Edition 16 April 2024

‘We need an eye in the sky’

Local MP calls for Polair chopper to fight coast crime

By Mitch Gaynor

THE Sunshine Coast must be given police helicopter capabilities to combat rising crime levels, according to Caloundra MP Jason Hunt.

Writing exclusively in GC&M News this week, Mr Hunt and Nicklin MP Rob Skelton argue that the recent introduction of a police chopper in Townsville should be replicated on the Sunshine Coast in order to take “community safety to a whole new level”.

“We’ve been keeping a close eye on what police have been doing to combat crime in Townsville, and by all reports the new helicopter has made a massive difference to community safety in that city.

“It’s that sort of resource when coupled with more police which can have a huge impact.” Townsville received an EC135 twin engine “PolAir” helicopter in January this year to combat surging crime levels.

The chopper has infrared technology and moving map and vehicle tracking technology.

“We take our jobs as the voices of Sunshine Coast people very seriously which is why this week while in Brisbane for Parliament we will be meeting with the Police Minister (Mark Ryan) to advocate for the access to police helicopter capability,” the two state Labor MPs write.

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To love and to cherish

A HINTERLAND couple have stepped up to bring joy to a family impacted by dementia.

Cliff and Janette Robbins have been married for 54 years, but dementia has caused Cliff to forget their union. Despite this he

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CJ’s set to close deal for iconic Buck’s

IT’S the end of one era and the start of a new one with CJ’s Pastries set to finalise a deal to buy Landsborough’s iconic Buck’s Bakery.

After 26 years, the bakery, which regularly has lines out the door with people wanting one of their famous pies and pastries, is changing hands with the owners looking to head into a well-earned retirement.

CJ’s Pastries’ Darrin Wells, said it was a great opportunity to grow their stable of retail outlets.

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regularly asks for Janette’s hand in marriage, and when Maleny residents Peter and Michelle Maher heard from a neighbour about the couple’s circumstances, they wondered if a new wedding might be just the ticket for the couple. So with the help of family, friends and staff at Opal Care Birtinya, Cliff and Janette last week renewed their vows in a beautiful celebration of their 54-year union.

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SHARON KING & KATIE BUCKLEY design@gcnews.com.au DESIGN

DOES anyone want the bid by Hanson to double rock extraction at its Glasshouse quarry to actually succeed?

Going by the number and weighting of public submissions received by council into the controversial project, the unequivocal answer is: nup.

Extractive industries always come with a bit of baggage, but to play devil’s advocate, do they bring wider benefits to the community? Just a question, not a position.

One thing those still looking to submit might want to consider is what the community might be able to themselves extract from this development proposal if it proceeds.

Is the proposed 11 cents per tonne a reasonable return for road maintenance when it currently pays 47 cents a tonne as part of its current agreement?

Further, what does the community currently receive from this and could there be an argument for less opaque use of funds?

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ANGELA USHER angela@gcnews.com.au

New Division 1 Councillor, Jenny Broderick, was on a listening tour of the community to gauge thoughts about the quarry late last week.

I suspect that will show less than 100 per cent rejection of the quarry, but there are still questions to answer regardless of where you sit.

Hanson’s response to some environmental questions were short on details.

And is there anyone out there who can say if $5m for road improvements is enough to cater for over 40,000 heavy trucks annually?

One point that was not addressed by Hanson was its response to cultural concerns.

While it’s own submission said it didn’t have to but was still working closely with the Indigenous community, one of the most passionate submissions hasn’t minced words.

“Whilst I understand the need for construction materials under the concepts of progress, I write to point out in particularly, there

lacks respect, disregard, or rightful recognition towards the Jinibara Traditional Custodians whose land is being blown up, destroyed, and removed,” Zeitha Jalamala E. Murphy wrote.

Bit of work to do here.

Interestingly, Auntie Z’s submission details truck movements on a single day last year. There’s quite a few. (p7)

One of my favourite stories this week is the wedding of Cliff and Janette Robbins.

Cliff has been suffering from dementia and would continually ask Janette - his wife of 54 yearsfor her hand in marriage. Read p3 to find out the lengths family and friends went to give them both the happiest day in years.

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Cliff and Janette Robbins recently renewed their vows after 54 years. p3

A LANDSBOROUGH man has won a “mind-altering” $50 million win in last week’s Oz Lotto draw.

The winner held the only division one winning entry nationally in Oz Lotto draw 1573, drawn last Tuesday April 9, taking home the entire $50 million jackpot.

The Queenslander is the third-biggest winner of any lottery game so far in 2024.

While officials from The Lott attempted to reach out to the new multi-millionaire on the Tuesday night, the winner didn’t discover his good fortune until the following morning when he saw multiple missed calls.

When officials finally made contact, the man was understandably shocked by his massive win but ecstatic.

“Oh my god! It’s not big, mate. It’s mind-blowing!” the winner said.

He said he had left the phone in another room while he slept, and had no idea The Lott officials had been trying to contact him until he woke up the next day. “This is mind-altering. It means I can resign from work – that’ll be it!” he said.

“When my bank manager asked me years ago what my retirement plans, I said, ‘to win the lottery’. He just laughed at me. Well, I have!” The man’s winning six game QuickPick entry was purchased on The Lott website.

Sweethearts marry twice

Beautiful lives reconnect with vow renewal

By Sonia Isaacs

A HINTERLAND couple have stepped up to bring joy to a family deeply impacted by dementia.

Cliff and Janette Robbins have been married for 54 years, but dementia has caused Cliff to forget their union.

Despite this, he regularly asks for Janette’s hand in marriage, and when Maleny residents Peter and Michelle Maher heard from neighbour, Jared Ashcroft, about the couple’s circumstances, they wondered if a new wedding might be just the ticket for the couple.

So with the help of family, friends and staff Opal Care Birtinya, where

Cliff ’s wife, Janette explained that the couple were originally married in Cardiff Wales on April 4,

But she said with Cliff dementia diagnosis he would continually ask her to

“I dearly wanted to give him peace of mind, which I hoped by marrying him again 54 years later would help settle his confusion,” she explained.

As ministers at the Range Church in Montville, Peter and Michelle were more than happy to assist with the wedding and help bring comfort to Cliff and joy to the Robbins family.

Peter was able to off the ceremony which was also attended by Cliff and Janette’s children and grandchildren, along with residents and staff members of the care facility.

Michelle said both herself and Peter felt absolutely privileged to be part of Cliff and Janette’s wedding which she said was a beautifully poignant and heartwarming occasion.

In the vow’s that she read out on the day, Janette

made reference to her original promise by saying that nothing had changed from the day 54 years ago when she had pledged to “love, honour and care for Cliff ” no matter what.

She said the couple had remained staunchly side by side throughout their lives together. “He is the love of my life and I will continue to care for him as long as it

takes,” she said. Michelle said the ‘remarried couple’ were gifted chocolates from the Maleny Chocolate Factory, and while Cliff’s long term memory wasn’t doing so well, his short memory was doing better for the time being, so they were confident the occasion would be held dear to him for some time.

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Peter, Jarrod, Cliff, Janette and Michelle

Cliff and Janette Robbins at their wedding (above and left). and

Iconic bakery to be sold

By Kirra Livingstone

IT’S the end of one era and the start of a new one with CJ’s Pastries set to finalise a deal to buy Landsborough’s iconic Buck’s Bakery.

After 26 years, the bakery, which regularly has lines out the door with people wanting one of their famous pies and pastries, is changing hands with the owners looking to head into a well-earned retirement.

CJ’s owner, Darrin Wells, said the opportunity to purchase the much-loved bakery, which sits opposite the railway station, was a great opportunity.

He said while operations would stay the same for

Rates hike limited

Council say a substantial rate rise will not be on the horizon

By Sonia Isaacs

COUNCIL say they are committed to keeping rate rises as small as possible following news that local land valuations had skyrocketed over 30 per cent. A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said land valuations were only one of the factors considered by Council when setting rates and charge.

The spokesperson said there were several considerations involved including an assessment of land use and response to

the funding requirements of the community to deliver the service, facilities and activities they require.

“Council undertakes extensive rate modelling to limit the increase in rates that would otherwise arise because of the valuation changes,” the spokesperson said.

Currently, property owners are allocated to one of 49 rate categories within the Sunshine Coast Council Differential Rating Scheme.

“The majority of owner occupiers will continue to

branding into the CJ’s fold.

CJ’s also has a retail store on Cribb Street, with Mr Wells saying while no decisions had been finalised, “we won’t be running both sites in the future”.

“Buck’s will become one of our CJ’s Bakeries,” he said.

“The name will probably be changed in time, but not immediately.

“We certainly are having conversations with the Buck’s team, hoping that a great deal of them would like to come on board with us, knowing that they have been doing a very good job.”

With the owners of

the sale presented a good opportunity for CJ’s to stake a larger claim in Landsborough.

“Obviously there is a similar offer in what CJ’s Pastries offers and what Buck’s offer, it’s not a completely dissimilar offer, in regards of pies, pastries, bread and coffees,” he said.

“We are in a close vicinity in a smaller town, so the synergies of us taking over a site as well known and as loved as Buck’s made some sense.”

