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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN 1350, 9 APR 2013

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Take a step back in time this weekend T HERE may be a Mr Darcy or an Elizabeth Bennett among the guests, as Tamborine Mountain takes a step back in time and a flight of fancy to Regency Era England this weekend. Lord and Lady Zamia (aka Iain and Alison MacPhail of Dance Kaleidoscope) have issued an open invitation to their Day of Dance and Delight, with Zamia Hall (the Zamia theatre on Main Street) the focus of the festivities on Saturday, April 13. It is an opportunity for everyone who has ever been lost in Austen to indulge their inner Emma Woodhouse or Mr Knightley or kick up their heels like Lydia Bennett and Mr Wickham. Setting the scene for the evening extravaganza will be a series of afternoon events, where participants can polish their genteel accomplishments and learn about Regency era card games, dance and costumes.

How to make a cameo, trim a reticule or create a new look with an elegant turban will be among the afternoon activities from 2pm, all for a modest donation. Mr John Dunn, of the 73rd Regiment of Foot, will be on hand to demonstrate some Regency surgery techniques from 2pm. This will be followed by dance displays and an opportunity to learn some new steps for the evening ball. The ball runs from 7.30pm to 11.30pm, with a light supper included, and is suitable for all ages. For non-dancers and wallflowers, there will be fun card games and other diversions. Tickets are $30 for adults, $50 for couples and concessions of $25 for adults or $40 for couples. Dress is formal evening wear or Regency costume, so start sewing. For further details, contact Lord and Lady Zamia on 5545 1905 or Sheree on 0403 202 298.

Right: Taking a step back in time to the Regency Era in preparation for this weekend’s events are members of Dance Kaleidoscope (clockwise from bottom left) Alison MacPhail and Iain MacPhail (aka Lord and Lady Zamia) with Vic Blake and Isobel Nash.

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your medals and your ribbons with pride. That’s the call from Tamborine Mountain RSL Sub-branch president, John Brookes, to all ex-servicemen and women – whether they served in World War Two, Korea, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam, Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan, Australia or anywhere else – and to members of the ADF and allied regular forces, National Service and CMF, as well as reservists and peace keepers. “To the people of Tamborine Mountain, women, men, girls and boys – will you too join in the commemoration?” asked Mr Brookes. For the first time this year, the Anzac Day parade will include a marching band, and Mr Brookes hopes that as many Mountain residents as possible will join in commemorating Anzac Day with those who did return and remembering those who did not come back. THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANZAC DAY ARE: 0500 hrs – Dawn Service at the War Memorial, corner of Main Street and Geissmann Road at North Tamborine, followed by Gunfire Breakfast at the Tamborine Mountain Bowls Club in Beacon Road. 1000 hrs – Anzac march forms up adjacent to the Zamia Theatre in Main Street, with veterans and ex-service people wearing own medals to the front, followed by family members wearing medals. Transport will be provided for incapacitated veterans wishing to take part in the march.

1030 hrs – Marchers step off and proceed north along Main Street to the intersection with Yuulong Street, with a right wheel into Main Street south. The salute will be taken by Major James Francis, with the saluting base approximately 80 metres north of the War Memorial. The salute will be an eyes left. The march will terminate in Griffiths Street at the direction of the Parade Marshal, Clive Cust. 1100 hrs approx. – The Anzac Day Service commences. Anyone wishing to lay a wreath is most welcome to do so. The service will be followed by light refreshments at the Bowls Club. Everyone is welcome to join members of the RSL there.

A ‘cuppa’ and a chat with Federal Member EDERAL Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz, will move his “office” to Hillbilly Coffee in Main Street between 1 and 3 pm today with an invitation to Mountain residents to “come and have a cuppa and a chat”. He will be at the Outpost Café,

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Our masthead features the Great Barred Frog (Mixophyes fasciolatus), a ground-dwelling amphibian native to the rainforests of the Tamborine Mountain area.

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Canungra, from 10am to 12pm with the same invitation. Mr Buchholz said he was prepared for a wide range of questions on a variety of subjects, including the contentious superannuation developments announced by the Australian Government last week.

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Oswald clean-up across Tamborine Mountain costs half a million dollars HE battering by ex-tropical cyclone Oswald has cost the Scenic Rim Regional Council almost half a million dollars just to clear up trees and other vegetation on Tamborine Mountain. In a question and answer session at a recent Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce lunch, Council’s Infrastructure Services Director, Patrick Murphy, said that while the final calculations had yet to be done, the green waste pick-up from parks and footpaths on the Mountain was edging towards $500,000. A guest speaker at the lunch at Cedar Creek Wineries, Scenic Rim Mayor, John Brent, said he stood by his previous remarks that it made a lot of sense to remove trees from around power lines along roads and streets. “I’m not talking about wholesale bulldozing as some people are implying,” said Cr Brent. “I’m talking about practical and sensible measures that will help maintain the integrity of electricity supply to the Mountain.” His view was strongly supported by many of the 40 guests at the lunch, as well as senior Energex personnel, who said that trees near power lines posed the biggest threat to the integrity of the Mountain’s

power supply. Energex believed that many people were planting the wrong types of trees beneath power lines. In the past two years, some $9 million had been spent by Energex Chamber president on improving the Chris Kite electricity system’s reliability on Tamborine Mountain but that without clearing trees from around power lines the area would still suffer power interruptions. Chamber president, Chris Kite, said that the answer to Tamborine Mountain’s electricity problems would be solved by the installation of underground power lines. While acknowledging the high cost of underground installation of power lines, Mr Kite said it was imperative that a start be made as soon as possible. He was strongly supported in his views on underground power by Warren Morton who said: “If we don’t make a start now, we’ll be sitting here in 20 years time still discussing it.”

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GC SENIORS ONTHENET TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE Wongawallan Rd, Eagle Heights Friday 12 April The ever-popular Jennifer Luke from Magpie Digital will speak on Digital Cameras – “Which one best suits my needs?” and “Breaking through the jargon.” Tea/Coffee & chat from 9.30am Presentation 10.00am

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Probus Club celebrates 30 years

AMBORINE Mountain men’s Probus Club is celebrating its 30th anniversary. On 16 February 1983, it held its inaugural meeting at Bungunyah Manor, with a membership of 50. In the 30 years since then the club has progressed strongly with current membership nearly 100. The club celebrated this milestone at its February and March meetings with the cutting of a cake by its three senior members: at right above, David Rankine (29 years), centre David Early and left, George Fisher (25 years each). A framed presidents’ collar and certificates of appreciation were presented to past presidents. The collar contains the

capacity crowd packed the Vonda Youngman Community Centre for Tamborine Mountain’s first Blue Light Disco of the year. Hundreds of teens and tweens danced the evening away to their favourite songs turned up to full volume, with parents and police ensuring they had

individual name bars for each president since foundation. Probus had its origins in the UK with the first club established in 1965 at Welwyn Garden City. The first club in the South Pacific region was formed in 1974 in New Zealand. Tamborine Mountain was the 124th in the South Pacific region, the 23rd in Queensland, and is currently ranked 31st in membership for Queensland. The club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre. For membership enquiries and further details about Probus, phone the secretary, John Stockwell, on 5545 0737.

maximum fun in a safe environment. The Blue Light Discos, run once a term during the school year by Tamborine Mountain Police, help to raise funds for community initiatives such as the defensive driving course, which is provided free to all Tamborine Mountain’s Year 12 students.

