Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 05.04.2024

Division 5 Councillor

Mr. Winston Johnston is returned

New Mayor is Rosanna Natoli

Counting in the 2024 Sunshine Coast Council elections revealed that there were many close positions, however Maleny Division 5 Councillor Winstone Johnston has been returned with lead of 1181 votes from the Greens Party candidate, Tracy Burton from a total vote count of 21552 electors

The new Sunshine Coast Mayor will be Ms Rosanna Napoli who will replace the outgoing Mayor Mr. Mark Jamison who did not recontest the position.

Is this important for we, the local residents? Well, a few new faces anda new Mayor will give the council a new beginning and an ability to implement new ideas for Sunshine Coast residents.

New Mayor Ms Rosanna Natoli said, “Our focus is very much on supporting our community and collectively doing our best to

improve lives in our region and ensure it continues to thrive into the future.”

She continued to say that the Sunshine Coast is facing enormous growth, which brings challenges, but also tremendous opportunities. The area now has the chance to make the Sunshine Coast a better place for us all, and for future generations.

the defining period in respect to how the Sunshine Coast area is represented in holding events and the provision of vital infrastructure for those games. It is important that any infrastructure provided has a legacy benefit to the area after the games have come and gone and that infrastructure is provided in a cost effective manner and not be an unfair burden on upcoming generations..

The date for the first Ordinary Meeting of the new Council has been set and will be held at 9am on Wednesday, April 24.

Photo left shows Mayoral Candidate Ms Rosanna Napoli and Division 5 Councillor, Mr. Winston Johnston.

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Maleny Wood Expo 2024

The Maleny Wood Expo, incorporating the Booth Prize will be held between May 4th and 6th, 2024 at the Maleny Showgrounds between . This event was first held in 1996 as a result oof the work by Queensland Forestry Ranger Ashley Sewell who was keenly interested in promoting the sustainable use of Queensland’s native timbers.

As part of the Maleny Wood Expo is a special section, hosted by the Sunshine Coast Council inviting applicants to express themselves through their woodworking skills under the categories of Furniture, Sculpture and Tiny Treasures. This is “The Wooth Prize” and is a well respected national exhibition. .Each of those sections has a $2500 prize for the winning exhibit.

During the expo there will be a number of suppliers to the wood working community displaying their products and this is a great opportunity to see what I available own the market for the DIY woodworker.

The Blackall Range Woodies will be conducting daily workshops for the younger woodworkers, aged between 3 and 12 years of age. They will have the opportunity to make their

Now in its 28th year Make Again!

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

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

LAND VALUATION. UPDATE

Many of you across the electorate will have received advice that your land valuations have changed - and in all cases, you will have seen an increase…in some cases, very large increases.

Whilst, if you’re looking to sell this is a good thing, it may impact your local government rates and state land tax from 30 June 2024.

For more information on the valuations please see https://www.qld.gov.au/environ.../land/title/valuation/ about

For more information on land tax please see https://qro.qld.gov.au/

You can object to the land valuation changes and lodge such online at

www.qld.gov.au/landvaluation

And, of course, if I can be of assistance please don’t hesitate to contact me at Glass.House@parliament.qld.gov.au

Roadworks

Roadworks are coming to Maleny Stanley River Road at ‘Pigsty Hill’ at Booroobin.

Maleny Rangers Football Club

Not even the recent period wet weather could put a dampener on the Maleny Rangers FC this season!

A whopping $350,000 for clubhouse and change room improvements has been obtained and we can now only wait to see what the new facilities look like and contains.

Another great facility for the Maleny community.

Why your weekly wage isn’t going as far as it used to.

The December Quarter Consumer Price Index reveals Queenslanders continue to suffer the biggest cost-of-living increases across the critical categories for households in Australia.

✦ Power prices are up 19.9% – the worst in the nation and triple the national average while one of our largest power plants remains offline after three years;

✦ Insurance costs are up 18.5% - due to the crime crisis and a lack of flood resilience;

✦ Water costs up 16.1% the worst in the nation off the back of State Government bulk water cost increases failing to build new dams and now tearing down the Paradise Dam;

✦ Groceries up 4.3%; and

✦ Transport costs up 4.2% with poor maintenance on our roads

So if you are wondering just where your money is going then just contemplate the figures above.

