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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITIES OF GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY AND THE BLACKALL RANGE

154km run around the mountain SUNSHINE Coast’s very first backyard Ultra, the Glasshouse Standing was a runaway success with 116 competitors welcoming in the New Year in unprecedented style.

Dedicated runners battled it out over an almost 24 hour period to compete in the inaugural Wild Horse Mountain event.

Also a fundraiser, the event provided a unique and exhilarating opportunity for the Sunshine Coast running community to welcome in 2024. Run Queensland organiser, Brett Standring, said he was blown away by the interest shown for the event which also raised over $10,000 in support of the ‘Save our Glass House Mountains’ (SOGHM) campaign. Story p12

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Bunya Dreaming perfect occasion to bring all together. p9

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Maleny park advocates push to make new connections. Story p6

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Residents aim for 1000 submissions as ‘highway alternative’ deadline looms

By Sonia Isaacs A GROUNDSWELL of community opposition to a proposed Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) route set to impact hundreds of Elimbah,

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Following the surprise announcement by Department of Transport and Main Roads in the weeks leading up to Christmas that up to 120 homes could be potentially

resumed if the BHWA stage 4 route options go ahead, local residents have been working tirelessly to galvanise the community and present a unified show of strength rejecting the

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Direct rail case finalised

THE $14 million business case into the suitability of constructing the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line (DSCRL) has been completed.

Upon completion in late December, it has now been handed on to the state and federal government for consideration. A Department of Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said both governments undergo a detailed process to approve a project.

“Business cases include information that is commercial in confidence which if released prematurely or in-full, could influence commercial negotiations during a tender process,” they said.

The federal government allocated $1.6 billion towards the DSCRL in their recent review of the infrastructure pipeline, which the state government acknowledges.

It is unclear when the findings will be made public.

Community fights plan Thousands sign petition in opposition to proposed TMR route

By Sonia Isaacs A GROUNDSWELL of community opposition to a proposed Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA) route set to impact hundreds of Elimbah, Caboolture and Moodlu residents, is gaining remarkable traction. In only a matter of weeks, a well-executed grassroots campaign has secured support from 5,000 concerned petitioner’s.

Following the shock announcement by Department of Transport and Main Roads in the weeks leading up to Christmas that up to 120 homes could be potentially resumed if the BHWA stage 4 route options go ahead, local residents have been working tirelessly around the clock to galvanise the community to present a unified show of strength rejecting the TMR proposal ahead of the February 9 community consultation cut-off date.

Alongside launching the parliamentary petition in mid-December, principal petitioner, Jason Smith, said he was pleased to see the community rallying together to provide a strategic and pragmatic response

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Local residents met with organisers and elected representatives in December 2023 to fight the proposal. He said the focus was now on obtaining between 6,00010,000 signatures before the petition closure in February.

A goal of lodging up to 1000 written community submissions outlining concerns surrounding current routes and suggested alternative options was also on the table.

Mr Smith said one of the key focuses in TMR selecting the current options was the assumption that all land east of the rail line will be residential and houses.

“There are a number of generational farms on the east side of railway line at Elimbah that we know people

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will not be willing to sell. We are also concerned that no budget has been allocated for resumptions and that compensation won’t occur in an adequate or timely manner,” Mr Smith said.

A public Facebook group established as a community information and sharing platform for people impacted or opposed to the current Stage 4 route options has already amassed 1.9K members.

Mr Smith said the Facebook group continued to grow, and members were now looking to broaden the message by approaching and including other interest groups that utilised the area

including mountain bikers and walking groups, as well as engaging conservation groups around potential environmental impact concerns.

A working group of representative residents is looking to have a consultation session with TMR towards the end of January where they hope to discuss more desirable options for the community.

Mr Smith said the group was calling for an alternative route that went further to the West and provided wellbalanced and long term regional growth options.

He said judging by the response of gaining nearly

600 petition signatures at the group’s first ever weekly Caboolture market event on January 7 to raise awareness of the issue, it was apparent community sentiment strongly opposed the current TMR proposal.

“The community will continue to make noise and ensure that we are heard by TMR and the government on this issue. We’ve seen a huge unification of the community in response to this proposal and we are determined to continue to raise awareness and fight back in an objective and pragmatic way to make a difference,” Mr Smith said. sonia@gcnews.com.au

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Mitch Gaynor WHAT a solid way for one Beerwah bloke to bring in 2024 when he won $100,000 on a scratch-it.

You kind of forget that people actually win those prizes.

I’m planning on beating that by winning the $100 million powerball on Thursday, but just in case I don’t, be rest assured I’d be generously sharing it far and wide with everyone I know.

The scratch-it win is a great way to bring in the new year though.

You can park any concerns over cost of living aside for a few months anyway.

There’s always a sense of envy when people walk away with big wins, but I recall chapter in a book - Sapiens - about the human condition and hopefully it’s some comfort to know that no matter the wins (or losses) we have in life, and the subsequent highs or lows, the individual reverts back to their usual state of mind soon after.

So if you’re a baked in miserable pessimist, you’ll just become a rich miserable pessimist.

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bearable, but you catch my drift.

Of course if the GC&M News team were to win big, we would become rich unbridled optimists.

In the meantime we’re merely unbridled optimists hitting the ground running for another jampacked year in the hinterland.

We held a planning meeting at The Coffee Club last week and with the help of some excellent coffees, have mapped out the first half of 2024.

Editorially it is shaping up to be a big year. The council election on March 16 will see a new Division 1 candidate at the very least, while the competition is heating up across Division 5 and we are guaranteed a new mayor as well.

Keep an ear out for upcoming meet the candidate events.

This election probably has more of a practical bearing on how we live our lives - rates, roads and rubbish - compared to the state election on October 31.

For the vaguely interested it will still be a fascinating contest, with a new premier and three-term Labor government seemingly

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in a bit of a fight to maintain government, if the polls are to be believed. You would really hope that by then there would have been a decision made on the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail Line.

It’s become political enough (read p20 for Andrew Wallace’s reply to Jason Hunt’s column in the last edition of 2023 for a taste).

Let’s just hope whichever way it turns, it doesn’t drag on to become an election issue.

One of the bigger stories over the break was the weather - or forecasting of it.

Is there anyone else wondering how it is that with all this technology, brilliant minds, AI, and a few meters, that punters might as well just stick their head out the window if they want to know what’s happening with the weather. Days of inaccurate forecasts were driving me nuts.

To top a summer of nonsense off, a meteorologist then came out and said it was a myth that El Nino meant drier weather conditions. Brilliant, Mitch thanks for the update.

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A BEERWAH man has had a lucky break to kick start 2024, after an Instant Scratch-It Christmas gift scored him the top prize win of $100,000.

The winner redeemed the $5 instant game ticket from the Beerwah Newsagency, which has never had someone claim a top prize or division one win from a scratch-it.

Beerwah Newsagency owner, Les Townsend,

said it was exciting not only for the winner, but the team as well.

“We were lucky enough to share in the winning locals’ excitement when they presented the ticket in store,” he said.

“We are just so incredibly happy for them.

“They are regulars so we can’t wait to see their bright faces visit again soon.”

The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain

anonymous, said he was feeling great after the big win, but wasn’t sure what he would spend his win on.

“It’s a wonderful start to the year!” he said.

“One hundred thousand dollars! We couldn’t believe it.

“I’m not sure how we’ll use our prize yet, but I think a nice dinner to celebrate will certainly be on the cards.” kirra@gcnews.com.au

By Kirra Livingstone THE battle for Division 1 is now a two-way fight after Baringa local Kristy TaylorRose nominated last week.

The nomination pits Ms Taylor-Rose head-to-head with popular hinterland businesswoman, Jenny Broderick.

Both candidates will be vying for the vacant councillor position after incumbent Rick Baberowski announced his retirement late last year.

Div 1 takes in the fast-growing Caloundra south area with parts of the hinterland including Beerwah, Landsborough, Glass House Mountains and Beerburrum.

Ms Taylor-Rose said she was campaigning on creating better infrastructure for the booming coast as well as environmental issues.