The only other standalone bakery in Landsborough which is independently owned, is 22 Cribb Street French Patisserie, which opened on

Beerwah median land value increased 24.6%

Buck’s Bakery, Landsborough

‘Polair to fight crime’

Bald Knob 3G and 4G upgrades

By Kirra Livingstone

BALD Knob will undergo a number of planned Telstra outages over the next month across both 3G and 4G mobile services.

The first two outages began on April 9 and were expected to finish on April 14.

The planned maintenance was meant to cause a four hour outage for both 3G and 4G services.

From April 12 to April 17, however, will be a much more substantial outage for 3G and 4G services.

They are expected to last five and a half days, also due to planned maintenance.

EXCLUSIVE: Local MPs call for chopper funding on the

THE Sunshine Coast should be given police helicopter capabilities to combat rising crime levels, according to Caloundra MP, Jason Hunt. Writing exclusively in GC&M News this week, Mr Hunt and Nicklin MP Rob Skelton argue that the recent introduction of a police chopper in Townsville should be replicated on the Sunshine Coast in order to take “community safety to a whole new level”.

“We take our jobs as the

voices of Sunshine Coast people very seriously which is why this week while in Brisbane for Parliament we will be meeting with the Police Minister (Mark Ryan) to advocate for the Sunshine Coast to have access to police helicopter capability,” Mr Hunt and Mr Nicklin write.

“We’ve been keeping a close eye on what police have been doing to crime in Townsville, and by all reports the new helicopter has made a massive difference to community safety in that

city. “It’s that sort of resource when coupled with more police which can have a huge impact.”

Townsville received a EC135 twin engine “PolAir” helicopter in January this year to combat surging crime in the area.

The aircraft has infrared technology and moving map and vehicle tracking technology to assist in fighting crime in the far north.

The Labor MP’s write that community safety “has been the core of everything we’ve done since being elected to

represent you in the seats of Caloundra and Nicklin”.

“Keeping people safe is in our DNA, between the two of us we have been about community safety our whole lives, whether serving in the military and corrective services or protecting people and property as a firefighter.

“And both of us have continued to do everything we can to keep our communities safe since being elected, fighting hard for extra police and resources.” Those include a new

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emergency services precinct, including a police station in Aura.

The pair also took aim at Facebook and social media in general for enabling young offenders to post their crimes in feeds.

“This must stop,” they wrote. “These social media companies must ban these videos and take them down straight away if they are posted - removing the platform to publicise these harmful acts and deter copy cat crimes.”

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The final outages for 3G and 4G will be from April 15 to April 21, however the outage will only last six hours.

This comes after Telstra recently announced that its 3G networks will be turned off from June 30, 2024.

For more information, visit https://www.telstra. com.au/outages

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Pictured is Townsville District Tactical Crime Squad Senior Constable, John Robinson, with the EC135 in January this year. Images supplied.

By Mitch Gaynor

Pine’s new table

GLASSHOUSE Country

Men’s Shed has recently crafted a special boardroom table for Pine Property Partners, as a centrepiece to their new office. Pine Property Partners sales director, Bailey Sims, said he wanted to set a precedent to support local wherever possible. “We have such a great community, so if we can in any way support our local community groups, that’s what we want prioritise,” he said.

“This table is a great talking point for clients.”

The Men’s Shed also make settlement gifts such as cheeseboards for Pine Property Partner’s clients.

If you would like to buy timber and leather items from the Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed, head along to their Garage Sale on April 27, 8am to noon at 352 Peachester Road, Beerwah.

They will be selling a wide range of products handmade by Men’s Shed volunteers.

Dozens oppose quarry as public submissions build

By Mitch Gaynor and Sonia Isaacs

DOZENS of responses have been lodged in opposition to Glasshouse Quarry’s bid to double rock extraction days aft submissions were opened to the public.

More than 50 submissions have been published with all against the proposed development, which would see extraction of the quarry increase from 600,000 tonnes per annum to 1.2 million.

The response comes after GC&M News revealed that Hanson was offering to spend over $5 million on intersection and road upgrades as well as regular

Topping concerns of the majority of submissions were environment, tourism and the impact on the cultural history of the Glasshouse Mountains.

An impassioned Zeitha Jalamala Murphy wrote: “Hanson Quarry, say they pay their respects to my

culture, my elders past and present. To my ears and eyes this is a false

destruction

respect while they continue to blow up Jinibara

Newly elected Division 1 Councillor, Jenny Broderick, said she was seeking community input as the application worked its way through council.

Cr Broderick said with little over two weeks remaining of the public submission period it was imperative she understood

community concerns about the proposed expansion of operations.

She said she would be prioritising door knocking along Coonowrin Road to both raise awareness about the community process and find out more about what residents felt.

“An awareness campaign is important for our community to understand that submissions are open now and it is vitally important that our local community have their say in this matter,” Cr Broderick said. Submissions close on April 25.

More information can be found at Sunshine Coast’s Development i website using: MCU23/0197

Mayor Natoli to speak in Maleny for first time since election

NEW Sunshine Coast Council Mayor, Rosanna Natoli, will be the special guest speaker at the Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club’s AGM this Thursday evening. It will be Cr Natoli’s first official event in the hinterland since being elected to office in March.

MDSRC secretary, Dr Theresa Craig, said: “It will be a wonderful opportunity to hear from Rosanna how she intends to lead the

Council for the coming four years, and her plans for our Hinterland community with special reference to sport and recreational opportunities for young and old.”

Tickets are limited to two representatives per member club of the MDSRC.

Bookings are free and essential: trybooking. com/CQXTT. When: Thurs, April 18, from 5.30pm at the MDSRC Clubhouse, 15 Porters Lane, Maleny.

INTRODUCING DR. ANU

Dr Anu graduated from Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia in 2013. Dr Anu moved to Australia in 2016 and worked in Caboolture Hospital for 3 years. During Dr Anu’s tenure in hospital, she gained diverse experience in general medicine, cardiology, respiratory medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology. Dr Anu also enjoys all aspects of general practice, with interests in antenatal care and women’s health.

Areas of interest:

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Antenatal and postpartum care

Newborn assessments and monitoring

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Contraception

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Vaccinations

General medicine

Chronic disease management

Mental health

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Eddy from Glasshouse Men’s Shed and Mitch from Pine Property Partners

Coonowrin Road resident, Richard with Cr. Jenny Broderick.

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Stop lights at Mawsons and Burys Road Road

works leave long wait for motorists

By Kirra Livingstone

MOTORISTS frustrated at queuing for extended periods at a set of temporary traffic lights won’t have to put up with delays for much longer.

Local resident, Mike Reese, said he had had enough of being forced to wait at lights installed for a nearby development at the Mawsons Road and Burys Road intersection.

“Is it me or is there other people on Mawson’s and Bury’s Roads that have had enough of the traffic lights?” he asked.

“Sitting waiting up to five minutes until they decide when they will turn red to green with no other vehicles on the other roads.”

GC&M News drove out to the site at midday on Tuesday, April 9, and timed the red light at about 2.5 minutes, with no through traffic. A council spokesperson said the lights were necessary to “facilitate the safe construction of road works in association with the industrial

subdivision development at 42 Roys Rd, Beerwah”.

“They manage traffic within the construction zone while the road is reduced to one lane.”

The spokesperson added that it is the contractor who sets the timing of the traffic lights, ensuring the safety of motorists and construction workers.

“The traffic lights’ timing is set by the contractor

carrying out the works on site, allowing motorists to stop, queue and traverse the single lane at a low speed and ensure the safety of motorists and staff working at the site,” the spokesperson said.

However, the long waits are coming to an end, with the council saying construction work is due for completion in the coming days.

Maleny Skatepark renewal project

WEATHER and site conditions permitting, construction is expected to start early 2025 on the Maleny Skate Park Renewal project.

Council is currently working through the revised detailed plans.

A Council spokesperson confirmed that Council engaged with the Maleny community in September 2023 seeking feedback to help shape the Maleny Skate Park Renewal project.

“The final design specifics will continue to be refined to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved

for our community,” the spokesperson said.

“The proposed layout will improve viewing opportunities and increase passive surveillance from parents and spectators.

The Council spokesperson said the project would fill a much-needed shortfall in providing teens with play areas, both directly as an opportunity to play and also providing them a safe area to watch what’s going on and to socialise.

“Participation from a wider demographic can often improve skills, through

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first being able to observe others, assess required skill levels, social cues and interactions before deciding to join in and committing to the basic skills of skate boarding or scootering or more complicated tricks in public,” they said.

The final design will also complement the new half pipe which was completed early December 2023 and is already well received by the local community.

“We will continue to keep the community updated on the final design and construction timing.”

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House family fun day

GET ready for something special as Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations People share their culture through games, dancing,

Corroboree and craft activities, for all ages on Saturday, April 20, from 10am-2pm. Learn about Ochre painting,

explore cooking demos and enjoy tasty bushfoods, purchase wares at First Nations market stalls, food vans and much more.

