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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1317, NOVEMBER 29, 2011 – 1

TuesdayNov 29, 2011

Vol. 1317

Compiled & editedby volunteers for theTamborine Mountain

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Something is going to be done... By Susie Cunningham. Courtesy of Beaudesert Times.

SOMEONE will die unless authorities take action on a stretch ofroad notorious for sending cars over the edge. That is the

unanimous opinion of Tamborine Mountain police, emergencyservices and locals who say that the section of Tamborine-OxenfordRoad, 400m west of Hayes Road intersection, is a death trap (right).

According to a source who contacted the Beaudesert Times butasked not to have their name published, authorities have been calledto rescue people from 36 cars on that corner in the past three years.

According to figures supplied to the Times by the Department ofCommunity Safety, the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS)has responded to 11 road traffic incidents on Tamborine-OxenfordRoad at Wongawallan in the past three years.

The DCS said the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) attendedtwelve road traffic crash incidents on Tamborine-Oxenford Road atWongawallan in the past three years.

Local authorities said it was difficult to keep count of just howmany crashes had happened there because many of the less seriousaccidents went unreported. But what they did know was thatwhenever it rained on the mountain they expected to be called out tothe same spot. They said they were at their wits’ end and sick of beingcalled to the dangerous corner.

Senior Constable Brendan Edwards said he feared that it was only amatter of time before he attended a fatality there.

“It’s a dangerous location. One day someone is going to come togrief there,” he said.

He said something needed to be done to stop cars from going overthe edge, and suggested signage and a guard rail.

The Department of Main Roads said the department had beensuccessful in securing funding for guard rail installation through theSafer Roads Sooner program and expects to install the guard rail bymid next year.

Ed Note: We understand that since this article appeared in theBeaudesert Times two weeks ago, another two cars have gone overthe edge at this spot. How many more might it be before the middleof next year?

Above: The last TMNews (15 Nov) contained information regarding aproposed tourist facility of 20 cabins etc. on the eastern escarpment of themountain. This is notorious slip land and the letter from Warwick Willmott(author of the Willmott Report on slope stability here) in the same issuehas raised widespread concern from residents. Nearby residents are rightlyworried about the effect this development will have on this area. See page17 for a response pro forma. It is important to add your own comments.

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Dear Editor,In response to M. Andrews’ letter

(Tamborine Times 17th Nov. 2011) I wouldcertainly agree that Derek Swanborough isindeed the best bet mayoral candidate.However with regard to Mayor Brent’sperceived stand against coal seam gas mining,believe me it is all smoke and mirrors. Couldthere be an election on the horizon?

For the record, some months ago at a ScenicRim council meeting it was DerekSwanborough who proposed that the Councilapply officially to the state government to havethe Scenic Rim declared exempt from coalseam gas mining. Derek recognized that thefarmers of the region and those who dependedon tourism for a living needed some assurancethat the productivity of the land and theenvironmental uniqueness and diversity thatattracted visitors would not be compromisedand threatened by the unproven coal seam gasindustry.

Alas, no one else on council shared Derek’svision or awareness and his timely proposalwas unanimously voted down by the rest ofcouncil and unceremoniously dumped. Nowthat the issue has become something of a“cause célèbre” the mayor has jumped on the

bandwagon in an endeavour to milk it forvotes.

It should be noted that both Mayor Brentand Campbell Newman have not said therewill be no CSG mining in the Scenic Rim.They have said that CSG will not be mined in“inappropriate areas”. To my mind that ispolitician-speak for “Don’t you worry aboutthat, we will decide for you to what extentCSG is mined in the Scenic Rim”.

Remember if it looks like a duck, walks likea duck, and quacks like a duck, chances are itis a duck. The duck in the room at this time isCSG mining and no matter how it is disguised,whichever party forms government inQueensland after the next election, it will findthe general coffers almost empty, and as AstridKennedy (candidate for Scenic Rim Division4) points out, there are big bucks forgovernment in mining CSG.

As a practiced politician Mayor Brent wouldbe acutely aware of all the short term so-called“benefits” of CSG mining. And of course weall know only too well how many politiciansactually look beyond the next election don’twe? Roll on March 2012.

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T.M. Progress AssociationUpdatePOWER PARADE: Nearly nine hundredresidents objected to the Application for aMaterial Change of Use from UnlawfulCommercial Water Extraction to LawfulCommercial Ground Water Extraction on aVillage Residential lot in Power Parade. TheAgenda and report pertaining to this item wasavailable on the internet only on the eve ofthe Planning Sub-Committee meeting whichwas to decide the matter.

Surprisingly, the Director’srecommendation was for Council to approvethe application.

Ever alert Council Watch person, PhilGiffard, alarmed at the flaws in the reportunderpinning the Director’s recommendation,compiled a list of flaws and omissions andemailed this to all councillors, CEO., etc. Healso urged Council, in order to diminish thecredibility of the report as a basis for Appealby the developer, to remove the Agenda item,re-draft the flawed report and only thensubmit same to the Sub-Committee.

Unfortunately, the report was notwithdrawn and the Director’srecommendation to approve the applicationremained in the minutes. Councillors,however, voted to reject it.

Not surprisingly, the Applicant quicklylodged an Appeal in the Planning and

Environment Court, and letters were sentfrom the Applicant’s lawyers to all submittersas required by the Court.

Some time later, Council sent out lettersstating that the Application had been refused.This has led to confusion, with manyresidents thinking that the issue was all over.Council was simply late in sending out itsnotification of refusal. Probably nearly ninehundred objectors are left with a fullypositive impression of Council’s actions.

With a very limited time span, about 100residents have been gathered to stand as Co-respondents, with Council, in the Planningand Environment Court. The Court sessionsare expected to commence after March (i.e.,after elections).JUSTIN AVE: The eastern escarpment ofTamborine Mountain has been continuouslybeset with land slip problems. The 1974flood created massive damage there. In thefairly quiet period since then, general slipsand cracks have appeared, large bouldershave come down and there have been largeearth movements.

Warwick Willmott states that theseproblems could eventuate in the touristfacility proposed for Justin Avenue unless aconservative approach for delineation of safebuilding sites, if any, is made.

A pro forma is available on page 17 forresidents’ attention.

Jeanette Lockey, T.M. Progress Assn.