“The main things I want to do if elected is to protect the environment, improve our maintenance and services, that just comes back to my background in construction, better infrastructure and roads for all our areas,” she said. “I also want to get back to basics

with working closely with the communities in my division, and listening to my neighbours about what’s actually needed, so I can put that infront of the council.”

Kristy is involved with volunteering throughout the community.

“I’m heavily involved in sports, a lot of volunteering that I’m doing at the moment, and just giving back to the community,” she said.

“I volunteer for the Sunshine Coast Council and am involved in all the events they hold, I volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and I’m the president of the P&C at the Baringa Secondary College.”

The new candidate happens to be friends with Ms Broderick and said if the division was split - a potential outcome for future election - they would do a great job at leading each Aura and the Hinterland communities.

However, Kristy stressed why people should vote for her as the division’s next councillor.

“I’m very genuine, I’m basically like your next door neighbour, I’m a down to earth sort of person,” she said.

“I’m normal, I don’t have the council or politics background, but I’m willing to listen to everybody and find out what I can do for them.

“I’m very approachable and humble, I’m not a person that dictates titles and things like that, everyone works together hence why my slogan is ‘change starts with you’.

“If you vote for me, we all change together because it’s not just one person running for council, it’s a whole community running for council.” kirra@gcnews.com.au

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A push for an ‘aggregated, inclusive’ Maleny park gains momentum

By Sonia Isaacs ADVOCATES for a multigenerational district park in Maleny are investigating utilising and linking additional park locations in Maleny.

The idea pivots from a single location at The Precint, but is aimed at ensuring the timely delivery of an all-inclusive community play space.

The concept of developing an ‘Aggregated District Park’ would see various sections of land linked to create a District Park whole, and Maleny Park for All

(MPA) spokesperson, Rossi Moore, said she was keen for Council to consider the option ahead of community consultation for the new Maleny Community Precinct Plan.

Ms Moore said the group was currently developing a visual interpretation to illustrate the potential of reactivating underutilised space at Mary Allen Waters Park and Bicentennial Park to create further links with existing community infrastructure. She said the site could easily link with pre-existing facilities and

pathways, and its close proximity to town and community facilities such as the Neighbourhood Centre, Community Centre, Library and Showgrounds provided additional advantages. She said the site area already had established trees and shade, and would have access to existing water and power utilities, as well as offering multiple modes of transport options, accessibility for all ages and abilities in a centrally located, visible and safe location.

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lies a great opportunity to create something dynamic and re-activate an otherwise under-utilised space to further compliment facilities at The Precinct. We would be keen to engage on further discussions with Council on this community proposal,” Ms Rossi said.

Division 5 Councillor, Winston Johnston, said at the present time planning was well advanced to develop the community proposal for a new Maleny Community Precinct Plan with community engagement scheduled to

commence in May-June 2024. He said funding was currently geared towards developing a District Level park at the Maleny Community Precinct location.

“It is possible that there will not be a sufficient single area on The Precinct for a district level park so it is possible that it may be in a number of different locations, however at the present time funding is focused around developing The Precinct area,” Cr Johnston said. sonia@gcnews.com.au

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“We’re recruiting now for the Council elections, so if you’re interested in helping to deliver democracy on the ground and help people in your community to have their say, then one of these roles might be a great fit for you,” he said.

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Hooners exposed by taskforce POLICE are investigating a number of alleged hooning and anti-social behaviour in the region, and has charged a number of people sharing more than 50 offences.

Officers from the Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol, Tactical Crime Squad, along with the Child Protection Investigation Unit, executed search warrants on January 10. From the searches, it will be alleged that officers located and seized drugs, drug utensils, large quantities of money, digital devices and vehicles.

Of the local hinterland charges, there were three Beerwah residents charged with a number of offences.

A 19-year-old Beerwah woman was charged with four counts of type 1 notices served re dangerous operation, one count each of possess dangerous drug, possess utensil, possess things, supply drug and issued eight TINS. A 16-year-old Beerwah girl was charged with one count each of possess dangerous drug and possess utensil.

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Troubled wave park property set to hit the market by end of month

By Kirra Livingstone A 25-hectare parcel of land earmarked for a $350m hinterland wave park is set to hit the market by the end of the month.

Property owner, Nurrowin Pty Ltd, was forced into external administration in December 2023 owing about $10 million to creditors.

While the value of the land is unknown, a 31-hectare property two kilometres from Beerwah’s town centre sold in late 2023 for $21m.

The company purchased the land at Glenview on Steve Irwin Way in 2015 and

despite releasing plans for the project, including a $40 million wave park and 160villa resort as early as 2016, the concept never advanced to construction.

The long-delayed project was further stalled when Sanad Capital – a Nurrowin subsidiary – appealed a decision by the Sunshine Coast Council to approve a rival wave park at Glass House Mountains.

A judgment by the Planning and Environment Court in June last year dismissed that appeal, with Sanad saying it was “disappointed” by the decision.

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Glasshouse Chamber of Commerce president, Tamara Hazelden, said the demise of the wave park was disappointing for the region but that the property was to be sold with approvals in place meaning the area could still be home to a large-scale tourism project.

“The cancellation of the wave park could be seen as a missed opportunity for the community to benefit from a large-scale tourism development project,” she said.

“But the availability of the land could present

an opportunity for potential investors to pursue alternative tourism ventures.

“This could lead to the development of new attractions or facilities that could draw visitors to the area and stimulate economic activity in the Glasshouse region.”

Following a long court case between Sanad, and Surf Parks Australia planning to build in Glass House Mountains, with the former appealing council’s decision to approve the second wave park, the region will now only see one

wave park go ahead.

Despite this loss in local tourism opportunities for Glenview, the community will still reap the benefits from the other wave park in the Glass House Mountains.

“I understand our region still has a large-scale tourism project to be built along the Bruce which will stimulate the local economy,” she said.

“It will be great to see what happens with this parcel of land after all these years. I know locals were certainly excited to see something happening here.” kirra@gcnews.com.au

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Sunny outcome for our national icon across Sunshine Coast region The Federal government is investing almost $200,000 to improve koala habitat, and gain better understanding of the koala population in the Sunshine Coast region.

The funding will be used for activities including planting over 4,000 koala friendly trees, connecting habitat to create safer passages for koalas to breed and forage.

The funding will also focus on removing weeds that are a fire risk and prevent koalas from moving freely.

The funds will also be used to assist facilitate workshops to increase community engagement and koala sightings.

The project delivered by Sunshine Coast Council will also use acoustic recording and drones to search for koalas, as well as using detector dogs and scat analysis to identify disease and the diet of local koalas.

It will also build community and First Nations capacity to care for their local koalas.

Sadly, koalas are currently

listed as endangered in Queensland, NSW and the ACT. This investment is part of the Government’s more than $76 million Saving Koalas Fund to better protect koalas and repair koala habitat.

Minister for the Environment and Water, the Hon Tanya Plibersek, said, “No-one wants to imagine an Australia without the koalas. We are making sure our kids and grandkids will still be able to see koalas in the wild.”

“Communities across

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“This funding is about supporting local groups to do what they do best – getting communities involved in protecting this iconic species.

“Through our Saving Koalas Fund, we are investing in projects that will help Koalas not only survive – but thrive.”

Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor, Maria Suarez, said “With a united

approach, we could help this threatened species survive in our wildlifefriendly biosphere.”

“While we do know a little about the koalas in some small pockets of the Sunshine Coast, this project will give us a region-wide view and understanding of the local population.

“Council is proud to partner with our community and be part of the Australiawide effort to protect these iconic Australian animals and deliver on the Sunshine Coast Koala Conservation Plan.”

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A PROPOSAL to build 15 units over two lots on Peachester Rd at Beerwah is being considered by the Sunshine Coast Council.

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Bunya Dreaming 2024 Annual all ages celebration of connection, culture and community

By Sonia Isaacs The wonderful Bunya Dreaming event returns on Saturday, January 27, offering a family friendly day out that celebrates and honours the significance of the iconic Bunya in First Nations culture. Organisers are expecting similar crowd numbers to previous years of between 800-1000 people, with the event a unique opportunity to gather together as community, share knowledge and celebrate connections.

