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Reece Mastin is headlining a jampacked schedule of local and national entertainment at this Satuday’s HinterWonderLand.

FROM THE EDITOR CONGRATULATIONS to some of our sporting champions on the weekend. Beerwah boxer Dana Coolwell showed true heart winning his Brisbane bout in emphatic fashion on Saturday evening. Dana has dug deep after a disappointing loss at the start of the year. But since then he’s kept winning, welcomed his first baby into the world (who was on hand in support) and told our sports reporter, Kirra Livingstone, after the fight that he might have one more bout in him for 2022 (p32). Kirra also talked to the Sunshine Coast Goannas who had a winning First Nations Cup tournament. Premiership winning goalkeeper, Emilie Adams, not only played with a dislocated shoulder but was ultimately awarded Player of the Tournament. A fantastic result and shows the resolve and mindset of the team and individuals competing (p32). Of course this Saturday (Nov 12th) is the HinterWonderLand street party in Beerwah. I don’t want to pull the trigger early but after being bombarded with Silly Season advertising for weeks, I’m throwing my

Mitch Gaynor hands up and using the street party as the official start to Christmas countdown. It also means just six more editions of GC&M News as well before we take a break. I’d rather go with December 1, that’s when the lights go up at our house, but the world as usual wants to move on without me, so I’ve agreed to meet it halfway. Having worked closely with the organisers over the past couple of months I can vouch for all the hard work that’s being going on behind the scenes to deliver what will be a fantastic day and evening (See Sonia Isaacs’ story p4-5). Sonia also spoke to the headline performer Reece Mastin - who will take centre stage. The weather is looking fantastic with everything pointing towards a great event. One last thing: If you book a ride pass online you’ll save dollars and it also helps organisers planning for this and future Mitch events.

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It’s a pothole lot of trouble By Mitch Gaynor

Curated Plate is back for 2023 PLANNING is underway for next year’s The Curated Plate culinary festival on the Sunshine Coast, with event dates confirmed for July 28 - August 6, 2023. To get a jump start on next year’s event, two information sessions will be held for local businesses and producers seeking to learn about the festival, the benefits for industry and the community and to understand the opportunities available to link into the food tourism market. A hinterland seminar will be held at Brouhaha, Maleny on Nov 15 from 3-5pm. For more information go to thecuratedplate.com.

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Street Party brings X By Sonia Isaacs

BUILDING upon the success of the hugely popular Beerwah and Celebrate Glasshouse Country Street parties from previous years, HinterWonderLand Street Party Beerwah promises to push it up a notch and deliver an even more impressive community focussed festival of fun on Saturday November 12. Beerwah will be bustling with a phenomenal live music and entertainment program, artisan markets and street stalls centred around Simpson Street, Beerwah Marketplace and Village and surrounding areas. Hosted by the Glasshouse Country Chamber of

Commerce and local organisers Jack Rabbit Events the party kicks off at 1pm with four jam-packed entertainment stages, the involvement of over fifty community organisations and businesses, rides, workshops, laser light show and heaps more. In an exciting coup for the event, former pop prince, the charttopping X factor winner Reece Mastin will making sure the party finale finishes with a bang as he and his band headline the main stage from 9pm. With two platinum #1 albums, three consecutive charttopping singles and his latest song going straight to number one on the iTunes

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Rock charts, over the last 10 years Reece has matured from teenage pop idol to a ‘nu school rock n roll’ young gun that can still wow the crowds with a mix of catchy sing along pop classics and feel good factor rock. Speaking with GC&M News, Reece said he was looking forward to performing at what will be one of the first festivals he’s played at since Covid and although he was keen to explore a more rock driven sound, he said he still enjoyed playing the pop hits that fans love. “Although my production and sound is moving towards a more rock direction, at our shows hits like ‘Shut up and kiss me’ and ‘Good night’ are the songs everyone knows and what makes people happy - so my hope is we can amalgamate my past with what we are going to do in the future and have something a bit down the middle. I can still be the X Factor kid who can also now play some solid rock songs!” laughed Reece. “If I can make people have fun for an hour and they can get to sing along with songs from their childhood and teenage years that’s great. The cool thing I noticed over the last few years is that people are also now singing along to newer songs, so they are obviously enjoying the new sound too!” said Reece. Shelly Le Vesconte from Jack Rabbit Events said she was feeling “pumped and positive” about organising this years’ street party and she looked forward to bringing her passion, extensive event management

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It’s a real tick off By Marina Gomide

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Breaking pain barrier By Kirra Livingstone

BEERWAH High teacher Ash Hunter defied all to compete in the 2022 Ironman World Championships in Kona, after fighting a rare form of endometriosis. Hunter first qualified for the championships in 2019 before her diagnosis, and although she said her fitness went down after her treatment began, it did not stop her from achieving a lifelong dream. “I was finally diagnosed with diaphragmatic endometriosis, and I could work towards getting healthy again, so I had only been able to exercise for about 4 months in the lead up to the race,” she said. “… I got quite ill with a disease for 18 months and I had to get a surgery and go through some treatment after it, so I got really unfit I couldn’t even run 300m 12 months ago. “Although I knew I wouldn’t be competitive at the championships, but it was a bucket list event to be able to compete and to finish the Hawaiian ironman.” Her outcome in the championships did not match what she had envisioned for herself, however she was still proud of herself for even competing in the first place. “I came third last in my age category and finished four hours slower compared to my qualification in 2019,” she said.

Ash Hunter competed in the 2022 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii “But I’m even more proud of myself because of what it took to be able to get fit and healthy again after battling with the disease. Hunter’s love for triathlons started when she was a student at Beerwah High, winning her first school triathlon at a young age. “My love for triathlons definitely started at Beerwah High, my senior PE teacher had talked to me about training programs, and I got to write my training program for the senior triathlon,” she said. “I won the Beerwah High senior

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Veteran centres axed EIGHT proposed veteran wellbeing centres throughout regional Australia including on the Sunshine Coast were axed in last week’s Federal Budget with the Labor Party deeming the centres “rorts and waste”. $23.3 million was cut from the Coalition’s $70 million Budget commitment in March, resulting in veteran communities across Australia being denied access to support and advocacy services. “This is about backing our veterans on behalf of a grateful nation,” Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said. “It is disappointing to see Labor turn its back on regions like the Sunshine Coast and unthinkable to see cuts for veterans’ services.” RSL Sunshine Coast and Regional District President Ian Hall said the veteran hubs serve a beneficial purpose for the veterans and their families. “I’m rather surprised because I thought as a result of the Royal Commission... it has been identified that these veteran hubs are needed and are beneficial,” Mr Hall said. “...mates will look after mates, and we will go into fight to make sure this occurs.”

