Maleny “Muscle on the Mountain” Postponed due to weather!
Rainy Maleny!
Due to the damp conditions currently and the forecast over the weekend, we’ve made the decision to postpone Sundays show!
We’ll work on a date in the coming months and push ahead with an awesome day for everyone to enjoy! Unfortunately. The Weather Gods are against us this year and so our planned Muscle on the MountainMaleny Show and Shine Day has been postponed. Notice the word - postponed and not the word cancelled. It will be on later in the year and you will be kept informed through the Facebook page. You. Can still buy the T shirt via the website: https://square.link/u/HQRSompG
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Remember when Mum would bake cakes and when she was finished it was allowable to “lick the beaters
Who wants to be a horticulturist?
The Sunshine Coast Council conducts a program for school leavers in Grades 10, 11 or 12 who wish to see if they would like a career in horticulture. This volunteer program has been established to support the recruitment and development of school leavers within a chosen technical field within the Parks and Gardens Branch at Sunshine Coast Council.
Over a placement period of 5 days students will gain insight into the various Parks and Gardens related professions whilst being provided with opportunities to experience first-hand basic technical skills within their chosen field/s:
• Horticulture – General garden duties such as mulching, pruning, planting, rubbish collection
• Arboriculture – General labouring duties, pruning techniques, general tree knowledge, tree identification
• Turf and Irrigation – Soil testing, estimates, integrated pest management
• Nursery Operations – Soil Management, seedling control, planting procedures, use of fertilizers and pest control
• Infrastructure Maintenance – Infrastructure maintenance and routine inspections
• Administration – General office duties such as organisational skills, time management, taking meeting minutes and working within Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Work experience helps students make informed decisions about their future and provides an opportunity to explore potential careers. The experience gained will be highly useful in many organisations as our community turns more towards saving our planet and our environment.
The Parks and Gardens High School Work Experience Program provides a voluntary, unpaid, short-term arrangement for enrolled high school students to gain knowledge, experience, and participate in Council’s important community volunteer work. Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn during the period of the program – this will be provided If you have a question that is not answered above, or would like any further information, please email: HRHelp@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
To apply for a position with the council visit: https://career10.successfactors.com/careers? company=sunshineco
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AAround Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.
Bursary for Year 11 & 12 Students
ll year 11 and 12 students living in the electorate of Glass House van now make applications for the annual Joyce Newton OAM Memorial Bursary as the application period is now open!
The bursary winner will win $1,000 and a dinner in Queensland Parliament and acknowledgement of their application.
All you need to do is send the following to my office before Monday 12th August:
➡ Name, address, best contact number and school you attend;
➡ Achievements at school (academic, sporting, community and extracurricular);
➡ The study you wish to undertake after school and where this study is based;
➡ Why you want to undertake this study;
➡ How a bursary will assist you to undertake this study; and
➡ What did Joyce Newton do/contribute to her community?
You can email submissions directly to glass.house@parliament.qld.gov.au
Maleny Community to receive Gambling Fund cash
Maleny Community groups in the Glass House electorate who have reeled in their share of a total pool amount of $80,383 in round 120 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund have been announced. These grants exist to provide much needed funding for services, leisure activities and opportunities for our local communities.
This rounds Maleny winners were:
• Maleny Cultural & Historical Society - $18,557 to construct pathways
• The Maleny and District Men's Shed - $19,500 to construct a driveway and carpark
Congratulations to all! Applications for round 122 close on November 30.
Working for Fisher
Australians shouldn't be playing second fiddle to foreign investors when it comes to achieving the Australian dream. A Coalition Government will implement a 2-year ban on foreign residents purchasing existing homes, to unlock more homes for aspirational Australians.
This is just one measure that can be taken.
In this year for Safer Internet, Australians are being called to Connect. - Reflect. - Protect.
More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023
Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston
To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Dog Safety Week - July. 1st to July 7th
Dog Safety Week runs from the st July until July 7th. . It is the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves what responsible pet ownership is.
