Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 20.09.2024
Shopping local keeps your money in your community!
Maleny Enclave - “Full steam ahead”!
As quick as they can complete the development - houses appear
Even before the estate is developed “The Enclave” is becoming the most sought-after location in town. Already many houses are close to being construction completed.
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Meat Mincer 1905
No wonder mothers in the 1800’s and 1900’s did not need to go to a gym to keep fit. They got all their fitness doing the day’s chores
Maleny Quilt Fair
September 28th and 29th will see the Maleny Quilt Fair in the Main Pavilion at the Maleny Showgrounds. This is a two day celebration of quilting by Maleny Arts and Craft Group quilters and there will be over 100 quilts on display.
On the Sunday afternoon there will be a raffle drawn. Prizes in the raffle include; a quilt made by one of the MACG Quilters, a sewing machine and a quilt kit. Winning this would make attending the fair well worth while.
Admission is $5.00 with a complimentary cup of coffee or tea..
Maleny Enclave
“From cow paddock to housing estate”
Like it or not, but what was once cow paddocks, the home to many of Hopper’s contented cows has almost over-night morphed into a bustling construction site where a residential community, The Enclave Maleny is quickly taking shape.
Maleny was a timber town until the early 1920s and then was a centre of dairy production and today it has progresses to a residential area for those working along the Sunshine Coast or even down into Brisbane.
Many people are drawn to the Maleny area to live because of s a climate that’s cooler than the coast, offering a comfortable and refreshing environment for residents as well as being a very socially active community.
Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.
Maleny Dairies misses out again!!!
At Maleny Dairies on Monday 16th September with CEO Stephen Tait speaking on another missed opportunity for the iconic local and family run dairy. Maleny Dairies has again been passed over by the Metro North Health and Hospital Services for the supply of dairy products,
Missing out on contracts can be a part of business, but we are calling for an efficient and more streamlined procurement process. The blown out delay in the timeline has seen the dairy
turn down other contracts and opportunities while they waited nine months for the government to make up their mind, just to come up empty-handed anyway.
And that's not to mention the resources and costs associated with the tender.
Queensland small and family businesses need an efficient and cost effective tender process with Government. One that works in partnership with them.
In the Glasshouse Country & Maleny News 'Pip the Pollie' footy tipping competition, unfortunately, I (again) ended up lower on the ladder than I would have liked.
TMR contractors will soon begin landslip repairs at two sites on Obi Obi Road, Obi Obi.
The reconstruction works are scheduled to take up to four months to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting. Single lane closures will be in place for the duration of the construction.
Just some local news from Fisher
Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher
Fisher
Community News
Suicide in the construction industry
An interesting, but sad statistic is that every year, over 190 Australians in construction take their own lives. I recently
MATES in Construction are fighting to bring that number down to ZERO, by connecting tradies with the services they need, and raising awareness about the state of Australians' MentalHealthparticularly for men in skilled trades.
The reality is that construction workers are Eight times more likely to die from suicide than from an accident at work.
We lose a construction worker EVERY SECOND DAY to suicide.
A community Non-profit organisation group, “MATES” provides suicide prevention through community development programs and awareness. I recently met with MATES CEO, Chris, , as he presented the MATES National Report.
To find out more visit:. https://www.facebook.com/matesinconstruction
September 3rd was an incredible evening at the 7th Annual Fisher Community Awards! With over 100 outstanding nominations, we extend our congratulations to all the Finalists and Winners from last night!
A special shoutout to the Queensland Air Museum for being named the 2024 Andrew Wallace Community Group of the Year.
Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston
To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Community Minor Grant Funding available
Community groups should not miss this funding opportunity
Does your community group need a cash injection for a one-off project, event or activity that benefits the community?
If you answered yes, apply now for a Sunshine Coast Council Minor Grant, with funding of up to $2000 available.
Minor Grant applications can be submitted in one of six categories:
• Community Development
• Community Facilities
POLITICAL
COMMENT MADE BY
Deputy Opposition Leader
Mr. David Crisafulli
“I commit to spending $400m on a series of projects to address congestion in Caloundra, if elected next month.”
A• Creative Development
• Cultural Heritage
• Economic Development
• Sport and Recreation.
Key dates
•Round opens: September 16, 2024
• Round closes: October 28, 2024
• Notification anticipated: Early December 2024. If applying for community event funding, please apply under the category best aligned with your event's purpose. If applying for a Christmas, New Year (December 31-January 1), Australia Day, ANZAC Day or Remembrance Day event, please see council's new Festive and Commemorative Events grants.
