Tamborine Mountain News Vol 1325

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1325, APRIL 17, 2012 – 1

TuesdayApr 17, 2012

Vol. 1325

Compiled & editedby volunteers for theTamborine Mountain

Community

Once in 100 years

IT is 100 years since Tamborine andTamborine Mountain had their own mayor –

or council chairman. Hard to believe, but true.When the old Tambourine Shire was

amalgamated with the Beaudesert Shire in1949 the first chairman, Cr Sharp, came fromBeechmont. From then on, all the mayors werefrom the Beaudesert district, and, since thelatest amalgamation, from Boonah. But in allthat time, none from Tamborine or TamborineMountain. It seems to have been taken forgranted that only Beaudesert or Boonah canprovide a mayor.

The last mayor from this area was in thedays of the Tambourine Shire Council, whenSydney Curtis was chairman. He was notparochial, but showed a vision for the whole ofQueensland when he and fellow councillor JHDelpratt from Tamborine were responsible forthe gazettal of Witches Falls National Park –the first National Park in Queensland.

But that was 100 years ago. Time for another mayor from our own area?

WOULD YOU GIVE THESEPEOPLE A JOB?

THERE are 9 candidates for the LocalGovernment elections that most affect

Tamborine Mountain – four for the mayoralty,three for Division 1 and two for Division 2.There are three job vacancies, and thesepeople, are, in fact, asking you to give them ajob: a position in Council to look after yourinterests for the next four years. So whatqualifications are needed for this job?

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

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

• The question of affiliation with a politicalparty is also important, as party politics hasno place in local government in rural areas.Most of the candidates agree with this.You can read the candidates’ profiles onpages 13-15.

The Scenic Rim. Photo taken at Peak Crossing.

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Letters to the Editor

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ALL the local papers have reported on Premier Campbell Newman’s participationin the launch of Cr. Brent’s campaign for re-election as Mayor of the Scenic Rim

Region and all have included the new Premier’s words, including these about the threeother mayoral candidates: ‘... I have looked at the campaign field of those against himand I am afraid they don’t cut the mustard. They don't have the experience, they don'thave the guts, the integrity, they don't have what it takes to be the mayor...’ etc. etc.

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

Dear Editor,We are told that we should treasure the past

and embrace the future. This is just whatTamborine Mountain Orchestra did with itsgreat reunion concert which Paul Edwardswrote about in a recent news edition[TMNews Letters 03/04].

Our family of five children was privilegedto be a part of the beginning of this orchestra.We made the bold decision in 1975 torelocate from Sydney to this beautifulmountain against the advice of others, whothought we would disadvantage our childreneducationally and musically.

In those days no music programs wereprovided by the Education Departmentparticularly for country schools and StBernard State School was about to be closeddue to a drop in numbers. However with ouraddition and a few others the school yearstarted with 21 children all in one room underthe expert tuition of Headmaster BernieSawden.

The small local orchestra started withRaymond Curtis as Conductor, Composer andArranger of the music. Parents took uplearning instruments along with the childrenso that we could have a balanced orchestralgroup.

Our children treasure those days and as afamily we thank Raymond and Eve Curtis forwhat they have done for us and thecommunity as a whole. It was a veryenjoyable experience for our children to beinvited to come back to the mountain, enjoythe challenge of playing with the orchestraand catch up with some friends of childhooddays.

Mal Cunningham is the current Conductorof the orchestra. He arrangers all the musicand is himself a first class wind instrumentplayer. How fortunate we are as acommunity to have talented people so willingto give of themselves for the benefit of all.

Thank you Tamborine Mountain Orchestra.Joan and Leon Hughes

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

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Creighton replies to PremierThe Premier, Campbell Newman, is to be

congratulated on an excellent campaign and aresounding win, but it is obvious he’s had notime to lift his eye from the main game tolook beyond the expensive spin doctoringthat pours from the Mayor and CEO’s officein the Scenic Rim.

I would like the opportunity to addresssome of the claims he made at the recentcampaign launch in front of a group of LNPheavyweights.

On his statement that three of the ScenicRim Mayoral candidates … ‘don’t have anyexperience’:

The claim that a mayoral candidate needsto be a Mayor to be elected Mayor is asnonsensical as it sounds. Our new Premierhad no previous experience of Council whenhe was elected Lord Mayor of Brisbane, norof State Government when he took on therole of Premier.

I, like Campbell Newman, stand as the newbroom ready to sweep out an inept, tired andoverspending local government that is allabout excuses, not action.

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

On the Premier’s statement that only thecurrent Mayor has the guts and integrity to beMayor.

My reply is that I have had to stand up forthe readers of my newspaper, all of whom areScenic Rim ratepayers, against a Mayor andCEO who have been determined to keepsecret information about budgets and projectsthat should be freely available to theratepayers, to the readers. I have withstoodthe games they play and the pressure theyhave brought to bear. I bring to the table atenacity and determination and a deal ofcommonsense to win the best deal for thefuture of all communities of the Scenic Rim.

In regard to Mr Newman talking of apartnership with the current Mayor and hishint of a warning that he might extendfavouritism only to him and not to one led byanother candidate.

My reply would be that the Premier hassaid on more than one occasion that he willrepresent all Queenslanders no matter howthey vote or who they are represented by. Icannot, and will not, believe that he wouldput this aside when it comes to the people ofthe Scenic Rim and the newly elected Mayorand Councillors who act as their voice.

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

Local government is about the people. Let’s make it the way of the future for

Scenic Rim ratepayers and vote in a Mayorwho is sincerely all about the people.

Wendy CreightonCandidate for Mayor of the Scenic Rim.

Dear Editor,I refer to Geoff H.’s evaluation of the Meet

the Candidates evening held on 28 March2012 [TTimes 5/04].

As the “rather taut questioner Amanda”referred to in Geoff H.’s article, I must havebeen more “taut” than I realised as I wasunaware that I had in fact asked a question ofMayor Brent during the public forum. I didask separate questions, after stating my name,of both Tony Lambert (his view on the waterextraction issue) and Joy Drescher (the“narky” question relating to the Mountain’slegacy of the Hyacinth development).

Following the conclusion of the meeting,Mayor Brent sought me out, addressed me byname, and stated that I had asked an excellentquestion – which one he was referring to I donot know.

At that point I stated that I did have aquestion for him, however I had not asked itin the public forum, which I considered to bean inappropriate venue, as I did not wish tocause embarrassment. I was referring to the

upcoming QCAT matter which was frontpage news in the Weekend Australian ofMarch 10-1, 2012. The allegations in thatarticle against Mayor Brent, concerningfinancial abuse currently the subject of aninvestigation by the Adult Guardian, are veryserious and need addressing prior to theelections on 28 April 2012. Mayor Brentspent some time discussing this matter withme – I was unaware that Geoff H. was eitherattached to Mayor Brent’s hip (unbiased??) orwas eavesdropping. I fail to see how thisequates to “rumour mongering”. Don’t get mestarted...

I hope this clarifies the situationAmanda H. ‘H’ as in Hay

(no relation to Geoff H.)North Tamborine

We print this letter in answer to a letter inthe Tamborine Times, as it seems the Times

could not print it due to lack of space. Ed.

Letters continue pages 4/5

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Dear Editor:Council Is Not All BadIn a letter to the Tamborine Mountain

News of 6th September, I expressed concernthat the local papers focussed on what manyreaders consider is wrong with the ScenicRim Council and I detailed a number ofinstances where in my personal experiencethe Council was serving Mountain residentsand organisations quite well.

In the week or so afterwards there were anumber of letters to the local papers quitecritical of my letter. These letters were to beexpected as rarely does a week go by withoutthe usual group of Council critics appearingin print. One correspondent said that I wasmisleading people whilst another wonderedwhy I had bothered to write.

