Seniors Today Sunshine Coast - 8th December 2021

Wednesday, 8 December, 2021

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Voices joined in harmony The Sunshine Coast’s Oriana Choir, presents Dancing Queen, 19-20 March at Venue 114, Kawana. Learn what its like to join a choir.

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Honour for Phil He was a star on stage with a guitar in his hand and now former Buderim resident Phil Emmanuel OAM will forever be remembered in his home town.

Sunshine Coast Council have honoured Phil, who died in 2018 at the age of 66, by naming the stage at the Buderim Village Park after him.

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Councillor Ted Hungerford unveiled the new plaque at an intimate ceremony with Phil’s family and close friends recently.

“Council received and approved an application to officially name this amphitheatre at Buderim Village Park the ‘Phil Emmanuel Stage’ and what a fitting tribute this is to such a dedicated musician who gave so much to so

many,” Cr Hungerford said.

“It’s recognition of Phil’s significant contribution to the local community through his music and mentoring of local artists.

“He also volunteered for several charities and cared deeply about the environment.”

Phil’s wife Amanda Emmanuel said

she was proud to see the stage dedicated to Phil.

“He was the happiest when he was on stage,” Amanda said.

“Phil really was the master of the guitar and tone. They used to call him ‘the tone master’. He used to make the guitar sing, he didn’t sing himself and he didn’t need to.

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Discovering life on water It’s summer in Queensland when thoughts turn to heading outside to enjoy the Coast and Waterways.

With a busy summer season expected the Boating Industry Association Ltd has launched its Discover Boating campaign.

BIA President Darren Vaux said interest in boating and the boating lifestyle remains strong and now was the time to build on this interest and keep the momentum going.

“BIA is spearheading a collaborative advertising campaign by industry, aimed at promoting participation in boating across Australia. Boating has proven a standout choice in leisure activity nationwide and we aim to keep it that way,” Vaux said.

“The BIA Discover Boating campaign is a three-month, multi-channel advertising campaign to promote participation in boating and the boating lifestyle to millions of people across Australia.

“Having a boat is a bit like having your own island. You choose where you go and when, and who goes with you, and you can do so in keeping with social distance rules while enjoying the boating lifestyle on our fabulous waterways.”

The campaign will highlight that boating is good for the body and mind; that being in, on or around water helps reduce stress and promotes a sense of wellbeing otherwise known as the “Blue Mind”.

The campaign connects people to the BIA’s Discover Boating website which is loaded with information for people new to boating, those returning and those who are already passionate about the lifestyle. People visiting Discover Boating will also find the new BIA Marketplace which is an aid to finding the boat of your dreams, accessories and services from trusted BIA members.

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The editor’s desk Summertime and hopefully the living is easy Welcome to the Summer edition of Seniors Today Sunshine Coast.

Thank you so much for embracing this publication and for taking this first trip around the seasons with Louisa and myself.

Here’s hoping we can all have a happy and healthy summer and Christmas season and that the relaxing of border restrictions allows us to see family (many for the first time in ages).

This issue is packed with lots of things to do and see and enjoy over the next few months as well as plenty of suggestions places and events to visit and walks to take as well as the usual health tips and stories.

As it’s their busy time of the year, Erle Levey looks at what it’s like to be in a choir, where it can take you and the friendships you can make.

Summer time and thoughts turn to hitting the waterways. boat share program or just hire one for a day.

The Discover Boating campaign will run across live and on-demand television, premium online video, online boating lifestyle sites, social media and digital marketing. The campaign goes through into the new year.

In Australia it is estimated that five million people go boating each year and there are more than 920,000 registered boats and countless non-registerable watercraft such as small paddle and sail craft.

Nationally, industry turnover is up 11 per cent on the previous year and employment up nine per cent.

For information on boating go to: discoverboating.com.au

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Garden columnist Kevin Redd introduces us all to some new plants to put in the garden this summer (I’ve taken his advice and bought some Rosellas which I was hoping to plant when this paper goes to press – maybe we will need some recipes for the fruit in the next issue!)

There is also some suggestions for summer reads (or they might make good Christmas presents) and the recipes this time around come from the new book by Jane and Jimmy Barnes.

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Real change to chew over Following the successful National Congress on Food, Nutrition and the Dining Experience in Aged Care earlier in the year, the Maggie Beer Foundation (MBF) is now hoping to work with other groups to bring about real change.

MBF is currently seeking interest and inviting multi-disciplinary food and nutrition professionals to help bring about the critical change needed to improve the health and wellbeing of Australia’s Aged Care population.

The Alliance of the Willing, an initiative of MBF, will bring together experts from across the country including chefs, cooks, scientists, dietitians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, medical experts, philanthropists, corporations, peak bodies, governments, and organisations who have the experience, expertise, passion, and heart to improve the Quality of Life of older Australians through the joy of healthy, tasty, fresh food.

The decision to form The Alliance of the Willing is the outcome of the Congress, Australia’s first, which was run by the Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Health.

Well-known Cook and Foundation originator Maggie Beer said the Congress brought together both local and international experts to discuss the relationship between good food, nutrition, the dining experience, and wellbeing outcomes for older Australians.

A final report of the Congress findings was published in early November.

“While adequate food and nutrition is essential to sustain life, health and a reasonable standard of living, food is also a fundamental part of how we enjoy life with our family, our friends and loved ones, how we express our ethnicity, our religious beliefs, our culture and our language,” said Maggie.

“Great food served well has the power to bring moments of joy to each day, even in the face of advanced dementia. For too long, food has not been seen as a priority in Aged Care – it has often been an afterthought, bundled with other operational services, such as laundry, cleaning and gardens.”

“The Maggie Beer Foundation is excited to further address the key issues by initiating and leading the Alliance of the Willing. This is a crucial step and the opportunity to collaborate with some of

and provide greater choice.

The joy of food can be increased by infrastructure changes that remove institutional food preparation practices and large dining halls, replacing them with accessible home-styled kitchenettes where food can be plated appealingly, where residents can participate, where the aromas and flavours of fresh food drive appetite Chairman of The Maggie Beer Foundation, Peter Kenny thanked the Department of Health for providing the Foundation the opportunity to deliver the National Congress.

“The breadth of topics relevant to food, nutrition and the dining experience in Aged Care is quite thoughtprovoking. We know the current state of food and nutrition in Aged Care is an urgent issue, and that food that is not eaten is not nutrition,” Peter said.

“In response to the Royal Commission, the Government is providing a new basic daily fee supplement for residential aged care providers of $10 per day – which affords providers the ability to offer quality food and improve nutritional outcomes.

“As a result of the National Congress, the Maggie Beer Foundation and our partners are poised to make further change in this ever-important area. We hope by putting out the call to join the Alliance of the Willing, we will bring together the man-power and resources to implement this change.”

Maggie said there were people in Aged Care working hard but they needed support.

“There are so many people in Aged Care working so hard but often without the support or being empowered to do things better,” she said.

“When given the respect together with the skill, the practical ideas along with the inspiration, it is an incredibly powerful thing that we have seen individuals bring about amazing change.

“We have an opportunity to bring all stakeholders together around the table to find real solutions that our Aged Care residents deserve.”

To find out more about The Alliance of the Willing or to view the National Congress on Food, Nutrition and the Dining Experience in Aged Care final report, please visit: maggiebeerfoundation.org.au

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Respected food doyen Maggie Beer and her foundation are keen to help bring change to Aged Care food provision.

Australia’s most talented and passionate professionals provides us a chance to enact real change,” said Maggie Beer.

In determining opportunities and best practice, the Congress working group identified 56 findings and 139 possible actions across nine key themes to address the current pressure points experienced in Aged Care.

Maggie said the findings aligned closely with the recommendations published in the final report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care and include: Food, nutrition and the dining experience is an urgent issue. Australia is not the only country with these issues and would benefit from increased international collaboration There is variability in the quality of meal experiences with some homes demonstrating initiatives to improve practices but many homes exhibiting poor practices There is a lack of transparency and accountability in the delivery of food, nutrition and the dining experience.

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comes for residents and their families The workforce engaged in the planning, preparation and serving of food is in many instances, not adequately rewarded and lacking in the skills necessary to fulfill their roles to minimum standards. Elevation of the roles of chefs and the introduction of training programs are required to improve the quality of the workforce Health and allied health professionals including GPs, Dietitians, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Dentists and Dental Hygienists, Mental Health workers, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, and others are not adequately available to residents. The creation of multidisciplinary teams was well supported Oral health of residents coming into aged care is not always good and increased dental services within aged care will alleviate many eating problems Mechanisms to ensure collaboration between management, nursing staff, cooks and chefs and Resident Foodie Groups will result in foods that better suit cultural and residential diversity

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New boardwalk provides better viewing spots Residents and visitors have a stunning vantage point to take in the sensational views of Mooloolaba Beach down to Point Cartwright.

The first part of the new Northern Park in Mooloolaba opened to the community in November. This includes a new viewing platform at the Alex Bluff Foreshore Park, a beautiful boardwalk and staircase linking the boardwalk to Mooloolaba Esplanade, plus significant embankment revegetation and plantings around a new grass open space.

The new infrastructure is part of the greater Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation project which will increase public beachfront park by 40 per cent and include new community spaces and amenities, all of which aim to enhance and celebrate the natural Sunshine Coast way of life.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the platform and boardwalk were fabricated by Caloundra business The Jetty Specialists and constructed by Mooloolaba’s own Murphy Builders with the goal of giving people of all abilities the opportunity to be closer to the stunning coastline.

“I’m excited for our local community and visitors to come and walk along the beautiful new 200 metres long boardwalk,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“Both the viewing platform and the boardwalk feature plenty of seating options and sweeping coastal views with space for easy accessibility.

