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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN 1344, 15 JAN 2012

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International book launch at The Secret Garden

EST-SELLING children’s author Sarah Brennan, will be celebrating Chinese New Year with her first international launch at The Secret Garden Bookstore on Sunday. Her latest work is The Tale of Sybil Snake which is illustrated by English-born Hong Kong-based artist Harry Harrison. There will be a funny and fabulous story reading and book signing, followed by quiz, games, colouring pages and Chinese prizes for kids from four to 12 years. Sarah, a graduate of Queensland University and daughter of Tamborine Mountain residents John and Helen Brennan, will be visiting from Hong Kong after recording a special Chinese New Year program with ABC 4 Kids in Melbourne. The program is set to air on the weekend of 9 and 10 February and will feature all seven of her best-selling Chinese Calendar Tales to date. On her last visit to the mountain, Sarah drew a packed house to the North Tamborine Library. She describes her latest character, Sybil Snake, as beautiful, slender and extremely charming. But all is not as it seems in the Emperor’s garden, and Sybil is more of an enchantress than meets the eye. Her tale of mystery, missing treasure and the extraordinary magic of love highlights

some fabulous Chinese history, including the story of China’s only female Emperor Wu Zetian and the much-loved Chinese legend of Lady White Snake. “I’m thrilled to be launching The Tale of Sybil Snake in Australia at The Secret Garden.” says Sarah. “I’m a huge Mountain fan and can’t wait to introduce my gorgeously wicked snake to the Mountain kids and parents. I think they’re going to love her and the fascinating Chinese history behind her story.” Sarah worked as a lawyer in Brisbane and London for many years. After her husband was posted to Hong Kong, she finally followed her childhood dreams, becoming one of Hong Kong’s best-loved children’s authors. Her books are now distributed in Asia, the UK, the United States, Canada and, since July, Australia. She began writing The Chinese Calendar Tales to fill a gap in the children’s book market: “With the spotlight of the world now on China, it’s increasingly important that children have the opportunity to learn about Chinese history and culture in a funny and accessible way,” she says Sarah will launch The Tale of Sybil Snake on Sunday 20 January at 3pm at Marks & Gardner Gallery, Secret Garden, 69 Main Western Road, North Tamborine.

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N April it will have been a year since the local government elections but this clearly forgotten, graffiti- splattered image of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is still smiling at long-suffering passers-by from a pole in Cedar Creek. Tate campaigned on a slogan of “getting the Gold Coast working again” but it appears his campaign team needs a gentle reminder that they have some unfinished work to do. How about it Tom? On second thoughts, he could always make a donation to the Logan Village ladies soccer club to remove it.

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Mary Edwards (second from left) with her newly found half sisters Judy Noyes (left), Annette Cone (second from right) and Barbara Baldwin at their recent family reunion on Tamborine Mountain.

Years melt away at family reunion

family reunion that was decades in the making was a wonderful start to the New Year for local resident Mary Edwards. Mary, her three half sisters and the wife of her half brother were reunited at the Creative Arts Centre where members of their wider family had the opportunity to meet Mary, 82, for the first time. Mary was a year old when she was placed in a Catholic orphanage in Brisbane, by her 21-year-old unmarried mother, where she spent the next 20 years. “I have nothing bad to say about the orphanage – they were all very good to

me,” she said. Mary saw her mother’s funeral notice in a newspaper 22 years ago but decided not to attend for fear of upsetting the family. However, in 2012 her daughter, Helen Beelaerts, asked Mary whether she would like to meet her mother’s other children and within a few days had tracked down and contacted them. Two weeks later, Mary met her three half sisters and learned that she had a half brother, Alan Curtis, who had passed away. “It was such an exciting day when we all met in June 2012,” said Mary.

Notices PUBLIC NOTICES Scenic Rim Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (Version No.4). Notice is hereby given under section 648D of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, that on 11 December, 2012 Scenic Rim Regional Council made an Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution. The resolution applies to approved development across the entire local government area and is effective immediately. Copies of the resolution, titled Scenic Rim Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (Version No. 4), October 2012 are available for inspection and purchase at Council’s Beaudesert Customer Service Centre at 82 Brisbane St. A copy of the resolution is also available on Council’s website. Public Notice – Mosquito Inspection Program Council will be carrying out an approved selective inspection program in accordance with the Public Health Act 2005. Its purpose is to determine the presence of disease-carrying mosquitoes in an area bounded by Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd, Waterford-Tamborine Rd and the Albert River. The program will commence on Tuesday, 5 February, and concluding on 3 May. Authorised Persons undertaking such approved inspection program will produce photographic identification. A copy of the Council resolution for the approved inspection program is available at Council’s Customer Service Centres until the end of the program. The resolution can be obtained without charge. Your cooperation on this matter is appreciated. For further information on the mosquito inspection program, contact Council’s Environmental Health Team on . Removal of Unapproved Roadside Signage Advertising signs and devices must be displayed in accordance with a planning scheme or Subordinate Local Law No. 1.4 (Installation of Advertising Devices) 2011 to ensure signs are

displayed safely and do not detract from visual amenity of the area. Depending on the nature of a sign or device, an application may be required to be lodged with Council for approval. Unapproved advertising signs and devices on roadways will be removed and impounded in line with Council’s local law. This includes signs attached to trees or road infrastructure; signs placed on public lands or councilcontrolled roadsides without local law approval. For further information contact Council’s Environment and Development Compliance Team on . Australia Day Awards & Citizenship Ceremony Join us at The Centre, Beaudesert, on Friday, 25 January, from 5.30pm for the 2013 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony. Special guest will be Australia Day Ambassador Preston Campbell. RSVPs are essential to Council’s Events Officer Christy Schloss on or email christy.s@scenicrim.qld.gov.au. Family Fun & Movies at the Pool Dive in at your local pool for a fun evening of activities by sporting groups and a big screen movie experience. Gates open at 4pm with free entry and the movie The Adventures of Tintin (PG) from 6.30pm. Food and drinks will be available. with lots of prizes to be won. Join us at Beaudesert Swimming Pool on Saturday, 19 January, and Boonah Swimming Pool on Saturday, 2 February. Canungra Pool extended operating hours Due to the hot weather conditions, Council pool contractor BlueFit Leisure has extended the Canungra Pool opening times until the end of the school holidays. Revised opening times are as follows: Weekdays 6am-6pm; Sat 8am-5.30pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, 29 January.

