Friday, 18 December 2020
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The importance of having “Hope” Over the past 12 to 18 months many Australians have been having those feelings of hopelessness. During this period Australia has suffered a disastrous summer of bush res and the unprecedented upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has seen serious social and economic effects for us as individuals and as Australians in general. Do you feel like you are presently living in the dark? Is it as if all the lights have gone off and you you don’t have the energy left to turn them back on? Do you keep struggling to nd a purpose in life, but you come up empty?
We tend to lose hope when we can’t see a pathway to our goals and day to day achievements and both mental and physical health deteriorate
quickly when we don’t have hope. Coronavirus restrictions have had more serious consequences for some vulnerable people. Thankfully Christmas is almost here and a new year is about to begin.
can look forward to a positive 2021 Hope and the following dream comes in many places. Take for instance the NSW woman reported in last weekends Courier Mail who was “hoping to nd a husband for Christmas”. She took her “hopes and dreams” along with brochures with her phone number to the local Bunnings Store and stood in the aisle. Whilst she did not ful l her hopes on this occasion she said thatch would give it another go in a few days.
The lockdown situation created as a result of the COVID Good Luck and remember pandemic has been lifted for the time being and life “as we “Hope springs eternal”. know it” in Maleny can now get (Continued on Page 2) back to almost normal and we
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Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club Inc Is an incorporated umbrella organisation whose aims are to promote. sport and recreation facilities for Maleny and surrounding districts.
News from 5th Light Horse Regiment Maleny Troop
The Maleny Troop of the 5th Light Horse Regiment is seeking to recruit people for next year we are currently short of riders.
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Folks, this is a great opportunity to help keep the memory of the Australian Light Horse alive
Everyone is welcome to attend the regular Saturday training sessions. normally the last Saturday each month, weather permitting, at our training grounds, the Ziza Field, Maleny Community Precinct – and on those days the museum will also be open!
Whilst your our own horse is required, if possible, we do assist in equipping the tack and uniforms.
For more information give me a ring on Ph 54944828 as I would love to hear from you. I promise you will not be sorry. Go on you know you want to.
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The Christmas sign at the Maleny Uniting Church could say it all - especially if you have an open mind and are prepared to look forward.
Following this a number of potential suitors took to the comments, asking her to let them know which Bunnings she’d be heading to next.
If you can share your hopes with trusted others means you’re supported not only to dream of exciting things, but also to make these things
This all goes well for the coming new year. Have a Blessed & Merry Christmas and a safe holiday period.
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happen. Maleny is a great place when it comes to nding that type of support from close friends.
She also posted a le clip of her shopping trip on “U Tube”. Now that is determination and a belief in “hope”.
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Maple Street Meats Specialising in quality product and service.
Shop2/4 Maple Street, Maleny
5429 6499
When only the best will do!Ingredients
Recipes from Jeremi
400g lean beef mince
Here is a simple, tasty and quick meal when time and energy is lacking
2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, nely chopped
Mexican Beef and Kidney Bean
1 carrot, peeled, diced
1 tsp ground cumin3 large or 4 small vine ripened tomatoes, chopped
Step 1 Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic, paprika and cumin, cook stirring for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the mince and cook, breaking up mince with a wooden spoon for 4-5 minutes or until browned.
400g tin red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (reduced salt)125ml (½ cup) salt reduced beef stock
Step 2 Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add zucchini and beans and simmer for 5 minutes more or until vegetables are tender. Season with pepper
1 zucchini, trimmed, diced
Step 3 Serve beef mixture with the steamed rice, topped with the avocado and coriander.
2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp ground paprika
150g green beans, trimmed, sliced
And Blairs top tip for meat consumers!
680g (4 cups) steamed rice, to serve
It is now BBQ time so here are a couple of good tips Let The Meat Rest While digging in is sure to be your number one priority, let the meat rest for a few minutes before slicing to give the juice a chance to settle back into the meat. This will seal in the juice and keep the meat from drying out. You can cut the meat when you’re ready to immediately serve and eat. While you’re cooking, you should also ensure you don’t poke any holes in the meat as that can cause the juice to escape, so always turn the meat using tongs. Find The Right Temperatur Putting your food on at just the right time and temp is key to the perfect grill. Aside from steaks, all other meat is best placed when the ames have died down and the embers or coals are white-hot. After preheating, an easy way to check the temperature is to hold your hand about 10cm above the BBQ. If you can comfortably hold it there for six seconds, you’re on low heat, and if you can hold it there for four seconds, you’re on medium heat.
