Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 17.05.2024

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You are in for

surprises at the 2024 Maleny Show

The Maleny Agricultural Show is the premier agricultural event for 2024 and is all loaded and ready to go on the 31st May & 1st JUNE 2024. These two days will be filled with family fun and free entertainments. The evening program in main ring will include fireworks on both nights.

Two days of main ring horse events, dairy, beef, poultry and livestock competitions will bring the country to town. Also don’t forget the pavilion exhibits, trade exhibits, side show alley, show-bags and plenty of free entertainment both days of the show.

Not only will the wood-chop events be held on the Saturday, there will be a visit from Bluey the inexhaustible blue heeler puppy will be there on Saturday June 1st. Bluey and Bingo will have 4 free shows at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm! So bring your camera and get photos of your younger family and make some great memories.

The COUNTRY STAR 2024 SemiFinalists will be performing at the show on Friday 31st May 2024.

The new D'Aguilar Wildlife Conservation Experience will also be at the show on both days. It is a stand alone set up, immersive wildlife conservation experience, being Australia's largest Mobile wildlife display.

The only one of its kind to bring Koalas to our event in a way that not just enthrals guests, but provides animals with optimal comfort. This unique experience has been designed with Koalas in mind, but is also host to a number of other native species which may include Reptiles such as Pythons, Dragons, Skinks, Turtles and Crocodiles, Wombats, Echidnas, and beautiful birds such as Pelicans, Cockatoos and even a Cassowary!

All of this action will be housed in a fully enclosed space, suitable for up to 50 guests at a time, free flying birds as well as activity stations to keep little guests occupied. You can enjoy interactive sessions throughout the day, as well as be able to cuddle, stroke and pat friendly native animals.

Book tickets online as this is cheaper than purchasing them at the gate. To get tickets online simply visit the booking site at: https://tickets.lup.com.au/maleny-agricultural-show-2024

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

Where are Queensland’s Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of many Queensland communities, however, the State of Volunteering in Queensland 2024 Report has revealed a decline in volunteering under the Palaszczuk-Miles Government.

This week, the LNP has announced we will hold a Parliamentary Inquiry into Breaking Down Barriers to Volunteering, if elected in October.

The LNP is committed to empowering Queensland volunteers whose tireless efforts contribute to the vibrant heart of our communities.

We will break down the barriers preventing volunteering by focusing on:

1. Restrictions on volunteering caused by legislation and regulation

2. Current government support for the sector and opportunities for improvement

3. Barriers to volunteering for non-volunteers

4. Current restrictions adversely limiting active volunteers

5. Opportunities for diversification in the volunteer workforce

Volunteers are the heart and soul of our communities, and their contributions won't go overlooked or undervalued under an LNP government.

We will empower our volunteers and our community organisations to continue their vital work in our communities.

Supporting volunteering is a priority for us, because it’s a priority for Queenslanders.

Just some local news from Fisher Working

Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher

for

Fisher

Almost eight years ago, you elected me to represent Fisher. I’ve spent every waking hour since fighting for Fisher and delivering for Fisher. As we approach the next Federal Election, I’m fighting for a better future for Fisher families and their businesses by:

Building Better Roads and Rail

• Boosting Mental Health Services and Outcomes

• Backing Small Businesses & Local Manufacturers

• Protecting Australians & Securing Their Future

Since 2016, I’ve been able to secure around $5.8 billion to this end – funding which is now under threat thanks to the dithering, delays and damage of the State and Federal Labor Governments.

Between now and election day, I’ll be fighting for our fair share when it comes to the infrastructure, services and opportunities we need and deserve. And I’ll be fighting to re-elect a Coalition Government with a positive plan for a stronger future.

In this year for Safer Internet, Australians are being called to Connect. - Reflect. - Protect. More information can be found here:

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

Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston

To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Maleny Tennis ClubLighting Upgrade!

Work to upgrade the floodlighting on each of the four tennis courts is scheduled to commence on Monday 20 May 2024.

Outcomes include;

• Lighting levels consistent with the recommendations of Tennis Queensland

• Rectification of defects identified in the recent electrical audit

• Remedial works to existing light poles

• Installation of a lighting control unit to interface with the Club’s existing booking system

The upgrading work should be completed by 31 May 2024.

