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ou may have noticed that in this week’s edition we have also included Maleny News on the masthead (header on

front page). For the past few months, we have been delivering Glasshouse Country News into all of the households in Maleny, (on the third week of the month). For each of these editions, the paper had a different four page cover, and included Maleny News as part of the title. In these editions we used the opportunity to make the Maleny community aware of how our independently owned weekly newspaper works, and encouraged

Maleny locals to share what is happening up the hill with the rest of us. With each of the townships being so close, and each having their own distinct character, it seemed to make sense to bring all of the local community news together. We have received lots of positive feedback from readers who enjoy the type of publication that we are and from this week we will be delivering into Maleny twice a month (so we have decided to embrace our new name to reflect this). We are still the same paper, how we operate won’t change and our commitment to the community will not waver, we will just be embracing more of what is great about living in the Hinterland. Regards,

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Local news........................... 3-10 Community news................ 12-18 School news............................ 20 You said it............................... 22 Health beauty & wellbeing........ 24 Living..................................... 25 Gems of the Hinterland............. 28 Election 2015.................... 30-33 Happenings........................ 34-35

Local Landsborough identity Slim Moroney with his 1950 Holden FX and his most recent model Commodore – a 2014 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline ‘Craig Lowndes Special Edition’ See story page 4.

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January

22 Thursday

A public meeting will be held at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club to work out the future of the club from 7.00pm. Interested community members and business people are welcome to attend.

24 Saturday

This Week in GCNews

What's Happening

A ‘Destroy or Enjoy’ community event will be held by the Save Steve Irwin Way Forest group, in the grounds of Daisy’s Place Restaurant / Jowarra National Park from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. Local Maleny musicians, including Rob Longstaff, are playing at this event. All local candidates for the area, including Mark McArdle, will be speaking in a ‘Meet the Candidates Forum’. There will also be activities for the kids.

24 Saturday

Beerwah at Night – get your adrenalin pumping when you join either the 10, 20, 30 or 50km night run around Mount Beerwah. Check out the full details on page 34.

26 Monday

Apex will be serving up their traditional Big Aussie Breakfast from 7.00am at the Maleny Showground. Mal Brough and the Maleny Singers will lead the warm Maleny welcome to our newest Australians in the Citizens Ceremony, complete with flag raising and accompanied by the 5th Light Horse Troop in all their finery. For more information on the rest of what’s happening at the showground on the day check out pages 26 and 27.

26 Monday

Australia Day fun on the Aussie Deck BBQ at the Beerwah RSL, with fresh Prawn Buckets, entertainment, Aussie trivia, prizes and raffles from 12.00noon. Beerwah Parade, Beerwah.

26 Monday

There will be Hoy at the Beerwah CWA rooms in Simpson Street on Australia Day, come along from 10.00am.

28 Wednesday

Twilight Bowls, second season at the Maleny Bowls, hamburgers from 6.00pm, then bowls from 6.30pm – 8.30pm, $10.00 per night, for a six week round. For more information check out the ad on page 16.

31 Saturday

State Government Election Day, don’t forget to vote. A full list of polling booths will be available in next week’s GCNews, or check out the electoral commission website.

31 Saturday

BeeGees Soccer Club will hold two information and sign on days at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club from 10.00 am – 1.00pm, and then again on Saturday, February 7.

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Sports Club battles on By Lea Parkes Over the holiday season the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club committee have continued their battle to secure a future for the sporting groups that use the sporting fields and facilities established by the hard work of many locals over its long history. With the mounting debt, combined with the club’s future capacity to generate profit from their commercial activities of meal and bar service and function room hire, the decision was made to not continue these commercial activities after closing the doors in 2014. Club President Ken Fullerton said that knowing how important it is for the allied clubs which use the fields and facilities, they have been working closely with our government representatives to see what assistance they could provide the club. A public meeting will be held at the club on Thursday, January 22 at 7.00pm where further discussions will take place about securing the club’s future and how the debt can be paid off. “At this stage, there have been some positive indications from state and local government regarding the use of the fields,” said Ken. However, payment of the debt relating to the building / club house are proving to be a sticking

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point for giving affiliated sporting clubs access to the grandstand, canteen and change rooms and other facilities. “As the full responsibility of the club’s running costs will now have to be borne by the affiliated sporting clubs, we will see a return to the past where volunteers once again are relied on as the backbone of the club,” he said. Ken Fullerton would encourage locals who want to be part of a solution for the future to come along to the meeting and share their ideas. “The committee is going to organise a ‘Save our Club’ campaign, with the full assistance of Mal Brough and Andrew Powell,” Ken said. The club will need as many local businesses and families to get on board as possible and this will be in full swing over the next few weeks. GCNews will keep you updated as more information on how you can become involved is available. The club’s Australia Day Weekend Show ‘n Shine and family celebration will definitely be going ahead on Sunday, January 25 (please note that is Sunday not the Monday public holiday.) To find out more about the day check out their ad on page 12. The affiliated sporting clubs would appreciate your support at this fundraiser.

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Slim loves his Holdens Local Landsborough identity Slim Moroney is proud as punch with his new Holden – and he’s had a few of them over the years. Bought as an 80th birthday present to himself, Slim decided to invest in the most recent model Commodore – a 2014 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline ‘Craig Lowndes Special Edition’. This puts Slim amongst a select group – being one of only about 230 such owners in Australia. His is build number 80, to match his birthday. But what makes Slim’s situation possibly a one-of-a-kind, is the fact that he now owns the first Australian-made Holden model and the last Australian-made Holden model. His pride and joy is the 1950 Holden FX. “I bought that car 10 years ago at an auction from a bloke at Caloundra. They found he had a shed full of cars and bits and pieces, and the FX was one of them. “It was in pretty good nick too – just needed some paint and rust work done, which Paul O’Mara sorted out for me,” said Slim. The ‘Craig Lowndes’ Commodore has a number of special features that the FX doesn’t, such as

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20 inch wheels, automatic park assist, an 8 inch touch screen and racing style steering wheel mounted control paddles. But one feature that they both share is a push button ignition. Slim says that, for him, the Commodore is just a normal about-town car … not something that he’ll want to show. But the FX is different. “The FX has won a couple of first places at Holden shows. It’s still got most of its original features, including the manual switch to turn on the rear tail light located on the tail light fitting.” If you love checking out other people’s cars don’t forget to head down to the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club on Steve Irwin Way, this Sunday for their Show ’n Shine, vehicle registration is from 8.30am.

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LNP promises to fund rail duplication to Landsborough After years of both sides of politics promising to duplicate the rail line to Nambour, the Liberal-National Party (LNP) last week made a firm commitment as part of their election campaign. The $532 million pledge for the duplication is dependent upon funds from the LNP’s planned asset leasing policy, with completion of the rail duplication scheduled for 2019. State Members for Caloundra Mark McArdle, and Glass House Andrew Powell, are elated that this collaborative long-term lobbying with the five other Sunshine Coast sitting members for the duplication of the rail line between Beerburrum and Landsborough has finally paid off, with Premier Campbell Newman announcing funding for this project. Mr McArdle said “I believe this is one of the most important projects for the future of the Sunshine Coast and its economy. “Not only will the upgrade to the rail improve travel times and reliability between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the upgrade will provide more than 150 extra weekly services. "Further, the construction phase will create over 3,000 jobs in the region. This is such exciting news for Sunshine Coast residents. “If the Newman LNP Government is re-elected, we’ll get on with the job. Unlike the Labor government who did a ‘back-flip’ on delivering this vital project in 2009,” he said.

In response, Labor Shadow Transport Minister, Jackie Trad, says the LNP has announced another unfunded commitment with no guarantee it will be delivered, because of the Premier’s own admission of doubts about asset sales. “The Premier himself has confessed that the assets he wants to include in his fire sale may not attract a buyer, and if they do, they may not attract the price the LNP has artificially placed on them,” Ms Trad said. “The LNP has no ‘Plan B’ if that happens, so any promise the Premier or anyone in the LNP makes simply cannot be believed,” said Ms Trad. Local Greens candidate for Glass House, David Knobel sees the announcement as a cynical attempt to bribe the Sunshine Coast voters into accepting the lease of public assets. “The Greens have long been proponents of the rail duplication from Beerburrum to Nambour and welcome the commitment to public transport infrastructure from the LNP this week. However, this is a promise contingent on the lease of assets that the Queensland people have already said they don’t want,” he said. “They are dangling a carrot while threatening the coast with the big stick of asset privatisation. The Greens will strive for a commitment to these vital Sunshine Coast projects while fighting to retain essential services in public hands,” Mr Knobel said.

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The well known and established healthy snack food company – Partner Foods – has outgrown its current Maleny premises. Partner Foods produces roasted chick pea and broad bean snack products, marketed under the brands Chic Nuts and Fava Nuts. After receiving Council approvals, they have commenced construction of their new purpose built processing, production and packaging facility on the corner block of the new industrial area at Landsborough, adjacent to Transportable Shade Sheds. The site – which was once earmarked for a McDonalds store – is the perfect location, according to Partner Foods Managing Director Craig Agnew. “We have been growing and have plans to

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Zipline protest targets Powell’s office Last Friday, a group of around 25 Montville, Mapleton and Maleny community members took their concerns about the planned commercial zipline tourism development through the Kondalilla National Park, to the office of Andrew Powell.

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And just as any good protest in Maleny, along with the placards, there was singing, puppetry and even a dog with a protest sign. The peaceful demonstration was to raise awareness of their concerns about the appropriateness of such a development in the local national park. David Knobel, Greens candidate for Glass House, attended to listen to the concerns of the group, and spoke with GCNews. “One of the most common issues that I have had people discuss with me in this election campaign is their concern about the plan to open the Kondalilla Falls National Park up to adventure tourism and construct a zipline over the Obi Obi Gorge,” said David. “A zipline itself is not necessarily a bad thing; I believe there should be a diverse mix of tourism options to entice travellers to the towns in the Glass House electorate.”

According to David, the major concerns he is hearing relate to the potential damage to the fragile rainforest ecosystem, and the way in which the proposal has been conducted. “No other site has been considered, and noise concerns from residents along Narrows Road were never considered. “Only preliminary concept documents were produced before the proposal went into the State Government tender process, making it 'commercial in confidence' thus effectively excluding the community from raising concerns. They have been left in the dark about the proposal, its impact on threatened species, and its economic viability. “Environment Minister Powell and National Parks Minister Dickson need to answer the community's concerns,” he said.

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Community to gather for special forest With proposals still poised to affect local businesses and destroy significant areas of the valued Steve Irwin Way Forest, the community is coming together once again on January 24 at the grounds of Daisy’s Place on Steve Irwin Way, Glenview.

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“This family-friendly event is a celebration of a wonderful natural asset within the region,” said Narelle McCarthy of the Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC). “It is also a chance for people to hear more about the plans for the realignment of the Steve Irwin Way and Caloundra Road interchange and proposals such as intensive motorsports,” Ms McCarthy said. “While the tender for a proposed off-road motorcycling facility in the Mooloolah Logging Area was withdrawn late last year by Minister for National Parks, Sport ,Recreation and Racing Steve Dickson MP, concerns that some form of intensive activity may be located in this sensitive and inappropriate area have not been entirely allayed,” said Ms McCarthy. “The proposals have some merit including traffic safety and recreation opportunities. However, we consider the scale and impact of the current road design as unnecessary and the site inappropriate for intensive activities. The projects are socially, economically and environmentally unacceptable and warrant a major rethink,” Ms McCarthy advised. The event is part of wider community action which includes a postcard campaign to highlight the values of the forest and have it protected for future generations.

