Edition 1 November 2022

FROM THE EDITOR

THERE have been a bunch of highlights over a very busy seven days, but by a whisker the play of the week goes to Lisa Plucknett.

Lisa delivered a weeds-focused poem to mark the 70th anniversary of the Maleny Garden Club last Tuesday.

I knew I was in trouble because I’d been sitting on another poem of hers that involved nudity and swamp monsters and sure enough there was a public suggestion this paper might be too squeamish to publish it. Not so. I just need the space, so stay tuned, but in the meantime page 22 has the anniversary story and Lisa’s G-rated garden poem.

Another highlight was the federal government confirming the same amount of funding promised by the former coalition - $1.6bn - was still available to fund the Sunshine Coast heavy rail project.

After a hopeless few weeks of politicking about this critical project, the ball is now back in the state government’s court. What will they do next?

We also spoke to Bj Murphy, who doesn’t look like he’s stopped much

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this year and has now published his first podcast, which among many elements explores how he has defined his identity in the face of a Western system (p4).

While talking culture, a series of plays by Tying Up Loose Ends (TULE) will dive into voluntary assisted dying, which becomes law in Queensland soon.

Hearing it being discussed compassionately in play form aims to help people understand what is obviously a very sensitive issue.

We were also at a bunch of AGM’s and it was fantastic to see Glasshouse Country’s best producers on show at last Wednesday’s chamber of commerce annual meeting (p14). We also went to Maleny Street Co-op’s annual meeting and their initiative to help people in financial distress to be able to continue to source organic food for their health is a great idea (p5). And that’s only some of the week that was. Happy reading!

Mitch

Jinibara culture man, Bj Murphy, talks from the heart in his new podcast series.

Image: FYRE Photography

Mitch Gaynor

Glasshouse Country & Maleny News @gcmnews

starting line

By Mitch Gaynor

FEDERAL Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, has called on the State Government to stump up its own funds for the Sunshine Coast Heavy Rail project after Federal Labor acknowledged it had committed $1.6 billion.

The project will deliver heavy passenger rail on the Sunshine Coast by connecting Beerwah to new stations at Caloundra, Kawana and Maroochydore.

Both the former federal coalition government and current Labor government have committed $1.6 billion to the project, which is seen as critical not just because of the 2032 Olympics, but to provide a mass transit system in the face of the region’s ballooning population,

The funding arrangement for the state-controlled project is based on a 50/50 split between the Federal and State Governments.

A spokesperson for Infrastructure Minister Catherine King, confirmed that dialogue with the State Government was ongoing.

“Through the 2022-23 October Federal Budget, the Australian Government has worked with the Queensland Government to identify, plan and fund priority transport infrastructure investments, and will continue to do so,” the spokesperson told GC&M News.

“The Budget maintains the $1.6 billion committed by the former government for the Sunshine Coast Direct Line (Beerwah to Maroochydore Rail Extension).”

The Queensland Government has been critical of the former coalition’s $1.6bn spending promise, but last week Transport Minister Mark Bailey said Labor’s funding was “refreshing” in that it would be voted and passed by the government.

Mr Wallace urged the State Government to stump up its share of the funding to ensure the project is delivered well before 2032.

“We need to put continuous pressure to hold State Labor to account,” Mr Wallace said.

“They have done nothing but play politics, make up excuses, stall, and delay since the previous Coalition Government’s announcement in March.

“Until the first train pulls into Maroochydore, I call on the Sunshine Coast community to make their voices

heard and tell State Labor to get on board.”

The project will cut travel time, reduce road congestion, and make mass transit accessible to Sunshine Coast residents, with reduced travel times between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast and within.

“With less than ten years to run before the Olympics and the Paralympics, where the Sunshine Coast will host a number of events, it is imperative that we get that train line built well before the torch is lit,” Mr Wallace said.

“But regardless of a major sporting event, Sunshine Coast Rail will revolutionise the way we move people in southeast Queensland – busting congestion on our busiest roads and reducing the use of cars and thereby carbon emissions.”

THE Maleny Show will celebrate 100 years in 2023 and to celebrate the occasion, the Show Society is collating a commemorative book which will include a list of long term volunteers.

If you have information about anyone who has volunteered for longer than seven years – especially ancestors or those who may have left the district, please email judyfredriksen@bigpond. com.

Know a show volunteer? Climate talks in Maleny

WASTE Action Maleny is hosting a free community forum to explore the Sunshine Coast Council’s environmental position after it acknowledged the world is in a state of climate emergency.

Presenters will include Cr David Law and Gillian Smith from Sunshine Coast Council’s Coordinator of Environment & Sustainability Policy. Dr Theresa Ashford from USC will discuss sustainability, community, the climate crisis and personal responsibility.

Local Jinibara Culture Man BJ Murphy will provide an Indigenous perspective on the climate crisis. Greg Neave will outline the ‘Climate Emergency Acknowledgement: Telling the Story’ Project. The forum is on Tuesday, November 8 from 6-7.30pm.

Walk-ins welcome or book at Humanitix.

Special day out for sick kids

IT WAS a very special day for a group of sick kids and their families who were able to create some magical memories outside of their hospital environment last week.

Organised by the Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Australia Zoo family experience gave 15 kids the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of our favourite native animals.

“We understand how crucial these

moments of happiness are for our families and are pleased that we were able to provide a welcome distraction as well as bring a smile to their face,” Children’s Hospital Foundation CEO, Lyndsey Rice said. The Children’s Hospital Foundation is the charity dedicated to raising funds for Queensland’s sickest kids and works with Queensland Children’s Hospital and state-wide with Children’s Health Qld.

Party comes together

THE Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce has received an abundance of prizes for the HinterWonderLand prize draw, plus cash donations to boot, with

Better Homes and Gardens are one of the latest local businesses to jump in and support by generously donating $250. They will also be supplying power for

As a not-for-profit organisation, the Street Party has been dedicated to shining a light on this amazing pocket of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

It has become a fabulous opportunity to showcase our amazing small businesses, fresh produce, plus the up and coming talent this region has to offer. And this is

Tickets for entry into the prize draws and for the rides are available online now for only $5 each!

Tickets will be available at the gate on the day for $10 each, however, by ‘jumping the queue’ you can save time and money.

Whether or not you are purchasing tickets for rides or prize draws, it would be great if you could still register online.

Providing those important attendance numbers is crucial to the sustainability of our future events.

To organize an event of this size there are many small working parts that need to align to make it run smoothly. It all happens behind the scenes where volunteers and staff are working tirelessly.

Tamara Hazelden of Freedom Property - Hazelden Team in Beerwah, has donated her time to help ensure a few of these small parts run smoothly, with the Chamber thanking Tamara for her commitment and kind offer to work on the street party.

“Being born and bred in the Glasshouse Country area, I was so excited to be given the opportunity to be able to assist Shelly and the team from Jack Rabbit Events and Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce deliver this amazing street party,” Tamara said.

“This kind of celebration brings our close-knit community together and highlights our region in a wonderfully creative way.

The amount of attention it draws to the area showcasing what we have to offer in our small business community is outstanding.”

Grab your tickets and head on down to HinterWonderLand from 1pm, Saturday November 12. Visit www.hinterwonderland.com.au for more details.

to the mandatory conditions for keeping a regulated dog to reduce the risk posed by these animals. A copy of the program is available on council’s website.

For more information contact council on 07 5475 7272 or mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Ferny

By Mitch Gaynor

MORE than seven hectares of koala and greater glider habitat are set to be cleared in Ferny Forest at Beerwah under plans by Unitywater to construct a 10km water pipeline from Ewen Maddock Dam to Stockland’s Aura development.

It follows plans by the State Government, announced in December 2021, to log up to 50 per cent of the 129-hectare forest ahead of a transition to national park status in late 2024.

Protesters frustrated at the twopronged threat to the forest - also known as Beerwah State Forest -

descended on Caloundra MP Jason Hunt’s office last week to demand answers.

While protesters said they were not against delivering water to the Stockland development, they were against the loss of critical wildlife habitat.

“We want Unitywater to contribute to funding wildlife bridges and minimise impact by microtunnelling the entire pipe line,” a spokesperson said.

Ferny Forest has been under threat of largescale logging since December, but protests, a petition to State Parliament and the upgrading of koalas to endangered status have forced the government to reconsider that decision.

