Beerwah Bulldogs A Grade players, Sam and Matty, celebrating their grand final win.
gallery p4-5, sport p31. Photo credits- Brook Cittolin and Kirra Livingstone.
WHAT a weekend for our local sports clubs.
As always the hinterland punches above its weight but for both the Beerwah Bulldogs A Grade and Reserve Grade teams to walk away with grand final victories on Sunday was something special.
And a shoutout as well for the BeeGees U23 Women’s side, which defeated the Maroochydore Swans 2-1.
It was the U23s first grand final victory, built on an all round game of solid attack - with two goals in the first 30 minutes of the gamefollowed by a staunch defensive wall. Amazing effort!
The Beerwah Bulldogs Reserve Grade team have been at the top of their game for the entire season.
They finished the regular season as minor premiers before going one step further defeating the Caloundra Sharks comprehensively in their 32-16 Grand Final victory.
A deserved result from a fantastic campaign.
And our A Graders have gone back-to-back! It was never going
to be easy following up last year’s very first grand final victory and early on with losses and injuries mounting, it was looking less likely. But they dug deep with Matty Kidd telling GC&M News it was a better feeling than last year’s breakthrough win.
We were out and about at all the games so check out the pics (p4-5 and on our socials) and congrats to everyone involved.
Before the excitement of the weekend came GC&M News’s turn to thank all the participants in our 2024 Pip the Pollies NRL Tipping competitions.
It was neck and neck for the top flight tipsters for much of the comp before Masterpiece Dance drew away with the bold move to tip the Cowboys away against the Bulldogs.
Congratulations to Masterpiece who not only win $1000 cash, but also get $500 to give to their notfor-profit of choice which this year is the Glasshouse Little Athletics organisation.
As you may know the Little As team had been set back after some idiots broke into their canteen and
went about senselessly destroying equipment and spoiling food, so much needed as well as deserved.
The win was a very slim twopoint victory over Beerwah Golf Club’s John Mellish who wins $500 - nice one John, even if you’re a Manly fan.
John came in equal second with Jason Hunt, but the Caloundra MP fell into third on margins - it’s a cruel game. Jason did beat Glass House MP Andrew Powell, who takes the entire competition very seriously, but was gracious in defeat. Speaking of margins - skinny and otherwise - that’s something both pollies will be thinking of more and more as we barrel towards the state election on October 26.
This week we kick off with pitches from all the known candidates for Glass House. We believe that a Labor candidate is about to make themselves known, but as of print (Sept 16), there was no name put forward. Nothing like being late for your own party.
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Pip the Pollies champ!
By Kirra Livingstone
CONGRATULATIONS to Sarah Kwarcianyi from Masterpiece Dance, who took out number 1 in our 2024 Pip the Pollies NRL tipping competition.
Sarah won an $1,000 cash prize plus $500 to donate to a community
group of her choice, for her brainy tips this season. She is donating the $500 to the Glasshouse Little Athletics Club.
Flips Pizza, Kebabs, Pasta and Ribs partnered with GC&M News and provided 10 $50 vouchers for tippers who received a perfect round throughout
the competition. Second place, a $500 cash prize, went to John Mellish from the Beerwah Golf Club who only beat out our Caloundra MP Jason Hunt on margins. And in lucky last place is a certain GC&M News sports reporter... how ironic.
Whoops, we’re sorry for the bill
Local clubs slugged for ‘accidental’ invoice
By Sonia Isaacs
LOCAL community-run recreation facilities were shocked to receive an unexpected Sunshine Coast Council invoice asking for hundreds of dollars in additional property service lease fee payments.
An unknown number of not-for-profit community and sporting organisations received the bill which was duly actioned for payment by some organisations.
However after questions from GC&M News it was revealed the invoices were issued in error by council.
Representatives from Hinterland recreational club management committees said they were “completely shocked and unprepared” to receive the extra bill, which was issued at the beginning of last month.
For the Maleny District and Sports Recreation Club (MDSRC), the $908 bill was confusing, given there was no prior warning and it was a 242 per cent increase in their previous annual lease fee. MDSRC president Greg Williams said the notice arrived on the same day as the club’s annual rental
notice. “There was very little information or explanation, and then almost straight away we were issued a debtor’s statement,” Mr Williams, pictured, said.
“It caused us a lot of angst. We were all completely shocked and left uncertain as to what this bill
charge us, as lessees, an amount contributing to long-term repairs of the council-owned buildings we use to run our community organisations and were understandably upset by the massive increase.”
Mr Williams added that committee members had reached out to the Council on 1 August but, up until last week, had received no response. Vice President of Witta Recreational Club,
Lynda Burgess, said she was also aware that Witta Rec Club had been issued an unanticipated lease fee, which the committee was querying. Ms Burgess agreed the charge was unexpected, but understood the club committee had reached out to council to resolve the payment discrepancies.
Following enquiries by GC&M News, MDSRC have now been advised that the Council invoice for $908 was issued in error.
A council spokesperson said the new invoice “is only relevant to community organisations that have transitioned under the 2021 Community Groups Occupying Council Owned or Council Controlled Land and/or Infrastructure policy”.
Mr Williams said it was a good outcome, but wondered how many other clubs had been sent similar documentation and whether they were receiving a similar retraction notice.“I still am concerned for many other organisations, particular smaller ones who may have received a similar invoice and have already paid it,” he said.
Winners are grinners! Sarah Kwarcianyi from Masterpiece Dance (centre) with Janet, Grace and Alf Kwarcianyi.
By Kirra Livingstone
WE are the champions! The hinterland is celebrating three grand final victories across the region this week after the BeeGees U23s Women,
Beerwah Bulldogs Reserve and A Grade teams all won their matches. Glasshouse Hinterland Lions Division 4 Senior Men fell short, but recorded their first grand final appearance since re-joining the comp in 2022.
Beegees U23s Women
Beerwah Bulldogs A Grade
Dr Karl at Rosetta
By Sonia Isaacs
EVERYONE’s favourite scientist Dr Karl Kruszelnicki dropped in to Rosetta Books Maleny last Friday (Sept 13) to sign copies of his longawaited memoir ‘A periodic tale’. There was much excitement as the crowd of eager Dr. Karl fans lined up past the front door to met the popular Australian science communicator, author and well known media stalwart. A fantastic event all round!
The
Sean Dwyer and Dr Karl sending kisses.
angels are in! Rob and Lea Dodd with Dr Karl
Ferdinand Kropman, Peter Klosowski.
Lottie Freijee, Bruce G and Kate Stewart
Kim Straker with Dr Karl.
Photography by Brook Cittolin and Kirra Livingstone
Glasshouse Country & Maleny
Beerwah Bulldogs Reserve Grade
Glasshouse Hinterland Lions Div 4 Men
State Government Election 2024 ment 2024
Bronwyn Bolitho - Family First
You have been abandoned by the major parties. Your values will not be and have never been considered.
Family First is here to provide you the chance to vote for what matters with a clear conscience. We will not compromise.
Bronwen Bolitho, the Candidate for Glass House believes that strong families, freedom for faith, and protecting the most vulnerable are critical for the future of our community and the state as a whole.
Family First believes the safety of you and your loved ones is the number one priority and will strive to protect your family and your freedom.
We are constantly fighting for your children’s quality education, and care deeply about maintaining traditional values.
We prioritise the safety of women and strive to introduce laws that will ensure their security.
We will fight to bring down the cost of housing and energy so young people can find and form families, and you can live without the stress of an economical breakdown hovering over your heads.
We plan to release more land and reduce red tape to free up supply and lower prices, and pause net zero policies until a proper cost
benefit of the engineering and economics has been conducted.
We strive to use gas to avoid blackouts by firming electricity supply and to lower retail power prices and unlock gas reserves by lifting restrictions on exploration.
Keeping coal-fired power stations open until there are viable and affordable alternatives that provide baseload electricity like pursuing nuclear energy are also in our plan.
Our election vision is underpinned by the pillars of family, faith, life and freedom.
We want to ensure that public policy builds up the nuclear family and does it no harm. We will also strive to reduce the tax burden on families.
We want to fight inflation: cutting red tape, reducing
government expenditure, boosting gas and releasing land for housing.
We will put state and federal governments on a pathway towards fiscal responsibility by tacking government debt.
This will mean reducing the size of government and de-funding unnecessary programs. We have always and will always encourage small and family business, and encourage enterprises by reducing government regulation.
We will amplify your voice. Your support will ensure that your values are represented. With your help, your beliefs and principles will be boldly advocated for.
We will advocate for life, and encourage faith-based schools, hospitals and charities to flourish. By supporting this campaign, you are helping to ensure that Australians can freely practice their faith without fear of discrimination or persecution.
Please vote #1 for Bronwen Bolitho in Glass House and be sure to number every box. Family First’s ‘how-tovote’ recommendations will be published on the Family First Party Queensland website when the candidates and ballot order for each electorate is known.
Timothy Hallcroft - Legalise Cannabis Queensland Party
Throughout my life I have laid my hand to many different industries including professional trackwork rider, OH&S manager, rural fire service volunteer, and senior firefighter for New South Wales fire brigades where I was appointed the OH&S regional representative.
My family and I moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2006 as my eldest son had a bone disease and I changed careers to construction.
For the past six years I have been heavily involved in the legitimate vaping industry, where I am known as one of Australia’s leading authorities in vaping.
I have owned and setup vaping businesses throughout the coast. I have advised Queensland Health, and have worked with and advised doctors and pharmacists on nicotine and was one of the first people to bring the dangers of disposable vaping systems to the attention of the Government some five years ago.
I have helped hundreds of people around the coast break the addiction of cigarettes and have helped many people who suffer from cancer to find the correct device for medicinal Cannabis. Since the new laws for vaping have been enforced, I have had to close
my business and return to the construction industry. Election vision I fully support the legalisation of Cannabis under a regulated framework where small,
opening the Cannabis market up to small business, we can improve on quality and reduce the amount of imported cannabis from overseas.
In taking this approach, we will see more jobs created and a more independent growing community. This I believe must have strict guidelines for this venture to work and with common sense and listening to proper experts from the Cannabis community this is both viable and very achievable.
The hemp industry in Australia is in its infancy. I believe that utilising the former cane fields and old mills would be of great benefit for Queensland and would bring in much needed revenue and an abundance of employment opportunities as well as a viable green opportunity in which we can capitalise on.
My personal vision is based on the small business growth throughout Glasshouse and Queensland.
As a former business owner and advisor this subject is close to my heart. There is no better encouragement than seeing people succeed in doing something they love. I do believe however that the Government is over taxing and is stifling the growth of our economy and small businesses. I also firmly believe that all politicians should have real world experience or proper education in the portfolios that they preside over. Small businesses are the backbone of, and the soul of all communities and they need the support of all locals but more importantly support from the local Government. I will be doing as much as possible for all small businesses within the seat of Glasshouse and the greater Queensland state.
Election vision
SState Government Election 2024 ment 2024
Andrew Powell - Liberal National Party
I’ve had the privilege of serving as your local Member for nearly fifteen years. I’ve held some fantastic roles during that time – including Minister for Environment and Shadow Minister for portfolios such as Transport, Main Roads, State Development, Planning and Energy – and currently serve as the Manager of Opposition Business. But nothing beats being the Member for Glass House.
Before my service in Parliament, I grew up in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Melbourne (yep, I’m still a Collingwood fan!) and Sydney. I finished my schooling in the Moreton Bay region, and went on to study at the University of Queensland. I kicked off my career with the Defence Department and returned to Queensland to work for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Child Safety.
An increasing frustration with how our taxes were being spent, how government policy was being developed and delivered, and a sense that the Glass House electorate was missing out drove me to have a crack at politics.
Outside of politics, my incredible wife, Taryn, and I are surrounded by my amazing five kids – now
aged between 23 and 14.
