Edition 18 April 2023

By Kirra Livingstone

FROM THE EDITOR

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OUT of sight, out of mind. That seems to be the fate of the Maleny Skate Park in the eyes of the Sunshine Coast Council, which appears to have bought itself seven years before an already-needed upgrade to the facility gets a budget.

The park, tucked into the shade of the Maleny Showgrounds, is showing its age, with rough concrete and a patched up surface as well as a halfpipe with metal panels held together by duct tape.

Frustrated by the delay in finding room in the council budget, parents and kids came together last week to state their case in a pro-active and positive day, that showed how much a new facility would mean to the community (p5).

Parent, Amy Wilson, said it best by making the point that it was about creating a place where youth feel supported, accepted and a sense of community.

With over 900 signatures for a petition that will be tabled at the next council meeting, we would hope that councillors look favourably on delivering a facility that, while it might not have the visual presence of a coast-based park, is a vital piece of the puzzle for a hinterland

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community where options for youth are so limited.

Another group that can attest to the slow turning wheels of bureaucracy are the Mooloolah Valley residents who last week celebrated the official opening of the local Men’s Shed.

Patience is a virtue, but that would have been sorely tested in the eight years it has taken the community to see its vision come to light.

The tenacity of Anita and Bernie Verwayen, who knows a thing or two about patience, will pay dividends to the Mooloolah Valley community for generations to come (p8). Congrats to all involved.

Finally, our next edition will be out on Anzac Day. Check out all the service times as well as two profiles including the search for the owner of a rare medal and 102-year-old veteran Mick Scott’s plans to walk at the Landsborough march (p10-11).

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Anita and Bernie Verwayen with president of the Mooloolah Valley Men’s Shed, Colin Roy.

Witta roost ‘sends us batty’

By Kirra Livingstone

A GROUP of Witta residents are at their wits end over a growing bat colony which has taken residence, resulting in major headaches for residents including the inability to sell property and noise and smell for up to eight months a year.

Neighbours affected by the colony at the end of Gumland Drive have made pleas to the state government and met over the weekend to discuss their options.

Residents have created the Witta Bat Action Group in an attempt to get local or state government assistance.

Parkland Court resident and group member Keith Haley said the flying foxes were having a negative impact on neighbours’ lives for months at a time.

“The main problem is the noise and the smell at the moment, during summer nobody can have their windows open, and if the wind is blowing in certain directions, you have to have the house shut up all day,” he said.

Adding to their concerns was advice from real estate agents that affected homes would be priced at below market value purely due to the roost.

Keith stressed that they do not want to relocate the flying foxes in a dangerous way, and reiterated residents are animal lovers.

“We’re not wildlife haters, we have actually kept bees for four years, and we haven’t just turned up from the city and started whinging, we have lived here for eight years and others have lived here longer,” he said.

“We are considering the most harm free techniques of moving the roost along such as light towers, as flying foxes are deterred by light but it won’t hurt them in any way.”

The group is aware they will face backlash for their plans to divert the roost away and said they have tried to get council and state support to help them with the issue.

“The council keeps telling us, because the trees the flying foxes are on, are on

private property, they can’t do anything without the owners approval,” they said.

“But most of us own our homes and we are giving them permission to do something, but they won’t.

“The Department of Environment and Science say they can’t help either because the council has funds and the ability to help move roosts.”

Residents believe there could be as many as 25,000 flying foxes in their two streets, however this is just an estimation.

Resident Jean McRuvie said the colony had grown to five times its size in recent years and in a letter to locals said that as a result there was now “very high levels of noise, destruction of trees and the potential for the value of all affected properties to drop”.

“While I recognise that many of you were happy with the bats when they first arrived, I suspect that some of you are now concerned about the increased adverse impacts of this growing problem and would like to see the bats relocated,” Jean wrote.

“It has become obvious that the Council and the Department of Environment and Science (DES) will not provide any assistance as the bats are roosting on private land.

“The only way that the bats can be relocated is if the whole neighbourhood works together without their assistance.

“A wildlife officer from the DES has provided some suggested methods which may work but these will not be effective if only one or two properties undertake them.”

A Department of Environment response to concerned residents said that it was the responsibility of the council.

In a response to a resident, the council said that due to the roost being on private property that it was effectively the responsibility of the property owner to implement a roost management plan.

The main problem is the noise and smell at the moment. During summer nobody can have their windows open. Keith Haley

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‘It’s time to stop the climb’

By Sonia Isaacs

JINIBARA culture man and emerging elder BJ Murphy has called on the State Government to restrict access to summit climbs on Mt. Beerwah, claiming the mountain is a sacred site that holds substantial spiritual and cultural significance to traditional custodians.

The popular climb site has seen a spate of serious incidents over recent months, including fatalities. Mr. Murphy, however, said regardless of these troubling statistics, he has been motivated for a number of years to raise awareness and educate the community around cultural matters. These recent events have merely amplified his resolve to take action, stating now is the ‘time to stop the climb.’

Over the Easter school holidays, Mr Murphy spent a number of days camped at the base of the mountain holding a ‘peaceful protest’, where he sought to dissuade visitors from climbing Mt. Beerwah. During this time, he shared stories and yarns with prospective climbers about the

cultural importance of the site, which holds sacred mother (old woman) relevance to local custodians. He suggested an alternative trail hike rather than an ascent of the ancestral mountains.

He said for local custodians it was cultural law that prohibited climbing of sacred sites, therefore, he was keen to raise greater awareness around cultural heritage and the disrespect climbers of the summit were possibly unwittingly undertaking.

Mr Murphy said he was currently in a transition stage towards becoming an elder, however, he has the support of local elders to speak on behalf of Jinibara people.

He reiterated that he held no authority to request the closure of sacred sites beyond Jinibara country, saying those decisions belong to the particular traditional custodians of each region. He appreciates that many people enjoy the physical and mental benefits of climbing, however suggests a more balanced approach, in which a greater appreciation of indigenous cultural heritage is appropriate.

“I encourage people to

connect with country, just be mindful and consider the request of local custodians in honouring their significant and sacred sites. Respect culture and country and tread lightly,” he said.

Mr Murphy said one voice would not be enough to see the desired change local custodians are calling for, but he hopes his peaceful protest would invite more community discussion and be the pebble that helps start the ripples of change.

The Department of Environment and Science did not directly respond to a question about any plans to close the mountain to climbers.

A spokesperson said it continued to work in “partnership with Traditional Owners, emergency services, park visitors and stakeholders” and it “will continue to do so in park management plans, to ensure protection of the park’s values and visitor’s safety, as they remain key priorities”.

For the Traditional Owners, Beerwah and Tibrogargan are not summits to be conquered, but representations of their cultural heritage and their place in this land.

The summit routes are also not walking tracks – they are very challenging and have resulted in serious incidents, including fatalities.

Queensland is on track for its most rescues in national parks on record, with 47 rescues already this year. There were 146 rescues in 2022 and 105 in 2021 across Brisbane, north coast and south eastern districts, according to data from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

The department could not provide figures on the coast of rescues. QFRS Mountain Rescue Technician Greg Toman said people need to plan appropriately if they choose to make some of the potentially hazardous climbs.

“Take all the right gear, like your first aid kit, a fully charged mobile phone, food, water, personal medication, appropriate clothing and footwear are essential,” he said.

Community joins forces for skate park upgrade

THE message is simple: Give us the skate park we deserve... please.

After last month’s disappointing news that Sunshine Coast Council would likely not find a budget to upgrade the Maleny Skate Park for another seven years, local park users, families and community groups joined together last week to show just how much a new facility would

mean to the community. The current concrete part of the park is crumbling and getting past its use-by date with regular attention needed to fix damaged sections. While panels in the half pipe - due to be replaced later this year - are currently held in place by duct tape. Parents of children who use and love the park, including Amy Wilson, said

it was a frustrating situation. “All we want is to create a place where youth feel supported and accepted in a place that creates a sense of community,” she said. A petition that has gathered 940 signatures will be tabled at the next round of council meetings in the hope that a budget can be found for the upgrade. chng.it/NTw8FLdRV8

B2N rail project delayed by two years

CONSTRUCTION of stage one of the $550m Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) rail duplication has been delayed by two years with completion not expected until 2027, the state government says.

The 13km duplication from Beerburrum to Beerwah is expected to be shovel ready by 2024 and completed three years later, the Department of Transport said in a statement last week.

Announcing joint venture partners John Holland and Seymour Whyte, last week, the Department of Transport said that its preconstruction and design agreement with the companies would help in forward planning as commodity pressures continued to impact projects.

“With pressures on the supply of commodities such as steel and concrete used in track construction and rail structures, completing the detailed design is an important step before commencing the major works,” the department said.

“This will provide additional confidence around the construction costs and reduce risks in delivery.” The delivery timescale was revised “to allow for the complexity of design, construction and commissioning processes in the rail environment”. “This upgrade is a vital infrastructure project for the Sunshine Coast and forms part of the Palaszczuk Government’s plan to deliver more than $3 billion worth of transport and road upgrades across the region over the next four years.,” Transport Minister Mark Bailey said.

Bluey’s big show day

By Mitch Gaynor

BLUEY is coming to town! To help celebrate the Maleny Show’s 100th anniversary, the beloved kids character, along with younger sister, Bingo, will be meeting and greeting their little (and big) fans, as well as performing four exciting live shows.

Maleny Show Society’s Lois White said the organisation was thrilled to be able to bring Bluey and Bingo to the hinterland show, after months of planning for the centenary event.

“We wanted to do something a bit different for our anniversary and being able to entice a younger generation to come along and see a favourite character, as well as being able to appreciate a genuine high quality agricultural show, was a real incentive for us,” Lois said.

After too many years hampered by Covid and rain, organisers are aiming for Bluey and Bingo to be top drawcards to mark the anniversary show.

The show will be held across June 2 and 3, with Bluey at the show for one day only, on Saturday the 3rd,

“This will be a special moment for all,” Lois said.

“The show has evolved so much across the past 100 years, but we’ve always stayed true to our agricultural heritage, with our main show arena and pavilions set to showcase our rural strengths.”

The opening will draw on this heritage, with descendants of some of the original show society life members and

committee on hand to mark the anniversary of the first show,

Other drawcards include a free Dinosaur Adventure park, which will be a huge attraction for all ages and includes lifelike animatronic dinosaur costumes, robotic dinosaur enclosure and fossil dig zone.

There will also be nightly fireworks to finish both days off with a bang, and an incredible human pyrotechnics display by Flux Entertainment - as seen on Australia’s Got Talent - the only one of its kind in Australia.

There will also be free train rides and a free animal nursery.

Nominations are now open for the pavilion displays, with entries being open

Voice ‘no’ vote takes hold in Fisher survey

A SURVEY organised by Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, revealed 72 per cent of respondents would vote ‘No’ to changing the Constitution to include an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The results come as debate surrounding the Voice to Parliament becomes more divisive, with several conservative MPs going against the party line to support a ‘yes’ vote.

The main reasons people said they would be voting ‘no’ was due to concerns about the vagueness of the proposal, along with questions about what role it would serve in parliament, Mr Wallace said.

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for everything from cut flowers and cooking to woodworking and lego. Poultry, dairy, beef and horse sections are also now available.

Check out the show website for details at malenyshow.com.au.

Nominations for general pavilion sections close May 26.

A film is also being made about the show and its history, as well as local writer Judy Fredriksen has compiled a fantastic book, drawing on many volunteers from over the decades recalling stories and memories about the show.

This book will be available to purchase at the show and is expected to be launched in the weeks leading up to the event.

Of the 3,144 responses across the Fisher electorate, some 2,415 people said the no vote was due to further context being required.

“In my maiden speech to Parliament, I highlighted that, in relation to ‘closing the gap’ between Indigenous and nonIndigenous outcomes, our work is far from done in achieving some semblance of equality. As I said then, we can, and we must do so much better,” he said.

“After thousands of emails, letters, survey responses, and phone calls, it is clear to me that the people of Fisher share a similar view.

“They have conveyed serious concerns with the Government’s proposal and, in particular, with their lack of detail around the Voice’s function and purpose.”

