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FROM THE EDITOR WELCOME to a bumper edition of GC&M News, with quite a few stories including a nod to Anzac Day and acknowledging the contributions our service personnel have made and continue to make in our communities.

In the past few weeks our local RSL sub branches have been busy working out how to meet all COVID safe requirements for local events to take place this year.

As a result, the services and events in Maleny and Beerwah have stayed pretty much the same as in past years.

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By Sonia Isaacs Clark GLASS HOUSE Mountains resident Rick Canhan will join hundreds of military and World War II vintage vehicle enthusiasts later this year on an epic 1,600km journey from Alice Springs to Darwin.

He is also raising funds for Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed, Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch and Mates4Mates, the support and rehabilitation service for current and former Australian Defence Force members.

Rick, who is a 22-year Army veteran, will be driving his restored 1943 Willys MB Jeep 159219 (nicknamed Foxy) in the Back To The Track (BTTT 2021) event.

It will include about 200 WWII vintage vehicles and support vehicles. They will converge on Alice Springs in mid to late July before starting the marathon expedition to Darwin, which kicks off at the beginning of August.

Rick said the epic event was originally planned for 2020 but, like many events last year, it had to be postponed. He said the journey re-enacts the wartime passage of military supply convoys heading north along the track towards what was then called Fortress Darwin.

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“I won’t be driving to Alice Springs, as that’d be a trip in itself, so Foxy along with other vintage vehicles will be transported by truck before the event,” Rick said.

“I believe the original track traditionally was the only way for supplies to be transported north and so it had lots of turns and bends to deter aerial attack. However, the current route has been recreated to run along a more direct, straighter line.”

Departing Alice Springs on August 1 to arrive in Darwin two weeks later, this vintage vehicle adventure will also commemorate the 76th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific. BTTT participants will join in the VP Day celebrations in Darwin on August 15.

“The last BTTT event was over 25 years ago in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII, so when

the event was rescheduled last year we were all a bit disappointed as many of us had been keen for some time to be part of the 75-year end of WWII commemorations,” Rick said.

“I’d been really keen to participate in this big event ever since I first got my Jeep, which has taken a number of years to restore.”

With assistance from his friends at the Military Jeep Club of Queensland, Rick has spent nearly five years restoring his Jeep to participate in local events such as Anzac Day activities, show days, re-enactments and just for the pure pleasure of being able to save a piece of Australia’s military history for future generations.

The fun of owning and being able to operate a piece of living history plays a huge part in the enjoyment Rick gains from his restoration project.

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To the delight of locals, Rick’s Jeep Foxy is often seen around the Glass House Mountains and Beerwah area.

Foxy is a fine looking vehicle that has won quite a few accolades over the past few years, including winning the People’s Choice Award at the last Beerwah Charity Sports day.

As well as being a lot of fun, the BTTT 2021 event is set up as a not-for-profit venture with proceeds from fundraising events along the track going to the participants’ nominated charities.

Rick is registered as an official fundraiser for Mates4Mates and while he is very grateful for the sponsorship he has already gained from local businesses and charitable organisations, he would love any additional assistance.

If you would like to support Rick on his BTTT 2021 expedition and fundraiser, drop by the Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed at 352 Peachester Road, Beerwah on Wednesday mornings from 8am-12noon or call 0422 638 466.

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RUSSELL Eggins, a 55-year-old Maleny mechanic, took out the top title in the masters 6 men category at the 2021 AusCycling Mountain Bike National Championships held in Tasmania in early March (see GC&M News, 30 March).

Competing in the Cross Country Olympic (XCO) section, Russell said it was a great feeling to win gold after months of preparation and intensive training for the annual event, which marks the peak in Australian competitive mountain biking.

“It’s a greatt h honour tto win “It’ i a national ti l title but also very humbling. Although I was in front early on, it wasn’t a win until I’d finally crossed the line,” Russell said.

“The reality is that even after months of effort, so much can still go wrong during a race, so to cross that line knowing I’d won was honestly an incredible feeling of elation mixed with relief.”

Russell has had a strong competitive drive from a young age. He only took up the sport of cycling about six years ago after an ankle injury halted his competitive squash ambitions.

Missing the intensity and thrill of competition, Russell looked to another sport that would allow him to reach his fitness goals while also being easier on his legs. He turned to cycling.

Training most days and riding regularly with social groups such as the Lycra Lizards, Russell said he enjoyed the social aspects of the biking community as well as the competition, with his training schedule involving a combination of gym work, high intensity interval training and endurance riding.

In preparation for the national championships he described himself as training “like a demon”.

Russell Eggins from Maleny took out the top title in the masters 6 men category at the 2021 AusCycling Mountain Bike National Championships “I put in months of effort that had me training every day between one to six hours while also eating a clean plantbased diet,” Russell said.

“My cycling trainer Ben Ball put together a 12-week training schedule that combined long distance cycling with a lot of high intensity training that was incredibly painful on the body but yielded great results.”

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Glasshouse train station to be preserved AFTER some community concerns regarding the future of the Glasshouse Mountains train station, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have clarified some details.

In TMR’s original comments, there was some ambiguity as to whether there would be impacts on the station during Stage 2 of the project works.

Locals also contacted GC&M News concerned that the building may remain standing, but might be moved nearby, maybe to be used as a storage shed adjacent to the railway carpark.

They were afraid that this outcome would ultimately end in the structure being lost to vandalism.

Another local reader contacted GC&M News and asked whether there would also be any impacts to the artwork murals that adorn the overhead bridge structure.

The artworks were part of a 2008 Translink funded project, where the children from the Glass House Mountains State School helped paint large panels to be displayed on the overhead bridge.

The concerned caller said that she was one of the children who contributed to the artworks.

She delighted in showing her own daughter her handiwork whenever they walked across to the station, and she would be devastated if the murals were destroyed.

Vicki Shapcott from Mt Mellum said “My father, Jeffery William Shapcott, who has since passed on, grew up in Glass House from 1926-1942 and used the station a lot as a student and later as a pineapple and other crops farmer.

“I therefore feel a lovely connection to the building and surrounds.

“I am a librarian, living locally and have worked with heritage groups in the area. I believe that the building should be maintained as far as possible in its original position and condition. If it does need to be moved due to the new rail line it should be relocated somewhere close by and, best-case scenario, used as a building for some community use.”

GC&M News put these concerns to TMR and the follow-up clarification appears to be good news.

“We are aware of the historical significance of the Glass House Mountains Station buildings, and appreciate their heritage value, with the original structures dating back to 1890,” confirmed the TMR spokesperson.

“Glass House Mountains Station was upgraded in 1998, including installation of the bridge and lifts.

“The buildings and bridge structure will remain in place with no impacts at all to the station from any works associated with the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N).”

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Honour our Fallen project

By Sonia Isaacs Clark BEERBURRUM resident Daphne Parker contacted GC&M News hoping to raise awareness about the not-forprofit organisation Honour our Fallen.

With Anzac Day just around the corner, we thought it would be timely to find out more about this Australian-based organisation that aims to acknowledge and preserve the memory of all Australian defence service personnel who have worn the Australian uniform in all conflicts since the Boer War. Through collaboration with local community groups, ex-service associations and schools, the charity headed by Vietnam veteran Richard (Rick) McCarthy OAM facilitates the placement of Australian flags on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day on the graves or memorial plaques of those who have died.

Established in 2017, the first placement of flags took place on Anzac Day 2018 with more than 12,000 flags placed at about 160 cemeteries across Australia.

Rick said the project was a way to both honour and extend gratitude to those who had died while also raising awareness of the vital role defence

service personnel had contributed to Australian life. He hoped that as well as honouring the fallen, the project would elevate appreciation of our current serving members while also educating our youth about the role and often selfless commitment of defence service personnel in preserving the safety and freedom of our country.

“We would love more Sunshine Coast veteran groups, and historical, community and ex-service associations and schools to become involved to assist us in our research and commemorative activities that bring the community together,” Rick said.

“We supply all guidance and template letters required to set up and we welcome partnership with local schools or individuals who can research and locate ex-service personnel graves in local cemeteries.”

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Flags placed at military personnel memorials through the Honour our Fallen project Local facilitators are also required.

Individuals who have a relative or friend they wish to honour can also complete a flag request via the website.

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Whats happeningg on Below are the general details of ANZAC ZAC day events.

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Dawn service - 4.28am at Turner Park Beerwah (behind the library) March - 9am from Coochin Creek Co-op to Turner Park Main service - 10am at Turner Park Cenotaph. After the service, a morning tea will be held in a marquee in Turner Park. All welcome

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Dawn service - 6am at Settlers Rotary Park (next to Glass House Information Centre) followed by a gunfire breakfast at Glasshouse Country RSL March - 10.30am from Glass House Mountains train station to Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Main service - 11am outside the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch

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Dawn service - 4.15am at Landsborough RSL D Pa Park, Cribb Street, followed by a gunfire breakfast at the Landsborough Community Hall

Montville

Dawn service – 5.30am at the Montville Village Green memorial gates

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Cemetery service - 9am at Witta Road

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Dawn service - 4.28am at Maleny RSL, Bunya D Str Street. Service will be held next to the RSL Ce Cenotaph followed by gunfire breakfast inside the hal hall. Cost $5 Me Memorial service – 9.45am at the Maleny Soldiers Hosp Hospital, Bean Street Maleny Ma March - 10.30am from the corner of Fig and Maple Stree Streets Maleny to the RSL Com Community commemoration – 10.45am at Maleny RSL. LLunch and traditional games to follow at the Malen Maleny RSL hall

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Marc - 8.45am from Flaxton Drive and Wilga Court March to Map Mapleton Memorial Park Serv Service- 9am at Mapleton Memorial Park

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Beerwah keeps growing SUNSHINE Coast Council recently received two separate development applications that will grow the town centre by another 32 units and 11 townhouses.

An application has been lodged over the land at 19 Old Landsborough Road to split the block into two creating a 297m2 lot around the existing house, which will remain. Five new two-storey units are planned for the other 1097m2 block.

The land is zoned as medium density residential, so the application is deemed as code assessable and will not need to be advertised.

The planning report notes that the intensity of development is slightly higher than the planning scheme allows for the location as there will be more dwellings per hectare and less overall open space and landscaping.

Two new driveways crossing the wide footpath verge will require some clearing of trees along the frontage.

Each unit will have a one-car garage, with three visitor parks also provided.

To read more go to https:// developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search for MCU21/0086.

Another material change of use application has been lodged covering 19 and 21 Pine Camp Road to allow

11 townhouses and 27 units to be constructed over the two blocks.

The application, on behalf of Pacifica Homes Beerwah Pty Ltd, reports that the land is zoned for high density residential living.

The scale of the development consists of 11 three-bedroom, two-storey townhouses situated at the rear of the block and 27 one- and two-bedroom units in four-storey buildings near the front of the development.

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These factors mainly relate to building design and the proximity to public transport, shopping centres and other services.

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$100,000 prize on offer for strawberry workers LOCAL strawberry farmers, facing the dilemma of a worker shortage for this year’s season because of COVID-19 travel restrictions, have joined a Queensland Strawberries initiative to find and keep workers by offering them the chance to win up to $100,000 with ten $100,000 cash prizes up for grabs.

With workers needed from June to October across the five growing regions in Queensland, the promotion aims to attract all kinds of workers to participating farms to give farm work a go, with a view to staying at a single strawberry farm for the entire winter season.

