was serving Mountain residents and organisations quite well.

In the week or so afterwards there were a number of letters to the local papers quite critical of my letter. These letters were to be expected as rarely does a week go by without the usual group of Council critics appearing in print. One correspondent said that I was misleading people whilst another wondered why I had bothered to write.

So I thought I should tell your readers about my experience at that time: dozens of people spoke to me at the local shops or when I was working with local organisations commending me on my letter and expressed concern about the negativity that pervades the mountain. Several people phoned me and some called at our home to express the same sentiments. Two local business people who are much involved in the economy of our mountain phoned to endorse the sentiments of my letter.

The presidents of three large mountain organisations with a combined membership of several hundred phoned me to say how

much their organisation appreciated the letter.

Two of those community leaders told me of instances where their organisation was having difficulty in resolving a problem with Council. In each instance Mayor Brent came up to the mountain, listened attentively and subsequently arranged a solution that was satisfactory for their organisation.

In my former working life I dealt extensively with community groups that were concerned with the operation of local governments. I found that in many instances, issues that were raised with much vehemence by leaders of these groups were not the underlying issue at all; the real issue was the exercise of power and control and the issue that they used to influence the community was just a cover for their ambitions for power over the community. I see much the same thing happening on our mountain at this time.

As we come to an election for our Scenic Rim Council, it is important that we question the negativity that has been expressed by some candidates and their supporters and their motives for doing this. Personally I think that they have created division in our community and harmed it. We need people representing us in Council who are positive, who truly love this mountain and its community and who can work in harmony with others in the region for the good of all of us.

Ian Buckberry

Dear Editors, It’s obviousto me that Governments in today’s world are fanatical about Reform.

The Reform Bill in England in 1832 contained many sensible ever-lasting measures and provisions – Abolition of Slavery, Abolition of Child labour under certain age and in dangerous places (coal

mines) and Prison Reform.

In today’s world politicians base success on how many Reforms they introduce into Parliament. One may call it “the waffle syndrome” or the “age of spin”. Thus “Reform” becomes “Remove Everything From Order & Responsible Management”.

Ian. R. Milton

Dear Editor, If the day goes against Derek, duc de Swanborough, on the 28th, and, in effect, we lose our champion, we must immediately secede, close the borders, nail a ‘Proclamation’ to the ancient Fig-tree of Liberty and declare the new Republic-ofTumbum. Derek, with General Giffard at his side of course, will lead the way. Lead us into the sunny uplands of freedom and common sense.

No more wanton, unnecessary developments; no more super-dooper markets

or dog-box housing. And once we have turned the tap off and sent those Coca-Cola people packing, we shall have enough sparkling unbottled water to last a thousand years, and enough rhubarb and avocados to choke a pig. With only pedal-power electricity, heating might be a problem, but we know how to keep warm on cold nights don’t we boys? HA HA. That’s right, hotwater bottles!

Yes, we will have our freedom one way or another. And I bet it's sooner than Boonah!

William Broadhead

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Dear Editor, There is an election coming – what a surprise that we are now being subjected to the political spin from the underperformers.

People who are only now paying attention and want to make a decision on who to vote for are getting a lot of talk and seem to be judging on appearance not performance. We have had years of disastrous decisions which have cost the mountain people financially, environmentally and emotionally and I for one dread the thought of bullying Mayor Brent and his lemmings getting in again.

The Council Watch column of Phil Giffard is an unbiased factual account of what is happening within this council and he also gives a fair account of the performances of the councilors representing us. He has the experience and qualifications to do this.

Also Derek Swanborough tells us on a

weekly basis what he is trying to do for his constituents and the broader shire. He has worked tirelessly and under duress with little of no support from his colleagues who are so in fear of being the bully’s next target that they are too frightened to second anything he proposes.

It will be a sad day if people are going to vote on the sound of a person’s voice or how tall they are without being informed on their performance.

I would like to thank Derek Swanborough for his endurance and hard work during his term and wish him success in his bid for Mayor – we need him. Also I wish the best success to Nadia O’Carroll in her bid for Division 2 . She is highly educated and motivated – she has my vote.

F. Hilton

Dear Editor, When it comes time to vote for candidates on April 28th, voters might want to refer to the Seven Principles of Public Life, set out by the Committee on Standards in Public Life in the UK (established by John Major in 1994 and given expanded terms of reference by Tony Blair in 1997).

The Committee's First Report established The Seven Principles of Public Life, also known as the "Nolan principles". They are included in the Ministerial Code http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministerial_Code Selflessness – Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other benefits for themselves, their family or their friends.

Integrity – Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties.

Objectivity – In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or

recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.

Accountability – Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.

Openness – Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.

Honesty – Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.

Leadership – Holders of public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee_on_St andards_in_Public_Life Sandra Sewell

Dear Editor, I would like to respond to the views of some of your letter writers in the Tamborine Times edition of 5th April, 2012.

I couldn’t agree less with W. E. Randolph regarding Richard Adams. How can anybody living on Tamborine Mountain vote for a candidate who is happy to support the expenditure of over 6 million dollars on a Library in Beaudesert?

Rebecca, I believe that Mr John Brent is under investigation by the Adult Guardian.

This is not a rumour, but a fact. To suggest that he is being treated like Campbell Newman in the recent State Elections is a gross exaggeration. The source of the information (not misinformation) is easy to find.

The local resident who gave an open and unbiased evaluation on the preceedings at the Meet the Candidates Evening must be my mirror image.

I have already given my opinion of Richard

Adams. I urge Nadia O’Carroll not to throw in the towel. There is certainly a need for an election in Division 2.

The narky quesion of Joy Drescher was to enquire why, in the dying days of Beaudesert Shire, the Hyacinth development was approved.

Derek Swanborough did not give a mystifying address. To my ears it was well presented.

The elderly gentleman is Roland Lindenmayor who was the mountain campaign manager for John Brent at the last council elections. Such was his disappointment in Mayor Brent's performance, he wore sackcloth and ashes for many months. I urge Geoff H. to trust Roly's judgement.

These are my opinions. Others may disagree.

Ron Rushbrooke

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Dear Geoff, I sometimes think about what it would be like if I had not found God, or perhaps more accurately from my perspective, been found by God. I remember as a young teenager being caught in a tension between seeing the wonders that humankind had wrought and the devastations that same humankind had brought upon the earth and its people...themselves. However, nurtured in the delicate science of evolution, I could not see any reason to think that the landscape would change. Things would just progress or regress on. Time and blind chance, matter and motion, they were, it seemed, self evident. But how would big purpose and personal purpose; big meaning and individual meaning, come from time and chance, matter and motion? Some would have urged me to grow up and do away with such childhood notions. That’s hard work. The continual denial of what dwells deep within and yet keeps bubbling up to the surface takes skill and effort to accomplish. If it was all time and chance and matter and motion why would these kinds of concerns ever have come up in the first place? Why would that which existed produce its opposite?

Why would it produce its own denial?

What an incredible thing to be found by the Creator of the universe. It’s not that he didn’t know where I was, but I didn’t want to know where he was. Not if it meant having to acknowledge a Lord over me. But in knowing him is true liberation, liberation from the frustration of a fallen creation; a creation that was good, but is now corrupted. A creation that awaits God’s powerful renovation at the end of time, according to his calendar. Perhaps you think this end of time business is bunk. But scientifically speaking it’s bound to happen. But more to the point, my time will most likely be up well before that. But my hope is in the Creator of all, who is also its redeemer, the firstborn from among the dead. I love this earth. It is my temporary home. God loves this world, his world, and has demonstrated this by sending his Son to give us eternal life, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 Your Brother, Kim Advertisement.

