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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN NEWS VOL. 1319, JANUARY 24, 2012 – 1

TuesdayJan 24, 2012

Vol. 1319

Compiled & editedby volunteers for theTamborine Mountain

Community

AT the court hearing on 28 February 2011,requested by Gaven Pty. Ltd. to finalise

their appeal, the judge twice expressedsurprise that Gaven had not yet produced anacceptable roundabout design.

The judge then approved the developer’sappeal on the understanding that an acceptabledesign could be developed, which would alsosatisfy the parties represented in Court –Roslyn Lodge, Evergreen Pty. Ltd. and T.M.Progress Ass’n in particular.

The current detailed design plan is beingwithheld from the public, but from an Erosionand Sediment map available on Council’swebsite, it is evident the design differssignificantly from the approved concept inthe Final Court Order. In that design, theroundabout bulged further into the Gaven

property, and away from Roslyn Lodge, andthere was no suggestion there could be achange to the roundabout’s level.

From gradient lines on the available map, itappears there is to be a steep slope where theroundabout abuts the Roslyn Lodge entrance/exit. Department of Transport & Main Roads(DTMR) guidelines require a certain distanceand sightline between a surface pointpreceding the roundabout, and the crest atBeacon Road. This can be achieved byraising the roundabout by about a metre.

This being the case, vehicles driving up theslope at Roslyn Lodge will be faced with aneven steeper slope, then emerge straight ontothe roundabout at right angles to the trafficflow.

Confusion arose in December with mixed

messages from DTMR regarding finalapproval for a design. A week beforeChristmas the road design personnel wereunaware that an administrative arm of DTMRhad approved a plan submitted by thedeveloper a month earlier. So just what inputdid Main Roads have into the design of theroundabout?? According to Main RoadsProject Department – none.

DTMR ticked off the roundabout on theunderstanding that the developer was liaisingwith property owners across the road. Thishad not occurred. Council ticked off theOperational Works Development Approvalbecause DTMR had ticked off the roundaboutdesign. So who checks road safety for thepublic, as well as ensuring that the losers inthe court case are not disadvantaged??

ROUNDABOUT RAISES CONCERNS

Cr Derek Swanborough at the roundabout site.

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Letters to the Editor

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Dear Editor,I refer to Mr D. Schoch's advertisement in

the Tamborine Times - 22 Dec 2011. Inresponse to his three points : (1) GroundStability: since Mr Schoch makes muchreference to his Government Approved ExpertEngineer he should have no issue with a PeerReview of his Report by a fully qualifiedgeologist / geotechnical consultant. (2) Traffic:since Mr Schoch has again referenced hisGovernment Approved Expert who admittedhis error in calculating traffic numbers, heshould have no issue with a Peer Review of hisReport. (3) Change of quality of life for nearbyresidents: The Beaudesert Planning Schemewas introduced in 2007, prior to that thePlanning Scheme zoned 43 Justin Avenue asRural. All adjacent properties were built withthe knowledge that 43 Justin Avenue waszoned as High Landslip Rural land. Thecurrent Planning Scheme has provision forresident amenity to be safeguarded, thereforeMr Schoch should have no issue withsafeguarding the amenity of his neighbours asoutlined in their submissions (over 300).

I acknowledge Mr Schoch’s recent weedmanagement at 43 Justin Avenue but mustpoint out that over a 12 month period he hasconsistently and noisily mown and whippersnipped his building sites in an attempt to drythem out, while allowing extremely highgrasses to proliferate against neighbouringproperties until complaints were made toCouncil by numerous residents. I note also thatit is a Council requirement for property owners

with property over 10,000 square metres tomaintain a clear 10 metre boundary strip, not afavour to neighbours to be exercised at will,and is essential for fire hazard and reptilecontrol.

Mr Schoch claims in his latest ad in theTamborine Times (19 Jan 2012) that he willtake no longer than 6 weeks to build each ofhis 20 cabins on high risk landslip zonedcountry. This would equate to 120 weeks (over2 years) for the cabins alone. In his applicationhe has requested 6 years to complete hisdevelopment, which would appearunnecessary, given his building estimate.

Or is it simply that he has not published thetime that it would take to factor in any buildingoverruns or associated ground works,maintenance, building of effluent disposal andwater storage systems, 3 storey receptionlodge, 200 sq m storage shed / loading dock /staff room / waste disposal, roadworks, firetrails, landscaping etc. I note that a recentlycompleted house in Justin Ave of comparablesize took 9 months to build, when it wasoriginally estimated at 3 months.

In answer to his other claim that only 2%of the community objected to his developmentI might point out that an online survey in TheDaily Star showed 87% against thedevelopment, 7% for, 3% - not enoughinformation, 2% - don’t care. Theoverwhelming majority of directly affectedresidents object strongly.

W. Randolph

Dear EditorRe: Roundabout for New Supermarket onMain Western Rd

I would like to advise the community onwhat has happened with regards to theroundabout for the new supermarket on MainWestern Rd from my perspective:• The developer advertised, just before

Christmas, that construction was about tostart;

• I requested from the developer a copy ofthe detailed design of the roundabout. Herefused the request;

• I asked Council what input they had hadinto the design. They replied ‘none’.

• I requested a meeting with DTMR, on site,to discuss the design. They refused.After the debacle with the new parking

arrangements outside the medical centre, the

community should be concerned with whatDTMR has approved the developer toconstruct. With the maps we have found, alearned member of our community hasconducted an analysis and prepared an IssuesPaper, mainly on safety issues, and this hasbeen distributed to DTMR, Council and thelocal MP. Apart from safety issues, no rightturns will be allowed, due to the design, fromeither of the shopping centres on the easternand western sides of Main Western Rd.

The question to be asked is “Why didCouncil not attempt to influence the design toensure that the needs of the community werelooked after?”

No doubt more will be said on this issue.Nigel Waistell

Candidate, Division 1, SRRC

Dear Editor I would like to remind everyone about their

electoral enrolment. In Queensland enrolmentand voting are compulsory and you may befined if you do not vote. It is the voter’sresponsibility to keep their enrolment currentand correct.

You can check your enrolment and enrol

online on the Qld Electoral Commissionwebsite (www.ecq.qld.gov.au) or contact themby telephone 1300 881 665 or [email protected].

The electoral roll closes 5.00pm Tuesday,31 January 2012.

Nadia O’CarrollCandidate, Division 2, SRRC

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AN OPEN LETTER TO MAYOR BRENTDear Mayor Brent,

In response to your letter (TamborineTimes 15th December 2011) accusing me oflevelling unfounded criticism of you andCouncil from the sidelines, let me assure youthat so long as you continue to influenceCouncil to operate in an autocratic, secretive,wasteful and childishly vindictive mannertowards opposing views, then I shall continueto criticise, loud and clear, from the sidelines!

You say that you work hard on issues thatmatter to the people of the Scenic Rim. Well,Mr Mayor, what about the almost 5000people who signed a petition against thehugely expensive Beaudesert libraryproposal? Are you working hard on their

behalf? It is so easy to criticise Council fromthe sidelines when there is so much materialto choose from. I will however, in thisinstance, confine myself to only one moreissue: is the Lyall Mercer who has beenidentified as a principal in the vaunted newpublication, the Boonah Leader, the sameLyall Mercer who, as Council Media Co-ordinator, earned his $1,000.00 per day (atratepayers’ expense) by attempting to coercean on-line newspaper into removing articlescritical of Council, and by “spinning”positive Council propaganda for localconsumption? And what, if any, is yourconnection to Mr Mercer and the BoonahLeader?

Roland Lindenmayer

Dear EditorIn response to John Leisten’s letter (13.12.

