Mary Valley June 23 2010 Vol. 20 No.11

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Features KENILWORTH Kenilworth - RV Friendly Town Kenilworth State College_____ 3 Kenilworth RSL news Kenilworth Art Celebrates!____ 4 Historical article Kenilworth Pony Club news___ 5 Kenilworth Quilt & Craft Show____ 7 MARY VALLEY Mary Valley RSL meeting Mary Valley Art Festival________ 6 MV Renewal meeting_________ 10 Reality Bites 2010 “Cool Schools” challenge_____ 11 MV Photography Club news_ _ 15

OUR COMMUNITY MV Economic Action Plan_ __ 8 Wellington’s Way Julie Walker Newsletter_ ______ 12 Imbil Police Briefs______________ 13 Dagun gets “Mobilised”_____ 14 WED wrap up_ _____________ 15 MV Traders ads___________ 11-14 Boxsells Real Estate________ 10-11 Kenilworth Realty_____________ 20

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Our front cover is a layout of photos from a magnificient quilt made by Suki Perel.

It took her over 12 months to finish this quilt.

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Chris, Glenda, family and staff welcome new owners Peter, Lee and their family to the Imbil community.

Come join Peter & Lee, Chris & Glenda and the staff for a meet ‘n greet and farewells.

Congratulations JULIENE on winning the Milo competition and taking home the autographed Michael Clarke Cricket Bat!

Celebrate on Saturday 26 June at the shop!

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he Kenilworth Hall Committee is awaiting confirmation of recognition of Kenilworth as an RV (Recreational Vehicle) Friendly Town from the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia.

Initially the process began many months ago when the Hall Committee installed a dump point (where RV’s can safely empty their toilet cassettes) in the town for the benefit of visiting RV people, also being aware that it was a prerequisite of the RV Friendly Town status. At that time there was no dump point within the entire then Maroochy Shire Council area, and it was due to the negotiation by the Hall Committee with the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) and the Shire Council that the point was installed.

CMCA provided, at no cost, the actual equipment, but the Hall Committee covered the cost of connection to our sewage system. This proved to be a very expensive exercise for the Hall Committee, and one for which we received no financial support from Council or any other source. This was followed by the Hall Committee installing additional power and water points for the benefit of the RV travellers. Because of the popularity of the showgrounds as a friendly and efficiently run area, recognition as an RV Friendly Town therefore became a natural progression.

Thanks must go to Councillor Paul Tatton for his assistance in progressing the application through the Regional Council offices.

Perusal of the magazine of the CMCA shows there are few recognised RV Friendly towns on the coastal strip of Queensland – the western shires have long recognised the financial benefit to their communities. When our wait is over the Hall Committee is confident that Kenilworth and its community will continue to show its friendly face to these visitors on six wheels and more. Go to http://www. cmca.net.au/ for further information.

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ast student Elena Ryan was on hand recently to present leadership badges to members of the Year 7 class at Kenilworth State Community College.

Elena attended primary school at Kenilworth leaving in Year 7 to attend Noosa District High for her secondary education. Elena gave an inspiring and entertaining speech to the assembly reminiscing about her time at Kenilworth and school in general. Elena has represented Australia as a Youth Ambassador at a World Sustainability Forum and has spent a year in Kenya on a 35 000 acre ranch. She is currently finishing her first semester at the University of Queensland studying international law.

KSCC has high standards for our leaders and as such each recipient of a leadership badge has to consistently demonstrate leadership capabilities in the following areas: • behaviour that is a role model both in and out of the classroom, • positive interpersonal relationships, • behave with integrity and responsibility • able to communicate effectively in groups and with others.

Four of our year 7 students consistently demonstrate these traits and we would like to congratulate and announce our student leaders to date: Braedyn Pffiefer, Tara Ferriday, Delaney Hoyes and Kimberley Allen.

Students of Year 7 were all given the criteria for leadership and each were given an interview with Principal Sue Brieschke to discuss their results and areas that they could improve or work on. Each student still has a chance to become a student leader with further opportunities for recognition of student leaders happening late in Term Three.

