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Thanks Mum “Mary Kerle has stood by my side and held my hand through all my challenges in life, she was there for my high risk pregnancy and there every step of the way when my daughter was born 12 weeks prem. She is the most selfless person and puts others first.”

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Easing of restrictions

So from midnight last Friday night there was some easing of the COVID-19 restrictions and by Saturday morning I was wondering how everyone was going to react.

At first I thought people might go a little crazy and there would be crowds everywhere, and the curve would once again start to expand.

I guess we won’t know about the curve for another week or so, but interestingly, on Saturday morning when I put the question out on Facebook nearly every one of the 100 responses said they were staying home, keeping warm, going out into their garden, going to work, and not really changing their behaviour! Interestingly, the people who went out and braved the crowds at the shopping centre didn’t seem to enjoy it that much, so maybe a lot of us have coped with the adjustment of not going out better than we thought.

However, it is pretty clear that for most of us, it is the not seeing people that we know and those that we love, that is really the hard part.

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On Saturday, we headed down to Golden Beach, got some fish and chips, and sat down by the water away from everyone else; and I have to say, it was really nice to just sit in the sun and look out to Bribie Island.

Who knew how entertaining it could be just to watch the mums and dads with their kids, pushing prams, carrying scooters and fishing rods, and riding bikes ringing their bells to announce they were there ... ahh, the COVID-19 simple life!

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Police praise good behaviour

Sunshine Coast police would like to commend the community in regards to generally complying with the ease of COVID-19 restrictions over the May long weekend.

The Sunshine Coast hinterland was identified as a focus for police due to large crowds attending areas of Gardners Falls and Mary Cairncross Park. There was also a notable increase of recreational motorcycle riders in the hinterland area.

While most people did the right thing, police issued four infringement notices with people failing to comply with the Chief Health Officer’s direction.

These alleged breaches occurred in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

All beaches were patrolled regularly and no major issues were identified.

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Aussie golf icon launches Maleny course on global stage

By Richard Owen Adam Scott, the world’s number six ranked golfer, launched Maleny’s golf course onto a global stage last Friday using his Instagram profile to live broadcast a 9-hole match-play round with good friend and club pro-manager Wayne Perske.

Billed as ‘Nine Holes with a Mate’ Adam, 39, joked, chatted about strategy and answered questions posted online while riding solo in a cart during the 80-minute social media event viewed by thousands of fans around the world.

The 2013 Masters champ has been at home on the Sunshine Coast with his family during the pandemic lockdown away from tournament golf and welcomed Wayne’s recent invitation to play at Maleny’s 18-hole course.

Adam, who played the course beforehand with Wayne and son Billy, some other lucky juniors and his father Phil, said the charm and appeal of Maleny’s Par 68 golf course was that it was created and maintained by an army of volunteers.

“Maleny is a really fun story that I stumbled across through Wayne. The passion of the membership has given a real heartbeat to this club,” Adam said. “They deserve a lot

of credit and I just want people to come and experience it with a game.”

The broadcast was Scott’s first attempt at livestreaming using Instagram and he has promised to use the platform to show off more “hidden gems” like Maleny on the Sunshine Coast where he grew up playing golf.

Wayne said Adam’s generosity and patronage had given Maleny Golf Club a “massive credibility boost” which had put the course on the international golfing map.

“It was a fantastic experience, not only for me, but for our golf club during these times when everyone’s doing it a bit tough with social distancing in place,” Wayne said after the match which the “Maleny Masters” duo squared.

“Australia’s doing a fantastic job because one thing we can all still do (almost everywhere) is get out and play some golf.”

Club President Jeff Kruse said the committee and membership had been overwhelmed by Adam Scott’s generosity as a result of his friendship with Wayne Perske.

“Adam is a true ambassador for the sport and a great Queenslander, and we can’t

Adam Scott on a newly constructed second hole tee with volunteers from left David Durack, Alan Stevens, Mo Lawrence, Jon Fairman, Steve Lawrence and Vice President Max Whitten

Maleny Golf Club Manager and Pro Wayne Perske (left) with Adam Scott on the 18th Green Photo courtesy of The Courier Mail thank him enough for the boost he has provided during these difficult economic times,” he said.

“So many golf fans will now be motivated to add Maleny Golf Club’s course to their playing bucket list as a result of this unexpected but very welcome media exposure Adam has provided.”

To ensure COVID-19 social distancing protocols were observed, the club urged members to watch the match at home online and asked Maleny police to be present while Adam was on the course.

The assignment proved to be an enjoyable and trouble-free country outing for the officers on duty.

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Diverging diamond interchange closer to completion After what seems like an eternity, the Caloundra Road / Steve Irwin Way / Bruce Highway upgrade plans are finally coming together, with the next round of the ‘diverging diamond interchange’ traffic changes happening over the coming weeks.

According to a construction notice issued by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, from this week (weather permitting) the new, permanent southbound exit to Landsborough will open.

The current Exit 188 loop will close and the new exit will take Landsborough-bound drivers off the highway and directly onto the westbound carriageway of Caloundra Road just prior to the highway bridge.

In approximately three weeks’ time, if you’re going to Caloundra, you’ll notice that the new eastbound lanes will be open on the Caloundra side of the bridge.

Then a month later, in a move which promises to greatly improve the traffic flow, Caloundra Road westbound will open as two lanes, removing the current bottleneck that exists just before the overpass bridge.

How the Caloundra interchange will end up in a few weeks’ time As the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) construction notice highlights, the entire intersection is far from complete and is still operating in an interim capacity.

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Simply the best!

By Sonia Clark In the lead up to Mother's Day, GC&M News ran a Facebook post asking our readers to simply tell us why their mum was the best. We received some lovely responses that shared some beautiful insights into what made many of our local readers mums so special.

Peta Bowtell nominated her mum, Mary Kerle, for always putting others first and for being the most selfless and supportive person - especially during Peta’s own long and sometimes painful journey to motherhood. Readers may know Mary and Len Kerle from their years of community involvement, especially in support of local sporting clubs, as well as in more recent years, when they spectacularly light up their Beerwah home on Old Landsborough Road for their annual celebration of the Christmas season.

Growing up in Maleny and Beerwah, Peta said her mum Mary had stood by her side and literally held her hand through all her major challenges in life, including being

diagnosed in 2002 with a rare blood clotting disorder and lupus that nearly resulted in the loss of her leg. As a result of her condition, Peta was advised that it would be unwise to pursue pregnancy, however 18 years later she is now blessed to be the proud mum of Lulani (Lulu) which means ‘gift from God’.

Peta thanks her mum Mary for being there every step of the way during her highrisk pregnancy, and especially during the challenges when Lulu was born 12 weeks prematurely.

Peta, who attended Maleny primary and high school, said that growing up along with siblings Billie-Kay, Paul and Daniel, her mum was always the rock of the family and the glue that held everyone together.

Both her mum and dad were founding members of the Maleny Little Athletics Club in the late 1980’s and Maleny Panthers Churches Soccer Club which later became Maleny Rangers Football Club.

“Growing up, everyone would always come over to our house to hang out with our family, and mum and dad would look out for all the kids and play games and sport with us,” said Peta.

“Mum was always like another mum to all the neighbourhood kids.”

Diagnosed with a life altering rare blood condition as a young woman, Peta said it was her mum that helped her through all her big life changes including having to give up her beloved sport, and dealing with the reality that she may never experience motherhood herself.

Peta met her husband Luke in 2008, and the couple married in 2011, trying for many years to fall pregnant. In January 2019, the couple had their first IVF

transfer but sadly miscarried.

Then, in June 2019, the couple had a second attempt which miraculously resulted in the pregnancy for Lulani, born three months prematurely on December 7 last year.