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Ihave heard several comments about the recentair of sweetness and light around Councillors

with accompanying resident observations thatthere must be an election coming on. Be that asit may, Council communication with thecommunity often remains either completelymissing or inexcusably delayed. Think aboutthe following examples.

Firstly, one that is inexcusable and rankles withme personally. As I have previously reported, Ibecame fed up with Councillors apparentlybreaching their Code of Conduct without penalty.This was while they made successful complaintsagainst Cr Swanborough for breaching the sameprovisions. Therefore, after a rather crude rant byCr Brent in the Beaudesert Times criticising CrSwanborough on these grounds, I lodged multipledetailed complaints against Councillors onOctober 13. My intention was to triggercorrection of a situation that was intolerablydamaging the credibility of Council. I receivednotification that my complaints were beingassessed but, at the time of writing, six weekslater, I have heard nothing more.

The Council publishes a nice little pamphlet ofa Charter detailing its objectives for response tocorrespondence and complaints. With regard tocomplaints, the undertaking is to respond to 90%within seven working days. However, if a properresponse is not possible in that time, a trackingnumber is to be supplied and notification is to begiven as to the estimated date at which acomplete response will be made. Neither hasemerged from the black hole into which mycomplaints appear to have disappeared. Thecredibility of Council communication objectivesreally comes into question when the seven daytarget extends to thirty days (and counting)without any concern apparent. Surprisingly theCharter is not on the Council website but a copyis generally available from a Council CustomerService desk.

Now to the next example of a fall down inCouncil communication with residents. Theannouncement of increased fees for wastedisposal has not gone down well despite theefforts of Cr Adams to justify the changes in hisCouncillor Comment in the Tamborine Times ofNovember 17. He seems to think that we shouldbe awestruck by Council spending about $130,000annually for running our waste dump. I wonderwhat the cost would be of the alternative to cartall the green wastes off to landfill, to maintainthe necessary landfill and then to dispose of thegreen wastes in the landfill. Certainly it is thenature of our locality that we would have largerthan average costs for green waste disposal.However, we do pay significantly more rates perhead than the Shire average and don’t have hugerequirements for road and bridge maintenance. Abig plus - the local handling of green wastes isenvironmentally sound.

Like many others, I couldn’t understand thelarge sign erected at the dump. There seemed tobe something missing so I made inquiries.Surprise, surprise! The charges had alreadybeen relaxed about a week before Cr Adam’scolumn. I had expected a formal Councilannouncement before now but with nothingappearing my understanding is as below.

Recyclable wastes whether they be greenwastes, cardboard or glass etc. do not attract theadvertised State Government levy. This levy onlyapplies to wastes going to landfill.

Loads of green waste delivered privately byresidents are now free if not exceeding 3 cubicmetres per load. The logic seems to be that alarger load would probably be commercial and acouncil fee of $5 per cubic metre of load willapply. Identification as a resident can be requested.

For the non-recyclables destined for land fill,the commercial rate is $10 per cubic metre - $5council fee plus $5 state levy. It seems the costfor privately delivered non-recyclables is free toone cubic metre and $5 per cubic metre for largerloads. However, that needs checking.

The Council has had ample opportunity tocommunicate with residents via the press toclarify the situation and allay some concerns.Why hasn’t Council bothered? It is, after all,something of considerable significance locally.

In the next example, communication timingseems designed to obscure what is going on.These days most Council discussions of issuesoccurs at the Committee level which isprogrammed for a Tuesday. The basic agendawhich lists items with no detail appears on theCouncil website on the Friday before theCommittee Meetings the following Tuesday. OnMonday afternoon the complete agenda withdetail including Directors’ Reports etc is addedto the website. However, this is generally fartoo late for residents to raise concerns with theirCouncillor or the CEO.

Those able to attend the Committee Meetingswill hear what goes on but the subsequentReports of the Committees’ recommendations tothe Ordinary Meeting remain confidential withagain no opportunity for residents to raise issuesunless they actually attended the CommitteeMeetings. The next catch is that a CommitteeReport appears simply as an Item in theOrdinary Meeting agenda without detail.Consequently, there is still no enlightenmentabout the details of the Committeerecommendations since most Items are largelyrubber-stamped without discussion. Copies ofthe Reports are made available to the press butordinary mortals have to wait till at least thefollowing Friday (sometimes later) until thedraft Ordinary Meeting Minutes and CommitteeReports finally appear on the website.

Confusion has been added in the PowerParade Water Extraction case by the Councilsending delayed, out of sequence letters tosubmitters detailing Council rejection of theApplication long after the Applicant had alreadylaunched an Appeal against the Councilrejection. Council cannot reject the Appeal,hence the matter will have to go to Court.

Finally, Council communication is not alwaysentirely reliable. In the recent Tamborine Times,Cr Brent awarded guernseys to himself, CrAdams and Tony Lambert of the Chamber ofCommerce for sorting out the Medical Centretraffic problems. Surely it should have beenacknowledged that the hard work was done byCr Swanborough in a series of meetings withthe Department of Main Roads since theproblem first appeared.


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THE Department of Environment andResource Management (DERM) has

developed draft amendments to the CoalSeam Gas Water Management Policy June2010 which establishes aquifer injection asthe first priority water management option forcoal seam gas (CSG) water.

CSG water is a by-product of theproduction of coal seam gas. It is drawn fromthe coal seam in order to enable the gas to bereleased and captured.

The Coal Seam Gas Water ManagementPolicy June 2010 clearly states theQueensland Government’s intent on howCSG water should be managed.

The policy provides guidance to applicantsand decision-makers and gives weight to therequirement to consider and adopt aquiferinjection as a CSG water management option.

The government has made refinements tothis policy to reprioritise the managementoptions for CSG water and to promotesustainable management of Queensland’sgroundwater resources

The draft amendments to the policy setaquifer injection or virtual injection ofsuitably treated water as the first prioritymanagement option for CSG water.

Injection involves the transfer of CSGwater treated to standards suitable for thereceiving aquifer back into groundwatersystems.

Virtual injection is where CSG water istreated to an appropriate standard andprovided to water users, such as landholders,as a water source associated with areplacement or reduction of their traditionaltake of groundwater.

The draft amendments establish beneficialuse as the second priority management optionfor CSG water. Beneficial use is wheretreated water is provided to water users as aresource. It does not involve any replacementor reduction of existing water use.

