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KENILWORTH _______________________ Large Easter Saturday crowds attended Kenilworth Cheese Wine & Food Fest 2017 – Cheese factory lower right and children’s playgrounds to the left of Charles Street.

Next year’s food fest is on 31 March 2018. www.kenilworthfoodfest.org.au

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COMMUNITY ________________________ IT’S A WRAP! KENILWORTH CHEESE, WINE & FOOD FEST 2017

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ow, what a day! This Easter Saturday’s annual food fest was just amazing with record crowds coming to Kenilworth to enjoy a tasty, fun-filled event in the country.

The committee would like to thank all of you who helped make the day such a great event.

Co-ordinator Graeme who directed the 40 stallholders to their sites and kept things running smoothly said, “Huge thanks to the volunteers who helped set up so early in the morning. We could not have managed without your help.

These volunteers also coped during the day with a very recalcitrant generator which kept us all on the run.”

Thank you Des, Dave, Dan and Col. The very popular all day Cheese Rolling competition was well managed by Jess, Delany, Joe, Ann and Bernie.

Lolie and Regina had their hands full keeping over 100 children in control at the Cheester Gold Egg Hunt.

Shirley judged the Easter Hat Parades, another very popular activity and those busy camels were run off their hooves.

At the Breakfast BBQ stall we again featured Jason and Pam, as chef and chief bottle washer, with Sue, Gwenda, Jill, Nina, Mary-Jane, Dot and Veronika holding the fort.

Lena, Mandy, Wendy and staff coped with the massive crowds in the cheese factory grounds. How did they do it!?

Great photos taken by our official photographer, Carol Gilmour from Kenilworth Realty and thank you to Yvonne for additional pictures.

At the end of the day when everyone is just about worn out, the volunteers who helped with the clean-up were really appreciated – big thanks also to Michelle and Bruce, who just got “stuck into it”.

We are very grateful for the willing support we received from the Kenilworth community organisations and businesses.

Thank you Kenilworth Country Foods, Kenilworth Garage, The Friendly Grocer, Kenilworth News, Top Cafe, Kenilworth Rural Supplies, Kobe’s of Whites Hill, Walker’s Farm, Kenilworth Hall Committee, Kenilworth SES and First Response, and Sunshine Coast Council Parks and Gardens team.

Thanks to Chef Peter Wolfe, from Cedar Creek Bush Food Farm for the cooking demonstrations, enjoyed by all.

To Cr Greg Rogerson and Sunshine Coast Council staff for their support and State MP Peter Wellington for use of the marquees.

The Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest not only promotes our local Mary Valley produce, but brings customers to local businesses and gives the opportunity to community groups to raise funds and build community awareness through various hands-on activities.

For example the school P&C ran a parking area, Kenilworth First Responders gave CPR demonstrations and the town Auxiliary Fire Brigade were able to conduct a recruitment drive.

SES were on hand for traffic control, which was greatly appreciated. Other community groups and individuals, not involved directly with the food fest were able to take advantage of the huge crowd we attracted and had stalls in the main street to raise much needed funds.

We look forward to the next Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest as this will be our 10th year – as usual it’s free entry and a time to celebrate – Easter Saturday 31 March 2018.

Because of the record crowd that found Kenilworth the place to be on Easter Saturday, we learned some valuable lessons for the future and will keep on improving our family friendly experience for everyone. Only 325 sleeps to go!

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THANKS FROM STALLHOLDERS “Hello Graeme, Just wanted to say thank you for another wonderful day at Kenilworth, the volunteers and happy helpers were fantastic and everything went off without a hitch. The grounds in the Cheese factory looked beautiful and wasn’t the weather perfect!

Great crowds and happy stallholders as we were all very busy. We love your town and we are going to come and stay for a few days when it is not school holidays!”

Catherine Marsh, Main Squeeze Orange Juice “Hi Graeme, I just want to say thanks very much for a great day on Saturday. The atmosphere was terrific and the layout worked well. We sold out of all food by the end of the day, and had brought more than originally planned for. By the time we packed down you had just driven off with a trailer so I couldn’t thank you in person.

We would love to come back again next year, so could you please keep us on the email list as we are keen starters.”

Steve Rostron, The Divine Comfort Kitchen

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KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE

ongratulations to the organising committee of the Kenilworth Cheese Food and Wine festival, what a great event. The Kenilworth First Responders enjoyed the day as well as doing a public CPR awareness demonstration which is sponsored by the Queensland Ambulance Service.

Over 70% of CPR is initiated in the home. The main goal of the demonstrations is to give people a better understanding of the life saving techniques involved in the delivery of CPR. It was wonderful to see so many members of the public showing their support. Thank you to all the Responders for their dedication and giving so freely of their time on the day. All inquiries to Hans Schinkel 5472 3569, President KFR.

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his year, the Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest on Easter Saturday was just amazing with record crowds coming to Kenilworth to enjoy a day in the country.

As with any successful event, there is always a band of willing volunteers who work hard on the day and a very small but dedicated committee who work through the months beforehand.

The ‘Food Fest’ group is a sub-committee of the Chamber of Commerce and to this small group the Chamber says a very big “Thank you” for an event which brings so much to our local economy and promotes our town. Well done!

This festival not only promotes local Mary Valley producers but brings customers to our township’s businesses and gives an opportunity to community groups to raise funds through various activities. For example, the school P&C ran a parking area and the SES organised traffic control. We sincerely thank both for these important services.

Local Kenilworth service groups – the SES, the Rural Fire Brigade and the First Responders are also beneficiaries as the Food Fest Committee donates to these worthy groups.

The First Responders were on hand at the Food Fest giving CPR demonstrations. The Queensland Fire Service was also there showing the latest equipment.

To all who helped in any way and to all who participated in Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Fest 2017, we give sincere thanks for their part in making this event so successful.

