The Tamborine Mountain Eagles Under 18s beat Broadbeach United 2-0 in the grand final on September 11. Coach Mark Benson said the win followed several years of development for a group he has coached since the Under 13s. The Eagles had lost earlier decider matches, including an Under 16 grand final. Broadbeach had won the premiership, but the Eagles beat them in a penalty shootout in the semi-final and again in the decider. Benson said the team's win gave the players a memory that would last their lifetimes.
Tamborine Mountain U3A is bringing mature residents and retirees together through a wide range of classes and events. The group has run on the mountain since 2007. Members can take part in activities including ballet, card games, pickleball, language classes and novel discussions. Branch Secretary Bev Kirk says the group helps prevent loneliness and keeps members engaged. The U3A also runs events at local businesses, including a Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Night on October 23 at the Fox and Hounds.
Garden owners and more than seventy volunteers welcomed visitors to Springtime 2026 on Tamborine Mountain over three days. Scenic Rim Mayor Tom Sharp opened the event at the Belicia gardens. Visitors enjoyed Devonshire teas, a plant sale, live music and a picnic spot run by local groups. Organisers have announced the next event will run from September 24 to 26, 2027.
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The Tamborine Mountain Bushrats held their senior men's end-of-season awards dinner at St Bernards Hotel on September 26. Ethan Sutherland received the Ned Kelly Award for courage, and also won Most Improved Forward. Daniel Macauley took the Slammin' Sam Backo Best Forward Award, and Edward Brimelow was voted Players' Player by his teammates. Coach Todd Tasker said the group had stuck together through a challenging season and built a culture based on accountability and effort.
Shop owners on Gallery Walk were left shocked after a plant was stolen from outside their business on September 23. Kenneth Veitch, who owns A Wee Bit o' Scotland with his wife Laura, saw a woman take the plant and walk away up the road. Laura said the shop has often had cuttings taken from its plants, but removing a whole plant was different. Volunteers from the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club had recently revitalised the gardens ahead of Springtime on the Mountain. Kenneth said the theft has made him reconsider replacing the plant.
Shontae Iafeta is building practical experience while she studies journalism. She feels a strong commitment to regional reporting and believes it matters to the communities it serves. Iafeta is known for forming genuine relationships with the people she interviews. She holds the view that everyone deserves a chance to have their experiences shared publicly, and she often points to the idea that everyone has a story worth telling.
Tamborine Mountain resident Betty Birch has died at the age of 83 after several years of illness. She is remembered for her devotion to family, her love of cooking and her collection of teddy bears. Born in Victoria in 1942, Betty later moved to Queensland with her husband Richard. The couple ran a bed and breakfast on Tamborine Mountain, where Betty took over the local shop Teddies on Tamborine. The shop drew collectors from across the country and overseas until changing retail habits and online shopping led to its closure.
A new comedy called O Woe Is Me will be staged at the Zamia Theatre on Tamborine Mountain from October 16 to 31, 2026. The production reworks scenes from Macbeth, Othello, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, mixing original Shakespearean text with contemporary dialogue, physical theatre and Australian pop-culture references. It explores why the women in Shakespeare's tragedies so often end in madness, violence or death. Audiences do not need prior knowledge of Shakespeare to enjoy the show.
The Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival returns from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, marking its 19th year. A free Scarecrow Trail runs across the mountain over the three days. The main festival is held at Cauldron Distillery on Saturday 31 October, with gates opening at 12.30pm and entertainment from 1pm. Live bands, face painting, animals, pig racing and food trucks are planned. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $7 for children and $35 for families. The Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce organises the event.
Club Tamborine is bringing back its Halloween Party and Melbourne Cup Luncheon, encouraging locals to dress up. Events coordinator Helen McAteer says adults often enjoy Halloween and welcome the chance to join in. Prizes will be awarded for best-dressed, including staff's choice and people's choice, and a costume parade is planned at both events. The Halloween Party runs on October 30 from 5.30pm to 8pm, followed by live music from local band Lock Stock & Blues until 11pm. The Melbourne Cup Luncheon is on November 3 from 11.30am, with tickets at $90 per person.
Tamborine Mountain Little Athletics will start its 2026/27 season next month with two Come and Try meets on October 9 and 16. The meets let new athletes try the sport before committing to a full season. Club president Hope Kerslake said about 30 athletes had registered so far, and she expects numbers to grow. The club will again run its Tiny Tots program for children aged three to five, alongside regular Friday meets. Committee plans include permanent throwing circles and discus cages at the Long Road Sports Centre.
Grapes of Mirth will hold its comedy and wine festival at Cauldron Distillery on Tamborine Mountain on November 10. Six comedians, including Tommy Little, Mel Buttle, Rhys Nicholson, Pete Helliar and Urvi Majumdar, will perform, with founder Merrick Watts as MC. It is the festival's first visit to South-East Queensland. Festival director Rowan Smith said the event will also feature Queensland wineries and a closing dance set by DJ Pedro Moshman. The event is 60 per cent sold out, and organisers expect it to sell out six weeks before the date.