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Tamborine Mountain Rainfal March 2012

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HIS March was another wet month following on the very wet January and February. Fern Street recorded 196mm which was more than the expected 155mm and the average of 192mm. Some places on the Mountain have recorded over 1300mm so far this year. However it rained on at least 23 days which is 9 days more than expected. Following the good wet season, everything remains very wet and green. The SOI remains positive.

The rain recorded from the 3rd to the 7th was due to the southern edge of the big monsoonal cloud mass which drenched the east coast immediately to our north. The next event was due to troughs from the west combining with the generally low pressure from the north.

Rainfall totals for the month were heaviest across Eagle Heights.

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DNA - Nuclear and Mitochondrial

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Chromosomes are HERE was a time essential to control cell when only division. In a process scientists talked about called mitosis one cell DNA splits into two daughter (Deoxyribonucleic cells, all three cells are acid) now it has genetically identical. entered everyday However reproductive conversation. DNA plays a vital and Early human diaspora can be traced through mtDNA cells must have only half the usual number complex role in of chromosomes, so a process called meiosis living organisms, but what is it? divides one cell into 4 daughter cells, which DNA is a double stranded nucleic acid. It contain half the usual number of is present in most living organisms and chromosomes. Due to the crossing over of determines their hereditary characteristics. chromosomes in this process, the cells differ The structure of DNA resembles a ladder genetically from each other and the parent cell. twisted into a spiral shape; this structure is Most DNA is found in the nucleus of an described as a double helix. The two backbone strands consist of long polymers of organism’s cell, however DNA is also found nucleotides composed of sugar (deoxyribose) in the mitochondria and this is called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Mitochondria and phosphorus. The two strands are linked are organs within the cell which metabolise by hydrogen bonds between 4 types of food into useable energy. While nuclear DNA complementary bases - adenine (A), guarine is inherited from both the mother and father, (G) cytosine (C) and thymine (T). mtDNA is inherited from the mother only. So In a human there are approximately 3 male and female offspring from the same billion DNA base pairs but only a small mother will have identical mtDNA, the proportion is coding DNA. The linear females will pass on their mtDNA but the sequencing or grouping of the four bases males cannot. Because the mtDNA is passed provides a code that controls protein from mother to female offspring without synthesis in cells, thus providing a blueprint for building and controlling cells. A gene is a recombination and the only changes occur through random mutation, it is possible to length of encoded DNA which provides instruction to produce a certain characteristic trace maternal lineage far back in time.

Many species share a core set of DNA, it is eg hair colour, eye colour. estimated that humans and chimpanzees share Within a single animal or organism, the 96-98% DNA. Some segments of uncoded DNA is present and the same in the nucleus DNA (so called junk DNA) are identical in of its individual cells, even if the cells vertebrates and appear to be completely perform different functions eg muscle cells, unchanged by evolution. skin cells etc. Asexual reproducing organisms have one set of chromosomes.

Next Bushwalk: Sat 21/4, Warrie Circuit The body cells of sexual reproducing Next Birdwalk: Wed 18/4, Coombabah organisms have matched pairs of Nadia O’Carroll chromosomes, one from the mother and one Candidate, Division 2 from the father.

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HE outgoing Council was faced with severe problems arising from the ill-planned amalgamation. The Scenic Rim had a limited rate base and very large liabilities for the maintenance of rural roads and bridges. In some respects the Council has performed well.

However, through lack of transparency, lack of some basic skills, unconvincing management and inability to interact with the community, it has been an unhappy and disturbing time. There is now an opportunity for change and it is to be hoped that the next Council can overcome the deficiencies of that now retiring.

A core problem was that most Councillors did not seem to properly understand their responsibilities. There has been an apparent belief that they were simply a Board of Directors as in a normal public corporation. It followed that most felt relaxed in delegating more and more responsibilities to the Chief Executive Officer. However, there are at least two aspects which change the ground rules for Councillor versus Company Director. Firstly, in defining the responsibilities of Councillors, the Local Government Act outlines a higher than normal need for Councillors to directly represent the interests of all residents as shareholders.

Secondly, there is another aspect which is often overlooked: what other public corporation can directly impose on its shareholders very significant recurring costs in the form of rates and other charges? Further, if these bills are not paid on time, the penalties can be severe.

It is reported that this atmosphere of delegation to the bureaucracy even now extends to the preparation of the budget. Previously this involved interaction with Councillors over a considerable period as would be reasonably expected. But now it seems that Councillors are presented with a fait accompli and have very little time or opportunity to have their say.

With the way things have developed, the role of Mayor has acquired inordinate power. Under the Local Government Act, it is only the Mayor who can advise or instruct the Chief Executive Officer. To compound the concerns, the CEO in his role of manager of the corporate Council organisation, has laid down that Councillors may not consult with Council Officers without written application for approval with details of the matters they wish to discuss and the information they require. Checks with other Councils have been greeted with disbelief that such a regime could be imposed. Remember, too, the iniquitous Councillor Code of Conduct adopted to limit Councillor comment to the media. This was proposed by the Local Government Association of Queensland (sometimes seen as part of the old-boy network) but was rightfully ignored by many Councils but not the Scenic Rim. Part of the problem could be that it is no longer sufficient for a Councillor to have the best of feel-good intentions. Councils today are very big businesses with budgets of tens of millions (Scenic Rim $50 million plus).

Professional skills and experience are necessary for strategy planning and review. I well remember watching Council meetings where Cr Swanborough seemed to be the only Councillor able to understand or even willing to try to cope with financial reports. If she should be elected to Division 2, Nadia O’Carroll, with her

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background in accounting, computer systems and running her own related business should have no such problems.

While it is well known that Cr Swanborough brought to Council his long experience and understanding of the workings of Corporate Council, another candidate is also experienced in this area. Nigel Waistell, candidate for Division 1 would bring not only the mental discipline of his military background but also seven years of experience in coordinating training programs for the Ipswich City Council, from Councillors down.

I did a lot of soul searching before mentioning any candidate and am not promoting their election. However, I believe Council would benefit from the introduction of Councillors with a higher level of professional skills and those mentioned are simply examples and not to the exclusion of others. It is an aspect which I will keep in mind when evaluating the qualifications of all the candidates.

Another curly and worrying problem should be considered: retiring Mayor John Brent and Premier Campbell Newman are both promoting John Brent’s re-election as Scenic Rim Mayor.

They refer to their previous friendship and, in particular, their cooperation on the Council of Mayors. Regrettably, this would certainly be a very high risk outcome for the residents of the Scenic Rim. Scenic Rim residents have their wellrecognised priorities and visions. It should be the responsibility of the new Council to respond to these. Premier Campbell Newman will also develop his grand plans. It would not be at all surprising if there is conflict between the two and this is where problems will arise for residents.

Cr. Brent’s previous use of the Council of Mayors leaves little room for confidence.

Remember that this is an unelected body which awarded itself its own corporate identity.

Strategies were developed and actions taken which affected the Scenic Rim but with little appearing before our Council. The motor cycle off-road facility at Wyaralong in the Scenic Rim was an early major example. The concept was developed by the Council of Mayors and pushed through with our then Councillors apparently accepting being bulldozed. There was no planning approval process and little in the way of a business plan except that the Scenic Rim was to contribute money.

Cr Campbell Newman as Brisbane Lord Mayor was previously Chairman of the Council of Mayors, and Cr Brent Deputy Chairman.

Campbell Newman is now Premier and if Cr Brent becomes Mayor, there has to be concern about the pushing of personal priorities without adequate oversight by our Council. An altogether more formal relationship is required.