The community day will be a fun and informative way to experience and celebrate the cultural and natural heritage of this area and what makes the Sunshine Coast the special place it is. The current design put out by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in April 2013 would; • Clear 24 hectares of high-value vegetation containing endangered plant and animal species, including koala habitat, wetlands and critically endangered sub-tropical lowland rainforest (Federally listed) • Negatively impact a substantially larger area resulting in isolated and unviable habitat for threatened species • Cut off direct highway access to established local businesses • Require significant expenditure of taxpayer funds on a highly questionable design • Require resumption of council land at the Mooloolah Cemetery • Degrade the natural amenity of the ‘Gateway to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’ • Fragment an integral part of a ‘bioregional corridor’ from the coastal lowlands to the hinterland vital for wildlife movement and the viability of species.

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Forest. The project attracts a high degree of passion and energy from all who are involved in it. Allan Cathcart, the Palmview Forest managing sales agent said, “history is important with a project like this. It reassures people that there is the highest level of pride and commitment to deliver something very special. And the blocks, street-scaping and design demonstrate that commitment.” Allan is himself a local of over 50 years having known and dealt with the family for much of that time. You can catch Allan on-site at the Palmview Forest sales office seven days a week from 10.00am through to 4.00pm.

• Stage 2 blocks average size 2950m2. • Full street-scaping with kerb and channel sealed roads. • Forested green-belts segment the stages giving a natural and cosy feel. • Close to shopping, medical and schools. • Minutes away from Mooloolaba’s beaches. • Easy access to Brisbane for commuters. For information on available blocks please phone Allan Cathcart on 0488 551 822. The on-site sales office is open 7 days from 10am to 4pm.

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The Palmview Forest land development boasts strong local connections and an interesting local history, not least of which is the lasting impression the land has left on Palmview itself. The land was family-owned since the early years of the last century and initially provided lumber and logs for various projects throughout Queensland and New Guinea. In more recent decades the land was run as a farm. The farmhouse was originally called ‘Palmvale’ and this in time became the local Post Office and

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Contributed by Jenny Morris What a great way to start the New Year for the Country Glass House View Club, meeting up with 28 club members at the Lookout Café at Glass House Mountains on January the 7. With a lovely view of the mountains the women enjoyed a scrumptious morning tea and catching up with the ‘goss’ about events over Xmas. There was lots of chatter among our ladies and much laughter as well. Margaret Donoghoe, Rosalea Stevens I must compliment the staff as they and guest attended to our orders for coffee and cake or even breakfast in very quick time. They were also very busy with other customers as well. Thanks go to Daniel and the ladies helping in the kitchen for their efficient service. A lovely morning was had by all. Our venue for meetings will be changed, so after our AGM on January 21 the new Committee will have to decide where our future meetings will be held. All Maree, Mary, Glenda, Robyn and Gwen members please keep in touch to find out where our new meeting place will be. New contact phone numbers will be available after the AGM. VIEW provides women with the opportunity to meet regularly with other women from all walks of life, establish lasting friendships, and help disadvantaged Australians through supporting the work of The Smith Family. Pauline, Gillian and Yvonne

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Two years ago you may remember the Thongathon that was organised by Colin and Valmai Phillips from Glass House Mountains. Thongs for Seaside was a donation drive for a village in Vanuatu. It was very successful which made a lot of children and families very happy, not only for the school at Seaside, but to a lot of other villages around the island. Valmai said they are now going back in April and are looking for donations of cricketing equipment for both senior and juniors. “If you have any such things lying around your house that your family have out grown, or lost interest in, we would be very grateful to relieve you of them,” she said. They have already collected some pieces but have no wickets and bails, a couple more balls and a pair of senior’ catching gloves are definitely high on their wish list. If you could help in any way, no matter how small, items can be dropped off at Mrs Browns Coffee Shop in Beerwah or the Glass house Country News office in Glass House. Colin and Valmai are hoping that this drive will be as successful as the last one. Children of different villages from Valmai and Colin's last visit

Rotary - giving back to the Community

President Ric Townsend said the Rotary Club of Maleny raises funds every year to be able to give back in support of local and international community projects. This year we are inviting applications for grants of up to $1,000 from notfor-profit community groups and organisations in the Maleny and Montville environs that run, manage, conduct or implement programs or projects benefiting local communities. Enquiries and application forms can be obtained from our Secretary, Rotarian Bernice McLennan, on email bmackie1942@gmail.com or phone 5494 2561. The closing date is March 9. Those approved for funding will be notified by the end of March. www.gcnews.com.au

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On Thursday morning one of the Australia Zoo keepers was very surprised to find a wild baby ring-tailed possum on the back of their gorgeous camel Gypsy hiding in her soft hair. Another little possum was soon found in the garden next to the camel enclosure leaving keepers to wonder what had led these juveniles to embark on a camel ride adventure during the night. Keepers spotted ‘mumma’ possum high in a nearby tree so after a quick consultation with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, operation ‘Possum Relocation’ was underway! Robert Irwin is a skilled tree climber so he was in charge of securing a small cardboard box to a branch in the tree and depositing the babies in there for their mother to return and collect them safely off the ground. Ring-tailed possums are often preyed on by carpet snakes which are particularly active during

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Contributed by John Jennings Members of the Glass House Country RSL Committee and social members are looking forward to a busy year. Vice President Kevin Beasley said the club’s business and social program would kick off this Friday, January 23 with the regular Friday Night Dining with the public invited. Kevin said the club had almost 200 social members, a solid support base for club ceremonies and community activities which were a popular feature of the local dining and entertainment scene. Glass House RSL committee and social members met last week to prepare the club’s program for 2015

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The Club has run a successful eight week course for those who wanted to learn Bridge. We now have eight new members who have joined us. Another course will be run during the year, so watch this space. We always welcome new players, so come and visit us one day. Bridge is every Friday at the Beerwah Golf Club and starts at 12.00noon. Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, February 6 at the Beerwah Golf Club from 11.30am. Any enquiries please contact John Marsden 5494 2584 or Kerry Gillam 5494 0161.

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Contributed by Roz Kuss On Thursday, January 29, the group will be conducting a ‘Getting Started’ course for beginners to family history research. New members have signed up for this three hour course on the basics of research, and members of the public are also welcome to attend. The course will commence at 1.00pm at the CFHRI library and resource centre, and will conclude at 4.00pm. Afternoon tea is included in the attendance fee of $15.00 and comprehensive written notes will be provided by the presenter, Valerie Thornton. Guest Speaker for the first General Meeting for the year was Shauna Hicks presenting ‘School Days: Education Records for Family History’. Shauna outlined where these records can be found, as well as the wealth of information they contain regarding schooling in the 19th and 20th centuries here in Australia. Her subject was well received by the members who filled the meeting room. Contact Valerie on 5437 3879 or Roz on 5493 1197 if you have enquiries or email caloundrafamilyres@y7mail.com You can find a map to locate the resource centre, which is entered through Gate 2 at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club, on the website at www.caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au.

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The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop chorus will once again present voice training sessions for men in the unique barbershop four-part A cappella style. The sessions will be conducted by a professional coach but will be free of charge over the six week period. These will be held at the Buderim Uniting Church Hall at 1 Gloucester Road on Wednesday nights commencing with a no obligation come and see introductory night from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on February 11. The ability to read music is not essential and CD's are being used for some of the training process. If, after the training, you are impressed with barbershop and feel you would like to sing with us, we are very happy to help you toward full membership. We would like to get an idea of numbers so if possible please book with Bob Rutter 0405 119 019 or Paul Minnis on 0411 520 310 so that you can satisfy that long held dream and express your creative abilities. And your wife said you couldn't sing!

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Hotel Maleny Maleny Hotel will be the place to spend Sunday afternoon of this upcoming Australia Day long weekend. The fun kicks off from 12.00noon with an amazing show by Comedy Magician Brad Manuel, and the entertainment continues until 5.00pm with live music by Barnsey. Brad Manuel has been described as too funny to be called a magician and too amazing to be called a comedian! He will be performing until 2.00pm and the audience can expect some world class and original magic combined with the rib hurting comedy of an internationally renowned stand-up comic. Audiences reckon he is amazing and hilarious at the same time and his original magic is the kind that messes with your head. Brad has performed throughout Australia and internationally in over 25 different countries so it is about time he came to Maleny to show off his talent to the locals. For those that just want to sit back and chill the afternoon away, wellknown local performer Barnsey will be playing his music from 1.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5.00pm. For the kids, there will be face painting between 12.00noon and 2.00pm and there will also be a free sausage sizzle and give away prizes on offer.

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Peachester’s end of year celebrations

School News Learn how to manage child behaviour Do you have a child aged two and a half to seven years whose behaviour is difficult to manage? If so, you may be interested in the Management of Young Children Program (MYCP). In MYCP, parents are trained in multiple skills including praise, instruction giving, behaviourtracking, problem solving, prompting and shaping desirable, purposeful behaviour. It offers a practical and individualised approach aimed at restoring a parent-child relationship which has become imbalanced because the child seeks control through oppositional behaviour. Parents will gain skills in child management which will help foster a loving functional relationship. Operating on Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Landsborough State School, the program runs for three to six weeks, depending on the needs of each individual family. Each session runs for approximately 45 minutes and there is a minimal cost of $10.00 to cover the cost of consumables.

The Plug What: Management of Young Children Program (MYCP) Where: Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Landsborough State School Cost: $10.00 Contact: Andrew Graham, Guidance Officer at Landsborough State School on 5436 2777

Tracy Green and Andrew Graham are looking forward to operating the MYCP at Landsborough. All team members of MYCP have experience in managing young children’s behaviour and have a background in education, child development and / or psychology. They are employees of Education Queensland. Local families living in the Landsborough, Peachester, Beerwah, Glass House Mountains and Beerburrum State School communities are eligible for the Landsborough based MYCP program. School aged children must be enrolled at one of the identified schools. If under school age, children must reside in one of the identified state school communities regardless of the child care or kindergarten setting they may be attending. For further details or to register your interest please contact Andrew Graham, Guidance Officer at Landsborough State School on 5436 2777. Alternatively you can talk to your child's teacher, school principal, Kindy or Day Care provider. The initiative has been made possible thanks to the Glass House Coalition of State Schools and aims to promote skill building and relationship development.

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Contributed by Andrea Hosier Peachester State Primary celebrated the end of the year in the last school week with parties, swimming carnivals and a wonderful awards night recognising each years high achievers and best efforts. The school’s swimming carnival was held at Beerwah pool and the contest was on again between Stanley and Coochin. It was a close race with all members of each house putting in their finest performances. Stanley was triumphant again, bringing smiles to all those in blue. Mums, dads and friends cheered the kids, closing the day with a reward free swim for outstanding behaviour and rule following throughout the year. Awards night started with a twilight dinner, performances given by each year and certificates of excellence presented to the deserving few. Books were presented for academic excellence to one child from each year and were just deserved. Last year was a fabulous year for Peachester school and we were sad to see the Year 6 and 7’s depart, but all feel the new format of Years Prep to Year 6 will be a roaring success in 2015.