In response to the petition, Agricultural Minister Mark Furner said that his department would assess the proposed harvest site “for koalas and koala habitat to ensure compliance with the requirements of the EPBC Act and the NC Act”. In the report commissioned by Unitywater, an application for a water pipeline would require several hectares of the forest to be cleared. The report stated “the project requires the unavoidable removal of 3.5ha of habitat that is suitable for koala”.

The report also found the pipeline would result in “unavoidable clearing” of “2.6ha of habitat that is suitable for

Greater Glider and approximately 20 hollow bearing trees”. “As such (this) may contribute to a long-term decrease in the size of the local (Greater Glider) population and nesting sites”. Both clearings would require offset habitats.

Unitywater lodged a referral for the project over potential environmental issues to the Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment in August 2020, which concluded the project was unlikely to have a significant impact on either the koala and/or greater glider populations if offsets were implemented.

Unitywater did not return calls.

Bj Murphy tells his story, his way

By Jennifer Kent

INSPIRED and encouraged by those around him, and by the influence recordings of previous generations had on his own understanding of self, Jinibara man Bj Murphy this month began recording and telling his own personal story through his podcast, ‘Which Way Now?’, which he hopes will resonate, help guide and have a positive impact on all listeners.

Throughout his series, Bj unpacks his own experiences as an Indigenous man, from a young boy struggling to identify in an overwhelmingly western system, to challenges as an adult coming to find himself and the importance of his culture, through to becoming a parent, and everything in between.

He describes it as raw, truthful, open and honest – his story, told by him: “This podcast is my story, a reflection on my journey, my song line.”

there are many challenges to coming to be where he is today, and he plans to delve into many different aspects along with guest speakers, such as Spencer Shaw, Lyndon Davies and his Mum, to name few. The hope is to take listeners along that journey and build conversations in which, he admits, will bring up some heavy truths opening old wounds, in order to have a better understanding of his self.

“I had to be careful how I navigated it, to make it my story and not speak on behalf of others,” he said. “I was careful not point the finger, but I wanted it to be raw and truthful. I’m a very open and honest person… this is my story, about me and the raw truth behind it all.”

“People can see what it’s like to unpack, and see what it was and is like for an

particularly throughout the Blackall Range. Reflecting on recordings of First Nations Australians, written and otherwise, Bj shared that he was taken back to how beautiful the land was and wanted it to be like that now. That, it seems, forms a large part of what inspires him in the work he does.

“It would have been easy to give up and sell myself out with appropriation, but that’s not me.”

Bj shared that in the early days of the podcast’s conception, whilst yarning with Lyndon Davies he noted the importance of documenting Indigenous life and culture in a modern way. “As an adult I found Willy Mackenzie’s recordings really

influential in my own understanding of my culture and life, and I hope that in creating this podcast, I’m adding to that, and helping mobs of the future,” he said. “Who knows, I may change the life of someone who comes across my story in 50 years time.”

The response to BJ’s podcast, he says, has been really positive and he was surprised that after the release of episode 1 people were nudging him for episode 2. And Bj has big plans for the podcast series, hoping to take it on the road down the track, for raw conversation to happen on country. You can listen to Bj’s podcast, by searching ‘Which Way Now?’ on Spotify, under podcasts.

Bj Murphy, Peyton Murphy, Malachi Murphy and Lola Harward

Maleny Street Co-op Community Care initiative’s healthy help

By Marina Gomide

A NEW ‘community care’ initiative to help Maple Street Co-op members during times of crisis was one of several announcements made at the organisation’s annual meeting last week.

There was also a change of directors, a focus on local produce heroes and the announcement of a new oral history archive.

John Ford, Eugenie Schwartz, and Jonathan Waites replaced outgoing directors Robin Harper, Kerry Cosgrove, and Anna Morningstar at the October 26 AGM.

Robin said the creation of the Community Care Account was borne through a desire to “pay forward” the need for healthy food.

“We want to be able to pay forward the need for healthy foods by channelling money and efforts into a crisis account to support people in need,” she said.

Robin gave the example of a person

who, due to health issues, isn’t able to work, resulting in them losing income and not being able to afford organic food, leading to a downward spiral in health.

Co-op business manager Peter Pamment explained that they want to make this process the least intrusive possible and will rely partially on the trust and honesty of the community and its members. Funds for this crisis account will be raised through donations which can be made at the Co-op.

The last major announcement made during the meeting is the Oral History Archive event, which will be held on November 27. Created by Lindsay Kruger, this project dives into the history of the Co-op and the origin stories of the alternative Maleny community.

“The aim of this event is to acknowledge and pay respect to the Co-op history and to understand the social forces that helped create it,” Lindsay said.

Involved in the project are Co-op founders Lorna Huston and Matthew Davies.

Chair of the Board of Directors Kamala Alister (pictured) ended the meeting by thanking the community, staff, directors and members, including Fiona Emberton,

Adrian Anderson, Patricia Lake, Elke Watson, Anna Sibbel, and Charlotte Fogarty-Henderson.

“Everyone here is the reason this Co-op has been so successful, and you are all responsible for this amazing community we have created,” Alister said.

Regional dog audits beginning Pandemic declaration ends

THE Sunshine Coast Council is launching its annual inspection program.

The program relates to dogs that are “regulated’’ under state legislation.

The annual audit of properties where a regulated dog is kept, ensures animal owners are doing the right thing by their community to reduce potential risks.

Officers will audit premises where regulated dogs are being kept, with the program starting November 14. These

relate to containment, tags, signage, registration, collars and microchips.

Councillor Winston Johnston said the compliance audits ensured council was doing what it could to keep the community safe. “There are risks associated with regulated dogs, but we want the community to have peace in knowing we’re working to ensure these dogs are being properly contained and looked after,” he said.

THE Public Health Emergency Declaration which formed the basis of Queensland’s COVID-19 response by giving considerable power to the state chief health officer, will lift on October 31.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said: “Modelling (in January 2020) suggested that more than 10,000 Queenslanders would lose their lives if there was widespread community transmission before vaccination.”

“But thanks to the collective efforts of Queenslanders, we didn’t let the virus run rampant.”

Since borders were reopened 2,277 Queenslanders have lost their lives to Covid.

At its peak there were 1,123 hospital beds occupied by Covid patients, including 54 in ICU.

Today there are 92 Covid patients in hospital, with just three in ICU.

Everyone here is the reason this Co-op has been so successful, you are all responsible for this amazing community.

If we build it they will come

By Sonia Isaacs

HERALDING a new wave of younger demographic taking the leap into pursuing the opportunity and business security of purchasing commercial real estate, Shotgun Espresso owners Kelly Robson and Adrian Anderson have just settled on the purchase of the entire building that houses their café at 48 Maple Street.

After renting their Maleny café space for the last eight years, earlier this year Kelly and Adrian doubled down on their decision to secure not only their own future but that of their beloved café.

“Adrian and I are big on believing we will do something and then working to pursue it, with the belief that the money and what’s required will turn up after that. Basically build it and they’ll come- thankfully we have good hustle!” laughed Kelly.

The idea to purchase the building first seeded around three years ago when previous owners sold the property to a new landlord, and while Kelly and Adrian were at the time not in a position to purchase they realised their intent to look to this option as a future goal.

“We realised it was foolish not to own the building you rent in if you have the opportunity, so we told the landlord at the time that if he ever considered selling to let us know first – which he honoured. It’s been a huge leap of faith and a real

learning curve, but we didn’t give up, and house re-mortgaged at the time, someone ended up loaning us a tiny amount to open the café and we made it work and we’ve been moving forward ever since, but this is so big and amazing!,” said Kelly.

“To be the actual operator in a venue and to be able to also own that venue totally empowers the operator to make adjustments to the building that suits the operation rather than the investment, so this is quite a different outlook and makes a world of difference for us about how our business will operate going forward,” said

The couple acknowledge how much they care about Maleny, and have been very grateful for the support from others in the community in their latest venture.

“We’ve been really touched by how much it meant to other people that we were doing this, and that has surprised and buoyed us,” said Kelly.

The new owners of 48 Maple Street, Kelly Robson, and Adrian Anderson

Entering the world of commercial loans or as the couple described “residential loans on steroids” was a massive undertaking for Kelly and Adrian.

