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Hinterland local in race for mayor ‘I’m ready to deliver for all’

By Sonia Isaacs

HINTERLAND resident, Wayne Parcell has declared his intention to run as an independent mayoral candidate in the 2024 Sunshine Coast Regional Council elections.

Wayne said he believed he could be the leader the region needed. A lawyer with 40+ years of experience across government and small and

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Wayne says it was time for the voices of the whole region to be heard loudly and clearly in council and each community needed to be seen and heard for council to be effective in its decision-making.

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Highway is low blow RESIDENTS in Elimbah and surrounding towns are ‘devastated’ and ‘sickened’ by a state government proposal for a duplicate Bruce Highway that will result in resumptions if it goes ahead.

Dozens of homeowners attended a Q&A session on Saturday at the Wamuran

Sports Complex where Transport and Main Roads representatives answered questions in group sessions.

Emotions ran high during the day.

“We need to do everything to try to stop this,” Markwell Rd resident, Kirsty, said.

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THE Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay region suffered a detrimental power outage on December 1, leaving some Beerwah and Glasshouse residents without power for up to 48 hours.

Electricity in residential areas was affected, as well as traffic lights and services forcing the closure of businesses such as Beerwah Hotel and Club Glasshouse.

The outage was caused by a super cell storm, which hit towns from Caboolture to Nambour.

The storm cell hit the region with heavy rain, large hail and strong winds.

Several residents also reported losing a substantial amount of food from their fridge due to the extended outage.

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Cost of living community crisis Neighbourhood Centres report ER increase

By Sonia Isaacs A NEW community survey commissioned by Beyond Blue has found financial pressures are the number one stressor for people as we head towards the end of the year.

This pressure is definitely being felt in our communities with local neighbourhood centres indicating more and more people are finding it hard to make ends meet as the cost of living and affordable housing crisis intensifies here on the Sunshine Coast.

Madonna Hampson from the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, said people were feeling the impact more than ever. She said speaking with team members at the centre, volunteers had noticed that community needs have continued to increase. She said, for example more people had been accessing the free pantry and freezer food service at night time. Madonna said she was also seeing an increasing number of people now who hadn’t previously used the pantry before as a necessary way to tide

them over until payday.

“Our Emergency Relief (ER) statistics show a shortage of affordable housing; with many people couch surfing, living in their cars, staying with friends or staying in tents/swags at the local showgrounds and parks. Rentals are in demand and the asking price for a modest dwelling is expensive and out of reach for many people in our area,” she said.

Shirley King, who runs the free Landsborough neighbourhood pantry, said the cost of living crisis was affecting everyone.

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“So many people are now in such precarious financial positions and no longer have anything left - they are really finding it hard to make ends meet. We are seeing a lot

more homeless, sleeping in cars and caravans because they just could no longer afford rent and price rises,” Ann said.

Julie Clark from Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre said for a relatively small centre, volunteers had also noticed an increase of people accessing food and personal items. “Generally people are saying they are finding it very tough right now. The cost of living and particularly the cost of rentals. To hear that people have to choose between paying their rent or putting food on the table - you just can’t quite believe what people are having to go through,” Julie said.

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FROM THE EDITOR Mitch Gaynor THE decision of the Sunshine Coast Council to unilaterally scrap the traditional Australia Day Awards and replace them with the UNESCO Biosphere Community Awards was met with just a little scepticism by readers.

One reader got to the nub of the issue: “Please go ahead and celebrate the success of the UNESCO Biosphere recognition but not at the expense of Australia Day.” (p14-15) Another stated: “Why could our local councillors not get off their bums and explain the ideas before simply taking the Machiavellian step of deciding to dump a muchloved and valued Australian tradition in a closed meeting?”

Another reader sought clarification of the “greenwashing gibberish”: “So any area that is not recognised as a centre of excellence by UNESCO as being naturally beautiful, is not a biosphere, even though life exists

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Is that representative?

A second Biosphere body is the “Advisory Group”.

This group of volunteers explicitly consists of people representing the broad range of interests and across our community.

We asked who was in this group but the council didn’t answer.

Apparently some of those in the group aren’t able to be publicly identified anyway. Seriously.

How are we meant to understand how our community is being represented in this group?

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It is about the way the decision was arrived at.

What we know is that ‘internal’ and ‘external’ stakeholders were consulted and then in October six councillors voted to scrap the awards (the mayor was not present) at a council workshop.

This avoided the pesky situation of having to take the issue public and via a vote in the monthly Ordinary Meeting.

So who are all these stakeholders that might have been consulted.

The Sunshine Coast Biosphere governance includes a committee that aims to reflect the community.

Well with seven of the 11 members either councillors or council staff, it certainly reflects the council.

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Glasshouse police blitz nabs 27 SUNSHINE Coast District Tactical Crime Squad has charged 27 people with 35 offences following a road safety blitz on the Bruce Highway through the Glass House Mountains on Wednesday, December 6.

Officers conducted 794 roadside breath tests, 45 roadside drug tests and issued 25 traffic in-fringement notices (TINs) as part of Operation Lasso.

Of this, five drivers were drink drivers and 11 drivers were driving under the influence of drugs.

A 47-year-old Caloundra West woman was charged with two counts of possess dangerous drugs and one count each of possess utensils, relevant substances and anything used in the commission of crime.

Sunshine Coast Superintendent Craig Hawkins said motorists could expect “a heavy police presence on highways and roads, maintaining a highly visible presence for motorists”.

“Officers will be targeting drivers that engage in risk-taking behaviours such as drink and drug driving, speeding, mobile phone usage (and) failure to wear a seatbelt.”

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Independant Mayoral candidate joins race

Hinterland resident brings leadership, clarity and vision to the table

2024 Mayoral candidate Wayne Parcell

By Sonia Isaacs LONG term Hinterland resident, Wayne Parcell has declared his intention to run as an independent mayoral candidate in the 2024 Sunshine Coast Regional Council elections. Wayne said he believed he could be the leader the region needed, and had the skills, insight and capacity to offer and deliver the change that mattered to the people and communities of the region.

“I know what I can deliver and I’ve delivered a lot of complex outcomes working across a diversity of business, government, charities and not for profit organisational management sectors. There’s no denying that being the mayor of the Sunshine Coast Council is not a small enterprise, however, it is about skills, experience and focus, and bringing the right lens to the job. I’ve got the passion and purpose and the skills and experience that can bring that to light,” he said.

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well known across the Hinterland for his role as volunteer director of the Rangebow Festival, said it was very important to have a clear and defined purpose.

He said he believed strongly in values of diversity, inclusion, sustainability and reconciliation, and said these themes were intrinsic to sound decision-making and equitable outcomes for everyone.

“It’s about bringing to people genuine engagement on issues, it’s about valuing everybody and the contribution everyone makes both individually and in the context of each community,” he said.

Wayne said it was time for the voices of the whole region to be heard loudly and clearly in council and each community needed to be seen and heard for council to be effective in its decision-making.

“All the region has something unique to offer, and each community brings something unique and

valuable. What disappoints people is that the recognition is not universal across the region. Someone needs to call that out and recognise the value and contribution of the different parts of the region. We are made up of a diverse range of communities but we can be united in what brings us together,” he said.

He said Council needed to be a better listener about what people consider important, however, he said it was much more than just listening to and fighting for people, it was an inherently active role that required visibility, consistent engagement and delivery of balanced outcomes.

Wayne said he described himself as an economically conservative social progressive. He said being financially responsible and passionate about social justice and the environment were not mutually exclusive.

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Duel track on the cards

Planning progresses for new rail line

By Sonia Isaacs WHILE state funding for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line rests on the outcomes of a $14 million business case due for delivery in 2024, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) continues to progress with planning. This includes updates to track alignment and operational efficiencies for the proposed integrated transport project.

The proposed 37km passenger rail line will connect the Sunshine Coast between Beerwah, Caloundra and Maroochydore to Moreton Bay and Brisbane, with the new rail line proposed to tie into the existing

North Coast Line, north of Beerwah Station. Trains operating on the proposed Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line (DSCRL) would continue to the Brisbane CBD and beyond, without passengers needing to transfer at Beerwah. The rail line is being designed as a dual track for speeds up to 160 km/h, where the rail geometry and stations allow.

As part of the CAMCOS study, a route was determined and land preserved. The current business case includes a review of this preserved corridor to refine the alignment and station locations. The original CAMCOS corridor included

provision for a single-track rail line, designed to rail standards in 2001, however, this has since been reviewed under the current business case. TMR has confirmed the track alignment has now been updated to protect for two tracks designed to current Queensland Rail standards, and operations and curves have been reduced to enable operational efficiencies, increase rail speeds and decrease travel time.

