Edition 12 june 2013

Glasshouse Country News WEDNESDAY JUNE 12 - 2013. VOLUME 28-05

Locals help shape Queensland future page 5

Pumicestone Passage needs your support page 6

Out and about for State of Origin page 16

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ast week I received a photo to go with an item in Cr McKay’s column (Councillor for Mooloolah) – I took one look at the photo and just said wow that’s a front pager.

Actually I thought it would also make an excellent shot to run a ‘caption competition’ with, however I was happy to go with ‘Councillor out on a limb’.

I reckon that there are plenty of other captions that would probably have been better – and while the photo is about a project that will possibly go into Montville – I figured that plenty of our adventurist locals would quite like to know about a fancy zip-line almost in our back yard.

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Elected reps............................ 21 Gardening............................... 22 Home & living......................... 23 Real estate......................... 24-25 Trades............................... 26-30 Sports news............................ 31

Thursday, June 13

Saturday, June 15

Saturday, June 15

The Glasshouse Mountains Musos will be meeting at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club from 7.00pm and the theme for the night is Jon Brown – so if you would like to come along and just chill to some great music or you would like to participate on the night you will be welcomed.

Les Glover Annual Memorial Fishing Competition. Fishing starts Friday, June 14 at 4.00pm, and ends at 3.00pm on Saturday, June 15, with the prize draw at ‘The Husseyender’. Entry fee is $15.00 for men and women and under 16’s free. Nomination forms available at BP Landsborough, Liaisons Hair Designs - Beerwah, Beerwah Print & Stationery, and Club Glass House (Bowls Club).

Garage Sale to raise funds for the Fijian Village of Namuamua – Glasshouse Mountains locals Kim and Judith will be hosting a massive Garage Sale at 90 Outlook Drive from 7.00am – 3.00pm.

Monday, June 17 and Thursday, June 20

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Trivia night at the Landsborough Pub, get your team of four and come along to for fun and prizes. Starts at 7.00pm, or come earlier and grab one of the 2 for 1 meal offers. Date change due to State of Origin next week.

Chamber of Commerce ‘Critical Business Meeting’ for local business people. If you are worried about the future of the local business economy then make sure you come along the Chamber’s networking meeting at the Beerwah Hotel from 5.30pm. Evening is free – for catering purposes could you please RSVP to reception@gcnews. com.au or phone Sarah on 5438 7445.

Have you thought about returning to study? QUT is hosting ‘Return to Study’ Seminars at the North Lakes Golf Club on June 17 and QUT Caboolture on June 20. For more information or to register your attendance, visit www.qut. edu.au/study/events or email cabevents@qut.edu.au

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Cr Jenny McKay in Tasmania testing out the zip-line for the potential of having something similar in the hinterland.

In 2009 a Sunshine Coast Hinterland Naturebased Tourism Plan was develop with this being one of the initiatives included.

Cr McKay did genuinely go out on a limb recently to do some firsthand research and will share her experience at the upcoming forum she is running in conjunction with Andrew Powell MP about the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Naturebased Tourism Plan.

If you would like to attend the forum it is on Tuesday, June 25 from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start at Montville Village Hall, Memorial Close (off Main Street). Call council on 5441 8137 to RSVP. More details are in Cr McKay’s column on page 21.

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Local Beerwah couple Brendan and Sarah Ovens where shocked last Wednesday morning when they awoke and discovered that they had been the victims of a nasty and very personal graffiti attack on their property in Peachester Road.

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Sarah cannot believe that after living quietly in the community for the past 18 months that they would be on the receiving end of such a vicious and personal attack.

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She noticed the graffiti on their driveway at 5.30am in the morning and immediately reported it to the police, who attended the scene that morning and are now investigating the serious offence of wilful damage.

While a friend, neighbour and family rallied around them and removed the graffiti as quickly as possible, the couple are devastated that anyone who walked past their property that morning would have been confronted with the offensive graffiti.

Before moving to Beerwah, Brendan served in the Australian Army where he did three tours of duty overseas and is highly decorated.

Since moving to Beerwah, Brendan has become involved in the local community and is a volunteer with the Rural Fire Service.

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Brendan said there is no truth to any of the claims in the graffiti and he cannot think why he would be personally targeted in this way. He is upset at how the incident has caused distress for his family.

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Sunshine Coast Council has again been recognised for its unique consultation and planning process for the PLACE+ Beerwah project, receiving the prestigious ‘Award of Excellence for Planning in Landscape Architecture’ at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architect (AILA) awards.

The award follows council’s ‘Towards Best Practice Award’ from the Place Leaders Association.

Division 1 Councillor Rick Baberowski said the extensive community engagement provided residents an opportunity to reflect carefully on the future of the town and its role as a major activity centre.

“Congratulations must go to all involved in PLACE+ Beerwah – this award highlights the extensive work from council and the community in laying broad community-led foundations to substantially improve the face of Beerwah,” Cr Baberowski said.

Council has now completed the community engagement phase for the Draft Simpson and Mawhinney Street concept plans. Based on community feedback, council will finalise the plans and start detailed design, with construction scheduled to start in the 2013-2014 financial year.

Council will continue to develop the overall Masterplan for Beerwah to capture the community's vision and set the standard for future private and public development.

The Overall Public Domain Masterplan was scheduled for completion in June 2013.

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However, it now appears that there is no set timeframe for its delivery as the coming 2013 / 14 Council budget is yet to be delivered and, according to Council staff, this may change the overall project resourcing.

Key objectives for the upgrade of Simpson and Mawhinney Streets include: • Kerb realignment creating seating and outdoor dining areas, with provision for shade trees and garden bed planting • Raised pedestrian crossings creating traffic calming and a low speed environment • Active open space and civic areas supporting a vibrant town centre • Shared pedestrian / cycle pathway network with end of trip facilities • Landscape palette reflecting Beerwah’s mountain setting and past stories of traditional owners, farming and rail history Council has scheduled a capital funding allocation of $3 million for construction; with $1 million allocated in 2013 / 14 for stage one and a further $2 million in 2014 / 15 for stage 2.

With the Council holding their budget adoption meeting on June 25, GCNews will bring you more details then as to what has been allocated for this project – as well as for other projects in the region.

Are Headaches Robbing You of the Life You Deserve?

Are recurring headaches controlling your life? Day after day of missing out on things, or just being miserable, irritable and looking much older than you really are?

Recurring headaches are not normal!

While headaches are terribly common, they are NOT normal. The normal condition of the human body is vibrant and healthy...not tired and painful! Pain is our body’s alarm system that something is wrong.

So – if you often say “It feels like my head is in a vice”, or “I’ve had migraines since puberty” or “My neck and shoulders are always tight and tense” and you just want to go and lie down - then pay close attention now.

Four major causes of headaches are dehydration, stress, food intolerance, and neck subluxations. And each of these causes has a path to relief.

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Many studies have shown the benefits of treating the neck subluxations of headache sufferers, including the Boline and Duke Studies. If you are having headaches something is wrong.

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Locals help shape Queensland future In early May, the State Government gathered over 400 people together from every corner of Queensland and from all walks of life, to talk about the future and our shared visions for the next 30 years.

Locally, state members Mark McArdle and Andrew Powell each took three delegates to Mackay. Two of those – Trish Cashin and Ursula Starkovski – have shared with us their experiences of the process, their thoughts on the outcomes and their optimism for the future.

Trish is the manager of Beerwah Community Recycling Inc and is well known locally for her fantastic support of community groups, projects and events.

She welcomed the opportunity of being asked by Mark McArdle to be a part of the Mackay summit stage of developing the Queensland Plan.

“I am very grateful to have had the chance to take part and to contribute towards the 30 year plan for our State,” she said.

“The whole process was remarkable and the discussions hinged around six global ‘megatrends’ which the CSIRO presented to the summit.

“These are the major issues which will impact upon our future and will change the way in which we live.

“With this knowledge, we can then start to build a stronger footing for our future,” said Trish.

Ursula – who was invited by Andrew Powell to attend the summit – ran her own real estate business in Beerwah for many years (About Real Estate) and now is a key member of the team at First National Real Estate, Beerwah.

Trish Cashin and Ursula Starkovsky Ursula was taken by the sheer diversity of the delegates.

“There were students, mayors, people from small islands and remote communities – as well as real estate agents. The atmosphere of cooperative effort was wonderful,” she said.

“It was a truly democratic event, where everybody’s voice – no matter where you came from or what your background was – could have an impact in shaping our State’s future.

“The challenge for the participants was to establish a set of questions about our future which would then become the basis for communities across Queensland to have open discussions about where they see our future needs to head,” explained Ursula.

From the Mackay summit, six questions were fashioned designed to stimulate conversations that focus on important challenges and opportunities, the result of which will be a 30 year vision for Queensland. This vision will then inform how we plan for the future.

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The questions are: 1. In the context of living in the community, how do we move our focus from me to we?

2. How do we create and foster an education culture that teaches skills and values to meet global challenges and optimise regional strengths?

3. How do we empower and educate individuals, communities and institutions to embrace responsibility for an active and healthy lifestyle?

4. How do we structure our economy to ensure our children inherit a resilient future?

5. How do we strengthen our economic future and achieve sustainable landscapes?

6. How do we attract and retain the brightest minds and ideas where they are most needed and capitalise on global opportunities?

From now until August, the government want us all to have our say and provide our thoughts and ideas to help make sure the Queensland Plan is reflective of how we see our future.

“This is your opportunity to have an input into the future planning to ensure Queensland’s future is bright, strong and united,” said Trish.

“Let’s take charge and make this great State a good place to live now and in 30 years’ time,” said Ursula.

Both Trish and Ursula are more than happy to speak to local groups on the summit and the six questions posed. Just contact them – Trish 5494 6798 or communityrecycling@bigpond. com, or Ursula on ursulas@gcfn.com.au To find out more or to make a submission online, go to the Queensland Plan website www. queenslandplan.qld.gov.au

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Our Glasshouse Country region has an intrinsic connection with the Pumicestone Passage, as – for most of us – our run-off water ultimately feeds into this internationally recognised waterway.

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Extending from Caloundra to the southern tip of Bribie Island; a protected natural environment, international site for at risk migratory birdlife, and an important part of the Moreton Bay Marine Park, the Passage is unique in Australia, and globally significant.

However, over the last 10 years, the condition of the Pumicestone Passage (as measured through the Healthy Waterways Report card process) has dropped from an admirable A-minus to be rated at a low C-minus.