1 avocado, sliced, to serve Fresh coriander leaves, to serve
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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston Have you seen this serial Pest - “Let us Know if you have!” Its exotic purple owers are an attractive lure for butter ies, but the poisonous leaves of the Dutchman’s pipe invasive vine can be deadly. Dutchman's pipe is an invader of rainforests, riparian areas, roadsides, disturbed areas, bushlands and even plantation crop areas, which is why it is listed as a high priority invasive plant in the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area Biosecurity Plan 2017. The owers lure in butter ies who lay their eggs on its leaves and once they hatch the larvae feed on the poisonous vine leaves. Some butter ies like the Richmond birdwing butter y, are especially threatened. Residents and other land managers are working towards eradicating it from the Upper Stanley, Pumicestone, Mooloolah and Maroochy catchments and working to contain its spread in the Mary River Catchment area. Council is presently working with landholders to help wipe out Dutchman’s pipe and protect our native ora and fauna as it reduces habitat for our native wildlife by smothering native trees, shrubs and vines so that we continue to get visits from our wonderful birds and insects.” Service Excellence Portfolio Councillor Winston Johnston said it was great to see that council had recognised the importance of eradicating this invasive vine from our catchment areas. How to spot and remove Dutchman’s pipe:
owers that grow up to 10cm wide. •
The heart-shaped leaves look like those of the native Pearl vine, which is a food source for moth larvae, so it’s important to make sure you can spot the difference so you don't accidently take out or damage the Pearl vine.
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The green seed pods open into a basket as they dry out which releases seeds that are carried by the wind into the surrounding environment and along waterways.
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To remove Dutchman's pipe, pull or dig out plants making sure to remove all roots. For larger infestations, cut down the vine before it develops seeds (before summer) and dig out roots. •Make sure you remove all plant parts because it can spread vegetatively. If you have seen Dutchman's pipe, please contact council on 5475 7272 to speak with a Pest Plant Of cer. The Queensland Government Biosecurity Act 2014 requires everyone to take all reasonable and practical steps to minimise the risks associated with invasive plants under their control. This is called a general biosecurity obligation (GBO).
Solar installation in Maleny INSTALLATION of the impressive new Maleny Showgrounds solar system has now nished and it will soon be connected to the main power supply. The 99.9 kw system is estimated to produce 157,352 kWh each year, saving money and bene tting the environment. To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
•It has reddish-purple pipe-shaped
Shop Local and support your local community Buy Australian Made and Owned where possible Make Australia stronger for the future!
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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston Council services over Christmas and New Year Sunshine Coast Council will have some changes to hours of services during the festive season. Council’s after-hours emergency call centre will operate 24 hours a day via the customer service number 5475 7272. Non-urgent matters can be logged any time via Council’s online portal MyCouncil at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. The portal allows you to do business with council online at your convenience. All Customer Contact counters and reception desks will close at 2pm on Thursday, December 24 and will re-open on Monday, January 4. On December 29, 30 and 31 you will still be able to contact council via phone, web chat, email and web call back. Development Information counters will close from 2pm on December 24 and will reopen on Monday, January 4. There will be no interruptions to kerbside waste and recycling collections. Waste collections will be as per normal schedule on all days, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Council’s resource recovery facilities will close on Christmas Day but will trade as normal on all other days.
Council’s Disaster Management specialists will monitor and activate if required. You can keep up to date with helpful information during a disaster at council’s Disaster Hub. Energex are conducting vegetation management on their network in the Maleny area at the moment. They will be removing a number of young trees from beneath the section of line that runs from the McCarthy road intersection, into town and stops outside Woolworths. There are no signi cant trees being suggested, and Energex is responsible for liaising with all affected property owners. If residents have any questions, please contact Energex customer service, 13 12 53. I believe this work will be commencing before Christmas. This work is necessary to increase the security of the electricity supply for the whole district.
Maleny Show Society receives grant to help with 2021 Maleny Show Maleny Show will be able to go ahead in 2021 – barring a new wave of COVID-19 - thanks to a $70,000 grant from the Morrison Government. The grant will be used by Maleny Show Society to pay for expenses like grounds maintenance, rates, utilities, insurance, and much more to ensure they are ready and able to bounce back next year.
However, thanks to this grant I’m sure that next year’s Maleny Show will be our best yet. We'll see you there in 2021!
