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KENILWORTH & COMMUNITY • As well as the AGM, we will be christening the new ramp and deck, with light refreshments.

Everyone is invited to the launch and the AGM at 5pm at the hall.

t hardly seems like two years ago Gheerulla Hall was on the brink of being lost to the community. Since then, the committee and members of the Gheerulla Hall Association Inc have been working hard so that this wonderful, community owned asset could once again become a centre for community activities, information forums and social events. Already the Hall has had major infrastructure improvements, with more to come. The hot weather hasn’t slowed down activities either, with an impressive array of regular sessions: Monday 6.00pm Yoga Tuesday 6.30pm African Drumming with Ziko Wednesday 9.00am Line Dancing Thursday 9.00am Exercise classes for Seniors* Saturday 9.30am Yoga Monthly / Wed 11.00am Writer’s Group all welcome.

Claire’s Hatha Yoga classes are floor-based and attracting all from near and far. Ziko comes from Gympie to conduct drumming using djembe and dun-duns for rhythms from Africa, South America and Japan and has a dedicated group of followers.

Anyone who knows Irene knows her passion is dancing, and her Line Dancing classes cover a wealth of music genres from Doris Day to Beach Boys to Caribbean. All of these are a great way to move, keep the brain from stagnating, meet new people, and feel good.

Exercises for Seniors* is an initiative by the Sunshine Coast Council for its Healthy Ageing Programme.

Jo McKenzie, well known in Kenilworth, caters for a range of fitness from the athletic to older disabled. Everyone enjoys the experience. As this class is sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Council, Councillor Greg Rogerson is coming along to the 29 March class to join in the fun! And don’t forget the Tennis Club if you’re a whiz with racket and ball!

• The Gheerulla Hall’s AGM is on 23 March at 5pm.

If you want to contribute to the development of the hall, please feel free to come along and become a member. New members are always welcome. If you want to be more involved, come and stand to be part of the committee.

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Easter Saturday 31 March 2018 • 7am to 4pm

he 10th Kenilworth Food Fest is “ready to rock and roll,” said convenor Graeme White. “There are over 40 stalls, including boutique wineries, featuring a range of wines from traditional to organic. Also the very popular cheese tasting to complement the wine tasting. A variety of stalls, with an eclectic mix of fine foods will be available to keep everyone well fed and happy.”

A list of stalls and the fun entertainment programme for children can be found in the advertisement at the bottom of this page.

The Food Fest Committee works hard to ensure Easter Saturday is a great day for our town. The traffic problems of last year are being addressed and the committee has liaised with the local business and community groups.

To make Easter Saturday, 31 March go smoothly for No Gradings – No Uniform both visitors and No Membership Fees local businesses No Expectations we need your help if you have a spare Training for Self, Peace of Mind hour or two?

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10th Kenilworth Cheese Wine & Food Fest Programme The Great Cheese Rolling Contest • Open to all ages, all day.

8.30am start and $2.00 entry. Registration from 8am.

The Cheester Egg Hunt for 4 to 7 year olds • Hunt for the Golden Cheester Egg 10am start and $2.00 entry. Registration from 8am at enclosed children’s play area.

Kids! Bring your decorated hat for the Easter Hat Parade at 11am.

See the baby animals at Old Macdonald’s Animal Farm.

Gourmet Cooking Demonstrations • Peter Wolfe 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Wine and Cheese Tastings all day! • Live music with Ruba Tuba • Cruizey Camel Rides 7am to 4pm at Kenilworth Township Park & Cheese Factory

EASTER SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 Bugsys Creamy Creations 2nd 2 None Wines P/L Springdell Fruit Wines German Bakehouse Noack Gourmet Dumplings Imbil Homestead (Riverside Park Orchard) Japanese Yums Kenan’s Catering Little White Goat Cheese & The Banana Man Steppingstone Cold Pressed Juices The Maleny Pie Guy

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OVER 40 FABULOUS FOOD & WINE STALLS!

The Van from Hoian Uncle Bob’s Estate Wines Woongooroo Estate Wines Seafood Stop Pomodoras Dressings Spice itt Cruizey Camel Rides Moffatdale Ridge Wines Cecile’s Crepes Traditional Germans Sausages 5th Element Coffee

Gourmet Xcellence Maleny Coffee Stop Buderim Cookie Company Caroline Farley Conscious Kitchen Bronnie’s Gourmet Foods Maleny Black Angus Beef Tibetan Momo Food Stall Camelot Dairies Thai Corner Roger’s Woodfired Pizzas

Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery One World Food Truck Bunya Red Farm Taylors Exotic Olives CC’s Kitchen Gelato Gourmet Sunshine Coast Cider Espresso XO Sister Bake Co Cedar Creek Farm Bush Foods Conondale Range Conservation

Cover and background advert images by Carol Gilmour © Art courtesy Tygesign9

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WEDDINGS OF KENILWORTH RESIDENTS: HELD ELSEWHERE

uring 2017 the “Kenilworth Weddings Through the Ages” created a lot of interest for visitors to the Museum. During the research for this display it was discovered that there were many weddings of Kenilworth residents held in other towns and cities – often because these venues were the home of the bride. In the spirit of gender equality the 2018 display is to be – as the heading suggests – “Weddings of Kenilworth Residents – held elsewhere”.

