2020 MARY VALLEY VOICE - DECEMBER 16, Vol.30 #12

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CHRISTMAS L”VE TO ALL 2020 CHRISTMAS HAMPER RAFFLE

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heerulla Tennis Club is once again running its Christmas Hamper Raffle, which will be displayed in the Kenilworth Post Office during the week commencing 7 December. Tickets can also be purchased at the Post Office.

The tennis club is planning to upgrade its court surfaces and lighting via grant applications and fundraising.

Whilst one grant application submitted in August this year was unsuccessful, the club fully intends to pursue further funding opportunities and hold fundraising events during 2021.

Future plans are to replace its two hard court surfaces with synthetic grass, which is a more user friendly surface for all ages.

The club’s ultimate goal is to encourage a wider range of age groups back onto the court, as well as opening the way for more tennis activities at the club.

• Since the return to tennis in June this year, Junior coaching has enjoyed healthy numbers and Ladies’ fixtures and Tuesday night social tennis have continued.

Whilst social tennis is held on Tuesday evenings, anyone wishing to play social tennis outside of the above activities are very welcome to do so.

• Whilst some COVID-19 requirements are still in place, the club’s courts are available for hire during the day or at night.

For further enquiries, contact Sue Field (President) 0412 495 169 or Robyn Pfeiffer (Treasurer) on 0403 516 699.

We look forward to your support of our 2020 Christmas Hamper Raffle and future tennis club fundraising activities.

The club extends its best wishes to everyone for a happy and safe Christmas, and we hope to welcome many new junior and adult players to our club in 2021.

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SATURDAY z 19 DECEMBER 2020 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS WITH SANTA AND FIREWORKS

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enilworth Christmas Celebrations will be happening this Saturday afternoon, 19 December 4pm-8pm at the Kenilworth Hall and showgrounds.

In past years it was held on the 24th however the new date makes it more convenient for all families.

Things will be happening a little differently this year to comply with COVID regulations.

Social distancing is required, and sanitizing stations will be set up around the grounds.

You will be asked to sign-in on arrival and it will be BYO chairs or picnic rug.

As usual food will be available, rides are free, multi-raffles are happening and Santa will arrive around 6pm.

As a special treat this year we are also finishing the celebrations with a laser and fireworks show, courtesy the Hall committee.

• As always, children's presents for Santa to hand out are to be sourced in Kenilworth before Saturday night from our local businesses, who also help make this night possible with their generous donations of prizes for our multi-draw raffles.

The COVID regulations may change before the night (hopefully not) and any last minute updates will be posted on the Kenilworth Community Noticeboard Facebook page.

Come along and support this great community event!

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CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES AND CAROLS

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END-OF-YEAR FESTIVITIES 1932

he end of school year was always celebrated by school communities in this district – long before schoolies came into being.

The festivities in 1932 were documented by the local volunteer journalist.

KENILWORTH DISTRICT SCHOOLS: MANY HAPPY PARTIES

“Breaking-up festivities at the Kenilworth township school took the form of a picnic and each child received a gift of a book.

The school committee and parents supervised the arrangements and conducted a sports programme.

The Coolabine Creek school held their breaking-up on Saturday, when a picnic and Xmas Tree was held, each child receiving a dainty gift. The teacher (Miss P. Ginn) assisted by the committee, worked energetically to make the day’s proceedings enjoyable.

A very pleasant day was spent by the Kenilworth Lower school children on Friday at a picnic to celebrate breaking-up day. The morning was spent in games. After lunch sports were indulged in, Rene Haley winning the girl’s championship and Jim Gordon the boys’.

At night a dance and Xmas tree was held in the hall, and there was a large attendance, the takings amounting to twenty pounds.

