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FROM THE EDITOR IT has been a strange fortnight putting this edition together.

In one corner we’ve got the aftermath of the devastating storms - those in the firing line and those who responded to calls for help.

We take our hats off to Katrina Odgers and friends who baked 300 scones for volunteers and to Rob Cullen whose house ceiling had caved in but thought nothing of spending the next day helping clean up the devastated Rocky Creek Scout Camp.

And this was after he’d just been to Gympie, spending long days helping that community.

Then there are the Maleny and Montville businesses who have offered ‘hinterland healing’ packages to Gympie businesses to give them a chance to get away and reset.

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In the other corner there’s a sense that normal transmission is eager to resume.

Glasshouse Musos played their first live gig in a long time earlier in the month; The Maleny Players held a sell-out show as well; the QCWA held its first markets of the year at the Beerwah Town Green; and Maleny’s Long Lunch is back in April.

And that’s just the start of what seem a growing momentum of events and activities.

High on anyone’s list should be going to see A Girl’s Guide to World War. Co-creator Katy Forde’s enthusiasm for finding and telling stories is infectious.

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By Mitch Gaynor FIRST stop Maleny, next stop: the world. The return of hometown talents Katy Forde and Aleathea Monsour with their award-winning A Girl’s Guide to World War, marks a new chapter in what they hope is a breakthrough year for the hit musical.

The return of Girl’s Guide, which plays at the Maleny Community Centre for two shows only this month, follows sell-out shows at Brisbane Powerhouse and a Best New Australian Musical award at the Matilda Awards.

And while it’s been a rock ‘n roll ride for Katy and Aleathea since their first performances in 2018, they aren’t resting on their laurels, with plans for a state and national tour topped off with performing at the Edinburgh Festival.

And if that’s not enough, they’re also working on a television series spin-off as well as the production of a new musical.

“You only live once,” co-creator and director Katy said, after listing off her future plans.

“We would really love to push Girl’s Guide around the state and then nationally. And then the goal I’m aiming towards is to take it to the Edinburgh

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Festival and win Best Musical.” The musical centres around a handful of lady doctors in 1916 who despite wanting to go to war are told to stay home instead.

They go anyway, and what follows is a year that changes their lives forever.

Katy said she was still amazed their research had uncovered such incredible stories of women - including Queensland’s first female doctor, the smoking, swearing lesbian surgeon, Dr Lilian Cooper.

“These women have been forgotten, and we’re passionate about bringing them back into the light where they belong,” Katy said.

Katy said despite the success of the musical there was frustration that other characters they had discovered could not be explored in more detail.

But rather than let those stories fade, she has started working towards a television series that aims to give them the recognition they deserve.

“I’ve got so many stories I can’t tell but turning it into a television series allows us that,” she said.

“For example [renowned Australian

The cast of A Girl’s Guide to World War author] Miles Franklin was one of the orderlies - she is an incredible story in her own right, but we couldn’t fit it in.”

If that isn’t enough, the couple have plans to bring another musical into production by the end of the year.

“We have this musical that we love and we’ve written called ‘Lottie’ about Australia’s first female film star,” she said.

“She was secretly directing films and is a most magnificent woman. We really want to put it on.”

For Girl’s Guide most recent run, Katy has been able to step back from acting and was excited to have secured Justine Anderson and Simon Burvill-Holmes to head up the cast.

This has allowed her to continue to refine and tweak the show, something she continues to do even after three seasons. Katy said this was part of the beauty of performing in Maleny, which she likened to an “off-Broadway” opportunity.

“Most people don’t have the luxury to do this, but up here it’s like our own little off-Broadway where we can keep testing it,” she said.

“Audiences here are so supportive of changes. We can swap songs, change characters, add harmonies and movement.

We’re very lucky to be able to do that.”

A Girl’s Guide to World War is showing on March 18 at 7pm and March 19 at 2pm.

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Community urged to give voice to town plan

By Mitch Gaynor CONCERNS are growing that the Sunshine Coast Council’s proposed planning scheme will increase densification in some parts of the hinterland and deny other areas growth opportunities.

The council is currently seeking community feedback on the proposed planning scheme, holding a series of seminars across the hinterland.

Glass House state MP Andrew Powell said he was concerned that the draft scheme restricted growth in and around the railway towns and Blackall Range to “Beerwah East” and increased densification only.

Beerwah East has been identified as a major development area.

He also said there should be allowance for light industrial development in Maleny.

“Whilst I want to protect the inter-urban break and maintain the uniqueness and heritage of our railway and range towns, we need to consider how we too can grow responsibly,” he said.

“I believe we can protect the environment, we can protect the agriculture, our farmlands, we can protect our heritage and we can grow.

“And given our existing and soon to be upgraded transport networks it makes sense to better use the railway corridor.”

Glasshouse Country Chamber President Jenny Broderick said it was critical for people to understand what the proposals meant for Glasshouse Country and to raise those issues.

She said Beerwah East would have a “significant impact” and “with that in mind that’s why having our say on the planning scheme in our small communities is really important”.

“We would encourage all members and the community to have active involvement,” she said.

“This all matters, and if we want to protect the culture of our communities we need to have our say now.”

Maleny Forums’ Claire Booth urged residents to give feedback, saying the survey was extensive but not complicated.

“We note that one area of concern expressed by local residents is that Maleny is facing a critical affordable housing shortage,” she said.

“Climate Change is also something our community feels strongly about. This is Maleny’s chance to provide feedback on both these very important issues.”

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In a series of information meetings across the hinterland, this month Sunshine Coast Council explained what the proposed town plan was seeking to achieve. During ‘question and answer’ sessions, the community asked about density and height restrictions.

“We can’t continue to have households with one or two people with huge three and four bedroom houses on large lots,” Council principal strategic planner Jade said in answer to one question. “It’s not matching the housing needs. We look at those

housing needs… particularly close to our centres.” She said height restrictions would also be considered.

“What we’re saying is we might need to look at some areas and if the community has any ideas about where or where that might or might not be appropriate, we will look at that,” she said.

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Steve Irwin Way upgrade delayed after floods, storms

By Mitch Gaynor

THE completion of the Steve Irwin Way upgrade has been delayed by about one month following severe weather that smashed the hinterland.

Transport and Main Roads said it was too early to tell the cost of the repairs, which at the peak of the recovery involved 150 workers undertaking emergency work across the region.

“As soon as it was safe to do so, we had road crews assessing road damage and making urgent repairs to restore access for communities,” a TMR spokesperson told GC&M News.

“Damage assessments will continue over coming months and a significant program of reconstruction works will be required. A budget for road repairs will be allocated once the full extent of damage is known.”

Steve Irwin Way was forced to close due to flooding and fallen trees following the devastating storm that tore through Landsborough and Beerwah in the early hours of March 3.

But the inundation of water has caused a setback in the upgrade that was due for completion by the end of 2021.

“The project did not sustain damage due to the most recent rainfall, however the area is saturated from prolonged rainfall, impacting crews’ ability to work,” the spokesperson said.

“Compaction work required cannot be undertaken until the project area dries out. We are hopeful time can be made up once construction restarts, however, this will depend on weather and construction conditions.”

Other roads including Kilcoy-Beerwah Road were closed for several days resulting in traffic being

diverted through Commissioner’s Flat Road. Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston said he had visited almost every rural road in his division and said the damage was significant in some areas and would take months to regravel or grade. “Due to the great work of council road gangs, roads where there are landslips have now been either reopened or closed to traffic where there is an alternate access road,” he said.

“Local farmers and plant operators as well as council’s works teams have been outstanding in working long days and weekends to repair or make safe the worst damaged areas.

“Thank you also to the huge number of residents who have assisted friends, neighbours and our community throughout and following this weather emergency.”

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COMMUNITY groups are attempting to make Beerburrum Hall an official emergency centre after dozens of stranded travellers sought shelter there at the height of recent flooding.

The strength of the Beerburrum community was at its finest on the weekend of February 26-27, as the Hall turned temporary evacuation centre while waters rose, cutting off the town which was aptly renamed “Beerburrum Island”.

Within an hour of a call going out about stranded travellers, Beerburrum Hall president Patricia Jutila had the hall’s doors open and with the help of many kind community volunteers welcomed visitors to shelter from the unrelenting rain.

It is the third time in the last 15 years the Hall has been used as an evacuation centre – once in 2006 and again in 2011. “One of our members, Dee, shared that there were about 50 or so people seeking shelter at our local shops, including families with children and babies,” Patricia said.

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Businesses deliver with Hinterland Healing

THE Maleny and Montville Chambers of Commerce have been overwhelmed with generous businesses offering to support ‘Hinterland Healing’ packages to help flood-affected business owners in the Gympie region.

Maleny secretary Nicole Hilton said the chambers had been inundated by offers following a callout for mid-week accommodation stays, café and restaurant vouchers and retail vouchers.

The packages were designed to help businesses deal with the stress of the natural disaster.

“We certainly see the damage to property and business but not necessarily the effect it has on one’s mental health,” Nicole said.

“We have been overwhelmed with generosity.

“It’s so great that Maleny and Montville were voted the most welcoming destinations … and it will be great to share that with our Gympie cousins.”

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Landsborough community have each other’s backs

By Jennifer Kent

3AM on a Thursday at Landsborough’s Rocky Creek Camp is usually pretty quiet.

Apart from the usual nocturnal sounds from across the 120 acre property, it’s a peaceful haven for campers and school groups to enjoy.

But earlier this month, a little rumble turned into crushing hail and flying debris as the small town of Landsborough was hit hard by a damaging storm.

Caretaker of Rocky Creek “Scout Camp, Rachel Thomson, said it was incredibly fierce, with the storm ripping through their – and many others’ - property, leaving devastation in its wake.

Showing the strength of the community, a group of over 50 volunteers gathered the following Saturday March 5 to help clean up the property.

It was a mammoth effort due to the extensive damage caused by hail, falling trees, branches and localised flooding.

“The camp’s kitchen had been devastated, we had two RFS crews on site clearing tracks around the property, our low ropes course had been damaged, and we had recently completed our new obstacle course, which had been destroyed,” said Rachel.

