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from the editor Mitch Gaynor THAT’S a wrap from us for 2023.

It’s dicey trying to capture a year in a few sentences but the past 12 months certainly felt different from 2022.

Last year seemed more an exercise in getting to the finishing line.

Floods and the wash-up and uncertainty from the pandemic had rightly left people exhausted and certainly sceptical.

This year has seemed to have more of an onwards and upwards vibe about it.

But just a little peak into the rear view mirror reminds us what kind of year we had across the hinterland.

Seemingly in the blink of an eye we started careening towards drought conditions and sure enough floods were replaced by serious fires.

We reported on the heroic efforts of our firefighters and the way the community rallied to help.

A mix of our wonderful Hinterland community groups and residents getting into the Christmas spirit.

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The Beerwah Bulldogs first Grand Final win was surely a highlight in sport.

We held the council to account when required, highlighted community concerns over the Glasshouse quarry expansion; saving Peachester Forest; the

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Expo returns to Maleny Hinterland community club showcase returns to Maleny showgrounds in 2024

By Sonia Isaacs THE Australia Day Hinterland Expo will once again return to its original format at the Maleny Showgrounds, with organisers hoping to attract large crowds to the community club showcase and family fun day.

Hosted by the Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club (MDSRC), this will be the first time since 2020 that the Aussie Day Expo will be firing up again to its full capacity with all activities and stallholders in the one location at the Maleny Showgrounds.

MDRSC’s Rick Vickers , said it felt fantastic to be returning to showgrounds in 2024, and he said organisers were hoping to attract over 1000 visitors to the Friday January 26 event. He said the morning would be jam packed with around 50 community clubs and organisations showcasing a vast array of local sport, recreation and service groups for people to join in,

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Rick said the morning will kick off at 7am with the Apex Breakfast followed by the Flag Raising Ceremony at TS CENTAUR and New Citizens’

Ceremony at 8.15am .

This will then be followed by the official start of the Australia Day Expo festivities, family games and activities from 9am-12.30pm.

“The expo is all about fun and finding out more about what our wonderful local organisations, sporting groups and clubs can offer, and what else is available for people and families

to make the most of their leisure time and new ways and opportunities to become involved with their community here in the Hinterland,” Rick said.

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Aussie Day Expo means everybody can come along and join in and enjoy some great traditional style games and age category events such as ‘old school’ egg and spoon races, the popular gumboot throw, thong relay, and tug-o- war.

For those feeling more adventurous, be challenged in the 50m obstacle race or have a go and try your hand at croquet, netball, tennis,or pickleball.

There will be live performances from the local Ukelele group and Maleny Singers, as well as demonstrations of tai chi and taekwondo. Volunteers from the Rural Fire Service will be in action with their truck, and the event will feature many interesting displays and information on offer.

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

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Youth crime not off the rails: police

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By Sonia Isaacs QUEENSLAND Police Service (QPS) has confirmed charges have been laid in relation to two separate break and enter offences occurring at Aussie World Subway (December 5) and Beerwah Village and Marketplace (December 7).

Beerwah Police Senior Sergeant, Brendan Davis, confirmed a 19-year-old Currimundi man and 31-year-old Pialba man had been charged in relation to the Subway Aussie World incident.

He also confirmed that an 18-year-old Bellmere man had been charged in relation to the break and enter of two local businesses; Beerwah Domino’s and Beerwah Nail Bar in the early hours of December 7.

The 18-year-old was also charged with the theft of a Subaru vehicle from a business on Free Street Beerwah.

Senior Sergeant, Brendan Davis, said while acknowledging there was a periodic element to crime statistics, over the last three years he had not witnessed

any major increase in crime around the Beerwah area.

He said while it was important to be mindful and acknowledge that any crime had a direct impact on those affected, more often than not, offenders in recent major crime offences came from outside the area.

“Despite what some in our community may think, there is not an influx of major youth crime here in Beerwah,” Sergeant Davis said.

“For example, the break and enter offences that occurred recently at local Beerwah Businesses were conducted by an adult male who had come into the area rather than by residents of the division.”

He said while there was no doubt that there were some local kids that may be a “bit rough around the edges” generally he wasn’t seeing the severity of offences that many other regions experienced with some of their youth offenders.

“Some of the problems we have here relate to being on the railway, however we still have a bit of a country town feel here,” he said.

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Fury grows as petition launched and deadline extended

By Sonia Isaacs A New State Government petition opposing Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Alternative has already attracted nearly 1700 votes.

The fierce opposition to the proposal that would require potentially 120 home resumptions in Elimbah, Caboolture and Moodlu, has also forced Transport and Main Roads to extend the deadline for submissions to February 2024.

It comes after hundreds of people packed the Elimbah

Soldiers Memorial Hall to hear from local politicians.

It was standing room only at the December 13 meeting, with hundreds spilling outside as State Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell, Member for Pumicestone, Ali King, and Division 12 Councillor, Tony Latter spoke to distressed homeowners.

Residents had been left frustrated and upset after TMR lobbed the proposed routes only weeks before the Christmas break, with a deadline of January 22 for

submissions.

The evening provided a forum for community members to express their frustration, and raise their concerns while also galvanising a strategy to ensure a systematic and co-ordinated community response.

Mr Powell officially endorsed a parliamentary petition calling for the current corridor route consultation to be terminated.

“Queensland citizens draws to the attention of the

House concerns about the proposed Bruce Highway Western Alternative – Stage 4 Transport Corridor, highlighting its negative impact on homes, livelihoods agriculture, wildlife, First Nations sites, and the environment,” the petition states.

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“The lack of government consultation and timing is causing unnecessary stress and anxiety.”

Principal petitioner, Jason Smith, said the community had been caught completely “off guard and left uninformed” by TMR’s proposal. He said he was disgusted by the disregard shown by TMR towards residents throughout the entire process.

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have attended the TMR information sessions is that the community is not being consulted – we are being told, and we don’t accept that,” he said.

Mr Smith said the community was not against progress and development, however they clearly felt the current route was unacceptable and wanted an alternative route option further west considered. He also said the community had requested a more reasonable consultation and response period.

Member for Pumicestone, Ali King, acknowledged the process and proposal had

been “upsetting and distressing” for many people and she would continue to advocate for her constituents.

She confirmed she had been speaking with TMR Regional Director, Scott Whittaker, and was able to secure an extension of the community consultation process until February 9, 2024. sonia@gcnews. com.au

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Backflip promise Councillors promise to take Australia Day Awards to voters

By Sonia Isaacs SOME Sunshine Coast councillors are promising to campaign to reinstate the scrapped Australia Day Awards if re-elected at the March 2024 local government elections.

A majority of councillors voted to rebadge the awards as the UNSESCO Biosphere - Community Awards at a council workshop earlier this year.

The new awards are focused on sustainability and environmental achievements.

Councillors in support of the move said a decline in participation numbers, cultural sensitivities and the loss of key sponsorship, were key factors.

But a lack of community consultation and the fact the vote was not taken to an ordinary meeting, concerned some councillors.

Division 2 Councillor, Terry Landsberg, Division 5 Councillor, Winston Johnston and Division 7’s Ted Hungerford all opposed the move.

Cr Landsberg described it as “an embarrassment” and said that if re-elected, he would push to reinstate the awards.

“This decision is extremely disappointing and an embarrassment to our communities who have supported these awards on the coast for over 60 years,” he said.

Cr Johnston, and Cr

Hungerford, both said they Christian Dickson, said there Biosphere (awards) very believed the community were valid reasons for the much aligned with the should have been engaged decision including a decline previous awards,” she said. and consulted, and the in participation numbers A spokesperson for matter taken to debate and cultural sensitivities. former sponsor, UniSC, at an Ordinary Council “Council then looked at said while they proudly Meeting. ways to provide a new date sponsored a range of In a written response to and name for the awards activities and programs concerned constituents, to help people across the across the region, “they Cr Johnston said he entire community feel more reviewed their mix of believed the change included,” he said. sponsored programs to be “insulting to the Division 9 Councillor, regularly.” community”.

Maria Suarez, said council Division 1 Councillor, He said it was Rick Baberowski, said a disappointing he supported the outcome and decision, adding it that he had asked was never a step back repeatedly for from Council’s support council officers of Australia Day. He to carry out did acknowledge that community the way the awards consultation. were announced to “I strongly believe the community was (this change) “naive”. to be an insult “It was never in to previous my mind that this recipients and would take away from our community in our commitments general,” he said. to Australia Day, GC&M News what was obvious understands the was we were seeing decision was made a steady decline in following an hour applications,” he said. long discussion at Division 5 Councillor, Winston Johnston.

Cr Baberowski an October council said at the same time workshop attended by wanted to continue to Council wanted to raise councillors, council staff recognise community the profile of its Biosphere and the Sunshine Coast achievements. status which was marking Biosphere committee, She said since council its first year. which comprised of both amalgamated, the awards “The Biosphere is one internal and external had never been held on of those aspects of our stakeholders and included Australia Day, and the move community that we really Sunshine Coast Council to rebrand was due to a want people to understand CEO, Emma Thomas. decline in sponsorship and is profound and important,” Mayor Mark Jamieson and community nominations. he said.

Division 8’s Jason O’Pray “We always wanted to “We wanted to attach were understood to be celebrate that and celebrate some community activity absent from the vote. the people within it and or awards to it to give it Division 6 Councillor the categories within the profile.”

New year will be a pivot point with long-term local implications COMMENT

By Sandy Zubrinich Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair With both local and state government elections in 2024, we will see leadership changes happening at both levels of government. This is major pivot point.

With the changing of the guard at a state level, we also know that both Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson and Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart will not be standing again, so the Sunshine Coast region is poised for change.

Both local government areas have different growth and development aspirations and constraints, and both are determined to protect the natural environment and lifestyle whilst consolidating an innovative economic future and strong cohesive communities.

What we need, as one of the fastest growing populations in Queensland and Australia, are leaders with vision and strategies and, most importantly, the ability to garner community support to implement those strategies.

High population growth has already placed great pressure on our economic and social infrastructure

and the lack of vision and funding by state and federal governments to deliver the infrastructure essential to support this population growth, has been frequently played out in the media and advocated to all three tiers of government by industry groups such as SCBC. Too much time has been lost by the three tiers of government not agreeing on regional infrastructure priorities and not committing, or upholding funding commitments to deliver priority infrastructure. The blame game needs to stop.

Aside from the investment in the Bruce Highway, this region has repeatedly experienced road and rail funding commitments being changed, deferred or cancelled. What hasn’t changed is the population growth projected for this region, and on that measure alone, it demands immediate funding for those transport projects previously committed to – whichever tier or colour of government.

Most of all, our new mayors must be able and prepared to stand above the politics and ensure council staff deliver those community services that are the remit of councils, efficiently and effectively.

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Beerwah Police Station Crew getting into the Christmas Spirit

Even in the holiday season QPS only a phonecall away He said many people may not be aware that the station also had a dedicated ‘blue phone’ located out the front of the building. No matter what the day or time, if assistance is required the blue phone will connect people directly with a communication team who could action a local operations response.

The QPS team at Beerwah Police Station want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

They also want the community to know that officers are available and on call 24/7 during the festive season.

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000 or for a police matter requiring requiring officer assistance call policelink 131 444.

Acting Sargent Michael Collins from Beerwah Police Station said even when the front desk staff were not in attendance, officers from the station were available on call and that QPS officers were only a phone call away.

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as they are often left poorly secured and are often easy to disguise once taken.

Number plate theft is still an issue across the district, if you haven’t already collected your non reversible screws from Beerwah Police Station, please drop in during business hours when our administration staff are available. The screws have been supplied for free from Neighbourhood Watch Queensland so come in and get yours.

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Just a reminder that Beerwah Station is manned 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year by police, if you need police assistance, please call 131 444 or in an emergency 000.

The counter is open for general enquiries from 8am to 4pm when our administration staff are rostered, with closures on public holidays as per usual business arrangements.