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The group, which is made up of enthusiastic community members, nature lovers and environmental advocates was recognised at the 2022 Fisher Community Awards with a newly created special category award presented by Andrew Wallace MP. Mr Wallace told GC&M News that MRL did tremendous work to educate and empower the community, while also protecting the Mooloolah waterways. “From Wicked Weed Warriors, Cane Toad Challenges, and Bug Club, Mooloolah River Landcare inspire all generations to play their part in preserving and protecting our pristine environment. They can be very proud of their Native Plant Nursery, Biocontrol Facility, and all the great work done by expert staff and passionate volunteers,” he said. MRL coordinator Karen Schmidt said the team were absolutely “stoked to win” and it was a great tribute to the efforts of the MRL team and wonderful to know others recognised the work the group have been doing to improve the Mooloolah River catchment. “The other finalists, Matt and Poppy who are making a substantial difference to coastal environments and marine species, should also be equally as proud as we are. With environmental work, it’s

everyone’s efforts combined that will make a lasting change,” she said. Currently approximately fifty volunteers help with various tasks and projects, with around ten who attend on a regular weekly basis. Volunteers come from all arenas and backgrounds including retirees, parents, students, plant enthusiasts, and some who are just keen to socialise on a weekly basis while doing something productive. MRL manage a flourishing native plant nursery and a biocontrol facility at their Glenview headquarters which are open to the public for sales and tours. The group also run education events, and many ‘hands on/on-ground’ projects in the catchment such as seed collecting, water monitoring, macro-invertebrate monitoring, and revegetation projects. One of their latest environmental ventures is a goal they have set for the following 12 months descriptively called ‘10,000 More!’, where the facility will seek to produce 10,000 more native plants, and 10,000 more biocontrol agents for vine weed control than the previous year, in a bid to make an even bigger impact. The team are also very excited about their most recently funded project ‘Trees4Resilience’ which has received funding support from the Queensland

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Remembrance Day local services ON November 11 when Australians are encouraged to pause for a minute’s silence at 11am and remember all those who have suffered and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. A number of events will take place in the local area to coincide with Remembrance Day including services organised by RSL sub branches. Beerwah Beerwah and District RSL Sub Branch will hold a service at the Turner Park Cenotaph, Turner Street Beerwah commencing at 10.30am. After the service please meet at “The Local Beerwah” (Next to K Hub) Beerwah Village Shopping Centre for refreshments. Glass House Mountains The Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch will host a Remembrance Day commemoration at the RSL Cenotaph, 1 Reed Street Glass House Mountains, commencing at 10.30am and followed by a light lunch. Maleny Maleny RSL Sub Branch will hold a service at the Cenotaph at 1 Bunya Street Maleny from 10.45am. Mapleton Mapleton RSL Sub Branch will hold a service at Mapleton Memorial Park, 2 Flaxton Drive Mapleton from 10.30am. Peachester Peachester History Committee will host the annual service at Peachester Cemetery, 9.45 at the cemetery ready for 10.15am start. Lunch at Peachester Hall following the service - please bring a plate of food to share. Wet weather plan: service at the hall.

The Mooloolah River Landcare Team. Government’s Community Sustainability Action grant program. Karen said the project sought to promote community climate awareness and provide opportunities for meaningful climate action through workshops, field practicums, classroom activities, planting days, and 30,000 more trees going into the ground. The native plant nursery will also be issuing carbon sequestration certificates with the trees for the public to directly see the positive impact made by each tree. “We have found that while many in our community are keen to act, they’re uncertain as to what they can do to make a difference. Trees4Resilience fills this gap by providing information and support for action! Trees4Resilience focuses on community and trees, for when our communities plant trees they help reduce the impacts of climate change in our local area – and around the world,” said Karen. Mooloolah River Landcare is located at 2670 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview. To find out more or to get involved call 5494 5074 or follow their Facebook page Mooloolah River Landcare or visit their website at https://mrl.org.au

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Maleny Bookshop for sale AFTER embarking on the exciting journey of purchasing a beautiful and established bookshop, owners of The Maleny Bookshop in Maple Street have made the decision to sell their beloved shop. Ian and Harper Bayly took over the reigns in July 2020 right after a two month imposed lockdown. How did they forge through? “We did this by being strategic and not relying on chance,” Ian explained. “We took steps to catalogue the whole shop and put it online, we created our own database and have now over 12,000 titles available to the whole world. The very first online sale was to Taiwan. As a result, we went on to invest heavily on SEO and our online presence to build that side of the business to ‘future proof’ the bookshop well into the future.” Two years later however, Ian shared his health isn’t doing the best and he can no longer keep the hours he once did. Ian said it’s time to let someone else’s dream of owning an amazing bookshop become their reality. “Not just any bookshop either, one that’s got a good online presence, a growing mailing list, 35 years of goodwill and the love and affection of beautiful people whom I don’t just call regulars, their friends,” he said. What they’d like to know now is, are you ready to take up the mantle and enjoy the fruits for many years to come?

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Melbourne Cup in the Hinterland LONG shots were the order of the day but with or without a win locals had a blast across the Hinterland. Local venues Club Glasshouse, The Local Beerwah, Beerwah Hotel and Landsborough Hotel

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Judy Kemp, Susan Bishop and Pat Stephens Newlyweds Gary and Jan Goetz celebrating at Club Glasshouse at Beerwah Hotel

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Outspoken back story OUTSPOKEN is run by Steven and Tyyni Lang and has operated as an extended writer’s festival in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland since 2010. Based in Maleny, Outspoken has a proven record of bringing many of the most significant writers in Australia, and the world here, while, at the same time, giving precedence to the support of local emerging authors. The idea grew out of the couple’s experience hosting author events while booksellers (they established Rosetta Books in Maleny). “Our mission has always been, and continues to be, to provide a unique and important forum for the discussion of ideas about writing, culture, politics, music, art, science and history in this region,” they shared. “Our core belief is that intelligent debate should not be restricted to writers’ festivals in Melbourne and Sydney.” For the last eight years they have been producing audio recordings of events and publishing them as podcasts, under the banner of Outspoken Maleny; there are now 55 episodes available on Apple Podcasts, or through their website. Outspoken’s next event will be with Tasmanian author Heather Rose. Heather’s memoir, ‘nothing bad ever happens here’, was released on November 1st and describes her extraordinary life-long search for meaning. Many of us can claim to have been seekers but few can have given the commitment to the search that Heather has. She spent time in a remote monastery in Thailand,

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Young ‘Magic Opal’ Players THE Maleny Players young actors are well underway with rehearsals for the ‘Magic Opal’. The pantomime, with a cast of 25 actors includes eleven talented young people who have lead roles in the production which will be held at the Playhouse Maleny Showgrounds. With four weeks to opening night on Friday December 2, seats are already selling fast so please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available at www.trybooking.com our website at www.malenyplayers.org with limited tickets at MAD on Maple Street. Free entry for children under five years of age; $15 for concessions and students and $25 for adults. Please phone Diane on 0403 871 842 for further details.