“We’ve had to cancel 14 bookings, and it’s hard to say when exactly we’ll be open again. We can’t consciously allow kids back on site until we know it’s safe.”

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While it is a lot to come to terms with, especially considering this is not the first challenge thrown at Rachel and her husband Duncan since taking over as caretakers five years ago -they’ve been through the 2018 storms, 2019 bushfires, 2020-21 COVID-19 - but they are determined to stay positive.

Rachel says she was taken aback by the generosity of the community in coming together to help. “It was truly heartwarming to see everyone helping each other out,” she shared.

“We had a lot of trees and branches fall, even some that had caused damage to our neighbours’ properties, but there was no animosity, everyone just pitched in to help each other.

“We even had kids walking around filling their buckets with leaves.

“It really says a lot for our community.”

With the recovery now reaching a stalemate while waiting on insurance, Rachel said they are welcoming donations of gravel and timber to help rebuild tracks, as well as white goods and tables to help get the camp back on track.

“The community has been so kind to us, especially when a lot of others properties have also been damaged,” said Rachel.

“It’s been overwhelming to see so many people in our corner. We’re so thankful.”

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Clean up continues with the help of community volunteers

Community spirit thrives with scones and a cuppa

By Jennifer Kent

AS THE saying goes, ‘many hands make light work’, and while the clean-up from storms and relentless rain over the past weeks may not necessarily be “light” work, with the help of selfless volunteers such as Landsborough’s Rob Cullen, the clean up across the region is forging ahead.

As an unforgettable storm tore through Landsborough and Beerwah earlier this month, Rachel Thomson, of Landsborough’s Rocky Creek Camp shared the story of the impact it had on their property (see story page 6); across the road, her parents Rob and Kim Cullen had a similar experience at their own home, but as Rachel explained is true to the strength of his character, Rob’s property would have to wait.

“It was about 4am that Dad had phoned to make sure we were all okay, and as I was on the phone to him, the roof of their house caved in,” Rachel shared.

“I sent my husband Duncan over to help and it took him 10 minutes to make the 150 metre walk to their property… the roads were impassable.”

With roof tarped and family all okay, Rachel explained Rob spent the next two days volunteering with the RFS in clean-up efforts, before spending all

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day Saturday, along with some 50 volunteers, helping with the clean-up at Rocky Creek Camp.

This came after he was one of the first to put up his hand to help out in the week preceding as intense rain caused Rob Cullen and major flooding across Rachel Thomson the south east region.

Along with a team of RFS volunteers, Rob was deployed to help with the flooding crisis in Gympie, spending long days helping wherever he was needed.

Rob, who as well as working full time volunteers for the Landsborough Rural Fire Brigade, and is the regional commissioner for Scouts Queensland Suncoast region.

“I’m incredibly proud of my Dad, it’s hard to put into words,” shared Rachel. “After 31 years he’s still my hero and an incredible role model to my boys.”

Rob is no doubt a great example for future scouts.

By Marlene Jennings

IT was a royal touch dearly needed as hinterland communities mopped up after the devastating floods and storms that swept the region in late February.

‘Queen of the scones’ Katrina Odgers baked up a brilliant idea to help feed the hundreds of people volunteering their time to clean up sodden properties.

Katrina, along with ‘king of the scones’, Martin Duncan, and ably assisted by a contingent of volunteers then et about baking 300 scones requiring about 10kg of flour - to deliver to weary volunteers.

“It is about companionship and especially in times like this we need our village and everyone to look after everyone,” Katrina said, adding the response had been incredible.

“We had people with tears in their eyes.”

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An initiative of Arts Connect Inc, this unparalleled weeklong event has evolved from its hinterland grassroots origins in 2010, to an expansive celebration of our regions’ creativity featuring 73 participating artists and galleries across the coastal and hinterland region.

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Ferny Forest campaigners demand to ‘stop the chop’

Maleny’s new Long Lunch

By Mitch Gaynor

FOLLOWING the huge sold-out success of the inaugural Maleny Long Lunch in October 2021, the event is making a triumphant return to the Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion.

On Sunday April 3 one of Australia`s greatest musical talents, Rai Thistlethwayte, of Thirsty Merc fame will travel up the hill to wow audiences at the second Maleny Long Lunch.

Rai is well known for the classic hits he penned as front man of pop giants Thirsty Merc,such as ‘20 Good Reasons’, ‘In The Summertime’ (the Bondi Rescue theme song for over 11 years) and ‘Someday, Someday’ plus many more.

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THE push to save Ferny Forest from being logged by the State Government is gathering pace after a protest attended by over 230 people and the tabling of a parliamentary petition in Brisbane.

Save Ferny Forest campaigners have also now initiated a “Fridays for Ferny Forest at Four”, during which people will be able to undertake regular activities at the site.

The petition to state parliament demands a valuation of the timber versus the recreational, social and ecological values of the area.

“Your petitioners therefore request the House to do all within its power to block the imminent logging from going ahead or at least provide us with a report weighing up the economic value of the harvested logs against the area’s ecological, cultural, and recreational value (in dollar terms) that will endure for generations to come,” the mortatorium stated.

The government signalled its intention to log approximately 50 per cent of 130 acres of the region, also known as Beerwah State Forest, in December 2021.

It is rushing to clear the high value hardwood trees from the forest before the area is locked up as national park in 2024. Sunshine Coast Economic Council’s Liaison and Advocacy Officer, Narelle McCarthy, addressed about 230 protesters at Pioneer Park in Landsborough on Friday March 11, saying they were working closely with the state government to press the case against logging.

“They hear it. They understand. But they’re still going through their planning stage, so we can’t afford

to lose any momentum here around why the forest is so important to everyone and our native wildlife,” she said.

Caloundra state MP Jason Hunt addressed the crowd saying he was against the logging and had signalled his sentiment with the Environment Minister.

Division 1 Councillor and Sunshine Coast Council Deputy Mayor, Rick Baberowski, said community values had changed in the decades since the agreement to log, and it was now inappropriate. “That agreement would no longer be acceptable because the balance or the trade-off to the environment is too high,” he said.

Federal Greens candidate Andrew McLean said: “People power has sent a clear message to the state government. What might be legal isn’t always ethical.

Things change over 25 years. And things have changed.”

Ferny Forest is mapped as core koala habitat and is an important corridor between Mooloolah River National Park and Ewen Maddock Dam. A statement by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries said it was undecided whether to pursue the logging.

Scott Ludlam is Outspoken OUTSPOKEN is back and delighted to be hosting events again in Maleny.

This month former senator, Scott Ludlam, will be in conversation with Steven Lang about his recent book, ‘Full Circle’.

In ‘Full Circle’ Ludlam seeks old and new ways to make our systems humane, regenerative and more in tune with nature.

He shines a light on the bankruptcy of the financial and political systems that have led us here, taking the reader on a journey to all the corners of the world.

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Martin celebrates one year at the helm

By Jennifer Kent BOQ Beerwah’s owner-manager Martin Kavanagh this month celebrates 12 months in business. GC&M News caught up with Martin to see how his first year has been, and his plans for the future.

Investing in business at any time is quite the achievement, let alone in the midst of a global pandemic - how have you found this has impacted on you?

When the opportunity to buy into BOQ’s unique franchise model came up, it was too good to turn down. I am blessed to have an amazing hard working team and the flexibility they have shown over the last 12 months to adapt to all the change has truly helped us succeed in an otherwise really tough landscape.

Why did you choose to invest in the Glasshouse Country region?

My wife went to school at Landsborough State School so that was the initial connection. My home town in Ireland has a population of just 6,000 people, and there is an amazing sense of community there – I’ve found the same sense of community here in the Glasshouse Country region.

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What makes the region unique for you?

The genuine community spirit and appreciation really highlights that there will always be a place for relationship based banking. At a time where other banks have left the area, I’ve found my customers have really appreciated the assurance that we’re committed to the area for at least the next ten years.

What have been some of your highlights over the past year?

I am very proud of the number of customers we have helped buy a home - particularly the support we have provided to first home buyers.

The number of businesses, sports clubs and local community groups that have moved their banking to us has also been a great endorsement of our work.

How have you been able to support locals and local businesses over the past year?

Mainly by helping to make their banking as easy as possible. We’re really proud of the fact we can meet with personal or business customers at a time and place that suits them. Time is so precious at the minute, so if we

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BOQ Beerwah team can help save customers time, we know we’re positively contributing to their lives.

Can you share little about your community involvement?

As a member of the executive committee of the Glasshouse Chamber of Commerce I am very keen to help showcase Glasshouse as a great place to set up and do business. We also sponsor Beerwah Bulldogs, the Landsborough Loggers and Glasshouse Hinterland AFL, along with a number of other fantastic charity/community groups in the area.

We are keen to help out with volunteer work wherever we can.

What are you most looking forward to in the year ahead?

Touch wood that we’re back to a bit of normality now – I think everyone needs it! The start to the year obviously came with a real heavy COVID impact, and then the recent storms have unfortunately impacted a number of our business customers too. It would be great to get everyone on a good run and spending/supporting our local businesses for the rest of 2022.

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Update with Jenny Broderick Chamber President It’s hard to believe we’re already in March! It has been a rough start to the year, with COVID restrictions, floods and storms, and our Glasshouse Country Chamber is here to support our businesses wherever we can.

If your business has been affected by the recent weather events, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask for help. There are several grants available now and you can access the links for these on our website, under ‘Disaster Support’.

A significant focus of our Chamber currently is the Sunshine Coast Council consultation for the new Planning Scheme.

This is an important opportunity for you to ‘Have your say’ regarding the future of our Glasshouse Country.

Our Chamber has organised to meet with Council’s Manager of Strategic Planning and the Coordinator for the Planning Scheme this coming Thursday 13th March. All members will receive an invitation via email. This

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will be a great opportunity for us to ask the important questions.

We would encourage as many of our businesses from all industries, to join in this meeting with us.

Following this meeting, we will work to provide a submission to Council on behalf of our businesses. We hope you can join us.

Get your calendar ready! We are excited about our next planned events, including; a Thank You Celebration for Lea and Brownie, April Coffee Catch up, Business After hours with special guests, Business Month Breakfast in May with guest speakers … and more.

