Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 01.09.2023

To Vote “Yes or No” that is the question! Will this create a divisive society in Australia?

Finally the date has been announced for the vote for the upcoming referendum in respect to the “Voice to Parliament” referendum.

Remember - voting is compulsory and the results of you voting brings consequences. Ensure you vote from the brain and not from the heart!

The Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Anthony Albanese has announced that the date for the historic referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be on October 14th, 2023.

First Peoples Voice to Parliament is the first reform called for in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. This is a constitutionally enshrined body of First Nations People with a direct line to Federal Parliament, able to influence laws and policies that affect First Nations communities.

This historic vote will seek to make alterations to the Constitution of Australia by making it the law for the Federal Parliament to receive advice from the Indigenous community.

Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This is in addition to the already position whereby they hold positions within the present various parliaments of Australia. Will this lead to the condition that one section of Australia has more political power than another section.

The Voice calls for the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution of Australia. It also calls for a Makarrata Commission to supervise a process of agreement-making between governments and First Nations and truthtelling about our history.

Mr Albanese suggests that there shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice and that an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the

The first plank of a YES vote is the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia.

One thing that is not in doubt is that there would be a huge financial cost to implementing this plan. There would be a vastly increased bureaucracy. Already there is a large number of government and semi-government bodies and corporations allegedly .

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Take a seat with local farmer, Kevin Plucknett

Kevin Plucknett grew up on his parents’ dairy farm on the corner of Reesville Road and Kings Lane and he remained there for the

Being the only son, from an early age he participated in a lot of the running of his parents dairy farm, eventually taking over the running in the 1970’s. Being an inquisitive person, with the help of the CSIRO he

improve the volcanic soils on which his pastures sat.

As part of those trials he also switched from the cream rich Jersey cow to a larger milk yield animal, the Holsteiun Friesian breed.

As a teenager he represented Maleny in A grade tennis & cricket and played an excellent game of badminton.

He was also heavily involved with the Maleny Apex Club and the Maleny Show Society.

On Sunday August 27th Kevin’s family met at the Maleny Soldiers Hospital Memorial Walk where they placed and dedicated a seat in Kevin’s name. When visiting the hospital “take a seat for a while and say “Good-day” to Kevin”. He was always good for a chat, a bit of gossip and a laugh.

Bedrooms of the 1930’s have made many changes getting to today.

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To Vote “Yes or No” that is the question!

Will this create a divisive society in Australia?

Does this mean that there will be a vast improvement in the living conditions and future of Indigenous peoples of Australia. There already exists an extensive array of national Indigenous peak bodies representing the different sectoral interests of Indigenous service delivery organisations developing a clear vision of how to advance the overall wellbeing and priorities for indigenous peoples. Many of these bodies also have state government counterparts.

Then there is 17 local Land Councils and Native Title Service Bodies, again with state counterparts.

How would another bureaucratic body give more towards improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people?

There is no doubt that in most aspects Indigenous people have been let down, but this has not been because of a lack of support from the various levels of governments.

It is said that a vote Yes for The Voice will improve inclusion, education, employment, and economic empowerment for Indigenous People. What changes in processes will do that? Instead of adding more bureaucracy dismantle it all and start afresh. After all only a fool would keep going through the same failed motions and expect for there to be great changes in the situation.

What have those bureaucratic bodies, who have all spent large amounts of money to implement reconciliation in Australia.

Constitutional recognition of Indigenous people is desirable and can be achieved and no information is available to show that the Australian population do not want recognition of Indigenous people, because they do want a better life for Indigenous Australians.. What is contested is what is the best way to achieve that and

Should this referendum vote be positive then the Parliament and Executive Government should seek representations in writing from the Voice early in the development of proposed laws and policies.

Members of the Voice would be selected by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, not appointed by the Executive Government.

there are better ways forward, calling for symbolic recognition of Indigenous Australians in the Constitution, without a Voice.

As at the 30 June 2021 census, there were 983,700 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, representing 3.8% of the total Australian population:

The 45th Parliament currently includes twelve Indigenous parliamentarians—three senators and two members of the House of Representatives which is 4.8%.

