Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 16.08.2024
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Remember Taggerty Ann
Raggerty Ann is a character created by American writer Johnny Gruelle (1880–1938) that appeared in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children.
Raggedy Ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose.
“Paws of Thunder on Sunday”
Maleny’s annual Paws of Thunder is on this Sunday, 18 August from 9:30am at the Maleny Showgrounds. This will be a great sunny day to bring all your doggos for some racing, fun and frolicking after weeks of wet weather con
This day is just a bit of fun and allows the dogs to socialise and for their owners to meet new people
9:30am; the first race will be at 10am, then roughly every 15 minutes. The races are broken down into categories for different sized dogs and ages, so no matter how young/old or how small/big your dog is we encourage everyone to come along!.
Gentlemen prefer blondes!
Don't forget to show-up for the ��� ����! We don't just want to see runners and stunners, we also want to see jumpers! The ute jump is open to dogs over 12 months of age, of good fitness and able to safely jump at least 1m in height. Money raised goes to Maleny Apex to be used in the community.
Check out Sunday's full race schedule here: https://www.malenyvet.com.au/paws-of-thunder/
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Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.
Are you guiding a learner driver on their journey behind the wheel?
Join the Department of Transport and Main Roads for a free workshop, tailored to supervisors like you who are dedicated to helping learners become confident and skilled drivers.
Date: 7 September 2024
Time: 8:45am – 11:00am
Location: University of the Sunshine Coast
90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs QLD 4556, Australia
(Room -EG-13)
What to expect:
• Practical advice for supervisors to help develop life-long safe driving habits.
• Information about key risks facing learner drivers.
• Tips to avoid common mistakes in the practical driving test.
• Opportunity to ask questions and speak with our road safety experts.
Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or mentor – this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the road ahead with your learner driver.
Don’t miss out – register for the workshop today. Click the link below https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-ready-for-theroad
During the recent Estimates he cost of Labor’s Callide Cover-up has been revealed with Labor spending a whopping $10 million to do a report and forked out $38 million on legal fees including money to attempt to keep the report secret from Queenslanders.
The explosion at Callide power plant pushed up Queenslanders’ power bills in a cost of living crisis.
Just some local news from Fisher
Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher
Fisher Community News
Nuclear energy is the only 24/7 baseload energy source that has ZERO emissions. That means no air pollution. It means no carbon emissions. And it means far less land and raw materials - a solution more SUSTAINABLE than renewables Australia's been a nuclear nation for longer than most of us have been alive.
We use nuclear to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases; to identify and disrupt threats; and soon, to power our naval defence.
For 65 years, we've shown that Australia has the talent, safe conditions and competitive advantage necessary to develop a nuclear industry.
As we attempt to reduce our carbon footprint on our environment zero emissions nuclear energy will mean lower power prices for families.
Cheaper energy. More jobs.
Bountiful opportunities. For you. For families and their businesses. Secured for generations to come
Our plan will empower communities, bolster industry, and secure Australia's energy long into the future. Our nuclear plan will provide cheap, clean and consistent energy to restore Australia's capacity as an industrial and manufacturing powerhouse. We'll drive prices down, keep the lights on, and SECURE Australia's energy supply for the long-term.
Nuclear technology continues to improve and made safer. The International Atomic Energy Agency says nuclear power plants are among "the safest and most secure facilities in the world".
Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston
To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Do you know your home’s level of bushfire risk?
Spring brings with it the start of Sunshine Coast’s dry season. It also heralds the start of bushfire season.
Sunshine Coast Council is encouraging our residents to familiarise themselves with understanding bushfire season and how to prepare.
It’s also important to make sure you have a bushfire survival plan and that everyone in your household knows what actions to take should a bushfire occur.
RFSQ and Council reminded residents that in bushfire-prone areas they should be selfreliant to ensure their safety.
Your property is more at risk from bushfires if : you live close to bushland your area has a bushfire history you have greenery within 20 metres of your buildings your structures are built on a slope. Stay informed by visiting Council’s Disaster Hub
https://disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ #Dashboard and visiting:
https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/ Preparing for bushfire season is everyone’s responsibility. By working together, we can ensure a coordinated, strong, resilient Sunshine Coast.
Do you know your home’s level of bushfire risk?
The first Major Grants round for this financial year is now open and closes 26 August.
Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $15,000 for projects, events and activities that meet community need and provide community benefit. Grants of up to $30,000 are also available for infrastructure projects that involve developing, maintaining or improving buildings or land that contribute to providing a safe, accessible and inclusive community facility.
