Category: Community Insight
News & talk about Tamborine Mountain & Community
A Coat of Polish – The Polish Place Tamborine Mountain
For 36 years, the Polish Place was one of Tamborine Mountain’s premier locations for accommodation, dining, and a taste of a fascinating foreign culture. In…
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Memory Lane – Tamborine Mountain Heritage Centre
There’s no better way to learn about Tamborine Mountain’s history than to visit the Tamborine Mountain Heritage Center, run by the mountain’s Historical Society. Vice-President…
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo Clock Nest
The German Cuckoo Clock Nest has been an iconic part of Tamborine Mountain for well over two decades. But what really makes it tick? Stefanie…
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Painting the Medium
Susan Capan and her husband Paul run one of the most successful art galleries on the mountain. A conversation with her reveals just what it…
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Meet the Team: Danielle Finlay
Meet the Team: Danielle Finlay I meet administrator Danielle for another interview with the Professionals team as we take a deep dive behind the scenes…
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For Fudge’s Sake
Granny Macs has earned its name, being the oldest of the surprisingly numerous fudge stores on the mountain. Mandy ffrench, the owner, helps me get…
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Not a Dog’s Breakfast – St. Bernards Hotel
The St Bernards Hotel is, if not one of the oldest properties on the mountain, one of the most fascinating: in no small part thanks…
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Tamborine: History out of Time
Tamborine Village is a very unique kind of timeless. How does its rich history create this anachronistic haven? Kyle Hitchmough Part of the appeal of…
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The Wolffdene Dam: A Retrospective
30 years on, we look at the controversy surrounding one of the biggest decisions ever to have its roots in Tamborine, and how the ripples…
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