This isn’t good enough, says Ken Mewburn from Take Action for Pumicestone Passage (TAPP), a community group set up to help protect the area.

“Many who live and visit here love the Passage and are aware of the importance of responsible custodianship.

“Increased demand is putting the waterway under severe pressure. We see an opportunity to get things right now before that demand increases further,” he said.

TAPP believes expanded demand, due to population increase and projected growth in the region, including an additional 50,000 residents proposed for Caloundra South, will damage the ecology and the landscape beyond repair.

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Last Wednesday – which was World Environment Day – TAPP launched a petition they hope will help secure the Passage for the future.

Ken says this increased use, especially by jet skis and other motorised craft is having a severe effect, which is unable to be managed effectively by resources currently provided by government.

“Jet skis disturb migratory birds using the waterway to rest and restore strength for the return flight 10,000 km north,” Ken said.

“The Water Police and Rangers have insufficient resources to properly address adequate infringement action.”

TAPP’s petition asks the Queensland Government to take immediate action to develop, fund and implement a Management Plan to protect the ecology and address safety on the waterway.

The public can sign the petitions on-line (see their website for details) or at MP Mark McArdle’s Bulcock Street, Caloundra office, and you can find updates of petition locations by visiting the TAPP website www.protectpumicestonepassage.com

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Customers love the friendly, modern salon that the girls have created, and like that they can get all the traditional services for the whole family from experienced, qualified staff.

Priscilla said they know that their regular customers really appreciate that their staff are totally up-to-date with the latest trends.

“We all really enjoy what we do, everyone is keen to attend advanced hair courses which keep us on top of any new industry developments,” she said.

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extensions service in the salon once a month. She offers mink and silk lashes made from man-made 10 per cent silk fibres,” said Priscilla. They also have GHD's hair straighteners in stock and have now introduced extended lay-by terms. With a small payment each fortnight, you can have one paid for by Christmas and as a special bonus you will receive a $20.00 hair voucher when you pick it up.

“At A1 we also offer body waxing as well as eye and brow tinting and we don’t recycle our wax,” Priscilla said.

They offer a 20 per cent discount to seniors and students and only use and recommend professional products that are PPD free and animal cruelty free.

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Bankfoot House Booklet

The Friends of Bankfoot House have recently completed a booklet describing the historical origins of the heritage-listed residence as well as information on the three generations of the families who lived at Bankfoot House for a period of over 130 years.

The booklet, currently in production, also contains many family photos some of which date back to the 1890s when William and Mary Grigor ran the Cobb & Co Coach lunch stop on Old Gympie Road and the Glasshouse Mountains’ only accommodation house.

Many anecdotes, previously unpublished, have been collected from descendants and other district residents in order to provide a flavor of what life was like in the Glasshouse Mountains in days gone by.

For example Bill Ferris recalls that after the Second World War (1939-45) you could buy silk parachutes very cheaply from the army disposal stores. Silk was unavailable for a long period of time, due to the rationing of materials and goods, and the ladies were buying up parachutes to make underwear and ball gowns etc. Bill said his mother, Mary Ferris, was a very good seamstress.

The back fence to the Bankfoot House property was constructed by Bill’s father Jack Ferris in the mid-1960s.

The Friends of Bankfoot House will be available at Bankfoot House toward the end of the month Timber for the fence posts came from a tree growing alongside Old Gympie Road. Jack felled the tree and split all the fence posts himself.

Can you imagine the repercussions this would cause today!

Following an official launch on Sunday, June 16, the booklet is expected to be on sale at Bankfoot House towards the end of the month.

For further information contact Friends of Bankfoot House, phone 5493 0197, Email friends@bankfoothouse.org. Ron Gillinder – President – 0407 760 989, in conjunction with the Sunshine Coast Council.

If you are interested in joining the Friends of Bankfoot House, phone 5493 0197 on Wednesday, or contact the President Ron Gillinder on 0407 760 989.

Email friends@bankfoothouse.org to find out more check out the website www.bankfoothouse.org

Beerwah CWA is delighted to be hosting guest speaker Rhonda Hetzel, the well-known author of ‘Down to Earth, a guide to simple living’ and Blogger, on Thursday, June 20 from 9.45am for a 10.00am start at the Beerwah CWA Hall.

Rhonda’s writings challenge us to turn our back on mindless consumerism and find value and meaning in the work we do in our own homes.

She shows us that we can live simple but extremely rewarding lives by reducing debt, spending less and creating more things for ourselves within our own homes.

Her presentation will include a demonstration of how to make your own (cheap) laundry liquid.

Come along and be inspired, seats are limited so bookings are essential.

Rhonda’s blog and discussion forum can be found at http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/ (or just type ‘down to earth’ into Google).

The Plug Date: Thursday, June 20 Time: 9.45am for a 10.00am start Location: Beerwah Branch CWA, Simpson Street (small white house, opposite the main street shops) Cost: $10.00 (includes morning tea of tea/ coffee and home baked CWA treats as well as a lucky door prize) Bookings: phone Debbie Ives 0400 027 591.

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Kev’s french horn is a perfect match for Strauss Last Wednesday night, Glass House Mountains local Kev Radford and his french horn attended the first orchestral rehearsal for The Maleny Singers, who open with their 10th anniversary production of ‘Die Fledermaus’ by Strauss on June 21.

Kev and his wife have been stepping up to the challenges presented by The Maleny Singers Artistic Director, Margaret Taylor for the last five years, since the formation of the Maleny Performing Arts Orchestra in 2008.

The Maleny Singers have regularly brought to the stage classical operettas by such renowned composers as Gilbert and Sullivan, Franz Lehár and Offenbach. Johann Strauss — affectionately known as 'The Waltz King' - brings this farce to life with wonderful wit and melodies such as ‘The laughing song’, that are so well known by young and old.

The performances of Die Fledermaus will take place at the newly renovated Maleny Community Centre, commencing June 21, 6.30pm (Gala Night). Matinees will be held on June 23 2.00pm, June 29 - 4.00pm, and June 30 – 2.00pm. A second evening performance will be

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Contributed by Roz Kuss Guest Speaker at the Caloundra Family History Research general meeting on Thursday, June 20 will be Bribie local, historian and raconteur, Dr James Lergessner. James will give a presentation on his book about the Brisbane ballroom, Cloudland. The book is entitled ‘Queen of the Dancehalls’.

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Visitors are welcome to join members for the talk, which will begin at 1.30pm in the Guide Hut, Arthur Street, Caloundra.

On Saturday, May 25, more than 50 attended the History Queensland AGM, hosted by Caloundra Family History. Including locals, attendees came from Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast and many other country based historical societies. Two local and knowledgeable historians were guest speakers at the successful event. Sunshine Coast Council Libraries Co-ordinator; Ms Julanne Neal, gave her well received talk – ‘A Brief History of Caloundra’ and Ms Chrissy Fletcher, as always, did a wonderful presentation on the popular ‘Adopt-a-Digger’ Project that she instigated and administers.

All enjoyed the lovely food at the morning and afternoon teas, as well as the lunch.

Further information on all activities conducted by the group is available from Valerie on 5437 3879, June on 5493 2679, or Roz on 5493 1197. The group has an email address at caloundrafamilyres@y7mail.com and the website address is www.caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au

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For local tradesman David Benson, dropping the tools and returning to the classroom was not a decision that was taken lightly.

After spending several years installing industrial air conditioning into hospitals and shopping centres, David decided the time was right to apply to university.

“I had only planned on doing construction for a little while to save up money to do other things like travel, but week to week I saw myself becoming further imbedded into a job I didn't want to take further.

“I enjoyed the money and the short term benefits, so the decision to leave to study was one I put a lot of thought in to,” he said Like many students that return to the classroom as adult learners, David spent a long time pondering his future and was anxious about what might lay ahead at uni.

“The costs, the fact that I hadn't been to school in over 10 years and the idea that only smart people go to uni were all things that concerned me.

“But after having a chat with the staff at QUT, I found the answers I was looking for and realised that I could apply and in fact succeed

At the meeting of Beerwah NHWQ held on June 3, our speaker was Lea Parkes, the Editor and Proprietor of Glasshouse Country News. Lea gave us a lively and informative account of how she came to own the paper and some of the facets of running it.

The photo shows Lea in front of the ‘Good Neighbour Award’ shield, which was given to us

by Glasshouse Country News.

Unfortunately, the June recipients of the ‘Good Neighbour Award’, John and Pam Innes, were unable to be present; they will receive their award at our August meeting.

One of the items we discussed was the important one of the future of Neighbourhood Watch. Too many branches are in the same predicament as ours---the committee members ageing with no new volunteers appearing. A recent discussion paper put out by Head Office suggests that one way of overcoming this would be to move to a more on-line presence. This will be discussed further at our August meeting. Anyone looking for interesting volunteer work is urged to contact us.

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at university,” he said.

He eventually decided to enrol in the Bachelor of Creative Industries at QUT Caboolture and aims to start a career in web design and web development at the end of his degree.

With six months of study under his belt, David hopes his story can inspire others and believes the best piece of advice he can pass on is a simple one.

“It's not too late to give yourself a better future,” he said.

If you are interested in returning to study, QUT is hosting Return to Study Seminars at the North Lakes Golf Club on June 17 and QUT Caboolture on June 20.

For more information or to register your attendance, visit www.qut.edu.au/study/events or email cabevents@qut.edu.au

Winner of Mini bike donates it to Charity Sports Matilda Service Station recently ran a really popular prize draw with the lucky winner receiving a battery operated Mini Bike that can be charged for 40 hours of use.

Unfortunately the winner Janine Hinds lives in Perth, so won’t be able to pick it up, but fortunately for the Beerwah Charity Sports Day she is happy for Matilda to give it to them for re-raffling. Janine was on holiday here when

she entered the competition and is a motorbike rider so was happy for a young local to end up being able to enjoy the bike.

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Monthly Finance Money Guide 2013/2014 Federal Budget – What does it all really mean?

with Ross Wolstencroft It’s now been four weeks since Treasurer Swann announced the federal government’s latest budget.

The following details just some of those announcements that may affect retirees, and those trying to accumulate savings for retirement.

