Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 19.07.2024
A memory of the Olympic Torch Relay - 1956 - Australia.
In 1956 the Olympic Torch passed through our district enroute to Melbourne. This picture shows Sergeant Joe Spooner, then O/c Police Maleny supervising a torch changeover.
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“Maleny’s Open Space Park”
Sunshine Coast Council is preparing a Concept Plan for Maleny District Park and is seeking community input to help shape the plan.
In 2010, the Maleny Community Precinct Master Plan was created. This master plan has guided the development of the former farmland since it was adopted in 2011. This has resulted in what is now known as “The Maleny Community Precinct”
Recreation parks are primarily used for recreation, social, cultural and leisure activities. They connect people to the outdoors and may provide other complementary values such as landscape enrichment, biodiversity or cultural conservation.
District Parks with their larger size can cater to a wider range of community needs such as connecting with nature and each other.
Sunshine Coast Council now invites you to have your say on how the next part of the Precincts plan develops. The invitation to have your say is open until 5pm Monday, 12 August 2024.
To have your say there will be on Saturday, 27th July 2024 between 9am and1pm an information kiosk outside Queensland Country Bank, 28 Maple Street, Maleny.
This project is a multi year project.
To view the original plans for the precinct visit:
Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P. The Lights are dimming!
Outside of the Maroochydore CBD, the new Landsborough train station quickly became the Sunshine Coast’s most light polluted space - and now, finally, TMR have agreed to use the lights built-in dimmers to reduce lighting to 70% from dusk until 9:00pm and then further reduced to 40% from 9:00pm until dawn.
Rest assured these are still safe levels that meet lighting standards, now they just won't be blinding the nightlife.
Juvenile Crime Action
The Adult Crime, Adult Time policy will restore consequences for actions with youth offenders held accountable for their crimes, with the ability to receive the same sentences as adults committing the same crimes. The tough on crime policy will form part of the LNP’s Making Queensland Safer Laws.
The policy adds to the LNP’s previously announced changes to the Youth Justice Act which will be rolled out before year-end, including removing “detention as a last resort”, and enshrining in legislation the rights of victims ahead of offenders’ rights
There are five good reasons for change. And there are 5.5 million more right across Queensland.
See more, including Maleny’s reason on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4fz2YbTKtU
POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie
“The Premier, Mr Miles should call out the conduct of the CFMEU and “cut ties” with the union.
Just some local news from Fisher
Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher
Fisher Community News
I recently attended the opening of further extension to the Sunshine Coast University Private hospital. The Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital is a 164-bed hospital offering a range of leading medical, surgical and allied health services. There are now three new operating theatres at this Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital bringing the total to nine. Ramsay Health fully funded the $18 million dollar construction bill. This allows more doctors to take on more lists and expand services to patients. Ophthalmology is a new service and expanding orthopaedic and neurosurgery are other areas.
Our growing population underpins the hospital’s plans for continued growth. Housing for hospital staff is also an ongoing issue.
Carmel Monaghan CEO Ramsay Australia and Peter Fahey CEO SCUPH helped cut the ribbon.
The theatre we are in will be home to open heart surgery too. Seven additional recovery bays have also been unveiled to cater for the additional demand from the new operating theatres.
The redevelopment project also included construction of a tenth operating theatre shell, which can be transformed into a working operating theatre quickly when required.
Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston
To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
2025 Heritage Calendar Competition
The annual Sunshine Coast Council Heritage Calendar celebrates and showcases the unique cultural heritage of our region.
The Sunshine Coast 2025 Heritage Calendar Competition is on now!
Share your favourite photos of your fondest premillennium Sunshine Coast sporting moment, for a chance to be included in this year’s Calendar, Sunshine Coast Sport Through The Ages.
The winning goal you scored at soccer, family games of backyard cricket, wood chopping competition, school sports day to that whopper of a fish you hauled in at the Cod Hole, we want them all.
Winning images will be included in the Calendar and winners receive a canvas print of their image, plus calendars to share.