Those members are - Ken Wyatt AM, MP who is the Member for Hasluck (WA) and Linda Burney, MP who is the Member for Barton

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(NSW), while the Senate includes senators Patrick (Pat) Dodson (ALP), Jacqui Lambie (IND) and Malarndirri McCarthy (ALP) Lidia

Thorpe (Ind) Dorinda Cox (GRN) Jana Stewart (ALP) Kerrynne

Liddle (Lib) Jacinta Nampijinpa Price (LIB) Gordon Reid (ALP) Marion Scrymgour (ALP).

Each state of Australia has members of parliament making a total of 25 state members.

If the Indigenous people are not being properly represented then what are the above members of parliament doing?

If the Indigenous people are not being properly represented then what are the myriad of Aboriginal semi-government bodies and corporations doing?

Before making up your mind on your vote, you would not be honest with yourself if you do not read the Uluru Statement as written by Professor Megan Davis, member of the Referendum Council. In doing so it is also important to read the attachments which amount to approximately 150 pages. This will give more insight into the realistic desires expected from a YES vote in this referendum.

Before any vote it is important to ask yourself the following questions!

Will a YES vote create a unified or a divisive Australia?

Will a YES vote make Indigenous People better off than they presently are?

A vote one way or the other does not make you racist!!!

Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston

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Sunshine Coast Council 2023 Wild Dog Baiting Program

Wild dogs are a serious issue and failure to control them can result in livestock losses, attacks on domestic pets and the loss of native fauna.

The Sunshine Coast Council 1080 Wild Dog Baiting program for Spring 2023 is about to commence in Division 1, 5 and 10. The baiting program is scheduled to run from Monday 11th September until Friday 9th October 2023. Gympie, Noosa and Moreton Councils will be rolling out their programs at a similar time. The program will be delivered by the Feral Animal Education and Control Team in conjunction with the local community groups across the Council region from the southern boundary at Beerburrum to the western areas of Maleny, Conondale, Kenilworth, Eerwah Vale in the North.

The Program is run in the rural areas and has many constants governed by legislation and guidelines but does benefit the whole of the council area. A map of the areas participating in the program is available on the Council website..

Written notifications will be going out to all residents within the baiting area commencing 1st September, large temporary signs will be erected on the road sides coming into these baiting areas and advertisements are being placed in the local papers informing all that the baiting program is commencing and the duration of the program.

Maleny Show grounds turns “batty”

Bring out your bat wings and join Frankie the flying-fox, our batty mascot, for an afternoon of flapping good fun.

The free, family friendly Ninth Annual Australasian Bat Night will be held at the Maleny Showgrounds, from 1pm on Saturday, October 14.

You’ll also get to see native animals up close, enjoy a guided roost tour, watch the outdoor movie, listen to local bat experts share their knowledge and lots more.

Flying foxes are incredibly important to the 600 other species depending on them and play a critical role helping to keep our native forests healthy.

Bat Night offers a chance for us to learn more about these important winged creatures and ways we can coexist with them to live in a wildlife friendly biosphere.

You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website. at:

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Maleny Visitor Information Centre

The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.

The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033

To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site:

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Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.

Road speeds to change on Balmoral Road!

TMR have just advised me that the 70 km/h speed limit on the 3.6 kilometre section of Maleny-Montville Road, between just south of the Montville Sport and Recreation Grounds through to the existing 60km/h limit on the southern approach to the Montville township will be reduced to 60 km/h.

They say they have considered a range of factors such as road function, roadside environment, road construction standard, prevailing traffic speeds and crash history.

Not Enough Social Housing in Queensland!!!

Taxpayers forked out about $340 million in the last financial year to repair damaged social housing properties in Queensland as shown in the images of a destroyed home were allegedly leaked by a whistleblower

ow many new social housing units would that have built to reduce the housing shortage for socially disadvantaged?

Works are scheduled for the week commencing 28 August 2023, between 7 am and 4 pm and will take approximately one day to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting.

I don't particularly think this is a necessary change. A bigger safety concern as I see it is actually the intersection of MalenyMontville Road and Landsborough-Maleny Road. What do you think?

The new Landsborough Station Park ‘n’ Ride is open! It includes- a new bus interchange. To meet community demand, Translink has made some timetable adjustments and provided additional weekday and weekend trips, improving bus-to-rail connections at Landsborough.

Translink service changes include moving route 605 and 615 to the new bus interchange on the eastern side of Landsborough station (new Stop A). All other services will continue to operate from Stop B, on the Cribb Street side.

Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher Federal Member for Fisher

Vote day for “Voice” to be announced!

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY

Under pressure Transport Minister Mark Bailey who remains in the news.

Premier Annastacia

Palaszczuk said “the team” support under-fire Transport Minister Mark Bailey.Minister Mark Bailey. But does she support Mr

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When it comes to the vote for “The Voice” you know I'm voting NO. I've come to my decision through much deliberation and consideration.

Ask yourself: have you considered your position? Is it driven by activists' demands, or because it's politically correct?

Or are you voting to protect the fundamental principles of our liberal democracy?

Labor's Canberra-based #Voice will add another layer of bureaucracy, it won't deliver the outcomes we want to see in education, healthcare, and employment.

Why Shop Locally?

While it may not be possible to source all our needs from our local retailers and tradesman, here are a few reasons to think twice before you make your next purchase:

It Creates local jobs and it is personal;

Shopping locally helps Australia grow;

Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend; Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups;

It reduces your carbon footprint

Will you really support local businesses?

About Maleny Commerce

Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. It is now known as Maleny Commerce. The Chamber represents the local Maleny and District business community. Join us at one of our monthly business breakfasts. www.malenycommerce.org.au

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Local Gift Card - Maleny

Give the gift of Maleny. Support local businesses and keep our money on the Hinterland circulating to create more jobs for locals and growing our own economy. You can load up a card with any amount you want and gift or raffle or donate

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Maleny’s Range News 1990’s

Maleny’s Range News was a locally produced community newspaper which was produced by a number of different families over the years. Between 1997 and 2007 it was produced by Tanya and Cameron Outridge.

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Make Australia Make Again!

If you want to live in a country that builds things you have to buy things that your country builds!

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“Handy hints for a good job!”

Re-painting a room is a good quick way to give it a freshen up and even change the look and atmosphere without it costing the earth. It will even add value to your home, especially if you are selling. A good paint job is not difficult or messy to get if you follow a few basic rules and don’t try to cut corners.

Preparation is the key to a good paint job, so make sure the walls are clean, flaky paint is removed and trim is sanded before you even get out the paintbrushes and rollers.

It is important to prepare the walls and protect surfaces to minimise mess and get a perfect finish.

Handy Hints

The best way to clean walls ready for painting is to use sugar soap. Brush walls to remove surface dirt.

Dissolve half a cup of sugar soap in 5L of water and apply with a sponge or cloth, then rinse off using a clean damp sponge.

Decorative detailing, such as trim and mouldings, needs to be carefully sanded to get the best result.

The most effective way is to use a sanding sponge. Sponges conform to the shape of the timber work and can get into crevices that sandpaper can’t. They also apply even pressure and make it easy to cut down rough spots.

Before applying new paint, flaky paint needs to be removed or the new coat won’t adhere and will eventually flake off as well.

Protect floors with cardboard or plastic drop sheets which are inexpensive, or both.

Hold the brush handle between your thumb and forefinger, resting your fingertips on the top. Dip half the bristles in the paint, then wipe on the side

of the tin to remove the excess. Apply in short strokes.

Do the ceiling first, as rollers can create splatter that could ruin a freshly painted wall.

Finish the room by painting the walls, cutting in with a brush and covering the rest with a roller.

The best way to get an even finish is by keeping a wet edge as you work across the wall.

Cut in with a brush, then start painting at the top corner using a roller.

Work in 1sqm sections, painting a large M, then rolling across the area, finishing in one direction.

Immediately start painting the next section of wall, using light pressure to overlap the strokes with the wet edge. Don’t paint if it’s very hot, cold or humid, as it can affect the finish.

Disposable gloves not only keep your hands clean when painting, but they can also be used to prevent your brush from drying out when taking breaks. It minimises clean-up, too. Use a twist tie around the handle to keep air out.

For detailed information showing the process in detail visit the web page below:

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Need a Roadworthy Certificate?

Maleny Service Centre have a Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises and we know only too well what it takes to make your vehicle safe and roadworthy.

All vehicles (including trucks, motorbikes and trailers) must have a Safety or Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) if being sold, registered for the first time or being re-registered in Queensland. Registered Vehicles cannot be solid without a RWC.

We are dedicated and passionate about servicing, repairing and maintaining one of your most valuable assets, your Motor Vehicle.

Would you fly on a “pilotless” aeroplane? Well, it is not futuristic as you might think as already they are being used in the United States on an everyday basis.