My family is committed to the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions of Glass House because, let’s face it, it’s the best place in Queensland to live and work.
Election vision
This election is unlike any other. Queenslanders face the serious decision of who is better equipped to tackle the skyrocketing
and a housing crisis which is locking many people out of the market – including my own adult kids. A tired third term Labor Government who created these crises or an LNP team with the right priorities and plans to fix them. The LNP will increase land supply to improve housing affordability, fast track housing approvals in ear-marked growth corridors like Caboolture
West, deliver an additional 53,500 social and community homes and remove stamp duty for first home buyers. Yes, we will be the first Queensland Government in decades to abolish a tax.
Only the LNP will put victims of crime before offenders with “adult crime, adult time”, a $175m commitment to deliver intensive 12-month rehabilitation to help kids reintegrate after detention, and gold standard early intervention programs. We will also increase the number of police on the beat through better retention and attraction plans. Only the LNP will drive-down ambulance ramping and the healthcare waitlist, provide more healthcare professionals, build hospitals on-time and on-budget and improve hospital performance through releasing real-time data. That means locals will have an ambulance turn up when they dial 000 and get surgery when they need it. Over the past fifteen years, I’ve worked hard to upgrade our state roads, But the job’s not done! Being a member of Parliament is an extraordinary privilege. I have never taken it for granted and would seek your vote to continue to serve you.
Andrew McLean - The Greens
I joined the Greens because they don’t take corporate donations. Big corporations don’t give money from the goodness of their hearts. They do it to buy outcomes. Just in Queensland, Labor and LNP have taken $25.3 million in donations from big corporations in the last decade, so of course they will never stand up for regular Queenslanders.
I run a housing nonprofit and I’ve been a youth worker, pastor, concreter and had my own mobile mechanic business.
I’m an environmentalist who lives my values.
The Greens found that they couldn’t protect the environment without challenging toxic and destructive economic structures. That’s why we have made powerful enemies. Last election saw the fossil fuel industry spend over $5 million on anti-Greens ads.
believe in.
Election vision
Politics is not working for us. The Greens will fix the housing crisis - the crisis has been caused by governments failing to build enough public housing.
The Greens will expand Queensland’s public builder and start a public property developer to build 100,000
This is not how one of the wealthiest countries in the world needs to be.
We will stop new coal and gas projects, and increase investment in renewables. We will stand up for animals, waterways and forests. Queensland is responsible for more deforestation than the rest of the states put together. If nature isn’t healthy, we aren’t healthy!
new public homes to rent or buy for below market prices, cutting out greedy private developers and big banks.
I used to vote for the major parties, but now I’m a part of a people-powered movement, designed to break the stranglehold of the two old parties. The old parties have changed and are bleeding votes.
Positive change doesn’t happen overnight, but the first step is voting for someone who will fight for you and the things you
We’ll build infill homes to stop landclearing for suburbs and make our neighbourhoods walkable. There is only one way to make housing cheaper, and that is to take on the private developer juggernaut.
The Greens will freeze and cap rents. Rents are out of control and it breaks my heart watching people work multiple jobs to keep ahead.
We will cap prices of essential groceries and break apart Coles and Woolies to bring cheaper groceries. We’ll make healthcare more affordable with 200 new bulk-billing GP clinics across Queensland and 20 free psychology sessions a year for everyone. We will endorse a Queensland State Bank that won’t be beholden to shareholders, so it will be able to provide cheaper mortgages and fee-free service.
We will create a public mining company. Only 3% of the wealth of our private mining companies go to Queenslanders. In Norway it’s 55%. We are being ripped off. A public mining company will bring the wealth to where it belongs, not in a billionaire’s pocket. A public mining company will build real, reciprocal relationships with our First Nations peoples.
Folk festival fi
By Marina Gomide
WOODFORD Folk Festival has been handed a $2 million lifeline from the State Government to help shore up the iconic event’s future.
It follows an almost knockout blow last year when millions was lost as the cost-of-living crisis hit household budgets and reports of severe weather events over the week-long festival culminated to crunch ticket sales.
At the same time festival production costs increased in the order of 30 to 40 per cent.
The dire situation of the 2023/24 event has now been laid bare in financial documents, seen by GC&M News, that reveal auditors found there was “significant doubt” about the ability of the festival to continue.
Woodfordia’s board however stated that while the event may not reach pre-Covid heights again, concerted undertakings including job cuts, reduced budgets and reduced infrastructure investment, along with increased grants, will ensure the festival will continue.
Financial records for Woodfordia Inc – the notfor-profit owner of the folk festival – showed revenue
was hit by a $1.1m fall in box office takings as well as a $1.2m fall in grants from the prior years.
Those records show Woodfordia Inc now has
acknowledged “the current financial position gives rise to the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast doubt on the Entity’s ability to return to
removed from the budget,” they stated.
A $1.6m state government grant to reduce annual hire equipment expenses and maintenance costs as well
held to budget across all festival departments,” Mr Brown and Mr White stated.
After GC&M News reached out to Woodfordia organisers, it was
President, Lachlan Brown, and Treasurer, Ross White, stated that they believed Woodfordia was able to meet its financial obligations but
“The considerable investment made to bring the site back from hiatus during the Covid period will not be required this financial year and has been
“The entity has monthly reviews of its expenses against budget and quarterly reports to the Management Committee. This ensures expenses are
as the development of “key
exciting events that enrich the community throughout funding will help us realise this,” Woodfordia’s Amanda
“We would like to thank Miles and Minister for Arts strong support. This backing this year’s festival one not to
“At a time when the live music industry and festivals appreciative to have such a strong supporter in the Queensland Government.”
The Woodford 24/25 line-up will be revealed in October.
Caloundra Rd works
RESURFACING works on a 2.6-kilometre section of Caloundra Road between Kawana Way Link Road and the Bruce Highway will start in late September 2024. The $3.8 million project aims to improve driving conditions and extend the pavement’s life as part of the Road Asset Management Contract.
Expected to take four weeks, the project may cause delays with overnight closures from 6pm to 5am. Motorists should plan for detours and slower speeds.
Final line marking is set for November, depending on weather and construction conditions. The works will be welcomed by 40,000 motorists.
Shop carpark upgrades
THE Glasshouse Centre carpark will be closed to the public for resurfacing works starting from September 16 and will be finished September 20.
Customers and staff will not be able to use the carpark during this period. There are car parks available outside of the main carpark at the Glasshouse Centre.
Shops affected in the Glasshouse Centre include IGA, CJ’s Pastries and Glasshouse Newsagency.
Fat Picnic playing at WFF 2023/2024 Photo credit: Lachie Douglas.
Backyard series shines a light
THE Backyard Series returns to the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden in 2024. Several workshops over the next months are being held to educate the community about native backyard gardening. Come and learn with Ethan Mimnaugh from Mooloolah Landcare on Saturday, September 21. All life depends on the soil - and your backyard is no exception. From the basaltrich hinterland to the sandy sediments of the coast, established urban areas to those more recently
developed, Sunshine Coast soils vary greatly and so do the types of plants that will do well in them. The workshop will discuss the basics of soil science and the most common natural soil types found on the Sunshine Coast. It will also explore humans impacted soils, and participants will enjoy a hands-on demonstration of different soils and the types of plants that suit them. Tickets available/ www.eventbrite.com. au/e/the-backyard-seriessoils-and-plant-selectiontickets-933920801257
Local wild dog baiting starts
Sunshine Coast Council’s program will protect vulnerable species
participating in the program
Queensland.
This program has been running for more than 20 years in the region, aiming to protect native animals, livestock and domestic pets from wild dogs.
There has been 58 reports of wild dogs to date in the in the region, such as monitored soft-catch foothold trapping.
But in this program, the council will specifically be using baiting practices.
“The baits used are 250g pieces of meat with a prescribed dosage of 1080
do not eat the baits, baiting will not occur in towns, surburban areas, public parks, streets, roadsides or near waterways.
“Control activities are undertaken only in select national parks and on approved private properties
The Wild Dog Baiting Program will be held throughout Bald Knob, Beerburrum, Beerwah, Conondale, Kenilworth, Obi Obi, Peachester, Reesville and Witta areas.
The program will conclude October 15.
Image: Sunshine Coast Council.
Ethan Mimnaugh from Mooloolah Landcare getting into the soil.
Update
with Tamara Hazelden Chamber President
September 2024 Update
Regretfully, the hot topic these last few weeks has been vandalism to our businesses.
Small businesses are the heart and soul of our unique products and services that help our neighborhoods thrive. Unfortunately, they can also be easy targets for
While these acts may seem minor compared to other crimes, the consequences can be financially and emotionally draining for small business owners.
One of the most tangible and immediate impacts of vandalism on businesses is the financial burden it imposes. Repairing or
replacing damaged property, such as broken windows, doors, or storefronts, can drain already stretched resources. Insurance premiums may rise, adding to the financial strain. Our smaller businesses in particular may find it challenging to recover from these unexpected expenses and be forced to stop trading.
Our chamber of commerce is doing everything possible to reinstate the ‘Safer Streets Program’ in Beerwah, Landsborough, and the Glass House Mountains, a chamber initiative back in 2016. I hope to bring you more information on that
in the coming weeks.
We have a lot going on in the next few weeks. Our monthly ‘Women in Biz’ lunch is on Wednesday 2nd October at The Lookout Café; the Glasshouse Country Farm Trail is on again this year over the weekend of 12th & 13th October, and our Annual General Meeting will be at Club Glasshouse on Tuesday 22nd October. The Glassie is pulling out all degustation menu. The AGM is open to both members and
early for your tickets!! All details are on our website and socials.
Hassle-free camping trips
Ensure your next adventure is hassle free
AS the weather warms up, the appeal of hitting the road and seeking adventure grows stronger. With spring in the air and summer approaching, many locals are planning caravan getaways - whether for a weekend, a holiday, or a long-term trip.
While heading off on holiday is exciting, pre-trip preparation is just as crucial. Ensuring your camper or caravan is ready to cover
repairs is key.
At the Caravan and Camper Repair Centre in Caboolture, experts with over 40 years of experience in the caravan industry are on hand to provide top-quality repairs and service. Their certified team specialises in servicing and repairing all brands of caravans, trailers, and motorhomes.
“You handle the adventure, and we’ll take
“We’ll make sure your caravan or trailer is ready for anything.”
Caravans, campers, and RVs require servicing every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first. The team conducts thorough checks, covering everything from tyre pressure and wheel alignment to brake linings and door locks. In addition to routine maintenance, the centre offers insurance repairs, water damage fixes, awning repairs, solar installations, and more.
For those looking to purchase a caravan, the team provides professional inspections and comprehensive safety checks on all gas, structural, and electrical ttings, giving you a detailed report. For more information, visit www. caravancamperrepairs. com.au or email service@ ccrc.com.au. You can also visit the shop at 3/34-36 Cessna Drive, Caboolture. Happy camping!
Burpengary train station back on track
BURPENGARY station has reopened after extensive upgrades, offering improved accessibility and modern amenities. The revamped station now features lifts, an overpass, raised platforms, accessible toilets, and enhanced security.
With nearly 500 parking spaces, including accessible bays, the station now easily caters to all commuters.
The upgrade is part of a broader initiative to enhance Queensland’s rail network ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
this is a welcome upgrade during the 50 cent fare trial.
“Upgrading stations like Burpengary means everyone in the community can use the station and take
the train,” he said. “Whether you use a wheelchair, push a pram or you’re travelling with luggage, these upgrades will make a real difference.”
Transport and Main Roads minister, Bart Mellish, said
Burpengary Train Station.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
"Beerwah Marketplace and Village” is hosting a school holiday event this September. Join us in meeting some reptile friends at the reptile show with Anthony, The Snake Catcher, interact with cute furry friends at the Petting Zoo, watch Miss Donna make her amazing balloon animals, and try to outsmart our roaming magician.
