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HISTORY FLOODS AND PREPAREDNESS

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ith the wet season almost upon the district it might be a good time to look at some history of flooding in and around Kenilworth.

Since records began in 1893 Kenilworth district has been plagued by flooding.

Our largest flood in the 20th century was in March of 1955. Dave Pickering was the official flood height recorder for the weather bureau at that time. The Kenilworth Museum holds his recording books. For those who may consider ignoring the flood warnings – look at the speed with which the river rose on that occasion: Date Time Height (ft ) Height (m) March 26 3.00 p.m. 6’2” 1.88

8.00 p.m. 6’11” 2.13

Midnight 7’8” 2.36 March 27 6.00 a.m. 11’3” 3.45

9.00 a.m. 16’11” 5.18

2.00 p.m. 27’5” 8.38

3.00 p.m. 30’6” 9.3

6.00 p.m. 37’6” 11.43

7.00 p.m. 40’1” 12.22

7.30 p.m. 41’7” 12.67

8.00 p.m. 43’3” 13.18

8.30 p.m. 44’ 13.41

9.30 p.m. 44’11” 13.67 When the Mary River rises to a level of 10 metres the township is entered by floodwaters – at approximately 11 metres the

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KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL 'THIS & THAT'

enilworth Arts Council invites members to join us at Kenilworth Hotel at 10am on 18 November for a morning of poetry, singing and music as we join with the Singalong group and the Ukes group from Currimundi. Ian Mackay and Brian Browning will entertain us with their amusing poems.

• Kim Kirkman’s Inspirations Choir gave a brilliant performance see page 7. We hope to welcome Kim’s choir back again in 2022.

• Our raffle of the original Barry Green landscape, handcrafted tapestry, fine Egyptian cotton bath set and a $50 voucher at Big Boss Chocolates will be drawn at the KAC end of year function at St Luke’s hall on 4 December. All are invited to our Christmas function on 4 December $5 a head. Please RSVP by 30 November.  A Children’s Art Group meets every Thursday at KAC for an hour of expert creative guidance with leader, Jodie.

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CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

t Luke’s celebrated our Patronal Day with a very happy service on 17 October. The guest preacher, Gemma Dashwood, gave a very engaging talk about her work as a doctor and her spiritual journey in the church.

Gemma will be ordained as an Anglican priest in December. The ecumenical service 31 October held at St Luke’s saw the Anglican, Uniting and Catholic Church folk coming together for worship.

A tribute was made at the service to the late Daphne Morris who led the Girls Brigade in Kenilworth for fifteen years. This was an ecumenical initiative of the Uniting and Anglican churches.

• St John Bosco’s community held a garage sale 6 November with a sausage sizzle organized by a Kenilworth men’s group.  Morning Prayer continues at St Luke’s every Thursday morning at 9am followed by Christian Meditation at St John Bosco’s at 9.30.

Advent Studies will begin on Thursday 25 November looking at Mary Oliver’s Poetry of Advent. Enquiries Maureen 0457 296 699.

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township is cut into five separate areas by backwater from the Mary, as follows:1. The township hill – 2. The hall and school – 3. Scandal Hill – 4. The next hill beyond Scandal Hill – 5. The area between George St and Brooloo Road.

• At Boxsells shed – Eumundi-Kenilworth Road becomes impassable at about 9 metres river height.

• Gheerulla Creek – This bridge becomes inundated with backwater at 4.5 metres river height at the homestead automatic flood height recorder – confirmed from years of personal data collection and observation. At this point all exits to the east are impassable.

• Is the Bureau of Meteorology website on your phone, tablet or computer? River Height Bulletin - Maroochy, Noosa, Mary (QLD) (bom.gov.au) • Do you have the Sunshine Coast Council Disaster Hub link Disaster Hub? (sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au) • Do you have a link to the ABC Radio ABC Sunshine Coast Live Audio – ABC Radio?