Applications must be submitted online. For any queries, please contact the Grants Team during office hours between 8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday on (07) 5420 8616, or email:. grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4
“Watch Out - there are snakes about!”
ustralian backyards are a breeding ground for all types of snakes. And snake activity in general is starting ramping up around the backyard and snakes are now being found in spots that one would not normally expect to find them.
As it gets warmer and warmer, especially at night time, snakes will be even more active. Snakes are ectothermic, they rely on their environment to gain
body temperature, which they use to metabolise their food and create energy. Thus you will find them out and sunning themselves.
The only time people really run into trouble is if they tread on them or try to catch and/or kill them.
Should you unfortunately get bitten by a snake, immediately call an ambulance, do not try to drive yourself, immobilisation is critical.
Snakes should not be handled by people who don't have the appropriate experience to be able to control them safely
Photo shows one investigating cars at Maleny Paint Shop.
Why Shop Locally?
The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Maleny Commerce News
Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet? Maleny Commerce supports local businesses
Maleny Commerce seek to have working relationships with all local businesses and desire to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community.
While it may not be possible to source all our needs from our local retailers and tradesman, here are a few reasons to think twice before you make your next purchase:
It Creates local jobs and it is personal;
Shopping locally helps Australia grow; Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend; Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups; It reduces your carbon footprint
Will you really support local businesses?
About Maleny Commerce
Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. It is now known as Maleny Commerce. The Chamber represents the local Maleny and District business community. Join us at one of our monthly business breakfasts. www.malenycommerce.org.au
One of the major items has been the “Why Leave Town” gift cards which can be redeemed at many local businesses. The whole idea of the Why Leave Town Gift Card is that it can only be spent in the participating businesses of that town…hence keeping the money local!
To find out where they can be redeemed visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny/
Who remembers some of the days past around Maleny.
The Maleny APEX Club is always up for a good time when they hold their community fund-raisers.
And so it was when they held their “Mock Deb Ball” in the Talent Show-pavilion a couple of decades ago.
It was just so different to the ver7y formal Children’s Debutante Ball in Maleny in 1937, the hall was transformed into a fairyland and all the Debutants were officially to the Maleny Community by two Page Boys.
Oh! How things have changed over the decades.
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Maleny Paint Supplies
6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54942002
www.malenypaintsupplies.com
Australian Owned and made brands of Ultra-Premium paints
“What do you know about paint?”
Colourtrend Paint Brand is a good strong paint that is easy to wipe down. If it's good quality paint you want then Colourtrend paint is a great choice. Colourtrend is a good quality paint with lots of colours and finishes to choose from and is Australian owned and made!
Paint has been around for a long time in various forms!
Every can of paint contains three essential ingredients: a binder, pigments and a solvent. Manufacturers sometimes refer to the binders and solvent collectively as the “vehicle” for the pigments, which supply the colour.
The history of paint goes back about 100,000 years. From that time to the present, people have found amazing sources for pigments.
“Indian yellow” was the dried urine of cows fed a diet of mango leaves. “Mummy brown” came from — you guessed it — ground-up Egyptian mummies. Right up through medieval times, many people believed deep red “dragon’s blood” actually came from dragons. It didn’t. It came from the sap of the Dragon Blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari).
Pigments are just one component of what we call architectural paint, basically any type you can spray or apply with a paintbrush. This type of ready-mixed paint dates to the 1800s, making it much newer than the paints artists use.
It must be durable as well as colourful, and manufacturers must reproduce any batch they make to guarantee colour and quality uniformity.
Today, many paint products flood the market, and some are definitely better than others. Paint chemistry can be a complicated topic.
How important is colour and your changing mood?
Presently we are going through som stressing times and during those times we tend to see colour trends shift less dramatically than other years.
The old favourite colour of Deluxe Antique White USA is generally well represented in those times. This can be teamed with mid beiges, mid creams and mid greys, or even a mid blue grey.
These types of colours have stood the test of time and are never out of fashion for very long.
Colour can be a powerful antidote to lift spirits and provide a sense of comfort and warmth.
Before making a final choice think about getting a couple of sample pots and paint large sheets of cardboard and move them around the house instead of painting onto a wall!.
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.
Maleny Paint Supplies
6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54942002
Maleny Paint Supplies is now making stand alone cabinets made to measure
Maleny Paint Supplies is now offering offer both flat pack kitchens and fully assembled cabinets, wardrobe inserts, freestanding entertainment units, custom to size.
