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MARY RIVER

FESTIVAL 10 YEARS

MARY RIVER MONTH 2019

ary River Month in the Mary River catchment kicked off with the Big Jump on World River’s Day on Sunday 22 September 2019 and will finish with the Mary River Festival at Kandanga on Saturday 9 November. • One of the highlights of Mary River Month is the MRCCC’s popular Spring in the Mary Photo Competition, with cash prizes courtesy of Murray Views, Gympie Landcare, the Burnett Mary Regional Group, Bos Rural, the Greater Mary Association and HQPlantations. Categories include the Open section, Junior, Wildlife, Rural, Saltwater and People’s Choice. Contact the MRCCC or go online for the entry form and get your entries in by Friday 1 November! The banner background image above is Darryl Dodt's Foggy Morning Fishing, winner of the 2016 competition. • On 8-9 October the MRCCC’s Waterwatch Coordinator Jess Dean and the MRCCC team will be leading the annual Catchment Crawl. This two-day excursion samples water quality at numerous locations along the Mary River, from the headwaters in the Conondales, to the estuary at River Heads. • On Wednesday 9 October, Marilyn Connell from Tiaro Landcare will be hosting a free Turtle Talk at Kenilworth Hall from 6 – 8 pm. • The MRCCC AGM will be held on Wednesday 16 October in Gympie, with Guest Speaker Associate Professor Ron Johnstone presenting research on water quality in the Great Sandy Strait. The AGM will also hear reports from our Chairman and Project Officers on the work of the MRCCC over the past year. For more information or to RSVP to the MRCCC, contact the MRCCC on 5482 4766 or email admin@mrccc.org.au • On Saturday 26 October and Sunday 27 October, the ANARRA Wildlife Rescue group are hosting a Koala Workshop at the Albert Bowls Club in Gympie. Visit http://mrccc.org.au for more information and a copy of the registration form. • The Mary River Festival at Kandanga on 9 November wraps up Mary River Month. This year’s Mary River Festival commemorates the 10 year anniversary of that fateful day when former Federal Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, said no to the Traveston Crossing dam proposal, and the Festival Organising Committee are working hard to ensure there will be ample opportunity to celebrate!

The festival features fantastic entertainment, community group displays, cat’s claw creeper vine weaving, speakers tent, lots of good food, and plenty of activities that the whole family will love. Visit www.maryriverfestival.org or find them on Facebook. • If you are planning an event that you would like to include in the Mary River Month 2019 calendar please send an email to mackenzie.finger@mrccc.org.au A copy of the calendar is available on the MRCCC’s website − www.mrccc.org.au  Pictured top left − 10th Anniversary Mary River Festival T-shirts are available to pre-order now! T-shirt or singlet, only $15. Mary River Month is supported by Mary River Catchment Coord. Committee and Gympie branch of the Bendigo Community Bank.

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RIVER REHABILITATION INFO SESSION

he Mary River has been identified as one of the five highest contributors of fine sediment to the Great Barrier Reef. BMRG has recently received funding from the federal government to undertake streambank rehabilitation projects at priority sites near Kenilworth. A community information day on Tuesday 29 October, from 2pm to 4pm will provide an opportunity to see these projects first hand and to speak directly with project managers and partners. The session will be held at 132 Walli Mountain Road, Kenilworth. • Please RSVP to 0741 812 999 by Wednesday 23 October.

WORLD WEAVING RECORD

t last year’s Mary River Festival, 73 weavers set a world record for weaving with cat’s claw creeper. This year we plan to better that, but we need to do a lot of collecting. To that end a number of collecting days are organised but of course there’s nothing to stop you collecting independently and bringing to the festival. • Collecting days Saturday 26 Oct, Yabba Creek, crossing No. 6 (between Imbil and Borumba Dam) 1pm till 3pm. There may also be a more local option for Gympieites, say Six Mile Creek, to be confirmed. Monday 28 October in conjunction with Roving Restorers but all are welcome to attend. Meet at Gheerulla Creek Rest Area, Kenilworth –Eumundi Road 9am. Will do some collecting there then move to near Pickering Bridge. Finish around noon. Wednesday 6 November MRCCC has arranged a cat's claw collecting morning with the MRCCC staff at the Six Mile Rest Area in Gympie from 8am to 11am, to be followed by a BBQ. If you are able to volunteer your time for an hour or three, RSVP by replying to admin@mrccc.org.au or call the Resource Centre and please let them know if you have specific dietary requirements. For collecting, please wear suitable clothing (eye protection is handy for removing the vines from trees), and if you have secateurs and gloves please bring them along. • And in order to train up instructors there’ll be a free weaving workshop at the festival site in Kandanga on Sunday 3 November from noon till 3pm. No need to book. For more info contact Ian 0455 031 952.