“Personally, this journey holds a real rags to riches energy for me; when we first started the café we couldn’t even get our

“We’ve actually been building on this step by step for 30 years. In that lineage one of the most important things has been able to create something beautiful and this is essentially our life’s art to create this beautiful sense of place for the Maleny community of which we are 25 years strong now, we love all the warmth we get back from our community by doing this,” said Adrian.

The Glass House Mountains Village Centre Place Co-Lab Pilot Project brings together community members, sta and students from the University of the Sunshine Coast, and Sunshine Coast Council. We are combining local knowledge and skills to problem solve and co-create solutions to make places more inclusive, sustainable, and liveable.

What needed to be done

By Sonia Isaacs

COMMUNITY stalwarts Ken and Ann Husband have been volunteering their time for well over 40 years, and along with others, the couple were instrumental in establishing the Landsborough neighbourhood centre Morris House which will mark its 25th year in 2023.

GC&M News caught up with the couple recently to find out a little more about how Morris House was established, and some of the personal highlights they have enjoyed as long running committed volunteers in the local community.

Ken and Ann moved to Landsborough in the early 1980s, and shortly afterwards joined what was then known as the Landsborough Progress Association (LPA). Previously they had both been volunteers at Maroochy Beach Gymnastics and Ann remembers that back then between volunteering, working and family commitments, life was pretty hectic!

“We both worked full time during these periods so it was a pretty busy time especially after we moved to Landsborough and joined the Progress Association, and then we subsequently worked with other members to start the Morris House project,” explained Ann.

Over the following years it was decided to have a neighbourhood/community centre, and the search was on to locate a suitable building and land for the project. During this time Ken worked closely with then councillor Vivienne Coleman to help secure the location and building currently

Ann said she never really put too much thought into why she volunteered, it was just what needed to be done to get things happening in the community, and the tasks required just morphed from one thing into another. Some of the highlights during their time volunteering have included securing grants to establish computer classes, emergency help and assistance to those in need (which turned out to be a project much bigger than originally envisaged!). The establishment of Morris House as a place anyone could go to for help, even for small things such as printing etc, as well as the enjoyment of being involved in successfully running William Landsborough Day for the community in the early 1990’s.

Ann said that along with Ken, they both loved working with the amazing volunteers that have been involved over the years with Morris House, and also the feeling of satisfaction gained from being able to help people who are in really desperate situations. “I would encourage people to volunteer at Morris House because we always need more people to help, and the satisfaction you get when you have helped people when they are truly in need whether it is because of homelessness, assistance with food, blankets or other necessities, or referrals to other services to help them out makes you feel good that you have done the best you can for others,” said Ann.

If you’d like to get involved with Morris House call 5494 1255 or visit www.

facebook.com/morrishouselandsborough

The satisfaction you get when you have helped people when they are truly in need.. makes you feel good

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Beerwah Year 10s asked the hard questions at mock interview day

Contributed by Helen Forrester

THROUGHOUT 2022 Year 10 students at Beerwah SHS have been studying their Certificate II in Workplace Skills and Vocational Pathways. The qualification is designed to deliver foundation skills development to prepare our young people for workforce entry or vocational training pathways. Units of competency cover reading, writing, oral communication, learning and numeracy skills, digital literacy and employability skills. In Terms 3 and 4 students have been working on resumes, cover letters and interview skills and part of the assessment has included participation in a mock interview. Our Year 10 Mock Interview day took place on Wednesday October 19 and saw over 100 students participate in a 10 minute interview.

Students were required to choose from a bank of sample vacancies and address selection criteria in their resume and cover letter. We were fortunate to

again have the support of community volunteers to run the day.

These individuals, from local businesses and organisations, willingly gave up their time to each interview up to 10 students. Their knowledge, expertise and experience helped to ensure that the day was a success.

Many students were nervous but left their interview feeling pleased with their success and the feedback they had received. Beerwah SHS greatly appreciates the continued support of our local community and in particular: Jenny, Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce/Hillside Tractors; Brett, Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce/Hinter Tax; Martin, Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce/ BOQ; Mitch, Glasshouse Country & Maleny News; Steve and Frances, Coochin Creek Fruit Growers; Jasmine, Subway Beerwah and Glass House; Ian, Sarina Russo Apprenticeships; Aimee, East Coast Apprenticeships; Sarah, Gateway Community Services; and Melanie and Kerri, MEGT.

Student leaders taking charge

Contributed by Colleen Clothier

BEERWAH State School’s student council have been very busy over the last term with many projects coming to fruition.

Student leadership places an important role in school life because it promotes student agency and gives children an opportunity to develop communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

Over a period of four weeks, student council have undertaken a project to revitalise the outdoor seating at the school. They decided to paint the outdoor chairs and table in our undercover areas in the colours of our four school houses.

Many hours of work from the students went into this project and the results are very uplifting.

Student council have also decided to hold a Rubik’s Cube club!

This is on Monday and Friday in the library at second break.

We have students with a range of understanding (including those at the very start like Mr Deady!).

We see some excellent peer tutoring occurring as our Rubik’s ‘experts’ help to explain and demonstrate the steps to our beginners. A ‘competition’ will be held on the Monday and Friday lunchtimes of week eight.

Beerburrum State Schoool preppies have had an amazing 2022

Contributed by Beerburrum SS

BEERBURRUM State School is proud of the success our Prep students have made throughout the year so far.

Teachers engage students in learning using a variety of hands on equipment including iPads, whiteboards, games and the outdoors.

Students were studying lifecycles and discovered a Birdwing Butterfly chrysalis in the school’s garden, which led to the students researching butterflies and in particular the endangered Birdwing Butterfly to write information reports.

Students also learnt all about metamorphosis.

Our beautiful little school is holding some transition days for 2023 prep students.

If your child was born between July 2017 and June 2018 they are eligible to

start prep next year.

If you are considering enrolling at Beerburrum State School come along to our transition days on Tuesday November 22, Thursday December 1 and Wednesday December 7 from 9 to 11am.

Phone our friendly reception for an enrolment form on 5439 5222.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Beerburrum State School.

Senior Citizens fun day outMaleny Warm Earth exhibition

THE MACG Clay Workers will be holding its annual Warm Earth Exhibition in conjunction with Open Studios on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of November.

Hours are 9am to 4pm daily at the MACG Building, Maleny Showgrounds.

This exhibition is our opportunity to show off some of the very best of our work, offering visitors a choice of great presents for Christmas, or alternatively, something rare and beautiful to add to their home.

In addition, our studio will be available

for exploration by visitors, giving them an insight into the many aspects that go into the creation of the pieces they admire in the general exhibition.

Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club recently hosted the Pine Rivers Seniors’ Club to a fun day out, at the Beerwah Community Hall.

We all enjoyed a scrumptious morning tea, with live entertainment from The Three Of Us. Next were the lucky door prizes and then browsing the Koala Foundation and Wood Group stalls. GCSCC stalls included produce, homemade cakes and jams, books, plants, plus useful general household items. A few rounds of Hoy were enthusiastically played for chocolate bar

prizes, then a relaxing lunch.

After lunch there were progressive raffle draws, with two tables laden with prizes, followed by a free-form drawing competition on the table covers. Much appreciated were the generous donations by Woolworths manager Matt, and Landsborough Pharmacy owner Tim Fitzgerald. Thank you both.

A big shout out for the GCSCC team, plus husbands and others - for all their assistance with setting up and dismantling afterwards. We couldn’t do this without you, thank you.

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Get excited for festive light experience!

The Festive Garden, Council’s walk-through lights experience, is back and this year it’s going to be brighter than ever. Free tickets will be released 23 November, so follow Council’s facebook page, subscribe to OurSC or visit Sunshine Coast Events to be first in line. For now, mark 16 to 20 December, Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, on your calendar.

Do you gift your time?

Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast are exploring new ideas around volunteering and calling on everyone in our community to take part in a research project to understand your views and experiences. Researchers want to hear from current volunteers as well as people who don’t volunteer Head to Council’s Have Your Say website and complete the survey before 15 November.

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Did you know that turtle nesting season is here?

From November to May, look out for turtle tracks, new nests and emerging hatchlings. If you do see signs of turtles on our beaches, please watch your step and contact the TurtleCare volunteers via Council’s website. And remember, turtles dig the dark. Please turn off your outside lights at 8pm Heritage Calendar out now

The 2023 Sunshine Coast Heritage Calendar is out now, making the perfect gift for friends and loved ones. At just $6, the calendar features all our favourite ways of travelling on the Sunshine Coast from days gone by. Images contributed by locals and and sourced from Council's Picture Sunshine Coast library, will delight with each turn of the page. Buy yours at Council customer contact centres and libraries.

