Edition 20 June 2023

Hanging up on Telstra compo

By Kirra Livingstone

BEERWAH businesses are being offered as little as $30 credit in compensation for a disastrous two weeks of outages that have cost some retailers thousands in lost revenue.

Delays have eased in recent days across the town centre, but business owners have been left frustrated by the telco’s response to a fortnight of outages.

One business owner said the two week blackout was a disaster - their eftpos machine wasn’t working, they couldn’t email or call clients, and their dance teachers couldn’t play music in their classes.

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Let us take the reins

Sign up or ship out

By Sonia Isaacs

AN impasse between the Glasshouse Country Horse and Pony Club and council could see the beloved organisation move out of its traditional Beerwah headquarters and merge with another club.

The Sunshine Coast Council has rejected calls from the Pony Club to amend permit documents granting what the club says are more equitable terms.

The stoush came to a head last month following the dissolution of the community-run Beerwah Sportsground Management Committee that worked with the many organisations that used facilities. Pony Club President, Alexandra Parker, said she felt council had seemingly adopted an inflexible approach to their written concerns - effectively rejecting or disagreeing with the majority of requested amendments. These include concerns around additional outgoings such as rates and land tax costs and transparency around expectations for apportioned water and electricity usage costs. There have been discrepancies around areas of use, a refusal to include any provision to compensate the club for their existing infrastructure, the standard right of ‘quiet enjoyment’ removed from the permit and according to club members a raft of inequitable clauses and requirements contained within the permit. She said it had been made very clear that they either sign the agreement or get out by June 30, 2023.

“We feel incredibly frustrated,” she said, “We feel like we are not being listened to and we just feel diminished and powerless,” Mrs Parker said. A council spokesperson said the agreements offered to the former affiliate users are consistent with agreements offered across the Sunshine

Coast and “provides the user groups with a number of advantages and financial benefits not available under the prior arrangements”.

“Six of the seven community affiliates have already taken up these agreements,” the spokesperson said.

“The Pony Club is a valued community organisation and Council with continue to work with the club to address any concerns they have with the new arrangements.”

Calls to extend the current land tenure agreement for the club from a 12-month

renewable permit to a long-term lease arrangement with council have also been rejected, with the club committee questioning if council envisages a long-term future for the club within the sportsground.

“Essentially this permit agreement will give council all the power while we in turn just take on increased obligations and have little or no ongoing rights,” Mrs Parker said.

“It frankly contains deplorable clauses for not-for-profit organisations like us. We are just a bunch of volunteers, but heavyhanded rigmarole like this just makes it increasingly hard to want to continue.”

If the club decides not to sign or their permit is terminated with three months notice, they would have to surrender $130,000 of community sourced assets with no recourse for compensation, the club argued. These assets include the clubhouse, equipment shed, yards, and perimeter fencing which had been built and obtained through community fund raising and hard work. “We have formed the unanimous opinion that the club would suffer significant administrative and financial hardship under the terms of the current Trustee Permit, and we feel council are overlooking their own policy and guiding principles when dealing with community groups like ours who are occupying Council owned or Council controlled land,” Mrs Parker said.

“All of these additional obligations we will have to adhere to just means more work for overworked volunteers. Basically, we will be handing over all our rights to the Council with no security of tenure, recourse, or opportunity for negotiation. Our Council is meant to be helping us out but all we see is a lack of transparency and accountability,” said Mrs. Parker.

Backflip over Sportsground camp contract

THE Sunshine Coast Council has torn up a contract awarded to a company that was set to manage the Beerwah Sportsground camping site as part of a 12-month trial.

The move follows community feedback. The embarrassing backflip leaves the town centre with no short-term accommodation options.

“Following community feedback Council is undertaking a review of the suitability of Beerwah Sportsground for short term itinerant camping,” a council spokesman said, in a response issued seven days after initial enquiries from GC&M News.

The council has formed multiple different positions on the future of the campsite since taking control of the sportsground from the volunteer-run Beerwah Sportsground Management Committee in May.

On May 11 a council spokesperson told GC&M News that camping would end and bookings would cease from May 31.

“Short term camping ... will cease from May 31, 2023,” a spokesperson said, adding that it was considering future options.

Then on May 22 the council announced a contract had been awarded and short-term camping would restart from June 12.

“Council has responded to feedback from the Beerwah community ... (and) will be working with an experienced operator to review camping activities over the initial 12-month trial period,” a spokesperson said.

Then on June 15, it announced that camping would not be recommencing after all.

The sportsground is home to groups including the Beerwah Bulldogs and Glasshouse Country Horse and Pony Club.

Glasshouse Country Horse and Pony Club President Alexandra Parker with her children Sophie and Tom outside the Pony Club area.

New push for Montville docs

By Kirra Livingstone

A PETITION has been tabled in federal parliament pushing for policy changes to help encourage a doctor into Montville with the hinterland town now five months without a local medical service.

More than 770 signatures were received by a petition started by Fisher MP Andrew Wallace following the closure of the last medical service in the town earlier this year.

Under the federal government’s Modified Monash Model, Montville is classified as a regional town, and therefore cannot attract the same subsidies for doctors as other towns.

Maleny, just 10km away is classified as ‘rural’ and is able to offer more incentives to potential GPs.

“Because of the way doctors are funded through the Modified Monash Model, there is a discrepancy between the income a doctor would earn in Montville which is less than what a doctor would earn in Maleny,” Mr Wallace said.

“Montville misses out by only hundreds of metres, a line on a map, from being able to have appropriate funding for a doctor to work in their town.”

Montville has a high number of older residents who now have to travel longer distances for basic medical treatment.

“It’s not just the people of Montville that need a doctor… it’s the businesses like the

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Montville Pharmacy, which runs the risk of having to shut down if Montville doesn’t have a doctor,” he said.

“And if people have to travel to Nambour or Maleny for a medical appointment, it becomes a day trip and they’ll do their shopping or seek other services while they wait for their appointments.

“That will impact on the Montville Post Office, the IGA and lots of other businesses… these things have a knock-on effect.”

Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler didn’t directly address if the Albanese Government were considering changing Montville’s MM rating, but said the government had prioritised improving Medicare.

“Our historic investments in Medicare will triple the bulk billing incentive - the largest increase to the incentive in the 40-year history of Medicare,” he said.

“Doctors’ groups have called this a ‘game-changer’ and GPs right around the country have said this will help them maintain and even shift back to bulk billing.

“On top of the investment in bulk billing, we are investing in a $1.5 billion indexation boost to every single Medicare rebate, increasing the amount that doctors receive for each Medicare service and reducing pressure on GPs.”

EVERY June, local Lorraine Lea stylist Jodi Hamlyn-Harris throws her support behind charity fundraiser ‘Party for Kids with Cancer ‘. All money raised goes directly to Australian organisation The Kids’ Cancer Project, which funds much needed innovative, life-saving research. This year Jodi will be setting up shop in the middle of Maleny as well as running an online Facebook party and doing a PJ Bear drive where she will be taking orders for bears to be donated to the Wishlist

foundation at SCUH. Jodi will be at the Bicentenary meeting room (underneath the Community Centre office on the corner of Bicentenary Lane and Coral Street) from 10am until 1pm Thursday June 29.

She will have lots of linen on display, as well as prizes, ex-kit linen to purchase, and morning tea to share with everyone who can make it on the day. If you can’t make it in person then jump online and join the Facebook party! More details contact Jodi on 0431 896 226.

Maleny lady Jodi Hamlyn-Harris and PJ

Steve Irwin Way set to be closed

Bad call on compo

By Kirra Livingstone

BEERWAH businesses are being offered as little as $30 credit in compensation for a disastrous two weeks of outages that have cost some retailers thousands in lost revenue.

Delays have eased in recent days across the town centre, but business owners have been left frustrated by the telco’s response to upgrades, which are aimed at eventually providing 5G services.

One business owner said the two-week blackout had been a disaster with eftpos offline while they couldn’t email or call clients.

After lodging a complaint they then received a call last week from a Telstra staffer who offered them a $30 credit.

“I told them that wasn’t good enough, so they spoke to their manager and then offered a $49 credit. I didn’t want to push any further so I just accepted it,” the business owner said.

“Luckily most of our class payments are automated online.

“However if you value the money we lost on some of our in studio class payments, loss of revenue from merchandise sales and working overtime getting back to customers from our home residence in Glasshouse, it cost me at least $1000.

“So to get a $49 credit didn’t really suffice for all the interruptions and inconveniences we dealt with.”

A Telstra spokesperson said the telco considered compensation on a case-by-case basis.

“Customers can call our front of house teams to discuss their individual situation,” they said.

“We are sorry for any inconvenience this

More outages are expected across Beerwah this week.

Maleny’s service is also undergoing an upgrade, which began last week.

Another planned outage runs from June 20-24.

Telstra Regional General Manager May Boisen said upgrading towers especially as part of the Mobile Black Spot program was a priority.

“Telstra invests more than any other telco in regional and rural Australia, and our mobile network now covers 1 million square kilometres more

responsibility, it’s a challenge that must be shared between Federal, State and Local governments and with providers such as the nbn, us and other mobile carriers.

“We continually investigate new opportunities to further expand our mobile coverage, including co-investment opportunities such as the Federal Government’s Regional Connectivity Program and we work closely with local communities to get the best outcomes.”

So to get a $49 credit didn’t really suffice for all the interruptions and inconveniences we dealt with.

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Beerwah’s very busy spelling bees

Contributed By Peter Voigt

The 8th annual Beerwah State High School Spelling Bee Tennis Tournament was held during May. With 150 enthusiastic players taking to the court, it was tremendous to see so many students stepping outside their comfort zone and embracing the opportunity to have fun, gain invaluable experience and create precious memories.

The annual spelling battles have proven to be a very popular drawcard; with approximately 25% of the student body fronting up to do battle. This is partially thanks to a spelling bee that’s like no other - with a tennis rally format and tactical gameplay spicing up the competition and levelling the playing field for students of all abilities.

Student teams battle out points in mock tennis matches, spelling words to stay alive in each rally, and choosing the perfect moment to use their precious teamplay, reserve, count-me-in and power-shot tactical cards to gain ascendancy!

Active trails, but no tracks

By Kirra Livingstone

A FURTHER $8 million has been set aside for a business case study into the Beerwah to Maroochydore rail line.

A total of $14m has now been allocated to investigate the business case for what is now known as the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail Line. The government, which has already spent $5m since the study was announced in early 2022, said the extra amount would help continue the project into the more intensive stages of the study.

