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CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS FOR KENILWORTH'S GEM? | BY JANINE HILL

HE Kenilworth pool is a pool by the community, for the community, and relies on – you guessed it – the community to keep it going.

Although the pool has a paid manager and maintenance man, volunteers keep it open and cast a watchful eye over pool users as they have fun, cool off, or get some exercise in the crystal water.

Volunteer numbers have dropped a little during 2020 for various reasons, which have restricted opening hours this season.

The pool must be open a minimum number of hours to be eligible for council support.

Kenilworth Swimming Pool Association president Hans Schinkel said consideration was being given to taking on another paid staff member but more volunteers would always be welcome.

“We’ve have six volunteers at the moment but with the COVID virus, some have left. One volunteer works with the elderly so she was very wary of taking any risk. The volunteers we’ve got are great,” he said.

Hans said the only requirements upon volunteers were a Blue Card and First Aid qualifications, which the pool association could help any potential volunteer to obtain.

“We need people to watch the pool but you could also just volunteer in the canteen. We prefer to have two people on at a time, one in the kiosk and one walking around and making sure everyone is okay,” he said. Hans said the pool was very popular with kids, young families and locals trying to keep fit.

The 25 metre six-lane pool has the bonus of a slippery slide, which Hans said kept kids of all ages entertained.

SPECIAL THANKS TO FIRST AID VOLUNTEERS

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he Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc. Inc. would like to thank the Mary Valley First Aid volunteers for their very generous donation.

The pool is managed by volunteers, and these volunteers raise the money to keep the Kenilworth Pool in ship shape for all to use. This donation will be a great help.

Again a big thank you.

Veronika Spicer, Secretary, Kenilworth Pool Association Inc.

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Intermittent squeals of delight can be heard poolside as kids take turn turns slipping into the water (as pictured on the front cover).

Students from Kenilworth State School usually have swimming lessons at the pool during at least one term every year.

Manager Sandy Goddard, a qualified swimming teacher, also offers weekend children’s swimming lessons which are free, although a donation is appreciated.

• The lessons are currently held on Saturday mornings but Sandy is open to holding more on a Sunday if required.

“I just believe all kids should learn to swim,” she said.

Sandy said it was a great pool and the water was the cleanest she had seen, often drawing comments for its clarity.

The pool is one of Kenilworth’s gems and is the result of the foresight and hard work of community-minded Kenilworth residents more than 50 years ago.

The story goes that it was built at a cost of $30,000 and locals chipped in their labour and expertise to make it happen.

The pool was built on land belonging to the Kenilworth Hall but is managed by its own association and committee.

Admission fees go towards the pool’s running costs but the Sunshine Coast Council provides some support.

A council grant three years ago paid for mobile stairs to improve pool access for people with mobility issues. Other improvements have been carried out over the years as needed.

The pool surrounds have recently been given a lift with a mural pictured top left featuring a mermaid and merman painted by one of the volunteers, Linda Green.

• The pool season runs from the September school holidays through to April.

Admission is $4 adults, $3 for children 12 and under as well as pensioners and seniors, and children under two are free.

The daily admission price is for unlimited entry, which means visitors can come and go during the day as they please. Season passes are also available.

• Currently, the pool is open Wednesday-Friday midday to 4pm and on weekends from 10am to 4pm, while lap swimmers can access the pool outside of these hours using a security code.

Sandy said it would be ideal to open for six hours daily, pending the availability of volunteers and potentially, a paid staff member. (see Position Vacant advertisement with details below).

If you would like to volunteer, please call the pool on 5446 0326 or email info@kenilworthpool.com.au All photos kindly supplied by Carol Gilmour.

P O S I T I O N AVA I L A B L E

The Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc. Inc. has a position available for a reliable person to assist in the management of the swimming pool.

This position is paid. This will include managing the kiosk and swimming pool for 10 to 15 hours weekly.

A Blue Card and First Aid Certification is required.

The Pool Committee can assist with both items.

All enquiries phone Hans Schinkel 5472 3569 or Veronika Spicer 5446 0427.

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YAHOO CREEK – 1905: PART 4

rom page 4 of the Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette published on 15 April, 1905.