Plays give an insight into assisted dying

By Jennifer Kent

AHEAD of next year’s implementation of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021, local group Tying Up Loose Ends (TULE) in collaboration with the Maleny Uniting Church will be providing an afternoon of insight into Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) via a series of short plays, Q&A panel as well as information on the incoming legislation.

The new laws will enable eligible people who are suffering and dying the option of asking for medical assistance to end their lives.

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 was passed in September 2021 and will come into effect next year, with voluntary assisted dying available to eligible Queenslanders from January 1, 2023.

Voluntary assisted dying laws have been passed in all Australian states, and are currently in operation in Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania.

Following Queensland’s implementation on January 1, VAD will commence in South Australia on January 31 and New South Wales on November 28, 2023.

Maleny Uniting Church Minister Reverend Leina Hoffman said the afternoon is about creating awareness, and starting conversations about voluntary assisted dying in a safe and caring space.

Rev Hoffman explained that it is important to note the official position of the Uniting Church in Australia is that they oppose the Act, but they will not abandon the dying; rather, accompany and hold the hand of the dying.

“We provide compassionate companionship to those in need, creating a caring and safe space for people to ask questions,” Rev Hoffman said.

“This is a journey when people are at their most vulnerable, and we hope to initiate conversation and awareness for people of all ages.”

Questions about how the process works, how you know if/when you’re ready and many more will be addressed in a series of short plays, using drama to explore such topics and giving context to questions posed.

“The plays are short, but provide a good context to address some of the questions and concerns commonly heard,” Rev

“One of the plays is written by someone in on the panel who experienced it [VAD] first hand in another state.”

Rev Hoffman also explained there will be a question and answer panel, as well as access to legislation and information with pastoral support available from the Church and from TULE.

Dying to Know Day will be held on Saturday, November 19 from 3-5pm at Maleny Uniting Church, 1284 Landsborough Road, Maleny.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through trybooking.com, with afternoon

Last chance to nominate a local hero

What do sausage sizzle super stars, volunteer grounds keepers and community mentors have in common? They’re all worthy recipients of a Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award. Say thank you to those people making a big difference in the local community. Nominating is easy via Council’s website. Nominations close 18 November.

Not-to-be-missed Libraries author event

Crooks, crime and corruption all revealed in a Night with author Gary Jubelin. Join the award-winning author and host of the top-rating podcast 'I Catch Killers' on Thursday 8 December at Venue 114 for this special author event. Brought to you by Sunshine Coast Libraries. Tickets are on sale now at venue114.com.au.

Cool Homes free online course

Are you buying, building or renovating a home on the Sunshine Coast? Learn how to make your home comfortable without relying on costly air-conditioning in summer and heating in winter; achieve an enviable indoor/outdoor lifestyle; and create a home that will likely increase in value over time! Check out the free online Cool Homes course on Council's website for easy-to-follow guidance.

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For more information, see the TULE Sunshine Coast Facebook page.

More information on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 can be found at https://www.health.qld.gov.au/systemgovernance/legislation/voluntaryassisted-dying-act

One for the calendar Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online – Thursday 17 November at 9am.

Actors Marianne Osborne and Ross Hur wood will perform at Dying to Know Day

We hope to initiate conversation and awareness for peopleof all ages

Performance to remember

By Kirra Livingstone

BRISBANE Chorale and Oriana Choir join forces for the first time to present one of the great masterpieces of musical history with Haydn’s The Creation.

Conducted by Emily Cox, the magnificent combined chorus will be joined by St Andrew’s Sinfonia Orchestra and soloists Leanne Kenneally, Soprano, Tobias Merz, Tenor and Jason Barry-Smith, Bass.

Haydn’s monumental oratorio depicts and celebrates the creation, the wonder and beauty of the world.

This radiant vision of the Genesis creation story sparkles with vivid word painting and exuberant choruses.

Haydn’s musical wit and astounding inventiveness as he describes a whole menagerie of creatures with a great sense of humour, is delightful and the glorious and optimistic music is truly uplifting.

Melissa Innes said. “A work of this scale is something rarely seen or experienced and we know Sunshine Coast and Brisbane audiences are in for a real treat.”

The Creation is one of the most popular of all oratorios.

The first public performance of the work in 1798 in Vienna was sold out well in advance, so patrons are advised to book early.

You won’t want to miss this musical event of the year.

The event will be held on Sunday, November 13, 3pm at Venue 114, Bokarina and Sunday, November 20, 3pm at City Hall, Brisbane.

For more details and to book your seats for either the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane event, please visit 4MBS.

Ticketing: www.4mbs.com.au or phone 3847 1717 (9am – 5pm).

Chamber’s fine dining at The Glassie

By Mitch Gaynor

LOCAL producers were on fine dining display at the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, held at The Glassie Bowls Club last week.

A stunning menu showcased some of Glasshouse Country’s best producers.

Hive Haven, Green Valley Fingerlimes, Vanilla Vine, Little White Goat Cheese, Barry Family Butchers, Mountaintop Mushrooms and Allandale Pineapples were all served up brilliantly by Chef Alec from Club Glass House.

Chamber president Jenny Broderick will continue her role in 2023 and will be

joined by incoming vice president, Tamara Hazelden, of Freedom Property and new Treasurer, Richard Barrett, from Solution Driven.

Jenny also paid tribute to the efforts of outgoing committee members, Brett Piercy and Shelly Le Vesconte.

A talk from Sunshine Coast Council’s Tim McGee raised a number of initiatives important to local businesses.

These included the launch of a new buy local campaign as well as an online jobs hub that aims to connect graduates and students with local industry.

Ginger from Vanilla Vine and Rob and Karen from Yanalla Farms. Pic: Martin Duncan.

A superb menu served expertly at The Glassie.

THANKYOU: The Chamber paid tribute to outgoing committee members and welcomed newcomers.

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Thank you Peter, I too would like to know WHY the media continue to show Steam emitting from the Cooling Towers of Power Stations, all I can say is they are pandering to the Greens and perpetuating false Climate Change claims.

Many people wrongly think these cooling tower emissions are CO2, because the media deceitfully show photo’s like this, so naturally, most ill-informed people think this is CO2. IT IS NOT - it’s just steam (water vapour) condensing in the air, CO2 is coming out of the Small chimney in between the cooling towers, and it’s so miniscule, it’s barely visible, and almost impossible to measure.

If the public were aware that CO2 in our atmosphere is so incredibly small, there would be very little belief in climate change, and the Media would not be making a Bonanza out of years of High sales selling Dooms day stories, governments and green groups would not be able to Justify a carbon tax, and major international banks and stock markets would not be making massive profits out of Carbon trading, and many who have an agenda in promoting this falsehood, would not be getting massive government research grants that do nothing but bolster their bank accounts.

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What lies beneath

Recently there has been much talk about how small the amount of CO2 emitted by volcanoes compares with man made emissions. That is not the whole story.

In 2011 the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared that half of the heat required to keep the planet from freezing comes from within its core. In 2007 New Scientist suggests that there are up to 3 million submarine volcanoes. The most studied of these is the Axial Seamount, 300km off the Oregon coast. Scientists are discovering what effect these volcanoes have on ocean temperatures and its effect on the weather.

Most of these volcanoes emanate from the Mid Ocean Ridge. This is where tectonic plates slide over each other.

It wraps round the earth like the seam on a baseball and is estimated to be 80,000km in length. When they erupt the surrounding ocean vaporises and steam rises to the surface bringing with it CO2 that has been stored in the oceans depths.

The recent Tongan volcanic eruption is a prime example of a submarine volcano.

Prior to its eruption on 15th January it was emitting vast amount of heat into the ocean. This exacerbated the La Nina influence and ultimately, after its aerial eruption, lead to the torrential rain that occurred in SE Queensland and Northern NSW in February. Apart from the Axial Seamount very little is known about these volcanoes. Scientists do not even have a scale to measure them, as they do for land based volcanoes. It appears that 80% of the earths volcanoes are not being studied with regard to emissions. How can scientists ignore the fact that 50% of the earths heat does not come from the sun

None of these facts seem to have been challenged by anyone. The whole subject just seems to have been ignored in their computer models.

