Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 06.10.2023

Queensland Government announces $250 million plan for Juvenile Youth Remand Centre

In response to the juvenile crime spree spinning out of control, the Queensland Government announces a new $250 million juvenile remand centre to be built.

The Queensland Government has announced the construction of a dedicated remand facility for juveniles which will make sure that young people have a place to go whilst on remand awaiting a court date. This facility is not a long term watch house, but is in response to addressing concerns about youth crime after a series of highprofile incidents and legislative reactions. This facility will hold up to 50 detainees at a time. It is only the first stage as stage 2 will be eventually added to hold a further 30 detainees. Stage 1 is expected to be opened in 2024. It will be constructed using a “rapid build” modular technology to put the facility together quickly. It will be built adjacent to the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre at Waco. This facility is to add to the new youth detention centres planned for Woodford and Cairns which

are expected to be operational, potentially as early as 2026.

The number of children in detention in Queensland has been climbing year on year, against the trend nationally.

Deputy Premier Mr Miles said there were programs available to children once they had been sentenced to prison time to help them turn their lives around, but he also acknowledged time spent on remand was getting longer.

The new Serious Repeat Offender Index (SROI) in its latest annual report, found 17 per cent of young offenders – or 568 children – were responsible for nearly half of crimes committed in 2021-22.

This plan comes just 12 months after a similar plan to turn the Caloundra Watch-house into a temporary centre to hold juvenile offenders was cancelled. In preparation for the use of the Caloundra watch-house and the subsequent restoration back to the original purpose for that building cost the taxpayer in the vicinity of $5 million dollars.

This was caused because the community consultation process which alone cost over $35,000 had not been concluded.

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George Robert Diefenbach

A service celebrating the life of George Robert Diefenbach was held at the Maleny Uniting Church on Thursday September 21. This was the largest funeral celebration held in the church with approximately 250 Malenyites attending.

George was born at Nambour hospital on 16 June 1933, the second youngest of eight children (siblings Nell, Glad, Ivy, Ted, Violet, Norm and John) to parents George and Nellie Diefenbach.

George arrived in Maleny in 1942 when George at the age of 9 with his family. The Diefenbach family worked on a number of farms throughout the district over the years before work in a number of saw mills around the district before joining the PMG as a phone linesman, a career spanning 31 years.

George was a well-known and active participant in various aspects of Maleny’s community life for many years, volunteering with many organisations such as the Maleny auxiliary fi brigade, men’s shed, Maleny Historical Society, golf and tennis clubs.

Finding romance nearby, on a neighbouring farm George met Elizabeth (Betty) Howard whom he went on to marry on the 6th May 1961 at the Maleny Methodist Church.

Right to the end George had attended the many community interests that he had and he celebrated his 90th birthday with the Maleny Senior Citizens club of which he was a member.

George passed away on September 10th peacefully at the age of 90 following a long illness..

Maleny Library now has an Electronic text Magnifier

The Maleny Library has been gifted an Electronic Text Magnifier and are keen to let customers know that if they have vision impairment, they are welcome to come into the library to use the machine to read their books and documents.

Maleny Library is situated at 5 Coral Street, Maleny Telephone: (07) 5475 8989

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

Queensland Housing Crisis & More

Housing Crisis

New data reveals house block approvals have slumped to an historic low under the Palaszczuk Labor Government, building more pressure on the Queensland Housing Crisis.

The figures from the Queensland Statisticians Office shows approvals have plummeted 30 per cent under the Palaszczuk Government and are now at the lowest since records began 20 years ago, except for at the height of the global pandemic.

With fewer house block approvals, fewer homes are built, sending rents skyrocketing and leaving Queensland’s growing population fighting just to keep a roof over their head.

“Fewer house blocks are being approved than a decade ago, despite our population continuing to balloon.

We should be seeing more house blocks approved to ensure the homes are being built to ease the Queensland Housing Crisis. Instead, we have limited

land supply and the cost of existing homes to buy or rent continues to be pushed through the roof.”