Along the ridge at the back of P.H. Sutton’s farm will be found the road that leads to “Mount View” farm, of 400 acres, owned by Mr Edward Pickering.

Nine years ago he took up the land and has since that date felled 95 acres of scrub, put eight acres of this under plough and planted one acre with fruit trees. There are still about 40 acres of scrub standing.

The crop grows consist of maize (chiefly), potatoes, oats, wheat (both of these for green stuff or hay) mangels, Swedes, sugar beet, etc.

Sugar beet is not considered as good a crop as mangels, as it is of no high value for feeding and does not yield so well; it is, however, an excellent change from maize for a meal or two, when pigs are being fattened.

Magnum Bonum English potatoes were grown for six years from the same seed: they took first prize at the Moreton Show (Woombye) in 1903 and formed part of the Moreton trophy sent to the Brisbane Exhibition.

Twenty cows are being milked twice a day, the calves being hand reared on an allowance of two quarts of skimmed milk to each calf night and morning. The ticks have never been allowed to become numerous. As from their very first appearances hand washing was done regularly and since co-operative dip has been finished the cattle have been sent there. During the drought some of the cattle took to eating the beans (Moreton Bay Chestnuts) which caused the death of half the milkers, 14 head, the others remaining in good condition in spite of the severe season. The pig yards and sties contain three breeding sows, and a purebred Berkshire boar from the Agricultural College at Gatton.

One of the sows is a middle York from the same place and the cross between these two breeds has so far proved thrifty and profitable.

Historical note:- The first show for the Maroochy Show Society was held in 1900 at Woombye.

The show was not staged in Nambour until 2-3 June, 1909. https:// www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/News-Centre/BackwardGlance-and-the-history-of-the-SC-Agricultural-Show-071617 • Edward Pickering leased “Fig Tree Farm” 3.2.1891 but did not purchase until 1900. (Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette, 2 August 1900, page 3).

Pictured above his February 1891 lease application to select an agricultural farm of 208 acres for 12 pounds and 12 shillings.

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ALAN AND JEAN BEAUSANG – DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

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t was Saturday, 5th November 1960, a hot Spring day, with a strong Alan & Jean Beausang westerly wind blowing, when 5 November 1960 a young, Conondale farmer proudly walked down the aisle of the Witta Lutheran Church with his new bride on his arm. The farmer was Alan Beausang, and his sweetheart, Jean Rossow pictured.

Fast forward 60 years and Alan and Jean still epitomize that young couple. To their five children, eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, they have shown that marriage is not just about loving someone, but also about giving – of yourself and time, patience, respect, friendship, and loyalty.

60 years on, and Alan and Jean Beausang recently celebrated their wonderful milestone with family and close friends at a morning tea at McGinns of Kenilworth, and had an amazing cake made by the talented Kate Jessup, a replica of the original that was made by Jean’s mum.

Happy anniversary Alan and Jean!

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Searchable content also includes music, sound and videos, and transcripts of radio programs. With the exception of the digitised newspapers, none of the contents is hosted by Trove itself, which indexes the content of its partners' collection metadata, formats and manages it, and displays the aggregated information in a relevanceranked search result. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trove Warning:- Surfing Trove may become addictive. There are so many newspapers digitized on Trove making research on family and local history simpler.

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3. Enter search word in All of these words” e.g. “Kenilworth”.

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8. Select the Article category – remember that often reports of weddings come up in Family notices section – more than one section may be selected.

9. Click on the magnifying glass icon – and your research journey begins.

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RAINFALL MOY POCKET – OCTOBER 2020

by Graham Brennan This October we had 127mm. Last October 40mm.

The 19 year average being 87mm. We had rain on nine days. The average for October being 11 days. The first 10 months of this year gave us 874mm. Same period last year 629mm. The average January to October 941mm. For 12 months end of October 916mm.

The 18 year annual average is 1196mm.

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uch has been published about the impact of the COVID restrictions on businesses but has anyone spared a thought for the many not-for-profit community organisations who work so diligently to maintain their financial independence through local fundraising?

This region has many such organisations that have suffered financial setbacks because of the current restrictions. To this end two of the Kenilworth organisations the Quilt and Craft Group and the Kenilworth Museum are combining to stage a Cent Sale to raise much needed funds in an endeavour to continue serving this community.