John Archer Aagaard 5.6.1927 - 11.1.2013 A funeral service will be held for John at 1pm on Thursday 17th in St George’s Anglican Church, Dapsang Drive, North Tamborine.

LIVE @ THE CENTRES BLAST INTO ARTS! Holiday program Movies at The Centres All films $5 – includes drink & snack @ Boonah Cultural Centre Strictly Ballroom (PG) Happy Feet (G) Beverley Hills Chihuahua 3 (G) Secret of the Wings (G) @ The Centre Beaudesert Ferngully: The Last Rainforest Mr. Popper’s Penguins (G) Flicka 2: Friends Forever (G) Workshops – bookings essential Kitchen Kapers with Kate @ Beaudesert, Boonah & North Tamborine Comic Book Illustration @ Beaudesert & Boonah

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LIBRARIES Holiday fun at your local library Kids of all ages are invited to explore a wonderful world of fun at Scenic Rim libraries these summer holidays! The magical range of activities includes a Summer Reading Club, craft, storytelling and more! Check out the full program of activities on the Libraries page of Council’s website, www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/libraries, or for more information phone Young People’s Librarian Renee Mason on .

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Tricycle adds momentum to life for Callum and his family

fundraising project by the Tamborine Village Lions made Christmas even more special for 10-year-old Callum Huth and his family of Riemore Downs. Callum is like most boys of his age, but because he has cerebral palsy cannot ride a bike or scooter. The gift of a specially built trike, made possible by the Lions, has been lifechanging for Callum and his brothers, Jackson, 12, who is autistic, and Kye, 6. The boys’ father, Roy Huth, said the trike was an early and wonderful Christmas present, not only for Callum but also the whole family. Kye enjoys being a passenger on the trike and riding it has boosted Jackson’s confidence. But for Callum, who has made great progress, following a raft of operations including spinal surgery, the trike has given him the joy of forward momentum and provided much-needed physical exercise. The trike means he is not held back by his problems with balance that prevent him from riding a bike or scooter and, wearing special shoes to alleviate the spasticity in his legs, Callum is able to confidently ride the trike. Proceeds from the Lions’ market fundraisers and donations from

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locals and businesses, including solar energy company Beat Bad Energy which contributed $500, helped raise the $1500 for the trike. “It’s wonderful to think that Lions and Beat Bad Energy have provided such generous and practical help without being asked,” said Mr Huth. “As a family, we appreciate their kindness very much.” Below: Callum Huth gives younger brother Kye a ride on his new trike.

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Jeep Cherokee. There was also a break and trust everybody had a happy and safe enter of the North Tamborine Newsagency Christmas period and started the New after it recently moved to the new shopping Year safely. Unfortunately this will not be centre location. Any information regarding the case for everybody. For a variety of suspects or their vehicles will be reasons people will have suffered some welcomed. form of grief and/or sadness. They may have lost loved ones, been victims of crime GREAT WORK AT HENRI ROBERT or traffic trauma – some may live on the ACCIDENT mountain, even be your neighbours. I I would like to praise our local guess my point is to be mindful of your emergency services – the Ambos and Firies neighbours, show some empathy and – who responded so magnificently and compassion to others, and make an effort professionally to the recent bus crash on in the New Year to be a bit more forgiving Henri Robert Drive. I should also include and gracious to others. our own Senior Constable Brendan From a local police perspective I Edwards who was the first on scene after wouldn’t say it has been quiet over the the accident. Tamborine Mountain is a period, but nor has it been ridiculously unique community for a variety of reasons, busy. Of biggest concern is our continuing spectacular scenery, magnificent flora and problem with local motorists breaking the fauna and a sensational climate. The area road rules. There is an ever-increasing has a strong community spirit and by and emphasis from management to address the large is populated with honest hardState-wide ‘road trauma’ issues that place working people, and there is a history of enormous strain on families, communities good will and sensitivity to others. Let’s and the health system. As a result, there keep it that way, stay true to your have been more police patrols and community, and look after every aspect of subsequent large amount of motorists being this magnificent place. You don’t have to booked for speeding, particularly on tolerate anti-social behaviour, “hoons” or Macdonnell Road and Tamborinecriminals. Report them to your local police Oxenford Road. There can be NO and/or crimestoppers. A couple of calls of argument if you are caught speeding – late have resulted in some “hoons” being with a significant number of accidents, issued tickets, the driver of a tourist bus some of them fatal, the 60km section of from off the mountain being fined, and a road has been set for a good reason. couple of undesirables being moved on. BOOMERANG ROAD HIT FAREWELL TO A GREAT MATE There have been a few areas subjected to On a personal note, the mountain lost criminal activity, particularly in another good bloke recently in Barry Boomerang Road, Tamborine. The semiOsmond. Barry was a very loyal and well rural properties in this area have been respected man and this was enforced by the targeted while people were away or had large attendance at his funeral service. left for work. Thieves appear to be Barry will be sadly missed by the boys up targeting tools, vehicles and dirt here, not just for his great tips on the motorbikes. Please keep an eye out for horses and magnificent vanilla slices, he you neighbours and the people who live in was a gentleman who could tell a great your street. There have been some arrests yarn, and enjoyed a beer with his friends. made for a couple of recent offences Mate, we will miss you. because of information supplied. Recently, Keep safe, take it easy out there, be nice a male offender targeted a property when to your family and mindful of others. he believed the owner had left for work. The offender parked his vehicle at the front door of the property and forced entry, only to be disturbed by the owner who had forgotten something and returned home. The startled offender only just managed to escape. He was last seen driving a slightly Sign says it all – Heritage mini-branch closed after newsagency break-in damaged silver

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The End of the World Postponed – Pt 1

