Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 15.09.2023

Would you drink re-cycled water?

…maybe it will have to come to that!

Water is possibly the most important that we as a modern community must have. No water - no life. Most of the world's freshwater -- about 2.4 million cubic miles (10 million cubic kilometers) of it -- is contained in underground aquifers. The rest is treated.

As the Queensland population continues to rise so quickly it is causing a number of problems that we don’t consider too often.

We know about the growing problems with supplying housing to house many of our lower economic people, but there is one thing that we must have for all of our people. Water is the essence of life. No living thing on Earth can survive long without it.

needs must be seriously considered immediately. Already recycled water is being used in Queensland, but only for industrial uses and irrigation purposes. What most people don’t realise is that in real terms we are already drinking recycled water. Water that has been used already and them returned to water treatment works through the sewerage system and then

One of the sources of water being considered is recycled water. How would Queenslanders feel about drinking re-cycled water?

system and thus the cycle begins again.

The Queensland Water Security Program generally plans for providing the region's drinking water over the next 30 years, including during times of drought and flood.

Queensland does already have a desalination plant which is situated on the southern Gold Coast, however it is very expensive to operate. The Queensland government is considering building a second plant to supplement the water supply.

With the Bureau of Meteorology predicting drier periods for the foreseeable future our water

treated to a high standard and then returned to local creeks and waterways, many above water storage dams thus augmenting the already stored water which is then treated again and again returned to the distribution

How would you feel about drinking treated water? It is a question that various governments are going to have to deal with in the very near future. There are technologies that can treat and recycle water to very high standards.

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It was twenty-three years ago this week that the world was stunned when a unique act of terrorism was committed when the twin towers of the World Trade Centre were destroyed when American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767 was flown into the North Tower. This was followed soon after by United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767 was flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Centre. Following this American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 was flown into the West side of The Pentagon

Passengers on board Flight 93 begin a revolt and moved against the hijackers in an attempt to take back the plane. This plane crashed at Shanksville southeast of Pittsburgh in Somerset County killing all onboard. Both Trade Centres subsequently collapsed. Over 3000 people died that day as a result of this terrorism act.Thus the world changed significantly in just one day!

As a result U.S. Pres. George W. Bush declared a global “war on terrorism,” and lengthy wars in Afghanistan and Iraq followed. This war on terror involved Australia and Britain. Immediately security measures around the world were tightened considerably, especially at airports. No country was exempt. Let us all remember all of those who died on that fateful day and all the many tens of thousands more who die as a direct consequence of that act of terror and the consequences thereof.

Council Pet Registrations “on the way”

The Sunshine Coast Council pet registration and renewal year for dog and cat registrations starts the 1st October and expires 30 September annually.

Come on and tell me you didn’t have something like this in the 1930’s - 40’s and even into the 1950’s.

In those days they were called a wireless.

They started to become popular in the late 1920’s.

Council issues a renewal notice in early September for each registered cat and dog requiring annual renewal. Payments are due by 30 September.

Failure to renew your registration for a cat or dog requiring annual registration may result in an onthe-spot fine being issued.

To find out more visit the council web site for pet registrations at: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/pay-and-apply/cat-anddog-registration/registration-renewals

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Twenty - two years since the world changed dramatically

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

Maleny Volunteer gardeners get funds

Community Benefit Fund to continue their work beautifying Maleny.

Last week, I had the privilege of catching up with the amazing people at Welcome to Maleny - W2M who are dedicated to supporting people seeking asylum and from refugee backgrounds. You can follow their activities at:

https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToMaleny

Thursday September 14th was R U OK day. If you didn’t touch base with your loved ones and let them know you care, then it is not too late to do it now!

Apart from contacting me directly you can also use my “Online Office” to find out about a number of matters where my office can help. Simply visit:

https://www.andrewpowell.com.au/online-office/

Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher Federal Member for Fisher

Voice to Parliament Vote draws near!!

On 14 October, Australians will decide whether or not to support a change to our constitution which will enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and the Government. You know that I've had a bit to say about this - as have thousands of Australians right across the country. And over 3,200 Fisher residents have had their say through my online survey.