2011), claiming that the TM SustainabilityGroup is advocating solar energy at increasedcost to householders, I would like to makethe following points.

Our November workshop offered peopleideas for reducing electricity consumptionand dependency around the home. Solarpanels were mentioned as only onealternative source of energy – albeit one thatis probably the most mature and (inAustralia) the most accessible.

The TM Sustainability Group is notaligned with any group that offerscommercial deals on solar or any other formof energy generation. We have no“underlying motive” – our only aim is toencourage people in our community to planand act for a more sustainable future.

The TM Sustainability Group belongs tothe world-wide Transition Network. Like allthose communities, the Tamborine Mountaingroup is convinced it is important to plan fora more localised future, given increasingpressures on global and local economiesbrought about by diminishing non-renewableresources, climate change and (inter)national

debt issues. These threats offer a tremendousopportunity for a profound rethink of muchthat we have come to take for granted and achance to devise local solutions for localsituations – including living sustainably byusing renewable sources of energy.

John’s fears that the introduction of solarenergy will lead to rising costs may beallayed by the recent World Energy Outlookreport compiled by the International EnergyCommission (report summarised on ABCRadio National Saturday Extra, 3.2.2011).This report predicts that the price of solar islikely to fall dramatically over the next 20years, and could by 2060 produce two thirdsof our planet’s electricity needs. Moreover,solar will be competitive in price with windby 2015, and by 2030 solar will be cheaperthan energy generated by coal and gas.

How can this be done? Join us at a meetingon 26th January (7 p.m. at the VondaYoungman Centre) that will show how in just10 years Australia could have 100%renewable baseload energy that would costhouseholds a mere $8 per week, usingtechnologies that are commercially availabletoday.

Wendy Morgan

Dear Editor,In order only to keep the record straight and

with no malice intended, I wish to correct aminor error in your magnificent eulogy forSpencer Yeomans, (vol. 1318, 13/12/11).

Spencer was not an architect as stated, but acivil engineer.

He was a member of the Institution ofEngineers Aust and a Registered Professional

Engineer, Queensland. Allow me to add that, on happily recalling

the friendly rivalry that once existed betweensome engineers and architects, it would irk meno end to have some “mere architect” claimthe likes of Spencer Yeomans as one of theirown!

Thanks,Jim Cunningham

Dear Editor,Keep the Scenic Rim Scenic

We as concerned citizens and ratepayersmust let our feelings be known to the relevantauthorities in power. Don't allow theGovernment and Council to turn any part ofthe Scenic Rim Regional Council area into agas field with coalmines and also a toxicwaste dump at Bromelton Industrial Estate, soturning beautiful Beaudesert into an IndustrialCity by 2031 and changing the ambience ofthe whole of the Scenic Rim and in doing solose the country atmosphere that presentlyexists.

What the Scenic Rim needs is a largerratebase, such as the Flagstone developmentwould provide in five (5) years with asuburban people feel based on families, notthe industrial mess planned in the never-nevertimeframe by this present Council and in themeantime spending our money to bring theirplans to fruition.

Speak to your local Representative onCouncil and in Parliament and urge them toplace a moratorium on the whole of the ScenicRim, banning all of these noxious Industries,to safeguard our and our children's futures.

Bevan G. Pressler


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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN RAINFALL for 2011

2011 started in La Nina conditions with a very wet January. We luckily largely escapedthe cloudburst which deluged Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley but we still received

heavy rain from that influence as well. February and March continued wet but not muchmore than expected. April and May were normal and we then went into a rather drywinter with below expected rain except in August and October which were both muchwetter than normal. November and December rain was normal and Fern St ended theyear with a total of 1499mm which is only 17mm below the long term expected. The longterm (105 years) average is 1562mm.

Interestingly the SOI continued positive for the whole year. It was unusually cold tothe end of the year.

Many thanks to the rainfall recorders who consistently contribute good data to thisrainfall network, and welcome to some new recorders.

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Rainfall for December, 2011 on Tamborine Mtn

THE rainfall expected at Fern St. for December is 143mm and the average is 166mm sothis month was only a little lower than normal. It rained fairly frequently through the

month on about 15 days from a series of troughs but there was a dry week in the middle.There were thunderstorms, not severe, on the nights of the 1st & the 27th. The north-east ofthe Mountain had the most rain.

The Southern Oscillation Index remained positive throughout the month.

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ATCH Phil GiffardPhil GiffardwithWCOUNCIL

REGRETTABLY, even though the election islooming, our present Council seems to be

doing very little to mend its ways. Problems with the Shopping Centre

roundabout have been confirmed as real,particularly since the Public Notice in theTamborine Times of 15 December detailing theconstruction program. The rather basic drawingin the Notice raised significant questions aboutthe safety and local impacts of the design. Somehistory is of interest.

When the Appeal against the Council’srejection of the Shopping Centre Application wasbeing heard, the Judge expressed surprise that,after a year of toing-and-froing, the developerhad still not produced an acceptable roundaboutdesign. Attempts to produce a workable conceptduring the hearing failed. Ultimately in April2011, the Judge approved the project on thecondition that a roundabout design acceptable tothe Department of Transport and Main Roads(DTMR) was developed. The design was to begenerally in accordance with a drawing in theFinal Court Order. The months passed by andsuddenly, out of the blue, that Public Noticeappeared in the T.Times.

With safety and local impacts of concern,attempts were made to get details of what wasintended. Cr Swanborough, the TMPA andCouncillor candidate Nigel Waistell wereparticularly active. Incredibly, the DTMR, theDeveloper and, not least, our Scenic RimRegional Council refused to make details of thedesign available. It was suggested that applicationbe made under Freedom of Information.However, the damage would be done before thatcould wind its way through the bureaucracy.

Confusion and misdirection reigned with evencontradictory messages from the DTMR andCouncil as to whether DTMR approval had beengiven. Then, even if the DTMR design approvalwas in place, it was necessary for Council to givean Operational Works Approval before work canactually commence on site. The circumstancesaround this were also foggy but it seems that theWorks Approval had been granted with unusuallack of delay after the DTMR design approval.However, more about that a bit later.

Informed comment was difficult due to lack ofinformation, but then there was a breakthrough.Jenny Peat of the Progress Association dugdown through several levels of the Councilwebsite and unearthed a plan giving more detail.With some of the worst fears being confirmed, Iwas able to generate a submission to DTMR andCouncil. Without going into the fine detail, myconclusions included: – DTMR have been remiss in failing to develop a

proper overall plan for the high volume andcomplex traffic area extending from theBeacon Road intersection to the roundabout.When this was raised at the Appeal hearing,there was a simple refusal from DTMR.Worryingly, the design drawings indicate acontinuous central divider running the wholedistance. ‘Round and round the rugged rocksthe ragged rascals ran’.

– The design of the roundabout and associatedroadworks appears to be unacceptably andpossibly dangerously deficient in various

aspects. Features are included which wereconfirmed by DTMR as unacceptable duringthe Appeal hearing. There are also aspects suchas sightlines which may conflict with DTMRstandard guidelines.

– Roslyn Lodge would be very seriouslyaffected. Its access road would enter directlyonto the roundabout without the entry anddeparture lanes indicated in the Court approvedconcept. It would also become much steeperthan now and, even if theoretically trafficable,would present serious problems for elderlyvisitors and their often elderly cars. It wouldalso be impossible for pedestrians. In fact,there is now no provision for pedestrians toaccess Roslyn Lodge shown at all.Further, additional provision to preventflooding of Roslyn Lodge during periods ofunusually high rainfall was admitted during thehearing to be necessary, but does not appear tohave been provided.