Stay up to date by becoming a member, and following us on social media.

When you become a member, your membership is valid for a full 12 months, no matter what time of year you join. We would love to have you join us!

Sign up or get in contact via www.glasshousecountrychamber.com.au

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Army veteran’s medals returned

By Mitch Gaynor A GLASS House Mountains Army veteran has been reunited with his service medals two years after they were stolen in a violent home robbery.

Rick Canhan, who served for over 20 years in the Royal Australian Regiment, was handed back his 22 medals by Caboolture police after they were found in parkland by a man walking his dog.

Police told Rick they were located in a bag that had seemingly been randomly dropped in the park just one kilometre from the Caboolture station.

The medals were stolen in October 2019 when thieves smashed through his front door.

The invasion nearly tore the door frame away with the thieves then rifling through cupboards and drawers looking for valuables.

They stole personal items including cash, cameras, keys and a box containing the medals, which included a medal his grandfather received for service during World War II. “I was devastated for a long time,” he said.

“Everything else was covered by

insurance, but obviously not the medals. That was the one thing I couldn’t get back.”

“I think eventually someone got the guilts and dumped it near the police station,” Rick said, saying he thinks he and his wife had passed the thieves in their car as they returned home.

Rick had served around Australia as well as in Malaysia and East Timor.

COMMUNITY

Insect investigators

BEERWAH State High School has been chosen as one 50 schools from Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to participate in the national Insect Investigators science program. This is being run by the University of Adelaide and coordinated in Queensland by the University of the Sunshine Coast, and involves students in the area of taxonomy.

Taxonomy is the science of discovering, describing and naming species. Estimates suggest that greater than 70% of Australia’s insect diversity is still largely unknown to science, meaning they don’t have a formal name.

The program hopes to find and name 50 new species of insect.

For effective taxonomy, the first step is to generate specimens. Students are using Malaise traps which passively collect any flying insects that fly into them (think butterflies, bees and blowflies).

Students safely store everything caught in alcohol to preserve them, and post them to the lab in Adelaide for the next step of the process.

The scientists at the University tests specimens from their specific groups

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Using Malaise traps of expertise, with microscopes and DNA. The goal is to find out what makes each species unique, and that could be anything from the shape of the head, to the numbers of hairs on the legs, to unimaginably tiny changes to the DNA of the insect.

These minute differences allow them to place the species within the broader tree of life, and give us clues about their biology and ecology; all part of the puzzle in understanding our biodiversity.

Beerwah SHS Year 7 Pinnacle class students are excitedly waiting to see if they have caught any new species as they will be given the honour of naming them.

Connect with nature through journaling AWARD-WINNING social enterprise NatureArt Lab is offering a new way of connecting with nature at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny.

With a new series of programs on offer, participants will have an opportunity to learn about nature journaling through creating a personal record of nature observations, building science literacy and learning more about the environment of this precious sub-tropical rainforest jewel.

Led by experienced artist and

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wellbeing facilitator Petra Meer, the first of our nature journaling programs will start on Friday March 18 with an introduction to nature journaling techniques.

Petra has degrees in Art and Design, and holds a Master of Counselling.

She has exhibited nationally and her award-winning illustrations have been commissioned by Parks and Wildlife Services and local councils to illustrate endangered species in fragile ecosystems. www.natureartlab.com.au.

Beerwah State High is one of 50 schools in an insect investigators program

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Diversity celebrated during Harmony Week Men’s shed open day OUR region’s diversity will be on display this week as the Sunshine Coast celebrates Harmony Week.

In the lead up to Harmony Day on March 21, which is observed as the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, there are a number of events happening celebrating this year’s theme ‘Everyone Belongs’.

Saturday March 19 will see two Harmony Week events held locally at Beerburrum Hall and Maple Street, Maleny.

Beerburrum School of Arts will host a Multicultural Arts Showcase from 9am1pm featuring an exhibition of African art and artefacts, as well as local artwork and demonstrations and activities.

‘Maleny Welcome and Belonging Flags’ on ‘The Green’ at Maple Street invites visitors to come along from 9am-12.30pm and write or draw messages of meaning on community flags. Both events are free.

On Monday, March 21, Beerwah QCWA will host a native foods morning tea a little further up the road at My Dilly Bag, Forest Glen, with guest speaker Stella Romagnoli, originally from Uruguay, speaking about creating welcoming communities.

The Harmony Week program will feature important conversations and reflections, along with the colourful array of food, dance, sport, culture and workshops, which highlight the kaleidoscope of faith, linguistic and ethnic diversity of the region.

Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said Harmony Week continued to be a highlight of the yearly calendar.

“This year’s theme is ‘Everyone Belongs,’ which is a wonderful fit for our region,” Cr Law said.

“I trust this year’s events will be a great success, and I encourage everyone to don their favourite orange outfits and enjoy the many great activities and experiences on offer across the region.

“Harmony Week continues to be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the Sunshine Coast’s understanding, respect and compassion for our multicultural and multi-faith communities.”

For more information on Harmony Week celebrations and to download the program, visit www.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/harmonyweek

GLASSHOUSE Country Men’s Shed is building to a busy year ahead including an upcoming Business Opportunities Open Day at the end of March.

The Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed is inviting local businesses to its workshop to see first-hand what the shed is about and how it provides support to the local community.

The aim of the day is to not only meet and greet our local businesses, but to provide valuable awareness and exposure for our shed, it’s members and the service we provide to the community, whilst at the same time providing that same exposure to our valued local business supporters.

Without the valued support of our

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local businesses, we would be hard pressed to maintain the valued support we currently provide.

The shed held its first stall at the QCWA Beerwah Town Green Markets this month and currently has a display at the Beerwah Library where members have been able to showcase their woodworking skills. The open day will be held on March 30 from 8.30am to 2pm at Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed, 352 Peachester Rd, Beerwah.

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Church warden recognised MORRIS House Community Centre’s Ted Pickett was delighted to hand Mrs Miriam Hargreaves, church warden of the Glasshouse Country Anglican Church Community, a certificate of appreciation for the Church’s continued support over many years.

The parishioners donate food on a weekly basis through the GHC Church Community Food Bank, which is also supported by Beerwah Fresh & Save, who have kindly allowed the placement of a food bin on their premises.

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DO you have old tins of unused paint lying around in a forgotten corner of the shed or garage? Not sure of how best to dispose of them?

The national Paintback program is an industry-led initiative to divert unwanted paint and packaging from ending up in landfill and waterways.

Glasshouse Country Simply take your paint to the Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre without charge.

From there it will be partially reused, recycled, processed for further use or disposed of safely.

If you would like to join our group come along to the next meeting on Wednesday March 16, from 6–7.30pm at the CWA Hall in Simpson Street, Beerwah.

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Probus: fellowship, friendship and fun Contributed by John Gyzemyter

ON Wednesday March 23, the Club will hold the Annual General Meeting for 2022. In February, the Maleny Club celebrated its 35th anniversary.

Probus is a worldwide organisation for retired and semi-retired members of the community. Its primary aim is to provide the three ‘F’s – Fellowship, Friendship, Fun. Guest speakers are a main feature of the club.

An interesting list of guest speakers is planned for the coming months.

At our February meeting we had the Caxton Legal Service who spoke about rights and obligations when considering moving into a retirement village.

At our AGM we will have Verena Olesch, general manager of the Maleny Botanic Gardens, as guest speaker.

For our April meeting we welcome guest speaker Victoria McGuin, editor of the Hinterland Times.

Our meetings are held every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Uniting Church, Maleny from 10am finishing around 12noon after a scrumptious morning tea provided by the wonderful ladies from the CWA. Trips and outings are also a feature of the Club’s activities.

World Day of Prayer 2022 ENGLAND, Wales and Northern Island will be the countries in focus for World Day of Prayer (WDP) on Friday, March 18.

Local services will be held at the Mary MacKillop Centre, Beerwah and Maleny Baptist Church at 9.30am.

Believing that prayer and action link people together around the globe, organisers of the 2022 WDP service said that the countries were steeped in history, with writers reflecting on the theme of “I know the plans I have for you”. saying the countries were steeped in history.

“Through exploitation, piracy, trade and colonisation, we industrialised early, and saw developments in science, maths, medicine and industry. We are increasingly more aware of the role of the

empire in the slave trade and the effects of technological advances on climate change.” WDP writers stated.

Attendees are invited to unite for one global theme of prayer celebrated in more than 170 countries, while also meeting others and gaining insight into the culture of a different country. Following the service guests are invited to enjoy a fellowship morning tea and refreshments.

COVID-safe requirements will be in place at all locations. Pre-bookings will be essential for those wishing to attend at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Montville by contacting Carole Phillips on 5445 7839 or carolephillips@bigpond.com. To find out more about World Day of Prayer, visit www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org

Explanation of the service booklet cover art: Medium: Textile – Embroidery, Appliqué and Metalwork Artist: Angie Fox. Angie is an embroiderer and vestment designer from Derby, England.

She writes, ‘Following the theme given, I have used several images to depict the key words as follows: Freedom: an open door to a pathway across an endless open vista. Justice: broken chains God’s Peace and Forgiveness: the dove of peace and a peace lily breaking through the pavement.

Overall: the rainbow represents the overreaching love of God.”

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HINTERLAND

‘Unprecedented weather’? Let Inigo be the judge of that

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Contributed by Helen Page Soon after the family moved to Peachester, on 2 February 1893, Inigo measured the record rainfall for Australia which still stands, 35.71 inches (907mm) in 24 hours.

Considering the extensive flooding and damage to homes, businesses and roads we have just experienced, imagine if there had been 907mm in any 24 hour period during that “weather event”.

Weather observation and forecasting became Inigo’s life-long passion.

In 1935 he established the Crohamhurst Observatory, where he continued to observe and research weather phenomena until his death in 1954.

Inigo believed that an understanding of Australia’s extreme weather patterns would be crucial to the future of primary industries in this country.

Carrying forward the work of early meteorologists and astronomers, he searched for answers in the movement of the planets and the influence of sunspots, and attempted to identify weather cycles.