The calendar brings together community memories and images taken on the Sunshine Coast and creates a special keepsake for sharing with friends and family.
• Each filename should be clearly labelled with the entrant’s surname (capitals), first name (lowercase) eg. SMITH_John.jpg.
Submit your application in person at Council Customer Contact Centres.
You will need:
• Signed receipt and copyright agreement form including photographers contact details
• Up to two photographs
The signed receipt and copyright agreement form is evidence of the entrant’s acceptance of all terms and conditions and by entering this competition the entrant is bound by the terms and conditions. Entrants
requiring support in submitting an entry contact Cultural Heritage Services on 5420 8600.
For more information contact Cultural Heritage Services culturalheritage@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Applying for grant funding from Sunshine Coast Council
The Sunshine Coast Council’s next Major Grants round is now open for groups seeking funding for projects, programs, events and facility upgrades. Closing date for funding is the 26th August 2024. Successful groups for funding will be notified in about 6 to 8 weeks.
Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply now for up to $15,000 towards one-off projects, events and activities that demonstrate broad community benefit and align with Council’s strategic priorities.
This is a great opportunity to secure funding to maintain and improve facilities or to purchase essential equipment for sport, cultural and community activities.
Funding can also be used to activate community spaces and places through community events and activities, or to support community-led projects and initiatives that enhance community wellbeing or grow local economies and creativity.
To find out more about grants or how to apply simply visit the web site: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/livingand-community/grants-and-funding/grantsprograms/major-grants
You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4
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Why Shop Locally?
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Maleny Commerce News
Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet? Maleny Commerce supports local businesses
Maleny Commerce seek to have working relationships with all local businesses and desire to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community.
While it may not be possible to source all our needs from our local retailers and tradesman, here are a few reasons to think twice before you make your next purchase:
It Creates local jobs and it is personal;
Shopping locally helps Australia grow; Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend; Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups; It reduces your carbon footprint
Will you really support local businesses?
About Maleny Commerce
Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. It is now known as Maleny Commerce. The Chamber represents the local Maleny and District business community. Join us at one of our monthly business breakfasts. www.malenycommerce.org.au
One of the major items has been the “Why Leave Town” gift cards which can be redeemed at many local businesses. The whole idea of the Why Leave Town Gift Card is that it can only be spent in the participating businesses of that town…hence keeping the money local!
To find out where they can be redeemed visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny/
Who remembers some of the days past around Maleny.
The Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital was opened as a private hospital on 1st August 1920 with Dr. Anderson, as the Medical officer and Matron Gorringe as his aide. The hospital was officially opened on 21 October 1920,
The hospital was built by public donations as a memorial to the soldiers who fought in World War One. The hospital building was was erected by Mr Paul Tesch of Witta, for £1157 and £300 was spent on hospital furnishings. All returned men and women who served in World War One were treated free, Photo believed to have been taken in 1970’s
The Covid virus effected every individual in the world, including you and I. Just how did it do so?
“The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an outbreak in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.”
Queensland Health Authorities are warning us that we are on the cusp of another serious and unstoppable contagion across the whole nation and that will lead into the normal peak flu season.
Queenslanders with flu symptoms already flood busy hospital emergency departments. This epidemic will centre around daycare centres and schools with those youngsters bringing the illness home to other family members and then the spread starts throughout the entire community. This is how the Queensland Health Department sees this epidemic to proceed.
Are the effects likely to need the precautions put in place as we saw in the recent COVID-19 outbreak?
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the global community, reshaping the way we live, work, and interact with one another. From health systems to economies, education to social norms, the effects of the epidemic have been far-reaching and continued to evolve as we navigated this unprecedented crisis. Hopefully, this is not going to happen again.
One of the most immediate and devastating impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic has been on public health systems around the world. Healthcare systems have been stretched to their limits as hospitals and healthcare workers grapple with the influx of patients requiring treatment for COVID-19. The virus exposed weaknesses in healthcare infrastructure, highlighting the need for increased investment in public health and emergency preparedness.