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KENILWORTH INFORMATION CENTRE NEEDS A FEW FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS

ue to several members moving east/north/home we are in need of more volunteers to help fill out the roster for manning the Information Centre for the coming year. This is not a particularly difficult role and doesn’t require a lot of time commitment. It is however, essential to allow us to continue to provide valuable information to visitors and community. If you are looking for an opportunity to help and are able to get to the Centre on a permanent or casual basis then this is your opportunity.

(This is probably the easiest and least time consuming way to help out in your community. Much appreciated!)

E enquire@kenilworthinfocentre.org.au Call into the Centre or telephone 5446 0122.

A Sunshine Coast Council grant helps support the Info Centre’s yearly operational expenses.

CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

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aster services on Maundy Thursday at St John Bosco’s, Good Friday at St Luke’s and Easter Day services at both churches were very well attended. It was lovely to see so many visitors attending.

A farewell service for Fr Harry Reuss and Mrs Gillian Reuss as they ended their tenure in the Maleny Anglican Parish was held at St Luke’s on Saturday 22 April. Kenilworth parishioners presented Fr Harry with a platter of Kenilworth cheeses.

St George’s Day was celebrated at Maleny on 23 April where Maleny parishioners bade Fr Harry and Gillian farewell at a morning tea, giving them with a hand carved ‘Comfort and Joy’ Cross, made by Jim Svensen.

Rev’d Jeanette Jamieson, was commissioned as Maleny parish priest at St George’s on Friday 5 May with Bishop Jeremy Greaves celebrating.

Sadly, the Uniting Church has ceased holding services in Kenilworth due to the busy work load of the Rev’d Catherine Solomon. We thank Rev’d Catherine for her inspiring ministry in Kenilworth and we’ll miss her. However, we hope she can visit us now and then.

Lenten studies proved popular and rewarding with very interesting readings and discussions. All who attended felt enriched by their studies.

Cheerio till next month.

Annual General Meeting of the Kenilworth & District Historical Association Inc.

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1904 ENTERTAINMENT AT ‘YAHOO CREEK’

n page four of the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser published 7 October, 1904 it was reported in the ‘Yahoo Creek’ news:-

“I saw an account of the dance given by Mrs J. McGinn of Fig Tree Farm, Kenilworth published in the Chronicle last week and perceived that it did not describe the dresses worn by the ladies. Now I do not think that is doing justice to the fair sex to omit that part of the performance and as I was one of the number whose lot it was to be present I have taken pity on them and herewith give a short description of the costumes worn:Mrs J. McGinn nice white muslin costume which became her exceedingly; Mrs Sims, costume of white muslin with blue silk trimmings; Mrs Pearce nice *Holland costume daintily trimmed with cream lace; Mrs Sharry, neat black costume; Mrs Dellit, white muslin costume, nicely tucked; Mrs Sutton, nice white muslin costume; Mrs H. Pickering, costume of pale cream muslin; Mrs E. Pickering, neat black skirt with white blouse; Mrs C. Fritz a costume of Holland trimmed with white braid; Mrs F. Goertz, neat white costume; Mrs P.J. Murtagh, black silk voile skirt with nice white evening blouse; Miss Batty, black cloth skirt, silk trimming with cream tucked silk evening blouse; Miss Pearce pretty white muslin costume; Miss A. Pearce, black skirt with pale blue blouse; Miss T. Purdon, very dainty fawn silk costume; Miss A. Purdon, neat pale cream silk costume; Miss Jorgenson, black skirt with white muslin blouse; Miss Lickefett, white muslin costume.

I think all who were present at the dance will agree with me that in regard to an evening’s enjoyment it was most enjoyable, but unfortunately towards the latter end it was marred by a few youthful lads who had imbibed something a little stronger than soap. The catering was all that could be desired and Mr and Mrs McGinn deserve great praise for the manner for which it was carried out.”

Historic Note: Yahoo Creek was the original name on maps of Gheerulla Creek. The district was known as Yahoo Creek for electoral purposes until 1910.

Fig Tree Farm was taken up by John McGinn in 1891 (their family home is pictured above), and is on the Eumundi side of Weaning Paddock Hill adjoining Paulger Road.

Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc. * The Holland name was applied to any fine, plainwoven linens imported from Europe, and particularly from the Netherlands.

MOY POCKET RAINFALL ‒ APRIL 2017 by Graham Brennan This April 2017 we had 9mm. The driest April since 2008 which had 7mm and the driest of any month since August 2013 that had no rain.

April last year 21mm. 16 year average for April 81mm. There were five days of rain. 16 year average is 12 days of rain.

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ell, what’s Kenilworth Arts Council been up to this month ? Yes, a bit more COUNCIL “This and That”!

It was lovely to see Growers and Makers Markets in the Town Park on Easter Sunday where visitors were able to stroll through and linger at the variety of stalls – always something creative to buy – a change from mass production.

Planning is well under way for the big event, Kenilworth ArtsFest in September/October. Brochures and entry forms will be available soon and you can keep up to date on the KAC web page.

• Former Kenilworth resident and gallery owner, Birgit Kehr will be presenting a photographic exhibition at the ArtsFest, looking at “Kenilworth Then and Now” to co-incide with the 50th Anniversary of the naming of the Sunshine Coast.

While the name conjures up “the coast”, not all the activity happens there. The Hinterland, especially Kenilworth, has plenty to offer.

• Calling all members and friends – remember our members and friends “Hello, How Are You?” morning tea at the KAC building on Tuesday 16 May at 10am. Bring a plate to share, if you wish.

We will have a ‘Bring and Buy’ so bring along art and craft items or plants to sell (at very reasonable prices, of course!)

There might even be a raffle and a lucky door prize.

• A Sunshine Coast Poetry Trail is being set up with the Big Fig Tree at Little Yabba one of the key viewing spots.

OK – what’s that all about? The Big Fig Tree will feature in a sculpture being put in place along with a poetry pathway.

This is also happening at Maleny near the golf club and Montville at Russell Park. Kenilworth Arts Council and Yabbaloumba Retreat are the sponsors for the Little Yabba Creek Poetry Trail.