DATE CLAIMERS LEADING UP TO THE FESTIVAL 1) Mary River Festival next organising meeting Thursday 17 Oct 4.30pm at brick building at Kandanga Community Reserve opposite the school. Everyone welcome to contribute new ideas. 2) Cats claw collection for Mary River Festival Saturday 26 Oct and Wednesday 6 November (organised by MRCCC). For details contact Glenda 0411 443 589. 3) Be part of the Gympie Gold Rush Parade with our Mary River Festival promotion lantern display walk Friday 18 October for start at 7pm at the Civic Centre. 4) Join in the fun of the weaving workshop and working bee for Mary River Festival on Sunday 3 Nov at Kandanga Community Reserve 8am start. Come on down! 5) Mary River Festival setup Thursday 7 Nov and Friday 8 Nov at Kandanga Community Reserve. 8am start. Volunteers welcome. 6) Mary River Festival 2019 at Kandanga Community Reserve Saturday 9 Nov. Theme this year is titled Decade of Reflections with the Mary River still flowing free! Big 10 year celebration! Dont miss the after party in the Kandanga Hall. 7) Community Breakfast with a Poet − Kandanga Hall Sunday 10 Nov followed by festival pack up at the Kandanga Community Reserve.

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GYMPIE GOLD RUSH FESTIVAL

ympie’s Gold Rush Festival is a celebration of our history as ‘the town that saved Queensland from bankruptcy’ when James Nash first discovered gold back in 1867. • Friday 18 October – Gold Rush Parade 6pm-9pm, Mary Street. The parade pays homage to Gympie’s rich gold rush history and is the perfect opportunity for community groups, schools, clubs, organisations, individuals and businesses to get involved. The theme for 2019 is ‘Gold Rush Era’ and, given the twilight timing of this year’s parade, is a great chance for entrants to creatively illuminate their float. The community floats will be complemented by a spectacular lantern display by primary and high school students under the tutelage of a professional lantern maker Rozina Suliman. The 2019 Gold Rush Street Parade will start at 7pm on Friday 18 October leaving from the Gympie Civic Centre and finishing in Mary Street where the celebration will continue with live music, food vans, street performers and kids rides. Participation in this year’s Gold Rush Parade is free. • Register your float online at www.gympie.qld.gov.au/goldrush Registrations close Wednesday, 16 October 2019. • Saturday 19 October – Gold Rush Carnival from 2.00pm, Lake Alford and Gympie Gold Mining & Historical Museum, Gympie Features Old Ways & Wares market, displays and free museum tours, plus vintage and highland style games. There's two stages of live music − the main stage entertainment featuring folk and roots music. Drop by the Bootleg Bar and sample the street food, craft beers − Indigenous, Chinese and Scottish flavours. • Register for Nashy’s Big Beard Bonanza competition. • Stay for the spectacular Gold Rush evening fire event. • Sunday 20 October – Gold Rush Picnic Day − Take time to celebrate our community and our open spaces. A day of picnics, laughs and outdoor fun with family, friends, and neighbours across Gympie. Plan-your-picnic packs available from gympie.qld.gov.au

AWESOME AGVENTION 2019

uffalo Fly costs the Nth Aust. beef industry $100m/Yr according MLA. Non-chemical treatments like backrubbers use oils mainly as a deterrent. Some high grade (<10micron) DE products are on-label insecticides (Organic Allowable inputs) that actually kill small insects by physically damaging their exoskeleton leading to death by dehydration. (No resistance risk, no chemicals in the food chain). Unfortunately, like most non-systemic products, a daily dose is needed to ensure flys have ongoing exposure to the powder. Bos Rural came up with a dust bag that is refillable with a water resistant cover enabling it to be hung in the paddock (about one bag per 50 head) to give a month or so of relief against problem external parasites. Bos Bags are one of their own little local Agventions that are now sold nationally through other independent rural resellers. Local manufacturing (really local at Amamoor) has a new design that’ll be showcased at AgVention 25 October along with a new filler blend you might like to try for the upcoming fly season. Book now! Tickets $7-$65. See ad below. https://agvention.com.au/

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GYMPIE FESTIVAL 18-20 OCTOBER Gold Rush Parade

Evening lantern parade 6.00pm-9.00pm, Friday 18 October Mary Street, Gympie

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Celebrating our rich heritage From 2.00pm, 2.00pm, Saturday Saturday 19 19 October October Lake Alford, Gympie

Gold Rush Picnic Day Celebrating our community All day, Sunday Sunday 20 20 October October

