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A great and well attended night was held on Friday 3rd February at Moriarty Park to present the annual FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year Awards. The guest speaker was the 2005 recipient of the Moriarty Park Sportsperson of the Year - World Champion Hang Glider Jonny Durand. Jonny is a Beechmont local who has achieved marvellous success in the world of hang gliding and is leading the world ranking this year. Jonny is heading to Brazil in August this year for the World Championships. It was inspirational for everyone present to hear Jonny, and fellow hang glider Ken Hill, speak, and realise the tremendous achievements and success that can be reached in one’s chosen sport with dedication, practice and passion. As ever the judging was a difficult process but Moriarty Park President Bren Dalby thanked the three judges and said they reached convincing results for both awards. Murphy Baker took out the Foodworks Sportsperson of the Year 2016 for his great soccer accomplishments. Murphy attended,after being invited, a West Ham Youth Academy in London in Easter 2016 and was evaluated either a Fair or Good for every category by West Ham coaches. No mean feat!!! Murph has now trialled and been invited to play in the Under 13 National Premier League on the Gold Coast for this season. Murphy was also accepted for an academic and sports scholarship at The Southport School in 2017 as a Year 7 and looks forward to playing soccer for his new school too.

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Morgan Lee was the popular recipient of the FoodWorks Achiever of the Year Award for an unbelievable list of amazing swimming achievements over all strokes, distances and classes! Morgan is a regular swimmer at Canungra Pool and represented Tamborine Mountain State High School at District, Regional and State level in 2016. Morgan competed and finished very well in the Queensland School Sports Championships and on the strength of her success there was selected for the 2016 School Sport Australia Swimming Championships. The list of Morgan’s achievements is incredible, as is she. The Moriarty Park Committee would like to thank Tony and Anne from Foodworks who sponsor this event every year, enabling

monthly award recipients to receive $50 Foodworks voucher and a $50 Sportys voucher, as well as providing the trophies and the catering requirements. Thank you to all who attended and all who helped on the night - especially in the clean up afterwards where it was so lovely that everyone just found a mop, broom, towel The raffle on the night cleared well over $100 for the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. The total amount was donated and a paver in the Walk for Wildlife was requested in the name of Murphy Baker - a lasting reminder of his sporting achievements. Mrs Pam Moriarty took out the ‘big’ prize in the raffle of two Hot Air Balloon rides donated by Murray from Go Ballooning.

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Community in Shock - Roslyn Lodge Set to Close

Tamborine Mountain’s only aged care facility is set to close on 31st March following an announcement by Queensland aged care provider PresCare at a meeting on 9th February. The decision shocked staff, residents and their families who say they had no prior indication that the 38 bed facility would be closed. Chief Executive Officer, Greg Skelton said the age and maintence of the building and ongoing struggle to keep the facility financial viable have forced the closure. In a statement release on 28 February, Mr Skelton said the building itself is not fitfor-purpose as it was built as a hostel, not a high-care facility. “With the changing needs of the community, the building has significant limitations that will, over time, create a potential risk to the safety and wellbeing of our residents and staff. This is not acceptable.” Mr Skelton said there have been a number of studies to assess if construction on the block and adjacent block could bring it into line with PresCare’s standards of care, however no viable options were able to be identified.

Tamborine Mountain resident Janet Green said the closure of Roslyn Lodge will result in some families being separated. “We have no public transport on the Mountain and the closure is going to make life very difficult for couples where one is in care and the other can not drive,” said Janet. Mr Skelton’s statement said that PresCare put Roslyn Lodge up for sale in 2014 through an aged care sales agent. “A number of aged care providers conducted due diligence analysis on the site

and all concluded, as we did, that the location is no longer viable as an Aged Care facility.” Roslyn Lodge has appointed a Tranition/Case Manager to work with providers to secure transfers of residents to other facilities. Prescare’s web site states simply “Roslyn Lodge is not accepting new residents at this time.”

Council Notices SRRC Free Tree Program Free trees will be available to residents of SRRC as part of Councils Free Tree Program on Saturday 4 March 2017. Residents must present their Free Tree Voucher (delivered with their July 2016 rates notice) in order to collect their free trees. Trees will be distributed at Springleigh Park, Boonah between the hours of 8am and 12 noon. Community Trees Initiative Applications for the 2017 round of Council’s Community Trees Initiative are now open to community groups across the Scenic Rim. For information or to apply for the Community Trees Initiative, visit Council’s website to download a factsheet and application form. Alternatively, call Council’s Environmental Policy and Services team. Applications close Friday 17 March. Clean Up Australia Day Residents and Community Groups are encouraged to participate in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 5 March. Register a clean-up site or join an existing site by visiting www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or contact Council’s Waste Education Officer. Free Grazing and Stream Bank Workshop Learn more about the importance of conserving and utilising water and the

riparian areas on your property, including drought impact mitigation, off stream water management, soil conservation and pasture management. The workshops will be held at the following locations: • Mt Alford School of Arts Hall - 21 March • Beaudesert Showgrounds Stewards Room - 22 March • Canungra School of Arts Hall - 23 March RSVP by 16 March 2017. To register visit council’s website. Savvy Scenic Rim A series of ten minute talks covering a range of topics, including dementia/ Alzheimers, oral health, autism, immunisation and much more, with giveaways, morning tea and information stalls, 9.30am to 12 noon. • 15 March - Zamia Theatre, Tamborine Mountain • 16 March - Boonah Cultural Centre • 21 March - The Centre Beaudesert Be Healthy and Active 2017 BHA offers flexible fitness opportunities for everyone across the region. Get moving and improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Check out the school holiday program - there are adventures to challenge and excite the kids, and

yoga development aimed at high school students to learn stress management skills and build resilience. Visit Council’s website for more information. Scenic Rim Eat Local Week Expressions of interest in hosting events during Scenic Rim Eat Local Week close on Friday 3 April. For more information visit www.eatlocalweek.com.au

LIBRARIES International Women’s Day Sheena Callaghan of True Relationships and Reproductive Health will be speaking at Tamborine Mountain Library about aging, menopause and sexual health from 10am, 8 March. Sheena Callaghan has worked as a nurse and midwife for over 20 years and is involved with the writing and delivery of relationship and sexuality education programs.

LIVE @ THE CENTRE MATINEE CONCERT SERIES 2017 The Bella Fontes Friday 3 March 11am, morning tea 10am $16; Groups 10+ $12.50 @ The Centre Beaudesert

CINEMA Friday Flicks @ Boonah Cultural Centre Adults $10; Conc. $7.50 - Tickets at door Keeping Up With The Joneses (M) Friday 3 March 10am & 7pm New! Movie Date Night The Girl On The Train (MA15+) Saturday 11 March 7pm @ Boonah Cultural Centre Movie $15; Food for sale from 6.30pm Must be ordered by Thursday 9 March Visit www.liveatthecentre.com.au for a menu Classic Flick Fiddler On The Roof (G) Thursday 16 March 10am $5 (incl. morning tea from 9.30am) @ The Centre Beaudesert SCENIC RIM WRITERS Tuesday 7 March 10am RSVP 5540 5050 @ The Centre Beaudesert NUTRITIONAL MYTH BUSTER SEMINAR Wednesday 1 March 9.15am @ Boonah Cultural Centre For bookings and more information, visit www.liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 5540 5050 or 5463 3068

Council correspondence should be addressed to: c/- Craig Barke, Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 25, Beaudesert, QLD, 4285 For more information, visit www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au or phone 5540 5111 or 1300 360 555

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It’s all smiles at Canungra Dental. After 43 years of service to the community Dr Robert Smith is happy to be handing over the dental clinic to a wonderful young family. Dr Dallin Leneham and his wife Alanna have recently taken ownership of the clinic and couldn’t be happier. Dr Dallin was keen to work in a rural setting after living and working in Goondiwindi. So when he heard Dr Robert was retiring he jumped at the chance to work in the township of Canungra. “My wife grew up around here so we were already familiar with how beautiful Canungra and its people are. We just couldn’t pass up such a good opportunity,” said Dallin. Dallin loves working in a smaller town and is excited to really get to know his patients. “In the bigger cities and with dental corporations, patients can become just a number but I like to make sure I know all my patients and their needs. It’s more personal that way,” he said. Canungra Dental will re-open its doors on 27th February, boasting a new clinic equipped and ready to go with happy gas, invisalign, new software and digital technology.