Heather Rose will be speaking at the upcoming Outspoken event on November 15. engaged for four years in the remarkably harsh sun dances of the Lakota people in America - including fasting, sweat lodges, vision quests - while at other times she tried drugs. Meanwhile she manages to be a mother of three children,

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The Federal Opposition and several media outlets have been falsely accusing the Albanese Labor Government of breaking an election promise – that electricity prices will be $275 less under a Labor Government. That amount was drawn from a report by Reputex, a respected energy consultancy, who issued the report in December 2021. https://www.reputex.com/researchinsights/report-the-economic-impact-ofthe-alpspowering- australia-plan/ Page nine of the report states: “Residential customers are estimated to save $50/MWh by 2025 and $69/MWh by 2030, with an annual electricity bill for an average household projected to be $275 lower by 2025 ( -18%) and $ 378 lower by 2030 (-26%). Note that the $275 is an estimate, and was derived from various sources dating back to 2016. In other words, the report is based on data for a period when the LNP Coalition was in government. As Albanese has pointed out many times, in April 2022, the LNP Coalition changed the law to hide electricity cost increases until after the May election, failed to control gas prices, and failed to replace electricity supply to the network. In 2022, the Russian war and the floods disrupted coal supply and drove wholesale prices up. The Albanese Government is telling the truth that electricity prices will probably increase by 50% for the above-mentioned reasons, and they are exploring all avenues to try and limit those increases without lying to Australia, like the LNP Coalition did. It is going to get worse before it gets better. The only solution in the medium to long term is for cheaper renewable energy supply to overtake fossil fuels and drive wholesale price reductions, not as it is at the present with the dirty products of privatised coal and gas holding Australians to ransom, a situation that has gone on for far too long. Ken Dyer Landsborough

YOU SAID IT the same a hundred years ago to what they are now. So in their wisdom it was decided that some adjustments needed to be made - because we all know the planet is warming up, don’t we? Where individual temps were higher than now they were considered an anomaly and dropped down by a degree or two. Once this process had been undertaken they announced that we are living in the hottest decade on record. A similar process has occurred in other parts of the world. Not all scientists agree that there is a link between electricity production and the global climate. However there is certainly an expectation to espouse such a view, and nowadays there is a lot of political capital and money at stake around the issue. And the poor downtrodden CO2 molecule is copping a lot of flak in the process. In what could yet prove to be a solution looking for a problem, billions of dollars are being spent on what is effectively intermittent weather dependent technology that sooner or later breaks down and needs to be replaced. A couple of years back on The 7.30 Report on ABC TV they showed vast warehouses full of worn-out solar panels that were not being recycled. There is a similar problem with wind turbines and batteries. Meanwhile solar scientists are quietly trying to advise governments that the sun is heading into a cyclical hibernation and we can expect global cooling in the decades ahead. It’s past time to turn down the politics and bring some common sense to the table. Jon Woodlands Agnes Water

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Renewables too costly I’m so skeptical about “renewable energy”. Notice I said renewable energy, NOT climate change. I’m not a radical ignorant climate change denier. In fact, I care a lot about the environment and do my best to reduce my impact on our planet. But I do think there are legitimate concerns about the renewable energy industry that needs addressing. I was just talking to a truck driver who delivers all the parts out to big wind farms. He’s got first-hand, real-world experience and information about what’s actually involved with these major projects, which is more than most city intellectuals have from their airconditioned offices. Firstly, everything is manufactured overseas, imported via ship, and then transported on trucks, so that whole process involves a lot of oil/coal based energy, fuel and gas. Secondly, these wind towers and turbines require an incredible amount of steel and cement just to construct. Thirdly, to connect all the towers back to a main sub-station and then back to the grid, there’s an incredible spiderweb of trenches and cables, through prime farming land, dug by diesel-powered excavators and bulldozers, along with countless amounts of wiring and plastic. And fourth, most wind towers only last 25 years, so what happens then? Can they be recycled? He said in America, some are just left standing idle in graveyards or demolished. Michael Moore did a brilliant documentary recently called “Planet of the Humans”. He is usually very pro-environment, but he concluded

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that more energy is required to build renewable energy projects than we’ll ever get as output (ie, it’s a negative ROI). If that’s true, then the whole rationale for renewable energy crumbles. The most absurd thing about all of this is that solar and wind will never produce as much power as coal and gas. We’ll send ourselves broke with skyrocketing electricity prices before we ever see any benefits! Name and address supplied

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I sympathise with Peter Bowles’ complaint (GC&M News November 1) that media stories about carbon dioxide are illustrated by cooling towers billowing clouds. But spare a thought for the editors who seem to be obliged to add an illustration to every news item. How do you illustrate the discharge of a colourless gas? Perhaps a truck exhaust pipe belching smoke? Gas burning on a kitchen stove? A recent image of the Keeling curve? Or if the story goes the other way, perhaps bubbles in a glass of champagne? Or a beer with a good head. Peter recycles some old denialist arguments. F irstly, the argument that because CO2 is invisible it cannot be important is clearly silly. Secondly, his statement that CO2 cannot be measured accurately is simply wrong. A CSIRO laboratory at Cape Grim analyses air composition and recently reported CO2 as 415.32 ppm—accurate enough for most purposes. In the same GC&M News, Derek Browning tells us that 50% of the earth’s heat does not come from the sun but is internal geothermal heat. This is nonsense. In Wikipedia “Earth’s interior heat contributes only 0.03% of Earth’s total energy budget at the surface, which is dominated by 173,000 TW of incoming solar radiation”. For humans the important issue is that the incoming solar radiation is greater than the outgoing radiation and so the planet is getting hotter. The scary thing is that this energy imbalance has doubled over the last 20 years (Loeb et al. 2021)— getting the imbalance down to zero and stabilising the climate will take heroic efforts. One problem with global heating is that it is a slow motion train wreck and has barely started. Our grandkids will have huge problems, and we should help them out by reducing our CO2 emissions as fast as possible. David Lowry Witta

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Mobile Office Recap I recently held a round of ‘mobile offices’ across the electorate, popping up in Flaxton, Mount Mee and 17 locations in between. After seven years of providing me shelter while I’ve done these, my car awning gave up the ghost at another windy Witta mobile office! Thank you again to everyone who took the time to come and visit, chat and discuss your concerns with me. I always say this, but I truly love my job. It really is an honour to represent you all in the Queensland Parliament. Citizenship Ceremonies It’s always hard to stop smiling after a Citizenship Ceremony. I try to attend as many Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Citizenship Ceremonies as I can when I’m not down at Parliament. I have a great respect for those who choose to become official citizens of our great country! Last week I attended a Ceremony at Elimbah State School where Prep/Year 1 teacher Jayne Leyland and her family and nearly 300 other new Australians from 44 different nations made the pledge to our flag. Well done everyone, and congratulations, you’re true blue now! Electorate Engagement Survey I am currently working with a parliamentary intern from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) who is researching political engagement and social media use in the Glass House electorate. If you have a spare five minutes, would you mind completing her survey? You can find it at https://forms.gle/BUjX4SFKhAjBA2bH7

ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES with Winston Johnston Division 5 - Sunshine Coast Council Woombye Streetscaping

When you next visit Woombye you will notice that exciting streetscape works have commenced. The community has been on a journey with our Placemaking and Design team, and can now see their feedback breaking ground. Shady street trees and garden beds will be planted to cool the footpath, and extend the green, leafy look and feel that we love to the west of the town centre. The project will prioritise pedestrian-friendly footpaths and crossings, slowing traffic, and improving access for all abilities. This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program, in association with Council.