We need a scenario in which Council is involved. This is particularly so if there is consideration of irreversible damaging possibilities such as toxic developments in Bromelton, incompatible tourism or any fundamental change of Scenic Rim character.

In these difficult times, we need something better than has gone before, and everybody’s votes matter.

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HE TM Progress Association and the Eagle HeightsVillage Association held their traditional pre-election Forum last Sunday, giving candidates for Local Government an opportunity to put forward their policies. Although all the candidates have been advertising in various local papers for the past few months, it gave them the opportunity to speak about their campaign, and respond to the questions asked from the audience.

The meeting was chaired by the Garden Club’s Caroline Tolmie, Queensland chairperson for Gardening Australia.

After each candidate had spoken, the meeting was thrown open for questions.

A considerable amount of time was spent discussing the question of a resident ranger for the Mountain’s National Parks. One questioner said that when she came to the Mountain there used to be a ranger resident here – in fact, for quite a number of years there were five rangers living and working on the Mountain and the Parks were in excellent condition. Although NPs are not a council matter, there is quite a bit a council can do, including keeping their own parks in order. Mayoral candidates were asked to lobby the State Government to put a resident ranger back on the Mountain. Another question concerned crime on Tamborine Mountain, with of course, policing being a State concern. Strengthening Neighbourhood Watch seemed to be a partial answer to this.

Nigel Waistell had brought up the subject of the CEO being delegated authority to negotiate pay increases for staff before the new council is sworn in. Cr Brent pointed out that the council is in caretaker mode and cannot make important decisions at such a time.

This is reminiscent of the far-reaching decisions made by staff under delegation in the Hyacinth subdivision – this was made while council was in caretaker mode before the 2008 election.

A resident asked about drainage problems. There has been a long time problem with drainage at Chalmette Court . Cr Swanborough explained how the funds had been allocated for the work, but had subsequently been withdrawn. Residents agreed with his explanation, however, Deputy Mayor Dave Cockburn stood up and called him a liar. Cr Cockburn had already confronted one of the women candidates before the meeting. An unfortunate end to a well attended and well arranged forum.

Amongst other topics discussed were the Gallery Walk bypass, restoring the North Tamborine Business after IGA relocation, current and future rates in SRRC, the $6 million library for Beaudesert and adherence to the Local Planning Scheme.

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IF ELECTED AS COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 1, I WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: • Establishment of a Finance Committee to monitor expenditure at programme level • A review of delegations so that Accountability is returned to Councillors • Promotion of community participation in meetings and working groups • More time for consultation with the community on Meeting Agendas • 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 • Establishment of a centre for artists and artisans • A long-term management plan for the provision of a waste facility • Support to community funding by the return of Councillor’s Discretionary funds • A co-ordinated approach to the promotion of Tamborine Mountain • Resolution to the Long Road extension and Shelf Road issues • Review of drainage issues • Resolution to disability access issues • A long-term management plan to resolve Gallery Walk’s parking and amenities issues • A plan for the development of Main Street • Development of a Mountain Trails Plan for walkers and cyclists I SEEK YOUR SUPPORT SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN ACHIEVE

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COUNCILLOR COMMENTS Derek Swanborough, Division 1

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 the side that gets the most votes.

I AM A MAYORAL CANDIDATE. DEREK FOR MAYOR WEBSITE: Where are the other Mayoral candidate’s policies and plans? or is it a case of just more of the same for another 4 years.

I recently was on Beau FM Beaudesert for a half hour interview to talk about my website derekformayor.com. I was asked why I had developed it and had it been a useful tool.

My answer was that it had been the single most useful tool in the campaign, because I was able to be as open and transparent with readers about myself, my beliefs, and policies relevant to the campaign. So far I have written over 30 articles specifically for the site and 16 policies including a jobs plan and a plan for the first 100 days in Office, and this does not include my fortnightly newspaper columns. In addition it is a snapshot chronology of your Council in crises. Last month alone 16,500 pages of information were downloaded, consuming 33 gigabytes of data. We had over one million clicks on the site. I am not aware of any other political candidate in either Federal State or Local Government elections in this region that has made the effort I have to keep you informed and to give you all the information necessary to determine if you want me to provide a new style of leadership for this region.

My site contains many articles from eyewitness accounts and from newspaper reporters who have attended Council meetings. I am always suspicious of the motives and bias of some armchair experts who jump to the blind defence of Council, yet have never ever sought to find out for themselves by going to a Council meeting. I take my hat off to Phil Giffard because he has attended more than anyone else in the Shire and I would listen to him anytime rather than someone who is just guessing and opinionated.

WHAT IS GOOD LEADERSHIP? Leadership of course is not just about smooth talking and telling of important friends, that is ego not leadership. There is a lot more substance needed than that, and a good leader must deliver. Four years you would think is a good enough test and we know that a large proportion of the Shire say that their rates have gone through the roof, they have not seen the benefits and their leader has not performed. I believe a good leader must have strong local knowledge, be

able to offer innovation and new ideas, be educated, energetic and resourceful. These days they need to understand technology, to use it as a tool to reach the new generation of ratepayers and to deliver better customer service. It’s a big business and needs a full time leader, not one who really wants to be with other leaders. This shouldn’t be needed to feel important. They must understand the business of Council and above all believe that openness, transparency and accountability are the cornerstone of a local democracy. When you get that right other things start to fall into place. Above all a good leader is fair and equitable and shows respect to all residents regardless of who they know, what they have and where they live. A good leader certainly should not have to be obedient to a political party.

A good leader that gets these things right can develop a functioning team that works together to solve problems and issues concerning ratepayers. A good leader values those that have an alternate view, doesn’t slander and does not make those dreaded phone calls or surprise visits that only serve to intimidate and punish.

Good leaders have courage and are prepared to stand up for what they believe in when they see that vested interests and financial mismanagement is rampant in a secret council. Leadership is not about ignoring people’s opinions or denigrating a whole population by calling them intellectually advantaged because they understand how things should be done.

Let’s end the watch in 2012.

CONFIDENTIAL BRIEFINGS. I was interested at the Harrisville Meet the Candidates evening last week when candidate for Division 6 Catharine Birmingham said that she was a Brisbane City Councillor for 11 years on Campbell Newman’s team and, in 11 years, BCC only had one confidential meeting and it lasted for just 20 minutes. (to consider a tunnel consortium tender). That was an eye opener for the locals… who have been conditioned for years that confidential briefings are the norm…. Now I think the penny is starting to drop! We need to tell our CEO also.

If anyone thinks that your Council should be a secret organisation, I look forward to the letters to the editor in next week’s papers supporting such a view.

CHANGE IS NEEDED; NOT JUST MORE OF THE SAME FOR ANOTHER 4 YEARS.

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OUR years ago, the newly formed Scenic Rim Region Council was greeted with hope and optimism. We had a new mayor from Boonah who said all the right things, and for Division 1 we gained a highly qualified and popular councillor. It took only a few weeks for things to turn sour.

THE HYACINTH CASE This had already reared its head in the dying days of the Beaudesert Shire Council. Whilst in caretaker mode and three days before the elections, BSC approved a further “minor change” which generated a monumental windfall of over $10 million for the developer. This has never been satisfactorily explained, until at the Meet the Candidates meeting on 25th March, Joy Drescher, (Mayor of the old BSC at the time, and standing again for the mayoralty of SRRC) attributed responsibility to the then divisional representative, Vanessa Bull.

Although not long in office, Mayor Brent steadfastly refused to consider that something was obviously seriously wrong with the Hyacinth approvals and Council proceeded to add to the suspect activity.

This well documented saga went on to needlessly cost Council & ratepayers $280,000, with a judge declaring all four “minor changes” illegal, and commenting that Council’s actions were “incomprehensible” and inexplicable”.