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Dr Robert Smith congratulates the new owner of Canungra Dental, Dr Dallin Leneham

“We are so excited to bring new services to the people of Canungra, along with the equipment upgrade we will be able to provide a broader range of services including implants, invisalign and happy gas,” said Dallin. Despite Dallin’s extra education in speciality areas such as oral surgery and implants, his greatest skill may just be making balloon

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animals. He is often caught having a great laugh whenever he sees his smaller patients and hopes to be able to put a smile on their faces. “Creating an environment where my patients feel at ease and as calm as possible is important to me. I just want to take away the fear of dentistry so people are able to leave with a positive experience” he said.

Scenic Rim Road Network Expands Scenic Rim’s official road network is set to grow by more than six kilometres with five sections of unsealed road to be added to the local Roads Asset Register. Council is currently responsible for a regional road network spanning more than 1800 kilometres, including 800-plus kilometres of gravel road. Corporate and Community Services Committee chair Cr Virginia West said Council’s Provision of Road Network Policy allowed Council to add road extensions or new sections of road onto its Roads Asset Register for the purposes of control and maintenance. “This most often occurs when new roads are created as part of a residential sub-division. “There are, however, instances where sections of unsealed road have not been recognised on Council’s Roads Asset Register. In most cases, it is an historic oversight dating back many years. “Council is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of road assets across the Scenic Rim and, as part of this process, identified a number of previously unresolved road ownership issues.” “Addressing these issues allows Council to formalise its ownership and take on responsibility for ongoing maintenance. This outcome forms part of our commitment to providing an Accessible and Serviced Region to our community.” Council has resolved to add the following routes to its Roads Register: • 610-metre section of track known as Blanks Rd at Running Creek • 180-metre service track off Boonah-Fassifern Rd at Fassifern • 960-metre section of formed track beyond Flying Fox Rd at Ferny Glen • 2850-metre section of formed track beyond Brennan Rd at Allenview • 1430-metre section of track comprising Armstrong Rd at Biddaddaba (inclusive of a section known as Cawley Lane West).

Swimming Season Extended Scenic Rim’s annual swimming season at public pools has been extended by a fortnight as a result of continuing hot weather conditions. The swimming season would normally conclude on 31st March but extended operating hours has been scheduled for the benefit of local patrons. The season will continue over the Easter school holidays, concluding the day prior to the Good Friday public holiday (14th April). Revised operating hours for 1st to 13th April are as follows: Beaudesert: • Monday - Friday 6am-10am • Saturday 12pm-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm Boonah: • Monday - Friday 6am-10am Canungra: • Monday - Friday 6am-10am & 2pm-6pm • Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday10am -4pm Tamborine Mountain: • Monday - Friday 6am-6pm • Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

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This year one of Canungra’s landmark buildings, the Canungra Hotel, is celebrating its 80th year. The Kidston Street site of the Hotel was originally occupied by a guesthouse named ‘Bellissima’. Built by Romeo Lahey in 1916 to plans drawn up by J H Burley, ‘Bellissima’ was named after the ship that brought the Lahey family to Sydney from Ireland in 1861. This unlicensed two-storey guesthouse had its own electricity plant, a water and septic system and was considered one of the finest hotels in Queensland. Over the years, many visiting dignitaries were accommodated there, including the State Governor and the Premier. A feature of the dining room was a huge table made from a single slab of rosewood. The guesthouse was operated by the Lahey firm until 1927, when it was taken over by David Lahey, who sold it to Bernard William Conaghan. Mr Conaghan renamed it the ‘Canungra Hotel’ and was granted a licence in 1928, making it the first licensed premises in Canungra. After the hotel was licensed, a bar was built on the eastern side of the building, with a billiard room next to the bar. The Conaghans left in 1934 and Mrs Cronin became licensee, followed by Cyril Aylemore in 1937. Unfortunately, the beautiful old wooden building was destroyed by fire on Friday 22nd January 1937. At that time the building was owned by Mr Shaw of Sydney, who then rebuilt it in its present form. The new hotel bar was opened for the first time by Mrs Keating and daughters, the new licensees on Thursday 9th October 1937. In the war years Mrs Earl was in charge of the hotel, followed by the Jorms, then A D and A F Johnston. As befits a building with nearly a century of history, the hotel is reputed to host a couple of resident ghosts. It has also featured in a Hollywood film, Today the Canungra Hotel is owned by Walsh and Associates and is a landmark of the town, popular with locals and tourists alike.

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Historical Book for Showgrounds Canungra Sports & Recreation Grounds (Showgrounds)

A meeting will be held on Sunday 19th March at 2pm at Canungra Showgrounds with a view to collecting photos, memoirs, stories etc of past sporting and recreational clubs. In 2018 the Grounds will be celebrating 100 years and the aim is to write a book on this history. All interested parties please attend. Enquiries to President Wayne 0418 879 181 or Secretary Erin 0417 430 145.

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Orchid and Foliage Autumn Show

The Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage Society’s Autumn Show for Orchid and Foliage Plants is on Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 March 2017, in the Canungra School of Arts Hall in Pine Street, Canungra. There will not only be many orchids in spectacular bloom, especially native orchids, but also ferns, begonias, bromeliads, and aroids on display. There will also be orchids and foliage plants grown by local society members on sale at reasonable prices. Several local growers will be selling orchids and giving advice while other trade tables will be selling orchid and plant growing accessories and plant products. There will be also a cake and craft stall run by a local organisation. The show runs from 8.00am to 3.00pm on the Saturday and from 9.00am to 2.00pm on the Sunday. A knowledgeable and experienced orchid grower will be speaking on “The Basics for Growing Orchids” at 9.00am, at 11.00am on the Saturday and from 10.30am on the Sunday. Admission is $3.00. Refreshments will be available. There is much off-street parking. For more information contact Peter Rice – Secretary - on 5543 2108 or visit the Beaudesert District Orchid and Foliage Society’s web site at www.bdofs.com.

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No Local Treatment for Lyme

Beechmont resident, Rachel Allen, has been living with Lyme disease for more than five years. Her symptoms include chronic migraine, chronic fatigue, flu-like symptoms, insomnia and joint pain. After receiving multiple paralysis tick bites, Rachel’s life changed overnight. She became ill in late 2011, and after years of misdiagnosis, she was finally clinically diagnosed with Lyme, or a ‘Lyme-like illness’. Her blood was sent overseas to Germany to confirm the diagnosis, but by this stage the disease had taken hold. Chronic late stage Lyme is hard to treat. The multiple strains of bacteria set deep into the brain, liver, spleen, heart, bones, blood, joints, and form bio-films, making them hard to kill. Inflammation and strain on the immune system can bring back previous illnesses such as glandular fever. Some people refer to the illness as MSIDS (Multi-Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome) primarily to get away from using the term ‘Lyme disease’, and it is a clearer descriptor of the multiple illnesses occurring at one time, namely bacteria, parasites, fungus and viral infections. This illness is complex. A clinic in Cyprus, Y & C Medical Institute, is offering an intensive four week treatment plan for Lyme patients. The clinic has become flooded with Australian Lyme sufferers, and is currently booked out until late in 2017. The demand from tick-affected Australians has become so high that two more clinics have opened. Rachel is hoping to head over there later this year. So why are Australians are having to go overseas for treatment? There is alot of controversy within Australia’s medical authorities as to whether the illness exists here, yet there are thousands of sufferers with symptoms and positive blood tests (from overseas testing) after receiving tick bites. The denial of Lyme disease by medical arises from a 1994 government funded research project that failed to detect Borrelia burgdoferi (the common North American strain) in Australian ticks. Other research conducted in Australia has conflicted with this finding. A recent senate inquiry report on the Lyme Disease recommended the Australian Government increase funding for research into tick-borne pathogens as a matter of urgency. This funding should include: • funding for research on pathogens which may cause infection; • funding for research on whether newly-identified pathogens can cause illness in humans; and • funding for the development of diagnostic tests which can detect infection by any newly-identified pathogens endemic to Australia. To find out more about Lyme disease in Australia, visit the Lyme Disease Association of Australia website: www.lymedisease.org.au. To help Rachel get the treatment she needs, visit her fundraising page: www. gofundme.com/rachels-treatment-for-lyme-disease.

