Edition 01 October 2024v2

Action to get CCTV online

By Kirra Livingstone

THE Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce is pushing to bring 30 CCTV across hinterland business districts back online.

As revealed by GC&M News last week, 30 security cameras installed 10 years ago across Beerwah, Landsborough and Glass House Mountains have not been operational due to the ongoing cost. But following a spate of crimes and ongoing vandalism, the chamber wants to see the cameras working to help curb crime that has caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage and disruption.

Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce vice president, Geoff Martin, said: “At this stage we are in a discovery process.”

“As the system has sat idle for so long, we are not sure what is required to make them functional again,” he said. “The Chamber is engaging a local AV contractor to investigate the validity of the equipment and the costs attached in making the system viable.

“Given the high level of local crime currently, a functioning CCTV system is not only a useful tool in identifying culprits, but also a deterrent to crime.” Story P3

Lightbulb election pitch

MALENY’S streetlights could soon be replaced by more environmentally friendly LED lighting as part of an election promise by Glass House MP Andrew Powell.

The move is aimed at fasttracking the replacement of state-controlled lighting across the hinterland town

to protect the region’s ‘dark sky’ status.

The Maleny district has officially been recognised as the last area of coastal South East Queensland that is not severely affected by light pollution. Mr Powell said the LNP would commit $250,000 to replace the lights. Story P5

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Grammy winner comes to Maleny

By Sonia Isaacs

ACCLAIMED New Yorkbased jazz singer Nicole Zuraitis will perform live in Maleny this October as part of her Australian ‘How Love Begins Tour,’ named after her recent Grammy® Award-winning Best Vocal Jazz Album.

Presented by Maleny Arts Council, the multi-award winning singer will be performing at the Maleny Community Centre on Sunday, October 13. Full Story P.15

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THE COVER

IT’S hard enough for fully fledged adults to engage in the state election, but thank goodness for Generation Z.

My 16-year-old came home looking pretty chuffed with himself the other day, saying he’d been talking to the Premier about some pressing concerns.

What? You took these concerns to Parliament, I asked?

No, on Tik Tok, of course... because that’s where you’ll find all the swinging voters.

It was true though.

He showed me a video of the Premier genuinely answering one of his questions.

“How ya gonna keep fuel prices down?” was the word-for-word question.

This is in the context of a 16-year-old, with no license, no car, a lost Go Card and no voting rights.

Fair question. Bless him.

In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis that has zero impact on his day-to-day living, it’s good to see teens thinking beyond their own little world. Kind of.

I suspected this was all linked

to his growing aspiration to own a 4WD and spend his days going all Huckleberry Finn on us.

I’m being sent regular links to Facebook pages for cheap off-road vehicles.

The most recent was a perfectly well-maintained Nissan, aside from the small matter of a blown head gasket.

“The owner said it’s an easy fix”, he texted with a wrench emoji.

I’m yet to reply to that one, which is especially hard when he sits slumped over his plate 20 centimetres from me at dinner.

I’m just happy he knows who the Premier is.

There’s an awful lot of politics to come our way in the next month.

Our role is to be as informative and neutral as can be.

No doubt we will be too far left, right or inbetween depending on your interpretation.

Over the last two weeks we have introduced candidates across the Glasshouse and Caloundra electorates. From next week we will be asking them some specific questions about the issues that matter to constituents. We’ve got

some ideas, but what would you like to ask them? Let us know at editorial@gcnews.com.au and we will endevour to add them to the list.

TIME OUT

Politics isn’t everyone’s cup of tea though and there’s plenty of everything else in this edition! Every time I look through our Time Out pages I’m genuinely impressed with the varied events that are happening across the region. It’s all the more impressive because these events are largely conceived and delivered thanks to the hard work of volunteer groups all with varied interests that reflect the diversity of the community.

One example this week is our cover story. It’s pretty special to be able to welcome Grammy Awardwinning musician Nicole Zuraitis to Maleny. And it’s something of a coup for the Maleny Arts Council who work hard to deliver high class acts such as Zuraitis each year. Read Sonia Isaacs’ interview with Nicole on p15 and there are tickets still available.

Check out more on Time Out on p14-16.

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Grammy Award-winning singer Nicole Zuraitis will be performing in Maleny. Story on p15. Credit: Courtesy of the Recording Academy.

Glasshouse Country Farm Trail experience

By Sonia Isaacs

GET ready to indulge in the finest farm-fresh produce our region has to offer and meet some of our award-winning local producers.

The Glasshouse Country Farm Trail returns on 12-13 October, giving visitors the chance to explore a diverse range of incredible local farms and producers right on our doorstep.

Book online to enjoy a feast of fresh culinary delights and exciting farm experiences.

Following on from the roaring success of last year’s event, seven local farms and producers will throw open their gates to showcase the best of the Glasshouse Country region.

Stops along the trail include Yanalla Farms, Green Valley Fingerlimes, Glasshouse Plantations, and Barry Family Butchers, offering a tantalising selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, coffee, dairy products, and artisanal foods.

There will also be a number of pop-up

producers sharing their unique goods for locals and visitors alike. The trail invites visitors to journey through a series of local working farms, orchards and rural landscapes. Promoting the abundant range of agriculture available right here on our doorstep, book now for the opportunity to interact with local farmers, learn more about their livelihoods, and participate in activities and tastings. For more details and to make a booking visit www://glasshouse countryfarmtrail.com.au

Aiming to switch on security

Cost

By Kirra Livingstone

THE Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce is pushing to bring 30 CCTV across hinterland business districts back online.

As revealed by GC&M News last week, 30 security cameras installed 10 years ago across Beerwah, Landsborough and Glass House Mountains have not been operational due to the ongoing cost. But following a spate of crimes

and ongoing vandalism, the chamber wants to see the cameras working to help curb crime that has caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage and disruption.

Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce vice president, Geoff Martin, said: “At this stage we are in a discovery process.”

“As the system has sat idle for so long, we are not sure what is required to make them functional again,” he said. “The Chamber

is engaging a local AV contractor to investigate the validity of the equipment and the costs attached in making the system viable.”

Geoff said it was a crucial element to thwarting criminals.

“Given the high level of local crime currently, a functioning CCTV system is not only a useful tool in identifying culprits, but also a deterrent to crime,” he said.

“As we are not sure of

the costs attached as yet, Chamber will look for potential grants to fund the ongoing operation of the cameras.”

The key concern is the recorders are accessible and can be monitored easily; both to download footage and to monitor any maintenance issues that may be detected,” Geoff said.

Simpson Street in Beerwah is one of the various locations where

there are outdated CCTV cameras, home to a range of diverse businesses.

Pine Property Partners, Bailey Sims, backed the move. “I think it’s going to be a good interim measure as crime rises in the area, it’s an important deterrent for criminals,” the small business owner said.

“When people start releasing images of the burglars, I think it could hinder the amount of crime that happens.”

of bringing 30 CCTV cameras online investigated by Glasshouse Chamber

Bailey Sims inspecting CCTV cameras.

Plans for indoor aquatic centre to make a splash

Master Plan for proposed Maleny indoor aquatic centre revealed

By Sonia Isaacs

DESIGNS for a new Maleny pool have been revealed by the Maleny Indoor Aquatic Centre Steering Group Inc. (MIACSG). The not for profit community group has engaged architecture firm Blackburne Jackson to create a ‘fit for purpose’ design MIACSG say will suit the community’s needs and hinterland climate.

The proposed Maleny indoor aquatic centre will feature a 25x25 metre indoor pool, suitable for both learn-toswim programmes and recreational swimming for all ages.

The design includes a zero-depth splash area and wading pool, waterslide, kiosk and outdoor BBQ facilities as well as an upstairs multi-purpose space for meeting/function hire or dry land training.

The current proposal locates the facility on the Maleny District Sports and Recreation Club (MDSRC) lease area.

MIACSG President Peter Griffey said the design followed extensive consultation with the local community, schools, and

user groups. The cost of construction is unknown but estimates are $6m to $9m.

“An aquatic centre has been included in the Maleny Community Precinct Master Plan since the Precinct’s inception,” Mr Griffey explained.

“Council allocated the land on the Precinct in a Council motion in November 2018 under Cr Jenny McKay.

“We anticipate with the appropriate approvals, that we could open within five years, in time to host a few smaller teams for the Olympics.” He acknowledged the longstanding contribution of the Maleny Swimming Club in maintaining the current

pool located at Maleny State School, but noted that the 40 year old facility is no longer economically viable and requires significant upgrades.

“The number of drownings at Gardner’s Falls has also underscored the urgent need for a safe place to swim,” he added.

Mr Griffey believes the year-round usage will offset the higher costs associated with an indoor facility.

“We want to build a good legacy for our community that can be used year round, and that will also attract people to Maleny,” he said.

He called for council, state, and federal government backing to

move the project forward, saying it was imperative that it be included in future Sunshine Coast Aquatic Plans. With Council currently unwilling to fund a new hinterland aquatic facility at Maleny, Mr Griffey said MIACSG would be strongly advocating for the proposal to be considered in the next Council Aquatic Plan due for review in 2026.

“This plan guides the planning and management of Councils aquatic centres over a 10 year period,” Mr Griffey explained.

“This is the stepping stone to Council recognition of need and funding for the Maleny Indoor Aquatic Centre.”

He urged the community to continue lobbying local representatives and supporting fundraising efforts through initiatives such as IGA Community Chest, Containers for Change, and the Australian Sports Foundation.

Visit the Maleny Indoor Aquatic Centre Facebook page. sonia@gcnews.com.au

Old ‘Coles’ site goes on the market

A SITE that had been earmarked for a Coles, petrol station and fast-food restaurant is on the market.

The nearly 41-acre site on the corner of Roys Rd and Steve Irwin Way is being marketed by Knight Frank as ideal for small lot industrial sites.

It follows a two-year court battle by Coles to gain approval to build on the site after its proposal was rejected by the Sunshine Coast Council.

Coles withdrew its court application earlier this year, citing a lengthy court battle along with uncertainty about its potential return on investment given the huge rise in construction costs since its initial application.

Knight Frank describes the site, which includes a strawberry farm and house as “an ideal opportunity to secure a large industrial site which will offer a superb industrial small lot development opportunity in one of the fastest growing regions in Australia”. Pricing for the site is still currently unknown.

For sale sign on Steve Irwin Way.

Renders of the proposed indoor aquatic centre. Images: Blackburne Jackson

GET ready for the 2024 Maleny Country Fair this Friday October 4 from 3:30pm at the Maleny Primary School oval. Hosted by three local hinterland primary schools, it promises a fun-filled event for the whole family.

After last year’s success with over 2,000

Maleny Country fair is back

visitors, this year offers even more. The oval will transform into a ‘Village Green’ with sideshow rides, games, food stalls, and a beer and wine garden. The packed entertainment program, featuring local community groups, school bands, choirs,

dance groups and associated professional performers will finish the night with KC’s Fireworks’ famous display. Visit www. MalenyPandC.com.au to learn more and to prepurchase Stalls Tickets and heavily discounted Rides Wristbands.