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Calls to up funding for dementia education following federal budget

DEMENTIA Australia has reiterated calls for compulsory dementia education to be embedded in health and aged care reforms in response to the Federal Budget.

Dementia Australia executive director services, Leanne Emerson, said that people impacted by dementia largely welcome the ongoing focus on reforming aged care and called on the Albanese Government to build on its commitment to strengthening the aged care workforce by investing in dementia education.

The $3.9 billion package of reforms includes:

• $2.5bn towards 24/7 registered nurses and increased care minutes;

• $3.6m for a national registration scheme for personal care workers;

• $5m for access to better food and improved nutritional standards;

• $68.5m to help improve regional aged care services;

• $23.1m for in-home aged care reform; and

• $26.1m for individual aged care homes

supporting people living with dementia, First Nations people, people from diverse communities and those in regional areas.

“Compulsory dementia education is essential to the success of all of these initiatives,” Ms Emerson said.

“Dementia education leads to fewer high-risk incidents, lower rates of inappropriate use of medication and more positive staff attitudes and morale, which ultimately results in better service delivery and quality of life for people living with dementia.

“When people living with dementia receive care from professionals that have completed dementia education, fewer incidences of changed behaviour are experienced. We know from our work and broad consultation with people living with dementia, their families and carers, that if we get quality care right for people living with dementia then there will be quality care for all.

“Dementia Australia looks forward to continuing consultation with the government on these important reforms.”

Honey Soy Chicken Stir Fry

Serves: 4

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

1.5 serves per portion

Ingredients: 400g rice noodles

1 tablespoon olive oil

400g chicken breast, skinless and cut into strips

1 onion, finely sliced

1 carrot, sliced diagonally

2 celery sticks, sliced diagonally ½ red capsicum, thinly sliced

1 bunch bok choy, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons reduced-salt soy sauce

2 teaspoons cornflour

½ cup vegetable stock

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method:

PLACE noodles in large bowl, cover with boiling water for 1 minute, drain then refresh in cold water and set aside.

HEAT oil in a wok (or large pan), add chicken and cook for 5-10 minutes. Set aside.

COOK onion, carrot, celery, and capsicum for 2 minutes.

RETURN chicken to the pan, add bok choy, and cook for 2 minutes.

MIX cornflour and soy sauce to make a paste, then add the vegetable stock (hot), honey and sesame seeds and pour over the chicken and vegetables.

COOK for a further 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.

COMBINE the chicken and vegetables with noodles and serve.

Physical activity offers better protection with vaccination

THE more that is done, the more protective vaccination seems to be, news findings suggest. Regular physical activity may boost the effectiveness of the COVID-19 jab, with the level of protection afforded against serious infection rising in tandem with the amount of physical activity done, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

There’s now convincing evidence that regular physical activity helps ward off the consequences of serious COVID-19 infection, reducing the risk of hospital admission, intensive care, assisted ventilation or death. Similarly, vaccination also minimises these risks.

Previously published research on the additive effects of physical activity on vaccination against various infections, suggests that it enhances the body’s antibody response, but it’s not known if this might also apply to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infection.

To try and find out, the researchers drew on anonymised medical records, and wearable activity tracker data for healthcare workers belonging to a medical insurance scheme as well as a health promotion and behavioural change program.

Participants were mapped to physical activity categories using their average monthly levels in the two years preceding the start of the study: under 60 minutes of a week (low); at least 60-149 minutes (medium); and 150 minutes + (high).

COVID-19 swab test results were analysed for 53,771 participants with low levels of physical activity, 62,721 with medium levels, and 79,952 with high levels.

Complete health, COVID-19 vaccination (mid-February to end of October 2021; Jannsen Ad26.COV2.S COVID-19) and

physical activity data were obtained for 196,444 adults who tested negative for SARS-CoV-2.

Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 among fully vaccinated people in the low physical activity category was 60%.

In other words, the risk of hospital admission was reduced by 60% in this group.

Comparable risk reductions for those in the medium and high physical activity groups were, respectively, 72% and 86%.

Those who were fully vaccinated and who clocked up high weekly levels of physical activity were nearly three times less likely to be admitted to hospital than those who were vaccinated but in the low physical activity category.

from the QCWA Country Kitchens

The power of good will

FROM the Gosple of Apostle St Mark, Chapter 12, verse 28: One of the scribes came near … and asked “Which commandment is the is the first of all?”

Jesus answered: “The first is, ‘Hear O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You will love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other greater commandment than these.

In these sentences, Jesus embodies the whole truth of the church. That is to be a person of goodwill, and to act as a person of goodwill. In any gathering whether a family, meeting, community or nation, some leaders are usually granted more power by the others. Use this power for the good of the group; whether providing food and shelter or protection.

Good goverenance, or is that God Godgivance, can provide social welfare, and assistance.

Too often, governments think they can be above this law of God, and outside the wisdom of Jesus. No government is justified in the torture of any person; no government can pillage and plunder the neighbour’s homes and countryside. Today, we see Putin ordering the murder, torture and enslavement of Russia’s

with Gerry Clarke Church of Saint Mary McKillop

not taking the war, theft and murder, to the Russian villages and cities.

Respect thy neighbour. Work for your own reward; rather than stealing your neighbour’s work. Thus: ‘You will love your neighbour as yourself.’

There are many small wars around the world; nearly all involve someone stealing from his neighbour, instead of converting their own guns into their own plowshares. With justice, keep enough arms to protect your country and your neighbours.

Jesus bought much joy to the world, along with wisdom. His healing miracles are still available today through his angels. Persons of goodwill will enter the gate of heaven.

Come, join with the Lord, at the Lord’s Table, which is the celebration of the Holy Mass.

Mass is at the Catholic Church of Saint Mary McKillop on Saturday evenings at 5pm. Peachester Road Beerwah. Phone

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Cents for Centenary a success

Contributed by Diane Kirkman

MALENY Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) recently held a “Cents for Centenary” old fashioned cent sale to celebrate the QCWA’s 100 years of service to the Queensland community. Many items were donated by local businesses including items hand made by members showing their talents in craft. The ‘how many jelly beans in the jars’ competition provided fun for the children with four jars of jelly beans keenly claimed by the closest winners.

The Floral Art demonstration and QCWA ‘Country Kitchens’ cooking demonstration proved popular with the visitors. All the colourful plants and flowers were snapped up quickly. One of the CWA members who has amazing talent demonstrated the making of a beautiful floral arrangement. The arrangement was later auctioned off to the highest bidder. Visitors were also keen to learn about the ‘Country Kitchens’ healthy eating with tasty treats

being offered and recipes. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported Maleny CWA on the day.

President Marlene Hankinson wishes to also acknowledge and thank the numerous local businesses who donated prizes towards the cent sale.

Easton Lawyers, Maleny IGA, Maleny Quality Meats, Rosetta Books, Sapling Textiles, Maleny Food Co, Gone Bonkers, Mondo Botanical, Giddy and Grace, Larissa Bright Natural Skincare, Maleny Optical, Flaunt, CC concept Coffee, Range Hardware, Kashmiah Hair, Earth Song Enterprises, Glenview Golf Club, Christmas Complete (Kawana).

A special thank you to the Maleny RSL for providing the venue and facilities.

Maleny QCWA members meet on the first Tuesday of the month. If you are interested in learning more about what the CWA is involved with come along to one of the meetings.

New members are most welcome.

For further information email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com or contact president, Marlene, on 0407 133 679.

Glasshouse Country View Club

Contributed by Janet Kitchin

GLASSHOUSE Country View Club held their monthly lunch meeting at the Glasshouse Country RSL and had an interesting speaker in Sandra Harding (who is a member of our club).

Sandra did some interesting work in outback Australia educating local children in farm safety as so many children receive injuries.

She was involved in a government sponsored scheme with all the emergency services in making a fun learning program for children.