“I believe fitness enthusiasts will also take advantage of a great new 430 metre circuit along the boardwalk, up the staircase to the exercise equipment, and then around Mooloolaba Esplanade to the viewing platform again.

“In addition to the new infrastructure, more than 70 new trees and 10,000 new shrubs and groundcovers will be planted in this first section of the park.

“Our teams have worked extensively to remove invasive weeds while preserving native plants and a much-loved Triple Norfolk Pine, which stands at 15 metres tall.

“It’s wonderful to open this section of the Stage 1: Northern Park-

Viewing platform and boardwalk. land to the public, and I look forward to a grand opening next year when the rest of the park is unveiled.”

Assistant Minister for Local Government Nikki Boyd said the $16 million Stage 1: Northern Parkland was a joint project between Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government.

“The Queensland Government has provided funding for this fantastic local project from the State’s Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package for South East Queensland.

Ahead of the rest of the park opening in 2022, Division Four Councillor Joe Natoli was excited to share news that a state-of-the-art playground was in the works.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to see this beautiful new viewing platform and boardwalk open to our community, but one of the pieces of community infrastructure I’m most looking forward to is the new adventure playground,” Cr Natoli said.

“This will be the most significant playground council has delivered and it’s a one-of-a-kind design especially created for our Mooloolaba Foreshore.

“The adventure playground will be positioned at the southern section of the Stage One: Northern Parkland area, between a new sheltered barbecue area and the coastal pathway.

The adventure playground is now being constructed along with a new public amenity, sheltered barbecue area and an accessible path that will link the new boardwalk to Mooloolaba.

Council and contractors are working to complete the remaining sections within Stage One: Northern Parkland, with some elements aiming to become available early in 2022 and others shortly afterwards, weather and site conditions permitting.

Maroochy River Golf Club have won big, picking up three accolades including the prestigious Club and Tournaments of the Year at the 2021 Queensland Golf Industry Awards Night held at The Star.

Gold Coast in October.

Organisers were impressed with the total organisation and feedback from players and the club and as a result Maroochy River have been chosen to host the Qld Senior PGA Championship for the next three years. This is the flagship event of the Legends calendar and is played over two days as a Pro-Am format. This 2021 Pro-Am is set to be held this week - Sunday 12 and Monday 13 December.

The awards brought the PGA, Golf Australia, Golf Management Australia, and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Queensland together to recognise those individuals, clubs and organisations who have excelled over the past 18 months.

With Covid disrupting last year’s event, this was an opportunity for the entire golf industry to get together and celebrate with friends and peers and for one night forget about Covid-19.

Maroochy River Golf Club (MRGC) were nominated for a number of awards including the Legends Tournament of the Year. The award is presented to the club who has hosted the best Legends Pro Am of the year. The winner is chosen by the PGA and the criteria includes: tournament organisation, prizemoney, overall course condition and feedback from players.

“A big thank you to our Pro Shop Staff and Match Committee for their hard work in bringing the event together,” MRGC General Manager Charlie McGill said.

Maroochy River Golf Club Course Superintendent Stuart Campbell won the Superintendents Achievement Award.

The Superintendents Achievement Award recognises outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in the area of golf course management. The criteria for this award included: finances available, non-financial recourses available, leadership, people/resource management and continuous improvements.

As a staff member of Horton Park/ Maroochy River for almost 12 years, Stuart came to the Maroochy River Golf Club after stints at some of Australia’s most prestigious Golf Clubs such as Pelican Waters and Kingston Heath.

“Stuart has excelled as our club has gone through a massive relocation after Sunshine Coast Regional Council resumed our Maroochydore property,” said McGill said.

“He spent endless hours on site at our new home in Bli Bli and his ability to produce playing surfaces to rival any course in the country is simply outstanding. Stuart’s attention to detail and willingness to take on any task, no matter how difficult, and his ability to see them through to a successful completion is second to none. I can think of no one more deserving of this award than Stuart Campbell.”

The 2021 Club of the Year award is presented to the club who has performed best in: membership retention and growth, golf program and pathway development, financial performance, governance, clubhouse operations, golf course operations “This is a great honour for our club to receive this prestigious award,” McGill said.

“As I said in my speech on the night, this is a team effort, this awards spans back to our Horton Park days and discussions with Council to find a solution to our relocation issues.

“We have been lucky over these years that we had Boards who only had the club at heart and wanted the best possible outcome for the club. Boards who were not afraid to think outside the square, look at diversification strategies, to add additional income streams, and to ensure the financial future of the club. Thank you to all board members over this time,” said Charlie.

“Thanks to all our staff, Bar, Kitchen, Greens, Admin & Pro Shop. Since arriving at Bli Bli our turnover has almost doubled but our staff just take it in their stride and get on with the job,” said Charlie.

“Thanks also to the members, for your support and faith in the various boards and management over the years and your approval to proceed with the mini golf and clubhouse extensions to improve our facility and bottom line and ensure our club has a great future for many years to come.”

Maroochy River Golf Club is located at 374 David Low Way, Bli Bli. For more information call the club on (07) 5373 1000 or visit their website maroochyrivergolfclub.com.au.

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A fitting honour for Phil He was a star on stage with a guitar in his hand and now former Buderim resident Phil Emmanuel OAM will forever be remembered in his home town.

Sunshine Coast Council have honoured Phil, who died in 2018 at the age of 66, by naming the stage at the Buderim Village Park after him.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 7 Councillor Ted Hungerford unveiled the new plaque at an intimate ceremony with Phil’s family and close friends recently.

“Council received and approved an application to officially name this amphitheatre at Buderim Village Park the ‘Phil Emmanuel Stage’ and what a fitting tribute this is to such a dedicated musician who gave so much to so many,” Cr Hungerford said.

“It’s recognition of Phil’s significant contribution to the local community through his music and mentoring of local artists.

“He also volunteered for several charities and cared deeply about the environment.”

Phil’s wife Amanda Emmanuel said she was proud to see the stage dedicated to Phil.

hope future concerts can be held here with up-and-coming musicians.”

Stage-naming applicant Carole Beck said she was honouring a promise to Phil.

“This really means a lot to me because I made a promise to him that he would never be forgotten,” Carole said.

“He contributed so much to this country through his music.

“Phil grew up in country towns and loved the bush. It’s those in the bush who don’t get much in the way of entertainment let alone someone of Phil’s calibre coming to their town, so he was loved and appreciated by many for doing this and for just being one of them.”

Phil played with the likes of Hank Marvin, The Doobie Brothers and Carlos Santana. He sadly passed away in 2018 from an asthma attack. Buderim Village Park is a 3.4 hectare park suitable for families, friends and individuals to enjoy the outdoors.

The Phil Emmanuel Stage is an integral component, designed to foster community connections. The covered area can be used for performances and community meetings throughout the year.

He may not be on-stage any more but in a fitting tribute a stage at Buderim has been named after him.

“He was the happiest when he was on stage,” Amanda said.

“Phil really was the master of the guitar and tone. They used to call him ‘the tone master’. He used to make the guitar sing, he didn’t sing himself and he didn’t need to.

“Not a lot of people knew how dedi-

cated he was. He was a great guitarist, but he also did a lot of one-on-ones and he used to play with the local musicians if they asked him to. They’re all better musicians because Phil played with them.

“I think this stage naming is really the start of something special for Phil, for his legacy to carry on. We really

New committee sought in Olympic Games lead-up Members of the Sunshine Coast community have a chance to shape the Sunshine Coast’s Olympic legacy leading into the Brisbane 2032 games.

The Sunshine Coast community is being asked to consider nominating for a committee that will help shape the Sunshine Coast’s legacy plan as a key delivery partner in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games according to Mayor Mark Jamieson.

Mayor said council was putting together the Sunshine Coast Legacy Plan Community Reference Group to inform and guide the identification of the key priorities and opportunities that the region should pursue to ensure it was well positioned to secure the 10+10+ legacy intent of the Games.

“Our Sunshine Coast residents love their sport and there is incredible enthusiasm and excitement that Olympic and Paralympic Games events are pro-

Dr Bridie Kean. posed to be staged across our region in 2032,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“Our region has an opportunity to create a lasting legacy that will benefit our community for decades and we want to harness the enthusiasm with community input into preparing

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Australian wheelchair basketball player, two-time Paralympian and University of the Sunshine Coast Public Health Lecturer Dr Bridie Kean will chair the Community Reference Group.

Dr Kean thanked council for providing the community with the once-ina-lifetime opportunity to influence the outcomes the region will pursue from being part of the world’s biggest event.

“The Community Reference Group will create a powerful voice for our region to make sure we harness input from a wide range of spokespeople and capture the ideas that will set us up for the future,” Dr Kean said.

“Our region is home to a diverse, talented and energised community and we want everyone to have an opportunity to help shape our legacy.

“I’m honoured to be asked to undertake this role and very excited at the prospect of delivering first class out-

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The Community Reference Group will comprise up to 13 members drawn from the following areas of interest: Two Traditional Owner representatives Olympians / Paralympians Environment and sustainability Business and industry Tourism Community sector Arts and Culture Sport and active recreation People with a Disability Young people Education and research sector.

Anyone interested in being considered for one of these roles will be able to respond to an expression of interest which will be released next week. Keep up to date on the EOI process by subscribing to regular newsletters. Visit council’s Olympics webpage.

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Pursuing the better way New Staff Home Care Support, director, Peta Simpson has been in the shoes of her clients having helped her mum care for her dad at home during his 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Together they experienced just how difficult things can get, and how Australia’s aged care system fails the most vulnerable.

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Since 2018, New Staff Home Care Support has supported more than 85 families journey through the world of disability and ageing.

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Christmas wonderland and wonders of nature Imagine crossing the threshold of a magical wonderland, being greeted by elves, serenaded by carollers in a wonderland forest of twinkling lights.

That’s the beauty of the Festive Garden a Christmas wonderland open from 17-21 December.