Park work is okay: council

Residents told nothing to fear with earthworks at Bald Knob

By Kirra Livingstone

THE Sunshine Coast Council is adamant that significant earthworks on a private property at Bald Knob is complying with local laws despite concerns from residents. Heavy machinery has been undertaking earthworks at 960 Bald Knob Road. The property had been the subject of a development application in 2021 for a wedding venue, however, that application was rejected

and a subsequent appeal was discontinued in the Planning and Environment Court.

Work is now being undertaken on the property for a park, which does not require a material change of use application. A spokesperson for the council said that current works were lawful and do not warrant an application. The council had investigated a number of times following enquiries from the public.

“Council has investigated

each enquiry and to date, no breach or non-compliance has been identified,” the spokesperson said.

“Council is unable to take any formal compliance or enforcement action where no breach is occurring.

“Council officers will continue to monitor the work being carried out.”

The land was bought in 2020 and a development application was lodged for a wedding venue.

It is understood that the intent was for a one-off event and not as an ongoing

venue.

“The landowner has advised Council that the work being carried out on their property is for the purpose of a park use,” the council spokesperson said.

“In accordance with the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014, a ‘park’ use is considered to be ‘Accepted Development’.

“This means that no development application or approval is required from Council.”

Residents such as Paul Prociv said he was

being shoved around on very steep country, with deep ravines that drain substantial water volumes

a dangerous intersection, was like something out of a nightmare,” he said. kirra@gcnews.com.au

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Earthworks are underway at The Bald Knob site.

Golf club memorial links

Memorial to be built at Beerwah Golf Club for ANZAC Day 2025

By Sonia Isaacs

AN ANZAC memorial set to be established at Beerwah Golf Club has re-ignited interest in the club’s origins as a district memorial golf club.

Earlier this year, the club was successful in securing federal funding of $10,000 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, “Saluting their Service” grant initiative.

The grant will enable the club to erect a war memorial structure near the gardens of the Pro shop with the aim to engage local suppliers to complete the work.

Club board member, Allan Warry, said in applying for the grant, he was reminded of the historical significance of the club and its original name as the ‘Beerwah and District Memorial Club’.

Mr Warry said he was keen to find out more about the origins of the golf club, and how it came to be named as a memorial club. He said he suspected it had something to do with its connection with the what was then the BeerwahPeachester RSL that was previously located on Beerwah Parade.

“I’m keen to find out more about why the golf club was originally named that way. I’ve heard different stories; one of which was that the original RSL club was unable to serve alcohol as a sub-branch; and so the community banded

together to set up a golf club that they could buy alcohol from nearby. Back then you could walk straight from the RSL sub branch to the golf club grounds,” he said.

Mr Warry, who is also a Vietnam Veteran, said he is very pleased that the club would be getting a dedicated memorial. He also acknowledged the assistance of both the Beerwah and District Sub Branch RSL and Glasshouse Country Sub Branch RSL executive members who supported the application, along with Federal MP, Andrew Wallace.

“I’m really happy we have been able to secure this funding. We’ve been talking about doing something like this for a few years now, so it was great to be able to construct a local memorial,“ he explained.

I’m keen to find out more about why the golf club was originally named that way. I’ve heard different stories...

Allan

Warry

Beerwah Golf Club General Manager, Tracy Odgers, said the grant process took some time as it required an application to the Australian Defence Force for permission to use

100 years of history

By Kirra Livingstone

THE Landsborough Museum Street Festival is fast approaching, aiming to celebrate a fruitful 100 years of the historic Landsborough Heritage Precinct. On May 18, many will visit the popular museum to celebrate the milestone, with the museum

unveiling a new exhibition. The free festival will have a welcome to country, dance performances, classic cars, sausage sizzle, craft activities, and more! This event will run from 10am to 2pm, and will provide a fun day out for families, history buffs, and everyone in between.

Defence Force badges and emblems.

“The club would like to acknowledge our board member and Vietnam Veteran, Allan Warry, for the initiative taken in applying for this grant,

“Al has been the driving force behind our recent Anzac Day Ceremonies that the club has held for the last three years,” Ms Odgers said. She said although all official correspondence for the club featured the full name of Beerwah and District Memorial Club, most people in the community just knew the community club as

Beerwah Golf Club.

She said the memorial grant had prompted recent discussions about possibly amplifying the club’s original name in signage and logos- however, that was a decision that the board and club members would have further talks on.

She said Beerwah Golf Club was founded in 1968 following public meetings at what was then the BeerwahPeachester RSL, which was subsequently rented as a temporary club house with the first tee located behind the RSL.

“We can assume this

connection to the RSL contributed to the decision on the club being named Beerwah and District Memorial Golf Club,” Ms Odgers said.

The memorial will commemorate all servicemen and woman, and their military service, with particular focus on those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice via a memorial plaque.

Construction on the new ANZAC memorial will commence over the coming weeks and will be finalised for the 2025 ANZAC day celebrations.

Year 6 Humanity awards

THE Fred Hollows Foundation is calling for nominations for the 2024 Humanity Award and is searching for Year 6 students who demonstrate compassion, integrity and kindness towards others.

Since 2012, The Foundation’s Humanity Award has celebrated more than 2,000 students who have made a positive difference in their community, and this year, the search has now started in Queensland.

To mark what would have been Fred’s 95th birthday this year, nominations opened on April 9.

One Junior Ambassador from each state and territory will then be named at a ceremony during Term 4 of the school year.

The Foundation will recognise a Queensland Junior Ambassador, who will be able to extend their humanity by allocating $5,000, to help The Foundation end avoidable blindness.

Parents, teachers, principals, and community members around the country can nominate a child in Year 6 who is making a difference in their world or following in Fred’s footsteps at www. hollows.org/humanityaward

New ladies social group starts up

Contributed By Janet Kitchin

GLASSHOUSE Country Social Group is an informal group of ladies who are going to meet up on the third Wednesday in the month for a social function.

The group is made up of the majority of the ladies from the former Glasshouse Country View Club which

closed recently. These ladies have formed strong friendships over a number of years and wish to continue to get together.

The group also intend in a small way to fundraise funds to support local needy children through their schools.

Our first get together will

be on Wednesday 17th April when we will meet at Club Glasshouse, Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains at 11.30am for lunch at 12pm midday.

Anyone who would like more information about this group or might consider joining us can contact Janet on 0448 845 303.

Allan Warry and Tracy Odgers and Tracy from Beerwah Golf Club

Boot boost will help sport families in need

Mooloolah Valley Op Shop’s free shoes

By Kirra Livingstone

THE Mooloolah Valley Op Shop is doing their part for families during the cost of living crisis, by giving away free sports cleats to children playing football, aussie rules, or rugby league this year.

Since starting the drive on March 27, the Op Shop has seen an influx of shoes, as well as sporting equipment fly in and out of the door, and currently have 30 pairs of sports shoes available.

Mooloolah Valley Community Association secretary, Vicki Morrison, said it will help many families allow their children to kick their sporting goals, without worrying about uniform costs.

“We have cleaned up some of the donated boots, putting new laces in there if need be, putting them on the rack and families who need them can come

and grab them for free,” she said. “I think the parents have been grateful for this, especially with how things are at the moment, and if

they have a few kids, it can be difficult to get them out there playing these games.” Vicki said the op shop will accept donations for as long as there is a demand for this boot boost, and has seen a variety of items being donated already.

“If kids have grown out of their cleat boots that they’ve got, they can just bring those in and take another pair or whatever, but it obviously just depends on if we have the right size,” she said.

“But we’ve also got shin pads being donated and basketball boots without the cleats and all that sort of stuff, so there’s a range here.”

If you are a parent in need of some free sport shoes for your child, visit the Mooloolah Valley Op Shop now to see their range of free shoes and equipment!

kirra@gcnews.com.au

Ladies afternoon tea fundraiser

By Sonia Isaacs ly

MALENY State High

School’s Chaplaincy program is running their very first ‘Ladies Afternoon Tea’ event on Thursday, May 9, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. This will be one of the main fundraisers for the school’s chaplaincy service for this year.

During the afternoon event, attendees will make special craft ‘explosion boxes’ - which are currently trending on social media.

Ladies can enjoy yummy afternoon tea and treats while they keep busy with the fun and crafty creative activity.

Maleny State High School Chaplain, Donna Turner, said the craft creations were a lot of fun to make, and very exciting for whoever gets to open the box once completed.

“They make great gifts,

and basically the recipient removes the lid and the whole box opens up to reveal amazing designs, colours and whatever yummy treat that is placed inside!” she said. Tickets are $60 for two people to build a craft ‘explosion box’ together, but if people want to build one each, they can purchase an additional kit for $20 cash on the day.

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There will also be an awesome lucky door prize donated by ‘Daisychain Scrapbooking Nambour’ and two lucky seat prizes - $20 Coffee Club vouchers. Chaplaincy funds support resources for student and initiatives such as the school’s breakfast club which currently feeds around 100 students a week, emergency lunches for students, and emergency hampers for families in need.

For more details email Chappy Donna dturn214@ eq.edu.au.

The event will be held in the Maleny High Waroo Building, 50 Bunya Street Maleny.

