Edition 2 May 2023

By Mitch Gaynor

SONIA ISAACS sonia@gcnews.com.au

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BUILD it and they’ll surf. Build two and they’ll surf, well, more? The long-running court case over whether the hinterland should get two surf parks - within 20km of each other - has drawn to a close with the Planning and Environment Court rejecting an appeal by Sanad Capital against competitor Surf Parks Australia’s proposal (p3). The arguments against SPA’s project - the loss of agricultural land, building in the inter-urban break and the commercial viability of neighbouring surf parksdidn’t hold water. Now we eagerly await to see the progression of both projects.

A read of the court documents reveals that upwards of 200,000 people a year may use both surf parks.

That’s a lot of people with a new reason to visit the hinterland.

It’s also a different type of demographic that promises new opportunities for the region. These two projects - Sanad is spending $150m alone - are just two examples of the rapid development and growth happening in the area.

Our Education Feature this week (p16-19) takes that conversation about growth in a different direction and talks to local schools about what facilities

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will be needed in the years to come. By 2041 there will be an extra 42,000 people aged 0-19 living on the coast and with the expansion of Beerwah East many will call the hinterland home. Glasshouse Christian College Principal Mike Curtis, says this growth curve means Beerwah alone will need an extra three schools in that timeframe.

Ahead of this big picture activity most of us are just getting on with things.

So it was a shame that the outcome of the otherwise excellent Glass House Mountains Placemaking project has no immediate budget to deliver on some seemingly minor recommendations to improve the livability and scape of what is essentially the gateway to the hinterland.

As stakeholders expressed, the outcome was ‘disappointing’ (p4-5).

While budgets might be tight if you want to engage the community, as this project did, it would be ideal to deliver tangible outcomes.

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and Christine Elcoate in the ‘Grief Garden’ next to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. The garden - a longtime labour of love - has finally come to fruition.

Can’t miss the love at Landsborough

ANZAC Day always brings the Sunshine Coast Hinterland community together, and the Seventh Day Adventist Church group Love Landsborough are a part of this connectivity. Love Landsborough member Charles Russell said after the group formed, following the 50th anniversary of the naming of the Sunshine Coast, the church decided to make Love Landsborough shirts to wear to community events. “Every year, including this year, we help the Landsborough RSL out with cooking the Gunfire Breakfast after the Dawn Service,” he said. “We thought we could wear shirts with Love Landsborough on them to carry on the message of the initial group and not to waste the logo, and we wear these at any events where the church is volunteering their time.

“It reminds people that Landsborough is a great town, and we should all love Landsborough.”

Check out our Anzac Day pics P12-13

New wave park drops in

By Mitch Gaynor

THE Sunshine Coast Hinterland will be home to two world-class surf parks that aim to attract hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, following a court decision dismissing an appeal by the developer of a competing facility.

Sanad Capital, the developer of a $150m surf park at Glenview, had appealed a decision by the Sunshine Coast Council to approve a second park - to be operated by Surf Parks Australia - some 21 kilometres away at Glass House Mountains.

The appeal, initiated in January 2022, has now drawn to a close with a decision by the Planning and Environment Court

moving to dismiss the appeal. Sanad Capital had claimed the competing surf park should not go ahead because there was no proven economic, community or planning need for the second facility.

It also argued that there would be unacceptable economic and other adverse impacts on existing approved tourism developments. It would also result in the loss of agricultural land.

But in a decision handed down this week Judge Glen Cash said in his view the Surf Parks development should be approved because despite the loss of agricultural land, Surf Parks had shown there was the need for this type of

development and there were no other suitable sites. “The loss of a small area of good quality agricultural land will be more than offset by the economic and social benefits provided by the proposed development, which can be delivered without unacceptable impacts on amenity or town planning considerations,” Judge Cash wrote in his judgment.

“The is no discernible community opposition to the proposal, much less an indication that the development would be contrary to expectations of the community.”

Sunshine Coast Council expects that upwards of 200,000 people a year would use both parks.

The Surf Parks Australia development is at Glass House Mountains adjacent to the Bruce Highway and about 21km south of the Glenview development on Steve Irwin Way. While Surf Parks has plans for a 315m wave pool and large swimming pool, restaurant and bar, Sanad’s wave park includes a massive 160-villa resort. Sanad’s Glenview development is currently under construction. Final representations and orders by the court will be made in the coming weeks.

Bad behaviour forces security at library

THE Sunshine Coast Council has responded to “inappropriate behaviour” at Beerwah Library by employing a security guard.

The decision, made in February this year, followed an increase in poor behaviour from some of the community, over a few years.

“Over the past couple of years, we have seen an increase in inappropriate behaviour by some community members in libraries and in the spaces around libraries,” they said.

“This impacts library visitors and staff, and ranges from vandalism to verbal abuse, and sometimes other unlawful behaviours.”

From January 28 to April 27, crime figures show there were over 50 charges for property damage, assaults and arson across the 4518, 4519 and 4550 postcodes. That compares to 77 charges during the same period in 2022.

The spokesperson said welcome and safe spaces for the community was an essential priority.

“Libraries have conditions of entry which establish the expected behaviour of library members and manage what is essentially a public space, to ensure that these spaces are not only welcoming, but safe for our community and staff,” they said.

“While we continue to work with police to manage particularly unlawful behaviours, security will be employed.”

No budget for local

By Sonia Isaacs

RECOMMENDATIONS from a Sunshine Coast University and council Glass House Mountains placemaking project won’t be delivered after the council declined to set aside any immediate budget for the project.

Advocates said it was a “disappointing” outcome for a project that had received strong community input and support.

A detailed report for the Glass House Mountains Place Co-Lab, was released by UniSC last month.

It identified key strengths and weaknesses across the hinterland township, focusing on transport, mobility and social infrastructure.

But citing economic and construction industry challenges, council stated project would only be considered for future delivery.

Although an educational-focused activity, the hope was that insights gathered throughout the intensive project would assist with preliminary placemaking plans earmarked for Glasshouse Mountains.

Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce President, Jenny Broderick, said while UniSC had provided a valuable presentation that captured the ideas, values and priorities expressed during the community consultation, it was disappointing to learn placemaking plans had been

pushed back.

“Our Glasshouse Mountains businesses deserve to feel they are valued as well,” she said.

“With the Visitor Information Centre and glorious mountains on our doorstep, the Glasshouse Mountains township is often seen as the gateway to Glasshouse Country.

“The plan has always been to enhance our townships one at a time and its now time for Glasshouse Mountains. We have been promised in the past and its disappointing to see this consultation

may prove seemingly pointless.”

UniSC Program Coordinator Dr Nicholas Stevens said that although he too was somewhat disappointed in the lack of budget, he was pleased that the local community now had a tangible resource that could assist future outcomes.

“It was the community that identified the insights contained in the report,” Dr Stevens said.

“A key purpose of the exercise was to provide a community asset, and now the Glasshouse Mountains community has a document that could be used to advocate for future design and utilised as the

community sees fit.”

Division 1 Councillor and Deputy Mayor Cr. Rick Baberowski said the Co-Lab Project was an excellent preliminary process and he had encouraged student and community collaboration to explore unrestrained scope and scale. However, it would still have to feed into more formalised Council processes around delivery outcomes.

“With escalating costs and delays in material and human resource availability, the delays in actioning further stages of this placemaking project are not a reflection of a change in will by Council, but rather a change in market,” Cr Baberowski said.

The report presented an analysis of six key areas of discussion, as well as

insights into the key qualities that made the community and surrounding areas unique, and suggested future visions for the township. The six topic areas centred on economics (business and tourism), place (culture and identity), housing, transport, community, and environment. Issues around transport and access featured strongly, with community representatives seeking improvements to footpaths, and pedestrian and cycling access. Many people highlighted a need for the town centre to become more inviting and allow for more community meeting spaces. Opportunities to capture a greater number of tourists and visitors, rather than have them

included improved coach and bus services, to provide better access for locals and tourists, further exploration of agritourism opportunities and greater cultural tourism information.

Better lighting for the township and restrictions on heavy vehicle traffic was also on the community identified wishlist.

The consultation also highlighted a perceived lack of town identity and town centre, along with invaluable grass-roots observations, such as lack of working elevators at the train station and narrow overpass paths, contributing to access issues. Unsurprisingly, the installation of a heavy rail line through to Maroochydore and public transport challenges on the Sunshine Coast were also highlighted.

Landsborough Museum street festival

By Sonia Isaacs

PLANS for Landsborough Museum’s Street Festival on Saturday May 13 are well underway as museum officers alongside Landsborough and District Historical Society volunteers have been busily sprucing up the space with a marvellous makeover ahead of the community family fun day.

In November 2021, Council accepted donation of the Landsborough Museum community collection from the Landsborough and District Historical Society, and in May last year the museum was formally handed over to Council to manage and operate, with recognition of the ongoing role of the Historical Society who will mark their 50-year anniversary celebrations at the Street Festival.

Museum Officer Hayley Rowan said over the last six months, works have been underway to restore the Heritage listed 1924 Landsborough Council Chambers in the lead up the Street Party, and everyone involved has been excited about revitalising the museum.

“Works have included removal of intrusive walls to open the front of the chambers back up and new flooring including an outline of where the original offices were located,” said Hayley.

Other revamps to the museum space have included a new area for the historical society. The museum is still open during renovations from Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm and entry is free. 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough.

Glasshouse residents were asked, in 2022, what makes their community special.

Honouring Show generations

By Sonia Isaacs

THIS year marks the historic 100-year anniversary of the first Maleny Show, and members of the Maleny Show Society have been busy behind the scenes putting together a few special projects to mark this hugely significant milestone. One of these endeavours has been to research and assemble a commemorative exhibit of all past Life and Honorary Life Maleny Show Society Members, which will sit on permanent display in the Main Pavilion.

Third generation show volunteer Lynda Burgess has been coordinating the project over the last few months and says it has been an incredibly interesting and rewarding task, involving a lot of research, trawling through decades of meeting minutes from 1932-1992, sometimes with surprising outcomes.

“I discovered my paternal grandfather Albert Penney was a committee member way back in 1935, which I never realised,” said Lynda.

