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▲ The KFR support group who had volunteered to spend the day flag marshalling at Conondale Green Park for the Sunshine Coast Motor Cycle Club. Story opposite.

▲ The 2017 Gheerulla Hall Annual Country Fair held on 10 June was a well suppored fundraiser for the hall.

Special NAIDOC coverage via an online audio stream, tune in to 90.3 or 95.3 FM to hear local Indigenous community members on air and read their stories – www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/07/02/2943436.htm Local dateclaimers • Sunday 11 July, 10am-2pm – NAIDOC Community Event at Cotton Tree Park, M’dore • Sunday 15 July, 10am-2pm – NAIDOC Gympie Family Fun Day at Nelson Reserve, Gympie.

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COMMUNITY ________________________ KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE GROUP

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o be a flaggie for the day requires the person to be on full alert in case a rider has a fall or a bad accident, which then ensures that the following riders are alerted to the possible oncoming dangers.

Flag Marshalling is one of our major sources of fundraising for the Response Group. The funds generated by the flaggies ensures that we are able to maintain the running cost of our two Response vehicles.

On behalf of the Response team we would like to thank all of the flaggies for volunteering of their time and having to contend with hot and dusty conditions, or wet and muddy conditions on the day, you are all very much appreciated!

Hans Schinkel, 5472 3569 President Kenilworth First Response

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t was lovely to see so many members from the other Kenilworth churches at St Luke’s on 25 June for HC celebrated by Rev’d Jeanette Jamieson.

This was a wonderful opportunity for Rev’d Jeanette to meet members of the Kenilworth community.

Kenilworth is noted for its ecumenical endeavours and this was a fine example.

The next ecumenical service will be conducted by Rev’d Graham Dempster of the Uniting Church on Sunday 30 July at St John Bosco Church at 9am with morning tea to follow.

On Wednesday 12 July Fr Michael Mifsud will lead meditation at St Mary’s Hall at Montville at 10am.

On Tuesday 18 July, Maleny Parish has organised a bus trip to Bli Bli Strawberry Farm and the Maroochy Wetlands, finishing with lunch at Montville. There will be a pick up ( just after 9.15 am) and drop off ( approx 2.45pm) at Mapleton.

For bookings, please contact Neil on 5429 6544 by 8 July.

A “Quiet Corner” has been set up at St Luke’s for the purposes of private prayer/reflection before the 9am service and the 11am service.

Special prayer requests may be left if desired. Similar areas have also been set up at St George’s and St Mary’s.

On Saturday 12 August a Parish Quiet Day will be conducted

by Rev’d Kaye Pitman at St Luke’s, Kenilworth, 9am for a 9.30am start. The focus will be “The Beatitudes – Jesus’ Ministry in 7 Bytes”.

The day will culminate in Holy Eucharist at 2.30pm. All welcome – morning tea and lunch provided. Please contact 5446 0171 so that we know catering numbers and any dietary requirements.

Bishop Jeremy Greaves will be the celebrant at St Mary’s Patronal Day service at Montville on 13 August (7.30am) and also at St George’s Maleny at 9am or 9.30am (to be advised). There will not be a service at St Luke’s on 13 August.

Cheerio now from the local churches.

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ell, a very busy month at Kenilworth Kenilworth Arts Council. We had a lovely “Champers and Canapes” evening at COUNCIL McGinns on Saturday 17 June to launch www.kenilwortharts.org.au the 2017 Kenilworth Arts Fest. Our thanks to Leanne and staff for delicious food, pink champers and a wonderful festive atmosphere.

An original painting was raffled and won by Barry who was very chuffed.

The promotional brochures arrived from the printer and quite a few members have been busy stuffing envelopes to send out to spread the good news.

Enclosed were the art and the poetry entry forms and the workshop applications. These can all be accessed on the KAC web site www.kenilwortharts.org.au We had another happy members morning tea on Tuesday 20 June and the next one is on Tuesday 18 July but this time we’re off for a Picnic Morning Tea at Little Yabba so we can look at the Fig Tree sculpture to mark the Poetry Trail. Do come along! We’ll provide the tea and coffee but bring a thermos of hot water if you can and a chair.

Our next big social event is the Bastille Day Dinner on Saturday 22 July at Kenilworth Hotel where mine host Steve will have a taste of France on the menu. Still haven’t got any Can Can dancers! Things are looking desperate!

We’re looking into organising more arts activities and we’d like your input, regardless of whether you’re a member or not. Give us a call 5472 3223, leave a message if unattended.