“Throughout all the trials and tribulations of my pregnancy journey, to having a premature baby, my mum has been with me and supported me in all ways, selflessly,” said Peta.

As a high-risk pregnancy, Peta had to travel for tests three times a week at Royal Brisbane Hospital, and at 25 weeks, an obstetric appointment picked up that she was already two centimetres dilated.

Dramatically, at 27.3 weeks it was discovered that Lulani’s heartbeat was failing, and Peta was rushed to emergency surgery that nearly resulted in the loss of both Peta and Lulani’s lives. Thankfully, both survived the ordeal with Lulani born weighing just 917 grams, and remaining in hospital for the next ten weeks.

Peta said that life now is amazing with her precious little one, who will be the couples only child, and appreciates the ongoing support from her mum who she said has taught her the significance of unconditional love, and the strength of the bond you just can’t explain of motherhood.

For her first Mother's Day as a mum, Peta is looking forward to spending the morning with husband Luke and Lulu, by walking on the beach near their home in Redcliffe, and then the couple will finalise plans to spend family time with each of their mothers. Peta said she has learnt so much about being a mum from her own mum.

“My mum has been my rock, every step of the way, and I realise that no matter what the obstacles, you can get through anything in life if you have your mum around, she’s been amazing!” said Peta.

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Sensible steps back to school Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the first steps allowing Queensland children to return to school.

The Premier said a sensible, gradual return is only possible because of Queensland’s success in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

“Compare what has happened in this state to what has happened in other parts of the world and Queensland can be very proud,” the Premier said.

“It’s only because of these good results we are able to once again lead the progress on the road to recovery.”

The steps to full resumption of school are: • May 11: Kindy, Prep, Years 1, 11 and 12 return to school • May 15: Assess state-wide response to easing of restrictions • May 25: Proposed re-opening to remaining students in remaining grades “These are the children who are at the most important junctures of schooling – the beginning and the end of their educational journey,” the Premier said.

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approach to confronting COVID-19 and balancing family needs with protecting lives during the global pandemic.

Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young said Queensland’s early response to confronting the pandemic was paying dividends now.

“You only have to look at what we were dealing with prior to the school holidays with what we have now, to appreciate why Queensland is in the strong position it is,” Dr Young said.

Education Minister Grace Grace said the government’s plan has been endorsed by the independent and Catholic school sector as well as principals and teachers alike.

“Most of all, we have listened to Queensland parents who have done such an incredible job for their children supporting them through home learning,” the Minister said.

“I think we all appreciate our teachers and school staff like never before.

“And their health and safety remains paramount.

“When students begin to return to school, our schools remain safe and hygienic environments for the teachers and staff who will be in the workplace.”

Social distancing measures to protect adults at schools will include: • Staff and students who are unwell must not attend school • All adults must maintain social distancing of 1.5 metres • Adults must not gather in groups in and around school grounds, car parks, school gates and outside classrooms • Parents should use stop, drop and go options rather than walking children into school grounds • Strict personal hygiene protocols, including the cleaning of high touch surfaces such as desks and door handles, will remain in place.

The Premier said no one is forgetting we are still in the midst of a global pandemic.

“Thankfully Queensland has done better than most and that’s something we can all be proud of,” she said.

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Q&A with Jane Stronach Sunshine Coast Libraries Sunshine Coast Libraries have recently launched their new eLibrary Helpdesk Service to assist customers with their online access and eLibrary technology questions. The eLibrary provides a brilliant source of free online content and material, with users able to explore a world of resources including magazines, books, streaming services for movies and music, and more; the helpdesk service has been set up to support customers get the most out of their eLibrary experience. GC&M News caught up with library operations team leader, Jane Stronach, to find out more about the new eLibrary Helpdesk service.

Q: Tell us more about why the eLibrary Helpdesk Service was established?

A: With all the changes to our Library service due to COVID-19 it became apparent that we would have to remodify our services to deliver a more online focussed service. We have always had a library connect service where customers could seek help or reserve items, book services or computers etc. but as we moved to online access we’ve changed our focus of support towards supporting eLibrary resources. The eLibrary Helpdesk has been functional since mid-April, and

we will still offer support for Library service related questions, as well as offering broader technical support and assistance for our customers to access eLibrary resources; as well as broader online resources – like how to access their local community newspaper online!

Q: What are the typical reasons people seek technical assistance?

A: To access the eLibrary, customers use their online membership number and password, and sometimes if they haven’t used it for a while they might need assistance to reset their membership.

Parents or carers may contact us to seek assistance to login into our eResources to acess Beanstack, which is a program used to encourage reading through children’s digital reading challenges. Assistance is also sought for eLibrary apps such as RBdigital for magazines. Common questions include ‘How do I download an audiobook on my computer?’ and ‘How do I access my password?’

Q: What are some common frustrations with technology?

A: People remembering passwords, and upgrading technologies or devices– often when they move to a newer model.

Q: Since launching, what have you found people are contacting the service for most?

A: Most questions have been about passwords, accessing eResouces, and questions about downloading.

We also get general questions about returning books and when will we reopen.

Q: What type of advice/help do you provide?

A: Any help around using devices such as mobile phones, iPad, tablets and computers. Our staff can help with a broad range of questions about connecting, searching credible

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Call for mobile phones to help save lives With all of us being urged to stay home to protect the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to acknowledge that the home is not always a secure and safe place to be – particularly if you are in a violent or emotionally abusive relationship.

According to a recent Google statement, online searches regarding domestic violence in New South Wales have increased by 75% since the first recorded COVID-19 cases in the state, demonstrating that many victims are finding themselves in a more vulnerable position confined to their homes with their abuser.

In order to reach out to these victims in a practical and innovative way, a group of Sunshine Coast businesses - IC3 Solutions, King IT, Domestic Violence Business Solutions and Fresh PR & Marketing - have partnered with the Red Rose Foundation to develop a pilot project that collects unwanted mobile phones and delivers them to those in need.

Red Rose Foundation CEO, Betty Taylor said that a mobile phone is something that many of us take for granted, but it can be a lifesaver for a victim of domestic violence.

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domestic violence situation which means a victim has no way of making that emergency call,” said Betty.

“Having a second phone hidden away is an important part of a victim’s safety planning and provides them security and the ability to reach out for help.”

The pilot project, ‘DV Safe Phone’, is being launched to coincide with Queensland’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month in May and supports the no tolerance policy of domestic and family violence in Queensland communities.

Sunshine Coast residents are being urged to get behind the pilot project and find 300 unwanted working phones and cables in their drawers and cupboards at home or at work.

Domestic Violence Business Solutions CEO, Janine Lee said this campaign provides a simple and straightforward way to assist those in need.

“We are asking people to bring their phones – of any make or model – and cables into one of the three King IT stores located on the Sunshine Coast at Sunshine Plaza, Stockland Caloundra and Stockland Birtinya, when they are next doing their essential grocery shopping or alternatively, post to PO Box 1440 Mooloolaba QLD 4557,” Janine said.

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Ashton Wood, Patrick King and Janine Lee from DV Safe Phone personal details and then have pre-loaded emergency numbers for victims to access.

However, they are reminding those that plan to donate their old phones to sign out of your devices and they have also supplied instructions on their website https://www.dvsafephone.com.au to show you how you can wipe your phone.

Red Rose Foundation will be responsible for delivery of the phones and Betty said that the impact of these phones can not be underestimated.

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Business News Dental practice restrictions eased As the government cautiously moves to lifting restrictions in response to tackling COVID-19, the good news for those requiring dental work is that more patients can now get dental treatments, as the restrictions on dental practice have eased from level three back to level two restrictions.