The more average working weeks that a worker completes, the more entry points towards the prize they can earn.

The incentive program registration portal opened on April 8. Locals who want to find out more and like the idea of winning big should go to the Queensland Strawberry website and check out the Pick Pack Win tab to see how the competition works.

The website includes a list of participating farms (by region), as well as a direct contact function to farmers looking for workers, and all terms and conditions of the competition.

Queensland Strawberry Growers’ Association (QSGA) president Adrian Schultz said working holiday makers normally picked up to 80 per cent of the fruit in Queensland.

“However, there are 79,000 fewer working holiday makers left in Australia compared with this time last year and up to 1,000 are leaving per week.

“In addition, there are no new working holiday makers coming in to replenish this shortage due to the continued closure of international borders.”

“The number of workers coming in through the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme are still low and not affordable for many smaller family farms that make up much of the Queensland strawberry industry, and disappointingly the industry has failed to do enough to attract local workers.

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“Despite all of this, strawberry growers were a resilient bunch having weathered more than their fair share of storms in recent years.

“Many in the industry remain optimistic and hopeful that the industry promotion incentive will actively encourage Aussies of all ages – especially recent school and uni leavers – plus international students to help fill the gap left by the dwindling backpacker numbers.

“Even though there is a feeling of great concern in the industry, we’re all really excited about what the incentive program will bring and we are confident that it will help alleviate the workforce shortage significantly, and not just for our industry,” Adrian said.

All known strawberry farms in Queensland have been given the opportunity to join QSGA and participate in the promotion but a small number have decided it is not for them.

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Participating farmers in our area: • A&E Coco & Sons, 235 Bartholomew Road, Elimbah • Ashbern Farms, 157 Kings Road, Glass House Mountains • GG Group, 38 Morrison Road, Glass House Mountains • Hammond Farm, 6-54 Pringle Road, Elimbah • Harrison Farm, 110 Blackburn Road, Elimbah • Oz Strawberries, 230 Bury’s Road, Beerwah • Pim’s Organics, 27 Woolleys Road, Glass House Mountains • Suncoast Harvest, 535 Bells Creek Road, Bells Creek

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GMAN members remembered LOCAL environment group Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network (GMAN) recently celebrated the installation of two memorial seats in honour of four recently deceased members.

Maree Rau, Peter Kluver, Yvonne Schnick and founding member Gwen Malcolm all died within a two-year period, which was a significant and traumatic loss to GMAN. Collectively and as individuals they were staunch supporters and advocates of the Glass House Mountains and surrounding area, promoting and nurturing native plant life and wildlife habitat.

They had each served on GMAN’s management committee and were instrumental in securing grants and coordinating projects to preserve and protect the ecology and cultural

heritage of the region.

GMAN members braved wet weather to gather at the memorial seat dedicated to Peter Kluver and Maree Rau at the Beerburrum Trailhead. The hardwood seat is in the picnic area by the Beerburrum summit, Yul-Yan-Man and Soldier Settlers’ walks, and provides a welcome respite for weary hikers. Peter’s wife, Di Kluver, expressed her delight with the seat and its pleasant setting.

The seat in honour of Yvonne Schnick and Gwen Malcolm is located on the Trachyte Circuit overlooking a natural waterhole. The site was given the tick of approval by family members Cliff Schnick, and Bob and Stuart Malcolm, who agreed it was a place of quiet contemplation in keeping with both women’s love of this environment.

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e Rau at a Peter Kluver and Mare past GMAN event Th i l seats were constructed d The memorial by the Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed from local tallowwood that was hewn and processed by the Peachester Sawmill.

President id Bernie i Keays gave a speech h to acknowledge the efforts of those being remembered. Yvonne’s husband Cliff Schnick and Gwen’s daughter Fiona Malcolm observed that their loved ones would have been astonished by the recognition they had received for being involved in ecological activities that they loved and felt passionate about.

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Telstra tower to ‘light up’ Cambroon black spot AS part of the federal government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP), Telstra wants to build a new mobile phone tower at Cambroon between Conondale and Kenilworth.

According to the material change of use application submitted to Sunshine Coast Council, the 20m high monopole will be located on a small block owned by Telstra where an exchange building already exists.

The land is located on the Maleny–Kenilworth Road about 700m south of the Eastern Mary River Road bridge.

The facility is described as a “small cell” and will deliver improved 4G voice and data services to the surrounding district.

The site is preferred for the new tower as it is already owned

by Telstra, there are no nearby facilities offering the opportunity to co-locate, no vegetation will be cleared, and it will not impact on visual amenity.

The planning report also states that Telstra takes a precautionary approach to locating these towers “away from sensitive land uses” and that a “precautionary checklist” was completed as part of the planning.

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This checklist assessment found that there were no community issues that could be identified including opposition to towers, no previous community objections to development in the area, the site was not near another contentious site, and that there were “… no known previous issues” relating to community opposition to telecommunications developments.

They also assessed that there were no known local action groups, no community issues with new developments and no community interest groups covering the area.

Regarding residents, Telstra surprisingly stated that there were no “community/individuals concerned about EME” [electromagnetic energy] and that there were no known previous concerns from the community about EME and towers.

It also concluded that no local government councillor, state or federal Member of Parliament, key political influencer or local media organisation was likely to show any interest in the development.

As the land is zoned rural, the applications is in the impact assessable category meaning that the development will need to be advertised and community submissions can be made for or against the tower.

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Local finalist in young achiever awards FOLLOWING her nomination earlier this year, Glass House Mountains artist and disability advocate Allycia Staples has been announced as a finalist in the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards.

Allycia’s commitment to multiple creative projects and ongoing advocacy work at local, state and national levels to help elevate the status of people with intellectual disabilities makes her a worthy finalist.

The winners of each of the eight finalist categories will be announced at an awards gala on Friday, May 7 with each category winner receiving $2,000 and a trophy.

All finalists are also competing in the People’s Choice award with online voting now open. Why not log on and give your thumbs up to Allycia via the Facebook page www.facebook.com/QLDYoungAchiever ok.com/QLDYoungAchiever Fingers crossed for our Glass House Mountains’ finalist in this state-wide award.

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By Sonia Isaacs Clark WITH newly installed signage on display at the Glasshouse Country RSL honouring the Morgan and Gilvear families, GC&M News spoke to Gilvear family descendant Lex Gilvear whose father William (Bill) Gilvear was heavily involved in the early days of the RSL sub branch.

Lex said his dad Bill was born in 1905 and was therefore too young to enlist in the Great War of 1914-18, which saw six of his elder brothers head off to battle, sadly claiming the lives of three of his older siblings.

The second youngest of ten children, Lex said his father grew up in Glass House Mountains where he lived and worked as a pineapple farmer followed by labouring work for City Electric and Light (CEL), the Main Roads Department and local quarries.

Bill joined the Australian Army, enlisting in November 1941, and serving in the 2/4 Field Company

RAE unit in Papua New Guinea and Borneo until his discharge at the end of the war.

On his return Bill became involved with the Glasshouse Country sub branch of what was then the Returned Sailors’ Soldiers’ and Airmens Imperial League of Australia (RSSAILA) “Dad became involved around 1946-47 and spent just under 50 years with the Glasshouse Country RSL,” Lex said.

“He was a committee member for many years including several years as president. RSL Queensland honoured him with life membership and he was actively involved in the sub branch, attending meetings and being part of the Glasshouse Country RSL right up until his death in 1995.”

Lex said he remembered his dad being involved in the building of the RSL hall. Bill would often volunteer his time over the weekends to help other members, a few of who were builders, to work on the building, which was officially opened by the RSL state president Sir Raymond Huish in the mid 1950s. Before the hall was opened, meetings were held in the School of Arts building.

Lex said belonging to the RSL sub branch was important to his dad and provided a regular social outlet and opportunity for camaraderie where he could catch up with friends and reminisce a bit with others who had shared experiences.

“Back then there was not the same medical and mental health support we have now for returned

William (Bill) Gilvear soldiers, and so belonging to the RSL organisation and being actively involved in the community through the sub branch meant a great deal to men like my father who often didn’t talk with their families about their experiences. He was proud to be a foundation member of the Glasshouse Country RSL,” Lex said.

Lex reckoned his father would have been glad to see one of the refurbished rooms at the Glasshouse Country RSL named in honour of his family.

Lex is looking forward to making a visit to the club at Glass House Mountains to see the new signage displaying the Gilvear family name, which has been installed to pay tribute and acknowledge his family’s contribution to the war and Bill’s long-running involvement and history with the sub branch.

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IF you have considered volunteering as a puppy carer, Seeing Eye Dogs Australia are currently putting the call out across the hinterland and coast to expand their volunteer community and help raise future seeing eye dogs.

Maleny residents Inge and John Fuglestved have been volunteering with Vision Australia for a number of years and have raised two seeing eye dog pups as part of the program. And they have no plans to step down from volunteering anytime soon.

“We cared for Tiny a few years ago and just recently Quincy, who has only a month ago gone off for his formal training,” Inge said.

“Over the years we’ve also fostered a number of pups for short-term stays while their carers were away.

“It’s wonderful to be part of the process of raising a seeing eye dog, and by far the most rewarding part is seeing the moulding of the dog from puppy to being ready for formal training and, hopefully,

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Seeing Eye Dogs Australia’s Tracey Bashford, who is the puppy development trainer for the Sunshine Coast, says that the main role of puppy carers is to provide a loving home to nurture and socialise pups in everyday situations, and provide them with basic training skills.

“Being a puppy carer is a wonderfully rewarding experience and an invaluable way to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of someone in need of a seeing eye dog,” Tracey said.

“We’re currently on the lookout for more caring volunteers like Inge and John.”

The program requires carers to look after pups from around eight weeks old in their home until they are aged about 15 months, with regular support available through Seeing Eye Dogs Australia. All costs are covered by Vision Australia, including food and vet bills.

“Vision Australia have been wonderfully supportive in every way,” Inge said.

“Any challenges we’ve had with training, Tracey has come out and helped us and they keep us updated on how the pups are doing once they’ve left our care.

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Inge says not to overthink it if you are considering becoming a puppy carer.

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Neighbourhood Centre on Thursday, April 22 from 6-7.15pm.

Book in quick for what promises to be an engaging and informative session that will demystify household recycling, provide awesome tips and the opportunity to have your recycling queries answered by Sandi, the Waste 2 Resource education coordinator for Sunshine Coast Council.

Liz Harris, from War on Waste Glasshouse Country, said people G were keen to do the right thing w when it comes to recycling but w ssometimes the process could be daunting. d Liz said this free community conversation was a great co Sandie Johnston opportunity to ask questions and op find out more.

“We’ve engaged with Sandie and her community presentations in the past and she is a highly entertaining and engaging speaker who is always happy to share her knowledge in an accessible way so people can feel empowered to easily incorporate recycling into everyday life,” she said.

“It’s time for us all to rethink waste. It doesn’t need to be massive life changes. If we all make some small changes then in the end that’ll result in a huge impact.”

A great online competition is also running until Tuesday, April 20, with the winners to be announced at Sandie’s talk.

The group is asking people to post their best recycling tip, with the most popular and creative tips in the running to win a Tumbleweed compost bin with compost aerator or a Tumbleweed can of worms worm farm with bonus worms included.