A few items by the children were creditably given, and were as follows: recitation, “A Welcome” (Audrey Burley); song by school children “Our Holiday”; farce “Aunt Martha”, Rene Haley (Mrs Forrester), Connie Pearce (Rachel and Aunt Martha), Mavis Purdon (Mrs Pandanas), Enid Pearce (Jane Forrester), Mary Tutt (Martha Forrester) and Phyllis Loweke (House maid).

Characters in farce “Laying a Ghost”: Graham Adams (Professor), Jim Gordon (his servant), Keith Pickering (Constable), Aubrey Adams (Orphan), Frances Pickering (Housekeeper).

After this Santa Claus handed a valuable gift and bag of sweets to all the children and a lucky stocking to all small children.

Phyllis Loweke on behalf of the girls, made a neat little speech and thanked Santa Claus, and presented to Mrs Burley a box of dainty handkerchiefs from the children.

Jim Gordon, for his school-mates, presented Mr Burley with a goldmounted cigarette holder in case. Three hearty cheers were given for Santa Claus, teacher and committee.

A children’s spot waltz was won by Doris Sutton and Solomon Lane, Mrs Walters donating the prize for same. Mr T. Milady and Miss P. McGinn played the music and Mr W. Loweke was M.C. The children were given icecreams and the parents and committee served a dainty supper.”

(The Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, Friday, 16 December, 1932, page 12).

• Since the first community Christmas tree in the township in 1950 – Santa has arrived in a variety of transport systems including a 1905 Reo car, donkey cart and most often in a fire truck pictured left.

All contributing to those wonderful childhood Christmas reminiscences – more memories to be made in December 2020.

Merry Christmas to all. o Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

Kenilworth & District Historical Assn. Inc wish to thank all in the community who supported the Museum during 2020. Everyone is invited to celebrate the Museum’s 40th birthday in January 2021. Watch this space.

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dvent – the beginning of a new year on our church calendar! What a busy time it is with the focus on the wonderful Christmas story. We wonder how many people will put “Christ” back into Christmas. Or will it be just another excuse for over spending and over-indulging? Maybe COVID has taught us to do a bit of a re-think!

Church Services:– • St Luke’s Anglican Church, Kenilworth celebrates Holy Eucharist every Sunday at 9am and Morning Prayer at 9am every Thursday with this service going out live on Facebook.

Our Christmas Day Eucharist is at 8am with a cool drink and Christmas cake on the verandah afterwards.

• St John Bosco Catholic Church in Kenilworth is presenting a Christmas Eve Interlude of Stars, Lights and Carols and invites you to come along and celebrate the wonder of Christmas on Christmas Eve from 7pm to 7:45pm to this simple family celebration combining carol singing, candles and brief readings. Christmas Day Mass is at 10am.

• St Luke’s community offers our sincere condolences to the Beausang family on the death in November of well known and well loved Kenilworth identity, Alan Beausang. A very large crowd, keeping the COVID rules, attended St Luke’s for the Celebration of Alan’s life on 27 November.

• On 18 October, St Luke’s celebrated St Luke’s Day and also its 65th anniversary. St Luke’s is a designated War Memorial church. A very handsome plaque was very kindly donated to St Luke’s on that day by the Kenilworth RSL Sub Branch – a gift much appreciated.

Church activities:– • Well attended study courses were run recently by Carmel Powell on the Letters of Paul and now Advent Studies are being held every Friday at 9:30am at St John Bosco’s.

• St Luke’s community is at present collecting items to put into our Christmas Hampers which are given to folk in aged care. We have also donated ten hand crafted woollen rugs to Anglicare.

So to everyone – peace and joy at this Christmastide and a safe, happy and healthy 2021. y Cheerio from the Churches

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KENILWORTH / IMBIL POLICE

ood day all, 2020 has seen all of us placed in a very difficult situation with the outbreak of the COVID19 virus, however I’m happy to report Kenilworth / Imbil Police divisions had a very low number of issues with no breaches.

I want to thank all the business owners for assistance in implementing the new rules and regulation over the last 12 months or so. I know it has been impost for you all but everyone put in a fantastic effort to make it work. Thank you.