The Cent Sale will be held in the Kenilworth Hall on Friday 4 December 2020 with doors opening at 6.30pm – sale to commence at 7.00pm. For those who never attended a Cent Sale (and there are some) – the following advice may be of assistance.

1. Tickets are purchased in sheet form - each sheet contains 22 tickets of the same number: (a) 20 of these tickets are used to "bid" on an auction item. (b) 1 ticket is held for identification to validate a "sale". (c) 1 ticket is for the "Special Draw" session held at the end of the evening.

2. It is useful to pre-purchase your tickets @ $6.00 per four sheets.

3. Pre-purchased tickets may then be separated along the perforated lines and stored in a large plastic bag or ice-cream container.

4. The Identification stub should be kept on a clip board – this stub must be produced to validate a "sale".

5. The Special Draw stubs should be kept separate from the bid tickets – until the special draw session.

For anyone wishing to make a donation of items for the Cent Sale or to purchase tickets, the Quilt and Craft Room in Blair Meldrum House at the Kenilworth Museum will be “personed” during the week prior to the Cent Sale from Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December from 10am – 2pm. Ask about the new “Pick-a-Box” segment.

• Businesses: In the run up to Christmas – offering a discount voucher for your business as a prize at the Cent Sale will be great for sales as your support would be acknowledged on the night. Contact Olive 5446 0131 or Lenore 5472 3090 for information.

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NEWS FROM THE CHAMBER + TOURISM AD CAMPAIGN

t was encouraging to see a good turnout for the General Meeting of the Kenilworth Chamber held on 21 October and the tourism event held the following week.

The Chamber has approved a Containers for Change depot to be set up in Kenilworth as a fundraising and recycling project, with bins initially being placed at the Kenilworth Hotel and the Information Centre for collection of containers which provide a ten cents refund. To see which containers are eligible, check the website containersforchange.com.au/qld/how-it-works. Other community groups are also able to fundraise through this project by contacting Urban Depot Nambour.

The secretary reported on a session provided by Tourism Events Qld on the financial, legal and health aspects of holding events with COVID restrictions. It seems that 2021 will also be a difficult year for groups organising community events, especially relating to compliance with health regulations.

Andrew Fairbairn, Industry and Membership Development Manager, from Visit Sunshine Coast was guest speaker at the brunch meeting at Bluff Creek Campground on 27 October which was attended by representatives of local businesses and organisations involved in tourism or related activities. Andrew was an interesting and informative speaker, giving an insight into the current state of tourism in the region and a new marketing campaign to be undertaken in the coming months. The Sunshine Coast has received approx. $2 million for its marketing campaign, with the new brand Sunshine Coast for Real being developed to entice people from outside the region.

Andrew’s talk was followed by a Q and A segment, with lots of networking and sharing of ideas over brunch. The Chamber extends its heartfelt thanks to Bluff Creek Campground for providing the spectacular venue and generous hosting of the event.

If you wish to join the Chamber, email secretary@kenilworthchamber.org.au or phone 5415 8313 to obtain details.

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ust a reminder! There’s a new fitness program focusing on boxing now happening in Kenilworth – Sunday and Tuesday at 7.00pm. It’s about physical and mental fitness, community connection and suicide prevention. All children, youth, men and women of every age are welcome. The program is located behind St Luke’s Anglican Church in Kenilworth. Please bring a gold coin donation to go toward utilities.  Also remember that Average Joe’s was launched in Kenilworth and gathers on the deck at Nanna McGinn’s Coffee Shop 9.00-10.00 on Tuesdays. The group is a place for men to build a strong community. Men talk with other men about relevant and real topics in the life of blokes.

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Trees smashed fences and gates at Leon and Lindy Kelly's Kandanga property.

STORMS LEAVE TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION

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BY JANINE HILL

rees were torn out of the ground, fences smashed and power cut for up to three days when the Mary Valley and surrounds copped a share of the brutal storm cells which lashed south-east Qld on Saturday, 31 October.

The storm cells peppered the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, the Noosa hinterland and Gympie shires, cutting power to more 2000 homes. Some were without power for three days.

