Edition 11 May 2021 by Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

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FROM THE EDITOR IT’S almost the middle of May, which means winter is just around the corner. It also means we can officially start the countdown to the Maleny Show and the last local public holiday for quite a while. While things might be slightly different (COVID safe), as one of those who are regular attendees at the Maleny Show I am really looking forward to getting back to the showground and checking out what is on offer after no show last year. The Maleny Show Society has generously provided us with 10 family passes and some ride tickets to give away. The details of how you can win one of these as well as the QR code to purchase tickets are on page 20.

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Dusting oﬀ driving skills at rally experience By Sonia Isaacs Clark ON Sunday, May 2, 44 teams from across South East Queensland put their collective pedals to the metal for the Great Endeavour Rally one-day event. This full day driving adventure took in some spectacular sights around our local region and provided some challenging terrain, including sandy forest tracks, winding national parks, gravel country roads and a few extra tough rocky and rutted roads.

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For some drivers, the event was a way of testing the rally experience, while for others it was a great way to dust off their driving skills ahead of the sold-out 2021 Great Endeavour Rally Simpson Desert Adventure to be held from August 5-14. All-women team Kenny’s Angels – Sonia Heilig from Go Turf, Amanda Smyth from Wild Horse Turf and Susan Ellwood, business manager at Glenview State School and owner of Grandview at Fraser – took part in the one-day fundraising challenge that gave the team the opportunity to experience some new local sights while upskilling their driving aptitude. Amanda said her team really enjoyed the scenery throughout the event, which kicked off at Archerfalls Airfield, Mount Archer and travelled through the region including D’Aguilar National Park, Glass House Mountains Lookout, Beerburrum State Forest, Bellthorpe National Park and Sandy Conondale National Park. “One of our highlights was experiencing local areas that even as locals we hadn’t had access to previously, particularly around Beerburrum State Forest,” Amanda said.

“Some of the conditions were quite challenging, especially after some tracks had set dry after the rain, but we love a new driving challenge.” Amanda likened the rally event experience to when learner drivers must do 100 hours of driving to pass their test, as she felt she was putting in her 100 hours of rally driving to become a better driver. As well as the scenic highlights and opportunity to test their vehicle ahead of the August Simpson Desert challenge, which will mark the third time the Kenny’s Angels team will be raising “dust and dollars” for the Endeavour Foundation, the stand alone one-day rally event was also a fundraising opportunity. Rally coordinator Nathan Woolhouse said this year’s one-day event was the first time a fundraising component had been included. While final figures were still being calculated, organisers were thrilled that more than $30,000 had been raised by the participating rally teams. “Despite it being a long weekend and some people still having a few reservations about community events and COVID considerations, it was a great day. And that our teams were able to raise over $30,000 was just fantastic,” Nathan said.

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Kenny’s Angels at the start line for the Great Endeavour Rally one-day event “While it rained a bit on Saturday, conditions cleared up and by Sunday it was perfect for the event. However, there was deﬁnitely a bit of mud but that’s what brings the fun.” Kenny’s Angels will be one of 60 participating vehicles in the Great Endeavour Rally Simpson Desert Adventure later this year so keep an eye out for local fundraising ventures. https://fundraise.endeavour.com.au/ fundraisers/kennysangels186/greatendeavour-rally-2021

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Fighting fire with music JUNE is musical comedy time of year for the multitalented Maleny Singers and, unless the dreaded COVID intervenes, the Maleny Community Centre will echo to the sound of laughter, music and feet stamping. This year the Singers have vowed to make their performance a special one as it is devoted to raising funds for the Rural Fire Service (RFS).

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While it seems a long time since that disastrous bushfire season of 2020, firefighters certainly haven’t forgotten and are delighted that the local community is supporting them at events like this. The singers have been in rehearsal since February and last week the RFS came along in full costume to lend a hand. A plague on the old meddler – Ruth Rix, Ian McMaster I’ll distract Wilfred – here are the keys. Knox Cameron, Viera Keogh, Ian McMaster

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The Singers’s splendid costumes have come from around the country, with ﬁnancial help from the suppliers, who wanted to do their bit for the men and women who keep us safe from ﬁre. The production itself – ‘Yeomen of the Guard’, one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s more durable comic operas – will be performed on June 12, 13, 19 and 20.

With long-time favourites Colin Dunn, Evalee Sharples and Viera Keogh in lead roles, and Margaret Taylor’s astute musical direction and stagecraft, the singing should be memorable. Critics say this is one of Arthur Sullivan’s best scores, beﬁtting Gilbert’s libretto. Although his usual quota of humorous one-liners can be heard, the storyline also carries a certain sadness, beautifully brought out by the gentle harmonies of the arias and quartets. The show promises to be a wonderful one and is for a great cause, so block out your diaries, come along and enjoy a spectacular performance. Tickets are adults $35, concession $30 and child (up to 15) $10. Bookings can be made through www.trybooking.com/BPMNW

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More lanes for Bruce Highway THE ﬁnal contract has been awarded to build a major section of the Bruce Highway upgrade between CabooltureBribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (exit 163) at Beerburrum. The upgrade will involve widening the 11km section of the highway from a fourlane to a six-lane divided carriageway. It will also replace ten bridges over ﬁve creek crossings with wider and higher bridges. The upgrade is a jointly funded $662.5 million project, with the Australian Government committing $530 million and the Queensland Government committing $132.5 million. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the project was being delivered under the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, the largest infrastructure program in Queensland. “This project will deliver congestionbusting improvements to one of the busiest stretches of highway in Queensland, marking another step forward in supporting future growth and prosperity in the region,” Mr McCormack said.

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said work was already under way on the first major contract of the $662.5 million upgrade. “This project is one of five upgrades with a combined value of more than $3 billion, transforming the highway between Brisbane and Gympie, supporting more than 2,000 jobs and driving Queensland’s economic recovery,” Mr Bailey said. “Major construction on the first contract, which is being delivered by Acciona Infrastructure Australia, began in late November 2020. “Works are progressing well on that front with construction on the new southbound lanes now under way. “Fulton Hogan, which will deliver the second contract we’ve just awarded, will focus on the section between Pumicestone Road and Steve Irwin Way, with works expected to start on that section by mid-2021.” More details about the project, including final design layouts and a flythrough, are available at www.tmr.qld.gov.au/C2SIW

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job would have killed us,” Jeﬀ said. With the backpacker option not available Jeﬀ had to think outside the square, so he approached the Beerwah Bulldogs who came to his rescue, treating it as a team bonding exercise and giving something back to the community. Bulldogs open women’s co-coach and manager Glenn Tomokino said up to 15 players a day had been helping to place the blocks at the nursery. “This a great thing for our women players to have been involved in to support the community and an important local business, and the sponsorship we received has helped pay for player registrations,” Glenn said. “It’s a win-win for all concerned.”

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Housing boom in Maleny HOT on the heels of the recently announced 9.2ha 65-lot housing subdivision oﬀ Bunya Street in Maleny comes another development application for units and rooming accommodation that could see an extra 117 people living in the heart of Maleny. A material change of use application has been lodged with Sunshine Coast Council to develop the large battle-axe block at 6 Teak Street, which sits up the hill from the Riverside Centre and Mitre 10. The land is currently zoned as medium density residential so the application has been lodged as code assessable, meaning that the development will not be advertised and community submissions will not be sought. The plan is to turn the 1.194ha vacant lot into a “23 multiple dwelling unit and ancillary rooming accommodation” development, according to the application documents. The application planning report describes ancillary rooming accommodation as being premises used for the accommodation of one or more households where each resident has the right to occupy one or more rooms and may share communal facilities. The planning report is unclear as to which of the 23 units are to be considered as under the rooming accommodation deﬁnition but the row of 12 structures adjoining the rear boundaries of 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 Teak Street are the most likely candidates. What is clear from the application designs is that the likely rooming accommodation is not in the form of a boarding house, hostel, dormitory or student-style accommodation.

This diﬀerentiates if from the controversial and community divisive (and ultimately failed) development application for rooming accommodation lodged over 37 Maleny Street in Landsborough in 2019. The Maleny plans show 12 units in a tightly packed row, with each unit structure made up of a onebedroom downstairs dwelling and a separate twobedroom upstairs dwelling. Each of the 12 adjoining structures will include a two-car carport. Although the planning report identiﬁes these as being 12 three-bedroom units, it appears that they could function as 24 individual units, as each has its own kitchen, laundry, living area and bathroom. The two levels share an entrance door into the structure from the carport but internal doors will allow the downstairs unit to be secured and locked separately to the upstairs unit. In the upstairs two-bedroom dwelling, each bedroom has its own ensuite, suggesting that each bedroom could be rented separately, with the tenants sharing the communal kitchen, living room and laundry facilities. Technically, each of these 12 units could house six people (two downstairs and four upstairs) making a total of 72 residents in this part of the development. The rest of the development is made up of ten single-storey three-bedroom units as well as one twostorey four-bedroom unit, all sited around two internal roads. Each of these 11 units has a more traditional layout – master bedroom with ensuite and further bedrooms with one or two separate bathrooms.

Overview image of the location Each unit has a two-car enclosed garage and a single entranceway into the unit. These 11 units contain 11 master bedrooms and 23 other bedrooms. If these 11 units were occupied under traditional formats (ie, not used for multiple households) they could house 45 occupants. Combined with the possible 72 in the 12 rooming accommodation units there could be a total of 117 inhabitants in just over one hectare. The plans identiﬁed 57 residential parking spaces along with 14 visitor parking bays.