The company, Xwing from Dallas has developed an autonomous flight system for its fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft which they use as part of their cargo based business throughout North America.

Xwing, the company made history in February 2021 when it conducted the world’s first fully autonomous gate-to-gate cargo flight. The flight was flown by a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft, adapted with Xwing’s “Superpilot” autonomous flight system. It taxied itself from the gate to the runway, took off, landed, and taxied back to its gate with no human intervention, although there was a pilot on board as a backup. A remote crew of pilots also monitored the aircraft from the ground.

Autonomous flight has rapidly transformed from a futuristic concept to a present-day reality, revolutionising the commercial aviation industry. Today, autonomous flight systems are finding application in various aspects of air travel, enhancing

efficiency, safety, and eventually passenger experience. Today, a notable example of the use of autonomous flight systems is in cargo planes. These systems can optimise routes, reduce fuel consumption, and minimise human error, resulting in cost savings for cargo operators.

Companies like Amazon and DHL have been actively testing and implementing autonomous drone delivery services in certain regions, demonstrating the potential to expedite last-mile logistics.

Safety remains a top priority in the integration of autonomous flight. Rigorous testing, redundancy in systems, and fail-safe mechanisms are crucial to ensure the reliability of these technologies.

Regulatory agencies around the world, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States, are working closely with industry stakeholders such as XWing to establish standards and guidelines for the safe implementation of autonomous flight systems. By making standard aircraft

capable of flying without pilots, the aim is to make commuting by air into a cheaper and more efficient way to travel.

In a few years you'll start seeing taxi networks of electric aircrafts regionally or on long hauls and it's going to be quite a different air transport landscape.

"Most accidents in aviation, historically, have been due to pilot errors - the vast majority of them,” says XWings CEO Mr. Piette.

Closer. to home, there are already deals in place that would see autonomous aerial taxis carry passengers through the skies of South East Queensland during the 2032 Olympic Games.

The Brazilian plane maker Embraer says a new factory built near Sao Paulo is to produce electric flying taxis which it hopes will take to the skies from 2026. The aircraft, to be made will resemble a small helicopter with enough space for up to six customers.

Would you fly on a “pilotless” aeroplane? Well, it is not futuristic as you might think as already they are being used in the United States on an everyday basis.

South Eastern Queensland from a network of “vertiports” around Greater Brisbane that Wisk Aviation hopes to have in the area by 2032, well in time for the 2023 Brisbane Olympics.

These aircraft are vertical takeoff and landing vehicles and a number of South East Queensland councils have declared that they would provide suitable landing and takeoff facilities within their areas.

Wisk Aircraft already has a prototype that has flown almost 1600 test flights already.

A number of companies such as startups Joby, Archer, Vertical, Liliumare also looking at setting up and operating an Uber-like air taxi business to transport paying customers around

Photo rightPrototype of pilotless aeroplane on display in front of Brisbane City Hall in July 2022. This prototype was unveiled by Brisbane City Lord Mayor, Schrinner when he said; “What we see behind us is the future of He continued; “ We’re delighted to be working with Wisk to look at how South East Queensland can capitalise off the new jobs and economic opportunities associated with this new and exciting industry

The vehicle to be used as a passenger air taxi is expected to be all electric with a range of approximately 144 kilometres and can be charged in about 15 minutes. It will carry at least 4 passengers.

It has been proved that it is easier to develop a safe electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle than a driverless car to safely drive around town.

Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club The

Chatty Cafe in Maleny - come and join us!

The Chatty Cafe is being held at the Maleny Library every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 and provides locals with an opportunity for a cuppa and a chat with fellow Chatty Cafe guests and friendly volunteers.

Although this is a Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club initiative, we welcome anyone who has an hour a week to spare, to enjoy a chat with an interesting bunch of local residents. If you would like to help out, or know of someone who might benefit from more social interaction, join us for a tea or coffee at Maleny Library on Tuesdays between 10:30 and 11:30 am…. Everyone is welcome!

Its on again- Community Grants 2023

Applica8ons are now open for grants up to $2000 from the Rotary Club of Maleny

Applica8on forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Rotary Club of Maleny via secretary.maleny@rotary9620.org or phone 0419 942 561 or 0408 663 842

The photo below shows one of the proposed prototypes being considered by Wisk Aero

Don’t take bushfire warnings too lightly

Parts of Australia put on high alert for fires this coming Spring. Many parts of Queensland have been nominated as high-risk areas. Recently there has been considerable drying out of fuel above ground and under the soil so fire will burn a lot hotter than in many other times.