Bookings opened 24 November for the council’s latest Christmas offering, which sees the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, in Tanawha transformed for four days.

Sunshine Coast Council community portfolio councillor David Law said the walk-through experience was free and a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.

“Expect to find Christmas spirit in abundance, beautiful lights in a magical setting, face painting, Santa, letters to the big man himself, elves, entertainment and food trucks,” Cr Law said “Visitors should allow 1.5 hours on site for a truly magical experience.

“Getting to the event is simple thanks to a free park and ride service, but bookings are essential.

“We expect thousands will want to attend the new festive experience, so to ensure we can accommodate everyone, we’ve teamed up with Sunbus to

Santa Claus is coming to Maroochydore. deliver a free shuttle.”

Buses will run continuously between the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Botanic Gardens from 5.30pm, with the last bus returning at 9pm each evening.

Visitors should park at the University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs and wait

for a free shuttle bus to take them to the experience.

The last bus will leave the University at 8pm and the travel time is about 12 minutes each way.

Access to the experience is via park and ride only—patrons will not be able to park or enter directly from the garden.

The Sunbus Express is accessibility compliant and able to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, and mobility devices.

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Museum comes full circle At the request of the Landsborough and District Historical Society, Sunshine Coast Council will now manage one of the largest community museums in South East Queensland, including its collection of more than 14,000 objects.

The Landsborough and District Historical Society has operated the Landsborough museum since 1976 and managed its collection in the former Landsborough Shire Council Chambers – a council-owned, State heritage listed building.

Due to the ever increasing challenge of attracting a volunteer base, with the demanding skills and experience now required to manage the financial obligations of caring for the collection and running the museum of the scope and scale of Landsborough, the society has asked council to take over the reins.

Council agreed to take on the re-

sponsibility at November’s Ordinary Meeting, noting the significance of the museum and its collection to the region’s history.

Council will now begin the formal process of taking ownership and developing a strategic plan to map the future of the museum and its collection – a process council expects to completed by early-2022.

Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said that while he was pleased council could step in, the call for help from the Historical Society showed the enormous pressure volunteer groups faced.

“The Landsborough and District Historical Society has given 45 years of dedicated service to help preserve and, most importantly, share some this region’s heritage and this is no small feat,” Cr Baberowski said.

“I’d like to sincerely thank the society

and all past and present members who gave their time, effort and energy to this endeavour.

“In mid-2020 and again in 2021, the society wrote to council to make known they were struggling and requested assistance to manage the museum and its collection.

“Over the past two years we’ve been working with the society to find ways to support them, but unfortunately the struggles remain.

“It is therefore with gratitude and some sadness that council accepts the gift of the entire Landsborough museum collection into the region’s Cultural Heritage collection and has agreed to take over the management of the Landsborough Museum from 2022.”

Sunshine Coast Council Coordinator of Heritage Services Peter Connell said preserving this collection and ensuring the continuity of this council owned

building as a museum was critical to the region’s heritage.

“The museum is a key component of a planned heritage precinct in the Landsborough Placemaking Master Plan, 2020 and can now continue to fulfill its function as planned,” Mr Connell said.

“Additionally, the collection can stay intact, preserving a key period of our region’s heritage.”

The museum’s management and the collection will be funded by the Sunshine Coast Heritage Levy.

The Heritage Levy, charged to every rateable property in the region, is used to document, research, conserve, protect, promote and provide access to those tangible and intangible items, places, facilities and events that define the stories, history and values of the people, communities and culture of the Sunshine Coast.

Garden Expo going bloomin’ strong at Nambour The Queensland Garden Expo is set to continue at the Nambour Showgrounds as it enters negotiations with the Sunshine Coast Council for a three-year sponsorship arrangement.

Now Australia’s second largest garden show the expo is a major drawcard for the area.

Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray said the expo, first held in 1985, was second only to the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show in terms of size.

“It is estimated that the expo will collectively attract 23,850 exhibitors, speakers, support personnel and attendees from outside the Sunshine Coast, generating more than 44,000 visitor nights per year,” Cr O’Pray said.

“It has the potential to offer a real shot in the arm for our tourism industry which is so important to our local economy after a tumultuous couple of years due to the impacts of Covid.

The direct economic benefit from visitor room nights and the spend in the local economy has been conservatively estimated at $9 million.

Community contributions are also of significant value, with more than 30

Something for everyone at the Nambour-based event. community clubs benefiting from an estimated $50,000 each year through their involvement.

The Sunshine Coast Events Board, which includes community leaders from a wide range of professions, recommended that council provide sponsorship for the 2022-2024 Queensland Garden Expo events.

The next three-day event is scheduled for 8-10 July, and garden expo lovers are encouraged to subscribe to receive event updates at www.qldgardenexpo.com.au or follow on Facebook @qldgardenexpo.

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A life of adventure Artist Steven Bordonaro.

New murals celebrates shorebirds.

Sunshine Coast artist David Houghton.

Murals aim to help promote shorebirds Murals aimed at showcasing the mix of migratory and resident shorebirds that call the Sunshine Coast home have been unveiled.

To spread the word on the importance of protecting these birds, Caloundra artist Steven Bordonaro painted a mural at Keith Hill Park, Esplanade, Bells Creek which was funded by Sunshine Coast Council Division Two Councillor Terry Landsberg.

Sunshine Coast artist David Houghton painted a mural at North Shore Road, Mudjimba, which was funded through the Environment Levy.

Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Maria Suarez said the Shorebird Conservation Action Plan guided council’s contribution to the world-wide conservation efforts to protect the amazing birds.

“To better understand which shorebirds and how many of them visit and live on the Sunshine Coast, council undertook surveys last summer, building on long term data collected by the Queensland Wader Study Group,” Cr Suarez said.

“The surveys discovered a new high tide roost and provided a baseline to monitor and compare against in future years.

“This summer, we’ll continue our shorebird monitoring with regular surveys and awareness campaigns to encourage Sunshine Coast locals to share our coast with these fascinating birds.

“Council has also released a shorebird video series via Facebook which highlights the importance of supporting the birds.”

Cr Landsberg said the birds were flying in to visit the shores of the Pumicestone Passage and Maroochy River after travelling more than 10,000km from Siberia and Alaska.

“While visiting the Sunshine Coast, migratory shorebirds must more than double their body weight to store essential energy for their long journey back and spend most of their time feeding on our local mudflats and sandbanks,” Cr Landsberg said.

Division 8 Councillor Jason O’Pray encouraged residents and visitors to share our coast with the shorebirds.

“Any disturbance while feeding or resting can cause them to fly off and waste precious energy,” Cr O’Pray said.

“Our waterways in the Pumicestone Passage and Maroochy River are enjoyed by many – and there is space for all of us, including the shorebirds, if we

are considerate of other users.”

The council said shorebirds were the world’s most threatened species of birds. Beachgoers can help to share the coast with the shorebirds by: observing from a distance using binoculars choosing a location away from the birds for your activities keeping dogs under control taking your rubbish home.

Image descriptions North Shore Mural includes Whimbrel (migratory), Great Knot (migratory, critically endangered), Greater Sandplover (migratory, vulnerable), Greytailed Tattler (migratory), Red-capped Plover (resident shorebird) Bells Creek Mural includes Pied Stilt (resident shorebird), Double-banded Plover (migratory), Curlew Sandpiper (migratory, critically endangered), Red-necked Stint (migratory), Australian Pelican (resident waterbird), Royal Spoonbill (resident waterbird) For results of this past season’s survey please visit the council website and follow their social media for more information - including the best locations to view the birds.

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RAAF Veteran Dennis Olsen OAM travelled all over Australian and the world during his four-decade career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) so the recent Remembrance day holds a special place in his heart.

Dennis, who has been living at Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise for the past 14 years, had a 42-year career in the including 22 years in the permanent Air Force, 17 years as a fulltime active reserve and three years in RAAF cadet Air Training Core.

Although trained as an aircraft maintenance engineer, Dennis spent most of his career flying as a helicopter crewman and then as a flight engineer serving in the USA, France, Belgium, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam.

In Malaya he was as a helicopter crewman providing a flying doctor jungle service for aboriginal and service people, always on the lookout for remnants of the still active communist terrorists – a post he remembers as one of his most rewarding.

“I loved it. I think that this service really shaped who I was as a young man,” he says.

Then 1967 saw him in Vietnam as a helicopter crewman/gunner, providing air service and protection to the Australian and South Vietnamese armies in many ways, including medical evacuation support.

During his long career he secured several awards and decorations including a battlefield mention in dispatch, an operational command commendation and an Order of Australia medal in the Queen’s Birthday honours list of 1994.

Shortly after full retirement, health issues became a concern and the option of independent, supported living attracted him to Bolton Clarke’s Tantula Rise Retirement village.

“With sand, sea and sunshine close by the move to the Sunshine Coast was an easy decision to make,” he says.

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Preparing now for storms

By Angela Everist, North Coast SES Regional Manager There are a number of simple steps you can take to minimise the impact of storms on your home and surrounding property. It’s important to clear yards and gutters and prepare an emergency kit before severe weather hits. Most SES requests for assistance are to damaged roofs.

To prepare for this storm and cyclone season, check your roof is in good con-

dition and trim trees and overhanging branches.

It’s also really important for you to think about writing down an emergency or evacuation plan. What would you do if you were isolated because of a severe storm, flood, or cyclone event? Do you have enough food, water and medication to last you for at least three days?

Make sure you talk to your family members so everyone knows exactly what you will do if the worst happens.

Identify a friend or family member you can stay with if your home is badly damaged. Don’t forget to make a plan for your pets, and make sure that they have somewhere safe and secure during storm events.

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By Tania Phillips It’s storm season - time to make preparations to protect your home and maybe think about volunteering with the State Emergency Service.