The economic impact of the epidemic has been equally profound, with businesses large and small
facing closures, layoffs, and financial uncertainty. The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains, leading to shortages of essential goods and services, and causing widespread economic hardship for individuals and families.
Governments around the world have had to implement stimulus packages and other measures to support struggling industries and workers, but the long-term economic consequences of the epidemic are still unclear.
The COVID-19 epidemic has also had a significant impact on education, with schools and universities closing their doors and transitioning to online learning. The shift to remote learning has presented challenges for students, teachers, and parents alike, as they navigate the complexities of virtual education. The digital divide has become more apparent, with students from low-income households facing barriers to accessing online learning resources.
Social norms and behaviours have also been affected by the COVID-19 epidemic, with restrictions on travel, gatherings, and other activities changing the way we interact with one another. Social distancing measures have become the new normal, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness for many individuals. The epidemic has also sparked debates over issues such as maskwearing, vaccination, and government intervention in public health crises.
As the world community continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, it has become clear that global cooperation and solidarity were and are more important than ever.
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International organisations, governments, and individuals must work together to combat the spread of other similar viruses, support those most affected by the epidemic, and build a more resilient and sustainable future.
The COVID-19 epidemic has had a profound impact on the world community, touching every aspect of our lives. From public health to economics, education to social norms, the effects of the epidemic will be felt for years to come. As we navigated through this crisis it was and is essential that we work towards a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.
In conclusion the COVID-19 outbreak could have been better contained with quicker responses. Quick decision-making and coordinated efforts are critical. Many of the problems were caused by political game playing and trying to hide just where this virus started and who was responsible.
With proper and accurate information sharing when it was first realised that COVID-19 had escaped from the laboratory the outbreak could have been foreseen and prevented, or that the spread could have been more effectively contained causing less social and economic disruption and averting deaths.
Even today that political game playing continues on. COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus the limitations of past efforts and the need for a more ambitious and sustained approach to preparedness. That is another whole matter that needs to be considered.
The COVID-19 pandemic also highlighted the need for action at the global level and a large share of proposed increases in international finance for preparedness is focused on addressing perceived gaps in the global domain.
That does ask the question “why are we as a world community experimenting with such viruses?
Collaborating with international organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO) and sharing information promptly can improve pandemic response. After all isn’t this why we financially
maintain such bodies, so why not use the global expertise that we hope that such a body holds.
Although we’ve come a long way since earlier in the pandemic, as we enter its fifth year, COVID continues to have negative effects on individuals, health services and society at large. In Australia, more than 50,000 infections have been reported so far in 2024. And this is likely to be a significant underestimate, as we are testing much less than we used to
To reduce the impact on health services and the community, the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control is calling for ongoing infection prevention and control strategies in Australia.
Let us all hope that the Queensland Government, and the Australian Government for that matter take this flu season seriously and have contingency plans ready to assist medical authorities deal with it what ever it might be!
Maleny Paint Supplies
6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54942002
NorthaneGloss is a premium two-pack aliphatic linear polyurethane is especially suitable for surfaces where durability and fade resistance is required. It has outstanding chemical abrasion resistance, waterproofing and weathering properties
It has excellent chemical, waterproofing and weathering properties and is ideal for refurbishing most surfaces, especially where a superior long lasting coating is required. Home, leisure,
commercial, industry and suitable as a food grade coating.
It comes in15 standard colours including Black and White and clear in satin and white. It can be either brushed or sprayed. This makes it a great product to use for repainting kitchen cupboards rather than completing a full kitchen renewal.
Other uses include refurbishing most surfaces and where a superior long lasting coating is required including aircraft exteriors, fibreglass boats, buses, earthmoving equipment, anti-graffiti applications, hospital walls and floors, furniture, fish ponds and food surfaces.
Ideal on timber, steel, aluminium and fibreglass as a durable waterproof finish coat.
Here's another way to keep your paintbrush fresh while you take a break in the middle of painting. Snip the corner of a zippered plastic bag. Then slide your paintbrush inside the bag, handle first, and zip it closed. The paintbrush won't dry out, and the mess will stay inside the bag.
