Tamborine Mountain News

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1324, APRIL 03, 2012 – 1

TuesdayApr 03, 2012

Vol. 1324

Compiled & editedby volunteers for theTamborine Mountain

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Delegation or abrogation?

AT the Meet the Candidates eveningsponsored by the Chamber of Commerce

last Wednesday each candidate was asked ifthey agreed with the practice of councildecisions being made by officers underdelegation from Council.

Crs Brent and Adams said they did, as didcandidates Buckley, Lambert and Drescher.None mentioned the fact that these officers,though “trained and experienced” as CathBuckley said, are not elected by ratepayers.

Over the past few years this practice ofdelegation has cost Tamborine Mountaindearly. There have been many instances, themost outstanding being the developmentknown as Hyacinth, and the large shoppingcentre now under construction at Bakers’Acres. The officers who made these decisionsmay indeed have been “trained andexperienced” but that is no consolation to themany ratepayers who have been hurt by thesestaff-approved developments. Ask the tradersin Main Street – has it benefitted them?

There are two financial items currently to bedecided by council staff under delegation – themanagement of the Lake Moogerah caravanpark, and the question of staff salaries to be‘locked in’ for the next three years. Councilhas given the CEO authority to conductenterprise bargaining on their behalf todetermine staff salaries (paid from our rates)for the next three years. Should the CEO begiven this authority, and should the Council bemaking such important decisions whilst incaretaker mode? One may well wonder whywe have elections at all.

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BRENT SILENT ON INVESTIGATION

THERE was an unasked question ofelephantine proportions at the Chamber

of Commerce’s “Meet the Candidates”evening last Wednesday.

No one asked Cr Brent to explain why theOffice of the Adult Guardian wasinvestigating his dealings with the funds –more than $300,000 – of elderly womenacquaintances suffering from dementia.

Two weeks ago the Tamborine MountainNews sent Cr Brent some questions aboutthis, because the official hearing is not to be

held until just after the Local GovernmentElection, and his answers would clearlypertain to his qualifications to act as mayor ofthe Scenic Rim Regional Council. After all,just as any junior clerk applying for aposition needs a character reference, so CrBrent, who is applying to the electors of theScenic Rim for the paid position of mayor,needs to show that his actions are exemplary.As he himself has said, “It is important anycandidate moving forward has no cloud overthem.” It would surely be better for voters toknow the facts of the enquiry before theelection, rather than after.

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Letters to the Editor

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Dear Editor,To those wishing to vote for Mickey Mouse(Letters, TTimes, 29/3)

I understand that you are tired of politics.But I am of the firm belief that we now on themountain can make a difference and vote inthe right people that can make a change to our

life here and get rid of some of the uselessmouses who are making our lifes miserable.

When we have such nice candidates asDerek for Mayor, Nadia O'Carroll and NigelWaistell, why not vote them in and get ourmountain on its feet???

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Dear Editor,I read with disbelief Scenic Rim Council

Notices in the Fassifern Guardian newspaperof March 14, 2012, calling for tenders forManagement of AG Muller (Lake Moogerah)Caravan Park for a period of four yearscommencing July 1, 2012) with tendersclosing on April 11th

This is totally wrong as this council is incaretaker mode and until a duly electedcouncil takes office after April 28 all businessfor future negotiation should be nullified; andif need be, tenders can then be called for thisvery important tourist destination by the new

council, to give the process a transparent andhonest appearance. If the process goes aheadas advertised who will view the tenderdocuments when the closing date is reached?There will be no council with any power tosay Yea or Nay and in my view this reeks ofmore secrecy, such as this council is notedfor. It would mean that unelected managerswill exercise the power they were not electedfor.

Let this be a starting point to open andhonest administration of council business bya bright, accountable and honest new council.

Bevan G. Pressler

Dear EditorI was privileged last Sunday to attend the

Tamborine Mountain Orchestra’s ReunionConcert in a packed St George’s AnglicanChurch. This celebratory performance bycurrent and former musicians honouredRaymond and Eve Curtis, who founded theTamborine Mountain Orchestra 38 yearsago.

From the moment the orchestra began withStrike up the Band, the audience’s emotionswere swept away by the passion of theperformers. Breathtaking and joyous, the 38piece orchestra played a cornucopia of pieceswhich revealed the consummate skill of themusical director and conductor, MalCunningham and his dedicated musicians.

Some had returned from Melbourne for thisconcert.

How privileged are we on this Mountain tohave an orchestra that has evolved over 38years to reach a standard of performancewhich could be experienced in the concerthall of the Queensland Performing ArtsCentre. It is impressive that many of theyoung musicians who began in this orchestrahave continued with their love of music andperformance.

If you have never attended a performanceby the Tamborine Mountain Orchestra, I urgeyou to do so. Just as I do, you will feel veryproud of this orchestra and its Mountainorigins.

Paul Edwards

Dear Editor,“Not on my watch” he wrote. “I delivered”

he writes in his advertisements wherein healso claims “leadership” – but whenquestioned at a “Meet the Candidates”meeting on 28 March as to the extent of hisinfluence on the decision-making of bothCouncil and the CEO, Mayor Brent playeddown his role in Council, saying he has “onlyone vote”.

And yet, whilst he claims for himself theability to lead and deliver, he derides othersas being unable to follow through on theiraims, if elected, because each would have“only one vote”. A bob each way?

Ex-Mayor Joy Drescher used the sameargument of having “only one vote” whenquestioned about unfortunate decisions madeduring her time in office, and then virtually

passed responsibility over to our divisionalcouncillor of the time (Vanessa Bull).

Certainly councillors and the mayor eachhave “only one vote” but if ideas have beencanvassed in fair and open debate then themost appropriate resolutions should carry theday and all will be able to see how they weredetermined.

We need our councillors and mayor tothink for themselves; to question the validityand accuracy of the reports Council receives;to share knowledge in discussion; to weighthe expectations of constituents against theconstraints of budgets and legislation; toshow respect for the opinions of others and totake responsibility for their own. It is timefor fresh approaches.

Jennifer Peat

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Dear EditorI would like to provide the Community

with information on what happened inCouncil on Tue 27 Mar in regard to delegatedpowers. The motion before Council was toapprove delegated powers to the CEO tofinalise negotiations for a three year wagedeal with the staff with no referral to the newCouncil. Cr Swanborough was unhappy withthis motion and attempted to put an

alternative motion that Council approve a 3%pay rise backdated to 1 Jan to show goodfaith and that the CEO continues to negotiatea new pay deal which would be put to thenew Council for approval. He did not get aseconder for his motion. The original motionwas moved and approved by 6 votes to 1. Ileave it to the community to judge on themorals of this decision.

Nigel Waistell

Dear EditorIn these days of satellite technology could

not each surf contestant wear a watch-sizedtransmitter in the water? Location of the

missing would certainly be quicker & more

importantly lives would be saved. This ideacould also be applied to all sailors. Typicallyhours of search & rescue could be savedincluding expensive air searches.

Mike Cairns

Dear EditorWhen Mayor Brent withdrew from the

State pre-selection in 2011 he was quoted onABC radio, on 13 May 2011 as saying:

“It’s important any candidate movingforward has no cloud over them. I am surethat I will be cleared of any wrongdoing.”

Surely, to be consistent and above board,now that Mayor Brent is under investigationby the Adult Guardian, he should issue asimilar statement and withdraw from themayoral election.

Roland Lindenmayer

Dear Editor,Labor (should be ‘Labour’ as it's supposed

to support the Workers) will lose electionsbecause it has and continues to ignore theFront Line services mentioned in the openingremarks of Mr Campbell Newman at theelection debate with Mrs Anna Bligh. Theseservices being (1) Nurses, (2) FireFighters,(3) Police (4) Ambulance and SES.

All of these services provide the essentialof life – preservation of life and property.They should all receive direct or indirectGovernment support in the form of transport,power, equipment, wages, clothing, free legalprotection and free health services.

At present, it seems to me that State andFederal Politicians are more interested indabbling with experimental social matterssuch as Same Sex marriage legislation,

Carbon Tax, Mining Tax, alternative energy,carbon capture, regulation of the media andsupport for soft teaching and less strictdiscipline in schools.

The lack of Police manpower, equipmentand legal support when Police Officers aredealing with serious crime, eg. violentassaults, ram raids, hauling away by trucks ofATMs, bank robberies, attacks on the elderlyand vulnerable, and gangs wandering about atnight in towns and suburbs terrorising thepublic is the perfect example of Society outof control, almost in a state of anarchy.

And, what do most Governments do ...spend the majority of their time and energydealing in a divisive manner with the softsocial matters in Society.

Ian R. Milton

CLIMATE CHANGE CORRESPONDENCE – there has been feedback, both for and against, ourdecision to call a halt to further letters on the subject. Interestingly, the Tamborine Times and theDaily Star have independently reached the same conclusion. May we encourage those wishing tocontinue to pursue the topic to submit their letters to the bigger papers: The Australian, theCourier Mail or even the Gold Coast Bulletin? Ed.

Dear Editor,May we, through your paper, thank the

kind relatives and friends who sponsored Benand Helen for the Leukaemia Foundation’s“Be brave and shave” fund-raising drive. Weare proud to tell you that collectively youraised just over $500.

Thanks also to the young women at theEdge Salon for their clipper-ing abilities.Those of you who have seen us will knowthat neither of us will be changing ourhairstyle for a while.

Ben Swinburne and Helen Aagaard

LOCAL GOVERNMENTELECTION 28 APRIL 2012

NOMINATIONS have closed for theLocal government elections later this

month.There are 4 candidates for the position

of MAYOR.They are current mayor, John Brent, Cr

Derek Swanborough, Wendy Creighton ofBoonah and Joy Drescher of Beaudesert.

For DIVISION 1 there are 3 candidates:Cath Buckley, Tony Lambert and NigelWaistell.

For DIVISION 2 there are 2 candidates:Richard Adams and Nadia O’Carroll.

Once again voting will take place at thesame polling booths as for the StateElections – the Tamborine Mountain StateHigh School and St Bernard State School.Voting will be from 8am to 6pm. There iswheelchair access at both polling booths.