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Health Information Sessions From autism to Alzheimer’s, information about a range of health and social issues affecting community members of all ages will be presented in a series of 10-minute talks at Council’s Savvy Scenic Rim sessions during March. The free events will be held at Tamborine Mountain, Boonah and Beaudesert, with information stalls and guest speakers providing the latest information on autism, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, immunisation and oral and kidney health as well as elder abuse and how not to fall victim to fraud and scams. Mayor Greg Christensen said the Savvy Scenic Rim sessions were a mine of information, addressing issues confronting many members of the community. “The Understanding Autism presentation, for instance, provides a brief overview of the typical challenges faced by people with autism and their families and covers strategies to help carers and others in their wider circle,” he said. “In recent times there has been an increase in the incidence of autism and changes to the way it is diagnosed, so here’s an opportunity to tap into some of some of the most-up-to date information.” “The information segment on dementia looks at reducing the risks of developing this condition and how to differentiate between memory concerns related to aging and those associated with dementia, as well as the range of support services available.” The information sessions with giveaways, morning tea and information stalls will be held from 9.30am to 12pm on the following days and locations: • Wednesday 15th March, Zamia Theatre, Tamborine Mountain • Thursday 16th March at the Boonah Cultural Centre, and • Tuesday 21st March at The Centre Beaudesert.

Free Trees for Community Groups

Applications for the 2017 round of Council’s Community Trees Initiative are now open to community groups across the Scenic Rim. The Initiative provides community groups, social clubs, sporting associations and school groups with the opportunity to do something positive for the environment by planting trees in their local area. “Council supports this program which has seen more than 25,000 trees planted across the Scenic Rim and provides community groups with any number of free trees to be planted as a project or event for improved ecological outcomes,” Mayor Greg Christensen said. “Once established trees can assist in addressing land management issues such as stream bank stability, soil salinity, land degradation and erosion, while providing environmental outcomes such as improved water quality, wildlife corridors and improved soils.” The Community Trees Initiative is a sub-program of the Million Trees Program, Council’s ambitious commitment to see one million native trees planted across the region by 2025. “Community groups of all sizes are encouraged to get involved in this program not only to beautify the region, but to learn about the natural environment that makes up our picturesque region.” For information or to apply for the Community Trees Initiative visit Council’s website www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au to download a factsheet and application form. Alternately call Council’s Environmental Policy and Services team on 5540 5111. Applications close Friday 17th March 2017.

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Matt Carves a Name for Himself

Turning Pink Again!

The Canungra Chamber of Commerce is again seeking events for Turning Canungra Pink to take place in October 2017. This year organisers are hoping to have a longer lead time to generate more media attention and awareness of the event within the town, and to create a calendar of events for the month. To this end, anyone interested in running an event is asked to submit an expression of interest by 15th August 2017. If you are interested in running an event, raffle, competition or helping to raise funds and awareness for cancer, please contact Keer Moriarty on 0407 671 286 or email news@canungratimes.com.au with the subject line ‘Turning Canungra Pink’. Last year, Turning Canungra Pink raised over $20,000 for the Cancer Council Queensland which supports research and cancer patients.

The 2017 Australian Chainsaw Carving Championship held in Dandenong, Victoria, drew competitors from around the world, including well known local carver, Matt Bird. Now in it’s fourth year, the event showcases the work of the top 10 carvers from Canada, USA, Czech Republic and Japan, as well as the best talent from Australia. Matt travelled to Victoria in January to take part, carving an impressive sculpture of eagles, echidna and a goanna from a huge piece of Cyprees Pine during the five day long competition. “I didn’t get on the podium this year at the championships but just being selected in the top 10 in the world is pretty good,” said Matt. “I had a great time and sold my Matt Bird at the Australian Chainsaw Carving piece straight away.” Championships in Dandenong, Victoria Locally Matt has sculptures at Canungra Bowls Club, Canungra Showground and was recently commissioned to do a sculpture on a property just outside Canungra. Matt is a regular at the Canungra Show and has been featured in the Open Studios at Wallaby Ridge Retreat in the past.

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Police Seek Information

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Being Connected The thing with living and working in a small town is you get to know people. You know the people who live near you, the people you see in the street, the ones who run businesses and even the people who walk their dogs (if, like me, you are a dog walker)! Knowing all these people means you are connected to them. When someone passes away, you feel it, when someone leaves town, you feel it, and when someone is in trouble, the town rallies behind them. We saw this last month when one of our locals who has been unwell and needed a bit of help. Emma is not one to ask for anything but she is lucky to have some good friends who have shown great love and enthusiasm for her and the town has rallied around to do what they can. It is these times that make me very proud to live where I do. Our local dentist, Robert Smith, retired at the end of February. Robert has been a mainstay of the town for many years and he is happily heading into retirement with the surgery now in the hands of a lovely young family - dentist Dallin Leneham and his wife, Alanna. They have already been busy getting to know the locals via the Canungra Markets and the dental surgery. Robert probably would have liked to have retired a few years ago but he has kept the surgery open to ensure this service was not lost to the town. I wish Robert and his wife Margaret all the best for their retirement - I’m sure they are leaving the business in very good hands.

Police would like to speak to a group of five teenagers who were approached by a person at the Canungra Showgrounds swimming hole on the afternoon of Saturday 18th February 2017. Canungra Police Sergeant, Craig Roberts, said parents can contact him or any of the officers at Canungra Police Station on 5543 5120 if their children were amongst those approached. Craig said it is important that parents talk to their children and are aware of what is happening. He said children of all ages need to be aware of their personal safety and the steps to take if they are approached by a person they do not know. “If a child is approached, they should go to the nearest safe place - a shop or somewhere that they know there is a safe adult - and advise an adult of what has happened and ask them to contact their parents and the police,” said Craig. “It is vital that parents report any incidents to the police.” “We have received information that there have been Facebook posts regarding an incident at the swimming hole at the Showgrounds, but we can’t act on a Facebook post,” he said, “Parents need to talk to their children and if there are things that need to be reported, they should contact us as soon as possible.” personal safety tips for children

The Queensland Police web site says parents should talk to their children about developing a ‘Safety Network’ of trusted adults who will listen to them, believe them and help them if they need help. Ideally, a child’s network should consist of at least five trusted adults chosen by them who are available, supportive, trustworthy and willing to listen. Children should also be aware of the following personal safety tips: • Make sure your parents or another adult knows where you are at all times. • Always walk straight to the place you are walking to. Walk near busier roads and streets or use paths where there are lots of people. • Know where safe places are — a shop, service station, police station, library or school. If you are ever frightened, go to one of these places and ask them to call the police. • Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help — police officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust. • Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person inside, do not stop. • If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared. If someone tries to grab you, yell out, ‘Go away, I don’t know you’. This lets other people know you have been approached by someone you don’t know.