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The Heritage Centre is open to the public on the fourth Sunday each month, from 10.00am to 2.00pm (next regular open day Sunday March 27). It will also be open on Saturday March 19 during the Peachester Village Markets.

Source: PHC Inigo Jones collection

COMMUNITY PLANT SWAP’N’SELL SATURDAY 9 APRIL

The Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network (GMAN) is hosting a plant swap’n’sell at the Uniting Park, 1/11 Bruce Parade, Glasshouse Mountains (in front of the Neighbourhood Centre) from 8.00am on Saturday 9th April.

GMAN is a volunteer community group advocating ecologically sound and sustainable development in our region.

Join us for a fun way to meet fellow gardening enthusiasts. This is a great opportunity to thin out unwanted plants in your garden and replace them with other varieties at little or no cost.

We request that plants be clearly labelled in clean containers, healthy and free of weeds, preferably with specific growing and care details.

Seeds, seedlings and tube stock will also be accepted.

Some species of local tube stock will be available from our recently re-established native plant nursery.

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interest in the work of this famous local resident; and with the help of the Jones family the group has built up a significant collection of photographs, documents, charts and memorabilia relating to Inigo’s predictions and study of the weather.

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WHENEVER there is a “severe weather event” like the recent flooding rains in SE Qld, the name Inigo Jones comes to mind, and there is renewed interest in this local weatherman whose forecasts made him a household name throughout Australia.

Inigo Jones (1872-1954) came to Peachester with his parents in 1892, settling on the property they called “Crohamhurst”.

Prior to this, Inigo had worked for Clement Wragge, the State Government Meteorologist, and he brought with him a set of weather instruments which he set up in the garden at Crohamhurst.

Koala Action Inc will be in attendance with koala-themed gifts and bric-a-brac. Sales of these items raise much-needed funds for sick and injured koalas in care.

Come along and support these two locally run groups and improve your garden! Please note: ALL SALES MUST BE CASH ONLY.

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IN LOCAL BUSINESS Introducing just some of the inspiring local business women of Glasshouse County and Maleny

Dr. Mignonette Tamayo

Tracy Mellors

Carolyn Williams

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Dr Mignonette tamayo believes that doing what you enjoy is very important when choosing a career path, and as the owner of Lifestyle Skin Health Clinic, she does that every day. After working over ten years as a gP in Darwin, Mignonette’s interests ultimately led her to developing her career in skin cancer diagnosis and management. “i realised how common it is to see cases of skin cancers in this country and how few gP’s are adequately equipped and trained,” she said. “i saw the enormous and urgent need for more doctors to look after numerous patients with skin cancers.”

After practising skin cancer medicine and surgery exclusively for over seven years, in 2020 Mignonette opened her clinic based in Landsborough at Landsborough Shopping Village near Australia Post. Mignonette’s specialist skills include skin checks, dermoscopy, chemical chemotherapy and immunotherapy (field treatment), biopsy, curettage, electrocautery, skin excisions, primary closure, skin flaps and skin grafts; she also offers removal of moles, cysts, skin tags and other superficial skin lesions for cosmetic reasons. recently, she’s added cosmetic injections to her list of services she offers her clients. “i believe nobody should die of skin cancer as long as they are diagnosed early and treated adequately,” she said. no need to wait to get checked. All skin check consultations are bulk-billed.

Tracy provides compassionate in-person and online mental health and wellness support to individuals and groups. She has two university degrees and is a student of Life.

Alongside private practice, Tracy has 20 years of experience working with people within government-funded programs such as Family Support and Disaster Recovery Counselling in addition to her cherished role as a social worker and counsellor at a Women’s Health Centre.

Tracy is passionate about working with people and provides therapeutic counselling support and groupwork across a broad range of topics. These include: depression and anxiety, grief and loss, selfidentity and body confidence, nutrition for mental health, healthy relationships, healthy aging and life transitions.

Tracy offers person-centred, evidencebased support aligned with clients’ needs and goals. Compassion and mindfulnessbased approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy are a few examples. Expressive Art Therapy, Walk and Talk Therapy and hypnotherapy are also soughtafter options as they further support clients’ goals and desired behaviour changes. Tracy provides strength-based, compassion-focused care across allabilities and within NDIS can offer support to all NDIS participants; NDIA-managed, plan or self-managed. Tracy is also a registered ACA supervisor providing professional supervision to counsellors.

Carolyn has proudly practised law in the Maleny and Moreton Bay region since the early 1990’s. She has broad experience in commercial, property, leasing and litigation law, acting for large and small businesses alike. Carolyn also has a keen interest in succession planning, wills and estates. Her specialised advice means clients benefit from her almost 40 years of experience, as she works together with your accountant, financial planner and other professionals to ensure your assets are properly protected and appropriately distributed.

Carolyn and her lember and Williams team bring a proactive, client-focused approach to all legal solutions. laW’s lawyers are ethical, practical and approachable. They may be city trained and experienced – but totally focused on delivering small town personal attention to every client.

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Community always comes first for Nita

By Mitch Gaynor A HUMBLED Nita Lester was awarded the Zonta Club of Blackall Range Woman of Achievement for 2022 at the Maleny Community Centre last week.

Zonta Club’s Ann Koenig revealed Nita as the winner at the International Women’s Day event, saying Nita was a tireless and enthusiastic volunteer across a range of community projects.

Nita is president of the Mapleton Community Library where she runs classes on classical art and botany, including classes for young children, and is also director of the Blackall Range Care Group.

“She is a botanist, artist, designer, publisher and volunteer. What a woman.

Congratulations Nita,” Ann said.

“Nita works enthusiastically in the community. I was told that if there’s anything going on in Mapleton, Nita will be involved.”

Nita was quick to say the award belonged to all volunteers in the community.

Nita Lester Ann Koenig “The only words I can say is to reverse everything you said and put volunteer first,” Nita said.

“Community to me, and I’m quite sure to absolutely everyone here today, community is number one.

“Congratulations to all of you because that’s where the congratulations belong.”

Judi Ross-Smith and Pat Habner

Katy Forde and Aleathea Monsour

Margaret Henderson and Jan Cornfoot

June Robson and Norma McLeod

Zonta scholarship applications open APPLICATIONS for two annual study scholarships valued at $1500 are now open. The Zonta Club Blackall Range scholarships are awarded to female students in their second year of tertiary study.

To be eligible you must be living in the area covered by the Blackall Range Club, be completing at 18

least the second year of study for a tertiary qualification, require financial assistance and demonstrate a commitment to furthering the interests of women and girls in the local community.

Applications close April 30. For further information please email scholarship@zontablackallrange.org.au

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Glass House Mountains local sharon Chapman has spent half of her 20 year career based right here in the hinterland, and spends her free time training assistance dogs, volunteering at the Information Centre, helping with sconetime and fundraising for The Compass Institute. as a Relationship Coach, sharon is qualified in counselling and coaching and uses an integrated holistic approach with her clients, through the use of 14 different holistic modalities.

Coming through a childhood trauma of her own, including family mental illness and suicide, she wanted to find ways to help others deal with mental health issues and has dedicated her professional career to helping others. specialising in working towards positive mental health, sharon’s area of expertise includes relationship conflict and resolution, reducing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as deeper modalities such as inner child and generational healing.

This year, sharon’s husband Giuseppe – a local strawberry and macadamia farmer – is coming on board to help facilitate a number of personal development workshops: ‘The Farmer and The Coach’ were developed to assist men and women, but Sharon shares she is qualified to treat all members of the family.

Recently, to extend her knowledge and expertise with the wider community sharon has begun sharing a range of free educational ‘one minute wonder’ videos on her Instagram page, providing positive mental health messages.

Sarah Kwarcianyi started Masterpiece Dance, Beerwah in 2015 and it has blossomed over the last 8 years, largely because Sarah has built an excellent team of strong women to help grow and expand the business.

The team of inspiring local ladies include: Michelle Gela, the senior acrobatics teacher; Keely Lister, the senior dance teacher; and Erin Taylor, their amazing administration assistant; plus, countless other teachers and assistants over the years, such as Gracie Ulrick, who have been given the opportunity to shine and thrive in their first jobs. all these passionate professional women deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated for their part in growing Masterpiece Dance into the family it has become.

Sarah’s heart has always been to be a light in the dance world by providing positive, family-friendly activities that are affordable and safe. Sarah and her amazing team believe that dancing is good for fun, friends, fitness, flexibility, strength, self-esteem, confidence, expression, creativity and they love sharing that passion with their Masterpiece Dance family.

On a personal note, Sarah is an inspirational leader, mother of four and wife to proud husband Lewis.

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IN LOCAL BUSINESS Introducing just some of the inspiring local business women of Glasshouse County and Maleny

Bernette Ledger

Tracy King

Bernette is a Chinese Medicine Practitioner at her business, Acupuncture @ Beerwah.

Bernette has embraced the study and practice of Chinese medicine and has been in practice since 1999 and in Beerwah since 2013.

Seeing the benefits for herself, family and friends and the greater community, has made it a lifelong interest and passion.

Her qualifications and accreditation include a Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture), moxibustion, cupping, Chinese herbs, visible red spectrum laser therapy, Chinese exercise therapy, senior first aid, return-to-work certification and work cover provider.

Bernette has been privileged to meet and treat many wonderful people over her years in practice and being a sole practitioner, Bernette is the one that you will see when you book in.

Bernette has developed the skills to enable and encourage people to take responsibility for their own health.

Bernette is particularly careful to make sure that all linen is replaced and cleaned after each appointment.

Treating all types of ailments such as sciatica, stress and anxiety, fertility and pregnancy issues, chronic pain as well as general wellbeing; she looks forward to assisting people to understand and manage their health issues.

With a ‘no nonsense’ approach providing direct and concise legal advice, Beerwah Law’s tracy King has been serving the Beerwah and hinterland community for 19 years.

With a career spanning almost three decades, tracy brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion to her clients through her years working in many areas of law including property, commercial, estates, wills, enduring powers of attorney and family law property matters. tracy shared that her, and her team’s aim, is to “make the legal process easy to understand and as stress free as possible.”

