Power stays on for Mooloolah

MOOLOOLAH Valley Community Association Inc has recently been awarded a grant of $25,000 by the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal for solar batteries.

Jason Carroll, Events & Grants officer said: “This grant has allowed us to install batteries which will allow the centre to operate when we have a power cut and in times of weather emergencies with prolonged power outage.”

“The storms last February made us all think about how best we can react in an emergency. By having a battery backup, we will be able to provide support to local residents to allow for phone charging and portable torch recharging”. The installation was completed by Soalhart.

Have a say on local economy

THE 2023 review of the Regional Economic Development Strategy (20132033) provides an opportunity for local business and industry to have input into the next 10 years of economic development. Developed in consultation with leading business, industry and university representatives and the state Government, the REDS outlines a comprehensive agenda to improve the resilience and strength of the regional economy and position the Sunshine Coast as one of Australia’s leading regions. surveymonkey.com/r/QK6D2YG

QCWA’s Pineapple Cooking Competition

JAM is the word. Pineapple Jam to be precise! It was the QCWA Beerwah’s famous pineapple jam that led to the group’s idea of doing what they do best, planning a Pineapple Cooking Competition in support of struggling local growers. And now they’re calling on the community to grab a few extra pineapples and get creative in the kitchen.

There are four cookery sections to enter including: cake baking, preserves, desserts and children’s entry, and entry fees are just 50c per entry.

The competition will be held at their upcoming March 18 market, and QCWA Beerwah says there will be plenty of pineapple jam available to buy on the day. Visit their Facebook page or email qcwabeerwah@gmail.com