Superannuation reforms reconfirmed The Government reconfirmed the following, already announced on 5th April this year: • taxing earnings in pension phase that exceed $100,000 pa • increasing the concessional contributions cap to $35,000 from: o 1 July 2013 for those aged 60 and over o 1 July 2014 for those age 50 and over • increasing the ability to refund excess concessional super contributions and allowing these to be taxed at a client’s marginal tax rate • deeming the value of account based pensions under the social security income test • additional 15% tax on concessional super contributions for high income earners • full minimum annual payments for super income streams must be taken from 1/7/13no further GFC relief Social security changes Pension Bonus Scheme — ceasing late registrations Late registrations for those eligible before 20 September 2009 will cease from 1 March 2014.

Housing help for senior Australians A trial for Age Pensioners who downsize from their family home from 1 July 2014. Up to $200,000 may be exempt from pension means testing for up to 10 years providing certain conditions are met.

Many taxation and other social security changes were also announced or re-confirmed. It is stressed that all Budget announcements are just that at this stage, they still need to be passed into law.

To better understand how any changes may affect your personal circumstances, you should seek advice from a suitably qualified financial planner or taxation agent.

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- Defer Issuing invoices until after 30th June 2013.

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- Capital Gains Tax is based on the signing date of the contact & not the settlement date, so consider deferring signing until after 30th June.

- Investment Property expenses can be paid for before 30th June ie Prepay Interest on loan, get those repairs done now, etc.

- Medicare Levy Surcharge – don’t pay unnecessary tax, ensure you have the correct amount of coverage for your income level.

Are you ready for the 1st July 2013 changes??

1 Increase to the Super Guarantee (SG) levy from 9% to 9.25% for all employees. This means updating your systems to ensure you calculate the super using the new rate.

2 Age Limit for Super contributions to be removed. It no longer will stop at 70yrs of age.

3 Minimum Wage increase – this will apply to the first pay period after 1st July, 2013. The National Minimum Wage applies to those employees not paid under and award or agreement. Please check the modern awards at Fair Work Australia to meet the new pay rates from 1st July.

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Gear up for all those first home loan costs!

of the value of a property then you will more than likely be required to purchase Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

If you are gearing up for a first home loan then front of mind will be the need to save a deposit and be financially prepared to take on this significant commitment.

More likely, you’ll find a place with potential and that you start working on in your head from the moment you first lay eyes on it.

This is a one-off payment which provides cover to your lender in the event that you are unable to cover your loan repayment obligations.

Remember that the floor won’t sand itself and the deck certainly won’t paint itself - you’ll need some funds on hand to make those improvements once you’re the keyholder!

It is also a good idea to consider life insurance!

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Stamp duty Don’t forget this fella! Stamp duty is paid by the buyer on any property For many, this translates to months of purchase. This varies from state to state, tunnel vision and saving for that big old so make sure you find out how much deposit. you’ll need to pay where you intend on And nothing could be better! The bigger buying. the deposit you save, the less you’ll The good news is that many states offer need to borrow and the more you will stamp duty discounts to first home save on interest over the term of your buyers - don’t miss out on these if you loan. are eligible!

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Installing updates

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Users of PC’s, Mac’s, iPhone / iPad’s, and Android’s etc are constantly being reminded or prompted to install updates. These could be for printers, PC Security, Operating System (Windows / Mac / ios / Android) Adobe Reader / Flash / Air, Java, Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and on it goes. The old adage ‘If it ain’t broke don’t fix it' does not always apply with regards to your tech device!

The latest figures are out and it’s official almost half of all internet usage is coming through mobile devices. In some categories, such as Maps and Navigation, this figure is as high as 84 per cent.

Our mobile phone is no longer just our landline substitute; it is now our source of multimedia, entertainment, games, social media, phone directory info, maps and navigation and the list goes on! And of course tablet devices are quickly becoming the preferred alternative to the good old PC. So where does this leave us as business owners? Do we all need to go out and spend big money on having custom apps built for iPhone, Android and Windows mobile devices? Luckily, the answer is no!

First of all, much of our online presence and marketing can be undertaken these days via third party sites such as Google and Facebook, and you can be rest assured that these internet giants will be keeping up with the latest technologies, so that you don’t have to. Your accounts with these providers will continue to serve your business despite the constant technological advances going on around us.

Similarly, there is no need to go scrapping your business website - your site can be adjusted to become 'responsive', meaning that it will automatically resize to suit whatever mobile device comes its way.

Too much info and functionality on your site to suit a mobile device? Not to worry, a 'mobile friendly' landing page can easily be added, so that a mobile device user will be redirected to a simpler, cut down version just perfect for the phone.

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Operating System Updates often come from the need to block security holes, but can also improve the way your system performs. Although occasionally these updates can cause systems to fail, we do recommend keeping your Operating System up-to-date. For Windows XP owners, this will come to a grinding halt on the 8th of April 2014; also Office 2003 is in for the same abandonment. This doesn’t mean you have to stop using them, it just means there will be no more support from Microsoft. If you’re running XP and office 2003, you will still be using great software. It’s lucky car companies don’t take the same attitude with their vehicles once they are over 10 years old!

Windows 8 remains very unpopular with many of our clients whose new Laptop / PC’s came with this latest Microsoft offering. So in the case of people considering upgrades to Windows 8, our best advice is 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it'! Stick with what you have unless it needs replacing.

Windows XP is a great operating system, far more user-friendly than Windows 8, and far more reliable than Windows Vista. Office 2003 still produces documents and spread sheets, so don’t feel pressured into upgrading.

Final Tip: For other downloads, it is very wise to keep security up to date, as well as Adobe and Java installations. And last but not least, if your printer is working fine, then you don’t usually need to download printer updates.

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Tough times for Small Business and it could get tougher The past six months has seen considerable changes being planned for the Glasshouse Country Communities.

Council has two documents shaping the future of the Sunshine Coast.

The most significant document which has been prepared and is now available for a short period of community consultation, it is the Draft Economic Development Strategy (EDS).

The EDS will have a considerable impact on the final Draft Planning Scheme which was published and presented for public consultation in 2012, attracting around 2,500 submissions from the whole of the Sunshine Coast.

The Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce prepared a comprehensive submission, highlighting the concerns and identifying those which would affect local small business and the services provided to local residents.

The communities west of the Bruce Highway have seen a steady growth during the period of the present Caloundra City Plan. This will stop under the new scheme, it will also reduce the services you are entitled to and have come to expect.

Small Business requires growth to survive!

The EDS document is designed to set the future direction for the economic strength to grow the Sunshine Coast, building to 2033.

Submissions to this draft are to be supplied to council by mid June. The chamber will be facilitating an information evening on Wednesday, June 19.

The presenters will be from business and council, who were members of the taskforce that worked on the EDS from late 2012.

This strategy is intended by the mayor to drive the new Planning Scheme.

The Glasshouse Country Business community has been fortunate to secure these members of the taskforce to outline the background in developing the EDS and to answer your questions on the lack of vision for the Hinterland communities.

The future of your community and your business is dependent on these two documents.

Visit Sunshine Coast Council website http://www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to review and have your say. If you are operating a business on the Sunshine Coast this is the most important two hours you can invest in your business.

Critical Business Event Make sure you have your say on the Draft Sunshine Coast Economic Development Strategy When: Wednesday, June 19 from 5.30pm – 7.30pm Where: Beerwah Hotel Cost: Free entry, light snacks provided, drinks must be purchased RSVP: by 4.00 PM 17th June to reception@gcnews.com.au or phone 5438 7445 See page 23 for more information media partner of Glass House Country Chamber of Commerce

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School News Beerwah State School’s Chess Team

Contributed by Dianne Moss The Suncoast Chess Tournament was held recently at Lake Kawana Community Centre.

Several schools from all over the coast were represented, as well as individual entries. It was a well organised event and all students were very enthusiastic. We had two teams participate in the Novice Category.

Our chess students modelled excellent ‘Kandoo’ Beerwah team spirit and behaviours. It was our first time entering a chess tournament and our club is still in formative stages, but all followed protocols of the game, shaking the hands of opponents, congratulating on a great game regardless of win or loss and showing respect and manners to each other and to students from other schools.

Thanks for your support

Landsborough Community Kindergarten would like to thank everyone for supporting our 21st Annual Cent Auction.

A great night was had by all who attended. As we are only partly government funded, we rely greatly on support from the community. Thank you to all the local businesses who donated prizes - without your generosity this event would not be possible. Also, thank you to everyone who came along, many who do so every year. We hope you had fun and went home with some great prizes! All proceeds from the night will be used towards purchasing educational resources and equipment for the Kindergarten.

The children of Landsborough Kindy say thanks for supporting their recent Cent Auction

Pyjamas the order of the day The children at Landsborough Child Care Centre celebrated the recent cold snap by enjoying Pyjama Day! Yep we stayed in our pj's all day!

The children enjoyed lots of fun activities such as musical mattresses, pin the pillow on the bed, hide ‘n go sleep and lots of art and craft! After all of the fun activities they settled in and enjoyed popcorn and a movie to really make the most of their day!

Jordan, Aaron, Harley, Brodie, Paige, Sophie and Bayley (front)

Jasmine, Summah and Paige enjoying a snuggle!

Fabulous Fifties at GCCC

Special guests were treated to a fabulous lunch in the style of a fifties diner at Glasshouse Country Christian College this week.

The fifties feast was the culmination of a two term assessment piece by Year 10 Hospitality students.

In term one, students had to design a café style of their choice, build a website for it, design the menu, and create a logo. Term 2 became more hands-on as students learned barista skills, made non-alcoholic beverages and honed their food preparation and serving expertise.

On the last day of assessment, Year 10 wait staff dressed up in fifties clothes complete with pony tails and poodle skirts and served frothy milkshakes, cupcakes, butterfly sponges and mini canapés.

GCCC’s Head of Hospitality, Miss Colleen Devitt, was very pleased with the final result.

“The students worked hard and learnt about running a café as a whole business rather than just the food preparation,” she said. “These skills are invaluable for students choosing the Hospitality industry for their career.”

Year 10 GCCC Hospitality students Monique Newell and Callista Theron serve milkshakes and ginger beer at their instant fifties kitchen.

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Karen Specialises in remedial massage catering to a wide range of issues including back, leg and foot pain, neck arm and shoulder problems.

Her clients find most pain and discomfort eases with massage, stretching and remedial techniques, and they often return for maintenance massage.

Karen also has a Diploma of Reflexology and caters to more relaxing requirements with hot stones, reiki, aromatherapy and manual lymphatic drainage for those with fluid retention problems.

Karen is taking a few months long service leave and will be away from Thursday, August 22 resuming work as usual on Monday, October 28.