Chappy Donna

Maleny Wood Expo ‘24 Community

THE long-standing and much-loved Maleny Wood Expo is set to captivate attendees this coming Labour Day long weekend May 4-6, with a diverse array of workshops, entertainment, and exhibitors, promising an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Held annually at the Maleny Showgrounds, this year’s Wood Expo is gearing up to be the most vibrant yet, celebrating its 25th year!

Hosted by local environment group Barung Landcare, the expo aims to bring the community a unique and diverse way to experience sustainability and learn about the environment. It is also a major fundraiser for the Landcare group which has been working across the Blackall Range and surrounds for 35 years.

This year’s Wood Expo features an extensive lineup of workshops tailored to both children and adults, providing hands-on experiences to inspire creativity and skill development.

From beginner woodworking sessions to advanced techniques, participants will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned woodworkers.

From spoon and handheld carving, to stool making, coopering and toy making,

Entry to the Wood Expo is free for young people under 16 years.

In addition to the talks and workshops, the Wood Expo will offer a delicious range of world food and coffee options and some great entertainment, including live music from local musicians, street performances, live chainsaw carving and interactive demonstrations.

Attendees can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere, enjoying the talents of local musicians

more sustainably. One of the highlights of the Maleny Wood Expo is viewing the finalist pieces that make up the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize exhibition. This year, the competition attracted a record number of entries: triple the number they have received in the past.

Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council along with local business sponsors, this “competition with a conscience” offers a generous prize pool of $19,000, and attracts

sculptures, fine furniture and uniquely created miniature pieces crafted from sustainably harvested timber, the competition celebrates the diversity of woodworking practices, highlighting the innovation and creativity of artisans from across the country.

“We are thrilled to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of our woodworking community at this year’s Maleny Wood Expo,” said Barung Landcare General Manager, Doug Evans.

call to have their say

SUNSHINE Coast residents wanting to have their voice heard on key Council projects are being encouraged to register online or update their profile on Have Your Say Sunshine Coast in order to receive important updates.

Economic and Community Development Group Executive, Greg Laverty, said Have Your Say Sunshine Coast was a comprehensive online platform that facilitated Council’s online engagement opportunities.

“There will be a diverse range of projects open for community input and feedback this year, including regional projects such as the Sunshine Coast Community Strategy Refresh and Proposed Dark Sky Reserve,” he said.

about living sustainably and our local environment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We invite families, enthusiasts, and visitors alike to join us for a weekend of inspiration, education, fun and entertainment.”

The Maleny Wood Expo is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council, Visit Sunshine Coast and Tourism and Events Queensland, and is also supported by a range of local businesses and the wider community.

“There will also be a variety of locality-based projects ranging from design and placemaking, to natural areas planning and transport infrastructure upgrade planning.

“Residents are able to register online and update their profile on Have Your Say in order to stay up-todate and receive important updates on projects.

“Register today to be notified of upcoming community engagement projects. Simply Google “‘Have your say Sunshine Coast’.”

Children’s Carving Workshop at Maleny Wood Expo in 2023Image by Steve Swayne

SAID IT.... You

Madness to stop

IN response to “Milking inflation” published 9th April. I agree with all that was said, however I would like to bring another aspect to attention. After having a discussion with the owner of a business that I have been involved with for many years, I can understand why these increases have to happen. His comment to me made sense, he said “I have a business loan and every time the interest rates increase I have no choice but to put my prices up to cover increased costs”. This would also apply to other businesses supplying goods to him and is also the case at the supermarket checkout as well. While it is tough to see the price of necessities going up all the time, I have yet to see anyone comment on the 30% increase in land valuation in our area. I have written to the new council representative to ask if this will be reflected as a 30% increase in our rates. I have yet to receive a reply. Surely this madness has to stop.

Ren Wells Landsborough

Far-right sight

Re “Staying Focused” from Jackson Marshall 9th April I am deeply disturbed that in this instance he is grievously wrong. I am forced to concede to the intellectual superiority of Ken and Gaby. I mean, gosh, whilst only last week my fowl house fell down, my curtains faded and my rhubarb expired! It was that wretched far-right Murdoch media empire again!

Angus Richard Glasshouse Mountains

WHAT YOU’RE SAYING ONLINE ... Our Landsborough lotto winner...

If you see a guy in Woolies with a full trolley of food……

Melissa Congratulations, don’t spend it all at once, do some good life investments for the future.

Una

Just send a bit up to Mount Mellum. Congratulations

Colleen Is he single

Kylie Thats awesome for him... keep it quiet except from your closest. This sort of thing brings all the leeches out.

Rosie

We live in Beerwah and he is now our friend !!

Mick

Chopper needed to fight crime tto

Geordie

Stokes. Can’t believe u didn’t mention winning this when I spoke to you this morning

Andris

Congratulations to you and your family. I can’t imagine winning $50 million or even less, so enjoy the rest of your lives at least your family will be set up for life

Lyn

What a great way to retire! Congratulations Sir. Well done

Hanson’s $5m road fix...

There is an opportunity for the community here, leverage of sorts. We need more than a better road to extract rock from sacred ground quicker. Time for the community to bond together and lift the price they should pay, they are taking Coonowrins shoulder.

Dean

Steve Irwin is falling apart now, another 20,000 trucks up and down it will finish it. How about they put real money in?

Adam The Spirits of that place deserve peace and tranquillity. There is bad juju coming and building more roads is the exact opposite of

Mel

what is needed to balance the Karma between the Ancestors and those that consiously choose to live and create on these most Ancient & Sacred of lands.

Dion

Bribe money! Angel Dust mitigation measures well it’s not working now, we get so much already, over it

Jodie

This quarry is in the WRONG location, should have never been allowed there in the first place. Gaby No. Stop mining the mountains. There are other quarries in the area that don’t back onto the mountains, go and increase operations there.

Raymond

Member for Caloundra, Jason Hunt and Member for Nicklin, Rob Skelton COMMUNITY safety has been the core of everything we’ve done since being elected to represent you in the seats of Caloundra and Nicklin.

Keeping people safe is in our DNA, between the two of us we have been about community safety our whole lives, whether serving in the military and corrective services or protecting people and property as a firefighter.

And both of us have continued to do everything we can to keep our communities safe since being elected, fighting hard for extra police and resources.

Those efforts have seen a new emergency services precinct underway in Aura in the seat of Caloundra including a new police station, while in Nicklin, Nambour has a new police station and another one is nearing completion in Cooroy – these improvements have been reinforced by many more police who are better equipped - and there are more officers on the way.

And we’re about to take that push for community safety to a whole new level.

We take our jobs as the voices of Sunshine Coast people very seriously

which is why this week while in Brisbane for Parliament we will be meeting with the Police Minister to advocate for the Sunshine Coast to have access to police helicopter capability.

We’ve been keeping a close eye on what Police have been doing to combat crime in Townsville, and by all reports the new helicopter has made a massive difference to community safety in that city.

It’s that sort of resource when coupled with more police which can have a huge impact.

Extra resources need to be backed with tough laws and we were please to see the recent comments from Chief Justice Helen Bowskill who said Queensland had the strong laws needed for Judges and Magistrates to deal with repeat offenders and keep them off our streets.

If young offenders pose an unacceptable risk to the community they should remain in custody – and with our tough laws the courts have the power to do just that.

We’d also like to see the social media giants play their part. We’re sick and tired of young offenders brazenly posting their crimes in newsfeeds, and encouraging other young people to do the same.

This must stop.

These social media companies must ban these videos and take them down straight away if they are posted - removing the platform to publicise these harmful acts and deter copy cat crimes.

We’d like to thank the Sunshine Coast community for its continued support of our efforts to keep this region safe – we’re proud to be your strong voice in Government.

Golf is fun, oh who am I kidding...

MY Facebook feed lit up last week with speculation that Buck’s Bakery at Landsborough was selling to CJ’s. The idea that the owners would want to retire after 26 years seemed to take a few people by surprise. Of course the question is, what would CJ’s want with Buck’s when it has its own store just up the road. I know what I’d do if I

was running CJ’s. Surely the big winner out of the sale is the owner of the next door French patisserie, which could now have half as much competition as it did when it opened up a few weeks ago.

GOLF IS FUN THOUGHT it would be a great idea for a friend and I to take our teenage sons for a round of golf during the

school holidays. What could go wrong? A lot. Firstly, you can’t share your golfing demons with others, so that was a pile-on even before unleashing two loose and lippy teenagers into the mix.

From my first tee off out of bounds to copping a direct hit from a stray ball despite standing 20 metres away at right angles to the direction the kid was aiming, it was

hard to find a highlight.

Trying to explain the longaccepted use of the word ‘fore’ was met with blank looks. My personal low was barking to ‘stop asking stupid questions’ when my teen asked what he was doing wrong with the putter.

He mentioned later on the round didn’t seem a very healthy outing for any of us.

Golf is fun!

COURT RULES

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Official first for Cr Broderick

DIVISION 1 Councillor, Jenny Broderick, attended her first event as councillor for the region, announcing a new reading initiative in Baringa on April 10. A book locker, also known as an express library, was installed at the Baringa Community Centre.