What I LOVE about our country is that sound minds can come to agree or disagree on issues of national character such as these. This is a freedom for which we ought to be very grateful.

Our democracy is stronger for debate and discourse, challenging though those conversations might be. It is imperative upon all of us to respectfully and thoughtfully have our say. On this particular issue, one way or another, the future and function of our democracy will be impacted.

The question we are being asked to answer represents the most significant change to our Constitution in 122 years. I am encouraging all residents to think about the proposal, and to vote with their conscience.

Our nation is confronting geopolitical and economic challenges which are unprecedented and potentially catastrophic.

This is YOUR decision - not the decision of celebrities, politicians or the big end of town. This is YOUR constitution - it is the foundation of our democracy and Government. This is YOUR future to shape.

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY

Premier Palaszczuk

“Commenting on leaks that some of her colleagues have been expressing a desire to remove her as Premier of Queensland before the next election.”

“Queensland politics could do without “selfish”, “ruthless” and “ambitious” people..””

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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston

To contact Cr Winston Johnston

winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Gardner’s Falls to undergo safety review

The popular Gardner’s Falls waterfalls area is to undergo a safety review by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. This review comes after a number of serious accidents, including a number of deaths involving swimmers in popular swimming hole.

The review is underway to improve the safety of visitors to a popular but unpredictable hinterland destination.

Visitors can walk along a section of the Obi Obi Creek to a series of small waterfalls and a swimming hole. Gardner’s Falls is a Maleny hidden gem on Obi Creek off Landsborough Road.

The Sunshine Coast Council is calling on the community to share their ideas on ways to improve signage at Gardners Falls, in Maleny, to help encourage safe behaviours.

The goal is for visitors to better understand the risks at this location and be informed on how to manage their own safety.

Local Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston said; “Council was trying to get the balance right between helping people manage their own safety in this location and preserving the

beauty visitors enjoyed. We’ve put forward some new signage ideas as a starting point for discussion to better communicate the risks of visiting and swimming at the falls”

Other work underway to improve safety at the falls includes a crossing to the Maleny Community Precinct trail, minor amenity upgrades and access improvements for emergency services during an emergency.

Share your ideas on the draft signage before 5pm Friday October 13, 2023 at:

https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ signage-gardners-falls-maleny

This project is being done in partnership with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Police Service and Queensland Ambulance Service.

Homelessness Action Plan 2023

The Sunshine Coast Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2023 brings together the various activities undertaken by council to enable housing availability and diversity, reduce housing stress and respond to homelessness in our community nd out more visit:

https://publicdocs.scc.qld.gov.au/ hpecmwebdrawer/RecordHtml/22305171

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

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

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!

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Maleny 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.

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

Whilst Maple 3 Cafe still remains there have been a number of changes over the years. Even so it still remains a most popular place to meet friends and have a coffee. The front verandah is the place to sit and watch the action in Maple Street, Maleny.

MAMA

Make Australia Make Again!

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

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Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Spring Fair another success!

The Maleny Hospital Auxiliary 2023 "A Springtime Affair" which was held at the Maleny Showgrounds on Wednesday the 13th September was a huge success and a lot of fun!. This year’s theme was “nursing through the ages”.

All the funds raised went towards supporting The Maleny Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The hospital provides a 24-hour emergency centre as well as an

bed for partners and family to sleep close by whilst a person is receiving treatment.

Hospital Auxiliary President, Mrs Diana Bryce said “Everybody is grateful that the hospital is here and we must keep it, so we will keep supporting it.”

The day included a fashion parade sponsored by Flaunt with shoes from Imelda’s and modelling of old and new nursing uniforms. The highly starched uniforms were a bit different to those more comfortable ones worn today. Many tales were also shared about some of the antics that went on in the old Maleny hospital and they would have brought much laughter now that so much time has passed..