Environment Levy Grants up to $5000 are also now open and available to not-for-profit community organisations for projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region's biodiversity and waterways.
The “Grants” team is running a series of Grant Writing Workshops, from 30 July to 8 August – these are being delivered as both online webinars and in person.
Please see the following link for more information and dates
POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY Premier Steven Miles said:
There is no timeline for when the Sunshine Coast rail line will get to Maroochydore.
As funding comes online in future years, the plan is to get to Maroochydore.
You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4
In this year for Safer Internet, Australians are being called to Connect. - Reflect. - Protect.
More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day
Why Shop Locally?
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Maleny Commerce News
Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet? Maleny Commerce supports local businesses
Maleny Commerce seek to have working relationships with all local businesses and desire to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community.
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
One of the major items has been the “Why Leave Town” gift cards which can be redeemed at many local businesses. The whole idea of the Why Leave Town Gift Card is that it can only be spent in the participating businesses of that town…hence keeping the money local!
To find out where they can be redeemed visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny/
Who remembers some of the days past
In 1919, most of the war’s survivors would return to jubilant families and communities. Along with other Australian towns and cities Maleny remembers Armistice Day 1919 with a street parade. In November 1997 a proclamation formally declaring 11 November Remembrance Day which was formerly Armistice Day.
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Australia is a nation in transition. In the span of a generation, Australia’s population has increased by more than half.
“It appears that Australians are comfortable in their own skin- embracing of this sunburnt country with all its iconic landmarks, yet proud of the cultural achievements and our diverse cities.”
From 1950 to 2020, Australia underwent significant changes in societal attitudes, reflecting broader global trends and the nation's own unique developments. This period saw shifts in perspectives on issues such as immigration, gender equality, Indigenous rights, and environmental concerns, driven by social movements, legislative changes, and evolving cultural norms.
1950s: Post-War Conservatism and Immigration
In the 1950s, Australia was marked by a conservative social order, heavily influenced by British traditions. The nation was recovering from World War II, and there was a strong emphasis on stability and economic growth. The "White Australia Policy" was still in effect, reflecting the prevailing belief that Australia should remain predominantly Anglo-Celtic. As a young child one can remember furniture and major items being branded with “Made with European Labour Only”. This remained until 1963. This stamp was a union requirement to stop unionised labour being threatened by Chinese and Pacific Islanded cheaper labour.
The post-war period also saw the beginning of mass immigration, primarily from Europe, which slowly began to diversify the population. While initially there was resistance to non-British immigrants, the influx of Southern and Eastern Europeans began to challenge the existing social fabric. Many benefits were brought to this country by those southern European immigrants - think of the Greek and Italian cafes of the day.
1960s-1970s: Social Movements and Reforms
The 1960s and 1970s were a time of significant social change in Australia, mirroring global movements such as civil rights, feminism, and anti-
war protests. The War in Vietnam was a very disruptive war for the Australian population. People had very strong views about the rights and wrongs of the war and should Australia even be involved.
The feminist movement gained momentum, leading to increasing awareness and advocacy for gender equality. Women's roles in society began to shift, with more women entering the workforce and challenging traditional gender roles.
Until 1965 females of any age were not allowed to drink alcohol in a public bar of a licensed hotel. In March 1965 Merle Thornton, mother of historian Dr Harold Thornton and Australian film and television actress Sigrid Thornton, and Rosalie Bogner chained themselves to the bar of the Regatta Hotel, Brisbane in protest. The plan was conceived at the University of Queensland, where Ms Thornton worked as an academic. This plan would eventually help to open pub doors to women throughout Queensland.
During this period, attitudes towards Indigenous Australians also began to change. The 1967 referendum, which allowed Indigenous Australians to be counted in the census and gave the federal government the power to make laws for them, was a watershed moment. This was a reflection of growing recognition of the injustices faced by Indigenous communities, although much progress was still needed.
The end of the "White Australia Policy" in the 1970s marked a significant shift in attitudes towards immigration. The policy was gradually dismantled, and Australia began to embrace multiculturalism,
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recognising the contributions of immigrants from diverse backgrounds.
1980s-1990s: Economic Liberalism and Cultural Shifts
The 1980s and 1990s were characterised by economic liberalisation and a further shift towards a more multicultural and inclusive society. The Hawke and Keating governments implemented significant economic reforms, moving towards a more open and deregulated economy. These changes were accompanied by a growing recognition of Australia's place in the Asia-Pacific region, leading to stronger ties with neighbouring countries.