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Each of the ground floor units and eight of the ten three-bedroom single storey units will have a private outdoor space of between 35-115m2. However, two of the three-bedroom units appear to have no outdoor space shown on the design plans as submitted. The four-bedroom unit is allocated a generous 300m2 of private outdoor space. Four outdoor communal areas of varying sizes are identified totalling 1,700m2 or 14% of the development site. No information is provided on the facilities provided within these communal outdoor spaces as the submitted reports lacks a landscaping plan, which is normally a standard part of any development application. Although the planning report does acknowledge that the application is non-compliant with the planning scheme by not providing a landscaping plan, it does state that a “full detailed landscaping site plan will be completed as part of the OpWks [operational works permit application] against the final design approved by council”. The planning report says that the community pathway from the Riverside Centre to the precinct traverses through the development site and will become part of the development but will remain within an easement and open for use by the development residents and the broader community. In what will most likely be a key assessment sticking point, the planning report identifies that the Maleny Local Plan allows for a density of up to 20 equivalent dwellings per hectare (“an acceptable solution, not a performance outcome”).

Schematic of the units to be developed According to the planning consultant numbers, the density will be 25.96 equivalent dwellings per hectare but they justify the excess by saying that it “will not impact on the character of the local area”. “The owner could have proposed only two-bedroom units to comply but the demand is primarily for three bedrooms,” the report said.

“The planning scheme is dated and not reflective of the demand for housing in the community including rooming accommodation for persons who cannot secure a full lease over an entire property.” To read more about the proposal, go to https:// developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search for the application MCU21/0115.

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David and Jodie with Tiffany and Aaron MCGRATH Estate Agents Caloundra are about to open a brand new sales and property management office at Beerwah Village. Principals David and Jodie HedleyWard said they were proud to have merged with one of the hinterland’s most established brands. “The entire property management team at First National Beerwah is joining us at our new office, which officially opens in early June,” David said. First National Beerwah principals, Aaron and Tiffany Peckitt, are looking forward to the merger. “We believe that McGrath will not only continue to deliver the same great property management service we have prided ourselves on as a team but they can offer our landlords an even broader range of services and help them grow their portfolios and wealth long term,” they said.

Both couples will work closely with their combined teams over the coming months to ensure that the transition for their property management clients will be seamless. They also look forward to welcoming new clients looking for a quality property management service or wanting an up-to-date rental appraisal for their property. “The market we are experiencing is unprecedented and our clients require more information and a higher level of property management service than ever before,” David said. “It is critical that we have a highly trained and experienced team, along with the best online systems, to ensure their property is protected and they are able to realise the full value of their asset.”

Everything business MAY is Small Business Month and to celebrate the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training day on Friday, May 21 at the Beerwah Golf Club from 9am–3pm. Whether you are in business already, looking to start one, work from home or would like to, the training day is for you, covering everything you need to know about sales and marketing, social media, banking, accounting, employing staﬀ and local government assistance. The presenters will give you a

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Life changing walk through Tarkine Wilderness By Sonia Isaacs Clark INTREPID multi-day walker and hiking enthusiast Jan Flynn from Maleny recently took part in a once in a lifetime adventure through the Tasmanian Tarkine wilderness. Organised by the Climate Council of Australia, the six-day awareness raising venture provided the 11 walkers with the unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of the region. The trek also served to raise community awareness that, sadly, logging and mining practices were still occurring in this otherwise pristine, remote and ancient cool temperate rainforest, the second largest in the world. The wild west coast of Tasmania

Jan has been a bushwalker all her life and first took up multi-day hiking almost 20 years ago when she turned 60. Some of her previous adventures included the Thomas Hardy walking trail in England and the final 120km of the iconic Camino walk (Camino de Santiago), as well as plenty of stunning treks through Australia and New Zealand. Jan has been a big fan of environmental author and activist Professor Tim Flannery and has been a keen supporter of his independent organisation, the Climate Council, for many years. When expressions of interest to take part in the Tarkine trek, originally scheduled for May 2020, were sought about 18 months ago, Jan jumped at the chance to get involved. She said that only 15 people could be invited to do the trek and conditions included that they each raise $3,500 by February 2020 as well as covering their own expenses. “I was so excited to support this cause that I was one of the very first to register for the trip,” Jan said. After registering, she had a brief period of experiencing cold feet and felt slightly daunted about the prospect of raising $3,500 as a pensioner. However, she enlisted local support and the assistance of her family to help set up local raffles and an online presence and fundraising tools to help achieve her target.

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locations such as the Sunshine Coast and Maleny. His handouts and presentation generated many questions and open discussion. Billy said his company understood the needs of small communities and the need to support each business to develop its own approach in accordance with its business model. He gave practical examples of how Elanga could

partner with Maleny. Jeﬀ Mustard, from the Maleny Community Energy group, conﬁrmed the growth in EV sales in Australia, the need to support electric vehicles, the importance of providing charging points in the Maleny CBD and the work his group had done to date. The forum resulted in a positive commitment by several Maleny businesses, landlords and organisations

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THIS year’s World Environment Day Festival (WED Fest) program, organised by the Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC), has been released and is jam-packed with informative, exciting and ecological sustaining projects and activities throughout the month of June. As a biodiversity hotspot, the Sunshine Coast is home to more than 3,000 species of plants and animals (including 117 threatened species). By partnering with local environment groups, organisations and local business, the WED Fest program will showcase this year’s theme of ecosystem restoration with cool activities and fun projects throughout the region. SCEC has been celebrating its signature event for more than four decades and looks forward to showcasing the incredible environment and people of our wonderful region. All events (even the free ones) are by registration only via the World Environment Day Festival website. People are encouraged go online to check out the full program for the festival that kicks oﬀ on June 5. Local events include a Hinterland Bush Links free guided visit to the Book Farm and to Jill Morris’s native restoration project of 30 years at the headwaters of the Obi Obi Creek on Tuesday, June 8 (participants to meet at the IGA Maleny carpark at 8am). On Saturday, June 12, Maleny local Spencer Shaw will conduct a guided walk of the ecological restoration/wildlife corridor project at Bergann’s Lane Walk at Witta. On Tuesday, June 15, Kabi Kabi elder Aunty Bev Hand will lead a walk, talking country through the Mt Mellum property of Ian and Chrissie McMaster. Participants will learn about the restoration project

WHY Not join the team of volunteers at Maleny Visitors Information Centre? It is a great way to gain information regarding all things Maleny, enjoy the company of fellow volunteers and explore your local area through famil visits. The April famil morning included visits to Mapleton Cabins and Caravan Park, Lily Ponds Holiday Park at Mapleton and Mitta Glen Guesthouse in Flaxton. Application forms are available at 2/23 Maple Street or call 5499 9033 for a form. Forms are also available at www.malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/become-avolunteer/

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Drama a moving feast BEERWAH State High School has a history of presenting musical comedy that provides plenty of laughs and fabulous entertainment. This year’s show, to be performed on Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23, will follow this tradition but with some interesting changes. When directors Deb Holland and Bec Stephenson began planning last year they did so with COVID restrictions in mind. Although the rules have been relaxed, they decided to continue with their original line of thought. So the performance of ‘Living With Lady Macbeth’ will begin outside at 2pm with each guest receiving their own box of delicious homemade morsels to eat picnic style while watching the physical theatre opening of the show.

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After this dream sequence, the production will then relocate to the performing arts block where the curtains open to ‘Hip to Be Square’. You can expect an eclectic range of music including Queen, Moving Pictures and Little Mix, some great dancing, an ensemble of nerds, emos, cool girls and jocks, and some Scottish surprises. The play ﬂits around in time presenting the dreams of Lily, a girl who is perceived to be dull, untalented and ordinary. She wants to do something remarkable and prove everybody wrong – she wants to play Lady Macbeth! Tickets cost $20, which includes light picnic snacks, and will be available from the school’s cash collection from Monday, May 10. It is open on Monday, nd Friday 8am–12noon. 8am 12noon. Wednesday and

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HUGH Mackay is probably Australia’s best known social psychologist. He has written 22 books, including ‘Advance Australia… where?’, ‘The Art of Belonging’ and ‘Beyond Belief’. He appears regularly on television and radio and in newspapers as a commentator, and has also published seven novels. In his new book ‘The Kindness Revolution’ he examines the way our society is developing, asking if it might be possible that Australia not simply be the lucky country but also become the loving country, a place where compassion reigns. This will be the focus of the June Outspoken event in Maleny where Hugh will be in conversation with Steven Lang. “Revolutions never start at the top. If we dare to dream of a more loving country – kinder, more compassionate, more cooperative, more respectful, more inclusive, more egalitarian, more harmonious, less cynical – there’s only one way to start turning that dream into a reality: each of us must live as if this is already that country,” Hugh writes. 2020 was a year ravaged by bushﬁres and a global pandemic, taking its toll

not just on our economy but on our mental and n emotional health. In his new book Hugh reﬂects on some of the questions we asked ourselves hat during this time – what really matters to me, am I living the kind of life I want, what sort of society do we want to become? Absorbing, wise and inspiring, ‘The Kindness Revolution’ captures the essence of Hugh’s work as a social psychologist and researcher. He seeks to show how crises and catastrophes can often turn out to be the making of us, explaining why kindness is the key to healing. “To be kind – always and to everyone – is to be fully, gloriously human, and every act of kindness is one more step towards a better society,” he writes. Hugh Mackay will be in conversation with Steven Lang on Sunday, June 6 at the Maleny Community Centre, 6pm for 6.30pm. Tickets are $22 for adults and $15 for students. Bookings are essential via www.outspokenmaleny.com

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REESVILLE local Connor Keogh, a year 10 student at Matthew Flinders Anglican College and YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament Member for Glass House, recently met up with Member for Glass House Andrew Powell. Queensland Youth Parliament selects more than 90 young people aged 15-25 years each year to discuss the issues facing young people and develop legislation to debate later in the year. Connor hopes to one day become a Member of Parliament. “It’s a goal I’m actively striving towards and I thought that applying to Youth Parliament would help me learn more about how this kind of role works,” Connor said. In addition to his role as the new Youth Member for Glass House, Connor is also a member of the Committee for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships.