“As a local, this has been such an interesting task, as so many of the names and families are well known and important parts of Maleny history.

“It has been a wonderful opportunity to honour their memory and service, not only to the Show Society, but also our community.”

Along with creating a recognition wall honouring the dedication and service of these previous show stalwarts (some of whom volunteered their time for over 50 years), the idea is to also invite their descendants to a special opening

ceremony event on Friday June 2 ,to launch the 100 year anniversary show.

devoted so many years of their time, it’s also about recognising the families involved, some of whom are still involved three generations later!” said Lynda.

The Maleny Show Society has bestowed 50 Life and Honorary Life Members, with 28 passed members currently honoured on the memorial wall, and the information of an additional three members still to be finalised. The goal is to unite the remaining 19 members with the descendants for the 100 -year celebration.

She said it’s also significant that there were committee members who had been part of the Show Society since the 1970s and 1980s and are still involved today. The 100-year milestone is an excellent opportunity to recognise and reflect on the service of local community members, ensuring the ongoing viability of the Show, as well as the success and achievements of such a long running Agricultural Show.

“It’s not just life members, but also our long term general and committee members, who deserve appreciation for their time volunteering for so many years, which demonstrates a longevity

Maleny Show volunteer Lynda Burgess says the honour wall has been a special experience.

It’s not just about the members who devoted so

Life members Fraser and Monica Sherman, and Bill Hankinson with Maleny Show Society president Winston Johnston in 2022

Great honour for local pianist

AN AMATEUR Montville pianist has been given the incredible honour of giving the opening performance, in front of a packed auditorium, at the prestigious Sydney International Piano Competition in July.

The Sydney, as it is known, is described as one of the world’s greatest piano competitions, open to 32 of the world’s elite young professional pianists (18 to 32). Sunshine Coast local Ian Lucas won the amateur section (the Sydney Piano

1100 homes set for Aura

MORE than 1,000 new homes are set to be built in the master-planned community of Aura.

The Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) last week approved 1,100 new housing lots, bringing the community closer to its goal of constructing 20,000 homes.

Additionally, the EDQ has authorised the first stage of a retail centre, allowing for future development of up to 30,000m2 of retail space for shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Deputy Premier Steven Miles said the release of land would help alleviate housing pressures.

“We are addressing housing shortages by facilitating a diverse range of housing choices within Caloundra South, including both smaller and larger lot

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Lovers Competition – for pianists over 30) at last year’s competition, and part of his prize was the right to play at this year’s event.

“It’s quite flattering to think that of all the people in all the world, they actually considered me suitable to open,” Mr Lucas said.

“I’m participating in The Sydney as a non-competitor, being the first pianist to play, and the competition beginning afterwards.

ALMOST 700 Sunshine Coast businesses have identified the three main drivers to grow the region’s economy and create more jobs and prosperity. The findings are based on a survey conducted by Lucid Economics and supported by Sunshine Coast Council, as part of a review of the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Strategy.

Businesses representing various industries completed the survey. Twothirds of respondents believed that growing existing businesses is the best way forward, while 64 per cent want a greater focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, 55 per cent believe boosting the skills and talent of

sizes, terrace housing, multiple dwellings, a senior living community and social and affordable housing,” he said.

Caloundra MP Jason Hunt said the development would create 15,000 jobs.

“The approval of a first stage of up to 30,000m2 of retail space is also a significant step in the future development of a thriving town centre that will create 15,000 jobs,” he said.

“I’m really looking forward to the completion of the Bells Creek Arterial Road extension, which we know will be a key infrastructure milestone in ensuring locals have an alternative connection to the Bruce Highway.”

Dr Miles said a report on the Beerwah to Maroochydore rail line would not be completed until towards the end of 2023.

the workforce was necessary for growth.

The survey also revealed the key economic assets of the Sunshine Coast: lifestyle, environment, and tourism attractions. Inflation, labour availability, and increasing wages are seen as the three main barriers to growth.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the insights shared were instrumental in shaping the review of the Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS), which is 10 years into its 20-year vision. The feedback will inform the future direction of the REDS and ensure the Sunshine Coast remains on-track to realise its vision of becoming Australia’s most sustainable region: healthy, smart, and creative.

The REDS sets out a vision for the region to become a $33 billion dollar economy by 2033. The project is expected to be completed by September 2023.

Grief garden’s big nature hug

By Sonia Isaacs

ON Friday March 31, the ‘Journey of Life Grief Garden’, located adjacent to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, was officially opened by former Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay.

With a gathering of around 50 people, the opening of this tranquil healing space signified a celebratory culmination of a collaborative community project, two and a half years in the making.

This innovative venture has been facilitated by local death awareness and compassionate champions Tying Up Loose Ends (T.U.L.E), who had been

a role in surrounding a person in an allencompassing nature hug. It is a place to reflect and renew,” said Ms. Elcoate.

The opening featured beautiful song renditions by the Mouth Orchestra choir, directed by Brian Martin, and a special welcome to Country, Calling of the Ancestors and smoking ceremony.

Flexi school coordinator Jo Rickards spoke about how the Grief Garden concept initially came into being through many losses within the school community and the need for a space for grieving. The idea was able to come to fruition through Tying Up Loose Ends (TULE) accepting the role of co-ordinating the project for the Neighbourhood Centre, where they are based. To find out more visit www.tyinguplooseends.com.au

Jo Rickards speaks at the opening of the Journey of Life Grief Garden.

Sometimes, during times of grief, it may seem as though grief is all that life has on offer.

Christine Elcoate

Stunning return of Maleny Wood Expo

THOUSANDS of people from across the country descended on the hinterland over the long weekend for the long-awaited return of the Maleny Wood Expo.

The return of Barung Landcare’s woodworking extravaganza after three years was worth the wait and continues

an event that has become a genuine asset to the Sunshine Coast cultural, social, economical and environmental programs.

Friday night’s opening saw the prestigious $10,000 Wootha prize awarded to Derek Calderworth for his intricately detailed piece, titled “Lautissimum” (below).

Wootha winners - Sculpture: Robert Howard. Main prize: Derek Calderwood. Furniture: Garan Hale.

Robert Howard with Sculpture category sponsor, Maleny Art Direct’s Joanne Howard.

Mim, Darryl and Corrie

Joanne, Ben, Tina, Ash and Claire

Wootha overall winner

By Judy Fredrickson

LAZING around his backyard, enjoying the beautiful Queensland sunshine, special operations soldier No.19 no longer has to worry about early morning rises, tracking down the dreaded enemy, detecting explosive devices and never knowing how his day will end.

Gone are the days of him parachuting out of planes, jumping out of helicopters, abseiling down buildings, bland mess food and having orders barked at him. No sirreee, this military hero is now enjoying a much quieter life in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Combat Assault Dog Koda has proudly served within the Special Air Service regiment, having been deployed to Afghanistan and other countries, where he was a “standout dog” says his handler, retired SAS soldier, Andrew Hanson.

Koda, like all combat assault dogs which put their own lives on the line to protect troops, has been a valued part of a military team.

Now aged about 13, he’s earned a rest and is loving the retired life, Andrew said.

“He was a bit of a grumpy dog back in the day. I like seeing him with my two kids, he’s really just kind with them, never had any issues with the kids at all.”

Indeed, he loves nothing more than hoovering up the scraps left by Andrew’s two toddlers, who also like to ride him like a horse.

Koda has recently moved with his human family from Perth to Maleny, to be nearer other family members. But, unlike many other newcomers to the area, has no plans to become involved in any community organisations. He’s just happy to be a dog, and to be spoilt by his owners who believe, given his meritorious service to his country, he deserves a happy

Congrats to Beerwah team

Contributed by QCWA Beerwah

GREAT news and congratulations to our branch members who won at the QCWA Division Nambour & North Coast Competition Day.

President Debbie won 1st in Country Kitchens Cooking (Class 1: Savoury)

Savoury Scones, 1st Photography ( Class 5(b): Landscape taken with drone) and 1st (Class 8: Sunset).

International Officer

Helen won 2nd in Country

Kitchens Cooking (Class 2: Salad) Minted Pea and Cabbage Salad with dressing.

Country Kitchens Facilitator

Dianne 1st in Photography (Class 6: Where I Live).

And an extra special congratulations to our our newest branch member Sherrie for coming 2nd in International (Class 6: Painted International Tea Towel). Good luck to Debbie and Di whose photos now go on to the Regional Conference in June.

Other competitions held were the Knitting and Crochet, and Public Speaking, which Beerwah didn’t enter. However those of us in the audience were entertained with well presented, interesting speeches in different sectionsprepared speeches, impromptu talks, interpretive reading and bush poetry recitation. A fabulous day of friendship and fun.

Beerburrum Hall markets

Contributed by Kirsty Levis

NESTLED at the bottom of Mount Beerburrum, in the Beerburrum School of Arts Hall (which is 105 years old!) on ANZAC Avenue, is our monthly market with crafts, arts, local growers, products, cottage industries, plants, driving

simulator and much more.

Stalls inside and outside the hall, make for plenty of room to fit you in at this all weather market.

Come and try making a card, tailored to the seasons for all to enjoy. 8am12pm on the first Saturday of every month. Like to have a stall then call Patricia on 0430 433734 or email beerburrumhallpresident@gmail.com

Seniors invited to May AGM

Contributed by Janette Barnes

The Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club is open to all seniors 50+ for meetings, outings, friendship and social activities. The Annual General Meeting is on Tuesday 9th May at the Beerwah Community Hall (opposite the

Vigil against domestic violence at

COMMUNITY members are invited to Tesch Park, next to the Maleny Library, on Wednesday May 10 for a special time to remember those who have lost their lives as a result of domestic and family violence. People are asked to gather at 5pm with guest speakers and live music from 5.15. The vigil is an initiative of Speak up Now – Stop Domestic and Family violence, with Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, as a mark of respect during Domestic Violence month.

The ceremony will include the placing of candles in an empty shoe for each of those who died in Queensland over the past year, as a result of domestic and family violence. This will be followed by a contemplative walk to the

Neighbourhood Centre in Bicentenary Lane where there will be informal discussions and a barbecue.

Established in 2020 by the combined services clubs of Quota, Zonta and Rotary, Speak up Now aims to bring awareness of the challenges of domestic and family violence to the community of the Blackall Range, a spokesperson said.

