Outback security makes Maleny’s Golf Club’s blind shots safer!

By Richard Owen

Maleny Golf Club in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland has collaborated with a local specialist in Outback cattle-station security to develop a new high-tech warning system to improve player safety on two holes with blind tee shots.

Smart cameras strategically placed on the 3 holes transmit a signal back to a warning light which flashes red on a post adjacent to the teeing grounds if golfers are standing within the designated tee-shot landing zones.

The innovative “Blind Shot” system created by Land Watch Australia (LWA) has also delivered valuable productivity and course security bonuses at Maleny and since been installed on a hole at Headland Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast. The system combines solar power, smart motion cameras, LED lighting and dual-band wireless technology which also enables course activity to be monitored remotely from the maintenance shed or on a mobile phone.

Maleny Superintendent Mick McCombe said the club had been seeking a minimalist and bullet-proof safety-solution which did not rely on players climbing up viewing platforms or signalling the all-clear by ringing bells or pushing alarm buzzer buttons.

“The location of the cameras also enables us to remotely check on the progress of play and make workflow decisions on when to water greens and undertake other tasks without having to physically go out and check,” Mick explained.

The cameras are programmed to pivot at night and will be linked with others to be installed by LWA as part of an upgraded CCTV security system covering the golf course and surrounding Maleny community precinct.

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Palmwoods-based LWA is an Ag-tech company specialising in the provision of wireless security systems to monitor and prevent theft of livestock, machinery and equipment far from homesteads on large remote cattle stations.

LWA Director and Sales Manager John Hill said development of “Blind Shot” over the past 12 months had evolved by chance after a Maleny Golf Club member had asked if the firm’s security systems could be adapted to resolve a course safety issue.

“They told us about their safety problem and we said we could certainly solve it using the same technology we use to monitor cattle movement in the outback, to monitor player movements on the course instead,” John said.

“These smart cameras can distinguish between a human and a kangaroo or a bird and we’re now developing more advanced analytics which can distinguish between a golf cart and a person holding a club.”

Maleny Golf Club provided LWA with an unexpected opportunity to develop, test ne “Blind Shot” until the product was ready to be offered for sale into a national market involving more than 1500 golf clubs around Australia.

LWA is launching “Blind Shot” nationally at the 2023 Australian Sports Turfgrass Management Conference in Adelaide and will have a promotional booth there to field sales enquiries.

For more information about Maleny Golf Club, the course and membership options visit the website: https://www.malenygolfclub.com.au/

Range Care Chess Club in Maleny

Learn a new skill and make new connections! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, our new Chess Club is a great way to practice your skill, whilst also meeting new people.

We are flexible to your needs and can provide whatever social support services best suit you or your loved one

For more information on how you can join, contact our Lifestyle Coordinator, Hayley on 07 5445 7044.

Witta Tennis “Kids Fun Day”

Kid’s Fun Day: Katya's Tennis Drills. - Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20.

Why not come along and join in the fun. All levels of tennis skills are welcome. Enquiries can be made on 0437 295 501

Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or http://www.wittatennis.com.au https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News https://malenysportandrec.org.au/ town having a coffee.

My mother-in-law has come round to our house at Easter seven years running. This year we had a change. We let her in!

Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston Contact details

Cr Winston Johnston's office is located in the Eddie DeVere building on the corner of Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.

If you would like to meet with Cr Johnston, please call to arrange an appointment.

Phone: (07) 5441 8043. Mobile. 0429 076 066.

Email: winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

The Maleny Community Gym

"Building a Stronger Community"

Maleny Gym trainers can help you achieve your personal health and fitness goals.

Very affordable membership fees. Get Started Vouchers welcome First Visit is Free!

Free Personal Programincluded in membership

2 Fully Qualified Trainers Discounts available for Family Memberships https://www.malenygym.com/

Check out our website for our opening times and membership fees.

Phone: 5429611 or email on. malenygym@gmail.com https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News https://malenysportandrec.org.au/

Maleny Trail Parkrun

Every Saturday

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Dogs welcome on a lead.

When is it?

Every Saturday at 7:00am

Where is it?

Maleny Trail starts at the MDSRC Clubhouse on the Maleny Community Precinct - Parklands Drive via Porters Lane, North Maleny

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing - it's free! But come early and register (only once needed) before you first come along.

How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Maleny Trail Parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers - email malenytrail@parkrun.com to help.

We're friendly!

Every week we grab a post Parkrun coffee at Concept Coffee Maleny - please come and join us!

Se course maps, photo gallery and much more at: https://www.parkrun.com.au/malenytrail/

Maleny Bowls Club News

New bowlers always welcome - no previous experience necessary. Whether you are an avid lawn bowler, haven't played for years or new to the game Tuesday Morning Bowls is a fabulous experience for all.

