Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 19.05.2023

Local Man, Chris Gwin murdered in Conondale

Well known local man, Chris Gwin has been murdered at Crystal Waters, Conondale on Thursday 11th, May, 2023. His body was not found until about 4p.m. on Saturday May 13th after he failed to keep an appointment.

An inspection of the scene revealed that this death was caused by a violent incident and as a result multiple crime scenes were set up. Local SES crews have also been helping to contain the scene they may be used for searches at the scene as the investigation progresses.

Mr. Gwin has lived at Crystal Waters for over 20 years and was well known around the area and near neighbours describe Mr. Gwin as a gentle, harmless guy and his death had come as a shock.

On Sunday May 14th a 68-yearold Caloundra man has been charged with murder and was denied bail.

Police will allege that the victim was stabbed by the man who was known to him, during an unprovoked assault, and the victim died a short time later

Police are still looking for anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV near Kilcoy Lane on Thursday between 10am and 1pm. to come forward. The accused appeared in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday May 15th and was remanded in custody.

Sunshine Coast Council holds Emergency Services Demonstration Day 2023

There is always a risk of a disaster or emergency happening on the Sunshine Coast.

To help show what emergency assistance i s available the Sunshine Coast Council is holding an Emergency Services Expo at Lake Kawana, in front of the Sunshine Coast Stadium between 10a.m. and 2p.m. on Sunday May 21st.

which aims to help educate, protect and inspire our community, will return on Sunday, May 21, from 10am to 2pm.

Along with thrilling demonstrations, there’ll be stalls hosted by the many emergency services groups and the Sunshine Coast Council with information that can assist during times of critical incidents or disaster.

If you’ve ever thought about a career in emergency services, or volunteering, the Expo is also a great opportunity to gain valuable insights and find the group that’s right for you.

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The

real

Coronation Ceremony

was held in Maleny

King Charles has given “sincere and heartfelt” thanks to everyone involved in his coronation weekend and said he and his wife, Queen Camilla would rededicate their lives to service as three days of celebrations drew to a close.

God Save the King was sung, but those who said “the total apathy that Australia has for the monarchy and the construct of royalty in 2023” didn’t know what they were talking about as the real Coronation Celebrations were actually held in country Australia, including Maleny. A lovely celebration Coronation was held with Lady Sharon Schofield on Sunday happened at Witta. The Coronation included champagne, cups of tea, beautiful hand made morning tea fair and was attended by the aristocrats of Maleny.

Even though King Charles and Queen Camille did not attend in person, they did both attend in spiritalong with the spirit of

Back in the 1960’s and long before iPods and mobile phones and music streaming the only way to get music was via a cassette tape machine. Who could forget tangled tapes and long streams of old tape along the sides of the road.

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Tom Quilty Cup to return to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

The annual 160km horse race for endurance horse riding, The Tom Quilty Cup and which is in its 57th year will once again return to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for 2023. The 160 kms are ridden in one day with strict veterinary supervision.

The 2023 Tom Quilty will be held at Imbil between June 23rd and 25th. It has previously been held at Kenilworth. It is expected that over 1500 people and 300 horses directly associated with the running of the cup will descend on Imbil.

This event is an international event with competitors coming from a number of overseas countries. The holding of the Quilty is held from state to state in rotation.

The Tom Quilty Gold Cup is one of a handful of iconic rides around the world, along with the Tevis Cup in California which originally inspired R.M. and Erica Williams. As a result R.M. Williams and West

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY

Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

After criticism of the Queensland Youth Crime Program.

Ms Palaszczuk said her government was “throwing a lot of money” at the youth crime problem

Simply “throwing more money at the problem does necessarily not mean that the problem is fixed. There has to be a plan - execution of the plan and a review of the results. You cannot just wash your hands of the matter!

Australian horseman and cattleman, Tom Quilty started to sponsor the cup in 1967.

The original gold cup permanently stands at the Longreach Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Queensland.

The Tom Quilty has been run in the KenilworthImbil areas a number of times since the held there in 1970.

Former Maleny resident Bob Sample, helped pioneer endurance riding in the ImbilKenilworth area.

Bob along with his sons, Matthew and Brook, hold a total of 20 Tom Quilty Cup titles.

Australian National Volunteer Week 2023

No Australian community could survive in their present form if it was not for the many volunteers who make local community organisations resilient without their dedication to volunteering for their organisation.

It is estimated that over five million people volunteer through an organisation annually, while an additional 6.5 million provide informal volunteering support within their community.

