2021 MARY VALLEY VOICE - SEPTEMBER 9, Vol.31 #09

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THE RON JEFFERY REALTY STORY

on Jeffery has been a Mary Valley Voice contributor for over eight years now, long before he opened his first office in Imbil – the largest village in the Mary Valley.

 Pictured above left to right: Allison, Darren, Robyn, Anne, Ron, Tamara, Moira, Bernard, Terry, Lyn and Leanne.

Background shopfront: 120 Yabba Road, Imbil Queensland 4570.

Ron has serviced the Mary Valley property market since 2013.

In early 2016, Ron opened an office in Imbil, where Ron Jeffery Realty quickly established itself as the Mary Valley specialist.

When the Kenilworth office opened in 2018, it was an extension of that, covering the Mary Valley from Gympie to Conondale.

Ron’s Montville office opened two years later enabling him to also cover the Blackall Range.

However, Ron Jeffery Realty has always operated as one agency with three shopfronts, rather than three individual offices. He has a team approach.

Over the years, Ron has added to his team, strengthening the level of experience.

While the team members all come from different backgrounds, with varying qualifications and expertise, there is one common theme – they are all Mary Valley locals.

Ron values every member of his team and depends on them to continue to provide the excellent level of service that has built his reputation.

Ron Jeffery Realty is a complete real estate office, covering all aspects of real estate including the marketing, sale and management of residential, rural and commercial property plus business sales.

 Pictured above is Ron Jeffery Realty, 7 Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth, Queensland 4574 and below is their third office situated at 188 Main Street, Montville, Queensland 4560. 

Apart from Ron, the sales team includes Terry Smith from Kandanga, Bernard Gosset from Imbil and Darren Newton from Brooloo, all covering the Mary Valley.

Robyn Corbett lives in Imbil and services the Blackall Range from the Montville office.

While there is a lot of combined real estate experience in the sales team, there is also a lot of local knowledge.

Ron’s daughter Leanne Vincent grew up in a real estate family and, apart from being Agency Manager and Ron’s right-hand person, supports a rentals team that includes Kenilworth local Anne Whiteman and recent Imbil resident Tamara Bakonyi.

There’s a lot of management experience in the rentals team!

“Every team member is important, and that includes our support staff Allison Crawford and Moira Stevenson, and Lyn Adams – our marketing design guru. We couldn’t do it without them,” Ron said.

And when Ron says “we’ve got you covered… from the valley to the range” he really means it.

So don't hesitate when you need the latest property information, call any of his offices on 1300 000 RJR (757) to seek expert real estate service and advice, or call Ron personally on 0402 223 201.

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HISTORY OUR “NEW AUSTRALIANS”

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n the Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (page 3, 5 May, 1950) the Kenilworth news provided a small snapshot into community life:- Between 1945 and 1965, two million immigrants arrived in Australia.

The decision by the Australian Government to open up the nation in this way was based on the notion of ‘populate or perish’ that emerged in the wake of the Second World War. Among the new immigrants were the first governmentsanctioned non-British migrants, referred to as “new Australians”. https://www.nma.gov.au/

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The Mary Valley welcomed many of these “non-British” migrants as shown in the Chronicle's soccer article:- Kandanga soccer team visited Kenilworth on Saturday for a match. The Kandanga team included some very experienced Czech players who are working for the Forestry Department at Kandanga; thus the game was very onesided. At half time some of the “new Australians” played with the Kenilworth team, and made the game more even.

The term “new Australian” was coined by Arthur Calwell, Australia's first Minister for Immigration, to promote the assimilation of migrants from continental Europe. It was intended to be positive, and discourage the use of pejorative (slur) terms such as “reffo” or “Balt” that were then in frequent use. The term has fallen into disuse since the 1970s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Australians At the Amateur Hour trials held in November, 1950 it was reported that:- An item of special interest was the duet ‘Silent Night’ by Mr Ern Sims and Mr Stephen Levinski (a new Australian) who sang his

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KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL 'THIS & THAT'

adly, because of COVID-safe restrictions and considering the number of volunteers available to help us, we have cancelled the public art exhibition in Kenilworth Hall for this year’s Kenilworth ArtsFest which was to be held 1-4 October.

Any entry fees deposited will be refunded.