Every year the Maleny Show is absolutely the biggest show in town and it has been very disappointing for all of us to miss out in 2020.
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Bribie Island Break Through!
The weekend of the 12th and 13th December saw weather that was being generated by a coastal trough and slow moving upper low over the southeast. The dangerous surf conditions have lead to coastal erosion on many beaches in the area.
Baroon Pocket Dam is also rising rapidly and currently sits at nearly 90% full and is expected to receive more water over the next few days.
This has bought hazardous surf and the high tides to our ocean beaches right along the coast of South East Queensland. As a result there has been a break through on the northern end of Bribie Island letting ocean waves into Pumestone Passage opposite The Esplanade, Caloundra.
The weekend saw Maleny and Nambour and District State Emergency Service crews were out and about in the Maleny/ Nambour Area responding to calls for assistance.
This is not the rst time that he northern tip of Bribie has been breached. Channels in the passage are shifting continuously and boats need to give extra caution to their navigation. For more than a decade the Sunshine Coast Council has been warning that a “tidal breakthrough” at Bribie Island could have an impact on the Golden Beach area
Sunshine Coast Mayor, Mark Jamieson said that council crews would determine and prioritise coastal repair works that may be required following a full assessment as king the tides receded. It is too early to know whether the changes will affect Golden Beach. It may recover after this event, but the long-term erosion process is going to continue and it’s most likely that Bribie Island will break through between Moreton Bay and Pumicestone Passage this year and the next few years.
Meanwhile in Maleny the area has copped over 10 inches between Saturday 12th and Tuesday 15th. McCarthys Road near Maleny Dairies was cut on Monday 14th. - see photo right. Once again the Obi is swiftly owing and is rising under Maple Street traf c bridge.
Like the naked city there are a thousand stories in theSunshine Coast Hinterland Tell us your story.....
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Maleny Accident Repair Centr Shed 3/16 Lawyer Street, Maleny
5499 9200
https://malenysmash.com.au/
Maleny Accident Repair Centre Services
In Motor Vehicle Repairs, Experience Counts - loyalty to insurers doesn’t!
What to do after an accident? Industry Advice from an Car Accident Repair Specialist
Another example why you need to shop around for the best insurance. This customer has held insurance cover for 38 years with NRMA and has 21 policies.
Being involved in an accident is a very stressful situation. Irrespective who is in the right or the wrong there are certain obligations placed on drivers.
The renewal for the Audi A4 increased from $1,145.10 to $1,224.37 - the sum insured had decreased from $50,000 down to $27,900.
Assess the situation Stop your vehicle immediately and give assistance to anyone who may have been injured during the accident. If anyone has been injured we recommend you notify the nearest police station immediately or if that is not possible through extraneous circumstances as soon as possible.
Don't rely on your insurer to look after you, they are looking after the shareholders before the policy holders. Loyalty is no longer being rewarded by insurers, you only need to shop around with a reputable insurer to nd this out. They also do not give you choice of repairer unless you pay extra!
If the vehicles are not obstructing the ow of traf c, they shouldn’t be removed until police have arrived. If they are obstructing the traf c, move the vehicles off to the side of the road after the point of impact has been agreed upon and marked on the road where possible. Con rm the time and location of the accident with all other parties. If no one is injured or if the other driver doesn’t provide you with their name and address but you have their vehicle registration number within 24 hours Exchange details with the drivers and owners of the vehicles involved or any other person whose property is damaged as a result of the accident, including name, address, vehicle registration and description.
Maleny Accident Repair Centre is a local accident repair shop, repairing all makes and models with the latest in smash repair technology
If a driver hits a parked vehicle and is unable to nd the owner of the hit car, it is not enough for the person to leave their name, address and registration number on the windscreen of the parked car and drive away. You need to report the matter to the police as soon as possible. These notes were provided by the RACQ.
Have a Merry Christmas and keep safe!.
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Maleny Paint Supplies 6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny.
Ph 54942002
www.malenypaintsupplies.com Australian Owned and made brands of Ultra-Premium paints
Like Father Like Son “World Speed Record on Water beckons” As a child, David Warby watched his father's boat being built and subsequently break a world speed record on water at an average speed of 511 kph over a one kilometre measured distance.
Northane + Shipshape perfect
for boating!