Holiday Home and Vehicle Security

It’s that time of year when many of us are planning to get away for a bit of a break, this makes it a great time to review your home security. Ensure that all doors and windows can be locked securely even small windows. If possible get a neighbour to collect mail and take bins in if you are going to be away from home.

If you have other vehicles such as cars or trailers that will be left at home make sure that they are also properly secured. Don’t leave car keys in obvious places or easy view through windows or doors, offenders regularly break into homes in order to obtain vehicle keys.

Trailers are a regular target

Road Safety

As always at this time of year road safety is a massive issue. There are so many added risks over the holiday period including the general increase in traffic volume many of which may not be as familiar with the local area.

Sudden downpours after extended hot weather can make road surfaces slippery or cause flash flooding.

Make sure your vehicle and particularly your tyres are in a roadworthy condition before heading off on a long road trip and remember it’s better to arrive safely than to overtake that one more car. Be patient and kind to other road users and enjoy your holiday.

Thank you

There are so many people that help make our job better including the great community that we work in. I do have to nominate a few stand outs on behalf of the officers at Beerwah Station though, in no particular order. Thanks to Brian our volunteer in policing who has had so many health issues recently but keeps turning up to chip in where he can, thanks to Norma who brightens our lives every week and thanks to all the people that acknowledge or appreciate us in various small ways throughout the year.

Thank you also to all the businesses that support our Blue Light events from everyone that agrees to have posters and flyers in store to help get the word out to our lovely sponsors who have been with us for so many years including Woolworths Beerwah, Fresh and Save Beerwah, Australia Zoo and the Big Kart Track. Thanks also to our newest supporter Meat @ Landsborough who generously supplied the sausages at our most recent event. They are all so appreciated, and we really couldn’t do it without them.

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THE highly anticipated annual art festival Sculpture on the Edge, has been transformed into 18 day sensory extravaganza. This year the event showcasing the very best in sculpture and installation ran from from Thursday, November 23 through to Sunday, December 10, at Flaxton Gardens.

Brisbane based artist, Mela Cooke, was crowned winner of the People’s Choice award for her beautifully evocative bronze sculpture, Halcyon Days.

For the Artist’s Choice Peer award, talented sculpture artist Jean Bennett won the honour for her piece, Landscape Within. Arts Connect Inc’s art extravaganza is

based around their highly contested sculpture competition, with a wide range of local and Queensland based artists selected as finalists for 2023. There were numerous works available for sale throughout the multi week event, and was open to the public everyday from 8am4pm, with artist talks and tours on offer too.

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What sets this competition apart is its commitment to sustainability, requiring participants to work exclusively with sustainably harvested native timbers, weed timbers, or repurposed materials.

The selected finalists will take centre stage at the Maleny Wood Expo, scheduled for May 4 to 6, 2024, at the Maleny Showgrounds.

Organised by the environmental nonprofit Barung Landcare, the Maleny Wood Expo celebrates its 25th year and is renowned as one of Australia’s premier wood shows. With a history of attracting up to 10,000 attendees, the expo serves as a platform to foster an appreciation for woodworking and

sustainable timber use.

Woodworkers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, are encouraged to submit their entries, contributing to a diverse showcase of talent. The competition emphasizes sustainability, promoting works that combine environmental stewardship with artistic brilliance.

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Christmas community news

Garden Club Xmas Zonta is in the Christmas spirit Zonta Club of Blackall Range had a celebratory Christmas dinner on November 21, the last for 2023. This was preceded by our annual packing event.

Essential toiletries for women seeking refuge went into pretty handmade bags and this year we also assembled basic pantry items for the emergency accommodation.

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Contributed by Patricia Bradford OUR Peachester Garden Club Christmas break up, held at Vianta, turned out to be a little more memorable then expected.

The hard working staff did a wonderful job, under trying conditions, to supply us with a delicious meal with limited facilities, due to a power outage to the kitchen. A big thank you to the staff for a great effort.

All joined in singing a selection of well known Christmas carols, with Australian versions, accompanied by John and Suella on their ukuleles.

A few members kept us laughing with some funny Christmas themed jokes.

Numbers were drawn out for members to select a Christmas gift. We finished the day by joining in singing a few Beatles songs, and for the finale, the Seekers The Carnival Is Over. An enjoyable day was had by all.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will meet again in 2024 at the garden of Brenda and Rod Baldwin, Thursday, January 18 at 9.30am. All welcome, phone 54969169 for more info.

Rita and Gillian about to get us underway on our annual packing night. toy and a gift for a woman completed the package.

A big thanks to Rotary for

their community grant so we could add extra items for women and children.

Gift Giving Xmas wishes to you tree appeal Jeff Bodley showing off a couple of gifts.

A BIG shout out to Beerwah BoQ’s Rachel Cameron for her efforts in rallying the community all in the name of a good cause.

Over 40 gifts were donated by the community and BoQ, with gifts to be distributed to the Salvation Army. The Glasshouse Country Senior Citz Club made many generous donations to this great cause.

Season’s Greetings from Peachester History Committee and Heritage Centre. We are closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, next open day at the Heritage Centre will be Sunday, January 28.

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Glasshouse Country Toastmaster’s giving tradition to Church on the Rise FOR the last couple of years, the members from Glasshouse Country Toastmaster’s Club have been donating food vouchers to the Church on the Rise.

The church is using these vouchers to put together Christmas hampers, to give to families making their Christmas a bit more special.

We would especially like to thank our local Beerwah supermarket Woolworths for their ongoing support over the years.

Christmas is a time for giving and we in Toastmasters are happy to be a part of the tradition of helping others less fortunate than us.

Pictured is Martine Goedhart, presenting pastor Aaron Jackson with the gift vouchers.

Christmas breakfast

SINCE 2001, the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre has been hosting the Christmas Day Community Breakfast event.

The free BBQ breakfast hosts around 300 people and is a beautiful way to bring

the community together and create a sense of belonging and inclusivity. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate the holiday season as one community.

Supported by Sunshine Coast

Council, local businesses, service clubs, and community members who volunteer, the Christmas Day Community Breakfast event is open to all.

Monday, December 25, 8am-10am, 17 Bicentenary lane, Maleny.

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Christmas in QLD

’TWAS the night before Christmas, And all through the house; The cockroach and vermin We’re feeling - “Not Grouse.”

And the source of their sickness?

Me -’Cause I own the house.

For I’d sprayed all the benches With Mortein and Rid; And the ants - when they landed, Went for a skid.

Each day when I woke , I sprayed them some more; Then swept all the bodies, At last count - Ninety-four.

Then did Christmas shopping,

Feeling quite jolly; Singing “Christmas in Queensland Is sometimes a folly.”

At night as I lay Perspiring in bed; Sugar plum fairies NOT in my head , We get in a sweat If the air-con breaks down; And poor Santa he looks Like an over-dressed clown.

Last Christmas I stripped And sat in the pond; But as I advised, The pond is now gone.

PS And if anyone says That I should shift South They’ll get a fat lip,

Told “Wash out your mouth.”

We’ll suffer the vermin, The snakes and the crocs; And we’re Saving our Daylight Without altering clocks.

We’ll suffer the sunburn, The heat and the stress, And three cheers for Queensland, The place I love best.

Lisa Plucknett

Make the new year a great one IT’S been an enormously busy year. I’ve heard from so many of you about the rising cost of living, access to healthcare, roads and rail and everything in between.

I want to encourage you to put Fisher First, and to shop local for your Christmas goods and summer treats.

Your simple decision to support Sunshine Coast and buy local makes a huge difference. It keeps doors open, puts food on the table, and keeps local families in work.

Christmas is about many things: faith, family, and fun. And at its heart, it’s the

season for giving.

This month, I launched my 12 Days of Christmas Giving to encourage people to consider how they can spread the love this Christmas.

My challenge is this: how can YOU make a difference to the lives of those around you this year?

Food for those in need, toys for at-risk kids, dignity packs for vulnerable women, thank-you packs for first responders … sometimes the simplest gestures mean the most.

Thank you to Amaze World, Maleny Botanical Gardens and Bird World,

Happy Snack Co, SEA Life Sunshine Coast, Montville Mist, QCamel, The Green in Tanawha and Coast Store for their generosity in supporting the project.

Finally, let me wish you a safe and merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Thank you for your continued support.

Together, let’s make a difference. And let’s make 2024 a year to remember.

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Being an active part of community Making the most of our part of the world I’M Tracy, a mother of two and a Palmwoods and Woombye local for over 15 years. Like you, I have seen great change over these years and share local concerns about overdevelopment and inappropriate development in the Hinterland. I have always been an active member of my community and want to make a positive difference for the people and environment. Currently, I am visiting all of our local towns to hear from the community, so I can deliver on important local issues.

I’m running for Division 5

again after a close loss four years ago with just 545 votes between myself and the newly elected incumbent.

I have always worked with people, for people. A nurse, a high school teacher for 20 years, a disability support worker and now communications officer in community services; I believe in people over profit.

I will continue to support and advocate for strong action on climate change across Council. I will prioritise and improve pedestrian and traffic safety in our growing railway towns. I plan to be transparent, hands-on and

active in a wide variety of community initiatives. As our population continues to grow, we need to be responsive to the increased demand for more infrastructure and public transport. We need to tackle invasive species and loss of habitat as well as plan for the future. Local council has such an important role to play and I hope to be the progressive voice for my community, now and into the future, come March 24.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas.

Looking forward to 2024.

Tracy Burton Division 5 candidate

ANOTHER huge year has come and gone for our community and I am very pleased that the evidence of our hard work is all around us.

The mighty Bells Creek Arterial is finished and already living up to its promise - and now as you drive along it you will see our shiny new Emergency Services Precinct racing up out of the ground.

A new Police, Fire and Ambulance station are all set to be finished in 2024.

For myself I’m increasingly impressed by what is going on in our schools. I’ve long maintained that our youth

really are amazing and every time I visit one of our schools that belief gets stronger. Our young people are absolutely fantastic.

They are smart, engaged, community oriented and almost invariably talented across multiple skill sets, and boy are they tech savvy!

There is nothing like having a good long chat with our community to really understand the wants and needs of Caloundra and the Hinterland and that’s why I doorknock so much.

It gives me a chance to feed back information around local issues that sometimes

get lost in our whirlwind modern lifestyles.

Finally, could I thank my beautiful wife and son for their incredible support and patience. Having a Husband/ Dad who is an MP is really hard work for the rest of the family. I love them both with all my heart and I simply could not do this without them.

This Christmas, let’s all take a minute to appreciate the beautiful part of the world we live in, the strong sense of community we all enjoy and just how fortunate we are to call this place home.

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Christmas STORIES

A Glasshouse Country Care Christmas GLASSHOUSE Country Care held its annual Christmas party on December 14, with over 100 people jiving the afternoon away in the cool of the Beerwah Heart Community Hall. Staff and residents enjoyed a traditional Christmas lunch and entertaining afternoon of live Christmas-themed music.

Mazine, Dianne, Heather and Rose

Our team would like to wish everyone a ‘wagging’ good Christmas & New Year Open 7 days 7.30am and 11am and Sunday to Friday 3pm to 4.30pm.

Closed Saturdays from 11am onwards, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Please contact the Glasshouse Pet Retreat team on 5493 0707 or info@glasshousepetretreat.com.au

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Colin and Mary

James and Shirley

Mani, Beck, Jodie and Shireen

It’s the best time of year

Celebrating with loved ones

Christmas is one of my most favourite times of the year.

I’ve been honoured to be able to attend so many Christmas celebrations and events across our region with you, with more to come! Thank you for your kind invitations and the opportunity to celebrate with you.

Christmas is a time when we are reminded of the importance of family, community, connectedness, love, and compassion. It is a season that brings us together, regardless of our differences, to celebrate the spirit of grace, gratitude and kindness. I’ve been blown away as we see our community continually offering to help those who may need a helping hand, at what is often a difficult time for some. We live in such a generous and thoughtful community.