The draft amendments recognise that 100percent of water will not be able to beinjected into aquifers or provided through

virtual injection to water users and thereforebeneficial use and other water managementoptions still play an important role in themanagement of CSG water.

All applications for level 1 CSGenvironmental authorities are required toprovide an Environmental Management Plan(EM Plan) which outlines any environmentalrisks and how these risks will be managed.

The EM Plan for CSG activities mustinclude water production forecasts and howthis water will be managed. Adoption of thenew government policy will require theseCSG EM Plans to investigate aquiferinjection and virtual injection, and proposethese options as part of their watermanagement system where feasible.

DERM has prepared a range of supportingmaterials to assist with the implementation ofthe new policy position and feedback isencouraged. Links to these documents areavailable at the following URL:http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/coal-seam-gas/water-policy-review.htmlLODGING YOUR SUBMISSION

The government welcomes all feedback onthe draft policy and supporting documents.

Submission and comments can be providedby submitting a response to DERM in one ofthe following ways:Email: [email protected]: Coal Seam Gas Water Management Policy

ConsultationEnergy ResourcesEnvironment & Natural Resource RegulationDepartment of Environment and Resource

ManagementGPO Box 2454Brisbane Qld 4001 Fax: (07) 3330 5634

Please submit your response by 5pm, 23December 2011.

Qld Gov Media Release

Coal Seam Gas Water Management Policy Review

The Gold Coast beginsenergy transition

TRANSITION Currumbin will join theglobal network of Transition Towns at its

launch with the Life Changing Documentary“In Transition” at the Gold Coast Arts Centreon Monday 5th December. The film starts at6.30pm, followed by a short panel discussion.

Transition towns are about transitioningaway from our dependence on fossil fuels,and moving to a sustainable lifestyle.

“This global growth phenomenon startedin the mid 1990’s in Ireland and England,and there are now over three hundredTransition Towns worldwide” said Rod Weir,Transition Town Coordinator at Gecko.

“Communities survived for thousands ofyears before oil, and will need to do so again.The oil age of approximately 200 yearsduration will be seen as an historicalaberration a 100 years or so time,” said Rod.

“The Transition Town movement respondsto peak oil and climate change withcreativity, imagination and humour, and sets

about rebuilding local economies andcommunities. It is the ultimate message ofhope – time to roll up your sleeves and getengaged in the challenges we face.”

Rod added “Typical examples of TransitionTown activities are community gardens, carpooling and transport clubs, re-skillingclasses, urban orchards, and carbon reductionclubs. Anything that leads to more selfsufficiency and building resilient, wellconnected, enriched communities to withstandthe effects of peak oil and climate change”

Transition towns are a commitment tocloser connections between people in orderto achieve a common goal: a better, cleaner,happier, more sustainable, colourful andhealthier way of life.

The screening is followed by the launch ofTransition Currumbin workshop, at GeckoHouse, 139 Duringan Street, Currumbin onSaturday 10th December at 12.30pm, wherelocal community members plan to establish avision for a Currumbin Transition Town andform a steering group to develop ideas.

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I am required by Scenic Rim RegionalCouncil policy to make the following statements:

• These are my personal views.• When a Council votes on a decision, they

count up the votes and the decision is madebased on the side that gets the most votes.

ANNUAL LEAVEIt was a welcome break (our first in three

and a half years) for Sue and me to get awayfrom the phones and emails with some otherMountain friends to do a MediterraneanCruise, with extended stays in Istanbul andBarcelona. We travelled to Jerusalem, TelAviv/Joppa, Ashdod, Athens, Ephesus,Rhodes, Mamaris and Malta. It meant a lot tous and I am really glad we went, even though Iwas reluctant to miss a round of Councilmeetings. Interestingly, we were in bothAthens at parliament house and Barcelona onthe days new governments were formed. Wewitnessed and were able to talk to some of thedemonstrators concerned with austeritymatters and democracy issues.

Please be patient – I am catching up witheveryone’s email and phone messages.DOMESTIC GREEN WASTEFREE DUMPING SOLUTION

I had suggested to the ManagerInfrastructure before I left that allowing threecubic meters of waste to be dumped for freewould resolve the issue of charging fordumping of green waste that wasn’t evermeant to catch the bulk of domestic users. Hesuggested that a re-interpretation of one cubicmetre to include any box trailer or ute loadseemed like a reasonable result for now. Letme know if you have issues with this.MAIN ROADS WORK – MEDICAL CENTRE

Before leaving on our trip several meetingswith shop owners, stakeholders, Main Roadsand a consulting registered Local GovernmentEngineer, were held onsite to find a solution tothis road fiasco. We wanted to offer MainRoads solutions and suggestions, followingtheir written advice to me that they would fixthe problem and at least allow a right turn intoTaylor Lane. I passed the favoured solutionon to Patrick Murphy, the Council’s Directorof Infrastructure, to relay to Main Roads.

We were asking for one of the median stripsto be removed to allow open access to themedical centre, cutting back and truncating thecentre traffic island to facilitate a right turnfrom both Beacon Road into Main Street, andMain Western Road into Taylor Lane andmodifications to allow a left turn into the carpark from Taylor Lane, across the concreteraised section.

I did take a call from the Main Roadsengineer whilst in Turkey, wanting to get thisinformation and referred him to the Director. Inoticed from the press release issued byCouncil that in my absence a further meetingtook place with Cr Adams and Mayor JohnBrent stepping in to take an interest, and Tony

Lambert as Mayor Brent’s appointedcommunity representative. Whilst it appearsthat no further agreement has been reachedapart from the need for a right-turn solution, weawait anxiously what Main Roads ultimatelypropose as the best solution.JUSTIN AVENUE APPLICATION

I want to end any speculation about thisapplication that I am “in favour” or “not infavour” of it. I have taken briefings from boththe applicant and Justin Avenue residents andothers and welcome all information that helpsin considering the issues. I am here torepresent the wishes of the community and Iwould hope that residents have confidence inmy track record of assessing this without fearor favour. So far I am reasonably pleased thatthe process has been open and transparent byall parties. I will be asking Council for a veryrobust technical assessment of this application;amenity and liveability are paramount issuesfor any development that occurs here.

I encourage everyone to make submissionsso that your voice can be heard. I take noticeof them all.

The applicant is also a responsible mountainresident and I have always said I supportdevelopment that adds value, employs localsand complements and fits into the Mountainenvironment. Any one of us could one daywant to open a business and do adevelopment, and I have responsibilities tothese people to ensure their applications areproperly and fairly assessed.