General 2020 crime numbers has been very low.

Traffic crashes remain an issue in the hinterland and we urge all drivers and riders to ride safely and drive to the road conditions.

Police will be out in force over the festive season to make sure you and your family have a safe festive season.

• We have a new relieving officer for the Imbil division, Senior Constable Matthew Bishop whilst a permanent officer is selected. Mary Christmas and happy new year 2021.

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RAINFALL MOY POCKET – NOVEMBER 2020

by Graham Brennan This November we had 51mm. Last November 12mm.

The 19 year average being 83mm. We had rain on four days. The average for November being 10 days. Three months of Spring 201mm, 19 year average total 212mm. This year so far 925mm. Same period last year 642mm. The average for Jan-Nov 1024mm. The 12 months to end of November total 955mm. The 18 year average 1196mm.

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SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE DAY

parade was held on Remembrance Day this year due to not being able to hold one on ANZAC Day due to COVID-19 restrictions, and we were extremely fortunate for experiencing fine weather and had a great public turnout for the March to the Cenotaph.

In brief, Mr Greg Rogerson (former Sunshine Coast Div.10 Councillor) took the Salute of the Diaz as a thank you from the Kenilworth community and the RSL for many years of dedication and sincere service to our local community.

Tim Donovan Accompanying Greg was his devoted wife, Leslie, pictured below whom were both presented with an RSL plaque as a sign of gratitude for their combined selfless service to the community over many years. Without Greg's commitment and drive we would not have our beautiful Memorial Park to pay respects for such an important historical event and for many other special days.

In addition, I would like to thank Ms Liz McGuire, Principal of Kenilworth Community State College for so much support, help and time in organising the magnificent and so well-behaved school students in their roles at the services.

In particular, the South East District of the RSL donated a substantial amount of money in the form of a grant for the RSL to purchase some marching drums and related equipment from Mooloolaba Music. Notably three talented young men from the school, namely Jalan, Malachi and Nathan pictured below undertook specific drum training given by Mr Jason Bray, a drum teacher from Gympie, to provide Drum Corps support for our parade.

These fine young men are a credit to their parents, school and peers, and I believe with motivation and dedication they will no doubt become prominent in our community in years to come.

On another positive note, the RSL needs to thank the following individuals and businesses for their generous financial support which allowed us to purchase some portable shade awnings for public use thus helping to provide protection for further services: • Boxells Real Estate • Nana McGinns • Kenilworth Newsagency • Kenilworth Chemist • Betty-Ann Doyle • Kerry Jarvis • Kenilworth Rural Supplies • Kenilworth Hall Committee • Kenilworth Veterinarian Services Furthermore, Kenilworth RSL would like to encourage the community to thank and support The Mary Valley Voice in any way possible for their valued service as a free community newspaper reaching the Hinterland communities of the Sunshine Coast and Gympie Council regions.

Moreover, I must also thank Acting Sergeant Pierre from the local Police for his professionalism and commitment of duty by supporting our services diligently with his expertise keeping our events and services safe and orderly.

Lastly, on behalf of our president Mr Jim McKillop and all RSL members, we wish the community a merry and festive season, and look forward to a prosperous 2021.

Major Glynn (Yogi) Snare retired, Ceremonial and Protocol Officer Kenilworth RSL Sub Branch

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Diary Dates 2021 Music Program ‚ Singalong! Weekly singing JUST FOR FUN! Not a choir! Unplugged!

Starting 22 January KAC Building 10am -12noon ‚ 21 March 2021 The talented Kim Kirkman Concert Kenilworth Hall ‚ Bastille Day Dinner – Fun Night near 14 July And a hint about a Garden Party – more later! ‚ 26 September 2021 Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra Concert Kenilworth Hall ‚ Kenilworth ArtsFest Sept-Oct Art Exhibition ‚ Poetry Comp Music ‚ Workshops Other activities – watch this space. kac@kenilwortharts.org.au

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KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Kenilworth o, we haven’t forgotten that there are KAC members out there! In this COVID-19 year, things have been a bit different. If you paid your COUNCIL membership fees by March this year, this carries over for 2021 membership.