Volunteering can mean different things to different people and may be and may be influenced by factors such as faith and culture the desire to do something worthwhile and their own lifestyle are all primary motivations.

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be held on 15 – 21 May 2023.

Volunteers are Change Makers, taking action to make the world a better place by contributing as the often- invisible workforce that supports the nation every day.

Thank you to all our volunteers!

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

Steve Irwin Way upgrade nears completion

For those who travel by car to Brisbane and points south daily for work they will be pleased to know that the Department of Transport and Main Roads advises that works to realign a one-kilometre section of Steve Irwin Way between Nursery Road and Moffatt Road at Glass House Mountains are almost complete. Final tie-in works are required to enable traffic to be switched over from existing Steve Irwin Way to the new alignment.

It is anticipated the tie-in works will take approximately three months to complete, commencing early May 2023.

These works are being undertaken to accommodate the new rail corridor and track infrastructure for the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) project (Stage 1).

Works will involve some localised traffic impacts, including reduced speed limits and temporary road shoulder and single lane closures on Steve Irwin Way.

Local residents can expect increased construction traffic, dust and noise during construction.

The pedestrian path on the western side of Steve Irwin Way will remain open during works.

Premier to hand back keys to Wellcamp Toowoomba

Wellcamp has cost Queenslanders $220 million and today the Premier will hand back the keys. That’s $500,000 wasted every day by the Palaszczuk Labor Government in a cost of living crisis.

It’s barely been used and we will never own it. This money could have paid the average Queensland family’s power bill for 257 years. This monumental waste is a product of a Government that’s more focussed on politics than people.

They’re more concerned with their political survival instead of helping Queenslanders struggling though a cost of living crisis.

Do you have a mould problem

Why you should have an Air Dehumidifier

If you want your home to remain as comfortable as possible during the summer months, you should consider using a dehumidifier to reduce the amount of excessive moisture in the air.

With the present indications are that the atmosphere will remain humid throughout the next 4 to 6 months mould and mildew will continue to grow.

Using a dehumidifier during the summer also improves the air quality inside your home and can eliminate potential allergens like mould and mildew. A dehumidifier also reduces the chance of dust mites which thrive in high humidity areas and also eliminates odours.

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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston

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Cooke Park Maleny gets shaded

The upgrade of Cooke Park, Maleny has now been completed.The playground shade sail will provide much needed UV protection to our younger generation as

they enjoy the facilities.

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve hybrid palm removal

When the Rainforest Discovery Centre was first built some mature Piccabeen palms were planted as part of the landscaping. Unfortunately it has turned out these palms are hybrid Piccabeen and Alex Palms. Alex Palms are not local to the Sunshine Coast and are an environmental weed here.

The hybrid palms will be removed later this month. The plan is to verify and remove the hybrid palm.

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

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

Coalition observations of the Federal 2023 -2024 budget

In the opposition reply to the 2023 - 2024 Australian budget the coalition makes these comments:

1. 10 million Australians face a tax hike this year and around 175,000 are projected to lose their jobs.

2. This Government is spending an additional $185 billion dollars, but millions of middle-income Australians won’t receive a cent.

3. Amidst a housing and rental crisis, migration will increase by 1.5 million people over five years. (More than the population of Adelaide).

4. Your power bills are going up by more than $500 dollars.

5. The Government’s policies will cause inflation to stay higher for longer, putting pressure on interest rates.

What the Treasurer didn’t say, but what is now clear, is that Labor continues to break its promises to Australians who are hurting – including cheaper mortgages and a $275 cut to your power bill. Labor has squandered the opportunities they inherited on coming to office. This included the lowest unemployment rate in almost 50 years. And they have benefited from soaring revenues from coal, gas and other resources. Labor’s Budget reveals a deteriorating economy. Australia’s core inflation is now higher than every major advanced economy.

Anthony Albanese has no plan to tackle the challenges our nation faces.

But the Coalition does.

The present Australian “Cost O fLivingCrisis” is crippling families and businesses. The Federal Government could pull the right levers to ease the burden on hard-working Australians. Instead, they're playing political games.

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“Northane Clears and Colours”

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Norglass Northane comes in a clear format and also in a number of pre-mixed colours. Want to get started on a DIY? Norglass Northane is the perfect finish coat for you. It’s a chemical-resistant, food-grade and waterproof two-pack paint that can be used for any project.