So I thought I should tell your readersabout my experience at that time: dozens ofpeople spoke to me at the local shops orwhen I was working with local organisationscommending me on my letter and expressedconcern about the negativity that pervadesthe mountain. Several people phoned me andsome called at our home to express the samesentiments. Two local business people whoare much involved in the economy of ourmountain phoned to endorse the sentimentsof my letter.

The presidents of three large mountainorganisations with a combined membershipof several hundred phoned me to say how

much their organisation appreciated the letter.Two of those community leaders told me ofinstances where their organisation washaving difficulty in resolving a problem withCouncil. In each instance Mayor Brent cameup to the mountain, listened attentively andsubsequently arranged a solution that wassatisfactory for their organisation.

In my former working life I dealtextensively with community groups that wereconcerned with the operation of localgovernments. I found that in many instances,issues that were raised with much vehemenceby leaders of these groups were not theunderlying issue at all; the real issue was theexercise of power and control and the issuethat they used to influence the communitywas just a cover for their ambitions for powerover the community. I see much the samething happening on our mountain at this time.

As we come to an election for our ScenicRim Council, it is important that we questionthe negativity that has been expressed bysome candidates and their supporters andtheir motives for doing this. Personally Ithink that they have created division in ourcommunity and harmed it. We need peoplerepresenting us in Council who are positive,who truly love this mountain and itscommunity and who can work in harmonywith others in the region for the good of all ofus.

Ian Buckberry

Dear Editors,It’s obviousto me that Governments in

today’s world are fanatical about Reform. The Reform Bill in England in 1832

contained many sensible ever-lastingmeasures and provisions – Abolition ofSlavery, Abolition of Child labour undercertain age and in dangerous places (coal

mines) and Prison Reform.In today’s world politicians base success

on how many Reforms they introduce intoParliament. One may call it “the wafflesyndrome” or the “age of spin”. Thus“Reform” becomes “Remove EverythingFrom Order & Responsible Management”.

Ian. R. Milton

Dear Editor,Missing – one village! Has anyone seen

Eagle Heights?When renewing my Australian passport on-

line recently I entered my address andpostcode, only to be informed that “it did notcompute”. I was offered as an alternative –the same house number and street address butat Tamborine Mountain 4272. Naturally I

declined the offer and insisted on EagleHeights 4271. I just hope Australia Post cansuccessfully deliver my renewed document.

Now I have received my Annual LandValuation Notice for my home at KinabaluDrive, Tamborine Mountain 4272. What isgoing on – can anyone enlighten me?

Maureen Boothresident of Eagle Heights – (I think)

Dear Editor, If the day goes against Derek, duc de

Swanborough, on the 28th, and, in effect, welose our champion, we must immediatelysecede, close the borders, nail a‘Proclamation’ to the ancient Fig-tree ofLiberty and declare the new Republic-of-Tumbum. Derek, with General Giffard at hisside of course, will lead the way. Lead us intothe sunny uplands of freedom and commonsense.

No more wanton, unnecessarydevelopments; no more super-dooper markets

or dog-box housing. And once we haveturned the tap off and sent those Coca-Colapeople packing, we shall have enoughsparkling unbottled water to last a thousandyears, and enough rhubarb and avocados tochoke a pig. With only pedal-powerelectricity, heating might be a problem, butwe know how to keep warm on cold nightsdon’t we boys? HA HA. That’s right, hot-water bottles!

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

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Dear Editor,When it comes time to vote for candidates

on April 28th, voters might want to refer tothe Seven Principles of Public Life, set out bythe Committee on Standards in Public Life inthe UK (established by John Major in 1994and given expanded terms of reference byTony Blair in 1997).

The Committee's First Report establishedThe Seven Principles of Public Life, alsoknown as the "Nolan principles". They areincluded in the Ministerial Codehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministerial_Code

Selflessness – Holders of public officeshould act solely in terms of the publicinterest. They should not do so in order togain financial or other benefits forthemselves, their family or their friends.

Integrity – Holders of public office shouldnot place themselves under any financial orother obligation to outside individuals ororganisations that might seek to influencethem in the performance of their officialduties.

Objectivity – In carrying out publicbusiness, including making publicappointments, awarding contracts, or

recommending individuals for rewards andbenefits, holders of public office should makechoices on merit.

Accountability – Holders of public officeare accountable for their decisions and actionsto the public and must submit themselves towhatever scrutiny is appropriate to theiroffice.

Openness – Holders of public office shouldbe as open as possible about all the decisionsand actions they take. They should givereasons for their decisions and restrictinformation only when the wider publicinterest clearly demands.

Honesty – Holders of public office have aduty to declare any private interests relatingto their public duties and to take steps toresolve any conflicts arising in a way thatprotects the public interest.

Leadership – Holders of public officeshould promote and support these principlesby leadership and example. Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee_on_Standards_in_Public_Life

Sandra Sewell

Dear Editor,There is an election coming – what a

surprise that we are now being subjected tothe political spin from the underperformers.People who are only now paying attentionand want to make a decision on who to votefor are getting a lot of talk and seem to bejudging on appearance not performance. Wehave had years of disastrous decisions whichhave cost the mountain people financially,environmentally and emotionally and I forone dread the thought of bullying MayorBrent and his lemmings getting in again.

The Council Watch column of Phil Giffardis an unbiased factual account of what ishappening within this council and he alsogives a fair account of the performances ofthe councilors representing us. He has theexperience and qualifications to do this.

Also Derek Swanborough tells us on a

weekly basis what he is trying to do for hisconstituents and the broader shire. He hasworked tirelessly and under duress with littleof no support from his colleagues who are soin fear of being the bully’s next target thatthey are too frightened to second anything heproposes.

It will be a sad day if people are going tovote on the sound of a person’s voice or howtall they are without being informed on theirperformance.

I would like to thank Derek Swanboroughfor his endurance and hard work during histerm and wish him success in his bid forMayor – we need him. Also I wish the bestsuccess to Nadia O’Carroll in her bid forDivision 2 . She is highly educated andmotivated – she has my vote.

F. Hilton

Dear Editor,I would like to respond to the views of

some of your letter writers in the TamborineTimes edition of 5th April, 2012.

I couldn’t agree less with W. E. Randolphregarding Richard Adams. How can anybodyliving on Tamborine Mountain vote for acandidate who is happy to support theexpenditure of over 6 million dollars on aLibrary in Beaudesert?

Rebecca, I believe that Mr John Brent isunder investigation by the Adult Guardian.This is not a rumour, but a fact. To suggestthat he is being treated like CampbellNewman in the recent State Elections is agross exaggeration. The source of theinformation (not misinformation) is easy tofind.

The local resident who gave an open andunbiased evaluation on the preceedings at theMeet the Candidates Evening must be mymirror image.

I have already given my opinion of Richard

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

The narky quesion of Joy Drescher was toenquire why, in the dying days of BeaudesertShire, the Hyacinth development wasapproved.

Derek Swanborough did not give amystifying address. To my ears it was wellpresented.

The elderly gentleman is RolandLindenmayor who was the mountaincampaign manager for John Brent at the lastcouncil elections. Such was hisdisappointment in Mayor Brent'sperformance, he wore sackcloth and ashes formany months. I urge Geoff H. to trust Roly'sjudgement.

These are my opinions. Others maydisagree.