All these sites will help with official notifications regarding flooding. The mighty Mary roars in flood time – be prepared – don’t take risks – and you will survive to greet the Mary when it is the quiet gentle water we know and love. One of the few photographs held by the museum of the aftermath of the 1955 flood. The photograph taken some 12 hours after the peak.

Dave Pickering's house in what is now Mary Street centre of shot. The floodwaters came up to the third back step of his home at its height.

Lenore Meldrum, President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

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t’s full steam ahead as locals eagerly climb onboard with the QCWA fundraiser on 27 November. For many, it will be an opportunity to have fun after what has been a difficult year.

“Everybody we have spoken to seem excited by the idea, and we have had fantastic support from local businesses,” says QCWA president Denise C. So what is a Christmas Tree Festival, and how do people join in? It begins with submitting a Tree Entry Form, then entrants use their imagination to either decorate a traditional tree or to create their own novelty tree from scratch as Hazel Nicholson has done with her books above.  Trees then go on display at the Imbil Showgrounds Hall from 12.30pm on Saturday, 27 November (public are invited to view them for a gold coin donation). There is also a Decorate-A-Tree workshop for children running 12.30pm to 2.30pm, and a CWA “café” where you can enjoy a cuppa and home-baked goodies.

This is a family-friendly event, with Twilight Markets from 3pm-8pm and live entertainment from local folk duo, Shirraz.

The prize-winners (in 10 different categories) will be announced at 6.30pm. If unable to make it on Saturday, you can still view the trees between 9am and midday on Sunday.

A huge thank-you to all the businesses who have donated towards the prize packages and raffles. Four major raffle prizes include a two-night luxury stay at Yabbaloumba Retreat (Cambroon), and a $500 Garden Design Plan donated by The Plot Thickens (organic garden specialists, Imbil) – tickets are now on sale.

Visit Imbil QCWA Facebook page for prize details. There's also space for more vendors at the Twilight Markets. Have you entered a tree yet? There’s still time to join! Entry forms are on the Facebook page, and can be submitted in entry boxes located in Imbil, Kandanga, Amamoor and Kenilworth, or emailed to hotduckindiva@gmail.com. Save the date, 27 Nov. and join us!

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At a well-attended meeting at Obi Rural Fire Brigade shed on the 30 October, six people completed their initial application to join the Brigade as active members.

Most of these people could be available for response to call-outs during weekdays (at present only one person available), this will greatly improve our ability to respond to an incident.

Many Sunshine Coast Rural Fire Brigades suffer the same problem, lack of available personal during weekdays.  There is still a need for a new Brigade secretary, it is an important role in the operation of a Brigade.

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The bronze sculpture of Mary McKillop (St Mary of the Cross) has been enhanced with more plantings in the surrounding garden.

Two callistemons called "Mary Mckillop" have been planted in the front bed.  All are welcome to join the Christian meditation group on Thursdays at 9.30am. During Advent we will be following four weekly reflections based on the poems of Mary Oliver, a well-known American poet whose writings often express her experiences of the natural world. The first session is on Thursday 25 November.

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ow do you look after yourself? Often, we have the thought that it’s selfish to treat ourselves, however, being selfish, can actually be seen as a positive, not just for ourselves, but for our community as well. It’s about re-framing what ‘selfish’ means. I’m referring to making sure you find ways to replenish your cup. People talk about working out of the ‘overflow’ of your cup – how do you re-fill yours? Often the most difficult part of self-care is giving yourself permission to stop, or to say ‘No’. Saying no can feel like we’re letting others down, when in actual fact it allows us to be able to keep going.  We’re running SafeTALK Suicide Prevention training at Impact Boxing in Cooroy on Saturday 27 November 9am – 12.30pm, with a free lunch as well! This practical training creates confidence to hold conversations with someone struggling with thoughts of suicide. To book, head to Humanitix and search for ‘SafeTALK Cooroy’.

