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KENILWORTH SHOW & RODEO 100 YRS CENTENARY SHOW 1919-2019

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he first Kenilworth Show was staged on 25 November, 1919.

It heralded the beginning of a new era for the district. The “War to end all wars” had been won and although eight of the sons of the district had not returned – 21 others were welcomed home. The district had survived the onslaught of two bouts of Spanish Flu in that year and had weathered the drought conditions. The community combined to give the population some event to enjoy after the tough times.

The committee cleared leased land, built facilities and were rewarded with 300 people attending and a full complement of entries in all sections.

A century later the 2019 Kenilworth Show and Rodeo continues in the tradition of the first show, providing an event for the community to enjoy. On the program for the 2019 Show and Rodeo is Show Jumping beginning at 8am, Show horse events at 8.30am in two rings in the main arena. At 10am the Woodchop events begin – just watch those chips fly.

Chainsaw ripping will be holding two heats during the morning. The NRA All Round Rodeo begins with all the thrills, spills and excitement at 10am.

• In the hall there will be the battle of the culinary arts in the cookery competition. Who will take out the prize for the best scones in the district this year?

The skills of the green fingers will be tested in the flora/horticulture section. Included in this year’s competition is a section for farm and garden produce and the search for the heaviest pumpkin. The talents

of the textile artists will be examined in this hotly contested section. The camera work of the contestants in the photography section will demonstrate the beauty seen through the lens, including those seen by the Juniors who have a special class just for them.  To celebrate 100 years of the Show, there will be $10 unlimited rides on the sideshows this year − stay and play all day for just $10!

• As well the popular piglet races will be returning to the show as well as the animal nursery. The Dairy Calf competition will be returning to the show after many years absence – aren’t those little calves cute? Another returning competition is the poultry which was at the first show in 1919.

• In 1920 some intrepid travellers ventured to the second Kenilworth Show in their motor vehicles travelling out from Nambour in the very fast time of three hours. This year the Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club will be replicating this trip in 1920’s vintage vehicles arriving in time for the Grand Parade and official opening by the Governor of Queensland His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC at 12.30pm.

• At 4.15pm a dog jump competition will be held. If there is a dog in your family that enjoys jumping fences, into the back of utes or over the moon – bring them along to take part.

• The celebratory day will wind up with music by the band Audible Lines which will be followed by a laser light show and fireworks.

• The Kenilworth Hall Show and Recreation Grounds Association would like to thank all those who have supported this year’s event financially and in person.

The grant from the Sunshine Coast Council has assisted the committee in staging this event to honour all those who have contributed to the continuation of the Kenilworth Show and now Rodeo over the past century.

Centre pic long time show stewards Lolie & Tonia Murtagh

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ArtsFest

Paintings + 3D Exhibition z Poets' Breakfast Sat 5th Oct 8am $5 entry

Fri 4th October to 7th October 2019 Art Exhibition Entry $5.00 Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-4pm; Mon 10am-1pm

$13,375 IN TOTAL PRIZES • Open Art Competition for Painting and 3D work offers prizes worth $5,100, including a People’s Choice Award and an Encouragement Award for artists of five years or less experience. The special Kenilworth Art Award is now worth $7,500.

Winners in all sections, except the People’s Choice, will be announced at the Presentation Night, 4th October.

The Arts Council's Poetry competition sections are:- $200, $100 in Open; $200, $100 in Poets' Breakfast Presentation, and $100, $75 in Limerick. The winner of the Poets' Breakfast Presentation section is also invited to recite their poem at the Conondale Range Committee's annual Poets' Breakfast, Saturday 5th October, with President MC Ian Mackay.

Presentation Night

Artists and visitors are cordially invited to join judges and sponsors at

6pm, Friday 4 October

Light refreshments and cash bar.

Tickets $12, Members $8 Free for Exhibiting Artists.

Venue Kenilworth Hall Ph enquiries 07 5472 3233 or 5446 0427 Email kac@kenilwortharts.org.au Online entry forms for Paintings, 3D and Poetry competition CLOSE 5pm 2 SEPT.

The Kenilworth ArtsFest is an annual competitive art exhibition showcasing paintings, sculpture, ceramics and poetry from artists on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.

Established in 1997 by members of the Kenilworth Arts Council, a not-for-profit organisation, promoting arts in the community.

The art exhibition is always of high quality, varied and colourful.

All artworks are for sale. The ArtsFest is an ever growing destination for art lovers from all walks of life, and enjoyed by all.

Background painting is "Mountain Home" by Dennis Healy Acrylic 600x500cm 2018

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HISTORY WHO WERE THESE DONORS TO THE 1941 PATRIOTIC RODEO?