And speaking of poetry, a poetry competition for adults and children will be included in this year’s ArtsFest. Topics will include any aspect of Kenilworth and district and own choice. Here’s your chance to wax lyrical! Maybe a limerick or a Haiku, perhaps?

• A very pleasant morning was spent in Shona and Jim’s garden at Kenilworth House on 28 April as part of the Garden Club’s programme. Shona’s garden is really a work of art – so beautiful that visitors think it is a park and some have actually had a picnic there amongst the flowers and shrubs!

If you are interested in joining the Garden Club and perhaps offering your garden for a visit, please let Mary-Jane know, via Kenilworth Arts Council. Lisa, our secretary, is in the office on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

Don’t forget the Bastille Day dinner at Kenilworth Hotel on Saturday 15 July. We’re still looking for cancan dancers – auditions soon!

Well, there you are – a bit of this and a bit of that.

Until next time, Kenilworth Arts Council www.kenilwortharts.org.au

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The Draft Environment and Liveability Strategy will guide growth and shape the Sunshine Coast for future generations. The draft strategy focuses on ways to preserve the natural environment while enabling a good quality of life for all residents in an accessible and well-connected built environment. Visit council’s website to have your say.

Complete survey, win prizes!

If you're aged 12 - 24 it’s time to speak up. Complete the Youth Participation Survey and help create a new Youth Action Plan focused on youth engagement and decision making opportunities for young people. Complete the survey on council’s website before May 31.

Enjoy the latest exhibition Head down to Caloundra Regional Gallery and enjoy Re-view: Selected works from the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. The exhibition includes artworks from the rst 11 years of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize.

Exhibition closes Sunday, June 18.

The Discovery Centre is waiting Visit the new Mary Cairncross Rainforest Discovery Centre. Take a stroll on the elevated boardwalk, enrich your mind at the education centre and get up close to the Cairncross creepy crawlies.

Velothon is coming to Australia A four day road cycling experience for professional and amateur riders, Velothon Sunshine Coast, is coming to Australia for the rst time from July 13 – 16. To nd out if it’s coming to your area and for details on info sessions visit council's website.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 18 May, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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HEY’RE green, keen – and about to make an environmental difference to the Mary River.

The Federal government has approved a Green Army to halt erosion along the river’s crumbling banks at Kenilworth.

Young volunteers will plant a tall, densely tufted and deeply rooted grass species called vetiver at a trial site abutting private land.

Many metres of the Mary River’s banks have been collapsing, causing tonnes of silt to travel downstream through the Mary Valley and into the Great Sandy Strait at Hervey Bay. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the Mary River was a beautiful waterway that needed protection.

“I visited after the recent rainfall from Ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie and it was a reminder how captivating the river is,” said Mr O’Brien.

“Preventing erosion also respects the rights of property owners along the Mary River who are losing their land into the river. Planting the grass will help hold back the banks and make them stable.”

The Green Army Project gives Australians aged 17 to 24 valuable training and experience while providing benefits to the local environment.

Sunshine Coast Council is the project host, with the work co-ordinated by Conservation Volunteers Australia.

Councillor Greg Rogerson (above left with Ted) said the Sunshine Coast region was doing its bit to ensure the health of the Mary River for towns downstream.

“We’re stepping up to the plate. We have a big environmental responsibility even though we only have 10% of the Mary River in our region, we’re at the start of it and every bit of erosion washes downstream.”

Right across Australia, the Green Army has made a real difference to the environment through projects such as restoring and protecting habitat, weeding, planting, cleaning up creeks and rivers and restoring cultural heritage places.

It is Australia’s largest-ever voluntary team dedicated to environmental action.

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EX-TC DEBBIE GRANTS FOR SUNSHINE COAST RESIDENTS

unshine Coast residents affected by recent wild weather can now access grants for hardship, repairs, and essential services.

Joint Federal-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) funding has been extended to include the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, following ex TC Debbie’s destruction in late March 2017.

Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said individuals, families, businesses, primary producers, not-for-profit groups and councils are eligible for grants which include: • Immediate hardship: for food, clothing and emergency accommodation, up to $180 for individuals, $900 families.

• Loss of essential services for more than five days, $150 for individuals and up to $750 for families.

• Repair and replacement of uninsured household contents, up to $1765 for individuals or $5300 families (income tested) • Cost to repair home structural damage to homes, up to $10,995 individuals and $14,685 families (income tested).

• Safety and reconnection, up to $5000 towards safety inspection and repair of essential services (income tested).

Mr O’Brien urged people to apply for grants as they attempted to repair and recover.

“Other parts of Queensland and northern NSW were harder hit than the Sunshine Coast but nevertheless the rain and the wind did some severe damage locally,” said Mr O’Brien.

“There are a lot of people on the coast who are genuinely hurting because of the weather and it’s good that our part of the world is now eligible for assistance.”

Information can be accessed from Federal and State government websites: https://www.disasterassist.gov.au/ (Federal) https://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/ (State)

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MARY VALLEY ARTS ___________ BIG PRIZES ON OFFER AS MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL CELEBRATES G150

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n Open Award of $2500 and total prize money topping $8000 are expected to draw high quality entries at the 2017 Mary Valley Art Festival in the Mary Valley.

A new Heritage Art section will celebrate the region’s G150 year – the 150th anniversary of the founding date of the Gympie township.

With $1000 up for grabs, artists can enter a new painting that reflects the life and times (culture) of the last 150 years - in the Gympie and Mary Valley region. The Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce has sponsored this new category.

The festival kicks off with a gala opening night on June 29 at the Imbil Public Hall, and is followed by open viewing from June 30 to July 2, finishing with the popular People’s Choice Awards and closing ceremony on July 2.

Major sponsor Bendigo Bank has demonstrated their support of the festival by increasing their Open Award contribution, and Twin Bunya Park and Bush Haven both return as festival partners. New sponsor Thunderbird Demolitions has given $500 for the People’s Choice Award.