Mr Powell said these types of opportunities were important for young people. “I love how it encourages them to get involved and learn more about government and how they can initiate change in the real world,” he said. “Over the past few years, I’ve really appreciated being able to get a young person’s insight on issues that matter to them and look forward to continuing to have similar conversations with Connor. “I plan on meeting with Connor throughout the year and he’s keen to shadow me around the electorate and in Parliament to get a ﬁrsthand experience of what it means to be an MP. “He may also pop up at the local show circuit, so come and say hello at my stall at the Maleny or Woodford shows,” Mr Powell said.

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Shining a light on finances FOR anyone managing their money without paying adviser fees or within the Centrelink structure, Ken Thorpe and the ﬁnancial information services team at Centrelink can help free of charge. Ken was this month’s guest speaker at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre monthly morning tea. Those attending were all breathing a sigh of relief as Ken ran through the topics in language everyone could understand, including Centrelink protocols, retirement, superannuation and aged care to name a few. Most of those attending booked

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Heart spaced grief garden gets boost By Sonia Isaacs Clark

TULE members Cristina Way, Deborah Lovegrove (in TULE apron), Christine Elcoate, Fleur Adamson and Jancine Hurst LOCAL group Tying Up Loose Ends (TULE), in partnership with the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and Maleny Flexi School, has been working to create a special community heart spaced grief garden adjacent to the neighbourhood centre. Maleny IGA recently donated $500 towards boosting the initiative. Project coordinator Christine Elcoate said that, weather permitting, stage one should be ﬁnalised by early August, with plans for the completion to coincide with National Dying to Know Day on August 8. “We were excited to hear from Owen Gray and our friends at the Maleny IGA that they could donate $500 towards the project from their National Community Chest program. These funds will be put towards some of the material costs for the artworks to be installed in the garden,” Christine said.

One of the sculptures for the garden, The Heavy Heart by Steven Thompson, has now been completed but heavy rain in recent months has delayed installation. Artist Jayne Skipper recently joined the creative collaboration team and is currently working on a timber and clay sculpture for the garden representing the loss of a child. Christine said the project was evolving well, with preparation on track for installing pathways as part of stage one, as well as ﬁnalising the clearing around the area. If you would like to ﬁnd out more or become involved as a volunteer with Friend of the Heart Spaced Garden, contact Christine on 0439 762 153. More details at www.facebook.com/tulesunshinecoast

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Intuitive artist on display By Sonia Isaacs Clark

CRYSTAL Waters artist Ilana Cowan paints vibrant and deeply textured works influenced by her diverse cultural heritage, current surroundings and her previous work as a well-established batik and textile artist. Semi-retired, Ilana has enjoyed painting for the past seven years and describes her style and practice as intuitive. She said that at nearly 70 years old, her passion for painting may have come to her somewhat later in life but it brought her immense joy and happiness. Ilana first discovered the concept of intuitive painting after watching a YouTube video of artist Jane Filer describing the technique, which doesn’t follow a formal plan but encourages an instinctive use of colour and form. Ilana starts her paintings by getting into the zone with music, placing colours on the canvas and then looks to see what shapes or ideas emerge. “Like many visual artists I begin my paintings by touching and feeling the surface of the canvas, then I start to layer the colours and look to see what shapes resonate with me,” she said. “I reserve the shapes and during the process of painting add and subtract visual information until I’m finally happy with the result. Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

“One of my favourite parts of the process is to scrape back the surface to reveal the beauty of the underlying colours.” Ilana’s current solo exhibition ‘Connected’ is on display at the Maroochydore Library Artspace at Cotton Tree until May 22. Organised through the Caloundra Regional Gallery in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Libraries, the exhibition can be viewed in person from 11am-5pm, or online at www.ilanacowan.com

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THE annual Maleny High School chaplaincy vintage morning tea, held recently at The Orangery Maleny, was attended by 35 guests representing a variety of community groups and individuals. Chaplain Micah Jones was once again encouraged by the support given to him by the Maleny community. The program included an interesting Q&A segment where participants could ask questions about chaplaincy services and the diﬀerence these made to students and families. Principal Deb Stewart spoke about the way chaplaincy was an important branch of overall student support services, bringing into the mix a person from outside “the system” and giving students the opportunity to be helped and mentored by someone else with appropriate skills. After a year of interruptions and disappointments for many, it was good to be able to conduct the event and hear more about chaplaincy at Maleny High School.

OUR First Nations heritage met our digital world head-on recently at Bankfoot House, with the launch of a brand new virtual reality experience and app, which will transport users a day before European settlement. First Nations digital platform developer Brett Leavy, of Bilbie Virtual Studios, said the experience area covered Mt Tunbubudla in the south to Mt Coochin in the north, and matched local topography and flora and fauna species from pre-settlement times. “The participant’s First Nations character runs through bush and hunts for food. Returning to camp they can collect spears, tend campfires and engage in cultural activities,” Mr Leavy said. “What sets this project apart from other technology is the sharing of knowledge from animated Elders, with voices of Kabi Kabi traditional custodians. “As participants listen, they are able to reflect on First Nations cultural practices and understand why the Glass House Mountains region is so important to Kabi Kabi and Jinibara descendants.” Sunshine Coast Council’s cultural heritage coordinator Peter Connell said Bankfoot House was chosen as the location for this virtual experience as it sat alongside an ancient pathway, now called Old Gympie Road, which for tens of thousands of years was used by First Nations peoples. “This project, which took over a year to create is a great example of how digital technologies can provide a way to interpret, celebrate and increase the awareness of Sunshine Coast heritage,” Mr Connell said. “Council developed the project in collaboration with Bilbie Virtual Studios who undertook extensive

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Entertainment program set to wow the crowds By Sonia Isaacs Clark Dreamtime Reptiles will be onsite with free shows throughout both days, giving attendees an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with snakes and reptiles. The entertainment oval will host the baby animal nursery with a range of crowd-pleasing animals with a guarantee of ﬂuﬀy and furry cuteness overload. Ten local school bands are set to perform on Friday from 9am-1pm and if you love the big band sound then don’t miss the 30-piece Buderim Concert Band booked to perform 11.30am-1.30pm on Saturday. Country music artist Gemma Kirby is planning a special Saloon Sessions performance, and local dance troupes will perform over both days. The vintage car display should have a good number of vehicles on show, as well as featuring in the grand parade in the main ring at 2.30pm Friday and 1.30pm Saturday. The popular dog jump is free to enter and owners can bring their furry friends from 3pm on Saturday in the main arena in front of the cattleman’s bar. Stick around later in the evening when the other Barnesy, Maleny local Damien Barnes, will be performing on both nights. Lois said parking this year would be limited onsite with attendees encouraged to follow the signs and park at either the Maleny Historical Village, Maleny High School or Hoppers farm (Tallowwood Street) and catch the free shuttle buses. She also strongly encouraged people to purchase their tickets online and to download the Check In Qld app, which will be used on entry. For more details, tickets and to view the entertainment program head online www.malenyshowsociety.org.au/2021-show

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Glass Ukes on the move SINCE starting up nearly two years ago, the Glass Ukes have grown both in number and musically. Complete beginners have mastered the basics of the ukulele and some have even progressed to performing in public. Group founder Hans Dauncey said it had been great to see the group ﬂourish but it put a strain on the original venue. “We were hitting the COVID limit of numbers that the neighbourhood centre could accommodate and some nights we were concerned that we might have to turn people away,” Hans said. “Now the group meets every second Monday from 6-8.30pm at the Glasshouse Country RSL Hall. With double the capacity we are keen to invite new players to join us.” The meetings have a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, with time for a cuppa and a chat. The cost is a modest $2 donation towards hall hire and all music is provided. To ﬁnd out more, search for The Glass Ukes on Facebook, email glassuke@gmail. com or phone Hans on 0490 959 962.

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CANCER Council Queensland’s fundraiser Relay For Life is back for 2021 after a temporary switch to virtualonly events last year. And this year the event turns 21! Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMilliam is encouraging the public to get a team together or join a team as a solo participant, and start raising muchneeded funds in the lead up to the event. Caloundra Soccer Club at Meridan Plains will host the Sunshine Coast 2021 event on Saturday, September 11, with organisers aiming to raise $83,000 for the charity. So why not grab your family and mates and get involved in making a diﬀerence together? Every dollar raised goes towards funding Cancer Council Queensland’s vital research, prevention and support programs that help many in our community every day. The event will be slightly diﬀerent this year due to ongoing COVID restrictions, with all Queensland events required to be no longer than 12 hours. This means the previous 18-hour sleepout-style event will not be able to go ahead. Participants will be required to pre-register. For more information visit www.relayforlife.org.au

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KIDS don’t need an invitation to have fun but all children aged eight and under should head to Landsborough State School’s Under 8’s Day celebrations on Thursday, May 27. There will be plenty of exciting activities for young children to enjoy including a petting zoo, jumping castle, arts and crafts, story time, games and much more. The event starts at 8.45am and ﬁnishes at 10.30am. All young children and their families in the local community are invited to come along to

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the school and join in the fun. It is free to attend but the school would appreciate an RSVP so they have an indication of numbers before the day. Contact Landsborough State School on 5436 2777.

Maleny artist on display THE work of self-taught Maleny abstract artist Gayle Pope is on display to the public this month at Maple 3 Café. Gayle ﬁrst began painting in 2016 after being captured by the “thick, buttery colours and expressive strokes” of impressionists when visiting the

Queensland Art Gallery years ago. It was from this encounter that she knew it was the medium for creating her own style of expression. Although embarking on her painting journey later in life, she only recently ventured into the public world of art, participating in galleries and showings, and oﬀering her work for sale. Her work was last year featured at Maleny Library and more recently at this year’s Open Studios Sunshine Coast event. Working with the combination of colour and modelling paste, giving vibrancy and texture to her paintings, Gayle reﬂects a mood inspired by the ups and downs of life. Drop in to see her work at Maple 3 Café during May or visit her website www.gaylepope.com

AFTER the forced COVID shutdown last year the Beerwah Writers’ Group (BWG) has regrouped. It is stronger than ever with eight new members welcomed to the first meeting in February and in March a new committee was elected, with Ian McLeod taking on the role of president. This year we plan to regularly invite guest speakers to meetings. The first was Lea Dodd, who writes under the name Lee Scott, who attended the April 23 meeting and spoke about writing life stories and the structure of a novel. We have also formed a sub-group – BWG Longer Works Group – that currently has five members. They will support writers working on novels, memoirs, longer short stories and other lengthy works, to provide in-depth critiquing, education and support for members as they progress their story.