Updated concept layouts have been released for station designs which will see Beerwah station proposed to be upgraded to an interchange station with an additional third platform To remove any risk of possible collisions and reduce any impacts to the road network, this project will not create any new level crossings, and property impacts are continuing to be investigated as part of the business case. To find out more https://www.yoursayprojects.tmr.qld.gov.au/ direct-sunshine-coast-rail

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Rosetta book appeal ROSETTA Books’ Christmas book appeal has been a smashing success, with the business already receiving nearly double the donations they were expecting.

The Christmas book appeal aims to collect donations of children’s books to gift to children in Salvation Army shelters who have been exposed to domestic and family violence.

Owner Lea Dodd, said the original target was to collect 23 books but have now received 42 books thanks to the overwhelming response from the Maleny community.

“Books are a fantastic way to escape some of the harsh realities of life and enter into exciting adventures and new possibilities,” Lea said.

“I want to thank the generous community for their support.”

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‘Highway to a living hell’ Residents face off with TMR over proposal

By Liam Hauser RESIDENTS in Elimbah and surrounding towns say they are ‘devastated’ and ‘sickened’ by a state government proposal for a duplicate Bruce Highway that will result in resumptions if it goes ahead.

Dozens of homeowners attended a Q&A session on Saturday at the Wamuran Sports Complex where Transport and Main Roads representatives attempted to answer questions in 45-minute small group sessions.

Emotions ran high during the day, with residents facing a Christmas

unsure if the lives they have established will be upended by the proposed highway.

“We need to do everything to try to stop this,” Markwell Rd resident, Kirsty, said.

“The whole situation feels dirty.”

Former Moreton Bay councillor, Adrian Raedel, suggested the state-owned pine forest area should be used, rather than the options which were presented.

Another resident, Kevin, said the situation was “devastating for people” while he also queried why the alternative highway wouldn’t be built further over.

Residents are arguing the highway should be positioned further west, away from residential areas.

Jason Smith, Moodlu resident and coordinator of the campaign against the TMR options

This is devasting for people. Why don’t they build it further over?

Kevin - lives off Markwell Rd

This feels dirty and there is lack of transparency here.

We need to do everything to try to stop this.

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Use the State owned pine forest, rather than these options.

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Organiser of the ‘Objection to current Bruce Highway alternative - Stage 4 route option’, Jason Smith, asked why it wasn’t feasible to go further west.

While expressing support for an alternate highway, which he coined ‘Go West – follow the urban footprint’, Jason said it needed to be done in a realistic way.

Using a map, Jason indicated a route that would take in predominantly stateowned land.

Jason expressed concern that constructing a second highway so close to the existing Bruce Highway would duplicate the current problems. Another person commented that this would be disastrous in the event of a bushfire; being so close together.

Jason also raised the issue of Stage 4 ending at Steve Irwin Way, which has

been inundated with traffic.

TMR claimed to be there to listen to people’s views and concerns, as well as collate and present to the planners involved.

There was a feeling of devastation among the attendees that the highway proposal was happening in the Elimbah and Moodlu area, particularly with residents in the direct path of construction being at risk of losing their homes.

Other major issues which people voiced were the disruption to the idyllic lifestyle in the area, as well as the risk of housing prices going down. TMR said the housing prices would be set at the time of gazetting the land that would be resumed, and also said that nothing would happen for five years.

The question was raised that ‘if the prices were set at that stage, would that be what

the landholders would get?’

The answer given was “yes”.

Another point raised was that housing prices fell last Friday when letters were delivered to potential houses that could be resumed for the project.

With the second option revealing considerable agricultural land would be utilised, TMR claimed that the two options were chosen to have a lesser impact on agricultural land.

A community meeting to form an action group will be held at the Elimbah Soldiers Hall on Wednesday December 13 at 5.30pm.

Further TMR sessions will be on January 16 at Wamuran Sports Complex, deadline for feedback to the proposal ends on January 22.

TMR told GC&M News that it could not say how many properties would be resumed at this stage.

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Dead set little champ National powerlifting records are no sweat for Mooloolah kid

By William Robertson 10-YEAR-OLD Theon Koch from Mooloolah recently set three new Australian powerlifting records for his age and weight group at a powerlifting event on the Sunshine Coast.

The event was run by CAPO Powerlifting, a nationwide powerlifting federation, and was held on November 18 at the Muscle Hut in Warana.

At this event, Theon was able to complete an impressive 100-kilogram deadlift, a 60kg squat and a 45kg bench press, breaking the current national records for his age and weight class.

For comparison, a standard concrete or Besser block weighs 13 kilograms.

In an interview with

GC&M News, mum, Alana - also an accomplished competitive lifter, talked about how her son has been in and around gyms his whole life. She explained how sport and exercise was something Theon has grown up with and ultimately wanted to become a part of.

Theon said he was an avid rugby league player, and his goal was to one day play for the Brisbane Broncos and ultimately go on to represent Queensland in the State of Origin.

Speaking with GC&M News, his mum, Alana explained how Theon had initially picked up powerlifting as a way to get stronger and as something to do in the off-season.

During the interview, she

Theon Koch in action. Inset Theon with mum Alana Campbell stressed how driven and self-motivated Theon was when it came to his training, describing how he trained three to four times a week in the gym and once a week at The Red Zone, a rugby league training facility in Kawana.

While both powerlifting and weightlifting are strength sports with similar end objectives, powerlifting differs from weightlifting which is commonly seen at the Olympics.

Powerlifting focuses more on raw strength rather than explosive power.

Powerlifting is composed of three different lifts:

deadlifting, squatting, and bench pressing.

In a powerlifting competition, athletes attempt to complete a single maximum weight repetition of each of these three lifts. In spite of his recent achievements, Theon’s deadlift record may not last long as he will be competing at a deadlifting competition in Brisbane, where he hopes to surpass his current record.

He also plans to compete at a national championship in August next year.

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QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has resigned after nine years in the top job.

Ms Palaszczuk made the surprise announcement on Sunday (Dec 10), saying she felt as though she had “run a marathon” and it was the right time to step away from politics.

Ms Palaszczuk, labelled the ‘accidental premier’ after taking power from Campbell Newman in 2015, then became the first woman to be re-elected as premier in 2017. She took Labor to a third victory in 2020.

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Natoli going for mayor at elections WELL-known Sunshine Coast television presenter and University lecturer Rosanna Natoli has announced she will run for Mayor at the 2024 local government elections.

A long-time local, Natoli said she could “no longer stand by and watch the community’s needs being ignored”.

“Protecting our lifestyle is incredibly important to locals, and decisions by council impact on us all.

I can’t sit on the sidelines any longer … I want to take the Sunshine Coast forward and fight for what matters to us all.”

This is a beautiful place to live and I recognise the intrinsic values the urban and rural communities contribute to the vibrancy of the Sunshine Coast, she said. Natoli cited rail to Brisbane, protecting lifestyle, infrastructure, planning for growth and cost of living as major issues. Maintaining economic strength through local businesses and supporting the huge potential of the tourism industry were also priorities.

Ain’t no mountain high enough

Unique way to welcome 2024

By Sonia Isaacs RUN Queensland will be launching Sunshine Coast’s very first Backyard Ultra event this New Years Eve with all proceeds donated to a local community activism cause. The Glasshouse Standing has been created to support the ‘Save our Glass House Mountains’ (SOGHM) campaign, and organisers say interest has been strong in this unique fundraising event with over half of the allocated tickets already sold. Run Queensland organiser, Brett Standring, said the event would essentially challenge people to ‘run for two years’ as they race over New Years Eve and into 2024 in a battle against time (and tiredness) to conquer the 6.7km loop within the hour – every hour until ultimately only one runner will remain as ‘the last one standing’.

Brett said participants may decide to challenge the world record and run

for four days but he said realistically he expected the event to run for at least 24-48 hours. Kicking off at 5pm on December 31 from the base of Wild Horse Mountain, the event will offer participants a unique but no doubt exhilarating way to welcome in 2024.

“This is an incredible way to welcome in the New Year while also supporting an important local cause. This is the first event of this kind on the Sunshine Coast and it will certainly challenge mental and physical fortitude as participants battle fatigue and sleep deprivation, however many of our entrants are pretty tough so I expect it’ll take a few days before a winner is declared,” Brett said.

Brett said profits from the race will be donated to the SOGHM campaign which seeks to halt the proposed Hanson Glasshouse quarry expansion. He said as well as raising funds, he hoped the event would also raise

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“We want to raise awareness and safeguard the Glass House Mountains

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Not a silent night Beerwah Christmas Carols a fun filled affair

THIS year the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre invited the students from the Maleny Primary School (Yr 5) Maleny River school (Yr 4 ) and the River School Early Childhood Centre to participate in the decoration of the Centre’s new Christmas tree.