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY

The Queensland Premier Mr Steven Miles deflected criticism of mammorth pay benefits to flow to CFMEU members by saying

“Female-dominated industries were also the winners because of the hospitals and schools being built, and because BPIC sites have female toilets.

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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston

To contact Cr Winston Johnston

winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Division 5 road reseal projects

During the 2023 - 2024 financial period in Division 5 alone there were 24 roads marked for reseal programs with almost all already completed.

Upcoming Road Reseal Works for Division 5Commencing 06/03/2024 include:Birdwing Lane, Balmoral Ridge to be completed between the 06/03/2024 and 19/03/2024

The Narrows Road, Montville has already had a reseal.

For further information visit the council website at:

https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Tete Park Conondale Bollard Run, Vehicle Gate and Sign

Council officers are continuously upgrading ageing infrastructure at our parks. I’m sure that residents using Tete Park at Conondale will appreciate the latest upgrade.

The project involved :

1. Removal of existing bollards

2. Materials to be disposed at an approved landfill

3. Supply and install new vehicle gate, park sign and boulders

4. Plant new trees as per landscape plan

5. Turf to make good where necessary.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4

Just some local news from Fisher

Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher

“DELAY 3G SHUTDOWN” AFTER INQUIRY ESTABLISHED

The Senate has voted in favour of a One Nation motion establishing an inquiry into the looming 3G mobile network shutdown. One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts said telecommunications companies must delay the 3G shutdown until the inquiry concludes: ‘Australians across the country are still relying on the 3G network in life-or-death situations and it is too early to have this essential service turned off.

Senator Roberts is calling on Telstra, Optus and TPG to stop their 3G shutdown until this inquiry hands down its findings at the earliest. ‘Vital

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medical alarms, farm infrastructure, small business EFTPOS machines and regional Australians are completely reliant on the 3G network

‘This inquiry will allow the Senate to fully investigate the consequences of shutting down the 3G network before Australians are ready.

‘Revelations like the fact that 740,000 4G mobile phones will be unable to call Triple Zero after the shutdown prove Australia is not ready and the consequences are not fully understood.

‘The telcos must delay their plans to shut down the 3G network until we can be assured Australians are ready to make the switch.’

Why Shop Locally?

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Maleny Commerce News

Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet?

Maleny Commerce supports local businesses

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

Maleny Commerce seek to have working relationships with all local businesses and desire to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community. One of the major items has been the “Why Leave Town” gift cards which can be redeemed at many local businesses. The whole idea of the Why Leave Town Gift Card is that it can only be spent in the participating businesses of that town…hence keeping the money local!

To find out where they can be redeemed visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny/

Who remembers when, where and how these groups served Maleny.

Maleny Procession about 1980

Part of an unknown procession starting in Upper Bunya Street, Maleny. This photo was taken from the bank where the Maleny High School is now located. At the time of this photo that land was used by a crop during aircraft to land and re-load then take off again. The Hopper house is inn the background. This area is now fully occupied by houses.

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Australian Owned and made brands of Ultra-Premium paints

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.

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.

Method of Application

*To find out more about the liquid glass product and the colourants visit the Norglass web sites at:

http://www.norglass.com.au/products/ liquid-glass

http://www.norglass.com.au/products/ liquid-glass-colourant and download the Liquid Glass product data safety sheet at the bottom. It has all the necessary instructions, including mixing proportions and drying times.

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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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Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises

UK government bans sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040

The UK government has announced that the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be banned from 2040

This is so that the country can experience cleaner air.

Already the Australian Capitol Territory has indicated that the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned by 2035.

Other states and territories are also incentivising the phase in of electric cars.

Queensland plans on reaching 100% EVs by 2036. Governments have pledged to start rolling out charging stations to facilitate electric vehicles.

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.

Emergency (POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE): 000

Moreton Bay Regional Council – 3205 0555

Sunshine Coast Council – 5475 7272

Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000

Policelink – 131 444

Energex general enquiries – 131 253

Loss of electricity supply – 13 62 62

Priority emergency (electrical hazards) – 13 19 62

Unitywater – 1300 086 489

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Lifeline – 131 114

Poison Hotline – 131 126

SES – 132500

Traffic Reports – 131 940

Translink – 131 230

It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers

https://onlinenewspapers.com/index.shtml

Maleny SES looking for volunteers

Maleny State Emergency Service Group is looking for some volunteers to help get our community through the next disaster season.