Sunshine Coast local disaster coordinator Tom Jamieson said in a statement that fallen trees and debris damaged private property, cut roads, and brought down powerlines.

“Council and our emergency service partners worked alongside each other through the night to maintain public safety, clear debris from roads and provide assistance to the community,” Mr Jamieson said.

“In the days that followed, council and Energex worked hard to reinstate power, ensure roads and public areas were safe, and connect community members requiring additional support to other services.”

Steve Clough, State Emergency Service Gympie deputy local controller, said SES members had been called to two Kandanga addresses where blocked gutters had caused water to inundate the homes.

Kenilworth SES was called to a tree blocking the Obi Road but group leader Greg Wilson it had been dealt with by locals with a chainsaw and tractor before the SES arrived.

“From an SES perspective, Kenilworth is a pretty resilient town, and when there’s things like big storms, people tend to fix a lot of problems themselves,” he said.

Some of the worst damage in the Valley was at Kandanga, where a storm cut a narrow but destructive path from Kann Park in town east towards Hasthorpe and Knobby Glen Roads.

So select was the storm’s path that Leon Kelly had no idea his property was being smashed while he and his wife, Lindy, had dinner with friends 800 metres down the road.

When the Kellys headed home about 8.30pm, they discovered the road was cut by fallen debris, forcing them on a 2-3km drive along other roads.

With no power, Leon could see little when they got there but went ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY CHECKLIST out to their small herd of lowline cattle, which were standing in a o keep you and your property safe during storms or cyclones: huddle in the paddock.

• Keep trees and branches close to the house trimmed back; “Trees had come down, fencing was down. There wasn’t much I could • Clear gutters, downpipes and drains; do,” he said.

• Secure loose outdoor items, including trampolines; Daylight the next day revealed the extent of the damage.

• Check your roof regularly; A small shed had been picked up and tossed like a tin can. Massive • Make sure shades, sails and awnings are securely fitted; branches had crashed down on the Kellys’ stables.

• Make sure your pet registration and microchip details and tags Trees which Leon estimated to be 35-40 metres high were broken are current; off while others had been ripped out of the ground.

• Ensure mobile phone batteries are fully charged; “My son, and he’s six foot, stood next to a rootball and it was way • Keep a couple of power banks charged; bigger than him,” Leon said.

• Store important documents in waterproof container in a secure So defined was the storm’s path that outdoor furniture on one location, such as the car boot; side of the Kellys’ home was in disarray while pieces on the other • Park vehicles undercover or protect with tarps and blankets; side of the home had not moved.

• Turn off and unplug electrical devices; Of three eucalypts eight metres apart, the storm took out the one in the middle and left the two flanking it.

• Ensure insurance is up-to-date and check policy inclusions; “I wonder if it might have been some sort of • Stock up on food and water, including for tornado,” Leon said. pets and farm animals; There was no damage of consequence at • Identify a safe room in the house to the property of well-known farmers Bruno shelter and an evacuation point in the and Trish Gabbana across the road. event of a flood or storm surge; Gheerulla Hall Leon was grateful for the help received • Tape glass on windows and secure doors; from locals who helped clean up the next • Save the SES phone number on your day. mobile phone: 132 500 “We had nine people and three chainsaws from 5:45 to 6:30pm • Download the SES Emergency app on working for about eight hours cleaning up $ your phone to connect with help in the 1000 and moving everything into fire heaps.” event of an emergency.

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fter 12 years in the UK, Bowen Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist Christian Dunham has returned to set up his clinic on the family farm at Coolabine near Kenilworth.

Bowen Therapy (or Bowen Technique) is well-known in Australia as a hands-on, remedial therapy that stimulates the body to re-balance itself, promoting healing, pain relief and the recovery of energy.

The technique is so gentle it is appropriate for all ages and stages of health from babies to the most frail and elderly. It can help treat a wide range of physical conditions including chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, migraines, knee and hamstring injuries, sports injuries, infant colic and pregnancy issues.

Christian practised Bowen Therapy for many years before training in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a pioneering and powerful technique developed in the UK for treating chronic stress and anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD and many other mental health conditions.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy combines the latest discoveries in neuroscience, the positive interaction of talking therapy and the psychotherapeutic tools of clinical hypnosis to help people make significant positive changes in their lives in a relatively short space of time.