Students were supplied with Christmas timber cut outs and pine cones to paint and decorate.

Beautiful decorations have now emerged in the most wonderful and bright colours. The new Christmas Tree was built by Centre volunteer Michael Robinson.

His craftsmanship and design will light up the lawn at the front of the Centre.

Materials used for the tree were recycled wooden pallets. Special thanks to Poppy in Year 1 at the Maleny River School for her enthusiasm and artistic ideas. They included making the ornaments for the tree to make it a brighter place this Christmas.

THE Beerwah Christmas Carols and Family Picnic was held on December 10 at the Glasshouse Christian College Oval, filled with jolly entertainment.

Families enjoyed the Christmas festivities, and joined in on a community picnic, with the audience encouraged to buy local takeout to support Beerwah businesses.

The night started out with performances from Masterpiece Dance, followed by sing-a-long Christmas carols brought to the Hinterland by Spilt Milk and the Glasshouse Country Baptist Church Band.

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 16

Beerwah Hotel Kid’s Christmas Party

Where: Beerwah Hotel, 11:30am Info: Face painting, Christmas arts and crafts, appearance from Santa, Christmas themed photo area, prizes for best dressed/ most Christmas spirit. Call 5494 0555 or book via the website and leave a note of how many kids participating.

Glass House Mountains Community Christmas Party Where: Glasshouse Community Hall, 8 Coonowrin Road, 4pm-8pm Info: Christmas Carols, entertainment, food trucks, market stalls, and a special visit from Santa.

Stories of our Saviour

Where: 27 Maleny Street, Landsborough, 11am Info: Landsborough Seventh Day Adventist Church invite you to join them for a special Christmas program.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 17 Peachester Community Christmas Party

Where: Peachester Community Hall, 6pm Info: Entry free, food and drinks to purchase. Bring a neighbour, and meet the community.

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Club Glasshouse Kids’ Christmas Party

Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains, 12pm Info: Visit from Santa, gifts for all children attending, water slide and live music from 12pm. Book your table for the day at www.clubglasshouse.com.au or call 5436 5000.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20

Community Carols by Candlelight

Where: Lutheran Church, 295 Witta Road, Witta 7-8pm Info: Bring a candle or light, chair or rug. Will be cancelled in the event of wet weather.

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RangeCare client Christmas friendship lunch Christmas party Contributed by Jenny Allan CHRISTMAS lunch for Sunshine Coast Friendship Force members was a day for entertainment. Twelve members, the Sunshine Clappers, performed a body percussion routine to the

RECENTLY RangeCare celebrated the holiday season in spectacular fashion by hosting their annual Client Christmas Party at The Shed at Aussie World.

This year’s celebration

started with a Welcome to Country by, Nick Davis, son of Lyndon Davis, from the Gubbi Gubbi people.

After a delicious morning tea, the RangeCare clients and staff were treated to an

entertaining performance

by The Swinging Martini’s.

Many members of our community can be isolated over the holiday season, so RangeCare provides this event each year to ensure all their clients have the opportunity to celebrate the festive season together.

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Pizzicato Polka using heads, hands and feet in time with the rhythm. The routine was copied from a group of French students who had taken six months to learn. Our talented seniors, believed that “seniors can do anything”, captured the movements in four lessons with a lot of laughs and memory challenges.

The lunch at the Powerboat club was attended by 48 past and present members and included a trivia quiz, multiple prizes and a poetry recitation by our oldest member who, at 92 years old, never missed a line. For further information about the club, contact Jenny on 0448 866 141.

David and Jenny Allan and the Sunshine Clappers ready to perform

Christmas with a view Contributed by Janet Kitchin meet at The Lookout Cafe GLASSHOUSE Country in Beerburrum at 10am for View Club had their morning tea.

Christmas party last week.

Our club raises funds for It was a lovely day with fun, the Smith Family and the games, amazing raffles and Learning for Life Program a lovely Christmas lunch. in all their activities. Our Our next get together will be club currently supports 4 on January 3, when we will Learning for Life students.

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Elected REPS with Winston Johnston Division 5 - Sunshine Coast Council

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House Updates on MalenyKenilworth Road

MALENY-Kenilworth Road has seen a whole host of upgrades recently, and they’re almost all complete!

The Booloumba Creek section now has a brand new road. North of Lees Road, construction is well and truly underway and on-track for completion in early 2024. At Bakers Gully, the slope stabilisation works are finally finished, which means resurfacing should occur in the coming weeks. And to everyone in Witta and Curramore, I haven’t forgotten you! I know we still need to get the stretch of road out of Maleny sorted.

Youth Crime Crisis – Share Your Story

In 2015 the Palaszczuk Labor Government watered down the Youth Justice Act. Since then, crime has escalated impacting Queenslanders every day and created a generation of hardcore repeat youth offenders who know they are untouchable.

Now the Government has convened a committee to discuss the problem it created. If you have experienced the impacts

of the Queensland Youth Crime Crisis and would like to make a submission to the Inquiry into Youth Justice Reform in Queensland, please google ‘QLD Youth Justice Reform Select Committee’ and click on the link at the bottom of the page to make a submission.

Local Bus Service Improvements

To continue improving connections between stations, key destinations and areas across the Sunshine Coast, the Department of Transport and Main Roads are looking to introduce new bus routes, additional trips and longer operating hours. It would be helpful if locals could share their thoughts on what improvements you would like to see. To add a suggestion, visit https:// www.yoursay-projects. tmr.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast-public-transport/ sc-eastwest-bus-services before December 10.

Flexilink

THANKS to the feedback provided by residents of Conondale, Maleny and Witta, Council is introducing a new timetable for the Flexilink service on 1 December 2023, which includes one additional return Monday-Friday trip.

Pick up a copy at the Maleny Library or download a copy at www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ flexilink

Greater accessibility

New locally made buggies have joined the fleet at Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World, meaning visitors in a wheelchair can now explore all 23 acres of gardens, lakes, waterfalls and bird life at the scenic attraction.

With $25,000 funding from the Queensland Government’s Accessible Tourism Infrastructure Grants, the two customdesigned wheelchair accessible buggies have been added to the existing fleet and will now ensure the unique gardens can be experienced by everyone.

Improving shade

We are committed to providing safe environments within our parks and

playgrounds across our region, especially within Division 5.

This includes providing shade over our play areas to improve sun safe play for children, increase the times available to play in the summer months and provide infrastructure longevity.

Council is planning to install a shade structure over the play equipment at Mooloolah Recreation Reserve located along Way Street, Mooloolah.

Thank you to the Council team for designing a muchneeded shade sail for this well used park. We hope that the shade sail will encourage even greater usage.

Works are expected to start in February next year, and should be completed within two weeks, weather and site conditions permitting.

Please understand that the park playground will need to be closed during this time to complete the installation.

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Changing of the guard as the drums beat louder IS IT too little, too late for Labor now that Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has stepped aside?

The pre-Christmas power shift at least gives a bit of breathing room ahead of the next election for whoever steps in, but whether the electorate

will be listening is another matter. Regular change in power is not a bad thing.

Incumbency, as Queensland shows, and Victoria for that matter, leads to laziness and poor management decisions and once those leaders go the taxpayers are still stuck footing the bill.

A BIT OF RIZZ There’s many pressing issues in the world but as the year draws to a close, it’s good to see there’s still time to talk about nonsense such as the Oxford Word of the Year. This year’s word is ‘rizz’, which is essentially an abbreviation of charisma.

Kids abbreviate everything, so it’s hardly innovative.

To use in a sentence: ‘What do I have a lot of and you have very little? That’s right, it’s rizz.”

So that’s Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year. Can’t wait for 2024.

Another annual trophy is the Time Person of the Year, which goes to the indomitable Tay Tay. She joins Hitler and some others considered the most influential of influencers on the global stage.

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Exit, stage left

I FINALLY sat to read the paper (GC&M News Dec 4, Oz Day Awards Cancelled) only to find that the long march of the left has arrived at my door.

I thought the Sunshine Council was a long way off this woke nonsense.

I guess I was wrong.

I thought we elect these people to represent us, not govern. I would like to know as a rate payer: Which councillors voted for this injustice?

What council employees where asked and why should they be involved beyond a rate payer?

Who are the stake holders who were consulted and what is their underlying interest?

Why could our local councillors not get off their bums and explain the ideas before simply taking the Machiavellian step of deciding to dump a muchloved and valued Australian tradition in a closed meeting?

Why could they not simply and just as easily hold their UNESCO award on one of the many environmental days, or was the exercise to take the Australia Day awards away, to further devalue what it means to live in this great country?

Why was this not discussed at a general meeting of the council?

