Mary Valley Voice April 20 2011 - Vol.21 No.6

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20 April 2011 Vol.21 No. 6

connecting communities

Moy Pocket quarry Gympie Regional Council defers decision for two weeks p11

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COOROY Cooroy Fusion festival VIEW Club___________________ 18

KENILWORTH KSCC Waste Watchers Kenilworth Pony Club news Kenilworth Hotel needs you____ 3 Kenilworth Celebrates! Art Fest Art Prizes and workshops______ 4-5 KARI Triomanduova Letter to the Editor_____________ 5 Kenilworth Cricket in 1934 Filmmaking workshops__________ 6 Kenilworth RSL ANZAC Day_________ 7

Flexilink updates_____________ 8-9 Moy Pocket quarry explosives__ 11 Maleny Wood Expo___________ 12 Belli Hall news Healing Hands of Lynn Jannides Bush Dance @ Crystal Waters___ 15 Conondale Rodeo Princess Dingo Creek Jazz/Blues Fest___ 16 Cooran State School news____ 17 SBS ‘Costa Georgiadis’ to visit CSS__ 11 Rainfalls_ ____________________ 3/16 MV Traders ads____________ 13/14 Boxsells Real Estate___________ 19 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

POMONA Noosa Museum quandary Op Shops fashion parade_____ 13 MARY VALLEY MV RSL ANZAC Services__________ 6 MV Stags Rugby League news__ 10 Mary Valley Inc. April Notes Sport Coordinator needed____ 14 OUR COMMUNITY Wellington’s way_ ______________8

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth SCC Waste Watchers

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RIDER PROFILE

ear 3/4/5 students at Kenilworth State Community College have just proven to their school mates that they are the waste-busters to watch out for.

Rider’s name: Heath Egel

The class has been studying a unit called “Our Fragile Environment” in SOSE this term and their teacher, Mr Kevin Nightingale ran a competition to see which class could produce the least amount of rubbish going to landfill in a week. Each class sorted their rubbish into items that could be recycled, food scraps that went into the school compost bin or home to happy chooks and waste that needed to go into the general waste bin that ends up in landfill.

Type of horse: Australian Stud Book Pony

The 3/4/5 class won the challenge although the Prep/1/2 class were close contenders. The other teachers think that Mr Nighingale gave them the winning edge by initiating a “no waste lunch challenge” where students brought their lunch to school in containers that could be re-used or recycled. The school aims to maintain the environmentally friendly practices that the Year 3/4/5 class have initiated at our school in caring for our fragile environment.

On the photo below: Dale Cunningham, Ruby Pascoe, Kai Fenton-Leslie and Jashka Thompson sorting rubbish into the correct bins.

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Horse’s name: Trigger

How long have you been a member of KPC: one week (at time of interview).

Favourite Pony Club event: Jumping so far.

Best Riding memory: Going really fast and trail riding with Dad. “Horses are uncomfortable in the middle and dangerous at both ends.” Attributed to both Christopher Stone and Ian Fleming.

KENILWORTH HOTEL’S OPEN MIC NIGHT NEEDS YOU!

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ome along and have a go at Kenilworth Hotel’s ‘open mic’ night on Friday 29 April starting at 6pm...

This is an interesting night and is hosted by popular duo Kelly and Carmichael. There will be an accoustic guitar and a mic provided for the local ‘line-up’ or bring your own gear.

Everyone has a great time and it is amazing to hear the talent some people have that don’t usually get the opportunity to perform LIVE at a venue.

Bring your friends along to cheer you on and make it an unforgettable event for everyone.

Also the pub’s themed monthly buffet will be available for the hungry with their all-you-can-eat ‘pizza and pasta’ from 6pm and only $22.95 for adults and $12 for children 15 years and under.

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB NEWS

ur first muster was a great success, with 11 riders, including two new riding members. We had a guest instructor Rod Herman, Zone 6 Chief Instructor. The riders participated in flat work, jumping, mounted games and a theory lesson on farrier tools. Good fun was had by all.

It was great to hear that two riding members, Caitlyn Boon and Jessie Falconer, competed with success at Toowoomba Royal Show, showing that Pony Club is a good foundation for any aspiring rider.

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Don’t miss this fabulous night out as the next one is a whole month away.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Art Competition 2011 !

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his annual prize was created in 2006, by the then Mayor of Maroochy Shire Cr Joe Natoli, as a national acquisitive prize to give recognition and financial support to artists who have demonstrated outstanding artistic achievement and are committed to ongoing creative development. The winner is selected by a panel of three professional judges. Entries are shortlisted and finalist’s work is exhibited at Kenilworth Hall during the arts festival. The prize is awarded at the preview night.

Entry forms are now available from Kenilworth Information Centre, Kenilworth and all shire libraries, galleries, and art groups and from our website www.kenilworthcelebrates.org.au or email kac@kenilwortharts.org.au or phone 07 54 723 223.

Kenilworth Art Prize $15,000 - Acquisitive Painting Prize Closing date Friday 15 July 2011 Kenilworth Arts Council /LGI Trophy Prize Total prize money $6,550 Closing date Friday 9 September 2011 For 2011, sections include: sculpture, drawing, painting, with categories of landscapes, Mary Valley viewpoint, still life, the human form, animal life, contemporary art; also youth and children’s art. Prizes are awarded in each category. There is also a $2000 trophy (the Landfill Gas Industries Pty Ltd Trophy) awarded to the overall winner across all categories.

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Pauline Adair from Coolum will teach life drawing in pastel with her course titled “Rhythm of Life”.

A complete life drawing experience starting with quick pose sketches to gain confidence then working in a range of exciting techniques. Convincingly portray your subjects, developing your own marks and individual style.

Accuracy becomes less important as you respond with hand and eye to what you see, drawing creatively and spontaneously. Give life to your drawings and find out what the term “how an artist sees” can mean to you.

Make the shift to right brain thinking and kick-start a more creative approach to life drawing.

Explore light and shadow, lost/found edges, line and wash effects then move beyond drawing to figure painting using soft pastels to create works of art.

Pauline is totally at home with the nude in sketches or paintings, and her rare talent for capturing true line breathes life into each beautifully executed nude study.