This is a FREE event held on both days: the 18th and 23rd of September 2024, from 10am–2pm. Events are located outside Fresh & Save, Khub and Woolworths, with our street entertainers walking around the centre from 10 am – 12 pm both days.
WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
10AM - 2PM BOTH DAYS
44 SIMPSON STREET, BEERWAH
Hanson Construction Materials to rebrand to Heidleberg Materials
HANSON Construction Materials who have been part of the HeidelbergCement group since 2007 will be rebranding to Heidelberg Materials from November 11, 2024.
In September 2022, HeidelbergCement rebranded to Heidelberg Materials as the new Global Brand.
Hanson who have three long-running operations across the Sunshine Coast will also be rebranding to
Heidelberg Materials on 11th November 2024.
The Hanson teams and operations will remain the same, ensuring the local focus continues.
Regional General Manager Charlie Stoneman said the new brand marks a significant milestone for the global company and reflects their broadened service offering and enhanced commitment to driving sustainability across their business.
to 1956 when the business was founded as Pioneer,” he said.
“Fast forward to the year 2000 and we were acquired
before more recently being acquired by Heidelberg Cement in 2007.”
“We have long-serving employees at our Sunshine Coast operations who have been working with the business since the Pioneer days which is testament to the values and culture we have maintained throughout.”
“Everything we do connects back to our ‘Think Global, Act Local’ approach, which ensures we retain our reputation as an industry leader, trusted by our customers and local communities.”
“With 150 years of successful operations worldwide, we’re now at the
industry,” Mr Stoneman said.
“We’re on the path to becoming a carbon neutral company.
“We remain committed to offering an exceptional customer experience supported by innovative digital tools.”
“This significant milestone also marks the beginning of a major transformation where we focus on our journey to carbon neutrality with digital solutions and a comprehensive range of quality, innovative, lowcarbon and high-recycled construction materials, including concrete, aggregates, and asphalt.”
“For now, it’s very much business as usual and
safe, providing quality construction materials and an exceptional customer experience,” Mr Stoneman said.
“We are very proud of our Sunshine Coast operations and our longstanding contributions to the community from providing much-needed resources to the Coast’s key construction and infrastructure projects to supporting local charities and schools with required materials,” he said.
“This will continue to consolidate our position as industry leaders, while leveraging off our global expertise.”
The rebrand will start from November 11.
Off cuts to build nest boxes
By Kirra Livingstone
UNITYWATER is currently building a 12km water pipeline from Ewen Maddock Dam to Aura to ensure a sufficient water supply for the town, a project which has necessitated the removal of significant vegetation along Caloundra Road, including trees that have stood for hundreds of years.
While much of the removed timber will be mulched, some will be repurposed to build nest boxes in the affected area.
Unitywater’s executive manager of strategic engagement, Joshua
Zugajev, noted that the vegetation works are ongoing, with timber being classified on-site.
“Once timber is assessed, it is then being delivered to both Save. Connect. Protect. (SPC) and the Sunshine Coast Council for use in their programs,” he said.
“SPC has shared extensive local knowledge with us, including walking the alignment pre-clearance.
“Vegetation which does not meet the specification for either of these initiatives is being mulched and reused on the construction site for soil and erosion control.” we are past the point of
All in One Fitness keeping you fit
By Kirra Livingstone
NEW owners of All in One Fitness Mooloolah and Beerwah, Phil and Naomi Taylor, hit their six month business anniversary on August 22.
To celebrate, they have a generous offer running for the month of September. Throughout this month, any new members who join the gym will pay $14.50 per week for a gym only membership, and $19.50
per week for a gym and classes membership for any minimum term period.
This is a massive saving compared to the regular rates, which are standard $16.75 and student/ concession $15.50 for gym only per week and standard $25 and student/concession $20 for gym and classes for a six month minimum term period. Owner Naomi Taylor, said in their first six months of owning the two gyms, things have been going
pretty well.
“We’ve had some ups and downs, it’s been a lot of work but most of the time it’s been great,” she said.
“We are absolutely loving the community and the members are fantastic.”
They have taken feedback on board and implemented changes where they can which has been appreciated by their members.
“Our class timetable now offers over 30 classes across the two gyms, which is a
massive increase. We will continue to develop this.” she said.
Phil is a Personal Trainer and used to have a garage gym set up before moving to the hinterland. He is passionate about helping people reach their goals.
Naomi said she and Phil say that exercise is an important part of your day to day lifestyle.
“I think for us it’s huge all round, it is equally as important for mental health
By Kirra Livingstone
THE White’s IGA shop and carpark expansion is expected to be complete before Christmas, which will improve the customers’ shopping experience.
Store manager, Diana Vanjole, said they appreciate their customers patience while renovations are underway.
“Everyone’s patience is very good and we thank everyone, hopefully we will be done quicker than we said we’d be done, and that everyone will be happy,” she said.
set the vegetation removal.
The Sunshine Coast Council natural areas set officer, Steve Milner, explained that native hardwood timber salvaged from other road development projects was used to build these nest
“The nest boxes were installed in the tree canopy in the Mellum Creek Environment Reserve to mimic hollows that would otherwise take hundreds of years to develop naturally,”
Milner highlighted the significant benefits of nest boxes in supporting local wildlife.
“Nest boxes are helping to bridge the gap, fastforwarding the process to create instant breeding habitat for our precious wildlife, including the powerful owl, cockatoos, squirrel glider, greater glider, possum, micro bats, and antechinus—a small mouse-like native marsupial,” he said.
“This greatly benefits our region’s biodiversity
be a lifestyle and you get so much more out of it than just working out,” she said.
“Our gyms have a community vibe and this
The shop extension was completed a few months ago, which will give the IGA about 700sqm more space to display stock. They will also have 70
Works underway at White’s IGA Mooloolah.
attend for their own reasons, physical, mental, social or all of the above, so come in and say hi we would love to meet you.”
upgrades. Diana said works started in January this year, and hopes the renovations will be complete earlier than mid December.
Creek Environment Reserve
Health & Wellbeing
Coastal Care Queensland cares about your NDIS needs
KATRINA from Coastal Care Queensland has been helping adults and children of all disabilities for the last 15 years.
Coastal Care Queensland is a local family based business and registered NDIS service provider that puts you first and aims to create opportunity, promote independence and progression in a safe and caring environment.
“At Coastal Care Queensland our direction is led by your choice, needs, goals and most importantly how we will work with you to meet your needs to the highest standards,” says Katrina.
“We are the preferred provider in Queensland, not only because of our understanding of each individual on a personal level, but because we each have personal and lived experience with our own family members living with a disability.”
Coastal Care works with NDIS participants provide the best services available and create the best life possible for you and your family by providing assistance with all your daily personal needs from transportation, SIL living, 24 hour care, aged care, household tasks and community participation in a safe and nondiscriminative environment.
Tech set to transform health
A NEW report highlights the five key tech trends set to transform healthcare in the next 12 months
The Health x Digital Transformation Report 2024-2025, from the RMITCisco Health Transformation Lab and the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) identifies five areas of health technology innovation which can have a nearfuture impact on healthcare globally:
1. Augmented Intelligences: the deployment of AI and machine learning to make
healthcare genuinely smart.
2. Simulation and simulacra: using digital replicas and simulation technologies – such as virtual reality and augmented reality.
3. Remote patient care: leveraging digital means to provide care that meets the patient where they need it.
4. Health system adaptability and dynamism: technologies that foster system resilience and adaptability in times of rapid change.
5. Harnessing biotechnology breakthroughs: building the
future of healthcare through truly exciting science and technology development.
The report provides a roadmap for swift action, urging collaboration between health providers, policymakers, and tech companies.
According to Professor Vishaal Kishore, Chair of the RMIT-Cisco Health Lab, “Technological change has always shaped healthcare, but the pace is accelerating.”
NIIN will present the findings at the Singapore NIIN Health Alliance Summit in October.
Genetic test ban for insurance
THE Australian Government has announced a comprehensive ban on the use of genetic test results in life insurance underwriting, in line with recommendations from Monash University’s Dr Jane Tiller and Professor Paul Lacaze.
The new legislation, set to be reviewed after five years, will offer no financial caps or exceptions, providing strong consumer protection for genetic information.
Dr Tiller, who led the report, stressed the importance of a complete ban. “Our research shows
the fear of insurance discrimination deters people from undergoing potentially life-saving genetic testing. This decision ensures Australians can now make these crucial health decisions without the worry of financial repercussions.”
Professor Lacaze welcomed the policy, highlighting the opportunity it creates for preventive genomics.
“This paves the way for greater access to genetic testing and screening for disease prevention, without the fear of genetic
discrimination,” he said.
Kara Ryan, a participant in Monash’s DNA Screen study, discovered she carries a BRCA2 variant, which raises her risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
“I had to choose between my health or financial security,” she said.
“Now others can protect both.”
The reforms bring Australia in line with countries like Canada, where a similar ban was introduced in 2017, and allow applicants to disclose favourable results voluntarily.
Their aim is to help you to live as autonomously as possible and are experienced in providing personal care in the home, and assisting with day-to-day tasks such as personal hygiene, dressing, medication assistance as well as help with your routine chores, whether that’s cleaning, laundry, home and yard maintenance or meal preparation.
can also help you with the bigger life stage transitions including mentoring, peer support, individual skill development, and decision making to support you to make transitions on your own terms and in a way that meets your goals and aspirations.
They can also assist with your Supported Independent Living arrangements, travel and transport needs and community participation.
Call Katrina today on 0450 506 013 to see how Coastal Care Queensland can help you and your family live the life you deserve. See the ad on page 16.
Tough new vape laws
THE Queensland government has introduced strict new laws to curb the illegal sale of tobacco and vapes. Under amendments to the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act, retailers face up to two years in jail, fines of $322,600 for individuals, and $1.6 million for corporations.
Authorities now have the power to shut down businesses for up to six months for illegal sales. A licensing scheme is also in place, with hefty penalties for non-compliance. The new regulations are part of a $28.4 million initiative to enhance enforcement and support programs, including helping children with nicotine addiction.
Service to serenity at Float and Wellness
AT the top of the Maleny’s Maple Street is a new beacon of relaxation and rejuvenation - Hinterland Float and Wellness.
Founded by Debra Hutchinson, a Navy veteran and former WA Police officer, this holistic wellness centre offers a haven for those seeking escape from the rigors and stress of daily life.
Debra’s transition from public service to entrepreneur is heartfelt and inspiring. As a single mother who dedicated years to country and community, she faced a turning point. The demands of her previous roles, as well as managing auto-immune conditions, led her to seek a new direction where she could blend her passion for helping others with holistic health.
“I knew I wanted to own my own business and I wanted it in the health and wellness arena,” she said.
“I wanted a space that inspired others in self-care, that catered for those practicing self-care and those seeking respite from complex health conditions.”
Hinterland Float and Wellness is instantly peaceful and welcoming.
Guests enjoy Debra’s home blended herbal teas in the Zen Room before indulging in float therapy, halo therapy or massage.
The open pool float rooms provide stress relief and mental clarity, allowing you to float effortlessly in salt infused water.
Halo Therapy in the Salt Room utilizes salt infused air to promote respiratory health, skin wellness and mental health, add massage to round out the wellness experience.
Her decision to embark on this venture reflects Debra’s ongoing commitment to community wellbeing, along
with her support for those in need offering special discounts for Aged Pension
The team at Coastal Care
Katrina from Coastal Care Queensland.
Hinterland Float’s Debra Hutchinson.
members Gillian Allen, Norma McLeod, Diana Bryce with Dr Maddie Fisher and Kim Rylatt.