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Do you fancy a chat?

By Sonia Isaacs

SOCIAL isolation and loneliness are acknowledged as a significant issue in Australia. Chatty Café Australia suggests one in four people experience a sense of loneliness and social disconnection every week, while the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported over half of surveyed respondents indicated they felt lonelier since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking to build friendly social connections in a relaxed way that may help brighten up someone’s day, Chatty Café is a positive global initiative that will be launching locally in Maleny from Tuesday April 11.

Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range member John te Kloot said he was keen to ignite the scheme locally, following conversations he had with the founder of the Australian chapter of the Health Promotion and Harm Reduction Charity. He said although it was a stand-alone concept, separate to Maleny Lions Club, a number of members were extremely supportive and keen to get onboard.

“They say Maleny is one of the friendliest towns in Australia, so we want to help people find that friendliness,” John said.

Every Tuesday (except public holidays) from 10.30am-11.30am, Chatty Café volunteers will host a ‘chatty table’ inside Maleny Library where people of all ages and walks of life can drop by, enjoy a coffee/tea and chat with others in a welcoming, safe and relaxed environment. Organisers are keen to spread the word, and also request people

who may know of others feeling lonely or isolated in the community to encourage them to head along to the free weekly event.

Maleny Lions club member Mark Henderson said he and his wife Margy were happy to be involved, and looked forward to meeting people around the area for a chat. He said, although he didn’t have facts and figures to hand, anecdotal evidence suggested there were many people locally who may be feeling lonely or isolated. He said the idea to hold the Chatty Café at the Maleny Library was mainly because the

Burning starts ahead of summer heat

THE annual Sunchine Coast Council planned burn season is underway, with nine locations prioritised including Racemosa Environment Reserve at Landsborough. Burning will take place in Diamond Valley, Peregian Springs, Caloundra, Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Caloundra West, Palmview and Yandina Creek before September.

The planned burns aim to reduce the amount of forest “fuel” in targeted locations before the spring bushfire season.

Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox said more than 60 percent of Council’s bushland relies on fire to thrive, regenerate, and maintain healthy wildlife populations.

Therefore, periodic fire is important to the health and survival of forests and animals that have adapted to live in them. Some plants include threatened species of eucalypts, tea-trees, and wattles, as well as the iconic and now endangered wildflower, Christmas bells.

John te Kloot

“We can create a friendly and welcoming, yet discreet spot here where people can easily drop by and sit and have a chat. Anyone is welcome, it may be a new comer to town or retiree who hasn’t had the opportunity to meet others or someone who may have lost their partner or confidence to socialise after the COVID isolation – we are here to talk but importantly to also listen,” explained Mark. To find out more visit chattycafeaustralia.org.au or contact John te Kloot 0428 600 838.

Sunshine Coast Council Fire Management Officer Guy Morgan said a trained council team worked hard to plan and prepare for burns, monitored the weather closely, and waited for the right conditions.

Low-intensity patch mosaic burning is used to reduce the impact on native animals and achieve ecological outcomes. This allows animals to escape through the unburnt edges and natural features.

Chatty Café volunteers Mark and Margaret Henderson, Jean Cunningham and John te Kloot

They say Maleny is one of the friendliest towns in Australia ...

Building a sense of place

By Sonia Isaacs

AFTER almost eight years in the making, the opening of the Mooloolah Valley Men’s Shed represented a triumphant culmination of community-led vision and tenacity. The new facility was officially opened on Wednesday April 12, with around 100 guests, dignitaries and community and local group representatives, all attending the longawaited milestone ceremony.

Despite numerous trials and tribulations, the persistence and ongoing commitment of various members of the Mooloolah community, notably Bernie and Anita Verwayen, alongside committee members both past and present of the Mooloolah Valley Community Association and Mooloolah Valley Men’s Shed, ensured the much-anticipated opening was a joyous celebration for the Hinterland Community.

Former committee member and original champion of the project, Bernie Verwayen, expressed his relief and gratitude that the long running project had finally come to fruition. He said it was a truly great achievement for the entire Mooloolah community to have the facility open and credited the tireless commitment of the community, as well as the ongoing development and administration of the project from his wife Anita, former secretary of the Mooloolah Valley Community Association. He said since holding the first community discussion back in 2015, the opening had been a long time coming but

champions of the project, including Alan O’Callaghan and Michael McMahon have now passed on, their memory was honoured during the opening speeches given by Anita Verwayen and current Men’s Shed President Col Roy, as well as Sunshine Coast Federal MP Andrew Wallace, and State MP for Glass House Andrew Powell.

Former Association Secretary Anita Verwayen acknowledged that there had been many hurdles over the years, however she expressed her heartfelt

“The Mooloolah Valley Community Association has supported the establishment and delivery of the Men’s Shed all the way. We are also extremely grateful that our Federal MP Andrew Wallace pledged to help secure funding for the project, and that he honoured that promise. I’m also pleased that we now have a recognised community precinct here, which will ensure the longevity of our community assets on this land,” said Anita.

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instrumental in securing a $250,000 grant from the previous Coalition government for the new facility, and he said he was proud to help bring the project to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Mr Wallace said it took a village to build a Men’s Shed and it had been wonderful to see the community get together to make it

“The new men’s shed will become a local hub for the community and will support the physical and mental health of local men and the benefits will be felt in families all across the region,” said Mr Wallace.

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Men’s Shed President Colin Roy said the men’s shed would provide a fantastic local asset and deliver great outcomes for the community, including physical and mental health benefits, alleviation of loneliness, sharing and learning of new skills, new friendship networks, and social gatherings for all joining the group. He said, after years of deliberation and delays, it was both exciting and a huge relief to have it opened.

The building is now in the process of obtaining final approvals, with the expectation that it will be open to the public over the coming weeks. For more information contact Mooloolah Community Mens Shed Secretary Chuck Clutterbuck 0408 887 626 or visit www.mooloolahcommunitycentre.org

Committee members of Mooloolah Valley Men’s Shed (Ron Flanigan, Paul Laurie, Colin Roy, Trevor Stewart, and Lindsay Price). Inset - Bernie and Anita Verwayen

Update with Jenny Broderick Chamber President

Glasshouse Country ChamberSupport. Promote. Connect.

AS OUR members are aware, this year our Glasshouse Country Chamber have introduced a Sponsorship structure. This enables us to increase our member reach through our Glasshouse Country Business community, allowing us to connect with and support our businesses more effectively, creating a more sustainable Chamber.

It has also allowed us to reduce our membership fees, allowing more businesses to take part in a supportive and growing business community. We have already seen significant growth in our membership as a result, with new members joining every week.

So, we would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our sponsors for 2023!

Masterpiece Dance, Beerwah

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Beerwah Police Division area and Opening Hours

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Our ability to bring you great events this year is due to having such great support from our local businesses.

We have recently hosted great Breakfast and After Hours Networking events with our State members, giving updates on our area. We also have a Women in Business Lunch on the first Wednesday of every month, hosted by our friends at Crest Creative. Follow our social media pages and www to stay updated on our upcoming events.

There have been a few people ask about this so I just wanted to clarify.

While we generally refer to ourselves as Beerwah Police, it is in fact Beerwah Police Division, and it’s huge. We are geographically the second largest division on the Sunshine Coast, with the biggest being Maleny. Many other Divisions such as Maroochydore and Caloundra deal with many more people in a smaller area.

Beerwah Division covers the area from Eudlo and Ilkley down through Palmview, Glenview, Mooloolah Valley, Diamond Valley, Landsborough, Bald Knob, Mount Mellum, Balmoral Ridge, Crohamhurst, Peachester, Wootha, Booroobin, Beerwah, Glass House Mountains, Coochin Creek and Beerburrum. This also includes all the pine plantation and forestry areas on the eastern side of the Bruce Highway.

Police in Beerwah Division are on a 24 hour roster, this means there are always police on duty in the division. There are not however administration

staff available 24 hours a day, which is why the front door to the station is not open outside normal business hours. We have administration staff working from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday with public holidays off just like any other office.

While the front counter is closed police may or may not be in the station depending on what is happening. We may be out at a job or patrolling hot spot areas in the division, or we could be sitting in the station catching up on paperwork.

If you do attend the station out of hours and need to speak to police, just pick up the blue phone at the front door.

If you need police urgently for a crime happening now please call Triple Zero for any other matters you can either report online via Policelink or call on 131444.

The way to absolutely NOT report anything to police is via Facebook. The My Police Facebook page is not monitored for reports and mentioning Qld Police in a post also won’t work. Please use the above methods of contact or attend the station during business hours.

Bank fraud scams

There are far too many types of scams to cover them all, but one that has popped up a few times lately is a banking scam. The victim is contacted by someone claiming to be from the bank fraud department saying they need the victims help to prevent fraud.

The victim is asked to withdraw money from their account to “protect it” and then the offender either comes to collect it from them or gets them to deposit it somewhere else. There are a few variations but it’s usually something along these lines. If anyone contacts you claiming to be from a bank take down there details and tell them you will call them back. Do not call back on any number they supply, find the number for the bank yourself either on a recent statement or online and ring that number.

Scammers often use a sense of urgency to make it seem more important and give the victim less time to think things through. If someone is pressuring you to withdraw money or make transfers just hang up and call your bank. There is a lot of great information about scams at www.scamwatch.gov.au

with Senior Constable Susan Lowndes Beerwah Police Station

102-year-old veteran proud to march on ANZAC day

By Sonia Isaacs

THIS year WW2 veteran Mick Scott will be proudly attending the Landsborough ANZAC day Service along with his family and friends. At 102 years of age, the still sprightly veteran said he always looked forward to attending an ANZAC Day Service and is pleased that even nearing his 103 birthday he is still planning on marching at the upcoming Landsborough event.

Mick Scott (Richard Thomas Scott) was born in Muttaburra western Queensland on August 3, 1920. He grew up in the Muttaburra area and was working as a stockman at the outbreak of World War 2. He formally enlisted in the RAAF on February 5, 1940, and commenced training where he was assigned to 10th Squadron. He was deployed to Great Britain where he served in Coastal Command as a Tail Gunner on the Sunderland Flying Boat which included missions to North Africa and the Mediterranean.

During the War, in Cardiff Wales he met and married Muriel Trott and the couple went on to have four children. Following the War, Mick returned to Australia to find a home for his young family and decided to settle at Eudlo.

A farm was purchased where the family grew pineapples and bananas, and Mick and Muriel became involved in community life which included the establishment of an RSL Sub-Branch at Eudlo in which Mick was the Sub-Branch Treasurer.

In 1951 the family

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Beerwah

ANZAC Day Ceremony

10am-12pm, Turner Street, Beerwah

Glasshouse Mountains

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

6am- 6.45am, Settlers Rotary Park, Information Centre Cenotaph, Reed Street

Gunfire Breakfast: Glasshouse Country RSL immediately after Dawn Service. Cost is a gold coin donation.

ANZAC Day March

Form Up: Pitt St car park at the end of Page Street

10.15am-10.30am, Corner Coonowrin Road and Page Street. March to Community Hall

ANZAC Day Main Service

Ready to go to the March 2022

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Dr Mali Tayebi, Female GP, speaks English and Farsi. She graduated with a Doctor of Medicine in 2014 and worked as a GP both overseas and in Australia.

Treasurer and President at various stages.

transferred his RSL membership to the Caloundra Sub-Branch where he is a life member. Up until 2015 he attended the mid-morning Service and March at Caloundra until the times were changed. After that change he returned to the Landsborough ANZAC Day March and Service held at 9-00am until COVID ceased that event in 2020. In 2021 and 2022 Mick and family attended the mid-morning March and Service at Glasshouse. Mick welcomes the return of the March and Service at Landsborough this year which he and his family will attend.

10.45am- 11.30am, Glasshouse Community Hall, Coonowrin Road Main Service is followed by a light lunch in the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub-Branch. Cost is a gold coin donation. Two Up will be available at the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub-Branch.

Landsborough

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

4.15am-5am, RSL Park Cenotaph, Landsborough Railway Station

Gunfire Breakfast: Landsborough

Community Hall immediately after Dawn Service. Cost is a gold coin donation.