A member of the SES herself, Tania Phillips asks North Coast SES Regional Manager Angela Everist what it takes to wear the orange uniform.

How important are volunteers to the SES? Volunteers are incredibly important to the SES. With more than 5000 active members, our volunteers are committed to serving their local communities and must be prepared in the event of an emergency. We are always looking to engage more with our communities and would love to see more people joining our volunteer ranks.

How can you become involved in the SES? The SES is always looking for enthusiastic people willing and able to help protect our people, property and environment. Joining is simple and you can contact your nearest SES Area Office to find out more. Applicants must be willing to give back to their community and able to activate during disasters and emergencies. Applicants over the age of 18 must undergo a Criminal History Check and hold a current blue card.

What sort of roles are available?

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Car event is powering on A Christmas tradition in the making is making its debut on the Sunshine Coast this year.

Rick and Jaz Hoy of Jaz Realty, took inspiration from their success last year raising funds for charity using their 1960 Bentley.

Now this idea has been taken to the next level, as the inaugural Sunshine Coast Classic Car Christmas Pageant will see classic car lovers throw their support – and their wheels – behind locals going through cancer.

Classic car owners are donating their time to drive the pageant route from Buderim up the coast to Noosa, while passengers can buy a seat in an online auction. Locals are welcome to gather and watch from the roadside at the slow-down points along the route.

All profits will go to Bloomhill Cancer Care, which provides personalised support for those touched by cancer, at its wellness centre in Buderim.

Rick and Jaz have so far registered about 30 cars for their Sunshine Coast Classic Car Christmas Pageant on 17 December after previously using their 1960 Bentley for various charities and to deliver gifts to children who have a family member with a cancer diagnosis.

“People love seeing our Santa driving the Bentley with the sleigh and twinkling lights on top, to give prezzies presenting gifts to the children at Bloomhill,” Rick said.

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“We thought, this year we should take this to a whole new level, and organise a huge fundraiser that’ll be so much fun and celebrate everything we love about Christmas.

“It’s a time for giving, for being with those you love, and for doing things that make you feel good. Helping locals and children touched by cancer makes for a good feeling, I can tell you!

“The smiles on their faces when Santa hands them a gift, it’s priceless.

“We’ve been helping Bloomhill for a few years, but now we’re seeing our friends in business and people with beautiful classic cars getting behind it.

Our intentions are for this Pageant to

become a Christmas tradition, that will grow year on year, becoming bigger and better.”

The classic car procession will set off from Buderim Wanderers Football Club and cruise through Mooloolaba and Cotton Tree before crossing Maroochy River and taking the scenic coastal route, David Low Way, north to Noosa.

It will slow down at various paints along the route to allow locals a closer look.

Tune in to Hot 91.1FM for live coverage of the event on 17 December.

Bloomhill Cancer Care Chief Executive Officer Christopher John said it was great to have the support of local business people like Rick and Jaz Hoy, and

event media partner Hot91 FM. “Rick and Jaz are so professional, and passionate about supporting their local community,” he said. “We thank them for their dedication to Bloomhill.

“This classic car Christmas pageant event will not only raise funds for Bloomhill to provide some much needed activities for children and their families, but will add to the Christmas spirit across the Sunshine Coast after another very difficult year for everyone.”

For more information head to sunshinecoastchristmaspageant.com.au/ Find the event route here: sunshinecoastchristmaspageant.com.au/route/

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Summer Reading Summer time – time to pull out the hammock, make a cocktail and get out a good book. Journalist Tania Phillips has found a couple of new releases that just might fit the summer reading bill.

Get Well by Michael Leunig available through Penguin Random House Deceptively wise, heartbreakingly beautiful and just plain hilarious, Get Well is a collection of Michael Leunig’s work over the past four years – a time when, quite remarkably, all has not been well with the world. “Simple rhymes, homemade aphorisms, sentimental yearnings, many daggy jokes, funny faces and mysteries from the heart abound in this collection of cartoons – which cause me to wonder what is becoming of me and my world”, says Leunig.

More than ever, Leunig shines a light on questions about sanity and madness, innocence and corruption, friendliness and unfriendliness, joy and despair, and the possibility of an overriding eternal wisdom and beauty.

Apart from the obvious calamities of fire, flood and pandemic, an unwellness of concern to Michael is the quiet erosion of poetic and philosophical perspectives in the feverish clamouring for science. Many of these pieces are what came to Michael most surely, naturally and sincerely during a recent,

Joanna Nell. strange period of creative exile from what seemed to be an increasingly stern and unforgiving environment. He describes his approach as regressive, humorous, messy, mystical, primal and vaudevillian - producing work which is open to many interpretations and has been widely adapted in education, music, theatre, psychotherapy and spiritual life.

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by Peter Fitzsimmons - Hachette Australia The brave and bold Sir Hubert Wilkins is Australia’s most adventurous explorer, naturalist, photographer, war hero, aviator, spy, submariner and daredevil

– and his exceptional life is celebrated in this new book by Fitzsimons.

“Sir Hubert Wilkins is one of the most remarkable Australians who ever lived,” Fitzsimons said.

“He was nothing less than the Forrest Gump of history, with the uncanny knack of being Hubert-on-the-spot for magnificent moments with some of the greats of history.

“Sir Hubert lived the most extraordinary life of any Australian, ever, and in terms of thrills and spills, derring-do, new worlds discovered he could sit at the table with Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great, Captain Cook, and Shackleton and hold his own.”

Fiona Hazard, Group Publishing Director at Hachette Australia said of the forthcoming book, ‘I cannot wait for readers to discover the incredible story of Sir Hubert Wilkins.

Peter FitzSimons has once again brought to life a character and period of history that many of us are unfamiliar with. From South Australia to Antarctica via the Soviet Union, this incredible tale will have you on the edge of your seat from the very first page and will take you on adventures and to places we can only dream of at the moment.’

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This is her fourth book in almost as many years and has all the charm of the previous books including her impressive debut novel The Single Ladies Of Jacaranda Retirement Home. This time around her book is inspired by a hospital visit (back to hospital she had worked in many years before).

The Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money at St Jude’s Hospital for more than fifty years.

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Explore more in Sunshine Did you know Sunshine Coast Council has a free Cultural Heritage Discovery Guide, featuring Traditional Custodian First Nation sites, museums and heritage precincts?

Printed copies of the guide are available from museums, libraries, council administration buildings and visitor information centres and an electronic version is available on the Council app under ‘Things to Do’.

Those wishing to can also grab a VIP Card, available from museums, offering a 10 per cent discount on entry to participating museums.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the Discovery Guide would help people explore and discover our region’s history and natural heritage, in particular, the cultural heritage of our Traditional Custodians.

“The Discovery Guide acknowledges the important role Traditional Custodians have played and continue to play in this region,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“I wonder how many people who drive along Caloundra Road know that Duck Holes Pond was once an important meeting place and camp for the Kabi Kabi Peoples.

“And how many locals and visitors know that when they visit the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, they are walking through one of the last surviving untouched remnant forests in the region, once the home of the Jinibara Peoples.”

Deputy Mayor and Community Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said the more you saw of our region, the more you could understand and appreciate what an incredibly special place is our Sunshine Coast.

“What we have here on our door-step, and within a short drive, is well worth exploring and I encourage everyone to get out there and discover our Sunshine Coast’s incredible cultural heritage, which offers a diverse, rich and authentic experience,” Cr Baberowski said.

“If you love walking, take a hike

to one of the Sunshine Coast’s oldest train tunnels in Dularcha National Park in Landsborough; if you love lace, drive north to Kenilworth for a tour of the museum; and if you’d like to see the most authentic early settler house with an intact collection, visit Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct in the Glass House Mountains.

“Each place in the Discovery Guide and on our app, tells the story of our region and connects locals and visitors to who we are, and where we’ve come from” Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said our new discovery guide showcased our combined history and created an amazing cultural heritage experience for locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast.

“Heritage sites, such as the Traditional Custodian Kabi Kabi site of Muller Park in Bli Bli, also have interpretive signs where more information on the site’s history is shared,” Cr Law said.

“Community museums, run by dedi-

cated volunteers, share stories that bind the region together. Each museum has its own unique focus, and after visiting every museum on the Coast, you can begin to see an overarching picture of how the region developed.”

For those wanting to learn more about the region’s history from home, there is an array of virtual tours and heritage stories available on the heritage website – heritage.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au For a taste of cultural heritage on the Sunshine Coast, watch the tourism video online at heritage.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/Places/Heritage-DiscoverGuide The Discovery Guide was funded by the Heritage Levy which aims to protect cultural places, raise awareness of the value of local heritage and celebrate the cultural heritage of the Sunshine Coast.

To find out more about the levy visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ About/Heritage-Levy.

Library upgrade celebrates a well-storied history The Sunshine Coast Council’s Nambour and Heritage Library is celebrating a brand new contemporary and vibrant new look.

Division 10 and Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the Nambour and Heritage Libraries formed an integral part of our hinterland community, with more than 87,000 people coming through their doors during the past 12 months.

“There has been a library, of some form, in the main street of Nambour since 1913 – that’s 108 years that our local community has been coming together to feed their love of reading, and make valuable connections with others,” Cr Law said.

“The Nambour Library where it stands today, was opened in 1986 and throughout the past 37 years has been extending outwards and upwards to continue accommodating our growing community.

“It has grown to be one of the largest branches in our Sunshine Coast Library network, welcoming 1142 new

members during the 2021/2020 financial year – contributing to Nambour’s total of 11,411 members.

“The recent refurbishment includes a number of striking wall murals, and ties together other library improvements, such as new furniture, shelving and layout modifications, that were completed in June 2021.

“We’ve also increased BYO device spaces, which includes tables with built in USB points and power points so you’ll never run out of battery.

“The new layout maximises space, functionality and flow throughout the Nambour library, and is designed to draw people in and encourage you to explore the collections.

