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Police investigations into a suspicious fire at Canungra FoodWorks are continuing, as the town comes to terms with the loss of its only supermarket .
The fire started at approximately 9.30pm on 17 April 2023.
Fire investigators found an ignition source which led them to believe it had been started suspiciously.
QFES crews were on scene and had the fire out within an hour, but this did not prevent significant damage to the building.
The Canungra Times attempted to contact the building owner via the leasing agent, however phone calls and emails were unanswered.
A FoodWorks spokesperson said the family who own the business were out celebrating their eldest son’s birthday on the night of the fire.
The spokesperson said the store will not reopen for the foreseeable future due to damage sustained to the building.
“We have been here for 17 years. We are grieving the loss of our business.”
The once vibrant business has been affected by stock shortages for several months.
Demi Childs, who owns Demi’s Hair Salon in the same complex, praised the work of the fire fighters and Enegerex for attending and extinguishing the fire
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so quickly.
“We were able to open the next day because they were so quick to contain the fire - it saved our business,” she said.
Approximately 20 casual staff are looking for work following the fire, with Store Manager Carlan Shepherd asking local businesses to consider FoodWorks.
“We are asking any businesses in Canungra to please consider FoodWorks staff first if they are looking for employees,” he said.
“Our main consideration at this point is the well-being of staff members, many of whom have been with us for a number of years.”
Most of the staff seeking work are juniors aged between 14 and 18 years who are trained in customer service, sales, deli and fruit and vegetable display and storage.
Dylan Arndt has been working at Canungra FoodWorks for
a year and a half and was at the staff meeting on Thursday 20 April.
“It was really an emotional experience seeing everyone looking so down at the fact that a place I’ve been working at every single week for the past few years is just … gone,” he said. Other staff members expressed disbelief that their place of work could be destroyed so quickly.
“It felt kind of unreal,” said 17 year old Braelie Buckley, “We go here every week and we’ve been working here for so long, there’s so many memories and it’s over in a second.”
Local businesses who may be able to offer employment can contact Canungra FoodWorks Manager, Carlan Shepherd on 0459 530 686.
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Record crowds attended this year’s Anzac Day services in Canungra.
The moving Dawn Service saw D J Smith Memorial Park packed, with many going on to the Canungra School of Arts Hall for a Gunfire Breakfast prepared by the Canungra Men’s Shed.
Men’s Shed Secretary Col Ford thanked Ca-
nungra FoodWorks for donating the food for the breakfast, despite facing a fire that closed the store from Monday last week.
The morning service began with the traditional march, led on horseback by Steve Noy in Australian Light Horse uniform and Taylah Bell with her dog, Rocky.
He was followed by veterans, members of the emergency services and Canungra State School students.
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Becky Bell-McNee has a great attitude to life. Here she talks about growing up in the theatre - but to catch the entire interview you’ll have to listen to ‘This Scenic Life’ podcast, because this only covers the first third!
From what I understand you grew up in the theatre in Brisbane.
I think I’m fourth generation theatre. My grandparents, my great grandparents - everyone met in the theatre.
My grandpa played in the big bands in the 1920s and 1930s.
So I was brought up in the theatre, my parents met in the theatre.
Are we talking something like Sunnybank Community Theatre, QPAC ...
A bit of both. Villanova Players was where my parents met.
We had all these famous people in our loungeroom, we had big parties.
We were constantly going up to the television station to do bits an pieces. Children’s programs used to be filmed in Brisbane.
We were always being
dragged up to go on television shows.
I thought everyone was doing this, I just thought that was normal.
So I was on the very last Romper Room filmed in black and white in Brisbane. But I was on about ten of them because they were going ‘oh, we’ll get that bubbly child’. They filmed a heap of them at one time.
You got a sticker every time you were on Romper Room - my door was covered in stickers. They didn’t have many paid actors back then. The TV station would call the theatre company and say ‘we need two kids, five and ten years old. So off we’d go. My first show was when I was three years old. I still remember it. I had to give flowers to the King.
Once I’d done the dress rehearsal I thought that
was it, I’d been a famous actress. They had a hard time convincing me I had to do it again. It sounds like lots of fun It was heaps of fun but crazy.
There was so many parties and I’ve never been particularly star struck because there were so many famous people just in our loungeroom. There was so much going on, it was the only place you could be openly gay in the 1970s. We had this very eclectic group of people that I always found quite fascinating. Were you going to school regularly with all that happening?
Ironically it is one of those situations where children who are dragged up do the right thing.
I never wagged a day of school in my life even though I signed every note.
My mother never signed a note, the only time I got called up (to the school office) was when my mother did sign a note and the Principal said, ‘Hey, this signature looks a bit different’. Not only did we get ourselves to school, we got Mum a couple of cups of tea before we went to school.
I ate Weet-Bix twice of day because there was no lunch. How did that shape what you did as a parent?
I think I used it as a gauge of what not to do. My children had very structured lives and had meals on the table at a certain time. They had lunches packed, although they did say they got sick of that at a certain point.
I loved my childhoodthe craziness and the adventure of it, but I guess I gave my kids a more stable environment.
I hope when I’ve finished raising children I get to be a bit crazy again.
Canungra’s biggest fundraising event is about to make a change.
Started in 2010, Turning Canungra Pink has become a month long festival of fundraising and awareness of all types of cancer.
For several years it has operated under the Canungra Chamber of Commerce, but members recently voted to allow Turning Canungra Pink to come out from under the Chamber’s auspices and morph into it’s own organisation.
Janine Rockliff and Leanne Angel are calling for interested people to contact them with ideas and offers of assistance as the Community Cancer Care organisation forms.
“We are excited to an-
nounce that Turning Canungra Pink is transitioning from the Canungra Chamber of Commerce to its own not for profit entity,” said Janine.
A meeting was held on Sunday, 16 April to start discussions about the new organisation, with Janine and Leanne assuring those present that the new organisation has the full support of the Chamber of Commerce.
“The look and feel of the town will be the same,” said Janine.
During the transition to Community Cancer Care - Canungra, the working group will examine the governance and financial implications.
It will also look at any changes needed to Pink Assist, the sub-committee currently tasked with providing funds to com-
munity members who are undergoing treatment for cancer.
In Turning Canungra Pink 2022 raised a record amount of $84,385 with half donated to Cancer
Council Queensland and the other half going to Pink Assist.
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Jack Anderson is set to do 3,144 push ups during June 2023 as part of the Push-Up Challenge for Mental Health and he’s encouraging others at his school to do the same.
The Year 11 student at Tamborine Mountain State High School said he saw the Push Up Challenge advertised on Instagram and was inspired, not only to join in but to also become a student ambassador for the Challenge.
“I found this challenge and instantly I knew that I wanted to do this and do my best to raise awareness and funds to put towards bettering mental health,” said Jack.
The Challenge began in 2017 when Nick Hud-
son and some friends decided to challenge each other by doing 3,000 push ups in a month.
“Over time, we noticed that we were not only getting fitter and stronger, but it became an easy way of staying in touch with each other,” said Nick.
In 2018 Nick faced open heart surgery. The forced recooperation period led to depression, which is what inspired him to start the Push-Up Challenge and raise funds and awareness for mental health.
In 2022, over 153,000 people joined the push for better and over $10 million was raised for mental health.
The target for 2023 is 3,144 push-ups over 23 days in June.
This is the target per participant, and it reflects
the lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2021.
Lifeline Australia is one of the Jack is pleased to have his school on board, supporting him in the Challenge.
“As a school we are helping to facilitate sending bulk emails, posting on the school Facebook page about the Challendge and have set up Tamborine Mountain State High School as a team under the school community,” said Administration Officer, Scarlett Buttler.
So far, Jack has helped 25 students and six staff members sign up and he is looking forward to expanding this in the coming weeks.
To donate to Jack’s Push Up Challenge, or to register, go to https:// www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/
A very special Canungra resident is encouraging others to give kindness.
Camryn Simpson is the recipient of the Fred Hollows Foundation Junior Ambassador Award for showing outstanding care and compassion to others.
In 2022, Camryn, who then attended Year 6 at Canungra State School, was nominated by her aunt Kate Simpson for her incredible fundraising efforts.
“Camryn is the most empathetic young lady,” Kate said.
“In 2021, she cut her hair for the first time in nine years to donate and raise $43,000 for kids cancer. She spends time teaching Auslan to her peers to support her non-verbal sister.”
“Last year she lost her nanna to cancer and now calls her grandpa religiously every day to check in and make sure he always has someone to talk to.”
Since 2012, the Fred
Hollows Humanity Award has recognised more than 2,000 students from across the nation, who follow in Fred’s footsteps by making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Camryn said her award means a lot to her.
“It is really special,” she said.
“It shows I’ve put in a lot of hard work, that I care about people and that I have made a difference in the world.”
She began teaching Auslan to students at Canungra State School so they could communicate with her sister, Blakely and is pleased that this is being continued at the school today.
Camryn is preparing to cut and donate her hair again but said she won’t be fundraising this time, saying it was a lot of money for people to donate.