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Bugs to the rescue

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Contributed by Jessica Raintree STUDENTS at the Peachester State School recently got out of the classroom to be bug scientists through the Mooloolah River Landcare’s Bugs to the Rescue! school program. The aim of Bugs to the Rescue! is to inspire students to think about careers in science, with a special focus on working with insects.

Working alongside the Bugs to the Rescue! team, the students compared the health of the Stanley River and Coochin Creek by analysing which waterbugs were present in each waterway.

While conducting the study we also discussed the importance of insects in our ecosystem and explored possible insect-related career paths for students.

You might be surprised how many careers there are that involve insects!

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the program is run by Mooloolah River Landcare’s biocontrol team.

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OIL and pastel artist Robert (Bob) Maas is the latest featured artist to have his work on public display at the Landsborough School of the Arts Memorial Hall. The community art space initiative provides local artists with the opportunity to showcase their work on a rotational basis. Public viewings are available every Saturday from 8am-1pm.

Bob is a prolific and award-winning artist with an intuitive knowledge of mixing colours. Displaying his artistic aptitude from a young age, Bob grew up in country Cobar in NSW and loves depicting outback scenes. He is particularly skilled at painting trees in his colourful landscapes, and paints from life and photographs.

A graduate of the Queensland College of Art, Bob exhibits every year

in local art shows and his work has been featured in local galleries on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane.

The hall’s booking officer, Leonie Edey, said Landsborough Hall welcomed interested artists to utilise the hall to showcase their art to the public.

“There is no cost for artists to have their work featured in the hall and they choose whether their art is for sale or display,” Leonie said.

“The concept is to have a rotation of artists throughout the year who have their work featured at our venue, and the opportunity to engage directly with visitors to the Landsborough Markets with a weekly meet-the-artist slot.”

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Attention woodcrafters ALTHOUGH there will not be a Maleny Wood Expo this May long weekend, the dedicated bunch at the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild will hold a one-day sales event on Sunday, May 2.

The club will showcase and sell a large array of handcrafted timber items as well as a selection of timber slabs and turning blanks that have been sourced locally and sustainably.

There will be timber milling demonstrations and the opportunity for members of the public to view the facilities enjoyed by members of the guild.

Representatives from Barung Landcare will be there providing information about their organisation as well as selling local indigenous plant species. And your taste buds will also be taken care of with a sausage sizzle!

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Maleny community tree plant Tobacco history in THE community is invited to plant a tree for Barung’s new native plant forest at their new home in Parklands Glasshouse Country Drive at the Maleny Precinct on Saturday, April 24 from 9am.

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THE Glasshouse History Group is recording the history of the local tobacco industry and members are keen to talk to Glasshouse Country locals about the tobacco growing days and the tobacco barns in the area.

Locals with memories or old photos to share are invited to attend the group’s next meeting at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday, April 20 from 1.30-4.30pm. All visitors are welcome.

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Outstanding service acknowledged MEMBERS of the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary recently held their 37th annual general meeting with a delicious (COVID safe) afternoon tea in the verandah room of the Maleny Community Centre.

After the meeting formalities concluded Gillian Allen, an auxiliary member for more than 20 years, was presented with a life membership award by outgoing president Louise Hickey.

Louise said that during Gillian’s time with the auxiliary she had served respectively as the president, the vice president and the secretary over different terms. She said Gillian always stepped up to fill whatever role was required and deftly turn her hand to any task.

“In the early days of catering for the Fashion and Flowers, and the Gardening on the Edge events, Gillian was always in the forefront with organisation and quite a catering talent,” Louise said.

“She has earned respect through her knowledge and wisdom, providing both guidance on the auxiliary’s history and solid considered advice at meetings.”

Louise said that not only had Gillian given her time to the auxiliary but her recognition award would be added to several awards from other organisations Gillian had also served on as a member and office bearer, both locally and in

other locations where she had lived.

The meeting also heralded a changing of the management committee guard, with Louise Hickey stepping down from her role as president after three years and Jan Cornfoot elected as the new 2021 president.

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell oversaw the change and election of the management committee, with Anne Boyle stepping up as treasurer to fill the role vacated by Rose Wiedman, and Margaret Cross continuing as secretary.

Back to school for officer Lowndes PEACHESTER State School is delighted to welcome Beerwah Police Station’s Senior Constable Susan Lowndes as their Adopt-a-Cop for 2021.

Recently Susan spoke to the year 5/6 class about cyber safety, explaining to students that if they wouldn’t put a message on the billboard outside the school or out on the Bruce Highway they should think before sharing it online.

She reminded them that if someone bullied them online or posted something mean they should use their High 5 - ignore, ask nicely, stay offline, talk firmly, report it.

Principal Kim Fillery joined students and teaching staff to thank Officer Susan for conducting the valuable workshop at the school.

Senior Constable Lowndes is looking forward to dropping into the school during her shifts to mingle with students, staff and community members.

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There are about 1,000 Adopt-a-Cops performing duties in more than 1,100 Queensland schools and Peachester State School is thrilled to have Officer Susan as their 2021 Adopt-a-Cop. The program is a joint initiative between the Queensland Police Service and Education Queensland.

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Future of funerals in the spotlight FOLLOWING community feedback showing increased interest in more ecofriendly burial options, Sunshine Coast Council is investigating natural burial sites within existing cemeteries.

Natural burial is an environmentally sensitive option that an increasing number of people are choosing for their resting place or for that of a loved one.

The general principle of a natural burial is to be in a bushland area, or an area being regenerated through native planting, and for no toxic materials to be used for the coffin or other materials being interred.

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The council is liaising with local funeral directors as they will play an integral role in ensuring the natural burial option meets the community’s needs.

Sustainable, non-toxic coffins can already be used in Sunshine Coast cemeteries.

Cr Winston Johnston said plans were progressing well and it was anticipated that natural burial would be available by the end of the year.

“Work is also being done to ensure adequate space is available for interments as well as preserving the region’s heritage values,” Cr Johnston said.

“Recent works have been completed at Kulangoor, Mooloolah, Caloundra and Beerwah cemeteries to provide additional space for interments.”

The guiding principles of the Sunshine Coast Cemetery Plan 2019-2028 are respectful, sustainable, responsive and inclusive.

For more information visit the council’s website and search cemeteries.

From Patricia, Amanda and Staff at Beerwah Library

IT’S great to see so many familiar faces returning to our library branches as COVID-19 restrictions ease. If you haven’t visited for a while pop by soon to enjoy our great resources and services – and make sure to ask staff for tips on your next good read!

As restrictions have eased we are pleased to recommence some of our great programs. You can now attend myTech sessions for help operating your devices. You can register for a group session or one-on-one sessions with a tech volunteer at select libraries.

Our adult literacy classes have also returned and the popular storytime and rhymetime sessions are up and running again. Please ensure you make a booking.

If you’re looking for something to read, watch or listen to, our eLibrary has you covered with a huge range of online books, movies, music and magazines, all for free.

If you need help accessing the online resources, our friendly staff are happy to help. Just give us a call on

5475 8989 or email us at libraries@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Don’t forget to download the Sunshine Coast Libraries app to carry the library service with you. The app allows you to explore the catalogue, browse new releases, renew loans and reserve your favourite titles for collection.

You can also search the What’s On calendar, register for events and find endless activities for kids, teens and adults to enjoy – all at your fingertips.

For more information and all the latest library news visit https:// library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and subscribe to Library eNews.

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COMMUNITY

Taste testing fundraiser IF you are wondering what a lamb taste testing fundraiser might involve, ask the experts, which in this instance are members of both the Quota and VIEW clubs of Caloundra who recently joined forces to participate in a tasting survey and enjoy themselves.

“Trust us, there is a lot of science behind getting the best quality meat,” Quota Club’s publicity officer Juliet Anderson said.

“We attended the Tastepoint event where we sampled succulent lamb, gave our comments, ratings and scores for which we were paid, allowing both clubs to raise funds ensuring our community can receive much needed support,” Juliet said.

Quota Club Caloundra funds are used to support the ongoing needs of children, families and residents in the community.

Probus News

Quota holds a social coffee morning on the first Friday of the month at 10.15am and a business meeting on the second Thursday at 7pm. Both are held at the Caloundra Power Boat Club.

New members are welcome to join or for further information contact Karen on 0451 075 677 or Dianna on 0407 229 879.

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Tastepoint Pty Ltd is a market research company that holds tasting events of Australian beef and lamb.

If you can get a group of 60 people to spend one hour tasting and completing a survey Tastepoint will donate $1,000 to the fundraising drive of choice. For more information go to www.tastepoint.org

Vera Green, Helen Woodriff, Juliet Anderson, Karen Zeier and Lyn Cosgrove

President Deb with members Dell, Roger, Mike, Cheryl M, Cheryl G, Sue and Brian IT is party time for the Glass House Mountains Probus Club with members celebrating 20 years since the club was first established. There will be balloons, cake and even candles at our next meeting on Wednesday, April 14.

We will have two special guests – Geoff Leddy from the Probus Association of Queensland, who will cut the cake, and our guest speaker Libbie Escolme-Schmidt, author of ‘Glamour in the Skies’ which reveals some fascinating insights into the history of British Airways collated from the stories of air hostesses from 1940s to the 1980s.

Libbie was an air hostess back in the days when a b passenger plane took at least p ttwo days to fly from Australia tto London. It will be a treat to hear her tell of her experiences. h Members also recently eenjoyed an outing for lunch at the Caloundra Power Boat Club, followed by an afternoon tour of the Caloundra Air Museum.

Even when we don’t have parties, Probus is fun and a good excuse to catch up with friends, so do think about joining us.

For further information, contact Norma on 5439 0446 or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ ProbusGH/?ref=py_c&__xts__

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Local support for those doing it tough FINANCIAL hardship, emotional stress and social isolation have heightened challenges for many people in our area. With COVID-19 impacts and the JobKeeper payment due to stop at the end of March, these issues are expected to worsen, including for people who may never have experienced income loss before.

The Glasshouse Country Welfare Network is keen to share the message that support for people in need is available through local community organisations that are already part of their network, including neighbourhood centres, churches, RSLs and school chaplains.

The types of emergency relief and other welfare supports vary between organisations and can include food donations, supermarket vouchers, personal hygiene packs and Telstra vouchers, or free or low-cost counselling.

Morris House Neighbourhood Centre in Landsborough hosts Orange Sky Laundry (free laundry and a cuppa) and Hair Aid (free haircuts by appointment) on a Thursday morning and also

provides the No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) for items such as car repairs and purchases, white goods and school student laptops.

Emergency relief, plus information and referral to other supports, is available to people in Glasshouse Country and Maleny at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Morris House Neighbourhood Centre, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and Caloundra Community Centre.

The network members are mostly volunteers who meet monthly to share current information that assists them in providing information and referral, and to collaborate on addressing welfare issues affecting local communities.

All local organisations that are part of the Glasshouse Country Welfare Network encourage newcomers to join them in offering these supports to those in need.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact an organisation directly or find out more by calling Natasha Odgers, Glasshouse Country community development worker, on 0418 720 505.

Our Bushare community is looking for volunteers!

What’s BushCare? It’s a group of likeminded people who care for the bushland near them – who like to enjoy the outdoors with the company of others; keep ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� them! Morning tea, equipment, gloves and guidance are all provided. Join your local bushcare working bee today – search "bushcare" on Council’s website.

