THE future of significant retail development in Beerwah is under a cloud following the decision by Coles to withdraw an appeal to build a shopping centre on Steve Irwin Way. A key reason for the retail giant’s withdrawal of its hinterland plans was due to the “significant increase” in capital costs since its original application in 2019. Construction costs skyrocketed post-Covid and with a court decision
Coles
decision
on
unlikely to be made until 2025, the retailer had to admit the numbers were not stacking up. Coles said its decision was based on: “The costs associated with the external road works for the project, which have
increased in scope and delivery cost and still remain opposed by at least Council and Village Fair (owners of Beerwah Marketplace).” Beerwah Marketplace, who opposed the development, said it was a
good outcome for the town.
“All retail development should be in the ‘retail precinct’ so that the township is not divided,” the Marketplace’s Judy Dewar said.
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“Dad, you’ve got to come and get Ava! She’s hit her head ... bad!”
This is why you shouldn’t take your phone to bed.
Alas, I had and even answered it... which normally takes three or more times, so call it a father’s instinct..
My daughter had been out celebrating the end of semester and her first trip overseas, with a Monday departure.
She was just having a quiet one... so I was told.
Yet within a short few hours she’d downed enough drinks to record a 0.26 blood alcohol reading (as a nurse later told me) and fall down a bunch of stairs (of which I have CCTV footage as a treasured keepsake).
It’s interesting that a parent can lose their mind when a teenager doesn’t clean their room or use basic manners, but is a beacon of rationality when a stranger pours your child with her blood-soaked hair, comatose look on her face and a parting message that “she might need an ambulance”, into your car.
Righto, well thanks! Looking at her, it was kind of true that she might just be super drunk and need to sleep it off
But then there was the glaring red flag of a lump the size of a tennis ball on the back of her head.
Whatever the case, I was in my PJ’s so off we went home while I tried to elicit some sense from her.
Once we’d got home it was pretty obvious that it wasn’t worth the risk of playing it cool so in came the ambos.
She told/slurred out that she’d consumed five drinks. But by then her sister was on the scene. “Ah, nah, more like 15,” she helped clarify. Regardless, nobody was sure if it was the hit to the head or the drinks, although I had my suspicions, so off we went in the ambulance.
Just a couple of hours prior I had taken our littler more innocent and decidedly more favourite kids to the movies. It was a nice night.
Now I was in an emergency waiting room, making small talk with the paramedics and helping
keep the hair out of my daughters vomit as she heaved her way through the evening.
Midnight on this Saturday night was surprisingly calm. Doctors and nurses dealing with oldies gone walkabout, more drunks, pregnant women wondering if now was the time and so on.
Hours and hours later I was exhausted and a bit sore from sitting on a plastic chair.
My daughter: Sweet as. She’d come to enough to demand her phone and was able to ‘shush’ me while the doctor was explaining her brain scan results. She was fine. All she needed was a handful of staples in her head and all that was left to do was leave. I made her pay for the uber home.
Then just over a day later I was waving her bon voayage at the airport.
I’m blocked from her Instagram so rely on random updates from the older sister.
The latest being Greece is ‘just like Mamma Mia’ and she’s about to start a Contiki tour.
Sigh.
Mitch Gaynor
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CMF gone for good
THE Sunshine Coast Council has made the tough decision to discontinue the Caloundra Music Festival, with the 2023 event being its final edition.
The decision followed the adoption of the 2024-25 Council Budget on June 20, which ended funding for the festival that had entertained crowds since 2007.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli explained, “Rising costs, falling ticket sales, and uncertainty in the music festival industry were felt to be too great a risk in the current climate.”
She assured the Council would still support smaller events and community programs through various grants and sponsorships.
QPS offi cers graduate
NEARLY 100 new police officers have graduated from the Queensland Police Academy in Oxley, boosting the Queensland Police Service (QPS). This diverse cohort, with backgrounds in a range of fields, is part of QPS’s largest recruitment campaign, aiming for over 800 recruits by August 2024.
The QPS will also host Open Days in Brisbane to provide insight into policing careers. www.eventbrite. com.au/cc/qps-opendays-2024-3441349.
Turning on water works
Aussie World’s $60m plan to boost hinterland tourism receives warm welcome
THE Sunshine Coast will be home to a new $60 million 16-slide water park in time for the Brisbane Olympics if a proposal submitted by Aussie World’s owners is approved by the Sunshine Coast Council.
Aussie World revealed its plans last week saying the new theme park aims to offer a compelling alternative to the Gold Coast’s world class attractions by the time the global spotlight turns to the south east in 2032.
Along with multiple slides, the park also includes leisure and action pools, a pool bar, cafes and multiple waterplay areas.
A development application detailing the plan was submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council last week.
If approved, it will become the Sunshine Coast’s largest
waterpark. The park is expected to contribute significantly to the local economy by providing fresh incentives for domestic and international tourists to visit the Sunshine Coast.
Aussie World general manager, Jenny Howell, said the project would inject up to $39 million into the local economy through building works, and the supply of building materials and services to support the three- year construction period.
It is estimated the waterpark will attract over 780,000 annual visitors by 2031 and generate $15.2 million to $30 million towards the local tourism economy by driving new visitors to the Sunshine Coast.
“We are continuing to find new attractions that will create an iconic, must-visit
experience at the Aussie World Entertainment Complex, which will be sought after by tourists,” Ms Howell said.
“There will be a two-day pass offer to significantly increase the appeal of the Sunshine Coast to overnight visitors and it will contribute a significant injection to the region’s overnight visitor spend.
Glasshouse Country Chamber president, Tamara Hazelden, said any projects that attracted new tourists to the region were very welcome.
“There’s no doubt these
sorts of developments have a positive flow-on effect for the hinterland,” she said.
“The more people who visit, stay and then pass on the message about our amazing part of the world, the better for everyone.”
The concept design submitted to council also includes a proposal to expand the existing carpark.
Ms Howell said the project would create employment for 193 full time staff during the peak season and 87 fulltime staff during non-peak periods.
Residents warmly welcomed the news.
“We live at Glenview and have little children.
We know it will bring more traffic but will be amazing to have this for our children on weekends when they grow up,” Todd Bull wrote on Facebook.
“Just hope this time things move forward and red tape gets pushed aside.”
Others however were more sceptical.
“Water park Glenview, Water park, Johnson road, now Water park Aussie World. Every few years, new water park application submission, not one has been built,” Aziz Mitra wrote.
‘Don’t mess with our lives’
Hundreds of residents call for a decision over highway threatening homes
By Sonia Isaacs
RESIDENTS from the community opposition group, (Objection to Current Bruce Highway Western Alternative), are calling on Transport Minister Bart Mellish to match the LNP’s election promise to scrap the current proposed Moreton Motorway routes.
The controversial TMR proposed Stage 4 transport route was announced just weeks before Christmas.
Six months later, hundreds of residents in Elimbah, Moodlu, and Caboolture continue to have their lives ‘put on hold’.
The community group plans to take their ‘fi for fairness’ to the top by attending a Pumicestone Electorate community cabinet meeting on July 3, where they hope to convey their message directly to Transport Minister Bart Mellish.
This meeting follows on from an Elimbah Hall meeting organised two weeks prior by the community objection group.
The issue is rapidly emerging as a significant election concern, with the community’s growing frustration highlighting the need for immediate action and transparency from the government.
On June 17, at a meeting community.
Ms Doolan echoed LNP leader David Crisafulli’s commitment to scrap the contentious route should the party win power at the October state election.
Elimbah resident Jason Smith said that after six months of being left in limbo, the community was disillusioned and disappointed. He said residents wanted to be treated with compassion and respect. He said the community was frustrated
alternative solution; they had been ignored.
“It’s a shame that when the overwhelming majority of a community, along with its user groups, provide meaningful feedback through submissions and parliamentary petitions to a sitting government, it is treated the way that it has been,” he said.
“Residents’ lives have been left utterly devastated for over six months, with no clear timeframes, alternative routes, or
Department to address this matter.
“The burden this has put on our communities has been immense. We feel the impacts of this proposal have been underbaked and overlooked by our current sitting government.”
A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said TMR has listened to community calls to consider alternative routes, including routes further west of the Elimbah township.
The spokesperson
“These new investigations will take additional time and will be used to inform new project timelines, including when a preferred alignment is likely to be identified,” they said.
“Progressing these investigations is a priority for TMR so an update can be provided to the community.
“Until the new investigations have progressed further, the current TMR corridor options cannot be eliminated.”
Paws to be a great pet owner
“Dog
parent we can be, not just for the benefit of our pets but also for the environment and broader community.”
During Dog Safety Week, the council is holding a number of pet pop-ups and library sessions. Details at
Elimbah and surrounds residents met with LNP candidate Ariana Doolan
Eco park plan scoops awards
THE Sunshine Coast Ecological Park master plan is setting new standards in environmental and community design, winning multiple awards as early works begin to revegetate the site. Endorsed by the Sunshine Coast Council in 2023, the plan envisions a “new kind of park” offering nature-based recreation, education, and research.
The project aims to restore the 65-hectare site next to Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny,
Excellence Award for Parks and Open Space and the Landscape Architecture
Award for Landscape Planning. Parks and Leisure Australia also honoured it with the Strategic and Master Planning Award.
“We knew this master plan was something special,” Environment and Liveability Portfolio councillor, Tim Burns, said.
“This park is a once-in-ageneration opportunity to protect our region’s green space and biodiversity.”
The plan now competes for national awards later this year.
Retail plans sale away
Marketplace expansion not on the cards despite Coles pulling its Beerwah plans
By Mitch Gaynor and Sonia Isaacs
THE future of significant retail development in Beerwah is under a cloud following the decision by Coles to withdraw an appeal to build a shopping centre on Steve Irwin Way.
A key reason for the retail giant’s withdrawal of its hinterland plans was due to the “significant increase” in capital costs since its original application in 2019. Construction costs skyrocketed postCovid and with a court decision unlikely to be made until 2025, the retailer had to admit the numbers were not stacking up.
and who opposed the development, said it was a good outcome for the town.
“All retail development should be in the ‘retail precinct’ so that the township is not divided,” Beerwah Marketplace’s Judy Dewar said.
But Ms Dewar added
Ms Dewar echoed similar sentiments to Division 1 Councillor, Jenny Broderick, saying there needed to be a greater focus now on developing industrial land.
“The application included a left hand turn only out of the Moroney Place Industrial Estate. This would have been a disastrous outcome for those industrial businesses the council planning scheme directed to invest in that location,” she said.
Coles said its decision was based on: “The costs associated with the external road works for the project, which have increased in scope and delivery cost and still remain opposed by at least Council and Village Fair (owners of Beerwah Marketplace).”