Currently in Year 7 at Rivermount College, Camryn is considering a career as a vet or a
neurologist when she finishes school.
When she isn’t studying or fundraising, she enjoys dance, rugby, speaking out competitions and cheerleading.
Nominations are currently open for the 2023 Fred Hollows Junior Ambassador Awards.
Award recipients will be recognised at a virtual presentation ceremony in Term 4 of the school year. A 2023 Junior Ambassador to The Foundation will also be announced for Queensland.
The Humanity Award’s charity partner Specsavers will generously donate $5,000 on behalf of this Junior Ambassador towards The Fred Hollows Foundation’s work globally to help end avoidable blindness.
Nominations can be made via https://www. hollows.org/au/humanityaward
Nominations close at 11.59pm on Friday, 21 July 2023.
Music aficionados young and old spread out on picnic blankets and camping chairs across Elysian Fields for a relaxed The Long Sunset 2023.
The Queensland Music Festival event, part of the QLD Music Trails series, attracted festivalgoers from the Scenic Rim and further afield from 29 April to 1 May.
Local group Mununjali Ngari opened the festival on 29 April, local artists
Laura Frank and The Inadequates welcomed visitors with laid back campfire sessions the night before and shuttle buses gave visitors tours of Canungra CBD on 30 April.
Lime Cordiale and Winston Surfshirt were the headline acts alongside the likes of Hatchie, Sycco and Tia Gostelow, and an Auslan Stage Left interpreter stole the show with his dance moves.
The carpark was visibly less full than it was for the 2022 event, but the crowd still filled the space with boundless youthful energy.
The VIP area up on the
hill was pumping with the who’s who of the tourism world, from Scenic Rim industry leaders to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
During her set, Hatchie said it was good to play to an all-ages show and commented that she’d never seen so many cartwheels from the crowd.
Winston Surfshirt, who got the crowd pumping with smooth grooves complete with trombone solos, praised the children’s good behaviour.
“It’s quiet, they’re quiet kids. Very well behaved,” the lead singer said.
Boonah Show is a great country show, with loads of free entertainment for young and old!
Boonah Show is hosting the National Championship Chain Saw Races, starting before the official show opens on Thursday 1 June with the finals on Saturday 3 June.
On Friday afternoon there will be the State of Origin Championship Team Event in the main arena.
The Prime Cattle and Dogs classes commence on Friday 2 June.
In the Pavilions you can check out the Cookery, Apiculture, Fine Arts, Photography, Textiles, School Exhibits, Craft, Lego, Fruit and Vegetables, Agriculture
and Horticulture.
Friday afternoon sees the commencement of judging for the Stud Cattle with the Battle of the Sexes and the heats for the Young Auctioneers Competition.
These finals will be held at the Cattleman’s Dinner later in the evening.
Saturday sees the judging of horse, stud cattle, goat and poultry classes.
The official opening at 12.30 is followed by the Grand Parade, with a “Cavalcade of Transport” at 4pm, featuring all the vintage tractors, cars, trucks and machinery, through to the large modern modes of transport of today.
‘Destination Boonah, Taste - Play -Stay’ will be a new feature where you
can sample local food, coffee and wine.
Live entertainment includes music by Laura Frank, as well as local dance and gymnastic groups, fashion parades, bush poetry and much more.
Be entertained with all the special free shows from our very own Latonya Wigginton Sparkle Society Circus Show and Workshops, Eljay Freestyle Bike Show, Luke’s
Reptile Kingdom and Noah’s Farm Pig Races. Saturday night features fireworks, Aussie FMX Freestyle Bike Show, Young Farmers Challenge and Demolition Derby - fantastic entertainment for the whole family.
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In the lead-up to Mothers’ Day Canungra Books and Art is hosting a ‘local authors event’ on Sunday 7 May from 10.30am to 1pm in the shop courtyard.
A very talented group of authors will be showcasing their books with the opportunity to chat to them about their stories and buy their books, either for a lovely Mothers’ Day present or just great reads for the avid reader with the opportunity to support a local author.
The bookshop will also provide a range of Mothers’ Day gift ideas, many by local artisans including felted and fabric journals and prints of local scenery and wildlife by local artists.
Authors attending include:
• Paula Peeters an ecologist, artist and writer based in Beechmont who has recently released her latest book ‘A Walk in the
mountain forests: My nature journal of Binna Burra, Beechmont and Beyond’ which has been flying off the shelves;
• Gillian Wells of Boonah, who has had three books ‘Alone’, ‘Consequences’ and her latest book ‘Lost’ all nominated for the Miles Franklin. All her novels feature strong women but with very different stories and several stories are set in Boonah or outback areas;
• Richard Groom, who recently released his book ‘The View Through the Windscreen: to Binna Burra and Beyond’ – a great window into the history of Binna Burra and Richard’s personal life journey;
• Marisa Parker who has released two award-winning books ‘Goodbye to Italia’ and ‘Ciao! We’re in Africa’ – celebrating the life and journey of her Italian parents and their many struggles from Italy to Africa;
• Dieter Luske with his hot off the press memoir ‘It Happened in the Seventies’, an intriguing story of personal risk-taking, self-discovery and profound change;
• Marji Hill, author of more than 70 books, focussed on promoting understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians, including her recent books ‘First People Then and Now’ and ‘Australian Aboriginal History’
It will be a lovely opportunity to chat to these wonderful authors and find out more.
Books by other local authors who are unable to attend on the day will also be available.
For more information and details on each author and their books visit the Canungra Books and Art Facebook page for more updates or contact bookshop owner Jan McGregor on 0418 792161.
The event will be outdoors in front of the shop and postponed if weather is wet.
McAuley College has a strong focus on both the learning and wellbeing of each one of our young people.
These practices, embedded in the research of Positive Psychology, ensure each member of our community is called by name and acknowledged for their unique strengths.
With this as a foundation to all that we do, our students are well placed to reach their potential and flourish.
As a College, we offer classrooms where learning is a priority. Students enjoy calm and respectful working environments that are safe and supportive. Our state-of-the-art facilities complement these approaches.
McAuley College continues to be a place of opportunities for our students, from vocational to academic, incorporating
a whole range of learning and training options relevant to the individual student’s chosen aspirations for beyond school.
Within the cohort of Year 12 students who graduated last year, 65% have completed a Certificate qualification, other students attained their Assistant in Nursing qualification, or secured an ongoing apprenticeship, and three students were advised of early entry or gained a significant scholarship.
As we say often, we may be small in size, but we are huge in opportunity and this has unfolded in some incredible opportunities for our young people as they finish their secondary education with us.
Sport has been proven to have a beneficial effect on people and our students are offered a wide variety of sports such as swim-
ming, tennis, netball, rugby league as well as chess, theatre sport and Esports. Our First XIII are currently training for the Rugby League Confraternity which will be held in Brisbane in the June holidays. We also offer a range of extra curricula activities such as the Kokoda
challenge, Bridge to Brisbane, Vicki Wilson Cup, The Scene Project, Choirs, Bands just to name a few.
McAuley College is ready to commence our next building program in 2023 which will add more speciality and general learning classrooms to our current facilities to allow
for our continued growth. Enrolments for 2024 and 2025 are underway with places for 2024 filling fast. Why not come for a look as we offer tours of the College every Friday afternoon at 3:30pm. Contact the College on 5542 3000 to make a booking.
Last month we were all shocked by the fire in the local FoodWorks supermarket.
Sadly, that fire has meant that the supermarket will be closed for the forseeable future.
Things take time to sort out - from insurance to building repairs - and I would imagine (although as I write this any timeframes seem to be a guess) this is going to take at least six months, maybe longer.
It is difficult to explain the feeling I had with the news that 100 regional News Corp papers stopped printing in a restructure that sees these papers with online presence only.
Over the 17 years that FoodWorks has operated in our town, they have given back to the community time and time again.
Almost every community organisation has either received cash sponsorships, donations of food for barbecues or been able to hold a sausage sizzle or sell items outside the supermarket.
It is sad for communities who will lose their local newspaper. Years ago, the local paper was the backbone of a community. The people who owned the paper and the people who worked there were involved in their communities, they had their finger on the pulse and they knew the people in the towns.
Time and time again, they stepped up as corporate citizens to provide the FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Year Award at Moriarty Park; sponsored the annual Show and Rodeo; helped the Men’s Shed and after the 2019 bushfires they not only donated the food for a fundraising barbecue for the Rural Fire Service, they also matched the money raised dollar for dollar.
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Very contentious issue. Any perceived increase in roost size can be attributed to removal of suitable habitat elsewhere in the region. Flux in roost size throughout the year is normal. Flying foxes are increasingly critical to habitat restoration and are our key primary pollinator for a range of native species.
No doubt this is still true for local journalists - but how many of those jobs will be shed in the move to digital?
clude buyback of properties as an option?
Added to this are the many young people who have passed through their doors as employees. It has been great to see the progression of these people from shy kids who can’t make eye contact to confident young people happy to chat and help.