So if you would like to see her, make sure you book in before she leaves. Or you can make an appointment for after her return by calling 5439 9278 and her daughter will be happy to help book you in.

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Karen operates from her home at 20 Mill Street, Landsborough, Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm, and later times by appointment, phone 0413 539 723 or 5439 9278.

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Australian Native Bees Most people associate bees with the stinging introduced bee, that produces delicious honey found in our kitchens.

However Australia has 1,500 species of native bees, including 10 that produce small amounts of honey, which was a food much sought after by both Aboriginal people and early settlers.

I remember eating the honey as a child and it has a delicious, rather strong flavour compared to honey from the introduced bee. Honey producing native bees are social bees which live in colonies with a queen, drones and workers, usually in a hollow tree limb. These bees are very small and efficient pollinators of our flowering plants and food crops. You may have seen the small insects in your vegetable garden especially on flowering herbs, or native flowers like grevilleas, banksias and in particular grass tree spikes.

Like many of our fauna, native bees have suffered loss of their ‘homes’ due to clearing of dead trees or those with hollows.

However they will utilise fauna boxes with a small entry and create a hive within, sealing up most of

the entry hole in the process.

Most of the other native bees are solitary insects and do not produce honey. Look for the Blue Banded bee seeking pollen in the garden; or the evidence of leaf cutter bees which leave neat circular holes in the leaves of some plants!

These are usually larger than the tiny honey producing bee but are still fascinating members of our natural environment.

Do you have an hour or two a month to spare? Would you like to learn more about the flora and fauna in your area, and meet new friends? For more information on GMAN activities and nursery sales please call Cliff (5438 7118) or Gwen (5493 0029). www.gman-inc.com.au

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Mooloolah River Waterwatch & Landcare are holding a community tree plant in the Mooloolah Recreation Reserve to kick off Mooloolah’s 150 Year Celebrations.

It’s not every day a town turns 150 years old and Mooloolah has had a colourful past with the era of timber getters, pineapple, banana and dairy farming, and two hotels.

The first school, Mooloolah Plains Provisional School opened in 1878 and the school in town opened in 1894 (this is now the community centre), Mooloolah was on the Cobb & Co Coach route and the new train line was opened in 1981.

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community hall for dances, movies and other fun activities.

The ‘Mooloolah Cup’ horse races were held every year on the flood plains on Old Gympie Road and in 1889 Edmund Lander’s son John won the race – the cup is still with the family today.

There are many other stories and tales to tell that make up Mooloolah’s vibrant history.

Come and be part of the celebrations.

If you have any special memories of Mooloolah give us a call so we can get them on paper for future generations to read.

To kick off the celebrations, Mooloolah River Waterwatch & Landcare (MRW&L) is holding a Community Tree Plant in the Mooloolah Recreation Reserve, Way Street (near the railway station), on June 23 from 9.00am until 12.00noon.

Come along and celebrate Mooloolah’s 150 Year Celebrations by planting a tree – there will be two hamper giveaways to those who participate, and we will be holding a free barbeque at 12.30pm afterwards.

We would like to thank Mooloolah Pharmacy for the $2,000 grant that has made this tree plant possible.

Please rsvp to MRW&L on 5494 5074 for catering purposes.

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Happenings Out and About

Things 2 Do Discover Android!

State of Origin State of Origin seems to bring out the best in people – well maybe not the best, but definitely their pride in the side they are supporting! With only three weeks to go until game two, the rest of us have plenty of time to purchase our maroon curly wigs, beanies, scarves and whatever else we can find to show our support. Go Queensland!

If you would like discover Android (the other operating system!) come and find out about the Android tablet at the Beerwah Library on June 20, from 9.30am - 11.30am. You'll find out how to use Android for internet, email, photos, connecting with family and friends, reading books, watching movies, listening to music and more.

Small demonstration at the end of the presentation (time permitted). Please note: BYO Android tablet if you have one. Cost is free, however bookings are essential by either phoning 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 7279)

It’s a vivid exhibition

The Queenslanders Robyn and Jenny from Matilda Servo were given no choice by their Blues Boss Deb when we photographed the friendly rivalry

A thought-provoking and colourful design exhibition of large format prints on paper, board and canvas opened at the University of the Sunshine Coast Gallery on June 6 and will be on display until Saturday, July 6. The exhibition ‘VIVID: student illustration exhibition’ features works by more than 50 advanced design students. USC Lecturer in Digital Design Dr Debra Livingston said this year; students have explored themes like fantasy, human form, metropolis, culture, mechanics, technology and the natural world. The Gallery is located at the University campus on Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs. It is open free to the public from 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Saturday but is closed Sundays and public holidays.

Medieval banquet to delight Showing you are never too young to be Queenslanders, 11-monthold twin boys Hunter and Kaden and big sister Brielle, 5 (centre)

Roman Rowley getting up close to celebrate the Maroons try

Have you always wanted to dress up like a proper lady, or a brave knight, or maybe even a saucy wench? Then make sure you put attending a Medieval Banquet on your bucket list. The good news is that you don’t have to travel back in time – just head off the The Abbey at Caboolture as part of the Medieval Festival. Due to their popularity this year they are offering two banquets, one on June 22 with a second banquet the following week on June 29.

Tickets are priced at $85.00 a head and include a three course meal. Check out their website to find out more about the event www.abbeytournment.com.au

Show and Shine

Thought about showing off your pride and joy in a Show and Shine? Then head to the Caboolture Showgrounds on Saturday, June 22, Beerburrum Road, there will also be a swap meet on the day.

Swap sites are $10.00 (larger sites available for an extra fee). Show and Shine $10.00. To find out more or to book a site phone Swap Meet 5495 3312 / 0419 331 213 Show and Shine 3888 1376 / 0407 643 857.

If you want to go along on the day and check it all out, entry is $4.00.

Entry from 6.00am and presentations for the Show and Shine will take place at 1.00pm. To find out more at the website www.crcc.com.au

A1 Hair and Beauty at Landsborough Priscilla and Rachel both showed off their fashionable ‘maroon’ 16

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Sue from Elimbah General Store likes to make it clear who she barracks for www.gcnews.com.au

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Vicious attack

A fortnight ago last Sunday, our beloved Welsh Mountain Pony, Sparky, was viciously attacked by two Bull Terriers one adult male and one young female.

He had been grazing in our back paddock late afternoon when the dogs must have come across him and attacked him by ripping his throat out.

The commotion that followed was one of sheer panic and our daughter could not get near Sparky as the adult male was trying to go her as well.

When the boys got down to them the dogs backed off and sat calmly like nothing had happened.

We have found the owner since and he says they were definitely only domestic dogs and pets, not used for hunting and he himself could not believe what they had done to Sparky.

Sparky has been my daughters pet for the whole of his 13 years, and should have been around for another 20. These dogs were intent to kill and only went for his throat; there was no other injury to him. My daughter could only hear a faint neigh from him in the back paddock when she was calling to him to feed him. How he stayed coherent and could even possibly get a neigh out just beats me. When the Vet arrived he said as Sparky had lost all his neck down to the bone and so much blood and had gone into shock there was simply nothing to do for him but put him down. It was the most dreadful thing to see and owners of these dogs should know that they cannot be trusted around domestic animals and Never around young children.

We often have two littlies running around here and thank God they were not here on that Sunday afternoon. Sparky was known as my daughter’s beloved Soul mate by friends far and near and will be missed for a long time to come. I need to get the message out that these dogs were just Bull Terrier pets and would never been considered to be a dangerous breed as are other breeds in the news recently. They should be banned from being in and around populated communities as it is in their breed to hunt to kill. There have been so many unprovoked attacks on people all over the country so we need to put in writing to our Local councils to get these dangerous breeds banned before it is a little child that dies from these senseless attacks. We would like to thank our neighbours for their help and also to Graham Lean for arriving so quickly and being compassionate.

The Keast Family Glass House Mountains

Sparky and Tiffany

Another exercise of unnecessary expense

I refer to the resurfacing of a short stretch of old Gympie road, not even one km long at Beerwah, at a cost of almost $400,000. I would have thought the money would have been more wisely spent straitening a very dangerous S bend, corner only 100 metres away or put towards a roundabout or traffic control at the intersection of old Gympie road and Peachester road – no wonder our council is always in the red.

Colin Batch Beerwah

Our heartfelt thanks

As President of the Maleny Show Society, it gives me great pleasure to announce that our 76th Maleny Show was a success. Of course this would not have been possible without the tremendous efforts of our hardworking volunteers and staff, as well as the exhibitors who continue to support our events year after year. As one of Maleny’s biggest events, our society enjoys the benefits of a huge membership base, and from these our many volunteers give of their time, some for just one day and others all year round. It humbles me to think so many people still enjoy and patronise our show. On behalf of our executive committee, I thank you all for your efforts, and hope that all of our community groups and sponsors who support our show, also reap the benefits of being involved.

I’m sure you will all agree our showgrounds are a vital asset to our town, and without the show, we could not continue to provide such a high quality facility for all to enjoy. So thanks to everyone who was involved this year, and see you all again in 2014.

Mr Ivan Hankinson President, Maleny Show Society

What is going on with some tradies?

We own a lawn mowing business and respond to all enquiries immediately. Our car has a small dent in the door which needs repair. I have tried several websites for home dent repairs but have had no response back at all. Each time I have sent a follow up e-mail, but still no response.

Is there a local dent repair person out there who would like to carry out this work for us? We live in Landsborough. Not sure if our phone number can be published but if not please contact the editor for our details. Hopefully I will be able to write a positive letter about a local tradie as a result.

Tony Squire Landsborough

People power

The good news was that grid connected solar power was embraced by Queenslanders, the bad news is that now they are being demonised for taking that step.

The solar panels that are on about five per cent of houses in Queensland neither threatens the integrity of the wider power system nor means that these house owners are ‘freeloading’.

Thousands responded to the incentives offered by the government and took out a stake in generating electricity for Queensland. It was power by the people for the people.

Technology, policy and people came together to provide a desirable outcome – clean energy. John citizens excess power is used by the Jacks and Jill’s – his close neighbours. This clean energy is produced in the community, by the community for the community.

Thank you Queenslanders. This being said, the need to maintain an effective power grid is essential and the cost of doing this should be shared equitably.

Other countries have resolved this issue without any need to ‘scapegoat’ solar panel owners or to create an ‘us versus them’ situation. Solar panels have nothing to do with the recent price hike of 17 per cent for electricity; other than to perhaps divert attention away from such an exorbitant increase. Queenslanders know better than this and they deserve better.