New memberships and other renewals can be paid by March 2021 when we hold the AGM (circumstances permitting).

Planning for 2021 – Hopefully, the Kenilworth ArtsFest will be held, starting with a concert by the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra on 26 September. We are running a music program next year with at least four concerts, the first one on 21 March with the talented Kim Kirkman. We hope to include a variety of performances to suit all tastes.

As part of the music program, we are starting a “sing for fun” group activity called Singalong.

This will be a very informal meeting of singers to sing whatever songs they like. It is not a choir. It will be unplugged (no electronics) but participants can bring instruments. It starts on Friday 22 January from 10am till 12 noon at the KAC rooms. The only cost is a gold coin donation and we invite singers to bring a small plate to share for morning tea.

Other plans on the drawing board include a Bastille Day Dinner, a garden party, some workshops and some social gatherings with possibly a picnic BBQ at Little Yabba, a progressive dinner and a poetry night around a bon-fire. Anyone for Theatre Sports?

The Book Club meets every second month and we have heard some folk talking about a games gathering to enjoy Scrabble or other board/card games.

Our KAC member, Brian Browning, has expressed an interest in forming a Writers’ Group.

Once again, let us know if you would like to participate.

• Again this year, our Trash 'N' Treasure on the October long weekend was successful thanks to the hard work put in by the members. Unfortunately, the BBQ wasn’t quite as profitable as last year’s even though our cooks did a great job for which we thank them.

But are we down hearted? No, never! If fact we are buying a new BBQ and marquee with plans to improve this aspect next year.

• Our new website is almost completed. We hope to include an “Artists’ Register” (all branches, not only visual arts). Let Lisa know if you’d like to be included.

• Raffles. We are raffling some original paintings. Di Donovan kindly donated some lovely works done by her late mother, Bev Dobson who was a well known local artist. We are selling tickets in our current raffle – 1st Bev’s painting, 2nd two colourful cushions and 3rd two hand crafted coffee mugs. $2 a ticket or 3 for $5. You’ll see us outside the supermarket on Saturday mornings. Raffle will be drawn in December.

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HOLIDAY SEASONS ARE NOT ALWAYS EASY

t’s not unusual to be sad, super-stressed, tired or argumentative with family at such times.

Here are some ideas which may be helpful – Create realistic expectations for yourself and others and allow yourself to change your mind.

Plan ahead. You may want to change the way you usually do things.

Do something that feels safe and comfortable. It’s also best if it can be simple, special and nurturing. With a bit of foresight and planning, holiday seasons can leave you feeling up, not down.

Only do what is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to feel. It’s worthwhile making sure you take time out just to relax, be in your own space and to sleep.

Speak with friends and family. If you are away from family or estranged from them, spend the day with friends who are also away from home, line up something festive or funny films to watch, make a date with beauty such as a scenic walk together or play board games.

Reach out to someone else. Check on a neighbour who may be alone. Make a point of contacting friends or colleagues who have recently separated or who might have had a tough year. Give them a call, visit them or invite them over. Practice listening. Simple kindness can make a huge difference for them and for you.

If you think you can’t get out of an event that you don’t want to go to, have a clear escape plan so that when you’ve had enough, you can get away.

Ask for and accept help – reach out to those close to you and say yes to offers of help or support.

Consider accepting invitations.

Stay away from alcohol and drugs. They don’t help in emotional circumstances. They can lead to self- harm and risky behaviours and worsened feelings of sadness and depression – which you really don’t need.

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COMMUNITY CONCERNS ABOUT SUBDIVISION FLOOD RISK

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subdivision just off Kenilworth’s main street has raised eyebrows among those old enough to remember one of the worst floods in the town’s history.