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Dear Geoff,I sometimes think about what it would be like if I had not found God, or perhaps more accurately from myperspective, been found by God. I remember as a young teenager being caught in a tension between seeingthe wonders that humankind had wrought and the devastations that same humankind had brought upon theearth and its people...themselves. However, nurtured in the delicate science of evolution, I could not see anyreason to think that the landscape would change. Things would just progress or regress on. Time and blindchance, matter and motion, they were, it seemed, self evident. But how would big purpose and personalpurpose; big meaning and individual meaning, come from time and chance, matter and motion? Somewould have urged me to grow up and do away with such childhood notions. That’s hard work. Thecontinual denial of what dwells deep within and yet keeps bubbling up to the surface takes skill andeffort to accomplish. If it was all time and chance and matter and motion why would these kinds ofconcerns ever have come up in the first place? Why would that which existed produce its opposite?Why would it produce its own denial?What an incredible thing to be found by the Creator of the universe. It’s not that he didn’t know whereI was, but I didn’t want to know where he was. Not if it meant having to acknowledge a Lord overme. But in knowing him is true liberation, liberation from the frustration of a fallen creation; acreation that was good, but is now corrupted. A creation that awaits God’s powerful renovation atthe end of time, according to his calendar. Perhaps you think this end of time business is bunk. Butscientifically speaking it’s bound to happen. But more to the point, my time will most likely be upwell before that. But my hope is in the Creator of all, who is also its redeemer, the firstborn fromamong the dead. I love this earth. It is my temporary home. God loves this world, his world, andhas demonstrated this by sending his Son to give us eternal life, “For God so loved the world thathe gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world throughhim. John 3:16-17

Your Brother,Kim

Tamborine Mountain Rainfal March 2012

THIS March was another wet month following on the very wet January and February. FernStreet recorded 196mm which was more than the expected 155mm and the average of

192mm. Some places on the Mountain have recorded over 1300mm so far this year. Howeverit rained on at least 23 days which is 9 days more than expected. Following the good wetseason, everything remains very wet and green. The SOI remains positive.

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

Rainfall totals for the month were heaviest across Eagle Heights.Mike Russell

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In a human there are approximately 3billion DNA base pairs but only a smallproportion is coding DNA. The linearsequencing or grouping of the four basesprovides a code that controls proteinsynthesis in cells, thus providing a blueprintfor building and controlling cells. A gene is alength of encoded DNA which providesinstruction to produce a certain characteristiceg hair colour, eye colour.

Within a single animal or organism, theDNA is present and the same in the nucleusof its individual cells, even if the cellsperform different functions eg muscle cells,skin cells etc. Asexual reproducingorganisms have one set of chromosomes.The body cells of sexual reproducingorganisms have matched pairs ofchromosomes, one from the mother and onefrom the father.

Chromosomes areessential to control celldivision. In a processcalled mitosis one cellsplits into two daughtercells, all three cells aregenetically identical.However reproductivecells must have onlyhalf the usual number

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Most DNA is found in the nucleus of anorganism’s cell, however DNA is also foundin the mitochondria and this is calledmitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Mitochondriaare organs within the cell which metabolisefood into useable energy. While nuclear DNAis inherited from both the mother and father,mtDNA is inherited from the mother only. Somale and female offspring from the samemother will have identical mtDNA, thefemales will pass on their mtDNA but themales cannot. Because the mtDNA is passedfrom mother to female offspring withoutrecombination and the only changes occurthrough random mutation, it is possible totrace maternal lineage far back in time.

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THE outgoing Council was faced with severeproblems arising from the ill-planned

amalgamation. The Scenic Rim had a limitedrate base and very large liabilities for themaintenance of rural roads and bridges. In somerespects the Council has performed well.However, through lack of transparency, lack ofsome basic skills, unconvincing managementand inability to interact with the community, ithas been an unhappy and disturbing time. Thereis now an opportunity for change and it is to behoped that the next Council can overcome thedeficiencies of that now retiring.

A core problem was that most Councillors didnot seem to properly understand theirresponsibilities. There has been an apparentbelief that they were simply a Board of Directorsas in a normal public corporation. It followedthat most felt relaxed in delegating more andmore responsibilities to the Chief ExecutiveOfficer. However, there are at least two aspectswhich change the ground rules for Councillorversus Company Director. Firstly, in defining theresponsibilities of Councillors, the LocalGovernment Act outlines a higher than normalneed for Councillors to directly represent theinterests of all residents as shareholders.Secondly, there is another aspect which is oftenoverlooked: what other public corporation candirectly impose on its shareholders verysignificant recurring costs in the form of ratesand other charges? Further, if these bills are notpaid on time, the penalties can be severe.

It is reported that this atmosphere ofdelegation to the bureaucracy even now extendsto the preparation of the budget. Previously thisinvolved interaction with Councillors over aconsiderable period as would be reasonablyexpected. But now it seems that Councillors arepresented with a fait accompli and have verylittle time or opportunity to have their say.

With the way things have developed, the roleof Mayor has acquired inordinate power. Underthe Local Government Act, it is only the Mayorwho can advise or instruct the Chief ExecutiveOfficer. To compound the concerns, the CEO inhis role of manager of the corporate Councilorganisation, has laid down that Councillors maynot consult with Council Officers withoutwritten application for approval with details ofthe matters they wish to discuss and theinformation they require. Checks with otherCouncils have been greeted with disbelief thatsuch a regime could be imposed. Remember,too, the iniquitous Councillor Code of Conductadopted to limit Councillor comment to themedia. This was proposed by the LocalGovernment Association of Queensland(sometimes seen as part of the old-boy network)but was rightfully ignored by many Councils butnot the Scenic Rim.

Part of the problem could be that it is nolonger sufficient for a Councillor to have thebest of feel-good intentions. Councils today arevery big businesses with budgets of tens ofmillions (Scenic Rim $50 million plus).Professional skills and experience are necessaryfor strategy planning and review. I wellremember watching Council meetings where CrSwanborough seemed to be the only Councillorable to understand or even willing to try to copewith financial reports. If she should be elected toDivision 2, Nadia O’Carroll, with her

background in accounting, computer systemsand running her own related business shouldhave no such problems.

While it is well known that Cr Swanboroughbrought to Council his long experience andunderstanding of the workings of CorporateCouncil, another candidate is also experienced inthis area. Nigel Waistell, candidate for Division1 would bring not only the mental discipline ofhis military background but also seven years ofexperience in coordinating training programs forthe Ipswich City Council, from Councillorsdown.

I did a lot of soul searching before mentioningany candidate and am not promoting theirelection. However, I believe Council wouldbenefit from the introduction of Councillors witha higher level of professional skills and thosementioned are simply examples and not to theexclusion of others. It is an aspect which I willkeep in mind when evaluating the qualificationsof all the candidates.

Another curly and worrying problem shouldbe considered: retiring Mayor John Brent andPremier Campbell Newman are both promotingJohn Brent’s re-election as Scenic Rim Mayor.They refer to their previous friendship and, inparticular, their cooperation on the Council ofMayors. Regrettably, this would certainly be avery high risk outcome for the residents of theScenic Rim.

Scenic Rim residents have their well-recognised priorities and visions. It should bethe responsibility of the new Council to respondto these. Premier Campbell Newman will alsodevelop his grand plans. It would not be at allsurprising if there is conflict between the twoand this is where problems will arise forresidents.

Cr. Brent’s previous use of the Council ofMayors leaves little room for confidence.Remember that this is an unelected body whichawarded itself its own corporate identity.Strategies were developed and actions takenwhich affected the Scenic Rim but with littleappearing before our Council. The motor cycleoff-road facility at Wyaralong in the Scenic Rimwas an early major example. The concept wasdeveloped by the Council of Mayors and pushedthrough with our then Councillors apparentlyaccepting being bulldozed. There was noplanning approval process and little in the wayof a business plan except that the Scenic Rimwas to contribute money.

Cr Campbell Newman as Brisbane LordMayor was previously Chairman of the Councilof Mayors, and Cr Brent Deputy Chairman.Campbell Newman is now Premier and if CrBrent becomes Mayor, there has to be concernabout the pushing of personal priorities withoutadequate oversight by our Council. Analtogether more formal relationship is required.We need a scenario in which Council isinvolved. This is particularly so if there isconsideration of irreversible damagingpossibilities such as toxic developments inBromelton, incompatible tourism or anyfundamental change of Scenic Rim character.