Northane Clear Gloss
Dave Warby will be setting out to break his father’s 40yr record for the Outright Unlimited World Water Speed Record. Spirit of Australia 2 is undergoing trials in preparation for the record attempt currently targetted for 2021.
Northane Clear Gloss is a two-pack, nonyellowing polyurethane with outstanding chemical and abrasion resistance. It is ideal for coating clear corrugated roof panels to seal leaks and may be used in continuously immersed in water conditions.
Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes is a specialist manufacturer of highest quality paints and surface coatings. It is an Australian made, Australian owned Family company.
It has excellent heat resistance and durability making this a premium clear coating for use on oors, furniture, and exterior applications.
NORGLASS is proud to sponsor David & Ken Warby and the Spirit of Australia II, with SHIPSHAPE and NORTHANE products being used on the vessel for their upcoming World Speed Trials.
Shipshape Primer-Undercoat
It doesn’t matter if your boat is not going to be used in world speed trials it can still be improved with the use of Norglass Specialty Paint.
Shipshape Primer-Undercoat is an ultimate high-build performance coating to obliterate background irregularities and provide lling properties prior to coating with single or 2 pack nishes. It too is Suitable for areas of continuous immersion and osmosis repairs. It is also commonly used as a primer-undercoat and as a topcoat in the bilge areas of boats because of its satin gloss nish. These products are available at Maleny Paint Supplies
For detailed information showing the process in detail visit the web page below:
http://malenypaintsupplies.com/page-2/ Colourtrend Paints have a range of Ultra-Premium Paints to service your needs! Follow Maleny District Sports & Recreation Cub news visit:
http://www.issuu/hinterlandgrapevine
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Maleny Service 16 Lawyer Street, Maleny.
Centre
Ph 54943444
http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au
One Stop Mechanical Services Shop Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises
Taxi ZONE outside Maleny IGA There’s a new designated taxi zone out the front of SUPA IGA Maleny, and I hear some of you have been caught out not knowing and then hit with a ne for parking there Keep your eyes peeled for these signs and let your friends know! Another road safety fact is that bicycle riders must also obey the Traf c Regulations when riding on a roadway. Offences such as stopping at of cial stop signs, along with obeying other traf c signs are dealt with the same as a motor vehicle driver. The same rules apply to riding a bicycle and the use of mobile phones. At night bicycles must have an appropriate headlight and taillight. These rules are all designed for the safety, not only of the bicycle rider, but for pedestrians and other vehicle drivers. It is just common sense. Your One Stop Shop for Automotive Repairs – you don’t need to do the running around, we do it for you!:.
http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au/ We are dedicated and passionate about servicing, repairing and maintaining one of your most valuable assets, your Motor Vehicle.
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Local Tradespersons When you use a local tradesperson and you know who you are dealing with!
Tony & Di’s Home Maintenance
Brett Cooper Builder Builders Lic . 15045940. -
HIA. 863583
Talk to us about your new home!
ABN. 47988681738
email:
No job too small - Carpentry - Painting Tiling General Repairs & Maintenance
brettcooperbuilding@gmail.com
0409987995
0487770653
AA Plus Jobs
Arandall Painting
Adrian Gault
Paul & Jamie
At your Service
When only the best will do! QBCC No 1113664
All odd jobs, Small Renovations, Landscaping. Floor Sanding + installation, Restoration and Painting
Quality Painting & Decorating with over 40 years experience
0409766795
0429878095
Here is a local Facebook Page worth having a look at especially at this time of year
We will be closing over the Christmas Break - 24.12.2020 until 11.01.2021
Maleny Paint Supplies
Sustainable Living
https://www.facebook.com/ MalenyPaintSupplies
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 589804454430776
A Merry & Holy Christmas to all!
Advertise your local business here for just $15 per mth Published Digitally on First & Third Friday of each month. Visit web site at http://www.issuu/hinterlandgrapevine (then pick the issue wanted)
For more information contact Maleny Paint on 54942002
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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Maleny Chamber
of
Commerce
News
Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet?
Give a Maleny Gift Card this Christmas
Live - Love Shop Maleny & you are shopping with a friend!
For those that are worrying about the fees associated with buying Visa debit cards ... give a Maleny Gift Card instead. Support Maleny businesses. You can load the card for any amount you want, lasts 3 years, can be used at multiple different stores, services. This card is the perfect Christmas present and can be redeemed at 95 Maleny businesses. #lovemaleny
Why Shop Locally?
Have a Happy Christmas and stay safe!
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?