Two of the sub-group members are working on novels and two on a combination of memoir and family history, while the ﬁfth member is working on a non-ﬁction book. BWG members engage in writing exercises, discuss writing and publishing, and publish a collection of short stories and poetry annually. We welcome anyone interested in writing to join a friendly, nonjudgmental group of writers at all levels of skill and experience. The group meets at 10am on the second and fourth Friday of each month in the meeting room at The Hub, opposite the Beerwah Skate Park. The Longer Works Group meets at Vianta Espresso in Simpson Street, Beerwah after the regular meeting. ng is on May 21. The next meeting

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Senior’s outing

By Sonia Isaacs Clark

On April 28 the Glasshouse Senior Citz club enjoyed a day trip by coach to Eumundi Markets, a brewery tour, then lunch at one of Cooroy's many great eateries. The Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens are always keen to encourage new members to come along to their monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at the Beerwah Community Hall. If you are 50+ and looking for fun, fellowship and outings call 5496 9260.

GC&M News highlighted a small number of the wonderful local community groups that operate across Glasshouse Country in our last edition as part of a feature about seniors. With the regular contact we have with these groups we understand how important it is to create meaningful connections with others and how the companionship these groups offer allows many to thrive on a personal level. To encourage others to get more involved with our local groups and activities, we spoke to a couple of locals to find out what activities or groups they enjoy, and why they got involved in the first place. Rita Cruickshank, who is a sprightly 85 years old, has been a Glass House Mountains resident for the past 20 years. She has been actively involved in numerous groups since she and her Senior Citz member Rita Cruickshank

husband retired to the area, including Beerwah Lions, Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club and Glasshouse Country RSL. Rita said she found that as people get older they needed company more, and often missed the sense of purpose they had when younger, especially as life situations changed with retirement, children leaving home or moving away, and people not visiting as much as they used to. She realised that social opportunities needed to be created and that if you wanted to meet others as you get older, it’s important not to be daunted and to put yourself out there and join some local groups. “When we ﬁrst moved here we knew hardly anyone, so as long-time Lions Club members we joined the local Lions within the ﬁrst month. Suddenly we knew 20-30 new families, which would have normally taken us years to get to know, and we are still friends with many of them today,” Rita said. “It’s important to have fun, enjoy company and keep busy, so I’d encourage anyone to get out there and make the most of your local activities and groups.

Deb Sanchez, president of the combined Probus Club of Glass House Mountains “If you are worried about getting to meetings or activities, some groups can assist with a pick-up service. Just give them a call and ask. Just go for it – you’ve got nothing to lose,” Rita said. Beerwah local Deb Sanchez, who is president of the Combined Probus Club of the Glass House Mountains, said she found that although many people might have a social network when they retired, some do not and joining local clubs such as Probus provided a great social outlet. “I’ve loved being involved over the past few years and really enjoy the new friendships I’ve made,” Deb said. “Belonging to a group which has regular activities and outings planned has been great as it gives you extra meaning to get up for the day, and it’s lovely to meet and get to know new friends.” Keep an eye on our upcoming editions where we will be proﬁling a range of local groups and activities.

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Peachester Horticultural Society Contributed by Trish Bradford MANY thanks to Mark Jones for inviting us to his delightful garden for our last meeting. Mark showed us a sample of one variety of bugs for pest

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control and a yellow sticky trap that is good for attracting flying insects, including white flies. Many of our members are interested in using more natural methods of pest and disease control. Mark invited us to explore his large garden where we spent some time admiring the results so far of Mark’s hard work. He proudly showed off his raised garden beds constructed in a huge shade house. The veges already planted were growing well with plenty of sugar cane mulch used. The garden has some areas of bush with a mixture of natives and exotics and a few varieties of palm trees. It is a wonderful and interesting garden to visit. Coral Beutel, a life member, was a welcome visitor at the meeting and was invited to pass on a few tips on ways to best present entries for the competition bench. The next meeting will be on Thursday, May 20 at 9.30am in the garden of Jeff Bodley and Rob Morris. Visitors and new members always welcome. For more information and address phone 5496 9169.

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Centenary of Rotary celebrated

ROTARY Clubs from the Hinterland Cluster recently joined forces to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand. The celebrations were held at the Recreation Clubhouse and Beersheba Living Museum in Ziza Park in the Maleny Community Precinct and brought together the Rotary Clubs of Nambour, Maleny, Nambour 76, Woombye-Palmwoods, Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast Central. It was a perfect autumn day in a beautiful country setting – a perfect place to enjoy such a milestone in Rotary’s history. The breakfast gettogether was hosted by the Rotary Club of Maleny.

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Rotarian David Buckton, from the Rotary Club of Nambour 76, arrived in his vintage car, a 1919 Essex Speedster. The clubs decided to challenge his 102-year-old car in a relay. A banner was passed to each club to see which one could pass the Essex Speedster. Not one of the Rotarians could keep up with the car, so the Essex won the relay. At the end of the celebrations, the banner was presented to the Nambour Club to recognise it was the ﬁrst club formed in the local area.

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WITH winter just around the corner, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and book for your annual influenza vaccination. Most local chemists now have the vaccine in stock but it is best to check directly at your local pharmacist and book in. A nationwide survey commissioned by Sanofi Pasteur this year revealed that one in four Australians thought they did not need to get vaccinated against influenza this year due to increased hand hygiene and social distancing measures with COVID. Pharmacist Ruth Zerner from Mooloolah Valley Pharmacy said that while last year’s infection rates were low on previous years, she encouraged locals to book in and get immunised early to ensure they’re covered. “It’s more important than ever,” she said. This sentiment is stressed by Professor Terry Nolan AO, a clinical and public health specialist and head of vaccine and immunisation research at the Peter Doherty Institute, University of Melbourne. Professor Nolan said that this was not the year to be complacent about influenza.

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Candlelight ceremony MALENY Neighbourhood Centre, in partnership with Speak Up Now – Stop Domestic and Family Violence Maleny and Blackall Range, is organising a special community awareness event on Thursday, May 20 as part of DV Prevention Month. Weather permitting, a candlelight ceremony will be held in Tesch Park at 5pm followed by a contemplative walk to the neighbourhood centre for an informal gathering and discussions, with a barbeque supper and local entertainment provided. The candlelight ceremony will feature a symbolic centre piece of women’s and children’s shoes surrounded by candles as a poignant way of honouring the women and children who have lost their lives to domestic and family violence. The program starts at 5pm with people gathering in Tesch Park Maleny, at 5.30pm invited speakers will address the group, at 6pm there will be the candlelight remembrance ceremony and from 6:30pm there will be a barbeque, music and conversation at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane. For more details contact the neighbourhood centre on 5499 9345 or email speakupnowstopdomesticviolence@gmail.com

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Are you interested in learning more about the history of our district? Find out about Inigo Jones and Crohamhurst Observatory, see the Jim Hall whittling exhibition, Anzac Gallery, timber history and famous local axemen, weddings and fashion. Local history books for sale. Info: Helen 54949557, Jocelyn 5439 0895

JC and the Tree will be performing at Indie Rockstar Night at the Sunny Coast Singles night at Maleny Lane on Saturday, May 15 from 6–9pm. Debs Swain and Sue Palmer host a singles night on the third Saturday of each month at Maleny Lane in Maleny. They hope to create a safe environment for singles to meet and mingle. Come on your own or with other single friends to meet others. Maleny Lane is a little rustic food alley filled with delicious gourmet street food from around the world, right in the heart of Maleny. Each month is themed or has a different flavour with live music, icebreaker games, introductions, speed dating nights and prizes. Licensed bar or BYO. Tickets are $10 cash at the door.

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Christian College open day – family fun HAVE you driven down Roberts Road lately and seen the new buildings at Glasshouse Christian College (GCC)? Would you like to see inside them? You can ﬁnd out more on Saturday, May 15 from 10am-2pm at the GCC open day. Everyone is welcome and there will be special tours of the new industrial hospitality kitchens, and the drama and dance studios as well as a sneak peek inside the new performance hall while it is under construction. GCC’s open day will include lots of fun family activities including free train rides to transport you around the campus, and an animal nursery and jumping castle. Other highlights include student music, dance and drama performances and interactive classroom displays. There will be two bus tours to the

college’s agricultural science farm at 10.30am and 12.30pm. Bookings are essential and more details are available at the tour stand on the day. Bring your appetite because there will be food trucks galore with the tasty treats like gourmet donuts, fresh sushi, sizzling sausages, loaded fries, Mexican food, slushies and snow cones, southern fried chicken, ice creams and even a high tea run by the P&F. GCC has short waiting lists for some year levels, however prep is full for 2022. To avoid disappointment, parents are encouraged to register their interest with GCC as early as possible. Enrolments for prep in 2023 are now open. Everyone is invited to attend the open day on May 15 to learn more. It will be a fun day out for the whole family.

