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Community Painting and poetry @ Birdweek Celebration

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Visitors and guests to Mt Barney Lodge can lend their creative prowess to a giant community fabric painting that will celebrate birds, landscapes and the Scenic Rim geology.

On Saturday September 10, regional artists Dr John Jackson and Dave Groom will lead The Rim Community Art & Ecology Project.

They will guide hands-on painting for people of all ages.

Regional poet and writer Sally MacKinnon will also work with visitors and guests to craft words, poems and stories which speak of the regional landscapes and creatures through fun creative writing processes.

Both activities are free and will be running between 10am and 3pm at Mt Barney Lodge. All equipment is supplied.

The painting and poetry created at the Birdweek Celebration will contribute to “The Rim” 2012 community art exhibition and community publication which will celebrate our region’s ancient landscapes and the love our people and communities have for the Scenic Rim region. (more…)

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Camp for Koalas @ Mt Barney

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Mums and dads – bring your ‘little koalas’ to Mt Barney this month to camp under the gum trees and help save native koalas.
September 7 is National Threatened Species Day and the Australian Koala Foundation has declared all of September, ‘Save the Koala’ month.
Mt Barney Lodge is supporting the Australian Koala Foundation’s education and conservation push by donating children’s camping fees to the Foundation from September 1 to 15. Kids will also receive a sticker and koala tattoo.
To book your camping spot call 55 44 3233 or email info@mtbarneylodge.com.au

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Music, fashion, performance and more

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

THE Boonah IGA Arts Festival starts on Saturday September 2 and culminates in the hugely-popular Jazz in the Scenic Rim on September 11.
The annual festival offers something for young and old and showcases the very talented residents who call the Scenic Rim home.
This year’s theme is Fear or Fantasy and the 2011 festival features a number of new events and categories.
Festival President, Wilson Neuendorf, says the event is about encouraging as many people as possible to experience the joy of a cultural activity.
Mr Neuendorf says each year the festival is changed slightly in response to feedback. And that’s why this year there’s a new event on the program – Taking it to the Streets. On Saturday musicians, artists and performers will take the Festival out among shoppers along the High Street, offering free entertainment and fun. The Art Award entries will also be open for viewing at the Cultural Centre on Saturday morning. (more…)

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Lillydale Farmstay recognised again

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Rebecca Hudson, who runs the Lillydale Farmstay with her parents Pam and Doug Hardgrave, was recently named QLD Young Regional Achiever by the Australian Regional Tourism Network.
Rebecca and her family welcome thousands of visitors each year to their farm near the Mt Barney National Park. Visitors learn about farm life and can collect eggs, milk cows and feed baby animals during their stay.
The ARTN is the peak national body for tourism and the ARTN Young Regional Tourism Achiever is a hotly-contested and prestigious national award which seeks to recognise excellence and passion for regional tourism.
Rebecca has been involved in running the farm for the past 10 years. She grew up on the farm and moved overseas for a number of years, but continued to provide advice to her parents from abroad. She now lives nearby with her husband and enjoys introducing young families to the lifestyle she has always known.
“Because it’s a small business we look after all areas together,” says Rebecca.
“One day I might be in the office, the next day I’ll be with the animals, the next day I’ll be cleaning. It’s pretty amazing … a lot of kids come here and have never seen cattle before. Sometimes it’s their first time seeing a dog.”
www.lillydale.com.au

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Documentary and speaker festival runs throughout September

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The inaugural Boondocs documentary and speaker festival kicks off on Thursday September 1 with a visit from AFL great Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico and a double-feature presentation.
Boondocs is the creation of one of Boonah’s newest residents, Kimberley Sakzewski, who has compiled a thought-provoking schedule for every Thursday in September.
Kimberley’s professional background is in film and television and she’s keen to lend her knowledge and contacts to her new hometown.
“I grew up in regional Queensland and we always get things last,” she says.
“Why should regional audiences be disadvantaged?”
The event begins on Thursday night with Marc Radomsky’s award-winning documentary Tackling Peace, the story of Israeli and Palestinian youths who unit over a game of Aussie Rules. The film features Dipper, who will speak about the role of sport in peace and reconciliation. (more…)

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Lost World Valley a frenzy of ancient arts

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Garden Hill at the Lost World Gallery and Museum is hosting an Ancient Arts Revival over four days from September 21 to 24.
Workshops in whip making, spinning, dyeing, weaving, felting, sandstone carving and many other ancient arts are on offer.
Take a master class in blacksmithing, learn how to bind your own books.
Play a part in ensuring these ancient crafts do not disappear. (more…)

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Cycle QLD event coming to Boonah