Do you have a mould problem

Purifier in Australia

Air pollution is a pressing global issue, including here in Australia and it's not limited to the outdoors. The EPA states that indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Air purifiers help combat this by filtering out pollutants, allergens, and other harmful particles, creating a cleaner and healthier environment both at home and at work.

Air purifiers eliminate common allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander, which are typical triggers for allergy flair-ups.

Air purifiers can help minimise the spread of airborne illnesses by capturing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.

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Maleny Paint Supplies

6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54942002

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“Norglass Liquid Glass”

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Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes produces the highest quality paints and surface coatings. This product is for Indoor use only and dries to a velvety smooth finish.

Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes produces the highest quality paints and surface coatings. This product is for Indoor use only and dries to a velvety smooth finish.

Directions:

Another example of a product that is proudly Australian family owned and made comes from the Norglass range of products.

This is Liquid Glass. It is a water clear pour-on glass finish for bars, table tops and decoupage applications. Gives that ‘liquid glass look’. It has excellent adhesion, it is also abrasion resistance and flexibility.

About Liquid Glass Colourants

What you will need

a sander

It is commonly used by local woodcrafters to fill holes in timber, but can also be used in concrete or for decoupage applications. This table in the photo was was treated using Liquid Glass to fill in the imperfections in the wood and then coated in Northane for a fantastic finish .

It is becoming more popular for use in making jewellery. You can preserve pressed, dried or fresh flowers by adding several coats of liquid glass to them. You can then create jewellery from these preserved pieces or add them to scrapbooks or keepsakes.

Another use is to coat pressed flower art work after it is complete.

a mixing bucket a stirring stick a chisel

a circular saw drill + bits

Tape

Quick Clamps

Specialised colourants can be added to Liquid Glass to enhance your design. Colourant comes in five main colours, Red, Black, Blue, Green, Yellow and can be mixed to create your own colour. These products are available at Maleny Paint Supplies, 6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny.

For detailed information showing the process in detail visit the web page below: http://malenypaintsupplies.com/page-2/

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

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

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

and download the Liquid Glass product data safety sheet at the bottom. It has all the necessary instructions, including mixing proportions and drying times.

There are plenty of complete DIY information.

Australian Made & Australian owned!

Colourtrend Paints have a range of Ultra-Premium Paints to service your needs! Follow Maleny District Sports & Recreation Cub news visit:

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Maleny Service Centre

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One Stop Mechanical Services Shop

Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises

So, You want a BMW do you

So you want a BMW do you?

Well, this little Italian designed 1955 BMW Isetta might just be the ticket for high fuel prices.

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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42 Bunya Street MALENY

This gorgeous property offers an exceptional design that effortlessly flows throughout the home creating seamless living for the whole family.

• Gorgeous rural outlook over neighbouring farmland

• 893m 2 low maintenance block with plenty of room for everyone to play

• Open plan kitchen, living and dining space adjoining an outdoor alfresco area

• Master bedroom with generous walk-in-robe and en suite

• Additional rumpus/media room

Offering an exceptional opportunity, only an inspection will unveil all that is on offer at this delightful family residence.

Maleny Stanley River Road WOOTHA

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Price By Negotiation INSPECT

By Appointment Georgia Evans 0459 299 835 georgia@malenyrealestate.com

Nestled amongst 15 acres of open grass and revegetated bushland, just 8kms from Maleny, sits this impressive 4-bedroom home with views to the Conondale Ranges.

• Approx 8 acres of open pasture with the remaining land lovingly restored and revegetated

• Peaceful outlook over the property to the Conondale Ranges and beyond

• The residence is a tasteful mix of traditional and contemporary styling

• Large main bedroom retreat upstairs with sitting area, WIR, en suite and stunning views

• Extensive fruit orchard, tank and bore water plus two spring fed dams and stock laneway

For company, you will have abundant birds and wildlife; gorgeous King Parrots are always ready for a feed. This is a rare and peaceful property that will be a haven for many years to come.

OFFERS CONSIDERED

abundant plantings

• Perfect future house site to capture views to the coast

The potential here is limitless; await future development opportunities, tourist accommodation, dual living or choose an enviable homesite to build your dream home. This might just be the rural lifestyle you have been seeking!