Prison Overcrowding

For some prisons in Queensland to reach 150% capacity highlights the chaos and crisis under the watch of Minister Mark Ryan and Labor, and is another example of the Government’s failure to plan.

Overcrowding has become a growing issue under the Queensland Government. Prison overcrowding has a major impact on prison staff safety. In the last financial year 385 Corrections staff who were assaulted.

Minister Ryan is on notice that should deaths, serious injuries or escapes occur in one of these facilities linked to overcrowding, he will be held accountable as he is directly responsible.

Don’t forget about the Lion Club Meet and Greet event on October 8th, 2023 at 2.30p.m. at Tranquil Park, Maleny

To vote “Yes or NO” is the question

for Fisher

Local Pharmacies

Our CommunityPharmacies don't just create livelihoods; they save lives. I'm proud to fight with our local industry for better conditions, for better representation, and for better support from their Government.

Happy World PharmacistsDay - and thank you to our hardworking pharmacists and chemists right across Fisher and the SunshineCoast

Child Sexual Abuse

The Federal Government will launch a Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse in Indigenous Communities to CloseTheGap and KeepKidsSafe.

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And from the get-go, we've put forward a PositivePlan for a StrongerAustralia - while Labor divides, dithers, and delays.

The “No” vote

Although I am fighting for a better way forward when it comes to realising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recognition, representation, and efforts to close the gap. I will be saying NO to Labor’s Canberra-based Voice.

like you, I want to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. What is being proposed is divisive, risky, unknown and permanent. It is reckless. It is dangerous. And it goes against the egalitarian spirit of our nation.

“On October 14th VOTE - NO”.

Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP

Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston

To contact Cr Winston Johnston

winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Minor Grants Funding now available

Funding is now available for community groups to see their project come to life.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Minor Grants program offers up to $2000 to support one-off projects and programs.

Funding would support projects that have broad community benefit. Community groups can apply with projects that make our communities more active, vibrant, inclusive, resilient and creative.

“Help your vision become a reality with Council’s Community Grants – apply

Minor

• Community Development

• Community Facilities

• Creative Development

• Cultural Heritage

• Economic Development

• Sport and Recreation.

today! Applications are now open and close on October 30.” Said Cr Johnston.

To find out more about the Council grants contact the grants team on (07) 5420 8616 or simply go to the council web site at:

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

Libraries Closed 11 October

Sunshine Coast Libraries will be closed on Wednesday 11 October for staff development and training. While the library is closed, explore books, audiobooks, magazines, movies and music available through the eLibrary. Download the Sunshine Coast Libraries app for fast access to your member account, loans and reservations.

Libraries will be ready to welcome the community back through the doors on Thursday 12 October 2023.

Pet registrations now due!

Annual pet registration renewals have been sent out, either by post or email, to owners of the 66,132 cats and dogs registered on the Sunshine Coast.

If you haven’t received a renewal notice, your pet’s details have changed or you no longer own your pet, please contact council as soon as possible to update your details and avoid receiving an infringement.

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll at Budget Estimates

“The Service Delivery Redesign Project, a maligned project in the Queensland Police Service to “streamline” frontline work and cut red tape cost taxpayers millions of dollars The total cost of the dumped project was actually $8.78m.”

Pet registration helps Sunshine Coast Council reunite lost pets with their owners as well as provide funding for services such as education programs to promote responsible pet ownership, reuniting and care of lost animals and animal management within the community.

Significant discounts apply for de-sexed and micro-chipped pets, with the cost being just $24 or free for pensioners. There is also a once time life registration.

