Friday, 4 December 2020
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Maleny Businesses surviving and thriving Whilst 2020 has been a difficult year for most local businesses and as the year comes to an end many businesses are looking back to see where they could improve their services and are in fact expanding.
work on the new café and fromagerie and will be bringing a bigger and brighter store, a new menu and more of our signature gelato and sorbet for which The Maleny Food Company has become well known.
This is in contrast to many Queensland companies who are continuing to collapse by the dozen despite the state’s economy slowly recovering from the devastating COVID-19 shutdown.
Maleny Newsagency has already moved into what was originally the old post office building in Maple Street.
A number of local businesses have taken some of the down time to actually expand. Maple Street Co-op which is a member own organic retail outlet and has traded in Maple Street Maleny for over 41 years. It has now expanded into the premises next door which previously was the premises of Colin James fine foods. Colin James fine foods has now moved down the road into the former Maleny Newsagency building at 29 Maple Street. This business is now known as Maleny Food Company. The Team is super excited to get to
Each of these businesses are making moves in order to expand but they are not the only ones to expand.
has expanded into the neighbouring shop and will expand trading to include a late night venue, something that Maleny has lacked up to now. And that is not all - around in Coral Street new owners of Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies, Andrea and Mark Porter have also been busy reviewing their services and products thus they are now stocking a much larger range of rural products and domestic hardware item both for agriculture and the home DIY’er.
Across the road from Maleny Street Co-Op is the popular Shotgun Coffee Shop & Cafe. Owner Kelly Robson said that they were expanding into a neighbouring vacant shop at two
Mark said that they have now also installed a well stocked garden section. This has come at a time when the COVID 19 lockdown led many people to look towards starting or improving their home gardens.
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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston Your waste turns to electricity!
The Sunshine Coast Council is now converting waste to electricity at its Caloundra Renewable Energy Facility.
In a first for the region, the facility at 99 Pierce Ave, Bells Creek creates enough energy to power 1200 homes 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The facility was officially opened on the 24th November 2020. The facility is linked to the power grid, and generates 7000 megawatt hours of renewable electricity per annum, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 41,000 tonnes each year, which is the equivalent to removing approximately 9000 cars from the road. Our general rubbish disposed of at the landfill releases biogas as it decomposes, which is made up of 50 per cent methane – a potent greenhouse gas 28 times more harmful than carbon dioxide Previously, the landfill biogas was combusted via a biogas flare and released into the atmosphere. This scheme reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the landfill by approximately 41,000 tonnes each year. With this scheme for every tonne of waste deposited at the Caloundra landfill, there are no net greenhouse gas emissions.
Land Purchase Maleny COUNCIL previously purchased 65 hectares of land adjoining the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve and is in the early stages of developing a plan for its future use. Before further planning is undertaken, we need to
fully understand the attributes, values and constraints of the site and determine if establishing an ecological park is feasible and how it may function. This comprehensive assessment will take place during the next 12 months and future planning is proposed to involve a broad range of stakeholders. I will continue to keep you updated.
Track our Flying Foxes As the weather warms up and more flying-foxes arrive on the Sunshine Coast, council has called on the community to help track the animals’ movements and feeding habits by joining the citizen science project Bats in Backyard Council’s long-term goal is to identify highly suitable low-conflict areas to encourage flying-foxes to roost in long-term. Identifying where they are already feeding and what they are feeding on, we can get closer to finding suitable low-conflict areas and making sure there is suitable food there to encourage flying-foxes to stay long-term. To take part in this project simply download the Clean Air and Urban Landscapes (CAUL) Urban Wildlife’ app from the web site: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/caul-urban-wildlife/ id1191143587
and log any sightings of flying-foxes over the weekend from Saturday November 28 to Sunday November 29, 2020.
Queensland Smoking Laws
I have been asked to publish the following information in regards to building entrances. From 1 September 2016, the no-smoking area at non-residential building entrances extends from 4
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To contact Cr Winston Johnston. - winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston to 5 metres. This includes entrances to government buildings, commercial buildings, shopping centres, banks and other non-residential buildings. The smoking ban includes the use of all smoking products, including electronic cigarettes.
Down to earth fun these school holidays School’s out for summer. Don’t forget that the Sunshine Coast Council has a free program of down to earth fun ready for nature loving families, all summer long. More information is available on the Sunshine Coast Council web site.
The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Maleny Visitor Information Centre Christmas Party
Covid restrictions ended just in time for about 70 volunteers from the Maleny Visitors Information Centre to “kick up their heels” for once in 2020 at their Christmas get together at the Maleny RSL Hall on December 2nd. Fun and frivolity were the orders of the day and for once they were not telling others “where to go”.