For businesses wishing to join Maleny Commerce go to the web address:
https://malenycommerce.org.au/membership/
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Maleny RFB Volunteer group We regularly read stories about Hollywood stars and TV personalities and those stories show those people in a not good light. However here is a story that shows one of those Hollywood stars, Kylie Jenner in a good light and it should be shared. This is a GOOD NEWS STORY. Me Jenner has donated $270,000 to provide the Burketown RFB with a "heavy-attack" re truck and the truck is now is on its way to Burketown on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Tourism is increasing in the region and the truck would ensure travellers and locals alike are safe. The "heavy-attack" truck will service bush res, road crashes and other emergency rescue situations. The multi-purpose road truck will help the rural community of Burketown service people across hundreds of kilometres. Ms Jenners name will go on the truck. At the peak of thew recent bush res the devastated Australia Kylie Jenner was just one of thousands of people in the world who were deeply touched [by and subsequently donated money. From the donation a second truck is being built and will be deployed to Birdsville in outback Queensland. At the time of the donation Ms Jenner said that she was "honoured" that her donation was continuing to help the RFBAQ and it was very important to her to "donate across Australia during that time".
Maleny SES Volunteer group We can’t avoid disasters happening in Queensland but we can reduce the impact of those disasters on our loved ones, home, business and community. Queensland is the most disaster impacted state. In the past decade Queensland had been impacted by more than 80 signi cant natural disaster events, leading to a reconstruction and recovery program of over $16 billion. Experience has shown communities that are well prepared prior to a disaster are more resilient and able to recover faster. Local Councils are now in the process of helping their communities prepare for future disasters and severe weather as part of the 2020-21 Get Ready Queensland program. The rst step is to ensure that there is an up to date disaster plan for each individual area. You can check out the Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster plan at: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Community-Safety/Disasters From there you can make a simple plan for yourself and your family so that you too are prepared.
Storm Callouts Busy night on December 7th for our crews answering the call for help. We ended up being task to assist Nambour SES in the Nambour/Yandina area. What a night, decent rain and lightning our crews were drenched from head to toe while helping a community in need.
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Local Groups News There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!
On Tuesday December 25th there will be a breakfast in the park in Maleny. It will be in Bicentenary Park, next to the MNC between 7a.m. and 11a.m. There are plenty of large shade trees so bring your own picnic blanket or chairs. There will be BBQ food only, including vegetarian options. All children receive a present. Join us for a Covid safe event! For planning purposes it would help us to know if you are coming. Just let us know at the Centre and advise the number of additional people, if you are bringing family or friends. You can do this at reception at the Centre or phone 54999345.
We also need some volunteers on the day to assist to set up and get organised. So, could you volunteer on the day for a couple of hours or in the run-up on the day before? Shifts are about 2 hours each. For further information or to book contact Frances by email at: jubeadilation@gmail.com with your phone number and she will contact you about the options. Let us see an end to 2020 with a Merry Christmas Day!
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Maleny SES Group presents Members annual Award Members of the Maleny Volunteer State Emergency Group and their families celebrated their annual 2020 Awards and held their Christmas Breakup. It was great to see our members awarded for their achievements throughout the year A big Thank You to our Award Sponsors: Maleny Paint Supplies Lloyd Larney Memorial - SES Encouragement Award presented to James Drake Rotary Club of Maleny SES Community Spirit Award presented to Dan Fischer Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club Club - SES Achievement Award presented to Parker Anthony Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild for the trophies The Award presentation was followed by a SES Group Christmas Celebration. It is great to see that we have some movement as temporary fencing being installed on the new Maleny Fire & Emergency Services Complex Block in Macadamia Drive, Maleny..
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Christmas breakfast Picnic in the Park
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Police News
An Old Codger’s Thoughts A rich father who wanted his son to know what it was like to be poor brought him to live with a farming family for a few days.
Don’t get scammed Sunshine Coast
RangeCare advise that Leading Age Services Australia have received phone calls from ACAT clients The child stayed there for 3 days and 3 nights. in WA from someone claiming to be from My Aged Back in the car on their way to the town, his father Care. The caller asked for $25 and bank details to asked him: register the client for My Aged Care. "And your experience?" Please be advised this is NOT how My Aged Care "Fine," replied the boy. operates – there is no cost to register. "Did you learn anything?" Please contact Range Care on 07 5445 7044 in the
event of suspicious activity and we will notify the department. Also advise police of the scam so that "1 We have a dog and they have four of them. action can be taken to help others from being 2 We have a pool with treated water. They have scammed. a river with crystal clear water, sh and other Information on scams and the process to report them is good things available from: 3 We have electric lights in our garden, but they https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/ have the stars and the moon to light them up. The boy then explained:
4 Our garden extends to the fence. Theirs up to the horizon. 5 We buy our food; they cultivate, harvest and cook it. 6 We listen to CDs ... they hear a sustained symphony of birds, crickets and other animals ...