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Death’s ImpossibilityDear Geoff,

Death comes to us all. None are spared. All of us fall under its curse. As far as we can measure with our five senses italso seems that death is permanent. There are those who work hard at trying to contact the dead but the vast majorityof people accept the reality of the separation even though it is one of the hardest things we will have to do in this life. Isay that it seems permanent because we do have the one case in our known history where a man died but did notremain dead. That is Jesus. There have been no developments of science or history that would cause us to need tochange our minds about the reality of the resurrection of Christ. There are those who will not acknowledge it as apossibility. There are others who might say it was possible but not likely. There are even others who wouldacknowledge that it probably occurred but are not interested in what that might mean for their own mortality. Thenthere are people who know the history and believe that in it there is a significant event that has changed ourunderstanding of death forever. Of course it is not just in knowing the historical fact of the resurrection in the sameway that we might know that WWII stared for Great Britain when Poland was invaded on a particular day in1939. The fact of the resurrection is not left for us to interpret as our imaginations might wish. It is fair enoughthat a unique event like that would attract a variety of possible explanations. But God, in his wisdom, would notallow its significance to be obscured by the short sightedness of human experience. He has explained itsmeaning and significance, and demonstrated its power on many and various occasions in the New Testament.

But essential to understanding the significance of the resurrection is understanding who was resurrected. Itwas not just a man chosen at random to undergo an amazing transformation. It was God’s Son who was bornfully human. By himself he was not subject to death. But in bearing our sins he subjected himself to death andits agony. As the Son of God he was bearing our sin, not paying for his own, so death could not have the finalsay. It was impossible for death to hold on to the author of life. It was impossible for the sentence of death tomake its permanent mark on Jesus. The mark it found, as he hung on the cross, was our sin carried in hisbody. We cannot abstract our sin, as though we could say Jesus bundled it up and threw it down at the foot ofthe cross. The language the Bible uses is much more personal, direct and real:

But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight,without blemish and free from accusation— Colossians 1:22

Jesus personally took our sin upon himself, in his body, and paid the penalty with his life. And it was in hisbody, the same one that went into the tomb, that he was resurrected. Although he knew the real agony ofdeath, it could not hold him. And those who trust in him will not be put to shame. They will not be foundnaked before God who holds us accountable for our lives.This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help ofwicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead, freeing him

from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keepits hold on him. (Acts 2:23-24)

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ATCH Phil GiffardPhil GiffardwithWCOUNCIL

IT is not the purpose of this column toelectioneer for any of the candidates in the

forthcoming election. However, if a candidatesteps over the line by making incorrect ormisleading statements, then I will makecomment when critical comment is due.

Cr Brent’s advertising includes "don’t letlocal activists drive a wedge between you andyour Council". Regrettably, there is such awedge but it has not been driven by localactivists. On the contrary, the wedge has beenfirmly hammered from within Council. It is tothis obvious and unacceptable state of affairsthat there is local reaction.

Cr Brent tries to blame Cr Swanborough forthe problem but observers of Councilcarryings-on will have seen something quitedifferent. Cr Swanborough brought to Councilyears of experience in senior roles in theadministrative side of Council and an excellentunderstanding of how such organisations aresupposed to operate. Also, he seemed to be theone Councillor who appeared to read andunderstand Council financial reports and otherpapers. Perhaps this was the problem for otherCouncillors. Whatever the reason, from the verybeginnings of this term of Council, there seemsto have been a consistent campaign from withinCouncil to disparage Cr Swanborough anddenigrate and obstruct his efforts.

I have recently quoted elsewhere an extractfrom my Council Watch column reporting onthe very first meeting four years ago of ourpresent Council. It bears repeating:

"It was necessary for Council to confirm thelocation of its Public Office. The Acting CEOproposed this to be the Beaudesert Office butadded the qualification that the Boonah officeshould be retained as an administrative andservice centre. A motion was moved to adoptthis recommendation. Cr Swanboroughexpressed concern that no information had beenpresented to Councillors re the scope and costenvisaged for the Boonah centre and moved anamendment that consideration of this aspect bedelayed until more information was available.Surprisingly, his apparently very reasonableproposal failed for want of a seconder."

I said then and I still believe that suchdecisions, and this was an important one withlarge recurring costs involved, should beconsidered responsibly and in full possessionof the facts. However, the treatment of thatproposed amendment foreshadowed thisCouncil's tactics throughout its term.

Unforgivably, this incident was later used totry to aggravate local sensitivities and publiclycriticise Cr Swanborough by wrongly claimingthat he had moved to close the Boonah office.As you will realise, this was simply untrue butoften that doesn’t seem to matter.

With little delay, clamps were put in place toprevent Councillors expressing dissentingopinions. Justifiably notorious was Cr. Brent’sproclamation in the press that "NOT ON MYWATCH" would Councillors be permitted tomake critical comment about a resolutionpassed by Council. Fortunately, that was so farover the top that he was apparently advised ofthe error of his ways by someone in

Government and the outlandish proposal wasnot heard of again.

Then Councillors happily adopted a draftCouncillors’ Code of Conduct suggested by theLocal Government Association of Queensland.This placed restraints on Councillors’statements to the press. There were two strangeaspects. Why was it necessary when the LocalGovernment Act was adequate and why wereCouncillors so ready to place restraints onthemselves? Adjoining Councils such as GoldCoast and Ipswich would have nothing to dowith the draft.

Indicative of the attitudes within Council wasthat there was no shortage of complaints byother Councillors of breaches by CrSwanborough but the others seemed strangelyimmune. When I tried to set the record straightby lodging complaints against otherCouncillors for the same breaches as had beenfound against Cr Swanborough, the CEOassessed my complaints as frivolous andvexatious with no provision for appeal.Somehow balance seemed to be lacking.

Then, in his advertising, Cr Brent accuses CrSwanborough of having spent the past termsaying ‘no’. Cr Swanborough has raised manyquestions but that is far different from saying‘no’. It should also be remembered that theLocal Government Act makes it clear that aCouncillor has the basic responsibility torepresent the current and future interests of theresidents of the local government area. If thatinvolves asking many questions, so be it. If theanswers are not adequate, so be it again and a‘no’ can be completely justified. On the otherhand, I have always been surprised by how fewquestions the other Councillors ask.

Cr Brent’s accusations just don’t holdtogether.

While I am at it I must also pick up a coupleof things in Councillor Comments by Cr Adamsin the Tamborine Times. Firstly, he notes that aCouncillor can have an item added to themeeting agenda if notice is given to the CEOtwo days before the meeting. The big catch isthat I understand that Councillors do notreceive the detailed agenda for an OpenCouncil Meeting until less than two workingdays before the Meeting. As it is deemedconfidential it cannot be disclosed to residents.The long-suffering latter are even worse off asthe detail does not appear on the Councilwebsite until the day before the meeting.

Cr Adams also states that there are no secretdecision making meetings. I think he wouldadmit that this has not always been the casewith it appearing decisions were being taken atclosed meetings which even appeared on theCouncil’s meeting calendar. However, I willaccept his assurance that this was correctedwhen Council was made aware of theirregularity.

No doubt I am one of those local activists soderided by Cr. Brent. However, if you look atthe record, I have not been negative. My aimhas been to have Council adopt transparent andbalanced process. In the present case, I am notelectioneering but incorrect or misleadingclaims just have to be identified and corrected.


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CURIOSITY is rippling around thecommunity. Who are the “local activists”

referred to in Mayor John Brent’s politicaladvertising? Are they the “ruffians” thatturned up in Power Parade to protest aboutmassive commercial water extraction whichhas left surrounding residents and nurseryowner without water?

Or perhaps it is the volunteers in theTamborine Mountain Progress Associationwho have been monitoring Council activitiesand forewarning residents of potentialinappropriate developments threatening theirvalued lifestyles? Who else is there?

The responses to TMPA alerts have beenstrong and prompt. Many people look forhelp to make their voices heard, but how todo this is a problem. After a developmentapplication is gazetted for public comment,most residents cannot easily travel toBeaudesert to view applications, let alonemake some sort of sense from thebewildering big documents there. Fewresidents know much about the planningschemes and there is limited time forlodgment.

For several decades, TMPA front liners(many of whom have had broad academicbackgrounds) have travelled to Beaudesert,checked through Council minutes,researched, attended forums on townplanning issues and often sought advice fromoutside planning experts. Their efforts haveprovided residents with “legitimatereasoning” (a quote from Mayor Brent) forlodging submissions.

These reasons (breaches of the planningschemes and objectives) have been set out in

published basic pro formas for submitters tomodify and/or make additions. This costsnothing to residents, whereas developers areable to pursue their emotional motives(mainly financial gain) by engagingexpensive experts to formulate “legitimatereasoning” to reach their goals. TamborineMountain was identified during the Gaven(supermarket) court hearing last year as being“a community not shy about stating itsviews”.

So yes, TMPA spends most of its timeopening the doors for public comment.

However, at the “Meet the Candidates”meeting of 28th March, Mayor John Brentstated that when he stood for Mayor he askedmany residents what was important to them.He “received one clear message – and thatwas the retention of the lifestyle unique toour whole area, more particularly TamborineMountain”. A correct observation. Anestimated over 95% of the mountain’spopulation strongly values our uniquebeautiful lifestyle.

And this is what the local activity is allabout. It is not about being jealous ofsupposed extra funds being spent inBeaudesert or Boonah. It is not aboutinternal fights between residents about thequality of lifestyle we aspire to. We all wantthe same thing.

If Council chooses to cast itself adrift frombroad public sentiments and continuallymakes decisions (especially planningdecisions) that attract such large (by anystandards) objections, then it is Council thathas supplied that wedge between it and itsconstituents referred to in Mayor Brent’sadvertisements.

Jeanette Lockey,President, TMPA

Power Parade

Agroup of concernedcitizens were called to

assemble at the Gillion PtyLtd property mid-morninglast Monday, 26th.

About 35 peoplegathered in order to give aBeaudesert Timesjournalist the opportunityof hearing the viewpoint ofthe Tamborine MountainCommunity on the matterof Water Extraction at thataddress, and also afford atimely photographicopportunity for the Times.

Journalist SebastianNicholls is preparing areport to go to print this week.

It was expected that he would take somephoto shots of the truck entering and leavingthe property, however it didn’t arrive whilstthe gathering was present and photos couldnot be achieved.

The assembly was mostly of nearbyresidents and other interested parties, some ofwhom are in the coming Planning andEnvironment Court appeal by Gillion PtyLtd., who are attempting to achieve lawful

status in the business of water extraction atthe Power Parade address.

It was remarkable in that it was an orderly,peaceful and lawful assembly, given the depthof emotion this matter has drawn from thewider community of Tamborine Mountain.

Although perhaps not really surprising, asthe gathering was primarily composed ofretirees and Senior Citizens, who are notreally known for militancy.