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‚ Thursday 18 November – Poetry & Music with the Ukes Group – 10:00am at Kenilworth Hotel.

‚ Every Friday – Singalong! at KAC 10am till 12.

‚ Every Thursday – Children’s Art Group at KAC 3:30 till 4:30pm.

‚ Saturday 4 December – KAC Christmas Function at St Luke’s Hall 5:30pm.

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hris and Sheila Kath are well known musicians who regularly perform for the Mary Valley Rattler passengers at the Amamoor and Dagun Stations.

Their unique musical journeys started internationally in different countries and finally converged in Australia.

In 1991, on a winter holiday at Thredbo Ski Resort, Chris and Sheila met and fell in love.

In the hotel where they stayed, there was a guitar which they took turns playing and sang together on their very first meeting.

The first time Chris visited Sheila’s home he had Simon and Garfunkel’s The Boxer playing in his car. When Sheila opened the door to welcome him, she also had a cassette of The Boxer playing in her living room. They had a common love of music.

Both Chris and Sheila originally came from families of significance in small communities with rural backgrounds.

Sheila grew up in Scotland in a tiny village called Campsie Glen north of Glasgow.

From her bedroom in Glenmill House, Sheila could hear the waterfall which ran the mill for the family laundry.

Chris was born in Bavaria, Germany in an area bordering Switzerland and Austria.

Both of his parents originated in Prussia in north-eastern Germany.

Sheila’s mother came from a musical family. A large part of the family's Saturday night entertainment comprised one hour of Scottish country dancing in the lounge.

She was also in the school choir.

Progressing to train as a primary school teacher, Sheila learnt to play the recorder in her first year of training, the melodica in her second year, and the guitar in her third year. She graduated as a teacher in 1972 and taught until her retirement in 2016. Sheila’s signature teaching style included her guitar and a philosophy that everything seemed easier to learn if it was learnt through music.

Chris’ mother played the piano every day, with a piano being part of the home

furniture. Besides the piano, classical music records were often played. German “Schlager” (pop music) were very rarely listened to.

All the Kath family developed an interest in music, playing various instruments. Regarded as a normal part of family life, the family sang together most evenings. Chris, the youngest of nine children, was three when the family emigrated.

For the Kath family’s first couple of years in Australia they lived in a migrant town near Albury, then had time in Canberra until Chris’ father took the family to a share-farm near Nambour. During this time, in an effort to find some Australian folk music for the family to listen to, Chris’ mother bought some Slim Dusty and Chad Morgan records which the boys immediately loved. Chris could sing Slim Dusty and Chad Morgan songs before he could speak English.

The family music fluctuated between classical and Australian country music.

Chris only started listening to pop music when he travelled to Gympie South Primary School on the school bus.

Around 2015, Sheila attended the Wood and Music Festival at the AICM (Australian Institute of Country Music) in Gympie. She had just been given a ukulele by Chris.  Chris is a member of Gympie Country Music Club and he is a much-loved concert performer on the fourth Saturday of each month. They can both be found playing music and singing at the Dagun Station Saturday afternoon. Sheila is also part of a quartet of like-minded musicians whose main focus is to learn new skills on a variety of instruments. She was recently given a mandolin by Chris.

Today, a large part of Chris and Sheila’s home and social lives include music. They enjoy inviting other musicians, friends and family to soirees at their home in the Mary Valley where food and acoustic music are enjoyed in abundance.

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t was a brilliant performance of The Messiah by Kim Kirkman’s Inspirations Choir pictured above at Kenilworth Hall on 24 October 2021.

The audience was invited to join in the Hallelujah chorus which was sung with great vigour!

All in all, a wonderful music experience, sponsored by Kenilworth Arts Council.

Kim Kirkman is planning another delightful concert on 22 March 2022.

Photograph by Peter Hennessy.

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here has been yet another improvement made to the Bowls Club premises last weekend. We have finally concreted the back driveway, which will make it easier access for vehicles as well as visitors and members who have problems using the steps.