Culturally, the period saw a rise in the recognition and celebration of Australia's multicultural identity. There was also increased awareness of environmental issues, driven by the global environmental movement. This led to growing public support for conservation efforts and policies aimed at protecting Australia's unique natural environment.
2000s-2020s: Indigenous Rights, Marriage Equality, and Environmentalism
In the 21st century, Australia continued to grapple with its history and the ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous Australians. The 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was a landmark moment, acknowledging the wrongs of the past and symbolising a commitment to reconciliation.
The debate over marriage equality was another significant issue during this period. After years of public and political debate, same-sex marriage was legalised in 2017, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights.
Environmental concerns also became increasingly prominent, with growing awareness of climate change and its impacts. Public opinion began to shift towards greater support for renewable energy and policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, although this has been a contentious issue in Australian politics.
In Conclusion
Between 1950 and 2020, Australia transformed from a conservative, Anglo-centric society to a more diverse,
inclusive, and socially progressive nation. These changes were driven by social movements, legislative reforms, and evolving cultural norms, reflecting both global influences and Australia's own unique trajectory.
Despite the progress, challenges remain, particularly in areas such as Indigenous rights and environmental sustainability, as Australia continues to navigate its complex social landscape.
As each year passes Australia’s cultural face changes at an ever increasing rate. This is mainly due to the ever increasing numbers of people coming from the various diverse countries of the world.
Amidst this massive national and global change, the Aussie spirit is alive and growing in the 21st Century.
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Mould, fungal infected surfaces and efflorescence must be treated to eliminate the possibility of recurrence.
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Take care with Lithiumion batteries
Did you know that Lithium-ion batteryrelated fires, including those caused by low-quality batteries in e-mobility devices, are the fastest-growing type of fires attended by emergency service personnel. As a result E-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards and e-skateboards will have to meet new product standards to halt this rising number of dangerous blazes. Lithium-ion batteries when mistreated or misused, they can overheat, go into "thermal runaway," and catch fire. Fires can be triggered by overcharging, overheating, or exposure to extreme temperatures.
Maleny Service Centre have a Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises and we know only too well what it takes to make your vehicle safe and roadworthy. All vehicles (including trucks, motorbikes and trailers) must have a Safety or Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) if being sold, registered for the first time or being re-registered in Queensland. Registered Vehicles cannot be solid without a RWC.
An
Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions
Buying an election
“Is there no shame some people risk to remain in power”
I don’t know about you, but I have noticed an extraordinary amount of advertising by the Queensland Government about its Big Build Infrastructure plan. This advertising campaign runs on TV, in print media, social media and radio. It is costing the state millions of dollars. Yes, this advertising is about infrastructure plans. This costing does not cover the costings for the hundreds of government employed public relations personnel and journalists and advertising for other state projects. All of this in a year that the State goes to to polls to elect the next government.
The Queensland’s own Audit Office has recommended that the Department of the Premier and Cabinet diversifies the membership of the Government Advertising and Communication Committee to strengthen its independence.
This committee has been under the direct control of the Queensland’s Premiers Office for some time.
The same Audit Office recommended that Government advertising expenditure should be prudent, with entities using taxpayer funds to genuinely provide information to the public rather than to gain political advantage.
It is important that the system enhances public reporting of total expenditure on advertising and communication activities on campaigns to stop political campaigns being paid for through direct government funds .
The saved funds could then go towards authentic important government social projects.
Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t”
that he was flying from Brisbane to Perth to visit his son and daughter-in-law.
Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Adelaide along the way because of bad weather. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft and stretch their legs. The plane would reboard in about 50 minutes.
Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind. One man did noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her Seeing Eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight.
He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, “Kathy, we are in Adelaide for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?”
The blind lady replied, “No thanks, but maybe my dog would like to stretch his legs.”
All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog! The pilot was even wearing sun-glasses.
People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!
Truthful Jones says, “The moral to the story is never assume anything as not everything may be as it first appears.”
Who Gives A Crap? - We Do!
What do we really mean when we say our toilet paper helps build toilets?
We trust that our partner organisations know how to best improve global access to proper sanitation – that means our donation could go to building toilets. To put it into perspective, a child under five dies every two minutes from diarrhoea diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.
Profits from the sale of this toilet paper is used our donation could go to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects.