Blue Light event a highlight for Mountain’s youth

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An Easter bonnet, with lovely things upon it

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T’S said that if you want to get ahead, get a hat, and no more so when it comes to an Easter bonnet parade. In the countdown to the school holidays, there was plenty of egg-citement as students from the Mountain’s schools and kindergartens paraded their Easter bonnets. There were sensational confections

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trimmed with confectionery and bold and beautiful bonnets to turn a mad hatter’s head. This is how children and teachers from Coleman Square Community Kindergarten, St Bernard State School and Tamborine Mountain State School prepared to celebrate Easter.

Highs and Lows

EATHER reports usually mention low and high pressure systems, fronts and troughs because these terms relate to atmospheric air pressure which is a major driver of wind and weather. Air pressure at any point is the total weight of the air above that point. This is determined by the number of molecules present. Dense humid air contains more molecules than less dense, dry air and therefore exerts more pressure. One cubic metre of air weighs about one kilogram. At the surface of the earth, this is about 10,000kg (10 tonnes) per square metre, or 14lb per square inch. Pressure can be expressed in millibars, the height in millimetres, of a column of mercury needed to balance the weight of the air in a mercury barometer; or as hectopascals which is the international unit for measuring atmospheric pressure (1hPa = 100 Pascals = 1mb). At sea level normal air pressure is 1013.25mb. Due to unequal heating, the atmospheric air pressure also becomes unequal, and the pressure gradient created by this inequality creates air movement, wind and weather. Parcels of air that are homogenous areas of pressure, temperature and humidity are subject to processes which can transform them into areas of low or high pressure. Low pressure systems are formed when a parcel of air is lifted. As the air rises, the pressure falls, causing expansion, which pushes back against the surrounding air which expends energy causing the air parcel to lose heat. The rising air spirals inward in a clockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere (anti-clockwise in Northern Hemisphere). As the air cools, water vapour

condenses, causing clouds, precipitation, storms and high winds. The clouds act as a blanket so low pressure systems do not have extremes of temperatures. High pressure systems are formed when a parcel of air sinks down. As the air subsides, it is subject to compressional heating by the surrounding air which evaporates water vapour and dries the air parcel. The sinking air spirals outwards in an anti-clockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere (clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere). High pressure systems are associated with clear skies and dry weather, because there are no clouds to blanket the atmosphere. High pressure systems have more extremes of temperature Across the globe there are several consistently low and high pressure regions: Equatorial low – 0-10°, sub-tropical high – 20-35 degrees, sub-polar low 60°, polar high 90°. Air pressure is also an important factor in the creation of regular cyclical weather patterns such as the monsoons. High and low pressure systems are mobile and move over the Earth’s surface. The leading edges between the moving air masses are delineated as cold or warm fronts. Weather maps indicate pressure as isobars drawn at 4hPa intervals, black arrows indicate wind direction, barbed lines show cold with the barbs indicating the direction of movement. Birdwalk – Wed 17/5 Coombabah Lakelands Bushwalk – Sat 13/5 – Border Track Nadia O’Carroll

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HE police news reported fortnightly in the Tamborine Mountain News is just one way we endeavour to keep our community informed about what we are up to or what has occurred in the North Tamborine Police division of late. Probably the most significant event that will occur for us in the near future will be the closing down of the Coomera Police District. This in no way will affect the way in which we respond to jobs or the way we do business or interact with this community. Two super police districts will be created in the South East Police region which we have always been a part of: namely the Logan Police District and the Gold Coast Police District. Our station will return to the guardianship of the Logan Police District and life will go on as usual. TAKE CARE AGAINST BREAK AND ENTER OFFENCES Sergeant Jones has asked me to just remind readers to be aware that we do have thieves who visit the mountain from time to time, and that break and enter offences do occur on the Mountain. Please lock your doors and set your alarms when not at home. But also keep a lookout for uninvited intruders even when you are at home, as we have had a few “sneak type” burglaries in recent times. If you are going on holidays or will be away for a period of time please inform a trusted neighbour or family member to keep an eye on your home, or inform us and we can make patrols in your area. SAFE DRIVING OVER EASTER I have to say that conducting traffic patrols on the Mountain has become a delight recently with very few traffic offences being detected. I personally would like to thank drivers for driving safely (on the whole) during these Easter school holidays as I have attended no traffic crashes during this period. I will not get the opportunity to advise drivers about road safety in the school zones before school re-

by Constable Pete Blundell commences Monday, so please just take care in the 40km/hr zones next week. DOCUDRAMA MIRRORS REAL LIFE SITUATION Recently, Police, Ambulance and the Fire Service were invited to the Tamborine Mountain State High School to take part in the annual docudrama event. The docudrama depicts a mock traffic crash in which a number of young persons are involved in a car crash where alcohol is involved. The driver is breath tested and as a result of that test is arrested for a drink driving offence, a number of young passengers are treated by paramedics at the scene and later conveyed to hospital; fire officers are forced to cut open a vehicle to retrieve an injured person from a twisted wreck and one person is unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. The actors are all students studying drama at the high school, complete with makeup, skilled up in their roles and with the appropriate docudrama attitudes (drink driver abusive, argumentative and non co-operative with police, subsequently handcuffed). Of course it’s all make believe, but it could happen and it does happen with seemingly repetitive outcomes. A number of other people always attend the docudramas and their input – though less dramatic than fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles attending with lights and sirens – is just as or even more important in the aftermath of a tragic incident. I am talking about the lawyers/solicitors, doctors and funeral undertakers who were on hand to answer questions and explain their roles to the Grade 12 students attending the docudrama. A number of the students were quite upset after viewing the docudrama and it was good to see teachers and other students and their mates supporting each other. However, if just one young driver walks away from that docudrama and takes on the notion not to drink and drive, we have done our job. Thanks to all involved.

Hope grows that local horse facility will ride out financial storm to remain a going concern

HERE are hopes within the Canungra community that one of Australia’s premier training facilities, Patinack Farm, will be sold as a going concern as embattled mining magnate Nathan Tinkler prepares to jettison his horse racing interests. Patinack Farm can accommodate more than 300 horses and there were fears its loss would deal a major blow to the local economy. There were reports last week that some

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150 employees could potentially be out of work and that local suppliers would suffer a loss in trade. However, Scenic Rim Deputy Mayor and Division 3 Councillor, Virginia West, was among those hopeful that Patinack Farm would find a buyer as some interest had already been expressed in the property. “It is a fabulous asset for the Canungra area and I personally hope that it can be sold and continue to operate as a going concern,” she said.

Mean-hearted theft disappoints Ashleigh

OR more than a year Ashleigh Cooper, a Tamborine Mountain Year 9 student, has been working hard collecting and bagging manure to sell outside her home near Tamborine Village to earn money for the upkeep of her much loved horse. Every weekend Ashleigh spends close to two and a half hours working on her project. Recently, however, she again became the victim of a mean and heartless act when 10 bags of horse manure, each selling for the modest sum of $2, were stolen from in front of her driveway. Ashleigh uses an honesty box for people to deposit the money for the bags they buy. In this case the bags were all taken and no money left. This is a low and despicable act that has occurred more than once in the last few months. A disappointed Ashleigh said that some people leave less than the correct amount in the honesty box, and others do not pay at all. She hopes that everyone who takes the bags of manure in future will be honest and pay for what they take. Charlotte Stubbs

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Property management strategy adopted OUNCIL has adopted a 10-year strategy for the management of its land holdings throughout the region. Council currently holds 580 parcels of open space that have been set aside for the community either by the State, where Council acts as trustee, or which is administered by the organisation as freehold or leasehold property. These parcels include land for

community use, such as parks, sporting fields, swimming pools, camping grounds and council facilities, through to land suitable for future residential, industrial or commercial development. “This strategy has been developed to ensure Council’s significant bank of land holdings is managed in an effective manner,” said Council’s Corporate and Community Services Committee chair, Cr Nigel Waistell.

