Friday, 21 January 2022
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Australia Day 2022 - Maleny It is a day we celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people. Australia Day is one of those days that the celebrations do not please everyone. The marking of the 26th January is an important date in Australia's history. It was on the 26 January 1788 that the First Fleet landed in Sydney Cove to set up a penal colony for English prisoners. Irrespective of your thoughts. Australia Day is about acknowledging and celebrating the contribution that every Australian person makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation. It is to many a day to celebrate the freedom we have by living in Australia. It is also one day when we as Australians believe that the day should be a time to recognise and celebrate the country's cultural diversity and to acknowledge what we love about being Australian January 26th also marks a day where some Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples have mixed feelings about celebrating this day—some consider it a day of mourning, and others use the day to mark the survival of their ongoing traditions and cultures. Irrespective of your thoughts, Australia Day should be a day where we all foster constructive, respectful discussion about the contributions of all Australians past, present and future as well as where we want the
Australian community to be for the next generation. By only remembering the past will not lead to a better future for all. On January 26th right cross Australia, thousands of people who hav immigrated to Australia from other countries become Australian citizens each year at special Australian Citizenship Day ceremonies. In Maleny the Sunshine Coast Council will facilitate a ag raising and a Citizenship Ceremony followed by a celebration that takes on an even more special meaning for those new Australian citizens who, hopefully, will appreciate the privilege of becoming Australian on this day of great national pride. Normally, there is an Australia Day Expo at the Maleny Show-grounds, hosted by the Maleny District Sport & Recreation Club where a wide range of community groups invite you, not only to come out to play with your family, but learn about the community organisations that provide services and support to our community. Unfortunately, this year the Expo has been cancelled because of the threat from the growing number of people with COVID related illnesses.
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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
COVID-19 Update + Libraries Customers are required to act on the advice of library staff, observe physical distancing and practice good hygiene. Under Queensland Government restrictions, customers are required to check in when entering the library. Anyone entering a library is required to wear a face mask, subject to exceptions allowed by the Queensland Government. Library staff reserve the right to refuse entry to customers that do not comply with these requirements. Libraries are not restricted locations. Customers do not need to display proof of vaccination status to enter. For up to date information on COVID-19, view the Queensland Government’s Covid web site: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/healthalerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/ urgent-covid-19-update
Be a Junior Ranger Explorer at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Great holiday activity for kids! Families visiting Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve can take advantage of their Junior Ranger explorer kits that may be borrowed free-of-charge from the front desk. Each portable kit is jampacked full of science gadgets that will inspire your kids to become junior rangers exploring the biodiversity of the reserve. Magnifying glasses, sketch pads, phone-scopes and binoculars will all help your child complete the fun Junior Ranger challenge.
Road Widening Obi Lane, Maleny
Sunshine Coast Council has seized on the opportunity to bring all the construction of the road widening project on Obi Lane between Gardners Lane and Porters Lane. The project has now commenced and is expected to be completed by mid March, 2022, depending on weather conditions. Works will take place between 7 am and 5 pm Monday to Saturday. The works include include road pavement widening on both sides of the existing bitumen seal with the placement of bitumen to seven meter wide, servicing extensions to existing drainage structures as well as vegetation removal or trimming to improve traf c sight lines. A 1.8 meter grass verge and driveway alterations will also be constructed to accommodate the new road improvement and resident access. Council appreciates the patience of residence and other road users during the delivery of this project which is improving this asset for the local community. To facilitate residence and sporting precinct council is planning to complete the works on the traf c control arrangements. This will involve single in traf c movement through the work area using either stopgo controls or traf c lights as required. Property access will be maintained during the construction period. Construction personnel will communicate with residents prior to any work that may alter temporary access. For further information contact council project of cer, Stephen Dukes at Sunshine Coast Customer Service or by email at projectdelivery@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website. at: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Council-Meetings/Meeting-Schedule-2021
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Friday, 21 January 2022
Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher “New Speaker of House of Representatives” National plan to end violence against women + Children
Heavy Rail from Beerwah to Maroochydore On the 14th and 15th January, 2022 Mr Ted O'Brien MP - Federal Member for Fairfax and I were joined by the Infrastructure and Cities Minister, Paul Fletcher to demonstrate rsthand the importance of HeavyRail from Beerwah to Maroochydore via Caloundra, and Kawana.
Family, domestic and sexual violence can be dif cult topics to discuss and your safety and wellbeing is important. The Australian Government is developing the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 (National Plan) to replace the existing National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010–2022 when it ends in mid-2022.
Now we have secured the Brisbane Olympics 2032 and Paralympic Games, this is our best shot to get this vital infrastructure into the Coast.