What are they coming for next?

One thing is for sure, Andrew Wallace is right.

This won’t be forgotten at the next election and stands as a warning to us all to be more involved in how we select our next candidate.

Can’t wait!

Bryan Fraser Glass House Mountains

Greenwashing

I was amused by your editorial on biosphere(s) and what they are. More than 50 years ago, when I was at high school, I learnt that most definitions boil down to the idea that it is the regions on and around earth where there

is life. This includes the atmosphere, the oceans and land. Naturally the council dishes out weasel words, value judgments and spouts managerialese.

A biosphere, apparently, is an international site of excellence recognised

by UNESCO as an area of natural beauty where people live and work.

So any area that is not recognised as a centre of excellence by UNESCO as being naturally beautiful, is not a biosphere, even though life exists in the site.

Beauty is in the eye of the UNESCO beholder.

I noticed that there was also mention of sustainability in your editorial, which I think cannot be defined.

I’ve seen council adverts on Facebook where they talk about developing sites next to creeks, in forested areas and so on, which they seem to think is improving the biosphere.

Surely, it might be better to leave the sites alone?

So, the Australia Day Community Awards are to be sacrificed in the name of greenwashing and gibberish.

It’s probable that there may be three types of people in the council; those who believe this stuff, those who don’t, but see it as a way to further their lot in life, and those who don’t care.

Peter Slade Beerwah

Stick to knitting

Letters and Opinions obviously finite wisdom have gone down the cancel culture path. Happy to accept monies from State and Federal governments for Australia Day awards program, but not happy to acknowledge the history of our great country - or at the very least one view of our history. Please go ahead and celebrate the success of the UNESCO Biosphere recognition but not at the expense of Australia Day. Then to add insult to injury, pretend that consultation with ‘internal and external stakeholders’ with obviously vested interests speak for the nearly half million residents. Stick to your knitting Council!

I will certainly be voting in the upcoming elections based solely on the individual Councillor’s voting on this issue.

Peter Richards Beerwah

Thankyou everyone

The generosity and support shown by our community to the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub-branch during 2023 has been amazing.

To everyone who has bought raffle tickets outside of IGA, at the RSL Wednesday nights enjoying drinks & nibbles or Friday nights with fantastic meals. On Anzac Day, Vietnam Veterans Day, Remembrance Day & the serviceman’s BBQ’s, without you, our raffles would not succeed – Thank you, Thank

you, Thank you.

To all those that have donated items for our raffles during the year, THANK YOU. Special mention to our talented ladies and gents who donate their art works.

KLM Gas for our weekly Lucky Meal Voucher.

Terry White Chemists Glasshouse Mts, Matilda’s Fruit Barn, Vida Candles & IGA who donate on a regular basis.

Glasshouse Country Meats who always looks after us. Not to mention our anonymous donator.

Andrew Powell, Andrew Wallace & Rick Baberowski for their support & IGA for providing us with a location to sell our tickets.

A huge thank you to all our ticket sellers and businesses who sell on our behalf.

To each & every one of our volunteers thank you, you are the life blood of our RSL. Linda Fraser Raffle Co-ordinator Glasshouse Country RSL Sub-branch

COP28 a joke

Over 80,000 politicians, bureaucrats and the rich and famous have flown to Dubai for the COP28 climate conference from 30 November to 12 December, with Chris Bowen representing Australia. As usual many delegates are using extreme CO₂ belching private jets to fly there and back, including King Charles.

The hypocrisy of holding

I was appalled to find out that the Sunshine Coast Council is replacing the Australia Day award for the ‘Sunshine Coast Biosphere - Community Awards’. On reading the nomination information on the SCC website, I note it is essentially the same as the Australia Day Awards from prior years. Yet in total disregard of Australia Day and what it means to many of us, the Council in their

this talkfest in Dubai seems to have escaped these people when 80% of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) revenue comes from oil and gas wells with an intention to increase production, yet supposedly they are trying to lower CO₂ levels. Maybe fossil fuels emit less CO₂ over there in the UAE. So far 22 countries have signed up at COP28 to triple their nuclear electricity generation by 2050 now that nuclear power has suddenly been declared a safe, CO₂ free energy source. Possibly they have found that solar and wind generated electricity is intermittent and their energy storage systems and transmission lines make them more expensive than nuclear.

Canada is a world leader in nuclear energy because they had little good coal in Ontario and began designing and building nuclear power stations there for their industry back in 1964 when the earth was cooling, scientists were predicting a new ice age and more CO₂ grew better crops. They now export their Candu nuclear power technology world-wide.

Our CSIRO has said it takes 15 years to build a nuclear power plant. In Busan, South Korea, 2 ShinKori 5 & 6 APR-1400 power plants are nearing operation after 6½ years construction and Google Earth imagery in July 2023 shows building well advanced. We could do with some of their reliable electricity for our Olympics in 2032.

Sel Hopley Maleny

Stadium dilemma I know that it’s all happening in Brisbane, but surely we residents of the Sunshine Coast get to have some input into the outrageous spending of the Palaszczuk labor government, they are spending (our money), taxpayers money after all. Palaszczuk has decided we will demolish the perfectly

good Gabba Stadium, and rebuild it for the 2032 Olympics at a projected cost of $2.7 billion, yes “billion” dollars, and we all know too well that by the time it happens, that cost will blow out to over $3bn, and then some, and now I hear on the news this morning, she has decided that the Lions Football, and the Cricket events that happen at the Gabba, will be temporarily rehomed to the RNA showgrounds, while the Gabba Stadium is rebuilt, but it is also revealed that the RNA showgrounds needs to be upgraded to a capacity of 20,000, before it meets the projected spectator requirements at a projected cost of $150m, which once again, will blow out to over $200m. We already have a perfectly good sports stadium in the QE2 at Nathan, only 10km south of the CBD, which has a seating capacity of 48,500. I concede that it will need some upgrading, but surely it would be far more economical to redevelop and improve an existing sports stadium that already has a track and field capability, than to totally demolish and rebuild the Gabba, and yes, I also concede that the Gabba, and the RNA for that matter, are long overdue for an upgrade. One doesn’t need to be Einstein, to realise an upgrade is more economical than a demolition and rebuild.

All this comes when we are told there is no money to improve our failing health system, or to fix the ever increasing ambulance ramping problem, or to build more public housing so we can put a roof over the heads of the ever increasing homeless.

Labor has no idea how to handle youth crime, but we don’t need to worry, because they are going to save us by tearing down a perfectly good sports stadium, and rebuilding a new one. Hallelujah.

Peter Bowles Glasshouse Mountains

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Health & WELLBEING The Bleeding Obvious™ Vol 12

Unveiling the Smile Revolution: The Benefits and History of Dental Implants

By Dr Richard Johnston

In our latest exploration of “The Bleeding Obvious,” we delve into the world of dental implants, a revolutionary step in dental technology, which has evolved remarkably since its ancient beginnings.

The key turning point in this journey was the discovery of titanium’s bonefusing properties by Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark, which has since transformed dental implants into not just functional replacements for missing teeth, but also aesthetically pleasing ones.

The journey from the early use of titanium to today’s state-of-the-art implants reflects a relentless pursuit of perfection. With each advancement, dental implants have become more efficient, reliable, and lifelike.

Today, they not only mimic the appearance of natural teeth but also offer unparalleled durability and compatibility with the human body. This evolution is a testament to the ingenuity and continuous innovation in the field of dental science.

Dental implants have revolutionised oral health care, providing solutions that go far beyond aesthetic improvements. They are crucial for maintaining jawbone density, and preventing the bone loss that often accompanies tooth loss. Additionally, implants improve speech and eating functionality, restoring the mouth’s natural mechanics. They represent a confluence of health, functionality, and aesthetics, significantly enhancing a person’s quality of life and oral health.

The influence of dental implants on self-esteem and confidence is profound.

Restoring a person’s smile often leads to a resurgence in self-assurance and a positive self-image. This psychological uplift can have sweeping effects on personal and social life, empowering individuals to engage more confidently in their day-to-day interactions. The transformative power of a healthy, vibrant smile extends well beyond the dental chair, impacting every facet of personal well-being.

As we venture further into the future, the potential for innovation in dental implant technology holds boundless possibilities.

This ongoing evolution will likely usher in even more sophisticated and patientfriendly solutions, reflecting our enduring commitment to advancing oral healthcare.

Dental implants stand not just as a symbol of where we are today, but as a beacon for where we are headed – towards a future where everyone has access to the best that dental medicine can offer.

To book an appointment with Dr Johnston simply call Beerwah Dental 07 5494 0766 or visit www.beerwahdental.com.au to book online

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She has a space, where she doesn’t only just cut hair, she is transforming a person.