Promise to change lights

LNP commits $250k to preserve dark skies

MALENY’S streetlights could soon be replaced for more environmentally friendly LED lighting as part of an election promise by Glass House MP Andrew

The move is aimed at fasttracking the replacement of state-controlled lighting across the hinterland town to protect the region’s ‘dark

The Maleny district has officially been recognised as the last area of coastal South East Queensland that ected by

But streets and statecurrently illuminated by that emit high blue green wavelengths and shine light above as well as below the

This has a detrimental ect especially on native

Mr Powell said if the LNP was elected, the new government would commit lighting replacement on all state-owned buildings in Maleny, such as the police

“The LNP will preserve our environment with more conservation and support for wildlife, through the Right Plan for Queensland’s Future,” Mr Powell said.

Wishaw welcomed the announcement.

“Our commitment to preserving Maleny’s Dark Sky status will benefit local wildlife by minimising the light pollution that wreaks havoc on so much of our local bird habitats and ecosystems.”

“The accelerated changeover of all stateowned lighting to LED lights with light shields to direct light downwards will really make an impact on the wellbeing of our local wildlife, as well as reducing light pollution for stargazers,” Dr Wishaw said.

Greens candidate for Glass House, Andrew McLean, said the move was

“Our commitment to Maleny’s Dark Skies is part of restoring a government that protects our environment by investing in conservation, biosecurity and technology.

Convenor of the Maleny Observatory and Dark Skies ambassador Dr Ken

“Constant light pollution has a huge impact on local

“Dark skies is one of the best things we can do to protect animals that are at-risk, so we welcome the

(But) any environmental program needs to strike at the root of the problem, not virtue signal around it.

“I encourage you to look at the wide ranging environmental programs that The Greens are promoting, from cleaning up our forests, rivers and oceans, to tackling climate change. For after all, if we destroy biodiversity, we destroy ourselves.”

Photo: Ken Wishaw.

BMD premiership dates set to change after backlash from local league clubs

By Kirra Livingstone

THE BMD premiership competition is set to shift its 2025 season to run in line with the NRLW, following a backlash from Sunshine Coast rugby league clubs. The likely start date would be delayed by two months and kick off in late July next year.

The inaugural 2024 regional representative BMD premiership season was held from March 2 to May 12. The aim of the competition was to provide

an opportunity to foster female league talent at a higher level than club football.

However, it caused significant problems for local teams last year with games being forfeited or teams fielding weakened sides.

Players selected for the BMD competition are ineligible to play for their clubs.

The Beerwah Bulldogs lost five of their top players to the premiership forcing the Open Women’s team

to forfeit a number of games and also merge with competitor clubs.

Club president, Ref Hammill, said the change of dates was the right move.

“Between the five players we lost to the BMD premiership, and another three we lost to other club’s, we couldn’t compare to other clubs,” he said.

“Because of all the players we lost, we had to forfeit two games this season, costing the club $1000 per game.

“We then had to merge

with the Caloundra Sharks to stay in the competition, so we were lucky in that way.”

The Open Womens competition also finished a month earlier compared to last year. There was only six teams to kick off the 2024 season, compared to the previous season where there was one more team.

The Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League Association was contacted for comment for this story by GC&M News.

kirra@gcnews.com.au

Preventing the next blaze

Emergency services are preparing for potential fires through mitigating measures

By Kirra Livingstone

EMERGENCY service

authorities say they are deep in preparations to avoid a repeat of the fires that tore across the hinterland this time last year.

Despite regular rainfall, authorities have been reducing fuel loads and undertaking an education program to help residents prepare with bushfire mitigation strategies September 17 marked a year since the first of three major fires ignited

across the lower hinterland, burning through over 1,000 hectares of bushland.

Get Ready Queensland recently released a brochure to prepare Glasshouse Country residents for the disaster season, funded by local and state governments. The brochure includes a selection of emergency services’ contact details, including SES and Energex. It also provides tips on how to deal with and prepare for different types of natural disasters. Rural Fire Service

Queensland area manager

Andrew Allan said the local fire and rural fire brigades have been working to mitigate bushfire risks this year. “We have ensured all of our trucks have been serviced, safety certificates are in place, and everything on the trucks is operational,” he said.

“We also conducted mitigation through burnoffs in the cooler months this year to reduce potential fuel loads, and we achieved most of the targeted areas.”

HQ Plantations’ Beerburrum-based

Bulldogs

corporate fire manager, Andrew Dunn, said HQ was doing all it could to prepare for the fire season.

“During the 2024 season, from March to August, we proactively reduced forest fire fuel loads by prescribed burning approximately 3,000 hectares of plantation and native forest in the Beerburrum estate,” he said.

The Caloundra and Caloundra South Fire and Rescue stations have both received new equipment, including a 1,500-litre water tank and a 4,500-litre-aminute pump.

Authorised

2023 Beerwah bushfire. Credit- QFD.

Beerwah Bulldogs Open Women player.

FORMER musician John Collins has been appointed Queensland’s first Night-Time Economy Commissioner.

In this newly created role, Mr Collins will collaborate with live music venues, nightclubs, festival organisers, bars, restaurants, entertainment precincts, arts outlets, and local pubs to strengthen the night-time economy, which generates millions of dollars for the state.

Best known as the former bassist for Powderfinger, Mr Collins is also co-owner and venue director of the Fortitude Valley Music Hall and The Triffid. He serves as Vice President of QMusic and sits on the board of the Brisbane Economic Development Agency. His focus will be on fostering partnerships to promote growth and sustainability for the thousands of local businesses that fuel the night-time economy, while also driving development opportunities for established venues and events.

Mr Collins will provide expert insights to support state and local government efforts in enhancing the night-time industry, aiming to offer Queenslanders and visitors memorable nights out while boosting the state’s economy.

Historical group bids farewell

Landsborough and District Historical Society to close following 50 Years of community service

By Sonia Isaacs

NEARLY 40 guests, including past and present historical society members, gathered last Tuesday (September 24) for a bittersweet farewell celebration as the Landsborough and District Historical Society hosted its final morning tea.

The event, held at the Landsborough Museum, officially marked the end of over 50 years of communitydriven volunteering by the historical society. For 46 years, local residents and history enthusiasts had solely provided the people power to operate and manage the museum, curating and preserving the district’s rich history.

Long-term society member Rosey Field expressed mixed emotions about the closure.

She acknowledged that, given the increasing challenges faced by the historical society, particularly over the last four years, it had seemed inevitable that the organisation would

eventually close. “I feel a bit sad that the society couldn’t continue, but I think it’s a problem faced by all small community groups these days,” Ms Field said.

“There’s a certain amount of paperwork that needs to be done, and you just can’t continue without a committee – and that’s where we found ourselves,” she explained.

“The committee that had been there for years just needed a rest, and no one was willing to put their hand up.”

Ms Field explained that decreasing volunteer numbers, coupled with increasing compliance challenges and the aftermath of COVID-19, led to the society’s decision to hand over operational care of the museum to the Sunshine Coast Council in 2022.

“We just had too few volunteers to keep it all going,” she said.

“Now there is the money and expertise to ensure the collection won’t fall into disrepair.”

Ms Field highlighted

the society’s numerous successes over the last five decades, including opening a resource library, publishing newsletters, helping to run community events such as William Landsborough Day, and ensuring the old Shire Council building’s place on the Queensland Heritage Register.

“A positive is that the museum continues, and the collections are now being preserved and catalogued appropriately through Council’s involvement,” she said. “And really, at the end of the day, that’s great for our community.”

The Landsborough and District Historical Society was formed in October 1973, and in April 1976, opened the Landsborough Museum in the old Shire Chambers building.

Their work has preserved a substantial collection of objects, ensuring that the area’s history remains accessible to the public for years to come.

“It is because of the dedication and research of the countless volunteers

over the years that this significant collection of over 14,000 objects is catalogued,” Ms Field added.

Museum Officer at Landsborough Museum, Hayley Rowan, said that while it was sad to say goodbye to the historical society, it was also a time to acknowledge some of the great achievements of the volunteer-run community group.

“It’s worth appreciating all the work they have done in caring for the history areas that surround the museum,” Ms Rowan said.

“The legacy they are leaving through the objects and stories they have collected is one that will continue to inspire and educate generations to come.”

Landsborough Historical Society members 2016. inset: Members in 1975.

Time Out

Farewell Historical society

By Sonia Isaacs

AROUND 40 guests attended a special farewell morning tea at Landsborough Museum September 24. This marked the end of an era for the long running Landsborough and District Historical Society which has called time after 51 years of existence. Although the society has now formally closed, many of the members will continue on as volunteers at the museum. Society members also unveiled a plaque marking the museum’s new entrance way completed earlier this year.

Community News

Do you love to ride? Whether you’re a newbie or pedal-pushing pro, let's get your wheels turning for the month of October. Council is supporting Love to Ride’s biggest challenge ‘Biketober’. It’s a fun, free challenge anyone can join as an individual, with friends or as part of a workplace contest. Let's see what the Sunshine Coast can do - swap the steering wheel for handlebars and join now at: lovetoride.net/sunshinecoast for your chance to win great prizes!

Council is proud to support our local community groups and the amazing work they do to make the Coast a great place to live, work and play. Council’s Community Grants Program supports closes 28 October. Plus, if you’re thinking of hosting a community-led Christmas, New Year or Australia Day event, grant funding is also available - closing 31 October. Visit Council’s website for further information or to apply for either of these grants.

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Regional Bushland Botanic Garden website for competition details.

Book launch

LAST Friday (Sept 27)

Rosetta Books hosted the launch of Bill Crozier’s new book Beyond the Snow Leopard: Travels through the Himalayas, Buddhism, mountaineering and possible paths to enlightenment. A delightful evening enjoyed by a sell-out crowd.

Between 2018 and 2023, drowning was the leading cause of death for children aged one to four, with private pools being the most common location and faulty pool gates and fences, often the problem. Now is the time to check your pool is safe and to educate your family on the importance of water safety. Council is urging pool owners to take the simple but necessary steps to end these preventable tragedies.

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Elaine Reeves, Jocelyn Morgan.

Bereny Hadley, Stephen Philp.

Roger Todd and Al Keeting.

Jenny Earle, Sarah Bucher and Helen Walker.

Dianne, Shirley and Clive.

Dot and Andrew Gauntlett.Gwen Davis, Jenny Neubecker and Anne Alloway. Ron Gilinder and Bill Morgan.

Clare Christiansen with Bill and Paula Crozier.

Sonya Moser and Helen Johns.Samuel B and Georgia Harper.

Community News

Get aware and prepared

GET Ready Maleny will be at the Maleny Kiosk, Maple Street, on Tuesday October 8 from 8–11am. Pop in to say hello and have a chat about how to deal with extreme weather events.

You can’t control the weather or when the next disaster will hit the Sunshine Coast, but you can be aware and prepared.

Discover which steps to take to protect what’s most important to you.

Learn how to develop an Emergency Plan and prepare an Emergency Kit for bushfire and

storm season. Explore Councils Disaster Hub to find the latest Sunshine Coast updates and other practical resources. Find out what to do before, during and after a natural disaster event. All attendees are provided with tips and a

Meet the neighbours!