Maleny Paint Supplies can provide you with board cut to the exact size and shape of the space you’re working with, no matter the dimensions. The DIY cabinets and others fully assembled are fully made to measure, meaning you are not restricted to set modular sizes. Your cabinets will be precisely cut to size to fit your space perfectly. There will be a fee for Maleny Paint staff to attend your premises to measure and quote the job
For doors, drawer fronts and panels, some popular choices include laminated MR MDF board.. You can be assured that your new flat pack kitchen will be cut, edged and drilled to perfection.
We will be supplying our flat packs with high quality, durable Blum hardware. Blum soft-close hinges and drawers are a great example of this supplier’s ingenuity and they cannot be slammed, which helps to prevent kitchen accidents – especially when children are involved.
We are not trying to compete with the mass produced products available at the big hardware stores. Our cupboards will be made to measure, one off pieces made by a qualified tradesperson with over 30 years experience.
Where you have a specific requirement then give us a go and we will do whatever we can to assist.
“New engineered stone bench tops no longer being installed”
The Australian Government announced a ban on engineered stone and the new rules come into effect on July 1st, 2024
The ban came about as a result of an inquiry that found the rates of silicosis and silica-related diseases have “risen substantially in recent years,
with a disproportionate number of diagnoses in engineered stone workers”.
Silicosis is caused, similarly as asbestos by inhaling silica dust released from engineered stone during the cutting, grinding and polishing phases.
Never fear though there are a number of excellent replacement materials.
Maleny Service Centre
Bean from London to Melbourne via the long way!
On April 1st, 2024 a 77-year-old Australian couple Langley and Beverly Kidby started a world tour from London to Melbourne in a 1922 Bean motor car.
This is to emulate the journey taken by Francis Burtle in 1927. This car is a very fast car for its age, however, it is not very convenient to drive in it because it is very narrow and cramped. We can drive at an average speed of between 60 and 70 kph. Unfortunately, the car being about 100 years old makes its a bit unreliable and the couple have had to cope with a number of break-downs.
Follow more of their adventures at: https://next-horizon.org/
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
Queensland state election - 26th October, 2024!
Buying an election
Four years are up since the last one and the 2024 Queensland state election is scheduled to be held on the 26th October 2024 to elect all members to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.
Your vote is just one of the precious worldly goods that you possess. Unfortunately, you only get to use it once each four years to elect your Queensland state representatives. So mid is important that you use it wisely.
Unfortunately, politicians and political parties often are more interested in the practice of prioritising immediate political gains over principles or long-term consequences. This approach often involves making decisions that may be ethically questionable or popular, rather than what is genuinely right or beneficial for society.
Politicians and parties may adopt stances that cater to public opinion or influential groups to secure votes or support, even if it means compromising on core values.
While this strategy can yield short-term political benefits, such as getting re-elected, it risks undermining trust in political institutions and eroding the foundational responsibilities of leadership. Ultimately, political expediency may lead to policies that lack sustainability and genuine social progress.
Therefore it is important to cut through the crap and have a closer look at who you want to govern Queensland for the next four years. It is in your hands.
Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% trueNo Bulls##t”
Truthful Jones Tells us that he remembers one night at the Maleny Hotel when he was having a quiet snort when he noticed this bloke at the other end of the bar, just looking at his drink. He stays like that for half of an hour.
Then, this big trouble-making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the old mate, and just drinks it all down. The poor man starts crying. The truck driver says, "Come on man, I was just joking. Here, I'll buy you another drink. I just can't stand to see a man cry."
"No, it's not that. This day is the worst of my life. First, I fall asleep, and I go late to my office. My boss, outrageous, fires me. When I leave the building, to my car, I found out it was stolen. The police said that they can do nothing. I get a cab to return home, and when I leave it, I remember I left my wallet and credit cards there. The cab driver just drives away."
"I go home, and when I get there, I find my wife in bed with the gardener. I leave home, and come to this bar. And just when I was thinking about putting an end to my life, you show up and drink my poison.
Just shows - sometimes it pays not to play jokes on people you don’t know too well!
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.
Police have arrested 10 young people in 10 days on 121 charges in relation to more than 40 property offences across the Sunshine Coast since last month. Some of those charges relate to incidents in the Maleny area. Many of the young offenders are under the age of 14 years.
National Police Remembrance Day 2024
Each year the 29th September holds a special significance for Police throughout Australia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Samoa and the Solomon Islands.
It is a day for police to pause to honour officers whose lives have been cut short while performing their duty as a police officer.
Like everyone else police officers have a right to come home from work safely!
Stay Connected
Connect with Council and Queensland’s Emergency Services today so you always have the most up to date information WHEN the next disaster or emergency happens.