“These upgrades celebrate our local landscape and hinterland lifestyle, through the colour scheme, and local imagery.

“I’m really pleased to say some of our captivating heritage images from the Picture Sunshine Coast catalogue

are now showcased on the walls within the library.

“Picture Sunshine Coast is a fantastic resource, which our dedicated staff are continually adding to, and one that should be cherished.

“The Picture Sunshine Coast catalogue, which now contains more than 10,000 images, was started following the amalgamation of the Maroochy, Noosa and Caloundra City council’s in March 2008.

“And, our Heritage Library made its home here in Nambour 2016. It is a critical asset to our community – collecting and preserving valuable historic images and artefacts from across the Sunshine Coast for future generations to enjoy.

“Sunshine Coast Council’s Libraries are places of imagination, growth and learning – and we hope that this refurbishment will provide customers with a renewed sense of inspiration.

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To find out more visit library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au PICTURE SUNSHINE COAST Picture Sunshine Coast is a database of more than 10,000 images that depict the history and development of the Sunshine Coast. They are an excellent source for local history research, school assignments and for people wanting to see how the region looked in the “old days”.

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Gemlife fleet a fine move In an Australian-first travel initiative, leading over-50s resort developer GemLife will provide its residents with access to a purpose-built fleet of motorhomes to stoke their wanderlust and allow them to explore our spectacular backyard.

The Explore by GemLife initiative means residents can hit the open road regularly, without the costs associated with owning and storing their own caravan or motorhome, supporting the increasingly active lives of over-50s and their desire for travel.

GemLife is launching five luxury Jayco Conquest DX motorhomes across its south east Queensland and Victorian resorts, with plans to extend its fleet as new communities along the east coast reach completion over the next 24 months.

One motorhome will be based at each resort and is available exclusively for homeowners to hire at just $130$150 per night, well below the typical market rate, which can be up to triple the cost, and conveniently located for pick-up and drop-off.

GemLife Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Puljich, said the one-of-a-kind initiative recognised the importance of travel for over-50s.

“Travel is a huge passion and big part of the lives of so many of our residents, which sparked the idea for the Australian-first Explore by GemLife

Keith and Desley Smith and one of the new vehicles. initiative,” he said.

“A lot of residents own motorhomes or caravans but haven’t been on the road as much as they expected, while others like the idea of owning an RV but have hesitated because they’re unsure if they will use it enough to justify the cost and ongoing maintenance.

“We devised Explore by GemLife to solve that issue, giving residents the option to sell their existing motorhome if they wish, knowing they’ll be able to hit the road when they want and continue to enjoy the lifestyle they desire.”

GemLife Pacific Paradise residents Desley and Keith Smith were the first to use one of the motorhomes, spending a week travelling from their home on the Sunshine Coast to Woodgate and Bargara, just north of Bundaberg, in midSeptember.

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around Australia extensively, signed up for the initiative as soon as they heard about it and shortly after moving into GemLife Pacific Paradise three months ago.

“My husband was like a boy in a toy shop looking at all the ins and outs of the motorhome and we immediately jumped in and said we’d hire it,” she said.

“We will certainly use it again. Having had caravans before, we found it so easy to drive and park and it would be wonderful for long haul trips, where the distance between towns is too far to complete in a day and you need to park for the night at a roadside stop.

“Our next trip would be further afield for a longer time, to either central New South Wales and northern Victoria, where we haven’t travelled a lot, or to north and west Queensland.

“The motorhome is very comfortable and such a big asset for residents. If we had a motorhome or caravan now, I’m positive we would sell it. Being able to use this once or twice a year is all the caravanning we need and I know a lot of others would feel the same.”

Each of the motorhomes features a commissioned illustration by in-demand international artist Owen Gatley promoting an iconic Australian destination, including the Great Ocean Road, Daintree Rainforest, Glass House Mountains and Nitmiluk National Park.

Inside, the Jayco Conquest DX motorhomes offer a spacious living layout with an electric slide-out for extra room, a double bed, full ensuite bathroom with separate shower, a functional kitchen with gas cooktop, grill, oven and microwave and a washing machine.

Mr Puljich said, for additional comfort and luxury, GemLife also included a suite of upgrades such as premium leather seats, water filter, barbeque and solar panels.

“We want to make the experience as enjoyable as possible for our residents, with an electric awning for alfresco dining and entertaining, retractable picnic bench and premium entertainment system with outdoor speakers to listen to music,” he said.

“We know over-50s are healthier and more active than ever and this initiative is just another way to add to the fantastic lifestyle on offer in our resorts, including facilities such as country clubs, summer houses and off-leash dog parks.”

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Woodfordia re-inspired Business owners and festival and event organisers have learned to think on their feet during the past two years – none more so than the people behind the popular Woodford Folk Festival.

The popular event is held between 27 December to 1 January each year and attracts people from around Australia and overseas but when Covid hit it became impossible to run.

However, Woodfordia, who run the event, changed tact and came up with Bushtime.

Bushtime is an inspired camping holiday held on a 500-acre parkland located in the Moreton Bay Region Hinterland, on Jinibara Country, just over one hour north of Brisbane.

Woodfordia Deputy executive director Amanda Jackes said the event started off as inspired camping experience.

“This Bushtime has probably evolved into something with a little bit more art activities and it’s being held over the traditional Woodford Folk Festival dates,” she said.

“There will be Cabaret performances, concerts, talks and workshops but

it’s got a bit of a laid-back start to each day and by mid-afternoon there are a few venues that start up offering some cultural experiences.”

The event is part of reimaging what they could do during Covid times and being able to deliver a Covid safe event that could be scaled up and down depending on what level of social distancing they had to do.

“We developed Bushtime this time last year and we actually ran five Bush-

time events but unfortunately in January of this year, the last one was cancelled due to a snap lock down and because of the costs, the impact on cancelling events we chose not to do any events for half the year. We wanted to wait to see what was occurring with the vaccination roll-out and all that and so this will be our first Bushtime since then.

“We have however been opening Woodfordia up for camping over the

school holidays and we just had a wonderful long weekend of camping.

“We are pretty excited about it and looking forward to this event at the end of the year. It’s been lovely liaising with artists and putting ideas together.

“Then we hope next year we would be looking towards the return of our planting festival and the Woodford Folk Festival – that’s our hope for 2022.”

To learn more head to woodfordia. org/bushtime/

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·Jenny Woodward Weathering Well

The long-range forecast is for fun, flashbacks and fashion when ABC’s revered weather presenter Jenny Woodward brings her spectacular one-woman stage show to the Civic Centre at Caloundra on 3 February from 7:30pm. Weathering Well is a potted history of the life and times of the popular presenter who chalks up 35 years with the national broadcaster in 2021. Combining comedy, live music, video projections and a killer script with Jenny’s natural wit and charm, Weathering Well is an 80-minute autobiographical theatre experience with a high probability of intriguing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes revelations.

When: 3 February, 2022 Time: 7:30pm To book tickets phone (07) 5491 4240

· · ·Ballet International Gala

The Ballet International Gala at the Civic Centre at Caloundra on 5 February will feature principal dancers from the world’s leading ballet companies, including American Ballet Theatre and Astana Opera. These international heavy-weights will perform alongside Australia’s own world-class talent including Queenslandborn alumni of The Paris Opera Ballet and Stuttgart Ballet, and one of Ballet

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The artists will perform a carefully curated selection of pas de deux from some of the world’s most iconic ballets including Le Corsaire, Spartacus, Don Quixote, Grande Pas Classique and a collaboration with one of Queensland’s most promising musical acts for a stunning grand finale! Phone (07) 5491 4240.

When: 5 February, 2022 Where: Civic Centre at Caloundra

· ·Three legends and a stage show

“Mono” – Nine hilarious monologues, three legendary stars, one wonderful show! Noeline Brown (The Naked Vicar Show), Max Gillies (The Gillies Report) and John Wood (Blue Heelers) are the entire cast of “Mono”; the brand-new classic comedy by Angus FitzSimons (Senior Moments). Tickets from the Civic Centre, Caloundra – show 10 March from 2pm-3pm.

Twilight Markets Caloundra This family-friendly event features around 100 unique stalls offering handmade and artisan crafts, street food, gourmet sweets, fashion, jewellery, fun games for children and much more. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere with live entertainment,

homemade and artisan stalls, delicious food stalls and colourful street theatre performances as day slips into night on the waterfront at Bulcock Beach. The markets are open from 5 pm to 9 pm on the last Friday of every month at the Esplanade. Closed during the winter months of July and August. Don’t miss the sunset along the boardwalk on Bulcock Beach whilst listening to the tunes of street entertainment which bring life to the market atmosphere. Visit and ‘like’ their Facebook page to stay in touch with the latest news about the Twilight Markets.

The Nambour Expo Discover a world of adventure at the 2022 Nambour Expo, the region’s longestrunning outdoor adventure showcase.

Browse and compare the latest caravans and camper trailers, plus holiday destinations, boating and fishing, vehicle accessories, camping gear and more, all in one convenient location. More than 130 local and national companies will be on show, plus daily entertainment, major prize draws and more. From Friday 1 April. For more information 1800 671 588.

Cameron Smith Cameron Smith – Live on Stage is a celebration of one of Rugby League players.

Cameron Smith will spend 100 minutes live on stage sharing the story of his incredible career, family and what’s next on the horizon. Captaining his club, state and country, along with numerous individual and team accolades, this man has done it all. Come and join The Events Centre as he bids farewell. Saturday, 26 February Civic Centre, Caloundra.

Ocean Film Festival World Tour Designed to mesmerise and enthral,

the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a three hour celebration of oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. This unique collection of short films from around the globe document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. The films feature captivating cinematography, complete with awe-inspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage points. Each of the festival’s films convey a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home.

