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New partnership to combat wildlife crime By Jack Waters IT is hoped a new partnership between Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors and Crime Stoppers Queensland will reduce wildlife crimes across the state. Wildlife Warriors founder Terri Irwin made the partnership announcement alongside her son Robert and Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO Carmen Jenkinson at Australia Zoo on September 14. The zoo will oﬀer $1,000 to anyone who comes forward with information that leads to a prosecution for a wildlife crime anywhere across Queensland. The announcement comes after Robert Irwin and his team made a harrowing discovery on the Wenlock River during their annual crocodile research work at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve in the Cape York Peninsula. “We saw a dead croc ﬂoating down the river which was incredibly sad to see but what made it more devastating was when we actually examined it and found a very clear gunshot straight through its head,” Robert said. “For us, as wildlife conservationists, it’s just heartbreaking to see something like this.

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“That was really the spark for us. We wanted to do something not only for [the crocodile] but the many animals every year that unfortunately suﬀer,” he said. Terri Irwin said the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital continued to see an increase in wildlife crime. “Here at our wildlife hospital we are seeing animals that have been hit by crossbows, shot or attacked,” she said. “We just had a scrub turkey come in recently. Someone had broken its leg and spray painted it pink. “We want to stop this and we want to see our wildlife treated with respect,” Terri said. It’s this very reason why Terri was so excited to announce a formal partnership with Crime Stoppers Queensland. Carmen from Crime Stoppers said wildlife crime was often overlooked, so much so that since the beginning of the year there had been only 61 reports of animal and environmental crime in Queensland. “At Crime Stoppers we’re not hearing a lot about wildlife crime so that’s part of the impetus to announce this partnership today,” Carmen said.

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Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO Carmen Jenkinson with Terri and Robert Irwin “We’re asking people to identify that this is something that ought to be reported, that Queensland’s environment is worth protecting.” GC&M News was the ﬁrst to report the new partnership on our Facebook page when it was announced. At the time of going to print, the post had reached more than 972,920 people and had been shared by more than 5,300 people.

The news received an outpouring of support from locals and people across the country who commended both Australia Zoo and Crime Stoppers for the initiative. To report a wildlife crime contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au All reports made will be anonymous and anyone who provides information that leads to prosecution will be able to collect the reward anonymously.

Major developments show confidence in our region By Greg Brown Last financial year around 1,800 development applications were lodged with Sunshine Coast Council, the vast majority of which were assessed and approved. One local development refusal that created a great deal of discussion was the application to build a Coles supermarket at Beerwah. Although the council ultimately considered that there were too many substantial conflicts with the community standards expected under the planning scheme, the fact that Coles made the application in the first place shows its confidence in the future of Beerwah and the Glasshouse Country region. The refusal disappointed many locals who commented that the decision was just another that showed how the council is holding back the area, not letting Beerwah develop and stopping job opportunities for locals. A cursory understanding of the development process would show that this isn’t how the system works. If an area is attractive for an investor, they’ll find somewhere to make their vision a reality. And if the number of major developments currently in the pipeline is anything to go by, those in the know must consider that the southern hinterland areas are brimming with opportunity and potential. Don’t believe me? Well, here’s a few major projects under development. Glenview Sanad Capital is progressing its $400 million resort, tourist accommodation, water theme park and surfing wave pool application on Steve Irwin Way at Glenview.

Once operational, the 25ha complex will create 320 jobs. Glass House Mountains A facility offering a surfing wave pool, wellness centre, paddock-to-plate food and beverage, ocean and marine protection education, learn-to-surf classes and surf coaching at the end of Johnston Road in Glass House Mountains is being assessed. If approved, the $25 million 13ha site is expected to be operational in 2023. Beerwah Australia Zoo is progressing its development application to build a new tourist accommodation complex at the rear of the zoo, which will include 68 cabins and 40 bush camp sites, allowing more tourists to stay and experience the region. Palmview A new significant and contemporary tourism development on Frizzo Road at Palmview will include a mix of indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure activities, low impact accommodation, cultural tourist attractions and food-based tourism facilities. Palmview Just up the road from the above, a new caravan park is approved on Frizzo Road, with 406 caravan, glamping and RV sites, as well as including 3 hectares of open space camping. Beerwah The Village Marketplace has been approved to build a new extension to the supermarket complex, providing more than 3,000m2 of extra retail floor space in the heart of Beerwah and 118 new car parks.

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Coles court battle gets interesting Beerwah A 1.5ha parcel at 35 Pine Camp Road is proposed to be developed as a retirement and residential care facility, comprising almost 200 beds across an 88-room single-bed, two-level retirement care facility; a threestorey 46-unit retirement complex and 12 duplex-style dwellings. Not too bad for a region that some people say is deliberately being held back by council. If you still think that the area is being hamstrung by the planning scheme, there’s good news. The planning scheme is about to be rewritten. To ﬁnd out more about how you can become involved in rewriting the planning scheme, go to the council’s web portal www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Development/Planning-Documents/New-SunshineCoast-Planning-Scheme

IT seems Sunshine Coast Council is not the only opponent that Coles will be ﬁghting in court. Coles recently lodged three separate Planning and Environment Court appeals against the council’s refusal for the development applications at the corner of Roys Road and Steve Irwin Way in Beerwah. A number of parties have so far indicated they will join the dispute, lodging their intentions with the court to enter the appeal court case. Village Fair Investments, which owns the Beerwah Village and Beerwah Marketplace shopping complexes, has nominated to be a correspondent supporting the council’s refusal of the Coles supermarket and the petrol station/McDonald’s applications. This action means Village Fair Investments will have the opportunity to put forward arguments for the court to uphold council’s refusal of the development proposals. However, in what may be a massive blow to Coles, state government big-guns have decided to step in and add their weight. The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning has ﬂagged its intention to present arguments in the appeal case. As the government department that deals with planning and development, this turn of events could be the clincher in the case, depending on whether it will present a case for or against the development. The exact details of their position will not be made known until the department lodges an outline of its submission. Many others who made submissions against the original Coles development application are eligible to

join the legal battle but have not elected to do so. However, they would most likely applaud and support the eﬀorts of the council and Village Fair Investments. Businesses that made submissions include businesses such as Radsby Services (the parent company of Banjo’s bakery), Aldi, Fresh & Save, PCR Development Pty Ltd, Neddy’s Nosebag, I Luv Nails, Bargain Max, Mrs Browns Espresso and Bar, The Healthy Guru, Plus Fitness 24/7, Beerwah Newsagency, Beerwah Pharmacy, Beerwah Medical Centre Pharmacy, Coochin Creek Fruitgrowers Cooperative, Hinterland Body and Soul, Glasshouse Pizzeria, Glasshouse Post Oﬀice and Beerwah commercial building owners Lindsay and Polly Powell and Joan and Wally Tucker. GC&M News will bring you more details on the appeal as they come to hand.

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300 carparks on the way at Landsborough THE new railway carpark at Landsborough may be closer than we thought after an announcement by Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt on the imminent start of the project. After GC&M News reported that the ﬁrst stages in the Beerburrum to Nambour railway upgrade would include the new 300-carpark facility on the eastern side of the railway line, Mr Hunt was pleased to relay that, in fact, early works are just around the corner. “Just this month we’ve seen demolition and vegetation removal begin at Landsborough, which will be home to a new 300-space park ‘n’ ride facility,” Mr Hunt said. “Pre-construction activities on the $550.8 million Beerburrum to Nambour Rail upgrade (B2N) are now under way, with early construction on stage one of the project (between Beerburrum and Beerwah) expected to begin early 2022, with major construction to follow.” The area is currently surrounded by barrier fencing, with several buildings earmarked for demolition and some vegetation to be removed, which will take up to six weeks to complete. During this work, fauna spotters will be on-hand to make sure any wildlife is looked after. A Department of Transport and Main Roads construction notice shows that the demolition and clearing works will occur Monday-Saturday from 6am6pm and that some noise and dust could be created at times. The jointly funded project will deliver beneﬁts to both road and rail users through track duplication and road improvements, increasing the frequency of train services on the Sunshine Coast and alleviating pressure on the Bruce Highway.

Community bank for Beerwah? By Lea Parkes IN the past few years, the local banking landscape has changed significantly across the hinterland. With the closing of five bank branches, including both the ANZ and Suncorp branches at Beerwah and Maleny as well as the shutting down of Westpac at Beerwah, some locals have become frustrated by the lack of choice and reduced in-person banking services available in our communities. Local businessperson and former Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce president Ursula Starkovsky has decided the time is right for the area to establish its own community bank and is calling on others to get involved with the process. Ursula has been investigating how to establish a Heritage Bank community branch in one of our local townships. First, she needs to get four or five interested individuals willing to become part of a steering group to help establish the project and gauge the viability of establishing a community branch. If this process is successful, then a public company is formed and registered, and capital of about $500,000 would need to be raised to fund the community’s share in the venture. Investors would be able to invest a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $10,000. Ursula is confident that a community bank would be enthusiastically supported by our local community, not just because it would provide another local banking option but because of the additional community benefit via the contribution of profits back into community groups and organisations. If you would be interested in getting involved contact Ursula on 0459 995 979 or email starkov@bigpond.com

“My community can look forward to better access to rail services, more park ‘n’ ride facilities and station improvements on the North Coast line by 2025, weather and construction conditions permitting,” Mr Hunt said. More information is available at www.tmr.qld.gov. au/projects/beerburrum-to-nambour-rail-upgradestage-1

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Beerwah’s million-dollar meeting place BEERWAH’S newest million-dollar facility, the Beerwah Community Meeting Place, was oﬀicially opened on Thursday, September 23. It was brought to life by a $1.65 million grant from the Queensland Government’s Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package. The facility will oﬀer a unique space for residents and community groups to catch up by the water. Deputy Mayor Cr Rick Baberowski couldn’t contain his excitement during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, saying the facility will be a major addition to the Beerwah town centre. “This building will be part of the community heart of Beerwah where we can see our community culture, arts and heritage come to life in a lake-side precinct that already hosts the Beerwah Library, community hall and Turner Park,” Cr Baberowski said.

“Inspired by the natural environment that surrounds us, the Beerwah Community Meeting Place’s design takes into account the winter sun, summer shade, natural breezes and landscape to ensure all who use this space are comfortable. “It’s also great to see that these ﬂexible, multi-functional and adaptable indoor/outdoor meeting areas and social spaces will suit all sorts of group sizes and needs. “I’m very grateful to everyone involved in planning and delivering this people-focused project and I look forward to the many initiatives that emanate from its use,” Cr Baberowski said. The meeting place is next to Beerwah Library at 25 Peachester Rd and is now available for bookings.

