Maleny Muscle on the Mountain!
Another try on September 8th - hopefully no rain!
The 2024 Maleny Apex “Muscle on the Mountain” is back for a second chance on Sunday the 8th of September starting at 7a.m. following the July 7th day being cancelled because of inclement weather.
The Apex Club of Maleny and the Maleny Show Society will host the 11th annual Muscle on the Mountain on August 8th. This date change followed a cancellation from July 7th because of inclement weather.
The event starts at 7am but we’ll start lining cars up at daybreak around 6:30, and the event finishes at 1pm. He cost of entry is $5 cash per person, at the gate.
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It is not that long ago that housewives were using mangles to get excess water out of clothes before hanging them on the clothes line.
Plans released for proposed Golf Clubhouse on the precinct
Sunshine Coast Council has funded the Maleny Golf Club to have plans for a new sustainably designed golf clubhouse to be built on the Maleny Precinct at North Maleny. This sustainability aligns with the Sunshine Coast Council environmental aspirations.
It is hoped that funding can be obtained jointly from the Sunshine Coast Council and the Commonwealth and State governments to cover the expected $2 million cost of build. Maleny Golf Club Manager, Mr. Steven Porter believes that the council could contribute through the sale of a number of blocks on North Maleny Road off the original precinct land portion. He continued to say that the long termed ownership pf the clubhouse through agreements with the Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club always remains with the Sunshine Coast Council. He believes that the clubhouse could become the meeting place for other community groups. The new clubhouse would add to the ever increasing popularity of the Maleny Golf Club which now has a reputation as one of the finest in the region and as such it is a course on the Sunshine Coast that must be played. This in itself will lead to a number of benefits to other small businesses in the Maleny Region.
Landsborough-Maleny Road Resurfacing program about to start
THE Department of Transport and Main Roads is expected to will soon begin to resurface a section of Landsborough - Maleny Road between McCarthy Road and Obi Lane South, a distance of about 1.2-kilometres.
The project is budgeted to cost $910,00 to resurface and rehabilitate. The works are set to commence in late August 2024, The final line marking is scheduled for October 2024. Motor.
Nearly 10,000 motorists travel this stretch of road daily, and motorists should prepare for potential delays, with lane closures and reduced speed limits expected during the three-week construction period.
As with all state roadworks motorists can stay updated through the QLDTraffic app or QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au.
Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.
Juvenile Crime continues to make our streets unsafe
In 2015 the Palaszczuk-Miles Government watered down our laws and as aresult. youth criminals are running riot and Queenslanders are living in fear.
For the sake of Queensland residents this must change.
Adult Crime, Adult Time will bring back consequences for actions and send a clear message to youth offenders.
We also need to get serious about early intervention and rehabilitation with purpose.
Landsborough-Maleny Road Upgrade
Approximately 1.2KM of Landsborough-Maleny Road between McCarthy Road and Obi Lane South is scheduled to be resurfaced in late August this year. The near 10,000 motorists who travel this road daily can expect improved road quality and extended pavement life once the project is
complete. Delays are expected during constructionwhich will take approximately three weeks.
And yep, when they’re done, I’ll be asking they keep going from Obi Lane South all the way to the Icebox and Bald Knob Road. Because we all know that needs doing too!
Welcome Home Sam
Welcome home, Sam - The Travelling JackarooMaleny’s own legend.
Sam has driven his 1960s Chamberlain Tractor around Australia over the past three years and has raised more than $250,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, Dolly's Dream and Drought Angels.
We now just await to see what is the next big project that Sam will be undertaking. Great stuff, Sam.
Just some local news from Fisher
Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher
Fisher Community News
The photo below is the Clarke Creek Wind Farm where thousands of hectares between Rockhampton and Mackay are being laid flat for a 450MW wind farm to produce electricity. The project will be home to up to 195 wind turbines,
The fact that the natural habitat for Koalas, Gliders, Owls and native flora and fauna is being bulldozed - for this "green" power.