The workshops and the Poets’ Brunch will also not take place.

However, we are in the process of setting up online options, particularly the poetry competiton – and for updates as they are finalised please see www.kenilwortharts.org.au Applications will soon be open on Kenilworth Arts Council's website page or for further details contact the lovely Sue Wolter 0439 130 158 and register your interest.

• We have extended out the big raffle till the beginning of December. So worth the small dollars to enter.

The first prize is an original water colour by Barry Green, second a garden scene tapestry, third a bathroom set of quality towels and fourth $50 worth of chocolates from Big Boss Chocolates.

Look for our ladies selling tickets in town on Saturday mornings.

• Well known fabric designer artist, Denise Burkitt, will be our guest at an afternoon tea in St Luke’s Shed on Saturday 6 November at 2pm. Come and see her bright and wonderful textile artworks and hear Denise’s fascinating stories as a FreeSpirit fabric artist, Hinterland home builder and now USA quilt collaborator. Her fabrics are used as whole cloths for quilting, patchwork, cushions, clothing and furnishing applications – it's all on www.deniseburkitt.com • The kitchen renovations are almost complete at the KAC building, thanks to a Major Grant from the Sunshine Coast Council. Looking good!

• Singalong! happens every Friday from 10am till noon. It’s singing just for fun with no singing experience needed. Come along and stretch your vocal chords singing the songs you like.

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part in his native tongue. (Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser, 10.11.1950, page 7).

The front page of the Nambour Chronicle 12 June, 1959 reported:A group of our new Australians became citizens of this country on Friday 5 June, 1959 when Kenilworth held the first naturalisation ceremony held outside the centre of local government in the Maroochy Shire. The candidates were Mr and Mrs E. Penninger (parents of Mrs Maria Stotschek); Mr Joseph and Mrs Maria Stoteschek and their sons John and Josef; Mr Walter Bakenech and Mr Victor Fedorniak. The ceremony was chaired by Mr D.A. Low, M.L.A.; and attended by:- Councillor E.O. deVere; Mr C.F. Adermann, M.H.R., Minister for Primary Industries; Mr J.A. Heading, M.L.A., Minister for Local Government and Immigration.

Sadly most of those involved in the naturalisation ceremony are no longer with us – but they will be remembered as being part of the recent history of the district.  Top photo from 'Picture Sunshine Coast', Sunshine Coast Council.

Front row L to R – New Australians Mr and Mrs Penninger, their daughter and her husband, J. Stotschek, with their children Josef and John; Mr W. Bakenech, W. Fedorniak and J. Kelly. Back row – Maroochy Shire Councillors and officials, Cr A.V. Smith (Shire Clerk), Cr McCorkell, Cr MacNellie, Cr E.O. DeVere and Chairman D.A. Low who administered the Oath of Allegiance, Ministers C.F. Aderman and A.J. Heading; and Councillors from other shires.

Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & Dist. Historical Assn Inc.

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CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

here was a well attended Ecumenical Service held at St Luke’s on 29 August, led by the Uniting Church, with an interesting reflection by Maureen Cooper and a report from Paul, the Kenilworth State Community College Chaplain. Paul leaves Kenilworth school at the end of term and the church communities send him our thanks and best wishes.

• There will be the usual Blessing of the Pets again this year at St Luke’s on Sunday 3 October at 9.15am.

Everyone and “all creatures great and small” are welcome.

• On Sunday 16 October at 9.15 am, a special Eucharist will be celebrated at St Luke’s to mark St Luke’s Day. Once again, everyone welcome to this festive service and morning tea afterwards.

And speaking of morning teas, even if you don’t attend our church services on a Sunday morning, do come and join us for morning tea afterwards at 10.15am. We welcome community members and visitors. Join us for a cuppa and a chat at St Luke’s Shed.

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COMMUNITY WELLBEING S

eptember 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and there are several events to honour and remember those lost and struggling with suicide – contact me for details.

The tagline this year is ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ which begs the question – what action can you do in order to create hope for someone struggling? Some options are to break things down into small steps and just think about today – the future may seem gloomy, so practising gratitude and staying connected to others right now, is crucial.

Interestingly, so is acknowledging the grief we feel.