The draft National Plan has been developed through consultation with victim-survivors, specialist services, representatives from the health, law and justice sectors, business, and community groups, all levels of government and other experts.
If you agree, please help me to help you secure funding for this project. It won’t just happen of it’s own accord. As a community we need to pull together to demonstrate that this is what we need and we have to shout it from the rooftops.
To nd out more visit: https://engage.dss.gov.au/draft-national-plan-to-endviolence-against-women-and-children-2022-2032/
Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P. Maleny Arts + Craft Group get Grant Christmas came early to the Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Incwhen they received a grant of just shy of $35,000 from the Gambling Community Bene t Fund. This grant is going towards a new exhaust and ventilation system which will assist both the woodworkers group and the potters group. But groups were very quick to acknowledge the efforts of their chief-grant-writer, Colleen Aitken. As a result of the increasing instances of COVID-19 Queensland Premier Annastacia Pałaszczuk has
advised that all primary and high school students would now start their school year on Monday, February 7 instead of January 24, while Year 11 and 12’s would start via online learning on January 31. The omicron variant of the Covid virus is expected to peak at the end of January 2022.
For detailed information showing the process in detail visit the web page below:
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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 for any project.
“Painting over smoke damaged areas” Whether from
re damage or simply from constant cigarette smoke;
painting over smoke damaged areas is dif cult to get right! The composition of smoke stains is dependent on the composition of the material that has been burnt to produce the smoke. Some smoke stains may contain high proportions of carbon particles but others can contain a wide variety of both solvent and water soluble substances. Wood and paper fires produce large amounts of carbon but plastic can produce many types of contamination.
The initial treatment of all smoke related stains must involve the washing of the surface using a Heavy Duty Sugar Soap and a sponge or soft cloth, working up from the bottom of the wall to avoid running of the stain over other work. Allow a few minutes for the Sugar Soap to penetrate the stain and then thoroughly rinse off with clean water.
Smoke from cigarettes produces nicotine deposits that will produce stains through the applied paint coatings. It must be assumed that on any smoke damaged surface, both water and solvent soluble substances will be present.
process. Use sparingly on contact surfaces. Australis Stain Block comes with a 12 year guarantee not to crack peel or blister. It is quick drying oil based primer sealer that is suitable for both interior and exterior use. No sanding would be required between those coats. It is touch dry in about 30 minutes and re-coating could be completed after 1 hour. It can even be used on ceramic tiles, laminates and gloss enamel surfaces as a bonding coat. It is ideal for blocking stains including; water, nicotine, ink, graf ti, crayon markers and smoke stains.
On severely a ected areas, the washing and rinsing process may have to be repeated to effectively remove the surface contamination. The surfaces must be allowed to thoroughly dry prior to an application of Australis Stain Block multi purpose quick dry oil based primer sealer.
If you have leaking pipes or roof, you'll know what a waterstain looks like. When your walls get wet, it can create a brownish-yellow discoloration called a water-stain then this product is also good for them..
Coverage of this product is up to 10 square metres per litre, depending on the porosity of the surface being coated.
Two coats of Stain Block Sealer may be required depending on the severity of the stain and the effectiveness of the pre-cleansing
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It is available in 1lt and 4 lt cans and is available at Maleny Paint Supplies.
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 ve dies every two minutes from diarrhoea diseases caused by poor water and sanitation. Pro ts 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.
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Maleny Service 16 Lawyer Street, Maleny.
Centre
Ph 54943444
http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au
One Stop Mechanical Services Shop Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises
Is this vehicle for you? 1961 Amphicar 700 With the weather that we have seen over the past couple of months and with it expected to continue, the photo of the car below may show you the car that you need to get around. It is advertised as “The fastest car on water and the fastest boat on the road”. - The 1961 Amphicar 700
Need a Roadworthy Certi cate? 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 Certi cate (RWC) if being sold, registered for the rst time or being re-registered in Queensland. Registered Vehicles cannot be solid without a RWC. Your One Stop Shop for Automotive Repairs – you don’t need to do the running around, we do it for you!:.
http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au/ We are dedicated and passionate about servicing, repairing and maintaining one of your most valuable assets, your Motor Vehicle.
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Maple Street Meats Specialising in quality product and service.
Shop2/4 Maple Street, Maleny
5429 6499
Recipes from Jeremi Thai Beef SALAD
When only the best will do!