Know a kid keen to be in the spotlight?

Primary school students are invited to enter the 2021 Sunshine Coast Get Ready Schools Competition. Create a 30-second video highlighting the importance of having a “WHAT-IF-PLAN” so everyone knows what to do when a disaster strikes. The winning team will be mentored by Council’s disaster management team to create the 2021 Get Ready television, radio and social media campaign. Visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to enter.

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You'd be batty to miss this!

Book now for a free family-friendly event – the 7th Annual Australasian Bat Night at Maleny Showgrounds on 17 April. See native animals up close, go on a guided roost tour, watch an outdoor movie plus lots more. Learn about the amazing things bats do for our environment. Bookings are essential via Council's 'What’s on' webpage.

Minor community grants open now Does your community group need funding to make something great happen?

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Are you creative?

Network members Natasha Odgers, Chappy Linda Whysall, Delia Holst, Libby Brown, Linda Howells and Charles Russell

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Go on a journey at the Annual Heritage Symposium Learn from the past to protect our environment and live sustainably at the Annual Heritage Symposium on 29 April. Head to Council’s heritage website to book into this free event where you will hear from renowned professionals who will take you on a journey from First Nations environmental practices and cultural heritage to sustainable tourism and art practices. Guided tours of Bankfoot House will be available after the event.

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with Sonia Isaacs Clark

Anzac Day in Queensland land schools MANY of our readers will remember from a young age being taught about the Anzac tradition and attending an Anzac Day ceremony at school. Anzac Day has been remembered in Queensland state schools since 1916, following the landing at Gallipoli.

However, the groundwork for this annual commemoration was established several years before 1915, with Queensland state schools previously celebrating Empire Day and Trafalgar Day based on Australia’s historic connections to Britain.

Anzac Day school services originated from a directive from then Minister for Education, Herbert F Hardacre. It can be succinctly summarised by an instruction outlined in the ‘Education Office Gazette’ of April 1916, which said: “Commemorate Anzac Day by suitable addresses to their pupils, dwelling upon the gallant landing of our Australian and New Zealand troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula, their splendid achievements, their sacrifices, and their loyal devotion to duty, our grief at the great loss they suffered; and our country’s debt of gratitude to them and theirs”.

Along with this clear directive, background material for Anzac Day speeches at the m ttime included the events leading up to, as w well as the actual landing at Gallipoli, and d discussions that highlighted heroic deeds by soldiers in endeavouring to defeat the b eenemy. Numerous suggestions were put fforward by the then Department of Public IInstruction (now Education Queensland) with the intent that the day be enshrined Anzac Day cloth to mark a significant event in the history of badge 1916 A Australia and to ensure it was then fittingly o observed annually throughout the state.

Schools with Union Jacks were directed tto fly them alongside the Australian flag at Anzac Day commemorations. Mr Hardacre also A proposed that Queensland school children write letters to children in other parts of the w British Empire and allied countries and forward B tthem to the Department of Public Instruction tto be sent onto their destinations.

Anzac Day commemorative services in sstate schools were generally held each yyear after 1916. The features and extent of ccommemorative services in Queensland schools varied depending on the location and sc size of the school. Services included special si assemblies, parades, essay competitions, as wreath laying, addresses by senior military w Anzac Day ribbon pe personnel and the playing of the ‘Last Post’.

Historical tin badges produced to signify support for the fighting forces including ones marking Anzac Day By the 1950s, many Queensland schools were listening to the broadcast ‘We Honour the Anzacs’. The sale and wearing of Anzac Day badges at school also became part of Anzac Day commemorations from the late 1950s.

Over the years, the observation of Anzac Day in schools has continued with some modifications but the importance of its significance to Australian history has remained consistent.

Additional information and photos from local sources and the Glasshouse History Group, and the Queensland Government Department of Education’s ‘History of Education in Queensland’ online resources.

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HEALTH

Much-needed heart rate monitor donated FROM donations in 2020 totalling more than $50,000, the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently bought a Phillips heart rate monitor, which was installed at the hospital last month.

Director of nursing and facility manager Karen Croker said the monitor would enable more extensive monitoring of patients and might reduce the number of patients transferred to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

“The monitor allows real-time monitoring of the patient’s vital signs, cardiac rhythm and other physiological parameters,” Karen said.

“This assists the clinician to identify and respond quickly to any changes in the patient’s clinical condition, ensuring vital treatments are delivered rapidly.”

Maleny Hospital Auxiliary past president Louise Hickey said that in such a difficult year as 2020, the auxiliary was “very pleased to be able to purchase and gift much needed equipment to the hospital”.

“Several pieces of equipment such as the Avia Tonopen, the vital signs monitor, stand and blood pressure cuff and oxygen concentrator are being regularly used and now, after a long wait, the heart monitor is finally in service,” Louise said.

“Our fundraising focus and equipment purchasing assists our local hospital and its staff to continue their wonderful work.”

Auxiliary secretary and retired nurse Margaret Cross said the effect of being able to stay at Maleny Hospital could not be underestimated for some patients and community members.

“Especially for older people, or people who have a partner nearby, it’s so much easier if they can stay here, reducing their travel time to the larger coast hospitals,” Mrs Cross said.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Services chief executive Adjunct Professor Naomi Dwyer said volunteers such as those who fundraised for the auxiliary and the Maleny Hospital were a treasured part of the community and played a significant role.

“They are helping us deliver exceptional care for every patient and we can’t thank them enough,” Professor Dwyer said.

New members of the auxiliary are warmly welcomed to join the group. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information email lp.hickey1@ bigpond.com

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BREAST cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women with one in seven Queensland women diagnosed by the age of 85, which is why women aged 50-74 years are particularly encouraged to have a two-yearly breast screen.

The BreastScreen mobile service makes this easy by regularly visiting our local townships, and it will be back at the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital from April 20-May 13.

Gillian Duffy, health promotion officer at BreastScreen Sunshine Coast, said a breast screen can detect cancer early before a woman or her doctor can feel anything. Regular breast screening was the most effective way to reduce deaths from breast cancer, she said.

A breast screen takes less than 30 minutes and a doctor’s referral is not required.

Women aged 40-49 years and over 75 can also make an appointment at this free service.

Making an appointment is simple by phoning 13 20 50 or book online at www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au Women unable to attend the mobile service in Maleny can book an appointment at either Caboolture, Caloundra, Maroochydore or Nambour.

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Run on the Wild Side at Australia Zoo JOIN fellow early-risers like zebras, rhinos and meerkats at Australia Zoo for the annual Run on the Wild Side fun run. Run or walk the 5km or 3km circuit through the zoo and join others to help support the conservation of the world’s most threatened wildlife species and natural habitats. Participants will get a 20% discount on Australia Zoo admission, so why not make a day of it!

What: Run on the Wild Side 5km and 3km fun run When: Saturday, April 17, 6.15-9am Where: Australia Zoo. Follow directions from crew to carpark 3 Cost: Adults $20, child (under 14) $10, family of four $50, family of five $60 Bookings and information: www.wildlifewarriors.org. au/get-involved/events/run-on-the-wildside

Become a boomerang bagger

IF sustainability and promoting our local region is your thing, then why not get onboard with the Boomerang Bag movement at the next fortnightly meeting. Community members come together to make handmade, locally produced shopping bags that are sold for a gold coin donation and provide a stylish and cost-effective alternative to plastic.

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With an aim of local distribution, each eco-friendly bag features a distinctive new logo featuring the Glass House Mountains. Using donated material and repurposed fabric, the group welcomes new members and offers several ways to be involved including ironing, cutting, sewing or just popping in for a cuppa.

Date: Tuesday, April 27 Where: Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, Ryan Street Time: 8.30am-12noon Info: Deb 0400 027 591 or www.facebook.com/ BeerwahGlassHouseMountainsBoomerangBags

IN an upcoming concert, Arioso Chamber Ensemble will explore the links between two legends of the Baroque era – Antonio Vivaldi and JS Bach – in an exciting program of virtuoso arias and solo instrumental works.

Now in their eighth year of performing together, members of Arioso Chamber Ensemble – soprano Judit Molnár, Margaret Caley (baroque violin), Belinda Manwaring (baroque cello) and Janet Brewer (harpsichord) – look forward to sharing this musical journey with audiences locally. They will also be at the New England Bach Festival in Armidale on a date yet to be confirmed (www.ne-bach-festival.com).

What: Legends of Baroque concert When: Saturday, April 24 Where: Eudlo Hall, 16 Rosebed Street Cost: $15-$30 Bookings and information: www.ariosochamberensemble.com

KANDOO JOEYS PLAYGROUP

NOW ON THURSDAYS PRINCIPAL’S TOUR 4:30pm Tuesday 27th April 2021

Guided by the foundations of character development, scholarship an aand nd Christian community, NCC achieves outstanding academic and vocational outcomes ou utc tcomes whilee form min ing arts and and n including exceptional opportunities in music, the creative and performing sporting offerings to cater to the diverse needs of children within the one on ne family. fam fa miily ilyy.

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We invite you to attend our PRINCIPAL’S TOUR to hear Mr Geoff van der Vliet speak about how we provide SECURITY, SUPPORT and SUCCESS for every student.

Included is a tour of our facilities and light refreshments. Bookings essential. www.ncc.qld.edu.au 2 McKenzie Road, Woombye QLD 4559 | Call us today 5451 3333 | enrolments@ncc.qld.edu.au

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Mingle Hawaiian style

ALOHA! It’s time for singles over 40 to mingle Hawaiian style at Maleny Lane on Saturday, April 17.

Atete Panui will be entertaining with her music, ukulele and dances straight from Hawaii.

Why not wear your hula skirts, sarongs and Hawaiian shirts, and head along from 6pm for your Hawaiian style greeting.

The event organisers are keen to create a safe environment for over 40s singles to meet and mingle on the third Saturday of each month. Come on your own or with other single friends.

Maleny Lane is a little rustic food alley filled with delicious gourmet street food from around the world right in the heart of main street Maleny.

Each month will be themed or have a different flavour with live music, icebreaker games, introductions, speed dating nights and prizes. There is a licensed bar as well as BYO. Date: Saturday, April 17 Time: 6–9pm Cost: $10 cash at the door Info: www.facebook.com/Sunny-Coast-Singles-Nitesfor-Over-40s-103189305153084

Championship dog shows

SUNSHINE Coast Kennel Club has been given the go ahead for its 2021 Championship Show at Beerwah Sportsground. The club will host three confirmation shows ((aka beautyy contests) to judge the best dogs in each breed, towards the highly ea coveted Best in Show, along co with stalls, activities and more. w The first show will be held FFriday evening at 5pm, with tthe second and third shows ju judged on Saturday at 8.30am a and 2pm. Throughout Saturday ffrom 9am there will also be eextra spectator fun with dog ssledding demonstrations and a flyball competition, and the eevent will feature exhibitor a and information booths.

Please be aware that strict COVID safe measures will be implemented including adherence to contact tracing, density requirements, physical distancing and sanitising measures. All welcome and free entry. However, anyone who is unwell or displaying COVID-19 symptoms should remain at home.