A springtime affair
IT is a significant year for the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary, celebrating 40 years of fundraising!
Over the last few years, the Auxiliary has managed to provide items such as
king single sofa bed for one of the Palliative Care rooms.
The Auxiliary also provided a block wall around the front gardens, and supply and maintain the colourful pots at the back of the hospital adding vibrance for patients and
Invited guests included Mayor Rosanna Natoli who addressed the 130 plus guests on volunteering and the progress of the Hospital refurbishment.
The cake was cut by the Auxiliary lifetime members, Diana Bryce, Gillian Allen, Norma McLeod.
A display table of crafted morning tea treats from the 80’s, and a colourful celebration cake tied in the 80’s with a current day vibe.
Unique golf challenge
Contributed by Ron Gillinder
A UNIQUE golf challenge was arranged recently at the Glenview Golf Course.
Roger Reilly had challenged Ron Gillinder to a 9 hole golf match.
Ron accepted the challenge with the condition that each played with the other player’s golf clubs.
Roger was surprised to find that the club he was expected to play with was a little oversize.
The other ‘small’ problem was the ball didn’t fit in the hole!
Biennial Maleny Quilt Fair
ticket is allocated a prize, and the main one offering a sewing machine, quilt and quilt kit.
The auxiliary were thrilled to have two founding members of the Auxiliary, Bernice McLelland and Wendy Nugent attend to join in the celebration on Wednesday September 4.
Contributed by Deborah Mooney IT only happens once every two years, and runs for just two days over September 28-29 at the Maleny Showgrounds, Main Pavillion.
Marvel at approximately 100 stunning quilts on display and get crafty with the apron challenge project.
Just $5 admission which includes a tea or a coffee, There is also a cafe onsite.
There will be a sewing and quilting trader’s alley featuring well known local
Event includes a sales ering handmade items. There are two raffles; a tombola where every
Currently there is a free quilt exhibition at the Maleny library that runs to the end of September. www.facebook.com/ malenyartsandcraftsinc
COASTAL CARE QUEENSLAND
Why Coastal Care Queensland?
Coastal Care Queensland is a registered NDIS service provider that puts you first and aims to create opportunity, promote independence and progression in a safe and caring environment.
At Coastal Care Queensland our direction is led by your choice, needs, goals and most importantly how we will work with you to meet your needs to the highest standards.
Coastal Care Queensland is the preferred provider in Queensland, not only because of our understanding of each individual on a personal level, but because we each have personal and lived experience with our own family members living with a disability.
At Coastal Care we hope to make a difference, provide the best services available and create the best life possible for you and your family.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli.
Wendy Nugent and Bernice McLennan.
Lifetime
Beverley Heading with the raffle prize quilt.
Roger Reilly showing off his form.
Letters and Opinions You Said It ... Elected Reps
Green mist
Perhaps Andrew McLean (GCM News, Jul 9) would explain why the Deputy Leader of the Greens Mehreen Faruqui’s posing with school children under the banner of “ keep the world clean” with an Israeli flag over a rubbish bin and the toxic slogan “from the river to the sea” was not very specifically anti semitic?
What does he make of the Green’s MP Jenny Long’s statement that the Jewish Lobby and the Zionist Lobby were infiltrating the community with their tentacles? This was specifically a reference to vile Nazi propaganda, the slaughter of six million Jews and anti semitism at its worst. She was forced to apologise.
The Greens leadership continues to refuse to condemn Hamas. So another six hostages executed a few days ago must seem OK if you subscribe to the “from the river to the sea” trope?
Another six more along the annihilation path?
Labour is chasing the Muslim vote in Western Sydney by bringing in some 3000 Hamas supporters on Tourist visas. The Greens, seeking a hung Parliament, are competing for the Muslim vote by appealing to the mob through the poison of anti semitism.
For Andrew to state that the above is “fiction” simply defies reality. I suspect he is much better than this.
He should denounce the evil of the current Greens leadership.
He should earn the respect of thousands of prior Greens supporters and so many others by leading a young Clean Greens Team back to the high ground of its strong environmental heritage.
If he has the moral clarity and courage to call out the putrid anti semitism of his party leadership he would truly have my deep respect.
I would be proud to shout him a beer! However, until this eventuates, I choose not to break bread with those who appear hell bent on the destruction of Israel, the annihilation of the Jewish race and the trashing of multicultural Australia.
Angus Richard Glass House Mountains
Need for cops
Recent accounts of crime and lawlessness in our beloved community are bad enough but where is the law when you need them?
I think if the police were seen out and about ‘on the beat’ - after school hours, along Simpson St, this would have a very positive and engaging effect on our town’s sense of personal well-being and security.
We don’t want Beerwah to be tagged as a ‘high risk community’; a place where the library needs a security officer and retail businesses have to install security cameras.
In most communities across the country, there would be an element of juvenile offending, silly pranks and lawlessness; Beerwah is no different in this respect.
For example, the number of high school students who ride their bikes or scooters at speed along the footpath in front of the Simpson St shops after school makes my heart skip several beats every time I see them! There is a large sign at both ends of the street saying “NO bikes/scooters allowed on the footpath” but if they read this at all, nobody cares!!
The likelihood of an elderly person exiting from the medical precinct and colliding with a young person on an e-scooter seems to be a fairly high one. Research shows the effectiveness of community policing in small towns or targeted hotspots is most beneficial in cutting the incidence of petty crime, so where are our friendly cops?
Do they care about building relationships and helping curb crime
in our community? If the Police were visible in our streets and were seen to be an active part of our community, building relationships with shopkeepers and school students (as well as the general public), I believe that this would build more respect for the Law, and young people would begin caring for others (not just themselves) and start wanting to do the right thing.
We need to see cops on the beat in BEERWAH!!
Lynda Utting Beerwah
Walk our way
We moved to Beerwah in 2022 and were impressed with the walking/cycling trail linking Beerwah to Landsborough. After speaking to a parent in Glasshouse about the rough rat run their high school child must cycle to get to high school in Beerwah, I discovered the following Proposal online by the department of transport. - Beerburrum to Landsborough Recreation Trail
I have been a resident of Beerwah for over 40 years and am proud of our town. The main street is attractive, and the parks and shops are clean and cared for.
Recently I have noticed a growing amount of graffiti as you enter Beerwah, and more hoon skid marks on
this is the work of only a couple of individuals, but unless it is attended to it will only get worse. The solution is to name and shame the culprits. If you know them, tell them that their actions are unacceptable to our community.
Jenny Broderick has asked council to remove the graffiti.
Graham Nicholson Beerwah Drink peace
Daniel’s Law
Hello, in relation to Andrew Mclean’s s letter reply. A health and energy wise man should. Not eat. Drink beer or coffee. Both are stimulants. Chia okay do not know about chai’ s health benefits. Chia seeds okay. Get healthy inside.
Rice Milk GHM
Dementia
With around two-thirds of people with dementia living in the community this Dementia Action Week (16-22 September) we are calling on all Australians to take action to make their communities more welcoming and accessible for people living with dementia.
More than 421,000 Australians are currently living with dementia, but this number is expected to increase to more than 812,500 by 2054. A lack of knowledge and understanding of dementia can lead to people living with dementia feeling excluded and experiencing discrimination.
People living with dementia tell us they want to belong - they want to be part of their community and to feel valued.
CONDITIONS Please keep your letters under 300 words, your name,
Sweet
RED SPOT SALE
I SEE that the proposed Coles site is up for sale in Beerwah.
The grocery giant had hoped the Roys Rd/ Steve Irwin Way property would be home to a new supermarket, petrol station and Maccas, but alas trying to build on a corner block at an increasingly busy intersection proved
a bridge, roundabout and overpass too far. Coles pulled out of its court appeal millions of dollars later when it realised it had bitten off more than it could chew. Better luck next time.
BEERWAH BRONX We all know Beerwah is going through a crime surge but - here’s a tip - if you can’t find any cops and need a safe space,
head straight to the library. As locals know the most peaceful place in town has been provided with security detail and although statistics are hard to come by, I’m led to believe that most books are now being returned safely. We were mooching around one fine and particularly quiet afternoon last week when an older
with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House
IF elected, the LNP team will pass Daniel’s Law and create a Public Child Sex Offender Register. The Register will be a threetiered system aimed at protecting children, not paedophiles.
Tier 1 includes a publicly available website with photographs and details of reportable offenders, who have failed to comply with their reporting obligations.
Tier 2 includes an application-based system to identify high-risk offenders living in a local area.
Residents can apply for a photograph of an offender, so they can be more vigilant of risks.
Tier 3 includes a Community Protection Disclosure Scheme. Parents or guardians can inquire about a specific person who has regular unsupervised contact with their child, so they know if their child is
Nesting boxes
That’s why this year’s theme for Dementia Action Week - 16-22 September - is ‘Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future’.
All people impacted by dementia deserve to be supported and welcomed in their communities, no matter where they live.
So please, find out how you can influence change in your community to create a more dementiafriendly future at dementia.org.au.
Merran Kelsall
AO
Dementia Australia
lady walked past the security dude and couldn’t help herself. “All calm?!” she asked, with only a hint of sarcasm.
“Oh yes, all good”, came the reply. What’s next? A bear patrol?
TURN IT UP
Speaking of fine uses of the public purse, there’s one easy way to make sure a festival goes ahead rain, hail
being exposed to dangerous offenders. Importantly, new offences will be created to prevent the misuse of any information from the register to ensure any actions are handled by police, for the safety of everyone.
Postal Vote Applications You will soon have an important decision to make about your future, with the Queensland State Election to be held on Saturday October 26.
If you can’t attend an early voting centre or polling booth in October and know you won’t be around on election day, a postal vote is the easiest way to ensure you have your say.
I will be mailing out applications for postal votes to all Glass House households shortly. Feel free to send your application using the included reply paid envelope.
with Winston Johnston Division 5 - Sunshine Coast Council w
AFTER six months in the bush, 25 nest boxes installed in a Landsborough environment reserve are now a home for sugar gliders, brushtail and short eared possum, a Peron’s tree frog, and plenty more tree-loving wildlife. Ten habitat stacks and more than 6,900 trees were also planted across 4.33 hectares within the Mellum Creek Environment Reserve to offset the removal of trees and vegetation required for Unitywater to deliver new water network connections to the growing Aura community.
Road Safety Solutions
We are carrying out a safety survey of Mount Mellum Road and Upper Mount Mellum Road to establish if future road improvements are needed.
The majority of this road was part of the Old Landsborough – Maleny
Road. Council is also considering possible design solutions for safety improvements on Razorback Road, from Hunchy Road to Montville School Road intersection, Hunchy.
During recent years, sections of the road have subsided and safety railings have been damaged by vehicles. Please be patient and cooperative with Council’s employees and contractors while they carry out investigations to improve safe travel on our roads. In due course remedial work will be scheduled. To contact Council’s project team please email InternetMailbox. DesignServices@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.a Keeping connected
For the latest Division 5 news please visit facebook. com/winstonjohnston division5scc.
or almost complete lack of interest: get the taxpayer to stump up for it. Queensland Music Trails hosted the second, yet apparently ‘iconic’ Sweet Relief festival at Ballymore last weekend. We went along but there would have been less than 600 people there. They wanted to come to Maleny last year, but pulled
from the council. Maybe they were on to something.
Hinterland Business
88 years young!
THE Coochin Creek Fruitgrowers Co-operative was established in Beerwah in 1936 as a supplier of produce and a merchandise centre for local fruit and vegetable growers.
From humble beginnings, founded by 19 local farmers, the Co-op has grown and expanded into the largescale retail outlet that it is today. Remaining true to its original ties, the organisation is solely owned by local shareholders and supports the local community.