The study for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line project was initially budgeted at $6m, jointly funded 50:50 by the state and federal government.

But Fisher MP, Andrew Wallace, said the

study did not go far enough. “We need a financial commitment from State Labor for heavy rail from Beerwah to Caloundra, Kawana and all the way up to Maroochydore - but the Palaszczuk Government continues to neglect our fast-growing region,” Andrew Wallace said.

“The Sunshine Coast community backed the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic bid in large part because of legacy projects like the Sunshine Coast Rail project.”

“For two decades, State Labor have dithered and delayed with numerous studies and plans.

It’s time to get on with the job.”

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the business case and appropriate planning was vital to ensuring the rail line is

built properly.

“The Albanese Government and the Palaszczuk Government have not wasted a moment and have funded a planning study that is underway to establish a scope and a costing of the project,” Mr Bailey said.

“This funding will also support preconstruction site investigations and work on securing relevant environmental approvals. This will ensure the most accurate information is available to prospective tenderers during procurement.”

The budget revealed a number of initiatives for the hinterland including funding for an active transport corridor between Beerburrum and Landsborough.

Some $6.1m has been allocated to build

a priority section between Glass House Mountains and Beerwah.

This will be a fully sealed shared pathway providing a safe route for bike riders and pedestrians, especially for students from Beerwah State High School.

The proposed route vacated by the Beerburrum to Nambour realignment, on the western side of the existing rail corridor, will provide easy access for locals and attract visitors to the area.

While $226,899 was also allocated towards the Glasshouse Mountains’ ‘paddock to cup’ coffee experience, which is part of the Tourism Experience Development Fund.

There will also be $3.8m of funding provided to acquire land to build a replacement fire and

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Be the difference this Pie of Origin

QUEENSLAND bakery Beefy’s has proudly pulled on the maroon jersey again, ready to kick off Pie of Origin for another year in 2023.

“NSW’s Glenorie Bakery had put out the challenge, and we’d responded by saying yes,” said Beefy’s Mark Hobbs.

“That means it’s state against state as we out-fundraise one another and help the sick kids for our state-wide children’s hospitals.”

“There can only be one winner, and I’m backing Queensland!”

Footy legend and Pie of Origin ambassador Kerrod Walters is backing Queensland too.

“We claimed the trophy last year and I know we’ve got another win in us,” said Kerrod.

“C’mon Queensland. All you need to do is get into Beefy’s and make it a Big Queenslander Pie – it’s that easy!”

Beefy’s will donate $1 from every Big Queenslander Pie sold during the Pie of Origin series directly to the Children’s Hospital Foundation and overall fundraising tally.

“The Big Queenslander Pie is a limited-

edition pie just for this contest,” explained Mark.

“It’s bigger than our traditional lunch size pie, and it’s crammed with our awardwinning, melt-in-your-mouth signature steak pie filling.”

2023 marks the eighth year that Beefy’s has been raising funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“Every year, our success comes back to the generous support of our loyal customers,” said Mark.

“During the time we’ve been involved in Pie of Origin, they’ve helped us raise almost $125,000 to help sick kids across the state. No matter how you look at that, it’s been a mighty Queensland effort.”

“We can’t thank our customers enough.”

Children’s Hospital Foundation CEO, Lyndsey Rice is thrilled to see the return of Pie of Origin, to help make a difference in the lives of kids across the state.

“Every dollar raised through this year’s Pie of Origin plays a vital role in helping

Queensland’s sickest kids and their families through the toughest of times – we’re incredibly humbled to have the support of the Beefy’s community.”

This year, Beefy’s and their customers will raise funds for cutting-edge equipment, vital research and on-the-ground support for sick and injured kids, just like Harley. Harley was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome – one of the rarest and

Defibrillator on hand at Maple St Co-op

THE community is set to become even safer, with Maple Street Co-op recently installing a defibrillator (AED) to assist in the instance of a cardiac arrest incident in the shop or on Maple Street. Many of the Co-op team members have recently gained their certificate in First Aid, including CPR. Upon learning that timely use of an AED is critical; the Co-op decided to invest in an automatic defibrillator - a machine that provides an electric shock to stabilise the heart.

“The machine is one of the latest available with a screen and soundtrack to guide the first aider in its use, and when to perform CPR,” said manager Peter Pamment.

“We decided to install one because of our central location, our seven-day trading and to co-operate locally by providing this service to our neighbours. We will be informing our 1,400 Co-op owner-members and our wider community that the machine is here just inside our front door,” said Peter.

“We were mindful to choose a local supplier

to keep money in our area and benefit our community, which is one of the reasons we used Peter from EMT Safety Solutions, based here in Maleny. And also, that his AED is a great piece of technology!”

For further information, please email Fi on assistantmanager@ maplestreet.coop

most severe heart defects. At two years old, Harley has already undergone two openheart surgeries for his condition.

To help kids like Harley, simply make it a Beefy’s Big Queenslander Pie every time you’re in store to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

You have until the whistle blows to signal the end of the State of Origin Game 3 on July 12 to get your hands on one, and be the difference every kid deserves.

Mr Beefy amd Footy Legend Kerrod Walters are both backing Queensland in Pie of Origin 2023

Caroline, Charlotte and Fi with Peter

Thank you Chappy!

By Sonia Isaacs

ON Wednesday May 24, the Beerwah State School community acknowledged the incredible work of Chaplain Mike Turner with a specially organised BBQ breakfast. Held during National Chaplaincy Week; students, staff, and parents gathered to show their appreciation for ‘Chappy Mike’, who is also marking his 20th year of service. Mike started working within the Beerwah community as a full-time chaplain at Beerwah State High School in 2007. Commencing his role at Beerwah State School with just one day a week in 2017; he now works fulltime across both schools.

Principal of Beerwah State School, Scott Bowden, said having Mike as part of the school community was a wonderful support to many of the families in the area. He said the student cohort benefited greatly from Mike’s encouraging mentorship and genuine enthusiasm to support, engage, and connect. He said some of popular programs Mike had initiated in recent years included heading up the Beerwah Bounty Hunters Frisbee Team, and helping kids start up their own rock band.

“Chappy Mike consistently put’s his heart and soul into his work, and we are extremely fortunate to have him here with us. He supports so many of the local families here,” said Principal Bowden. Chatting to GC&M News, Mike said he loved working as a Chaplain, and enjoyed the variety and uniqueness of the role.

“Chaplains bring all types of different styles to their work, and what I think is important is to be constantly adapting to make sure you are meeting the needs of the school, which can evolve and change over time,”

Mike said he felt one of the most essential components of his work was to genuinely

‘have a heart’ for kids and teenagers, and to understand that young people were a work in progress who, more often than not, needed to feel part of a tribe, valued routines and having stable people around them. He said a big part of what he did was encourage young people to look to good people around them - who they could turn to when needed.

and it can be hard. I want to help kids to know that’s its ok, and there will be hurdles. There will also be positive experiences and that life is a gift and an amazing adventure.

Hindu temple proposed for hinterland

A NEW Hindu temple bordering a massive new tourism development has been proposed for Glenview.

Principal Scott Bowden

Hindi religious group, BAPS (Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar-Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha), last week applied to the Sunshine Coast Council for a material change of use to 2620 Steve Irwin Way at Glenview. The site borders a proposed Discovery Parks tourism development that includes more than 300 villas, BMX tracks and splash pool. The tourism development is currently open to public consultation.

BAPS is a Hindu denomination formed in 1905 and currently has around 3850 centres and 1200 temples worldwide.

A town planning report lodged with the council states the active congregation of the Sunshine Coast Hindu BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Sanstha community is small, consisting of only 60-70 members with that number not expected to exceed 70 even with the new temple. “This is because members regularly move for work and come to locations for a short period of time, prior to settling closer to major capital cities across Australia,” the planning report stated.

“Our clients have specifically chosen this site, as it will cater for it’s current and expected demand of their congregation into the future.”

The proposed temple is to be located in an existing structure at the rear of the site and extended by 72sqm.

“The proposed place of worship provides the local Sunshine Coast BAPS community with a permanent location to continue to foster their religious and social needs,” the application concluded.

Chappy Mike consistently put’s his heart and soul into his work ...

Much deserved recognition for Maleny service

MALENY community stalwarts Edward and Linda Vann have been recognised in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.

Mr Vann received the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division for his service to the community of Maleny, joining his wife, Linda, who received the same recognition.

Mr Vann co-founded T.S. Centaur, Australian Navy Cadets in 1995 before later serving as President, Unit Support Committee (20102019), Commanding Officer (2010-2015) and Executive Officer (2019-2021).

He was also the Executive Officer of T.S. Onslow, Australian Navy Cadets from 1997-1998.

Mr Vann was a member of the Rotary Club of Maleny from 1989 to 1996, served as President 19941995 and was a Paul Harris Fellow in 1993.

In 1994 the pair co-founded founded the much-loved Hinterland Aussie Day Expo.

Mrs Vann was the commanding officer of T.S. Centaur from 2014 to 2021 and a member of the Rotary Club of Maleny.

State Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell, said it was a deserved recognition for the husband and wife team.

“It doesn’t surprise me that Vanns received their Order of Australia awards together,” he said.

“They work so well together as a team.

This is such a fitting reward for a man who has given so much!”

Knitfest masterclass

Contributed by Debs Swain

KNITFEST season has begun, now our beloved Cows sculpture have their coats on. The excitement is already growing with 21 workshops available at this year’s event. It’s time to ‘get your knit on’ and be part of the event as you learn a new fibre art or upgrade your skills. South East Qld is blessed to have some of the best, fibre art workshop presenters, living right here. This year’s workshops at Knitfest cover the latest skills in crochet, macrame, needle felting, wet felting, basket weaving, dyeing, slow stitching and spinning.

“They started selling out really early this year”, said Festival Director Debs Swain. “We’ve already opened round 2 of some of the popular ones.”

Knitfest is doing something a little different this year. Many of the presenters have been wanting to put on full day workshops rather than the usual 2 hour taster workshops. And so, Masterclass Monday was

born. Monday will be a day full of one day workshops with a little time to do some yarn shopping at the amazing trade stalls in between, of course.

Always a favourite, the yarnbombed BMW will again make an appearance this year as well as a yarnbombed motorcycle.

To volunteer at this year’s event, apply on the website under ‘Get Involved’.