Following a National Cabinet decision on April 21, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) announced that dentists can open their doors again to attend to a broader range of patient needs.

While the move to level two restrictions still has limitations, additional treatments will be possible including examinations, fillings and hand scaling.

David Marley from Dental Excel welcomed the news that meant patients were no longer limited to emergency treatment only, and that patients could now book in again for treatments such as routine examination, fillings, root canal therapy and some crowns using the correct precautions.

“Up until now we have been offering only emergency treatment to our patients throughout the crisis, and I am very proud of the dedication of all of our staff in providing this service,” said David.

“Basically, now using special precautions, significantly more dental procedures are available to patients but at present still not ultrasonic scaling of teeth.”

According to a recent media release from the ADA, the new easing of restrictions have been deemed viable due to the

highest level of infection control standards exercised by dentists.

While the easing of restrictions is not a complete return to a full scope of practice services, patients who were previously faced with delays for restorative and preventative treatment, can now go ahead and book in to improve their oral health.

For any concerns, patients are being encouraged to contact their local dental practice to receive an assessment of possible treatment under the newly eased restrictions.

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Business supports clinical trials The Coronavirus Action Fund was established by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation to raise funds for vital medical research and clinical trials, hospital trials and hospital staff support.

University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research Director and Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at the RBWH Professor David Paterson said Queensland researchers are set to begin clinical trials of a potential treatment for COVID-19.

Professor Paterson has praised the RBWH Foundation and the launch of its Coronavirus Action Fund for its efforts in helping to raise funds to begin the clinical trials.

Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) who operate Caloundra Residential Aged Care and Caloundra Rise Retirement Village will donate $10,000 to the Coronavirus Action Fund.

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SCCQ CEO Jason Eldering said that the donation demonstrates the commitment of SCCQ to working in partnership with the community, particularly when facing challenging circumstances.

“When we unite to achieve a common goal, we can achieve the extraordinary, particularly when we need to find ways to protect our community,” said Jason.

“Supporting researchers to find a treatment is just one way we can demonstrate that the health and wellbeing of our residents, staff and volunteers is our absolute priority.”

If you’d like to donate to the Coronavirus Action Fund, you can do so here: https://www.rbwhfoundation.com.au/ coronavirus-action-fund/ Jason is encouraging anyone who is able to donate now.

Local businesses support Vanuatu aid

With last month’s devastation of Cyclone Harold and the threat of the global COVID-19 pandemic challenging our Pacific neighbours, a volunteer group of oral health professionals, Smile Vanuatu, is doing all that it can to help.

Christine Southall, director of Australians Advancing Oral Health in Vanuatu, said that recent fundraising for the Northern Vanuatu communities received generous community support through the sale of soy wax candles through local businesses.

As ANZAC Day was acknowledged recently with the ‘Light Up The Dawn’ campaign, many local families purchased our candles as part of remembering those that have served.

“I would like to offer a huge thank you to everyone who purchased candles from the Peachester Store, Peachester Fruit Barn and Frohloff Fruit Barn at Beerwah,” said Christine.

“At a time when life is challenging enough for small businesses, these local shops agreed to assist with this Smile Vanuatu fundraiser to purchase much needed donations for children’s health and dental health needs.”

Since 2011, the not for profit volunteer dental program has been working with local communities in remote Vanuatu villages to implement healthy habits and promote the benefits of hygiene.

Now more than ever, safe clean drinking water, healthy mouths and hand hygiene are vital for survival.

With Mother’s Day approaching, there is still opportunity to purchase candles and support the people of Vanuatu.

The candles come in three sizes - small, medium and large - and are made from soy wax with no GMO material, no paraffin and no unnatural additives. If you would like to purchase a candle or make a tax deductable donation, please contact Christine on 0427 006 777. To donate to the program visit https://www.smilevanuatu.org.au/

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Glass House sub-division mounts a legal argument for approval

An application to convert a 4,000m2 lot on the corner of Buzaki and Sahara Roads in Glass House Mountains into five low density lots has been lodged with the Sunshine Coast Council.

The proposed sub-development is allowable under Council’s planning scheme as the land zoning is suitable and the blocks are all over 600m2 in size.

The planning report submitted with the application tells of a long process to get to this point, with the land having been approved in 2013 to be sub-divided into three blocks.

However, the proponents – Peter and

Yvonne Robinson – could not resolve a dispute with the adjoining land owner over easement access rights for sewer and stormwater services. As a result, this prior development approval lapsed.

Since then, the Robinsons and their consultants have been pursuing negotiations with council and Unitywater for them to use their statutory powers to assist in the creation of the required services easement. According the planning report, those negotiations were ultimately fruitless, with council and Unitywater either unable or unwilling to provide further assistance.

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The planning report stated that council would not deal with this application previously, on the basis it is not properly made in the absence of consent from the adjoining land owner.

However, backed by new legal advice, the Robinsons now claim that the consent of the adjacent landowner is not required for this application, despite the fact that stormwater and sewerage discharge need to be secured via the adjacent property.

This legal advice suggests that the strongest basis upon which to achieve a successful outcome is to obtain both the reconfiguration and operational works approvals to resolve the exact nature of the easement and works required.

“This can then be used as a basis for a specific and formal offer for compensation to the adjacent owners and, should that process (once again) prove unsuccessful, serve as the basis for the resolution of the disputes between neighbours under the provisions of the Property Law Act,” the planning report stated.

In fact, the legal advice goes further to state “… unequivocally that the consent of the adjacent owner is not required for this reconfiguration of a lot application, and that the requirement for an easement over the adjacent site can and should be included as a condition of the development approval.”

The existing dwelling is to be retained on one of the land parcels, with most of the trees on the remainder of the block to be cleared to make way for the development.

The application is deemed to be ‘code assessable’ and as such does not need to be advertised and no formal objections can be made against the proposal.

To read more on the sub-division proposal, go to www.devevlopmenti.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au and search for ‘RAL20/0051’.

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Community News Dave clebrates being 100 years young

By Sonia Clark Former Beerwah local David (Dave) Edwards marked a considerable milestone last Wednesday April 29 when he celebrated his 100th Birthday. While Dave now resides in aged care in North Brisbane to be closer to family, his friends and fellow members at the Beerwah and District RSL Sub Branch were keen to share this milestone news with GC&M News.

Born in Horsham, Victoria, Dave joined the Australian Army, 7th Battalion, in June 1942. The Battalion trained at a number of camps in Victoria and once mobilised for war service, moved to Darwin. They were en route when the northern capital was first bombed and the Battalion remained in Darwin for 18 months. After intensive pre-deployment training in the Atherton Tablelands, the Battalion was deployed to Bougainville Papua New Guinea in 1944 and remained there in various locations until the end of the war. During this time Dave was selected to do intelligence officer training, and returned for a period of time

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Following the War, Dave returned to his pre-service job at the Bank of New South Wales (Westpac) in Victoria and then Brisbane, where he and wife Eunice relocated until retirement. The couple then moved to Beerwah and enjoyed breeding and showing King Charles Spaniels for a number of years until Eunice passed away in 2004.

President of the Beerwah Sub Branch John Nisbet first met Dave around 16 years ago, when John first joined what was then the Beerwah-Peachester RSL Sub Branch, of which Dave had been a long-standing member, and former Sub Branch treasurer.

Discovering that they were neighbours, the two have been good friends ever since, with John regularly driving Dave to branch meetings and other errands, and spending many a pleasant afternoon over the years having a good yarn on Dave’s patio.

“We have been great mates for many years, and although Dave is a quiet natured person we’ve shared some great stories. Dave is a highly intelligent man

and even though he’s had a few physical health issues that come with age over the last few years, his is still incredibly switched on.