Some interesting differences in reporting styles to that of today’s nuptials have been found. For example often the bride and her attendant’s names were listed in full but the groom and his supporters only listed by initials. The report on the earliest of the weddings in the current display is an example.

“A very quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at the ‘Ocean View’ Hotel Mapleton on June 16th when Mr. W. Dixon of Bundaberg was married to Miss May Beattie. Mr. D.F. Story as best man.” (Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, 4.7.1913, pg 3) By the 1930’s the gentlemen seem to be recognised:- “At St Peter’s Church of England, Gympie on April 30, 1930 the marriage was solemnised by Mr. Humphrey Faris Hassall of Mt Ubi and Miss Beatrice Unora Murtagh.” (Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, 23.5.1930, pg 7) Wedding reports told of family heritage and links through jewellery or family artefacts ... “Scotch pebble broach won by Bride and Tanner-Keith wedding” (Telegraph, 8.4.1939, pg15).

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Taize Service St Mary’s Montville, Saturday 17 March at 5pm.

Palm Sunday St Luke’s Kenilworth, Sunday 25 March at 9am.

Maundy Thursday St John Bosco Kenilworth, Thursday 29 March at 5 pm.

Good Friday St Luke’s 30 March at 9am.

Easter Day St Luke’s Sunday 1 April at 9am.

The Pickering-Hunsley wedding report also mentioned a family heirloom... “The bride wore an aquamarine broach worn by her mother at her wedding.” (Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, 20.6.1947, pg 6).

In the report on the Noffke-Meiklejohn wedding the bride carried a century old hand-worked silk handkerchief which her maternal great-grandmother had been given on her wedding day. (Morning Bulletin, 29.5.1947, pg 8).

It has been a challenge gathering both the reports and wedding photographs for this display. The Kenilworth Museum is now throwing out a challenge.

• For any Kenilworth resident who was married elsewhere, please bring along a copy of the wedding photograph with details of date, place and participants and place it in the display. There is one display board that is not yet full awaiting these pictures.

Museum is open every Sunday 10am – 2pm.

Photograph above of Gilbert and Mary Sutton (nee Hassall) who were married on October 6, 1921 in St John’s Church of England, Nambour.

Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – FEBRUARY 2018 by Graham Brennan February’s rainfall was 289mm. Last February 22mm. The 17 year average is 184mm. We had rain on 20 days. Average being 17 days of rain. The three months of Summer was 484mm. Last Summer 279mm and the 16 year average is 557mm.

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COMMUNITY DRIVERS WANTED DEAR KENILWORTH, OBI OBI AND MARY VALLEY COMMUNITY

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s you may or may not be aware, I have proposed an ‘out of the box’ means of providing Public Transport for Kenilworth and surrounding community at a public meeting held at the Kenilworth Hotel, just before Christmas.

The proposal received nearly unanimous support.

The overall viability of the scheme hinges on the ability to coax volunteer drivers from within the Kenilworth community. To date only two volunteer drivers have offered their services.

Could I please ask you to have a read of the following proposal that I presented at the public meeting and seriously consider offering your services to be a Community Bus Driver. To further the proposal to a workable solution, I believe we would require the services of approximately a dozen people willing and able to drive the vehicle.

Kenilworth Community Transport Options Proposal:• A vehicle (Hyundai Santa Fe or equivalent) will be provided by Sunshine Coast Council for the proposed trial, requiring a call of approximately $20,000 from the current allocation. The vehicle will remain the property of Council.

• It is anticipated that in the event of the trial being successful, the vehicle will be turned over annually under the arrangement of purchasing out-oflease vehicles, annually, negating the depreciation from the running costs.

• Council will cover the costs of accreditation of drivers from the Kenilworth community.

• The vehicle can undertake as many trips as the community desires, with patrons paying $8/person per return trip towards the operating costs. The trips must not coincide/duplicate with Public Transport services offered by TransLink.

• The community will be responsible for Insurance (incl. Excess), Registration, Tyres, Servicing, Fuel and other operational costs that may arise. A legal entity representing the Kenilworth community will be required, to formally accept responsibility for the partnership between Council and community.

• Council will provide $2,000 as a working fund to assist meeting the responsibilities outlined above. This fund provides the ability to meet the bills on top of the income from the fare paying customers.

• The KPI for the Trial is “to operate successfully within the funding

commitments generally offered by Council, clearly showing an ability for ongoing success.”

Indicative Running Costs: - (Expenditure) The below approximate running costs are calculated travelling 16,172 klm per year, based on the following scenario: • Three return trips per week – Kenilworth to Nambour via Mapleton = 206 klm x 52 weeks = 10,712 klm.