Translink – 131 230 It is always interesting to see what is happening in other parts of the world. It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers https://onlinenewspapers.com/index.shtml
Celebrate Jersey Day August 30th
Jersey Day has been inspired by the story of 13 year old Nathan Gremmo, who was tragically lost in an accident in 2015. Nathan's family chose to give the gift of life to others to honour the legacy of Nathan's generous personality.
Jersey Day is an opportunity for schools and workplaces across Australia to allow students and employees to wear their favourite sporting jersey to school or work to encourage conversations with family and friends about the importance of becoming an organ and tissue donor.
Jersey Day is fun and it is free - there is no requirement to raise funds. Just wear your favourite jersey and consider signing up to become an organ donor.
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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.
Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Feb to November 1300 856 859
Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com
The Zonta Club of Blackall Range Meetings at
Various between Montville and Maleny. Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm. Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au president@zontablackallrange.org.au
Being a part of a community
Apex Club of Maleny
Meeting. Times
1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM. Email maleny@apex.org.au. Postal PO BOX 39.
MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653
Maleny
Senior Citizens Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips
Email: margarry1@bigpond.com 0409 266 507
The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc. Meetings at
Maleny Uniting Church Hall
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm
Monthly Dinner Meeting held at The Orangery, 10 Mountain View Rd, at 6.30pm on 4th Tuesday of month
Email: maleny-blackall-range@lionsq3.org.au
Maleny
Commerce Meetings at
Monthly breakfast networking meetings. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Venues to be advised.
Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au
An accident in your home: Occupier’s Liability
With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny
An accident causing someone injury in your home does not necessarily mean that you as the occupier is liable for that injury. As an occupier you are only liable if an accident is caused by your failure to take ‘reasonable care’ to protect the person being injured. The key words are ‘reasonable care’. As you may have suspected already there is no hard and fast rule about what amounts to ‘reasonable care’ or lack of such care. It depends very much on the nature of the premises, the type of danger and the reason for entry. An example is a defective staircase in a house would be a danger to most people but would not be a danger to the tradesperson engaged to fix the staircase.
You may think that provided that your visitor has been warned of the danger then this would be suffi cient to protect you from liability. However a warning is not always sufficient to protect you from liability. The occupier’s duty
is to take ‘reasonable care’ to protect your visitor from danger –not simply to warn your visitor of the danger. Sometimes a warning may be sufficient but other times not depending on the type of danger.
What of a person who enters your premises without your permission – a trespasser? The law holds that if you know or you have reason to suspect that a trespasser is on your premises, you have a duty to that trespasser to take reasonable care to protect that person from injury. This duty does vary depending on the circumstances. An example here would be the requirement on you to fence a pool to prevent a child trespasser from being injured or drowned.
Finally, a landlord has a statutory duty, under the Residential Tenancies Act (Qld) 1994, to keep premises in good order and repair. A landlord may be liable if a tenant is injured on the premises, the injuries occurred as a result of the landlord’s failure to
repair defects and the landlord knew of the defects.
Take care everyone! Easton Lawyers
07 5494 3511
Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 AEST.
Trove Easton Easton Lawyers
Web Address: http://eastonlawyers.com.au/
For the team at Easton Lawyers it is a privilege to help people through tough and stressful times and if the client cannot come to them this is no obstacle as home visits and/or hospital visits are a service they provide.
We do not charge for an initial consultation. If you are not sure that we can assist you, please come and talk to us. Easton Lawyers has existed for nearly 17 years, however the original founding firm here in Maleny commenced in excess of 40 years ago.
Easton Lawyers are your Local Lawyers in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. Easton Lawyers. 62 Maple Street, Maleny. Qld. 4552 Phone. 0754943511.
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.
Spring is nearly here!
is the time to prepare the edible garden beds that will be planted during the spring. The more natural goodness added to the soil now – the more home-grown goodness will be produced. Dig in plenty of organic compost and animal manure to prepare garden beds for the season of growth and abundance ahead.
Rocky Point ActivGrow Soil Improver is the low fuss way to prepare vegetable and herb beds. Rocky Point ActivGrow is supercharged with over sixteen active ingredients including a blend of organic compost, composted chicken and cow manure, blood and bone, gypsum, fish meal, seaweed extract, iron, zeolite and trace elements.
check out the extensive range of
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!
This is another reason for shopping local! Johnson’s Horse Products
We are now stocking a range of Johnson’s Horse Products. Johnsons ensure that their customers receive the best quality product and service available.
This South Australian company is currently under fourth generation management and remains 100% family owned and has been since 1923.