The lucrative festival already draws entries from throughout South-East Queensland and spokeswoman Heinke Butt said it was really lifting the bar this year.

President of Mary Valley Artlink, the community organisation which hosts the art festival, she said the $2500 Open Award took the competition to a whole new level.

And the decision to offer naming rights to major sponsors meant the financial supporters of the festival received great value for their money.

The festival committee has worked hard to develop the weekend with something for everyone, and will include a curator’s talk on the Friday night with Megan Williams from the USC art gallery, workshops including drawing with the award-winning Brett A Jones and live music.

Kandanga artist Holly Hughes will return with a unique new art concept – using ultra violet paint on surfboards to celebrate our underwater wildlife.

Holly is a repeat winner at the art festival and this year received funding under the Regional Arts Development Fund through Gympie Regional Council for this demonstration.

Entry forms for the art festival are now available through the usual outlets and online at www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au Entries close on June 15.

There is a $600 first prize for the Ron Jeffery Landscape category, with $400 prizes in other categories: 3D, Novice, Animalia, Still Life, Human Form/Portraitures, Drawing, Natural Flora and Abstract.

Phone 0409 382 868 for all enquiries or please email Heinke at info@maryvalleyartfestival.com.au

Pictured Kandanga artist Holly Hughes at work.

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ART MARKET IN THE PADDOCK, POMONA

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he Old Railway Station Gallery will hold an Art Market in the Paddock on Saturday 27 May – 9am to 1pm.

This popular market is an opportunity to meet local artists and to buy work direct from the artist at an affordable price.

There will be many stalls exhibiting original paintings, drawings, ceramics, woodwork and more. Nothing will be priced over $100, with all proceeds going to the artists.

For those interested in participating, more details available on the website www.pomonartgallery.com/coming-up or from the gallery, 10 Station Street, Pomona, telephone 5485 2950.

• Deadline for stallholder applications is 24 May 2017.

NEW WORK AT THE GALLERY – GIFTS FOR MUM With the change in seasons and weather we are moving into Winter, there is a whole new display of art in our Signal and Station Masters Room.

Beautiful colours to brighten your house, fantastic ceramics and gift cards for when you need something lovely for your mum. On now until end of June.

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS IN MAY 20 May – Eco dye workshop in the Banana Shed.

24-26 May – John Newman drawing workshop. www.pomonartgallery.com

FIRST-TIME EXHIBITION ‘IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER’ The works of artist Ann White will go on public display for the first time in the Carriage Exhibition Room from 22 April until 24 May, 2017.

She has mostly honed her considerable skills either in her home studio in Pomona or while travelling in exotic locations of the world.

Her very first public exhibition features a range of figurative works in acrylic, oil, pen and ink and mixed media. The subjects are often still life, with the occasional surprise.

The exhibition is called “The Common Thread of Beauty”, a reference to the one element these works have common.

Ann has been inspired by the patterns and shapes of subjects as diverse as vintage china, the colours in an Indian scarf, the symmetry of a building, fruit and flowers picked from a hinterland garden or the unexpected discoveries made during adventures in India, Africa and Cuba.

“Some of my favourite things are travel, the garden, and finding vintage and antique treasures,” Ann said.

“I very often use these as inspiration for my work. They are such rich sources of beauty and painting or drawing them allows me to enjoy them even more.”

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ntries are now open for two art prizes that will be showcased at Caloundra Regional Gallery in 2017.

Local artists and those who specialise in realistic Australian bird art can now submit their entries for the Local Artists – Local Content and Holmes Art Prizes.

Now in its fourth year, the popular Local Artists – Local Content Art Prize is open to any artist living on the Sunshine Coast and the content of the artist’s work must be related to the Sunshine Coast.

Arts Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said the Local Artists – Local Content Art Prize was an important showcase for local talent and an increasingly significant exhibition on the Sunshine Coast’s arts calendar.

“The Friends of the Regional Gallery Caloundra have done a fantastic job working with the gallery staff to create this art prize specifically for our local artists,” Cr Baberowski said.

“What’s most important, is that that the art prize and finalist exhibition encourages local artists to produce new works, and this can be an important step in developing an artist’s body of work and reputation.”

Friends of the Caloundra Regional Gallery president Marie Piggott said they were thrilled to work with Caloundra Regional Gallery in presenting this popular exhibition.

“The Local Artists – Local Content art prize gives our talented artists an opportunity to showcase their skills in a regional gallery, to be recognised by the Sunshine Coast community and achieve a possible sale of their work,” Ms Pigott said.

“This year, thanks to support from our wonderful sponsors, we have been are able to increase the individual prizes from $1000 to $1500 each for Best Oil or Acrylic, Best Watercolour, Best Mixed/Other Medium and Best 3-D. The Best of Show winner will receive $3000.” Entries close on June 30 and the winners announced at the gala opening on 6 October at Caloundra Regional Gallery.

• Also open for entries is the Holmes Acquisitive Art Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Birdlife, the only bird art prize in Australia.

Entry is open to any Australian resident.

Dr Gary Holmes, founder of the art prize, has increased the prizes in 2017 to $15,000 for first prize and added four additional prizes for excellence of $1000 each.

• A Junior Realistic Australian Bird Art Prize of $500 has been added for secondary students to be judged by one of

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The junior prize winner will be a part of the exhibition of the 40 finalists to be held at Caloundra Regional Gallery from 8 November. Entries for the Holmes Art Prize close on June 30.

Local Artists-Local Content is sponsored by Mary Henzell Investments, Stuart and Kylie Border from Local Agents Caloundra, Geoff Lyons, Solicitor and Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle. For all terms and conditions of entry, visit the gallery website https://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au You can also follow Caloundra Regional Gallery on Facebook and Instagram.

Owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Council, Caloundra Regional Gallery in 22 Omrah Ave is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm.