All members were most interested to learn about some of the serious attributes of elephants from an
elephant expert and also about the banana slug. It is most interesting just how things work in nature.
Next year will be a brighter year with a lot less stress for everyone and that will be enjoyable.
As there was no Santa present there was no-one sitting on knees and all COVID safety precautions were take. MIC Volunteers wish you all a Marry Christmas and a safeChristmas break.
Maleny Businesses surviving and thriving (Continued from Page 1) Maleny Dairies has recently had a multi-million dollar upgrade during the period when the COVID lockdown was at its height. Maleny Dairies is a local family owned and operated business and provides employment to many Maleny residents as well as support some of the remaining local dairying families.. All of this expansion means that extra services are now available for Maleny residents and
visiting tourists alike. It is part of Maleny Dairies strategy to continue to expand so that dairying families from other surrounding areas can also be assisted.
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The expansion of these businesses means that there is some growth in the possibility of extra local employment. This extra employment means that more people can live and work within the Maleny District. It also means that more money can be spent locally. This all ties in with the present Maleny Chamber of Commerce shop local promotion; “live, love, shop Maleny” and their introduction of a Maleny Specific debit card. All is looking good for 2021! Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 3
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Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Inc Is an incorporated umbrella organisation whose aims are to promote. sport and recreation facilities for Maleny and surrounding districts.
Maleny Golf Club on World Stage Aussie Golf Icon Launches Maleny Course On Global Stage
Adam Scott, the world’s number 6-ranked golfer, launched Maleny’s golf course onto a global stage last Friday using his Instagram profile to live broadcast a 9-hole match-play round with good friend and club promanager Wayne Perske. Billed as “Nine Holes with a Mate” Adam, 39, joked, chatted about strategy and answered questions posted on-line while riding solo in a cart during the 80-minute social media event viewed by thousands of fans around the world.
just want people to come and experience it with a game.” The broadcast was Scott’s first attempt at live streaming using Instagram and he has promised to use the platform to show off more “hidden gems” like Maleny on the Sunshine Coast where he grew up playing golf. Wayne said Adam’s generosity and patronage had given Maleny Golf Club a “massive credibility boost” which had put the course on the international golfing map.
Scott’s generosity as a result of his friendship with Wayne Perske. “Adam is a true ambassador for the sport and a great Queenslander, and we can’t thank him enough for the boost he has provided during these difficult economic times,” he said. “So many golf fans will now be motivated to add Maleny Golf Club’s course to their playing bucket list as a result of this unexpected but very welcome media exposure Adam has provided.”
Follow Maleny Golf Club at https://www.facebook.com/malenygolfclub/ The 2013 Masters’ champ has been at home on the Sunshine Coast with his family during the pandemic lockdown away from tournament golf and welcomed Wayne’s recent invitation to play at Maleny’s 18-hole course. Adam, who played the course beforehand with Wayne and son Billy, some other lucky juniors and his father Phil, said the charm and appeal of Maleny’s Par 68 golf course was that it was created and maintained by an army of volunteers. “Maleny is a really fun story that I stumbled across through Wayne. The passion of the membership has given a real heartbeat to this club,” Adam said. “They deserve a lot of credit and I http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com
“It was a fantastic experience, not only for me, but for our golf club during these times when everyone’s doing it a bit tough with social distancing in place,” Wayne said after the match which the “Maleny Masters” duo squared. “Australia’s doing a fantastic job because one thing we can all still do (almost everywhere) is get out and play some golf.” Club President Jeff Kruse said the committee and membership had been overwhelmed by Adam’s
To ensure Covid-19 social distancing protocols were observed the club urged members to watch the match at home online and asked Maleny police to be present while Adam was on the course. The assignment proved to be an enjoyable and trouble-free country outing for the officers on duty. The course, serviced by a top-drawer maintenance facility, is comprised of two Par 5s, 10 Par 4s and 6 Par 3s featuring unique revetted greenside bunkering, Tiffdwarf Bermuda Grass greens and Kikuyu fairways within a peaceful, scenic hinterland setting. Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 4
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What to do after an accident? Who remembers this icon of the auto industry - The VW Beetle The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the oldest nameplates in automotive history which is still in use today. Auto legend Ferdinand Porsche was contracted to create a cheap, reliable "people's car" (or "Volks Wagen") in 1933. VW’s history stretches all the way back to 1934, when development work started in earnest in Germany. The first batch of finalised cars were birthed in 1938 in Germany and 80 years later the last “Bug” the last ‘Bug’ rolled off the factory line in Puebla, Mexico on July 13th. 2019. In all over 25 million “Beetles” were produced world-wide.