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However, Labor members In his letter (GC&M News, April 13), Unless the government of the day suggested that the government also Richard Giles clearly shows he hasn’t takes the issue seriously, this inquiry look back to the recommendations of read Peter O’Brien’s ‘Bitter Harvest’, will not deliver, just as all the previous previous parliamentary inquiries, the for he admits not understanding the efforts have failed. work undertaken by the Victorian Royal well-founded and forensically argued Until then, we will have to continue Commission and the recommendations objections to Bruce Pascoe’s ‘Dark Emu’. to rely on community awareness events Re: Drug dealers in Australia of the COAG advisory panel on reducing All the evidence available from early such as the Maleny Neighbourhood Bill Kendall has it a bit wrong in violence against women and their white settlers, explorers, missionaries Centre and the Speak Up Now group his letter in GC&M News (April 27) children. and every professional anthropologist event organised for May 20 as part of DV when he suggests that the Australian Labor commented further that confirms that Aborigines were hunterPrevention Month. Government supplies cigarettes and many of the recommendations made gatherers. Ken Dyer alcohol. by the committee had been made While contriving to present Landsborough It doesn’t. Private firms do. previously by previous committees in comprehensive, authoritative Australian governments regulate previous reports. They could have been Mixed messages references, Pascoe seems to deliberately and tax the sale of tobacco and implemented by the government years I realise Australia Zoo is an misquotes their reports. alcohol. They do the same with other ago. The failure to do so has had very entertainment centre but I was taken I have no idea what the other two substances that can be addictive but real consequences. The economic cost aback by the recent promotion of their grasses in Richard’s letter might be but which are important in pain relief, for of violence against women and their Run on the Wild Side showing Robert presume that “mamadyang ngalluk” example morphine. 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I live in Maleny and was advised recently by NBN Co that my existing broadband services will be disconnected early in 2022 when the move to the nbn will be complete. However, unlike most properties in Australia that are connected to the nbn by fibre or copper, NBN Co deemed that my property was to be connected by fixed wireless technology. But a nbn technician told me that this is not suitable because I do not have line of sight to an nbn tower. My only option was to be connected by satellite. NBN Co’s own website says that satellite will not work well in bad weather or if there are trees. Maleny in general and my property in particular have an abundance of both. It is also very slow compared to nbn fibre or copper connections. Also, they charge extra for video streaming, so ABC iview, Youtube and the like, all now standard fare to urban Australians, will incur additional costs. So my internet connection will cost more, be slower, won’t work in bad weather and will only work if I cut down most of my trees. The federal Minister for Communications has confirmed this to me. The Communications Ombudsman won’t intervene as they don’t handle nbn complaints about technology. The federal Member for Fisher has not replied to my letter. In about 12 months’ time, hundreds of hinterland properties like mine will either lose their wired connection to the internet or be forced to use a vastly inferior and much more expensive option than what they have now. I would encourage all hinterland residents who haven’t done so to investigate their internet options before it’s too late. In today’s world, the internet is a public good. To be cut off from it because of government cost cutting is not OK. Richard Proudfoot Maleny

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Frustration at the behaviour of others has led me to recommend a few ‘unbelievable’ awards. First would be for the clowns who thought it was a good idea to spend millions upgrading the Bruce Highway/ Caloundra Road with three sets of traffic lights to get from one side to the other. A flyover or tunnel could just possibly have been a more effective/less frustrating option. Then the ‘inconsiderate’ award for the staff next to Aldi car park (not the Aldi staff ) who park their cars under Aldi’s new shade sails for the whole day while the shoppers have to hunt around in heat and rain. And last is the ‘ignorant’ award to the folk who leave their motors running

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Local mum donates win to SCARS

BEFORE our last edition, GC&M News put out a call on Facebook for readers to share their favourite photo for our ‘Mum’s the word’ Mother’s Day cover, with the chosen picture winning a $100 grocery voucher.

We received some heartwarming photos of mums, grannies, kids and bubs. Glass House Mountains mum Ada Moline Ruiz’s photo with her ﬁrst-born Marc was the one we chose to share on our cover. Rather surprised to be receiving a voucher for her photo, Ada requested her win be donated to Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (SCARS), where her family adopted their cat just a few weeks earlier. If you would also like to donate to SCARS, or perhaps on behalf of someone else, to help support them in continuing to care for and re-home thousands of cats and dogs who have been abandoned, abused and surrendered, you can make a donation of as little as $10 through their website. For more information visit https://sippycreek. worldsecuresystems.com/donate_now

Opinion

by Mike Turner, Chaplain of Beerwah High and primary schools

Anzac Day reflections I’VE been able to contribute to the Anzac services in Beerwah for ten years, so I have been able to draw a number of conclusions regarding what makes the dawn and main services so special to our region of Glasshouse Country. At the dawn and much larger main services there is an almost ethereal atmosphere among the people attending. A unity, respect and an undeniable sense that everyone is there because of something much bigger than them, something even bigger than the Anzacs. It is palpable and clearly seen in the quiet devoted way people from all walks of life, both religious and nonreligious, do their part in contributing to what is taking place. From the lectern, poems and reflections are read, prayers are prayed, hymns and anthems are sung. The Last Post, one minute silence and finally the Reveille played by a lone bugler, the tones of which sweep across the park and touch the heart of everyone who hears it. The part of the service that speaks to me the most though is the lowering and raising of the flags. Lowering of flags to half-mast symbolises that a country is in grief. Normally a country holds its flags up high with pride but when a traumatic event takes place, flags are

lowered to halfway up the flagpole to essentially say: “We as a country are acknowledging that something really terrible has happened and we are really sad and want to humbly pay our respects to those who have been impacted by it”. I love the fact that, when the Reveille is played by the bugler, the flag goes back up. It’s like during the minute’s silence our country is saying: “Yes, we acknowledge and are honest about our grief… now it is time to live life as best as we can”. Up goes the flag. So why am I writing all this? Well, because I think it is a shame that the deep meaning and respect that Australians clearly show to each other at these special events does not carry through to everyday life. Australians have demonstrated that they have a deep spirituality that is often only given oxygen at Anzac Day. Australians also have shown that the messages of the Anzac spirit strongly resonate with them – sacrifice, mateship, true love and courage. I would really encourage anyone who reads this to consider why this is so. Why do we have this contradiction? Why do we see respect, cooperation and peace at events like the Anzac dawn and main services but then chaos, selfishness and stress throughout everyday life?

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Anzac tradition continues in our schools By Sonia Isaacs Clark THE history of Anzac Day commemorations at Queensland schools was featured in our Hinterland Heritage section (GC&M News, April 13). In 2021 it is wonderful to see that the tradition is still strongly followed by our schools more than 100 years later. From the coverage of events throughout our local region, both in the lead up to this year’s Anzac Day and on the day itself, it is apparent that Anzac

Peachester State School captains Brooklyn and Alex with Fran Sinclair representing the Beerwah and District RSL Sub Branch (centre)

Day remains a signiﬁcant occasion in our community calendar, uniting all ages in remembrance, honour and gratitude. One of the more poignant aspects of community Anzac Day commemorations is the way our local schools and the students proudly integrate with their broader community. This year numerous Anzac-themed activities included attendance and participation at local services and school-based education and engagement programs involving local RSL sub branches and other related groups that all serve to keep the Anzac spirit alive. Schools, including Glass House Mountains State School, sold poppies and student Anzac badges for 50c in the lead up to Anzac Day, and Peachester State School welcomed Ms Fran Sinclair, representing Beerwah and District RSL Sub Branch as a special guest. She shared emotional and moving insights with students about what Anzac Day meant to her. Young musician Angus contributed to the Peachester school event and on April 25 students marched at Beerwah and attended the service, where school leaders Alex and Brooklyn represented the school and read ‘Sonnet’ by Alf Wood.

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Chaplain Mike Turner, Beerwah RSL representative John Rohan and Principal Janet Austen with Beerwah SS student leaders at an Anzac Commemoration Both Mooloolah and Glenview state schools held special Anzac Day services on Friday, April 23 with special guests, and Glenview State School made a community call out to those who had relatives who served in World War I to be remembered in their roll of honour marked on the day. Beerwah State School also held a school commemoration that involved a local RSL representative. Student leaders also participated in the 10am Beerwah service on Anzac Day that was also well attended by school leaders from Beerwah State High and Glasshouse Christian College, with the two schools combining to form a magniﬁcent band for the event.

Students from Maleny State High were also well represented at the Maple Street march followed by the service at the Maleny RSL. Landsborough State School captains Geena and Tony attended the dawn service in Landsborough, laying a wreath on behalf of all Landsborough State School students. Even our youngest students got involved with children from Beerwah Kindy doing some beautiful Anzacinspired craft activities. This year the turnout to support Anzac-related events was incredible and it’s heartening to see how strongly our community members, regardless of age, come together to honour the day.

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BEFORE the North Coast rail line connected Brisbane to Gympie, Cobb & Co coaches provided the main transport options along this route. According to local sources the track from Brisbane to Gympie had originally been inspected in 1867 by Cobb & Co and condemned as unviable. However, with discovery of gold near Gympie and the ensuring gold fever, a viable trading and transport route up the coast became a priority as people en masse travelled to the goldfields, heralding the heyday of coach travel. In May 1868 the government announced it would build a road connecting Brisbane to Gympie with work completed by October 1868. By November, Cobb & Co coaches were carrying passengers, mail, goods and gold between Brisbane and the Gympie goldfields with ten staging depots established during this time. Cobb & Co held the mail contract from Brisbane to Gympie from 1868 to 1879 with the first service recorded on November 12, 1868. Passenger services ran from 1868 to 1890. According to records, the coach service originally ran two days a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with the two-day trip costing a fairly hefty three pounds 10 shillings (about $400-$500). Bankfoot House at Glass House Mountains, owned by the Grigor family, was the first stop after Caboolture and opened in 1868, primarily as a lunch stop and staging post where passengers could have a meal while the horse team was being changed. Other local stops along the way for passengers

Coochin Creek Hotel (Beerwah) 1895: John Simpson (hotel owner) driving buggy, Mrs W Raddatz passenger included Coochin Creek Hotel (Beerwah) and Mellum Creek (Landsborough), where the horses were again changed. From there the coach route headed towards Mooloolah but rather than go over Tunnel Ridge it went around the eastern side of the ridge and came out through the western end of what is now Ewen Maddock Dam. The next stop was at Coach House Place on Mooloolah Connection Road, and from there the coach route followed the (Old) Gympie Road/ Palmwoods-Mooloolah Road on to Woombye, then known as Cobbs Camp (originally Middle Camp the halfway point between Brisbane and Gympie). Once the North Coast rail line came in the early 1890s it heralded the end of the Cobb & Co era. The coach and horse passenger service along Gympie Road stopped and within two years the mail coach service stopped too.