“Our staff are all locals, having either grown up here, or having chosen to make the local area home,” said tracy.

“We are in tune with the residents of the area, and what their concerns and needs are.”

As a small firm, Tracy explains Beerwah Law provide a personalised, tailored service to their clients.

“As a general practice, we can assist our clients with many of their legal needs and we pride ourselves on our practical and caring approach to our clients and the legal issues they may have.”

Along with providing steadfast legal advice, Beerwah Law also offer a complimentary service of perusing and advising on Conveyancing Contracts prior to them being signed.

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Teresa Harrison, Jessi Beasant and Deborah Packard The team at Smartline Beerwah and Woodford are an incredible group of strong, passionate women, helping local people make their dreams a reality.

Teresa, Jessi and Deborah have a unique breadth of financial knowledge and can assist you no matter what your borrowing needs. From home loans to investment loans, business loans or car loans – they’ve got you covered.

Together, this dedicated, friendly and infallible team of women have over 50 years’ experience in lending. They’ll find the most suitable loan for you and ensure your loans are structured efficiently so you save more and spend less.

These ladies are very involved members of our community and regularly sponsor local events.

“Community is hugely important to us,” says owner Teresa harrison. “We love helping residents achieve their financial goals and build personal wealth. Whether that’s buying their first home, building an investment portfolio or growing their own business, we help people make their dreams a reality to do our part in building a happy, strong community.”

Teresa and the team have also assisted many local families navigate the financial challenges of the pandemic. A long-term resident of the area, her business is built on a foundation of long-lasting client relationships.

“Our clients know we genuinely care and that we will do our utmost to get them where they want to be.”

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Alyson Maier Alyson Maier is a planet-loving naturopath, Herbalist, and Energy worker. owner of Green Heart Herbals, Alyson has recently moved into the Glass House Mountains community after spending the last 5 years living amongst the beautiful medicinal forests in Germany, immersed in wildcrafting and growing her own medicines.

There is no doubt that we are currently living through very stressful times, and Alyson is here to help you navigate these times as gently as possible. With a range of modalities on offer, including meditational practices and holistic Herbal Medicine, she can assist the whole of you. Alyson can introduce you to a range of techniques that may assist in restoring sleep and calming anxiety and help nourish our burnt-out and frazzled nervous systems.

Being passionate about environmental conservation, Alyson has authored a children’s herbal adventures series of books, which takes children on imaginative adventures whilst they discover the edible and medicinal benefits of the plants we commonly call “weeds”. The first two books in the series can be purchased through her directly, online, via The Bookshop at Caloundra, or nexus in Maleny, with the third to be published later this year. should you need to get your health back on track or need some assistance with traversing these difficult times we are in, please visit the Green Heart Herbals Website to learn more and book your consultation today!

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JOHN MCGRATH – IS SELLING SOONER BETTER THAN LATER IN 2022?

The first 6 months of 2022 will be slightly unusual, with several calendar events impacting the flow of market activity.

We have the usual Easter long weekend (April 15-18) and the school holidays (April 11-25), plus this year Anzac Day falls on a Monday, so that creates another long weekend. But the big one is the federal election, which has to be held by May 21. Market activity typically quietens down in the month or so before an election, and based on the dates above, it appears likely that this period will commence during or straight after the school holidays. So, that may impact some activity for a few weeks.

It’s probably tradition that has people saying, ‘Let’s wait and see what happens after the election’. There’s a little bit of a stigma which, if you think it through, is unnecessary. But market sentiment is often not logical. Back in 2019, in the week leading up to the election, there were 811 capital city auctions compared to 2,218 the week before, according to CoreLogic. So, there was an impact. Of course, back then property tax policy was a huge issue and the polls strongly suggested that Labor would win, triggering a change to negative gearing.

So, investor buyers, in particular, were a bit on edge and sat on their hands to wait for the result. Their exit from the market prompted some sellers to wait too, given their buyer pool was reduced.

This time around, it will be the lack of predictability about who will win that will have buyers and sellers ‘waiting and seeing’. While we don’t yet know whether investment taxes or anything related to property will be on the agenda, it seems it’s going to

be a tight race and that means a level of uncertainty. So, for peace of mind, some buyers and sellers will sideline themselves until it’s over. If you’re in this camp and you want to avoid selling during the school holidays or pre-election period, then you have until the first Saturday in April (the 9th) to get your sale done – or you can wait till June.

If you’d rather sell earlier, then you have only 8 weeks, which is not a lot of time when you think about everything that goes into a property sales campaign. The pre-planning for sellers usually takes a few weeks. You’ve got to research and interview a few agents, then select the best one, while also preparing your home for sale by organising repairs and any small (or large) renovations you want to do before selling.

Then there’s the styling, the photo shoot, the installation of the signboard and the printing of brochures and DL cards before the first open in your 3 or 4-week campaign is conducted. So, if that’s your mindset, you best get started

now. Alternatively, wait until after the election and any short-term sways in market sentiment thereafter, and you’ll be looking at a timeframe in June.

Now, there’s no reason at this point to expect the market will have significantly changed by June. All indicators at present suggest to me that property prices will hold at their current levels and very likely increase as the year goes on. No matter who wins the election, interest rates will remain low, inflation is likely to keep rising and long-term pandemic-induced trends will be ongoing, such as sea-changing and/ or upgrading to larger houses because people can work from home. This will likely keep buyer demand strong throughout 2022.

However, life with COVID-19 is unpredictable. Will there be another strain of the virus at play later in the year? We can’t possibly know. So, I see a potential advantage in selling sooner rather than later because at least we have some certainty around 3 key factors relating to market conditions.

McGrath CEO & Founder John McGrath 1. Omicron case numbers and hospitalisations are going down.

That’s one of the reasons why the Federal Government has made the call to open international borders to foreign tourists from February 21.

Things are relatively okay on the COVID front for now.

2. Current market momentum is strong, with every capital city and ‘rest of state’ market experiencing an increase in home values in January, according to CoreLogic data.

3. Supply is starting to increase, as was inevitable. More vendors who waited during 2021 to maximise their capital gains are listing now. CoreLogic says new listings were 5.7% higher nationally in January year-on-year.

That’s not enough to change the supply/demand dynamic significantly, but if supply continues to grow, sellers could face more competition from other homes later in the year.

As my regular readers know, I’m not a fan of trying to time the market. People should buy and sell when it suits them personally and then hold their next home for the long term. That’s the way to win in property. But if you’re the type of person who really wants to try and sell at the best possible time, then I see potentially more advantages to selling sooner rather than later. Food for thought…

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Reasons landloRd insuRance is impoRtant in 2022 It has been a turbulent couple of years for the investment property industry and the trend is likely to continue in 2022.

While some things change, one thing remains clear – landlord insurance is a wise investment.

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that the rental world can change quickly, and it is easy to get caught up in the aftermath. Many landlords across the country have come face to face with this reality over the past two years as the pandemic landed and brought with it economic and social implications.

Restrictions and government-mandated actions, like eviction moratoriums, were imposed. These had financial ramifications for landlords and those who had insurance found themselves in a better position than those without.

By and large, the restrictions that were imposed during the height of the pandemic have ended, and it has been business as usual for the rental property industry. But, as we have learned, things have a way of evolving and taking us by surprise. A lot of landlords were blindsided when those COVID restrictions first hit in 2020 and were caught short if they didn’t have the right insurance cover.

Fast-forward to today and it is a case of “never say never”. No-one knows what lies ahead and how it may impact the rental market and landlords. That is why landlord insurance is still a wise investment. Need more convincing?

Here are just five reasons why it pays to protect your investment property. no-one needs insurance – until they do! Insurance can seem like a waste of money, especially if you don’t need to make a claim. Deciding to “selfinsure” (eg. cover the risk yourself) may sound like a good way to save money, but it’s often a false economy.

You may save a few hundred dollars in insurance premiums, but if something goes wrong at your rental, and you’re left facing a repair bill and the loss of rent, those savings will be wiped out and then some. Landlord insurance is competitively priced, offers suitable cover for the most common types of risks and is an investment in peace of mind. Besides which, you can often claim the premiums as a tax deduction.

Beyond your control - Even the best of tenants can have things happen that mean they can’t pay their rent – unemployment, illness, divorce/ separation, death. The right landlord

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insurance can help you recoup those losses. accidents happen - You know the thing about accidents? You simply can’t predict them. You can have the best tenants in the world, but your rental might suffer accidental damage. Things get spilled, things get knocked, things get broken. It just happens. And while your tenants may be responsible for fixing the damage, having landlord insurance with accidental damage cover provides a financial safety net, especially if the damage is substantial and it is not reasonable to expect the tenant to be able to pay the costs (for example, an accidental fire destroys the property).

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CONGRATuLATIONS CASSI NuSkE! Our Hinterland sales team lead

by Cassi Nuske has just taken out the prestigious ‘RateMyAgent Salesperson of the Year’ awards for Beerwah, Glasshouse Mountains and Landsborough. This is testament to Cassi’s formidable work ethic and the raving fans that

At McGrath, we strongly believe that selling your property can be stress free and exciting when you have the right knowledge and insights. A good starting point is to understand what is involved in the selling process, so you are prepared for each stage.

Outlined are 10 key steps to selling a property. For a more in-depth look or to request a full copy of our ‘Selling a Property Guide’ which is filled with information on everything you need to know about selling you property and importantly, how to maximise your sale price, contact your local Hinterland specialist Cassi Nuske on 0415 304 127

what will happen when wild weather strikes. Bushfires, storms, cyclones, floods, and hail can all cause significant property damage. Without insurance, you are left to pay for the repairs yourself. And don’t forget, you may also suffer loss of rent if your tenants must move out because of the damage.

Water works - You might be surprised just how often landlords need to make a claim for damage caused by a water pipe bursting and flooding the home.

One burst pipe can result in thousands of dollars in repairs. Landlord insurance can cover water damage if the cause of the damage is an insured event.

To find out more or to read the full copy of this article, contact our office on 07 5438 8548

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Well done Team Cassi on a stellar achievement!

step 1 Research your local market step 2 Have your property appraised by your local McGrath area expert step 3 Choose a method of sale step 4 Prepare your property for sale step 5 Engage a conveyancer step 6 Marketing of your property commences step 7 Offers received or the property goes to auction step 8 Contract signed and deposit paid step 9 Property settles step 10 Celebrate a great result!