– Evergreen Corporation which owns thecommercial buildings north of Roslyn Lodgeincluding the old medical centre also haveaccess problems but apparently was notconsulted at all.

– Then, as a sour cherry on a rather sour cake,the pedestrian crossing over Main WesternRoad which was included in the Courtapproved concept at the roundabout end hasdisappeared without trace. I can see poor lostsouls wandering across anyway. It is also relevant that, on 19 December (that

is, three days after the Public Notice) I emailed asubmission to Council. From the rather sketchyPublic Notice drawing, I had identified most ofthe concerns above and also raised with Councila number of questions about the approvalprocess. These remain unanswered. There ismore, but that is enough to set the scene.

The question that will be asked, and it is avery good question, is what has this to do withCouncil? Council has adopted the stance that ithas no option other than to issue the OperationalWorks approval. This is since the design hasbeen approved by the DTMR, and Council hasbeen advised by the DTMR that Council has nopart in the approval process of the Department’sconditions. This may be so but, if Council has toissue an Operational Works approval, why is thisnecessary if it is to simply rubber stamp theDepartment’s approval? Surely there is more tothe process.

With interested parties (e.g. neighbours)having to be consulted, surely the Council has aresponsibility to consider its own interests andthose of the residents (who are in fact veryaffected parties) before giving the final goahead. The Council has apparently failed in itsresponsibility to protect the interests of residentsby failing to raise with the DTMR concerns suchas I have identified in my previous submission toCouncil and now in a further submission toCouncil and the DTMR.

There is another aspect which seriouslyconcerns me. If there are identified reasons whythe design is unsatisfactory and a damagingincident occurs, all parties to the approvals couldbe held liable. As a ratepayer, I am unhappy withthat possibility.

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Put Off, Put OnDear Geoff,No, I am not talking about weight loss. I have been writing to you about biblical transformation. And although our culture may beconsumed with changing our external appearance the bible is more concerned about what is going on in the ‘heart’. It uses the word‘cardia’, (cardiac, cardiology, etc.) when speaking about the heart, but the word means more than the muscle that pumps ourblood.It is out of the heart that the issues of life come. Jesus says in Matthew, ‘For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.’(Matthew 15:19)Jesus was making the point that our problems originate inside us where we think and feel and desire. And that our relationshipwith God is not something that can be put right by external ceremonial washing. Although we have come to associate the heart with feelings and sentiments as in, ‘that warms my heart’, the bible gives itmore weight in our lives. The heart is spoken of as the centre out of which we think and act. It is here that we set ourselves todo good or evil.When we receive by faith the work of Christ on our behalf, it is as if God gives us a new heart, that is, new desires, newcommitments, new motivations and affections. It is not a new muscle, but a new orientation of our innermost life. Paulencourages us, ‘Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at theright hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.’ (Col.3:1-2)There emerges a ‘put off, put on’ dynamic in the New Testament that encourages us to actively engage in the process ofchange as we work out that fundamental change that God has worked in us. Paul speaks of putting off the ‘old self’ andputting on the ‘new self’. ‘You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is beingcorrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to belike God in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to hisneighbor, for we are all members of one body.’ (Ephesians 4:22-25)As we ‘work out our salvation with fear and trembling’, that is, with humility and purposefulness, dependence andcourage, we must keep in view that we are not working for our salvation. We are working out in our hearts and livesthat which God has so marvelously accomplished in us,‘continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act accordingto his good purpose.’ (Philippians 2:12-13)

Your Brother,Kim

An Education Revolution

THERE is a growing movement worldwideto re-think our long-held beliefs about

education; about what learning looks like,about whether the material our children aretaught in school is relevant to them and willhelp them in the rapidly changing world, andabout what drives people to learn and achievein the first place. Sir Ken Robinson, one ofthe world’s leading thinkers on education,creativity and innovation, believes theseconversations need to happen, and they arehappening here locally at the MaridahdiLearning Community.

Maridahdi is a non-religious, not-for-profitcommunity group made up of local home-schooling families who get together to helptheir children learn and grow in a trulyunique way. ‘Maridahdi kids’ are empoweredto take the lead in their education, to discover

and explore their own passions and interestsand to learn in a way that perfectly suits theirown unique learning style. While home-schooling can seem daunting when familiesoperate entirely on their own, Maridahdifamilies support each other; by providing ahappy and creative learning environment (alovely change from the walls of home); bypooling learning resources including books,technology, musical instruments and artsupplies; by fostering healthy socialrelationships between children, betweenfamilies and within the community; and byseeking out learning experiences that cater tothe interests and passions of the individual.When you combine the nurturing,personalised and non-competitive world ofhome-schooling with the obvious socialbenefits of being in a group (it really doestake a village to raise a child!), and add tothis the right of the child to ‘choose their ownadventures’ in learning, you get Maridahdi!

Membership for 2012 is available now andfamilies wanting to make a connection areinvited to spend a day doing things ‘theMaridahdi way’.

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AROUND theworld the

arrival of the NewYear is celebratedby massivedisplays offireworks, whichutilise chemicalreactions toproduce brightlycoloured, sparklingincandescent andluminescent light.

Visible light can be described aselectromagnetic radiation that can beperceived by the human eye. The colours ofthe visible spectrum are red, orange, yellow,green, blue, indigo and violet (in order oflonger to shorter wavelengths).

There are two basic types of light sources: Incandescence – the release of

electromagnetic radiation from an object asa result of heat and occurs when atoms areheated and release some of their thermalvibration as electromagnetic radiation. Innature sunlight, starlight and fire areexamples of incandescent light.

Luminescence – the release ofelectromagnetic radiation from an object asa result of chemical, biochemical, orcrystallographic changes, the motions ofsubatomic particles, or radiation-inducedexcitation of an atomic system.

One of the most spectacular examples ofnatural luminescent light is the natural polarlight display of Aurora Borealis (also knownas the Northern Lights) and AuroraAustralis.

This phenomenon occurs when solarwinds that flow from the Sun, interact withthe Earth’s atmosphere and its magneticfield. The solar winds contain highlycharged particles which travel alongmagnetic field lines towards the Earth’smagnetic poles. As these particles acceleratethey collide with atmospheric atoms,molecules and ions.

When energy from the collision is

absorbed by anelectron of anatom or molecule,this electronmoves into ahigh-energy stateand orbits fartheraway from theatomic nucleus.When the electronfalls back into itsground state orlow-energy state

it releases energy in the form of light. This isknown as a photon and it produces light of acertain colour. It is the multitude of photonsreleased in the atmosphere that produceauroras.

The predominant colours that we can seein the auroras, are red, green and violet.When the atmospheric interaction is mostdynamic the auroras may appear as twistingarcs, bands, curtains and rays of colour, ifthe interaction is less active the aurora mayappear as a diffuse glow.

Usually auroras are concentrated in twooval areas over the magnetic north and southpoles. While the Aurora Borealis can be seenfrom populated areas in Europe andAmerica, Aurora Australis occurs mainlyover the uninhabited regions of theAntarctic. It can regularly be observedfaintly from Tasmania, but is only seen veryinfrequently from mainland Australia, SouthAmerica and South Africa.

However the auroral ovals are not staticand expand in response to solar storms,which follow an 11 year cycle. In 1859 ahuge solar storm hit Earth and envelopedmost of the planet in a brilliant aurora that insome areas turned night into day. InAustralia auroras were reported in the skiesover Brisbane, so we know that the nightskies over Tamborine Mountain have, for afew nights at least, shimmered with thespectacular beauty of Aurora Australis.