Queensland Health advice on how to tackle mould in homes
Mould is a type of fungus that is found everywhere, outdoors and indoors. However, exposure to mould can cause health and safety issues. People can be exposed to mould through inhalation, skin contact or ingestion.
Most healthy people will not experience health problems from contact with mould, however the risk increases for people with:
• asthma, allergies or other respiratory conditions may be more sensitive to mould
• a health condition or undergoing medical treatment that lowers their immunity are more at risk of infection (e.g. cancer and its treatment, organ transplant recipients).
Causes of mould
Mould grows in damp, dull and poorly ventilated spaces, such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. Dust and dirt also helps mould grow. Mould is not usually a problem in indoor environments unless there is a source of water or excess moisture that allows it to grow Mould can negatively affect your health.
Preventing mould
The best way to prevent mould and damp is ensure your home is dry and well-aired:
• Allow sunlight into the property as much as possible, especially in the bathroom, laundry and kitchen.
• Open doors and windows to allow air to circulate, particularly in the bathroom.
• Open windows when you’re cooking, or using a shower, bath or clothes dryer. (Check the air from your clothes dryer is vented outside, not inside. Do not put holes in external walls or ceiling sheets.)
• Clean wet areas of your home, such as your bathroom, kitchen and laundry regularly. Wipe away moisture from windows, walls and near taps. Keep bathroom walls, showers, shower curtains, baths and basins as dry as possible.
• Dry and air damp clothes and shoes outside as soon as possible. Ensure they’re dry before putting in a wardrobe or clothes-
storing area. Leave wardrobe doors open where possible.
• Clean carpets and rugs regularly using a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter vacuum cleaner.
• Clean up water leaks and spills indoors immediately. If you have any water leaks have them repaired.
• Clean evaporation trays in air coolers, dehumidifiers and refrigerators frequently.
• Don’t run evaporative air cooling systems with water during high humidity (over 65%). If the air feels humid, run the air cooler without water and open the windows.
• Allow space between furniture and walls so air can flow, particularly wardrobes.
• Don’t stack boxes or other items against outside walls, especially walls that don’t get a lot of sun.
• Place absorbent beads in affected rooms to soak up extra moisture. You can buy these at Maleny Paint Supplies.
Another product to assist with keeping mould indoors under control is Wet & Forget Indoor Mould & Mildew Remover. Wet & Forget Indoor is a bleach-free solution that kills odour-causing bacteria and helps inhibit the regrowth of mould and mildew. It cleans, deodorises, and sanitises all in one step, and produces no harsh or irritating fumes.
This product is also available through Maleny Paint Supplies.
Are EV Vehicles more expensive
The Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme provides eligible Queenslanders rebates of up to $6,000 for eligible new Zero Emission Vehicles purchased from 21 April 2023.
More than 50,000 electric vehicles have been reported as sold in Australia in the opening half of a calendar year
The best selling brand of EV vehicle presently in Queensland is the Tesla brand, but Tesla sales are down 9.6 per cent in the first half of 2024. However, rivals from China, South Korea and Europe are chipping away at its dominance.
The more EV vehicles sold will mean lower pricing!.
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.
An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions
Buying an election
“Is there no shame some people
risk to remain in power”
Between July 8-15 a poll by The YouGov poll, of 1019 voters shows Mr Crisafulli remains the preferred Premier. YouGov specialises in market research and opinion polling through online methods. YouGov offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
The most recent YouGov poll also comes after a period that the Queensland Government attempted to ease the cost-of-living with a spending spree in the state budget. This spending spree included freebies like $1000 off energy bills, 50 cent public transport fares, discounted car registration fees, and sweeteners for first home buyers.
All of these sweeteners come at enormous financial costs to the Queensland taxpayer. It is interesting to n one that all of these measures run out just after the next state election on October 26th, 2024. The costs to Queensland will last for a long period simply for short term gain. Do any of these measures offer anything long-termed to Queenslanders.
Could this spending spree be seen as legalised bribery?