Residents have access to a vending machine style system of up to 160 books, offering a range of genres for all readers. Cr Broderick said the initiative provides full library members convenience and greater access to books. “It is simple to use,

conveniently located and will encourage reading within this growing community,” she said.

“This new service helps us connect and engage with our community to build a better future for everyone.” It will be open Monday to Friday 9am-3pm.

Enter the enchanting world of Baroque Ensemble to enchant

STEP into the enchanting

sounds of Rameau, Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Caldara, and

violin), Shannon Scheltema (viola da gamba) and Janet Brewer (harpsichord) this special event will leave audiences entralled and delighted.

Judit Molnár (soprano), will perform a selection of beautiful works including the cantata ‘Rotte L’Aspre Catene’ by Italian composer Antonio Caldara, Vivaldi’s ‘Mentre Dormi’, and Purcell’s moving ‘Dido’s Lament’. Rameau, Marais and Morel

Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING APRIL 16

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

With massive cosmic energy switching on the ignition of your imagination, this is a good week to ask: What new approach is possible here? And be satisfied with micro steps and bitesized wins until 26 April when Mercury in your sign hits the heavenly highway again.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

Is something that ought to be pleasurable stressing you out? Life could be a whole lot easier if you release a bit of control, relinquish insisting on doing things your way; perhaps try delegating. As a Tauran you know how to take your time and let things evolve organically.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

It’s worth cultivating a discovery mindset this week. Listening with a fresh and receptive perspective as if you’re hearing things for the first time. Though with your planet mentor Mercury still in reverse mode, best wait till next week to get those exciting new ideas up and running.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

This is looking like a week where making sacrifices might be a recipe for resentment. So better to use it as a golden opportunity to practice letting go of holding on. Draw from Venus’ creative well and keep conversations focussed on what you do want, not what you don’t.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

With April cranking up your entrepreneurial enthusiasm, others will be attracted to what you’re offering. This week Venus asks: How can you bring more pleasure into your daily life without unbalancing the stability you’ve worked so hard for? By starting with micro moves rather than grand gestures.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

Eudlo

will be brought to life in instrumental dances and pieces by Margaret Caley (baroque violin), Shannon Scheltema (viola da gamba) and Janet Brewer (harpsichord).

Arioso Chamber Ensemble brings together the talents and experience of leading specialists in Baroque performance.

Formed in January 2014 for the “Music by the Sea” Festival, they have since performed at many festivals and concert series. Their

well known Baroque favourites as well as lesserknown gems, many of which are included on their recent CD “Pearls”.

The group aims to present high quality engaging performances and workshops with an emphasis on historically informed practice.

Performance commences 2.30pm. Tickets are available online at www. ariosochamberensemble. com or cash at the door: $35 Adult / $30 Concession / $12

Expect fireworks, steam and a lot of creativity this week, which alternates between frenetic forward motion and cautious backpedalling. Both Venus and Saturn are supporting a balance of beautiful and functional, so use the Venus side of your brain for artistry and the Saturn side for systematic thinking.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

All relationships are mirrors, and the current celestial climate can be quite fierce. If this week brings some tough love wake-up calls in the form of unfiltered feedback, or colleagues or close connections reflect back unflattering or confronting images, view these as an opportunity for evolution.

SAGITTARIUS

With your guiding planet Mercury spinning retrograde till April 26, this week could see complex interpersonal dynamics and group in-fighting, in which case clarify commitments and deadlines. Look for solutions that minimize stress levels. Someone from your past might lend a helping hand.

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NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Sagittarian patience with red tape is notoriously short, so pace yourself before you spontaneously combust. Trying to force situations to meet your expectations has been a source of stress for you in the past, so why keep repeating that pattern? Use this week’s Mercury retro to flip the script.

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

Your savviest strategy right now is staying in cruise control until the planets move to a more Capricorn-friendly element next week. Until then, work at refining raw ideas and getting assembly lines prepped, and don’t forget to reward yourself with your favourite kind of treat.

You’re not required to have all the answers this week, just ask the right questions to figure out how to work smarter, not harder, and have more time for fun. Let your wild and carefree side out to play to attract the kind of colourful characters who excite and delight you.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Saturn sounds the call for some long-term planning this week, as in getting your inner desires and outer world in synch. And Mars adding extra muscle to your hustle can motivate you to finally get a lot of that stuff you’ve been procrastinating about ticked off the to-do list.

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Judit Molnar (soprano), Margaret Caley (baroque violin), Janet Brewer (harpsichord) and Shannon Scheltema (viola da gamba)

Cr. Broderick at her first official community first official engagement at Baringa

Limited release set to extend

By Sonia Isaacs

AWARD winning

Australian documentary The Trust Fall: Julian Assange is set to have it’s limited cinema release continue later this year.

The film reveals the meaning and significance of the continued detainment and persecution of the most divisive political prisoner of modern times - Julian Assange. The film is the directorial debut of Australian filmmaker Kym Staton - founder and director of Films For Change. It has been shown by all the major cinema chains with a continued national run expected in May, and the well-received documentary delves into the controversial disclosures of WikiLeaks, and its co-founder Assange from 2010.

According to director Kym Staton, The Trust Fall: Julian Assange examines the meaning and significance of the insights that WikiLeaks shared with the world, the resulting behaviour of the governments involved, and the extraordinary personal risk taken by Assange.

“This is a film about a man who risked everything to bring the truth to light,” said Kym.

Filmed over two years on three continents and in ten cities, The Trust Fall: Julian Assange features highprofile Assange supporters and global experts. The film is narrated by Susan Sarandon, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, rapper M.I.A and Rage Against The Machine’s guitarist Tom Morello.

The Trust Fall is set to be re-released locally in May. It has already won

Mooloolah’s passion for op shop fashion

By Kirra Livingstone

STRAP on your high heels, dress to the nines, and come on down to not Paris Fashion Week, but the Mooloolah Op Shop Moo Lah Lah Fashion Parade! This locally based fashion

forward night will display the best of the Op Shop’s donations they receive year in and year out, from brands such as Table Eight, Kitten D’Amour and David Smith, and even wedding attire.

Mooloolah Valley Community Association secretary, Vicki Morrison, said it’s the first time the Op Shop has hosted a fashion show in years. She said she and the whole op shop and committee volunteers are very excited to be a part of this fashion parade. “We are hoping to make

it a good fun afternoon, attendees will be able to buy the garments being showcased as well as there will be other items for sale like accessories, shoes and jewellery,” she said.

“We can showcase the more exclusive and label lines that we get in, the models are going to be all volunteers, some of our op shop volunteers and some friends of volunteers.

“This is a way to market our more up market boutique style garments that we get donated and we want to stress these are all donated.”

Vicki added that the funds raised from the items purchased at the fashion parade will go straight back into the community.

“We do a combination of things in the local

community, we sponsor the chappies at Eudlo, Mooloolah and Glenview and the local soccer club,” she said.

“We recently donated to the Eudlo Fire Brigade, and funds will go back into our welfare program we run, to provide food and fuel vouchers to people in need.”

Along with your tickets, you will have a chance to win the lucky door prize, and on top of enjoying the volunteer run fashion parade, there will be trivia games throughout the afternoon too.

The event will be held at the Mooloolah Public Hall on April 20 from 3-5pm.

Tickets are $10 which covers a glass of bubbles and nibbles, to purchase visit the Mooloolah Valley Op Shop. kirra@gcnews.com.au

Maleny Arts and Craft Group to host annual Autumn Fair

and Craft group Autumn Fair returns for 2024 with a huge selection of locally crafted and created items for purchase.

May 3 to Monday May 6, the fair will feature items handmade by group members and include;

Julian Assange

Fashions

What’s

QCWA Maleny Branch

Pumpkin Lunch

When: Tuesday April 16th, 9.30am

Where: Maleny Community Centre Verandah Room.

Info: We are celebraring our Product of the Year with a fun morning preparing a 2 course lunch featuring pumpkin recipes, a pumpkin themed craft activity and quiz.

APRIL 17

Glasshouse Country Social Group

When: Wednesday April 17th, 11.30am

Where: Club Glasshouse

Info: Glasshouse Country Social Group is an informal group of ladies who wish to continue to get together and intend in a small way to raise funds to support local needy children through their schools. Anyone who would like more information about this group or might consider joining us can contact Janet on 0448 845 303.

APRIL 18

Glasshouse Hinterland AFC Season Launch

When: Thursday April 18th, 4-7pm

Where: Landsborough Sport Complex, 15 Tunnel Ridge Rd Landsborough

Info: This is a family fun evening with games, jumping castle, food trucks, and ice cream van with monster raffle. It’s a great opportunity for the community to come out and support our little club. For more details please contact our President Dean on 0418 293 397

APRIL 19

Maleny Players Presents The Real Inspector Hound

When: Friday April 19th to Sunday April 21st

Where: The Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds

Info: Tickets $25 Adults $20 concessions. Cash sales - Maleny Art Direct www.malenyplayers. org. For more information contact Fluer Adamson on 0409 470 822

APRIL 20

First Nations Family Fun Day

When: Saturday April 20th, 10am2pm

Where: Bankfoot House

Info: Join Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations People for a fun filled day of culture, food, stalls and workshops. Free community event. Visit heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information.