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY

Queensland Premier Steven Miles

“Migration is to blame for Queensland’s clogged roads and stretched public transport network.

Connect, trade and save on ASPIRE

Local businesses and community groups passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and saving money can connect, trade and save on a clever marketplace-style tool.

Thanks to ASPIRE Marketplace more than 7152 tonnes of waste has been diverted from landfill – equating to 2357 cars off the road for a year. The digital tool connects businesses, community groups, schools, sports clubs, childcare centres and any entity with an ABN to trade or sell unwanted resources and reduce waste. mulch currently up for grabs.

Visit the Council’s website to find out more.

You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4

Why Shop Locally?

The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News 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 when, where and how these groups served Maleny.

Maleny Newsagency

Maleny Newsagency owners and staff as many Malenyites remember them in the 1990’s. Denise and Mathew Howard were there to welcome everyone in of a morning and had some “gruff” words to those who deserved it.

It was really the centre of the Maleny Community of a morning as people called in for their papers.

Private transportation has evolved significantly over the centuries, transforming from humble horse-drawn carriages to sleek electric vehicles equipped with cutting-edge technology. This evolution has been shaped by advancements in engineering, changes in societal needs, and environmental concerns.

Prior to the first settlement in Australia the First Nations people had only the options of walking or canoe to travel. The first European travellers arrived by sailing ships in the late 1700’s.

The first horse arrived with Governor Bowen in 1803 with animal drawn carriages, either for passengers or the transport of goods appearing shortly afterwards, but with few roads, the easiest method of transport was by water.

Understanding the journey of private transportation offers insights into how human mobility has evolved and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

The earliest forms of private transportation date back

thousands of years to when humans domesticated animals for travel. Horse-drawn carriages were the first mode of private transportation, offering mobility to the privileged few. However, it wasn't until the Industrial Revolution that private transportation underwent a significant transformation.

The invention of the steam engine in the 18th century paved the way for steam-powered locomotives and steamships, revolutionising both land and sea travel.

The first steam railway locomotive was introduced by Richard Trevithick in 1804. He was the first engineer to build a successful high-pressure stationary steam engine in 1799 but had many problems to overcome. They were built mainly to work in mines to transport the coal.

The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed the rise of the automobile, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of private transportation. With the

invention of the internal combustion engine and the mass production techniques pioneered by Henry Ford, cars became more accessible to the general population. The automobile offered unprecedented freedom and flexibility, enabling individuals to travel farther and faster than ever before.

The first true cars made in Australia were actually steam cars. The first of these steam cars, the Phaeton, was made in 1896 by Herbert Thomson and Edward Holmes of Armadale, Melbourne. Harley Tarrant developed the country's first petrol-driven car in 1901. It was Tarrant's prototype that is widely considered our nation's first car, due to its petrol powered engine, which had a Benz imported motor.

The mid-20th century saw further advancements in private transportation, with the introduction of highways and the expansion of air travel. Interstates and motorways facilitated long-distance travel by car, while commercial airlines made it possible to traverse

continents in a matter of hours. These developments not only made private transportation more efficient but also contributed to the globalisation of trade and culture.

However, the rapid expansion of private transportation came at a cost. Increasing congestion, air pollution, and dependence on fossil fuels raised concerns about the sustainability of current transportation systems. In response, governments and industry leaders began exploring alternative fuels and propulsion technologies to mitigate environmental impact.

The late 20th and early 21st centuries saw the emergence of hybrid and electric vehicles as viable alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Electric cars, in particular, gained traction due to advancements in battery technology and growing concerns about climate change.

Whilst It is hard to pinpoint the invention of the electric car to one inventor or country. Instead it was a series of breakthroughs -from the battery to the electric motor -- in the 1800s that led to the first electric vehicle on the road. It was not until the

1890’s that electric cars became more practical and commercially available. Companies like Tesla popularised electric vehicles by offering highperformance models with long-range capabilities, challenging the dominance of internal combustion engine vehicles. It should be noted that these cars has replacement batteries as not many people had electricity at the time to recharge the batteries.

One cannot forget public transport. It was In first introduced in London in 1829 by George Shillibeer. He first omnibus service in London using a horse drawn bus services developed in London, Manchester and other cities.