“We talk about all sorts of topics, and have a few fun shared history moments, like both of us buying our wives their engagement rings many years ago at the old Wallace Bishop store on the corner of Adelaide and Albert Street in Brisbane,” laughed John.

Dave continued to live independently at his home in Beerwah and still actively attended Sub Branch meetings until a couple of years ago, when it was decided, due to health matters and to be closer to his daughters Lynette and Glenys that he relocate to an aged care facility in Chermside.

Dave celebrated his centenary by enjoying a lamington cake prepared by staff members. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions only his daughters were able to attend inside the facility, but John and his wife Lottie were still able to head down and see Dave over the fence, where they were able to chat and wish him well for his centenary.

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Funding lifeline for Australia Zoo Australia’s zoos and aquariums, including Australia Zoo at Beerwah and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium, will receive a much needed funding lifeline, with the federal government unveiling a $94.6 million support package to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.

Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said that the final funding amount locally will depend on the total operating costs of the Zoo and SEA LIFE, but the government expects to provide funding of around $1 million each, subject to final assessments.

Mr Wallace explained that it isn’t just people that the crisis is having an impact on and that it was affecting the native wildlife, other animals and marine creatures in our care at facilities like Australia Zoo and the SEA LIFE Aquarium.

This funding will assist with the fixed operational costs associated with the caring of their animals, while also helping to ensure both organisations can remain viable and ready to welcome visitors when restrictions are eased.

Eligible exhibiting zoos and aquariums funded under this program will have access to a grant that contributes towards up to six months of their animal welfare operating costs.

Glass houses

On May 17, 1770, navigator Lt James Cook was sailing along Queensland’s east coast, just beyond Moreton Island.

Cook noted that the three hills which lay to the north very much resembled glass houses, but it wasn’t because they were reflecting sunlight.

James Cook was a Yorkshireman. He was born in Marton-in-Cleveland, England in 1728 and he commenced his three-year apprenticeship as a mariner in Whitby in 1746. Whitby has been a major maritime centre since the Middle Ages. Their lighthouse was built by the Romans.

The manufacture of glass is believed to have existed in Yorkshire from the 16th century. Glass making requires very high heat and the methods in Yorkshire involved using coal as fuel with air forced through cone shaped furnaces. Cones were constructed of brick and went as high as 35 metres, and 10 to 12 metres in diameter.

It was these cone-shaped furnaces that Cook thought the three hills resembled.

This includes animal feed, enclosure, health and other specialised care expenses, and utilities directly related to the housing and caring for animals. In addition to this

support to help with operational costs, zoos and aquariums who meet the criteria will be able to apply for the JobKeeper program to assist with staffing costs.

Andrew Wallace MP with Australia Zoo’s Terri Irwin, and Quinn Clarke General Manager SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium

On May 17, 2020 it will be 250 years since Cook gave them the name ‘Glass Houses’.

NOTE (with thanks to Ivon Northage): If any reader was to obtain a copy of the page of Cook’s Journal dated Thursday May 17, 1770, they may be confused that the day started in the ‘pm’ and progressed through the night.

This was because in that era, a ship’s time started at noon on the day previous (May 16) and finished 24 hours later. As far as we are concerned our date in history has not changed as Cook named the Glass Houses in the morning of the following day; so it was still May 17 our time.

A commemorative event was planned to celebrate this significant milestone on Sunday May 17, 2020 but a range of circumstances

including the coronavirus restrictions has thwarted a public gathering.

Many thanks to Andrew Powell MP and Chris Wilson from Hanson Quarry, for their enduring support for the proposed commemoration.

Interested in learning more about Bankfoot House or Glass House pioneering history? Contact the Friends of Bankfoot House by at email friendsofbankfoot@gmail.com or phone the president, Ron Gillinder, on 0407 760 989.

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Happy Mother’s Day To all the mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, foster mothers, fathers who take on the role of mothers as well, and anyone who has played the role of mum to someone

Mother’s Day might look a little different this year, but remember...

You can tell your Mother you love her from anywhere Mark McARDLE MP Member for Caloundra

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Getting online is easy no matter what your age

By Sonia Clark Online technology can be a great way to access entertainment, information and services as well as a wonderful way to stay connected with family and friends.

No matter what your age - if you have computer and internet access, or a smart phone you can easily do it.

If you are keen to get online and need a bit of extra help why not check out some of the great online learning resources available for free through Sunshine Coast Libraries - eLibrary service. There are a number of links to platforms and services such as www.thecomputerschool.net and www.Lynda.com that can provide userfriendly tutorials for a range of technical assistance suitable for the absolute beginner through to more advanced users.

Through eLibrary membership, users can access tutorials that show how to use computers, tablets, smartphones, smartTV’s, social media, digital technology and more. You can also learn how to easily use the library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks, music and movie streaming services, and you can even impress the grandkids with your newly acquired knowledge of social media apps like Instagram and Snapchat.

Sprightly 90 year old Diamond Valley resident, Rita Smith, is a wonderful example of one of our mature readers who is happily embracing technology to stay connected.

Rita Smith Originally from Victoria, Rita enjoys her regular online chats with family and friends interstate using the messenger app on her iPad. She also loves using Facebook to stay in touch and to stream interesting content.

“I love that you can get all sorts of things on Facebook, and it can be very entertaining.

Being of Scottish descent I’m currently enjoying streaming a weekly fiddle and accordian show that I can have a little dance to in my lounge room,” said Rita.

“I love to listen to music and so using apps like facebook let me tune in to whatever I like, whenever I like.”

Rita also uses Facetime through her iPhone/ iPad and keeps in touch with her family members including her three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, using Zoom.

Head to www.library.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/eLibrary/eLearn to find out more about free online tutorials, or if you need personalised assistance you can call 5475 8989, email libraries@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or head to www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ About-Libraries/Contact-Information to leave an online message for a staff member to get back to you.

Pandemic panic buying research USC psychology lecturers have launched a national research project investigating the behaviours that have led people to panic buy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The researchers will collect data through an anonymous survey that is now open for anyone in Australia over the age of 18, who regularly purchases food or other household items from a supermarket.

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Dr Jacob Keech and Dr Karina Rune will conduct the study that is focused on understanding the complex behavioural triggers that have prompted people to buy certain products in preparation for life in lockdown.

“We’re not looking to only sample those who identify as panic buyers, we hope to receive responses from a broad range of

people, as we imagine that many regular shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour since the pandemic was declared,” Dr Keech said.

“We hope that by getting a large set of responses we’ll be able to measure a range of demographic information and see patterns of both differences and similarities in people’s reasons for particular buying behaviours.

“Our study will seek to examine how individual differences and demographic factors, as well as psychological factors are associated with people stocking up on household products since the pandemic began.

“The information will help to form recommendations around the messages that should be directed at different groups of people in times where panic buying is occurring, whether that’s during the ongoing pandemic situation or during future disasters.”

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Sunday, May 10

My mum is the best

We know that most mums deserve a medal of service, but what makes your mum special to you?

With Mother’s Day just a few days away, we put the question out on Facebook for locals to share their tributes.

Thanks to everyone who shared their reasons, whether it was for making peanut butter sandwiches, or being a wonderful nanna, or because they would do anything for anybody at any time.

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“My mum is the best because she'd do anything for anyone anytime.”

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e” of “Because she loves me all the tim her mum Shara Labinsky Felicity (4) nut “Cause you kiss us and give us pea ra Sha m mu butter samwhich” about his Labinsky Archer (3) “Our mum is the best because she is beautiful” he told his dad Adam Lee Cooper (8) “Our mum is the best because she drives us everywhere a lot” explained to her dad Adam Lee Charlotte (4) “Because she always lets me play football and all that kinda stuff” about his mum Celeste Nelson.