Thank you to all my wonderful Glass House communities for another fantastic year of serving you both locally and in Queensland Parliament. Together, we’ve achieved a lot, including a multitude of upgrades to Maleny-Kenilworth Road which is now almost entirely sealed in both directions, making for a much safer route for locals and tourists alike.

I’ve also had the privilege of donating 22 marquees to community groups and schools, crowned another winner of my Joyce Newton OAM Memorial Bursary, walked one million steps to raise funds for Parkinsons research and hosted celebrations for small business owners and employees in the electorate.

Thank you for continuing to demonstrate the heart that makes our community so strong.

It has been a honour to meet with so many people in our region over the last few months, getting to know and understand more deeply, the needs and aspirations of our wonderful community. I have been humbled by your support and trust, and am committed to working hard, to listen, serve and represent you in 2024. I am looking forward to catching up with even more of you to hear what is important to you.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a joyful and safe holiday season.

May it be one filled with peace, rest and lots of laughter, as you spend time with those you love.

Merry Christmas.

Jenny Broderick Division 1 candidate

As the Christmas holidays approach, my team and I will be closing the office for a short period – Friday, 22 December 2023 till Sunday, 14 January 2024.

As always, emails will be checked during that period so if you have an urgent matter please email me at Glass.

House@parliament.qld.gov.au.

With 2024 being an election year (at the local and state levels…and who knows, maybe also at the federal level), I’m looking forward to some time with Taryn and the kids. I hope you are able to make time to be with those who are precious to you and to celebrate all that is brilliant about living in our beautiful part of the world. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Andrew Powell Member for Glasshouse

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A merry Christmas and good tidings to all

Christmas Repetition

Members of the Glasshouse History Group came together for a special end of year Christmas celebration held at the home of President Ron Gillinder on Thursday December 14. It’s been a good year of historical investigation and community story sharing for the group. First meeting back in 2024 will be on Tuesday February 20 at the GHM Neighbourhood centre.

It’s Christmas time once again A time rich with tradition cakes, families, feasts and more But it’s also a time for repetition Much like the stripes of a candy cane Decorating the tree is never a chore Even with the same old Christmas songs And ornaments from years before My Christmas passion has never once gone Nor have I ever found it a bore This repetition isn’t to be scorned But part and parcel of Christmas time One that enriches the Christmas tradition These two parts, once combined Is perhaps why this time is so adored.

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Busting boredom these holidays Best free things to do on the Sunshine Coast this summer Make magical holiday memories with Sunshine Coast Council – from workshops to events, and take-home activities to amazing days out – there is plenty to keep the kids busy this summer.

There’s something for everyone, from exploring the great outdoors at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, to trying a new Adventure Sunshine Coast trail or stepping back in time at Bankfoot House.

With so much on offer, start planning now and remember, places are limited for some events, book early to avoid disappointment.

Visit Council’s website for all the details or keep reading to explore our guide.

Meet the Forest Fellowship

In the forest, no single species can survive on its own - it takes teamwork to make a healthy forest grow.

Discover how the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve team works together at the new exhibit: Forest Fellowship.

Find all the fun facts, make your own felt fellowship at the craft area or borrow a junior ranger kit (equipped with binoculars and nature journal) for your walk in the rainforest.

When: Open 7 days, 9.30am – 3.30pm. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Where: The Rainforest Discovery Centre at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 148 Mountain View Road, Maleny.

Details: Visit the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve website.

Discovery Guide

For a great day out, check out the Discovery Guide on Council’s Heritage website.

Your comprehensive heritage guide to the Sunshine Coast region.

Plus, when you pay for your next entry to a Sunshine Coast museum, or give a donation, you will receive a Museum VIP card that will give you discount at other museums. Only available at participating museums.

The great botanic race

Enjoying the Coastal Pathway at Currimundi Lake.

Keen to get your older children out of the house and on the move?

A new challenge has been set for the Great Botanic Race – an orienteering activity with a puzzle to solve.

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garden. Run, walk or race to find all the letters.

The Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden is open 7am – 6pm daily.

Where: The Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha

Marvellous museums It’s all going on at Bankfoot House and Landsborough Museum these holidays.

At Bankfoot House, enjoy Christmas crafts, peg dolls and paper crafts, butter churning, pioneer play and more.

Make your own Christmas decorations to either take home or add the tree at Landsborough Museum, search for the elf on the shelf or spot the difference in the then and now exhibition.

Entry is free, with bookings required for some activities.

When: Saturday, December 9, to Sunday, January 21, 10am – 3pm Wednesday to Sunday.

Where: Bankfoot House – 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains and Landsborough Museum – 4 Maleny Street,

Great Botanic Race.

Landsborough.

Details: Visit heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Celebrate the new year

This New Year’s Eve, enjoy fireworks displays in Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Coolum At Mooloolaba, there’s entertainment for the family in the gated event zone with security in place to ensure everyone has a great, safe, and fun evening.

Displays: Mooloolaba 8.30pm and midnight, Caloundra 9.30pm and Coolum 8.30pm.

Getting there: Visit www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for information on parking and getting to the event.

Safety: New Year’s Eve Mooloolaba is a drug, glass and alcohol-free event.

Details: Visit events.

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Looking to get outdoors with the family these school holidays?

For more than 250 walking, running, paddling, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding trails on the Sunshine Coast, visit Council’s Adventure Sunshine Coast website and choose your next adventure.

Explore Sunshine Coast Libraries this summer December program • Cards of Kindness – Create handmade kindness cards to share with others.

• Festive Fables - Step through the pages and into a world of wonder during this special

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Storytime session.

• Scavenger Hunt - Search the library for hidden treasures and check them off as you find them.

• Upcycle the Coast - Using mixed media, upcycle heritage images from across the Sunshine Coast.

• Games Day – Challenge your nearest and dearest to a good ole showdown!

January program • Curious Creations – Use your imagination to create a curious masterpiece with assorted collage materials.

• The Book Nook – Bring the magic of books alive in your very own creation of a miniature ‘book world’ using assorted materials.

• I Dream of Libraries –

Constructing libraries out of cardboard, create the library of your dreams. Installations will be featured across libraries for the month of February.

• Build-a-Portrait – Bend and twist coloured pipe cleaners to create your very own self-portrait masterpiece.

• STEM - Put your problemsolving skills to the test with one of three STEM activities: Chains of Glory, Stack ‘em up and Structures of the World.

• A Story of Summer – Join us for a special summertime story session.

• Stop Go Animation Unleash your inner film maker and learn simple

animation through the creation of a stop-go film.

• Cards of Kindness – Spread kindness this holiday season by creating handmade cards to be shared with others.

Visit Sunshine Coast Libraries website for details and to register.

Glasshouse Country & Maleny 2023 Kalinda reaches for the lights at 62 Alf’s Pinch Road, Beerwah.

Lilly, Jassie and Victoria (below).

Book your spot with this clever club

Sunshine Coast Council Libraries are again running their annual Summer Reading Club.

Children are invited to participate in our free interactive reading program.

It’s super easy to join and there are plenty of great prizes up for grabs.

When: From December 1 until January 31.

Details: Visit the Sunshine Coast Council Libraries website.

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Christmas messages from the churches

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Glasshouse Christmas Eve 9.30am. Sung Eucharist Mary Mackillop Centre, 160 Peachester Road, Beerwah 7pm. Carol Eucharist at St. Thomas’, 31 Bray Road, Mooloolah Valley Christmas Day 9.30 am. Carol Eucharist, Mary Mackillop Centre, 160 Peachester Road, Beerwah Maleny St George’s Anglican Church Maleny: 2 Walkers Drive Maleny Family Readings and Carols: Christmas

Eve 5pm Candlelight ‘Midnight’ Mass: Christmas Eve 11pm Holy Communion and Carols: Christmas Day 9.30am St Mary’s Anglican Church: 1 Memoria Close Montville Holy Communion and Carols: Christmas Day 8am St Luke’s Anglican Church: 17 Anne Street Kenilworth Holy Communion and Carols: Christmas Day 9am St Augustine’s Anglican Church: 13 Hill Street Palmwoods Holy Communion and Carols: Christmas Day 8.30am GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

The Anglican Parish of Caloundra and Glasshouse Country Paul Fletcher Dear Friends, IN Scots ‘Sassenach’ means alien, foreigner. It is used endearingly in the hit TV series Outlander, used by Jamie, the highlander hero, of his English wife.

In my primary school I was bullied by an elder and bigger pupil. He broke my watch. One of the teachers swiped me with a cricket bat, nearly breaking my thumb. I was the sassenach there, but I ended up as head boy of that school. At my secondary school all the other pupils came from the same local primary schools and knew each other. I had come from many countries and schools and knew no one. My geography teacher complained that every country he mentioned I claimed to have been there. My father asked him which countries, and confirmed that I was correct: I had lived in Singapore, the Yemen, Germany, England and Scotland and visited many more. The teacher wasn’t pleased. Despite how much of

Church On The Rise Beerwah Aaron Jackson AS the Christmas season approaches, it’s a time of joy, reflection, and thankfulness.

It’s also a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of our faith, and reflect on the profound impact of His life on ours. If Jesus didn’t come, then what hope would we have?

Christmas is more than just about the presents under the tree or the lights on the front lawn. It’s about the gift of God’s love, made manifest in the humble birth of His son, Jesus Christ. God’s Word tells us that it was through His birth that we received the greatest gift of all - the promise of salvation and eternal life. (John 3:16+17).

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: (John 1:12) This Christmas, let’s remember the true reason for the season. Let’s reflect on the teachings of Jesus, His message of love, peace, and goodwill towards all. We invite

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a lie people have an inflated opinion of their own correctness. Sometimes we need someone else to confirm the truth. I ended up school prefect and Cadet Officer of the whole school and in the rugby and athletics teams: winning the Divinity scholar cup.

This Christmas we look forward to the return of another sassenach, one who was crucified because he was different: Jesus Christ. He may be divine, but also he is human. He is not a stranger. He is one of us. But his message is still foreign to most parts of the world, even by most of ‘his own’ people, the christians. But he is also the message and he embodies it in love, peace and justice. He has lived in heaven and on earth. His Father has spoken, and his Word is true.

Happy Christmas, Paul

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you to take this opportunity to deepen your faith, to spread love and kindness, and to be a beacon of hope in a world that can often seem hopeless and dark. What would our world look like if we followed through on Jesus’ message, not just at Christmas but throughout 2024?

We pray that your Christmas will be filled with the joy of Christ’s love and that His peace will fill your hearts and homes. May you find the courage to renew your faith and strengthen your belief in His divine plan for each of us. (Jeremiah 29:11) If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate Christmas join with us at Church on the Rise Beerwah, 9:30am Christmas Eve. We extend to you a blessed , happy and Holy Christmas.

Pastors Aaron and Megan Jackson

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Landsborough Seventh-day Adventist Community Church Dr Percy Harrold 40 years ago, Christmas Day 1983 was on a Sunday.

It was also our first Christmas back in Queensland following nine years in medical practice in Victoria and another four as medical missionaries in Hong Kong.

Having started a new practice in Sunnybank just weeks before, the postChristmas week provided an opportunity to take our 3 daughters aged 8 to 12, for their first visit to Fraser Island (K’gari).

A rental Hi-lux, scrounged camping equipment, and an Esky for the butter, fruit and veggies, and off we went on Tuesday for 3 nights. Camping on the Island’s sandy beachfront was a unique and memorable experience.

But the prior Christmas Day was fairly standard for our family, with a lunch with grandparents, uncles and aunts, and the innumerable cousins. Of course, there were gifts and inter-generational storysharing accompanied by super-luscious

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Contact p: 0424 901 301 f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org watermelon. That sounds fairly normal for Christmas here in Australia.