It isn’t simply caring for our own dog or cat, it is about creating a safe and harmonious co-existence between people, pets and places.
Why not visit a pop-up booth or take the kids to a library session. There will be FREE activities for the kids and a take home Sunny’s Pet Safety bag to keep the kids busy these holidays.
You will be able to talk to Council’s Response Services Team at different locations across the week to learn more about owning a pet on the Sunshine Coast.
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All the details are here https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/.../dog-safety-week
POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY
Queensland Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni
“I was given "incorrect" advice by the former CEO and chair of state-owned operator CS Energy about maintenance work at Callide C power station.”
(former Brisbane Lord Mayor Jim Soorley)
Why Shop Locally?
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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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Shopping Gift Card Yet? Maleny Commerce supports local businesses
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/
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The British Land Rover has been transporting the world’s explorers, adventurers, workers and armed forces through jungle, desert, snow and high mountains for 70 years.
Today the Range Rover by the Land Rover company is a highly desirable luxury vehicle and is often seen as a status symbol. This has not always been the case as the original Land Rover vehicles were very rudimentary and were seen as a country working vehicle.
Land Rover, a marque of luxury all-terrain vehicles, has a rich history marked by innovation, resilience, and a distinctive British heritage. The brand's origins trace back to the aftermath of World War II, a period marked by a dire need for utilitarian vehicles to aid in reconstruction and agricultural activities.
As a young boy living in Western Queensland near the Northern Territory border there wasn’t too much to think about except your horse and dog, a rifle and being “home before the lights came on at night” - if you were not home by then Mum would “set you right” when you did get home.
In those days much of the travel was still done by horseback. It was wondrous to watch the large mobs of stock, usually in numbers of over 1000 head travelling through, all in the command of some ringers or horsemen who were accompanied by their horse drawn wagons.
It was not until about 1950 that basic motor vehicles began to appear in any numbers. Many of them were Austin Champ or Willy’s Jeep, 4wheel drives which were left overs from WW11.
As seasons became more prosperous due to good weather new Land Rover vehicles started to arrive. Those Land Rover vehicles came to Australia from England, but had to be assembled locally.
The genesis of Land Rover began with the Rover Company, established in 1878, initially focusing on
bicycles and later branching into automobiles. The inspiration for the Maurice Wilks, the Rover Company's chief designer, who was influenced by the American Willys Jeep. In 1947, Wilks, using an old Jeep chassis, created a prototype with a center-mounted steering wheel, aiming for a versatile, farm-friendly vehicle. This prototype was developed into the Land Rover Series I, which debuted at the Amsterdam Motor Show in April 1948.
When Land Rover vehicles were first introduced in Britain a promotion with a circus elephant seated in it travelled throughout England.
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aluminium body, chosen due to post-war steel shortages, became a distinctive feature. Initially the steering wheel was situated in the centre of the vehicle. This was soon discontinued.
Land Rover was granted a Royal Warrant by King George VI in 1951.
The vehicle was an immediate success, appealing to farmers, the military, and export markets. This initial success established Land Rover's reputation for durability and off-road capability.
There was even a Land Rover vehicle converted to an amphibious vehicle for specialised tasks.
Many of the vehicles were equipped with a powered pulley on the rear driven off the vehicle transfer case. The purpose of this was to drive machinery
such as water pumps or big saw blades via a canvas belt for working around the property
Who could forget when in 1954 the Queen visited Australia for the first time. Australians gathered in huge numbers, usually in major sporting venues such as the MCG and The Gabba to see her. She
Australian Army Land Rover used as a recoilless rifle vehicle.
was driven on those occasions through her subjects in a British Land Rover. The numbers gathered at the Gabba Cricket grounds in Brisbane is still the record. People mostly arrived by public transport, especially trams and trolley busses.