Mayor Brent’s media response was that they had to do it because “it would otherwise be much worse”.

GAVEN (SUPERMARKET) DEVELOPMENT The mess at Bakers Acres is a tragedy unfolding. A Council planner recommended approval “as it is unlikely the proposed development (outside the Village area) will impact upon the existing social, cultural or environmental values of the locality”. Not understood by the planner was that the existing development of the CBD on the Main Street offshoot of the north/south road artery was to help cement the community’s social cohesion. The new anchor supermarket will be sitting on the main tourist route, fracturing the CBD and costing a court estimate of $13million p.a. to the fifty or so traders on Main Street. Environmental values? The community can judge for itself.

The judge subsequently referred to the planner’s report as a strong argument to approve the development.

COUNCIL CULTURE But not all the blame can be sheeted home to unsuspecting council officers. Many mistakes are made by these delegated officers who know nothing or very little of local conditions or values. Nor are they encouraged to improve. The approval for gross over development in Canungra which will more than double its population was made with little regard to its historic and tourist attracting character and in ignorance

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of the source of the township’s water supply – tiny Canungra Creek.

THE CULTURE OF CARE IS LAID DOWN BY THE MAYOR When a mayor publicly attacks a councillor who is only trying to represent his community, and even sends out barbs at the residents, this hardly engenders care and respect.

Ever since the unexplained hysterical response by Mayor Brent and the interim CEO to Cr Swanborough’s suggestion as to how to correct the Hyacinth mistakes with minimum cost, Cr Swanborough has been marginalized and treated with disrespect in Council. Over the four years, people from across the shire attending council meetings have expressed shock and disbelief at his treatment. The most common expression has been “disgraceful” with the phrase “like children” also often used.

It is this regular open and distasteful disrespect for the community’s representative, led by Mayor Brent, which has caused division in the mountain community. Some people, never having attended a council meeting, are not aware of what has been happening.

A BUREAUCRATIZED, ADRIFT COUNCIL For the past four years Council has operated like a distant closed department, more concerned with presenting a sanitized outer shell, courtesy of its media policy, highly paid media consultant, and the communications department which sits in the Office of the Mayor and CEO. Councillors, having neutered themselves by passing unprecedented huge powers over to the bureaucrats, now mostly function as cosmetic adjuncts to Council bureaucracy.

This, together with the string of practices such as the adoption of the draconian Councillors’ Code of Conduct composed by the unelected Local Government Association of Qld (and thrown out by other Councils) and the secrecy which earned Council the reprimand from State Government - we may just as well move the current Council into a State Government department and save ourselves lots of time and money.

Ultimately, the choice in this election comes down to what you think a Local Government should be ... a shire Nanny State with residents depending upon the largesse and inclination of the Mayor and senior bureaucrats, or a more democratic, truly representative council, promoting transparency and open decision making to better serve the needs of the community.

Jeanette Lockey, President Tamborine Mtn Progress Assn.

(The mountain community organization for nearly 100 years)

DIV ISION 1

C A N D I DAT E S

CATH BUCKLEY

SOME RELATIVE INFORMATION...

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Y name is Cath Buckley and I would like to give those who are interested some family history.

My mother is Helen Aagaard and my dad is John Swinburne, older families may recognise the name from the Bidaddaba Creek area below the mountain where my dad began farming in the early 1960s. I was born in Beaudesert, but raised in the Redland Shire. My dad now lives in Toowoomba in semi-retirement; my mother still lives on the mountain leading an active life as a retiree, knitter, felter, and dyer of fabric. Everything interesting to do with fabric is grist to my mother’s mill! My grandmother was Doris Aagaard who was instrumental in beginning the Creative Arts Group and in whose home the first Little Theatre meeting was held.

The parents of my husband, Owen, were no less involved in the community. Owen’s grandmother Doris Sewell was part of the early CWA on the mountain and an active lawn bowler in her time. His parents Neville and Joy Buckley, who are sadly no longer with us, were a big part of the community.

Owen’s dad drove the local transport truck for years and then spent 26 years as part of the team of National Parks and Wildlife workers based on the mountain. In retirement he joined the Historical Society and loved to be involved with the history of the Mountain.

Joy was deeply involved in the Red Cross Society and part of the group of women who organised years of ‘Over 60s’ lunches. She sang in the local choir and worked as a seamstress much of her married life. She devoted her retirement to her grandchildren.

These are the people who have shaped my life and given me the chance to know and love this small and interesting part of the planet. They gave what they could to this community and left it a better place for their contribution, I would do the same and indeed, have begun, but I want to take another step. To do this I need your help...Vote 1 Cath Buckley.

TONY LAMBERT

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REATER priority and effort must be directed at encouraging sustainable development and employment opportunities on TamborineMountain that are compatible with the lifestyle aspirations of ratepayers.

Strive to ensure the new Council works together to solve issues affecting the whole Scenic Rim, and ensuring that the specific and unique needs of Division 1 are adequately incorporated in any “Whole of Scenic Rim” decision making.

Make sure residents know where, how and why their rate dollars are being spent and to ensure that their views and aspirations are fed into Council decision-making, particularly in relation to the setting of infrastructure and service provision priorities.

I am not affiliated with any Political Party and firmly believe that party politics has no role in Local Government, where the priority of elected Councillors is to represent their local constituency.

I feel that with my experience and involvement in a number of Tamborine Mountain organisations, I can bring strong leadership.

There are also a number of issues that require immediate action, including: • Getting value for money from our rates; • Ensuring that only appropriate development is approved on the mountain.

Residents should not be responsible for court costs when developers circumvent council planning provisions; • Protecting our environment and maintaining the mountains’ parks and public areas; • Continue to expand and improve the footpath network; • Continued improvement of the ambience and character of Gallery Walk; • Promotion of sustainable business and employment opportunities, particularly in tourism; and • A stronger working relationship with Community and Service groups on TamborineMountain; If elected I will be available twice a week to meet with residents or visit them at their property if required.

NIGEL WAISTELL

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IGEL Waistell and his wife Pamela became involved with Tamborine Mountain whilst he was serving with the Army at Canungra. Regular visitors to the Mountain they purchased their first block of land on Main Western Road in 1982. They built, and moved to the Mountain in 2000.

Nigel’s working experience is built around the military and Local Government. He trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (UK) and subsequently served in the British and Australian armies. During a 7-year break from military service, he worked as the Training Manager for the Ipswich City Council. This work experience provided him with the necessary values and skills, namely integrity, honesty, zeal and energy, reliability, commonsense, judgement, initiative and powers of expression – to be an effective Councillor. His work with the Ipswich City Council showed him how effective a well-run council could be.

Becoming interested in local affairs he joined the Tamborine Mountain Progress Association and subsequently served in the position of Treasurer. Through the TMPA that he came to know Division 1 Councillor Derek Swanborough. He admired the way Derek was prepared to stand up for the rights of the community. After Derek’s announcement that he was standing for Mayor, Nigel was approached to see if he would stand as a candidate for Division 1 to replace Derek. Nigel was happy and honoured to accept the suggestion.

Nigel has no affiliation with any political party. He sees himself purely as a community member ready to serve the community.

If elected, Nigel has said that he would be in favour of the establishment of a finance committee to monitor expenditure at programme level, and a review of delegations – allowing councillors to decide on issues that affect their constituents, rather than having decisions made by bureaucrats.

He would work for the construction of the long-approved Long Road extension, make council more transparent by allowing more time for consultation with the community on Agenda issues and seek a resolution to the lack of disability access within the area.