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YOU Green bins are a waste

Firstly, I would like to congratulate Councillor Rick Baberowski and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council on their premonition on what the pension rate rise will be in the upcoming Budget by the Commonwealth Government.

As a resident who is careful on what I discard in my rubbish bins I cannot see why I now have need for a green waste bin. I have lived in Beerwah for 20 years and have only needed such a service once or twice in that time. With the purchase of mowers, whipper snippers, waste mulcher and compost bins etc., I do most of my garden waste recycling for use on my property.

I do not see how I would be able to collect any mulch from the Council Recycle Centre as I do not own a trailer, truck or ute to collect it with; another expense imposed by Sunshine Coast Regional Council which I can do at home.

I say to the council and the councillor, please, have a rethink on this matter as I am sure there are many others within the area who do as I do.

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Right of reply

Robust debate is vital for a healthy democracy and I see that my last letter has hit a raw nerve with many readers as observed by their attacks on my views.

These readers are playing “the man and not the ball”.

My epidermis is thick enough to be dismissive of those who perceive themselves to be intellectually or morally superior, however, nobody has addressed the questions I sought answers for in the previous edition.

So, I will ask them again and invite answers from anybody capable of answering without deviating from the topic or seeking to ridicule others for having an alternative view to theirs.

Can anyone please explain to me how pubs are more likely to spread COVID-19 or its variants as opposed to workplaces, gyms, shopping centres or public swimming pools?

Why is it that I can attend any of the previously mentioned venues but I am not allowed to go the pub; and why should businesses such as pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes have to suffer as the result of an individuals’ choice to exercise their own free will and choose not to be vaccinated?

How does sitting down to consume a beer lesson the ability to contract COVID? If the people in the pub are already fully vaccinated, how does an unvaccinated person pose a threat to them?

How is anybody fully vaccinated if they have only had two jabs considering that now a booster is required for the Omircon variant?

If they have had three shots, how are they vaccinated against the next variant?

If things are as dire and severe as the government would have us believe, why open the borders and why aren’t we in lockdown?

My critics should just answer these questions for me instead of confecting rubbish like “scrambled arguments are literally nonsense”.

Chris McCoomb Glasshouse Mountains

Drowning not waving

“How high’s the water mama? Five feet high and risin’”; sang Johnny Cash. The Sunshine Coast Council’s new prolix-soaked planning scheme infused with its contradictory superlatives: ‘growing sustainability’ (a contradiction in terms), ‘community’s vision’ (largely developer’s interests), ‘growth and development’ (better described as ‘malignant growth’) and on it goes; quite where the public’s suggestions are to go, I’m still struggling to locate. Let me diverge for a moment: rising anthropogenicallydriven temperatures across the tropical oceans has evaporated more water than ever into the heavens; this supersaturated water vapour is forming an ‘atmospheric river’ moving towards higher latitudes, where it condenses rapidly and falls as rain and rain and more rain, and sometimes as ice – the physics of these hydro-meteorological phase changes are not thoroughly understood and we include ourselves here. Now, stir in another La Nina year (say 2024), pop in a full moon and top it up with a low pressure system emerging from the Pacific Ocean and hey presto, a category five cyclone – glug glug! Council’s absurd growth mantra-driven planning scheme shakily underpinned with more concrete, bitumen and glass will be well beyond the reach of the ‘mud armies’ let alone the Navy (remember Cairns to Mission Beach 2011?). Finally, should we cop a dry El Nino next summer with temperatures approaching fifty degrees Celsius, we are both predicting most of Australia’s east coast’s anthropogenically-fire-derived eucalypt ‘forests’ will carbonise, thus

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succumbing to Gaia’s Revenge (See James Lovelock). We, and presumably some of the general public with our collective science and natural history backgrounds must pull the three levels of government into line - they have neither the knowledge nor our interests at heart. Oh, you query, quite why my mother did not name me Jeremiah, I know not.

Jeremy and May

Biloela’s Tamil Family

On March 4, Australian supporters were privileged to join with the Murrugappan refugee family at a zoom conference, commemorating four years since our government’s decree took them from their Biloela home and into detention.

During the inspiring meeting, many local Biloela residents shared personal stories of living with Priya, Nades and their growing children Kopika and Tharnica, all emphasizing how they so quickly had become very valued members of a wider Biloela “family”.

The townsfolk were so positive, sometimes sad yet bravely confident and determined that one day, they will all be re-united in Bilo at long last.

There is still time for our local Federal MPs to persuade Mr Morrison’s government to reverse its decision and allow this wonderful family to return to Bilo before the election.

Peter Milton Maleny

Let me count the ways

Is the Morrison government the most wasteful, inefficient and cruel in living memory? Let me count the ways. 34 of Australia’s largest companies claimed JobKeeper wage subsidies in the second half of 2020 despite actually improving their earnings on prepandemic levels, pocketing a total of $284 millon.

There was no clawback provision

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1. Vodafone regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”), based on the description above.

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HEALTH

to recoup money from businesses whose turnover did not decline by the required 30%. Contrast this with the way Centrelink recipients sent a robodebt were treated.

Many debts were plain wrong and private debt collectors sent to harass people for money that in many cases was not owed at all. This caused incalculable harm and stress; a few welfare recipients committed suicide.

In response to a court action, the government had to repay $751million plus $112million in interest to about 380,000 recipients.

Who can forget the ‘Leppington Triangle’? The National Audit Office valued this land near Sydney at $3.1million but the Morrison government bought it from two Liberal donors for $30million.

Who in the hinterland can ignore the shocking NBN service? We have all paid for it through our taxes. The LNP government promised Australians an NBN service that was as good as Labor’s plan.

Instead, we have an NBN that is already three times over budget and left many people in regional Australia, like the hinterland, still unconnected to the network.

Who can forget the refugees confined in a Melbourne hotel for up to nine years in one room?

Morrison and several members of his government are Christians.

Their treatment of refugees and asylum seekers does not sit well with a Christian’s ethical duty to offer compassion to the vulnerable, the exiled and those in need.

Anne Philtrip Maleny

Thanks to Volunteers

Following the storm that moved through the Beerwah/Landsborough area in the early hours of Thursday 3rd March devastating our macadamia orchard, I wish to thank the numerous family, friends and community, macadamia growers and SES personnel who volunteered their time the week after the storm to bring some degree of order to the devastation.

The amount of support was deeply appreciated and made the massive clean-up job somewhat bearable.

To all who assisted, may I offer the most heartfelt thank you.

Graeme Cheal Beerwah

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ELECTED Disaster Recovery in Glass House LOCALS are still mopping up across the electorate after the horrendous floods and storms. Wherever you travel around the electorate you can still see where the waters inundated properties, flooded roads, mudslides, potholes, sinkholes, falling rocks and trees. Now that the worst is behind us, businesses and farmers are trying to determine the magnitude of their losses. My heart goes out to you all. Please remember that there are plenty of grants available to you. If you do not already know how to apply for these grants, please contact my office on 5318 8100 or Glass.House@ parliament.qld.gov.au.

On a positive note, it was wonderful to see that despite our own challenges locally, the Montville Chamber of Commerce is looking to support and “show some love” to businesses in Gympie and surrounding towns. That’s the spirit of our Hinterland. I just love it!

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House

contractors “are undertaking regular inspections right across the road network. Identified safety hazards are being addressed as a priority and interim repairs may be done until further treatments can be scheduled.”

This is a mammoth job so I urge all of you to drive to conditions and to have a bit more patience than usual around roadworks.

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Still on roads, recently in Parliament I addressed how the government has consulted on the important Bruce Highway Western Alternative.

The highway is critical. It will link Beerburrum to Petrie via the new “city” Glass House Road Woes of Caboolture West. It’s desperately needed as it will offer locals and tourists As mentioned, the flooding hasn’t a genuine alternative to the Bruce. But helped the state of our roads. To their impacted residents have complained credit, Transport and Main Roads (TMR) that they are being kept in the dark. have literally “moved mountains” to Sadly, the is keeping me in open damaged sections of KilcoyPeachester State School Pgovernment & C Presents the dark. I continue to ask for an urgent Beerwah Road, Steve Irwin Way and briefing so I can assist locals affected by Maleny-Landsborough Road. Advice the route and I’ll keep you posted. from TMR is that they and their

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Extreme times

representatives

FIRSTLY, what an incredibly testing time we have had with the February extreme rain event, followed by the furious storm that hit Landsborough and Beerwah in particular. Despite the extensive damage caused by the recent storms, we have thankfully now progressed past the initial most pressing clearance tasks based on safety, assistance to Energex, damage to public assets and restoring core access.

My thanks to everyone involved in our communities remarkable response. We all understand the complete clean-up operation remains a very substantial one and I can assure you that Council crews have dedicated all resources possible to this mammoth task. I’m proud of the thoughtfulness, respect and patience that stands out in times like this, and I thank the broader community for their understanding for any delays on our normal response times for issues as they may arise

Your important views on our regions new planning scheme

I went into politics to ensure our country towns are the best they can be, through the highest standards of design and functionality. By working together as a community, we will ensure they remain authentic, contemporary, country towns with viable rural activity as part of their character.

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Division 1 Sunshine Coast Council

Council is seeking your initial feedback on a new planning scheme for our region by March 31. This important community consultation will set the vision for Sunshine Coast 2041 and assist to shape Council’s plan for managing growth and development within our local government area.

This is your chance to protect the places we love, preserve our natural environment, maintain the lifestyle we enjoy, provide diverse places to work, and create great spaces for residents and visitors. I encourage you to talk with family and friends and consider your future property plans.

To have your say on the future of our region, and importantly, your neighbourhood, please visit Council’s website, haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au This website offers lots of great interactive resources to help you understand and participate in shaping the new planning scheme. You can also explore the Local Planning Directions to contribute to specific surveys on Beerwah – Landsborough and Glasshouse – Pumicestone.