Let’s all keep the robust discussions goingbut keep out of the politicking andspeculation.

I can’t and won’t be forming a position onthis until I see the full assessments andconditioning that will determine the impactson lifestyle, liveability, environmental andeconomic impacts etc.

I hope you all can appreciate my position. SENIOR STUDENTS

Congratulations to all our senior studentswho have finished this year. I know it’s such amilestone in the lives of the students andparents and the formals are loads of fun. Iloved going to see the grand entries to all ourchildren’s Year 12 end of year functions, theglitz, glamour, fun, fast cars and the limos. Iused to go and watch our friends’ children aswell. Hope they all went well and I wish youall the best for next year. CONSULTATION

Please call me or leave a text message ifyou wish to talk to me or require a face-to-face meeting on the Mountain. My mobilenumber is 0447 206 006. The best emailaddress for a personal appointment [email protected]. You can also joinme on Facebook at Derek.Swanborough, orvisit my website at www.derekformayor.com.I will be in the library on Wednesday 7December, 4–6pm.

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KEY conservation reserves atGuanaba, Eagle Heights and

Upper Coomera will be protectedand enhanced under a 10-yearmanagement plan developed byGold Coast City Council.

The plan will cover more than630 hectares of land, extendingeast from Tamborine NationalPark to the Coomera River andbetween Canungra Land WarfareCentre in the south andTamborine Oxenford Road to thenorth.

This cluster of Council-ownedreserves forms part of theDarlington Range bioregionalcorridor, which is recognised asbeing of state ecologicalsignificance.

Developed with extensivepublic and stakeholderconsultation, the managementplan was endorsed by Council’sSustainable City FutureCommittee today (15/11), andwill be considered by the fullCouncil on Monday (21/11).

Committee Chair andDivisional Councillor, CouncillorPeter Young, said the plan was the latest in a series of management plans for its majorconservation reserves. If adopted by Council, it would guide management activities in thereserves over the coming decade.

“These important parcels of land are currently used for a range of recreational activities,including bushwalking, horse riding, bird watching, mountain biking, fishing and swimming,”Cr Young said.

“Through careful management we plan to protect and enhance the ecological, scenic andcultural heritage values of these reserves, and enable their continuing use for nature-basedrecreation.

Fellow Divisional Councillor, John Wayne, said an estimated $1.8 million worth of majorecological restorations works were proposed across the reserves over 10 years.

“They include weed and pest management, vegetation rehabilitation and establishment,training and support for new Bushcare groups. Significant infrastructure improvements,including upgrading the existing picnic area in Guanaba Reserve are also proposed,” CrWayne said.

“At least nine threatened animal species and 11 threatened plant species have been recordedacross these reserves,” Cr Wayne said.

“It is important that we manage these areas to protect their valuable environmental assets,and ensure they are here for future generations.”

GCCC Media Release

10-year plan to protect Tamborine-Guanaba reserves


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speed of sound (344m/s) and the speed oflight (300,000,000 m/s)there is a delaybetween seeing thelightning and hearingthe thunder. The timebetween light andsound, indicate thedistance from thelightning, every 5seconds equals about 1mile (1.6 kms).

Three main factors pre-dispose an object tobeing struck by lightning – height, isolation andpointedness. About 20-30% of people struck bylightning die immediately. Intense musclecontractions may throw people considerabledistances and cause fractures and blunt injury.Burns are usually superficial however mostsurvivors sustain permanent injuries such asneurological and cardiovascular damage, eye andear injuries, dizziness, numbness, amnesia,seizures, sleep disorders, nerve damage, fatigue;personality change and depression.

If inside during a thunderstorm, do not usetelephones, water taps, electrical devices and stayaway from open doors and windows. If you areoutside and time to thunder is less than 30seconds (10kms) seek shelter such as a car orsubstantial building. If shelter is unavailable, getaway from high ground and tall trees; stay atleast 5 m away from trees and other people.Adopt a crouched position with feet together,keep hands off the ground. Do not lie down.Wait until the storm passes before moving.Next Bushwalk Saturday 10 DecemberChristmas Walk, The Knoll Next Birdwalk Wednesday 14 DecemberChristmas Party, Historical Society

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Department ofEnvironment andResource ManagementSPRING IN TAMBORINE NATIONAL PARK

SPRING has been on show throughoutTamborine National Park. The Knoll,

Cedar Creek and the lower section of PalmGrove are a fragrant bouquet of wildflowers.Every spring these sections of open eucalyptforest become a beautiful profusion of delicateyellow and purple pea-like flowers of theDaviesia and Hovea shrubs. These floweringplants attract native species such as butterflies,stick insects, spiders, birds and bees.

With the warmer weather snakes becomemore active, searching for food and mates,and this means you will be more likely to seethem. Snakes play an important role inmaintaining the natural environment. Alongwith other reptiles, they make up a significantproportion of the middle-order predators thatkeep natural ecosystems working. Withoutthem, the numbers of prey species wouldincrease to unnatural levels and the predatorsthat eat snakes would struggle to find food.

In most suburban areas, snakes will passthrough our backyards, staying only if there isa food source close by, such as rodents, birdsor chickens. If left undisturbed snakes willusually move on.

Snakes prefer to retreat when encounteredbut, if they feel threatened, they can becomeaggressive. Most snake bites occur whenpeople try to capture or kill a snake. If youencounter a snake, don't panic. Back away to asafe distance and allow the snake to move on.When left alone, snakes present little or nodanger.

Snakes are protected under the NatureConservation Act 1992 and it is an offence tokill, injure or take snakes from the wild.

If there is a chance that a snake could findits way into your home, you should keep thenumber of a licensed snake catcher on hand.You can obtain their details by searching thephone directory or by calling the Departmentof Environment and Resource Managementon 1300 130 372. A recorded message willprovide you with advice and phone numbersfor snake catchers in your area.

Snake catchers will relocate the snake to asafe place. It is important to remember thatsnakes are part of the environment and arelocated snake may be replaced by anotherliving nearby. The best approach is to snake-proof your house.

INJURED ANIMALSWhile wildlife conservation focuses on

protecting native species and their habitat, wealso deal with injured and sick animals,particularly at this time of year.