W.A. MacGillicuddy


THE subterraneanworld is an

unexplored, underresearched frontier thatwe tend to regard as anempty place. Furtherexploration, althoughfragmentary, has revealedthat a diverse range of fauna liveunderground.

The animals that live in aquifers,underwater pools and caves are calledstygofauna. They inhabit a wide variety ofgroundwater environments – in both freshand saline water, located in rock, clay,gravel, karst, sediment, fissures, cracks andcaves. Stygofauna are found in all states ofAustralia, but appear particularly diverse inthe desert regions where the undergroundwater provides a refuge from the aridconditions on the surface above.

Stygofauna mainly consist of crustaceans,syncarids, snails, worms, diving beetles,mites, insects and fish. They are highlyadapted to their localised niche within anaquifer. Commonly their adaptations are alack of eyes, pale pigmentation, slowmetabolism to cope with food shortages andlong antennae and legs to provide sensoryinformation in their pitch black world.

Australian stygofauna are closely relatedto stygofauna species in other continents.This indicates that these stygofauna speciesoriginally had a common ancestor in theancient continents of Gondwana andPangaea, and that the groundwater and itsinhabitants were present before the ancientsupercontinents split apart.

The vertebrate stygofauna are fish, twospecies that have been identified are theblind gudgeon and the blind cave eel. Theblind cave eel is the world’s longest cave

fish, it is pure white andeyeless and may grow to40 cm. The blindgudgeon has been foundin fresh and salt water atdepths of 68 metresbelow the surface atwater temperatures of 30

degrees C. They move widely through thewater column, and adapt to the remarkablerange of chemical and physical characteristicsthat exist in different water masses. They huntother stygofauna and terrestrial insectsaccidentally introduced into the aquaticsystem. Very little is known of the biologyand reproduction of either species. In view ofthe limited studies of stygofauna fish, theremay be other species. There is anecdotalevidence of fish which could only haveoriginated from underground aquatic systems,swimming near the surface of deep bores.

Human pressure is threatening this newlydiscovered biodiversity through uncontrolledgroundwater use, excavation, pollution and bycontamination.

Stygofauna are very under-researched but itis believed that they may have an importantfunction in regulating and maintainingaquifers by preventing subsidence,bioremediation of waste, nutrient cycling andimproving underground water quality. Ourknowledge of these functional relationships isalmost nonexistent and some scientists warnthat we may only discover their significanceas problems arise when groundwaterbiodiversity declines or disappears.Next Bushwalkers meeting:

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That’s one reason why TamborineMountain Landcare volunteers are removinginvasive weeds from Millet Park andcarefully replanting it with native rainforestspecies: the park adjoins known lyrebirdterritory.

This park, once owned by the Milletfamily, is now a SRRC Council reserve. Overthe next few years Landcare will be restoringthe park with the help of grants provided by

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To get the work started, Landcare needshelp from members of the mountaincommunity. A planting day is to be held at thepark on Saturday 14th April. Family groupsare very welcome. Covered shoes or boots,long pants and gardening gloves are a must.Tools are provided – and a lavish morning teais a great way to round out a morning’sefforts.• Where: Millet Park, Carey Pde (at the end

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Book your campsiteearly this Easter toavoid disappointment

NATIONAL park visitors have been urgedto book their camping holiday well in

advance as high numbers are expected toflock to the parks this Easter.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife ServiceAssistant Director-General AndreaLeverington said some of Queensland’s mostpopular national parks such as Tinaroo,Fraser Island, and Inskip/Cooloola are likelyto fill fast with some campsites on FraserIsland already fully booked over the holiday.

“Camp sites in national parks are limited tominimise any environmental impact, and it’sa case of first come, first served,” MsLeverington said.

“I therefore urge all those thinking ofspending their Easter break in one of ourbeautiful national parks to book as soon aspossible or they may miss out.

“Bookings can be made via the Departmentof Environment and Resource Management(DERM) website www.derm.qld.gov.au or bycalling 13 QGOV (13 7468).

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information on individual parks and forests,alerts about closures and details of whichareas require a vehicle permit,” she said.

“Parks offer a range of campingopportunities, from remote campsites forbushwalkers to campgrounds with toilets,picnic tables and sites for camper trailers andcaravans as well as tents.

“Beach parks such as Byfield, Fraser Islandand Moreton Island are great places to enjoyfishing, and swimming and places such asConondale and Sundown national parks aregreat escapes for cooling down under leafytrees or in nearby creeks without the sand.

Ms Leverington said before camping in apark visitors must obtain a camping permitand pay camping fees.

“It costs as little as $5.30 per person pernight or $21.30 per family per night andchildren under five are free of charge.

“As with all peak visitor periods, additionalQueensland Park and Wildlife Servicerangers will be available to ensure visitorshave a safe and happy holiday break.“

For more information about camping inQueensland’s National parks visitwww.derm.qld.gov.au

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THIS year’s event will be held on 21-22 April. It is a bi-annualaffair, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than

ever.While our President Janet Walsh is away, Sue Morris as Acting

President is ably steering and motivating us all with her ideas andenergy.

Sue has been using the theme of ‘lost skills’ as a guiding light forour event and has suggested as many ‘hands-on’ opportunities aspossible for the demonstrations and activities being organised. Thetheme of lost skills was the basis of her submission to what was thenthe Forde Electorate 20-20 Forum held during the Rudd government’sforum in 2007.

Watch out for the full script of Sue’s submission, which remains aspertinent today as it did in 2007.

You will also see the work of a number of the groups using theCreative Arts Centre. Demonstrations and displays will take up all ofthe available space in the Creative Arts complex. As usual there willbe a sales room where visitors can purchase their Christmas andbirthday gifts.

Members are being asked to volunteer time and, of course, toexhibit the products of their industry and creativity for display andsale.

We are hoping for a good crowd – and if we go on past years’events, this will not be a problem at all.

Helen Griffin

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IF ELECTED AS COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION 1,I WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:• Establishment of a Finance Committee to monitor expenditure at

programme level• A review of delegations so that Accountability is returned to Councillors• Promotion of community participation in meetings and working groups• More time for consultation with the community on Meeting Agendas• A fairer percentage of our rates to be returned to the community through

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• Provision of transport for the elderly• Return of kerbside collections• Development of a Streetscape plan• Establishment of a centre for artists and artisans• A long term management plan for the provision of a waste facility• Support to community funding by the return of Councillor’s Discretionary

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VALUATION notices were posted on 28March to all landowners throughout

Queensland’s 58 rateable local governmentareas.

Queensland’s Valuer-General Neil Braysaid more than 1.6 million valuations werecompleted in accordance with the LandValuation Act 2010.

“The valuations will take effect for localgovernment rating, State land tax and Stateland rental purposes, where applicable, on 30June 2012,” Mr Bray said.

“As all local government areas wererevalued in 2011, the 2012 valuations reflectany variations that have occurred in the 12months since the last valuation.

“Annual valuations avoid the significantmovements in valuations that have occurredpreviously when valuations were notundertaken for a number of years.”

Mr Bray said that with the exception ofareas influenced by the growth associatedwith the mineral and gas resources industryboom the Queensland property market overthe past 12 months had been generallysubdued.

“The volume of property transfers recordedwith the Registrar of Titles has decreased by22 per cent over the past 12 months and is atits lowest level for a decade,” Mr Bray said.

“Value changes, both up and down, can beattributed to a number of factors including

the strong Australian dollar which hasimpacted on Queensland’s export industries,

tourism and related industries; globalfinancial volatility including tight creditconditions; growth associated with theresources industry boom and a moderation inQueensland’s population growth.”

Mr Bray said the subdued nature of themarket was evidenced by 32 localgovernment areas recording an overallmarket movement of less than three percentin total rateable value.

“The Gladstone Regional Council arearecorded the largest increase of 19 per cent,reflecting the growth of mining activity incentral Queensland,” Mr Bray said.

“The Cassowary Coast Regional Councilarea which is still suffering the economiceffects and damage caused by Cyclone Yasiin early 2011, recorded the largest reductionof 13.7 per cent.”

Mr Bray said it was important thatlandowners realised that valuation noticeswere not rate notices.

“Rates are set under the Local GovernmentAct 2009 and the City of Brisbane Act 2010by local governments when they determinetheir annual budgets,” Mr Bray said.

“The setting of rates is based on a numberof factors - valuations are only one of thosefactors”.

Queensland’s online valuation list for 2012and property market data for majorresidential localities are available atwww.derm.qld.gov.au until 26 June 2012.

Statewide annual valuations 2012 released This information allows landowners tocompare their valuations with others in theirlocalities. Hard copies of the land valuationlistings are also available for inspection atselected Department of Environment andResource Management (DERM) businesscentres and local government offices.

Mr Bray said landowners who believedtheir valuation to be incorrect, and couldprovide information to support this, couldlodge an objection to their valuation with theDepartment of Environment and ResourceManagement (DERM) by 28 May 2012.

To lodge an objection, landowners shouldobtain an objection kit which includes a step-by-step guide and the relevant objection form– these are available on the DERM website,www.derm.qld.gov.au, by calling 1300 664217 or from local DERM offices. Moreinformation including fact sheets, questionsand answers and rural valuation maps is alsoavailable.

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New report reflectssubdued property market

QUEENSLAND’S Valuer-General NeilBray recently released a report

summarising Queensland’s property marketahead of the March 28 issue of the 2012annual statutory land valuations.

Mr Bray said the Valuer-General’s PropertyMarket Movement Report – snapshot of the2012 valuation provided an overview ofchanges to statutory land values throughoutQld since the last valuation issued in 2011.

“The report covers all market sectorsincluding residential, rural, rural residential,multi-unit, commercial, industrial and ruralland,” Mr Bray said.

“The property market in Queensland isgenerally subdued in most market sectorswhich is reflected in the 2.6% reduction intotal valuations.

“The exceptions are those areas influencedby the resources boom including the mining,gas, energy and mineral processingindustries.”

Mr Bray said the subdued nature of themarket was evidenced by 32 localgovernment areas recording an overall marketmovement of less than three percent in totalrateable value.

“The largest increase was 19 per cent in theGladstone Regional Council and the largestdecrease was 13.7 per cent in the CassowaryCoast Regional Council area,” Mr Bray said.

“This is not surprising as the resourcesboom has driven values up in Gladstone,while, towns and industry in the CassowaryCoast Regional Council area are still sufferingthe economic effects and damage caused byCyclone Yasi in early 2011.”