URGING THE NDIA TO TAKE STOCK OF TRANSPORT NEEDS IN REGIONAL AREAS Dear Editor, welcome the announcement by NDIA chief David Bowen that major work is underway to improve the experience of people with a disability entering the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Many people with a disability will hope for additional transport funding to be made available, as part of a renewed focus on lifelong outcomes.

The scheme was established with a view to transport being provided by mainstream services. While positive in principle, this idea has proven difficult in practice.

People in regional areas without appropriate transport options, and those who simply cannot use public transport due to their disability, have found NDIS funding meets only a small portion of their actual transport costs.

While the NDIA is taking stock of the scheme and introducing improvements, we urge the agency to consider the role of transport as a catalyst for so much more in the lives of people with a disability.

By doing so they will help deliver on the promise of the NDIS: to enable access for people with a disability to learn, work, participate, contribute and enrich society, as they have every right to do.

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n page 3 of the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser published on Saturday, 27 August 1910 in the ‘Kenilworth news’ it was reported:The bachelors of Kenilworth held their annual ball on Friday evening last and met with splendid weather for the occasion, the function being a great success. From an early hour crowds of guests were assembling at the local hall, those who had come long distances being treated to an early tea by the bachelors. Dancing commenced at an early hour and was kept up vigorously, with an interval for supper until early morning, when an early breakfast was served and partaken of before the guests left for their homes.

During the evening songs were rendered by Mrs Price and Messrs Sutton and Potter, whilst a sailor’s hornpipe was danced by Mr Dinnar of Mapleton, a recitation by the same gentleman was also much appreciated. Music was supplied during the evening by the Misses Beattie and Baty (piano) and Messrs Stormont (violin) Pearce, Loweke and others (accordeon). The piano was kindly lent by Mrs Beattie for the occasion. Mr A. Loweke (one of the bachelors) made a very efficient M.C. Much credit is due to the mere men bachelors for the manner in which the function was carried out, as they had the affair entirely in their own hands, presiding at the supper tables and attending on the wants of the guests with untiring energy.

Mr Turner the well known showman gave two nights show of moving pictures last week, the hall being well packed on both occasions.

Skating is getting all the rage in our district and the local hall is now open for skating and dancing on alternate Saturday evenings.

Historic Note:This article solves one of the mysteries of how early “moving pictures” were seen in Kenilworth. The Kenilworth Farmer’s Assembly Hall (now Gheerulla Hall) was opened in late December 1907. The Museum holds copies of a child’s homework notebook from 1911 that refers to Mr Turner giving a showing of moving pictures.

Most recently discovered in the ‘Kenilworth news’ published on page 4 of the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (23.11.1907) that “We had a visit from Mr. Turner and his biograph which was really good”.

Biograph = An early form of the cinematograph, made by the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, a motion picture company founded in 1895 and active until 1928. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biograph Pictured news clipping shows Kenilworth, in 1907, was up with the times having their own regular cinematograph showing.

Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

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he LNP create a dedicated fund for Emergency Volunteers “I’m thrilled to announce that an LNP led Government will establish a dedicated $10 million Emergency Volunteers Fund to support the hardworking Queenslanders who in turn support us in times of emergency.

Our hardworking volunteer organisations receive some government assistance, but rely heavily on community support and generosity to provide vital emergency services for our state. When the LNP was in government, we appointed a dedicated Assistant Minister for Emergency Volunteers in recognition of their important and unique role in Queensland.

Under this policy, volunteer organisations such as SES, Volunteer Marine Rescue, Rural Fire Service and Surf Lifesaving will receive grants for vital equipment and supplies to improve local community resilience and maintain or increase capacity. These dedicated grants will help provide greater funding certainty to our hardworking emergency service organisations.”

The fund will be rolled out over three years and consists of two key elements: • Equipment Upgrade and Replacement ($6.8 million over three years) 200 x $25,000 grants under the Major Equipment fund over five funding rounds, and 360 x $5000 grants under the Minor Equipment fund over five funding rounds.

• Build Capacity and Improve Resilience ($3.2 million over three years) 40 x $50,000 grants under the Minor Improvements Fund over three funding rounds, and 12 x $100,000 grants under the Major Improvements Fund over three funding rounds.

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n established dairy-farming family has bought a renowned Coast cheese factory with plans to expand its product range.

Kenilworth Country Foods, which sells cheese, yoghurt icecream and mousse around Australia, has now been in the hands of the new owners for a month.