Northane is a two-pack, non-yellowing polyurethane with outstanding chemical and abrasion resistance. It is Ideal for coating clear corrugated roof panels to seal leaks. May be used in continuously immersed conditions. It has excellent heat resistance and durability make this a premium clear coating.

It is ideal for use on floors, furniture, and exterior applications. Being chemical resistant means it can be used in a number of industrial circumstances.

It also comes in a satin finish that is suitable for interior use only.

Deep Pour Liquid Glass Casting Resin

Norglass Paints now supply a deep pour Liquid Glass Epoxy Resin. It is supplies in 6 - 15 - 30 + 600 litre sizes.

This is a slow-curing epoxy resin system specially designed for deep pouring and large volume casting projects. Deep Pour Liquid Glass generates low heat, allowing castings at a maximum depth of 50mm in one go!

Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes produces the highest quality paints and surface coatings. It has been an Australian made and owned family business for over 38 years.

Norglass really does have a solution for every DIY need. To find out surface preparation and product use go to:

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Check out our increased lines of Fiddes products

Maleny Paint Supplies is now carrying an increased range of ultra premium Fiddes Wood Care products, including Hard Wax Oils

For detailed information showing the process in detail visit the web page below:

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eScooter riders under police surveillance

Police are warning locals about new rules and increased fines for incorrectly using e-scooters, e-skateboards and other personal mobility devices.

Too many avoidable incidents are occurring between e-scooters and pedestrians Riders suffer broken bones, lose teeth and sustain concussions—in almost every case, their crash was preventable.

E-scooters can be a fun, sustainable and low-cost transport option, but riders must be responsible.

Police are now targeting speeding and dangerous behaviour on footpaths and bike lanes.

Need a Roadworthy Certificate?

Maleny Service Centre have a Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises and we know only too well what it takes to make your vehicle safe and roadworthy.

All vehicles (including trucks, motorbikes and trailers) must have a Safety or Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) if being sold, registered for the first time or being re-registered in Queensland. Registered Vehicles cannot be solid without a RWC.

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

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Knit-fest is an free exciting 3 day Yarn & Fibre Arts Fair, held between July 1st and 3rd, 2023, celebrating fibre arts and crafts, embracing the whole community of Maleny. Malenyites can yarnbomb and decorate Maleny so the town becomes a centre of art, creativity, yarnbombing, workshops, music, trade stalls and craft markets. It is a magical festival for families to discover new skills, talents and creativity using fibre arts including knitting, crochet, basket weaving, spinning and weaving, felting and lots more.

The Knitfest crew will need a few experienced knitters and crocheters on-hand to help teach simple stitches to participants who might be novices or rusty on techniques like cast-on and cast-off. If you can help then simply get in touch with us.

If you are willing to volunteer for any of the sessions to help demonstrate techniques just rock up to the library. Tea and coffee facilities are available. Knit-fest features competitions for community groups, art associations and skilled artisans to decorate trees in our beautiful streetscapes with handmade art installations made of yarn and fibre.

The theme for 2023 is “Wild Women” and will be held in conjunction with the Maleny RSL, The Flexi School and Maleny and Conondale state schools and the River school. There will be free sessions at The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, end of Bicentenary Lane, Maleny each Tuesday 10am – 12pm for participants to come and learn some new skills and learn to knit or crochet. Bring some yarn, needles and hooks (usually size 4-5mm is a good start).

There are also several smaller competitions for the Best Beanie, Scarf, Shawls, Tea Cosy etc. There’s great prizes too!.

Organiser, Deb Swain said that this could be the final year for Knit-fest because of the ever increasing cost of public liability insurance and other

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ZONTA Club Birthing Kits

The ZONTA Club of Blackall Range is looking for some help at their annual Birthing Kit packing morning on May 20th from 9.30a.m. at the Maleny RSL Hall, Bunya Street, Maleny. It has been estimated that in third world countries that 33 women die every hour of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Many of these deaths are from preventable infections. The kits cost $5 each and consist of a sheet of plastic, gauze, string, a blade, soap and gloves.

To date nearly three million kits have been distributed and about 10,000 birthing assistants have been trained to assist in the birthing process. To find out more visit: https://www.zontadistrict23.org.au/what-we-do/service-projects/ zonta-birthing-kits/

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Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet?

Maleny Commerce supports local businesses

Why Shop Locally?

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

It Creates local jobs and it is personal;

Shopping locally helps Australia grow;

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

It reduces your carbon footprint

Will you really support local businesses?