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WHAT a great night we had at our AGM and dinner in early September. A creative and delicious menu was put together by Hideaway Weddings, with local produce supplied by our generous growers. A huge thank you to our sponsors, members, guests and producers who joined us for the occasion. This AGM saw us welcome in a new committee and farewell some longstanding and loyal committee members. Special thanks to Ursula Starkovsky, Ann Ross, Lisa Grigor and Deb Taylor who have given generously of their time to serve their local business community. We are grateful for all the hours they have contributed collectively over many years, and we are also delighted to welcome our new committee members. Our 2021/2022 committee members are: Brett Piercy - Hinterland Accountants & Advisors Sue Schlapa – formerly Pasta D’vine Judy Tomlinson - Glasshouse Country Tours

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and advocating on behalf of our members with a united voice. Our chamber this year will also form a sub-committee to focus specifically on our Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme, which is currently up for review. If you are interested in being engaged with our chamber in this way, please don’t hesitate to contact us. More information about this process will be available soon. We are excited about the continual growth of our chamber as more businesses see value in joining likeminded people, working to support and enhance business growth and opportunities across our region. If you would like to be part of your Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce, join us via our website www.glasshousecountrychamber.com.au We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Special thanks to Lisa, Ann, Ursula and Deb

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Funeral streams adapted to a COVID world By Jack Waters IT’S been clear for some time that COVID-19 is here to stay, with businesses and entire industries forced to adapt to meet the ever-changing demands brought about by the pandemic. The death care industry is no different, with new innovative methods drastically changing the way it will operate for years to come. Possibly the biggest change to come out of COVID-19 is the growth of funeral streaming services, which make it possible for family members and friends to attend the funeral from the safety of their own homes. Local funeral company Gregson & Weight, located in Caloundra, Buderim, Noosa and Nambour, have offered live streaming for several years at no extra charge to families. General manager Luke Gregson said live streaming opened another avenue for those wishing to attend a service without having to worry about the current restrictions in place. “With COVID lockdowns it has really offered some great comfort to family members and other members of the public who have been unable to personally attend funeral services,” Luke said. “We have also been offering mobile streaming if the service is at another location and a couple of the local churches have also been able to stream directly to our website when needed. “With more families living separately around the country and the world, the live streaming has been a really positive initiative and is here to stay,” he said.

Alex Medcalf and George Inggs have been at the forefront of the funeral streaming industry for a number of years after forming Naoca in 2018 while working together at Traditional Funerals in Brisbane. Naoca projects engineer Matt Vaughan-Jones said Naoca was basically YouTube for funerals, allowing people to be part of the service when they would otherwise be left out. “We work directly with the funeral homes. They organise the livestreams through our online platform and take care of the actual ﬁlming of the service or outsource it to a professional live streamer,” Matt said. “Our platform makes the whole thing easier than people think. The funeral industry isn’t known for being on the cutting edge of technology and we make live streaming easy for them.” Matt said there was already a market for funeral live streaming before the pandemic, with COVID-19 only accelerating its growth through necessity. “When COVID hit we had no choice but to ride the wave and respond to the explosion in demand,” he said. “In one sense we were ahead of the curve because funeral streaming wasn’t as popular as it is today. “We are already seeing a huge uptake of streaming and we’ve had viewers from all over the world. “And it’s not just opportunities for online funeral attendees. There’s even more value for the funeral homes who are now able to provide better support to families, reach a wider audience and grow their business,” Matt said.

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A NEW development proposal to Sunshine Coast Council over part of a large lot in Maleny, fronting Bridge Creek Road from the intersection with Palm Street, promises ample space for the family. In a shift away from sardine-style development, the subdivision will create 34 new lots with block sizes starting at a generous 800m2 up to 1,500m2. The largest of the 34 lots will be a 5ha rural block, as it sits within a section currently zoned as rural. On this block, the planning report specifies that all identified remnant vegetation and koala habitat is to be retained. This provision will provide an attractive rural westerly outlook for the subdivision, ensuring that the Maleny character is maintained. To read more about the proposal go to https:// developmenti.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search for RAL21/0101. This development comes on top of recent proposals for 65 housing lots off Bunya Street and a multiple dwelling (23 units) and rooming accommodation (70 beds) application on Teak Street.

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A fond farewell after 30 years at Mooloolah school THE Mooloolah State School community recently farewelled five long-term staff members who are retiring after many years of committed service to both the school and the local community. GC&M News caught up with Jenny Wilson who was involved in the school as a parent, before being employed as a teacher aide more than three decades ago. How does it feel to be retiring after more than 30 years at the same school? I find it hard to believe that it has been 30 years! I first became involved with the school well before my children started there, when the community were trying to get the old prep building to be used as the kindy. Thank goodness this didn’t happen as the kindy ended up with a lovely new building and the school is still using that old demountable that was moved to the new school temporarily 36 year ago. At thee moment

I feel excited and a little scared about retiring but look forward to doing some relaxing and trips in our caravan. How has it been to both live and work in your community? When we moved to Mooloolah over 40 years ago I didn’t know anyone, so through being involved first through playgroup and then the school I have met so many wonderful people. Then there are all the kids, who have made coming to school every day so much fun. I love walking down the street and you hear a little voice calling out “hello Mrs Wilson” or they’re waving at my car as I drive past. Mooloolah really is a very friendly town to live in. What has it been like to have both your children and grandchildren go through the school? I started work at the school the year my youngest daughter Kylee was in year 1 but had always helped dau iin my son’s classrooms since they started. Over the yyears there have been quite a few members of staff have their children go through the school, though h I don’t know of anyone else who has had their grandchildren too. g I really enjoyed being able to be so involved with all tthe kids through their primary school years, though II’m not so sure that the boys would agree when they were getting into trouble because there was no way they could hide this from me or their little sister! It really was the perfect job when the kids were at school because I was able to work while they were at school and have the school holidays off with them.

It really isn’t uncommon to have children of former students starting school, so when I say “I remember when your mum or dad went to school here” they look quite amazed. What changes have you seen in 30 years? So many changes. There seems to be a lot more pressure on teachers and students now. There seems to be a lot more assessments, though this is explained very clearly to even the very young students, exactly what they are doing and how to do well. I think when I ﬁrst started the role of teacher aide it was very much to support the teacher in the classroom and while we still do this, most teacher aides now also have a more specialised role in the school and look after various programs or areas allocated to them. I’d like to say thank you to everyone for the memories, lots of wonderful memories!

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SOS … Save Our Sportsground!

By Jack Waters

THE Beerwah Sportsground Management Committee (BSMC) needs your support. The committee is a group of volunteers from the clubs and groups who regularly use the Beerwah Sportsground. They are on the financial cliff edge with Sunshine Coast Council restrictions stopping many events and activities at the ground that would normally fund the committee to look after the community facility. The committee receives limited funding from the council, relying on raising funds through others using the grounds. After two years of battling bureaucracy, the committee has won a concession from the council, which will prepare a land management plan to formalise acceptable uses under the lease the BSMC holds over the sportsground. However … the council has stipulated that the community must be in favour of the sportsground being used for the identified range of extra activities (other than sport) and that support must be made loud and clear. The council has engaged consulting company CPR Group to undertake community consultation. The list of identified activities includes caravan club rallies (including overnight camping), motorcycle club rallies (including overnight camping), Sunshine Coast Kennel Club (including overnight camping), community barbeques, pony club events (including overnight camping), fundraisers/charity events, volunteer events, charity sports days, carols by candlelight, rugby league club fundraising events, circuses, rodeos, trade shows, caravan/motorhome shows, motor car shows and community movie events. These events bring tourists and visitors to the area, who in turn spend their money in local businesses.

THE old tree fig tree overlooking Glass House State School on Coonowrin Road could be in the final few days of its long life with Sunshine Coast Council to decide on its future in the wake of a new housing development. Concerned resident and Glass House Mountains local Calani Payton has created a petition, which has already acquired 517 signatures, opposing the removal of the tree. Calani said she was told by thee council that the tree could be saved if she presented enough signatures as well as testimonials as to why the tree was important. “There has been a lot of housing development around our Glass House Mountains recently. New estates are appearing around every corner and while we welcome new neighbours, we do not welcome the loss of one,” Calani said. “The fig tree protects biodiversity allowing all kinds of Australian fauna to call it home and a year-round food source. The possums living in our roof travel up this tree nightly, birds flutter

in and out constantly, and this visual buﬀer from heat has sheltered school children for a very long time. “The council has yet to approve the removal of the tree, let’s aim to persuade them otherwise,” Calani said. The petition can be signed here www. change.org/p/local-council-prevent-thesenseless-murder-of-a-centurian-tree

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The events listed give locals entertainment and activities for children and youth, and raise funds for local charities and causes – the Beerwah Charity Sports Day being one prime example. The committee needs your help to let the council know that you support the BSMC and its proposed activities. Cr Rick Baberowski is pleased that clarity will soon the reached. “It’s not easy to navigate a way through the state government’s strict regulations designed to protect both the public and private sector interests but I think we’re getting there,” he said. “Now is the time for the community to provide their feedback on how they feel about the potentially expanded scope of future events at the grounds. All working together we can get it done.” The committee needs your help to let the council know that you support the BSMC and its proposed activities. All you need to do is send an email to beerwahsportsground@crpgroup. com.au saying that you support the proposed uses for the grounds and that they will benefit the whole community. Ask everyone you know to do the same. Send messages to businesses, caravan groups, motorcycle clubs, car clubs, sporting organisations … anyone who can show their support. If the CPR Group can tell the council the community is overwhelmingly in support of the uses going ahead, the council will have to support the sportsground committee and give it the approval to keep the grounds afloat. The alternative is that the results will tell the council that people aren’t interested, which means it won’t approve the uses and the committee will face financial ruin. And that’s not an outcome anyone wants to see.

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THERE is a native American proverb that says: “Those who tell stories rule the world”. It is something Beerwahbased ghostwriter Roxanne McCartyO’Kane has felt in her soul for as long as she can remember. On September 23, Roxanne was awarded the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Micro Small Business Woman of the Year at a gala night at The Events Centre Caloundra. After sharing people’s stories both in print and online as a journalist since 2007, Roxanne moved into ghostwriting non-ﬁction books in 2018 and has been running her business full-time since the end of 2019. “For the past 14 years as a journalist, I have helped to tell stories that have shocked, educated, inspired, uplifted and cautioned as well as passed on the wisdom of the person I am working with,” Roxanne said. “Now, as a businesswoman, ghostwriter and writing mentor, I can take that to a whole new level and help aspiring authors to connect with themselves, their stories and their readers in a powerful way that transforms everyone involved. “I encourage you all to stand up and own your story – warts and all – because

THE community-based Maleny Pathways Working Group received an overwhelming response to its recent survey assessing the safety and accessibility of getting around Maleny without a car. The 409 responses have been collated into a comprehensive report that shows a notable absence of safe, connecting pathways in Maleny. Report findings will be presented at a public forum hosted by Maleny Forums in the Maleny Community Centre on Monday, October 18. Report co-author Cath Ovenden is keen for people to hear the survey results first-hand and give further valuable input before the group finalises the report. Cath said it was clear Maleny people felt strongly about the issue with 6% of residents completing the survey. “We look forward to presenting the results and taking questions from the floor,” Cath said. Maleny’s population has doubled since 1991. The town was recently voted as Australia’s most welcoming

Photo courtesy of Empire Art Photography the world right now, more than ever, needs authentic storytellers just like you to be bold, brave and be the change you want to see,” Roxanne said. To ﬁnd out more about Roxanne’s business and upcoming courses she is oﬀering head to her website www.roxannewriter.com.au

