Mary Valley Voice, 8 July, 2009 - Vol.22 No.12

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8 July 2009 Vol.22 No. 12

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Features KENILWORTH Thank you Col Bryant Kenilworth Art Celebrates!

Kenilworth Chook Chase 2009__ 3 Kenilworth SES Volunteers Kenilworth Pony Club news_____ 4 AA Group meeting Meditation group______________ 5 POMONA Seniors’ lunch King of the Mountain festival___ 6 Volunteers wanted Antiques & Collectables Fair_ __ 7 MARY VALLEY Mary Valley Show Society Upper MV Care newsletter_____ 8 Mary Valley Little birds_ _______ 12

National Tree Day____________ 13 Killed Lungfish in the river______ 14 Mindfull Meditation course____ 18 OUR COMMUNITY Imbil Police briefs Imbil music night Imbil fishing service Friends of Kandanga news____ 15 Good Shepherd back to the 80s Noosa River marine zone New names for Noosa trails_ __ 16 Paul Tatton news_ ____________ 17 Tax time tips Silly Bits_______________________ 18 Floating Land Festival_________ 19 Boxsells Real Estate________ 10-11 Rainfall & Boxsells stock report__ 7 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

The front cover photo was taken from Kidaman Creek Rd by 12 year old Jordan Taylor. Great shot!

Photos of the Floating Land Festival Lake Cootharaba, Boreen Point by Jill Guldbransen

I hope that everybody is enjoying the cold and crisp winter mornings in the Mary Valley... A big thank you to Jordan Taylor from Kenilworth who submitted a great winter shot for our cover. Very talented for his age! On 28 June I met with the crew of Save the Mary River Coordinating Group at the University of the Sunshine Coast while the WED festival was on. Only to find out about the sad story of the killed Lungfish below North Pine Dam. This is another evidence of the emergency of the situation regarding the Traveston Dam issues. Let’s take action and sign the letters to Mr. Garrett and Ms. Jones on http://www.stoppress.com.au. Related article page 14 Laetitia Hoffmann DIGITAL SPECIALISTS HOME THEATRE SPECIALISTS FIVE YEAR WARRANTIES TV & DVD TUNING TELEPHONE DATA SATELLITE SYSTEMS Need a new antenna? There’s a new Jim’s Antenna technician in the Mary Valley. Call for a free quote today.

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KENILWORTH MARY VALLEY SPECIALITY PRIZE AT ART SHOW $500

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speciality art prize, “Mary Valley Viewpoint”, is open to artists to depict any aspect relevant to the Mary Valley in this year’s 12th Annual Kenilworth Celebrates! Art Exhibition in September. The entry could be a landscape, a portrait, an animal study or some depiction of life in the wonderful Mary Valley.

The Eva and Charlie Moreland Memorial Prize, is sponsored by the Moreland family who have long term links with the Mary Valley, going back to the 1800’s.

“We feel this is a very appropriate way to remember the part played in the Mary Valley’s history by our Moreland forebears,” Eva and Charlie’s daughters, Heather O’Connor and Ann Houston commented.

Many people know of Charlie Moreland Forest Park, a very popular camping area just outside Kenilworth.

Kenilworth Arts Council, organisers of the Kenilworth Celebrates! Arts Festival, hopes that many artists will take this opportunity to display their talents in paintings about this attractive area of Queensland.

Photo by Birgit Kehr

KENILWORTH CHOOK CHASE 2009

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understanding of the local citizens of Kenilworth over the weekend. Much needed funds are raised, all of which are distributed to local not-for-profit organisations. It is a busy time for the Sub-Committee, commencing in the months leading up to the event through negotiations with Forestry Plantations Queensland and private land owners, all of whom co-operate well with the Committee, SES, Ambulance and First Responders, insurance requirements, food and drink catering and planning, and preparation of work rosters. The large volume of nominations and telephone calls which pour in within a matter of days after nomination forms are made available also involves a great deal of time and patience. The ride, which is in its 9th year, is again proving extremely popular with riders, filling the 300 allocated places within a matter of days after nominations are opened. Increased interest in this year’s ride may have been sparked by this entry of the 2008 ride on the internet www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjnHeBjzGxc As with all organisations, extra volunteers to work in the canteen area on the days involved are always welcome, so if you would like to assist and work as a representative for one of the organisations – SES, First Response, Kenilworth Hall, Kenilworth Swimming Pool and Mary Valley Voice then please contact Tonia Murtagh on 5446 0222 who will be only too pleased to accept your assistance and give you details of roster times and duties.

Photo by Birgit Kehr • Article Blair Meldrum

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THANK YOU COL BRYANT

or many years, Col Bryant has been the unsung toiler in a variety of worthy community projects. This generosity was once more in evidence on June 14 when he selflessly donated the entire proceeds of a moto-cross event to Kenilworth First Response. Financial gifts such as this are the lifeblood of the voluntary group enabling the survival of the life-saving emergency service.

The success of the moto-cross day is attributable to Col’s initiative, organisation, course preparation, rearrangement of stock and general communication. The sincere thanks of the community are extended to Col.

nce again the hills will come alive with the sounds of off-road motorcycles when the annual Chook Chase takes place over the weekend of 18 and 19 July.

Special mentions of deep gratitude must also be made to Di and Tim Donavan, whose tireless efforts throughout the day and their culinary skills provided for a great canteen service. The affable couple have afforded perennial stalwart support to First Response fund raising endeavours. Their smiles and their presence are enormously appreciated.

Coordinators of the event, the Chook Chase Organising Group which comprises interested volunteers and which is a Sub-Committee of the Kenilworth Hall Committee, appreciate the co-operation and

Thanks also to Cambroon Caravan Park for the donation of some staple foods. We acknowledge the efforts of the First Responders not rostered to attend 000 calls that day, who, despite heavy schedules, presented en masse for canteen and first aid duties, and those who contributed by producing delicious pastries.

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KENILWORTH “Kenilworth SES volunteers assist in television’s “Missing Persons Unit”

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Kenilworth Pony Club embers of the Club have been out and about competing at different events in the Zone.