G Winter Mooloolah

What is all the fuss about?

Coming back from Brisbane the other day I spotted Mal Brough's sign and the first thing that I noticed is that it is just about exactly the same as the one over his office in Kawana. I really fail to see what all the fuss is about as clearly it is not an election campaigning sign. I don't think anyone in Kawana has suggested his sign over his office is trying to get votes, so why should the one out here be any different?

Linda Johnson Beerwah

Biggest Morning Tea – Landsborough Hall

A huge thank you from the Biggest Morning Tea at Landsborough Hall - to all who attended, donated prizes, cooked or helped in any way.

This was our 10th year and our biggest year yet.

We had 123 people in attendance. Liz Mau won the quilt raffle ticket no. 192629. Colleen from Landsborough Markets won the lovely Anthinum (Lucky door) and two other people won ferns as second and third prize. The final figure we raised was $3,017.00. A great result.

Shirley Ruhle Landsborough Landsborough Community Hall

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Is your precious pet a loved member of your family – one you would never want to see come to any harm?

Keeping our cherished animals safe and secure is something that any responsible pet owner wants to ensure. No-one wants to see their faithful companion stressed, injured or worse, resulting from them escaping your yard.

Expensive vet bills … stress, anxiety and worry … council pound fees and fines … neighbourhood disputes. These are problems we can all do without.

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Hidden Fence brand's invisible dog fence and electronic dog fence containment systems are an excellent and affordable fencing solution for your dog and cat containment issues.

Originally created in America in 1973, Hidden Fence is recommended by animal behaviour vet specialists and is the most trusted company for animal containment fences in Australia.

Only Hidden Fence uses a Patented ‘Safelink FM/DM digital signal’ that’s transmitted through a tough polyethylene coated copper boundary wire installed around your property, below ground level or on a fence line. A lightweight, waterproof dog fence receiver collar worn by your pet picks up this harmless signal. And there are no limits to the number of animals you have using the system. When your pet gets close to the desired boundary, an audible warning tone reminds your pet not to cross the boundary. If the warning is ignored, which is rare after training, the collar emits a customised stimulation and prevents your pet from crossing.

After the Hidden Fence is installed by their technicians, your pet is then introduced to the fencing system through a training program given by their professional behavioural trainers. The combination of the Hidden Fence and the behavioural training guarantees your pet stays safe at home.

The system can also be used to keep your pets away from areas within your backyard. It can keep them from swimming in the pool, getting into your gardens, or away from the washing line.

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Accommodation for your best friend Home away from home for your best furry friend

With the school holidays fast approaching, have you considered where you will lodge your beloved pets whilst you’re away enjoying yourself?

Doesn’t your treasured dog or cat deserve to have just as an enjoyable time as you?

Why not treat your special one to a magical holiday in the clean, friendly, safe and fun surroundings that is Glasshouse Mountains Boarding Kennels.

Handily located on Woolleys Road Glass House Mountains, Glasshouse Mountains Boarding Kennels provides a tranquil environment with excellent facilities and personalised services.

Business owner and operator Lynnie Bennett understands that every animal is a special individual. Her priority is the health, safety and happiness of your four-legged family member and peace of mind for you.

They will ensure your pet has the right diet, plenty of open air exercise, playtime with other dogs or cats (if appropriate) music for comfort and an extra sense of security, a cosy night-time retreat and plenty of cuddles, pats and love.

Lynnie ensures that their staff are highly competent in veterinary nursing, medication administration, grooming and handling, and they have a 24-hour vet practice available for any emergency treatment.

They offer flat daily rates with no school holiday surcharges, which include all meals, snacks and treats, meaning that you don’t receive any unexpected additional costs.

Plus your pet will receive a complimentary tick and flea hydrobath or arrival and a complimentary shampoo on departure.

So while you’re away enjoying yourself, you can be rest assured that, at Glasshouse Mountains Boarding Kennels, your best friend will probably be having just as good a time as you are – or maybe even better.

Poisonous to pets

We all want to make sure that our pets are safe and healthy.

We make sure they are healthily fed and well watered. We make sure they are wormed and are protected against fleas and ticks. We make sure they are kept safe and secure at home. We make sure any dangerous chemicals or items are stored well away from their prying paws.

But how many of us know there’s a whole range of common garden plants that are considered dangerously poisonous to pets, animals and livestock?

Although poisonings and deaths from garden plants is not a common occurrence (thankfully), if a pet is poisoned, it can be unpleasant, painful and potentially fatal for your loved animals.

Not to mention, it can cost you a significant amount at the vet for life-saving treatment.

Like the old saying goes – prevention is better than cure – so knowing and avoiding some of the main problem plants is something all of us owe to our little furry friends.

Duranta (or Sheena’s Gold, Geisha Girl) – the bright orange berries of this shrub are seriously poisonous and have killed dogs and cats.

Ribbon Plant (or Spider Ivy) – causes severe vomiting and salivation and will require immediate vet treatment, as was the case not long ago in Toowoomba.

Cycad (or Sago Palm) – an Atherton Police dog and a Staffie in Darwin have recently died after chewing on the leaves of this popular landscaping plant.

Daffodil (and other bulbs) – dogs in particular will chew or play with them, but chemicals in the bulbs can cause severe seizures, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Deaths have been recorded.

Begonia – it can cause real problems if eaten – including throat swelling making breathing difficult, burning of the mouth, vomiting and hallucinations.

Brunsfelsia (or Yesterday Today Tomorrow) – all parts of the plant are poisonous, but the berries are more so – remove them if they develop.

Symptoms are vomiting, muscle tremors, loss of coordination, increased urination and hypothermia.

Mint – this common herb can cause organ failure and death in dogs and cats.

Pennyroyal is the most toxic type of mint.

Grapes – if you grow grapes, be very aware that they are deadly for dogs – this includes dried grapes such as raisins and sultanas.

Sacred Bamboo (or Nandina) – the young leaves and red berries can lead to seizures and the animal falling into a coma.

Hydrangea – eating hydrangea leaves or flowers will result in the animal getting diarrhoea, vomiting, severe stomach pains and seizures.

These are just a few to watch out for. There are many, many more common garden plants which are poisonous to pets. A great guide and resource book is called ‘Poisonous 2 Pets’ by Nicole O’Kane – she has a website www. poisonous2pets.com.au, where you can order the book. www.gcnews.com.au

Glasshouse Mountains Boarding Kennels

86 Woolleys Road Glasshouse Mountains Dogs from $25 per night Cats $15 per night Complimentary flea and tick bath on arrival Complimentary shampoo on departure

No School Holiday or Christmas Surcharge info@glasshousekennels.com.au www.glasshousekennels.com.au

Open 7 days 7.30am - 12noon 3pm - 4.30pm

Lynnie Bennett

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Noticeboard Runners to be challenged

Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range is organising the Mountain View Challenge running and walking events on Sunday, July 28.

Events include the Half Marathon, an eight kilometre run, eight kilometre walk as well as a three kilometre run and three kilometre walk starting from the Maleny Show Grounds.

There will be cash and voucher prizes as well as a biggest turnout trophy for the school with the most participants.

For full details and registration on line at www. malenylions.com/mountain-view-challenge or you can register on the day from 7.00am.

All funds raised go to the Lions Medical Research Foundation.

Glasshouse Country RSL

Raffle Results Lucky door 88C black Renee Leitch, Bottle of wine IGA voucher Renee Leitch D93 orange Dinner for Two voucher Diana and Gordon

Lavally Lodge Monster Bookfest

Do you have any books that are in good condition that you no longer need? Why not do a very early spring clean and donate them to Lavally Lodge for them to sell in their upcoming ‘Monster Bookfest’. You can drop the books in to 59 Bowen Road, Glass House Mountains or call Mary Crase on 5496 9403.

New to the area? Stop by a Toastmasters meeting and make some new friends. We are warm friendly people who get together on a regular basis to improve our communication skills. We provide a safe learning environment, great feedback and have lots of fun doing it. Visitors always welcome. Glasshouse Country Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 9.00am for 9.15am start, at Church on the Rise, Peachester Road. Phone 5496 9855 or www. glasshousetoastmasters.org

Social gatherings for singles

Are you single, between 55-70 years old and wanting to meet new people? Join us for regular social outings. No commitments, just an opportunity to meet new people and have fun.

Call evenings only 0437 792 345.

Aglow International - Sunshine Coast

Aglow - Sunshine Coast will meet at 9.30am on Friday, June 21, in the CWA hall, Kalinga Street, Caloundra. Aglow is an international Christian women’s organisation and is in 172 nations. Women from all denominations are made welcome. Come along, bring a friend and enjoy an inspirational message and worship.

Entry is $8.00 which includes morning tea. For more information contact Isabella 5476 8463 or Dorothy 5476 4190.

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Winter Angels

Winter Angels are seeking caring, compassionate volunteers with some spare time on their hands.

They are looking for people who, in the comfort of their homes, can knit or crochet beanies and / or scarves for homeless people and others in need in Queensland for winter 2013. Please phone June Luton on 5494 8701.

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For new local arts / craft and fresh produce market to be held at the Beerwah Sportsground – Coastal Village Markets. The next market will be held on Sunday, June 30. Please contact manager Julie Robinson 0438 421 473 or email coastalvillagemarkets@yahoo.com.au for further information and application forms. All funds raised go to Cancer Council Queensland.

Glass House Geckos Playgroup

The group meets every Thursday 10.00am -12.00noon at Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Lot 4 Ryan Street (opposite Post Office), Glass House Mountains and invites new families with children aged birth to five years to come along and have some fun.

Please contact Playgroup Queensland on (toll free) 1800 171 882 for further details.

Caboolture Family History Group

One hour of FREE assisted local, Australian and overseas research is available at Caboolture family History Research Group Inc, located at Caboolture Historical Village, Beerburrum Road on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 9.30am - 2.30pm. (No entry fee to village for CFHRG research) phone 5428 2015 or email us at cfhrg55@bigpond.com

Diary Dates Thursday, June 13

The Glasshouse Country Toastmasters meet at 9.00am for 9.15am start at the Church on the Rise, Peachester Road, Beerwah.

Visitors welcome. For more information ring 5496 9855.

Monday, June 17

The next meeting of the Beerwah-Peachester RSL Womens' Auxiliary will be held at the Dropin Centre, Free Street, Beerwah at 1.00pm. All welcome.