Monday, August 29th, 2011

NINE days, 570km, 800 cyclists and 140 supporters – this year’s Cycle QLD event is on track to be a big one.
The Goondiwindi to Brisbane ride leaves on September 10 and passes through Boonah and the Scenic Rim on Friday September 16.
Riders will spend one night in Boonah and a packed touring schedule has been planned.
Cycle Queensland Event Operations and Logistics Manager Graeme Ferguson says the cycle route is altered each year. The event – now in its 10th year – has previously stopped over in Boonah in 2005 and Mr Ferguson believes local businesses have much to gain from the influx of nearly 1000 people for the night. (more…)

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Sky Villas on track for December opening

Monday, August 29th, 2011

The historic Binna Burra Mountain Lodge is aiming to increase its market share in the thriving eco-tourism sector, with the launch of 18 luxury sky lodge apartments in December.
The Sky Villas will be sold freehold to private buyers and will be available for short-term lease to visitors to the family-friendly resort. They will be managed by Binna Burra Lodge.
Stage one will cost $12 million and is part of a multistage, 15-year redevelopment plan.
Binna Burra Lodge chairman Hal Morris says the business has returned to basics under a new board elected in 2008, simplifying and repackaging its product.
“We aim to provide a modern expression of the things that made Binna Burra strong from day one,” he says.
“The concept of the master plan is about creating a walkable village, with a linking track from the new sky lodges to the existing lodge and down the spine to Campground Hill. We see it developing almost like an island in the sky, or a ski lodge-type village where you leave your car when you arrive and don’t see it until you leave.” (more…)

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Love is in the Air

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Love was in the air above Canungra recently, when two blokes decided to ‘pop the question’ to their girlfriends while sailing over the Scenic Rim in a hot air balloon.
Hot Air Balloon Scenic Rim say visitors often choose a hot air balloon flight to mark a special occasion, but never before have they been witness to two marriage proposals in one morning.
Couples Daniel and Paulette from South Australia and Brisbane visitors Chris and Joady (pictured) will always remember where they became engaged – somewhere between Canungra and Beaudesert in the basket of a hot air balloon. (more…)

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10 things to do in the Scenic Rim in September

Monday, August 29th, 2011

September is a buzzing, action-packed month in the Scenic Rim. It’s not a matter of ‘what shall we do’ this month, but a case of ‘how much can we fit in?’ Which events will you go to?

1. Boondocs
Every Thursday in September, Boonah Cultural Centre
Boondocs is a new documentary and speaker festival being staged in Boonah. Watch the documentary and discuss afterwards with a guest speaker. Films screen every Thursday during September. Find the full schedule at www.boondocs.com.au

2. IGA Boonah Arts Festival
September 3-11, various locations Boonah
A popular annual festival celebrating the arts through song, show, photography, dance and performance. Young and old come together for this diverse event. Go to the website for more details.

3. Darlington Community Markets
September 4, Darlington State School
This new community market will feature stalls selling locally-made, high-quality and home-grown goods. Entry is free and there’s plenty on offer for all of the family. The market runs from 9am to 2pm at the Darlington State School.

4. Jazz in the Scenic Rim
September 11, Bunjurgen Vineyard Estate
The Caxton Street Jazz Band will perform on a stage set among the vines at the Bunjurgen Vineyard. Their performance concludes the popular Boonah Arts Festival and the ticket price includes a gourmet picnic lunch. Wine will be on sale and a number of arts and gourmet food stalls will be onsite. Buy tickets online

5. Stinson Walk
September 3, O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat
Retrace Bernard O’Reillys famous journey through mountainous rainforest terrain as he searched for survivors of the Stinson plane crash more than 70 years ago. This is one of Australia’s iconic walks and is a rugged, yet rewarding, journey.
For details and a full 2011 schedule of walks go to www.oreillys.com.au

6. Mt Barney Lodge Birdweek
September 7-12, Mt Barney Lodge
This is the third annual Bird Week hosted by Mt Barney Lodge and during the week a number of experts will conduct talks, tours, slideshows and workshops to extend your birding knowledge. Find out more here

7.Go to a Country Show
Beaudesert Show
September 9-10, Beaudesert Showgrounds.
A good old-fashioned country show, featuring cattle, horses, poultry, cake-baking and much more. Go the website for all the details

Tamborine Mountain Show
Saturday September 24, Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds. Find out more at the website

8. Goondiwindi to Brisbane (via Boonah) Bike ride
September 10 to 18, Boonah
A 570km bike ride that travels from Goondiwindi to Brisbane over nine days. The cyclists will spend the night in Boonah on September 16. Interested in joining the ride? Find out how here

9. Ancient Arts Revival
September 21-24, Garden Hill Lost World Valley
Learn some of the forgotten ancient arts before they disappear. Enrol in a three or four day workshop and learn arts such as bookbinding, blacksmithing, whip making and more. The revival finishes with a public exhibition on Saturday September 24. More information here

10. Springtime on the Mountain
September 30 – October 2, Tamborine Mountain
Take the opportunity to visit six beautiful private Tamborine Mountain gardens during the Springtime on the Mountain Festival. Find out more at the website

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