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Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) are exploring new ideas around volunteering and calling on everyone in our community to take part in a research project to understand their views and experiences. The research initiative is being run through the Sunshine Coast Community Co-Lab program. I encourage you to have your say by visiting council’s Have Your Say page.

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Labor’s Federal Budget will add to, not help the costof-living pressures felt by Australian families.The Federal Government anticipate power prices to increase by 56% over the next two years and gas prices are tipped to increase by 40%. Interest rates, insurance premiums, grocery bills, and petrol prices are all expected to dramatically increase. We warned prior to the election, that if you change the Government, you change the nation and what we are seeing now, is that principle is very accurate. As we emerged from the pandemic, the fundamentals of the Australian economy were strong – our jobs growth was better, and our debt was lower than any other advanced economy. Every nation is facing challenges borne from the pandemic and amplified by global economic headwinds. We approach these challenges in a stronger position than any other nation. Despite this advantage, Labor’s first budget fails to deliver for Australian families. Based on the announcements, we expect that Australian families’ cost of living will be increasing by as much as $2,000 by Christmas. I do welcome news that Federal Labor has backed the Coalition’s $1.6 billion commitment to Sunshine Coast Rail. We will need to put continuous pressure to hold State Labor to account. They have done nothing but play politics, make up excuses, stall, and delay since the previous Coalition Government’s announcement in March. We must also continue to fight against light rail and the mass transit plan that has not been ruled out by Local or State Government. The costly mass transit project does nothing for the Hinterland community, who have been crying out for better public transport services for many years. Sunshine Coast residents can sign the petition for heavy passenger rail from Beerwah to Maroochydore by visiting www.sunshinecoastrail.com.au

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community transmission the traffic light setting will be green,” Dr Gerrard said. “If you’re asked to wear a mask – for example, by a healthcare provider, or if you’re providing care to a vulnerable person – we ask that you cooperate with that request. “If community transmission increases to moderate rates, the traffic light will change to amber. “Queenslanders will be advised to wear masks in healthcare settings, indoors when they can’t socially distance, on public transport, if they are older, immunocompromised or have other health issues, or if they are around people who are vulnerable to COVID-19. “Close contacts will also be advised to take a rapid antigen test (RAT) every two days. “Should we reach the stage where community transmission gets back to high rates, we’ll change the traffic light setting to red. “When the traffic light is red – the highest of the three levels – people will be advised to follow all the advice for the amber and green colours, as well as wearing a mask while indoors, even when they can socially distance. The traffic light setting will be reviewed regularly.

Walking for Mela-No-More THE Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) is urging everyone to Walk for Mela-No-More during National Skin Cancer Action Week from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 November 2022. The death rate from melanoma is higher than the national road toll so this initiative raises vital funds to support research, awareness and prevention programs. “Melanoma is known as Australia’s national cancer because we have the highest incident rate in the world,” AMRF CEO, Marisa Chilcott, said. “Research has led to great improvements in patient outcomes in the past 10 years and with further investment, we hope that in another decade, no Australian will die of melanoma. “It’s continued research and prevention that will make the difference. More than 90 per cent of all melanoma’s can be treated successfully if caught early.” You can create your own challenge in your own time. It’s just a matter of creating an online fundraising page and invite friends and family to support your fundraising during National Skin Cancer Awareness Week. Sign up at: walk-formela-no-more-2021.raisely.com/signup

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CHURCH & COMMUNITY NEWS

Hello! Hello! Is anyone there? Garden club THIS is a familiar call when you are approaching unknown territory. We sing out to announce our arrival, in the hope that someone will help us break the proverbial ice. As I was pondering what to write in this week’s column, I began to wonder who I am writing to. Am I writing to a Christian community who attend local Churches? Am I writing to people who are not connected to God but enjoy reading and seeing where the Church is positioned in our community? Maybe I am writing to people who are searching for answers about God, our existence, who may be asking, “What on earth am I here for?” So, I decided to pause in my writing, to pray for you today. Dear Heavenly Father, I am asking for your deliverance and guidance for those reading this today. Where there is grief, trouble, or strife I ask that you bring your peace and wholeness into their situation. Where there is challenge, chaos, or uncertainty, I ask you to bring clarity and assurance that you are very present in times of need. Today Lord I declare your blessing and provision over families and peoples’ livelihoods. Where there are people struggling, I ask for your wisdom to guide people through

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with Pastor Aaron Jackson Church on the Rise Beerwah these difficult times. I want to thank you for the work of Jesus Christ on the cross, that we can have forgiveness, and salvation and a relationship with you through your Word (the Bible). I ask that your help and guidance will be evident to all who call upon your name. Well if you’re still here after that prayer, that’s great. I know the times we face are difficult now, for some more than others. I want to encourage you by saying God is for you, not against you. He has a plan and a purpose for your life. Believing in God gives us a way forward to help others not just ourselves. His Word becomes a light to our path and lamp to our feet. As we trust Him by faith, He becomes our good shepherd and He leads us beside still waters, for His name’s sake. Why not find yourself in Church this Sunday. If you are a Christian, make sure you are in His House and if you are not a Christian, why not come along and see what all the fuss is about.

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THE club welcomed all to our last meeting in the Peachester Hall. Suella Lanceley spoke at the Maleny Garden Club meeting held recently about constructing wicking buckets. She mentioned that our competition bench is of an equal standing. Very encouraging. Gaylene Coppa mentioned the ‘Micro Gardener’ business run by Ann Gibson (S. Coast) with good tips on timing for sowing seeds in our climate. Handed around a laminated sheet of planting options. Graham Staines’ ‘Sustainable Clara Graham admiring these beautiful blooms

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This beautiful Hippeastrum with six separate blooms Gardening ‘ (including aquaponics) is another good reference mentioned by Suella. Advice given to Glenda Fellenger not to prune off the flowerless green shoots on her Dendrobium. Betty Muir’s snail trap. 1 tablespoon Vegemite dissolved in a jar of water. Bury the jar to the top. Trish Bradford showed off her magnificent Hippeastrum with six separate blooms. Suella showed off her blue Salvia macrophylla x saggitata and Warrigal greens which must be cooked before consuming. Results of the competition bench for September. Suella 20pts. Pam 17pts. Gaye 12pts. Gaylene 4pts. Next meeting is onThursday November 17 at 9.30am. This is the final meeting for the year so we will be celebrating Christmas. Bring along a plate of savoury and or sweet goodies to share. Also, potted plants for lucky dip. No competition bench. For more information phone 5496 9169.