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e-View exhibition at the Caloundra Regional Gallery in 22 Omrah Ave until 18 June 2017 – selected works from the Sunshine Coast Art Collection surveys artworks acquired through the first 11 years of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize alongside other significant acquisitions. The exhibition includes generous donations of artworks made by previous Sunshine Coast Art Prize winners Tony Albert, Michael Cook, David Fairbairn and Scott Redford.

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MARY VALLEY ______________________ INAUGURAL UNPLUGGED – HIKE FOR LIFE!

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ichard Butt has climbed mountains for fun, but the biggest hurdle of his life was overcoming blood cancer in a two-year battle.

He has jumped that hurdle with the support of wife Heinke, many friends, fellow cancer patients and the Leukaemia Foundation. After months of commuting for treatment and short-term accommodation in Brisbane, he can now enjoy his Mary Valley farm in good health.

The experience left him wanting to give something back to the sector, which receives no direct government support, and ‘Unplugged – Hike for Life’ was born.

The hike kicked off this April, with a group of 10 participants walking the 65-kilometre Cradle Mountain Overland track in Tasmania.

The group, also known as Unplugged, are Leukaemia Bone Marrow transplant survivors, carers, a physio therapist (also a survivor) as well as a film and camera crew who will capture the hike on film to create a motivational documentary record for those recently diagnosed, their families and to continue to bring awareness via the many media streams.

Heinke Butt said being diagnosed with Leukaemia and facing the prospect of undertaking a bone marrow transplant was a scary prospect for Richard, and for so many like him.

“You really don’t know what life is going to be like post the procedure,” she said.

“So this group of transplant recipients has decided to not let their past get in the way of having a bright future.”

Unplugged was formed to provide hope for survivors of Bone Marrow Transplants.

▲ Richard Butt – right – with fellow hikers Suzanne, Rob, Heinke and Dave Heinke again: “There truly is a life after transplant. The group aims, amongst many things, is to promote the wellbeing of survivors and their carers, raise awareness of the bone marrow registry and raise vital funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, who support patients and families through their treatments.“ Blood cancer is the third biggest cause of death in Queensland and Australia, and many who are diagnosed with Leukaemia require a bone marrow transplant.

In Australia awareness of how simple it is for individuals to register to be a Bone Marrow Donor, is extremely low.

The great thing about donating your life saving cells to a Bone Marrow Transplant recipient, is that it is as simple as a blood transfusion. No invasive surgery is required, and you can help someone in need whilst still being alive.

In addition to raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, Unplugged is seeking donations to support the funding of the hikers as well as the making of a motivational documentary record for those recently diagnosed, their families and to continue to bring awareness via the many media streams.

Visit http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/unplugged or follow/donate www.facebook.com/unpluggedhikeforlife/

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GourMAY DATES ____________________ EXPLORE, TASTE AND EXPERIENCE THE GYMPIE REGION DURING THE MONTH OF GOURMAY

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oodies from far and wide need to get their taste buds ready with the whole month of May dedicated to celebrating the Gympie Region’s delicious local produce, dining and food experiences.

GourMay – Eat Local Month was launched at the Gympie Town Centre Growers Market, Wednesday 3 May in Memorial Park Gympie.

There were cooking demonstrations featuring tasty ways with our local produce by Gympie Region’s official Food and Food Tourism Ambassador, Matt Golinski, and it was broadcasted by Nugget and Al of Zinc 96.1.

Gympie Regional Council’s Mayor Mick Curran said “the Gympie Region is a vibrant contributor to Queensland’s food and agribusiness sector and Eat Local Month is an opportunity for our residents and businesses to showcase and celebrate all that we have to offer.

It is a fantastic opportunity to promote our region as a key destination for food related tourism and major events in Queensland and initiatives like these demonstrate how productive, creative and diverse our region is.”

Over May there will be a fresh menu of activities catering to all ages and tastes including the month’s signature event the 5Chefs Long Table Lunch, Goomeri Pumpkin Festival, Gympie Show, Gympie Garden Expo and much more.

Restaurants in the region are also getting on board and will be displaying the Gympie Gold Regional Produce symbol on menus and signature GourMAY dishes that celebrate the theme of explore, taste and experience.

“This is your chance to support local farmers, producers and businesses in the region in true farm to fork style,” he said.

What has been shared here is just a small piece of the pie so go to www.gympieregionalproduce.com.au or follow @GympieRegionalProduce on Facebook or call Gympie Council’s Economic Development Team on 1300 307 800.

• Paella in the Paddock 7, 14, 21 and 28 May at Cooloola Berries.

Get a group together and enjoy the weekly paella in the paddock, live music, wine and seasonal menu available.

Alfresco and dining room options. Time 1pm to 4pm.

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• Lazy Sunday Lunch (Mother’s Day) 14 May at Amamoor Lodge.

Five course set menu, mid-day meal on Amamoor Lodge verandah featuring Mary Valley and Gympie Region produce. Relaxed country setting, friendly service to communal tables of eight to ten. BYO alcohol, soft drinks available for purchase. Cost $85 per person. Time 12 noon.

At Amamoor Lodge, 368 Kandanga-Amamoor Road.

Bookings essential 5484 3500. Limited numbers.

• 5Chefs Long Table Lunch 27 May – the signature event of Eat Local Month.

Acclaimed chef and Gympie region Food and Food Tourism Ambassador Matt Golinski will lead a team of renowned local and Sunshine Coast chefs to present a five course degustation experience featuring the best of delicious Gympie region produce.

Book your ticket to savour the culinary delights of the region with friends, meet the producers, hear from chef Matt Golinski and celebrate in GourMAY style!

Cost $100 per person.

Time 11.30am to 3pm.

At Kandanga Hall, Main Street, Kandanga. Book online at – www.eventbrite.com.au/5-cheflong-table-lunch Ticket includes drink on arrival, five course meal and entertainment.