You can put your desire to get involved to good use and serve our community. An easy way to do that by becoming a State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer.

Active SES members perform a diverse range of functions to respond to local, state and national disasters and emergencies. By joining the SES you may respond to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies.

An SES volunteer has an opportunity to participate in and develop a variety of emergency and rescue skills, including chainsaw operations, flood boat operations, road crash rescue and land search.

Not only will you be helping your community, you will make some great mates along the way.

Volunteers are given training to ensure that they have enough skills to be able to handle whatever task you need to do..

Police help with keeping neighbours safe

In Australia on the last Sunday in March celebrates Neighbours Day. As the Australian population continues to grow older and with many of those not having relatives living in close proximity is has been a day when neighbours can check out the long termed wellbeing of their neighbours. Many elderly neighbours now have to live alone thus creating a feeling of loneliness. Queensland police have fostered this program to help create a safer neighbourhood, especially at this time when suburban crime appears to be rising and causing concern for the elderly. The Neighbours Every Day campaign provides simple, practical tools to create and share belonging, each and every day of the year.

Sunday, March 31 was Australian Neighbour Day 2024. This campaign was launched in 2003 as an opportunity to ‘check on your neighbour’, as it was established that not many people know their neighbours anymore and to assist in combating loneliness.

Perhaps we could .make one day of the week, every week a neighbours safe day to create an environment where all neighbours feel safe.

Individuals, community organisations and local Councils can foster belonging among their networks by promoting the Neighbours Every Day resources and creating inclusive, welcoming spaces and events for people to connect.

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:

https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/

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Secure your vehicle number plates

Police from around the The Sunshine Coast continue to receive complaints of number plate thefts and this is expected to continue whilst people find the economy tight. .

Number plate theft is of great concern to police, as they are being used by people to commit more serious crimes such as robbery, break and enter and stealing offences.

What many people do not realise is that offenders use stolen number plates in an attempt to make their identification more difficult.

Local police would like all motorists to look at ways of preventing the theft of number plates from their vehicles.

One-way screws are available free of charge from most Police Stations or can also be purchased from auto retailers.

The removal tools for these screws are restricted for sale and are normally available at local police stations for use.

Would you leave your credit card around complete with security number? Why give your vehicle identification to a criminal? It is important for motorists to help reduce crime by securing your vehicle number plates with screws that cannot be removed with conventional tools.

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: 132 500.

To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings

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

Important Phone numbers for assistance during or after a major emergency service. When disaster strikes you need to follow the advice of authorities on staying put or evacuating and follow your emergency plan.

To find out where to find assistance during or after a major emergency service.

https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Livingand-Community/Community-Safety/Disasters/ emergencies Maleny

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

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

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

An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

“One

night of possible sex extensively damages Australia”

After nearly five years the soap opera “Higgins - Lehrmann” continues to be played out like a never ending soap opera. Following the 2019 incident the average Aussie still does not know the full facts, although those facts have effected those same Aussies in many direct and indirect ways.

Conspiracy theorists believe that is was a major incident meant to disrupt the then upcoming federal election whilst feminists believed that it was just another ungrateful male dominating an innocent young female. Others believed that it was pre-planned to create an incident to bring a large personal wealth to a couple of people.

Unfortunately everyone, including you and me are paying a high price, irrespective of just how this incident unfurled.

Unfortunately, irrespective of the actual cause of the event it has ensnared a large range of public figures from the very heart of the Australian Federal Government. It brought a large amount of public distrust on those who work in the federal government. It also brings into question the backgrounds and motives of those federal government employees who have access to the countries most secret documents and the ability of unfriendly countries to exploit those backgrounds through blackmail and corruption.. It also brings into question the security of the federal house of parliament and the efficient operation of that place. The only people who have actually benefited are the solicitors and barristers.

The Australian media have done themselves no favours as they display their willingness to exploit the situation for their own profit. The media is the body that really prosecuted this matter rather than the responsible bodythe department of justice and the courts ion this land.

Truthful Jones says

And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t”

Truthful said that: “The other day 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."

Maleny Cultural and Historical Society

Pioneer Village. 7 Bryce Lane Maleny

Opening Days: Tuesday and Saturday 9am to 4 pm

Entry by donation. Contact 5499 9030 or

malenyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Who Gives A Crap? - We Do!