Our only Kenilworth riding representative at the Zone 6 One Day Event was Karen Conroy in the Seniors group.

Karen didn’t place however this rider puts more emphasis on how she thought her and her horse went together as a combination. In our eyes that makes her a champion.

The Zone was also ably assisted by Dale Bergman (gear checking and gate stewarding) and Sharon Falconer (dressage scribing). Well done ladies!

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olidaymakers and local folk at Kenilworth where the showgrounds were packed with holiday makers in caravans and mobile homes were brought face to face with the reality of the work of the Queensland Police Service Missing Persons Unit over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

The peace was shattered suddenly on Saturday morning with the arrival of two helicopters, the Sunshine Coast AGL Emergency Helicopter and a smaller one carrying a television film crew. The local SES volunteers met the new arrivals and a crowd soon gathered as news spread around town. It was discovered that there was to be a search conducted in a cold case review by the Missing Persons Unit of the Queensland Police. A ground and air search was carried out in the Kenilworth area throughout the day.

A QPS spokesperson gave the following details of the missing person: “Stuart Gatehouse was last seen on Thursday, 1 April 2004 at a property on Walli Creek Road. It is believed that Stuart left Kenilworth to travel to Gympie but has not been seen since. Stuart was last seen travelling in a red 1986 Holden Commodore with standard wheels and grey bumpers, registration CG 3270 (Tasmania). The vehicle has also not been located. He was reported missing in 2005. Stuart was born in 1959. He is 178cm tall, of stocky build, with green eyes and black hair.

Both Jessie Falconer and Karen Conroy participated in the Combined Training (ie dressage and showjumping) hosted by Tewantin-Noosa Pony Club recently. Jessie and her new horse “Lexington Inspire Me” placed 7th overall and qualified to attend the state championships being held in July. Congratulations Jessie!

A number of riders have also been out and about at gymkhanas with many a ribbon being won amongst heaps of fun and laughter. A significant contingent of “older” riders also attended the “Oldies” Day hosted by Mooloolah Pony Club. Congratulations to all riders who got out there in very miserable conditions and had some fun for the day. Congratulations to Lisa Dastey who placed 2nd overall in the Capable A division and special mention to first time event attendee (as a rider) Linda McClay who partnered up with Sonia Law to take out a sixth place in the lunchtime “ribbon barrel race”.

Fifteen members are currently preparing for the Zone 6 Camp being held at the Nambour Showgrounds with lessons being held in flatwork, jumping and theory. The camp is aimed at preparing riders to sit their certificates in the September school holidays. We also have one rider representing the club at the camp for campdrafting, sporting and mounted games hosted by Gympie in the school holidays. Go KPC! We would also like to welcome new members, Chris Dutton and Bret Lashmar, to the Club.

Anyone who knows anything about Stuart’s whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers free call 1800 333 000.”

The programme will be shown on WIN Television in the Missing Persons Unit usual timeslot of 9.30pm on Mondays in early July.

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y name is Mandy Thomas. I have been living in Kenilworth for almost 2 years and during this time I have been using and abusing alcohol to cover up my hurt and pain. I hit “rock bottom” 11 days ago. I have been in this place previously. I have now come to the conclusion to seriously take a step forward and act on making a positive difference to my life. I have decided to start up AA (Alcholics Anonymous) meetings in Kenilworth and have support to do so at the CWA Hall.

AA is a safe place for me. It is confidential and private.

What’s said inside in the group stays in the group. This is comforting for someone like me, an alcoholic. I lost my fourteen month old baby to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) while I was pregnant with my next child. All I wanted to do was to cover my pain with alcohol. I knew that I needed help so I attended an AA group in Brisbane for 3 years. I got to the stage where I felt confident enough to chair the group. This experience will help me in starting the AA group in Kenilworth. I would love to be able to share all the good things I have learnt from attending AA. If you would like to join me for a meeting I would love to have your company and support.

Meeting will be held at the Kenilworth CWA Hall on Monday nights at 7pm.

ashram in southern India where Fr Bede Griffiths welcomed so many who were searching for a spiritual path. He was initiated into the Indian monastic state of Sannyasi by Fr Bede.

Fr Michael has been a visitor to SE Queensland over a number of years, and apart from escaping the cold of Victoria he has offered retreats and other opportunites to discuss the spiritual journey.

On Thursday 23 July he will join the meditation group which meets weekly at John Bosco Catholic Church in Kenilworth at 9.30am. The group listens to a short reflection on contemplative prayer and this is followed by 25 minutes of silent meditation.

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MEETING THROUGH INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE

For enquiries ring Sue & Glen Wolter 5446 0158

reating friendship through inter-faith dialogue does not get a lot of press. Fr Michael Mifsud has been engaged in dialogue with other faiths over the past 28 years. He recently travelled to Perth where he was invited to give a talk at the opening of a new Tibetan Buddhist temple. At home in the Yarra Valley he participates in or leads regular meditation and interfaith retreats and is active in the annual Warburton Harmony Festival.

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8am – 9.30am and 4pm – 5.30pm Appropriate experience caring for the disabled is required.

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Twenty eight years ago also marks the time when Fr Michael joined up as a member of the Buddhist Society His continued interest in Eastern spirituality led to a meeting with the Dalai Lama on one of his visits to India. He is also a Camaldolese Benedictine and has spent time at the

Mary Valley Yoga and Tai Chi

Yoga classes held in:Kenilworth on Mondays 1.00-2.30pm Ridgewood on Thursdays 9.30-11.00 Imbil on Fridays 10.30-12.00 and on Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm For further information please ring Amrit (Lynne) on 5484 5006

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POMONA POMONA KING OF THE MOUNTAIN CELEBRATING 30 YEARS 1979-2009

again. Students from across the coast will be performing entertaining acts for your enjoyment from 12.30pm – 2pm in the food court. We have 3 well known local identities willing to brave the crowds to select a Cooroora winner.