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OCAL residents are being urged to support the region’s small business community and shop locally. Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause said: “Every dollar spent at one of our local small businesses stays local, and has a direct benefit to our region. Small Business Minister, Jann Stuckey, who launched the Buy Locally Campaign with Premier Campbell Newman, said the campaign was supported by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland. The Chamber’s CEO, Stephen Tait, said small businesses were the lifeblood of the State, making an unrivalled contribution to its economy and employment. Mr Krause said there were almost 412,000 small businesses in Queensland and the campaign would support and strengthen Beaudesert electorate communities.

HE first step has been taken towards the development of a unified planning scheme for the Scenic Rim region. Council has adopted the commencement report for the project, marking the beginning of a three-year process to draft the new document. Since the formation of the Scenic Rim region in 2008, the council has been operating under three separate planning schemes: the Beaudesert Shire Planning Scheme 2007, Boonah Planning Scheme 2006 and the Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006. A single scheme is expected to bring consistency. Planning and Development Committee chair, Cr Jennifer Sander, said extensive community consultation would be undertaken throughout the different stages of the project.

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Councillor’s Comment Nigel Waistell – DivisioN 1

FLOODS AND STORMS I want to acknowledge again the work that has been done and will be done by the Council staff in getting the shire back to normal. The task has been enormous. I also want to thank the community for your patience. There are many tasks on the “To Do” list and it will take a little while yet to complete them. However, if you have an emergency, then please call Council on 07 5540 5111. BUDGET FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2013-14 Council staff have started to prepare next year’s budget and will complete their work during April. Councillors will then commence their deliberations in May. As previously stated, drainage has become my priority and I will be seeking a greater allocation to the drainage program. EAT LOCAL WEEK The Scenic Rim “Eat Local Week” has been planned for 23 to 30 June 2013. This is all about Eat, Learn, Explore and Buy locally throughout the Scenic Rim. For more information, please visit www.eatlocalweek.com.au or phone 07 5540 5314. LAND VALUATIONS Your Annual Land Valuation notice will have recently appeared in your letter box and, for most people, you will probably have had a drop in your site valuation. The new site valuation will be used as a basis for the Council’s rates. However, be advised that Council uses a three year average rather than a single valuation. If you have a question, please contact me. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER, WITCHES CHASE I had a chance meeting with Energex last week and I asked them about co-use of their tower at the western end of Beacon Road. They were open to the suggestion and I hope that communication will commence between Telstra and Energex. In the meantime, our local State Member has started communication with the Environment Minister. BUSHFIRE SURVIVAL PLAN The bushfire season is not far away and you should be asking yourself “what did I learn from the floods.” You need to commence planning on your Bushfire Survival Plan and should refer to the distributed “Prepare, Act, Survive” document. Be advised that the Long Road extension is open for emergencies and I am consulting with the various agencies as to how its use will be co-ordinated. MAIN ROAD MEDIAN STREET BEAUTIFICATION I will be seeking your opinions on the beautification of the Main Street median strip on Saurday 27 April at a stand outside the Post Office. One of the questions is whether you would prefer picnic shelters or more picnic tables. GREEN WASTE KNOLL ROAD The Knoll Road green waste site is re-opening on Monday 15 April and the Long Road site will be closed. CONSULTATION The next consultation in the library will be on Monday 22 April, 4pm to 5.30pm. I am also available for one-on-one meetings at your convenience. My contact details are: Home: 07 5545 0223; Mobile: 0423 931 075; Email: npw1@sctelco.net.au and nigel.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

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CORPORATE PLAN The Scenic Rim Regional Council draft corporate plan extends from 2013 to 2018 so the public only has an opportunity to make comments on a corporate plan every five years. Thanks to community members and community associations who provided feedback on the current draft corporate plan. The next stage is for a review of the draft document which includes consideration of the points raised by the community. e-NEWS Individuals and associations who wish to keep informed of SRRC news by receiving emails can subscribe to news@scenicrim through SRRC website. CHEMICAL COLLECTION PROGRAM Chemclear provides agricultural and veterinary chemical users with a collection and disposal pathway for their unwanted chemicals. SRRC is supporting the annual Chemclear chemical collection program. Please register by 19 April on line www.chemclear.com.au by phone 1800 008 182 or by contacting SRRC on 5540 5433. ROADS In response to frequent complaints I have received from Tamborine Mountain and Tamborine constituents about the traffic hazards and road degradation caused by the daily procession of water tankers travelling Tamborine Mountain roads to service a small number of water extraction businesses, I wrote to the Minister of Transport and Main Roads. In response I have been informed that TMR acknowledges that the heavy vehicle advisory signage currently in place can cause confusion to motorists and that it plans to conduct a review of this signage on Statecontrolled roads leading to Tamborine Mountain. At present these signs are merely advisory, and are currently being ignored by the water tankers. Unless the signage changes to become enforceable it is difficult to envisage how a signage review alone can alleviate either the problems or public concerns. On a more positive note there are plans to improve a number of intersections along Mundoolin Connection Road. Further information about roads can be obtained from Department of Main Roads website www.tmr.qld.gov.au telephone 131940. ANGER AT NAME CHANGE REQUEST A request to change the name of parts of Tamborine and Cedar Creek to “Upper Yarrabilba” has been made to the State Government. Although the area is within Logan City Council boundaries, neighbouring residents of Scenic Rim Division 2 are angry and concerned not only at the possibility of the renaming but also that they have had to take the time and effort to make submissions to counter a request by a corporation, acting in its own interest, to re-brand existing localities. MY CONTACT DETAILS: Email: nadia.o@scenicrim.qld.gov.au Tel: 5540 5402 Mobile: 0418 221 453 Council website: www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au

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A pair of busy bees... Jamie and Charlie Hamblyn join the Lions sewers in helping to make bags for cancer patients and ‘premmie pods’ for babies.

Sewing a stitch in time for premmies

OSPITAL life has been made a little easier for premature babies and cancer patients, thanks to Tamborine Mountain Lions’ recent sewing bees. A club member’s involvement in a sewing group led to the Lions’ involvement in the project, with three successful working bees already completed and another planned for the middle of the year.

Bags have been made for patients undergoing chemotherapy as well as ‘premmie pods’, used in neonatal units in hospitals in Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast. “Premmie pods are used in humidicribs in neonatal units to give babies a sense of security and to allow the baby to be lifted with all the tubes still attached,” club member Frances Dempsey explained.

Transformation challenge on again

OLLOWING its highly successful Body Transformation Challenge last year, MainFitness gym is about to launch a brand new 12-week challenge that is open to all ages and physical abilities. You definitely don’t have to be a gym junkie or the fittest member of the community to enter. Winners will be selected according to their individual transformation. This can include body fat loss, lean muscle gain, increased strength and endurance, and improved cardio vascular fitness. Five personal trainers will be on hand at the state-of-the-art gym to support participants on their journey towards a new and improved version of themselves. A MainFitness spokesman said that last year’s challenge had produced some outstanding results for those who took part. He said that one of the key benefits of committing to an organised group challenge and working towards a goal with likeminded people was that individuals were more likely to stay focused and achieve the results they wanted. Other new offerings at the gym include

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Beginner and Immediate Circuit classes and Pilates classes. The Beginner and Immediate Circuit classes are best suited to participants who are: • novices to classes or just starting back with a fitness regime, • new to classes in general and would like to spend more time focused on teaching technique and terminology, and • are of an older age or simply prefer to work at a slower pace. These classes are regarded as an excellent way to combine all forms of fitness in one session to get an all-over body workout. Many people have discovered the benefits of Pilates as a unique method of body conditioning that integrates muscle control, breathing, flexibility, strength training and body awareness. By dropping into the gym, you can find out all about the Pilates classes. If it is not possible to get to classes, personal training time can be booked. For MainFitness opening hours and general information, go to www.mainfitness.com.u