APRIL

Cars & Coffee

When: Saturday April 20th, 6.30am

Where: Custom Dream Industries, 8/5-7 Claude Boyd Parade, Bells Creek

Info: Bring along your pride and joy and join us for our April Cars & Coffee! Got a bike - we want it here too - all welcome!

Moo La La Fashion Parade

When: Saturday April 20th, 3pm5pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall 42

Bray Road Mooloolah Valley

Info: Come and enjoy some bubbles, nibbles and giggles while watching the catwalk styles with some beautiful clothing and accessories modelled by our very own Op Shop crew. Tickets available through the Mooloolah Valley Op Shop now.

QLD Air Museum - Warbirds

When: Saturday April 20th, 10am

Where: QLD Air Museum, 7 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra

Info: Defence Cadets March Pass, Open Cockpit of the many military aircraft on display, Military Jeep Club of QLD, 2nd Light Horse Regiment - Woombye Troop, Southern Cross Airforce (Radio Controlled Warbirds), AHSA (QLD), FA-18 Virtual Reality Simulator, Book a helicopter joy flight on the day, plus much more. For pre purchased tickets visit https:// www.simpletix.com/e/admissionticket-120812#smtx-click

Arioso Chamber Ensemble

When: Saturday April 20th, 2.30pm

Where: Eudlo Hall

Info: Step into the enchanting world of Baroque music as Arioso Chamber Ensemble commemorates a decade of musical brilliance with their 10th anniversary concert series: Arioso 10. Tickets are available online at www.ariosochamberensemble. com or cash at the door: $35 Adult / $30 Concession / $12 School Student.

Street Feast - Maleny

When: Saturday April 20th, 2pm10pm

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Info: Join us at Maleny Showgrounds for a night of food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retail stalls & music. $2 entry.

APRIL

Community Crop Swap and Garden

When: Sunday April 21st, 8.30am start

Where: Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall. 485 Old Landsborough Rd, Landsborough

Info: Come along and meet new friends, bring your gloves if you’d like to potter in our community garden followed by the crop swapthis could be your excess of seeds, seedlings, herbs, jars, unused tools, preserves or ferments, young trees, beeswax products or a bag of good soil to name a few. Bring the children to plant out and learn to invest in fresh food, friendships and community in the beginnings of our dedicated garden just for them.

Pop-up Cinema - “Wonka”

When: Wednesday April 24th, 5pm

Where: Maleny State High School Hall

Info: In conjunction with the P&C, the Senior Events Committee are bringing you the first pop-up cinema for 2024! All money raised on the night will go towards the 2024 Senior Formal.

Cost: $5.00 for one movie or $8.00 for both

Tickets will be available for purchase ahead of time. Sausage sizzle, drinks and popcorn available for purchase on the night. www.facebook.com/ events/1657383514999545

Pop-up Cinema - “Free Guy”

When: Wednesday April 24th, 7.00pm

Where: Maleny State High School Hall

Info: In conjunction with the P&C, the Senior Events Committee are bringing you the first pop-up cinema for 2024! All money raised on the night will go towards the 2024 Senior Formal.

Cost: $5.00 for one movie or $8.00 for both

Tickets will be available for purchase ahead of time. Sausage sizzle, drinks and popcorn available for purchase on the night. www.facebook.com/ events/1657383514999545

ANZAC Day

When: Thursday April 25

Where: Beerwah, Glasshouse Mountains, Landsborough, Maleny, Montville, Mapleton, Witta and Mooloolah Valley.

Info: See next week for full details.

Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Autumn Fair

When: Friday to Monday May 3rd6th, 9am

Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street Maleny

Info: The fair will feature items handmade by our group and include; clothing, glassware, jewellery, woodwork, art, woollens, pottery, jams and pickles, toys, handbags and more. A sashiko (Japanese embroidery inspired) quilt is the raffle prize. The fair is a good opportunity to find a unique Mother’s Day gift.

The Brick Zone May the Fourth Star Wars Celebration

When: Saturday May 4th

Where: Sunshine Coast University Auditorium

Info: The May The Fourth Star Wars Celebration for 2024 has arrived on the Sunshine Coast. Created for adults and children of all ages, you have the opportunity to be part of an exciting day celebrating everything Star War. Book now https://events. humanitix.com/star-wars-maythe-4th-celebration

Hazara Women for ChangeBenefit Concert

When: Saturday May 4th, 5.30pm

Where: Maleny RSL

Info: This concert is a fundraiser for Hazara Women for Change refugees living in Melbourne. These women are raising money

Advocacy Group are proud to host this event featuring local talented musicians and dancers.

Mother’s Day High Tea

When: Saturday May 4th, 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Where: Glasshouse Mountains RSL

Sub Branch

Info: $25 per adult, $15 per child under 10.

Limited seating, book early. RSVP by the 27th April to Rita 5438 7467 or Cheryl 0429 667 965.

Vianta Arts Presents Creative Arts Group

When: Until Sunday May 5th

Where: Vianta Arts, 70 Simpson Street, Beerwah

Info: Creative Arts Group, a variety of work range from drawing, watercolors, pencils, acrylics, oils and pastels and mixed media from representational work to contemporary realism, quirky and abstract.

Are You Safe At Home

When: Thursday May 9th, 12.15pm

Where: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

Info: Family violence is not your fault. Join us for a free community lunch and get access to information about keeping safe in your home from Centrecare DV Service, Relationshipos Australia and Speak Up Now. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend.

Maleny Hospital AuxiliaryCharity Golf Day

Maleny Wood Expo

When: Saturday May 4thMonday May 6th

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Info: Woodworking workshops, demonstrations, artisian stalls, live music, children’s activities plus lots more. Visit www. malenywoodexpo.com/ for more information.

MAY 4-6

Church & Communit y

Celebrate our salvation

THIS time two weeks ago, the purples of lent which draped churches around the world gave way to threads of white and gold. Those colours will continue to hang brightly from altars and walls (and from shoulders) throughout the 50 days following Easter right up until Pentecost. The whites denote celebration and that is what Christianity does in ‘Eastertide’ – at least in theory. But what about in practice? An alien visiting our planet would be forgiven for thinking we endured the strains of Lent only to seemingly disperse in silence back into the humdrum of life at the end.

What is your way of continuing the practice of celebrating the Resurrection? Our 50 days of Eastertide is our way of celebrating the event of our salvation. It is also a way of saying to all: death and tragedy do not have the final word in human life and

we are going to celebrate that and remember it constantly.

The temptation to return to the humdrum of life, perhaps even imposes on us an obligation, or a stubbornness to celebrate despite our state of affairs. I am reminded of the images of Palm Sunday liturgical celebrations held in Gaza’s Holy Family Church - the only Catholic Church in Gaza - despite the destruction and death around them. What does a discipline of keeping the festival look like for us? Well, we are limited by our imagination and we need not be lavish. I am reminded here of the tradition of making sweets at home, in my home state in India. Growing up, Advent was a time of preparing the doughs, batters, the fillings, etc. Near Christmas they would all get fried, or deepfried, or baked, or chilled, or frozen. These sweets were then eaten with afternoon tea or offered to guests

Winners were grinners these Easter holidays

LOCAL kids were the happy recipients of prizes in the Beerwah Village & Marketplace Easter

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throughout Christmastide. What recipes for sweets and biscuits does your family hold dearly? Easter may be the time (and the excuse) to pull them out.

Our celebrations need not be culinary. Do you wear a certain accessory or set of clothes on a good occasion? Eastertide may be the time to wear it more generously. Whatever we choose, they will be tactile reminders to us about the ongoing importance of the day which we prepared so patiently

By Kirra Livingstone

THE much loved

Landsborough Free Pantry has been forced to close, as the current owner is moving from the area with no one taking it over.

Landsborough Free Pantry owner Shirley King started the service in 2021, filling a gap in the community to provide anonymous support to people who need to access free food, personal items and books. Shortly after the pantry began, Beerwah artist Katrina Odgers volunteered to paint the previously white fridge to make it more eyecatching and easier to identify.

Glasshouse Senior Citizens Landsborough Pantry bows out

Contributed by Jan Hunter

AT their April meeting

Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club were given a presentation from Ted

Shirley has received a whirlwind of support over the years, with many people donating goods to keep the pantry running.

Throughout the years, the pantry has helped many people get through tough times.

In a Facebook post announcing the closure, Shirley thanked the community for their support.

“It is a shame as there is someone using the pantry everyday now in these harsh financial times,” she said.

The pantry closed on April 13, 2024.

as long as possible. Massage assists with elevating circulation and blood flow. Home visits can be arranged to discuss the benefi of possible treatment and several of our members made appointments with Ted. I believe we all agreed it was an extremely informative presentation.

involved visiting shops in the centre to get a card stamped and then winners were drawn randomly out of Zion and Judah were very happy to win a $50 gift card to KHub where they will enjoy getting Lego and other toys.

The major prize was a laptop, which went to a young local resident, Charlie.