Pretending to be okay, simply doesn’t work. Being brave and holding the difficult reality of our many losses, will in time, bring transformation.

This is the hope of some free online training which seeks to strengthen our ability to cope with the current uncertainties in our world. Why not find some friends and do the training together – here’s the link: https://activehope.training/ National Help Lines: Lifeline 13 11 14; Rural Aid 1300 327 624; Mensline Australia 1300 789 978 mensline.org.au; DV Connect Women’s Line 1800 811 811 dvconnect.org/ womensline/; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 kidshelpline.com.au; Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.areyouboggedmate.com.au/ Remember, be sure to talk to your mates, neighbours and even your enemies!

Ben Burns – Community Development Worker, Suicide Prevention in Local Communities ben@calcomm.org.au

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ell we’re all going to be a brainy lot out here at Gheerulla*, ocals supporting locals! Every Saturday 8am to 1.30pm in not to mention trim, taut and terrific, with all the goingsthe town park, Anne Street. Our fabulous little market in the on we have on the programme to keep the blood pumping, the Sunshine Coast Mary Valley Hinterland is back up and running grey cells challenged, and generally keep senility at bay. Don’t post-COVID lockdowns! believe me? I am speaking of course, of the range of activities our With new stallholders starting every week what might you find at volunteers, members and others have for you – you’re so worth it! the Kenilworth Market?

The week starts Tuesday at 7.15am with GROOVE Fitness – Dazzling crystals and gemstones, mouth-watering baked goods, guaranteed to give one a cardio workout (or just move at your own delicious homemade jams and condiments, artisan handmade pace). Wednesday at 9.00am is time to gently move your body, jewellery and cards, designer t-shirts, quirky and creative COVID develop your co-ordination and increase well-being and more, masks, designer stickers, and sleep aids. with Line Dancing – music from the 60’s to Bollywood.

Plus reusable lunchboxes and storage, hot and spicy authentic Thursday at 9.00am picks up the pace a little with more Fitness, chai tea, take home some organic hand-blended teas, wax melts again – do at it at your own pace. Followed by our famous postand burners, womens quality vintage fashions and accessories, fitness morning teas. The end of the week winds down with farm fresh produce and native flowers, natural skincare products yoga for flexibility, strength and peace of mind on Saturdays (using Australian pumpkin seed oil). at 8.00am. You need more? Well, something creative, of course.

• Mary Valley community groups are welcome to apply to use Jeanette’s Craft Cuppa 'N Chat on occasional Sundays to enjoy. our one free stall per market to fundraise, increase members or And for garden lovers, Garden Club on the first Mondays of the promote your groups' activities. month at 10.00am. We welcome new members and contributors.

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hank you to everyone who attended the club’s Switch Tennis Day* on Sunday, 29 August. This event was made possible through the Tennis QLD Rural Sustainability Funding program.

It was a fabulous day of fun, social tennis which was topped off by great food and prizes!

Nick Todorov (Tennis Development Officer–North Coast (Tennis QLD) and Matt McPherson (Coach, Pomona Tennis Club) kept us on the move with this fast-paced style of tennis, and their assistance on the day was very much appreciated. Sincere thanks also to Kenilworth Bakery, Big Boss Chocolate Shop, Kenilworth Dairies and Imbil Town & Country Bakery for their kind donations, and to Carol Gilmour for the loan of her oversized tennis racquet!

* A Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant of $35,000 for resurfacing one court with synthetic grass has been received, and funds raised from this very successful Switch Tennis Day will go towards this project.

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TRIBUTE TO TONY BROWN

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n Thursday 26 August, 2021 Tony (Anthony) Brown of Brown’s Road, Kidaman Creek, passed away; he had just celebrated his 89th birthday.

He had sudden onset pneumonia at midnight and just 17 hours later he was gone. He had other ongoing, challenging health problems for several years but managed to remain stoic and determined.

He was a third generation dairy farmer at the property in Kidaman Creek, sending rich Jersey cream to the Maleny butter factory. He later ran beef cattle on the property.

Tony was a much loved and respected, old fashioned farmer, known for being able to fix just about anything for anybody who was in need. His last few years brought him much joy as he was able to indulge his passion for fixing things by resurrecting old mechanical clocks – as he loved the challenge of getting them working again and giving the cases new life.