Price By Negotiation INSPECT

By Appointment Jess Luthje 0438 616 064 jess@malenyrealestate.com

It is now Magpie breeding season

“They are protective of their young”

Magpie breeding season has begun across the Sunshine Coast and residents are asked to remain tolerant of this protected and iconic native animal when walking or riding near Magpie nests. Please do not throw things at magpies or chase them. Stay away from their nests and young, especially birds that are learning to fly. Magpies were very clever, remembering faces in their neighbourhood.

Picking up a fledgling bird, a young bird that has just left the nest could be seen by the parent bird as threatening its young and it may trigger swooping behaviour.

Magpies will often stay in one area for up to 20 years and can identify individuals by their facial features, even recognising all the people in their neighbourhood.

When they walk around with their head tilted, they are actually listening for prey and are capable of hearing earthworms and larvae moving underground.

Magpies see cats, dogs and other magpies as intruders - it’s not just people they swoop. Research shows that only about 10 per cent of breeding males will actually swoop.

Unlike other members of the Artamidae family, magpies walk along the ground, they do not hop.

Magpies are extraordinary parents, looking after their young for up to two years. They occur

over much of Australia, often live in small groups of up to five individuals (in Queensland), and take up territories that include nesting and roosting trees and grassy feeding areas.

Swooping begins once the eggs are hatched and ends once the chicks have left the nest, which is about six to eight weeks.

Living with swooping magpies

If there is a swooping magpie in your neighbourhood, take these simple measures to protect yourself and others:

walk through the magpie’s territory quickly - don’t run; take a different route next time; protect your head with an umbrella, hat or helmet; wear glasses to protect your eyes; watch the magpies while walking away quickly from the areamagpies are less likely to swoop if you look at them; attach a flag or streamers on a stick to your bike or backpack; and walk your bike through the magpie’s territory - don’t ride. Remember they have survival instincts just like you and I

When you see male magpies defending their territory, understand they are merely defending their young.

Don’t act aggressively towards them as they have a very long memory, and this will just encourage further defensive behaviour in the future.

What can you do if a magpie swoops at you?

Stay calm, protect your face and walk away quickly. On the other hand Magpies can become very good friends. They do learn which nearby humans do not constitute a risk. They will remember someone who was good to them. They will even bring their babies for friendly humans to see.

Magpies have shown the ability to make and use tools, imitate human speech, grieve, play games, and work in teams.

Magpies are protected under the Nature Conservation Act. Penalties for injuring magpies vary based on circumstances. Take a moment to appreciate the complex carolling of one of Australia’s most iconic birds—our humble magpie.

LIONS CLUB – MALENY BLACKALL RANGE Maleny Meet and Greet Expo for 2023”

The Maleny - Blackall Range Lions Club is holding their famous “Meet & Greet Expo” on Sunday October 8th between 2:30p.m. and 6pm at Tranquil Restaurant, 483 Mountain View Road, Maleny.

This is the 18th occasion that this event has been held and it is a great way for you to meet fellow residents of our wonderful Blackall Range community and make new friends. Not only that you will get to know some of the not-for-profit, arts & craft, sporting and other local organisations as well as other small businesses who support your new community.

During the afternoon you will hear from Cr Winston Johnston who will give us an insight into life in early Maleny and surrounds. Winston is a locally grown person and knows where “all the bodies are buried” in Maleny’s past history.

Tickets are available for $25 on the web site: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/ 1088313

Children under 12 are free).

Rotary Club of Maleny

Lift the lid on Mental Health walk. Do you have a dog that loves to dress up and or do you have a crazy hat and or costume?

The Rotary Club of Maleny are delighted to announce the 2023 Maleny Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health and invite all local residents, visitors and their dogs to join us on the morning of Sunday 10th September 2023.

The walk and talk format is deliberately not a race, but an opportunity to get locals together in a fun way to raise awareness of the serious mental health issues we face in all areas of our communities, schools, homes and workplaces.