Licensed event. For any enquiries contact us – 1300 307 800 or email economicdevelopment@gympie.qld.gov.au • Picnic in the Paddock 28 May at Kandanga Farm Store Local produce based afternoon tea and activities for the whole family.

Cost $15 per person or $50 per family. Time 2.30pm.

At Kandanga Farm Store, Main Street, Kandanga.

Bookings – www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kandanga-farm-store-picnic-inthe-paddock Information: Bring a hat and sunscreen.

Car parking available. The event is wheelchair friendly with accessible parking and facilities.

• Harvest Dinner and Forum 29 May at Mary Valley Country Harvest Cooperative.

The Harvest Dinner and Forum is a great event part of the Summer School, and will this year prepared using local produce by Hungry Feel Eating House (Buderim).

Chris White (Hungry Feel owner/chef, and coordinator of the Urban Food Street project) will join a panel of guest speakers for a lively dinner discussion.

Cost $40 per person. Time 6.30pm to 9.30pm “Family farming for the future” is the topic of this year’s Summer School. Learn about local food distribution and marketing, quality assurance and accreditation, managing soil health and pest management, seedling production, landscape management, and more.

Develop a written property management plan and record keeping programme.

Cost $50 for one day or $95 for two days.

Time 9am to 5.30pm at Kandanga Hall, Main St, Kandanga.

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C OMMUNITY ________________________ MARY VALLEY STAGS SECURE FUNDING AND SPONSORSHIP

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he Mary Valley Stags have won their first three games and the players aren’t the only ones lighting up the field with the club recently securing both a major sponsor as well as funding for new lighting, dugouts, a canteen and a storage shed at the club’s home grounds.

The rugby league club VP Aaron Parker said he couldn’t have been happier with how 2017 had kicked off with the club enjoying great outcomes both on the field and off.

“There’s a great energy at the club as we’ve enjoyed some early wins, have re-signed Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex as our major sponsor and have secured over $170,000 in funding and sponsorship to upgrade and build on our facilities at the ground,” said Mr Parker.

“Anyone who operates as part of a club knows how valuable community support is and we’re in a very fortunate position given the generosity of the businesses in our area. It’s thanks to local champions like Matthew Sample of Stirling’s that we are able to manage the ever-increasing running costs of the club such as insurances, uniforms and administrative support.”

“We are very grateful for Matthew’s ongoing support and his passion to get behind the local community and we hope to host a Stags game at the Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Centre in Imbil in the near future to showcase the impressive facility he is creating in our region.”

“We have also secured major funding to undertake a number of upgrades to our Kandanga fields at Jack Spicer Oval, including players’ dugouts; a storage shed and canteen; and the holy grail of new lighting which will allow us to host night fixtures.”

The club has successfully been awarded funding for these upgrades through the Queensland Government’s ‘Get Playing Spaces’ programme, from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the QRL Central Division while Gympie Regional Council has completed significant works to ensure the club as access to sufficient power to run the lights.

Mr Parker said the new facilities were partly completed with installation of the lights commencing soon.

“We have completed the new storage shed, canteen and dugouts and weather permitting the installation of the lights will commence on 10 April with the switch expected to be flicked by the end of the month.

“We have also had generous donations in materials and labour from local supporters, Boral Quarries and Gordon Maudsley Construction without whom we couldn’t have achieved the great outcomes we have for our club.”

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Also on Saturday 22 April, club members Alice, Jodi, Catriona and Amaya all went to a training day at Burpengary Cross Country Course with some Mooloolah Valley members as a combined event for both clubs. They had the entire course to themselves. A very good day was had by all. They finished just after 2.00pm, because they were all exhausted and so were their horses.

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COMMUNITY ________________________ COUNTING ON ANIMAL CRUELTY? NATIONAL STATISTICS ON ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH

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he results for 2015 (most recent available) have been collated by Humane Research Australia and show that the number of animals used in research (and documented) is 7,349,231 (up from 5,195,329 the previous year).

However the figure is very conservative as it does not take into consideration those animals used in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, ACT and the Northern Territory as these figures have not been made available. Going by the most recent obtainable statistics for these states the total number of animals used is closer to over 10.27 million.

This has been the highest number of animals recorded since 2007 (which was 11,482,441). However, the high number is largely due to NSW counting 4,123,049 native animals in environmental studies which involved observation only.

The procedures ranged from ‘Observational studies involving minor interference’ to ‘Major physiological challenge’, ‘Production of genetically modified animals’ and ‘Death as an end point’.

Helen Marston, CEO, Humane Research Australia: “The extrapolation of data from animals to humans can be dangerously misleading due to anatomic, genetic and metabolic differences. It is therefore not the most efficacious method of medical research. Australia should be investing in the development and validation of more humane and scientifically valid research methods – as occurs in Europe and the United States.

“Today’s researchers carry a huge responsibility. Their work affects a great many lives – not only those animals they may choose or choose not to use – but many terminally-ill human patients who are looking toward cures. They don’t care whether a cancer drug works on a mouse, or diabetes can be cured in a monkey. These ongoing promises only taunt them with false hope. These people need real cures. Unfortunately this will not happen unless we let go of antiquated methodologies that rely on data from a different species.”

A full breakdown is available at www.humaneresearch.org.au/statistics/statistics_2015 Additional info: • In Victoria, 1,068,034 animals were used • In New South Wales, 6,121,303 animals were used • In Tasmania, 159854 animals were used Of those animals used in 2015 that were reported (by only three states): • 24,920 (0.34%) were in the ‘Death as end point category’ The aim of experiments in this category requires the animal(s) to die unassisted, i.e. not euthanased, as death is ‘a critical measure of the experimental treatment’. For example, toxicological experiments such as the LD50 test, in which animals are forced to ingest, inhale, be exposed to, or be injected with a particular substance up until the point where 50% of the animals die. The test is generally conducted without anesthesia or pain relief due to concern that they would alter test results.