Work on the subdivision of part of Porter’s Farm on the corner of Elizabeth and George Streets is expected to start early in the new year if the Sunshine Coast Council signs off on engineering plans which are expected to be submitted before Christmas.

The council approved the subdivision in August after a two-year application process which involved requests for information, extensions, amendments to plans, and to-ing and fro-ing with between state government departments over main road access.

In the end, the council gave the nod to seven lots on a small road

to be built off George Street and one lot across the main road on the eastern side of Elizabeth Street.

Land nearest the corner of George and Elizabeth will be set aside as drainage reserve.

Documents submitted to the council show that two more stages of subdivision, one on the upper side of the first eight lots and the other north-west of Kenilworth Rural Supplies.

However, those with memories of the 1955 flood are concerned about possible inundation of the development in the future.

Historian Lenore Meldrum said the land was underwater during the ’55 flood, the highest reliably recorded, when the river rose by 13.67 metres.

“In that area of town, the house on the corner of George and Elizabeth Streets had three inches of water inside and it’s a high-set house,” Lenore said.

“The house at 48 Elizabeth Street had two feet of water in it. If you draw a line from 48 Elizabeth Street to George Street, that’s a lot of water that would be over the proposed subdivision.”

Lenore said the next highest flood on record was in April 1989, when the river height rose to 12.06 metres, just over the 1974 level of 12 metres and during floods in 1999 and 2013, the river rose by 11.9 metres and 10.57 metres.

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Reconciling the subdivision plans with the council’s flood hazard mapping is no easy task but the lots to be subdivided off George St appear to be at least in the near vicinity of a future flood zone.

Neal Sims was a kid during the 1955 flood and remembers the water rising to just under the floorboards of his family’s Mary Street home.

“I can remember down the other end of the street, past the police station where the mill was, the mill and the cheese factory had five or six feet of water in them,” he said.

“I remember men floating logs so they wouldn’t flow down the river.”

Neal was unsure if the blocks to be created by the subdivision were within or just above the 1955 flood line but was surprised a more cautious approach was not being taken to development in the town.

“It’s hard to know without seeing the plans but I wouldn’t be buying there,” he said.

Neal said there was higher land that would be more suitable for residential development and said the council would do well to incorporate local knowledge in its flood modelling.

Alan Grieve, of Diddillibah, who submitted the development application on behalf of the owner, said the development had been approved by the council which had carried out flood modelling for the area. Alan said the council’s flood modelling was for future floods, not past floods.

Flooding on the corner of Elizabeth and George Streets in 1999.

“We’re developing above the flooding. The council has done extensive flood modelling,” he said.

A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said the model recognised historic flood information and the one-in-100-year flood level resembled the 1955 flood, giving weight to the accuracy of the modelling.

The spokesperson said flood modelling for Kenilworth was developed in 2012 and was presented at a 2013 community meeting in Kenilworth where it had met the expectations of longtime locals.

Division 10 councillor David Law acknowledged local points of view on flooding but said he was as confident as he could be in the council’s flood modelling for the area and he felt the decision to approve the subdivision was justified.

“I, obviously, like everyone else, rely on the expertise of the planning staff making all the information available to make sound decisions, and with the information I’ve got, it appears to be a sound decision but I’m grateful for the feedback from the community,” he said.

Shane Smith, owner of Kenilworth Rural Supplies in Elizabeth Street, was happy about the approval of the subdivision and did not think flooding would be an issue with the new blocks.

“There’s no vacant land. It’s the best thing that could happen to Kenilworth,” Shane said.

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Connectivity key for 2020 As we look back at the year that was, there’s no denying it’s been tough for many Sunshine Coast residents, as our region united during an unprecedented global pandemic. Now we continue to build together, supporting and strengthening our community. You can reflect with us and watch this year’s annual State of Our Region address by Mayor Mark Jamieson, joined by members of the community and hosted by Caroline Hutchinson live on Council’s Facebook and YouTube pages, December 8 at 10am.