The morning ended on a tuneful note with our wonderful school band ending proceedings. Our new school leaders and their parents then enjoyed morning tea with school Principal, Sue Brieschke and our special guest Elena Ryan.

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KENILWORTH RSL SUB-BRANCH GOOD NEWS

he Mary Valley Hinterland now has a new R.S.L. subbranch to help serving our ex-service personnel and wonderful community. Yes, after months of work and lobbying and the help of the general community, we have been reinstated as a fully fledged R.S.L. in our own right.

Our address remains the same - P.O. Box 128, Kenilworth 4574, so if you have any suggestions you wish to send, please feel free to drop us a line or two.

Chas Morris, our secretary, has been working his “welsh tail” off, jumping through the beauracratic hoops to win us our new status. I’m sure his beloved “red dragon” has given him the strength and courage to wade his way through the mire of paperwork (old and new), to achieve this status.

From the interim-committee and those who have stepped up and joined, to achieve our goal, we send our thanks and hope for their continued hard work! There is still a lot of hard work to be done and we are still asking for new members, serving or ex-service people to help out with the tasks ahead of us. I’m sure that there are plenty out there in our community who can and will come forward!

2010 tutors include: John Wilson (NSW) Oils - John Corby [NSW] Oils - Ross Paterson (VIC) Watercolour - Sandra Temple Gouache - Jenny Kelly Acrylics - Barry and Lucy McCann (NSW) Watercolour - Karol Oakley Pastel - Gail Higgins Pastel Brett Jones Graphite - Terry Lewitzka (SA) Oils and Water based oil.

To quote noted pastel artist Maxine Thompson who has tutored around Australia, “the Kenilworth workshops were the highlight of my teaching career”.

Classes are held annually in a variety of media at the Kenilworth Community College. It is a truly picture perfect setting. The R&R day gives our artists the chance to either hone the skills they have learnt in the previous two days or go off exploring this stunningly beautiful area.

Within an hour drive from Kenilworth you can discover the beautiful Hinterland and go to Maleny, Eumundi or get a coastal feel in Noosa. For those who don’t feel like a drive, you can walk in the country or National Parks as we have walking tracks close to town.

The full programme for the Kenilworth Celebrates! Festival lasting nine days is available on the website www. kenilworthcelebrates.org.au and includes:

Peter and I, had the honour of being invited to the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce meeting and hope that we can attend many more meetings, so that we can have a better understanding of the work they do and projects that the RSL sub-branch can help them with to help the community.

Friday 24 September evening: preview night for the 13th annual Kenilworth Art exhibition/competition and announcement of the winner $15,000 Kenilworth Art Prize. Also the LGI – Arts Council Trophy with a $2000 cash prize donated by Landfill Gas Industries and a beautiful trophy created by Peter Farkus especially for Kenilworth Celebrates!

It might be a bit early at this stage, but we would like to plant the seeds, that there will be a Rememberance Day commemoration this November 11th. and hope we can get a good turn out. Tea, coffee and beverages will be available, with small nibbles also on hand.

Saturday 25 September: the poets breakfast, street entertainment, opening of the wildlife art exhibition, bikers art, music in the vineyard and art and craft markets. The poets return at 1pm for the all new “Poets at Play”.

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KENILWORTH One of The Earliest Community Organisations

it is claimed that it has more than justified its existence.

There was a net profit of £230. This has been transferred to the profit and loss appropriation account, bringing the total to £709. The directors do not propose to recommend a dividend this year, but propose to transfer £500 to a reserve account”. Published on page 3 in The Courier Mail, Thursday April 5, 1934.

The Kenilworth Farmers’ Co-operative Store building is still in use today as Lasting Impressions Gallery. To learn more about the living history of the district you may visit the Kenilworth Museum any Sunday between 10am and 2pm.

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he Kenilworth Farmers’ Association was established at a public meeting chaired by Mr Duncan Beattie with Mr J.C. Hassall acting as scribe on October 2, 1901.