• 107,025 (1.46%) were in the ‘Major physiological challenge’ category Experiments in this category require the animal(s) to remain conscious for some or all of the procedure. There is interference with the animal’s physiological or psychological processes. The challenge causes a moderate or large degree of pain/distress, which is not quickly or effectively alleviated. Examples include causing major infection, or artificially inducing cancer, without pain alleviation; isolation or environmental deprivation for extended periods; and monoclonal antibody production in mice.

• 1,113,503 (15.15%) were in the ‘Minor conscious intervention category Experiments in this category require the animal(s) to

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be subjected to minor procedures that would normally not require anaesthesia or analgesia, but can cause some distress. Examples include tail tipping and toe clipping; injections and blood sampling; minor dietary or environmental deprivation; trapping and euthanasia for collection of specimens; and stomach tubing, branding or disbudding (removing the horns from a young animal).

• 7,205 dogs were used in experiments • 2,780 cats were used in experiments • 382 primates were used in experiments While some states provide timely annual animal use reports, others have five-year delays, or don’t even collect statistics at all. Due to the difficulty in obtaining statistics, and discrepancies in data provided, it is difficult to create an accurate picture of the national use of animals in research and teaching. Hence, HRA’s figures usually represent very conservative numbers of total animal use.

Helen Marston, Humane Research Australia

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BREEDERS SHARING THE LOVE?

any bird breeders have argued that there is no “overpopulation” of parrots because they are still able to sell the birds they raise. However, the same can be said of purebred cat and dog breeders. The reason for this is that despite the well-recognised overpopulation of cats and dogs in this country, there still exists a market for purebred animals – especially puppies and kittens. Likewise, there continues to be a market for certain types of captive birds – including young or baby birds. This is driven by the marketing myth that the young bird or even unweaned bird will guarantee a better pet thus creating a demand for young birds to ensure continued sales in a market that is over-saturated with older birds of every variety.

There is no regulation governing the breeding and selling of birds. Aviculturists have been unwilling to self-regulate and large, substandard production parrot breeding facilities and back-yard breeders can often operate undetected by the public eye. Sadly, here in Australia, as elsewhere, the pet trade continues to treat flighted animals as mere moneymaking commodities to peddle for profit. Caged birds are routinely denied socialisation, exercise, and even basic veterinary care.

While birds are shown to be adaptable, captive-bred birds have also been known to *“lose their minds” due to the overwhelming stress of confinement in an unnatural and uncomfortable environment and loneliness.

Breeders of all animals, pet/produce stores and internet sites fuel the companion animal overpopulation crisis by bringing more animals into a world that is already bursting at the seams with unwanted ones. Every newborn puppy, kitten or bird means that there is one home fewer for one of these animals awaiting adoption in an animal shelter.

We can all contribute to restoring some sort of balance with pet ownership. By adopting an animal from a shelter or parrot rescue centre we can help restore some semblance of balance among the populations of unwanted animals.

By not supporting the breeders we can reduce the numbers of animals being produced and give hope to the lost ones who need loving and forever homes. The desperation and helplessness in the eyes of an impounded caged bird, dog or cat that has lost contact with a safe world is heartbreaking.

We may well ask where is the love as millions of pets suffer the senseless horror of abandonment and violent death? *Reference Bradshaw, G.A., Yenkosky, J., & McCarthy, E. (2009). Avian affective dysregulation: Psychiatric models and treatment for parrots in captivity. Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians. 28th Annual Conference, Minnesota. www.avianwelfare.org/issues/unweaned.html

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GYMPIE ELECTORATE WIDE SURVEY RESULTS

ost of living, law and order, and university frustration top the poll in Gympie electorate wide survey Member for Gympie, Tony Perrett, said that almost 1,000 residents responded to his Biggest Community Survey which covered a wide range of issues including cost of living, jobs and the economy, roads, education, communities, health, and agriculture.

“Out of a possible 40 responses residents identified their top ten concerns as cost of living, the impact of government policies and debt, law and order issues and the Government’s refusal to lease an empty and unused TAFE building to the University of the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Perrett said.

“Specific concerns were: dissatisfaction with lifting the freeze in family car registration (86%); that government policies directly impact the cost of living (87%); concerns with ever increasing government debt (84%); and that the debt is affecting the cost of living (83%).

“Law and order also came under the spotlight with 93% of respondents calling for tougher measures for both dangerous sex offenders and domestic violence offences; tougher penalties for anti-social and drunken violence (87%); and being tougher on juvenile offenders (85%).

“84% of residents expressed support for the expansion of the University of the Sunshine Coast by leasing an empty and unused TAFE building at the site.

“While there were no questions relating to local government more than 75% of respondents identified matters directly relating to Council. Many residents said that they feel like the cost of living has increased beyond wage growth over the last five years (81%); that the high state debt is a problem (82%); and that increasing rates and government charges have meant that 68% of respondents said that they have had to cut items from their weekly budget to cover rising costs. It does not matter which department is responsible many of the Government’s policies have a flow on effect to household budgets, the local economy and jobs market. Every policy which does not equate to better employment, improved chances for finding jobs, such as securing better qualifications and access to employers, and providing support for our local industries are keenly felt by residents. Policies which can help these issues include supporting the expansion of the University of the Sunshine Coast at the Gympie Education Precinct are important. That is why reducing Queensland’s debt, prudent investment in targetted infrastructure, allowing business to do business by supporting productive local industries, creating local jobs and securing the region’s attractiveness as an affordable family friendly place to work, open or start a business, raise a family and retire are among the pressing issues facing Gympie.

I thank all who replied to the survey as this input helps to shape the issues and priorities which I take to Brisbane, and gives supporting evidence to arguments to the Government about the priorities for this region,” he said.

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IMBIL POLICE BRIEF APRIL 2017

e hope everyone has had a safe enjoyable Easter Holiday. As expected there has been an increase in traffic out and about over April with a large amount of tourists coming into the area to take advantage of the great camping locations we have in the Mary Valley.