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residents, stakeholders and the State Government. Their feedback and concerns were all taken into account in Council’s decision-making. I acknowledge there are those in the community who continue to hold an opposing view to Council’s decision, as is their right. However, having undertaken a comprehensive consultation and assessment process in 2011 and TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN WASTE subsequently delivered a $300,000 plus TRANSFER FACILITY outcome to the community in 2012, the issue has reached its conclusion. ast October, Council unveiled more Ultimately any additional transfer facility than $300,000 worth of on the Mountain would be a costly improvements to the Tamborine endeavour for both Council and Scenic Mountain Waste Transfer Facility on Rim ratepayers, with the outcome of Knoll Road. These significant improvements, which duplicating a service that Council has provide the local community with a first- made a significant investment to provide class waste facility, ensure the long-term elsewhere. It is time for us to move forward and viability of the Knoll Road site for the focus on other matters of importance to purposes of green and general waste the Mountain. disposal. The establishment of a temporary green FLYING FOX POPULATIONS waste facility at the corner of Long and Council continues to consider its options Hartley Roads following the Australia with regard to the management of flying Day long weekend storm was only fox populations across the Scenic Rim and required due to the unprecedented will deliver a plan by the end of April to volume of green waste and debris created provide clear direction on this issue. by ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald. State legislation provides a range of Suggestions a separate and new green management tools to local government waste facility is required on the Mountain and primary producers to reduce the based on massive short-term demand impact of flying fox activity. generated by a natural disaster do not At the core of any management hold weight. It is unreasonable to assess measures adopted will be a commitment to the Knoll Road site against such a ensuring the health and safety of the measure. Scenic Rim community, balanced against Council’s decision to remain at the Knoll Road site for the foreseeable future the need to provide a habitat for our native was by no means an arbitrary one. Issues wildlife. This is a complex issue. However, what relating to the site, particularly is abundantly clear is that large flying fox surrounding tenure, date back almost a colonies are incompatible with residential decade. Eventually nine options were areas. comprehensively investigated before Our plan will align with the prevailing Council’s decision in August 2011 to community sentiment in relation to the continue operating at the site over the present and future management of flying long term. fox populations. This lengthy assessment process John Brent involved substantial consultation with

$70,000 in arts funding anticipated next year

ORE than $70,000 worth of arts funding is anticipated for the Scenic Rim region next financial year. Council has signed off on its application to the Regional Arts Development Fund Program (RADF) for co-funding of the 2013-14 program, approving $30,000 of funds with an application to Arts Queensland for a co-contribution of $43,333. RADF supports the professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland. The program provides funding for one-off, short-term projects that offer professional arts, cultural and heritage opportunities. “In our first round of RADF grants for 2012-13 last September, Council provided $37,494 in support to arts initiatives with

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an estimated worth of more than $275,000,” said Corporate and Community Services Committee chair, Cr Nigel Waistell. “Applications for funding under round two closed on March 29, with $33,606 available to support suitable projects. “Local artists and cultural workers can apply to RADF under the categories of: developing regional skills; building community cultural capacity; interest-free arts loan; cultural tourism; contemporary collections/stories; regional partnerships; concept development; and arts policy development and implementation. Scenic Rim RADF chair, Cr Rick Stanfield, said Council’s ongoing support of the program was reflective of the important role the arts played in the social fabric of local communities.

School shows its support for anti-bullying message HE entire St Bernard State School community stood shoulder to shoulder in the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, as shown by the photo above. Principal Mark Ionn said parents showed their support for the initiative by sending their children to school in orange and

teachers engaged the students in a variety of activities focused on bullying, outlining St Bernard’s consistent approach to dealing with the issue. “Even though we have very rare incidences of physical violence and bullying, discussing how to respond to verbal and the ever increasing occurrences

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of cyber bullying provided students with strategies to keep in their ‘toolkit’ when confronted by these situations,” he said. Event organiser, Nicole James, thanked parents for their support of the day, and said the anti-bullying message would continue to be reinforced throughout the year.

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HE recent TMC Has Talent competition revealed plenty of undiscovered stars among Tamborine Mountain College’s students. After a series of auditions and rehearsals, the finalists wowed the audience with their professionalism, in acts ranging from standup comedy to instrumental music, dance and vocal performances. But perhaps the greatest round of applause was reserved for the College’s teachers (above), who proved a class act with a dance medley grand finale including Nutbush City Limits, the Time Warp and the Chicken Dance which raised the roof. While all of the finalists were winners just through their participation, the stand-out student acts were Ruby Luck (left) for her violin solo, Jess Moss for her vocal performance, drummers Monty and Eliza Leng and Harry Potter tribute songster Eddy Sarroff.

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IM Lyne was born in Sydney on December 12, 1964. He attended the South St Ives Primary School and, at the age of 10, entered the Knox Grammar Prep School. He then moved to the Upper School, where he made good friends, and was well liked by the staff and students. Tim was no great academic, nor did he excel on the sporting field, but he impressed the teachers with his openness and honesty. At the end of 1981 Tim, aged 17, relocated with his parents Brian and Wendy to Mount Tamborine. Once settled after the move, he attended Gatton Agricultural College, where he obtained his Diploma in Horticulture in 1986. During his time at the college, Tim met Robyn Gerrard who was also studying the horticulture course two years behind him. They married in 1989 and moved to Brisbane where they were both employed by a horticultural company, with Tim as manager of the landscape maintenance works at Sanctuary Cove. In 1994, Tim went on to start his own horticultural consultancy business. He set up an office at Eagle Heights after finding working from home unsatisfactory, partly due to the arrival of Daniel in 1996, Ellen 1998, and Sammy in 2000. The business started to grow, and Tim became involved in developing maintenance schedules for the Roma Street Parklands and the Sydney Olympic Games site, together with the design of parklands and streetscapes for the Pacific Pines development on the Gold Coast. His many projects included a consultancy to Ipswich City Council, advising on the maintenance of the region’s many parks. Here on the mountain, Tim was involved in the growth of St George’s Anglican Church. He was always present at any working bees, subject to his own work times, was the clown and/or MC at a number of Spring Fairs, and a leader in a Youth Group in the early eighties. Tim served as a member of Parish Council and was Priest’s Warden for some two years, showing great sensitivity and leadership during that time. In 2008, Tim turned his business mind to new challenges, joining forces with others to assist in the growth and development of an information technology company providing IT solutions to businesses. Tim never had any computer training, was self-taught, and a marvel in his knowledge and ability with computers.

Timothy Lyne Soon after, as the business was starting to grow, he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in February 2011, and he had to retire. This disease affects the neurons in the brain controlling the muscles and over a twoyear period Tim’s disabilities were constantly changing. The patterns of weakness vary from person to person with MND. Within a year, as Tim’s muscles gradually weakened and wasted, he lost the ability to walk. Within 18 months he could no longer swallow and within two years he had lost the ability to speak. The cause of MND is not known and there is no cure. Only 48 years old, Tim passed away peacefully at home on March 15 from respiratory failure. His funeral was held at St George’s Anglican Church, which had been a great part of Tim’s life, and he was buried at the Tamborine Mountain Cemetery. Tim’s family are very thankful for the beautiful people who supported them and travelled the journey with them – from their prayers to practical assistance in every way possible. The Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland Inc relies heavily on grants and community support to enable it to continue providing services. Donations to help towards further research and continuing services can be made to: Motor Neurone Disease Assoc of Qld Inc, PO Box 1039, Inala East, Qld. 4077 or www.mndaq.asn.au

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T U R N I N G T H E S CR E W S O N C R I M E In the Coomera Police District there has been a large quantity of Number Plates stolen from vehicles. Some of the stolen number plates are being used to evade identification in various crimes such as stealing of petrol and robbery or to avoid paying tolls. When a number plate is stolen it can quite often result in great inconvenience to the victim, such as: reporting the matter to police; the possible numerous statutory declarations & letters to explain that it was not your vehicle involved when the stolen plate is photographed on a speeding vehicle or going through a toll booth.