Nadia O’CarrollCandidate, Div. 1

Town-planning autocracy

ADISTURBING trend towards abureaucratic autocracy is beginning to

appear in the planning ranks of the ScenicRim Regional Council.

If it continues it will give the plannersunassailable powers in the decision-makingprocesses of Council.

And it could yet trigger a successful appealagainst Council’s rejection of the Kerrymega-quarry project.

It works like this: An application is madeto Council for a project that is unpopularwith the public, is seen to be flawed invarious planning aspects, and attractshundreds of submissions.

Council planners, though, say it is not thenumber of submissions against a project thatcounts but rather their content. The plannersthen identify about a dozen issues overallraised in the hundreds of objections andproceed to dismiss them as ‘not significant’.

They may also dismiss legitimate planningobjections by arguing that there is a ‘need’ toovercome the relevant planning scheme.

But the overwhelming opposition to theproject, plus the arguments and evidencepresented to oppose it, convince the Councilto reject it.

The applicants then appeal to the Planningand Environment Court, using therecommendations and argument of Council’sown planners to support their appeal.

This has already happened with anapplication for a shopping centre onTamborine Mountain.

And the judge ruled in favour of theapplicant, citing the Council Planner’s reportas a major argument for approval – andsupporting a ‘planning need’ to overcome theexisting planning scheme.

This legal priority given to a perceived‘planning need’ creates a topsy turveysituation in which unelected, unconsultedplanners become more powerful than thelegislation they are supposed to uphold in theinterests of the community – creating anunhealthy perception of them as virtual alliesof developers.

It could happen again to an application tolegalise an existing unlawful commercialwater extraction business on TamborineMountain.

Following the formula described earlier,and despite a 1-900 ‘for’ and ‘against’ tally inpublic submissions, the Council plannersrecommended that the business be legalised.

But the Council accepted the weight of theopposition argument and rejected theapplication.

Now the applicant has appealed and hasflagged the report of Council planners asevidence to support its case.

These planning issues, of course, areremote from the Fassifern. But the principleis not.

And it could well result in a Planning andEnvironment Court judge overturning thelatest decision of Council to reject theapplication to create a mega-quarry at Kerry– a project that could see dozens of heavygravel trucks rumbling across storm-weakened roads in and around the Fassifern.

Fassifern Guardian editorial December 14,2011 – reprinted with permission.

New Council mustaddress rates burden

MAYORAL candidate Cr DerekSwanborough said the latest Scenic Rim

rates bill would add to the financial hardshipof many families in the region.

“Costs on products and serviceseverywhere seem to be rising and this latestrates increase will simply add to theirdistress,” said Cr Swanborough.

“Scenic Rim ratepayers are now saddledwith some of the highest rates in south-eastQueensland .

“I know that framing budgets is a difficultand complex business, but at some pointcouncils have to take account of thecommunity’s capacity to pay.

“I believe that as far as the Scenic Rim isconcerned, we have well and truly reachedthat point.”

Cr Swanborough said that if he wereelected Mayor he would be encouraging theincoming new Council to take a long, hardlook at its business practices and financialmanagement with a view to cutting costs andproviding relief for ratepayers in futurebudgets.

He said he would move to cap rates andhalve the interest rate currently being chargedon overdue rates.

He would also push to restore the discountfor early payment of rates and introduce newrate concessions for aged pensioners.

For further information, contact DerekSwanborough on 5545 2432.


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In 2007, residents of Power Parade wrote to the formerBeaudesert Council to voice concerns over an increasing number oftrucks hauling groundwater from 22 - 26 Power Parade. Gillion PtyLtd is the company responsible for extracting the ground waterwhich is later bottled and sold as spring water in supermarkets. Thematter was put before Judge Stuart Durward in a Queensland courton September 10, 2010.

Judge Durward ruled that the use of the land (22-26 PowerParade) for commercial water extraction was “unlawful” and thatthe respondent obtain an effective development permit authorisingassessable development. Gillion Pty Ltd submitted an applicationfor material change of use to the Scenic Rim Regional Council in abid to have the property rezoned into commercial use.

Approximately 900 mountain residents objected to thedevelopment application for the commercial extraction of groundwater from a residential lot in Power Parade. Council did reject theapplication but the applicant Gillion Pty Ltd appealed andcontinued to extract water. There was a court directions hearing on

the 15 December which was their “cease by date” but they weregranted another extension.

83 residents followed the process and are named as co-respondents in the court proceedings. A good number have met andhave engaged a solicitor, town planners and a hydrologist to argueour case. Experts cost money and we are looking for donations of$50 or upwards towards this community fight. There are safety &traffic issues involved in this matter, not just the need to protect theamenity of our neighbourhoods.

If approved the company would be able to “lawfully” extract inexcess of 23 million litres of water per year from the leafy street ofPower Parade, the tankers will continue to cross double white linesand be a hazard on our narrow mountain roads and to the generalsafety and wellbeing of all residents unless stopped or limited.Let’s hope that as this is an election year we will have somevigorous support from Council for our Mountain.

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Happy New Year, and I hope that you had an enjoyable Festive Season. I amnow looking forward to meeting the residents of MacDonnell Rd and CedarCreek Falls Rd. Having been asked to consider running as a candidate forDivision One to replace Cr Swanborough, who is running for Mayor, I declaredmy intention in September 2011. I believe that the Council needs a change ofdirection and the Principles I am standing for are:

• Transparency in Council’s decision-making processes• Fairness and affordability in rates• Accountability returned to the Councillors• Adherence to the local Planning Scheme• Effective consultation with the Community• Value for money• Efficient front line services• Customer service and cultural change

I will outline the outcomes I wish to achieve under each principle shortly or, ifyou wish, you can preview them now on my facebook page. Four outcomes Iwish to highlight now are:

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This Fungus defies belief. It is about 10 centimetres high and a fewmore across its bifid, tentacle-like arms. Its spores are spread byflies attracted to a foul smelling brown slime covering the central

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TAMBORINE Mountain Landcare (TML) is already off the blocksand running in the environmental stakes for this year. The newly

formed "Tuesday Team" recently weeded, and had fun and cake atthe Ohia Court site. This group is adding to the core of long servingLandcare volunteers who do great work in restoring rainforest inSRRC reserves.

One way in which mountain residents can provide support for ourcontinued work is to become a member of TML. Memberships areonly $10 single or $15 per family per annum. New members arealways welcome, and we especially welcome volunteers to the“Tuesday Team”. This group meets on the first Tuesday of everymonth and will work on different rainforest regeneration sites aroundthe mountain. The work is quite light, involving weeding, plantingtrees and so on.

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DID you know that Uluru rises 3 to 5 cmseach year and that it is the 3rd largest

monolith in the world? Did you know thatcane toads are toxic from eggs to maturity, orthat barramundi are hermaphroditic inmaturity, changing from male to femalebefore they breed?

These and other interesting facts were thecontent of the first meeting of Probus for 2012.

The January Speaker was Ian DouglasMeek (above left, with Barry Chick) nowretired but who has performed a number ofsenior management roles in the AustralianNational Parks and Wildlife Service, and itssuccessor the Australian Nature ConservationAgency.

His entertaining talk dealt with the legalliabilities of managing public access to thesesensitive areas of Australia and where therehas to be a balance between miningresponsibilities, political and local interests,tourists and the careful management of theenvironment. He also cited the dangers of

rock climbing and the possibility of beingattacked by crocodiles and other dangerouscreatures in many National Parks across thecountry. There are over five thousand knownrock art sites in our country provingindigenous occupation of the land for twentyto fifty thousand years, and he urged thepublic to take personal liability for their ownactions by not removing souvenirs fromheritage sites, or putting themselves intodangerous situations and then attempting totake legal action against the National ParksAuthorities if something goes wrong.