What will the record keeping of townships look like? How can truth be disseminated without this grassroots vehicle of news? Because it is easy to see that a report about the refurbishment of the soccer club’s canteen or ‘what we did in the pandemic’ is real and true, but who will remember this when they are relegated to the archives of the internet? Where are the pictures to cut out and keep on the fridge? Or does none of that matter?
While there have been issues in the recent past which means newer people might not recall the good that this business has done for the town, I think we all need to keep in mind for a very long time Canungra FoodWorks has contributed to the fabric of our community.
I’ll certainly miss the days of going there to get milk and coming out an hour later having chatted to half the town.
- Jodie CliffordIt would be very sad to have their nurseries removed or broken up and upsetting the whole colony.
should start [genuinely] considering environmental implications (aka habitat destruction and its consequences) when approving development on large acreage sites in the Scenic Rim?
Is the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival still on? The answer is yes but in what format is still undecided. The Scarecrow trail is definitely on and the dates are 11th to 20th September. Advertisements in papers, web site and face book will be appearing in early June providing all the detail. We hope to have a special guest on the Mountain who may open the festival and then provide an activity for families on Saturday 12th September. The Lantern Parade and other activities are subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. We have set a date of 1st August for a decision.
The talk of Scarecrow Town is who will be the winner this year? We can put smiles back on faces by putting scarecrows out on the trail and entering the competitions. We are sure that Scarecrow Senior Poetry will be on and children can take part in their Colouring In and Poetry competitions.
Living in close proximity to a roost would be close to unbearable at times with noise and odour.
With all of the land clearing I’m not surprised that they’ve had to find new homes. It would be wonderful to hear that buy back was an option. We’ve always lived amongst bats in NSW and Queensland. Such beautiful creatures.
And perhaps the sellers of the land, to developers, should start [genuinely] considering environmental implications (aka Habitat destruction and its consequences) when deciding to sell?
Entry is free and Entry Forms will be at various locations around the Mountain and on our web site for those off the Mountain who are coming to engage.
So, the message is: put huge coloured circles around the 11-20 September on your calendars, get your planning hats on for making a Scarecrow display or visiting the Mountain. If visiting, consider an overnight stay, enjoy our fabulous sunset and visit some of our attractions.
Will be interested to see the updated roost management strategies from SRRC. Maybe we could in-
The Canungra Times belongs to me, but really it belongs to the community and I’ll keep doing what I can to make sure that continues.
In the words of George Bernard Shaw: “I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole commu nity and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live.”
The future is a little uncertain at this point but if anyone is struggling to get groceries, please reach out via myself or Cr Virginia West - there is certainly help available and many of the local shops are stocking essentials at very reasonable prices.
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Wherever nurseries were, there was always beautiful green vegetation.
The Committee is keen to have a festival in whatever format is possible because it brings the community together and that is what we will need by September
- Dereen BadgerI personally don’t believe the developers themselves will ever care because for them it is a business transaction and the dollars are their main consideration.
So, please plan on producing a scarecrow or visiting and staying on the Mountain and, if we can get the lantern parade and other activities up and running, we will do so.
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- Lisa MarieStaying up to date with the latest hair trends is essential for local hair salon, Zanzibar Hairstyling.
Salon Owner Di Robson, along with Master Stylists Tracey Braidwood and Dee Allen recently attended a full day, hands on workshop with Elite Hair Education to sharpen their skills.
Educator Kylie Dwyer focussed on shag haircuts for short, medium and long hair, as well as pixie and bixie cuts.
A Shag haircut is a versatile style characterized by lots of layers, especially around the face.
Created by hairstylist Paul McGregor in 1971 for Jane Fonda, this classic cut suits all lengths and is back in 2023 in a big way.
The Pixie haircut is cut short around the sides and back of the head and one to three inches long on top.
Short hair requires very different cutting skills, so it is essential to have your hair cut by a very experienced hairstylist when choosing this style.
As indicated by the name, the Bixie haircut is a combination of a pixie and bob cut.
This trendy cut offers the fullness of a short pixie and the versatility of a bob.
The cut is customizable, making it suitable for women of all ages.
Concentrating on only the three cuts enabled the team to gain in depth training on the latest fringes, bangs, face framing and personalising techniques.
This included the difference of all the styles being blunt, round or square layers and using disconnection, texturing and razoring.
“These are all techniques we use when cutting to create on trend looks for 2023,” said Di.
“As a team we get great inspiration from such a workshop.”
“We are passionate and dedicated to our hairdressing industry, which allows us to create on trend, personalised cuts for our clients.”
Di says it is important for the team to get to know clients in order to
assess what will suit the client’s face shape, lifestyle and time given to styling their hair.
“We understand the limitations people might have outside the salon, so we can recommend styles that will really suit your
lifestyle - and make you look fabulous!” says Di.
Zanzibar Hairstyling highly recommends the Australian made Pure organic colours which Di says are always a beautiful complement to a specialised haircut.
All of the team members are highly skilled with the latest techniques in colour glossing, balayage, blending and foiling. For a complimentary consultation, call Zanzibar Hairstyling on 5543 4454.
A 70th wedding anniversary is a milestone and one that Peter and Ray Hickson were happy to celebrate with their family, including daughter Lyn who travelled from Tasmania as a surprise guest for the occasion.
A young Ray Pelger moved from England to Australia in 1951 to take up a job at Government House in Hobart.
She and Peter met at
the TCA ground on Hobart’s Domain.
Peter worked in the canteen for the Hobart Football Club and Ray went on Saturday nights, putting bets on for people who worked at Government House.
They married on 17 April 1953 at the Wesley Methodist Church in Hobart.
The couple had four children - Stephen, Lyn, Wayne and Sonia.
They lived at Geilston Bay for 29 years where they were involved with
the Masonic Club of Tasmania, Ray selling Bingo tickets and acting as the caller and Peter as President of the Club for several years.
In 1975 the bulk ore carrier Lake Illawarra hit the Tasman Bridge and knocked out a couple of pylons. It took a few years for the bridge to be repaired, a ferry ride being the only way for Peter to avoid a 90 kilometre trip to work.
Peter worked for Hobart City Council for 46 years, beginning in the
Town Clerk’s Department and last moving to the City Treasurer’s Department.
He retired in 1992. Then in 1998 he and Ray followed their dream to move to Queensland.
“As soon as we drove into Canungra, I could just see it was the place for us,” said Ray.
“After we saw our block of land at Wonglepong, we never even looked at any others.”
They became heavily involved with the Canungra Bowls Club,
where Peter is still Men’s President and Ray was the Ladies’ President for 14 years and Ladies’ Games Director for 18 years.
Ray has compiled the bowls results and rainfall for Canungra Times for many years.
Peter and Ray have four children, 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild.
They celebrated their anniversary with a family lunch at the Coomera Lodge Hotel.
Mon 6pm • Wed 1.30pm • Thu 1pm at the Tamborine Mountain Bridge Club located at Tamborine Mountain Sports Association
400 Long Road, Tamborine Mountain LESSONS
An Advance Health Directive (“AHD”) is a document which allows you to give directions about your own future health care if you become incapable of making those decisions.
If for example, through severe illness or accident, you are unable to speak for yourself and not able to exercise your legal right to accept or refuse recommended health care, the AHD provides directions “in advance” of such an event happening.
The purpose of an AHD is to give directions about health matters and special health matters for your future health care; give information about those directions; and provide terms or information to your appointed attorneys about how their power is to be exercised.
You may also give a direction which would see a life-sustaining measure be withheld or withdrawn (subject to conditions set out in sec 36(2) Powers of Attorney Act 1998)
A direction in an AHD has priority over a general or specific power for health matters given to any Attorney duly appointed (for instance in an Enduring Power of Attorney) and operates only while you have impaired capacity for the matter covered by the direction.
Having an AHD in place may lift the burden from your loved ones from being involved in difficult decisions about what is it be done or not done. The relief of family members can be welcomed when they know that “mum (or dad) wanted this to happen” when your wishes are documented in advance.
This is a general overview to highlight some issues. It is not exhaustive and should not be considered legal advice nor any substitute for legal advice. Some of the contents may not apply to the specific circumstances of the reader and so should not be relied upon without seeking professional legal advice.
Local Authors’ Day at Canungra Books and Art, 7 May: Meet local authors, book signings and have a chat from 10.30am to 1pm.
Mother’s Day, 14 May: Don’t forget Mum this Mother’s Day - book for lunch or dinner at Canungra Hotel, Ginja Ninja and grab a gift locally!
Canungra VIEW Club, 15 May: Next meeting is Monday 15 May at Canungra Hotel, 11.30am for 12 noon. Contact Lorraine on 0417 262 627 or Evelyn 0418 653 642. Bloom Inc, 19 and 20 May: Held on Mt Tamborine, Bloom Inc promises to be a one-of-akind experience for businesswomen to gather and grow.
Monday
Yoga: 9.30 - 11am Moriarty Park Community Centre, Coburg Road.
Fitness Training: Live Fit Studio 5.30pm. Steve 0431 208 588.