• One return trip per week – Kenilworth to Nambour via Eumundi = 105 klm x 52 weeks = 5,460 klm Description Expense Cents Per Klm Tyres $400 .024 Maintenance $600 .037 Registration $940 .058 Insurance $600.00 .037 Fuel @ $1.50 p/l $2133 .131 Total Annual Running Costs $4674 .287 Income:Obviously the vehicle can undertake as many trips as the community desires. However for the purpose of this exercise, these figures are based on four return trips per week, 52 weeks a year, with an average of two persons per trip, paying $8/ person per return trip towards the operating costs. The driver of the vehicle in this scenario would travel free of charge.

• Four (trips) x 2 (patrons) x $8.00 (per return trip) x 52 (weeks/year) = $3328 Conclusion:In a nutshell for this proposed Community Bus Service to be viable, it would rely on the goodwill of community volunteers, eager and willing to put their hand up to be a driver, plus Council’s contribution to cover the shortfall between expenditure and income ($1346).

I don’t expect decisions to be made immediately, however I would appreciate a consensus from the community shortly after the Christmas break (now extended to Easter break) in order that Council can progress or shelve the matter.

• If you are interested in putting your hand up to be a driver, please submit your Expression of Interest to me via email at – greg.rogerson@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Catch you in the Valley.

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What's in the Spotlight Latest exhibition open Visit Caloundra Regional Gallery to explore the latest exhibition titled Borrowed Time by leading contemporary Australian artist Laith McGregor. The exhibition brings together new and recent works, focusing on the themes of time and labour. The exhibition will be on display until Sunday, April 29.

Ride2School Day Pedal, scoot or skate to school on Friday March 23 for National Ride to School Day 2018. Research suggests that students who travel actively to school arrive alert and ready to learn.

Council encourages families to leave the car at home and get active this Ride to School Day. Register online to go in the draw for great prizes.

For details visit council's website.

Welcome the Commonwealth In March and April the Sunshine Coast welcomes over 500 athletes and supporters from 9 countries, training in our region for Commonwealth glory.

Join us in Cotton Tree Park on March 25 for the free Festival of Champions Community Event from 3 – 6.30pm.

For details visit council’s website.

QLD Women’s Week 2018 Women and girls across the Coast are invited to join the 2018 Queensland Women's Week celebrations. Attend a range of inspirational free events, be empowered by international speaker Nicole Gibson, Sunshine Coast Lightning netball players and a screening of the documentary Embrace by Taryn Brumtt.

Book via council’s website.

Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am 22 March, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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THANKS FROM KENILWORTH FIRST RESPONSE

he Kenilworth First Response Group gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the Mitsubishi 4WD Owners Club for their generous cheque which they donated towards our KFR group.

The Mitsubishi Club recently had a weekend at the Bluff Camping Ground, raising funds for local charities which included The Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Being a self funded group, we thank you again for your much appreciated donation of $1000.00.

Hans Schinkel, President KFR, 5472 3569  Pictured L-R are Jan Corbett, Ron Flint, Lynda Battig, Ann Thatcher and Hans Schinkel.

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TED O’BRIEN – FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

others I recently stood in Federal parliament and spoke about mothers. I am the youngest of nine children and just last month my wife Sophia gave birth to our second child, a son, Henry John-Paul. As a father I know what it’s like to completely love my child. But it blows my mind how mothers must feel. I am absolutely in awe of mothers; carrying life inside them, the connectedness they must have with their child, and the ongoing selflessness of motherhood. I pay tribute to my wife and all mothers and, as I said in Federal parliament, we must have mothers at the forefront of our minds in all policy deliberations.

Save on energy As power prices eat into family budgets, the Turnbull government is investigating ways to bring down the cost of energy and encourage investment. One such proposal is our National Energy Guarantee to save households $300 a year. An in-depth review of Australia’s energy policies by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently described the Guarantee as a “promising opportunity”. The Guarantee is being shaped and formulated through stakeholder consultation this year and the final design will be presented to the COAG Energy Council later this year.

Korean War Veterans Just in time for ANZAC Day, veterans of the Korean War have been approved to wear the Republic of Korea War Service Medal which was introduced by South Korea in 1951. More than 15,000 Australians served during the Korean War but were only approved to wear the United Nations Korea Medal because of award policies set by the United Kingdom. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal is not administered by Defence and so veterans will need to purchase a medal from any reputable medal dealer.

• As always, please get in touch with any issues or enquiries on 5479 2800, or email ted. obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or drop by my Maroochydore office, 17 Southern Drive.

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MARTY HUNT – STATE MEMBER FOR NICKLIN

am planning to do regular ‘mobile offices’ around the electorate, the first round will commence in the week commencing Monday 26 March.

Mobile offices allow me to get out and about to meet constituents who might not be able to access my Nambour office, and also provides me an opportunity to see first-hand issues of concern to different communities in the Nicklin Electorate.

On this occasion I will be visiting the communities of Cooroy, Mapleton, Palmwoods and Kenilworth, where I hope to meet with locals and various community and business groups. I am currently locking in meeting times and dates and encourage you to follow me on Facebook for final details.