Mr Bray said residential localities withinBrisbane City recorded changes ranging froma 22 per cent increase in value in BrisbaneCity to a 19.2 per cent reduction in St Lucia.

“In general, higher end properties recordedreductions in value while the more affordableland, predominantly in the outer suburbs,reflected moderate increases in value,” MrBray said.

“Other Queensland local government areasrecorded value changes ranging from areduction of 10.9 per cent for the WhitsundayRegional Council area to an increase of 10.3per cent in Paroo Shire Council and WesternDowns Regional Council areas.

“The return to better seasons was providingmore confidence in rural industries but thiswas yet to translate to an increase in propertyvalues while areas of south west Queenslandaffected by recent flooding and damage toinfrastructure will take some time to recover.”

Mr Bray said the State Valuation Servicevalued all 58 rateable local governments inQueensland with more than 1.6 millionvaluations undertaken in accordance with theLand Valuation Act 2010.

“The valuations will take effect on 30 June2012 for local government rating, State landtax and State land rental purposes,” Mr Braysaid.

“All rateable local government areas arenow valued annually except in unusualcircumstances.

“This will ensure that changes in the marketwill be regularly reported in future yearsavoiding significant movements in land valuewhen a valuation is not undertaken for anumber years.”

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TEA lovers of Queensland are being calledto unite for a cuppa and a chat this May in

support of Cancer Council’s Australia’sBiggest Morning Tea.

Hosts are needed now to register theirfriends, families and workplaces to help tip thebalance in the fight against cancer onThursday, May 24.

All you need to do is sign on to host anevent during May and start planning! Visitwww.biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 130065 65 85 to find out more.

Cancer Council Queensland is hoping morethan 6000 morning tea hosts across the statewill register to take part in this year’s event,helping to raise more than $2.15 million.

CCQ’s National Events Manager TenilleKoeter said when it comes to hosting anAustralia’s Biggest Morning Tea, a littleplanning can go a long way.

“Hosting a morning tea is easy andenjoyable, giving you and your friends orworkmates a great opportunity to catch up andhave some fun together.

“It is important to remember that likeeverything, a little bit of planning goes a longway and asking your friends to bring a platealong to share will help ensure your morningtea is a success this year and every year,” MsKoeter said.

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Set a date – while the official date is May 24,you can hold your event any time during May.

Make it fun – a great way to add fun to yourevent is by setting a theme or including a fun,competitive element. This year, our theme issustainability – so why not set your own theme,give your event a green dress code, host aretro-tea, celebrate someone special at your teaor encourage your boss to donate someworkplace rewards for participating staff?

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THESE ARE MY PERSONAL VIEWS. I AM AMAYORAL CANDIDATE.

CHANGE IS NEEDED– NOT MORE OF THESAME.

THE following three paragraphs are theentire Scenic Rim Council's community’s

views – not my own.The ReachTel Poll (below) of the Scenic

Rim in December 2011 showed that 75 percent of Scenic Rim residents thought that theMayor was doing an average to very poor job.

Community Plan consultation across all ofScenic Rim showed that the fourth greatestopportunity for success for the Scenic Rimwas to improve Council/ Councillorperformance.

Mayor Brent's Council rates are the highestin SEQ councils and he has the highest waterand sewerage rates in Queensland UrbanUtilities.

I voted against a budget in 2010/11 that wascontemptible of the ratepayer, because itcynically and excessively jacked up the raterise so the next election year budget rate risescould be less. I stood up for what was decentand right.

“Positive leadership” by the Mayor is not: • Delivering unnecessary rate hikes for the

last 4 years.• Approving the Hyacinth subdivision in

court for 45 lots on 400 and 500 squaremetre allotments.

• Trying to bankrupt the Progress Associationfor $36,000 to stop this attack on ouramenity.

• Inequitably distributing capital funding.Mountain residents contribute 23 per cent ofthe annual rates but for each of the last fouryears they received approximately 1 to 2 percent only of this capital funding..

• Stopping Council’s 50 per cent co-fundingto the State that approved new bus

turnarounds at the High School andTamborine State School and the Long Roadfire trail extension that would havedelivered these projects.

• Ignoring nearly 4850 petitioners who saidthe $6.6 million Beaudesert Library to cost$12 million over 20 years and 2 per centextra on rates for 20 years was excessiveand not financially responsible.

• Ignoring the 500 petitioners in Boonah whosaid “don't shut down a small business intown employing four families”.

• Ignoring the 200 petitioners who wanted apull-over car park outside Taste Buddies

• Financial mismanagement year after yearlike the wages blow out of $1 million in

2008/9 and not meeting fiscal targets.Council photocopier costs have gone nearly$60,000 over budget to date, yet Councilrecently knocked back a request from theTMSA for a $23,000 mower to maintaintheir facility.

• Ignoring over 100 submitters in Palen Creekwho didn't want a helicopter landing andtaking off on a property in their quiet ruraltown, six times per day 365 days per year.

• Budgeting $460,000 for the Aratula SportsCentre and when Council officers projectmanaged the job it blew out to nearly $1.2million of your money. Aratula has apopulation of 386. (2006 census)

• Consistently taking rates for capitalexpenditure and not delivering the projects

while Council gangs are working inIpswich, Warwick, Logan and Brisbane.

• Giving planning delegations to Councilofficers to ignore or misinterpret the lawsand approve, for example, 360 square metresheds in a residential area and ignoringplanning building heights for a house inCoomera Gorge Road that will obliterateothers’ views.

• Approving and allowing 26 duplexes to bebuilt in Brayford Estate, destroying amenitybecause they misinterpreted the rules.I can give many, many more examples of

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<< closed decision making, all designed tocover up these things.

My positive leadership as a qualified TownClerk, 35 years’ experience in local governmentand a Master of Business degree will:• Open up the books, end the secrecy, stop the

rates grab, give Councillors access to allfinancial information, change the meetingsystems to allow general business andquestions from the public.

• End the undemocratic delegations to planningstaff that have done so much damage.I am committed to working with a

performing team that is united in their wish tobring good government and fiscalresponsibility, one that listens to residents,gives you back an elected Council, cuts thewaste and bureaucratic control. Progressiveleadership is not about agreeing with theMayor in the interests of cohesion. That doesnot make sense, but doing the right thing byall and returning a proper functioning Councilto the Scenic Rim does.

I can be trusted with the guardianship ofthe Scenic Rim.

HAVE you ever dreamed of setting up yourown beehive, but been a bit daunted by

your lack of knowledge and / or funds? Thisis the opportunity you have been waiting for!

At a well attended workshop on Sunday18th March, we were introduced to NaturalBeekeeping, a practice that involves usinghives which allow bees to live in a way thatmore closely resembles what they do in thewild. Natural beekeeping does not require theexpensive equipment used in traditional

practices, which makes it ideal for thebackyard beekeeper.

There has been wide interest in starting upa beekeepers’ group on the mountain for bothamateur and experienced beekeepers to sharetheir knowledge and experience and learntogether. If you are interested in joining thiscommunity group there will be a meeting onSunday 15 April at the Eagle Heights Hotel at3pm. For further enquires, please contactTania on 5545 4382.

Tamborine quarryfined $15,000 forexcessive noise

ATamborine quarry has been fined$15,000 for causing an environmental

nuisance through excessive noise. Department of Environment and Resource

Management (DERM) Assistant Director-General Dean Ellwood said CCS MaterialsPty Ltd yesterday pleaded guilty in theBeenleigh Magistrates Court to breaching adevelopment approval at its Clutha Creekquarry, about 30km west of the Gold Coast.

“CCS Materials’ permit, issued by DERMunder the Environmental Protection Act1994, includes stringent and enforceablenoise monitoring conditions to protect thewell-being of local residents,” Mr Ellwoodsaid.

“After receiving several complaints fromresidents surrounding the Clutha Creekquarry, DERM undertook a series of noisemeasurements at the site.

“Tests revealed noise levels from a rippingprocess, which extracts materials from theground, were above the allowable limits inthe company’s permit.”

Mr Ellwood said it was importantcompanies understood the conditions of theirapprovals.

“In addition to the fine, the Magistrate alsoordered CCS Materials to pay $2000 tocover investigation costs.”

No conviction was recorded.


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Don’t let osteoporosis ‘steal’ yourquality of life

TO reinforce healthy ageing, Mt Tamborine Pharmacy is urgingadults of all ages to give more attention to the health of their

bones with bone density testing at the pharmacy on Friday 13thApril.

“Today life begins at 50 and we can expect to live well into our80’s. For quality of life we need a sound mind, a healthy heart, andstrong bones to carry us around!” said Ms Evelyn Holsman, Directorof Australian Bone Density Testing Centre.

Conducted by ultrasound technique bone density tests assessfracture risk, cost $45, are 100% safe and include a written result andinformation for lifelong bone health. “We are proud of our specialprogram which combines bone density testing with information forpeople to make their own informed lifestyle choices beneficial forbone health.” said Ms Holsman. “All people, regardless of their ageand level of risk, receive information about calcium, vitamin D,exercise and more.”

The United States Preventative Services Task Force (January,2011) confirms that ultrasound effectively assesses fracture risk inpostmenopausal women and men. Ultrasound is the second mostcommonly used test in the United States and predicts fracture risk ofthe hip and spine.

The idea is to prevent the diseaseOsteoporosis means bones become thin, fragile and break easily,

and currently in Australia there is an osteoporotic fracture every 5-6minutes. “Osteoporosis does not happen suddenly when you reach70.” Ms Holsman explained.

Bones reach peak strength around the age of 25. Fromapproximately 35, both men and women can slowly start to lose bonestrength at about 1% per year. The outstanding fact is thatosteoporosis is largely preventable and treatable and does not have tobe a consequence of getting older! You are never too young or tooold to take action to keep your bones as healthy as possible for therest of your life.

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IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGENADIA O’CARROLL:

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100% BULK BILLINGFemale Doctor .......................Dr Himali JayasekeraMale Doctors .........................Dr Mariusz Zielinski .................................................Dr Pujitha De SilvaPsychologist ...........................Jacobus Kleynhans (MAPS)Dietitian/Exercise Physiologist.............Lisa SpencerHEARING AUSTRALIA .....Onsite

WE HAVE “OPEN BOOKS”WELCOME ALL NEW PATIENTS

SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

General Family Medicine ~ Womens’ HealthShared Antenatal Care ~ Child Health & Immunisation

Pre-employment, Drivers’ & Insurance Medicals Work Cover ~ Counselling

OPENING HOURS:MON, TUES, THURS, FRI 8AM–6PMNOW OPEN WEDNESDAY 8AM–8PM

FREE HOME VISITS MONDAY–FRIDAY (DAY TIME)

Suite 2/34 Southport Ave, Eagle Heights (next to P.O.)