What do we really mean when we say our toilet paper helps build toilets?

We trust that our partner organisations know how to best improve global access to proper sanitation – that means our donation could go to building toilets. To put it into perspective, a child under five dies every two minutes from diarrhoea diseases caused by poor water and sanitation. Profits from the sale of this toilet paper is used to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects. This is a win - win situation!

Local Groups News

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

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

Today’s Thought

“Don't worry about failure; you only have to be right once.”

For most of the younger generation when they are about to leave home and start their own independent lives, the significance of the Bank of Mum and Dad in Australia's Financial Landscape is underestimated. Without it many people starting out “on their own” would not be able to get any reasonable start in life.

Historically, Australia has had a high rate of owneroccupancy, with about 71% of households owning the homes they lived in. However, since the early 2000s, this rate has declined considerably.

It is predicted that in 2024 we will continue to see moderate growth in house and unit prices despite high interest rates and diminished borrowing capacities. This is not good news for our Generation Z members who are about to embark on their own life of independence.

The Australian Dream or Great Australian Dream is, in its narrowest sense, a belief that in Australia, home ownership can lead to a better life and is an expression of success and security and has always been seen as a personal right.

Over the past decade or so this dream has become somewhat more of a nightmare as housing costs continue to rise substantially. Partly this has been caused by the fact the supply of places to live in has not kept pace with the demand for places to live in. It is the old story of “supply and demand”..

In Australia because of this soaring costs of housing and education which mostly outpaces wage growth, the term "Bank of Mum and Dad" has become increasingly prevalent. This informal financial institution, comprised of parents financially assisting their adult children, plays a pivotal role in navigating the challenges of economic independence.

As housing affordability dwindles and student debt accumulates, the Bank of Mum and Dad emerges as a lifeline for many young Australians, shaping not

only individual financial trajectories but also the broader economic landscape.

Australia's housing market has long been characterised by inflated prices, particularly in major cities like Sydney and Melbourne. This trend is making homeownership a distant dream for many young Australians, necessitating alternative means of acquiring property.

Here, the Bank of Mum and Dad steps in offering financial support in the form of down payments, cosigning mortgages, or even purchasing properties outright for their children. Without this assistance, many young adults would struggle to break into the housing market, perpetuating a cycle of rental dependency and exacerbating wealth inequality. Moreover, the Bank of Mum and Dad plays a crucial role in funding higher education. As tuition fees continue to rise, coupled with the escalating costs of living for students, many young Australians find themselves burdened with substantial student debt upon graduation. In response, parents often dip into their savings or even take out loans themselves to cover their children's educational expenses. By shouldering this financial burden, the Bank of Mum and Dad facilitates access to higher education, thereby enhancing career prospects and economic mobility for young Australians.

Beyond individual households, the Bank of Mum and Dad has broader implications for the Australian

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economy. By injecting funds into the housing market, parents contribute to its stability and growth. However, this reliance on familial assistance perpetuates disparities in wealth and homeownership, exacerbating socioeconomic inequalities. Moreover, as parents redirect their savings towards supporting their children, they may sacrifice their own financial security, particularly in retirement. This phenomenon underscores the need for comprehensive policies addressing housing affordability and education costs to alleviate the strain on familial finances and promote intergenerational equity.

In recent years, policymakers and economists have increasingly recognised the significance of the Bank of Mum and Dad in Australia's financial landscape. Efforts to address housing affordability have included measures such as first-home buyer grants and incentives for downsizing, aimed at easing the burden on young adults seeking to enter the property market. Similarly, debates surrounding tertiary education funding have prompted calls for increased government support and reforms to student loan schemes, alleviating the pressure on families to finance their children's education.

However, addressing the underlying structural challenges requires a multifaceted approach. Initiatives to boost affordable housing supply, enhance rental protections, and reform tax policies are essential for fostering a more equitable housing market. Likewise, investments in

MAMA

Make Australia Make Again!

education and skills training can reduce reliance on family support by equipping young Australians with the tools to pursue meaningful employment opportunities.

In conclusion, the Bank of Mum and Dad plays a crucial role in Australia's financial landscape, offering vital support to young adults grappling with housing affordability and education costs.