Early detection assistance

THE Rotary Club of Maleny recently received $49,992 to purchase a specimen collection kit to help combat bowel cancer.

Rotary Maleny President, Scott Wassman, said

Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, with Australians aged 15-45 rated most susceptible to bowel cancer in the world.

“Death and or serious complications from bowel cancer are preventable in 90% of cases if bowel cancer is detected early,” he said.

“Through our grassroots Rotary Bowelcan Qld

A small sea of yellow Beerwah

Contributed by Beccy Mackintosh.

THE children of Beerwah Kindergarten are active members within our community. You may have spotted a sea of little yellow vests recently as they were out purchasing their own stamps and posting letters at the Post Office; sharing storytime and singing at the Library; and picnicking and playing in the local park.

Kindy is a place to make friends, explore new environments, build confidence, engage in experiences to support early learning, wellbeing and development, and most importantly to have fun.

Beerwah Kindy have begun enrolments for 2025. Kindergarten is free for Queensland children. Enquiries can be made via email: Info@beerwahkindy. com.au and by or visiting the Beerwah Kindy website

THE Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range will host its annual ‘Meet & Greet’ community event on Sunday, October 13 2024, at Tranquil Park Maleny.

Now in its 19th year, the event serves as a warm welcome for newcomers to Maleny and the surrounding areas, while providing a chance for attendees to connect with local business owners, not-for-profit groups, and long-time residents.

President Maleny Lions Club, Jean Coffey, said the event was a great opportunity for new comers to get to know their local community. “We encourage people to come along make

new friends and feel part of your community,” she said.

This year, Andrew Powell MP will serve as MC with entertainment by Col and Nellie Finley and performances from young Maleny artists Shanleigh Rose and Nyssa Ray. Doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start, and the afternoon will feature canapes, nibbles and a glass of bubbly.

As well as live music, the afternoon will feature auctions, raffles and lucky door prizes, plus free local produce samplings. Bar service will also be available. Tickets are available on Trybooking and are $25 per person. Please book by October 5.

THE Beerwah Spring Fair is coming to town on Saturday, October 26, from 11am to 7pm at the Beerwah Sportsground.

Hotspot project, we will carry out an extensive promotion of Bowel Cancer Awareness in identified Bowel Cancer Hotspots in Queensland and distribute over 2000 bowel cancer test kits purchased with the grant monies by post free of charge through local clubs and health services.”

Spring Fair

At this fun event, there will be a range of rides and attractions including the sizzler, train ride, giant slide, rock wall, pony rides and farm animals.

Kids will get the chance to do a meet and greet with none other than TV’s favourite cattle dog, Bluey! There will be free face painting and balloon twisting, and a jumping castle and obstacle course. And don’t worry about getting hungry while you are there, the fair will have

a variety of food trucks including pizza, potato slinkys, mexican and ice cream. To top off a great day, there will be market stalls, car show n shine, entertaininment and fireworks. Tickets- www.events. humanitix.com/beerwahspring-fair/tickets

Beerwah Kindy kids enjoying the post office.

Andrew Powell MP and members of Maleny Rotary.

Spotlight on... Landsborough

Glasshouse Little A’s receives funding boost ahead of year

By Kirra Livingstone

THE Glasshouse District Little Athletics season kicked off on September 13 at Skippy Park, Landsborough, and has received strong community support to start the year right.

Masterpiece Dance owner, Sarah Kwarcianyi, recently won the GC&M News Pip the Pollies NRL Tipping Competition, and donated $500 to the little a’s club. Congratulations! kirra@gcnews.com.au

Sarah and Glasshouse Little A’s Centre Manager Dani with club kids.

McGill Group gets behind strong couple

Landsborough business supports local family

Contributed by Krystle Kirk from The McGill Group

MANY months ago I was alerted to a story of a local Glasshouse couple, Darryl and Rhonda Fredericks who had found themselves experiencing hard times. As a Landsborough business operator, I was keen to support other locals in our community.

Darryl is a registered local builder who owns a renovation company in North Brisbane. Supported by his wife (Rhonda) in the family operated business, they found themselves in a situation where a client refused to make good on a large payment of a job completed. With little support from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (as a builders wife, I am only too familiar with this

situation), the non-payment of this job meant Darryl and Rhonda and their business faced immense financial challenges. The couple had already outlaid labor and materials to the tune of $100,000+ to bring the job to practical completion. It was also at the same time that they were hit will a further significant blow.

Darryl was diagnosed with a severe terminal medical condition that rendered him unable to work, let alone continue works on the renovation of their ‘forever Glass House Mountains home’. Darryl’s condition deteriorated rapidly, meaning that everyday tasks, like climbing the stairs of their home was almost impossible for him.

Unable to work, unable to fund the renovations and in absolute despair, the Fredericks family reached

out to the local community via FaceBook as they were desperate to complete their renovations, so that they would be in a position to sell the property and downsize to a single level home suitable for Darryl and his condition.

Over the past months, through support of the community, friends, family, and local businesses, their property is now ready for sale. When I was first introduced to the Fredericks, I committed to ensuring a burden free path into their next property and agreed to list their home at no cost to the couple. Through my connections we have covered photography, videography, portal costs and all professional agent associated fees. I will be listing and selling the property myself, free of charge.

Andrew Powell and the LNP are committed to preserving Maleny as the last area of Southeast Queensland that is not severely affected by light pollution.

Authorised by B. Riley, LNP, 281 Sandgate Road, Albion QLD 4010.

LNP FOR GLASS HOUSE

POWELL MP Andrew

Pets & Animals

Celebrating your amazing pets

WORLD Animal Day, celebrated annually on October 4, is a global event dedicated to promoting animal rights and welfare.

Originating in 1925 in Germany, it was founded by cynologist Heinrich Zimmermann. The event aligns with the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

Over the years, it has grown into an international movement that raises awareness about animal suffering and promotes their humane treatment.

Through fundraising, education, and advocacy, individuals and businesses worldwide use this day to highlight the sentience of animals and encourage

Sit, Mango Popcorn, sit. Good... dog?

Council reveals the most unique pet names

SUNSHINE Coast pet owners are showing their creativity with unique pet names like ‘Albert Einstein’, ‘Black Jack’, and ‘Frank the Tank’.

If you haven’t received a notice, or if your pet’s details have changed, Sunshine Coast Council urges you to update your information to avoid potential fines.

Cr Christian Dickson emphasised the importance of pet registration, noting it helps reunite lost pets with their owners and supports programs promoting responsible pet ownership. He also reminded residents that registration is legally required. Registrations were due on September 30.

Some names exude star power, such as ‘Zorro’, ‘Obiwan’, ‘Iggy Pop’ and ‘Clark Kent’, while others, like ‘Sunflower’ and ‘Sprinkle Joy’, have a more relaxed vibe. Sweet names like ‘Suzie Cinnamon Toast’ and ‘Mango Popcorn’ also stand out.

Despite the playful names, serious responsibilities come with pet ownership.

The most popular dog name remains Bella, while Luna tops the list for cats.

Pet owners are reminded that annual registration renewals have been sent out for the 66,647 cats and dogs registered on the Sunshine Coast.

Notices have been issued via post or email.

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By Henrik Ibsen

Horoscopes

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

The celestial trinity of sun, Mercury and new moon in Libra on October 3, a potent solar eclipse, offers this year’s most fertile portal for refreshing and rewiring relationships. Your guiding planet Venus in the zodiac’s sexiest sign for the first half of October promises plenty of melting intimate moments.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

Venus in your sensual sign till mid-October addresses one-onone connections, both private and professional, strengthening the ability to hear each other’s viewpoints and possibly repair a rift. This partnering cycle supports joint ventures: teaming up to pool resources for a mutually beneficial win.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Your ruling planet Jupiter heading into a four month retrograde can cause temporary hitches in plans and projects. Despite inevitable frustrations, make use of this golden opportunity to review your interactions with people and social media, revamp your personal presentation or refine something you’re involved in creating.

LOCAL author Sharon Millow is set to launch her latest book. This launch is more than just a celebration of a new book; it’s a celebration of Sharon’s indomitable spirit. Her journey from facing significant health challenges to becoming a published author is nothing short of inspiring. Now, with her latest work, Sharon invites us all to share in the happiness and laughter that have always

WEEK BEGINNING OCTOBER 1

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

October’s breaking astro-news for Capricorns is Pluto concluding its intensive five-month retrograde through your sign: a period of introspection and soul-searching likely to have unearthed some challenging realities. You now have incredibly strong astral assistance to recalibrate and make positive moves forward.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

October’s energetics in a fellow air sign encourage equality, inclusion and engagement in committed partnerships. This transit makes it easier to see other people’s points of view, find common ground and be more diplomatic - not to mention relaxing and enjoying the aesthetic pleasures of wining, dining and socialising.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

been at the heart of her writing.

Confined to a wheelchair, Sharon lives with an aggressive form of Multiple sclerosis (MS), however despite her challenges, Sharon proves with her writing that ‘where there is a will - there is a way!

‘Shazza’s Blinding Flashes of Inspiration’ is her third and most recent book. It follows on from her first two books, ‘the MonSter”, and ‘How Much

Can M S Koala Bear’ and is a collection of her stories and poems written since joining Beerwah Writers Group in 2015. It includes inspirational, entertaining tales, including some from her misspent youth. Filled with colourful drawings and many photos - it is sure to tickle funny bones! All welcome to attend the launch at 2pm Saturday October 12 at Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah.

Healing planet Chiron in your sign joining this month’s gang of planetary retrogrades offers the chance to reflect, inspect and adjust your relationships and life plans. Quite a call, but fortunately you are your own best medicine right now, because all the answers you need are already inside you.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

Venus in a fellow water sign till mid-October favours intimate partnership connecting, along with reaching out if needed to your inner circle for support. And life coach Saturn continues steering your idealistic sign towards organised and effective methods of manifesting what you truly, deeply, madly want.

One on one relationships are front and centre on the current celestial agenda, with your ruling planet Venus, traditionally considered lucky for love and money, ranging all the way from introspective to extroverted over the coming month. Make the most of this week’s love language which is quality bonding time.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

With your ruling planet Mercury at its most aesthetic, why not surrender to this week’s impulses to beautify your life and environment with a dash of glamour? Since Geminis love retail therapy, it’s a beautiful excuse to go shopping. Best avoided? Taking sides, gossip, playing the blame game.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

This week’s new moon eclipse poses the question: Could your work benefit from a collaborator who complements your skill set? With executive Mercury in the sign of partnering, it’s worth some creative consideration. Don’t be surprised if Mars in your sensitive sign has you more emotionally reactive than usual.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

This week’s planetary interactions encourage talking about important relationships, especially how to manifest more harmony and less stress by decreasing criticism, and balancing others’ needs with your own. Stay focussed on the positive and move beyond either/or thinking, which won’t get you where you need to go.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

Been spreading yourself a little thin, or even worse, not enjoying life enough? With Virgo’s ruling planet Mercury in the sign of equilibrium and elegant accord, this week invites you to start making your work-life balance a more recognisable reality - perhaps beginning this week by organising a social get-together.

with Lilith Rocha

Celebration of creativity and books

THE Sunshine Coast Hinterland is set to come alive with words and creativity as it welcomes the inaugural Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival from October 11-13 2024.