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n the recent Sunshine Coast Heritage Planning Scheme document that was distributed for comment it was stated:The Kenilworth Police Station is located in a former private residence, believed to have been built for or by the owner of the Kenilworth sawmill W. Doyle. To set the records straight the Police Station was built by Bill Allen (the original owner of the Kenilworth Sawmill) as his place of residence in the late 1920’s (personal communication from his grandson Grant Stevenson). After the Allen family moved to Gympie the home was converted into two flats and rented out to local families and remained as flats until 1949 (personal communication Terry Murtagh.) In April of 1949 the Queensland Health and Home Affairs Minister advised Mr. D.A. Low, MLA that the purchase of a house and land for the purposes of opening a Police Station in Kenilworth was almost completed (Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, 8.4.1949, page 8). On page eight of the Courier Mail published on 10 August, 1949 it was stated that the house and land had been purchased and applications were being called for the position of officer-in-charge. The notice of purchase was reiterated on page 7 of the Telegraph newspaper of 11 August, 1949. The Dalby Herald published on 9 September, 1949 headlined the general news with: “CONSTABLE TRANSFERRED – Advice has been received that Constable C.A. Bartlett, of the Warra Police Station staff, has been transferred to the position of officer-in-charge of the Kenilworth Station. The date the transfer becomes effective has not been notified.” (page 3) In those days all country police stations needed a structure in which to detain those who were found to be on the wrong side of

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the law – so a cell building would be required at the new Kenilworth Police Station. In the public notices published in the Brisbane Telegraph (2.3.1950, page 27):Kenilworth Police Station: Removal of Cell Building from the Ashgrove Police Station, Brisbane and re-erected at Kenilworth Police Station. Pictured − The Cell at the Police Station has weathered well since its removal from Ashgrove in 1950. The exact date of arrival of the Bartlett family in Kenilworth is unclear but it is known from the report on the front page of the Courier Mail, (26.8.1950) when Senior Constable Bartlett was called in to investigate the case of the injuries to one of the migrant workers at the forestry camp that by August, 1950 he was well settled into the position. The building obviously needed some improvements because under the Department of Works banner quotes were called on 24 November, 1950, for external painting of the Kenilworth Police Station and part internal painting (Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, page 6). Senior Constable Bartlett was issued with a police motor cycle and side-car to carry out his official duties. Whether this conveyance was used in the apprehension of the motorist using an unregistered trailer on 29 May, 1951 (Nambour Chronicle, 24.8.1951, page 7) is unknown but the motorist was convicted and fined one pound with six shillings court costs. The Police Station has seen many families pass through its doors in the past 69 years but the honour of our first police family goes to Ces Bartlett, his wife and their children Lynn, Glenn and Iris Belle.  The Kenilworth Museum will not be opening on Sundays for the remainder of 2019 as from October 27. The museum guide staff of one happens to be taking a short break with family in Texas, USA. − Lenore Meldrum, President

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COMMUNITY GHEERULLA HALL TO HOST LANDSCAPE BAND’S GRAND FINALE CONCERT

nce upon a time there was a five-piece band called Misty Minds. The band lost its mind when it became a trio − and now it is known as the Misties! The three members − Lenore, Tracey and Trish − met in a choir and discovered they shared similar (although not identical) tastes in music, and a love for harmonies. They love to perform together and mostly use their guitars, mandolin and, occasionally, keyboard to play older (up to 1990s) songs and some originals. The Misties (along with Kathleen and Steve Dennis) are support acts for the Landscape Band’s pictured above final concert in their tour of Sunshine Coast Community Halls. Kathleen and Steve are multi-instrumentalists playing original music and are wellknown hosts of ‘Unplugged’ – the Brooloo Acoustic Music Nights. With the added attraction of these local support acts, the Landscape Band’s concert at Gheerulla Hall, is a “don’t miss!” experience. As the last in their tour of Sunshine Coast Community Community Halls, (with the support of the Sunshine Coast Council) the grand finale concert will be a special event. All music, lyrics and poetry have been written by members of the band, with projected vision from the work of Coast photographers. The concept and contents are completely original, and the eight professional performers – all well known in their own right – bring the Coast’s landscape, richness, diversity, passage of time and identity into perspective. https://www.facebook.com/LandscapeBand. The band’s members are a talented group of well-known folk musicians, including Noel Gardener, John Ray Wright, Derek Foster, Steve Lake, Tom Nealson, Adrien Powell, Ian MacKay and Michael Whiticker. • Their final concert is at Gheerulla Hall Sunday 20 October. Both bar and food are available from 5pm, with music from local musicians − the Misties and Steve and Kathleen Dennis from 5.30, followed by the Landscape Band. A concert for all the family. Pre-book via trybooking.com/eventlist/landscapebandtour or buy at the door. Adult $15, Family (two adults, three children) $35; Child school age $5.