POLITICAL
COMMENT MADE BY
Premier Steven Miles
When asked if he would reintroduce 24-hour right of entry notice provision for Queensland worksites.
The then Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham announced that partners Lacour Energy and Goldwind would partner the Stanwell Corporation, a wholly owned Queensland owned electrical distributor would build the 450 MW Clarke Creek wind farm after sealing an agreement to sell nearly 75 per cent of the energy generated to Stanwell Corporation. He refused to say just how much government subsidy or grants flowed to Clark Creek Windfarm.
"The Member for Kawana might want to see construction workers die, but on this side of the house we do not.”
Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston
To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Please take care on escooters on our roadways.
At a recent Ordinary Meeting of the Sunshine Coast Council, Council voted to progress a motion to the Local Government of Queensland’s (LGAQ) Annual Conference which will be held in Brisbane from October 21 to 23 October to seek statewide support for the State Government to introduce mandatory device limitations and standards to control the speed and capabilities of personal mobility devices.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said safety continued to be a primary consideration for people choosing these personal mobility devices as a travel option and that safety concern extended to people on pathways, footpaths and roads. There has been an increasing law breaking by many private e-transport
The Maleny Streetscape project aims to improve the function of Maleny’s main street.
It will add to its ‘sense of place’ so it can continue to be a place that is loved by residents, supports local businesses, and remains a valued hinterland destination. To avoid impacts on our community and traders over the busy summer holiday season, we are planning to start construction in early 2025.. The project incorporates the area of Maple Street between Myrtle and Teak Streets. Approximately $2.9 million will be allocated to this beautify Maleny project as part of the Maple Street streetscape project, The design includes:
✓ four new raised pedestrian crossings
✓ kerb extensions
✓ additional shade tree planting and gardens
✓ seating and gathering areas
✓ wayfinding signage
users who are clearly operating their personal mobility devices at high – and dangerous –speed.
Maleny has not escaped from this type of problems with the most dangerous time being on conclusion of the school day down Bunya Street and throughout any day in the Maple Street shopping precinct.
The enforcement of these private e-scooter users falls to Queensland Police and according to RACQ. Between January 1, 2019, and September 30, 2023, there had been 3,305 hospital presentations in Queensland due to incidents involving e-transport devices.”
Maleny Streetscape
✓ heritage and cultural interpretation elements.
The Maleny streetscape design has been shaped by the community and it uniquely reflects the character and history of Maleny township. Tender documentation has been released and the contractor procurement process is now underway and expected to be in place by the end of October.
If you have a question for the project team, please email:
maplestreetscapemaleny@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Please see the below link for further information:
https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/council/ planning-and-projects/infrastructure-projects/ maleny-placemaking-and-streetscape-maplestreet
You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4
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Why Shop Locally?
The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News
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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
Maleny Commerce News
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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/
Who remembers some of the days past around Maleny.
Glen and Matthew Howard with the local Fire Auxiliary - 1990’s.
Maleny Paint Supplies
6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54942002 www.malenypaintsupplies.com
Australian Owned and made brands of Ultra-Premium paints “MICROSHIELD
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Microshield is also a low odour coating when used internally on doors and panelling.
MICROSHIELD PREMIUM VARNISH
Microshield Varnish combines the latest values in u/v inhibitors and stabilisers, with the best blend of premium resins to give the user maximum performance in a clear gloss finish. How does this work? The u/v inhibitors soak up the suns rays, converting them into heat and then provide for their egress, through dissipation within the film. The stabilisers protect the coating by rendering the “free radicals” of u/v inert and neutralising them. Then they regenerate themselves and proceed to continue the protecting process throughout the coatings life. The balance of selected resins offers excellent flexibility (to reduce brittleness) and extends the lifespan of the coating, at the same time maintaining a tough abrasion resistant clear gloss.