“We have a strong culture
ILLUME Creations was launched to showcase local artisans and celebrate the art of colour. From stunning glass sculptures to glass pens and lustrous glass jewellery, you will find something special crafted by local artisans in Illume Creations, Montville.
Shiralee opened Illume Creations 20 years ago in the newly built Mayfield Centre overlooking the stunning vista to the sea. You will find sister Tina’s spectacular handblown hot glass creations in the spotlight. Tina’s exploration
into hotglass started 35 years ago with some of her team having even more year’s experience in this unique artform.
leads the way in ecological education, native production nurseries, consultancy and bush regeneration has now been in operation in Maleny for 26 years!
From the beginning, the focus behind the Forest Heart ecoNursery, is part of a wholistic vision for healing country that starts in our gardens and backyards. We provide the plants and advice to help you create a regenerative wild garden that includes local
Shiralee believes that our local galleries are fortunate to have so many of our creative artists living along the Hinterland. It has been wonderful to share their journey and see their art evolve. When you next pop in, take some time to admire a beautiful pendant or pair of earrings, you could well be tempted by one of our gorgeous affordable dichroic glass
creations. Discover a unique piece starting from under $20 when you next explore Illume Creations, nestled in the Mayfield complex near The Edge Restaurant.
Look out for our Exhibition celebrating the Art of Colour next month!
Open 7 days from 10am – 4pm. Free undercover parking. www. illumecreations.com.au
beautiful little part of the earth, that we all call home.
native plants, native plant cultivars and fruit trees.
This style of gardening benefits not only us humans,
biodiversity of our region, that we share space with on this
celebrated 10 years in Beerwah with an open day featuring demonstrations, board breaking, and a sausage sizzle. Cameron Taylor found the club in 2014 at 20 years old. The club has trained over a thousand locals, helping them build self-confidence, learn self-defence, and improve athletic skills. Cameron, is a four-time national champion and met his wife Kasia, through the sport.
Like many small-town ventures, Brush Turkey Enterprises is more than just a business, we are passionate about our community. We have provided many thousands of dollars of sponsorship through Forest Heart to community groups and activities over the last 9 years and are active members of Maleny Commerce. We are also passionate about regenerating our bountiful biodiversity and tackle the bigger issues threatening our environment such as Bunya Dieback and Myrtle Rust. Thank you for supporting our retail nursery and celebrating our birthday with us, so that we all cultivate our Forest Hearts!
More Milestones
Creations art on display in Montville.
bedding retail specialist that celebrated 30 years of service to the region just last month. The business opened in 1994 with Jeff and Annette Townsend and has now
Business Birthdays
Decade of Dance
A BELOVED cornerstone at Weekend Farmers Markets and a leader in delivering organic fruit and vegetable boxes directly to homes, Good Harvest Organic Farm is celebrating a decade of excellence in certified organic agriculture this September, coinciding with Australian Organic Awareness Month. Founded with the mission of providing accessible, farm-fresh organic produce, Good Harvest has grown to become an essential staple for families across the region. Over the past 10
IT’S hard to believe, but Bargain Max is turning 10 on October 1st, 2024! Reflecting on the past decade, it’s amazing how quickly time has flown. From our humble beginnings, we’ve built countless fond memories. Watching local students complete their schooling, university, and trades while working with us—and then move on to successful careers—has been particularly rewarding.
years, they’ve reached over 250,000+ happy customers, reduced food transit distances with their local Woombye farms and even delivered 72,000 kilograms of box-favourite Aussie Bananas to local families.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone and grateful to our loyal
the Beerwah community and surrounds and the dedication of our incredible staff, both past and present. Their hard work and commitment have been the backbone of our success, and we’re immensely grateful. As a token of our appreciation, we want to give back to the children of Beerwah by offering over 500 boxed toys for free to kids aged 11 and under. No strings attached—just come, pick up a gift, and
customers and partners,” said Ryan Nicholson, Managing Director. Katie Allen, Operations Manager, added, “Our goal has always been to bring the farm closer to the table and promote organic practices.” Good Harvest have also recently expanded their weekend market presence, with the exciting launch of their new Aura Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Come along and join the team in celebrating their 10th Birthday at the new Aura market this
specials (You won’t want to miss this) to commemorate this milestone. This journey has been more than just business; it’s been about community, connection, and giving back. We’re
Sarah with some of the first students at the GCC dance studio when they opened in 2015.
Lily and Caitlin.
Hinterland Culture
HeddaGabler
By Henrik Ibsen
Directed by Kathryn Barnes
In conversation with Gina Chick
GINA Chick, the first winner of Alone Australia and renowned for surviving 67 days solo in the Tasmanian wilderness, has written a memoir titled ‘We Are the Stars’. The book captures her unconventional life, from age seven to fifty, spanning a journey from Sydney’s 90s nightlife—where she encountered a conman— to her deep spiritual connection with the wilderness.
Daughter of Suzanne Chick (Searching for Charmian), Gina is part of literary royalty, with Charmian Clift, her adoptive grandmother, being a famed writer and partner of ‘My Brother Jack’ author George Johnston. Her memoir offers a raw, insightful exploration of life, love, and survival.
Opening the event is Andrew Stafford, whose iconic ‘Pig City’ explores Brisbane’s music scene and has been re-released for its twentieth anniversary. This event is expected to sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment! Don’t miss this unique literary experience.
Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 17
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22
In this final week of Virgo’s month in the sun, why not surrender to letting the September 18 full moon calm your nerves, ease that constitutional tendency to worry, soothe your inner critic and help you celebrate life’s glorious disorder: the poetic kaleidoscope of never-ending, ever-evolving process.
LIBRA
SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23
This week’s perfectionista energetics, elegantly balanced by the zodiac’s most idealistic full moon, offer an enlightening climate for going out of your way to see the best in everyone - to appreciate what they are, rather than trying to fix the bits that don’t fit your perfect Libran picture.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22
The annual full moon in Scorpio’s personal zone of creative playfulness calls time to retire the lone-wolf persona and get ready for a solar-powered cycle of joint ventures in business and pleasure. Access this week’s most interesting options by keeping an open mind to people outside your usual type.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21
This year’s only full moon, in your sector of home, family and foundations, recommends attending to anything that might be wobbly in those areas. An excellent week for sorting unfinished business, during which Mercury suggests tact and diplomacy in preference to a bluntly straightforward approach.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20
If you’ve been trying to handle something big all by yourself, lean into the collaborative vibes of this week’s full moon in your zodiac zone of friends, community and communication, because there’s strength in numbers. So reach out and engage - talk to people and get them on board.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18
Under the abundant vibes of the year’s only full moon in your finance and security sector, this is an ideal week to figure out how to plug a leaky cashflow. And even better, to tap into an alternative source of funding by looking in a direction you normally might not consider.
Outspoken presents Gina Chick in Conversation, which will be held at the Maleny Community Centre on Thursday October 24. Tickets are available for $27.50 / $18 for students. www.outspokenmaleny. com
PISCES
FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20
If September’s precise planetary climate in your opposite zodiac sign has challenged you to state your sources, define your terms, get organized and walk your talk, your reward comes with the lunar love-bath of this year’s Pisces full moon on September 18, your annual injection of spiritual elixir.
ARIES
MARCH 21 – APRIL 20
You’ve worked hard and been diligent, Aries: implemented practical applications, crunched numbers, done your best. The September 18 full moon is your cosmic reminder to soften that warrior’s edge with self-care: to tend your nest, bless the mess and accept that not all blurry lines need sharpening.
TAURUS
APRIL 21 – MAY 20
MAY 21 – JUNE 21
Be sure to take quiet time out to tune in this week, because when your mentor planet Mercury, in the sign of healthy habits, and the zodiac’s purists meets the year’s most empathetic full moon, you might see a social situation, or a particular person, in a whole new light.
CANCER
JUNE 22 - JULY 22
This week has tremendous curative potential, so if you’ve been wanting to heal a relationship, a starting point could be the annual full moon on September 18 in the zodiac’s sign of compassionate understanding, which offers the possibility of building a bridge to forgiveness via a peacemaking conversation.
This week’s partial lunar eclipse in a sensitive fellow water sign is calling your creative spirit to follow where intuition and instincts beckon, to give your imagination free rein and let the muse lead you to people, places and situations that inspire you to think beyond current limitations.
LEO
JULY 23 – AUGUST 23
As this week’s full moon illuminates your astrological sector of intimacy and shared resources. Sudden revelations about the closest people in your life can occur with a healing release of emotional tension. These could be situations that are no longer tenable, or your own relationship to a counterproductive habit.
Books, nature and museum fun
THESE school holidays get out and about with one or many free or low-cost things to do. Artists from across the country will be showcasing their exquisite botanical illustrations in Framing Nature, an exhibition by the Botanical Art Society of Australia. Framing Nature is a ‘must see’ showcase for art and nature lovers running September 14 – 29 at The Rainforest Discovery Centre at 148 Mountain View Rd, Maleny.
Museum Mystery Madness offers a great family day out as you crack codes and solve clues at eight local museums across the visit www/heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/about/programs-andevents/museum-mysterymadness. Prepare for a splendiferous Roald Dahl themed adventure at Sunshine Coast Libraries these school holidays. library.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/whats-on/holidayactivities
Support for Woodford Folk Festival
THE Woodford Folk Festival is gearing up for another unforgettable year, with a secret lineup to be revealed in October.
Featuring artists from around the globe, including Reunion Island, Madagascar, India, and Australia, the festival promises a rich tapestry of sounds.
Thanks to a $2 million investment from the Queensland Government, improvements to the 500acre parkland will enhance attendee comfort.
With thriving forests and Lake Gkula as a backdrop, festival-goers can expect a unique, nature-immersed experience.
Tickets, including camping options, are selling fast.
Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis tours in Maleny
Jazz tour, ‘How Love Begins’, comes to Australia and the Hinterland
ACCLAIMED New Yorkbased jazz singer Nicole Zuraitis will perform live in Maleny on October 13 as part of her Australian How Love Begins Tour, named after her recent Grammy Award-winning Best Vocal Jazz Album.
Nicole’s sixth album, How Love Begins, co-produced with eight-time Grammy winner Christian McBride, features all original songs. She will perform these live at the Maleny Community Centre in a major coup for Sunshine Coast hinterland audiences. The tour will also include performances in Cairns, Brisbane as well as Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.
Nicole has captivated audiences worldwide and has quickly emerged as one of the most sought-after artists of the moment.
With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice” (Jazz Police), Nicole is also an ardent activist and dedicated environmentalist. Of How Love Begins, she says, “This album is dedicated to climate
change activism, oceanic preservation and the conservancy of my beautiful backyard, the Long Island Sound.”
Winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal, Nicole has established herself as a staple on the New York jazz scene. She has made a significant mark on the global modern jazz landscape, appearing as a featured soloist with Savannah Philharmonic, Asheville Symphony, and other noted pops orchestras. Additionally, she has played and sung with iconic singers such as Morgan James and Darren Criss.
Nicole’s arrangement of Dolly Parton’s Jolene, co-written with renowned drummer and bandleader Dan Pugach, was nominated for a 2019 GRAMMY, springboarding her career and making her a household name in the modern-day jazz landscape. In 2020, she was named in the top 40 under 40 for 2020
in Connecticut Magazine, and her weekly livestream during the Covid-19 crisis, “Virtual Piano Lounge,” was featured in Forbes Magazine.
Nicole’s critically acclaimed 2018 release, Hive Mind (Dot Time Records), earned the title of ‘Best Jazz Album’ in the 2018 International Music and Entertainment Awards. She was a finalist in the International Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition, and her original composition
“The Coffee Song” won the New York City Coffee Music Project Songwriting Competition. Nicole has collaborated with an extensive list of luminaries.
The Nicole Zuraitis - How Love Begins performance in Maleny is presented by Maleny Arts Council.