JOIN the team from Cobb and Co Museum Toowoomba at Bankfoot House on Friday, June 4 from 10am – 11.30am as they lead a conversation on Heritage Trades and how they were necessary to keep coaching alive. Artisan Andrew MacDonald will present a hands-on demonstration on creating stick furniture in colonial times, and guided tours of Bankfoot House will also be on oﬀer. This is a free event, however registration is essential. Head to https://heritage.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/Programs-and-Events

Information provided by Landsborough Museum and local sources with additional information from Sunshine Coast Council’s heritage library and Backward Glance series. Image credit: Picture Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council.

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Forest bathing THIS morning, guarded by my silent sentinels, I traipsed through the bush taking in the beauty of the moment; the scene a mix of both decay and luxuriance – the cycle of life displayed in all its wonder. How perfect to be able to share it. My sentinels (the massive trees that populate this valley) seem to sense my presence and allow me access. I walk. Every day if I can. Early generally as that time of day is pure bliss. I can often get my bit of breeze even if it is high in the tree tops. But some days it comes down to greet me and gives such pleasure as it wisps across the body and through the hair. It will speak to you too if you let it. I come here for the quiet but ﬁnd so much to hear in these walks. Bird life and breeze wrestling with the occasional punctuation of a distant vehicle. Sound ‘organised’ in time? There’s a deﬁnition of music to play with. Wandering, the mind is free to roam but with some gentle coaxing I’m able to insert breaks into its constant stream. It might only be temporary but that empty mind space and what I am doing here – walking, looking, smelling, feeling… and just being – is what it is all about.

with Dr Michael Whiticker Nature will energise you if you let it. The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Taking time out each day to commune with nature will reward you, and all you need to offer in response is your gratitude. How good it that? Perhaps you haven’t been touched by nature? If so, I’m not surprised as it took me many years and experiences before I realised its healing power. Where do you start? Go outside and sit down on a cloudless, dark night and look up. If you live in a city environment with all its artificial lights, the experience won’t be as mersmerising, but just look into the night sky and let yourself go beyond the magic of the stars as our ancestors did for millennia. Find that empty space. What do you feel? There is consciousness at a level of such vastness that it is impossible to understand but it communicates, if you let it. I find it at the beach too. Again it is in the evening when there is just me there on the sand with the crashing of the waves all around me. The vast wonder of it all can open for you too. If you haven’t found it, go looking. Let it touch you.

Michael has a recording studio in Peachester. If you would like to find out more contact him on 0419 026 895 or E: mwhitick@bigpond.net.au

Parklands setting mimics time of Beethoven and Chopin

INTERNATIONAL pianist Piers Lane, who hour of beautiful Chopin nocturnes presented grew up in Brisbane but now lives in London,, at twilight in a room lit by candlelight alone. is relishing the chance to perform at Lucas The second concert on May 30 is a 2.30pm Parklands in Montville on May 29-30. matinee where Piers will present two Piers describes the intimate concert Beethoven sonatas followed by all the Chopin venue that seats 150 as what composers like e waltzes. Beethoven and Chopin experienced. While visiting the Sunshine Coast, Maestro “I really enjoy more intimate musicLane also hopes to enjoy some down time in Piers Lane making,” Piers said. the places he knew as a child. photographer “Most solo piano music was composed “I’m delighted, as always, to be coming Keith Saunders for the salon situation rather than the huge home, catching up with friends in audiences venues it is usually performed in, so it’s always special everywhere, and spending a bit of time in places I have to explore it and share it the way composers like loved all my life,” he said. Beethoven and Chopin experienced it themselves.” For tickets, phone 0409 623 228 or 5478 5667 or The recital planned for May 29 will be unique: an email lucasparklands@bigpond.com

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Crystal Waters Music Club Time: 6-10pm. Sat Where: Crystal Waters Deck, Crystal Waters 29 Eco Village 65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale Info: /CrystalWatersMusicClub Cost: $15 Starts with a diverse selection of musical and spoken word talent, ﬁnishing with a headline act or two. This month the deck will be dancing to the irresistible sounds of Ireland with the Barleyshakes. Delicious dinner from Food Vibes and bar run by the CW Community Co-op. A wonderful night for music lovers on the open deck

ELECTED GLASSIES nominations opening soon!

Also known as the Glassies, the Glass House Small Business Awards are about to kick into gear for another year. From May 18–June 1 you will have the opportunity to let local small businesses and employees know just how much they mean to you by nominating them for a small business award on my website. The Glass House electorate has very few commercial shopping centres. Instead, our businesses are run by locals – usually mums and dads. They are the true legends in our communities. As always there will be four regions to nominate and eventually vote in – Montville, Maleny, Glass House and Moreton Bay, which takes in the southern end of the electorate. Nominations can be made at www.andrewpowell.com.au

Road maintenance fail

The Labor government was warned by the Auditor General three years ago that there were serious problems with Queensland’s roads. They did nothing! And the maintenance backlog has now blown out from $4 billion to almost $6 billion. The Auditor General forecast that our maintenance backlog would grow to $9 billion this decade but at the current rate we’re going to be well

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over $10 billion. While Cross River Rail sucks up all the cash, road users across the state, and especially here in the hinterland, are left to deal with more potholes, more dodgy bridges and more dangerous roads. They’ve completely lost control of road maintenance.

STAS petition update

You may have heard about my petition calling on a statewide review of the STAS (Queensland School Transport Assistance Scheme) policy, which is leaving many kids without subsidised public transport to their closest school. The petition closed on April 30, with 610 Queenslanders signing it and requesting that STAS be redesigned to create a more ﬂexible school transport scheme that aligns with the expectations of the Department of Education, parents and students. I’m pleased we were able to get so many signatures and the next step is to see how the Transport Minister responds. I hope he does the right thing and agrees to have the Queensland Audit Oﬀice or another independent third party conduct the review.

Mark a spot in your calendar because your chance to come and chat to the Sunshine Coast mass transit project team in person is Monday, May 24 from 10am-12noon at Beerwah Library. We know we need a sustainable and eﬀicient option as our population grows but we want to know your thoughts about the range of options being considered, from road upgrades, a quality bus corridor, rapid bus services to trackless trams, light rail and more. Visit council’s website (www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/ Planning-and-Projects/Major-RegionalProjects) for details on all the engagement activities and to have your say on public transport options before June 22.

Heritage trades – Cobb & Co

If you like things that were made to last and created the good old-fashioned way, then you’ll love this. On Friday, June 4, Cobb & Co Museum presents heritage trades – a free event as part of Fridays at Bankfoot House. Join the museum team as you learn how to create stick furniture in a hands-on demonstration and hear how heritage trades were necessary to keep coaching alive in colonial times. Registration is essential so visit https://heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to book.

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Planned burns in Landsborough and Mount Mellum Council’s annual planned burn season is under way and is designed to help plant species that rely on fire to regenerate and to reduce fuel on the ground before the bushfire season. In the nearby area, burns are planned in Racemosa Environment Reserve, Landsborough and East Mount Mellum Nature Reserve, Mount Mellum. Planned burns will be undertaken before September if conditions are suitable. Trained council officers work with the QFES to carefully assess each site and prepare for the burns. An exact day for the burn can’t be provided in advance as timing is dependent on weather and site conditions. Keep up to date with our burn schedule via council’s Facebook page and website.

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The magical macadamia WHETHER you eat them raw, roasted or in a recipe, there’s nothing quite like the taste of our native macadamia nuts. Fortunately for us we live in macadamia nut country here in Glass House. Macadamia nut harvesting is now in full swing as optimum growth of this beautiful creamy native nut e happens between 20-25⁰C – just the cool change we’ve been experiencing of late. wet weather has slowed us down,” Peter said. “It’s The nut evolved 60 million years ago on the north perhaps the most challenging harvest season in the eastern coast of Australia and thrives in our soil and past 10-15 years.” sub-tropical climate, which create the perfect growing Aiming to harvest every 2-3 weeks, Peter says an conditions. increase in harvesting also increases the production Enjoyed by First Nations people for thousands of the nut, as the tree works to regenerate. Outer of years and after European settlement, the first husks need to be removed within 24 hours to begin plantation was established in the 1880s but it wasn’t the drying process to avoid the seed beginning to until much later, in the 1960s, that successful grafting regenerate. Some machines can begin this process of techniques allowed for commercial production to de-husking immediately. begin. Peter said that, generally, between 90-95% of Today, Australian macadamia nut growers the crop would be harvested. However, the time to contribute more than 30% of the global crop. It is the complete the harvest depends on the machine in use only native Australian crop to be developed and traded and the type of land the trees are on. internationally as a commercial With mechanisation and food product. Grafted macadamia less labour involved in Macadamia trees take 10-15 trees can take about production, Peter says the years to reach maturity and macadamia industry has evolved maximum yield but will generally five years to grow their considerably in the past few start producing five years after decades with new people coming first nuts and can keep planting if grafted. Their dark producing macadamias for on board with new ideas. green foliage looks stunning all “There’s a strong stewardship year round and they will grow to more than 100 years throughout the industry, with around 12-15m. everyone looking at how they From March to September the ripened nuts fall to can continue to produce more organically,” he the ground and are collected via harvester. The dried said. “In particular, the use of IPM (integrated pest outer husks are removed within 24 hours of harvest management) for pest management, which aims to and the process of drying can take up to three weeks. target when and what to spray, reduces the need for Once the kernel has dried, it shrinks away from the unnecessary intervention.” hard shell and is able to be cracked without any Perhaps the biggest change has been in the past damage to the kernel itself. five years, with 25-30% of the crop being exported to Local macadamia farmer Peter Boyle grows the native China as a nut (in shell). Peter said this had led to a trees on his family farm in Beerwah with his father Ron shortage of kernels. Boyle. Peter has recently taken over the running of the Australia has around 800 macadamia farmers, the farm. Traditionally pineapple farmers, the Boyles have majority in the area from northern NSW to South East been farming in the region for 65 years and introduced Queensland, and up to Bundaberg region. Driving macadamias 30 years ago. around Glasshouse Country you will see we’re home “We’re in the thick of harvesting now but the recent to plenty of the growers of this beloved nut.