KENILWORTH VILLAGE UNITS

enilworth Village Units is a complex of ten individual selfcontained units owned and operated by the Kenilworth community as social housing for pensioners. The day to day operation of the units is overseen by a Management Committee of local Kenilworth community members elected at the AGM in January each year. The Management Committee operates within the rules set down by the Qld Office of Fair Trading. The first moves to establish KVU were made in 1982 to provide community owned accommodation for older citizens. Land for the complex was generously donated by Mrs Joan Richter with approval from the then Maroochy Shire Council to build ten units. Intensive fundraising was undertaken to supplement an initial Qld Government grant of $80 000 along with a private loan of $20 000 from a Kenilworth community member. Building began on Units 1 to 4 which were opened to tenants in January 1989. Further fundraising and lots of volunteer work saw Units 5 and 6 open in 1993. Units 7 to 10 were completed in February 2003. In 2015, part of the KVU land was sold to the Qld Government for the purpose of building an ambulance station which is now well and truly established. In 2018, the Management Committee engaged Boxsells Real Estate as property managers. This was necessary because of the increasing amount of complex legal and insurance matters that the Management Committee members, as volunteers, were being asked to deal with. • Kenilworth Village Units are designed for independent living as no residential care or assistance is offered. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t care about our tenants! We try to offer assistance wherever we can. We endeavour to keep the units to a high standard of accommodation and we try to keep the rents at a reasonable level. We have just finished a near complete refurbishment of two units which are now available for rental. If you would like further information, please talk to Tonia at Boxsells. Kenilworth Village Units Management Committee

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DID YOU KNOW? Library members can access movies, audiobooks, music and magazines all for FREE! Find out what’s new at your library, pop in or head to www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Community Grants – Apply Now! If your community organisation needs funding to help make something great happen, make it a reality with Council’s Community Grants Program. Apply for up to $2,000. Applications close November 4. Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards Nominations are now open for next year’s SCADA! Nominate those special people or organisations making a difference in your community. It’s easy to do. You can nominate via Sunshine Coast Council’s website.

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You can find top tips to help you reduce, reuse and recycle on council’s website

DATES FOR THE DIARY 17 Oct - Planting Day, Obi Obi Come along to this free family friendly planting event and help increase habitat for local wildlife. Kirbys Road Environmental Reserve from 7:30 – 12pm RSVP 14 October and more info at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ whatson 1 Nov - Built Heritage Symposium Council is hosting a free symposium at Bankfoot House. See and hear local stories from Heritage professionals. Call 5420 8600 to book.

CR GREG ROGERSON | DIVISION 10 SUNSHINE COAST

he Electoral Commission Queensland is currently reviewing the Divisional boundaries within our Sunshine Coast Regional Council area and there are some very significant changes proposed. The purpose of this review is to ensure that each of the 10 Divisions within the Sunshine Coast region has a similar number of voters – to ensure each person’s vote has the same value come election time. • While these proposed changes are up for public feedback and review, unfortunately time will be running very short by the time you’re reading this, with submissions closing on 11 October. So before you read on, I urge you to visit the Electoral Commission website – www.ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/local-government-boundaryreviews/divisional-boundary-reviews/sunshine-coast-regional-council and take a look for yourself. As Councillor for Division 10, what do I think about these proposed boundary changes? Well, I’ve never liked change for the sake of change and when it comes to the enormous boundary changes which are proposed for Division 10 and some of its neighbouring Divisions in particular, I can’t see the sense or the purpose. Under these proposed boundary changes, the ‘new look’ Division 10 would essentially comprise of Nambour, Bli Bli and the far western outskirts of Marcoola and Pacific Paradise. The Division would no longer include Kenilworth, Mapleton, Eumundi, Yandina, Kureelpa, North Arm, Ninderry, Belli Park, Gheerulla, Flaxton and Dulong. These communities are among the heartlands of Division 10 and to suddenly cut them out and shift them off into another division, under a different Councillor is, in my opinion, unfair to those communities and the residents within those communities. Can you imagine the confusion on election day when members of the community, who’ve spent years building a working relationship with their Divisional Councillor and their PA, to deal with key issues and progress key initiatives and projects in their local area, suddenly have to vote for completely unfamiliar names on their ballot box? Having served these hinterland communities for the last eight years, I’ve also developed a very strong sense for what is important to these communities and the people within them. I would find it incredibly difficult to suddenly shift my focus away from these communities and onto new areas at the eleventh hour – and I’m sure I speak for all of my fellow councillors who face similar changes. Some of you may well be wondering, ‘but Rogo, you’re retiring at next year’s elections, what do you care?’ Well, as I said earlier, change for the sake of change is never good in my view and this seismic shift in Divisional boundaries seems to serve little purpose. For Division 10 alone, it has the potential to create confusion and stall much of the positive momentum which has been made in recent years on key issues like the continued bitumening of dirt/gravel roads and a positive solution to the highly contentious pump out systems on the range to name a couple. So, if you’re reading this before the 11 October deadline, I urge you to head to the Electoral Commission website, familiarise yourself with these proposed changes and have your say. Pictured left at the recent Kenilworth ArtsFest 2019 − Rogo with Helen Coulter, winner of the $7500 Kenilworth Art Award. Below Cr Jenny McKay presenting Tony Adams, third in the Open 2D. With thanks from KAC! ArtsFest pics courtesy Carol Gilmour.