The inaugural Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival set to ignite inspiration and creativity
By Sonia Isaacs
THE Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival (SCHWF) will offer an array of events, panel discussions, author talks, and practical workshops over three packed days from 11-13 October 2024, promising something for literary enthusiasts of all ages.
From poetry readings and book signings to interactive sessions and networking opportunities, the festival is a gateway to literary inspiration.
Starting in Nambour, the ‘gateway to the hinterland’, and winding up and across through the scenic towns of Maleny, Montville, and Mapleton, the festival will host over 50 events, featuring more than 100
acclaimed and emerging authors. It aims to deliver an immersive and interactive celebration of literature and storytelling.
Kicking off its debut year, the festival will showcase a stellar lineup, including First Nations author Nardi Simpson, winner of the 2024 Queensland Literary Awards (QLA) Courier-Mail People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award, and finalists Melissa Ashley, Siang Lu, Peter Carnavas, J.M. Tolcher, and Jarad Bruinstroop.
Attendees can engage in workshops spanning various genres, from crime and fantasy to memoir, poetry, publishing, and screenwriting.
Enjoy ‘Meet the Author and Book Signings’ with both celebrated and
emerging authors. Discover new favourites and get your copies signed by the stars of the literary world.
Event highlights include a Fantasy-themed Gala Launch Party with the opportunity to meet fantasy sensations Stacey McEwan and A.K. Mulford, an evening Poetry Slam, a Young Readers & Writers program featuring YA fantasy sensation Lynette Noni, and a closing Long Table Lunch with Candice Fox, one of Australia’s most successful crime writers and author of the books that inspired the ABC television series ‘Troppo’.
Visitors can also experience the region’s charm through culinary events like ‘Sconversations,’ cookbook tastings, and Romantic High
Grammy Award winner Nicole Zuraitis will perform in Maleny.
Lynette Noni.
Church & Community News
Effatha – “Be Opened”
SOMETHING which has been a real joy for me recently has been fishing. If I’m not fishing, I’m usually daydreaming about it. There is something lifegiving about being in nature and the potential thrill of catching a fish which could come at any time. In the beginning I had no idea what bait to use so I tried everything from bread to prawns and even chicken guts. That was until I was gifted with a yabby pump and made the breakthrough discovery of using yabbies as bait. Yabbies are little prawn-like crustaceans found under the sand which the bream and whiting seem to love. They are so good as bait that if my bait is still on the hook, it indicates that there’s probably no fish around and I should probably move spots. Since discovering fresh yabbies, my entire fishing world has expanded. My
horizons have broadened, and my mind has been opened—”Effatha” (Aramaic for “be opened”)—to new depths and possibilities, all thanks to this simple yet transformative discovery of yabbies!
My fishing journey reminds me of similar themes found in the Bible where Jesus encounters a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment (Mark 7:31-37). Jesus pulls the man aside, looks up to heaven and says the word “Effatha”, that is “be opened” and the man is healed.
Can you imagine being deaf your whole life and then suddenly regaining your sense of hearing in the centre of a crowded middle Eastern marketplace?
In pulling this man aside, Jesus reveals his compassionate heart. He knows that regaining one’s hearing in a crowded place
would be overwhelming and quite literally deafening.
We too are like this man, there are parts of us that are broken and closed off that Jesus wants to heal and make whole again. Jesus invites each one of us away from the noises of the world, into solitude, so that we can hear his voice more clearly and so that our hearts may be opened“EFFATHA”. Jesus came that we might have life and have it to the full.
Who/What are the voices I listen to? Do these voices give life and make me the best version of myself?
Blessings on your day.
Wear purple on Friday’s for DFV
Contributed by
Steve Newton
GLASSHOUSE Country
Rotary Club has commenced their local DVF Campaign.
Club members have been meeting with various representatives of the DFV campaign, and last week the club received information brochures and shirt order forms which have already been issued to 12 businesses in Beerwah.
The club is expecting a positive community and business response, with a good uptake in the Friday wearing of the shirts. Our most willing participants are the Beerwah QCWA ladies who will be wearing the shirts and allowing us to have a free stall at their next
street fair to sell the shirts to the public.
At a recent Rotary BBQ we were approached by the Mens Shed, Lions and others to kick start an umbrella Community Group. The objective is to source other community groups to form an association to benefit the Glasshouse Country and promote local strength in numbers.
Hopefully we will start seeing purple soon and the message of Respect. If you would like
to be involved in our wear purple on friday’s campaign email: rotaryglasshouse@ gmail.com
BEERWAH: Sunday 9.30am Mary MacKillop Centre, 160 Peachester Rd MOOLOOLAH: Wednesday 9am and 1st Sunday of month 4pm ST THOMAS, 31 Bray Rd
CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES
1pm Mon-Fri www.caloundracatholicparish.net
Glasshouse RSL’s 2024 bursaries
Contributed by Dan Cooper
THE Glasshouse Country RSL SubBranch 2024 Veterans Achievement Award will again be presented in graduation ceremonies for Landsborough, Beerburrum and Glasshouse Mountains State Schools to a single student.
Each school’s perpetual trophy implemented in 2023 will have the student’s name engraved and remains at the school, each student receives a medallion with a monetary value bursary attached for the successful student.
The bursary amount is to assist the student in school requirements including camps, items of uniform requirements, footwear and student incidentals as deemed advantageous to the new class requirements. This Bursary must be acquitted by the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub -Branch and is wholly to assist the student and not transferable to personal or home accounts. All teachers use the criteria below to select a student from classes between 3 to 6. The criteria selection for the award is: attitude to learning, not necessarily
the most brilliant pupil, more the one dedicated to learning.
Pride in the school, attitude to community spirit and willingness to help in community both school and town community (Anzac Day, Australia Day, Vietnam Veterans Day, or other community events.);
Attitude to helping others old and young, general willingness to help other students either by encouragement or assistance with tasks.
Tickets have been sold in all participating schools as well as Glass House Mountains shopping village over the past two months, with all the funds raised in this raffle to go to the students associated bursaries, who are selected for the Veterans Achievement Award. The winning draws took place at the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub-Branch on Friday September 6 on completion of the Friday night meal, this date was chosen to allow prizes to be collected prior to the commencement of school holidays.
The Veterans Achievement
WASTE MATTERS
Recycling Quiz IT’S important to recycle correctly. If non-recyclable items are put in the recycling bin it can contaminate the whole load, which can end up in landfill. Also, some waste is hazardous and needs to be disposed of correctly to avoid not
contamination, but health risks to waste handlers. Here’s a
Sub-Branch volunteer ticket sellers sincerely thank the following local businesses who donated vouchers for prizes. We thank them again for their support this year for the following prizes.
1st Prize - Gift Hamper worth $300.00 donated by Vida Candles was won by a Yellow ticket No B82; a mobile number recorded.
2nd Prize - $100 Woolies Gift Voucher donated by Glasshouse Property Sales, was won by a Purple ticket No Z80; initial J, mobile number recorded.
3rd Prize - $50 Woollies Gift Voucher donated by Glasshouse Property Sales was won by a Yellow ticket No B10; initial S.R, mobile number recorded.
4th Prize - $50 Woolies Gift Voucher donated by Glasshouse Property Sales was won by an Apricot ticket No K14; initials R. C, mobile number recorded. Thank you again!
Steve Newton from GC Rotary.
School Holiday Fun
When: Wednesday September 18th & Monday
September 23rd, 10am2pm
Where: Beerwah Village, 44 Simpson Street, Beerwah Info: Free Event - Join us in meeting some reptile friends at the reptile show with Anthony the Snake Catcher, interact with cute furry friends at the petting zoo, watch Miss Donna make her amazing balloon animals and try to outsmart our roaming magician.
Bargain Max 10th
Birthday Celebration
When: Wednesday September 18th, from 10am Where: Beerwah Village Info: Come join in their celebrations instore. Hundreds of toys and games to give away and One day only instore discounts and Bargains.
Pet Rock Art Making FREE Workshop
When: Thursday September 19th & Saturday September 21st, 10am - 1pm Where: The Big Fish Junction, 459 Pumicestone Road, Caboolture Info: Create and decorate your very own pet rock to take home.
‘FamilySearch’ and Members’ Meeting
When: Thursday September 19th, 1.30pm - 4pm Where: Caloundra Family History Rooms, Gate 2, Pierce Avenue Caloundra
Info: The guest Speaker for September is member Ralph Gray. His topic is “Members Benefits using FamilySearch at Interest Groups & Research Days”. Find out what you need to know about FamilySearch and how this free resource cane benefit your research.
The Beerburrum Soldier Settlement –Remembered
When: Friday September 20th, 10am - 11am Where: Bankfoot House,
On
1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
Info: Join Historian Paul Sutton as he discusses the history of the settlement, the people that lived there, how it was commemorated and its legacy. Free. Bookings essential. Morning tea provided.
Glasshouse Country Orchid Society’s 2024 Spring Orchid Spectacular
When: Friday September 20th, 8.30am - 4.30pm & Saturday September 21st, 8:30am - 2:30pm Where: Beerwah Community Hall 25 Peachester Road, Beerwah
Info: Prepare to be amazed by the variety and colours of Orchids that are on display. There will be Plant Sales and advice and all the necessary accessories to help you grow your orchids. Relax on the deck overlooking the lake and enjoy a scrumptious array of cakes, sandwiches and refreshments. Don’t miss out on buying a ticket in our raffle you might just win a stunning orchid. Admission $5 adults, children free EFTPOS available .
The Backyard Series: Soils and plant selection
When: Saturday September 21st, 9am - 10.30am Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, 51 Palm Creek Road Tanawha
Info: Presented by Ethan Mimnaugh from Mooloolah River Landcare. All life depends on the soiland your backyard is no exception. Registration is limited, so book now to secure your spot at www. eventbrite.com.au
Info: The Beerwah Tower Green Markets are run by the QCWA Beerwah branch and are a celebration of the local Glasshouse
& Hinterland creative community. The markets showcase locally produced and handmade art, craft, jewellery, gifts, homewares, bath and skincare apothecary, traditional home baked cakes, scones, slices, jams and preserves and so much more.
Witta Market
When: Saturday September 21st, 7am - 12pm
Where: The Old Witta School, 316 Witta Road, Witta Info: Witta Market showcases the best in small producers on the Blackall Range. Seasonal fruit and vegetables and locally made value added products. The market also sells local organic pork, beef and chicken, vegetable and herb seedlings, organic dry goods, mulch hay, Obi Obi valley olive oils, honey, locally made pies, macadamia oil body products and soaps and so much more. There’s a great breakfast and good coffee.
Gong Bath with Joy MacAndrew
When: Sunday September 22nd, 10am
Where: : Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall, 485 Old Landsborough Rd, Landsborough Info: You are invited to come and bathe in the healing sound of Joy and her amazing Gong. Immerse yourself in the sounds and vibrations of the gong and you can achieve a deeply relaxing, healing and meditative state. What to bring: yoga mat, pillow, blanket and drinking water. Bookings essential. For further information: landsboroughhall.org.au/ events/gong-bath-with-joymacandrew-2/
Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner St, Glass House Mountains
Info: It’s that time again; The Glassie has something new and exciting for the children over the school holidays!
Children 8+ are welcome to join us for a guided painting experience. $5.00 per person. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL due to limited seats per session. www. clubglasshouse.com.au/
Monster Keyring Bag Tag Making FREE Workshop
When: Thursday September 26th & Saturday September 28th, 10am - 1pm
Where: The Big Fish Junction, 459 Pumicestone Road, Caboolture
Info: Create and decorate your very own monster keyring bag tag to take home.
Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Community Lunch
When: Thursday September 26th, 12.30pm - 1.15pm
Where: 17 Bicentenary Ln, Maleny
Info: The MNC Community Lunch is a program of the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and due to the renovations we are having BBQ’s until the kitchen is back in action. All lunches will still start at 12.30pm. Cost Free or by donation!