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Grant applications can be submitted in one of six categories:

Thanks Gail for your service to the Maleny Community

It is with much sadness that on Saturday September 30th that we learnt of the passing of Gail Denver following a long illness. Gail and her family had been residents of the Maleny District for over 40 years

Right to the very end Gail was heavily involved in volunteering for the many organisations that she tirelessly worked for. Just some of those organisations included: - Pattemore House, The Maleny Drama Group where she was an actor, director and writer. The Maleny District Sports & Recreation Club became her passion following the allocation of the Maleny Precinct to house many community organisations. The Maleny Show Society saw her as a steward for the Beef Cattle Pavilion for over 30 years, the Precinct and so much more.

Through her volunteering Gail was well known to much of the Maleny community, both long termed and newer residents.

Gail was never idle when it comes to helping out her favourite community organisations in the community.

On International Women’s Day 2023 the ZONTA Club of Blackall Range awarded the prestigious 2023 ‘Woman of Achievement Award’ to Gail. The award was presented to Gail by ZONTA District 22 Lieutenant Governor, Ms Peta Ludwig

The Denver family, mum Jo Denver, brother Simon Denver and sister Jane Denver (deceased) and Gail herself were all very talented writers and directors , especially for theatrical presentations.

Gail will leave a very big hole in many community organisations.

There will be celebration of Gail’s life at 10.00am on Saturday 21st October. It’ll be at the Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club club-house located at the end of Parkland Drive on the Maleny Precinct, in North Maleny.

All are welcome to attend and to celebrate her life!

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Every community needs a Gail! Unfortunately many communities do not find one and they are unfortunate for not having done so. Thanks Gail!

Ms Gail Denver - R.I.P & Thanks

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Commerce News

Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet? Maleny Commerce supports local businesses

Why Shop Locally?

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

It Creates local jobs and it is personal;

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

It reduces your carbon footprint

Will you really support local businesses?

About Maleny Commerce

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

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/

Maleny Book Farm supported many otherwise unknown authors

OVER 20 years from 1989 to 2009, children's author, editor and publisher Jill Morris hosted thousands of children at the Book Farm at Reesville, Maleny to be inspired in creative writing.

Jill and her partner Richard worked tirelessly to return their farm back to its original rainforest state.

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

Maleny Paint Supplies

6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54942002

www.malenypaintsupplies.com

Australian Owned and made brands of Ultra-Premium paints

Like Father Like Son

“World Speed Record on Water beckons”

As a child, David Warby watched his father's boat being built and subsequently break a world speed record on water at an average speed of 511 kph over a one kilometre measured distance.

Dave Warby will be setting out to break his father’s 40yr record for the Outright Unlimited World Water Speed Record. Spirit of Australia 2 is undergoing trials in preparation for the record attempt currently targetted for 2021.

Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes is a specialist manufacturer of highest quality paints and surface coatings. It is an Australian made, Australian owned Family company.

NORGLASS is proud to sponsor David & Ken Warby and the Spirit of Australia II, with SHIPSHAPE and NORTHANE products being used on the vessel for their upcoming World Speed Trials.

It doesn’t matter if your boat is not going to be used in world speed trials it can still be improved with the use of Norglass Specialty Paint.

Northane + Shipshape perfect for boating!

Northane Clear Gloss

Northane Clear Gloss is a two-pack, nonyellowing polyurethane with outstanding chemical and abrasion resistance. It is ideal for coating clear corrugated roof panels to seal leaks and may be used in continuously immersed in water conditions.

It has excellent heat resistance and durability making this a premium clear coating for use on floors, furniture, and exterior applications.

Shipshape Primer-Undercoat

Shipshape Primer-Undercoat is an ultimate high-build performance coating to obliterate background irregularities and provide filling properties prior to coating with single or 2 pack finishes.

It too is Suitable for areas of continuous immersion and osmosis repairs. It is also commonly used as a primer-undercoat and as a topcoat in the bilge areas of boats because of its satin gloss finish.

These products are available at Maleny Paint Supplies

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Maleny Service Centre

16 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54943444

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One Stop Mechanical Services Shop

Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises

Take Care in Upper Bunya Street, Maleny

As part of the construction of the new Enclave Estate on what was previously Hopper’s Dairy farm there is a new road entrance at the top of Bunya Street.