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Caudan Street Kitchen at The Chalet! Sarabah Estate Vineyard has partnered with Caudan Street Kitchen to bring delicious Mauritian inspired food to The Chalet. Husband and wife team Damien and Rhiannon Boodhun of Caudan Street Kitchen have developed an exciting new menu for The Chalet, inspired by Damien’s Mauritian hertiage. Dishes are made lovingly from fresh local ingredients – some of which come straight from Sarabah Estate’s grounds. Damien is originally from the United Kingdom and has worked as a Chef for over 20 years. He has lived and worked in Mauritius, studying food, as well as working in many French and European restaurants. The new menu is available on Satudays and Sundays and The Chalet is open for lunch from 11am to 4pm. Enjoy dishes to keep even the fussiest Alooda pana cotta with gingerbread foodie happy - such as lamb shank samosa, cauliflower, peas and mint; chick pea and roasted pepper ravioli with pecorino, pine nuts and coriander or lightly cured sea trout with cumin, avocado and garam battered onions for lunch and make sure to leave room for a delicious Alooda pana cotta or churros with cardamon sugar and milk chocolate sauce for dessert! With entree and main prices varying from $8 - $18 and desserts priced around $12, a lunch at The Chalet accompanied by a glass of Sarabah Estate’s wine is an affordable, enjoyable treat for locals and visitors alike. Located at the foothills of Lamington National Park, Sarabah Estate’s rustic vineyard and winery atmosphere is hard to beat. Relax, enjoy the views, taste the wines and dine on dishes that are created using farm fresh produce and ingredients from local suppliers. As you enter through Sarabah’s gates take in a breath of fresh air, find yourself a spot within the Secret Garden, Olive Grove or Chalet itself and relax with a glass of Sarabah wine. Add into the mix the seasonal delights of Caudan Street Kitchen’s menu and you’ll be in for a real treat! Caudan Street Kitchen at The Chalet is open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm at Sarabah Estate, 46 Rymera Road, Sarabah (via Canungra). Bookings are recommended, phone 5543 4748 or 0416 534 771.

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1st ��Canungra Show Society AGM. Phone: 0403 278 556. 11th ��St Luke’s Car Boot Sale. Sites $10 each. Phone: 5533 7070 11/12 ��Autumn Show for Orchids and Foliage Plants 17th ��Saint Patrick’s Day Trivia Night from 7pm at Moriarty Park. Ph: Bren 0414 435 919. ��Insurance Morning Tea at Canungra & District Community Bank Branch, 10am. Ph: 5543 5773. 18th ��Tamborine Mountain Showtime Carnival. 19th ��Canungra Sports & Recreation Grounds (Showgrounds) meeting regarding the 100 year anniversary of the Grounds. Canungra Showground, 2pm. All interested parties please attend. Enquiries to President Wayne 0418 879 181 or Secretary Erin 0417 430 145. 30th ��Small Business Banking night, 5pm at Outpost Cafe. Ph: 5543 5773.

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April 2017

1st ��Grand Opening - Canungra Village Garden Project. On site at Canungra State School (entry via Lamington National Park Road) on Saturday 1st April 2017 from 10am to noon. There will be plants and refreshments available for purchase, but all visitors to the garden are welcome to enjoy a FREE sausage sizzle and piece of celebration cake. RSVP is appreciated (for catering purposes) to Alex on 0478 784 719.

Sausage Sizzle & Drinks Easter Raffle A large selection of Books on sale in the Church

8th ��Canungra Rodeo

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Canungra Golf Club - Ladies’ Competition Golf Day. 30 min High Intensity Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. Kym 0405 103 670. 3rd Tue: Canungra Rural Fire Brigade monthly meeting. Jamie 5543 5778. Fortnightly: Women’s Web. Robyn 5543 4725.

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Fitness Training at Live Fit Studio 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.. Justice of the Peace Community Signing Centre. Canungra Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 5543 5156. 1st Wednesday: Canungra AH&I Society meeting. 7.30pm at Canungra Showgrounds. 3rd Wednesday: Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society meeting. www.bdofs.com.

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• Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club. • Every 2nd Thursday Canungra Art & Culture Group. Showgrounds Art Hut. Ph: 5543 5528.

Fridays:

• 30 min High Intensity Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. Kym 0405 103 670. • Dog Obedience Classes at Moriarty Park. Ph: 0417 710 434.

Saturdays:

• Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club. • 1st Sat: QCWA Wonglepong (except January) at 9.30am. Ph: Joyce Libke 5543 5212. Aaron and Belinda Honeycombe at Canungra Social Swim Club’s carnival

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• Church Services: St Luke’s Anglican 7.45am. Canungra Uniting Church 10.30am. Gospel Road Fellowship 10am. • Last Sunday: Canungra Valley Markets - Canungra School of Arts Hall - No market December.

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Community Bank Hitting the Targets!

Canungra & District Community Bank staff and directors were celebrating after learning they were Bendigo’s Branch of the Month for Brisbane Region in December 2016. It was the Branch’s first win, but in only their third month in business it was a reflection of the success of the Branch in the short time it has been open. The Canungra team achieved the following results in December: • Exceeded Lending Growth budget. • Exceeded Deposit Growth budget • Eight Insurance Policies • 36 New Accounts Branch Manager, Vanessa Skinner said the Branch opened with just over $16 million in total holdings – combined deposit and loan accounts. “We have had exceptional growth, we’re currently at $30 million, with almost equal amounts in lending and deposits,” said Vanessa. The Branch opened with 280 customers which has increased to 381 at present, including individuals, businesses and community organisations who have supported the Branch. “Some of success has been due to the uptake of the Bendigo Bank School Banking Program which the Canungra State School is participating in. For every student account opened, the Community Bank donates funds back to the school,” said Vanessa. “We had a great month in December for insurance sales, which helped us achieve Branch of the Month,” she said.

Canungra & District Community Bank staff Rachel Mathers, Vanessa Skinner, Natasha Miller and Candice Wright proudly display their Branch of the Month trophy

Over the next month, the Branch is holding two events: • Insurance morning tea on 17th March at 10am at the Branch. Bring in current insurance policies and allow the Branch to provide a free comparison to check that customers have the right policy for their needs. Coffee & cake provided. • Smart Banking Solutions for Small Business - information night. At the Outpost Cafe from 5pm on Thursday 30th March. The Branch has already started to give back to the community with the first round of Community Sponsorship and Funding recipients announced: • Canungra Local Ambulance Committee, • Canungra School of Arts,

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• Canungra Village Garden Project. Director Janine Rockliff said the Canungra & District Community Financial Group Ltd is proud to help our local groups and organisations. “The next round of funding applications closes on 31st March 2017,” said Janine, “If any organisation would like help filling out an application form for funding please contact the Branch or send a message via the Facebook page.” There are a limited number of shares available for purchase in the Canungra & District Community Bank Branch. For details please contact Peter Clarke on 0437 577 736 or visit the Bendigo Bank web site.

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Showtime

The theme is Medieval, so shine that armour and dust off the sack-cloth! The Tamborine Mountain Show on 18th March has the fabulous Knights of Camelot demonstrating jousting and archery on horseback, with archery lessons to boot. Hancock Horsemanship will delight with demonstrations of fabulous horsemanship as well as the Fassifern Equestrians demonstrating their amazing horseback skills. New this year is the chook display, courtesy of the Beaudesert Poultry Club, and there will also be a Best Dressed Chook (or Duck) Competition. There will be animals galore, with the Medieval Pet Parade at 10:30am and a pet awareness session at 1:30 pm, reptiles to pat, as well as baby animals for the little ones and free face painting all day for everyone. The Companie of Knights Bachelor encampment is one of Brisbane’s oldest re-enactment groups. Established in 1989, it re-enacts the splendor of the 12th century and the heroism of the Crusades and will be a major feature of the Tamborine Mountain Show. Companie members travel across Queensland and interstate to attend events such as

Tamborine

Tamborine Mountain Show will have a medieval theme this year

tournaments, shows and festivals to live out life as a member of the 12th century nobility, either fighting in melees and tourneys or showing off other medieval skills to the public. This will be a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of life in the 12th century!