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THE TM Progress Association and the Eagle HeightsVillageAssociation held their traditional pre-election Forum last Sunday,

giving candidates for Local Government an opportunity to putforward their policies. Although all the candidates have beenadvertising in various local papers for the past few months, it gavethem the opportunity to speak about their campaign, and respond tothe questions asked from the audience.

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

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

A considerable amount of time was spent discussing the question ofa resident ranger for the Mountain’s National Parks. One questionersaid that when she came to the Mountain there used to be a rangerresident here – in fact, for quite a number of years there were fiverangers living and working on the Mountain and the Parks were inexcellent condition. Although NPs are not a council matter, there isquite a bit a council can do, including keeping their own parks inorder. Mayoral candidates were asked to lobby the State Governmentto put a resident ranger back on the Mountain. Another questionconcerned crime on Tamborine Mountain, with of course, policingbeing a State concern. Strengthening Neighbourhood Watch seemedto be a partial answer to this.

Nigel Waistell had brought up the subject of the CEO beingdelegated authority to negotiate pay increases for staff before the newcouncil is sworn in. Cr Brent pointed out that the council is incaretaker mode and cannot make important decisions at such a time.This is reminiscent of the far-reaching decisions made by staff underdelegation in the Hyacinth subdivision – this was made while councilwas in caretaker mode before the 2008 election.

A resident asked about drainage problems. There has been a longtime problem with drainage at Chalmette Court . Cr Swanboroughexplained how the funds had been allocated for the work, but hadsubsequently been withdrawn. Residents agreed with his explanation,however, Deputy Mayor Dave Cockburn stood up and called him aliar. Cr Cockburn had already confronted one of the womencandidates before the meeting. An unfortunate end to a well attendedand well arranged forum.

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

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

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

identified infrastructure projects (ie drainage, footpaths, amenities, GalleryWalk)

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

funds • A co-ordinated approach to the promotion of Tamborine Mountain • Resolution to the Long Road extension and Shelf Road issues• Review of drainage issues• Resolution to disability access issues• A long-term management plan to resolve Gallery Walk’s parking and

amenities issues• A plan for the development of Main Street• Development of a Mountain Trails Plan for walkers and cyclists

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IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGENADIA O’CARROLL:• Politically Independent

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MY OBJECTIVES:• Transparency

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I am required by Scenic Rim RegionalCouncil policy to make the followingstatements:• These are my personal views.• When a Council votes on a decision, theycount up the votes and the decision is madebased on the the side that gets the most votes.I AM A MAYORAL CANDIDATE.

DEREK FOR MAYOR WEBSITE: Where are the other Mayoral candidate’s

policies and plans? or is it a case of justmore of the same for another 4 years.

I recently was on Beau FM Beaudesert fora half hour interview to talk about mywebsite derekformayor.com. I was askedwhy I had developed it and had it been auseful tool.

My answer was that it had been the singlemost useful tool in the campaign, because Iwas able to be as open and transparent withreaders about myself, my beliefs, andpolicies relevant to the campaign. So far Ihave written over 30 articles specifically forthe site and 16 policies including a jobs planand a plan for the first 100 days in Office,and this does not include my fortnightlynewspaper columns. In addition it is asnapshot chronology of your Council incrises. Last month alone 16,500 pages ofinformation were downloaded, consuming33 gigabytes of data. We had over onemillion clicks on the site. I am not aware ofany other political candidate in eitherFederal State or Local Government electionsin this region that has made the effort I haveto keep you informed and to give you all theinformation necessary to determine if youwant me to provide a new style of leadershipfor this region.

My site contains many articles fromeyewitness accounts and from newspaperreporters who have attended Councilmeetings. I am always suspicious of themotives and bias of some armchair expertswho jump to the blind defence of Council,yet have never ever sought to find out forthemselves by going to a Council meeting. Itake my hat off to Phil Giffard because hehas attended more than anyone else in theShire and I would listen to him anytimerather than someone who is just guessingand opinionated.

WHAT IS GOOD LEADERSHIP?Leadership of course is not just about

smooth talking and telling of importantfriends, that is ego not leadership. There is alot more substance needed than that, and agood leader must deliver. Four years youwould think is a good enough test and weknow that a large proportion of the Shire saythat their rates have gone through the roof,they have not seen the benefits and theirleader has not performed. I believe a goodleader must have strong local knowledge, be

able to offer innovation and new ideas, beeducated, energetic and resourceful. Thesedays they need to understand technology, touse it as a tool to reach the new generationof ratepayers and to deliver better customerservice. It’s a big business and needs a fulltime leader, not one who really wants to bewith other leaders. This shouldn’t be neededto feel important. They must understand thebusiness of Council and above all believethat openness, transparency andaccountability are the cornerstone of a localdemocracy. When you get that right otherthings start to fall into place. Above all agood leader is fair and equitable and showsrespect to all residents regardless of whothey know, what they have and where theylive. A good leader certainly should nothave to be obedient to a political party.

A good leader that gets these things rightcan develop a functioning team that workstogether to solve problems and issuesconcerning ratepayers. A good leader valuesthose that have an alternate view, doesn’tslander and does not make those dreadedphone calls or surprise visits that only serveto intimidate and punish.

Good leaders have courage and areprepared to stand up for what they believe inwhen they see that vested interests andfinancial mismanagement is rampant in asecret council. Leadership is not aboutignoring people’s opinions or denigrating awhole population by calling themintellectually advantaged because theyunderstand how things should be done.Let’s end the watch in 2012.

CONFIDENTIAL BRIEFINGS.I was interested at the Harrisville Meet the

Candidates evening last week whencandidate for Division 6 CatharineBirmingham said that she was a BrisbaneCity Councillor for 11 years on CampbellNewman’s team and, in 11 years, BCC onlyhad one confidential meeting and it lastedfor just 20 minutes. (to consider a tunnelconsortium tender). That was an eye openerfor the locals… who have been conditionedfor years that confidential briefings are thenorm…. Now I think the penny is starting todrop! We need to tell our CEO also.

If anyone thinks that your Council shouldbe a secret organisation, I look forward tothe letters to the editor in next week’s paperssupporting such a view.

CHANGE IS NEEDED; NOT JUSTMORE OF THE SAME FOR ANOTHER4 YEARS.

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FOUR years ago, the newly formed ScenicRim Region Council was greeted with

hope and optimism. We had a new mayorfrom Boonah who said all the right things,and for Division 1 we gained a highlyqualified and popular councillor. It tookonly a few weeks for things to turn sour. THE HYACINTH CASEThis had already reared its head in the dyingdays of the Beaudesert Shire Council. Whilstin caretaker mode and three days before theelections, BSC approved a further “minorchange” which generated a monumentalwindfall of over $10 million for thedeveloper. This has never been satisfactorilyexplained, until at the Meet the Candidatesmeeting on 25th March, Joy Drescher,(Mayor of the old BSC at the time, andstanding again for the mayoralty of SRRC)attributed responsibility to the then divisionalrepresentative, Vanessa Bull.

Although not long in office, Mayor Brentsteadfastly refused to consider thatsomething was obviously seriously wrongwith the Hyacinth approvals and Councilproceeded to add to the suspect activity.

This well documented saga went on toneedlessly cost Council & ratepayers$280,000, with a judge declaring all four“minor changes” illegal, and commentingthat Council’s actions were“incomprehensible” and inexplicable”.Mayor Brent’s media response was that theyhad to do it because “it would otherwise bemuch worse”.