Over the years she has had and entered many exhibitions and has won numerous awards for her work, especially her evocative nudes. Pauline has the ability to portray the emotion of her models and her work captures the hearts and minds of her viewers.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate artists, there will be three models used over the course of four days.

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Pam Black from Cambroon will teach minimalistic landscapes in acrylics.

If you are looking to loosen up and create personal contemporary images from your own ideas or local scenery, you will enjoy a fun four days.

Students will learn how to combine collage, photocopies, gold leaf, but mostly acrylic paint, into a composition on stretched canvas. The works will mostly represent the landscape beginning with a small canvas or two using collage, finishing with a large minimal landscape. This course is suitable for students who have some experience with acrylics and are looking to enhance their own individual style.

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KENILWORTH Since studying fine art and education, Pam has taught in both Catholic and public secondary schools, and whilst studying all the aspects of the arts, painting is her major.

She has had exhibitions in Townsville and Tasmania.

catered for with more demanding exercises and helpful criticism. John teaches by demonstration and has years of experience to share with those who have questions about his technique.

Her paintings mostly relate to the landscape, not in the usual sense of copying nature, but minimalising the compositions and using a colour palette that is rich and iconic. She enjoys the act of painting and works loosely with large brushes. In her smaller works, she uses collage, gold leaf and collected objects, making the work a personal journey. Her large canvasses, although minimal in detail, are colourful and expressionistic.

Weather permitting, students will collect reference information outside using drawing mediums and complete finished works of art back in the studio. The more adventurous will be able to complete paintings “en plein air”.

John Newman from Cooroy will teach Watercolour in his course “Make your Heart Sing”.

Watercolour is the most delightful and convenient painting medium. You will love this!

For more information on these workshops and the other eight tutors visit www.kenilworthcelebrates.org.au or phone the Kenilworth Arts Council on 07 5472 3223.

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EASTER CELEBRATION @ KARI

riomanduova is an exhibition in the KARI gallery in Kenilworth, by three local artists from Brooloo Tanja H. Gahler, Gary Lisle, and Marie Hanzak.

KARI is having an Easter Sunday celebration day on the 23 April. Please come along to view the artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments.

The exhibition is a collaboration of contemporary glasswork, ceramics, paintings, mixed media and installation.

Suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced students this great watercolour workshop begins with John explaining and demonstrating the principles of tonal drawing, linear and aerial perspective (this is not technical, he shows people how to see and draw in perspective easily) and some elements of composition to make their work more interesting.

Tonal drawing merges seamlessly into watercolour painting and the students will be painting competent small works of art on day one. These small works are designed to help the students to master the techniques in small steps and to avoid them being overwhelmed by too much too soon.

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Beginners will be introduced to the most common watercolour materials, the basics of watercolour techniques and colour theory. Advanced students will be

For any further queries regarding the exhibition or KARI, please call 5488 6376.

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Cricket in 1934

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ricket has proud tradition in the Kenilworth District.

One of the earliest reported matches was on the King’s Birthday, 9th November, 1903 a team of Teutoberg (now Witta) cricketers journeyed to Kenilworth to do battle with the players there.

Kenilworth teams played in the Moreton Association, formed in 1903, until forming their own association on October 15, 1933 The Kenilworth Cricket Association reviewed its first year of fixtures in August, 1934. The affiliated clubs were Maleny, Witta, Obi Obi, Kidaman Creek, Kenilworth, Kenilworth Lower and Conondale. At the annual general meeting held on August 19, 1934 the officers elected were Patron Mr A. McLean; President Mr G. Trimble; Vice-presidents Messrs W.R. Burcell, W.G. Doyle, J. Candy; J. S. Scargill.

Hon secretary and treasurer Mr. H.C. Muller; Committee members Messrs S. McGinn, G. Trimble and H.C. Muller.

Association umpires A.J. Cranny and A.A. McGinn.

It was reported on page eight of the Nambour Chronicle published on August 24, 1934 that Kenilworth B Grade team won the premiership and the Muller Cup for the season. Mr. G. Trimble donated a trophy for the best batting average which was won by Mr S. McGinn of 30.27.

Mr. A.E. Tanner’s trophy for best bowling figures was won

by Mr. T. English of Conondale B with an average of 4.3.

The Annual Cricketers Ball was a great success which benefited the association to the extent of £10/8/11. The association reported a credit balance of £16/0/7. It was further reported that as the association is in a sound financial position the affiliation fee was reduced to 10/6 per team. The association will play two grades, A and B grade. Caps are to be presented to each team winning the premiership. Three cups are to be played for: Bendixen cup, Muller cup and McLean cup. Trophies: two each for batting and bowling to the value of £4/4/- are also to be won.

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The Muller Cup (see photo top left) is held in the Kenilworth Museum. The small shields around the base show that Kenilworth won the cup in 1933-34; Kenilworth Lower won it in 1934-35 and again in 193536. The Tanner Shield is also on

display in the Museum which records a win by Maleny in 1938-39 and Kenilworth team triumphing in 1939-40.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Association Inc SIGN-UP FOR KENILWORTH’S COMMUNITY FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS ON SATURDAYS 14 MAY AND 25 JUNE 2011 Bookings to Kev on 5472 3223 or visit www.kenilwortharts.org.au

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Anzac Day Services IMBIL MEMORIAL PARK Easter Monday 25 April 2011 DAWN SERVICE – 5.30am ALL are invited afterwards, to a Community Breakfast hosted by the Widgee - M.V. Lions Club at the IMBIL MEMORIAL Hall.

DAY SERVICE – 12.00pm March to assemble at IMBIL MEMORIAL HALL at 11.30am The traditional TWO-UP GAME will be held at the RAILWAY HOTEL, IMBIL from 1pm with guest music, sausage sizzle and raffles.

Also TWO-UP will be available at the KANDANGA HOTEL Enquiries to Phil Jensen (President) on 5484 5335 or Ian Stubbins (Secretary) on 5484 5245

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ANZAC Day “Lest We Forget” Easter Monday 25 April, 2011

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March from Town Park to Anzac Memorial 9.30 am › Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Please join us after the Memorial Service for a hot cuppa and some homemade ANZAC biscuits at the Public Hall 1.00 pm › Kenilworth Bowls Club open (23 Phillip St) Register for Social Bowls by 1.30 pm 2.00 pm › Social Bowls begins .... *Multi Draw Raffle and Two-Up games

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The club is open from 4 pm seven (7) days per week (unless there is bowls).