Animals in the wild can catch diseases, beinjured, and become orphaned. Animals thatlive close to human settlement face the addedrisk of being hit by vehicles, attacked by dogsand cats, or entangled in barbed wire, fruit-tree netting or rubbish.

A wild animal that is sick, injured ororphaned and can't care for itself may requirespecialist treatment and rehabilitation from atrained wildlife carer or a vet.

For further advice, or to have an animalrescued, contact the RSPCA Qld’s 24-hourhelp line 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).

NEW LITTER LAWSTamborine National Park has recently been

used as a dumping ground for both domesticand commercial waste. Litter is one of themost visible signs of pollution. Not onlyunsightly, it can be dangerous for people,animals and the environment. Littering is anoffence and new State laws are in place toallow Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service(QPWS) rangers to issue fines. On-the-spotfines for individuals can range between $200and $1600 for various littering offences alongwith a clean-up direction notice for illegaldumping of waste.

If you see someone dumping rubbish inTamborine National Park you can report theincident to the QPWS Gold Coastmanagement unit on 07 5576 0271. If youwitness rubbish being dumped anywhere elsein the area, please report the incident to theGold Coast Council on 07 5581 6284.

So remember when you go into the bush,take out what you have taken in. Don’t leaveanything behind. Treating TamborineNational Park with care and respect will helppreserve it for future generations.

For more information on littering visitwww.derm.qld.gov.au.

Blinky Bill isliving still, inthe gums ofTamborine.

This one wasphotographedlast weekend,out at theBeacon, wherethey are seldomseen.

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The moth is doing its best to disguise its presence by resembling adead leaf. Not only is it able to arrange its wings, complete with themost subtle veining, to this end – which is visually pretty amazing –

its colouring is almost beyond belief with seemingly randompatches of varying shape, size and tone within an overall harmony

of brown edging towards yellow in places. The moth occurs in mostAustralian states and territories. It has no common name. It remindsme of those experimental ‘flying wing’ aircraft, so called because

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SPENCERYEOMANSPassed away Friday 25th November in the Gold Coast Hospital.

His funeral will be held on Thursday1st December at St George’s AnglicanChurch at 11.30am.

Spencer will be buried in theTamborine Mountain Cemetery andfollowing the burial, there will berefreshments at St George’s.

The President and members of theTamborine Mountain Progress Associationexpress their regret at the news of the deathof one of their long time members, SpencerYeomans. Spencer was a strong supporterof the Association over many years, takinga deep interest in matters of conservationfrom when he first came to TamborineMountain. As could be expected of Spencer,his support was often quiet and unobtrusivebut always to be depended upon. Heworked to maintain the beauty of theMountain he loved so much.

He was indeed very much loved.

An energy-packed discussion

WHEN power prices go up, what must come down? That was the question posed at theNovember TM Sustainability Group workshop. Those present looked at what

household electrical items were the big consumers. The group considered the practical benefitof a ClimateSmart audit – a Queensland Government service designed to help consumers puttogether a power management and power saving strategy (sign up athttp://www.climatesmarthome.com or phone 133600). Since there’s a waiting list for thisservice, the group then looked at a DIY option via worksheets that can be downloaded fromthe TM Sustainability Group website, http://www.transitionmountain.net/. The twoworksheets provide a step-by-step guide to analysing household power consumption and alsohow to do a risk analysis should supply be interrupted for any length of time.

We have become very dependent on continuous power supply. While power outagesrecently have been (thankfully) of short duration, there is always a risk of longer outages ofdays or weeks. Emergency services regularly remind us to prepare for short term outages byhaving batteries, candles and the like on hand, but these are not ideal to cope with longerperiods without power. With this in mind the group turned to thinking through longer termrisk analysis issues relating to power on the mountain. Here are some of the ideas the meetinggenerated:

Lighting Short term: candles, battery-powered or wind-up torches Short and long-term: solar lighting (among others on the market orsoon to be available, IKEA has a great little solar powered unit calledthe Sunnan solar lamp), camping LED lights with solar rechargerLong term: skylights for natural daytime lighting

Heating/cooling Heating: Short and long-term: hot water bottles, snuggle blankets,warmer clothing, combustion heaters, ways of incorporating passivesolar heating Cooling: Short and long-term: cool showers!, shade over windows,maximising flow-through ventilation

Cooking Short term: camping style gas cooker, BBQShort and long-term: BBQ (dependent on gas supply), solar cookersLong term: combustion heater with flat top for cooking

Food preservation Short term: camping style cooling systems – ventilated cupboards inthe shade Short and long-term: Coolgardie safe, terracotta coolers, buying/picking local fresh vegetables daily to reduce storage time Long term: investigation of long-term food storage techniques that donot require cooling

Water supply Short term: installation of tap at base of water tank (where tank isabove ground), hand pump on tankLong term: solar powered pumps and header tanks

Communication Short and long-term: old-style (corded) telephone that plugs directlyinto phone jack (this uses telephone exchange power), solar poweredchargers for mobile phonesEd. suggestion: be sure to have a charger for your mobile in your car.

Effluent systems An issue: modern systems require power.

The Sustainability Group is planning a series of public Sustainability Sunday workshops in2012 covering areas such as worm farms, solar cookers, household emergency preparationand natural health strategies. You can keep in touch with our workshop schedule by ‘liking’our facebook page Tamborine Mountain Sustainability Group or watch your local paper forfuture articles.

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(where norefrigerationis available)


POLICE NEWSby Sergeant Mick Jones, North Tamborine Police

LOCAL ROAD RULES – YUULONGSTREET AND MAIN STREETINTERSECTION

The intersection of Yuulong Street andMain Street is now (has been for some timenow) controlled by give-way signs facingdrivers exiting Yuulong Street to eithercontinue straight ahead to then turn right intoMain or immediately left into Main. Thosevehicles facing Yuulong Street wanting toeither turn right into Main or go straightahead into Yuulong also have a Give Waysign.

Some confusion exists with who has rightof way when the vehicle facing YuulongStreet intends to turn right into Main Streetand another vehicle opposite intending to gostraight ahead from Yuulong across the centreroad into Main Street. This confusion Ibelieve is due to people having been used tothe Stop sign that previously occupied theintersection.

The vehicle facing Yuulong Streetintending to turn right is crossing the line oftraffic and as such must give way to thevehicle exiting Yuulong Street and give itclear path to either turn left or cross over andturn right into Main Street.