What you will need
Brush or Microfibre Roller. Weatherfast Brushing or Spraying thinner
Microshield is also a low odour coating when used internally on doors and panelling. Application by brush and/or mohair roller provides superb gloss and flow characteristic.
Microshield is a clear, low odour, high gloss urethane/alkyd blend with high levels of state of the art inhibitors and stabilisers for maximum exterior protection.
For panelling, doors, outdoor furniture, railings, general bright work on boats and all areas not subjected to heavy traffic.
Purchasing paint Online
Online shopping has become a very popular way to shop. As with everything there are two sides - who knows.
I really doubt that you would make any real savings or get a better product range than shopping locally.
One of the down sides is that your paint may arrive in a damaged condition causing a messy problem!
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 our donation could go to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects.
Maleny Paint Supplies
6/14
Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54942002 www.malenypaintsupplies.com
Talk to us about cabinets custom made to size!
Maleny Paint Supplies is now making stand alone cabinets made to measure
Maleny Paint Supplies is now offering offer both flat pack kitchens and fully assembled cabinets, wardrobe inserts, freestanding entertainment units, custom to size.
Maleny Paint Supplies can provide you with board cut to the exact size and shape of the space you’re working with, no matter the dimensions. The DIY cabinets and others fully assembled are fully made to measure, meaning you are not restricted to set modular sizes. Your cabinets will be precisely cut to size to fit your space perfectly. There will be a fee for Maleny Paint staff to attend your premises to measure and quote the job
For doors, drawer fronts and panels, some popular choices include laminated MR MDF board.. You can be assured that your new flat pack kitchen will be cut, edged and drilled to perfection.
We will be supplying our flat packs with high quality, durable Blum hardware. Blum soft-close hinges and drawers are a great example of this supplier’s ingenuity and they cannot be slammed, which helps to prevent kitchen accidents – especially when children are involved.
Where you have a specific requirement then give us a go and we will do whatever we can to assist.
Maleny PAINT uses the brands below!
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 our donation could go to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects.
Is a hybrid better than an electric car?
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids are generally a better choice if you don't want to plan trip routes in detail.
EVs are a better choice if you have a lot of charging stations in your area, want to completely get rid of gas costs or have an eye on reducing your carbon footprint as much as you're able.
A hybrid vehicle cannot run without the hybrid battery, so vehicle owners must invest in new hybrid batteries periodically, which can make vehicle maintenance expensive.
Dirt, sand, pet hair, and water can wreak havoc on a hybrid car's battery and other vital components.
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
Juvenile Crime
“How can this society scourge be contained”
From the onset it must be said that the process of merely locking juvenile criminals up will never work. That is not to say that some juvenile criminal should not be kept in custody. It is the associated work that needs to be done in partnership with incarceration that is important. All things working together.
In Queensland, under the Criminal Code (Qld): a child under 10 cannot be tried and/or sentenced for an offence and under 14 can only be charged if he/she was shown by the prosecution that the child understood that their offending behaviour was seriously wrong.
Some governments want to increase the age of criminal responsibility to 14 or even 16 years. This would immediately reduce crime figures because those offences committed by those children in the increased age band would not be counted in statistics - this making it appear that crime figures were dropping, when in fact they were not.
Much of juvenile crime is caused by lack of education, family influences such as parental neglect or a family history of criminal activity, and peer pressure, including gang involvement and the desire for social acceptance.
Most likely the most common cause of juvenile criminals comes about through neglectful parents who quite simply cannot be bothered - parents with bad parenting skills.
The vast number of juvenile rimes, approximately 70% are committed by the same offenders and studies have found that this number increases when young juvenile criminals are incarcerated and are allowed to simply fill in time in jail.
There is no simple answer to this problem and despite many reviews no concrete conclusions have been reached to attack the problem. There are answers though, but politicians generally are too timid to attack the subject because of political backlash.
Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t”
Truthful’s neighbour, Mrs O'Clery was in town on a shopping trip. She began her day finding the most perfect shoes in the first shop and a beautiful dress on sale in the second.