Natalie has completed the Teacher training, matrix color Master and is booked in for January to do the master class in weave hair extensions at the Gold Coast.

Her passion and knowledge are second to none. She loves a challenge and specializes in corrections, big transformations and changes.

Natalie was a finalist in the Glassies Business Achiever Awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

She is a proud member of Hair Aid, Hairdressers with Hearts, and nominated for the Glasshouse

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Her salon is conveniently located on her property in Landsborough. She provides a one on one service in a beautiful location with a fully equipped hairdressing salon.

Natalie is also offering silent appointments because she understands that not everyone wants to socialize while getting their hair done. Regardless of their reasons, there is no need to explain or feel apologetic.

Natalie said “your comfort is my utmost priority”. After the thorough consultation and settling yourself in, I will kindly start the silent appointment, after ensuring you are comfortable. Please know I recognise the need for this peaceful time and I want you to know that this option is always here, should you prefer it.

For simply gorgeous hair and peaceful down time, call Natalie to book your appointment.

ON Friday morning, December 8, Terry White Chemmart in Glasshouse Mountains celebrated the official opening of their newly renovated shop.

Surrounded by staff and

members of the community, along with Andrew Powell MP, owner Matt McLoughlin, Pharmacy Manager, Luke Carroll, and Retail Manager, Kelly Yeo, cut the ribbon and

Fresh new look for Terry White Glasshouse

The Terry White Chemmart team with Andrew Powell MP

cake to mark the special occasion.

The event coincided with the three year anniversary of when Matt purchased the store, previously known as Ozcare, and rebranded it to Terry White.

Luke thanked everyone for coming and said it’s very exciting to be part of the Terry White company.

The shop has been going through a major renovation for the last six months to modernise the store and create more retail and storage space.

Matt said the staff and community have been fantastic and very patient throughout the refurbishments.

He explained they have invested into this shop to keep

Cake cutting by Kelly and Matt servicing the community and thanked everyone for their support.

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Sunnycoast showdown is back

By Sonia Isaacs ARE you a local screenwriter, producer or creative dreaming of bringing your short film, documentary or reality TV idea to the big screen?

Check out The Sunny Coast Showdown 2024 for a ground breaking opportunity to launch your career and make award winning film and TV right here on the Sunshine Coast.

Officially launching this week, the event is a not-forprofit talent incubator that accesses funding, support and mentoring to encourage local screen creatives to produce film and TV ideas that can be developed, crewed and filmed here in our region. Open to all greater-Sunshine Coast

residents or crews with at least one local resident, the aim of the initiative is to boost the capacity and capability of our local screen industry and creative talent.

Entries are open from January 15 to February 1, 2024 with the winners announced February 19.

Entries can be submitted in three categories; Scripted (short film), Unscripted (documentary or reality TV show) and First Nations (short film, documentary or reality TV show). People can enter their short film idea, documentary idea, reality TV show idea or First Nations idea through templates on the Showdown website -www.sunnycoastshowdown. com.au.

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Delta in his bones 8 Ball Aitken demonstrates blues alive and well

By Sonia Isaacs GLASS House Mountains musicians 8 Ball Aitken and Jessy Lynch are set to kick start 2024 off with a bang when they launch their first show of the year on Saturday, January 6 at Maleny RSL. The musicians have spent the last year touring Australia with their band and new baby boy ‘Sonny’ in tow. Earlier this year their

album ‘Ice Cream Man 2’ recorded at studios in both Nashville, USA and also at their home studio in Glass House Mountains hit #1 on the Australian Blues & Roots Chart.

Earning a loyal fanbase from his live shows on online and YouTube channels , 8 Ball has toured the world for more than a decade performing his particular brand of ‘swamp rock blues’.

To date, he has toured across twenty countries.

For nine years, 8 Ball lived and worked from Nashville, Tennessee, USA where he worked with many of the best in the blues business today. Before moving back to Australia in late 2020, 8 Ball won second place in the 2021 International New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival, and his first ‘ICE CREAM MAN’ album also hit

WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 12

#1 on the Australian Blues & Roots Charts in 2021.

8 Ball, Jessy and their band of highly accomplished musicians play the Maleny RSL Sub Branch on Saturday January 6 for a night of live blues-rock, soul, groovy original music. Doors open at 6pm, music from 7pm.

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SAGITTARIUS

PISCES

GEMINI

VIRGO

The annual new moon in Sagittarius on 13 December opens a gift box of multicultural mingling and promising possibilities for you birthday enthusiasts. Not so welcome news is an itchy and scratchy Mercury retrograde, so use the current Sun/ Mars energy in your sign to unravel mixed messages and misunderstandings.

The most meaningful presents often don’t cost anything except a generous and caring spirit. With Neptune and Saturn gracing your sign, your Piscean gift to this quite possibly messy, stressy week could be sprinkling everyday conversation with genuine compliments and encouragement.

So go ahead: make someone’s day.

When your mentor planet Mercury backspins this week for the rest of December, rushing or cutting corners could create epic meltdowns, so slow down. Take some deep breaths. Tread carefully. Hard as it might be right now to stop your brain racing and fingers pressing Send, stop, check and consider before you do.

Due to the signal-jamming static of your planet mentor Mercury backing up until New Year’s Day, miscommunications are likely to ripple through the rest of December. Leave nothing up to chance with holiday plans and arrangements: send follow-up texts, don’t assume anything, confirm and double confirm everything.

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN

ARIES

CANCER

LIBRA

What’s good about Mercury retrograde in your sign? Mercury affects your mental processes. Everything in your life passes through Mercury’s filter, and the coming weeks need a calm, creative mindset open, if necessary, to taking plans back to the drawing board when the unexpected makes its entrance.

Arrangements changing like whiplash?

This week, as always, complaining is draining, so address that awesome Aries willpower to not dwell on negatives. While patience may not come automatically to your passionate personality, Mercury retrogrades always benefit from talking less, listening more and staying available to negotiation.

For Cancerians, familiarity breeds contentment, but when the enthusiastic boost of this month’s new moon on 13 December tempts you out of the comfort zone into the frenzied frivolity of parties, presents and new possibilities, why not answer the call? Only caution? Mercury’s retrograde, so check arrangements carefully.

This week’s escalating tensions call for your best Libran mediating skills and peacemaking talents, which continue in demand throughout the season of merry mayhem. If a hotspot of arguments and contention arcs up around fiery midweek new moon, apply soothing Venusian calm and conflict resolution.

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

AQUARIUS

TAURUS

LEO

SCORPIO

This is the kind of week when you say Okay, and they hear No Way, so it’s worth making the extra effort to clarify misunderstandings. Aquarians need space: to think, to operate, to be yourselves, so if this congested week starts closing in, step back for a bigger vista. But be satisfied with small successes...

With the planets of expansion and change, Jupiter and Uranus, lying low in your sign, caution is your smartest path through the irritations of mischievous Mercury’s tricky business, and less is definitely more. Spending less money and more time with loved ones could mean less stress, more pleasure.

As quicksilver planet Mercury backflips for the remainder of 2023, the season of unreason ramps up, with hitches and glitches to festive plans raising frustration levels. For any chance of a cool yule, forget rigid thinking and get flexible: exercise your signature superpowers of being creative and spontaneous.

Mercury’s swerve into reverse unleashes a welter of questionable rumours and confusing data. What to do?

Relax. This isn’t a time to force issues, so go with the flow. Take extra time to keep checking and clarifying arrangements.

Choose your travel companions and fellow partygoers carefully.

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APRIL 21 – MAY 20

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

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The Perfect Place for your Christmas Celebrations AS the holiday season approaches, it’s time to gather with loved ones and celebrate the joyous moments that Christmas brings. Finding the perfect venue to cater to the needs of both family and friends can be a daunting task.

Luckily, Vianta is here to make your Christmas festivities unforgettable.

Located in the heart of the Beerwah, Vianta offers a relaxed atmosphere and delicious coffee, cakes, breakfast and lunch, making it the ideal destination for all your celebratory needs.

Whether you’re planning a family reunion or a

gathering of friends, Café Vianta’s Christmas catering for functions is sure to leave a lasting impression.

One of the standout features of Café Vianta is their attention to detail.

From the moment you step foot into the café, you are greeted with warm and friendly staff who are dedicated to providing exceptional service. The ambiance is adorned with festive decorations, creating a magical setting that instantly puts you in the holiday spirit.

When it comes to catering, Vianta is open from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

and the kitchen from 6:30 to 2:00 p.m. Daily catering for all breakfast and lunch tastes and preferences, whether keto, gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan, Vianta has you covered.

What truly sets Café Vianta apart is their commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. With spacious seating areas and a variety of seating options, the café ensures that everyone feels comfortable and accommodated. This makes it an ideal venue for families with children, as well as groups of friends looking to celebrate together.