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1/4 cup (60ml) sh sauce
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1/4 cup (60ml) lime juice
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500 gram beef rump steak
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3 (390g) lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced lengthways
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4 fresh small red thai chillies, sliced thinly
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4 green onions, thinly sliced
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250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup rmly packed fresh vietnamese mint leaves
Drain beef and discard marinade. Cook beef on heated oiled grill plate (or grill or grill pan) until cooked as desired. Cover and stand 5 minutes. Slice beef thinly.
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1/2 cup rmly packed fresh coriander leaves
Meanwhile, combine cucumber, chilli, onion, tomato and herbs in large bowl.
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1/2 cup fresh thai basil leaves
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1 tablespoon grated palm sugar
Place sugar, soy sauce, garlic, remaining sh sauce and remaining juice in a bowl and mix to combine.
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2 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 clove garlic, crushed
Perfect for a healthy summer lunch! Combine 2 tbs of the sh sauce and 1 tbs of the juice in medium bowl with beef. Toss beef to coat in marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
Add sliced beef to salad with dressing, toss gently to combine.
Maple Street Meats stocks Maleny Wagyu Meat.
Maple Street Meats was excited to provide all the sausages for Maleny Netball team events throughout the season.
Support Sam the Travelling Jackaroo by donating to Dolly’s Dream Dolly’s Dream was set up in memory of Amy “Dolly” Everett, aged 14 years who took her life after an extended period of bullying and cyberbullying. Dolly left behind her parents Tick and Kate and sister
Meg, who are now focused on using the money that has been kindly donated by he community to help prevent other families from going through the same devastating experience.
Maple Street Meats Provides quality product and good old fashioned service.
Beef, chicken, pork and lamb. Special orders available. Retail and wholesale. Come in and see us, nd us on Facebook or call us on 54296499.
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Local Tradespersons When you use a local tradesperson and you know who you are dealing with! Covid Proof of vaccination
Tony & Di’s Home Maintenance
Entry to many Queensland locations and businesses is now restricted to those who are fully vaccinated. If you are 16 years or over, you will need to carry proof of your vaccination status and be prepared to show this upon request.
ABN. 47988681738
No job too small - Carpentry - Painting Tiling General Repairs & Maintenance
Proof of vaccination veri es that a person is fully vaccinated. You must show either a printed or electronic form before entering a business establishment or venue.
0487770653
Masks have been re-introduced under certain circumstances. You will still need to use the CheckIn Qld app at public venues. You can add your COVID-19 digital certi cate to the Check In Qld app
Brett Cooper Builder Builders Lic . 15045940. -
HIA. 863583
Talk to us about your new home! email:
For more information visit:
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For more information contact Maleny Paint on 54942002
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Maleny High School now Egg Safe Food Accredited The fabulous Maleny High School farm has recently received Safe Food accreditation for egg production. So they are now going to need their own egg-cellent carton labels. What a better way to get a carton designed than get Maleny students, not only those studying agriculture, but all students to get creative and start designing. The school has decided to hold a competition to get the best local egg carton design.
Why Shop Locally?
The design must be “Catchy and creative concept and captures the school’s identity. Here and some text design speci cations that must be used - the rest is up to you! Text - Maleny High Farm Fresh Eggs
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:
Text - 12 multi-size eggs
It Creates local jobs and it is personal;
Text - Laid for you by happy, healthy hens.
Shopping locally helps Australia grow;
There must also be an image - Maleny SHS logo tiles (Bunya, Mellum + Obi squares from the corner of the school logo) Any font types and sizes and colours can be used.
Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend;
Images that are hand drawn, electronically designed and/or photographs (original & copyright-free) or a combination of these Design submissions need to be submitted to Ms Duffy via email (vduff3@eq.edu.au) by Friday, 18th February, 2022.
Maleny District Residents without Power About 4500 Maleny and District residential and business customers lost electricity in an unexpected outage at about 11.30a.m. on Wednesday 19th January. Power started to be restored at about 1.00p.m., however about 2269 customers were still affected in Maleny and North Maleny
Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups;
An Energex spokesperson says It’s not clear what caused the outage but crews were focussing on a local substation.
It reduces your carbon footprint
Unfortunately, that day just happened to be a hot day and power loss effected many residents. Businesses too were effected as any power loss restricts the way in which a business can operate. This is just another dif culty businesses have to overcome in the present dif cult business environment.
Will you really support local businesses?
About Maleny Commerce
Over the past 12 months the Maleny area has suffered an alarming number of blackouts. As the area continues to grow and new areas developed for residential buildings the number of continuing unplanned blackouts can only increase in numbers.
Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986.
Anyone who sees faults or problems with Energex infrastructure can report it to report them on 131962.