Featuring Bunya feasting, competitions, bushfoods, bush medicine, challenges and games, dance, ceremony, fire, yarning, workshops and more, Bunya Dreaming celebrates both the annual harvest and deep-rooted cultural significance of the Bunya Tree (Araucaria bidwillii); a species that holds great importance in local Kabi Kabi Culture.

Kabi Kabi Elder and Bunya dreaming founder, Aunty Beverly Hand, said

traditionally for thousands of years, aboriginal communities had gathered around the Bunya pine to celebrate the harvest and share their connection to the physical and spiritual landscape of the region.

She said since 2007, her vision had been to create a safe, sustainable and selfsufficient event that brought a modern interpretation of the gathering back to the Sunshine Coast.

She said the day was a wonderful opportunity to share experiences, culture and knowledge, build reciprocal relationships and strengthen community.

“This gathering is all about the joy of harvest, connection and inviting all people to come along and share and participate in honouring culture and country while also raising the profile of the Bunya,” Aunty Beverly said.

She said the day was for all Australians and community members to enjoy and offered an

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Aunty Beverly said the event was proudly drug and alcohol free, that welcomed all generations and people from all walks of life.

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By Sonia Isaacs THE ever popular Hinterland Aussie Day Expo 2024 is set to attract a large crowd as the community clubs showcase and family fun day returns to its previous full capacity format at the Maleny Showgrounds.

The free, all ages event on Friday, January 26, will feature around 50 community clubs and organisations presenting a unique ‘meet, see and try’ day out, with all activities and stallholders showcased once again in the one, easy to access location at the showgrounds.

Sponsored by the Maleny District Sport and

Recreation Club (MDSRC), this will be the first time since 2020 that the Expo will be firing up again in its original one location format.

Organisers are excited to welcome people back to enjoy a huge variety of games, activities, music and live performances alongside a smorgasbord of local sport, recreation and service club information stands and marquees.

Expo Committee chair, Rick Vickers, said organisers were thrilled to be able to offer visitors an opportunity to have fun, discover new local leisure and recreational activities, meet

new people and become further involved in their community.

“This year we are hoping to attract up to 1000 people, and we encourage people and families to come along to find out more about what opportunities exist to become involved or find out more about our wide variety of local organisations, sporting clubs and groups,” Rick said.

The morning will kick off at 7am with the Apex Breakfast followed by the Flag Raising Ceremony at TS CENTAUR and New Citizens’ Ceremony at 8.15am. The morning’s Australia Day events will be followed

by the official start of the Hinterland Aussie Day Expo festivities, family games and activities that will run from 9am-12.30pm.

Kids are invited to enter the free ticket prize draw with a heap of cool prizes to be won, as well as the ‘Expo Passport Draw’ with details to both competitions at the event entry stands.

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everybody can come along and join in and try their hand at some great traditional style games and age category events such as the popular gumboot throw, thong relay, and tug-o- war.

Or even the ‘old school’ egg and spoon races.

There will also be a fun family friendly obstacle race to try, or have a go and see if sports like cricket, pickleball, croquet, netball or tennis take your fancy.

Volunteers from the Rural Fire Service will be onsite with their truck, and the afternoon will feature a diversity of interesting and engaging displays and including live tai chi and taekwondo demonstrations and performances from Scottish dancers and pipe band, The Maleny Singers, local Ukulele group plus heaps more.

THE Sunshine Coast has attracted 4.2 million visitors in the 12 months to September 2023, racking up $4.2 billion in overnight visitor expenditure (OVE) according to Tourism Research Australia in their latest National Visitor Survey (NVS).

OVE in the Sunshine Coast compared to the previous year period, was up by 11.8 per cent and 53.7 per cent ahead of 2019. The Coast saw a record 2.5m holiday visitors within the 4.2m who visited the region, which was up by 1.7 per cent from the year before, and 12.9 compared to 2019.

To add to the positive findings from the NVS, visitors also stayed longer in the region, with over 15.3m nights recorded, up 5.6 per cent year on year (YOY).

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“The e-bike ‘flattens’ out the hills and, yes, I’m grateful for the motor after a days work!” Simon said.

“I live 12.5kms from town, I can get to town and back twice on one charge.”

It costs about 10c to charge an e-bike, so it has cost him about $20 in electricity and about $300 in maintenance to travel his 10,000 kilometers.

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Solo exhibition inspired by nomad life

By Sonia Isaacs HINTERLAND artist Laurie Catlin will be the first cab off the rank for Vianta Arts Beerwah’s 2024 Artist Exhibition series.

Featuring 17 mixed medium works, Laurie said she was excited to be showcasing her first solo exhibition.

Since 2022, Laurie has embraced a grey nomad lifestyle which has allowed her further exploration of her love for painting the Australian Bush on the road. Her travels have also prompted a renewed excitement and appreciation for working with oils and plein-air painting (painting outdoors).

“As a grey nomad I visited remote areas of the country and experimented with new mediums and techniques to broaden my practice, such as oil paint with palette knives, acrylic pouring, mixed media, and abstracts to name a few,” Laurie said.

“I believe Art is for everyone whether as a practitioner or admirer. Without colour life can be very dark.”

Laurie said she started dabbling in art projects back in the folk-art craze of the 90’s in Perth WA. She explained she got more serious about painting in 2009 following a major white water rafting accident, which left her with hip and spinal injuries, and unable to work.

“Painting then became my solace, and essentially my happy place where I could escape the pain and confines of my new reality whilst recovering,” she explained.

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Her ‘grey nomad’ adventures have led her to explore a wider range of mediums, some of which will be on display at the Vianta arts exhibition which runs until March 3. Vianta Arts is located at 3/70 Simpson Street Beerwah.

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Runners take a stand for mountain run event Run Queensland’s ultra fundraiser sucess gets standing ovation

By Sonia Isaacs SUNSHINE Coast’s very first backyard Ultra, the Glasshouse Standing was a runaway success with 116 competitors welcoming in the New Year in unprecedented style.

Dedicated runners battled it out over an almost 24 hour period to compete in the inaugural Wild Horse Mountain event.

Also a fundraiser, the event provided a unique and exhilarating opportunity for the Sunshine Coast running community to welcome in 2024. Run Queensland organiser, Brett Standring, said he was blown away by the interest shown for the event which also raised over $10,000 in support of the ‘Save our Glass House Mountains’ (SOGHM) campaign.

“We really appreciated the incredible efforts of everyone who participated, everyone who volunteered or helped to put this event together, as well as everyone who came along over the 24 hours to support the runners. It was fantastic to see people challenge themselves while also

supporting a great cause.

It was an awesome way to bring in the New Year and we’re keen to do it again!”

Brett said.

By all accounts conditions for the inaugural event were tough as competitors braved fatigue, rain and very humid weather to ‘run for two years’ as they raced over New Year’s Eve and into 2024 in a battle against time (and tiredness) to conquer the 6.7km loop within the hour – every hour until ultimately only one runner remained to claim the ‘golden horseshoe’.

Gympie based competitor and ‘last man standing’ was Ryan Crawford who completed an impressive 23 loops of the circuit before being declared the winner.

Ryan said although an experienced Ultra runner, he found the 154km run ‘quite tough’ with the additional challenges of hot conditions even throughout the night, trip hazards and mud.

“Glasshouse Standing was a fantastic event and I was also glad to support the fight to save the Glass House Mountains. These events for me are never about just winning, they are

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about challenging myself to constantly push my limits. When I line up to any particular event it’s about creating a mindset that is prepared for anything that

stands in my way. We are all challenged in life in so many different aspects so be sure you are strong enough to be unstoppable!” Ryan said.

Brett said witnessing the epic efforts and heart-warming stories of competitors made the event unforgettable.

“Witnessing the competitors push their limits was an absolute honour. Get ready because we will finish 2024 and welcome 2025 in the same spirit! For those that embarked on this journey for the first time this year, you’ve got plenty of time to stratergize, train and smash your goals!” Brett said.

Maleny half pipe dream a reality

By Sonia Isaacs WHILE plans towards a Maleny Skatepark rebuild continues to progress, the newly constructed half pipe has now been completed with community advocates welcoming the upgrade.

Following months of persistent petitioning to Council to have the aging community facility revamped, lead petitioner, Amy Wilson, said she had been pleased by Council’s engagement and community consultation to date.