Queensland Police across the State have been out trying to keep our roads safe for everyone including officers from the Gympie Road Policing Unit and Imbil Police Station.

Unfortunately during the last month there were several persons detected for drink and drug driving offences in the Imbil Police Division. The highest reading being a 47 year old male from Gympie being charged with a reading .097%. The person is due to appear at the Gympie Magistrates Court on 18 May 2017.

A white Nissan Navara was stolen from the Borumba Creek camp grounds on the early hours of 15 April 2017. The vehicle was driven to the intersection of Bella Creek Road, Yabba Creek Road, Imbil where it has rolled down an embankment damaging the vehicle and the occupant/s fleeing from the area. If you can provide information about this matter please contact Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.

There has been a report of two persons removing tin stored at the front of a house in Meyers Street, Imbil. Roofing sheeting was loaded onto a vehicle described as a white flatbed truck on Tuesday 4 April 2017 between 9:30 and 11:00am at Meyers Street, Imbil. Police would like to identify these two males who may be able to assist with the investigation.

If you can provide information about these two persons or further details of the vehicle call Imbil Police on 5484 5222.

A 28 year old female from Imbil has been charged with stealing a camera left at the Imbil Children’s Playground at Yabba Creek Road on 13 March 2017. The person is due to appear at the Gympie Magistrates Court on 24 April 2017.

The annual Crime Stoppers Bowls Day was held at the Imbil Bowls Club on 30 April 2017. It was a fun day out with lots of prizes won amid the friendly bowls competitons.

The 1 May Imbil Rural Watch meeting was held at the Kandanga Hall at 7:30pm and the guest speaker was Sgt Rob West from the Gympie Education and Training office.

Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month with the next meeting on 5 June. It’s free to come along and we hope to see you there. Stay safe.

Sergeant Brock MURPHY and Senior Constable Bill GREER

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COMMUNITY ________________________ ‘ROUNDUP’ SPRAY ON THE NOSE

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hat a great place the main street of Kenilworth was on Sunday 23 April, when I visited and was enjoying a coffee with friends at Nanna McGinns.

I could not stay for lunch and enjoy the music and ambience, as we were all hit by the terrible smell of Roundup. Surely by now Kenilworthians know how dangerous airborn spraying is, especially Roundup! Please have consideration for other people by not spraying when the town is full of visitors. Spray (and its bad effects on some people, including me) can travel more than 30kms, depending on which way the breeze is going.

We note from the Hague tribunal on the effects of spray that “In March 2015 glyphosate was declared “probably carcinogenic to humans” by WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)78. IARC also observed that Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and other hematopoietic cancers are the cancers most associated with glyphosate exposure.”

There are now over 700 people who are taking Monsanto (in St.Louis MO – HQ of Monsanto) to court, for producing products e.g, Roundup, with glyphosate and other chemicals as causing their Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Wake up Kenilworthians before you too become another statistic!

Name supplied, Yandina

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he leadership and advocacy skills of 27 young people is about to get a huge boost after they were recruited to participate in the Speak Up Engage programme run by Sunshine Coast Council.

Council’s 2016 Youth Committee played a role in creating the revised Speak Up Engage programme which is focused on building the confidence and skills of program participants in leadership, advocacy, project planning and event management.

In 2017, programme participants will be given the unique opportunity to work with council staff to create a new Youth Action Plan that will shape how we support young people in to the future.

Community Portfolio Cr Jenny McKay (pictured) said she was pleased to announce council had attracted 27 young people, aged from 13 to 25, to join the Speak Up Engage programme, offering them valuable project management experience, free formal professional and personal development training and mentoring opportunities.

“The youth development components will run from January to November and will include three full day professional development training sessions run by the leading education and training company for young people, The FRANK team,” Cr McKay said.

“Our young people will also have the opportunity to participate in three of council’s Ordinary Meetings during the programme, and so much more.”

Programme participant and 2017 Sunshine Coast Young Citizen of the Year Jak Hardy said his involvement on council’s Speak Up Engage programme had allowed him to develop additional leadership and advocacy skills.

“With 20 new young people participating in the 2017 Speak Up Engage programme, I’m looking forward to being a part of this programme that will support our growth and development and is an opportunity to represent the local youth community,” he said.

“One of the key benefits of being involved in the 2017 programme will be working with council staff to create a new Youth Action Plan that will identify the needs, experiences and interests of young people and shape how we support young people in to the future. I encourage the Sunshine Coast’s young people to make sure their voice is heard and help the Council and the Speak Up Engage team by completing the Youth Participation Survey before May 31.”

There are several ways young people can have their say: Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, search ‘young people’ and complete the Youth Participation Survey before May 31.

Call (07) 5475 7272 and ask to speak to the Community Development Officer or youth@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

LAUNCH OF SKY MUSTER TRIAL

inister for Regional Communications Fiona Nash has welcomed the successful launch of the new trial involving a Qantas jet and the Sky Muster satellite.

This is a vital step towards potentially life-saving in-flight broadband for the Royal Flying Doctors Service, mobile units for emergency services to use during natural disasters and mobile Sky Muster receivers for tractors and utes.

“I’m pleased this trial has gone well. In-flight telehealth on Flying Doctor’s planes can save lives as it means live patient data, from say a heart monitor, can be sent to specialists on the ground who can send advice back almost instantly,” Minister Nash said. “It’s fantastic to think utes and tractors will also be able to have mobile Sky Muster receivers fitted and amazing to think emergency services could access satellite broadband in deep valleys or in the mountains. This trial is being conducted without any effects on Sky Muster users on the ground and uses only unused data in whichever of Australia’s 101 Sky Muster beams the jet is flying through.”

The trial involves a Qantas jet flying east coast routes accessing unused Sky Muster data (through a retail company which sells NBN Sky Muster access) whilst in flight.

Sky Muster is an ultra-modern satellite made to deliver highspeed internet to the four per cent of Australians who would never have received broadband any other way.

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