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C AND I DATE S M AYORA L

NADIA O’CARROLL

RICHARD ADAMS

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ICHARD Adams has been a respected community leader in the SRRC area for more than a decade. Some of Richard’s achievements in the community: Current Positions • Scenic Rim Regional Councillor for Division 2, 2008/2012 • Member SRRC Internal Audit committee (for three years) • Member Summerland Way Promotional Committee • Patron of the Tamborine Pony Club • Member of the Lions Club of TM • Member Tamborine (Mtn) Masonic Lodge • Member Tour De Tamborine Committee • Member Historical Society Past Positions • President of TM Chamber of Commerce • President of TM Community Consultative Committee • Chairman of Steering Committee for Community Bank • President of TM Resident’s Association • Chairman of CareFlight Opera Committee • Member of local committee of South East Queensland Regional Plan • Board member & Secretary of Beaudesert Health and Welfare Association (now BeauCare) • Committee Member of the Beaudesert Shire Community Advisory Panel of Tourism • Committee Member of Beaudesert Community Advisory Panel • Centenary of Parks Committee member Professionally, Richard was a broadacre farmer, earthmoving contractor, retail outlet business partner, been involved in the field of Internet Marketing for ten years, moving to the REAL paradise in 1997.

He is a devoted father to his three adult children and grandchildren. In the past he has been secretary to a Presbyterian Church and President to various P&C committees; president of a flying club; president of local farm organisations, and has held senior executive regional roles in a political party.

In 2001, he was awarded the Federal Government’s Forde Electorate Volunteer of the Year Award.

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ADIA is a qualified accountant with a Bachelor of Business degree (accounting major) from University of Technology Sydney and has been a registered tax agent since 1977. She has worked with chartered accountants, including Price Waterhouse in Sydney, Hall Chadwick in Brisbane and also as trusts officer at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. In addition to her accounting employment, while living in Scotland for a year, she also worked in a country hotel and a horse riding centre.

Nadia is married to Kerry, an IT consultant; they have three adult children who were educated on Tamborine Mountain.

All of the family have been volunteers for local emergency services.

After the birth of her children Nadia worked in the family company which provides computer software and administrative services. Over the years the clients have ranged from multinational companies to sole traders working from home.

She has been a volunteer, member and office-bearer in a number of local community organisations. She was secretary of TM Rural Fire Brigade for a year and remains a support member of the brigade.

Nadia is a qualified water monitor with SEQ Catchments and an accredited volunteer with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

She is truly independent and does not belong to any political party.

Nadia’s association with Division 2 began 35 years ago when her parents bought acreage at Mt Tamborine. She has lived on Tamborine Mountain for twenty years. It is her home for life. She loves the sense of community, diversity, lifestyle and natural beauty of the Scenic Rim, is passionate about its future and believes that she can make a positive contribution as a councillor.

Nadia has been hearing from the residents of Tamborine that they feel neglected – all they require are some basics such as footpaths, mowing and drain-clearing. The same seems to be true of many in Div 2, who feel that the SRRC do not even know they exist apart from their rate notices! It would be her job as councillor to make sure that the whole division is properly cared for.

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JOHN BRENT

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ODAY, in keeping with my past term as Mayor, I aim to address you with an honest vision for the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain, filled with a positive and progressive outlook on the future of our community.

The Scenic Rim is rapidly developing to become Queensland’s second fastest growing region. We must prepare for this growth by delivering infrastructure and attracting new business investment to develop jobs and amenities, whilst ensuring the preservation of our treasured lifestyle.

These are issues I can readily advocate and understand, as both a life-long resident and local business owner within the Scenic Rim. I played an instrumental part in ensuring a stop to CSG in the Scenic Rim; utilising my close working relationship with Campbell Newman. Furthermore, my long involvement with government, environment, community and business groups means that I have a multi-faceted understanding of the direct needs of our community. As such, I am the only candidate with the runs on the board to work in close partnership with the new State Government to manage the coming growth and interest in the Scenic Rim, and to promote our beautiful region at this level.

Though the first term of the newly amalgamated council was challenging, through the cooperation of most councillors we have emerged financially stronger than when we started. We achieved record spending on roads and bridges and through direct and widespread consultation we developed the ‘Community Plan’, documenting a shared vision for the Scenic Rim. I am also proud to say that we distributed almost $500,000 in community grants funding. There is still much more to be done, and I have shown that I can deliver.

The foundations have been laid for a bright future. Let’s keep it that way!’

C ANDIDATES

WENDY CREIGHTON

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ENDY Creighton says she is determined to lead a Council that is about commitments, not promises; action, not excuses.

“Tamborine Mountain offers a unique and highly sought-after lifestyle but as a community it is at a crossroads.

“It is in danger of overdevelopment through inappropriate housing estates getting the green light from Council and from a flourishing tourism industry in desperate need of appropriate infrastructure.

“Excuses and band-aid fixes have been offered, but no real solutions.”

Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of dollars in ‘expert’ reports on maintaining the mountain’s lifestyle are gathering dust on Council shelves.

“Yet the real expert knowledge on how best to progress Tamborine Mountain resides within the community,” Wendy said.

“As Mayor, I will harness that knowledge and work with residents and their Councillors to progress real long-term solutions.

“I will listen to the people first, then decisions which meet their needs will follow.”

Wendy says she was motivated to stand for Mayor after listening to endless excuses on why overspending was ‘necessary’ – and watching local roads and services decline.

“Let’s get the basics right first without taxing our ratepayers out of their homes and local businesspeople out of their businesses.

It can be done and it will be done.”

Wendy was born in the Scenic Rim and with her husband, Mike, chose to bring up their six sons here. Wendy is a newspaper journalist and a small business owner. She has been an active community worker involved in a diverse range of innovative community development projects that have helped to prevent stagnation and foster the types of change that promote rather than destroy rural lifestyles.

She has run workshops and seminars on community development all around Australia and has served on a variety of State and Federal Government committees.

JOY DRESCHER

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OY Drescher (Sheil) elected 1979 to Beaudesert Shire. Alan Struss was Chairman. Councillor Vonda Youngman represented the Mountain ... Sheil and Youngman lost their seats 1985. Before this Vonda Youngman took young Councillor Sheil under her wing and introduced her to ‘her’ Mountain, thus both being instrumental in starting Botanic Gardens, bitumening the Goat Track, buying the land where Police Station and Vonda Youngman Community Centre are.

Joy was re-elected in 1988. She married Doug Drescher in 1991, became Mayor in 1997 and again in 2004. Beaudesert Shire had 66,000 people but two-thirds of them were given to Logan City by iniquitous amalgamation... and got only 10,000 people, more roads, remarkable little rate-base in return.

The proudest achievements of Joy’s career in Local Government was, with help and support of Rathdowney community, preventing Rathdowney being dammed. So Wyaralong Dam was built, filled in 26 days, now a premier outdoor recreation area.

With 3 terms as Councillor and 2 terms as Mayor, Joy Drescher is well qualified to be Mayor of Scenic Rim Regional Council. As second eldest of 11 children, mother of 4 (plus 2 of Doug’s), grandmother of 4 (plus 5 of Doug’s) and a great-grandmother too, Joy knows what it is like to be ‘short of a quid’... she knows the value of education, libraries, the arts, how to stretch the family budget. To keep her family together, she spent 8 years at the meatworks, so knows hard work.

Joy is past President of Beaudesert Rotary, Past Australian President POWERtalk, BADCAP member yearly running Arts in the Olives, dances weekly locally,Beaudesert U3A Art, performs her own poetry at markets, open studios and with Beaudesert Bush Bards.

DEREK SWANBOROUGH

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EREK Swanborough qualified in 1980 with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland, and obtained a Certificate as a Local Government Clerk in 1983, together with a Master of Business Administration at the Southern Cross University in 2005.

From 1979 to 1986 he worked as a Trainee Local Government Clerk and Senior Admin.

Officer (Planning & Development) at Moreton Shire Council then moved to Albert Shire Council (ASC) as Senior Admin.

Officer, Department of Environmental Health, then Administrative Research Officer in the Office of the Deputy CEO. While at ASC he spent four years as secretary of computer steering committee and introduced the first Geographic Information System which is still in use today in the amalgamated Gold Coast City Council.

Cr Swanborough worked at the Beaudesert Shire Council from 1990 to March 2006.

Following a restructure in 2000 from a six to a three department model, the Finance and Corporate Directorates were amalgamated.

When the positions were advertised nationally, Cr Swanborough was the successful applicant. He was responsible for all Corporate Services’ Budgets, Operational Plans and Annual Reports.

Among his successful projects were the management of the building of libraries in Jimboomba and on Tamborine Mountain, and he introduced the delivery of customer services into libraries. He also developed Council Internet/Intranet.

Cr Swanborough moved to the Ipswich City Council in March 2006 as Operating Manager/Acting General Manager, Economic and Community Development. When the General Manager left to pursue a career in the private sector Cr Swanborough became Acting General Manager with an annual department budget of $28 million.

A mid-career break of 9 months saw him doing voluntary work in Fiji in Homes of Hope, a refuge for abused and homeless single mothers and their children. He worked at the Logan City Council until the Local Govt. elections of 2008, when he was elected unopposed to the new amalgamated SRRC.

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POLICE NEWS

by Constable Pete Blundell, North Tamborine Police

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elcome back home to all who ventured near and far whilst on Easter holidays; hopefully you are all refreshed and relaxed and ready to get stuck back into it (work or school that is).

During the Easter and school holiday break we were kept busy by conducting Random Breath Testing, and patrolling vacant school grounds. As at time of drafting this report I can state that no offences have been detected on any of the school premises, which is pleasing.

I cannot say the same for traffic offences or drink driving offences and report that a number of motorists have unfortunately been issued traffic infringement notices for offences such as riding unregistered motorcycle, driving a motor vehicle when not authorised to do so (vehicle classification), and exceeding the speed limit. A number of drivers have been intercepted for drink driving offences and will face the Magistrate over the coming weeks.

Our detectives on the Gold Coast and in Coomera District have to date been very successful in apprehending a number of criminals for serious offences that have been committed on the Mountain in the recent past.

Some good old fashioned police investigative skills combined with an excellence in forensics

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work has enabled Police to capture and charge these villains and then put them in front of a court – outcomes pending.

Whilst you are going about your business on the Gold Coast you may or may not have sighted the new Police Helicopter (POLAIR ONE)? Even though we on Tamborine Mountain have not required the services of the chopper to date, we often hear the voices of the chopper crew over our police radio network.

Subliminally it is reassuring to us that we have an eye in the sky looking out for us. Just as I am typing I can hear (over the radio) that the chopper has just detected a hooning vehicle in Coomera, now driving at excessive speed on the motorway; unbelievably within 5 minutes that vehicle and driver is intercepted by a ground crew and in custody; that vehicle will be towed away – what a great law enforcement tool!

Now, just a reminder to motorists that school has recommenced. Please be mindful of the new speed limit timings in the school zones: 40km/hr between 7am and 9am and again between 2pm and 4pm. Please don’t be caught out, it can severely affect the hip pocket and your licence (points demerit) not to mention the embarrassment.

Adver sement

Open Le er to Tamborine Mountain Residents I WISH TO ADDRESS MISLEADING STATEMENTS MADE IN RECENT MAYORAL ADVERTISING AS TO WHY I DIDN’T VOTE FOR THE 2010/11 BUDGET. It has been suggested that it was to deny Tamborine Mountain funding.

How ridiculous! At the urging of management, rates were being cynically jacked up so they wouldn’t go up even more in this elec on year of 2011/12.

I objected to this deceit and disregard of ratepayers.

But there were other reasons why I didn’t vote for the budget.

FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT In 2009/10, a er consulta on with schools, Council applied for State subsidies for School Safe projects for school bikeways and traffic set-down areas to improve child safety. These received State approval: • Saint Mary’s Primary School, Bromelton Street Beaudesert – $200,000 • State School, Elizabeth Street Aratula – $280,000 • Tamborine Mountain State School, Long Road – $300,000 • Tamborine Mountain High School, Holt Road – $450,000 Subsidy $615,000 + Council Contribu on $615,000 = Total Cost $1,230,000 The approvals were given in 2009/10, yet Council did not allocate its contribu on in that year saying it didn’t have the “capacity” to complete the works, and deferred them un l 2010/11. However, in 2009/10 when another Main Roads job worth over $600,000 was cancelled, Council’s Engineering Director used the capacity which consequently became available to upgrade Charlwood Road at Aratula, without telling Council. Councillors were thus denied the opportunity to decide to proceed with the approved School Safe projects. For $615,000 schoolchildren across the region could have benefi ed from $1,230,000 worth of safety projects.

Then in the following year’s budget, 2010/11, Council canned all the School Safe projects completely! I protested strongly that this was irresponsible and dishonest. Cr Adams suggested Council fund part of one project – the bikeway now completed in front of Cedar Creek Winery – by cancelling over $120,000 of drainage projects on Tamborine Mountain. The last deluge on Tamborine Mountain had seen massive water damage to private property caused by Council’s inadequate drainage systems. That is why houses are s ll being flooded here.

As a former Finance Director I have never before seen such financial mismanagement, where the offer of a 50% subsidy for important projects impac ng on school safety was allowed to lapse and the whole year’s money for drainage projects was reallocated.

It defied logic that Council decided to spend in that same budget: • $3 million on fixing mber bridges some of which serviced just a few proper es; • $3 million on upgrading its fleet of trucks, graders and excavators; • $30 million on employee expenses, including $1 million for salary increases alone; and • that it would borrow $6.6 million to replace and move a good Beaudesert library to a poten ally inferior loca on.

Council complained about the State Government reducing subsidies to Local Government, yet when they were offered a staggering 50% subsidy they let it lapse. This decision affected so many families and the safety of their children across the Scenic Rim. Although my vote would not affect the outcome, I could not in all conscience vote for a budget that was so poorly dra ed and irresponsible – therefore I lodged a protest vote.

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Meisha’s “Create a Face”

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17th April 11-2pm WAS $99 – NOW $79 SPECIAL Max 8 per Class; All products supplied; Brushes available to purchase.

If you have your own bring them along!

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What’s in our creeks?

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O our waterways have a clean bill of health? Here on the mountain we pride ourselves on our numerous creeks that are so abundant after rain and keep flowing even in the driest spells. These creeks not only water our forests and support the creatures that live there, they also feed into the river systems on which nearby towns and cities depend. We need to know how healthy our waterways are. This also enables us to monitor any changes in banks and catchment areas – including any that could threaten the wellbeing of our ecosystems.

Since 2005 volunteers have been monitoring the health of several waterways on the mountain, in a scheme run jointly by SEQ Catchments and Tamborine Mountain Landcare.

FIND OUT MORE at a hands-on information session with fun activities for children – and grown-ups.

• Where: Tamborine Mountain State High School, Holt Rd, North Tamborine • When: Saturday 21st April, 10am–1pm (drop in when you can: morning tea provided).

Here you’ll discover • which Tamborine Mountain waterways are currently being monitored for water quality – and what the results are

• what kind of equipment is used and how it works • which little creatures live in our waterways • where more monitoring is needed • how you can get involved.