Ms Wilson said she sincerely hoped that going forward, funding would be allocated to enable more of the facility rebuild.

She said a community consultation process to discuss three possible design options had already taken place, and there was also a possibility of having additional seating options considered depending on future financial capacity. Ms Wilson said she anticipated an update on the project status by March 2024.

Woodford Folk Festival fun

By Sonia Isaacs

THE 36th Woodford Folk Festival once again delivered an incredibly eclectic six days and nights of music, creativity, culture and community as thousands flocked to the much loved annual event.

Held from December 27th until January 1, the event delivered a packed program of music, workshops, talks and engaging experiences from over 2,000 artists, performers, musicians and presenters.

The 2023/2024 festival was a wonderful gathering that despite hot, humid and wet conditions, saw crowds of over 100,000 turn up to immerse themselves in the colour, diversity and fun of the festival.

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Beerwah artist to exhibit at Pomona BEERWAH landscape artist, Roger Callen, will be exhibiting at the Railway Station Gallery in Pomona, with a range of new and older pieces that span his artistic career.

Roger has always had a creative flare, whether it was his way with words crafting intriguing poetry, first starting 20 years ago, to his abstract and realism art works in various mediums, starting in 2010.

His inspiration comes from the natural world around him, particularly the Glass House Mountains.

“I have always loved nature and landscape, and after many years in geology following that interest, took up the theme in full time art practice,” he said.

“I have an equal love of plants and wildlife which is also expressed

in the art.

“I feel strongly that our current lifestyles lead us to forget our debt to nature and how it sustains us, and the way the Gubbi Gubbi and Jinibara peoples cared for it.”

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sculptural elements.

“The works are mostly based on local places, but include some from Adyamathanha/ Malyangabba country in SA (Lake Frome) and beyond, and Barundji, Budjari Kullilla and Wangkumara country in southwest Qld (Hungerford, Jackson and Grey Range),” he said.

“I often use collage and local found materials and work from sketches and photos or on site.”

Roger also thanked the wonderful staff at the Pomona community gallery, for their “excellent assistance and delightful venue”.

The show, from January 28 to Feb 28, will be opened by the Banana Shed’s new president Ron Collins at 11am.

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THE recent vandalism of play equipment in Beerwah council parks has been a matter of concern.

One hopes the perpetrators have been brought to justice and placed in rehab programs. Unfortunately similar vandalism is also occurring in our bushland parks, such as the Upper Coochin Creek Bushland Park which stretches from Beerwah High to the Beerwah recycle station.

This vandalism consists of cutting bike trails, including the felling of trees, and has occurred many times.

Unlike play equipment, such damage cannot be easily undone and is far more expensive and time consuming to restore.

Further, removal of such vegetation has wide ranging consequences as trees are carbon sinks, absorbing pollutant CO2 and providing us with the oxygen we breathe – every tree should be treasured.

Council has spent many thousands on maintenance, surveys and weed and plant upgrades on this reserve, which contains a number of rare and endangered species and is also an unusual example of lowland gallery vine forest.

Such forest has almost disappeared from the area, which makes it all the more important as a community asset. For many years a group affiliated with the Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network looked after this reserve and assisted in its maintenance, including plantings from grants. School groups as far away as China have

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contributed. That work and council’s expenditure is now being negated. It is high time council put a stop to this and brought these vandals to justice also.

They should be required to take part in the rehab, undo the damage, and pay costs.

Mountain bike riding is a great sport which my sons and grandsons take part in.

Legitimate clubs carry out the sport in a responsible way, and any community group can approach council to establish such trails in legitimate areas.

It is sad that some adult members of the community consider themselves above the law and continue to ruin our valuable assets which council has had the forethought to preserve for future generations and our well-being.

Our current deputy mayor, Rick Baberowski, who is also councillor for Beerwah area, has done a great job over the years in promoting such reserves and supporting community groups that help in their rehab and maintenance.

It is hoped his good work will continue after his pending retirement and action be taken on this current matter.

Roger Callen Beerwah

All these are professions where people put themselves forward to protect and grow the community.

I concluded that there is a loss of faith in community.

All we hear about these days is how we should hang our heads, the need to tear it down, as none of our past was of any good and we are to be ashamed.

If you espouse your values and our history, you are immediately labelled some derogatory term from special interest groups.

Let us celebrate what is great about this country and our community.

Australia Day is around the corner, and what better day to celebrate what we hold dear.

So don’t sit back and just enjoy a day off, do something to remember how lucky you are to be Australian and celebrate the journey we have made as a country.

Come join us at your local Glass House RSL for a free snag for all and lamingtons for the Billy Lids!

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Never Again

In my lifetime some 6 million Jews were slaughtered by Hitler and his Nazi ideology.

My parents and their generation fought and died in a war that ensured we had a future free of this depravity.

Their message to the Jewish people was “Never Again”.

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. Today in Australia we are trashing those values that were won for us at such cost.

Be quite clear, Hamas is ideologically committed to the destruction of Israel and the extermination of the Jewish people. They are violently against a two-state solution. Our soft, self-absorbed and spineless leadership by its acquiescence to the Muslim vote is simply appalling. We have jihadi preachers whose “Kill the Jews” sermons spew hatred from Islamic centres in Western Sydney and are still going unchallenged.

This multicultural train wreck is now spearheaded

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I am wondering.

I sit here reading the news. The government is thinking about advertising overseas for people to serve in the armed forces.

Then I recall the Police force having trouble recruiting, and the school system with teachers then the hospital system in crisis.

by the Greens and its antiIsrael activities. I simply cannot understand why we allow those who bring with them their blind hatred and medieval ideologies to settle in this country. Then to march proclaiming “Kill the Jews”, “F…. the Jews”, “Gas the Jews”, this should never be the Australia I have loved. Imagine the outcry and outrage if a bunch of Christian activists marched screaming “Kill the Muslims”. As Greg Sheridan observed “The whole nation would denounce it. The counselling bill at the ABC would double the National Debt!” There should be no place in Australia for some bastardised multiculturalism that supports any community that violently engages in intimidatory actions against another community.

There is a Travel Warning now issued by Israel advising that Australia is no longer safe for Jewish people. What an appalling indictment on us all! Increasingly it appears that Israel is now the only safe place in the world to be a Jew. Yet secretly our leadership issued 860 visas to Palestinians in Gaza to come to Australia. Penny Wong claimed that all security clearances had been done. You could grow mushrooms on that as there is not a single Australian official present in Gaza.

Labor’s morally bankrupt leadership from Tony Burke who declined to condemn those religious leaders in his electorate who welcomed the Hamas

atrocities to Penny (got it) Wong who somehow believes that chopping off women’s breasts and cutting off babies heads with a shovel should be considered of equal depravity to a country trying to defend itself simply reflects the total abrogation of the values that I thought Australia stood for.

Our “#Me Too” sisterhood is a fundamental moral failure seemingly promoting that we should believe all women except Jewish women. Their deafening silence on the atrocities inflicted on Jewish women

by Hamas seems to shout “practice #Me Too unless you are a Jew.” In Gaza fewer than 20% of women are allowed to work.

More than 20% of women are married under the age of 17. There is no Pride Week as being gay is punishable by death. Unbelievably our universities after some considerable pressure are grudgingly supportive of Israels right to defend itself yet Jews are afraid to identify themselves on campus and in our schools.

I cannot comprehend the moral bankruptcy of those Australians who tacitly support all the depravity that Hamas represents with their bleating’s of “From the river to the sea…” How do you justify tying children to their parents and then burning them alive?

I am deeply, deeply angry.

What has happened to you Australia? Where are your values? For the first time in my eighty years, I am ashamed to call myself Australian.

Angus Richard Glass House Mountains

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Cracking the code for love on the crocs UniSC researchers think they’ve cracked the code for crocodile ‘love language’.

This is after popping a couple of microphones into an Australia Zoo enclosure.

Let’s hope they’re not looking to publish this in Nature journal, because here’s a peer review: What a croc.

The research somehow concludes that ‘hissing’ and ‘grunting’ noises created by one of the world’s most feared creatures is not,

as commonsense would suggest, a big ‘bugger off or I’m going to eat your face’, but in fact it’s a little romantic foreplay.

Apparently crocs seek consent as well.