About Maleny Commerce

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

Maleny Commerce seek to have working relationships with all local businesses and desire to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community.

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

Who remembers the Dingo Diner that was in the old Nagy Building operated by Tammy & Lyn Hassle.

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

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Brisbane Firefighter looses life

Our thoughts and prayers are with our Fire & Rescue colleagues after the tragic loss of Firefighter Izabella Nash whilst on duty on May 2nd.. She was one of many firefighters attending a fire at Slacks Creek.

Our deepest condolences go out to Izzy’s family. Our thoughts are also with Lia Drew who was seriously injured whilst battling the same fire.

Her death is a reminder of the danger that frontline emergency service personnel can face each time they are called to an incident.

Bomb scare at Maleny State High School

Queensland Police Service received a call about 8.30am on Tuesday May 9th , 2023 that a bomb had been planted at the Maleny State High School.

As a safety measure, staff and students were evacuated. A thorough search was conducted with nothing suspicious found and as a result police gave the allclear. The school was then cleared and reopened around 1:18pm.

Queensland Police are investigating the bomb threat.

Maleny SES Volunteer group Be Prepared for severe weather events

What to do if you need assistance

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

Call the State Emergency Service: 132 500. To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings

Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations

Important Phone numbers 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

Winter is fast approaching and it appears that it is going to lead into a dryer period than we have faced over the past couple of years. With the expected climate change there is likely to be a substantial increase in the temperature reached on the hottest days, and an increase in the frequency of hot days and the duration of warm spells. This will inevitably lead to the possibility of more intense bush fires in rural areas. We have already recently seen the devastating results of wild fires in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

During a bushfire, your safety depends on your preparations and the decisions you make. Make your bushfire survival plan now and know exactly what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your property.

Now is the time of year to ensure that you are well prepared for the next supper season.

Farm and Rural Property Bushfire Safety Plans

Living in a rural area comes with a range of challenges, and bushfires are one of the biggest threats. These fires can spread quickly and can be extremely difficult to contain, which is why it is essential for property owners to have a comprehensive bushfire safety plan in place. In this chapter, we will outline some essential steps that farmers and rural landowners should take to protect their properties from bushfires.

Assess Your Property

The first step in creating a bushfire safety plan is to assess your property. This assessment should include identifying potential fire hazards, such as dry vegetation, fallen branches, and other debris. You should also consider the location and condition of your buildings and any other structures on your property, such as sheds and barns.

Create a Bushfire Safety Plan

Once you have assessed your property, you should create a bushfire safety plan. This plan should include details of emergency procedures, evacuation plans, and contact information for emergency services. You should also include a detailed map of your property, showing access points and water sources.

Maintain Your Property

One of the most effective ways to protect your property from bushfires is to maintain it properly. This means regularly removing

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Who Gives A Crap? - We Do!

What do we really mean when we say our toilet paper helps build toilets?

We trust that our partner organisations know how to best improve global access to proper sanitation – that means our donation could go to building toilets. To put it into perspective, a child under five dies every two minutes from diarrhoea diseases caused by poor water and sanitation. Profits from the sale of this toilet paper is used to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects. This is a win - win situation!

Farm and Rural Property Bushfire Safety Plans

Living in a rural area comes with a range of challenges, and bushfires are one of the biggest threats. These fires can spread quickly and can be extremely difficult to contain, which is why it is essential for property owners to have a comprehensive bushfire safety plan in place. In this chapter, we will outline some essential steps that farmers and rural landowners should take to protect their properties from bushfires.

Assess Your Property

The first step in creating a bushfi safety plan is to assess your property. This assessment should include identifying potential fire hazards, such as dry vegetation, fallen branches, and other debris. You should also consider the location and condition of your buildings and any other structures on your property, such as sheds and barns.

Harsher fire weather

adequate firebreaks. You should also make sure that your property is easily accessible to emergency services.

Prepare Your Livestock

If you have livestock on your property, it is essential to have a plan in place to protect them from bushfires. This may include relocating them to a safer area, providing them with access to water, and ensuring that they are identifiable with ear tags or brands.

Stay Informed

Finally, it is essential to stay informed about bushfire conditions in your area. You should regularly check weather forecasts and fire danger ratings and be prepared to take action if necessary. You should also sign up for any alerts or notifications from your local emergency services.

Fire weather is a measure of fuel dryness and hot, dry, windy conditions. Climate change is likely to result in harsher fire weather in the future.