He will be sadly missed by all his 11 great grandchildren, his six grandchildren, his four daughters and wife Audrey who is absolutely heartbroken at losing her soulmate after almost 65 years of marriage.

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CLOSED FISHING SEASON C

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losed season for fishing in the Mary River and tributaries in August, September and October.

All those cars and vans and campers headed out this way in recent months, the chances are that some will be planning to wet a line in the Mary.

Because it’s important that everyone understands – although it’s not been widely announced – there's a three month ban on fishing in significant parts of the Mary catchment.

The reason for the closed season is that it coincides with the breeding season for the endangered Mary River Cod.  The Mary River Cod’s reproductive behaviour makes it particularly vulnerable during these three months as the male is very defensive of the eggs, while continuously fanning water over them to keep them oxygenated.

While no angler ever admits to “targeting” Mary River Cod (it being illegal to do so, and attracts a hefty fine) anyone dangling a line in the vicinity of a male on egg – tending duties is more than likely to hook one.

When a male is removed from his well-tended eggs, egg mortality is high in even a short time.

The unsuspecting angler, taking time to unhook his catch, and maybe pose for the apparently obligatory photo, may well have consigned several thousand young cod to oblivion.

For this reason, as well as it being well-nigh impossible to prove

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that an angler was “targeting” Mary River Cod, there has been, since 2019, a total ban on fishing in parts of the Mary system known to be significant cod habitat.

There are two year round bans (i.e. total closures to fishing).

• One is on Obi Obi Creek from the Baroon Pocket dam wall to Obi Obi Creek crossing 4 (Manuel Hornibrook Bridge). The other is on Tinana Creek and tributaries upstream of Teddington Weir.

• The one that is particularly relevant around here is the three month closure to fishing anywhere in the Mary River and tributaries upstream of Gympie.

The DAF website explains that “a person must not possess or use a fishing line from 1st August to 31st October in the Mary River and adjoining waterways upstream of its junction with Six Mile Creek (near Gympie).”

This includes not only the river itself, but also the remainder of Obi Obi Creek, Six Mile Creek, Kandanga, Amamoor and Yabba Creeks.

• The only exceptions to this are Baroon Pocket Dam, Borumba Dam and Lake Macdonald, all of which are stocked impoundments.

Further information is available at https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/__ data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1458973/recreational-fishing-ruleshave-changed.pdf And – https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/ recreational/recreational-fishing-rules/closed-seasons-waters/ freshwater-areas Ian Mackay, MRCCC

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POLICE NEWS IMBIL AND KENILWORTH – SEPTEMBER

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e would like to start by thanking you for your support in general and especially since the arrival of COVID19 on our shores. I understand it has been difficult especially for the business community.

I am happy to report that no local business or member of the community have broken the rules.

Well done and thank you all for your support.

• Crime Imbil and Kenilworth have low crime statistics however we have a few issues with visitors (illegal campers) resulting in some of them being arrested, charged and moved on.

Also note the closed fishing season – August, September, October – in the Mary River and tributaries. See fishing ban, page 8.

• Road Safety We are always targeting traffic offenders.

Sadly there has been an increase in road-related fatalities.

We therefore make no excuses for targeting those road users who put themselves and the community at risk.

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• Help is welcome and appreciated We need your help in keeping the community safe and maintaining the low crime number. Without you – we the Police would be unable to stop crime.

Please report crime or suspicious behaviour anonymously through Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or via Police Link 131 444.

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CONGRATULATIONS BILL – WELCOME TO RHYS

enilworth would like to congratulate Sergeant William (Bill) Greer with his promotion to the Officer in Charge of Imbil Police Station – pictured to the right, in front of the station.

Bill has been an Imbil local for approximately 16 years.

We would also like to take the opportunity to welcome Senior Constable Rhys Everitt pictured on the left, to the Imbil Police Station and to congratulate him on being selected to the position.

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All specials available from Wednesday 8th September until Tuesday 21st September 2021. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

Specials available only in the state of Queensland. Prices may vary in country and far North Queensland.

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LOCAL CHAMPIONS Helping you understand flooding The community is encouraged to explore the region’s updated Flood Mapping and Information via Council’s website. Access to updated flood maps enables everyone to make informed decisions to prepare for emergencies and land use planning purposes - which helps build our region’s resilience. Find out more at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/floodmapping.