In short, the give-way signs at thisintersection are mainly to ensure that allMain Street traffic has right of way atintersections such as Yuulong, Geissmannand North Street along its course.

FOUND PROPERTY AT NORTHTAMBORINE

We currently have a range of variousjewellery that has been handed in as foundproperty (left at library or found in the streetwe don’t believe it’s from any crime) and adigital camera that we would love to return toowners! Please drop in if you think you maybe the owner of any of these items and seeGwen at the counter.

We also had a wedding gift with a cardwritten to a “Jamie and Liz” that was foundon Saturday 19th November in the OxenfordShopping Centre toilets! Does anyone outthere know a Jamie and Liz who got marriedweekend of 19th November possibly on theGold Coast?

WESTERN POLICE DIVISIONALTRAFFIC BRANCH

Coomera District traffic branch now havean office and vehicle based in Beaudesertwhose unenviable task is to continue thestruggle to reduce fatal traffic crashes in ourfine State. Please be mindful of speed limitsin particular our high complaint streets ofMacDonnell, Long, Main Western andBeacon Roads. When police receivecomplaints, as is often the case with theseroads, we are then required to performenforcement at these locations and reallydon’t like writing tickets to the public, letalone our locals.

You may have already noticed theincreased presence of the blue/red/blacktraffic cars on the Mountain and they are hereto stay, good folk, so please remember thefatal four and drive safely.

TAMBORINE-OXENFORD ROAD,CHAOS CORNER

The firies, ambos and we police have beenrailing for years about that blasted bendbelow the chapel on the hill and it seems wehave been able to get some media attention oflate which surely will see something donesoon...? Did you see the Channel 10 Newson Friday? A huge thanks to SteveHargreaves who is as passionate about thesafety and welfare of this Mountain asanyone and just had to say a few words whenit was bandied about that cars were beingdumped there as opposed to crashing...!Steve was at the second of two cars off theroad there in 12 hours when the reporterturned up so here’s hoping we can convincethe powers that be that action is desperatelyrequired! Watch that space!

Stay safe and happy Christmas shopping –oh, and if you have the luxury of choice takethe old car as opposed to the new one as carpark tingles get mad when the Christmas rushis on! Better still buy from a local smallbusiness and avoid the stress and keep ourgood folk in a job.

Kind regards,Mick

Tamborine MountainCreative Arts

IT’S hard to believe, but Christmas is nearlyhere, so it’s Christmas Party time for the

members of Tamborine Mountain CreativeArts. This year’s event will be held at thecentre at 53 Wongawallen Road, EagleHeights on Wednesday 7 December 2011with the festivities commencing at 10.00amand finishing at 2pm. All members arewelcome and we hope to see as many of youas possible attend. This is always a fun eventand this year will be no exception. Eachmember attending is asked to bring a plate toshare and a wrapped gift to the value of $10,

to place under the Christmas tree, ready forSanta to give out when he arrives.

Our big Christmas Hamper raffle is nowunderway so make sure you don’t miss out ontickets. The generosity of members donatinggoods is greatly appreciated and donateditems can be left in the basket at the CreativeArts Centre. The hamper will be drawn at theChristmas Party.

Following the Christmas Party, the centrewill remain open until Friday 23 December2011 and then close until Monday 9 January2012 to allow for annual maintenance workto be completed.

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The latest trend in housing design is clearly thenew modernist style prefabricated house. Today'sprefabs are now being designed by some of themost important architects throughout the worldand have become the hot trend for theeconomically mobile.

An amazing array of stylish modernist prefabsare now available, including designs deliveredcomplete to the site.

Probably the country which is producing themost evolved, stylish and well designed newhomes is Australia, with New Zealand followingsuit

The first and most successful prefabricatedhouses were built in Scandinavia and in fact up to90% of houses in Sweden are now eitherprefabricated or modular structures.

In Southern Mediterranean countries such asSpain, Italy and France, which are moreaccustomed to building in stone or cement, only5% of homes are prefab or modular.

However once this trend really takes hold thecosts of prefab housing should make it a veryviable alternative for those looking for a high levelof design and flexibility in the housing marketacross the world.

‘It takes hands to build a house, but only heartscan build a home.’

RealtalkBy John Breckon-Thomas

1 Because of Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Eve 1974,Santa never made it to which Australian city?

2 Who sang an Australian Christmas song about sixwhite boomers?

3 What Australian Christmas tradition began inMelbourne in 1937?

4 Which sporting event begins on Boxing Day (theday after Christmas) in Sydney?

5 Australia's Christmas Island has an amazingannual migration of which creature?

6 In which Australian City is the traditional BoxingDay cricket test match held?

7 If you decorated your house with someCeratopetalum Gummiferum - what would youuse?

8 In the Australian version of "Jingle Bells" whatmode of transport is used instead of the one horseopen sleigh?

9 Pavlova is a popular Christmas dessert inAustralia. What is the basic ingredient of apavlova?

10 White Christmas is also popular and traditionallyAustralian - what is it?

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:Mankind is a great, an immense family. This is proved

by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas. ~ Pope John XXIII

QUICK QUIZCompiled by John Breckon-Thomas.

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YEAR 12The R J & M G Nicholls Prize for the MostOutstanding StudentTiziana PiperThe Kyle Family Prize for Dux of the College Katherine ProctorThe Simon Davies Cup for Most OutstandingPerson in Cultural Activities Tiziana PiperThe Professor Jack Walton Trophy for MostOutstanding Sportsperson Amy AbrahamsCaltex Best All-Rounder AwardMax HunterTMC Victory & Valour MedalBrianne Heffernan / Nicholas GubbinsChamber of Commerce Award $500Lena FosterLions Service Award $100 Ashleigh Bartlett ADF Leadership & Teamwork Award $500Leslie OwSouthern Cross University STAR EntrySchemeAshleigh Bartlett – B.Arts/B.EdLena Foster – B.BusinessGriffith University Guaranteed AdmissionsBodean Sorensen – B.ArtsAmy Abrahams – B. Biomedical ScienceTiziana Piper – B.Child & FamilyStudies/B.Ed.Katherine Proctor – B. EngineeringYEAR 11Student Most Outstanding in Academics Mary Mineo