PHONE 5545 2416

FLU VACCINE WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON


TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PROGRESS ASSOCIATIONtogether with the

EAGLE HEIGHTS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONwill be holding its traditional

MEET THE CANDIDATESON SUNDAY 15 APRIL FROM 2-4PM AT THE

VONDA YOUNGMAN COMMUNITY CENTRE

An opportunity to questionyour local Council candidates.

PHIL’S TIPS

AprilIt’s time to plant sweet peas again. I

plant the Gawler strain from SouthAustralia. They are a good blend ofcolours, have good form and do well on the Mountain.Ground should be prepared now for planting spring annuals.Seeds of most varieties should be sown without delay;poppies, pansies, primulas, schizanthus, snapdragons,lobelias and stocks. Some of the faster growers can be left alittle later but should be sown soon; alyssum, calendula,nemesia, linaria, livingsone daisies and Virginian stock.Spring bulbs go in now; anemones, ixia, jonquil, Dutch iris,ranunculus, freesias.

Cuttings of many perennials, shrubs, trees, azaleas,camellias, natives, geraniums, pelargoniums can be strucknow.

Strawberries, everyone’s favourites, can be planted thismonth. Prepare the ground now. Plenty of compost, bloodand bone, potash and organic life will make them grow.

Once again, with the cooler weather coming, it is easier togrow cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, silver beet,broad beans and lettuce. If available, dig in well rottedanimal manure and plenty of compost. Otherwise, fall backon good old blood and bone, potash and organic life. Keepthe plants well watered and stand back.


PUPPY SCHOOL

• BASIC POSITIVE REWARD TRAINING• SOCIALISATION • TOILET TRAINING

• PROBLEM SOLVING• PUPPY HEALTH

TM VET SURGERY/CANUNGRA VET SURGERYPH: 5545 2422/ PH: 5543 5622

The MountaintopHair Shoppe

Phone: 5545 1491Main St., North Tamborine

Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9am–4pmTues & Sat 9am–12 noon

Marks & GardnerGallery & Bookshop

Café & Contemporary Art

Open Wed-Sun 9am-4pm

PH 5545 499269 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine

TM to host regionalfirefightingchampionships

ON the weekend of 14-15 April 2012, over100 fire-fighters will descend on

Tamborine Mountain to contest theQueensland Fire and Rescue Service’s SouthEastern Region Firefighting Championships.

This championship event providespermanent, auxiliary and rural firefightersopportunities to maintain operational skills inthe core firefighting fundamentals, as well asbuild on the leadership and camaraderiewhich are key components for Queenslandfirefighters in protecting the community.

Importantly, it also provides us the

opportunity to engage with the communityon how to stay safe with a number ofinteractive demonstrations including theSafety House and Kitchen Fire Trailer alongwith road crash rescue, fire investigation andtechnical rescue displays.

Also, QFRS volunteer communityeducators will be on site to advise you on thesteps you need to consider now so as toprepare for the coming bushfire season.

Having the information to assist you to befire ready and safe has never been easier.

The firefighters contesting thechampionships look forward to seeing youand your family at the Tamborine MountainShowgrounds, Main Western Road with theaction starting at 8am.

SMOKE ALARMS:DID YOU KNOW?1ST APRIL IS THE NATIONAL DAYSET ASIDE FOR CHANGING SMOKEALARM BATTERIES.

SMOKE alarm batteries need changing atleast every 12 months, unless they are the

lithium long life type which very few are.Under Australian Standards, Smoke

Alarms shall have a recommended servicelife of 10 years and most smoke alarms havean expiry date on them.

There are two types of Smoke Alarms ie.The older ionization type and the newerphotoelectric. Photoelectric smoke alarmsgive earlier warning of smouldering fire (oneof the most common domestic fires), thanother kinds of alarms. Queensland Fire andRescue Service position is that all residentialaccommodation be fitted with photoelectricsmoke alarms. Photoelectric smoke alarmsare not as prone to nuisance alarms.

Under the Fire and Rescue Service Act1990 domestic dwellings in Queensland musthave working smoke alarms installed.

Smoke alarms must be installed indomestic dwellings in a hallway outsidebedrooms and/or between the living areasand the bedrooms and on every storey of thedwelling.

Dwellings built after July 1997, or thosesubstantially renovated since then, must have240 volt hard-wired smoke alarms. All hard-wired smoke alarms need battery power asback-up if the 240 volt power has beenturned off or failed.

Smoke alarms should be tested and cleanedmonthly.FOR RENTAL PROPERTIESLessor (Landlord) Legally required to:• Install smoke alarms in your rental

property as per legislation• Test and clean each smoke alarm within 30

days before the start of a tenancy• Replace each battery that is spent or almost

spent within 30 days before the start of atenancy

• Replace the smoke alarm before the end ofits service life, or if it reaches the end of itsservice life replace it immediately

• Where notified by a tenant that a smokealarm is not operating, repair or replace it

Tenants are legally required to:• Test and clean each smoke alarm at least

once every 12 months• Replace each smoke alarm battery that is

spent, or almost spent, during the tenancy• Advise the landlord if the smoke alarm

fails, other than a flat battery, as soon aspossible.NOW IS THE TIME TO CHANGE

BATTERIESThe foregoing has been submitted by the

Fire Brigades on Tamborine Mountain in theinterests of your safety.

Geoff RichardsonVolunteer Community Educator

Area Co-ordinatorTM Rural Fire Brigade

0438 558 414

QUEENSLAND

ELECTION

RESULTS FOR

THE SEAT OF

BEAUDESERT


POLICE NEWSby Constable Pete Blundell, North Tamborine Police

REMINDER: POLICE PHONENUMBERS

Firstly can I remind everyone about thePOLICELINK phone number, which is131444. Please use this number to reportoffences that have occurred and which areNOT emergencies. 000 is still the phonenumber for emergencies and by emergencieswe mean life or death situations, or whereserious injury has occurred or may occur.Basically, if you think police vehicles mustattend to your situation using lights and sirensand are required to travel at speed to do so,then that is a triple 0 emergency. If you needto talk to us personally then our number at thepolice station is still 5545 3473. If we are notin the Police station then call 13 14 44 or usethe blue phone attached to the police stationnear the front door.

I know we have written about this on severaloccasions in the past – parking in disabledareas. A week or so ago a man approached mewhilst I was on patrol and told me a story aboutbasically being ignored by a fellow motorist.The gent who approached me uses awheelchair to get about and depends ondisabled parking areas to park safely. Theextra room available in disabled parking zonesenables him to unload and assemble hiswheelchair and get about his business. I wasdisgusted that an able bodied person wouldpark in a disabled zone in the first place, butwhen asked to move to a more suitable park byour friend, the rude driver simply looked at ourfriend, obviously sighting the wheelchairsecurely strapped to the cars roof. Then hesimply walked off and left our friend astoundedand still seated in his car and without theparking spot that was rightly his. I informedour friend that we at the North Tamborine

Police Station do not tolerate that type ofbehaviour and told him that any vehicle parkedin a disabled park zone without a currentdisabled parking label attached will be issuedwith a traffic infringement notice. Ordinarybehaviour!

As many readers would be aware Sgt Jonesis now on extended long service andrecreational leave – when he will be back towork is anybody’s guess! However in themeanwhile Acting Sergeant Steve Hargreaveswill be the Officer-in-Charge. We are alsoexpecting to be supplemented with staff fromthe Coomera District from time to time, so ifyou come across a new officer or two drivingabout in our police vehicle please extend themthe kind welcome that Tamborine Mountainresidents are known and renowned for.

Also just a quick mention of the currentroadworks on the mountain: Drivers wouldnotice the roadworks on Main Western Road atthe new shopping centre construction site andalso at Alpine Terrace where the workers areripping up the footpath near the intersectionwith Fern Street. I ask all drivers to drivesafely when approaching these work sites andto use common sense and exercise patiencewhen following trucks on and about themountain.

Lastly, the Easter period sees an increase inroad traffic congestion and unfortunately anincrease in traffic accidents. Please stayvigilant whilst travelling to and from yourholiday destinations and remember to use seatbelts, don’t drive fatigued, avoid drink driving,and watch your speed.

We want to see everyone safely back onTamborine Mountain.

PROBUS AGM

AT the Annual Generalmeeting of the Tamborine

Mountain Probus Club, outgoingPresident Peter Wilson wasreplaced by New PresidentGraham Griffin who inductednew members Cliff Hartley-Halland Michael Leahy. MarjorieWilson and Elsa Rasmussen werealso presented with a token of theProbus men’s appreciation formorning teas supplied by theladies over the past year.

Warwick Howard, celebratinghis 70th birthday last weekend,serendipitously won the monthlybirthday wine presentation!

John Noble who was once Superintendentof a large desalination plant in Abu Dhabipresented a slide show of his intrepidoverland journey back to England in 1998through Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordon, Israel,Turkey, Greece and then through Europe.Particularly inspiring were his slides of Petra,

the city built into a rock face composed ofmulti-coloured strata.

Probus meets every third Wednesday at10.00am in the Vonda Youngman CommunityCentre.

Warrick BaileyProbus Club of Mount Tamborine Inc

GC SENIORSONTHENET

TAMBORINE MOUNTAINCREATIVE ARTS CENTRE

Wongawallan Rd,Eagle Heights

Friday 13 April

Tea/Coffee & chat from 9.30amPresentation 10.00am

$2 entryMargaret & Frank Thorndike

5545 2247

Meeting will take theform of a

"Round-table Q & A Session."Bring along your Computer

related questions fordiscussion and resolution.

MON 2ND..............MIKE & ELIZABETH RUSSELL

WED 4TH ..........LINDA & HARVEY RUGLEN AND

.................................................GLENYS KELLY

FRI 6TH...............GOOD FRIDAY (NO DELIVERY)

MON 9TH........EASTER MONDAY (NO DELIVERY)

WED 11TH.................................CATH BUCKLEY

FRI 13TH...............ATHOL & JAMES MCDONALD

MON 16TH......................................NOLA PINK

WED 18TH .............................IAN WOODWARD

FRI 20TH...........MARGARET & ROGER LENEHAN

MON 23RD ...............................DENISE WYLLIE

WED 25TH ..............ANZAC DAY (NO DELIVERY)

FRI 27TH .............................LINDA DUBBERLEY

MON 30TH............................YVONNE KNIGHTS

Meals on Wheels RosterAPRIL 2012


Come and browse our wide range of inexpensive goods!