The club would like to take this opportunity to thank Corbet Quarries Concrete for their very generous donation of the concrete for this area – and Tim and Jason for delivering it. We would also like to thank Ben Paulger and David Ensbey from Diggajob – for preparing the area and also Hinterland Concrete Pumping for making the job easier. A huge thank you to Wayne and John Ferriday for organising the project and laying the concrete. It was also great to see some members come along and lend a hand to get this driveway done – Gary, Phil, Wormie, Damo, Ken and Russ. AGM notice page 11.

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n a particularly hot night a happy crowd turned out to support the fund raising efforts of the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft and the Kenilworth Museum. The evening was very successful – the crowd enjoyed themselves and although several gained prizes through the pick-a-box segment for non-winners – a few unfortunately went home empty-handed.

Many thanks must go to the Kenilworth business community who supported the Cent Sale with donations. The work on the night by Wayne Paulger as MC assisted by Clem Hassall and the “runners” Arthur Rough, Chloe and Mila Paulger as well as Jodi and Alice Gillis who were coordinated by Paula Gillis was greatly appreciated. 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 contributed to the successful outcome. All supporting businesses were acknowledged on the night.

The meat trays from the Imbil Butchery – purchased through Kenilworth Friendly Grocer were won by:Susie Heynivk, Enid (from Nambour), Kelli Gilroy, Joelle Paulger, Judy Engle, Mylie Britten, Tracey Webb, Sharon Gray and Lisa O’Connell who purchased her number at the board on sale at the Kenilworth Information Centre.

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POLICE NEWS IMBIL AND KENILWORTH – OCTOBER

KENILWORTH BOWLING CLUB INC & he recent rain has been a welcome change for KENILWORTH LADIES BOWLING CLUB INC everyone however it has also brought about an increase in road traffic crashes in the Imbil and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Kenilworth divisions. A number of these traffic th crashes have resulted in quite serious injuries, which 2021 3:00pm can have a lifelong effect on the injured person At the Clubhouse, 23 Philip Street, Kenilworth and their families. Several of these crashes were near fatal and required the urgent assistance of the rescue helicopter. All road users are reminded to drive to the conditions and take extra care when there are adverse weather conditions.

Kenilworth Swimming Pool Assoc Inc By now, most of you who live in the Mary Valley would have observed the change of speed limit along the Mary Valley Road between Kandanga Imbil Road and the Mary Valley Link Road.

This decrease in speed from 100km/h to 80km/h was identified by Department Traffic and Main Roads to improve the safety of road 4.15pm Friday - 3 December 2021 users and the safety of those exiting from concealed driveways at Kenilworth Swimming Pool along this route. Local Police and Highway Patrol will be regularly monitoring this stretch of road so please pay attention to the new Everyone is welcome! speed zones to avoid unnecessary traffic infringements.

Enquiries Hans 0493 073 230 Investigations are ongoing after a number of break-ins at the SEQ Water building located on Yabba Creek Road near the Borumba Dam that have occurred between the 13th of September and the 15th of October. If you have any information in relation to these offences, please contact Imbil Police or contact Crimestoppers.

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LOCAL CHAMPIONS Choose your next adventure Keen to head outdoors and explore more of our stunning Sunshine Coast - but becoming a bit tired of the same old route? Adventure Sunshine Coast is perfect for you. Discover more than 200 walking, jogging, paddling, cycling, mountain biking and horse-riding trails, all mapped out and categorised from easy to difficult, identified as pram, wheelchair and family-friendly and much more! Head to adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Calling all community venues Do you run a community space for hire in a hall, clubhouse, school, place of worship or similar? Help build a connected and strong network of community venues for the Sunshine Coast. By telling Council about your spaces for hire, you could win a $500 voucher for your organisation. Visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online –Thursday, 10 November at 9am.

Did you know?