Tuesday
Canungra Golf Club: Ladies’ Competition Golf Day. Fitness Training: 30 min High Intensity Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. Steve 0431 208 588.
Canungra Rural Fire Brigade: Meeting the third Tuesday each month. Jamie 5543 5778.
Women’s Web: Meets each fortnight. Robyn 5543 4725.
Men’s Shed: Canungra Men’s
Featuring a line-up of successful business owners and experts sharing hard-core tips and tools through their masterclasses. If you’re looking for inspiration and rejuvenation, don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event. Visit www.events.humanitix. com/bloom-inc for tickets and more information.
Can-Nections Business Expo, 20 May: At Canungra School of Arts Hall. Exhibitors rates: Free for current members, $40 for non members, or join Canungra Chamber of Commerce for $80 and get your booth for free.
Eat Local Month: Eat Local
Week is now a month! From 1 - 30 June enjoy the best food and events the Scenic Rim has to offer. For details visit eatlocalmonth.com.au.
Cuppa in the communi-tea, 14 June: At Graceleigh Park, Beechmont 10am to 11am.
Canungra Hotel Rodeo, 8 July: Bring your cowboy boots and enjoy the live rodeo events!
Canungra Show, 19 August: A great one day country show. For details visit www.canungrashowsociety.org.
Beaudesert Show, 8 and 9 September: Two days of rides, competitions and excitement! For details visit www.beaudes-
Shed meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 12noon. Contact Col Ford 0428 820 349.
Intermediate Pilates: Roshfit 5:30pm. Ph 0421 862 892.
Wednesday
Show Society: First Wednesday of the month 7pm at Showground. Ph: 0403 278 556. Fitness Training: Live Fit Studio 5.30pm. Steve 0431 208 588.
Orchid and Foliage Society: Meets on the third Wednesday each month at Canungra School of Arts Hall. www.bdofs.com. Bowls: Paddle Pop Pairs each Wednesday at 9.30am at Canungra Bowls Club.
Intermediate Pilates: Roshfit 6am. Ph 0421 862 892.
Thursday
Craft: Canungra Craft Group meets fortnightly at 10am at Canungra Showground. Ph: 0418 435 528.
Canungra Tip: Closed every Thursday.
Golf: Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club. Scenic Rim Toastmasters: 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:45pm Canungra School of Arts Hall. Email jkschafer01@gmail.com
Men’s Shed: Canungra Men’s Shed meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 12noon. Contact Col Ford 0428 820 349.
Friday
Fitness: 30 min Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. Steve 0431 208 588.
ertshow.org.au.
Canungra Black Tie Ball, 4 November: Tickets on sale 13 June 2023. Follow Canungra Black Tie Ball for details.
Baby Rhyme time: Baby Rhyme time sessions for 0-2 years, Tuesday mornings. Please call the library for more information on 5540 5473.
Tamborine Mountain Bridge Club: Sessions Mondays 6pm, Wednesdays 1.30pm, Thursdays 10am and 1pm. Supervised Play and Lessons. TMSA Complex, 400 Long Road, Tamborine Mountain. Contact Eddie 0478 048 445.
Barefoot Bowls: From 4pm at Canungra Bowls Club.
Saturday
Mixed Competition Golf Day: Canungra Area Golf Club. 1st Sat: QCWA Wonglepong (except January) at 9.30am. Ph: Joyce Libke 5543 5212. HIIT/Just Dance: Alternatve weeks. Roshfit 8am. Ph 0421 862 892.
Sunday Church: St Luke’s Anglican 7.45am. Canungra Uniting Church 10.30am. Dunamis Church Yarrabilba 9.30am. Second Sunday: Canungra Village Markets 8am - 1pm. Contact Emma 0457 096 397. Third Sunday: Beechmont Markets from 8am - 1pm at the Old School.
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One of triplets, Kenny Rogers came to live with Krystal Turner and family as a bottle lamb. Kenny lived inside and wore nappies around the house until he was big enough to live in the paddock with his girlfriend, Dolly Parton (also a sheep). Now almost one year old, Kenny still enjoys playing with the kids, cuddles from Krystal and his favourite treat of sliced bread.
People and their Pets is about celebrating the animal friends in our lives. If you’d like us to feature you and your pet, please get in touch with Katie by email to kob@scenicrimmedia.com.au.
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Meat-lovers - prepare yourself for a unique and unforgettable culinary experience.
Eat Local Month’s Feast in the Valley takes your love of beef to the next level.
Held at the beautiful working beef farm Country Mile Escape and hosted by Murray and Trish Wilson, this four course luncheon is a delight for carnivores.
Enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared by Chef Mitchell Fox in this stunning Flying Fox Valley location, where you’ll also get an up-close look at the world of meat production and consumption.
The producer presentation is a rare opportunity to see a side of beef being
broken down by expert butcher, Murray Wilson.
This process is both fascinating and educational.
Learn how different cuts of meat are used in different parts of the world, where each cut of meat comes from in the carcass and how it is used or eaten.
Each cut of meat has its own unique flavour profile and texture, making it perfect for different cooking methods and dishes.
But it’s not just about the cuts of meat themselves.
Murray and Trish will also talk about where these cuts are exported, giving you insight into how different cultures prepare and source protein.
So, if you’re a
Feast in the Valley hosts Murray and Trish Wilson meat-lover looking for a one of a kind dining experience, this event is not to be missed.
Feast in the Valley is on Saturday 24 June from 12 noon until 3pm at Country Mile Escape, Little Flying Fox Road,
Flying Fox (only 15 minutes from Canungra).
Tickets are $170 per person which includes a four course luncheon accompanied by a glass of local wine or beverage and the local producer presentation.
Due to the nature of the event, vegan and vegetarian options are not available.
Ticket sales close 17 June 2023. For tickets visit https://www.eatlocalmonth.com.au/event/ feast-in-the-valley
Four course meal with local sourced beef and produce. Each course will be accompanied with local wine or beverage.
Breakdown of a side of beef carcass
Presentation on the different cuts of meat
The international destinations of our meat and wide cultural uses as a protein source
Chef Mitchell Fox from Mitch and Bec Catering, Kalbar
Book directly with trish@countrymmileescape.com.au or book online eatlocalmonth.com.au
By Keer Moriarty
The Scenic Rim’s signature event, Eat Local Month, will showcase local producers and flavours through lunches, cooking demonstrations and more.
My Country Escape will host Julie Frost from Mrs Frost’s Kitchen for four country style cooking demonstrations featuring her range of homemade pantry products and some of the Scenic Rim region’s unique seasonal ingredients.
Afterwards, enjoy a flavourful tasting experience of six mini courses that will inspire your own home-cooking adventures with plenty of tips, tricks and take-home recipe notes.
This intimate foodie gathering will end with an exclusive shopping opportunity for guests only.
These events will be held on 3, 4, 17 and 18 June with bookings closing eight days prior to the events.
Meat lovers will be delighted by the Feast in the Valley held at working beef cattle farm, Country Mile Escape in the beautiful Flying Fox Valley.
This is the ultimate paddock to plate event and a unique opportunity to meet a local beef producer and find out first hand about where your food comes from.
O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard will again hold their Longest Lunch on Sunday 11 June.
Experience a sumptuous menu crafted by their executive chef featuring a starter, two share platter courses and dessert beside the beautiful Canungra Creek.
Foodies are invited
to dine in the sky when Beechmont’s Binna Burra presents its Parrots Picnic Lunch on Saturday 3 June and to linger a little longer by staying over at this spectacular Scenic Rim
destination.
Running from Thursday 1 June, Eat Local Month culminates in the Winter Harvest Festival at Aratula on Saturday 1 July.
Scenic Rim Mayor Greg
Christensen said Eat Local Month was the perfect time to enjoy local produce and offered something for every taste and budget. For more information see eatlocalmonth.com.au.
3 apples
1 cinnamon stick
1 lemon, zested
4 tablespoons water
1 banana
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup oat bran
⅓ cup sultanas
¼ cup mixed seeds and nuts
1 tablespoon yoghurt
Preheat oven to 160°C. Peel, quarter and core the apples then cut each quarter into three wedges.
Place apple wedges into a saucepan, with cinnamon stick, lemon zest and water.
Recipe courtesy of QCWA Country Kitchens www.qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/ Wonglepong Branch QCWA
Email: wonglepongqcwa@gmail.com
QCWA Beechmountain
Email: qcwabeechmountain@gmail.com
Have you ever hopped out of bed in the morning and your first steps feel as though you are walking on glass? This is a symptom of Plantar Fascitis and your physio can help!
Plantar Fascia is a large band of connective tissue that runs from the heel bone to the toes and makes the arch of your foot. When put under stress over a period of time, it can develop inflammation and pain – Plantar Fascitis.
The main symptoms are aching or burning in the sole of your foot, often worse first thing in the morning, after prolonged standing, or after intense activity.
Plantar Fascitis has
many causes: high intensity activity, high load through the foot, extended periods of standing, poor arch control, being flat footed or having high arches, or other musculoskeletal issues, poor footwear, pregnancy and being overweight.