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town by ‘Australian Traveller’. Spending in Maleny increased by 20% in the January-March quarter compared with the same period in 2020. “The population and tourism increase, coupled with the fact there has been no signiﬁcant spending on pathways in Maleny for more than 12 years, means there are urgent community safety issues,” Cath said. “Residents and tourists expect to be able to easily and safely walk to and around our beautiful town. This is not possible at the moment.” Local councillor Winston Johnson has accepted an invitation to attend the forum and will answer community questions. The ﬁnal report will be circulated widely to Sunshine Coast Council and state government representatives. What: Public Forum When: Monday, October 18, 5.30–6.30pm Where: Maleny Community Centre hall Cost: Free. Registration essential at www.trybooking.com/BUITD All welcome

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ADDRESSING ISSUES OF COMMUNITY CONCERN Maleny Forums has initiated groups with various interests. 4RS INITIATIVE GROUP is focused on the key issues of REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE and REPAIR. Key focus areas and priorities are currently being developed. NBN WORKING GROUP is preparing a submission to the federal government’s Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee highlighting the pressing NBN issues faced by Maleny residents. Support from Maleny Commerce and Sunshine Coast Council’s head of strategy Bill Haddrill has been promised. The working group is keen for active new members. PATHWAYS WORKING GROUP received 409 responses to its recent survey assessing accessibility and safety of Maleny pathways. Survey results will be presented at a public forum on Monday October 18 (details below). PARKING WORKING GROUP identified parking issues in Maleny. Feedback has been provided to Sunshine Coast Council representatives. TRAFFIC FLOW WORKING GROUP researched Maleny’s traffic flow issues and presented a comprehensive report to Sunshine Coast Council representatives. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING WORKING GROUP Following input from this group, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has repainted two Maple Street crossings, installed new high visibility crossing signs and changed two car parking spaces into motorcycle parking near Peace of Green to improve safety. Work continues with Sunshine Coast Council and TMR.

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Maleny Film Society celebrates 30 years

The BIG Beach Cleanup

COMMUNITY organisations such as the Maleny Film Society (MFS) could not exist without dedicated volunteers like Nora Julien and Jill Morris (pictured). Nora and Jill are founding members and passionate supporters of MFS, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The enthusiasm and commitment of about 40 volunteers and more than 300 members make MFS one of the largest ﬁlm societies in Australia. The society has come a long way since the early days of 16mm ﬁlm reels to its current commercial cinema-quality projection and sound.

THE BIG Beach Cleanup next month will be a call to action to make a positive impact on our oceans and its inhabitants. Gather your mates to join in the fun at the cleanup on Saturday, October 16 from 9am-1pm at Happy Valley Caloundra. You can chill out to live tunes as you remove debris from the beach and then bag yourself some free goodies for your efforts. This is an opportunity to become a citizen scientist, learn about plastic-free alternatives, take part in free workshops and meet likeminded individuals keen to make a difference in the world. The free event is collectively aimed at highlighting the huge problem of marine debris and plastic pollution. The event is hosted by Visionary Ocean Warriors, a not-for-profit informal group of mainly school-aged kids who have been engaging the local Caloundra community for more than four years. The group highlights the threat of marine pollution and empowers members of the community to make a difference. The group’s goal is to advocate for marine animals and the health of our oceans. Visionary Ocean Warriors will be joined by other community groups at the cleanup, all working together towards a healthier ocean and planet. At the event you will be able to meet amazing crew members from Sea Shepherd, an international non-profit marine conservation organisation campaigning to defend, conserve and protect the world’s oceans. They will answer questions and highlight volunteer opportunities to take further action. Every clean up participant will receive a free Boomerang Bag that can be filled with donated items from the onsite pre-loved shop – a great incentive to participate and help reduce the number of items heading to landfill.

Maleny Film Society volunteers, Nora Julien and Jill Morris

The Maleny Community Centre in the centre of town is a wonderful venue for the society. Silent movies were screened in the hall in the 1930s when it was the first in a rural community to gain a cinema licence. Today, MFS continues this important cultural and community tradition with the best of world cinema. The introduction of a Saturday 3pm matinee has ensured as many people as possible can enjoy the MFS program. The matinees have now attracted a new cohort of movie-goers who prefer an afternoon session. Unfortunately, MFS was unable to continue offering meals at evening screenings due to COVID restrictions. The committee was keen to maintain the sense of community at the evening screenings so now has tables set up so patrons can bring their own dinner or take-away when doors open at 6pm. The licensed bar is available in the evening and the MFS tradition of homemade slices with tea or coffee continues for both sessions. Non-members can now book tickets online or at the Maleny Visitors Centre from midday Friday. Tickets may also be available at the door if not sold out. The full program and membership details are available at www.malenyfilmsociety.info

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Fantastic prizes will also be on oﬀer for the most debris collected and most unusual items found. The super Mend-it Café will be operating on the day for members of the community to bring along clothing that needs simple repairs. While all the action takes place, there will be live music from young local musicians and marine debris art will be displayed using rubbish found on the beach to highlight and raise awareness of items frequently left behind to litter Sunshine Coast beaches. An AUSMAP microplastic study will take place at 9am. This is a citizen science initiative that involves sieving sections of the beach to capture small pieces of plastic known as microplastics. All marine debris collected will be documented into the Tangaroa Blue Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) to help address the major causes of local marine pollution. Visionary Ocean Warriors has been recognised as a Sunshine Coast Council Ocean Champion for its ongoing contributions to reduce marine and plastic pollution and the event is proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council. The inclusion of live music, information stalls and free workshops will aim to encourage community members to participate in the cleanup, especially those who would normally not consider it or who have never engaged in a cleanup. Free tickets for The BIG Beach Cleanup are available via Eventbrite. Like and follow Visionary Ocean Warriors on Facebook and Instagram for event highlights and news. Opportunities will be available to volunteer. Contact: Debbie Ives 0400 027 591 Email: visionaryoceanwarrior@gmail.com Tickets: www.eventbrite.com. au/e/the-big-beach-cleanuptickets-168832583803

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Eyes of the tree THE recent intersection upgrade outside the Beerwah State School required the removal of trees and vegetation as part of the road widening works. The cultural heritage team from the Department of Transport and Main Roads worked collaboratively with the Kabi Kabi First Nations People and the Beerwah State School executive team to preserve a section of one of the oldest trees. The tree was treated and laid outside the school hall to acknowledge its significance and celebrate its history, which were lost in the roadworks project.

New bowling mats for Maleny Bowls Club A ceremony was held to recognise its installation, which included a Kabi Kabi performance, a Welcome to Country and a story titled ‘From the eyes of the tree’, which detailed the long life of the tree and all it had observed in the area over the years. This important learning and reflection place was made possible through collaboration with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, the Kabi Kabi Aboriginal Corporation, Helping Hands Beerwah, Beerwah State School P&C Association and Beerwah Print.

MICHAEL Reck of RE/MAX Hinterland in Maleny recently presented the Maleny Bowls Club with a full set of new mats. Club chairperson Wendy Bulger, who received the mats on behalf of the club, said the club was very pleased to have RE/MAX Hinterland support them in this way. “Our mats have been looking a bit shabby recently and being over 10 years old and used regularly, we really needed a new set,” Wendy said. “We were delighted when Michael Reck and Mark Clayton of RE/MAX said they would pay for the mats.” Michael said the business was especially pleased to support the local bowls club. “The club has been going for almost 85 years and has a great reputation for being a friendly, sociable and hospitable place where the quality of bowling is high,” Michael said. “We have an ongoing commitment to our local hinterland communities and help out whenever we can.” Mats are an essential part of playing bowls. They are used to protect the green and bowlers must keep one foot on the mat when they deliver a bowl. “These mats are of an excellent quality and we look forward to using them for many years,” Wendy said.

Wendy Bulger and Michael Reck from RE/MAX Hinterland “We love the new mats so much that we will be checking for dirty shoes before we let bowlers step on them,” she joked. The club welcomes anyone to come and bowl with the members. Contact the club to find out more.

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Quota Club Caloundra Maleny Visitors CLUB members recently elected a new Information Centre committee for the club’s 10th year in the community. Quota is an inclusive, friendly club that provides social interaction with community fundraising activities such as barbeques, cocktail evenings and morning teas. Motivating speakers attend club meetings to generate interest in the community. New members are welcome to come join the club’s social coﬀee mornings, held on the ﬁrst Friday of the month at 10.15am. Business meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Caloundra Power Boat Club. To become a new member, volunteer or sponsor, or for further information on Quota or QuoCKa, contact Karen on 0451 075 677 or Dianne on 0407 229 879.

New committee members Dianne Bennett, Tracie Mason, Jan Woodhouse and Karen Zeier

Graham Gardner and guest speaker Rob Outridge VOLUNTEERS from the Maleny Visitors Information Centre gathered for their annual general meeting (AGM) on September 7 at King Ludwig’s German Restaurant on Mountain View Road, Maleny. The centre gave a big thank you to Barbara and Klaus Lutze at King Ludwig’s for their support over many years, including the wonderful morning tea enjoyed before the meeting. The AGM included reports from president Scott Lanyon and treasurer Leanne King. The volunteers enjoyed an informative address by Rob Outridge from Maleny IGA. Rob provided interesting information regarding his youth, early days and the progress of IGA in Maleny.

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A LARGE group of ladies from the Logan VIEW Club joined us for a fun day at our September lunch. Our next outing will be on October 6 when we will meet at the park in Page Street Glass House Mountains at 10am for a sausage sizzle and games morning. Our club raises funds for The Smith Family and the Learning for Life program in all their activities. Any ladies interested in coming along to one of our events or who would like to join our club should contact Jill on 0417 793 708 or Janet on 0448 845 303. You can also visit our website www.view.org.au or take a look at our Facebook page.

Robyn, Beth, Tash and Brenda Photo by Charles Russell

Bunches of blessings Contributed by Charles Russell

LANDSBOROUGH Seventh Day Adventist Church members recently created floral bunches of blessings were also recently put together and bunches of fresh flowers distributed to people in the community. The flowers were personally delivered to lonely, homebound and unwell individuals to remind them that they are loved and not forgotten. This is a regular event of the church. If you would like to support this activity or know someone who would like to receive flowers, contact Charles Russell 0407 101 845.