Recently my wife Marion and her hairdresser Kay shared Christmas cards at the last trim for the year. Near the trite printed card message, Kaye had written ‘Jesus is the reason for this festive season’, a truth not always evident in our celebrations. But, let’s remember that we are celebrating the birth of a baby in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. That baby Jesus was not only the Messiah; He was the Divine gift of the God, the Son of God, who would eventually give his life for the salvation of you and me. We don’t know the actual date, but let’s celebrate His birth anyway. Let’s remember Kay’s ‘reason for the season’. And if you do get a chance to go camping on K’gari or anywhere else, or just share watermelon with family and friends, remember the ‘reason’.

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PEACE AND GOODWILL? Christmas is often spoken of as a time of peace. We hear stories of soldiers in the first world war laying down their weapons and extending the hand of peace and singing Christmas carols with the enemy, if only for a day. One wonders if there will be any peace in the Middle East or Ukraine over this Christmas period.

It is a sad fact of history that so many wars and conflicts around the world have been waged in the name of religion, not just the Christian religion.

How ironic is it that the birth of Christ Child in Bethlehem so long ago was announced to the shepherds out in the fields by the choirs of heaven with those words we hear so often at Christmas, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!”

But where do we find this peace at

Contact: 5439 9341 or 5496 9671 www.glasshousemountains.lutheran.org.au Christmas when it seems to be a time of extra stress and strain?

The peace the angels were talking about is not found in all the noise, the tinsel, the lights, the gift buying or the other trappings of our modern-day Christmas.

Rather we must ignore all the other sounds of Christmas and pull away all the tinsel and gift wrapping until we find a baby, lying in a manger and he is the source of the peace that the angels proclaimed at his birth.

That is the peace that comes when this Baby is born in our hearts, and we know that our sins are forgiven. Then, with that peace with God in our hearts, we can get on with sharing that peace with others and so work towards that peace on earth and good will to all.

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Rev’d Deb Bird I RELISH the Christmas nativity play. In my church we generally channel the spirit of Mary, conducting spontaneous (and often hilarious) affair involving anyone who shows up willing to say ‘yes’ to an unplanned adventure!

Sometimes there’s some speculation around who will end up playing the crucial roles Mary and Joseph but as the story unfolds we emphasise that every character is part of the divine cast, and I try to make sure that’s not just the kids!

The Christmas story (like the whole of the gospel) is bursting at the seams with themes that ask something of all of us.

The innkeeper offers room even after the hotel is at capacity, reflecting God’s house that persists in the business of preparing room for everyone. The shepherds are models of spiritual curiosity enthusiastically seeking out the face of God in unexpected places and people. The wise men bring extravagantly generous

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gifts to a person of no status and no voice (usually the opposite of governing bodies) and although the Egyptians never quite make it into our Christmas plays, they provide welcome and safety for the refugees Mary, Joseph and child when they become objects of persecution.

The story of the birth of the Christ child begins as it intends to continue - as an invitation for everyone to become enchanted with the idea that the invitations that come to us as parents and householders and workers and politicians and citizens can be opportunities to say yes to a more generous, just and divinely inspired world.

The story of the birth of the Christ child begins as it intends for us to continue. This Christmas let’s see if we can respond with a ‘yes’ to the beautiful adventure.

Peace, Joy & Love DO you remember, as a child, waking up before the sun rose on Christmas morning with joy and excitement in your heart?

More often than not, my siblings and I were scolded to go back to sleep for at least two more hours – my poor parents!

Perhaps the joy we experienced was in anticipation of opening presents, but it’s the same joy that Jesus, resurrected and present in our world, gives to those who both seek and open their hearts to him. One of the things I love about contemplating the celebration of Christmas – Jesus’ birth as a helpless, dependent human being – is the fact that babies are so easy to love. Babies both draw and demand our attention in such a way that the worries of the world seem to melt away. Contemplating the reality of Jesus as a new-born is perhaps the easiest way for adults to connect with Jesus, especially if prayer is a challenging aspect

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Glasshouse Come and worship with us Country Beerwah – Sunday 8.30am Uniting Church Peachester Community Church – last Sunday of the month 5.30pm Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan I WAS impressed by the way the new film “Journey to Bethlehem” openly stated it was based on a true story but used creative license to bring the story to a modern audience. By highlighting the dilemmas facing key characters, it deepens the significance of their contributions to the story and brings them to life for us in the twenty-first century. The two different gospel stories from Matthew and Luke are woven together creatively so we get both Mary and Joseph’s perspectives on the coming birth of the baby Jesus as well as that of King Herod and his son, (Prince) Herod Antipas. Humour and modern variations of old music such as a version of the Lord’s Prayer ending “For Thine (mine) is the kingdom, the power and the glory” balance the menacing hatred of King Herod and prejudice of unexpected pregnancies.

One of my New Testament professors, Raymond Brown SJ, insisted that you have to enter into the drama of the gospel

of life. What could be easier and indeed, more awe-inspiring, than contemplating the wonder of a new-born baby?

This Christmas season, I invite you to find time to sit in a quiet, private space – perhaps your favourite chair – where you can spend time reflecting upon what we celebrate each year: God becoming human. An accessible way to do this is simply reflecting on the joy and wonder of the birth of your own children, if you had them. Remember the time you spent just staring at them, making faces, vying for their attention, just as your parents did to you. This exercise of contemplation opens space in hearts to experience God’s real and unconditional love for you. May your heart be full of the peace, joy and love of the new-born Jesus as we celebrate his birth this year.

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stories to appreciate the layers of meaning within them and films help us to do that.

Most intriguing and challenging was the surprise twist at the end when (Prince) Herod Antipas meets the baby Jesus on the night of his birth and is transformed from murderer to protector of the child and his parents.

On reflection, it reminded me that each of us can have our lives turned around, changed for the better, when we meet Jesus for ourselves and know him as vulnerable and endangered baby human yet Son of God, courageous Teacher and Revealer of God’s attitude towards us, wonderful Counsellor and faithful Friend, Saviour and Cosmic Ruler of the universe, Prince of Peace for all humanity. May you meet him this Christmas and honour him as the true Leader and Light for your life.

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Glasshouse RSL honour

By Kirra Livingstone THE Glasshouse RSL Sub Branch has created the Veterans Achievement Award for local state school students, to highlight the future generation’s most upstanding community members.

Following a meeting, the local RSL sub branch decided they needed an award with a neutral name so any veteran can present these awards, to three state schools, Glass House Mountains, Landsborough

and Beerburrum.

“The Glasshouse Country RSL Sub -Branch committee and board wholeheartedly supported the award. Minor adjustments including a trophy for the school, a medallion for the recipient

Elena Mackle from Glasshouse State School Will Bonney from Landsborough State with school staff, family and RSL School with RSL

along with a bursary were discussed and approved, prior to the awards implementation, criteria and guidelines had to be completed,” Glasshouse RSL member, Danny Cooper said.

Danny said students who receive this would have to have an overall positive attitude within the community, learning in school, and helping others.

Each student received a certificate, a bursary of $300 funded directly from the Glasshouse RSL Sub Branch’s pockets from raffles over the year, and will receive an engraved RSL medal.

Glasshouse State School’s ceremony on November 29,

Rilee Shaw from Beerburrum State School with RSL with student Elena Mackle taking out the honour.

Landsborough State School’s ceremony was on December 6, in which student Will Bonney received the award during

the Year 6 graduation.

Beerburrum State School’s ceremony was on December 7, with student Rilee Shaw being recognised. kirra@gcnews.com.au

Peachester Community Carols & Nativity Drama

By Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan

Peachester Community Carols and Nativity drama. Children from the primary school were the main actors – Mary, Joseph, innkeepers, angels, shepherds and wise men – all dressed in wonderful costumes produced by teacher Lavina Wagner. Principal, Kim Fillery, encouraged the involvement of the school, which included a magnificent flock of sheep as a product of their art classes.

Gabrielle, Playgroup co-ordinator, provided

Peachester Community hall was filled on Sunday 10th December for the

a wonderful Christmas star and some of her children dressed to join the angel chorus. The youngest children were entertained on their familiar rugs during the performance by Gabrielle.

Familiar carols interspersed the Nativity scenes with music provided

by Robyn Atwell, Ranu James and Jason Bigella from Glasshouse Country Uniting church while Helen Page from the Anglican church operated the computer and data projector. The audience moved to the lower hall for the scene with King Herod

at ‘Jerusalem’ with the wise Men travellers from the east, then followed the star back to ‘Bethlehem’ to find

the Christ child and family.

Fr Paul Fletcher and Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan led the celebration which raised

a donation of $154 for the ecumenical Act for Peace international aid Christmas Bowl Appeal.

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Communit y NEWS

Rural fire brigade turns 75

Queensland’s first rural fire brigade was registered in the Glasshouse Moutains Contributed by Ron Gillinder THE Glasshouse Mountains Rural Fire Brigade has reached a 75 year milestone and was the first Brigade registered in Queensland.

The Brigade was originally formed by the United Fruitgrowers Cooperative Association of the Glasshouse Mountains. On December 7 1948, the Association Secretary (W Forster) wrote to the Secretary of the Rural Fires Board in Queensland advising him that a Bush Fire Brigade had been formed at a meeting of the

Association on 6 December.

Queensland’s first Rural Fire Brigade was registered on 13 June 1949 at the Glasshouse Mountains. The Brigade was gazetted in the State Government Gazette and issued with a certificate

of registration.

The inaugural First Officer of the new Brigade was Charles Thomas Pratt Gardner.

He was also appointed Fire Warden, a post he held for at least 12 years. In 1948

the foundation members were: J J Barr, L N Atkinson, H A Aplin, S J Collings, A D Clarke, W Forster, J S Fullerton, R Fullerton, C T P Gardner, R M Gardner, H D Garrad, G Garrett, J Gowen, W Gilvear, J E Hammill, F Hemstock (Jnr), H Y James, H Kruck, H L Meyrick, W Milburn, R J McKay, G Sargent, R G Sexton, H Shaw, J W Tyler, J Young.

This information was included in a history of the volunteer Queensland Rural Fires Organisation 19271990 and beyond ‘from Beaters to Bambi Buckets’,

by Don and Daphne Greenhalgh.

Centre, and attended by 25 participants from those organisations as well as interested individuals.

They learnt that domestic violence is not just physical

but occurs when one partner in a relationship uses any means to dominate and control the other – this can be verbal, psychological, financial, social, or take many other forms.

The causes of domestic violence are complex, and include factors in the individual, the relationship, their community, and society. While drugs and

alcohol may be involved in some cases, these are not the root cause. Often it is societal beliefs that men should control their partner, and women should be submissive. Participants discussed all the reasons that domestic violence is so common, and reasons that the rest of us, as bystanders, do not take any action when we are aware of factors that may lead to violence.

Maleny community speaking up to domestic violence Contributed by Val France EVERY few days in Australia, someone is murdered by their current or former partner, and most of the victims are women. Every 2 minutes the police respond to a call out for domestic violence.

We see these statistics and say, ‘But what can I do about it?’ Well, a group in Maleny got together last week to consider just that

question. As bystanders not personally affected by domestic or family violence, what is our responsibility as community members, and what can we do?

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You SAID IT....

Nuclear Energy is Not Needed

SOME 22 countries signed up at COP28 to triple their nuclear capability by 2050.

Mr Sel Hopley’s letter last week told us these countries already have significant investments in nuclear energy.

I found it highly amusing that Mr Ted O’Brien, the Opposition energy spokesperson, promised at COP28 that when the LNP again wins government, Australia will sign up to the COP28 nuclear triple capability.

Last time I looked, Australia has zero nuclear energy installed, and as I learnt in primary school, when you multiply zero by 3, you still end up with zero.

But no-one told Ted. Mr Hopley also failed to mention that unlike Australia, Canada has had a nuclear industry since the 1950s, and a skilled workforce of over 70,000 people.

The CANDU nuclear technology they have exported around the World, was developed in the 1950s, and this ageing technology has been providing 15 per cent of Canada’s power since the early 1970s, and there are plans to keep it going until 2050.

In the meantime, Australia is pushing on with renewable energy, the cheapest form of energy.