Beerwah Marketplace, whose owner was one of the appeal respondents,
that the decision by Coles was not isolated and future plans for Beerwah Marketplace faced similar pressures.
“Coles have flagged the fact that future development is extremely expensive, therefore, the owners of Beerwah Marketplace and Beerwah Village will need to ensure any development is cost effective before making any decisions for future development,” she said.
“Coles withdrawal from building a supermarket on the Roys Road site will now allow developers to investigate the possibility of building industrial buildings. Cr Broderick said there was now a clear opportunity to “masterplan our commercial industrial area”.
“We now have the opportunity to design a logical and safe traffic solution that will be effective, efficient and support new business and employment opportunities,” she said.
Former potential Coles site
Massive community support propels Dark Sky Reserve proposal forward
Community supports bid to reach for stars
By Sonia Isaacs
JETSTAR has launched two new Trans-Tasman routes from New Zealand, with support from the $200 million Attracting Aviation Investment Fund.
SUNSHINE Coast Council’s proposal to establish a Hinterland Dark Sky Reserve has already garnered significant support, with 1,200 submissions lodged during the recent community consultation process.
The proposal to establish a Dark Sky Reserve is a key component of the Council’s strategy to manage light pollution and enhance liveability outcomes as the region continues to grow.
The proposed reserve buffer area would include Maleny, Mapleton, Montville, Witta, Flaxton, and Conondale
Throughout the monthlong consultation period, the Council gathered feedback on the proposal via surveys, emails, letters, and drop-in sessions, as well as during various events and presentations across the region.
A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said the survey alone attracted more than 1,200 submissions, reflecting strong community interest and support for the initiative.
“Feedback from all
consultation activities is now being reviewed,” they said.
“Council will share findings with our community once this process is complete.
“Feedback from the consultation programme will be considered in the coming months to determine if it will pursue an application to Dark Sky International to establish a Sunshine Coast Dark Sky Reserve.”
Division 5 Councillor, Winston Johnston, acknowledged the positive consultation response, saying it was “massive” and he was not surprised by the strong support shown by the community.
“1,200+ submissions is a huge response and just demonstrates that our community is extremely engaged with this proposal,”
Dark Sky champion, Dr Ken Wishaw, said he was extremely pleased with the feedback from the consultation process so far. “We will continue to advocate strongly for the need to preserve our night sky and measures to reduce night-time light pollution.”
Starting December 2024, three weekly services will operate between Auckland and Sunshine Coast Airport, marking the first year-round service between the two cities.
Additionally, from April 2025, three weekly services will commence between Christchurch and Cairns, establishing the first ever direct route between these cities.
Both services are threeyear commitments secured through the Attracting Aviation Investment Fund.
The Sunshine Coast flights will compensate for the loss of Bonza Airlines, offering a vital direct link for New Zealand tourists and students.
The low-cost carrier is expected to provide thousands more affordable fares annually, boosting tourism operators, hotels, and restaurants in regional Queensland.
Photo Credit: Dr Ken Wishaw
lights set to go in at crash intersection
A NEW design for a signalised intersection at Steve Irwin Way and Caloundra Street has been released. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) finalised the design this week, saying the traffic lights will improve access and safety for all road users. The project aims to provide safer and more direct access to Landsborough for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians approaching from Steve Irwin Way, and improved access to Forestry Road. The $11.6 million project is jointly funded by the Australian and
will be announced in the coming weeks, with the start date for the works to be confirmed after the contract is awarded.
TMR North Coast Region Deputy Regional Director, Justin Valks, said: “The Steve Irwin Way, Caloundra Street and Forestry Road intersection has a trend of crashes involving motorists trying to seek gaps in the traffic to turn into or exit from the side roads.”
“Signalising the intersection will improve safety by controlling right-turn movements for motorists and prioritising heavy
DO you know what a “living backyard’’ is? Discover it at the Queensland Garden Expo from July 4-7 at Nambour Showgrounds.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Expo features The Living Backyard zone, offering tips on creating wildlife-friendly gardens to attract frogs, birds, butterflies, and bees. Enjoy vibrant displays, including a full-size native garden designed for butterflies, and listen to experts discuss preserving
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native flora and fauna. Daily talks under the Tipi cover biosecurity, frogs, flying foxes, weeds, invasive animals, and beeswax wrap demos.
Sunshine Coast Deputy Mayor Councillor Maria Suarez highlighted the chance to learn from knowledgeable exhibitors and buy local native plants. The Expo, supported by Sunshine Coast Council, attracts thousands annually.
Buy your tickets and support one of Australia’s biggest gardening events.
Previous Muscle on the Mountain event at Maleny Showgrounds
Rotary Changeover
A MAGICAL vibe filled the Brouhaha venue along with fantastic food and service as the Maleny Rotary Club Changeover took place last Wednesday, June 26.
To fit with Rotary’s theme this year of ‘The Magic of Rotary’, the evening began with drinks and canapes and magician, Mike Tyler, entertained the various small clusters of people with his clever sleight of hand. With few formalities during the evening, conversation flowed and the time came for President, Paulette Steele, to hand over the mantel to incoming President, Scott Wassman, and to announce the new board of directors.
The evening drew to a close with the cutting of an enormous cake plated up to ensure everyone received a piece!
President Scott Wassman with his new board
Bruce and Jan Lawton with Steve NewtonRenee Harris, Sissel Kelly and Rob Dodd
Jodie Pember , Tamara Hazelden and Cr Jenny Broderick
Magician Mike Tyler
Neelah, Bree and Tess
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Ian Demack Co-op members Cassandra and Jess
Young local shoppers supporting Buy Local Day
Audrey
Innessa
Ashley and Yulia
Linsey and Jess
Eddie and Barbara
Terry and Richard
Bringing back people focus
Community is key for Queensland Country bank
such a joy; I feel like I’ve won a job jackpot!”
In
“As a
all Queenslanders live better lives through better finances,” she said.
“It gives me such joy to be able to work alongside business owners and locals across this region.
“Being involved in the towns and events across Southern Queensland is
With two decades in banking, including time with the big four banks, Karen said she was loving her role with Queensland Country
Bank because it was, and always would be, personal.
“It’s important to
remember that families and businesses are not only concerned with today’s economic climate, interest rates and savings, but they are also very concerned how to live their lives in parallel with these pressures,”
Karen said chatting to GC&M News.
“The human side of banking is important and so oft Our members are just that, members, and their financial wellbeing is our priority and always will be.”
Karen said Queensland Country Bank was focused on all areas of banking, and worked closely in tandem with its members.
“Community and conversations – they are the key,” she said. “It’s also why Queensland Country Bank
about such a wonderful common denominator in gardening.
“This is our second year as a Partner and we are all looking forward to meeting our members and introducing ourselves to new ones.”
Karen said she is a bit of a green thumb but has a current issue with a very
“So I’ve come to a compromise with him – I’ve taken the delicate plants inside, and left the hardy ones outside. At this stage, it seems to be working. Fingers crossed!”
Karen said she had a number of different plants in her garden, including Heliconias, Lillypillies, Agapanthus, ferns and the
to the Queensland Garden Expo experts for more advice!
Pop in to say hi to
from July 4-7. Or see the team at the
Karen and the team at the Queensland Garden Expo (bring up the Bush Turkey situation, she’ll love it!)
Maleny branch, located at 28 Maple Street, Maleny.
Karen O’Rourke
Costa Georgiadis and Matt Golinski with friends
y Buyers Roadshow
By Sonia Isaacs
LOCAL Lions Club members were recently recognised for their outstanding community service at a special celebration dinner held on Saturday, June 15, at the Twin Waters Golf Club. 90 guests from 17 Lions Clubs attended the interzone and district event, which also marked the visit by the Chair of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), Brian Sheehan.
Beerwah Lions Club executive members, Justin Neubecker (35 years of service) and Rod Layt (52 years of service) were both honoured with distinguished service awards. Beerwah Lions Club President, Rod Layt, described the event as an “inspiring occasion” for all involved. “It was an incredible honour to be recognised,” he said. Blackall Range Lions Club members Lindsay Stewart (51 years of service) and club secretary Marcia
Jensen were also honoured for their service excellence. District Governor, Andy FitzGerald, praised the exceptional Lions in the local area. “All Lions volunteer their time to serve their local community without expecting a thank you or a pat on the back,” she said. “I would love to give everyone an award to show how much their efforts mean to the community. I am so proud of the whole district and all the awesome effort they put in every day.”
IN today’s trend of downsizing and decluttering our homes, it’s the perfect time to go through those drawers and cupboards and turn those unwanted items into cash. Antique Buyers, and father-son duo, Mike and Nate, will be in the Sunshine Coast area between July 10th and 20th.
“We are enthusiastic buyers, particularly interested in gold jewellery, whether broken or intact,
an instant appraisal.
antique jewellery, gold and silver coins, collectibles including military medals, and banknotes, as well as mechanical watches.”
“Everyone has something we want to buy, and nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item, as we are buying 10,000!” says Mike Cornish, the company’s chief buyer. If you are in doubt about any items you wish to sell, take them in for
With the gold price still at higher than traditional levels, right now is an opportune time to explore your jewellery box and dig out those old gold chains, rings, and brooches, to turn them into cash. Mike emphasizes, “This is an ideal time to sell. We will buy anything made of gold –old jewellery, coins, virtually anything, even gold teeth! We also need silver in any
form, including coins, and bars of any size.”
cupboards, you may have a rarity lurking amongst your coins. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. Bags, tins, boxes, folders, however they come, we will be quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea of what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up!”
needed urgently by the buyers. “Collectors at this stage want brands such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, and Seiko, just to mention some. These brands can command good prices depending on the model and condition.” Mike explains. “If you are unsure, We also offer home visits for those unable to visit us, or those with too much to carry. Refer to our advertisement for home visit bookings then call Nate on 0426 820 646. For more details, please see the ad to the right.
District Governor Andy FitzGerald with Justin Neubecker and LCIF Chair Brian Sheehan. Inset: Rod Layt
Buying Now
Mike and Nate Cornish will be travelling the Sunshine Coast area between July 10th and 20th. We want to buy your unwanted items listed below. Please visit us at one of the venues shown below for an ‘on the spot’ appraisal. See www.heritageint.nz for our full schedule.