ANZAC Day March

9am-9.15am, 30 Cribb Street, Landsborough (Landsborough Hotel). March to Community Hall.

ANZAC Day Main Service

9.30am-10am, Landsborough

Community Hall, Old Landsborough Road.

Dr Mali has worked at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for the past 3 years and advanced her knowledge in surgical specialties and emergency medicine.

Dr Mali has a great interest in art and painting, she enjoys exploring nature with hiking and scuba diving.

Dr Mali is available for appointments Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Areas of interest are Dermatology, Minor surgical procedures and skin cancer, contraception, sexual and Women’s health.

1940 RAAF Service Photo

In the 2022 March flanked by his grandson and great granddaughter both serving RAAF members.

Long lost medal reunited with family

Maleny

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

4.28am, Maleny RSL followed by Gunfire

Breakfast

Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital ANZAC

Day service

9.40am, Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital, 17 Bean Street, Maleny

ANZAC Day March

10.40am, March leads from corner of Maple and Fig Streets to RSL Hall. (Assemble for March at 10.15am. Groups report to Parade Marshalls)

ANZAC Day main service

11.00am, RSL Maleny Cenotaph/Hall, 1 Bunya Street.

ANZAC Day Lunch

12.00pm, Lunch at Maleny RSL all welcome Montville/Mapleton

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

5.30am-6.30am, Montville Memorial gates on the Montville Village, 137 Memorial close, Montville

ANZAC Day March

9.30am-10am, Mapleton Memorial Park, Mapleton. Form up for parade at corner of Wilga Court and Flaxton Drive. At 9.45 parade steps off and marches along Flaxton Drive to Memorial Park. 10am Service commences at Mapleton Memorial Park.

A car is available for veterans who can’t march. If people want to use this car please email matthew.dykes@mapleton.rslqld.net.au

ANZAC Day Ceremony

10am-11am, Mapleton Memorial Park, Mapleton

Witta

ANZAC Day March

8.45am-9.05am, Witta Cemetery, Old Witta School, Witta Rec Club, 1 Bunya Street, Maleny

BASED at the Beersheba Living Museum, Parklands Drive North Maleny, members of the 5th Light Horse Regiment, Maleny Troop have shared the fascinating backstory behind their most recent museum information board project.

Rob Werry, Troop Commander of the 5th Light Horse Regiment said a couple of years previously a woman in North Queensland had stumbled upon a military medal sticking out of the sand. She then forwarded the medal to her son who noticed the markings 5th L.H. Regt. A Google search directed him to 5th L.H. Maleny Troop.

“During a phone conversation he was keen to send us the medal with the hope that we can uncover who the original owner was and his descendants,” explained Rob.

Many long months of research revealed The King George V Long Service medal issued for 20 years of service belonged to S.S.M O.E Jones - Oliver Edwin Jones

01/09/1914 aged 36 before departing Australia on the 24/09/1914 on board the Star of England bound for Egypt then on to Gallipoli.

“Due to the lack of records, it can only be assumed that after returning from the war Mr. Jones joined the 5th Light Horse in Gayndah and thus became eligible for this most unusual award,” explained Rob.

In a bid to find his descendants, Troop secretary Lee Dominick put out a radio call for the family members of Edwin Jones and said the story just snowballed from there. She said she was contacted by numerous family members around the country wanting the medal, however after lengthy

discussions the decision was made to donate the medal to a miliary museum.

The rare medal was eventually presented to the Victoria Barracks Museum in Brisbane last year at formal handing over ceremony attended by troop members and various descendants of Oliver Edwin Jones. Lee said it was an amazing feeling to have the medal reunited with Edwin’s family.

Rob said the handover ceremony was something of mixed emotions, feeling proud of the efforts behind the excellent outcome but at the same time very humble. Beersheba Living Museum is open on the last Sunday of the month, to find out more www.facebook. com/5thlighthorsemaleny

50 years just flies by

By Sonia Isaacs

GLASS HOUSE mountains residents, Max and Jennifer Tweedale, recently celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary, qualifying them for a message of recognition from the Prime Minister and Governor General.

GC&M News chatted with the down-toearth couple who suggested a longterm commitment to their faith, and to each other, contributed to the longevity of their 50-year marriage.

The couple’s first meeting was at the wedding of Max’s sister, who married Jennifer’s brother – although this was their first encounter, it wasn’t until later, at family holidays and gatherings that Max and Jennifer got to know each other. The couple married at the Engadine Methodist Church on March 31, 1973, and then settled back in Max’s hometown of Beerwah, where they lived for the following twenty or so years before relocating to Glass House Mountains, where they established their wholesale Fern Nursery.

Max and Jennifer went on to have four children, Glenn, Karen, Mark and Sheree, and now have nine grandchildren to keep them happily occupied. Jennifer said she loved that Max was an honest, reliable and stable man, who made an excellent father and husband. She said her tip for

a long and happy marriage was to be honest and real with each other.

“The biggest thing is to be open with each other. We share everything, and over the years have grown and learnt together. We look out for and after each other and our faith has been a big part of sticking together, as we made a solid commitment to God and also to each other,” explained Jennifer.

Max said a long marriage was all about ‘give and take’ and being able to compromise. He also said the 50 years

have passed quickly.

“Although we’ve been married for 50 years, time flies and it only seems like it has been a few years” said Max.

The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Friday March 31 with a surprise gathering of local family members at Cafe Phillies, in Beerburrum. This was followed by a trip later in the day to the Bunya Mountains, where Max and Jennifer marked their milestone anniversary with a stay at the Kookaburra Cottage.

its 30th birthday while Imelda’s of Maleny and Boho Asylum are both marking their first birthdays with a big celebration bash on Friday, April 21 from 5pm.

The special occasion marks a succcessful first year for two of the hinterland town’s unique retailers, while Peace of Green is marking three decades of success as an artist’s collective ahead of an even bigger celebration in August.

Imelda’s Rachel Fentiman thanked her staff who made her first year of owning the specialty shoe retailer an absolute dream, “they are truly the sole of the business”, she quipped. Imelda’s offers a huge range of footwear to suit all tastes and sizes. “From Pixies to Amazonians!” says Rachel. Helen from Boho Asylum said that she has loved being able to offer the best quality consignment pieces as well as her other passion, upholstery work on one-off unique pieces. Helen is passionate about offering a more sustainable solution to the fast-fashion trends and has expanded her product line since taking over a year ago.

Max and Jennifer Tweedale cut their golden cake surrounded by family in Beerburrum

Seniors morning tea Biking for a cause

THE Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club (GCSCC) enjoyed a beautiful free morning tea on March 28th, in an effort to promote the club.

The annual event attracted around 60 attendees who enjoyed a morning filled with tea and games, as well as a lucky door prize and raffle.

Various stalls also caused a lot of excitement, including produce, books, plants and clothing stalls. The Koala Care, local Men’s Shed, and Artisan Woodwork also proved very popular.

Members of the Maleny Senior Citizens

Club also joined in on the fun, winning various prizes.

Upcoming events for the Senior Citizens Club include a Xmas in July at the Caloundra RSL, a trip and lunch to Roma Street Parklands, and a Noosa River Luncheon Cruise.

The Club encourages those over 50 to visit and join, with meetings being held at 9:30am on the second Tuesday of each month (except December and January) at the Beerwah Community Hall (adjacent to the Beerwah library). For more information, please call 0448762637.

DAVE Beaden recently completed a five day gruelling bike ride through the NSW high country, from Canberra up to Mt Kosciuszko. Dave is a member of the Landsborough Seventh-day Adventist Church and was part of a team of 30 riders raising money to support two charities - the ADRA Blossom Project in Vanuatu, educating young people on reproductive health and empowering young girls to know their rights, and

Restore One in Cambodia, seeking to break poverty one community at a time through housing, education, employment and health initiatives. Dave said the ride was the hardest five days of his life. However, he made new friends and got to experience a unique part of Australia, as well as supporting some worthwhile causes. Over $60,000 has been raised so far for the projects. Check out ride4rescue.org for more information.

Ladies invited to Lunch

Contributed by Janet Kitchin

GLASSHOUSE Country View Club

enjoyed a lovely morning tea in Turner Park for our April outing. We had an Easter theme, lots of homemade goodies to eat and played games with Easter eggs.

Our lunch meeting this month will be on Wednesday, 19th April, when we meet at Glasshouse Country RSL Club at 1 Reed Street Glasshouse Mountains – we meet at 11am and our guest speaker will be Martin Kavanagh from The Bank of Queensland, who will speak on banking scams.

Our club raises funds for the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program in all their activities.

Our club currently supports 5 Learning

Probians at Butterfly House

Contributed by Norma McCormack

for Life students. Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of our events or would like to join our club should contact either Adrienne on 0408486124 or Janet on 0448 845 303.

You can also visit our website on www.view.org.au or facebook

us through so many troublesome times. Welcome to all new Management Committee Members and a grateful thanks to those who are retiring.

As per usual, it all happens on Wednesdays. First Wednesday is Committee Meeting, second Wednesday is General Meeting at Glasshouse R.S.L. Clubhouse, with a guest speaker and lunch. Some months we use the third Wednesday for outings, dining out or coffee and chat mornings. Occasionally, the extra Wednesday can be free time.

There is never time to sit at home lonely or down in the dumps. If you feel it is time to get out, meet new friends and have new experiences, why not consider Probus. The last outing was to the Butterfly House on Bribie Island, along with a visit to the local Museum and lunch at Bribie R.S.L.. The only complaint was that there was not enough time to take it all in.

91.9 Sea FM were also there

Lions Club reaps an Oz Harvest

Contributed by Diane Hobson

THE Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club held a BBQ and raffle for Lions Awareness Day in April, raising funds for Oz Harvest on the Sunshine Coast. All clubs in Zone 12 were invited to participate in raising or donating funds for Oz Harvest, to assist them in continuing their vital work helping those in need, reducing food waste and educating people to eat nutritious healthy food. Blackall Range, Beerwah and Lake Currimundi Kawana Lions rose to the challenge and, together, all four clubs raised a total of $1500, which was donated to Oz Harvest. (Photograph Maleny Blackall Range, Beerwah and Lake Currimundi Lions with Michele Lipner, Volunteer and Manager

of Oz Harvest Sunshine Coast, Blackall Range Lions were unable to attend).

Oz Harvest have reported that Food waste costs the Australian economy approximately $36.6 billion per year and approximately 7.6 million tonnes of quality food finds its way to landfill on a yearly basis. In order to reduce the waste, Oz Harvest Sunshine Coast & Gympie currently partner with recipient agencies and food suppliers as far north as Gympie, down the coast into Caloundra and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Food suppliers include local farmers markets, major supermarkets, BP stations, independent fruit and vegetable markets, local producers/farmers, bakeries, butchers. With the help of volunteers, they support 45 recipient organisations

including schools, charities, community organisations, programs and churches’.

Oz Harvest also has a community and education outreach program, advocating for and promoting local food security, food sustainability, healthy eating and elimination of food waste. Through their

Invitation to Gardens for Wildlife launch

WHO doesn’t enjoy having local birds, lizards and butterflies in the garden?

Sharing our gardens with wildlife is important for the survival of many local plant and animal species, it can reduce the time we might spend weeding and dealing with pests, and enhances our own health and wellbeing.

Mooloolah Rover Landcare’s Gardens for Wildlife Launch and Community Day is a morning dedicated to sharing how we can all make a difference and look after our wildlife by planting native plants. Celebrating the launch of our Garden

for Wildlife Program, community participants will have a chance to: sign up to the program, pick up their Garden for Wildlife sign and starter pack, listen to interesting speakers, buy native plant habitat packs to jump start their garden, see a showcase of Mooloolah River Landcare’s (MRL) current programs, find out about volunteer and citizen science opportunities, meet other like-minded people in your community, AND help conduct a baseline Bioblitz of an area behind our nursery, which we would like to turn into a community Garden for

Wildlife showcase.

This day is made possible by a program collaboration with Barung Landcare, MRL’s wonderful staff and volunteers, and our current project support from the Sunshine Coast Council, Queensland Government, Seqwater and Unity water.