The first buses in Australia were introduced to Sydney and Melbourne and began operating in 1905. They were steam powered, but not very successful because of poor road conditions and the cost. After WW1 private busses were introduces into Australia by returning servicemen, but it was not until the late 1930’s that bus and tram services became more popular.

In addition to technological advancements, the rise of the sharing economy and the advent of ridehailing services like Uber have reshaped the landscape of private transportation. These platforms offer convenient alternatives to traditional car ownership, allowing individuals to access transportation on-demand without the hassle of maintenance or parking.

Another proposal is an “on-demand” technology paired with the availability of public bus operators, particularly with the use of GPS tracking has the potential to make the commute safer and more predictable for the travelling public, especially in larger metropolitan areas coupled with an efficient urban rail system..

The proliferation of electric scooters and bicycles has further diversified urban mobility options, promoting sustainable

transportation solutions in densely populated areas. Looking ahead, the future of private transportation is likely to be shaped by further advancements in autonomous driving technology, connectivity, and mobility services. Self-driving cars promise to revolutionise the way we travel, offering increased safety, efficiency, and accessibility.

Meanwhile, the integration of artificial intelligence and big data analytics will enable transportation systems to become more responsive and adaptive to changing demand patterns.

Artificial intelligence in conjunction with the invention of the internet and GPS tracking has introduced the possibility of flying cars - remember “The Jetsons” of the 1970’s. In 2023 under an experimental status, the first flying electric car has officially been cleared for take off in the United States of America.

However, the evolution of private transportation is not without its challenges. Infrastructure constraints, regulatory hurdles, and societal attitudes toward car ownership will all play a role in shaping the future of mobility. Addressing these challenges will require collaboration between governments, industry stakeholders, and the public

Make Australia Make Again!

to ensure that private transportation remains sustainable, equitable, and accessible for all. In conclusion, the evolution of private transportation has been driven by technological innovation, changing societal needs, and environmental considerations. From horse-drawn carriages to electric vehicles and autonomous cars, the journey of private transportation reflects humanity's quest for mobility and progress. By embracing innovation and sustainability, we can shape a future where private transportation is not only efficient and convenient but also environmentally friendly and inclusive.

Like everything else the form of transport that ordinary Australians use in their everyday life will continue to change as science evolves.

What a change the last two generations of Aussies have seen - from walking and horseback to being able to fly and land on the moon and now even flying cars - what next?

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

With the bouts rainfall we have been receiving your exterior concrete paths are starting to grow mould and mildew faster than you can water blast it off. Never fear - there is an answer; “Wet and Forget”.

Wet & Forget has a unique combination of biodegradable selective surfactants for moss removal, mould removal and gunge removal on any exterior surface.

When diluted with water and applied, it immediately attacks that unsightly moss, mould, gunge and grime. Each time it rains, this safe, cleansing combination reactivates to help flush the moss, mould, gunge and grime without scouring the surface it has infested.

“Because Wet & Forget has been used commercially for years we know it works.” said the producer, Rod Jenden.

The product can be used safely on most surfaces. Each time it rains, this safe, cleansing combination reactivates to help flush the moss and mould off the surface without scouring the surface that is infected.

Product remains active if the surface is porous so it continues to work long after application. It can even be used safely on surfaces such as canvas, shade sails and bowling greens.

The product comes in 2 ltr - 5 ltr and 10 ltr containers and it also comes in a handy bottle, already mixed which simply attaches to your hose and then off you go.

It is all available at Maleny Paint Supplies.

Wet and Forget Rapid

Wet and Forget Rapid Application is the new and improved, ready-to-use, hose end version of the original Wet & Forget outdoor concentrate moss, mould, lichen and algae remover.

It works in exactly the same way as the original Wet & Forget concentrate, however it has been made easier to use and faster to apply! Rapid Application has a unique combination of biodegradable selective fungicides to target moss, mould, lichen, algae, and general biological growth.

Like the original Wet & Forget concentrate, Rapid Application kills the spores. The weathering process gently removes the decomposing growth over time without damaging the surface it has infested..

“Have a Pringles Tube handy? Between coats store your wet roller in it, and put it in the fridge to prevent drying out.

An interesting fact from the RACQ

In the past five years, 995 males died on Queensland roads. That’s triple the number of women.

The Fatal Five offences continue to account for the majority of deaths on our roads – that’s speeding, driving fatigued, drink and drug driving, distracted driving and not wearing a seatbelt.