If you live outside the area, have too many items to bring in, or would like a home visit, phone Nate on 0426 820 646 NOW to arrange a time. These events are often compared to the ‘Antiques Roadshow’ on TV, but without the long queues. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Australian Proof & Uncirc. Gold, Silver, Proof, Uncirculated, C-Mint, Old or Modern Coins and Sets, Collections & Accumulations. All RAM and Perth Mint. Any tins, bags,
Coins Full and Half Sovereigns, Nuggets, Bullion, $200 Aust. Coins, Commemorative Coins, World Gold Coins, Holed or Worn, Gold Medals & Fobs Silver Coins
– Crowns, Half Crowns, Florins,
Caloundra RSL (Foyer Function Area) 9:00am – 1:00pm 19 West Terrace, Caloundra WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY
Home Visits
1:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit
Trays, Baskets, Vases, Jugs, Cigarette & Card Cases. Silver Bars of any size
Landsborough Hall 12:30pm – 3:00pm 485 Old Landsborough Road
Glass House Mountains Community Hall 3:30pm – 5:00pm 8 Coonowrin Rd
Mapleton Bowls Club (Hall) 9:00am – 11:00am 5 Post Office Road
Woombye Bowls Club (Bistro Area) 11:30am – 1:30pm 5-9 Hill Street
Buderim Tavern (Function Room) 2:00pm – 3:30pm 81 Burnett Street
Home Visits 3:30pm
Beerwah Meeting Place (Room 3/3A) 8:30am – 12:00pm 25 Peachester Road MONDAY 15TH JULY TUESDAY 16TH JULY WEDNESDAY 17TH JULY
Home Visits 4:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit
Yandina-Eumundi RSL Hall 9:00am – 11:30am 24 North St, Yandina THURSDAY 18TH JULY
Cooroy RSL 12:30pm – 3:00pm 25 Maple Street
Home Visits
3:00pm – 6:00pm Phone 0426 820 646 For a Home Visit
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(Community Hall, Library & Meeting Place) on July 13 and try your hand at a new skill or re-kindle your love for an old one.
Meet local creative people and explore the abundance of talent on offer. Entry is free.
There will be paid and free workshops on the day along with market stalls, sausage sizzle and a bake sale.
The Maker’s Day will showcase a broad range of creative activities for people to try.
“We’ve got everything from hat-making, ceramics,
Rotary helps Ukraine club
SUE Curwood has always been a creative person from photography to lead light to resin work and folk art. She came across acrylic fluid art around five years ago and instantly fell in love with the style and the amazing variations of artwork one can create.
Acrylic fluid art is a different art-form, it is very abstract. It can be soft and gentle or bold and vivid.
“I have loved working on bedside tables, small glass coffee tabletops, stools and of course Wall art,” Sue said.
“When we moved from Landsborough to Glasshouse Mountains two years ago, I made sure to
a Sew Responsible display showcasing their commitment to sustainable sewing.
They will be on hand to help with sewing/upcycling projects and provide free taste tests of Country Kitchens recipes.
So make sure you save the date and come on down Saturday July 13, Beerwah Community Hall and Beerwah Meeting Place (next to Beerwah Library on Peachester Rd) from 9am2pm. Free entry, and for further information, please contact: qcwabeerwah@ gmail.com
By Sonia Isaacs
THE Rotary Club of Maleny is launching a new initiative to support their counterparts in Ukraine who have been impacted by the war with Russia.
Bruce Kelly from the Maleny Rotary International committee said the decision to support the Cherkasy Rotary Club was based purely on humanitarian interests.
“Our investigations into opportunities to add value led us to the small city of Cherkasy, located in the centre of the war,” Mr Kelly said.
“Despite having no military facilities, it
has been the victim of numerous Russian missile strikes, resulting in many civilian casualties.
“We have received updates indicating that the main need is for first aid kits.”
The Maleny Rotary is now seeking funding to provide more first aid kits to citizens and support for local hospitals. They hope to raise $10,000 over the next few months through various methods and have also engaged with the Australian Ukrainian community, including the Australia Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, to assist.
More details: president. maleny@rotary9620.org
New exhibition at Vianta Pie it forward in Maleny
THE Maleny Pie Guy’s ‘pie it forward’ initiative allows those who would like to help a stranger in need of a hot pie, pasty, sausage roll or any coffee/chai of choice with a simple discounted pricing structures.
collected every month then passed onto the ‘People’s Kitchen Maleny’ to hand out to those who need it most via their weekly Wednesday
have a small studio built, so I wouldn’t take over the house again,and now I spend more time in there then in the house with all the paintings I create at Nano Arts.” Her work will be on display at Vianta Arts Beerwah 70 Simpson street Beerwah during the months of July and August.
community hot dinners. The Maleny people’s kitchen
Cherkasy Rotary Club in the Ukraine with medical kits
Sue Curwood
VISITING THE CABOOLTURE WARPLANE MUSEUM
Located in the Moreton Bay region, the Caboolture Warplane Museum is Established in 1995, the museum stands as Queensland’s sole operational and exhibiting these relics, the museum pays homage to the pioneering and into the stories behind these admirable icons, such as the Gipsy Moth, which memorabilia, visitors can immerse themselves in over an hour of captivating experience, the Caboolture Warplane Museum promises an unforgettable
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Gold chances
Glass House Mountains is getting an uplift
By Kirra Livingstone
GORGEOUS Glass House Mountains is moving ahead in leaps and bounds, with several significant developments underway or under consideration.
proposals across Glass House Mountains is an application to create a tourist park at 29 Roberts Rd. The ‘farm stay’ style park will consist of eight accommodation cabins, a caravan and camping area
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Living Gems is also proposing to build a 113-villa site on Buzaki Rd, although Council has asked the company for further information.
A proposal is with council to reconfigure 97 Springburn Drive into 30 residential lots from about 2300sqm.
However the biggest development application with the biggest bearing on the town is the Hanson Quarry’s proposal to double rock extraction at its site on Old Gympie Road. The company is seeking to double extraction to 1.6 million tonnes per annum.
While some welcome the expansion, community groups have largely opposed the application,
As well as the exciting opportunities presented through the current round of MCUs, there is also more development underway in Glass House Mountains township. A streetscape refurbishment on Reed Street and Bruce Parade started on May 29 and nearly complete, aims to
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Reed Street and Bruce Parade Streetscape upgrades
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The project’s works include new landscaping with locally sourced Glass House stone boulders and garden bed planting.
Ngungun May Bush shrub has been planted in the garden beds to beautify the street and showcase native plants. New street trees have been planted
councillor, Jenny Broderick, said it was wonderful to see the town given a refresh.
“Down the track I am keen for Glasshouse to have the placemaking planning that we have seen in other places, but it is wonderful to see this little bit of uplift to the entry of our township,”
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“Upgrades are almost complete with the uplighting along the park and footpath near the Tourist information Centre almost complete.”
Cr Broderick also highlighted, from the recent council budget, adopted on June 20, the town will receive a $70,000 basketball court. “Glasshouse has also been allocated funds
in the latest budget for a basketball court to be built,” she said.
“We will be asking the community where they think this should go.
“This came from feedback from the election campaign.”
There was no other funding provided for the Glass House Mountains in the recent council budget.
kirra@gcnews.com.au
Then head down to the Glasshouse Country RSL Wednesday nights for nibbles and drinks or Friday nights for dinner, drinks, raffles and good company.
Let the RSL members look after you with affordable alcoholic and
Have dinner at the RSL Clinic’s huge expansion
non-alcoholic beverages, yummy feeds, and an unforgetable night! Each week has themed
Centre has recently expanded their practice by increasing their number of GPs, to cater the growing population of the town. The practice offers mixed bulk billing and is now proudly home to 8 GPs, both male and female. Glasshouse Mountains Medical Centre bulk bills for pension card holders and children under 16
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Town received funds to complete major upgrades to roads, facilities
Moolah in Mooloolah
By Kirra Livingstone
MOOLOOLAH has seen a plethora of development and upgrades in it’s township, including crucial repairs to damaged roads, and necessary upgrades to community facilities.
In recent years, the township has endured eight landslips, three of which caused significant damage during the 2022 February floods adverse weather events.
Repairs have been slow going, but roads damaged by the adverse weather have now seen a major revamp over the past 12 months.
On June 30, all landslip and significant roadworks for road repairs on councilowned roads were expected to be finalised by the council, including King Road last year, and Brandenburg Road this year.
“The repairs which were finished at King Road last year, was a total reconstruction and refurbishment,” Division 5 councillor, Winston Johnston said.
“For the Brandenburg Road repairs, we spent about $4 million upgrading a substantial part of it to bitumen and widening it.
“We also had a major landslip there which was repaired.”
Cr Johnston stressed the importance of undertaking these crucial road works upgrades in Mooloolah.
“There’s been a lot of work in the last 12 months of resealing of roads in the Mooloolah Glenview area,” he said.
“It’s so important for these road upgrades to have been done in Mooloolah because we want to ensure driver safety and the quality of the roads in division 5.
“In my division, I had eight landslips, three of them major, and they have all been finalised or very nalised. They should be all done by
repairs that Mooloolah has been getting upgrades for in the past year; facilities are being invested in as well.
upgraded and installed new footpaths in certain areas. On King Road, we replaced a large section of footpath Hatten Street, we put in a new footpath,” Cr Johnston
“Mooloolah has been very fortunate in that it’s got a
substantially small portion of the gravel roads in the division, and it’s got quite good facilities.
“In the last twelve months, we put a shade sail in at the Mooloolah Sports Reserve over the children’s playground, and we also put in a sealed car park at the Mooloolah Country Club and Sports Complex, which cost $800,000.”
Although Mooloolah hasn’t received as much funding in this financial year’s budget compared
to previous budgets, the town still received a few cash splashes.
For building and facilites in the 2024/25 budget for division 5, the Mooloolah Hall is set to undergo a public amenity renewal, which will cost $30,000 to complete.
The only other funding promise in this financial year’s budget, is related to parks and gardens, with the Mooloolah Recreation Reserve getting a $43,000 fence and sign renewal.
Cr Johnston said the division 5 budget focuses more on Maleny this year, as there are a number of upgrades and developments needed for the town.
kirra@gcnews.com.au
Mooloolah Snapshot
Brandenburg Road landslip
Dean from Mooloolah Meats
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Rosetta’s Great Reads
Storm Child
Reviewed by Lea Dodd
Cyrus Haven and Evie Cormac return in Michael Robotham’s latest psychological thriller. As a child, Evie Cormac was discovered hiding in a secret room where a man had been tortured to death. Under the guardianship of forensic psychologist, Cyrus Haven, Evie has entered adulthood, opened a bank account, learnt to drive and got a job, but she is not unscarred. When Cyrus decides to take her on a holiday to Lincolnshire, her past comes back to haunt her as they encounter 17 migrant bodies washing up on a beach. If you have been following this series, this book unlocks the secrets of Evie’s past, but Robotham includes enough information that you can read it as a satisfying proclaimed Michael Robotham as “an absolute master.” RRP$32.99
The Way We Are
Reviewed by Gabriel Curmi
Our leading social psychologist Hugh Mackay has noticed the plummet in Australia’s society. The lack of any sort of physical, social interaction, like “hey, g’day mate” or neighbourly help and support. Mackay also points out that social media is completely lacking in a key ingredient of social interaction. That is, eye contact. Mackay provides information on what we are doing and shocking statistics of our society. Mackay has studied the last 50 years of Australian society, and seen new book, The Way We Are, he advises how to combat our present anti-socialising society. RRP $34.99
Naidoc week book launch event
30 Maple St, Maleny 5435 2134
SPEAK Up Now, Rosetta Books and Gelding Street Press are hosting a special NAIDOC week book launch at Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane on Monday July 8. Best selling author,
and former award winning manager of the Aboriginal Child Protection Unit, Ngunnawal woman, Mel Brown, will be in conversation with Michele Gusman. Mel will be discussing her memoir ‘Shades of
Me’, which shares her experiences of family and domestic violence and how she found the strength to not only survive, but also to go on to help Aboriginal communities and children at risk. $10, 5.30pm for 6pm start.