If you can’t make it to the information session but would like to be involved, phone Janine Sigley (SEQ Catchments) on 0400 910 678 or email jsigley@seqcatchments.com.au.

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E’RE lucky to have a cheese factory on Tamborine Mountain with experts who can turn out a wonderful array of cheeses to delight the palates of residents and visitors. Perhaps you’ve wondered how that basic white stuff you pour on your breakfast cereal can be transformed into so great a range of flavoursome cheeses. Perhaps you’ve wished you could do it yourself. After all, people have been making cheeses for millennia.

Today many people are rediscovering the pleasures of that ancient craft. To demonstrate the basics, Transition Tamborine Mountain (the mountain sustainability group) is hosting a cheese-making workshop on Saturday 28th April between 2 and 3 p.m.

The presenter, Valerie Pearson, is an experienced cheese-maker, who will show how it can be done using simple equipment and ingredients.

Soft cheeses like cottage cheese or ricotta are very easy to make at home. Hard cheeses like cheddar are a bit more complicated, but also very rewarding to make. The process involves adding a culture (special bacteria) to warm milk. Different cultures make different flavoured cheeses. These bacteria eat the lactose in the milk and turn it into lactic acid, which preserves the milk. Rennet is then added, which makes curds. These are pressed into a mould to make the cheese, which is

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then stored till it matures. The process, as well as the end product, is very enjoyable.

The workshop will be followed by the screening of a documentary, Fresh. This film celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people who are re-inventing our food system.

The agriculture that feeds most of us has become a large-scale industry, with all sorts of undesirable side-effects. But some pioneers (including those on the mountain) have developed healthier, sustainable alternatives. They offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.

When: 28th April Workshop 2-3pm, Film: 3.30-5pm.

Where: Eagle Heights Resort Hotel (enter through Reception) Cost: workshop $10; movie, gold coin donation. (Note: kits that include all the necessary equipment and ingredients will be available for purchase at the workshop for between $30 and $80.)

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Bird Watchers go North and West

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OVEBIRDS Pat and John Stockwell headed to Heron Island for their wedding anniversary and brought back evidence of an abundance of ocean birds.

The mateship of the eastern reef herons was noteworthy in that they represented the two plumage phases – one dapper dark grey, and the other white. 75,000 black noddies, sedentary and colonial, use the Pisonia trees for their untidy nests of seaweed and leaves.

Mutton Birds were nesting in burrows, their persistent cries at night creating a desire for ear plugs. Golden plovers in the grass were awaiting the migratory urge. Abundant terns included the elegant black-naped, bridled and the ubiquitous crested.

Pat later reported on the recent club visit to inspect the migratory waders at the Port of Brisbane.

There was a great variety, but numbers were markedly lower than previous years. This is thought to be an index of the loss of “stopover” littoral, particularly in Korea. The wader society has estimated the diminuation of populations of species in a range of 20-70%.

Gayle Malson took us to Western Australia’s Karri and Tingle country. A land of venerable eucalypts.

Here she “captured” an immature red-winged wren and showed us a “mystery” brown sea-bird – possibly an immature skua.

The bird Group has plans for a trip to the Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area on Wednesday 18 April. Interested bird lovers are always welcome. Jeff and Margaret Eller (5545 0995) will have the details.

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One small place on earth Red-legged Pademelon & joey – Thylogale stigmatica – garden, Eagle Heights

I wonder how widely known pademelons are in Australia, let alone elsewhere. They are the smallest of the macropods. The pademelons I filmed feeding in this secluded garden are Red-legged Pademelons. In the beginning I kept to the driveway, just inside the entrance. I saw the female with joey on at least two occasions and she stayed close to the far side of the lawn. In due course I was able to film from near the house. The maximum number of pademelons I saw feeding at one time was nine.

Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity.

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JOY DRESCHER FOR MAYOR FOR – Council, Staff and Community working together FOR – Improved local roads FOR – Better business opportunities AGAINST – Coal Seam Gas AGAINST – Wanton destruction of native fauna and flora PH. 5541 2378 joydrescher@bigpond.com

VOTE 1 JOY DRESCHER FOR MAYOR ON SATURDAY 28 APRIL OR IN PRE-POLL VOTING FROM 16-27 APRIL.

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JOY has the Knowledge gleaned from 16 years on Beaudesert Council and extensive travelling and networking all over the local countryside at local events over the 43 years living in the area.

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Heritage Centre Open Day Sunday April 22

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HE day will be a snapshot of yesteryear when the Tamborine Mountain Historical Society celebrates ‘Open Day’ at the Wongawallan Road Heritage Centre.

Each year ‘Open Day’ is becoming bigger and better simply because of the enormous interest people have in the stories, the exhibits and the people who have played a part in our progress over the years.

Take a walk back in time and experience the mountain’s unique heritage and get to understand our past and who we are.

The fabulous program offers residents and tourists of all ages and cultures a rich variety of activities to see, do and enjoy.

If you have any photos or documents pertaining to the mountain’s history it would be appreciated if you could bring them so we can scan them on the spot and store them for posterity in our archives. If you also bring a USB stick or CD we will make you a copy.

What’s happening on the day?

• Sausage sizzle • Tea, damper and cold drinks • Folks dressed in period costumes • Help in tracing your family history • Woodworking with original tools • Blacksmith in action • Butter churning • Interactive displays for children • The Heritage Centre is wheelchair friendly and exhibits are under cover (just in case of a light shower) Where else can you see a Blacksmith actually working or real butter being made on the spot?

Feel free to dress up in a period costume; it’s all part of the fun.

A great family day. Fun starts at 10am.

Free entry – a small donation would be appreciated Tony Smallwood Historical Society

Tm Creative Arts Open Weekend Next Weekend 21-22 April

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AMBORINE Mountain Creative Arts are having their open weekend in conjunction with the Historical Society’s Open Day 21-22 April. On the weekend of 21-22 April the Creative Arts Centre will present their open weekend and the Historical Centre will be open on Sunday 22 (see above).

This is an exciting chance to bring families and friends, visitors and locals to see what we can do on Tamborine Mountain.

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VINNIES (Good Works)

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THE At rear of Presbyterian Church BARGAIN Main Street Village $ AVE FTER surveying local residents about CENTRE A the reason they moved to The Mountain and the aspects of local shopping that they • 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

enjoy, the overwhelming answer is the village atmosphere. There is no doubt about it; locals enjoy wandering from one shop to the other and interacting. They enjoy personal service and getting to know the shopkeepers. I guess we would live in a city if we wanted the impersonal feeling of being surrounded by thousands of people.

Given the feedback from our community, business owners on Main Street have met to

discuss the enhancement of the atmosphere and the creation of Main Street Village.

There is a wide range of interesting ideas and we are holding an open forum for all interested parties to be involved from the beginning. We are keen to retain our country feel and not to over develop the area however we do feel there is much we can do to create an inviting environment for locals and visitors alike to enjoy.

Please join us at The Zamia Tuesday 17th April at 7.30pm. If you can’t be there and would like further information please contact Gina at Travelling Places on behalf of the committee.

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The Inspirational Concert

TAMBORINE VOICES CHOIR Directed by TANIA EDMUNDS

Sunday 29 April 2.30pm St George’s Anglican Church $25/$20 incl Afternoon Tea Bookings essential 5545 2540

Tamborine Voices Choir truly Inspirational OW into their second year, The Tamborine Voices Choir and Youth Choir, under the energizing direction of Tania Edmunds, are firing up for the first performance of 2012 with The Inspirational Concert on Sunday 29 April, 2.30pm, at St George’s Anglican Church.