If we could get drivers to make a commitment to stick to the most basic road rules, we would go a very long way in reducing our heartbreaking road toll. It is a proven fact that almost all road deaths and injuries are preventable. Despite our cars getting safer, drivers continue to make reckless decisions behind the wheel.

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

Parents

“Are you worried about this?”

Daily following the school day a number of young people ride their scooters and bikes and skate boards down Bunya Street, Maleny from the school towards Maleny township.

At that time the roadway is very busy with all sorts of motor vehicles including school busses and trucks.

Mostly the riders do not wear safety gear or helmets. They ride at speed down the hill, dodging in and out between the vehicles travelling in the same direction.

There appears to be very little attention to other road traffic by those riders.

As a parent are you worried as to the outcome of any accident that might happen to any of those riders?

Whilst I am not aware of any incidents involving any of the riders, it is only a matter of time before one happens as the number of riders appears to be growing as is the confidence of those riders.

At the very least get them to “wear a helmet” - the brain needs all of the protection it can get. Thirty seconds of thrills is not worth the loss of a future if you get injured and it is not worth the hurt passed on if the accident is more serious!!!!

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

The Little Rocky Creek Boy Scout’s Camp at Landsborough near Glasshouse Mountains once contained an old timber slab and iron settler’s hut. A bushfire destroyed it few years ago- but its tragic-comic story lives on.

Truthful says that the settler who built it was found in the bedroom one day, his head split with an axe. Top of the list of suspects was his wife, who was a bad-tempered shrew, but she had vanished. The mystery was never solved.

From time to time travellers camped in the abandoned hut, until word got around that it was haunted by a ghostly female figure dressed in a long nightgown. A teamster and his Irish-born wife, who were either ignorant of the story or very brave, moved into the hut soon after. When the teamster was away the wife stayed there alone, apparently untroubled by the ghost.

One cold winter evening a swagman (who knew the hut’s reputation but fancied himself a match for any ghost) came to the hut and, not knowing it was occupied, entered and settled down on his blanket. To his horror a figure appeared at the bedroom door- a woman in a long nightgown. The swaggie was terrified and his first reaction was to run, but his legs refused to move. Then the figure spoke (with an Irish accent and barely disguised mirth): ‘I’ll put no curse on you, man, if you go and chop all the wood that’s outside the door’.

The swagman did as he was told. He had a large pile of wood chopped before his courage returned and he decided he had had enough. He pitched the axe into a hollow tree and headed back to the hut to get his belongings. Inside, he looked over his shoulder and saw the night-gowned figure again, this time standing in the doorway he had just entered. Something looked different about it and when it spoke the Irish lilt was gone. ‘Where's the axe? Where's the axe?’ the figure screamed at him.

‘What does it matter,’ the swagman replied, ‘I’ve chopped all the bloody wood!’ He tossed a bottle at the figure- it passed straight through.

‘I put a curse on you for seven days,’ screamed the shrewish spectre. That was too much for the swaggie, who fainted and fell to the floor. He woke next morning to find the teamster’s wife bending over him.

‘Begorra,’ she said with her soft Irish burr, ‘what a fine job you did with the firewood. Get up man and I'll make you a hearty breakfast.'

When the swagman stood up he felt something long, strange and hairy in his pants leg. He felt inside and discovered the result of the ghost’s curse- he had grown a tail.

The story goes that he took to the hills and was not seen for the next seven days, after which he returned looking normal but swearing never to go near Rocky Creek again in his life.

So all of you ex scouts who attended the Rocky Creek Scout Camp, you just don’t know how lucky you were to leave the place unaffected!

Important Emergency Phone Numbers

Emergency (POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE): 000

Moreton Bay Regional Council – 3205 0555

Sunshine Coast Council – 5475 7272

Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000

Policelink – 131 444

Energex general enquiries – 131 253

Loss of electricity supply – 13 62 62

Priority emergency (electrical hazards) – 13 19 62

Unitywater – 1300 086 489

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

Lifeline – 131 114

Poison Hotline – 131 126

SES – 132500

Traffic Reports – 131 940

Translink – 131 230

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Sunshine Coast Council readies for next summer!

The Sunshine Coast Council's bushfire management program helps to protect and maintain ecosystems in the coast's 7,700 hectares of council environment reserves.