Lols. Even funnier is the finding that the noises and head slapping are made in ‘mixed context’, meaning it’s extremely hard to tell if it’s naturally aggressive way, or in fact you’re about to be swept off your feet for a lifetime of webbed bliss.

Best not to wait to find out I would have thought.

The researchers conclude that crocs are more social than previously believed.

Another false flag. We’re not social. We deliver millenialong equal opportunity hate of the hightest order. You don’t survive this long any other way.

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to pull their leaf blower out each morning to clear the leaves from their site. You are kidding me. Interestingly I raised my concerns to my esteemed colleagues and it turns out everyone does it and I’m the problem. I quit.

TEEN TANTRUM I FOREWARNED the anticipated hell on earth I expected to go through erecting the tarp and tent for our annual camping expedition. And wouldn’t you know it, but I had to

do it in a heatwave.

There were five 16 year olds though so with everyone pitching in, the whole ordeal was pretty straightforward … said no adult ever. Three hours later and I actually thought I could be having a heart attack.

Have you ever camped with multiple teenagers?

Pass. I’d rather spend every waking moment trying to keep a toddler from drowning.

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Elected REPS Show us the money

by Andrew Wallace Federal Member for Fisher THE Sunshine Coast community is beyond exhausted and fed up with the Sunshine Coast rail project, which will see 37km of passenger rail from Beerwah to Maroochydore, being used as a political football.

But it comes as no surprise the State Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt would focus on me instead of advocating for his community in the most recent edition of the Glasshouse Country and Maleny News (Dec 19).

The State Labor Government have form for choosing political games over delivering essential infrastructure projects for the Sunshine Coast. It’s straight out of the same playbook as that of his mate and former Transport Minister Mark Bailey.

Glasshouse Country and Maleny News readers will be far too familiar with the Beerburrum to Nambour rail upgrade – State Labor only stumped up 30 per cent of the funding and reduced the scope of the works accompanied by a belligerent Bailey who had to be dragged to the table kicking and screaming.

Let’s be very clear on the facts on the two-decadelong drawn-out Sunshine Coast Queensland Rail proposal, a 100 per cent Queensland Government responsibility.

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Government set aside the CAMCOS corridor for the project more than 20 years ago. Labor has been in power for more than 22 of the past 25 years.

In a speech in 2005, then Premier Peter Beattie said “We have $1 billion for a new passenger rail service between Beerwah, Caloundra, and Maroochydore, giving Sunshine Coast its first passenger rail service along the coast. The rail line will reach Caloundra in 2014/15 and Maroochydore by 2020.”

As for my advocacy for better roads and rail as a Federal parliamentarian, it started with my maiden speech in 2016. “If I can achieve one thing in this place, my No. 1 priority for the people of Fisher will be better road and rail infrastructure.”

And ever since those first words in Parliament House, I have dragged every Minister up to the Sunshine Coast spruiking the importance of better infrastructure for our rapidly growing region and secretly hoping they would all get stuck on the Bruce Highway car park to prove my point.

It was a proud moment then, alongside Fairfax MP Ted O’Brien, to announce $1.6 billion of federal funding for Sunshine Coast Rail in the March 2022 Federal Budget.

The $1.6 billion was retained in two ensuing Federal Labor Budgets.

Nearly 22 months later, the State Labor Government

has not contributed a single cent to the construction of the Sunshine Coast Rail project.

The Federal Government’s 90-day Infrastructure Review put the project at risk, with $1.44 billion set aside, mainly because of the lack of State Government funding.

Which remains the position we are still in despite false claims of ‘huge news’ in November of then Deputy Premier Steven Miles securing federal funding while nothing actually changed.

We are less than nine years away from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and I’m told this project will take eight years to build.

Any further dithering and delays and the absence of state funding only puts this project at further risk of being completed before the Olympic cauldron is lit.

The Sunshine Coast’s message to State Labor is very clear: get on with the construction of Sunshine Coast Rail. State Labor’s political games have cost the region too much already.

As Mr Hunt continues to be the mouthpiece for George Street instead of speaking up for his community, bring on the State election in October.

In the words of Tom Cruise in the movie Jerry Maguire, “Show us the money Jason Hunt”.

Maleny Streetscape update

Thank you for providing further feedback on shaping Maple Street as part of the Maleny Streetscape Project between July and August 2023. We sought further feedback on the concept design through an online survey, workshop and conversations.

Overall, there was strong support for the project and the design reflects the community’s values and vision for Maple Street. To read the list of priorities our community supported including pedestrian safety, car access, landscaping, and seating, visit Council’s Have Your Say website.

Right now, our project team is reviewing feedback which will be used to shape the final design. We look forward to releasing the community’s vision this year.

Free tree event

Native trees help improve our beautiful districts, increase shade and benefit our wildlife habitats. If you’re free on January 19 between 9-11am come on down to Martin Rungert Park in Mooloolah.

with Winston Johnston Division 5 Sunshine Coast Council Simply present your rates notice and choose from a selection of small, medium and large native trees and shrubs. While you’re there chat with the Parks and Garden’s team to learn about what natives suit your backyard and environment, and walk away with some handy tips on how to best care for new natives and garden. A spot of gardening also has great physical and mental benefits!

For more information search ‘Free trees’ on Council’s website.

The cabinet of curiosity calls

Sunshine Coast Council Libraries’ annual Summer Reading Club is back! From now until January 31, 2024, kids and teens are invited to join this free interactive program. They will receive an exciting Cabinet of Curiosities challenge card, where they will engage in three explorations unlocking prizes along the way. Continuing to

read over the holidays keeps kids brains active and makes for a smoother transition back to school in the new year. The Summer Reading Club is easy to join, register at library.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au or at your local library.

Skate Park feedback

Council has been working with the Maleny skating community on a design for the skate park and would like to thank the community for providing feedback on different design options during September 2023.

A final design has been refined directly from your feedback and skating experts. For all the details on the new design, visit Council’s Have Your Say website these school holidays.

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AS mosquito season ramps up in Queensland, Chief Health Officer, Dr John Gerrard, urged residents to be extra vigilant against bites.

“Mosquito numbers increase in warmer weather, and recent rain events have created perfect breeding grounds,” Dr Gerrard said.

“Simple steps like applying insect repellent, wearing loose, lightcoloured clothing to cover up arms, legs and feet and using other insecticidebased mosquito control devices, can help.”

Dr Gerrard said it was also important to take measures around the home to prevent mosquitoes breeding.

“Empty any containers holding water around your home at least weekly and ensure flyscreens are in good order” he said.

Dr Gerrard said that Ross River virus infections remain the most common mosquito-borne disease reported in Queensland, accounting for the majority of notifications.

Holiday season can be tough SUNSHINE Coast Health’s Mental Health and Specialised Services team is reminding people to make time for themselves and their health and wellbeing.

Clinical Director of Mental Health and Specialised Services, Dr Chris Lilley, suggests prioritising wellbeing essentials such as getting enough sleep, considering nutrition, exercising, and getting outside.

“We are with our family and although we want that to be pleasurable, it’s possible that people can get into arguments, it’s important for people to think about opportunities to have time for yourself.

Helplines such as Lifeline, or Queensland Health’s phone line 1300 MH CALL to talk to a mental health professional are always available if necessary,” Dr Lilley said.

Important piece in the puzzle of love revealed Love activates pathways in brain associated with positive feelings

LOVE is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a worldfirst Australian study, we are now a step closer to understanding why.

It is well known that romantic love changes the brain, releasing the so-called love hormone oxytocin, responsible for the euphoria we feel when falling in love.

Now, researchers from the ANU, University of Canberra and University of South Australia have measured how a part of the brain is responsible for putting our loved one on a pedestal in that first flush of romance.

In the world’s first study investigating the link between the human brain’s behavioural activation system (BAS) and romantic love, researchers surveyed 1556 young adults who identified as being “in love”.

The survey questions focused on the emotional reaction to their partner, their behaviour around them, and the focus they placed on their loved one above all else.

It turns out that when we are in love, our brain reacts differently. ANU lead researcher and PhD student,

Adam Bode, says the study – recently published in the journal Behavioural Sciences – sheds light on the mechanisms that cause romantic love.