Create a Bushfire Safety Plan

Once you have assessed your property, you should create a bushfire safety plan. This plan should include details of emergency procedures, evacuation plans, and contact information for emergency services. You should also include a detailed map of your property, showing access points and water sources.

Maintain Your Property

One of the most effective ways to protect your property from bushfires is to maintain it properly. This means regularly removing dry vegetation, keeping gutters and roof spaces clear of debris, and ensuring that your property has

In conclusion, creating a bushfire safety plan is essential for farmers and rural landowners. By assessing your property, creating a plan, maintaining your property, preparing your livestock, and staying informed, you can help protect your property from the devastating effects of bushfires.

Importance of community action in bushfire safety

Bushfires are a common occurrence in many parts of Australia, and they can cause significant damage to property, wildlife, and human life. While the government and emergency services have a role to play in bushfire safety, the importance of community action cannot be overstated. In this subchapter, we will explore the importance of community action in bushfire safety and how property owners, community groups, and emergency responders can work together to protect their neighbourhoods.

Community bushfire safety initiatives are essential in developing a proactive approach to bushfire safety. These initiatives involve the community members learning about bushfire safety, preparing their properties for bushfire events, and developing evacuation plans. By working together, communities can share resources and knowledge about bushfire safety, which can help to reduce the risk of bushfire damage.

Emergency response and evacuation plans are critical in ensuring the safety of residents during bushfire events. Property owners should be aware of the local emergency response procedures and evacuation plans. They should also have a plan in place for their own property, which should include clearing vegetation and debris from around their homes, ensuring that gutters and roofs are clear of debris, and having a reliable water source available. The Sunshine Coast Council web site has much information to assist with this preparation: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Community-Safety/Disasters Bushfire safety for farmers and rural landowners is also an essential aspect of community action. Rural landowners should be aware of the risks associated with bushfires and take steps to protect their properties. This may include clearing vegetation around their properties, creating firebreaks, and developing an evacuation plan for their livestock.

together to develop proactive approaches to bushfire safety, including community bushfire safety initiatives, emergency response and evacuation plans, and bushfire safety for farmers and rural landowners. By working together, communities can reduce the risk of bushfire damage and protect their neighbourhoods.

Call to action for property owners to protect their neighbourhoods from bushfires

As property owners, we have a responsibility to protect our homes and neighbourhoods from bushfires. With climate change causing longer and more intense fire seasons, it's essential that we take action now to prepare for the worst.

Here are some steps you can take to protect your property and community:

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

https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ environment/bushland-protection/ bushfire-management/

1. Create a Bushfire Survival Plan: This plan should outline what you will do in the event of a bushfire, including evacuation procedures, communication with family and neighbours, and preparations for pets and livestock.

2. Maintain Your Property: Keep gutters and roofs clear of debris, trim trees and vegetation, and create fire breaks around your property.

3. Install Fire-Resistant Features: Consider installing fire-resistant roofing and siding, double-glazed windows, and ember-proof vents.

4. Join a Community Bushfire Safety Initiative: Work with your neighbours to create a community-wide plan that includes regular fire drills, communication protocols, and emergency response teams.

In conclusion, community action is crucial in bushfire safety. Property owners, community groups, and emergency responders can work

5. Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with fire alerts and warnings, and make sure you have a reliable source of information, such as a battery-powered radio or smartphone app.

6. Have an Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan: This plan should include a designated meeting place, a list of emergency contacts, and important documents and supplies that you'll need to take with you in the event of an evacuation.

7. Work with Local Emergency Services: Get to know your local fire department and other emergency responders, and find out what resources are available to you in the event of a bushfire.

For farmers and rural landowners, there are additional steps you can take to protect your property and livestock. This includes creating fireresistant paddocks, ensuring adequate water supply, and having a plan in place for relocation of livestock in the event of an emergency.

In conclusion, protecting your property and community from bushfires requires a combination of planning, preparation, and action. By taking these steps now, you'll be better equipped to handle the challenges of a bushfire and keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Maleny Rural Fire Brigade can assist with information and advice. Visit their Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?

id=100064737936946

Maleny Visitor Information Centre

The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.

The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033

To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site:

https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/

More information can be found here:

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

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

An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

The State Government has announced that it will build a new youth detention centre adjacent to the Woodford Correctional Centre offering “home-like accommodation” and purpose-built units. It will also build another similar centre in Cairns, N.Q. These will supplement the already existing centres, the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre and West Moreton Youth Detention Centre, both in Wacol west of Brisbane, and the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville. These new centres are in response to the spiralling “out of control” youth crime waves that Queensland is suffering.