40 Main StreetNorth Tamborine

Ph: 5545 3988

Mon to Fri 9:30am - 4pmSaturday 9am -12pm

VINNIESMain Street, North Tamborine

(near Tyrepower)

Phone 5545 2509

OPEN: Mon-Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm

Sat 9.30am – 1pm

Clothing, books, bedding – loads more

COME IN AND BROWSE!

(Good Works)

Amagnificent stand of liquidambars and aglorious collection of roses create a rich

tapestry of colour at Avoca Park in MountTamborine – making Autumn the perfectseason to visit and be inspired!

Since purchasing the property in 2007,garden owners Sandra and Athol McDonaldhave built on ‘the bones of the garden’,transforming it into something very special.

A love of roses, particularly the strikingcolours and heady fragrances of the FrenchDelbards, inspired the creation of a series ofstunning rose and box hedges.

The ‘Jardin Bleu’ (the Blue Garden) at therear contains fragrant and butterfly-friendlyplants, palms and ferns, providing a shadysetting to relax and enjoy the view. Acollection of blue pots, mosaic pieces, plaquesand tables provide added texture and interest.

Other features of this delightful gardeninclude 60 camellias, begonias in the fernery,a ‘cottage’ chook house and a small potagergarden.

A selection of plants and garden mosaicswill be available for purchase. Refreshmentsare also available.

The garden owners’ nominated charitiesare the RSPCA and WSPA.Garden address: 79 – 81 Bateke Road,Mount Tamborine.

(On Tamborine Mountain, travel S alongMain Western Rd & follow into Alpine Tce;follow past primary school & turn left intoSiganto St, right into Bateke Rd. Coming viaHenri Robert Drive, turn left at top of drive.)Opening: 21 & 22 April – 10am to 4.30pmAdmission: $6 (under 18 free)

Open Garden – ‘Avoca Park’, Mount TamborineSaturday 21 & Sunday 22 April

MEISHA’S workshops 17th April 2012will be held at ‘Fairies on the Walk’ on

Gallery Walk. The Face Painting BeginnersWorkshop will be starting at 11am andfinishing at 2pm, Free Tea/coffee and Cake.Future Workshops will also be available.Michelle has been living on the mountain for18 months and has been working in theEntertainment Industry for over 17 years andFace Painting for over 7 years. Michelle hasher own Face & Body Painting Product andEntertainment Supplies Business; PremiumFace Art, Human Statues, Balloons, StiltWalking, Magicians, Kids Magic Shows andmore; Catering for Children’s BirthdayParties through to major Corporate Eventsand Functions. For all enquires email:[email protected] or call 0412 804 190.

‘Arts in the Olives’celebrates its fifthbirthdayWORKSHOP BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Over the last five years, ‘Arts in theOlives’ has grown from strength to

strength and is now considered one of theQueensland's great festivals. This is the thirdyear it has been planned for Mothers' Day andthe move to that date proved very popular. Aday in the picturesque Lost World Valleywhether it be participating in workshops,looking at the artisan stalls or just strollingthrough the olive grove is the perfect treat forany mother on her special day. Mothers' Dayfalls on Sunday 13 May this year. Arts market,arts demonstrations and a full music programwill run alongside many gourmet food outletsunder the cover of the beautifully shady olivetrees. A big feature of every Arts in theOlives festival is the many arts workshopsincluded. 2012 has sculpture as a specialtheme with five two day workshops in stonecarving, wood carving, blacksmithing, claysculpture and basketry. Other half and full day

workshops are landscape painting, glasslampshades, batik, bookbinding, fruit broochcrocheting, needle felting, photography, rughooking, Milleflori polyclay bead making andeveryone is invited to the drop into the “dropin” sculpture installation. As with every otheryear, many fascinating free workshops areavailable for children – circus, felting, kitesand the ever popular junk orchestra to name afew.

Workshop prices for half day start at $25plus material costs.

BADCAP wishes to acknowledge thesponsorship of the special sculpture featurethrough Arts Queensland's Regional ArtsDevelopment Fund (RADF) and Scenic RimRegional Council funding.

Bookings are essential and, as numbers arelimited, it is recommended not to delay.Details of all workshops and booking detailscan be found on www.artsintheolives.comWorkshop bookings – phone Stephanie 55411728. General enquiries – phone Chris 55414569 or Sue 5544 8104 or [email protected]

Entry : $6 per person, children under 5are free.

Meisha’s“Create a Face”

FACEPAINTINGWORKSHOPFor Beginners…

17th April 11-2pmWAS $99 – NOW $79 SPECIALMax 8 per Class; All products supplied;

Brushes available to purchase.

If you have your own bring them along!

‘Free Coffee/Tea & Cake’

MICHELLE 0412 804 190



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Know your holiday address

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)is urging tourists to take the time to learn

their holiday address and familiarise themselveswith new surroundings this Easter.

South East Region QAS Acting AssistantCommissioner Stephen Zsombok said thatwhile many holidaymakers enjoyed an incident-free break, it was important for people to knowtheir holiday address and beach access code inthe event of an emergency.

“It’s probably not something everyoneconsiders, but knowing your exact holidayaddress can cut minutes off emergency responsetimes, and that can potentially mean thedifference between life and death,” MrZsombok said.

“In an emergency, the potential exists for anupset person to either confuse or forget theaddress of their holiday home, meaning TripleZero (000) Emergency Medical Dispatchers aregiven the wrong information.

“This is most common in coastal areas whereseveral different apartment blocks have similarnames. By having the precise address handy,the correct information can be relayed quicklyand accurately.”

Mr Zsombok also stressed the importance ofknowing beach access codes while on holidays.

“Most beaches have numbered access pointsor signage and it is wise for all beachgoers tomake a mental note of their access point eachtime they use the beach.”

In the event of an emergency, phone TripleZero (000) immediately.

Yep – they’re real, alright!


ANGLICAN CHURCH: St George’s, cornerEagle Heights Road & Dapsang Drive, EagleHeights. Every Sunday Holy Communion at9.30am. Weekday Services: Holy Communion10am Thursdays. Children’s Ministry 2nd & 4thSundays of month at 9.30am. Kids Club 3pmFridays during term. Study Groups, Housegroups,Prayer Group, Spiritus Agency, etc. Enq. 55452919. St Luke’s Canungra: Holy CommunionSundays 7.45am.BAHA’I FAITH For information and details ofmeetings and children’s classes in state schoolplease phone 55450605 or 55453674ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLICCHURCH, 90-94 Beacon Rd, North Tamborine.celebrates Mass on Sundays at 7.30am andWednesdays and Fridays at 9.00am, except thefirst Friday of the month. Ph 5541 1068.CATHOLIC CHURCH MARIAN VALLEY:Beechmont Rd, Canungra. (National Shrine of ourLady Help of Christians). Sunday Masses 11am &4pm. Weekdays 9am. Sat 11am. Every Friday, afterMass, Eucharistic Adoration concluding 3pm withDivine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction. Shrine opendaily Ph 5533 3617.COOMERA CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALCHURCH Sunday 6.30pm. HelensvaleCommunity Centre, 31 Discovery DriveHelensvale. Guest Speaker – Clairvoyant. Healing– Meditation. Enq: Lynette 5545 0484.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS: Public Meeting,Kingdom Hall, Holt Rd, Sat. 4pm. 5545 4680.LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH – TMSHSPerforming Arts Centre, Holt Road. SundayMorning Service & Kid’s Church 9.30am; YouthThurs 3.45pm & Fri 6pm; Young adults 7pmWed. All Welcome. Enq: 5545 1533.MITANA SPIRITUAL CHURCH Service,meditation, healings and guest speakers, 1st & 3rdSunday of the month, 10am-12 noon, MasonicHall, North Tamborine. 5545 3429. All invited.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Main St, NorthTamborine. Sunday Service 9am. Sunday School9.15am. Weekly: Growth Groups, Playtime, KidsKapers. Minister Kim Dale – 5545 2041. Moreinformation at www.tambopc.org.au.THE SALVATION ARMY RECOVERYCHAPEL 168 MacDonnell Road Eagle Heights Sunday 6pm All welcome Tuesday 7pmEnquiries 5630 7939.SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST ChurchFellowship meets at “The Little School House”,next to Tamborine Village Hall on Saturdays -Sabbath School 9.30am and Church service at11am. All welcome. Free DVD library deliveredto your door. Please phone 5543 8035 or 55411224 for enquiries.TAMBORINE COMMUNITY CHURCHSunday Service and Sunday School 10am everySunday at Community Centre. Kings KidsProgramme each Sunday ph Lyn 5545 4545.Midweek Home groups avail. CareforceRecovery groups (e.g. Search for Life) and otherfamily/relationship courses also available. Enq.Ph Rev John Latta 5545 2318. UNITING CHURCH: 41 Appel St, Canungra.Worship first, second and third Sundays 10.30am.Fourth & fifth Sundays 9am; TamborineMountain contacts 5545 3773 and 5545 3817.