New owners John and Margaret Cochrane (pictured), as well as their son and daughter-in-law Kelvin and Ronnie Cochrane, plan to supply the Charles Street factory with milk from their Mary Valley farms at Amamoor, Kandanga and Moy Pocket.

The Cochrane Family are the first new owners since a group of staff members bought the then-flailing factory from Kraft in 1990.

John Cochrane said his family was into its seventh generation of dairy farming.

They also own real estate, butchery and hospitality businesses.

He said his dairies had been the Kenilworth factory’s sole milk supplier for the past three years.

“We saw it (the purchase) as a natural progression,” Mr Cochrane said.

He would not disclose how much the business cost but said he was excited about expanding into milk sales, with bottles hoped to hit grocery store shelves by August.

New infrastructure is required if the factory is to be capable of achieving its aim of having milk from farm to retail within two days.

“Buying a brand new bottling machine, there will be no change from a million (dollars) out of that,” Mr Cochrane said.

He said the investment was born out of confidence in his dairies’ product.

“Our milk will be quality, it will be local and it will be fresh.”

He said all 40 staff members’ jobs were secure and expected more staff would be needed.

“We intend to grow the business, not shrink it.”

Current tourist attractions including cheese and mousse tasting will remain and be expanded upon with plans to build a dairy museum.

The company already supplies to major supermarket chains and is on sale around Australia.

“We would like to go into more of their stores,” Mr Cochrane said.

He said he had received calls about selling to international markets.

“Asia is an obvious one.”

He said he was excited by the challenge of the new enterprise.

“I know people want to buy local, quality and fresh.”

Many plans for changes are well under way. Areas you can expect to see changes and a lift to the café, shop and dining area. With ideas of a kid’s area (and extension of the park) and a dairy museum.

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‘POETRY TRAIL TAKES SHAPE’

he Sunshine Coast Pente Poets Hinterland Poetry Trail project is taking shape and form as the poetry trail artists complete their sculptures in their studios and workshops and the installation phase of the project gets under way.

Pictured right Artist Barry Smith’s buttress root sculpture in brushed aluminium has now been installed at Little Yabba Creek picnic grounds near Kenilworth. The sculpture, inspired by the forest nearby, is aptly named ‘Buttress Root’.

Poetry relating to the forest and river environments by Pente Poets (pictured below) Deanne Lister, Lyn Browne and Judith Bandidt is inscribed on the buttress sides.

Poetry Trail artist Wayne Smith’s interpretive panels for the Montville poetry site at Russell Family Park, and Wayne Markwort’s relief carvings in sandstone for the Maleny Heritage Trail poetry site are on schedule to be installed by the end of July.

These sculptures also carry excerpts from poems written for the poetry trail by Deanne, Judith and Lyn. The Hinterland Poetry Trail will be officially launched in December as part of the Sunshine Coast Council’s 50th Celebrations of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast at community events at the poetry trail sites of Maleny, Montville and Kenilworth.

The Little Yabba Creek poetry trail site is sponsored by Yabbaloumba Retreat and Kenilworth Arts Council.

Further information about the Hinterland Poetry Trail may be found at the Pente Poets website www.pentepoets.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/poetrytrail This project is proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council’s Grants programme.

The launch of the Hinterland Poetry Trail in December 2017 is funded as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast celebrations.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

This project has received funds from Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund.

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What's in the Spotlight Grab a Horizon program The Horizon Festival program hits streets on July 15. Pick up a copy and explore more than 200 events across the Coast from Aug 25 – Sep 3.

Immerse yourself in 10 arts-fuelled days of visual art, lm, performance, comedy, music and new media, by local, national and international artists.

Visit horizonfestival.com.au for details.

Explore the newest exhibition A new exhibition by renowned husband and wife Filipino-Australian artists Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan is now on display at Caloundra Regional Gallery. The exhibition features a selection of recent artworks, anchored by a new participatory project.

Exhibition closes Sunday, August 14.

Your rates are coming Pay your rates by Friday August 18, and take advantage of the on time payment discount. Payment options are listed on your rates notice.

Register for MyCouncil to view your rates balance and your rates notices.

Visit council’s website for details.

Wild about lm making?

If you’ve ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of eco-documentary greats, we've got a lm competition which could be your rst step towards sharing your lms with the world.

Visit council's website for details.

Birthday celebrations ramp up Celebrate our 50th Anniversary over coming months at the Coast’s 30th Open Cockpit Weekend, 49th Festival of Brass Concert, the Big Birthday Concert, 50th Anniversary Women’s AFL Cup and much, more!