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An afternoon program of dance workshop, craft & displays, followed by an evening dance in the style of Jane Austen

At the Zamia Hall Main Street, North Tamborine Afternoon Program: 2pm (gold coin donation)

Evening Dance: 7pm

Music by “Sounds Austen” Costume: Regency or Formal Evening Wear Light Supper Provided

TICKETS: ADULT $30, COUPLE $50 CONCESSION $25, CONCESSON COUPLE $40

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Community groups to share $40,000 funding

HIRTY-SIX community groups will share more than $40,000 funding from Scenic Rim Council’s Community Grants Program. A total of $41,463 will be divided among the successful groups under round three of the 2012-13 program which helps fund projects and events that benefit the community. “Council received 36 applications for funding assistance in round three and all applicants were provided with a level of financial support,” said Community Services Committee chair, Cr Nigel Waistell. “The Community Grants Program is one of Council’s most successful and popular initiatives and it is one of the many ways Council is lending a helping hand at a grassroots level within our communities.” A total of $175,000 has been allocated to fund the four rounds of the program this financial year, with more than $73,000 provided to community groups in the first two rounds. Submissions for round four close on May 10. Local beneficiaries of round three are: Tamborine Equestrian Group Purchase PA system and microphones U3A Tamborine Mountain Purchase a projector screen Canungra RSL Sub-Branch Purchase PA system Tamborine Mountain Community Men’s Shed Assoc. Purchase machine items and hand tools Tamborine Mountain Garden Club Host Springtime on the Mountain Tamborine and District Riding Club Purchase training equipment Tamborine Mountain Community Kindergarten Assoc. Purchase laptop and large screen Tamborine Mountain State School P&C Equipment for environmental initiative Tamborine Mountain Golf Club Conduct coaching clinics Canungra Owls Soccer Club Conduct field maintenance Canungra Social Swim Club Purchase a laptop and printer Tamborine Mountain Community Care Conduct mental health activity days Tamborine Mountain Sports Assoc. Install street and building signage NB. Community Grant allocations may fund listed items in part or in full depending on cost of project.

One small place on earth

Long-horned (longicorn) Beetle – Tricheops ephippiger, garage, Eagle Heights. EEING things that others don’t is supposedly part of my stock in trade. Alas, I have frequently proved to myself that I am a master at not registering things in plain view. I mention this because for years I passed a garage on my daily walk, never noticing the moths, some easily visible from the road, resting there on the morning after the night before, thanks to the outside lights being left on overnight. Among the moths I have seen stick insects, spiders, caterpillars, cicadas, mantids, ants and on a few occasions, a couple of specimens of this superb, bright yellow beetle.

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

Tamborine Mountain rainfall for March, 2013

HIS March was another wet month following on the very wet January and February. Fern St recorded 238mm. This gives a total of 1370mm for the first quarter of 2013 which figure is the third highest for the three months after 2603mm in 1974 and 1834mm in 1947. At Fern St the expected March rain is 155mm and the average is 192mm. The SOI has been within +10 and -10 for most of the year which encompassed a very dry period and a very wet period. These values of the SOI indicated a probability of 50 percent drier or wetter than average; in other words average rainfall. It is a good example of probabilities. ‘Probable’ means likely but that likelihood is not always met. So for the last year the rainfalls weren’t always what were likely. From the 14th there was a broad cloud mass over SE Queensland with embedded lows which coalesced off-shore and gave us a drenching. Another trough into the upper atmosphere brought more rain from the 24th to almost the end of the month. Mike Russell, 5545 3601

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REGULAR MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES

AQUA AEROBICS Mon Wed Fri 7am, Tues 7.30am; Thurs 7.30am at the pool Phone 5545 2500 BADMINTON Social players, all levels. Mon 7pm9pm at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre (except Public Holidays). BASKETBALL Social. Mon 4.30-5.30pm Fri 3.304.30pm Community Centre. Michele 5545 1569. BOOK READERSʼ GROUP meets once a month, new members welcome. Enquiries at TM library. BOTANIC GARDENS Forsythia Dr, Eagle Hts Volunteers’ working bee every Thurs morning 8-12. Enq: Brian Davison 5545 4926. CHRONIC FATIGUE FIBROMYALGIA Support Group meets monthly Ph 5545 3134. TM CREATIVE ARTS: Mo n 9am-12noon: Quilting & Patchwork, Pottery. 1-4pm: Painting. 6.30-10pm: Men’s Group. 7-10pm: Pottery. Tues 9am-12noon: Sewing. 9.30am-12.30pm: Life Drawing. We d 9am-12noon: General Craft, Spinning, Pottery. 12.30-4.30pm: Bridge. 7-10pm: General Craft. T h ur s 9am-12noon 2nd & 4th Thurs: Folk Art/Botanical Drawing. Each week-1-4pm: Wearable Art. F r i 9am-12noon: Wood Artisans, Pottery. Further info contact Creative Arts Hall Wed mornings 5545 3221. CREATIVE ARTS SOCIAL BRIDGE Wed at 12.30pm. For info contact John Noble, 5545 4022. CROQUET/GATEBALL CLUB Bowls Club, Beacon Road, North Tamborine. All Welcome. Tuition given. Mon & Thurs 9am, Sun pm. INSTITUTE OF MODERN TAE KWON DO, Classes 6-7.30pm Tues & Thurs at TM Showgrounds Hall ph 5545 3173 JOHN DICKSON CONSERVATION PARK: working bees 1st Monday & 3rd Monday of each month. 8am. Ph: Elizabeth Russell 5545 3601. KIDSʼ CLUB: Anglican Church, 2nd & 4th Fridays from 3pm. Ph 5545 1359. MEDITATION: Tuesdays 7pm – New Thought, New Life Centre 5545 3700. MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN: Regular screenings of latest releases at the Zamia Theatre. Ph 5545 3517. SHIM JANG TAE KWON DO Mon and Fri, 5.306.30pm Community Centre Ph Martin 5545 0617. TAI CHI Tues mornings, Thurs evenings 110 Eagle Hts Rd, Eagle Hts. Phone Gai Wanless 5545 2409. TM BOWLS CLUB – Tues (2pm or 6pm), Fri & Sat 2.00pm mixed, all by arrangement. Free coaching, new members most welcome. Enquiries: 5545 1308. TM BRIDGE CLUB meets each Monday at 6.45pm, Tuesday at 12.45pm and Thursday at 12.45pm at the TM Creative Arts Centre, Wongawallen Road, Eagle Heights. Duplicate sessions conducted under supervision of qualified directors. Regular Red Point events. New Members and visitors welcome. Phone Sec. Sue Tomkins on 5545 0955 or Partnership Arranger Jeff Salter 5545 4526. TM BUSH VOLUNTEERS: meet on the first Saturday of the month (except Jan.) To find out where we will be working contact Len on 3355 7288 or 0428335572. TM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2nd Wed. of month. TM COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOC meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at the kindergarten 23 Coleman Square, North Tamborine at 7.15pm. TM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Meetings held 1st Sunday each month (excl. January) at TM Historical Soc, Wongawallan Rd, Eagle Heights, 3–5 pm approx. Please contact Robyn 5545 2764. TM GARDEN CLUB: 2nd Tues. 9.30am Community Centre. TM GYMNASTICS Vonda Youngman Community Centre. Enquiries: Judy Netel, on 5545 4152. TM HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Member working bee & morning tea every Tuesday mornings. New members always welcome. Please contact Phil Paley 5545 4962 or Ron Pokarier 5545 3929 for further details. TM LADIES CHOIR 9.30am each Mon, Presbyterian Hall. New members welcome. 5545 1231 (AM only). TM LANDCARE: Volunteers welcome for Forest Regeneration throughout the Mountain. Please visit www.tamborinemtnlandcare. org.au for times, or phone 5545 1847 9am-12 noon Mon-Fri.