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nd how did they fit into the Kenilworth community?

A.E. (Arthur) Tanner – opened the first store in Kenilworth township, later to become Councillor; M. (Mick) Lane, publican; C. (Charlie) H. Cole, farmer, he had the Top Café building constructed as well as the two homes beside Peter Dobson Park; W. (Watt) Walker, baker who donated the land for the Baptist Church; S.T. Adams sawmill owner; Mr W. (Bill) G. Doyle sawmill owner; Mr W. (Bill) Purdon, retired farmer; Mr N. (Norman) McGinn, son of Alex; Mr J. (Jack) Scargill who built two cafes in the township – about which the term Top and Bottom Café was first used. D. (Duncan) Beattie former manager of 'Kenilworth Run' – farmer; H. (Harry) F. Rowe, owner of Kenilworth Homestead; F. (Frank) Rodgers, picture show proprietor, mine owner and husband of postmistress, Catherine; T. Partridge who ran the bottom café and store (where Affordable on Elizabeth now operates); J. (Jonas) Kirk who only two years earlier participated in the Pineapple Rebellion.

H. (Humphrey) Hassall, farmer; H. (Hugh) Cochrane; farmer; F. (Fred) Paulger, farmer; G. (Gilbert) B. Sutton, farmer; G. Parker; Mrs Hilder, farm owner; G. (George) Wilton, mill worker; H. (Harry) Muller, storekeeper; Sims Bros, garage owners; V. (Victor) McGinn, farmer; E. (Eddie) De Vere, farmer who followed Arthur Tanner as Councillor and later became Shire Chairman; E. (Eddie)

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Loweke; A. (Alan) Bridges, farmer; E. (Eddie) English, farmer; D. (Dave) Pickering, farmer and milkman for the township; W. (Bill) Stewart, farmer; A. (Arthur) Hughes, farmer also on the Caboolture Co-operative Board and the Kenilworth Farmers Assn executive; T. (Tom) Boyle; J. (John) Grigor and George Hassall – donors of the food for luncheon – poultry, hams and tongues.

Kenilworth community was established by the early settlers through a great deal of hard work and strength of character.

The community infrastructure was built through cooperation, community spirit and tenacity of purpose. This same spirit continues today through the many not-for-profit organisations that exist in our little community today.

These organisations are in great danger because of the decreasing numbers of volunteers that come forward to support community events like our show. You can do your bit to support your community by volunteering at the show. Remember that the word volunteer – means giving of your time freely without thought of recompense. If you can give two hours of time to work please contact Kym Smith to work in the canteen on 5472 3100 or if you are free to work in the bar – Shane Smith is the contact person on 5472 3100 while John Rodwell looks after the volunteers on the gates and he can be contacted on 5446 0327.

• Learn more of the history of the show at the Kenilworth Museum in Alexander St, any Sunday 10am – 2pm.

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CRYSTAL WATERS MUSIC CLUB

fter our winter break, the Crystal Waters Music Club is back!

We open our season with the wonderful Emily Maguire.

Emily is an English singer songwriter who now lives locally. Her songs are thought-provoking and she has the voice of an angel.

The stories are of loss and discovery, torment and love, hope and redemption. When you hear her music you will realise why she ended up performing at a packed Albert Hall and why Greenpeace selected her music to be the voice of their campaigns. She truly is wonderful, playing guitar and piano, and her partner Christian is a bass guitar wizard. This is one gig you won't want to miss.

• Terence Boyd Thallon is a man of many talents. He's a sculptor, painter, poet and songwriter. With a trace of an Irish accent, Terence sings the most wonderful stories in a voice that's strong and yet plaintive, silky and smooth. His songs use references to the great poets of the past as well as those of the Beat and Punk eras. A fabulous performer.

The bar will be open and the fire will be blazing. Great food will be available from the kitchen and the bakery.

• Mark your diary, Saturday 28 September. Come and support these fine artists and keep live music happening in our community.

DATE CLAIMER POETS’ BREAKFAST 2019

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t’s on again and fast approaching.

The popular Kenilworth Poets’ Breakfast, organised by Conondale Range Conservation as part of the Kenilworth ArtsFest, returns to the woodchop arena in the showgrounds on Saturday 5 October from 8am.

Hosted by local poet Ian Mackay the breakfast will feature a range of the best poets from the coast and hinterland The organisers plainly know nothing about CPI for the entry to the breakfast has remained at a mere $5 since its inception almost twenty years ago.

• Breakfasts are available also, from coffee, cake, muesli, etc to a cooked breakfast.