On the curve immediately prior to the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Depot there has recently been built a traffic island to mark the entrance of The Enclave Estate.

For the unsuspecting it would be a very easy task to “hit” the island, doing damage to your vehicle. This area is a heavy traffic area, especially at school hours and with a new lot of traffic entering the scene.

Take care - you have been warned!!!

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.

Your One Stop Shop for Automotive Repairs – you don’t need to do the running around, we do it for you!:. http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au/

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

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Maleny Hospital Upgrade

The Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital is about to receive a $2.8 million re include work on both interior and exterior and external works are expected to commence in late September with internal works starting in November.

The first Maleny Hospital commenced taking patients in 1920 with a re-located building which had a number of additions over the years. In 1987 a new hospital was opened in Bean Street opposite the old hospital site. Today the Maleny Ambulance Centre stands on the old hospital site.

mechanical plant, and a new roof. There will also be an opportunity to upgrade IT capability in readiness for the integrated electronic

The Maleny region is growing, and these works will ensure the facility and its health care workers can continue to deliver the best health care possible. To carry out the works, some 12 ward beds will be temporarily relocated to Nambour General Hospital starting early October to ensure

Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair

October 7th between 9am and 4pm sees a horticultural delight at the Maleny Show-ground Pavilion. There will be a garden market, open gardens, expert insights, art exhibitions, and more.

Tickets and information is available at:

www.facebook.com/malenygardenclub

Delicious food (morning and afternoon teas and lunches) and local produce such as jams and baked goods will also be available.

Maleny Cricket Club calling for junior players

To find out more about junior teams contact Junior Coordinator, Catherine Millett on 0401 474 932 or Junior Coach Tim Messer on 0421008949.

You can keep up to date with information via the club Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/malenycricketclub/

The hospital is presently open 24/7 and the emergency department and specialist outpatients will remain open for the duration of the works.

The Sunshine Coast Health Assets and Infrastructure team has been working with clinical teams to ensure the least possible impact to patients, and to allow the completion of the works as quickly as possible.

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Bushfires can be started by natural causes, such as lightning strikes, or by people (accidentally or on purpose).

Temperatures have risen quickly in September and are expected to continue are to rise over the coming summer period. That along with a drier than usual spring will ensure that fire conditions will constantly be in the extreme range.

In some areas it is expected be up to 10 degrees higher than average. This burst of extreme heat will be accompanied by heightened fire risks.

We have already seen evidence of the heightened fire risk as on September 14th at about 2p.m. the Queensland Fire Service put out an evacuation warning for the area around Mawsons Road and Holt Road Beerwah.

A QFES spokesman described the fire as a “large grass fire that is

very fast moving.” It was about 2km in size and said 15 crews were battling the blaze.

Water bombing planes were also used to fight the bushfire at Beerwah on Sunday.

This is just an example of what we can expect for the coming bushfire season.

We are now in an El Nino situation so there are drier than normal conditions accompanying that and with the higher temperatures it is very difficult to control a fire once it gets going.

Introspect of the September fires, as an example, at 12:41pm on Monday, 18th September 2023 there was still a stay informed warning associated with this fire.

Learn from this fire because similar incidents can be repeated. A police spokesperson t said properties between Steve Irwin Way, Irwin Rd, Mawsons Rd and the Bruce Hwy, including Holt Rd, should prepare to leave at very short notice as the fire had broken containment lines and was heading in a westerly direction towards Beerwah.

Burys Road and Mawsons Road were closed, and delays were seen on the Bruce Highway. As of 5pm Monday 18th September the fire had burned through 350ha and was “contained but not

When were the worst bushfires in Australia’s history?

The Black Saturday bushfires in January 2009 were the worst in Australia's history, killing 173 people.

Almost 80 communities and entire towns were left unrecognisable.

The fires burned more than 2,000 properties and 61 businesses.