TMLETS: Join at Community Exchange System http://www.ces.org.za . Enq. 5545 3776. TM LIONS CLUB Admin meeting held on the 2nd Monday and dinner meeting on the 4th Monday of the month. For more information please phone 5545 2120 or visit website http://tamborinemountain.qld. lions.org.au/ TM LITTLE THEATRE: Meetings held 1st Tuesday of month at 7.00pm.Regular plays, play readings & social events. New members welcome. Warrick Bailey President 5545 0819. TM LOCAL PRODUCERS ASSOC. sell local produce every Sunday at the TM Showgrounds from 7am - 12noon Phone 5545 1527. TM MASONIC LODGE: Meets 3rd Wed each month except Dec. Masonic Centre, 10 Knoll Rd, North Tamborine. Contact 5545 0435. TM MENSʼ SHED: Weekly Activity: Each Thurs at 3.30–5.30pm Workshop Activities at TM State High School for Members. Monthly Get-together and Meeting: First Tues of Month – 7pm at Tennis Club Shed 88 Beacon Road (Tennis Courts). Ring Neville Warner for details on 5545 0709 or 0418 779 382. TM NATURAL HISTORY ASSOC: Birdwatchers meet 1st Wed of the month 4pm. Bushwalkers meet 3rd Tues 7:30pm. Meetings held at Historical Society Wongawallan Rd Eagle Hts. Phone 5545 0995 for Birdwatchers or 5545 0140 for Bushwalkers. TMNHA Website www.naturalhistory.org.au TM NETBALL CLUB. Contact Tarla 5545 4891. TM ORCHESTRA Mondays 7-8pm at St George’s Anglican Church, Dapsang Dr, North Tamborine. TM PROBUS CLUB meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre, 10am. Enquiries to Secretary 5545 0737. TM PROGRESS ASSOCIATION: 1st Tuesday in month. 7.30pm Heritage Centre Wongawallen Road. TM R.S.L. Sub–branch general meeting – 2nd Tues of every 2nd month (starting February). 7pm, RSL rooms, below Memorial Centre (Bowls Club). TM RESIDENTS ASSOC: Meets 4th Thurs every 2nd month or as advertised at Masonic Lodge. Contact Pres Richard Adams or Sec Diana Francis on 5545 4009 to arrange attendance or discuss any matters concerning TM residents. TM SENIORS ONTHENET meets 9.30am 2nd Friday of month, Creative Arts Centre, Eagle Heights. Entry $2. Ph: 5545 2247 TAMBORINE SUSTAINABLE GARDENERSʼ SOC (TSGS), a group of enthusiastic gardeners, meets on the last Saturday of each month. Denise James, Phone 5545 4323. TM TENNIS CLUB: 88 Beacon Rd North Tamborine. Contact 5545 2493, 5545 3547. Casual bookings at Bowls Club 5545 1308. TOASTMASTERS: Meetings aimed at enhancing your communication skills are held on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Creative Arts Centre, Wongawallan Road from 7:00 to 9:30pm. Contact Ashley Anderssen 5545 0916 or Francesca Thorn on 5545 1294 if you are interested. TRIATHLON CLUB, meets 3rd Monday of each month at the Information Centre, Doughty Park at 7pm. Enquiries Adi 5545 3838 TM WRITERSʼ GROUP: Meets every 1st & 3rd Mon of month, 1.30–3.30pm at Creative Arts Centre, Eagle Heights. Call Ted on 5545 0326 for details. UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A). An association for retirees and those preparing for retirement. Learn, teach, socialise. For more info go to www.tinyurl.com/u3atmi or call Grahame on 5545 0043. YOUTH GROUP: If you are in grade 8-12 please join us Sunday Nights 5:30 – 7:30pm in the Church Hall. Cost $2 – Dinner provided. Weekly Bible Studies also run. Phone Mark 0434434461 for details. ZONTA CLUB of TM meets 2nd Tues. of month at Eagle Heights Hotel, Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, Eagle Heights. Further information Penny Imrie, 5545 2873 or 0423 187 279.

AA Help Line .................................5591 2062 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 Emergency Physiotherapy Neil Bell ..........................................5545 1133 T.M. Community Care Service: Home Care and Transport needs ......................5545 4968 Blue Nursing Service ..............(07) 3287 2041 Roslyn Lodge ..................................5545 7822 T.M. Medical Practice.....................5545 1222 Eagle Heights Medical Centre ........5545 2416 QML Pathology Nth Tamborine .....5545 3873 Pharmacies: 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 T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADE For burnoff notifications, membership & general enquiries ............................Phone: 0407 747 999 For Fires and Emergencies................Phone: 000 Training Meetings are held at 7pm, Wednesdays at the Rural Fire Station, Knoll Rd.

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Letters to the Editor

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JON HAMMOND 0417 732 515

Shop 7, “Tamborine Plaza” North Tamborine

5545 2244

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Emma Hawker Principal m: 0439 754 344 p: 07 5545 4000 e: emma.hawker@professionals.com.au 2/15 Main Street, North Tamborine, 4272 www.professionals.com.au

PUPPY SCHOOL • BASIC POSITIVE REWARD TRAINING • SOCIALISATION • TOILET TRAINING • PROBLEM SOLVING • PUPPY HEALTH TM VET SURGERY/CANUNGRA VET SURGERY PH: 5545 2422/ PH: 5543 5622

THANKS TO SWIMMING POOL STAFF

Thank you to all the staff of Tamborine Mountain swimming pool. This season I had the privilege to enjoy the Tamborine Mountain swimming pool on Beacon Road on a regular basis. I am very sad the pool has been closed now. I want to commend and thank the staff of the pool, Donna, Leah and Zoe Norton and Aaron

Benett, for their professionalism in working with children and adults, friendliness and outstanding maintenance of the pool. For me and my family the swimming pool has been a great way to be physically active and I can recommend swimming here for all mountain residents when it opens again in September this year. Janny Goris

After having the last of our colony of koalas wiped out by feral predators, mainly foxes, over a year ago, we were excited to have this one arrive this morning and hope it will stick around. We have been battling National Parks for years to re-introduce fox baiting around the escarpment to protect our ground dwelling wildlife but nothing is being done and koalas, wallabies, pademelons, echidnas, bandicoots etc are being completely wiped out. This lack of action is devaluing our unique wilderness and from a commercial point of view, making what was once an exciting place to visit, very boring. Seeing wildlife in its natural state is one of the greatest aspects and drawcards of ecotourism. Add to that the vital importance of preservation. Over the border in northern NSW they are running fox baiting programs in areas more

densely settled than Tamborine Mountain and getting good results. They widely advertise where it is taking place so the locals are aware and can control their pets so they are not affected by the program. Now, if they can do it why can't we? Jim Inglis

RETURN OF KOALA A REASON FOR EXCITEMENT

NADIA’S COLUMN SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO

I must admit that I do like the changes that have transformed the Tamborine Mountain News in the last couple of months. In addition to the structure, format, GLOBAL WARMING: PREDICTIONS v REALITY

In 1988, James Hansen, the head climate scientist of NASA Giss, made three prediction scenarios of near-future global warming during an address to the US Congress where he selected the hottest day of summer and then turned off the air conditioning to embellish his points. These predictions of global warming depended on the degree of our emission of man made CO2. Since that day our CO2 emissions have spiralled exponentially, courtesy of emerging economies as well as the rest of the world’s increases [in other words business as usual] and will continue unabated for the foreseeable future. But what has happened to “global warming”?