This association managed the building of their Assembly Hall (now Gheerulla Hall) in 1907, the establishment of the cemetery in the same year and the development of the Kenilworth Farmers’ Co-operative Stores in Eumundi, Brooloo and Kenilworth in later years. Local people purchased scrip in the association which then gave them a discount on purchases at the various outlets.

The Brisbane Courier report in the Country News section on page 7 in February 11, 1933 edition noted that “The Kenilworth Farmers’ Co-operative Society, trading as general merchants at Eumundi, recently bought an allotment at Kenilworth and a building has been erected which will be used as a depot for the society’s business activities there.” (Historical Note: Tanner’s store, the bakery, the butcher shop and the garage were well established in the township by 1933).

Kenilworth Trivia Question: Why was the Top Cafe so named? For the answer - ask anyone living here in the 1950’s or come to the Kenilworth Museum on Sunday.

Photo left: Ed Sims parked outside the Kenilworth Farmers’ Co-operative Store in one of Sims Bros trucks in the 1930’s.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth and District Historical Association Inc.

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KENILWORTH PONY CLUB news

muster was held on the terribly windy and cold 11 June where we welcomed new member Winona and her pony Hokey Pokey. Members learnt that some horses and ponies don’t like windy weather. Members also had a full day of flatwork, theory and sporting sessions to keep them occupied and warm. Once again we were provided with wonderfully warm, sustaining food by Linda McClay from our canteen.

Both Ella Skoupy and Jessie Falconer headed north to Maryborough to participate in the Burnett Region’s Young The business was soon operational and on February 27 the Rider School for the long weekend whilst three brave following year the Courier Mail reported “Early this morning souls headed out to the Caloundra Gymkhana. Sonia thieves broke a side window of the Kenilworth store of Law finally has her horse back, LJ, and rode in the Seniors the Kenilworth Farmers’ Co-operative Society, entered section to place in 7 of the 10 events with the other two the building, and stole stock, mostly foodstuffs. People members riding well with Rachael Law placing 3rd overall living near the store saw a light moving about early this in the 16 years group and Romy McCullough 4th in the morning, but attached little importance to the incident. competitive 11 years group. Bret Lashmar also recently Mr. E. Brown, the manager, discovered the robbery. competed at the Mt Gravatt One Day Event on Rusty The annual report of the Kenilworth Farmers’ Co-operative placing 7th overall. Well done to all members.

Association, which trades as general merchants at A number of our riders have also competed at the Maleny Eumundi and Kenilworth, shows that the year was a fairly Show. Congratulations Jessie Falconer, Maddison Martin satisfactory one, the cash sales having increased on those and Rachael Law for braving wet and cold conditions. of the previous year by £1288. Credit sales increased by £1123, making a total increase of £2411. Despite the A large contingent of members are eagerly awaiting the increase in credit sales, there has been a reduction in the Zone 6 camp being held 29 June to 2 July. book debts. A branch was established at Kenilworth, and

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MARY VALLEY Artists take up challenge for Mary Valley project

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colour palette of browns, ochres and blues with uplifting purples has been provided to artists participating in an innovative Mary Valley project.

Paintings are flooding the Imbil Post Office for the “Mary Valley Alive” 10/10 collaborative piece which will be unveiled at the Mary Valley Art Festival running from the 8 to 11 July.

Artistic director Heinke Butt said the project celebrated the annual festival’s 10th anniversary but as importantly, it celebrated the elements of the Mary Valley and its coveted country lifestyle.

“This project has pushed our artists out of their comfort zone,” Ms Butt said.

“We gave them a limited colour palette and we also specified the size of their paintings. But they rose to the challenge and it is mind blowing what they have come up with.” The artists do not know what the final concept will look like, except that 130 paintings, each approximately eight inches square, are being prepared in four different colour palettes.

The collaborative project is a feature of the art festival, and will be displayed alongside entries in the regular exhibition.