Visit council's website for more info.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 20 July, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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NEW WEDDING AND FUNCTIONS VENUE – EXPO 9 JULY 2017

mamoor Lodge has expanded its operations and is now available for weddings and other events.

With stunning views across the Mary Valley, the Lodge has many outdoor and indoor spaces that can be used for a range of events or functions. These could be weddings or other family celebrations including more intimate sit-down meals or corporate events – everything from a formal off-site board meeting to a group celebration for a job well done.

On obtaining council approval for functions of up to 150 people, Amamoor Lodge has added a multi-purpose shed with an adjacent area for a small marquee to complement the existing wide verandahs of Lodge.

The three-sided shed is very much an inside-outside location which the owners Christine and Malcolm consider necessary to provide shelter if needed from the sun or inclement weather. The Lodges main room is indoors, albeit opening on to the wonderful verandahs and is suitable for meetings or meals for up to 24.

Malcolm is keen to use the newly completed commercial kitchen for dinner parties or to cater for larger groups with canapes.

Christine said that in addition to the views and food, the wonderful thing about functions at Amamoor Lodge is that accommodation is included (eight rooms) and a bus (or two) can be organised to take others to nearby B&Bs or motels.

Amamoor Lodge will continue to provide accommodation and will manage event bookings so these do not spoil the experience for overnight guests. The Lodge will also continue its occasional ‘Lazy Lunches’ which can be booked without accommodation.

Christine and Malcolm are inviting anyone who is planning a celebration or special event to drop into their Wedding and Expo Open Day on Sunday 9 July between 10:30am and 2:30pm to take a look and meet wedding and event professionals who can make their day a success.

For more information contact Christine Buckley and Malcolm Oakley, Amamoor Lodge on 07 5484 3500 or email celebrate@amamoorlodge.com.au or visit – www.amamoorlodge.com.au

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ur Seniors love the Sunshine Coast but just because they are enjoying retirement it doesn’t mean life is all fun and plain sailing. There are many issues that affect older people and cause concern which is why I came up with an idea to host a Seniors’ Forum to channel their worries and ideas and start effecting some change. To that end I have secured a visit from the Federal Aged Care Minister, Ken Wyatt, who will attend the Seniors’ Forum I’m hosting in August.

The Minister has gratefully accepted my invitation and will give the opening speech as well as stay for a workshop discussion. Minister Wyatt is responsible for policy decisions which impact directly on Seniors so this is a prime opportunity for our Senior community to get involved.

Our plan is for attendees to be divided into tables for discussions, which will mostly focus on health matters. Our Seniors’ community is very observant of the problems that need addressing and I look forward to hearing more and really nutting out the issues which the Minister and I can take back to Canberra.

The Seniors’ Forum will be held on Friday 4 August from 1pm to 3.15pm at Living Choice Twin Waters Retirement Village. Anyone can attend so if you’re interested please contact my office in Maroochydore on 5479 2800.

We turned the sod recently on a $929 million Bruce Highway project recently between Caloundra and the Sunshine Motorway. The Federal Government has also led with way with a $530 million commitment in the budget to widen the Bruce Highway from Caboolture to Caloundra.

I’m pleased the State Government looks to be coming on board – better late than never. Of course, we still have to wait until the State finishes the planning study, but with our 80% funding commitment and their 20% six-laning along that super busy stretch should be constructed. I’m sure we all look forward to a less congested and safer drive between the Coast and Brisbane. As always I welcome your inquiries.

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‘TEAM MARY VALLEY’ JUNE REPORT CARD

ary Valley State College recently received awesome news about a fabulous family who attend the school – Kaitlyn, Tayla and Cody. These three champions had tremendous success at the recent Gympie Show for the Queensland State Showjumping Championships. The results are as follows: • Kaitlyn – 4th Place, Queensland State Junior Showjumping Championships • Tayla – 7th Place, Queensland State Junior Showjumping Championships. Well done to Kaitlyn, Tayla and Cody. We are so proud to say you are members of Team Mary Valley.

• Cody – 3rd Place, 12 & under Junior and also placing in all of the Novelty events.

Well done to Kaitlyn, Tayla and Cody pictured below. Mary Valley State College is so very proud of these students.