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Horoscopes
CANCER
JUNE 22 - JULY 22
Celebrated as the moon of the Divine Feminine, the new moon in Cancer on 6 July is your personal annual reset date. Spending this beneficial astrological portal in or near water can be especially healing, so head for the river or ocean, pool party or beach weekend, home bath or spa.
LEO
JULY 23 – AUGUST 23
LIBRA
OPEN 7 DAYS
WEEK BEGINNING JULY 2
SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23
The current Sun/Saturn alignment calls for your best heart-centred leadership, as in calm direction, downplaying drama, and ensuring everyone’s contributions are acknowledged. And let’s not pretend that the whole of July won’t be taken up eventplanning the celebrations for this year’s celestial Festival Of You.
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22
Virgo’s planet mentor Mercury, moving into socializing mode, packs your calendar and brightens your creative ideas with extra eloquence. If you’re making a pitch or presentation, go for maximum flair and vivacity, because in this lavish transit too much is likely to be just enough.
This week’s harmonizing alignment of agreeable Venus and stable Saturn supports having a heart-to-heart with friends, family, partners or colleagues to discuss future plans. Bonus news: angels are likely to arrive in the most ordinary of outfits, close to home, seemingly by accident, right on your doorstep.
SCORPIO
OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22
July’s polarities combine soft and tough, a not unfamiliar scenario for Scorpios. Security-conscious and protective, this month suggests strengthening your screening processes and filters so you can relax your guard and focus on the genuine connections and deeper bonding available during this compassionate transit.
SAGITTARIUS
NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21
With early July’s sentimental Sun, Venus and new moon, nostalgia is strong and emotions close to the surface, but be choosy about who you unburden to. Archers are the zodiac’s travellers, and the land of your ancestors could be calling you to revisit relatives or places that hold family memories.
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20
Your guiding planet Saturn, retrograde for the rest of this year in the sign of mystery, suggests that discerning between fact, fiction, fantasy and fabrication is going to be your main task in the coming months. The good news? This is something sensible Saturn’s reversal will definitely assist with.
AQUARIUS
JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18
ARIES
MARCH 21 – APRIL 20
July’s celestial energetics, in your sector of efficient organization, suggest a declutter of home, mind and habits. This is a helpful transit to review finances if your lifestyle’s over budget, to cut superfluous stuff, trim waste, repurpose and recycle. No need to be overly austere; just keep luxuries to affordable doses.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20
Venus in her coziest mode promises plenty of seasonal bonding, and may have you thinking about steps you might want to take to protect what’s precious, whether that’s your inner sanctum, intellectual property or the planet’s precarious future. Tune in next week for Saturn and Neptune reversing in your sign.
TAURUS
APRIL 21 – MAY 20
The Ram’s style is straightforward, but in the zodiac’s month of the lateral Crab, which skitters from side to side towards its destination, people are likely to behave in the same way, so think indirect strategies, alternative tactics, different points of entry: back stairs, side door, service lift, open window.
With insistent Mars in Taurus, you’re primed to be highly motivated, persistent and determined, but will also need to be sensitive this week to when that forward drive might veer towards pushy. Any feeling of being pressured is only likely to meet with resistance from this week’s citizens.
GEMINI
MAY 21 – JUNE 21
The empathetic connection of Mercury and Neptune, in caring water signs for the first days of July, sensitizes your extra-sensory listening skills. So tap into this open-hearted transit, and rather than offering advice or solutions this week, just let people share how they’re feeling.
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Award winning author Mel Brown with Rosetta Books owner Lea Dodd
International bestseller and master of crime visits Maleny
By Sonia Isaacs
ONE of the world’s most celebrated bestselling crime authors, Michael Robotham, will be coming to Maleny.
With an impressive sales history of 8.5 million books, various TV series adaptations, and a devoted international fan base eagerly awaiting his latest psychological thriller, this world-renowned ‘master of crime’ is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first book, The Suspect, released in 2004.
He has since published eighteen bestselling novels with methodical regularity. Despite his work often depicting the dark and complex undercurrents of human nature, and writing from a room in his Sydney home dubbed his “cabana of cruelty,” Michael comes across as an affable yet perceptive conversationalist. Speaking with GC&M News, Michael
shared that while writing a novel can be an incredibly solitary experience, getting out and meeting readers on tour is very rewarding.
“It’s so nice to eventually get out and meet people that love books - that’s always exciting,” he said.
Michael said he considers himself fortunate that his success has allowed him to be a full-time novelist, supported by a family life that encourages his focus on writing.
“I generally write every day from 9am to 5pm, though if I go a day without writing I suddenly start to panic that it’s a really terrible book, and this will be the one that finally exposes me as a complete and utter fraud,” he laughed.
Writing each of his books, he likened to driving at night. “Where you can only see as far as the headlights, but remain confident that you will eventually reach your destination,” he said.
“Also, I don’t plot in
Maleny Players to tour with local plays
THE Maleny Players are embarking on a tour! Eight actors will take three locally-written plays ‘out west’ to the prestigious Dalby Drama Festival on July 13-14. Before the festival, local theatre fans will have the chance to see the plays in a special preview performance at the Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds, on Friday July 5, from 6-8pm. The preview will also serve as
a fundraiser to support the troupe’s participation in the upcoming outback drama festival.
The event will feature a delicious finger-food supper with bar drinks, and scintillating swing music by Peter and Sista Paula
Three original short works written by acclaimed local playwrights, Jill Morris and Sharon Hirt, will be showcased on the night: Sweetpea, I Loved Him...
DEAD by Sharon Hirt, and The Widows by Jill Morris. Sweetpea recalls an affecting childhood tragedy, while I Loved Him... DEAD is a mystery based on addiction to anger.
The Widows offers some comedy but paints a poignant picture of five older women forced into minimal accommodation by widowhood amidst the current housing crisis. Jill Morris plays a character
in her own penned play called ‘Yet Another Widow’, and Monica Rogers plays Josephine, a ‘widow’ too soon due to her husband’s care in a nursing home and her own dementia. Tickets are $25. Bookings can be made at trybooking.com. Cash sales are available at Maleny Art Direct Gallery in Maple Street. For more information, phone Jill on 0427 624 090.
advance; a bit like climbing a mountain where you don’t know where the top is.
“At any given stage of the book, if I finish a scene and I can see that I’ve got four or five different ways the story can go, then I’m really comfortable.”
Most of Michael’s stories are seeded in real-life events, and he said he processes the inevitable darkness in his books through humour.
Initially working as a journalist and later as a ghostwriter, Michael credits much of his knowledge of criminal psychology to having worked closely with high-profile British forensic psychologist Paul Britton, the inspiration for the TV series Cracker. “Paul taught me a lot; that people aren’t born evil and society gets the monsters it deserves,” he noted.
“I think the way darkness can work on the page is if you also give the reader the chance to laugh, relax and breathe.”
Michael said as a previous ghostwriter, he would spend months with people to capture their voice, but ensure when put to the page nobody could recognise his fingerprints. “It would look and sound exactly like their words. I treat my fictional characters the same waythey live and breathe in my mind,” he said.
“That’s one of the ways you bring the reader with you, if you create characters people care about and then you do terrible things to them - which sounds awful! Basically, you create characters people fall in love with and then you think what’s the worst thing that could happen!”
Michael has just published his latest novel, Storm Child, and will appear at a special literary lunch event to discuss highlights from his 20 years of publishing.
Hosted by Rosetta Books at Tranquil Park, Maleny, on Sunday, July 21 at 12pm.
Michael Robotham
Monica Rogers and Jill Morris
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New vaping laws
EFFECTIVE from 1 July 2024, the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024 ushers in a national framework regulating the importation, manufacture, supply, commercial possession, and advertisement of vapes across Australia.
This landmark legislation, passed by the Australian Parliament, aims to mitigate the growing health risks associated with vaping while ensuring access to therapeutic vapes for smoking cessation remains available where clinically appropriate.
The reforms bring significant changes to how Australians can access vapes. Non-pharmacy retailers, including
tobacconists, vape shops, and convenience stores, will no longer be permitted to sell any type of vape. Therapeutic vapes will continue to be available from pharmacies, but only when deemed clinically appropriate. Individuals wishing to purchase vapes containing nicotine or a zero-nicotine substance will still require a prescription from a medical or nurse practitioner. Additionally, flavours for therapeutic vapes will be limited to mint, menthol, and tobacco.
Strict requirements will be imposed on anyone involved in transporting, storing, or handling vapes, and the advertising or promotion of vapes will be generally prohibited. This comprehensive regulatory
approach aims to curb the illicit supply and reduce opportunities for unlawful trade. From 1 October 2024, therapeutic vapes with a nicotine concentration of 20 mg/mL or less will be available from pharmacies without a prescription, provided a pharmacist assesses this as clinically appropriate.
The legislation also outlaws the domestic manufacture, supply, and commercial possession of non-therapeutic and disposable single-use vapes from 1 July 2024. Only established pharmaceutical supply chains will be authorized to distribute and supply vapes. Importers will be required to hold a customs license and permit from the Office of Drug
Control, and only finished products will be lawful to dispense, prohibiting pharmacists from providing ingredients for patients to mix their own vaping substances.
Enhanced border controls, a ban on disposable single-use vapes, and an advertising ban are central to the reforms, making it easier to detect and disrupt illicit vape supply chains.
The Australian Border Force (ABF), in collaboration with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), will enforce these measures at the border, with any unauthorised vaping goods to be seized and destroyed.
A National Vaping Enforcement Framework will guide the unified enforcement of these laws.
The Truth Behind Red Skin
Will my custom orthotic be too hard?
by Donna - Professional Skin Clinician at Okeoni
Understanding the reasons behind red skin can help in managing and treating this common issue. Although the exact causes can be complex and guidelines are available to help manage these conditions.
Common Conditions That Cause Redness
allergies.