The arts festival will kick off at the Imbil Public Hall on July 8 with an official gala award presentation opened by radio personality Jamie Dunn. In total more than $5000 will be awarded to artists who enter the prestigious festival.

The festival was originally a section of the Mary Valley Show and split away from the annual show day when it outgrew the pavilion, but it remains a Mary Valley Show Society event.

The lucrative festival’s open award has $1000 in prize money. Other categories offering $400 in prize money include landscape, novice, human form and the acquisitive abstract and miniature categories.

A standard addition to the program is now the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Borumba Deer Park and announced on the third and last day of the fest, accompanied by a wine and cheese celebratory closing of the event.

Inquiries to mvartfest@gmail.com or phone Jan Watt on 0437 733 383.

Photo left: Artistic director Heinke Butt unwraps paintings for the Mary Valley Art Festival collaborative project.

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he Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Circle has conducted its annual Quilt Show in the Kenilworth Hall on the Queen’s Birthday weekend to display the output of their very talented members.

103 quilts and 12 wall hangings were displayed in the hall.

There were six stalls: Gympie Patchwork - Cooroy Drapery - Van Cootens Drapery from Howard - Palmwoods Patchwork and Quilters - Gwen Hirsch Papercraft - and of course a stall for Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Circle work.

The circle currently counts 19 active members.

A canteen was offering hot drinks, home made cakes, as well as pumpkin, pea and ham soup, curried chicken and bengall stew with rice.

People’s choice on the Challenge was Ruth Dearden.

The circle ladies were given a piece of material from which they were asked to make an article.

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Approximately 350 people attended the show over the two days.

If you wish to join this creative circle of ladies you can get in contact with the president Olive Hassall on 07 5446 0131 or email olive.hassall@ bigpond.com Photo below: the new floor coverings in the main entry to the Kenilworth complemented the Petals and Paws decorations by the Kenilworth Quilt and Craft Group for their annual Quilt Show held on 12 and 13 June. A grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund enabled the installation of the internal vinyl flooring and the tiling on the outside entry. The floors in the supper room and kitchen areas will be completed within the next few weeks. Photo above left: quilt was made by the Quilt and Craft Group as a whole donated for the raffle prize.

Above right: Suki Perel’s quilt (see front cover)

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MARY VALLEY COMMUNITY and ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN 2010

nterested Mary Valley residents attended the recent 10 June launch of their *Action Plan which is available for the whole community to read in downloadable pdf from http://www.maryvalleyrenewal.org

*Extract page 6 “... In the post-dam era, the renewal team advocates for: - those who continue to be affected by Government decisions in relation to the dam proposal;

economic and environmental vision for the Mary Valley and broader Mary River catchment.

- adequate resourcing to rebuild community capacity; and

This process was greatly assisted by world-renowned community builder Peter Kenyon, and feedback from these meetings has been recorded and collated, and is now presented in a *Community and Economic Action Plan for the Mary Valley.

- a continuing voice in future decisions affecting the valley and the Mary River.

Community meetings were held throughout the Mary Valley from December 2009 to April 2010 to identify issues of concern, collect ideas and develop a shared social,

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MARY VALLEY A Tale of Two Rivers

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ichael Cathcart (photo left) - ABC National Bush Telegraph presenter and historian is coming to the hinterland as guest of the Reality Bites literary nonficiton festival this year.

His book The Water Dreamers looks at the whole history of water in this driest of continents, Australia, from the first fleet’s fouling of the Tank Stream to Sturt’s obsession with an imaginary inland sea and how those dreamers have influenced the way we think about water today. He’ll be talking to two authors who’ve travelled the length of two rivers: the Murray and the Mary.

Chris Hammer, a journalist who was tired of just reporting the environmental facts, got in his car and travelled the length of the Murray Darling system, from the Paroo to the river mouth that now does not flow to the sea. His book The River is a love song to the river and its people, both in danger of disappearing if we don’t so something now to halt its demise.