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WHAT’S Multicultural Arts Showcase Where: Beerburrum Hall, 7 Anzac Ave Sat Time: 9am-1pm 19 Cost: Free Info: /BSOAAI As part of Harmony Week, the Beerburrum School of Arts presents an exhibition of African art and artefacts, as well as local art work. There will be a Tai Chi demonstration and weaving craft activities, as well as a face painter, coffee van and tables available for artists.

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Peachester Village Markets Where: Peachester Community Hall, 960 Peachester Road 19 Time: 8am-12noon Cost: Free Info: /PeachesterHall Hosted by Peachester CWA Branch, the Peachester Village Markets have all your old favourites as well as plenty of new stall holders to browse and shop.

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Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival Time: 1-6pm Sat Where: Spicers Tamarind, Obi Lane, 19 Maleny Cost: Tickets start from $125 per person Info: https://thetamarind.com.au/events/ sunshine-coast-asian-food-festival-2022/ Come and enjoy incredible Asian food and cooking demonstrations in the beautiful rainforest surrounds of our Maleny retreat, with live entertainment Ticket includes five mouth-watering Asian and a riesling master class. dishes and two matching beverages.

NOTICEBOARD Model Railway Display and Sale Day THE Sunshine Coast Model Railway Club Men’s Shed is holding a model train display and sale day.

The club will have a variety of model train layouts operating. There will be over 30 vendors offering a wide variety of new and pre-loved locomotives, rolling stock and railway accessories at competitive prices. A test track will be available to test purchased locomotives, and club members will be on hand to answer questions and give advice on all things model trains. The restaurant car will be open and offering a variety of tasty food, coffee, tea and soft drinks.

There will be a raffle drawn on the day as well as plenty of free railway magazines.

When: Saturday, March 26 – 8.30am-1.00pm Where: Uniting Church Hall, Queen Street Caloundra Admission: Free For more information phone 5491 8988 GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Calvary Lutheran Congregation Sunday Services 9.00am Reed Street, Glasshouse Mts. Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

Brisbane Big Band Where: Caloundra Power Boat Club, 2 Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach 20 Time: 1pm Cost: non-members $27.50 Info: www.sunshinecoastjazzclub.net.au The Brisbane Big Band will perform at the Caloundra Power Boat Club for the Sunshine Coast Jazz club for the second time on its rare departure from their hometown of Brisbane.

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Mending day with Pete Sews Where: Bankfoot House Heritage Fri Precinct, 1998 Old Gympie Rd, Glass 25 House Mountains Time: 10-11.30am Cost: $5 Info: heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Programs-and-Events/Mending View a presentation of select works from Peter Trimble’s bespoke heirloom Tips and tricks from the expert: handclothing range and participate in a sewing techniques, how-to alterations, hands-on workshop. and repairs.

Baha World Conference

Where: The Pavilion, Maleny Showgrounds 26 Time: 8.30am - 5:00pm Cost: Free Info: conferences.bahai.org.au An unprecedented series of global conferences, open to the public, that will explore the society-building power of the Baha’i Faith for transforming the progress and prosperity of our communities.

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Peachester CWA

THE Peachester Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association is back in action for 2022, with a couple of dates for your diaries.

Tuesday March 22: First craft day for 2022, 9.30am at Peachester Hall, making draw-string bags for DV Connect.

Friends of Mary Cairncross

THE next general meeting of the Friends of Mary Cairncross Association will be held in the Theatrette at the Rainforest Discovery Centre from 10am-12noon on Saturday March 19. Our guest speaker will be Hervey Bay environmentalist John Parsons, who is an entertaining and informative speaker and an expert on micro-bats. All Welcome.

Glasshouse Art Spaces

A warm and inviting, collaborative space for artists in the Glass House Mountains Region to share ideas, seek constructive advice, and get together for a laugh and inspirational activities.

All artist welcome from beginners to advanced. Held on the 3rd Friday of the month, cost from $5, contact Deb for more details 0432 852 164 or email wildwhimsyart@gmail.com

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

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street 9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour (Includes Children and Youth programs)

11:00am - Worship Service COVID safe plan in place

Contact p: 0424 901 301 f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

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

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The downside of good rain

RAIN… we complain when there’s too little and stress when there’s too much.

All gardens need consistent water, but when that is heavy rain and for a prolonged period, the conscientious gardener knows that it’s no time for complacency.

So now that we’ve come through the recent biblical deluge, here’s some things you might need to do in your garden as a result.

There’s the usual maintenance type jobs… checking for damaged garden edging, standing up fallen objects, cleaning leaves off paths, unblocking drains, emptying water from containers.

Check on your wildlife too, making sure any nesting boxes are in good order.

Soggy soil means that trees and their supports need checking. Make sure you check any newly planted trees as they may have fallen over or the support stake may be on a lean.

Watch your established trees for a week or two after rains, especially if there are winds soon after. Saturated soils can weaken root systems and they can be prone to blow over. If you notice anything on a lean, you’ll need to take remedial action before it gets worse.

A good idea for next time we have heavy rains is to take a walk about the garden and see where the drainage isn’t working well and water is pooling.

These are the spots where you’ll need to make changes and improve the drainage.

Plants with waterlogged roots can also quickly ‘drown’ from lack of oxygen.

Yes, plants need to take in oxygen from the soil via their roots, as well as them putting it out through their leaves.

If your soil remains waterlogged for a few days and you’re worried about a particular plant, dig some channels to direct the pooling surface water away.

Also check around your trees and plants to make sure the rain hasn’t washed away top soil, exposing their roots. Recover any exposed roots and put down a layer of mulch to protect them.

If you have plants in pots, check that they haven’t become waterlogged.

You’ll need to tip them over to remove the water, then check that the drainage holes are open. If the pot is waterlogged for a few days, it’s a sign that you need to repot with some fresh mix.

Some fruiting plants are prone to fruit splitting – like citrus, pomegranate, and tomatoes – when the watering regime is drastically altered. Keep an eye on them. There’s not a lot you can do except pick and use what you can, and change the growing conditions before the next big wet.

Don’t ignore your compost pile. If you’ve got a good batch cooking, you don’t want it to drown. Turn the pile more often than normal and keep it covered to prevent it from getting too wet if there are follow-up rains predicted.

Ideally, keep off the sodden soil as much as you can so you don’t compact

Vege gardens need to be raised to allow the soil to drain

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Some simple drainage will solve this problem it. A good rule of thumb is that if you leave boot prints in the wet ground that are deeper than the 3-4cm, don’t go there!

Sinking mud compacts the soil, which further reduces the already depleted oxygen supply in the soil. The end result could be stunted growth and the soil will be slower to drain after future rains.

But, if you must carry on, put down boards to spread your weight over a bigger area so there’s less compaction and the boards will leave a smoother surface for next time… and they keep your boots cleaner.

The rains also mean that pests and diseases are on the march. Watch out for fungal problems with roses, tomatoes, potatoes, strawberries, legumes, zucchini, cucumbers, citrus and leafy vegetables.

Brown spots in the lawn can be a sign of a fungal problem. But best have them checked by a local turf provider before taking drastic action (like spraying).

Grasshoppers, slugs, snails and caterpillars will be on the rampage too – so be vigilant and take action early.

Don’t worry about the mushrooms and toadstools popping up in the lawn and garden mulch, as they’re not indicative of a serious problem and

most are beneficial to the soil – just don’t eat any of them, as they’ll most likely be poisonous. Dogs can commonly be poisoned by mushrooms in the lawn, as they’ll eat or play with them. So, it’s a good idea to pick them – wearing gloves, of course – and throw them into the compost or bin.

The vegetable garden will need some attention as the organic content of the soil will most likely be less than it should be as the worms and microorganisms break it down. So replenish with compost and mulch.

Many essential nutrients are water soluble and so heavy rains means that they end up being dissolved and washed out of your soils.

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Contributed by Pauline Fraley TENNIS Under Lights is on Friday April 1 at 7pm. Cost is $5 for members and $8 non-members. BYO drinks and nibbles – for more information contact Pauline 0428 253 070.

The Wikings kicked off their first match of the season against Nambas.

After playing in what felt like a sauna for four hours, the Wikings were narrowly edged out against a strong and competitive Nambas. It was a great day and good to be back playing vets.

Thanks to all who played and for those who filled in. The team was: Glenno,

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Contributed by Ken Barker ON Thursday March 3, with the threat of rain ever-present and the loss of several play days because of weather on our minds, we played in picture perfect conditions for most of the afternoon.

Sarah Widin (13) beat Ken Barker (10).

Lynette Evans (10) beat Wallace Roy (6).

Lynette played in the Southport Shield on the weekend of March 5-6, losing only one game to the eventual winner Julia Tai playing on her home ground at Southport Club. It was a close game with only one point in it, with Lynette securing second place. Congratulations Lynette.

On Saturday March 5 Donna Manning and Ken were invited to Toombul Club to play against members of the Queensland team who are about to compete in the Eire Cup - the interstate team’s competition held in Sydney. This was a fabulous effort by Toombul whose grounds were flooded in the recent rains. Donna played well to beat both of her opponents in the singles games.

Zach Kominar from Merthy Club and Ken teamed up to win their doubles game, but Ken was outplayed by Wade Hart

(Eildon) in their singles. Many thanks to Toombul Club for hosting and we wish the state team success in Sydney.

Pennants began on Wednesday March 9 with a Lochwood Shield match against Bribie Island Club. Bribie played one player down due to COVID with Al Keetman moved up from division 4 to fill the gap. Al played well, scoring 11 against Sarah’s 24. Ken beat their other player Greg Whymark 26–0 using three bisques. At 0–2 down Bribie fought back in a hotly contested doubles against Sarah and Donna to win that game 18-12 restoring honour to both sides.

The Range won the match 2 games to 1.

Well done all players. The competition is off to a good start.