There are many options for treatment. Rest, gentle loading, massage, dry needling, footwear assessment and inserts, taping, exercises, night splints, pain relief and ice packs or ice massage are all options for conservative treatment.
If you have pain in your foot see your physio so they can guide you in diagnosis and management and get you back on your feet!
Bring to the boil over low heat then reduce to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes or until the apples are tender. Turn occasionally to cook the wedges evenly. Arrange banana and apples in a greased pie dish. Combine the oats, oat bran, sultanas, mixed seeds, nuts and yoghurt. Cover the apple and banana with the oat mixture. Bake in oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
A naturally sweet dessert free from added sugars.
With one serve of fruit per portion, this is a sweet treat to feel good about!
Martin and Alison Ford (pictured) are returning to Canungra after an amazing adventure throughout Europe and will start working again in the last week of May.
They are pleased that Kathryn will be staying on for a day a week when they return.
By Keer Moriarty
Lower Beechmont just became a lot safer with the installation of two community defibrillation units.
Three months of fundraising saw over $9,500 raised, culminating in the installation of two defibrillators, a community first aid training session and at the Pink Galah in Lower Beechmont, as well as information packs for every household.
Dean Cording said the catalyst for the fundraising was the collapse of Beechmont Road last year, leaving residents vulnerable to long wait times if an ambulance was needed.
Carpet Hughes of the Defib Shop who ran the first aid course said while front line treatment for sudden cardiac arrest is chest compression and defibrillators, early ac-
cess to a defibrillator is the key to success.
“You’ve got to have defib on someone in a couple of minutes,” he said.
The two community defibrillators are accessible by the Beechmont community at all times.
Located at the Wagon Stop (half way down the hill on Beechmont Road) and outside at the Yellow Star General Store.
Dean Cording thanked all of the local businesses who supported the community in fundraising for the defibrillators.
“With these lifesaving devices in hand, we have achieved our goal of ensuring that all local residents have access to a defibrillator within 10 minutes,” he said.
“We can’t thank everyone enough for your incredible support towards our community.”
Beechmont Road stabilisation works are progressing well at the downslope section of the single-lane side track, according to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Captured in the photo below, the crew are safely lowering into place one of about 100 precast-concrete blocks that interlock to form the base of the retaining wall below the single-lane side track.
To further stabilise the downslope, and to restore the second lane, rock backfill (about 3,500 cubic metres) will be compacted behind the retaining wall.
Photos above show the progress made at the side track.
In addition to the works at the side track, on Beechmont Road adjacent to Bottletree Lane, repair works at the guard rail and further downslope are continuing at the road bend (or hairpin corner).
At this section of Beechmont Road, traffic is under traffic control (Monday to Friday) and traffic signals (on weekends).
Normal operations through the side track resumed on Tuesday 2 May: Access is open on weekdays before 8.30am and after 2.30pm, under traffic control.
Access is open during the weekends under traffic signals, with some works that may result in short
delays.
A reduced speed limit of 20 km/h through the single-lane side track is in place for the safety of motorists and workers.
Restrictions apply through the single-lane side track, as trucks and buses will need to be a gross maximum of 24.5 tonnes, with a six-tonne maximum per axle load, and rigid chassis type only. School buses can access the side track.
TMR encourages the community to register for project updates or receive traffic alerts (via email or SMS) by emailing beechmontroad@mcilwain.com or by calling 0413 545 986 weekdays (7am to 5pm).
By Christine Tod, Beechmont Landcare
An unwelcome arrival in Beechmont is the Chinese Elm tree (Celtis sinensis).
Recently we have been weeding out seedlings at Beechmont Pioneer Reserve.
Chinese Elm is a large spreading tree with distinctive leaves that have a toothed margin and glossy upper surface.
The tree appears to favour clay soils associated with alluvial floodplains, creeks and gullies. It forms dense infestations, particularly along creek banks and prevents the regeneration of native vegetation.
It also invades open areas within forests. This results in habitat destruction for native animals.
Chinese Elm trees can be huge, like fig trees, and they grow quickly. If left to get big they can be very expensive to remove. Their size means that they can damage concrete driveways, house slabs, edging and fences. One Brisbane tree lopping service describes them as the most undesirable tree for a backyard. It is best to nip them in the bud by keeping an eye out for their seedlings as shown in the photo below.
They are prolific breeders so once you have a Chinese Elm growing in your area you will have plenty of seedlings to manage.
Like many weeds, having a Chinese Elm in your garden will result in public money being spent to manage the offspring in the surrounding public parks and reserves.
If you have room in your garden or property for a Chinese Elm, consider one of our many native trees instead, such a hoop pine (Araucaria cunninghamii), Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius), Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) or Wheel of Fire (Stenocarpus sinuatus).
Popular Beechmont
hang gliding and paragliding site, Rosin’s Lookout is restricted to advanced pilots following changes to the ‘bomb out’ landing site.
Canungra Hang Gliding Club member, Alison Cawte said pilots had been landing on private land with permission for the past 50 years, however in April 2022 circumstances changed and they were advised they would be unable to land there after June 2022.
In December 2023, the Club applied to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for permission to utilise two hectares of a 728 hectare site for a landing area.
They received notification that the application was refused.
The two hectare site had previously been used
QPWS.
Ms Cawte said pilots flying from Rosin’s Lookout to usually intend to fly beyond the landing site, however a site is essential for safety.
“Since then only advanced pilots rated PG5 can fly from there,” she said.
The QPWS refusal stated “On this occasion, the proposal is considered inconsistent with the management intent for this section of Lamington National Park.”
“The management in-
tent is to revegetate the area to its natural state.
Flying from Beechmont is now limited to advanced pilots. Image supplied. by Queensland Protective Services for grazing as part of a prison farm before being handed over to
“Lamington National Park is an important part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area and has valuable natural, cultural and aesthetic values. The intended use of the land is for revegetation as a wildlife corridor which is a top management priority under the current Lamington Management Plan (2011).”
Ms Cawte said, given the Club has used the site for 50 years, banning
pilots from landing actually takes away from the character and amenity, particularly given the value of Rosin’s Lookout as a tourist attraction.
The club has offered to maintain the proposed landing site, with pilots walking to and from the site and no vehicle access required.
The Club has submitted an appeal of the decision and has been campaigning to have access to a landing site to secure Rosin’s Lookout as a take off site for pilots.
James Vernon Stothard Lahey was the fourth son of Thomas George Lahey and was the third generation of the well known Lahey family.
James lost his life during World War II in air operations on 13 April 1943.
He was an Observer Navigator on a Catalina Flying Boat attached to the Australian Squadron operating over New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
James was born in Brisbane and attended The Southport School from 1920 to 1927.
After school he worked as a jackeroo until 1932 when he bought ‘Tabletop’, a 654 acre property near Canungra which had previously been harvested for the many
pine trees on the property.
When he bought the property, access was by a bridle track and he set about constructing a road.
The first part of the road was built in conjunction with Brisbane Timbers Ltd and under the supervision of R W Lahey.
James and a small gang constructed the remainder of the road, ensuring it was safe for vehicles.
He cleared about 200 acres of scrub land and by 1937 began dairying with a 200 head Jersey herd.
James built a house, cottage, yards and dairy buildings and erected about nine miles of telephone lines before being called up for enlistment in 1940.
He was accepted by the RAAF and arranged for his brother, C L Lahey
to manage the property during his absence.
James trained at a
number of centres before achieving rank of Sgt Observer.
He was based in North Queensland prior to his untimely death.
This signature event for the Scenic Rim has now become a monthlong event; continuing for the entire month of June 2023 and is action packed with events for all the family.
If you are new to the area this event highlights and celebrates the huge array of farmers and producers within the region from vegetable, beef and pork producers to wine, beverages and cheese, as well as showcases all of the artisan goods, chefs and culinary splendour that our region has become synonymous with.
Pick up a brochure at the library or Visitor Information Centre. For more information or to book tickets online visit - www.eatlocalmonth. com.au
The recent fire has been devasting for Anne and Tony, the Food-
works “family” and all residents in town.
I know our hearts go out to all who have been affected.
Thank you to all the local businesses who have stepped up to stock supplies, particularly school lunch products and essential groceries.
As a community we owe so much to Anne and Tony who have supported Canungra State School, Anzac Day, Moriarty Park, and most local events in Canungra since the day they opened the new supermarket.
Thank you for this valuable and generous support over so many years and the thoughts of us all are with you right now.
Council is currently looking for potential partners in the waste business to contribute to waste reduction and a circular economy.
This is not only an opportunity
for businesses but also for community groups who may wish to share their thoughts about recycling depots, organic food waste recycling and resource recovery contributing to zero-waste into the future.
To express interest or obtain more information visit scenicrim. qld.gov.au
As always the Canungra RSL Sub-Branch and Beechmont Anzac Committee arranged and hosted three services in our area which were extremely well attended.
Thank you to all who were involved in the smooth running of
these services, you are a credit to our community.