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You Said It Send your letter to email: editorial@gcnews.com.au fax: 5438 7446 post: PO Box, 99, Beerwah, 4519 Rain slanting down through fog makes visibility very bad. Every car has lights on. On one of the blind corners four cyclists dressed in black, are a By Lea Parkes blur. There has been plenty of discussion in GCNews Further on, five more cyclists in grey / black, two about the Reed Street intersection at Glass abreast. Do they have a death wish? Or do they House Mountains. One of our readers suggested imagine the latest laws will protect black clad that other locals might be interested in checking figures without lights, in zero visibility? out a quick light hearted ‘Youtube’ film in reply A bit further on, the only relatively sensible rider, to the proposed traffic lights and for all those alone, dressed in red, with a flashing white light who have problems driving, (not necessarily just on the front and a flashing red light on the back, is through the intersection either). clearly visible in spite of fog and rain. Check out www.youtube.com/embed/ Cyclists are frequently not noticed by motorists. UEIn8GJIg0E?rel=0. With all the hype on cyclists rights, why not give In this time lapse video we see the intersection motorists a break and make it mandatory that at Meskel Square, the nerve centre of Addis riders are clearly visible? Flashing lights back and Ababa, Ethiopia. front of bikes would make it easier for motorists While the square is a primary site for the city's to see them and be much safer for cyclists and large festivals and celebrations, it is also a motorists alike. chaotic crossroad for thousands and thousands Kim of vehicles daily. Cedarton

Intersection chaos

Thanks to Peter Webb of Glass House Mountains for reminding us how fortunate we are.

Question for Andrew Powell

I understand Reed Street Intersection with Steve Irwin Way is to be upgraded (a starting date would be appreciated). This then leads to and creates the next problem. Bowen Road already creates a large problem exiting onto Steve Irwin Way. With two lots of traffic coming from Reed Street and Steve Irwin Way controlled by traffic lights there will be a continuous line heading south together with intermittent traffic heading north. Then if there is a diversion down Johnston Road caused by an accident, traffic comes to a standstill down Bowen Road. Urgent attention and consideration must be included in any upgrade of Steve Irwin Way. Please advise your intentions on this matter. Keith A Mann Glass House Mountains

Warm improvement

A big thank you and congratulations to council for providing plastic seats to cover the stainless steel ones at Beerwah's, Taj Mahal toilet block (in Mill Park). The improvement will be felt most next winter. Sometimes user Peachester

Safety concerns

On Saturday, December 27, the day of the opening of the Woodford Folk Festival, the Beerwah – Woodford Road, one of the roads where thousands travelled to the festival, is narrow, frequently winding up and down hills, double white lines and blind corners a lot of the way.

Who is protecting National Parks?

Without community consultation; with access to information blocked because of 'commercial in confidence', the Newman Government has approved a Zipline for Iconic Kondalilla National Park. Only Queensland wants a zipline in a National Park, all other adventure tourism businesses are on private or, as in Tasmania, ex-forestry, logged and degraded land. Of great concern is recent news that the existing trees in the proposed area are unsuitable for the huge cloud stations, four times crossing Obi Obi Creek. That means gigantic metal or concrete poles will need to be installed. I see the scenario. Noisy caterpillars, earth shattering pole drivers, crashing through bush. How does this machinery get across the Creek? Or will cranes be on site for months? And this is just the construction phase. What damage to ancient trees, fragile ferns; rare orchids, pristine creek, all threatened alongside supposedly ‘protected’ wildlife. When do we see the damage assessment for ongoing management; removing damaged or fallen trees, new growth and weed management of land cleared? What are the provisions for emergency access in case of a serious accident? So much not discussed and no information is available for the community to examine. National Parks are sanctuaries for fauna and flora! The Great Walks provides the peaceful enjoyment of this environment. Kondalilla NP contains endangered and at-risk species. Let’s get real. A Zipline is adventure tourism and is marketed as such. It is not ecotourism. No other site was considered for this project by the

Newman Government even though it is contrary to the guidelines for National Parks use. The applicant is an overseas entrepreneur with no understanding of this environment and no allegiance to Australia. It seems only dollar signs are the ones that counted. Democracy has been ignored. The nearest residents were never informed. No community submissions were sought. Consultations was ‘by invitation only’ with vested interests. Queenslanders have been denied their basic rights. Have the government leaders gagged our local representatives? How could Steve Dickson, member for Buderim, and Minster for National Parks approve this application? And Andrew Powell, local member and Minister for the Environment? Why is he not defending the integrity of our National Parks? Pam Maegdefrau and Jim Cox Montville

Looking for Jenny

If your name is Jenny and you purchased a ticket in the Anglican Christmas raffle you may have won second prize. Could you please contact Pam on 5494 9536? Pam Innes Beerwah Anglican Church

Special thanks

Thank you to a lady who was at the Landsbourough Medical Centre last Tuesday, (January 13). She was there for an appointment. I was bitten by a dog and was bleeding all over the place. I had managed to get myself to the doctors and by the time I got there, I was literally covered in blood. Fortunately she grabbed my arm and stayed with me until my husband came. All I know that she is a nurse and her name was Sam. Thankfully she stayed while I went into shock, I’m just so grateful for her kindness. PS: nurses are a special kind of person Colleen Gray Beerwah

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Farewell to 2014 Recently Debbie Anson-Choma of Glass House Mountains had her brother Tom Donnelly, from Western Australia, staying. While he was visiting he took this great photo of the last sunset for the year, on December 31 with his phone. Deb thought GCNews readers might enjoy seeing the photo as well. Thanks for sharing! Tom is in the process of packing up and moving back to Queensland after 22 years away in the west, so we may just be seeing a few more of his snaps in the future.

Visitor Information Centre Update By Bev Dooley Hello all and a very happy new year to you, It was a terrific end to the last year with the Glasshouse Information and Interpretive Centre taking out Silver at the Queensland Tourism Awards, a very proud moment. We have had a very busy summer season at the Information Centre with many visitors from overseas. Trying to organise travel details in another language… life is never dull for our Volunteer Ambassadors. Looking forward to the new year, we are planning to visit a number of local members to update our knowledge on the area, and once it cools a bit, we will be day tripping in the Glass House Mountains. I do not think I am quite up to Tibrogargan but who knows? The local Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network (GMAN) organisation has a range of accompanied walks that we hope to do. At the end of 2014, the Lookout Café hosted the Volunteer Ambassadors for a morning tea, around 30 enjoyed coffee and delicious scones and jam. I opted to let those on duty go that day, and stayed in the centre, they rewarded me with my own morning tea carefully packed and brought back. The crew at the Lookout Café do a wonderful job with our visitors to the region; it is in such a lovely spot too. If you have a moment to spare, pop up for a coffee. Please come and see us at the centre if you are passing and have a chat with us. If you have a few spare hours why not volunteer?

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Election 2015 In last week’s edition we offered each of the candidates the opportunity to introduce themselves and what they stand for. Our approach as it has been in past elections, was for candidates to focus on what they could do – not on what their opponents were or weren’t doing. In this instance our normal process was not followed - we apologise for this. Following a request from the Member for Caloundra, Mark McArdle we are printing the unedited version of his column (see below). Please note that our continued election editorial features with candidates will conform to our regular approach.

Mark McArdle LNP for Caloundra

5491 2780 F: MarkMcArdleMP E: caloundra@parliament.qld.gov.au

I was elected State Member for Caloundra in 2004 and since 2009 it has been a privilege to represent people of the Hinterland. The Hinterland is a unique area vastly different to the coastal city of Caloundra. It offers unique environmental and social qualities that we need to protect. At the same time the Hinterland offers unique economic opportunities and there is a clear obligation for people of the Hinterland to mold their own lifestyle and economic growth. The qualities that have made the regions of Beerwah, Landsborough, Mooloolah and Glenview define the Sunshine Coast. It caters for a diverse range of lifestyles and the Hinterland is an integral part of that diversity. The Newman LNP Government has worked hard over the last three years to ensure all Queenslanders get better health care and schools, better roads and public transport and a safer community to live in. But there is still work to do. If Hinterland voters give us the mandate for our Strong Choices Economic Plan we will pay down some of Labor’s $80 billion debt and reinvest in job creating infrastructure, such as schools, roads, rail and hospitals. In my portfolio of Energy, Strong Choices would use $3.4 billion to remove the cost of Solar Bonus Scheme from electricity bills. We are planning for the future and all Queenslanders will share in it. The Newman LNP Government’s plan will put Queensland on track to record the strongest growth of any state this year. But we cannot afford to take anything for granted. Hinterland voters have a clear choice. Do they want a strong team with a strong plan to grow our economy and create jobs? Or do they want a return to the chaos of Labor?

Making your vote count on the day With the election on Saturday, January 31, not only do you need to know what electorate you are in and remember to bring some form of identification on the day, you need to understand how the voting works to make yours count. Queensland has only one House of Parliament – the legislative assembly or lower house. This means that you will only receive one ballot paper (as opposed to the two you fill in at the Federal election). You will be directed to a voting station, where you should read the instructions on the ballot paper carefully, fill out your voting preferences, fold the ballot paper and place it in the secure ballot box provided. In Queensland, we use an ‘optional preferential’ voting system, where a candidate is to receive 50% plus 1 vote to win an electorate, unless enough people used the non-full preferencing methods as set out below (‘vote for one’ and ‘vote for some’) , where the contest then becomes a ‘first past the post’ result. You can cast your vote in one of three ways. Vote for one – where you mark a 1, a tick or a cross in the box next to the one and only candidate you want to vote for and leave the other boxes blank. This means only that candidate gets a vote and you forgo giving anyone else your second (or subsequent) preference. This method gives your vote the least ‘power’. This is because if your selected candidate falls to the bottom of the list during the counting, you have no further say in who is elected, and the winning candidate may be elected with considerably less that a 50%

majority vote. Vote for some – where you mark some, but not all of the boxes with your preferences in order … 1, 2, 3, etc. This gives your vote greater power to elect the persons you think are most deserving. Vote for all – where you mark all boxes with your numbered preference in order from 1 to the maximum number of candidates (4 in Glass House and 5 in Caloundra). This way you maximise your voting power by outlining who you want least to be elected, meaning that all your preferences will count, right to the end. A couple of things to remember to make your vote valid … don’t use the same number twice; don’t skip numbers; don’t use anything other than a 1, a cross or a tick if using the ‘vote for one’ method; and don’t use anything but consecutive numbers in using the ‘vote for some’ or the ‘vote for all’ methods’. And don’t write comments on the ballot paper. You might think them witty, poignant or cutting, but no one really cares. The vote counters just count the votes, they don’t take notice of the comments and they aren’t seen by anyone who you might be directing the comments at. If you need help in the act of making your vote (not who to vote for), you can have someone accompany you to the polling booth. Or you can ask a polling official inside the polling station for help. In our next edition, we’ll tell you where the polling booths are located for both Caloundra and Glass House electorates, and we’ll publish a map of the Glass House electorate.

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GCNews readers have asked the following questions of the candidates.

1. Identify one social and one environmental issue you see affecting our readers living within your electorate, and what would you do about them if elected?

Election 2015

2. What would you do to keep our hinterland towns from economically stagnating and becoming the ‘poor cousins’ of the coastal areas?