INCE time immemorial there have been predictions of Doomsday. Now with instant global communication these prophecies attract international attention and have even created an end of the world industry selling trips to safe havens, bunkers, water purifiers and emergency supplies. Apparently many end of the world events were scheduled for 2012. The most popular being on 21 December, inspired by a misinterpretation of the end of a Mayan calendar cycle. Many cataclysmic scenarios involve cosmic accidents such as collisions with rogue planets, wayward comets, reverses of Earth’s rotation, polar shifts and other manifestations of cosmophobia – an irrational fear of the cosmos. Yet it is a reminder that all life on Earth is totally dependent upon the predictability of our planet’s motion in relation to the universe, because this determines day, night, tides, seasons, weather, atmosphere, climate, currents, cycles etc. All the planets in the Solar System orbit around the Sun in an easterly direction, it takes the Earth 365.25 days to complete its rotation around the Sun. The Earth rotates in an easterly direction on its own axis, in 24 hours it rotates a full circle (360 degrees). The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees, and it is the change in orientation of the tilt in relation to the Sun that causes the seasons by changing the angle of impact of the Sun’s rays to spread or concentrate their heat. When the top half of the Earth tilts towards the Sun it is Northern Hemisphere summer/ Southern Hemisphere winter, when the lower

half of the Earth tilts towards the Sun it is Northern Hemisphere winter/Southern Hemisphere summer; autumn and spring are transitional seasons. Position in relation to the Sun also determines the change in the length of day (LOD) which for a given day, at a given location, is determined by the time of year and the latitude of the location. On the equator there is very little change in position so LOD is an almost constant 12 hours. At the poles there is only one sunrise and sunset per year and these occur about the time of solstice. The Earth’s rotation on a north-south axis creates the rotating dynamics which drive currents, wind, weather through the Coriolis Effect, which causes particles to move slightly to the right in the Northern Hemisphere, and slightly to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. The Earth’s tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun combined with the centrifugal force of the Earth’s rotation. The Moon’s gravitational force pulls the ocean towards it, so the oceans facing the Moon develop a bulge. At the same time at the opposite side of the Earth the centrifugal force pulls water in the opposite direction and forms another bulge of water. These bulges are high tides, and areas which lose water to the bulges experience low tides. Although the dynamics of the Solar System do change over millions of years for our purposes we can consider them stable – but what about collisions with meteors, comets and asteroids? More next time. Nadia O’Carroll

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Councillor’s Comment NIGEL WAISTELL – DIVISION 1

Happy New Year. I have no doubt that 2013 will present some challenges. However, we live in a beautiful part of the world and we must enjoy and be grateful for what we have. I look forward to working with you during this year. 50 KPH SPEED LIMIT It has been brought to my attention that the 50kph speed limit, known as the General Urban Speed limit, on all roads unless otherwise indicated, is not well known. This regulated speed limit was implemented under the Transport Operational Road Use Management Act. Some people have asked “how do we know which speed limit we are under if we have not seen a sign.” A good question and my advice would be to assume 50kph speed limit unless advised by a sign. There are plenty of 60kph signs around on the mountain so you would soon be advised. WONGAWALLAN ROAD A 50kph speed sign has been erected on the western end of Wongawallan Road. People have been asking for more 50 kph speed signs to be erected in the area. Council is reluctant to erect too many of these signs as it adds to sign pollution, a point with which I agree. As we have a General Urban Speed Limit of 50kph, we will monitor the effect the current sign has had and, hopefully, education of the community of the General Urban Speed Limit. SAFETY ON THE ROADS Further to the notices above, I urge all to be aware that our roads are used by vehicles, cyclists, runners and pedestrians. The latter two should always be on the right hand side of the road, travelling towards the oncoming traffic. Drivers should be aware that, around each corner, you may face these users. Please take care and make 2013 as safe as possible. FREE BUS SERVICE The free bus service on Thursdays during the school holidays to Pacific Fair and Helensvale commenced on Thursday 10 January. Further buses will run on 17 and 24 January, 4 and 11 April and 27 June. For bookings and information on collection points, please phone 07 5545 1139. KNOLL ROAD SPEED LIMIT I have been advised that the speed review of Knoll Road has come to the conclusion that the 50kph speed limit should be maintained. This finding still needs to be endorsed by two committees. I will be receiving a briefing shortly and then I will be able to comment further. CAR PARK MACDONNELL ROAD opened before Christmas and has been used by a few people. I urge all business owners on Gallery Walk to ask their employees to use this car park, thereby freeing up car parking in Gallery Walk itself. NEW SUPERMARKET I have had consultation with the developer of the new supermarket to see if a rear access from Beacon Road can be constructed. He is keen to oblige but does have some land issues. I am conscious that the access route via Main Western Road is not the best for the frail and elderly. I will keep you informed. AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS These awards will be announced on Friday 25 January. I wish Tamborine Mountain nominations the very best. CONSULTATION I am moving the consultation in the library to the second Monday of each month. The next consultation will be on Monday 11 February, 4pm -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

UNAPPROVED ROADSIDE SIGNAGE Council officers will be removing and impounding unapproved signs on roadways to protect visual amenity and to prevent a proliferation of unsightly, unapproved and distracting advertising signs and devices being erected along roads, in parks, nailed to trees and hung from road infrastructure. Advertising signs and devices in the Council area must be displayed in accordance with a planning scheme or Council’s Subordinate Local Law No 1.4 (Installation of Advertising Devices) 2011 to ensure signs are displayed safely and do not detract from visual amenity of the area. Depending on the nature of a sign or device an application may be required to be lodged with Council for approval. If you have any signage issues or require further information on advertising signs and devices, please contact the Council’s Environment and Development Compliance Team on 5540 5444 and they will be happy to assist with your enquiry. HEAT STRESS High temperatures increase the risk of heat related illnesses particularly for those at high risk such as the elderly, frail, infants and people on certain medications. Preventative measures include monitoring those at high risk, drinking plenty of fluids, limiting strenuous outdoor activity, staying out of the sun, not leaving children or elderly people alone in cars, monitoring pets for heat stress and seeking prompt medical attention if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke are exhibited. AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Winners will be announced at a combined citizenship and awards ceremony at The Centre, Beaudesert on Friday 25 January from 5.30pm. AUSTRALIA DAY FUN DAY To be held at the Tamborine Mountain Sports Association on Saturday 26 January from 9am to 3pm. This event will be a great way to celebrate Australia Day with many activities, competitions, races, displays for everyone to enjoy. Best wishes for 2013. These comments represent my personal views. Council website: www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au My contact details: Email: nadia.o@scenicrim.qld.gov.au Tel: 5540 5402; Mobile: 0418 221 453

Extended hours for Canungra pool Weekday opening hours at the Canungra pool have been extended for the remainder of the school holidays in response to the current heatwave conditions. Extended opening times are: Monday to Friday 6am-6pm; Saturday 8am-5.30pm; Sunday 10am-4pm. Standard operating times will resume from Tuesday 29 January until the close of season on Sunday 31 March: Monday to Friday 6am-9am and 2pm-6pm; Saturday 8am-5.30pm; Sunday 10am-4pm.