Council is currently preparing a submission towards the next review of the SEQ Regional Plan - Shaping SEQ by the State Government and the increasing traffic congestion features strongly. In a recent meeting with Jon Krause, State Member for Scenic Rim and Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholtz, this matter was again highlighted as it will be when the Director General Department of Transport and Main Roads meets with Council later in the month.
Due to Easter, I won’t be at Canungra Library on the second Saturday of April, however I am always available to residents by telephone on 5540 5111 or 0407 630 052 or by email virginia.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
Scenic Rim Regional Council is welcoming Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential partners to help expand the operations and services at the Bromelton Waste Facility and associated transfer stations.
Who do we want to partner with?
Are you a new or established business or social enterprise with a vision for a zero-waste future?
Do you specialise in waste reduction or new and innovative resource recovery and recycling practices?
If you are, we could partner with you.
To express your interest, or for more information, scan the QR code or visit: scenicrim.qld.gov.au
EOI opens 9am Wednesday 19 April 2023
EOI closes 5pm Friday 26 May 2023
Help
We’re contributing to a broader reduction in waste generation across Queensland by shifting to a circular economy.
We’re looking to improve our resource recovery and recycling performance to help build a sustainable region for our future.
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small policy change would be a simple and fair solution to a rtising is placed in regional newspapers would be great news for
We know there may be bigger budget issues, but this
growing problem for regional Australia
A policy that ensures weekly federal government advertising is placed the country
And it won’t cost you a cent
Yours sincerely,
Thursday 8 December 2022
Director of Australian Community Media, Australia's largest titles around the country. In NSW we publish 8 daily Mercury, Wagga Daily Advertiser and the Northern Daily the far south in Batemans Bay to far north in Lismore. We our stable of papers. support for our industry and the communities we serve. and cities. Sadly, due to the rise of the digital platforms and had to close and many more are on life support.
The Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP Premier of NSW GPO 5341 Sydney, NSW 2000
There’s a crisis in our country you can fix in your first budget, at no extra cost.
Dear Dr Chalmers,
By email: media@premier.nsw.gov.au
Dear Premier Perrottet
With the stroke of a pen you could help secure the future of critical regional news services, using money already allocated in the budget. All you need to do is allocate a fairer percentage of the federal government’s advertising budget to local and regional news services, rather than spending almost all of it with corporate capital city media and foreign-owned digital platforms (which don’t produce any content or employ any journalists).
Michelle Rowlands announced a campaign promise of $15m of costs that we faced at the time. Whilst this is welcomed by structural issues we face.
This can be achieved by simply adopting the Victorian Govt policy that mandates a weekly full page government advertisement in every regional and community paper.
Local and regional newspapers connect more than 80% of the country, but they get almost 0% of the government advertising spend.
the Premier of Victoria (see attached) with a policy that full page advertisement in every regional paper every week
promise for NSW Labor that does three things: and the jobs they support valuable communications tool in the most trusted of mediums government grants.
In an era where false news spreads faster on social media than the truth does, trusted local news services reach more regional Australians than any other medium. And unlike other media, every government dollar spent with a local newspaper is also an investment in regional journalism jobs. This shouldn’t be controversial.
By way of introduction, I am the Managing Director of Australian Community independent regional publisher. ACM has over 140 titles around the country. In newspapers like the Newcastle Herald, Illawarra Mercury, Wagga Daily Advertiser Leader. Additionally, we publish 47 weekly titles from the far south in Batemans Bay also have the St.George and Sutherlands Leaders in our stable of papers. The reason for writing to you is to seek your support for our industry and the Regional newspapers are the lifeblood of their towns and cities. Sadly, due to the rise increased cost pressures many titles in NSW have had to close and many more are
During the recent federal election campaign, Michelle Rowlands announced a campaign grant funding to address the 80% rise in newsprint costs that we faced at the time. the industry it is a short term solution to ongoing structural issues we face.
A more meaningful solution has been enacted by the Premier of Victoria (see guarantees that the Vic state government will buy a full page advertisement in every of the year.
A recent parliamentary inquiry recommended that a minimum of 20% of government print advertising should be placed with regional news services. A recent study conducted by Deakin University recommended the same thing. In fact, the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, has been advocating for more regional newspaper advertising for many years.
that represent another 27 publications in NSW and, together, proposed policy announcement across our respective mastheads and available to meet with you at any time to discuss this important
We know there may be bigger budget issues, but this small policy change would be a simple and fair solution to a growing problem for regional Australia. A policy that ensures weekly federal government advertising is placed in regional newspapers would be great news for the country.
And it won’t cost you a cent.
Yours sincerely,
We believe a similar policy could be an election promise for NSW Labor that does three - provides certainty for regional publishers and the jobs they support - provides the NSW Government with a valuable communications tool in the - moves away from the need for government grants.
We are working with the Country Press Association that represent another 27 publications we would be enthusiastically covering this proposed policy announcement across their websites.
Both Andrew Manuel from the CPA and I are available to meet with you at any initiative.
Yours sincerely
Tony Kendall President Managing Director Country Press Australia Australian Community Media
Andrew Manuel
Andrew Manuel President Country Press Australia am@plainsproducer.com.au
Tony Kendall Managing Director Australian Community Media Tony.kendall@austcommunitymedia.com.au Encl.
I would like to welcome new Councillor Amanda Hay to Council. Amanda will bring a wealth of knowledge from her personal careers and her experience in planning and development.
I look forward to working with Amanda for the duration of this term.
The recent launch of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month was more than enough to whet the appetite, with more than 130 events to be staged across the region from 1 June to 2 July.
For the first time, Eat
Local is being celebrated for a whole month and Canungra, Beechmont and Tamborine Mountain will feature in the first of three flavour-focused weekends.
The delicious menu of events on the weekend of 2 to 4 June has something for every taste and budget close to home.
Keep an eye out for a copy of the Eat Local Month program or download it from the eatlocalmonth.com.au website.
Council recently adopted the Scenic Rim Nature-based Tourism Strategy 2023-2032 to
ensure the region’s natural beauty can be protected for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The strategy is about achieving greater value for our region from the growing demand for nature-based tourism experiences rather than increasing visitor numbers.
It recognises the negative impacts that excessive tourism can have on communities and natural areas as well as the benefits of sustainable tourism for our local economy.
Our proximity to Ipswich, Brisbane and the Gold Coast and the Scenic Rim’s spectacular natural environment means the region is well-placed to become a leading destination for nature-based tourism.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Draft 2023-2024 Budget community consultation sessions.
This is the first time we have gone out to the community to seek feedback on our financial planning for the year ahead and there is still time for you to have a say.
Council welcomes all feedback and hopefully you have submitted your feedback by Wednesday 3 May.
We understand the cost of living pressures facing members of our community and have aimed to ensure we continue to deliver services and programs that provide best value for
As part of Council’s commitment to delivering an Accessible and Serviced region, Council will be undertaking Bitumen Resurfacing Works to resurface (reseal) approximately 49kms of roads.
Works are expected to take three (3) months to complete, weather and conditions permitting. Works will generally occur between 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday.
Central area – 6 April to 17 April 2023*
Eastern area – 18 April to 20 April 2023*
Western area – 21 April to 24 April 2023*
Works are scheduled in 36 localities across our region: Aratula, Barney View, Beaudesert, Aratula, Barney View, Beaudesert, Beechmont, Biddaddaba, Boonah, Boyland, Bromelton, Canungra, Christmas Creek, Cryna, Darlington, Dugandan, Gleneagle, Hillview, Innisplain, Josephville, Kalbar, Kerry, Kooralbyn, Lamington, Milford, Moorang, Mt Barney, Oaky Creek, Peak Crossing, Radford, Rathdowney, Rosevale, Running Creek, Tamborine, Tamborine Mountain, Tamrookum, Tamrookum Creek, Tarome and Veresdale Scrub.
money. Once all feedback has been considered, the final 2023-2024 Annual Budget will be prepared before being tabled at a Special Meeting of Council scheduled for Wednesday 14 June.
Works have been carried out by Council this month at Tamborine and Tamborine Mountain as part of a major program of bitumen road reseals at 36 towns and villages across the Scenic Rim. The reseals have been part of a three-stage program being carried out on some 49 kilometres of the 1800km of the region’s road network.
Roads will remain open and will be subject to changed traffic conditions to enable works to be undertaken safely and efficiently. Works have been planned in three (3) stages. Please scan the QR code for more details:
Any enquiries regarding the works should be directed to Council on (07) 5540 5111 or by email to mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au quoting ‘Bitumen Resurfacing Works’.
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Fruit trees need a number of things to ensure you obtain the fruit you want.
One of the most important requirements and often neglected is correct and timely pruning. It is often one of the most underrated things for growers - ignore and you may be disappointed.
Pictured is one of our mango trees. We prune the trees within a month of harvesting the last fruit.
This tree is about six years old and like all our mango trees responds well to yearly pruning. We remove between thirty and forty per cent of the tree mass, but remember different fruits need different pruning.
There are numerous benefits to pruning. Firstly it will pulse the tree, promoting healthy new growth plus it keeps the tree at a
manageable size.