Migrant swim classes open now Registrations are open for Council’s popular and free Migrant Learn to Swim program. The sessions start in October at various locations. They are designed to boost confidence and safety skills in and around the water.

Classes are run by Council and Royal Life Saving Society of Queensland.

Register now on Council’s website.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online –Thursday, 16 September at 9am.

Creative spaces – perfect match Creatives need spaces to create.

Property owners and agents need to rent spaces. Enter Creative Spaces and it’s a match made in heaven.

List a space or find a space for free at Creative Spaces Sunshine Coast.

Search Creative Spaces on Council’s website for more details.

Flying-fox season is here It’s birthing season for flying-foxes – it's time for the females to give birth to one live pup and raise it. Flying-foxes are seasonal animals that come and go.

For tips on living near flying-foxes, visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/flyingfoxes.

CUSTOMER CONTACT

sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/ Contact-Council

Don't fur-get to register your pet Pet registrations are due on 30 September. You can pay the registration as well as update your details online via MyCouncil anytime or call 5475 7272.

07 5475 7272 mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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by Janine Hill BUILDING BETTER FARMS FROM THE GROUND UP

tephen Nussio reckons he was the worst kid at school.

“I got told off. I was always drawing up maps of drainage systems and paddocks,” he said.

School did not interest him. Agriculture did, and he wanted to be back on the family farm at Murray Bridge, South Australia.

On 60 acres which received an average annual rainfall of 203ml or eight inches – his father ran intensive dairy, beef, pig, irrigation and cropping operation and that was the only place Stephen wanted to be.

After biding his time at school, he thought he would get back to the farm but his parents wanted other things for him and sent him to university, where he studied arts and wound up becoming a lawyer.

Some things never change and Stephen made his way back to the land, first selling nutritional lick blocks, then as CEO of agricultural protective clothing label Oringi, and then managing dairy farms, along the way doing a bit of stud work and a spell at Nutri-Tech Solutions, a Sunshine Coast firm offering alternatives to chemical reliance in farming.

These days, Stephen manages a 200ha beef cattle property out Kenilworth way where he aims to increase grass production and triple the carrying capacity. Yes, triple.

The doodling daydreamer kid has earned a reputation for improving the health of livestock and the productivity of properties through regenerative agriculture – farming principles and practices that focus on soil health and water management.

How does he do it?

“There’s a lot of things you can use. It’s how you use them. We’ve got so many things that we can use to create a healthy system,” he said.

Stephen said one of the simplest investments a landowner interested in regenerative agriculture could make was in an electric fence set-up to be used to hedge their livestock into small areas rotated frequently.

“Some people get confused between over-grazing and over-stocking. People leave their cattle in a paddock for days and they walk in a big circle and you can’t see where they’ve been,” he said.

“You put a lot of animals in a small area and they eat the best and trample the rest, and then that material works its way into the soil and naturally starts improving it.”

Stephen said keeping animals in tighter spaces also made it easier to observe the overall quality and health of the herd than when they were scattered across large spaces.

It’s a different way of thinking and Stephen said some people might consider it hard work but he said it became easier with practice.

Stephen said there was often resistance towards doing things differently.

When he tried to find ryecorn, a crop great for suppressing weeds and creating biomass, he was told it would not grow up here.

“I thought I’d try some and that’s something every farmer should do – experiment. Just try a little bit out there and if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t break the bank. All good,” he said.

He now finds seed mixes which regularly include ryecorn.

Stephen also seeks out contacts around the world and all over Australia to utilise technology that will increase profitability and lower inputs.

Stephen recently imported the world’s first slick coated, heat tolerant Holstein genetics – as he is also an agent for ALegacy Genetics USA. The progeny will be well suited for our drier, hot humid climate.

Stephen does not have a piece of paper to say that he is an agronomist or animal nutritionist but points out that the Wright brothers, who flew the first plane, were not pilots or engineers.

He does have 30 years’ experience in animals and soil, an analytical and critical approach to life, and knowledgeable contacts.

He is also proud of what he has achieved with more than 20,000 head of cattle on 8000ha over the years.