A full line-up of professional entertainers for your enjoyment throughout the day and Kay-Dee Promotions will again provide lots of rides and fun attractions. “All Star Fish” will be roaming the park along with Adventure Circus with Matt n Suzi and Mr Incredibubble entertaining the youngsters and watch out you just might see Charlie Chaplin somewhere in the park. Live music by Three Legged Dog and local artists create a great atmosphere around the festival. Watch the spectacular BMX/Motorcycle Stunt riders showing their skills all day. Maybe enjoy a Helicopter ride over the surrounding area with Becker Helicopters. The Heritage market will operate all day with many new and varied stalls. Contact Colin Jackson on 5485 4125 for stall bookings.

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ho will be the next Mountain King in the SPORTF1RST International Mountain Challenge? Will Graham Barralet return to challenge his record time set in 1987 of 22:50 or will Neil Labinsky make this his 4th consecutive win? Not to forget our Queen of the Mountain Hubertin Wichers, who may become the first female in race history to complete the Mountain in under 30 min; Hubertin has won this gruelling race 4 times. Although we have heard of fierce training being undertaken by our New Zealand competitors, we hear their roar from afar ready for the challenge.

Get along and get involved in this FREE family festival starting with the BUSH POETS’ BREAKFAST 7am til 10am, listen to award winning poets and enjoy a huge cooked breakfast. Admission to the Poet’s Breakfast is by ticket only and numbers are limited, contact 5485 1030 or purchase a ticket on-line at www.kingofthemountain. com.au. A FREE guided native flora & fauna exploration of Mt. Cooroora is a first for our festival; meet at the Visitor Information Tent in the Stan Topper Park at 6.45am for pick up by bus and returns at 8am ready for a full day of fun festivities.

The EMERGY ELECTRICAL QUARTER MARATHON AND COOROY RAG 3KM FUN RUN are scheduled for 8am and 9am respectively. The RAINE & HORNE PRIMARY SCHOOL RELAYS commence at 10am. The WORLD THONG THROWING CHAMPIONS are at it again, the township gathers on Sunday 26 July at Stan Topper Park in Pomona, will they witness a new world record attempt?

Starting at 1pm, become the next World Thong Throwing Champion.

The bar will be open from 11.00am and the food outlets will operate all day. Don’t forget to visit the Antiques and Collectables Fair located in the Pomona Hall open all day Saturday and Sunday. The King and Queens Ball at the Majestic Theatre is bound to be a great night on Saturday 25 July, contact the Majestic Theatre for more information on 5485 2330. The Pomona Bowls Club Master Four Competition rolls off at 9am.

The day climaxes at 3.00pm when runners from around the world try to conquer the most gruelling 4.5km mountain race in the country in the SPORTF1RST International Mountain Challenge. The Pomona King of the Mountain Festival to be held Sunday 26 July at Stan Topper Park celebrates 30 years in 2009 and plans around under way to make this the biggest festival ever.

For more information check out: www.kingofthemountain.com.au or contact Gerry Bourke 5485 4129.

POMONA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE SENIORS’ LUNCH

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n Thursday 9 July from 11.30am to 1.30pm Pomona and District Community House will hold a Seniors’ Lunch at Pomona Bowls Club on School Street. For only $10.00 (BYO drinks) get entertained by the local music duo Steve and Ainsley Apirana (guitar and vocals) Booking is essential. Ring Pomona & District Community House on 5485 2427.

For $2.00 per person transport can be arranged. Special diet available on request.

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omona and District Meals on Wheels is sponsoring its third Antiques and Collectables Fair on the King of the Mountain weekend, 25 and 26 July 2009. The Fair, our service’s major fundraiser for the year, is being held in the Memorial Hall on Reserve Street, running from 9am to 4pm on the Saturday and Sunday. There will be a wide variety of stalls selling everything from furniture, paintings and fine china to books, jewellery, linen and art deco. An entry fee of $4 for adults ($2 concession) will apply; children (accompanied by an adult) FREE. The King of the Mountain Festival & Race is a huge event in our lovely hinterland town, offering a range of interests to keep all the gang entertained: from bush poetry, a guided bird walk and fun runs to thong throwing, street entertainment and the Big Race itself starting at 3pm on the Sunday.

Pomona and District Meals on Wheels will have a variety of delicious food for sale on the Saturday and Sunday, prepared fresh in our wonderful kitchen. There will be delicious sweets, savoury delights and hot and cold beverages; our hot pies were a big hit last year and will again be on the menu. Ample seating on the south side of the hall is provided. So come to Pomona on our Big Weekend, have a browse, pick up that much-sought-after item and enjoy the camaraderie and excitement in our delightful town.

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LIVESTOCK REPORT Week ending 26 June 2009 EUMUNDI CALF SALE • 22 June. Due to extremely wet conditions again a small yarding of 112 calves on offer. Quality fairly plain and the market easier.

Light splitter calves Heavy trade Light trade Top bobbies Medium bobbies Light bobbies

sold to $338.50 to $325.50 to $257.0 to $174.50 to $62.50 to $29.50

EUMUNDI CATTLE SALE • 23 June. Again very wet conditions a lighter yarding of 177 cattle. Market dearer for all descriptions.

Heavy bulls Medium bulls Light bulls Store steers Weaner steers Heavy cows Medium cows Light cows Store cows Plain store cows & calves Heavy trade heifers Splitter calves

sold to $1,160 to $966 to $576 to $741 to $601 to $821 to $741 to $586 to $540 to $606 to $821 to $436

Stock drawn from Caboolture, Woodford, Maleny, Kenilworth, Woolooga, Gympie, Pomona, Kin Kin, Imbil and local areas.

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MARY VALLEY Upper mary valley care July 2009 NEWSLETTER

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nformation on Ageing Well

Recently I was watching a television program on healthy eating and osteoporosis. It prompted me to do some research since this condition is very common amongst women. It seems that to prevent and manage osteoporosis one must make a lifelong commitment to ensuring that we take calcium, have a nutritious diet, get adequate Vitamin D and maintain an active lifestyle.