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Experienced forester and Local Land Services NSW’s external relations manager Megan Graham will administer the community grants program. Although there may be the more obvious organisations that have suitable projects for the grants, such as men’s sheds, recreation clubs or environmental groups, Megan is still encouraging HQP communities to develop a project idea and apply by October 31. Applicants will be notiﬁed of their application status on November 15, with successful projects to be completed by May 30 2022. To check eligibility and for more information, visit www.responsiblewood.org.au/ community-grants-program

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Show some love for Pineapple Country By Sonia Isaacs Clark PINEAPPLE Country is set to return on Sunday October 17 for yet another stellar afternoon of live music featuring some of the brightest stars of the Australian country music scene. Get ready to kick back from 11.30am until 6pm on the rolling hills and natural amphitheatre of the Big Pineapple’s Diablo Oasis for this family-friendly outdoor gathering, which also supports our live entertainment industry. Organised by long-term live music industry champions Jack Rabbit Events and Solbar, Pineapple Country features a seriously impressive line-up of homegrown talent including local artists Kim McCartin, Jen Mize, Benji and Soni Pocock from The Vibe along with multi-award-winning headliners and Aussie country music legends, Troy Cassar-Daley and Busby Marou. Beerwah local and event manager at Jack Rabbit Events, Shelly Le Vesconte, said the upcoming event was a great opportunity to have some fun with family and friends. Shelley said it was also an opportunity to show some real support for local suppliers and live music professionals who have been struggling to stay buoyant against a tide of COVID-19 cancellations, regulations and red tape impacting the industry in recent times. Shelly is an event and music industry expert with an extensive resume including event management roles at big ticket drawcards such as the Woodford Folk Festival and the Big Pineapple Music Festival. She is clearly passionate about putting on great events not only to entertain but also provide a platform for local suppliers and is committed to ensuring the ongoing sustainability of events in the local area.

“One of the biggest hurdles for local promoters and the live entertainment industry, apart from the obvious uncertainty around COVID-19, was the challenge around additional fees and red tape for regulation, compliance and extra government-regulated charges on top of the expected costs to put on events,” Shelly said. This had added an additional burden to the already challenging landscape for live events in recent years, she said. “There seems to be an inequity in the events playing ﬁeld at a local level, with private entities or long-term industry professionals not always dealt the same hand when it came to support and regulation requirements. “I would love to see the government support the music and event industry more, by waving fees and charges and by supporting small businesses who operate locally,” Shelly said. Community members who want to support local entertainment can show some love for live music by buying tickets to events. If there is any reason Pineapple Country cannot go ahead refunds will be oﬀered. Tickets for Pineapple Country on October 17 are on sale now from $75 plus booking fee (children under 12 free) and can be purchased via www.tickets.oztix.com.au

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Centre Cost: Free Info: /malenyprintmakers An exhibition by the Maleny Printmakers is under way showcasing an assortment of reptiles and amphibian species interpreted as handmade fine art prints of varying size, colour and printmaking method. Exhibiting artists are Julie Hanrahan, Neville Field, Cholena Hughes, Jenni Matthews, Jillian Bergman, Karen Shaw, Jenny Eurell and Di Collier. Night Croaker by Jillian Bergman

Time: 11am both days Sat-Sun Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road Glass House Mountains 2-3 Cost: $15 Info: 5420 8600 or www.thedramamerchant.com.au The Drama Merchant stumbles across an old recording while rummaging through vintage collections of a young travelling bushman called Norman who travelled from Melbourne to Queensland during the peak of the economic depression in 1920s

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GLASSHOUSE Country Bowls Club games director Dave Hayes reckons lawn bowls is the perfect sport the whole family can enjoy together. Dave says it’s a great way for people of all ages and abilities to have fun and stay active in a friendly and social setting. On Sunday October 10 the club will host a free comeand-try day from 11am–1pm. Club members will be on hand to give a few tips, and bar and dining options will be available throughout the day. Whether you fancy having a competitive go or an easy-going social game in a supportive and friendly atmosphere, lawns bowls may be the new hobby for you. Dave says one of the great things about the sport is that it’s easy on the body but still offers enough challenges for those wishing to extend their game skills. “We love seeing the grandkids come along and play alongside their grandparents, and it’s a great game the whole family can enjoy, suitable for ages 10-110,” Dave said. To encourage more families to get involved, juniors (up to age 18) who join the club will get free membership for the first year, with coaching available through the week. As well the social aspect, the club also has a competitive side where individual and team members enter representative competitions. To find out more call 5496 9311 or visit the club’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/ glasshousecountrybowlsclub.com.au The club is located at 10 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains.

THE Animal Justice Party is calling on environmentally aware residents in the region to attend its upcoming environmental awareness evening on October 4. The event will be held at BCC Cinema, Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza. It will begin at 5.30pm with a screening of the award-winning documentary ‘I am Greta’, which follows teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg on her global crusade for change. The screening will be followed by an interactive panel discussion hosted by Maroochydore House of Representatives candidate Tash Poole, and environmental leaders from the Sunshine Coast area working to address issues in our community. Tash is an animal advocate, law student and a passionate Sunshine Coast local whose goal is to create longevity, sustainability and harmony for animals, the environment and the community. Tickets for the event cost $30, which includes $20 ﬁlm admission, an $8 fundraiser contribution to the Animal Justice Party Queensland and a $2 booking fee. This is one of many events hosted by the Animal Justice Party Queensland that continues to campaign for animals and actively contest wildlife destruction, factory farming, live exports and animal abuse at a government policy level. Tickets and more information about the October 4 event are available at https://bit.ly/3h1pM5r

River School Spring Fair

GET along to Maleny’s River School Spring Fair on Saturday October 23 for a good dose of fun and relaxation. The festivities kick oﬀ at 10am and roll through to 3pm, with entertainment, stalls and activities to enjoy. There’ll be live local music and games on the oval for all ages as well as story time, a colouring zone or the opportunity to make your own jewellery and slime. There will also be delicious food, amazing coﬀee and homemade lemonade for sale. Parking is limited at the school, so hop on a shuttle bus from Maleny Showground, Cooke Park or the Palm Street depot stop. Buses will loop all day from 9.45am for a gold coin donation.

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Time: 8am-2pm Where: Maleny RSL Hall, Bunya Street Maleny Info: /MalenyMarket Open rain, hail or shine! Enjoy a coffee while you stroll around more than 25 indoor stalls selling an eclectic mix of locally produced arts and crafts, antiques, collectables, books, clothing and more. Fresh well-priced produce on sale outside. Enquires 0448 423 919

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Time: 8am-12noon Where: Near CWA Hall, Simpson Street Info: /QCWABeerwah Delightful community market showcasing CWA traditional baked goods, locally produced art, homewares, skincare and more. Live music, great coffee, free kids activities

Time: 7am-12noon Where: 316 Witta Road (old Witta School) Info: /wittamarket Showcasing the best in small producers on the Blackall Range, wide selection of organic, homemade and locally grown produce

Local artists flourish at markets THE Beerwah Tower Green Market has gone from strength to strength despite the turbulent year we have experienced. With three markets left for 2021, be sure to head to the Tower Green in Simpson Street and check out what local artists and producers have to offer. The markets are held on the second Saturday of each month from 8am-12noon at the CWA Hall and adjoining Tower Green.

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The emphasis is on locally handmade or home grown goods. Start out designers and makers are welcome to attend. With close to 30 stalls, there is something for everyone. It’s not too early to start your Christmas shopping with the amazing array of beautiful jjewellery, homewares, plants and produce. Be sure to make a stop at the next Beerwah Tower Green Market on October 9. All inquiries to 0400 027 591.

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I UNDERSTAND that it is advertising that pays for newspapers and commercial television. I know this. Everyone knows this. Advertising pays for what you and I read, especially in community newspapers. However, it is the signage advertising, or should I say “shameless self-promotion” by real estate agents that has ultimately led me to share my frustration in this letter. What is going on with these garishly hot pink ‘For Sale’ signs littered all over the place across our rural setting? Suddenly, walking along Simpson Street in Beerwah at high noon is akin to walking past the Pink Pussycat in Kings Cross, Sydney at midnight without the fun! If hot pink is your colour, lovely. Everyone likes hot pink from time to time but having it in your face day in day out on your local wanderings has me wishing I were colour-blind. If I may, and forgive me for speaking candidly here, as well as being ‘outthere’ I will give it a red hot (not hot pink) go at what I would like to see happen with real estate signage: 1. Just put a sign up outside a dwelling saying ‘For Sale’, a smiley face and a phone number, then wait for the phone to ring or email to arrive. 2. (Optional) When the dwelling is under contract, put a nice sticker on it horizontally, not at an angle for us to read as we are trying to safely drive by. 3. (And this is the killer) Once the property is sold – take the sign down. There is no need at all for a ‘Sold’ sticker at another 45-degree angle on a sign that has been up there since Adam was a boy. No need. The dwelling is sold. Do you know why we know? There is no absurdly coloured sign with a smiley face, phone number, email, twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tinder where one stood prior. Are garishly coloured signs even approved by council? Mick Procter Beerwah

Inter-urban break

I WOULD like to congratulate Cliff Snick on his excellent letter in the GC&M News September 14 edition. Cliff highlights the concerns many of us have regarding rapid urban development in our region. The majority of the area located between Elimbah and Beerwah is currently designated as outside of the SEQ urban footprint and is supposed to be set aside to provide an inter-urban break between the suburbs of Greater Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Unfortunately, both our current state government and local council seem very development focused so one must wonder how long this current plan will be adhered to as we all know money talks and BS walks! Christian Henderson Beerburrum I would like to fully support Cliff Snick’s letter (GC&M News, September 14). Cliff presents a very realistic view of probably what will happen with new residential development in the Glasshouse Country area. As Cliff ’s letter highlights, we have wonderful historic and culturally significant attractions in our region. National parks, great bush walks, iconic geological formations and, probably more importantly, fascinating Indigenous history. Urban encroachment is a major concern that we are experiencing now. The pineapples and the macadamias are disappearing bit by bit. On May 8, 2019 the Glass House Visitor Information Centre held its 10-year anniversary celebrations. Our three area politicians – federal, state and local – all made fine speeches. All of their focus was on the uniqueness of our region and how vital it was to preserve and promote this uniqueness. You could call it a declaration. The attraction of our beautiful area will be lost if urban development is allowed to continue. The plan to establish connecting walking tracks between park areas is starting to

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become a pipe dream. Well, dear pollies, it’s over to you. What are you really made of? We heard what you all said on May 8, 2019. John Quinn Glass House Mountains

Thanks

THANK you seems so inadequate when it comes to Lea Parkes and Greg ‘Brownie’ Brown and their 17 years of stewardship of the Glasshouse Country & Maleny News. They have turned a good local rag into a great service to our community. As Queenslanders turn off print news, Lea and Brownie have kept us engaged. And, yes, they’ve also taken the leap into the digital world. Members of Parliament have strange partnerships with journalists and editors – we need them but we don’t always like what they say about us. I can honestly say Lea and Brownie have always been respectful and professional, and if I was a recipient of bad media it was more than likely I deserved it. I wish them all the success in the future whatever it may bring and hope that our paths continue to cross. I just have one final request of them – please find new owners who share your passion for our community and for telling it how it is! Andrew Powell Member for Glass House

Respect for neighbours

IT’S a pity that the pictured sign at the Maleny Golf Club is not prominently displayed on the front gate. It is displayed at one of its side entrances where no one can see it. I refer to the well-intentioned call for the members to “respect their neighbours”. Pity the users of the golf club do not abide by this aspiration. The pedestrians on Obi Lane Maleny are very often verbally abused by some golf club users when they are accessing the club when asked to slow down. I experienced this on the morning of September 11 and was subjected to