Reasonably priced meals are available on Friday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm Huge multi-draw raffles are held each Friday night.

Sunday Nights - Fish ‘n Chips Takeaway and Pizzas from 5 pm to 7 pm *All monies raised from Green Fees, Raffles and Two-Up will be donated to Sunshine Coast Legacy

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OUR COMMUNITY Wellington’s Way

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ominate a sporting volunteer I encourage all local sporting groups to nominate an outstanding volunteer from their club for a “Valuing Volunteers in Sport and Recreation Award”.

I attend many sporting awards nights when we see our sporting achievers win accolades for their success, but it is the many supporting volunteers who are the backbone of local clubs and often provide the training, grounds maintenance and a whole range of support for players.

So let’s give our volunteers a bit of recognition. I know some sporting group stalwarts that have given years, often a lifetime of commitment to their elected sport or family of sporting enthusiasts.

I look forward to presenting awards to our outstanding volunteers during National Volunteer Week, May 9 to 15.

I will then nominate a couple of our outstanding local sporting volunteers for a State award.

Forms are available in my office so groups can nominate a deserving volunteer (by May 5), or contact my office on 5441 6933 for application forms.

Environment debate raises Coast land issues In Parliament during the Environmental Protection and Other Acts Amendment Bill debate, I took the opportunity to raise land and environmental issues surrounding the effects of the government’s northern pipeline development through the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland communities.

I have called for a meeting between LinkWater (northern pipeline project group), Sunshine Coast Council and the local action group (KADAG) regarding environmental offsets to compensate for environment and land damages caused by this project.

I have put on the Parliamentary record that our community wants to see LinkWater purchase Council land at Kulangoor (purchased initially by Council to build a dump), as an environmental offset. I understand this was the proposal on the initial approval for this pipeline project.

We need to make sure that the land set aside for the

environmental offset to compensate for the damage caused by the pipeline is in the immediate area affected by the pipeline project. I believe that the purchase of this site would be of significant benefit to our community by linking two national parks (on either side of the pipeline corridor).

New registration charge Drivers who are able to pay their vehicle registration on an annual basis will avoid a new charge which has appeared on registration bills. In Parliament it was revealed that the additional vehicle registration surcharge of $8.35 is an administration fee which applies only to drivers who choose to pay their registration at six-month intervals.

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ree public transport buses at Christmas will continue for people on the Sunshine Coast after an overwhelming positive response by the public.

Integrated Transport Portfolio Councillor Vivien Griffin said the initiative was part of a suite of measures to support public transport which was approved by council at a special budget meeting earlier this month.

The decision means council will continue to promote and refine existing initiatives and introduce new ones: • Free holiday public transport (buses, Flexilinks and Council Cabs) • A permanent Sunshine Coast Airport bus service • Improvements to existing bus routes • Bus stop improvements • Development and introduction of a trial bus service between Coolum and Nambour • Confirmation of the Hinterland Connect service • Continuation of the successful Beerwah to Landsborough to Maleny bus trial • Continuation of the existing Flexilink services • Continuation of Council Cabs ----> next page

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OUR COMMUNITY Council established a principle of ‘use it or lose it’ when it introduced new services through the transport levy, and on that basis four Flexilink services will cease from June 30 unless there’s a dramatic turnaround in patronage.

Those routes are Buderim to Mountain Creek, Kunda Park/Buderim/Mons, Cooroy to Pomona and Mooloolah Valley to Glenview. However residents in these areas will be given every chance to show their support for these services before 30 June.

Gconnect (DTMR) • Continuation of the Beerwah - Landsborough - Maleny bus service trial • Continue support for Hinterland Connect service between Maleny and Nambour.

Sunshine Coast Council voted to keep the Public Transport Levy at $20.

Flexilink – see service usage graph below Continued routes: • Boreen Point, Peachester, Conondale, Mapleton New services: • Support for new trial services Services under threat unless patronage improves: • Buderim/Mountain Creek • Kunda Park/Buderim/Mons • Cooroy to Pomona • Mooloolah Valley to Glenview Additional Information New Public Transport Levy Initiatives for 2011/2012 The following public transport initiatives have been identified for further investigation, improvement or continuation.

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he Stags have blasted their way into the season with a first round win against the Pomona Cooran Cutters the first week of April with a score line of 50-0. Also a second round win against Beachmere of 20-18, this was a much closer match and hard fought win, we had many players returning to work on their rotational rosters and a couple on injuries and some even on holidays thus creating a team consisting of a couple of new players and many players playing out of position, making it very challenging.

But under the guardianship of coach Chad Parker we were able to come up with the win.

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A bus is being supplied by sponsors by Railway Hotel Imbil for away games. Anybody wishing to travel to the games please let your respective hotels know and you will be picked up for the low cost of $10 return to the game.

Players have free bus travel.

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For the first time the Stags are sitting on top of the ladder for two weeks in a row, in the Red Rooster C Grade Sunshine Coast/Gympie Competition. Round 3 is against Kawana.

We then have two weeks break for Easter and a weekend on which the 47th Battalion competition is being played. We will recommence round 4 on Saturday 7 May with a home game double header against Caloundra being played at Kenilworth Showgrounds. Please come along and show your support for the boys who are in top form this year.

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OUR COMMUNITY Gympie Regional Council defers explosives decision for two weeks

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n Wednesday 6 April, the Planning and Development Committee of the Gympie Regional Council was poised to make a decision on the controversial Orica explosives store and distribution outlet proposed for the Moy Pocket quarry.

There had been 156 submissions to the proposal, including ones from the Sunshine Coast Council, the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, the local school bus committee, the Australian Koala Foundation and the Sunshine Coast Environment Council.

Despite the opposition and the myriad concerns raised, the Council was poised to grant approval, as indicated in the report presented to the meeting by Council’s planners.

However, a last minute motion supported by councillors was to defer the decision until the next planning meeting (April 20) in order to seek advice from an independent third party.

It’s difficult to know how to read this move.

An optimist would probably suggest that the councillors had some reservations about granting an approval or perhaps even felt that the report presented to them lacked sufficient detail to enable them to make an informed decision.