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F your New Year’s resolution was to be more mindful of your body, tai chi may be just what the doctor ordered. Tai chi practitioner Lee Chang Tye has been an exponent of the Huang Shen Yang style of tai chi since 1984 and is looking forward to introducing Tamborine Mountain residents to a form of exercise that stretches the body and relaxes the mind. After 15 years of living in the bustling city of Osaka, former Brisbane resident Lee Chang discovered the natural beauty of Tamborine Mountain, where he will begin offering tai chi classes later this month. For those wanting an alternative form of inexpensive, equipment-free, slow, gentle exercise that energises, improves posture and calms the mind and body, tai chi fits the bill. “In the words of the tai chi masters, not only is tai chi a martial art, it is also a method of self cultivation that promotes harmony of the mind, health, and the attainment of rejuvenation and longevity,” said Lee Chang. “For seniors, medical research has shown that the slow gentle meditative movements of tai chi can ease arthritic pain and improve mobility, improve heart function and high blood pressure and physical strength, improve balance and help prevent falls, fight depression, promote deep breathing, improve mental clarity, strengthen lower body, raise energy levels, and improve sleep.” Lee Chang’s classes will be open to people of all ages and levels of ability and students will be able to develop at their own pace and to their own degree of interest. “The beauty of practising tai chi is that its benefits are multifaceted and a person can get whatever he or she wants from it according to his or her level of dedication and focus,” said Lee Chang. “If someone wants to open themselves up to the practice of Daoism, personified by the movements and principles of tai chi, they can. Lesson fees are modest and discounts will be given to seniors and the unemployed. For further details, contact Lee Chang on 0420 349 744 or email relaxedmindtaichi@gmail.com for more information.

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HEN it comes to orphaned baby flying foxes, Katrina Faulkes-Leng happily admits to being a bit batty. While most women are proud of their designer handbag, Katrina is happy to show off her ‘bat bag’, recently surprising friends at a lunchtime gathering by bringing out orphaned baby flying fox, Saffron, for a feed. “Baby Flying foxes are beautiful creatures – puppy dogs with wings, and big eyes in a tiny face with all the innocence of the young,” said Katrina. Saffron came into Katrina’s care in early November after his mother had spent all night protecting him from a dog after she was caught in a yard. With a broken wing which could not be mended, it was obvious she would never fly again. “It is a hard truth that if a flying fox cannot fly, it must be euthanased,” said Katrina. Dogs and cats are a problem for flying foxes, as are barbed wire, fruit netting, cocos palms and cars. “This year, fruit netting has contributed to most of our very large orphan population,” said Katrina. Saffron is now more than eight weeks old and is fed from a bottle four times a day. He shares space with his two tenweek-old cousins, mostly hanging about in the upper storey of what was formerly Katrina’s chicken coop. In about four weeks’ time, the young flying foxes will move into a crèche with other orphaned bats and prepare to make their move back into the wild. “It is never the intention that they will be pets, but that they will be released into the real bat world and create the next

generation of pollinators,” said Katrina. Katrina believes the battering flying foxes have taken in the media is due largely to fears of disease. However, as pollinators of trees and crops they play an important role in nature, which often goes unappreciated. “While the incidence of bats testing positive to Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABL) is rare, it is still important that members of the public do not handle bats, and that includes the smaller, but very sharp-teethed microbats,” she said. “If you find an injured bat or flying fox contact us. We are vaccinated and trained to deal with it.”

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We were on our way out of the park, when the snake crossed the path a little way ahead of us. Our great good fortune was that the snake opted to meander for several minutes perhaps a metre from the track, as if to keep us company rather than disappear into the undergrowth. The species grows to about 75 cm, is venomous and potentially dangerous. Trying to identify a snake by its colouring can be tricky. A Stephen’s banded snake may not have any banding at all, or the banding may be grey and black and hardly resemble this one. Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity. Peter Kuttner

Tamborine Mountain rainfall totals Rainfall for December, 2012 on Tamborine Mountain The rainfall expected at Fern St. for December is 143mm and the average is 166mm so this month was not a lot drier than normal. It rained fairly frequently through the month on about 16 days from a series of troughs. There were thunderstorms, not severe, on the nights of the 3rd & the 18th. These thunderstorms produced spatial variability and rainfall recorded on the 22nd was especially variable across the Mountain. The Southern Oscillation Index remained just positive throughout the month. Total Rainfall for 2012 on Tamborine Mountain 2012 continued in La Nina conditions with a very wet January and good rainfall in February, March, April and June. Then it stopped! In the six months from July to the end of the year there was only 237mm of rain at Fern St. Only thrice before has there been less in this 6month period – 197mm in 1951, 226mm in 1990 and 230mm in 1918. The effects of the big wet lasted well into this dry period but, by the end of the year, tanks and gardens were really feeling it. The SOI continued positive for the whole year but was fluctuating round zero in the latter half. It was nice and hot by December. Many thanks to the rainfall recorders who consistently contribute good data to this rainfall network. I would welcome new recorders. Mike Russell 5545 3601 or lizmikerussell@optusnet.com.au

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Challenges galore, but sports centre is making great progress