Planned burns usually take place across the region between March and September. Planned burns help to maintain healthy forests and reduce fuel loads before the typical Spring bushfire season. An exact day for a planned burn cannot be provided in advance. Burning is highly dependent on suitable weather and site conditions. These conditions include temperature, soil moisture, humidity, windspeed and wind direction. When a fire can’t go ahead, it will be reassessed against emerging priorities and may be rescheduled.

Advance notice of any upcoming burn will be placed on council’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastCouncil/

What to do if you need assistance

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and flood related property damage.

Call the

State Emergency Service: 132 500. To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations

Important Phone numbers for assistance during or after a major emergency service.

When disaster strikes you need to follow the advice of authorities on staying put or evacuating and follow your emergency plan.

To find out where to find assistance during or after a major emergency service.

https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Livingand-Community/Community-Safety/Disasters/ emergencies

Email: sales@conceptsystems.com.au

Phone: (07) 5429 6750

Web: https://www.conceptsystems.com.au/

Trading Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 1pm Closed Sunday & Public Holidays

https://www.conceptsystems.com.au/virtual-store-tour

Maleny Community Groups & When they meet!

Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community

Maleny Rotary Club

Meeting. Times

1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 6-30pm for 7pm

Maleny Hotel, Bunya St. Maleny

Email: secretary.maleny@rotary9600.org president.maleny@rotary9600.org

Maleny

Probus Club Meeting. Times

Maleny Uniting Church, Landsborough Road, Maleny

Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Feb to November 1300 856 859

Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch Meetings at

The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com

The Zonta Club of Blackall Range Meetings at

Various between Montville and Maleny. Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm. Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au president@zontablackallrange.org.au

Being a part of a community

Apex Club of Maleny

Meeting. Times

1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM. Email maleny@apex.org.au. Postal PO BOX 39.

MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653

Maleny

Senior Citizens Meetings at

The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips

Email: margarry1@bigpond.com 0409 266 507

The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc. Meetings at

Maleny Uniting Church Hall

On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm

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

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

Maleny Commerce Meetings at

Monthly breakfast networking meetings. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Venues to be advised.

Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au

Selling or buying a property!

Using a Trust to hold shares in a company With Tove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

If you’re considering a Trust to organise the ownership of your company this series of posts discusses some issues to consider. Following on from the previous post where we looked at the Trust, fiduciary relationships, Beneficiaries and Trustees, now we delve a little deeper.

Discretionary trusts

Discretionary Trusts arise when the Trustee can choose which Beneficiaries receive the Trust property, and how much of the Trust property each Beneficiary gets. The discretion part lies with the Trustee having the option of splitting up the Trust property however they like.

Unit trusts

Unit Trusts in comparison are fixed, express Trusts unlike discretionary Trusts. Unit Trusts allocate the shares in the Trust property for Beneficiaries in the Trust agreement, rather than at the discretion of the Trustee

Each Beneficiary is allocated a unit in the trust property as stated in the Trust agreement.

Company ownership

Ownership of a company is allocated through shares. Shares

account for a small percentage of a companies’ ownership. So, if you start a company with a friend and you decide to divide ownership equally, you might decide to start your company by having 1000 shares available to be owned. You and your friend would each receive 500 shares, which you could sell. However, you can arrange it so that a Trustee owns the shares in the company.

Can a Trust Own Shares in a Company?

Legally, a Trust cannot own shares in a company as it is not a separate legal entity, rather a trust is simply a relationship. However, this changes when you consider the Trustee/s and what they can hold for Beneficiaries.

Trustees can own many types of property, including cash and property including company shares for the benefit of Beneficiaries.

So, if you operate your own company, you can set up a trust to hold your shares. If you’re the Trustee, you can distribute the profits from the Trust to yourself.

As with all Trusts, a Trustee cannot be the sole Beneficiary which means you’ll want to appoint other Beneficiaries, such as family members to benefit from the Trust.

If you are considering a trust or company, please seek legal advice before taking action.

Should you have any questions please contact our office on 07 5494 3511 Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 AEST.

Take care everyone! Easton Lawyers

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

Easton Lawyers are your Local Lawyers in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. Easton Lawyers. 62 Maple Street, Maleny. Qld. 4552 Phone. 0754943511.