Our very own Steven Lang did the same journey, though somewhat shorter, from the head waters to the mouth of the recently reprieved Mary. His journey was on foot, but the destination was the same - a narrative to capture the imagination and forge our resolve to think about our rivers in a new way. His book A Strong Brown God is the story of that journey.

Michael Cathcart will also present a literary lunch at the Boathouse restaurant down on the Noosa River. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to see an hear Michael talk about his extraordinary new book.

The festival is held in Cooroy, the heart of the hinterland, in and around the environs of the brand new Cooroy Library, with a series of sessions at Embiggen Books, Noosaville, literary lunches at the Boathouse restaurant on the Noosa River, and a book launch at Berkelouw’s in Eumundi.

Festival opens with a free event on 23 July and continues over two consecutive weekends until 1 August.

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YOGA AT BROOLOO Small group classes held in a beautiful space amongst the trees in Brooloo. All that is needed is that you are breathing to do yoga! Call Maureen 5484 5848

HORSE GIVEAWAY Giveaway: Horse to good home - very quiet. Phone Dave 0427 779 618

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ary Valley students are on a bid to help the environment, win prizes and save their parents money all at the same time.

The schools of Dagun, Amamoor, Kandanga and Imbil have embarked on the “Cool Schools Challenge” issued by community networking organisation Mary Valley Inc. MVI successfully gained funding under the Low Carbon Diet scheme through the State Department of Environment and Resource Management.

The group’s project coordinator Kaili Parker-Price has already visited the schools to get students motivated to benchmark their carbon footprint at home, and then undertake a “diet” over a month to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Mrs Parker-Price said the students displayed a good understanding of the issue of climate change and its impact on the earth and people’s lifestyles.

“Some of these schools are running programs already to monitor school energy usage and carbon dioxide emissions,” she said.

“I have seen worm farms, chicken runs and I have heard that Amamoor is hoping to get a straw bale pen next term. I believe the students really can make a difference in their habits at home – and we know that in the end that also means saving on our electricity bill.”

One family told how they turned off power points for the three months between bills and saved themselves $100 in the process, and some families already have solar systems for water or electricity.

MVI will record the data and identify the “green champion” of the valley – an individual - and the “coolest school”.

By taking the Low Carbon Diet, you can reduce your household carbon footprint by 2000 kilograms and make a real difference to our environment. Carbon emissions can be affected by energy and water usage, garbage choices and transport.

Whenever you turn on the lights, watch the television or go for a drive in the car, you are using energy that produces carbon dioxide. Too much of this and other greenhouse gases warms the planet and contributes to climate change.

Check out the website www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au for more tips and information, or phone Mrs Parker-Price on 0447 053 244.

Photo above: Climate smart students Kacey Sutton (left) and Kaden McClintock from Dagun State School check out the best ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

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bi Obi Road update I met with Main Roads Regional Manager Dennis Tennant early June and have been advised that work is now underway on the landslip site on the Obi Obi-Kenilworth Road.

It’s anticipated that workers will be on-site for a number of months to complete extensive terracing to secure the cliff, and carry out repair work on the road. The State Government has applied to the Federal Government for Natural Disaster Relief Funding to cover the costs of this urgent repair.

Work is to start at the top of the landslip with heavy earthmoving equipment creating terracing on the cliff-face.

Powerline Corridor update I continue to meet with landowners affected by the proposed Woolooga-Cooroy powerline, and present their concerns to the Government.

In Parliament I sought an extension of time for residents affected by the proposed Woolooga to Eerwah Vale power line to make submissions on Powerlink’s proposal.

I again advised the Government that Powerlink had failed to take up many offers by the community action committee (PAGE) to inspect an alternative corridor with PAGE representatives. The Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Stephen Robertson stated in Parliament that he could not grant an extension for submissions, saying that to do so would require an amendment to the Sustainable Planning Act. I also presented a number of petitions to Parliament requesting the House to intervene and have Powerlink withdraw their EIS for the proposed Woolooga to Cooroy South (Eerwah Vale) until proper and adequate studies are performed.