The cost was staggering!

Weather conditions and fuel conditions play a part in bushfires happening. Materials such as leaf litter, bark, small branches and twigs, grasses and shrubs can provide fuel for bushfires. It is the responsibility of the landholder to take whatever precautions are necessary to reduce the danger of fires on their property. Continued next Page

controlled” with “Firefighting aircraft continuing to help ground crews.

Even Australia Zoo was not exempted from the alert zone. Thankfully the Zoo have a well established fire protocol, extensive equipment, and trained personnel on alert at Australia Zoo.

Even though Emergency Service personnel may have the fire under control a quick the wind change takes the fire in another direction.

A Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson said the risk of bushfires will continue increasing and predicts the fires will become more frequent and more intense as the weeks pass and temperatures soar. The BOM expects temperatures to be more than 10 degrees above average

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for October, with maximums in the mid-30s

danger, with no rainfall on the horizon.

This fire shows that fires can happen close to all our homes and it is important to be “Fire Ready” so that action can be taken quickly to ensure the safety of families.

What are ways of preventing bushfires?

You can remove native vegetation around homes, strategically reduce fuel across the landscape, and construct fuel breaks and fire access tracks, as part of your overall preparedness. You can also discuss with your RFB Regional Staff how to manage bushfire risks while minimising the affects on native plants and animals.

The September fires are the first of what is expected to be a number of fires through this season and we expect to have an elevated fire risk season all the way through summer.

Dry air, westerly winds and warm temperatures are the main reason behind the increased fire

People can stay prepared by ensuring gutters around the home are cleaned regularly and the grass has been mowed and keep up to date through local radio and official Emergency Services social media

More than that you can become involved with your local Rural Fire Brigade as a volunteer. Apart from busy fire fighting at the fire front there are many jobs to be done, such as equipment maintenance, administration, manning phones during emergence incidents along with feeding the “troops”.

So you can see that there is a job for all ages and talents.

With the coming expected season coming our community is going to need all the volunteers it can get to provide some safety for our homes.

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!

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..

The Maple Street Co-op and our local Queensland CWA join forces

International Rural Women’s Day

Country Women’s Association are joining forces to showcase the role of the CWA and to feature the rural women of this area, especially those who play an amazing role in providing produce for the Maple Street Co-op.

Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the QCWA, their healthy focus on their Country Kitchens project fit in well with the aims of the our own Maple Street Co-op.

Join the two groups at the Maple Street Co-op street front from 9am onwards on the 15th October to meet our amazing local producers and learn more. Experience taste testing, collect recipes and support the fresh food raffle.

The CWA Kitchens project fits in well with the aims of the Maple Street Co-op by promoting sustainability with the consumption of organic freshly produced and unprocessed food.

The Country Kitchens 5 key messages of getting more fruit and vegetables into our meals, cooking at home, checking portion size, being aware of sugar in drinks, and sitting less and moving more. All in the name of a better health outcome.

To find out more email: malenybranch@qcwa.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/

More information can be found here:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023

In this year for Safer Internet, Australians are being called to Connect. - Reflect. - Protect.

Take care with charging mobility devices

With the continuing fast uptake of electric mobility devices such as scooters and e bikes there has also been a fast increase in the number of fires in homes caused by the charging of those devices.

This increase in fires is caused in part by a lack of regulation around how the technology is developed and how people would charge the batteries.

The ACCC supports the development of labelling standards and improving consumer information on the battery functionality. Many people either do not understand the dangers of incorrectly charging this type of batteries.

Emergency Services advised against charging devices with larger batteries like e-bikes in houses as higher temperatures are reached during charge. Don’t take the risk with overcharging.

Maleny SES Volunteer group

Be Prepared for severe weather events MAMA

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 Community Groups & When they meet!

Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community

Maleny Rotary Club

Meeting. Times

1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

6-30pm for 7pm

Maleny Hotel, Bunya St. Maleny

Email: secretary.maleny@rotary9600.org

president.maleny@rotary9600.org

Maleny Probus Club

Meeting. Times

Maleny Uniting Church, Landsborough Road, Maleny

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

Feb to November 1300 856 859

Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch

Meetings at The Verandah Room

23 Maple Street, Maleny

8:00 am - 11:30 am.

4th Monday of Month.

Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com

The Zonta Club of Blackall Range

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

Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au

president@zontablackallrange.org.au

Apex Club of Maleny

Meeting. Times

MALENY HOTEL/MALENY BOWL'S CLUB

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

Postal PO BOX 39. MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653

Maleny Senior Citizens

Meetings at

The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny

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

Email: margarry1@bigpond.com

0409 266 507

The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc.

Meetings at Maleny Uniting Church Hall

On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm

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

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

Maleny Commerce

Meetings at Monthly breakfast networking meetings.

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

Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au

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

An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

Well the time is almost here when we have to cast that vote to change the constitution to allow for a”Voice to Parliament” to be inserted.

On Saturday, 14 October 2023, Australians will finally make up their mind as to the right process to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

What is the Constitution? Well, the Constitution contains the basic rules for the Australian Government and is Australia's fundamental law and how the country is to be governed. The Constitution has a special status as it overrides all other laws and can't be changed by the Parliament of the day - it can only be changed by a vote of the people of Australia. Once changes are made they are permanent, even if they do not work as expected.

The constitution was the founding document and took effect on January 1st, 1901 as part of the Federation of Australia. Since then there have been 44 attempts to change it, but only 8 have succeeded. The last vote to change it was in 1999 when Aussies voted as to a change of Australia to Republic status. This referendum was a failure.

On this occasion the vote to change the constitution is a major decision for the future of Australia. It must be taken seriously, even though many politicians and some indigenous people have treated it as a way to progress their own personal desires.

No one would argue that Australian Indigenous people should be well cared for and not be disadvantaged, neither should any other member of Australia’s diverse population. There is a difference between not providing adequate services to our indigenous brothers and not adequately ensuring that those services are provided in a timely and efficient manner. Silly throwing money at the problems with no surety that it is being used in the most efficient and appropriate manner.

Simply inscribing the Voice to Parliament into the Constitution, without proper scrutiny is not going to improve the lot of one indigenous person. Already there are a number of indigenous people in all parliaments of Australia and it is their job to presenting a voice to parliament as it is the duty of all politicians to present a voice to parliament on behalf of all people of Australia.

A YES vote is only going to further divide the people of Australia without any benefit to anyone. A Royal Commission into how services are provided or squandered would provide more benefits to all peoples of Australia - More efficiency in provided is what is needed - not a change to the Constitution.

that he has new neighbours and a few days ago their two boys were playing football when one of the boys was attacked by a vicious Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy rips a board off the nearby fence, wedges it down the dog’s collar, and twists, breaking the dog’s neck.

A local News reporter hears about the incident and rushes over to interview the boy. “Young Lions Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal,” he starts writing in his notebook.

But I’m not a Lions fan,” the little hero replies. “Sorry, since we are in Maleny just assumed you were,” says the reporter, and he starts again.

“Bronco’s Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack,”! he jots in his notebook. “I’m not a Bronco fan either,” the boy responds.

The reporter starts again: “Maroons supporter risks life in heroic rescue” “I’m not a Maroons fan either,” the boy responds.

“I assumed everyone in Maleny was either for the Lions, Broncos or the Maroons. What team do you cheer for?” the reporter asks.

“We are both from Sydney and I’m a Blue’s fan,” the boy says.

The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes: “Little Redneck Cockroach Vandalises Fence and Kills Beloved Family Pet.”

Everything is in the perception. Nothing should be taken for granted and nothing should be assumed.

My thought for today is “Great things never come from comfort zones.”

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

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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Maleny Library

Tuesday 10.30a.m. - 11.30a.m.