P.O. Box 255 Maleny. Qld. 4552. Email: reception@eastonlawyers.com.au

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

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

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

Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi!

The signs of winter are now well and truely around us. Now is still a good time to check out our “Garden Section”

March April and into May are big vegetable planting months in SE Qld. Try tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants; lettuce; radish; beetroot and silverbeet; beans; cucumber and zucchini; cabbage, broccoli; turnip, onion, garlic. The great thing about lettuce is that it can work for most seasons in Brisbane.

Autumn is the perfect time to fertilise your garden, including your lawn as the soil is still warm and moist from summer rains. Fertilising at this time will help your plants to get a healthy start as they enter the winter months.

Some good news for coffee drinkers is that if you fertilise green plants, such as lettuce and spinach, with a coffee substrate, the yield will be higher due

Get in and get those veggies growing!!!. We are an accredited

check out the extensive range of

to the nitrogen content of coffee. Adding coffee grounds to soil only benefits onion and green cultures.

Provided you don't have frost, you can also get away with growing a lot of veggies that would normally be considered summer crops in the colder latitudes.

Don't forget that the coming months are traditionally associated with low rainfall and desiccating winds are still ahead. Keep valuable plants watered and top up mulch if it's been depleted over summer.

visit the web site: https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products

News from Witta Recreational Club

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Hire of Club Facilities

The vision of the club is to provide country club services to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.

The excellent facilities of the Witta Recreation Club are available for hire for events such as weddings, sports days, family gatherings.

The club has a Certified Kitchen/Catering facilities including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is practically fitted out with a large capacity for the cold storage of a range of beverages. The Bushman’s Bar is located at the core of the Witta Recreation Club. Service from the bar can be provided to customers on the covered hard standing overlooking the playing pitches, or directly into the Clubroom.

Inquiries can be made via the internet at: https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking

You can find out more about the Witta Recreation Club at their web site at:

https://wittarec.club/

Did you Know?

BUTTER MANUFACTURE

That in Maleny for the month of April in 1941 the Maleny Co-operative Dairy Association manufactured 219,538 lbs. of butter, comprising 206,583 lbs. of choice 12.568 lbs. first grade, and 297 lbs. second grade.

Suppliers were paid at the rate of 1/li per 1b. choice.. 1/1 per lb. first grade, and 1/- per lb. second grade, making a total payment for the month of £12,320/15/8.

The Maleny Butter Factory ceased to produce butter, July 1981.

Witta Recreational Club

Bar Open Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm to 6.30pm. All Welcome

Touch Season has started with the Canteen and Bar operating every FRIDAY Night from 6pm Available for Hire for Private functions – Birthday Celebrations – Weddings etc.

We are always looking for new members and volunteers. Contact us by email at. - presidentwittarec@gmail.com

Local Groups News

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

WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606. Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.

Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds

Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.

Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place

WEDNESDAY- 6 pm. TWILIGHT BOWLS & BURGER. $17 p.p. Bowls only $12 p.p. Learners welcome, bowls provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823

Muzika Maleny local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL. Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.

Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.

Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070. Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.

Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct. Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.

Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club

Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.

Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome!

Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823

Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week

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Maleny Senior Citizens visit Pomona’s Majestic Theatre

The Majestic Picture Theatre in Pomona is rare as it is one of the few pre-World War II picture theatres remaining in Queensland and is also the longest continuously theatre in the state. It is also. the only theatre in the world that continuously screens silent films.

From the 1910s until the advent of television rural theatres provided an important social service to people in the surrounding area, including stimulus for the imagination, relief from isolation, and a link with the wider community.

It is believed that on the 28th April 1931 the first talkie, or movie recorded with its own soundtrack, was shown at the hall.

most popular silent films shown since 1987 include The Son of the Sheik, the original Raymond Longford production of Dad and Dave in On our Selection, and Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Cooper in The Kid.

No silent movie theatre would be complete without an organ being played enthusiastically, setting the mood of the movie. The current organ console, the only one in a Queensland theatre, is located to the left of the stage and is an electrical 1937 Compton. It came from the Regal Cinema in South Shields, Chester England. It’s has been rebuilt, commencing in 2006 by John Brooks and Don Clark. The pipe chamber, which also contains a bank of 1930s electrical organ switches from the Theatre Royal in Halifax and the three ranks of Christie pipes in the chamber were originally from a theatre in Dunedin, New Zealand.