The most common side effect of osteoporosis is breaking bones when we have falls. We can help you reduce your risk of falls by organising an Occupational Therapist to come and talk to you and give you some strategies to prevent falls. There are some important tips to remember to ensure that ageing is positive for you: • It’s never too late to start “healthy bones habits” • See your GP before starting an exercise program • Tai Chi exercise and walking is good for strengthening muscles, balance & preventing falls • There are lots of older people who remain physically active • You need more calcium as you age due to poor absorption. 3-4 serves of dairy per day • Vitamin D (from the sun) is required for healthy bones get outdoors when you can

• Our big SHOPPING DAYS this month are 2, 9, 16 and 23, 30 to Gympie, Nambour, Noosa and Maroochydore. Smaller shopping days to Maleny and Cooroy are Mondays 6 and 20.

Allied Health Practitioners The next Podiatry appointment day is scheduled for Tuesday 28 July (cost $10) - ring Marilyn to make an appointment.

Private Counsellor, Mick Devlin is available on Tuesdays in Kenilworth by appointment - ring Marilyn to make an appointment or ring Mick directly on 0419 710 667.

Remember Health Care Card Holders are bulk-billed.

Mobile Hairdresser - “MIMS TRIMS” – Miriam Hallam is offering $12 pensioner haircuts to our clients at the hall.

Come along for Social Club on a Wednesday and Miriam will come in and cut your hair at the same time. She is a qualified hairdresser and also does waxing and tinting.

Ring us if you would like an appointment and we’ll arrange it.

There is an AA Group starting in Kenilworth on a Monday night from 7pm at the CWA Hall.

Lisa Price Service Manager PO Box 56 Kenilworth QLD 4574 Ph: 5446 0820 • Fax: 5446 0019 Email: uppermaryvalleycare1@bigpond.com

July Calendar of Events • TAI CHI is on Mondays from 10.30 to 11.30am at the centre. The cost is minimal at $5 per class. From 1-2.30pm, yoga is held for beginners or those who haven’t done it for a while. (no Tai Chi or Yoga on the 13th)

Rock band and rodeo action fires up Mary Valley Show

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NERGETIC classic rock band The Foggs will be the star attraction on stage at the Mary Valley Show • QUILT MAKING days will be Fridays 10, 17, 24 and 31 July. Rodeo and Woodchop this year on August 22.

Wednesday 1st is a Social Club day where bingo and hoy The Sunshine Coast band will liven up the evening after a big day of top rodeo action, woodchopping events and are the chosen games of the day!

• FRANZI’S FILM day is on Wednesday 8 with lunch at the the equestrian line-up in the ring.

• FISHING GROUP will be on Tuesdays 7 and 21 July. Let Marilyn know if you’ll be attending.

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Wednesday 15 is an Italian theme day at the centre, Wednesday 22 is a social club day with cards and bingo and Wednesday 29 is a surprise outing.

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The annual show marks its 90th anniversary this year and keeps alive a long tradition at the Imbil Showgrounds in the picturesque Mary Valley near Gympie.

The maximum points rodeo kicked off at 8am, with the thrilling bull and bronc rides after lunch showing off some of the best competitors from Queensland and New South Wales.

At this rodeo you get everything from the junior bull ride and barrel race to bucking broncs.

The Mary Valley Show attracts axemen fresh from competition at the Brisbane Ekka, and there is always an array of art and craft entries to admire in the pavilion.

Sideshow rides and games, stalls and fireworks are all part of the fun. And the combat game Laser Tag will keep the kids entertained for hours.

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Main Roads is looking for names that mean something special in describing our structures across Queensland.

Possible names could honour an individual or group that has been integral to a community’s success or wellbeing. They could be explorers or pioneers, sports people, civic leaders, successful performers or artists that have a link to the local area. The names don’t have to relate to people – they could be Indigenous, fauna or flora species or historical events. The scope is open.

Q150 is Queensland’s celebration of 150 years of independence from New South Wales. As part of the Q150 celebrations Main Roads is naming a number of structures across the state in recognition of the essential role roads and bridges have played in building Queensland’s prosperity.

Join in the celebrations today. For more information about the Q150 celebrations go to http://www.q150.qld.gov.au. Send in your suggestion for the bridge name and, in no more than 250 words (typed or neat handwriting), describe why this name should be chosen.

Entries close on Friday, 17 July 2009.

Send your suggestion to: Post: Q150 bridge naming coordinator Department of Transport and Main Roads PO Box 183 Gympie Qld 4570 Fax: (07) 5482 0465 Email: q150bridges@mainroads.qld.gov.au Please include either Eudlo bridge, East Eudlo bridge or Belli Creek Crossing No 2 in the subject line.

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• Fenced into six paddocks, great pastures and excellent water supply.

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espite winter temperatures, Mary Valley birds are ready to nest. Mary Valley’s little birds are feeling nesting urges, regardless of cooler temperatures.

White-browed Scrubwrens may already be sitting on eggs, male Superb Fairy-wrens are putting on their gorgeous mating plumage, Brown Thornbills are raising chicks and Varied Sitellas are working on their elaborate bark nests.

Australia’s Backyard Buddies program is all about getting more enjoyment from native animals in your backyard. It provides tips and advice on how to make your backyard a safe place for birds to nest.

“There are a few simple things Mary Valley’s residents can do to invite insect-eating birds to raise their families in their backyards”, says Ms Leonie Gale, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife, which runs the Backyard Buddies program. “Your backyard bird buddies will need healthy bugs to raise their broods and you can make sure they don’t go hungry or get sick from eating poisoned insects. Be sure to avoid using insect-killing chemicals on your Continued next page garden and leave some leaf litter around” Ms Gale explains.

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MARY VALLEY So what else can you do to be a Backyard Buddy to early breeders?

• Select a range of plants that produce flowers and seeds throughout the year to ensure a year round food supply. Wattles, banksias, bottle-brushes and native grasses, kangaroo paw and grevilleas.

• Small birds love dense shrubs to hide in and to build their nests so create layers and clumps of vegetation for protection and nesting. Wattles, hakeas and paper-barks are excellent plants to provide shelter and nesting sites.