Food and Coffee will be available, as well and face painting, interactive displays and art activities to make this a

school outreach program and FEAST (Food, Education, Sustainability, Training). A cookery book, which will assist people in cooking healthy and cheap, has recently been published and will be available to community organisations, for distribution to low income families and individuals.

Connect and learn

communities that have this

WASTE ACTION MALENY

Free workshop

TO celebrate Earth Day, Waste Action Maleny (WAM) is hosting this FREE workshop with waste guru Sandie Johnston SATURDAY 22 APRIL, 10:00-11:30 at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. Sandie can answer all your questions about recycling. Workshop starts at 10:00, morning tea available from 9:00am. All welcome. Free bookings here: https:// events.humanitix.com/recycle-right-withsandie-johnston-qr11dpqm

educational event: the Maleny Wood Expo.

Now in its 24th year, the Maleny Wood Expo is not only an opportunity to support local Australian artisans, see some of the best woodworking talent in the country, and participate in a range of workshops to develop new skills, it’s also a place for people to have meaningful conversations, connect, and learn more about the ways in which we relate to the natural world around us.

This year’s program includes a lineup of inspiring speakers and facilitators who will discuss a range of topics related to sustainable forestry, agriculture,

after the environment.

The program also features activities for people to learn more about Aboriginal practices and perspectives, with talks on traditional tree and plant use, as well as family-friendly cultural workshops.

“The Maleny Wood Expo is a conversation starter” shares Education and Community Engagement Officer for Barung Landcare, Megan Lee.

“There are so many ways that humans engage with nature, and our consumption of natural resources is a big one. It’s important that we think about and explore our past and present impacts, so we can make more conscious

Enterprises, Friends of Mary

Koala Crusaders, Queensland Mycological Environment Council, Sunshine Coast Council Biosecurity and Land for Wildlife teams, and Wildlife Preservation Society of QLD - Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.

All wood artisans and exhibitors are required to work in sustainably harvested native timbers, weed species, or salvaged or recycled timbers to exhibit at the Maleny Wood Expo.

All funds raised from ticket sales go straight back into Barung Landcare’s environmental projects and help fund future Wood Expo events.

For more information about the Maleny Wood Expo and to view the full program of events visit malenywoodexpo.com

www.wasteactionmaleny.org

wasteactionmaleny@gmail.com

WHAT'S ON Brought to you

Outspoken with Kim Mahood

Time: Tuesday, 6pm for 6:30pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Apr 18

Info: Kim Mahood will be in conversation at Outspoken where she will be speaking about her new book ‘Wandering With Intent’. It is a collection of essays she describes as ‘the writer’s equivalent of hunting and gathering… a product of wandering among the contradictions of the cross-cultural world I have chosen to inhabit…’ It involves, what she refers to, as groundtruthing. outspokenmaleny.com

Colours of Australia Art Exhibition

Time: 9am-4pm (Closed Mondays)

Where: Matthew Flinders Gallery, 191 Sunderland Dve, Banksia Beach

Oriana Sings

Time: Sunday, 2pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Info: Acclaimed Sunshine Coast ensemble

Apr 18-30

Info: Landsborough and Moreton Bay artists Ron Bryant, Karen King, Jo-Ann Middleborough and Tricia Taylor, present Colours of Australia, celebrating all things Australian and filling the Matthew Flinders Gallery with a burst of colour. The exhibition officially opens at 2pm on April 22, with light refreshments and nibbles.

Maleny Markets on the Green

Time: Saturday, 8am

Where: On the green between Peace of Green and Maleny Realty

Apr 22

Info: Maleny Markets on the Green is held every 2nd Sat and 4th Thursday of each month, weather permitting. Stalls are $25. To book your stall, email us at malenymog@gmail.com or text mob 0498 953 190. You will need your own public liability.

Down Under Craft Group

Time: Saturday 8am-12noon

Where: Landsborough School of Arts Hall

Apr 22

Info: Down Under Craft Group under the Landsborough School of Arts Hall. Handmade gifts for everyone. Open for sales every Saturday morning 8am – 12noon. Classes held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 12noon. All welcome to join.

Peachester Bush Dance

Time: Doors open 5:30pm

Where: Peachester Hall

Apr 22

Info: Kick up your heels and toes to the music of “The Landscape Band” at the Peachester Hall. Tickets: $15 adults/ $5 children/ $35 family of four. Online discounted tickets: Go to Eventbrite.com.au and search for the Peachester Bush Dance. The Peachester Hall Committee will be running a sausage sizzle and sweets. As well as a bar! Proceeds will go towards aircon for the hall!

Where will I meet you?

Apr 23

Oriana Choir will present their first concert for 2023,

book launch

Where & When: Where: Mapleton Library (Apr 26, 6pm), Rosetta Books (Apr 28, 5pm) and Montville Village Hall (May 6, 6pm)

Info: Come along and meet authors Joan Dillon and Nita C Lester at the launch of their new book, which explores gardening in the hinterland, including an illustrated catalogue of over 450 species. RSVP: lestr.publishing@ gmail.com

Maleny Arts & Crafts’ Autumn Fair

Time: Fri Apr 28-30, 9am-4pm, May 1, 9am-2pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Muzika in Maleny

Time: Thursday, 6.30 to 9.15pm

Where: Maleny RSL Hall, Lawyer st, Maleny

May 4

Info: A monthly music event (first Thursday of the month), featuring the best local, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane talent, coordinated by the Glasshouse Musos. $10 entry, very reasonably price meals and drinks. Great room and sound! This month (May) it will feature Irish poet Joe Lynch and our new Scottish folk find Fozzie, along with the Swing Beans, Noel, Jem and Alex, Claire Ogden, The Tom Richter Peter Hudson Trio and The Swing Brothers with sister Paula. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com

https://www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

Autumn Fashion Parade and Delicious Morning Tea

Friday, 5th May at 9.30am

Pat Daley Centre, Maleny Catholic

Apr 26

Apr 28

May 6

Apr 28-30

Info: The Maleny Arts and Crafts Group will be holding its’ annual Autumn Fair between 28 April and 1 May. This is always a wonderful feast of our creativity and skills, one where visitors can enjoy (and buy!) anything from the exquisite and artistic, to items with a myriad of uses in the house and garden.

Motorcycle Rally - Beerwah to Kenilworth

Time: Sunday, 8.00am start

Where: The Local Beerwah

Info: Ride 4 Vets - Fundraiser supporting Young Veterans Sunshine Coast.

8.00am Meetup at The Local Beerwah

Apr 30

12.00-12.30pm Arrive back at The Local Beerwah. Live music, sausage sizzle, face painting and over $1,500 in raffles. Contact Michael Chapman 0422 010 000.

Maleny Wood Expo

Time: Apr 29-May 1

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Apr/May 29-1

Info: The Wood Expo is back and will host a range of fun and immersive activities for all generations. As well as the feature exhibition, the prestigious Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize, there are wood workshops for all ages, kids activities, live music, delicious food, fine coffee, interactive tool and trade displays and more! You can even take home a freshly milled slab! Tickets from $20. Under 16s free. malenywoodexpo.com

May 5

Presented by the Maleny Catholic Ladies Group to support Queensland farmers. Fashions and accessories by Flaunt Maleny and Imelda’s on Maple. Proceeds to “The Downs and West Community Support” (DWCS) mission co-ordinated by Sister Christine Henry https://www.downsandwestcommunitysupport.org. Entry $25 includes 5 free raffle tickets and a chance to win the lucky door prize. Because of space, numbers are limited so please book early by contacting Chris 0490 065 607 or Rose 0400 550 007.

T’Birds go rockin’

Time: 11am Sunday May 7

Where: ‘Hall of Fame’ 24 Steggalls Road

May 7

Info: Yandina ACMA welcomes four top quality guest artists to their fundraising country music concert, also featuring talented act T’Bird, performing your favourite Rock ‘n Roll favourites from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Incredible entertainment value for $15! Sausage sizzle and raffles.

For advanced bookings contact 0449 181 638 or 0409 588 939. Proceeds go to hall maintenance.

Plant-based Cooking Demonstration and Health Talk

Time: 2pm Sunday 7th May

Where: Landsborough Adventist Community Centre, 27 Maleny Street, Landsborough

May 7

Info: Plant-based cooking demonstration with a relevant health talk including tasting of all recipes presented. Also incudes prizes and giveaways. $5 per person. Bookings contact 0407 101 485.

Country Music Day

Time: Saturday, 10 am

Where: Maleny Pioneer Village

May 13

Info: The April Country Music Day at the Maleny Pioneer Village falls on the Easter weekend and with that in mind we will be observing the holidays so there will be no meeting for the month. The next Country Music Day will be in the big barn and will have a Mother’s Day theme.

Join us in the audience or nominate on the day to perform a couple of songs. Everyone is welcome. There will be on-site parking, tea/coffee, and a sausage sizzle.

IT’S time to vote for your favourite small business and employee in The Glassies –Celebrating the small business heroes in our region.

Glasshouse doesn’t have large shopping centres or central business districts. It’s our small ‘Mum-and-Dad’ business operators that are the lifeblood

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY BUSINESSES

• Natalie Hazelden Hair Dressing

• Tamara Hazelden Real Estate

• That Little Dress Shop

• JTS 12VOLT

• Fleur Emporium

• Be Farm Fit

• Mr Loo

• Marathon Mechanical

• BOQ Beerwah

• All About Autism

• KLM Gas

• Sharon K Chapman Relationship Coach

• Glasshouse Grind

• Refocus Child and Family Therapy

of our community, so these awards have been deliberately designed to promote and recognise the efforts of our many small businesses and their employees, showing our appreciation for their

• Delldesign Living

• Beerburrum Post Office

• Club Glass House

• The Flourish Connection

• Coast Imagewear

• Knots n Scissors

• Barry Family Butchers

• Family Tree Café

• Sarah Warry Photography

2023

Glass House

• Matilda Fruit Barn

• Lush Nails and Lashes

• Pink Shop Oz

THE GLASSIES 2023

• Billie Whitehurst Glover

• Beerwah Engineering & Sheetmetal

• Mooloolah Newsagency

• The Local Beerwah

• Crest Creative

• Little Munchkins Early Learning

• Plus Fitness Beerwah

• The Coffee Club Beerwah

• Dig In Health Co

• Peachester Fruit Market

• ATL Graphix & Signs

Celebrating the Small Business Heroes

• White’s IGA Mooloolah

• Glasshouse Hair Centre

• Cafe Phillies on Beerburrum

GLASSHOUSE EMPLOYEES

• Lauren and Tess

(Tamara Hazelden Real Estate)

• Mark Collins (JTS 12VOLT)

• Pete Boyd (JTS 12VOLT)

• Cassi Nuske (McGrath Realestate)

• Keely Lister (Masterpiece Dance)

• Erin Taylor (Masterpiece Dance)

• Lisa Carter (BOQ Beerwah)

• Connor (Glasshouse Country Meats)

• Nicole Haines (Be Farm Fit)

• Sue Robbie (Beerwah Co-op)

(That Little Dress Shop)

• Nicola Lister (Glass House Mountains Mitre 10)

• Lizzie Vaughan (All About Autism)

• Kay Ward (Wild Horse Turf)

• Gabby Sharrock (Family Tree Cafe)

• Quentin Bowtell (Family Tree Cafe)

• Sam (Colour Queens Hairstyles)

• Natalie Lelievre (Mooloolah Newsagency)

• PK (The Local Beerwah)

• Stephanie Shipman (The Local Beerwah)

• Dylan & Christine (Beerwah Hotel)

• Sharon (Beerwah Hotel)

• Nic Lister (Mitre 10)

• Naomi Pearce (Crest Creative)

• Jodie Pember (White’s IGA Mooloolah)