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Grilled eggplant with macadamia miso

Traditionally a Japanese dish, this version works deliciously well with the addition of crunchy macadamias to complement the lovely soft texture of roasted eggplant.

Ingredients

½ cup macadamias 2 tbs white miso paste 1 tbs ginger, grated 2 tbs coconut sugar 1 tbs rice wine vinegar 2 medium-sized eggplant, halved and scored in crisscross pattern 2 tbs oil ¼ cup macadamias, chopped and roasted 1 tbs black sesame seeds Spring onions, chopped, to decorate (optional)

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the macadamias, miso, ginger, coconut sugar and rice wine vinegar in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Brush the cut side of the eggplant with a little oil and place on the baking tray, cut side down. Cook for 15-20 minutes until almost completely soft and the underside is golden. Remove from oven and carefully turn eggplant over. Spread each half evenly with the miso mix and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes, until the eggplants are soft and miso mix golden. Serve immediately sprinkled with combined roasted macadamias and black sesame seeds. Scatter with spring onion if desired. Recipe courtesy of Australian Macadamias. To ﬁnd more suggestions on how to use macadamias head to the website www.australian-macadamias.org

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Glass Housing 55 The Glass Housing 55 group aims to address the housing needs of women aged over 55. Their next meeting is at 10am on May 24 at The Hub in the Beerwah Sportsground near the skate park. Newcomers are welcome. For more information contact Viki Blaik on 0412 034 132. Market stallholders required Four Seasons Winter Market is seeking stallholders for indoor, carpark and outdoor grass area sites for the next market to be held on Saturday, June 19 from 8am-1pm at the Mooloolah Public Hall, 42 Bray Road Mooloolah Valley. To book or for more information call the market coordinator on 5494 7822 on Tuesday or Wednesday between 9am1pm or email info@mooloolahcommunitycentre.org

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Pumpkin farming, part 2 IT was just over 12 months ago that GC&M News went into print hibernation and we were an online only publication for a few months. How things have changed since that last weekly printed paper at the start of April 2020. If you weren’t reading us online you missed some cracking editions, including a great series of gardening stories. To catch up on any of these digital editions (from April 8 to July 8, 2020) you can ﬁnd them on our website under the ‘past editions’ tab. Just go to our website, click on the Read tab, then Past Editions, or use www.gcnews.com.au/ content/398/past-editions.aspx Back in the May 6, 2020 digital-only edition, I wrote about being a budding pumpkin farmer and some of the trials and tribulations I went through to grow a decent crop of Peter’s favourite vegetable (that’s nursery rhyme Peter). I also featured some great pumpkin growing eﬀorts contributed by readers. If you’d like to go back and read that story, I’ve made it easy by linking it here through this QR code. Just use

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your phone or device camera to scan it and it will take you straight to the page. Those pumpkins sure did well … some got to be more than 11kg in size and, in total, I think I had about 25 Queensland blue pumpkins totalling more than 150kg. Here’s a photo of me at the time showing oﬀ my pumpkins.

Well, I’m at it again but this time growing gramma pumpkins. Technically, they’re not a pumpkin but a variety of squash. However, they’re more pumpkin like than zucchini like, so I’ll stick with pumpkin. I saved the seed from one that Anne Ross, from Hive Haven, gave me that she grew (you can expect a couple in return, Anne) and now I’ve got about 30 or more grammas on the go. I’ve had similar problems as I had with

the Queensland blues – poor pollination rates and possums eating them in the night – so I returned to the same solutions as well. Hand pollination and putting baskets over them. After giving away about half, the rest of this lot will eventually end up in the freezer as roasted pumpkin soup. They also make lovely sweet pumpkin pies for dessert. After this lot, I think it’s time to landscape the front yard and give up my pumpkin farmer dreams.

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Not sure if it’s the cooler weather or the regular rainfall, but I’m enjoying planting lots of plants again and they are thriving in the moist soils and gentler temperatures. We’re often asked, “When is the best time to plant here?”, to which I’d generally answer, “In SE QLD it’s always a good time to plant!” - but then again, we are selling you plants! But seriously, the trick to successful plant establishment is to avoid the extremes e.g. heat, flood, frost - these extremes are the main limiting factors to when you can plant successfully. For example; if you live in a frost prone area, then now is not the best time to plant frost sensitive plants, but many plants aren’t frost sensitive due to their own natural anti-freeze. Also luckily the majority of the coast and parts of the hinterland are unlikely to suffer from damaging frosts. Which leads me back to the benefits of planting right now. The cooler weather is great to be out doors and enjoying the health and wellbeing benefits of gardening and working on the land. Planting now is gentler on the plants, with good moisture and less heat stress. Establishing plants in autumn, allows plants to prepare for spring and summer and so you can then enjoy the fruits of your labour from the shade of your veranda (or tree you planted 5 years ago). Plant today and reap the rewards in the months and years to come.

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Mooloolah Valley Community Centre Four Seasons Winter Market Saturday 19th of June 2021 8am to 1pm Mooloolah Public Hall 42 Bray Road Mooloolah Valley We are seeking stallholders for indoor, carpark and outdoor grass area sites. Some restrictions will be in place to enforce Covid-19 social distancing, but we are looking forward to seeing our local community and have a great market with a variety of stalls. Call the Market Coordinator on 5494 7822 on a Tuesday or Wednesday between 9am to 1pm or email info@mooloolahcommunitycentre.org to book or for more information.

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WORK WANTED LAUREN'S CLEANING SERVICE Comprehensive service for domestic & commercial clients. Reliable, experienced & fully insured. Ph: 0403 044 887. MAN AND UTE Experienced gardener, landscaper, builders labourer, Health Care Worker. $40hr labor, $65 with ute. Minimum charge $120. Call Peter McGuirk on 0429 918 424.

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Contributed by Jodie Morgan THIS coming weekend we will have both our premier women’s and men’s teams playing home games. Get down and support our teams on Friday and Saturday night – the canteen and bar will be open both nights. Both premier teams came away with the three points for their last games. Competitive team results were: U12 (2) Girls lost 0 – 3 to NYU FC. U12 (2) Green won 2 – 1 against Buderim FC; goals: L Cobb and H Bound; player of the match was Mordecai Siddans. U12 (2) Gold lost 2 – 5 to Woombye FC. U13 (3) lost 0 – 4 to Coolum FC. U14 Girls drew 2 – 2 with Maroochydore FC; goals: H Collins and E Sluga; player of the match was Jorja Gillin. U14 (2) lost 0 – 12 to Noosa FC. U 16 Girls won 2 – 0 against Noosa FC; goals: S Shatford and N Verkade. U16 (2) lost 1 – 3 to NYU FC; goal: J Clark. U16 (3) won 4 – 0 against St Andrews FC; goals: J Hadland, A Lewis (2), J Kaukereit. Premier Women won 3 – 1 against Caloundra FC; goals: Mel Weckert and Lucy McEachen (2) and the players of the match were Mel and Lucy.

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BeeGees under 7s Reserve Women lost 2 – 3 to Caloundra FC; goals: E Roy and J Kosseris and the player of the match was Emily Roy. 3rd Div Women lost to Maleny FC. Premier Men won 1 – 0 against Maroochydore FC; goal: D Campbell. Reserve Men lost 0 – 4 to Maroochydore FC. 4th Div Green drew 2 – 2 with Bribie FC; goals: B Topfer and S Waldock. Over 35 lost 0 – 2 to Noosa FC.

Beerwah Ladies Golf Club

Contributed by Brenda Briese SATURDAY, April 24 was a 4BBB Stableford with 26 players (13 Pairs). Winners were Ruth Machen and Brenda Briese on 44 pts. The runners-up were Carolyn Chestnut and Beth Abraham 41 pts. NTP’s 2 Beth Abraham, 5 Sonia Kenway, 16 Wenday Bradley, 2nd shot 18 Jo Malone. BRD went to 41 pts. Saturday, May 1 was washed out, again!

Thursday, May 6 we played a Monthly Medal with, due to rain, a small field of 31 players, played in one division. Winner Marilyn Walsh on 69 nett followed by Barb Drury 74 nett. Gross winner was Jo Malone 79. NTP’s: 5 Michelle Leahy, 16 Cindy Godfrey, second shot 18 Di Flint. Putting Beth Abraham 27 putts. BRD went to 81 nett.