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Maleny SES Volunteer group
“BACK IT UP”
Don't get carried away when faced with With the continuation of recent rainfalls and the remnants of ex-cyclone Seth still effecting the weather patterns it is important to remember that in the event of oodwater on the road, simply “Back It Up”. Whilst mostly it is expected that ooding will occur between December and the following April each year on the Sunshine Coast, ooding can in fact be at any time of the year.
oodwater
Who knows this might be awaiting you under the oodwater!!!!
there are many decision-making factors that can overwhelm drivers into making the wrong choice under pressure, but you cannot go back if a wrong decision is made and a life is lost. It’s unsafe and inaccurate to test waters by foot. Conditions can change by the time you’re back at your car. But the decision to “Back It Up” is the bravest and smartest thing you can do.
Photo Left: Submerged vehicle at Pioneer Park, Kenilworth during heavy rainfall on 7th - 8th January 2022. Driver thought she could get through!
Maleny RFB Volunteer group
Volunteer with Maleny RFB We are looking for volunteers
Come and join us now! Now is a good time to commence some training before the next re season is upon us!
A fleet of cameras used to monitor mobile phone and seatbelt use in Queensland is now being used permanently. In 2021 some $200,618,000 in fines were issued by these cameras and in 2022 it is expected that that amount will rise to $312,000,000. Don’s waste your money, just follow the safety rules. Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 9
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With the summer arriving, now is a great time to volunteer with the Maleny Rural Volunteer Fire Brigade. All training is provided and uniforms are supplied.
Don’t use your phone when driving!
Truthful Jones says
An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions What is it with the media that they are always prepared to create some sensationalism and appropriate blame about decisions that are made by governments when there is nothing there of real substance. Wouldn’t it be better if they really concentrated on the real facts of the matter rather than the emotional or sensational side. The recent incident involving tennis world number one Novak Djokovic and his recent deportation from Australia because of irregularities with his ling of his application to enter Australia. This matter received “over the top” media coverage in the mainstream media. The matter was one of confusion because of the differing versions of all the parties involved. Why then does the media have to sensationalise each and every single detail from both parties. There is no doubt that Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players in the world, but he too has to go through the of cial procedures just as any other Australian or immigrant.. Incorrectly lling out of cial forms to mislead then blame somebody else does not apply. This matter should have followed procedures as anyone else, but the media has to sensationalise every detail and eventually the real facts become blurred and the real facts are lost in the telling of the story. It appears that the media and subsequently everyone else is judging the comments without nding out the real facts of the matter. Generally, this is done in an effort to raise ratings of sell newspapers. Would it not have been better to concentrate on the actual situation and report on the facts rather than the sideshow surrounding the facts. No wonder there is so many misconceptions about world incidents of real importance. One of the main problems is that too much of the media ownership is held in just a couple of hands. This has been done because the rich have bought out opposition news media and closed them down to the detriment of a proper balanced news.
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And he swears that it 100% true. - No Bulls##t” The Three Kick Rule
A big city lawyer went duck hunting in Conondale. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's eld on the other side of a fence on Ahern’s Road. As the lawyer climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer drove up on his Massey Ferguson tractor and asked him what he was doing. The solicitor responded, "I shot a duck and it fell in this eld, and now I'm going to retrieve it." The old farmer replied, "This is my property, and you are not coming over here." The indignant solicitor said, “ I am one of the best trial attorneys in Queensland and, if you don't let me get that duck, I'll sue you and take everything you own." The old farmer smiled and said, "Apparently, you don't know how we settle disputes in Conondale. We settle small disagreements like this with the 'Three Kick Rule.'" The lawyer asked, "What is the 'Three Kick Rule'?" The farmer replied, "Well, because the dispute occurs on my land, I get to go rst. I kick you three times and then you kick me three times and so on back and forth until someone gives up.” The attorney quickly thought about the proposed contest and decided that he could easily take the old codger. He agreed to abide by the local custom. The old farmer slowly climbed down from the tractor and walked up to the solicitor. His rst kick planted the toe of his heavy steel toed work boot into the solicitors groin and dropped him to his knees! His second kick to the midriff sent the solicitors last meal gushing from his mouth. The solicitor was on all fours when the farmer's third kick to his rear end, sent him face- rst into a fresh cow pie. The solicitor summoned every bit of his will and remaining strength and very slowly managed to get to his feet. Wiping his face with the arm of his jacket, he said, "Okay, you old fart. Now it's my turn." The old farmer smiled and said, "Nah, I give up. You can have the duck." Shop Locally & Shop with a Friend 10