“I believe we can do a lot more with what we have and I just want to put alternatives across to people. I want to put it out there and share it with people,” he said.

“They can put their own opinions together. I just want to talk and get people to think.”

If you would like to chat with Stephen about anything agriculture related – his number is 0427 609 454 (leave a message) or email him at advancerural@hotkey.net.au

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andanga Country Club will be holding a special event day on Tuesday 5 October to host the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup, arriving in Kandanga as part of the Victoria Racing Club’s national tour.

To celebrate Spring Racing Carnival season, Kandanga Country Club will also be hosting a unique fashion show, for all those ladies who love to dress up and shop great fashion.

So mark your calendars on Tuesday 5 October, 2021 and grab your girlfriends to have a chance to buy some great fashion and have lots of fun!

Shop local and international designers straight from the runway at up to 90% off.

DWFP from the Gold Coast will be presenting the show.

No more stomping the sidewalk looking for that perfect outfit.

Get styling ideas and purchase what the models are wearing direct off the runway!

A portion of each ticket price sold will go to charity.

The tickets are $70 each and include a welcome glass of sparkling and afternoon High Tea. Tickets and further details will be available on the Kandanga Country Club website, very soon.

Put on some heels, grab a fashion bargain, raise money for charity – what more could a girl want?

We love our Mary Valley Beautiful place to visit - Great place to live

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Congratulations Daryl and Debbie!

Call our owners Marg & Cherie today to discuss your real estate goals!

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LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL PROTECTING FAITHFUL CRIME-FIGHTERS

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trengthening and repair works will be undertaken on Dalton Bridge spanning Mary River at the north eastern end of Eastern Mary River Road, Conondale. The refurbishment and repairs to the timber and under-decking are necessary to extend the life of the bridge and ensure road users a safe crossing. Unfortunately, temporary road closure is unavoidable, due to the bridge being a single lane, closure of Eastern Mary River Road will be necessary from, 9am - 2pm Monday to Friday. I appreciate your patience and consideration while we deliver the works which are planned to be undertaken during the September school holidays.

• Council’s Community Partnership Funding Program has established 138 three-year partnerships with Sunshine Coast community organisations, investing more than $990,000 into these groups for this financial year. Through this program, Council develops strong relationships with sports groups, community halls, chambers of commerce, industry groups, coast guards, animal refuges, museums and cultural heritage groups, creative arts peak bodies and community centres.

I would like to congratulate Division 5 groups including Old Witta School Community Centre Inc and Conondale Public Hall Committee Inc.

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he Palaszczuk Government will introduce tough new laws to protect police dogs and horses and impose harsher penalties on those who attack the community’s faithful servants.

Member for Nicklin, Robert Skelton MP said police dogs and police horses play a vital role in helping to keep the community safe.

“Under these proposed laws the government will establish a new offence targeting people who seriously injure or kill a police dog or horse. The new offence will be punishable by a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment. I wholeheartedly support this initiative,” Mr Skelton said.

Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll said our four-legged heroes deserved to be protected with tough penalties.

“Our police dogs and police horses work tirelessly alongside our officers to protect the community and they should be protected from anyone who tries to harm them,” Commissioner Carroll said. “The bond between a police dog and their handler is particularly special and together the crime-fighting partnership is extremely valuable to the entire Service. Anyone who tries to hurt our police dogs or police horses should be held accountable and face serious consequences.”

CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 SUNSHINE COAST

n late August I attended a fantastic workshop designed to explore how to incorporate cultural burning knowledge into planned burn practices at Tuan Reserve, Platz Rd, Kenilworth.

Traditional Owner knowledge and caring for country through fire management was showcased at this cultural burning workshop held on Kabi Kabi Country. Reps from Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Traditional Owners, Sunshine Coast Council fire crew, and Indigenous fire rangers from across SEQ (Warinya, Gardigal, Bunya Mts and Butchulla). Facilitated by the National Indigenous Firesticks Alliance. This project was jointly funded by council’s operational bushland management program and the Bushfire Recovery Package for wildlife and their habitat.

Tuan Reserve is a 200ha site which was acquired through council’s Environment Levy to support a broader plan to build a wildlife corridor that connects the Kondalilla National Park to the Conondale National Park.