As well as invited poets, there’s always space for visiting poets too. Also a spot saved for the winner of the ArtsFest Poetry comp.

There’s no need to book beforehand.

Following the Breakfast there’s the chance to view the great art exhibition in the adjoining hall.

Come and see why Poets’ Breakfasts are so popular.

SUNSHINE COAST LANDSCAPE CONCERT COMES TO GHEERULLA HALL

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xciting news! The Sunshine Coast Landscape Concert is coming to Gheerulla Hall! The band has already performed at Mapleton, Yandina, Mooloolah, Landsborough and elsewhere, growing in popularity each time https://www.facebook.com/ Landscape-Band. 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 Dr Michael Whiticker pictured above.

With a diversity of instruments and songs that celebrate our planet’s natural beauty, the Landscape Band comments upon social and environmental injustices, whilst also reflecting on ways to live lightly on the Earth. With music that can stir the soul, this local enviro-folk-rock outfit engages their audience with insightful songs which encourage everyone to live sustainably and harmoniously.

The Landscape Band plays mostly original music penned by its members and celebrates the ocean, rivers, wetlands, rainforests and the achievements of the people. The band’s music doesn’t shy away from current issues that are facing the environment.

• The next concert is at Gheerulla Hall Sunday 20 October. A bar and food will be available from 5.00pm, with music from local musicians The Misties and Steve and Kathleen Dennis from 5.30, with the Landscape Band to follow. A concert for all the family. Tickets via trybooking.com/eventlist/landscapebandtour • National Tree Day The greening of the Gheerulla Hall grounds continued with another 80 native trees and shrubs planted on National Tree Day, 28 July. It was a special day for our youngest helpers, Henry and Rose, who planted trees last year. This year they returned to see how tall their trees have grown and plant some more. Thanks to all those who worked on the day weeding, planting, watering and mulching, and shared lunch. You have made such a difference.

Particular thanks to a special elf who has spent many hours building the raised garden beds in front of the ramp and deck.

Pictured Henry, at the recent Gheerulla Hall Tree Day

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Nominate an unsung hero Do you know of a person or community organisation making a difference on the Sunshine Coast. An everyday person or unsung hero who deserves some recognition? Nominate them for the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards before November 18. Complete the entry online – search ‘Australia day awards’ on council’s website.

DID YOU KNOW? Your pet rego goes towards providing dog off-leash areas, pet litter bins and bags, pet education programs and the animal pound.

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Council meetings Ordinary Meeting 9am September 19, Caloundra 07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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oin us for a fire management information night Are you a Sunshine Coast property owner and want to better understand the risks posed by fire and how to manage those risks? Come along to our free fire management information night from 5pm at Palmwoods Rural Fire Brigade in Palmwoods on 1 October. Representatives from South East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (SEQFBC), Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and council will be there to share information and offer advice about being prepared for bushfire season, the area's bushfire risk, bushfire behaviour, how to protect your house and property, personal safety and bushfire survival planning.

Speak Up Engage! − Are you under 25 or know someone who is who has great ideas to share? Sunshine Coast Council wants to hear them! Download council’s new Speak Up Engage app, start sharing your ideas, views and feedback and be part of conversations about the environment, public safety and more. And a helpful tip… great prizes are up for grabs, such as Rebel Sport and JB Hi-Fi vouchers!

Planning scheme amendment proposed to preserve heritage − I’ve received a number of calls from property owners about their property being identified by community or Council as a heritage place, character area or otherwise. I’d like to encourage you all to contact Council’s Strategic Planning Branch to share your thoughts; written submissions are to be received by 16 September. This amendment aims to advance the protection and management of our local heritage places and character areas. For more details, visit Council’s Have Your Say website, haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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CR GREG ROGERSON | DIVISION 10 SUNSHINE COAST

ave you ‘spent a penny’ at the Designer Dunny in Isaac Moore Park yet? It is now operational and while we’re yet to lock in a date for an official opening, that is very much on the agenda and won’t be far away. As regular readers of my column will be aware, this project has been a roller-coaster ride in terms of financing and logistics. In keeping with this trend, we’ve now hit a hurdle with the landscaping, with no money left in the pot to finish off this highly important final piece of the project.

While the design for landscaping has been done, within council, I’m calling on community assistance in order that we can call the project finished. The long and short of it all is the fact that we have run out of money to complete the landscaping component.

The landscaping component is largely Mary River rock and grasstrees for which I have set aside some divisional funding. So if anyone is interested in giving me, Graeme White and David Coles a hand one weekend in the near future, I’d love to receive a call from you!

Common sense with heritage protection − I’ve fielded a number of calls and messages from members of the local community concerned about the many possible impacts of Councils current Planning Scheme changes re: Places and Precincts of Cultural Heritage.