In the third, everything had just been reduced by 50 percent when her mobile phone rang.
It was a female doctor notifying her that her husband had just been in a terrible car accident and was in critical condition and in the ICU.
The woman told the doctor to inform her husband where she was and that she'd be there as soon as possible.
As she hung up she realised she was leaving what was shaping up to be her best day ever in the boutiques. She decided to get in a couple of more shops before heading to the hospital. She ended up shopping the rest of the morning, finishing her trip with a cup of coffee and a beautiful chocolate cake slice, compliments of the last shop. She was jubilant.
Then she remembered her husband. Feeling guilty, she dashed to the hospital.
She saw the doctor in the corridor and asked about her husband's condition. The lady doctor glared at her and shouted, 'You went ahead and finished your shopping trip didn't you! I hope you're proud of yourself! While you were out for the past four hours enjoying yourself in town, your husband has been languishing in the Intensive Care Unit! It's just as well you went ahead and finished, because it will more than likely be the last shopping trip you ever take!
For the rest of his life he will require round-theclock care. And YOU will now be his carer! The woman was feeling so guilty she broke down and sobbed.
The lady doctor then chuckled and said, 'I'm just pulling your leg...He's dead. Show me what you bought.'
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
Maleny SES Leader retires after 42 years as a volunteer
After 42 years as a State Emergency Service Volunteer, Ms Pamyla O’Connor has decided to “hang up her boots” for the final time and enjoy her retirement.
Pamyla was acknowledged for her outstanding service at a retirement event in the new Maleny Emergency Services building on September 1st, 2024. During this event Pamyla was acknowledged for her outstanding service and was presented with her 40yrs meritorious service clasp by Andrew WallaceLNP Federal Member for Fisher and also presented with the 40yr SES service plaque by Andrew Powell MP.
In making the presentation Mr. Wallace said; “What an amazing achievement Pamyla O’Connor, 42 yrs of service with the Queensland State Emergency Service and serving Maleny Community”.
Ms O’Connor was one or the original members who joined the Maleny Group in 1982under Group Leader Mr. Lloyd Larney when the group was headquartered in an old council building in the council work depot in Palm Street, Maleny. Things have progressed since then to the new complex in Dixon Avenue, Maleny.
The Maleny SES Group is always looking for new volunteer members. To find out more call 0407 587 266 or 0476 767 982 or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MalenySES/
Maleny SES Volunteer group
Be Prepared for severe weather events
What to do if you need assistance
For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and flood related property damage.
Call the
State Emergency Service: 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 132 500 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
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
Buying residential property in Quensland?
With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny
Buying a residential property is a major financial transaction for most people. So, it’s vital you seek the advice of your solicitor before you sign any contract. With increased numbers of residential properties changing hands in Queensland and a recently revised standard residential contract we thought this was a great time to review a few residential contract basics. Over the next few weeks, we will review the fundamental issues in residential conveyancing for buyers and sellers of houses, units, and town houses.
Solicitors and real estate agents
Solicitors and real estate agents have very different roles in sale of residential property, and it is important to understand those differences.
Solicitors are experts that are trained in this area of law and will guide you through the conveyance to ensure your interests are protected. Every property and conveyance is different, so your solicitor will advise you on the need for any special conditions or any other legal issues that arise.
Real estate agents represent the seller and receive a commission
from the seller when the property is sold.
The real estate agent is responsible for getting the best price and contract terms for the seller and is not qualified to give legal advice on the contract, draft clauses or modify the pre-printed standard contract in any way.
Disclosure obligations
As a seller of residential property, you are required by law to disclose certain information to a buyer before they enter into a contract. There may be penalties for failure to do so additionally a buyer may be able to terminate the contract and recover compensation from you.