For the latest updates, practical resources and what to do before, during and after an emergency, simply visit the Sunshine Coast Council Disaster Hub at:
For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and flood related property damage.
Call the
State Emergency Service: 132 500. To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations
Important Phone numbers
for
assistance
during or after a major emergency service. When disaster strikes you need to follow the advice of authorities on staying put or evacuating and follow your emergency plan.
To find out where to find assistance during or after a major emergency service.
Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Feb to November 1300 856 859
Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com
The Zonta Club of Blackall Range Meetings at
Various between Montville and Maleny. Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm. Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au president@zontablackallrange.org.au
Being a part of a community
Apex Club of Maleny
Meeting. Times
1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM. Email maleny@apex.org.au. Postal PO BOX 39.
MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653
Maleny
Senior Citizens Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips
Email: margarry1@bigpond.com 0409 266 507
The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc. Meetings at
Maleny Uniting Church Hall
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm
Monthly Dinner Meeting held at The Orangery, 10 Mountain View Rd, at 6.30pm on 4th Tuesday of month
Email: maleny-blackall-range@lionsq3.org.au
Maleny Commerce Meetings at
Monthly breakfast networking meetings. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Venues to be advised.
Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au
Loans are detailed and complex documents that have numerous provisions, over the next few articles we will review just a few of the issues involved in the loan agreement.
In addition to the well-known home loan there are also a plethora of personal and business loans of various types.
Loans can be fixed or variable or some combination thereof, and mortgages can be low documentation (low doc) or can offer an introductory rate at the start of the loan.
The two primary types of loan agreements are secured and unsecured.
If you enter into a secured loan agreement you must provide some form of security to the lender, but whether secured or
Loans Demystified!
With Tove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny
unsecured you will likely be required to provide a guarantee.
A guarantor usually provides a limited guarantee. Often, this will cover the debt plus a percentage of any additional expenses including interest incurred if the loan repayments are late.
Standard provisions in most loans include the:
✓ amount of the loan;
✓ interest rate;
✓ loan is secured or unsecured;
✓ term of the loan (how long the borrower has to repay the loan);
✓ amount of repayments; and
✓ frequency of repayments.
Parties should never enter into a loan without seeking legal advice.
Take care everyone!
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.
THE Maleny and WItta Touch Association are holding their sign on day on Thursday, October 3. Maleny and Witta Touch Association president, Jake Heading, said he would love to have more touch players join the association. “We are now coming into our summer season, and we would like to push our junior and senior teams”
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 Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 40 years
2024 is the year that the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating 40 years of fundraising.
Over the years the auxiliary has been able to provide, in a timely manner, a large amount of essential equipment that would not have been so readily available Auxiliary members prepared a delicious High Tea which was enjoyed by all including two of the founding members, Wendy Nugent and Bernice McLennan.
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.
Searles Premium Potting Mix is a high quality potting mix containing a refined blend of selected high quality ingredients. This mix has excellent water retention properties while also allowing ideal drainage, providing the optimal growing conditions for your loved plants.
✦ - Boosted nutrition for sustained healthy growth and flowering - contains 8 month fertiliser.
✦ - Added rapid response fertiliser which delivers essential nutrients immediately after planting.
✦ Packaging for all sizes may be recycled via REDcycle.
Click on the link below for more information about RedCycle: https://www.searlesgardening.com.au/ products/category/HNLOOXVS-key-products/ MIPB--searles-premium-potting-mix-6lt
- Available sizes: 6 litres, 10 litres , 30 litres, 50 litres and 65 litres
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/
Did you Know?
Thomas Dixon of Thomas Dixon
Boots fame had a connection with Maleny
Thomas Dixon was born in 1845 at Bradford in Yorkshire, England. He eventually arrived in the Maleny area in the mid 1890’s and purchased a number of parcels of land.
The land on which the Maleny Community Centre stands was given to the community in 1907 by Mr. Dixon, who also donated 250 pounds towards the building of a centre, intended for “public use and entertainment”. Thank you Mr T.C. Dixon.
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
"Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them."
Maleny Library 15.10.2024
Ageing Well!
Between 10a.m. and 11.30a.m. at the library there will be a program about ageing well. To register: https://sunshinecoast.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ PGM/OPAC/CCOPT/151326782/69343913/EVR/0
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.
Energy Solutions
Design your system now for tomorrow
When considering your own power station, you need to consider not only what you are going to draw energy wise now, but also plan for the future! This is often a step that is missed by designers and could be a very costly mistake for the end user. When we design a system we ask all the right questions and help guide you to the best solution to meet not only your current needs, but your future needs.