Now more than ever, we need to break down the stigma that continues to plague our society so that people are more comfortable to discuss and seek help for their mental health issues.

As the sole benefactor, 100% of funds raised from the Lift the Lid Walk will go to supporting vital Australian Rotary Health research into Mental Health.

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.

“Watch Out”

…there are snakes about

Spring has hardly sprung but the snakes are already about and Queensland’s snake catchers are braced for a busy season. A man has already died after he had removed a snake, believed believed to be an eastern brown from being coiled around a friend’s ankle at a park near Mackay. The King brown snake (Pseudechis australis) is a highly venomous snake found over most of mainland Australia

A second man was also bitten and was taken to the Mackay Base Hospital and has since been discharged.

If bitten by a snake the medical advice is, if possible lie down and stay as still as possible until help arrives. This will assist in slowing the movement of venom throughout the body.

Because it’s so hot, they’re trying to find somewhere cool and inside your home is a great place for them. Also it is now snake breeding season had also started early which is also increasing snake activity.

Another snake problem for pet owners is concern for r their pets. keeping pets indoors and not roaming around at night also assists to minimises the risk of snake attack on pets.

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

a

emergency

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

for assistance during or after

major

service.

Can you remember exactly where you were when the attacks against New York City and Washington, D.C on September 11th, 2001? I am sure that most of us can.

In many ways, 9/11 reshaped how almost all citizens of the world think about war and peace, their own personal safety and their fellow citizens. And today, the violence and chaos in a country half a world away brings with it the opening of an uncertain new chapter in the post-9/11 era for all countries. Never again will the world be so unsuspecting!

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, are without question the defining moment of the 21 century and the effects are still being felt.

Following the attacks on the United States of America on September 11th, 2001, non-state actors gained prominence on the global stage. Terrorist organisations, militias, and insurgent groups capitalised on power vacuums and weak governance structures in conflictridden regions. ISIS, in particular, emerged as a significant threat, seizing territory and inspiring global terror attacks.

The wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and subsequent conflicts in the Middle

Saturday, September 11, 2021, marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the largest terrorist attack in history. On that Tuesday morning, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four American commercial flights destined for the West Coast and intentionally crashed them into the towers of the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon.

East led to humanitarian crises and mass displacements. Millions of people became refugees, seeking safety and stability in neighbouring countries and beyond.

efforts to combat radicalisation. Multinational efforts like the Global Counterterrorism Forum emerged to facilitate cooperation among nations, mainly western countries in countering extremist ideologies and networks. The global economy was not immune to the changes triggered by 9/11. Increased defence spending, the cost of military engagements, and the economic repercussions of terrorism disrupted global

It must be remembered that this was the time before cell phones and social media platforms, where news travelled quickly inside classrooms and around the globe. Today, it is impossible to conceive a situation where something as big the 9/11 attacks happens and people around the world don’t know instantly what has occurred. News spread quickly through digital websites, social media platforms, mobile calls, and instant messages

These crises strained international institutions and exposed the limitations of the global response to humanitarian emergencies.

The post-9/11 world saw a shift in counterterrorism strategies, with a focus on intelligencesharing, international cooperation, and

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The world changed irrevocably after 9/11, as the attacks gave rise to a new era characterised by heightened security measures, surveillance, and the global War on Terror.

The consequences extended far beyond American borders, where the attacks took place, impacting international relations, regional stability, and the balance between security and civil liberties.

While significant strides have been made in addressing the challenges posed by 9/11, the legacy of that day continues to shape our world in complex and enduring ways, reminding us of the indelible impact of one fateful morning two decades ago.

onward mass dissemination by the media. It helps groups to radicalise and recruit fighters and financiers. It also allows recruits to organise and network in the field and maintain ties when they return to their countries of origin.

It is imperative that countries use their security enterprise to better mitigate and defend against dynamic threats, minimise risks, and maximise the ability to respond and recover from attacks and disasters of all kinds.

The scale and audacity of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, spurred sweeping changes in the way the United States, its partners, and adversaries used the machinery of state and technology to respond to threats.