This month’s interesting talk bodes wellfor 2012 and, under the able organisation ofBarry Chick, we look forward to a wellinformed and stimulating year. The club isalso organising some interesting outings forthe year.

The Tamborine Mountain Probus Clubmeets at 10am on the third Wednesday of themonth at the Vonda Youngman Centre. Newmembers are welcome.

Warrick BaileyProbus Club of Tamborine Mountain

We record with regret the death ofMrs Margaret Brenan (96),formerly of North Street, NorthTamborine and widow of PatBrenan. A funeral service was heldin St George’s Anglican Churchon Saturday 21 January, 2012.

Wed 1...................Robyn & David CARSELDINE

Fri 3.....Sallyanne BRENNAN & Vicki KELLOWAY

Mon 6..................................Linda DUBBERLEY

Wed 8 .......................................Cath BUCKLEY

Fri 10...................................(To be confirmed)

Mon 13...............................Madelaine JANTOS

Wed 15..................................Ian WOODWARD

Fri 17 ......................Elizabeth & Mike RUSSELL

Mon 20 ...........................................Nola PINK

Wed 22 ...........Lenore THEILE & David JEFFREY

Fri 24..........................................Julie EÖTVOS

Mon 27.....................................Denise WYLLIE

Wed 29th.................................Barbara NOBLE

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COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEARAncient Arts RevivalThis four day festival was held in late September in the Lost WorldValley. The festival skills people in the ancient arts. Workshopsincluded the arts of blacksmithing, sandstone sculpture, leatherwhip making, horn and pewter, spinning and weaving, bookbinding and drawing. The workshops culminated in an Open Daywhere the public were invited to visit Garden Hill and view theresults of the workshops and enjoy the festivities.75th Anniversary – St Luke’s Church – CanungraCelebrations took place 15-16 October – the weekend closest to StLuke’s Day in the Anglican Church calendar. Built in 1936, thechurch itself is a local landmark loved by locals and admired bytourists. An open day was held on the Saturday hosted by the Guildmembers for members of the community and visitors to view theinterior of the church. Arts in the Olives FestivalThe festival is a cultural tourism initiative which brings over 1,000people to the Lost World Valley for a festival of creative artworkshops, artesian stalls, music, entertainment, food, wind andeverything olive. A collaboration between BADCAP and the LostWorld Community, it has been a very popular event for the last fouryears, doubling in size during this time. Boonah BookfestThe Boonah and District Cultural Foundation hosts the BoonahBookfest each year. Not only do individuals get amazingly cheapreading and get to annually recycle their books but the funds raisedfrom this event, go back into the community to foster reading inthe community. In 2011, over $4,000 was raised which wenttowards purchasing equipment and books for the Boonah Library.Beechmont LandcareFour members of the Beechmont Landcare – Bluey Dean, RobWilton, Bob Fick and Pat Fitzgerald over a period of at least the lastfour years have met every Friday morning at Denham Reserve atBeechmont to construct a track down into the reserve so residentand visitors can easily access the Scenic Falls, Lip Falls, Back Creekand the majestic rainforest area.

YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAREmily BenstedAt the young age of 19, Emily has already shown a long standingcommitment to arts and culture. Her commitment to the localcommunity in which she lives shines through in her four part-timejobs and also the associations and events where she volunteers hertime. Some of these include the Boonah and District CulturalFoundation, Jazz in the Scenic Rim, and the Boonah Cultural Centre.Mark JohnsonMark has been a member of the Aratula Rural Fire Brigade foreight years and a member of the Scenic Rim SES since 2004. Hehas volunteered his time to help protect houses and properties frombushfires and is continually keeping his training up to date in orderto better serve the community. Jake MiddletonPracticing the art of Martial Arts since age five, Jake is passionateabout the Art and one day will no doubt be a leader and advocate.He is dedicated fighter and travels to the dojo on the Gold Coast upto three times a week for training and is constantly practicing hismoves around the house. He has recently been named number onein his age group for Queensland.Latonya WiggintonIn the past year Latonya has been captain at Boonah State HighSchool and has achieved seven academic and sporting awards aswell as various Girl Guide and public speaking awards. Latonyaalso volunteers a lot of her spare time to Circ-It, a local YouthCircus Group and various groups and charities through her region.All of this whilst completing her studies of Year 12. Megan Scougall Megan has been a respectable, responsible and motivated studentand community member. Her list of academic, leadership, culturaland student council achievements is outstanding. In 2011 she wasvice-captain at Beaudesert State High School and achieved an OP 1and offered ‘Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship’ to Griffith Universityand a place in the University’s Honours College.

CITIZEN OF THE YEARPeter AllenPeter has spent the last four years developing AFL in Beaudesert.He has tirelessly worked with Council, businesses and parents toconsolidate the club. He has been president of the Beaudesert StateSchool P&C and member of the Beaudesert Rotary Club for the pasteight years.Stephen GeigerStephen has been a volunteer most of his life with the CanungraRural Fire Brigade and is currently the First Officer. He tirelesslyhelps raise funds for equipment and other things that are neededand actively seeks out new volunteers. Steve’s local knowledgeproves invaluable at times when most needed.Robert ChurcherRobert is a keen member of many community groups including:Scenic Rim Community Hydrotherapy and Health ManagementCentre, the Boonah Shire Disability Support Group, Rim FM, and theBoonah Show Society. Robert is always first to put his had up whenit comes to helping out at events and fundraising. He is often seenat the Springleigh Markets and also in the main street of Boonahselling raffle tickets. Brad CurrieBrad is a motivated and caring community member. Brad is thegeneral manager for Mununjali House and Development Company,overseeing the youth assistance and housing program. Heimpresses with his passion and his commitment to all members ofthe community.

SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEARPatricia HansenTrish is a community member who extends her helping hand toanyone who is ill or elderly or just having difficulties in somemanner. She works tirelessly with the CWA, Lions Club, Bowls Cluband many other organisations.Barry and Dot CookeDot and Barry have spent 10 years taking in and caring for sickand injured wildlife and relocating rehabilitated and also unwantedanimals and reptiles. They are keen supporters of AARK and havevolunteered their time at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary andAustralia Zoo.Mike SykesMike is the inaugural president of Boonah Aviation Inc and has puta huge personal effort into liaising with Council as well as differentusers of the airfield and their different/conflicting demands. He hasgone above and beyond with his efforts in improving the facility atthe Boonah airstrip.Michael BassettMichael is the president of Beau FM. His involvement with thecommunity radio station includes sponsorship, fundraising, mediaand public relations, weekly radio shows... the list is endless. Healso is involved in the Community Christmas Carols each year andassists in many local community groups.Brian DavisonBrian has been the Honorary Curator of the Tamborine MountainBotanic Gardens since 2007 and also holds the role of overallmanager. The gardens are a major tourist attraction for the areaand many believe that the success of this venture, especially inrecent years may be contributed in large part to Brian’s leadership,reflected in his vision of the scope and future direction for theGardens. He continuously earns the respect of fellow volunteersand loves encouraging others to get involved.

CULTURAL AWARD – JUNIORKatie ClarkKatie actively participates in local events on Tamborine Mountainsupporting her community. In 2010 she helped design scarecrowsfor the Scarecrow Festival for her school. Last year she was therunner-up in the APEX Australia Teenage Fashion Awards held inSydney.Megan ScougallMegan has been a respectable, responsible and motivated studentand community member. Her list of academic, leadership, cultural

and student council achievements is outstanding. In 2011 she wasvice-captain at Beaudesert State High School, co-Dux of the Schooland achieved an OP1.