Last week in Parliament I asked the Premier for an update on some critical infrastructure upgrades well overdue in this electorate. These projects included the Cooroy Station pedestrian crossing and the two dangerous Cooroy intersections (corner of Myall and Elm Streets and corner of Diamond and Elm Streets), as well as the Nambour Police Station upgrade. I will share the response with the community when it has been received.

Please keep an eye out for me in the week commencing 26 March, follow me on Facebook for final details or call my office (5406 4100) should you require further information.

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GET SNAPPING AND TELL THE STORY OF ‘OUR SUNSHINE COAST’

ntries are now open for the 2018 Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Photography Award, ‘Our Sunshine Coast’, with an exciting prize pool of $8000 on offer.

Launched today, the Sunshine Coast Council competition is inviting local photographers to use their skills and passion to celebrate the story of the Coast’s distinct environments through the lens of a camera.

Following on from the success of previous Environment Photography Awards, Environment Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said the awards were also a great opportunity to build understanding of the themes within the Environment and Liveability Strategy 2017.

“Through this prize we aim to highlight the environment, liveability, sustainability and resilience of the Sunshine Coast, in a visual display that everyone can relate to,” Cr McKay said.

“An exciting component of the Photography Award programme will involve up to 25 finalist artworks in the ‘Our Sunshine Coast’ roaming outdoor exhibition to be hosted in multiple locations across the Sunshine Coast.

“This will enable opportunities for many people of all ages and interests to view the photographs – essentially seeing the region through someone else’s eyes – and help build their awareness and understanding of the amazing place in which we live.”

Prizes – $8000 prize pool.

Open category Winner $2500 Runner up $1000 Highly commended (up to 4) $500 High School category Winner $700 (gift voucher) Runner up $200 (gift voucher) Junior Primary category $500 (gift voucher) Runner up $100 (gift voucher) People’s Choice $1000 The ‘Our Sunshine Coast’ exhibition will tour our region, with locations including Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Cotton Tree Esplanade Park and others.

Visit Sunshine Coast Council www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for further info and to enter. Entries close on 14 May, 2018.

Images from the 2017 awards: ▲ Silvereye by Pete Evans ◄ Bulcock Beach by Simon Beedle

KENILWORTH INFORMATION CENTRE – FEBRUARY

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vent: Technology Help When: Friday 23 March, 10.30am-11.50am Having problems using your digital device? Unsure of how to get the best out of your programs? Volunteers are available to work with you one-on-one in the library. Topics vary and may include Windows laptop (including 8 and 10), MacBook, iPad/ iPhone, Android tablet, email, Facebook and Skype. Sessions are one hour long. You are welcome to bring your own device.

Beginners welcome. Library staff to book and confirm your topic (not all volunteers cover all topics).

Cost: Free. Registration essential. (07) 5475 8989 https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/

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espite the hot spell and the fact that February is traditionally the slowest month for visitors, the numbers visiting the Centre increased substantially with 1202 visitors; 432 more than the same time last year. While approx. 1000 were from Queensland, 78 were from overseas. It was interesting to note that all but nine of the overseas visitors were from the northern hemisphere where they have been experiencing severe cold weather over their winter; so the hot weather here must have been quite an adjustment.

It is with great pleasure that the Information Centre welcomes back our featured volunteer for this month, Kaye Linck, who has re-connected with the Centre after a period of absence. Kaye’s enthusiasm and admin skills are a real bonus to the operations of the Centre, and now the brochure racks are all up to date!

New volunteers are always welcome. Many of the volunteers work a full day from 9am to 3pm, so even volunteering for a few hours means that everyone’s hours can be reduced, making their time at the Centre enjoyable without it becoming tedious. If you would like to volunteer, please ‘phone 5446 0122.

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NOOSA ORCHESTRA PRESENTS Tick Tock, Tick Tock, Tick Tock

ime travel through two centuries of glorious music with conductor Antoni Bonetti!

Enjoy Bach’s timeless Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, featuring Warren Brewer (Piccolo Trumpet) and Janet Brewer (Harpsichord).

Set your watch to Haydn’s magical ‘Clock’ Symphony 101...

Go into orbit with Holst’s Planet Suite ‘Jupiter’...

Meditate during Bizet’s ‘Inside the Sacred Temple’...

Beat time to Benjamin’s Jamaican Rumba.

You have the time not to miss this wonderful concert that begins Noosa Orchestra’s 2018 season – pictured above.

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Concert dates • Sunday 18 March 2.30pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 115 Eumundi Road, Noosaville. Also Noosa String Ensemble and Mini Strings at Noosa Concert only.

• Sunday 25 April 2.30pm at Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Maple Street, Cooroy. Refreshments available at interval.

Tickets $25 Adults, $20 students / concession / group bookings 10+).

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‘FEELING FREE’: AN EXHIBITION OF ABSTRACT PAINTINGS

endy Catlin’s first solo exhibition is being held at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery.