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a torrent of verbal abuse with several expletives using the F word. This was in front of a resident of Obi Lane, who was out walking her dog. I am told that the person in question is a serial oﬀender and has abused other walkers who have asked him to slow down. It’s a pity that the Maleny Police and the golf club have done nothing to stop the excessive speed at which golf club users drive in and out of the club down Obi Lane. It won’t be long before a pedestrian is severely injured down that road. Roy Clogstoun Maleny

VAD legislation

CONGRATULATIONS on the passing of the Voluntary Euthanasia Bill. It has always been a matter of individual right-of-choice and this still needs to be elevated. The present proposed legislation is still a long way short of respecting individual rights because it insists that people must be in a state of pain and suffering before they can apply for assisted euthanasia. That defies the right of people to avoid such suffering in the first place. That is ethically and morally unacceptable. It is fundamental to avoid disaster – not wait for it to occur before acting. The policy of the current VAD legislation ignores this. Delaying the introduction of it until 2023 is insulting. Therefore, the involvement of the medical profession has no influence other than to diagnose the oncoming inevitability of a life of pain, suffering and debilitation. It is essential that the assisted dying decision-making

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then be completely left in the hands of the individual facing a pending life of suﬀering. The dominating nature of the medical profession has no say in the victims’ right to decide their future. If we are to achieve ethical administration of individual rights, this voluntary euthanasia legislation must be updated in the very near future. Give us all the right to avoid pain and suﬀering. John R Brodie JP Beerwah

Generosity of Maleny people

ON Friday afternoon, September 17, I was at the pay desk of a busy service station in Maleny. The customer before me was having considerable trouble with her card, which was being declined for no apparent reason. It was concluded that the problem was with the bank and not the service station’s equipment. The customer eventually left to sort out this problem with the bank. I was a customer at the same bank and had the same problem. To my amazement, the lovely lady behind me, a complete stranger to me and not knowing how much my bill was, offered to pay for my fuel! Fortunately, I had just exactly the amount in cash in my purse. With all this confusion and hold up, there was now a considerable queue of customers waiting to pay their bill. Whatever they may have been feeling, there were no complaints from any of them and the young man behind the counter was so apologetic, although it was no fault of his. On the following day, I went to the ATM to replenish my cash, which came in $50 notes, and l presented one to the cashier of a local op shop for a purchase. She could not change this and, believe it or not, another dear lady behind me, seeing the problem, stepped up and offered to pay my bill! Where else would you find such generous people? Thank you to both ladies and the patient people in the service station. I love this town. Doris Pedder Maleny

Re Beerwah Development Plan I agree with all that James Aitken wrote (GC&M News, September 14) about council and local businesses not wanting Coles to come to this area. Allowing Coles will not only promote healthy competition but it will allow the residents of the Glass House area to shop locally. As a Coles customer, I shop at Morayﬁeld on a weekly basis and while there I shop at a newsagent, Kmart and

Millers, to name a few. At the same time, I shop at the Morayﬁeld Aldi and Fresh & Save so I do not need to go to Beerwah. The result is lost custom for Beerwah. I know I am not the only one who goes to either Morayﬁeld or Caloundra to shop at Coles. By keeping Coles out of this area Beerwah retailers are doing themselves a disservice. D Ferguson Beerburrum

Re: Living their values?

(GC&M News, September 14) IN regard to Shane Daly’s queries about transitioning to renewable energy, some updates of relevant information seem worthwhile to assist in inspiring hope and cooperation in our communities. As of late 2021 the national electricity grid has in its mix an average of 30% generation from renewable sources. And this mix is growing as the transition to renewable generation progresses. So, for those households and businesses not yet using onsite renewable electricity generation, their grid supply is transitioning to clean energy. Large lithium batteries, which are gradually becoming part of our electricity supply for the grid and vehicles, in the near future will be mostly recycled after their relatively long lives. This will be achieved as recycling technologies continue to develop and expand. Also, note that Australia is the largest producer of lithium in the world, which reduces the likelihood of supply from any unethical sources. What is worrying is how we as a nation have lost our initiative and momentum in related technological development and manufacturing capabilities. If our government could show initiative and leadership and assist in nurturing these potential industries we will not be left behind by any global economic impacts of the transition. Many people, including ABC patrons and Greens supporters, who hold aspirations for a stable and supportive environment and economy are transitioning their actions to become less dependent on polluting energy suppliers. Garry Claridge Maleny THANKS Shane for your concern about the Greens. The electric light was invented under candle light. We all live imperfectly between the old and new world. We invite you all to join us in making a greener, cleaner, fairer world. Andrew McLean Maleny Greens

I READ Shane’s letter about how Greens should live with a smile. As it happens, I had the good fortune to design my own house, so it doesn’t need any heating or cooling. I also use a bike for local trips. So I feel I can give Shane some reciprocal advice, assuming he is a committed capitalist. Please Shane, make sure you buy green electric power because coal-ﬁred power is subsidised

and if you and your friends buy green, it might persuade the federal government not to build another (subsidised) coalﬁred power station. Also Shane, could you remind your MP that it is good policy to tax things you want people to buy less of, like cigarettes. This could that be applied to carbon. Thanks for your help, Shane. Frances Harper Maleny

Maleny is blooming!

MALENY Street Gardeners’ Alliance is a group of local residents and avid gardeners with a joint interest in the beautification of Maleny and, in particular, Maple Street and the Riverside Centre for the benefit of both locals and visitors alike. Planning is in progress to erect hanging baskets and place tubs of flowers along Maple Street, Riverside Centre, the bridge, Maleny Hotel and the RSL. It is also envisaged that the Maple Street roundabout will be planted out to add some much-needed colour and visual impact to the entrance of Maleny. Consultation is currently in progress with the Sunshine Coast Council, Main Roads and various other interested parties to allow this exciting new

venture to move forward. Plans are in their early stages but with the support and sponsorship of Maleny landlords and business owners such as Ian Russell, the pioneer of hanging baskets in Maleny, and enthusiastic approval from the Maleny Chamber of Commerce, Cr Winston Johnston and others, we are very hopeful that this ambitious new venture will ‘blossom’ into reality very soon. In the meantime, the Maleny Street Gardeners’ Alliance will keep locals informed of the progress, as and when it happens. If you wish to lend your support to this project, please contact Bill Henman on 0408 159 677. Mark Henderson Maleny Street Gardeners’ Alliance

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shining star of our fresh new store, the bakery is your one-stop shop for gourmet loaves, pastries and party cakes. It’s pretty easy to ﬁnd too, just follow that moreish smell of baked bread.

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made up of fresh produce that looks different, but is just as beautiful on the inside, healthy and nutritious and represents great value. Not only does it save you money but it helps our farmers sell more too. There’s nothing odd about that.

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Feed & Fodder are hosting a small country market which will offer stalls selling local produce, small birds, poultry, animal supplements and locally hand-crafted gifts, plants and woodwork. We are hoping to showcase the talent among our local community and look to expand this market each month with additional stallholders. The first market will be the 9th of October from 7am to 12pm and we still have a few spots available for stallholders if you have a product and would like to attend. Please contact ffcountrymarket@gmail.com for more information. Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

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A Springtime Aﬀair

THE Maleny Hospital Auxiliary’s recent annual high tea and fashion parade, a sold-out event, was held at the Maleny Community Centre. The volunteer models did a wonderful job showcasing ladies’ fashions from Flaunt Maleny, men’s work garments from The Maleny Men and shoes from Imelda’s on Maple. Funds raised on the day will go toward an upgrade of the Maleny Hospital palliative care room.

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REGULAR readers know that I am always up for an opportunity to try an interesting menu. I have to say the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce AGM dinner at the Hideaway Weddings at Beerwah, which was promoted as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, deﬁnitely delivered. While I am sure celebrity chefs and Masterchef contestants may have been able to create just as exciting a menu, with the variety of ingredients we were served they would not have been able to replicate the pride, enjoyment and sense

of community that came from bringing the people who grew/produced the ingredients together to share the meal. Brownie and I were sitting with Robert and Narelle Barry from Barry Family Butchers while we enjoyed some of their very tasty beef cheeks. It was also great to see the passionate people from Yanalla Farms, Tropical Pines, Hive Haven, Oz Berries, Peter Boyle Macadamia, Glasshouse Ginger, Vanilla Vine, QCamel and the Glasshouse Mountains Coﬀee glammed up for the night and proudly sharing their produce.

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ELECTED I’ve been everywhere man!

WITH the resumption of parliamentary sittings, the weeks in between have become jam-packed with visits around the electorate including celebrating grant funding, attending events and delivering marquees. In one day alone I travelled from Maleny to Mount Mee dropping off a patchwork of colourful shades to many and varied community groups. I visited Bellthorpe first, stopping for coffee and yummy croissants with the lovely locals at the Bellthorpe Progress Association to drop off their stunning blue marquee (and admire the paint job on their hall). Then on to Bellthorpe Rural Fire Brigade to deliver a sunny yellow marquee to the men and women who protect their community from bushfires. Traversing through Woodford, next stop was a coffee and chat with members of the Mount Mee Historical Society before they and the Mount Mee Pony Club received their new gazebos. On the way back to the office, I was thrilled to see that work was progressing on the vegetation clearing alongside Beerburrum Road and to announce that a 4.5km section between Soldier Road and Eaton Road will be ripped up, relaid, resealed and widened starting in mid-September. And, yes, the 100km/hr

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speed limit will be restored at the end of the works! On another day, I celebrated Gambling Community Beneﬁt Fund cheques with the Wamuran Men’s Shed (for a shed extension), Stanley River Rugby League Football Club (for a new electric scoreboard and timer) and Woodfordia (for a mower to prepare for the next folk festival).

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I was also privileged to recently attend the annual general meeting of the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce and was happy to see Jenny Broderick returned as president. It was equally exciting to see some new faces on the committee. The evening, held at Hideaway Weddings in Beerwah, also supported our local agribusinesses – strawberries, pineapples, ginger, vanilla, custard apples, macadamias, honey – all from Glass House. Great food and excellent company made it a memorable evening.

AS many of you would have hopefully seen by now, the latest addition to Beerwah’s ‘heart’ precinct is now open and ready for the whole Glasshouse Country community to enjoy. The official ribbon was cut at the Beerwah Community Meeting Place on Thursday, September 23 and I was very proud to join the community for this terrific occasion. Inspired by the adjacent natural environment, the building’s design works well to provide inspired indoor and outdoor spaces and critically expands the meeting rooms with three multi-purpose flexible meeting rooms and a spill-out outdoor area. It will be the ideal space for the many community groups and businesses to meet, collaborate and create. Our community will also see future upgrades to Turner Park thanks to funding from the Queensland Government’s $100 million South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program. These improvements will include upgraded pathways, landscaping and recreational infrastructure. Altogether, the new meeting place, library, community hall and Turner Park now make an even better lovely lakeside

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Division 1 Sunshine Coast Council beating heart where we can all meet, work or play, bringing our country town values to life. It is our aspiration that with these upgrades and new additions this entire district level precinct will better reach out and enhance not just Beerwah but all our Glasshouse Country communities.