Christmas Carols at home Get the family together at 6.30pm on Saturday, December 19 and tune into the Sunshine Coast Community Carols online via Council’s YouTube or Facebook.

Enjoy performances by much loved locals Golden Beach State School Choir, Hot Ginger Chorus and Eumundi School of Rock. Plus we’ll check in with Santa who will be visiting the Sunshine Coast. Visit Council’s website for details.

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’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas. 2020 has presented unprecedented challenges. Of course, until we have a safe vaccine this COVID “new normal” will continue, but the resilience and compassion which has been demonstrated in this community and indeed across the Sunshine Coast has been both heart-warming and inspiring.

Mobile phone towers – The Federal Government is funding Optus to extend the battery back-up at Kidaman Creek’s mobile phone tower, and Telstra at Dulong, to provide a minimum of 12 hours back-up if the power goes out during or after a natural disaster. The funding is part of a $13.2 million package to extend the battery back up at 467 mobile phone towers across Australia.

Sports champ – A big shout out and congratulations to Obi Obi’s Mailee Fearon who is one of our most recent up and coming young champions. Mailee was awarded a Local Sporting Champions grant for competing at the 12 Years Hockey State Championships.

I’d certainly encourage any eligible young sports person to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant – The program provides grants of between $500 and $750 for competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

You can find more information here www.sportaus.gov.au/lsc.

Homebuilder – The Morrison Government is extending the HomeBuilder program from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 which is great news for our local building sector and is protecting jobs through the construction of new homes and home renovations. For all new build contracts signed between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021 eligible owneroccupiers will receive a $15,000 HomeBuilder grant.

In addition, the construction commencement deadline will be extended from three months to six months for all eligible contracts signed on or after 4 June 2020. For more information check out www.treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/homebuilder Please get in touch regarding any Federal issues, concerns or enquiries on 5479 2800; via email at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit us at 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

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ust when we thought we were fresh out of them; we now have our very own “silver bullet”. The Green Dream hemp beer was borne out of our dream to develop a beverage that complements our K2 Organic Beef “Scottburger” not only in taste, but also in production ethics, support of regional business and contribution to the environment.

Marketing possibilities abound; “higher drinking” was not the reason we decided the first K2 Beer would be based on hemp seed, pictured.  At Kandanga Farm Store, we are trying to develop as many hemp related markets as we can as we feel, as is the case with grassfed meat, the industrial hemp plant has a tremendous contribution to make to the regeneration of land and regional communities.

There are still issues around suitable varieties for Northern Australia; but as these become available, a deep rooted crop that grows very quickly with little or no synthetic assistance and comparatively low reliance on water, really ticks a lot of boxes.

Better still, value-added industries for fibre, building products, oil, stockfeeds (and beer) make it a green field opportunity! The best part is, it gives all this while contributing to fixing our soil – that's what dreams are made of!

This Summer, if you are in the region, drop by Kandanga Farm Store and enjoy a great meal of local and organic food and drink. If you haven't been around for a while, have a browse through one of the country's most innovative rural supply outlets.

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Now in its 6th year, the competition highlights the beauty of Spring in our region, from the headwaters of the Mary in the Conondale Ranges to the river mouth near Hervey Bay. Michelle’s photo “Spring Storm” pictured left was voted the winner of the Open Category, wowing the judges with nature’s amazing lightshow over Gympie.

Michelle snapped the image from her back deck using a 30 second exposure to capture every bolt of lightning.

Michelle also won last year’s competition with her incredible photo of nature’s deadliest creature – a mosquito on a mushroom.

Michelle is renowned for her images of fungi, and is a member of the Queensland Mycological Society.

Her stunning images have graced the cover of the QMS calendar for the past two years and attracted thousands of followers on her honey_fungi Instagram account.