There are so many things that inspire and uplift – moving words, a beautiful melody, gorgeous harmonies, laughter! Refusing to be stuck in a rut, Tamborine Voices again present a program that covers Classical to Popular, and Music Theatre to Opera - songs of stimulation and motivation that will enthuse you, pump you up, and rouse you.

There is something for everyone.

The Youth Choir is really hitting its stride this year, singing diverse songs from Christina Perri’s moving Jar of Hearts and A Whole New World from Alladin, to a quirky take on the spiritual Clear the Line. The principal choir is continuing to develop a

luscious sound, giving their unique touch to songs including Coldplay’s massive hit Fix You, and Pachelbel’s Canon in D. Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Jerome Kern, and Rogers and Hammerstein all get a hearing, with guest artist Tenor Glenn Lorimer singing up a storm with Cielo e Mar and The Holy City, and joined by the choir for Old Man River, to name a few, and also romantic mode when Tania joins Glenn in two of Opera’s most melting duets.

And yes, there’s a big surprise finish to this inspiring treat – don’t miss it!

The Inspirational Concert is to be held at 2:30pm Sunday 29 April at St. George’s Anglican Church, Dapsang Drive. Tickets are $25 and $20 concession, includes concert and afternoon tea. Both concerts last year were a sell-out, so booking are essential on 5545 2540 or ht.edmunds@bigpond.com.

GOLF CLUB REPORTS

12th Darryl Franklin and nearest the pin on 14 little Jimmy Dunn. Don't forget, residents or visitors can play in this event, you DO NOT have to be a member of a golf club or have a handicap. Just ring our Professional, Andy Koureas for details.

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Meals on Wheels Roster 18 hole stableford event Thursday 5th April What beautiful weather, but the field was somewhat reduced, perhaps everybody was preparing for Easter? But no matter all the usual suspects were there. Brad Fox who has shown such good for the last 12 months claimed top money with 38 points, from Darryl Franklin 37 points. Darryl, only last week won the Clubs matchplay championship, so the man is in great form.

Keep it up Darryl. Brad Fox also won the nearest the pin on hole 6 and Tony Murphy the approach on 12. Well done everybody.

9 hole Chook Run event Thursday 5th April Shane McMillan "The Enigma" plays only once a week and produces some amazing golf. Shane had 24 points even after blowing the last two holes for zilch and he won the event from Matt Manning 23 points. The course is still playing long and the rough can be very brutal, plus the greens had just been sanded so it makes those scores remarkable.

The Man Brad Fox was third on a three way countback with 22 points. Approach on the

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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

5543 6858

& Paykel - Asko Asea

DENTAL PROSTHETIST Affairs JOE RUSSELL VeteransProvider

Yes, you can.

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

G.J. Baldwin & Associates P/L

Tamborine Mower Repairs

Tamborine Mtn Electrical ACN 010980695 Lic. 36447

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

FIVE STAR SECURITY & ELECTRICAL

Coiffure HAIR

DESIGN

P: 5545 4783

M: 0413 233 530

For hair that looks good beyond the salon doors

HEALTH

Lic. No. 59907

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic • Commercial • Farm Installation • Repairs

Phone: 5545 2166 Shop 4, 15 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine (opp. Pharmacy)

MOWER REPAIRS

PROFESSIONAL REFLEXOLOGIST

Suppliers of new & reconditioned • Mowers • Brush Cutters JOHN DEERE Spares & Service

Ph 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

MOWING & SLASHING

Acreage Mowing

HEALTH FUND REBATES • Helen, 0413 919 212

Prompt Reliable Service

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

Now Available at Tamborine Mower Repairs

5545 1892 0428 451 892

BANKCARD, VISA, MASTERCARD

PACKAGING

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

GAS SUPPLIES

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

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

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

Insurance Work Welcome Free Quotes

Ph 5545 3793 • 0407 696 068

HAIRDRESSING

CLIPPERS NEST

Is your garden ready for spring & summer entertaining?

Would you like to attract wildlife?

Do you want envious friends & neighbours?

Local horticulturalist & lic’d structural landscaper • Design • Water features • Stonework • Planting • Paving & retaining walls Contemporary, native & formal gardens • MOB: 0411 805 589 – AH: 5545 3360

TAMBORINE TURF Est. 1966 GROWERS OF:

Ladies & Men’s Hairdressing

Premium Blue Couch, Greenlees Park and Kikuya Turf.

Shop 4, Southport Ave, Eagle Heights

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

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

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

Ph. 0417 001 536

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

Affinity Landscapes GLASS

All Tamborine Storage

Ph: All Hrs 5543

6133/5543 8441

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

eco painters bsa licence 1043639

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

D & D DECORATORS PAINTING & PAPERHANGING CONTRACTORS Domestic, Commercial, Industrial Lic. No. 062240

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

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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY PUMPS

PANEL BEATER

SWIMMING POOL MAINT’

ALLAN HAYES TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PANEL & PAINT

Aqua-Rex Pty Ltd trading as

POSITIVE POOL SERVICES

PH: 5545 2319

QBSA 1199330 ABN 78 118 167 829

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

Private and insurance work Total Car Care FREE QUOTES PICK UP DELIVERY

WINDSCREENS BRAKES RUST FOR R.W.C.

VALUER 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)

1 HAYES RD OFF TAMBORINE OXENFORD RD

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

All Aspects of Trade Phone BRETT CLEARY

5545 0115

• • • • •

Plumbing Drainage Roofing Guttering Pumps

Local Country

Interstate Pre-packing

Vic Palmer

VETERINARY SURGEON

REMOVALS Incorporating Tamborine Mtn Removals

Ph: 07 3287 4326 Mobile 0408 743 244

PLUMBING

Ian Lloyd

REMOVALIST

PO Box 107, Eagle Heights 4271 Phone 5545 0022 Fax: 5545 0200

RETAINING WALLS

Licensed Plumber QBS Lic No. 62248

LICENSED BACKFLOW PREVENTION

Rock and Timber Retaining Walls

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

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

PROFESSIONAL PUMP-OUT SERVICE AND REPAIRS TO:

At rear of Presbyterian Church

• Secondhand Furniture • Soft Furnishings • Kitchenware • Books • Toys • Accessories & Costume Jewellery • Ladies, Men’s & Children’s Clothing

Established on the Mountain since 1990 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 A/H Emergency Service Always Available

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

THE BARGAIN CENTRE $AVE

VETERINARY SURGERY

Septic ~ Treatment Plants ~ Grease traps Holding tanks ~ Sullage Tanks ~ Sullage Pumps 24/7 SERVICE – Tamborine Mountain resident PHONE: 5545 2692

D C

OPEN: Wednesday to Saturday 8.30am – 12noon

VACUUM PUMPING SERVICE

Other times by appointment

Ph 0422 545 443 • Ah 5543 1784

• Pumping of septic tanks • Enviro system • Grease Traps • Sullage • Holding Tanks and commercial hourly hire

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

GLEN HARVEY 0412 366 867 • 1300 302 676 glen@bioworx.com.au

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

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 a new venue at the Tamborine Mountain Showground Hall, every Wednesday morning 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.

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.

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 MOBILE MASSAGE: Qualified Therapist.

Maintain the health of your body with a regular therapeutic massage. Service also avail. to some offMountain 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

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

5593 4777

TAI CHI & QI GONG New Beginners’ Classes commence from 16 April, Eagle Heights & Beaudesert. Kinesiology & Massage by appointment. Improve your health. See www. ttcak.com or ph Gai 5545 2409 or 0409 066 501 TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSES Reiki, massage, iridology by appointment. Change your life for the better. Phone Jan 0418 281 227. 20 years experience.

WANTED: Green/orchid house, metal. Will remove. Ph 5545 4836 or 0418 157 326

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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