2022 Glasshouse Winners with Rick Baberowski, Jenny Broderick and Andrew Powell

HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

MONTVILLE BUSINESSES

• HB Beauty Palmwoods

• Lovestone Cottages

• Montville Real Estate

• Little Miss Boho

• Mountain Bean

• ACTIVE RANGE | Range Pilates Studio

• The Barn on Flaxton

• Lilypod Cafe

• Crystal Multiverse

• Montville Pharmacy

• Cannopathy

• Tapas10 Restaurant & Café

• Meliora Hair Lounge

• Tina Cooper Glass Gallery

• The Edge Restaurant

• Candle Shoppe

• Candy Addictions

MONTVILLE EMPLOYEES

• Brea (J’s Place)

• Emma Oxley (Montville Real Estate)

• Summer Patterson (HB Beauty Palmwoods)

• Amanda Collins (HB Beauty Palmwoods)

• Alysha Dillon (Lilypod Cafe)

• Eliza Claridge (The Barn on Flaxton)

• Patric Woo (Mountain Bean Cafe)

• Christina Crockford

• Nest in Witta

• Maleny Art Direct

• Maleny Bakery Cafe

• Maleny Rumble Room

• Maleny Veterinary Services

• Whispering Valley Cottages Maleny

• Zo&Co Cakes

• Maleny Jewellers

• Maleny Quality Meats

• Get Active Fitness and Personal

MALENY EMPLOYEES

• Anna Hood (Judi Coey Optometry)

• Julie Tayyah

(Inspired Minds Solutions)

• Janis Martin (Altitude Conveyancing)

• Meagan Davies (Altitude Conveyancing)

• Sharon Schofield (Easton Lawyers)

• Elise Walton (Maleny Vibes Pilates and Spin)

• Elaine Haggerty (Beyond Words Therapy Centre)

MALENY BUSINESSES

• Rosetta Books

• Judi Coey Optometry

• Inspired Minds Solutions

• Sanctyouary Beauty Studio

• Giddy and Grace

• Frank Food and Wine

• Maleny Vibes Pilates and Spin

• Goodstart Early Learning Centre Maleny

• The Range Hardware and Hire Mitre 10

• Maleny Food Co

• Maleny Golf Club

• Maleny Cheese

• Concept Computers

• Max (The Range Hardware and Hire Mitre 10 Maleny)

• Jennepher Bucher (Maleny Cheese)

• Sam Hunt (Concept Computers)

• Maisy Brouet (Frank Food & Wine)

• Jim Goulton (Maleny Jewellers)

• Candy Morgan (Maleny Rumble Room)

(Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat)

• Serge Doumerge (Crystal Multiverse)

• Kay (Goudrey Menswear)

2022 Maleny Winners with Spencer Shaw and Andrew Powell

2022 Montville Winners with Andrew Powell

MORETON BAY BUSINESSES

• Halo Portraits

• Nick Schloss Real Estate

• RedFox Orchids

• Ocean to the Shore

• The Saute Thai Woodford

• Sunnydaze Wellness

• Woodford Post Office

• Fitness with Kirra

• EasyPromo

• Alina K Aesthetics

• Woodford Livestock and Property

• Real Impact Signs

• Steve Jones Physio

• Hair on Archer

• Sticks & Stones Espresso Bar

• Wamuran Country Meats

• Ohana Homestead

• Equivet QLD

• Aussie Pooch Mobile Dog Wash Caboolture

• Blacks Betta Home Living

• Woodfit

• Bellmere Honey

• The Place 2B

• Grind & Graze Co.

• Hyperlyfe Clothing Co

• Jallas Cafe

• Woodford Car Electrics

• Woodford Rural Supplies

• Trufixcarpentry

MORETON BAY EMPLOYEES

• Phoenix Murray (Ocean to the Shore)

• Cheryl Grant (Rayview Produce)

• Ngarajan (Alina K Aesthetics)

• Alina (Alina K Aesthetics)

• Krystine Sheehan (Alina K Aesthetics)

• Susie Lloyd (Woodford Hotel)

• Brad Mackay (Sticks & Stones)

• Caron McCall (Hair on Archer)

• Riley Horan (Wamuran Country Meats)

• Taylor Wenham (Sunnydaze Wellness)

• Matthew Shenton (Narangba Valley

Tyres and Mechanical)

• Krystal Nichols (CJ’s Pastries Woodford)

• Katie Webb (CJ’s Pastries)

• Carol (CJ’s Pastries Wamuran)

• Rebecca Snowden (Woodford Rural Supplies)

• Vicki Mackay

(Woodford Livestock and Property)

• Jasmine Brown

(Woodford Village Hotel)

2022 Moreton Bay Winners with Andrew Powell

Track the weight loss

frameworks to educate around diet and nutrition was critical for ongoing societal health and lifestyle improvements.

Other key findings of the study included that it was most common for people to lose weight during the first six months of a weight loss journey, and then enter a maintenance phase for the remainder of the year.

Despite the maintenance phase, 54% of 738 participants surveyed, who had lost 14kg or more, had been able to continue weight loss after a plateau.

Most people reported that they were still monitoring their weight on a weekly basis (44%), or at least weekly (daily + weekly, 64%).

The Bleeding Obvious™

Respiratory Diseases

By Dr Richard Johnston

self-monitoring to research, mapped members

Diet program, who had completed the 12-week program.

The study found that 64% of participants lost a clinically significant amount of weight (over five kilograms) in one year, with an average weight loss of 10.6 kilograms, or 11.9% of their starting body weight.

To better understand the behaviours leading to this success, CSIRO scientists conducted a further study to compare the usage patterns of various Total Wellbeing Diet platform features. This second

Regions suffer in cancer care

NEW research by Cancer Council Queensland has revealed that rare cancers account for 22% of all invasive cancer diagnoses and 27% of all cancerrelated deaths in Australia between 2007-2016. The research showed that incidence and survival of rare cancers varied across the country, with remote and disadvantaged areas having higher incidence and lower survival. Professor Peter Baade, the senior author of the paper, stressed the need to address the logistical challenges in diagnosing and treating rare cancer patients living in rural and disadvantaged areas. Cancer survivor Wayne Reynolds shared his experience and emphasized the importance of more

OPTOMETRY

Diet’s tools, including weigh-ins, food diaries, menu plans, exercise plans, program content, forums, and food search. This is more than double of those who lost less than 5% over the same period.

CSIRO research scientist Dr Gilly Hendrie emphasized the critical role that lifestyle and behaviour change plays in long-term weight loss and management, especially given that 67% of Australians are currently overweight or obese. She said that using tools and support

CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet member, Terry from Queensland, reinforced the importance of having ongoing access to the food and exercise tracker, menu plans, and Facebook support group, crediting them with helping him maintain his 100kg weight loss for two years and nine months.

“The tools have created habits that are within me and now just part of my lifestyle,” he said.

Overall, the research suggests that sustainable weight loss and a healthy lifestyle come from a range of regular actions and positive behaviours, including the use of tracking and self-monitoring tools.

By adopting positive habits and continuing to use Total Wellbeing Diet tools, individuals can maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve long-term weight loss goals, the CSIRO stated.

Dementia in rural areas

THE Dementia Australia Research Foundation has been awarded a funding worth $2.4m, for 18 projects, in its 2022 Grants Program. One of the projects will focus on why people living in rural and regional areas are three to five times more likely to develop dementia than their city-dwelling counterparts.

In this column, I am trying to make sure that everyone knows the importance of oral health. If your gums sometimes bleed, this is not a good sign and it should be reviewed by a dentist.

This month, I will explore the links between poor oral health and Respiratory Diseases.

Recent studies have shown that periodontal disease, also known as gum disease or periodontitis, can be linked to respiratory diseases. Research has found that this condition can worsen chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may even cause pneumonia, bronchitis, and emphysema.

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that starts in the gums and can cause inflammation and destruction of both gum and bone tissue. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss and other serious health issues.

The study analysed data from eight population-based cancer registries in Australia, and found significant disparities in incidence and survival rates of rare cancers across different geographical areas.

Dr Ashleigh Smith from the University of South Australia will lead the project, which aims to create dementia prevention strategies tailored for rural and regional communities. Another project, led by Dr Alby Elias from The University of Melbourne, will investigate whether intermittent fasting can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, COPD, and bronchitis are often associated with periodontal disease. The inhalation of oral bacteria into the lungs can cause bacterial respiratory infections, exacerbate respiratory conditions, and increase the risk of emphysema, pneumonia, and COPD. Several factors contribute to the connection between respiratory and periodontal diseases. Oral bacteria can easily spread to the lower respiratory tract, and low immunity can allow these bacteria to thrive. Smoking is a significant factor in both periodontal disease and COPD, and periodontal disease causes inflammation that may contribute to lung inflammation.

When both respiratory and periodontal diseases are diagnosed in one person, it’s important for the dentist and doctor to work together to manage both conditions. Treatment options include non-surgical and surgical procedures, depending on the severity of the condition.

Controlling periodontal disease not only improves oral health but can also reduce the frequency of respiratory infections associated with COPD and other respiratory conditions. With proper treatment, discomfort and health risks associated with both periodontal and respiratory diseases can be reduced.

To book an appointment with Dr Johnston simply call Beerwah Dental 07 5494 0766 or visit www.beerwahdental. com.au to book online

Time to show understanding

Indigenous people came to Australia tens of thousands of years ago – well before people inhabited Europe or the Americas. They settled all over Australia and learnt to live in our varied climate and landscapes in harmony with the land, weather patterns and flora and fauna. An amazing achievement.

Their lives were catastrophically disrupted by British settlement some 250 years ago, right up to recent times. People lost their families, even whole clans were murdered, many were dispossessed and survivors denigrated and disrespected. Indeed, there are still people alive who participated in massacres.

They have experienced forced removals from their lands, the taking of their children, and the outlawing of their traditions and culture.

Their experience is not the same as migrants or refugees to this country, although they might have similar stories of suffering. This is their country and many have endeavoured to continue living in their country – much as we would if a foreign invader tried to take our homes from us. Government policies have usually been around corralling them, subsistence welfare keeping them poor, or policing them – not facilitating developing capacity to cope, or adaption to ‘two worlds’. In fact, most government money has been spent on white advisors and services.

The success stories, so seldom told, are in Indigenous led and developed enterprises: Aboriginal Health Services, Indigenous led drug and alcohol services, Link Up - connecting stolen generations with family, Indigenous foster and kinship systems, business development - e.g. Weipa businesses in mining, Strong

& Smart Institute – providing better education outcomes to Aboriginal kids, etc.

The Voice is not apartheid or segregation. It is about specific responses from a community to its own issues and known solutions – much as other sectors of society seek to develop local solutions to local issues.

Crucially, many ‘special interest’ groups have the ear of government already: business, aged, migrants, women etc.

If you do not accept that there has been much suffering, abuse and belittlement of Indigenous people, you will not fully understand their plight. Therefore, you will find it hard to appreciate that this is a genuine attempt at a solution to the problems that plague Indigenous people’s lives.

Fiona McGill Maleny.

Do we need the Voice?

The average punter could be forgiven for assuming, with all the urging for us to vote “Yes” at the forthcoming “Voice” referendum, that Australia’s indigenous people were currently voiceless, having no way of communicating their needs to the national government. However, this could not be further from the truth, as anyone with access to the internet can readily discover for themselves. Hundreds of indigenous organisations, with elaborate websites, already exist for this purpose, outstanding among which are NIAA (National Indigenous Australians Agency) and NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation). In fact, to streamline and presumably coordinate their function, a super organisation was set up recently, the Coalition of Peaks, “a representative body of over 80 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak

organisations and members [who] came together as an act of self-determination to be formal partners with Australian governments on Closing the Gap”. In addition to these, of course, are the 11 elected indigenous members of federal parliament, including the Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney. Have these organisations, and individuals, not been doing their jobs? What additional purpose could an elected “Voice” serve?

I’d guess that our political representatives and leaders are already snowed under with information and requests; any additional input would not only be superfluous, but simply add to the already loud “background noise”, making their job even more difficult. And, should the “Voice” get up, what will happen to those representative organisations – will they be made redundant? Or will they become voices to the “Voice” itself? It would be good for job creation, if nothing else.