• Recently Ms Elli Webb from the Gympie Regional Council visited Mary Valley State College to discuss sustainability with our Prep to Year 6s. Our Principal, Ms Allison Wright, was overwhelmed with joy when Elli went out of her way to congratulate the students on their outstanding behaviour and willingness to ask questions during her sessions. Mrs Tracy Kurtz (Year 4/5 teacher) must be commended for coordinating her visit and managing the sustainability project at the school for many years.

• The Mary Valley State College Inter-house Athletics Day

was on Thursday 22 June. Mr Hutchins (HPE specialist) organised a fabulous programme of events that has ensured the college is well prepared for the Mary Valley Primary School Sports Association event next term. The events for the athletics day included long distance running, sprints, relays, 200 metres, mixed games and ball games. It was a lovely day had by all. Many parents/care-givers were in attendance. It was also a wonderful opportunity for everyone to contribute towards school spirit and show their town pride for our Mary Valley State College. Well done Team Mary Valley.

• The Prep students, Mrs Ford (Prep specialist), Mrs Turner,

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Miss Davies, and the Prep’s parents/guardians had a lovely morning dressed up as fairy-tale characters, eating delicious cake, and doing fun fairy-tale activities on the last Friday of term. Mary Valley State College is a pilot school for *Age Appropriate Pedagogies (AAP) and the school is being recognised around the region for their amazing successes. Mrs Ford has been commended by the AAP coach, Lisa Cooper, for the work that is being done with the school’s Preps. The Preps have been learning about fairytales as part of the project based learning initiative. What a wonderful way to end this term. A lovely ‘character’ cake was made by one of the Prep’s parents. *Active learning can essentially be defined as “students doing things and thinking about what they are doing” (Bonwell and Eison, 1991) • MV State College is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school (Prep to Year 10) and recently received a score of 98.2% from the Department of Education and Training for their hard work in implementing the programme. The school’s PBL leader, Mrs Tracy Kurtz, has done a phenomenal job over the last five years raising the bar and expectations in relation to supporting p o s i t i v e behaviour initiatives. One such initiative is the reward system known as ‘High Fives’.

At the end of the term, those students who received 80 High Five points were invited to attend a day full of fun and positivity.

• Ms Allison Wright (Principal) recently attended the Cooloola Schools Annual Chaplaincy Dinner on Friday 9 June 2017 at the Gympie Civic Centre with the school chaplain, Bek Everingham and her family.

It was a fabulous night of showcasing the amazing work that chaplains do in the Gympie/Mary Valley region and raised much needed funds to support their programmes and their presence in Gympie/Cooloola schools. Thank you to Chappy Bek for all that she does for the children. Allison Wright said that, “Chappy Bek is an absolute asset to our school. Her passion, her drive and her enthusiasm for making a positive difference in our school are commendable attributes.”

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MARY VALLEY _______________________ ROAD CLOSURES FOR POMONA KING OF THE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL SUNDAY 23 JULY

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he 39th annual King of the Mountain Festival in Pomona is on Sunday 23 July 2017 and as per previous years will include the following street closures: • Reserve Street between School Street and the eastern side of the railway crossing from 6am to 5.30pm • Memorial Avenue between Church Street and Station Street from 6am to 5.30pm • Hospital Street between Mountain Street and Memorial Avenue from 6am to 5.30pm • School Street between Mountain Street and Reserve Street from 8.30am to noon • Mountain Street between School Street and Church Street from 12.30pm to 5pm Alternative routes around the festival area are via School Street, Factory Street, Railway Parade, Red Street and Rectory/Church Streets.

Detour signs around the affected areas will be posted.

The Pomona King of the Mountain is run by the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club Inc as a free not-for profit event. It is in its 39th year thanks to the generosity of its major funding partners and sponsors. Visit website for more details – www.kingofthemountain.com.au

IMBIL POLICE REPORT JUNE 2017

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rom a police prospective, this has been a very good month, with minimal reported property offences and good order offences in the Mary Valley. This is encouraging, as we all continue to work together to maintain this area as one of the greatest places to live.

Imbil Police have been conducting joint on-water patrols of the Borumba Dam, in conjunction with SEQ Water.

These patrols have proven that as a whole, the majority of boat drivers are complying with the appropriate marine and safety legislation. This is positive to see. However, a common mistake is lifejackets.

• There must be one appropriate size life jacket for each person on board.

• Children under 12 years must be wearing their life jacket when underway in an open boat under 4.8m.

• If the lifejackets are inflatable, they must be serviced as per the manufacturer’s instructions – generally annually.

These joint patrols will continue. Should you have any queries with marine legislation and on-board safety requirements, we have a limited number of free information booklets available at the Imbil Police station.