“Never let success get to your head, and never let failure get to your heart.”

“Fancy a Chat and a Cuppa”

An accident in your home: Occupier’s Liability With

Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

Loans Demystified!

Loans are detailed and complex documents that have numerous provisions, over the next few articles we will review just a few of the issues involved in the loan agreement.

In addition to the well-known home loan there are also a plethora of personal and business loans of various types.

Loans can be fixed or variable or some combination thereof, and mortgages can be low documentation (low doc) or can offer an introductory rate at the start of the loan.

The two primary types of loan agreements are secured and unsecured.

If you enter into a secured loan agreement you must provide some form of security to the lender, but whether secured or unsecured you will likely be required to provide a guarantee.

A guarantor usually provides a limited guarantee. Often, this will cover the debt plus a percentage of

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any additional expenses including interest incurred if the loan repayments are late.

Standard provisions in most loans include the:

✓ amount of the loan;

✓ interest rate;

✓ loan is secured or unsecured;

✓ term of the loan (how long the borrower has to repay the loan);

✓ amount of repayments; and

✓ frequency of repayments.

Parties should never enter into a loan without seeking legal advice.

Take care everyone!

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Number of Snake bites increase

A Q A S spokesperson reports that a three-year-old in Central Queensland suffered multiple bites from one of the world’s most venomous snakes, an eastern brown smoke. It is a timely warning that snakes are once

again on the prowl after hibernating for winter, so take extra care in summer..

Whilst the Queensland ambulance personnel responded to 846 snake bites in 2022 only 3 deaths were reported for the

entire Australian population for the same period.

This is mainly because now Australia has great access to highquality anti-venom that ca be used once a patient reaches hospital.

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?

Witta was first settled around 1887 by German immigrant families. They called it Teutoberg, possibly referring to the Teutoburg Forest area in Germany.

The town was renamed in 1916 during World War 1 due to anti-German sentiment. The name Witta is a corruption of the word wetya meaning dingo in the Kabi language.

In the 2021 census, the locality of Witta had a population of 1,296 people.

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

How much battery power do I need for my home?

If you're looking eliminate your electricity bills, you'll need a big battery – most likely 10-14kWh. Most people use more electricity at night, than in the daytime. With a battery, you can use the free solar electricity in your battery to power your home through the night. The sooner you install solar - the sooner you start to save money.

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.

Certified Energy Solutions

Certified Energy Solutions are based out of Gympie QLD however cover a large radius of our head office Should you be looking for a quality product and installation, high level of customer satisfaction and after sales support that continues well after the initial investment than look no further.

Our team of consultants specialize in all things renewable with a heavy emphasis on self-sustainability and independence from the grid, be it in off grid standalone

solutions or grid connected hybrid and solar configurations.

We have a unique way of operation that sets us apart from our competitors. Instead of selling you a system we educate and provide options so you can select the right system for your home or business, Sounds refreshing doesn't it!

Feel free to pop into 54 Crescent Road Gympie to go over your options or reach out to book a consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies

Hardware - Farm Supplies - Pet Products - Garden - Fencing - Camping

Andrea & Mark Porter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don’t forget our STIHL Products

Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies

Along with regular maintenance and servicing, caring for your tools at home is key to keeping them in good condition thus getting the most out of your tools and thus allowing for a long tool life to continue caring for your garden.

To maintain your STIHL products there are some simple easy hints and they can be viewed at the web link below:

https://blog.stihl.com.au/5-tips-to-care-for-your-tools/

Time to supplement your gardens?

Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies supplies FERTILISERS for gardens, lawns, pasture & trees including Qld Organic Extra, Qld Organic Booster (both in pellet form of composted chicken manure); Seasol, Powerfish, Powerfeed, CK88, Blood & Bone, Citrus, Herb and Vegetable Mixes, Aglime, Gypsum, Dolomite, Sulphur.