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COMMUNITY CR JENNY MCKAY | DIVISION 5 SUNSHINE COAST

irbys Planting Day! − Come out to Kirbys Road Environmental Reserve in Obi Obi for a free, familyfriendly planting activity the morning of Thursday, 17 October. In addition to enjoying a morning tea and planting some native trees and shrubs, you can also choose between two workshops: Weave a Habitat Nest with artist Rene Bahloo or learn to Walk with Awareness with Tony Bright, a fauna specialist from Native Foresters. And… if you’ve spotted a funny-looking frog on your property, bring along a photo of it for identification by Eva Ford of the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee. RSVP your spot by Monday, 14 October through council’s website, www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/whatson. • Fire Information Night thanks and takeaways − Firstly, congratulations to the Palmwoods Rural Fire Brigade! The members not only keep our region safe with other wonderful Sunshine Coast volunteer firefighters, but they also were excellent hosts for the recent important Fire Information night. Record numbers turned out for the evening, representing Conondale to Coolum and many communities in between. The evening was about preparation and resilience. Given the recent nearby bushfires, we all know that no community is safe from this danger. Key messages for everyone: please comply with State and Local Government regulations when keeping your property safe from fire, get your ‘WHAT-IF’ plan ready, and become familiar with council’s innovative platforms, the Disaster Hub and the CoastAlert notification service through council’s SCC App. To learn more, visit getready.qld.gov.au and council’s awardwinning Disaster Hub website, disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au • Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards − I would love to see everyone recognised for their incredible efforts and contributions to our great community. If you’d like to share news of someone’s good work, please consider submitting a nomination to council’s annual Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards via council's website. Nominations are open until Monday, 18 November.

FINAL CALL – ARE YOU IN?

he Mary Valley Business Directory is about to close. For almost a decade, the Mary Valley Business & Community Directory* has been a welcomed resource to every household in the Valley. Being the only publication of its kind, this publication is produced locally for the Mary Valley, the business sector and community groups. In supporting this publication, their message is going directly into the hands of every potential customer in a professional and cost-effective way. Many new businesses have commenced in the Valley since the last printing of the directory and this new edition will capture that change. Due to the growth of the Mary Valley region, the typically biennial publication may even need to become an annual production in the future to ensure that it keeps up with this growth. The 2020 edition of the Mary Valley Business Directory is now in production mode and is shaping up to be the best and most popular to date. The quality and appearance will remain the popular hard cover, full colour and all gloss. All listings will also be automatically placed on the highest ranking website for visitors to the Mary Valley − www.maryvalleycountry. com.au as part of the advertising package. If your business has not booked yet for the 2020 edition, then hurry, hurry, hurry! − that window of opportunity is about to close. • To ensure your business is included, simply email tourism@ maryvalleycountry.com.au or call Celeste on 0416 117 541. In one quick phone call we can secure your space and make it happen. Backing your business to the locals is what we do best and we look forward to supporting your endeavours to do so. *The Mary Valley Business & Community Directory has been produced by Mary Valley Inc for 10 years.

OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW

he local Cambroon Caravan Park has been sold and we would like you to meet the new owners – “Adam and Emma” pictured right in black. This young enthusiastic couple are excited with their new venture and over the coming months you will see some changes happening, so call into the park and welcome them into our local community. Bob and Jo, the previous owners would also like to take this opportunity to thank the local community for their continued support and friendship over the past 10 years. Welcome Adam and Emma!

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COMMUNITY ZEN RETREAT IN KENILWORTH • SAT 19 OCTOBER

Zen meditation retreat will be held in Kenilworth on Saturday 19 October from 9.30am until 2.00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone interested in learning about the practice of zen to join members of Sun Mountain Zen community and experience this particular form of meditation. Many who choose to explore a form of meditation are searching for something that is beyond the materialistic. For some the search is prompted by health issues, a crossroads in life or perhaps a general sense of a meaningless existence. Others come to meditation to explore a spiritual path. Zen meditation is a non-religious contemplative practice and everyone is welcome whether they have a specific religious affiliation or none. More information on the practice can be found on the website: sunmountainzen.org.au. • The retreat schedule will include meditation practice, mindfulness practice, an optional introductory talk for newcomers, and a talk related to some aspect of zen. Date: Saturday 19 October 9.30am – 2.00pm (newcomers invited to arrive 15 minutes earlier). Venue: St John Bosco church, Philip St, Kenilworth. Cost: Suggested donation of $15 or as able. BYO lunch (12 noon – 12.45pm) For more information contact Sue Wolter 0439 130 158.