The Giddy Goanna books were produced and published at this time as a

way of helping push the message home. Our next outing will be a Melbourne Cup lunch at a member’s home on November 1 with the theme of “Dress to impress”

Mooloolah mob – walking group

Contributed by Helen Weil

THE Mooloolah Walkers are a Heart Foundation Walking group. We meet at Martin Rungert Park in the centre of town on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 6.30am. There are many different routes taken and walking is for about an hour and usually about 4-5km. It is a very social walk and new members are always welcome. You don’t have to walk for the full hour, or the full distance – just what you think you can do. Some walkers are quite fast while others in the group take it an easier pace. Regardless, there’s lots of good walking exercise

and lots of chatter and gossip. We vary our walks and enjoy the social aspect of belonging to a friendly group as well as the health benefits of regular walking. All ages are welcome to join and walk with our group. It’s a great way to start the day!

The first and third Monday of each month is ‘coffee morning’. At the end of the morning’s walk, we head across the road to the coffee shop for a bit of additional social interaction.

For more information please contact Annie (0401 161 731) or Helen (5494 7496). We hope to see you soon.

Mooloolah Night Market

Time: 4-9pm, Saturday Nov 5

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, Bray Road

Info: Mooloolah Night Market

Nov 5

Come along and enjoy the first ever Mooloolah Night Market, held at the Mooloolah Public Hall. It’ll be a great evening the whole family can enjoy, with stalls, food trucks, and entertainment. Hot and cold gluten free products will also be on sale.

Enjoy the great stall holders showcasing a range art, jewellery, craft, produce, sweet treats and more, under the stars!

Beerburrum Hall Country Market

Time: 8am-12pm, Saturday Nov 5

Where: Beerburrum Hall

Info: Nestled at the bottom of Mount Beerburrum in the Beerburrum School of Arts Hall (which is over 100 years old!) in ANZAC Avenue, the monthly country markets have something for everyone. From crafts to arts, local producers showcasing their finest products as well as cottage industries and so much more.

Held on the first Saturday of each month it’s family fun and free morning.

Like to have a stall then call Patricia on 0430 433734.

Maleny Handmade Markets

Time: Friday 10am-3pm, Sat & Sun 9am-3pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Info: Maleny Handmade & Artisan Markets

The Maleny Handmade Markets are back! The community centre will be packed to the rafters with the talents of our local artistans. Browse all things handmade, unique and quirky and meet the friendly creative artists. Find something to suit your personality or buy a gift or simply take something home with you that is handmade in Maleny and surrounding areas.

MACG Warm Earth Exhibition

Time: 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun Nov 12-13

Where: MACG Building, Maleny Showgrounds

Nov 12-13

Info: The MACG Clay Workers will be holding their annual Warm Earth Exhibition in conjunction with Open Studios.

This exhibition is the group’s opportunity to show off some of the very best of our work, offering visitors a choice of great presents for Christmas, or alternatively, something rare and beautiful to add to their home. In addition, our studio will be available for exploration by visitors, giving them an insight in to the many aspects that go into the creation of the pieces they admire, (and hopefully buy), in the general exhibition.

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Remembrance Day, Beerwah

Time: 10.30am Friday, Nov 11

Where: Turner Park Cenotaph, Beerwah

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Info: Beerwah and District RSL Sub-Branch are a holding a Commemoration service at the Turner Park Cenotaph, at Turner Street Beerwah. Service will commence at 10.30am followed by refreshments at The Local Beerwah for those who wish to come along.

CACA November Fair

Time: 9am-4pm Sat & 10am-2pm Sunday

Nov 12-13

Where: 5 North Street, Caloundra

Info: Caloundra Arts Centre Association are holding their November Fair showcasing wonderful artworks, beautiful pottery, handmade unique bags, decorated pillows, stunning quilts, jewellery and artisan woodwork to name a few as well as plenty of lovely plants and a variety of books. There’ll be scones, sandwiches, cakes and BBQ, along with live music and a huge Xmas Hamper Raffle and Money Tree.

Outspoken with Heather Rose

6 for 6.30pm, Tuesday, Nov 15

Maleny Communit Centre

Heather Rose, the award-winning author of Bruny and The Museum of Modern Love, is coming to Maleny for Outspoken in November. She’ll be talking about her new memoir, nothing bad ever happens here. Tuesday 15th November 6 for 6.30 Tickets $25 and $18 for students, available from www. outspokenmaleny.com

Dying to Know Day

3-5pm, Saturday, Nov 19

Maleny Uniting Church, 1284 Landsborough Road

Party! Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce and Jack Rabbit Events are proud to present HINTERWONDERLAND Street Party Beerwah 2022. Join in the fun on Saturday, November 12 for live music, eat street, artisan markets, business and community showcase, family entertainment and rides for the kids. It’ll be a fantastic celebration of all things Glasshouse Country!

Trivia Night at the RSL

Time: 6:30 for 7pm start, Saturday Nov 12

Where: Maleny RSL Sub Branch, 1 Bunya Street

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Info: FB Maleny RSL Sub Branch invites you to a fun night of general knowledge quiz trivia, pluse music quiz and spot prizes. Make up your team of 6-8 people, or individuals, couples, etc can be combined to make a team. Entry is $5 per person. BYO nibbles and fully licensed. Tea and coffee provided. Our quiz master is Ray Oldfield. For bookings phone Ray on 5499 7791, 0400 464 907 or email rayloo@bigpond.net.au

Tying Up Loose Ends in collaboration with the Maleny Uniting Church will be provide an afternoon of insight in Voluntary Assisted Dying via a selection of short plays, question and answer panel, curiosity and conversation. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through trybooking.com. Afternoon tea provided. For more information, see the TULE Sunshine Coast Facebook page.

A Night of Blues

Time: 6pm, Saturday, Nov 26

Where: Crystal Waters Eco Village

Info: Crystal Waters Music Club presents a Night of Blues, with headlining blues stalwart Barry Charles and The Spirits.

These awesome acts were integral to the formation of the Sunny Coast blues scene in the 70s and 80s and continue to cut the mustard. Baba Bistro and the licensed bar will keep you fed and watered; Door open at 6pm, cost is $20.

See CW Music Club Facebook page for details.

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Family home that comes with fantastic mountain views!

KELVIN Brady from Glasshouse Property

Sales is proud to bring 20 Gordon Place, Glass House Mountains to the market.

The lowset, brick home sits on an elevated 709sqm block and as a result, nearly all the windows in the living areas (plus the family bathroom) flaunt exquisite mountain views.

There is vinyl planking throughout the living areas and one bedroom. This, plus air-con in two bedrooms and the living areas means the home is always at a perfect temperature.

The main features of this home include:

• 3 bedrooms – master with en suite and large WIR with window

• Large open plan living, dining, and kitchen area with stunning mountain views

• Kitchen with stone bench tops, soft close drawers, and stainless-steel appliances

• Family bathroom boasts stunning views from oversized shower

• Alfresco area is sheltered on two sides

– perfect for all weather conditions

• Solar panel system installed less than 12 months ago

• Easy care landscaped gardens with rock feature retaining walls

• Fruit trees, veggie patch and garden shed

• Fully fenced 709sqm block

Only minutes from the Glass House Mountains’ local shops, train station and school, as well as under ten minutes to the Bruce Highway for commuting, this is a very convenient location.

Priced at $890,000 this property won’t last long. Call Kelvin Brady today on 0429 003 338 to organise your inspection.

The Willows at Beerwah

DAN and the team at Clarke & Co are proud to present, “THE WILLOWS AT BEERWAH” located at 9 Nichols Avenue.

Comprising of 3 beautiful properties with 2 amazing floor plans. This property is open for inspection Monday through Saturday.

Across a single level, these four bedroom homes boast two bathrooms, two separate living areas, study nook, quality kitchen, north-east facing covered alfresco, separate laundry, double lock-up garage all on a fully fenced easy-care block.

Designed for effortless living, some of the attractive features are:

• Sparkling new home with ultra-stylish quality appliances

• Split system air-conditioning

• Timber look vinyl flooring

• Soft close cabinetry

• Slimline 5,000 litre rainwater tank

• Low body corporate fees - approximately $25 per week

• Exceptional convenience - walk everywhere, leave the car at home

• Suited for an investor, families, downsizers, and first home buyers

• Land Sizes from 339sqm - 426sqm

This is a timely opportunity to purchase a quality, generous-sized new home, conveniently located within walking distance to Beerwah’s many amenities.

Reach out to Dan and the Team to arrange your inspection today. Dan Clarke 0457 026 693 or 07 5494 6444.

Dreaming of living the Sunshine Coast acreage lifestyle without the price tag?