The exhibition ‘Feeling Free to Play, Experiment and Risk’ opens 17 March in the Carriage Exhibition Room.

The paintings are the result of learning to be playful in the studio, not be afraid of mistakes, and not take the creative process too seriously. Wendy says: “At the start an art project, there is no plan, no expectation – I just play and experiment with the paints and tools on hand. You’re never knowing what is going to happen next or what shapes will appear.

This is my creative process which I find completely fascinating and takes me deep into a quiet space.

“Many of my paintings are abstract, acrylic and mixed media on wood panels. Each panel is different with multiple layers resulting in interesting textures. I am inspired by shapes in nature.”

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB FEBRUARY REPORT

ony club got off to a busy start for the year with members heading in different directions on Saturday 10 February, with most heading to our club muster. We wished good luck to Amaya, who was competing that day in the Jumping Equitation at Redcliffe Pony Club.

On Saturday 24 February, representing our club at the Zone 6 Jumping Equitation at Nambour Showgrounds, Amaya, riding Crystal myth (Ben), placed 4th in the first round of equitation, 4th in the second and 4th overall in the 17 & under 21 Years age group.

On the following day, Amaya was joined by club members Jodi and Alice, each competing at the Official Showjumping – Zone 6, again at Nambour Showgrounds. Amaya and Crystal myth (Ben) placed 5th in 80cm official AM5. But all had unlucky rails the rest of the day. Although not placing overall, Jodi and Alice should be pleased with their OTT (off the track) thoroughbreds Navillus Happy and Let’s Do the Cha Cha in the showjumping.

They were all joined by Caeli who took on the role of club photographer to record the day’s highlights.

Our next muster on 10 March was a joint muster with Mooloolah Pony Club led by instructors Jim James and Bree Wiblen. We also worked on certificate books and exams, knowing how important theory is for good horsemanship!

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MAPLETON MENS SHED RE-OPENS

he Mapleton Men’s shed is reopening the Drop-in Centre from Monday 5 March from 9.30am to midday.

The Drop-in Centre will be open Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings and the workshops will be open every Tuesday and Wednesday morning so there will be a welcoming presence every weekday at the Shed.

All men are welcome to drop by for a coffee, conversation or some workshop activity.

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OLD PAIRS OF SPECTACLES

hank you from Lions – many donations received. All are appreciated. If you have any that you no longer require, Lions is happy to take them off your hands. They are recycled to needy communities. Glasses can be left at the Mapleton Community Library.

Alice riding Let’s Do the Cha Cha at the Zone 6 Official Showjumping at Nambour Showgrounds on 25 February.

MARY VALLEY GLASS Amaya and Ben receiving their 2nd place ribbon in AM5 80cm at Zone 6 Official Showjumping at Nambour Showgrounds on 25 February.

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COMMUNITY INVITED TO FREE TREE PLANTING DAY AT THE MARY RIVER

ympie Landcare and Gympie Council would like to invite members of the community to attend a free tree planting day on Sunday, 18 March 2018 at the new ‘River to Rail Trail’.

Council has provided funding to Gympie Landcare to match $100,000 of grant funding under Round 3 of the Australian Governments 20 Million Trees initiative. The jointly funded project will restore nine hectares of native forest along the Mary River ‘River to Rail Trail’, in Gympie.

Gympie Councillor, Environmental Sustainability portfolio, Dr Daryl Dodt, said the native vegetation along the region’s river network was crucial to the ongoing health of the Mary River.

“Our application for the funding discussed the need to re-establish the (threatened) subtropical rainforest which once dominated the banks of the Mary,” Cr Dodt said.

“Threatened species such as the Mary River cod, black-faced monarch bird and white-breasted sea eagles need this habitat to survive.

“We will be planting plant more than 20,000 canopy plants and 15,000 mid-storey and ground cover plants between Kidd Bridge and the Deep Creek junction by 2020. I hope families and those interested in caring for our region come down to plant some trees and be a part of this wonderful project. The Mary River is a place that generations to come will be able to enjoy”.

The community tree planting day will coincide with the International Day of Forests (21 March) and World Water Day (22 March). Details of community tree planting day:Where: Between the Gympie Netball Courts and Excelsior Road.

When: 8.30am to 11am No cost or reservations needed. Please bring closed shoes and sun protection. Coffee and sausage sizzle available.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

esidents and business owners are invited to contribute their ideas for economic growth in the Gympie region.

Gympie Regional Council is currently developing its Economic Development Strategy for the next five years and input is sought to inform the high-level document.

Mayor Mick Curran said that Council has made a commitment to redefine its role in supporting business and industry to grow the region’s economy.

“The Gympie Region Economic Development Strategy will deliver a plan for Council to enable initiatives which will help stimulate new investment and support the growth of our existing businesses,” he said. “It will identify opportunities and actions to facilitate continued growth for the economic benefit of the whole Gympie region.”

An online survey is available visit – www.gympie.qld.gov.au Submissions close on Wednesday, 21 March.