Date: Friday-Saturday, April 23-24 Time: 5pm Friday, from 8.30am Saturday Where: Beerwah Sportsground, 32 Sportsground Drive Info: www.facebook.com/groups/300018957191672 or call Sonia 0400 018 877

Untamed gala, flutes and fashion A COMMUNITY-style fundraiser and awareness event with live entertainment, fashion parades and complimentaryy bubbles on arrival will raise awareness for people impacted by eating disorders on the Sunshine Coast. The event is the perfect excuse for local ladies (and men) to get a little dressed up and gather in a social environment that also supports a worthy cause. Cheese platters and treats will be available on the night, a guest speaker and door prizes courtesy of local businesses.

Organiser Cee Schiotz said that after the fun and success of last year’s Maleny drive-in fundraiser she was inspired to do more. She loved the opportunity to put on a fun social event that connected the community and supported the work of the Butterfly Foundation and the opening of its residential program at Wandi Nerida. Bookings are essential.

Date: Thursday, April 22 Time: 6-9pm Where: The Lost Treasure Shop, 192 Maleny-Montville Road (just past Maleny Cheese) Cost: $22 Info: Bookings via https://events.humanitix.com/ untamed-gala-flutes-and-fashion

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WHAT’S Maleny Handmade Markets

Evening with owls

Time: 8am-3pm Sat-Sun Where: Maleny Community Centre 17&18 Info: www.facebook.com/ malenyhandmademarkets If you love items that are handmade, unique and quirky then you’ll find something to suit you at these gorgeous markets.

Perfect for something special or a unique gift that is handmade in Maleny and surrounding areas

Huge garage sale fundraiser Time: 7am-12noon Pat Daley Centre, Maleny 17 Where: Catholic Church, 45 Cedar Street Info: Marie Cassidy-Walker 0455 163 448 Maleny Catholic Ladies’ first big fundraiser for over a year, so come along to a mega garage sale and grab some wonderful bargains. COVID safe guidelines in place

Witta Market

Time: 7am-12noon 17 Where: 316 Witta Road (Old Witta School) Info: www.facebook.com/wittamarket Showcasing the best in small producers on the Blackall Range, wide selection of organic, homemade and locally grown produce

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Where: Landsborough Hall 17 Cost: Adults $25, children under 15 $10, under three years free. Please message via Facebook to attend.

Info: /events/2885329618403865 Raptor Vision will host this event where you can meet some of Australia’s beautiful owls. The show starts at 7.30pm with doors opening at 6.15pm. There will also be a sausage sizzle, soft drinks, tea and coffee available to purchase.

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Mapleton Markets

Time: 8am-12noon Sat Where: Mapleton Hall, inside and 24 out, Obi Obi Roa. Info: 0419 726 603 /mapletonhall Fresh waffles, gluten-free goodies, local and gourmet products, bush plants, worm juice, gifts, fashions, wood, jewellery and so much more. Coffee van, live music, free onsite parking

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NOTICEBOARD Glass Housing 55

Beersheba Living Museum

THE group aims to address housing needs of women over the age of 55. Its next meeting is on Monday, April 19 at 10am at The Hub (old BADYAC building) at the Beerwah Sportsground near the skate park. Newcomers are welcome.

For more information contact Viki Blaik via vikblik@gmail.com

Time: 11am-3pm Sat Where: Parklands Drive, Maleny 24 Cost: Gold coin donation Info: /5thlighthorsemaleny Troop training day and museum open.

All welcome. Authentic and replica memorabilia, information boards associated with World War I, particularly the 5th Light Horse Regiment and more

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Crystal Waters Music Club

Maleny Fixit Café

Judy Small Sings

Where: Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall Cost: $30 Tickets: www.trybooking.com/BQIXK Info: /events/1682641101923835 The grand dame of Australian folk music will perform from 7pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. No tickets at the door. Light snacks and refreshments available for purchase.

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Time: 6-10pm 24 Where: Crystal Waters Deck, Crystal Waters Eco Village, 65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale Info: CrystalWatersMusicClub Cost: $15 The evening kicks off with a diverse selection of musical and spoken word talent, finishing with headline act The Futurists, led by Trevor Hart (trumpet), Paul Bulanyi (guitar) and Lee Hardistry (reeds). Delicious dinner from Food Vibes and bar run by the CW Community Co-op

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

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Scrabble Club

DO you like playing Scrabble?

Sunshine Coast Scrabble Club meets at 1pm every Friday at the Nambour RSL. Everyone is welcome whether you are an average player or more experienced.

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Beerwah Writers Group

THE group provides a supportive space for established and emerging writers or those curious about the creative process. New members are always welcome. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Friday of each month. The next meeting is on Friday, April 23 at The Hub, Beerwah Sportsground. For more information call Patty on 0417 887 316. www.beerwahwriters.com

Mooloolah Art Group

ALL are welcome to come along on Saturday, April 10, from 9am-1pm for this fortnightly community art group.

Bring your own mug for a cuppa and art supplies. The friendly, informal group uses a range of modalities including painting, acrylics, crayons, pencil work and more. It costs $2 to attend. More information from Gerry on 0401 161 731.

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Electronic waste

Landsborough Hall Drag Bingo Sat

THIS social enterprise run from Maleny Neighbourhood Centre aims to reduce landfill and encourage recycling and repurposing. All repairs are assessed and, if fixable, repaired for a $5 donation plus the cost of parts if required. The next café is on Thursday, April 29. www.facebook.com/MNC-FixIt-Cafe-100673145370297

For further information phone Trevor on 5445 7770.

Where: Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall Cost: $20 per person Tickets: www.missladysaintdiva.com. au/tickets. For group bookings call Neil on 0408 676 792.

Join Miss Lady Saint Diva, Roxy Harte and Carmen Taykett for Drag Bingo.

Sing and dance along to the funniest bingo you’ve ever played. Doors open 6pm with the first ball to drop at 7pm sharp! Bookings essential as seats limited. 18+ event.

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LUTHERAN CHURCH Service held at the Glasshouse Community Hall Sunday at 11.30am

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DID you know that we created about 700,000 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) in Australia last year?

A study from Sweden has shown that manufacturing a mobile phone creates about 86kg of waste and a 3kg laptop creates about 1,200kg. How insane is that!

When replacing your phone and laptop, why not consider buying second hand or refurbished instead of buying new? This will really help reduce waste.

Make sure to send any e-waste to be recycled into new products by dropping it at an e-waste collection point, such as the Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre (the tip).

If you would like to join our group come along to the next meeting on Wednesday, April 21 from 6–7.30pm at the CWA Hall in Simpson Street, Beerwah. Phone 0427 873 701 or Facebook War on Waste Glasshouse Country for more information.

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

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YOU Wasted call out

WHILE I’m sure that the person who rang triple-0 about a small grass fire outside the Fullerton farm on Fullerton Road, Glass House Mountains on Saturday, March 27, did it for what they thought were the right intentions, it might have been smarter to take a look around and see that there was a bloke on a tractor looking after the small slow burn.

And if they’d stopped and had a chat with that old fella, they’d have seen that there was a firebreak in place, the surrounding grass was green and wet, and the situation was totally in hand.

It’s something that local farmers do on a regular basis to keep areas – in this case in an overgrown drain – that needed to be cleaned and managed.

But to call 000 when the fire was being monitored and controlled, particularly in a week where we had 300mm of rain, was a bit of an over-reaction.

And that person making the call doesn’t know that as a consequence of them over-reacting, three volunteer officers had to be called away from their homes and families for absolutely no reason.

We all live here together and need to look after each other – farmers, rural firies, local residents.

People … if you live in a farming area, please use your common sense before jumping to conclusions about things that farmers do – and have been doing – for many years when looking after their farms.

Ken Fullerton Glass House Mountains

Re: No right turn from Moroney Place

I read with interest the article in GC&M News (March 30) referring to the proposed changes that would be required to the Moroney Place and Roys Road intersection if the Coles

development were to go ahead.

I understand that should this development proceed the current intersection could definitely become a problem. However, the proposal put forward by SARA [State Assessment and Referral Agency] for all traffic to turn left out of Moroney Place and drive up Roys Road then turn right into the shopping complex before negotiating an internal roundabout and then back onto Roys Road so traffic can then proceed into Beerwah, or onto Steve Irwin Way, is so ridiculous it doesn’t even rate considering.

For heavy vehicles and b-doubles having to venture along Roys Road before making a turn through the proposed petrol station in order to proceed back into Steve Irwin Way is even more ridiculous.

Clearly this suggestion was made without any consideration to the safety of anybody who would be using this proposed complex, and without consideration of the space required for a b-double or a truck with dog trailer to make such a manoeuvre.

My suggestion, given that there is unused land alongside The Bunker that is located about half way down Moroney Place – why not build a new exit road alongside The Bunker and bring that back into Roys Road a couple of hundred metres further away from the existing intersection, and turn the current intersection out of Moroney Place into a cul-de-sac.

Traffic control would of course be required at any new intersection, so this could be done with either traffic lights or a roundabout, bearing in mind that we are talking about providing access for large vehicles so sufficient width and space needs to be provided to enable the b-double drivers to negotiate this intersection/roundabout without having to mount gutters in order to do so.

Peter Bowles Glass House Mountains

Changing landscape

IT is sad to see an undesirable element has crept into the Maleny/Montville area, evidenced by the increasing number of booming car stereos, hoons racing up and down the hill, and doing doughnuts on the street corners at night, combined with the increasing amount of rubbish starting to collect on the roadsides and the constant sound of chainsaws cutting down trees.

In addition, faithful locals have been pushed out of the rental market. This is not what Maleny and Montville or their longstanding communities deserve.

It is a pristine area loved and praised for its aesthetic beauty, incredible views, beautiful habitat, which is home to so much wonderful wildlife, and its peace and quiet, but no longer it seems.

One can only hope that these “outsiders” will realise that this is not the place for them and will move on.

Judith Allen Montville

Are we too precious?

Am I the only one feeling like they are going mad here? Free speech appears to be dead in Australia.

When talking to people overseas they would ask, what are Australians like?

I would answer, they have a great sense of humour and laugh the loudest when the joke is about them. Now we are all too precious.

I now feel we have lost that great trait in a relentless quest for no one to be offended. Where is the robust discussion around differing ideas? Are we not robust enough to listen to something we don’t like?

Everyone now fears being demonised and/or cancelled as we go about tearing down our past and reprograming the future.

Where due process of law is ignored in favour of opinions in the press and the minority who hold the podium. You no

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I believe in equality for all and society has come a long way in this regard but do we have to come with the pitch fork for those we don’t agree with? Can we take the foot off each other’s throat for just a moment, look at the evidence and have a discussion? You never know you may be able to change someone’s mind.

If there is the silent majority in this great culture of ours, then we best start to find our voice and come out and have a say, even if you disagree with me, for the sake of our children and grandchildren.

A robust society is built around debate.

Bryan Fraser Glass House Mountains

First Nation’s land management

RECENTLY there has been discussion in this letter’s page about Indigenous agriculture and whether Bruce Pascoe was correct in his book ‘Dark Emu’ about First Nations people growing and harvesting seed and grain crops.

A letter writer in the February 2 edition referred to the book ‘Bitter Harvest’ by Peter O’Brien, which is a systematic attack on Pascoe labelling much of his quotes and research as loose or over exaggerated. Whatever that is about, the attack on Pascoe was very extensive.