UST over three years ago, the ground on which Tamborine Mountain Sports Centre now sits was a paddock. Tamborine Mountain Sports Centre is managed and maintained totally by Tamborine Mountain Sports Association Limited (TMSA), a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. The company's members are local sport and recreation clubs, not individuals, which use the facilities under seasonal right of use agreements. Unlike grounds on the Gold Coast and many other local government areas, our local Council plays no part in maintaining the centre's facilities. That work is done by local volunteers and outside contractors. Our funding comes from canteen sales, right of use payments, donations, other fundraising activities and, occasionally, from government or quasi-government grants. TMSA holds a 25 year plus 25 year lease over the facilities. The sports centre is now used, not just by members of TMSA’s eight member clubs, but by an increasing number of joggers and walkers, learner drivers, model aircraft flyers, model car racers and dog walkers and schools amongst others. Extreme weather events in the past two years have dampened not only the grounds, but canteen income as seemingly weekend after weekend was washed out. The grant programs too became scarce as public funds, quite correctly, were redirected to restore flood-damaged cities and towns throughout Queensland; and a sluggish economy coupled with political uncertainty and change contributed to a reduced contribution from community donations as many businesses and families struggled to survive a protracted economic slowdown. Over the past year your Board’s clear strategic focus has been on reducing the sport centre’s operating costs, on debt reduction, and on achieving sustainable revenue growth. This strategy is being implemented successfully. After two years of lobbying, Council finally agreed in August to gift an end of life street mower to the sports centre. That provided an opportunity for TMSA to vary an existing arrangement with Coolibah Constructions Pty Ltd, which had to that point agreed to mow the off-field lawn areas. Given our ‘new’ mower, Coolibah has now generously agreed to mow the playing fields, which in turn has allowed TMSA volunteers to take over the off-field mowing. The result has been a cut in mowing costs by some $300 per week in the growing season and some $600 a month over winter. Another significant cost reduction has been achieved from the generous donation of $10,000 by Tamborine Mountain Lions Club to enable the purchase and installation of a 5KW solar power system for the

clubhouse. Other contributions have also had a significant effect. The canteen floor has been sealed, the walls painted and flashing around the ceiling completed. Kevin Arnold’s generous donation of his time, skill and materials to fit-out the canteen, along with the other improvements mentioned, has allowed for a much more efficient canteen workplace for volunteers and as more volunteers learn the barista’s art, coffee sales continue to increase substantially. The donation of outdoor furniture by a young cricketer’s dad, Hank, further enhanced the canteen’s amenity. A revitalised concentration on sustainable revenue enhancement has also been a focus. Our first car-boot sale went ahead in November under the watchful eye of Belinda O’Sullivan and despite it being on a somewhat showery Sunday, it was a success. As a result, quarterly car-boot sales will now be held on the third Sunday of February, May, August and November each year. In December 2012, Tour de Tamborine showed significant growth in participation numbers and now looks destined to grow further. TMSA was also once more a recipient of funding from the Chris Wills’ Memorial fundraiser. Other significant fundraising events are planned for Australia Day, for ANZAC Day and, in association with Garterbelts & Gasoline, on the first weekend in May. I’d like to acknowledge the vast amount of work done by our Treasurer, Sari Nightingale who, after some seven years, has decided to take a break; Bret Arthur, whose contribution to Tamborine Mountain’s sporting community is without equal; Professor Paul Burton, on whose counsel I regularly rely; John Flanagan, for his insight and moderating influence; and Cr Nigel Waistell for his critical advice and support. I'd also like to acknowledge the hard work over the past two years of Mick Shutte, who recently stepped down as curator; Barry Edwards whose ongoing generosity is praiseworthy and whose advice on grounds maintenance has been invaluable; Adam Morrison and Gordon Haldane from CW Pumps, each of whom continues to play a major role in grounds maintenance; Mandy Curnow and Landcare’s Judith Rowland and Tony Hall for their landscaping contributions and passion for the cause; and Tamborine Mountain Butchery, North Tamborine Bakery and Tamborine Mountain Lions’ Club for their generous support. Finally, I'd like to thank Lance Cordingley for his wise counsel and each of the delegates, canteen volunteers, working bee participants and the many others who have helped. Dr Alan Blackman PhD President, TMSA

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Dear Editor, Compulsory voting is a myth. No matter what the law says, there is no such thing. Think about it for a minute. Voting is supposed to be compulsory but it is also supposed to be secret. The two are mutually exclusive. All voting in a system of secret balloting is a private act. In other words, voting cannot be compulsory if it is secret. The Electoral Act is therefore a nonsense and cannot be enforced. Perhaps Ultra Varies (beyond one’s powers) comes close to describing it. The only thing that is compulsory is to turn up at the polling booth and have your name crossed off the electoral role. After that you can write anything you please and nobody can do a thing about it. To do this is called voting informally. And again we have the conundrum that deliberately casting an informal vote is said to be unlawful. This is ridiculous because such a legal requirement is impossible to enforce. I do not like what any of the current leaders (Labor, Coalition or Greens) stand for, or the way they behave in parliament, and so I intend to vote informally at the next federal election. To advocate such a position is also not lawful but who is going to prosecute me? The whole thing is an absolute farce. In the early days when our population was small and scattered over a vast landscape the idea of compulsory voting might have had some merit. Even then it was impossible to enforce but the myth ensured a good turnout at the polls. And the further myth that this was necessary to ensure a democratic universal suffrage elected a representative government was cited then as now. It is said that in a democracy it is every citizen’s right and duty to cast a vote to elect people to form a government (I should add that the

government is not only the party in power but includes the opposition as well). Well, what about a citizen’s right to withhold his or her vote if that citizen considers that none of the candidates or parties is worthy? An informal vote is not necessarily an ignorant vote. It can indicate a more informed and thoughtful response than many a vote cast by blindly following a party how-to-vote card. It should be remembered that most countries including Britain, Canada, Denmark, Eire, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and the United States do not have compulsory voting. In fact according to Wikipedia in the whole world only Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Congo, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Nauru, Peru, Singapore and Uruguay enforce compulsory voting. In conclusion it is often said that unless voting is compulsory the elected government is not a truly representative one and therefore somehow lacks authenticity. This is nonsense because compulsory voting ensures that the “donkey” vote (that is, the vote of people who neither care about nor understand the issues) has an effect on the outcome. On the other hand, if voting is not compulsory the result reflects the wishes of those who do care about and who do understand the issues. No doubt many learned and thoughtful people will disagree with my reasoning, as did the magistrate when I once contested the Electoral Office’s decision to fine me for not voting. He offered no response when I maintained that his decision to enforce the fine forced people like me to hypocritically have their names crossed off the roll before deliberately casting an informal vote. Roland Lindenmayer