“We aim to raise awareness and educate our community about the effects of domestic and family violence within families, how to identify indicators of the various forms of domestic and family violence, and how to help victims find the support they need. We have already published a booklet, Dating Without Violence, for young people, and hope this

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month to publish a free booklet on elder abuse, to follow on from three successful forums we have held in Maleny,” they said.

“This evening is a tribute to those throughout Queensland who, tragically, have not been able to be helped. It is hoped that this community gathering is a way of making sure they have not died in vain and that their memory will empower others to find solutions, and to speak up against it,” she said.

Speakers will include former cabinet minister, Dr Karen Struthers, now CEO True Relationships and Reproductive Health Queensland, Maria O’Brien representing Queensland Police Vulnerable Persons Unit (VPU), Ashton Wood CEO of DV Safe Phone, and Winston

Beerwah Library). Current members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments are offered prior to the meeting which then commences at 9:30am. Followed by a barbecue in the park.

We look forward to seeing you. For further information - please contact 0448 762 637.

Johnston, local Sunshine Coast Councillor.

Dr Struthers brings wideranging skills to her support for progressive policy, and legal and service reforms that counter male violence and advance reproductive rights for women. Her career spans leadership roles as a member of parliament and cabinet minister, human services manager, researcher, consultant and policy leader in university and government sectors.

CEO of DV Safe Phone, Ashton Wood says the group’s aim is to get a safe phone into the hands of every victim of domestic violence in need.

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Come and join 50th birthday party celebration!

There’ll be fun for the whole family at the Landsborough Museum Street Festival on Saturday 13 May. From craft, storytelling and face-painting to dance, live music and a classic car display! You won’t want to miss this free 50th birthday celebration. Grab a slice of cake, settle back and enjoy the party from 10am - 2pm. Head to heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for all the details.

Perfect time for mulching your garden and it's free!

Bring your ute or trailer to Sunshine Coast Council’s resource recovery centres at Caloundra, Beerwah, Buderim or Nambour to get a load of mulch for free. Autumn is a great time to begin preparing your gardens. Mulch helps stabilise your soil, preventing it from washing away. So pick up your free load of mulch from one of our resource centres today.

Wonderful way to get healthy in 2023

Have you registered for Council’s low-cost Healthy Sunshine Coast program? The 2023 program has kicked off and includes meditation, family yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi and so much more. For information and to register, visit Council’s website.

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Be a Voice for Generations

National Reconciliation Week kicks off on 27 May. It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year’s theme is - Be a Voice for Generations. Help celebrate National Reconciliation Week this year with a full program of events held across the Sunshine Coast. Visit Council’s website to download the program.

Planned burn season has begun

Keep up-to-date with Council's annual burn schedule on our website and Facebook page. Seven sites across the region will be treated as long as the weather remains dry and conditions are suitable. Planned burns help plant species that rely on fire to regenerate and also reduce fuel on the ground before bushfire season.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – Thursday 25 May at 9am.

Free event better than an action movie!

If you’re an adrenaline junkie - or your kids love fire engines – head along to Council's free Emergency Services and Disaster Preparedness Expo on Sunday 21 May from 10am - 2pm at Lake Kawana. There’ll be helicopter water bombing, swift water rescue team, a vertical rescue and firefighters responding to an emergency blaze. It’s better than an action movie! Visit Council’s website for more information.

Entires for prestigious national art prize closing soon

Artists have until midnight 14 May to enter the Sunshine Coast Art Prize. The winner will take home $25,000 and the kudous of joining the 'greats' in the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. Submissions can be made online at gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Help us deliver a healthy environment

Now in its sixth year of implementation, Council’s Environment and Liveability Strategy is being refreshed to ensure it continues to guide our delivery of a healthy environment and liveable region. Help guide us by taking an online survey by 26 May on Council's Have Your Say website.

Just like magic

Giant columns of elephant toothpaste, high-flying toilet paper and zooming smoke rings - get ready for crazy science! The Magical World of Crazy Science is coming to Venue 114 next school holidays. Tickets now on sale for this one-off show on 28 June. Bookings via venue114.com.au.

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No room to move

Mark Jamieson, Mayor of the Sunshine Coast Council, has been spruiking new mobility maps that council has developed. Amongst other things, the maps, on the council’s website, have been “turning heads and wheels”. Apparently, it is a “clever project” making it easier for people of all abilities to get out and enjoy the Sunshine Coast…etc, etc.

It may be too clever by half. I get around in a wheelchair and I encounter cars, utes and once a three tonne truck parked over footpaths and verges. I’ve photographed a couple of the recalcitrants’ vehicles and posted them on Facebook. Following this, there was a decrease in the number of illegally parked vehicles, but soon numbers rose again.

I think we are responsible for our own actions, but a number of people have pointed out a partly mitigating factor; that many of the developments around the Sunshine Coast have narrow roads and few footpaths.

I have phoned the council about this problem, but the response was poor. There is or was an app on the council website which enabled me to upload photos of vehicles wrongly parked. I searched assiduously for the app but couldn’t find it. I was also told that the roads and gardening crews could keep an eye out. Really?

If, as Mr Jamieson says, that equity and inclusion are key principles at the council, then he and his colleagues should get back to basics and think. Clean up the mess of dodgy planning and unliveable (to disabled people) developments, and enforce the laws and bylaws which prohibit parking on pedestrian ways and nature strips, everywhere.

Accessibility is probably the primary way of improving the lives of disabled people. We have impairments. Society makes us disabled.

Peter Slade Beerwah

The price of ‘freedom’

This Anzac Day let us remember that the First World War was fought by the European powers competing for resources, colonial possessions and lines on a map.

No freedoms were fought for, no freedoms were at stake. 16 million people died for nothing. Nothing! This is the legacy of The Great War. A senseless slaughter of innocent lives by plundering political elites. Lest we forget.

The Caloundra Curmudgeon Coverage is weak

Regarding MH’s letter 25/04/23 about Telstra, MH is right on the button. Mobile coverage in and around the Glasshouse township is appalling.

I too have raised my concerns with Telstra about this terrible service, even involving the communications ombudsman. Only to be told: not happy take your business somewhere else.

GCMNews Police Beat 18/04/23 Senior Constable Lowndes states “call the police for a crime happening now”. Good luck with that if you haven’t got a landline. I dread the thought of in an emergency situation not being able to contact the emergency services.

A couple of times a year the member for Fisher comes out in the media and beats himself on the chest claiming he is going to fix this mobile coverage. So far I’ve seen no evidence of this. What really infuriates me is paying for a service that does not work. Telstra, fix it now.

D. West Glasshouse Mountains

Welcome is pointless

I attended the last performance of the Choir in Maleny on Sunday, which I greatly enjoyed. I was disappointed in the now-toocommon acknowledgement of Aboriginals. This is decisive and an embarrassment to all. Aboriginals played no part in development of western classical music. Please stop this pointless practice.

Graeme Tosh Maleny

No wind in the sails

As we head into the future of renewables, it has become apparent that there is a flaw in the system. The theory is that Solar supplies power during daylight hours and Wind Turbines supply it at night. Add a few batteries to the mix and we should be right. The Elon Musk battery, built with great fanfare and costing $70,000,000, will run the Port Pirie smelter for 13 minutes.

Unfortunately, as the UK found out last June, there was a wind drought caused by a persistent high pressure system. Their wind power output dropped by over 30%. There was a similar situation across Europe. In Texas 2021 there was a deadly mix of low windspeeds and freezing temperatures, the turbines stopped and at least 100 people died from hypothermia.

The authorities had to switch gas from heating homes to keeping the power on. They narrowly missed a total blackout, which would have been catastrophic.

I am not sure how many Australians study our weather maps after the evening news.

There are large high pressure systems that march continuously from West to East across the continent.

The UK weather presenters call these Anticyclones and, like a cyclone, there is little or no wind in the eye, which is huge.

Another unfortunate problem is at night, away from the coast, windspeeds drop.

The temperature difference between the land and atmosphere reduce, and friction with the surface slows the wind down.

Last night I checked the wind speed at Alice Springs it was below 8ks/hr for more than 4 hours.

That’s below the speed required to power a turbine which is around 10ks/hr.

Unfortunately the BOM only gives average wind speeds and not the minimum so wind droughts go unreported.

I think there are too many people with too many ideas and no one is driving the ship.

Derek Browning Glass House Mountains

Debunking 10 big myths about the voice referendum

Contributed by Monash University’s Katie O’Brien and Paul Gerber

THE Uluru Statement from the Heart is a generous invitation to all Australians from First Nations peoples to walk together towards a better future. Having a referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament is the first step on that walk; a chance to change the Constitution to enable First Nations people to be heard in matters that affect them.

It’s that simple. Yet there are many myths and misconceptions muddying the waters, whether intentional or not. Here, we seek to debunk 10 of them.

Myth 1: It will amount to a third chamber of Parliament and therefore impact parliamentary sovereignty, a fundamental element of our constitutional system of government.

What is proposed is a Voice to Parliament, not a Voice in Parliament. It will have no role in passing legislation; that will continue to be left to our elected representatives in the House of Representatives and the Senate, as currently prescribed by the Constitution.

The proposed Constitutional amendment states that the Voice “may make representations” to Parliament. It will be up to Parliament to decide what it does with those representations. Indeed, the proposed Voice to Parliament is a very conservative change to our Constitution.

Myth 2: It will be a lawyers’ picnic, and lead to lots of High Court challenges.

How Parliament responds (or does not respond) to any representations made by the Voice would be non-justiciable – that is, it could not be subject to any court challenge. This is because the courts have always been reluctant to interfere with the internal workings of Parliament.

Myth 3: It will not help to close the gap or have a positive impact on the lives of First Nations peoples.

The Voice will provide advice to the Parliament on proposed laws affecting First Nations peoples. Accordingly, Parliament will be better-informed about the impact of the proposed laws on First Nations peoples, and can amend where appropriate. A betterinformed Parliament is likely to lead to better laws that will have a positive impact on First Nations lives.

Myth 4: It will give First Nations peoples special rights.

Communication. The First Nations Voice is simply a permanent one.

