Cindy Lever

Contributor at Kidspot

Writer and Editor at Freelance

I’m a freelance journalist, mum and farmer. Love my job and my animals.

Articles

Council pushes ahead on Shelf Road - Tamborine Mountain News

4 days ago | tmnews.com.au | Cindy Lever

Scenic Rim Regional Council have begun preparations to begin construction of the new Shelf Road despite one resident saying they expect there will be a mass exodus of residents from the road. The resident, who wished to remain anonymous, is one of several living on the road whose house has been damaged by subsidence.
Rural Fire Brigade recognised for storm cleanup

5 days ago | tmnews.com.au | Cindy Lever

The Christmas storms ripped through Tamborine Mountain and the recovery effort in the aftermath was a mammoth task requiring many organisations as well as community volunteers. In April members of the Tamborine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade were recognised as Queensland Disaster Resilience Champions by the State Government for their efforts.
The Mountain rocks for local family - The Canungra Times

2 weeks ago | canungratimes.com.au | Cindy Lever

Musicians from around Australia will rock the mountain for J-Fest on May 3 raising money for a much-loved local family battling cancer. The festival will feature a lineup of 13 bands and soloists, including Russell Smith and fellow Brolga member, Lee Morgan, Haystack Mountain Hermits, Blind Corners, Allan Caswell and Dane Sharp. Russell, who put the event together, said it was a great opportunity for the community to again come together and rally behind one of their own.
A passion for fashion

2 weeks ago | canungratimes.com.au | Cindy Lever

ANGIE Varnam’s life has been filled with fashion, photography and fun. In her younger years she developed a love of photography and from her dark room at home she produced incredible photos of rock and roll stars as she travelled the country covering all the big festivals. “I was privileged getting to meet and hang with some amazing bands and artists,” she recalled.
Report highlights lessons to be learnt from Alfred

2 weeks ago | canungratimes.com.au | Cindy Lever

A report into the response of community, Scenic Rim Regional Council and individuals following Cyclone Alfred has found a need for improvement at all levels, but primarily Council. One of the key findings of The Tamborine Mountain Community Disaster Response Report – Cyclone Alfred was the lack of confidence in the Scenic Rim Regional Council.
Tamborine Mountain News

2 weeks ago | tmnews.com.au | Cindy Lever

LIKE many residents Khim and David Hay experienced days of fear and trepidation as news of Cyclone Alfred approached. However, for the elderly couple, having felt the land slip out from under their dream home for many years they feared this time they may die in their house. Instead of sleeping in their bedroom, which sits on the side of the house perched on a cliff now, they moved to other side of the house.
Who is the Mystery Pothole Painter?

3 weeks ago | canungratimes.com.au | Cindy Lever

TAMBORINE Mountain is famous for many things, but one thing locals wish it was less well known for is its potholes. After what has felt like months of rain they appear to multiply like rabbits. There would be few who haven’t cursed as they’ve thumped through one or worse still, blown a tyre. And as quickly as the Scenic Rim Regional Council repairs them, the rain hits and back they come. One of the original pothole spray painters laughed, saying he used to paint a lot.
Report highlights lessons to be learnt from Alfred

3 weeks ago | tmnews.com.au | Cindy Lever

A report into the response of community, Scenic Rim Regional Council and individuals following Cyclone Alfred has found a need for improvement at all levels, but primarily Council. One of the key findings of The Tamborine Mountain Community Disaster Response Report – Cyclone Alfred was the lack of confidence in the Scenic Rim Regional Council.
Tamborine Mountain News

3 weeks ago | tmnews.com.au | Cindy Lever

ANGIE Varnam’s life has been filled with fashion, photography and fun. In her younger years she developed a love of photography and from her dark room at home she produced incredible photos of rock and roll stars as she travelled the country covering all the big festivals. “I was privileged getting to meet and hang with some amazing bands and artists,” she recalled.
The Mountain rocks for local family - Tamborine Mountain News

3 weeks ago | tmnews.com.au | Cindy Lever

Musicians from around Australia will rock the mountain for J-Fest on May 3 raising money for a much-loved local family battling cancer. The festival will feature a lineup of 13 bands and soloists, including Russell Smith and fellow Brolga member, Lee Morgan, Haystack Mountain Hermits, Blind Corners, Allan Caswell and Dane Sharp. Russell, who put the event together, said it was a great opportunity for the community to again come together and rally behind one of their own.