Dear Editor, I feel compelled to write this because there is a very real possibility that yet another icon of Tamborine Mountain history may be in jeopardy of closing its doors. When was the last time you visited the

Bowls Club or ate at their restaurant, and what do you think it would it take to make it a real community sports club? Please let them know. Robyn Knight

Dear Editor, I read Ben Miller’s letter in the 18 December Issue and it was obvious that he was quite excited to see the large Richard Birdwing Butterfly (RBB) at close range. The RBB was once common from Grafton to Maryborough and west to the Great Dividing Range. The decline in numbers started in the early 1900 with the clearing of rainforests for urban development, farming and forestry. The flowers of the native frangipani, native hibiscus and lillipilli attract the butterfly. If you have access to a computer, the website www.richmondbirdwing.org.au for the

RBB Conservation Network has good information and a list of nurseries that propagate the vine (Pararistolochia praevenosa) which is the food source for the RBB caterpillar. The Tamborine Bush Volunteers (TBV) have planted several RBB vines in Tamborine National Park. If you would like to support this work to attract the RBB to Tamborine Mountain a donation of $7.50 will purchase a RBB vine. Contact 33557288 or onthewallaby@acenet.net.au. Len Lowry Letters continue next page

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MAIN GOLF CLUB 9 HOLE TWILIGHT EVENT THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER Just sitting in front of the keyboard thinking about Christmas and what it means to most people? Whatever it means to you, may you have a most enjoyable and safe season. Be careful on the roads, don’t drink and drive and tell your family and friends that you love them. Anyway, golf results, Big Dean Coles (23 Points) just good enough to take the trophy from Brad Fox (22 points). Brad running second on a countback from Chris (Howsie) Howes 3rd. Roger Way the approach on the third hole and Howsie also lucky shot on the 5th for nearest the pin. 18 HOLE STABLEFORD EVENT THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER Roger Way good enough for first with 36 points from Glen Antill the runner up with 35 points. Rod Schulte the nearest the pin shot on the 14th and Darryl Franklin the approach shot on the twelfth. No exciting stories, boring lot! But well done lads. 2 MAN AMBROSE SATURDAY 15TH DECEMBER The final of the Pro Pin Shootout was held at high noon and all the characters who had won a Pro Pin during the year were there, and there was quite a few, all ready and rearing to go. Not all things go to plan and I believe only 2 of the deliveries found the green. Sam (da man) DiPietro and Rod Schulte, the closest to the pin? Well done Sam. I remember him winning this some years back, some get better with age! However Rod Schulte regained his smile later on in the afternoon when he teamed up with Brett Clisby to win the 2 Man Ambrose event with 60.5 points from Bruce Bartle and Sam DiPietro 61.0 points. You can tell who was in form. You needed 63.0 points to win a ball. 18 HOLE TWILIGHT EVENT THURSDAY 20TH DECEMBER Everybody turned up for the last event of the year for the Thursday competition and Dear Editor, Enough is enough. I am a 15 year old girl, I live locally on the mountain, and I like to go jogging in my spare time. However, when I do go jogging I am constantly leered at, hollered at and beeped at by men (predominately older men). Why do you do Dear Editor, In response to the letter from Geraldine Lucas, not all people on the planet are Christians but a lot of us enjoy celebrating the season by sharing a special meal and gifts with our families on Christmas Day. And sending cards to each other reminds us of the family and friends we care about.

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what a great day. Temperature just right, no breeze perfect conditions. Well some thought so, 1st nine hole winner “the old sailor” Richard Gregory 26 points. Second nine winner Brendon Atkins 28 points. Brendon also managed to take out the 18 hole score with 53 points (no not a miss print) 53 points, wow! For his troubles Brendon won a day sea cruise for all the family courtesy of sailing company Getaway on the Gold Coast who have been great supporters throughout the year, thank you. Our thanks also to St.Bernard’s Hotel and Mt Tamborine Mitre 10 for being so generous. Approach shot to the pin on 3 Roger Way, and the 16th Fred Erickson-Miller. Nearest the pin on 5 Gavin McConnell and 17 Vern Page. Have a great Christmas and New Year and don’t forget to practice, The Chipper The Chipper

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IT’S TIME to brush off the spiders and perhaps the mould off the Golf Clubs. The golf calendar for the ladies commences on TUESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2013 Anyone interested in playing golf?- this is the day to come and be introduced and play 9 very casual holes with a member. The contacts for the ladies re golf President – Lyn Buckland 55452387 Captain Liz Howard 55453659 – lizhoward52@yahoo.com.au Vice-Captain Kay Hamilton 55452897 Andy Koureas our PGA Professional is always happy to answer any questions you may have re Golf, equipment, clothing and shoes. And lessons can also be arranged. Congratulation to the few ladies who have been playing through the summer break. Looking forward to seeing all my golfing friends on the 5th. Good golfing in 2013

TAMBORINE MTN. LADIES GOLF CLUB RECOMMENCES TUESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2013 this? It is disgusting and verging on sexual harassment and it makes me feel vulnerable. No excuse for your behavior is acceptable. Please show the women of our mountain some consideration and respect. (Name and address supplied but withheld at Editor’s discretion) I think it is lovely that Christmas Cards are available for everyone. You can always make your own cards and say whatever you like if you don’t like any in the shops. I hope everyone had a peaceful Christmas and my wishes are for good health and happiness in 2013. Louise Piper

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N 2013 some exciting events are already lined up for your entertainment at the Zamia Theatre. As well as entertainment there are regular weekly sessions to help you improve your mind, body and soul. At the Zamia Theatre in 2013 you can learn about:YOGA (contact 5545 4077) DANCING for all ages – from about 3yrs old upwards (0421 797 278) PILATES (0414 652 756) IRISH DANCING (3399 7789) ZUMBA (0414 505 014) U3A and their various courses (0419 785 768) YOUTH ACTING FOR STAGE AND FILM (0458 921 486) And you can join in the fun of helping bring to life the stage dramas and comedies performed by the Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre group (5545 0819). TMLT also bring you a movie at least once a month and would always welcome more help (5545 3517). Some exciting events lined up for the first half of 2013 include an Irish troupe presenting “Nearly All Irish” in February, Old English Dancing evening featuring some of the old English Regency Dancing so popular in the days of Georgette Heyer and, by way of contrast, a movie event for the Gasoline and Garter Festival featuring fast cars and fast women. Even with all this going on we still have some very limited space available before 4pm on a couple of days if you want to join in helping to nourish us locals with a regular lesson in whatever you think would help us improve our mind, body and soul. CONTACT THE BOOKING MANAGER, IAN YOUNG, ON 5545 1895.