Wednesday, June 19

Menshed from 8.30am - 12.30pm at the Market Shed at the Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre, Roberts Road, Beerwah. For more information give Bob a call 0427 606 240.

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Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship Church on the Rise Pastor Rodney Jobe

Holding a glass of water

A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water.

Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'half empty or half full?'.

She fooled them all. "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile. People called out answers from 200 to 400 grams. She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

WE HAVE MOVED! Glass House Mountains State School Main Hall - Sun 4.30pm

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it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on."

The bible tells us in 1 Peter 5:7 ‘Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.’ If you’re finding life difficult right now why don’t you turn your troubles and cares over to God and ask him to help you through. He really does care about you.

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Beerwah (Peachester Road) 9.00am Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866 Local contact Br. John 5439 9130

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 5.30pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5494 7240

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah 8.30am - Sunday Worship & Youth Program 10.30am - Peachester UC 1st & 3rd Sun Phone: 5494 6187 All Welcome!

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 9am Sunday, 58 Roberts Rd Beerwah All welcome! Enquiries: 5494 6354 Midweek craft, kids and youth programs – see gcbcq.org 20

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Rick Baberowski Division 1 Councillor Sunshine Coast Council P: 5420 8987 Good news

Skippy Park Make sure you hop down to Skippy Park at Landsborough to check out the new playground equipment and beautiful landscape design. Early reports confirm that the double flying fox and ropes are ‘awesome’ additions to the playground. And if you’re wondering about the large mound of earth that’s still surrounded by wire fencing – that’s going to be part of the next stage of making this the best playground on the Sunshine Coast.

Award for Beerwah Place+ And to top it all off, Council has again been recognised for its consultation and planning on the Place+ Beerwah project, receiving the prestigious ‘Award of Excellence for Planning in Landscape Architecture’ at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architect (AILA) awards. The award follows council’s ‘Towards Best Practice’ Award from the Place Leaders Association. It’s great recognition of the commitment from council and the community to create a better place to live and build a strong community, as Beerwah transforms into a modern country town.

Jenny McKay

Division 5 Councillor Sunshine Coast Council M: 0409 450 726 Now that we’ve had the announcement of a Referendum on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government it’s important to fully understand what you will be voting for in September. To find out more information visit the Local Government Association of Queensland website and click on the picture of Parliament House.

The Eudlo-Mooloolah Community Disaster Management Group met recently to review the draft Community Disaster Management Plan and talk about pertinent issues such as inconsistent road naming, opportunities for community education (particularly regarding flood awareness) and what to keep in an emergency kit.

I will be hosting a forum with Andrew Powell MP to give community members an opportunity to learn about the proposed Obi Obi Zipline.

Sunshine Coast Council is a proud supporter of this project led by the Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games. We have a Sunshine Coast Hinterland Nature Based Tourism Plan that was developed with the community and identified the Obi Obi Zipline as a potential project. Now we welcome you to join us to hear how the preliminary planning for this project is progressing.

On Tuesday, June 25 from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start at Montville Village Hall, Memorial Close (off Main Street). Call council on 5441 8137 to RSVP. A number of Queensland council’s have joined forces to tag wild dogs in urban-adjacent areas in order to gain a better understanding of their habits and movements. Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Logan, Brisbane and Gold Coast councils are all contributing to the project which involves fitting wild dogs with GPS trackers with the aim of developing better control strategies for communities. www.gcnews.com.au

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There’s so much happening in Glasshouse Country at the moment and from meeting with locals at my Out and About sessions it’s clear that people want to hear more about the great things going on in our community.

Bright lights are shining from two new light towers on the Beerwah Sports Complex – and they look fantastic. Council installed the new lights to increase the sporting options available at the grounds. Increased lighting means there can be more night training to both fields and that an even wider range of activities can be offered. There’s now the capacity to host night competitions and to host sporting grades at higher levels. It’s really exciting for all the users of the complex and I hope it makes a wonderful difference to the range of activities on offer in Beerwah.

Work will soon get underway at the Beerwah Aquatic Centre on tiling the 25m pool and I’ll let you know more about what to expect once the dates for the work program are confirmed.

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BOBCAT FOR HIRE

Augers & Trencher available Also HANDYMAN available for odd jobs

Select range of Hire Equipment available including Concrete Mixer, Compacta, Turf Roller, Lawnmower & Whippersnipper Rotary Hoe

Contributed by Patricia Bradford, Publicity Officer Results of the competition bench from the May meeting were 1st Cath Howitt, and 2nd Joan Kropp. After the meeting, members enjoyed lunch at Feel ‘n Seedy on Kings Road, Glass House Mountains. They specialise in native plants and members took advantage to purchase new plants at very competitive prices. We invite everyone who would like to learn more about gardening to come along to our next meeting, Thursday, June 20 9.30am at the Peachester Hall. For more info phone 5496 9169.

Go Green and Win

For the month of June, Go Green Rainforest Nursery on Steve Irwin Way, Glenview will be giving customers a chance to win tickets to two of the Sunshine Coasts biggest tourist attractions and it’s all in the name of raising money for the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.

During the month of June you can drop in to Go Green Rainforest Nursery and buy tickets to go in the raffle to win one of three great prizes on offer.

1st prize - family pass to Australia Zoo and a personal tour of the Wildlife Hospital 2nd prize - double pass to the Queensland Garden EXPO 3rd prize - plant voucher for $100.00 from Go Green Rainforest Nursery ALL proceeds raised will go to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.

For more info check out these websites www. gogreenrainforestnursery.com.au, www.qldgardenexpo.com.au, and www.wildlifewarriors.org.au

Go Green Rainforest Nursery Plant of the Week Hinchinbrook Banksia Banksia plagiocarpa

If you are looking for a stunning flowering native that will attract the local wildlife, it is hard to go past the beautiful Hinchinbrook Banksia.

As its common name suggests it is endemic to Hinchinbrook Island and the surrounding mainland in North Queensland. This amazing plant produces metallic grey buds and lemon flowers that explode into life throughout most of the year.

These flowers are dripping with nectar and that’s what attracts the wildlife. It also produces highly ornamental flushes of rusty red new growth that looks fantastic. It grows between 2 to 4m high by 2m wide and is best maintained as a bushier shrub by regular tip pruning. This is a hardy plant in full sun as long as it is given a well drained position in your garden. This is just one of many rare or hard to obtain Aussie natives that GO GREEN will be showcasing at this year’s award winning QLD Garden Expo on July 5, 6 and 7 at the Nambour Showgrounds.

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Brymac Furniture & Cabinets is a locally owned and operated furniture manufacturer, based in Beerwah.

Owner Dean Bryant, is passionate about his craft, and invites you to pop in and say hello to see what he can create for you. He uses recycled Australian hard wood and kiln dried pine, and can stain to your choice of tint. Don’t miss his current fantastic Facebook competition - just go to his page and 'like' them to go into the draw to win a $50.00 Brymac voucher.

Brymac Furniture & Cabinets Cabinetmaker and Joiner

All furniture made to order - basic, custom & specialised Buy direct from the manufacturer Go to our facebook page and like us to go into the draw to win a $50 voucher www.facebook.com/BrymacFurnitureCabinets

Contact Dean on 5439 0944

4/47 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

deanbryantservices@gmail.com

Critical Business Event

If this is not the future you want for our local business area, then make sure you have your say on the Draft Sunshine Coast Economic Development Strategy

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This strategy will form the backbone of local business growth and sustainability over the next two decades and beyond.

All business people are invited to a special 2 hour information and business feedback meeting - make sure you’re informed about what Council plan to do.

The participation of the business community at this event is vitally important to the success of all local businesses including yours.

When: Wednesday, June 19 from 5.30pm – 7.30pm Where: Beerwah Hotel Cost: Free entry, light snacks provided, drinks must be purchased RSVP: by 4.00 pm June 17 to reception@gcnews.com.au or phone 5438 7445

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KS E E W 2 N I SOLD S? R U O Y S A H

Real Estate Lifestyle Property on 21 Acres

21 Acre Private Paradise Awaits New Owners After 30 Years!

This newly fenced property of approximately 21 acres nestled at the end of Logie Road offers a great deal to the astute buyer.

Magnificent views of Mount Tibrogargan and Mount Beerburrum, no neighbors and large, cleared paddocks where the current owner used to grow strawberries for a living for 25 years. Tree lined, it is a haven for native birds with its own nature trail and a creek running through with dams suitable for the farmer.

The house is unique in that it has changed over the years from the old farm house to the modern home that is now on offer, perfectly suitable for the Sunshine Coast environment. Ideal for the largest of families or the clever entrepreneur looking to capitalise on the future of the large property and at the same time enjoy the tranquility in a property that is unique. The beautifully appointed home has 3 bedrooms, plus a great loft or 4th bedroom/office, three living areas, a brilliantly appointed kitchen and separate dining room overlooking the outside covered entertainment area and another entertainment area by the in ground pool, single car garage and a brilliant deck/undercover entertainment area overlooking the awesome property with great views of the Glasshouse Mountains. It also comes with a large shed with 3 phase power, a cool room, two tractors, slasher, water pump (mains power) at the creek with licenses and six separate water holes.

For more information phone Theo Grigoriou from Ray White Beerwah on 0400 321 953 or 5439 0300.

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FALL IN LOVE WITH MOTHER NATURE Check out this very cosy 3 bedroom Brick home set amongst natural bushland yet only a stone's throw to schools, shops and transport.

The home is perfect for the man of the house as it is complete with a double garage and carport. There are 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 with BIR and all have ceiling fans. The open plan country kitchen has an electric stove with range. There is a large undercover patio to entertain your family and friends. Services include town water as well as a small rainwater tank for the garden.

The home sits on a 9250m2 (over 2 acres) fully fenced block, one third cleared and the rest is natural bush.

Nature lovers will just be over the moon with the abundance of wildlife which includes native birds, kangaroos, koala's, echidna's, to name a few. Definitely worth an inspection is this nature lovers piece of paradise.

Auction on site – Saturday, July 6 at 3:00pm Sharon Brown 0427 838 826 sharon.brown@raywhite.com raywhitebeerwah.com.au/qld/landsborough/978517

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Beerwah OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11:00-11:30am

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SHAWS FARM - FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME OFFERING! OWNERS SAY SELL! PACKED AND READY TO GO! Shaws Farm is the ideal country property with endless opportunities awaiting you. The 5.9 acres (approx) of flat land with large home is zoned rural residential. This property has sub division potential (STCA) or it could be just the ticket for a family who want space and privacy. The original Queensland style homestead is positioned toward the rear of the property, ensuring privacy and it comes with a large shed ideal for all storage needs. Inside the home you will find 3 good sized bedrooms, spacious bathroom and 2 living areas as well as a sunny country kitchen. The cleared property is fully fenced and has a natural flowing creek as a rear boundary. The family has advised us that it is time to sell and no matter how many tears will be shed it must happen. Located only minutes to schools, shops and rail to Brisbane.