“Consultation with businesses and communities in the region is an essential part of the strategic development process,” Mayor Curran added. “We want to hear from people living, working or running a business in all localities of our region.”

For more information about the new Development Strategy, contact Council’s Economic Development Unit on 1300 307 800.

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GREAT KAYAKING CONDITIONS

reat kayaking for those with moderate kayaking experience after the recent rains.

For up-to-date river conditions, please contact Ian Harling on 0400 297 678.

Ride On Mary... where adventures begin!

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COMMUNITY SOLAR FARM SAVINGS CLOSE IN ON $1 MILLION

“Those savings can now be used on community projects and activities in our region. The solar farm is also delivering additional benefits for our environment, with the equivalent of 10,989 tonnes of CO2 carbon emissions saved so far in the first year of operations.

“We are exceptionally pleased with the performance of our solar farm and the big contribution it is making to our vision to being Australia’s most sustainable region – healthy, smart, creative.”

The Sunshine Coast Solar Farm has already been recognised at the Planning Institute of Australia Awards for Planning Excellence.

It won the Wendy Chadwick Encouragement Award for being innovative and showing the greatest promise of achieving a vision of excellence in Queensland. Live data from the solar farm can be viewed at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Environment/ Sunshine-Coast-Solar-Farm.

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he Sunshine Coast Solar Farm is surpassing its targets in its first year, offsetting more than 100% of Sunshine Coast Council’s total electricity consumption and providing almost $1 million in savings.

The electricity output from the 15 megawatt solar farm – the first to be built by a local government in Australia – has been steadily increasing since its commissioning in July last year with recent monthly figures significantly exceeding forecasts.

January 2018 saw electricity generation surpass three gigawatts for the month for the first time, building on a solid performance in December 2017.

Mayor Mark Jamieson said the strong electricity generation from the farm during January allowed council to offset 129% of its total power consumption.

“As our solar farm has ramped up so have its benefits for council and our ratepayers,” Mayor Jamieson.

“It is very encouraging to see the solar farm is on track to exceed the targeted $22m in public savings over 30 years identified in the May 2016 business case. During January alone, council saved $339,000 versus the cost of using traditional retail electricity supply agreements, while savings against business as usual for electricity supply are approaching $1m ($938,000) for the year after all costs, including debt repayments.

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ympie Regional Council Chief Executive Officer Bernard Smith confirmed that Cr James Cochrane has forwarded to him notice of his resignation from Council, effective immediately.

In accordance with the Local Government Act, a by-election must be held within 12 weeks to fill the vacancy in the office of Councillor for Division 8. Mayor, Cr Mick Curran thanked Cr Cochrane for his time on Council and congratulated him on making the courageous decision which was done in the best interests of the community.

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arung Landcare are very pleased to announce a garden design workshop on Sunday 8 April with well-known Queensland landscape architect Lawrie Smith AM. Rainforest is far more than just a sea of green foliage! Although resplendent in ‘Fifty Shades of Green’ the forest pales into insignificance in comparison with the vibrant primary colours of new foliage, spectacular flowers and enticing fruits. The diversity and versatility of rainforest species offers an extensive palette of plants to use as unique and dramatic horticultural subjects in landscape and garden design.

Creating your own lifestyle environment is an ambition that most of us share – but we never really know just how to do it! The key is ‘Design with Nature’ – the philosophy that landscape architect Lawrie Smith AM has followed throughout his career spanning almost 50 years. You may have enjoyed some of his landscape without realising it – he was responsible for the entire external environment of World Expo 88, everything outside the pavilions; similarly Roma Street Parkland in central Brisbane is his design; the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens is being created from his master plan, as are more than 20 other Botanic Gardens.

So he has been there! Done that!

This workshop will be presented in simple everyday layman’s language, accompanied by photo images to provide some inspirational ideas. During the day, Lawrie will guide you through the planning and design process as you analyse and understand the opportunities and constraints presented by your site, and then you will use this in a hands on session to do the basic design for a chosen section of your own garden. From this you will define the specific functional and design requirements for the plant material needed

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in your garden and Lawrie will guide you through the selection process to allow you to identify the most suitable species.

Whether you live in town or on a large rural site, the design principles you learn at the workshop will help you to create an Australian inspired garden of any scale that has the appropriate ‘sense of place’. Morning tea and lunch included. Registrations are required. You may register online or by phoning the Barung office on 5494 3151.

‘COOKING WITH BUSH FOODS’ WORKSHOP WITH PETER WOLFE AT KANDANGA FARM STORE

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unya nuts, pepper berries, lilly pillys, myrtles. Does this list fill you with excitement at the thought of potential recipes or, is it more of a mind blank?

There is no reason why we can’t incorporate bush foods into our lives every day – they certainly have wonderful health benefits as well as unique flavours. But how?

We are so lucky to have Peter Wolfe, pictured the Free Ranging Chef of Cedar Creek Farm Bush Foods right here in the Mary Valley – who can not only show you how to cook with bushfoods but to get you really really excited about doing so.