It is pretty common for the incumbent government to keep handing out money rather than develop detailed strategies and visions that will benefit Queensland into the future.
Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t”
Truthful told us about three of his Irish relatives, all tradies were sitting on this high rise scaffolding eating lunch. One was a sparkie, another a brickie, and the third was a welder. They all open their lunches to find ham sangas.
The sparkie sighs and says; "I hate ham, my wife knows I hate ham, yet every day I end up with this bloody ham piece. If I get one more of these, I'm jumping off this building.”
The brickie agrees with him, saying "You know what, I feel the same way. I'm tired of this bland lunch every day. One more of these and I'm jumping off after you.”
The welder chimes in as well, saying "I too hate this ham piece,. I'm with you boys.”
Well the next day comes, and they find themselves in the same spot for lunch. The sparkie pulls out a ham sandwich and true to his word, jumps off and goes splat. The brickie opens up his lunch, discovers the same and jumps as well. So does the welder.
At the funeral, the sparkie's widow found out what happened and was talking to the other widows, saying "If only I had known how much he hated that lunch, I would have packed him something else."
The brickie's widow says "For sure! I didn't know he wanted something else."
The welder's widow pauses and then says "Don't look at me, my husband packed his own lunch."
Who Gives A Crap? - We Do!
What do we really mean when we say our toilet paper helps build toilets?
We trust that our partner organisations know how to best improve global access to proper sanitation – that means our donation could go to building toilets. To put it into perspective, a child under five dies every two minutes from diarrhoea diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.
Profits from the sale of this toilet paper is used our donation could go to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects.
Translink – 131 230 It is always interesting to see what is happening in other parts of the world. It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers https://onlinenewspapers.com/index.shtml
Plan Now for the next fire season
Do you know your bushfire risk?
You don’t need to live in the bush to be affected by bushfires.
If you live on the coast near scrub, have trees or shrubs within 20 metres of your home or live within 500 metres of bushland, you need to be prepared for bushfire season.
Pay attention to the new RFB television advertisements starting this week, reminding everyone to prepare their property and make a Bush
Simple steps like clearing excess vegetation, mowing regularly and clearing gutters are great ways to minimise risk.
A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS
to Maleny Rural Fire Brigade Secretary, Leah. She recently received her QFES medal in acknowledgment of her long standing commitment to the Rural Fire Service.
Did you know that the Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) provides vast state. Maybe you could join as a volunteer to assist in our area!.
Email: sales@conceptsystems.com.au
Phone: (07) 5429 6750
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What to do if you need assistance
For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and flood related property damage.
Call the
State Emergency Service: 132 500. To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations
Important Phone
numbers for assistance during or after a major emergency service. When disaster strikes you need to follow the advice of authorities on staying put or evacuating and follow your emergency plan.
nd out where to find assistance during or after a major emergency service.
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 1pm Closed Sunday & Public Holidays Click below for a virtual tour of our store: https://www.conceptsystems.com.au/virtual-store-tour
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Maleny Community Groups & When they meet! Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community
Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Feb to November 1300 856 859
Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com
The Zonta Club of Blackall Range Meetings at
Various between Montville and Maleny. Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm. Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au president@zontablackallrange.org.au
Being a part of a community
Apex Club of Maleny
Meeting. Times
1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM. Email maleny@apex.org.au. Postal PO BOX 39.
MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653
Maleny
Senior Citizens Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips
Email: margarry1@bigpond.com 0409 266 507
The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc. Meetings at
Maleny Uniting Church Hall
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm
Monthly Dinner Meeting held at The Orangery, 10 Mountain View Rd, at 6.30pm on 4th Tuesday of month
Email: maleny-blackall-range@lionsq3.org.au
Maleny
Commerce Meetings at
Monthly breakfast networking meetings. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Venues to be advised.
Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au
In the last two issues I have been discussing the requirements of a valid Will. I thought it would be a good opportunity to continue the train of thought with what could happen should you die without a valid will. If a person dies without a valid Will, that person is said to have died “intestate”.