Carter (7) “Best nana and mum ever, she's my best friend and I don't know what I'd do without her.”

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“My mum unfortunately passed away 12 months ago on May 5 but she still is and always will be my mum, my friend, my confident and advisor of all things. Love you and miss you every day Mum.” Theresa Kamp

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“There are no words that can describe my mum, she one of kind that’s crazy beautiful awesome and always there for me through thick and thin. I could go on for days she’s just amazing.”

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“Definitely would need more than 50 words to explain how wonderful my mother is. She is much more than a mum, she is my best friend, my protector, a person who sees the best in everyone. She’s not only an amazing mum but the best grandparent any child could have.”

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Food & Drink For a tasty night in

By Lea Parkes Last weekend on the Sunny Coast it might have been sunny but we definitely started to feel a bit of early winter evenings, so it got me thinking it was time to start cooking soups. Looking for inspiration, I turned to our very own local ‘Cooker and a Looker’ food blogger Amanda Smyth for one of her great soup recipes.

Amanda reckons when it’s cold outside, there’s nothing like a soup to warm you from the inside out. This pea and ham soup is full of flavour, guaranteed to nourish and thaw out your family on cold evenings. The addition of fresh peas and parsley oil gives this simple favourite a lift.

So this week I am going to be making:

Pea and Ham Soup with Parsley Oil Ingredients 1 brown onion 1 leek 2 carrots 1 celery heart 1 ham bone 750g green split peas 3 cups frozen peas 1 bay leaf 1 bunch parsley 1/ cup olive oil, plus a splash for sautéing 3 salt and pepper to season

Method Sauté the onion and leek in a heavy based pot until translucent. Add the ham bone and bay leaf, cover with cold water (about four litres).

Simmer for 1 – 1½ hours, until the ham is falling off the bone. Remove the ham bone.

Add the finely chopped carrots, celery and the split peas to the soup and simmer until very tender (45 minutes to an hour).

When the ham bone is cool enough to handle, coarsely shred the meat and set aside.

Once the split peas are tender, add the frozen peas and simmer until bright green.

Puree with a stick blender until smooth, then return the shredded ham to the soup (reserve a little for garnishing if you like).

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To make the parsley oil, combine the parsley and oil in a food processor and blitz until the oil forms a lovely bright green.

Serve the soup in warm bowls, drizzled with parsley oil with a side of hot buttered toast.

Serves 8

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New winter warmer takeaway menu set to launch

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Over the last few days the team at the Beerwah Hotel have been busy putting the finishing touches on their new takeaway menu, set to launch this Friday, May 8.

After putting the call out to customers for suggestions, the new menu features a mix of tasty customer favourites and delicious winter warmer options.

Cassie Orreal from Beerwah Hotel said the response from customers for new takeaway ideas had been great, with a lot of good suggestions about what they wanted to see.

Some clear winners emerged from the suggestion pool, and the new menu is set to feature the return of lamb cutlets, ribs and wings, and crumbed Mahi Mahi burger. Crumbed Camembert will also be a

menu highlight, which Cassie said she is really looking forward to enjoying.

GC&M News team members are keen to try out the new menu over the weekend and we can give you more of an update next week.

For more details on what’s on the menu see the Beerwah Hotel Facebook page.

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Just because the world is a bit of different place this year doesn’t mean you still can’t treat your mum right; with a few fabulous local takeaway options, you can make sure Mother’s Day is still made extra special.

Beerwah Hotel have two special takeaway meals available on Mother’s Day (fish and chips, duck breast), as well as an option to pre-order a gorgeously presented platter box which includes salami, double smoked ham, olives, avocado salsa, sundried tomatoes, brie and more for $30; or $45 with a Brown Brothers wine (choose between two piccolos of prosecco or moscato, or 750ml bottle of their 1889 range). To order call 1300 BEERWAH, or see the Beerwah Hotel Facebook page for more details. Gourmet platter boxes must be pre-ordered by Thursday May 7.

Cappriccios Italian Restaurant at Maleny will be offering a large selection of their mouth-watering meals for dinner takeaway or delivery on Mother’s Day from 4pm.

With free delivery within a 7km radius, the restaurant is also offering a brilliant Mother’s Day dinner special of garlic bread, pizza and dessert for just $25.

Customers will also have the chance win a special Mother’s Day hamper on the night. For more details call 5499 9444 or see the Cappriccios Italian Restaurant Facebook Page.

If mum loves Chinese food, then Pineapple Patch Family Restaurant on Steve Irwin Way will be open on Mother’s Day Sunday from 12pm until 9pm. Customers can treat mum to a tasty meal from their full takeaway menu range - how about one of their great value packs that are sure to keep not just mum, but the whole family happy. Pack A is $52 and includes eight mini spring rolls, beef and black bean, Mongolian lamb, sweet and sour pork, honey chicken, large fried rice and a bag of prawn chips; Or for $57, Pack B includes eight steamed dim sims, chicken with almonds/cashews, salt and pepper calamari, cha sue barbeque pork,

satay beef, large fried rice and a bag of prawn chips. To see their menu go to their Facebook page or call 5496 9466.

And in case you hadn’t heard, since the end of April the Landsborough Hotel is also open for takeaway for lunch between 12noon – 2pm and then again for dinner between 6pm – 7.30pm (last orders). They have plenty of your favourites and you can check out their menu on their Facebook page. You’ll need to phone your order in on 5494 1001.

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You Said It Heroes celebrated

On Wednesday April 29, Beerwah State School celebrated the hard working teacher aid team.

The team have, like in most schools, gone above and beyond to support families, teaching staff and students during this difficult time of navigating online learning for students who need to attend school and those at home.

They truly are heroes and were thanked with a morning tea for their unfailing dedication to our school community.

Deb Lawrence Deputy Principal Beerwah State School

Michael Moore film

May I recommend to GC&M News readers a new film called ‘Planet of the Humans’ from Oscar winning filmmaker Michael Moore of ‘Bowling for Columbine’ and ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ fame. It can be watched on YouTube and is a hard-hitting documentary on the renewable energy industry, which investigates most of the renewable systems such as solar, wind turbines, biomass and ethanol production.

It casts doubt on the motives of several well-known environmental organisations and individuals, and comes to some surprising conclusions which many people will find unsettling. The dogged persistence of environmentalist narrator, Jeff Gibbs, is fascinating to watch and he is so depressed by what he finds that he needs help from a psychologist. I disagree with his Malthusian pessimism at the end of the film, but it is well worth watching.

The uncomfortable evidence found in

Vale Harry Malcher

Harry was born in Sydney and grew up in the Solomon Islands, then Innsbruck, Austria. He moved back to Australia after the war, where he was instrumental in opening up the Snowy Mountains as a ski area for Australians. He spent his working life as a builder in Sydney, where he built his own home on the weekends and lived there with his wife and three children for 53 years.

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this documentary should be compulsory viewing for all of our council, state and federal politicians as we come out of our COVID-19 lockdowns and face the hard task of getting our economy and industry back on its feet.

Sel Hopley Maleny

Website for Landsborough – Love Where We Live

Small business is the backbone of our economy. It provides local jobs and strongly supports local sport and community activities.

However, Queensland is the only state not providing direct grants to help small businesses fight to survive or re-open when the COVID-19 restrictions lift.

At a time when many are really suffering from the impact of the coronavirus crisis, this lack of support shown by the Palaszczuk Labor Government for small business is so disappointing.

Quite simply, this is not good enough. The Palaszczuk Labor Government needs to step up and follow the lead of other states which have provided business with crucial financial support during the coronavirus pandemic.