Fires are already starting to pop up — particularly in the southern half of the Queensland — mainly due to below-average rainfall and a westerly wind that lowers humidity: “Westerly winds herald more fire weather.”

The anticipated destructive bushfire season is due to the expected arrival of El Nino, which promises to deliver below average rainfall and dry temperatures, coupled with mass amounts of dry vegetation that grew exponentially during the three years of the rainy La Nina weather pattern.

If you’re thinking about using fire to clean up around your property, you’ve probably left the run too late as the weather pattern has already changed leading into a hot summer.

For the safety of your family it is important that you understand your risk, know where you will get your information, and talk to your family about what you will do in the time of a bushfire.

Hope for the best and plan for the worst.

Maleny SES Volunteer group

Be Prepared for severe weather events

What to do if you need assistance

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

For storm and flood related property damage call the State Emergency Service on 132 500.

For a quick reference to all other emergent situations visit the Sunshine Coast Disaster Hub website at: https://disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ #Dashboard

To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings

Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations

Follow Maleny SES Group via their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MalenySES

An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

The integrity of the Queensland Government should stand as a cornerstone of its functioning, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across all levels of governance. It should be upholding high standards of integrity that is essential to foster public trust, maintain the rule of law, and effectively serve the interests of the citizens.

Instead, what have we got? A mishmash of information churned out by an army of journalists employed within the confined and privileged domain of the Queensland Premier’s office. This information often is communicated to the people of Queensland on the basis of what is politically acceptable rather than what actually is the truth.

Transparency should be a key pillar of government integrity in Queensland. Real open access to accurate and reliable information, public records, and decisionmaking processes helps citizens understand the rationale behind governmental actions and expenditures. Real transparency not only deters corruption but also empowers the public to engage more actively in civic affairs.

However look at some of the many problems presently being experienced by Queenslanders, problems such as the ever increasing juvenile crime problems, the continuing problem of infrastructure projects massively overshooting completion dates and budget figures. Queensland’s Health system is failing badly, but the government does not appear to be over concerned and press on keeping on the same path.

In spite of all the present problems that Queensland faces there is no stopping major un-welcomed steps towards the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Even to the lack of integrity caused when the Premier made the decision to bring planning directly under her control. This also applies to the major amounts of money being spent on new major sporting facilities. All at a time when a large percentage of the population is having problems in just being able to find and keep themselves in a home.

The integrity of the Queensland Government should form the bedrock of its functionality and credibility. But, is this the real situation and are the people of Queensland getting the best value from the money they pay as taxation meant to supply their civic needs.

Truthful says that his sixteen year-old grandson came home with a brand new Ford F150. His father and I looked at the truck and asked, “Where did you get that truck?!”

“I bought it today,” the grand- on says.

“With what money?” Truthful asks.

Truthful knows what a new F150 cost.

“Well,” the grand-son says, “this one cost me just fifteen dollars.”

The boy’s father looks at him like he’s crazy. “Who would sell a truck like that for fifteen dollars?” he says.

“It was the lady up the street,” says the boy. “I don’t know her name – they just moved in. She saw me ride past on my bike and asked me if I wanted to buy her F150 for fifteen dollars.

“Oh my Goodness!” says the father. “Maybe she’s mentally ill or has Alzheimer’s something. Truthful, you better go see what’s going on.”

So Truthful walks up the street to the house where the lady lives and finds her out in the yard calmly planting petunias.

He introduces himself as the grand-father of the boy to whom she had sold a new Ford F150 truck for fifteen dollars and asks to know why she did it.

“Well,” she says, “two days ago my husband left on a business trip. Yesterday I got a phone call from his boss and found out that he really ran off to Hawaii with his secretary and doesn’t intend to come back.”

“Oh, my goodness, I’m so sorry,” Truthful says. “But what does that have to do with my grandson and your truck?”

“Well, this morning he called and told me he was stranded because he got robbed of his wallet with all his credit cards and cash. He told me to sell his new F150 and send him the money. So I did.”

Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% trueNo Bulls##t”

Local Groups News

There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!