GAVEN (SUPERMARKET)DEVELOPMENT The mess at Bakers Acres is a tragedyunfolding. A Council planner recommendedapproval “as it is unlikely the proposeddevelopment (outside the Village area) willimpact upon the existing social, cultural orenvironmental values of the locality”. Notunderstood by the planner was that theexisting development of the CBD on theMain Street offshoot of the north/south roadartery was to help cement the community’ssocial cohesion. The new anchorsupermarket will be sitting on the maintourist route, fracturing the CBD and costinga court estimate of $13million p.a. to the fiftyor so traders on Main Street. Environmentalvalues? The community can judge for itself.The judge subsequently referred to theplanner’s report as a strong argument toapprove the development.

COUNCIL CULTUREBut not all the blame can be sheeted home tounsuspecting council officers. Manymistakes are made by these delegatedofficers who know nothing or very little oflocal conditions or values. Nor are theyencouraged to improve. The approval forgross over development in Canungra whichwill more than double its population wasmade with little regard to its historic andtourist attracting character and in ignorance

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

THE CULTURE OF CARE IS LAIDDOWN BY THE MAYORWhen a mayor publicly attacks a councillorwho is only trying to represent hiscommunity, and even sends out barbs at theresidents, this hardly engenders care andrespect.

Ever since the unexplained hystericalresponse by Mayor Brent and the interimCEO to Cr Swanborough’s suggestion as tohow to correct the Hyacinth mistakes withminimum cost, Cr Swanborough has beenmarginalized and treated with disrespect inCouncil. Over the four years, people fromacross the shire attending council meetingshave expressed shock and disbelief at histreatment. The most common expression hasbeen “disgraceful” with the phrase “likechildren” also often used.

It is this regular open and distastefuldisrespect for the community’srepresentative, led by Mayor Brent, whichhas caused division in the mountaincommunity. Some people, never havingattended a council meeting, are not aware ofwhat has been happening.

A BUREAUCRATIZED, ADRIFTCOUNCILFor the past four years Council has operatedlike a distant closed department, moreconcerned with presenting a sanitized outershell, courtesy of its media policy, highlypaid media consultant, and thecommunications department which sits in theOffice of the Mayor and CEO. Councillors,having neutered themselves by passingunprecedented huge powers over to thebureaucrats, now mostly function ascosmetic adjuncts to Council bureaucracy.

This, together with the string of practicessuch as the adoption of the draconianCouncillors’ Code of Conduct composed bythe unelected Local Government Associationof Qld (and thrown out by other Councils)and the secrecy which earned Council thereprimand from State Government - we mayjust as well move the current Council into aState Government department and saveourselves lots of time and money.

Ultimately, the choice in this electioncomes down to what you think a LocalGovernment should be ... a shire NannyState with residents depending upon thelargesse and inclination of the Mayor andsenior bureaucrats, or a more democratic,truly representative council, promotingtransparency and open decision making tobetter serve the needs of the community.

Jeanette Lockey, PresidentTamborine Mtn Progress Assn.

(The mountain community organizationfor nearly 100 years)

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TONY LAMBERT

GREATER priority and effort must bedirected at encouraging sustainable

development and employment opportunitieson TamborineMountain that are compatiblewith the lifestyle aspirations of ratepayers.

Strive to ensure the new Council workstogether to solve issues affecting the wholeScenic Rim, and ensuring that the specificand unique needs of Division 1 areadequately incorporated in any “Whole ofScenic Rim” decision making.

Make sure residents know where, how andwhy their rate dollars are being spent and toensure that their views and aspirations are fedinto Council decision-making, particularly inrelation to the setting of infrastructure andservice provision priorities.

I am not affiliated with any Political Partyand firmly believe that party politics has norole in Local Government, where the priorityof elected Councillors is to represent theirlocal constituency.

I feel that with my experience andinvolvement in a number of TamborineMountain organisations, I can bring strongleadership.

There are also a number of issues thatrequire immediate action, including:• Getting value for money from our rates;• Ensuring that only appropriate

development is approved on the mountain.Residents should not be responsible forcourt costs when developers circumventcouncil planning provisions;

• Protecting our environment andmaintaining the mountains’ parks andpublic areas;

• Continue to expand and improve thefootpath network;

• Continued improvement of the ambienceand character of Gallery Walk;

• Promotion of sustainable business andemployment opportunities, particularly intourism; and

• A stronger working relationship withCommunity and Service groups onTamborineMountain; If elected I will be available twice a week

to meet with residents or visit them at theirproperty if required.

NIGEL WAISTELL

NIGEL Waistell and his wife Pamelabecame involved with Tamborine

Mountain whilst he was serving with theArmy at Canungra. Regular visitors to theMountain they purchased their first block ofland on Main Western Road in 1982. Theybuilt, and moved to the Mountain in 2000.

Nigel’s working experience is built aroundthe military and Local Government. Hetrained at the Royal Military AcademySandhurst (UK) and subsequently served inthe British and Australian armies. During a7-year break from military service, heworked as the Training Manager for theIpswich City Council. This work experienceprovided him with the necessary values andskills, namely integrity, honesty, zeal andenergy, reliability, commonsense, judgement,initiative and powers of expression – to bean effective Councillor. His work with theIpswich City Council showed him howeffective a well-run council could be.

Becoming interested in local affairs hejoined the Tamborine Mountain ProgressAssociation and subsequently served in theposition of Treasurer. Through the TMPAthat he came to know Division 1 CouncillorDerek Swanborough. He admired the wayDerek was prepared to stand up for the rightsof the community. After Derek’sannouncement that he was standing forMayor, Nigel was approached to see if hewould stand as a candidate for Division 1 toreplace Derek. Nigel was happy andhonoured to accept the suggestion.

Nigel has no affiliation with any politicalparty. He sees himself purely as a communitymember ready to serve the community.

If elected, Nigel has said that he would bein favour of the establishment of a financecommittee to monitor expenditure atprogramme level, and a review ofdelegations – allowing councillors to decideon issues that affect their constituents, ratherthan having decisions made by bureaucrats.He would work for the construction of thelong-approved Long Road extension, makecouncil more transparent by allowing moretime for consultation with the community onAgenda issues and seek a resolution to thelack of disability access within the area.

DIVISION 1 CANDIDATES

CATH BUCKLEY

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MY name is Cath Buckley and I wouldlike to give those who are interested

some family history.My mother is Helen Aagaard and my dad

is John Swinburne, older families mayrecognise the name from the BidaddabaCreek area below the mountain where mydad began farming in the early 1960s. I wasborn in Beaudesert, but raised in the RedlandShire. My dad now lives in Toowoomba insemi-retirement; my mother still lives on themountain leading an active life as a retiree,knitter, felter, and dyer of fabric. Everythinginteresting to do with fabric is grist to mymother’s mill! My grandmother was DorisAagaard who was instrumental in beginningthe Creative Arts Group and in whose homethe first Little Theatre meeting was held.

The parents of my husband, Owen, wereno less involved in the community. Owen’sgrandmother Doris Sewell was part of theearly CWA on the mountain and an activelawn bowler in her time. His parents Nevilleand Joy Buckley, who are sadly no longerwith us, were a big part of the community.Owen’s dad drove the local transport truckfor years and then spent 26 years as part ofthe team of National Parks and Wildlifeworkers based on the mountain. In retirementhe joined the Historical Society and loved tobe involved with the history of the Mountain.Joy was deeply involved in the Red CrossSociety and part of the group of women whoorganised years of ‘Over 60s’ lunches. Shesang in the local choir and worked as aseamstress much of her married life. Shedevoted her retirement to her grandchildren.

These are the people who have shaped mylife and given me the chance to know andlove this small and interesting part of theplanet. They gave what they could to thiscommunity and left it a better place for theircontribution, I would do the same andindeed, have begun, but I want to takeanother step. To do this I need yourhelp...Vote 1 Cath Buckley.