Dying without a valid will or ‘intestate’ can be very detrimental to your loved ones and also very expensive. Not only have you given away your ability to decide how your estate is to be distributed and to whom but you also run the risk of the costs of administering your estate increasing drastically and your estate being distributed to unintended beneficiaries.
One example of an unintended beneficiary is an estranged spouse from whom the deceased was not formally divorced. That estranged spouse will share in the deceased’s estate under the Queensland intestacy rules despite the deceased and the estranged spouse not being in a relationship at the time of death.
DYING WITHOUT A WILL: WHAT HAPPENS?
With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny
The Succession Act sets out the rules to be applied in situations of intestacy. Here are some examples:
• If you are married/de facto with no children, your spouse takes 100%;
• If you are married/de facto with one child your spouse takes the first $150,000.00 plus the household contents. Assets after this are divided equally between the spouse and the child
• If you are married/de facto with two or more children your spouse takes the first $150,000.00 plus the household contents.
Assets after this are divided 1/3 for the spouse and 2/3 equally between the children.
In situations where you do not have any close relatives the rules provide that your estate must go to relatives that are further removed from you.
Another problem with dying intestate is the need for court
For the team at Easton Lawyers it is a privilege to help people through tough and stressful times and if the client cannot come to them this is no obstacle as home visits and/or hospital visits are a service they provide.
Easton Lawyers are your Local Lawyers in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. Easton Lawyers. 62 Maple Street, Maleny. Qld. 4552 Phone. 0754943511.
approval for the appointment of someone to administer your estate. In a will you would appoint an executor of your choice. However with an intestacy, your loved ones would have to apply to the Supreme Court for an administrator to be appointed. In the absence of a suitable person the Supreme Court may appoint the Public Trustee.
If you are considering a trust or company, please seek legal advice before taking action.
Should you have any questions please contact our office on 07 5494 3511 Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 AEST.
Web Address: http://eastonlawyers.com.au/
Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies is located in the centre of Maleny in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Thy offer good old fashioned service to your car for those heavy items. There is also ample parking at the front and pick up at the rear of the store.
We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.
Did you know we can deliver items in surrounding suburbs for a small fee.
At Maleny Hardware in Coral Street we have a large range of garden and farm supplies to suit all needs.
Just because it is winter doesn't mean that there are jobs still to be done. few vegetables do quite well in winter, such as cauliflower, brussel sprouts, carrots, garlic, radishes, and lettuce. Radishes can grow even when temperatures are below freezing, so if you're keen for some fresh produce before the onset of summer, try growing them in your winter garden.
• MULCHES: sugar cane, cypress, pine bark, lucerne, pea straw mulches available.
Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi!
cymbidium mixes, orchid mix, Peat 80, 5 in 1, seedling raising mix, Active Grow, Coco Plus.
• GARDEN SOIL
• FERTILISERS for gardens, lawns, pasture & trees including Qld Organic Extra, Qld Organic Booster (both in pellet form of composted chicken manure); Seasol, Powerfeed, CK88, Blood & Bone, Citrus, Herb and Vegetable Mixes, Ag Lime & Gypsum, Dolomite.
• VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDLINGS
The sweet rewards of winter gardening are worth the effort of stretching the season, not only that a home garden, with a bit of thought and spent energy can help the budget.
News from Witta Recreational Club
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Hire of Club Facilities
The vision of the club is to provide country club services to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.
The excellent facilities of the Witta Recreation Club are available for hire for events such as weddings, sports days, family gatherings.
The club has a Certified Kitchen/Catering facilities including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is practically fitted out with a large capacity for the cold storage of a range of beverages. The Bushman’s Bar is located at the core of the Witta Recreation Club. Service from the bar can be provided to customers on the covered hard standing overlooking the playing pitches, or directly into the Clubroom.
Inquiries can be made via the internet at: https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking
You can find out more about the Witta Recreation Club at their web site at: https://wittarec.club/
Did you Know?