The Queensland State Government now provides a $6000 rebate off the purchase cost of an electric vehicle, and in 2024, will provide a $4000 rebate for Queenslanders who wish to install a home battery.

As someone who has had solar and battery installed for some time now, it is a great initiative, as it brings peace of mind when the power fails, electricity bills are negative, and my solar is contributing to reducing emissions from coal fired power stations.

Some electricity retailers now offer schemes that buy your battery power for the grid, in addition to the standard feed-in tariff.

In 2023, according to the Clean Energy Council, one in three households across Australia have solar systems, and 35.9 per cent of all electricity was

generated from renewable energy sources, an increase from 14.76 per cent in 2013, despite the failed energy policies of former Coalition governments. The Albanese government is intent on reaching 82 per cent renewable energy by 2030, and are forging towards that target, as Chris Bowen told COP28. Nuclear is not an option for Australia.

Ken Dyer Landsborough

Where’s the public’s input?

Congratulations on bringing to light the matter of the Oz Day awards being scrapped. It is quite a surprising, and I feel, a major decision on which the public should have had some input.

It’s difficult to come up with a half decent reason as to making this change.

On another point, I am concerned with the blundering going on by the Olympic Games organisers with the Gabba redevelopment being farcical, which includes the RNA redevelopment showground fiasco.

The overall costing of the Games is unknown and based on the recent revelations of train and road rebuilds from Minister Bailey I fear we are on a dangerous trajectory. Do we really want or need the Games with Brisbane being the only candidate raising a hand to hold the Games?

What about an opinion poll to check what the public think?

Stan McCallum Maleny

Statistics And “Restraint”

Letters and Opinions over 1,200 Israeli civilians killed by Hamas fighters.

Two months later, the following details emerge as regards Israel’s response to that event.

According to the New York Times: “The pace of civilian deaths — at least 10,000 in two months — is extremely high for a war.

Reuters reports that “70 per cent of Gaza’s dead were women and children”.

On 8 December, 2023, Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of UN, reported that “More than 17,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since the start of Israel’s military operations.

This includes more than 4,000 women and 7,000 children.

The threat to the safety and security of United Nations staff in Gaza is unprecedented. More than 130 of my colleagues have already been killed, many with their families. This is the largest single loss of life in the history of our organization.”

My questions again, particularly for members of the Liberal Party, are these: 1. Does the Liberal Party still solidly support Peter Dutton’s call for there to be “no restraint” in the Israeli armed responsive attack on the inhabitants of Gaza?

2. Are the level of civilian casualties in Gaza sufficient now to satisfy party members?

3. If not, can party members suggest what numbers of fatalities of civilians need yet to occur for restraint to finally be exercised?

And would that restraint

mean just a reduction in the ongoing deadly statistics, or an actual cease fire for essential adequate aid (especially medical and food aid) to reach civilians in Gaza?

4. How many UN staff need to be killed before “restraint” is supported?

Given the statistics cited above, can we expect to hear a change of perspective, or policy, on these questions from Peter Dutton himself some time soon?

Dr Ray Barraclough Currimundi

Award for strangest named awards

It has been announced recently that the traditional Australia Day Awards has been given a name change to UNESCO Biosphere Community Awards.

According to my Oxford dictionary there are two meanings; Firstly: The regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms.

Secondly: Artificial structure of enclosing selfcontained ecosystem.

Neither can possibly describe the awards as well as “Australia Day Awards”.

I think that it is arrogant that the council takes it upon themselves to change the traditional name of our awards, are they trying to remove our culture one piece at a time? I have an extreme dislike of the so called woke people.

If you agree with me please phone your local councillor and express your concerns.

Damian Petrie Mount Mellum

The recently announced statistics on the casualties in Gaza prompt me to ask again whether Liberal Party members support Peter Dutton, the party’s federal leader’s’ call for there to be “no restraint” in regard to Israel and its armed forces’ response to the barbarous Hamas attack on Israelis on 7 October, 2023.

That tragic and infamous day saw

Not Needed

UnityWater have increased their charges by 6 per cent. Some months ago I calculated that, over three water billing periods, our fixed costs were on average 61.3 per cent of our total bill. The result is that there is no decent incentive for consumers to save water because variable costs comprise only about 40 per cent of the bill. Hence the 6 per cent water price increase comprises just over 3.6 per cent as fixed costs, and 2.4 per cent as variable.

UnityWater claim that the price rise is a consequence of escalating operational expenses. This surprises me.

Operational expenses are typically variable, and as operations increase, their unit cost falls.

We recently received an email from UnityWater asking us to save water and suggesting means of doing so. It was the same straight forward stuff that most people know about.

The most effective way to get people to save water is to give them an incentive to economise on their consumption. Increasing the variable costs in their bill and decreasing the fixed costs would have some effect, especially if there was a ratio of 70 per cent variable to 30 per cent fixed costs.

Plenty of firms engage in Activity Based Costing (ABC) to convert as many of their fixed costs to variable costs.

This happens most in industries where there is competition. The aim is to increase turnover as unit prices to customers fall or stabilise.

Sometimes, reducing fixed costs requires a bit of thought.

The essential point is to apply overheads, utility charges, taxes and so forth to individual unit products, services, engineering jobs, and the like.

Apart from a small(er) proportion of fixed costs, the customer only pays for what is purchased.

I wrote to UnityWater about this, and essentially their reply was that ABC was not possible

for them. I wasn’t surprised because town water supply and sewerage reticulation is what’s known as a decreasing cost industry, or natural monopoly.

For each additional unit of output produced, in this case clean water or sewage treated, the cost falls. Given that it’s economic nonsense for potential competitors to build dams, lay pipelines and build treatment plants to enter the industry, the incumbent operator has no incentive to reduce costs.

For these reasons UnityWater should never have been corporatised.

Meanwhile, by comparison with other local households, our water consumption is very low, yet we still pay a large water bill.

There really is no reason to save water, and come the next drought, we may turn a deaf ear to UnityWater’s exhortations to ease off.

Peter Slade Beerwah

Green not so safe

I find it interesting that suddenly the likes of Allianz Insurance are coming out with ads on TV and on their website to advise that they will cover fire damage to your home from rechargeable batteries that burst into flames.

It’s also interesting that LG has issued a recall for their rechargeable batteries that are usually linked to home solar panel situations as a fire risk.

This also is in line with warnings about so called EV vehicles that burst into flames.

Fires that authorities advise burn with extreme heat and are difficult to extinguish.

Interesting that suddenly the pigeons are coming home to roost on these so called environmentally sustainable items pushed by the so called green movement.

Shane Daly Peachester

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Christmas time can be a long sentence SOME people take holidays at Christmas and a ‘well earned rest’ (give me a break). Being one of three people left in Australian campgrounds that still pitches a tent and tarp, I just get two weeks hard labour.

The sentence includes various levels of physical and psychological torture.

The mental anguish begins early as the long

range forecast turns hourly as forecasters , deliberately toying with my fragile mind.

Then you’re finally there raising a tarp and one of your kids decides to walk away from their critical corner pole role at a critical moment. When it’s up the pain has just barely begun as the wind picks up.

Flapping, snapping, sagging, leaking, tautness...

hopeless. It’s a full-time job in futility. I can’t go at gazebos. Yes it’s all too easy but as I tell anyone who will listen when they walk past my site - ‘mate a storm comes through and we’ll be right’.

Then it never comes. But if it did I’d be sitting sweet as.

STADIUMS DO people want a new Gabba stadium? I know I do.

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I don’t care what it costs.

Those suggesting QE2 is an option are not thinking straight. You need a mass transport system and that’s what the Cross River Rail will deliver.

QE2 is also in the middle of nowhere. Sorry but Mt Gravatt is no place for an Olympic stadium. I still remember the days of seeing an Origin there once.

It was a nightmare in and a nightmare out and nothing has changed in terms of transport options.

The Gabba as an innercity top grade stadium close to everything, simply has to be the pick.

And while the three weeks of the Olympics will be a nice cherry on top, it’s more about long-term planning

K N C RA oc the Cr and having a stadium for the AFL, cricket and concerts that the rest of us can enjoy for many years to come.

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with Rick Baberowski Division 1 - Sunshine Coast Council End of year reflections

I REALLY enjoy this time of year, with more opportunity to pause, take a breath and reflect on the year that was, and to start to look forward and plan for the new year ahead.

As you will know by now, I am retiring from politics at the next elections. Until then, I remain committed to our community of communities and will continue to keep an eye on development applications and to ensure the strong pipeline of projects stay on track. There are quite a few such as delivery of Stage Two of the Landsborough Placemaking Project, more pathways, park upgrades and road/stormwater network improvements, etc.

Please stay aware of the storm season ahead of us and become as prepared as you can, so you are as independently resilient as possible. If you are dependent on rainwater tanks, keep a check on delivery times, which can still be surprisingly long despite a bit of rain.

Bells Creek Arterial opportunities

Some have started to see the new opportunities with the recently opened Bells Creek Arterial Road that leads

directly into the growing community of Aura about 11 minutes away from Beerwah.

This is a significant secondary market for our country town business communities, and we will all do well to get to know and develop a good exchange relationship to this rapidly emerging community of over 14,000 residents (but headed towards 50,000 over the next decade or so). This road means we can now easily visit them but more importantly they can easily visit our country towns to shop, have a bite to eat and enjoy our great public spaces with the layers of history and complexity that only comes with a bit of age.

Local students show gratitude to Beerwah Depot

As a wonderful show of appreciation three students and two teachers from Glasshouse Christian

College delivered a handmade gingerbread house to council staff at Beerwah depot.

The students and teachers wanted to thank them for the work they do and wish all council staff a Merry Christmas. How thoughtful is that.

Merry Christmas

For all in our wonderful community I wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the luck, health and choices you wish for in the year ahead.

Thank you all for your contributions to making our remarkable country towns and region a healthy, smart and creative place to live, work and play.

For more Division 1 news and information visit facebook.com/ CrRickBaberowski or drop me a line at Rick.Baberowski@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Prioritising rail through biz case

By Jason Hunt Member for Caloundra It was with a mixture of outrage and disbelief that I recently read comments by the Federal Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, stating that passenger rail was his “Number One Priority”.

Like a lot of Sunshine Coast residents, I’m increasingly tired of State and Coalition LNP members making things a priority only when they are in opposition.

The previous Federal government had almost a decade to move on this project, that was the time to make it “a number one priority”, not at five minutes to midnight during a faltering election campaign in 2022.

Let’s also be very clear about another point.

The previous Coalition government did not pass a budget with funding for passenger rail, they got halfway through a process and then mysteriously decided to go to an election instead. You cannot commit

money to anything in a budget you do not in fact pass, they essentially wrote a shopping list and then didn’t go shopping!

The $20 million business case for this project, the majority of which has been funded by our state government, is the first vital step in any significant project of this size. This business case will be

next step”.

The residents of the Sunshine Coast are tired of the games around this project, they are looking for real funding commitments such as the state government’s funding of the business case and the prioritisation of $1.6 billion secured by our then Deputy Premier Steve Miles, in partnership with the

finalised shortly and will provide both the federal and state government with a robust cost estimate to make an informed investment decision.

This is the same business case the Member for Fairfax describes as “the necessary

Albanese Government.

There is very little to be gained by federal members prioritising a project after losing government when they previously had almost a decade to demonstrate some commitment to the rail in the region.

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Health & WELLBEING Nail Surgery For Ingrown Nails.

By Carly O’Donoghue Stepping Out Podiatry

At our Landsborough and Kawana podiatry clinics, our Podiatrists perform nail surgery, or partial nail avulsion (PNA), on a daily basis providing patients with long term relief of chronic, painful nails.

What is a PNA? Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA) is the name of a procedure whereby a section of the nail is removed to provide relief from nails that are involuted, thickened, or growing into the side of the toe.

Is this for me?

This option is perfect for those who suffer with recurring painful or infected ingrown toenails. There may be medical reasons why you cannot have this procedure, however our Podiatrists can advise you around this.