You don’t need knitting skills to be able to volunteer. We need both men and women to help set the event up in the 2 weeks before the event as well as help out during the actual event. Knitfest is on July 1st – 3rd. www.knitfest.com.au

Fun in the jungle

LOOKING for an action-packed adventure that will leave you and your family breathless with excitement? Look no further than Ninja Jungle, the ultimate destination where fun and thrills collide!

Ninja Jungle isn’t your ordinary playground - get ready to be immersed in a thrilling ninja warrior-style obstacle course that will ignite your imagination and awaken your inner ninja. Challenge your skills, activate your imagination, and create unforgettable memories for children and young adults alike.

At Ninja Jungle, families can come together to embrace the spirit of teamwork, laughter, and friendly competition. It’s an extraordinary opportunity for parents to bond with their children, creating lifelong memories that will be cherished for years to come.

From little warriors to young adults seeking an adrenaline rush, Ninja Jungle has curated an array of challenges that cater to all skill levels. Whether your child dreams of becoming the next Ninja Warrior or simply craves an adventurous outingthe courses at Ninja Jungle are thoughtfully designed to cater to every level of ability and ensure an experience that is both safe and exciting.

Ninja Jungle is a haven where kids can embrace their inner heroes, young adults can challenge their limits, and everyone can discover the joy of being part of a supportive and uplifting community.

So, if you’re seeking an escape from the ordinary, an adventure that will leave you buzzing with excitement,

Ninja Jungle is calling your name. Step into this extraordinary world of fun, laughter, and boundless possibilities. Unleash your adventurous spirit and create memories that will last a lifetime. At Ninja Jungle, the journey to excitement begins now!

Don’t forget to enjoy a delicious bite to eat at the Forest Blend Café, from smoothies

Virtual Reality fun for all

LASERZONE Sunshine Coast is a locally owned and operated amusement centre featuring world class Laser Tag arena, action packed Virtual Reality gaming and an exciting prize and video arcade.

Laser Tag is a high-tech sport where players wear computerised vests and handheld ‘phasers’ to attempt to achieve a winning score by tagging opponent players, base stations and targets. Explore the multilevel themed playing arena, discover six base stations, hunt down over 30 targets and experience the latest in DMX sound, lighting and fog effects.

Fill the breaks in your Laser Tag games at the fully interactive arcade, featuring all time classics and hot new releases. Challenge your mates to a few laps on the Daytona USA, team up on the four-player air hockey, or collect tickets to exchange for prizes!

With over 25 years experience hosting the best Laser Tag parties around, we specialise in making memorable events and memories. Our parties remove the hassle of event planning. We take care of the venue, entertainment and food - allowing you to sit back, relax and watch your kids enjoy their day without the worry of having to clean up the mess.

We cater to many different occasions, corporate team building, sports team breakup, vacation care, school, youth group, or just a bunch of mates.

Open seven days, with games running every 12 minutes - the fun never stops! Join one of our timed sessions where you can play a variety of game formats; or pick your own time with our general admission options. Give our friendly crew a call and come see for yourself why we’re the best Laser Tag experience you’ll ever have.

Bookings recommended, check the website for details: www.lazerzonesunshinecoast. com.au

Amazing opportunity for local dancers at Masterpiece

MASTERPIECE Dance is excited to host Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance tour right here in Beerwah! Masterpiece Dance Director, Sarah Kwarcianyi, explained that only a handful of dance studios around Australia were selected and it was “an amazing opportunity for local dancers”.

Jason Coleman is a well-known Australian dancer and teaches from his Ministry of Dance company, based in Melbourne.

He will be running a workshop on Wednesday June 28 at the Masterpiece Dance studios in Beerwah.

This is a chance for dancers to improve their contemporary and commercial jazz technique, with opportunities for stand-out dancers to receive scholarships to programs and summer schools at Ministry of Dance in Melbourne.

Tickets for this workshop are only $25 and open to all dancers 12+ from any schools or studios, so please book using www.trybooking. com/CINZN

If you’re looking for other activities to fill up the school holidays, then your 5-12 year olds will love the Winter Wonderland workshops. The days are always loads of fun with dance, acrobatics, craft and games.

Fully supervised at their conveniently-located studios in the centre of town, you can drop off in the morning, enjoy a day off (or out!), and then easily arrange pick up in the afternoon.

If you’re looking for afterschool activities in Term 3, places are available for a wide range of classes and styles to suit all ages and abilities. Their Baby Boppers class for 3-4 year olds is a nice introduction to Ballet and Jazz, and their Tiny Twirlers class is great for preppies.

Check their website for the timetable and prices. There’s still time to join their annual concert, which is always a highlight of the year. www.masterpiecedance.com.au

Zero boredom these school holidays

Kingston are passionate about offering award-winning entertainment right here on the Sunshine Coast.

Zero Latency boasts the Sunshine Coast’s only full size 200m2 free-roam multi-player arena located in Birtinya, where players can enjoy the best virtual reality games from around the world.

Zero Latency is your ultimate destination for mind-blowing virtual reality experiences for all ages 12+; whether you’re seeking thrilling adventures, team challenges, or simply a unique and immersive entertainment experience to defeat a horde of zombies.

The Australian-invented technology has now spread to 77 locations around the world, and Zero Latency is a cutting-

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edge world leader in providing free-roam, multiplayer virtual reality.

Paul explained that he loves to invite locals to play at their arena because “you can’t describe it to people, you just have to experience it for yourself”.

Zero Latency offers a three hour package for the school holidays to keep the kids entertained. And their venue is perfect for party and group bookings, corporate team building days, and social/family events.

If you are looking for a fun, exciting and very unique way to celebrate a special occasion with family or friends, then Zero Latency is a must-see destination.

They even have virtual reality escape rooms with epic and fun challenges. They have something for everyone! www.zerolatencysc.com.au

Vibrant festival returns

HORIZON Festival, the Sunshine Coast’s premier arts festival, returns in 2023 with a vibrant and topical program that celebrates the here and now.

From 25 August 25 to September 3, as the region’s winter draws to a close, the highly anticipated festival will captivate locals and tourists alike with a diverse and unique array of music, cabaret, theatre, comedy, family events and more.

Horizon Festival salutes the vibrancy of the Sunshine Coast, with artists, their stories, and the community at the heart of this year’s program. Staged in stunning locations and unique venues, the 2023 program is bursting with free and ticketed events for all ages and interests. Across 10 days and nights, the multi-arts festival supports the growing and sustainable arts and cultural ecology of our region.

First Nations-led programming once again beats through the heart of the Horizon Festival program, celebrating Kabi Kabi and Jinibara artists and makers, who share their incredible cultural experiences.

Horizon Festival Director Hannah Clissold said this year’s program was designed to offer residents and visitors to the region an abundance of opportunities to engage with premiere works by local artists, as well as nationally and internationally recognised acts.

The festival’s opening weekend is jam packed with programming in and around the popular Wonderland Spiegeltent and Festival Hub at Cotton Tree Park, with an array of free events and experiences.

An impressive line-up of internationally recognised shows including ROUGE, a decadent circus for grown-ups; the all-ages Circus Wonderland: A Neverland Adventure; Dirty Laundry, a fun and fabulous cabaret from Briefs Factory; Conversations with

Men, moderated by Clementine Ford; Common People Dance Eisteddfod; and the Sunshine Coast Comedy Gala – will all be held at the Wonderland Spiegeltent

“The atmosphere at the Festival Hub will be exhilarating and uplifting, and this year we’ve programmed more food, free live music, art experiences and family entertainment to complement the worldclass program of shows,” Ms Clissold said.

She said this year would see a wealth of accessible and inclusive experiences as part of the free program for children and families including a free maker space, a rock concert just for kids and performances by the eyepopping Dr Hubble’s Bubbles and Bees by Polyglot Theatre.

The festival will this year again present programming across the region in a range of stunning locations including a unique live music event featuring an intimate sunset performance by Lior in the Glass House

The Brick Zone at Maleny

IF YOU love LEGO then you’ll be blown away to discover we have our very own LEGO wonderland right here in the Hinterland. Complete with incredible displays that feature over 1500 sets including hundreds of LEGO Star Wars builds, the entire Harry Potter collection, as well as super cool vintage and modern themed sets - all beautifully displayed in custom created cases.

Located at the back section of the Zone Galley Maleny, ‘The Brick Zone’ is like an Aladdin’s treasure trove of LEGO, showcasing an 80-year private collection that’s open to the public.

Visual art lovers can experience six diverse exhibitions including the leading Sunshine Coast Art Prize, You Are Neither Here Nor There by Queensland artist Sam Cranstoun, Your Local Photo Club a collaborative photo exhibition, and moving Jinibara exhibition Njumga Djum Yo:ran Ba Djuwan in Maleny.

The closing weekend of the Festival will unfold with the world premiere of Tallo-Billa (Humpback Whale in Kabi Kabi language), an on-water experience on Sunreef’s Whale One; internationally acclaimed theatre work Yes Yes Yes, Living Waters: A Short Film Event in Maleny, workshops and performances by Let’s Organise Your Leisure and much more! Horizon Festival’s full program of events is on sale from 9am Thursday June15. For program information, bookings and Festival updates, visit horizonfestival.com. au and follow @horizonartfest on social media.

Run by the Muldoon family, The Brick Zone offers a rare insight into a collector’s paradise while also encouraging imaginative play and exploration. Fascinating for all ages, the space offers a unique experience to view and enjoy the extensive private collection as well as the opportunity to play and build your own mini masterpiece.

LEGO themed birthday parties are also on offer, and the space runs regular LEGO inspired events, workshops, and theme

Seniors weed out the pests

telling us about any endangered plants and species, and she proficiently answered the many questions put forward by the audience. The Club would like to extend their thanks to Rhea for the time she gave to us for this presentation.

Active Outdoors Journey

Contributed by Friendship Force SC

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‘ the good, the bad and the ugly’ plants found around the Sunshine Coast, as well as

The next meeting of the Club is at Beerwah Community Hall from 9am on Tuesday July 11 where our guest speaker will be a representative from the Salvation Army’s House 4 Hope . Also, the Club is looking forward to hosting Caloundra Seniors for morning tea, lunch and social activities on Following the Meeting, several of the members enjoyed lunch at the Glasshouse Tavern.

FRIENDSHIP Force is an international organisation focused on promoting an understanding of different cultures through homestay journeys. There are 20 clubs in Australia, with 300 clubs across the world. The local club hosted ambassadors from the USA, Canada and New Zealand for a most interesting week early this year. The theme was Outdoors Active and each day presented a challenging but enjoyable experience. Activities thoughout the week included ebike cycling along the coastal pathways, mountain bike riding from Ewan Maddock Dam to Landsborough, guided kayak paddling along Currimundi waterways, a strenuous five-hour trek

through Kondalilla National Park to Baroon

Pocket Dam and square dancing at the Buderim Square Dancing centre.