• Consider some spiky groundcover. They will also keep cats away from your birds and bird baths and nest boxes • Avoid any major pruning or clearing of the parts of the garden native birds are using. Leave the seed heads on native grasses and shrubs for birds to feed on.

Find out what else you can do for native birds in your backyard and how to build your own nest boxes at www.backyardbuddies.net.au. You can also enter the photo competition by going on the link “Show off your buddies”.

WHAT'S WHAT'S IN IN THE THE SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT New dog and cat laws New State Government laws now require dog and cat owners in the Sunshine Coast Council region to register both pets. Dogs and cats must be registered by 30 September. Visit council's website for more information.

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Mary Valley residents asked to ‘dig in’ and plant seeds for the future

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lanet Ark is calling on Mary Valley residents to help contribute to Australia’s future generations and environment, by becoming a Site Coordinator for Schools Tree Day on July 31 or National Tree Day on August 2.

Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day, now in its 14th year, has mobilised more than two million volunteers to plant over 13 million trees nationally, since its inception. The day is only made possible by volunteer individuals, schools and community groups who run local tree planting or bush regeneration sites.

“Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day is not just about planting trees, but growing a habitat for Australia’s native wildlife, growing communities, growing an appreciation for our environment and growing a future for our children.

“In addition, we are helping protect our local environment, site by site every year and making a large impact,” said Rebecca Gilling, Planet Ark spokesperson.

Ruth Jenkins, a member of the Tullimbah Landcare Group, has been a National Tree Day Site Coordinator for the past seven years and encourages Mary Valley residents and community groups to get involved.

“I have been participating in tree planting at the Elizabeth Brownlee Reserve in NSW, and in the seven years that we have been planting at the particular site, we have seen native animals return to live at the reserve. This includes wallabies, birds and echidnas that had left the area after native species of trees had degenerated,” said Mrs Jenkins.

Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day Site Coordinators are required to organise and supervise their registered tree-planting site. Planet Ark provides support to Site Coordinators through a hotline and website, where downloadable resources and a step-by-step guide, as well as tools to help promote the treeplanting are available.

All Site Coordinators who register by July 10 will also go into the draw to win one of 11 fantastic prizes, including an indulgent weekend at an eco-tourism resort, or a green cleaning starter pack including bathroom and kitchen products from Orange Power.

To register to become a Schools Tree Day or National Tree Day Site Coordinator, or for further information, visit http://treeday.planetark.org or contact 1300 88 5000.

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve is trialling a change of times for when rainforest tracks are accessible to the public.

Until 30 September, tracks will be open weekdays from 7am to 5pm, and weekends from sunrise to sunset. Enjoy family BBQs, an info-packed education centre, breathtaking views and walks at this stunning hinterland reserve.

Phone 5499 9907 for more details.

Sustainable vision for Caloundra Balancing 50,000 residents in 23,750 new dwellings in a responsible way is part of council’s sustainable vision for Caloundra South.

Council is inviting public comment on the Caloundra South Position Paper by Friday 31 July. To have your say or learn more, visit council’s website or drop into your nearest library or customer service centre.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Org Performance Committee 18 August 9am at Nambour Service Delivery Committee 18 August 11am at Nambour Strategy & Planning Committee 19 August 9am at Nambour General Committee Meeting 24 August 10am at Nambour Ordinary Meeting 27 August 10am at Nambour T 1300 00 72 72 or 07 5475 7272 E mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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MARY VALLEY North Pine lungfish kill damns government pledge

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ast month’s lungfish kill below North Pine Dam is a damning indictment of the state government’s conservation record on this iconic and vulnerable species.

Following the release of water from the North Pine Dam, more than forty dead and dying lungfish were found in just one short stretch of riverbank below the dam wall. It is not known how many more dead would be found washed further downstream.

According to Save the Mary River Co-ordinating Group Secretary, David Kreutz who made the grim discovery, “the lungfish were up to 1.5 metres in length and were either already dead or very near to death and displayed absolutely horrific injuries.” Mr Kreutz said that although the incident was reported to authorities there had been no rescue or investigative effort mounted on the day the discovery was reported.

“This should be a national outrage. Statements from the government of “up to 100 native fish went with the release, including around twelve lungfish”, are a gross understatement of the facts. It makes an absolute mockery of the state government’s pledge that it can mitigate the effect that dams have on this ancient fish. Going on these North Pine Dam fish kills, there’ll be absolute mayhem for lungfish when the Burnett River’s Paradise Dam eventually overflows, with its far worse “stepped” spillway.”

“To then lumber the Mary River with a Traveston Dam lungfish and turtle killing device would be just the last straw for this species,”Mr Kreutz said. “ This is a fish that is absolutely unique to just a couple of rivers in Queensland, but our state government seems to act like there’s plenty more where they came from.”

He added that as well as dead lungfish, there were hundreds of bass, yellowbelly and catfish damaged from the spillway fall or stranded in the pools that will dry up eventually. “This is the third such event resulting directly from the operation of North Pine Dam in recent months, but it is the first that we have been able to get our own independent documentary evidence.”

“When is this government going face up to the fact that shallow media spin will do nothing to ensure survival for the lungfish?” said Save the Mary River Coordinating group President, Glenda Pickersgill.

“This tragedy graphically demonstrates what going over a dam wall does to this globally significant threatened species. What really floored us was the delayed response from the Queensland government, with no effort made to salvage any survivors.” Ms Pickersgill said.

Dam opponents are following the upcoming legal challenge to the Paradise Dam which will be heard in the Federal Court in September.

The case, mounted by the Wide Bay Burnett Conservation Council and a coalition of Environment groups is significant because aspects of the Paradise Dam fishway are proposed as the model for the fishway on the controversial Traveston Crossing Dam, which has yet to gain either state or federal environmental approvals.

“There could scarcely be a more poignant way to drive the message home to the state government, Dams kill lungfish. Stop wasting our money and scrap the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam”, Ms Pickersgill said.