4. Lifestyle Choices. Triggers: Smoking, overuse of aggressive topical products, and exposure to harsh environmental conditions. Managing and Reducing Redness
by Carly O’Donoghue Podiatrist, Stepping Out Podiatry
This is a question that patients always ask us when they need a custom orthotic to help them walk pain free. Will my custom orthotic be too hard for my feet?
position.
In short, because the device is custom made to your foot, then it will feel just perfect for you. Let’s explore this a little more…
There are many material composites that are layered together to create the best custom orthotic design for your foot. To choose which combination is best for each patient, there are three main areas of consideration:
One reason this is so important is that the materials selected
1. Rosacea. Symptoms: Persistent redness, severe dryness. There are four subtypes. Individuals may have multiple subtypes at once, each with varying degrees of redness.
2. Impaired Barrier Function. Symptoms: Redness, acute moisture loss, irritation, and general hypersensitivity.
3. Atopic Dermatitis. Symptoms: Redness, hypersensitivity, itching (pruritus), and rash-like eruptions. More than 90% of cases have a bacterial
to a personal history of
Drink plenty of water. Use only half the recommended amount of laundry detergent. Avoid products with synthetic fragrances or colours. Apply an appropriate moisturizer showering. Identify and steer clear of personal foods or skincare products. Understanding these help in managing skin redness. By taking the right steps and seeking professional advice, you can improve your skin health and reduce redness for personalized skincare solutions and professional guidance tailored to your needs.
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with your individual foot condition in mind. If there is excess pressure on your foot causing a callus or corn, or maybe a large bunion joint, used on top of the custom orthotic. As it is custom, then we can individually cut out sections on the orthotic shell, around the corn, to release pressure under the foot. If you have heel pain or painful arches, then we can angle the orthotic shell a few degrees when designing the device, to ensure that as soon as your heel hits the ground when walking, your
2. How active you are. The material we use for the custom orthotic shell will be based on how active you are, what sport you play, and how much support your feet need to move through these activities. If you are a runner or walk large distances, you accommodate the force through your foot, compared with someone who may have pain due to an injury but only performs low level activity.
3. What footwear you choose to wear. Footwear is extremely important as the shoe will play a major role in supporting your foot. width, length, and depth, so therefore the design of the custom orthotic needs to accommodate this.
At Stepping Out Podiatry we involve our patients in the above process by thoroughly explaining how the custom orthotic can be designed lifestyle and ultimately to reduce their pain.
Stepping Out Podiatry –1300 881 082. andsborough, Beerwah, Kawana.
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Letters and Opinions SAID IT....
Path needs repairs
I HAVE empathy for the views Stephen Coleman (GC&M News, June 18).
It is OK for we who drive to disregard the plight of those who do not have the privilege of doing the same, but it is not Ok to sit in a line of traffic on Steve Irwin Way, that is peppered with vehicles of the Sunshine Coast Council, Naybobs who enjoy the privilege of transportation at all we ratepayers expense, while the proletariat is forced to stay at home as a result of their powerlessness in obtaining political action.
As a resident of Beerwah, I was promised verbally, by the sitting councillor, that the pedestrian/ bikeway from Glasshouse to Beerwah would be completed prior to the last local government election.
Just hot air to gain a vote, and kick the can down the road to the next sucker who was elected.
And they wonder why we electors are dissatisfied with politicians.
The pathway Stephen is referring to is needed as a matter of urgency for safety alone, and should be extended on the other side of Beerwah, on Steve Irwin way up to the Zoo.
How many times in late afternoon does one observe tourists from many countries trekking along Steve Irwin in the long grass trying to avoid being hit by cars, as they make their way back to Beerwah Railway Station. It is embarrassing in the least for a proud Queenslander to see it.
Get your finger out Sunshine Coast Council , look after the things you are required to do, and we would all be better off
Rod Houston Beerwah
Producing energy
Dear Editor, I haven’t noticed that anyone lauding nuclear fusion reactors has mentioned that it is only in recent years that a reactor has been found that actually produces more energy than it uses, and certainly not at commercial viable quantities.
Anyone interested in the delays and cost overruns of ITER, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, should Google tokamak, the Russian name for the toroidal vessel in which the reaction takes place. Sheila Williams Beerwah
Don’t hate on cards I’m not sure if the use of cash is teaching maths –in theory, it should do. It is the exceptionally poor maths used on social media memes which attempt to justify the use of cash. For example:
– The 1st claim: A $50 note is better than $50 EFTPOS because the note will be still around after 20 transactions by avoiding a 3% fee for each transaction which would have reduced the $50 to close to zero!
FACT: It would take 76 EFTPOS transactions for $50 to reduce to below $5 remaining. However, the fee is usually around 1.2%, not 3%.
– The 2nd claim: The weekly EFTPOS fees, for a small business, would be enough to employ a person for a day.
FACT: If the business had an income of $1,000 per day and all of those transactions were by EFTPOS the total fee amount would be $12. Multiply this by 6 (assume business open for six days per week) gives us $72 for the week. Not likely to employ a person for $72 a day.
Yes, cash is important, however using erroneously false maths in an attempt to justify this is not helping the credibility of the cause.
Garry Claridge Maleny
REPS Elected
with Jason Hunt State Member for Caloundra
FIRSTLY, I’d like to thank the community, Local Astronomer Dr Ken Wishaw and of course the GC&M News for bringing to my attention community concerns about the brightness of the lights at the new Landsborough Station Park n’ Ride.
I was able to take these concerns to Queensland Rail and come to an agreement to permanently dim the lighting levels to 70 per cent from dusk until 9pm and then down to 40 per cent from 9pm until sunrise.
WHAT YOU’RE SAYING ONLINE ..
Your reaction to news that Aussie World wants to build a water park rivalling Gold Coast attractions.
We live at Glenview and have little children. We know it will bring more traffic but will be amazing to have this for our children on weekends when they grow up. Also it will bring so much fun and laughter for families and our children. Just hope this time things
move forward and red tape gets pushed aside.
Todd Bull
Great. The Sunshine Coast needs more attractions.
Danielle Lio
To lazy to drive 20 mins to a real beach so let’s build a plastic fantastic water park using our precious water resources. Turning the Sunshine Coast into the Gold Coast.
Graham Parsons
Water park Glenview, Water park Johnson road, now Water park
Aussie world, every few years, new water park application submission, not one has been built.
This has now been implemented and I think it’s a great outcome that addresses community concerns while still ensuring the ongoing safety of the community.
And of course, as my column readers will know, I can’t go long without mentioning the amazing work that PK and the Sunshine Coast Young Veterans do in the Hinterland, and they’ve hit another home run with the progress of their Beerwah Veterans’ Hub.
I popped into the newly opened VWF Command Post Café at the Hub to see the team and congratulate them.
Next time you’re in, check out their ‘pay it forward’ coffee board where you can shout a free coffee or two for a Veteran or a Community Member.
From July 1 this week is when our $1000 rebates come into effect for all Queenslanders.
If you’re a Senior or Pension card holder, you can also an extra $372 on top of that.
Make sure that you’ve registered your Senior or Pension card with your energy company to get that extra rebate off your bill on top of the $1000.
I spoke to Hinterland residents Thilo and Janet recently who told me that this rebate means they won’t be paying a bill for at least the next 6 months! That little bit of cost of living relief goes a long way for our local seniors who can see that we are doing the things that matter most.
already .. 4 has to be a world record!
Simon Duckworth
Aziz Mitra
Council will oppose it and / or make life tough hard for the developers Don’t hold your breath waiting 3 strikes on waterparks
Budget Highlights
with Jenny Broderick Division 1 - Sunshine
Coast Council
Would be great so let’s be positive love the Sunshine state
Brenda Bleakley
Been talking about water parks up this way for years won’t happen.
Michael Allen
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THIS month, our newly elected Council handed down their first budget. There are some wonderful things lined up for Division 1. One of the highlights is the entrance to Beerwah Cemetry being upgraded, including better signage on Roys Road.
Glasshouse Street enhancements
The potholes in the gravel carpark are also scheduled to be fixed in coming weeks. Howard Walker Park, Peachester
Interest at heart is true
EXCUSE me, I’ve got a bit of sick in my mouth. Fresh from last week’s scintillating council budget announcement, aside from being underwhelmed, I’m wondering how much of the 5 per cent rise in rates is being spent on hyperbolic adjectives.
Apparently we are to believe that this is a compassionate budget, and that community is ‘at the heart of every decision’, and so is the environmentwhich is ‘front and centre’.
The end result: a budget that promises to make a difference in our lives.
Five minutes later one of the two developments fell over.
Glenview developer Sanad was already spewing because a competitor had been approved down the road.
Then it was dumped off a big financial wave. We haven’t heard too
Well, between the black and white of another rise in rates and then the black and white reality of another rise coming in interest rates and you have to ask how much anyone in authority really has the community’s interest at heart. Dream big It seems like just the other day the council was touting the Sunshine Coast as the next wave park capital of Australia. Lol.
much from its friendly neighbour competitors down Glass House Mountains way, but fingers crossed.
Now we’re being tempted by Aussie World’s aims to build a water park next door to its current theme park.
The good news is that at least we know they know what they’re doing.
Hopefully the dollars they saved on cheap concept drawings can go on decent water slides.
Say it ain’t so Read the scariest headline in about forever in a weekend paper.
It was this: 106,000 teens will still be living at home in
Street refresh at Glasshouse entry is almost complete, featuring our native Ngungun May Bush shrub, and uplighting around the trees and footpath.
Skippy Park, Landsborough
CRANK CRANK CRANK the Croc the Croc
It’s finally happening! Peachester, the work has begun with the park fence being installed as we speak. Also great news in the budget, with allocation to start safety works on Commissioners Flat Road. Support Local Business This month we have celebrated ‘Buy Local Day’. Thank you to all of our businesses who got involved, and to our wonderful community for supporting them. Remember to shop locally as often as we can. When you support our local businesses, you support our local families . Building Community Connections
their 40s. What has society come to.
Between that and a massive rise in single household numbers there doesn’t appear to be much in between for normal crocodiles just wanting to live a normal life with his missus. These are Bureau of Statistics numbers so they’re not completely made up. Let’s just hope they’re wrong.
You will have noticed recently that Skippy Park has had some updates, with new front fencing, new slide and softfall. Watch this space! With the new budget, there will also be some exercise equipment placed around the track.
Artwork at Peace Park, Landsborough
If you haven’t seen it already, head out to Peace Memorial Park and check out the new artwork on the side of the storage shed.
Please keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 1 news and information by searching ‘Cr Jenny Broderick’. This month we will have several ‘Mobile Office’ sessions, so keep an eye out for the dates. I really look forward to catching up with you.