We’re forever being advised to always read the fine print before signing any contract, yet with this monumental proposal, our Prime Minister reassures us simply to trust him, not to worry about details, and to enjoy how good it will make us feel afterwards. Do the hidden risks this proposed body entails justify tampering with our precious, national “instruction manual”, at the cost and disruption of a potentially divisive referendum, when a “Voice” could readily be legislated into existence by parliament tomorrow?

Paul Prociv Mount Mellum

Traffic headache is coming

I totally agree with Ronald Bond’s letter in last week’s edition, titled “Recipe for a disaster”, regarding the traffic congestion

that will be along Turner Street by the new Health Hub and childcare centre. The carpark behind Subway is always full.

The carpark between Neddy’s Nosebag café and Australia Post (including the doctors, dance studio, yoga studio, dentist, and Lifeline op shop) is always full. Staff from the Woolies complex park all day along Turner Street, so you can hardly see either way when pulling out of those carparks. When I drop my kids off at the dance studio at 3.30pm, it’s a dangerous exercise pulling out onto Turner Street.

And this is all before construction even starts on this major new project – just imagine when tradie utes and machines start to fill up the street and when staff and customers from the new Health Hub are using Turner Street every day. I don’t agree with Councillor Rick’s assertion that the traffic engineering assessment submitted in the development application “indicated the new Health Hub would not overtake the design capacity of the intersection or surrounding traffic network”.

Are you kidding? Does he even live in the real world and understand our local roads? Or is he out of touch in his ivory tower? Of course there will be adverse effects from this new development! Turner Street will become a chaotic, dangerous intersection without other solutions.

Perhaps traffic lights? Or make a through-road via the Aldi car park or the cul-de-sac to connect with the main rounda-bout (link to overpass and Roberts Rd).

We need traffic to move in that direction instead of bottlenecking at the T-intersection where Turner St joins with Peachester Road. Surely, the safety of children, pedestrians and road users is paramount.

Concerned Dance Parent Beerwah

Maggot Monday hacks

May I reply to the Maggot Monday letter in the April 4 edition. Apart from wrapping meat scraps in newspaper (Ed’s note: including this one after you’ve read it) another good blowfly deterrent is to dust the inside of the bin with talcum powder. The maggots don’t like that. In this day of sustainability it is far better to compost vegetable matter. Blend it or shred it so it breaks down quicker. Use the oldest compost, from the bottom of the pile, to top up pot plants or garden beds. Using two (2) smaller compost bins is good too. Lift top part which is not broken down and drop into the empty one and alternate from there. You soon get the hang of it.

Edwina McPherson Glasshouse Mountains

Thanks for the dedication

I wish to congratulate tenacious letter writer David Lowry from Witta on his endurance and dedication on ‘highlighting Good Common Sense and Real Science’ regarding the crucial matter of Climate Change. I wholeheartedly agree with all points he makes in his letters and I truly admire his courage to carry on this important debate in the ‘public arena’! I have no doubt whatsoever that he represents the real views of millions of us who do whatever can be done to minimise our Carbon Footprint. Thank You Mr Lowry for ‘carrying on the good fight’. You are awesome!

Gaby Luft Maleny

Let me tell you something

David Lowry’s letter (GC&M News 4 April) shows he has a very poor opinion of the average American. When you consider all the pseudo-scientific apocalyptic predictions of the past 50 years relating to climate, which have been totally wrong, the 60 per cent of voters in the USA who

think climate change has become a religion are probably right.

Studies of the residence time of human CO² emissions in the atmosphere have empirical evidence that the residence time is only 5 to 10 years and the modelbased IPCC assumption that this CO² stays in the atmosphere for centuries is wrong. Only about 15 per cent of fossil-fuel emissions remain in the atmosphere and do not cause warming.

Satellite measurement of the lower troposphere global annual temperature anomalies by UAH shows uncanny agreement with the NOAA Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) sea surface temperature anomaly tables in the mid Pacific Niño 3.4 region along the equator. These ONI tables are measured using ocean buoys and checked by satellites.

Oceans cover 71 per cent of the earth’s surface and the largest ocean, the Pacific, contains around 50 per cent of oceanic sea water. The Ocean-Atmosphere interface controls the amount of CO² in the atmosphere and a warmer ocean

(which holds 50 times more CO² than the atmosphere) both emits CO² and acts as a sink. The UAH annual global temperature increase of +0.35 degrees C above the 1991-2020 baseline in 1998 was followed by 17 years with no warming. Then in 2016 the temperature rose again to +0.39 degrees C above the baseline and has not warmed to the present day. The Pacific ONI tables clearly show that very strong natural EL Niño events caused both these sudden increases in temperature.

Sel Hopley Maleny

The ignorance of certainty

It never ceases to amaze me how Mr Peter Bowles (28/2/23) continues to exhibit his ignorance of the World and his refusal to see what is actually happening all around us. As usual, he attacks the messenger in the best traditions of screeching conservatism, without offering a shred of evidence to back up his unfounded claims, claiming instead his expertise in a number of certificates of accreditation, and a “willingness” to

learn. Clearly, that willingness departed with any common sense.

What I wrote about in my letter concerned three technology disruptions, all of which exist today, electric vehicles, renewable solar and wind energy, and the development of non animal food products using precision fermentation.

Should Mr Bowles dispute the latter, I draw his attention to a venture commenced in 2021 between the CSIRO and Norco to develop animal free dairy, starting with cow’s milk. The two people that Mr. Bowles dismissively labelled as “clowns”, Tony Seba, a Professor at Stanford University, and Mr James Arbib, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, are highly respected and sought after for their knowledge and foresight. Yes, Mr Bowles, you may screech about Labor governments, but you also choose to ignore the self serving corruption, the treatment of those unable to look after themselves like the aged, the unemployed, the disabled, and the many veterans subjected to years of abuse by successive Liberal Coalition governments.

You claim to be an ex-serviceman. I thank you for your service. However, I suggest you have a good look at the abuses our veterans of East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan are dealing with today, including those forced to take mefloquine, doxycycline and tafenoquine, and the suicides and broken homes that occurred as a result, all of which occurred under successive Liberal Coalition governments. Perhaps you might like to find out what Labor has planned for these veterans to fix decades of neglect. The “ID-10-T” syndrome is not confined to those you call “alarmists”, who could be more accurately described as clear thinking, objective, and open-minded. As Benjamin Franklin said, “ Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”

Don’t walk to the beat of another’s drum

Oh the serenity! Sometimes - just occasionally - I think, ‘maybe it’s not them, maybe it’s me’.

Just maybe I’m actually a cranky old fart who needs to get back in his hole and let the rest of society get on carving whatever future it thinks is in everyone’s best interests.

Then I go for a quiet walk and it becomes abundantly clear that no, it’s definitely them.

Such was my attempt to stretch my

legs over the Easter break by climbing Mt Ngungun.

Naturally you would think it would be a nice way to spend an hour strolling up and taking in the glorious views around the hinterland.

In reality it was a walk punctuated by relentless blasts of music as tourists wandered up and down the mountain side with their personal speakers strapped to their packs. It was aural vandalism and ruined what should have

Nambour rail duplication is coming along, any chance of being able to pull off the Beerwah to Maroochydore rail connection by the time the Olympics rolls around, must be in genuine doubt.

to Beerwah line now won’t be finished until 2027 with TMR blaming supply of steel and concrete among other issues. That’s not a good sign for the coast connection.

Ken Dyer Landsborough

Acting up is rarely this much fun

HAVE you always wanted to be on the stage? Then your chance to fulfill that dream or learn more acting skills has arrived. Maleny Players are now offering adult acting classes for anyone over 17 years old to enjoy. The weekly classes run in school term time and commence on Tuesday 18 April 2023 from 6.00pm – 7.30pm and every Tuesday evening thereafter, at the Playhouse Maleny Showgrounds.

The classes will be taught by Darren Hayden, who trained at NIDA and Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in London (BA Hons Acting).

Darren (inset) currently runs the Maleny Youth Theatre.

The training will consist of three blocks: Acting Skills 1 – Fundamentals: This block of classes focuses on the basics of Acting in a fun, collaborative and supporting environment.

Acting Skills 2 – Building a character: This training block further develops and explores the skills and techniques necessary to construct a character, as part of a safe, supportive ensemble. Actors will be introduced to further physical and vocal techniques to assist with developing their own process for characterization.

Acting Skills 3 –Performance : Building

The Fields of Flanders

1914 ... And the war to end all wars Was a century plus ago, And we really are slow learners, On what we ought to know.

The drums of war are beating, Come – heed the call to arms;

Forget your plough – your peaceful life, Leave your family and your farms.

Forget the thought of bedtime tales

To read your little boy; Tell him “Daddy’s got to go away, To play with big boy’s toys.”

on Skills 1 and Skill 2, actors will further develop their own acting methodology and techniques through workshops, exercises, individual tuition and rehearsals, to build a character in

By Lisa Plucknett, Maleny (March 2023)

Tell him they will teach you To aim, to fire, to kill;

To never ever feel remorse, regret; But a kind of evil thrill.

You’ll sail across the Seven Seas

To a town called Gay Paree; Or perhaps a beach excursion

To God Forbid – Gallipoli.

1918 Now – Ten thousand women wait in fear

In silence and in dread; And tell their children “Daddy’s gone No more stories to be read “

A thousand farms neglected, No fields of maize or corn; Ten thousand lonely women

Their trousseaus never worn. Have you seen the Fields of Flanders, Pink petals flutter down; Have you seen the Aussie flag half-mast, In a distant Belgian town. Have you heard a minute’s silence, Seen a thousand un-marked graves; And the tolling of a lonely bell

To mourn the passing of the brave. LEST WE FORGET

preparation for performance.

If you are interested in enrolling ($190/ term) please contact Darren Hayden at darrenahayden@hotmail.com or 0422 899 446.

from gardeners new to the area, for information about why gardening is different from the places where they had previously lived, both within Australia and overseas.

Clearly there was an information gap to be filled.

There were many things to consider like soil types (of which we have at least three), humidity, prevailing winds and altitude.

There are particular groups of plants that grow well, plus many natives, both

in fact weeds, or liable to escape from the garden? Just what insects apart from bees are in fact pollinators? Many questions to be answered.

Locals gave permission to use photographs and specialist writers were sought to cover particular plant groups. Nita advertised for locals to help write the book and Joan Dillon, a Hunchy resident, joined her.

Work on the project has took over 18 months, resulting in a full colour, informative book.

Both Joan and Nita are native plant

Yandina Country Music

Time: 11am Sunday May 7

Where: ‘Hall of Fame’ 24 Steggalls Road

Yandina ACMA welcomes four top quality guest artists to their fundraising country music concert also featuring talented act T’Bird performing your favourite Rock ‘n Roll favourites from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Incredible entertainment value for $15! Sausage sizzle and raffles.

For advanced bookings contact 0449 181638 or 0409 588939. Proceeds go to hall maintenance.

be found in most gardens.

Diverse plants increase the biodiversity in any garden, and provide homes and food for the local native fauna. Both gardeners have selected a wide variety of species for their own gardens.

Flowers, seeds and fruit are produced throughout the year for resident and visiting birds, as well as other fauna.

The text is being gifted to the community.