Kandanga Farm Store is the venue for Peter’s one day intensive bushfood cooking workshop Monday 26 March.

Eat, cook, eat some more, learn and discover a whole new world of wonderful foods – literally at your doorstep. Spaces limited. $195 p/p.

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ave you ever found an odd bug? Or an especially bizarre fungus that resembles a cage? A plant with a leaf reminiscent of a candle flame? And wondered, what on earth is that?

On Saturday 7 April Barung Landcare will be holding an event at the Maleny Community Centre that may resolve such conundrums.

If you have found a bug, fungus or plant that is particularly perplexing or has simply aroused your curiosity, would like to know what it is, what it does and why it bothers, just register online www.barunglandcare.org.au or ‘phone the Barung office 5494 3151.

Bring it along and be prepared for our panel, Michelle Gleason (the Bug Lady and author of Miniature Lives), Frances Guard (co-author of Australian Sub-tropical Fungi) and Wayne Webb (Barung Production Nursery Manager, yet to publish), to astound you with their brilliance and breadth of knowledge.

You will have five minutes with the panel member of choice who will (hopefully) identify your specimen and tell you a story about it.

Michelle, Frances and Wayne will each contribute a short presentation at the end of the morning about the species you’ve brought in and suggest some context for their presence in the landscape at this time of the year.

• Cost is $5/bug, fungus or plant. If you wish to bring in more than one category (eg a bug and a fungus) you will need to register twice, selecting the relevant categories. Morning tea will be provided This workshop is supported by the Burnett Mary Regional Group, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme.

ARTISTS CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA’S LANDSCAPE FROM CENTRE TO SEA

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rtists Yanni van Zijl above and Trevor Purvis below have combined their unique talents to exhibit a body of art work derived from their shared passion for the extremes of this vast country with the Centre to Sea exhibition these Easter holidays.

From the soft, gentle beauty of the seashore, through verdant forests to the harsh, unforgiving plains and deserts this exhibition takes you on an immersive art adventure through the Australian landscape.

• The free exhibit will be on display at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens Arts and Ecology Centre from 5-15 April from 10am-2pm, with a formal launch on Saturday 7 April from 2-4pm.

Children on the Sunshine Coast can also hear from these artists and be inspired as they share their travels and creative observations, as well as have the opportunity to play with colour and texture, in both 2D and 3D, contributing to daily artworks • The children’s Art Adventure exploring the Centre to Sea exhibition will be held daily 6-8 April and again 12-14 April from 10am-2pm. This is free of charge and no registrations required.

Families looking to explore the arts and ecology of the gardens can also discover art installations within the native bushland, or visit the interactive Whipbird Walk, nature-based playground.

Visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website for more information about upcoming activities, events and exhibitions.

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e invite all those music loving, young at heart and legal aged, to come along to our Party Outback #8 on 14 April to celebrate a night out in the hinterland. Awesome soloists Shaz Newton from 6pm and Murray from 8pm plus a red hot band Dirty Dice from 9pm will be on stage to keep you dancing.

There’s no admit fee or need to travel to Brisbane to see exciting entertainment and rare talent.

There’s also a late night party outback menu starting from 8pm to 10pm. Remember we have a free courtesy bus, just call the Kenilworth Hotel to make a booking.

Come on out and don’t grow old in front of the TV on a Saturday night. See you there because we can’t ‘party outback’ without you.

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2018 MARY VALLEY / NOOSA HINTERLAND EVENTS Easter Sat 31 Mar Kenilworth Cheese Wine & Food Fest 2018 Easter weekend

Far-A-Way Riders Easter Carnival, Imbil faraway.asn.au – 320km endurance ride

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KAC Makers & Growers Market 9am-1pm

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Aust Body Art Festival – ‘Wild Things’ Cooroy

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Thurs 19-22 April Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival 2018 Sunday 29 April

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he art on display at Cooroy’s Australian Body Art festival is 1-3 June 2018 Maleny Show unique, interesting and it is also good for the environment!

15 to Sun 17 June Nambour (Sunshine Coast) Show The Wearable Art competition is where artists create fashion or 9 to 10 June 2018 Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show costumes from recycled materials, highlighting the importance of Sun 24 June 2018 Noosa Festival of Water (MRCCC) reusing and recycling and making it fun!

“This is a great competition and it is really accessible to everyone to come 29 June to 1 July Mary Valley Art Festival, Imbil up with a creation. We have all ages from primary school right up to Sunday 15 July Chicks in the Sticks 2018 at senior citizens that get involved in this competition and it is great to see Yabbaloumba Retreat, Kenilworth

how they reuse common items and how they interpret the theme which is Wild Things this year. We have three awesome award-winning judges Fri 20 to 29 July Noosa Alive! this year with Jules McCrae, Heather O’Flaherty and Rene McGovern Sat 18 August Mary Valley (Imbil) Show sure to have a difficult decision on Sunday 9 April,” said event manager, 23 to 26 August Gympie Music Muster, Amamoor Danielle Taylor.