Mountain

The entertainment does not end! With the Vintage Car Competition and the Pavilion Competitions and displays, there is something for everyone. There will be a blacksmith and an armourer, and loads of stalls. The Brisbane Bulldogs Tug’O’War Challenge is on again with teams to include one woman as well as the six blokes. There are more competitions, including the Rich Dark Fruit Cake Competition that could take the winner all the way to the EKKA. Dress up in your medieval best for the chance to win fantastic prizes, or enter Tamborine’s Got Talent - the Show’s talent Quest. Galapagos Duck will keep visitors to the show entertained in the late afternoon – kick back and enjoy some great food with a glass of local wine. The Fireworks are on as always, and check out the fire jugglers in front of the main stage! The Lantern Parade is on again, with lantern making hosted by Kirsten Cash. For more information visit www. tamborinemountainshow.com or follow Tamborine Mountain Show on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

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Makeover For Mobile Library

Scenic Rim’s popular mobile library service has returned from its summer break sporting a whole new look. Council’s mobile library visits the communities of Beechmont, Tamborine, Kooralbyn, Rathdowney, Hillview, Kalbar, Harrisville and Peak Crossing providing local access to library services to these residents. At most locations an all day service is available to facilitate easy access (includes wheelchair access) “In addition to providing an important means of connecting our smaller communities to Council library services, the mobile library is effectively a semi-trailer sized moving billboard promoting the Scenic Rim,” Mayor Greg Christensen said. “As a region, we want to put our best foot forward so Council gave the mobile library a holiday facelift over the summer.” The trailer’s ageing blue colour scheme has been replaced by a Mayor Greg Christensen checks out the new livery on the Scenic Rim Mobile Library trailer. palette of bold green incorporating panoramic images of the Scenic Rim landscape. “It’s really a case of a brand-new look, but same great service. It will be hard to miss out on the road,” Cr Christensen said. Cr Christensen said the mobile library carried over 6000 items from the regional library collection including fiction, non-fiction, large print and talking books, magazines, junior and young adult reading, as well as audio-visual resources such as CDs and DVDs. “It’s also equipped with public access computers allowing users to access the library catalogue, internet and e-resources. Free WiFi is also provided for people with their own devices,” he said.

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Relief from back Pain = Pilates A Local Resident for 20 Years

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Do you suffer from back pain? There can be a variety of reasons for the back pain – lumbar muscle strain, bulging discs, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, lumbar spine arthritis, spondylolisthesis, osteoporosis. If there is an onset of pain in your lower back, for whatever reason, your muscles change. When muscles change in size and make up they become weaker, which is why it may be difficult to perform simple tasks like getting up from a chair, bending over or lifting. Rest, ice, heat, exercises, medications, and other treatments may all be useful in relieving your symptoms. Once the initial pain subsides, exercise that helps strengthen weak muscles, stretch tight muscles and generally strengthen the core stabilising muscles of the body will help to reduce or remove the pain and assist with prevention of re-injury. There are two Pilates classes offered in Canungra at Moriarty Park Hall: • Monday – 6:30 to 7:30 pm Men’s Back Health (women are also encouraged) • Tuesday – 5:30 to 6:30 pm Family Pilates If you would like to attend and cannot make these classes, please contact Alanna on 0409 752 997 and express your interest and additional classes will be scheduled accordingly. Pilates will help you to correct your posture, to develop your core strength, will increase your flexibility and balance and will increase your body awareness. It significantly improves your ability to carry out everyday tasks without pain. Do something for your health – join a Pilates class!

On Saturday March 4th the Tamborine Village Lions will be taking part in Lions National Awareness Day activities.

Lions Awareness Day

We invite you to join us at our den at the Tamborine Memorial Hall Park on the Tamborine-Waterford Road from 12 noon for a free sausage sizzle, and learn more about our On Saturday March 4participate the Tamborine Village be taking part Club and how you can join and in Lions ourwillactivities. in Lions National Awareness Day activities, and invites you to join us at

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our den located at the Tamborine Memorial Hall Park on the Tamborine -Waterford Road from 12 noon for a free sausage sizzle, and learn more about our Club and how you can join and participate in our activities.

about the valuable work we do and how you too could ‘Be a Lion’. So, why don’t you come along and say G’day, and find out about the valuable work we do and how you too could ‘Be a Lion’. To find out more about the Tamborine Village Lions Club, contact our

Membership Director, Phil Dietz at taramonro3034@dodo.com.au or To find out more about the Tamborine Village Lions by phone on 5543 8860. Club, contact our Membership Director, We look forward to your company. Phil Dietz at taramonro3034@dodo.com.au or 4th March 2017 12:00pm to 2:00pm by phone on 5543 8860.

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Council Comment By Cr Virginia West Scenic Rim Regional Council

Congratulations To Community Bank

Our very recently opened Canungra & District Community Bendigo Bank has won the Branch of the Month Award for December after such a short time of trading. This is a tribute to the Directors and staff who have created such a friendly and welcoming business for their local customers. Congratulations to you all. Three local community groups have been successful in their first round of Community Investment Grants so the promised dividends are returning to the community already.

Clean Up Australia Day 5Th March

I will be coordinating Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 5th March from 8am in Canungra - meet outside 28 Monarch Drive. All it takes is a walk up one side of your street and down the other with a rubbish bag and in previous years it is all finished within an hour with a bit of fun along the way and some new friends made. Let me know if you are keen to join this very valuable community effort. Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and some water.

International Womens Day Breakfast In Canungra

The Canungra Chamber of Commerce are hosting their inaugural breakfast at Canungra Hotel on 8th March at 7am with our local tourism award winner Nikki Dudley being the guest speaker. Tickets are $25 and RSVP is to Desley 0412 767 007 or Noela 1300 554 136. Men of course are very welcome, too.

Be Healthy And Active

The Be Healthy and Active program for 2017 is now in full swing, so make sure you have picked up your free booklet of activities - Family Pilates and High Intensity Training on Tuesdays, Tai Chi on Wednesdays and Aqua Aerobics on Thursdays. A number of other social and fitness events are available throughout the region. Let me know if you need a booklet.

Moriarty Park Sports Awards

Congratulations to all the monthly nominees and special congratulations to Morgan Lee, who won the Achiever of the Year, and Murphy Baker, the Sportsperson of the Year. A great evening and so many high achieving young people in our community. Special thanks to Bren and the very hardworking committee for organising this great this event.

80th Anniversary Of The Stinson Crash

This historic event for Queensland and the Scenic Rim was remembered over the weekend of 18th and 19th February at a number of significant places, with walks to the Stinson crash site, Westray’s grave and a commemoration ceremony at Christmas Creek Recreation Centre. It was heartening to have all generations telling their stories and memories of the event which directly touched residents in the Biddaddaba, Kerry, Lamington and Christmas Creek valleys, with men answering the call to join the search parties and women carrying on the farming and household duties at home. A number of Replica Stinson Plane on the lawn beside O’Reilly’s Guesthouse books have been written about this event which you will find in our libraries and at the Canungra Information Centre.

Contact Me

I am always available to talk with residents on 5540 5403 or 0407 630 052 or email virginia.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au I am at the Canungra Library on the second Saturday of the month from 9am until 11am. The next date will be Saturday 11th March.

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School Happenings - Canungra State School

Students of the Week - Well done!

Aprilia (Prep T) for her happy smile and the enthusiasm she brings to her learning.

Melissa (1B) for her enthusiastic and positive attitude to learning and for always doing her best and using excellent manners.

Canungra State School Playgroup This term saw the very first Canungra State School Playgroup. Mums and bubs from across the district came to play, paint, sing and get to know each other. Playgroup is Friday mornings (term time) from 9.00am in the school hall.

Levi (2H) for being a friendly, well mannered and co-operative student who is always ready to learn and complete his work

Families with children from birth to prep age are welcome to join in. Over the year children will be involved in: • role play - assisting young children with social and personal learning, language learning and communication, imaginative play, • art and craft activities - assisting young children with fine motor skills, problem solving skills, early mathematical understandings, • nursery rhymes - assisting young children with oral language, early literacy learning and • story time - assisting young children with early literacy learning and speaking and listening skills. For more information please contact the school on 5541 6111.