The states own figures on recidivism consistently show that youth who are released from correctional confinement experience high rates of rearrest.

Incarceration of youth is a very expensive exercise, so the time spent must contain positive outcomes.

Incarcerating youth alone undermines public safety, damages young people’s physical and mental health, impedes their educational and career success, and often exposes them to abuse.

Any incarceration must include an employmentfocused program which engages young people in a combination of high school completion, construction skills training, and personal development activities.

At the same time the youth program should provide counselling, support, skill-building and recreational programs so that they have some tools to help them navigate through pressures that they will encounter in their lives going forward.

Parents of young people have a very large part to play in shaping a young person’s character. Parents have to learn the differences between tempering natural affection with a little tough love. Too much and the child’s spirit can be broken for keeps. Too little and the child learns quickly that it can get away with anything. We have to get this right - it is too important not to.

Truthful says that one day last week he was in Maleny at Maple Street Meats Butchery shop when a dog walks in and the butcher shoos him away.

About 5 minutes later he comes back with $10 and a note saying “2kgs of steak” surprised the butcher reluctantly takes the money and hands him a bag with the meat.

As the dog left the butcher shop, the butcher, Blair closed down the shop and decided to follow the dog. The dog gets to the bus stop in Maple Street and waits. Soon the bus arrives and the dog pulls a ticket out of its collar, gives it to the driver and hops on.

Blair follows him to see what was going to happen. The dog got off of the bus on Balmoral Road and began to walk still not have eaten the meat. Finally the dog walks up to a house over the road from Maleny Cheese factory and sets the meat down.

The dog backs up and charges and slams into the door. He does this about twice. Finally a man opens the door and starts yelling at the dog calling him stupid and retard- ed.

Blair finds this horrible so he talks to the man and says “STUPID?! This dog went to my shop, paid for meat and took it on the bus finding his way back home per fectly. HOW IS HE STUPID??!”

The man then replied saying, “ Yes, that’s all great but he forgot the key for the 3rd time this week!”

Morale: Sometimes you just cannot please some people.

BiCentenary Lane Upgrade

BiCentenary Lane, Maleny is about to undergo an upgrade to improve safety and parking in that area. Part of the work will include the provision of fifty new parking spots on the southern side of the street extending the existing parking area.

Work will also include about 200 m of concrete pathway about 1.8m wide on the northern side of the street.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of June 2023 depending on weather. Access to this area for parking during construction will be unavailable.

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

The Maleny Society this year marks the historic hundred year anniversary of the first Maleny Agricultural Show which runs on Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd at the Maleny Show-grounds.

The Blackall Range and the Maleny district have often been called the "Garden of Eden" because of the ideal climate, scenery, productivity and generous rainfall.

From humble beginnings in 1923, the first Maleny Show was held on the same show-grounds site on Maleny-Stanley River Rd.

In 2020 the 83rd Maleny Show did not proceed due to the 2020 Covid-19 situation.

During the Great Depression and unfortunately during some of years of the Depression the show was abandoned – in 1932, 1934 and 1935. A drought which caused great hardship in 1950 also caused the show to be cancelled in that year.

Agricultural shows have been a part of Australian culture since 1822 and are strongly connected to local communities through educational, competitive, social and cultural experiences.

Maleny would have so many stories to tell about those early pioneer days. There is no doubt agricultural shows are still important events where local communities gather and celebrate their farming achievements showcasing livestock and produce.

Agricultural Shows such as Maleny’s would not be successful

without the tireless work of local volunteers who provide so much of their time to make the show a success for all who visit and compete.

It has always been so, and the story of the Maleny show volunteers began in 1923, when Maleny’s first show opened, on the June 26 and 27, 1923, in pouring rain.

Although the economy was still recovering after the First World War, there was enough pride in the region's agricultural production to generate interest in a show.

Facilities were sparse so the ladies of the district provided meals and refreshments from a tent on the hill. The area was a very different place then and things were done differently. A wood stove was how the cooking was done and if mother was lucky she might have an ice chest or later a kerosene refrigerator to keep food cool! This was an Australian invention in 1923 with electricity arriving in the region in late 1939.

Delicious foods are still served at the show and many types of foods are on offer these days. Many of the recipes and cakes on display are

perhaps from those early Maleny and district pioneering family recipes, handwritten into exercise books handed down over many years.