Council’s Civil Asset Management crews work day and night to monitor, construct, repair, maintain and plan for Councilowned assets for the community. These include roads, bridges, drains, pathways, boardwalks, footbridges and street furniture. They also manage the operation of two quarries at Image Flat and Dulong, supplying around 200,000 tonnes of highquality local rock products to businesses last financial year. For more details about where to buy your local rock visit Council’s website and search, ‘Quarry Services’.

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Nominate your everyday heroes now There’s just a few weeks left to nominate someone you know for a Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award. And what a great way to say thank you, well done, we appreciate you! There are seven categories to choose from including youth and environmental champions through to sporting gurus and community groups. Head to Council's website and nominate a local champion before 6 December.

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by Janine Hill

ARTIST EARNS THE RIGHT TO DO WHAT HE FEELS LIKE

ost people would start there,” Mark Wyatt said pictured below, circling the middle of a canvas with his fingertips.

“What they should do is start there,” he said, pointing at the top left corner of one of his landscapes. “Otherwise, you get overwhelmed.”

Mark was showing me his paintings in the Undo Art Gallery, a new studio at the western end of Imbil’s main drag roughly opposite the Railway Hotel.

The studio has recently been opened by Mark’s mate, Wayne Galley, who mixes vintage furniture and décor pieces with art in the freshly painted space.

It has been the first time Mark, an Imbil local, has displayed his paintings in public. Until now, they have been a creative escape, a personal challenge, and gifts for family.

Since his paintings went on show, he has had compliments and criticism and accepts the former as well as the latter.

“I like the fact that people come to look and say, “320? That’s s..t,’” he said. “I like it. It’s in the eye of the beholder. I do what I feel.”

Mark, 53, used to watch his grandfather draw cartoon characters as a kid but only picked up a paintbrush in recent years.

His inspiration was Wayne Clements, a self-taught professional painter of original oil works whose how-to-paint television show, Art Studio, has twice been nominated for a Logie award.

Mark thought if Wayne could do it, so could he. Using Wayne’s step-by-step approach, he “builds” his paintings, starting from a small part of the canvas, filling in the background, layering until he has a foreground.

Mark, whose bread and butter is handyman work, describes himself as a lazy painter.

“It’s just something that happens when I get bored. You’ve got to be in the right mindset,” he said.

“Sometimes, I’ll go and sit down and start painting and three hours have gone by and you think it’s only been 10 minutes.”

Mark’s paints the way he lives his life. If he feels like doing something, he does it, because he cannot see the point of living life any other way.

When he tells you about his life, you can understand why.

After growing up in Brisbane and at Yuleba, near Roma, in southwest Qld, Mark, a promising young rugby league player, went to Sydney to trial for Penrith but it did not work out.

A mate who had left to play cricket in England at the same time as Mark went to Sydney was killed in a car accident on his way from the airport to his new club.

Mark returned to Brisbane, went to TAFE and was doing an electrical apprenticeship when he was almost killed in a workplace accident.

He was working four-storeys high when a rope caught his leg and dragged him over the side of the building.

In the fraction of a moment before he slammed on to the ground, he decided he was going to die.

“I knew it was all over. It was very selfish of me. I was thinking of all the things I wouldn’t be able to do,” he said.

“It was Friday afternoon, I was going to go bowling, and then it all went black.”

He remembers people standing over him, and then he remembers waking up in hospital where he told his mother and said, “Mum, I just found out I could fly.”

Since then, Mark has not waited around to find out what he can and cannot do. He fell in love with a bowler, Monica. They bought a takeaway business at Bli Bli. They decided they wanted to get out of surburbia and found Imbil, there they live on a few acres with a couple of rescue dogs and two guest horses. And he decided to try and paint.

“Look at me. I’m alive. I might as well live life now.”