Bill Crozier Book
Launch
When: Friday September 27th, 4.30pm Where: Rosetta Books, 30 Maple Street, Maleny Info: Join us to celebrate the launch of Bill Crozier’s new book Beyond the Snow Leopard: Travels through the Himalayas, Buddhism, mountaineering and possible paths to enlightenment $5 Includes glass of wine & cheese www.rosettabooks.com. au/p/bill-crozier-booklaunch
Bill Crozier Book
Launch
When: Friday September 27th, 4.30pm for a 5pm start
Where: Rosetta Books, 30 Maple Street, Maleny Info: Celebrate the launch of Bill Crozier’s new book Beyond the Snow Leopard: Travels through the Himalayas,
Buddhism, mountaineering and possible paths to enlightenment. $5 incl. wine & cheese. Book at our Events page: www. rosettabooks.com.au
SEPTEMBER 28
Ultimate Car & Bike
Culture Family Event
When: Saturday September 28th, 10am - 3pm
Where: Mooloolah Valley
Recreational Park
Info: Join us for an unforgettable day celebrating all things automotive! Classic cars, sports cars, motorcycles, live music, raffles, rockabilly pin-up competition, stalls, fun rides, interactive exhibits, face painting, delicious food vendors, tasty treats, refreshing sodas, cool smoothies, and dedicated 18+ area for adults. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day!
Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Biennial Quilt Fair
When: Saturday September 28th, 9am - 4pm & Sunday September 29th, 9am - 3pm
Where: 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny
Info: A two day celebration of quilting by Maleny Arts and Craft Group quilters. Over 100 quilts on display along with challenge quilts, a fabulous traders alley, cafe, tombola stand and sales table with handmade goodies. You will have the chance to win a quilt, sewing machine or quilt kit in the raffle. $5 entry includes a tea or coffee.
Info: Maleny Art Direct in conjunction with Wishlist and Flaxton Gardens, will be hosting an interactive art installation morning tea, showcasing Julya Hegarty and local artists. Tickets $65 per person visit: wishlist. org.au/event/mad-housemorning-tea/home
Maleny Streetfest
When: Sunday September 29th, 4pm
Where: Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny Info: Join us for a night of food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retails stalls and music.
SEPTEMBER 30
Maleny QCWA Cooking for 1 or 2 Workshop
When: Monday September 30th, 9.30am - 1.30pm
Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, 42 Bray Rd, Mooloolah Valley
Info: Join us at our cooking workshop where we will teach you how you can still prepare nutritious meals no matter how many you’re cooking for! Morning tea and lunch included. Participants will receive a recipe booklet, apron and shopping bag. Limited spots available! $15 per person. RSVP: Email Vicki on secretary@ mooloolahcommunity centre.org to reserve your spot!
When: Sunday September 29th, 3pm - 4pm Where: Montville Village Hall, Montville Info: Ensemble Trivium invites you to float away from the mundane and find yourself adrift in an ethereal soundscape at their upcoming concert, ‘Luminescence.’ This extraordinary concert, set to take place in Montville, features some of the most beautiful works written for flute, viola, and
SAVE THE DATE
Glasshouse Mountains Community Hall Garage Sale
When: Saturday October 12th, 8am - 11am Where: Glasshouse Mountains Community Hall Info: Book a table - Hall members $10, non-members $15. Rotary BBQ & Coffee Van on Site. For more information and to book a table email glasshousehall@ outlook.com
Certain work defined as 'building work' in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors or, if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300. However, work falling outside of that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any
A FARM boy accidentally overturned his wagon load of corn. The farmer who lived nearby heard the noise and rushed right over. “Hey Willis!!” the farmer yelled, “forget it for now. It’s dinnertime. Come eat with us, and then we’ll come back and I will help you turn the wagon back up.”
“That’s mighty nice of you,” Willis answered, “but I don’t think Pa would like me to.”
“Aw, come on,” the farmer insisted, “you have to eat! We’ll get back to the wagon soon.”
“Well okay,” the boy finally agreed, and added, “but Pa won’t like it.”
After a hearty dinner, Willis thanked his host. “I feel a lot better now, but I know Pa is going to be real upset.” “Don’t be foolish,” the neighbour said with a
smile. “By the way, where is your Pa?”
The boy replied “under the wagon.”
Teething problems….
A Pastor goes to the dentist for a set of false teeth. The first Sunday after he gets his new teeth, he talks for only eight minutes. The second Sunday, he talks for only 10 minutes. The following Sunday, he talks for two hours and 48 minutes. The congregation had to mob him to get him down from the pulpit and they asked him what happened. The Pastor explained the first Sunday his gums hurt so bad he couldn’t talk for more than eight minutes. The second Sunday his gums hurt too much to talk for more than 10 minutes. But, the third Sunday, he put his wife’s teeth in by mistake and he couldn’t shut up...
Calling all joke tellers!
INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE
Maleny Contract Bridge Club invites you to attend Introduction to Bridge Classes. The classes run over six sessions from 9am to 11am.
Cost is $60 and includes a book “An Introduction to Bridge” by Paul Marston. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn bridge in a very supported environment. For further information please contact: Jean Coffey email: jeanecof@gmail.com or visit our website malenybridgeclub.com.au
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Bowls
Contributed by Brett Gillis
TUESDAY Jackpot Pairs lucky draw was won this week with Ray Ellemor & Warren Aspinal sharing the $250. New member Warren donated his $125 directly back to the club in his appreciation of how welcome he feels by our friendly members. This week our Jackpot starts at $50.
Wednesday we welcomed the first of four Holiday
tour groups who got to experience lawn bowls for the very first time. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it wasn’t long before they were playing some great shots. Thanks to our volunteer members who came along and ensured it was a successful event.
Saturday our Men’s Pennants Teams played Coolum Beach Bowls Club in Coolum with both teams playing well and winning their games with a combined 47 shots to
final round of regular competition we hosted Pelican Waters Bowls Club with another win 39 shots to 38 shots. After 10 Rounds of competition Maleny Bowls Club finished as ladder leaders.
Next Saturday 21 September at Mapleton Bowls Club in the semi final from 9am Pelican Waters play Yandina with the winner playing Maleny in the final at 1pm. It would be terrific to have plenty of members and supporters on hand to cheer on our teams.
Witta Tennis
Contributed by Pauline Fraley WHISTLERS played in windy conditions at Witta on Friday. The team of Paula, Donna, Cindy &
Range Croquet
Contributed by David Kerr YES, its 2 good to be true! Here’s a great opportunity to try croquet with two (2) free introductory sessions at the Croquet courts in the Maleny Showgrounds. And…, if you come with a friend you can each have three free sessions to give it a go!!! Find out more about the game that is easy on the body and a challenge for the mind, as well as fun and a great way to be active, social and healthy.
Introductory coaching sessions details: Saturday mornings – 8.00 to 8.45 and 9.00 to 9.45 AM All equipment supplied. Contact head coach Sarah
Maree battled against a strong opposition. Final result: Mooloolaba Legends winning with 4 sets each, 39 games to 32. 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.
Widin 0417640704 to make a time or just find out more. Meanwhile, now that the Nationals are behind us, we are back playing regular fixtures. On Tuesday at Ricochet, Priscilla scored seven hoops to the combined thirteen of Sally and Annette. For the AC game on Sunday Sarah and Nic tied while Wallace and Helen had the better of David and on court two Dianne and Lynette prepared for the upcoming CAQ Division three competition.
Range Club 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
(recommencing 10/9). Please arrive at 8.45 a.m. for games to be arranged by 9am.
Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m.
Our web address is: www. rangecroquetatmaleny.org. au. For details contact Sarah
Country Bowls
Bedwell and Steph Sleeman def Jos Evans, Joy Reason and Steve Cassidy 19 - 17.
Contributed by David Hayes WEDNESDAY 11.09.24 9.30am Social Bowls
Carolyn Malcomson, Nicky Bedwell and Sally Squires def Mark Whittam, Viv James and Noelene Annakin 18 - 13. Allan Pashby, Scott
Jenny Hobson, Mick Clark and John Palte def Seija Munster, Steph Hancox and John Annakin 26 - 18.
Carol Lewis, Dale Hancox and Rob Scullion def Trish Jackson, Annette Capern and Marilyn Podmore 22 - 19. Winners of the day with most ends won were John
Palte’s team. R/Up were Rob Scullion’s team. Lucky dip to Steph Sleeman’s team. Thursday Social Bowls. 12.30pm start 4 rinks of pairs and 4 rinks of triples. Winners of the day on count back were Allan Pashby, Warren Blackbourne and Graham Nicholson with 2 wins + 42. R/Up on count back with the highest winning score in
either game + 24 were Frank Buckley and David Booth. Unlucky to Barb Whitfeild and Brendan Freshwater who lost both count backs. Lucky draw won by Dale Hasncox, Steph Hancox and Darcy Wilson Raffle wins, $30 cash Scott Bedwell, $20 cash to Noelene Annakin, $15 cash to Allan Pashby and $10 cash to Steph Hanox.
Try touch this summer!
By Kirra Livingstone
THE Maleny and WItta Touch Association will hold their sign on day on Thursday, October 3, in the hopes to attract more people to the exciting sport. Maleny and Witta Touch Association president, Jake Heading, said he would love
10 to twelve senior teams, but for juniors we can have as many as possible, we used to have 180 juniors.”
The association plays on Friday nights at the Witta Recreational Club, and they have 6:30pm and 7:30pm playing sessions.
is one of the best sports to play, and that people should try the sport through their association.
“It’s just a great way to stay active, it’s a great social activity, and it’s also just a great sport to play,” he said.
“It’s great to play on a Friday night because for the
“It’s fun, you can learn coordination skills from touch, and it’s just an
Dianne and Lynette getting ready for the CAQ Division 3 competition.
Holiday Vacations (America) tour group experiencing lawn bowls.
The A Grade and Reserve Grade teams both win grand final matches
Beerwah Bulldogs are 2024 coast champions
are on top of the world after the A Grade and Reserve teams triumphed in hard fought grand final victories on Sunday.
It was back-to-back wins for the A Grade squad, which overcame the Coolum Colts 20-16.
Earlier the Reserves defeated the Caloundra
team its first Grand Final win since 2021.
Club president, Ref Hammill, said it was an incredible day for the club.
“I’m very proud of the teams and the club, I couldn’t have asked for a better result,” he said after the A Grade victory.
“The boys played tonight
season, hard and pretty direct, defence was great and they displayed great teamwork.
“We always seem to let teams try to catch up in the last five to 10 minutes in our grand finals, but the boys knew they had to dig deep to win this game.”
It was a close call for
BeeGees U23s Women win the team’s first grand final!
THE BeeGees U23s Women have won the grand final for the first time in the club’s history, defeating the Maroochydore Swans in a tough 2-1 win. BeeGees U23s Women coach, Terry Jones, said he was so happy for the girls and their victory.
“It’s euphoric it’s just so pleasing and I’m so happy for the girls this year they’ve fought so hard,” he said.
“Every game since the preliminaries has been a
grand final for us and I just like the fact they get to experience winning a grand final.
“It’s hard to put into words but I’m just so excited for the girls, it was a great finish to the season.”
Team captain, Katrina Bell, said it had been several years since their last grand final appearance so it was great to get the win.
“I’m stoked I’m feeling proud of these girls, it’s like a proud mum moment because they are all younger than me,” she said.
“We’ve had such a great last part of the season, I’m so happy.
“It’s such a good feeling, especially being underdogs so we stuck it to them, it was great.”
BeeGees player, Tina Fernie scored the first goal of the match in the 24th minute. Teammate Elizabeth Gifford then scored in the 30th minute.