David Knobel

Andrew Powell

Labor for Glass House

Greens for Glass House

0488 984 796 E: david.knobel@qld.greens.org.au F: David Knobel, Queensland Greens

LNP for Glass House

0418 215 259 www.brenthampstead.com.au E: brent.hampstead@queenslandlabor.org F: brenthampsteadforglasshouse PO Box 885, Maleny, QLD, 4552

Question 1 The most important social issue affecting our region is unemployment, particularly youth unemployment (14.7% in the electorate of Glass House). Families and, more broadly, communities cannot effectively function if our young people can’t find work. Labor has a proud history of creating employment opportunities and standing up for workers. We’ve already announced a series of policies to combat youth unemployment, including: fulltime guidance officers in high schools of more than 500 students; reinstating TAFE funding to once again make TAFE courses affordable; and providing a 25% payroll tax rebate for apprentices. On top off this we are creating direct employment opportunities with the hiring of additional nurses, mid wives and teachers to bolster our frontline services. Over the past couple of months as I’ve spoken with residents around the electorate, the number one environmental issue they’ve raised is Halls Creek. Future development of the parcel of land known as Halls Creek would have dire consequences for all aspects of the Pumicestone Passage, from water quality to the health of marine creatures, birds and plants. This development would also significantly cut into the vital inter-urban break – the green gateway to the Sunshine Coast. Labor supports the views of the community and the wishes of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council on the issue of Halls Creek and backs the Beerwah East site as the preferred Identified Growth Area on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast. Question 2 The economic future of our hinterland towns is an area of great concern to me as I live and run a small business in Maleny. In the long term I believe the development of the Beerwah East precinct will have a positive effect on the economic growth of Glass House Mountains, Beerwah and Landsborough – via jobs in construction and the retail and service industries to support the new residents. In the shorter term we have to get our young people working in local jobs. The initiatives mentioned above will go a long way towards this goal. Labor will also invest $40m over four years in a Business Development Fund, offering start up capital for innovative new businesses and creating employment opportunities for locals. Here in Glass House we have a raft of innovative small businesses, employing locals and utilising state of the art technology – MCA Suspension is one example of a world-leading business based right here in Mount Mellum. The third plank in my plan for the economic future of the hinterland towns is tourism. On the campaign trail Labor has announced a $40m boost to the funding of Tourism and Events Queensland, which will have a direct effect on the health of our tourist industry here in the hinterland by advertising our region to emerging international tourist markets and working to draw major events to this destination.

Question 1 The hinterland towns have a unique place in the Sunshine Coast community. There is a need to properly plan for our communities to develop and to be better integrated into the wider Sunshine Coast whilst retaining the things that make them unique. Without such planning our communities risk becoming isolated, not just in terms of infrastructure, but also socially, as our day to day pressures reduce our capacity to connect with each other. I see this as both a social and an environmental issue affecting readers in Glass House. This is why I will focus my attention on ensuring there is a more affordable, accessible and integrated public transport system for the hinterland, including a permanent Hinterland Bus service. This is a relatively small investment to ensure we don’t develop into car-only communities where the most disadvantaged families remain disconnected. Public transport infrastructure is one of the most equitable investments in communities and one of the best ways of building a sustainable Sunshine Coast. A world-class, integrated system that links hinterland towns to the coast and makes it easier, cheaper and faster to travel to Brisbane, is something for which I will strive. Public transport will reduce the amount of cars on our roads, thus reducing congestion, making the daily commute easier, so we can spend more time with our families and in our communities. Fewer cars mean safer roads and a reduction of the cumulative impact of carbon pollution on the environment. Question 2 Supporting hinterland towns needs a multifaceted approach that recognises and supports the points of difference that make the hinterland economies unique and valuable. We live surrounded by such incredible, natural beauty, in communities that display deep connections and spirit, where volunteerism and the rural values of ‘helping out a mate’ still remain strong. Tourism and sustainable agriculture are two key pillars of the hinterland economies that need greater support. I will focus my attention on creating a world-class public transport system as a vital investment to assist these economies, both through a duplication of heavy rail to assist producers getting their products to market more directly, as well as increasing services for visitors to the area. Complimentary to investments in public transport, I will work hard to implement the Greens policy of greater investment in small business, as the backbone of the local economy and the greatest provider of jobs for hinterland towns. For example, we will phase out payroll taxes to reduce costs for employers thus providing them greater scope to employ more staff, which means more jobs for local people and more money in local economies. Creating the right environment for an innovative, startup culture in Queensland is also something for which I am passionate.

For the hinterland towns in the electorate of Glass House it is all about balance. To plan for prosperity, we must consider not just the social and environmental issues, but also the economic challenges facing the hinterland. All aspects are interrelated. It’s important we grow our beautiful and distinct communities, to create jobs, economic growth and social benefit, whilst conserving both the environmental and heritage values of our region - the reason we love living here. Before even considering possible future developments at Beerwah East or Halls Creek, state and local governments should first look at urban growth opportunities in our hinterland communities – maximising existing infrastructure, including a soon-to-be newly duplicated rail line, which puts us just over an hour from Brisbane. I believe this can be achieved while protecting the uniqueness of each town, our rich agricultural land and our precious environment. I will work with council, and through the review of the SEQ Regional Plan, to achieve this. We must also capitalise on our strengths. I have long lobbied to make Beerwah a forestry centre of excellence – offering jobs in plantation, harvesting, milling and more excitingly secondary and tertiary industries such as landscaping materials and construction materials. I have had a number of conversations with Timber Queensland and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council about turning this into a reality. Equally, we need to embrace our agricultural past and get excited about future opportunities. New varieties of traditional crops, new crops and new markets for our produce need to be promoted and I'm keen to assist with that. We are the lucky ones who live in the Hinterland, and there is further opportunity to showcase our home through tourism opportunities. We can do more to promote the region as a leafy alternative to the thousands of visitors who travel to the Coast each year. This can be done in an ecologically sensitive way, embracing our natural landscapes and providing visitor experiences with the majestic backdrop of the Glass House Mountains. In my maiden speech I spoke about the importance of protecting environmental corridors. The electorate of Glass House straddles a vital corridor - north / south between the D'Aguilar and Blackall Ranges and east / west from the Pumicestone Passage to the Great Dividing Range. As Minister for Environment we have purchased a number of properties enhancing these corridors and we can do more. I've worked hard to balance economic, social and environmental needs in Glass House, but more can be done. Only the strong LNP Government has a plan, and as part of that team I can continue to deliver for our region and for you.

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GCNews readers have asked the following questions of the candidates.

1. Identify one social and one environmental issue you see affecting our readers living within your electorate, and what would you do about them if elected?

2. What would you do to keep our hinterland towns from economically stagnating and becoming the ‘poor cousins’ of the coastal areas?

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Often environmental and social issues blur. However with the environment, two issues stand out: Pumicestone Passage and the interurban break between ourselves and Brisbane. Pumicestone Passage is one of the most important bodies of water in Queensland. Its protection is primary to establishing an environmental safe haven and establishing Caloundra as a region that cares. The inter-urban break ensures a green belt providing lungs to the region. Its protection must be enshrined in the south east Queensland Regional Plan. The Pumicestone Passage should be considered for world heritage listing. Social issues come from isolation, income level and access to services. How do we educate children and equip them for a modern world to deal with modern problems? Education is not only reading, writing and arithmetic. Our world asks for a contribution to society and having the ability to plan, care for ourselves and provide for our future. Education must focus on developing intellectual capacity and skilling children to grow and understand the world. How they cope with stress and strain will impact upon their lives. In a world that changes dramatically, for a child to achieve the best, they need an education system that grows them totally. Perhaps then, the points I raised above may not be issues as they age. The hinterland offers unique growth opportunities but will suffer threats from Caloundra south, the new Kawana health precinct and shopping complex. Failure to recognise the threats that are coming is a major risk. Competition with other regions is important but careful study must be undertaken. People in Beerwah, Landsborough, Mooloolah and Glenview need to choose, firstly what they want their region to become. Do they see themselves developing as Caloundra or perhaps as separate villages? The hinterland offers a unique lifestyle experience but it is possible for boutique commercial and retail industries to develop. There has been discussion of a major development in Beerwah East on land leased for 99 years to Hancock G.V. If the development occurs, how do we accommodate and maintain the current sense and feel of the hinterland? Do we want to keep that? Environmental, social and economic studies will give a proper assessment. Don’t forget Beerwah East, as indeed the whole of Caloundra, is part of the Pumicestone Passage catchment area. Boutique areas exist right across Australia. Look at the Rocks, Darling Harbour and Lygon Street. They attract millions of visitors each year. We might not reach that level but I don’t want the four towns to be a row of houses. It may work elsewhere; it won’t work in the hinterland. Strength comes from planning and community consensus.

Question 1 Recently I conducted a youth forum with local young adults aged from 15 to 18 and their insights were fascinating. Their view is that little or no economic growth is occurring. The only growth they saw was the trees in Simpson Street. Youth unemployment leads our young people to have little hope for the future and results in high suicide rates, higher incidences of crime and often results in our young people moving away from their families and communities. Labor will increase the number of school guidance officers to help guide our young people choose a rewarding career option. We need to reinstate specific employment programs like Skilling Queensland that provided so many local job placements in the past (Labor announcement). From my perspective the logical choice for the next large scale urban development is Beerwah East. An urban development in this locality makes sense as it is close to industry and the present Queensland Rail SEQ urban network and also provides a very significant and long term economic boost for the townships of Beerwah and Landsborough. Furthermore, Queensland Labor believes that local councils are best placed to make the planning decisions for their communities and as such backs the Sunshine Coast Council’s preference for Beerwah East as a future development site. Any development at Halls Creek would surely have an adverse impact on the environmental health of the fragile but pristine Pumicestone Passage and is therefore rejected. Question 2 I would look to establish localised events similar to Noosa Food and Wine festival, Jazz festival etc. or Caloundra Music festival. This would develop the hinterland towns as a unique destination. A firm decision to proceed with Beerwah East will build confidence in the community that can help to inspire new initiatives. I will work with local community groups, the Sunshine Coast Council and the Chamber of Commerce to develop new industries for Beerwah and Landsborough. I have had discussions with the President of the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce and believe that there is more than sufficient business acumen to drive these local economic initiatives forward. They need someone who will fight for their future and develop a much more diversified business base. I am committed to fight for local jobs for the local community.

Question 1 Unemployment has been an issue plaguing the Sunshine Coast for a number of years. Specifically increased youth unemployment in our region in recent years has made it a key social issue for the coast. Cuts to the Health portfolio have limited employment options within this industry and with a lack of diversity within the coast’s economy these cuts have not been absorbed by other sectors. We must be creating the conditions within the local economy for job creation to ensure employment and socially sustainable communities. The Greens and I support solutions to reduce youth unemployment – including greater access to training, traineeships and apprenticeships. To do this we must be working with industry and businesses in the private sector to foster a relationship between educational institutions and employers. Stimulating economic innovation will attract more businesses, organisations and investment to the Sunshine Coast: hence expanding our capacity to increase employment opportunities. For those who struggle to find any type of work, unemployment can lead to many issues and it is our responsibility as a community to ensure there are resources available to them to assist with this. Our youth are our future and it is important that they are given every opportunity to become an integral and successful part of our social and economic future. However there is no future without adequate environmental protections. Currently we are seeing the environment come under threat with critically endangered lowland subtropical rainforest, Koala’s and frogs threatened by the proposed Interchange upgrade at Caloundra Road / Steve Irwin Way. I believe that a better outcome can be negotiated for the environment and the local businesses who will be negatively impacted by the current proposal. It is important that the proposal be developed with transparent and adequate public consultation. Government, local residents, business and environmental organisations need to work collaboratively to foster a positive outcome. Question 2 Ensuring that our hinterland communities remain connected to the broader region is essential to the overall success of our region. It is vital that these areas grow sustainably and retain their uniqueness. I strongly believe that improving the public transport system through cheaper, improved buses and expanded heavy rail capacity will ensure these townships remain connected to the broader region. This will improve commerce and quality of life. We can further boost this stimulated activity through creating an environment which encourages more small businesses to blossom. Tax incentives, such as a scrapping the payroll tax is a core Greens policy to assist small business. Practical support for new businesses will allow entrepreneurs the opportunity to grow and become a successful part of Hinterland communities – bringing more tourism to the area increasing the economic diversity of the community.