For more information contact Glenda Pickersgill 0411 443 589 or Dave Kreutz 0432 683 147 or visit www. savethemaryriver.com Lungfish were introduced into a number of rivers in southeast Queensland in 1896 in an effort to secure the species’ long term survival. It appears that only the populations in Pine and Brisbane rivers have endured. They are believed to live to around 100 years of age and the size of the ones killed suggests they were quite old.

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he traffic crash rate has improved over the past month with only two crashes, however, this is still two too many. Although drink driving is down, other arrests are up – these are mostly unlicensed, unregistered and uninsured. Infringement Notices issued are still up. Overall, the traffic situation improved during the month but more vigilance is required by drivers in the Division.

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There are a number of scams occurring in the area at the moment.

One of the most common is a holiday scam where the offender rings the victim and states that they have won a ‘free holiday.’ The offenders know the persons name, address, phone number and credit card number and ask for the numbers on the back of the credit card.

The offenders use a website, which is bogus, to legitimise their operation and sometimes will provide a phone number. The phone number is also a bogus company and will answer if rung.

Do not give your credit card or bank details to anyone over the phone that you do not know.

Another scam involves the sale of motor vehicles where the delivery will be promised after a deposit is paid to cover delivery. The scammer usually states that the vehicle cannot be viewed prior to sale as it is interstate. Sometimes, the advertisement is the copy of an advertisement for a vehicle that is genuinely for sale by another person.

Do not purchase a vehicle or pay a deposit on a vehicle that you cannot inspect. The motto is “IF IT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS.” With the cold weather approaching, we are again having problems with animals and stock straying onto roads. If you have stock on your property, please ensure that they remain on your property and don’t stray onto the road. If driving, be aware that stock and other native animals are straying onto roads and take precautions, especially in fog.

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ome along and join an evening of acoustic music, poetry, dance and song in a family friendly atmosphere. Feel free to put your name on the blackboard to perform and then join in for a session later in the evening.

It’s on every third Saturday of each month at the Imbil RSL Hall from 7pm. It is only $2 donation. Please bring a plate of supper to share (Tea and coffee provided).

This is an informal evening where everyone is welcome.

For more details, please contact Kathleen on 5484 5258.

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Love fishing? Then you won’t want to miss our fishing service on Sunday 19 July at 5.30pm at Imbil Uniting Church Hall.

Bring your BBQ food and we’ll supply drinks, a delicious home-made dessert and a family night filled to the bream with all things fishing.

Brought to you with pleasure from Mary Valley Uniting Church. Rev Iain Watt 5488 6752

Friends of Kandanga newsletter

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he 2009 Country Music Muster is a few weeks away. Already the patrons have marked their camping spot or are already in residence.

Friends of Kandanga have again signed a contract with Apex. It is our main money spinner for the year. Again we ask for your help! Volunteers to serve food and alcohol in the restaurant. Any person working behind the bar must have their RSA accreditation. If you would like to work a shift any days, Tuesday to the Sunday, please ring Puddy on 5488 4605 or call at the Information Centre. Already we have volunteers from last year putting their hand up.

Don’t forget our Monster Garage Sale on Saturday, 18 July, at the Kandanga Recreation Ground. Book your site for a small fee of $10.00. A good opportunity to clean out the garage and make room for the “Rolls”. Inquiries to 5488 4605.

Our leadlight classes continue to do well. A decision was made to change the day to enable more to be involved.

As from 24 June, classes will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 4.00pm.

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OUR COMMUNITY Travel Back to the 80’s with Good Shepherd Musical

New names for Noosa Trails

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ifty-eight innovative names were submitted from people all over the east coast of Australia for the “Name a Noosa Trail” competition.

The Noosa Trail Network is being extended; two new tracks will come online later this year and council recently held a competition to get a creative name for each track.

Division 12 Councillor Lew Brennan said there were some interesting submissions received from the community.“The names reflected the Aboriginal heritage, historical figures, geographical location and the flora and fauna of the area,” Cr Brennan said.

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ood Shepherd Lutheran College is about to take you on a journey back to a time when Michael Jackson and Rick Astley were the Kings of Pop, where bubble skirts and blue eye shadow were cool and Atari was cutting edge technology. “Back to the 80’s” that’s where audiences will be transported to as the talented, Secondary students belt out the biggest hits of the 80’s including such favourites as; “Footloose”, “You give love a bad name”, “Girls just want to have fun” and “I’ve had the time of my life” just to name a few.

“Back to the 80’s” - The totally Awesome Musical’ written

by Neil Gooding follows the antics of the graduating class of William Ocean High as they live through their senior school year. Experience their heartbreaks, loves and the loneliness of growing up…all set to the wonderful songs from the 80’s era.

“Back to the 80’s” is a show for the whole family to enjoy.

Show times are 7pm on Thursday 30 July, Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August in the College Chapel. Tickets go on sale from the 14 July at Good Shepherd Lutheran College Administration and are $15 adults, $10 students/ children and $35 for a family of four.

These shows always book out very quickly so if you are thinking of taking the journey “Back to the 80’s” get in fast.

Pictured: Good Shepherd Lutheran College students rehearse for the upcoming production ‘Back to the 80’s – The Totally Awesome Musical.

The new name for the Pomona to Cooroy track is ‘MAC’N’BACK’, thought up by Brendan O’Brien from Tewantin. The Mac’n’Back trail will run from the Noosa Showgrounds at Pomona under the railway across Yurol Forest Drive to the picturesque Lake Macdonald.

“This name was selected because of the reference to Lake MacDonald and the continuous loop created by the new trail from the lake up to Cooran, down to Pomona and back up to the lake again,” Cr Brennan said.

Chris Roberts, from Victoria, supplied the winning name for the Pomona to Cooroy trail of ‘COOROY WANDERER’.

The Cooroy Wanderer flows from the Noosa Showgrounds at Pomona through Yurol State Forest to Cooroy.

“The judges chose this name because the trail is the only one from Cooroy - so it’s fitting to include the town in the name. They also felt that the word ‘wanderer’ implied that it was a leisurely trail; and out of all the tracks, this trail is the least difficult - it’s an easy track to walk, cycle and ride,” Cr Brennan said.