Witta Tennis club wins 1935 championship - being undefeated
The Witta Tennis Club won the A grade premiership, being undefeated. Each member of the premiership winning team was presented with a miniature cup in addition to the’ premiership cup which is competed for annually.
A grade premiers team consisted of: T. Cox, V. Cox, E. Nothling, D. Vandrieke, Miss E. Bergann, Mrs. W. Sanderson.
Witta Tennis is still going strong..
Witta Recreational Club
Bar Open Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm to 6.30pm. All Welcome
Touch Season has started with the Canteen and Bar operating every FRIDAY Night from 6pm
Available for Hire for Private functions – Birthday Celebrations – Weddings etc.
We are always looking for new members and volunteers.
Contact us by email at. - presidentwittarec@gmail.com
Local Groups News
There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!
WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!
Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606.
Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.
Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds
Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.
Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place
FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.
Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823
Muzika Maleny local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.
Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.
Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.
Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070.
Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.
Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.
Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.
Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club
Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.
Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome!
Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823
Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week
Today’s Thought
How much battery power do I need for my home?
Purchasing a battery is a big decision and you want to make sure you make the right choice – especially when we’re talking about battery size. At Redback, we get it. It’s difficult to know what battery will work best for your home and your lifestyle.
We always recommend talking with an accredited installer in your area, as they’re fully trained to look at all your individual needs and advise on the correct sized system.
RedEarth’s PowerOasis is a fully integrated, ready-to-run and modular Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) catering for the niche 50-400kVA power range. It has the option to use both the inbuilt solar PV MPPT or AC-coupled solar PV inverters can be added.
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Should I check my solar system for performance?
Solar systems usually need little maintenance over their lifespan, which can be up to 25 years. But over time, overhanging trees, dust and debris, and storm damage can all take their toll on solar panels, wiring and control systems.
If you don’t maintain your solar system, it can reduce its performance. When you have your system installed, the installer must provide you with instruction handbooks, documents required for warranty purposes, as well as a maintenance schedule. It’s important to follow this maintenance advice and check your system periodically.
Home battery sales are rising with volatile power prices
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Latest Community Groups news and updates
Maleny Senior Citizens Notes
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH .
July 2024
Due to the local council elections on 16th March there will be a few changes.
BUSY NEEDLES 14th (in the Bicentennial Room) and 28th
INDOOR BOWLS NO BOWLS 6th or 13th then 20th and 27th
DROP IN 1st, 8th and 15th( in Bicentennial Room) then 22nd NO DROP IN 29th – GOOD FRIDA
COMMITTEE MEETING 18th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)
GENERAL MEETING … 25th 915am for 930am start.
Bus Trip to Nambour … 12th Sausage Sizzle …10th.
August
2024
BUSY NEEDLES 11th. - 25th is ANZAC DAYam
INDOOR BOWLS 3rd 10th, 17th and 24th
DROP IN 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
COMMITTEE MEETING 15th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)
GENERAL MEETING … 22nd. Usual time 915am for a 930am start. A speaker from the Stroke Foundation should be with us
14th Sausage Sizzle
Maleny Calendar of Events 2024.
✦ Maleny Wedding Festival Trail: Sunday 28 July, 2024.
✦ The Rainbow Festival - Multiple Sites around area - Thur Aug 1st - Sun 4th Aug
✦ Maleny Muscle on the Mountain - July 7th. - Early AM.. - Maleny Show Grounds - 11th year of this event.
✦ Maleny APEX “Paws of Thunder”. Maleny Show Grounds. - August 18th
✦ Maleny Arts & Crafts Quilt Show Sept 28th + 29th - Maleny Show-Grounds.
✦ Maleny Garden Club Spring FairMaleny Show-grounds - Sat Oct 5th.
✦ Maleny Music Festival - Maleny Showgrounds - Fri Nov 8th - Sun Nov 10th.
✦ LateNight Christmas Shopping: Friday 8 December, 2023. - 5p.m. to 8p.m. Maple Street + Riverside Centre.
✦ Woodford Folk Festival at Woodfonia.Wed Dec 27th - Mon Jan 1st 2025.