The Swans scored immediately after, but the BeeGees held strong in their defence, taking the win.
Beerwah who were trailing 10-8 at half time.
Coolum nearly scored in the dying seconds, but Colts prop, Jaeden Usher, was held up over the line.
A Grade coach, Darcy Hill, said the win capped an “incredible journey” following a challenging season with injuries and early losses forcing the team to dig deep to make the
“I’m on top of the world,”
“It was an unexpected win, from where we started the season to where we finished it’s an incredible Doggies A Grade captain, Matty Kidd, said the entire team performed when it mattered.
“It’s pretty special. I certainly didn’t expect that seeing where we started (the season),” he said.
“I’m just so proud of the boys it was such team effort until the end, and everyone
Stevie Reay, said he was thrilled not just for the team, but the whole community.
“I’m pretty excited and it’s something that has been building for us for a few years,” he said.
“I’m so glad to finally win,” he said.
“We’ve always been around having a win, so it’s good to finally get that reward we’ve worked hard over the last five years.”
20-year club veteran and Reserve captain, Rakarl Kake, chalked up his 150th game and said he was thrilled for the team.
“It feels really good to have this win,” he said.
“Watching our younger boys coming through is absolutely the most rewarding part.
“It really tops it off.”
Bulldogs centre, Ben Leggett, scored twice, with Kane Zalewski converting four of the team’s six tries.
Congratulations to the Reserve and A Grade
Tibros Netball GFs
Contributed by Gabby F ON September 7, the Tibros were fortunate to have 3 teams entered into the Grand Finals, held at Caloundra Stadium. Both the Amazonites and Quartz both fell short of the win. Amazonites, coming back in the 3rd quarter from 9 down, to lose by only 2 goals against Aura Magenta and Quartz also coming back from a deficit in the 3rd quarter to lose to Currimundi by 3 goals.
Team Topaz were the first team to play on the day and nerves were high. Aura Teal had beaten them earlier in the season and then the teams drew in their latest battle before the finals series. The game was neck and neck throughout each quarter with only a goal difference by the 3rd quarter. Team Topaz were playing well and took the last quarter into a strong 4 goals lead before allowing Aura back into the game and bringing it back to even. With only 1 minutes left on the clock, Topaz won their centre pass and scored a goal and also converted an off-side by Aura before the buzzer to win the game by 2 goals. Six teams made the finals and three grand finals
(September 13).
This was the first time the team has made the grand final since reentering the competition three years ago.
The Lions were leading in the first quarter 19-17, showing promise for the remainder of the game.
However the University of Queensland team swiftly took the lead at half time 32-25, and holding their place for the rest of the game.
their heads high.
“We were so close, the boys played their hearts out,” he said.
“We played them a few weeks ago and they beat us by 50 points so this game was a lot closer.
“The overall season was awesome and I’m so proud of the guys they did a fantastic job.”
The best players from the Hinterland team included Matthew Pola, Zac Aumann and Kyle Bullard.
Glasshouse Lions finished third on the ladder at the end of the regular season.
The grand final match was held at Red Rooster Park.
The last time the two teams faced off was in round two of finals, were the and Samuel Noble both scored two goals each in the grand final match.
Congratulations to the Lions for their tenacious efforts this year!
Bulldogs A Grade fullback Tristan Roselt scores in the grand final.
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Backyard Wildlife Backyard
IF you live near bushland, you will inevitably hear the sounds of various critters going bump, grunt, squeal or scream in the middle of the night.
For those of you who have watched one too many horror movies, these sounds might conjure up paranoid images of axe wielding, mask wearing homicidal maniacs - argh… I’m even getting scared just talking about this stuff!
The reality is however, that when the sun goes down and we move to the safety, warmth and security of our homes, many animals are just waking up and starting their day - I mean night!
Take for example the Brushtail Possum, an hour or so after the sun goes down these amazing local critters get active, searching for leaves, fruit, insects, smaller animals
and pet food – practically anything really! They make a sound somewhat like a cross between a bark and a cough, which If you were really paranoid you could presume to be a potential burglar with asthma –however these guys are only a threat to your fruit trees and are such charismatic neighbours that it would be stingy not to share a little with them…
A wild sound that might
scare you in the middle of the night, surprisingly comes from one of our favourite cuddly Aussie icons, the Koala. When a male Koala wants to sweet talk the ladies or indicate that you are not welcome on his territory, he makes a series of calls that sound like they come from some bizarre donkey/lion hybrid. The depth of sound appears to be completely out of proportion to their size and
obviously designed to carry through the forest. Yet again the wonder of the internet gives us the opportunity to verify and check the calls and noises that many animals make. But as always the best way to get to know your local wildlife, is to get out there on a moonlit night, go for a stroll and familiarize yourself with the sights and sounds of your local bushland.
Spring Orchid Spectacular
Koala. Inset: Brushtail possum.
A buzzing workshop
By Casey Olive
IMMERSE yourself in the world of bees at a special workshop hosted by Kilcoy’s Garden Centre on Saturday, the 23rd of November.
The 90 minute workshop will be led by Hive Haven’s experienced beekeeper, Ann Ross, who will share her knowledge on how to attract bees to your garden and what to consider when deciding between the European Honey Bee and the Australian Native Stingless Bee.
native beehive.
The workshop will begin at 10am but participants should arrive early for the morning tea which will be served at 9:30am.
For just 10 dollars, you’ll enjoy a delightful experience and gain valuable insights into enhancing your garden.
Seating is limited to 25, so be sure to call the Nursery at 0499 299 378 to secure your spot.
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about our pollinating friends and enrich your garden knowledge.
Find the perfect plants
RUTTERS Road Retail Nursery welcomes you to visit their new space, just over the highway near the Big Fish Junction.
Enjoy your scenic drive there with the backdrop of the stunning Glasshouse Mountains, with plenty of parking and easy accessibility for all ages and abilities.
The small team of qualified and helpful staff can guide you in selecting suitable plants to start off or complete your projects. Whether specialising in advanced feature trees for instant impact in your home
landscape, or advising on their professional range of potting mixes, mulches, pots and fertilisers to ensure your plants continue to thrive in their new home, they offer unbeatable customer service and advice.
If you are looking for trees, shrubs, ground covers, bee and bird attracting plants, or even how to begin growing your own edibles, herbs and fruit trees, this family owned business will assist you all the way. Support this local nursery where their motto
is ‘plants for a sustainable future’. Find them just four minutes off the highway and open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 4.30pm, or call them on 0408 633 855.
Don't miss out. Land titles coming soon. Enjoy larger block sizes and tranquil setting at more affordable prices compared to coastal suburbs.
• Spacious Lots Available: Choose from 702m2 to 1,719m2, starting at $550,000*.
• Perfect for entertaining space for families or for multigenerational living.
• Set amidst 40 hectares of open space and tranquil waterways.
• Close to shops, cafes, and just 25 minutes to Sunshine Coast beaches.
Act quickly before they are all gone. Secure your spot today. SALES OFFICE OPEN CALL 1300 556 950 or visit hillsidemooloolahvalley.com.au
Sold in under two weeks
By Aiesha Anderson Pine Property Partners
IN a standout achievement, Mitch Markham of Pine Property Partners has successfully sold this incredible home in under two weeks. The 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom prestige dual living estate, set on 2.5 acres, had previously challenged its owners after extended time on the market. Mitch’s expertise and strategic marketing campaign breathed new life into the sale, generating high interest and resulting in a swift and successful outcome.
The property offers two kitchens, five living spaces, a studio, and a stunning wraparound deck that overlooks a sparkling in-ground pool and spa. Perfect for large families or multigenerational living, it offers the ultimate in space and country charm. Our lovely clients, having long sought to downsize, are thrilled with the result and efforts of our team during this sale. Mitch’s unparalleled communication and marketing strategy not
only secured a quick sale but also demonstrated the strength of the local real estate market, proving that with the right approach, premium properties can achieve premium results. This sale signifies a positive boost in buyer confidence, reflecting the rising demand for prestige properties in Mount Mellum and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
guided this family to their next chapter, further cementing our reputation for delivering exceptional results and forging lasting relationships in the community. If you’re thinking of selling or looking for a fresh approach to your sale, contact the Pine Property Partners team today to experience property done properly!
Retail Manager, Kate Grealy.
The busy Spring season begins this week and selling conditions are favourable in most markets across the country. Auction clearance rates look very healthy at above 70% in Sydney and above 65% in Melbourne and Brisbane in recent weeks. The time it takes to sell a home is a median 28 days across the combined capital cities and 44 days in the regions. These are reasonable timeframes that numbers increased during Winter, which is unusual, but the data suggests demand continued to exceed supply in most markets over the colder months. In the four weeks ending August 4, new listings nationally to a level that However, total listings – which include new listings and older listings – were 15.9% lower than the historical average. This indicates the market easily listings. On the East Coast, it is clear
JOHN MCGRATH – SEASONAL LIFT IN LISTINGS AHEAD AS SPRING BEGINS
that Brisbane and regional Queensland are the strongest property markets leading into Spring. House prices rose by 3.4% in Brisbane and 2.8% in the state’s regions over the three months
particular, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast) remains very attractive
Millennial families from Sydney and
They are adding to already robust
and investors. The Sydney and regional
1.1% and 0.3% house price growth over the three months to July 31. Canberra is in a market recovery, with house
the southern parts of the East Coast market. Melbourne, Hobart, and regional Victoria are buyers’ markets at the moment. Supply remains higher than demand and there were house price declines over the three months to July 31. However, they weren’t
Victoria. The supply/demand balance is the key driver of price movements across Australia’s cities and regions today. The areas doing well have tight supply and demand and vice versa in
has generally performed remarkably well this year despite higher interest rates. This has only happened because the number of homes for sale has been
so low that it trumped the normal have continued to rise in the strongest markets this year, whilst there have been only moderate price falls in the
As always, we will see an increase in listings this Spring, so this will test the market somewhat. On average, the supply increase in Spring is typically
data. Spring is a great time to sell. The
motivated to make decisions before
the school break starts at the end of the year. If you’re thinking of selling this Spring, choose your agent carefully
and generate great competition for your home. Even in weak markets, it is still possible to sell well if you get all the fundamentals of your selling campaign right. That means putting an experienced and energetic agent in charge, getting the price guide right guide in the states and territories where this is allowed), and ensuring your home is presented at its best.
LEASED PROPERTIES IN SEPTEMBER
Rachael Young, our Leasing Agent has started September strong with 12 properties already leased and several in the pipeline.
Tenant Top Tip: When you are approved for a property, lodge your 4 weeks bond directly with the RTA. And remember your 2 weeks ‘rent in advance’ is applied from the day you move in.
of McGrath Estate Agents.
HOW IS THE RENTAL MARKET ACROSS THE COAST AND HINTERLAND PERFORMING AS WE MOVE INTO SPRING?
Looking ahead to the spring/summer months, it is usual to see further movement across the Sunshine Coast with many wanting to move to enjoy our beautiful weather. Add to this scenario and reported shortage of housing, demand will rise on the short term rental Airbnb market, again tightening and potentially enticing some investors to consider should be exercised with these quick earners as to wear and tear on your investment property, costs involved
coverage.
We see investors keen to build their portfolios with great return on investment for sales properties on
Now that we are well into the new
our summer months, we can see that the rental market is as strong as ever.
The REIQ reports that Queensland’s rental market remains under pressure despite vacancy rates rising slightly statewide. There were more substantial rises in coastal areas
Caloundra Coast. This is likely due to the seasonal movement of families from the Coast for a myriad of reasons.
We note that August was indeed busy, with 65 renewed leases, indicating happy tenants and an additional 25 newly leased properties across our
with the permanent rental market demand providing homes for tenants.
investment and your tenants, please reach out to us if we can assist with any of your rental needs.