Student Most Outstanding in Co-CurricularActivities: McKeely Elliott / Mary MineoTMC Victory & Valour MedalChloe Beer ADF Leadership & Teamwork Award $250George LysnarGUESTS Program – Yr 12 2012:Mary Mineo, McKeely Elliott, George Lysnar,Chloe Beer - tbc, Hannah Hawker - tbcYEAR 10Student Most Outstanding in Academics Jessica GoughStudent Most Outstanding in Co-CurricularActivities: MacKenzie WaringTMC Victory & Valour MedalJessica LeightonADF Leadership & Teamwork Award $100Jessica GoughLearning Performance Seminar ScholarshipGrace SeagroveYEAR 9Student Most Outstanding in AcademicsSasha GubbinsStudent Most Outstanding in Co-CurricularActivities: Jonathon WendellTMC Victory & Valour MedalEdward Sarroff YEAR 8Student Most Outstanding in AcademicsNatalie SmithStudent Most Outstanding in Co-CurricularActivities: Jordana Curran TMC Victory & Valour MedalEmily-Jane Sarroff

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Land of Hopeand Glory

AFTER a sell-out concertearlier this year,

Tamborine Voices (right) returnto bring 2011 to a rousing closewith Land of Hope and Gloryon Sunday 11th December,2.30pm, at St George’sAnglican Church. This ‘LastNight of the Proms’-styleconcert is filled with greatmusic and plenty of fun, andviolinist Chen Yang is set toenchant you with his widerepertoire, from the mostmoving Classical works to toe-tapping Celtic fiddle tunes, andclassic pop. Tamborine Voicesare preparing more choral treatsranging from Bruckner andMozart to Manhatten Transferand The Mamas and the Papas,to join MC Howard Edmunds,soprano Tania Edmunds, andpianist Richard Ham in aprogram of entertaining andinspiring music.

So add to the fun by comingalong in RED, WHITE &BLUE, and bring your bestvoice for the Traditional Promssing-a-long of Land of Hopeand Glory, Jerusalem, RuleBrittania and more. Tickets, which include the Concert and Afternoon Tea, are $25pp and $20concession, children under 5 free. Bookings essential on 5545 2540.


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Tamborine Voices Choirwith Chen Yang Violin

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WELCOMING NEWCOMERSTO TAMBORINE MOUNTAINCome along and meet members and

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The News has received the following email from two sources,and it has also been sent to the Fassifern Guardian. It appears tohave come originally from America. In spite of that, it is anexcellent idea which could apply with benefit to every community,and particularly here on Tamborine Mountain.

Christmas 2011 --Birth of a New Tradition

AS the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kickinginto high gear to provide Australians with monstrous piles of

cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced atthe expense of Australian labour. This year will be different. Thisyear Australians will give the gift of genuine concern for otherAustralians. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time,nothing can be found that is produced by Australian hands. Yes thereis!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs tofit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?

Everyone – yes EVERYONE – gets their hair cut. How about giftcertificates from your local hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinkingabout some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small,Australian-owned detail businesses and car washes would love tosell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing ofplonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen?Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, orlawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, orgames at the local golf course.

There are a Australian owner-run restaurants -- all offering giftcertificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, whatabout a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember,folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supportingyour home town businesses with their financial lives on the linetrying to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck ormotorcycle, done at a shop run by the Australian working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mum? Mum would LOVE theservices of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find someyoung guy who is struggling to get his repair business up andrunning.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local craftspeople spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They makejewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants andleave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a playor ballet at your hometown theatre. Musicians need love too, so finda venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another tenthousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollarstring of lights, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you havethose kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, rubbish guy orbabysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining Australian pocketsso that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is nowabout caring about us, encouraging Australian small businesses tokeep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we careabout other Australians, we care about our communities, and thebenefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is thenew Australian Christmas tradition.

Forward this to everyone on your mailing list – post it todiscussion groups – you can send it to the editor of your local paperand radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution ofcaring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?

~ BE AUSTRALIAN, BUY AUSTRALIAN ~THE JOB YOU SAVE MIGHT BE YOUR OWN.

WE are offering school bus transfers from Tamborine Mountain toCoomera Anglican College and Assisi College-Coomera for 2012.

People requiring transport to these schools, transport links to Coomerarailway for transfers to Brisbane, or transfers to Helensvale railway andshopping centre please phone 5545 4422 to book a seat on the bus.

For further information for students requiring prepaid tickets,departure times and bus stop locations please phone

Andree or Gloria on 5545 4422/5545 4321or email [email protected]

43 Justin Avenue, Tamborine Mountain


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The Assessment Manager,Development Assessment Unit,Scenic Rim Regional Council,P.O. Box 25,Beaudesert, Qld., 4285

Dear Sir,Submission of objec�on to Material Change of Use (Tourist Cabins underthe Planning Scheme) & Material Change of Use for ERA 63 (2) (a)at 43 Jus�n Avenue, Tamborine MountainDevelopment Applica�on MC.Bd 211/00066

The Scenic Regional Council should reject the above applica�on for the following reasons:

SLOPE STABILITY: This is a high risk landslip area generally unsuitable for closer se�lement (Willmo�Report). A le�er from Warwick Willmo� states that the applicant’s geotechnical slope stability assessment isdefec�ve in that no a�empt was made to locate previously iden�fied landslides, it failed to recognize thedeep-seated nature of any slides present and together with other cri�cisms the le�er points to a highprobability of unsa�sfactory loca�ons for this proposed development’s building envelopes.

The Scenic Rim Regional Council should engage its own independent geotechnical consultant for a closestudy of the area. I am concerned that serious problems similar to those encountered along Shelf Road (on asimilar bench to the south) could eventuate.

TRAFFIC AND JUSTIN AVENUE: It is unrealis�c to locate a large tourist facility down the steep and narrowJus�n Avenue. Close to the entrance at No. 43, the steep gradient is es�mated at over 15 degrees. The poorroad surfaces of both Jus�n Avenue & Licuala Drive are unsuitable for any increase in traffic.

SAFETY ISSUES: The steep road and single entry/exit point cannot cater for emergencies such as bush fires,storm damage, etc. The road is used by numerous school children who must walk to and from the top of thehill. The school mini bus cannot nego�ate the steepest sec�on of the road.

NOISE: A 24-hour tourist opera�on adjacent to a residen�al area will generate a high level of noise in aquiet semi-rural street. This will be amplified by the shape of the surrounding hills which will act to amplifysound. Outdoor BBQs, service trucks and increased traffic movements will add to this issue.