Council is proposing a Planning Scheme Amendment to advance the protection and management of our local heritage places and character areas. The proposal, supported

by Council’s cultural heritage levy, recommends new local heritage places and character areas and confirms the need to continue to protect the heritage places and character areas currently identified in the planning scheme.

I am personally opposed to amendments and designations being placed on individual homes. If an individual home owner wishes to be included, that’s fine with me, however to implement ‘Heritage’ Designations without the owners’ consent is ‘out of line’. I do view Commercial Buildings a little differently due to the fact that those premises are already out in the public domain and individual business owners who work from these buildings, rely heavily on the through foot traffic of the general public for their economic viability.

An extremely important stipulation that is a mandatory ‘must’ for my support to uphold ‘Heritage’ Designations for rare and Historic Privately owned Commercial buildings (eg: Hotels etc) is that some form of financial compensation is genuinely required to assist the owners in retaining and maintaining the building/s.

No assistance – no heritage designation! Pure and simple!

• Visit Council’s website to share your thoughts on the proposed historic cultural heritage planning scheme amendment before 16 September.

Join us for a fire management information night Are you a Sunshine Coast property owner and want to better understand the risks posed by fire and how to manage those risks? Then come along to our free fire management information night from 5pm at Palmwoods Rural Fire Brigade, Margaret Street, Palmwoods on Tuesday 1 October.

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Rounding off for now, Rogo

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KENILWORTH SWIM SEASON STARTS 28 SEPT

wimming is not just about doing laps.

As well as competition, fitness and fun it’s mainly about safety and survival. If your child is afraid of water or doesn’t like to be in the water then it is even more vital to have him or her taught to swim. As parents you need to explain to your children how important learning to swim is. At sometime in everyone’s lives he or she will be in, on or near deep water. In the event of an emergency everyone should know what to do to attempt to save themselves and perhaps aid another person or people.

“My name is Sandra Goddard. I am a qualified Austswim swimming teacher with 14 years experience. I can teach from six month olds to very old and everyone in between.

Kenilworth Pool is the cleanest pool I have ever swum in. Although there is a sign out front that says no Lifeguard On Duty, you will be looked after by highly qualified staff of dedicated volunteers who have First Aid, CPR and are proficient in pool rescues. The level of supervision is the best I’ve observed during my career.

I will be teaching babies and infants on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm so that parents who have school-age children can collect them from school after the lesson and avoid another trip to the pool. These are half hour lessons with children of similar age and skill levels where possible.”

• School age children will be taught from Saturday 12 October also half hour lessons from 10 o’clock. There will be eight lessons for the term and we’ll finish all lessons on 30 November.

“You will need to come in and have a chat about your children and what level they will be in and what time. All children’s lessons are $5 which is a donation to the pool as I give my time free of charge. It is my belief that ALL children are entitled to learn to swim.

I am also available to teach adults but those lessons are $15. If you’ve been putting off learning, then how about giving it a try?

I am also qualified to coach to Junior Squad level so if you have kids who want to have swimming as their sport please speak to me about training them to squad level. If there are enough adults interested I would be able to assist in getting an Adult Squad started.

Kenilworth is a great asset for the town and surrounds. I am honoured to be your Pool Manager and hope to see lots of you at the pool over the warmer months. For more info www.kenilworthpool.com.au”

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Bowman, said the Space Girls Satellite Party is a launchpad to building a sustainable, full scale outdoor festival that will become “a must-see on the Australian festival calendar.”

“You can’t be what you can’t see, and we are so excited to do our part in transforming the conversation into one galactic realisation that women have a well-earned space in the spotlight!”

“It’s time to take up more space, girls.”

• The Space Girls Festival: Satellite Party is an all-ages event open to all for a celebration of 100% women-led production, programming and performance, 13 September, 4-11pm at Gympie Civic Centre. Tickets are on sale now at spacegirlsfestival.com for $22 concession / $35 full price with kids 10 and under free!

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ll systems are go as the annual, all-female contemporary music festival, Space Girls, announces a stellar lineup for its Queensland Satellite Party on Friday, 13 September.

2019 Space Girls event will be MC’d by Double J’s Sarah Howells and features indie rock guitar slinger, Jaguar Jonze; awardwinning electro-pop artists, Ella Fence and Doolie; breakthrough Indigenous DJ, Dameeeela; Aus-Fijian singer songwriter Andrea Kirwin; looping pop harpist, Elska; and folk-pop sibling act, The Dennis Sisters.