Leaving his busy practice in London and Bath last year, Christian's clinic is now based at the beautiful family farm at Coolabine which is owned by his mother, renowned goat breeder Dee Dunham. He also sees clients up on the range at Flaxton as well as treating hypnotherapy clients across Australia and overseas online via Skype.

Christian is the author of the book 'Clear, Calm and Confident: How To Change Your Life in 30 Days'. More information and testimonials from some of his clients can be found at www.christiandunham.net or feel free to call him on 0448 303 013. He offers a noobligation free initial consultation for hypnotherapy clients.

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ctober saw the Federal Budget handed down after its forced postponement earlier this year. COVID-19 has resulted in the most severe global economic crisis since the Great Depression but in response, the Morrison Government has committed unprecedented support.

Tax cuts The Government’s decision to bring forward legislated tax cuts will benefit more than 142,000 individual taxpayers on the Sunshine Coast alone. The changes are back dated to 1 July which means this year low and middle income earners will receive tax relief of up to $2,745 for singles, and up to $5,490 for dual income families compared with 2017-18.

Business We are also unlocking investment and creating jobs by building on the successful Instant Asset Write Off scheme. More than 50,000 businesses across the Sunshine Coast will be able to immediately write off the full value of any eligible asset purchase, while 12,600 small and medium businesses have already benefitted from the Government’s Cashflow boost. Also, business losses incurred to June 2022 can now be offset against prior profits made in or after the 2018-19 financial year.

Young Australians The JobMaker Hiring Credit Scheme is a $4 billion wage subsidy program payable to employers for up to 12 months for each new job created for eligible jobseekers. Employers will be paid $200/wk for each new job for a 16-29 year old and $100/week for a 30-35 year old, so long as the employee is working at least 20 hours per week.

Apprentices Nationally, we are also supporting the creation of 100,000 new apprenticeships Australia wide and protecting a further 180,000 apprentices and trainees through our 50 per cent wage subsidy and I am confident Sunshine Coast apprentices will benefit.

As always, 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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am an owner of a property in George Street, Kenilworth and I have a particular interest in the future of Kenilworth in regards to what type of NBN will be in the area.

I am concerned about the wireless implications that the community will have in the future particularly in relation to health as wireless frequencies not only affect our own body cells, but also the animals and even plant life.

I have scientific information about voltage gated calcium channel effects (VGCC) on our cells if any one is seeking further details.

Kenilworth is designated as wireless only.

The white boxes on the roof of houses are all being directed towards the tower in the showgrounds.

Nevertheless, NBN now has the technology choice program where individuals and communities can instead ask for the technology to be fixed node rather than wireless. This link:https://www.nbnco.com.au/learn/technology-choice-program/ application-types • It is very popular and NBN are not taking any more applications until December now.

Would the wider community be interested in discussing this possibility in The Mary Voice Voice magazine and seeing if there is any possible option to make application for NBN fibre node for Kenilworth township rather than 5G wireless?

I would follow up from there if people were interested because I can’t emphasise enough the detrimental effects to not only our own health but the bird life, bees, cows (reduced milk production), and even plant life (it affects their cells too) if we were to have blanket 5G wifi in this area in the near future.

It will however take a community to ask for anything to change and as our rollout of NBN is not completed for Kenilworth yet, we stand a chance to have a say. Let's re-assess and discuss now?!

Debbie B., Kenilworth 0423 948 058

We are doing the online music lessons for all ages, children and adults. Singing, piano and flute lessons.”

Enquiries Mishka and Darren 0417 887 288. https://www.musicteacher.com.au/darren-andmishka-musicorum/piano-tuition-mishka/

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he 2021 Australia Day Awards provide a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge those people who work tirelessly and love being involved in our wider community. Nominate someone you know who deserves to be acknowledged for the contributions they make. Submissions close at 11pm, Monday 30 November, 2020.

Go to www.gympie.qld.gov.au/australiadayawards • Note that Sunshine Coast Council Australia Day nominations close on Monday 16 November. Visit council website for details.