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Peace can be hard to find
IN the world today, the demands of life may well lead to stress and emotional turmoil and a peaceful mind might seem difficult to achieve.
But finding peace of mind is possible.
Feeling at peace within can boost our overall feelings of contentment and happiness, regardless of the challenges we face.
A relaxed and calm outlook can help us to attain peace within.
We need to be aware however that we can’t link our happiness to external factors that are beyond our control.
Instead, we have to find peace within ourselves and apply a positive attitude to everything we do.
Rather than waiting for things to change in order to improve, we can change our outlook.
We can learn to accept that some things cannot be changed or controlled telling ourselves that we are doing the best we can in the current situation and that with patience in time things
Desert
might well change.
We can also be assured that there is help available asking God to help us, taking our concerns and worries to God in prayer knowing that God hears us and is walking beside us each day.
We can have an increased mindfulness with a sense of self compassion; practising kindness and forgiveness to ourselves and others.
By accepting our own thoughts and emotions, we can be more at ease within ourselves, not allowing day-to-day worries to affect us and being prepared for whatever the day might bring.
Handing our concerns over to God will assist us allowing us to share the burden.
Jesus said to his disciples: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14.27
Setting aside space for quietness, solitude
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and prayer can promote a deeper sense of contentment.
Being outdoors with fresh air, trees and green spaces can ease emotional distress and foster feelings of inner tranquillity, calm and peace of mind.
The apostle Paul told the Philippians:
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6 -7
May God’s peace be with you this day and every day.
blooms in region
National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Veterans’ Affairs service. Desert Rose will visit: Beerwah on Tuesday July 2 opposite the pharmacy,
BEERWAH: Sunday 9.30am Mary MacKillop Centre, 160 Peachester Rd MOOLOOLAH: Wednesday 9am and 1st Sunday of month 4pm ST THOMAS, 31 Bray Rd
Local contact: Rev Tony Halstead 0455 554 930
Glasshouse Country Uniting Church
an interesting and informative visit to the Queensland Air Museum in Caloundra on Tuesday, June 25.
The outing encouraged members to learn more about local aviation history and proved to be a highly engaging day for all.
Val Bukmanis, one of the regular volunteer tour guides, escorted the group around the site, which houses over 100 aircraft being restored and maintained by many volunteers.
the Railway Station, Cribb Street (9:00 am to 4:00 pm), Maleny on Thursday July 4 in the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre car park, Bicentenary Lane (9:00 am to 3:00 pm), Peachester on Tuesday July 9 opposite the Peachester Café, Coochin Street (9:30 am to 4:00 pm). Staff can assist with a range of enquiries.
Information about National Disability Insurance Scheme and Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services will also be available.
For more information, including stopping times, go to servicesaustralia.gov. au/mobileoffice
Highlights of the day included learning about the Huey helicopter that used to be on display at
Once the refurbishment is complete, it will return to the RSL.
The group also chatted with an ex-RAAF member with many years of firsthand experience with two aircraft on display, having spent thousands of flying hours aboard as a crew member.
volunteers are doing. Glasshouse Seniors’ next monthly meeting will be held on 9 July, where further arrangements for our next excursion in August to the Esk Bush Bash will be organised.
All are welcome to join the Glasshouse Country Seniors
WASTE MATTERS
Containers for Change ARE you throwing your empty bottles and cans in the bin? Did you know you can collect them and return them for cash for yourself, or to benefit a local school or community group or charity?
Containers for Change (CfC) is the 10c refund scheme on bottles and cans (now includes wine bottles). Check their website for your nearest depot or bag drop off
Here’s how it works: Depots – Save your bottles and cans (empty, lids removed), take to a depot, put them on the sorter and they’ll be automatically counted by the machine. Take your receipt to the teller machine and get cash or a refund into your nominated account (yours or a group/charity).
Bag Drops – Sign up to CfC online, place your bottles and cans in sturdy bags, tag
with your member number and name. Drop into a bag drop for a refund into your nominated account (takes longer than a depot, as bag drops are only serviced once or twice a week, depending on location).
If you don’t use the Containers for Change scheme, remember to place your bottles and cans in the recycling bin.
WAM’s aims are to educate and empower people to take action on waste and related issues, at a personal and community level. To find out more, visit our website www.wasteactionmaleny.org , Facebook group WAM Waste Action Maleny or email us at wasteactionmaleny@gmail.com.
With Waste Action Maleny
Seniors with ex RAAF member
Huey Helicopter currently being restored
Rev Jeanette Jamieson Anglican Parish of Maleny
Celebrating the 2024 QLD Garden Expo
Time to go to the Expo
The Queensland Garden Expo is bigger and better than ever this year
IT’S the 40th anniversary for the Queensland Garden Expo this year and the ‘must see’ gardening event is promising to be bigger, better and ‘plantier’ than ever.
Held at the Nambour Showgrounds over four full days (July 4 – 7), this extravaganza is Queensland’s premier gardening event and every gardener’s dream come true.
The expected 40,000plus visitors will be able to explore more than 7 hectares of gardening inspiration, checking out the 360-plus exhibitors and displays and nurseries, listening to the more than 150 free talks and demonstrations and choosing from the over 50,000 plants for sale each day.
Some of Australia’s leading gardening experts – such as Costa Georgiadis, Jerry Coleby-Williams, Millie Ross, Arno King, Claire Bickle,
along with some of our home-grown local celebrities Kurt Ison, Anne Ross, Jade King, Ginger McPherson, Karen Martin, Martin Duncan (aka the Sunshine Coast
talented bunch.
Immerse yourself in a sea of green, as dozens of nurseries showcase a wide
Then there’s the Giant Organic Kitchen Garden, the Cooks Garden Stage, the Poultry Display, the Garden Club Displays, the Floral Design Competition, the Plant Clinic, the Living Backyard and an area just for the kids, … plus hundred of exhibitors and displayers showcasing all sorts of gardening, landscape, health and wellbeing, and lifestyle products and services.
Some of the local
map are Action Termite Solutions, Barung Landcare, Bassett Barks, GD GeoDrill Australia, Glasshouse Country Chamber of
with Brownie
Screening, Hive Haven, Hum Honey, Mellum Creek Nursery, Mountain View Daylily Nursery, Pomodoras Fine Foods, Queensland Country Bank, Red Fox Orchids, Sculpture on the Edge, and Suncoast Water Day tickets cost $22.50 if bought online or $25 if bought at the gate for adults; children 15 years and under are free; 2-Day ‘Weekend’ Pass $40; 3-Day Pass $60; 4-Day Pass: $75. Gates open 8.00am to 4.00pm each day. There is car parking on-site for $10 with the monies raised going to local community groups. Or if you take the train to Nambour, there are free regular shuttle buses. To find out more about the Expo or to book your tickets, go to their website www. qldgardenexpo.com.au
I’ll see you there!
Know when to plant and when to prune
GOOD gardening and good financial management both involve nurturing, patience, proactive care and resilience. Knowing when to plant and when to prune is vital for both! Nurturing a garden and managing finances share so many principles, here’s 10 from Queensland Country Bank -
1. Planning is Essential
• Gardening: Requires a plan for what and when to plant, and where. It’s no use planting Winter seedlings in Summer right!
• Finances: Setting budgets and financial goals and planning investments to achieve financial stability starts with a good plan to set the way forward.
2. Consistency Yields Results
• Gardening: Regular watering, weeding and fertilising is necessary for plants to thrive.
• Finances: Consistent
saving, budgeting, and monitoring of expenses translates to informed spending and saving, to allow your plan to also thrive.
3. Patience is Key
• Gardening: Plants take time to grow and bear fruit, and it’s worth it!
• Finances: Building financial security is very much the same. Also worth it!
4. Regular Monitoring is Crucial
• Gardening: Knowing when to prune can make or break a garden, as can pests. Know your garden!
• Finances: Your finances need regular reviews. Know your bank accounts and your bank manager!
5. Adaptation to Change
• Gardening: Plants are great adaptors to changes in climate, soil types, or disaster, and as a gardener, you need to be
disaster or major events. Remember, change is constant!
6. Diversification Minimises Losses
• Gardening: Planting different varieties reduces the risk of garden failure due to climate, disease or pests. Great gardens have a strong range of seasonal and perennial plants.
• Finances: Likewise, diversifying investments mitigates risks and can provide a safety net.
7. Knowledge Enhances Outcomes
• Gardening: Understanding different plants, soil types, and care techniques improves garden yields, and make your garden bloom brightly.
BRINGING GREEN CLOSER
• Finances: Knowing your bank manager is vital, to source information when needed.
8. Small Efforts Accumulate Over Time
• Gardening: Small, regular tasks like watering, pruning and weeding contribute significantly to a healthy, gorgeous garden. Bit by bit it grows.
• Finances: Small financial habits, like saving a portion of income and reducing unnecessary expenses, accumulate into substantial savings over time. It all adds up!
9. Long-Term Vision is Required
• Gardening: A long-term vision helps in planning perennials, trees, and
seasonal cycles. What you plant in the first year, is very different to what you water 10 years later!
• Finances: A long-term financial vision aids in retirement planning, education funding, and achieving life goals. See the forest AND the trees!
10. Dealing with Uncertainties
• Gardening: Unpredictable weather, pests and external conditions require flexibility and resilience.
• Finances: Unexpected expenses or economic downturns or world events require contingency plans and emergency funds and yes, resilience!
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Celebrating the 2024 QLD Garden Expo Australian plants online
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Are you tired of wasting every free weekend driving round the shops looking for the plants you need, only to come home hot, confused, empty handed, and low on fuel?
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Their tubestock plants start at $4, so you can afford to try something new, add something colourful, or get a couple extra to make sure you’ve got enough to finish your project.
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for fantastic service and unrivalled aftercare.
With the ever increasing cost of electricity, we have never been busier helping clients reduce or even eliminate their energy bills.
For many clients, Solar panels have been a great option to get their cost of living to be more manageable; and now with the decrease in the cost of batteries, many are making the jump to more
independence from grid power and storing their own power for night time use.
If you would like to explore the options for solar on your property see us at the Garden Expo at Site 184 for some great show specials on solar and batteries, you could even win yourself a 6.6kw system. Or feel free to call Lisa on 5477 0610 or visit our website www. circuitalert.com.au
What’s
Queensland Garden Expo
When: Thursday July 4th - Sunday July 7th
Where: Coronation Ave, Nambour
Info: Join them in the charming Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour from July 4th to 7th for Queensland’s premier gardening extravaganza. The expo features a diverse array of exhibitors, numerous nurseries, and a line up of gardening experts eager to share their wisdom. You wont want to miss the insights from some of Australia’s top gardening authorities in our comprehensive program of demonstrations and workshops.