Nominate a worthy senior This community benefits greatly from the volunteer work provided by many seniors. The Premier’s Awards for Queensland Seniors provides an opportunity to nominate our outstanding senior volunteers.

The awards are open to all people aged 60 and over, who you consider to be making an outstanding contribution to the community through their volunteer work. This can involve volunteer work in a broad range of areas including arts, social welfare, education or health.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Brisbane during Seniors Week from August 14 to 22, with nominations closing on June 25. I have nomination forms in my office, or phone 1300 135 500 for information on nominations.

Queensland Week event funding Grant funding has been announced for community organisations and schools to support Queensland Week events being held in 2011.

Up to $10,000 per event is available to host a communityfocused event that reflects and celebrates what is great about Queensland. This can include festivals, barbecues or workshops with a Queensland theme.

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Applications are now open, and will close on September 3 2010. I have information and application forms available in my office in Currie Street, Nambour, or visit www. queenslandweek.qld.gov.au.

Meet me in Cooroy I will be holding my next Cooroy meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday, July 15, from 10am. Anyone who would like to meet with me can organise an appointment by contacting my Nambour office on 5441 6933.

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inter has finally hit us so it looks like it will be a cool one, so be sure to rug up and stay warm.

Gympie Regional Council approved a 17 lot subdivision on Imbil-Brooloo Rd, in the township of Imbil in May this year.

Congratulations to the incoming executive of the Imbil/ Mary Valley Scout group who were welcomed in at their AGM held on 24 May. I would like to wish them all the best for the upcoming 12 months. The scouts do a wonderful job with the youth of the area and also with our Christmas decorations every year.

I just recently attended a Disaster Management conference in the Burdekin Shire up North Queensland way. The conference was a great training experience for me and will assist me with my endeavours in the field of Disaster Management. I have been busy planning a training exercise over the past months, which will be in Tin Can Bay on 29 June, this exercise involved all the services of which I am involved. The exercise was along the lines that a major cyclone crossed the coast and 100s of people had to be evacuated from their homes. This training and experience will help all the associated agencies if there was to be a real life disaster. I have my thinking cap on as to what we might plan for next year and each year to follow.

The recent Micro-Chipping Day held on the 20 June was a huge success. Council hold a few of these events throughout the year and it is a wonderful way to get your pets micro-chipped at a reduced cost. Just remember to take your ID number along to Council so that your records can be updated. The important thing to note too, is that when you have your pet micro-chipped your registration with council is free.

The Mary Valley CWA women had a wonderful and successful International day at Imbil on Tuesday 8 June. Cheryl O’Dwyer was their guest speaker and told us all about her visits to Ireland and her talk was very informative.

The scarecrow competition is still in the pipeline so get those thinking caps on and we will let you know the details soon. Watch this space.

Cr Julie Walker 0437 543 035 • crjuliewalker@gmail.com

OUR COMMUNITY IMBIL POLICE BRIEFS

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s a Queensland drivers licence holder, you are required to promptly tell the Department of Transport and Main Roads of any medical condition that is likely to adversely affect your ability to drive safely.

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT

You must tell the Department as soon as a condition develops or if there will be a long term increase to an existing condition. You cannot wait until you renew your licence. You will need a medical certificate confirming your fitness to drive.

Your doctor may also recommend that your licence be subject to conditions.

Common conditions include blackouts or fainting, diabetes (early or late onset), epilepsy, eye problems (for example cataracts), hearing problems, heart disease, psychiatric disorders, sleep disorders and stroke. This list is not exhaustive and you should speak with your doctor on any condition. Your doctor will refer to the private and commercial medical standards for driving in the Assessing Fitness to Drive publication. These standards are recognised by all Australian drivers licence authorities.

Your doctor will provide advice on how your condition may affect your driving ability and how to manage it. However, the Department makes the final decision on your ability to hold a drivers licence. Your doctor may advise that you restrict your driving activity temporarily if your condition is only short term (e.g. after anaesthesia or a broken limb.) In this case, your drivers licence will not be affected and you do not need to report the condition to the Department.