Myth 5: Australians should be allowed to see all the proposed legislation establishing the Voice before voting in the referendum

Too much detail will lead to confusion, and many people will likely not want to read a lengthy document. There’s already a detailed report that sets out what a legislated Voice could look like: Indigenous Voice Co-design Process Final Report.

Demanding to see draft legislation ahead of the referendum suggests a lack of trust in Parliament, given that the proposed constitutional amendment gives Parliament the power “to make laws with respect to the composition, powers, functions and procedures” of the Voice.

It’s sufficient to have a detailed set of principles on which the Voice will be based.

Our Constitution does not protect equality, and actively allows for racially discriminatory laws by virtue of s 51 (xxvi) (the race power). Further, the race power has only ever been used to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, laws that are not required to be beneficial laws.

The structure of our Parliament is also not equal – the Constitution requires the Senate to have the same number of senators from each state (12). This means that Tasmania, with a population of approximately 571,500, has the same number of senators as Victoria, which has a population of 6,613,700.

Amending the Constitution to provide First Nations peoples with a Voice to Parliament does not offend notions of equality; rather, it is acknowledging the finding of the High Court in Mabo v Queensland (No. 2) that “Their dispossession underwrote the development of the nation”.

The history of referendums in Australia means that it is likely to

The most successful referendum in Australia’s history of referendums was in relation to Aboriginal people (1967). More than 90% of Australians voted ‘yes’ to amending two sections of the Constitution to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples would be counted as part of the population, and that the Commonwealth would be able to make laws for them. This bodes well for a referendum on the Voice.

of Parliament/the government, in contrast to ATSIC (and just about every other Indigenous advisory body set up by the government). It will also not be afraid to give frank and fearless advice. Its composition, powers and procedures will, however, be able to be amended by Parliament to ensure its effectiveness.

Myth 7: It will divide the nation

The Voice to Parliament will unite the nation, because it will be a big step towards reconciliation. A successful referendum on the Voice to Parliament will mean the Australian people have emphatically said that we want Parliament to listen to First Nations people, thereby signalling that we have accepted the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart to walk together for a better future.

Myth 8: Indigenous Australians are divided over the Voice, therefore it

Also, social media has changed the landscape; times are different; polling shows relatively consistent support; and approximately 90% of the first 2554 submissions to the Co-design Process were in favour of the Voice being constitutionally enshrined.

And although bipartisan/multi-party support would be preferable (and has been crucial to the success of previous referendums), it’s arguably no longer a determinative factor due to the changing political and social media landscape. The result of the marriage equality postal survey, where Australians voted “Yes” despite a lack of bipartisan support, is indicative of this. Nothing to be scared of We encourage all Australians to read reliable research to make sure we’re wellinformed about what the Voice is, and what

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The Constitutional Expert Group comprising nine experts (including former High Court judge Kenneth Hayne) and chaired by the Commonwealth Attorney-General has advised that a First Nations Voice will not give First Nations peoples special rights. All Australians have the right to make representations to Parliament, which is guaranteed by the constitutional Implied Freedom of Political

The burden of being so wise like me

I THINK it was King Solomon who declared that a baby claimed by two mums should be cleaved in two in order to stop their whingeing and let him get on with his day.

Luckily the real mum stepped forward, asked him not to mince up the poor little tyke and the king came out looking like a real wise guy.

Why re-tell this fabulous stroke of luck?

I know how he feels. But I also know he wasn’t dealing with two teenage girls.

I recently had two frantic calls from my

daughters both in tears screaming at me because one of them had copped a $1000 fine due to the other one not wearing their seatbelt properly.

To add insult to injury it cost the driver all of her P-plate points. Ouchies.

I summoned the King Solomon in me and suggested they were both in the wrong, should split the fine down the middle and let me get on with my day.

That logic might have worked in ye olden days when lives were at stake, but all it did in this instance was put my own life at risk.

I don’t know what I was watching but whatever it was, was far too much. Of course it meant nothing - a bit like every Big Bash game ever - and it was a bit like being immersed in an unplayable video game.

Again, what’s the point. The commentary was also sycophantic towards LIV to the detriment of actual analysis. And the reaction to a hole-in-one where everyone threw their drinks onto the hole? Spare me.

needed to deal with growth

By Kirra Livingstone

AT LEAST three more schools will be needed in Beerwah to cope with the hinterland’s booming population over the next two decades, Glasshouse Christian College Principal Mike Curtis, says.

Data shows that an extra 42,000 people aged from 0-19 will be living on the Sunshine Coast by 2042.

And while questions are already being asked about housing and transport pressures, population expansion, especially into the likes of Beerwah East, is expected to add pressure on education facilities from childcare through to schools.

Mr Curtis said as the population increased, Beerwah would need at least three new schools in the next two decades.

“I think especially with the incoming development of Beerwah East, the Beerwah region is going to need at least three more schools over the next 20 years, with one being planned to be built by at least 2029,” he said.

“With the development of Aura as well, there certainly is room for more schools to be built.”

He added that the area was currently appropriately serviced. “As soon as more development starts happening and more families start moving to

the area, the first thing they are going to need is childcare and then the second thing is going to be schools,” he said.

Mr Curtis highlighted the challenges for independent schools to buy and develop land due to the rising cost of residential prices.

“One of the big barriers for schools starting is the cost of land and the cost of developing land,” he said.

“I think developers need to start thinking about how they can attract schools in the area,” he said.

Growth within existing schools was also difficult.

“You get to a point where you can’t really grow any further. We are limited by a road and houses behind our school,” he said.

To ensure quality education as more people move to the region and pressures build on the education sector, Mr Curtis said community groups and clubs need to remain strong pillars of the area.

“The only way to ensure great education is to have quality schools, and parents who appreciate the quality of those schools, and who have a high opinion of education,” he said.

“That’s what we need, and a part of that whole strategy is we need to continue to strengthen our community sports and our community areas as well.”

Beerwah SHS helps students get best results

By Mitch Gaynor

BEERWAH State High School is getting on the front foot with the broader social and economic issues facing families on the hinterland.

The growing school, which currently teaches over 930 students, is heavily focused on a program of inclusiveness to assist students from diverse backgrounds to ensure they receive the best possible education. The school understands that some members of its community have been struggling financially, in large part due to rapidly rising cost of living expenses and housing costs. In response, BSHS Principal, Lyn McDonald, said the school was able to help families with support for technology, uniform loans and payment plans for other expenses.

In a recent newsletter to parents and carers, Lyn said that the school had also been working hard to help students dealing with mental health concerns that have arisen from Covid and more recent economic conditions, social media and mobile phones. “I know these concerns are shared by many of us and we are all doing our best to support our students and families,” Lyn said. “We will continue to work together to achieve success.”

The school has had a strong start to the year with its Insect Investigators team discovering a new species of wasp, while its new Reflection Garden is designed to help people reflect on the loss of loved ones.

socially and emotionally,” he said.

“One of our main focus areas, supported by the Australian curriculum, is to ensure our students have the best skills of numeracy, literacy, technology and a deep understanding of indigenous

success of both individuals and overall school results.

“I’m very relational, so I will use any chance I get to build relationships with the students, teachers, parents and the community, because that’s

Beerwah State High School

Together we learn, individually we grow, success for all

people to be the very best that they can be, and that’s not just for students but teachers and parents, too.”

The school is continuing to grow with a 20 increase in students to 232 from 2022 and one extra class.

Success For All

Succe SS for all

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Our goal is to ensure that 100% of our students attain a pathway into education, employment and training.

Message froM the PrinciPal

Beerwah State h igh School Lyn McDonald

“My goal is clear – we have high expectations and I want us all to have pride in our school. Beerwah is a fantastic school, with dedicated and highly capable staff, absolutely delightful students, a supportive community and we can definitely deliver a high-class education for all of our students. I’m proud that we can cater for and continue to support the full range of diverse students and we offer a fully inclusive and supportive environment”.

New Beerwah State School principal Scott Bowden

I’m very passionate about assisting people to be the very best that they can be

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Scott Bowden

BSHS cohort in the ultimate test of wills

BEERWAH State High School students and staff pushed themselves to the limit in an incredible test of endurance at Kokoda 2023. Some 48 walkers including 10 staff worked together in a fantastic

test of endurance, courage and teamwork, with the first team setting a blistering time of 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Principal Lyn McDonald gave a shoutout to team 7 who placed second out of all

Let’s celebrate Under 8s Day

EXCITEMENT is building as Landsborough State School prepares to celebrate Under 8s week. Each year the school opens its gates, inviting children aged eight and under to come and revel in their youth through a

wide range of fun-filled activities. Parents, grandparents and carers are also invited to join in. This year’s celebrations will take place on Friday 19th May from 8.40am until 10.40am. Activities will include a petting zoo, face painting, art and craft activities, games and so much more!

All children aged eight and under, including those from local day care centres, kindergartens and playgroups, are most welcome to join in the fun. Come along and enjoy a delightful morning and add some colour to your day! The event is free to attend. Please contact the school on 5436 2777 should you need any further information about this event.

the school teams. In total the 10 teams raised $10202.

Parents were thrilled at the outcome of the walk with one saying it was a “wonderful opportunity for the students to learn about themselves and

the importance of teamwork and mateship and students”. “Such genuine care and commitment from everyone. Without dedicated staff, events like this wouldn’t be possible. Well done.”

Creating something special

By Michael Whiticker

OVER the last two months we have looked at song writing and how you might get started as a writer. If you are reading this column you might have even written a few songs, and could be at the stage of wondering why it is that more people aren’t aware of your song writing talents.

The most likely reason is the lack of promotion.

Before that begins, however, you need to have your product in a marketable form.

In the case of a song it is a demo recording, but simply putting a microphone up and singing into it, is unlikely to produce a marketable item.

For a start, you will need a reasonable singer and a good backing. Most small studios can provide these things for you at a very reasonable cost.

Or you can possibly build the skills and do it yourself. This adds a time component and a bigger cost as you will need to purchase the studio equipment as well.

The other advantage of working with a professional, is that they can often assist you in making the songs sound better, by working on the arrangement and playing or adding parts as needed.

They will also tend to be objective about your work and encourage you to listen more critically, so you will develop a better ear.