At Maleny ARC, nothing is left to chance. No detail is overlooked, and we constantly look for ways to improve our processes to streamline the repair cycle time. The MARC team of dedicated Spray Painters has an uncompromising focus on quality paint finishe using specialised spray equipment and state-of-theart spray booths. All of this for a first class finish.
The Beetle was a popular “first car” for younger drivers because of the total costs of running and maintaining the vehicle, but Hollywood also played a key role with the release of "The Love Bug,”movie featuring "Herbie" the plucky race car with a mind of its own. Now one of these quirky little vehicles is about to begin a new life as we at Maleny Accident Repair Centre set about to do a full rebuild of it. Watch our facebook page for continuing photos: https://www.facebook.com/ malenysmash
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Maleny Paint Supplies 6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny.
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Looking for a durable counter top for home
Liquid Glass is what you need!
Another example of a product that is proudly Australian family owned and made comes from the Norglass range of products. This is Liquid Glass. It is a water clear pour-on glass finish for bars, table tops and decoupage applications. Gives that ‘liquid glass look’. It has excellent adhesion, it is also abrasion resistance and flexibility. It is commonly used by local woodcrafters to fill holes in timber, but can also be used in concrete or for decoupage applications.
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To find out more about the liquid glass product and the colourants visit the Norglass web sites at:
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and download the Liquid Glass product data safety sheet at the bottom. It has all the necessary instructions, including mixing proportions and drying times.
This table in the photo was was treated using Liquid Glass to fill in the imperfections in the wood and then coated in Northane for a fantastic finish by HSC student Cooper Vallance who was completing a woodwork art and design project. It is becoming more popular for use in making jewellery. You can preserve pressed, dried or fresh flowers by adding several coats of liquid glass to them. You can then create jewellery from these preserved pieces or add them to scrapbooks or keepsakes. Another use is to coat pressed flower art work after it is complete. Specialised colourants can be added to Liquid Glass to enhance your design. Colourant comes in five main colours, Red, Black, Blue, Green, Yellow and can be mixed to create your own colour. Check out the instructional video at https://youtu.be/H6_pg6zsOv4 These products are available at Maleny Paint Supplies, 6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny.
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One Stop Mechanical Services Shop Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises
Inside hot cars not for “child minding” Leaving small children inside cars alone is not a child care option. Children are particularly at risk because they can lose fluid quickly, become dehydrated and suffer from heatstroke. The latest death of a child left inside of a car in Cairns shows just how dangerous it is. The RACQ said that tests showed there is no safe situation in which to leave children unattended in a vehicle as car interiors can reach up to 75 degrees on a typically Brisbane day of 32.5 degrees. The RACQ spokesperson also said, “Tinted windows, a sunshade, or even the windows slightly open, fails to reduce the cabin temperature by a significant amount. On a hot day, a car parked in direct sunlight may reach temperatures that are dangerous to a child in less than one hour.
Always do a check of the vehicle is empty before remote locking – it is easy to make a mistake and accidentally lock them in. Your One Stop Shop for Automotive Repairs – you don’t need to do the running around, we do it for you!:.
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Maple Street Meats Specialising in quality product and service.
Shop2/4 Maple Street, Maleny
5429 6499
When only the best will do!Ingredients
Recipes from Jeremi
100g pkt plum paste 8 whole star anise 125ml (1/2 cup) fresh orange juice, strained 125ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 7-8kg whole leg ham, on the bone 6-8 small apples
Blair’s Recipe Notes
The ham can be glazed and cooked the night before. Allow to cool then store in the fridge (as below). To store leftover ham, lay the rind over the glazed section, cover with a damp tea towel and store in the fridge in a ham bag or pillowcase. Simply Enjoy!
Sticky apple and plum-glazed ham Step 1 Preheat oven to 170C/150C fan forced. Place an oven shelf in the lowest position, removing other shelves. Line a large roasting pan with baking paper. Place a wire rack on top and pour enough water into pan until just under the rack but not touching. Step 2 Place the plum paste, star anise, orange juice, maple syrup and Dijon in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until paste has dissolved. Bring to the boil then simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until syrupy. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool and thicken Step 3 Use a sharp knife to cut around the ham shank, about 10cm from end. Run knife around the edge of the ham. Gently lift the rind off in 1 piece by running your fingers between the rind and the fat. Step 4 Use a mandoline to thinly slice the apples crossways. . Brush the top of the ham with a little glaze. Place the apple slices on top, slightly overlapping. Use toothpicks to secure, where necessary. Arrange star anise randomly over apple slices. Step 5 Transfer the ham to prepared wire rack in pan. Wrap the shank in foil. Brush one-third of the remaining glaze over apples. Bake for 40 minutes. Brush again with half of the remaining glaze and bake for a further 40 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks. Step 6 Brush the ham with half the remaining glaze and bake for 20 minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze and bake for a further 20 minutes or until the apples are golden and sticky. Set aside for 30 minutes to rest before slicing to serve.