Recently Pascoe has written of his own efforts to grow and harvest grains from original native grasses (‘The Saturday Paper’, 6 March). The three he writes about are mamadyang ngallauk (dancing grass), garrara ngalluk and buru ngalluk, which produce a seed grain that can today again be made into bread in his experiments with native grains. His farm is located at Mallacoota in Victoria in the area where he maintains these grasses have been grown by Aboriginal people for “centuries”.

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OUT Letter continued and dark flavour. He sees this industry expanding in the future to produce both work for Aboriginal people and for supplying the food market with new products.

The new-old grains don’t need the pesticides or herbicides soaking to

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produce a good food like our current wheat grains do. These are the traditional grains and Pascoe makes it clear systematic agriculture is a part of Aboriginal history - they were not just hunter-gatherers but farmers as well.

Richard Giles Conondale

Tasty Friday at Bankfoot A group of Sunshine Coast locals, keen to improve their jam and chutney making attended the recent Friday’s at Bankfoot House and got some top tips from Martin Duncan (aka The Sunshine Coast Foodie).

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Time for public to get involved in shaping Sunshine Coast’s future

QUEENSLAND’S world leading response to the COVID-19 pandemic has not only saved thousands of lives but has played a major role in Queensland becoming the most attractive place to be in the nation.

Currently, 88 per cent of interstate migration is people moving from other states and territories to the sunshine state. That is an unprecedented number.

What does that mean for the Sunshine Coast?

It means that Queensland’s third largest city can expect to get its fair share of that new migration on top of the substantial number it’s already receiving.

This will put enormous pressure on the Sunshine Coast’s current transport system.

That’s why the Palaszczuk Labor government has co-funded a $15 million business case 50/50 with the Sunshine Coast Council to present options for a future mass transit system.

Doing nothing will see the Sunshine Coast inevitably and literally grind to a halt as private car growth turns the region into one giant car park, costing everyone their lifestyle and, for many people, their job and future.

So what is to be done?

The council will soon be asking the community to have its say on options that will be presented in the mass transit study.

I encourage Sunshine Coast residents to get involved in terms of thinking about and sharing their views on what

kind of place they want their community to be in ten and 20 years.

I think it’s fair to say there are very few people out there who want the Sunshine Coast to start looking like Los Angeles, with wider and wider motorways and larger traffic jams due to limited or minimal public transport options.

Some local commentators appear to have made up their minds already about what they don’t want, presumably for their own vested interests, as there is still no firm transport proposal before them to oppose.

I’m confident Sunshine Coast residents will ignore the petty politicking and roll their sleeves up to get involved in planning the future of their city.

So where are we in the process?

The public has a great opportunity to get involved in council’s consultation over the next couple of months and contribute ideas about how they think the Sunshine Coast’s transport system needs to evolve.

Now is the time for the community to look forward and plan a vision for the Sunshine Coast’s transport future together.

You can find out more about the Sunshine Coast Mass Transit Project and the upcoming consultation at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Council/Planning-and-Projects/MajorRegional-Projects/Sunshine-CoastMass-Transit-Project

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By Sonia Isaacs Clark

IN exciting news for local performers and live entertainment lovers, Australia’s leading busking festival has been renamed and relocated from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast.

The inaugural Buskers by the Lake 2021 is scheduled to take ober place at Lake Kawana from October 29-31. Performers who would like to be part of the event should apply now.

With a new name and a new home the event, formerly known as Buskers by the Creek, is a multi-award-winning festival with an international reputation as a premier busking event since it debuted in 2014.

Kicking off on Friday, October 29 the first event will be the battle of the buskers.

Featuring previous winners, including International superstar Tones and I, the talent threshold will undoubtedly be high so keep an eye out for early bird tickets for this special festival event.

Saturday and Sunday, October 30-31, will feature more than 300 performers wowing the crowds at Lake Kawana

from 10am-6pm.

Entry will be free but don’t forget your sspare change for tips.

The last time the eevent was held in 22019 it attracted more tthan 700 applications a and showcased 300p plus performers to a re record 20,000 festival goers. COVID restrictions may still be a consideration later this year but the event is expected to attract capacity performers and crowds.

The festival will be a unique showcase of music, comedy and dance talent, street theatre, sideshow performances and more. If you are a street performer or a crowd-pleasing busker then get online and apply to perform. Applications are now open and officially close on July 31.

However, there is a cap on the number of performers, so get your application in soon as organisers may close applications early if the cap is reached. www.buskersbythelake.com.au/apply-now Lake Kawana, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina

Glasshouse Musos to rejig their gigs

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By Sonia Isaacs Clark

AFTER nearly a decade of supporting emerging local talent the Glasshouse Musos are keen to continue championing live and local music with a revitalised format to ultimately attract bigger audiences to their events.

Kicking off on Tuesday, April 13 at the Beerwah Hotel the format for the traditional open mic nights will now feature pro-level artists performing long sets half-way through the evening.

This month’s feature artists are Rob Longstaff (vocal, guitar) and Lee Hardisty (vocal, banjo, flute, sax, looper), who will also perform as a duo The Bald Knobs.

The new format will be held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Organiser Michael Whiticker said that over the past 10 years more than 500 performers and an extraordinary 380 different acts had received recognition and enjoyment through the open mic opportunities, and it was now time for a change of focus.

“While we consistently have around 30 people attend these shows we’d love to triple that number,” Michael said.

“We know that by featuring professional artists playing a longer set in the middle of our nights we’ll attract people wanting to see a top quality performance at a local venue for free.

“It will encourage people to make a night of it, come out, have a meal, see some emerging talent as well as a pro level artists,” he said.

The monthly music nights will continue to support open mic artists who will still be given a platform to perform at the beginning and end of the night. An added advantage for emerging artists is that they will be playing to potentially larger audiences while also having the opportunity to be creatively inspired by more accomplished artists.

“It’s a win-win opportunity for our audiences and artists, who can just turn up and plug into a great PA with no gear to set up,” Michael said.

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International performer to sing in King Arthur rthur TENOR Tobias Merz moved to Maleny several years ago after singing in some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses.

In April, he will be performing in the Maleny Inspiration Project Choir’s production of Purcell’s opera ‘King Arthur’, under the direction of Kim Kirkman.

Tobias said he loved baroque music and this work was a classic. “It’s also great to be able to perform again in public,” he said.

Other soloists include local alto Stephanie Arlidge and bass Dan Smeardon from Brisbane.

The Inspiration Project Choir and Orchestra will be performing at baroque pitch, which is a semitone lower than current pitch. Conductor Kim Kirkman also has some other surprises.

Kim said actors would help to convey the story.

“The original is quite convoluted; we have simplified it to make it more accessible,” Kim said.

“Plus the orchestra will be using baroque-style bows to give the music a more authentic sound.”

It will be performed on Saturday, April 24 at 3pm at the Maleny State School Hall (bookings via www. trybooking.com/BPVXG) and on Sunday, April 25 at 3pm at the Churches of Christ auditorium at Little Mountain (bookings via www.trybooking.com/BPVXH).

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door with COVID sign in. For more details call 0411 425 793.

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Vale John Thompson

A couple of months ago we lost an extraordinary man and musician. After battling cancer for three years, John Thompson died at the age of 56 on February 4. Some of you will have known l would ld have h of his work. If you were a folkie you certainly as he was a feature at Woodford every year for as long as many can remember.

I first came across him at Palm Creek Folk Festival in Townsville in the late ’90s where he performed in a duo with Martin Pearson called Never The Twain. I was especially excited to have come across them. Here was a duo of standards I’d rarely heard. They were funny, politically astute (left wing, of course), clever songwriters and great singers.

I was later pleased to be in a position to employ them and also John’s duo with partner Nicole Murray called Cloudstreet, which they formed in the late ’90s.

Cloudstreet went on to make ten albums, the last few with fiddler and singer Emma Nixon who turned the duo into a trio. If you’d like to hear some of John’s work go to www.cloudstreet.org That’ll get you started.

John had already made a name for himself as a barrister working for Legal Aid fighting for the underdog before the lure of a career in the arts became too strong.

He was a fine concertina player and guitarist but it was his beautiful voice and great ear for harmony that we’ll

cherish. Whenever John performed his ringing tones would sit there in your ear long after his act had left the stage.

His other career as a raconteur and wry comedian fitted in nicely with his music but I sometimes wonder if some of those who saw him at a chat session at Woodford even knew him as a musician? They surely did but he was such a wit, you would have been easily convinced if you only knew of him as the funny man at the table!

John was brutally honest about his battle with cancer and kept his Facebook page up to date with his experience over that last year or so. In reference to this, I had a giggle reading Bob Wilson’s weekly mailout where he mentioned that fellow musician Steve Cook had posted on his Facebook page: “Thinking about my friend John”, which, as Bob said, a few people construed to mean John had already passed. At one point John popped up among the RIP comments with: “Me too”.

As John himself said at the end: “Nothing kills a gig like going on too long”. So he stopped his medication.

It was time to go. Among his final words were: “Let the wave take me in to the shore”.

Thank you John. As well as everything else you were a kind and gentle man, who it was fittingly said of: “When you live in the hearts of those you love you never die”.

Michael

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

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What’s your favourite meal of the day?

I have to say mine is definitely morning tea. Yes, I know you’re thinking that’s not a meal, except when you go to The Lookout Café at Glass House Mountains and try one of their generously portioned homemade tasty treats that can definitely be considered a meal.

Many who look in a cabinet of sweet goodies can’t go past a rich cheesecake.

On the day I visited the choices were cherry ripe or Bueno.

However, for me the go-to is always a scone, well two actually, served with jam and cream, and a mug of my favourite almond mocha.

Brownie, on the other hand, enjoyed the opportunity to grab a rather yummy

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ELECTED ED More Maleny-Kenilworth Road frustrations ahead

THE Department of Transport and Main Roads recently reduced the speed limit on two sections of MalenyKenilworth Road between Maleny and Conondale. The 80km/h zone from near Dixon Avenue through to Sidney Lane at Wiita is now 70km and a short section on the eastern side of Conondale was reduced to 60km/h. The 60km/h zone though Conondale has been extended west to the intersection with Meadow Lane.

While some in the community will welcome this, I’m not happy. I’m disappointed that, yet again, instead of upgrading roads for the safety of the community, the solution is more speed reductions. There’s no way around it.

Maleny-Kenilworth Road needs upgrading.

Joyce Newton OAM Memorial Bursary

Ebony King is a brilliant year 12 student from Glasshouse Christian College. Last year she won my second annual Joyce Newton OAM Memorial Bursary, which included a $1,000 Concept Computers voucher, tabling of her speech and dinner at Parliament House.

Late last month I welcomed Ebony and Jade (of Green Valley Fingerlimes)

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to Parliament House. We shared a delightful evening with two of Joyce’s children – Jen and Carl – and we all found it a pleasure to get to know Ebony. With young people like her, Queensland’s future is in safe hands.

It’s the final straw for single-use plastics!

The Queensland Parliament has voted to ban even more single-use plastics following the plastic bag ban in 2018. Plastic straws, stirrers, plates and cutlery will all be things of the past come September, and it is my hope that over the coming years we will find less plastic as we travel around our roads, waterways and National Parks. Plastic straws will still be available for people with disabilities who genuinely need them but for the rest of us it’s time to invest in a reusable straw! The legislation seeks to achieve a whopping 20% reduction in plastic pollution resulting from single-use plastic by 2023. We are making the world a better place and I was really pleased to support the legislation.