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News from Witta Recreational Club Proudly bought to you by David Lowden Excavations
Allan Archie Owen returns home
Hire of Club Facilities
The vision of the club is to provide country club The Witta Recreation Club was the venue for the services to be enjoyed by the local community and celebration of the life of long time Maleny - Witta visitors to the area. resident Allan Archie Owen who passed away on the 7th The excellent facilities of the Witta Recreation Club January, 2022. Allan was 90 years young. are available for hire for events such as weddings, As he was a dedicated member of the club along with a sports days, family gatherings. number of other organisations around the Maleny The club has a Certi ed Kitchen/Catering facilities Witta area this was an appropriate venue for the including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, celebration. crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is Following the celebration he was interred in the Witta practically tted out with a large capacity for the Cemetery. cold storage of a range of beverages. The condolences to the extended Owen families. Bushman’s Bar is located at the core of the Witta Rec Club. Service from the bar can be provided to customers on the covered hard standing Bar Open Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm to 6.30pm. overlooking the playing pitches, or directly into All Welcome the Clubroom. Touch Season has started with the Canteen and Bar Inquiries can be made via the internet at: operating every FRIDAY Night from 6pm https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking Available for Hire for Private functions – Birthday Celebrations – Weddings etc. You can nd out more about the Witta Recreation We are always looking for new members and Club at their web site at: volunteers. https://wittarec.club/
Witta Recreational Club
Contact us by email at. - presidentwittarec@gmail.com
David Lowden Excavations 3 & 14 tonne excavators for hire Bobcat - Tracked Bobcat & Truck Hire &
Maleny Tree Services Phone. 0407 710 993
drlowden@bigpond.net.au Find out more on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/davidlowdentreeservices
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“Remember the 1974 Brisbane Floods?” The Brisbane 1974 oods - Could it happen again?
Brisbane is the only capital city in Australia built on a oodplain, and the only large metropolitan area to experience major ooding. In January 1974 a ood occurred in Brisbane, Queensland, after three weeks of continual rain. The Brisbane River broke its banks and ooded the surrounding areas. The cyclone that produced the ood also ooded surrounding cities: Ipswich, Beenleigh, and the Gold Coast. In total, there were 16 fatalities, 300 people injured, 8000 homes destroyed and an estimated A$980 million in damages. Spring of 1973 had been exceptionally wet, and by the end of October most of southern Queensland's river systems were nearing capacity. Torrential rains were caused by Wanda, a relatively weak tropical cyclone which did not even rate as a category 1 cyclone.
Continual, heavy rain began falling on January 3rd and continued for three weeks, leading up to the ood, which occurred on Sunday, 27th January 1974. This was the 1974 Australia Day weekend. On January 26th 314 mm of rain gave Brisbane its wettest day
since 1887. This led to the biggest ever emergency evacuation in Brisbane. Police, civil defence authorities, the army and air force combined to rescue more than 500 ood-bound residents from a variety of areas.
Areas close to the Brisbane River in the Yeronga area that were not expected to ood because they had high ground between them and the Brisbane River did in fact food. The water coming from the Brisbane River back up the storm water drains and lling the lower ground behind the higher ground
between them and the Brisbane River.
Just after daylight on January 27th - the tanker Robert Miller, which had just been completed at the Kangaroo Point Shipyard broke from the “ t out mooring”. It blocked the Brisbane River and acted as a dam causing more ooding. It was not until late the same afternoon that the ship was secured, but by then considerable damage had been done. The Robert Miller was not only the last ship to be built at the Evans Deakin Kangaroo Point Shipyards, but also the biggest at 67320 tonnes. The oods peaked at 6.6 metres according to the Port Of ce gauge at high tide at 2:15 am on the 29th January 1974. At the same time the city rain gauge was approximately 5.5 metres.
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Maleny has a wet introduction to 2022
“Remember the 1974 Brisbane Floods? Could it happen again?” Continued from Previous Page No sooner than one highly dangerous situation was brought under control that another one appeared when a gravel barge smashed against the Centenary Highway bridge at Jindalee, damaging pylons and raising fears the bridge would be carried away.
The most ood affected suburb of Brisbane was Rocklea By January 28th much of the Brisbane Central Business area was under water. Elizabeth, Creek, Charlotte and Albert streets were metre-deep channels of fast- owing brown water thus bringing Brisbane Central to a standstill.
The Brisbane River had not reached this height since February 1893 and the rain just kept falling. The Nerang River ooded causing about 2000 people to be evacuated from their homes along the river and the canals; most of these homes suffered ood damage. The Wivenhoe Dam was built approximately 80 km upstream from Brisbane and downstream from the Somerset Dam after the 1974 oods. The dedicated use of this dam was changed in the 1980’s and it now provides a safe water supply for Brisbane and surrounding areas. In 2011 the dam level reached 175% capacity, undoubtedly reducing ood damage to some parts of Brisbane.