So, this holiday season, ditch the stress of hosting at home and let Vianta take care of all your catering needs. With their exceptional service, extensive menu, and inviting ambiance, Café Vianta is the perfect place to create cherished memories with your loved ones. Book your Christmas function at Vianta today and let the festivities begin!

NESTLED in the vibrant community, Burrito Bar Beerwah is not just a restaurant; it’s an abundance of bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and a passion for Mexican-inspired cuisine.

From the moment you step through the door, the vibrant and inviting atmosphere sets the stage.

Whether you’re a spice enthusiast craving the heat of a classic burrito or someone seeking a lighter option with a taco salad bowl, Burrito Bar Beerwah has something for everyone.

No meal is complete without the perfect beverage to complement it. Burrito Bar offers a range of refreshing drinks, from classic cocktails to cold beer. Each sip is crafted to enhance your dining experience and leave you feeling refreshed.

Burrito Bar Beerwah isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a community hub where friends and family gather to savour fantastic food and create lasting memories.

The welcoming staff and lively ambience make it

What truly sets this establishment apart is its commitment to quality.

The chefs at Burrito Bar take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, ensuring that each bite is a burst of authentic Mexican flavours. From succulent proteins to crisp vegetables and zesty salsas, every element is meticulously crafted to perfection.

the perfect spot for casual outings, celebrations, or simply enjoying a delicious meal.

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What’s ON IN THE HINTERLAND DECEMBER 13 Gig for Gaza

When: Wednesday December 13, 6.15pm Where: Maleny RSL Info: Enjoy a night of entertainment filled with some of the Coast’s very best acts, a wide variety of music and yes, even a top shelf circus act. Tickets are $20 at the door. Call Joe Lynch on 0439 477 820 for more details.

Women united by Defence Christmas Lunch

When: Wednesday December 13, from 11.30am Where: The Local Café, Beerwah Info: We welcome all ex-service and service ladies who live in the Glasshouse Country Area or passing through to join us for some Christmas Cheer. Cost is $30 for lunch including a drink on arrival.

Contact Fran on 0416 013 987

Witta Tennis Kid’s Fun Day

When: Wednesday December 13, 8am - 12.30pm Where: 351 Witta Rd, Witta Info: Kids all ages and levels are invited to tennis Fun and Games, Mini Round Robyn Tournament, targets and the Piñata.

Homemade Morning Tea, Fruit and Hot Dogs. Cost: $25.00. To register email: mareehooley@gmail.com or text 0437 295 501

DECEMBER 16 Glass House Mountains Community Christmas Party When: Saturday December 16 4pm-8pm Where: Glasshouse Community

Hall, 8 Coonowrin Road Info: Hosted by community groups of the Glass House Mountains.There will be

Christmas Carols, entertainment, food trucks, market stalls, and a special visit from Santa.

Beerwah Hotel Kid’s Christmas Party

When: Saturday, December 16 11:30am Where: Beerwah Hotel Info: Face painting, Christmas arts and crafts, appearance from Santa, Christmas themed photo area, prizes for best dressed/ most Christmas spirit. Call 5494 0555 or book via the website and leave a note of how many kids participating in the notes section of your booking.

DECEMBER 16

Stories of our Saviour

When: Saturday December 16, 11am Where: 27 Maleny Street, Landsborough Info: Landsborough Seventh Day Adventist Church invite you to join them for a special Christmas program.

DECEMBER 17

Club Glasshouse Kids’ Christmas Party

When: Sunday December 17, 12pm Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Visit from Santa, gifts for all children attending, water slide and live music from 12pm. Bring your family, dancing shoes, swimmers and a towel ready for a great Christmas party!

Book your table for the day at www.clubglasshouse.com.au or call 5436 5000.

Sons of Garcia

When: Sunday December 17, 11am Where: Montville Village Hall Info: New ensemble Anthony Garcia and son Gabriel Garcia will be performing music that is a contemporary homage to their Mexican ancestry.

Peachester Community Christmas Party

When: Sunday December 17, 6pm Where: Peachester Community Hall Info: Entry free, food and drinks to purchase. Bring a neighbour, and meet the community.

Ph 5494 9557 for more info.

DECEMBER 18

Storytelling and puppetry

When: Monday December 18, 10-11am Where: 30 Maple St, Maleny Info: With local author Sarah Pye, author of the Wildlife Wong series. Learn about rainforest animals then embrace your ‘inner animal’ and colour an animal mask to take home. All ages.

Phone Rosetta Books 5435 2134 to book your free place.

DECEMBER 19

Cupcake Decorating

When: Tuesday December 19, 1.30pm Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Looking for something fun for the kids these school holidays?

Take the kids along for cupcake decorating. For more information phone the club on 5436 5000.

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JANUARY 3

Save our Glasshouse Mountains community event

When: Tuesday December 19, 6pm Where: Glasshouse Community Hall, 8 Conoowrin Road.

Info: Mark your calendar for our upcoming community meeting.

Our goal? To win the hearts of our holiday visitors by sharing information about our cause and collecting signatures for our petition. Ready to lend a hand? Drop us an email at: saveourglasshousemountains@ gmail.com with the subject “Volunteer for petitions”.

DECEMBER 21, 23 & 28 Maleny Markets on the Green When: 8am-2pm Where: On the green between Peace of Green and Maleny Realty Info: To book a stall, email malenymog@gmail or text 0498 953 190. Stalls are $25. Hope to see you there to grab a Xmas bargain. Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with our market news.

DECEMBER 31

Celebrate the new year

When: Sunday December 31 Where: Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Coolum Info: This New Year’s Eve, enjoy fireworks displays at Mooloolaba 8.30pm and midnight, Caloundra 9.30pm and Coolum 8.30pm. Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for information on parking and getting to the event.

Mooloolah Valley Country Club New Years Eve Family Fun Day

When: Sunday, December 31 11am Where: Mooloolah Valley Country Club Info: Come have some fun with us!

Kids and adults games, bouncing castle, lolly scramble, raffles and face painting.

Neon 90s New Years Eve Party

When: Sunday, December 31 8pm Where: Glasshouse Tavern Info: Join us as we count down to 2024. Get the 90s gear out because we are having a NEON 90s NYE party!! Specialty cocktails and the hottest 90s hits, free entry | 18+ event.

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JANUARY 15 Write On!

Magic Pete Magic and Balloon Show

When: Wednesday January 3, 11am Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Something for the kiddos during the school holidays, let Magic Pete entertain them. For more information phone the club on 5436 5000.

JANUARY 6 8 Ball Aitken Band

When: Saturday January 6, 6pm Where: Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya St, Maleny Info: Glass House Mountains musicians 8 Ball Aitken and Jessy Lynch are set to perform their first show of the year. Tickets: $30 from https://events.humanitix.com/8ball-aitken-band-play-maleny-rsl

JANUARY 8 Viking kids

When: Monday January 8, 10-11am Where: 30 Maple St, Maleny Info: Join in the creative fun as a Viking kid. Listen to limericks and poems written by local author Marg (MJ) Gibbs, and have a go at writing Runes like the Vikings.

Then create a Viking longboat using collage materials. All ages.

Phone Rosetta Books 5435 2134 to book your free place.

JANUARY 10 Pizza Making

When: Wednesday January 10, 11am Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Club Glasshouse invite you and your little ones for a Pizza making session to cure the boredom. For more information phone the club on 5436 5000.

JANUARY 12 Pottery Platter Workshop

When: Friday January 12, 6-8pm Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra Info: We are turning the Gallery into a ceramic studio for one night only in January and making pottery platters. Guidance and all materials will be provided.

Complimentary drink and nibbles provided. For tickets https://events. humanitix.com/gallery-up-latepottery-platter-workshop/tickets

When: Monday January 15, 10-11am Where: 30 Maple St, Maleny Info: Kids can explore the magical world of storytelling with children’s author and primary school teacher, Adam France, through a range of interactive and hilarious writing activities. This workshop provides the tools and motivation necessary for all kids to be the best storytellers they can be. Phone Rosetta Books 5435 2134 to book your free place.

JANUARY 17 Kids Bingo

When: Wednesday January 17, 10.30-11.30am & 2.30-3.30pm Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Eyes down and two little ducks, bring the kids along for a game of bingo. Ages 7-13. For more information phone the club on 5436 5000.

TO JANUARY 21 Marvellous museums

When: Until Sunday, January 21, 10am – 3pm Wednesday to Sunday Where: Bankfoot House – 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains and Landsborough Museum – 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough Info: At Bankfoot House, enjoy Christmas crafts, peg dolls and paper crafts, butter churning, pioneer play and more.