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We will be closing over the Christmas Break - 24.12.2020 until 11.01.2021
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Collard’s Curse
How Kikuyu Grass was Introduced to the Range
Here’s another interesting article from the archives of the Maleny Historical Society. "The effects of drought on the stock-sustaining capacity of the softer grasses were most marked and the toll of the 1919 drought were long remembered. Immediately following this drought, the late Alfred Collard introduced kikuyu grass (pennisetum clandestinum) a native of South Africa. It was from the original planting in Australia at the Wollingbar Experiment Farm. He brought 8 runners of Kikuyu grass with him and thus began Maleny’s and the Dairy Industry’s long association with what became known by those with gardens or cultivations the doubtful distinction of being called “Collard’s Curse” – through its habit of over-running
cultivation areas, which suited it ideally on account of the looser soil.
However it helped the farmers survive many a dry period. Its popularity spread and eventually displaced the the cultivation of cow cane for winter feeding, on account of its thick coverage, and it greatly reduced the incidence of losses via drought, through its blanketing effect on the surface of the ground and the amount of roughage it provides. As the farms became more established, the surface stone, mainly of basaltic origin, was gathered to allow for more intensive pasture management, and the working of renovation implements over the pastures which became ‘root-bound”
The photos here shows Edgar and Edward Lawley cutting cane to feed their cows in 1916. Fred Porter recorded that sugar cane was the fi rst crop planted on the range, “bullock fodder” as it was called by Francis Dunlop. Then Buffalo couch grass was introduced. Paspalum arrived about 1903 and Rhodes grass soon after. There
through carrying too heavy a plant population. The introduction of soft English grasses to provide winter grazing was tried with a mature of success in favourable conditions. The mixture consisted of mainly Rye grasses, Cocksfoot, white Dutch clover, and red clover to provide summer grazing. Various trials with artificial fertilisers indicated the nitrogen deficiency of the area but the response to super-phosphate was not as marked as in other areas. Liming corrected the high acidity of the soil to some extent and led to better growth. An increasing interest is being taken in the application of lime and artificial fertilisers and it may well become an accepted part of normal farm practice.”
was a severe drought in 1919 and in the early 1920s, Alfred Collard introduced the Kikuyu grass that proved to be so hardy and nutritious for cattle. The Howard tractor (also pictured) belonged to Gerald Thomasson, and is believed to be one of the first tractors on the Maleny Range. Farmers used to plant winter crops for their farm animals, but after kikuyu was introduced, horse teams found it difficult to plough. This tractor is on display as part of their collection at the Maleny Historical Village.
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(From the Maleny Co-Operative Dairy Assoc. Ltd Golden Jubilee book 1905 - 1955) Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 10
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Police News ATM Crime Spree Sunshine Coast Detectives from the Nambour Criminal Investigation Branch have charged two men alleged to have been involved in the theft of thousands of dollars from Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located at recycling plants across the state’s south east. On June 6 where two offenders allegedly used cutting tools to force open an ATM at the location. The pair then fled with more than $20,000 in cash. The pair were located on the Bruce Highway, Glass House Mountains. They were located with several sets of “Jaws of Life” equipment previously stolen from a business atParkinson. A bit of a look back into the past with this photo from 1959 at the Wooloowin State School. Policeman in the photo is Sgt. Bill English with Constable Dangerfield in the background. They travelled around Brisbane schools carrying out Road Safety lessons. Both Sergeant English and Constable Dangerfield became house-hold names from the point of school road safety lessons and many people today would still remember those lessons. Sgt English would also be known as the “Whistling Cop” working the Fortitude Valley Five ways traffic point beside Senior Constable Dickie Daniels. Check out the changes in clothing styles and bike styles. This photo came from the “Lost Brisbane” Album of the John Oxley Library.