“We actually know very little about the evolution of romantic love,” Bode says. As a result, every finding that tells us about romantic love’s evolution is an important piece of the puzzle that’s just been started.”

University of Canberra academic and UniSA Adjunct Associate Professor, Dr Phil Kavanagh, says the study shows that romantic love is linked to changes in behaviour as well as emotion.

“We know the role that oxytocin plays in romantic love, because we get waves of it circulating throughout our nervous system and blood stream when we interact with loved ones,” Dr Kavanagh says.

“The way that loved ones take on special importance, however, is due to oxytocin combining with dopamine, a chemical that our brain releases during romantic love. Essentially, love activates pathways in the brain associated with positive feelings.”

Registrations now open to join ‘Sea of Pink’ fun run

By Sonia Isaacs BREAST cancer survivors and their supporters across Queensland are being urged to fight the disease by joining this year’s ‘Sea of Pink’.

Registrations for the International Women’s Day Fun Run on Sunday March 10 are now open

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Last year saw over 20,000 people participate in the 5km Brisbane IWD Fun Run, with an additional 3,300 regional participants across Queensland running in their own fun run events.

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having a mammogram, delay or just never present, due to and fears around discomfort,” Dr McMahon said.

“However, with experienced mammographers and modern equipment there should be minimal discomfort, with the compression only lasting a very short 10 to 15 seconds for each breast. “Many women put their own needs behind everyone else in the family – but all women should prioritise having a regular mammogram.”

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other people for a relaxed conversation over a cuppa are encouraged to join a ‘Have a Chat’ table.

Whit N Whimsy at 3/72 (the top end) Maple Street, Maleny, is the new venue for you to find a ‘Have a Chat’ table.

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‘CHATTY Café’ seeks to break down social isolation through people gathering at a ‘Chatty Table’ to simply have a chat and a natter over a cup of tea or coffee.

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Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

Let’s go about this year less consumed about just making ourselves better, but making every effort to spur one another onto good works.

Empower others to pursue their dreams by the grace of God. This new year is a book of blank pages, waiting to be filled with your stories, your adventures, your triumphs, to write the testimonies of what you achieved with God’s help.

So pick up your pen, take a deep breath, and begin. The new year awaits, filled with endless possibilities and opportunities.

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AS we stand on the cusp of a new year, it’s natural to feel a sense of expectation, a thrill of what might be just around the corner.

After all, the new year is a blank canvas, a fresh start, a chance to begin anew and rewrite your own story, with God’s help.

It’s the perfect time to embrace new opportunities, to challenge yourself and to step out of your comfort zone, and look to new possibilities with God’s help.

Remember life is not all about mountaintop experiences. There will be valleys, hill climbs, and walking hard yards and going the distance.

If there’s something you’ve always wanted to do, now is the time to do it. If there’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn, now is the time to learn it. If there’s a dream you’ve always wanted to chase, with God’s help now is the time to chase it.

Every year, we are gifted with 365 new opportunities. Each day is a chance to make a change, to make a difference, to make a memory.

Don’t let these opportunities pass you by.

Grab them with both hands and make the most of them.

Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors of all time, didn’t have it easy, despite challenges and failures, he didn’t let that deter him.

He famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

It was this relentless determination that led him to invent the electric light bulb, among other things.

Edison’s story is a reminder to keep trying, keep pushing and resolve to never quitting.

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What’s ON IN THE HINTERLAND UNTIL JANUARY 21 Marvellous museums

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

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

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

UNTIL JANUARY 31 Summer Reading Club

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

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

JANUARY 18 Bullocky Bill

When: Thursday January 18, 10.3011.30am Where: Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct. 1998 Old Gympie Road,Glass House Mountains Info: Learn about William Burgess’ days as a bullocky driver and map out his travels using chain links.

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JANUARY 20 Down Under Craft Group

JANUARY 26

The Kitty Kats presentsA night of burlesque

When: Saturday, January 20, 6-10pm Where: 23 Maple Street, Maleny Info: This 18+ Adults-only cabaret features some of Queensland’s favourite performers, including The Kitty Kats and Scarlet Tinkabelle, plus special guests, MPAC Showgirls and MC Carlie Wacker. Join us for a celebration of the female form through song, dance, costuming and striptease! https://www.trybooking.com/ CNLYZ General Admission (unreserved table seating): $50+bf

Mooloolah Night Market

When: Saturday January 20, 3pm-8pm Where: Mooloolah Public Hall Info: Food trucks, Inside and Outside stalls and great entertainment

JANUARY 23

Glasshouse Musos

When: Tuesday January 23, 6.30-9.30pm Where: Beerwah RSL Info: Three Act Night. for more information go to www.facebook. com/groups/musosclub/

Australia Day Nightlife Party Australia Day + Holiday Giveaway

When: Friday, January 26, 12pm Where: Club Glass House Info: An absolute beast of a day to start the long weekend!

Live music all day, R2 12pm – 3pm | GR8 Co. 3:30pm - 5:30pm | GR8 Co. Duo 6:30pm - late Activities; Jumping castle from 12pm, Face Painting 1pm – 4pm, Petting Zoo 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Sausage Sizzle 3pm – 5pm, Pie Eating Contest (Adults) 3pm and 5:30pm, Kids Eating Contest (Kids) 3pm and 5:30pm. Friday raffles, Sold from 6pm | Drawn from 7pm Hamilton Island Holiday Giveaway, Entries close 6pm | Drawn between 6pm & 7pm, *How to enter eating contests - call us on 5436 5000 to secure your spot as the spaces are limited* Courtesy bus from 12pm

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Families of Fairview Maleny Markets on the Green The When: Saturday January 27, When: Thursday January 25, 8am2pm Where: On the green between Peace of Green and Maleny Realty in Maple Street Info: To book a stall, email malenymog@gmail or text 0498 953 190. Stalls are $25. Hope to see you there to grab a Xmas bargain. Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with our market news.

JANUARY 27 When: Saturday January 27, 11am until sundown Where: Ewan Maddock Dam, Steve Irwin Way Info: A family friendly day out that celebrates and honours the significance of the iconic Bunya in First Nations culture. Featuring Bunya feasting, competitions, bushfoods, bush medicine, challenges and games, and more

FEBRUARY 2

The Life of William Landsborough

When: Friday February 2, 10-11am Where: Landsborough Museum 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough Info: Join us at Landsborough Museum for a fascinating insight into local pioneer William Landsborough and why the town was named in his honour. Special guest speaker at this free talk and morning tea. Bookings essential. https://cutt.ly/YwJW3e0N

Email the details to reception@gcnews.com.au

When: Friday, January 26, 8:30pm Where: Glasshouse Tavern Info: Join us for a night of Australian music. Get your Aussie outfits ready. We will have games and cocktail specials available.

Free entry // 18+ event

Australia Day Party

When: Friday, January 26, 11:30am Where: Maleny Hotel Info: Join us this Australia Day, January 26th, for a special celebration featuring free live music and great Aussie beer and prawn specials! Balter Cerveza Lager buckets - $30, Bucket of Prawns $20 Special offer: Beer + Prawn Combo Bucket - $45. The drink and food specials will be available from 11:30am. So come early to get the full Australia Day experience.

See ya there!

FEBRUARY 2-4

QLD Oztag Junior State Cup

1- 4 pm Where: 15 Porters Lane, Maleny Info: Maleny’s Fairview Info: Pattemore House welcomes you this Saturday to come and visit.

Home-made afternoon teas are served on the graceful verandahs, overlooking the pretty restored gardens! $5 entry - kids free.

Have an upcoming event?

When: Friday, February 2 to Sunday, February 4 Where: 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina Info: The 2024 Junior State Cup hosts teams from around Queensland from as far north as Cairns Crushers & Townsville Blackhawks to as south as the Tweed Coast Giants & everyone in between. This 3 day event showcases the very best talent from around Queensland with Divisions from U10’s Boys & Girls – U17’s Boys & Girls all battling it out to be crowned State Champions.

FEBRUARY 3

Beerwah at Night

When: Saturday, February 3, 3pm Where: Mount Beerwah Info: Join us for South East Queenslands favourite night time trail run. Choose your distance, strap on a headlamp and run in the dark at Mt Beerwah. This popular event kicks off the trail-running season in Qld, enabling runners to enjoy their sport in the cool of night. If you have never run trail in the dark before, this event around the base of Mt Beerwah is the perfect introduction.