Each ambassador was home-hosted with a club member and accompanied by other members every day. Picnic lunches and dinner provided by members is all part of the friendship offered by every club.

In this immersive week of connection, strangers when we meet become friends when they depart.

If anyone would like to learn more about Friendship Force of the Sunshine Coast, they can email info@ffsunshinecoast.org.au or ring Jenny on 0448 866 141.

Morris House receives donation View Club at Mary Cairncross

Contributed by Janet Kitchin

GLASSHOUSE Country View Club enjoyed a lovely morning at Mary Cairncross Park for their June outing.

We had a lovely morning tea at the café there and then some of the ladies went for a walk in the reserve whilst others explored the interpretation centre.

Our next get together will be on June 21 when we will celebrate our 20th birthday with a floral themed High Tea at 10am at Glasshouse Country RSL Club 1 Reed Street Glasshouse Township. It will be a fun filled day with lots of raffles, games and of course great food.

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

Our club currently supports 5 Learning for Life students. Any ladies who are interested

in coming along to one of our events or would like to join our club should contact either Adrienne on 0408 486 124 or Janet on 0448 845 303. You can also visit our website on www.view.org.au or facebook.

Contributed by Ann Husband

MORRIS House Neighbourhood Centre has been kept busy recently with assisting clients and updating aspects of our services.

Really good news is that we received some very generous donations in the last few weeks. Club Glasshouse held a trivia night and donated $2033 - which was truly amazing. This money will be used for our emergency relief program.

McGrath Real estate clients donated $400, which is also greatly appreciated. Morris House receives funding from Sunshine Coast Council which pays for running costs but can’t be used for any programs such as emergency relief, so we rely on donations to be able to assist our clients.

We owe a huge thank you to the local churches who collect food and other items

donated by their members.

A new source of donations is food and other items from Woolworths supermarket at Beerwah. These donations have made it possible to provide meat, chicken, canned goods, yogurt and a lot more.

Other services provided include Go Cards, PBS prescriptions, vouchers and food, as well as hygiene products, toiletries, warm items. We provide free internet and computer use, printing/copying (small fee) and free phone use.

If you are in need of help, please call in and see us. We are open Monday to Friday 9am -2pm. No appointment necessary. Our volunteers are always happy to assist you.

We are looking for volunteers. If you can help, please call us or call in, and times can be adjusted to suit you. For all enquires or help please call in or call 075494 1255 or email morrishouse@landsborough.com

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Love triangle rocks Maleny

Biggest Morning Tea in Beerwah

THE Local Beerwah hosted their second annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser on June 14, raising over $1000 to go towards the Cancer Council.

30 people attended the event, enjoying a range of refreshments and light snacks, tea themed games,

IT HAPPENS regularly at pop concerts, but it isn’t often that you hear audiences cheering and stamping their feet for 19th century Opera! That is exactly what happened at Maleny Community Centre last Sunday afternoon.

The performers were Maleny Singers and the Inspiration Project Choir, under Kim Kirkman’s expert baton.

The show was Pietro Mascagni’s short Italian Opera “Cavalliera Rusticana”, in which a love triangle in a small Sicilian village comes to a blistering denouement one Easter Sunday morning.

The Maleny Performing Arts Orchestra delivered on the demanding score, providing an atmospheric interpretation of the glorious melodies.

The chorus was strong and confident, never more than in the stirring “Easter Hymn”, and the principals carried the

dramatic themes of the plot magnificently.

Guest soprano Vanessa West was a standout in the key role of Santuzza, and you could feel the audience holding their collective breath in her dramatic duets with Alfio (Ian Rix) and Turiddu (Colin Dunn).

Two more performances of the show, on June 17 and 18, received the same level of well-deserved enthusiasm.

It is truly exciting to see local amateur companies putting on shows of this quality, and says much for the state of musical endeavour on the Sunshine Coast.

Beauty in the eye of the beholder

By Sonia Isaacs

MALENY based artist Jessica Ainsworth is set to launch her newest exhibition ‘In the eye of the beholder’ at The Zone Gallery later this month. Gloriously colourful and rich in subtext and whimsy, Jessica’s latest body of work is primarily an exploration of how we all view the world differently.

A figurative expressionistic, Jessica seeks to capture the vastly unique variations of what constitutes beauty and attraction - be that of something tangible like a flower or animal or abstract like poetry or an addiction to pain.

With 21 new pieces on show, Jessica said she had been busy working on this upcoming display since her last exhibition in September 2022. Speaking with GC&M News, Jessica explained this was how she worked best; by finishing up a previous exhibition and then refocusing on a

completely new direction with a clear head, a clean canvas and a new and inspiring outlook.

She explained she had been inspired on her most recent artistic adventure in initially contemplating the concept of the Hawaiian word ‘Makia’ which can be roughly interpreted as ‘The world is what you think

it is’, and therefore it can be as simple or as complex as you may wish it to be.

Jessica said she felt this concept permeated almost every aspect of life from every decision made to every relationship entered into and so on, and this idea both fascinated and confounded her.

“For a long time this thought has both

intrigued and perplexed me and with this in mind I was reminded of the quote, ‘Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder’, which I then chose to be the focus of this exhibition,” explained Jessica.

Sharing an insight into her process, Jessica said before commencing a painting, she invariably spent time just thinking about the subject, not so much about colour or creative technique which often spontaneously came later, but more so sitting with the ‘energy’ of it.

She said “The boldness or force will depend on what connection I personally have with it, which funnily enough I may not be fully aware of till the completion of a work. I also enjoyed researching, by asking friends the question ‘What do you find beauty in?’, and I was often delighted and surprised by their answers which then in turn inspired me to go deeper into my own interpretations,”

Jessica said her latest creative journey has reminded her of the uniqueness of perspective, meaning and values we all hold as humans. She said her new body of work has reiterated that as a human something may just hold particular meaning for her and not for others, and that was ok.

“The trick as I see it, is to not only allow others to have a different point of view, but to also be open to flexibility of thought and not become too rigid in my own thoughts. We all choose to see the world a certain way adding colours and textures that vary from one person to the another depending on our life experiences, environments, and inherited family histories. I like to think my paintings can mean different things to different people which sort of sums up what this exhibition is all about,” said Jessica.

‘In the eye of the beholder’ opens on Saturday June 24 from 5pm-8pm at Zone Gallery, 89 McCarthy Rd, Maleny and runs from Sunday June 25 to Wednesday June 28, 1pm-4pm.

World class Immersive journey

By Sonia Isaacs

CULTURE and contemporary art lovers will be able to enjoy a world class immersive event right here on our doorstep with a unique live art performance entitled ‘In Process - Form and Function’ at the Maleny Equestrian Arena, Maleny Showgrounds on Saturday June 24. Ambitiously challenging the boundaries between product and process, studio, stage and gallery this multi-faceted event gives local audiences an opportunity to experience high-calibre performance art without having to travel to New York, Edinburgh or a big city arts festival.

A collaboration of local creatives; figurative artist David Bongiorno, choreographer Fiona Jopp and singer and composer Tobias Merz; the idea for ‘In Process’ was intrinsically born out of the love of form.

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Speaking to GC&M News, David said all three artists were excited to explore the endless and inherently beautiful possibilities created by merging their trilogy of mediums. He said the evening performance offered a truly immersive work where the audience would be free to make their own journey, either by remaining stationary or moving freely throughout the space.

In describing the performance vision, David said the artists hoped that the work would leave audience members fulfilled and inspired as the instantaneousness of improvisational dance is captured indelibly by the visual artist while at the same time interweaving seamlessly through a river of sound borne out of movement.

“We hope the versatile and unique space and performance will leave people wondering if they might have left reality for 45 minutes of their lives!” said David.

As the composer, Tobias Merz will sing and perform his work live with an arrangement based on a landscape through a day in the change of the seasons. Utilising lighting techniques and music, it will be a fusion of electronic and classically styled composition enhanced by baroque and contemporary voice. Tickets are on sale now and more details are available via www.davidbongiornoart.com/performance

Chilean author, Isabel Allende follows two parallel stories of war and immigration in her latest translated novel. Moving between 1938 Vienna and 2019 Arizona, it tells the story of two children who are separated from their parents during periods of war and unrest – five year old Samuel and seven year old Anita. This moving story follows their quest to find their way home to their families, the sacrifices their parents made for their children, and the people who help them. The dual narrative structure with touches of magical realism help the story along, bringing the plight of all refugees to light as it converges in a touching story of love and healing. RRP $34.99

Big Swiss

With a flair for wit and dark humour, Jen Beagin has produced a laugh out loud book, despite its subject matter surrounding trauma and toxic relationships. When Greta leaves her fiancé, her job and her home to move across the country to a ‘onehorse and gossipy’ small town and become a translator for a local shrink, she doesn’t expect to end up in a same-sex relationship with a therapy patient of her employer. But a chance meeting with the woman she refers to as ‘Big Swiss’ sets her life on a new and unexpected trajectory. This book is not for the fainthearted but if you don’t mind a bit of vulgarity and idiosyncratic characters, you’ll find this a hilarious and refreshing read. RRP $32.99

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

Welcome to this week’s beautiful balance of warm sun and cool moon moving into your home-loving sign to announce this year’s birthday season. It’s your time to power down in the Crab cave for long heart to heart conversations, and your month of being loved up by all your family favourites.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

Your sign’s fiery ruling planet, the radiant warmth-giving Sun, is at its farthest point away from earth this week. Which makes it all the more reason for you to shine your love light and courage even brighter: the courage that it takes to get up on stage and show the rest of the world how to celebrate life.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

No matter what your communication style, this week’s Mercury in Gemini has the capacity to enhance it to its most articulate and eloquent expression, especially during weekend Virgo moon. But it comes with a call to check your internal dialogue: Are your thoughts being kind to you? Could they be more loving?