Does everyone need a PNA? No. If you are presenting to Stepping Out Podiatry for the first time, it is not likely that you will be undergoing a PNA. It is quite possible that our qualified Podiatrists can remove the ingrowing nail piece without surgery by performing conservative care.

Do I need an anesthetic?

Yes, your Podiatrist will numb your toe with a local anaesthetic. Podiatrists have specialty training in this area and with two quick injections at the base of the toe, we can numb the whole toe quickly and with minimal pain.

What should I expect?

A sterile field is set up to perform the procedure which minimises the risk of infection. The problematic toenail edge will be removed and a special chemical applied to the nail bed (which kills the cells that produce nail). A sterile dressing is applied to the site and your Podiatrist will talk to you about how to care for the wound.

The cleaner you keep your toe the faster you will be back playing sport or doing the things you love pain free.

For more information visit our website www.steppingoutpodiatry.com.au Having the nail removed permanently can be less painful than having a reoccurring ingrown nail, so if you are worried about an ingrown nail, give us a call and we can direct you in your options.

Cutting edge hair

Edge Salon offers over 45 years of international experience

Conveniently located in the centre of Beerwah, Edge Salon provides a professional hairdressing service in a relaxed environment. Jenna has been in the hair industry for over 45 years with international experience in London, Japan and New Zealand. She is also a qualified trainer and assessor to ensure she stays up to date with all the latest trends, products and colours.

Her wealth of knowledge and experience means

her clients get the highest quality haircut experience.

Her customer reviews speak for themselves: Janet said “The best haircut & colour I have had in 18 years.

All hairdressers said it wasn’t possible, but Edge made it happen.

Jenna absolutely nailed the colour & style. Even tinted my eyelashes and eyebrows. Highly recommend”.

Lauren said “Thank you soooooo much Jenna

for my make-over; it’s amazing. From long hair to short, you took your time and listened to what I wanted and you also gave me some advice, which I really loved. Very happy”.

Deborah said “Jenna is amazing, had a wonderful experience, such a beautiful lady with so many years in hairdressing”.

Call Jenna on 5494 0846 to book your next appointment. Edge Salon is located at 68 Simpson St, Beerwah.

Take care as days heat up across Queensland The Australian summer is well and truly here, and with a recent announcement that 2023 is officially the hottest year on record.

Parts of Queensland expected to reach over 40 degrees in the next week, concerns for the hydration and overall health of older Queenslanders grows.

As the largest

provider for clinical and personal care for older Queenslanders, BlueCare Group General Manager for Community Ms Maria McLaughlin-Rolfe, said it was critical for older people, and people that care for them, to understand the potential dangers during the heat and learn how to stay well and hydrated during these extreme peaks.

“As we age our bodies cannot regulate our temperature as well, making it much easier to overheat and become seriously dehydrated,” Ms McLaughlin-Rolfe said.

“Older Queenslanders are at serious risk of heat-related illnesses, including life-threatening heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

“We should all know the signs and how to quickly respond.”

Signs of heatrelated illness include dehydration, dizziness, tiredness,irritability, loss of appetite, bright or dark urine, as well as heat cramps profuse sweating, painful muscle

cramps, usually in the legs and abdomen.

Other signs include heat exhaustion, dry mouth and eyes, nausea or vomiting, pale complexion, poor coordination and heat stroke fast and shallow breathing, rapid pulse, swollen tongue, confusion and poor coordination.

Dehydration requires rest and plenty of water and avoiding caffeine and alcohol, while symptoms of heat exhaustion and stroke require immediate action and medical attention.

She added BlueCare had recently teamed up with Griffith University— supported by funding

from the Queensland Government—to develop heat health resources specifically for older Queenslanders as the risks of heat-related illness intensify each summer.

BlueCare has developed a suite of tools and resources for older people and those that care for them on how to manage the heat.

This includes information on how to prepare for heatwaves, identify heat-related illnesses, staying hydrated, tips for keeping the home cool and the safe storage of medicine, available for free at bluecare.org.au/ heat-safety

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New Year – New, better you! Festive Blitz Balls PHOENIX Fitness in Swan Street, Beerwah (formally known as Fitness Plus) is a small family owned business and has been operating for 17 years.

Owners, Rachel and Jason would like to thank everybody who has helped and supported their gym this year, being a small family owned business is never easy.

To say thanks, they would like to offer everybody who joins before the end of February 20% off all gym memberships, personal training sessions and gift vouchers.

Phoenix Fitness offers members: no joining fees; no lock in contracts; free weights & cardio program; 1 free PT session; nutrition advice; air conditioning in 1 of their 2 rooms and a

judgment free environment!

They also have classes coming in the new year.

Phoenix Fitness has always aspired to be a judgment free, helpful and friendly gym community.

They personally welcome everybody who joins the gym and pride themselves on making sure you don’t feel like just another number. They care about your goals and achievements, and are more than happy to help you and cater to your needs if you have any injuries or disabilities. They also offer NDIS work if you are looking for specialized personal training sessions.

For all those cross fitters and serious weight lifters, Phoenix Fitness now have new Olympic bars, a variety of bumper weights and two lifting platforms which happens to be in their air conditioned room.

QCWA Christmas recipe Ingredients 350g sweet potato, peeled and grated ¼ cup water ⅓ cup dried apricots 3 cups almond meal 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp skim sweetened condensed milk ⅓ cup desiccated coconut ⅓ cup pistachios, finely chopped ⅓ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped

Method Place the sweet potato and water in covered microwaveable bowl and steam on high for 4 minutes until soft. Drain and leave to cool.

Blitz apricots in a food processor for 1-2 seconds

or until finely chopped.

Combine apricots, almond meal, cinnamon and condensed milk in a large bowl. Add cooled sweet

potato and mix well until combined.

Blitz the pistachios until finely chopped.

Transfer to a plate.

Blitz the cranberries until finely chopped.

Transfer to a second plate. Place the coconut on a third plate. Roll level tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture into balls, using washed and clean hands.

Roll one third of the balls in the pistachio, one third in the cranberry and the remaining third in the coconut.

Store blitz balls in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to five days, or in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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Hinterland culture

Rosetta’s Great Reads Edenglassie

Award-winning Bunjalung novelist Melissa Lucashenko brings us her seventh novel with Edenglassie. Set in Brisbane (the centre of which was formerly known as Edenglassie), the story shifts between the 1840s and the 2020s. It begins in the present with feisty centenarian Granny Eddie – Brisbane’s oldest Aboriginal resident – tripping on a tree root that propels her back into memories of the past. The story pulses from past to present to future in a continuous loop in the tradition of indigenous storytelling, with Granny Eddie and place the threads tying the stories together. This is a novel that attempts to correct colonial narratives, asking not only what if, but also where to now. An important read for our times. RRP $32.99.

The Frozen River

Reviewed by Gabriel Curmi The Frozen River is a biographical fiction novel of a famous American woman, Martha Ballard. Set in the late 1700s, the story starts with a man’s body found in the frozen Kennebec River. Martha Ballard is the local midwife and healer, so she inspects the body first and what she finds is unexpected. The dead man, Joshua Burgess, was a respected gentleman of Hallowell. Martha looks into her diary to find any links for Burgess’s death and discovers a connection between Burgess and Joseph North, the town judge.

Martha is a strongly-drawn character who fights to find justice for the women of Hallowell. If a book was a recipe, The Frozen River would have truthful fact as a big ingredient if not the main one. RRP $32.99.

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The wonder of Woodford!

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By Sonia Isaacs GET ready to immerse yourself in wonder with the week-long cultural phenomenon that is Woodford Folk Festival. Featuring six days and nights of music, dance, cabaret, comedy, workshops, films, forums, visual arts and so much more, the festival represents the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia, and is one of the biggest and most- loved ‘folk’ festivals in the world.

From the opening ceremony on December 27 through to finale night of January 1, over 400 acts presenting over 1800 performances will wow the crowds over an incredible 30 performance spaces, and best of all it’s right here on our doorstep!

The programme encompasses the creative depth and diversity of Australia’s cultural, artistic and social expression with something to suit and excite

all artistic palates from big name acts like Regurgitator, Resin Dogs, Ben Lee,Kasey Chambers and Kate MillerHeidke through to some incredible established acts and emerging talent, a smorgasbord of interesting and thought provoking talks and discussions, circus, dance and musical

workshops, street theatre, an entire Children’s Festival and many more special presentations.

The festival’s home Woodfordia will be packed with restaurants, cafes, bars (including a ‘dry bar’), market and merchandise stalls. You can even bring your togs and swim in beautiful Lake Gkula (bookings required) .

Week beginning DECEMBER 19

This year, Woodford will also be showcasing a special ‘Sunny Coast Feature’ putting 12 up-and-coming and beloved local artists from the Sunshine Coast region on stage at the Pineapple Lounge from 9.30am to 10.30am each day. For those wanting to experience an even more immersive event; volunteer positions are still available for the festival.

Volunteering can be an incredible way to dive deeper into the festival, to be a part of a great team, maybe learn some new skills, and be a special part of making this big crazy event work so well.

This year marks the 36th annual Woodford Folk Festival with both season tickets with camping on site or day tickets with or without camping available.

Tickets are available online or on entry. Tickets and programme information available online: woodfordfolkfestival.com

with Lilith Rocha

Sagittarius

Pisces

Gemini

Virgo

This week’s celestial counsel for a cool yule? Mercury backsliding into your sign to complicate communications issues a strong warning to stay calm and avoid drama. And if you’re travelling, double check to make sure you’ve included essentials. But even more important, to enjoy the festive ride.

Pushy Mars is saying yes yes yes, while restrained Venus counsels doing less.

Tuning into these contradictory but mutually supportive energies for when to act and when to rest is your key to balancing the leadup and wind down from the jolly holly event. Have a happy, humorous and heartwarming Piscean week.

Gemini’s planet mentor Mercury back-pedalling in the sign of travellers on 23 December isn’t anyone’s holiday ideal, with its accompanying holdups, slowdowns and communication complications. How can savvy Twins have fun anyway? By expecting the unexpected, having Plan B up your sleeve and being ready to pivot.

Amid the hectic flurry of Mercury retrograde’s re- activities: revising, renegotiating, rethinking and being reliable, this week carries the cosmic reminder for you of the important ones busy Virgos sometimes forget: to rest, relax and receive the much-deserved appreciation from others for all the effort you’ve put in.

November 23 – December 21

February 19 – March 20

May 21 – June 21

August 24 – September 22

Capricorn

Aries

CANCER

Libra

Your astral power point is this week’s midsummer solstice on 21 December, when the year’s longest, lightest day welcomes the beginning of Capricorn season: your annual cycle for tastefully cruising, schmoozing and networking festive get-togethers for contacts and connections to follow up in the new year.

As a fire sign, patience isn’t your forte, so it’s necessary to find a way this week to be graceful around delays. Ditto family differences of opinion.

The good news? Aries can do absolutely anything they put their mind to, especially if it adds to the general enjoyment, so get your creative on, Rams.

The heavenly helpline says it’s time to aim difficulties into the too-hard basket. This week’s astral advice is to deal with festive contingencies by sticking to what you’re good at and what you know works. Let others handle the variations.

Refuse to listen to unconstructive criticism, your own included.

It mightn’t be what you’d have ordered, but on the bright side, the combination of Mercury retrograde and season of unreason is perfect for racking up karmic flyby points by demonstrating Libran grace under pressure. The party circuit will benefit from your social skills and be infinitely grateful. Thank you, Venusians.

December 22 – January 20

March 21 – April 20

June 22 - July 22

September 23 – October 23

Aquarius

Taurus

Leo

Scorpio

It’s a curious fact that the season of goodwill seems to make people ferally frazzled and snappy. Your contrarian Aquarian assignment for the next fortnight is helping others enjoy whatever state of divine disorder they find themselves in, for which the festive deities will deluge you with unexpected blessings.

You’re on the last of the hard pre-xmas yards, now it’s time to start winding down. Realising that certain things won’t get done - maybe a lot, but so what?