An optimist would be hoping that councillors were having second thoughts and indeed this should be the case.

In the ‘Public Comment’ phase we commissioned a consultant planner Paul Summers to scrutinise the Council’s planning scheme and to present a submission as to how Orica’s proposal stacked up against it. Paul found there were considerable grounds in the planning scheme to justify a rejection by Council.

We asked Paul to examine the report present to councillors in the first week of Arpil and he found it seriously deficient in addressing key points in his submission.

It’s not only Paul Summers who found glaring deficiencies.

The report dealt only superficially with many concerns raised in submissions and seemed to unerringly side with statements made in the applicant’s proposal with no justification given for such a position.

A pessimist of course would suggest that Council might be mindful that there in every likelihood an approval will be challenged in the Planning and Environment Court.

We’ll have a clearer idea in two weeks time as to which view was closer to the mark.

A Planning and Environment Court challenge is an expensive option for residents and shouldn’t be necessary if Council was prepared to make decisions based on its planning scheme which should represent the collective aspirations and vision of Council and residents alike.

There’s a certain irony in that Council is currently running a “Have your Say” campaign and yet is prepared to dismiss so easily the concerns raised in over 150 submissions.

There’s not much time to shoot off a quick email to all the

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Costa’s Garden Odyssey COMING TO COORAN STATE SCHOOL

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BS’s Greek Garden Guru of Costa’s Garden Odyssey fame will be hitting the Sunshine Coast to celebrate National Permaculture Day. He will be opening celebrations at Yandina Community Gardens on Sunday 1 May 2011, he will also be checking out our very own Edible School Gardens with Leonie Shanahan on Tuesday 3 May 2011. The lucky three schools who will be showing off their gardening achievements will be Cooran State School, Eumundi State School and Our Lady of The Rosary Caloundra.

The gardening world on the Sunshine Coast is about to have its world turned upside down when the infectious character and passion of Costa Georgiadis and his flying beard hits Yandina for National Permaculture Day on Sunday, 1 May. The Greek Garden Guru of SBS’s Costa’s Garden Odyssey fame will be opening the celebrations, spending the day with locals and also touring some of our wonderful edible school gardens during his Sunshine Coast visit. All gardeners have embraced Costa’s all-consuming passion for plants and people. Leonie and her fellow permaculture members are thrilled that Costa would take the time out of his extremely busy schedule to visit us and share with us, his infectious character and passion for the soil, embracing nature’s cycles and seasons, and nurturing your soul with gardening.

National Permaculture Day will also have wonderful presentations from the likes of Bob Cameron from Rockcote speaking on pizza cob ovens, Murray Hallam of Practical Aquaponics, Elisabeth Fekonia of Permaculture RealFood speaking on sub-tropical plants, and Rosina Buckman sharing her passion on backyard chooks.

Everyone is welcome to come along to Yandina Community Gardens on Sunday, 1 May for a celebration of permaculture, gardens, nature, CRYSTAL CLEAR RECEPTION music and good food.

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OUR COMMUNITY Maleny Wood Expo keeps the Hinterland’s timber heritage alive

Wootha Prize entries are created from sustainably harvested native timbers, weed or recycled timbers.

Winners of the 2011 Wootha Prize will be announced at the Maleny Wood Expo Opening on the evening of Friday 29 April.

Visitors will fill the car parks, often with trailers in tow, to take home slabs for their own creations or unique outdoor settings for their homes.

Stan Ceglinski will share tall tales from the past as he demonstrates the same timber techniques used by the white settlers who came to the Blackall Range to harvest the sought-after red cedar.

Once again the Taste Maleny produce store will offer the chance to stock your larder with local goodies. Musical madman Linsey Pollack will entertain Saturday crowds with his solo Passing Wind show, and Maleny’s Hayden Hack Infusion will create the space to sit back and mellow out in the Taste Maleny stage on Sunday.

Great Scott’s mad antics of balancing and juggling will put smiles on the faces of both children and adults. And Maleny’s roving musical maestro Tommy Leonard will roam the grounds with his ballads of love and inspiration.

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aleny’s timber heritage will come alive as 8,000 visitors from across South East Queensland flock to Maleny’s beautiful showgrounds for the 15th Maleny Wood Expo on 30 April and 1 May. Designed to showcase our unique rainforest timbers, the expo tells the entire timber story - from seed collection through to planting forests, harvesting and to the end product... beautiful hardwood furniture.

Visitors can view and purchase timber products from sculptures to fine and rustic furniture and a myriad of other wood products - all created from sustainably harvested native timbers, weed or recycled timbers.

Watch mobile mills carve their way through massive logs sending the scent of newly milled timber wafting across town and be inspired by woodworking demonstrations and trade and tool displays.

The Wootha Prize, a woodworking prize with a conscience, is back as the Expo’s feature exhibition in 2011, attracting contemporary designers and i n n o v a t i v e craftspeople.

As with all Expo timber exhibits,

If parents want some time-out, Expo’s younger visitors can laugh in amazement at the roving bubble machine or join in indigenous workshops, face painting and candlemaking. Or they can just romp in the sun on the everpopular hay bale maze (pictured above).

As Steve McLeish, the 2011 Expo Coordinator said “The Expo offers visitors two days of clean country fun. Expo volunteers and exhibitors make sure that everyone gets a taste of Maleny’s famous country hospitality and shares in the wealth of talent that the region fosters.

Whether hunting for home décor items, the perfect slab for your next DIY project or stocking your pantry with local culinary delights, you will take home a unique Maleny souvenir!”

Maleny Wood Expo is supported by Sunshine Coast Council and many local businesses while more than 250 volunteer shifts are filled by both Barung and community members during the weekend.

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ven though there had been heavy showers throughout the night, the morning of Sunday 2 April dawned cool and clear (what’s a little mud between friends!). Not all of the stall holders turned up however there was a diverse range of goods available for sale from the other ‘car booters’. Potential customers ebbed and flowed throughout the morning – the location of the Museum away from the main street probably didn’t add to the number of ‘walk-throughs’. Nonetheless, it was a lovely morning to be outdoors. The Museum will continue working towards a combined fundraiser for later in the year (probably during Spring).

This month’s quandary was located during the current audit of the collection.

POMONA ‘OP SHOP BOP’ FASHION PARADE HERE AGAIN

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ark it in your diary because it’s here again!