WELL spread your wings as this country gem has just burst onto the market. Presenting for the first time in over 20 years, 21 Mountain Vista Drive, Glass House Mountains is a wonderful opportunity to create your own dream acreage lifestyle at an entry level price.

Quality built, this sturdy brick and tile 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home sits proudly on an immaculate parcel of land totalling 4074m2 With its practical layout of the kitchen and family room, it makes this an ideal first home, or downsizer. Plenty of scope to renovate or

extend - the options are endless.

The generous double bay shed with extended carport, ensures there is more than enough room for all the boats, trailers, vehicles and storage. An additional tandem carport also adjoins the home. The fully fenced backyard allows for privacy and security for all the family.

Being conveniently located near the

a few minutes west, to the thriving hinterland townships of Glass House Mountains and Beerwah.

This property is the perfect blend between low maintenance living and good quality acreage.

Realistic sellers are ready to meet the market so don’t miss your opportunity to secure a magnificent acreage property at an affordable price.

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Maleny Garden Club’s

By Mitch Gaynor

THE Maleny Garden Club has celebrated its 70th birthday with over 150 members and guests attending a very colourful morning tea at the Showgrounds Pavilion. Guest speakers including Gardening Clubs of Australia president Lorraine Emerson congratulated members on the special milestone. Joyce Butterfield and Lisa Plucknett (pictured below) cut the birthday cake, with Lisa reciting a poem composed for the occasion, titled I’m Wearing Widows Weeds.

Guest speaker Nita Lester (right) gave a powerful talk about about the importance of volunteering. “Your club has been active for 70 years so you’re a testament and should be very proud of what you’ve achieved and the wonderful success you’ve had,” she said. A digital history of the Maleny Garden Club was also launched. The club’s website now honours and catalogues all the work achieved by volunteers over the decades.

Check it out at malenygardenclub.org

Not sure if it’s the regular rainfall (a polite way of saying lots!), but I’m certainly enjoying planting right now. At Forest Heart we’re often asked, “when is the best time to plant in this area?” to which I’d answer, “In SE QLD it’s always a good time to plant!” - but then again, we are selling you plants!

But seriously, the trick to successful plant establishment is to avoid or at least plan for the extremes e.g., heat, flood, frost - these extremes are the main limiting factors to when you can plant successfully.

Which leads me back to the benefits of planting right now. The cooler temperatures and regular rainfall provide plenty of opportunities to be outdoors and enjoying the health and wellbeing benefits of gardening and working on the land. Planting now is gentler on the plants, with good moisture and less heat stress. Establishing plants in spring, allows plants to prepare for summer and so you can then enjoy the fruits of your labour from the shade of your veranda (or the tree you planted 5 years ago!). Plant today and reap the rewards in the months and years to come.

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I’m Wearing Widows Weeds

The Wandering Jew is wandering well, The White Root’s really rooted; I’m waging war on all these weeds; And I’m feeling convoluted.

Scotch Thistle said “Now this’ll do, I’m feeling right at home.”

Madeira Vine’s gone rampant, And it’s hid my garden gnome.

There’s weeds I can’t identify And Bindi Eye to make you cry; And Nematodes and feral toads, And the bin man will not take my load.

‘Cause I’ve filled all my green waste bin, The general one as well; Black garbage bags as camoflauge And at least my weeds don’t smell.

I’m thinking of those bygone days, when my spouse said ‘weeding’s done.”

And all I said was ‘well done love,” And went off to have some fun.

I wish I’d just stayed home and said, “Come share your expertise”

For now I’m weeding day and night and stranded on my knees.

I hope that Kevin’s watching me, and Yelling out “Well done”

And I reply “It’s all for you and I’ve only just begun.”

I think I’ve pulled out onion weed. But fear it could be Freesias; And if I’ve pulled out his spring time bulbs, We could have a seizure.

So if my garden friends should think That I have disappeared; When I have won my war on weeds I may just reappear.

l’ll play my cards and music once again, And de-junk lots of stuff; And maybe look for Kevin, If I think I’ve had enough.

But while those weeds are lurking, I’ll not yet pull the pin;

‘Cause I know that I’ve got 10 more bags, To go in Tesch Park bin.

Lisa Plucknett, Sept 2022

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to a new partnership between the Palaszczuk Government and Energy Skills Queensland.

The Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP) is set to be expanded to include a new hydrogen focused program, which links students up with local industries to help them explore career opportunities in the sector.

“We know a strong, skilled workforce will be needed to support the clean energy economy and the roll out of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, including the exciting opportunities in the hydrogen sector,” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.

“And we know, many of our future hydrogen industry workers are currently in our schools thinking about their future careers.

“That’s why we are partnering with ESQ to bring these opportunities into the classroom and allow students to have hands on experience and see if the hydrogen industry is right for them.”

Education Minister and Acting Minister for Training and Skills Development Grace Grace said the Hydrogen Gateway to Industry Schools Project will be delivered in at least 30 Queensland schools, engaging more than 2000 students over the next three years.

“I’m proud of the fantastic opportunities we are providing to our students right across Queensland, and we’re making sure they can explore what lies ahead in the world of work and further training while still at school,” Ms Grace said.

ESQ is an independent, not-for-profit organisation providing innovative solutions to help build a skilled and safe

energy industry. The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan is expected to deliver 100,000 additional jobs in Queensland and independent modelling says the $12bn hydrogen opportunity could create 10,000 of those. “From our East

Coast Hydrogen Superhighway and hydrogen training facilities to electrolyser manufacturing and export capabilities, we’re cementing Queensland’s position as a global green hydrogen leader,” Energy Minister Mick De Brennie said.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Annual Region Street Party

Notice is hereby given that the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Regional Council, will close Simpson Street from the corner of Peachester Road to the Sports Gound entrance opposite Aldi to ordinary vehicular traffic for the annual Street Party in Beerwah as shown below. Detours will be available during the closure. The road section will be manned at intersections by clearly identifiable marshals and access will be provided in the event of an emergency. Date and times of the closure to ordinary vehicular traffic are as follows

Date of Closure: Saturday 12 November 2022

Time of Closure: 4am - 11.30pm

Affected roads: Simpson Street, from Peachester Road to Sports Ground vehicle entrance (opp. Aldi)

Contact details: info@hinterwonderland.com.au www.hinterwonderland.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICES

Beerwah & District RSL Sub-Branch Commemoration at the Turner Park Cenotaph Turner Street Beerwah Friday 11 November 2022 10.30am

And afterwards at “The Local Beerwah” (Next to K HUB) Beerwah Village for Refreshments.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting for 2021-22 will be held at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday 26th November 2022 at 2pm.

Nominations for management committee positions close at noon Friday 11th November 2022.

There will be a visual presentation. Light refreshments will be provided. Bookings are essential.

For enquiries, nomination forms, proxy forms and bookings contact the centre on 5438 7000 or email admin@ghmnc.com

We have

available for:

Cooks & Kitchen Hands

What are you looking for?

• Permanent Full-time.

• Casual.

Permanent Part-time.

We can help with all the above. Will you t our team:

• Ability to self-motivate.

• Strong communication skills.

• Previous kitchen experience.

• Available to work weekends.

• A desire to deliver customer satisfaction.

• The ability to work in a great team environment. What we can o er:

• Well equipped kitchen.

• Top wages and conditions.

• No split shifts or night work.

• A great team environment. Apply on-line here: https://mountainviewcafe.com.au/recruitment/ Email: enquiries@mountainviewcafe.com.au

FARM OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

available at Beerwah. Please

aquaco23@gmail.com for position description or text 0421 863 413.

Applications close 11 November 2022.

GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS ECOLODGE is seeking a part-time casual gardener. Mowing lawns, whipper-snipping & general garden work. Suit a semi-retired fit & active person familiar with ride-on mowers & whipper-snipping. Apply via email: info@glasshouseecolodge.com

Monstrous Down-Sizing Sale

STRICTLY 8am to 2pm, 5 November.

931 Maleny Stanley River Road, Booroobin

Everything from A to Z: FROM African Chair (vintage, hand-carved), beautiful Maleny pottery made on site, household goods, pot plants, garden tools

OVER vintage record players and records, TO Zoology text and other books, …and much more.