Earn $1 for every $10 you spend!

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Aussie Day Sausage sizzle

When: Friday, January 26, 9am-2pm Where: Glass House Mountains RSL sub branch, 1 Reed Street, GlassHouse Mountains Info: Deal: a free snag for anyone who would like to drop in. Free lamingtons for the Billy Lids (while they last.)

Drinks for sale at a very reasonable price. Bar opens at 10:00am.

Hinterland Aussie Day Expo

When: Friday, January 26, 7am Where: Maleny Showgrounds Info: The Hinterland Aussie Day Expo is a free, all ages event, featuring around 50 community clubs and organisations presenting a unique ‘meet, see and try’ day out, with activities for all and stallholders on display to the community. The day will kick off at 7am with the Apex Breakfast, with the event sponsored by the Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club.

FEBRUARY 6

Glasshouse Musos

When: Tuesday February 6, 6.30-9.30pm Where: Beerwah RSL Info: Open Mic night. for more information go to www.facebook. com/groups/musosclub/

FEBRUARY 22 Meet the Division 5 candidates

When: Thursday February 22, 6--8pm Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple St, Maleny Info: Candidates are invited to introduce themselves, present their policies and experiences, followed by a Q&A.

UNTIL MARCH 3 2024 Artist Exhibition series

When: Until March 3 Where: Vianta Arts, 3/70 Simpson Street Beerwah Info: Hinterland artist Laurie Catlin features 17 mixed medium works, embracing a grey nomad lifestyle which has allowed her further exploration of her love for painting the Australian Bush

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Contributed by Brett Gillis MONDAY 22nd January is our Monthly Pairs competition proudly sponsored by Maleny Hotel where we welcome visiting teams from district clubs vying for cash prizes. Our volunteer ladies ensure that we are served a fabulous lunch that is always a highlight of proceedings.

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Contributed by Ken Barker THERE has been a lot of activity on the lawns over the Christmas, New Year break.

Before Christmas we dethatched, and top dressed. Many thanks to Wallace and his crew of helpers. Good rain has meant that the grass has done well through the top dressing and social play resumed early in the new year with favourable comments about the result.

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Ken Barker and defeated Donna Manning and Dianne 18 - 3; Helen Andrews and Lynette Evans downed Wallace 10 – 6 on the 4th of January. Nick 20 beat Dianne 9 while David Kerr and Helen lost to Wallace 8 -13 on the 7th. Sarah Widin and Nick 16 beat Donna and Dianne 3 and Lynette beat Wallace 16 – 10 on the 11th. The 14th produced two very close matches from three. Ken beat Nick 9 – 8. Helen and Wallace beat Lynette 15 – 14 after Wallace left Helen to fend for herself by going to the peg thus leaving her high and dry without a partner. In the other game Sarah beat Dianne after a slow start.

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Our 2024 Club Championships are being launched on Saturday 27th January with Men’s and Ladies Singles Competition at 9am.

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THE Sunshine Coast has come out on top in the bid to secure the hosting rights of the 2026 Australian Deaf Games. Tourism and Events Queensland and the Sunshine Coast Council made a joint application to host the prestigious multi-sport event, which will include basketball, darts, swimming and tennis.

More than 1000 athletes will partake in the Australian Deaf Games, which Deaf Sports Australia General Manager, Phil Harper, said will benefit the community greatly through promoting inclusivity and breaking the stigma of disabilities.

Sunshine Coast Council Economy Portfolio Councillor, Jason O’Pray, said hosting these games would put the Sunshine Coast on the map to host all event types.

The games will inject millions into the local economy, and is expected to kick off around June 2026.

The opening ceremony will be held at the Caloundra Indoor Sports Stadium.

P4AC posted due to weather THE Suncoast Hinterland Softball Association’s annual play 4 a cause (P4AC) masters tournament, was postponed due to dangerous weather forecast for South East Queensland.

P4AC has been run by the club for the last few years with much fundraising success towards cancer.

The tournament was originally scheduled to take play on January 13-14 in Mooloolah Valley, however, due to relentless rain, their facilities are unusable and unplayable.

“We understand the inconvenience this may cause, and we sincerely apologise,” the club said.

“However, the safety and well-being of our participants, attendees, vendors and volunteers are our top priorities, and we believe that this decision is in the best interest of all involved.”

New dates have not been announced yet, however teams will be informed once they have been confirmed.

Club is proud of prodigies THE strength and depth of the Beerwah Bulldogs is on display both at home and nationally with a number of stars set to shine in the NRL and NRLW next year.

Alongside the club’s first NRL player - Canterbury Bulldogs co-captain, Reed Mahoney - Mitch Jennings, Jackson Kite and the club’s second NRLW player are set to run out in the national competitions.

New women’s squad coach says future is looking bright

By Kirra Livingstone NEW Beerwah Bulldogs Open Women’s team coach, Ray Ballantyne, says he is looking for the team to “step it up” in the 2024 season.

With 20 years of coaching experience under his belt and a competitive flare Ray said he was excited about the team’s potential, which made the finals in 2023.

Ray has been with the Bulldogs since 2015, and has coached at least one junior team every year since, but this will be his first senior squad appointment.

Previous to moving to Queensland, he also coached many teams in the Canberra area, as well as a junior development officer at the Canberra Raiders.

He said his new challenge would be to lift the team’s competitive spirit.

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team and really taking it to the next level,” he said.

“The goal is to really strengthen our side and take on the likes of Kawana, Caloundra and Caboolture.

“Last year was a good year making the finals but definitely we want to step it up and really amp up the focus in the club.

“I’m not there to play around and play some footy, I’m there to get the girls to win.”

Pre season training will resume on January 16, and Ballantyne wants to ensure the team retains as many of last year’s players as he can, to ensure Beerwah continue to have a strong women’s side.

“We’ve had a couple clubs going after our girls, and there’s been some uncertainty around some players,” he said.

“But I’ve put in a lot of work ringing around to secure the girls and make sure they are comfortable.”

“We’ve definitely lost one player to another club, and a couple of girls who were at the back end of their career wondering if they were going to come back or retire.

“But we’ve got a lot of young girls coming through as well through our younger grades, so the future is pretty bright.”

The new coach said the women’s team has been building up their skills in the last few years, and would love to welcome new eager women players to come to their preseason training to give it a go.

“We aren’t saying there won’t be a team, and we aren’t desperately recruiting, but anyone who has ever considered playing is more than welcome to come to pre season training to give it a go and see if it’ll be right for you,” he said.

Ray said there won’t be new recruits from other clubs this season.

Mitch Jennings Jennings, who signed with the Melbourne Storm last year, has re-signed this year and will continue to train with the likes of Cameron Munster and Xavier Coates.

There has also been interest in Beerwah Bulldogs A Grade player, Jackson Kite, who debuted for the team last year at 18 years old.

Kite is currently is currently playing in the QCup for the Sunshine Coast Falcons and if released, will play for Beerwah this year.

The NRLW is also showing keen interest in Beerwah’s female talent.

It is believed that one young unnamed dynamo

Jackson Kite is set to sign with an NRLW club.

“She’s young but she plays like she’s a veteran, I’ve never seen a young girl with so much skill,” Beerwah Bulldogs president, Stephen Hammill, said.

As well as these huge achievements for the Beerwah Bulldogs club, President Hammill said this season is gearing up to be a big one, especially coming off the club’s first Sunshine Coast A Grade Grand Final win.

“There’s been a few movements around the place, we are starting to get the young players noticed in the club now, which is really good,” he said.

“We have a few new members on our committee, we have a new junior vice president, Dale Richter, and new secretary, Ash Hoskin, but everyone else on the committee has stayed the same.

“We’re back on the grind starting as of this Thursday, the fields are looking good, and both scoreboards are finally up, we are just getting everything ready.”

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HAPPY new year to all local gardeners.

The last month has been a little trying for us all– with lots of rain, storms, winds, some hail and oppressive humidity. Let’s be honest, in these tropical conditions, gardening isn’t much fun.