WITH construction works progressing well on the Beerwah library extension, I’m delighted that our local community is also thinking ahead to its completion, which is scheduled for late June (subject to weather and site conditions).

It has been suggested that the official opening of the facility could coincide with an expo of sorts, showcasing many community groups operating throughout our townships. There are new residents who would certainly benefit from being able to discover what community groups and interests we have! Do you have any ideas that could also coincide with an opening event? I’d really like to hear your thoughts. Contact my office via division1@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or call 5420 8987.

Anzac Day

I’m pleased that we will be able to pay our respects on Anzac Day at community marches and services again in 2021. In addition, the inspiring driveway dawn services that began in 2020 will also continue and are a great way for everybody to share their thanks, no matter where they may be on April 25. As we all know, however, our new normal is to respond to any health alerts that may present. Please remain COVID safe and follow event requirements in honouring our Anzacs this year.

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Heritage events

Also in April, council’s Cultural Heritage Services team will deliver a free morning of guest speakers at the annual Heritage Symposium on April 29 at the Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct. From 10am–2pm hear talks focussed on the themes of heritage, sustainability and the environment. Bookings preferred online at https://heritage.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au or phone 5420 8600.

Bankfoot House is also hosting a Mother’s Day celebration as The Drama Merchant returns with The Radioplay Hour production of the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott ‘Little Women’ – a fun interactive performance with audience participation when radio was the heart of family life.

It’s on Friday, May 7 with performances at 11am and 1pm. Purchase tickets at www.thedramamerchant.com.au

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My meet-and-greet sessions will remain on hold for now but please call or email. You can also get various Division 1 and regional updates via Facebook www.facebook.com/ CrRickBaberowski

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Hail the snail!

Common garden snail GARDENERS for centuries have battled against a dreaded mollusc marauder – the snail (and its craven cousin, the slug).

Nobody really knows how many species of land snails there are in the world but some estimate that it could be around 60,000.

Not all are pests and most play a vital part in the delicate web of life that sustains our natural systems.

We all know the common garden snail.

It’s an introduced species originating from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. But did you know that they are the same snails that are served in fancy restaurants and called escargot?

As a kid, one of my favourite weekend jobs was to collect as many snails as possible from the backyard garden (and it would be a full small bucket at times) and feed them to the chooks.

However, there are some snails we should be aware of.

In my garden I’m lucky not to have common garden snails but in their place are plenty of the smaller Asian tramp snails.

These cream to light brown small snails look delicate and harmless but they are a real problem for backyard vege patches and have become a significant pest in nurseries, market gardens, vineyards, small crops and even in bushland areas.

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In these trying and stressful times, your garden can be a healthy retreat, to work in, (stay fit), slow down in (relax and heal) and also enjoy the beauty of the natural world (look after your mental health).

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To keep you safe and healthy, we are encouraging distance between customers and ourselves (at least 3 koalas or one decent sized kangaroo), providing hand sanitiser for you and our staff to use and have an outdoor nursery with lots of space and fresh air.

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There has never been a better time to get busy in your garden, great weather for planting and grow the plants that will help make a better life for you and the nature around us. Keep gardening and keep healthy.

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One snail which Biosecurity Queensland want us to keep an eye out for is the giant African snail.

Originating from east Africa, giant African snails have spread to much of the Indo-Pacific region either accidentally or introduced as pets or as a food source.

These behemoths grow to 30cm in length and can weigh up to 1kg.

An outbreak occurred in Gordonvale, north Queensland, in 1977 and a lone giant African snail was found on a property in the Currumbin Valley in 2004.

Last year the snail was discovered 28 times at Australian border checkpoints.

Australia also has some large native snails, with the largest growing to about 10cm in diameter … nothing like the mammoth introduced pest.

The defining feature separating our snails and the giant African snail is that ours generally have rounded shells, while the pest has a long conical pointed shell.

Locally, you might be lucky enough to find one of our common large native snails called the Fraser’s banded snail.

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Giant African snail Its shell can reach a diameter of up to 6cm, with the colour ranging from a tawny yellow to dark brown with black spiral bands.

Fraser’s banded snail can be found living under logs and rocks in areas that are moist and sheltered.

Mostly I’ll find them in my garden after something has made a meal of them so it’s just an empty shell, but occasionally I’ll find the real deal.

These I treat very carefully and make sure they’re hidden away from birds and other hungry mouths.

They are totally harmless for the garden and pose no threat to any of my ornamental or vege plants.

However, keep an eye out for the other massive, introduced ones and report them to the authorities if you think you’ve found one (and send a photo to me – editorial@gcnews.com.au).

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TOOWOOMBA’S iconic Carnival of Flowers is back for 2021, with Sunshine FM 104.9 garden show presenter Penny Hegarty hosting an overnight tour on September 18-19 to enjoy all the joys of the carnival.

Whether or not you have been before, this event never disappoints.

Many months of preparation goes into making this spectacular carnival so successful.

Garden beds are prepared by digging in copious amounts of compost and fertiliser while the thousands of seedlings are being tended before planting. Timing is crucial to have plants looking their best for the eager visitors. Every colour of the rainbow is represented, from the beautiful tulips, ranunculi, anemones, petunias, alyssum and many more. It is a sight to behold.

Then there are the gardens. So many hours of work by dedicated gardeners leave a lasting impression on all who visit. Naturally, all visitors buy seedlings to plant in their own gardens as a lasting memento. The afternoon Carnival of Flowers street parade is not to be missed with many colourful floats participating.

Contributed by Jess Raintree HIGH in protein, low in fat and gentle on the environment to produce, could adding insects to your diet not only improve your health but also help us live more sustainably on the planet?

This is the question we explored at the last bug talk hosted by Mooloolah River Landcare and presented by entomologist Michelle Gleeson.

After hearing about and discussing the numerous pros of eating insects, bug talk attendees were a lot less squeamish about tucking in to roasted crickets and meal worm cookies. How did they taste?

Not bad.

Toowoomba’s parks are in their prime during the festival with Queens Park, Picnic Point and Laurel Bank emblazoned with colourful flowers and scents. There is so much to see and do including Spring Bluff Railway Station with an amazing array of large hanging baskets overflowing with plants of many kinds.

Make the most of this fantastic event by staying overnight. You won’t regret it.

For the full itinerary, contact Penny on 5441 2814 or 0416 028 787 and keep up to date with Penny’s travels by following her Facebook page www.facebook.com/pennysgarden See the ad page 54.

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A bug tasting plate At the current rate of growth, global human population will hit nine billion by 2050 meaning a 60% increase in demand for protein. Grazing animals are already taking up 26% of our ice-free land and are responsible for 18% of carbon emissions.

Could bug burgers be part of the solution? We may have no choice. So next time you are offered a meal worm cookie, have a taste. They are actually pretty good.

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Talking Trades with Hinterland Mowing AFTER a career in hospitality, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic was the catalyst Beerwah local Warren Vollbrecht needed for his long-held determination to be his own boss, and offer his skills and service to the public by turning his side hustle of mowing lawns into a full-time business.

Warren is the man behind Hinterland Mowing – the one who’ll answer your call and the one who’ll tend to your property. He’s no stranger to lawn maintenance and

prides himself on ensuring your lawn and gardens are looking their best.

Along with regular lawn mowing services, which Warren recommends his clients book in fortnightly for best results during summer and every three weeks during cooler months, he also specialises in yard clean-up jobs.

“Regular yard maintenance is important but, as we all know, sometimes things can get on top of us, especially with all the rain we’ve received lately,” he said.

“I recommend a good initial yard clean up to get things back to the way they should be, and then suggest a clean up every three months or so to get rid of any excess growth.

“Winter is a great time to get on top of jobs around your property before summer comes around, giving you peace of mind coming into bushfire season.”

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Congratulations Peachester State School students on your success on the field.

The grandparents of a Peachester family eagerly attended several coaching clinics at the school and the students affectionately refer to them as Fred and Ref. These two community members demonstrated their passion for the sport to the students and this enthusiasm sparked the interest of the students. This positive, confident approach to the gala day softball matches led to the students’ success on the field.

On both days the boys’ and girls’ teams played three or four round robin matches. They played schools such as St Michael’s, Glasshouse Christian College (GCC), and Maleny, Beerwah, Mooloolah, Elimbah and Glass House Mountains state schools.

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OVER a two-week period in March, year 5 and 6 students at Peachester State School have proven their skills and know-how on the softball pitch.

Two gala days held at the Glass House Mountains Sportsground provided an opportunity for the students to refine their softball skills, develop teamwork and meet new friends from various schools around the local area. The students believe part of their success on the field was due to the dedicated coaching program undertaken by their classroom teacher, PE teacher and two enthusiastic volunteer coaches.

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Witta Tennis Contributed by Pauline Fraley Wednesday, March 24: The Wagtails had the bye.

Friday, March 26: Whistlers played at Witta against Nambour ZTA Novas. Sun was out and courts were dry, and we were happy to be on the court playing tennis. There were some good sets with lots of rallies and running. We enjoyed the day and had a good win at the end.

Score was 8-0 sets, 48-18 games. Team was Maree Hooley, Paula Cudmore, Aki Lepper and Annie Quarmby.

Wednesday, March 31: Tennis was cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

Wednesday and Friday fixtures are now on the school holiday break but

there’s still plenty of activity going on at Witta Tennis.

Kid’s fun day with Katya will be on Wednesday, April 14 from 8am–12.30pm, with lunch and refreshments included. Suitable for all ages, cost is $25. Enquiries to Maree Hooley on 0437 295 501 or email mareehooley@gmail.com Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Mondays at 6pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels welcome. Enquiries to 0437 295 501.

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Contributed by Jenny Oxenham Wednesday, March 23: A 4BBB ladies stableford competition was played with first place going to Karen Heading and Narelle Thamm with 36, runners up Gillian Eason and Sharrol Perdriau 33, and third Debbie Hansen and Mo Lawrence 31.

Saturday, March 27: The men’s monthly medal competition was held.

A grade first place went to Marcus Wellington with 69 on a countback from Brendan Duncan and Corey Zammit both 69; runners up Garth Bailo with 71 on a countback from Corey Wallyn 71; and third Mike Finley with 73. B grade first place went to Carey Catherall with 69, runner up Don Lemon 73 on a countback from Dave Scott 73, and third Ron Smith 74. C grade first place went to Tom Kennedy with 67, runner up Chris Pottinger 68 and third Geoff Smith 70.

Sunday, March 28: An 18-hole nett juniors event was held with first place

BeeGees Football Club

Contributed Jodie Morgan It has been a wet start for our teams in regard to training and games. Our senior women’s team utilised the club room and participated in an inside fitness session which got their heart rate elevated. Unfortunately, their first home game was cancelled due to the fields being too wet.

On Saturday, April 10 our Premier men’s team was up against Woombye FC with Woombye proving too strong on the night for our BeeGees men being defeated 2 – 8. Goal scorers were J Green and D Campbell. Our Reserve men’s team were defeated 0 – 9.

Saturday, April 17 from 4pm will be our Reserves and Premier men’s first home game against Kawana FC. The canteen and bar will be open.

We also have some Friday night home games on April 16 our third Division women and fourth Division men will be playing. So why not come down to the club and support our teams!

Maleny Bowls Club going to Jaxon Smith with 72, runner up Dean Sae-Ung 73 and third Natasha Larard 74, on a countback from Jett Weizman, Billy Perske and Sophie Thomsen, all 74.