DIV 2 CANDIDATES MAYORAL

JOHN BRENT

‘TODAY, in keeping with my past termas Mayor, I aim to address you with

an honest vision for the Scenic Rim andTamborine Mountain, filled with a positiveand progressive outlook on the future of ourcommunity.

The Scenic Rim is rapidly developing tobecome Queensland’s second fastestgrowing region. We must prepare for thisgrowth by delivering infrastructure andattracting new business investment todevelop jobs and amenities, whilst ensuringthe preservation of our treasured lifestyle.These are issues I can readily advocate andunderstand, as both a life-long resident andlocal business owner within the Scenic Rim.

I played an instrumental part in ensuring astop to CSG in the Scenic Rim; utilising myclose working relationship with CampbellNewman. Furthermore, my longinvolvement with government, environment,community and business groups means thatI have a multi-faceted understanding of thedirect needs of our community. As such, Iam the only candidate with the runs on theboard to work in close partnership with thenew State Government to manage thecoming growth and interest in the ScenicRim, and to promote our beautiful region atthis level.

Though the first term of the newlyamalgamated council was challenging,through the cooperation of most councillorswe have emerged financially stronger thanwhen we started. We achieved recordspending on roads and bridges and throughdirect and widespread consultation wedeveloped the ‘Community Plan’,documenting a shared vision for the ScenicRim. I am also proud to say that wedistributed almost $500,000 in communitygrants funding. There is still much more tobe done, and I have shown that I can deliver.

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

NADIA O’CARROLL

NADIA is a qualified accountant with aBachelor of Business degree (accounting

major) from University of TechnologySydney and has been a registered tax agentsince 1977. She has worked with charteredaccountants, including Price Waterhouse inSydney, Hall Chadwick in Brisbane and alsoas trusts officer at the University ofQueensland in Brisbane. In addition to heraccounting employment, while living inScotland for a year, she also worked in acountry hotel and a horse riding centre.

Nadia is married to Kerry, an ITconsultant; they have three adult childrenwho were educated on Tamborine Mountain.All of the family have been volunteers forlocal emergency services.

After the birth of her children Nadiaworked in the family company whichprovides computer software and administrativeservices. Over the years the clients haveranged from multinational companies to soletraders working from home.

She has been a volunteer, member andoffice-bearer in a number of localcommunity organisations. She was secretaryof TM Rural Fire Brigade for a year andremains a support member of the brigade.Nadia is a qualified water monitor with SEQCatchments and an accredited volunteer withQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

She is truly independent and does notbelong to any political party.

Nadia’s association with Division 2 began35 years ago when her parents boughtacreage at Mt Tamborine. She has lived onTamborine Mountain for twenty years. It isher home for life. She loves the sense ofcommunity, diversity, lifestyle and naturalbeauty of the Scenic Rim, is passionateabout its future and believes that she canmake a positive contribution as a councillor.

Nadia has been hearing from the residentsof Tamborine that they feel neglected – allthey require are some basics such asfootpaths, mowing and drain-clearing. Thesame seems to be true of many in Div 2,who feel that the SRRC do not even knowthey exist apart from their rate notices! Itwould be her job as councillor to make surethat the whole division is properly cared for.

RICHARD ADAMS

RICHARD Adams has been a respectedcommunity leader in the SRRC area for

more than a decade. Some of Richard’sachievements in the community:Current Positions• Scenic Rim Regional Councillor for

Division 2, 2008/2012• Member SRRC Internal Audit committee

(for three years)• Member Summerland Way Promotional

Committee• Patron of the Tamborine Pony Club• Member of the Lions Club of TM• Member Tamborine (Mtn) Masonic Lodge• Member Tour De Tamborine Committee• Member Historical SocietyPast Positions• President of TM Chamber of Commerce• President of TM Community Consultative

Committee• Chairman of Steering Committee for

Community Bank• President of TM Resident’s Association• Chairman of CareFlight Opera Committee• Member of local committee of South East

Queensland Regional Plan• Board member & Secretary of Beaudesert

Health and Welfare Association (nowBeauCare)

• Committee Member of the BeaudesertShire Community Advisory Panel ofTourism

• Committee Member of BeaudesertCommunity Advisory Panel

• Centenary of Parks Committee memberProfessionally, Richard was a broadacre

farmer, earthmoving contractor, retail outletbusiness partner, been involved in the field ofInternet Marketing for ten years, moving tothe REAL paradise in 1997.

He is a devoted father to his three adultchildren and grandchildren. In the past he hasbeen secretary to a Presbyterian Church andPresident to various P&C committees;president of a flying club; president of localfarm organisations, and has held seniorexecutive regional roles in a political party.

In 2001, he was awarded the FederalGovernment’s Forde Electorate Volunteer ofthe Year Award.


CANDIDATES

JOY DRESCHER

JOY Drescher (Sheil) elected 1979 toBeaudesert Shire. Alan Struss was

Chairman. Councillor Vonda Youngmanrepresented the Mountain ... Sheil andYoungman lost their seats 1985. Before thisVonda Youngman took young CouncillorSheil under her wing and introduced her to‘her’ Mountain, thus both being instrumentalin starting Botanic Gardens, bitumening theGoat Track, buying the land where PoliceStation and Vonda Youngman CommunityCentre are.

Joy was re-elected in 1988. She marriedDoug Drescher in 1991, became Mayor in1997 and again in 2004. Beaudesert Shirehad 66,000 people but two-thirds of themwere given to Logan City by iniquitousamalgamation... and got only 10,000 people,more roads, remarkable little rate-base inreturn.

The proudest achievements of Joy’scareer in Local Government was, with helpand support of Rathdowney community,preventing Rathdowney being dammed. SoWyaralong Dam was built, filled in 26 days,now a premier outdoor recreation area.

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

Joy is past President of Beaudesert Rotary,Past Australian President POWERtalk,BADCAP member yearly running Arts inthe Olives, dances weekly locally,BeaudesertU3A Art, performs her own poetry atmarkets, open studios and with BeaudesertBush Bards.

DEREK SWANBOROUGH

DEREK Swanborough qualified in 1980with a Bachelor of Commerce from the

University of Queensland, and obtained aCertificate as a Local Government Clerk in1983, together with a Master of BusinessAdministration at the Southern CrossUniversity in 2005.

From 1979 to 1986 he worked as a TraineeLocal Government Clerk and Senior Admin.Officer (Planning & Development) atMoreton Shire Council then moved to AlbertShire Council (ASC) as Senior Admin.Officer, Department of EnvironmentalHealth, then Administrative Research Officerin the Office of the Deputy CEO.

While at ASC he spent four years assecretary of computer steering committee andintroduced the first Geographic InformationSystem which is still in use today in theamalgamated Gold Coast City Council.

Cr Swanborough worked at the BeaudesertShire Council from 1990 to March 2006.Following a restructure in 2000 from a six toa three department model, the Finance andCorporate Directorates were amalgamated.When the positions were advertisednationally, Cr Swanborough was thesuccessful applicant. He was responsible forall Corporate Services’ Budgets, OperationalPlans and Annual Reports.

Among his successful projects were themanagement of the building of libraries inJimboomba and on Tamborine Mountain, andhe introduced the delivery of customerservices into libraries. He also developedCouncil Internet/Intranet.

Cr Swanborough moved to the IpswichCity Council in March 2006 as OperatingManager/Acting General Manager, Economicand Community Development. When theGeneral Manager left to pursue a career inthe private sector Cr Swanborough becameActing General Manager with an annualdepartment budget of $28 million.

A mid-career break of 9 months saw himdoing voluntary work in Fiji in Homes ofHope, a refuge for abused and homelesssingle mothers and their children. He workedat the Logan City Council until the LocalGovt. elections of 2008, when he was electedunopposed to the new amalgamated SRRC.

WENDY CREIGHTON

WENDY Creighton says she isdetermined to lead a Council that is

about commitments, not promises; action,not excuses.