Horoscopes

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

While your strong constitution doesn’t easily surrender to illness, rich food, good wine and a limited amount of exercise can increase the risk of potential ailments. Your determined character does let you rehabilitate as required, but why not make moderation your goal this week? At work, map out a course of action and then attack each goal one at a time.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

Get ready for special treats to come your way. Enjoy every moment of feeling pampered and spoiled. At work, too, your patience should finally be rewarded as an important breakthrough is achieved. A timely bonus could also make it easier to pay debts. Bills first, luxuries later. Sometimes, everything just seems to fall into place.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

A joint venture with a financially savvy partner could prove rewarding, although a clear understanding of each other’s role is a must. Avoid “get rich quick” schemes and fast talkers. The road to riches isn’t built overnight, Cancer. Take your time, work steadily, and you’ll soon be sauntering down that richly paved yellow brick road.

Art, Calligraphy and Papercraft Exhibition

BUDERIM’S

reasonably professional, you can sit back and compare it more favourably to recordings you respect and, of course, you can share your songs with your friends. Hopefully you will be encouraged and want to continue with your creative endeavours, and 6 months or a year later you might go back into the studio to put down a couple more songs, looking back how you have developed as a musician and song writer over that period.

process. It might take a year or two to find your style and the sound you want for your songs.

If you are keen for your work to be heard, it needs to have something special that will attract a listener. Ultimately, it is about having a product for which there is a market and then targeting that market in your promotion.

Have a stimulating musical month!

WEEK BEGINNING MAY 2

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

As you undoubtedly know, absolute power corrupts. That is, of course, until you decide it’s your week to even the odds. Harsh words may be spoken, and decisive action could be taken. But it’s high time you responded to someone else’s bullying. If this someone threatens to out a secret, call their bluff. You’ve nothing to fear.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

You’re entitled to be proud of your resilience, Virgo - as you’ve come through a difficult time. Now comes the irresistible urge for something new. This week’s changes release reserves of inner power - a perfect time for the real you to shine through. If a constricting job or relationship is holding you back, this could be the time to break free.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

It’s possible to be loyal to longheld allegiances, and yet still maintain your independence. Many find this hard to comprehend, but Librans are a law unto themselves. So if this week offers something more than the norm, you’ll be the first to give it a go. You were born to explore, to examine, to question.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

Just when you need help, along comes a planetary ally or two. Not a moment too soon. Once you realise that not everyone’s out to get you, it’s onwards and upwards. There are, however, some conditions. Bury the past and start concentrating on life as you’d like it. Except perhaps, financially. For now, throw hard-earned cash into a locked vault.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

This is a week for tying up pesky loose ends and breaking bad habits. For example, you often say “yes” - when you really mean “no”. There’s no getting around it: changes need to be made, with some difficult situations coming to a close altogether. You’re not being punished. It’s just that for every ending there’s usually a new beginning.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

Many Capricorns now take an unscheduled trip down memory lane, perhaps confronting issues that you feel need addressing. Think before you act. Truth be known, it’s a week to throw life into cruise control. If you still feel like forcing the odd issue, make sure it’s done in a pleasant way. Treat yourself and loved ones to something special.

Calligraphy and Papercraft Group is hosting its biannual exhibition, this year titled Rhythms of the Coast, featuring beautifully crafted artworks and paper designs that reflect the rhythms of the stunning Sunshine Coast region. Held in Buderim Cottage 3-11 June, 10am-2pm daily.

Watch calligraphers demonstrate and explain various scripts, and view their interpretation of traditional and modern lettering created with ink, paint and gold

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

If others try to bulldoze your emotions this week, there’s no telling where this will lead. Some Aquarians play down tensions, while others deliberately look for conflict. Couples bored with routine look to reignite the spark or play elsewhere. But if you want your relationship to survive, no power games please - keep communications open.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Gather your talents, Pisces. Whether it’s a new job or starting a business, this week you’re capable of handling mostly anything. Just remember to enjoy the moment. Current planetary transits carry considerable energy, so there’s also time for play. Make the most of invitations, but for couples - a partner must offer you independence.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

There’s every chance of this week suffering a truth famine - so a wise Aries might want to check whether they’re being fed fact or fiction. Of course, there’s always the chance you didn’t hear the full story in the first place. Check your sources; and then check them again. Someone’s out to deceive you.

CULTURE

In conversation with Toni Jordan

TONI Jordan is the immensely popular, award winning, internationally bestselling author of several novels. She started out as a molecular biologist (then moved to selling aluminium siding, running a TAB office, quality control chemist), but eventually found her metier with her first novel Addition, which was long-listed for the Miles Franklin Award, as well as being chosen as one of Richard & Judy’s picks in the UK.

Since then she has published six novels, including Dinner with the Schnabels, described as nothing short of a comic masterpiece.

She’s coming to Maleny to discuss its sequel, Prettier if She Smiled More. Her novels have been published widely, in the UK, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Czech republic, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Taiwan, US, Canada, Serbia, Israel.

Toni has written regularly for The Age and her stories and articles have appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Courier Mail, The Australian and The Monthly. She is an accomplished and entertaining speaker, much loved by audiences world-wide, so make sure you don’t miss this event!

The introducing author sees the return of Sally Piper. Sally first came to Maleny to speak about her debut novel, Grace’s Table. Since then she has published two new works, including The Geography of

Karen King Exhibition at Vianta Arts Beerwah

LOCAL artist Karen King has been teaching painting and drawing since 1990. Karen has exhibited at many art exhibitions on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, and is an active member of the Pastel Association of Australia, Bribie Island Community Arts Group, Hinterland Artists, Collaboration of Maleny Artists, as well as the Maleny Fine Art Group.

Karen is a Senior Support Teacher with Chroma Australia Pty Ltd Teacher Support Program for many years, and now manages and oversees the program. Coming from a commercial teaching environment, her early working career provided her with the skills and ability to teach people of varying painting levels.

Friendship, which is in development for a television series to be broadcast on Stan.

She’ll be in Maleny to speak about her recent novel, Bone Memories.

Both Toni and Sally will be in conversation with Steven Lang.

Outspoken presents

Toni Jordan in conversation

Wednesday May 17, 6 for 6.30pm

Maleny Community Centre

Tickets $25 and $18 for students

outspokenmaleny.com

She is an award-winning artist with more than 20 years painting experience, teaching on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and surrounding rural districts. She has also co-authored an art book, as well as having several of her paintings and editorials published by internationally distributed art magazines.

Karen will be holding her exhibition at Vianta Arts 70 Simpson St. Beerwah from Tuesday 2 May till Sunday 25 June with an official opening on Friday 5 May 6.30 PM.

OPTOMETRY

Award-wining author, Toni Jordan

The State of Our Species- a Public Forum on Local Biodiversity

Time: Thursday, May 4, 2-3:30pm

Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha

Quilts on the Mountain Show

Tibro’s Netball Club Musical Bingo

May 4

Info: Join President of the QLD Mycological Society INC

Wayne Boatwright, Brush Turkey Enterprises and Forest Heart Nursery’s Spencer Shaw, and UniSC Research Fellow

Dr Beth Brunton, in a public forum discussion diving into topics about our local fungi, flora and fauna. This event is free for all to attend and will include a Q&A session and afternoon tea.

Muzika in Maleny

Time: Thursday, May 4, 6.30 to 9.15pm

Where: Maleny RSL Hall, Lawyer st, Maleny

Time: Saturday-Sunday May 6-7, doors open 9am

Where: Peachester Hall, Beerwah-Woodford Road

May 6-7

Info: After a five year hiatus the highly anticipated Quilts on the Mountain Show is back! Hosted by Mountain Quilters Inc, the weekend event will showcase the stunning work of our local quilt artists with a beautiful array of handmade quilts and crafts on display. Trade stalls, sales tables, refreshments and prizewinning quilt raffle. Entry $5 All welcome.

T’Birds go rockin’

Time: 11am Sunday May 7

Where: ‘Hall of Fame’ 24 Steggalls Road

May 4

Info: This month will feature Irish poet Joe Lynch and our new Scottish folk find Fozzie, along with the Swing Beans, Noel, Jem and Alex, Claire Ogden, The Tom Richter Peter Hudson Trio and The Swing Brothers with sister Paula. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com. https://www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

Autumn Fashion Parade and Delicious Morning Tea

Time: Friday, 5th May at 9.30am

Where: Pat Daley Centre, Maleny Catholic Church, 45 Cedar Street

May 5

Info: Fashions and accessories by Flaunt Maleny and Imelda’s on Maple. Proceeds to “The Downs and West Community Support” (DWCS) mission co-ordinated by Sister Christine Henry https://www.downsandwestcommunitysupport.org. Entry $25 includes 5 free raffle tickets and a chance to win the lucky door prize. Numbers are limited so please book early by contacting Chris 0490 065 607 or Rose 0400 550 007.

Range and Hinterland Gardening book launch

Where & When: Where: Mapleton Library (Apr 26, 6pm), Rosetta Books (Apr 28, 5pm) and Montville Village Hall (May 6, 6pm)

May 6

Info: Come along and meet authors Joan Dillon and Nita C Lester at the launch of their new book, which explores gardening in the hinterland, including an illustrated catalogue of over 450 species. RSVP: lestr.publishing@gmail.com

Mooloolah Night Market

Time: Saturday, May 6. 3-8pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall carpark & grass area

Info: Food Trucks & Food Stalls, Ice Cream & Snow

Cones

May 6

A host of Stalls Inside and Outside and Entertainment

Areas- Natasha Rose & Sunshine Coast Acoustic Music Mooloolah Night Markets

The Coronation of King Charles III

Time: Saturday, 6th May at 11.30am

Where: The Local Cafe, 18/44 Simpson St Beerwah

May 6

Info: Please join us for a celebration on the occasion of the Coronation of King Charles III. High Tea including glass of Bubbly. Frock up in blue and/or red and a hat if you wish. Cost $45. Please RSVP - message Fran on 0416 013 987 or email fran@kandfspace.com.

May 7

Info: Yandina ACMA welcomes four top quality guest artists to their fundraising country music concert, also featuring talented act T’Bird, performing your favourite Rock ‘n Roll favourites from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Incredible entertainment value for $15! Sausage sizzle and raffles. For advanced bookings contact 0449 181 638 or 0409 588 939. Proceeds go to hall maintenance.