Maleny Bowls Club on Wednesday nights

Wednesday night social bowls at the Maleny Bowls Club has once again commenced. As from February 1st the season will run for 18 weeks starting at 6p.m. and finishing at 9p.m. Everyone is welcome - bowlers and non bowlers join in the night for great socialising.

The night includes a BBQ roll and the licensed bar is open.

To find out more simply ring Wendy on 0438399604

To get started email the games director on: gamesdirector@malenybowlsclub.com.au

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.

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

Muzika Maleny 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!

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

Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

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Maleny Community Groups & When they meet!

Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community

Maleny Rotary Club

Meeting. Times

1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

6-30pm for 7pm

Maleny Hotel, Bunya St. Maleny

Email: secretary.maleny@rotary9600.org

president.maleny@rotary9600.org

Maleny Probus Club

Meeting. Times

Maleny Uniting Church, Landsborough Road, Maleny

Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Feb to November 1300 856 859

Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch

Meetings at The Verandah Room

23 Maple Street, Maleny

8:00 am - 11:30 am.

4th Monday of Month.

Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com

The Zonta Club of Blackall Range

Meetings at Various between Montville and Maleny. Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm.

Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au

president@zontablackallrange.org.au

Apex Club of Maleny

Meeting. Times

MALENY HOTEL/MALENY BOWL'S CLUB

1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM. Email maleny@apex.org.au.

Postal PO BOX 39. MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653

Maleny Senior Citizens

Meetings at

The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny

8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips

Email: margarry1@bigpond.com

0409 266 507

The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc.

Meetings at Maleny Uniting Church Hall

On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm

Monthly Dinner Meeting held at The Orangery, 10 Mountain View Rd, at 6.30pm on 4th Tuesday of month

Email: maleny-blackall-range@lionsq3.org.au

Maleny Commerce

Meetings at Monthly breakfast networking meetings.

2nd Tuesday of the month. Venues to be advised.

Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au

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Being a part of a community can make us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves.

Directors you need ID!

With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

What is a director ID?

A director identification number (director ID) is a unique 15-digit number given to a director (or someone who will become a director), who has verified their identity with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). It’s free to apply and while directors need to apply for their own director ID, they'll keep it forever even if they: change companies; or stop being a director; or change their name; or move interstate or overseas.

Timing

The Corporations Law requires if you were appointed as a director on or before 31 October 2021 you must have a director ID

After the 5th April 2022 you MUST have a director ID before you are appointed.

Timing under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) is different.

If you were appointed as a director under the CATSI you must apply for a director ID by 30 November 2023

From 1 November 2022 you MUST have applied for a director ID before you are appointed.

Who needs a director ID?

You need a director ID if you're a director of a: company

aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation registered Australian body, for example, an incorporated association that is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and trades outside the state or territory in which it is incorporated foreign company registered with ASIC and carrying on business in Australia (regardless of where you live).

If your organisation has an Australian business number (ABN) find out if it is registered with ASIC. company, which will have an Australian company number (ACN) registered Australian body, which will have an Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registered foreign company, which will have an ARBN

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations have an Indigenous Corporation

Number (ICN) and may also have an ABN.

Conclusion

ASIC is responsible for administration of the director ID, under the Corporations Act and it is a criminal offence not to apply on time.

If you need help and support, you can contact your solicitor, or tax agent, to help decide if you need to apply for the director ID.

At Easton Lawyers our Senior Associate, Michelle Kleinig would be happy to assist you, understand your obligations under the Corporations Act, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (07)5494 3511

We are very proud to support the Maleny CWA with their Cent Auction on September 9th between 1p.m. and 4p.m., there will be some great items and one third of the proceeds will go to the Maleny Hydrotherapy and one third to Maleny Historical Society.

Take care everyone!

Easton Lawyers

07 5494 3511

Monday to Friday btn 08:30 and 17:00 AEST.

Trove Easton

Easton Lawyers

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News from Witta

Recreational Club

Proudly bought to you by David Lowden Excavations

Hire of Club Facilities

The vision of the club is to provide country club services to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.

The excellent facilities of the Witta Recreation Club are available for hire for events such as weddings, sports days, family gatherings.

The club has a Certified Kitchen/Catering facilities including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is practically fitted out with a large capacity for the cold storage of a range of beverages. The Bushman’s Bar is located at the core of the Witta Recreation Club. Service from the bar can be provided to customers on the covered hard standing overlooking the playing pitches, or directly into the Clubroom.