Spread across the towns of Mapleton, Montville, Maleny and Nambour, the festival promises an immersive experience for lovers of literature, aspiring authors, and anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling.

This three-day event celebrates the rich literary culture of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, bringing together local, national, and international authors, poets, and illustrators to share their stories, insights, and creativity.

Grammy winning jazz artist comes to Maleny

Maleny hosts jazz superstar in a special aft

By Sonia Isaacs

THE Maleny Arts Council is thrilled to announce a special afternoon performance by internationally acclaimed jazz singer Nicole Zuraitis on Sunday, 13 October.

Earlier this year, Nicole won a Grammy for her sixth album, How Love Begins, and her Maleny performance will feature original compositions from the award-winning record.

Speaking to GC&M News about her musical influences and career ahead of her Australian tour, Nicole shared that she was a “late bloomer” when it came to her passion for jazz.

Enjoy a diverse program featuring panel discussions, author talks, writing workshops, and community events, Tickets and festival program information at www.//iamnambour.com. au/

“I’ve always sung different types of music – everything from rock and pop to folk,” she said. “What drew me to jazz was the improvisation and the freedom to create melody.”

Nicole, a jazz singersongwriter, cited her love for classic Tin Pan Alley songs by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Cole Porter, alongside her

childhood love for theatre.

“I absolutely adored the fact that the pop music of the 1920s to 1950s was jazz,” she added.

Speaking from her New York home, Nicole explained that she has always been inspired by ‘big voices’ like Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin, as well as singer-songwriters like Carole King and Billy Joel, and song interpreters like Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson.

“I became a musician because, even from a young age, I understood the importance of the arts and the catharsis that an audience experiences when they are transported by a performance,” Nicole explained.

Reflecting on her eclectic musical influences, she said that for many years, people struggled to define her sound.

“It wasn’t until I won ‘Best Jazz Vocal Album’ this year, for an album I fully arranged myself, that I realised maybe jazz is ready to take a deep dive into song, as

that. I think audiences are drawn to the aspects of jazz that are the most intuitive and authentically soulful.”

delighted, and honoured.” Looking ahead to her Australian tour, Nicole expressed excitement, “I’m really looking forward to

at the Maleny Community Centre on Sunday October 13 at 2pm. Tickets available from www. malenyartscouncil.com

Award winning jazz artist Nicole Zuraitis. Photo Matt Bake.

Eudlo Music Nights is happening again

With our regular columnist, local musician

Dr Michael Whiticker

LIKE so many we are disappointed each time we hear of another music festival biting the dust. Wanting to make a difference we are excited to announce the return of the Eudlo Music Nights (EMN) at Wominjeka Park, Eudlo on Saturday October 26.

Yes, it is an election night but that shouldn’t get in the way of a great night for people who love live music and a sleepover! It is intended as a mini boutique music festival. This will be one afternoon / night only from four in the afternoon with an audience capped at 150. If we can make this one a success our plan is to run it once or twice a year in April and or October! Catch the magic of our earlier EMNs by googling: Eudlo Music Nights, You Tube, and then either April 2018, October 2018, April 2019 or October 2019.

EMN’s role is not to

make a profit, but rather to guarantee the survival of live music with a basic

funky six piece fronted by that the dynamic duo vocal sensation Paula and

will include our best Sunny Coast artists and ideally one guest act from Brisbane or further afield, but, we’ll start local to see how we fare, so booked acts for this resurrected EMN in October include the legendary Claptomaniacs with their “Cream of Clapton” and “Doobies and Steely Dan” Tribute shows, local six piece blues giants the Spirits, with a kick “a’, hard rocking dance set, and the Peter G Band - a very

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Roger’s spanking sax and soulful vocals, and singers Malcolm from Holzweg and Deni Chapple. The music on the stage runs from 4 until 10pm, then we have a jam around the fire (with due etiquette in place so no one dominates and all get a song…!) until 11pm, and the night continues with the energy of the music slowly dissipating around the big open fire as guests sleep in the five acre bush land setting of Wominjeka Park.

would like to find out more contact him on 0419 026

Q: Tell us a little about yourself?

I’m an old fella who’s lived at Conondale all my life and love it. Originally a dairy and pig farmer who wasn’t prepared to continue after our Dairy marketing arrangements were deregulated.

Q: How did you become a honey producer?

I tried growing flowers and didn’t like it. Tried

Overnighting in our beautiful Park is encouraged (bring a tent or a caravan!) and we hope you’ll have time to join us for breakfast or at least a coffee in the morning before we ask everyone to leave by around 10am. Concerning gate opening on the Saturday we ask you not to arrive before 2.30pm. That helps us require less volunteers on gate duty for our event. On that note do book your tickets online before the weekend. We are capping it at 150 so it means an intimate boutique event, and hopefully a sold out show! It is one price for all. Do book your tickets here www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1261090 Presented by the Glasshouse Musos in collaboration with Eudlo Hall Association, EMN is a not for profit event created by musicians for lovers of live music. Keep up to date with festival news on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ eudlomusicnights/

Boost for live music

LOCAL venues can apply for a funding boost to support the growth of the live music sector. $1.6 million is now available to support venues to grow and enhance the sustainability of their business as well as providing a stage for local musicians to develop their talents.

The Growing Gigs Fund and the Live Music Venue Business Grants, will help venues to diversify and develop a new range of opportunities for their

business ventures, offset operational costs, and amplify the growth of the live music industry for local musicians and artists. Small music venues can apply for Growing Gigs Fund grants of up to $10,000 to support performance fees for Queensland contemporary music artists connecting audiences with local and live music. The venues can also access up to $25,000 to invest in business improvement initiatives with the aim of developing stronger businesses for the future.

Enjoy Woodies Open Day

THE Blackall Range Woodworking Guild Inc’s open day will be held on October 5-6 from 9am4pm at the Montville Sportsground, with a range of items on sale to the public. They have been making wooden bowls, boxes, carvings, coffee tables, signs, toys, and an array of interesting and useful woodcraft from various species of donated trees for the past 28 years. Now, visitors can see and buy some of the handiwork

handmade by members and see: Displays and sale of woodwork made by members, Demonstrations of woodworking equipment, Wood sales – timber for sale to members of the public, Free entry to the worksheds. Indulge your inner woodworker and buy some

growing red claw crayfish but found it more demanding than dairying. Then my son bought a hive of bees and I helped him with them.

As time went by it seemed that I had to do the work because he had too much other stuff to do. Some how or another one hive grew to forty and now I seem to have lots of honey.

Q: Why do you like to share your produce at the Co-op?

I have more than I can eat. I find the co-op an excellent avenue to shed my excess. My pumpkins and watermelons are also simply excess to what I can eat.

Q: Any final tips?

I love growing my own food and I encourage people to try it!

Michael has a recording studio in Peachester.

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Glasshouse Musos

Claptomaniacs

Investment bonds & estate planning

Intergenerational wealth transfer and financial peace of mind

tax rate of 30%, but tax optimised investments can range between 10%-15%.

investment vehicles outside superannuation. Investment

Investment bonds have features that can be used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, conventional estate planning tools – such as a will, a testamentary trust (for future gifting and for making intergenerational wealth transfers), and

As a form of life insurance policy but linked to investment returns, investment bonds have a life insured, which for estate purpose would typically be you. On your passing, the bond benefits would be paid to your estate or to your nominated beneficiary or beneficiaries.

The investment bond,

beneficiary, is a non-estate asset and is not subject to any directions under your will, challenges to your will or any delays in the distribution and fi of your estate (meaning you avoid probate). The payment of proceeds can be made confi without the knowledge of other interested parties.

Some investment bonds may provide the option of transferring ownership of your investment bond to another person. You may be able to elect when the person or entity gets access to the investment as well as provide for a regular income stream to be paid in the future. The transfer of ownership can happen without any personal tax consequences to your investment or the recipient of the investment bond.

Using an investment bond’s transfer on death facility as an alternate estate planning strategy may be useful if you: want to pass on your wealth outside of your will and

Building wealth for generations

estate, pass on your wealth with no tax being incurred and want to manage when your intended recipient can access the investment and/or set a future regular income stream for their use.

This is a great way to control and ensure your family benefits from the largest intergenerational wealth transfer this country has seen, all while reducing any possible death tax.

Start a conversation today with Tom Hartvigsen from

Ord Minnett on 07 5430 4444 or thartvigsen@ords.com. au.

Tom Hartvigsen is an Authorised Representative (no. 000470576) of Ord Minnett Limited, AFS Licence 237121 and authorised to provide tax (financial) advice services. This article contains general financial advice only and does not consider your personal circumstances; you should determine its suitability to you.

Senior groups’ funding boost

$200,000 is going towards

THIS October, Seniors Month in Queensland will feature a record-breaking 115 community groups and not-for-profits, sharing $200,000 to host a wide range of events and activities.

The month-long celebration will include jazz concerts, pickleball matches, seniors expos, and cycling adventures, among other activities.

Funded by the state government and

coordinated by COTA Queensland, the festivities will promote positive attitudes towards ageing and it will celebrate the contributions of older Queenslanders to our community.

Events will take place across the state, from Mareeba to Mudgeeraba, with activities such as cooking workshops, family tree research lessons, and personal safety sessions.

Seniors Month kicks off

115 deserving seniors focused community groups

on October 1, coinciding with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, and will include Grandparents Day on October 27.

The funding boost follows from last year’s funding of $136,310 shared among 80 groups.

Queensland minister for seniors, Charis Mullen, said this year’s Seniors Month will be bigger and better than ever.

“I’m so pleased to

announce 115 organisations will receive a share of $200,000 to host events that encourage all generations to connect, challenge stereotypes about ageing and celebrate older Queenslanders,” he said.

“The calendar of events in October will be full of fun and interesting activities, including live concerts, a gardening competition, aqua aerobics, IT sessions and much more.

Council on the Ageing

Queensland (COTAQ) CEO, Darren Young, said the organisation was pleased to partner with the state government for this year’s Seniors Month.

“Queensland seniors helped build and shape our state and remain the heart and soul of our communities – whether as volunteers or in the workforce, community leaders or carers, grandparents or advocates,” he said.

“Events throughout

Spare a little time to help out your Local Community CPAP will help you sleep better at night

AS an organisation that was founded by volunteers back in 1986, RangeCare has relied on the generosity of local volunteers to support its efforts to deliver a comprehensive range of services across the region.

RangeCare is currently seeking Volunteers for a number of positions across multiple regions on the Sunshine Coast and the Hinterland.

RangeCare’s vibrant Op Shop in the heart of Mapleton is currently seeking new volunteers for both regular and relief shifts Monday to Saturday. Op Shop Volunteer, Paddy, enjoys making new connections through her volunteering, “It’s a good day, you get to work with others, there is fun, there is laughs, there is music and it’s a good feeling at the

end of the day to go home knowing I’ve done my bit to help in some way.”