Michelle describes herself as a citizen scientist, having observed and recorded nature for most of her life.

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ouncil has completed routine night-time feral animal surveying in Kenilworth, Conondale and Cambroon (7-9 December, 2020).

We undertake surveying to determine the distribution, population, size, habitat use and impacts of feral animals.

Data collected from these surveys will be used to inform and assess the effectiveness of council’s feral animal control programs and to assist with targeting problem areas.

I encourage you to report sightings of feral animals in your area to council. Council officers are available to assist with education and action for landowners to minimise the impact of feral animals on their property.

Holiday fun – if you’re looking for school holiday events and activities be sure to visit council’s website, as there is plenty happening.

Sunshine Coast Council Libraries are offering a summer reading club, online programs/eLibrary, a story walk at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden in Tanawha and you can even book an ‘at home holiday activity pack’ to take home and get creative with your family.

The Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden also offers a children’s wonderland at Summertime Playscape where children can explore a range of activities and Operation Botanica is on at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve’s Rainforest Discovery Centre.

Seasons wishes – As this is my last column for 2020, I’d like to wish everyone a merry Christmas. May you get the chance to spend time with family and friends during the holidays.

2021, like the current year, will be different because of COVID-19.

Hopefully interstate visits continue as currently planned and if you have loved ones abroad, I hope they too can eventually visit and be coronavirus free.

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n a particularly hot night a happy crowd turned out to support the fundraising efforts of the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Circle and the Kenilworth Museum at their combined Cent Sale. The evening was very successful – the crowd enjoyed themselves and no one went home without a prize.

This was achieved through the introduction of a “Non-Winners Pick-A-Box” segment.

Many thanks must go to the Kenilworth business community who supported the Cent Sale with donations, to Wayner Paulger for his MC role assisted by Clem Hassall and to the two junior “runners” Georgia and Jack Murtagh, coordinated by Paula Gillis; the Quilt and Craft members who worked so tirelessly on the night ensuring that the attendees were well looked after with ticket sales and food and drink.

All supporting businesses were acknowledged on the night.

The Imbil Butchery meat trays were purchased through Kenilworth Friendly Grocer and were won by:- Michelle Engle – two, Barbara Smith – two; Kay Linck, Paula Gillis, Hans Schinkel, Clinton Paulger, Sue Rough and Katrina Gardiner – one tray each.

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pgrades in Kenilworth. Works are well underway to install parking signs in the heart of Kenilworth. You will soon see blue “P” signs around at the Elizabeth and Charles St intersection plus along Maleny-Kenilworth Rd. This is in response to the high volume of visitors to the popular area. New linemarking will also be installed for onstreet parking bays in front of Kenilworth Dairies and Kenilworth Town Park on Charles St. I recently attended The Mary Valley Voice AGM. Thank you to the Mary Valley News Committee Assoc. Inc. for having me. It’s a great community newspaper and a terrific source for local information, volunteer groups and businesses to be featured in.

I also stopped in at the Gheerulla Tennis Club recently. It’s a lovely local sporting hub that provides two hard-surface courts with lighting for night tennis. The club offers junior coaching, junior fixtures, ladies daytime fixtures and evening social tennis.

The courts are also available for hire. To support your local club and to find out more please call Robyn Pfeiffer on 0403 516 699.

Best wishes to you and yours – Council has launched a terrific new campaign for everyone in our community to celebrate the festive season this year. Festive Season in My Neighbourhood encourages people to celebrate good neighbours and connect with one another. www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/festivekindness for a delightful selection of practical tips and ideas.

I would particularly like to give a special shout-out and thank you to our wonderful volunteers and community groups in Division 10 who have gone above and beyond this year. I am so proud to call this community home and grateful for all they do. Until next year, please stay safe these holidays.

If you have any questions please contact me at email: david.law@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page.

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n Wednesday 2 December 2020 there was great dismay to hear of the Gympie Council budget cuts to their own Gympie Gold Regional Produce program.