The LNP backs small business and we are asking your support of our online petition that calls on the Labor Government to match other states’ small business emergency relief.

Now is the time that we, as a community, can support small businesses by buying local and also pressuring the Palaszczuk Labor Government to do more to help them get through this crisis.

We encourage you to sign our petition at www.queensland.typeform.com/to/dX92Rp to pressure the Labor Government to provide much needed support for small business through emergency relief grants.

It's only the LNP that has a plan to build a stronger economy and create more local jobs to get Queensland working again.

Andrew Powell MP Member for Glass House

The team behind Landsborough – Love Where We Live are really excited that they have been able to bring forward the launch of their new website www.landsborough4550.com.au - which is live now! As a grassroots group, they identified there could be considerable community benefit from an easily-accessible online place sharing a range of information about Landsborough such as upcoming events, local history, proposed developments, and general news.

They have been working with local business Netlock Computer & Internet Services, to develop the website as a one-stop shop for Landsborough.

Although there’s still a bit of work to be done on it, considering the current environment they decided to launch the website a bit earlier than originally planned.

The website is a means of keeping the community informed about support and services available during COVID-19.

A business directory is also available so locals can actively support local organisations and businesses through these tough times.

If you have information to share that’s not on the website, please email it through to landsborough.lovewherewelive@gmail.com All of this would not have been possible without the support of the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains who provided a community grant to pay for the professional services to build the website.

Landsborough – Love Where We Live would like to thank the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains for enabling them to bring the website to reality so it can benefit the broader Landsborough community.

Take a look at www.landsborough4550.com.au and let them know what else you'd like to see.

He moved with Helen to Maleny five years ago to be closer to his daughter Alex, her children Flynn and Ella, and husband Ian Fullerton at his farm at Beerwah.

He was always a friendly face around Maleny, at the Men’s Shed, or visiting Helen at Erowal.

Harry was only 95 years old when he passed, and loved skiing, dogs, wine and life, so it was an enormous surprise that he did not just keep on going.

He was cared for in wonderful country style by the staff at Maleny Hospital, who went above and beyond to make his last weeks extra special.

He lived a magnificent life full of adventure, happiness and hard work, and will be sorely missed.

An open letter to Glass House small businesses

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A new cartoon on our pages

By Lea Parkes When we decided to make the move for GC&M News to temporarily become online only it meant that we have the luxury of being able to expand the space we could allocate for editorial, so we decided to make a few changes to content.

We have always known that while our readers choose to read GC&M News to keep up-to-date with what is happening in the local community, we also know that you enjoy a bit of a laugh.

So we have expanded out our jokes section and also incorporated a regular cartoonist.

Paul Dorin is an experienced cartoonist who does a number of cartoons each which we will be now making a regular part of our You Said It page.

This week we caught up with Paul to find out a little more about what motivates his work. He explained that he scrutinises what politicians get up to everyday and he reckons most of the time they write his cartoons for me.

“When it comes to the power of satire I enjoy tackling the big topics, whether it’s presenting a humourous or mordant view, but l think my cartoons are fairly light and tame,” he said.

“I have never underestimated the power cartoons and l have received my fair share of criticism. “l am happy for my cartoons to be thought-provoking, serious when they need to be, but most of all, just funny.

“Receiving mail about a cartoon is rewarding because you know your cartoons are being read.

“It is also great going into a shop and seeing one of your cartoons taped to the wall.

“I have never had any complaints from politicians that have starring roles in my cartoons and it’s always nice receiving a phone call from a politician, not complaining, but asking to buy the original.”

Paul’s cartoons appear in suburban newspapers around Australia and different parts of the world.

Living - Music

Music Today

with Dr Michael Whiticker

The live music scene going forward With the Queensland Government relaxing some of the restrictions on the number of people who can attend meetings, a colleague noted that it will be good to get back to band rehearsals and jams.

“At least we’ll be able to hit the ground running when gigs start again”, he said.

I am not as confident as he however that things will ever be the same again, at least for the foreseeable future.

For a start, audiences going out in any numbers are not going to happen without a cure for COVID-19, and even with one available, it may never happen again! Why? Well, we need live music venues and so many of them will have either have gone under during this period, or have given up on a business model that includes musicians and

audiences. The 18-30 generation will bounce straight back into going out of course, but others may not.

I wonder how many people will have used this period to set up the ultimate home music system with a giant screen. It may just be that going out will translate to going to a mates and congregating in the kitchen when not sitting back with YouTube, or dancing with the big sound system and the fantastic concerts that are available.

Mm, I must admit, that sounds like fun to the deejay in me. Imagine the new entertainment - everyone gets to program 30 minutes of amusement for the evening.

DJ Deni with her ‘Twisted Covers’ program on Wild Horse FM, was suggesting to me that each week she include a different cover of some of her favourites. For example, the Richards / Jagger classic

‘Wild Horses’ has been covered by a number of artists, not to mention the remixes of those covers that might be out there. The list is inexhaustible.

Think of some of your favourite artists - it might be the recently departed Leonard Cohen or David Bowie - and consider how many great clips there are online! As there will be no more from them, now is a good time to see what we have of their legacy.

So what can live musicians do? I don’t mean the most successful few percent that will of course stay in demand for big events and venues. For the rest of us, things will be different. Next month I will propose some ideas that have been coming to me.

Stay healthy and have a great month while you are at it!

Michael has a recording studio in Peachester. If you would like to find out more contact him on 0419 026 895 or E: mwhitick@bigpond.net.au Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

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Health &Wellbeing Win win through Tele-Friends

Isolated older people facing visitor restrictions during the global pandemic are being invited to book a weekly chat with friendly USC Counselling students.

The USC Counselling and Wellbeing Clinic has partnered with aged care health and wellbeing provider ComLink to offer the Tele-Friends program, a weekly phone or video connection for clients seeking support and companionship.

ComLink is now offering tele-health services at comlink.org.au and 5390 1200 for the Sunshine Coast.

Master of Counselling program coordinator Dr Mark Pearson said the final-year students had received evidence-based training on how to help boost resilience and would be closely supervised by qualified clinical counsellors during the calls.

“Our students know how to converse in a way that lifts spirits and enhances wellbeing at a time when people are feeling particularly isolated or lonely,” Dr Pearson said.

“The plan is that they will develop an ongoing relationship with an older person and arrange a certain time each week for the call.

“These students know the importance of really hearing what someone is saying and letting them share their worries, but then also when to turn the conversation to positive memories and to remembering times when clients have coped well in the past, and how they can do so again.”

You can find out more about the USC Counselling and Wellbeing Clinic via the university website www.usc.edu.au/explore/usc-locations/usc-clinics/usccounselling-and-wellbeing-clinic

Are you up for the virtual challenge?

The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual event for families across the country and even in these tough times of social distancing and self-isolation, we’re inviting Australians to get active and wear pink this Mother’s Day to support and pay tribute to all families impacted by breast cancer.

In the wake of COVID-19, this year’s event is a virtual one, challenging participants to walk or run four or eight kilometres in any way they can - in their local street or park, their backyard or on the treadmill at home on or leading up to Mother’s Day, this Sunday, May 10.

The Mother’s Day Classic Virtual 2020 is a perfect opportunity for people to start their fitness journey and join an exciting online community and make their Mother’s Day more meaningful.

There’s something for everyone on the exclusive virtual portal spanning fitness, health and wellbeing, crafts, cooking, kids’ activities, inspirational stories and entertainment. There are also loads of competitions and sponsor giveaways.