Make your own Christmas decoration, search for the elf on the shelf or spot the difference in the then and now exhibition.

Entry is free, with bookings required for some activities heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

TO JANUARY 31 Summer Reading Club

When: Now until Wednesday January 31, 10-11am Where: Sunshine Coast Council Libraries Info: Students who want to keep their brains humming over the holidays need to read on. 5435 2134 to book your free place.

Children are invited to participate in our free interactive reading program. It’s super easy to join and there are plenty of great prizes up for grabs. https://library. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/whatson/summer-reading-club

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Church & Communit y NEWS Beacon of Hope

IN December 2020, David Simpson and his dog set off on his 14ft cruiser from North Stradbroke Island to Mooloolaba. But at 4pm a boat was spotted on a sandbar on the northern tip of Bribie Island floundering in heavy surf. The motor was still running and nobody was on board except a dog.

Earlier, Simpson found himself on his boat being battered by large waves.

He put the vessel into autopilot allowing him to secure the equipment on deck. Suddenly a large wave smashed into the boat. It lurched sideways dislodging a dinghy that hit him and flung him into the water below. Simpson wasn’t wearing a life jacket. There was no way that he could get back on board. With the boat on autopilot, all he could do was watch his boat float away.

In the distance, Simpson saw a tall navigation beacon. It was his only hope.

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Swimming against the tide he finally reached it. There was ladder, but he had to wait for a wave to bear him up to reach it. Exhausted, he clung to the beacon. It had saved his life. Darkness set in and the beacon light came on. After three hours a cargo ship spotted him and Simpson was rescued.

The Bible portrays God’s most amazing rescue plan for each of us. You and I are part of the greatest rescue story ever. When God sent his son Jesus Christ into this troubled world to save us from our sins. God’s love couldn’t abandon us. He had a plan to find us and rescue us whatever the cost.

Jesus is our Beacon of Hope. You may feel that you have been knocked overboard, treading water in a world of confusion without a life jacket. Scrambling to find a place of rest for your soul. Your situation may seem hopeless and helpless. If circumstances,

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with Charles Russell poor choices or addictions are holding you down, remember God offers you forgiveness and a way out that will bring you peace, hope and comfort. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus your navigation Beacon.

He knows your location.

He knows where you are.

He knows what you are going through. And as you trust in Him, He will save you and set you high above the commotion and strife around you. Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

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disadvantaged members of the community over the Christmas period.

The church appreciates and acknowledges the important work that the volunteers at Morris House

do in supporting and caring for people doing it tough in the community. Church members look forward to continuing their support of Morris House in the year ahead.

Seventh Day Adventist Church, Landsborough

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY Mary MacKillop Centre, 160 Peachester Rd

LANDSBOROUGH Seventh-day Adventist Church members donated 20 food hampers to Morris House Neighbourhood Centre at Landsborough for distribution to

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY CALVARY CONGREGATION You are most WELCOME to join us 9.00am each Sunday Reed Street, Glasshouse Mtns (next to RSL) Sunday School, Women’s Fellowship, Bible Study

Contact: 5439 9341 or 5496 9671 www.glasshousemountains.lutheran.org.au

Inspiring story of RANK

By Kirra Livingstone

HAVE you ever wondered what it might have been like to be one of the first 300 policewomen in the Queensland Police Force?

Well now you don’t have to, thanks to former policewoman and now author, Tess Merlin, has written and had published an autobiographical novel, ‘RANK’. RANK details her experience in the police

force and is about being stalked as a police officer, in her private life.

RANK reads like a crime fiction, despite the truth behind the story.

The book is currently stocked at Rosetta Books in Maleny and several other indie bookstores in Australia.

On January 6, Merlin will have her book promoted at

Rosetta Books and will be signing copies of RANK. For more, visit www.tessmerlin.au.

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Members Pairs Competition: Jeffrey Hodges, Les Bennett.

Best Players: Jeffrey Hodges and Stuart Craig.

Most Improved Player: Peter Perry.

The Maleny Contract Bridge Club also recently paid a visit to the Mapleton Bridge Club. Winners on the day were Jean Coffey, Alan Robinson and Carol Hoger, Mich Hewitt. Thank you to Mapleton Bridge Club for hosting this and for the sumptuous morning tea.

Maleny Contract Bridge Club always welcomes new members. For further information Please visit our website Malenybridgeclub@gmail.com

Contributed by Ken Barker THE year closes. We seek and celebrate the company of friends, loved ones and family, to reflect and reminisce.

This has been a good year for our club. We have enjoyed good play, good conditions, and a wide range of socially meaningful activities with the community of Maleny and other croquet clubs within the region and Queensland. Members of the club have built diversity of play within the club by branching out into other forms such as ricochet. They have also worked to improve standards of play by playing in outside tournaments, participating in representative squads, and training as coaches and referees.

As a club we have been fortunate to enjoy the support of community and government. A fine example of this support is illustrated in this photo which shows Mayor Mark Jamieson of the Sunshine Coast presenting new “Sunshiney Balls” to Sarah Widin, the president of our club; the balls were purchased for the club by virtue of a very generous grant from the Sunshine Coast Council and are most welcome.

Our last major activity for the year was the Christmas party. This was well attended at Maleny Grove again this year, had too much food and more than enough fun to go around.

Please note that the lawns will be closed after the 14th of December when we will be dethatching and top dressing.

Please enjoy the Christmas period. Return safely for a happy and prosperous new year in 2024.

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Contributed by Jean Coffey THE Maleny Contract Bridge Club Christmas Party was held on Tuesday January 5th. This was a wonderful night with 60 people attending, catered for by members of our Club led by Elizabeth Smith.

Awards presented on the night were: 2022 RSL Teams Event: Angela Williams, Jan Pengilly and Jean Coffey, Mary McIver 2023 RSL Teams Event: Carol Kemp, Peter Perry and Les Bennett, Jeffrey Hodges.

Random Pairs Competition: 1. Paul Kemp, 2. Stuart Craig and 3. Peter Stevens.

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Beerwah Bridge Club Maleny Bowls Club Contributed by Martine Goedhart 5/12 N/S 1. 55.42% Di Viterale - Gordon Thurlow 2. 53.42% Barbara Freeman - Neville Jordan 3. 51.17% Martine Goedhart - David Hine 4. 49.00% Kathy Seib - Jenny Donovan 5. 47.92% Tom Major - Jillian Major 6. 46.75% Nell Howie - Bev Sockhill 7. 46.33% Judith Boyd - Trish Watts E/w 1. 58.50% Kay Smith - Di Hume 2. 57.21% Jackie Collinson - Bill Chessellls 3. 54.93% Faye Rogers - Jennifer Hobson 4. 49.07% Gabi Rosenberger - Jan Humphreys 5. 41.79% Graham Nicholson - Miriam Hargreave 6. 38.50% Marianne Idle - Gwyneth Drane 8/12 N/s 1. 57.50% Judith Boyd - Ann Slade 2. 55.42% Barbara Freeman - David Hine 3. 50.00% Tom Major - Jillian Major 4. 48.33% Di Viterale - Gordon Thurlow 5. 47.50% Marianne Idle - Bill Chessellls 6. 41.25% Neville Jordan - Kerri Sugars E/w 1. 59.58% Faye Rogers - Jennifer Hobson 2. 52.92% Jenny Donovan - Kathy Seib 3. 50.42% Fred Thurlow - Joan Thurlow 4. 48.75% Kay Smith - Di Hume 5. 44.58% Jan Humphreys - Bev Fawcett 6. 43.75% Graham Nicholson - Miriam Hargreave For more information: tom 0438-761-671 martine 0403 220 900

Contributed by Brett Gillis OUR social Barefoot Bowls events are in full swing with Ross Meneely Builder and Maleny Dairies conducting staff Christmas parties at the club. Remember we offer a variety of packages catering for groups of 4 to 80 welcoming guests of all ages.

We encourage you to self cater to ensure dietary needs are met and to keep costs at a minimum. Contact the club for more information or make a booking.

It is time for the renewal of club memberships with social just $10 per year.

Full club subscription is $90 that includes affiliation with Bowls Australia, Bowls Qld and Sunshine Coast District. This also entitles you to play in Club Championships, Pennants Competition, Interclub Fixtures

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Contributed by David Hayes WEDNESDAY 06.12.23 Social Bowls 9.00am. Winners of the day with the highest winning score were Steph Sleeman and Marilyn Podmore def Scott Bedwell and Mick Clark 31-10. (21). R/Up with the lowest winning score 24-21 were Nicki Bedwell and Noelene Annakin def Gwynne O’Sullivan and Sally Squires. (3). Lucky draw went to Jos

and Representative Games. You can also join the club committee and vote at our AGM. This Saturday 16th December is our Club Christmas Party that includes trophy presentations commencing at 4pm.