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Australia Day at Aussie World attracts thousands of people looking for family fun. The day is filled with true blue events, live entertainment and food suitable for the entire family. Events include our famous Dunny Races, Tug of war, Thong throwing, Mullet tossing, Vintage car show, Cooee calling, Pie eating contest, Best dressed competitions and much much more! There's no better way to spend Australia Day mate! At the Pub the fun and frivolity starts at 10.00am with a patriotic Australian flag raising ceremony followed by the singing of the national anthem. Then it's time for the Dunny's to start racing! The race is hotly contested with corporate teams taking part and the winners are presented with a toilet seat trophy that declares them Dunny Race Champions of the World! Don't miss out on seeing cars, caravans, utes and bikes from the veteran era through to the classics of the 50's, 60's and 70's. There will be all types of makes and models on display and you'll have the chance to talk to the proud owners of these beauties. This is motoring heritage at its best. The Pub will be open from 9.00am, The Pub Bar and Grill will be open from 11.00am and there will be live music throughout the afternoon. The Aussie World theme park is also open on Australia Day so come on inside and enjoy over 30 rides and games, including water play area Leak'n Logs, water ride Plunge, thrill ride Redback and fun Giant Slide. Australia Day is assured to be a rip-roaring day out for the whole family. Grab your family and friends and go where the locals go for family fun Aussie World and the Pub! It's a memorable place to be this Australia Day, Monday, January 26. Outside the pub Live music – 11.00am to 3.00pm 9.00am Pub opens 9.00am Classic Cars display 10.00am Flag Raising and National Anthem 10.20am Dunny Race – Heats 1 and 2 10.40am Dunny Race – Heats 3 and 4 11.00am Tug of War - Heats 11.20am Dunny Race – Semi Final 11.30am Look out for the Ned Kelly Gang! 11.40am Tug of War – Final 12.00pm Dunny Race – Grand Final

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If you are looking to just chill with some live music on Australia Day, then Aussie world has got you covered from 11.00am to 3.00pm outside The Pub at Aussie World with Lease Vasey. He has been singing and performing live for many years. He’s been Runner up at the Gympie muster two years in a row and runner up for Entertainer of the year in Tamworth and has been backing vocals for a heap of wellknown Australian performers including Russell Morris, Ross Wilson, Ian Moss, John Swann, Phil Emanuel, Graham Bonnet and Kevin Borich. In The Shed at Aussie World – Rod Pascoe will be performing from 11.45am to 4.00pm. Rod Pascoe is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter who is originally from Sydney and is now based on the Sunshine Coast. He started playing music professionally when he was 15, and has made a name for himself as a session musician backing some of Australia’s leading artists. Rod is a diverse performer playing all styles of music. 34 |

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Fun at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club Get into the spirit of celebrating Australia Day early at Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club. The sports club are holidng their big event on January 25 which is the Sunday of the long weekend. The day will offer something for the whole family, with a Show ’n Shine and swap meet as well as a full on family fun day, and visitors will be impressed with the free entry on the day. For the car lover there will be plenty of spectacular cars on display and with the recent resurgence of interest in vintage caravans some of them will also be on show. Entertainment will include live pig races, live music, market stalls, jumping castle, traditional games and races, with a barbecue on the field from 9.30am. The club’s canteen and licensed bar will be open from 11.00am. The Show ’n Shine will feature 20 separate categories and costs $10.00 per vehicle to enter. Registrations start at 8.30am and judging will take place at 10.00am. To find out more you can contact Michael on 0409 402 733. There will also be market stalls and a swap meet, with stalls for $10.00, the cost for swap meet or market stall holders is $10.00. Places are still available and can be booked by phoning Kylie Cherry on 0498 478 241. This is a fundraising event for all four affiliated clubs Cricket, Netball, Soccer and Touch and they are encouraging locals to come along to help keep the sports club in our community and retain playing fees at an affordable cost. The Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club is located at 902 Steve Irwin Way, Glass House Mountains.

Aussie Day Expo in Maleny

Have you made a resolution to become more active, get fit, do more exercise? Then the Aussie Day Sport, Recreation and Service Club Expo at Maleny Showgrounds on Monday, January 26 is just the thing to get you motivated! With more than 50 displays from 8.30am – 12.00noon (with free entry for all) you will be able to see what the Range’s fabulous and diverse community organisations have to offer all in the one place. For those that want a bit of fun as well on the day there’s classic Aussie Day games to enter, the Thong Relay or the Gumboot Throw! As an extra incentive to visit each of the displays, visitors on the day can have their ‘Expo Passports’ stamped at the individual displays, and once completed, you can go into the passport draw at 11.30am, with great prizes to be won from local businesses. (Check out their ad for more details on pages 26 and 27.

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Run to the hills … and back again

Before kicking back for some Australia Day fun on the Monday public holiday, you might want to put yourself to the test at the Beerwah at Night (BW@N) run event being held on January 24 around our iconic Mt Beerwah. If you’re tired of running along bitumen roads, dodging trucks, dogs and magpies, then you should experience the tranquillity and scenery of running through our spectacular local national parks, on either 10km, 20km, 30km and the big 50km option. With the BW@N run, you’ll have the exhilarating experience of the bush at dusk and night, but all within a safe and secure environment, with lots of like-minded fellow runners. Registrations are still open for all the distances, but hurry as they are filling fast – and no entries will be taken on the day. To find out more, about this event and the other events they have planned in the coming month, head to www.runqueensland.com

Australia Day, race day? How about a day at the picturesque Kilcoy Race Club this Australia Day? The club will run a race meeting on Monday, January 26 which will feature a six race program. There will be a good compliment of bookmakers and the TAB will be operating on the Kilcoy races and all major race venues on the day. The popular Fashions on the Field will be an added delight for participants and the public with over $1,000.00 in prizes to be won. Categories will be best dressed Junior, Teen, Lady, Gent, Couple and best hat. Families will enjoy the atmosphere of country racing, the Kilcoy hospitality and the now famous Kilcoy Steak Sandwiches which will be in plentiful supply. Gates open 11.00am, admission is $15.00 per person, children under 14 years of age are free of charge. For another enjoyable Australia Day at the races, be sure to be at Kilcoy. To find out more about the day check out their website www.kilcoyraces.com

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Noticeboard Raffle results – Beerwah Peachester RSL Auxiliary congratulate Mr and Mrs Mills on winning their December raffle. Pictured here with Women's Auxiliary President Coral Robinson. Raffle Results – The Glass House Mountains Hall Christmas Hamper raffle was won by Stuart Macintosh, Glass House – ticket black heart 77C. ‘Have a Break’ Glasshouse Country, Uniting Church Playgroup – will be starting back on February 4 at 9.00am at Glasshouse Country Uniting Church, Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah. We are all looking forward to welcoming new members to the group as well as seeing all our lovely mums and children who are returning. Busy Fingers Craft group - meets each week on a Tuesday morning, from 9.00am – 11.00am starting back on February 3. They meet at the Baptist Church on Roberts Road, Beerwah. For further inquiries please contact Ina 5496 9163. Glasshouse Country Anglican Raffle - Winner of the Christmas hamper was P. Ball; we are still looking for the winner of 2nd prize (if your

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name is Jenny and you purchased a ticket please phone Pam on 5494 9536); Bone china platter - A. Matheson; sports Gift Set - B. Swaney; Jnr. Microscope set - Roshaini; and Christmas decorations - S. Morris. Sunshine Coast Koala Wildlife Rescue - Our koalas are in a critical state and we are dedicated to making sure they survive. We are a non profit organisation that operates 24 hours a day seven days a week. We rescue sick, orphaned or displaced koalas in all areas. You can ring Ray on 0423 618 740 or Murray on 0431 300 729 and we will collect koalas and take them to the Australian Wildlife Hospital in Beerwah for the correct treatment. Please help us to work to help an Australian icon which is so quickly becoming extinct. Glasshouse Country RSL Mega Raffle The Executive, Board and Members of the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Inc. would like to thank all the donors for their kind and generous donation to our Mega Raffle drawn on December 12. Thanks to Luke’s IGA Glass House, KLM Energy Services, Bassett Barks, Beerwah Hotel, Coochin Creek Fruit Growers, Puma Glass House, Beerburrum Service Centre; Cashmere Cuts Beerwah, Curves Beerwah, Kim’s Place Beerwah, Clouds of Montville, Secrets on the Lake Montville, and Meat City Morayfield. The raffle was a huge success and assisted in fundraising for our small local club. Maleny Branch, Queensland Country Women's Association - We would like to invite you to visit

A Christmas Emergency?

"Sorry sir, you will have to wait. You can't enter the church." The flashing lights of the fire truck, the police and ambulance outside my church, on the day we were about to have our special Christmas service, were real. After parking further down the road, the local policeman told me that no one could enter the building, as there was a suspicious package near the front door. The people who had come earlier were corralled in the hall at the rear of the property, for their safety. Others of us were out on the road watching and wondering. And there it was, on the concrete beside the door; a bright red Christmas wrapped parcel with the words ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’ jumping out. I thanked the policeman for what he was doing with this suspicious parcel. He assured me this was an appropriate way to handle the situation for everyone's safety. It was just a few days after the Martin Place siege, and houses of worship, both Muslim and Christian, could be targets as a result.

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 5.30pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5494 7240

Sunday, January 25 - Beerwah Peachester RSL Sub-Branch meeting will be held at the club, 9.00am for 9.30am start. Tuesday, January 27 - Glass House Legacy Laurel Club will meet for their monthly meeting at Club Glass House from 10.30am, 10 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains. Wednesday, January 28 - Men’s Shed meets 8.30am – 12.30pm at Glasshouse Country Care, Peachester Road, Beerwah. For more information phone Bob on 0427 606 240.

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 9am Sunday, 58 Roberts Rd Beerwah All welcome! Enquiries: 5494 6354

Dr Percy Harrold Landsborough Seventh-day Adventist Community Church

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Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship

our display of activities for 2015 and say hello at the Australia Day Expo to be held at the Maleny Showground on January 26. The first meetings for the year will be at 9.30am and 7.30pm on Friday, February 6 at 1 Bicentenary Lane Maleny. All women are welcome to attend. For information phone Judy 5435 8140. New to the area? Stop by a Toastmasters meeting and make some new friends. We are warm friendly people who get together on a regular basis to improve our communication skills. We provide a safe learning environment, great feedback and have lots of fun doing it. Visitors always welcome. Glasshouse Country Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 9.00am for 9.15am start, at Church on the Rise, Peachester Road. Phone 5496 9855 or www.glasshousetoastmasters.org

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Then the fireman in his yellow protective gear and face mask on his helmet moved behind the brick wall. This should prove interesting, I thought. He gingerly put one arm around the corner, and, using a long probe, began opening the wrapping paper. First touch, nothing! Then on the second careful move he peeled back some of the paper. Eventually it happened. The contents were exposed; a cardboard cross made from an old carton, covered with about a hundred artificial flowers. The fireman took off his helmet, smiled, and then wiped his brow in relief. Then everyone stepped back into the spirit of the day, and the emergency services went off to more mundane duties. I do not know who made or placed this carefully crafted cross on our doorstep. But it was used that day as the centrepiece of our Christmas program. I would like to thank the creator of this lovely and exciting gift, and the emergency crews.