Said Australian fashion designer, Cindy Vogels (who most notably dressed Lady Gaga), Space Girls was born from years of working in the music industry with “incredibly talented women, who all too often aren’t given enough space in festival billing and building.”

“We’ve seen awesome conversation and initiatives addressing the under-representation of women recently and are starting to see some real change. But there is still much work to be done,” said Ms Vogels from her Gympie-based studio. “The lineup we've programmed is a celebration of women in music from an exciting range of genres with diverse backgrounds too.”

Blasting onto the National music industry radar last year, headliner Jaguar Jonze said, “I am constantly inspired by powerhouse females around me − behind the scenes in the industry, in art, in music and in the home, so I feel honoured to be headlining Space Girls. The band and I can't wait to be amongst an amazing lineup of talented creatives.”

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COMMUNITY ERIN IS AS PROUD AS PUNCH WITH THE NDIS

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eeting Erin at her home, you are left in no doubt how pleased she is of her new-found independence.

“Look at me, I'm so proud”, 29-year-old Erin said as she carried a tray with two cups of tea over to the table.

Erin and her mum Hilary worked with Carers Queensland, their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Local Area Coordination Partner in the Community, to implement Erin’s NDIS funding earlier this year and Erin's pride shone through as she shared the details of her life. Her favourite unicorn notebook, her tablet and electronic schedule, her bright pink television, her skills in the kitchen as she prepares a pot of tea, and the jelly she made with her support worker, which she was looking forward to eating that night.

Erin, who has an intellectual disability, has taken a big step toward independence, and with the NDIS, she is making her dream to live independently a reality. She lives in a self-contained flat below her family home and is very sure about how much her mum, Hilary, can be involved in her life. Notes taped to her front door let Hilary know that Erin doesn't need her washing up done or clothes put through the machine. While making tea, Erin reminded Hilary of the arrangements for the evening.

“I will stay here. You’ll be off. You're off at 5.30pm. You get home about 8.30. You ring me on my phone.”

This dynamic is an important one for both Hilary and Erin.

“One of the turning points was when someone said to me that Erin and I should have a relationship like any other 29-year-old daughter and her mother. Which is, you have dinner once a week and she comes and stays once a month for a night or two. So that’s what I’m aiming for and Erin is very keen I'm not part of her life – her logistical, everyday life – hence all the signs up. NDIS is making this possible.”

Hilary explained that she had tried a few years before to help Erin settle into the flat, but the timing wasn't right for Erin and she returned to her old room on the first night. The next time she was really ready for it.

“The dream was always that she might live, supported, in Maleny, which is her town − everyone knows her. So that’s becoming something that’s actually really possible. My idea is build it here, build all the support stuff here and then it’s just picking it all up and moving it to Maleny when we’re ready.

“Erin is out every day. She has someone come in four mornings a week, getting her ready. And then she has a gem of a lady coming every Tuesday and they do all her cooking for the week. All her lunches are made, all her dinners, she just has to heat them up. They do that together. So Erin doesn’t want to eat with me anymore. She really wants to be independent and the NDIS is making it possible. It is fantastic.”

Carers Queensland NDIS LAC PITC program runs hold regular, free drop-in sessions in the Mary Valley region to help people understand the NDIS, learn how to access the scheme and guide them through the planning process.

Come along to one of these upcoming sessions: • Kenilworth Arts Council Building on Thursday 19 September 2019, 9:30am – 12:30pm • Pomona Community House on Thursday 26 September 2019, 9:30am – 11:30am • Cooroy Library, Friday 4 October 2019, 9:30am – 12:30pm To find out more about applying for the NDIS: • call 1800 800 110 • visit ndis.gov.au • follow @NDISSunshineCoastLACPITCCarersQueensland

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he next S.C.A.T.E.R. (Sunshine Coast Area Trail & Endurance Riders Club Inc) Competitive Trail Ride will be held on Sunday 15 September 2019 at Belli Park.

Following on from a super successful CTR at Wamuran last month, riders will be looking forward to an approximately 20 kilometres ride through undulating forest trails.

• The ride base will be at 68 Paddy Melon Lane, Belli Park where riders may camp over on the Saturday night, 14 September at no extra cost but will need to BYO everything.

There will be Open, Novice, Junior and Teams Divisions with Horse Health on Sunday from 6.30am to 7.45am. Don’t forget your thermometer and make sure your horse is used to having its temperature taken. Ride briefing 7.45am; first rider out at 8.30am.

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gVention, a field day like no other, is coming to the Mary Valley for the first time on Friday 25 October 2019.

Showcasing innovation, invention and ideas − AgVention is the brain-child of Tim and Amber Scott from Bos Rural and will be powered by the Food and Agribusiness Network.