In fact we stock everything you need to ensure the most efficient growing conditions for your gardens, either flowers or vegetables.

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

Phone. 07 5494 2302

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

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Maleny Senior Citizens Notes

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

October 2023

BUSY NEEDLES 3rd, 17th and 31

INDOOR BOWLS 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

DROP IN 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

COMMITTEE MEETING … 21st (830am at Lynda’s. … GENERAL MEETING Usual time.

8th Sausage Sizzle

9th Bus Trip to Cooloola Berries.

November 2023

BUSY NEEDLES 9th and 21st

INDOOR BOWLS INDOOR BOWLS …. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th

DROP IN 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th

COMMITTEE MEETING 20th (at Lynda’s 830am) (Last meeting for the year)

GENERAL MEETING … 27 th Usual time (Last meeting for the year.)

12th Sausage Sizzle

21st Noosa River Cruise with Glasshouse Seniors.

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Maleny Garden Club - Gardening on the Edge - Spring Fair. Saturday 7 October, 2023. Maleny Show Pavilion.

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

✦ October 14th - Indigenous Vote for the Voice - Polling booth - Maleny Community Centre.

✦ Hinterland Bush Links 2023 AGM, on October 14th in Maleny, at Maleny RSL Hall.

✦ The Annual General Meeting of the Maleny Rangers Football Club Inc. Will be held on Monday 24th of October 2023 at 6.30pm in the Club house at the Showgrounds

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

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

malenysportspark@gmail.com

Maleny Probus Club goes Western

Probus is an association of active retirees providing regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

On Sunday September 24th they travelled, by bus to the Australian Outback Spectacular.

What a great Sunday afternoon show and meal with great Probus friends.

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

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

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

Thank-you everyone for following my Adventures on here and for your ongoing support/donations towards the Charities and towards raising Awareness for Mental health out Bush! I have now passed 200,000followers. On the way to Mataranka I Pulled into the The Pink Panther Pub in Larrimah for a lunch break and to let Bitsa stretch her legs. Whilst in Larrimah I was able to visit the Larrimah Museum where they had great displays on the rucking History in the NT. We’ve come a long way in 75 years, from these old and rugged trucks to the modern full aircon and air ride suspension of the today.

I pulled into Mataranka just after Dusk all lit up like a Christmas tree! I pulled into the Territory Manor Motel and Caravan Park for the night. The owners not only let me camp up for the night but shouted me and Bitsa a feed. That is true country hospitality.

I’m Always happy to call into local schools, as I did here at the Mataranka School, on my travels and gave them a quick talk about Dolly's Dream, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and Drought Angels. This includes how they serve the rural communities of our country.

I’m Finally back in Darwin. It has been 1 1/2 years since I left here with the The Great Moscow Circus.

Be a real “Mate”

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

There are no places for bullies or abusers.

I’m now back to do my HC truck licence as well as a few other things before heading down the Centre to Adelaide.

Kylie from Robbie Robbins Reserve has been her usual awesome self and is letting me camp up here at the Reserve in Darwin which has awesome hot

showers and big open sites as a donation to me whilst I do my various charity related endeavours which is a very much welcomed and appreciated.

I’ll also be attending the Junior Robbie Robins Rodeo that’s coming up this weekend for anyone in Darwin who’s coming down, I’ll be more than happy to have a yarn and you can take a few photos of Slim

I have now raised over $200,000 for the charities!

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Maple Street, Maleny early 1900’s.

The early 1900’s were important years for Maleny.3. Maleny was a very busy town due to the timber and dairy industries. Maleny CoOperative Dairy Association formed on the 3rd May, 1903.. In 1904 the first butter factory was built in Maple Street, Maleny.

The Landsborough Shire Council held its first meeting on the 22nd February, 1912 in Dyers Hall, Landsborough. The first chairman was Mr John Tytherleigh. The first shire office and shire clerks’ residence was built overlooking Landsborough Maleny Road and the future Peace Memorial Park.