Another Scam Warning from another Maleny Resident:
WARNING: DO NOT ACCEPT ANY AUTO MESSAGE OR PHONE THIS NUMBER SAYING THEY ARE AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE!
They rang me telling me I had a warrant for my arrest ... all this, sometimes accompanied by the singing due to outstanding income tax over $800 and that my records don’t match up. of a neighbour who works on the farm. 7 We use the microwave. What they cook tastes These are men from India using Australian recorded message. much better cooked on a slow re. 8 We are surrounded by alarm fences to protect They got my full name and address. I then said: I want ourselves ... They live with open doors, protected it in writing, I don’t believe you and think your a scam! by the friendship of their neighbours. They then hung up. 9 We are connected to the telephone, computer They almost got me! and television. They are in communion with life, They are getting very good at what they do. sky, sun, water, elds, animals, friends and PLEASE BE CAREFUL EVERYONE, it sounded so families. " legitimate. The father was impressed with his son's feelings. The number used was 08 7200 2122 Then nally the son comes to the conclusion: "Thanks for showing me how poor we are! Every day we get poorer because we no longer look at nature !!! “
With the Christmas Break upon us it is a time when our families are around us and we celebrate another year.
Please take care. especially on our roads as it takes only a “blink of the eye” to turn what should be a happy Oh! how things in our lives have changed in the event into one of tragedy. See You next year! term of just one or two generations!
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Maleny Cultural & Historical Society Inc.
Vision is to “To Save and Display Maleny's History”
Notching Up 43 Years Service to the Maleny Community
Maleny Historical Society displays Regional Art collectio
The staff at Maleny Hospital have recently recognised Kay Miller who has notched up 43 years of service at the Maleny Soldiers Hospital. Kay’s family have been part of the Maleny community for over 60 years.
The Sunshine Coast Regional Art Collection have an exhibition in Lawley House.
Anyone who has had anything to do with the Maleny Hospital or been a patient there would recognise Kay’s smiling face.
The collection titled “Life in the bush & on the land” is an exhibition of paintings, textiles, sculpture and watercolours re ecting scenes of rural life, landscapes and agriculture in Australia. It also depicts pioneering times through the eyes of Australian artists.
The Sunshine Coast Hospital Board presented Kay with a certi cate for the “Exceptional People Award”.
The collection can be seen on our Open Days at the Pioneer Village, every Tuesday and Saturday from 9.00 - 4.00pm until 30 March 2021.
Congratulations Kay and thanks for your long and cheerful service to our community.
The Guided tour is by Kim The Historical Society caretaker and entry is by donation.
Those who don’t know Kay, and there would not have been many would have known Kay’s Mother Dulcie Sperling who recently passed on.
Tour & school groups can be accommodated. Morning tea & lunch is available by appointment.
She lived next to the Maleny Police Station and grew the colourful dahlias.
Maleny Visitor Information Centre The Maleny Visitor Information 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.
Phone: 07 5499 9033 If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there.
Web Page: https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/ Email: info@malenyinformationcentre.org.au
Information here. is. supplied. by Maleny Cultural & Historical Society In "To collect, store, preserve, restore and display examples of past life in Maleny so we can effectively tell and show the story of our community Address:
7 Bryce Lane, Maleny.
Phone : (07) 5499 9030. Web Address:
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The Sunlander was just one of a number of Queensland passenger trains that bore the “lander” name. All were introduced in the mid 1950‘s and represented what then was a major upgrade of passenger comfort The Sunlander was introduced in June 1953, Midlander in May 1954 and the Westlander August 1954.