Glasshouse History Group THE last Glasshouse History Group community meeting for 2022 will be held on Tuesday November 15 from

1.30 – 4pm at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, behind the Post Office. All welcome.

Recognising our Teachers Contributed by Charles Russell

IN CELEBRATION of National Teachers Day, members of the Landsborough Seventh-day Adventist Church presented a gift of appreciation to the teachers and supporting staff at Landsborough Sate School. The church recognises their commitment and dedication and acknowledges the important work that teachers do for families in the community in caring for the educational and social needs of our children.

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View Club celebrates the Cup Contributed by Janet Kitchin

GLASSHOUSE Country View Club held their Melbourne Cup lunch at a member’s home again this year. It was a morning of fun and laughter followed by a lunch provided by the ladies. The race of course was the highlight of the day and one lucky table managed everyone winning in the sweepstakes. Our next lunch meeting is on November 16 at 11am at Glasshouse Country RSL and our guest speaker will be Gerry McAuliffe who will talk to us about his

time spent with the St Vincent de Paul organisation. Our club raises funds for the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program in all their activities. Our club now supports five Learning for Life students. Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of our events or would like to join our club should contact either Joy on 0457 413 651 or Janet on 0448 845 303. You can also visit our website www. view.org.au

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WHAT'S ON

Plum Pudding Bowls Day

Nov Time: From 9.15am, Thursday Nov 10 Where: Maleny Bowls Club, 8 Bunya Street 10 Info: Home Made Christmas Puddings are the sought after trophies up for grabs at the popular Plum Pludding Bowls Day at the Maleny Bowls Club. This special recipe has been handed down by previous players/members since the 70s. BOwls players from clubs across the Sunshine Coast will be competing to win these valuable trophies. Event kicks off at 9.15am with game 1, followed by lunch at noon then game 2, finishishing up with presentations/trophies at 2.30pm.

Remembrance Day, Beerwah

Nov Time: 10.30am Friday, Nov 11 11 Where: Turner Park Cenotaph, Beerwah Info: Beerwah and District RSL Sub-Branch are a holding a Commemoration service at the Turner Park Cenotaph, at Turner Street Beerwah. Service will commence at 10.30am followed by refreshments at The Local Beerwah for those who wish to come along.

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Nov Time: From 1pm, Saturday Nov 12 12 Where: Simpson Street, Beerwah Info: It takes a village to build a Street Party! Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce and Jack Rabbit Events are proud to present HINTERWONDERLAND Street Party Beerwah 2022. Join in the fun on Saturday, November 12 for live music, eat street, artisan markets, business and community showcase, family entertainment and rides for the kids. It’ll be a fantastic celebration of all things Glasshouse Country!

Trivia Night at the RSL

Nov Time: 6:30 for 7pm start, Saturday Nov 12 12 Where: Maleny RSL Sub Branch, 1 Bunya Street Info: FB Maleny RSL Sub Branch invites you to a fun night of general knowledge quiz trivia, pluse music quiz and spot prizes. Make up your team of 6-8 people, or individuals, couples, etc can be combined to make a team. Entry is $5 per person. BYO nibbles and fully licensed. Tea and coffee provided. Our quiz master is Ray Oldfield. For bookings phone Ray on 5499 7791, 0400 464 907 or email rayloo@bigpond.net.au

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Nov Time: 6 for 6.30pm, Tuesday, Nov 15 15 Where: Maleny Communit Centre Info: Heather Rose, the award-winning author of Bruny and The Museum of Modern Love, is coming to Maleny for Outspoken in November. She’ll be talking about her new memoir, nothing bad ever happens here. Tuesday 15th November 6 for 6.30 Tickets $25 and $18 for students, available from www. outspokenmaleny.com

Making changes for men’s health

Time: 6pm - late, Saturday Nov 19 Nov 19 Where: Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club, Info: Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club is gearing up to grab life by the balls in support of men’s health with their inaugural charity event. The Club has partnered with with local mateship movement, Grab Life by the Balls, with special guests Sam Coward from HOT 91 and Pete Kennedy from Young Veterans. There’ll be a big reveal not to be missed, with the club unveiling a new view you won’t see coming. Come along for a great night of fun, laughs, and mateship! Free local courtesy bus will be operating. 18+ event.

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Where: MACG Building, Maleny Showgrounds Remembrance Day at Peachester Info: The MACG Clay Workers will be holding their annual Warm Earth Exhibition in conjunction Time: 9.45am, Friday, November 11 Nov with Open Studios. Where: Starting at Peachester Cenetary 11 This exhibition is the group’s opportunity to show off Info: Peachester History Committee will host some of the very best of our work, offering visitors a the annual service at Peachester Cemetery, 9.45 at the cemetery ready for 10.15am start. Lunch at choice of great presents for Christmas, or alternatively, something rare and beautiful to add to their home. Peachester Hall following the service - please bring a plate of food to share. Wet weather plan: service at the In addition, our studio will be available for exploration by visitors, giving them an insight in to the many hall. aspects that go into the creation of the pieces they Maleny Handmade Markets admire, (and hopefully buy), in the general exhibition. Time: Friday 10am-3pm, Sat & Sun 9am-3pm Nov 11-13 CACA November Fair Where: Maleny Community Centre Info: Maleny Handmade & Artisan Markets Nov Time: 9am-4pm Sat & 10am-2pm Sunday The Maleny Handmade Markets are back! The 12-13 Nov 12-13 community centre will be packed to the rafters Where: 5 North Street, Caloundra with the talents of our local artistans. Browse all Info: Caloundra Arts Centre Association are holding things handmade, unique and quirky and meet the their November Fair showcasing wonderful artworks, friendly creative artists. Find something to suit your beautiful pottery, handmade unique bags, decorated personality or buy a gift or simply take something pillows, stunning quilts, jewellery and artisan home with you that is handmade in Maleny and woodwork to name a few as well as plenty of lovely surrounding areas. plants and a variety of books. There’ll be scones,

Nov Time: 3-5pm, Saturday, Nov 19 19 Where: Maleny Uniting Church, 1284 Landsborough Road Info: Tying Up Loose Ends in collaboration with the Maleny Uniting Church will be provide an afternoon of insight in Voluntary Assisted Dying via a selection of short plays, question and answer panel, curiosity and conversation. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through trybooking.com. Afternoon tea provided. For more information, see the TULE Sunshine Coast Facebook page.

A Night of Blues

Nov Time: 6pm, Saturday, Nov 26 26 Where: Crystal Waters Eco Village Info: Crystal Waters Music Club presents a Night of Blues, with headlining blues stalwart Barry Charles and The Spirits. These awesome acts were integral to the formation of the Sunny Coast blues scene in the 70s and 80s and continue to cut the mustard. Baba Bistro and the licensed bar will keep you fed and watered; Door open at 6pm, cost is $20. See CW Music Club Facebook page for details.