We are starting to have problems with animals straying onto roads causing traffic problems. In the past two weeks we have had two accidents involving stock, where the vehicles were considerably damaged and the stock had to be terminated. If you have animals on your property, please make sure your fences are in order and that the animals don’t stray onto the roads. If your animal is involved in damage to a vehicle, you could be liable for repair costs.

If your animal is involved in injury to a person, you could be liable for a high monetary amount in compensation.

The Imbil Police Station is open for Queensland Transport and Police queries on the following days: Monday – 8am to 2pm Wednesday – 10am to 4pm Thursday – 8am to 2pm Acting Sergeant Bill Greer and Constable Corey Logan Imbil Police Station

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LESS THAN THREE MONTHS TO GO!

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ith less than three months to go, the countdown to Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest is well and truly underway and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Today we are proud to announce Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest 2017 will be supporting the homeless. Yes you heard right. We are ROCKIN’ 4 THE HOMELESS! We are calling out to the masses to help raise awareness and funds for this cause!

You will have the chance to: • Win a 50” TLC Smart TV! • Enter raffles • Purchase merchandise • And much, much more!

Funds and donations raised will provide free meals for the homeless and those in need.

• So don’t miss Team Utopia opening the Zeppelin Bar at 11pm, and do your part to raise awareness and funds for this fantastic cause.

New and exclusive private campground facilities This is so toilet and shower queues will never be a problem!

You spoke, and we listened!

We are committed to providing our patrons with a memorable and enjoyable MCRNB experience.

Which is why we listened to all of your feedback, and this year have signed on with a new portable toilet and shower supplier. Not to forget the recent improvements to our internal roads, to ensure better wet weather access.

“Time to Pay” payment plans end midnight, Thursday 6 July Did you make it easier on finances and take up the “Time To Pay” option? It divides your ticket purchase into three equal payments, paid over a three month duration.

Did you know?! Our three day “Big Weekender” ticket also comes in many different shapes and sizes? See our Early Rope-off and VIP upgrade editions of our most popular three day “Big Weekender” pass below. You can also find these tickets as a “Buddy Pack” for added value when purchasing tickets for yourself and a mate.

Camping not for you? If setting up for camping at the festival doesn’t sound like your ideal stay, then why not stay in one of our MoTown Tent Motels instead? Think comfortable bedding, carpet and lighting, ready to go for you on arrival so that you can make the most of your weekend from the moment you enter the gates.

Find out more by visiting the Ticket Info and Pricing page and scroll to the bottom for MoTown Tent Motel Information www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au

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C OMMUNITY________________________ THIRD TIME AROUND AND GYMPIE GETS SWINDLED

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he Gympie electorate has not received one new funding project in the State Labor Budget.

Member for Gympie, Tony Perrett, said that Gympie’s share of the multi-billion Budget was re-badging, re-announcements, and re-cycling of previous commitments.

“It is clear that the Palaszczuk Labor Government is all about paying lip service to investing in the regions and incapable of addressing serious issues of stalled growth and unemployment,” Mr Perrett said.

“I am extremely disappointed that the Deputy Premier, Jackie Trad, did not instruct the Premier and Treasurer to use the opportunity to invest in valuable long term local infrastructure and chose instead to make announcements about works that have been ongoing for a number of years.

“Out of 40 projects identified for the Wide Bay all we have is a rewrite and a swindle.

“While I welcome the $6.1 million to complete the project of a new administration block and additional classrooms at the Gympie Special School this is a continuation of last year’s commitment and indicates a cut of $400,000 from the total spend on the project.

“The $40 million commitment to construct a four lane realignment of the Bruce Highway Upgrade from Traveston to Keefton Road is not new.

“It is the final amount required for a project which is 80% funded by the Federal Government and the documents are cleverly worded to make it appear the Federal Government’s contribution is from the State.

“Just outside the electorate the commitment $279,300 to construct a community hall in Curra was part of last year’s 2016-2017 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Programme.

“The central plank of the Budget is about saving the Deputy Premier’s inner city seat at the expense of regions such as Gympie. The Government is expecting Gympie to cover the cost for the highly controversial Cross River Rail project in the State Labor Budget.

“The Labor Government’s talk about jobs for the regions and support of regional infrastructure is just hot air.

“We are being expected to play second, third and fourth fiddle to saving the seat of the Deputy Premier.

“There is virtually no support for the 4,298 small businesses in this region which are at the heart of the local economy.