In other competition news, the winners from the GC&M News Facebook competition were Rebecca Mason and Nikita Whalley, who each received a Mega Family Pass to Strike Bowling & Bar in Maroochydore.

harmful chemicals, plastic particles and heavy metals. Compostable cups are better if you’re able to compost them at home. However, they can’t be composted through Council’s current waste collection service, so they also end up in landfi generating methane as they break down.

Western Australia recently became the first state to ban single-use non-compostable coffee cups. Queensland plans to phase them out over the next five years.

empty compostable cups home to compost

• Support a Queensland ban on single-use coffee cups now, rather than in five years’ time.

WAM’s aims are to educate and empower people to take action on waste and related issues, at a personal and community level. To find out more, visit our website www.wasteactionmaleny.org , Facebook group WAM Waste Action Maleny or email us at wasteactionmaleny@gmail.com.

With Waste Action Maleny

We hope everyone had a great school holiday.

The Landsborough Pantry

Ted Jenkins

Zion and Judah

Charlie

with Fr Francis Fernandes Catholic Community

Puzzle

Proud to be Australian

After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, British scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 200 years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 150 years ago.

Not to be outdone by the Brit’s, in the weeks that followed, an American archaeologist dug to a depth of 20 feet, and shortly after, a story was published in the New York Times: “American archaeologists, finding traces of 250-year-

No flies on Bruce Sheila walked into the kitchen to find Bruce stalking around with a fly swatter.

“What are you doing?” she asked.

“Hunting flies,” he responded.

old copper wire, have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network 50 years earlier than the British.”

One week later, the state’s Dept of Minerals and Energy in Western Australia, reported the following: “After digging as deep as 30 feet in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, Jack Lucknow, a self-taught archaeologist, reported that he found absolutely nothing. Jack has therefore concluded that 250 years ago, Australia had already gone wireless.”

“Oh, killing any?” she asked.

“Yep, three males, two females,” he replied.

Intrigued, she asked “how can you tell them apart?”

He responded, “three were on a beer can and two were on the phone.”

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RESULTS S p ort

Range Croquet Club

Contributed by Ken Barker

SOCIAL ricochet was played on Tuesday with Priscilla Vickers and Sally Adams scoring a win, 9 – 6, against Dianne Horsman.

Coolum club members in the form of George Oliver and Karen Andronis visited on Thursday to contest the ricochet pennants. Sarah Widin and Dianne faced off against them. Sarah won her game against George 26 – 8 while Karen turned the tables defeating an out-of-practice Dianne 26 – 10. At one game all Sarah and Diane were unlucky to lose a close game 15 – 19, Coolum winning the match 2 games to 1. Well done all players.

Association croquet was played on lawn 2 while the ricochet doubles slugged it out on lawn 1. Nick Cram defeated Lynette Evans 17 – 7. A team consisting of Dave Kerr and Ken Barker had an honourable draw with Wallace Roy 13 all.

Several players were away at the alternate stroke doubles tournament in Caloundra either as players, referees or administrators. An innocent, interested bystander moved from asking about the game to coming inside, watching, and having the game explained by Dianne, Wallace, Nick, Ken and Dave. He stayed on afterwards to hit some balls around under Wallace and Jazzie’s guidance. In the actual games Ken beat Nick 18 – 10. Dianne and David teamed up to beat Wallace 12 – 5.

The attached photo shows Wallace, with Jazzie’s help, instructing an innocent bystander dragged off the street.

Play days:

Association: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 1.00 pm for games to be arranged by 1.30 pm. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days.

Ricochet: Tuesday. Please arrive at 8.45am. for games to be arranged by 9am.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. Our web ddress is: https:// rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by David Hayes

WEDNESDAY 10.04.24 9.00am Bowls Club

Championship Ladies “A” Singles. Rd 2 - Viv James def Sally Squires 26 - 16 Marker Jenny Hobson, Noelene Annakin def Kerry Lappin 25 - 15. Marker Di Hume, Marilyn Podmore def Sylvia Chamberlain 26 - 11. Marker Margaret Gibson. Chris Freshwater def Margaret Smith 25 - 6. Marker Nikki Bedwell Social. John Palte, Scott Bedwell and Warren Blackbourne def Jeff Clayton, Seija Munster / Karen Coull (visitor) and Rae Farrell 41 - 14. Mick Clark, Steph Sleeman and Kevin Cook def Jos Evans, Annette Capern and Kerry Munster 24 - 21. Margaret Blair, Mikki Bedwell and Gavin Linnan def Jonathon Orr

Margaret Smith - Jill Kirchheiner and Steve Cassidy 31 - 11.

Thursday 11.04.24 12.30pm Social. Format for the day was pairs winners vs losers. Winners of the day with 2 wins and a margin of 27 were Nikki Bedwell and Paul Chirgwin. R/Up with the highest winning margin in either game with + 13 were Warren Blackbourne and Graham Nicholson. Lucky draw went to John Annakin and Noelene Annakin. $30 raffle winner went to Darcy Wilson with the $20 cash won by Jeff Clayton.

Saturday 13.04.24 Championship Men’s “A” Singles. Rd 1 Part 1 10am start. Graham Nicholson def Kevin Cook 25 - 21. Mick Clark def Jimmiee Gainsford 25 - 6. Phil Siggers def Grant Podmore 25 - 8. John Annakin def Scott Bedwell 25 - 14. David Booth def Simon Richter 25 - 18. Darcy Wilson def Eamon Wibberley (Junior) 25 - 16. Bye Brendan Freshwater and Troy German. Rd 1 Part 2 1pm. Bill Tumbridge and Keith Hopkins bye. Rodney Sharpe def Ross Harris 25 - 22. Well done Ross, come back from 14 down. Mac Townson was on fire def Dave Hayes 25 - 3. Brett Collinson def Jason Bigalla 25 - 16. Paul Chirgwin def John Palte 25 - 13. Kerry Munster def Zach Flood (Junior) (Forfeit). Peter Bousen def Russ Turner (Forfeit) Some top games of bowls and good to see many new faces.

Sunday 14.04.24 Men’s Championship “A” Singles. Rd 2 10am. Graham Nicholson def Mick Clark 25 - 10. Phil Siggers def John Annakin 25 - 20, David Booth def Dracy Wilson 25 - 18, Brendan Freshwater def Troy German 25 - 10, Keith Hopkins def Bill Tumbridge 25 - 21, Rodney Sharpe def Mac Townson 25 - 18, Paul Chirgwin def Brett Collinson 25 - 11, Peter Bousen def Kerry Munster 25 - 13.

Rd 3 1pm start. Graham Nicholson def Phil Siggers 25 - 10, David Booth, last years winner def Brendan Freshwater 25 - 18, Rodney Sharpe def Keith Hopkins 25 - 14, Paul Chirgwin def Peter Bousren 25 - 18.

See you all in two weeks for the semi and final.

Weight: 33.3 kg

Summary:

Franklin is a stunning example of the American Staffy breed that came to us from the pound through no fault of his own. When you go slow on the introduction he is very affectionate and happy to follow you around for pats and cuddles. We have been building his confidence and he is coming along leaps and bounds. With someone willing to be patient with his training, he is going to make an incredible family pet that highlights all the best parts of his breed. Please come in and see Franklin and help us find a forever home for this lovely dog. eBecausesheisaabitof

Wallace, Jazzie and ‘innocent bystander’

Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

ON Sunday April 7th our inimitable Witta Wikings team played Mooloolah Valley in Vet’s tennis in a home match at Witta. We enjoyed our tennis for most of the afternoon until we were washed out with heavy rain. As per usual, our social currency centred on the best sports bras on the market and whether it’s extravagant to own more than one; our physical ailments including optimal bandages, creams and ointments, and hinterland practitioners; our magnificent lunch including whether Maree’s homemade sausage rolls were best enjoyed with or without condiments; and spot the difference between a member of our team and one of the opposition. Young Kev graced us with his presence and

Maleny Bowls Club

Contributed by Brett Gillis

LAST Tuesday our Jackpot Pairs game attracted 22 bowlers that included a group of four visitors from Woodford and one from Glasshouse Bowls Club which was fantastic. The $158 lucky jackpot draw of (-20) was not won, we did have a team on (-17) which was close. This Tuesday 16th April the jackpot will be in excess of $190 so why not come and try your luck while enjoying our wonderful game. 8:30am for 9am start.

mentioned little about his ongoing struggle with haemorrhoids; we were pleased to see him coming out comfortably with his pink man-bag.

The tennis was played with exhibitions of wonderful sportsmanship, aces and double faults. All sets were nail-bitingly close and the crowd remained on the edges of their seats. Interestingly, a result was reached despite the lack of opportunity to play the last couple of sets, with Mooloolah Valley winning with a score of 7 sets and 52 games to Witta’s one set and 25 games. We thought the palindromic nature of the two games totals to be fascinating.

Challenging conditions for the first playable Sunshine Coast seniors’ competition match proved the difference in a closely contested match between the two top teams from the 2023 season, Nambour

We will be conducting our Junior Academy every fortnight so mark it in your calendar with the next event on Friday 26th April from 6pm to 8pm.