Public Astronomy Night at Maleny Golf Club! The Brisbane Astronomical Society is delighted to once more offer a public stargazing night on Saturday 12th December at the Maleny Golf Club. Be there promptly by sunset (6:30) for the laser guided tours and satellite spotting – then it’s onto telescope viewing through the largest public accessible telescopes in South East Queensland. This will be a moonless night, concentrating on deep sky objects only visible on these nights. Weather permitting, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will all be on view. No knowledge or equipment is necessary, just bring your curiosity. All ages and abilities are welcome! The public session will conclude at 9.00 pm. Organisers ask that all attendees park on the road and walk in, as car lights will impair the night vision essential for these Dark Sky events. Sorry, but no pets as they are a tripping hazard in the night. Donations are appreciated but not compulsory. We suggest $5 per person or $10 per family. All proceeds go to expenses incurred running these nights. Members of the Brisbane Astronomical Society and/or the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance are free. IMPORTANT - Weather update will occur on Sunshine Coast Astronomy-QLD Facebook page in the days leading up to the event, so please do check this page before turning up at: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastAstronomyQLD
ALL COVID RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY. MAKE SURE YOU ARE UP TO DATE WITH PRESENT RESTRICTIONS AT https://www.qld.gov.au/.../public.../movements-gatherings
Please bring hand sanitizer and sign the register when you come. BYO food and drink. (No alcohol).
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Maleny RFB
Maleny SES
Volunteer group
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As the weather continues to heat up the fire rating for our area will continue to rise. Already we have seen fires burning in the Beerwah area. There is presently a Local Fire Ban in the Sunshine Coast Council Region. At this time the ban will remain in place until 11.55pm Monday (7/12). Keep up to date with presently burning rural fires visit the Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/QldFireandEmergencyServices/
A Massive thank you to Ashlee Jensen and Olin Stratford for all your assistance, knowledge and equipment to make a recruitment video for Maleny Group. Here is a couple of photos of today’s mock rescue at Gardners Falls. Also thank you to the boys Charlie and Henry Stratford for being our casualties. And thanks to the team for making this happen. Can’t wait to see the finished team wrap-up in a couple of weeks. Massive thanks to Rob and the Team at Maleny Supa IGA for the on going support that you have shown our group. Maleny SES has now received a Lifetec Rescue Training Dummy. This vital piece equipment will help prepare our crews in various situations to which they will respond.
The Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) is a “not-for-profit, community, volunteer, emergency service organisation that is enabled by both State and local governments to assist local communities in times of need. The basic concept is one of self-help and mutual assistance.
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An Old Codger’s Thoughts
The Wages of War Australians send their “sons and daughters” to war to fight battles on their behalf. Many of those send do not have the opportunity to decide “yes of no” to having to go - they are just sent on “our” mission. Furthermore, most of them have been on repetitive 3 to 6 month deployment cycles, with no time in between to rest and reset back to “normalcy,” before being sent on yet another deployment to clock up many more kills. War is a “dirty” business and now “we armchair critics” for our own personal motives want to oversee those who have actually been sent to carry out our business. Death happens in war and often it is about“ kill or be killed”. There is a large difference between “war crimes and regretful incidents” that happen during the heat of the battle. Don’t be too quick to make decisions about we are being fed in the daily news about the actions of some Australian soldiers - you weren’t there. Already from the comfort of their western privileged lounge rooms, journalists, politicians and lawyers are presently wanting to hold to account men who had to make life and death decisions in the blink of an eye, and nobody to give any advice about the situation as it was then was. Already I can see you rolling your eyes and saying “why does he want to protect murderers?”
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As I previously said; War is messy. Death happens there. Soldiers kill people. Being killed hurts. Governments send them to war to kill people. Australians, including you vote for those governments and expect them to carry out what is best for Australia. Perhaps those who now want to have their “bobs worth” in attacking the Australian soldiers who made very serious decisions on all our behalf should be conscripted for a reality check. Remember those soldiers who returned from tours of duty in Vietnam only to have university students, union members and some others to protest about those soldiers - they could not have help having to carry out their duties any more than the soldiers committed to Afghanistan. All these soldiers are and were people just doing what you and I asked of them, no more and no less. They deserve natural justice and not be prejudged about these incidents of war! http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com
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Local Groups News There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires! Zonta Club of Blackall Range News
Maleny Park Run
Each November the ZONTA Club of Blackall Range assembles 'refuge packs' made up of essential toiletries and other products to be distributed to local Sunshine Coast refuges for women escaping domestic violence.
The Maleny ParkRun is on on Saturday 19th December 2020 between 6.45am and 8.30a.m. Its free for all registered ParkRun participants
When they leave their premises who often leave with only the clothes they are wearing. The club's VicePresident and Service and Fundraising Chair, June Robson recently delivered these packs, Christmas presents and bags of toilet paper rolls to refuge houses: Sunshine Sanctuary and Kyabra Community Association. This follows the recent “Zonta says NO to domestic violence” walk in which many members took part! This walk led into the campaign of 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence which runs between November 25th and December 10th. Both men and women can experience substantial levels of violence Representatives from Sunshine Sanctuary and Kyabra Community Association wish to pass on their appreciation and gratitude to the club. The Zonta Club of the Blackall Range wish to thank all the members and non-members who donated items toward the refuge packs.