This allows for easy maintenance and most importantly, easier access to all that amazing fruit.
A bigger tree does not necessarily mean more fruit and a more compact, healthy tree often delivers tastier fruit.
By keeping your fruit trees to a more manageable size you avoid ending up with a couple of trees dominating the backyard and this may allow the space to have more variety.
By keeping your trees tidy and accessible you make it easier to pick all that fruit and you are then less likely to have the wildlife learning how tasty your fruit is and helping themselves to your harvest.
Plus you get all those prunings to cut up and use as mulch.
When researching the best time
to prune your fruit trees consider the country of origin and remember large farmers by necessity will do it differently.
Some, like citrus can be pruned most of the time, whilst others are very specific as to when.
The vast majority of the over
130 different varieties of fruit trees and vines we have here at Tullamore Farm need pruning at least yearly.
Make sure you have good systems to ensure that none are missed and you will enjoy the bounty.
One of the most wellknown groups of Australian birdlife are the finches. In south-east Queensland, many people are familiar with the Double-barred Finch or Redbrowed Firetail.
However, there is another species of finch that tends to be not so obvious, the Plum-headed Finch.
These small birds are dark brown-purple in colour with heavy barring along all of their chest. The female differs from the male by being lighter in colour and having less dark-purple colouring on the face.
These birds can be seen in pairs or large flocks, depending on the time of the year.
presence away.
They feed on grass seeds and some of the areas that I have seen them recently have been along tall grassy road verges that are seeding or pasturelands that have tall thick grasses with masses of seedheads.
Plum-headed Finches have a range that extends throughout Queensland and into parts of northern and western New South Wales.
While their preferred habitats are tall grasslands, I have also observed them in cumbungi bordering creeklines and pastoral country.
The populations of these birds tend to fluctuate with the seasons and in the last two years I have seen them multiply and breed in an area where they were nev-
Scenic Rim Regional Council, Lockyer Valley and the Granite Belt are good places to start looking for them.
In recent times, I have observed the birds further afield than South-east Queensland and breeding in very good numbers.
do not always see in my travels and due to illegal trapping of finches that happens but is rarely reported, I do not give out locations where I see these birds in large numbers.
I had the pleasure of finding a pair of Plum-headed Finches starting to build a nest in
Plum-headed Finch CANUNGRA
November last year.
It was an incredible experience watching these small birds carry long strands of grass to their selected nest site.
I hope this inspires some of the readers of this article to do some research on this small bird and be on the lookout for them!
Thursday 1pm till 6pm (outside the
MT TAMBORINE
Wednesday 9am till 4pm & Saturday 9am till 2pm (in the IGA car park)
TAMBORINE VILLAGE
Friday 1pm till 6pm (at the
By Di Ayscough
Whilst attending one of the many local Anzac Day services, I felt the engaging atmosphere of those in attendance.
There was a strong sense of sadness, but much pride and gratefulness. So many men and women fought to save our country, and to give us the freedom we enjoy today.
Just recently we also shared the celebration of Easter. I cannot help but liken Christ’s death to that of death in war. While Christ single handed, died to save us all and to give us the freedom we have, the men and women of the forces, united without fear to give their lives to save us; often complete strangers.
How do these two great stories in history affect you personally?
I read the following words in a prayer which I believe sum up both the thoughts of the Anzacs and trust we can have in God.
“Loving God, you alone are the source of life.
May your life-giving Spirit flow through us.
In our sorrow give us the calm of your peace.
Kindle our hope, and let our grief give way to joy.”
On a more joyful note, the Anzac biscuits which were lovingly baked and packaged by the people of St Luke’s and handed out after the Anzac service, were very well received.
If you missed out, next year we will make more!
It has been very encouraging to see so many young children enjoy their Monday afternoons at Little Lukies. If your child would like to join, they are most welcome to attend.
Our Sunday congregation is also growing and our locum priest Rev Helen Paget is a welcome presence in our midst.
You are encouraged to come along and meet her. You will not be disappointed
APRIL 2023
CANUNGRA
(Recorded by Bruce Williams, Canungra Bowls Club)
Monthly Rainfall - 43mm
WONGLEPONG (Recorded by Ray Hickson)
Monthly Rainfall - 46mm, YTD 316.5mm
BEECHMONT
(Recorded by Wayne Abbot)
Monthly Rainfall - 45mm, YTD 350mm
Hall for Hire: Refurbished hall for hire. Air conditioned with kitchen facilities. Now suitable for meetings, DIY birthday parties, theatre supper nights, weddings, renewal of vows, etc. Canungra Uniting Church, 31 Appel St, Canungra. Ph: Rod 0401 936 984.
Work for the Dole: If you need to do volunteer work to satisfy Centrelink requirements for community service programs (eg SPER fines) you can work in the op shop. You can choose the day and hours per day, to suit your needs. www.canungraopshop. org.au/volunteer.
QLD CWA Wonglepong Branch Meeting: First Saturday of each month at 9.30am. Ph: Joyce Libke on 5543 5212.
Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society Inc Meeting: Third Wednesday each month 7pm at Canungra School of Arts Hall, 3-7 Pine Street, Canungra. www.bdofs.com.
Canungra Art and Culture Group Meeting: Every second Thursday, Canungra Showgrounds Art Hut 10am-1pm for fun, friendship and craft. $2 per person (bring a plate). Ph 5543 5528.
Canungra Men’s Shed: Meets at the Green Shed at Canungra Showgrounds Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am - 12noon. Contact Col Ford 0428 820 349.
Canungra Women’s Web: Is a ladies social group meeting every 2nd Tuesday for fun and friendship. Please contact Robyn 55434725.
Beaudesert Camera Club: Meet fourth Tuesday of the month - Beaudesert Community Arts and Information Centre, Mt Lindesay Highway, 7pm. Cost $2 for nonclub members. Enquiries 0410 688 012 (after 6pm).
Probus: Tamborine Mountain Combined
Probus Club meets third Wednesday of each month, 9.15am for 9.30 start at the Bridge Club, Sports Centre, 400 Long Rd, Mt Tamborine. Enquiries to President Christine Stewart, 0448 877 585.
Note to Editor:
Canungra VIEW Club: Third Monday of the month at The Canungra Hotel, 11.30am for 12. Please contact Lorraine on 0417 262 627 or Evelyn 0418 653 642.
Canungra Uniting Church: Church service and Sunday School. Sundays at 10.30am. Everyone welcome for a cuppa before church. 31 Appel Street, Canungra. Ph: 0401 936 984.
Marian Valley Catholic Shrine: Beechmont Road. Sundays 11am and 4pm. Ph: 5533 3617.
St John’s Catholic Church: Windabout Road, Beechmont. 9am Mass on first Sunday of each month. Phone: 5533 3194
St Luke’s Anglican Church: 15-21 Kidston Street. Sundays at 8am. Ph: 5545 2919. St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church: 9am Mass on second Sunday of each month. Ph: 5541 1068.
Beaudesert Markets: First Saturday of each month. Dick Westerman Park, Beaudesert (next to Wongaburra).
Beechmont Country Markets: Every third Sunday of the month - 8am to 1pm. The Old School Site, 1835 Beechmont Road, Beechmont. Phone 07 5551 0361. Email info@beechmont.org.au.
Canungra Village Markets: Second Sunday of each month. Contact Emma 0457 096 397.
Tamborine Village Lions Community Markets: 1st Sunday of the month (except January) at Tamborine Memorial Hall Park Grounds, 2680-2726 Waterford Tamborine Road, Tamborine, 7am to 12 noon. Stall site $15. Ph: 0487770114, email tamborinevillagemarkets@live.com.au.
Tamborine Mountain State School Markets: TMSS P&C welcomes locals and visitors to their monthly Market - 7am to 1pm on the last Sunday of each month. Up to 125 stalls from local artists, crafts people, fresh produce, plants, books, clothing, vintage items, collectibles, jewellery, bric a brac, candles, crystals.
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Informed Conveyancing: JP services available 1pm - 2pm Mon to Friday. 27 Christie Street, Canungra. Ph: 5543 4996.
Congratulations to Peter (Chairperson) and Unice Jervis who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary 15 April.
Also Peter (Club President) and Ray Hickson (immediate Ladies’ Past President) celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary 17 April.
Wednesday 29 March: Paddle Pop Pairs sponsored by RSK Tippers. Weekly prize donated by Canungra Hotel. 8 Players. After early showers two games of 10 ends were played. Winner of the day Stuart Warren 4 +22.
Wednesday 5 April:
Paddle Pop Pairs. 21 players. Winner of the day Greg Benstead 4 + 31.
Wednesday 12 April: Paddle Pop Pairs. 20 players. Winners of the day Wayne Reiser and Peter Jervis with 4 + 32.
Wednesday 19 April: Paddle Pop Pairs. 18 players. Winner of the day Bruce Williams 4 + 31.
RSK Tippers Paddle Pop Leaders to date: Jonathan Seagull 31 points; Bruce Williams 28 points; Wayne Reiser 21 points; Rod Duncan 20 points; Stuart Warren 18 points.