I’ve just been keeping up with the basics and delaying the heavier work to Autumn.

A neighbour recently asked if he could trim back trees and shrubs along the boundary that were growing over into his yard. To be honest, as I hadn’t been into their yard for years, I didn’t realise how much they’d grown.

Then a newsletter from a horticultural company about a new lilly pilly release got me thinking about better plants to grow along a boundary fence.

With smaller block living becoming the norm, the opportunity to grow larger

plants is becoming less and less – and so what can you plant if you need a screening plant between you and the neighbour.

This new lilly pilly release is called Syzygium ‘Up and Away’, and it does what the name says – growing in a column shape 4-5m high but only 1-2m wide.

The native is a fast grower and they say it has good disease and pest resilience – so no problems with psyllid pimpling common on the leaves of other varieties.

Just like other lilly pillies, their new leaves grow in a flush of pink, and they have the fluffy white flowers that native and honey bees love, so they still make a good habitat choice for the backyard.

It responds well to being pruned, but they say that because of the natural column shape, pruning isn’t needed – unless you want

Juniperus ‘Blue Arrow’

to keep it under a certain height.

The range of plants to choose from that grow tallish but narrow is fairly limited – but there are some great ones you can find from good nurseries.

One of the best is Cupressus pencil pines, with Cupressus sempervirens ‘glauca’ probably being the most commonly grown.

Not only is it very narrow and pointy, but the foliage is also dense and forms a striking architectural garden plant. They can sometimes be a little touchy, and it’s not uncommon to see one dying for no apparent reason in a line of lush and healthy plants.

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deep appreciation for the exceptional team, attributing their hard work and dedication as the driving force behind this breakthrough win.

In its 28th year, the Sunshine Coast Business Awards continue to embody the core values of the local community—hard work, collaboration, integrity, and outstanding business acumen. At Henzells Agency, these values are not mere

words but are substantiated by daily actions, aligning with their motto, “making a difference since 1935.”

The awards gala, hosted by the charismatic Shane Jacobson, featured 127 finalists carefully selected from over 370 entries spanning 17 categories.

Attended by over 900 guests from the business community, the event provided a platform for businesses to shine and

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Henzells Agency extends hearty congratulations to all fellow winners, finalists, and participants, recognizing the event as a true night of celebration and acknowledgment of outstanding achievements in the business community.

The agency remains committed to its principles, continuing to make a positive impact in the community it serves.

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John mcgrath - What’s ahead in 2024 The market rebound is evident in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane now, with Hobart and Canberra seemingly close to turning, based on CoreLogic price data. The regions are also turning after a lesser correction due to strong ongoing interstate migration.

As we discussed in the McGrath Report 2023, a ripple effect is now underway as some buyers look beyond the more expensive big coastal towns to nearby treechange areas for better value.

CoreLogic data shows Queensland is leading the regional market bounce back, with house values up 1.7% and apartment values up 2.2% since the start of 2023. Based on the data, a pivot in the regional NSW, Victorian and Tasmanian regional markets is imminent.

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Migration will be a key factor driving growth in Australian property in 2024. International students are returning and importantly we are seeing more skilled migrants that will close a very big gap in our labour market. Migrants have always loved Sydney and Melbourne but are increasingly appreciating what Queensland offers them.

If you’re looking to sell in 2024, keep in mind that your agent’s experience in navigating changing market conditions will be crucial in getting the best sale price possible. Regional sellers should bear in mind that the buyer pool for their homes has now expanded well beyond their own neighbourhoods as people are still leaving the cities for seachange and treechange areas.

Choose a local agent that has branding power and marketing reach back to the cities, through their office networks and company buyer databases, to capture that broader audience for your home.

Keeping you informed about the hinterLand property marKet

2024 is off to a great start with multiple hinterland properties already leased in January with high quality new tenants in place! Demand is still high for rental properties, and we are seeing an increase in demand for larger block sizes and homes with pools to enjoy the warmer months.

As the New Client Consultant for McGrath Coast and Hinterland, I would love the opportunity to have a chat, whether you are considering renting your home, or already have tenants in your investment property, to see how we can deliver more, and maximise your property investment opportunities.

Call me today – 0488 771 626.

If you would like to speak to our team regarding buying, selling or renting, we would be delighted to assist you further. For leasing and new client enquiries please contact our New Client Consultant Deb Fleming on 0488 771 626. For all sales enquiries please contact Cassi Nuske – 0415 304 127. We look forward to being of service for all of your real estate requirements.

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Considering a move in 2024? We have buyers!

The real estate landscape across the Hinterland demonstrated a strong finish as 2023 came to a close. Cassi Nuske of McGrath Beerwah reported a total of 20 property settlements and unconditional sales from October to December, fuelled by motivated buyers seeking to secure a property or move into a new home before the Christmas holiday break.

The last quarter of 2023 witnessed a lower number of new property listings than the previous quarter of 2023 which continues to keep supply tight for house-hunters stepping into 2024. Low stock numbers coupled with increasing buyer demand as January kicks into gear suggests the stage is set for ongoing capital growth across the Hinterland property market over the coming months.

Amidst the continuing imbalance

between supply and demand, Cassi Nuske at McGrath Beerwah observes, “We are frequently seeing multiple offers for the same property which ensures sellers are securing premium sale prices with terms to suit their individual needs.”

“This situation has left McGrath with numerous buyers in our database needing a home. We have buyers with a broad range of needs including those seeking easy-care homes on town blocks; others wanting dual living configurations, and buyers looking for large acreage parcels.

If you’ve been considering selling, the market is presently very favourable for sellers,” Cassi advises.

For those thinking of purchasing an investment property in 2024, real estate guru Michael Yardney says that the sooner you start investing in property, the better

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3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1 Car Perfectly positioned in Beerwah’s desirable Woodgrove Estate at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, sits the immaculately presented residence of 11 Fairy Wren Court. Boasting a level, easy-care parcel, versatile floorplan, and a private backyard with room for a pool, this charming home combines comfort and style with the convenience of parks, schools, and shops within walking distance; all that’s left is to move in - Inspect today!

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4 Bed | 2 Bath | 5 Car Peacefully positioned on a level half-acre parcel adjoining Heritage Park sits the charming A-frame residence of 14 Heritage Drive. Boasting a spacious floorplan, an abundance of sheds, saltwater pool and established fruit trees, this delightful property combines character and comfort to truly encapsulate a quintessential Hinterland tree change - all with your own exclusive-use park at the back gate!

you’ll end up financially. According to housing data from CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 8.1% in 2023, a significant turnaround from the 4.9% drop seen in 2022. With property values steadily climbing, and the rental vacancy rate at less than 1% for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, this region presents a great opportunity for investors.

For assistance with selling or navigating the changing market, you need a Hinterland specialist with experience, local knowledge, and a proven track record. Cassi Nuske of McGrath Beerwah has the highest number of sales for the Glass House Hinterland region with over 75 transactions in the past 12 months.

Please contact Cassi for an obligation-free chat regarding your real estate needs on 0415 304 127.

Set atop a leafy cul-de-sac in a tightly-held, Beerwah enclave with views of Mount Coochin, this architecturally designed property boasts vast interior living areas, attractive tropical landscaping and a high-clearance triple bay shed on an elevated 2249sqm parcel designed to capture cool summer breezes. Don’t miss out!

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Inspired country living doesn’t get more luxurious than this – welcome to 65 Stirling Road. This bespoke home on over 21 acres of pristine, usable land calls to those seeking an off-grid acreage lifestyle, close to town services and the Sunshine Coast beaches, that doesn’t compromise on comfort, style or splendour.

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Lot 6635 Great Keppel Way, Banya 61 Cumner Road, Diamond Valley 33 Old Gympie Road, Mooloolah Valley 44 Jones Street, Mooloolah Valley 77 Fountain Road, Burpengary East 177 Neill Road, Mooloolah Valley Lot 8 Goshawk Street, Glass House Mountain 7 Coach House Place, Mooloolah Valley 8 Swan Street, Beerwah 6 Oldham Court, Mooloolah Valley 3 North Street, Beerwah 6 Xanadu Place, Mooloolah Valley 41 Rainforest Place, Diamond Valley 189 Highlands Road, Eudlo

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