RangeCare is also looking for volunteers to assist with social and home visits across the local area. Social Home Support Volunteers visit people in their homes or make regular phone calls to offer friendship and social support to vulnerable or isolated member of our community.

“Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting both our clients and staff Through volunteering with us, many people make new connections in the community, feel a sense of meaning and purpose.” said RangeCare’s Volunteer Coordinator, Hannah

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering at RangeCare’s Op Shop, Social Support or one of our other volunteer opportunities, please contact 07 5445 7044 or visit www.rangecare.com. au/volunteer

IF you’re constantly tired and endure the discomforts of snoring, it might be more than just a nuisance. Sleep apnea, a prevalent condition often overlooked, could be the culprit. But fear not, addressing it is simpler than you might think.

monitor your sleep patterns. Afterward, a team of experts will analyse your results and provide a comprehensive report within two weeks.

With the guidance of a sleep consultant, you’ll understand your diagnosis and available treatment

taking a free online assessment at cpap.com. au/pages/ sleep-studies to gauge the likelihood of a sleep disorder like sleep apnea. Your results will direct your next steps. If sleep apnea seems probable, seek a referral for a sleep study through Telehealth or your healthcare provider, which will be conducted by Sleep Testing Australia.

During the sleep study, conducted at a clinic, you’ll be fitted with a device to

October will give older Queenslanders the opportunity to connect with other seniors and their communities and to embrace the things they love about getting older in Queensland.

“I hope all older Queenslanders will join the celebrations, connect with others and celebrate their shared interests and passions through events and activities being held throughout the state.”

Aged care workers needed

THE state government has launched a $3 million initiative to address workforce shortages in the aged care sector.

Partnering with industry and training providers, the Industry Skills Solutions fund will offer flexible training programs.

This will help to meet the growing demand for aged care workers, with over 14,300 new jobs expected by 2026.

Caloundra MP, Jason Hunt, said this initiative is important because all of the Sunshine Coast’s health professionals are heroes.

lifestyle.

By following these steps, you’ll embark on a journey towards better sleep and overall well-being. Reclaim your vitality with the support of Sleep Testing Australia and CPAP Direct. For assistance and CPAP equipment, visit cpap.com. au.

“The Sunshine Coast is booming in terms of jobs, growth, and population, and we want to ensure locals get to enjoy our great quality of life right through to their older years,” Mr Hunt said.

“This initiative is about doing what matters for the locals that need aged care, and the workers the sector needs to deliver it.”

Merv HughesAussie Cricket Legend.

RangeCare Op Shop Volunteers.

The sunny side of aged care

‘Age in place’ with the caring Sunnymeade community

SUNNYMEADE is a family owned and operated facility which, since opening its doors in 1982, has grown to become a fully integrated aged care community and independent living retirement village.

The team of experienced professionals at Sunnymeade Park are committed to each resident and the aged care industry.

Residents can have full confidence knowing that Sunnymeade will provide them with a secure and worry-free lifestyle which enables ‘ageing in place’.

Owner Anthony Walker said Sunnymeade is very unique, as it’s one of very few remaining single family operated villages and age care facilities.

“There are so many corporate, resort type villages popping up that it has become very rare for these facilities to be family

operated and that’s what I think sets us apart,” he said.

“When you come to us with issues or concerns, you know who you’re dealing with. There is no corporate ladder to reach the person in charge.

“We pride ourselves on not only maintaining industry standards, but also exceeding them to raise the benchmark in aged care.”

‘Ageing in place’ is at the core of Sunnymeade’s vision and mission in providing outstanding care for the elderly. This philosophy enables residents to live the lifestyle they choose while receiving the level of care appropriate for them when they require it – all within the one facility.

As a resident’s care requirements grow and change, Sunnymeade’s senior staff review and adapt the services provided to ensure optimal wellbeing

From independent retirement village living to comprehensive medical and nursing arrangements, Sunnymeade offers

accommodation and services to cater for a wide variety of care and lifestyle requirements.

“Our vision is to be recognised as a leader of aged care in the community by providing an excellent standard of care and accommodation for the elderly,” Mr Walker said.

Sunnymeade offers a range of activities and outings for residents, both of the retirement village, as well as the aged care facility.

local sports club courtesy bus pick up and drop home residents for events. Sunnymeade has its own bus that is shared between the RV and the aged care community taking residents on local outings, events, picnics and more,”Mr Walker explained.

Both the retirement village and aged care community have active social committees organising events at Sunnymeade.

The retirement village also welcomes residents with pets, ensuring residents feel right at home.

You Said It ... Elected Reps

Guilty As Charged!

“BEING tolerant of others should not be that hard”, I just wonder how tolerant Pam would be if it were her relatives, children, grand children held hostage, raped, tortured and executed by Hamas. All now so conveniently forgotten by the apologists. I make no apology for being “a bit behind the times in expectations of our fellow travellers” Terrorists will never be my “fellow travellers’” .

If it is “ranting” to denounce the sheer evil of Hamas, Hezbollah , Iran, its proxies and those who seek to appease them then I will always plead guilty.

If it is wrong to point out the ongoing blatant lack of moral clarity demonstrated by our political leadership to our children and grandchildren then again “guilty”. Pam seems to have access to something equivalent to Trump’s “alternative facts” if she honestly believes the Greens are not tacit supporters of all the implications of “from the river to the sea”. Forget the cover of their web site. There is just too much on the public record to deny the position of their leadership.

The Holocaust and October 7th gives me the right and obligation to load venom on your so-called “good people” who lack the courage to call out what is so blatantly and

fundamentally evil. How tough is it to say “that is wrong!” If it were my kids or grandkids slaughtered at a concert or held by some appalling terrorist group you would not want to stand in my way. But then I am guilty of “old fashioned” values.

Angus Richard Glass House Mountains Democracy at risk

The LNP have made an election promise to remove Compulsory Preferential Voting if they get in. The major parties are bleeding votes and they know it (remember when Albo got in with the lowest primary vote ever?). However, the system is already tilted toward the old parties, and they want to tilt it even further in their favour.

Compulsory Preferential Voting, is one of the best systems in the world (Hare Clark is better still, which is used in TAS and ACT, and MMP used in NZ is

excellent), but Optional Preferential Voting is a definite step backwards. Ask any unbiased electoral expert.

The Greens are interested in more and better democracy not less. Allowing smaller parties to get bigger is good for democracy. Letting the two old parties get big and stale isn’t (Look at America for a good/bad example of that).

Attacking democracy is, in my opinion, one of the worst things that can be done by elected leaders. Don’t reward bad behaviour by putting the major parties first. Have a look at greens. org.au/qld/plan and if you like what you see, put the Greens before the old parties.

Andrew McLean Greens Candidate for Glass House

What are the issues

In response to our Federal Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, in his article in the

Letters and Opinions

GC&M News, September 24, I would like further explanation.

Mr Wallace states that we need to turf out the scandalplagued State and Federal Governments. Please Andrew, can you explain exactly what these scandalplagued issues are.

The Country is still dealing with the worst scandal and utter incompetence of the Robo Debt scheme, allowed to occur under the Coalition Government when you, Andrew Wallace, were part of that government.

The Robodebt scheme was an unlawful method of automated debt assessment and recovery implemented under the Liberal-National Coalition government. The completely unnecessary stress that it caused, saw many people suicide.

A dreadful episode in Australian political history.

And as for the Kenneth Hayne Royal Commission into the Banking and Finance Industry, the Coalition had to be dragged kicking and screaming to establish the royal commission.

Missing the real fireworks

MISSED IT BY THAT MUCH

WATCHED the AFL grand final on Saturday. I watch one game every year and this year I learned that whenever fans rabidly scream ‘ball’ it’s because... oh, who really cares.

More importantly the missus was spewing because we were watching Fox Sports, which as it turns out wasn’t even showing it live, and so we missed Katy

Perry. I was sad too. WHERE do all our taxes go for the 44 months of a four-year term when the government isn’t trying to win re-election? It was just a thought I had after reading that Labor was promising the Beerwah Bulldogs $100,000 if it wins re-election. Good luck with that.

The Doggies deserve it, but it’s a moot point unless

the LNP (and likely next government) offers the same?

NEGATIVE NELLIES

IT’S hard to feel too sorry for anyone who invests in a way that’s deliberately designed to run at a loss.

The bleating and moaning usually comes from people with multiple properties who are more than happy to hike up rents when it suits them to maintain

with Jason Hunt State Member for Caloundra

IF you’ve read my editorial in the meet the candidates write up in the paper last week, you’d know that I am very proud to have delivered all of my election promises during my first term. Now its time to make some new and exciting promises.

A re-elected Miles Labor government with myself as the member for Caloundra will deliver $100,000 to the mighty Beerwah Bulldogs for club upgrades so they can build a separate changeroom for their female athletes. The doggies have experienced rapid growth in female player numbers and it’s only fitting that they have their own sperate changeroom facilities.

Over the coming days we are aiming to share some further commitments for our fabulous hinterland community, so please keep an eye out for those.

Andrew Wallace also talks about the LNP having the right plan to take us forward. What on earth is this plan. Please give details. It would be nice to be able to read substance and not just spin or the usual throw away lines.

John Quinn Glasshouse Mountains

with

This week we officially handed over two brand new appliances (fire trucks for us lay people) to our firies from the Caloundra and Aura Fire Stations. These appliances will improve safety for the hinterland community. On top of that, our new POLAIR Police Helicopter has officially ‘touched down’ at the Caloundra Aerodrome ready for our local QPS to deploy as needed.

It can assist police in tracking stolen vehicles, arresting offenders and locating missing persons. The state-of-the-art helicopter will cover the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay areas, being able to fly from Caloundra to Bundaberg in approximately 90 minutes. We’re bolstering Queensland’s POLAIR fleet, making it the largest aerial police capability in Australia.

Jenny Broderick Division 1 - Sunshine Coast Council

WHAT a busy month it’s been in our awesome community. There are several Grant opportunities currently available. Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF): Up to $15,000 of funding is available to emerging and established artists, creatives and producers. Applications close October 7.

Minor Grants: Not-forprofit organisations can apply for up to $2000 to deliver one-off projects, events and activities that provide community benefit.

CRANK CRANK CRANK the Croc the Croc

their little fiefdoms. Let’s not beat around the bush. Negative gearing pushes property prices higher, kills affordability and the rich get richer. Great system.

Applications close October 28. Festive events: for community-led Christmas, New Year or Australia Day events. Applications close October 31. Simply search ‘Grants Programs’ on Council’s website for info.

Aura - City of ColourStockland Community Grants: Details can be found on their website. Funding

from $2000-$50,000 for surrounding community groups for events and resources. We have seen an increase in Graffiti in our area over the past few weeks. We can assure you the Police are working hard to get to the bottom of it. As a community, we can work together to help. If you see the graffiti, and if it’s safe to do so, please photograph it and report it to Policelink online first, or call 131 444. Please report it to Council via Customer Service or the App. Council is committed to promoting the rapid removal of graffiti from our public spaces. We love where we live and have a great community. Let’s work together to keep it that way! We have so much to celebrate, and we are looking forward to the Beerwah Spring Fair hosted by our Beerwah Kindy on October 26!