BEERWAH, 4 Laurel Street. Monster Garage Sale! Generator, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, tools (All G.C). Lots of interesting collectibles. Leadlight china cabinet, older style chest of drawers with mirror (E.C). Cupboard, table and chairs, lounge chairs x 3 (2 recliners), 2 seater sofa bed. Many kitchen/household items. Beds, linen and quality clothes (size 16 to 18).

ALL MUST GO!

Sat and Sun 5th & 6th November. From 7am

DEATH NOTICES

HEYLIGERS, Petrus Cornelis

Died peacefully at home in Curramore QLD on 8 October 2022, formerly of Cook, ACT. Aged 91 years.

Survived by daughter Yucca, son-in-law Lodi, and grandkids Rowanndra, Ariana, & Willem. Petrus has been laid to rest at Witta Cemetery.

FRESHWATER, Millie

Late of Glasshouse Mountains

Passed away on Friday 28th of October 2022 Aged 94 years

Family and Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Millie’s life at the Gregson & Weight Chapel, 5 Gregson Place, Caloundra on Monday 7th November, 2022, commencing at 11.00am

Loud and proud dress attire welcome

Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre

CLASSIFIEDS/SPORT RESULTS

Range Croquet

Contributed by Ken Barker

LESLEY Johnstone and Carole Atkinson from Headland Buderim Club visited on Thursday with Dianne Horsham to celebrate the warmer weather.

The attached photo shows Lesley and Carole on the left with Diane on the right flanking Lynette Evans, Wallace Roy, Sarah Widin and Vince Carbery. Unfortunately the blue sky in the background changed dramatically over the course of the afternoon.

A doubles game with Ken Barker and Lesley matched up against Sarah and Vince and two singles games Wallace v Carole and Lynette v Dianne were bubbling along nicely until, just after afternoon tea, storm clouds gathered, and warnings began to appear on mobile phones. With a forty-minute drive to negotiate, the visitors decided that discretion was the better part of valour and headed home.

A substantial storm followed soon afterwards. No scores were recorded,

however, in the discussions which always go on in the sidelines of such games, it was revealed that Vince had played continuous sporting activity for nearly three quarters of a century. Quite an achievement!

There is an old adage that when you are playing badly, the best strategy is to keep it simple. Don’t try the difficult shots.

On Sunday Ken ignored this, and paid the price, leaving his partner Wallace to the mercy of Vince and Sarah who won 20 – 7. Dianne and Lynette played a game of singles which Lynette, fresh from her victory at Stephens Club in the Ernie Melville, won 17 -11.

The group photo below includes visitors from Headland Buderim club.

Play days are Thursday and Sunday.

Please arrive at 2 pm for games to be arranged by 2.30. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days.

Coaching is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President).

rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au.

Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

Friday 28 October: Whistlers played at Caloundra against the Hot Chillies in warm windy conditions. We struggled but it was good to be on the court, especially after last week’s wet weather. Tennis was good with close games and we brought home a good win. Score was 46-22 games, 7-1 sets. Team was Cindy Harris, Paula Cudmore, Maree Hooley and Aki Lepper. Sunday 6th November the Wompoos play in the Sunshine Coast Vets Tennis

finals against Nambas at Palmwoods Tennis Club NOT Washington Street. Good luck Wompoos!!!

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost

They’re bowlin’ Down

Under

By Kirra Livingstone

DID you know the USA has 90 bowls clubs compared to Australia’s 2000? That could be changing very soon after the Maleny Bowls Club successfully hosted three US tour guides recently. Secretary Brett Gillis said the club was excited about the prospect of regularly educating Americans about bowls after Holiday Vacations USA Tours decided to add the club as a permanent part of their tours. “One of our groups we had visit recently were all around 40 years old and from Iowa, and when they came and played bowls, everyone was having a whale of a time,” he said. “Our games director has been giving a history of the club and the sport to the tourists, having a laugh with them, and showing off our memorabilia from our recent 85-year club anniversary.” Australia has about 240,000 participants compared to just 3000 in the US.

Son’s inspiration for Dana

By Kirra Livingstone

BEERWAH pro boxer Dana Coolwell is using the inspiration of the birth of his first child ahead of his November 5 crunch fight in Brisbane this week

Dana faces off against super bantamweight Kevin Aseniero on a card, which features rising star Taylah Robertson.

In his ninth pro fight and coming off the back of a win against Philippines fighter Lorenz Ladrada, Dana is facing one of the biggest fights of his life against Aseniero, nicknamed, The Bull. But Dana said he was feeling sharp and confident ahead

of fight night. “My preparation has been good, I felt we were ahead early on in preparation as well,” he said.

“We are just focused on sharpening everything up before November 5.”

Dana said he was extra motivated following the birth of his son, Iluka, earlier this year.

“He makes me want to do even better now since I’m fighting for more than just myself now,” he said. “Some days have been hard but I’m lucky I have a great partner in Bec who does a lot for us so I still can train, plus having Iluka makes

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

Keep your cool, Scorpio. This is one of those weeks when recklessness or misplaced anger can cause huge misunderstandings. Though logic tells you to do one thing, your emotions could steer you differently. Perhaps your intuition isn’t quite on the mark, so it may be wise to take advice from others.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Just when you’re anticipating drama from one direction, it comes from another. Many important conversations take place this week. After the 3rd, a need to restructure your life releases passions you thought had passed you by. Apparently not. You delight in treading the same path as in younger days.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

Steady as she goes, Capricorn. You’re sailing into a week that requires tact and patience. For one thing, pushy behaviour won’t open doors as effectively as a courteous request. At worst, beg to differ and walk away with your integrity intact. Your absence will ensure that you won’t be taken for granted again.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

Aquarians delight in being unique. Therein lies the rub - for if you value your distinctive character, you should respect everyone else’s. The question of freedom may crop up. But mistake commitment for chains, and you could find yourself permanently footloose and fancy-free. If that’s what you want, fine. Otherwise, try a more conciliatory approach.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Putting your grand plans into motion could prove to be tricky this week. Pushing your agenda before it’s primed to go isn’t conducive to success. Instead, tap into your creativity, and let it lead you in the right direction: with art, a journal, make a collage. It could generate that major ‘a-ha’ moment that provides you with the right answers.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

While much of the zodiac seems ready to self-destruct, you don’t have to join the queue. Most problems arise through no one’s willingness to back off, so it’s up to you to lead by example. It’s just a case of powering into top gear and crashing through any self-doubts. Meanwhile, Venus is networking on your behalfso make the most of new introductions.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

We’re forever planning for the future, forgetting that in order to manifest what we want, we must live in the present. Of course, it’s worry that usually clouds our judgement. This week reminds you not to fret. Mostly, you have all you need and you’re moving in the right direction. Everything will fall into place soon enough.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

The problem with being different is that not everyone understands you, and most people generally prefer what they know. This means some Geminis may feel on the outer for the moment but trust your instincts anyway. You’re just ahead of the times. Stay confident in your abilities, and clear in your ambitions.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

This week many Cancers long for contentment. Even those surrounded by love could be feeling a little wistful. Although this could be a time of socialising, you may also opt for some solitude. The upside: new freedoms to make your own choices. Downside: you’re still fretting over finances, but listen up: cashflow improves soon.

home loans

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

Unchecked consumerism could come to a costly crunch, particularly if you’re financing someone else’s expenses. Mid-week reveals your inner psyche. Despite having already made sacrifices, more changes need to be made. Still, if there is a lesson here, it’s to learn to forgive and forget. At the same time, pay extra attention to your health.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

You’ve been burning the candle at both ends, Virgo. End result? Stress, exhaustion or lowered immunity. You can’t keep treating your body as if it’s a machine or, pretty soon, expect some cogs to come loose. Amend your far-too-busy schedule. Take that overdue holiday. Make some time for play.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

An unsettled cosmos brings the full spectrum of emotions, and perhaps some conflict. But you’re not entirely innocent in all this. You can’t treat love as a battleground and not expect warfare. Others have been waiting patiently for your commitment, so make your mind up before they move on without you. If it’s peace you’re after, wave the white flag.

with Tanya Obreza www.tanyaobreza.com

LEO

THE Catholic priest and the rabbi had a major car accident and both the vehicles were a total write off. The priest gets out of his car and the rabbi said, “Dear friend, it is truly a miracle that we are still alive and unharmed. How about we drink to this occasion and thank the Lord.”

He reaches into his pocket and takes out a flask of whiskey and gives it to the

prescription and

by Mark Lynch