The Queen being
The Army purchased its first “regular” Series 2 short wheelbase (88 Inch) Land Rovers in 1958. On entering service in 1959, the vehicles were designated Trucks, Command and Reconnaissance, ¼ ton, and had very few specialised military fitments. Soon after their acquisition, a number of variants began to appear. These included vehicles fitted for radio, in this case the British B42/C47 series of radios and an
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driven around the Gabba Cricket Grounds in Brisbane during her 1954 visit to Australia - her first as the Queen of the Commonwealth.
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In 2020 the Australian Army started to phase out the Land Rover as a standard vehicle.
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Land Rover expanded its lineup with the introduction of the Series II in 1958 and the Series IIA in 1961. These models featured improvements in engine power and comfort, yet retained the rugged, functional design that had become Land Rover's hallmark. The Series IIA, in particular, became iconic, widely used in diverse roles, from African safaris to British military expeditions.
In 1970, Land Rover entered the luxury 4x4 market with the launch of the Range Rover. This vehicle combined the off-road capabilities of the earlier models with unprecedented levels of comfort and refinement, pioneering the concept of the luxury SUV. The Range Rover's innovative features, such as permanent four-wheel drive and a dual-purpose capability, set new standards in the industry.
The 1980s and 1990s saw further diversification of the Land Rover brand. In 1989, the Discovery was introduced, targeting a broader market segment with a family-friendly design while retaining robust off-road credentials. In 1997, the Freelander debuted as a compact SUV, marking Land Rover's entry into the burgeoning market for smaller, more urban-oriented off-road vehicles.
Land Rover faced several ownership changes in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In 1994, it was acquired by BMW, which led to the development of new models and technologies. In 2000, Ford Motor Company purchased Land Rover, integrating it into its Premier Automotive Group. This period saw the launch of the third-generation Range Rover in 2002, incorporating advanced technology and luxury features.
In 2008, Indian automotive giant Tata Motors acquired Land Rover, along with Jaguar, from Ford, forming Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
Under Tata's ownership, JLR flourished, launching several successful models, including the Range Rover Evoque in 2011, the all-new Defender in 2019, and the introduction of electric and hybrid technologies.
Land Rover's commitment to innovation and adventure remains steadfast. The brand continues to evolve, blending its storied heritage with cuttingedge technology and sustainability initiatives.
Today the Landcover brand is more thought about as being more like “The Potts Point Taxi” as the more financial
As Land Rover looks to the future, it aims to maintain its status as a leader in the luxury SUV market while
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 our donation could go to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects.
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Wet & forget “mould killer” products
The original Wet & Forget concentrate is the ultimate outdoor moss, mould, lichen and algae remover that is safe to use on any exterior surface. It kills problem spores and helps stop premature regrowth of unwanted biological growth.
With the season of summer barbecues, Christmas gettogethers and planning for New Year's celebrations now well on the way, it’s time to make sure your entertaining areas are looking spick & span!
The original Wet & Forget concentrate has a unique combination of biodegradable selective fungicides to target moss, mould, lichen, algae, and general biological growth. When diluted with water and applied to a dry surface, it immediately attacks the growth. These fungicides work in conjunction with a carefully selected range of surfactants to help loosen and lift biological
growth, and then Mother Nature takes over. The weathering process gently removes the decomposing growth over time without damaging the surface it has infested.
Wet and ForgetRapid Application is the new and improved, readyto-use, hose end version of the original Wet & Forget outdoor concentrate moss, mould, lichen and algae remover. It works exactly the same way as the original Wet & Forget 5L concentrate, but it comes in an easy, ready-to-use bottle.
Wet & Forget is safe to apply to any exterior surface. Just spray and leave. This can be sandstone, bricks, pavers or tiles. Just spray and leave, and then over time the surface will come clean.
Remember that this product does not clean the surface IMMEDIATELY.
It is a maintenance product and needs to be reapplied on a regular basis depending on the amount of rain and sunshine that the area receives.