I am also concerned that there will be a nega�ve environmental impact on the Escarpment Protec�onprecinct and adjacent na�onal park.

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VETERANS GOLF30 Members & Visitors for Single Stroke –Overcast weather.RESULTSWinners: Buzz Cowie 63Runner-up: Dave Rankine 65 & Peter Morris 66Great scores by folks not often in the bigwinners circle.Nearest the Pin and Approaches:Terry Austin, Leon Radunz, John Halpin, RogerWilson, Kevin ArnoldBall Run Down:As follows:• John Halpin 68 and Brian Allen 68• Carl Pearce 69 and Phil Salisbury• John Cairns 70 (nice to see you again John)• Gerry Lynch, Fred E M, Dave Roberts, Dick

Hart and Leon Radunz 71Lucky Draw – Tony Cole and Bruce Seaton

LADIES GOLF

TUESDAY 22nd November was the last dayof our golf year, with Trophy Presentation,

Yearly Meeting The Trophy Winners wereClub Champion: Liz HowardDivision 1 Gross: Liz HowardDivision Nett: Katy HewittDivision 2 Gross: Annie HayDivision 2 Nett: Lesley BradyDivision 3 Gross: Christine YoungmanDivision 3 Nett: Julia CornfordFoursomes Gross: Del Goodrick / Annie HayFoursomes Nett: Linda Balmer/ Katherine LimVonda Youngman Winner: Lyn BucklandMay Staffsmith Trophy: Christine Youngman /Katherine LimIta Daly Trophy Best Nett: Sandra SeatonPutting Dorothy Johnston Trophy: Del GoodrickMedal of Medals: Kay HamiltonGophers: Lesley BradyEclectic 1 and 2: Both Won by Liz HowardBest Aggerate 3 Nett Scores: Sandra SeatonGold Coast District Trophy: Del GoodrickDistrict Brooches. Division 1: Liz HowardDivision s: Sandra SeatonDivision 3: Kay HamiltonGolf Qld Brooch, Division 1: Liz HowardDivision 2: Katherine LimDivision 3: Cathy Achterburg

After the formalities were over we headed forthe Heritage Winery for a delicious lunchattended by 25 ladies. A good day was had by all.

Our Golfing year for 2012 begins on 7thFeburary, Bring a friend day. Hope to see you allthere. Enjoy the Festive Season. Good Golfing.

TM BRIDGE CLUB RESULTSVENUE: ROSLYN LODGE

Monday 14/11/11 at 6.45 pm10 Table Mitchell (Bye & Share)North-South1st D Donaldson & J Salter 64.25%2nd G Ilett & K Ilett 59.07% 3rd H Braithwaite & M Daines 56.11% East-West 1st A Anderson & D Anderson 58.14%2nd D Goodrick & J Youngman 54.25%3rd D Santer & E Santer 53.88%Handicap: N-S Geoff Ilett & Kay Ilett

E-W Ian Luckett & Pam WarrellThursday 17/11/11 at 12.45 pm11 Table Mitchell North-South1st D Cowls & J Salter 70.53%2nd J Evans & J Eveleigh 61.61% 3rd S Leahy & N McCowan 56.56% East-West 1st R Feige & S Feige 61.85%2nd B Wales & W Wales 58.14%3rd J Hay & A Ihlenfeldt 56.29%Handicap: N-S Joanne Evans & Johanna Eveleigh

E-W John Hay & Annette IhlenfeldtMonday 21/11/11 at 6.45 pmQueensland Wide PairsNorth-South1st D Donaldson & J Salter 65.04%2nd D Merrin & D Merrin 56.94% 3rd M Gordon & R Gordon 51.38% East-West 1st L Brady & C Youngman 61.34%2nd S Irvine-Brown & S Pollock 59.72%3rd B Noble & J Noble 56.94%Handicap: N-S Denise Merrin & Derek Merrin

E-W Lesley Brady & Christine YoungmanThursday 24/11/11 at 12.45 pm9 Table Mitchell North-South1st D Cowls & J Salter 62.50%2nd J Bates & J Hay 55.55% 3rd C Cooke & M Franklin 53.47% East-West 1st A Anderson & D Anderson 60.41%2nd J Evans & R Evans 58.56%3rd J Bligh & S Gregory 57.40%Handicap: N-S John Bates & John Hay

E-W Joanne Evans & Ray Evans

SOCIAL BRIDGE

THE Creative Arts Social Bridge Groupcontinues to attract a good number of

players to the sessions every Wednesdayafternoon at the Centre in Wongawallen Road.Visitors, newcomers and anyone who is not veryfamiliar with Duplicate Bridge are all welcometo come, and we try to find a partner for anyplayer who does not have one. For furtherdetails contact John Noble on 5545 4022.Some recent results:Wednesday 9 November 8 1/2 TablesNorth/South East/West1. John N and Brenda 1. Robyn and Annette2. Sue and Colleen 2. Judith and Trish3. Toni and Faye 3. Monica and PeterWednesday 16 November 7 TablesNorth/South East/West1.Monica and David Co 1. Julieanne and Jean2. David Ca and John H 2. Nora and Rod3. Trish and Judith 3. Jeanette and RachelWednesday 23 November 8 TablesNorth/South East/West1. Monica and David Co 1. Jean and Julieanne.2. John N and Brenda 2. Robyn and Annette3. Rod and Ron 3. Marjorie and John B.

Tamborine Mountain Bridge Club 2011Champions (from left) David Donaldson andJeff Salter (A Grade) Therese Hennessey and

Cliff Hartley-Hol (B Grade)


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

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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

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSDomestic • Commercial • Farm

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

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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?

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Local horticulturalist & lic’d structural landscaper• Design • Water features • Stonework • Planting

• Paving & retaining walls• Contemporary, native & formal gardens

MOB: 0411 805 589 – AH: 5545 3360

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HEALTH FUND REBATES • Helen, 0413 919 212

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

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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

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At rear of PresbyterianChurch

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OPEN:Wednesday to Saturday

8.30am – 12noonOther times by appointment

eco paintersbsa licence 1043639

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

Major Credit Cards Accepted

PLUMBING

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

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

Lic No 047179



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Ian Lloyd Licensed Plumber

• Plumbing• Drainage• Roofing• Guttering• Pumps

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

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RETAINING WALLS

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

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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

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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.

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WATER SUPPLIES

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