Canungra Men’s Pairs Championship, 1 and 2 April: Semi FinalStuart Warren and Peter Shoebridge 30 points
D Joseph O’Flaherty, and Bruce Warren 9
points. Brian Harrison and Mykal Prosser 30 points D Wayne Reiser and Ian Bell 11 points. Final - Stuart Warren and Peter Shoebridge 23 points D Brian Harrison and Mykal Prosser 18 points. Congratulations 2023 winners Stuart Warren and Peter Shoebridge.
Saturday 8 April: Easter Bonanza Day sponsored by Wayne and Val Reiser. Winners of the day Joseph O’Flaherty, Wendy Coleman, and Bob Kirkright with 4 + 38. Runner Up Natalie Bell, Charli Prosser and Neil Day with 4 + 16. Wednesday 19 April: Ladies Pairs Championship. Alison Koger and Kay Upton 22 points D Wendy Coleman and Donna Rixon 17 points.
Monday 15 May - Ladies Singles Final
Sunday 21 May - May Finch Fours
Friday 26 May - Wall Plaque Canungra V Mudgeeraba
Saturday 27 May - Men’s Four’s Final
Come along to Canungra Bowls Club for Mixed Pairs every Wednesday from 9am.
Social membership $5 pa. Full bowling membership $125pa.
Email: canungrabowlsclub@gmail.com
Council has received an application to name an unnamed reserve situated adjacent to Cavell Bridge on Boyland Roadat Boyland.
The name ‘ ‘Biddaddaba Creek Heritage Reserve’ has been submitted and Council is seeking public comment on this or an alternative name.
Submissions should include a brief rationale and comply with Council’s Naming of Roads and Places Policy RF4.03CP, available on Council’s website.
Submissions should be emailed to mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au or posted to Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 25, Beaudesert by close of business Friday, 26 May 2023.
By Kim Sami
The practice nets are complete and getting plenty of use.
Thank you to the hard working committee for getting this done and thank you Bendigo Canungra and District Community Bank for their financial support.
The next round of “Get into Golf” clinics run by our PGA Professional David Merriman starts on Sunday afternoons.
The five week clinic will be held every Sunday afternoon from 1pm starting on Sunday 21 May at the Canungra Area Golf Club.
The cost is only $5 thanks to Scenic Rim Regional Council subsidising the lessons.
Please call David on 0412 442 205 to book your spot or email canun-
gragolf@gmail.com.
The Friday afternoon
Ninja Nine is still running hot, but due to the days getting shorter, tee off is now between 1pm and 3pm.
Saturday 25 March: 4BBB Stableford – 4BBB
Winners – Nick and Sue Jago (48 pts); Stableford.
Winner – Nick Jago (41).
Runner Up – Sue Jago
(40) CB. NTPs – 5th Julie
Carter; 7th Mark Broadbent; 14th Peter Spears; 16th 22+ 2nd shot Harry Barnes; 17th Bob Flitton
BRD to Ross Jackson (34).
Tuesday 28 March: Stableford. Winner Liz Bobermien (33); Runner Up Pam McAllan (32) CB
NTPs 5/14th 32+2nd shot
Liz Bobermien; 8/17th
Kym Crook; 9/18th Longest Putt Julie Carter.
BRD to 29.
Thursday 30 March: Stableford. Winner –Ross Jackson (39); Runner Up – Bob Flitton (35)CB; third Place – Dave McGuinness (35) NTPs – 7th Dave McGuinness; 16th 22+2nd shot Neil Connolly. BRD to 75.
Saturday 1 April: Stroke and Putt Monthly Medal. Winner – Mik Oberle (70) CB; Runner Up –Pete Mitchell (70); third Place – Damian Watson (71) CB. Putts - Kim Sami (22). NTPs – 5th Brett Beanland; 7th Dylan Brechbuhl; 8th Adam Horder; 17th Cam Spalding; Ladies 27+ 2nd shot – Bronwyne Brown BRD to 75 (Greg Guy).
Tuesday 4 April: Stroke and Putt Monthly Medal. Winner – Michelle Day (69); Runner Up – Kym Crook (74). NTPs 5th/14th 32+ 2nd shot – Michelle
Day; 9th/18th Longest
Putt – Jo Windle. Putts –Michelle Day (27). BRD to 88 (Trish Schmidt).
Thursday 6 April: Stroke and Putt Monthly Medal. Winner Brad Mahony (69); Runner Up – Rob Hewison (70); third Place
Stu Fletcher (71) CB.
NTPs – 5th and 7th Brad Mahony; 8th Chris Astill, 16th 22+2nd shot David White. Putts – Brad Mahony (23) CB BRD to Dave McGuinness (74).
Saturday 8 April: Stableford. Winner – Dave
McGuinness (37) ; Runner Up – Kym Crook (35) CB; third Place – Sue Jago (35)CB. NTP – 5th –Adam Horder; 8th – Brett Day (hole in one) (eagle); 16th 32+ 2nd shot – Neil Connolly; Ladies 27+ 2nd shot – Sue Jago. BRD to 31(Rob Hewison).
Congratulations: Brett Day – Hole in One on the 8th.
Tuesday 11 April: SS versus PAR – Winner –Michelle Day (+5); Runner Up – Leigh Parsons (+4), NTPs –5th/14th 32+ 2nd shot – Trish Schmidt, 8th/17th Kim Sami; Longest Putt – Kym Crook.
Thursday 13 April: Stableford. Winner – Peter Spears (40). Runner Up
– Bob Flitton (37); third Place – Mark Broadbent
(36) NTPs – 5th David White; 7th John Rodger; 8th Cam Spalding; 14th Luke Ivers; 16th 22+ 2nd shot Neil Connolly. BRD to 32 (David White).
Saturday 15 April:
Bisque Par. Winner –Elaine Broadbent (+9); Runner Up – Dave Staver (+8); third Place – Tania Bobermien (+7) NTPs
–8th Stu Fletcher; 14th Kim Sami, 16th Brad Mahony; 17th Luke Ivers; Ladies 27+ 2nd shot Tania
Bobermien;16th 22+ 2nd shot Neil Connolly. BRD to +3 CB (Greg Johnson).
Tuesday 18 April: Two person Ambrose – Winners – Kathy Darlington and Leigh Parsons (74.5); Runners Up – Kym Crook and Trish Schmidt (75)
NTPs – 5/14th Michelle Day; Team 7/16th Kathy Darlington and Leigh Parsons. BRD 75.25 (Pam McAllan and Michelle Day).
Thursday 20 April: Stableford Red Tees. Winner Vin Slingsby (36) CB
Runner Up Harry Barnes (36); third Place – Steve Crook (33) NTPs – 7th Steve Crook, 14th Kerry Flood; 16th 22+ 2nd shot –Harry Barnes; 17th Harry
Barnes. BRD to 31 (Peter Spears).
Saturday 22 April: Stroke and Putt. Carry the Flag. Winner – Tania Bobermien (carried the flag into the 1st hole); Runner Up – Darren Kelly (-6); third Place – Pete Mitchell (-3). Putts – Matthew Taylor (24). NTPs – 8th Dave McGuinness; 14th Chris Astill; 16th Bob Flitton; 16th 22+ 2nd shot Jordan Tinker. BRD to +3 (Matthew Taylor). Congratulations Ross Hewlett – Eagle on the first.
Tuesday 25 April: – Anzac Day 9 hole - two person Ambrose. A special afternoon shotgun start to honour our Anzacs and give thanks to our past and present military personnel. Winners – Adam Horder and Dylan Brechbuhl (29.5); Runners Up – Nick Jago and Ross Jackson (30.5). NTPs –Ladies 5th - Carrie Thomas; Men’s 5th - Greg Guy; Team Open third - Brett Day and Alf Carter; 7th Team 7+ - Rob Paget and Wendy Brown; Ladies 8th – Kathy Darlington;
Men’s 8th – Dale Nixon. Longest Drives – Men’s – Dale Nixon; Ladies –
The U7s have recently turned a new leaf in their season.
Their little skills are really coming back after the long break. Working together as a team, kicking some awesome goals and enjoying themselves each week. We can’t wait to see them grow more over the season. Hoot hoot.
Saturday 22 April was the U12s first win for the year.
What a great performance by the U12s Yellow soccer team!
Forget the odds and ignore the stats, the U12s showed they weren’t afraid to fight for the win against Ormeau.
A match that had it all - courageous defence, unstoppable midfielders, explosive attackers, goalies with grunt, and strong leadership by Georgia Kelly (AKA Captain Twinkle Toes). Kate Pedler, Sophie Thompson and Chloe Delaney
showed courage and determination with amazing skills and impressive goals, while Caedan Walker and Corben Witchard were dangerous in attack, both scoring and setting up goals.
Let’s not forget the tireless defence work from Evie Wilson, Olivia Shepherd, Olivia Venter and Trey Collas; week in and week out, these guys deliver!
The kids needed the 7-2 win and boy did they feel it!
Coach Rhys Kelly’s words were right, “This is a Champion Team”.
- Jane Kelly