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JOHN MCGRATH – THE SHIFT FROM THE BEACH TO THE BUSH

Amongst all the gloomy headlines about rising interest rates and the property market cooling, it would be easy to assume that home values in every part of the country are falling today. That’s actually not the case. Regional markets across Australia, as a group, are still growing in value. They’re up 3.5% in 2022 so far, according to the latest CoreLogic data. There’s no doubt that the pace of capital growth in the regions is slowing, and that’s likely due to a combination of rising interest rates and possibly a reduced number of people leaving the cities for coastal and country areas at the moment. The important part is that there is still enough demand to keep home values in the green. There is one place we Australians have traditionally loved to live and that’s by the coast. And it’s easy to see why. Our beaches are amongst the best in the world and our climate means we can enjoy them almost all

year round. When the pandemic came along it created an opportunity where we didn’t need to be tied to big cities for work, so we went looking for our perfect patch of sand. The only trouble is that laidback life by the seaside is getting harder to find — and afford. As discussed in our recently released McGrath Report 2023, house prices in towns all along the coastal fringes have skyrocketed in the past two years, in some cases to be on par with our big cities. These affordability constraints have forced many capital city escapees to look elsewhere, and many are choosing the bush over the beach. They’re heading inland for larger blocks, fresh air and views of rolling paddocks. Experts say people form attachments through “physical, social or economic interactions and connections within the neighbourhood” and these things can influence the desire to move. Country towns have this in spades. Employment opportunities are a

key driver for those planning on a career change or a new workplace to accompany a move to the bush. Data shows there were 84,600 job vacancies in regional Australia in April 2022 — 24.8% more than a year earlier. Of course, during the pandemic, the most desirable regional areas were targeted first by those leaving the cities, and as a result, local home values have risen substantially. The Hunter Valley in NSW, an area synonymous with acclaimed wineries and restaurants, has attracted many buyers keen to trade in the hustle and bustle of the rat race for a slower, calmer pace of life. The area recorded an annual growth rate for houses of 34.3% to April 2022, which made it the best performing non-capital city housing market in the country, and outstripping popular coastal regions such as the Shoalhaven on the state’s south coast. Central Queensland, where many city dwellers from the southern states have

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also moved, recorded the largest uptick in sales volumes for houses of 42.9% in the year to February 2022. It shares this record with the New England and North West region of NSW, which offers large blocks in rural settings. Both of these treechange areas pipped coastal areas in Queensland, including Townsville (41.2%), the Greater Whitsunday (40.8%) and Cairns (35.6%) regions. As values continue to rise in the most well-known prime regional centres, we will likely see a ripple effect to surrounding areas. We’re seeing that already on the Gold Coast. People typically move there for the great weather, beaches and lifestyle. But rising values in the most desirable suburbs of the Gold Coast have meant many have been lured to the hinterland for better affordability, while still being able to enjoy relative proximity to the beaches and nightlife. So, I think there are more regional areas yet to feel the full benefit of the great regional relocation brought about by the pandemic. Working from home is here to stay and as long as workers have that option, they will continue to leave the cities for the regions over time.

MEEt thE tEAM – BiAnCA ZORZEttO – LEASinG COnSuLtAnt With over six years of property management experience, Bianca is a knowledgeable, efficient and integral member of the McGrath Coast & Hinterland Property Management team. Her goal is to continue to grow a long career with McGrath and help to connect

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Hinterland real estate market heats up in the countdown to Christmas Real estate activity in the Hinterland has shifted into top gear moving toward the end of 2022 as both sellers and buyers work to achieve their property goals before the holiday season commences. Cassi Nuske of McGrath Beerwah reports a busy October with 13 properties going under contract and a further 11 properties coming to market indicating a healthy balance between supply and demand. Concern over rising interest rates has transitioned to acceptance as buyers work with their revised borrowing limits. The ‘buyer paralysis’ we noticed 8 weeks ago in response to media reporting and rate increases has given way to decisiveness as evidenced by McGrath’s sale statistics for October.

Cassi observes, “Buyers have recognised the sharp downward trend in real estate prices over the past two months and are motivated to secure a property at a reduced rate before values inevitably begin to regain traction. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland remains a sought-after lifestyle destination and I think it’s unlikely that prices will correct as dramatically as they have in the past two months moving into 2023.” Another pattern emerging in the current market is a desire among sellers to ‘downsize debt’. Cassi says, “Several of our current clients have decided to ‘cash in’ their existing properties and change their lifestyles. For some, it’s about selling a home

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4 Bed | 2 Bath | 5 Car Set amongst the spectacular Glass House Mountains sits the tree-framed, visual delight of 39 Parkview Road. On an elevated 2254sqm parcel this home, renovated with careful detail pairs thoughtful design with contemporary features and exudes the charming Hinterland lifestyle in one of the Sunshine Coasts’ most sought-after areas. Inspect today!

of higher value to secure another property of lesser value and thereby reduce their mortgage. One of our more adventurous clients has decided to take advantage of the relaxed travel conditions and is selling their Hinterland property in exchange for life on a yacht in the Mediterranean.” If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the past two years, change is inevitable and constant; our ability to adapt and grow with these changes determines how we achieve our individual goals and outcomes. If you’re thinking of selling or need help navigating the changing market, please contact Cassi at McGrath Beerwah for an obligation-free chat regarding your real estate needs on 0415 304 127.

Sitting on a wide set, 650sqm, corner allotment in Beerwah’s popular Woodgrove Estate is the impressive residence of 3 Silvereye Circuit. Boasting a generous floorplan, saltwater pool and a family-friendly park directly across the street, this exceptional residence lends itself to those seeking space, versatility and easy access to town services. Don’t miss out!

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Established in 2020 by Stylemaster Homes, 6 Dunnottar Court, in one of Glass House Mountains newest estates, presents an amazing opportunity to secure a home marrying the comfort of contemporary design features with the Hinterland dream of a relaxed lifestyle amongst the mountains. Call to inspect today!

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KEEPING YOU INFORMED Here are some of the outstanding results that Clarke and Co have achieved around your property over the past 3 months. 82-88 Springburn Drive GHM 53 Coochin hills drive Beerwah 42 Eden Drive Baringa 35 Chantilly cresent, Beerwah 11 Elouera Close Landsborough 19 Corks pocket road, Reesville

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MALENY & HINTERLAND R E A L E S TAT E

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Set high in a whisper quiet cul-de-sac is this character-filled modern home; seller is committed elsewhere and this charming Queenslander must be sold.

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Stylishly renovated with high quality fixtures and fittings New kitchen with elegant dining area A massive deck and landscaped gardens Private, light-filled office Two delightful living areas with fireplaces

Only a minutes’ walk to the heart of Maleny, you’ll be perfectly positioned to live the Hinterland lifestyle.