While providing immediate relief, this informal institution also highlights systemic inequalities and underscores the need for comprehensive policy reforms. By addressing the root causes of economic insecurity, Australia can foster a more inclusive and prosperous society for future generations.

Unfortunately, many families now have no financial ability to assist their family members. This is leading to a generation of people without the financial means to provide for themselves.

Over the coming generation we will see larger numbers of people, not only the younger generation, but older aged people living in conditions such as in cars or in tents just to have a place to sleep.

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

Whilst it might be good for people who got into the property market early in life and who are now benefiting from that property value surge it is essential to strike a balance that ensures sustainable growth without leaving behind those seeking a place to call home.

There is no easy solution to this problem, but it is a problem that we as a society must find a solution.

COMPANY DIRECTORS BEWARE !

With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

The days when Company Directors could plead ignorance of their Company’s affairs are long gone with the courts showing very little sympathy for Director who use ignorance as a defence. No longer can a Director argue that the appointment was a token appointment or one that he or she was pressured into accepting.

Directors are expected to:

• Be proactive and actively participate in the management of the Company. Total nonparticipation is impermissible;

• Understand the role that a Director performs;

• Ensure that the solvency of the Company can be monitored on a continuing basis.

Directors in particular have an obligation to prevent their Company from incurring debts that the Company cannot pay for. A Director is also expected to be able to judge the fine line between solvency and insolvency and be ready to act to prevent the Company engaging in insolvent trading. However to be able to identify the fine line

between solvent and insolvent trading is not an easy one.

It is the Company’s cash-flow which is of crucial importance and this is where the line between solvent and insolvent trading can be found. A Company is only solvent if it is able to pay all of its debts "as and when they fall due” – not just some of its debts. A Company that has a surplus of assets over liabilities can still be technically insolvent because of the lack of cash flow to cover its debts.

If it is alleged that a Director has contravened the Corporations Act in relation to insolvent trading the Director must be able to prove one of the following as defence:

• when the Company incurred the debt the Director had reasonable grounds to expect that the Company was solvent and would remain solvent even if the debt was incurred; or

• when the Company incurred the debt the Director had reasonable grounds to believe (and actually believed) that a subordinate in the Company was competent enough to provide the correct

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information about the Company’s solvency status and that the Director relied upon this information; or

• that when the debt was incurred the Director, because of illness or some other good reason, was unable to take part in the management of the company at that time; or

• that the Director took all reasonable steps to stop the Company from incurring the debt.

It is clear that although Directors may delegate certain responsibilities to other subordinates in the Company, they are still obliged to have an active role in the management of the affairs of the Company. To fail in this obligation to properly discharge the duties of the office of a Director could lead to personal exposure to liability and in many cases significant sums of money.

News from Witta Recreational Club

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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/

Did you Know?

1. If you visit one new beach in Australia every day, it would take over 27 years to see them all.

2. Each year, Brisbane hosts the world championships of cockroach racing.

3. Australia is the only continent in the world without an active volcano.

4. Australia has three times more sheep than people.

5. The largest Greek population in the world beside Athens in Greece can be found in Melbourne

Victoria.

6. An Australian man once tried to sell New Zealand on eBay.

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.

Contact us by email at. - presidentwittarec@gmail.com

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Local Community News

Latest Community Groups news and updates

Maleny Senior Citizens Notes

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

MONDAY EACH MONTH

April 2024

BUSY NEEDLES 11th. - 25th is ANZAC DAYam

INDOOR BOWLS 3rd 10th, 17th and 24th

DROP IN 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

COMMITTEE MEETING 15th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)

GENERAL MEETING … 22nd. Usual time 915am for a 930am start. A speaker from the Stroke Foundation should be with us 14th Sausage Sizzle.

ANZAC DAY. March …25th Everyone welcome to march under our banner.

I like to make lists. I also like to leave them on the kitchen bench and then guess what’s on the list when I am at the supermarket.

Time to think about joining the Glasshouse Seniors as they are arranging another trip to Esk Bush Bash in August.

May 2024

Due to the local council elections on 16th March there will be a few changes.

BUSY NEEDLES 14th (in the Bicentennial Room) and 28th

INDOOR BOWLS . NO BOWLS 6th or 13th then 20th and 27th

DROP IN 1st, 8th and 15th( in Bicentennial Room) then 22nd NO DROP IN 29th – GOOD FRIDA

COMMITTEE MEETING 18th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)

GENERAL MEETING … 25th 915am for 930am start.