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

Glass House Mountains State School Main Hall - Sun 4.30pm

A Wesleyan Methodist Church

Midweek craft, kids and youth programs – see gcbcq.org

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church www.glasshousecountryunitingchurch.org.au 8:30am Sunday – Worship & Sunday School Wed. 9-11am – Playgroup Wed. 5-7pm – Primary Kids Club

Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah Ph 5494 6187 1st & 3rd Sun. 10:30am Peachester UC Worship

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Mary MacKillop Centre 9.00am Office - 5491 1866

Local contact Rev Tony Halstead 0419 751 298

BEERWAH: Sun 9 am

Kids Church during service Phone: 0417 757 397

68 Peachester Rd Ps Rod Jobe 0402 345 477

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9.00am

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

MALENY: Sun 10 am

Childrens & Youth Programs

12 Bicentenary Lane

Ps Barry Leask 0428 300 406

MOOLOOLAH: Sun 10 am

Public Hall, Bray Rd

WWW.CHURCHONTHERISE.ORG.AU Ps Mark Whysall 0437 941 607

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Environment Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network Pets and wildlife

Australia has one of the highest incidences of pet ownership in the world, with 36% of households owning a dog and 23% owning a cat. Our pets are valued members of the family, providing companionship and even therapy. Unfortunately, cats and dogs are among the biggest threats to our wildlife, especially in urban areas. Each pet cat, if allowed to wander, has been estimated to kill an average of 16 mammals, eight birds and eight reptiles per year. Dogs attack or maul many small mammals and are one of the main causes of koala deaths and injuries. You can ensure your pets live in harmony with the local wildlife, firstly by restraining them at night, or when wildlife enters your backyard. It is easy to train dogs, and even cats, not to bother wildlife. Cats can be confined to areas close to the house or even indoors. Alternatively, a bell on the cat’s collar can warn wildlife of their approach. Provide pet-free areas in your garden where wildlife feel secure, with rocks, hollow logs or mulch in which small animals can hide, dense shrubs, or trees that cats cannot climb. Desex your pets, which ensures that they do not breed with feral animals, and also decreases their inclination to roam. Finally, if your pet attacks a wild animal, retrieve your pet quickly, and confine it away from the animal. Contact wildlife carers and follow their instructions carefully. Injured animals may try to defend themselves, so be careful. Do you have an hour or two a month to spare? Would you like to learn more about the flora and fauna in your area, and meet new friends? For more information on GMAN activities and nursery sales please call Cliff (5438 7118) or Gwen (5493 0029). www.gman-inc.com.au

Celebrate World Wetlands Day

What could be a better way to celebrate World Wetlands Day than on a River Cruise organised by Cruise Maroochy Eco and Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Support Group Inc? The event will be held on Saturday, January 31, from 11.30am - 2.30pm, leaving from Cruise Maroochy, Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore. The three hour cruise on the MV Blue Laguna will head up the Maroochy River, with lunch (rump steak, chicken, pasta salad and baker rolls), specialist commentary while on the vessel, and a short, guided walk in the wetlands with Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Support Group members. To book, contact Cruise Maroochy on 0407 333 242 and make sure you tell them it is for the World Wetlands Day Cruise to get your special price of $39.00.

Mooloolah River Waterwatch & Landcare Inc. We care our environment Avid gardener andabout owner of Professional Weeds Solution Property assessments and Landowner grants

Last year MRWL did 72 assessments around the coast which includes a mini report. These have been extremely successful to help landowners on big and small properties identify their weeds and native trees and to help with ideas of revegetation, vegetable growing, ponds etc. Native plants lists are also done to help landowners pick from a selection of local native plants for their gardens, some of which bring in butterflies, bees and birds. If you would like an assessment done please ring Jan on 0407 641 327 or the office on 5494 5074 to book in. The cost is $60.00 for this service which helps with petrol and time, as we have no funding to do these. Also, Sunshine Coast Council Landowner grants are now open for Expressions of Interest. If you would like some help preparing your application please contact Jan or the MRWL office.

Save Steve Irwin Way Forest – Change the Interchange

Steve Irwin Way Forest Appreciation Day on January 24. Please come along to support this amazing forest, there will be guest speakers, music, food, and a walk amongst the forest giants. Steve Irwin Way forest is home to ‘Australian’s iconic Koala’, endangered species of frogs, lowland rainforest, wetlands, indigenous scar trees and much more. The historical value of the forest is irreplaceable with large 300 year old habitat trees and trees with cross-saw marks in them reminding us of the timber getters in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Check out the web site www.is.gd/savetheforest

Frog workshop

Come and learn to identify frogs in your backyard. Sunday, February 1, 2.00pm – 8.30pm, meeting at Mooloolah Public Hall. RSVP to 5494 5074 or 0407 641 327. Get in quick, spaces are limited. Email: mooloolahwaterwatch@caloundra.net

Steve Irwin Way P: 5494 5074 Glenview www.mooloolahwaterwatchandlandcare.com.au

Plant sale

This is wonderful weather for growing things so on Election Day, January 31, come along to the GMAN plant sale and take home some lovely local native plants. Find us in Uniting Park near the Post Office, Glass House Mountains from 8.00am.

Phone: 5439 0999 Fax: 5439 0077 paintplacebeerwah@tpg.com.au

1/28 Simpson St, Beerwah Q. 4519

Celebrate Australia Day

Why not plant an Australian Native to celebrate Australia Day, and as an added bonus when you buy your plants from a selection of plants from the Mooloolah Native Nursery you will receive a 10% discount for the week prior to the Australia Day Weekend. The nursery is located at 2671(Holcim Site) Steve Irwin Way, Glenview and is open Monday to Thursday from 8.00am – 4.00pm.

Soils - Mulches - Gravels Sands - Potting mix 20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough Ph: 5494 1153 Delivery all areas ~ Courtesy trailer available

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A to Z of Trades and Services Talkin' Trades with Ian Booth of Complete Tank Services is that inside the walls of your concrete water tank there is steel reinforcing, and the only way steel can expand when encased in concrete is to make cracks. What sets your business apart from others that may offer a similar service? It’s now quite common to inspect water tanks when buying and selling property. A small problem fixed in the early stages is a lot better than waiting for it to turn into an expensive repair. I can also repair concrete metal tanks cheaper than you can buy another one. Contact Ian of Complete Tank Maintenance on 0403 187 517 or 3204 4910 for tank cleaning, tank repairs, tin and concreting and leaf guard protection, plus heaps more.

What type of service do you offer? I am a former water tank builder and business owner of Complete Tank Maintenance, offering every aspect of tank maintenance and water tank cleaning. Because I have built water tanks I know what to look for when cleaning your water tank, and I can provide a free expert inspection of your tank. Why should readers give you a call? It amazes me the amount of tanks I see that have problems and are deteriorating. Your water tank is an investment. Have you priced one to see how much they are worth now? I see a lot of tanks with cracks and white calcium marks, and people don’t realise how damaging they are to your water tank. They think the cracks are not leaking much water but what they don’t realise

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Your Beerwah locals Family owned & operated

Certain work defined as 'building work' in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors or, if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300. However, work falling outside of that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit. To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

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Joinery & Shopfitters

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5494 6500

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Jobs up to $3,300 until QBSA licence arrives

Builders/ Carpenters

Gold Card No.: 24113

of prestige and quality homes, extension and renovations

Service Workshop

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11 DYER STREET, LANDSBOROUGH

E: challbuilders@tpg.com.au

5493 0552 or 0412 060 184

NEED A QUALITY BUILDER? THINKING OF RENOVATING?

New Homes Extensions Renovations

trucks cars earthmoving trailers

Bathrooms Timber Decks Pergolas

Insurance Repairs Small Jobs Welcome BSA Lic # 1018329

CALL YOUR LOCAL BUILDER QBSA 1155593

M 0417 045 062

E dean@redbuilding.net.au

M: 0458 637 469

C Carpet Cleaning

Hale Carpet Cleaning Family Owned and Operated

T0015

Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience

Full logbook servicing Roadworthy certificates Aircon repairs & servicing Brakes, clutches & all mechanical repairs

Mob: 0432 215 628 Ph: 5494 1222 Fax: 5494 1224

GEORGE GLENDINNING

CHRIS HALL BUILDERS

5494 0000

AUTO CARE

OFFICE AND SHOWROOM 1/28 BIONDI CRESCENT, BEERWAH

All mechanical repairs & servicing to Petrol & Diesel Log book servicing TO576

• Brake & Clutch Repairs • Wheel alignments • Log Book Servicing • Front End Repairs • RWC Inspection Station

Mobile Mechanical Repairs

• Kitchens • Vanities • Laundries •TV Units • Robes • Appliances • Organised sub trades T0588

Call Shaun

Top Quality Servicing & Repairs on all cars & 4WD

CUT & EDGE SERVICE AVAILABLE

Over 35 years professional experience Over 10 years in Beerwah using qualified tradespeople

Peter - 0431 017 916

Where we specialise in customers not just cars

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• Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Cars • Lounge Suites (Fabric and Leather) • Stain Removal, Tile & Grout Cleaning • Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Protection • Concrete Paths, Patios & Driveways

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Call Brad & Kaylene Hale, your local carpet cleaning professionals

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Mobile Auto Electrician Alternators • Starter Motors • Batteries

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

C Cleaning Top2bottom Cleaning Service

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GRAHAM GREEN MOBILE MECHANIC

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4 x 4 Accessories Fitting A local with 15 years experience

Mobile throughout Glass House and Surrounds General Repairs and Maintenance • Automatic Transmission Specialist • Log Book Servicing • Over 15 years experience

WE DO MORE THAN CLEAN!

Mobile Auto Detailing Replacement of Broken/Damaged Parts Accessories Fitting Headlight Rejuvenation All Services Mobile Window Tinting

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M 0417 045 062 All carpentry work T (07) 5494 7117 RenovationsExtensions F (07) 5494 7543 Decks – Home Maintenance E redbuilding@bigpond.com

Ph: Saun 0424 550 057

A 88 King Rd, Mooloolah QLD 4553

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5496 9861 or 0408 891 684

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Renovations

Casual, Weekly & Fortnightly Services Bond Cleans ABN 86076436725

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Georgia 0418 681 295

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Ph 5438 7445 for more details

Director

Call James 0402 791 570

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Oxley.Mechanic@hotmail.com

Dean Parry

Carpenter

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Phone 0411 877 616

0418 755 212

BSA Lic 1129044

Commercial Residential Bond Cleans

Glasshouse local

QBSA: 1265118

C Cabinetmakers VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM Unit 1/1 Roys Rd Beerwah

C Computers Barry Jones Computers We come to you! No call out fee! Computer sales, service, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, networking, custom builds & more

Call Barry Jones on 0481 322 006 or email barry@bjcomputers.com.au

ABN 83 143 913 259

New Installations & Renovations BSA Lic No. 1253462 Ph 5439 0108 Email: knmkitchens@iinet.net.au Fax 5439 0109 Web: www.knmkitchens.com.au Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083

Phone 5438 7445 to advertise your business

John Walton BBus (InfSys)

Computer Consultant and Technician 15+ years experience – Beerwah based

Onsite repairs & servicing – custom-builds Internet & email – data recovery, etc.

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Electrical

E: sales@conceptsystems.com.au W: www.conceptsystems.com.au

41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

5413 2500

For all your electrical needs

Timber, Colourbond, Aluminium & Glass Pool fencing, Gates Retaining Walls & More For a free quote Phone Matthew

Ceiling Fans Power points Renovations Switchboards Commercial fitouts Sheds

Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

your local licensed contractor

Prompt, friendly service

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns

www.gregsmallelectrical.com.au greg@gregsmallelectrical.com.au Peachester, Qld 4519 ABN 94 093 314 882 Lic no 69975

Quick Concrete No Job Too Small

Darrell & Jocelyn Byrnes Plain - Exposed - Stencil Finishers Shed Slabs, Driveways, Pathways Patios, Under House, House Slab Bobcat hire

quickconcrete@smartchat.net.au QBSA: 737533

Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured * Mowing * Rubbish removals * Pruning * Garden cleanups * Ride on work * Gutters cleaned

NEED A GOOD ELECTRICIAN?