“Imagine what Gympie could have done with a fraction of the $2.9 billion money which will be thrown away on the shiny project which has a business case in an utter mess, hasn’t been released for public scrutiny, the six secret taxes and missed deadlines,” he said.

Mr Perrett said that despite repeated representations and speeches in the Parliament about Gympie’s needs the list of missed projects was long.

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he new www.maryvalleycountry.com.au website launched on Wednesday 15 June 2017.

• Find your listing under the relevant category or search for your business name using the search box and icon.

• Please check your listing for correct information and let us know if you find any changes are needed and if you spot any other corrections needed on the website.

Email web@maryvalleycountry.com.au Corrections will be reviewed and actioned by July 15.

“There is no specific mention of funding towards the upgrade of the intersection of Wide Bay and Bruce Highways at Bells Bridge; support the expansion of the Gympie campus of the University of the Sunshine Coast to lease the empty and unused TAFE building at the Gympie Education Precinct; progress the Gympie Hospital Masterplan; removing restrictive red tape and regulations from small business; continue the previous government’s rigorous and successful school maintenance programme regime which has seen backlogs significantly reduced,” Mr Perrett said.

“The Government continues to refuse to provide a specific commitment for the upgrade of the intersection of Wide Bay and Bruce Highways at Bells Bridge.

“Last month the Federal Government committed $11.2 million to the project which means that the State Government should commit $2.8 million of the estimated total cost of $14 million. This project will now have to compete with every other road infrastructure project in the Wide Bay region.

“Gympie needs greater investment in local infrastructure projects, maintenance and improvement of existing facilities and providing support and incentives for local business that want to grow in the area.

“The key challenges for this region are addressing the high levels of unemployment, making safer our road network, raising the education levels of locals so that they have better chances for securing meaningful work, differentiating ourselves from other regions in attracting tourists and providing quality facilities for health and education.

“This will only be achieved by targeting direct expenditure on a number of projects throughout the region.

“Despite the last two budgets promising ‘jobs now, and jobs for the future’ the local unemployment rate of 8.7% in the December Quarter is 2.6% above the state average.

“After three Budgets and two and half years the do nothing incompetent Palaszczuk and Trad government should be marked F for fail. It has ignored our region and failed to deliver and I am extremely disappointed that Gympie and the region has not received its fair share,” he said.

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POSITIVE RESULTS SEE CONTINUATION OF FERAL ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAMME

THE FESTIVAL OF COMMUNITY HALLS A CELEBRATION OF OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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unshine Coast Council has endorsed the continuation of its programme to prevent and control the presence of declared feral animals in the region.

Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, council, and any resident, has a General Biosecurity Obligation to manage declared pest plants and animals on land under their control.

The Feral Animal Prevention and Control Programme is designed to target specific declared feral animal species throughout the Sunshine Coast Council area.

The programme will target wild dogs, feral pigs, feral cats, feral deer, European foxes and European rabbits.

Environment Portfolio Cr Jenny McKay said “Feral animals could have a significant impact on our environment.Continuing the programme will allow us to build on the successful work that has been done over the past two years. It’s important to understand the extent and magnitude of these feral animals in the region and monitor where they are so that we can implement activities to minimise their impact.”

Feral animal impacts include damage to agricultural and horticultural crops, irrigation and fences, competition with livestock for pasture and supplementary feed, attacks on livestock, domestic pets and native animals, damage to trees and native regeneration, the dispersal of weed seeds and erosion.

Feral animals can also pose a risk to livestock industries and human health by aiding in the spread of disease.

Council’s Team Leader Animal Education and Control Anthony Cathcart said continuing the programme was vital in council’s efforts to bring about effective feral animal control across the region.

“The data and research collected through this programme allows us to make decisions based on real results and outcomes that are monitored,” Mr Cathcart said.

“We are able to identify the presence or absence of feral animals and provide education and assistance to residents to minimise the impacts on their property, pets, livestock and agricultural crops.

“The programme also allows council to implement control programmes to reduce the presence and destructive impact of these pest animals in our region.

“Many of these programmes are not possible without the strong partnerships and support from our community and this should not be forgotten.”

Through the programme, council is also targeting the invasive Indian Myna bird which, although not declared a prohibited or restricted animal, is impacting the Sunshine Coast Council area environment.

The programme will operate from July 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018. For more information visit the feral animal section of council’s website.

mall halls across the Sunshine Coast will be lighting up as part of the Festival of Community Halls to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast.

