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

From a boy with a push bike to climbing mountain peaks

1 week ago | canungratimes.com.au | Cindy Lever

SINCE getting his first push bike and disappearing all day with the other local boys into the forests around Clophill in England, adventure has coursed through Howard Rogers’ veins. Moving to New Zealand to study forestry provided a perfect opportunity to explore its mountains. Howard joined a group becoming one of the first to undertake an unsupported traverse of the South Island of New Zealand, climbing the main peaks of the Southern Alps over a three-month period.
From a boy with a push bike to climbing mountain peaks

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

SINCE getting his first push bike and disappearing all day with the other local boys into the forests around Clophill in England, adventure has coursed through Howard Rogers’ veins. Moving to New Zealand to study forestry provided a perfect opportunity to explore its mountains. Howard joined a group becoming one of the first to undertake an unsupported traverse of the South Island of New Zealand, climbing the main peaks of the Southern Alps over a three-month period.
Cyclone Alfred a good reminder to connect with neighbours

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

IN the process of preparing and cleaning up after Cyclone Alfred, one of the things that can be forgotten is the mental toll it takes. Understanding this strain and seeing it first hand while working with the Chainsaw Warriors, psychologist and owner of Tamborine Mountain Psychology, Nev Jones, put his training to use supporting many of our most vulnerable residents.
Dreamy garden shed a winner

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

THINK of the garden shed and you think of something masculine filled with power tools and messy shelves overflowing with stuff. But Pam Glucina’s garden shed is definitely not masculine, nor filled with power tools; it’s a dreamy, inspiring oasis, complete with a crystal chandelier. “I needed a space where I could store my tools and was convenient to work from,” she said of her delightful little shed tucked away in her garden.
Belated show celebration

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

THE sun came out to shine for the ‘Show After the Blow’ Tamborine Mountain Community CelebrationThe event was held in lieu of the annual Tamborine Mountain Show, cancelled due to damage to the grounds caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. It was a festive day of live music, eating competitions, jumping castles, line dancing and disaster awareness displays.
International Women’s Day High Tea Raises Funds for Vulnerable Cambodians

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

Around 80 women and children gathered for a belated International Women’s Event hosted by Erica Bartle at the Furness residence. Cyclone Alfred may have delayed the event, but everyone was keen to come together and celebrate. The high tea raised and impressive $4,500 for the charity Women are Gold, which strives to prevent trafficking of women and children in Cambodia by providing them with education and opportunities for a brighter future.
A True Saviour - The Canungra Times

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

AS THE rain pelted down and the winds roared, Pastor David Mugridge had only the thoughts of the community on his mind and how best to serve his community in need. Thanks to members of his Presbyterian Church, who donated a generator after the tornado, the senior pastor was able to open his church doors to the community in its time of need. “We are in a great location, easily visible on Main Street, so we always knew this would be a good place for refuge,” he said.
Unlicensed parks operators issued warning

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

NATIONAL Parks and Wildlife conducted compliance checks recently after reports of unlicensed tour operators conducting tours on the mountain. A spokesperson for the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation said together with the police they conducted compliance activities within the Joalah section Tamborine National Park to ensure commercial tour operators had valid permits. “Three people had valid permits that allowed them to conduct commercial tours.
Govenor-General visits the mountain

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

The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, was a welcome visitor to Tamborine Mountain recently where she spoke with the Mayor, Councillors, Council staff, emergency services representatives and members of the local community in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Govenor-General visits the mountain

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

The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, was a welcome visitor to Tamborine Mountain recently where she spoke with the Mayor, Councillors, Council staff, emergency services representatives and members of the local community in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.