Montigue Road, SthBne Then & Now
Fifty years on have we learnt a lessor or will it happen again? This renewed awareness of the ood hazard in this rapidly growing region should have caused the State Government to signi cantly re-think not only ood management and mitigation practices, but where some developments may be unwise. There. are many areas around the Sunshine Coast that have already been built on ood plains and on low level land near to watercourses - think west of Caloundra and the corridor along the Bruce Highway between Caloundra Turnoff + Maroochy Motorway, or even the newer parts of Pelican Waters, just to name a few.
Photo right: At least some got their priorities right and made sure of their supplies!!!
What have we learnt other than “greed is good for some, but a heartache for others.
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Climate Change will only make the matter worse.
Photo: South Brisbane - now where South Bank is situated. At the time it was warehouses
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Selling or buying a property!
Friday, 21 January 2022
Changes for Landlords & Sellers in respect to their property With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Male The times they are a changing…
the deposit is paid by an electronic transaction the buyer will be deemed to have paid the deposit on the day the buyer instructs their nancial institution to pay the funds from their account.
In response to numerous issues, from 20 January 2022 new Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) standard contracts used almost exclusively in residential conveyancing across Queensland will come into use.
In the case of a shared pool on the common property for a CTS in which the lot is located, there is no contractual obligation for the seller to provide a copy of the pool compliance certi cate for the shared pool in exchange for the price. However, the disclosure obligations imposed on the seller under the Building Act 1975 and Building Regulation 2021 in relation to shared pools continue to apply.
If this day is on or before the due date for the deposit, then the buyer will be deemed to have paid on time, provided the buyer meets all other conditions of this clause of the contract.
Why does anyone care? Because these contracts result in signi cant changes to conveyancing practice. Let’s look at some examples…
Extending the date for settlement
If the deposit has not been received in the account of the deposit holder by the due date, the payment may be late, and the seller may take action.
Fire alarms Dwellings or residential units for sale must have smoke alarms installed in accordance with the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 and Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008. If not, the buyer is entitled to claim an adjustment of 0.15% of the purchase price prior to settlement.
Either party may give a notice extending the date for settlement up to 5 business days after the Scheduled Settlement Date.
Pools
The Queensland Law Society (QLS) and REIQ have updated these provisions relating to time of the essence, to alleviate the dif culties and potentially unfair
A seller is required to provide a Pool Compliance Certi cate for a non-shared pool on the Land at settlement, or give a Notice of No pool Safety Certi cate to the buyer prior to contract.
However, this is conditional on conducting a smoke alarm search and there is no right to terminate or claim damages for breach of contract.
For a Community Titles Scheme (CTS) a seller will be required to provide a certi cate for a nonshared pool on the lot, as for the seller of land or a lot with a nonshared pool under the Building Act 1975 and Building Regulation 2021.
Electronic payment of deposit (deeming provision) Due to potential delays in electronic banking transactions if
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System (BMS) or statutory authority.
result for a buyer who is unable to settle on the settlement day as a result of delays by nanciers.
contracts now coming into force Queensland wide. While these may not seem like massive changes, we will all be embracing these changes in tandem with a very buoyant Queensland property market.
Statutory notices A seller is required to comply with statutory notices to do work in relation to the Property issued prior to contract unless the notice is disclosed to the buyer in the contract or in writing prior to signing.
This will allow a buyer to extend settlement for up to 5 business days to enable the nancier time to be ready for settlement. This can only be used to extend the settlement date and will not extend other dates in the contract, for example, under other conditions such as nance or building and pest inspections. However, if there is a condition which requires performance ‘at settlement’, the time for performance will become the new settlement date set under the extension notice.
Hopefully these changes will assist in supporting the needs of buyers, sellers, agents, nanciers, and lawyers to see transactions unfold more smoothly from 20 January 2022.
If the seller fails to comply with the notice the buyer is entitled to claim the reasonable cost of complying with the notice from the seller as a debt after settlement.
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A buyer is required to comply with notices to do work issued after contract unless the notice requires compliance pre settlement, in which case the seller must comply with the notice and can claim the reasonable costs incurred from the buyer as an adjustment at settlement.
This is a signi cant change to conveyancing practice and either party will be able to extend the settlement date at any time up to 4pm on the settlement date.
Unregistered easements
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The seller is not required to comply with a notice if the buyer requests the seller not to comply and indemni es the seller against all liability incurred for failing to comply.
