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New data, released by the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia to mark Spinal Health Week (May 21 – 27), shows Australia is a nation of ‘sitters’ and it’s taking a major toll on our health.

'Ernie' the Dingo was euthanased by officers of the Scenic Rim Regional Council because he was deemed to be a 'wild dog' and not a protected Australian native animal species. 

Junior AFL teams in the Western Rim Cluster poured into St Bernard State School on Saturday for the Hawks first home game of the season. A number of teams had players struck down with the flu but that didn’t stop the competition going ahead on a beautiful autumn day.

This is everyone’s opportunity to see why Adam Harvey is one of Australia’s most acclaimed country music entertainers. His career spans 10 years. Three of his albums have reached Gold status and his total sales number more than 300,000 albums.

Still to this day, artists are using the animal as subject and this is apparent in the exhibition ANIMAL/HUMAN now showing at the UQ Art Museum, Brisbane. 

Apart from it being right on trend at the moment, the versatility of being able to step out and easily add or subtract pieces according to the days’ varying temperature is just pure genius.

The Daily Star would like to recognise Maki Horanai and Hillel Weintraub who were missed in last week’s event listing of ‘Open Studios Weekend on Tamborine Mountain’.

In perhaps his finest contemporary novel since Terms of Endearment, Larry McMurtry, with his miraculously sure touch at creating instantly recognizable women characters and his equally miraculous sharp eye for the absurdities of everyday life in the modern West, writes about two women, old friends, who set off on an adventure -- with unpredictable and sometimes hilarious results.

 Veterinarians are warning dog and puppy owners to make sure their pets are up to date with their vaccinations as another wave of parvovirus circulates in areas of Queensland.

Warmer weather, combined with an abundance of nectar and pollen, stimulate the colony to increase in population. This causes overcrowding which prompts some bees to swarm so that they can reproduce. Swarms usually emerge from the colonies between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm on warm sunny days.

“What this study reveals is that humpback whales are literally on a collision course with the coal industry," said Greenpeace campaigner, John Hepburn.

The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan “fact tank” that conducts public opinion polling and social science research; reports news and analyses news coverage; and holds forums and briefings.

After a decade of almost free money provided through credit, suddenly the credit is being turned off and the world’s “Sovereign Debt” and “Failing National Economies” have entered the lexicon.

 Mural Fest attracts over 10,000 tourists to the once deserted town and has featured the works of some of Australia’s most talented mural artists. Each year, nine artists compete in a public paint off over six days, using a poem as their mural’s central theme and inspiration.

 As coach, my job is made much easier by the wonderful parents who help out each week with any request, and are there to share our sideline highlights throughout the games.

"I’ve enjoyed my time in Council, made heaps of new friends across the region, learnt a lot about myself, worked as hard and as smart as I could and believe I’ve started the change process," said Swanborough. 

 The next game is on Sunday the 27th of May against Broadbeach on Chris Wills Oval at 10am; if you feel like a lazy Sunday pack a picnic lunch, bottle of wine and bring the kids for a run around the complex to watch some high class cricket.

Lower down the trees, the leaves remain green at the minute, protected from the chill nights by the warming effects of the ground which is still radiating the stored heat of summer. The leaves that have fallen have turned brittle, crushing easily into a fine powder making a neat crunchy sound.

Councillor Virginia West was elected as the Scenic Rim’s new Deputy Mayor at the first meeting of the new Council today.

The Mother’s Day Craft Extravaganza saw the Vonda Youngman Centre be transformed from an empty hall to an emporium of beautiful handmade crafts made by 50 local and South East Queensland crafts men and women.To date, the event has raised $150,000 for the local Fire Brigade.

 Cr Brent said there were many challenges before Council over the next four years including: the development of a singular Planning Scheme for the Scenic Rim; the advancement of the Bromelton Industrial Precinct; the  delivery of new infrastructure for the region such as sporting grounds and a CBD bypass for Beaudesert; and grappling with the impacts of the Carbon Tax.

Nigel Wastell, Councillor Division One and Nadia O’Carroll, Councillor Division Two will be holding their first Community Forum on Sun 27 May at 2pm in the Vonda Youngman Community Centre.

Perfect weekend weather saw huge numbers of visitors and tourists arrive on Tamborine Mountain, with most retailers and tourist operators reporting strong sales and good turnover.

“This business is the best way to actually get kids to sit down and listen, sometimes we may be representing a Christian message but 80 per cent of the time we are in schools talking about bullying and issues surrounding drug and alcohol abuse,” said Jim Bartle.