Should you design a system to suit a budget point now however are planning on adding more electrical loads to your home or business later then it makes more financial sense to install a system that will allow you to easily build upon the equipment as your energy demands increase.
Installing a solution that is already at its maximum capability will end up costing you much more down the line.
Luckily! most of our systems allow you to start with smaller battery capacity or even smaller solar arrays while allowing a cost effective upgrade as you need it.
Local Community News
Latest Community Groups news and updates
Maleny Senior Citizens Notes
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH
MONDAY EACH MONTH..
September 2024
BUSY NEEDLES 14th (in the Bicentennial Room) and 28th
INDOOR BOWLS NO BOWLS 6th or 13th then 20th and 27th
DROP IN 1st, 8th and 15th( in Bicentennial Room) then 22nd . NO DROP IN 29th – GOOD FRIDA
COMMITTEE MEETING 18th at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)
GENERAL MEETING … 25th 915am for 930am start.
Bus Trip to Nambour … 12th Sausage Sizzle …10th.
October 2024
BUSY NEEDLES 11th. - 10th and 24th
INDOOR BOWLS 2nd, 9th, NO BOWLS 16th or 23rd Back to Verandah Room 30th
DROP IN 4th, 11th, (18th and 25th in Bicentenary Room)
COMMITTEE MEETING 21st at Lynda’s place 8.30am (many thanks)
GENERAL MEETING … 22nd. Usual time 915am for a 930am start.
20th Sausage Sizzle. - Movie afternoon … 6th 230pm
Bus trip to Nambour on local bus … 16th
Maleny Calendar of Events 2024.
✦ Maleny Arts & Crafts Quilt Show Sept 28th + 29th - Maleny Show-Grounds.
✦ Touch Football Sign on: Friday 4th October, 2024 Witta Recreational Clubages 5-13. Season commences 11.10.2024..
✦ Maleny Garden Club Spring FairMaleny Show-grounds - Sat Oct 5th.
✦ Maleny Handmade and Artisan Markets –Christmas Fair: Friday 1 November –Sunday 3 November, 2024
✦ Club Acoustic: Thursday 7 November, 2024. - Maleny RSL from 6p.m.
✦ 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
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.
Did you know that Maleny did have a Funeral Parlour
Those who walk up and down Maple Street, Maleny can see this shed at the rear of Maple Street businesses. How many know of the past use of the shed?
It was straight from the mouth of a person who should know, thanks to Harvey (Red) Bryce who states that it was the town's first funeral parlour.
The shed is presently situated behind the building that previously contained Maleny Travel.
It was part of a large parcel of land once owned by Harry Lyons family. On Maple Street Harry Lyons had a mechanical business and a car rental business. The funeral parlour was also run by the Lyons' family and was situated behind the mechanical service station.
At the recent “Muscle on the Mountain” car show the original Maleny Hearse was on show. - some sad memories!. Perhaps someone out there has some other photos of it and can tell us more about this part of Maleny's history.
Maleny Visitor Information Centre
The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.
The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day. If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033
To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site: https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/ In this year for Safer Internet, Australians are being called to Connect. - Reflect. - Protect. More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023
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“Now back home I have started my own towing business.
is a real scoop for you”
Back when I was up in Darwin driving tilt trays for Berry Springs Mechanical I had a job to go pickup a Landcruiser with electrical issues. On the drive back with the Landcruiser owners, Karen and her husband we had a chat about life n what we do and I guess I my story must’ve struck a chord with her.
Karen is an artist and she decided that she wanted to do a portrait of me and enter it into the Archibald prize awards.
Please make a donation
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.
Royal Flying Doctor Service:
Recently, when I went into the local Auto shop to grab the new thermostat for the truck the boys said there’s a package for me sitting behind the counter. Low and behold, on inspection I found this beauty
Thank you Karen, it’s bloody amazing!!!
Make sure that you look after your matesTreat them all well!.
There are no places for bullies or abusers.
Travelling Jackaroo “Having been to the Top” Sam’s proposed route - Maleny to Maleny!
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
https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News
Follow Sam’s Travels
You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo”
https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo
“1951 - Maple Street, Maleny “FIRE”
Remains of the Maleny School of Arts (left background) and W. J. Burnett Chemist store (right & still there - Maleny Fine Foods). The fire swept through the Maleny School of Arts Hall on 25 May 1951. The fire broke out in the adjacent Shaw & Son's Cafe (previously McLeans Cafe) early in the morning and quickly spread to the timber Hall which had been built in 1908.
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