AIRCONDITIONING All types of electrical work Powerpoints & lighting Pools, spas & sheds

60/hr

Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

Friendly & reliable

JON JEPSON

FREE POWERPOINT SAFETY CHECK

CALL JON DIRECT TODAY

1300 50 20 90

MICHAEL BLAKE

CONCRETERS

www.jimsmowing.net

Mays Mowing Service Garden Clean ups Gutter Cleaning Whipper Snipping Pruning

Weed Problems?

0418 726 900 blakey04@westnet.com.au

ACREAGE, HOUSE BLOCKS, WINTER WEEDS, BLUE TOP & CHICKWEED

GO CONCRETING

0408 647 980

ABN

Electricians

Phone Michael 0447 341 241

27 735 124 718 LIC NO: 42045

Air Conditioning Solar Repairs

Your Beerwah locals Family owned & operated

Electrical Services

ACW Electrical Pty Ltd Quality Workmanship on Domestic Installations & Repairs

Mobile: 0427 170 235

Lic. No. 70875

T0389

karenandadam8@bigpond.com.au

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Home and Garden Services

Mowing

*Winter Weed Spraying*Hedge Trimming *Pressure Washing *Stump Grinding *Rubbish Removal *Garden Maintenance & Rejuvenation *Senior Discounts

0498 638 192

Beerwah & Surrounds

Lic. No. 78020

Adam: 0414 482 037 NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

0407 575 667

Pruning | Mulching | Rubbish Removal | Experienced Local Operator

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Electrical Appliance Repairs

Installations, Repairs, Servicing, Airconditioning Domestic • Commercial • Rural • Industrial BSA Lic. No. 71536 PO Box 578, Beerwah QLD 4519 Office: 5493 0054 Fax: 5493 0027

Lic.4551 and Insured

MOWING & ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

BSA 728779

Gavin

Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

Phone Nick Atwell Mob: 0411 466 586 A/H: 5494 6713

• Plain, exposed & coloured concrete • House slabs & footings • Epoxy flake seamless finishes

TO496

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Free Quotes, Friendly service & advice JIM 0400 117 803 SCOTT 0401 740 592

Lic 76085

PH: 5497 4097 Mob: 0419 797 448

Ceiling Fans Switchboards Phone & Data Lighting Power Points Safety Switches New Houses & Renovations

email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536

Lic # 74935

www.firstcallfencing.com.au

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Jim McMahon Electrical Domestic/Commercial/Industrial

Concreting

Phone 5494 8900

FIRST CALL FENCING

Give us a go! No Job is Too Small Lighting New Homes Pumps

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

T0322

5429 6750

COMPUTERS SALES SERVICE SUPPORT

T0047

Shop 6 Riverside Centre 2 Maple St, Maleny

Retail suppliers of fencing materials, timber, logs, wire and steel. Also installers of quality fencing For a Free Measure and Quote phone

Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

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Fencing

T0392

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Q.B.S.A. Lic No. 1130199

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer

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Engineering & Welding

STUART McLEOD MOBILE WELDING For all your on-site fabrication & welding needs.

Workshop facilities: 19 Tallawong Close, Beerwah

Ph/Fax: 5494 1606 Mob: 0409 491 938

A1 MOWING SERVICE Call “Chappy”

0427 836 328 Rubbish Removal Gutter Cleaning All Property Maintenance Commercial & Domestic All Your Handyman Jobs Big or Small

ABN 34 301 654 469

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Suncoast Lawn Care *Mowing *Wipper Snipping *Garden Clean up www.suncoastlawncare.com.au

General Repairs / Maintenance • Carpentry • Timber Deck Maintenance • Painting • Plastering • Patching Holes

(Value of $3,300 or less)

0407 657 588

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING Quality Workmanship

• Design • Retaining walls / Drainage • Paving / Repairs • Gardens / Mulching • Lawns • Mini Bobcat Services

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

QBCC 1116588

Husband & Wife Team

M Marine Services TO508

specialising in:

BSA Licence no 60108

• Plaster repairs & external rendering FREE • Pergolas, carports, decks & paving QUOTES • Small renovations • Bathroom makeovers 25 years building experience Prompt service • All general work

Call 0409 341 261

Rick & Lynne 0419 332 125

Monday - Friday & Saturday by appointment

rickandlynne@gmail.com

H Hire

E:kamkilcoy@bigpond.com www.kamconstructions.com

ABN 81672497508

Jobs up to $3,300

Painters QBSA 1091741

• Replace Laserlite • Repair / Replace Gutters, Fascia, Flashing & Eaves • Gutter Cleans

Sanders Hinterland Home Maintenance

0490 127 714

Garages / Sheds

• Tiling • Concreting • Replace / Fit Doors & Locks • Re-mesh Screens

TO506

G Garden Maintenance

STEVE GASTALDIN

G Gas Home Maintenance

Col’s Home & Garden Maintenance es Carpentry Servic

G Glass & Security

Specialising in Bond Repairs including: Gyprock Repairs Painting Cleans Rubbish Removal Small Moves

P: 0416 214 723 E: colsmaintenance@live.com.au

25 Years Experience • Fully Insured • Seniors Discount 4 Railway Street, Landsborough

GEORGE GLENDINNING

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www.landsboroughscreens.com.au

Complete Roof & Home Maintenance

H Handyman Services ALL MAINTENANCE

24+ years experience Free in all types of home maintenance Quotes repairs, painting & minor renovations small acreage mowing

Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

For all your general handyman work Interior or Exterior Jobs up to $3,300

No Job Too Small

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Call Mark 0428 328 103 Over 15 years experience Jobs Up To $3300

Guttering and Solar Panels Cleaned Painting Gardening Rubbish Removal

Clive 0415 949 774

Landscaping

BEERWAH •W

• PAVING & STONEWORK • RETAINING WALLS • DRIVEWAYS • POOL SURROUNDS • OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS

- any odd jobs -

 Free Quotes  Pensioner Discount  Fully Insured

Roof Repairs

ABN 67 710 267 498

ATER FEATURES

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS & GARDEN FEATURES

GRAHAM RENWICK

Builder & Stone Mason QBSA License No. 77177. Est 1981

Ph: 0418 204 159 a/h: 5494 0830

SH RIG RU

FREE QUOTES

• New Homes • Repaints • Roofs & Roof Restoration

• Decks • House & Roof Washing PAINTING Do It Right Davie McIntyre Choose Brush Right Painting 0420 662 811 / 5496 9540 Glass House Mountains

SUNCOAST PAINTING

 INTERIOR & EXTERIOR  SMALL & LARGE JOBS  FREE QUOTES  CLEAN & TIDY LOCAL PAINTER  Fully Licenced & Insured Call Charlie: 0411 034 444 or 5494 1223

C LO

Husband & Wife Team

PAINTERS  Free Quotes  30 years experience

 Interior / Exterior  Fully insured

Peter or Kim 0498 099 193 Email pkriseley@hotmail.com Work up to $3,300 | BN: 26 802 872 147

QBCC LIC 822889 ABN 50 525 469 643

madfx@live.com

S.A. SELLWOOD Painter & Decorator

ALL Painting Landsborough Local No job to small. Fully Insured Done right for the right price

Shane 0414608757 AFFORDABLE PAINTING SERVICES Reasonable Rates Dulux Accredited

No Job Too Small Pensioner Discounts

Mobile 0409 158 468 We don’t cut corners, we paint them.

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QBCC 128 6372

Supporting Environmentally Friendly Paint

5493 0493

FIRST 0407 946 061

LP Gas Suppliers

L P G A S

QBSA 1192667

KLM

Rick’s

New Work Repaints Roofs Driveways Pressure Cleaning

PAINTERS

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Pest Control

Dan

0427 088 699

CIVIL WORKS SLAB PREPS SITE CLEANUPS TURF PREPS POST HOLES SOIL DELIVERY ROAD BASE / BITUMEN DRIVEWAYS

EXCAVATIONS > TURF > TOPSOIL >>One Call... we do it all!<<

Landscaping Posi - Track / Broom Excavator Hire 5 Tonne / Rock Grab Tipper Hire 8 Tonne All General Earthworks Site-prep  Topsoil

Various Grass Varieties Available Professional Laying Service Supply  Deliver  Pick-up

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL

• TERMITE TREATMENTS • TERMITE BARRIERS • PRE-PURCHASE PEST & BUILDING REPORTS • THERMAL IMAGING • COCKROACHES • SPIDERS • ANTS Lic No. PMT-0-11432

John Annakin 0407 439 526

540 Glenview Rd, Glenview Q 4553

All excavation work

• 3, 4.5 & 5 Tonne Excavator’s • Posi-Track , 2.5 & 8 Tonne Tipper • Rock Breaker, Auger & Grab Buckets

BSA NO. 1011255

07 5493 0440

Pipe & Cable Location

Leigh: 0418 714 860 E: leighflower@bigpond.com Licensed and Insured

• Hydraulic Rock Grab

• Fully Insured, Free Quotes Glenview Brad 0439 669 638

Over 20 yrs exp

All Underground Pipe & Cable Location

LEAK DETECTION Locating:

Optic Fibre Telstra Cables Underground power Sewer & Storm water Water mains & services

TO310

PENSION DISCOUNT

QBSA # 47560 LICENSED PLUMBER AND DRAINER

0412 006 954

Maintenance Specialist

Blocked Drains, Hotwater System Replacement, Leaking Taps, Drain Camera, Burst Water Pipes

24/7 Emergency Service Available - No Call out Fee & Free Quotes

M 0437 888 181 P 5494 0043

ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Small Honest Family Business Free Quotes - No Call-out Fee

HIRE

24 Years Experience

l Cal ve Da

Operator

Ph: Shane 5494 0056

Will work weekends

BEERWAH

0408 192 814

FREE QUOTES

est. since 2004

Owen Plumbing & Gas Fitting QBSA#44263

Shane BOBCAT Schultz EXCAVATOR Local Knowledge Licensed

•Augers •Trencher • 4 in 1 bucket •8 ton tipper •Level bar •Laser Leveller •Tilt Bucket

FREE QUOTES

RENOVATIONS

LOCAL PLUMBER

Ian

Plant & Machinery

•Track Machine

MAINTENANCE NEW WORK

Excavator and Posi-Track hire Augers Levelling Bar

20 Tytherleigh Ave Landsborough 5494 1153

OW N E R O P E R ATO R

JASON KOHL PLUMBING

Lic’d Plumber & Drainer QBSA 77755

Leak Detection in:

Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire

Phone Mobile: 0413 330 275 or 5439 0960 Lic’d Plumber and Drainer QBSA 1002354

0419 659 709

info@undergroundpclocation.com.au www.undergroundpclocation.com.au

TREVOR SANDERSON

Phone W & LA King Plumbing

Burst water pipes Rainwater tanks Telstra Drains accredited Pools Fully Insured

Dan Flynn 0437687709

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! For all your PLUMBING needs

QBSA: 1209575

T0204

ALL AREAS

Mooloolah River Turf

Plumbers

T0082

Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough

Posi-Track Earthworks

General Earthworks - Driveways & Landscaping Services available over the festive season