Switching your settings to cruise control and putting your furry feet up with a glass of something sparkling while you design the ideal festivities.

The current tricky star-mix offers an abundant field of creative opportunities for your majesties to step in and take the lead in the midst of merry mayhem, delegating where necessary, of course. This week’s most helpful mantra comes via Leo icon Madonna: It’s not what I expected but nothing ever is.

This week’s tidings of great joy are that apart from the odd hiccup and lastminute hunting, gathering and wrapping, ‘tis the season to stop thinking go-go-go, start planning R & R. To get with the festive celebrating, jolly holiday, goodwill to all, friends and family, more the merrier, peace on earth program.

January 21 – February 18

April 21 – May 20

July 23 – August 23

October 24 – November 22

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Hinterland gems

Hinterland Foliage

Hinterland Foliage is a family-owned nursery in the heart of Landsborough offering friendly service and great advice.

There is a great range of indoor and outdoor plants and a huge variety of planter pots, even some local artisan pottery. The shop has recently expanded to showcase more beautiful plants and pots than before. Hinterland Foliage is packed with fabulous gift ideas and there are gift vouchers available. Take a stroll through this lovely Hinterland Gem, conveniently located at 36 Cribb Street, Landsborough, opposite the train station.

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V8 Supercuts V8 Supercuts by Jules in Beerwah has been offering quality haircuts for men, women and children of all ages since 2014.

A qualified barber and hairdresser with over 30 years of industry experience, Jules specialises in old fashioned barbering with a modern style, ladies and children’s hairstyling and cuts as well as the traditional short back and sides/tapering and cut throat razor shaves.

Make sure to drop in today and freshen up your look before Christmas. She is open right up to Christmas Eve - no bookings necessary.

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Acupuncture @ Beerwah Merry Christmas and a happy holiday everyone enjoy your celebrations and remember to do this safely.

Thank you all for your support this year and I hope to see you all healthy and well next year.

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josie coco Living with anxiety can be challenging, but remember, it’s okay not to have everything figured out.

Embrace the present moment; break tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Allow yourself moments of self-care and selfcompassion.

Reach out to loved ones for support, and prioritize activities that bring joy.

Understand that progress, not perfection, is the goal.

Small changes can make a big difference.

Breathe, take it one step at a time, and believe in your ability to navigate through life’s uncertainties.

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What’s ON IN THE HINTERLAND december 19

Save our Glasshouse Mountains community event

When: Tuesday December 19, 6pm Where: Glasshouse Community Hall, 8 Conoowrin Road.

Info: Mark your calendar for our upcoming community meeting.

Our goal? To win the hearts of our holiday visitors by sharing information about our cause and collecting signatures for our petition. Ready to lend a hand? Drop us an email at: saveourglasshousemountains@ gmail.com with the subject “Volunteer for petitions”.

Christmas Japanese Gyoza Cooking Class

When: Tuesday, December 19, 5:30pm Where: Glasshouse Mountain Neighbourhood Centre Info: Join us for the last Japanese Gyoza Cooking Class of the year in Glasshouse Mountains on December 19th at 17:30! Don’t miss this chance to learn the art of making delicious gyoza and create some tasty memories together.

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Maleny Uniting Church Christmas Lights and Trees Festival

When: Wednesday, December 20 to Saturday, December 23, from 7-9pm Where: 1290 Landsborough Maleny Road, Maleny Info: The theme for this year’s festival will be LOVE. Come and stroll in the gardens and admire the lights displays from the church and community groups.

Then come into the hall to see decorations and Christmas trees, as well as craft items, cakes, plants and other goodies. All donations and proceeds will go to the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary.

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december 20 Christmas Cash Giveaway

When: Friday, December 22, 7pm Where: Maleny Hotel Info: Get ready for an exciting evening filled with joy, laughter, and a chance to win big! Our Members Christmas Cash Giveaway is back, and this time we’re bringing you 3 amazing draws, each worth $1,000. Imagine the incredible ways you could use that extra cash during the holiday season! Drawn Friday 22 December from 7pm.

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When: Sunday, December 31, 9pm12:30am Where: Maleny Hotel Info: Join us on New Year’s Eve for a night of celebration and music that you won’t want to miss. And the best part? Entry is absolutely FREE! Gather your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and let’s welcome the New Year together in the best way possible! See you at 9:00 PM sharp!

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When: Monday, January 1, 11:30pm Where: Maleny Hotel Info: Join us on New Year’s Day for a free live performance by Day of Embers Duo starting at 12:30pm!

Enjoy some drinks and bites while taking in the show. Combo Special: Get 2 frozen cocktails + bucket of prawns for $45 (available starting at 11:30am).

january 3 Celebrate the new year

When: Sunday December 31 Where: Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Coolum Info: This New Year’s Eve, enjoy fireworks displays at Mooloolaba 8.30pm and midnight, Caloundra 9.30pm and Coolum 8.30pm. Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for information on parking and getting to the event.

Mooloolah Valley Country Club New Years Eve Family Fun Day

When: Sunday, December 31 11am Where: Mooloolah Valley Country Club Info: Come have some fun with us!

Kids and adults games, bouncing castle, lolly scramble, raffles and face painting.

Maleny Markets on the Green Neon 90s New Years Eve When: 8am-2pm Party Where: On the green between Peace of Green and Maleny Realty Info: To book a stall, email malenymog@gmail or text 0498 953 190. Stalls are $25. Hope to see you there to grab a Xmas bargain. Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with our market news.

New Year’s Eve: Vix & the Slick Chix LIVE

When: Sunday, December 31 8pm Where: Glasshouse Tavern Info: Join us as we count down to 2024. Get the 90s gear out because we are having a NEON 90s NYE party!! Specialty cocktails and the hottest 90s hits, free entry | 18+ event.

Magic Pete Magic and Balloon Show

When: Wednesday January 3, 11am Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Something for the kiddos during the school holidays, let Magic Pete entertain them. For more information phone the club on 5436 5000.

january 6 8 Ball Aitken Band

When: Saturday January 6, 6pm Where: Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya St, Maleny Info: Glass House Mountains musicians 8 Ball Aitken and Jessy Lynch are set to perform their first show of the year. Tickets: $30 from https://events.humanitix.com/8ball-aitken-band-play-maleny-rsl

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When: Monday January 8, 10-11am Where: 30 Maple St, Maleny Info: Join in the creative fun as a Viking kid. Writie Runes like the Vikings. Then create a Viking longboat using collage materials.

All ages. Phone Rosetta Books 5435 2134 to book your free place.

january 10 Pizza Making

When: Wednesday January 10, 11am Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Club Glasshouse invite you and your little ones for a Pizza making session to cure the boredom. For more information phone the club on 5436 5000.

january 12 Pottery Platter Workshop

When: Friday January 12, 6-8pm Where: Caloundra Regional Gallery 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra Info: We are turning the Gallery into a ceramic studio for one night only in January and making pottery platters. Guidance and all materials will be provided.

Complimentary drink and nibbles provided. For tickets https://events. humanitix.com/gallery-up-latepottery-platter-workshop/tickets

january 13 Lost Treasure Pop-up Market When: Now until Thursday, January 11, 9am-5pm (closed Xmas Day) Where: Maleny Community Centre Info: New, vintage and preloved treasures available for purchase, including vintage clothing, Hawaiian shirts, t-shirts, hats and sunnies, tin toys, records, crocs, gumboots, jewellery, furniture, antiques and collectables, and giftware.

Maleny Film Society- Last Film Show

When: Saturday, January 13, 3pm Where: 23 Maple Street, Maleny Info: Samay fights heaven and earth to find light. He wants to catch, control, cut and project that light to tell stories. Now to pursue that dream he must leave everything he loves and take a flight to find the light. MATINEE SCREENING, Doors open at 2:30 pm for licensed bar, tea/coffee, slices, movie starts at 3:00 pm.

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january 13 & 14

2024 Summer Maleny Wedding Festival Trail

When: Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14, 10am-3pm Where: Multiple locations across Maleny Info: Research your vendors in advance so you know who you would like to meet along the way, most have specials for booking over the weekend, so be ready to take advantage of any offers available to you. Lock in the date and register soon to attend this free event, or enter to win amazing prizes! For more, https:// visitsunshinecoasthinterland. com.au/event/maleny-weddingfestival-trail-summer/

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Write On!

When: Monday January 15, 10-11am Where: 30 Maple St, Maleny Info: Kids can explore the magical world of storytelling with children’s author and primary school teacher, Adam France, through a range of interactive and hilarious writing activities. This workshop provides the tools and motivation necessary for all kids to be the best storytellers they can be. Phone Rosetta Books 5435 2134 to book your free place.

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Kids Bingo

When: Wednesday January 17, 10.30-11.30am & 2.30-3.30pm Where: Club Glasshouse, 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Eyes down and two little ducks, bring the kids along for a game of bingo. Ages 7-13. For more information phone the club on 5436 5000.

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Marvellous museums

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

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Beerwah Ladies Golf results

Contributed by Brenda Briese THIS is my final report for 2023 and thank you for reading. It’s been a busy year but as always, we do enjoy our golf win or lose.

How fast the years go by.

Thursday 23rd November we played a 2BBB Stableford with a field of 56 players. Winners Teresa Keast & Lynda Sambolic on 45pts followed

by Christine Black & Barb Aitchison on 43pts. NTPs 2. & 5 Dot Smith, 16 Jenny Rutley, 2nd shot 18 Sonia Kenway. BRD went to 38pts.

Thursday 30th November we played our final Men’s Invitation Day for the year. A very good field of 96 players. Once again it was sponsored by Ian & Cheryl Peut, thanks very much. As it’s the Christmas game we made it “Ham Day” . The prizes were all Christmas type foods. Lucky winners were Christine & Alan Black on 49 pts from Barry Jordan & Wendy Bradley 45pts ocb from Marilyn & Don Walsh, 4th place Marshall Caldwell & Teresa Keast, 5th Lea Doyle & Craig McFadden, 6th Ebony Devenport & Marshall Caldwell, 7th Pauline Laurie & Craig Stallard, 8th Pauline Coyne & Mark Stallard. Run down went to 41 pts. NTPs

Ladies. 2. Jill Marrinan, 5. Helen Lewis, 16 Carla Croce 18 Wendy Bradley. Mens. 2 & 5 Geoff Williamson, 16 Greg Dangerfield, 18.

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Saturday 2nd December was a Stroke with 16 players. Winner Maria Schlotterbach 66 nett from Marilyn Walsh 69 nett. NTPs 2. Sonia Kenway, 5. & 18 Marilyn Walsh, 16.

Christine Mcgrory. BRD to 71 nett.

Last event for year our Break Up day. It’s only 9 holes & we play a Irish 4Ball. Winners Cheryl Jepson, Maree French, Teresa Keast R/ up Lyn Steele, Mavis Brimelow, Gail Gundry, Val Turner. 2nd R/ up. Carol Cork, Barb Drury, Cathie Bartley, Gail Caines. 4th.

Karen Kemp, Joey Eccles, Carolyn Schwarer, Terri Oberofer. NTPs 2 & 5 Both Lea Doyle.

In conclusion I’d like to thank our Club Professional for another year sponsoring our Thursday Monthly Medals, thanks John.

And a big shout out to Ray White Beerwah, thank you Alex for your very generous support for the year. And to all the other people who sponsored some of our days.