"NO SAFE PESTICIDES FOR CHILDREN"

o safe pesticides limits for children," says Andre Leu, current International Director of Regeneration International and past President of the IFOAM – Organics International, the international umbrella for the organic sector which has 850 member organisations in 127 countries. During 40 years plus working in more than 100 countries, Leu acquired extensive knowledge of farming and environmental systems across Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa and Australasia.

He is an international lecturer who has spoken at the United Nations and at seminars, universities and workshops. He advises Governments, industry, farmers. He is the author of the 'Myths Of Safe Pesticides' and 'Poisoning Our Children:the Parents Guide To The Myths Of Safe Pesticides'. As noted by Leu, the safety of pesticides is “based on data free assumptions. When I was researching data, I realised there's absolutely no scientific evidence at all about the safety of pesticides and other chemicals for our children. Yet, we have hundreds of scientific studies showing the damage that the smallest amount of pesticides can do. The fact is the science shows there's absolutely no safe level of these chemicals for children. There is no specific testing done for children, there is no published scientific evidence to show any level of safety. On the other hand studies show there is no lower level that is safe for children. Children, when we talk about the unborn, the newborn, and grown children up to puberty, they do not have the detoxification enzymes in their livers that we have as adults. Particularly young children, that means they have no way of detoxifying even the smallest amount of pesticide or chemical. The evidence shows that even small amounts, when children are exposed in the womb, through breastfeeding, or at a young age, it severely affects the way they develop. It affects the nervous system, the hormone system, and the reproductive system. When you look at the science, there are so many areas that can be negatively affected by these small amounts. Unfortunately a lot of these effects last a lifetime, and also we know some are intergenerational. Those childrens grandchildren will be affected.” Shane at Kenilworth Rural may have Slasher – a non selective 'burn down' contact weed control, or Green Harvest at Witta have chemical free herbicides. The website www.greenharvest.com.au under pests and weeds has a good overview of different weeds and what non chemical products work. Kaye Stuart, Kenilworth

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ARTSFEST WINNERS Kenilworth Art Award 2019  Winner Helen Coulter “The Long Day” Highly Commended Heather Lee Murphy “Nurture”

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he Kenilworth Community Pool will open for the warmer weather on 28 September, 2019. Volunteers look after the pool seven days a week over Spring, Summer, Autumn with the exception of Christmas Day. Would any locals be able to volunteer a little of their time? We would dearly love to have your help! If you are interested, you will need a Blue Card which involves a police check to assist in the kiosk and First Aid and CPR Certificates to supervise the pool. Volunteers who work the entire season will be eligible for a refund at the end of the season and we can assist with organising courses for you. • Volunteers also swim free of admission and free Lap Swimmer membership for the season. We are open from 12 noon to 4.00pm on week days and from 12 noon until 4 at weekends and public holidays and school holidays. You can volunteer for two, four or six hours a week. If you would like to get involved with your lovely local swimming pool you can contact me on 0437 564 254 or our President Hans on 5472 3569. Sandy Goddard, Volunteer Co-ordinator

'STOPPING TIME': MAJOR EXHIBITION UNTIL 16 NOV

he major exhibition, Stopping Time: Material prints from 3000BCE to Now, is on display until 16 November at the Gympie Regional Gallery. It explores various forms of printmaking through the ages and demonstrates the power of prints to suspend time, as a fleeting second captured by a shutter or by a skilful hand. Three thousand BCE was a long time ago, when people carved pictures into a cylinder of stone to tell a story. These ancient pictures were a very early form of print. Nowadays we have access to a huge amount of printing processes, even as simple as uploading selfies from a mobile phone to digital printing and more recently 3D printing. Artists are fascinated with new technologies and there are many forms of artistic ways to make a print. Some of these require great skill from carving into a piece of lino to making a mesh screen and pushing ink through it with a squeegee. Prints from acknowledged artists throughout history will be on view, such as Margaret Preston, Albrecht Durer, William Blake, Goya, Walter Crane, Arthur Boyd and John Coburn to name a few. • There are loads of public programs planned for the duration of the exhibition, including a workshop by Brisbane based artists Blair Coffey and Ali Bezer and an artist talk by curator Ross Woodrow. This exhibition is being presented in partnership with Griffith University and Newcastle Art Gallery.

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pring has arrived with very dry, below average rainfall and serious bushfire danger in much of Queensland. It is dry here but nowhere near what exists in other areas. Let’s hope that early summer storms bring us some relief. I have been encouraged by the greater recognition of the seriousness of domestic violence and suicide in the Sunshine Coast area. Governments have committed funding for dealing with these issues. Yet when it comes to Hinterland areas such as ours, there is a lack of assistance. I am sad when I hear so often about the increasing rates of domestic violence, suicide and mental health issues in our society. No community is insulated from these issues. We just learn to cope with them. It concerns me that there is not a focus on prevention as well as assistance for those who suffer. For this reason, our local group concerned with suicide prevention are involved in a process to assist people who are “at risk”.