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The popularity of the new services meant that here were only enough carriages for four Sunlanders, offering ve services per week. Ipswich Workshops constructed new carriages in May 1961 to complete a sixth Sunlander train allowing the fully intended service between Brisbane and Cairns
As a young boy in the early 1950’s I travelled on the Sunlander a number of times from Townsville to Brisbane and Return. I also travelled on the the version before that, also called the Sunlander. Oh what a leap in technology Th e T h i ng s t ha t y o u r e m e m b e r fro m a past li fe The Great Northern Rail Station in Flinders Street, Townsville was an icon of Queensland Rail itself. As a young boy in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s I can vividly remember catching trains from there to Brisbane and then later to Mt. Isa.
the banks of Ross River and trains took a large 360 degree circle over Ross River to approach the station from the direction that had just travelled to get there. As a young boy I would often wonder what would happen if a train fell off the tracks and plunge into Ross River. I don’t know if anything ever did
Travelling by train was always a delight for me. It is the little things that you remember. Across the road from the station was a dry cleaners shop. On the roof of the shop was a large neon light of a man pressing clothes with a commercial ironing machine and the light would alternate from open to close. I would often consider just how this worked!
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Whilst the Townsville Rail station has been shifted from the site the Great Northern Rail building building still serves as the North Queensland HQ for Queensland Rail. Today, the building is heritage listed. But then I digress from The Sunlander.
The Townsville rail station was a three-storey, red brick structure built in 1913. It was situated on
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The Sunlander went on to become a travellers “must do” trip.
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THE AnSUNLANDER icon of Queensland Rail “The Sunlander was introduced as a prestige rail service servicing the Queensland east coast between Brisbane and Cairns This service became a world icon in rail services.” There was always some excitement at the beginning of each trip for a young male child.
would be cheers and a big wave as papers were thrown out the windows.
The journey always started when the guard's shrill whistle brought an answering toot from the great diesel engine. Slowly, at rst, the wheels turned, then quickly gathered speed; the Sunlander was off on its thousand-mile journey.
There was always the excitement traveling through the stations, especially late at night guessing who people were who were rushing along the platforms and where they were going in the late of night carrying their ports, blankets and pillows strapped to the outside.
One of the great thrills of this journey was the variety of landscapes that the train travelled through. There was always something different to see, and thus the 45 to 50 hour trip did not appear to be that long. Before the introduction of the “airconditioned” Sunlander the train was pulled by a steam engine. One soon learnt that it was unwise to put ones head out the window to watch the view. Eyes soon lled with ash and soot would cover everything that you touched. Along the journey there was always the delight to watch for the rail workers who were repairing the lines. They would camp on site in those days and their camp would be set up right on the side of the line. As trains passed their camp there would be a chorus of calls “paper” as they were wanting a copy of the latest newspaper to read that night in camp. There
Porters would be passing quickly along the platform pushing their steel wheeled barrows carrying all sorts of goods that would be loaded onto the train. With the coming of the Sunlander in the 1950’s many things changed. The new train was diesel powered and had air-conditioning, thus the windows were all sealed shut. No more soot covering everything. With this service was the advent of the onboard dining cars and that eventually saw the end of railway refreshment rooms as they were known in the community. Rail throughout Queensland was always the link that tied communities throughout the state together. Perhaps a return to a strong, fast and ef cient rail service throughout the state would once again bring prosperity to our regional areas.
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How times changed for travellers
From Steam to Diesel
The original Sunlander consisted of a steam powered train with wooden carriages that featured varnished timber internal panelling made from natural Queensland timbers. This service rst began in 1934. With the introduction of the Sunlander in 1950’s the original train was used on the route between Rockhampton and Brisbane and was re-named The Rocky Mail.
Importance of stations en-route Rail stations along the route were of vital importance for the services. Beside being the places where passengers alighted and left rains stations were dispersal points for goods to be sent or received by rail They also provided refreshments for passengers. Passengers would rush to the refreshment rooms to obtain their food and drink needs These refreshment rooms gained recognition for their food specials. Just a couple I remember were Bowen for mangoes, Boorooren for the best pies and Mirium Vale for crab sandwiches Passing through Gympie was usually the middle of the night for the southbound journey and it was notorious for the cold in winter There was always some sense of disappointment when the train nally arrived at the platform at the Roma Street Rail Station as the journey was over Just one of those things in life that youngsters today will never get to experience. Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 17
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Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies Hardware - Farm Supplies - Pet Products - Garden - Fencing - Campin
Andrea & Mark Porter Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies is located in the centre of Maleny in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Thy offer good old fashioned service to your car for those heavy items. There is also ample parking at the front and pick up at the rear of the store. We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.