• 19 environmental community groups can continue to focus on their core work of caring for our precious wildlife and stunning natural environment, thanks to a three-year grant from Council’s Environment Levy Partnership Funding Program.

The groups will share in $610,000 each year for the next three years, subject to completing a yearly progress report and the adoption of Council’s annual Environment Levy budget.

I’m pleased to advise that Mary River Catchment Coord. Assoc.

(MRCCC) has been approved for $201,000 across the next three years. The group aims to achieve an informed community with an ethic of care for exceptional land and water management by supporting the development of on-ground projects, providing activities/events/materials and sharing knowledge.

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he good news is that as at 20 August, we’re making progress on the health and economic fronts in our battle against the pandemic.

Our national vaccination program passed a major milestone with more than 50% of all eligible Australians having received their first dose and approval for 16 to 39-year-olds to start receiving Pfizer from 30 August should see the roll out continue to gather pace.

Meanwhile, on the economic front, the jobless rate plunged to a 12-year low of 4.6% in July as 2,000 additional jobs were added in the month. While this reflects an underlying strength in the Australian economy, I’m very mindful that much of the country is in lockdown and this will be felt.

For local businesses doing it tough, we struck a deal with the State Government and grants ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 are available at https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/ advice-support/grants/covid19-support-grants.

The bad news is that the Taliban has returned to power in Afghanistan and our prayers and thoughts are with the Afghan people. I wish to pay tribute to the men and women of the Australian Defence Force for their service during the 20-year conflict. They put themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms, our way of life and people in need. No matter what your view might be on this tragic conclusion to the campaign of the West in Afghanistan, let us all unite in honouring the fine members of the ADF. On the Sunshine Coast, there was a fantastic turnout for a meeting I organised to discuss the formation of a Sunshine Coast Taskforce to ensure we make the most of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Finally, I thank all the Sunshine Coast Paralympians from Tokyo MVV Editor jillguldbransen@gmail.com 2021:- swimmers Ruby Storm, 2500x FREE 0455 262 495 • 07 5494 9619 Ellie Cole, Keira Stephens, Katja A4 COPIES Dedekind, Lakeisha Patterson, PRINTED. ten writ years Blake Cochrane, Ben Hance, by the 1900x mailbox community direct.

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MARY VALLEY NDIS REGISTERED PROVIDER At Leonie’s Caring, we realise that individuals and families sometimes need assistance in their daily activities to achieve their goals. Whether it’s for short term or ongoing care, we’re here to help! We support NDIS, My Aged Care and the private sector of our community.

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ENQUIRIES AND A FREE QUOTE

Visit one or all of the above museums and enter a quiz for your chance to win a $100 voucher.

Collect your free magnifier, solve problems and discover heritage – it’s fun for everyone!

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To find museums, download the Discovery Guide from heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or collect your copy from Sunshine Coast Libraries or Customer Contact Centres.

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LATEST LISTINGS Your Next Adventure Starts Here!

1514 Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road, Tuchekoi

Here is your opportunity to secure this unique campground which has been operating as a learning centre at the base of Mt Tuchekoi in the beautiful Mary Valley. It could be the perfect venue for your next adventure. Think outside the

55 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth

box i.e. an off-road training centre for adventure bikes?

The accommodation is here, the land size is great and there is a massive conference room and dining hall with commercial kitchen. Or maybe you would like to stick with the current running for school camps. There are 39 ensuited rooms (motel style accommodation) – a total of 138 beds. Air-conditioned teachers’ / instructors’ rooms, conference room and main office. 103 acres – the land has a good mixture of timbered hills and cleared level areas. A good size dam: bore water and rainwater tanks supply the property. Conveniently located with easy access to the M1 approximately one and half hours North of Brisbane and less than an hour from the Sunshine Coast. It is being sold with furnishings (a detailed list will be provided). Contact Carol or Tonia for an inspection and pricing.

Register Your Interest

New Residential Land Development in Kenilworth Boxsells is very proud to be the appointed Marketing Agents on behalf of Silk Properties for their new residential land development.

A development consisting of fully serviced residential allotments within the township of Kenilworth.

Register your interest today so you don’t miss out by visiting our website: www.boxsells.com.au/ residential-land-development-form Let our real estate family show your family the way home

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