There is a new right under which a buyer may terminate if infrastructure unrelated to delivery of services (gas, electricity, water, sewerage) to the Land pass through the Land and are not protected by a registered easement, Building Management
Conclusion So, there you have it, the major changes in the REIQ residential
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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
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
Queensland Country Womens 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
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
Being a part of a community can make us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves.
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Local Groups News There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires! Maleny Senior Citizens Notes January 2022
BUSY NEEDLES 13th and 27th (Welcome back ladies) INDOOR BOWLS 12th, 19th and 26th DROP IN … 14th, 21st and 28th COMMITTEE MEETING ……17th 830am at Lynda’s place. GENERAL MEETING …..24th 915am for 930am start. Once again we will start our year with an Australian themed morning. Sausage sizzle and sweet treats. The usual raf es, members draw and lucky door, etc
February 2022
BUSY NEEDLES 13th and 27th (Welcome back ladies) INDOOR BOWLS 12th, 19th and 26th DROP IN …
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COMMITTEE MEETING ……17th 830am at Lynda’s place. GENERAL MEETING …..24th 915am for 930am start. Once again we will start our year with an Australian themed morning. Sausage sizzle and sweet treats. The usual raf es, members draw and lucky door, etc
Maleny Calendar of Events 2022 Anzac Day Services 25 April Maleny RSL and Maple Street.
No Plans to Extend School Year
The Queensland Government Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says the 2022 school year won’t be extended, with revised lesson plans allowing the full curriculum to be delivered to Queensland students over the condensed semester. This means an extra week proposed for Term 4 will not be necessary. Almost 13 per cent of Queensland's 5-11 year olds have now received a Covid vaccine, with the state's Education Minister Grace Grace explaining there has been a positive response in the decision to delay the school year. Following talks with school principals and the Teachers Union Ms Grace now says that the planned extra week at the end of the 2022 school year would now not be needed. Education stakeholders say they can revise lesson plans to still cover the year’s subjects. For all latest updates for Queenslanders about Covid, restrictions, and vaccination information, please go to the Queensland Government’s website at: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/healthalerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status
Maleny Wood Expo 30 April - 2 May Maleny Showgrounds. Maleny Show 27 - 28 May Maleny Showgrounds Muscle on the Mountain 3 July Maleny Showgrounds.
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Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair. - Saturday October 1st, 2022. Find out more at: https://malenygardenclub.org/goe-2022/
Make Australia Make Again! If you want to live in a country that builds things you have to buy things that your country builds!
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Local Groups News There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!
Maleny Show Society - 2022 Show Personalities. programme The Maleny 2022 Agricultural Show will be held at the Maleny Show Grounds on Friday and Saturday the 27th and 28th May 2022. The Maleny Show Society has now opened entries for the Maleny 2022 Show Personalities. The new Show Personalities programme is replacing the previous Show Girl and Rural Ambassador sections. There are a number of categories for both males and females and also various aged categories.
is the 2022 signature event is a Show Personalities Afternoon Tea to be held at The Orangery in Maleny. Tickets for this event can now be purchased from the Maleny Show Of ce or by phone on (07) 5494 2008. To nd out about the Maleny Show Personality programme visit the web address: https://malenyshowsociety.org.au/show-personality/ For more information about the 2022 Maleny Show visit the web address: https://malenyshowsociety.org.au/ or visit theirFacebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/MalenyShowSociety
To showcase the new SHOW PERSONALITY programme, which
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Helen Gilmour-Walsh (0418) 163 118 or Tanya Pratten (0408) 341 407 or email: malenyshowsociety@bigpond.com
WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS! Maleny Trail park run every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606 Ukulele Group every Monday time TBA Pioneer Village Badminton every Monday 6.30-8.30 pm High School Activity Centre "Monday Balance" Every Monday take an hour out for yourself immersed in sound. Maleny RSL 4 - 5 pm Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon Pattemore House 15, Porters Lane Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL Club Acoustic Encore local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL Social Table Tennis all welcome Maleny High School Activity Centre Sundays 1 - 5 pm Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL Maleny PickleBall every Monday 6.30p.m. to 8.30p.m. Maleny High School Activities Centre. Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com
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Maleny Visitor Information Centre 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
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What’s in store at the RSL in 2022?
Maleny RSL has planned a fabulous line up of live entertainment for 2022. Along with their very popular Trivia Nights, they are all set to feature some great entertainment at the popular Diggers Bar Friday night dining each month! So make sure you get along for a lovely dinner and a some toetapping music. The RSL is super excited to be introducing their new chef, with a focus on an exciting Mediterranean menu, that commenced on 14th January. On other nights they will feature their regular Harpist, Jan and Tango, and Latin dancing on select dates. Check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RSLMalenySubBranch for all updates. All Maleny RSL events are family friendly and children are welcome.