Once printing costs are covered, all money will be donated 50% to the Montville Village Association and 50% to the Mapleton

Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING APRIL 18

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

If you’ve suffered minor setbacks, don’t fret. Pursue what’s working and leave the rest behind. This week encourages a change of image - not because you’re looking jaded, but because you’re ready to tackle this crazy world on new terms. Your own. And if you can squeeze in enough time for a spend-up, all the better.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

You’re ready for enchantment and a whole lot more excitement. Fortunately, the cosmos agrees. With many of your zodiac neighbours still struggling, there are very few people around to disrupt your plans. Take this time to strengthen work strategies. New friendships also appear promising, as do financial prospects.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

Everyone seems to be discussing the kind of worries you overcame years ago. They want to explore every wrong turn, every mistake - in great detail. Thankfully, you’ve recognised the early warning signs, and made a break for it. Sometimes others just need to figure it out for themselves. You don’t need the extra anxiety.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

Take care not to confuse fantasy with reality this week. Despite your reputation for being detached, there are deep inner depths hidden beneath that sometimes cool exterior. This makes you a bit of a mystery, really. And perhaps you prefer it that way. After all, there’s no point in showing your entire hand, when one card at a time will do.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

Sometimes you have to wonder if someone up there’s just hitting the repeat button over and over again. Apologies, Leo, but it seems that your career is temporarily on hold. That’s not to say you should give up on your dreams. Just look to achieve them another time. That’s all the universe asks of you right now.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

This is a truth or dare kind of week - a time, perhaps, to talk from the heart. Maybe the answers won’t be what you wanted to hear, but at least everything is out in the open. If there’s a call for repairs, either to your home or a relationship, consider it like a fresh coat of paint - far less damaging than a sledgehammer. Keep an open mind.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

Librans are the among the most vibrant and energetic of the zodiac signs. Ruled by delectable Venus, you radiate an inquisitive nature and rarely do anything by halves. You’re an initiator - someone who loves to do, to bring about change. But this week too much relentless activity could be your downfall - so slip into the shadows for a while.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

With this week’s tetchy Mars, it’s definitely not the time to flirt with danger, make important decisions or try to reconcile relationships. The week ahead requires decisive handling as cosmic forces close the gates on unviable projects. There may be disappointments, arguments or financial setbacks. If so, just let go.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Whether you’re working in the office or at home, new ideas blaze a fiery trail. At home, your love-life is also set for a breakthrough. Indeed, this next week finds many Sagittarians cosmically charged with a renewed surge of satisfaction. The time’s right to start working towards long-standing dreams. Singles may even meet a new love.

Library and Community Centre. There are three book launches: Mapleton Library and Community Centre Wednesday 6pm on April 26, Rosetta Books Maleny on Friday 28 at 5pm, and Montville Villager Hall on May 3 at 6pm.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

Life can go by shockingly fast. Truth is, many people tend to drift aimlessly through life without specific goals. Sadly, they can coast along without a sense of purpose. Seek knowledge, Capricorn. Absorb as much information as you possibly can. And learn how to listen - especially to those with different world views than yours.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

This week brings an important turning point - a time when you’re free to attract whatever, or whoever, you please. For some, new work unfolds. Others enjoy the pleasures of requited romance. Just be wary of overly-dependent companions, particularly those who would happily fritter away your hard-earned cash.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

You may feel like you’re being pulled into many different directions. Perhaps a friend or loved one has a tad too much to say, or they’ll try to deceive you. Don’t be fooled by false promises. Think about what it is you want for a change, take charge and ditch those who don’t support you. Take control of your life.

Why the Cross?

When people hear about the brutal crucifixion of Jesus on the cross, it raises the question why was His death necessary. Why did Jesus have to come and die at all?

If God is all-loving, why couldn’t He simply forgive us? They are good questions that need an answer.

The problem is that humanity is broken and needed someone to save it.

Romans 3:23 says that, “…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Sin is like a disease or an addiction that we all suffer from. We will all struggle with something like pride, greed, anger, jealousy, betrayal, lust etc.

No matter how hard we try as individuals we can never save ourselves from sin.

We’re all in desperate need of salvation. We needed a saviour to come and rescue us, to take our punishment, to atone for our sins, and bring us back into

Palm Sunday at Calvary Lutheran

with Pastor Rod Jobe Church on the Rise Maleny

While God is all-loving he is also infinitely holy, righteous, and just. Our sin and rebellion against God had to be addressed and dealt with.

He couldn’t overlook sin as this would go against his perfect justice. However his perfect love couldn’t stand by and do nothing.

So God devised a masterful plan for humanity by taking His own son and nailing him to a cross for our sins. He took our punishment on the Cross.

Romans 5:6 “When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.”

Jesus made a way for us back to God. Whoever then puts their faith in Jesus, will find forgiveness and a restored relationship to God.

Holy week and Easter

In front of a backdrop of an empty tomb, seven year old Kai Brady reads a poem about victory in Jesus at the Landsborough Seventh Day Adventist Church.

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY CALVARY CONGREGATION

You are most WELCOME to join us

9.00am each Sunday Reed Street, Glasshouse Mtns (next to RSL) Sunday School, Women’s Fellowship, Bible Study

Contact: 5439 9341 or 5496 9671 www.glasshousemountains.lutheran.org.au

Contributed by Elizabeth Nolan members of Glasshouse Country Uniting Church were kept very busy during the first week of April. They began with the monthly ecumenical Men’s Breakfast on Saturday 1st with those present enjoying breakfast before the April Fool’s joke – a woman ‘speaker’ who made them do the talking! Palm Sunday morning 2nd April included the procession with palms and a fully decorated church. Tuesday 4th saw a Children’s Craft Easter Fun day

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah

Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough

Sunday 9am: 45 Cedar Street, Maleny Ph: 5430 9390 9am to 1pm Mon-Fri www.caloundracatholicparish.net

BEERWAH CHURCH 27 Beerwah Parade

Sundays 9 30am & Kids Church

Arise Youth: Fri 7pm (grade: 7-12 | term time)

E: wecare@cotr.org.au W: churchontherise.org.au

MALENY CHURCH Maleny Sports Park, via Porter’s Lane

Sundays 9.30am & Kids Church

E: info@cotrmaleny.org W: cotrmaleny.org

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church

29 Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah

Come and worship with us

Beerwah – Sunday 8.30am

Peachester Community Church –last Sunday of the month 5.30pm

Minister: Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan

Ph. 0448 358 774 Email: churchgcuc@gmail.com

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour (Includes Children and Youth programs)

11:00am - Worship Service

First Saturday of the monthCommunity Lunch

Contact p: 0424 901 301

f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

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Palms beautifully arranged, palms being waved for a processional entry at beginning of service remembering Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, beginning of Holy Week.

with games, crafts and the Easter story plus lunch and morning tea of hot cross buns. Over the day some 21 children and 20 adults attended. Good Friday 7th was more solemn with hymns and songs interspersed with readings from

the Gospel of Matthew’s passion story and an offering for mission work around the world. The cross was transformed on Easter Sunday morning as church members brought flowers to decorate it representing the new life of Resurrection.

Contributed by Jill Schefe

WEED FILES

Weeds in the backyard or the back paddock are an unavoidable consequence of owning a little patch of local paradise.

At this time of the year, there are some weeds that you need to take more notice of. Today I’ll just highlight two – one for the backyarder and one for the back-paddocker (if that’s an actual noun).

For the back-paddocker – Groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia)

GROUNDSEL bush is a declared pest plant under State legislation and so must be controlled by landholders.

It originates from Florida, USA and was first brought to Brisbane in 1900 as a garden ornamental shrub.

It grows as a densely branched shrub ground up to about 3m high and can be found anywhere from open paddocks, to forests, to watercourses. They can even tolerate brackish areas, growing right up against mangrove forests.

It’s stems are green and supple when young and turn woody and brown as they mature, and they have 2-5cm long, 1-3cm wide whitish-green lobed leaves.

Interestingly, they are separate male or female plants, with the male plants flowering before the females.

Male Groundsel bush has yellowish flower buds, while the females produce bunches of small, fluffy white flowers.

Each female plant can produce hundreds of thousands of seeds which can float a long way in the wind.

As the weedy shrub has now come into flower, it’s important that any Groundsel bush be eliminated before their fluffy seeds blow across the landscape.

Control them now by hand pulling or digging, or by using an appropriate herbicide. But if you only have scattered plants, it’s a good idea, before the control, to carefully remove the flowering heads, bag them and bin these in your general waste bin (not the green waste bin).

For the backyarder – Silverleaf desmodium (Desmodium uncinatum)

You might also know this pesky plant as ‘velcro weed’ owing to it’s very annoying and persistently grippy seeds which stick to clothes and pet hair like velcro. This is because it is covered with tiny hairs with a hooked end.

It is an introduced legume plant from South America, which is used as a pasture fodder plant for cattle.

Unfortunately, it also grows just as well outside of a paddock, and can become a pest plant along roadsides, in gardens and on acreage land.

It is distinguished from its cousin, Greenleaf desmodium, by having a sliver splash of colour on the leaf – so hence the ‘silverleaf’ part of the name.

Being a legume, it has a good solid taproot, so hand removal means removing as much of the root as possible.

It can be sprayed with an appropriate broadleaf weed killer (something like ‘Kamba-M’).

Or buy a cow. Make sure you take all the seeds off your clothes and put them in a bag and in the bin; otherwise you’ll just spread it around your block even more.

Thinking

Thinking

Silverleaf desmodium

Dogs and desmodium don’t mix

Groundsel bush (image courtesy Biosecurity Queensland)

MALENY & HINTERLAND

27 Hakea Avenue MALENY

Sitting high on an elevated 1042m 2 block, in a quiet street within easy walking distance of Maleny township, you will love this quality home with high ceilings and timber floors.

• Spacious home with a clever floor plan and high ceilings throughout

• Beautifully landscaped block with outlook over nature reserve

• Open plan dining and living area with hardwood floors and 2.7m ceilings

• Two covered decks; perfect for entertaining and breezes

• Large studio space underneath

This attractive home is a rare find in the market; don’t miss your opportunity to secure a quality home in a position surrounded by nature!

WELCOME TO THE MARKET

4 2 2

FOR SALE

Price by Negotiation INSPECT

By Appointment

Jess Luthje 0438 616 064 jess@malenyrealestate.com

WELCOME TO THE MARKET

Price by Negotiation

Millett 0477 702 073 rodney@malenyrealestate.com

44

Benecke Road BALMORAL RIDGE

Perched beautifully, this federation style single level home sits perfectly to capture a gorgeous rural outlook and views to the Sunshine Coast.

• Welcoming entrance with landscaped gardens and generous green spaces to play

• High ceilings throughout with a pitched ceiling in the open dining and living space

• Large sliding doors in the main living area deliver picture perfect views

• Delightful French Provincial style kitchen with walk-in pantry and loads of storage

• The living, dining and kitchen area is the heart of the home

Much loved, this home has undergone a thoughtful renovation and offers modern family living at its best.

WELCOME TO THE MARKET

This fabulous country estate set on 49 acres spoils you for choice, whether you’re looking to start a hobby farm with cattle and horses, or to simply enjoy as a private haven.

• Recently refurbished and renovated 1940’s farmhouse

• Second dwelling with two large bedrooms

• Glorious views down to the dam and its wildlife, the Woodford valley and across to the neighbouring ranges

• Established income streams; coffee hut and party hire venue

• Access all over the property, a flowing creek & dam, and an abundant water supply

Large land parcels of this calibre don’t present themselves to the Hinterland market often - it offers a clever blend of lifestyle, income potential and natural beauty around every corner.

6 10 3

FOR SALE

Contact Agent INSPECT

By Appointment

Rodney Millett 0477 702 073 rodney@malenyrealestate.com

WELCOME TO THE MARKET

1055 Landsborough Maleny Road MALENY

Only a 5-minute drive to the charming township of Maleny sits t his lowset home. Set back from the road it’s on a 2138m 2 parcel of near level and usable land with plenty of space for the shed, boat or caravan or whatever your heart desires.

Investors delight with excellent tenants in place until October 2023. Don’t miss your chance to inspect this entry level offering before it’s gone!

• Stylish kitchen with ample bench space, electric oven and sto vetop

• Open plan living

• 2 x 5000 Gallon tanks for plenty of water storage

• Spacious covered patio, perfect for entertaining

• North facing home

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

Anzac Day between the hours of 7.30am – 11am

Simpson St. in the vicinity of Peachester Rd. Beerwah Peachester Rd. between entrance to Beerwah Marketplace shops and Simpson St. Turner St. between nominated driveway and Peachester Rd. Beerwah

ANZAC DAY NOTICE

Beerwah & District RSL Sub-Branch

Dawn Service: 4am for 4.28am Turner Park Beerwah

March: Form up Coochin Creek Co-Op 8.30am for 9.30 am stepoff

Main Service: Turner Park Cenotaph approx. 10am

Refreshments available afterwards at “The Local Beerwah” (next to K Hub) Beerwah Market Place

Notice of Praecipe

Linda Maria Long© and Ricky Gene Warhurst© of Curra, Queensland, are not voluntary transactors in commerce, and are the irrefutable Holders in Due Course of our properties and all associated copyright protected Trade Names since unrebutted lawful Conveyance/Reconveyance respectively, to the Land and Soil jurisdiction of Terra Australis also known as the Commonwealth of Australia Public Recording Number RPP4463900051002827286603, and RPP4463900051002827285606 Proclamation

Date 6th March, 2023. Thus severing usufruct subjugation ties with the occupying corporate government of Australia in its entirety. Immediately cease and desist any further infringement upon these copyright protected nancial instruments and cease and desist misaddressing Linda Maria Long© and Ricky Gene Warhurst© and in fraudulent debased Dog-Latin, GLOSSA.