0419 732 364 or 0419 704 408

EST OVER 37 YEARS

All Maintenance & Renovations

0418 986 538

A/H 5494 7413

LEAKING SHOWERS RESEAL • REGROUT • WATERPROOF NO TILES REMOVED

SHOWER SCREEN REPAIRS RESIN INJECTION TILE & SOAPDISH REPAIRS SILICONE SEALING WATERPROOFING

SHOWERFIX SOLUTIONS 0438 128 152

QBSA 1086283 EST 2003

Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002 (07) 5493 0012

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

Civil & Commercial Final Trim Experts Landscaping, Slashing Slab Prep, Driveways

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 info@ba-earthmovers.com.au

Michael Cross

5 TONNE EXCAVATOR POSITRACK

4-in-one bucket (tilting), levelling bar, auger, trencher, forks & laser

Phone John Baker on 0409 20 64 64

e: 2bobearthworks@gmail.com w: 2bobearthworks.com.au

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crossy.m@hotmail.com

Plasterers BSA 720 400

Excavator and Positrack hire Tilting head, auger, rock grab, & hammer

0416 412 850

No job too small

Call John Ross 0402 779 275

No matter your rural wastewater needs we can help To book in a job, for a quote or just for some free friendly advice

Call Express Plumbing on 0400 700 238

BSA: 1180430

A/H:

South East Queensland’s Number 1 Wastewater Specialist’s

www.expresswastewater.com.au

Pool Services • Pool Servicing • Repairs & replacements of pool equipment

Commercial or Domestic Steve 0426 669 406 www.localpoolcaresc.com

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MALONE REFRIGERATION PTY LTD  Refrigeration & Air Conditioning installation, repairs & maintenance  Auto Air Conditioning servicing & repairs  Cool/Freezer room building

Call Harry 0400 783 778

Based in Maleny - Servicing the Sunshine Coast & Somerset Regions

R • • • • • •

CREATIVE SHEET METAL CUSTOM BUILT TOOLBOXES • General fabrication • Stainless Steel Benches

RTA # AU26296 & RHL # L032516

Roofing & Guttering

Patio Roofing One Stop Shop Specialising in D.I.Y Kits Metal Roofing, Gutters, Fascias etc Polycarbonate & Fibreglass Roofing Ventilators & Skylights Insulated Roofing

AS SEEN ON TV

Reduces Heat and Noise

l So

47 Wises Rd, Maroochydore 5443 2022 www.qldroofing.com.au

* Blocks * Acreage * Firebreaks * Weed Spraying est. since 1992 * Mowing large area with zero turn FREE and medium and small 4x4 tractors

For the Hottest Prices

Est. 1990

Call a Local - Brad 0419 721 064

Septic Services

Servicing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

T0092

EPA LICENSED COUNCIL APPROVED

A “Proper Job” Guaranteed

PUMPOUTS of Septic tanks Grease traps Greywater pumpwells Treatment Plants

5494 1794

0407 748 083

For all of your liquid and general waste needs

QUOTES

Loves Lantana Hard to get at places

Services available over the festive season

CALL DAVE 0419 732 364 or 0419 704 408

Fred’s Slashing & Mowing  Whipper Snipping  Spraying

For a FREE quote call Fred 0429 969 810

Mooloolah

Peter Jones Mob: 0427 642668 A/H 54929363 Email: tractorpete@bigpond.com

GIPPY POSI TRACK

 log & rock grapple bucket  sand & rock sifting  general earthworks  Cert. AHCARB202A full small trees

0488 229 376

BSA Licenced: 1101772

After hours: (07) 5494 7548

A local working for locals

Call us now 0408 220 659

Phone 5438 7445

to advertise your business

Turf Supplies

if you want the best looking lawn, you want Wild Horse Turf courtesy trailer available for locals

call 5496 9790

Tyres

Ph 5494 8883

30 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough Qualified mechanic offering log book servicing, mechanical repairs, wheel alignments and tyres

“locals helping locals”

Open Mon - Fri

Proprietors - Bill & Donna Hill

Experienced in all aspects of tiling

Brian Dudin 0438 623 523

Tree Services

5010 D’Aguilar Hwy KILCOY

5422 0500

Shed 4, 26 Chambers Rd WOODFORD

5422 9431

www.tyrepower.com.au

I. & M. TREE LOPPING ~ & PRUNING ~

Water Tanks

& also Stump Grinding Many years experience - Fully insured Phone 0412 026 545

David Lowden Tree Services

• Pruning • Lopping • Removal Comprehensive Insurance on all jobs Phone 5435 8887 / 0407 710 993

Tarzan the Tree Specialist

• Tree climbing • Rubbish removal • Mulching • Stump grinding • Free Quotes • Pensioner Discounts

T0103

> Septic tank / grease trap cleaning - EPA approved > Holding / grey water tanks and bio-cycle pump outs > Waste oil collections (free service) > General waste removal and skip bin hire

Kilcoy & Woodford

Tiling

Free fast quote

Fully Insured Qualified Arborist

Office: Zoe 5435 0164 Arborist: Steve 0499 179 268

ALLCOAST TP SLASHING - MOOLOOLAH * Small Blocks * Paddock Slashing * 4WD Tractor

 brush cutting/slashing  vegetation clearing  fire hazard clearing  trenching  hole drilling

pty ltd

• Chipping • Pruning, shaping & removal • Storm preparation & clean up

www.mooloolahvalleyslashing.com

ROOFING, GUTTERING, PAINTING BSA#60546

TREEROOS

The climbing specialists & vegetation management

Slashing

Paddock Slashing Lawn Mowing

P: 5492 9248 M: 0407 759 060

expert tree maintenance and removal

1/15 Free Street, Beerwah Ph 5439 0816 or 0413 050 578

NOW ALSO POSI-TRACK SLASHING

ROOFING TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

www.rktreeservices.com.au

COMPLETE TANK MAINTENANCE

• Tank Cleaning • Tank Repairs (Minimal water loss) • Tin & Concrete • All Work Guaranteed • Leaf Guard Protection

T0106

PHONE JAREN 5439 0764

$20 Million Insurance Free Quotes

T0437

FRIDGE DOOR SEALS

* All major brands * Supply & Fit

Sheetmetal

T0097

Refrigeration T0089

Phone Brendan 0447 310 331

Trees / Palms Pruning / Removals Wood Chipping / Stump Grinding Free Quotes / Fully Insured Mulch Sales

Ian Booth 0403 187 517 or 3204 4910

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Blood, Sweat & Cheers Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

Beerwah Ladies Golf Club

Contributed by Sue Greentree A warm welcome back to the ladies playing at the Beerwah Golf Club. No pun intended. It was a hot start to our first game back after the Christmas break and 47 of our loyal braved the heat wave last Thursday. We played a Single Stableford for a Club voucher and with such a small field only two divisions competed. The results of Division 1 were winner Heather Henn with 33pts, runner-up Lorraine McCamley with 32pts. The results of Division 2 were: winner Elizabeth Gemmell with 38pts, runner-up Sue Wood with 31pts. NTP’s were Andrea Campbell No:5; Pat Plowman No: 16 and Noelene Annakin No:18. The ball run-down went to 28pts. Congratulations to all the winners and next week’s competition will be a Single Par.

Tibro’s Netball Club LADIES & MIXED NETBALL COMP

Ladies Get Active

Contributed by Joyce Newton The Maleny Swimming Club, in conjunction with Steve Smith Coach / Manager of the Maleny Centenary Pool, are offering the ladies in our community a FREE a eight week ‘Get Active Development Program’ to encourage ladies to get fit and get active by getting involved with aquatic activities. The Get Active Development Program is for ladies only and runs three days per week over the eight weeks. The program will assist ladies in stroke correction, learn to swim, Aqua Aerobics, fun and fitness. The Get Active Development Program will commence on Monday, February 3, and continues every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8.30am to 9.30am. This is perfect for those ladies dropping children off at school. Bookings are essential, as there are limited places, so please contact Steve Smith on 5494 2589 or drop into the pool to secure your booking. The Queensland Government provided nearly $8,000 to the Maleny Swimming Club for the ‘Get Active Program’ and necessary pool equipment to support the program in a Get Playing grant to increase Queenslanders’ participation in sport and recreation activities.

Get Fit Have Fun Social!

Share the details of your club's Blood, Sweat and Cheers

Competition starting 1st week in February 2015

Send it through to Glasshouse Country News by 10.30am each Monday morning to editorial@gcnews.com.au

MONDAY NIGHT

Ladies competition Minimum age 14 (year turning)

TUESDAY NIGHT

• Trophies & Engraving • Specialising in Clubs & Corporate awards • Customised engraved plaques • Sublimation • Name badges • Sporting medals & ribbons

Mixed competition

Minimum age 14 (year turning)

To nominate a team or to join a team please contact:

Phone Rod or Jo on 5494 0947, Beerwah

Adrienne Costin p: 0457 763 247 (Monday convenor ) p: 5494 0339 (Tuesday convenor ) Tracey Blake

Horse Riding @ Rossi’s 5494 8515

Lessons for Beginners to Advanced

proudly supporting local sporting clubs

Landsborough Loggers Cricket Club Sportman’s Bar Enjoy the friendly atmosphere and modern facilities at the Landsborough Sports Complex, Tunnel Ridge Road, Landsborough

Thursday Night Social darts to commence soon

Friday Night

5pm – 10pm Raffles Happy Hour 6.30 – 7.30pm

Saturday

Full bar facilities New social members welcome - $5

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50 seat function room available

Come down & support our women’s cricketers

Ideal for meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or other special occasions Economic hire rates Bar facilities by arrangement Bookings & information – call Sonya on 0415 354 128

Like us on Facebook to be updated on upcoming events

Landsborough Cricket Club

12noon – 10pm Game Day – Live action

Jan 24 – B Grade home game

Canteen and full bar facilities Live music from 6pm – Canteen open when cricket matches are played

(see our Facebook page)

Sunday

(check Facebook for details)

Members draw 7.30pm

12noon – 5pm Lady Scorchers Cricket Team (dependent on draw)

January 25 Lady Scorchers (home) v’s Valleys – T/20 game

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BeeGees Soccer Club prepares for 2015 This season BeeGees have a new Senior Men’s Coach. Johnny Boyle has taken over from last season’s Senior Men’s Coach Shaun Decourcy, who has had to leave for personal reasons. We would like to thank Shaun and his team of David Payne and Gavin Thistlethwaite for their efforts last season with limited squad numbers. We saw some improvement from the previous season and we are confident that Johnny Boyle and his back room staff can improve us again this season, with the addition of a few players. Johnny’s love of football began at a young age, and he’s looking forward to his new role with the club. “I arrived in Australia from bonny Scotland in February 2003, married to Sharon, and have two sons, Gary and Tony,” said Johnny. “Always been a football mad player and fan since I was born. “When a serious condition hit me, I had to give

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up playing, and decided to move into coaching, where I’ve have coached from Under 5’s to senior’s. “Previous clubs I have coached over the last five years include Caloundra and Kawana, and when Paul asked me to consider coming to BeeGees, I jumped at the chance. “It is a very well-run club with very loyal players and a great committee. “I am looking forward to the challenge ahead, and hope the community comes along and gives us a great deal of support, " he said. The senior men’s team has already started training each Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm and any new players interested in joining the team are welcome to come along. The club is still looking for a Senior Ladies Coach and Junior Coaches. Please contact Paul Hughes (President) on email Beegeespresident@bigpond. com if you are interested in coaching or doing coaching licences.

SIGN ON 2015

Sign on / Information days will be held at the club on Saturday 31st January and Saturday 7th February 2015 10.00am - 1.00pm. Register online now at www.myfootballclub.com.au