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ridge replacement works − Good news for Conondale, with Raddatz Bridge, located on Eastern Mary River Road (near Raddatz Rd), set to be replaced under the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

This program supports Council to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The works involve the replacement of the existing timber bridge with a new concrete bridge, along with the realignment of the road to the bridge. A community information session was recently held. Thanks to those who came to learn more about this fantastic project. Council is planning to begin construction in December 2020 and work is expected to be finished by May 2021 (weather and site conditions permitting). Thank you in advance for your patience while construction is underway.

Day for Daniel − It was great to walk in support for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and see hundreds of people from across the Sunshine Coast also show their support.

Held annually on the last Friday of October, Day for Daniel honours the memory of Daniel Morcombe and is Australia’s largest day of action to raise awareness of child safety, protection, and harm prevention.

Still time to nominate − Don't forget − if you know someone in our community, or a community group or organisation making a difference to our Sunshine Coast, help them to achieve the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a 2021 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award.

Nominations are open until November 16, visit council’s website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for all the details.

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IMBIL POLICE WRAP OCTOBER 2020

here has certainly been a lot of movement in the Mary Valley in the past month. The camping grounds have been full, and the main streets have been bursting with tourists and visitors to our area.

There has been a number of ‘hooning’ offences committed in the Imbil Division in the past month. There has also been a number of accidents, including a vehicle colliding with the bus stop at Brooloo, a vehicle becoming stuck on the corner of Whelan Road and Mary Valley Road, causing a small grass fire, and a motorcycle leaving the Mary Valley Link Road, causing serious injuries to the rider. I can assure the community that Imbil Police and the Qld Road Policing Unit will continue traffic enforcement in the Mary Valley and any traffic offenders detected will be dealt with accordingly.

• Neighbourhood disputes unfortunately are not uncommon, and this is something that Imbil police are regularly called to attend. This is not exclusive to our area, but is sadly a part of our society as a whole. Whilst in a perfect world we would all get along, in reality there are times when we will not. If you are having issues with a neighbour, and the relationship/communication has broken down, there are options available. Disputes or disagreements between neighbours should be resolved as quickly as possible.

The Queensland Government offers free dispute resolution for neighbours, including mediation, through the Dispute Resolution Centre.

Contact details for the Wide Bay Dispute Resolution Centre are: drc.wb@justice.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4120 6708; 1800 681 109.

Acting Sergeant Bill Greer, Imbil Police

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ommunity Transport Service expansion − I’m very pleased to share that at last month’s (October) Ordinary Meeting council gave the green light to expand the Kenilworth Community Transport Service.

The service was previously available only to residents living within a 6.5km radius of the Kenilworth Post Office and provided transport to Nambour, Maleny, Mapleton, Eumundi and Yandina for a flat fee of $8 one-way or return.

At the request of the community, a submission was put to council to broaden the catchment area of the service and include the Sunshine Coast University Hospital as an approved destination.

Residents of neighbouring Kenilworth localities, including Belli Park, Cambroon, Conondale, Coolabine, Eerwah Vale, Gheerulla, Kidaman Creek and Obi Obi will now able to access the service.

This is a great win for the community.

To register this service please visit the Kenilworth Visitor Information Centre at 9 Elizabeth Street, or phone 5446 0122.

Moooving on up − Congratulations to Kenilworth Dairies who now have their own bottled milk, which is on shelves of local IGAs and independent stores all over the Sunshine Coast.

Their COVID-19 pandemic story is very inspirational. At the height of the pandemic they underwent major procedure changes, upped their hygiene standards and unfortunately had to temporarily close their café and halt their cheese tastings, all while trying to avoid job losses. Fast-forward to now and they’ve bounced back and now produce their own bottled milk, which has been on shelves for three months.

Supporting local business is crucial to our community. Well done Kenilworth Dairies.

Local upgrades − The following resealing road works are due to start from next week (9 November) weather permitting: Brolga Lane, Dulong; Thompson Road, Dulong; Misty Rise Road, Image Flat; Sunday Creek Road, Kenilworth; and Image Flat Road, Kureelpa.

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CR BOB FREDMAN | DIVISION 8 GYMPIE COUNCIL

recently heard an address by Dr Wayne Vogler, Principle Scientist at Biosecurity Queensland. He was talking about developments in the management of Giant Ratstail Grass, what many perceive as our biggest local environmental problem.