The Maleny Show Society used plans supplied by the Caboolture Show Society to construct an industrial pavilion measuring 24 metres by 11 metres which was near enough to completion to be used for the second annual show on April 23 and 24, 1924.

On July 30 1926, the Nambour Chronicle described the Maleny Show, in its fourth year, enthusiastically. "Wonderful! It seemed that this expressive adjective was upon everybody's lips during the two Maleny show days, and whether the fourth

When getting to the show was an elegant affair!

Origionally the original show committee purchased 18 acres of uncleared scrub for a permanent show-ground. Now the show-ground is two-and-a-half times its original size and some 16 community sport and recreation groups now enjoy the excellent facilities. There is also an increasing numbers of caravaners and other campers enjoying the facilities.

"The picturesque little show-ground has again been vastly improved during the past 12 months. Now we can notice a neat grandstand which will seat approximately 300 people and a spacious pig pavilion which were not on the ground 12 months ago. The committee and general public must have worked like Trojans to transform a patch of thick virgin scrub into the improved ground they have at present, and all in years.”

In summing up the 1926 show, the paper gave high praise to the region's cattle. "To write of the exhibits, one must be excused for the frequent use of adjectives, but there are but few that will really give the reader a true idea of the excellence of some of the exhibition,” the story read.

"Of course, it can only be expected in a rich dairying district such as Maleny, the dairy cattle were an outstanding feature of the show.

P.L. Nott MLA officially opened the show and the new purpose-built grandstand in 1926. He described the grand parade of prizewinning stock during the afternoon as "a most interesting event displaying fully Maleny's wealth of stud stock”.

In 1927 the entertainment committee of the Maleny Show Society held a Pioneers Ball at the Maleny School of Arts in honour of the hardworking pioneers of the district. Mr. A Bryce welcomed the guests by saying it was to honour the men and women who with strong hearts had laid the foundations of what was to become a prosperous community.

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

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Apex Club of Maleny

Meeting. Times

MALENY HOTEL/MALENY BOWL'S CLUB

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

Postal PO BOX 39. MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653

Maleny Senior Citizens

Meetings at

The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny

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

Email: margarry1@bigpond.com

0409 266 507

The LIONS CLUB OF MALENY-BLACKALL RANGE Inc.

Meetings at Maleny Uniting Church Hall

On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm

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

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

Maleny Commerce

Meetings at Monthly breakfast networking meetings.

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

Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au

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

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

Club Acoustic Encore local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.

Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.

Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.

Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070.

Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.

Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.

Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

Today’s Thought

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

“You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”

“Fancy a Chat and a Cuppa”

What is a Guarantee? With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

In commercial or personal matters, if the lender thinks a borrower might not be able to repay a loan, they may ask the lender to provide a guarantee to increase the likelihood of the loan being repaid.

There are two types of guarantees:

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

• a third-party guarantee where someone else guarantees the loan

You should always obtain legal advice before entering into a guarantee as lender, borrower, or guarantor

For the guarantor it is essential to understand, that should the borrower fail to repay the loan for any reason, it is the guarantor that must repay the loan in full. So guarantors should give the same care and consideration, as if taking out a loan personally.

How can Easton Lawyers help?

Easton Lawyers has been providing individuals and businesses with tailored local

legal solutions for 16 years.

At Easton Lawyers our Senior Associate, Michelle Kleinig would be happy to assist you, understand your obligations under the Corporations Act, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (07)5494 3511

Take care everyone!

Easton Lawyers

07 5494 3511

Monday to Friday btn 08:30 and 17:00 AEST.

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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

Mrs. Florence Woods OAM

Back in January 2023 Mrs Florence Woods OAM, of Maleny was recognised for service to the community of Maleny. On the 16th May she officially attended Government House in Brisbane where she was officially presented with her O A M.

Florence has served as a volunteer with a number of community groups within the Maleny area and is the Patron of the Maleny Historical Society and a life member of the Maleny Senior Citizen Club. She has also been a member of the Maleny Uniting Church Women’s Guild since 1965 along with volunteering with the Maleny Show Society for 39 years and was made a life member in 2020

Congratulations Florence. OAM.

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News from Witta

Recreational Club

Proudly bought to you by David Lowden Excavations

Hire of Club Facilities

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

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

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

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

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

https://wittarec.club/

2023 National Reconciliation Week

Each year, National Reconciliation Week runs from the 27th May to the 3rd June. It celebrates achievements in Australia’s journey towards reconciliation, with many events held nationwide It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, “Be a Voice for Generations”

National Reconciliation Week is celebrated in workplaces, schools and early learning services, community organisations and Australian individuals.