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hat a beautiful rain! Boy, are Queensland Hinterland farmers spoilt! Yes I can hear it – why? Well in the 70s and 80s along the River Murray in South Australia where I grew up we had flood irrigation and the number of waterings was controlled by the EWS, that's what the government body was called then.

Only 14 waterings per year, seriously an average of over just one watering per month were allowed. No matter what rainfall you received, and we were in a 250mm yearly rainfall!

I have travelled most of Australia and some places around the world and the Hinterland is gold for agriculture production. In my five years in this area even with the less than usual annual rainfall, it has so much potential to very productive. Sun, warmth, 12 month growing seasons and rainfall, erratic, but still better than 250mm/year that I grew up with!

Fat roots…

We were forced to look at every avenue of trying to grow the most grass with the least fat cows… amount of water including improving the fat wallet! soil to retain moisture. That's how we got into aeration, multi species cropping, electric ~ Jamie Elizondo fencing and dairy cattle that were efficient.

Regenerative agriculture, what is it? Before I define it, I just want to say that some are too philsophical about it. I am too but I'm a realist as well. Firstly it was organic, then sustainable, now regenerative. Call it what you like, the main aim is to develop and maintain a healthy animal/plant/soil health ecosystem. There are many ways to do it. Some purists may be offended but you may have to resort to spraying a chemical for weeds or till, only once, but remember humans have stuffed up the countryside over the last 50 years and we expect to turn it around in a year or two?

Some refer to Gabe Brown as a pioneer in regenerative agriculture but he also started with a clean slate in a way and with some fertility in his fields. How? Clean paddocks from years of spraying chemicals and synthetic fertiliser which did improve the soil to some degree. What his situation does prove that the soil can make a regenerative comeback from that conventional system of farming in a very short time. He has done it, so have I and so can you.

I'm not against organic but over the years I have come across vegetable farms and cattle properties that are certified organic. Well the cattle were “RSPCA type” cattle and the vegetables were almost rotten. You cannot be organic by default.

It has to be about nutrient dense food.

Organic or not, inputs are needed to produce quality food. We don't want regen ag to go the same way.

So what is regen farming? Since I love cattle lets start with “regen grazing”. It's the paradigm of cattle and farm management via bio mimicry and a holistic approach. Now Allan Savory originally coined the term “Holistic Management” but the original concept had a flaw. Great to move cattle in large mobs on a regular basis but they need to perform as well. Genetic adaptation wasn't really taken into account to perform under these new conditions.

By working with herd animals instincts to graze in high density clusters for short duration in rotational patterns, many benefits are derived that work synergistically for the greater good of the herd and the soil. Manure is consistently deposited in the pastures as the animals are moved encouraging the symbiotic relationships between the cattle, birds, insects and plants to thrive in a balanced system that supports life.

A diverse use of cover crops provide high quality forage that keep the cattle thriving while improving the pastures with organic matter and bio diversity. This innovative sustainable farming approach offers a multitude of benefits that changes the entire conversation on how to manage cattle and other herds in a way that supports healthy ecosystem.

Next month:- Are you a slashing addict?

Stephen Nussio 0427 609 454 – advancerural@hotkey.net.au

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LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL SLOWER SPEED (70KM) FOR KENILWORTH-SKYRING CREEK ROAD

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’m pleased to see a range of projects wrap up over the last few months across Division 5. From footpath renewals in Woombye and Palmwoods, strengthening and repair works at Dalton’s Bridge, Conondale and road reseal upgrades at Byrne Lane and Mountain View Road, Maleny. These upgrades go a long way in keeping our community connected. I am sure we are enjoying the end results and I thank all residents for their patience whilst Council delivered these works.

• Major Grants success with more than $604,000 supporting 84 local projects. Congratulations in Div 5 to Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Club Inc, Crystal Waters Community Cooperative Ltd and Knitfest Inc. Major Grants support community groups with project funding up to $15,000 (and up to $30,000 for infrastructure projects only), and Minor Grants support community groups with project funding up to $2,000.