In contrast Al Qaeda, under Bin Laden, was much more cautious about empowering its local franchises to engage in self-governance. Al Zawahari, very wisely, because of the competition from ISIS in particular, has pursued that route also.

There are a number of differing ISIS societies. ISIS-K is mainly comprised of Pakistani and Afghan fighters who had essentially split off from the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban in recent years—mainly disaffected members of the two different Talibans.

Since that infamous day all countries have had to upgrade their security enterprises to better mitigate and defend against dynamic threats, minimise risks, and maximise the ability to respond and recover from attacks and disasters of all kinds.

With the arrival of the new century once again a countries security is being tested, this time through the disruption of a countries business and government enterprises by digital interruption.

The internet has been critical to the various terrorist group’s success. It allows for unfettered communicate unfiltered to the rest of the world, for

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No longer is it necessary to physically carry out attacks similar to that of 9/11, it is possible to do as much damage to a country from without by digitally manipulating a countries utilities such as electricity, water, transport systems along with a myriad of other destructive procedures = all from the comfort of an unknown bedroom somewhere more than a “half a world away”.

It has been suggested through research by the United States State Department that Australia is 'the biggest per capita contributor of foreign jihadists to ISIS’.

This will continue to be of major concern for successive Australian governments well into the future.

Did you Know?

Some weirdest and wackiest facts on the human body

• Your eyes blink around 20 times a minute. ...

• Your ears never stop growing!

• Earwax is actually a type of sweat! ...

• The tongue is covered in about 8,000 taste-buds, each containing up to 100 cells helping you taste your food!

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 MALENY-BLACKALL 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.

Juvenile crime is presently running uncontrolled in many parts of Queensland and much of this crime is of a violent nature. It is causing many people in Queensland to feel unsafe, even in their own homes.

Solving this crimewave will be one of the major problems facing the Palaszczuk government as it heads towards the 2024 state election. How will it handle juvenile crime.

There is only one thing sure about juvenile crime and that is that handling juvenile crimes is a complex and sensitive issue for governments worldwide. The approach to addressing juvenile delinquency has evolved over the years, reflecting changing societal values, research findings, and legal frameworks, but in present society there has to be significant shifts in thinking. On longer will society sit back and allow governments to relied heavily on punitive measures, such as incarceration. Research has shown that this approach often leads to higher rates of recidivism and fails to address the underlying causes of delinquency. This does not mean that there is not a place for non-incarceration at all. Incarceration in places such as juvenile detention centres where proper diversion programs, which aim to provide counselling, education, and vocational training to help young offenders reintegrate into society successfully. Teaching skills that lead to improving a young offender’s life are important. This includes the teaching or respect and responsibility of self.

Prevention should be a crucial aspect of government efforts in addressing juvenile crimes. And whilst many governments have recognised the importance of early intervention to prevent at-risk youth from becoming involved in criminal activities parents too have a major responsibility in the prevention of juvenile crime. Unfortunately, for one reason or another many parents refuse or simply neglect to carry out their responsibilities towards their children. This merely makes the problem worse, it simply will not go away by ignoring it.

It is important that at that stage governments step in and implement age appropriate programs and initiatives aimed at providing support and resources to at-risk youth and their families. These programs could include after-school programs, mentoring, and community outreach efforts, which can help divert young people away from criminal behaviour.

The proper incarceration of a juvenile offender is an expensive business, but doing nothing or taking punitive measures only in the long term is more expensive. Society must realise that some steps that might be seen as limiting a persons t is important that governments aim to reduce juvenile delinquency and create safer communities for all.

Truthful tells us that he recently went for a bike ride with a friend who was riding his Harley along a Victorian beach road when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, God said, "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish."

The biker pulled over and said, "Build a bridge to Tasmania so I can ride over anytime I want."

God replied, "Your request is materialistic; think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking; the supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help mankind."

The biker thought about it for a long time. Finally, he said, "God, I wish that I, and all men, could understand women. I want to know how she feels inside, what she's thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing's wrong, why she snaps and complains when I try to help, and how I can make a woman truly happy."