You must promptly give your medical certificate to the Department if your doctor completes a medical certificate, stating that in their opinion – • you meet the medical standards for a drivers licence but with stated conditions; • your drivers licence should be subject to conditions that differ to the conditions already shown on your licence; • you are medically unfit to drive.

In most cases, having a medical condition will not stop you from driving. If your drivers licence has an “M” condition on it, you must carry your current medical certificate, drive in accordance with it at all times and produce it to a Police Officer if asked. Drivers aged 75 years or older must carry a current medical certificate, whether they have a medical condition or not.

If your doctor has given you advice and is concerned that it may be ignored, or they feel that your condition poses a risk to public safety, they are encouraged to tell the Department.

If you ignore your doctors’ advice and are involved in a crash, you may not be covered by insurance and there may be legal implications. You must comply with the conditions imposed on your licence or you may receive a $2000 penalty.

Terry Kennedy Sergeant

Bill Greer Senior Constable

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Flexilink taxi trials are pre-booked, scheduled runs between the following communities: Peachester to Beerwah; Glenview to Mooloolah; Conondale via Witta to Maleny; Buderim to Mountain Creek; Kunda Park to Mons; Cooroy to Pomona; and Boreen Point to Tewantin.

A one-way trip is $2 for adults and $1 for children/concession. Telephone 1300 511 163 for bookings.

Biodiversity photo competition Get your cameras ready as council zooms in on the variety of all living things in 2010—the International Year of Biodiversity.

Spot a local native plant or animal in your backyard, capture it on camera and enter it into council’s Backyard Biodiversity photo competition for a chance to win great prizes.

Entries close 30 June.

Computer and business courses A range of computer and business courses are available at Cooroy Library through Skill Centred.

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OUR COMMUNITY “Get Mobilised” at Dagun State School Monday 5 July at 6.30pm

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agun Community Group is delivering “Get Mobilised” over seven monthly sessions, thanks to funding provided through the Telstra Connected Seniors® program, created to help older Australians learn more about technology. This a series of free and interactive workshops which will help take the fear out of new technologies. Although intended to assist older people, all ages are invited to attend.

Each session covers two or three topics, and looking at different features. The workshops will generally follow a sequence, so attending each one will build up a good

Transport and Main Roads Notice to Motorists

Repair works begin on Obi Obi Road landslip The Department of Transport and Main Roads has started repair works on the Obi Obi Road landslip.

Obi Obi Road is currently closed between Coolabine Road and Hunsley Road following a landslip on 29 April 2010.

The department has completed geotechnical investigations at the site and has now started excavation works to remove unstable material and reshape the eroded slope. Once the site is stable, fallen material on the road will be removed and the necessary repair works carried out.

The safety of motorists is the department’s number one priority and the road will remain closed while repair works take place. Works are expected to be completed within a few months, weather permitting.

Alternate routes are available along Hunsley Road, Eumundi-Kenilworth Road and Maleny-Kenilworth Road.

The department has worked with Sunshine Coast Regional Council to carry out priority safety upgrade works on Hunsley Road to improve safety for motorists. It will continue to monitor the condition of Hunsley Road during the closure period.

Further information is available by calling the department’s Sunshine Coast office on 5313 8700 or emailing sunshinecoast.office@tmr.qld.gov.au.

The department thanks motorists and the local community for their patience during the closure period.

The first session in June covered some basic functions of mobile phones, such as locating special features, Menus and Settings, volume control and setting up your own contact list. In the next session (July), we will be looking at texting (sending SMS), ‘personalising’ some more features, and having an introduction to the internet and emails.

If you missed the first session, notes are available (contact Elaine – number below), and we will recap what has already been covered at the beginning of the next session.

Other topics to be covered over the series include: • The fundamentals of using a mobile phone, and understanding more about what else you can do with it.

• Taking photos and videos using mobile phones, and sending them to other people via phone or internet • Information search using your mobile phone • Communicating by using the internet and email • Organising your email “library”.