Some examples include the following, you must: give a disclosure notice to a prospective buyer if the property has a pool and there is no pool safety certificate; disclose all encumbrances affecting the property; notify a buyer if the property is recorded on the contaminated land or environmental management register; or
Easton Lawyers are your Local Lawyers in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. Easton Lawyers. 62 Maple Street, Maleny. Qld. 4552 Phone. 0754943511.
P.O. Box 255 Maleny. Qld. 4552. Email: reception@eastonlawyers.com.au
if there is an application or order about a tree on the property.
Additionally, before settlement you must: advise a buyer whether the property has compliant smoke alarms; an approved electricity safety switch;
obtain and give a buyer with a clearance certificate from the Australian Taxation Office; and provide a pool safety certificate or notice of no pool safety certificate.
If you’re selling a residential unit or townhouse, you must also provide the buyer with information about the body corporate.
Your solicitor will assist you to ensure you satisfy all these disclosure requirements.
Should you have any questions please contact our office on 07 5494 3511 Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 AEST.
Take care everyone! Easton Lawyers
For the team at Easton Lawyers it is a privilege to help people through tough and stressful times and if the client cannot come to them this is no obstacle as home visits and/or hospital visits are a service they provide.
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!
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!
check out the extensive range of
Blundstone boots
Trade wear - King Gee
Gumboots for adults and children
Raincoats and umbrellas
Sloggers (in loads of colours & patterns)
Bamboo socks
Hats
Sunglasses
News from Witta Recreational Club
Proudly bought to you by David Lowden Excavations
Hire of Club Facilities
The vision of the club is to provide country club services to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.
The excellent facilities of the Witta Recreation Club are available for hire for events such as weddings, sports days, family gatherings.
The club has a Certified Kitchen/Catering facilities including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is practically fitted out with a large capacity for the cold storage of a range of beverages. The Bushman’s Bar is located at the core of the Witta Recreation Club. Service from the bar can be provided to customers on the covered hard standing overlooking the playing pitches, or directly into the Clubroom.
Inquiries can be made via the internet at: https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking
You can find out more about the Witta Recreation Club at their web site at: https://wittarec.club/
Did you Know?
Maleny had a proud dairy past ….now not too much!!!
In the early 1900’s and with land being cleared, abundant rain and rich red soil, the focus around Maleny moved to dairy farming. The lush green hills of Maleny are awash with Kikuyu grass introduced from South Africa in 1919 to support the burgeoning dairy industry.
Butter and cheese co-ops and factories were built and the industry flourished. In the 1950’s Maleny supported some 300 dairy farms. Then came deregulation and by 1980 only 20 remained.
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
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How much battery power do I need for my home?
Purchasing a battery is a big decision and you want to make sure you make the right choice – especially when we’re talking about battery size. At Redback, we get it. It’s difficult to know what battery will work best for your home and your lifestyle.
We always recommend talking with an accredited installer in your area, as they’re fully trained to look at all your individual needs and advise on the correct sized system.
Certified Energy Solutions
Should I check my solar system for performance?
Certified Energy Solutions love working with and supporting Australian innovation, manufacturing and keeping industry on our shores. These are some of the big leading factors to our line-up of hybrid and off grid products from the Aussie catalogue. You may also find that Australian product has some very innovative ideas and features that are built in specifically for the Australian environment and our energy sector.
If you love everything we have just said along with knowing your new investment will be locally supported should you need assistance than visit: https://www.certifiedenergysolutions.com.au
RedEarth’s PowerOasis is a fully integrated, ready-to-run and modular Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) catering for the niche 50-400kVA power range. It has the option to use both the inbuilt solar PV MPPT or AC-coupled solar PV inverters can be added. Home battery sales are rising with volatile power prices
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 .
September 2024
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.
October 2024
BUSY NEEDLES 10th and 24th (Bicentenary Room on 24th)
INDOOR BOWLS 2nd, 9th, NO BOWLS 16th or 23rd Back to Verandah Room
DROP IN 4th, 11th, (18th and 25th in Bicentenary Room)
COMMITTEE MEETING 21st at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)
GENERAL MEETING … 28 th. Usual time 915am for a 930am start.