Also on Friday we had 6 rinks of bowlers playing singles Scroungers that included visitors Peter & Jo. This handicap competition is hotly contested that includes rink prizes as well as chocolates for maximum scores. This is an excellent game of consistency suitable for new bowlers as well as the more seasoned campaigner. 2pm for 2:30pm start.

and Witta Wompoos. Four tie break sets were contested in hot and humid conditions with both teams struggling at times.

Nambour were victorious 9 sets 67 games to 3 sets 47 games making the close tie break sets a factor in the result. Well done to Nambour on their home court, I am sure they will be wary when visiting Witta at home. Great tennis and great fun.

Many thanks to our team of Sean Lepper, Eamon Thompson, Tony Keenan, Andrew Blowes, Colleen Bichel and Annie Quarmby.

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome.

Social tennis: Monday ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings please call 0437 295 501 or go to the website: www.wittatennis.com.au.

Friday night 12th April we celebrated the launch of our 2024 Junior Academy played under lights from 6pm to 8pm. It was terrific to welcome back junior members and those experiencing lawn bowls for the very first time. The half time barbeque proved popular and thanks to John for cooking.

Our Club Championship Men’s Pairs winners were Ian Cope and Rob Coffey who will represent Maleny Bowls Club at the Sunshine Coast District Champion of Champions event being held in Nambour on Saturday 20th April.

Club Championship Men’s Pairs winners Rob Coffey and Ian Cope.

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Roll up to Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Rich community history as bowls club looks to build new members

Tell us about the origins of your club and a brief history?

A few local gentlemen signed a lease agreement with William Reed to use part of his land on the eastern edge of the Glass House Tavern across the railway track.

They levelled it out and created two rinks with membership of this closed group by invitation only.

The men extended an invitation to the ladies to give the game a try in 1952.

Some ladies liked it very much and formed their own club in April of that year.

In 1959 the 1st game on a full 8 rink green was played.

In 2001 the club opened under the new name Glasshouse Country Bowls Club.

What are your goals/ aspirations for the year ahead?

We are aspired to be successful in both the men and ladies up and coming pennant season.

Ladies having won flags in the past 2 years. We have coaching session for senior members and juniors on Monday and Wednesday arvo’s from 3.30pm.

We had 9 junior’s playing in the Qld State Championships in January with one junior making through to the Under 18 Qld squad for 2024. Our third Junior of our club to do so.

We hope this continues next year with increased numbers. Exciting to see the development of the juniors.

Are there any upcoming events the club is excited about?

The yearly Men and Ladies A Grade single championships.

In June we have our 2 day Open Junior Pairs carnival with many of the elite under 18 juniors in the state

participating.

Ladies Fiesta in September.

Annual 2 day Open Fours Spring Carnival with players local in interclub taking part.

Tell us about your community involvement?

The Glasshouse Christian College send students 5 weeks at a time, 3 times a year.

Glasshouse Primary School has sent students here previous years.

We also have the Qld Police Bowlers once a year and a visit from Toowoomba City Bowls Club bi annually.

We also run a Diggers vs Civvies Day around the

11th of November which members and visitors are both welcome.

Are you looking for new members? Why should people join the club and how can they do this?

We are always looking for new members. Bowls can be played by all ages and abilities and is not only good physically but is great for your mental health as well, meeting and mingling with different people on the green.

Barefoot Bowls is a pathway to more serious bowls with many of our current members joining from our Wednesday Night Business / Social Bowls

comp which has been running for 13 years, 2 times a year for 6 weeks.

We have several bowling coaches who assist both junior and senior bowlers for training or any new member wanting to take up the sport.

Bowls is an enjoyable and social game.

How many members do you currently have and what age groups can join?

Players of any age can play bowls.

With one eye on the future we are trying to attract more junior bowlers to our club.

We currently have 59 male bowls, 25 female bowlers with 8 junior boys and 1 girl.

Beerwah Masters swim team win large club award

THE Beerwah Masters Swim team won their first ever team trophy at the Noosa Masters Meet on April 6, for most average points won for a large club.

Eight competitors for the Beerwah squad participated in the annual swim meet bumping them up to the large club category, and a huge effort was put in by all swimmers.

The team won a number of medals and made several personal best times, and despite the tough competition they faced, the Beerwah side were humbled by the win.

Team swimmer, Kylie Cornock, said it is the first group club award they have won since starting the masters team in 2021, and the whole team was proud of the achievement.

“We did really well we had

everybody who swam really well and we won a club award which we have never won before,” she said.

“It was amazing, I don’t know if I ran or danced, I did something on the way up to accept the award, I was really excited, it was awesome.”

To contribute to the highest average points for a large club on the day, Beerwah Masters collected five gold medals and two bronze medals, with all but one swimmer getting a medal each.

“We haven’t seen results like that before so it was really cool,” Kylie said.

Kylie also praised the calibre of the Noosa Masters Swim Meet, who ran their 23rd regional masters event.

“Amazing, they run the best day, they are really organised and switched on

with their marshalling they do a BBQ at the end, it’s like a well-oiled machine and we love that day, we love going to Noosa,” she said.

“They are a really wellestablished club and they are celebrating the masters team’s 25th anniversary this year, which is huge.”

However, the Beerwah

team is already looking forward to bigger and better things, preparing for the Masters State Championships this week held in Brisbane.

“Our next swim meet will be on April 18-April 21, we will have six swimmers, myself, Lene, Louise, Courtney, Ange and Nardia,

Beerwah Golf junior program

THE Beerwah Golf Club has announced a new junior golfing program for beginners and intermediate players. The aim of the program is to provide a clear pathway for golf junior athletes. Both programs start this week, with the beginners program on every Monday at 4pm, and intermediate program is every Thursday at 4pm. The beginners program is suited for juniors aged 8-14 and the intermediate program is suited for juniors with some golf experience, aged 10-17. Each program has 10 sessions, costing families $100 and $110 for the term respectively. Beerwah Golf Operations Manager, Matt Lang, said it was important to the club to provide a clear pathway for up and coming juniors. “It’s a key point of our strategic plan investing in junior programs, we want to try and get some good golfers out of this,” he said. “Golf is fun and is a low impact sport, making it accessible for juniors.”

For any questions, email admin@beerwahgolfclub. com.au .

Two huge wins at Tassie bouts

competing at that one,” Kylie said.

“I don’t know how many podium finishes we might expect but it’s going to be enormous.

“There will be hundreds of swimmers there over the four days so its going to be a huge event.”

Although you can apply to compete in the State Championships rather than being selected, Kylie said the Beerwah swimmers will face up against some strong competition.

“We have been training for this one since we started back with masters swimming this year,” she said.

“This is a big event for us, and hopefully coming off the back of this award from Noosa, we will put our best foot forward in the pool, and do our best.”

IT was a successful fight night in Launceston for the Hinterland Boxing Club, with both Bryce Schafer and Tyler Blizzard winning their bouts. Blizzard fought his first title fight on the night (April 13), defeating Sitthidet Phanaensa for the Australasian Super Featherweight belt. Schafer dominated his opponent Ryan Cotten, winning by TKO in the first minute of the first round. He debuted as a pro boxer on March 23 this year, and won the bout by unanimous decision. Blizzard has now won 6-0 and Schafer has won 2-0.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club bowlers on the green

Beerwah Masters Swim Team at Noosa Swim Meet Steve, Tyler and Leesh

IN THE Garden with Spencer Shaw FOREST HEART Eco-Nursery

Backyard Wildlife Wildlife

the lawn is king. Vast swathes of lawn may look attractive and appeal to certain needs, deep within our psyche, but not only are they a massive drain on our resources - through the fuel and machinery required to create and maintain them, but they also have a heavy impact on our environment through use of chemicals, fertilisers, and the carbon and noise emissions. That said, areas of lawn can be very useful for recreation and amenity values, but do we really need quite as much as some acreage blocks generate. Instead of scattered clumps of trees amongst our vast artificial grass lands,

wouldn’t it be nice to see scattered grassy clearings amongst ecologically diverse and complex forestlands. The challenge for us all, is to turn some of our acreage blocks back into forest, saving time and resources on mowing, and in turn create and share habitat with our native wildlife.

So, to make this a reality my suggestion is that we learn to do a little less

mowing and instead bring back to life our native understorey vegetation. Native grasses and herbs provide crucial habitat for native fauna such as Red Neck Wallabies, Bandicoots Red Brow Finches, Pale Headed Rosellas, just to name a few. You see I’m not completely anti-grass, you could even say I’m fully in favour of pro-grass (sorry, just can’t go past a good pun). There are a whole

swathe of fantastic native grasses and herbs that we can encourage or plant. Surprisingly some grasses grow in or on the edges of our native rain forests such as Oplismenus aemulus (Creeping Beard Grass) or Ottochloa gracillima (Graceful Grass).

These grasses can even be mown to create shadeloving lawns; sometimes even I can use the word L-A-W-N in a positive sense!

Creeping Beard grass and Graceful grass grass (right). Insets - Red Neck Wallaby, Bandicoot, Red Brow Finch and

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