It is a great productive used correctly as a maintenance product. Wet & Forget rapid works simply by attaching to your hose.
No pumping or mixing!
How and When to treat your roof
Wet & Forget and Rapid Application are best applied to a DRY roof on a cool, dry day with minimal wind. This will avoid the product being blown away as it is being sprayed on and will also avoid it evaporating too fast in the hot sun or on a hot surface. Make sure that there is no rain expected for at least 6 hours, as premature rain can wash the product off before it has properly penetrated the growth.
Maleny Muscle on the Mountain
The 11th Muscle on the Mountain is on the 7th of July at the Maleny Showgrounds between 7a and 1p. You can look forward to an even bigger, brighter and more Muscly event than ever!
This event is run by the Maleny Apex club and all proceeds go towards Prostate Cancer Foundation, raising funds and awareness of Men's Health.
Firstly the wait is over! Muscle of the Mountain T-Shirts now available to purchase. Don’t forget to get yours online at https://square.link/u/ HQRSompG!
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.
An
Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions
“Is
Queensland
there an election in the air?”
As elections at all levels of government draw nearer it is amazing just what happens to sneak out of the woodwork.
Firstly there are small projects tom benefit the community and then as time progresses projects become bigger. Take for instance the 50 cent public transport fares for six months. Is it just a coincidence that they are to be in force just before the election date then cease after the election date has passed? Not even all the government bodies responsible for that project were advised or knew about it before the event.
Now the cost or car registration will be reduced by 20% for Queensland residents. Whilst this is a welcome price reduction, how can it be reduced immediately before an election? If it is financially possible for the state to forgo this money why is it not a permanent benefit?
There is a one off payment of $1000 to offset the price of power to customers. Why has the government kept prices high for years? Why did state governments privatise the supply of power at all - essential services such as power and water should not be conveniences that private companies make profits from as they wish.
Have you noticed the number of “paid” advertisements on television of recent weeks explaining “the good projects” shown under the title of community information, that have been carried out by themselves?
No wonder there needs to be so many public relations officers and journalists in the State Premier’s office and there offices of the various Ministers and Assistant Ministers.
Now the government has found $200 million hidden away in two funds, The Local Congestion Busting program and the Productivity Enhancement Program that is about to be distributed. Where will that money be spent and on what and in whose electorates - no business plan for any of it has been produced. Nor has a business plan been produced for a second Bribie Island Bridge costing about $1 Billion. Is there an election in the air?
Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t”
Truthful had, his Irish cousin Maureen Kelly who lives in Cork, Ireland decided to do her Christmas shopping in Dublin.
“Be careful,” her friend Caitlan said, “those department stores in Dublin charge far more than you would pay down here in Cork. They always double the price. So, when you get there, only offer them half.” “To be sure I will Caitlan,” Maureen said, and off she went to Dublin to do her Christmas shopping.
She was walking past a large department store when she saw a dress in the window display. She liked the dress, but she didn’t like the price.
Taking heed of what her friend Caitlan had told her, she went inside and got hold of one of the store managers. “The dress in the window is priced at €80. That’s much too dear!”
“Madam,” the manager replied, “believe me it is a very reasonable price for such a lovely dress.”
“Get on with ye,” Maureen said loudly. “Everyone knows that in Dublin you pay twice as much as anywhere else. I’ll give you €40 and not a penny more.”
“Please Madam,” the manager said, “I don’t want a scene. If you calm down, I’ll let you have the dress for €40.″
“In that case,” retorted Maureen, “I’ll give you €20 for it.”
“Madam, please!” begged the manager, “I don’t want to sully our reputation, but if it will make you go away you can have it for €20.”
“In that case I’ll give you €10.” Said Maureen, feeling like she was on a roll.
At his wits end, the manager replied, “Madam, just to get rid of you, please take the dress for nothing.”
“In that case,” said Maureen triumphantly, “I’ll be wanting two of them.”