Bird Feeder Making
When: Thursday July 4th & Saturday July 6th, 10.00am1.00pm
Where: Big Fish Junction, 459 Pumicestone Road, Caboolture
Info: Free School Holiday Fun. Create and decorate your very own bird feeder to take home with seeds and hang up in nature.
Cobb & Co coach viewing of The Leviathan
When: Friday July 5th, 10.00am11.00am
Where: Bankfoot House, 1998
Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
Info: Cobb & Co enthusiast Steve Ralph will provide a viewing of The Leviathan, the 75-seat monster coach. Free. Bookings essential. Includes morning tea.
Beerburrum Car Boot Sale/ Country Market
When: Saturday July 6th, 8.00am - 12.00pm
Where: 7 ANZAC Ave Beerburrum
Info: Visit our friendly community which hosts a multitude of crafts, arts, local growers, products and cottage industries before exploring the numerous Glass House Mountain trails from Beerburrum to Landsborough. Site bookings contact Patricia 0430 433 734.
Community lunch
When: Saturday, July 6 12:30pm Where: Landsborough Adventist Community Centre, 27 Maleny Street, Landsborough
Info: Enjoy a free vegetarian community lunch. All welcome.
ON IN THE HINTERLAND
Coastal Cadenzas Concert
When: Sunday July 7th, 3.00pm
Where: CCSA Hall, 1 Nutley Street, Caloundra
Info: A lonely shepherd hears his echo amongst the ravines. Tove kisses roses to death in Castle Gurre. Clara sings the blues in Catfish Row.
Love knows no law, and Musetta knows no shame! The livin’ is easy but the singin’ ain’t. Tickets are available online at www.sachagibbsmcphee.com/ performances or cash at the door. Adults $40 / Concessions $35.
Muscle on The Mountain
When: Sunday July 7th, 7.00am
Where: Maleny Show Grounds, Maleny
Info: Maleny Show & Shine Day is a fundraising event for Prostate Cancer Foundation, raising funds and awareness of Men’s Health. $5 per person entry, no need to pre register vehicles. If you want to park together, arrive together.
Plenty of food and coffee as well as trade displays. On-site parking for spectators as well!
Peachester History Committee Meeting
When: Sunday July 7th, 11.00am
Where: Peachester Community Hall, 960 Peachester Rd, Peachester
Info: Please bring lunch to share as usual. Guest speaker: Les Clarke will show the film “Along the Passage: A history of the Clarke family in Caloundra.” Les was sick and missed the last meeting, so he has agreed to come to this meeting instead. The film deals with the history of the fishing industry in Caloundra.
Mel Brown In Conversation
When: Monday July 8th, 5.30pm
Where: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny
Info: SPECIAL NAIDOC WEEK EVENT presented by Speak Up Now - Maleny & Blackall Range, Rosetta Books and Gelding Street Press. Join Ngunnawal woman, bestselling author and awardwinning former manager of the Aboriginal Child Protection Unit, Mel Brown, in conversation with local personality Michele Gusman to discuss her new memoir Shades of Me (Gelding Street Press).
Glasshouse Country Seniors
When: Tuesday July 9th, 9.00am
Where: Beerwah Community Hall, Peachester Rd, Beerwah Info: All seniors ovre 50 welcome.
Peachester Bush Dance
When: Saturday July 13th, 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Where: Peachester Community Hall, 960 Peachester Rd, Peachester
Info: Get ready to kick up your heels at the Peachester Bush Dance 2024 for a night of fun, music, and good ol’ country vibes! Welcome to the Peachester Bush Dance 2024! Get ready to kick up your heels and have a blast.
Info: Beautiful, quality handmade products by our artists, designers and makers spread over 3 spaces in July ... more to see! Winter in Maleny is a special time of year, get rugged up, visit the Markets, find a local cafe or restaurant for a hot meal and beverage. Enjoy boutique shopping along the main street. We are in the middle of it all!
Street Feast - Maleny
When: Sunday July 14th, 2.00pm
Where: Maleny Showgrounds, 53 Coral St, Maleny
Info: Maleny! Street Feast is coming to you with a big one!
Join us for a night of food trucks, dessert stalls, boutique retail stalls & music. Full lineup to be announced! Watch this space! 2pm until late, $3 Entry Per Person
Where: Various locations Info: Nate and Mike Cornish will be buying unwanted items such as Gold and silver coins, Gold and silver jewellery, Silver, Military medals, Bank notes (Aust & world), Jewellery, Silver and gold bars, pendants and all watches- modern and vintage. Home visits available on request: Contact Nate 0426 820 646 for further information visit www.heritageint.nz
Glasshouse History Group
When: Tuesday July 16th, 1.30pm
Where: Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre - near the Post Office
Info: Theme: ‘My first paid job’. All welcome.
Family History
When: Tuesday July 16th, 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Where: Beerwah Library
25 Peachester Rd, Beerwah Info: Join Library staff for an introduction to online family history. This beginners session covers the basics of Ancestry Library and gives an overview of online resources. Learn about genealogy assistance available on the Sunshine Coast and discover how to get started on that family tree! Session details: Free. Limited spaces available per session. Registration essential.
Piers Lane in concert
When: Friday 19th July, 7.00pm Where: Maleny Community Centre Info: Maleny Arts Council presents internationally aclaimed pianist Peirs Lane, playing all of Chopin’s Nocturnes. Tickets are available at www.malenyartscouncil.com
‘Unknown composers’ to be revealed by Italian pianist Ida Pelliccioli
When: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July, 2.00pm Where: Lucas Parklands, Montville Info: Ida Pelliccioli will perform her only Australian concert at Lucas Parklands, Montville, on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday July 21, 2pm. For performance and ticketing
enquiries, phone 07 54785667 or 0409623228. For more information about Lucas Parklands, visit: www.lucasparklands.com.au
Beerwah Tower Green
When: Saturday July 20th, 8.00am
Where: Simpson St, Beerwah Info: The markets showcase locally produced and handmade art, craft, jewellery, gifts, homewares, bath and skincare apothecary, traditional home baked cakes, scones, slices, jams and preserves and so much more. Featuring live music and fresh coffee, set outside in the grounds of the CWA and on the Beerwah Tower Green, under the old mango tree.
Michael Robotham Literary Lunch
When: Sunday July 21st, 12-2pm
Where: Tranquil Park, 483 Mountain View Road, Maleny. Info: Rosetta Books invites you to join us for a special literary lunch with #1 bestselling and awardwinning master of crime Michael Robotham as he celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the publication of his debut thriller, The Suspect (which is now a major TV series starring Aidan Turner on ABC TV), and the launch of his new novel Storm Child. Enjoy a delicious meal and hear from Michael as he shares insights into his writing career and latest work. Cost $70.00pp, includes 2 course lunch + glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink + entry into the lucky door prize. Cash bar available. Books available for purchase at the event for RRP $32.99. Pre-order your copy of Storm Child with your lunch for only $25 - click here for LUNCH + BOOK DEAL $95.
The Families of Fairview
Time: Saturday July 27, 1- 4 pm
Where: 15 Porters Lane, Maleny Info: Maleny’s Fairview (Pattemore House) welcomes you this Saturday to come and visit. Home-made afternoon teas are served on the graceful verandahs, overlooking the pretty restored gardens! Disabled access, plenty
Certain work defined as 'building work' in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors or, if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300. However, work falling outside of that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit.
To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.
GLASSHOUSE DISTRICTS
CRICKET CLUB INC
AGM to be held on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 at 6.30pm Venue: Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club
All positions are available. If you would like to nominate for a position, please email secretary@glasshousecricketclub.com.au before 8th July 2024 and a nomination form will be sent out.
CAFÉ
Weekly shift with more work in holidays Traineeships available next year
Email your CV to hr@malenycheese.com.au
Glasshouse Country Bowls
Contributed by David Hayes
WEDNESDAY 26.06.24
9.30am Bowls
Ladies Certified Triples. Semi Finals
Jenny Hobson, Nicky Bedwell and Di Hume def Jos Evans, Joy Reason and Annette Capern 24 - 18. Sylvia Chamberlain, Barb Whitfield and Chris Freshwater def Robyn Pitt, Seija Munster and Steph Sleeman 23 - 16.
Final will be next Wednesday.
Social
Allan Pashby, Graeme Pitt and David Booth def Jonathon Orr, Paul Chirgwin and Jack Chirgwin 17 - 16. Mick Clark, Marg Smith and John Annakin def Mark
Range Croquet
Contributed by David Kerr
THE dates have been set! One of the highlights for players in the Range Croquet Club is the Club Championship. The 2024 event will be staged over 11-14th July, commencing with the Open Division and concluding with Division 4. If you are interested in croquet, or any sporting competition come on down to see games in action. In this case it will be the
Whittam, Dennis Hume and Noelene Annakin 18 - 13.
Trish Jackson, Marilyn Podmore and Jill Kirchheiner def Viv James, Scott Bedwell and Rob Scullion 20 - 16.
Margaret Blair, Sally Squires and Les Bennant (Maleny) def Jeff Clayton, Rae Farrell and Frank Buckley 16 - 11.
Winners with the highest winning score were Jill Kirchheiner’s team. R/ Up with the 2nd highest winning score were John Annakin’s team
Thursday 27.06.24 12.30pm Social Pairs ? Triples.
Winners of the day with 2 wins and a score of 40 were the tripes team of Jeff Clayton, Don Teirney and Darryl Kull (Visitor).
R/Up with the highest winning score in either
Association Croquet form being played, which was once described to this novice as equivalent to test match cricket with its complexity of stroke and strategy.
Our social days continue to be well contended. Over recent days Donna and Nic have played against each other. This is not unusual as they are top ranked players of the club, but at this time it has been in preparation for their match at Caloundra on Wednesday. They will be representing Maleny against Caloundra in the final game
game on count back were Bobette Cross and Russ Turner.
Lucky draw for the 250 raffle ticket went to Frank Buckley, Phil Siggers and David Booth.
The $30 cash raffle was won by Barb Whitfield. The $20 went to Allan Pashby with the $10 going to Boothy.
Saturday 29.06.24 9.30am
Mixed Fours Semi-Finals.
Two absolute cracker games.
Sylvia Chamberlain, Di Hume sub (Eamon Winnerley) Kevin Cook and Gavin Linnan def Bobette Cross (replacement),Robyn Pitt (Sub), Graeme Bitt and Barb Whitfield 17 - 16.
After coming from 16 to 1 down and leading by 2 on the last end. Brett Collinson’s team feel just short of a win.
Graham Nicholson, Simon Richter, Noelene Annakin and John Annakin def Jill Kirchheiner, Marilyn Podmore, Grant Podmore and Brett Collinson 23 - 22.