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

The positions of this week’s planetary transits suggest that it’s time to step back and take a break, a pause to rest and repair. To reinforce your commitment to self-care. To ask yourself: Is this really worth expending cortisol on? To break down important decisions into manageable, bitesize steps.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

At the halfway point of 2023, the shortest day and longest night of the year, the negative expression of this week’s Mars and Venus might act like an entitled drama queen. And the positive expression of this week’s Mars and Venus will feel like love, warmth, joy, generosity, and courageous behaviour.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

This week’s best advice comes via recently departed Sagittarian Tina Turner: We always have a choice, even if it feels as if we don’t. Sometimes that choice may simply be to think a more positive thought. If a negative thought arose, I’d repeat a positive one eight times in a row to counteract it.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

The power planet Pluto is revisiting your sign to ask what you want to do differently for the next 20 years of your life? Give yourself permission to not know the answers or perfect responses right away. Let your ideas, opinions and desires marinate. Clarity is more likely to arrive with time, not urgency.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

Every change of circumstances is an opportunity for something better if you can leave behind prior expectations and reframe your perspective. This week’s astral activity poses the question: What would you most like to do with your gifts? And how can you put those versatile skills to the best use?

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

The value of planetary retrogrades goes something like this: with Saturn retrograde in your sign, try just stopping in the middle of a daily routine you do on autopilot and taking notice of your surroundings, your feelings, things you wouldn’t normally have noticed otherwise. What is the message waiting for you?

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Mercury’s in the sign of oversharing, but this week’s sensitive sun cycle definitely favours the microdose approach, so rein in those ‘full monty’ responses along with the urge to provide TMI and you’ll be glad you did. Trust your gut instincts and rely on your emotional intelligence for decision-making.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

If certain things come to their natural conclusion at this week’s winter solstice because it’s their time, remember that life is fluid and there are always options. No matter how often doors close, don’t try to reopen old ones. Keep moving, and you’re likely to find that life is actually working in your favour.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

Use this final week of efficient, clear-thinking Mercury in your sign to take care of business, stop procrastinating and decide what you need to do while the astral force is with you, and before this year’s outer planetary back-pedaling really gets into gear. Do it now, don’t put it off, is that clear enough?

with Lilith Rocha

The Superheroes of Conondale State School

CONONDALE State School Prep/1/2 teacher Rosanne Kirkham and her class won an award at the Kenilworth Art Festival on May 26 for their book ‘If I was a Superhero’.

The class and their teacher won the Primary School Children Highly Commended Poetry and Art award, for a book they wrote about world issues and how the students would solve them if they were superheroes.

Conondale State School won two vouchers worth $60 from the Kenilworth Bakery for their award, which Rosanne said the principal will use to buy donuts for all students and staff. She also said it was important for her to write this book with her class, to excite her students about literacy, and the competition’s theme of superheroes and villains helped that intrigue for the kids.

“My inspiration as a teacher was to get them excited

“We didn’t enter the competition to win an award, we just wanted to get kids excited about books and even creating books, including the illustrating and bringing the final product together.”

The writing process with the class included brainstorming ideas with the starting line “If I was a superhero, I’d know what to do;” and then the student would suggest world issues they wish they could fix.

“We wrote this together to generate a feeling of accomplishment and success in reading and writing, and mainly to encourage the students and to bring them joy in literacy,” she said.

“The kids hear adults talking about these things or see images on the TV, writing a book like this makes them feel like they are a part of fixing something in society and having ideas to make the world a better place.”

As well as the benefits to improve their reading and writing skills, Rosanne said it was beneficial to the students to complete this book to give them a feeling of accomplishment.

“The students felt success through the process of writing a book. That feeling is important for them to know they can achieve reading and writing goals and can put something together for people to enjoy,” she said.

with Winston Johnston Division 5 - Sunshine Coast Council

Maleny Skate Park Halfpipe

I’M EXCITED to announce that a brand new eight-metrewide half pipe will be constructed in Maleny, just in time for the summer school holidays. Due to age and safety concerns, the extremely popular existing metal half pipe, adjacent to the main concrete skate park within the Maleny Showgrounds, will be demolished in early June 2023.

The new, eight-metre-wide half pipe will feature four-tofive-foot transitions and a high performance Skatelite wear surface. Tenders have now closed, and work is expected to commence in the coming months. We have worked closely with the Maleny community on this project, heard loud and clear that these free recreational facilities for youth, families and the young-at-heart are so important to support physical and mental health. The main concrete skate park within the showgrounds remains open for action. Otherwise, head out and explore one of the other 26 skate parks across our region. Fee relief for people in temporary housing

I am pleased to share that Council will continue to waive permit fees for those having to temporarily live in a tent, car, caravan or mobile home who, due to extenuating circumstances, find it difficult to pay. Council recognises the impact of the housing crisis and increasing cost of living pressures and the importance of providing reassurance to vulnerable people who are living in temporary accommodation. Information on Council’s website can assist applicants in understanding and navigating the approval process.

Horizon Festival

From 25 August to 3 September, the highly anticipated Horizon Festival will captivate locals and tourists alike with a diverse array of music, cabaret, theatre, comedy, and family events.

Horizon Festival salutes the vibrancy of the Sunshine Coast, with artists, their stories, and the community at the heart of this year’s program. Staged in stunning locations and unique venues, the 2023 program is bursting with free and ticketed events for all ages and interests.

For program information, bookings and Festival updates, visit horizonfestival.com.au and follow @horizonartfest on social media.

Award winners Prep/1/2 at Conondale State School

Flourish don’t perish

I HAVE the greatest respect and admiration for the indigenous people of Australia. True indigenous people, not those claiming to be indigenous. I acknowledge the horrors and atrocities that have been inflicted on them in the past. However, atrocities occurred on both sides and also between the many original tribes. Equally there has been an enormous amount of good that has come to the indigenous peoples from the new arrivals.

I have been told repeatedly by indigenous people that they do not ‘own’ the land. They have a very strong spiritual connection to it. I respect that and I have felt it myself.

The lifestyle of the original people of Australia worked for the few hundred thousand individuals living here. It can never work for the 26 million-odd people that inhabit the land now. There has to be compromise on both sides.

Instead of looking back and apologising incessantly for something no living person today had control over, could we not look forward? Can we not unite and learn from each other’s varied knowledge and combine that knowledge to enhance and improve OUR country?

The indigenous people of Australia legally have exactly the same rights and benefits of every Australian. It is in the Constitution. They have advisors and political representatives already in Government - proportionately far more than the non-indigenous population.

If we continue to divide the community we will be doomed. The land will survive and probably blossom but the population that inhabits the land now, that is you and me, will perish.

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Nice one, boomer

Look out! The Boomers are coming.

They will not go gently into the night.

There is rising wrath, out there in Boomerland. They, it seems, are no longer happy to look on as a bunch of corporates and their political stooges pillage the planet and lay waste their grandchildren’s future. Rather than meekly sitting in their retirement homes, the boomers are getting out there, getting themselves arrested and gaoled, and making their opinions felt by the politicians and plutocrats who have dictated to them for half a century.

Retirees are radicalising in a global movement to rescue the human future. People who for a lifetime being ‘good citizens’ have had enough. Boomer organisations are being created all over the World. In Australia, the Knitting Nannas is an “international disorganisation where people come together to ensure that our land, air and water are preserved for our children and grandchildren.

More Boomers are realising that the legacy being left to future generations is the most accursed in history – a world with a ruined climate, landscape, oceans, air; vanishing species of plants and animals; scarcities of water, trees, soils, fish; chemical poisons; disease pandemics; a teetering global food supply; imminent nuclear peril; and a human species with an unlimited capacity for selfdeception about the crisis it has engendered.

Part of the motivation is a rising fury that our courts and police forces – supposedly created to defend society, its rights and freedoms – are being universally conscripted to do the dirty work of the $7 trillion fossil fuels lobby, insidiously tightening its control over governments democratic, autocratic and in-between. Politicians and corporate executives should tremble. How the Baby Boomers vote, buy, invest or disinvest decides the fate of governments and businesses in Australia.

Ethical Boomers know their grandchildren are being handed a rough deal, a planet more damaged and dangerous, and a society less free, fair, safe, healthy, just and equal, than they themselves enjoyed. More and more, they are putting their voices, brains and financial power behind things like renewable energy, clean-up campaigns, political pressure for wildlife and landscape restoration, safer food, better healthcare, opposition to war and militarism, and a renewal of trust and investment in those pillars of modern society, education and science.

It is a timeworn saying that young people are the future and the hope of our species. Now it is equally true that old people are, too.

Condensed from an article by Julian Cribb –Pearls and Irritations 12/6/23)

Ken Dyer Landsborough

Faith is a wonderful foundation

In response to RI being removed from schools. RI provides more of a faith-based perspective for living life, rather than simply presenting a creationist theory of how we got here. This holistic approach is taught as an introduction to faith and we know that faith provides a great foundation for living.

It speaks on the relevance of God and provides insight to each student on how to live with morals that better our relationships with each other and with God. The RI lessons also reinforce the learning ethos held by the school and makes for a great partnership between the school and community.

We know that it is currently an “opt in” for parents on behalf of their children, and when families opt in, RI provides the benefits of a broader world view for each child to discover and explore.

Pastor Aaron Jackson Beerwah

Beware of scammers

This week I got terrible news from a family member that they lost $13,000 to a scam. They wanted to buy a tiny house/cabin for their property, so they contacted what they thought was a legitimate company, paid the money, but never received the product. They have reported it to the bank and police who said there’s not much hope of catching these criminals. The scammers impersonate a real company, so it’s very easy to get conned. A Current Affair did a story about this issue recently because lots of people have lost money to similar scams, which is devastating for these families. So, please be careful before paying any money!

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In 2014, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki said the living cell had about as much complexity às the city of Brisbane.

In recent decades, our knowledge of the machines which populate the cell has grown enormously.

Machines like ATP Synthase, Chaperonin, DNA Polymerase and DNA itself are amazingly complex, and could not possibly come into being by chance.

The theory of evolution requires all these machines to happen by chance at the same time. It also requires the first cell to be able to reproduce itself.

Ken Dyer in ‘You Said It’ on June 13 says evolution through natural selection is the only scientific explanation of why the universe is the way it is today.

No-one disputes natural selection, as it can be observed.

What is not observed is the means of creating

the material which can then be selected. But what about the long ages required for the theory of evolution?

Radiometric dating methods are the basis for most assumptions of age.

These methods rely on assumptions which can never be proved.

Mt Nguruhoe in New Zealand erupted in the 1950s and 1970s. Lava flows observed from those eruptions have been dated by the Potassium Argon method at 300,000 to 3 million years old.

This raises the point that if this method is not reliable on rocks of known age, why would we trust it on rocks of unknown age?

There is much more.

There are many creationist organisations (you can google that term) which employ scientists who have a different point of view to the evolutionist.

Some may say “If God made this, then who made God?”

I can’t answer that question any more than the evolutionist can say where the material for the alleged big bang came from.