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This craftsman-built brick home is conveniently located to Maleny township with a glorious outlook and should excite you as you consider the many options available to put your own stamp on it! • • • • •

Large 1014m 2 elevated block with a great North Easterly aspect Covered outdoor entertaining area with views 2.7m high ceilings, oversized rooms throughout; great renovation potential! A very generous floor area with timber kitchen and open lounge dining area Internal access between levels with a staircase as well as a large lift

The opportunity for dual occupancy, work from home, a solid rental property or a family home should all be considered here.

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North facing, low set contemporary home Separate studio with power 9ft ceilings and hardwood floors Wood burning fireplace Landscaped, flat block with mature trees

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VACANT LAND

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998m 2 Minutes to town, cafés, shopping, schools and amenities Town water and sewerage Quiet location

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Inspect this very private block today and start building in the New Year!

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1 Currawong Drive MALENY

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Genuine country feel and family lifestyle are perfectly united in this delightful lowset home; nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on almost 1 acre (3807m 2) and only 5 mins from Maleny township. • • • • •

Spacious kitchen with ample storage and bench space, walk-in pantry Huge covered outdoor area plus verandah 7m x 15m colorbond shed with lights, power and caravan accessible section Fully fenced with concrete driveways and gates Bird attracting native plantings, veggie beds and many fruit trees

This is country living at its best with easy town convenience and loads of potential if you want to add your own personal touches!

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3 bedroom house and chalet style second dwelling Gently sloping acre with established garden and fruit trees Covered entertaining area Solar power Two car remote garage and carport

With so much on offer for the family looking to create dual living or a potential income- this home must be inspected today.

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FOR SALE Offers over $1,125,000

Walk to town in just minutes from the home you can build on this 998m 2 block. Land available in the heart of Maleny is rare, but the chance to create your dream home can be found here. Backing onto the wetland and brook that runs through the Cedar Grove and Hakea Street areas, you’ll have the chance to create a home taking in the best of Hinterland nature.

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815 Landsborough Maleny Road BALD KNOB Set atop the mountainous Sunshine Coast Hinterland, on just under half an acre, is this charming low set contemporary home. Buyers could reap the benefits here with this property’s separate studio.

Witta offers a perfect rural lifestyle and is just ten minutes to the vibrant township of Maleny. Located on a 4000m 2 block, this property boasts a main house and a second Council approved dwelling; ideal for dual living with family, accommodating visitors or running a B&B.

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IN THE GARDEN

Christmas ideas for under $25 SORRY to tell you this, but there’s less than 50 days til Christmas and so you’ll probably be thinking of ideas for friends and family that won’t break your bank. There is a great range of locally available gifts for the backyard and all for under $25. Shade shelter. Yes – you can actually buy a pop-up shade shelter for under $25. It won’t be super strong and sturdy, but it is great for popping up over the wading pool or banana lounge.

Beach chair. Take it to the beach, use it in the backyard, or when you get sent to the ‘naughty room’ for some quiet time. Some even come with a drinks holder.

Picnic rug. These are really handy to have in the boot of the car, just in case. Being rubber-backed, they’re water-proof and don’t pick up prickles. They fold up and store away easily. 5L pressure sprayer. You can’t beat some weed killing gear for Christmas – every gardener’s dream gift. Outdoor citronella candle. Keeps the mozzies away for hours and hours. They come in a small bucket – which is handy when the candle is finished. BBQ cover. Protects your pride and joy from the harsh elements – and from marauding possums. Soft six-pack esky. If your loved-one goes to the cricket at the Gabba, you’ll be needing one of these. Garden spade or fork. You can pick one of these up for under $25. Not a bad pressie for the keen gardener. Tool box. Don’t let the DIY’er in your household get caught without the right tool close at hand. A new tool box is just the trick.

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GOANNAS goalkeeper Emilie Adams may have suffered a dislocated shoulder but that didn’t stop her playing through the pain, with her efforts not only helping her team win the First Nations Indigenous Cup premiership but earning her the Player of the Tournament award. Sunshine Coast Goannas president Wayne Alberts said he was proud of

all four Goannas teams - two women’s sides, a men’s and a junior side - but said the premiership-winning Yellow team’s determination, including playing with just 13 in the final was a special effort. “We only had thirteen players in the grand final, our goalkeeper dislocated her shoulder but kept playing on and got Player of the Tournament. Their

toughness and determination was crazy,” he said. “All the girls who played have never played together as well, only two girls from the team have ever played for the goannas.” Over 11 clubs from across Australia were represented at The Indigenous Cup, which was held at the Lakes Football Club over three days from

November 3-5. While the Yellows were the only team to make the grand final, Wayne said each player gave it their all. “I am so proud of the Goannas’, they played seven hours of football in three days and were exhausted but our girls got the prize,” he said.

BEERWAH boxer Dana ‘Deadly’ Coolwell has won by knockout against Kevin Aseniero in their November 5 bout at the Fortitude Music Hall. Coolwell won in the fifth of eight rounds against Aseniero, with the new dad fiercely sticking to his game plan, despite his opponent’s attempts to mentally dominate him. “I stuck with my jab, used my range, and I could see him planting his feet and I was looking to load up, I didn’t want to end up doing anything silly or get too close in his range,” he said. “I stayed long and broke him down and I could tell I was frustrating him because he was trying to egg me on by smiling at me and trying to tell me to come closer, but I kept to the ropes. “I just stayed calm and composed and I listened to my corner and just stuck

to what I had to do like I always do and stay in my lane, and I knew the stoppage would come eventually.” This bout was special to Dana as not only was it his second win in a row, but he also had his young son Iluka there cheering his dad on. “It’s good to be building up my rep again and starting to keep building those wins so I can get to the big fights, the bigger fights that I want,” he said. “At first we weren’t too sure about having bub there, but it was cool actually he was really good, he was a bit tired, but he was chilling when I was holding him after the fight.” Dana is not slowing down as 2022 draws to an end, telling GC&M News he is aiming to fight in December if everything goes to plan. But if that doesn’t happen an early 2023 bout is on the cards.

permanent at the local primary school. “We are hoping they will make lawn bowls a part of their curriculum all year round, in all four terms next year and we can cater for the preppies right up to the year sixers, we have no limitations,” he said.

“Hopefully from a year from now we will have had two or three good seasons of the kids participating in lawn bowls at our club.” The club is hoping this will assist in building their junior membership, as they currently have no junior lawn bowls members.