Church NoticesAQUA AEROBICS Mon Wed Fri 7am, Tues 7.30am;Thurs 7.30am at the pool Phone 5545 2500BADMINTON Social players, all levels. Mon 7pm-9pm at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre(except Public Holidays). BASKETBALL Social. Mon 4.30-5.30pm Fri 3.30-4.30pm Community Centre. Michele 5545 1569.BODHI HEALTH & HEALING: Morning Tea 10amfirst Mon each month - tea/coffee/cake $6 as well ascomplimentary therapies, flower readings, Reiki,meditation, Yoga and Dance/Movement demonstrations.Proceeds to local charities. Info ph: 5545 0565.BOOK READERSʼ GROUP meets once a month,new members welcome. Enquiries at TM library.BOTANIC GARDENS Forsythia Dr, Eagle Hts -Volunteers’ working bee every Thurs morning 8-12.Enq: Brian Davison 5545 4926.CHRONIC FATIGUE FIBROMYALGIA SupportGroup meets monthly Ph 5545 3134.TM CREATIVE ARTS: General Craft, Spinning &Pottery: Wed 9am-12noon. General Craft: Wed 7-10pm. Sewing: 1st Wed 9am. Quilting & Patchwork:Mon 9am-12noon. Painting: Mon 1pm-4pm. FolkArt/Botanical Drawing: 2nd & 4th Thurs 9am-12noon. Bridge: Wed 12.30pm. For further info contactCreative Arts Hall, Wed mornings, ph. 5545 3221.CREATIVE ARTS BRIDGE CLUB Wed at 12.30pm.For info contact John Noble, 5545 4022.CROQUET/GATEBALL CLUB Tamborine MountainSports Centre, 400 Long Rd, North Tamborine. AllWelcome. Tuition given. Mon & Fri 9am, Sun pm.Enquiries Kathleen 5545 0973.INSTITUTE OF MODERN TAE KWON DO, classes6.30-8pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Parents withchildren classes Saturdays 10-11am. At TamborineMtn Showgrounds Hall. Ph. 5545 3171JOHN DICKSON CONSERVATION PARK: workingbees 1st Monday & 3rd Monday of each month. 8am.Ph: Elizabeth Russell 5545 3601.KIDSʼ CLUB: Anglican Church, 2nd & 4th Fridaysfrom 3pm. Ph 5545 1359.LITTLE TIGERS TAE KWON DO classes for ages 5-10 years 5-6pm Tues at Show Hall 5545 3173.LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH: QCCC Meeting Centre48 Keswick Rd North Tamborine Sunday morningservice 9.30am. Youth meet Thursday 3.45pm andFriday 6pm. ALL WELCOME. Enq: 0419 642 062.MEDITATION: Tuesdays 7pm – New Thought, NewLife Centre 5545 3700.MOVIES ON THE MOUNTAIN: Regular screenings oflatest releases at the Zamia Theatre. Ph 5545 3517.SHIM JANG TAE KWON DO Mon and Fri, 5.30-6.30pm Community Centre Ph Martin 5545 0617.TAI CHI Tues mornings, Thurs evenings 110 Eagle HtsRd, Eagle Hts. Phone Gai Wanless 5545 2409.TM BOWLS CLUB – Tues (2pm or 6pm), Fri & Sat2.00pm 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 atRoslyn Lodge, 24 Main Western Rd, North Tamborine.Duplicate sessions conducted under supervision ofqualified directors. Regular Red Point events. NewMembers and visitors welcome. Phone Sec. SueTomkins on 5545 0955 or Partnership Arranger JeffSalter 5545 4526.TM BUSH VOLUNTEERS: meet on the first Saturdayof the month (except Jan.) To find out where we willbe working contact Len on 3355 7288 or 0428335572.TM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2nd Wed. of month.TM COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOC meets2nd Wednesday of the month at the kindergarten 23Coleman Square, North Tamborine at 7.15pm.TM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Meetings held 1stSunday each month (excl. January) at TM HistoricalSoc, Wongawallan Rd, Eagle Heights, 3–5 pm approx.Please contact Carol 5545 0066 or Robyn 5545 2764.TM GARDEN CLUB: 2nd Tues. 9.30am Community Centre.TM GYMNASTICS Vonda Youngman CommunityCentre. Enquiries: Judy Netel, on 5545 4152.

TM HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Member Working Beesevery Tues morning. General Meetings on 4thWednesday every 2nd month, Feb., Apr., June, Aug.,Oct. Further details: Phil 5545 4962 or Paul 5545 2596.TM LADIES CHOIR 9.30am each Mon, PresbyterianHall. New members welcome. 5545 1231 (AM only).TM LANDCARE: Volunteers welcome for ForestRegeneration throughout the Mountain. Please visitwww.tamborinemtnlandcare. org.au for times, orphone 5545 1847 9am-12 noon Mon-Fri.TMLETS: Join at Community Exchange Systemhttp://www.ces.org.za . Enq. 5545 3776.TM LIONS CLUB Admin meeting held on the 2ndMonday and dinner meeting on the 4th Monday of themonth. For more information please phone 55452120 or visit website http://tamborinemountain.qld.lions.org.au/TM LITTLE THEATRE: Meetings held 1st Tuesday ofmonth at 7.00pm.Regular plays, play readings & socialevents. New members welcome. Warrick BaileyPresident 5545 0819.TM LOCAL PRODUCERS ASSOC. meets 3rd Thurs in Feb,May, Aug, Nov, 2.30–4pm at farm locations. Ph 5545 3677.TM MASONIC LODGE: Meets 3rd Wed each monthexcept Dec. Masonic Centre, 10 Knoll Rd, NorthTamborine. Contact 5545 0435.TM MENSʼ SHED: Weekly Activity: Each Thurs at3.30–5.30pm Workshop Activities at TM State HighSchool for Members. Monthly Get-together andMeeting: First Tues of Month – 7pm at Tennis ClubShed 88 Beacon Road (Tennis Courts). Ring NevilleWarner for details on 5545 0709 or 0418 779 382.TM NATURAL HISTORY ASSOC: Birdwatchers meet2nd Wed of the month. Bushwalkers meet 3rd Wed ofevery 2nd month. Natural History meetings 3rdFridays of Feb, April, June, Aug (AGM), Oct and Nov.All meetings 7.30pm Historical Society WongawallanRoad Eagle Heights. Ph 5545 3200 or 5545 3551.TM NETBALL CLUB. Contact Tarla 5545 4891.TM ORCHESTRA Mondays 7-8pm at St George’sAnglican Church, Dapsang Dr, North Tamborine.TM PROBUS CLUB meets 3rd Wednesday of themonth at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre,10am. Enquiries to Secretary 55452179.TM PROGRESS ASSOCIATION: 1st Tuesday inmonth. 7.30pm Heritage Centre Wongawallen Road.TM R.S.L. Sub–branch general meeting – 2nd Tues ofevery 2nd month (starting February). 7pm, RSLrooms, below Memorial Centre (Bowls Club).TM RESIDENTS ASSOC: Meets 4th Thurs every 2nd monthor as advertised at Masonic Lodge. Contact Pres RichardAdams or Sec Diana Francis on 5545 4009 to arrangeattendance or discuss any matters concerning TM residents.TM SENIORS ONTHENET meets 9.30am 2nd Friday ofmonth, Creative Arts Centre, Eagle Heights. Entry $2. Ph:5545 2247TAMBORINE SUSTAINABLE GARDENERSʼ SOC(TSGS), a group of enthusiastic gardeners, meets onthe last Saturday of each month. Ph 5545 0102.TM TENNIS CLUB: 88 Beacon Rd North Tamborine.Contact 5545 1078, 5545 0955. Casual bookings atBowls Club 5545 1308.TOASTMASTERS: Meetings aimed at enhancingyour communication skills are held on 2nd and 4thThursdays of the month at the Creative Arts Centre,Wongawallan Road from 7:00 to 9:30pm. ContactAshley Anderssen 5545 0916 or Francesca Thorn on5545 1294 if you are interested.TRIATHLON CLUB, meets 3rd Monday of eachmonth at the Information Centre, Doughty Park at7pm. Enquiries Adi 5545 3838TM WRITERSʼ GROUP: Meets every 1st & 3rd Monof month, 1.30–3.30pm at Creative Arts Centre, EagleHeights. Call Ted on 5545 0326 for details.YOUTH GROUP: Meets Wed 6pm at the PresbyterianHall. Call Mark Jenner 5545 4951 or Kim Dale 5545 2041ZONTA CLUB of TM meets 2nd Tues. of month atEagle Heights Hotel, Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, EagleHts. Further info Tonia Epstein, 5545 3120.

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Peter Newman (Reg’d T.E.S.A Member)

TAMBORINE TV & ANTENNA

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

BUILDING DESIGN

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

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

Paul Wootton Ph/Fx: 5545 2546 Mob: 0408 989 961

STEPHEN HALL & ASSOC. P/LAccounting on the Mountain

• Taxation/BAS Returns • Business Advice• Business Advice • Tax Planning• Bookkeeping • Payroll Services

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

PHONE (07) 5545 2588

CLEANING & CARPETS

Eagle HeightsCleaning ServicesAffordable RatesFree QuotesMob: 0400 452 054 Ph: 5545 2054For all your Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Needs

Yes, you can.Hire your buildingequipment from

MITRE 10North Tamborine

Phone 5545 1170OPEN 7 DAYS

BUILDING EQUIPMENT HIRE DENTAL PROSTHETIST

DENTURE CLINICJOE RUSSELLRegistered Dental Prosthetist

DENTURES - RELINESREPAIRS - MOUTHGUARDS

Shop 10 Eagle HeightsShopping Village

Veterans AffairsProvider

5545 3128

DECK RESTORATION

EARTHMOVING

ExcavatorsBobcats

Trucks

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

Specialising in:

DRIVEWAYS

Ph: 5545 1979

CABINETMAKING

MAJOR KLEENCLEANING SPECIALISTS ON THE MOUNTAIN

• Carpets & Upholstery• Windows & Screens,

Frames & Tracks• Moving out cleans• General Cleaning

• Free Quotes• Fully Insured

Call Colin & Jenny forthe “best local serviceby a county mile”

5545 4717 0412 991 249

PETER BERGMANS Lic 50168

MASTER CRAFTSMAN AND DESIGNERKITCHENS, LAUNDRIES, ROBES, FURNITURE.

Total service, from small improvements or changesto a complete overhaul. Creative budget solutions or

more upmarket if you like.Phone 0437 436 552 all hours.

CLEANING & CARPETS

10%OFF

All computerservices

*

0411 137 369 *excludes software & hardware

Laptop & desktop repairsData backup & recoveryVirus removal &

computer clean

upgrade

OnePC COMPUTER SERVICES

MOBILE COMPUTER SERVICES


PACKAGING

All Tamborine StoragePACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

INCLUDING CARTONS,BUBBLE WRAP ETC.

108 Main Western Rd., Tamborine MtnPh. 0417 001 536

MOWING & SLASHING

Acreage MowingPrompt Reliable Service

Now Available atTamborine Mower Repairs

5545 18920428 451 892

Tamborine Mower RepairsSuppliers of new & reconditioned

• Mowers • Brush CuttersJOHN DEERE

Spares & ServicePh 5545 1892 or 0428 451 892

Ph 07 5545 0499Shop 6, 15 Main Street,

North Tamborine

MOWER REPAIRS

GAS SUPPLIES


GLASS

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN GLASS

Ph 5545 3793 • 0407 696 068

All Glass ReplacementGlass & Mirror cut to size

Security Screens - Shower Screens

Insurance Work WelcomeFree Quotes

HAIRDRESSING

FRAMING

andTOTAL PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE

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

Saturday 9am – 12pm

FINE ARTFRAMING

and

FIVE STARSECURITY & ELECTRICAL

Lic. No. 59907

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSDomestic • Commercial • Farm

Installation • RepairsPhone: 5545 2166

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

BANKCARD, VISA, MASTERCARD

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

TAMBORINE TURF Est. 1966

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

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

Ph: All Hrs 5543 6133/5543 8441

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

Ph Michelle 5545 1291 for appt

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NURSERYLet us price your landscape plant needs.