Built for practicality and positioned for peace and quiet this magnificent home is located in the middle of Glass House Mountains Township with all that the township has to offer within a short walking distance.

• 4 large bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe.

• 305m2 under roof, 266m2 living space with 3 split cycle air conditioning systems and fans throughout.

• Spacious modern kitchen with plenty of bench, pantry and cupboard space • Dining area with a built in bar, separate living and family rooms • Family bathroom and luxurious ensuite.

• Extra-large private out door, undercover entertaining living area suitable for the largest of families overlooking the fully fenced backyard.

• Over a ¼ of acre (1091m2 app.) with double side access to the back yard with a double gate on both sides.

Auction on Site – Saturday, June 22 at 10:00am Andrew Dobbie 0429 690 182 Theo Grigoriou 0400 321 953

Auction on site – Saturday 29 June at 12:00 noon Theo Grigoriou 0400 321 953 theo.grigoriou@raywhite.com

Property ID: raywhitebeerwah.com.au/967057

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Beerwah OPEN HOUSE – THURSDAY 4:00-4:30pm SATURDAY 11:00-11:30am

2488 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah

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Only once in a blue moon do you get to purchase a property as unique and beautiful as this one. This 2 storey hexadome shaped home is set on large 4000 m2 block with your very own tropical rainforest. The unique home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family room, and includes a master suite with walk in robe and en-suite. Two living areas for the family to relax including a fireplace for those cold winter nights and large family room for the pool table or kids zone. There is also a parents retreat or small lounge upstairs with balcony. The sunny kitchen has a large island bench for added work space, pantry, dishwasher, electric range and double sink. Outside is an in-ground salt water pool to splash about on those long hot summer days surrounded by lush tropical gardens. For the man of the house there are plenty of sheds to store your priceless treasures or repair that boat or car. They include a 4 bay, a 3 bay plus a men's retreat with bar and sleepout, all just a short walk from the home in the beautiful gardens. Be the envy of all your friends and buy this one of a kind home today.

Auction on site – Saturday, June 29 at 11:00am Sharon Brown 0427 838 826 sharon.brown@raywhite.com Property ID: raywhitebeerwah.com.au/977562

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Here is your chance to snap up a great first home or investment property.

Recently refurbished, this neat three bedroom post war home is filled with character and comes with wheel chair access and has a combined lounge dining area off the sunny kitchen. The master bedroom is spacious and has air conditioning and built in robes. Two other bedrooms complete the accommodation. A modern bathroom with separate toilet and internal laundry complete the home. A north facing front deck, single carport and a completely fenced landscaped yard with hills hoist, two garden sheds and rainwater tank make up the outside. Located in the centre of town means you can leave the car at home and walk to all facilities including schools, shops and transport.

Auction on site – Saturday, June 29 at 1:00pm Andrew Dobbie 0429 690 182 andrew.dobbie@raywhite.com.au Property ID: raywhitebeerwah.com.au/972988

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Palmview Mechanical Repairs

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ABN 40450476515

Tellum Refrigeration & Airconditioning

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Antennas / TV

Lic. No. 6342

5494 5800

Email: ja_ross@optusnet.com.au

• Warranty Servicing, RWC, clutches & brakes • Electronic code scanning

trucks cars earthmoving trailers

Honest, Reliable Mechanical Repairs & Servicing

ALL AREAS 0407 146 626

Terry Vost

0434 090 197

MOBILE MECHANIC Mechanical All Repairs & Servicing No Callout Fees

7 Days Government Endorsed Antenna Installer

• TV, DVD, VCR Tuning • Home Theatre Setups • Satellite Installations • Set Top Boxes

Quality TV Antennas Digital TV for Dummies TV Tuning, Wall mounting, Extra TV, Phone & Data outlets Satellite TV, VAST, Christian TV

5494 0747 We make your television viewing a pleasure

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS

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* Log Book Servicing * General Repairs and Maintenance * Automatic Transmission Specialist * Over 15 years experience

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Mobile Auto Electrician Alternators • Starter Motors • Batteries

Where we specialise in customers not just cars

Top Quality Servicing & Repairs on all cars & 4WD

• Brake & Clutch Repairs • Wheel alignments • Log Book Servicing • Front End Repairs • RWC Inspection Station

Peter - 0431 017 916

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 Qld Company Lastest Technology Professional Technicians

5492 9321

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SHOWERFIX offer a full range of waterproofing services for showers, vanities & bath surrounds QBSA 1086283 SUNSHINE COAST COMAPANY

Service Workshop

Mob: 0432 215 628 Ph: 5494 1222 Fax: 5494 1224

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LEAKING SHOWERS

Bricklayers

BRICKLAYING - BOB KENNEDY

5494 6658 - 0418 151 231 ALL BRICK AND BLOCKWORK RETAINING WALLS - FIREPLACES - BIG/SMALL JOBS

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21 Peachester Road, BEERWAH Fax: 5494 0416 Email: beertron@internode.on.net

Phone 0411 877 616

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Tyre Sales & Repairs Full Mechanical Service & Repairs Quality wheel alignments (on the latest equipment) R.W.C. on Cars & 4WD Log Book Service All brake & suspension work Windscreens AC Servicing

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• Antenna Repairs • New Installations • Digital Upgrades • Additional Outlets

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Dean Parry

Carpenter

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Phone 1300 721 117 www.pcsol.com.au

Barry Jones Computers

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A 88 King Rd, Mooloolah QLD 4553 Ph: Saun 0424 550 057

General Building BSA# 1158026

Computer sales, service, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, networking, custom builds & more

Call Barry Jones on 0481 322 006

20 years experience in all aspects of building Quotes big/small jobs or work on hourly

Specialising in house and bathroom renovations QBSA 1229201

C Cabinetmakers ABN 83 143 913 259 BSA Lic No. 1253462

Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083 New Installations & Renovations

Ph 5439 0108 Fax 5439 0109

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

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Onsite repairs & servicing – custom-builds Internet & email – data recovery, etc.

0437 625 269 (8.00am to 8.00pm)

C Concreting

• Stenciling • Covacrete • Stamped • Exposed Concrete • House slabs • and resealing

ROBERT TREVISAN

D Driveways

Asphalt & Bitumen  New Driveways  Extensions & Alterations  Earthworks First Impressions Count

Joinery & Shopfitters

KITCHENS

Ceiling Fans Power points Renovations Switchboards Commercial fitouts Sheds

Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

Prompt, friendly service

www.gregsmallelectrical.com.au greg@gregsmallelectrical.com.au Peachester, Qld 4519 ABN 94 093 314 882 Lic no 69975

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Jim McMahon Electrical Domestic/Commercial/Industrial

Ceiling Fans Switchboards Phone & Data Lighting Power Points Safety Switches New Houses & Renovations

Free Quotes, Friendly service & advice JIM 0400 117 803 SCOTT 0401 740 592

Engineering & Welding

STUART McLEOD MOBILE WELDING

DRIVEWAYS

2/28 Biondi Crescent Beerwah Qld 4519 Email: knmkitchens@iinet.net.au

5413 2500

For all your electrical needs

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41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

Give us a go! No Job is Too Small Lighting New Homes Pumps

15+ years experience – Beerwah based

REGISTERED BUILDER / QUALIFIED CARPENTER

Call Darrin 0497 788 534

John Walton BBus (InfSys)

Computer Consultant and Technician

Jim 0407 163 283

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282 www.wynneselectrical.com.au Lic 74638

We come to you! No call out fee!

or email barry@bjcomputers.com.au

Martin & Co CONSTRUCTIONS

Lic. No. 70875

LIC: 74638

DE VERE SOLUTIONS

www.deverecleaning.com.au

0417 720 505 JAMIE WYNNE Beerwah &5494 Surrounding areas a/h: 6282

email: ljwynne@bigpond.com Prompt Reliable Service No Job Too Big or Too Small

Carpet – Lounge – Upholstery Cleaning Phone 0412 666 557

Electrical

DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

All Aspects of Electrical Contracting

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

PC Solutions will fix it! At your door, no callout fees, all areas. Local Technician. Competitve rates.

www.redbuilding.net.au

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• Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Cars • Lounge Suites (Fabric and Leather) • Stain Removal, Tile & Grout Cleaning • Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Protection • Concrete Paths, Patios & Driveways T0022

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New Homes Extensions Renovations

Domestic, Commercial, Phone & Data, Intercoms & Gates Solar-Grid - Connect, Design, Install

Family Owned and Operated

of prestige and quality homes, extension and renovations Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience

Hale Carpet Cleaning

Lic # 74935

CHRIS HALL BUILDERS

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NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

Carpet Cleaning

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Builders/ Carpenters

For all your on-site fabrication & welding needs.

Workshop facilities: 19 Tallawong Close, Beerwah

Ph/Fax: 5494 1606 Mob: 0409 491 938

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Blood, Sweat & Cheers Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

Kid’s Winter Duathlon Series – Skippy Park, Landsborough

Starting on Saturday, June 29, then the final Saturday of each month through winter, including Saturday, July 27, Saturday, August 24, and Saturday, September 28, local Ngungun Triathlon Club is holding a Kid's winter duathlon series.

Proudly supported by Triathlon Queensland, this all-ability event offers kids from five to 13 years plus a safe, fun and great sporting opportunity at Skippy Park, Landsborough.

Participants are to bring along their own bike and helmet. The duathlon will be split into three age categories, all with different distances to run and ride.

The duathlon is non-competitive and all participants will receive a medal after completion of the race, and go into the draw to win a brand new bike. This will be drawn after the September race, kindly donated by Get Biking, Caloundra.

Skippy Park bike track will be closed through the duration of the event. Registration opens at 6.15am and all bikes need to be in transition before 7.15am.

The first race will begin from 7.45am. There will be hot drinks, soft drinks and light refreshments to purchase. Individual entry is $10.00 Club Members, $15.00 NonClub Members. The distances for each age group are as follows: five – nine years – 400m run/1km ride/400m run, 10-12 years – 1k run/6km ride/1km run and 13 years + - 2km run/10km ride/2km run.