Mr O’Brien wins two nights accommodation at the Kin Kin Haven Bed and Breakfast in Kin Kin. Mr Roberts wins two nights accommodation at the Inn the Foothills Bed and Breakfast in Pomona. Both prizes have been generously donated by each bed and breakfast.

The Noosa Trail Network is a series of bushland tracks and trails linking Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran and Lake Macdonald with a circuit around Cudgerie estate. The Noosa Trail Network enables mountain bike riders, horse riders and bush walkers to enjoy the spectacular Noosa hinterland on trails that are well signposted, with picnic shelters, water tanks, interpretative signs and scenic lookouts.

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A Marine Zone for the Noosa River

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he Noosa River will soon become a whole lot quieter and calmer following the Queensland Minister for Transport, Rachel Nolan’s announcement that it has been gazetted a Marine Zone.

The Noosa River Marine Zone limits all commercial and recreational jet-ski activities - excluding emergency services - to the area of the river downstream of the Noosa Waters canal entrance at Noosaville to the river mouth. All jet-ski activities will be prohibited for the remainder of the river.

OUR COMMUNITY The marine zone also amends water ski areas to the current ski runs one and two between Tewantin and Lake Cooroibah and prohibits hovercraft, air propelled craft and seaplanes operating anywhere on the river.

The commercial jet-ski area on the northern bank of the river opposite Noosaville will continue to operate.

Environment portfolio Councillor Keryn Jones welcomed news of the marine zone and said it was a long held community vision to see stricter measures define the waterways accessible to jet-skis.

“The Noosa River is well known for its natural beauty, high biodiversity and water quality,” Cr Jones said.

“However, the river’s increasing popularity, particularly during holiday season, has put pressure on the river system and created conflict between the different activities as users compete for limited space.

“The challenge is balancing the natural environment, cultural heritage and visual qualities with the recreational, tourism and fishery activities within the river system.

“The marine zone will help to do this by reducing the pressure these activities place on the river. It also delivers on several of the Noosa River Plan initiatives, which was released in November 2004 to help sustainably manage the river system.”

The marine zone is created as a regulation under the Marine Safety Act and is enforceable. Fines of $300 or higher can be imposed.

Kite-surfing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, tour boat cruising and houseboat activities will not be affected by the marine zone.

Refer to council’s website http://www.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=noosa-river-plan for detailed information on the amendments and for copies of the following maps: Map 1 - Personal Water Craft areas (including jet skis) Map 2 - Water skiing areas

PAUL TATTON JULY REPORT

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ear All,

It’s been an interesting week with budget discussions and the state budget being delivered. Here’s an update on some of things happening both in the budget and around the Coast. Stay safe over the up coming school holidays.

able to escape the confines of their property. Many dog owners are not aware that their pets pine in their absence and consequently drive the neighbours mad with continual barking. I would recommend that if you have a dog that you regularly leave alone, ask your neighbours to let you know if they notice excessive barking. This will give you the opportunity to deal with the matter in an amicable way. I’d like to offer a friendly reminder that council has a dog patrol and can issue infringement notices to owners of dogs that roam the streets or bark continually.

FOOTPATHS & PARK IMPROVEMENTS In council’s draft budget, $100,000 has been allocated per division for the provision off footpaths and $100,000 for park improvements. I have decided to allocate the funds equally between each major town in division 10, Nambour, Mapleton, Kenilworth, Eumundi and Yandina.

Each town will receive $20,000 for paths and $20,000 for park improvements. I would like to ask you for suggestions on where best to spend this money. Please contact me directly using the details below.

QUILT AND CRAFT SHOW Kenilworth came alive again with the Quilt and Craft show over the Queen’s birthday weekend. Congratulations to the organisers of this wonderful event, you should be proud of your achievements and a big thank you to the community who supported the event by attending. Kelli and I had a fantastic time and the quilts were so beautiful, it would be remiss of me not to give them a mention.

KERBSIDE COLLECTION Council has budgeted and approved for a kerbside collection across the entire Sunshine Coast.

At this point in time, we are unable to nominate a schedule for the kerbside clean up, however residents will be given around 4 - 6 weeks notice through free newspapers, radio and my column.

SCHOOL FREE ZONE Sunshine Coast Council’s “School Free Zone” has a massive range of activities, workshops and events to keep the kids happy from 27 June to 12 July.

Over 70 events are happening at libraries, leisure and aquatic centres, galleries and council venues around the Coast. For more info visit http:// kidsatsunshinecoastlibraries.wetpaint.com/page/ Holiday+zone or call 1300 007 272.

NEXT MEET & GREET DATES Kenilworth Tourism Centre - 31 July 9am - 3pm Mapleton – Daily Grind Café - 21 July 9am -12.30pm All the Best Cr Paul Tatton • 0407 161 793 paul.tatton@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

DOGS Recently, I have had a several complaints about dogs roaming the streets and about continual barking. I would encourage all dog owners to ensure that their dog is not

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OUR COMMUNITY GHERULLA TENNIS G heerulla COURTS UPGRADE

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he community tennis courts at Gherulla have seen many matches - both competitive and social. Perhaps to many some would say. The wear and tear from lots of great tennis has left the courts in dire need of repair.

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund has given us $30 000.00 to bring the courts back up to playing standard.

We wish to acknowledge the generosity of this fund which has made this project change from a wish to a tangible reality.

The work includes six new galvanised posts for night lights and the resurfacing and painting of the two existing courts.

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund has helped this community to keep a wonderful sporting facility alive. We encourage everyone to inspect the new courts and have a game! Gherulla tennis currently has two teams in the Sunshine Coast competition. There is coaching available for children and adults. Social night tennis on Tuesday is lots of fun.

Our successful grant application would not have been possible without the local support of the Hall Committee of Gherulla - thank you.