CULTURAL AWARD – SENIORChris GrimmettChris – described as the indispensable secretary of BADACP -spends a huge amount of time and effort promoting, organisingand facilitating cultural activities in the Scenic Rim. CommunityGroups and associations that Chris has been involved in are Horsesin the Park, Flying Arts Program, Ancient Arts Revival and Arts inthe Olives; all this while running a business in Beaudesert.Michael BassettMichael is the president of Beau FM. His involvement with thecommunity radio station includes sponsorship, fundraising, mediaand public relations, weekly radio shows - the list is endless. He isalso involved in the Community Christmas Carols each year andassists many local community groups.Lyn DickmanLyn is the musical director of Glads Girls. Lyn spends many hoursper week arranging functions and creating concerts for aged peoplein the community, Christmas and Easter events.

SPORTS AWARD – JUNIORDaniel Callaghan Daniel’s ongoing enthusiasm and interest in sport sees him amember of various sporting groups. His interests include AFL, crosscountry, track and field events. He is also active in promoting localcommunity events in Kooralbyn.Iziah TittorIziah is a great all round athlete, but his passion is playing RugbyUnion. For the last two years he has consistently been chosen in‘rep’ squads for the state and last year was selected in the Under18’s Junior Gold Program by the Australian Rugby Union highPerformance Unit.Jake MiddletonPracticing the art of Martial Arts since age five, Jake is passionateabout the Art and one day will no doubt be a leader and advocate.He is dedicated fighter and travels to the dojo on the Gold Coast upto three times a week for training and is constantly practicing hismoves around the house. He has recently been named number onein his age group for Queensland.David ParryDavid is a keen sportsman playing soccer for Beaudesert as well ascricket where he was selected in the Under 12’s South EastQueensland team to compete in December where he also had thehonor of being vice-captain.Zachary HembergIn the past twelve months Zachary has represented Queensland infield Hockey U15’s team. He won the best and fairest Junior awardfor his representative club in Brisbane. He is also a keen rugbyleague player.

SPORTS AWARD – SENIORJames GeigerJames is an extremely talented individual who has competed atlocal, state and national levels for his chosen sport of woodchopping. Not only does he compete individually, he often competesin the father and son divisions, and loves packing his axes andheading off with his Dad to compete.Irene MillsIrene has been a member of the Canungra Golf Club for 44 years,holding many positions on the committee. Her name is on everymajor honor board. Her handicap is 31 – no mean feat forsomeone of her age (86).

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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.

SUPERMARKET ROUNDABOUTOnce again we can thank the TM Progress

Association, for potentially stopping anotherMain Roads debacle like the last one in frontof the Medical Centre and the one before that– the unwanted, dangerous and unsightlytraffic barriers that have made certain parts ofour mountain village ugly and pedestrian-unfriendly.

Gaven Developers' Engineers it appearspressed on with a roundabout design (in theChristmas period), despite not consulting withthe relevant stakeholders, although tellingMain Roads they had. Main Roads hadmeetings with them and Council and gaveapproval. Council then gave the go-ahead forthe supermarket operational works tocommence.

However, it was found that despite JudgeRobin’s express wishes, the affected partiesPrescare (Roslyn Lodge) and Evergreen (OldMedical Centre) had not been consulted, and itwould appear the problems inherent in thedesign and identified in Court are still there inthe approved drawings. A disaster waiting tobe built, just like the one in front of Delvinosand that had to be modified. Anyway, the goodnews is that after weeks of emails andcorrespondence and Ministerials, someindications are that Main Roads may want totake a closer look.

I will let others including Phil Giffarddiscuss some of the serious problems, as hesat through the case in court, cross examinedthe numerous traffic experts and made anassessment of the design approvals. PARKING PROBLEMS CATCHING UP

Parking is shaping up to be a major issue forthe next elections in our major towns ofBoonah, Beaudesert and on TamborineMountain.

It is one being faced acrossQueensland becauseinfrastructure has not beenprovided to cater for growth.

As a local issue I am awarefrom my own experience thatformer Councils have takenshortcuts. Various expansionsof the BeaudesertAdministration Centre did notcater for increased parking andaccording to some Boonahresidents the Boonah CulturalCentre went ahead withoutproviding additional parking,the official view being therewas enough parking space inthe town at the time. OnTamborine Mountain theincreasing popularity ofGallery Walk and the

restrictive use of some public car parkingprovided by businesses is causing problems.

What all have in common is that staff seemto be parking in main streets, using parkingspaces that should be for customers, whonaturally want to park as close to the shopthey are going to.

I think there are solutions and we can’tafford not to address them in a sensible way.Failure to act could be false economy. Ourlocal business centres are the heart ofcommerce for our region. Council needs toengage with stakeholders in a meaningful wayand sort through the many solutions beingsuggested. I have released a Gallery WalkParking Plan which can be found on myWebsite, under Press Releases.COAL SEAM GAS – THE SCIENCEMUST BE DONE FIRST

I have been following the blockade onFacebook and on Sunday 15 Jan, I went to talkto the protesters during the 24 hour truce. Iagree with their stance and it is time the StateGovernment and the CSG companies took areal hard look at the science and impacts ofthis industry. Let’s be certain the protests willnot stop and rightfully so until we know thisindustry is properly regulated.

We don’t want to find when it's too late thatour underground water has been polluted andcan’t be fixed. Let’s make this an electionissue and get some answers. We know that theindustry is worth billions of dollars andprovides jobs, which we all want but not atany cost. With the money that is being madeand will be made in the future, let’s make surethat we know how to do it, and that theregulatory framework is put in place to protectthe environment.

Just like any other land use these industriesshould be compatible with state and localplanning schemes. Just because they aremining shouldn’t give them the right toexplore and go where they please.

Mining is important to this State and can beaccommodated in appropriate areas. We knowthe Scenic Rim by its very name is not one ofthese.

COUNCILLOR COMMENTSDerek Swanborough, Division 1

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POLICE NEWSby Sergeant Mick Jones, North Tamborine Police

2012 here we go! Happy New Year to oneand all and what a great start we’ve had to

the year after a relatively miserable roundingup of 2011 with some major issues with thejuvenile crime gang from Logan and anothercouple of lads on bail in our midst!

Without going into it in great depth, theringleaders and main offenders of this ganghave carried on unabated until 2 days ago.They were caught for the umpteenth time, andGod willing this time they may be remandedin custody, but I doubt it... I’d bet that withina week they’ll be back in action.

As police officers one of our hardest andmost emotionally draining tasks is dealingwith criminals who, once caught and chargedwith multiple serious offences, are back onthe street before we can even complete thepaper work! Combine this with thehistorically rare occasion (on our Mountain)that we have two or three separate gangs onthe street at the same time and voila – a crimespree! I can honestly say that all our break-and-enters and the few cars that were stolenleading up to Christmas Day were taken byoffenders already on bail for very serious andextensive crimes committed over the previous12 months. Needless to say this crime spreecontinued unabated as police officers acrossSouth East Queensland arrested and re-arrested the same offenders only to have themback on the street the next day. I promisethis community that your police are working‘above and beyond’ to try and stem the tide,but the ever-increasing number of hurdlesbefore us makes it damned hard. It’s reachedthe point where, when we catch thembreaking into a shop, and they get into theircar and speed away before we can tacklethem, we wave goodbye and shout: “See younext time Romeo, say hi to Peter, Paul andMary!”

For this reason it is really up to all of us totry and reduce the risk of becoming a victimof crime by analysing our own personalposition on this earth and reducing allunnecessary risks that relate to usindividually. Unfortunately things such as

upgrading the fly screens to security screensis very costly and it grates to think it hascome to that.