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4 and saw 20 kids from grades 5 and 6 play lawn bowls for the first time, which Secretary Brett Gillis said is expected to grow in numbers as the term progresses. Throughout the term, the bowls club will facilitate everything the students need to play, including professional coaches who will teach the kids the basics. “We provide two blue card coaches, so they will have people out there helping them, they’ll basically show them how to stand on the mat and how to throw the ball, the rest they’ve got covered with their hand eye coordination,” he said. The Maleny Bowls Club’s main goal is to continue to grow the sport especially for the younger generation, and Gillis said they hope this curriculum change is

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Beerwah Ladies Golf Contributed by Brenda Briese WE’RE still dealing with inclement weather but having some success. Saturday October 22 was washed out. Thursday October 27 was a Men’s Invitation Day with 80

players. We played an Irish 4Ball. Best on the day was Geoff and Sue Williamson, Debs Rutherford and Mark Daines. NTP’s 2. Jo Malone. 5. Helen Lewis. 16. John Brewster. 18. Sonia Kenway.

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for the last match of the season. Score was 45-16 games, 7-1 sets. Team was Paula Cudmore, Annie Quarmby, Aki Lepper and Cindy Harris. Now we’re in the semifinal, go team! Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at

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Saturday 29th was A Stableford with a good field of 29 ladies. Winner on 41 pts was Karen Gannon from Ruth Machen 39 pts. NTP’s 2. Karen Gannon. 5. Karen Madsen. 16. Jo Malone. 2nd shot 18. Sue Williamson. BRD went to 36pts. Thursday November 3 was Monthly Medal with a small field of 40 players. Div1. Winner Helen Lewis 70 nett, r/up Sue Williamson 73 nett ocb. Gross winner Sonia Kenway 84 gross Div.2. Winner Karen Madsen a great score of 65 nett, followed by Sue Greentree 73 ocb. Gross winner Mavis Brimelow 96 ocb. Div 3 Winner Carla Croce another great score of 64 nett. R/up Beth Butler 68 ocb. Gross winner Barb Drury 97 gross. NTP’s 2. Sharron Pretorius 5. Brenda Briese. 16. Anthea Livingstone. 2nd shot 18. Mavis Brimelow. Best putter Jenny Smith 24 putts. BRD 72 nett. Congatulations to Barb Drury on winning the Medal of Medallists 2022.

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Contributed by Ken Barker OUR November tournament has been completed. It was played over four days from Thursday the 3rd to Sunday the 6th, in which players from several other clubs, Twin Rivers, Headland Buderim, Caloundra, and Nambour competed. Sarah Widin, club president, We are very grateful to presenting the 1st division shield Munro Thompson Lawyers to Ted Singleton. for sponsoring this event over several years. Thanks also to Sarah Widin, Vince and won third division, beating her Val Carbery, Donna Manning husband Brian in the process of and others who helped with the doing so. Dianne Horsman was organization, refereeing and runner up. catering. A very special thanks Fourth division was the closest to Wallace Roy, lawns CEO, who fought, with only three players in seemed to be everywhere setting it – Carole Atkinson (Caloundra), up tents, flags, etc. Everybody’s Lynette Evans, and Wallace. Each contribution helped to make it player won the same number of an enjoyable event. games. The result, decided by Ted Singleton, a founding nett points with only a couple member of the club, club patron, separating the whole field, was and a member of Caloundra Lynette first, Wallace second and club, won the first division Carole third. trophy with Colin Harris of Well done all players. Coolum runner up. The attached Play days: Thursday and photo shows Sarah presenting Sunday. Please arrive at 2 pm for Ted with the first division shield. games to be arranged by 2.30. Colin Harris (Coolum) was runner Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 up. for other days. Second division was won Coaching: is available on by Nick Cram in a close finish Saturday mornings at 8 am which had to be decided by Our web address is: https:// counting nett hoops. Bill Habner rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au. (Nambour) was runner up. For details contact Sarah Widin Elaine Berridge (Twin Rivers) 0417 640 704 (President)

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The Sun gives Scorpios a head start this week by rousing ambitions. Only the heavens know where all your extra energy will come from, but why question a good thing? Just get on with the business of being brilliant, and busy yourself with what motivates you. Your work possibilities expand, as does your financial outlook.

Your competitive spirit shows a more aggressive edge this week, and this will serve you better than simply falling in line with others. You delight in your new-found ability to harass and hustle until you finally get your way. Even if the occasional obstacle challenges your confidence, this week the cosmos is on your side, and spurs you on.

Communication is your sword and shield this week, but there comes a point when words aren’t enough and your splendid ideas must be put to the test. The urge for independence also prompts a change in relationships. For singles: someone older may become a serious suitor. Established couples should hold on tight to what’s worthy.

You’re on your moral high horse in a week when standing up for your principles could mean a solitary ride into the sunset. You can’t always expect others to please you. Equal opportunity means just that. If tripped up by the past, or a troublesome friend, look to compromise as a solution. A little bit of give and take can work wonders.

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You know your strengths but occasionally they abandon you. In a way it’s like stage fright - where the ability to perform is overridden by self-consciousness. Not so this week - which allows most Sagittarians to make a fabulous impression in dazzling style. Update your image and pay closer attention as to who appears on your scene.

It’s high time that others realised you’re an individual, not their personal servant. Your devotion to duty is inspiring, but the planets warn that no amount of success can replace strong health once it’s been lost. Some kind of financial or personal dispute may place additional strain on an already overwrought nervous system.

You’re upset, Gemini, and want to speak your mind. But if you have nothing nice to say for now, it’s wiser to say nothing at all. Don’t make allegations that are hard to take back. Should you choose to push personal boundaries, be sure you can cope with the consequences. Or if feeling truly tired, take some time out to rest.

This week finds most Virgos blessed with achievement and genuine joy. The universe sets its generous heart on rewarding you. You’ve been through some challenging times, for sure, but all that diligence should finally start to pay off. Take some time to reflect on the past few months, and then seize any new opportunity in front of you.

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ARIES

CANCER

LIBRA

That old self-doubt is back again, but you’ll just have to scrape up your selfesteem 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.

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

Forget your usual Cancerian caution. This week your need for fun is on par with any of the more uninhibited, gogetting zodiac signs. This means non-stop action and, delightfully, even long-held plans may be detoured by a surprise. Stay flexible for unexpected events, especially the loving kind.

What you love so much - your work, career and family - have all been in a long process of transformation and, at times, it’s been a struggle. Cast off these worries, Libra, as all the heaviness starts to lift. This week the planets offer fresh insights, and new solutions to old problems. You can finally start to relax.

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The brain is the most amazing organ. It works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from birth until you fall in love. What did our parents do when they were bored with no internet? I asked my 18 brothers and sisters, and they didn’t know either.

Paddy took two stuffed dogs to the Antiques Roadshow. “Ooh!” said the presenter. “This is a very rare breed, do you have any idea what they would fetch if they were in good condition?” “Sticks.” replied Paddy.

Friendship is when people know all about you... but like you anyway.

Paddy and Murphy were sipping their Starbucks when a truck went past loaded up with rolls of lawn. “I’m going to do that when I win the lottery,” said Paddy. “Do what?” asked Murphy. “Send my lawn out to be mowed”.

I don’t think before I speak... I like to be just as surprised as everyone else about what I say. I always found it a bit confusing when the teacher would say “Don’t get smart with me!”

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