There will also be a special program broadcast live on Mother’s Day from 10am – 12pm in conjunction with Vision Australia Radio (VAR) and across Australia via their website: www.mothersdayclassic.com.au

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Horoscopes

Week Beginning 10th May 2020

with by Tanya Obreza www.tanyaobreza.com

If you celebrate your birthday this week, you share with: 10th: Linda Evangelista – 55, 11th: Sabrina Carpenter – 21, 12th: Emily VanCamp – 34, 13th: Robert Pattison – 34, 14th: Cate Blanchett – 51, 15th: Birdy – 24, 16th: Janet Jackson – 54

TAURUS April 21 - May 20 Best Day: Wednesday 13th Life may continue to feel like an uphill struggle, with external challenges causing frustration. Should things not go to plan, relax. Calm that anxious mind and you’ll find the strength to battle on. From adversity come victory, and a supreme sense of self satisfaction. It’s only a matter of time before this current crisis eases.

VIRGO August 24 - September 22 Best Day: Thursday 14th That old self-doubt is back again, but you’ll just have to scrape up your self esteem and paste on your best smile. Most of the trouble is at home, so you’re in for some candid chat if there’s any hope of restoring the peace.

Sometimes it’s best to just forgive and forget. That means forgiving yourself, too.

GEMINI May 21 - June 21 Best Day: Wednesday 6th Think twice before saying anything in the heat of the moment, or you may regret it. Yes, these are difficult times, but remember we’re all in this together. It’s in your home environment that you’re particularly restless. Some Geminis are at work all day, so they fare better. It’s the home-isolated that are having a particularly hard time.

LIBRA

LEO July 23 - August 23 Best Day: Tuesday 12th Problems have a knack of building in intensity right up to the point of no return. You’re not your usual tolerant self this week Leo, edging more towards feeling frustrated or irritated. Mostly you stay patient, but we all get a little battleworn sometimes. Do yourself a favour - withdraw from any conflict if you can.

Regroup and recoup.

December 22 - January 20 Best Day: Wednesday 13th Money remains a niggling need, but there’s nothing like feeling the pinch to prompt ingenuity. Chances are you’ve been putting off the inevitable and not feeling good about it. Result: the week throws you some lessons in prudence and financial planning.

The downside? Excessive focus on finances could rob relationships of their enchantment.

AQUARIUS

September 23 - October 23 Best Day: Sunday 10th Why can’t everyone be as calm as you, Libra? Perhaps world harmony wouldn’t seem so elusive. But don’t worry about the more worrisome issues of the planet just now. There are more urgent matters in your own backyard to attend to. Should someone close request help, offer support. In time, the favour will be repaid ten-fold.

CANCER June 22 - July 22 Best Day: Tuesday 12th Don’t know about sticks, but this week it’s verbal stones that could break bones. No bodily harm will come of it, of course, but there’s bound to be some frustration. Someone needs to be the peacemaker - let it be you. Lead by example, Cancer, it’s a role you usually play well. Of course, there are more challenges than usual to cope with.

CAPRICORN

SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 Best Day: Saturday 16th During these confusing times, it’s difficult to know what’s really going on.

Despite best intentions, what others are saying now may be misleading. In the same way, it’s you who’s being misunderstood.

Use this chance to find a solution to problems, but take care you don’t overreact to constructive criticism. Perhaps someone’s just trying to be helpful?

SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 Best Day: Friday 15th With current stress and uncertainty heaving you here, there and everywhere - you’ve a right to feel confused. One minute you’re up, the next ... down. If doubt invades your confidence, remember your talents and strengths.

You’re loaded with them. Unleash all your wonderful creativity. You may even stumble across a new hobby or career path.

January 21 - February 18 Best Day: Monday 11th The past has a cute way of reappearing on your doorstep when you least expect it. If this sounds like a recipe for disaster, don’t worry. It's simply a case of using your common sense. By late week, many Aquarians find that their cash flow improves. It’s been a long wait, but you may finally be able to pay those overdue bills.

PISCES February 19 - March 20 Best Day: Saturday 16th Almost everything has its upside - which is well worth remembering this week. The real problem is that you feel a tad dazed or vulnerable.

When life becomes this confusing, it can help to put some distance between you and others. Sit quietly and come to terms with a few home truths. Learn how to turn current circumstances to your advantage.

ARIES March 21 - April 20 Best Day: Monday 11th The cosmos encourages the exodus of the troublesome friends who bring you down. You’re also entering a week of deep reflection, where your personal aims and social conscience go under review. Admittedly, you’ve had a few challenging moments in recent times, but you’ve grown beyond earlier limitations. Ariens are ready to try something new.

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In the Garden Notes on becoming a pumpkin farmer …

A couple of months ago, I decided to make good use of the large front garden area, which was lying empty but mulched, after clearing out the overgrown and unloved shrubbery (thanks Mr Schulz for your expert bobcat work).

Making use of the space, I planted a half a dozen ‘Queensland Blue’ pumpkin seedlings and left them to their own devices.

The Queensland Blue is an heirloom variety bred to grow well in our subtropical climate.

They’ve been around since the 1920’s and were a staple in many diets during the Depression and post-war years.

As a kid, I remember my dad used to keep them on top of the chook shed roof to dry out for a bit after picking, before storing them under the house.

I decided on this variety over others – like Kent or Butternut – as we like to bake pumpkin and make soup – and the Queensland Blue is perfect for this as it has drier flesh.

It’s also a large heavy pumpkin – normally about 3-4kg – that stores well in a dry protected spot.

My seedlings settled in nicely and have grown akin to giant alien lifeforms, with tentacles of green searching out all corners of the garden. Luckily, nothing has yet disappeared below their spreading reach … but the two resident Bush Curlews are looking decidedly nervous.

The rains we’ve had has been enough to keep them going, but pumpkins are hungry feeders and so I’ve lightly applied a general granular fertiliser around them every three weeks.

Flowering has been amazingly prolific, which the bees have been loving as the male flowers are bursting with pollen.

But – as can happen with pumpkins – the male to female flower ration is about 50-1, meaning that you end up with only a few pumpkins per vine. With Queensland Blues, this is okay, as they are so large anyway.

Even with the attention from the bees, I’ve been hand pollinating the female flowers, just to be sure.

One of the major problems with all the cucurbit family (zucchini, cucumber and pumpkins) is the poor fruit set, mainly as a result of low pollination rates. So, giving them a little helping hand just improves the yield.

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Readers share their pumpkin stories …

Pumpkins don’t have too many pest problems, but I’ve run into one … the resident Brushtail Possums. They discovered the first pumpkin that set and grew to about a soccer ball sized, which tasted pretty good and so they set to eating their fill each night.

I’ve solved this by buying $5 plastic washing baskets from Mitre 10 in Glass House (thanks Marty) and placing them over each of the pumpkins with a piece of wood on top to hold it down.

So far so good – each of the remaining pumpkins is uneaten and growing so large that they’re almost too big for the basket.

The possums have now decided to eat the growing tips of the runners. But this is okay, as it will force the vines to grow lateral shoots; so the possums have actually done me a favour here.

To learn how to grow great pumpkins, you can read my column on the topic from the November 6, 2019 edition – just click here.

Shared by Janelle Steensens We asked our Facebook followers what their experiences were with growing pumpkins, and it seems that many are fellow fans of the pumpkin.

It seems Tracey Abrahams has the touch “I have eight on my vine plus more coming heaps more flowers.”

And so do the Steensens. Janelle Steensen says “My nieces’ vine just grows wild. The crop is their pocket money.” The photo says it all.

Diane Brown sent photos of her pumpkins all the way from Tasmania. She credits the good flower set with the pumpkins growing close to a big rosemary bush, which has lots of flowers that attract the bees.

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Even Rockhampton is a good pumpkin growing spot, according to the beauty that Katie Maree grew.

Daughter says they must be poop pumpkins.”