Pomona’s annual Op Shop Bop Fashion Parade will be held at the Pomona Memorial Hall on Saturday 7 May - the day before Mother’s Day. Now in its third year, this combined project of the Pomona and District Community House, Pomona Red Cross, Options 4 U and Pomona Lifeline, brings the township together to raise money for events and programs held in the local community.

“It’s a wonderful morning,” says Kathryn Shewring from the Pomona and District Community House, “The Op Shops get to show off the fantastic bargains they have in store and the audience gets to have fun, be entertained by musician Piet Sanders and share in the best home baked morning tea. There are raffles and prizes including a chance to win “Best-dressed op shopper” if you are willing to flaunt your best op shop outfit on the cat walk! So come and join us. And don’t forget, your entry ticket gives you a 10% discount when presented at the one of the three local op shops.”

In addition to the op shops having clothes for sale, there will also be Mother’s Day gifts for sale during the morning.

Tickets are available from the Pomona and District Community House or at the door. It is $8.00 for seniors, $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 16.

Price includes delicious morning tea, prizes, raffles, fun and entertainment. For more information call 5485 2427.

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Public Notice PLACE NAME PROPOSAL Naming of Cambroon Creek and Fritz Gully Sunshine Coast Regional Council Notice is given that the Minister for Environment and Resource Management is inviting public comment on the naming of an unnamed creek as Cambroon Creek and an unnamed gully as Fritz Gully in accordance with the Place Names Act 1994.

Queensland place name plan QPN1182, illustrating the location of Cambroon Creek and Fritz Gully, is available for public inspection at the Department of Environment and Resource Management Business Centre, Nambour Office, 52-64 Currie Street, Nambour; the Kenilworth Library, Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth; the Maleny Library, 5 Coral Street, Maleny and at the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Eddie De Vere Building, cnr Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.

Copies of the proposal plan can also be downloaded from Queensland Place Names at www.derm.qld.gov.au Enquiries regarding the proposed naming of Cambroon Creek and Fritz Gully should be directed to Mr Ross Norman, Senior Spatial Information Officer of the department by telephone on (07) 5451 2252 or by email at ross.norman@derm.qld.gov.au.

Individual submissions, in writing, in support of the proposal or against the proposal, may be lodged with the Regional Services Director, South East Region, Department of Environment and Resource Management, PO Box 573, Nambour Qld 4560 until 10 June 2011.

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Unopened, this device measures approximately 40cm long; 10 - 15cm wide; 6cm deep. The outside is inscribed: ‘Wrights Patent Demand Indicator’. Below this title is written - Reason MFG Co Ltd Brighton. Inside is a handwritten scale. Above the scale, there are two glass bulbs connected by a u-tube. At this point in time, one bulb is clear while the other contains what looks like a metal strip.

There is fluid with the system - though it doesn’t look like mercury. At the top of the casing, it looks like electrical wiring was once connected. So….the assumption is that this measured voltage/power.

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MARY VALLEY MARY VALLEY INC. NOTES APRIL 2011

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ary Valley Country facebook page. Check out the new facebook page for the Mary Valley created by Gympie Cooloola Tourism for the Mary Valley marketing committee - Mary Valley Country.

By interacting with this link, you can do your bit to promote the valley as a tourist destination with a range of fun outdoor activities.

It is easy to ‘come out to play’ with camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking, four-wheel-driving and horse riding available, just to name a few.

The Mary Valley marketing committee is developing a series of activity information sheets focussed on the abovementioned activities. These will be provided both in printed form and in digital versions to tourist operators and interest groups across South-East Queensland.

If they are popular, further activity sheets will be created.

UP-COMING EVENTS • Dagun Growers Markets. Elaine Bradley and an organising committee are planning to re-establish the Saturday Growers Market at Dagun Station. The launch date is Saturday 28 May. • 100 years Mary Valley Rail line. The 100th anniversary of the commencement of the Mary Valley Railway line is being planned for early July 7-8. The first sod was turned just north of Amamoor.

• Kenilworth Cheese, Wine and Food Festival. Come to Kenilworth on Easter Saturday 23 April, where from 7am you can indulge in all the best bounty of the renowned Mary Valley. This free and memorable farm-to-fork feast is a brilliant day for the whole family.

• Mary River Festival, Kandanga on Sat. 12 November.

• Crystal Waters monthly market every month; evening event every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Tourism update: The new Mary Valley map from Gympie Cooloola Tourism has been printed and an official release will be held in the Mary Valley shortly. It is the latest in the new suite of maps from GCT and now includes Kenilworth.

Membership: MVI is seeking new representatives for the Dagun, Kenilworth and Conondale areas.

MVI aims to help develop and promote the Mary Valley across tourism, community and business projects.

Communication is one of the group’s biggest strengths, and it has been credited with developing strong links between the towns of the valley, as well as promoting among residents a willingness to get involved in issues outside their own areas. Contact president Graham Miller on 5446 0100 or email secretary@themaryvalley.com.au

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MARY VALLEY BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Business and community groups are urged to spread the word to get all entries in the online local business and community directory up to date.

It can be found at www.themaryvalley.com.au Once this is done, Mary Valley Inc can proceed with the publication of a hard copy of the directory to be delivered throughout the valley free of charge.

If you would like to update your business details, or if your business or community group is not yet listed, contact MVI secretary Kaili Parker-Price on 0447 053 244 or email secretary@themaryvalley.com.au

Job advertised for Mary Valley sport coordinator

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he Mary Valley is looking for a local sport and recreation coordinator. Advertisements will be posted next week to find the right person for the job to work closely with local sporting organisations.

The position is funded by the Department of Communities, Local Sport and Recreation Jobs Plan Funding program and was successfully obtained by community networking organisation Mary Valley Inc. Clubs from across the Mary Valley who have expressed interest in being the first to be involved in the program include the Kandanga Tennis Club, Conondale Pool Committee, Far-A-Way Endurance Riders Association, Mary Valley Recreational Trails Association, Valley Rangers Soccer Club, Imbil and District Amateur Swimming Club, Kandanga Bowls Club, Kandanga and District Amatueur Swimming Club and the Kenilworth Bowls Club.

Over three years many sporting groups will move through the program, and Mary Valley Inc hopes to eventually provide this beneficial program to more than 20 organisations.