Church & Community

Growing peace

LIKE many of you, as I hear or watch the news of the terrible destruction and human costs of wars in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, I feel horrified and helpless and then frustrated – what can be done to stop such deliberate human devastation? Each side out to destroy completely the other – to use power to control and annihilate them and take over their territory. Watching from our comfortable position in Australia, we can see the faults of both sides: the escalation of injustices, the inherited trauma of past wars and invasion of territory. The retelling of what past enemies have done just reinforces the blinding hatred from one generation to the next and no one is willing to acknowledge their shared humanity or offer apologies and forgiveness. Forgiveness and love belong to their group alone. Injury and insults are gathered like

the excuse for using military power to destroy the same desires of the other side. No one seems willing to acknowledge the futility of the abuse of human power and name it as evil and wrong.

Contrast this with what happened this week at Glasshouse Country Uniting church as we gathered for Cuppa & Chat (every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month). The topic for discussion was “Unexpected help” and we heard stories of a brother who turned up unannounced from interstate with a sturdy ute to replace a tiny car because he was worried about his sister’s safety. Another told of how their family had been stranded with a broken-down car on a lonely road interstate when a sports car with some young men stopped and then transported the father to the nearest town to bring help. That story reminded another of how her very

Great outback BBQ raises funds

Contributed by Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan

THE Glasshouse Country Uniting Church held a Great Outback BBQ to raise funds for the work of Frontier services in outback Australia on 8th September. This work was started by Rev John Flynn (see our $20 note) who also started the Aerial Ambulance services (now the Royal Flying Doctor) for inland Australia over a century ago. Today, most of the workers in rural bush nursing centres

or Bush Chaplains or Outback Links volunteers helping remote property owners when they are ill or have a disaster like flood or drought, travel by 4wheel drive vehicles. The rural folk say that Frontier Services helps to bring them hope and to remind them they are not alone.

This work continues

New Health hub digs for Beerwah JP service

witness came to take them to their appointment and then drove them home to their country town. Two months ago, a senior couple were holidaying with friends on an outback trip when a tyre burst and their car and caravan overturned and were destroyed. The friends collected the scattered belongings and made room for them in their vehicles. At the nearest town, in the hotel bar next day, local strangers offered the use of their vehicles to take the husband to medical attention. All at no cost, for no reward, just goodness and kindness and love for strangers in need. We marvelled at the miracles of love. Hope and inner peace grew in us as we focussed on goodness and love. We prayed for the problems caused by selfishness and pride but also gave thanks for the power of love to transform fears into hope. Come and join in sharing times of goodness and love to grow your peace and strengthen your love for others.

Inspired by beauty of quilted banner

Elizabeth Nolan

MARYANNE Cantwell saw a beautiful quilted banner of Jesus walking on water in an art gallery and arranged for the ‘Busy Hands and Minds’ group at Glasshouse Country Uniting Church to purchase it. It was dedicated at a worship service recently which focussed on the story recorded in the gospels of Matthew and Mark. The group meets Thursdays and is open to new members

who want to bring along their own crafts or just enjoy the friendship of

various beautiful quilted banners done displayed on a rotating basis to enhance

THE local ‘JP in the Community’ at Beerwah program is moving. From October 1, the Justice of the Peace team that usually services Beerwah at the Library will be relocating to a room at the Health Hub (VWF Command Post Cafe). A JP will be available from Tuesday-Friday from 1pm3pm. More details contact Beerwah coordinator Noela McManamny 0408 239 551

WASTE MATTERS

Reduce Waste & Recycle Right

IN recent columns, we covered some of what you can and can’t recycle and why that’s important. For comprehensive information on recycling and reducing waste, visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au (search ‘Recycling and Waste Education’).

CATHOLIC

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough Sunday 9am: 45 Cedar Street, Maleny Ph: 5430 9390 9am to 1pm Mon-Fri www.caloundracatholicparish.net

Country Uniting Church 29 Twin Peaks Drive,

The website provides information on how to recycle correctly, tips on composting and worm

farms, and reducing your food and general waste. The ‘Recycle Right’ videos show how to recycle correctly in the kitchen, bathroom, after a party, with takeaways, for pets and in the workplace.

You can also view the videos on YouTube (search ‘Sunshine Coast Council Recycle’).

Recycling correctly saves resources, and avoids items going to landfill where they take many years to degrade, causing environmental and health issues. Council’s

Rev John Flynn’s vision of providing ‘a mantle of safety’ for remote Australians. We raised $318 at the BBQ but church members also contributed privately at the worship service celebrating Frontier Services the previous week.

ARE you a woman aged 55+ ? A session on how shared housing could benefit you, will be held at Morris House Neighbourhood Centre, 478 Old Landsborough Road, Landsborough on Wednesday October 2 at 10am –11.30 am. Join us and see how Better Together Housing can benefit you. Please RSVP by email info@ bettertogether.com.au

videos and information help us recycle correctly, but one of their most important messages (that WAM supports and advocates) is to avoid creating waste in the first place, and to reuse, repurpose or compost wherever possible. If we think about the purchases we make every day and choose to buy less, we create less waste and contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future.

WAM’s aims are to educate and empower people to take action on waste and related issues, at a personal and community level. To find out more, visit our website www.wasteactionmaleny.org , Facebook group WAM Waste Action Maleny or email us at wasteactionmaleny@gmail.com.

Group members at Glasshouse Country Uniting Church.

Church members enjoy BBQ fundraiser.

JP Noela McManammy.

Better Together

Housing

When: Wednesday October 2nd, 10am - 11.30am

Where: Morris House, 478 Old Landsborough Rd, Landsborough

Info: Come join us for an information session on how shared housing can benefit older women. RSVP to info@ bettertogetherhousing. com.au

Club Acoustic presents Maleny Music Festival

2024 local artists

When: Thursday October 3rd, 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Where: Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya St, Maleny

Info: Maleny Music Festival will be partnering with Club Acoustic to showcase a great selection of local acts from the festival line up Lets build the hype for Maleny Music Festival with only one month to go...and have a night out with Club Acoustic. $10 cover charge, no bookings required, just pay at the door.

Touch Football Sign On

When: Thursday October 3rd, 5pm

Where: Witta Recreational Club, 343 Witta Road, Witta Info: Maleny-Witta Touch Sign on night has been locked in! Come along Thursday 3rd October to register! This will be a great opportunity for everyone to register as a part of the junior or senior competitions, pay registration fees, collect junior shirts and ask any questions about the season. The season will commence the following Friday 11th October.

Maleny Country Fair

When: Friday October 4th, from 3.30pm

Where: Maleny State School, 16 Bunya St, Maleny

Info: The Maleny State (Primary) School’s main oval will again be transformed, for one evening, into a traditional ‘Village Green’ filled with: Sideshow rides, Food Stalls, Traditional sideshow alley games, A Beer & Wine garden. The packed

Entertainment program, featuring local community groups, school bands, choirs, dance groups and associated professional performers will finish the night with KC’s Fireworks’ famous display. The Maleny Country Fair has something for everyone! Visit www. MalenyPandC.com.au to learn more and to prepurchase Stalls Tickets and heavily discounted Rides Wristbands.

Beerburrum Country Markets

When: Saturday October 5th, 8am - 12pm Where: Beerburrum Community Hall, 7 ANZAC Avenue, Beerburrum

Info: Visit our friendly community which hosts a multitude ofcrafts, arts, local growers, products and cottageindustries before exploring the numerous Glass HouseMountains trails from Beerburrum to Landsborough.

Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class

When: Saturday October 5th, 7pm

Where: Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall. 485 Old Landsborough Rd, Landsborough Info: A One-Nun-Sense Musical Comedy written by Dan Goggin. Come along and enjoy a fun evening of entertainment featuring Sally Jupp with accompanist Carmel Frazer. Proudly supported by the Landsborough Hall. Bookings essential. For further information: www. landsboroughhall.org.au/ events/sister-robert-annescaberet-class/

Maleny Spring Fair

When: Saturday October 5th, 9am - 4pm

Where: Maleny Showgrounds Pavillion, Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny

Info: The garden market features many varieties of plants and products, including plants from local gardens and Queensland nurseries as well as pottery, garden decor and tools. Entry to the garden Market at the Maleny Showgrounds

Pavilion is $2.00 per adult. Children to 16 years are free. Delicious food (morning and afternoon teas and lunches) and local produce such as jams and baked goods will also be available. Entry fee to each garden is $5.00 per adult. Children to 16 years are free.

Blackall Range Woodies

Open Day

When: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October, 9am - 4pm Where: Montville Sportsground, 230-238 Balmoral Road, Montville Info: The Blackall Range Woodworking Guild Inc (aka Blackall Range Woodies) have been making wooden bowls, boxes, carvings, coffee tables, signs, toys, and an array of interesting and useful woodcraft from various species of donated trees for the past 28 years. Now visitors can see and buy some of the handiwork handmade by members and see: Displays and sale of woodwork made by members, Demonstrations of woodworking equipment at set times, Wood sales –timber for sale to members of the public, Free entry to the work-sheds. Indulge your inner woodworker and buy some beautiful hand-made gifts at very reasonable prices!

Device Photo Editing

When: Thursday October 10, 10am - 11.30am

Where: Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Rd, Beerwah Info: Having trouble editing your photos? Find out how easy it is to improve the images taken on your phone. Discover basic features and techniques like filtering, cropping and enhancing to make them look even better. Get to know the apps on your device and try your hand at a new one. Session details: Free. Limited spaces available per session. Registration essential.

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival

When: Friday 11th - Sunday 13th October

Where: Various Locations; Nambour, Mapleton, Montville & Maleny

Info: This three-day event celebrates the rich literary culture of the Hinterland, bringing together local, national, and international authors, poets, and illustrators to share their stories, insights, and creativity. View the program at www.iamnambour. com.au/sunshine-coasthinterland-writers-festival/

Mooloolah Festival of Small Halls Spring Tour

When: Saturday October 12, 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Where: Hall - Mooloolah, 42 Bray Rd, Mooloolah Valley Info: Festival of Small Halls has announced that Kellie Loder and Van Dijk & Mcdonald will feature on their upcoming Spring Tour 2024: Outback Queensland. Tickets avaiable at www. festivalofsmallhalls.com/ mooloolah-2024/

Glasshouse Mountains Community Hall Garage Sale

When: Saturday October 12th, 8am - 11am

Where: Glasshouse

Mountains Community Hall

Info: Book a table - Hall members $10, nonmembers $15. Rotary BBQ & Coffee Van on Site. For more information and to book a table email glasshousehall@outlook. com

Tenth Annual Australasian Bat Night

When: Saturday October 12th, 1pm - 8pm

Where: Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd Maleny

Info: Join #frankietheflyingfox and learn about all the amazing things she and our other Little Aussie BATtlers do to keep our environment healthy. This FREE family event will include: Speaker sessions with bat experts, LIVE native animals up close, Guided roost tours, Kids art activities, Batty stalls, Batty games, Outdoor movie under the stars

stars while watching the local flying-fox roost “fly out” for the night. KIDSDress up in your favourite batty costume! Places are limited for this FREE event. Book at https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ tenth-annual-australasianbat-night-malenytickets-1002161170037

Pocket books

When: Sunday October 13th, 9am - 12pm

Where: The Little Red Cottage, 20 Coral Street, Maleny

Info: There are few things more satisfying than creating your own book, and particularly one where you can keep memories and other keepsakes. In this mini bookmaking workshop, you can discover how to create a unique handmade book with its own cover. www. events. humanitix.com/pocketbooks

All About the FoldHandmade Books

When: Sunday October 13th, 1pm - 4pm

Where: The Little Red Cottage, 20 Coral Street, Maleny

Info: Dive into the delightful world of DIY bookmaking at the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival! Join this mini-bookmaking workshop and discover the joy of creating a beautiful handmade book with just a few folds. This beginnerfriendly workshop is perfect for anyone interested in turning simple sheets of paper into a personal, multi-page book ideal for sketches, notes and journaling. www. events. humanitix.com/all-aboutthe-fold

Maleny Lions ClubMeet and Greet

When: Sunday October 13th, 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Where: Tranquil Park, 483 Mountain View Road, Maleny

your community. $25 pp Tickets are available on Trybooking.