“Tamborine Mountain offers a unique andhighly sought-after lifestyle but as acommunity it is at a crossroads.

“It is in danger of overdevelopmentthrough inappropriate housing estates gettingthe green light from Council and from aflourishing tourism industry in desperateneed of appropriate infrastructure.

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

Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands ofdollars in ‘expert’ reports on maintaining themountain’s lifestyle are gathering dust onCouncil shelves.

“Yet the real expert knowledge on howbest to progress Tamborine Mountain resideswithin the community,” Wendy said.

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

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

Wendy says she was motivated to stand forMayor after listening to endless excuses onwhy overspending was ‘necessary’ – andwatching local roads and services decline.

“Let’s get the basics right first withouttaxing our ratepayers out of their homes andlocal businesspeople out of their businesses.It can be done and it will be done.”

Wendy was born in the Scenic Rim andwith her husband, Mike, chose to bring uptheir six sons here. Wendy is a newspaperjournalist and a small business owner. Shehas been an active community workerinvolved in a diverse range of innovativecommunity development projects that havehelped to prevent stagnation and foster thetypes of change that promote rather thandestroy rural lifestyles.

She has run workshops and seminars oncommunity development all around Australiaand has served on a variety of State andFederal Government committees.


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POLICE NEWSby Constable Pete Blundell, North Tamborine Police

Welcome back home to all who venturednear and far whilst on Easter holidays;

hopefully you are all refreshed and relaxed andready to get stuck back into it (work or schoolthat is).

During the Easter and school holiday breakwe were kept busy by conducting RandomBreath Testing, and patrolling vacant schoolgrounds. As at time of drafting this report Ican state that no offences have been detectedon any of the school premises, which ispleasing.

I cannot say the same for traffic offences ordrink driving offences and report that a numberof motorists have unfortunately been issuedtraffic infringement notices for offences suchas riding unregistered motorcycle, driving amotor vehicle when not authorised to do so(vehicle classification), and exceeding thespeed limit. A number of drivers have beenintercepted for drink driving offences and willface the Magistrate over the coming weeks.

Our detectives on the Gold Coast and inCoomera District have to date been verysuccessful in apprehending a number ofcriminals for serious offences that have beencommitted on the Mountain in the recent past.Some good old fashioned police investigativeskills combined with an excellence in forensics

work has enabled Police to capture and chargethese villains and then put them in front of acourt – outcomes pending.

Whilst you are going about your business onthe Gold Coast you may or may not havesighted the new Police Helicopter (POLAIRONE)? Even though we on TamborineMountain have not required the services of thechopper to date, we often hear the voices of thechopper crew over our police radio network.Subliminally it is reassuring to us that we havean eye in the sky looking out for us. Just as Iam typing I can hear (over the radio) that thechopper has just detected a hooning vehicle inCoomera, now driving at excessive speed onthe motorway; unbelievably within 5 minutesthat vehicle and driver is intercepted by aground crew and in custody; that vehicle willbe towed away – what a great law enforcementtool!

Now, just a reminder to motorists that schoolhas recommenced. Please be mindful of thenew speed limit timings in the school zones:40km/hr between 7am and 9am and againbetween 2pm and 4pm. Please don’t be caughtout, it can severely affect the hip pocket andyour licence (points demerit) not to mentionthe embarrassment.


Open Le�er toTamborine Mountain Residents

I WISH TO ADDRESS MISLEADING STATEMENTSMADE IN RECENT MAYORAL ADVERTISING AS TO

WHY I DIDN’T VOTE FOR THE 2010/11 BUDGET.It has been suggested that it was to deny Tamborine Mountain funding.

How ridiculous! At the urging of management, rates were being cynicallyjacked up so they wouldn’t go up even more in this elec�on year of 2011/12.I objected to this deceit and disregard of ratepayers.

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

FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENTIn 2009/10, a�er consulta�on with schools, Council applied for State

subsidies for School Safe projects for school bikeways and traffic set-downareas to improve child safety. These received State approval:• Saint Mary’s Primary School, Bromelton Street Beaudesert – $200,000• State School, Elizabeth Street Aratula – $280,000• Tamborine Mountain State School, Long Road – $300,000• Tamborine Mountain High School, Holt Road – $450,000Subsidy $615,000 + Council Contribu�on $615,000 = Total Cost $1,230,000

The approvals were given in 2009/10, yet Council did not allocate itscontribu�on in that year saying it didn’t have the “capacity” to complete theworks, and deferred them un�l 2010/11. However, in 2009/10 when anotherMain Roads job worth over $600,000 was cancelled, Council’s EngineeringDirector used the capacity which consequently became available to upgradeCharlwood Road at Aratula, without telling Council. Councillors were thusdenied the opportunity to decide to proceed with the approved School Safeprojects. For $615,000 schoolchildren across the region could have benefi�edfrom $1,230,000 worth of safety projects.

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

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

It defied logic that Council decided to spend in that same budget: • $3 million on fixing �mber bridges some of which serviced just a few

proper�es;• $3 million on upgrading its fleet of trucks, graders and excavators;• $30 million on employee expenses, including $1 million for salary increases

alone; and• that it would borrow $6.6 million to replace and move a good Beaudesert

library to a poten�ally inferior loca�on.

Council complained about the State Government reducing subsidies toLocal Government, yet when they were offered a staggering 50% subsidythey let it lapse. This decision affected so many families and the safety oftheir children across the Scenic Rim. Although my vote would not affect theoutcome, I could not in all conscience vote for a budget that was so poorlydra�ed and irresponsible – therefore I lodged a protest vote.

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What’s in our creeks?

DO our waterways have a clean bill ofhealth? Here on the mountain we pride

ourselves on our numerous creeks that are soabundant after rain and keep flowing even inthe driest spells. These creeks not only waterour forests and support the creatures that livethere, they also feed into the river systems onwhich nearby towns and cities depend. Weneed to know how healthy our waterwaysare. This also enables us to monitor anychanges in banks and catchment areas –including any that could threaten the well-being of our ecosystems.

Since 2005 volunteers have beenmonitoring the health of several waterwayson the mountain, in a scheme run jointly bySEQ Catchments and Tamborine MountainLandcare. FIND OUT MORE at a hands-oninformation session with fun activities forchildren – and grown-ups.• Where: Tamborine Mountain State

High School, Holt Rd, North Tamborine• When: Saturday 21st April, 10am–1pm

(drop in when you can: morning teaprovided).

Here you’ll discover• which Tamborine Mountain waterways are

currently being monitored for water quality– and what the results are

• what kind of equipment is used and how itworks

• which little creatures live in our waterways• where more monitoring is needed• how you can get involved.

If you can’t make it to the informationsession but would like to be involved,phone Janine Sigley (SEQ Catchments) on0400 910 678 or [email protected].

Cheesemakingworkshop andfilm

WE’RE lucky to have acheese factory on

Tamborine Mountain withexperts who can turn out awonderful array of cheeses todelight the palates of residentsand visitors. Perhaps you’vewondered how that basic whitestuff you pour on your breakfastcereal can be transformed intoso great a range of flavoursomecheeses. Perhaps you’ve wishedyou could do it yourself. Afterall, people have been makingcheeses for millennia.

Today many people are rediscovering thepleasures of that ancient craft. Todemonstrate the basics, Transition TamborineMountain (the mountain sustainability group)is hosting a cheese-making workshop onSaturday 28th April between 2 and 3 p.m.The presenter, Valerie Pearson, is anexperienced cheese-maker, who will showhow it can be done using simple equipmentand ingredients.