God replied: "You want two lanes or four on that bridge?"

Even the “Good Lord” knows his boundaries when it comes to allocating his miracles!

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

An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

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

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

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

“Fancy a Chat and a Cuppa”

Guarantees - Major Points!

With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

There are two types of guarantees:

• A first-party guarantee where the loan is guaranteed by security in the form of an asset; or

• A third-party guarantee where someone else guarantees the loan.

What is the role of the Guarantor?

A guarantee will provide that should a borrower be unable for any reason to make the loan repayments, the guarantor will make those payments.

So before deciding to become a guarantor, you should be confident that the borrower can meet the loan repayments now and, in the future, and that you are comfortable with your relationship with the borrower. You should also ensure that you are in a financial position to cover

the loan repayments if at any time the borrower cannot meet the repayments.

This is critical, particularly if you are securing the guarantee with property. This could restrict your ability to borrow funds in the future tying up equity you hold in your property until the loan is repaid in full.

Guarantees can be for fixed amounts or what are termed “all monies”.

A guarantee for a fixed amount provides far more certainty compared to an all monies guarantee, and the guarantee should clearly state the exact amount of money you will owe in the worst case scenario that the borrower is unable to repay the loan.

To wrap up our very brief overview of guarantees we leave you with these final points.

How can Easton Lawyers help?

If you need legal advice as a guarantor, borrower, or lender or if you would just like to have a us look over the terms and conditions of your document, contact Easton Lawyers on 07 5494 3511 to arrange a time to discuss your needs or by email at:

reception@eastonlawyers.com.au

Web site: eastonlawyers.com.au

If you give a guarantee you agree to repay the entire loan, and that includes all fees, charges, and interest, should the borrower default on the loan.

If you are providing security for the guarantee (e.g. a house or some other substantial asset) you should review any financial history between the lender and the borrower, if available and if now review the financial history of the borrower to see if at any time the borrower has been in default of any debts.

In some circumstances, a guarantor may be able to withdraw a guarantee before the loan has been provided.

Web Address: http://eastonlawyers.com.au/

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/

Country Residents warned about coming “fire season”

The Climate Council of Australia has issued a warning about the coming fire season. Already there have been a number of large bush fires throughout the state.

There is a lot of fire fuel on the ground because of the past warmer damp winter. With a projected hotter and drier summer it would be very easily for any bush fires that get started to get out of control. Be ready for any fire problems!

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

Australian-made

On-grid and off-grid energy storage systems

“The future of electricity is here”

RedEarth is committed to leading fearlessly into electricity 2.0 – and we want our customers on the journey with us. Red Earth technology takes their customers from saving money to making money by using their excess solar energy.

Starting with optimising your energy usage, charging your car cheaply (or for profit), trading electricity at wholesale prices, mining green crypto or potentially sending your spare power to grandma, RedEarth continues to invest in R&D to provide more opportunities for customers to capitalise on the excess solar energy they generate.

Red Earth designs and engineers all of their products in their factory in Brisbane, Australia.

All of their energy storage systems – big or small – are customised, assembled, and tested by their on-site team of electricians and engineers. Made in Australia for Australian conditions.

Renewable Energy Specialist

Certified Energy Solutions are based out of Gympie but cover a large radius including the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, including the Maleny district and use and install Red Earth Energy Storage systems.. 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.

Did you know that your rooftop can generate up to three times more solar energy than you use? Time to turn your excess solar energy into a revenue stream by turning your home in to your own Private Power Plant

Our team of consultants specialise 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! We look forward to hearing from you.

RedEarth Energy Storage is an Australian-owned and operated manufacturer of energy storage systems

Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies

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 the time to start planting your veggies!

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

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

What's growing well in your garden just now? Isn't it great being able to pick fresh veggies & fruit from your own backyard. Here's some of my produce ready for picking grown from seedlings and seeds from our garden centre.

Just some of the veggies that do well in a Queensland autumn are tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants; lettuce; radish; beetroot and silverbeet; beans; cucumber and zucchin.