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15/12 N/S Beerwah Bridge Club 1. 61.90% David Hallam - Barbara Freeman (5) Contributed By Martine Goedhart 12/12 N/S 1. 55.64% Di Viterale - Gordon Thurlow (3) 2. 55.43% David Hallam - David Hine (5) 3. 52.07% Judith Boyd - Trish Watts (4) 4. 50.79% Barbara Freeman - Neville Jordan (2) 5. 49.86% Kathy Seib - Jenny Donovan (6) 6. 36.21% Nell Howie - Bev Sockhill (1) E/W 1. 63.67% Katie Piva - Bill Chessellls (5) 2. 59.92% Kay Smith - Di Hume (2) 3. 53.83% Faye Rogers - Jennifer Hobson (4) 4. 49.08% Jillian Major - Tom Major (3) 5. 41.92% Graham Nicholson - Miriam Hargreave (6) 6. 41.33% Gabi Rosenberger - Jan Humphreys (7) 7. 40.25% Marianne Idle - Gwyneth Drane (1)

2. 59.82% Tom Major - Jillian Major (7) 3. 51.79% Judith Boyd - Ann Slade (4) 4. 47.32% Martine Goedhart - David Hine (6) 5. 45.24% Di Viterale - Gordon Thurlow (3) 6. 42.26% Roger Garner - Lea Garner (2) 7. 41.67% Andrew Smart - Kym Jervois (1) E/W 1. 61.01% Fred Thurlow - Joan Thurlow (7) 2. 55.36% Graham Nicholson - Miriam Hargreave (5) 3. 54.46% Kerri Sugars - Neville Jordan (2) 4. 52.38% Kay Smith - Di Hume (3) 5. 46.13% Jenny Donovan - Kathy Seib (1) 6. 41.67% Marianne Idle - Bill Chessellls (4) 7. 38.99% Faye Rogers - Jennifer Hobson (6) Make It Your New Year’s Resolution To Join The Beerwah Bridge Club.

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Contributed by Brett Gillis IN recent years, Lawn Bowls has seen a transformation from a supposed “sport for older people” to become a vibrant all inclusive game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages and abilities.

Like most sports there is social play as well as the more serious competition. Why not give it a go?

Lawn bowls is unique in that we cater for the whole family with younger players giving parents fierce competition due to their hand eye co-ordination. Currently our members range in ages from 7 to 93 with memberships Social $10, Junior free and Full affiliated $90. There is complimentary coaching and you can use our club bowls until you decide to purchase your own personal set.

2023 has been a resounding success thanks to our band of volunteers who ensure that all club activity is managed with expertise, humour and a smile.

Our calendar of events has grown considerably this year especially with an increase in private celebrations and our successful re-entry into the Sunshine Coast District Pennants competition. Our combined Christmas Party and Presentation Night held on Saturday night was an informal celebration of amazing effort, friendship as well as personal and team success. Thanks to all members for their support.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Contributed by David Hayes Wednesday 13.12.23 9.00am Social. Winners of the day on countback with 5 teams for the last 7 ends were Gwynne O’Sullivan and Frank Buckley. R/Up with the highest score overall with 23 were Nicky Bedwell and Brendan Freshwater.

Lucky draw was won by Allan Pashby and Marilyn Podmore. A fun game was played, $1 a turn bowling a bowl from the corner of the green to a Jack placed in the centre of the green. After a number of rolls Di Hume was the winner taking away $29.

Thursday 15.12.23 Social Bowls 12.30pm. The last day of social bowls for 2023 saw 40 players take the green with 4 rinks of pairs and 4 rinks of Triples. Winners of the day with 2 wins and a score of 42 were Frank Buckley and David Booth. R/Up with the highest score in either game with 22 were Jonathan Orr, Peter Bousen and Lindsay Henderson. Lucky draw went to Mac Townson and Rob Scullion.

Raffles winners. $30 meat Voucher won by Kevin Cook. $25 cash to Steve Phillips, $25 cash to Mac Townson and $20 cash to David Booth.

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David Bransdon wins the Elgin Valley Pro Am Beerwah Golf Club welcomed pro golfers from across Australia

VICTORIAN David Bransdon overame some serious jetlag to win this year’s Elgin Valley Pro Am held at the Beerwah Golf Club last week.

Bransdon finished with a 6-under 66, which he said he was particularly pleased with having started his round with a bogey.

He finished two strokes ahead of Scott Laycock on 8-under.

Team winners were amateurs Graham Black, Norm McIntyre, Deano Wye and pro golfer Scott Ford, finishing on 93 points after countback.

After last year’s washout, clear skies and a warm day made for a welcome return to the annual event which saw hundreds of amateurs enjoy a day out with a strong field of PGA and European Tour winners.

Bransdon said he had struggled with jetlag after returning to Australia from the US only a few days prior.

Despite the first hole bogey he quickly moved into gear with four birdies in the next five holes.

He said his goal was to remain competitive and win a Pro Am by the time he turned 50.

“I fell six months shy of that but my goal was to play up there, keep playing so that I was still competitive,” he said.

“Once I turned 50 I’ve run with it pretty well.”

Beerwah Golf operations manager, Matt Lang, said the Pro Am was a great success with around 200 spectators.

“The first shotgun was really good, and the more marquee pros played in the afternoon shotgun session,” he said.

British Open winner, Ian Baker-Finch, played at the Beerwah event for the first time since 2020, and said he was happy to be back at his junior golf club. “It’s always good to get back and see the old course,” he said.

“It’s a little different now to what it was 50 years ago when it was built by all the farmers in the area.”

“The Elks family do such a wonderful job here, not only sponsoring the tournament, but they are really big supporters of the club and have been for so long.”

The new 14th hole was on display at the Pro Am for the first time in a competitive setting, which Matt said the golfers loved.

Ian Baker Finch with the Elks

SUNSHINE Coast Scorchers and Glasshouse Cricket Club player, Malakai Pearce, has embarked on a unique apprenticeship at Cooper Cricket in Batmaking.

Malakai started the apprenticeship in January this year, and has been working alongside Brisbane Heat star, Josh Brown during his experience.

He also gets to meet a

number of Queensland Cricket icons who visit the renowned cricket repair shop, but Malakai enjoys the craft itself too.

“I’ve learnt how bats and cricket gear itself is made, how its produced and how to interact with customers from the retail aspect and things like that,” he said.

“It’s really cool that I don’t just learn one thing, I’m learning different aspects of how life works.

“Meeting the high profile players that I get to meet is really cool like some people who walk through the door

is really awesome to meet them and see how they act and how humble they are as well.”

His mum, Naomi, originally tried to organise a bat making experience for Malakai after starting a side hustle in bat repairs for his friends.

Now, Malakai hopes to move into a more permanent role in his apprenticeship next year, and complete his four to five year qualification.

“I’m currently working at Cooper Cricket about 22 hours a week over three days, but I’m hoping to go full time in 2024,” he said.

“I will always want to play cricket at some sort of level, I hope to play at a very high level and always be involved in the sport.

“But I will always try to stay intact with my roots

Elks family with pro golfer Ian Baker-Finch

Malakai batting his eyes for batmaking and make sure that I give back to the people who have given to me.”

To make this professional cricket dream a reality, Malakai is already making strides in the Sunshine Coast cricket scene to so I was very excited when I further his athletic career. got presented with a baggy “This is the first time I’ve maroon.” been picked to play for Queensland, I’ll be playing @ Rossi’s in the under 15s schoolboys Lessons for team later Beginners to next year,” he Advanced said.

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Net your tomatoes IT’S the end of another year, but there’s no rest for the wicked.

Here are some things to do around the garden in January – it’s a long list, so get cracking!

• Prune your flowering shrubs, such as azalea, gardenia, camellia, ixora, bottlebrush, tibouchina, brunsfelsia and grevillea.

• Tip prune poinsettia to make them bush out and produce more flowers this winter.

• Make a note of frangipani plants that you like the flower’s colour of, so that you can go back in winter to take cuttings.

• Do not feed your garden

in very hot weather, as it will place too much stress on the root systems.

• Do not use chemical sprays once temperature reaches 28 degrees, or you will burn your plants.

Best time is early evening, once the sun has set.

• Spray hibiscus with Confidor to prevent hibiscus beetle from damaging the flowers.

• Feed gardenias, azaleas and vireyas each month through summer with pelletised manure and water with organic liquid feed such as seaweed or liquid blood and bone.

• Trim runaway shoots on wisteria, only up until late

February / March, otherwise you’ll prune off flower budwood.

• Roses will be looking for nutrients about now if they are going to have a prolific flowering later in the season. A good fertiliser regime is to apply an organicallybased fertiliser every six to eight weeks from August right through to March.

To keep roses in good condition in subtropical areas, prune in January and February, not winter.

• Citrus trees need to be fed this month with a Citrus and Fruit Tree Fertiliser at the rate of 125 grams per year of the

tree’s age. Citrus has shallow roots, so never dig the fertiliser in simply sprinkle it on top and water it in.

• Scale are likely to be a problem on citrus trees at this time of year so keep an eye out and, at the first sign, spray with a white or pest oil, applied in the late afternoon or early evening to prevent leaf burn.

• Now is the time when lawns will respond to aeration and for those gardeners who wish to work off some of the excesses of Christmas, going over it with a fork will do the trick.

• Tomatoes are more at risk now to problems with diseases and pests, especially the fruit fly. Fruit fly and tomato grub can be controlled by chemical means, by paper bagging the fruits or by using a fine net over the entire bush.

• Sweet corn is one vegetable that can be planted right through until the end of February.

Remember always to plant sweet corn in a block rather than rows for better pollination.

• Parsley plants may just suddenly die. This is normal, as they do fall victim to summer heat and humidity. Replant

with fresh seedlings.

• Pawpaw can be planted now into a well drained spot in full sun.

Established Pawpaws need plenty of water now. Fertilise with 20 grams of pelletised manure per square metre.

Trees that are too tall can be cut back now. Cut trees 1m from ground and cover cut top with tin can.

• For low chill stone fruit, apply dolomite and gypsum now, at 200 grams dolomite/gypsum per square metre of drip line.

• Protect your mangoes from marauding bats and possums by covering each with a cloth or paper bag, or cover the tree with netting.

• Feed your leafy green vegetables a weekly dose of a soluble nitrogen fertiliser. Use a seaweed tonic as a foliar spray to keep them healthy.

• Control caterpillars with Dipel; avoid planting highly susceptible vegetables at this time of year, such as Chinese cabbage or broccoli.

• Top up organic garden mulches. Keep the layer about 15cm thick.

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McGrath coast & hinterland’s 12 days of christMas Over the past 7 years, we have donated more than $300,000 to over 200 organisations, this is something that is near and dear to our hearts and certainly one of our greatest achievements.

• STEMM (Supporting Teenagers with Education, Mothering and Mentoring) • Orange Sky • SCARS (Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge) • Rosies Friends on the Street • Hope in a Suitcase

Throughout December, we have been running our 12 Days of Christmas campaign through our social channels, and are delighted to have been able to support the following organisations

• Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre • Sleep Bus • IFYS Inclusive Kids • 4 Paws Animal Rescue • Salty Souls

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You can easily narrow down your search and find a home to suit your budget and lifestyle. Real estate portals are a great place to search the wider market and to understand rental prices across different suburbs. Signing up for rental alerts is also a good idea.

Your local McGrath Beerwah Property Management team are a great source of information. Not only can they help find you a property from their portfolio, they have a wealth of knowledge about the area that is invaluable when renting. They can share insights into average rental rates, demand for the area and the lifestyle benefits of living there.

For more information visit www.mcgrath.com.au/rent or give us a call and speak to our Leasing Consultant Alyce Stimpson.

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If you are considering selling, give us a call, we would love the opportunity to discuss the current activity in the market and how that affects your property value.

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

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CaSSi NuSke’S ChriSTMaS BiNGo earlier this month we celebrated our successful year joined by our supportive clients, staff and generous sponsors at the Glass house lookout Café for our “Crazy Christmas Shirt Bingo”. Our sponsors for our bingo prizes, your generosity is outstanding, and we couldn’t thank you more: Col Mason from Mason Finance Group, Domain and Realestate.com.

Thank you to everyone who made it a night to remember, your enthusiasm and festive spirit made the event a resounding success!

On this note of gratitude, I would also like to extend my deepest thanks to my dedicated team Jo, kate, and Ebony. Your commitment, hard work, and passion have been instrumental in our success this year. The efforts and dedication you’ve shown in every task and project are truly commendable.

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