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Tripod Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival When Tripod started doing their thang back in, like, 1874, there wasn’t much of a cabaret comedy scene in Australia.

Music comedians in general wouldn’t know an E flat major if it sat up in their porridge. Then Tripod penny-farthinged along and changed all that with their pigheaded insistence on being an awesome music show as well as a complete idiot patrol. Don’t believe me slash us? Go see them at the Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival. The J – 11 Feburary.

When: 11 February, 2022 Where: The J, Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival

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Tailor-made in-home care For husband and wife Dieter and Irma Rindermann of Caloundra Rise, life together at home has remained possible thanks to accessing Home Care Packages from Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ).

“The staff are fantastic, always smiling and giving amazing care. They regularly check in to see how my husband and I are going and to see if we need any anything,” Irma said.

“I would highly recommend SCCQ’s service to anyone needing help to remain living in their own home. Without the help we receive, it would not be possible for my husband and I to continue living in our own home.”

A Home Care Package (HCP) is an Australian Government funded program that provides a range of services to assist you so you can live independently, in your home for longer.

Practical, diverse and personal, a HCP is designed by the recipient and delivered by an approved provider, like Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ). The HCP can include a comprehensive range of services, depending on what you need, when you need it.

From help with shopping, to allied health and nursing care, to domestic chores including housekeeping, garden maintenance, nutrition advice and meal preparation – whatever the person’s needs are, SCCQ’s expert team can bring these services to them.

The level of care to suit you Life is meant to be lived, so SCCQ can help their clients stay on top of their domestic chores, health and wellbeing needs and social life, including keeping in touch with their friends, family and daily pursuits.

The level of home care they can access depends on the funding they are approved to receive, with each package tailored to their budget, preferences and needs.

There are four levels of Home Care Packages, reflecting the quantity and fre-

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Level 1 – BASIC One or two visits a week from a care professional could be all they need.

Perhaps it is someone to clean their living room and floors or take care of the grocery shopping.

Level 2 – LOW LEVEL Three or four visits a week is available if they need a little more support. Someone to assist with meal preparation, social outings, cleaning or to help attend weekly appointments.

Level 3 – INTERMEDIATE This may include visits most days of the week. Assistance with medication management, showering, companionship and allied health services such as physiotherapists and podiatry are all available.

Level 4 – HIGH LEVEL Daily visits from a carer helping those with high needs who wish to remain at home. This usually includes more personal and nursing care and respite care for carers, if required.

The team at SCCQ is ready to help every step of the way and can offer free advice on the services you are likely to be eligible for and how to navigate the system.

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Heather aims to help out In 1971 at age 32 Heather Rutherford was diagnosed with breast cancer.

But the Beerwah resident, now 83, has seen her two sons grow up and has five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, after surgery and radiation therapy successfully removed the cancer.

Heather now helps others and during breast cancer month in October she was busy sharing her tips for living well beyond a cancer diagnosis, and her experience of the life-changing treatments being offered by Bloomhill Cancer Care, where 315 women with a breast cancer diagnosis currently receive care.

For Heather, finding a way to manage a side effect of surgery, lymphoedema, was central to her quality of life.

More than 10 years after surgery, she had noticed one arm was larger than the other, and the swelling got worse and painful. Her clothes stopped fitting. The condition of lymphoedema was little known in the 1980s, and she struggled for eight years before finding any help that worked.

“For some time, I had a hook in the ceiling above my bed, it wore a big shirt and I was sleeping with my arm elevated like that, hanging from the ceiling.

Compression and elevation were the remedies, I was told – but found out later this was very bad for my condition.

It was desperate times,” she explained.

As science caught up with the condition and treatments became more effective Heather was involved in various therapies, but said manual lymphatic drainage by a specialist massage therapist has been the most effective. The use of a Lympha Press to mechanically aid the therapist with a sequential peristaltic motion had been a great recent addition to lymphoedema clinics.

“I now go to Bloomhill and I have specialist massage every month to manually drain lymphatic fluid from my problem arm. It just keeps on top of it for me,” Heather said. “It’s very specific therapy and we’re extraordinarily lucky to have it on the Sunshine Coast.”

Heather said she hoped all people touched by cancer would learn about Bloomhill, because it was unique in its wellness approach.

“It’s marvellous … everybody is so delightful and there is such a serene, relaxed atmosphere.”

Asked what her message for others

Heather with some of the family. going through a cancer diagnosis would be, Heather said simply: “Don’t give up”.

“The most important thing is that people have hope; they can see light at the end of the tunnel,” she said.

“It’s daunting being told you have cancer. But nowadays the information is there and the support is there, when it wasn’t years ago. There is help.”

The Lympha Press A mechanical aid to specialist massage for those experiencing a common side effect of breast cancer treatment is now in use at Bloomhill Cancer Care.

“Lymphoedema develops due to a blockage or breakdown in the body’s drainage system ‘the lymphatic system’ which causes a build-up of fluid,” Bloomhill Lead Therapist Debbie Myers said.

“It can develop within days, weeks, months or even many years after treatment for cancer more commonly in the arms and legs, but can also occur in the neck, face, chest wall, upper and lower body.”

The Lympha Press prepares the client’s body so that when it is time for Debbie’s hands-on treatment the therapy time is maximised for increased efficiency. Using the Lympha Press prior to traditional manual lymphatic drainage also affords us the luxury of additional clinic time to provide treatment for cording and/or scar work.

“The machine uses air compression delivered through garments which are wrapped around the affected area.

There are leg, arm and chest compression garments, worn over light clothing, which are thoroughly cleaned after each use.”

Evidence-based help for anyone touched by cancer Bloomhill offers a range of services that support individuals and their loved ones when faced with a cancer diagnosis.

“Like Heather, being able to do something for yourself during a difficult time is what Bloomhill seeks to assist with for those touched by cancer,” Bloomhill Cancer Care Chief Executive

Officer Christopher John said.

“We want everyone on the Sunshine Coast and surrounding region to know we are here for those touched by cancer. We are here to help.

“Our nurse-led model ensures personalised support for everyone brave enough to come through our doors and share their story confidentially with us.

“Importantly, our care services are based on a wealth of research into what helps people live well with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.

“We are passionate about integrative oncology, and our nurses, therapists and other practitioners delight in collaborating over how best to support each client.”

Lymphoedema services open to public Community members can access lymphoedema services for $110 per session, while cancer clients are subsidised at half price. Contact Bloomhill on 5445 5794 for more information or to book.

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Changing sleepless nights Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre offers Sleep Studies in the comfort of a clients own home and provides a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of sleep disorders for adults and children.

They aim to deliver recommended and alternative treatments outlined by a Sleep Physician.

This may include CPAP therapy, positional therapy, mandibular advancement/ oral splints and sleep education.

In recognising that treatment is not a “one size fits all”, the centre believes it is important to facilitate the best possible outcomes.

How can they help: The first place to begin would be to book for a consultation with Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre to discuss your sleep habits and history, from here we will consider if you would benefit from having a sleep study.

A sleep plan will be designed for each individual to fit best with your lifestyle.

Sleep education is implemented based on modern research.

Aging and Sleep Why does sleep change as people age?

After middle age, the body clock gradually changes . As a person get older, the hormones that help us sleep are released earlier in the day. Some older adults may feel sleepy earlier than they used to and they make wake up in the early hours of the morning. Older people make less melatonin, which is a hormone to promote sleep, so they

may find it difficult to get off to sleep.

Other factors may interfere with sleep and cause awakenings during the night.

These include hot flushes in postmenopausal women and the need to go to the toilet during the night. Pain may make it difficult to stay in one position for the whole night. Also, after retirement, many people find it convenient to take a short nap during the day, which can

reduce the need for sleep at night.

Medical conditions can interfere with sleep; At least one in four older people have sleep apnoea or periodic limb movement. These problems often disturb the sleep of the bed partner as well.

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paired cognitive function. Not to mention loss of energy, anxiety, depression, memory problems, delayed reactions, trouble paying attention and the inability to retain information.

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Grip on issue The champions of Australian Armwrestling Federation, a male-dominated sport, are on a mission to raise awareness about skin cancer through a program launched as part of National Skin Cancer Action Week and Movember.

More than 250,000 Australian men are diagnosed with skin cancer every year – twice as many as women – and research shows that men are less likely to see a doctor about their health concerns.

A recent online survey of Aussie men conducted by National Skin Cancer Centres found that 79 per cent of respondents haven’t had their skin checked this year. This can lead to late diagnoses and deadlier outcomes.

“You think, ‘I’ll be fine. I’ve never had anything wrong. Why would something happen to me now?’” says Phil Rasmussen, President of the Australian Armwrestling Federation. “My advice to my friends and colleagues is, if you spend a lot of time in the sun or work in the sun, go in and get checked.”

Phil’s colleagues at the Federation hold similar sentiments, sharing their stories of family and friends being diagnosed and treated for skin cancer – a disease diagnosed in one Australian every minute.

“The National Skin Cancer Action Week from 15-21 November 2021 was a good reminder for Australians to take

Skin cancer campaign brings in the muscle. action around their skin health, especially for people at high-risk of skin cancer, such as men,” says Professor David Wilkinson, Chief Medical Officer of National Skin Cancer Centres.

“Especially heading into summer, it’s important to take all the appropriate steps from prevention to detection.

Closing the loop is important to us.”

More than 14,600 skin cancers have been diagnosed by the doctors at National Skin Cancer Centres this year alone across Australia. Select locations manage high-risk patients with total body photography for the earliest skin cancer detection when treatment is most successful.

“Many Australians underestimate their risk of skin cancer, including potentially deadly melanoma. The earlier we detect skin cancer, the higher the chances of successful treatment,” says Prof Wilkinson.

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Situated at our new Sippy Downs headquarters, our coronary clinic provides expert cardiac imaging and risk assessment.