September sees temperatures climb. Destructive pests like fruit fly & cabbage white butterfly

suddenly reappear, ready to wreak havoc. Crops like lettuce, large tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage and beans also start to suffer in this weather. We also have al the accessories such as potting mix and sugar cane mulch to get your garden into a great shape.

Mid-September can see a ‘hot blast’, where we get a week or two of full summer heat & humidity, often without rain, which can cook tender young seedlings before they have a chance to get established.

Cherry tomatoes will grow from now and will usually go right through summer too.

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

Local Groups News

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

Maleny Senior Citizens Notes

July 2023

IT IS BIRTHDAY MONTH

BUSY NEEDLES 8th and 20th .

INDOOR BOWLS 5th, 12th, 19th and

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

COMMITTEE MEETING 17th (at Lynda’s 830am)

GENERAL MEETING … 24th Usual time, usual happenings.

August 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 Annual General Meeting Usual time.

Anyone who would like to nominate to be on the committee, give it some thought and feel free to make it known that you would like to nominate for a position.

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

Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Maleny Spring Fair - Maleny Show-grounds

Saturday 7th October, 9am-4pm - Maleny Garden Club

✦ Blessing of the Animals - Oct 8th 9.30a.m. Maleny Anglican Church.

✦ 9th Annual Australasian Bat Night - Sat October 14th - 1p.m. to 8p.m. Maleny Showgrounds.

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

✦ 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 Neighbourhood Centre

JP Services have returned to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre at 17 Bicentenary Lane,Maleny.

Hours are 9.30-12.30. Mon to Fri. Brought to you by the ‘JP in the Community’ team’.

https://www.malenync.org.au/

Its on again- Community Grants 2023

ApplicaIons are now open for grants up to $2000 from the Rotary Club of Maleny

ApplicaIons, on the prescribed form, open Monday 17 July, and close at close of business on Wednesday, 15 September 2023.

The Rotary Club of Maleny is pleased to invite applica8ons for grants from community groups and organisa8ons that run, manage, conduct or implement programs or projects benefi8ng communi8es in the Maleny, Conondale and Montville areas.

Applica8ons will not be considered from “for profit” en88es, poli8cal par8es, or individuals.

ApplicaIon forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Rotary Club of Maleny via secretary.maleny@rotary9620.org or phone 0419 942 561 or 0408 663 842

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News

Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top”

on

my mission”

….. continuing on with my journey!

I have just completed a Virtual Tour of the Iconic Tims Junkyard Museum at the Daly Waters Pub in the Northern Territory. This place is a must stop on your travels around this Amazing Country of ours. It’s got a fantastic display of vintage Motorbikes, trucks and cars including some of the most beautiful Holden’s I’ve ever seen.

Tim’s collection has taken over 30 years to collect and it’s honestly amazing being in a place with so

Pub in the NT. I’m in absolutely heaven to be honest. All these beautiful old Holden’s and other cars and bikes from the days gone by, all lovingly restored to as good as new.

On the wall was this copy of a Northern Territory Clock - photo left.. Everything is controlled by NT - you can see what I mean.

I have now left Daly Waters and moved onto Larrimah where I pulled into The Pink Pub. Whilst there I checked out some of the NT WW11 history at the Larrimah Museum. They also had a lot of history on the trucking industry from the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Amazing to think how far we’ve come in 75 years, from these old and rugged trucks to the modern full aircon and air ride suspension of the today. To see some photos visit my Facebook page.

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Follow Sam’s Travels

You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo”

your matesTreat them all well!.

There are no places for bullies or abusers.

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“Still

Maleny Farmers use all methods to work their farms!

Farmers not always had motorised equipment to get work done around their farms and so had to rely on horses.

The photo below shows one such instance whereby a horse was used to pull a “sled, sometimes called a slide” which could carry any number of products.

They ofter were used to carry milk and cream containers to the roadway where they were picked up by the cream carrier to take to the Maleny butter factory. As a bonus family members ofter hitched a ride. I am sure somebody will know the identity of the passengers on the sled shown below.