Wednesday, March 31: A ladies’ American foursome was played with first place going to the team of Seri Tytherleigh and Tony Bishop with a score of 74.375, runners up to Barbie Norman and Penny Edwards with 74.5 and third to Margaret Trigger and Margaret Goodger with 75.25.

Unfortunately, the Saturday, April 4 competition for John Oxenham Day had to be postponed because of the rain.

This event will be rescheduled soon so keep an eye on the games coming up.

If you cannot get by without playing a round of golf, with no competition games at present you can phone the Maleny Golf Club on 5499 9960 or go to the website www.malenygolfclub.com to book in for a g game. fe Ronnie Woulfe wearing one of our o Goannas polo shirts

Contributed by Miles Allen Recently the winner at the bowls club has been the rain and the ducks.

Unfortunately, us bowlers have not been able to play much with both home and away games being cancelled.

On Friday, April 9 we got back on the green with 21 people bowling and the weather was very kind. Winners were Tom Ukkola, John Williams, Sally Squires, Judith Lees and Miles Allen.

Chocolates were given away for touchers and maximum scores and there were too many winners to mention.

However, the following won two chocolates: John Williams, Joe Walters, Kay Gesch and Sally Squires.

Congratulations to Jack Williams who played very well in his first game of bowls.

On Sunday, April 18 we are having a skills training session for everyone.

This is a free event and morning tea is provided. A game will be played afterwards to use the new skills and a sausage sizzle will follow. It will be a fun,

sport Mark Paine from Mapleton Bowls Club and Mick Bulger from Maleny Bowls Club add to the scoreboard in the monthly pairs competition informative morning. Contact the Club if you want to attend.

Congratulations to Mapleton Bowls Club who reached their 75th anniversary recently and have spent time reminiscing and celebrating. Chairperson Phillip Lester paid tribute to the many volunteers who have contributed over the years to the success of their club.

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Just arrived are our Goannas polo shirts , if anyone wants to purchase one please get in touch with Kristy via email treasurer. bgufc@gmail.com.

Look forward to seeing everyone at the club for our home games. If anyone in the community is looking to volunteer, we are always looking for volunteers in the canteen and bar at our home games. If you are interested, you can get in touch with Amanda via email secretary.bgufc@gmail.com.

Contributed by Ken Barker Stunning weather bathed the high country on Thursday, March 25, filling the lawns. Sarah Widin pegged out against visitor Ricki Barrett from Caloundra 26–4, while Ted Singleton 26 pegged out against Vince Carbery 7. Wallace Roy and Alice Spittle had a good win against Lynette Evans and Helen Uhlmann 18-3. Bev Sockhill and Val Carbery squeezed home, winning 10–9 in a tight match against Donna Manning and Helen Andrews.

Stuart Craig and Donna were victorious against Helen A and Lynette 10-8 on Sunday, March 28, while Wallace had a good win against Miggy Mackie 16-4. Nick Cram and Sarah 23 were too good for Ken Barker and Vince who could only manage 16 in a tight game.

April Fool’s Day saw Wallace and Bev beating Janelle Wilson and Lynette 18-12. Ken 18 lost to Vince and Sarah 21

in a game where the result was unclear until Sarah pegged her ball out at the end of a good break.

Sunday, April 4 proved too wet. No play was recorded on the Maleny lawns.

Ken played away at Stephens Club on the weekend with three wins from four games in an enjoyable well-run tournament. Thanks to Stephens Club for organising it in the shadow of COVID. Our excellent, well cared for lawns are on the right-hand side of the Maleny Showground.

Play days are Thursdays and Sundays at 2pm for 2.30pm. Contact Sarah Widin for other days. Coaching is available on Saturdays at 8am.

For details contact president Sarah Widin on 0417 640 704, vice president Vince Carbery on 5494 2193 or secretary Priscilla Vickers on 5494 3555. www.rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au

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Worried about your life’s direction?

Maybe you’ve lost control, either at work or at play. Professionally you may not feel up to the task. At home you’re dissatisfied. Could it be that you’re living someone else’s dream?

Don’t get caught in their web of discontent. If necessary, it might be the time to break away and go solo.

Why can’t everyone be as calm as you Taurus? Perhaps world peace wouldn’t seem so elusive. But don’t worry about the more worrisome issues of the planet just now. There are more urgent matters in your own backyard to attend to. Should someone close request help, offer support. In time, the favour will be repaid ten-fold.

Much as you want to take control of a current situation, you should step back and see whether someone else takes the initiative. Don’t offer help unless you know it’s really needed. Sometimes you just have to let others clean up their own mess. Financial concerns assume more importance as expenses increase.

Every now and then, you question whether you’re truly content. Sometimes this concerns relationships but the focus this week falls more on work. Remember, you can find a resolution to most problems.

Either sort it or change direction – the choice is yours. This week it’s directness that will win you favours.

Enjoy the relative calm of this week as you slip into a more relaxed mode and stay pretty much unflappable. You’re more able to take life as it comes. If you have put a little extra effort into recent duties, this could be a time of reward.

Deservedly so. Expect surprises or sudden opportunities.

It’s time for a reality check Virgo.

Try to regain control, otherwise the cosmic forecast is for more upheaval. Have a little burning ceremony for any faded dreams that have already passed on. Even if you feel overwhelmed by the enormity of this task, the best course of action is to just get on with it. It will be cathartic.

Don’t know about sticks but this week it’s verbal stones that could break your spirit. If someone is being deliberately cantankerous conflict could follow. Someone needs to be the peacemaker. Let it be you.

Lead by example – it’s a role you usually play well. Of course, there are more challenges than usual to cope with.

From time to time, the least amount of effort can bring the biggest rewards.

Scorpios have charm and confidence but this week your indomitable spirit steers most things your way. Plus your words and actions ensure you deliver the goods. It’s a winning formula when you’re urged to mix business with pleasure.

If life flows faster than usual, don’t panic. The universe rarely asks us to cope with situations we’re not ready for. This week it’s important to express emotions – even the darker side of your character. If a separation has been brewing, it could be time to make the move. If at a crossroads, someone older could offer advice.

So you’ve finally acted on your wilder ambitions. This means lucrative times ahead. If you’re on a career path, push it for all it’s worth. Financial prospects look bright and a penchant for speculation should show a great return. Ditto with your love life. Couples should forgive past misgivings and don’t be afraid to express your emotions.

Expect changes, with real breakthroughs likely in both personal and professional matters. The cosmos continues to encourage career development and you’re astute enough to realise you’re being put in a position of power. Love could just as easily flourish alongside work, either with a present partner or someone new.

As one phase of your life comes to an end, you trade what’s worn out for something a little different. Be ready to detach from whatever no longer suits you. Romantically you’re ready for some online chat. Financially you’re not. While the wolf isn’t at the door yet the bills soon will be – so budget accordingly.

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With family issues threatening conflict, patience helps you keep a balanced viewpoint and, in these money-challenging times, it might also pay to keep an eye on finances. It’s not that loved ones can’t be trusted, just know what they are spending. In matters of the heart, online or long-distance love could be easier than imagined.

Hang the ‘do not disturb’ sign Gemini. With the Sun moving through your 12th house of subconscious and endings, privacy takes priority. Even if your social life is already dialled back, you crave more solitude. It’s a time of healing, so be gentle with yourself through some quiet meditation, preferably in nature.

Money remains a niggling need but there’s nothing like feeling the pinch to prompt ingenuity. If you’ve been putting off the inevitable and not feeling good about it, the week throws you some lessons in prudence and financial planning. The downside? Excessive focus on finances could rob relationships of enchantment.

Most Leos are born optimists.

You have the cheek of the devil, often embellishing your achievements and usually getting away with it. Sometimes, though, you overstep the mark. Not so now. Here’s a week when your legendary Leo charm dazzles one and all. Even conflict could work in your favour.

We all make mistakes and sometimes there’s a tendency to repeat said mistakes time and again. So you’d think by now you would have learned to listen to that inner voice that suggests reason. You either heed the lesson or stumble back to square one. Stay clear of money-making schemes that seem too good to be true.

If someone is suddenly taking pot shots at you it’s because you’ve only just come into their sights. Being noticed has its upside but it also finds you in the crosshairs. Envious colleagues are happy to gun down your dreams. Sidestep swiftly and often. No need to broadcast your innermost thoughts. Keep everything under wraps.

Advertise your availability and you should be showered with romantic reciprocation. For some, new love simply happens while others rekindle an old flame.

New friendships could also be forged. For many Scorpios, it’s a week when health, wealth and career all benefit from a planetary thumbs up. All thanks to a full moon in your sign.

The past has a cute way of reappearing on your doorstep when you least expect it. If this sounds like a recipe for disaster, don’t worry. It’s simply a case of using your common sense. By late week, many Sagittarians find their cash flow improves. It’s been a long wait but you may finally start to pay those overdue bills.

There’s much to be said for routine but more recently the same thing day-in day-out has merged into a blur of blandness.

So this week’s hint of romance or a spark of inspiration and creativity arrives just in time.

Throw yourself wholeheartedly into these new options on offer – it could truly be a lifeline.

Periods of high stress can make us feel like we’re losing it, as can being surrounded by people whose values are very different from our own. For most of us the key to survival is to step back, take a deep breath and regain your composure. Only then should you decide what course of action to take.

Often, your best ideas remain dormant in your imagination. Not so now. The cosmos offers you blue skies and boundless horizons. Some days it all looks so good that you’re ready to promise almost anything to make the most of the moment. Use your common sense. If already attached, love feels passionate and very right.

Reassess which aims are worth pursuing and which aren’t, then discard anything (or anyone) that’s become troublesome. At the same time, throw new ideas around with other like-minded or more compatible friends or family. It is said that many hands make light work. Indeed, the planets suggest safety in numbers.

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JUST FOR LAUGHS Unhappy sergeant:

SERGEANT Wilson was appalled to discover that ten of his men were late arriving back at camp following their leave.

As he waited impatiently at the camp gates one of his men finally ran up to him, panting heavily.

“Sorry sir, I can explain,” the soldier said.

“Soldier, this better be good,” his sergeant responded.

“Sir, you see I had a date and it ran a little late. I ran to catch the bus but I missed it. So I hailed a cab but it broke down. I managed to find a farm where I bought a horse but it dropped dead on me.

“In the end I had to run 10km but I am here now.”

Sergeant Wilson was sceptical about the soldier’s explanation but at least he’d made it back to camp. The sergeant thought about it momentarily and then decided he’d let the soldier off this time.

A couple minutes later, eight more of Sergeant Wilson’s men ran up to

the camp gates, panting heavily. The sergeant demanded explanations for why they were all late and each of them told the same story.

Sergeant Wilson eyed them all suspiciously but since he’d decided to be lenient with the first soldier, he decided that it would only be fair to excuse them too.

A few minutes later the tenth and final soldier came running up to the camp gates, panting heavily.

“And where have you been?” Sergeant Wilson snapped.

The soldier quickly responded: “Sorry sir, you see I had a date and it ran a little late. I ran to catch the bus but I missed it. So I hailed a cab but….”

Sergeant Wilson interrupted him: “Let me guess soldier. It broke down?”

“No, sir,” the soldier said. “There were so many dead horses in the road it took forever for the cab driver to find a way around them all.”

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