Throughout August and September, more than 18 halls will host a series of events and activities unique to each of their communities. The festival will also highlight the important role community halls have played in creating the social fabric of our region.

Mayor Mark Jamieson encouraged local hall organisations to consider joining the Festival of Community Halls.

“This will be a fantastic festival which celebrates the important role that community halls have in connecting our communities,” Mayor Jamieson said. “We’d like to invite any community halls not already involved in the festival to consider putting on an event or activity which showcases their hall and community.”

Having received commemorative funding to undertake the project, Gheerulla Hall president Mary Ann Law initiated the Festival of Community Halls.

“With halls in our communities having such historical significance, we have the opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the people and places that have shaped and defined the Sunshine Coast,” she said.

“Small halls have been integral to community life for over a century and communities today can learn of the importance of this type of activity to our wellbeing and social development as a community.”

Festival of Community Hall events already confirmed include fairs, morning teas, old time dances, art exhibitions, historical walks, a rockabilly night, films and cabaret.

Visit www.sunshinecoastcommunityhalls.com for information on the festival or follow them on Facebook.

To have your hall included in the festival call 0428 193 156

FESTIVAL OF COMMUNITY HALLS

Aug 4 - Friday - Mooloolah - 50 Years of Mooloolah Memories Aug 5 - Saturday - Obi Obi - Historical show and Rockabilly dance Aug 5 - Saturday - Mapleton - Retro market Aug 5 - Saturday - Belli - Retro Old Time Country Dance Aug 11 - Fri - Peachester - “Inigo Jones & the Deluge” movie, meal Aug 12 - Sat 7-12pm - Montville - “50 years of change” farm-cafe.

TBC Kenilworth - Rodeo Show Ball Aug 19 - Saturday 3-5pm - Landsborough - “High Tea with a Twist” Aug 19 - Saturday - Eudlo- Cabaret Aug 19 - Saturday - Gheerulla - ‘Dancin’ the Night Away’ with The Strangest Dreamers Aug 19 - Saturday - Palmwoods- The Picture Show Aug 20 - Sunday - Cooloolabin - “Footsteps of History” walk, lunch Aug 26 - Sat 11am-4.30pm - Kureelpa - Kureelpa Tramstop Festival

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• Excellent fencing and stockyards.

• Permanent water supply from a spring fed creek and large dam.

• Pump and piping included.

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• Established fruit trees and vege gardens.

• Situated in popular Obi Obi, 11kms to Mapleton. $685,000

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VACANT LAND – 12.3 ACRES WITH WATER AND EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS – $315,0000 • Fully fenced and 80% cleared this block is suitable for grazing or horticulture.

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Just a five minute drive from Mapleton into the beautiful Obi Obi Valley is where you will find this 46 acre property with its unique stone and mud brick building. The land is mainly natural bush which includes a section of rainforest and a good cleared area around the dams. The property has several bush tracks which would be ideal for mountain bike riding, bush walking, horse riding or the dirt bike enthusiast. It is very private and easy to access from the main roads. Inspections by appointment. Price: $445,000.00

Move Straight Into This Modern Delight – Kenilworth

Very modern brick home in “Kenilworth Grange Estate” with inground pool with gazebo and outdoor entertainment area. Four bedrooms all with built-in robes – master with ensuite. Large open plan living areas opening out onto the entertainment area. Functional kitchen with double oven, dishwasher and ample bench space. Double lockup garge with remote access. Double garden shed for tools and mowers. Fully fenced rear yard for pets or small children. Price: $475,000.00

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Modern Commercial Shop with Main Street Exposure A great opportunity exists here for you to run your business from this modern, fresh and bright commercial premises in the main street of Kenilworth. With 80m2 to utilise, this shop is wheel chair friendly, is fully air-conditioned, NBN connections, kitchenette, toilet facilities and storage room. The Lessor is flexible with lease options and is willing to discuss your business plan for the premises. Contact Carol Gilmour for more information and to arrange a private viewing.

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The owner of this property wants it sold. The farm comes complete with main farm house which is owner occupied, a workers cottage – returning @ $215pw rent and a third dwelling – also rented out and returning $265pw rent. The property is almost 60 acres in total of undulating land with creek flats – currently running beef cattle and horses, Coolabine Creek runs through the front section of the farm and there are three dams on the property. Originally used as a dairy farm there are several outbuildings plus an old dairy shed and cattle yards. Ideally this property lends itself to an extended family or you could utilise it as an investment and continue renting out the houses including the main farm house and use the land for private use.

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