AgVention was conceived almost a decade ago after Tim Scott, at the time running the Australasian division for a multinational rural tech business, was seeing less innovation on the Australian agricultural field day circuit. At the same time, the international field days he was attending were noticeably more interesting.

“As an exhibiting company at these days, the costs were high and the incentive to do something 'special' for an event was depleted − it was becoming a bit of a treadmill,” said Mr Scott.

Realising this he envisaged that AgVention had to be different.

“We have all spent days on end at field days looking for those little gems that have the potential to change the way we do business, AgVention circumvents that by only having exhibitors come with one product that has the potential to change agriculture.

“As farmers and businesses, we’re all time-poor, we have to see and hear things when we go to events that are game changers or it isn’t worth our time to go.

“We want to hear from speakers that are inspiring, be introduced to food that’s local and source information that’s new.”

• Bos Rural has a regenerative agriculture focus and the shop has led the rural supply industry in being one of the first to eliminate synthetic fertilisers, herbicides, fungicides and most other chemicals from their range.

AgVention reflects this passion to remove chemical from our

food chain by attracting some never seen before, non-chemical and certified organic products. The event will feature displays of virtual fencing, remote monitoring, irrigation controllers, inbuilt inverter solar pumps and non-chemical parasite control products.

The event will also exhibit a brand-new USDA certified organic herbicide that has the potential to replace current defoliant chemicals which has not been seen in the Australian market.

The event will be powered by the Food and Agribusiness Network, which Bos Rural and Kandanga Farm Store are members of.

FAN is Australia’s fastest growing food and agribusiness cluster and works with 300 members across the whole food value chain from Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay. FAN General Manager Emma Greenhatch said the group was excited to partner with Tim and Amber on the delivery of this unique event.

“This event brings to life our network’s purpose of being a conduit for communication, promoting knowledge acquisition and sharing amongst our members and the broader industry,” said Ms Greenhatch.

“We invite farmers, food producers, locals, businesses, companies and anyone who is interested in food production, agri-innovation and the future of farming to attend this valuable and informative event.”

• The event at the Kandanga Farm Store will feature four exhibition areas, a "Meet the Makers Market", speakers tent and local entertainment.

The day will be capped off with beers and banter in the "Sundowner Lounge" and a Field to Fork Feast featuring Gympie Gold Regional Produce.

• A full exhibitor list and speaker overview will be released at the end of September. The event is proudly supported by Gympie Regional Council. For more information and to book tickets:www.foodagribusiness.org.au/events

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he Mary Valley Rattler commenced rail operations on Saturday 6 October 2018 and are gearing up for a bumper celebration for their first birthday!

Mary Valley Rattler General Manager Micheal Green said “We have had great patronage to date with lots of visitors joining us on board across all of our journeys. The feedback we are receiving is fantastic and allows us to further finesse our offering and meet the needs of our growing customer base. To that, we have added several additional days and services to our operations.”

• From 27 September a new Friday service will commence with the steam train running out to Amamoor return from 10am to 1pm. “This new weekly day of service suits those coming to us from a bit further afield. This also adds another day for school groups to join us, we love seeing the smiling faces of students learning on board our heritage rail experience.” Micheal said.

In addition to the regular services and due to demand, several Holiday Express Train dates have been added over school holiday periods. “We don’t want to see visitors to our region or our local community disappointed that they couldn’t get on board during the busy period so we have increased capacity to assist in meeting the demand over the upcoming holiday periods. Most exciting to us is a change in our Sunday service which brings back the stop at the heritage Dagun Station. We have been in talks with the Dagun Community Group and are pleased to announce a slowdown Sunday service for those wanting to take an even more leisurely journey.”

• The “Rattler All Stations Train” will commence on Sunday 6 October, the Rattler’s first birthday.

Dagun Community Group President Geoff Harvey said the group are looking forward to welcoming guests to their Station again and offering the much-loved wine and cheese tasting. “We enjoy chatting with the visitors and sharing stories of our region.”

Stay tuned for more information soon around the launch on 12 November of The Rattler Tasting Train.

Go to maryvalleyrattler.com.au for full details and timetables for all rail services and special upcoming events.

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en’s Sheds get new status − The Numabulla Men’s Shed in Kenilworth will be able to increase its fundraising potential thanks to the Government following through on its commitment to grant Men’s and Women’s Sheds Deductable Gift Recipient status. As some of you know, I led the charge in seeking this change to our tax system in the last term of Government and I’m delighted to see it coming to fruition.

This means that anyone who donates $2 or more to a Shed can claim an income tax deduction for that donation.