Buy direct from the producer. Quotecomparison welcome.

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

Affinity LandscapesAffinity LandscapesIs 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

PROFESSIONALREFLEXOLOGIST

HEALTH FUND REBATES • Helen, 0413 919 212

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

(RAA, ATMS, ICR, FNTT) – Mountain Resident

CoiffureHAIR DESIGN

P: 5545 4783 M: 0413 233 530

For hair that looks good beyond the salon doors

ELECTRICAL

G.J. Baldwin & Associates P/L

Tamborine Mtn ElectricalACN 010980695 Lic. 36447

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSDomestic/Farm/Commercial

Shop 4, Tamborine PlazaPh: 5545 1207

HEALTH

eco paintersbsa licence 1043639

domestic/commercialpaint finishes • colour consultingPhone Derek0414 478 787tel/fax: 5545 4726

Major Credit Cards Accepted

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

FREE QUOTES David Gibbons

D & D DECORATORSPAINTING &

PAPERHANGINGCONTRACTORS

Domestic,Commercial,

IndustrialLic. No. 062240

Ph: 5545 1952Mob: 0407 757 960

HAIRDRESSING

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

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

Lic No 047179


PURIFICATION SOLUTIONS• Water Treatment • Waste Water Treatment • Sewerage PlantMaintenance • Pump Sales/Repairs • Designs & Modifications

GLEN HARVEY 0412 366 867 • 1300 302 [email protected]

WASTE WATER TREATMENT


PLASTERER

Ian Lloyd Licensed Plumber

• Plumbing• Drainage• Roofing• Guttering• Pumps

QBS Lic No. 62248

LICENSED BACKFLOWPREVENTION

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

PANEL BEATER

ALLAN HAYESTAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

PANEL & PAINT

PH: 5545 2319Private and insurance work

Total Car Care

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

1 HAYES RDOFF TAMBORINE OXENFORD RD

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

All Aspects of TradePhone BRETT CLEARY

5545 0115

PUMPS

PLUMBING

REMOVALISTLocalCountry

InterstatePre-packing

Vic Palmer

REMOVALSIncorporating Tamborine Mtn Removals

Ph: 07 3287 4326Mobile 0408 743 244

RETAINING WALLS

Rock and TimberRetaining Walls

• Expertly Built • All Earthworks• Engineer designed, when required

• Certification • BSA Licenced 1111939Office: 5543 8584 • Mob: 0432 281 075


SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

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

and commercial hourly hire

DCVACUUMPUMPINGSERVICE

Ph 0422 545 443 • Ah 5543 1784

Septic ~ Treatment Plants ~ Grease trapsHolding tanks ~ Sullage Tanks ~ Sullage Pumps

24/7 SERVICE – Tamborine Mountain residentPHONE: 5545 2692

PROFESSIONALPUMP-OUT

SERVICE ANDREPAIRS TO:

SWIMMING POOL MAINT’

VALUER

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

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

Member Australian Property Institute (Valuers)PO Box 107, Eagle Heights 4271

Phone 5545 0022 Fax: 5545 0200

VETERINARY SURGEON

VETERINARY SURGERYEstablished on the Mountain since 1990

Andrew Paxton-Hall BVSc.

Chris Corcoran BVSc. (Hons)

Small & Large Mon - Fri 8am - 6pmAnimal Practice Saturday 8am - 1pm

A fully equipped veterinary hospital right here onthe Mountain providing quality service including

home visits, x-ray, ultrasound, in-house bloodtests, surgery, pet grooming, hydrobath and a full

range of pet food supplies.

2 Main St, Nth Tamborine

5545 2422 all hoursA/H Emergency Service Always Available

CanungraCnr Pine Rd &

Franklin St5543 5622

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

Aqua-Rex Pty Ltd trading as

POSITIVE POOLSERVICES

QBSA 1199330 ABN 78 118 167 829Director – Julie Bowdery PHONE: 0447 665 111


THEBARGAINCENTRE

At rear of PresbyterianChurch

$AVE

• Secondhand Furniture • SoftFurnishings • Kitchenware • Books

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

OPEN:Wednesday to Saturday

8.30am – 12noonOther times by appointment


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

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

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES FOR SALE -second hand and new local authors. PiccabeenBookshop/ Landcare office below Joseph theGreengrocer, Main St.

CHIBALL CLASSES now at a new venue at theTamborine Mountain Showground Hall, every Wednesday morning at 9am. Move with the Seasons! ChiBall integrates thephilosophy of traditional chinese medicine withmodified movements of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Dance,Yoga, Pilates, Feldenkrais muscle release anddeep relaxation, using a small scented colouredsoft ball. You will experience a thoroughlyrejuvenating exercise to music class for harmony,balance and wellbeing. For information contact: Dagmar mobile 0434547 184 or email: [email protected] just show up! Bring a Yoga Mat and a bottle ofwater, and wear comfy clothes.

CHOOKMOBILE is a fully-equipped chook pen,completely fox-proof and with a superb mobilitysystem. Models for 4 or 7 hens. Come and checkthem out. Phone 0418 758 925 or 5545 2206.

FOR SALE: Single garage roll up door. W 230cmX H 220 cm approx. $110 Phone 5545 0625

FEEL ALIVE – DISCOVER NIA! The NiaTechnique is a holistic dance movement practicefor fitness and JOY. Now at Tamborine MemorialHall, Mondays 9.30am call Jodie on 0401 664 791or see www.niaaustralia.com.au

MOBILE MASSAGE: Qualified Therapist.Maintain the health of your body with a regulartherapeutic massage. Service also avail. to some off-Mountain areas. Anja Cameron 0405 347 900

MOUNTAIN-WIDE PAMPHLETS Distributionservice. Advertise your business. Ph 0438 452 587.

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

NATUROPATH, Nutrition advice, herbalist,0417 630 615 www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/11495

TAI CHI & QI GONG New Beginners’ Classescommence from 16 April, Eagle Heights &Beaudesert. Kinesiology & Massage byappointment. Improve your health. See www.ttcak.com or ph Gai 5545 2409 or 0409 066 501

TRADITIONAL REIKI CLASSES Reiki,massage, iridology by appointment. Change yourlife for the better. Phone Jan 0418 281 227. 20years experience.

Rates: $6 for first 10 words, then 10 cents for eachadditional word. Classifieds may be left in the boxesat NORTH TAMBORINE NEWSAGENCY. Placeyour ad & money in an envelope & drop in box.

CLASSIFIEDS

The only purely 100%Australian Funeral Company

and Crematorium

Winner Qld SeniorsExcellence Award

EnquiriesWelcome 5593 4777

EMERGENCY NUMBERSAlcoholics Anonymous..............5545 3331 ..........................................or 0416 155 456Energex .........................................13 62 62Fire (ask for Southport Control) ........000Fire (T.M. Rural F.B.) ..........0407 747 999Fire Permits ..........................0408 199 271Police ..........................................5545 3473Ambulance ............................................000Ambulance (non-urgent) .............13 12 33Domestic Violence (24 hrs)...1800 811 811Child Protection (24 hrs) .....1800 177 135Lifeline ............................................13 111413 HEALTH ............................13 43 25 84S.E.S. .............................................132 500Local SES ControllerBrendan Guy ...............................5540 5131T.M. Community Care Service: Home Careand Transport needs. Ring.........5545 4968

Blue Nursing Service ..........(07) 3287 2041Roslyn Lodge ..............................5545 7822T.M. Medical Practice .................5545 1222QML Pathology Nth Tamborine .5545 3873Chemists:North Tamborine.........5545 1450

Eagle Heights..............5545 1441Tamborine Mtn Physiotherapy & SportsInjury Clinic ...............................5545 0500Tamborine Mountain OptometristNicky Carr..................................5545 0277Dentists:Dr Don Harvey .........................5545 2788Dr Claudia Rodriguez ................5545 2522

Podiatrist: ..........5545 3311 or 0418 963 969Veterinary Surgery ......................5545 2422Beenleigh Comm. Health ....(07) 3827 9811Beaudesert Hospital.....................5541 9111

LIBRARY HOURSMonday – Friday 9.00am–5.30pm.Saturday 9am–12noon. Phone: 5540 5473.

T.M. RURAL FIRE BRIGADEFor burnoff notifications, membership andgeneral enquiries.......................................Phone: 0407 747 999

For Fires and Emergencies ...........Phone: 000

Training Meetings are held at 7.00pm eachWednesday at the Rural Fire Station, Knoll Rd.

Tamborine Mountain News is publishedfortnightly. The paper is compiled by voluntaryworkers and printed by the Beaudesert Times.

EDITORIAL TEAM:Eve Curtis 5545 1231

George & Joan Fisher 5545 1986Mike & Elizabeth Russell 5545 3601

John Aagaard 5545 1371

EMAIL: [email protected]

TM News acknowledges a grant from the GamblingCommunity Benefit Fund for the purchase of

equipment to assist in production.

PONY EXPRESSMOUNTAIN WATER

Est 1985 - Maurice & DebbieFriendly, Reliable Delivery

$140 per loadBSC Approved

Ph: 5545 3935 or 0417 644 4987 DAYS A WEEK

WATER SUPPLIES

WINDOW CLEANING

BUSINESS DIR.BUSINESS DIR.

FRED’S WINDOW CLEANING

Windows,Screens, Tracks

Mob: 0427 808 341

Email:[email protected]

Free Quotes

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

34 Main St, North Tamborine

We hope you will join us this season, as we gather forworship, in response to the great gift of salvation

that God has given us in his son,JESUS CHRIST.

ON GOOD FRIDAY THE COMMUNITY CHURCH,ANGLICAN CHURCH AND LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH WILLCOMBINE WITH THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR THEIR

9:30AM SERVICE.

Easter Sunday Service 9:00am

Rev Kim Dale 5545 2041Rev Roger Marsh 5545 1176

Webpage: http://tambopc.org.au

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