I am attending the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout and am looking for donations to support the homeless. Why am I appealing to you and why am I attending? Because I am from the street and I was homeless. Click here for the audio of my story. And here is my personal journey. You can help
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Scenic Rim 4Real Milk about to launch

Scenic Rim 4Real Milk will be launched on June 25 at the Scenic Rim Eat Local Week at 1pm, to be officiated by Minister John McVeigh.  Part of the event will give the public a chance to sample the milk, view the robotic dairy and experience the whole process of producing, processing a
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Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
Because YOU voted with your hearts, we have won another award. Thank you again for believing in us. We feel humble in our gratitude. Here is what they said…    “TripAdvisor is awarding the Escarpment Retreat & Day Spa with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence. This pr
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CEO Sleepout

ceo sleepout
Here is a picture of me getting ready for the annual Vinnies Sleepout. We are wanting to raise the visibility of homelessness in Australia and have decided to contribute ourselves. We have created a package where we will give $50 to Vinnies and also give you a $100 discount for helpin
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Mother’s Day Menu at La Ferme Provencale

la ferme provencale
$67 Four-course Mothers’ Day Menu SPOIL MUM, AND THE WHOLE FAMILY! WITH THIS ULTIMATE FRENCH MENU Here is our Mothers’ Day Menu, served all day on Mothers’ Day, Sunday 12 May, at lunch and dinner: APÉRITIF A glass of Kir royal, Kir Blanc, Belgium Beer or La FermeR
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Face to Face

face to face
Face to Face This exhibition is currently showing at Gallery Works Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm through May and June 2013 May is a good time for art lovers to visit because dozens of artists in the region open their studios The Tamborine Mountain Artist Stud
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Open Studios Mt Tamborine

open studios mt tamborine
Scenic Rim Regional Council is committed to promoting the arts as a tool for cultural expression and development. Cultural engagement and participation is recognised by Council as integral to building community capacity. Mt Tamborine is home to acclaimed artists, musicians and perform
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My Story

helping our community
  My name is Gary Poole and I am the owner of The Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa. This winter, I will take part in an event called CEO Sleepout in Brisbane where I will be given three pieces of cardboard and a cup of soup for a night to simulate the experience of homeless people.
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Inexpensive Ways To Get From The Airport To Mt Tamborine

Tour Of Mount Tamborine
      Getting from Coolangatta Airport to Mt Tamborine via taxi can be quite expensive. I would budget around $180 to get to the Escarpment and maybe  $200 to get to other properties on our mountain Less expensive is a personalised pickup of $165 for two people provided
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