Play days are Thursday and Sunday at 2.30pm. Please arrive at 2pm for games to be arranged at 2.15pm and started by 2.30pm. Contact Sarah for other days. Coaching is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. For more details, contact club president Sarah Widin on 0417 640 704. The club’s website is www.rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au

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Contributed by Jenny Oxenham Wednesday 09 March, 2022: Maleny Ladies played in their Monthly Medal Competition game with first place going to Narelle Thamm with 72 nett, runners-up went to Heather Shortus with 74 nett on a count-back from Judy Hawkins, also with 74 nett, third places went to Robin Hay with 75 nett on a count-back from Karen Heading, also with 75 nett. Nearest to the Pins went to Karen Heading on the fifth hole, Narelle Thamm on the eighth and twelfth holes.

Robin Hay won the Lowest number of Putts.

Saturday 12th March, 2022: There was a Mixed Stableford Competition played with the following results:- A Grade – first place went to Jan Johnston with 39 points on a count-back from Joel Mohamed, also with 39 points,

runner-up went to Justin Orchard with 38 points on a count-back from Adam Denmeade, also with 38 points and third place went to Chris Small with 37 points on a count-back from Paul Viertel and Myke Cavanagh, both with 37 points.

B Grade – first place went to Andrew Atkinson with 42 points, runner-up was Geoff Smith with 38 points and third place went to David Phillips with 36 points.

I am sure that once the weather improves, I will have more results to disclose but should you wish to play a round or two of golf, don’t forget, just phone our clubhouse on 5499 9960 or register your name/s on www.malenygolfclub.com and come along and enjoy our wonderful golf course.

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Goannas shine at festival of football

By Mitch Gaynor PLAYERS from the Beerwah-based Sunshine Coast Goannas are still glowing after the success of the Indigenous Festival of Football.

At least 2,000 fans descended on Sunshine Coast Stadium to watch two exciting games.

In the women’s match, the Australian Indigenous Koalas played out a pulsating 1-1 draw with the Sunshine Coast Wanderers.

While the men’s Australian Indigenousroos defeated the Sunshine Coast All-Stars 1-0.

Goannas president Wayne Alberts said it was a fantastic event that provided great exposure to the players and teams.

“Everything was professionally done and it was a great experience for our players,” Wayne said.

“Josiah Green was extraordinary in the men’s game and Ellyse Lynch was

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awesome and walked away as player of the match.”

Goannas Players selected for Australian Indigenous Roos: Josh Fearn, Darryl Barton, Josiah Green, George Freeman (with Koana) and Kyren Walters The Koalas get traditional face paint before the game - Taleisha Derrick, Ekyra Aragon and Summer Walters

Lisa Gregson, Juilianna-Bree Talbot-Cooke, Wayne Alberts-Goannas Founder/ President-Manager Koalas, Megan Dew – Goannas player and committee member-Admin assistant to QIF and Linda Alberts – Goannas TreasurerManager/Admin Koalas

Valued generosity of Maleny golfers

By Mitch Gaynor BLOOMHILL Cancer Care’s Buderim Centre has an additional $750 in its kitty this year thanks to the generosity of Maleny Golf Club member Stan Toleman, his family and golfing friends and acquaintances.

The funds were raised as a result of a Mixed Four-Ball competition at Maleny Golf Club sponsored by Stan, to thank the Bloomhill Cancer Care Centre and their staff for all the support they’d given him during his battle with the disease.

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Maleny Golf Club President Jeff Kruse said Stan had sadly passed away on 31 December, 2020 before the event could be organised and held.

“However, we remained committed to honouring his request and his family generously offered $500 to sponsor the competition which attracted a field of almost 60 players – the majority of whom were fellow members,” he said.

“Stan was very fond of the golf club and over an extended period he saved us significant costs through freely volunteering his professional skills as an electrical engineer,” Mr Kruse said.

“He was also an active member of our future clubhouse subcommittee and drafted preliminary concept designs for us by drawing on experience from his involvement in designing the club house for the Maroochy River Golf Club where he also was a member.”

Vale Stan Toleman. Thank you for your generous contribution of your time and skills for the betterment of the Maleny Golf Club and may you rest in peace.

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LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

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As one particular 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 friendly banter. Financially, you’re not. While the wolf isn’t as yet at the door, the bills soon will be so budget accordingly.

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

There’s no rush.

You’ve known for ages how talented you are. And with planetary forces on your side this week, you can finally convince others of the same thing. It’s not often that the cosmos offers such generosity - so make the best of this time while you can.

But don’t be too flash with any extra cash spend only what you can really afford.

Previously closed doors may now be thrown open, encouraging you to experiment.

But don’t rush into action. Devote more time and energy to long-term possibilities as well as thinking about the immediate implications.

Some Cancerians will meet new people or have more contact with family. An impulsive love affair could also reawaken passions.

They say everything passes, but better times can’t happen soon enough.

You could do with some light relief. In the meantime, if others are still out to undermine you, the planets provide cosmic carte blanche to regain control. This time you get the upper hand. Life becomes all about independence and reclaiming your own strength.

Mars rattles your already unsettled cage - triggering even more impulsive behaviour. Just take care, as rebellious acts are more likely to increase tension rather than reduce it. Of course, it can be fun to defy authority - but, this week, at what cost?

Instead, try discharging all that nervous energy with full-on physical or creative activity.

Many Librans have an important task ahead of them. Take your time and plan carefully - that way fewer mistakes will be made. It may all seem terribly tedious, but the end results will be well worth it. In romance, singles could consider a fun weekend trip away. Couples also find carnal satisfaction, and increased commitment.

An extremely busy week means you need to concentrate - a huge ask for any restless Scorpios. The culprit? Your imagination. There’s a whole world of possibilities out there, and staying tethered to responsibilities could feel like a prison sentence. Behave, and you may get the occasional day release.

Despite being a natural entrepreneur, it’s not every day that you get a real financial break. Sure, some offers can look like great opportunities. There may have even been times when you’ve taken the bait before you saw the hook attached to it. This week appears more genuine, and generous.

This week’s nebulous pairing of Neptune and Mercury may bring misunderstandings based on hypersensitivity or, perhaps, untruths. Expect mix-ups. Yet this can also be a time of empathetic conversations that can lift spirits and heal wounds. So much depends on your frame of mind, and willingness to trust your own intuition.

The planets encourage you to inject some spontaneity into your life - be it in work or at play. All you really need is something or someone who differs from the norm. They could come via a person you already know, or by way of an unexpected invitation. Life has a funny way of turning up these little surprises.

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It’s the ethereal rather than the material that captures your imagination this week. You can happily enjoy what you’ve accumulated so far, but you also let your mind break away from immediate financial concerns. A socially active Venus also brings new people into your life. Life turns more enjoyable all around.

You need closure which, under normal circumstances, may cause some stress - but now feels welcoming. Maybe it’s because you’re more forgiving. Maybe it’s because others are forgiving you, or are sincerely sorry. Whatever the case, happiness is on the increase which, in turn, can’t help but spill over into love and friendship.

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Start this week by doing what you love. Enjoy those long lunches, indulge in shopping sprees, and perhaps some pampering days. With the Sun in your own sign again - you’re back at your best. A bargain, new business or financial opportunity should soon present itself. But wait until next week before you sign any contracts or accept any deals.

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

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

There’s trickery in the air. Not only has someone shifted the blame and dumped you in the muck, you’re expected to wade through it as well. But you don’t intend to give in to such bullying. Financially, all your hard work starts to bear fruit. Some extra cash could pour in as well. You may even consider investing in a place to call your own.

If you’re feeling restless or drumming your fingers for action, a happier Venus should supply it. In other words, you have planetary permission to prosper and enjoy. This extends to romance too. An irresistible magnetism keeps love on its toes, so don’t be surprised if someone’s eager to grab your exclusive attention.

If it becomes clear that others are making unfair demands on you, don’t try too hard to accommodate them. Accept the fact that you can’t please all the people all the time. It’s never been more important to simply be yourself, without capitulating to others’ constant needs. Declare this a “me first” week.

Love sidles a little closer this week, and it’s unlikely to be a tame entanglement.

What’s more, the attraction should be mutual, with no end to the emotions you can explore. The professional pace? Equally active, if a little unstable. Fortunately, few can handle creative challenges better than you.

While others are happy to socialise this week, you seem more content to raise the drawbridge on that castle you call home.

This doesn’t mean being alone. It’s a fair bet you’ll enjoy spending time with favourite friends and family; and there’s likely to be a surprise or two. Later in the week, you may bump into an old partner or friend.

You’ve been working hard for some time now, and this week is no different. An upbeat cosmos creates a buzz around work and money, while your creativity dazzles all. If there’s a project going, you’ll be the obvious candidate. Even challenges can become blessings in disguise. The snag? You might attract more attention that you bargained for.

Good times flow through a week when you’re free to chase your desires probably to the point of overindulgence. You’re set on experimenting with new styles. Indeed, a classy new look is sure to surprise everyone.

Romance may also be a drawcard. Some are smitten with colleagues, others feel drawn to new romance. You feel loving, and loved.

Destiny or synchronicity, call it what you like - your life is about to change.

If there are important choices to make, trust your intuition. Do you feel that events seem to be progressing with little input from you? Don’t fret. Most Pisceans are now surrounded by people they can trust. And you know it.

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Performance matters SARAH was in the fertilized egg business. She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. She kept records and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced.

This took a lot of time, so she bought some tiny bells and attached them to her roosters.

Each bell had a different tone, so she could tell from a distance which rooster was performing.

Now, she could sit on the porch and fill out an efficiency report by just listening to the bells.

Sarah’s favourite rooster, old Butch, was a very fine specimen, but this morning she noticed old Butch’s bell hadn’t rung at all! When she went to investigate, she saw the other roosters were busy chasing pullets, bells-aringing, but the pullets hearing the roosters coming, would run for cover.

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To Sarah’s amazement, old Butch had his bell in his beak, so it couldn’t ring.

He’d sneak up on a pullet, do his job, and walk on to the next one.

Sarah was so proud of old Butch, she entered him in a show and he became an overnight sensation among the judges .The result was the judges not only awarded old Butch the “No Bell Peace Prize” they also awarded him the “Pulletsurprise” as well.

Clearly old Butch was a politician in the making. Who else but a politician could figure out how to win two of the most coveted awards on our planet by being the best at sneaking up on the unsuspecting populace and screwing them when they weren’t paying attention?

Vote carefully in the next election.

You can’t always hear the bells.

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