When children are told they got where they are through survival of the fittest, why are we surprised when they behave accordingly?

Good quality religious instruction in schools is an asset to our society.

Phil Garrad Beerwah

Use local mechanics

I OWN a Mazda BT50. A few months ago, an engine symbol came up on the dash. I ignored it for a while – as you do. My bad.

All of a sudden, I was losing power, so I took it to the dealer to get checked.

Well, this service bloke came in and said it was the DPF, and that it needed to be replaced because it was 20% blocked.

This would cost about $8000.00 to fix.

I was shocked. After they picked my jaw up off the floor, he came back with the proper quote of $6280.00.

He tried to talk me into leaving my car there. I said, “no thank you”.

When I got home, I rang my local mechanic Michael from Glasshouse & Landsborough Automotive Service. He said to bring it in on Monday morning.

Around smoko time he rang me and said they can perform a manual DPF regeneration to clean it out, however I did require a new DPF fuel vaporiser, which he could order in. Around 4pm he rang me and said the car is ready.

The total bill was $1274.00.

$5000.00 cheaper than Mazda!

The whole point of this letter is to firstly say thank you to Michael and encourage everyone to support local mechanics, who often do a much better job with servicing and repairs than the big car dealerships! If I was a gullible person, I would now be $5000.00 out of pocket, so be aware of these dealers and get a second opinion (I don’t think it is only Mazda doing this sort of thing).

I’d be very interested to hear from other people if you’ve had similar experiences.

Alf Kwarcianyi Cedarton

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Paying the price

I’VE just been alerted to a con job that I’ve been complicit in since Covid.

Back then we were told you would die a painful death from handling cash and we believed it.

Well I believed it anyway and have duly turned to the phone and cards.

But now an audit of my account by my better half has alerted me to the cost of this blind acceptance.

It turns out every time I go and buy my almond soy cinnabon skim latte I’m not just paying my $7 but an extra few cents on that transaction.

Then there’s every single other transaction through the day.

I’ve done a deep dive audit and I’m genuinely shocked.

Can’t these retailers just price it in and let me drink my gross beverages in bourgeois ignorance.

what they’re doing.

Even if it’s like having to read the small print at the end of a contract, the warning was there. I’m changing, literally. Cash only.

Budgets and bubs

What is it about the state government and kids. First they’re saving them from drowning with a few free swimming lessons, then they’re saving them from their parents by offering free kindy.

That’s $645 million so parents get to work longer, be more exhausted and pay more taxes. Is it the equivalent of having an extra child for your country?

Beerwah Art Project Launch

Time: Tuesday June 20, 10:30am-12:00pm

Where: ‘The Hub’ Beerwah- Located next to the Skate Park

Peachester Heritage Centre Open Day

Queensland Garden Expo

Jun 20

Info: Celebrate the new tunnel murals with the amazing young artists who brought the space to life. All are welcome to this event, and will have a sausage sizzle for attendees.

Australia’s finest pianists to perform at Lucas Parklands, Montville

Time: Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 June, 3pm

Where: 126 Narrows Road, Montville

Jun 21-22

Info: Enjoy a world class performance overlooking the stunning Kondalilla National Park when internationally renowned pianist Piers Lane performs a beautiful afternoon piano recital at Lucas Parklands. Bookings please contact 5478 5667 or visit www.lucasparklands.com.au

Maleny Markets on the Green

Time: Thursday June 22, 8am - 2pm

Where: Between Peace of Green and Maleny Realty on the grassy knoll in the main street.

June 22

Info: To book a stall this Thursday, email malenymog@gmail or text 0498953190. Stalls are $25. Hope to see you there to grab a bargain or something unique. Like our page to keep up to date with our market news.

Dancing at Lughnasa

Time: Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 2pm

Where: Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds

June 23-25

Info: Directed by Andrew Wallace, Maleny Players will take you on a drama of love, loyalty, loss and dancing. Arrive at 6pm on either of the Friday nights to enjoy a hearty Irish stew. Tickets: Adults $25, Concession $20 and Members $20. Booking Options: malenyplayers.org or trybooking.com/CIGOR

In Process - Form and Function’

Time: Saturday June 24, 6pm

Where: Maleny Equestrian Arena, Maleny

Showgrounds

Jun 24

Info: Ambitiously challenging the boundaries between product and process, studio, stage and gallery this multi-faceted creative event gives local audiences an opportunity to experience high-calibre performance art without having to travel to New York, Edinburgh or a big city arts festival! A collaboration of local creatives; figurative artist David Bongiorno, choreographer Fiona Jopp and singer and composer Tobias Merz this unique performance work offers an immersive journey where the studio process becomes the stage. Tickets $45, on sale now and more details are available via www.davidbongiornoart.com/performance

The

Families of Fairview

Time: Saturday, June 24. 1- 4 pm

Where: 15 Porters Lane North Maleny

Jun 24

Info: Fairview (Pattemore House) welcomes you to come and explore the wonderful heritage of our area. Films, oral histories, surveying displays and amazing images tell the tale of this 1907 pit-sawn farmhouse. Homemade afternoon teas are served on the graceful verandahs, overlooking the pretty restored gardens! Disabled access, plenty of parking. $5 entry - kids free.

Down Under Craft Group

Time: Saturday 8am-12noon

Where: Landsborough School of Arts Hall

Time: Sunday June 25, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Where: 956 Peachester Rd, Peachester

Jun 25

Info: Entry $5.00, children free. Have you seen the latest addition to the “A Woman’s Work…” exhibition? Entitled “Making”, it highlights the many things created by the busy hands of the women of the house!

NDIS and Carers QLD Morning Tea

Info Session

Time: Monday June 26, 9am-11am

Where: Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood

Centre

Jun 26

Info: Come along to the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre for an information session morning tea with Paul from Carers Queensland. Carers Queensland offer guidance, information and assistance to people with disabilities seeking NDIS access, and those who have existing NDIS plans needing help to utilise their plans. Limited spaces available RSVP: Glass House Neighbourhood Centre, admin@ghmnc.com or 54387000.

Club Glasshouse Kids Bingo

Time: Wednesday June 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Where: 6 Gardner Street, Glass House Mountains

Jun 28

Info: Looking for something to do with the children over the Winter holidays? Join us on Wednesday 28th June for Kids Bingo! $5.00 per child, prizes to be won, morning tea provided. Book by Tuesday 27th June… Adult supervision required, please let the team know of any dietary requirements prior to event, by clicking ‘going’ on this event does not secure your spot please call us to book on 5436 5000.

Emergency Services Day

Time: Saturday July 1, 10am-1pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, 42 Bray Rd, Mooloolah

Jul 1

Info: A great time for the little kids and big kids to come and visit all the emergency service providers and learn more about their vehicles. QLD Ambulance Service will be offering CPR skills and every hour Mooloolah Fire & Rescue will be demonstrating a kitchen fire. BBQ and Barista coffee cart on site selling food and drinks.

Knitfest Yarn & Fibre Arts Fair

Time: Saturday July 1, 9am-5pm. Sunday July 2, 9am-4pm and Monday July 3, 9am-4pm

Where: Maleny township

Jul 1-3

Info: This year’s theme is Wild Women. Yarnbombing, Workshops, Masterclass Monday, Trade stalls as well as a suitcase market, Competitions and Demonstrations. For more information see the website www.knitfest.com.au, email knitfest@hotmail.com or phone 0417 626 167.

Muzika in Maleny

Time: Thursday July 6, 6.30 to 9.15pm

Where: Maleny RSL, Lawyer St, Maleny

Jun 24

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

July 6

Info: This month amongst others it will feature: the outstanding Brisbane-based blind, country rock singer guitarist Steve Sparrow and poet Rose Waters. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com.

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

Time: Friday July 7, Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9. 8am to 4pm

Where: Nambour Showgrounds

Jul 7-9

Info: More than 360 exhibitors including 55 nurseries. 60,000 plants for sale daily. New and exciting workshops

Giant organic kitchen garden. Free lectures and demos all day, every day. Free advice from leading gardening experts. Food courts, entertainment and free kids playground. For more information visit www.qldgardenexpo.com.au

The Musos in Beerwah

Time: Tuesday July 11, 6 – 9pm

Where: Beerwah Hotel, 53 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

Jul 11

Info: A monthly music event (the second Tuesday), featuring our most impressive local musicians and guests from all around. This month will include The Levee which in their repertoire feature the music of acts such as the 70’s icon, Led Zeppelin, and regulars including Deni Chapple and Malcolm Holz playing both originals and covers. Coordinated by the Glasshouse Musos with its great PA sound, each act has a short set, so contact us if you’d like to book a spot. We might be able to squeeze you in if you turn up, but best to book. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com. https://www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

Sex and the City Quiz

Time: Wednesday July 19, 6pm for a 6.30pm start

Where: Glasshouse Tavern, 10 Reed Street, Glass House Mountains

Jul 19

Info: Heaps of prizes, 2 course dinner and show package - $60. Main meal and show package $45. To book your tickets please call 5493 0933

Festival of Music and Singing

Time: Sunday July 23, 1:05pm to begin at 1:55pm

Where: Caloundra Uniting Church, 56c Queen St, Caloundra

Jul 23

Info: The 2023 Festival of Music and Singing, followed by a splendid Welsh afternoon tea, is on the afternoon of July 23 at the Caloundra Uniting Church. See QR code on brochure for booking, can book online until 10am the day of where cash will be accepted at the door. Tickets are $27 for the general public, $25 for WSSC members, per person in groups of 10 and more $25 each. Enquiries to Emrys Jones - emandmo@bigpond.com or Susan James at simplesusans@gmail.com

Family Support Morning Tea

Time: Monday July 24, 9.30-11.30am

Where: Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Ryan Street, Glass House Moutains

Jul 24

Info: Are you looking for connection or support for your young family? Are you aware of what is available for families in your local area?

Come along for a free and fun Morning Tea with Holly and Aimee from Caloundra Community Centre and explore what services and activities are there to support you and your family. RSVP admin@ghmnc.com or phone 5438 7000.

Outspoken

Time: Wednesday July 26, 6pm for 6.30pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Jul 26

Info: Our next Outspoken event is with the remarkable Anna Funder (of Stasiland fame). Her new book, Wifedom, will be released in early July. It’s bound to be quite controversial as, apart from a whole lot of other things, it gives a different picture of George Orwell to that which we are accustomed. Tickets $25 and $18 for students. Bookings https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1065087?eid=1065087&

Dedication of the children to God

Contributed by Kylie Woodhead

WE recently held a dedication service for the families in our Church to dedicate their Children to God. This simple part of the service was to pray for each family and partner with them in raising their children. The parents of these children will raise their children as they see fit, and it’s a privilege as a Church community to offer support through the different stages of each child’s growth and development. The support we provide is available upon request from each family as they navigate the trials and challenges of parenting.