Bus Trip to Nambour … 12th Sausage Sizzle …10th.

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Maleny Wood Expo - Maleny Showgrounds - Sat May 4th - Mon 6th.

✦ Maleny ANZAC DAY CeremoniesApril 25th - Various Maleny Locationsfor full details visit:

https://rslmaleny.org.au/events/anzac-day/

✦ BreastScreen Australia Mobile Service - Maleny Hospital 30th April until 21st May. Call 132050 to book an appointment.

✦ Maleny Agricultural Show - Maleny Showgrounds - Fri May 31stSaturday June 1st

✦ Muscle on the Mountain - Maleny Showgrounds - Sun May 7th.

✦ Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival 2024. - Kenilworth Showgrounds - May 24th - 26th.

✦ The Rainbow Festival - Multiple Sites around area - Thur Aug 1st - Sun 4th Aug.

✦ Maleny Arts & Crafts Quilt Show Sept 28th + 29th - Maleny Show-Grounds.

✦ Maleny Garden Club Spring FairMaleny Show-grounds - Sat Oct 5th.

✦ Maleny Music Festival - Maleny Showgrounds - Fri Nov 8th - Sun Nov 10th.

✦ LateNight Christmas Shopping: Friday 8 December, 2023. - 5p.m. to 8p.m. Maple Street + Riverside Centre.

✦ Woodford Folk Festival at Woodfonia. - Wed Dec 27th - Mon Jan 1st 2025.

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to:

malenysportspark@gmail.com

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.

The signs

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!

of summer are still with us, but Autumn is just around the corner and it is time to think about your autumn and winter veggies.

Now

is an ideal time to check out our “Garden Section”

I am sure we can meet your home and farm needs

We stock a range of fencing materials including electric fencing, rural fencing including metal stock gates. To all you horse riders, If you are looking for an extruded horse feed, containing a prebiotic and probiotic and wanting to support a couple of local businesses, pop in and see the team!

To those repairing their property after the extended rainfalls, we have all the tools and equipment you might need.

Owners Andrea and Mark Porter say; “Hinterland's leading rural, hardware and garden supplier.”

More hay just arrived. Grassy Lucerne, barley, Lucerne no 2 and round bales.

To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site:

https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products

Phone. 07 5494 2302

https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/

For a detailed list of products and services provided go to

https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/products

31 Coral Street, Maleny Queensland 4552, Australia

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top”

“Back in Northern Territory” ….. continuing on with my mission!

I’m “Back on the road again”

First Day back on the road, had a short one just to ease myself and Slim back into it. I stopped in at the Adelaide River Railway Heritage Precinct to check out some of the region’s awesome railroad history and to drop in and see the passionate and a bit eccentric caretaker who was an absolute wealth of knowledge on everything from the overland Telegraph to WW2.

The Adelaide River Railway Heritage precinct displays much of the original equipment from the rail line originally built in the 1880's to service the Pine Creek goldfields

Great to see some of this nations Railway history preserved and not sent to scrap that’s for sure!!

Camped up at the Adelaide River Inn Tourist Park tonight next to the .303 Bar, Adelaide River, NT rattling the tins and having a few yarns with the locals.

Whilst in Alice Springs I was honoured to be able to visit the Transport Museum in Alice Springs. They had on display one of the very rare Lord Vesties cattle carting trucks from way back in the day Another

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To all those hard working legends living and working on the land you don’t have to tough it out alone. TIACS is a free phone and text counselling service offering mental health support to Australia’s blue collar community.

TIACS is just a call/text away 0488 846 988

Remember you don’t have to do it alone, Don’t Keep It Under Your Hat!

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Be a real “Mate”

Make sure that you look after your matesTreat them all well!.

There are no places for bullies or abusers.

Who Remembers this?

“Aerial View of Maleny approx 1960.”.

Oh - just how things have changed over the past 60 plus years!

In 1960 Mary Cairncross park was officially opened.

In 1963 Maleny held a Golden Jubilee to commemorate 50 years of Education in Maleny. At the time the Principal was Ken Edser. The Maleny Secondary Department was extended to include Years 11 and 12

In 1964 a new Kindergarten & Pre School in Cedar Street was opened by Lady AbelSmith, wife of Queensland Governor, Sir Henry Able Smith.

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