Kenilworth Show and Rodeo − I can’t wait to visit the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo on Saturday 21 September as they celebrate their massive 100 year milestone. This will be a wonderful opportunity to give the kids a glimpse into days gone by as they hear stories and see pictures of this event and the region over the past century.

Hope to see you there.

Grant Program in Fairfax − The Communities Environment Program applications with up to $150,000 being distributed across the different environmental priorities of local community and environment groups in Fairfax are still open; closing Fri 27 Sept.

Additional Responsibilities − In addition to being appointed as the Prime Minister’s representative for SE Qld’s bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games, I will also be Chair of two parliamentary committees in this term − one focused on the environment and energy and one focused on trade. The responsibilities come on top of my lead role with Team Queensland which consists of the LNP’s 29 MP’s and Senators for Queensland.

While honoured to fill these roles, I’m also excited because all of them are extremely relevant to the Sunshine Coast.

Please get in touch on 5479 2800; ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au

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carecrows are always reinventing themselves!

And that’s why the tourists − and the locals − love scarecrow season in the Mary Valley!

It brings straw characters, upcycled statues and strange creatures, a Harvest Awards night and a great opportunity to take a day trip through the rolling hills behind the Sunshine Coast.

The 2019 Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival welcomes Spring and it’s scarecrow season from 9-30 September. It is one of two festivals – the other is the Mary Valley Art Festival − hosted by the community group Mary Valley Artslink.

Organisers want Mary Valley residents to dot the landscape with ‘crows. Participants can vie for cash prizes in three categories – artistic, traditional and child – five to 15 years. To be eligible, the scarecrows have to be registered and displayed by 1 September.

Once they have invaded street corners and farm gates, the tourists can come for a drive through the beautiful countryside and get the kids to keep their eyes peeled for all our wonderful scarecrows.

A Google map will be uploaded to the website with the locations of scarecrows so you can plan your trip through the valley. Visit www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au for more details or Facebook − www.facebook.com/Mary-Valley-Scarecrow-Festival.

The festival began in Maleny and has been held during Spring almost every year since the late ‘90s. It has spawned the seasonal sport of scarecrow spotting, where visitors can plan a day trip from Kenilworth in the south and wander down into the Mary Valley via Brooloo, Imbil, Kandanga, Amamoor and Dagun.

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y vision for Mary Valley tourism is for a place that people visit to experience outdoor recreation, with good food and a good relax. They will come here to escape a fast but sedentary lifestyle.

This is the place to get on your feet, get outside, and fish, or paddle, or walk, or cycle, or just absorb clean air and country hospitality. We have it all.

In line with my vision is a plan to enable more such opportunities. There are new walking trails in the pipeline.

More importantly, I hope that there are more people who want to have a go at investing in small businesses that support the visitor experience.

For us locals, we get the privilege of undertaking the grind of daily life in really good surroundings. And let’s not forget the need for all of us to walk and talk, and to participate and share.

There are some things that are certain in life, like the sun rising in the east. Another certainty is the future of the Mary Valley.

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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he Committee of the Kenilworth Community Transport Service (KCTS) passes on a very big thank you to The Mary Valley Voice for their support in publishing the photo and article on KCTS in MVV 14 August, page 3. It is so important that we get the message out to the community that the KCTS car is there to use. Please register if you haven't already done so. It really is a case of “use it or lose it”! So thank you, Mary Valley Voice! We appreciate your generous support.

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here were a number of break and enters reported in the Imbil and Kenilworth Police Divisions over the last month. Noosa CIB have charged a 33 year old male from Coolum with four x charges of enter premises and commit indicatable offence, two x charges of Burglary, three x charges of tainted property, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a weapon, stealing, three x breach of bail, one x obstruct Police, one x driving a motor vehicle without a licence and failing to comply with duties of driver involved in a crash.

A 20 year old male from Amamoor was charged with breaching a domestic violence order.

• A reminder that most vehicles require the key to start and offenders will frequently break into houses seeking out keys to steal vehicles. Car keys which are placed in visible areas of the house, such as the kitchen fridge or on a key hook near a door are easily located by thieves and assist them to steal vehicles. Its suggested to store your vehicle keys out of sight in the house to make it harder for opportunistic thieves to access your vehicle.

• With school holidays upcoming, a timely reminder to all drivers to consider the “fatal five” which are the major contributors to fatal car incidents. These are speeding, drink/drug driving, fatigue, seatbelts, and driving whilst distracted.

• The Blue Light committee meeting was held 2 September and the Blue Light disco was held on 6 September 2019 at the Kandanga Hall for eight to 15 year olds.