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The Range Croquet Club

Contributed by Ken Barker THURSDAY, April 22: Lynette Evans and Sarah Widin lost to Miggy Mackie 12–16. Helen Andrews and Bev Sockhill were successful against Wallace Roy and Gillian Bradley with a narrow 10–9 win. Saturday, April 24: The second round of the Bray was played with team one at home. Janelle Wilson and Helen Uhlmann played Caloundra. Caloundra forfeited meaning Maleny scored a 3–0 win and 78 nett hoops. Team two was at Nambour where Gillian lost to Noel Stodart and Alice Spittle lost to Robyn Pettman. Wallace and Alice won the doubles against Martin Atkins and Robyn. Nambour won the round 2-1. Sunday, April 25: In glorious conditions the lawns were devoted to a training session on end-game play, where all balls start at hoop 6. With Donna Manning coaching, Lynette, Janelle, Wallace and Sarah spent an enjoyable couple of hours learning the intricacies of the pointy part of the game. Janelle played away recently in the regional ricochet championships, performing well and a credit to the club. Thursday, April 29: Wallace and Helen A played a nice tight game against Bev and Lynette winning 10–9. Ken Barker and Donna were no match for Sarah

who was in blisteringly hot form beating them 22-4. Friday, April 30: Ken teamed up with Bill Habner (Nambour) to win the regional ricochet championship with a picket fence score of three wins out of three at Nambour. Wednesday, May 5: We played our ﬁrst Lochwood away game against a combined Coolum-Noosa team consisting of George Oliver (Coolum) and John Olsen (Noosa). Ken lost to George but Sarah played well to beat John in a tight game. In the afternoon after a heavy storm which included thunder, lightning and hail had passed through, Donna and Sarah were unlucky to lose their game against John and George. Congratulations to Cooloosa on a 2–1 win. Our excellent, well cared for lawns are on the right-hand side of the Maleny Showground. Play days are Thursdays and Sundays at 2pm for 2.30pm. Contact Sarah Widin for other days. Coaching is available on Saturdays at 8am. For details contact president Sarah Widin on 0417 640 704, vice president Vince Carbery on 5494 2193 or secretary Priscilla Vickers on 5494 3555. www.rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au

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Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley WEDNESDAY, April 28: Witta Wagtails had a slow start against Maleny Magics. The Wagtails came back in the second half by winning two sets before rain set in and the rest of the games were cancelled. Congratulations go to Maleny Magics for their win. Thanks to Jan Maguire, Cheryl Cavanagh, Sheryn Golledge and Sonia Douglas. Friday, April 30: The Whistlers called it oﬀ due to the wet weather. Wednesday, May 5: Witta Wagtails managed to complete four sets against Maroochydore TTs before the heavens opened up. While not on a winning streak it was great tennis with some excellent rallies. Thanks to Gerry 52

Gabriel, Cynthia Garvie, Sheryn Golledge and Jan Maguire. Friday, May 7: Whistlers played at Witta against Maroochydore Blue Bells. It was great weather for tennis – the sun was out and we were happy to be on the court. We had some good rallies and had a good win. Score was 46-18 games, 7-1 sets. Team was Maree Hooley, Brenda Warner, Donna Kuskopf and Aki Lepper. Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Monday nights at 6pm. Cost is $20, come along and join in the fun, all levels welcome, enquiries to 0437 295 501. Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm, all welcome, court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au.

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Dennis Kyling, Wendy Bulger and Reg Darwell view the head to see who has won THE last couple of weeks have been busy at Maleny Bowls Club with some of our keen bowlers practicing some diﬀicult shots and using techniques which they picked up from our coaching session a couple of weeks ago. Like all professional sportspeople, ‘practice practice practice’ is the name of the game. We have started a new competition on Wednesday nights which featured some very close games. The Mighty 10s won by default. The Wot Notts beat an out-of-form Outlaws, and the RPTs just managed to squash the JAM team. The Golfers started oﬀ the season with a narrow win over Mo’s Marauders. Pegasus had a good win over the Oblimeys, with both teams capable of winning the competition this season. And the Tutors only just lost to the 3 Flamingos who were keen to get early points.

We are looking for new players to join us. Contact the Club for more details. Our monthly pairs game saw us entertaining teams each from Kilcoy, Woodford and Mapleton. For the ﬁrst time in ages, neither Kilcoy nor Woodford won! Local team Graeme Glover and Miles Allen took home the prize money. Barry and Pam Phillips from Woodford were a little bit unlucky not to win and came second on points. Scroungers is still proving to be a popular game on Friday afternoons. John Williams has been varying the format which keeps us all on our toes. Free games and more importantly chocolates are given away to worthy contenders. Recent winners have been Barb Whitﬁeld, Joe Walters, Sally Squires and Judith Lees.

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With the cosmos offering Taureans a triad of wealth, pleasure and opportunity, you’d be forgiven for believing in miracles. Here’s your chance to make a dream come true. Truly, it’s a wonderful week for progress with even the smallest effort on your part producing great results. You’re at your financial, creative and sexual best.

If you’ve been tiptoeing around any kind of resolution or dodging an important conversation, this could all come to a head this week. Hidden tensions may surface, especially if you’ve been making too many sacrifices for someone. You’re nobody’s doormat Gemini – a fact that will soon become crystal clear.

Flat batteries, sagging spirit – you’ve very little left to give my exhausted friend. But don’t thrash yourself over recent troubles and past mistakes. Instead, book a massage and let someone else pummel away the aches and pains. Once you’ve crawled your way to the sauna, you can reflect on the whys and wherefores of life.

This week could start with surprising changes personally or professionally as hidden forces fling you in directions you probably won’t want to go. Exposed secrets or an intense emotional experience may also leave you reeling but soon you’ll come to realise that these changes will have actually improved your life.

Most of your spending is ruled by practicality. You aim for quality, rather than quantity. Even so, you generally know your financial limits – where diminishing returns no longer justify further outlay. Keep this sensible approach in mind because this week’s feeling financially reckless. Don’t spend what you don’t have.

Mars rattles your already unsettled cage triggering even more impulsive behaviour. Just take care as rebellious acts are more likely to increase tension rather than reduce it. Of course, Librans often find it fun to defy authority but this week at what cost? Instead, try discharging all that nervous tension with full-on physical or creative activity.

People think differently. Allow for it. Stop trying to force people to fit your life or force yourself to fit in theirs – because it won’t work. The more you impose your will on others, the greater the resistance. The weeks ahead call for co-operation. Sure, there’ll be some stress but you need not cope alone. Tactfully.

The trouble with seeing the larger picture is that you often skip the finer details. Thinking big is great but some ideas need blood, sweat and tears to get off the ground. Bear this in mind should one or two recent projects not prove viable. Still, a celebration looks likely. And should romance call, allocate extra time for play.

Don’t let the weight of decisionmaking overwhelm you. It is the very thing that builds your character and allows you to overcome the difficulties in life. Simply consider all the options and then let your intuition dictate the answer. Remember, this is a week to consider all potential choices. By next week, you can act on them.

What you love so much – work, career and family – have all been in a long process of transformation and it’s been a struggle. Cast off these worries Aquarius as all the heaviness starts to lift. The planets offer fresh insights and new solutions to old problems. Your life is still up for restructure but in the best possible way.

Traditional interpretations say that yours is the sign of the mystic. Pisceans absorb energies that less intuitive signs miss, though this can make you vulnerable to stress. Not this week. For now, the cosmos keeps you constantly on the move and trailblazing along that road to success. Even so, you’re also granted a chance to play.

This week keep an ear to the ground and your lips sealed. There’s some gossip happening and it could be about you, so don’t be in a hurry to disclose your thoughts or secrets. Let others reveal their intentions first. Keep yourself at a safe distance from troublemakers and don’t expect others to live up to their promises.

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At last! You’re blessed with achievement and genuine joy. The universe sets its generous heart on rewarding you. You’ve been through some challenging times, for sure, but all that Gemini diligence finally starts to pay off. Take some time to reflect on the past few months and then seize any new opportunity in front of you.

Ambition seems to take priority this week but it needs to correspond with careful planning. When trying to turn opportunities into reality it’s crucial to manage both your time and energy. Perhaps you’re considering a career change or you want to start a business of your own? Whatever the case, it’s time to raise your public profile.

That famed Leo charm will get you everywhere this week. You’re out to inspire and impress. When you present such a positive attitude, people just naturally do more things for you and with you. Sounds so simple really. Strange that more people don’t get it. Those looking for romance have every chance of finding love.

You’ve been patient long enough Virgo. Others have had all the time in the world to resolve their issues. Problem is, they continue to rely on your help whether you like it or not. If possible, break away for a while and get on with your own affairs. At work, your intuition should save you from difficult circumstances.

Librans tend to give most the benefit of the doubt but sometimes that alltoo-forgiving attitude may backfire when you discover that someone isn’t as loyal as you thought. You’ll survive but this is a lesson in setting firm boundaries. The good news: a bit of extra cash comes within reach. If so, spend up while you can.

Some times are better than others and this week brings emotional warfare. You find yourself in conflict with others or, perhaps, just sweating the small stuff. If so, consider whether this situation is worth your energy. Conflicts often result in no winners or losers; only exhausted people and wasted time. Choose to walk away.

A little flirtation is all well and good but only to a point. Someone could take your harmless remarks more seriously, expecting you to follow through. On the flip side, is someone stringing you along? Either way, if you’re not ready to go there simply enjoy the attention and chemical reaction. What’s the rush, anyway?

Your head spins with the number of activities this week, as this is a fast paced time. Team efforts also get a real boost, even if the collective decision-making process can be a tad stressful. Tempers may flare but don’t forget that strident talk can sometimes be productive, so long as everyone gets a chance with the microphone.

If you’ve felt overburdened with responsibilities, delightful Venus lifts your mood. Expect a busy social scene and an equally agile love life. With finances also improving you finally get a chance to spend up. No surprises then if loved ones benefit from your generosity. Travel if you can – perhaps a cosy break-for-two?

Switch off your phone, ignore your emails and power down the laptop. Disregarding this advice could place you smack-dab in the middle of other people’s dramas – those they should resolve themselves. Avoid playing crisis counsellor or lending your precious time to other people’s problems. Save some energy for yourself.

Spurred on by a fiery ambition, your desire for independence and success is even greater than usual. Stop talking about what you would like to do. Instead, get busy and do it. Money and status are easier to achieve if you take the lead rather than follow. Prepare well and be honest in all your dealings.

Taureans focus on finances this week, giving you an opportunity to increase income. Start saving now and you’ll soon have plenty to spare for that proverbial rainy day. Jobs connected with finances or the media do particularly well. Ditto for those linked with health care. Romantically, many discover a hot new stamping ground.

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