What do you see?

THE way you see other people affects your life powerfully, be aware of this fact. It affects the life of every human being.

A story of a young couple moved into a new house. The next morning while they were eating breakfast, the young woman saw her neighbour hanging the washing outside.

with Fr. Ejikeme Ntamaka Catholic Community

As people pursue their choices and convictions around faith, the Church has a role to nurture through support and encouragement. It was such a joy to see so many consider this step of faith and the value of living a life that honours God.

“That laundry is not very clean; she doesn’t know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better soap powder. Her husband looked on, remaining silent.

Every time her neighbour hung her washing out to dry, the young woman made the same comments.

A month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband, “Look, she’s finally learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this.”

The husband replied, “I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.”

And so it is with life - what we see when

same way that you judge others, and the measure that you use for others will be used to measure you. “Why do you take note of the splinter in your brother’s eye but do not notice the wooden plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove that splinter from your eye,’ while all the time the wooden plank remains in your own? You hypocrite! First remove the wooden plank from your own eye, and then you will be able to see clearly enough to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye. (Matt. 7:1-5)NCB

There was everything from clothes to coffee machines. One person even scored an air conditioner. We estimate well over 100 people attended and had the opportunity to take home free gifts. Pastor Rodney Jobe said the free mart is also an expression of God’s grace to us, where we can freely receive something without any cost to ourselves. He said that’s the message of Christianity. The church is looking to have more Free Marts in the future to support the community.

They meet at the Maleny Sports Club via Porters Lane each Sunday at 9.30am. Phone 0402 345 477.

https://www.cotrmaleny.org/

Lutherans host Vanuatu youth

Contributed by Tom Jantke

CALVARY Lutheran Congregation, Glasshouse Mountains, have enjoyed a number of young people from Vanuatu worshipping with them for the last couple of months. They are accommodated at Beerburrum and are picking tomatoes on a farm near Nambour.

Members at Calvary have been able to help them with some warm clothing for our cool winter mornings and they have enhanced the Calvary church worship with some songs, both in English and their Vanuatu language.

Festival of music and singing

Contributed by Susan

James

THE Welsh Society Sunshine Coast is a not-for-profit group that serves the interests of people interested or connected in any way to Cymru/Wales.

The 2023 Festival of Music and Singing, followed by a splendid Welsh afternoon tea, is on the afternoon of July 23 at the Caloundra Uniting Church. Doors open at 1.05pm and the Festival starts at 1.55pm. Booking is through www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1053378 from June 1 until 10am on the day. Thereafter cash can be taken at the door.

Admission - General Public - $27 WSSC members - $25 per person in groups of 10 and more $25 each.

The Festival has evolved from two traditional Welsh singing and musical events. The ‘Gymanfa Ganu’ is a Welsh

Community Singing Festival and the ‘Noson Lawen’ is a fun night and concert. In the spirit of the Gymanfa Ganu, the audience will sing and join in a few community songs and is invited to ‘raise the roof.’ After the Festival concert, patrons are invited to a delicious Welsh afternoon tea with plenty of Welsh cakes and Bara Brith. After last year’s enjoyable and successful Festival, this year’s concert will be even better!

Performances will be given by Sacha Gibbs-McPhee, Kim Kirkman, Michelle Bull and Ceri McCoy.

Everyone is invited to go along, enjoy listening to superb guest artists, join in the community singing and partake of a scrumptious Welsh flavoured afternoon tea. Enquiries to Emrys Jones - emandmo@ bigpond.com or Susan James at simplesusans@gmail.com “.

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour

(Includes Children and Youth programs)

11:00am - Worship Service

First Saturday of the monthCommunity Lunch Contact p: 0424 901 301 f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

We must come to appreciate life: our life and others’ lives. What we appreciate, appreciates in our eyes. Remember, anytime you objectify someone, you view them in a negative light, and they will most likely respond negatively in return. Seeing them as a person casts a positive light and can only enhance the relationship. The next time you meet someone, do your best to appreciate and respect something about them. By seeing them as a person of value, they will most likely value you in return.

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah

Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough

Sunday 9am: 45 Cedar Street, Maleny

Ph: 5430 9390 9am to 1pm Mon-Fri www.caloundracatholicparish.net

A Bible Teaching, Community Loving, Hope Filled Church on the Hinterland

Sundays @ 9am

12 Cedar Street, Maleny malenypc.org.au

BEERWAH CHURCH 27 Beerwah Parade

Sundays 9 30am & Kids Church

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

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

MALENY CHURCH Maleny Sports Park, via Porter’s Lane Sundays 9.30am & Kids Church

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

JOHN MCGRATH – WHY WINTER IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL IN 2023

One of the biggest myths in real estate is that Winter is a bad time to sell. Actually, the opposite is usually true, and that’s especially the case this year. Let me explain. Selling in Winter is actually advantageous for vendors in two ways.

Firstly, there is typically a lower number of homes for sale in Winter (because of the myth!). What that does is tighten up supply, and that strengthens buyer competition for the homes on the market. Buyers who want or need a new home do not stop looking because the weather gets cold!

Secondly, if your strategy is to buy your next home after you’ve sold your existing one, then selling in Winter means you’ll be ready to buy in Spring – when there are usually a lot more homes for sale. These two advantages are present every year, but in 2023, the supply/ demand advantage is magnified.

This is because we’re at a point in the market cycle when stock is already very low, which means buyer competition will be even stronger for the homes available for sale during Winter this year. The market is now on its way back after a 12-month correction. Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are leading the charge. CoreLogic data shows there has been three consecutive months of growth in Sydney home values and two consecutive months of growth in Melbourne and Brisbane. Australia’s combined regional markets have also recorded two consecutive months of growth. While buyer demand is clearly increasing, stock levels are not yet improving. This creates good selling conditions. CoreLogic data shows the number of new listings coming onto the market is more than 20% lower than last year in every individual capital city and

‘rest of state’ region across the country.

The shortage is especially acute in Brisbane, where new listings are down 32% and in regional Queensland where stock is down 27%.

We can see the trend in real-time with auction clearance rates across the combined capital cities averaging 65% in April –that’s 10% higher than the rate recorded in December 2022. Clearance rates are strongest in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra at above 70%. A clearance rate of 60% indicates normal market conditions.

Stock is especially low because of where we are in the market cycle. But it may not last long. Sellers are still holding off for now but CoreLogic estimates an “accrual of pent-up supply since September 2022”, so this Spring could be very busy if we

McGrath CEO & Founder - John McGrath see strong results – as expected –during Winter. This may give a lot of sellers who have been waiting on the sidelines since last year the confidence to list and that could change the supply/demand dynamic pretty quickly. So, I see a great opportunity for sellers to do very well this Winter in the suburbs with particularly tight supply.

Property portal realestate.com.au recently released a list of suburbs in which listing numbers are significantly lower than last year and buyer enquiry on their web ads is trending higher.

If you’re thinking of selling this Winter talk to Cassi Nuske, your local McGrath Sales Specialist, to find out more around the current supply and demand dynamics in your area to see if this season presents a particularly timely opportunity for you.

Finally, here are a few tips for maximising your home’s appeal in the Winter selling season.

• Clean your windows to maximise the flow of natural light

• Use candles and lamps to make darker areas feel cosy

• Heat your home well before the open or auction

• Clear gutters and pathways so rainwater can drain away easily.

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 Rebecca Hill - 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.

Coast & Hinterland

Are you happy with your current property management service?

Our dedicated team of highly experienced property management professionals pride themselves on delivering six-star service to our valued clients across the Coast and Hinterland.

We would be delighted to have a confidential, obligation-free conversation regarding your property

Last week our Property Management team were delighted to welcome realestate.com.au to the office to engage in some market update discussions, industry insights and tools for navigating this ever-changing rental market. It was also a great opportunity to welcome the McGrath Noosa, Buderim and Mooloolaba teams to our office to join in too! Being part of a supportive network of professionals that shares knowledge and trusted industry insights is priceless.

Costa

MANY of the close to 40,000 gardening enthusiasts who visit the Queensland Garden Expo in July each year will be eager to see the event’s highly anticipated speaker program released this week, including more than 125 free lectures and demonstrations by some of Australia’s most respected gardening experts.

Event Manager Marion Beazley said the three-day program features firm favourites including ABC Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis, Sophie Thomson, Jerry Coleby-Williams and Millie Ross; as well as new speakers like celebrity chef Matt Golinski and domestic poultry experts from across Australia, who will share their extensive knowledge keeping and caring for domestic chickens.

“We are proud to host Australia’s largest gardening speaker program at the Expo, with 45 speakers across eight stages over three days, and this year we have much of our gardening royalty headlining the program as well as an incredible array of other gardening experts covering a wide range of topics,” said Ms Beazley.

“We know our visitors plan their days at the Expo in advance, according to who is speaking at which stage across the Nambour Showgrounds so the release of this program is always much anticipated.

“Of course, we are delighted to confirm that Costa will join us again this year. He first joined our speaker line-up in 2011 and his charm; energy; exceptional knowledge of all things gardening and permaculture; and ever-increasing profile on the small screen have earned him a substantial following and a somewhat iconic status at the Expo – with old and young visitors alike.

young gardeners on the Terraces when he dons his goggles and becomes Costa the Garden Gnome.”

Costa Georgiadis — a landscape architect, television presenter and author — said he was looking forward to returning to the Sunshine Coast for the Expo in July for what had become one of his favourite gardening events over the past 12 years.

at Expo

“The Expo is also a great opportunity to expose kids to all the benefits of gardening for the mind and the body, which they can then take forward and use for the rest of their lives. It’s all about gardening for the soil and the soul!”

Other popular speakers on the program this year include Phil Dudman, The Garden Guru, a horticulturalist and landscaper that fronted a noisy 80’s grunge rock band long before becoming the Horticultural Editor of ABC Gardening Australia magazine; and Brisbane local Claire Bickle who will share her wealth of knowledge on indoor plants, creating happy habitat gardens to attract native fauna.

The full speaker program is available

Georgiadis.

“What makes it so special is that those who come and join us, can talk directly to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced gardeners we have in Australia. Whether you’re new to gardening (and how exciting is that!) or you are a seasoned expert looking for specialist advice, this is the best place to find it all.