The CT calcium score is just one of the tests that our experienced staff can carry out in the CT clinic.

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Consider skin in summer With summer approaching, it is a great time to consider the health of our skin.

Australia is known as the “skin cancer capital” of the world, and a staggering number of Australians are diagnosed every year with potentially lethal skin cancers. Indeed, 80% of all new cancer diagnoses in any year is due to skin cancers.

How do you prevent becoming part of that statistic? By following these simple recommendations.

Firstly, never ignore a new coloured spot that appears on your skin. Keep a close eye on it for a few months. If it looks “funny” (i.e., different than your other spots) or changes over time, go to an accredited skin cancer doctor to have it examined.

Secondly, invest in your health by going for an annual skin check by an accredited skin cancer expert. A skin examination is an evidence-based safe way to have a specialist or accredited expert in the field scan your skin for any suspicious looking “ugly duckling” spots and do a detailed dermoscopy examination of these spots to rule out cancer.

The doctor will take a complete skin history, including previous skin cancers, other skin conditions, and allergies before doing the exam.

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SAVORY MUFFINS Ingredients 2g Olive Oil Spray 1 ½ Cups Self Raising Wholemeal Flour (240g) 1 Cups Buckwheat Flour (160g) 50g Baby Spinach, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons Kalamata Olives, Pitted (40g), sliced 40g Grated Parmesan 50g Reduced Fat Cheddar 330g Skim Milk 1/3 Cups Low Fat Natural Yoghurt (80g) 2 Cage Free Eggs (118g) 4g Dill Leaves 12g Pepitas

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Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C 2. Line a 12 hole muffin tray (1/3 cup capacity each) with patty pans and a light spray of olive oil.

3. Measure out the flours and set aside.

4. Combine all the other ingredients (except for pepitas) into a bowl and mix thoroughly.

5. Form a well in the bowl of flour and pour the ‘wet ingredients’ into the centre. Mix thoroughly and if the consistency is a little dry, add a small amount of additional yoghurt.

6. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tray and top each with a few pepitas.

7. Bake for 20 mins, or until a skewer comes out cleanly.

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As we age, it’s easy to forget the importance of healthy bones and the large role they play in maintaining AND improving good health.

In day-to-day life, bones are responsible for protecting your organs, moving your body, producing blood cells and storing minerals. Luckily, there are 5 basic styles of exercise that you can do to strengthen those bones!

Strength exercises Strength training is best done with some kind of resistance, such as dumbbells, barbells or bands. Start by doing some bicep curls, weighted squats, lunges and rows.

These exercises will have you breaking a sweat and building those bones, long after you’ve finished your workout!

Gardening It’s time to pick up the hedge clippers because gardening is exactly what you need for strengthening your bones!

When gardening, there are many muscles that work together. You’re planting, digging, weeding, and so on! When combined, all these steps can help in building bone strength.

Posture exercises Balance, flexibility and mobility are key components for strengthening your bones. Challenge yourself by trying out forms of yoga, pilates or tai chi. This style of exercise builds health in the

bones that are most vulnerable to fracture such as the hips, spine, and wrists.

Weight-bearing exercises Some of the best exercises to build your bones and even help in minimising bone loss are weight bearing.

This refers to exercises you do on your feet, where you are ‘bearing your own weight’. Things like stair climbing, jogging, tennis and dancing all come under this umbrella!

Dancing Dancing is the perfect weight bearing exercise, not only for strengthening your bones, but building bone mass.

Whether it’s zumba, quickstep or ballroom dancing, it’s time to hit the dance floor and do a little boogie for your bones!

No matter the exercise you chose to do, it’s a good idea to keep up at it consistently, and even try a variety of them to see what works best.

Incorporate more of these exercises into your daily routine so you can enjoy the benefits of a strong body, for longer!

You can now start Michelle Bridges’ 12WBT on the first Monday of each month.

The next round of 12WBT commences on 3 January, 2022.

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Spot danger The Sunshine State is the skin cancer capital of the world? In Queensland, melanoma rates reach 40 per cent higher than the national average.

Every day, five Australians lose their lives to melanoma, which is sometimes barely visible to the naked eye. But 99 per cent of skin cancers are curable if detected and treated early, which is why experts recommend regular skin checks.

“A full skin cancer check is the best place to start to ensure your skin is healthy and safe,” says Professor David Wilkinson, Chief Medical Officer of National Skin Cancer Centres.

“Your Skin Cancer Doctor can provide you with peace of mind that there are no nasty surprises which could lead to serious problems if left undiagnosed and untreated.

“Early detection through regular full-body skin cancer checks is the best defence. Our mission is to detect skin cancers in the early stages to minimise complex, invasive and expensive treatments, and ultimately save lives.”

Between professional skin checks, we can look out for lesions that stand out as different from the others. Check for any sores that won’t heal, freckles that have recently developed or changed, or areas that are crusting, itching, or bleeding.

If anything looks suspicious, get it checked. Skin cancer can develop very fast and become fatal, and sometimes shows no signs until an advanced stage.

Queenslanders can be at particularly

high risk of skin cancer if they are over 40, male, or have a personal or family history of skin cancer. The risk is also higher for people who have experienced severe sunburn, used a solarium, worked outdoors, or have multiple moles, fair skin, or light-coloured hair or eyes.

Fortunately, a lifetime of sun exposure can be addressed before it takes a toll on our skin health. Spring is a great time to address existing skin damage and early signs of ageing.

“In addition to a skin cancer check, many of our patients who have seen too much sun over their lives benefit from skin repair and rejuvenation treatments to improve skin health and appearance,” says Prof Wilkinson.

Select locations at the National Skin Cancer Centres provide skin repair and rejuvenation services for comprehensive management of patients’ skin health, including LED light therapy and cosmetic injectable treatments.

“It’s never too late to repair sun damaged skin.

“We see lots of patients with dehydrated or dry skin. Some are experiencing flare-ups of rosacea or acne. At this time of year, many people are thinking about getting their skin summer-ready, so they want to start a treatment regime with long-term benefits.”

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Film festival fun in focus Yeppoon is set to come alive for the Capricorn Film Festival from 12-16 January.

There will be something for everyone dotted in and around the popular seaside town according to festival director Luke Graham.

Luke said the festival, like a lot of events is making it’s return in 2022 after a Covid Hiatus.

“It is held at the picturesque Yeppoon which is Central Queensland’s tourist locale,” he explained.

“For people touring the country, holidaying, Yeppoon is where you would go – especially gray nomads when you’re travelling around. So our audience is probably fits into that demographic.”

In 2021 the event was canned four weeks out following a spike in cases at Christmas in NSW so they were requested to cancel by the State Government.

“Last year was the only that we’ve missed since we started but it affected everyone,” Luke said.

“This year we’re excited and moving ahead with it. Activities include feature films, documentaries, Australian and international premieres as well as a short film competition.

“All that is what you’d expect at a film festival like this but we have some pretty cool activities that we’ve expanded into in the past two or three years. We

are moving into encompassing other art forms in the festival.

“Yeppoon has a lovely promenade on the beach and we’ve actually got filmthemed glow in the dark painted art exhibitions that will be all along the path.

“So we’ve got some really exciting things for people at night – for families.”

There will be outdoor screening events and indoor art gallery viewing events and activities.

“The intention is to activate key locations around the town,” he said.

“If you want to do something you can go to an art gallery or go to a movie or walk along the beach. You can sit and watch a movie at the amphitheater overlooking the water. We’ve got activities for youth as well – video gaming events. We are trying to encompass things that families can go to. You can take your family or go by yourself to events – we are trying to tick as many boxes as we can so we can entertain and inspire an audience.”

He said it was a great place to take the grand kids if their parents are working.

“It is a little bit hotter up here at Central Queensland than it is in the South East but during those Christmas holiday period we’re that event for the region where people can come and do activities as extended families.”

For tickets and more information head to capricornfilmfestival.org

Yeppoon becomes the centre of the Australian film industry for a few days each January.

Screenings, premieres and exhibitions there’s something for everyone.

Get set for the return of the film festival.

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Enjoying life As the days get longer Sunshine Coasters will be getting out and enjoying the great outdoors using the Coastal Pathway and its access to the Sunshine Coast’s coastline.

The Coastal Pathway offers residents a safe, off-road, connected pathway from Bells Creek in the south to Coolum in the north.

Sunshine Coast Council have run ‘pop up’ stalls along the pathway during November and December to showcase pathway features and share tips to ensure everyone enjoys their coastal pathway experience.

Mayor Mark Jamieson said the Coastal Pathway was a terrific recreational asset for locals and visitors and also served a valuable transport function.

“We have some of the most scenic coastline in Queensland right on our doorstep, and the Coastal Pathway provides free and easy access for all,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“With many people using the pathway, it’s vital that we’re considerate of others while we’re out and about.”

Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox said the Coastal Pathway would also be showcased to local, domestic and overseas audiences with the release of a video series on council’s YouTube channel showing the beauty and diversity of the pathway.

“Locals, visitors and potential visi-

tors can take in the scenery, enjoying the view from various locations along the way and planning where they’d like to take their next ride,” Cr Cox said.

The videos feature the full length of the Coastal Pathway in easy to watch segments will be available on council’s website by searching ‘Coastal Pathway’ or on council’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/ playlist?list=PLN6q_1UaRZU5Lu_ wqC_e6vNmZYGox9Y0-.

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The famous street parade.

Demonstations by chefs.

Apple and Grape delights One of Australia’s most loved footstomping, grape-crushing festivals is expected to ‘crush-it’ again in 2022, with plans underway to deliver the crunchiest ever Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival on 25 February - 6 March 2022.

In the cool high altitude of Queensland’s Granite Belt, Stanthorpe has been literally “crushing-it” since 1966, welcoming 70,000+ visitors from across Australia to celebrate the bounty of the apple harvest and the wine region’s grape crushing.