Criminals now know that cars can’t bestolen without the keys, so no longer can theysmash the key barrel and twist some wire tostart the car. They have to break into thehouse and find the keys. While they are thereyour laptop, the kids’ iPods and the familyjewels are snaffled and sold for $10 to apawnshop or mate on the street. It soundsdamned depressing but if our magnificentcountry continues on its current path oftolerance for criminals I reckon it won’t belong before we see houses with barbed wiresecurity fences and full monitoring alarms asin other countries that have lost the plot!

BACK TO SCHOOL!Mums and Dads, Carers, Nannas and Pops,

Step-dads, Aunties, Cousins – you can allrejoice, for school is back!!! We wish all thebest to the students entering the classroom forthe first time, and to those in their last year,work hard and the rewards will follow.

Please take the time to observe the parkingrules and speed zones at each of our schoolsand beware the trawling policeman ready topounce should a car be left unattended in aset-down area or no parking/bus/stop zone!$40 is the current penalty, and to be honest wehate writing tickets but often it’s the only waywe can get the message through!

In closing for this week all of us at thePolice Station we wish one and all a very safeand prosperous New Year and we lookforward to serving you diligently. We alsotake this opportunity to welcome back to theMountain a true local Benny Sawden who hasreturned from the wilds of Far NorthQueensland (Weipa) and jagged a position atCanungra Police Station with whom we workvery closely. Welcome back Ben!

Cheers,Sgt Mick Jones

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TAMBORINE MOUNTAINMALLET SPORTS CLUB

OPEN DAYat

Tamborine Mountain Sports Centre400 Long Road, North Tamborine

onSunday 5 February

10am to 4pm

COME AND TRY GATEBALLan exciting team game for all ages

andCOME AND LEARN CROQUETContact – Kathleen on 5545 0973

Sausage Sizzle 12 middayCanteen open for drinks etc.

Sunglasses boost road safety

ACCORDING to a new national survey, safety is taking a backseat for Australian drivers, with more than 60 per cent of people

risking accidents by driving without sunglasses on glary days. Thesurvey conducted by Optometrists Association Australia (OAA), alsorevealed that 26 per cent of people who require prescriptionsunglasses are potentially also putting themselves at risk by wearingregular sunglasses when driving.

"The research is extremely worrying, as safety should beparamount when it comes to driving,” said North Tamborineoptometrist, Nicky Carr. “Road incidents often occur because peoplebecome momentarily dazed or disorientated by sun glare. It isessential to protect your eyes when driving in bright, glary orgenerally sunny conditions. Individuals who struggle with longdistance vision should be particularly conscious of the dangers ofdriving without their corrective lenses.”

The survey exposed men as the most at risk group with almost 70per cent of males driving without protecting their eyes from glare.And when it comes to protecting our eyes from UV damage,according to the latest research, more than half of all Australians arenot adequately protecting their eyes, risking cataracts, eye lid cancerand pterygia. Victorians are the worst in the country with 64 per centof them failing to protect their eyes from the sun.

Nicky says it’s vital Australians protect their eyes from UVdamage by wearing sunglasses even on cloudy or overcast days.“UV exposure accumulates over time which heightens the risk ofdamage to the eyes, particularly as you get older. Wearing a hat andsunglasses that meet the Australian standards can significantly reducethe risk of UV damage. Protective lenses that adjust to changinglight conditions like Transitions lenses are a convenient option forpeople who wear prescription glasses, and there are options availablefor driving as well.”

Interestingly, the survey demonstrated that prescription wearers aresignificantly more concerned about UV eye damage than non-prescription wearers. While OAA research shows that awareness of,and concern over, eye health issues has grown over the last fiveyears, with 30 per cent of Australians now listing eye damage as aneffect of UV radiation compared with just 10 per cent in 2006, it’snot enough according to Nicky.

‘It’s great to see Australians starting to realise the seriousconsequences of prolonged sun exposure to our eyes, but awarenessis growing at a slow rate, especially compared with the emphasisplaced on protecting our skin. Both are critical to our overall healthand wellbeing and I encourage all Australians to take action on eyehealth,’ said Nicky.

For advice on UV eye protection or information on pterygium andother eye conditions, see an optometrist or visit:www.optometrists.asn.au/uv

TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR EYES AGAINST UVDAMAGE:• Make a habit of wearing sunglasses or UV protective lenses when

outdoors, including on overcast and cloudy days. • When purchasing sunglasses, look for high category (Australian

Standard) lenses and remember that a higher retail price does notnecessarily mean better protection.

• Sunglasses that wrap around the face and are close-fitting providebetter protection against UV damage.

• Lenses that automatically adjust to changing light conditionsprovide convenient UV and glare protection for prescription lenswearers.

• Ask your local optometrist to check the fit of your sunglasses orUV protective lenses.

• Visit your optometrist regularly for an eye examination. For more information please contact Tamborine MountainOptometrists on 5545 0277 orwww.tamborinemountainoptometrists.com


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Summer Safety AdviceSNAKES

The Queensland Ambulance Service(QAS) is urging Queenslanders and touriststo be cautious throughout the hot summermonths ahead, as snakes become more activeacross the State.

QAS South Eastern Region AssistantCommissioner Jayne Barnes warned peopleto be alert as the region is home to some ofthe world’s most venomous snakes includingthe Red-bellied Black, the Eastern Brownand the Common Death Adder.

“Simple precautions people can take toavoid being bitten include: avoid walkingthrough long grass, but if you have to, wearsturdy enclosed shoes and long pants; carry agood quality compression bandage with you;never try to catch or kill a snake; whencamping, ensure the campsite is well lit atnight; and take care when moving timber oriron sheeting and other outdoor buildingmaterials.”

Ms Barnes said when a snake bite doesoccur, the best course of action was toassume the snake is venomous and call triple-zero (000) immediately.

“Ensuring the snake bite victim remainscalm is crucial, as panicking will cause theheart rate to increase which will spread thepoison around the body more quickly,” MsBarnes said.

“One of the best ways the community canprepare for snake bite emergencies is byenrolling in a QAS first aid course. The QASoffers comprehensive first aid trainingcourses throughout Queensland to ensurepeople are prepared for all types ofincidents,” she said.

Some basic first aid steps to treat a snakebite include:• Avoid washing the wound as hospitals can

test the bandage for poison and may beable to identify the type of snake, whichwill aid in treatment;

• If only one bandage is available, start overthe bite site and then work up the limb. Ifmore bandages are available, bandage overthe bite site, and then with a secondbandage start at the extremities (fingers ortoes) and work up the limb. Bandage thelimb firmly as you would for a sprainedankle;

• Splint the limb to keep it straight; and• Do not allow the victim to move around.

POOLSThe Queensland Ambulance Service

(QAS) is urging Queensland residents to takeextra care in and around pools over theChristmas and summer holiday period.

QAS South Eastern Region AssistantCommissioner Jayne Barnes said the warmerweather meant many families were makinguse of pools and should be aware of somesimple safety measures to avoid injuries ordrowning.

“It’s vital to ensure all children areconstantly supervised in the water.

“Many families think they would hear theirchild come into trouble in the backyard pool,however small children often make no soundat all when drowning – it is a silent killer andcan happen in seconds – it’s a devastatingexperience for families,” she said.

Ms Barnes also stressed the importance ofremoving objects from around the pool fenceto reduce the risk of children climbing onthem to access the pool gate.

“Children can be very curious and caneasily enter a fenced off pool if they see away to climb in or get through a gate that’spropped open— so it’s vital parents move allclimbable objects away from the pool fenceand ensure the gate is always securelyclosed,” she said.