Natural Disaster Planning

When: Thursday October 17th, 10am - 11.30am

Where: Beerwah Library, 25 Peachester Rd, Beerwah

Info: You can’t control the weather or when the next disaster will hit the Sunshine Coast, but you can be aware and prepared. Discover which steps to take to protect what’s most important to you. Learn how to develop an Emergency Plan and prepare an Emergency Kit for bushfire and storm season. Explore Councils Disaster Hub to find the latest Sunshine Coast updates and other practical resources. Find out what to do before, during and after a natural disaster event. Attendees get a goodie bag and tips to take home.

Karl S. Williams

When: Thursday October 17, 7pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny

Info: Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and genre-defying musician Karl S. Williams is set to tour the Sunshine Coast this October, celebrating the release of a newly recorded solo version of his acclaimed debut album Heartwood, ten years after its original release.

Beerwah Spring Fair

And MUCH, MUCH MORE! Bring a blanket, torch, and a picnic to relax under the

Info: This is a great opportunity for you and your family to meet local businesses, not-for-profit groups and fellow residents as well as make new friends and feel part of

When: Saturday October 26th, 11am - 7pm Where: Beerwah Sportsgrounds, 32 Sportsground Dr, Beerwah Info: $2 per adult, children are free (12 and under). Unlimited ride bands available. Rides, Pony Rides & Farm Animals, Meet n Greet with Bluey, FREE Face painting & Balloon Twisting, Jumping Castle & Obstacle course, Food Trucks, Market Stalls, Car Show n Shine, Entertainment - Dance Groups, Taekwondo, Wildlife Animal encounter, Fireworks.

Lots of spaghetti

For two years a man was having an affair with an Italian woman. One night, she confided in him that she was pregnant. Not wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, he paid her a large sum of money if she would go to Italy to secretly have the child. If she stayed in Italy to raise the child, he would also provide child support until the child turned 18. She agreed, but asked how he would know when the baby was born. To keep it discrete, he told her to simply mail him a post card, and write ‘spaghetti’

on the back. He would then arrange for the child support payments to begin.

One day, about nine months later, he came home to his confused wife. “Honey!” she said, “you received a very strange post card today.”

“Oh, just give it to me and I’ll explain it later,” he said.

The wife obeyed and watched as her husband read the card, turned white, and fainted.

On the card was written: ‘spaghetti, spaghetti, spaghetti, spaghetti, spaghetti. Three with meatballs, two without send extra sauce.’

Calling all joke tellers!

Beerwah Bridge Club

BEERWAH BULLDOGS AGM

The AGM is being held at the Beerwah Bulldogs clubhouse (Beerwah Sportsground) on Sunday, October 27 at 12pm.

All Committee positions are advertised as vacant.

We hope to see many club members in attendance, come along and have your say!

MAPLE STREET CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED AGM

6pm, Wednesday 23 October 2024 Maleny

Community Centre Main Hall

Registrations commence at 5.30pm

Proxy voting forms available at www.maplestreet.coop/memberpage or 37 Maple Street, Maleny or from secretary@maplestreet.coop

Notice of special resolution to adopt updated rules.

Each Co-op member will be given free beverage voucher.

Bar open from 5.30pm.

Celebrate after our 45th AGM

Join us for cake, a drink and share a delicious grazing table of local and organic treats. Meet other owner members and some of our many talented local growers and producers.

A Celebration of the life of Bernard Leonardus Verwayen

OAM R.A.N. retire 12/01/41 - 20/09/24

Late of Mooloolah Valley Will be held on 01/10/2024 at Gregson & Weight Funerals, 5 Gregson Place, Caloundra at 11.00am. All Welcome

Disclaimer

Range Croquet

Contributed by David Kerr

HOW can 1 = 2 and 2=6? No, it isn’t an arcane sub-clause from the rules of croquet. Rather it is our special introductory coaching offer available for people to get into croquet with two (2) free introductory sessions (ie 1=2). And… if you come with a friend, you can each have three (3) free sessions (ie 2=6)! Find out more about the game that is like a three-dimensional puzzle played in the fresh air with friendly people. These introductory coaching sessions are available Saturday mornings. Contact head coach Sarah Widin 0417640704 to find out more.

Last week we hosted the Eileen Harrison Friendship Day with 20 participants, including visitors from Sunshine Coast clubs and one from Forster, NSW. According to former club president Vince Carbery, Friendship Day is a long-standing tradition “originating in last century”, where clubs host a day of games, fun and friendship. The day is named in recognition of Eileen Harrison, a founding member and originating force for the development of the Range Croquet Club. This year games of Association, Ricochet and Golf were rotated over sessions of 40 minutes. There was friendly competition, and advice freely shared with those who took the opportunity to try a different discipline.

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Sport results

Maleny Bowls Club

Contributed by Brett Gillis

TWILIGHT Winter Challenge was won by The Unknowns team of Basil Kapoulitsa, Karen Leslie and John Virnon. This competition is celebrating 10 glorious years with our 2024/25 Summer contest being launched on 2nd October with teams of 3 players enjoying lawn bowls under the stars. The evening starts with a barbeque at 6pm and games at 6:30pm. New bowlers and visitors are most welcome to attend with no previous experience necessary. All players are guaranteed a game so come alone, bring a friend or a group of 3 and make up your own team.

Twilight Bowls is a fantastic way to break

up your week with some outdoor activity that is both fun and challenging. Playing under the stars is a terrific alternative to playing under the sun. If you have always wanted to give lawn bowls a go this is the ideal format with teams of 3 players banding together. We encourage local business, community groups, friends and families to enter a team with no nomination feesweekly green fees are $12 per player which includes free use of club bowls with optional BBQ burgers for $5 each. Our annual Oktoberfest Come & Try Day is being held on Saturday 19th October from 10am to 3pm with complimentary German Sausage Barbeque and Bratwurst Hot Dogs. This family friendly event is open to everyone so come along anytime during festivities and give it a go.

connections with community, connections to supports and services –and connections to yourself.

readers with connections for good mental health, advertise in our World Mental Health Day feature.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by David Hayes

WEDNESDAY 25.09.24

9.30am Social

Mark Whittam and Rob Scullion def Seija Munster and Chris Freshwater 26 - 8.

Jonathon Orr, Joy Reason and John Annakin def Geoff Edmonds, Nicky Bedwell and Brendan Freshwater 19 - 13.

Jos Evans, Annette Capern and Graeme Pitt def Allan Pashby, Robyn Pitt and Marilyn Podmore 20 -17.

Stephanie Hancox, Dennis Hume and Noelene Annakin

Frank Scadding, Viv James and Margaret Gibson def Trish Jackson, Mick Clark and Sally Squires 23 - 19.

Winners of the day with a score of 34 were Frank Scadding, Viv James and Margaret Gibson.

R/Up with a score of 32 were Mark Whittam and Rob Scullion.

Lucky Dip went to Geoff Edmonds, Nicky Bedwell and Brendan Freshwater

Thursday 26.09.24 Social Open Pairs and Triples.

Winners of the day with two wins and a score of 44 were Mark Whittam, Mick Clark and John Palte.

R/Up on a count back with the highest winning score in either game were Stephanie Hancox, Barb Whitfield and

Don Teirney, Dale Hancox and Darcy Wilson.

Raffle winners were $30 cash to Kerry Munster, $20 cash to Grant Podmore, $15 cash to Jack Timm and $10 cash to Noelene Annakin.

Saturday 28.09.24

Kandanga Country Club

Junior/Senior Pairs Carnival Makayla Gainsford, and her Dad Jimmiee Gainsford, Jarret Coulson (Glasshouse) and his Grandad Darryl Goschnick (Caloundra) and finally

Eamon Wibberley and Kevin Cook had a great day playing bowls at Kandanga, unfortunately a little bit of rain held some of the games up for awhile

Well played Eamon Wibberley and Kevin Cook taking out 4th prize winning

Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

THE Wikings team made up of Cindy, Sue, Simon, Graham, Maree & Jenny from Caloundra, who kindly filled in for us.

Battled against the Nambour Nailers.

It was a tough day on the court, there was some great tennis and we managed to win three sets, and had lots of laughs.

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm.

Cost to participate in the Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is $20 per person. Come along and join in the fun out on the tennis court.

All levels of tennis abilities are welcome at the Witta Tennis Club.

Social tennis days are Monday ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm. Everyone is welcome at our club.

For court bookings, please call us on mobile via 0437 295 501.

Alternatively, you can go on our website at www. wittatennis.com.au.

Kevin Cook and Eamon Wibberly.

Basil Kapoulitsa, Karen Leslie and John Virnon.

Local footy fight night will be raising money for seriously injured player

Coast league players to step into the ring

Glasshouse crickters score first win

GLASSHOUSE District

Maleny Tennis’ new coach

Contributed by Peter Eason WITH the forced retirement of Courtney Mitchell as coach of the Maleny Tennis Club there was a gasp and a ‘what will we do’ moment. A few phone calls, a few face to face meetings and then on the leave of the new school term, there was some great news.

The Committee was introduced to Helen Parsons who has recently

come from a role at Tennis Queensland and looking to get back to coaching which she is passionate about. They met, they talked and they agreed that Helen would be a perfect fit for the Club.

She has a long coaching career and remains an active player in the Sunshine Coast district but more, she has represented Australia four times, the most recent being a trip to Portugal for the 2024 World

Masters Championships.

Helen is excited to join the Maleny team and will be offering coaching through the week with time slots filling up quickly.

If you or your child is interested in becoming one of Helen’s students please refer to the Maleny Tennis Club website or call Helen direct on 0408 893 873.

She will be available for juniors and seniors of all ages and hopes to also run Game Fit classes.

P4P Promotions is hosting a footy fight night on October 5, with Beerwah Bulldogs, Caboolture Snakes, and Maroochydore Swan players set to face off in the ring.