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fonts and layout changes, I particularly enjoy Nadia O’Carroll’s column – nice to look forward to these well-researched, well-written, interesting and topical articles. Bob Gough

Well to put it simply, our warming has been less than one quarter of the warming predicted for a business-as-usual scenario. Our warming is even less than that predicted for us under the “stop-allemissions-immediately” scenario! Our net warming is 0.22°C since those famous predictions in 1988! Hansen 88 is the keystone of the Catastrophic Man Made [anthropogenic] Global Warming [CAGW] enterprise that has cost the world’s battlers trillions. It has caused our young impressionable minds to be brainwashed in schools, and seen the wiping out of pristine rainforests as well as huge environmental vandalism in the name of ”carbon credits” etc. Today’s global average temperature that hasn’t risen for the last 15 years clearly debunks that foolish CAGW theory. Jim Inglis

WINE & DINING Guide

EAGLE THAI Tamborine

Food you can taste! Ph 5545 4445 eaglethai.com.au

SPECIAL LUNCH MENU SINCE 2007 $11.90 Winner Best Thai Restaurant 2012 Gold Coast. Lunch: Thur-Sun 11am-2.30pm Dinner: Thur-Tue till closed

Home Deliveries (Fees Apply) $30 min. order • Authentic Thai Chefs • Fully Lic’d & BYO 10 Macdonnell Road Eagle Heights

Mountain

OPEN 7 NIGHTS

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HE Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa has joined forces with Tamborine Cooking School to further enhance the hinterland’s food and wine trail. “Marrying accommodation with food is just so logical,” says Gary Poole, award-winning owner of The Escarpment, located on Alpine Terrace. “The lush volcanic soil on the mountain is unique to the area which is what makes the mountain so outstanding for food. There are already wineries, food schools, fantastic restaurants, a brewery and cheese factory, organic vegetable markets and local cottage industries making their own unique products. “Our message is to try to get people to stay longer, because that is the only way they can really soak up all of these unique and creative attractions.” The Escarpment is heavily subsidising mid-week cooking class fees for guests who stay two nights. Course participants will only pay half the normally $120 per person fee. The eight course classes are run by professional chef and experienced teacher, Terri Taylor, who uses local produce to make delicious Mediterranean, modern Australian and Asian dishes. Guests will sit down for a sumptuous meal after the classes.

Blending accommodation with cuisine

UNPARALLELLED OPPORTUNITY WORKING FROM HOME ~ PART OR FULL TIME ~ ABSOLUTELY NO RISK ~ GENUINE OPPORTUNITY SELDOM KNOCKS TWICE! FREE TRAINING & SUPPORT. PH 0409 771 885. 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. AUTO AIRCONDITIONING, for cars, trucks, & machinery. Re-gas for summer. Full service, leak test, diagnostics. We come to you. Phone Dave on 046 848 5545. BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE – New/second hand and local authors. Excellent selection $3–$5. Piccabeen Landcare Bookshop, below Joseph the Greengrocer, Main St. 5545 1847. CHIBALL – MOVE WITH THE SEASONS! The ChiBall Class is based on the philosophy of

CLASSIFIEDS

Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a beautiful fusion of modified Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Yoga and Pilates with ChiBall Dance, Muscle Release and Relaxation. The movements help to unblock meridian pathways and contribute to an improved sense of wellbeing. This “Exercise to music class” will leave you rejuvenated and still balanced and relaxed. Suitable for all ages! Class: Wednesdays 9–10am, at the Mt Tamborine Showground Hall. Fee: $10 per session. Just bring a non-slip Yoga Mat and a smile! Contact: Dagmar van der Lem. Ph: 0434 547 184; email: dagmar.vanderlem@gmail.com CHOOKMOBILE is a fully-equipped chook pen on 25cm wheels with a superb mobility system. It is fox and rat-proof. Models for up to 4 hens - $400; for 6 hens $450. Ph: 0418 758 295 or 5545 2206 FOR SALE Large variety of herbal products, dried flowers, and oils etc. Ph: 5545 0625. MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, clean mulch. $30/metre delivered. Ph: 5545 0467.

MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETS Distribution service. Advertise your business. Ph 0438 452 587. NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice, herbalist, 0417 630 615 www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11495 PAINTER, PROFESSIONAL, licensed and local. Small to large. Decks, Roofs etc. Call Roy on 5545 2323 or 0404 486 579. ROOM FOR RENT. No bond, large room, $130. Call Adam on 0415 312 103. TAI CHI & QIGONG New Beginners Classes, day & evening, commencing now, Beaudesert, Eagle Hts & Nerang. Accredited Instructor with 29 years experience. See www.ttcak.com or ph Gai 0409066501 TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSES Reiki, massage, iridology by appointment. Change your life for the better. Phone Jan 0418 281 227. 20 years experience. VOLVO MECHANIC, Volvo service/ parts and genuine diagnostics. Ph Volvo Dave 0423 334 336

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING STEPHEN HALL & ASSOC. P/L Accounting on the Mountain • Taxation/BAS Returns • Business Advice • Bookkeeping

• Business Advice • Tax Planning • Payroll Services

Chartered & CPA Qualified Staff SHOP 3, 15 MAIN WESTERN RD NTH TAMBORINE

PHONE (07)

5545 2588

TAMBORINE TV & ANTENNA ANTENNAS

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

5543 3331 Mob 0409 729 107

Harding-Smith Builders

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Pty Ltd

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Mobile: 0408 772 250

A/h Mark 5545 2063 • David 5545 1620

BUILDING DESIGN

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

BUILDING EQUIPMENT HIRE

Hire your building equipment from MITRE 10 North Tamborine

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

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

5543 6858

& Paykel - Asko Asea

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

Phone 5545 1170 OPEN 7 DAYS CABINETMAKING

PETER BERGMANS Lic 50168

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.

CLEANING & CARPETS Dave and Daniel Pearson

Eagle Heights Cleaning Services Affordable Rates Free Quotes

Mo b : 0 4 0 0 4 5 2 0 5 4 P h : 5 5 4 5 2 0 5 4 For all your Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Needs

BUILDERS

Dietzel Homes BUILDER Ph 5545 2557

CLEANING - PRESSURE

Mobile: 0407 764 715 or 0409 764 725

www.dietzelhomes.com

DENTAL PROSTHETIST Affairs JOE RUSSELL VeteransProvider

DENTURE CLINIC

Yes, you can.

John Nicholsonʼs

DECK RESTORATION

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

ARBORIST

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

COMPUTERS

Fax 5545 2555 Qld Bldg. Reg No. 24096

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Registered Dental Prosthetist

DENTURES - RELINES REPAIRS - MOUTHGUARDS

Shop 10 Eagle Heights Shopping Village

5545 3128

KLEANING K9s DOG GROOMING

1st Saturday of the month from Feb 2013.

Mobile dog grooming: hydrobath, brushouts, clipping & more.