• Now is the time to get your COVID-19 vaccine. It is our ticket to a safer future, and our best defence in the fight against COVID-19. The sooner our community is vaccinated, the greater the likelihood that we can start to move on from the impacts of this pandemic on our jobs, our families and many of the things we enjoy. Undoubtedly COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down, but now is the time for us to come together as a community and “get the jab done” for our own benefit and for the good of the whole community, esp. our most vulnerable. www.health.qld.gov.au

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ew speed limits are in sight for KenilworthSkyring Creek Road, following a review.

“Locals have been calling for the speed limit of this section to be reduced for a while now,” Mr Skelton said.

“I’m pleased to say a review of the area was endorsed by the local Speed Management Committee, finding that the 70km/h should be implemented just north of Poulsen Road to just past Happy Jack Creek Road.

“The Committee was made up of representatives from Queensland Police Service, Gympie Regional Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

“Several important factors are taken into consideration when we undertake these reviews including crash history, traffic volumes, types of drivers, geography of the road and its role in the road network.”

Mr Skelton urged drivers to keep an eye out for the new speed signs and be aware of the changed 70km/h speed limit.

"I encourage drivers to always drive to the conditions and reduce their speed in wet weather or other adverse conditions," he said.  The reduced speed limit is scheduled to be implemented by the end of 2021, weather and conditions permitting.

Nicklin Electorate 5406 4100 or nicklin@parliament.qld.gov.au

CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 SUNSHINE COAST

n October 15 Council announced the successful applicants in its latest Major Grants program, with more than $604,000 supporting 84 projects. Congratulations in Div 10 to Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce with $7500 to help drive membership.

• Have your say on Kenilworth’s community venues. Council is calling all community organisations, sporting clubs, religious organisations, schools and other groups who may operate a community venue to have their say for the chance to win a $500 voucher for their organisation.

Our region is home to a wide range of community venues. They provide important spaces for activities, programs, services and events within our community.

This Check-In includes all hireable spaces for community use and looks at understanding the region’s community venues better, their capacity and accessibility, plus opportunities so we can help support them in becoming the best well-used and activated spaces. Visit council’s website for more information before the survey closes on 3 December 2021.

• The 2022 Sunshine Coast Heritage Calendar is out now making the perfect gift for friends and loved ones. The $6 calendar features stunning photos of the great outdoors from days gone by.

Buy yours at customer contact centres and council libraries.

If you have any questions please contact me at email: david. law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and follow my Facebook page for regular updates: @DavidLawDivision10.

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ocal community groups are the beating heart of civil society here on the Sunshine Coast. As such, it was a great pleasure to recently announce the opening of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Grants from $2,500 to $20,000 are available for local not-for-profit community and sporting groups to undertake small capital projects (e.g. purchase of equipment, upgrades to facilities, etc) that improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities on the Sunshine Coast. Previous iterations of this grant have made a huge contribution to local organisations such as the Eumundi School of Rock, Eumundi Dragons Rugby Union Club and the Yandina Bowls Club. Expressions of interest are now open until Friday 3 December for all eligible organisations. Head to www.tedobrien.com.au/grants.

• Restoring Hope Parkinson's Therapy Choir is another recent recipient of a Stronger Communities grant. It was a pleasure to meet the Choir at the Flaxton Barn recently to see the group in action at their first-ever in-person meeting. The organisation delivers a progressive voice therapy program designed to improve the quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s. My father lived with Parkinson’s disease for years and so I was so happy to meet this group.

• It was an honour to walk alongside Bruce and Denise Morcombe at the annual Day for Daniel recently as part of Australia’s most important annual event in support of child safety.

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MARY VALLEY REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE – AN OPPORTUNITY COMING IN 2022

olistic Management is a decision-making framework that ensures our decisions are economically, environmentally and socially sound i.e. the triple bottom line, enabling us to develop a clear vision of the future we want.