Jackson (3Z) for being a responsible, hardworking student who always strives to do his best. Congratulations and keep aiming high

Reading Groups

Canungra State School’s focus for the year is to improve the results of all students through improving their reading. Last week saw the full commencement of reading groups from Prep to Year 6. This year through the Investing in Success funding we have provided additional support teacher and teacher aide time. In Prep to Year 2, classes have two half hour sessions with an additional support teacher and have a teacher aide for reading groups five days per week. In Grades 3 and 4 we have one half hour session with an additional support teacher and have a teacher aide for reading groups five days per week. In Grade 5 and 6 they have a half hour session with an additional support teacher and have two teacher aides for reading groups three days per week.

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School Happenings With this intensive work with students, teachers focusing on the what and how of teaching reading, and more fun practice on Reading Eggs, I anticipate some huge growth with our reading results.

District & Regional Swimming

Congratulations to Luke, Emily C and Mia for an outstanding day at the Broadwater District Swimming Trials. Luke and Emily swam PBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in their events. Well done. Congratulations to Mia who qualified to compete for our district at the South Coast Regional Carnival in 100m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke and 50m Butterfly. Good luck Mia at the Regionals.

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Nature’s Gems

AWL Pets of

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By Melissa Whitby Last year I travelled to a remote section of the Tasmanian wilderness known as Melaleuca in South-west National Park to see the critically endangered Orangebellied Parrot. As well as seeing the Orange-bellied Parrot, I also encountered other bird species. One such bird was the Beautiful Firetail. This colourful finch is easily recognised by its red bill, red rump and finely barred breast. Juvenile birds are duller in colour and lack the red bill. In flight, the red rump of this small bird is very evident. In Tasmania, no other bird species is similar to the Beautiful Firetail which makes identification of the species easier for birdwatchers. Beautiful Firetails can also be located on mainland Australia in coastal areas of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. In these mainland areas, Red-browed Finch are a similar species, however, Beautiful Firetails are darker in colour on the head, back and breast. Beautiful Firetails were relatively common at Melaleuca and very easy to see. These small birds have learnt the art of gaining a free meal from the feed stations set-up for the Orange-bellied Parrots. Usually, I have seen the birds in pairs or small groups and when foraging on the ground they are never far from cover. The habitat of the birds at Melaleuca was predominately dense vegetation such as heath and paperbarks near creeklines. I have also observed Beautiful Firetails on Bruny Island and this species appears to be relatively common in Tasmania. Overall, the Beautiful Firetail is well worth looking for if you are within its range in the southern states of Australia. As mentioned, the best views I had of this bird were at Melaleuca and as the birds can be viewed from bird hides, I was able to get some amazing photographs. Melaleuca is a birding heaven for birdwatchers and I totally recommend taking the time and effort to get to this extraordinary place to experience its many natural wonders.

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To meet any of the animals available for adoption, visit the AWL Gold Coast Rehoming Centre:

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PLEASE NOTE: All prices are subject to change.

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Agathia prasinaspis By Susan Cully This beautiful moth is Agathia prasinaspis. It occurs in New Guinea and in Australia from Atherton Tableland down to northern New South Wales. The story of this beautiful nocturnal, rainforest moth is about the larvae, the looper caterpillars. Sometimes known as inchworms, looper caterpillars are deprived of the usual complement of 10 prolegs issued to its caterpillar cousins. They are not able to do the ‘caterpillar crawl’ but must clasp at the front with true feet and, then dragging with their false feet at the back, they draw up to the front feet, thus ‘looping’ the body as it meets their front feet. If startled, the caterpillar, covered in camouflage-style, woody markings, stands upright on its false feet, mimicking a twig. In this way it blends in with its forest habitat and eludes its predators. This looping gait has been perceived by observers as an act of measuring the surface they traverse, giving rise to their family name: “Geometridae”. Geometra derives from the Latin word meaning “earth measurer”, literally: earth (geo..) measurer (metri..) The story of moths in general includes their vital role in pollination and as a source of food for birds and bats. A key role of moths in forest and woodland is in the breakdown of leaf litter. Moth larvae are particularly important in digesting the tough residues derived from eucalypts and other Australian flora, thus reducing the fuel load and the damage from bushfires, and in facilitating nutrient recycling. (John Landy AC MBE, Guide to Australian Moths) The picture above is known to many people, locally and at large, for its use by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in publications about the Lamington National Park.

Innovation Minister Leeanne Enoch joined a Gold Coast business to launch a new gardening app that will have benefits beyond the backyard. The GroNative app, a collaborative effort by Natura Pacific and Griffith University’s Doctor Rochelle Steven, has been developed with assistance from State Government ‘Advance Queensland’ funding. “This app will help gardeners select native plants appropriate for local south east Queensland conditions. It will also have environmental and ecological benefits by helping to reduce water usage through better plant selection and reduced chances of weeds spreading,” Ms Enoch said. The GroNATIVE app includes profiles of over 400 plants native to South East Queensland, from bottle trees to booyongs. “The app informs gardeners about what plants grow best in their area according to soil type and local micro-climate, and this means plants will be appropriate to that local environment, providing invaluable habitat for native birds and other local species,” she said. Natura Pacific received $22,550 from the Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Partnerships program, enabling them to work with PhD student, now Doctor, Rochelle Steven, to develop the app content. “The program enables small to medium sized businesses to take on an Honours, Masters or PhD graduate to work with them on a specific project focused on innovation and business growth and which will return a benefit to all Queenslanders,” Ms Enoch said. Griffith University Vice Chancellor Professor Ian O’Connor said the collaboration between Griffith and Natura Pacific represented the core of 21st century thinking. “This app demonstrates the creative application of the latest technology to one of the most fundamental and enduring human past-times,” Professor O’Connor said. Professor Catherine Pickering from Griffith University’s Environmental Futures Research Institute said besides the aesthetic value the app offered, it was also important as an environmental tool. “If people start using the app to plant native plants that will contribute enormously to the establishment of valuable habitat and corridors for local native wildlife at a time when some species are under threat from urbanisation and climate change,” Professor Pickering said. “It will also reduce the risk of garden plants becoming environmental weeds, which can impact not only in residential areas, but also pose significant problems for national parks and wildlife reserves and to agricultural lands,” she said.

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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

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News from St Luke’s By Di Ayscough The AGM is over and our close-knit team is now putting together the finishing touches for the annual Car Boot Sale, which is to be held on Saturday 11th March. Have you seen advertising for this event in your letterbox, on the various noticeboards or heard about it verbally? It doesn’t matter how you have become aware of the Car Boot Sale, I encourage you to come along and enjoy a Saturday morning of friendship, bargain hunting, food and fun. St Luke’s will open the gates by 7.00am, so be early. Apart from each stall holder selling their wares, we will have a well-stocked cake and produce stall, a sausage sizzle, soft drinks, and Devonshire Tea. Our Easter raffle will give you the chance to win locally produced prizes and the whole activity will allow you to come to St Luke’s for a look inside the 80 year old building. St George’s Tamborine Anglican Church will fill the church with second hand books, so what are you waiting for? We pray for a successful event so we can go ahead and paint St Luke’s and erect a new front fence. It will be giving new life to our historic building. Do you feel like you need something to renew yourself? Maybe a holiday, a makeover, a new hair style or something more. St Luke’s can offer you a new sense of self. Simply come along on a Sunday morning and feel relaxed, free of worry, a cuppa and welcomed by friends. Why not start with a visit to the Car Boot Sale on Saturday 11th March?