“We are looking for an organised person with good knowledge of the sport and recreation industry, someone who will increase the capacity of sporting organisations and can communicate with local community organisations and government,” project manager Julie Worth said.

The sports coordinator will be directed by a panel of representatives of each of the participating clubs, and MVI will oversee the project as the sponsoring body.

Mrs Worth said the new position was timely as the Mary Valley marketing committee, a sub-committee of MVI, was rolling out the Mary Valley Country campaign which focused on the “come out to play” theme.

The funding coup adds to a string of successful projects conducted by MVI over the past couple of years.

For information about the sport coordinator role, contact Julie Worth on 5484 3195.

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THE HEALING HANDS OF LYNN JANNIDES

ocally based at Amamoor, Lynn Jannides is a naturally gifted healer, medical intuitive and one of God’s lightworkers, who has been blessed with healing hands ever since she was a small child.

Many times she tried to dismiss this intangible, unsought gift, but it is her calling and life purpose to share healing energy that may help sick children, teenagers and adults in non intrusive, gentle sessions.

Lynn’s healing hands have assisted critically ill children not responding to medical treatments and released general wellbeing in adults and children.

Since February 2011, Lynn is offering a new home visit healing service in the Mary Valley area, specifically to make it easy for mums with sick children who can’t be moved or have no transport.

A large part of her focus is directed towards women’s health issues and she is experienced in helping mothers suffering pre and post-natal depression because they can be helped... “there is a light at the end of that tunnel and a woman can then move on from crippling emotions and ill-health, and reconnect with their baby fully.”

Other symptoms of distress in young babies range from not thriving and being underweight, to excessive crying and suffering reflux, ear infections, asthma, allergies and chest infections.

Lynn has helped many, many children with health problems, injuries, painful conditions, behavioural conditions and low immune system.

“You will be pleasantly surprised how quickly your child responds to these natural healings, and depending on the severity, one to three treatments maybe all that is needed,” says Lynn.

As well as rearing six children, Lynn is a Reiki Master, certified Louise Hay “Heal Your Life” teacher, and she does crystal light therapy.

Her mobile healings are only available Tuesday and Thursday for children’s home visits; while Monday and Wednesday are for adult and teenage healings at Lynn’s place, along Harrys Creek Road, Amamoor.

Fridays are set aside for health and wellbeing counselling and comprise one and half hour sessions.

To make your health future better and brighter for yourself and those you care about, please call Lynn on 07 5484 3520. Or for more info and personal testimonials, refer to http://www.ntpages.com.au/thehealinghands

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he next Belli Old-Time Dance, featuring the Sunshine Swing Band, will be held on Saturday 14 May, starting at 7.30pm. A fun night of old-time dancing for all the family. Entry fee; $12 per adult, $5 for high-school students; children are free. Supper is included with all the trimmings, as well as lucky-door prizes. Belli Hall is located at 1170 Kenilworth Road. For information ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit our website at www.bellihall.com Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will again be hosted at Belli Hall on Thursday 26 May 2011 from 9.30am. This important Cancer Council fundraiser needs your support so we are asking for donations of craft, homemade jams, chutneys, cakes, etc and plants for our ‘bring and buy’ stall. Lots of raffle prizes, stalls and entertainment are all part of the fun, so mark this date in your diary. For enquiries and donations ring Margaret on 5447 0175.

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Bush-Dancing Family Fun on the Deck

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rystal Waters’ rural setting near Conondale provides the perfect venue for the Great Aussie Bush Dance.

On Easter Saturday 23 April, local Hinterland band ‘Mama Syb and the Bush Rats’ will be hosting the Crystal Waters Community Co-operative monthly “Live on the Deck” series. “Bush dancing is for the whole family”, explains Mama Syb. “Early in the evening we’ll run through some simple dances for the kids like the “Heel and Toe Polka” and “Rig-a-jig-jig”, and later on we’ll pick up the pace, and see who can keep up!”

The ‘Bush Rats’ are made up of very talented local Hinterland musicians. John Wright (a folkie from way back) teaches bush dancing in the Children’s Festival at the Woodford Folk Festival. John will be calling the dances.

Also Mark Finter (‘The Chardonnay Sippers’ on mandolin and guitar), Paul Cannon (banjo and guitar), Russell Gibbard (bass guitar), Tom Nealson (piano and vocals) and of course Mama Syb on the fiddle.

Be sure not to miss this great family night out. Food and soft drinks will be available from 6.00pm, BYO alcohol. Entry is $15 or $12 concession/Co-op members, kids 16 and under free. Bunkhouse and camping accommodation is available contact Eco Caravan Park: 5494 4550 or for more information contact Tom on 5494 4590, email: tombow51@hotmail.com or www.crystalwaters.org.au

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OUR COMMUNITY CONONDALE RODEO PRINCESS WINNERS

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DINGO CREEK JAZZ and BLUES LABOR DAY WEEKEND

t is on again, the award winning Dingo Creek Wine, Jazz and Blues Festival! It will be held at 265 Tandur Traveston Rd, over the Labour Day Long Weekend 30 April and 1 May 2011 and funds raised benefit SIDS and Kids Queensland.

Mark your calendar now for a sensational weekend filled with wonderful jazz, blues, fine wine, fabulous food, beer, spirits and camping. As John Morrison said “Bring your sleeping bag and enjoy it the whole weekend... There is nothing like it anywhere”.

The musical line up for the 2011 event will provide you with the very best of musicians including: Janet Seidel Trio with Janet Seidel, Dave Seidel and Chuck Morgan, John n Saturday 9 April the Conondale Hall was full to Morrison (the “Mayor of Swing City”), Jacki Cooper, Willy capacity for the Annual Rodeo Princess Dance. Qua and the new Super Duck, Ian Beddows, Dave Ades, People came from near and far to see 17 young ladies John Whyte, Wil Sarrgison, Dave Sanders, Max Stowers, from our local community contest the Junior, Intermediate John Nicol, the Police Band of Blue, Blind Lemon, Jamie and Senior Sections. Judges commented that it was very Lockhart, the detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band along with other great artists. hard to choose a winner.

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The night was attended by the National Rodeo Assoc.