N 1846, the world was agog with the news that Louis Napoleon had escaped to London from a fortress where he was being held. But the bigger, if less noticed, news that would later impact on the Tamborine Mountain community, was that Adolphe Sax had patented the saxophone. It was only some 166 years later that Saxophonist, Isaac Paterson, would join the orchestra here to play the Saxophone for us. After doing what so many of us do – on a whim, dusting off our old instrument which has been lying dormant over the years and finding that playing again is fun, Isaac returned to his sax after an absence of some14 years. After starting playing in primary school, Isaac hit the world stage (well, sort of) when his mum, Ann, signed him up for the Oxenford State School band. Later, Isaac took time off from his work as an electrician to go snow-boarding with three mates in Canada for five months. A broken wrist, time on his hands and a return of the muse led Isaac back to his now inseparable saxophone. Out came the old tutorial books – inside went the neighbours. Dad, Norm, was spotted wearing ear muffs during practice sessions but loyally maintains that it was cold ears in mid-summer that led him to wear them. Seeking a few lessons, Isaac went to Malcolm Cunningham, the Director of Music of the Tamborine Mountain Orchestra. This was an inspired idea as Malcolm’s coaching and encouragement took Isaac’s playing from strength to strength. Within a few months Isaac decided to try for a Grade Three AMEB music qualification. As confidence and competence increased, the bar was raised and Isaac has just successfully completed the Grade Five examinations – a laudable effort after a 14 year lay-off. ‘Great, just great!’ is Isaac’s comment

about his experience in the orchestra: great company, great friendliness, great enjoyment, great progress. Such is his enthusiasm that Isaac now also plays with the Gold Coast Big Band and the Hinterland Community Band and has also taken up learning the clarinet and the piano! The whim to pick up his old saxophone has resulted in new interests, lots of fun and a host of new friends. It should be pointed out that it is not actually necessary to break one’s wrist to have fun with music. If you can play an instrument (being shockingly rusty is OK), can read music and would like to add a new dimension of fun and achievement to your life, think about joining our local orchestra. Malcolm Cunningham writes arrangements to suit the level of competence of our players and we thoroughly enjoy our music in a non-threatening, happy environment. Ring Malcolm on 55451030 – now. Terry Holland

Mal Cunningham delights Lodge residents Evergreen flautist and singer Mal Cunningham delighted an appreciative audience at a special Christmas concert at Roslyn Lodge when he presented a selection of carols and old-time favourites. Although performing for a small group of residents, Mal, a dual Mo Award winner and respected music teacher, demonstrated all the skills, energy and enthusiasm that audiences on the mountain have come to expect and admire.

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WINE & DINING Guide

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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

Mountain OPEN 7 NIGHTS

5PM TILL LATE

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Main Street, North Tamborine • Ph 5545 3888

Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery “A place to relax, enjoy superb food, wine and conversation”

Your local Restaurant, Wedding and Function Venue

10 Macdonnell Road Eagle Heights

Manners at the manor to show retro style is fashion forward

OOD manners never go out of fashion and style does not mean slavishly following the latest trend. That’s the philosophy of Chrissy Keepence (right) who is planning to take Mountain residents on a back to the future trolley bus tour that combines morning tea with good old fashioned manners, a few tips on style and culminates in a shopping excursion to one of the Mountain’s vintage outlets. A devotee of 1940s swing music and dance, Chrissy took her interest in the era a step further when she opened her Lindy Charm School, with the aim of ensuring the arts of deportment, grooming and etiquette would not be lost.

Her Tea and Manners on Mount Tamborine event on Sunday January 27 features a morning tea at the Bungunyah Manor, where participants will learn about the history of taking tea and some of the social niceties that it entails. She will also be offering advice to young people – and anyone else who wishes to update their image – on how vintage and retro fashion can create a cutting edge look and makeup tips that draw on techniques which are almost a lost art. Tickets for the event are $65 per person. For further details, contact Chrissy on 0409 727 888 or email lindycharmschool@gmail.com. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1344, 15 JANUARY, 2013 – 19

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

BUILDERS

CONT’.

Harding-Smith Builders BSA 701147 ACN 057 427013

Pty Ltd

House & General Builders Mobile: 0408 772 250 A/h Mark 5545 2063 • David 5545 1620

BUILDING DESIGN

ANTENNAS

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

5543 3331 Mob 0409 729 107

CLEANING & CARPETS Eagle Heights Cleaning Services Affordable Rates Free Quotes

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

CLEANING - PRESSURE

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

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 COMPUTERS

ARBORIST

Yes, you can. Hire your building equipment from MITRE 10 North Tamborine

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

Phone 5545 1170

John Nicholsonʼs

OPEN 7 DAYS

DECK RESTORATION

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

5543 6858

& Paykel - Asko Asea

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

Dave and Daniel Pearson

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.

DENTAL PROSTHETIST

CLEANING & CARPETS

DENTURE CLINIC

MAJOR KLEEN CLEANING SPECIALISTS ON THE MOUNTAIN

BUILDERS

Dietzel Homes BUILDER Ph 5545 2557

Fax 5545 2555

Mobile: 0407 764 715 or 0409 764 725 www.dietzelhomes.com

Qld Bldg. Reg No. 24096

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

5545 4717 0412 991 249

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Affairs JOE RUSSELL VeteransProvider Registered Dental Prosthetist

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

5545 3128

DOG GROOMING

KLEANING K9s 1st Saturday of the month from Feb 2013.