The Arts Dinner was a true celebration of the Indigenous heritage of the Scenic Rim with walkers, volunteers and community members gathering to share their stories and memories under one roof.

This is the sixth film in the Marvel cinematic universe, preceded by the popular Iron Man, Hulk, Thor and Captain America movies. The Avengers is a treat for the whole family and particularly for anyone who enjoys watching Samuel L. Jackson fire a bazooka. A bit of mind numbing fun with some funny bits as well. Keep your eye out. 

The Tamborine Mountain and Beechmont sites are two of Australia’s premiere sites with most flights lasting between 1 and 3 hours. The longest flight in Australia with a hang glider has been from the Beechmont site lasting for 500km to land out past Roma and took about 9 hours.

The splendid building, nowadays known as the Zamia Theatre, is an integral part of Tamborine Mountain and has been the pioneer of social entertainment for residents and tourists alike.

Tamborine Horse Retreat would like to say a special thanks to the residents of Tamborine Mountain for dipping into their pockets to help save the life of ‘Hugo’.

Next Garden Visit is on Tuesday 15th May at 10 am. Join the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club this month for a wander through our own Botanical Gardens and bring morning tea to have in the covered area.

Since graduating from the Australian Institute of Fitness in 2006 it has been Robert Schoch’s dream to own and operate a leading gym facility but his journey to this point has been one adventure after another.  

World renowned pin up photographer Mitzi Valenzuela of Mitzi and Co fame was a special guest judge in the Rockabilly Meltdown Pinup Contest and leading exhibitor at the Garter Belts and Gasoline Nostalgia Festival on the weekend. 

Ernie the Dingo inspired debates amoung locals about whether or not he was a dingo or a wild dog and if he posed a threat. The Daily Star can report that Council last week euthanased Ernie.

Twelve local Tamborine Mountain artists will open their doors to the public through the ‘Open Studios’ scheme on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May, 2012. Studios are open from 9am to 5pm.

The combined operations facility and precinct will include Station appliances and equipment, BA support building, Brigade appliances and equipment building, joint offices and a training and facilities building.

 Mayor John Brent was given a second term as Mayor of the Scenic Rim Regional Council with a convincing win over rivals Derek Swanborough, Wendy Creighton and Joy Drescher.

Among the many highlights of the weekend was the Vintage Soap Box Derby on Curtis Road, North Tamborine. The event, created by Paul Biagini, his wife Amanda and Sargent Mick Jones from North Tamborine Police, is Australia’s biggest road soap box derby and continues to pull record crowds.

Tamborine Mountain Eagles have been running the Squirts program for a number of years now and have been lucky to acquire the coaching services of Lindsay and Emmy Kallis.

Luminous runs from the 4th of May until 10th of June at Hilltop on Tamborine Gallery. 

On the 28 April a little bit of Italy came to the Tamborine Mountain Show Ground pavilion. A group of 17 very rowdy pretend to be Italians endeavored to make an authentic Italian 3 course dinner.

The feasibility study, which will begin in June, is to be done by Sally McKinnon from the Ethos Foundation.  It will involve extensive, Community Consultation and lots of time volunteered by the members of TMAC.  

President Laffey said that about 71% of the affiliated clubs will be better off under this new scheme and the remaining 29% will only be worse off by $100-200 per year.

The Heart Foundation is calling on all Australians to learn the warning signs of heart attack during Heart Week. It could save your life, or the life of a loved one.

The video tells the stories of three people with visa problems, living with the stress of not knowing where to turn next. The advice it offers is simple: contact Immigration and get the right information.

Scenic Rim Regional Council will provide a 50% rebate on the purchase of selected compost bins as part of its continuing support for International Composting Awareness Week (7-12 May).

The Pavilion, with its unique position and unlimited potential. An exceptional opportunity to fashion its future. Rejuvenate the restaurant back to its former glory or may be its a residence that you wish to create.

Australia's National Permaculture Day has gone global. A worldwide celebration of self-reliance is about to take place as permaculture practitioners from California to Cameroon open their properties and share their skills for International Permaculture Day (IPD).

So I went out on a mission To The Olive Branch (health food store in North Tamborine) to see what sorts of alternate flours there were It was a whole new world for me, I normally just skim through that isle. To my delight I found all sorts of gluten free whole grain flours ready for me to cook with!!

 The all new touring sensation Nitro Circus Live, having just performed its biggest ever show to a sell-out crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is set to embark on its ambitious 40 city tour of Europe, the USA and Australia in 2012.