Soft cheeses like cottage cheese or ricottaare very easy to make at home. Hard cheeseslike cheddar are a bit more complicated, butalso very rewarding to make. The processinvolves adding a culture (special bacteria) towarm milk. Different cultures make differentflavoured cheeses. These bacteria eat thelactose in the milk and turn it into lactic acid,which preserves the milk. Rennet is thenadded, which makes curds. These are pressedinto a mould to make the cheese, which is

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

The workshop will be followed by thescreening of a documentary, Fresh. This filmcelebrates the farmers, thinkers and businesspeople who are re-inventing our food system.The agriculture that feeds most of us hasbecome a large-scale industry, with all sortsof undesirable side-effects. But somepioneers (including those on the mountain)have developed healthier, sustainablealternatives. They offer a practical vision fora future of our food and our planet.When: 28th AprilWorkshop 2-3pm, Film: 3.30-5pm.Where: Eagle Heights Resort Hotel (enterthrough Reception)Cost: workshop $10; movie, gold coindonation. (Note: kits that include all thenecessary equipment and ingredients willbe available for purchase at the workshopfor between $30 and $80.)


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I wonder how widely known pademelons are in Australia, let aloneelsewhere. They are the smallest of the macropods. The pademelons Ifilmed feeding in this secluded garden are Red-legged Pademelons. In

the beginning I kept to the driveway, just inside the entrance. I sawthe female with joey on at least two occasions and she stayed close tothe far side of the lawn. In due course I was able to film from near the

house. The maximum number of pademelons I saw feeding at onetime was nine.

Frames from video footage celebrating Tamborine Mountain’s biodiversity.

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

Bird Watchers go North and West

LOVEBIRDS Pat and John Stockwell headed to Heron Island fortheir wedding anniversary and brought back evidence of an

abundance of ocean birds.The mateship of the eastern reef herons was noteworthy in that

they represented the two plumage phases – one dapper dark grey, andthe other white. 75,000 black noddies, sedentary and colonial, use thePisonia trees for their untidy nests of seaweed and leaves.

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

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

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

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

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

The bird Group has plans for a trip to the Coombabah LakelandsConservation Area on Wednesday 18 April. Interested bird lovers arealways welcome. Jeff and Margaret Eller (5545 0995) will have thedetails.

Ivor Filmer

The young White-faced Herons shown in last TMNews have since leftthe nest. Picture courtesy Jeff Eller.


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VOTE 1 JOY DRESCHER FOR MAYOR ON SATURDAY 28 APRIL OR IN PRE-POLL VOTING FROM 16-27 APRIL.JOY has the Experience, the Drive, the Love of the area and its people, flora and fauna to lead this Council.

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

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Heritage Centre Open DaySunday April 22

THE day will be a snapshot of yesteryear when the TamborineMountain Historical Society celebrates ‘Open Day’ at the

Wongawallan Road Heritage Centre. Each year ‘Open Day’ is becoming bigger and better simply

because of the enormous interest people have in the stories, theexhibits and the people who have played a part in our progressover the years.

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

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

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

What’s happening on the day?• Sausage sizzle• Tea, damper and cold drinks• Folks dressed in period costumes• Help in tracing your family history• Woodworking with original tools• Blacksmith in action• Butter churning • Interactive displays for children• The Heritage Centre is wheelchair friendly and exhibits are

under cover (just in case of a light shower)Where else can you see a Blacksmith actually working or real

butter being made on the spot?Feel free to dress up in a period costume; it’s all part of the

fun.A great family day. Fun starts at 10am.Free entry – a small donation would be appreciated

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Tm Creative Arts Open WeekendNext Weekend 21-22 April

TAMBORINE Mountain Creative Arts are having their openweekend in conjunction with the Historical Society’s Open

Day 21-22 April. On the weekend of 21-22 April the CreativeArts Centre will present their open weekend and the HistoricalCentre will be open on Sunday 22 (see above).

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


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AFTER surveying local residents aboutthe reason they moved to The Mountain

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

discuss the enhancement of the atmosphereand the creation of Main Street Village.There is a wide range of interesting ideas andwe are holding an open forum for allinterested parties to be involved from thebeginning. We are keen to retain our countryfeel and not to over develop the areahowever we do feel there is much we can doto create an inviting environment for localsand visitors alike to enjoy.

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NOW into their second year, TheTamborine Voices Choir and Youth

Choir, under the energizing direction of TaniaEdmunds, are firing up for the firstperformance of 2012 with The InspirationalConcert on Sunday 29 April, 2.30pm, at StGeorge’s Anglican Church.

There are so many things that inspire anduplift – moving words, a beautiful melody,gorgeous harmonies, laughter! Refusing to bestuck in a rut, Tamborine Voices againpresent a program that covers Classical toPopular, and Music Theatre to Opera - songsof stimulation and motivation that willenthuse you, pump you up, and rouse you.There is something for everyone.

The Youth Choir is really hitting its stridethis year, singing diverse songs fromChristina Perri’s moving Jar of Hearts and AWhole New World from Alladin, to a quirkytake on the spiritual Clear the Line. Theprincipal choir is continuing to develop a

luscious sound, giving their unique touch tosongs including Coldplay’s massive hit FixYou, and Pachelbel’s Canon in D.

Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Jerome Kern, andRogers and Hammerstein all get a hearing,with guest artist Tenor Glenn Lorimersinging up a storm with Cielo e Mar and TheHoly City, and joined by the choir for OldMan River, to name a few, and also romanticmode when Tania joins Glenn in two ofOpera’s most melting duets.

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

The Inspirational Concert is to be heldat 2:30pm Sunday 29 April at St. George’sAnglican Church, Dapsang Drive. Ticketsare $25 and $20 concession, includesconcert and afternoon tea. Both concertslast year were a sell-out, so booking areessential on 5545 2540 [email protected].

Tamborine Voices Choir truly Inspirational

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GOLF CLUB REPORTS18 hole stableford eventThursday 5th AprilWhat beautiful weather, but the field wassomewhat reduced, perhaps everybody waspreparing for Easter? But no matter all theusual suspects were there. Brad Fox who hasshown such good for the last 12 monthsclaimed top money with 38 points, fromDarryl Franklin 37 points. Darryl, only lastweek won the Clubs matchplaychampionship, so the man is in great form.Keep it up Darryl. Brad Fox also won thenearest the pin on hole 6 and Tony Murphythe approach on 12. Well done everybody.

9 hole Chook Run eventThursday 5th April

Shane McMillan "The Enigma" plays onlyonce a week and produces some amazinggolf. Shane had 24 points even after blowingthe last two holes for zilch and he won theevent from Matt Manning 23 points. Thecourse is still playing long and the rough canbe very brutal, plus the greens had just beensanded so it makes those scores remarkable.The Man Brad Fox was third on a three waycountback with 22 points. Approach on the

12th Darryl Franklin and nearest the pin on14 little Jimmy Dunn. Don't forget, residentsor visitors can play in this event, you DONOT have to be a member of a golf club orhave a handicap. Just ring our Professional,Andy Koureas for details.

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VETERANS’ GOLF – 4/4/201220 Members & Visitors for Single Stablefordcompetition. Weather was sunny and windy -no rain.

ResultsWinner – Leon Radunz 37

Runner Up – Buzz Cowie 37

Best Front 9 – Phil Salisbury 18

Best Back 9 – Tony Lynch 21

Nearest the Pin and Approaches

NTP: Phil Salisbury, Mike Buck

Approach: Jimmy Dunn, Doug Lowrie

Ball Run Down: Warren Anderson, Vern Page,Allan Meyers, Hal Orth

Lucky Draw – Insufficient Players for draw


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Qld Bldg. Reg No. 24096 NSW Bldg. Lic. 30085

Harding-Smith BuildersBSA 701147 ACN 057 427013 Pty Ltd

House & General Builders

Mobile: 0408 772 250

A/h Mark 5545 2063 • David 5545 1620

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 78 118 167 829

Director – 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.

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.

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

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

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