Mobile dog grooming: hydrobath, brushouts, clipping & more. Bookings: Ph Robyn on 0431 430 094

BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY EARTHMOVING Excavators Bobcats Trucks • postholes • pads • trenching • tank holes • clearing • burnoffs • landscaping

Specialising in: DRIVEWAYS

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

HAIRDRESSING

Coiffure HAIR

DESIGN

P: 5545 4783

M: 0413 233 530

For hair that looks good beyond the salon doors

GAS SUPPLIES

HEALTH

Ph: 5545 1979

PROFESSIONAL REFLEXOLOGIST (RAA, ATMS, ICR, FNTT)

Aching/burning feet, bunion pain, sore legs, sciatica, headaches, tension, general pain, women’s health

ELECTRICAL

HEALTH FUND REBATES • Helen, 0413 919 212

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

GLASS

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

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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Ph 5545 3793 • 0407 696 068

Domestic • Commercial • Farm Installation • Repairs

GUTTERS

Insurance Work Welcome Free Quotes

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

HOUSE RESTORATIONS

HOUSE RESTORATION Specialising in

RE-ROOFING & RE-GUTTERING As well as:

Decks ~ Re-stumping ~ Pergolas ~ Any timber repairs ~ Local tradesman 25 years’ experience Obligation free quotes

BANKCARD, VISA, MASTERCARD

CALL GRAHAM

GYM

0448 634 180 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

FENCING

TAMBORINE DAVE

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

Landscaping & Fencing

CLIPPERS NEST

• Rubbish Removal

Ladies & Men’s Hairdressing

• Chainsaw work

Shop 4, Southport Ave, Eagle Heights

Ph: 5545 2183 or 0428 713 465

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

Affinity Landscapes 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

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES (CONT.)

eco painters

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

bsa licence 1043639

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

TAMBORINE TURF Est. 1966

Roy The Painter

GROWERS OF:

Ph: All Hrs 5543

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

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Premium Blue Couch, Greenlees Park and Kikuya Turf.

H: 5545 2323 M: 0404 486 579 ALL OUTSIDE/INSIDE WORK INCLUDING ROOFS & DECKS

6133/5543 8441

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

REMOVALIST

PANEL BEATER

NOW BIGGER, BETTER, CLOSER!

U-Drive Dingo Hire with Attachments

ALLAN HAYES TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PANEL & PAINT

Large blocks for retaining walls or heavy-duty control solutions

PH: 5545 2319

bagged fertiliser bagged mulches crusher dust drainage gravels P.U. roadbase decorative gravels OR r sandstones DELIVER soils Y t fo un ds mulches treated logs o c a Dis m3 lo concrete blend rocks 6 sleepers to 4.8m stepping stones sands, barks railway sleepers

Private and insurance work Total Car Care

5545 3390

FREE QUOTES PICK UP DELIVERY

PLUS MUCH MORE

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

Hartley Road, Nth Tamborine

OFF TAMBORINE OXENFORD RD

TUESDAY-SATURDAY 9AM-3PM

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

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

5545 0115

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

Vic Palmer

Interstate Pre-packing

REMOVALS Incorporating Tamborine Mtn Removals

Ph: 07 3287 4326 Mobile 0408 743 244

RETAINING WALLS

Rock and Timber Retaining Walls

Ian Lloyd • • • • •

Plumbing Drainage Roofing Guttering Pumps

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

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

PLUMBING

MOWING & SLASHING Prompt Reliable Service

Local Country

PLASTERER

Ph 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

Acreage Mowing

PUMPS

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Licensed Plumber QBS Lic No. 62248

LICENSED BACKFLOW PREVENTION 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

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Septic & Sullage Tanks ~ Grease Traps Holding Tanks ~ Treatment Plants

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

Ph 0422 545 443 • Ah 5543 1784

BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY TAI CHI

Tai

VETERINARY SURGEON

WATER SUPPLIES

• RELAXATION • BETTER HEALTH • REJUVENTION • LONGEVITY For all ages and levels

Chi

Lee Chang Tye – 0420 349 744 email: relaxedmindtaichi@gmail.com

VETERINARY SURGERY Established on the Mountain since 1990 Andrew Paxton-Hall BVSc. Chris Corcoran BVSc. (Hons)

VALUER

Small & Large Animal Practice

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

VETERINARY SURGEON Canungra

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

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

WASTE WATER TREATMENT

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

PURIFICATION SOLUTIONS

Free Quotes

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

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS UNPARALLELLED OPPORTUNITY WORKING FROM HOME ~ PART OR FULL TIME ~ ABSOLUTELY NO RISK ~ GENUINE OPPORTUNITY SELDOM KNOCKS TWICE! FREE TRAINING & SUPPORT. CALL 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. Ph Dave 046 848 5545. BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE – New/second hand and local authors. Excellent selection $3 to $5. Piccabeen Landcare Bookshop, below Joseph the Greengrocer, Main Street. Ph 5545 1847. CHIBALL – MOVE WITH THE SEASONS! The ChiBall Class is based on the philosophy of 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: Every Wednesday 9–10am, at the Mount Tamborine Showground Hall. Fee: $10 per session. Just bring a non-slip Yoga Mat and a smile! Contact: Dagmar van der Lem. Mobile: 0434 547 184 email: dagmar.vanderlem@gmail.com CHOOKMOBILE is a fully-equipped chook pen

PONY EXPRESS

A/H Emergency Service Always Available

Cnr Pine Rd & Franklin St

5543 5622

Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 1pm

AD INQUIRIES

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 EMON THAI REMEDIAL MASSAGE You’ve tried the rest, now try the best. New client offer $25 for first one hour massage. Ph 5545 0434 or 0424 955 573. FOR SALE Large variety of herbal products, dried flowers, and oils etc. Ph: 5545 0625. MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETS Distribution service. Advertise your business. Ph 0438 452 587. MULCH: Excellent quality. Aged, clean mulch. $30/metre delivered. Ph: 5545 0467. 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. TAI CHI & QI GONG New Beginners’ classes commencing from 21 January, Beaudesert. Eagle Hts & Nreang. Kinesiology & Massage by appointment. Improve your health this year. Ph Gai 55452409 or 0409066501 See www.ttcak.com 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. Phone Volvo Dave 0423 334 336 WANTED Junior shop assistant/kitchen hand. Eagle Heights Bakery. Afternoons and weekends. Suit student on school leave. Phone Philip on 5545 4011.

Gary Stubbs 5545 3170 or 0431 722 177 editor@tamborinemountainnews.com

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