Rodeo Queen of Australia, Bobby Jo Blake, and the winners for 2011 were: Audrey Torielle for the Junior, Sarah Peters for the Intermediate, and Jessie Fyfe-Farrell took out the Senior Rodeo Princess for 2011. Other special awards on the night went to Ella Daffin, Bethany Lanham, Tara Ferriday, Hannah Percy and Charlotte Goulton. Congratulations to all the girls for having a go and for making one of Conondale’s biggest social events a huge success. Music for the night was provided by Sneaky Pete and his band, who had everyone on their feet the entire night.

Day passes $60 per person until 29 April and at the gate $65. Children under 14 years are free. Book your ticket by phoning Marg on 07 5485 1731 or send an email to dingocrkwines@bigpond.com or book online with secure Pay Pal, visit www.dingocreek.com.au

After such good times from the dance, the Conondale Bush Racing Assoc has had to make the difficult decision to postpone the Easter Saturday Rodeo.

2011 was going to see the Rodeo move to Green Park, Conondale, but unfortunately the grounds cannot be brought up to National Rodeo Assoc. standard in time, so the committee will continue to work with the trustees of Green Park, to ensure that the rodeo ground can get established and ready for a Conondale Rodeo in the future. So disappointment again this year, but rest assured the rodeo will be back in a place and format that can continue well into the future.

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Cooran state school news

ussies of the month A child from each class at Cooran State School is selected for outstanding citizenship to become the ‘Aussie of the month’. They receive a certificate on Parade and are invited to have High Tea with the Principal.

The Principal Mrs McFadzean stated that this is just one of the many ways that we celebrate our successes at Cooran State School. The children came to the High Tea and enjoyed lamingtons, melting moments and Tim Tams while discussing their classroom activities and hobbies. A wonderful time was had by all!

Free Breakfast Each Thursday morning the Cooran State School Parents and Citizens prepare a nutritious breakfast for the children.

This practice came about because teachers found that more and more children were coming to school without breakfast.

Waste Minimisation program. Do the Right Thing, Use the Right Bin’ Cooran State School was one of 151 successful applicants to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DERM) “Do the Right Thing, Use the Right Bin” primary school project. Students at Cooran will soon be reducing waste in their school and learning about recycling and waste minimisation. As part of the project, Cooran State School has received six new 120 litre wheelie bins and lids for recycling, classroom and office paper recycling bins, composting buckets, and stickers and promotional items.

Introducing new waste minimisation systems at Cooran school offers the opportunity to reduce overall waste generation, educate on proper waste reduction practices and instill a sense of leadership and responsibility in young people.

Following the ‘whole school approach,’ DERM has partnered with the Department of Education and Training (DET) to introduce full waste minimisation systems into schools in the Year of Environment and Sustainability 2010. The “Do the Right Thing, Use the Right Bin” project will work towards the existing Queensland Government commitment to expand the number of environmentally sustainable Earth Smart Science (ESS) primary schools to 1000 over the next three years and reduce waste in schools by 50% by 2012.

Skipping breakfast can diminish mental performance.

Breakfast helps learning, as you are better able to pay attention and are more interested in learning.

This year Pomona IGA has come to the party and is sponsoring the breakfast by donating the food each Thursday for this event. This breakfast is also supplemented by produce from the school’s edible garden.

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Asa Broomhall headlines at Cooroy Fusion

ooroy’s biggest annual celebration of culture, art, environment, health and music – the inaugural Cooroy Fusion – has a trump card: Asa Broomhall.

The internationally renowned rock, folk and blues performer will be the headline act at the festival on Saturday 21 May. Cooroy Community Precinct Manager, Tracey King said Cooroy Fusion will be a free, all day celebration of food, fun and community.

“The entire Mill Place precinct will be alive with entertainment, workshops, stalls and rides,” Ms King said.

“The event will kick off at 9am with a full program of activities across a range of venues and interests. There will be something to suit every age and every taste.”

Ms King said the big drawcard for the festival was of course having international rock and roots performer, Asa Broomhall (pictured top left) return to Cooroy where he grew up for this special event.

“Asa’s dynamic live show has taken him from local venues and festivals to major international performances in the USA, Canada and the UK,” Ms King said.

What’s on the agenda?

IN THE OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATRE: • Dr. Eve Buscombe will start proceedings with a traditional Welcome to Country, followed by the Gubbi Gubbi dancers with a powerful display of song and dance guaranteed to leave a lasting impression as a truly enriching cultural experience.

MEANWHILE… • The Sunken Courtyard will host a writer’s tent featuring author talks, literary discussion and book readings • The Butter Factory Arts Centre will house an exhibition and art workshops.

• Cooroy Community Gardens will be demonstrating organic food growing and gardening and crop rotation will be the focus of a permaculture workshop.

• There will be more music in the amphitheatre, children’s acting, drawing and face painting workshops and so much more that we can’t fit it into this article.

Cooroy Fusion has been made possible with generous sponsorship from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Bendigo Bank, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the Cooroy Rag. For more details about becoming a sponsor or participating in the Cooroy Fusion programme email Liz at Cooroy Library, liz.bleechmore@sunshinecoast.gov.au or phone 5454 9000.

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COOROY VIEW CLUB

IEW stands for Voice Interests and Education of Women. Our luncheons and socials are a good way of supporting our members, meeting new friends.

Last month 20 friends and members of Cooroy VIEW Club gathered for coffee at “Maison de Provence” in Cooroy for our March social. It was a great morning with lots of lovely chatter and marvellous pastries, coffee and tea.

Our next luncheon meeting will be at Cooroy Hotel Function Rooms at 11am on Tuesday 10 May. Our guest speaker is Chloe Newman from “Integrated Living ” then our June luncheon will be on Tuesday 14 June with guest speaker Jan Saunders from “Gallipoli Medical Research”.

Together we raise much needed funds for the SMITH Family and in particular the learning for life program.

• The best of new and emerging young musicians and bands from AMPED will fire up the stage from 1pm. Their performances will range from rock to hip hop and pop, with a blend of acoustic originals.

For more information on our VIEW Club please contact President Grace Taylor on 5471 1364 or Lal Vider 5449 1902 or email reviere9@bigpond.com

• Once the stage has warmed up, Asa Broomhall will entertain with his mix of rock, folk and blues and a dose of mischief.