From the photo it looks like there’s a Kent on the left and a Jarrahdale on the right.

The concept of a ‘poop pumpkin’ is new to me, Shared by Tania but Barry Manks also called his the same thing. “We have poop pumpkins on our lawn. Misses said they have to stay”.

Nic Hilton seems a little peeved with her hubby – “I want to grow them but Ken won't let me take over the backyard LOL. I did it with watermelons and he said that was enough!” Come on Ken, give a little.

Problems surfaced with pumpkins too …

Lewis Kwarcianyi asked “I’ve got a big vine with lots of flowers and they turn into little pumpkins but then don’t progress ... I’ve waited patiently for many weeks but still no success ... any ideas why they’re failing?”

This is a pollination problem. You’ll need to help nature out. Go out in the morning, look for any of the female flowers – they’ll have little pumpkins attached to them – then pick a male flower, peel off the petals to leave the male part covered in pollen.

Carefully swipe this over the female flower part to deposit the pollen and fertilise the flower. This should make all the difference.

Jade Blee has pest problems. “Fruit flies always sting our pumpkins and ruin them by filling them with grubs who then eat them into a stinky mushy shell so I’ve given up ever being able to grow them here”.

The Queensland fruit fly is a real problem – they sting my cucumbers, zucchinis, capsicums, and tomatoes. It doesn’t surprise me that they sting your pumpkins.

Martin Growing pumpkins through winter should help, but you could do what I now do with all my tomatoes (and I’ve even started doing this with zucchini and capsicum) … I cover them with paper.

For smaller fruits (like tomatoes), I use a paper bag. But for larger fruits – like pumpkins – you could try wrapping them in newspaper or making up large exclusion bags from a small weave netting. There are bait options to control fruit fly numbers, but most work on the male fly rather than the female – which is the fruit stinging culprit.

But there’s always someone with the Midas touch … and that prize goes to Julie Hodgson.

“My pumpkin PB has to be this one. A Napolean variety that I grew from the seeds of a fruit I bought at the Ipswich market.”

That’s a beauty – and if others want to grow something like that, it’s actually called a Lunga di Napoli. It's a prized heirloom variety from Italy and can grow huge.

Some people enjoy their pumpkins in other ways …

Sally Joyce wins for the most unusual use for pumpkins … well the vine.

“My Dad always makes whistles out of the vines and he has taught my sons how to make them. Now that is our favourite thing about growing pumpkins.” … might have to ask Sally to do a story on how to make pumpkin vine whistles for a follow up column.

Shared by Katie Maree Shared by Julie Hodgson And some people grow pumpkins without really trying.

According to Tanya Martin “We thought weeds were taking over the back corner of the property. Turned out as my hubby says, we were farming! Haha No idea how two completely different types of pumpkin that we don't even eat started growing.

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Energex understand that people who are trying to beat the coronavirus boredom are getting busy with DIY projects but they are keen to remind locals that safety must still be front of mind.

Energex’s Safety Advisor, Kevin Hore, is urging people to “Take Care and Stay Line Aware,” as there can also be underground power; this can be a serious safety concern people should be aware of when digging around their property.

“People looking to do a bit of digging around their property and live in an area with underground power should know where cables and other services run beneath the surface before digging,” Kevin said.

“In yards with underground power, cables will

generally run in a direct line from the green pillar box on the footpath to the home’s meter box, but if there is any doubt on the location of the underground cable a licensed electrician will be able to find the exact position.

“If you are digging outside the fence line people must call the free ‘Dial before you Dig’ service on 1100 or if the line is congested you can lodge an enquiry at www.1100.com.au. Specially trained staff will give the details of the cable and other service layout near their property.

“There are very few second chances when coming into contact with any electricity and everyone must remember to ‘Take Care and Stay Line Aware’.”

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DIY tree trimmers risking lives

Several homeowners were lucky to be alive recently after the trees and vegetation they were cutting down contacted powerlines, according to Energex.

The incidents have prompted Energex’s Safety Advisor, Kevin Hore, to urge people to “Take Care and Stay Line Aware” before they undertake any tree trimming – especially in areas with overhead power.

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vegetation too close to powerlines causing trees to fall into the high voltage.

“In two of the cases, bamboo being cut touched high voltage powerlines sending a shock down to the DIY-er.

“Power was also cut to a neighbourhood when a homeowner brought trees into powerlines outside their property.

“So our message is clear, never cut trees, tree branches or other vegetation anywhere near overhead powerlines, because you can kill yourself or others instantly!”

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Just for Laughs Can I drive?

The Pope arrives in New York and gets in his limo.

While they are driving along, the Pope asks his driver, “May I drive?”

The driver can’t refuse since it’s the Pope, so the Pope hops into the driver’s seat and the driver gets into the back.

It’s been a very long time since the Pope has driven himself so he is a terrible driver.

He swerves in and out of traffic and eventually gets pulled over.

The police officer approaches the driver but immediately goes back to the car.

He tells his partner, “There is an extremely important person in the limo.”

His partner asks, “Is it the Mayor?”

Cop replies, “Bigger!”

Partner asks, “Is it the Governor?”

Again the cop says, “Bigger!”

Partner replies, “It couldn’t be the President!”

Cop says, “I don’t know, but whoever it is has the bloody Pope driving him around!”

A cowboy and his horse

A cowboy strolls into town on his horse Fireball and goes straight to the saloon.

He drinks straight whiskey for a few hours, never moving except to take another drink.

When he's done he gets up and walks out of the saloon.

He immediately runs back in and yells, "Alright! Who took Fireball?" But nobody makes a noise.

He continues, "okay, I'm gonna give y'all to the count of three then we're gonna have a repeat of what happened back in '71."

"ONE!" he pauses and nobody moves a muscle.

"TWO!" everybody braces for impending doom.

"Here it comes... THR...," he is interrupted

by a man in the saloon, "Wait! It was just a joke mister. Your horse is right out back...

By the way, what'd you do in '71?"

The cowboy looks him dead in the eye and says, "I had to walk home."

Earlier today at IGA

I was observing a woman in the IGA with a three year old girl in her shopping trolley.

As they passed the biscuit section, the little girl asked for biscuits and her mother told her, "No." The little girl immediately began to whinge and complain and the mother said quietly, "Now Julie, we just have half of the aisles left to go through don't be upset. It won't be long now."

Soon, they came to the lolly aisle and the little girl began to shout for lollies. When told she couldn't have any, she began to cry. The mother said, "There, there, Julie, don't cry - only two more aisles to go and then we'll be checking out."

When they got to the checkout stand, the little girl immediately began to demand gum and burst into a terrible tantrum upon discovering there'd be no gum purchased.

The mother said serenely, "Julie, we'll be through this checkout stand in five minutes and then you can go home and have a nice nap."

I followed them out to the parking lot and stopped the woman to compliment her.

"I couldn't help noticing how patient you were with little Julie," I began. The mother replied, "I'm Julie - my little girl's name is Tammy."

I spy

A young couple moved into a new neighbourhood. The next morning while they were eating breakfast, the young woman saw her neighbour hanging the washing outside.

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“That laundry is not very clean; she doesn’t know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap.”

Her husband looked on, remaining silent.

Every time her neighbour hung her washing out to dry, the young woman made the same comments.

A month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband, “Look, she’s finally learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this?”

The husband replied, “I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.”

And so it is with life …

What we see when watching others depends on the clarity of the window through which we look.

So don’t be too quick to judge others, especially if your perspective of life is clouded by anger, jealousy, negativity or unfulfilled desires.

Judging a person does not define who they are. It defines who you are.

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Jokes must be clean, socially suitable and a max 250 words. Email your jokes to editorial@gcnews.com.au and include your name and what town you live in.

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