Why it pays to advertise in the News

Bookings: Ph Robyn on 0431 430 094

• Unbeatable advertising rates – from display ads, to business directory, to classifieds. • Best and brightest coverage of news and events on and around the Mountain. • A more readable and inviting product in which your ad is more likely to be seen and read. Tamborine Mountain News PO Box 118 North Tamborine 4272

Phone Gary Stubbs 5545 3170; 0431 722 177 Email: editor@tamborinemountainnews.com or tmn05@bigpond.net.au

BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY EARTHMOVING

GUTTERS

FASHION

Excavators Bobcats Trucks • postholes • pads • trenching • tank holes • clearing • burnoffs • landscaping

STUNNING, ORIGINAL

Specialising in: DRIVEWAYS

ladies fashion from around the world

Ph: 5545 1979

Fig Tree TOP Corner, Gallery Walk, Eagle Heights

5545 0859

FENCING

TAMBORINE DAVE Landscaping & Fencing • Rubbish Removal • Chainsaw work

ELECTRICAL

G.J. Baldwin & Associates P/L

Tamborine Mtn Electrical ACN 010980695 Lic. 36447

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

FIVE STAR SECURITY & ELECTRICAL Lic. No. 59907

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic • Commercial • Farm Installation • Repairs

GYM

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

Gym and Class Facility – Open to Everyone 8-9, 39 Main Street North Tamborine T: 07 5545 4774 • E: info@mainfitness.com.au W: www.mainfitness.com.au

HAIRDRESSING

CLIPPERS NEST Ladies & Men’s Hairdressing

Ph: 5545 2183 or 0428 713 465

Shop 4, Southport Ave, Eagle Heights

FRAMING

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

and

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TOTAL PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE

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

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EMERGENCIES: 000 CRIMESTOPPERS: 1800 333 000 LOCAL POLICE: 5545 3473

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For hair that looks good beyond the salon doors

REFRESH YOUR STYLE. Ladies & Mens Hairdressing For bookings call 5545 3915 Moroccan Oil

Phone: 5545 2166

Shop 4 - The Town Centre Cnr Main & Griffith Sts North Tamborine (Next to NAB)

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

HEALTH

PROFESSIONAL REFLEXOLOGIST (RAA, ATMS, ICR, FNTT)

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

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY

HOUSE RESTORATION Specialising in

RE-ROOFING & RE-GUTTERING As well as:

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

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TUESDAY-SATURDAY 9AM-3PM

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TAMBORINE TURF Est. 1966 GROWERS OF:

PANEL BEATER

ALLAN HAYES TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PANEL & PAINT

Premium Blue Couch, Greenlees Park and Kikuya Turf.

Contact the Duty Officer on 5540 5131 or visit www.beaudesertses.com.au

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

te l /fa x : 55 45 47 26 Majo r Cre d it Ca rds A cce pt ed

with each 1m purchase of any other product, on any one day.

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L et us p r i ce yo ur l an dsc ap e pl an t n eed s. Bu y di rec t f ro m t he p rod uce r. Q u o t e c o m p a r is o n w e lc o m e . O PE N 7 DAYS . 17 6 L on g R d, Ea gl e He i gh t s • 5 54 5 4 99 9

Phone Derek 0414 478 787

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

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NURSERY

bsa licence 1043639

domestic/commercial paint finishes • colour consulting

Stan delivedrard or P.U.y $

Is your garden ready for spring & summer entertaining? Would you like to attract wildlife? Do you want envious friends & neighbours?

MOB: 0411 805 589 – AH: 5545 3360

eco painters

Quality (weed-free)

Ph: All Hrs 5543

6133/5543 8441

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SES? FOR FLOOD OR STORM EMERGENCIES PHONE 132 500.

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

Ph 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

PH: 5545 2319 Private and insurance work Total Car Care

FREE QUOTES PICK UP DELIVERY

WINDSCREENS BRAKES RUST FOR R.W.C.

1 HAYES RD

OFF TAMBORINE OXENFORD RD

PLASTERER Gyprock, ornate & suspended ceilings, fancy cornices, ceiling roses. All Aspects of Trade Phone BRETT CLEARY

5545 0115

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Now Available at Tamborine Mower Repairs

5545 1892 0428 451 892

John’s Mowing • Acreage mowing • Brush cutting • Green waste removal

PH: 0428 615 833

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

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

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Interstate Pre-packing

Ph: 07 3287 4326 Mobile 0408 743 244

Incorporating Tamborine Mtn Removals

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PU RIF ICAT ION SOL UT IONS • Water Treatment • Waste Water Treatment • Sewerage Plant Maintenance • Pump Sales/Repairs • Designs & Modifications

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WATER SUPPLIES

TAI CHI

• RELAXATION • BETTER HEALTH • REJUVENTION • LONGEVITY For all ages an d levels Lee Chang Tye – 0420 349 744 email: relaxedmindtaichi@gmail.com

PONY EXPRESS

VALUER

MOUNTAIN WATER

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)

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

RETAINING WALLS

Rock and Timber Retaining Walls

WASTE WATER TREATMENT

VETERINARY SURGEON Canungra Cnr Pine Rd & Franklin St

5543 5622 All Hours

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 Free Quotes

Windows, Screens, Tracks Mob: 0427 808 341

Email: fredlutzke60@hotmail.com

YOGA

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

• E x p e rt l y B u i l t • A l l E a r t h w o r k s • En g i ne e r d e s i gn e d , w h en r e qu i r ed • C er t i f i ca t i o n • BS A Li c e n ce d 11 1 1 93 9

YOGA AT MAIN FITNESS SATURDAYS 8.30am with ADRIAN

Office: 5543 8584 • Mob: 0432 281 075 Email: mark-pearson@bigpond.com

T: 07 5545 4774 • W: www.mainfitness.com.au

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

Here’s why you should call “Power Pumping”

Established on the Mountain since 1990

VETERINARY SURGERY Andre w Pa x ton-Ha ll BVSc. Chris Corc ora n BVSc. (Hons)

✓ You’ll enjoy our friendly staff ✓ You’ll like our fast response time ✓ You’ll enjoy our reliable service ✓ You can trust us, we’re LOCAL • Septic & Sullage Tanks • Grease Traps • Holding Tanks • Treatment Plants • Pumps • Baffles

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.

Tamborine Mountain resident & business for over 20 years.

A/H Emergency Service Always Available

P: 5545 2692 M: 0408 633 260

5545 2422 all hours 2 Main St, Nth Tamborine

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

Other times by appointment

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FOR SALE

103 Kinabalu Drive – offers over $300,000 2

• 1000m block • Fireplace, polished timber • 3 bed, 1 bath floors • 2 carports plus extra parking • Country style timber kitchen

73 Coomera Gorge Drive – $420,000 • 3 Bed, 2 bath, 3 carports • Double brick – all one level • Covered patios on 3 sides

242 Beacon Road – $485,000 2

• Practical kitchen: pantry, • 819m , mod. brick & tile • 4 built-in bed. + study, 2 bath d/w & gas/electric stove • Large covered deck, views • Sunny lounge, gas fire

• Airconditioning and slow combustion heating • Fully fenced with fruit trees

3-5 Long Road – $359,000 2

• 1013m block • Solar hot water/solar panels • Elevated home 3 bed/2 bath • Workshop under, plus • RC aircon with dehumidifier garden shed & cubbie house

D L O S

We have had a run of sales leaving us desperately short of listings, if you are thinking of selling or need a fresh approach to the marketing of your already listed property please contact us today!

Shop 2, 15 Main Street, North Tamborine, 4272, Queensland m: 0439 754 344 p: 5545 4000 www.professionalstamborinemountain.com.au

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