The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity, helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

IN THE GREEN SPACE: • A variety of food markets will be selling fresh produce and plants and food stalls will be offering richly brewed coffee, savoury snacks with a touch of Thai spice and Dutch pancakes, waffles, fruit and ice-cream.

• The real treat will be tasty bushfood creations crafted by Dale Chapman, our locally renowned bushfood chef.

ALSO IN THE GREEN SPACE: • There will be a focus on health and wellbeing for those interested in a mor.e peaceful start to the weekend.

• Join in the tai chi, yoga, healing and health workshops.

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS

19 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth | Ph 07 5446 0222 BRET 0425 248 994 or TONIA 0407 135 797

Tonia Murtagh

Bret Lashmar

BOXSELLS kenilworth@boxsells.com.au | www.boxsells.com.au

BROOLOO – WATER IN ABUNDANCE – 5.2 ACRES – THREE BEDROOM HOME – Price $355,000

Flat acreage with a semi permanent creek and a great well. The three bedroom, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge is constructed with steel frames and polished timber floors. The gardens are fantastic with shady trees and a great verandah that allows you to relax and look over the property. The property is fenced into four paddocks with areas to exercise your horse on flat ground. There’s also is a rustic little cabin which has a verandah over the creek. Plus a 2-bay lockable garage with additional 3-open storage bays. Carport on the back of the house and a handy garden shed for the mower. Situated between Kenilworth and Imbil in a quiet area not far from the State Forest.

BROOLOO – ECO FRIENDLY TWO BEDROOM HOME ON ½ ACRE – Price $290,000

Delightful two bedroom eco friendly home overlooking Brooloo with views of the distant ranges. The home is only six months old and is designed to make the most of the cooling breezes in summer and the warming sun in winter. It has solar panels that are linked to the grid to minimize your electricity bill. The home is constructed of Hardiplank with polished bamboo flooring and a fabulous north facing deck. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a large lounge, dining and kitchen area that flows onto the covered deck.

There is a 2 bay carport and several water tanks.

KENILWORTH – 35 ACRES- RIVER FRONTAGE- RENOVATED 4 BRM HOME – Price $1,200,000

A remarkable grazing property with excellent location one klm from the township of Kenilworth. Town water and sewerage connected. Blue chip Mary River frontage and lush pastures with an abundant water supply. Properties of this standard rarely come onto the market, a great opportunity for buyers seeking perfection. Four bedrooms plus sleepout. Separate office with broadband connection, ensuite and walk-in robe. New kitchen with walk-in pantry, stylish family bathroom... a well designed home with large living areas. Large deck with north-east aspect. Outstanding views of the surrounding ranges and the majestic Mary River. This estate is well suited to grazing or horticulture. Totally usable block... fenced into six paddocks off central laneway. Two wells, 500 metres of 2” water main plus domestic pumping License. Several farm sheds, vehicle accommodation and cattle yards. This beautiful property is presented for sale in immaculate condition and located only 1km from Kenilworth township.

BROOLOO – ONE OF THE LAST LARGE LAND HOLDINGS CLOSE TO KENILWORTH – Price $2,950,000

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468 acres of the best creek flats and rolling hills! Separated into FIVE TITLES! Only five minutes to Kenilworth. Bitumen road frontage. Permanent creek.

Numerous good dams. Stockyards. Colorbond machinery shed 200m2 of space. Well suited to grazing ... with rich fertile soil. Several beautiful private home-sites.

Auctioneers • Livestock Agents • Livestock Transport

Livestock 0428 136 893 Terry & Lolie Murtagh • Stock Transport 0428 711 102 Clinton Murtagh

April 20, 2011 | Eumundi: Calf sales every Monday • Cattle sales every 2nd Tuesday

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Katie

Janet

Kenilworth Realty

7 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth 5446 0164 Fax 5446 0742 Email kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com or visit www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

Carol Gilmour

0417 603 451

RENTALS AVAILABLE FROM $220 p/wk Please call our office to discuss.

Built to last well! ☼ Kenilworth $299,000

High on the block and taking in those great rural views is this lovely Queenslander with all the character and charm. 11ft (3.4m) ceilings, wide polished floor boards, tongue and groove walls and wood heater. There are two large bedrooms plus sleepout and sunroom. The rear yard has an aviary/chook pen and storage shed. Parking and storage are under the home.

The block is 1373m2 with plenty of room for the children and pets to play. Currently it is rented out and returning $265 pw rent and would be ideal for the investor.

Inspections by appointment.

“Birdsong” tranquil hide-a-way Kenilworth ☼ $725,000

This stunning and relaxing property says tranquility, it is a hidden wonderland nestled at the bottom of the Bluff, with views and well established gardens with tall shade trees. Take in a relaxing walk or some time out within the peaceful meditation room which is set in the gardens above the stony creek-bed.

The separate bedroom wing and main living areas are connected by timber walkways. The main deck comes off the living area and there is a central stone open fireplace to set the scene. The Mediterranean-style ‘rock and timber’ studio is located at the rear of the property and is currently used as an artist retreat; ideally you could use it for extra accommodation. There is much to see here and enjoy especially if you like your privacy, birdlife and space.

Waterfront property in town ☼ Imbil $429,000

Smack bang in town! Beautiful 17 acres Kenilworth ☼ $360,000

You won’t often find small acreage allotments right in the heart of town and backing onto state forest! This rare 17 acre allotment is fully fenced with quality pastures and a lovely dam in the middle. Onsite is a 12m x 6m open shed plus a 10m x 6m livable shed which runs on a small solar power system and generator. There is a 5000 gallon rainwater tank and composting toilet system.

This property is great for that escape weekender or ideal while you build your home. If you enjoy horse riding, motor bike riding or mountain bike riding this has your name on it! All inspections are by appointment and won’t disappoint.

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There are endless opportunities with this property! A 1012m2 block commercially zoned and features a shopfront that is currently being rented out. There’s a studio located directly behind the shop. The residence has tongue and groove walls, ensuited bathroom and large built-in robes to one of the bedrooms.

Renovated in a modern style, there are elegant polished floors and beautiful leadlight feature windows. Peaceful tropical gardens wind down to front onto Yabba Creek - perfect for fishing or just relaxing. Rent out the cottage and the shop or rent them separate - this property allows for your imagination.