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This is a rare opportunity to acquire one or Two Building blocks "Zoned Rural Residential" with Town Water and Sewerage. Lot 12 is 700m2 and Lot 13 is 953 m2. Located in the popular Country Town of "CANUNGRA" in the Gold Coast Hinterland, situated within just walking distance to Schools, Shops, Post Office etc, and a comfortable 20 minute drive to the M1 and the Gold Coast. Terms 10% Deposit � 30 days Settlement. Auction will be at 10 A.M. Saturday 1st April 2017 onsite on Lot 12 & 13 Strachan St, Canungra, Qld, 4275. John Tetlow 0412 571 900 john@canungravalleyrealestate.com.au www.canungravalleyrealestate.com.au

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Kokoda Barracks based in Canungra is currently recruiting Chefs! Bulk cooking (300 pax) and occasional alternate serve functions. Must be Australian citizen, have trade certificate, HACCP knowledge and own reliable transport. Opportunities available; • Perm part time (accrues sick and annual leave), Mon and Tue (09001945) 19 hours]; • Perm part time (accrues sick and annual leave) Fri and Sat or Mon and Sat Monday or Fri (0900-1945) and Sat (0700-1900) 19.5 hours; • Casual (adhoc) Chefs – possible hours and durations are various and would suit those happy with adhoc work to cover annual leave or for functions. Please email your resume attention Morgan Ritter: kokodaorsmess@site.compassgroup.com.au Mob: 0439 725 956

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family 6 Flatters 13 Bobbin 7 Billsticker Listings in the Community Noticeboard are FREE for not 14 for profit groups in Canungra and surrounding areas. Email news@canungratimes.com.au8 or call 5543 5532 for enquiries. Language Snow runne General Snake Catchers Fire 15 Insurgent 9Wardens Pale NatureCall: Ph 1300 319 954. - 3 staff Biddaddaba South: Canungra Sports & Recreation Grounds 16 Telegraphic 12 Floating stru (Showgrounds): A meeting will be held on members live in Canungra. Allan Hannel............................ 0418 182 162 Catcher Brisbane: Ph 0413 028 081. 16 Cry Sunday 19th March at 2pm at Canungra Snakemessages Canungra Township: Showgrounds with a view to collecting Pommy Pythons: Ph 0421 164 591. Peter Geiger............................. 0417 769 105 silk 18 Ward off 17 Artificial photos, memoirs, stories etc of past sporting Gold Coast Snake Catcher: Ph 0418 738 228. Canungra North and South: Ask about fees when you call. and recreational clubs. In 2018 the Grounds 21 Periods of time 19 Solemn Tim Daniels............................. 0438 435 460 pro will be celebrating 100 years and the aim is Pine Creek Area: Markets 22 Driver 20 Competitor to write a book on this history. All interested Paul Finch..................................... 5543 7184 Canungra Valley Markets: Last Sunday of each parties please attend. Enquiries to President 25 Renovate 22 Errands month. 7am - 12 noon. Stalls $10. Contact Tamborine Village: Wayne 0418 879 181 or Secretary Erin 0417 Trevor Henderson.................... 0409 642 500 Judy 5543 4345 or Suemarriage 0432 050 261. 26 Offers 23 United 430 145. Shoe Vault Markets: At the back of The Shoe For information on burning off please check Canungra Women’s Web: Is a ladies social 29 Masculine the Rural Fire Service at ruralfire.qld. 24 website Layer Vault every weekend. Ph: 0400 477 818. group meeting every 2nd Tuesday for fun and Beechmont Country Markets: 3rd Sunday of the gov.au or email canungrarfb@gmail.com entities 25 Decay friendship. Please contact Robyn 55434725. 31 monthSingle 8am-12 noon. Beechmont Community Hall for Hire: Uniting Church, 31 Appel St. Big Centre, Beechmont. Ph 0458 233 080 or e-mail Useful Phone Numbers 32 Grinding tooth 27 Governed Hall $15ph. Small Hall $10ph. Conditions bapacommunitycentre@gmail.com. Beaudesert Hospital:............................. 5541 9111 apply. Ph: Rod 0401 936 984. Boonah Country Markets: Our market dates 33 Bitterly pungent 28 Sea-robber Canungra Library:.................................5543 5791 QLD CWA Wonglepong Branch Meeting: First in December are 12th & 19th. With lots to 5120 29 Unassumin chooseMixture from at Spring Leigh Park, Boonah. Canungra Police Station:......................5543 Saturday of each month at 9.30am. Ph: Joyce 35 Editor: Canungra School of Arts Hall:........0409 926 033 From 7am- 12 noon. For enquiries phone Libke on 5543 5212. 37 Dogma 30 Hid Canungra Visitor Info Centre:...............5543 5156 0448 248 828. in Canungra QUARK Art & Culture Group Meeting: Every Police, Ambulance):............000 Kooralbyn Valley Markets: for 2nd Sun of each Emergency (Fire, 32 Prepare Small childr second Thursday, Canungra Showgrounds Art 38 month from 7 12 opposite Billabong Village . VER.4.03 Energex (Loss of Power):.........................136 262 Hut 10am-1pm for fun, friendship and craft. publication 34 Yield Shops. Stalls $5. Ph 5544 6904. Scenic Rim Regional Council:.............. 5540 5111 $2 per person (bring a plate). Ph 5543 5528. t needed for Water Enquiries (QUU 657 Justice of the Peace: Faye Hines JP: Canungra 39 Borders 357am-7pm):...........132 Encountere Church Services Water - Burst Pipes / Emergencies:.........132 364 Visitor Information Centre Wednesdays 10am on - 4pm. can be Canungra Uniting Church: Appel Street. RSPCA Emergency:....................... 40 Thick 36 Cover 1300 ANIMAL Sundays at 10.30am. Ph: 5541 1018. Wildcare (Wildlife Emergency):......... 5527 2444 Beaudesert Districts each is in a Orchid and Foliage 41 MarianCondition Valley Catholic Shrine: Beechmont Road. Community Organisations on Facebook: Society Inc Meeting: Third Wednesday each Sundays 11am and 4pm. Ph: 5533 3617. textmonth box. 7pm at Canungra School of Arts Hall, Gospel Road Fellowship: Sundays 10am Canungra Organic Community Garden;

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3-7 Pine Street, Canungra. www.bdofs.com. Beaudesert Camera Club Meeting: Fourth Tuesday of the month - Beaudesert Community Arts & Information Centre, Mt Lindesay Highway, 7pm. Cost $2 for non-club members. Enquiries 5541 2866 (after 6pm).

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Sport Moriarty Park News By Bren Dalby

Canungra Wall Plaque highest Rinks Margin, from Broadbeach - Chris Askew, Tony Askew and Cheryl Hutchinson

Canungra Bowls Club By Ray Hickson Sunday 29th January: Mixed Fours Day. 14 Teams. 1st - Team from Tamborine Mt Tony Lynch (Skip) with 4 + 17. 2nd - Team from Beaudesert Robyn Berg (Skip) with 4 + 11. Last Round winner a Team from Rathdowney Barry Cooke (Skip) with + 7. Saturday 4th February: Summer Nines Competition. Due to declining numbers Ladies are now playing in the Summer Nines Competition for the very first time, to make it a bigger and better Competition. Section White Canungra 80 points V Sapphire Gardens 51 points. Section Purple Canungra 58 points V Broadbeach 69 points. Section Blue Canungra 78 points V Gold Coast Lawn 60 points. Saturday 11th February: Section White Canungra 89 points V Beenleigh 50 points. Section Blue Canungra 99 points V Sapphire Gardens 58 points. Section Purple Canungra 50 points V Robina 85 points. Saturday 18th February: Section White and Purple had a Bye. Section Blue played at Tweed heads. Canungra 70 points D Tweed Heads 64 points. Canungra won 2 rinks Tweed Heads 1 rink Sunday 5th February: Ladies Fours Competition. 8 ladies played Congratulations to Winners were Kelly Street, Alison Koger, Kerry Weston and Louise Goodman with + 2. Wednesday 15th February: Wall Plaque Competition. Canungra 36 points V Broadbeach 91 points. Highest Rink Margin went to Broadbeach with +28 points Thursday 16th February: Business and Community Competition. 12 Teams. 3 of us D Dad and Lad by 19 points. Done N Dusted D Crazy Farmers by 6 points; 207â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s D Past Glory by 2 points. Tambo D Numb Nuts by 10 points; JAB D On the Roll by 6 points. Firies D Mollys by 20 points.