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Inspiring local doctor recognised as the best New bone health DR Sam Manger of Maleny has been program for Osteoporosis recognised as GP of the year by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) at its recent Queensland state awards. RACGP president Dr Karen Price said the awards were an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work of GPs and their teams in caring for their communities. “This year’s Queensland winners have truly gone above and beyond for their patients and contributed to the health of their communities,” Dr Price said. Dr Manger said that doctors don’t become GPs to win awards but being recognised was wonderful news. “I have spent almost a decade as a rural GP, including in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, and it has proven to be an incredibly rich and rewarding experience,” Dr Manger said. “For anyone considering a career as a rural GP I would strongly recommend you give it a try. You are a valued and integral member of your local community and the opportunities to expand your skill set are immense. “I have a strong interest in whole of person and multidisciplinary care. Rather than just ﬁxing a problem and moving to the next patient I think that a good GP needs to apply creative thinking and develop a strong relationship with patients over many years. “I am also extremely passionate about mental health and do a lot of work in this space. That includes my role as an ambassador to Equally Well Australia and I regularly support and promote the

mental health and wellbeing of GPs and health professionals.” Dr Manger said he also has a podcast for health professionals, called ‘The GP Show’, which he said was rewarding. He has been hosting the podcast with expert guests since 2017. “Being the best GP you can be also involves integrating yourself at a community level,” Dr Manger said. “I have spoken at a wide range of public events including the Woodford Folk Festival and the Transitions Film Festival and run online workshops for the public in areas of health promotion to improve understanding of health and wellbeing. “Teaching is something I ﬁnd really rewarding. I’m a senior lecturer and medical educator with James Cook University College of Medicine and Dentistry and that involves supervising, mentoring and teaching some 525 GP registrars, including 50 in the local area. “I’m in the middle of developing a Masters in Lifestyle Medicine, so stay tuned to hear more on that front.” Dr Manger said. The national RACGP awards will be announced on November 20.

Staying independent and connected AS well as living longer than previous generations, many people aged 65 and older have changing ambitions and lifestyle goals, with ageing well a priority. The Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, in collaboration with aged care specialists and local medical professionals, is proudly hosting a free community forum on maintaining independence, staying connected and ageing well on Tuesday October 19, at 9.30am. The forum will feature a diverse list of guest speakers including clinical gerontologist Alison Argo, ﬁnancial protection advisor and counsellor Lola Mashado and senior representatives from specialist support organisations Home Instead and Relationships Australia Queensland. The forum includes a complementary lunch and presentation on how to navigate aged care services. Attendees will learn about developing skills to enhance their independence Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

A NEW program providing bone health advice and care, with a primary focus on the prevention and management of osteoporosis, will be launched in October. Richard Martin, accredited exercise physiologist at Beerwah Active Physio, will run the innovative new program that includes client education and evidence-based exercise therapy. “I understand people diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia can have concerns about exercising, but speciﬁc exercises can actually improve bone strength,” Richard said. “Our bone health program will closely monitor participants as they learn more about their condition and begin their exercise journey. “At the end of the eight-week program, participants will have increased muscle strength, improved balance and reduced their falls risk through our tailored program. “They will be given a continuing home exercise program to improve bone density. Studies show signiﬁcant increases in bone mineral density after a regular resistance exercise program,” Richard said. The bone health program will start on Wednesday, October 13 with one-hour weekly sessions from 1pm over the eight weeks.

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Participants in the program will be limited to eight to allow a focus on individual needs and ﬁtness levels. Richard also strongly recommends an individual session before the start of the program for assessment and discussion of each participant’s needs and goals. Richard can be contacted for queries and information about the program at Beerwah Active Physio on 5494 0060. The friendly reception staﬀ can assist with information on costs and bookings.

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Wednesday September 29

Mountain Quilters Club. Running since 1985, more than 60 members now enjoy the friendship the cub oﬀers and new members are always welcome. The quilters meet every second Wednesday at the Peachester Hall from 9am. For more details contact Bonnie on 5498 3757 or go to www.facebook.com/MountainQuilters-Inc-1385418195090054

Monday October 4

CWA Beerwah meeting. Learn practical new skills, enjoy outings and meet other local ladies, monthly meeting on the ﬁrst Monday of the month at 9.30am at Beerwah CWA Hall. For more details call Deb 0400 027 591. www.facebook.com/QCWABeerwah

Tuesday October 5

Mahjong Group Mooloolah Valley. Interested in learning how to play mahjong? This group meets weekly (except the fourth Tuesday of the month) at the Mooloolah Public Hall from 9.30am-12.30pm. $3 to cover tea, coﬀee and refreshments. All welcome. Enquiries to Liz Barker via the Mooloolah Community Centre 5494 7822.

Thursday October 7

CWA Peachester. The group meets on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month at 9am

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NOTICEBOARD at Peachester Community Hall. The craft group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 9.30-11.30am. Cost is around $5, depending on the craft. For more details call Helen Page 5494 9557. www.facebook.com/peachestercwa

Friday October 8

Beerwah Writers Group. The group oﬀers a supportive space for established and emerging writers or those just curious about the creative process. New members always welcome. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Friday of each month at The Hub, Beerwah Sportsground. For more information contact Patty on 0417 887 316. www.beerwahwriters.com

Saturday October 9

Springtime – Swingtime. The Sunshine Coast Concert Band will perform under music director Noel Bowden from 2.30pm at the Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street Buddina. Tickets are $20 and prebooking is essential. Phone 5375 6090.

Monday October 11

The Glass Ukes. Since starting nearly two years ago the Glass Ukes have grown both in number and musically with the group meeting every second Monday from 6-8:30pm at the Glass House Mountains

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 9am Sunday, 58 Roberts Rd Beerwah All welcome! Enquiries: 5494 6354 Midweek craft, kids and youth programs – see gcbcq.org

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RSL Hall. Cost is a $2 donation towards hall hire and all music is provided. For more details email glassuke@gmail.com or call Hans 0490 959 962. www.facebook.com/groups/glassuke

Monday October 11

Mend it Café. Café sessions help to bring your clothes back to life with free basic repairs while you enjoy a cuppa and a chat at the Beerwah CWA Hall, Simpson Street from 9am-12noon. www.facebook.com/QCWABeerwah

Tuesday October 12

Boomerang Bags. Members come together fortnightly on Tuesdays from 8.30am-12noon at Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre to make cost-effective locally produced shopping bags that offer a stylish and sustainable alternative to plastic. There are different ways to be involved including ironing, cutting or just popping in for a cuppa. Bags are available for only $1 from the neighbourhood centre office. Newcomers are encouraged. www.facebook.com/Beerwah GlassHouseMountainsBoomerangBags

Tuesday October 12

Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club. All welcome to come along and enjoy friendship, fun, outings and luncheons. Monthly meetings at Beerwah Community Hall at 9.30am followed by either a barbeque in a local park or subsidised pub lunch for members. Regular activities and gatherings are held with other seniors’ groups. For more details call Judy 0448 762 637.

Tuesday October 12

The Glasshouse History Group. The group will meet at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre from 1.30-4.30pm. This will be the last community meeting until the new year. All local residents are welcome to share their memories, documents and old photos of the district, or just drop by and meet other local history buﬀs. www.facebook.com/ GlasshousehistorygroupInc

Wednesday October 13

Combined Probus Club of the Glass House Mountains. This active group of friendly retirees meets regularly for fun,

outings and fellowship. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at Glasshouse Country RSL, with outings on the fourth Wednesday of the month. For more details contact Deb Sanchez 0419 481 034. www.facebook.com/ProbusGH

Wednesday October 14

Maleny Fixit Café. This social enterprise is run from Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and aims to reduce landﬁll by encouraging recycling and re-purposing. All repairs assessed and, if ﬁxable, repaired for a $5 donation plus cost of parts if required. It runs on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. www.facebook.com/MNC-Fix-ItCafe-100673145370297

Thursday October 14

Glasshouse Country Toastmasters Club. This fun social group meets every second and fourth Thursday morning of the month at Church on the Rise Beerwah at 9am for a 9.15am start. Learn to regain conﬁdence and public speaking skills in a friendly setting with a bunch of great local people. For more details call Martine 0403 220 900. www.facebook.com/ GlasshouseCountryTM

Sunday October 24

Beerwah and District RSL Sub Branch. The regular monthly meeting is on the fourth Sunday of every month at 9am for a 9.30am start at the RSL oﬀice at Beerwah Sportsground.

Sunday October 24

Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network Inc THE 2021 annual general meeting will be held on Sunday October 24 at 3pm in the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Ryan Street (opposite the Post Office). The guest speaker will be a project officer from Mooloolah River Landcare who will provide information about their cane toad tadpole trapping program. Nomination forms are available from the secretary at ghmgman@gmail.com. Nominations for office bearer positions must be lodged with the secretary by 5pm on Friday October 8. New members are welcome to attend.

Seniors fundraising day out SENIOR members of the Landsborough Seventh-day Adventist Church and invited community guests recently met

for a fellowship lunch at Yandina. Donations collected on the day were used to purchase a new defibrillator (AED) for the church.

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Wendy is an accomplished acrylic-oncanvas painter and you will be able to view and purchase many of her works on the day. Kent’s canvas is his landscape and the colours at the moment are very Monet. He’ll have some of his propagated plants for sale on the day. The garden tour bus leaves every half hour from the showground pavilion. As well as Kent and Wendy’s town garden, the tour will take you to a large European-style garden with spectacular views and a modern garden with oodles of elegance and native themes, plus it

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• WATCH out for leaf miner in your citrus trees. Recent new growth is susceptible to this burrowing caterpillar. Regularly spray with a pest oil, which is a non-toxic control. Spray when new growth is about 1cm long and reapply every 2-3 weeks. October and February are crucial times to spray. [see below] • Grape vines will be growing and bunches of grapes forming, so keep up the water to ensure plump juicy fruits. If birds are a problem, cover the whole vine with netting or the bunches with individual pest exclusion bags. Green Harvest has a good range (www.greenharvest.com.au). • Prune poinsettias by two thirds to promote strong growth for next autumn. • Watch for aphids on soft shoots of roses. Check for beneﬁcial insects

such as hoverﬂies and ladybeetle larvae before controlling them. Spray using Natrasoap as the least toxic control in the absence of predators. • Plant seed or seedlings for Christmas dinner, especially colourful leafy lettuces, like red mignonette, butter

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beans, golden button squash and cherry tomatoes. Vines – ﬂowering or fruiting – will be growing quickly, so keep training them to grow where you want them to (not the other way around). The warmer weather is perfect for planting tropical fruit trees such as babaco, longan and tamarillo. It’s peak watering time for mangoes. Also apply 20g per square metre of Organic Xtra fertiliser and maintain the fortnightly anthracnose spraying with a copper or sulphur-based product. Fig pruning can be carried out now. Figs are only produced on the new wood of the new season’s growth. Mulch well to keep the roots protected. Flowering kangaroo paw may need stacking to support them if feeding birds make them bend. Dig lots of compost and manure into the spot where you will be planting herbs and then watch the new seedlings go crazy. If you planted potatoes during the past month or so, make sure you regularly mound soil and compost around the growing plants to ensure they produce more potatoes oﬀ the stems.