It winds between the Platypus Mile on the Obi and the picturesque Maleny Golf Course around a 5 kilometre route. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. To register visit the web site and complete the form at: https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/? section=form
A Christmas Concert in Maleny
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT - ‘King of Kings’ will be presented by St George’s Anglican Parish on Saturday 5 December, 2020 at 4p.m.. The concert features locals, Km Kirkman, Beth Allen, Barrie and Pam Woods, Kerry Milner, Denise Steele, Judi and Chris Ross-Smith, Trish Bagshore and friends. It’s starting to feel like Christmas! Limited numbers of tickets will be available. Zoom link available for $15 and the link will be provided on receipt of payment. Booking details at the link. https://www.trybooking.com/book/sessions? eid=603634
Information here. is. supplied. by Maleny Cultural & Historical Society Inc "To collect, store, preserve, restore and display examples of past life in Maleny so we can effectively tell and show the story of our community. Address:
Phone :
7 Bryce Lane, Maleny.
(07) 5499 9030.
Web Address: http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com
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Vision is to “To Save and Display Maleny's History”
Ruddle’s Bulk Milk Tank Pictured is Queensland’s first bulk milk tank, owned by Phil Ruddle of Reesville. Made of stainless steel, it held 400 gallons of milk, or 1,514L. In 1960 The Maleny Co-Operative Dairy Assn Factory started producing casein and 80 of the district’s 280 farmers produced milk for casein production.
The tank is displayed next to Lawley House at the Pioneer Village.
Production ceased in 1978 when the Maleny Factory amalgamated with the Caboolture Dairy Co-op. The tank was damaged when it fell off the back of Ruddle’s truck and into their dam – it was full of milk!
First car in Maleny - 23.11.1913
The Maleny Historical Society provided this photo taken on the 23 November 1913 when the first motor car came to Maleny. It was a Cadillic V8 driven by
Charlie Edlundt, son of the Caloundra Lighthouse Keeper. The car was owned by Mrs Norman Williamson. It was taken outside Sallaway's Boarding House, now 37 Maple Street. The boarding house was demolished C1950 and 3 shops were built. This is where the Co-op store is and where Colin James' was. Passengers were Charlie Edlundt in driving seat, Billy King next. Effie Sallaway, Trinkner, Bell Clark, Andy McLean, Mr Harding standing. Bates and Sallaway children standing at Bate’s gate.
Timely Warning for Pets Staff for Maleny Veterinary Services in Coral Street, Maleny have issued a timely warning for those with pets. With the relatively mild winter and the recent wet weather, followed then by warm weather; this is the ideal time for ticks to be out in force. Ticks can cause severe illness and, unfortunately, often death. . Be sure your pets are up to date with their tick prevention. http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com
CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
Local State Member for Glasshouse Mr. Andrew Powell is spreading the joy this Christmas with ten festive hampers to hand out. All you need to do is message him your name, address and let him know what you’ll be doing to spread the joy this Christmas. You can message him and nominate yourself, a friend, family member, neighbour ... anyone! T’S & C’s: Hamper recipients must live in the Glass House electorate. Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 16
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Maleny Aussie Day Expo 2021 Cancelled
The Covid situation whilst easing in Qld, is still impacting on community events both large and small. Here is the latest update from the Chairman of the Expo Committee, Rick Vickers, regards the cancellation of the popular Hinterland Aussie Day Expo that so many community groups participate in on Australia Day at the Showgrounds each year, "We regret to advise that, despite our best efforts in planning the activities and detailing the many procedures required, the Hinterland Aussie Day Expo will be cancelled for 2021. Despite some hard work in planning and taking advice and suggestions from Sunshine Coast Council, Queensland Health, Maleny Show Society and staff from TS CENTAUR, we have found that the procedures and restrictions to be imposed due to COVID 19 would be too much of a burden to conduct the three hour Expo event. However, for those wishing to still do something on Australia Day in Maleny, I understand the APEX Big Breakfast is still being planned at the Showgrounds, as is the Australian Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony at TS CENTAUR. You should contact both those organisations if you wish to attend as individual citizens/residents. On behalf of the Expo organising committee, we realise that this cancellation is a disappointment to many, however even a scaled down version cannot guarantee your health and safety. We look forward (eagerly) to planning for the 2022 event and will keep you posted as to developments.”