Visiting clubs attending our monthly pairs competition.

Evans, Kerry Munster and Dick Coppa After 6 weeks our Wednesday night Spring edition of Business Bowls comes to a close for 2023. Winners with 6 wins from 6 were the team from Wild Horse Turf. Dean Smyths, Zach Flood and Jack Chirgwin.

Well done boys. We will be back Wednesday 21.02.24 for the Summer comp.

Places filling up fast. If you are interested please contact the club.

Thursday 07.12.23 12.30pm Social. 36 players took the green with 6 rinks of pairs and 2 rinks of triples. Winners

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of the day with 2 wins and a score of 42 were Mac Townson and Rob Scullion. R/Up with the highest winning score in either game with 26 were Margaret Smith and Steve Phillips. The lucky draw went to Lindsay Henderson and Peter Bousen.

Saturday night the Sunshine Coast Bowls District held their end of year Presentations.

Photo below was our Ladies accepting the Division 4 Pennant Flag for 2023 Sally Squires, Barb Whitfield, Chris Freshwater, Noelene Annakin, Margaret Gibson, Di Hume, Marilyn Podmore and Jill Kirchheiner.

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BOTH the tier 1 women and first grade men Glasshouse Cricket Club teams lost over the weekend, and is the last match of the year for the women.

On December 9, the men played the Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club, and lost by 30 runs.

The opposition won the toss and elected to bat, with captain Michael Eckard racking up a huge 66 runs off 99 balls.

Tewantin Noosa finished with three batters left, and Glasshouse captain Joel Owen got three wickets during the innings.

Once it was Glasshouse’s turn to bat, Ricky Sawyer scored 47 runs, however, the final score was Glasshouse 10/166 and Tewantin Noosa 8/196.

On December 10, the Glasshouse women lost against the Cooroy-Eumundi Cricket Club by 23 runs.

Cooroy-Eumundi won the toss and also elected to bat, with Kaylah Naylor scoring 36 runs, whereas Glasshouse’s captain Melinda Shelley racked up 42 runs.

In the first innings, Glasshouse bowler Sarah Berneville-Claye got four batters out.

However in the end, the final score was CooroyEumundi 9/114 and Glasshouse 10/91.

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Hinterland BMX Club is on track with grant Riders jumping high with track enhancements and new lighting

IN a significant transformation, the Hinterland BMX Club has invested $181,000 over two weeks to revamp its riding track, drawing riders from across the Coast.

President Kurt Natalier highlighted the previous issue of flooding due to poor drainage, prompting the club to secure a $81,000 grant for drainage reconstruction.

Glasshouse MP Andrew Powell further supported the initiative with a $100,000 grant, initially intended for track resurfacing.

However, the club decided to enhance the original track design using the same funds.

With valuable input from international racing riders within the club and committee members, an updated track design emerged, incorporating challenging elements to test the skills of both junior and senior riders.

“It’s the old track but with some changes that make it more demanding and more testing for riders,” Kurt said.

“Some changes which were made include adding an extra jump after the first

hill, and at the end of the track, we changed the triple hump jump to a quad.”

While the track resurfacing and design enhancements cost $77,000, the remaining funds were utilised to address another longstanding need—the replacement of outdated lighting. The club invested $23,000 in new LED lights, a significant improvement from the previous ones that had served the club for two decades.

Kurt said the new lighting was a significant improvement on the old lighting.

“The new lighting is really good, they are LED lights and the old lights would take a while to turn on, whereas these turn on and off in an instant,” he said.

The new track has garnered positive feedback, attracting riders from Caboolture, Pine Rivers, Yandina, and Cooloolah. The changes aimed to challenge riders, both junior and senior, ultimately enhancing their BMX skills.

Although club racing has concluded for the year, the revamped track remains open for training during the holidays.

Eva and Kurt from Hinterland BMX Club with Andrew Powell MP

Maleny bowls club is on line

Lions give tennis courts a welcome blast

A HINTERLAND bowls club both clubs smashed us, “I think everyone was has made an impressive however we had a chance to surprised that we had won reentry into the men’s play all three clubs again, in the flag after our absence Sunshine Coast pennants which we beat them all. from pennants, but we were division 10 competition by “We beat Pelican Waters all pleased to have achieved winning the flag. to get into the semi finals, this in our first year back,” The Maleny Bowls Club and then had to play them he said. hasn’t been in the local again the next day which The community bowls competition for at least 10 we did, and then played club is now considering years, however entered a Mooloolaba to win the flag.” entering a women’s team this year and received Brett said it was very pennant team next year. their flag on December 9. unexpected for Maleny to “After having lawn Maleny Bowls treasurer, win the flag in their first bowlers from team’s across Brett Gillis, said it was a year back, and is pleased the highway, we have great season with tough the club’s men’s team will attracted three or four new opposition, and are pleased be playing in division nine club members who are with their result. next year. keen to play in the men’s “The first game pennants team next of the season we year,” he said. played at home and “After winning the flag we beat Palmwoods, this year, our female which I think lawn bowlers also want surprised everyone,” in and want to submit a he said. team next year, because “We then played they haven’t played Mooloolaba and Basil Kapoulitsa , Ian Porter, Allan Cook, in the competition for Pelican Waters and Brett Gillis, Dave Coultis and Ben Fawns. many moons.”

THE Glasshouse Tennis Social Club has warmly thanked the Beerwah Lions Club for assisting in cleaning the two tennis courts at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club.

Glasshouse Tennis member, Vicki Heading, said the tennis courts were mouldy, making them unsafe and unusable, so they contacted Glasshouse MP Andrew Powell to help, which he then facilitated for the Beerwah Lions to assist.

“The Lions Club did an amazing job ably led by their President Rod “Rocket” Layt,” she said.

“Also, a huge thank you to Andrew Powell MP... Andrew is always willing to help us out wherever possible.”

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“Oh no, I’m feeling great,” the husband replied “But I think we have to call for an ambulance.”

“Our neighbour John is lying out there on the lawn screaming his head off!”.

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Do you have a last wish before you enter paradise?”

“I do,” Elsa replied “I would like to return to Earth for a few minutes and for once in my life witness a birth where the father is the one who has to endure the pain of having a baby.”

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Pre-Christmas surprise I HAVE been looking from my office window for the past two weeks trying to decide what I’d write about for this edition.

Maybe gardening gifts for Christmas … maybe Christmas tree ideas … or maybe gardening jokes to tell at Christmas (The neighbour’s dog poo’ed in our garden, so my wife told me to get a shovel and throw it over the fence. I don’t see what that solved.

We’ve still got dog poo in our garden and the neighbour has my shovel).

But then my attention was caught by a striking red colour popping out from the mulch from under some bushes.

It was the flower of the Blood Lily or Red Ball Lily (Scadoxus multiflorus) and it makes a surprise appearance this time every

year … and every year it’s just as big a surprise as the last.

It’s a surprise because the flower bursts from the ground before the leaves do.

The Blood Lily is a bulb originating from Africa and is one of the best you can grow for our area. Best in that it needs very little care and maintenance, and it doesn’t take up much space.

It’s really one of these’ set and forget’ types of plants.

You just have to remember where it’s planted as for half the year, you’ll see nothing.

Then in early summer, up pops the big red ball of flowers on a stalk, followed by the leaves.

They can be bought as established plants in pots from nurseries, or you can ask someone who has them to dig up a few bulbs from the clump.

Once they flower, they set fleshy berries containing black seeds which are pretty easy to germinate if sown fresh into a seedling tray.

But seedlings grown like this will take a few years to grow a bulb big enough to be able to create a flower.

Grow them in large pots or in a prepared garden bed … but make sure they are protected from the sun. They really do prefer a fairly shaded spot - but not dark shade - under a tree or bush.

If you have children – or pets that like to chew plants – take care as all parts of the plant contain a fairly strong toxin. In their native range they were used to make poison for arrows and spears to hunt animals.

Just for laughs A gardener purchased an old, run-down, abandoned lot with plans to turn it into a thriving show garden.

The beds were grown over with weeds, the greenhouse was falling apart, and the irrigation was broken down.

During his first day of work, the town priest stops by to bless the man’s work, saying, “May you and God work together to make this the garden of your dreams!”

A few months later, the priest stops by again to call on the man. Lo and behold,

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The greenhouse is completely rebuilt and in excellent condition; the lawns are green and lush; the sprinkler system is working a treat; and

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“Amazing!” the priest says. “Look what God and you have accomplished together!” “Yes,” says the

gardener, “but I don’t think God knows much about gardening.” “Why do you say that my son?” The gardener replies …“Do you not remember father, what the gardens were like when God was working alone!”

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