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

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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 KING tool section

Have you seen our Camping Section?

The weather may be getting a little chilly for camping, however it is never too cold to start to prepare for spring and the next camping trip. Have you had a look around our camping equipment section.

We have a large range of camping gear and you will be surprised at our prices.

Call in and have a talk to us about your next trip and just see what is available to make it more enjoyable.

Astute shoppers know the best places to buy

Perspicacious buyers know the best places to shop for all their hardware and farming needs. This little fellow obviously is discerning when choosing his “DIY” tools.

This little dude came in to get a utility knife today and he was well satisfied with the quality and the price of those in stock.

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Local Groups News

Maleny Senior Citizens Notes

May 2023

BUSY NEEDLES 11th and 25th

INDOOR BOWLS 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st

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

COMMITTEE MEETING … 15th (830am Lynda’s place) 830am.

GENERAL MEETING … 22nd 915am for 930am start. . All the usual happenings.

June 2023

IT IS BIRTHDAY MONTH

BUSY NEEDLES 8th and 22nd

INDOOR BOWLS 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

DROP IN 2nd (this is maleny show day but we can meet if people would like to) 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

COMMITTEE MEETING 19th (830am at Lynda’s.)

GENERAL MEETING … 26th Barry Burgum will be our entertainer for our birthday celebration morning plus all our usual happenings.

11th

Sausage Sizzle

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

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

JP Services have returned to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre at 17 Bicentenary Lane,Maleny. Hours are 9.30-12.30. Mon to Fri. Brought to you by the ‘JP in the Community’ team’. https://www.malenync.org.au/

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Maleny Calendar of Events 2023.

✦ Maleny Golf Club Charity Day: Friday 19 May, 2023 - To benefit Maleny Hospital Auxiliary.

✦ Maleny Show 100 Years of Shows 2 & 3 June Maleny Showgrounds.

✦ Maleny Neighbourhood Centre - TRIVIA NIGHT - Saturday June 17th. More details to come!

✦ Cavarellia Rusticana Maleny Singers & Inspiration Project Choir 10 & 11 and 17 & 18 June Maleny Community Centre

✦ Muscle on the Mountain on Sunday July 2nd at the Maleny Showgrounds

✦ Knitfest Yarn & Fibre Arts Festival: Saturday 1 – Monday 3 July, 2023.

✦ Maleny Trail Ride Trail Riders Club 9 & 10 September Green Park Conondale

✦ Maleny Garden Club - October 7th, 2023 9am - 4pm - Maleny Show-grounds

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

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

malenysportspark@gmail.com

Did you Know?

During World War II - Military authorities considered Noosa to Caloundra a logical beachhead for an enemy landing. A great number of soldiers, many returned from Middle East, were camped in the area.

During World War II a military fortification was built on the northern end of Bribie Island covering the defence of Brisbane and the North West shipping channel.

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

The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News

“Half way across Australia” ….. continuing on with my mission!

well, I have recently past half way across Australia having reached 15351 Eyre Highway, Kimba, South Australia at.

Kimba was established in 1915. The name is derived from the Aboriginal word, with the meaning of "Bush Fire”.

Kimba is also the home of “The Big Galah”. I have to thank Kayla from The Big Galah who shouted me a sandwich and a drink for the rest of tonight’s drive.

It is also the home of some very impressive silo art. Standing proudly at over 60m wide and 25m high The Viterra Silos at Kimba were painted by artist Cam Scale in September 2017 taking some 26 days and 200 litres of paint to complete.

Follow Sam’s Travels

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

https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo

It gets “bloody cold” out here on the Nullarbor, but the Way Out West Outfitters oilskin vest makes a difference though, keeps my chest warm.

Remember: Together we can make bullying a thing of the past and it all starts with a conversation. Do it for Dolly..

Be a real “Mate”

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

Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top” Sam’s

There are no places for bullies or abusers.

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Maleny Agricultural Show 2023

The Maleny Agricultural Show 2023 will be held on June 2nd and 3rd. Your not going to believe who is coming to the Maleny Show!! Its BLUEY AND BINGO - LIVE at the show at 10a.m. on Saturday June 3rd.

The KC Fireworks team are back for both nights of the show to finish off both nights with a big Maleny Bang! See