FINAL 1.30pm
Sylvia Chamberlain, Di Hume, Kevin Cook and
Maleny Bowls Club
Contributed by Brett Gillis
MONDAY was our Monthly Pairs Competition where we welcomed visiting teams from Woodford, Kilcoy and
of the Lockwood Shield. We wish them a winning end to the competition.
Other games have involved Lynette, Dianne, Sarah, Wallace and David playing singles and in doubles combinations. Tuesday is Ricochet game day and last week the regulars of Precilla, Sally, Stuart and Annette were joined by the veteran Vince, who teamed up with Wallace while Sarah partnered with David in his first game of what proved to be a delightfully challenging form of croquet.
Play days:
Association: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 1.00 pm for games to be arranged by 1.30 pm.
Contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704 for other days.
Ricochet: Tuesday. Please arrive at 8.45 a.m. for games to be arranged by 9.00 a.m.
Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. Our web address is: https:// rangecroquetatmaleny. org.au. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704 (President)
served by Relma, Laurie & Lily. Proudly sponsored by Maleny Hotel saw Winners of the Day Maleny bowlers Fawns. 2nd Round Winners were Wolfgang Gleisenberg
Winners were Dave Coultis and Ian Porter from Maleny. Maleny Hotel Wine Prize Winners were Harold Alford and Rennie Lauchlan from
Kilcoy. Sunshine Coast District Bowls Association Men’s Pennants competition kicks off with a home game versus Yandina on Saturday 27th July 2024. Other clubs participating in Division 9 are Coolum Beach, Club Maroochy and Pelican Waters Bowls Clubs. Finals will be held on Saturday 21st September 2024. We continue to gain advocacy from local government for our proposed Bowls Green Canopy with Mayor Rosanna Natoli providing a letter of support that she was sent to The Honourable Anika Wells MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport providing details of the benefits such a project would bring to the local Maleny community. This is fantastic.
Mixed Fours winners - Gavin Linnan, Kevin Cook, Di Hume and Sylvia Chamberlain
This week’s photo shows Nic (right) performing a Rush shot while Wallace is about to play a Take-off
Glasshouse Hinterland Lions forward flank impresses with goal tally
Floyd flies up the top goal scorer ladder
THE Glasshouse Hinterland Lions Division 4 team is sitting third on the ladder, and forward flank Danny Floyd is the second highest goal scorer in the competition, kicking 28 goals this season.
Danny has lived on the Sunshine Coast for two years now, after leaving his home town for a change of scenery.
Reegan bleeds Maroon blood
FORMER Beerwah
THE Beerwah Glasshouse Football Club’s (BeeGees) Premier Women team beat the Kawana opposition 2-1 on June 21, with the BeeGees scoring the first goal of the match.
effort, it shows where the club is now and that we’re able to play good football and be able to kick goals, I’ve just been lucky enough to be on the end of it.
Danny added that he’s noticed since being at the club, the team has come a long way since the 2023 season.
He previously played for Pyramid Power in Gordonvale, throughout the years he lived in Cairns, and has played for the Lions for most of his time on the Coast.
The forward flank said the team doesn’t tend to look at statistics all the time, but does indicate how well the Lions are going in the Division 4 competition currently.
“We keep a little bit of an update on it but it’s not something that we focus on, but the boys let you know about it more so,” Danny said.
Bulldogs Open Women’s player, Reegan Hicks, was selected to play in the Maroons team for the U19s State of Origin.
Hicks has never been selected for the U19s State of Origin, but this year was selected as a second rower for Queensland in number 11.
The U19s women’s series only has one match, which was played on June 20, with Queensland losing 46-4.
Reegan played the whole first half and played another nearly 14 minutes into the second half.
She made two line breaks while she was on the field, and was the sixth interchange for Queensland, coming off at 43 minutes and 35 seconds, when Imogen Hei replaced her.
Although it wasn’t a favourable result for the Maroons, only scoring one try to the Blues’ nine, it is
a huge achievement for every U19s player who was selected for either state teams.
Reegan previously told GC&M News last year, that her dream is to be signed to an NRLW team, and after playing in the U19s State of Origin, it seems she is one step closer to achieving it.
The game was played at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney with 3,182 people in attendance for the clash of the states.
Caboolture open success
THE San Taekwondo competitive team participated in the Caboolture Open on June 16, with four athletes winning their divisions. Nine students attended the open, and Christine Bedwell, Kaitlyn McNutly, Ben Bastian and Daisy Sakunatawong won gold for the club.
Some of the students at the open had unique and high class opponents which led to their unfortunate losses. Maverick Allanson fought an opponent from Papua New Guinea, who will compete at the Paris Olympics this month.
Jayda Davidson fought an experienced fighter from Adelaide, Hudson O’Brien
fought an opponent from Sydney and Aimee Augustin fought an opponent from New Zealand.
San Taekwondo owner, Cameron Taylor, said he was happy with how the team competed at the open.
“It wasn’t our best open in terms of results this year, but it was a great event and helps build experience for
our team,” he said.
“It was this time last year we had only won one game and now we’ve only lost one game so far so it’s definitely a big turn around.
“Credit to Dean Crooks and the rest of the people at the club for where the club is now to where it was a few years ago.
“We are playing consistent and enjoyable football, there’s a bit more added depth to the squad this year too.”
He added the team could be playing even better as they haven’t had a full strength squad this year to due injuries and players being away.
Danny kicked seven goals
BeeGees and Kawana were neck and neck in the first half, until BeeGees player Jordyn Weckert scored in the 42nd minute.
However Kawana didn’t make this win easy for the BeeGees, with player Natalia Verkade scoring for the opposition in the 47th minute.
This evened the playing field, but BeeGees were holding strong, with Beerwah player Jessica Grasso scoring the team’s second and final goal in the 83rd minute.
The BeeGees Premier Men team weren’t as lucky as the women, losing to Maroochydore 4-0 on June 22.
It was a passionate match, with Maroochydore player Nick Evans and BeeGees player Johnathan Woulfe both hit with a yellow card within minutes of eachother.
The BeeGees Men will play the Buderim Wanderers next on July 6 in Beerwah, and the BeeGees Women will play Maroochydore next on July 12 in Maroochydore. THE Beerwah Bulldogs Reserve Grade team won 2210 against the Bribie Island Warrigals in their round 12 clash on June 30.
eighth overall out of 30 clubs who competed from across Queensland.
The club got four gold medals and six silver medals, and now have a few month break to prepare for the Brisbane open in August.
kirra@gcnews.com.au
Doggies centre Joshua Bartholomai scored Beerwah’s first try seven minutes into the match. Bulldogs second rower Jordan Bain, interchange Trent Prygoda, and winger Isaiah Hill, all scored tries in rst half.
The squad’s goal kicker successfully converted three out of four tries.
Beerwah’s opposition scored two tries and only had one successful conversion. The Doggies will play the Noosa Pirates on July 6 at home at 4pm.
The Bulldogs A Grade team had a bye last week, but this weekend will play the Maroochydore Swans on July 6 at 5:30pm in Maroochydore.
Glasshouse Hinterland Lions forward flank, Danny Floyd
Christine and her team
U19s Maroon Reegan Hicks. Credit- NRL
A perplexing puzzle
A LITTLE silver-haired lady calls her neighbour and says, “please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get started.”
Her neighbour asks, “what is it supposed to be when it’s finished?”
The little silver haired lady says, “according to the picture on the box, it’s a rooster.”
Her neighbour decides to go over and help with the
puzzle. She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table.
He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, “first of all, no matter what we do, we’re not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster.”
He takes her hand and says, “secondly, I want you to relax. Let’s have a nice cup of tea, and then,” he said with a deep sigh............ “let’s put all the Corn Flakes back in the box.”
Calling all joke tellers!
Arcade
Arch
Ashler
Aumbry
Cupola
Dado
Doric
Echinus
Entasis
Finial
Fleche
Frieze
Gargoyle
Gothic
Grecian
Ionic
Ogee
Ogive
Perpendicular
Pilaster Plinth Pointed
Portico
Rectilinear
Screen
Shaft
Socle
Soffit
Torus
Trefoil
Tuscan
Volute
Jokes must be clean, socially suitable and a max 250 words.
Butterflies are fluttering into the winter season
Contributed by Suzanne Wilson Mooloolah Landcare Nursery
EVERYBODY loves to see butterflies flitting through their garden and resting on a flower or plant, but how do we encourage these beauties to be regular visitors?
Simply placing a shallow water tray with some pebbles for the butterflies to rest and drink from is a start.
Butterflies like flowers for nectar and seek out the correct host plants to lay their eggs and then feed the emerging caterpillars.
Goodenias, Love Flowers, Native grasses - Kangaroo grass, Lomandra and Dianellas.
Butterflies have excellent colour vision, they can even see colours invisible to humans like infra-red. Look at Butterfly eggs through a hand lens or microscope, they are amazing.
By planting the appropriate local Australian plants we are assisting this lifecycle.
The following is a variety of smaller Australian plants that will create habitat to provide both nectar for butterflies or food for the emerging caterpillars.
Small plants : Koala Bells, Mazus, Fan flowers, Native violets, Coleus, Yellow Buttons, Emu foot,
Vines: Hoya, Native sarsparilla, Kennedia.
Before you know it, you will find yourself spending more time outside enjoying the butterflies that visit. You may even get to know some of their names - Blue Triangle, Orchard Swallowtail, Caper White, Fiery Jewel, Common Crow. and The Australian Painted Lady.
Some fast facts -
Caterpillars moult several times in order to grow larger.
When a caterpillar is fully grown it changes into pupa/ Chrysalis.
Pupa / Chrysalis come in many colours including Gold Butterflies are good indictators of environmental health.
Around 160 different butterfly species have been recorded in the area.
But you are more likely to see 31 more common ones. Before you squash that caterpillar on your plant remember it may turn into a beautiful butterfly. For more information regarding what to plant or to join our “Gardens for Wildlife” visit Mooloolah River Landcare Nursery, you might even see some butterflies while you are there.
Tiger blue butterfly
What is equity?
Real estate equity refers to the portion of a property's value that the owner truly owns, free and clear of any loans. It is calculated by subtracting the outstanding balance of any mortgages or other debts secured by the property from its current market value. As the owner pays down the mortgage or the property's value appreciates, the equity increases, providing a source of wealth that can be leveraged for loans or investment.
For example: If your home is worth $600,000 and your remaining loan is $370,000 then your equity value to reinvest is $230,000!
Many property owners call on us at this time of year to get a FREE equity check, to help to assess the current market value of their property and what they could potentially do with their equity. You will receive a detailed comparable market analysis of your property with relative sales recorded in the area and a written letter detailing your homes valuation (should you need it for any reason).
If you are a homeowner looking to sell, invest or just find out more information on the market, call your local Ray White Beerwah, Landsborough or Mooloolah Valley to arrange a time.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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