All About Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club At the recent Open Day held at the Maleny Historic Society Precinct one of the vehicles on display within the Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club was a Halfinger light 4WD. This was just one of many rare vehicles on display, These vehicles are very rare. The Haflinger is a small, lightweight, four wheel drive, high mobility cab over vehicle about 3.5 m long and 1.5 m wide, powered by a 64 cc flat twin horizontally opposed, rear mounted, air-cooled engine. The vehicle weighing around 600kg can be lifted by four strong people and yet can carry a load of 500kg. The trucks were manufactured between 1959 and 1975 The Australian Army had 46 Haflinger vehicles which were each equipped with a dedicated trailer unit and were often allocated to RAEME units where typically an individual craftsman, like artillery artificers, would use the vehicle to carry tools and other equipment around the field attending to technical servicing of weapons platforms and fighting vehicles. Haflingers feature in the 1971 Doctor Who story Colony in Space. It is said that the name “Haflinger” originates from a horse breed of the same name. What you learn at Maleny Museum Open Days!
Information here. is. supplied. by Maleny Cultural & Historical Society Inc "To collect, store, preserve, restore and display examples of past life in Maleny so we can effectively tell and show the story of our community. Address:
7 Bryce Lane, Maleny.
Phone : (07) 5499 9030. Web Address: http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com
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PO Box 5, Maleny Qld 4552 email:
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Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies Hardware - Farm Supplies - Pet Products - Garden - Fencing - Camping
Andrea & Mark Porter 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.
The signs of spring are beginning to happen around us as the days lengthen and the earth begins to warm…
Now is an ideal time to check out our new “Garden Section”
Mi-Feed is a boutique stock feed mill on the Sunshine Coast at Yandina. In operation since 1979 we were the first to incorporate the micronisation process into the manufacture of stock feed. There is a Mi Feed product for your animals - be it chooks, beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, pigs or goats and don't want to handle a different feed for all of them. Mi-Feed has developed a number of lines that have a multi species purpose. Singular micronised grains such as barley or our ever popular Hobby Farm Mix. Because the micronisation process
gelatinises the starch before it is consumed, the harmful affects of high grain feeding, such as founder, acidosis and overheating are dramatically reduced thus providing a “cool” source of energy to the animal. Check out the Mi Feed range, including Pasture Boost Pallets at Maleny Rural Traders
To find out more about the range of Mi Feed products visit: https://www.mi-feed.com.au/news/
To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site: https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products
Phone. 07 5494 2302
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31 Coral Street, Maleny Queensland 4552, Australia Like us on Facebook for up-to-date special offers and upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/Maleny-Hardware-Rural-Supplies-102339257834353/ http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com
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Sustainable Living & Gardens With Grahame Staines
DO WE ONLY EAT HALF OF WHAT WE GROW?
We propagate seeds, we plant seedlings, we maintain and water our gardens, but do we only eat half of what we grow. This is something that I think about now on a daily basis and when I walk through our gardens each morning, I'm conscious of what I can pick and eat that day.
Believe it or not, the plants will thank you for it because they will produce more fruit. Please be aware though, some leaves, like tomato leaves for one are toxic and I wouldn't be suggesting you eat anything that has been sprayed, so it's important to be sure of the edible ones.
All are ground digging and all smash our gardens constantly.
Sweet potato leaves, pea shoots, carrot leaves, small cabbage leaves, small broccoli leaves, cauliflower leaves and stems, radish leaves, beetroot leaves, turnip leaves, brussel sprouts leaves, kohlrabi leaves and lots lots more that we don't consider.
Some would say it's rabbit food, but add some of these leaves to a sandwich or wrap with a squirt of mayo and a slice of cold meat and I believe you will change your mind.
This is the only way we have beat this problem. Shade cloth protects our garden and also acts well as a mulch. It lets light in, water through, stops weeds and eliminates our problem with wildlife totally.
Consider doubling your harvest this way and getting the most out of what we grow. GROW FOOD AT HOME Keeping wildlife out of our gardens. This has been an ongoing experiment for us because we have had an invasion of wildlife in the past six month. Bandicoots, Antechinus, Bush Turkeys are just a few of our local animals visiting us nightly
We have tried Chilli Powder, Mustard Powder, Garlic Spray, Mustard Sprays and Traps will some success but the regular attention is time consuming and costly.
Whether it creates other problems with our soil, can't answer that one yet. Time will tell. The only thing I can say is, it's good to go out into our gardens every morning and see them untouched.
For those interested in growing their own fresh produce why not join this site to follow people from all around the world who also wish to grow they own produce.
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Rock on at the Maleny Christmas Concert!
For decades Maleny has hosted an awesome Christmas Festival and Street Party in Maple Street. Well the town will be rocking on again this Christmas, however due to Covid regulations, the 2020 venue will be at the Maleny Showgrounds on Friday, December 11 from 6pm. The concert features four hours of great musical entertainment and Christmas spirit, including Gemma Kirby, Lucy Gallant and legend Kelly Cork.