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Friday 21st January – John May entertains 6.30pm Entrance $5
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Friday 18th February – Rhonnie. Singer/ songwriter 6.30pm Entrance $5
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Friday 25th March – Vix and the slick chicks 6.30pm Entrance $10
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Friday 22nd April – The Rubberbands 6.30pm Entrance - $5
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Friday 17th June – Baby Boomer Woodstock night. Ray & the Sunshines 6.30pm
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Club Acoustic - Maleny RSL Club Acoustic will be returning on the first Thursday in February – the 3rd. There are already some acts booked and will hope to see familiar faces in the audience. Any enquiries, especially regarding interest in being involved in Club Acoustic simply contact at - whitickerm@bigpond.com
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Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies Hardware - Farm Supplies - Pet Products - Garden - Fencing - Camping
Andrea & Mark Porter Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies is located in the centre of Maleny in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Thy offer good old fashioned service to your car for those heavy items. There is also ample parking at the front and pick up at the rear of the store.
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.
We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.
A wet summer is looming. Gardens are now springing to life as the days lengthen and the warm earth is now well watered…
Now is an ideal time to check out our new “Garden Section”
Coming into Summer - Camping Time!
Coleman Camping®: Inspiring connections between people and the outside since 1900. The Outside is Calling. Maleny Hardware + Rural Supplies stocks Coleman Camping Gear.
Don’t forget your favourite pet in 2022
We now have a new range of DOG BEDS, CRATES, dog, cat & bird accessories by Kazoo Pet Supplies. Kazoo Pet Supplies was founded to provide a better and more affordable option for Australian pet lovers. Their range of selected core dog, cat, bird and sh supplies is quickly expanding and we have a large selection of that range at Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies. Come on in and see our range, and whilst there you will be surprised to see our large range of other products.
To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site: https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products
Phone. 07 5494 2302
https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/ For a detailed list of products and services provided go to https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/products
31 Coral Street, Maleny Queensland 4552, Australia Like us on Facebook for up-to-date special offers and upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/Maleny-Hardware-Rural-Supplies-102339257834353/
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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top” “Sam attracts “A new bird”!
I am now taking dancing lessons - can you blame me?.
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ound this Gem the other day at Darwins Aviation Museum. It’s a Nomad Aircraft, which is one the RFDS used extensively as well as being the famous aircraft in the tv show RFDS from the 80s. Unfortunately they weren’t exactly very keen on selling it, one of the many planes they’re planning to hopefully restore someday. I had thoughts of making it into a proper RFDS trailer for my next adventure in a couple years. You can follow Sam’s adventures at: https://www.facebook.com/ thetravellingjackaroo
These two ladies reached out to me several months ago requesting advice on attaining sponsorship. Their plan, to drive around Australia teaching people to not only dance but to bring back a lot of old fashioned outback style waltzing and balls. As most of you know I’m a bit old fashioned myself and have been very supportive of their plan, and now that plan has become reality. Let’s get the word out there people. You know what to do (share the crap out of it). Not too many people willing to do this for charity
Here's to a cheeky-faced young Australian with a big heart and n even bigger dream. Bon voyage from Maleny, and safe travels Sam. You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo”
I take my hat off to them. Check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hoedownscountrytowns Their rst event is coming up in Toowoomba https://toowoombatickets.com.au/event/15051 Don’t miss it if you’re down that way.
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Be a real “Mate” Make sure that you look after your mates - Treat them all well!.
Sams proposed route - Maleny to Maleny!
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Maleny Police Station 1952 - 2017 How soon we forget - The Maleny Police Station in Maple Street, Maleny served the Maleny community from 1952 until 2017. On the 1st June 1952, Constable Tom Lugge was sent to take over until a permanent police of cer could be stationed at Maleny. Prior to this police patrolled the area from the Landsborough Police Station. The rst permanent police of cer, Senior Constable Thomas Williams took up of ce on the 1st September, 1952. Senior Constable Thomas Williams remained in Maleny until 1957 when he was promoted and replaced by Constable Joe Spooner. Constable Spooner is still well remembered by long time Maleny residents. The actual police station was initially on the left hand side verandah of the dwelling. His form of transport initially in Maleny was a BSA motorcycle and side-car. This remained until 1947 when the Queensland Police Department purchased some left hand Willeys Jeeps, ex Defence Department vehicles and one was assigned to Maleny. In 2017 the station was replaced by a new purpose built station in Macadamia Drive, Maleny.
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