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by Graham Brennan This September we had 6mm. Driest Sept since 2003 which had 1mm. Last September we had 10mm. 18 year average for Sept is 42mm. We had rain on six days. The 18 year average being eight days. The first nine months of this year has given us 589mm. The lowest Jan-Sept since 2005 which had 574mm. Last year we had 718mm, the 18 year average 859mm. I personally seek to reach men who are dealing with depression and anger. As a qualified counsellor I am aware that there are very effective processes to help people through the challenging times of their lives. Already quite a few have been helped. I am happy to talk with anyone who has concerns about a family member or a friend. Bob Sample, samplebob1939@gmail.com, 0408 983 207

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big thank you for helping us make the 8th annual Mitchell Creek Rock 'N' Blues Fest everything we hoped it could be and more! What amazing festival we shared together. We'd love to see you back in 2020, so now that the dust has started to settle we thought we would kick it back up again by putting early bird tickets on sale! Plus, you have the option to utilise our payment plan option and pay off your tickets over four easy payments. Here is your chance to grab an Early Bird Bargain to one of the most loved boutique music festivals in Australia. Our emails and social media have been flooded with positive feedback on what is a unique, honest, grass roots music experience you all had in 2019. • We have taken your feedback on board and have discontinued the basic early rope of pass because people were either getting confused between the early rope off pass and the VIP early rope off dates or disappointed that a lot of close to the main arena sites were roped off. • We have also limited the area patrons require to rope off to 10x10 for van and car and 10x6 for tent and car and every rope off must have the VIP early rope off individual tickets attached to one of the stakes of the area to claim large areas during the two week rope/drop off period. For pre rope off for people from afar that cant get there to drop their van off we ask to provide x marks the spot on the site map and we will rope off for them but this will be done on Sunday after the first lot of VIP Early rope/drop off come through on the Saturday from 7.00am. Hope this new ruling helps everyone to decide which tickets they require, when they wish to come. Ticket types and prices as at October 2019. • Big Weekender Pass: Three days/nights entertainment and camping (Friday 18 Sept. 2020, 8am till Monday 21 September 12 noon). Adult Pass $210, Buddy Pack (2 x Adults) $410. • VIP Big Weekender Pass: Four days/nights entertainment and camping (Thursday 17 Sept. 2020, 8am till Monday 21 September 12 noon). Adult Pass $270 Buddy Pack (2 x Adults) $525. − Access to hot showers and toilet facilities − One extra night − Thursday night 17 Sept. 2020 to beat the rush. − Two weeks early access to the festival site for van/tent drop off or rope off. Access from Saturday 5 September. − One extra night Saturday night 5 September camping, join in the pre-party: live bands $20 donation, BYO drinks and food to cook on our supplied BBQ. − One person can rope-off separate areas for an entire group. Everyone in that group must have purchased a VIP Early Rope Off ticket. You must print out and laminate everyone's ticket and zip tie it to a wooden stake. Please no star pickets. Rope to be at ground level. − Each site size to be 10x10m enough for one van plus car 6x8m tent plus car. − Seating in the VIP tent (18+ only) − Extra night camping from Tuesday 15 September, $20pp, paid at the gate on the arrival. VIP tickets are at this price for a limited time so make sure you get yours secured or you can use the MCRNB Payment Plan. To make it a bit easier to buy your Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest tickets, we have a payment plan option that allows you to pay off your ticket over four equal instalments. Our payment plan (four equal payments) is available for a limited time only. All payments will be processed using the same credit card used for the original purchase. If your credit card expires during the payment plan period, you can update your credit card details via your MCRNB Member's area. Jimmy Budgen, Director Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest

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TED O'BRIEN MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX

ow! What a day the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo was this year and what an honour it was to be there to celebrate the event’s 100th year! I particularly enjoyed the show jumping and the woodchopping − well done to all who participated and congratulations to those who took home a ribbon or two. Thank you to everyone who helped make this centennial event such a success, from the committee members to the volunteers, and everyone who came along to join in on the fun. Science Week Grants Local organisations, or anyone who’s had a light bulb moment about how to make science week fun and accessible to the community, is encouraged to apply for a National Science Week 2020 grant. Ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 funding can be used to host a science based workshop, activity or event. Apply at www. business.gov.au/nswkg before 30 October, 2019. Australia’s First Medical Cannabis Farm I recently opened the nation’s first medicinal cannabis farm here on the Sunshine Coast. This Government has put Australia on the medicinal cannabis map, having legalised the production of the pain relief medication. The conditions in place here are among the most rigorous in the world, making Australia a preferred supplier. What an amazing opportunity for our region. Olympics Delegation I jointly led the Australian delegation to Switzerland for the 2032 Olympic Games bid. Hosting the Games is a bold vision but it is certainly worth investigating. For our region alone, it would be a boon for our tourism industry and as one of the country’s fastest growing regions, it could also provide the means to fast track much needed infrastructure. Get In Touch If you have any Federal issues, concerns or inquiries please get in touch on 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