Inquiries can be made via the internet at: https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking

You can find out more about the Witta Recreation Club at their web site at:

https://wittarec.club/

Sunshine Coast Council major grants program

The Sunshine Coast Council has announced the the next range of major grants has opened.

If your not-for-profit group makes our community more active, vibrant, inclusive, resilient and creative then you are eligible to apply for amounts up to $30,000.

To find out more visit:

https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-and-community/ grants-and-funding/grants-programs/major-grants

Witta Recreational Club

Bar Open Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

All Welcome

Touch Season has started with the Canteen and Bar operating every FRIDAY Night from 6pm

Available for Hire for Private functions – Birthday Celebrations – Weddings etc.

We are always looking for new members and volunteers.

Australian-made On-grid and off-grid energy storage systems

RedEarth Energy - “The benefits of solar power”

RedEarth Energy Storage is proud to announce that its Troppo-4841 battery module is the first Australian-made battery approved by Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC), making it the most advanced, high energy density, compliant Australian battery on the CEC list.

The versatile 4.1kWh Troppo battery module can be used on grid or off grid, to substitute old lead acid battery banks, as part of a RedEarth integrated ‘Personal Power Plant’ or with other reputable inverter systems. The Troppo will be made available as part of its integrated systems, or supplied to the industry as a standalone product.

The Troppo-4841 includes a display that shows the state of charge as well as voltage and current, making it the easiest battery for installers to install, and easy for customers to see at a glance how much electricity they have in their batteries.

The most popular solar batteries are now lithium-ion based batteries. You should expect your lithium home batteries to last between 10 and 15 years under normal conditions.

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Running a battery flat or over-charging it can also cause damage to a battery, leading to a reduced lifetime. RedEarth uses intelligent batteries, with software to protect the battery cells from these situation. RedEarth systems are designed so that individual batteries can be replaced as required without changing the whole system.

Your solar battery will perform at its best when installed in a cool, dry place. Installing a solar storage system can increase the value of your home, whether you choose to stay and reap the rewards yourself, or sell, and make the most from your additional equity. So, whether you are a homeowner or landlord, consider solar an investment, not an expense, and choose a system that can adapt to changing energy needs.

When you combine smart energy consumption with the long-term efficiency of a solar battery, you’re on the right path to saving money. But like any big investment, it’s important to know how to get the best out of your system so you can maximise the benefits available to you.

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We now have an office in Gympie.

Ph 1300 232 322

RedEarth Energy Storage is an Australian-owned and operated manufacturer of energy storage systems

Investing

panels and energy storage systems can present a significant upfront cost, so it’s prudent to establish a long-term view on how your system can work for you in years to come.

Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies is located in the centre of Maleny in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Thy offer good old fashioned service to your car for those heavy items. There is also ample parking at the front and pick up at the rear of the store.

We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.

Did you know we can deliver items in surrounding suburbs for a small fee.

Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi to the new owners Andrea & Mark Porter.

Don’t forget that we are an official STIHL dealership

KINGS 4WD & CAMPING GEAR PLUS SO MUCH MORE!

We stock a large range of camping supplies

The signs of spring are beginning to happen around us as the days lengthen and the earth begins to warm…

Need Camping Supples?

We stock a large range of camping supplies including: Camp chairs. -Camp tables. - Knives

Gazebos. - Rope, tent pegs, tarpaulins

Sleeping bags. - Swags

Camp ovens, cups, dinnerware & utensils

Gas cookers & gas canisters

Coolers. - Torches

Suncream. - Hat & sunglasses

We have all your camping needs

This is another reason for shopping local!

Safety items for sale

Maxisafe are trusted safety equipment suppliers in Australia

We have a new Maxisafe SAFETY stand..everything from heavy-duty hand protection to functional eye protective wear.

We have your safety covered!

To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site: https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products

Local Groups News

There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!

Maleny Senior Citizens Notes

September 2023

BUSY NEEDLES 14th and 28th .

INDOOR BOWLS 6th, 13th, 20th and

DROP IN 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29

COMMITTEE MEETING 18th (at Lynda’s 830am)

GENERAL MEETING … 25th Usual time (hopefully a spring theme)

10th Sausage sizzle.

MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH

October 2023

BUSY NEEDLES 12th and 26th

INDOOR BOWLS INDOOR BOWLS … 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

DROP IN 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th

COMMITTEE MEETING … 16th (830am at Lynda’s)

8th Sausage Sizzle

Another bus trip is in the planning stages.

Maleny Rotary Club

Lift the lid on Mental Health walk

The Rotary Club of Maleny are delighted to announce the 2023 Maleny Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health and invite all local residents, visitors and their dogs to join us on the morning of Sunday 10th September 2023.

As the sole benefactor, 100% of funds raised from the Lift the Lid Walk will go to supporting vital Australian Rotary Health research into Mental Health. The walk will commence at 9a.m from the Rotary Kiosk at the Maleny Showgrounds and meander along the Maleny Trail walkway.

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Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Living Waters is a Short Film Event on September 1st, 6.30pm Maleny Community Centre.

✦ Rotary Charity Golf Day. - Friday, September 8th 2023. - start 8.45a.m.

✦ Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range event - "Meet & Greet" to be held on Sunday 8th October between 3-6pm at Tranquil Park, Maleny.

✦ Maleny CWA: Cent Sale on September 9th Between 1p.m. and 4p.m. Maleny RSL Hall.

✦ Maleny Rotary - “Let’s lift the lid on Mental Illness. - Sept 10th. - 9am to 10am.Leaving from Whit and Wimsy to Maleny Show grounds

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

✦ Maleny Handmade & Artisan MarketsMaleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. - 10th - 11th - 12th November 9am - 3p.m.

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: malenysportspark@gmail.com

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

JP Services have returned to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre at 17 Bicentenary Lane,Maleny.

Hours are 9.30-12.30

Monday to Friday.

Brought to you by the ‘JP in the Community’ team’. https://www.malenync.org.au/

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Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top”

“Back on the road” ….. continuing on with my mission!

More donations for the R.F.D.S

I have just had a bit of time enjoying a bit of peace and quiet in the rolling green hills of Maleny before heading back out to the Isa to continue heading up towards Darwin then down to Adelaide in the tractor.

Whilst at home I took some time to have a watch of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia TV show. It’s a pretty good show, I’ve also watched a lot of the original one from the 1980. Whilst I’m humble It makes me proud to know that before the age of 21 I’ve raised over $100,000 for the real RFDS.

With no tertiary hospitals outside of Perth the people of West Australia rely on the R. F.D.S to be available in to get all the patients in the state to definitive care quicker.

“Slim has been “Awarded”

Mack Trucks have got the power you need to take on tough jobs. Old Slim the tractor has now taken me on a journey around Australia and has been described as being, “Built like a Mack Truck”.

As such he has now been adorned with a prized silver Mack Truck Bulldog. Now that is a great privilege.

Be a real “Mate”

Make sure that you look after your mates - Treat them all well!.

There are no places for bullies or abusers in this life.

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Congratulations Danyelle Haigh 'Giddy Up' on your new TV program “Outback Farm” which can be found on SEVEN Mate on Tuesdays at 8.30p.m.

One of the best investments on my camp is my solar. It powers my fridge and freezer 24/7 and hardly ever needs to be mucked with. Only real maintenance is every few weeks climbing up to clean the dust off the panels and regularly checking the volts on the controller screen.

What to do after this trip?

I have been thinking about what my next adventure will be after this cause is finished.

Can anyone recommend a Truck driving school to do a HC course (semi licence) in Darwin or anywhere in the NT?

There’s a high chance that I’m gonna need it to do my next adventure once this trip is finished. I just wanting to get my HC done soon so in another 12 months I can potentially go for my road train licence.

I’ll let you know soon what I am thinking.

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Maleny Branch of E.S. & A. Bank 2023

The first bank in Maleny was the ES & A (English, Scottish and Australian) Bank which started up as an agency of the Nambour Branch in 1906. It was located in part of the Maleny Co-operative Store, at 15 Maple St, where Boxsells is today. Today it's on the site of Medicine on Maple.

The bank shifted into a new building, as shown in this photo in 1923. The new building was situated next door to the Co-operative Store.

The Maleny Branch was opened after the Manager of Nambour Branch, Mr. Mr Arthur Bennett recommended branches be opened in Maleny aand Eumundi.

This Photo is dated 1923 Second Bank. It was contributed by Maleny Historical Memories Archive. See more story inside!.