Our Sportsperson of the Year Awards ceremony was a great night with many very impressive nominees. A highlight was having World Champion Hang Glider, Jonny Durand, as guest speaker, and I would like to thank Ken Hill for organising for that, and Jonny for taking time from his busy schedule to join us. Jonny was a recipient of the Moriarty Park Sportsperson of the Year Award in 2005. Jonny is also leading the world rankings at the moment and heading to Brazil in August...will try to keep you updated on his progress in this space! Soccer season is upon us again and a dedicated small committee are looking good to achieve another great year for Canungra Owls. Please support our local teams when you can ! A Saint Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Trivia Night will be held on 17th March at 7pm at Moriarty Park! Stu Comley will be setting and reading the questions as he is a master of this, and Bren will hold a raffle needless to say!! This will be a fundraiser for Moriarty Park and you are invited to book a table for $10. Prizes supplied by Tony and Anne from Foodworks; drinks available (with a green tint) and wearing something of Irish origin, green or orange would be appreciated!! Children are welcome but must stay upstairs at Moriarty Park and not outside on fields as other activities are happening there. Enquiries to Bren on 0414 435 919 or email bren. dalby@bigpond.com. Moriarty Park meetings are the third Tuesday each month at 7pm at Moriarty Park hall. All welcome!

Roll Up Friday is a day to have a Roll Up starting at 3pm. All Welcome.

Marcia Kath Day

Sunday 12th February is Marcia Kath Day Mixed Triples. Please forward your teams to John Harrison, 0407 670 723.

Scroungers

Scroungers are held on Wednesday mornings. New players are welcome, 9am for 9.30am start. $5 per player, two games of 10 ends.

Membership

All enquiries for membership to Secretary Louise Goodman phone 5579 4489 or email canungrabowlsclub@gmail.com.

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Sport

Interclub Swim Meet A Huge Success

Melissa Messina and Shana Geiger

Canungra Social Swim Club (CSSC) hosted its first inter-club swim meet at Canungra Pool on Saturday 4th February 2017. Boonah and Rathdowney Swimming Clubs brought around 40 children between them to participate in the event. It kicked off at 3.30pm with a warm up and the races following at 4pm. Children from the age of four through to adults over 30 participated and enjoyed racing against local competition. Organisers would like to thank all the businesses in Canungra who provided prizes and vouchers for event. Supporters included Scenic Rim Regional Council, Canungra Hotel, Canungra Beauty & Acupuncture, Ginger Ninja Sushi, Feelin’ Groovy Therapies, Canungra Hub, Canungra Pizza, The Blue House, Bean In, Foodworks and Rackley Swimming Pools. CSSC arranged for a coffee van and provided a BBQ for the patrons on the night. Funds raised will support CSSC’s purchase of trophies and medals for presentation night. Ribbons were handed out with gusto and the children really enjoyed racing to win. But when all is said and done, the event was all about participation and was a hugely successful community event. For more information about the Canungra Social Swim Club, please call Amanda on 0409 114 832.

Classes Monday afternoon at Canungra School of Arts Hall: • Mini Jazz 3-7 years 3:30-4, • Junior Jazz 8-11 years 4-4:45, • Hip Hop 8-15 years 4:45-5:30, • Senior Jazz 12+ years 5:30-6:15 and • Advanced Jazz 12+ years 6:15-6:30

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Sport

The 2017 soccer season starts mid-March and we can’t wait! This year we have 11 teams taking the field. There are children as young as five wearing the green and gold for the first time and a couple of 40 years olds deciding to give it a go in 2017 as well. It is pleasing to see so many faces return to the club for another season of our beloved sport. We would like to thank those new volunteers who have stepped up to coach and manage our teams and we kindly and sincerely welcome back those volunteers who have returned from previous seasons to help us Owl this season. We really do appreciate your willingness to commit your precious time to those who can benefit the most: the children of our community. This year we are fortunate enough to welcome back our Senior Women’s team after two years of being in limbo (due to Football Gold Coast’s regulations). Good luck for the 2017 season ladies! We would like to give a very special thank you to the Canungra Op Shop. You have been very generous in kitting out the ladies in a new playing strip for the season. The Canungra Op Shop are also funding new jerseys for our young ladies, who have been registered as an U15 team. We have applied to have our home fixtures structured so that most teams play at home on the same day each fortnight. This not only benefits the parents and children of the club not having to travel, but also benefits the local business community with increased traffic in the area every second Saturday. We are hoping to work with local businesses this year to make the most of this increased trading opportunity. So if you are a local trader and you haven’t heard from the club yet, expect it soon! There are still vacancies on the Club Committee for a Vice-President and a Canteen Coordinator. If you are interested in either of these volunteer positions, contact the club. Registrations for the 2017 season are now closed and most age groups are full. But, if you do have a child, or an adult, stamping their feet demanding to be afforded their football playing rights for 2017, please contact the club. We look forward to a great season – please keep up-to-date with what is happening with the Owls, by following us on Facebook, or checking our webpage regularly. Hoot hoot!

2nd February: Monthly Medal Stroke/Putt. Winner - M Myrne 66. Runner Up - H Barnes 67. Other - B Cooper 24 putts. NTP - 5th V Slingsby; 14h S Bobermien; 7th G Hopley; 16th S Sami; 8th M Byrne; 17th N Connolly; 16th,27+2nd R Brown. 4th February: Monthly Medal Stroke/Putt. Winner - B Broderick 66cb. Runner Up - M Shay - 66. Other - S Bobermien 24p cb. NTP - 5th G Brechbuhl; 14th B Mills; 7th C Spalding; 16th J Rodger; 8th M Cully; 17th M Watson; 7th,27+2nd J Toohey; 16th,27+2nd J Toohey; 8th Ladies 2nd K Sami. 7th February: Stableford. Winner - G Jarvis 19. Runner Up - C Durston 17. 11th February: Ambrose. Winners - R Hewlett and T Uccetta 58.75. Runners Up - M Voller and M Byrne 60. NTP - 5th T Uccetta; 14th M Shay; 7th J Rodger; 16th R Bodey; 8th M Byrne; 17th C Spalding. 14th February: Stableford. Winner - C Durston 20. Runner Up - T Schmidt 17. BRD - W Brown 16; M Smith 16; G Jarvis 16.

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Sport

Local

Brothers

Local Canungra brothers Josh and Cameron Torrens have taken out gold at the recent International Federation of Muaythai Amateur Australian titles on the Gold Coast. With over 80 competitors packing the Tallebudgera recreational centre on 17th 19th February, the atmosphere was buzzing. For Josh this is not a new feeling, being the fourth year in a row to bring home the gold. However with the competition getting stronger the training is getting more intense. Cameron stepped up his game this year to also bring home gold. Fighting in seniors now he certainly had to work through lots of blood, sweat and tears but in the end his efforts paid off. Their sister Samantha had a tough job to secure a bronze medal this year, however due to injury in her second fight was forced to pull out. Both Josh and Cameron will now be given the opportunity to travel overseas and fight for their country in the IFMA World Titles, with the seniors being held in Belarus and the juniors in Thailand. The boys have been lucky enough to have this opportunity before and have brought home two silver for Josh and a silver and bronze for Cameron against the world. Cameron also holds the World Associaton of Kickboxing Organisaton (WAKO) Australian title and a bronze in the world, and now has his eyes set on his upcoming

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Home

Gold

Joshua and Cameron Torrens with their Coach, Jamie Tozeland

pro World Muaythai Council (WMC) middleweight title. Josh currently holds an international challenger title which he won against a tough New Zealand fighter and has his sights set on his upcoming Siam Cup Australian title. Joshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title fight will be held here in the Scenic Rim on 12th March at Beaudesert

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Showground. Further details about this fight are available from the Muay Thai Studio behind Canungra Hardware. Muay Thai classes are currently run at the Muay Thai Studio behind Canungra Hardware. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes are 6pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call in to Canungra Hardware for more information.

Sport

Joshua and Cameron Torrens

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