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Plant asparagus, silverbeet, capsicum, pumpkin, choko, zucchini, shallots, cucumber, beans, eggplant, lettuce, okra, radish, spring onion, tomato, sweet corn, beetroot, bunching onions, all herbs (except coriander) and sweet potato.

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BEERWAH 4519 2021 - QUARTERS 1 & 2

( JANUARY - JUNE )

HOUSES

UNITS

Total Sales $

$63,308,701

$21,726,600

Maximum Price

$1,500,000

$2,315,000

Median Price

$605,000

$430,000

Number Sold

101

Growth Growth Since 2020 2020

21.42%

10.26%

2021 - QUARTERS 1 & 2 AVERAGE GROWTH GROWTH P/A AVERAGE

( JANUARY - JUNE )

TOTAL TOTALGROWTH GROWTH OVER

HOUSES HOUSES

UNITS UNITS

HOUSES HOUSES

UNITS UNITS

33YEARS YEARS

10.29%

12.35%

34.15%

41.80%

YEARS 55YEARS

5.40%

3.76%

30.11%

20.28%

10YEARS YEARS 10

5.04%

3.16%

63.51%

36.51%

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Mary Valley land

THESE 67 acres (27ha) of improved pasture with Mary River frontage feature gently undulating to level land with picturesque building sites. It is oﬀered as an existing cattle property with stock included. Stock water is supplied to tanks and troughs from the Mary River and Scrubby Creek, with a portable pump included. Also included in the sale are 20 3-4-year-old breeders, which are mostly Charbray with a few Droughtmasters, and a bull, and cattle yards with a crush.

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There is also a John Deere 1030 tractor with roll bar, sunshade, forklift-frontend loader, bucket, blade and back hitch. A new 6mx9m shed will be attached to the existing shipping container. The property is just a 25-minute drive to Maleny or Kenilworth. Price is by negotiation. For more information contact exclusive agents Geoﬀ Wells on 0418 787 060 or Jess Luthje on 0438 616 064 or check the listing on their website www.malenyrealty.com.au/20665123

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JOHN MCGRATH – WHAT’S DRIVING THE RENTAL MARKET ACROSS AUSTRALIA? )/ ' 1 '0 . - -$.$)" / /# $- ! ./ ./ pace in a decade, according to a new - +*-/ !-*( *- *"$ ѵ *Ѷ 2# /ҁ. pushing rental values higher? There’s a few factors behind the 6.6% average surge in rents across Australia *1 - срѵ # /ҁ. /-$+' /# рпҊ4 - 1 - " "-*2/# - / *! рѵч‫ ڿ‬4 /# way, so something major must have happened and, of course, you know what it is – the pandemic. Ҋрш ) $/. !'*2Ҋ*) Ȃ /. # 1 impacted rental values in five unique ways: ғ # - )/ ' (*- /*-$0(. +0/ $) +' /* +-*/ / / ) )/. $) спсп - .0'/ in very low turnover of rentals for an extended period. This created a backlog of demand, so when the moratoriums

ended, landlords were able to raise their rents significantly. ғ Ҋрш # . ' /* (*- $)/ -) ' migration, as city dwellers who can work from home do a seachange or treechange to regional areas within their own state or other states – the most popular being Queensland. This has created a population surge in many lifestyle areas and pushed rental values higher due to the new demand. ғ *( $)1 ./*-. - ' 1 - "$)" /# strong market to take profits. This is reducing the pool of rental homes 1 $' ' /* / ) )/.ѵ *- $)" /* data, one in four homes sold in the (*)/# *! 0) 2 - 3Ҋ- )/ '.ѵ ғ 2 ($)$)" /$1$/4 Ҍ ) # ) new mining jobs – in Western Australia

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on her way to someone’s investment property. We love going the extra mile for our clients and we know they appreciate the great results we achieve for them too!

BEFORE THE BIG DAY This market is like nothing we have seen before, but taking the time to prepare your home and working with a great agent who will go the extra mile and help you with presentation will pay huge dividends right now. Anyone can put a sign outside their home and achieve a sale in the current market, but it takes teamwork and a great gameplan between a seller and their agent to ensure the premium price is achieved. You have one chance to make a great impression when your home hits the market, make sure it’s the very best impression possible! Before the big day comes and you open

your home to potential buyers, here’s a checklist of things to consider: ғ * 0. *) "$1$)" /# )/-42 4 ) inviting feel ғ Ҋ '0// - /# #*( ) "$1 # room a focal point ғ -- )" !0-)$/0- .* -**(. - .4 /* navigate ғ & .0- /# #*( $. !$'' 2$/# '$"#/ ғ ' ) 2$) *2. ) ).0- 1 -4/#$)" looks fresh and clean ғ . - # 2 4. /* +- . )/ 4*0- bedroom beautifully ғ $1 /# 3/ -$*- *! /# #*( ' ) and tidy up the yard

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Testimonial ‘Dear McGrath Caloundra Team, We want to thank you for all the fantastic work you’ve done for us. Thank you for going the extra mile throughout every step of our buying and managing investment property journey. We could not have done this without you, and we are endlessly grateful for your caring, personal and professional and styling assistance, and expertise. We would love to recommend you to others as thanks for your excellent service! Thank you again for everything. We are extremely grateful to be working with you as our agents’. Marina and Mica – Landlord

Whether you style your home yourself or hire a professional stylist to assist, presenting your home in a way that highlights its potential and doing so within your budget will help you achieve the maximum value possible.

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McGrath Coast & Hinterland Awards Night TOP SALES AWARD

Cassi Nuske We are delighted to announce that our Hinterland specialist Cassi Nuske

has taken out a major award at our McGrath Coast & Hinterland awards night held on Saturday 11th September. Cassi is one of McGrath’s most successful Queensland agents and we were thrilled to present her an award celebrating her outstanding volume of sales in the past 12 months. Cassi receives incredible reviews from her clients due to her hardworking and extremely diligent

approach to everything she does. She is an outstanding negotiator and prides herself on delivering premium and record prices for the hinterland clients she serves. A proud Beerwah local, she lives and breathes real estate and is always available to provide a confidential, up to date, free market appraisal.

Property Management Special Recognition Award Our incredible property management team received a combined, well deserved award on the night. Our team manage around 800 properties across the Coast and Hinterland and they work together to ensure that each and every one of our clients feels valued and well cared for. We are fortunate to have some of the most experienced property managers on the Sunshine Coast in our team and their problem solving skills and the level of care with which they put into their job each day is something we are extremely proud of! Our amazing clients like to acknowledge the work they do too and we value the messages we receive each and every day.

Meet the Team SARAH SAUNDERS

Sarah is the friendly face who will greet you when you phone or visit our McGrath Beerwah office. What we love about Sarah is her calm, caring manner and her desire to help everyone she can each

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MAPLE STREET CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED AGM 6pm, Wednesday 27th October 2021 Maleny Community Centre Main Hall Registrations commence at 5.30pm Nominations for Director close 4pm Wednesday 20th October Nomination forms for Director positions and proxy forms available at www.maplestreet.coop or 37 Maple Street, Maleny or from secretary@maplestreet.coop Also on the night Meet the Producers Lightening Talks … over drinks and nibbles Come and meet some of our talented local growers and suppliers Each Co-op member will be given free beverage voucher and tasting platter at the door Bar open from 530pm Further information available from Fi, assistantmanager@maplestreet.coop

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Beerwah Glasshouse Football Club Contributed by Jodie Morgan OUR fantastic Premier Women have taken out the Minor Premiership for 2021 – congratulations to coach Michael Topfer and the team – what a great achievement! Finals this year are on Friday and Saturday October 8 and 9 with the winners of those games going through to grand finals on the Friday and Saturday October 15 and 16. The BeeGees teams who will play in the finals are the U12(2) green, U13(3), U14 girls, U16 girls as well as the premier and reserve women’s teams. We wish all our teams the best and hope you can get to the game in your BeeGees colours and support our teams. Congratulations to our club secretary Amanda for taking out Club Person of the Year for the second time which is well deserved with all the effort that she puts into the club to help it run smoothly during the season and in the off-season. The club’s AGM is on Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm, if members could, please try and attend. All positions will be made vacant, if you want to help make a difference in our club make sure you come along! Positions include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, registrar (senior and junior), social media / communications, Goannas rep, uniform person, equipment person, fundraiser person, two committee members. Competitive team results Premier Women won 3 – 0 against Sunshine Coast Fire FC; goals: L McEachen, C Anderson and M McCaughey. Players of the match were Michelle Cerda and Mel Adamson. Reserve Women won 5 – 1 against Woombye FC; goals: J Kosseris (2), Liz McPherson(2), and E DeCourcy. Players of the match were Liz McPherson and Lucy Parker. 3rd Division Women lost to Caloundra. We had a few of our talented football players compete in the Community Cup over the week – Mia in the U14 Sunshine Coast team and Natalia, Leila, Shilo

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Vice-President Mick Sticklen congratulates the Junior male Player of the Season Jacob Barker

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President Shaun DeCourcy congratulates the Junior female Player of the Season Nelah Sisarich and Nelah in the U16 Sunshine Coast team. We had our Junior Presentations last Sunday – congratulations to all our players, coaches, managers and parents. Award winners were: U12 Girls – Encouragement Award – Isabella Collins with Best and Fairest going to Stephanie Robinson. U12 Boys – Encouragement Award went to Zandar Lasserre (white) and Jye Turner (green) and Best and Fairest went to Fabian Jackman (white) and Knoxlee Smith (green). U13 Boys – Encouragement Award went to Aston Litchﬁeld and Best and Fairest went to Curtis Heim. U14 Girls – Encouragement Award went to Lillian Smyth and Best and Fairest went to Hannah Collins and Mia DeCourcy. U14 Boys – Encouragement Award went to Alex Rossborough and Best and Fairest award went to Levi Sisarich. U16 Girls – Encouragement Award went to Mia McLeod and Best and Fairest award went to Leila Costello. U16 Div 2 Boys – Encouragement Award went to Ethan Murray and Best and Fairest award went to Jacob McLeod. U16 Div 3 Boys – Encouragement Award went to Taivis O’Day and Best and Fairest award went to Quentin Morish. Junior Female Player of the Season was Nelah Sisarich. Junior Female Player of the Future was Natalia Verkade. Junior Male Player of the Season was Jacob Barker. K & S Fullerton Junior Male Player of the Future was Brodie Treverton. Goal Keeper of the Year was Eddie Sticklen. Coach of the Year was John Salogni. Ben Walton Memorial award was Lachlan Little. Team Incentive Award went to the U13 Boys. Col Pringle Team Award went to the U12 Boys (green). Club Person of the Year was Amanda Milburn. 10 year award went to Tom Boun. Hopefully our Premier women will go into the grand ﬁnal and this will be the third time! 55

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Contributed by Pauline Fraley Wednesday 15 September: Wednesday was a memorable day, not only for the beautiful weather but also for the tennis played between the Witta Wagtails and the Maroochydore Missiles. The friendly Missiles team played furiously defeating the Wagtails who put up a gallant ﬁght. Congratulations Gerry Gabriel, Cynthia Garvie, Sheryn Golledge and Cheryl Cavanagh for giving their best.