DESERT DREAMS

Love Maleny & Glass House Mountains

‘You made me become a better Australian’ Please contact me for art & craft lessons. Quality references from QLD Education, Have worked for St Vincents and Erowal nursing homes. Dementia experienced. Please call 5479 1702 after 7.30pm. Staff also wanted (please leave message)

COURSES & TUITION

GUITAR, PIANO ACCORDION & MUSIC Theory lessons. Professional caring teachers. Ph Bob 5494 7568 or 0411 959 157.

TUTORING OFFERED (ALL AGES)

$40 per hour. University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Science. English and Science preferred but can be flexible. Happy to send my resume upon request. Phone 0484 615 525

CARS, BIKES, CARAVANS & BOATS

CASH FOR CARS

Scrap metal bins supplied (conditions apply)

Call Bryan & Leanne Eaton 1300 132 013 or 0414 925 890

Servicing Locals for over 20 yrs

CLEANING

ALWAYS TIDY & CLEAN Comprehensive service for domestic & commercial clients. Reliable, experienced & fully insured.

Ph. 0452 569 243

HOBBYIST APIARY SALE

Forced by ill health

Located at Glass House Mountains

Consists of:

• 10 double box full depth hives & tables, spare empty boxes & flat-pack materials

to make many more. Hives are well populated and working well.

• Electric decapping knife and cappings

strainer tub.

• 2 frame spinner driven by 240v variable speed motor

• 2 s/steel honey strainers (fit 0n tubs)

• Numerous white tubs – 2 sizes

• Numerous hive tools.

SELLING AT $6000

Please phone Andy on 0499 448 641

SPORT RESULTS

Range Croquet Club

Contributed by Ken Barker

SEVERAL interclub and social games have been played recently. On Thursday, Sarah Widin, Donna Manning, Lynette Evans and Ken Barker played ricochet pennants at Headland Buderim club against a team from Headland Buderim consisting of Russell Robinson, Cheryl Moodie, Shirley Eames, and Arch Morrison. Ken lost to Russell 13 – 16; Sarah beat Cheryl 24 – 9; while Lynette and Donna were just edged out in a very close encounter with Shirley and Arch 14 –15. Headland took the rubber 2 – 1.

In social play that afternoon Sarah beat Lynette 26 – 11 while, in a friendly game of doubles, Wallace Roy and Sally Adams went down 4 – 11 to Kath Smith and Helen Andrews.

ESTATE TO RENT

TO RENT - ONE BEDROOM UNIT, $185 per week. Suit mature, single person. Phone 0439 960 208.

&

LIVESTOCK

5494 0008 31 MORONEY PLACE BEERWAH Mon-Fri 8am – 5.30pm Thurs til 6pm Sat 7.30am-12noon Pet shop, pet food & care, flea & tick treatment, stock feed & supplies Your friendly local pet shop

Dianne Horseman and Lynette won their Bray pennants rubber away on Saturday against Caloundra two games to one. Dianne lost to Don Helmrich 11 – 18; Lynette beat Kerry Helmrich 9 – 7. The deciding doubles game against the same opponents in a particularly exciting game with an interesting finish was won, by golden hoop, 14 – 13.

FOR SALE

A new home with a legal structural warranty. Good size living, dining/ kitchen, air conditioned living area, fans in bedrooms with moderate sized balcony front and rear. Large garden shed. 2 car accommodation, and a very large beautiful garden. The home is situated in the Sunshine Hinterland. Over 50’s residential Palmwoods Tropical Village. Offers over $390,000. For any enquiries please call 0421 005 121.

WANTED TO BUY FIREWOOD

VINYL RECORDS & TOYS , breakfast cereal toys, Matchbox cars, tin toys, dolls, vintage surfboards. Text or phone Steve 0421 030 056.

GOOD DRY HARDWOOD split from $140/ cubic metre, plus delivery.

Phone 0419 784 642.

USED CARS WANTED Locally owned SAME DAY SERVICE CAR REMOVALS $50 - $5,000 7.30am - 11am & 3pm - 4.30pm info@glasshousepetretreat.com.au www.glasshousepetretreat.com.au

On Sunday social play prevailed with the two heroines of the Bray relaxing in a two (Donna and Lynette) v one (Dianne). The attached photo shows Donna and Lynette stretching out on a balmy afternoon, enjoying the sun and the stressless play. They lost 4 – 11 but enjoyed every moment. Nick Cram played Ken and was unlucky to lose 10 – 19. Sarah played turnabout with Carol Payne to team up with Carole Atkinson against Wallace and Helen. All those ideas on one lawn led to a 7 – 5 result in the second team’s favour.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am

Our web address is: https:// rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704.

Horse Riding @ Rossi’s Horse Riding @ Rossi's

Lessons for Beginners

Winston Domestic Short Hair

Age: 6 years 5 months

Sex: Male

Adoption Fee: $125

Weight: 4.5 kg

Landsborough, 9 Caloundra St

Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm. Sat 8am – 1pm Phone: 5494 1337

Glass House Mountains, 3/11 Bruce Parade, Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm Phone: 5438 7177

This ad is sponsored by www.glasshousevets.com.au

Summary: Winston is a lovely ginger boy who was sadly surrendered to us. He is finding life at the refuge a bit stressful so we are seeking a quieter home for him. He was an affectionate boy at his previous home and we are starting to have the pleasure of giving him neck rubs and hearing him purr. But he will need lots of space, time and patience to really feel at home. His ideal home would be one where he can be adored as the one and only and live a nice, peaceful life.

Eddie100+ Club

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Unknown

Age: 4 years 8 months

Male

Adoption Fee: $149

Weight: 35 kg

Summary: Handsome Eddie came to us very timid but he has come out of his shell quite a bit during his long wait for a home and his sweet temperament has made him a volunteer favourite. Eddie will need a family with patience as he may take a bit of time to settle. Due to his timid nature, we would not recommend he be rehomed with another dog or small children. He’s also not good with cats. Eddie has basic training, walks well on the lead and is housetrained. If you think you have the time and patience to make a new life-long friend, come and meet Eddie today.

Phone 5494 5275 info@sippycreek.com.au www.sippycreek.com.au or find us on Facebook

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by David Hayes

FRIDAY 14.04.23 Men’s Club Championship Pairs Rd 1. Brian Squires and John Annakin def Simon Richter (Sub Hayden Flood) and Zach Flood 21-17. Brendan Freshwater and Rodney Sharpe def Bob Cross and Kerry Munster 25-10. Mick Borchers and Riley Patterson def Keith Hopkins and Lindsay Henderson 22-17. Paul Chirgwin and Jack Chirgwin def Peter Bousen and Grant Podmore 18-16. Darcy Wilson and Vic Muscat def Eamon Wibberley and Peter Wibberley 23-18. Kevin Cook and Gavin Linnan def Don Teirney and Graham

Nicholson 26-15. David Hayes and Bruce

Malcomson def Frank “Hollywood”

Buckley and David Booth 19-15. Mac

Townson and Rob Scullion def Troy

German and Bill Tumbridge 19-16 In the 1st Ladies Singles semi, Chris Freshwater def Marilyn Podmore 25-23.

Saturday 15.04 Rd 2 Men’s Championship Pairs.

Brendan Freshwater and Rodney

Sharpe def Brian Squires and John

Annakin 24-18. Paul Chirgwin and Jack

Chirgwin def Mick Borchers and Riley

Patterson 30-13. Kevin Cook and Gavin

Linnan def Darcy Wilson and Vic Muscat

23-14. Mac Townson and Rob Scullion def

David Hayes and Bruce Malcomson 22-13.

Ladies second Semi Final Di Hume def

Barb Whitfield 25-20.

Sunday 16.04.23 Mens Semi Finals

9.30am.

Brendan Freshwater and Rodney

Sharpe def last year’s Champions Jack

Chirgwin and Paul Chirgwin 21-17. Mac

Townson and Rob Scullion def Kevin Cook and Gavin Linan 18-15. Mac Townson and Rob Scullion def Brendan Freshwater and Rodney Sharpe 26-15 in the final.

Champion of Champion Fours 8.30am at Woombye Bowls Club this Saturday for both the Men and Ladies.

My little pony is going to nationals

MOOLOOLAH Pony Club rider Hayley Wall has qualified to compete in the Pony Club Nationals Championship this year, after coming first in the under 12’s 70cm class.

The 10-year-old qualified for nationals at the Bundaberg PCQ States Championship and was picked in the zone six team at the state event.

Herself and her horse Black Layce competed in three show jumping events, however it’s the social side of the sport that Hayley loves the most.

“What I love about Pony Club is the friends I get to meet, and how amazing the competitors are, and my horses… well they are amazing,” Hayley said.

“It’s very fun to be zooming around on the horses when competing in show jumping.”

Her mother Kelly, spoke about how exciting it was for her and her daughter when they found out she qualified for what would be her biggest Pony Club event yet.

“She was so excited when she found out she made it to nationals, and for me as her mum it was exceptional obviously,” Kelly said.

“The group of riders at the states were all so beautiful, everyone cheers each other on, and each one deserved a position, it came down to the last 90cm jump to determine the scores.”

Hayley has been around horses and in the Pony Club since she was two years old, but only recently started competing in show jumping events four years ago.

The Mooloolah Pony Club also had an additional five riders competing at the

Volleyball medals galore

College (GCC), claiming silver medals, alongside two GCC teams who placed 4th and 11th.

They also competed in the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships from March 27-30, with the pair winning a gold medal in the under 14’s boys category.

Carrie Shaw, Ashton’s mum, said she was incredibly proud of both boys, and although the duo are new to the sport competitively, her son has played since he was a young child.

Ashton and Jye in action. Picture:

Rogue Gun Photography

“They were the only year 7 team at the schools cup they were playing up against year 8 teams, so it’s a pretty big achievement,” she said.

“We are so proud of him, there’s a lot of pressure on them at that age and they put a lot of pressure on themselves too, but just the way they hold themselves is pretty cool.”

state championship on April 2- 5, with rider Laura Olive winning their respective class.

Willow Duncombe won reserve champion in their class, and Sienna Rudd, Jade Wood and Ivy Harris all made it into their zone team for show jumping.

The Pony Club Nationals Championship will be in Perth this year however a date is not confirmed yet.

Doggies are dominating

THE Beerwah Bulldogs had a successful weekend in their first home games for the season, with all senior teams except the C Grade side coming out victorious.

In the first game of the day, the

comfortably beating Noosa 28-6. In the final game, the A Grade Beerwah Bulldogs dominated the Pirates in a gruelling match, resulting in a sin bin

Reegan Hicks in actions

5 GAMES

THE POLLIE - ANDREW POWELL

Titans Knights

Your Member for Glass House 5318 8100 glass.house@parliament.qld.gov.au

Knights Bulldogs Raiders Warriors Dragons Roosters Robert Ingram

ROUND:

TOTAL:

67

Rugby League

Gwen

Eels Rabbitohs Storm

5435 2134

4

71

Storm

Ron Horne Panthers Knights Rabbitohs Storm

Raiders Broncos Dragons Titans

1

72

SWAMP

WEEKLY CROSSWORD

JUST FOR LAUGHS SUDOKU

GALLAGHER opened the morning newspaper and was dumbfounded to read in the obituary column that

The trooper says, “Then why do I smell wine?”

The priest looks at the bottle and says, “Good