Don’t forget to bring your own picnic blanket or chairs to sit on the big oval or the hill and enjoy this fantastic Christmas and end-of-year concert. There’s plenty of food – gates open 5pm so you can grab a bite to eat from the famous
Lions sausage sizzle stand and Maleny Neighbourhood Centre’s curry bowls and sweets.
Rotary of Maleny will be running a bar with beers/wine/premixed spirit drinks and soft drinks for sale. Have your photo taken with Santa and Mrs Claus in exchange for a gold coin donation, with monies donated to the Maleny Flexi School. Organisers are giving away 2x $100 Maleny Gift Cards for the best dressed Christmas Adult (18 and above) and the best dressed Christmas Child (17 and younger). Maleny Blackall Range Lions will be selling their famous
Christmas Cakes and puddings. Maleny Gift Cards will be on sale too, so you can start your Christmas shopping, and the monster raffle for the School P&C will be drawn! So get your tickets and come on down to the Maleny Showgrounds on Friday, December 11 for plenty of festive fun. Gates open at 5.00 pm. Tickets are only $5 and children 10 years and under are free. Tickets are available online at http://www.ticketebo.com.au/ malenychristmasconcer or phone Nicole on 0404 232 770. You must have a ticket due to strict Covid Safety Regulations for the organisers, Maleny Commerce. Because of the Covid Safety Plan, ALL Attendees must be registered, even kids under 10 who have free entry, so please register all children 10 and under as free tickets, as they too must have a ticket to enter the grounds. 20% of any Maleny Chamber of Commerce profit will be donated to Maleny Flexi School.
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Maleny Christmas Event! n Friday, December 11th from 6p.m. the Maleny Show-ground will be buzzing with the Maleny Christmas Music Concert.
Members of Maleny Commerce came up with the idea to help bring the Christmas spirit to town, as this years usual Christmas Festival in Maple Street is unable to go ahead. http://www.hinterlandgrapevine.com
Also at the same time and date the Maleny Singers will be holding their Christmas Carols concert at the Maleny RSL. These will be great opportunities to see out 2020 and prepare to introduce a much better 2021. Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 20
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THIS Weeks JOKE At a wedding ceremony, the pastor asked if anyone had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom, it was their time to stand up and talk, or forever hold their peace. The moment of utter silence was broken by a young beautiful woman carrying a child. She started walking toward the pastor slowly. Everything quickly turned to chaos. The bride slapped the groom. The groom's mother fainted.
The groomsmen started giving each other looks and wondering how best to help save the situation. The pastor asked the woman, "Can you tell us why you came forward? you have to say?"
What do
The woman replied, "We can't hear at the back.” Note: Too many people get their exercise by jumping to conclusions!
Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% true. - No Bulls##t” This morning I was sitting on a park bench next to a homeless man. I started a conversation by asking him how he ended up this way. He said, "Up until last week, I had it all. I had plenty to eat, my clothes were washed and pressed, I had a roof over my head, I had TV and Internet, and I went to the gym, the pool, and the library. I was working on my MBA on-line. I had no bills and no debt. I even had full medical coverage. I was living the dream" he sighed heavily. "It slips away so quickly" I felt sorry for him, so I asked, "What happened, Drugs, Alcohol, Divorce, Market crash, Death in the family?" "Oh no, nothing like that," he said. “I got out of prison."
Some School Holiday Activities There's a mystery going down in the rainforest at Mary Cairncross - some of the plants are strangling each other and others are under threat from a mysterious killer! Use your detective skills to find out what's happening. Meet the cast of botanical characters that inhabit Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Find out more about the: •
good guys
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villains
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missing
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most wanted
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cooperating cartels.
These are the ones who make up the rainforest melodrama. Learn more about their modus operandi for survival.
What a great idea
The new exhibition has been launched just in time for the school holidays and will run until April 2021.
The seat pictured is situated at the Beaudesert RSL Club.
Kids will enjoy practicing their detective skills in Junior Ranger: Operation Botanica.
What a great idea and a way of remembering every day those who served for us all
An exciting line up of speakers and art exhibitions have also been planned. More details at the Mary Cairncross website.
How could a seat similar to this be located somewhere in Maleny to remind us about those who served for us all?
Note: The Rainforest Discovery Centre will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, otherwise open daily between 9.30am-3.30pm.
“take a seat and moment of silence”
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Who
Remembers
this?
Harvey Carter Horse Drawn Vehicles The building where David Linton now creates beautiful, handcrafted, timber fine furniture and local timber artworks used to house Harvey Carter’s Horse Drawn Vehicle Company. Harvey restored old horse drawn vehicles, sulkies, wagons, and Cobb and Co coaches. Harvey Carter was a Motor dealer, a Real Estate agent, and horse drawn vehicle enthusiast.
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