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very year around this time we start to feel that desperate feeling... “Are our tax documents in order!?!!” There are a few simple steps: Firstly keep a file handy to throw tax deductible receipts into. Filing receipts and papers needs to be easy, a good system is essential. Instead of feeling like you need to start a major task in order to get a system in place going forward, just get a simple file crate and start there.

As you find time and motivation, you can take a couple file folders at a time and weed out the drawers. Another thing you can do to help keep track of your receipts and tax related documents is make sure you only save what you need. If you keep too much, you can’t find what’s really important.

When saving receipts, first create some parameters. Is it tax deductible? Might you return this item? If not, you can toss it. Create a 2009 tax file and keep forms and important tax related documents in it.

Use a separate folder for tax deductible receipts.

Depending on how many you have, you may want to make categories. If you deduct most of the receipts and

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Ian GAWLER ENDORSED “MINDFUL MEDITATION” 8 WEEK COURSE BEGINS AUGUST 17

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urrently, meditation is one of the most widely accepted complementary therapies by Australian GPs. It has been taught to medical students at Monash Medical School in Melbourne since the mid 1990’s.

Why so? Quite simply it works. When people learn meditation, they feel a direct benefit and people around them notice improvements. Currently over 2000 scientific papers attest to its benefits in a wide range of medical conditions both physical and psychological.

Mindfulness is a way of learning to relate directly to whatever is happening in a person life, a way of taking charge of their life, a way of doing something for themselves that no one else can do for you - consciously and systematically working with their own stress, pain, illness, and the challenges and demands of everyday life.

People participate for reasons in a mindfulness-meditation course including: stress, either job, family or financial; chronic pain and illness; anxiety and panic; depression; aggression; weight-loss; sleep disturbances; fatigue; high blood pressure and headaches.

Many people enroll because, although they are feeling well physically, they say the pace of their lives is “out of control” or they’re “just not feeling right.”

This course costs $260 and consists of eight weekly classes and a follow up class, scheduled between two or three months after the last mindfulness meditation class.

Classes will run locally in three Mary Valley locations and morning tea will be supplied.

RIDGEWOOD HALL: Monday, 17 August till 5 October 10am12 noon • EDEN HOSPITAL COOROY: Day classes - Thursday, 20 Aug-8 Oct. 10am-12 noon. Night classes - Thursday, 20 Aug-8 Oct 6.30pm-8 pm • POMONA DISTRICT COMMUNITY HOUSE: 1 Memorial Ave, Pomona. Wednesday 19 August till 7 October, 10am-12 noon.

Registration and email inquiries to Ina* at svenvp@iprimus.com.au.

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he recent ‘Floating Land’ Festival was held at Boreen Point and attracted people from all over the region. The festival aimed to give the public a chance to meet with artists, writers, performance artists, musicians, photographers and academics to communicate visually and verbally the dangers of the changing climate and the environment.

A local photographer from Kenilworth, Birgit Kehr, was part of the photo voice.

The task was to communicate the different views of the values and the threats of being at the water’s edge. The festival being a vehicle for sharing ideas about climate change, the rising seas and sustainability, through digital photography.

It was a visual eye candy for artist, participants and visitors alike and by talking to different people the concerns of climate change and the environment seemed somewhat less overpowering.

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I can help you with ... ▄ Back and neck problems ▄ Other joint or muscle problems ▄ Baby/ child physical development ▄ Lung / breathing problems ▄ Stroke rehabilitation ▄ Contacts for other services Doctor’s referral required for Work Cover, DVA, Enhanced Primary Care Programs.

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your local lawyers 62 Maple Street, Maleny | T 5494 3511 6B/3 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton | T 5478 6500 P.O. Box 255 Maleny Qld 4552 | F 5494 2477

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KENILWORTH GARAGE 5446 0214 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth

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SPRAYPAINTING & PANEL SHOP 5446 0166

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• Auto Fuel Economy 6.6 Litre per 100kms

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34 Maple Street

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• Complete Service Centre

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Lyn & Mark Gilroy, Proprietors

★ Mechanical ✰

Repairs ★ Oils & ✰ Batteries ★ Gas Refills ✰ ★ RWC’s & Tyres ✰ ★ Panel Beating ✰ ★ Spray Painting ✰

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Kenilworth Realty

7 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth • Office 5446 0164 • Fax 5446 0742 email• kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com website• www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

Carol Gilmour

0417 603 451

MOTIVATED VENDORS ... INSPECT NOW!

STUNNING VALLEY VIEWS FROM LARGE ACREAGE - CAMBROON - 127 ACRES WITH LIVABLE SHED • 40 useable acres at front of block – balance is natural hilly bush backing onto National Park • endless rural views to countryside and

Mary River • livable shed has power and tank water connected • 2 dams and easement access to pump water from Mary River for stock purposes

$525,000

Owner is very motivated to sell!

ORIGINAL WORKERS COTTAGE - BROOLOO

PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING - BROOLOO

• one bedroom home with sleep out - very comfortable • features – VJ walls, high ceilings and timber floors • set back from the road with easy access • large workshop perfect for the home handyman • deceased estate - family needs to finalise • large block ready for the creative hand

• 2 bedroom timber home on 5.7 acres • home features: spacious bedrooms, polished floorboards, raked ceilings • fireplace and air conditioning • modern kitchen, well appointed bathroom and open plan living area • separate toilet and

useable 6288m2 block

$289,000

shower downstairs • wide verandah looks over property with views to the Kenilworth Bluff • 11m x 6m enclosed garage • separate artist’s studio or 3rd bedroom • dam, seasonal creek and rain water tank and good bore.

$389,000 $420,000

WELL PRICED ACREAGE - KENILWORTH - RENOVATED BATHROOM AND MODERNISED KITCHEN

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• 30 acres with traditional Queenslander 3 bedroom home • home features: high ceilings, VJ walls, wood heater, polished floors

$495,000

• front verandah overlooks the dam and the Kenilworth countryside • 7m x 6m Colorbond workshop for all your tools

• 2 x 6000 gallon rainwater tanks and one 3000 gallon tank • half the land is grazing and the balance natural bush with a seasonal creek

30 acres overlooking Kenilworth countryside