Sun 2 Sept Father’s Day “Cooroy is amazing at hosting events and the Australian Body Art Festival is definitely one of the most interesting and unique. We love 7 September Noosa Show that the Wearable Art encourages all ages to compete and to think 15 September Kenilworth Show Rodeo & Woodchop creatively about reusing and recycling. It’s a great message which is Fri 21 to 24 Sept Mitchell Creek Rock & Blues Festival why we are proud to be the major sponsors for this competition,” said Geoff Edwards, Senior Manager of Cooroy Community Bank Branch Sat 29 Sept Eumundi Show of Bendigo Bank.

29 Sept to 1 Oct Kenilworth ArtsFest 2018 There is still time to get involved in the Wearable Art competition Sun 1 October KAC Makers & Growers Market 9am-1pm and getting in soon means you’ll be in time to cash in on early Thurs 4 to 7 Oct Heart of Gold Inter. Film Festival, Gympie bird fees which close on 28 February 2018 for the Wearable Art competition. Other competitions in full body painting, face painting TBA October 2018 Kenilworth Hotel Classic & Custom Car Show and photography are filling up quickly so enter now to avoid 7 Oct to 10 Nov Mary Valley Scarecrows season disappointment.

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Mary River Festival, Kandanga This festival is on 7 and 8 April at Cooroy Mill Place and is run by the volunteers at Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and funded through 29 Nov to 1 Dec Jungle Love Festival, Imbil (Thurs to Sat) donations and sponsorships from Sunshine Coast Daily, Wythes Real Sat 1 to 2 Dec Christmas in Cooroy Estate, Tourism Noosa, Firefly Solutions, Cooroy Community Bank Sun 16 Dec KAC Makers & Growers Market 9am-1pm Branch of Bendigo Bank, SPV Accounting, The Shed @ Cooroy, Matt Blak, Wattle Media, Butter Factory Arts Centre, Gelignite Jacks, Bold Mon 24 Dec 2018 Kenilworth Christmas Eve party as Love Jewellery, Studio Republic, Michelle Maclennan Art, Always Wicked Art, Club Cooroy RSL, Fairytale Events & Equip4Hire, Sea The 91.9FM, Derivan, Cooroy Supa IGA, Tewantin Noosa RSL, Jandamarra Enquiries to MVV Editor jillguldbransen@gotalk.net.au Cadd, Wild at Heart and Hinternoosa Mobile 0455 262 495 • 07 5494 9918 Real Estate.

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This outstanding property comes onto the market boasting fabulous views, elevation and completely usable land.

• Lovely dam with electric pump and underground mains. • House set well back off the road, excellent access from a bitumen road. • Three bedroom timber home with full wrap around verandas on all four sides. • Built approx. 20 years ago and well maintained. • Insulation to roof cavity ensures energy efficiency. • Open plan living area with fireplace and split system air conditioning. • Solar power – 5 KW. • 2 x large rain water tanks.

• Inground concrete septic system. • 9m x 6m Colorbond shed with enclosed studio. • Additional farm shed that would easily convert to a stable.

• An exceptional parcel of land, rare to find in small acreage where the entire property is fertile, has an excellent water supply and every inch can be used.

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Rare Acreage Block 500mtrs From Township – Kenilworth

‘Stones Throw’ Obi Obi – Your Private Acreage Block 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.

Recent contract not proceeding brings this property back onto the market for sale. Price: $445,000.00

Small Acreage With River Frontage – Conondale

It’s not the biggest and best house in the street but the location and Mary River frontage outweighs those objections. You have the opportunity of living onsite in the livable shed while working on designing your “Forever Home”. There are two bedrooms, large open plan living area with wood heater, kitchen and dining room. The rear section of the building is ideal for storage – car accommodation or extra living space.

There is a covered verandah which looks down towards the river and beyond to rural farming land. The block is a mixture of grassed areas and established trees – 2.7 acres in total. Why not become self sufficient by growing your own fruit and veggies and getting in some chickens. Ideally you could also use this as your weekend getaway and share this with your family and friends – swimming, canoeing or just chilling out. All inspections are by appointment. Price: $420,000.00

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Here is an excellent opportunity to purchase a quality 48 acre property right in the heart of Kenilworth. Currently used as a weekender for the families’ holidays, this property is well set up. There are two large sheds and two carports plus a covered outdoor area for entertaining.

One shed is fully lined and has a kitchenette, the second shed is used for storage and has a shower, toilet and laundry area – both sheds are connected with a large covered breezeway/ carport. Around the sheds has established gardens and they are fenced off so cattle can’t get in. The property boasts great views and the location is only 500 mtrs from the main street.

This would be an ideal property for an enthusiastic horse rider to set up their facilities and utilise the forestry which backs onto this property. The current zoning is Rural & Rural Residential under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014, so there are some options there for development (subject to Council’s approval). This could be the ideal opportunity for an investor or family’s superannuation fund. Price: $1,200,000.00