Plant-based Cooking

Demonstration and Health Talk

Time: 2pm Sunday 7th May

Where: Landsborough Adventist Community Centre, 27 Maleny Street, Landsborough

May 7

Info: Plant-based cooking demonstration with a relevant health talk, including tasting of all recipes presented. Also incudes prizes and giveaways. $5 per person. Bookings contact 0407 101 485.

Place a candle for a victim of domestic violence

Time: Wednesday, May 10 from 5pm

Where: Tesch Park, next to the Maleny Library

May 10

Info: The ceremony will include the placing of candles in an empty shoe for each of those who died in Queensland over the past year, as a result of domestic and family violence. This will be followed by a contemplative walk to the Neighbourhood Centre in Bicentenary Lane where there will be informal discussions and a barbecue.

Country Music Day

Time: Saturday, May 13, 10 am

Where: Maleny Pioneer Village

May 13

Info: The April Country Music Day at the Maleny Pioneer Village falls on the Easter weekend and with that in mind we will be observing the holidays so there will be no meeting for the month. The next Country Music Day will be in the big barn and will have a Mother’s Day theme. Join us in the audience or nominate on the day to perform a couple of songs. Everyone is welcome. There will be on-site parking, tea/coffee, and a sausage sizzle.

Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge Paws for a Cause

Time: Saturday, May 13, 12pm-4pm

Where: BWMCA Memorial Hall, Buderim

May 13

Info: SCARS is hosting their annual long lunch fundraiser, which includes a three course lunch with drinks provided, a live and silent auction, raffles and a dog and kitten play pen. To buy tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ scars-paws-for-a-cause-long-lunch-tickets-560043524257

Time: Saturday, May 13, Doors open 5pm for 5:30pm start

Where: Glasshouse Sports Club, Steve Irwin Way, Glasshouse Mountains

May 13

Info: Join us for 3 games of musical bingo hosted by Hit That Hit. BYO nibbles and food with drinks available to purchase from the bar. Cash prizes as well as vouchers from Brouhaha, Rollerdome, Glasshouse Tavern, Lush and massage vouchers. To book, go to https://www.trybooking. com/CHVPI or www.facebook.com/TibrosNetballClub

A Night at the Opera

Time: Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14, 2pm

Where: Saturday May 13 - Stella Maris Primary

School, 5 Stella Way, Maroochydore.

May 13-14

Sunday May 14 - Maleny State School, Bunya Street, Maleny.

Info: Sunshine Coast Choral Society presents some of the most well-known and loved opera choruses, duets, trio and arias from Aida, La Triviata, Carmen, Cosi fan tutte and more. Tickets: $30, concessions $25. To book head to www. suncoastchoral.org.au.

Outspoken presents Toni Jordan

Time: Wednesday May 17, 6 for 6.30pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

May 17

Info: Toni Jordan is the immensely popular, award winning, internationally best-selling author of several novels. She is an accomplished and entertaining speaker, much loved by audiences world-wide, so make sure you don’t miss this event! Our introducing author sees the return of Sally Piper. She’ll be in Maleny to speak about her recent novel, Bone Memories. Both Toni and Sally will be in conversation with Steven Lang.

Tickets $25 and $18 for students, available at http://www.outspokenmaleny.com/.

Sconetime Beerwah

Time: 10am Thursday 18th May

Where: Beerwah Community hall

May 18

Info: With Sunshine Coast Foodie, Montville Coffee, QCWA Beerwah & Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce peeps… Book ticket for You, Mum, Dad, Nan, Pop, Senior Neighbour https://www.trybooking.com/CGBXO

Landsborough State School Under 8’s Day

Time: Friday, May 19, 8:40-10:40am

Where: Landsborough State School

May 19

Info: For all children under eight years of age! Do you have a child not yet at school? Bring them along to find out what goes on at school & join in on the celebrations! RSVP’s to the office are very much appreciated on 54362777. There will be surf life savers, painting, mindsetdo (STEM), face painting, petting zoo, pasta necklaces, lawn games, obstacle course and lots more.

The Families of Fairview

Time: Saturday, May 27. 1- 4 pm

Where: 15 Porters Lane North Maleny

Info: Maleny’s Fairview (Pattemore House)

May 27

welcomes you this Saturday to come and visit. Films, oral histories, surveying displays and amazing images tell the tale of this 1907 pit-sawn farmhouse. Home-made afternoon teas are served on the graceful verandahs, overlooking the pretty restored gardens! Disabled access, plenty of parking. $5 entry - kids free.

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 zucchini, diced, 1cm

1 red capsicum, diced, 1cm

1 eggplant, diced, 1cm

3 tablespoons olive oil

300g chicken breast, diced, 1cm

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 medium onion, diced

1 cup pearl couscous

½ cup feta, reduced fat

Tzatziki

½ cucumber, finely chopped

1 cup natural yoghurt, reduced fat

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method:

PREHEAT oven to 180°C.

ADD zucchini, capsicum and eggplant to large roasting pan and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. Roast in oven for 20 minutes.

HEAT another tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large frypan. Add chicken slices, half the garlic, cumin and oregano, stirring until chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan.

ADD remaining oil over medium heat in pan. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes.

Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/.

Add in couscous and ½ cup of water. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes until water is absorbed. Use fork to fluff up couscous.

SQUEEZE juice from cucumber with hands.

ADD yoghurt, splash of oil, lemon juice and remaining garlic in small bowl and mix through cucumber.

LAYER couscous, vegetables and chicken in bowl. Drizzle tzatziki dressing and garnish with feta.

To Be Listening People ‘The Giants’ to

WE ARE all familiar with imagery of the Messiah as a caring and skilful shepherd. According to Jesus, the test of a genuine shepherd is whether one facilitates the flourishing of life. In John 10.10b-11 he says, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd…”

The prophetic books contrast the ‘good shepherd’ with the reckless actions of leaders who neglect, exploit, and scatter the flock. Jesus alludes to the false shepherds driven by self-interest, rather than responsibility for flourishing of those in their care.

When I was growing up I was told there are three things that are not polite to discuss at the dinner table – religion, politics and money. Personally, I suspect that not talking about these things has only discouraged us from engaging with the question of what it takes to live well together, and suggests we should just leave it to other – to politicians, faith institutions, and economists.

One of the things I love about referendums is that it breaks that myth. In a referendum, we are all shepherds, charged the call to genuinely discern that place in which all of us, together, might thrive.

In 2022 the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland endorsed a Reconciliation Action plan that includes full support for the Uluru Statement, including it’s call for Voice, Treaty, Truth. This was not a political decision, but an expression of the global Anglican missional imperative… “…seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation.”

Happy Birthday

with Rev’d Deborah Bird Anglican Parishes of Maleny and Palmwoods

Taking the work of reconciliation seriously has both local and national implications – recognising the history of the land we share, fostering positive relationships, and committing to hear Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on matters that directly concern them.

Australia’s National Aboriginal Anglican Bishop, the Right Rev’d Chris McLeod, has written about the importance of listening to minorities.

“The ability to hear the small voice is something that was at the heart of ministry of Jesus. The ignored and marginalised found someone who listened to them. There are numerous occasions when Jesus stopped to listen. Jesus’ acts of recognition are often set in contrast to those who could neither hear what was being said or see the people who were speaking.” (John 4:27, Mark 10:56, Luke 7:44, Luke 18:41, Mark 9:4).”

“It is a reminder that ‘poor little talkative Christianity’ as E.M Forster described it, needs to stop, and listen from time to time, as well. What is good for us, I suspect is good for the nation. The wisdom of listening is a forgotten art, lost in the competing sound of many voices.”

May we take the challenge to be listening people seriously, and be guided by the wisdom of that still small voice on the road that leads to flourishing of life for all of us.

screen soon

IT is not until June, but make sure you keep June 30 clear for the screening of The Giants at the Maleny Community Centre.

This is a special fundraising screening of the eco-documentary ‘The Giants’ sponsored by the Maleny Greens.

The film is a cinematic portrait of environmental activist Bob Brown and his 50 years of activism as he fights for the protection of ancient forests across Australia. Whilst looking backwards at a career that spans the Franklin River campaign, the formation of the Australian Greens, the Tarkine campaign and a remarkable political career as a Senator, it also explores the hidden life of threatened trees.

Cameras rigged high in the tree canopy and immersive point cloud animation generated from 3D tree scans bring to life the hidden world of the fragile threatened forests of our planet, making it an absolutely stunning, visual feast.

Glass House Mountains,Del Davis was honoured for her 90 years + days birthday. The cross shaped cake was beautifully baked/crafted by Margaret Coulson.

Movie proceeds will go to the Bob Brown Foundation, helping to support projects that are actively making a difference. Dinner at 6pm. Movie screens at 7pm. defendthegiants.org/event/thegiants-maleny-qld/

Sydney Writers Fest in Maleny

SYDNEY Writers’ Festival Live & Local program returns to Maleny in 2023 to bring the best of the festival direct to Maleny Community Centre.

One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream its headline events to Maleny Community Centre on Thursday 25 - Sunday 28 May.

Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers.

Brought to Maleny in real time, Booker

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY CALVARY CONGREGATION

You are most WELCOME to join us 9.00am each Sunday Reed Street, Glasshouse Mtns (next to RSL) Sunday School, Women’s Fellowship, Bible Study

Contact: 5439 9341 or 5496 9671 www.glasshousemountains.lutheran.org.au

Prize-winning author Eleanor Catton discusses her keenly anticipated thriller Birnam Wood, bestselling Australian author Pip Williams discusses her new novel, The Bookbinder of Jericho, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Geraldine Brooks sheds light on her best-selling novel, Horse.

Audiences are invited to participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending their thoughts via SMS straight to the Sydney stage.

Tickets and further information at: celebratingbooksmaleny.com.au/

CATHOLIC

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah

Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough

Sunday 9am: 45 Cedar Street, Maleny Ph: 5430 9390 9am to 1pm Mon-Fri

www.caloundracatholicparish.net

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour

(Includes Children and Youth programs)

11:00am - Worship Service

First Saturday of the monthCommunity Lunch

Contact p: 0424 901 301

f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church

BEERWAH CHURCH 27 Beerwah Parade

Sundays 9.30am & Kids Church

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

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

MALENY CHURCH Maleny Sports Park, via Porter’s Lane

Sundays 9 30am & Kids Church

E: info@cotrmaleny.org

W: cotrmaleny.org

29 Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah Come and worship with us

Beerwah – Sunday 8.30am

Peachester Community Church –last Sunday of the month 5.30pm

Minister: Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan

Ph. 0448 358 774 Email: churchgcuc@gmail.com

Del and youngest son Leon.

MALENY & HINTERLAND

756 Bald Knob Road BALD KNOB

Designed to sit perfectly within its landscape with a truly amazing outlook, this is one unique offering.

• Cleverly designed home; picture windows take in the amazing views

• Sleek, modern styling throughout, bamboo flooring and quality carpets

• Outdoor entertaining area to the North and East perfect for large gatherings

• Stunning rocky creek running through the property, two spring fed dams

• The 13.5 acres (5.5ha) would suit cattle or horses

Whether you’re looking for the forever home with room for animals, or the lock up and leave weekend retreat, you’ll be supremely impressed with what’s on offer.

18 Freeman Court WITTA

Offering a gently sloping block with room for a horse, chickens and goats, here is the opportunity to start your Hinterland lifestyle; raised garden beds, a fenced house yard and stock fencing is already in place.

• Master offers a large walk-in robe and sunroom at its entrance

• Ideal layout with the master separated from the remaining bedrooms

• Large windows offering a rural outlook and loads of light

• Polished pine floors

• 5126m 2 block with fenced house yard and stock fencing

Bring your decorating and design plans and add your personal style to this already lovely property and make it shine!

85 Treehaven Way MALENY

Opportunity is waiting here in enviable Treehaven Way just a 5-minute drive from the bustling main street of Maleny - set on a treelined street you are surrounded by quality homes.

• 4569m 2 gently sloping block in quiet street

• Solid, well-built home

• Wood burning fireplace + A/C

• Covered entertaining area front and rear

• 6m x 6m + 6m x 9m sheds with power

• Established gardens and trees

This property would also offer downsizers great space for a workshop or hobbies; there’s loads of room to park the caravan and boat.

4 3 2

FOR SALE $2,199,000

INSPECT

By Appointment

Jess Luthje 0438 616 064 jess@malenyrealestate.com

177 Maleny Stanley River Road MALENY

Situated on just over half an acre, this cosy cottage is perfect for investors or entry level buyers to the Maleny market; a leafy block awaits.

• Lowset home on just over half an acre

• Separate studio; perfect for a workshop or art space

• Wood burning fireplace

• Concertina French doors opening to front room

• Timber feature beams and hardwood internal doors

With

3 2 1

FOR SALE

Offers Over $895,000

INSPECT

By Appointment and Open Homes

Rodney Millett 0477 702 073 rodney@malenyrealestate.com

3 2 1

FOR SALE

$875,000

INSPECT

By Appointment Rodney Millett 0477 702 073 rodney@malenyrealestate.com

3 4 1

FOR SALE

Price by Negotiation

INSPECT

By Appointment

Jess Luthje 0438 616 064 jess@malenyrealestate.com

5494 3022 malenyrealestate.com

BunyaLodge

104 Bridge Creek Road MALENY 5 8 3

FOR SALE

Echoing a bygone era of the grand country estate, Bunya Lodge is set on 25 acres and is ready for its new owner to simply move into this luxury home and start their Hinterland lifestyle.

• Modern, colonial style home with echoes of a bygone era of the grand rural estate

• Quiet, private location just a 4-minute drive to the vibrant town of Maleny

• Just over 25 acres of land this close to Maleny is a rare opportunity

• Grand entrance leading to enviable inclusions

• Separate one bedroom studio

your opportunity to secure a quality home in a position surrounded by nature! Maleny & Hinterland Real Estate

Bunya Lodge offers the discerning buyer everything they could need; a vast living room, a conservatory, a true cook’s kitchen, separate guest wing, a separate one-bedroom studio and a terrace wrapped around 3 sides of the house taking in glorious views.

Price by Negotiation INSPECT

By Appointment

Rodney Millett 0477 702 073 rodney@malenyrealestate.com

Garden Expo finds great supporters

QUEENSLAND Country Bank has announced a partnership with Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland as its exclusive Banking Partner and Presenting Partner Sponsor to Queensland Garden Expo 2023, held annually in Nambour. Chances are if you live in Queensland and love gardening, you would have heard of Queensland’s Premier Gardening Event which is held in early July, and has for the past 38 years.

The Queensland Garden Expo attracts 38,000 plus visitors with 340 exhibitors over the course of three days from South East Queensland, the Sunshine Coast, and Regional Queensland. The event is widely recognised as the largest gardening event in Queensland.

“Queensland Country Bank is proud to be supporting the Queensland Garden Expo as it involves and connects with various community groups at the grass roots level, this added to the synergy of being a part of this event,” Queensland Country Bank’s Aaron Newman said.

“Sponsorship of the Queensland Garden Expo was a natural fit for Queensland Country Bank as we expand our presence and footprint in South East Queensland.

Marion Beazley, Event Manager of Queensland Garden Expo added: “Our values of environmental awareness and protection and our connection to community strongly align with those of Queensland Country Bank and we look forward to working with their team”.

Backyard wildlife with

ONE person’s weed can be another’s favourite plant, and the latter is certainly the case for me when it comes to the Bleeding Heart Homalanthus Populifolius.

These adaptable rainforest pioneers are naturally great for growing at the edge of Rainforests - which is when they can be annoying for farmers, as they are seen to be sneaking into pasture - or returning home (depends on your point of view).

They are also a vast, beautiful shade tree for the garden and any revegetation project in rainforest country.

Where Bleeding Hearts have been planted along our gravel driveway, we always have the beautiful little Emerald Doves on the ground, eating the fallen seed and, perhaps, the odd bit of gravel to aid with digestion.

Brown Cuckoo Doves enjoy the fruit when ripening on the tree, as do Bower Birds, Cat Birds and Lewins Honey Eaters, to name a few who we get to enjoy watching from our veranda, having their breakfast while we eat ours.

They are very fast-growing small tree reaching a height of about 6 metres, with a similar, if not wider, spread in the canopy.

When alone they can be quite bushy, but amongst company and with plenty of sun, they spread out and can take on a lovely layered horizontal branching form.

The common name comes from their heart shaped leaves turning blood red when they age, which makes for a spectacular contrast against the verdant

Spencer Shaw FOREST HEART Eco-Nursery

Bleeding Hearts are fast to mature and can fruit within 2-3 years, bearing fruit every year thereafter.

The fruit are small (about 5mm) and are form in clusters that turn purple when ripe, splitting to reveal a seed covered in

an oily yellow aril.

For a beautiful fast-growing tree, which can fit in most gardens, provide shade for yourself and habitat for shade loving plants, along with being a great food source for our local birds, its hard to go past a Bleeding Heart.

This moist weather is great for lush greenery and a superb time for planting ferns, palms, gingers and just about anything else really!

In our shade house at Forest Heart, we have a great range of ferns ranging in size from the king of them all the King Fern - Angiopteris evecta, through to the delicate but vibrant pale green of the Maiden Hair Fern. Asplenium bulbiferum – Hen and Chick Fern is a great indoors fern. We’ve also got Crow’s Nest ferns in 140mm pots that are awesome foliage statements. Calochlaena dubia - Soft Bracken, makes for a great no fuss groundcover in shady areas. In Palms we have Piccabeen Palm, Cabbage Tree Palm and Walking Stick Palm, the latter are the smallest of our local palms, great in the shade or as an indoor specimen. We have a few different Gingers, including the delicate Alpinia arundelliana with its pink flowers and the bigger Alpinia caerulea – Native Ginger. Alocasia brisbanensis - Cunjevoi are looking great, with their large leaves. Cordyline species – Palm Lilies make for great indoor plants as well as looking great in the garden. Cissus antarctica – Kangaroo Vine, is a giant in the forest but a great vine for hanging baskets, pot plants or pergolas.

Homalanthus populifolius

Brown Cuckoo Dove Cat Bird Lewins Honey Eater

317 Booloumba Creek r oad , roon

8 bed 9 bath 9 car retreat li K e n O Other

Tucked away in the lush rolling countryside of the magnificent Mary Valley, backing onto Conondale National Park, is 317 Booloumba Creek Road, Cambroon. 160-acres in verdant hinterland with stunning views. Embrace gentle living in a verdant, idyllic locale. Genuine possibilities for passive & active income streams. Has been used in past as a retreat – infrastructure in place. Could also just suit buyers seeking a ‘green’

1671 m aleny Kenilworth r d , Conondale 4 bed 2 bath 4 car es C a P e t O the CO untry Immaculately maintained this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom low level home on 2,799m2 Land with

TRADES &

LOCAL DIRECTORY

Talking trades with Controlled Property Services

BASED in Maleny, Controlled Property Services is an owner operated small business. Ryan (plumber by trade) has ventured into specialist cleaning services for homes and properties. Rest assured that with 15 years experience as a tradesman, quality work and service always comes first.

“It is so satisfying getting results that make a change for the better in people’s day to day life. I really enjoy making improvements for people, whether it is at their home or place of work”, says Ryan. After starting his business last year cleaning water tanks, Ryan realised how many people had other issues outdoors that needed attending to and would require specialist cleaning. As well as cleaning water tanks, he now also offers gutter cleaning, roof pressure washing,

solar panel cleaning and air conditioner cleaning. These areas can all have an impact on the quality of water going into your water tank, the efficiency of your systems, particularly your solar system, and air quality. Ryan can help you take control, keeping the water and air in your home clear and pure.

With all the rain around, this is a great time to book in for a tank clean, as Ryan recommends cleaning tanks while there is plenty of water in them rather than waiting until water levels are low. Ryan will travel all over the Sunshine Coast and hinterland so give him a call on 0411 582 900 to book in a free quote.

Controlled Property Services

P: 0411 582 900

E: controlledpropertyservices@gmail.com

W: controlledpropertyservices.com

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY RSL SUB BRANCH Inc. AGM

will be held on Saturday 13th May 2023 at the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub-Branch, 1 Reed Street, Glasshouse Mountains. The meeting will commence at 10.30am. All positions are declared Vacant. Nomination Forms can be obtained from the Secretary by phoning 5438 7777 or email secretary@glasshouse.rslqld.net.au

All nomination forms must be returned to the Secretary by no later than close of business on Friday 11th May 2023.

CARS, BIKES, CARAVANS & BOATS

CALOUNDRA SCRAP METAL

CASH FOR CARS Scrap metal bins supplied

Call Bryan & Leanne Eaton 1300 132 013 or 0414 925 890

Servicing Locals for over 20 yrs

FIREWOOD

GOOD DRY HARDWOOD split from $140/ cubic metre, plus delivery. Phone 0419 784 642.

POSITIONS VACANT

GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS ECOis seeking a part-time casual gardener for general garden work. Suit a semi-retired, fit & active person. Casual position, flexible hours/days. Apply via email: info@glasshouseecolodge.com

TO RENT

ONE BEDROOM UNIT, private yard – not sufficiently fenced to accommodate a dog. Suit single person. $185 per week. Phone 0439 960 208.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

SPORT RESULTS

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by David Hayes

WEDNESDAY 26.04.23 - Morning Bowls

9.30am. Ladies Club Championship Pairs. Sally Squires and Sylvia Chamberlain def Jill Kirchheiner and Margaret Smith

info@glasshousepetretreat.com.au www.glasshousepetretreat.com.au

7.30am - 11am & 3pm - 4.30pm

GARAGE SALES

MOOLOOLAH, 20 Dorson Drive. Sat May 6 from 8am. Household goods, bric-a-brac, clothes & more!

BEERWAH 16 Flinders Ave. Sat 13th 7am4pm. Tools, plants and furniture

WITTA, 46 Ravensberg Dr. Sat/Sun 9am3pm. Huge Open House, owners relocating. Everything must go. Tools, art, household, kitchenware, furniture, household, art

USED CARS WANTED

24-11. Annette Capern and Steph Sleeman def Carol Lewis and Viv James 23-10. Rae Farrell and Margaret Gibson def Jenny Hobson and Di Hume (Forfeited). Barb “Leichhardt” Whitfield and Chris Freshwater def Gaylene Coppa and Marilyn Podmore (Forfeited). Semi Finals next Wednesday.

Social. Scroungers Di Hume 105. Dennis Hume 54. Jenny Hobson 101. Jos Evans, Jack Timm and Kerry Munster def Gaylene Coppa, Jonathan Orr and Rae Farrell 20-13. Ian Sleeman, Frank Buckley and Rob Scullion def Russell Walmsley, Margaret Gibson and Barb Whitfield 32-13. Thursday 27.04 - Open Social Pairs 12.30pm.

Winners of the day, with 2 wins and a score of 34, were Sylvia Chamberlain and Barb Whitfield. R/Up Winners of the losers, with a + 20 score in their 2nd game, were Kerry Lappin and Gavin Linnan. Lucky draw went to Darcy Wilson and Gavin Linnan.

$30 Meat Voucher from Glasshouse Country Meats to Darcy Wilson and the $20 cash to Margaret Gibson.

Our next monthly Sunday Club select pairs is this Sunday the 7th of May from 9.30am. Please get your name down on the sheet at the club. Breaky can be purchased from 8am. We need more numbers.

The men’s sheet for this years pennant is up at the club, please put your name down asap so we can get an idea of the numbers we have available. This is open to all juniors as well.

All advertising and copy is accepted subject to the approval of the publisher, Seven of Clubs Media Pty Ltd, who reserves the right to make adjustments in keeping with the general format of this publication. Compliance with the Trade Practices Act 1974 rests with the advertiser. Every care will be taken in the preparation and placement of advertising but the publisher, staff or agents shall not be liable for errors or omissions or subsequent effects due to same. Any adjustments by way of remuneration or replacement advertising is at the discretion of the editor. Customers who place display advertisements before the deadline of midday Friday will receive a proof of their prepared advertisement. No responsibility will be accepted for the inclusions of or errors in submissions received after our advertised deadline.

Furever homes are needed for...

Sweetie

Domestic Short Hair

5 years 8 months

Adoption Fee: $125

Sweetie by name, sweetie by nature.....this girl is super friendly.

Sweetie loves to chat and she just LOVES attention, can’t get enough of it - would be a great companion. She isn’t keen on small kids although teenagers who respect her space should be OK. Sweetie really does not like other cats, she is very dominant and is best having all the attention to herself. She seems OK with small dogs

Diesel

Border Collie/Kelpie

Age: 1 year 3 months

Sex: Male

Adoption Fee: $350

Weight: 25 kg

Summary:

Diesel is a one year old sweet boy who loves people, he loves all the volunteers and loves playing ball and with his toys. We have started training with Diesel and he has heaps of potential, all he needs now is a family that can commit to him. As he is very young, without much socialisation with other dogs, his new owner would need to put time and patience into working with him. Come and meet this lovely boy if you are looking for an active mate to keep you busy.

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Reed coming to Beerwah

BEERWAH Bulldogs junior and curretn Canterbury Bulldogs hooker, Reed Mahoney, is coming to Beerwah on Saturday May 6, following his NRL Magic Round clash against the Canberra Raiders.

During his visit, footy fans will have the chance to meet the NRL star who will be signing jerseys and hats.

Beerwah Bulldogs president Steve ‘Ref’ Hammil said although a time had not been confirmed, he is scheduled to visit and hopes Reed can stir some inspiration among league players and fans.

“I really hope young footy players come to meet Reed and really get something out of it, it’s good for them to see where they can get to if they work hard,” he said.

Reed recently started his second NRL career contract at the Canterbury Bulldogs, following his departure from the Parramatta Eels in 2022.

BSHS girls into futsal states

BEERWAH State High School’s senior girls football team has qualified for the Football Futsal State Championships after being defeated in the regional grand final against Chancellor.

Both the senior girls and boys team both competed in the Sunshine Coast Football Queensland Schools Futsal Championships in the first week of term two.

Although the senior boys team did not qualify for the upcoming State Championships, the senior girls team will be competing in Brisbane at the end of the term representing Beerwah High.

Call is out for softball players

THE Suncoast Hinterland Softball Association are looking for softball players of all genders aged 13 and above for their upcoming six-week mixed social nightball.

The club said the competition will be a fun activity to do on a Friday night, kicking off from May 12 and will run until June 23.

Equipment will be provided for anyone who wants to join in on the mixed social nightball, and the club encourages both experienced and new players to participate, to learn new skills and meet new friends.

Games each Friday night starts from 6pm, and if you are interested in joining in, either call 0422 204 661 or email secretary@suncoasthinterlandsoftball.com.

Lions feeling the pride in 2023 season

THE Glasshouse Lions senior team is determined to keep fighting with pride in 2023 following last season’s return to the Sunshine Coast competition after years without fielding a team.

New players have joined the squad, which underwent an intensive pre-season training and have been working hard to gel in the first two games of the season.

Glasshouse Lions player Kyle Bullard said the team has been playing positively, despite two losses to open the new season.

“We’re spending some time right now just being able to gel and learning how we play, obviously coming from different clubs it has been hard to get everything together,” he said.

“The last couple of games we’ve played some pretty high-quality teams and,

although they’ve been hard games and we haven’t won a game yet, we are seeing improvements and are excited to play Caloundra at home this week.”

Coming back into the Divison 4 league proved challenging for the team last year, but players are feeling better suited to the gruelling challenges ahead, Kyle added.

“We’ve 100 per cent been focusing on conditioning, it’s been a lot about running, and being able to run a full game out,” he said.

“We’ve also been doing some match simulation stuff to gear us up for upcoming games against good sides, as well.”

original players from last season, they have gained several younger players from

the North Coast Jets, who have invaluable premiership experience.

“Some North Shore Jets players, who were in the Division 4 premiership last year, decided to come play with us which has been great, and a few other players from all over have joined too,” he said.

“We’ve had a new group of talent come in, which has been fantastic having the new boys on the field with us. They have definitely added some depth to our team and I think it’s going to be a good season.”

Following this week’s bye, Kyle said the team have been training harder than usual in their preparation for this weekend’s Caloundra clash.

The match, their second home game of the season, is scheduled for May 5 at 7:30pm.

Grade 11 lawn bowls comp a success

THE Maleny Bowls Club has been hosting a term long competition for 20-25 Maleny High School students as part of their curricular studies.

Year 11 students have been participating, and as well as being able to learn how to play bowls and the skill behind it, they have also learnt about the history of lawn bowls, which they have been graded on their knowledge.

Maleny Bowls Club secretary Brett Gillis said it has been another successful school program for the club, bringing out the best in the students, including their friendly competitive side.

“Everyone is loving the competition, all the kids just get their bowls, set up and really don’t need any supervision, we have our bowls coach checking in on each team but other than that they are

independent,” he said. the program who wears headphones for his ADHD to help him focus, but throughout the competition he has taken them off to talk to his classmates and is coming out of his shell.” several students have inquired about joining the Maleny Bowls Club to continue to play the game outside of school.

11 who is wanting to join the club as a junior member, and we have two kids from grade eight who want to join too,” he said.

“We are hoping to attract more grade 11 kids but as they get older, they tend to have more full-on lives, whereas local primary school kids have a lot more time to learn and play a new sport.

“At the moment, juniors can join for free, and we are currently in the process of raising money to buy junior sized lawn bowl kits for junior members to use for free.”

The club is planning to launch a junior bowls initiative in the next few weeks to push junior membership, to allow both kids and parents to discover what the sport is all about.

However, the date for this launch day has not been confirmed yet by the Maleny Bowls Club.

Senior Lions players at last week’s ANZAC event

SWAMP JUST FOR LAUGHS

WHY do bananas have to put on sunscreen before they go to the beach?

they might peel!

Why can you never gossip in a cornfield?

Too many ears.

What’s the difference

WEEKLY CROSSWORD

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= OVERALL POSITION Bonus points awarded for perfect round tips

2023 NRL FOOTY TIPPING COMP