Now that is a good way to get an actual bargain, maybe try it out here at Bunnings and see just how it works!!
Important Emergency Phone Numbers
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 always interesting to see what is happening in other parts of the world. It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers https://onlinenewspapers.com/index.shtml
Lions International Past President visits Maleny
The Immediate Past International President (IPIP) of Lions International, Brian Sheehan, and his wife Lori recently enjoyed the friendship of members of the Lions Clubs of the Blackall Range before they flew to Melbourne for the Lions International Convention.
Brian and Lori arrived after visiting war-torn locations in the Middle East as part of Brian’s current role as President of the Lions Club International Foundation, which provides grants to disaster areas worldwide.
In the past year, LCIF humanitarian aid has assisted earthquake victims in Nepal, victims of war in Ukraine and the Middle East, and, closer to home, provided US$200,000 for North Queensland flood victims, among many others.
The international guests visited Montville for lunch with the Blackall Range Club before exploring Mary Cairncross Reserve.
The Lions International Convention was held in Melbourne between June 21st and 24th, 2024 and was only the third occasion it has been held in Australia. 100% of donations to LCIF go to people in need: www.lcif.org.au/ways-to-give
Email: sales@conceptsystems.com.au
Phone: (07) 5429 6750
Web: https://www.conceptsystems.com.au/
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
Trading Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 1pm Closed Sunday & Public Holidays
below for a virtual tour of our store: https://www.conceptsystems.com.au/virtual-store-tour
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
Being a part of a community
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
COMPANY DIRECTORS BEWARE !
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 information about the Company’s solvency status and that the Director relied upon this information; or
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• 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.
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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!
The signs of winter are now well and truely around us. Now is still a good time to check out our “Garden Section”
Blundstone Boots are quite possibly, the most durable, most comfortable boots ever made
Blundstone was established in 1870 and despite growing to become one of the world's most recognizable boot brands, the company remains Tasmanian.
Blundstone Boots are rugged, with their own natural beauty and distinctive look and feel. Built tougher than they need to be, they reflect the place they’re from.
Blundstone's sole construction is designed and engineered to reduce fatigue and orthopedic problems in the lower limbs because deliver underfoot comfort systems providing superior shock absorption and comfort.
Call in today and ask about our Blundstone Footwear!
We also stock the following clothing and footwear!
Blundstone boots
Trade wear - King Gee
Gumboots for adults and children
Raincoats and umbrellas
Sloggers (in loads of colours & patterns)
Bamboo socks
Hats
Sunglasses
To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site: https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products
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?
Who made Australia’s first utility vehicle?”
Ford Australia was the first company to produce an Australian Coupe ute, which was released in 1934.
This was the result of a 1932 letter from the unnamed wife of a farmer in Australia asking for "a vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays”.
The ute has remained successful over time, becoming a classic Australian icon, even up to the present day. Imagine any “farm boy” who does not own a ute!
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
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
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
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Maleny Senior Citizens Notes
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH.
July 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.
August 2024
BUSY NEEDLES 1st, 15th and 29th
INDOOR BOWLS 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
DROP IN 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
COMMITTEE MEETING 19th 830am at Lynda’s (many thanks)
GENERAL MEETING … 22nd. Usual time 915am for a 930am start. A speaker from the Stroke Foundation should be with us
11t.h. Sausage Sizzle
Esk Bus Trip
730am depart Maleny show grounds … 27th
Maleny Bowls Club
Don’t forget the Tuesday Jackpot Pair Bowls EVERY Tuesday 8.30a.m. for 9a.m. start.
Maleny Calendar of Events 2024.
✦ Maleny Arts Council - July 19th - 7p.m. Maleny Community Centre. - Piers Lane playing all of Chopins Nocturnes.
Tickets through Maleny Arts Council..
✦ The Rainbow Festival - Multiple Sites around area - Thur Aug 1st - Sun 4th Aug
✦ Maleny Muscle on the Mountain - July 7th. - Early AM.. - Maleny Show Grounds - 11th year of this event..