Holistic Management has its roots in environmental management. But, as it is essentially a decision-making process it is applicable to people in all walks of life..

Holistic Management presents a solid foundation for Regenerative Agriculture – the growing of food and fibre in a manner which works with nature, regenerating soils whilst producing from them – and provides the vision of what regenerated landscapes and communities look like and acknowledges that there is no ‘one answer fits all’ – every farm, farmer, farming family and paddock is different.

“The ‘Holistic Management’ course for our whole business really was a turning point. To actually know where we wanted to go and why and using this context and the holistic decision-making framework to ensure we weren’t wasting time getting there, has resulted in us having a business and life that we want to participate in, not just go through the motions with. It’s enabled us to find customers, staff, business and social networks that all share a passion for changing the world. For the time of our life we were at, the best agribusiness course we’ve done hands down.” Tim and Amber Scott, Kandanga Farm.  The eight-day Mary Valley Holistic Management course starts on 1 March 2022 and will be delivered as four two-day sessions held four to six weeks apart allowing course participants time to implement new learning in our farming businesses.

We will be looking at how land managers can improve productivity and sustainability through good land management maximising solar capture, water capture, the cycling of minerals, increasing biodiversity resulting in a more resilient landscape and business.

We will learn how holistic planned grazing – getting the animals to the right place at the right time for the right reasons – enables us to use our livestock as a solar-powered tool to effect positive change for our environments and profitability. The Holistic Financial Planning unit looks at managing our expenses focusing on profitability, empowering us to achieve financial security. We will also be learning easy and effective monitoring methods for both environment and finances. There's much more than can be said here.

If you are interested in learning extra details, contact kerry@insideoutsidemgt.com.au

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RAINFALL MOY POCKET – OCTOBER 2021 –

by Graham Brennan This October 161ml. Last October 127ml.

The 20 year average October 91ml. There was rain on 14 days, average for October being 11 days. First 10 months of this year 854ml. Last year Jan to Oct 874ml.

The average for Jan-Oct 936ml. The 12 months total till end of October 1220ml.

Our 19 year annual average 1198ml.

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t worked. The $1000 bonus offer to get staff at the Kenilworth Hotel has secured some more employees.

Steve Conway has been able to put on extra hands since he put the offer on the table in a bid to attract people to work at the pub although there is still some work going.

“I got four but I could do with another one,” he said.

Steve made headlines when he offered the bonus after finding it difficult to get bar staff or kitchen hands for the last year or so.

The offer elicited the desired response and enquiries were received but Steve said most of them panned out to nothing, Steve was unsure why it had been so hard to find employees.

“I don’t understand why there are thousands of people on the dole on the Sunshine Coast and I can’t get five staff. If I had the answer to that, I’d probably be prime minister and everybody would be employed. I know that when I was young, we went off and got jobs and you tried to make something of yourself.”

He said the new starters were reasonably local and “it’s amazing who comes out of the woodwork” when national headlines talk of a starting bonus. Although the new staff are on roster, Steve was still busy taking orders, serving beers and stacking the dishwasher on a recent Friday. It's worthy to note that the Kenilworth Hotel has one of the biggest rosters in town to fill with about 22 on staff.

Five of six local businesses reported they never really had any problem finding staff.

“We’re right for staff at the moment. We can usually find people. They come and go,” said one person. Another said the staffing situation was pretty stable. That may be just as well given that business apparently does not receive a lot of enquiries regarding work.

The sixth said there could be various reasons why. Consider for a moment that Kenilworth is classed as “urban rural” with the work issues many isolated country towns share; some being limited accommodation options, no childcare services or public transport.

Interviewed by Janine Hill, MVV

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With features starting on the outside with the original weatherboards which have been cut in one full length, you don’t see this in a new build. Internally there are ornate plaster ceilings “very decorative”, tongue and groove walls and timber flooring (under the current floor coverings). Like most Queenslander homes the loungeroom is the centre of attention which leads

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