• Tips to help you avoid junk mail and protect your privacy online.

• Blogging and social networking • Shopping and banking online • Creating your own website - you can advertise your business, keep members up-to-date with your club’s latest events or share your digital photos with family and friends.

We’ll use some simple website design programs to build a professional-looking website in a few easy steps.

If you have any queries, please ring Elaine Bradley on 5484 3749.

BROOLOO GARAGE SALE Saturday 10 July and Sunday 11 July, 7am to 5pm, 71 Marroo Rd, Brooloo.

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Mary Valley Photography Club Excursion Day. We will be meeting at the first little park area just after you get past the Hastings Street shops. The park is on the left hand side. At 9am we will have a quick coffee and chat, (please byo coffee or there are a number of shops near by). From 9.15 to 9.30am everyone will head off with a short list of images to try and snap, together with your own creative photography of the area. At about 11am everyone will begin to finish up, grab some lunch and meet back in the starting park area, for some eats drinks and show time. We will have a couple of computers there to display a few photographs from everyone and I hope to have some little prizes to give out. The day should be finished up by about 12.30 to 1pm. Hope to see you there.

For those who live around Imbil, we will be meeting at the Imbil market park about 7.30 to 7.45am before heading off. If you have any questions about the day, please ring me on 0429 118 152 or 5484 5455 or email me bjstrainger@gmail.com

If you have any questions, or maybe even something that you or you think the club would like to do or learn, please dont hesitate to give me a call or send me an email.

Happy snapping!

Brett Watson Mary Valley Photography Club www.maryvalleyphotoclub.com 07 5484 5455 or 0429 118 152

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IMBIL - THREE COTTAGES ON SIX ACRES: The owner of this property has reduced the price so they can sell prior to June 30. This is your chance to secure a great investment or owner occupied property with your extended family or friends.

The property is located on the outskirts of Imbil and consist of six acres with three cottages.

The homes are all separately metered and there is a good bore servicing the three homes.

All three cottages are currently being rented out with a combined rental income of $560 per week. Two of the cottages are two bedrooms both have had renovations carried out and the third cottage is three bedrooms: still in need of renovations. The land is useable with two good dams. If you can’t get into the market place on your own then why not buy this property with some friends and share the total. If there were three friends then all you would need to contribute is a third of the costs to purchase. Inspections are by appointment. This price won’t be the same after June 30! Price: $490,000

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This unique home features three spacious bedrooms (all with built-ins) and polished wood floors to all living areas as well as the master bedroom. The master bedroom also features an ensuite, reverse cycle air conditioning and private balcony with views.

Bedroom two has a private balcony and also shares a two-way bathroom with the third bedroom. The kitchen, living and dining areas are open plan with reverse cycle air conditioning and a large deck leading off the living room. The galley style kitchen is very workable, has modern appliances and a breakfast bench. Beautiful views can be seen from the deck which is perfect for entertaining family and friends.

There is a large double lockup garage for plenty of storage and car accommodation and a sealed driveway for easy access. An office is located under the home which allows for some privacy while you work. This sort of property is a rare find in the Obi Obi Valley with its beautifully designed modern home, Obi Obi creek frontage and small acreage (1.8 acres) - all close to Kenilworth and Mapleton. Price: $470,000

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This property is set up for horses with a modern three bedroom brick home for the owners. A full size dressage arena plus seven internal paddocks - all with water as well as a 10m x 7m x 3.6m colorbond shed with two stables and drive through access for the horse trailer. There are two dams on the property plus three large rain water tanks for drinking supply. The front entrance has a security code gate allowing you your privacy and peace of mind while you are not at the property. The home has three bedrooms all with built-in robes and master bedroom with ensuite and air conditioning. The kitchen lounge and dining area are open plan with tiled floors for easy care. The 40 acres is a combination of cleared and bushy land which is fully fenced and well maintained. Exceptionally neat and tidy with minimal maintenance.

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