Movie Afternoon. 6yh. 2.30p.m. - 5.00p.m 13th Sausage Sizzle.
Maleny Bowls Club
Don’t forget the Tuesday Jackpot Pair Bowls EVERY Tuesday 8.30a.m. for 9a.m. start. Pairs. - 2 x 10 ends
Maleny Calendar of Events 2024.
✦ Sunday September 8 St Georges-in-theHills, Maleny, 3pm Kim Kirkman and Friends concert. Tickets $25 via humanitix.com
✦ September 23rd at 8.45a.m. -at the Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion will be the scene of Maleny Hospital Auxiliary’s annual fundraising event, “A Springtime Affair”. To get tickets, contact Carole at 0414373 734 or Louise at 0415 446 856
✦ Maleny Arts & Crafts Quilt Show Sept 28th + 29th - Maleny Show-Grounds.
✦ Maleny Garden Club Spring FairMaleny Show-grounds - Sat Oct 5th.
✦ Run Queensland Blackall 100 - Mapleton - Montville - Baroon Pocket - October 18th - 19th - 20th Cont PH: 0447 711 232
✦ 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:
thegrapevine@westnet.com.au
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..
Maleny Rotary Club advocates that businesses wear purple on Fridays to support Domestic Violence Awareness
The Maleny Rotary Club is joining the campaign with other Rotary clubs on the Sunshine Coast and throughout Australia in being highly visible and active in the promotion of Respectful Relationships and Domestic Violence Awareness.
This campaign supports not only business staff, but all individuals in wearing a Rotary purple Anti DV shirt each Friday to draw attention to the prevalence of domestic violence committed within our communities. The front of the purple T-shirts says, “Together we say NO to Domestic and Family Violence”, while on the back is printed “Yes to Respectful Relationships.”
This campaign is proposed to commence on a date yet to be fixed in September 2024 and will be launched at Barbers of Maleny. This project signifies how seriously Maleny Rotary views the devastating effects of domestic violence on communities..
If you want to purchase a polo shirt, t-shirt or cap supporting this Rotary cause for yourself or your business simply contact a Maleny Rotary Member or visit their Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofmaleny
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.
Protect. More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023
“The
“I am now headed north”
Please make a donation It is a great feeling!
Well it’s official and thiss the most modern vehicle I’ve ever owned, my new 1997 Hino Tilt tray truck. This is the start of the next adventure, but first I have to get it home to Maleny from Melbourne so I can work on it. Made it to Wagga Wagga on the first in the tilt tray, nice 500km first day from Melbourne. This trip that took me 3 days in the tractor lol) , I did have a low air alarm about 20kms out of town that scared the bejesus out of me because I’m used to any sort of alarm from being in the tractor being a low oil/pressure alarm
I’m still getting used to the principles of Air in trucks, I’m permitted to drive from dawn till dusk and came in right on it this avo but still within time. It’s a good feeling. Drives great, I’m bloody happy with it!!! Also, notice the new hat - “New adventure.needs a new hat”.
Be a real “Mate”
Make sure that you look after your matesTreat them all well!.
There are no places for bullies or abusers.
Thank you to TAFE NSW - North Wagga Primary Industries Centre for letting me swing by for a yarn and for doing a fundraiser yesterday , was bloody great to catchup and say “Gday”. . You’ve got fantastic people and facilities that I’m sure the students absolutely love.
Royal Flying Doctor Service:
https://fundraise-rfds-qld.raisely.com/the-travellingjackaroo-aka-sam-hughes
Dolly’s Dream:
Together we can make Dolly's dream a reality.. Here’s the link!
https://www.dollysdream.org.au/fundraisers/samhughes/ the-travelling-jackaroo https://droughtangels.org.au/the-travelling-jackeroo/
#dontkeepitunderyourhat
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
https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News
Follow Sam’s Travels
You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo” https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo
