Coffee Club’s fresh new look

COFFEE lovers now have a brighter and fresher option to kickstart their day with a friendly facelift of Coffee Club Beerwah now complete.

The Beerwah Village cafe was closed recently to undergo what owner, Mark

Regulars will immediately notice the are popping in for a takeaway coffee or Gone is the two-tone black and white preparation area make it more accessible for customers and user friendly for staff. restructured with a change in seating and some new furniture while the windows

Baan

Your authentic taste of Thailand right here in Beerwah. Dine in and Takeaway – call to order and we will phone when it is ready.

Book now for group functions.

OPEN - Wed – Sun: 5pm to 7.30pm (Dining until 8.30pm)

Lunch Sat – Sun: 11.30am to 2pm

The Orangery

Beautiful spot for Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch or Weekend Dinner. High tea, group bookings takeaway & grazing platters available.

Open - Tue to Fri - 9am to 3pm Sat & Sun 8am to 3pm

Cnr Landsborough/Maleny

Dinner with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House with Rick Baberowski Division 1 - Sunshine Coast Council

New Year, New Columns

No, not really. I still have the same monthly column here where I’ll be updating you on what your State MP is up to. But if there’s any specific topics you’d like me to address, feel free to let me know! These columns are for you, so I want to write about what you want to hear.

Hinterland Australia Day Awards

There was incredible representation from the Hinterland at the recent Sunshine Coast Council Australia Day Awards.

In the Senior Citizen of the year award we had the “consummate gentleman” John Whan from the Rotary Club of Maleny and “irrepressible” Shiralee Cooper from Montville Chamber of Commerce and Illume Creations, as well as Dominique Cisse from the Festuri multicultural community and festival.

In Citizen of the Year, which went to the amazing Michelle Lipner from OzHarvest, the Hinterland was represented by Glasshouse Mountains own Silver Fox Initiative Neil Collie, Rebel Runner Queensland and the lovely Jo Turner from Maleny Trail parkrun.

Well done also to Bald Knob couple Kerrie and Richard Lonn who were nominated for the Sustainability award. These wonderful people make our part of paradise so, so special. Thank you!

Cuppa with a Cop

Did you know that I have semi regular ‘Cuppa with a Cop’ sessions with Maleny, Beerwah and Woodford Police Officers? Last week I had my first catch up of the year with Sgt Nick Paterson of the Maleny Police Station. We do this regularly to discuss local crime, community safety and road safety. It’s always good to talk through the issues and discuss solutions so, again, let me know if there is something specific you’d like me to raise.

Cheers to 2023 with a glass half full

In 2022, I decided to see the glass half full, despite the relentlessly grim state of global news. Interestingly, I found much to celebrate. Tourism has significantly increased and the region’s economy has recovered strongly in 2021-2022. Gross Regional Product, year-onyear economic growth and employment all exceed prepandemic levels. Congratulations to our businesses and community service sectors for their roles in achieving this result. Councils were busy too, announcing some remarkable achievements like our regions accreditation as a UNESCO Biosphere, becoming delivery partner for 2032 Olympic and Para-Olympic Games, a new City Hall building and the green-bin rollout to over 45,000 houses in a bid to keep garden waste out of landfill.

Vibrant Aura

Aura has welcomed its third new school, Nirimba State Primary School, a new park playground and a McDonalds. Construction has continued progress on the Mitre 10 in Aura’s Business Park and the highly anticipated Bells Creek Arterial Road extension. The development of an EG Fuel petrol station, a service centre and Aura hotel were announced. I encourage everyone to explore our flourishing new suburbs in Aura.

Travel Resolutions

While we now sit in congestion and impatiently wait for major transport infrastructure from the government, we can still ‘ThinkChange’ on a personal level for better ways to move around. Active transport can still become a bigger part of our ‘norm’. Although far from complete, there is a reasonable network of pathways and bike tracks and I welcome feedback on missing links. Keep the pressure on while thinking of your own travel resolutions and give active transport a red-hot-go this year. For more Division 1 news and information visit facebook.com/CrRickBaberowski or drop me a line at Rick.Baberowski@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 31

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

Your ambitions continue to take top priority, with sorting out your finances coming a close second. Any get-rich-quick schemes are sure to leave you disappointed, so be realistic where cashflow is concerned. If you need to take out a loan, don’t go ahead until you’ve read all the small print. It’s a week for caution.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

You can’t please all the people all of the time, Pisces. Maybe the solution is to pick your moment, but there’s still one small problem. Some individuals simply can’t be pleased at all, despite your best efforts. If so, perhaps you’re better off directing your energies elsewhere. Perhaps you should concentrate on money and self-image.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

If you’ve been tiptoeing around any kind of resolution or dodging an important conversation, this could all come to a head this week. Hidden tensions may surface, especially if you’ve been making too many sacrifices for someone. You’re nobody’s doormat, Aries - a fact that will soon become crystal clear.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

Life has been a battle recently. The trouble is, you’re a natural for taking on too much, and others will happily load you up when you let them. As you step into the week, early indications may not suggest any different, but a change is on its way. After the 2nd, work and business shoot skywards. As does your love-life.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

Ambition seems to take priority this week, but it needs to correspond with careful planning. When trying to turn opportunities into reality, it’s crucial to manage both your time and energy. Perhaps you’re considering a career change, or you want to start a business of your own? Whatever the case, it’s time to raise your public profile.

Cancer

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

People need predictability, so no one is going to be very happy if you’re constantly changing your mind. It’ll be harder still if you start talking about plans or proposals that very few can understand. Nor should you ignore the opinions of those closest to you. Their ideas may not be that different from your own.

Police Beat

with Senior Constable Susan Lowndes Beerwah Police Station

Scooter thefts

With a big increase in the popularity of electric scooters there is unfortunately a corresponding increase in thefts. The portability of the devices makes them an easy target for opportunistic thieves of all ages. For those of you that keep an eye on the weekly vehicle ‘Hot List’ on the Sunshine Coast Police social media pages you will have noticed a sharp increase of personal electric vehicles (PEV’s) on the list. With even versions for teens costing potentially several hundred dollars they are definitely worth securing. Unfortunately many of the thefts we are seeing are of PEV’s that are only unattended for a short time, left outside shops and residences, particularly with those used by younger people. If you have a young person with a PEV make sure they understand that they need to secure it whenever possible if they are leaving it unattended, just like bikes, motorbikes and cars.

Copper thefts ongoing

The issue of copper thefts continues both in Beerwah division and across the Sunshine Coast. Thieves are targeting the wiring from the large roadway lights like those on the highway ramps. While some offenders have been identified Sunshine Coast Police are requesting that any suspicious behaviour noticed around the roadway lighting infrastructure is reported to police on 131 444. Alternatively if you have information regarding these offences and wish to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Blue Lights are back

After a two year COVID disruption we are excitedly looking forward to our first Blue Light Dance Party on Friday 24th February at 7pm to 9pm entry cost is $10. The Blue Light is open to all school age children. After entry children remain in the hall under supervision from police and Blue Light volunteers until the finish time. There are lucky door prizes to be won and music supplied by CrowdDJ so the children can pick all their own favourite jams.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

Everyone seems to be in each other’s way this week and no one’s prepared to give way. You might think you’ve seen it all when it comes to others’ negligence, but past scenarios have been mere dress rehearsals. Fortunately, all things and people eventually move on - so optimism, faith and money are bound to come out of their tailspin soon.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

Destiny or synchronicity, call it what you like - your life is about to change. If there are important choices to make, trust your intuition. Do you feel that events seem to be progressing with little input from you? Don’t fret. Most Virgos are now surrounded by people they can trust. And you know it.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

Many Librans should finally hear news which puts an end to frustrating delays. Life feels less regimented. It’s also a major money week with cash flowing in as well as out. Neglected romance may also revive. Singles feel more confident about brandishing their assets, both personal and financial. Something for everyone, it seems.

Scorpio

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

People think differently from one another. Allow for it. Stop trying to force people to fit your life, or force yourself to fit in theirs - because it won’t work. The more you impose your will on others, the greater the resistance. The weeks ahead call for cooperation. Sure, there’ll be some stress, but you need not cope alone. Tactfully.

Sagittarius

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Rest is pretty much out of the question this week. Demanding work schedules put a stop to fun, but the financial rewards should more than make up for it. At best, you’ll squeeze in a short-lived flirtation. That should let off some steam. If self-discipline is one of your life lessons, you’re a strong candidate for the repeat class right now.

Capricorn

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

Just when you’re searching for a deeper meaning in life, the world shows itself to be more superficial than you’d imagined. Partners could easily play a part in this. Don’t worry. Nothing’s permanent - disappointment included. Even though that right sense of balance can be elusive, luck turns your way again very soon.