Our celebrated local producers' advocate Matt Golinski had been abruptly dropped and the Council's nine and a half year old website is 'officially' hacked with the landing page featuring glass bongs for sale, Ozzytyres and vegan wallets.

The rest of the site buttons seem to have the Gympie Regional Produce data as per normal so what the...!? Trust needs to be restored without delay... www.gympieregionalproduce.com.au There is wide ranging disbelief at the website co-opt and sadness at the loss of Matt and credible online presence. From ABC Rural:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-12-02/celebrity-chefmatt-golinski-axed-as-gympie-food-ambassador/12942298 Less than five days later, on 9 December better news headlined that Matt had been appointed as the Health and Wellbeing Queensland Government ambassador.

On behalf of the Hinterland communities and with well deserved respect, we wish the Qld ‘prince of local produce’ Matt Golinksi our warm congratulations.

Thank you Matt for being chef extraordinaire for Gympie Gold Regional Producers and for also supporting other Mary Valley charities for so many years. Queensland has and will always benefit from your passion and integrity.

Visit:- https://hw.qld.gov.au/blog/chef-matt-golinksi-is-makinghealthy-happen-in-newhwqld-ambassador-role/ Note Matt's latest healthy recipe, ‘Roast chicken, pumpkin and macadamai salad’ as pictured left, is also found on the HWQld website.

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round mid November Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) CEO, Leanne Coddington (pictured far right speaking from the Gympie Station platform), and key Queensland tourism officials, journeyed to Gympie, where they jumped on board their most famous attraction – the Mary Valley Rattler – at Amamoor for a fact-finding steam ride through the region.

• Representatives from Destination Gympie Region, Visit Sunshine Coast, Tourism Noosa, Fraser Coast Tourism and Events, Gympie Regional Council and local operators were at Gympie Station to welcome Ms Coddington, who – along with other speakers – addressed the issues facing the industry, as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.

Hinterland hospitality was in abundance with renowned chef, Matt Golinski, top left, producing a special plate to accompany the launch of a new beer, made by local craft brewer Graham Kidd top right from Latitude 26, appropriately called Off the Rails Ale. Gympie and Mary Valley’s rich produce was presented in a series of market-style stalls to highlight the region’s reputation as one of Australia’s most prodigious food bowls.

• Attendees were able to taste creations from Bauple Park Farm, Lindols Macadamias, Kenilworth Dairies, Suncoast Limes, CC’s Kitchen and Piggy in the Middle.

General Manager of the Mary Valley Rattler, Micheal Green, said it was tremendous to welcome TEQ to meet with local operators and get a taste of what makes the region such a ‘natural’ for tourism.

“They experienced a fantastic combination of a heritage icon steam railway, spectacular countryside, wonderful produce and Matt Golinski serving up one of his culinary creations for them.

“Tourism operators from around the region have experienced a very challenging year, so to have the presence of Queensland’s most important tourism executives was very encouraging.

“We appreciated Leanne taking the time to share with local operators TEQ’s vision for the future direction for the State’s tourism, and also to hear first-hand what local operators saw as priorities.

“I think most people left with greater optimism because while we have performed reasonably strongly in recent months based on the Queensland market, the prospect of more-widely open borders by the end of the year will allow us to market the region throughout Australia in 2021,” said Mr Green. About off the rail beer. Latitude 26’s master brewer, Graham Kidd, is a local Gympie resident whose passion for the brew saw him open up a venue just across the road from Gympie Station.

With some 45 years interest in brewing – long before home brewing kits were available – he has developed a range of craft beers and ciders, and has extended that range with a beer exclusively for the Mary Valley Rattler, called Off the Rails Ale. Based on an American Pale Ale, the refreshing beer is available at Gympie Station’s Rusty Rails Café. Graham Kidd has also produced a cider for the Rattler’s services. As “neighbours”, Graham sees the

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