“This now is the only authentic silent picture theatre fully operating as a silent picture theatre in the world" said past owner, Ron West

The busiest period for the theatre was during World War II, when a Tank Attack (anti-tank gun) Regiment was stationed near Pomona. The troops had priority for seats, and local civilians were irate when they could not get in.

The theatre remained popular after the war, and throughout the 1940s to the 1960s when films were shown on Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoon, with a cartoon and two movies for four shillings and sixpence.

In 1987 Ron West, the then theatre owner was asked to show a silent movie to a group of travel agents, and since he possessed a print of the 1926 film The Son of the Sheik, starring Rudolf Valentino, he ran the film and accompanied it with his restored Wurlitzer pipe organ, making up the music as he went along. Ever since the theatre has become known as “the theatre that shows silent movies”. The

The Maleny Senior Citizens Group decided to relive their past and go to the movies. Travelling by bus they visited the Majestic Theatre at Pomona. The trip brought back many memories of long past years of when the Saturday afternoon matinee was eagerly awaited for all week.

The Maleny Senior Citizens group meets weekly for social activities and localised bus trips. For those who wish, Ttey also meet Friday nights and go out for a meal. Why not join the fun. For further information ring Margaret on 0419179516.

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Maleny Senior Citizens Notes

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

May 2024

Due to the local council elections on 16th March there will be a few changes.

BUSY NEEDLES 14th (in the Bicentennial Room) and 28th

INDOOR BOWLS NO BOWLS 6th or 13th then 20th and 27th

DROP IN 1st, 8th and 15th( in Bicentennial Room) then 22nd NO DROP IN 29th – GOOD FRIDA

COMMITTEE MEETING 18th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)

GENERAL MEETING … 25th 915am for 930am start.

Bus Trip to Nambour … 12th Sausage Sizzle …10th.

Time to think about joining the Glasshouse Seniors as they are arranging another trip to Esk Bush Bash in August.

June 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.

ANZAC DAY. March …25th Everyone welcome to march under our banner.

I like to make lists. I also like to leave them on the kitchen bench and then guess what’s on the list when I am at the supermarket.

Maleny Calendar of Events 2024.

✦ BreastScreen Australia Mobile Service - Maleny Hospital 30th April until 21st May. Call 132050 to book an appointment.

✦ Maleny Agricultural Show - Maleny Showgrounds - Fri May 31stSaturday June 1st

✦ Muscle on the Mountain - Maleny Showgrounds - Sun May 7th.

✦ Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival 2024. - Kenilworth Showgrounds - May 24th - 26th.

✦ Maleny Singers. - The Mikado. June 8th - 9th -15th. 16th. Tickets Maleny Info Centre.

✦ The Rainbow Festival - Multiple Sites around area - Thur Aug 1st - Sun 4th Aug.

✦ Maleny Muscle on the Mountain - July 7th. - Early AM.. - Maleny Show Grounds - 11th year of th9is event.

✦ 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: malenysportspark@gmail.com

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..

Queensland Fire & Emergency Service ceases to exist

New legislation passed on May 2, 2024 will see the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, which involves the Rural Fire Brigade cease to exist in the present form.

The changes will also see Queensland Police Service take on primary responsibility for the state’s expanded disaster and emergency coordination functions, with the State Emergency Service along with Marine Rescue Queensland expected to transition to QPS in June 2024.

The new laws will establish QFR and RFSQ as two separate fire services under the umbrella of the newly created QFD set to take effect from July 1, 2024. These new reforms will herald a new era for fire services in Queensland.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Acting Commissioner Steve Smith said; It will also mean committed budgets for RFSQ and QFR, and dedicated leadership with experience for each service in the urban and rural environment.”

The RFSQ would see a significant increase in funding and resources, including 146 paid rural fire service positions throughout the state to support the volunteer base.

It is anticipated that the new laws and changes will help create a stronger, safer, more resilient Queensland through better aligned and dedicated services to build our state’s resilience, prevention and response at a time when the number of major disaster events continues to grow.

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

More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023

Maleny Singers take their production to traditional styles

For any Maleny Singers production, costumes form a big part of the visual delights for the audience. So when a comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, The Mikado, was chosen as this year's show, sourcing genuine Japanese kimonos was a priority, as these spectacular Mikado costumes carry Japanese dance tradition.