The fight between Snakes A Grade front-rower Mark Stimson and Maroochydore Swan Tom Geraghty will be the main event.

Promoter and Hinterland Boxing Club owner Stephen Pitt said the event, ‘Swans v the Rest,’ will raise money for a Caloundra Sharks player recovering from extensive injuries sustained in the finals.

“We have a young kid, Jack, from the Caloundra Sharks who got king-hit in the preliminary finals. He broke his jaw and is having a tough time,” Stephen said.

“He’s only 19, he’s out of work, and obviously has some medical bills, as he had his jaw and eye socket wired up.

“We will donate about

this an annual event, with each fight night raising money for a Sunshine Coast rugby league player in need.

Teams involved in the fight night include the Maroochydore Swans, the Caboolture Snakes, the Beerwah Bulldogs, and the Coolum Colts.

Beerwah Bulldogs A Grade player Kaleb Coolwell will also step into the ring against Swans player Rei Ballinger.

Kaleb returned to the gym to train just three days after he played in a historic backto-back grand final victory on September 14.

Kaleb is professional boxer Dana Coolwell’s cousin and is also training at the Hinterland Boxing Club.

There will also be a local NRL player taking part in a Q&A-style sit-down interview between bouts.

The player is yet to be confirmed.

The bout will be held at the Caloundra RSL on

Cricket Club Division 1 Men’s are off to a mixed start in their T20 campaign, losing their first three matches before securing a comfortable win in their round 4 match.

Batting second, Glasshouse defeated the MCC Cygnets 4/124 to 7/123, with four overs to spare.

Finn Bryan top scored for Glasshouse with 47 runs, while keeper Kyle Scheepers notched up 43.

The team have lost two games by three runs.

They lost to Nambour 2/178 to 7/125, the Coolum Sharks 6/159 to 7/158 and Gympie Gold 4/90 to 10/88.

Glasshouse now sits seventh on the ladder out of 10 teams.

They will play the Tewantin and Noosa side in their round 5 match on October 10 at Read Park in Tewantin.

The Tier 2 Women Glasshouse cricket team is yet to start their T20 season, where they will play Caloundra at Kev Hackney Oval on October 13.

Tagging proud for your state

TWO Beerwah Oztag players participated in the Oztag State of Origin on September 20-22 in Coffs Harbour, proudly representing Queensland. Sophie Kerridge played for the U14s girls’ Queensland side, while Kai Carter represented the U12s boys’ Queensland team. Despite the impressive

feat of reaching this level of Oztag, neither team won any of their games against NSW.

Beerwah Oztag venue manager Steve Barons said he was extremely proud of the athletes for making the representative competition.

“Sophie and Kai’s teams made improvements throughout the tournament

but weren’t fortunate enough to win any of the games,” he said.

“It’s great to see Kai and Sophie in that bigger arena playing, and they will be keen to come back and give it another shot.

“They will both be so much better for it after this experience.”

Steve also made the

games against NSW.

He said Sophie and Kai are future stars of Oztag, with Sophie only just starting the sport last year.

“She plays rugby league, so the rules are very similar, but she’s taken to it straight away,” he said.

Glasshouse do not have a Tier 1 Women side this season, whereas the club did in the last season.

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John pips pollie

JOHN Mellish from the Beerwah Golf Club placed second in GC&M News’ Pip the Pollies NRL tipping competition.

He won the golf club $500, plus a trophy and a $50 Flips voucher for himself to enjoy for his excellent tipping skills.

John said he was very happy that he placed second in the competition, leading it for a good chunk of the season.

a few years, he’s a natural talent and shows a real skill for it.”

“Kai has been playing for

His team is the Manly Sea Eagles, and admitted there were times in the season where he shouldn’t have tipped his team.

Congratulations John!

Kaleb Coolwell, Dana Coolwell’s cousin, is putting his boxing gloves on come October 5.

New tennis coach, Helen Parsons.

John Mellish with his 2nd place trophy.

Beerwah Oztag players Kai, Steve and Sophie.

In The Garden Maleny Garden’s Spring Fair

The garden Prickly Patch

herbivores which would otherwise defoliate them or steal all their fruits.

also be designed to be used in situations where a fence may be overkill.

THE Maleny Garden Club Inc Spring Fair will be held at the Maleny Showground Pavillion on October 5, following last year’s successful event.

At this year’s spring fair, the garden market has a $2 entry, which will include plants and produce stalls and independent nurseries.

Attendees can also talk to the experts to further hone their gardening skills and knowledge.

Throughout the day there will be open gardens available to browse, costing $5 per garden.

The event will also have sculpture, pottery and art displays for crowds to enjoy.

To buy tickets to the garden market, you can buy via eftpos and cash, and for the garden entry the event only accepts cash.

Children aged up to 16-years-old have free entry to the spring fair.

A PRICKLY patch is a part of the garden dedicated to plants with spines or thorns. In Australia, because growing new leaves in a harsh landscape is difficult, many plants, like Prickly Moses (Acacia hubbardiana) have sharp defences to protect against hungry

Defensive plants like Currant Bush (Carissa ovata) are perfect habitat for small birds and mammals who enjoy the protection of the dense, thorny barrier. These spiky plants become biodiversity hotspots due to this safety, and this further increases the wildlife in your garden. These prickly patches can

Often this cheaper option can keep and area looking open and natural.

Native Hibiscuses (Hibiscus heterophyllus and Hibiscus splendens) are have massive white and pink flowers, and straight, spiny stems which make excellent screens.

Meanwhile planting various Native Raspberry

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(Rubus) species in a line is a quick way to turn a bland border into something tasty and attractive.

Many of the plants I’ve named are known for having tasty fruits, and it doesn’t stop there. Macadamias have sharp leaves but a delicious nut.

You can enjoy tasty berries from the Orange Thorn (Pittosporum multiflorum), or delicious fruit from the Gympie Lime and Finger

Lime (Citrus australis and Citrus australasica).

These dense plants have thorns which will keep the fruit safe until it ripens and shows its bright colours.

Mooloolah River Landcare has many spiky natives with which you can build your prickly patch.

Come down and talk with us to start planning and planting your very own bird attractive, food providing, protected prickly patch.

For enquiries regarding the event, visit Maleny Garden Club on Facebook or call 0476 109 872.

LARGE ELEVATED HOMESITES FROM $550,000*

Hillside. Close to nature. Close to perfect.

Contributed by Ethan Mimnaugh, Mooloolah Landcare Nursery

Prickly Moses. Inset: seed pods.

Melbourne provides an interesting case study as to what happens when you raise the supply of new homes, particularly apartments, in the marketplace. The city’s median home value has fallen by 1% over the past year, and CoreLogic researchers say this is mostly due to Victoria building more homes than any other state or territory over the past 10 years. Plus a lot of those new homes were apartments, which skewed the city’s median value lower. This is the sort of impact the Federal Government is hoping to achieve with its National Housing Accord. The aim is to raise housing supply across Australia’s chronically undersupplied market, and while no politician wants to see home values fall, they’re hoping to slow goal is to build 1.2 million homes over

and 20,000 social homes funded by returns from the $10 billion Housing

JOHN MCGRATH – NEW SUPPLY BEGINS UNDER NATIONAL HOUSING ACCORD

Australia Future Fund investment

opened to applications. Last week, Housing Australia announced it had round of funding, which will involve a total of 13,700 new social and

– if various challenges including a labour shortage can be overcome to

action to try and address the housing

from the property industry and other experts. Governments of all stripes have failed to build enough social housing to meet community needs, which has led to extra demand seeping into the private rental market. This extra

demand, along with other drivers like more people preferring to live alone post-COVID, has driven weekly rents up. As every tenant in Australia knows, rents have grown rapidly in recent years. Growth is slowing now amid immigration returning to normal levels and more renters forming share houses. But we need to ensure an adequate future supply given many more Australians will be renting for the long term. Meantime, state governments are making their own changes to facilitate new supply under the Accord. NSW, for example, is rolling out the Transport Oriented Development plan, which allows for new apartment developments within 400 metres of train and Metro stations in 37 suburbs. Separate reforms also allow for duplexes and semis to be built on more single blocks to diversify housing

LEASED PROPERTIES IN SEPTEMBER

options. Once again, all of this sounds great, but we are yet to see if local councils are willing to stand up to NotIn-My-Backyard (NIMBY) objections and hand out more DAs, where appropriate.

approvals process and a sensible review of rezoning opportunities in areas that would cope with higher density living. But we also need to see a reduction in statutory costs for developers and the release of more state-owned land for development to make a meaningful

the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has released a report documenting the progress of rental reforms agreed to by the National Cabinet a year ago. The idea was to harmonise the rules to provide greater protection and peace of mind for tenants. Reforms included a ban on rental bidding (adopted everywhere), limiting rental increases to once per year (adopted everywhere except the Northern Territory) and removing no grounds evictions (adopted everywhere except the Northern Territory and Western Australia). There is more work to be done with rental reforms but a sensible balance is required. Australia relies on ordinary mum-and-dad investors who typically own just one investment property to supply the bulk of our rental housing stock. So, we need to keep investment costs manageable for them while also ensuring fairness for tenants, particularly in terms of minimum standards of condition.

Rachael Young, our Leasing Agent has leased 19 properties in September and has 6 properties available for lease with 3 others with approved applications.

Tenant Top Tip: Remember to download the tenant app on your device once your lease is signed, to access all relevant information about your tenancy and report any maintenance.

of McGrath Estate Agents.

Thinking of a move this Spring? There’s never been a better time!

Growing demand and consistent sales across the Glass House Hinterland region since the beginning of the new market in our area will continue to heat up for what is a traditionally busy period in property sales.

Cassi Nuske of McGrath Coast and Hinterland Beerwah says, “we’re both investors and owner-occupiers for the local region. Our Beerwah

July to September with average days

Communication with buyers shows they’re very well researched before deciding on a property and are ready

home. An ongoing short supply of properties compared with the number of people seeking to purchase considering a move.”

Figures from realestate.com for the period August 2023 to September 2024 demonstrate a mix of capital growth across the three major Glass House hinterland towns but with median sale prices all relatively comparable. Our region has proved to be consistently popular with both local and interstate buyers seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to beaches and city services. While the balance between supply and demand will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping property values, the overall forecast remains very positive. If you’re considering selling or would be interested in an up-to-date

appraisal of your property, please contact

today.

Once in a lifetime dual dwelling opportunity on 21 pristine acres

2084 Old Gympie Road presents a unique opportunity to secure two beautifully presented residences, each with their own pool, plus an abundance of sheds and outbuildings. This dual living property comprises two full-size homes with thoughtful separation between them.

The surprisingly spacious residence features three bedrooms, two bathrooms,

If you would like to speak to our team regarding buying, selling or renting, we would be delighted to assist you further. For leasing and new client enquiries please contact our New Client Consultant Deb Fleming on 0488 771 626. For all sales enquiries please contact Cassi Nuske –0415 304 127. We look forward to being of service for all of your real estate requirements.

2084

Gympie Rd, Glass House Mountains

Cassi Nuske at McGrath