✦ Maleny APEX “Paws of Thunder”. Maleny Show Grounds. - August 18th
✦ Maleny Arts & Crafts Quilt Show Sept 28th + 29th - Maleny Show-Grounds.
✦ Maleny Garden Club Spring FairMaleny Show-grounds - Sat Oct 5th.
✦ Maleny Arts Council - Oct 13th - 2p.m. Maleny Community Centre. - Nicole Zuraitis . Tickets through Maleny Arts Council
✦ 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:
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..
Highly invasive fire ants have been detected on the Sunshine Coast.
Fire ants were first found in Australia in 2001 and are believed to have entered through the Port of Brisbane. The fire ants in South East Queensland have now spread to over 850,000 hectares so far.
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has confirmed two fire ant nests were detected in Nirimba near Bells Creek. An emergency response now underway to assess the extent of the fire ant infestation and develop a treatment plan.
Fire ants were last detected on the Sunshine Coast in Beerwah in 2017 and declared eradicated in 2020. Fire ants are attracted to disturbed soil and other organic materials, and they can be transported through humanassisted movement of such products.
Fire ants can have devastating impacts on our environment, economy, human and animal health, and our outdoor way of life.
If you think you may have fire ants, take a close-up image of the ants or nest and report it on the National Fire Ant Eradication Program website or by calling 13 25 23 as soon as possible.
For more information including fire ant first aid, maps of detected nests and more simply visit: https://www.fireants.org.au/
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/ In this year for Safer Internet, Australians are being called to Connect. - Reflect.
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“I have left Tassie”
Going through Melbourne in the tractor with a crash gear box - keeping things interesting shifting gears and it would have to have been the most gear changes I’ve ever done in a single day…. The number of stop starts and traffic made things real fun !!!!
Now Bitsa and I start the run home. Something I have learned about driving in Melbourne; indicators are apparently optional and even when seldom used they are completely disregarded. Another thing is that merging and giving way is an art that is yet to be taught in the Driving schools of the south.
Whilst in Melbourne I headed down to catchup with my fuel sponsors, Belmara Industries & Melbourne Screen Hire. They have been very generous.
I also saw one of the greatest show museums I’ve ever seen and it is in fact the largest private collection in Australia down here in Melbourne, with items dating back to the 1800s. It is operated by the Miller Family who are one of the oldest show families in Australia.
Now I start the run home.
Make sure that you look after your matesTreat them all well!.
There are no places for bullies or abusers.
Back on the Mainland!
Arrived in Melbourne on June 23rd aboard the Tasmanian Achiever 2. I’d like to say a huge Thank-you to Strait Link for sponsoring my trip across to Tassie and back and in doing so letting me hit my fundraising goal of $250,000.
If you ever need anything moved to or from Tassie, Strait Link are the people to talk to!
Now came the hard partguiding “Slim” through the Melbourne traffic!
Down here in Melbourne it could freeze the balls off a brass monkey this week, I recon it’s colder than a mother in laws kiss or an eskimos nose. Streuth it’s cold
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!
www.tiacs.org
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You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo” https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo
Who Remembers this?
“1940 - Maleny Butter Factory”
Maleny produced world recognised butter from its factory in Coral Street right up to 1981. Who still remembers Maleny Butter?
As reported in the Nambour Chronicle on Friday September 13th, 1940. “Erected at a cost of £25,000, the new factory of the Maleny Co-operative Dairy Association, equipped with modern machinery, has been opened and the plant is now running smoothly. The design of the factory incorporates the latest practice — to keep butter under controlled conditions from the time it is received until the finished article is despatched — and to accomplish this the factory is air conditioned. ,. An innovation is the double decking of operations, which is claimed to be new to Australia. Although the factory is capable of manufacturing: 60 tons of butter a week, provision has been made for expansion of that-output- when required.”
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