Did you know we can deliver items in surrounding suburbs for a small fee. Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi to the new owners Andrea & Mark Porter.
Now is an ideal time to check out our new “Garden Section”
We are now accredited as a STIHL dealership We are pleased to announce our new accreditation as a STIHL dealership.
products are helping people at work - and that has made STIHL the world's leading chainsaw brand.
The STIHL name has stood for revolutionary technology and innovative ideas ever since the rm was founded. Throughout their 90-plus year history STIHL has developed a name for state-of-theart engineering.
Come in and see our range of electric, battery and petrol Stihl equipment and accessories.
The STIHL brand is known round the world today for quality and service. In more than 160 countries our
To nd our Christmas and introductory promotions visit: https://maleny-hardware-rural.stihl-dealer.com.au/en-au/ promotions/
To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site: https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products
Phone. 07 5494 2302
https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/ For a detailed list of products and services provided go to https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/products
31 Coral Street, Maleny Queensland 4552, Australi Like us on Facebook for up-to-date special offers and upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/Maleny-Hardware-Rural-Supplies-102339257834353/
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Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% true. A young fella with his pants hanging half off his arse, no front teeth and a half inch thick gold chain around his neck, walked into the local unemployment of ce to pick up his bene t money. He strolled up to the counter and said: "Hi there, you know what... I really HATE claiming bene ts, I'd really much rather have a job. I don't like taking advantage of the system and getting something for nothing." The social worker behind the counter said: "Wow, your timing is excellent. We've just received a job opening from a very wealthy elderly man who wants a chauffeur and bodyguard for his beautiful daughter.
No Bulls##t”
You'll have to drive around in his brand new Mercedes-Benz CL, he'll supply all of your clothes and because of the unsocial hours, meals will be provided free of charge, you'll also be expected to escort his daughter on her overseas holiday trips, but you will also have as part of your job, to satisfy her sexual urges as the daughter is in her mid-20's and has a rather strong sexual appetite." The guy, jaw dropping and wide-eyed said: "You're bull-shittin' me !" The social worker said: "Yeah, well . . . You started it . . .“
Travelling Jackaroo getting closer to trip around Australia 17year old Sam Hughes from Maleny is planning on taking his Chamberlain 9G tractor around Australia beginning in February 2021 fundraising for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Dollys Dream as he goes. In his gap year following nishing year 12 at Maleny High School. He will be doing jackarooing jobs along the way to help support himself. A number of Maleny local businesses have supported Sam to get his chamberlain tractor ready for the trip which is estimated at being around 13500 kilometres. A number of Maleny Local businesses have already supported Sam to help prepare for his “big adventure”. This is one of the bene ts of locals shopping locally as it helps local businesses to support other local events and organisations. Sam will be towing a trailer carrying a Suzuki 4WD and any necessities that he will need along the way. Sam is also supporting other charities that he has an interest in. One is Dolly’s Dream which works to raise awareness about bullying. Dolly Everett, aged 14 years took her own life after being bulled over an extended part of her life.
More information about Dolly’s Dream can be found at the web site: https://dollysdream.org.au/ Lights on the Hill Trucking Memorial at Gatton is another charity that interests Sam. It is in recognition of the sacri ces truck drivers make to do their job. More information can be found out at the web site at: https://lightsonthehill.com.au/ Already Sam has started his “good work” as recently he came across a tree across a road following a storm. He was able to use a chain he was carrying and with trusty tractor was able to snag the tree off the roadway allowing blocked traf c to continue on their journey. We wish Sam a safe and productive trip around Australia and you can follow his journey via the Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thetravellingjackaroo
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Landsborough Railway station has always played an important part in the areas public transport It was in the 1890s that steam trains injected new life into the area we now know as the Sunshine Coast.
passengers, as it was approximately halfway between Brisbane and Gympie.
Between 1890 and the 1930s Landsborough was an important transport centre for holiday makers at Caloundra to the east, and for farmers in the Blackall Range to the west.
The men who built the railway line used picks, shovels, cross cut saws and horse drawn ploughs, while explosives were used to blast through rock and to make tunnels.
A reinforced concrete air raid shelter at the Landsborough railway station, built in 1942 by Queensland Rail, was designed to provide shelter, in the event of a Japanese air raid, for train passengers waiting at the railway station during World War II.
The railway station was an important structure where people gathered to hear the latest news, pick up their mail, drop off their produce and waited to be transported miles away. Landsborough was a refreshment stop for
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