WHY NOT TRY IT AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. IN STORE NOW..
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?
Barton Pocket Dam provides our water
Baroon Pocket Dam constructed in 1989 is fed by the Obi Obi Creek, a significant tributary of the upper Mary River, which drains the basalt capped Maleny plateau. Water runoff statistics have been kept in this area since the 1940s showing that the average annual rainfall is 2,037 millimetres (80.2 in) and the runoff into Baroon Pocket Dam receives annually about 64,000 megalitres. The Baroon Pocket Dam holds about 61,000 megalitres of water and the treatment plant supplies about 150 megalitres of treated water to the Sunshine Coast daily.
Witta Recreational Club
Bar Open Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm to 6.30pm. All Welcome
Touch Season has started with the Canteen and Bar operating every FRIDAY Night from 6pm Available for Hire for Private functions – Birthday Celebrations – Weddings etc.
We are always looking for new members and volunteers.
Contact us by email at. - presidentwittarec@gmail.com
Local Groups News
There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!
WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!
Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606.
Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.
Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds
Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.
Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place
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
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What is Hybrid Solar?
When your looking into your next solar investment, a word that may pop up a few times is "Hybrid". This might have you confused at first but not to worry as the configuration is quite simple!
Hybrid is the term used for a solar system with batteries still connected to the grid, in most cases this means that the system will run off the batteries before any grid usage limiting your reliance on the grid, hybrid systems can even run your house through a blackout essentially being off grid without the steep price of oversizing the system with no backup (the grid).
Hybrid is often best fit for residential homes anywhere from remote to suburbia, this is often the configuration picked to fully remove power bills as the simple grid-tied systems have become obsolete with the lower power export prices. As the system still has grid connection you can undersize the system with battery capacity and solar without needing a generator as the grid is essentially an infinite backup.
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Maleny Senior Citizens Notes
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH..
August 2024
BUSY NEEDLES 11th. - 25th is ANZAC DAYam
INDOOR BOWLS 3rd 10th, 17th and 24th
DROP IN 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
COMMITTEE MEETING 15th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)
GENERAL MEETING … 22nd. Usual time 915am for a 930am start. A speaker from the Stroke Foundation should be with us 14th Sausage Sizzle
September 2024
BUSY NEEDLES 14th (in the Bicentennial Room) and 28th
INDOOR BOWLS NO BOWLS 6th or 13th then 20th and 27th
DROP IN 1st, 8th and 15th( in Bicentennial Room) then 22nd . NO DROP IN 29th – GOOD FRIDA
COMMITTEE MEETING 18th at Lynda’s place
8.30am (many thanks)
GENERAL MEETING … 25th 915am for 930am start.
Bus Trip to Nambour … 12th
Sausage Sizzle …10th.
Maleny Calendar of Events 2024.
✦ Maleny APEX “Paws of Thunder”. Maleny Show Grounds. - August 18th.
✦ Maleny Arts & Crafts Quilt Show Sept 28th + 29th - Maleny Show-Grounds.
✦ Maleny Garden Club Spring FairMaleny Show-grounds - Sat Oct 5th.
✦ Maleny Music Festival - Maleny Showgrounds - Fri Nov 8th - Sun Nov 10th.
✦ LateNight Christmas Shopping: Friday 8 December, 2023. - 5p.m. to 8p.m. Maple Street + Riverside Centre.
✦ Woodford Folk Festival at Woodfonia.Wed Dec 27th - Mon Jan 1st 2025.
To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: thegrapevine@westnet.com.au
It is not too late to get a FLU shot
Chief Health Officer John Gerrard revealed Queenslanders are dying from the flu – yet no one wants to get vaccinated to prevent it. He continued that 72 Queenslanders who have lost their lives to the virus this year. A total of 670 children have been hospitalised, as well as 1584 adults aged 18 to 65 and 1908 elderly people.
If you want to live in a country that builds things you have to buy things that your country builds!
The season has not peaked yet.
Maleny Bowls Club
Don’t forget the Tuesday Jackpot Pair Bowls EVERY Tuesday 8.30a.m. for 9a.m. start. Pairs. - 2 x 10 ends
Maleny SES looking for volunteers
Maleny State Emergency Service Group is looking for some volunteers to help get our community through the next disaster season.
You can put your desire to get involved to good use and serve our community. An easy way to do that by becoming a State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer.
Active SES members perform a diverse range of functions to respond to local, state and national disasters and emergencies. By joining the SES you may respond to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies.