• The next Rural Watch meeting is Monday 7 October 2019 at the Kandanga Hall, Main Street, Kandanga at 7.30pm.

• Police Link is now the primary contact for any non-urgent police matter 131 444 and online www.policelink.qld.gov.au.

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• The Imbil Station opening hours are 8-2pm Monday and 104pm on Wednesday.

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HEART OF GOLD IN CONVERSATION his year’s Heart of Gold Short Film Festival program sees the introduction of an inspiring series on Friday 5 October, that explores our natural world, the way we care and cultivate it and how that informs our relationship to the land and each other.

Running alongside two new screening sessions of related films, In Conversation explores the topic “Renewed Agriculture: First Nations Futures”. Facilitated by the festival’s Artistic Director Lydia Fairhall, a panel of eco-documentary makers, community members and First Nations land management specialists, will gather to create dialogue and engage in a critical discussion.

Panellists incl. Leanne Sommer, Project Manager for Sustainable Agriculture, World Wide Fund for Nature Australia; Sean Ryan from Private Forestry Service Queensland and Indigenous Firestick Practitioner, filmmaker, artist and traditional knowledge land management consultant, Victor Steffensen (Tagalaka).

“What we’re simply doing is showing people the land is the boss and the land is the one that leads us” said Victor Steffensen.

The Friday evening session will begin with a screening session called Caring for Culture. Audiences are invited to watch The Saltwater Story, an incredible voyage – a 70 kilometres adventure.

Upon becoming a father, award-winning author Benjamin Allmon realised he knew nothing of the indigenous history of his home, the land of the Saltwater People, to teach his son. Guided by canoe maker Kyle Slabb from the Bundjalung people, veteran paddler Mark Matthews and a group of young Aboriginal and nonAboriginal men build traditional canoes and embark on a 3-day sea voyage re-tracing an ancient trade route from the heart of the Queensland Gold Coast to North Stradbroke Island, a journey not made for over 100 years. What started as one man’s attempt to educate himself became something far bigger: a book, and a film.

Friday night’s special programming will finish with the screening of two short form eco-documentaries the compelling Warburdur Bununu − Water Shield and Saving Seagrass.

In the late ’70s, Borroloola elders co-produced a landmark film to expose the threat to their homelands from mining development.

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In Warburdur Bununu, Director Jason De Santolo follows the trail of the heavy metal pollution in the Gulf Country, which has made the community’s water unfit to drink, fish or swim in. It’s the story of Scott Wurjuki McDinny, who inspired by his forefathers and using ancient song and dance, is determined to shield his homelands from mining.

Wrapping up the evening, eco-documentary Saving Seagrass is an exploration of the priceless environment of Roebuck Bay, Western Australia – the traditional lands of the Yawuru people – now under threat on many fronts. The immense bay is home to dugong and turtles, myriads of migrating birds and countless shellfish. It’s also been the food bowl for generations and generations of the Yawuru people. From the intertidal zone to the sweeping sands, it’s a complex chain of survival for the saltwater animals and plants.

The seagrass on which much of this diverse ecosystem relies is a bio indicator of the state of the environment.

Today, the seagrass is disappearing at an astonishing rate and the local community is doing all it can to monitor the worrying trend and raise awareness. The necessity for science and cultural knowledge to unite and save this special place is at the forefront of Gary Hamaguchi’s visually sumptuous documentary.

• Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival runs from 3 – 6 October at the Civic Centre in Gympie, Qld. See advert page 2.

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MARTY HUNT MP | MEMBER FOR NICKLIN

have enjoyed a particularly busy diary over the past few weeks with Parliament sitting twice in three weeks (writing this column from Townsville), Committee travel in between, and a busy schedule of community group meetings and events in the Nicklin Electorate.

A big thank you to the organising committees and volunteers involved in some stand-out local events delivered recently – Eumundi School of Rock, Yandina Street Fair and Retro Rocks in Nambour. I know how hard you have all worked to makes these events a success and I was delighted to attend and to be able to provide sponsorship support.

• 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.

Congratulations to the recipients of the Nicklin Heroes Awards: • AerialCatz − Yandina based AerialCatz – a team of around 70 local students who have been training hard to deliver their first public performance on 14 September (follow them on Facebook).

• Millan Power a year 6 student at Nambour Christian College who is an all-rounder when it comes to his sport and is achieving really great things.

• Woombye Care who are working on a project to assist residents who have compromised mobility.

• Sunshine Linus whose 120 members need support to continue doing the great work they do making quilts for our local hospitals and aged care facilities.

It is mobile office time again. Please watch my Facebook page or contact my office − 5406 4100 − for details of locations and times in the week commencing 23 September.

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