In faraway Oda, a tiny town in the prefecture of Shimane, Lives Mrs Masako Arito, a lady who has a lifelong study of Nihon-buyo, the art of Japanese classical dance.

Having heard from her daughter in Australia of the performance, she decided to gather as many kimonos as possible, and spread the word to her dance group, and other dance teachers in the area.

With amazing generosity, over 50 kimonos, belts and accessories emerged from both personal collections and performance wardrobes which were shipped to Australia.

Some of these kimonos have been worn on the big stage in Japan and some are personal treasures now being shared with Maleny. Each costume is truly special and will delight anyone who sees the show.

The Mikado will be performed at the Maleny Community Centre on 8, 9, 15, 16 June — tickets from https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1202355

Four family friendly shows. Live and local!

Landsborough Museum celebrates 100 years of the building

Don’t forget that the Landsborough Museum Street Festival celebrating 100 years of the historic Heritage Precinct will be held on Saturday, May 18 between 10a.m. and 2p.m.

The historic 1924 built Landsborough Shire Council Chambers is a state heritage-listed building and now houses the Landsborough Museum most likely the only one in Australia sited in what was previously the local council chambers.

This free event will be a family friendly event with fun for the whole family including crafts, face-painting, museum exhibitions, not to forget the sausage sizzle and cake.

The present exhibition showcases every thing from water skiing to surfing, to nippers and outrigging, the exhibition is a celebration of Sunshine Coast aquatic sports.

This exhibition is timed to coincide with the 2024 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships which were held between the 13th and -21st April and hosted on the Sunshine Coast.

The museum showcases the history of our region’s local government, and artefacts offer an insight into the lives of early pioneers.

To find out more visit: https:// heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ about/programs-and-events/ landsborough-museum-street-festival

“Thanks Dad”

One thing I’m eternally grateful for is how my old man taught me the art of conversation growing up.

For something that in principle is so simple, can be so complicated, from being able to flirt with someone without hitting on them or meaning anything other than to compliment them on an outfit or a mannerism, to having a chat with someone working a retail job that breaks the boredom of their standard daily conversations with their regular customers.

Everytime I have a chat with someone working one of those jobs behind a counter or a till I always finish the conversation with “I hope your shift goes quickly”, something so simple to say but it really leaves a good impression when said in the right way after being able to make that person feel good about themselves, if you can make even just one persons day just that little bit brighter, then the day has not been one that’s gone to waste.

The art of conversation, very much something worth learning.

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

You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo” https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo “Back in Northern Territory”

There are no places for bullies or abusers.

“Now almost on the home run!”

Once I’ve finished Tassie in the coming weeks, I’ll be heading back across to the mainland and begin my final stretch through VIC/NSW and then to QLD where I’ll finally finish my lap. I will be not only the youngest person to ever circumnavigate Australia on a Tractor but also know in my heart that I’ve done my best to help as many as I can, which to me personally is infinitely more valuable.

Then it’s onto my next big adventure, to raise even more and help even more people.

On my Voyage to Tassie I was privileged enough to get to have a yarn or two with most of the crew including the hardworking men who run the engine rooms of these huge Ro-Ro ships (roll on roll off) and was invited to go down to see these huge beasts of motors for myself.

The crew also raised $1000 for the donation tins!.

#dontkeepitunderyourhat

To all those hard working legends living and working on the land you don’t have to tough it out alone. TIACS is a free phone and text counselling service offering mental health support to Australia’s blue collar community. TIACS is just a call/text away 0488 846 988

Remember you don’t have to do it alone, Don’t Keep It Under Your Hat! www.tiacs.org

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Sam’s proposed route - Maleny to Maleny!

“Mr.

Jones and Party with Mr. Cook’s Car at Maleny 1932.” Things have changed over the past 90 plus years!

This photo shows Mr Jones and party of two women and a man, standing near Mr Cook's car on bridge at Maleny in 1932. Unfortunately there is no other information accompanying the photo. It would be interesting to know the circumstances surrounding the taking of this photo and who the people in it are.

It is also of interest to note the pole and wires beside the bridge. From the look of the insulators and post it would first appear that the post is a telephone connection. Insert shows closer up photo of the people in the photo below.

Much of our history is now passing into a void that no-one will have access to information that allows us to know about our past history..

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