An SES volunteer has an opportunity to participate in and develop a variety of emergency and rescue skills, including chainsaw operations, flood boat operations, road crash rescue and land search.
Not only will you be helping your community, you will make some great mates along the way.
Volunteers are given training to ensure that they have enough skills to be able to handle whatever task you need to do..
Maleny Neighbourhood Centre supports Orange Sky Laundry.
People have an idea in their head of what a person who’s experiencing homelessness looks like. We may reject the thought of ourselves reflected in this stereotype.
Although the sad reality is that many Australians are struggling to make ends meet. With the rising cost of living, people who never expected to struggle are finding themselves in challenging situations.
At the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre there is provided a platform for everyday Australians to connect through a regular laundry service. The focus is on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or who feel disconnected from the community.
Whilst the Neibourhood Centre volunteers are not social workers or experts on homelessness - they are empathetic listeners and great conversationalists.
Maleny Visitor Information Centre
The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.
The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day. If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033
To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site: https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/ In this year for Safer Internet, Australians are being called to Connect. - Reflect. - Protect. More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023
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“I am almost back home in Maleny” This part of my mission has almost ended!
By the time you read this I will be back home in Maleny. Whilst I will miss my many friends, new and old from along the way I am looking forward to my own comfortable bed.
“And
now there is Slim junior!”
Check this out! Bill and Jane Cook dropped in to see me when I was in Toowoomba to give me a special gift as a momento of my trip. I have now got to make up a plane for it but this is absolutely bloody incredible!
Thank you Bill and Jane for this amazing gift!
Make sure that you look after your matesTreat them all well!.
There are no places for bullies or abusers.
Thank you to TAFE NSW - North Wagga Primary Industries Centre for letting me swing by for a yarn and for doing a fundraiser yesterday , was bloody great to catchup and say “Gday”. . You’ve got fantastic people and facilities that I’m sure the students absolutely love.
To all those hard working legends living and working on the land you don’t have to tough it out alone. TIACS is a free phone and text counselling service offering mental health support to Australia’s blue collar community. TIACS is just a call/text away 0488 846 988
Remember you don’t have to do it alone, Don’t Keep It Under Your Hat!
www.tiacs.org Please make a donation It is a great feeling!
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You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo” https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo
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Travelling Jackaroo “I’m
finally
home”
“A great welcome back home in Maleny” This part of my mission has now ended!
Photo Above - In Darwin when I met Mary from “Are you bogged mate” which is aimed help connect country men with support services and breakdown the stigma associated with seeking help.
Photo Above - and at Charters Towers, non other than the legendary Fred Brophy from Fred Brophy's Boxing Troupe
“And finally, my faithful mate “Bitsa” whom I met along the journey. He has remained faithful and bloody good company”
My Letter to you all!
And so my 1st big adventure comes to an end.
Over 26,000kms travelled over three and a half years. Over a Quarter of a Million Dollars raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, Dolly's Dream and Farm Angels previously Drought Angels.
To say it’s been an experience would be an understatement, more like an education. When I left home back in 2021 I was a fresh out of school 18 year old with a dream, and now as a 21 year old I’ve made it become a reality.
But it isn’t something I’ve done on my own, it’s you amazing people that made it possible, all the people who lent a hand when I was having trouble, all those who made a donation, and of course to all my amazing sponsors including but not limited to (All Coast Tyre Solutions, Belmara Industries & Melbourne Screen Hire, SAVITREK, Berry Springs Mechanical, Geraldton Towing Services and so many others who kept me on the road)
As the years went on and the miles racked up I’ve learned more about the people who make this country what it is, from Truckies to Drovers, from Firefighters to Publicans and so many others, they all play a part in keeping this great nation moving. And whilst the wheels of Slim may now take a well deserved rest, this will by no means be the last you’ll be seeing of me across your socials, for my next dream with the Mobile museum on Bush history is on the horizon and it will be my next big adventure in the years to come.
Thankyou all so much for your support and donations these last few years, you all deserve a firm handshake and a pat on the back.
Sincerely
Sam Hughes
The Travelling Jackaroo
“Maleny
Agricultural Show 1924”
It was a herculean feat to prepare the land, now known as the Maleny Show-Grounds for the first Maleny Show.
The Maleny Show Society was formed in 1922. Maleny's first show opened, on the June 26 and 27, 1923, in pouring rain and cyclonic winds. Over the years the show has gone from strength to strength.
Maleny Agricultural Show would not be successful without the tireless work of local
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