Of course, we are delighted to confirm that Costa will join us again this year

Marion Beazley

a position, please email meSecretary@glasshousecricketclub.com.au and I will send the nomination form.

SPORT RESULTS

Range Croquet

Contributed by Ken Barker

VINYL RECORDS & TOYS , breakfast cereal toys, Matchbox cars, tin toys,

RICOCHET players were out and about on Tuesday with a six-ball game continuing to be popular. Dianne Horsman scored 9 hoops, as did Sarah Widin and Priscilla Vickers, with Stuart Craig and Sally Adams making a creditable 4 in their game.

Thursday was a busy day at home and away. Lynette Evans and Sarah played in Nambour, again ricochet croquet, with a great result. They were matched up against Bill Habner and Theo Kleiberg, both for the Namcool team (a combination of Nambour and Coolum) but with both players, on this occasion from Nambour club. Sarah convincingly beat Theo 19 – 9 while Lynette lost to seasoned campaigner Bill Habner 12 – 17, a sterling result against such an experienced player. At one game apiece the outcome of the rubber swung on the doubles game where Maleny delivered the goods winning 19 – 15 in a tight encounter. Well done all players. Congrats Maleny on a 2 – 1 win.

At home Helen Andrews and Wallace Roy teamed up to beat Carole Atkinson and Sally in a game of association doubles while on lawn 2 Chris Borlase and Vince Carbery made 23 hoops to finish of Nick Cram and Donna Manning who managed 7.

On Sunday Helen and Wallace teamed up again to beat Val Carbery and Stuart 11 – 4. Donna played a lone hand against Vince and Nick and beat them 19 – 4; while Dianne beat Sarah 20 – 7.

Play days:

Association: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 1 pm for games to be arranged by 1.30. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days.

Ricochet: Tuesday. Please arrive at 8.45 a.m. for games to be arranged by 9.00 a.m.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. Our web address is:

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SPORT RESULTS

Maleny Bowls Club

Contributed by Brett Gillis Maleny Bowls Clubs Junior Academy was launched on Saturday 17th June 2023 with six children and their parents being introduced to our wonderful game. Allan Cook (Games Director), Brett Gillis (Secretary) and David Robson were on hand to offer coaching and guidance on how to deliver the lawn bowl, rules of the game and etiquette.

With a background of music playing it wasn’t long before the hand eye co-ordination skills were on display with the children all improving their techniques. Lawn bowls is special in that there is no right or wrong way of delivery with each bowler adopting an approach unique to

Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

UNFORTUNATELY, the Witta Tennis Club Tournament has been postponed. Due to too many members being away, and too many members being injured. The committee has decided to reschedule the tournament to Sunday 27 August. Please members put it in your calendars.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by David Hayes

WEDNESDAY 14.06.23 9.30am Monthly Jackpot Triples.

Winners of the day with the lowest winning score of 23 were Jack Timm, Di Hume and Rodney Sharpe.

R/Up with 28 were Sylvia Chamberlain, Brendan Freshwater and Chris Freshwater. Lucky draw went to Gayle Coppa, Carol Lewis and John Annakin.

Beerwah Bridge Club

Contributed by Martine Goedhart

Tuesday 13 June NORTH/SOUTH 1st

63.25% Tom Major-Jillian Major. 2nd 56.50%

Judith Boyd-Trish Watts. 3rd 53.33% Neville

Jordan-Barbara Freeman. 4th 48.17%

Martine Goedhart-Dianne Cassells. 5th

48.17% Nell Howie- Bev Sockhill. 6th 30.50%

Tracey Pain-Gabi Rosenberger

EAST/WEST 1st 58.08% Jenny

Donovan-Kathy Seib. 2nd 53.00% Karen

Frohloff-Katie Watts. 3rd 52.83% Graham

Nicholson-Miriam Hargreave. 4th 46.75%

their own style.

Halfway through the session we stopped for a fruit break and time to get to know each other and socialise with all in attendance. It was then time for the children to challenge their parents using their newfound skills in a friendly matchup.

Our Junior Academy will be held fortnightly on a Saturday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm with next session being held in the middle of the school holidays on 1st July 2023. We welcome children ages 5 to 18 years who would like to give lawn bowls a go.

It is free to participate and for those wanting to become members of Maleny Bowls Club it is also free. Parents and carers

BeeGee’s proving themselves

THE BeeGee’s premier men’s team is bouncing back after a slow start to the season with four consecutive wins, in a stark warning to the rest of the Sunshine Coast football.

Team manager Harry Roads said thanks to a focus on new combinations and formations, the team has been able to commit to strong positional play.

“We are slowly starting to get our mid fielders and strikers gelling, we have made a few alterations with four different combinations we are still working on what works best for our team but we are finally seeing some good combinations that will

definitely our defence in most games has been quite strong.”

The BeeGee’s premier men’s team has a few big games coming up for them against three out of four teams ahead of them on the ladder, and detailed how they plan to secure those wins.

“Definitely some big games coming up in the back end of the year against Noosa, Caloundra and Kawana, so we need to have some good performances there and start to take some points off the other teams,” he said.

“I think it’s about having confidence, there’s games where we look really

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501

Social tennis: Monday ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm.

All are welcome.

Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au.

The Jackpot number was 14 with no winners so July will be up to $240.00.

Thursday 15.06.23 12.30pm Open Pairs

Winners of the day with 2 wins and a score of 55 were Brian Squires and John Annakin.

R/Up with a score of + 41 were Ross Harris and Di Hume.

The lucky draw was won by Margaret Smith and Peter Bousen.

The $30 meat voucher was won by Kevin Cook and the $20 cash to Gavin Linnan.

Rd 1 and 2 of the Men’s Triples is played this Saturday. Reminder Mixed Fours nominations open this Thursday.

Faye Rogers-Di Hume. 5th 45.00% Jacky Collinson-Bill Chessells. 6th 44.33% Marianne Idle–Gwyneth Drane

Friday 15 June NORTH/SOUTH 1st 57.50% Judith Boyd-Ann Slade. 2nd 49.17% Tom Major-Jillian Major. 3rd 43.33% Martine Goedhart-David Hine.

EAST/WEST 1st 66.67% Barbara FreemanNeville Jordan. 2nd 42.50% Marianne IdleBill Chessells. 3rd 40.83% Jackie CollinsonTrish Watts.

More information: Tom 0438 761 671 or Martine 0403 220 900

ribbon cutting.

Witta Tennis Club were recently successful

disappointing to get knocked back on grants, that too was part of the process

Allan Cook, Sophia, Alana, Delilah, Olive, Brianna, Liam and Brett Gillis

A master of Fijian open waters

LENE Knudsen continues to show the world she is one of the best masters’ swimmers, based in the humble town of Beerwah.

Knudsen recently competed at the Ocean Swim Fiji competition as an individual swimmer, won all three of her 1km races, and took out the crown for best in her age group and overall.

There were nine competitors in Lene’s age category of 40-49, and her overall race time of 53.03 was just three minutes quicker than swimming legend Shane Gould, who she had the honour of meeting.

“I met a bit of a celebrity, I was pretty star struck I must admit, she was just lovely and was happy to share her story, she talked a lot about her philosophy around her training which was so interesting,” Lene said.

“She gave me some great advice, she said to swim your own style and not try and copy the best swimmers, its better to work with what you already have and swim how it best feels natural to you.”

Although Lene has competed in open water events before, this was her first international and multi day open water competition, which is different to when she swims for the Beerwah Masters Swim team.

“It’s quite different, in a pool you’re in your lane and you know exactly where you’re going and you can’t swim into other people, so you have to be careful you don’t swim into anyone in open water events,” she said.

“But we had a fantastic water safety team who were around the course and looked after us to ensure there was no swimmers bumping into each other or anything like that.

“I honestly got quite distracted through the races too with how beautiful Fiji is and how clear the water is, being able to see fish and coral while I was swimming.”

Lene’s next individual swimming event will be from August 2 to 11 at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Kyushu, Japan.

Dana fighting for an international title

BEERWAH’S Dana Coolwell is ready to rumble against Olympian Luke Boyd for the International Boxing Federation Pan Pacific Featherweight title on July 15 at the Fortitude Music Hall.

This will be Dana’s second fight of the year and although he’s coming off three consecutive fights and an intense boxing training camp in Sydney, this is a huge step up for the featherweight.

“Luke Boyd is a dangerous guy, he is 10-0 undefeated and he is a former 2008 Olympian so he’s got some pretty great credentials to test Dana in the ring,” Dana’s coach Steve Pitt said.

“If Dana can win this fight, he will be ranked in the top 15 in the IBF rankings.”

Steve also told GC&M News that he needs to win this fight to keep rising up the ranks, to hopefully contend for a world title next year.

Although Dana’s fighting style has been consistent, especially since changing weight divisions last year, Steve said there is always room for improvement.

“There’s always improvements, but as long as Dana stays focused in the ring, and stays calm and collected he can do anything,” Steve said.

“This will be a great fight for him because Boyd is so experienced, it will make Dana a better boxer.”

Steve said they had a detailed plan heading into the fight with his dangerous opponent.

“In the first few rounds it will be just boxing with him, every win he has had has been by knockout,” he said.

“We will need to rely on the first and second round to wear him down, after the first few rounds we will start playing the

San Training juniors face off in competition

SAN Training hosted an in-house competition on May 27 to allow club members the chance to experience competitive taekwondo, with one breaking a club record in the process.

Club owner Cameron Taylor said it was a great day for fighters who have never competed outside of the club, to learn what Taekwondo competitions are all about, with 35 athletes participating.

“We had an inhouse competition on the weekend, which gave younger students the chance to experience a competitive atmosphere without having to fight people they don’t know,” he said.

“We also had a timber breaking competition, we did a highest jump front kick competition and one of our students, Kaitlyn broke the female highest jump front kick club record, she jumped 2.2m.”

To make this day possible, the competition was sponsored by the Gold Coast based company, FightHQ, impressing them into wanting to provide future support to the club.

“We were very lucky actually that we had sponsorship from FightHQ, that was cool and they brought up a lot of the equipment for us to use so we got to use an electronic scoring system,” he said.

“It was quite expensive so they brought $30,000 worth of equipment up here to try out, it was a great opportunity for our athletes to come and get a proper feel of the event so that was cool.

“FightHQ are keen to work with us more now, they sponsor the national team so it’s great to see them support clubs on the other end of the spectrum to help grow grassroots clubs.”

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