CR BOB FREDMAN | DIVISION 8 GYMPIE COUNCIL

here is no doubt that the Mary Valley is a great place to live. Its virtues are also what draws visitors to our region. With popularity comes all the normal risks of interacting with people who may not share our values. I have been participating in Rural Watch since my election to the Gympie council, and would like to share my experiences. The Mary Valley Rural Watch group meets every month and provides a great forum to listen and learn about security issues. A representative of the police is always present, and many of the regular attendees have extensive local knowledge. I have witnessed how open discussion on many local issues can help the police in their role, help us feel safe and enjoy our comfort zone. The Rural Watch group isn’t just about crime prevention. They also discuss fire prevention, traffic matters, personal security, and anything that’s topical. And you get to know your local policemen. You will most likely even meet your local councillor there! If you are interested, the group meets on the first Monday of every month at the Kandanga Hall. If I can assist in any council matters, I can be reached by phone or SMS on 0418 708 745, and my email is bob.fredman@gympie. qld.gov.au. You can also message me on my Facebook Page @ bobforthejob.

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• Police Link is now the primary contact for any non-urgent police matter − 131 444 and online at www.policelink.qld.gov.au. In any emergency or if there is an offence in progress please call “000”. The Imbil Station opening hours are 8-2pm Monday and 10-4pm on Wednesday. Stay safe, A/Sergeant Bill Greer and Senior Constable Natalie Fowl

here were unfortunately a number of break and enters that occurred in the Mary Valley in the past month. These were predominately committed by the one offender, and also included the stealing of a motor vehicle from the side of the road at Amamoor. This offender had been committing countless offences in the Gympie area and also the Darling Downs area over a period of a number of weeks. A strong contingent of police were tasked with the capture of this male offender, and it is pleasing to report that he has been arrested and currently remains in custody. He has been charged for a large number of these offences and will re-appear in court at a later date. • We have seen a number of extra people in town, with the Muster, school holidays, the Mitchell Creek Rock 'N' Blues Fest and the up-coming Yonder Festival. The majority of patrons have been well behaved, however with the increase in traffic, you will see a number of extra Road Policing Units and Random Drug Testing Units being tasked to our area. • The Mary Valley Rail Trail has been a welcome addition to our area. However, we have had reports of a small number of persons riding motorbikes along the trail. To those couple of people, motor bikes are not permitted on the Rail Trail, and we will be assisting Council with the enforcement of this. • The Mary Valley Blue Light was held on 6 September 2019 at the Kandanga Hall, with 84 youths attending, which was great to see. The next Blue Light disco will be held on 22 November 2019 at the Kandanga Hall 6.30pm to 8.30pm. $5 entry and open to 8 to 15 year old children. • The next Rural Watch meeting is on Monday 4 November at the Kandanga Hall, Main Street, Kandanga at 7.30pm.

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etite and powerful, Mary Valley student dancer Kiera Eckley pictured right and below competed recently at the

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nce again the community of Kenilworth shines with a dedicated team of volunteers putting on the 100th Kenilworth Show and Rodeo and the Kenilworth ArtsFest. Two important community events I had the pleasure of attending recently. The Kenilworth community certainly punches above its weight when it comes to events and I love the opportunity to head over the Obi Obi and join in the fun. We had the pleasure of having the Governor of Queensland His Excellency Paul De Jersey below second on the right attend the show as well to officially open it.

National Finals at 'Get the Beat' dance competition in Caloundra . Kiera placed first in her student choreography solo and third for her acrobatic solo. Great dancing!

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• I have also over the last couple of months done the rounds of the community Annual General Meetings. Whenever I attend these events I invariably run into Councillors Greg Rogerson and Jenny McKay, still working hard for the community even though they are both retiring at the upcoming election. They could be forgiven for winding down a bit in their last months but true to their form over many years they always show up and support the community. I want to pay tribute to them both and thank them for the many years between them representing our communities at local council, they have been a pleasure to work with. I’m sure I’ll get the opportunity to thank them formally again but if you spot them over the next few months at any of your community events give them a big thank you for all their work and dedication over the years. • Congratulations also to the Hunchy Community Association on their recent Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant for upgrades to their facilities. • A reminder: Community Groups wanting to host events are welcome to borrow my 3 x 3 marquees and also my portable microphone and speaker – just book the items through my office 5406 4100.

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