The Range Croquet Club

Contributed by Ken Barker DOUBLES games were the order of the day on Thursday September 9, played in picture-perfect conditions. Val Carbery and Gillian Bradley teamed up to inﬂict a defeat on Donna Manning and Bev Sockhill, winning 13–10. Vince Carbery and Miggy Mackey drew with Sally Adams and Kath Smith 10-all. Colin Harris visited from the Coolum club on Sunday September 12 and played Ken Barker, beating him 13–10. On Thursday September 16, Lynette Evans and Helen Andrews teamed up to score 10 hoops against Sally and Bev who managed only 5. Vince and Kath drew with Val and Gillian 8-all. Our ﬁrst Bray team played at home on Saturday September 18 with Miggy

Friday 17 September: Whistlers had too many injuries and too many people away and were unable to ﬁeld a team. Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Monday nights at 6pm, cost is $20, come along and join in the fun. All levels welcome. Enquiries to 0437 295 501. Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www. wittatennis.com.au

and Kath playing for The Range and Lesley Johnstone and Diane Horsham for Headland Buderim. The day did not go well for us with Kath losing to Lesley 6–19, Miggy losing to Diane 9–20 and going down in the doubles 5–13. Congratulations to Headland who won the round 3 games to 0. On Sunday September 19, Ken lost to Nick Cram 4-10. Vince and Lynette 18 beat Sarah Widin and Val 9. Play days are Thursdays and Sundays at 1pm for 1.30pm start. Contact Sarah for other days. Coaching is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. For details contact president Sarah Widin on 0417 640 704 or vice president Vince Carbery on 5494 2193. www.rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au

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Contributed by Miles Allen The recent winners of our Twilight Bowls competition were the Oblimeys. They lost their ﬁrst game of the season but then didn’t lose any other games. Trevor MacLean, Frank Buckley and Brian Squires ended up with eight points more than the second placed teams, so they had a convincing win. Congratulations to them all and particularly to Trevor who didn’t miss a game all season and carried the other two through some close games. In equal second place were the Golfers and the Outlaws. The new competition has started with 16 teams. Welcome to our new teams,

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the Wombats, the Doubtfuls and the Kingston Triads. The winners were RPT, Amigos (on the last bowl), the Kingston Triads (on the last end, their first win since they have come back from retirement), Mavericks, Outlaws, Doubtfuls and the Oblimeys. We had 16 enthusiastic bowlers turn up in beautiful spring weather to enjoy the challenge of Friday scroungers. We welcomed Geoff and Sheryl Jepsen from Townsville. It was also great to see Doug McGufficke back on the green for all 18 ends and bowling well. The winners were Dave Robson, Jim King, Relma Godfrey, Geoff Jepsen and Wendy Bulger.

Winners of the Twilight Bowls trophy Oblimeys – Brian Squires, Frank Buckley and Trevor MacLean

Maleny Golf

Contributed by Jenny Oxenham Tuesday, September 14: The club held a mixed stableford competition in A Grade. First place went to Jon Fairman with 37 points, runner-up went to Simon Lower with 35 points and third place went to Andrew Gercken with 32 points on a count-back from Doug Hancock, also with 32 points. Saturday, September 18: There was a mixed stableford competition in A Grade. First place went to Jeff Kruse with 42 points, runner-up went to Chris Small with 41 points and third place going to Chinta Demasson with 40 points. In B Grade, first place went to Sarah Harding with 39 points on a countback from Tye Lincoln, also with 39 points, runner-up went to Karen Heading with 37 points on a countback from Rhorgan O’Connor, also with 37 points and third place going to Laurence Muller with 36 points. Tuesday, September 21: A graded mixed stableford competition was held, in A Grade first place went to Jon Fairman with 38 points, runner-up went to Ben Haycroft with 37 points and third place went to Peter Hannah with 36 points on a countback from David Murray, Ian Goodman and Jack Day, all of whom had 36 points. In B Grade first place went to Chris Pottinger with 44 points, runner-up went to Sarah Harding with 38 points and third place went to Mark Arnold with 37 points.

Wednesday, September 22: A ladies stableford competition was held, with first place going to Debbie Hansen with 34 points, runner-up went to Pauline Fraley with 31 points and third place going to Janice Emmett with 29 points on a countback from Kerry Nieper, also with 29 points. Wednesday, September 22: A mixed red belly nett competition was played with first place going to Eric Hecht with 65 nett, runner-up went to Rupert Hohls with 66 nett and third place going to Don Lemon with 68 nett. Saturday, September 25: A and B Grade men’s monthly medal nett competition was played with first place going to Eric Hecht with 64 nett on a countback from Ben Haycroft, also with 64 nett. Runner-up went to Colin McDonald with 66 nett and third place went to Jeff Kruse with 66 nett and third place went to on a count-back from Paul Griffin and Andy Johnson, both also with 67 nett. NTPs: 8 – David Smart and 17 – Peter Dwyer. Men’s C Grade monthly medal winners were in first place Ralph Ding with 69 nett on a countback from Matthew Howie and Neil Gould, both with 69 nett, runner-up. Should you wish to play a round or two of golf this coming week, please phone our clubhouse on 5499 9960 or go to our website on www.malenygolfclub.com and put your names down. Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

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ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

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TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

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AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

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AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

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VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

Mercury retrograde strikes again and creates a hot mess for everyone. The retrograde’s optical illusion creates quite the stir in technology, travel and communication. If you work with this transit rather than against it you can truly glean a fresh perspective on your life through reflecting, realigning and recreating.

No prizes for discovering that you don’t think or feel the same way as others. Most are used to this, so should know better than to force your hand, especially now when, despite a back-sliding Mercury, you’re more inspired than ever. It’s a good thing your energy levels are in for a top-up this week. Go on, Scorpio – live the dream.

Your confidence and optimism make a comeback, counterbalancing Mercury’s scrambled signals. Many a karmic debt has been repaid and much grace accumulated. This is your time to shine, so be prepared to declare your most cherished desires to the world. Your own agenda, driven by your soul’s unique purpose, comes to the fore.

Life becomes more disruptive as others seem to challenge your every word. Home renovations could also take hairraising twists, or machines and electronics go haywire. On some level, these upsets could reflect your inner need for more emotional freedom or change. Don’t second-guess your thoughts – your instincts are spot-on.

Mercury’s back-pedalling could mean your finances are pushed to the extreme but don’t fret. In recent times you’ve doled out much monetary kindness and now is the time to call in some of those favours. If you can’t guilt-trip people into submission you can at least ensure they’ll think twice before asking for your help again.

With last week’s uncertainty out of the way this is a much easier week to navigate. Aside from some confusion caused by Mercury’s mischief, you glide through the next few days with barely a glitch and, with a generous Venus, hopefully bringing extra cash. Just don’t spend it all on luxuries – you do need to eat.

This week may not go as you would like, which could leave you feeling a tad uneasy. Don’t get into a tizz trying to figure out whether you’re doing the right thing. Remember that energy follows thought: what you think or feel is what you get. The more positive your thoughts and actions, the better the outcome.

Silence might be golden but it can also lead to inner conflict. You’ve been asked to maintain secrecy and, until now, have kept good faith. After all, it’s in your nature to be unquestioningly loyal … until you run against a particularly petulant Mercury, who’s keen to get you talking when you should be staying quiet.

With your ruling planet Mercury at a standstill, projects may be hampered. Someone’s timing is off or you feel that others are stifling your freedom or deliberately delaying your progress. Nonetheless you can still maintain focus. For now, short-term projects are more likely to attract. If anything drags on for too long expect frustration.

You have plenty to think about this week, so do exactly that. Just don’t act on any of your ideas. With Mercury still sidling backwards, it’s not the right time to make final decisions. After last week’s major planetary transits the cosmic dust again needs to settle before you move on major issues. In matters of love, too – tread warily.

Don’t let life get to you Leo. Sometimes things just go awry. Hot topics include intimacy and trust. Mercury also introduces unwelcome rivals. Add a suspicious Saturn and the result brings a feisty quality to relationships. Perhaps a partnership has become one sided – with one doing all the giving. Time for new ground rules?

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With Mars dozing in your sleepy twelfth house, your energy could be flagging. Be gentle with yourself this week, so no bingeing at work or play. You’ll be most productive when you listen to the gentler cues of your body – soak in a hot bath or take an afternoon off if the situation calls for it. Hit the snooze button Scorpio.

Here’s a week when one detour leads to another. If coupled, you might want more independence but give your partner the same freedom. Singles can expect the start of love that’s short and sweet, and for now that’s the way you like it. Should the planets argue for a career change don’t ignore them. Be grateful for any timely guidance.

Most Capricorns are over-achievers. You’re overworked, overstressed and trying to balance work with play that can seem impossible. But try you must. You’re no good to anyone in a permanent state of exhaustion. This week you need to slow it right down and dissuade others from nudging you forward. Choose your own gear and stay in it.

Aquarians live the paradox of being people-oriented but are easily stifled when confined. So, if someone tries to bolt a ball and chain around your thoughts or actions you may be tempted to make a run for it. Truth is, some consider your plans to be unrealistic – but don’t forget these are your dreams. So go make them happen.

The cosmos encourages leaving behind troublesome friends who bring you down. You also enter a week of deep reflection where your personal aims and social conscience go under review. Admittedly, there have been a few challenging moments in recent times but you’ve grown beyond earlier limitations. Pisceans are ready to try something new.

If ingenuity is what’s needed this week you’re ready for the challenge but you shouldn’t always trust others so readily. Often it’s the people with the most original ideas that are left in deficit, while the wolves walk away with the profits. Be firm and cautious. Tell others only what they need to know.

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Unexpected visitors or friends could become the bane of your life. Although you might feel you can cope with whoever turns up, a certain blast from the past may still have the power to blindside. Not a problem. Simply charm and then disarm. The more accommodating you are the sooner you realise who deserves to be shown the door.

Slow down Aries. Take a break and give yourself a chance to rest. If reconciliation is necessary make an effort to forgive and forget. In return, something that has seemed daunting may suddenly turn into a simple exercise thanks to the generosity of a colleague or friend. Love could also be yours for the taking – but play nice.

It doesn’t matter whether you focus current attentions on moving house, career or love – this week instigates changes, mostly positive. Some say you’re impatient. Possibly, but only regarding the trivialities of life. The strong resolve you’ve had to call on in recent months will now make you much more confident. You won’t be disappointed.

The truest test of character often arises in emergencies. However, is there really a crisis happening now, or is someone being overly dramatic? Step back from the hysteria surrounding you and calmly reassess the situation. Even if the week presents challenges, it’s a fairly safe bet that the future is not totally doomed.

Help can often come from mysterious quarters and we don’t always know who’s pulling the strings on our behalf, or why. If this is happening, don’t question it. Finances improve as the week progresses. So when the cosmos signals it’s time for a spendup, don’t argue. Half of life’s negatives are due to our failure to act on the positives.

During this confusing week, it’s difficult to know what’s really going on. Despite best intentions, what others are saying may be misleading or it could be you who’s being misunderstood. Use this chance to find solutions to problems but take care you don’t overreact to constructive criticism. Perhaps someone’s just trying to be helpful?

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

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