In a nutshell, the bad news is that there is no news. The spread of the grass remains out of control and it is taking over significant parts of Queensland. The story is the same in the adjoining states.

The only treatment is good land management and the appropriate use of the poisons that are currently on the market.

I asked him about whether there is any progress on solutions for organic farms. He was not aware of any real success in this area.

So the situation remains; GRT is here to stay for a long time yet.

It is bad for livestock and is bad for the environment. The onus legally remains on every affected landowner “to contain” GRT on their property.

There is also a legal responsibility on everyone to not assist in its spread. This means, inter alia, not entering infested areas and not knowingly transporting the seed. It is a serious and sobering situation. If you have any specific concerns, or wish to report a new infestation, please call the Lands Protection officers at Council.

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The service launched 28 October 2020 with one of the Sunshine Coast’s most special dogs on board to celebrate the special day – Bear, an Australian Koolie pictured top right.

Bear is part of a team at the Detection Dogs for Conservation Centre at the University of the Sunshine Coast (which is supported by the International Fund for Animal Welfare), and is trained to detect live koalas through the scent of their fur.

Bear’s obsessive enthusiasm has not always been appreciated. He was surrendered by his previous owners, whose small flat proved too confining for such an active dog, and he began destroying property. After relocating to USC, Bear has put his energy to positive use in the great outdoors, playing an important role during the 2019 bushfires to help locate koalas who were injured, or their habitats were destroyed, to allow them to be rescued, treated and rehabilitated.

Bear brought along another detection dog, Maya, for the ride.

Recognising that dogs are playing an increasingly important role in the lives of humans, the Rattler has configured a carriage with two segregated booths that can accommodate up to six people per booth with up to two pets per booth from the same family.

“Pets are for many people totally part of the family and they would like to travel and share the experience with their favourite pets,” said Micheal Green, General Manager of the Mary Valley Rattler.

“Naturally we’ve allowed passengers with Guide Dogs to travel on the Rattler and everyone has been supportive, so extending the opportunity to other passengers to bring along a well-behaved pet was a logical evolution.

“It is part of our philosophy of making the Rattler available to everyone in the community. Earlier this month we launched an all-access carriage that was specially designed to facilitate wheelchair passengers and that has attracted a flood of bookings. We believe our pet-friendly facilities will also encourage greater inclusion and participation amongst the community.”

The pricing for passengers is that same as the regular service and $10 per pet cost is applied. Pets can travel on board the Rattler on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday services subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.

IMBIL RSL HALL, 127 YABBA RD

ean in and grab six of your friends or clever people you know and register for the Mary Valley Artslink Inc. Trivia Night on Saturday 21 November 2020.

It's a Christmas theme and we want you to arrive at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.

Expect challenging questions, good fun and raffles, as well as a cash bar. • Register your team at the Imbil Post Office by Monday 16 November. Cost $20 p/p. Questions? Call Heinke 0419 024291 or email heinkebutt@hotmail.com See you there with bells..!

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he Kenilworth Christmas Celebrations will be happening on Saturday 19 December 2020, 4pm-8pm at the Kenilworth Hall and Showgrounds.

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, 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.

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

The COVID regulations may change before the night and all updates will be posted on the Kenilworth Community Noticeboard Facebook page.

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oin the hundreds of people who have already enjoyed a day at the farm at 'Yabbaloumba Retreat', at their special Christmas Farm Day on Saturday 19 December from 9am-1pm.

Owners Barb and Lloyd Campbell love to throw open their gates to their 200-acre property at Cambroon, near Kenilworth, which is a working farm with a wide range of animals including lambs, geese, goats, a horse, a pony, cows, pigs, and more.

Families can enjoy a self-guided tour around the property to feed and pat the animals and get a real experience of farm life. There are lawn games, free face painting and tractor cart tours to feed the cattle, and free festive kids’ activities in the Barn.

• The property has a COVID-Safe plan and for this event tickets are only available online. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for kids up to 12-years-old or family passes (two adults and up to three kids) for $60. All tickets include entry and one bag of animal feed.

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