To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to:
thegrapevine@westnet.com.au
If you want to live in a country that builds things you have to buy things that your country builds!
Don’t forget the Tuesday Jackpot Pair Bowls EVERY Tuesday 8.30a.m. for 9a.m. start. Pairs. - 2 x 10 ends
Maleny SES looking for volunteers
Maleny State Emergency Service Group is looking for some volunteers to help get our community through the next disaster season.
You can put your desire to get involved to good use and serve our community. An easy way to do that by becoming a State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer.
Active SES members perform a diverse range of functions to respond to local, state and national disasters and emergencies. By joining the SES you may respond to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies.
An SES volunteer has an opportunity to participate in and develop a variety of emergency and rescue skills, including chainsaw operations, flood boat operations, road crash rescue and land search.
Not only will you be helping your community, you will make some great mates along the way.
Volunteers are given training to ensure that they have enough skills to be able to handle whatever task you need to do..
Highly invasive fire ants have been detected are on the move on the Sunshine Coast.
Following another discovery of fire ants on the Sunshine Coast at Currimundi sees teams from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program returning to the region to start further eradication work.
Fire ants are copper brown in colour and have a darker abdomen. They measure 2mm to 6 mm in length with a variety of sizes found in each nest. They can in stings and have the potential to restrict everyday activities such as barbeques, picnics and sporting events.
Should you get stung by a fire ant, most people do not need medical treatment.
If breathing is normal and the sting victim does not have a history of insect allergies, the following home treatments can be effective:
• Apply a cold compress to relieve the swelling and pain.
• Gently wash the affected area with soap and water.
• Take an antihistamine to manage minor, localised reactions and itching.
• It is important to keep the blister intact as there is a risk of secondary infection if the blisters or pustules break.
Maleny Visitor Information Centre
The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.
The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033
To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site: https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/ In this year for Safer Internet, Australians
More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023
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“Now I am in Tasmania” ….. continuing on with my mission!
“I am now headed north”
I am now at Wagga Wagga having a bit of a rest. Tomorrow morning I’ll be heading down to the local cop shop to hopefully (possibly) be able to get a special licence/permission form to take Slim up the Hume Highway.
Normally this isn’t allowed for an an agricultural vehicle but apparently there are ways to get permission.
Now the Hume is called Sesame Street for a reason but being duel lane and the most direct way to go about things I’m hoping that I can attain the approval to do my 50kph (maintaining absolutely top speed) heading down it.
The Plan I’ve decided is going to be to head to Gundagai then onto Canberra. There I’m hoping to go visit an pay my respects to the Australian War Memorial as well as go get a photo of Slim with Parliament House.
I’ve gotta give a politician mate of mine a ring tomorrow and see if i could maybe get a bit closer than usual as I would like to park on the lawn for a quick photo then scamper.
I don’t know just how it will go, but if you don’t ask then you won’t know.
Be a real “Mate”
Make sure that you look after your matesTreat them all well!.
There are no places for bullies or abusers.
Please make a donation It is a great feeling!
Thank you to TAFE NSW - North Wagga Primary Industries Centre for letting me swing by for a yarn and for doing a fundraiser yesterday , was bloody great to catchup and say “Gday”. . You’ve got fantastic people and facilities that I’m sure the students absolutely love.
To all those hard working legends living and working on the land you don’t have to tough it out alone. TIACS is a free phone and text counselling service offering mental health support to Australia’s blue collar community. TIACS is just a call/text away 0488 846 988
Remember you don’t have to do it alone, Don’t Keep It Under Your Hat!
www.tiacs.org
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Follow Sam’s Travels
You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo” https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo
“1979
- Queenslands First Rescue Helicopter!”
From small starts with one old helicopter that was unsuitable for the task the forerunner to the service we see today!.
The service began life as the Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service in November 1979 by local businessman Des Scanlan. This was soon replaced in Bell 206 Jetranger, and operated from a base at the Big Cow on the Bruce Highway at Yandina. In 1983 the base was moved to Maroochydore Airport.
Shopping local keeps your money in your community!
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