We play 10 ends of bowls, break for morning tea and then play another 10 ends of bowls - all for $12. We would love to see you there. More information visit: https://www.facebook.com/malenybowls https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

Lions Awareness Day BBQ and fundraising for Oz Harvest

The Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range have done it again! A sausage sizzle to raise funds for Oz Harvest, games for the children to participate in and fun for all. Our President Helen Johnston and Event organiser Diane Hobson, thanked everyone for going along to support the event and making it a fun day. It was a rare opportunity to be out in Maple Street and have a large “Lions” presence.

Three of our Zone Clubs, Blackall Range, Beerwah and Currimundi Kawana will be sending us a donation towards Oz Harvest. The sum of $500.00 was raised from their BBQ and raffles. Well done team!

Blackall Range

“Do you wish to help your community”

Maleny - Blackall Range Lions Club members are a group of ordinary people who have joined together with a common desire to make our communities better by using initiative, creativity, enthusiasm and energy. We support community projects and we fundraise to provide assistance for community projects. We have provided service in our local community for over 39 years. You too can support your community!

Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range

JOIN LIONS & MEET NEW FRIENDS

Lions Club Members strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communi9es worldwide. Lions Clubs support local community needs, childhood Cancer, Diabetes, Vision care and other health and educa9on needs worldwide.

For further informa9on contact

Membership Chair Mark Henderson Mobile 0414 899 933.

Maleny Contact Bridge Club Learn to play Bridge!

Learn to play contract bridge at the Maleny Contract Bridge Club. Bridge is one of the most popular card games in the world. Bridge is a valuable exercise for the mind and players are interacting with others and benefitting for their friendship

The premises accommodates up to 25 tables and up to about 110 players each week turn up to the club to play.

Our clubhouse is located the end of Park Glen Drive, which is off Porters Lane in North Maleny.

For information or to enrol phone Stuart Craig on 5494 2990 or email: malenybridgelessons@gmail.com http://malenybridgeclub.com.au/ https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News https://malenysportandrec.org.au/

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023

✦ Maleny Rotary “Gangsters + Flappers Casino Night - May 13th - 6p.m. to 10p.m. - Maleny RSL. Tickets at Maleny Barbers or Maleny Comms.

✦ Maleny Golf Club Charity Day: Friday 19 May, 2022 - To benefit Maleny Hospital Auxiliary.

✦ Maleny Show 100 Years of Shows 2 & 3 June Maleny Showgrounds.

✦ Cavarellia Rusticana Maleny Singers & Inspiration Project Choir 10 & 11 and 17 & 18 June Maleny Community Centre

✦ Muscle on the Mountain on Sunday July 2nd at the Maleny Showgrounds

✦ Knitfest Yarn & Fibre Arts Festival: Saturday 1 – Monday 3 July, 2023.

✦ Maleny Trail Ride Trail Riders Club 9 & 10 September Green Park Conondale

✦ Blackall 100 trail ultra-marathon: Saturday 14- Sunday 15 October, 2023

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: malenysportspark@gmail.com https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

Maleny Men’s Shed News

The Maleny and District Men's Shed has over 50 members and meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8am to midday. It was formed in 2006 for the fellowship & education of guys.

Coordinator Secretary Malcolm Baker. Phone. 0417785548

Address: 7 Bryce Lane, Maleny Qld 4552

Email: malenymensshed@hotmail.com

Shed Activities

Woodworking, Metal Work, Blacksmith work shop. Also have an opportunity to assist the Historical Society renovating buildings or working on old farm machinery.

JP's in the Community

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is part of the JP's in the Community Program. This program is available to witness signatures and certify your routine legal documents such as wills, affidavits, statutory declarations.

Hours that J.P’s are in attendance are 9.30am–12.30pm Monday to Friday.

Two of our members, Graham and Russell are still working on our popular cow bells, but we are trying a new idea: we are making smaller goat bells which swing in a horse stirrup.

Opening Hours. Tuesday & Friday 8am to noon Follow our progress at: https://www.facebook.com/malenymensshed

A big shout out to the Foundation for Regional & Rural Renewal who funded our new water tank which is attached to the ex-Army shed that's under construction on our site.

WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606.

Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.

Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds

Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.

PickleBall every Monday 6.30p.m. to 8.30p.m. Maleny High School Activities Centre.

Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place

WEDNESDAY- 6 pm. TWILIGHT BOWLS & BURGER. $17 p.p. Bowls only $12 p.p. Learners welcome, bowls provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823

Club Acoustic Encore local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.

Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.

Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.

Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070.

Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.

Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.

Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.

Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club

Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.

Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome! Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

Zonta International is an international service organisation with the mission of advancing the status of women.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Zonta Club here on the Range, please contact the President

Ann Koenig 0407138182 or president@zontablackallrange.org.au https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News