Please contact Peter Thorpe on 0423 702 677 for further details. The Ngungun Club offers kid's training programs though the week. Go to the Ngungun Facebook page for further details and club news. www.facebook.com/NgungunTriathlonClub.

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club

Contributed by Judy Walker Tuesday: 3rd winners were Gay Ricketts and Ede Clark and the Scroungers was won by Lloyd Walker.

Friday: winners were Eileen Pierce and Frank Kelly and 2nd Lloyd and Judy Walker.

Saturday: winners in th pairs were Ray Bryant and Judy Walker and triples won by Gay Ricketts, Gwen Henderson and Lloyd Walker, Ist round of Men’s Singles must be played by Saturday, June15.

Mooloolah Soccer Club

Contributed by Sian Mountney The club would like to wish all their players participating in the Representative State Titles the best of luck – we are very proud of you. No games for the Churches league this week because of State Titles. www.gcnews.com.au

Landsborough Tennis Club

Contributed by Jill Kirchheiner Friday Night Tennis – The finals are on this Friday, June14. Please make sure you arrive for your match at least 15 minutes prior to starting time. All players and their families are invited to come along and cheer on the players in the finals and to the presentation / barbeque afterwards.

There is no charge for the players but there is a small fee for others. Let’s hope the weather will be okay until the night is finished. Good luck to all the players in the finals, and a big thank you to all the players throughout the whole season for playing some great matches. Below are the results of the semi-finals, and the matches for the finals and times Div 1 – Murray def Nadal and Federer def Djokovic|. Finals – Murray vs Federer with the match to be played at 4.30pm. Div 2 – Azarenka def Williams and Li Na def Sharapova. Finals – Azarenka vs Li Na with the match to be played at 3.30pm. Div 3 – Luigis def Yoshis and Marios def Bowsers on sets. Finals – Luigis vs Marios with the match to be played at 3.30pm. Peewee 1 – Prince def Babolat and Wilson def head. Finals played already. Finals results are Prince def Wilson. Peewee 2 – Xbox def DS and Nintendo def Playstation. Finals – Xbox vs Nintendo with the match to be played at 3.30pm. Cont Tennis ‘A’ – Smarties def Fantales and Minties def Jaffas Finals – Smarties vs Minties with the match to be played at 3.30pm. Cont Tennis ‘B’ – There are clear results from the semi-finals, so no finals match is required, but players please turn up to cheer on the others in the finals and for the presentation and barbeque afterwards.

Club News – Ladies social tennis is on Tuesday mornings from 8.00am to approx midday.

Wednesday night mixed social tennis starts at 7.00pm to approx 9.00pm and they are looking for some more players. They would welcome any new players, beginners or experienced, for either of the above. If you would like more information about the club or being a member of the club, or you would like to know more about any of the tennis competitions, the Ladies Tuesday tennis, or Wednesday night tennis or interested in receiving coaching, these details can be obtained by contacting Dawn on 5494 1085. Court hire during the daytime can be done through the Landsborough IGA and for night hire please contact Dawn.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by Dennis Hume Wednesday, June 5: Ladies Bowls Day. Two games of Triples and one game of Pairs were played. Leisa Craven, Brian Larkin and Brian Saunders def Viv James, Noelle Dean and Chris Freshwater. Dossie Buckley, Margaret Beasley and Marleen Bertram def John McSwain, Graham Young and Margaret Lehmann. Maurie Dawes and Rob Scullion drew with Warren Blackbourne and Dennis Hume.

Thursday, June 6: Open Pairs Bowls. Winners were Graham Nicholson and Warren Blackbourne with 2 + 44. Runners up were Marleen Bertram and Trevor Bertram with + 22 being highest score in either game. A good day was had by all.

Saturday, June 8: Men’s Pennant Practice, 32 men turned up which was much appreciated.

Glasshouse men will field 9 teams in this year’s Pennant Competition. A great result.

Beerwah Ladies Golf Club

Contributed by Jenny Kelly The first two rounds of the Ladies Championship have been played and so far it's a close run thing in all three Grades. The girls will play the final two rounds on Thursday and Friday next week.

In conjunction with the Championships, we play a daily competition in two divisions for prizes kindly donated by Hinterland Body and Soul and on Thursday the lucky winner, Sue Williamson, took home the Division 1 prize. Sue scored a 72 Nett, with Karen Kemp runner up on 73 Nett.

Marg Hunkin took out the Division 2 trophy with a nett score of 71 followed by Lydia Costello with a 76 Nett. NTPs were Ally Smerdon on 2, Fay Barry on 5, Gail Gundry had a great shot into the 16th and Andrea Campbell took out 18th.

The ball rundown went to 78. On Friday, Barb Saunders hit the best shot of the Championship so far when she struck a beautiful 5 iron into the 16th which never looked like missing and went into the hole for a ‘Hole in One’. Well done Barb, congratulations on a great shot. Let’s hope there are many more great shots next week when we will be back to have another go at this great game of ours. Till then stay safe and good golfing.

Lea presenting Division 2 winner Marg Hunkin

Barb receiving her Eagle Badge

Beegee’s Soccer News

Contributed by Frank Doonan This weekend we had 25 games played at home from under 6’s through to Senior Men’s on Friday it started with the 35’s having a 2 all draw and the 4th’s playing a hard fought game but going down in the end. On Saturday the games just kept flowing with some excellent playing by all the teams. Our 15 boys had their first win for the year the boys were very happy, Bribie beat them the last time they played but the boys got them back this time with a 4-0 score the boys are having a good time as well, Jarrod, Lachlan, Rafael and Joshua scored the goals good effort to the team they have a bye this week. The 17 boys had a hard fought win as well the boys have had a slow start to the season but will come home strong there is some good talent in this squad. The 13 boys had a win on Saturday which keeps them top of the ladder the boys are working hard at training and the results are showing on the pitch so keep up the hard work.

Our senior’s played Saturday night and both teams played well with the seconds pulling off a draw. The boys were under strength due to some players having to go up to the first division team that had 5 players out with other commitments.

As a result of this our seniors didn’t fair too well either, with so many new combinations. But fellows keep at it as the great saying goes you have to lose a few before you win lots. Next week we have our over 35’s and 4th Division teams playing at home on Friday starting at 6.30pm don’t forget meals night on Friday so make a night of it and support the boys. The Senior Men’s play at home on Saturday against Caboolture and we should have a full squad back to play them so it should be a good contest and our seconds might get there first win for the year they keep improving each week.

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Senior Hairdresser required at Mooloolah Hair Studio. Casual position, Wed and Fri's 9am - 5.30pm. Saturday's 8am - 1pm and relief when needed. Must be Experienced with all aspects of hairdressing and enjoy creating formal styles for weddings and Grads. Contact Dee on 54947177 Full time Cafe Manager required. Proficiency in sales and conversion, managing staff, cost control and maintaining relationship within locality, namely residents, retail and office tenants. Review financial information to assist decision making. Multiple shifts available breakfast and lunch. Send your resume or walk in at JUST 4 GOSSIP, Shop 3 / 40 Cribb Street, Landsborough 4550 Phone: 5494 1548 or Email just4gossip@ymail.com Disability support worker for day centre.

Casual part-time Tuesdays & Thursdays.

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Send resume to Kelly Smith PO Box 51 Beerwah 4519 by 21st June 2013 or Phone: 0407 226 937 for details reliable & responsible person required to care for dogs & perform kennel duties. Part-time position with work most afternoons after 3pm. Glasshouse Ph: 5493 0898

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glasshouse 90 Outlook Drive Saturday, 7.00am – 3.00pm, all funds raised go to the Fijian Village of Namuamua Appeal. New & used furniture ex shop.

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GEMINI May 22 – June 21 Relationships benefit from a stabilising influence, and if you have a partner, you should make plans with an eye towards creating long lasting results.

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CANCER June 22 – July 22 Passions again ignite controversy and conflict, bringing you anxiety and uncertainty, so send yourself off in search of a safe harbour. The Gemini new Moon helps to lighten the mood and opens your mind up to alternative perspectives. Maybe it’s time to be lured into escape?

LEO July 23 – August 22 This new Moon Gemini week is likely to bring a new friend into your life, or even offer a chance to make a fresh start with an old one. Schedule at least a little down time for yourself and you will probably end up craving more. Don’t take something new on and then grumble.

VIRGO August 23 – September 22 This new Moon week gives a restless impetus to express your business ideas in search of recognition. A good week to show off what you’ve achieved. One of those rare weeks when you may be up early with the birds and find warm emotional receptivity with your close friends.

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New ideas that arrive through the courtesy of younger people are worth exploring. Generally speaking it’s more satisfying to stay on the home turn and to just enjoy peace now.

PISCES February 20 – March 20 The new Moon emphasises home matters this week and opening up family communication channels.

Perhaps you will redecorate or entertain yourself with odd jobs around the home. Pluto and Uranus are triggering odd desires which may include exhilarating impulsive spending.

ARIES March 21 – April 20 After the new Moon weekend in Gemini, it brings with it a month of change and fast paced events, testing your ability to adapt and improvise. There will be plenty of new developments giving reason to change your mind every second day! New stimulating mental outlook.

TAURUS April 21 – May 21 With this new Moon in Gemini, this week has you standing up to your shadow fears or unsettling declarations. Keeping your head and allowing patience a fix-it-up all revelation could appear in your sector of self worth. A radical decision brings a quick change to a situation.

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SCORPIO October 23 – November 22 Your words are perfumed with love and passion under a new Moon that opposes a poetic Neptune. Being authentic is important so don’t turn your poetry into cruel speech. You can count on reliable Saturn in your sign to help you know what to do. Exotic passion is active now.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 22 Indications and possibility of new approaches to yourself and partner.

The two of you should clear your minds and open yourselves up to new ways of thinking. You can enjoy and take pride in providing security for your loved ones by making valuable purchases for the home.

CAPRICORN December 23 – January 19 As the new Moon stretches itself from Gemini to Cancer, you are stimulated to switch around work and health schedules for more efficiency, but complications require patient management. With the arrival of the Cancer Moon don’t hide behind your usual defensiveness insecurity.

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"Wow, that's incredible," the doctor says. A little later in the day, the doctor calls Royston's wife. "Barbara," he says, “Royston is doing fine but I had to call you because I'm in awe of his relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night and poof! The light goes on in the bathroom, and when he's done, poof! The light goes off?" "Oh Good Grief!" Barbara exclaims.

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