“As an additional safeguard at the home,CPR signage should be displayed in aprominent position near the backyard pool aswell as ensuring the pool is appropriatelyfenced in accordance with relevant poolsafety laws.”

Ms Barnes stressed the importance ofquickly administering first aid, specificallyCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in theevent of a near drowning incident.

“We know correctly administering first aidcan mean the difference between life anddeath. We regularly hear of cases wherefamily members have applied first aid —especially CPR— which has resulted insaving the life of a loved one.” she said.

Ms Barnes also urged parents to be vigilantnear creeks, dams and resort pools whichpose similar drowning risks.

“The same rules for pool safety at homeshould also be applied while on holidays whenfamilies may be swimming in unfamiliar hotelor resort pools, creeks and dams.”

BLUEBOTTLESTHE Queensland Ambulance Service

(QAS) is urging beach-goers to exercisecaution around marine stingers this summer.

QAS South Eastern Region AssistantCommissioner Jayne Barnes is asking beach-goers to be alert and aware of the possibilityof marine stingers in the water as differentbeach conditions may increase the presenceof blue bottles and other species.

“Avoiding contact with marine stingers andchecking out the current conditions means atrip to the beach won’t end in excruciatingpain. Everyone should be aware thesestingers are present at this time of year and tobe extra careful to stay well away fromthem,” Ms Barnes said.

“It is crucial swimmers ensure they swimonly on patrolled beaches between the redand yellow flags and seek advice from thelifesaver or lifeguard on duty before enteringthe water.

“It’s important people enjoy the beachesthis holiday season, but it’s equally importantthey are aware of the possibility of bluebottles floating in the ocean and how toreduce the risks.”

“Don’t let the victim rub the sting, rinsethe area well with sea water, rest the stingarea in warm water and if this does notprovide relief, apply ice packs.”

Ms Barnes said lifesavers and lifeguardsare on hand to supervise swimmers and arefully qualified to help if you are stung.

For further information on QAS firstaid courses, including bookings, phone1300 369 003, between 8:00am-6:00pm,Monday-Friday.


1 Who wrote ‘A Christmas Carol’?

2 What was the name of the angel whoappeared to Mary?

3 Why were Joseph and Mary going toBethlehem?

4 According to the Bible, in which season wasJesus born?

5 The carol 'Silent Night' was first played onwhat instrument?

6 In which language is Christmas known asNadolig?

7 What were the names of the three kings thatwent to see baby Jesus?

8 Who tried to have Christmas abolished?

9 Where did Joseph and Mary live after theirmarriage?

10 Why is the word Christmas sometimesshortened to Xmas?

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

‘Peace on earth will come to stay, / When we liveChristmas every day.’ ~ Helen Steiner Rice

QUICK QUIZCompiled by John Breckon-Thomas.

Answers p.20

Come and try Gateballand Croquet

DO you want to try a fast-paced, non-contact, highly strategic game which can

be played by anyone, regardless of age orgender? Gateball is a mallet sport similar inmany ways to croquet, but also verydifferent. It is a team sport with two teams offive players; each player has a numbered ballthat is played in turn on a court measuring 20x 15 metres, The object of the game is toscore as many points as possible in a 30minute game, but there are many strategiesemployed by each team’s captain to try toprevent the opposing team from scoring.

Years ago croquet was played onTamborine Mountain, and in recent timescroquet players were invited by the BowlsClub to play on Baynes Court, the home ofthe original croquet players. With growinginterest in gateball the name of the club waschanged to the Tamborine Mountain Croquetand Gateball Club and with this change, theclub moved to the Tamborine MountainSports Fields in Long Road.

Gateball was first introduced to theMountain in September 2009. By June 2011

there were twelve gateball players and theyoungest member of the team (13 years old)won the Singles Competition at EastBrisbane against his peers. A team wasformed to compete in the AustralianChampionships in Newcastle. This was agreat learning experience. Since then the clubhas competed in several events with greatsuccess.

Why not come and see what gateball canoffer you?

Croquet will also be played anddemonstrated on the day- this game is playedon a larger lawn with more hoops to getthrough. Golf Croquet is played in groups of2 or 4 players on Monday and Saturdaymornings.

New players are always welcome; you canpop in to the Tamborine Mountain SportsCentre in Long Road on Australia Day tohave a try at these popular sports, or comealong to the Club’s Open Day at the SportsCentre on Sunday February 5, commencingat 10am. A sausage sizzle lunch and drinkswill be available on that day.

You can contact the Gateball Captain PeterQuaife on 0422 900 696 or the CroquetCaptain Sally Hill on 5545 1544.

Peter Quaife

Men told to walkfaster to live longer

MEN hoping to outstrip the GrimReaper should walk at a speed of five

kilometres an hour or over, a new studyshows.

Older men who walk a speed of at least1.36 metres per second, or about 5km/h, arelikely to live longer, according to an articleby Concord Hospital researchers publishedin the British Medical Journal.

The researchers, using the Grim Reaperfigure to personify death, conducted a five-year study assessing the relationshipbetween walking speed and mortality.

They analysed the walking patterns of1705 men aged 70 and over who participatedin the Concord Health and Ageing in MenProject (CHAMP).

A total of 266 deaths were observedamong the group, which had an averagewalking speed of 0.88m/s.

‘Interestingly, no men with walking speedsof 1.36 m/s or above had contact with theGrim Reaper,’ Dr Danijela Gnjidic, who co-authored the study, said.

‘The results support our theory that fasterspeeds are protective against mortality,because fast walkers can maintain a safedistance from the Grim Reaper,’ Dr Gnjidicsaid.

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VETERANS GOLF CLUB11/1/201240 Members & Visitors for our pre-eminentSingle Stroke competition – Monthly Medalfor January. Weather fine.RESULTSOverall Winner – Fred Bakker 61!!!!!!!A Grade Winner/Runner UpMike Buck 67 Gerry Lynch 69B Grade Winner/Runner UpFred Bakker 61 Arno Haan 68C Grade Winner/Runner UpTerry O'Donnell 65 Hal Orth 70ocbBest Putting – Arno Haan 25Best Gross – Fred Bakker 79Nearest the Pin and ApproachesBruce Bartle, Brian Allen, Bruce Bartle, FredE Miller, Ted AsheBall Run Down – Kevin Arnold 70F.E.M., Leon Radunz, Tony Lynch, Vern Page,

Dick Jones, Mike Molson, Dick Hart 71Carl Pearce 72Lucky Draw – Kevin Attwater & Phil Salisbury

18/1/201238 Members & Visitors for a SingleStableford competition. Weather fine.RESULTSOverall Winner – Tony Lynch 39Runner-Up – Mike Buck 38 ocbBest Front 9 – Bruce BartleBest Gross – Buzz Cowie ocbNearest the Pin and ApproachesAlan Blyth, Rod Woodberry, Ian Millar,Warren Castledine, Terry O'DonnellBall Run Down - Tony Cole, Arno Haan 36Ted Ashe 35, Ian Millar 34John Halpin, Peter Clark, Rod Woodberry,Peter Fields 33Carl Pearce, Hans Weber 32Lucky Draw – Ken Dew & Ivan Allen


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ERRORS & OMISSIONS – While every care is takenwith the copy and advertisements, the TamborineMountain News cannot be held responsible forerrors or their effect. Positioning of classified anddisplay advertisements cannot be guaranteed. TheTamborine Mountain News reserves the right toalter, abbreviate, omit or re-classify advertisementsfor any reason. The Editors at all times reserve theright to edit or omit news copy or letters submittedfor publication.

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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

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