Known for its messy grape-stomping antics, the 2022 festival program delivers all the favourite harvest events: the fun of grape crushing; a hotly contested apple peeling competition; plus a three-day Queensland Country Bank Food and Wine Fiesta on 4 to 6 March.

The Food and Wine Fiesta brings together the Granite Belt’s gourmet foods, award-winning wines and craft beer all to one location under the shady trees and picnic tables, all to the tunes of non-stop live entertainment.

Festival entertainment and the party-filled atmosphere will spill out into the streets on the big finale weekend 4 - 6 March.

Crowds will gather for the must-see Grand Parade that runs through the very centre of Stanthorpe and once it’s rolled on by, in it’s place the program of free entertainment continues with the

Getting messy.

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highlight grape crushing championships and the Rebel Breeze FM Street Carnival.

A line-up of live bands and an eclectic mix of buskers will fill the air, though the most impressive musical spectacle is the gathering of hundreds of musicians grouped in brass bands, pipe bands and thunderous marching drum bands who hit the streets en-masse immediately after the street parade on Saturday 5 March.

The first weekend of the festival, sees emerging young stars join seasoned buskers as they gather in Stanthorpe for the South East Qld Finals of the Australian National Busking Championships.

Buskers on every street corner Saturday 26 February is reason enough to be in Stanthorpe on the first festival weekend, but crowds come just as much for Sunday’s Banchetto Italiano (Italian Long Lunch) which celebrate’s Stanthorpe’s Italian heritage in such a riot of fun that it is guaranteed to sell out!

“Our festival is held every second year, yet the last one feels a lifetime ago, because we were actually the last festival held in Australia before we were all suddenly introduced to Covid-restrictions,” explained Festival President Russell Wantling.

“Thankfully there’s no stopping the stars of our festival - the apples and

grapes, and while they are out there busily budding and bursting this spring, we are busy at work pulling together the 10-day festival.”

“We’ve come through drought and fire in recent history and it’s left our little town stronger and prouder than ever,” said Mr Wantling.

“In 2022 Stanthorpe celebrates a huge milestone marking 150 years since Stanthorpe was founded, so you can be sure we’re putting on a festival celebration befitting the occasion!”

Highlights of the festival program include the Grape Crush Championships, Queensland Country Bank Food and Wine Fiesta, the Channel Seven Grand Parade, Rebel FM Street Carnival, the Apple and Grape Gala Ball, Apple Peeling and Apple Pie Competitions, Orchard Tours, Meet the Winemaker Events and much more, filling 10 exciting days.

Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.

Stanthorpe is just 2.5 hours’ drive from Brisbane, three hours from the Gold Coast or Byron Bay and two hours from Toowoomba.

For more information and festival updates head to appleandgrape.org

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Exploring Australia.

Time to make those plans It’s time to start making plans travel plans for next year whether it be the southwest Queensland Outback, the rugged beauty and history of Tasmania or heading offshore to Norfolk Island.

CT Travel has released its itineraries for the new year, offering an exciting range of tours, from short getaways to two-week adventures. And the word to the wise, is to start thinking about it now before all the seats are snapped up.

“We have some really interesting tours lined up already,” Paul Brockhurst from CT Travel said.

“One not to be missed is a fly / Coach trip exploring southwest Queensland.”

The Southwest Loop will be over 12 days from July 19 next year and is an opportunity to cover the long distances the easy way.

Taking a flight to Longreach and then back from Charleville with Coach travel in between means there will, literally, be

no hard yards.

But there will be plenty to see travelling by luxury coach through the heart of the Outback.

After two nights in Longreach and another two in Winton, the trip turns west to Boulia and then south through Bedourie, surrounded by Eyre Creek at the base of a sand dune – population 140 – and on to Birdsville for three nights.

“These are the little spots on the map that have so much to offer and are on many a bucket list but can be a challenge for many of us to get to,” Paul said.

“A spacious, modern air-conditioned coach is the most comfortable and safest way to travel the long distances on our highways and by-ways.”

The three-night stopover in Birdsville includes a day’s flight across the border to Innamincka in South Australia – population 44 – and a river cruise on Cooper Creek, famous for its role in the ill-fated

Burke and Wills expedition.

The outback comes to life at sunset in a sea of red and orange and there’s no better place to see it than from Big Red, the first sand dune of the Simpson Desert, that stands at 40m high.

From there it’s through Windorah for a night in Eromanga – population 45 – the furthest town from the sea in Australia.

In another claim to fame, is that Australia’s largest dinosaurs have been unearthed here and visitors can “dine with the dinosaurs”. This area has been touted by scientists as the most exciting and prolific dinosaur site in Australia.

Then it’s on to Charleville via Quilpie, before flying home.

“These are the little Outback places we’ve heard of and now it’s time to find them and the many secrets they hold,” Paul says. “We know all the must-see places of interest, and fuel prices and accommodation aren’t your problem as it’s

already sorted as part of the package.”

Also coming up next year is a 15-day tour of Outback New South Wales on the Darling River Run, from 26 April.

It’s a journey across open plains and far horizons, visiting Goondiwindi, Lightning Ridge, Burke, Silverton and Cobar and Broken Hill to name but a few.

Despite its name White Cliffs residents live underground to escape the heat, and that’s where visitors stay too.

Immerse in history, culture and natural beauty at Norfolk Island for eight days from 16 February, or head to Tasmania for 14 days from 7 November.

“There’s a lot planned and something for everyone,” Paul said.

“We’re ready to go.”

Full tours details of upcoming tours are on the CT Travel website.

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Sun, sand and a salty tang

By Erle Levey There was always the thrill and apprehension of running along the narrow path, through the bushland and native grasses of the sand dunes.

What would it be like? Would it be the same as last year? Would the tides have changed the sand bars?

Those were my memories of our beach holidays as kids.

Days were spent from daylight to dark at the beach or watching the fishing boats come in and getting something from their catch to take back to the camp.

There was nothing quite like it.

There were always ice-cream cones to be enjoyed from the corner shop, games of cricket on the sand, a beachfront carnival to wonder at, and the picture theatre of a night.

Coolum Beach is still that sort of place.

For many years it has been regarded as the sleeping tiger of the Sunshine Coast.

It is stirring. New shops, holiday apartments, landscaping of the beachfront Esplanade.

Yet there is also the rusty tin and plywood behind the glass and concrete facades of some of the buildings.

The beachfront caravan park takes you back to those childhood days.

Talking with long-time holiday-mak-

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ers from the park, Coolum is very much what you see is what you get.

It’s the place everyone goes for a traditional beach holiday. One of the few where you can still camp on the foreshore, then pop across the road for a coffee.

It’s a place of fish’n’chips and ice creams, broad beaches and secluded coves.

Thongs and sarongs, singlets and tshirts, board shorts and straw hats.

The Dan Murphy liquor supermarket

and the pub are both across the road.

The bowls club, just a few hundred metres from the sand dunes.

The surf club was designed by Ken Down, who drew on his sailing experience to keep it open to the elements and benefit from the aspect for natural breezes off the ocean.

The old weatherboard picture theatre has gone … and its canvas seats. It was a place where Jaffas could be rolled down the timber floorboards.

The site is now part of an expanded community centre and parkland link-

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ing residential areas with the shops and the beach.

The picture theatre, originally the school of arts hall, has been relocated to the industrial estate for use as a men’s shed.

Then there is the boardwalk that clings to the cliffs and opens the beachfront up to all ... a forerunner of the future perhaps where public access is made for those not as mobile as they would like to be.

You can enjoy the dramatic views.

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Yet there is the beauty of walking on the beach … a golden 16km arc stretching from Noosa Head in the north.

It doesn’t matter whether tide is in or out, there is always beach to walk on, and a place to swim or to surf.

The slope of the sand is gentle - not the deep drop-offs of beaches to the south of Mooloolaba.

Time your walk right and you can get all the way to Peregian for a coffee.

Heading in the other direction, the Coolum Beach Public Art Trail starts just to the north of the caravan park.

There are 11 featured works reflecting a diversity of artists, from communityinitiated projects to artworks by internationally renowned artists.

The entire Art Trail is about a 3km round trip, which takes a couple of hours if you are to take it all in, grab some photos, stop to admire the views.

One of the works is by local artist Blair McNamara who is regarded as part of the paint work.

Blair regards Coolum as the best section of coastline on the Sunshine Coast, especially the stretch from Yaroomba to Yandina Rd. The whole hill is a natural amphitheatre with remnants of littoral forest.

It’s a town caught between two cultures … Noosa with its natural appeal and Maroochy with its economic heart.

Originally the road in from Maroochydore was the David Low Way to Tanah St, then up Centenary Heights Rd. Somers store was on the corner of Yandina Rd and the Esplanade.

Blair said there were several key facts about Coolum Beach, and none so significant as Mt Coolum, the world’s second largest rock behind Uluru.

The volcanic dome rises 208 metres above its surroundings and is one of the most important square kilometres in Australia with more than 700 types of plant life.

The old Toboggan Hill would run from Lows Lookout straight down to the bays. Today it is regarded as a dress circle of Coolum real estate.

The bays of Coolum and Pt Arkwright give everyone a chance to enjoy nature.

Pt Arkwright is one of best areas to observe the geological changes in the cliffs and to investigate the marine life in the rock pools.

Surrounded by Noosa National Park, Coolum is in the middle of nature.

You can experience amazing sunrises, sunsets and moon rises - there are not many other places like that.

The occasional encounters with wildlife are fewer these days - koalas in the laundry, snakes in the garage.

Even so, they cannot be fathomed by the texting teenager.

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Lonely Planet goes Scenic

By Tania Phillips It has been named one of the hottest destinations in the world by Lonely Planet as part of their Best in Travel 2022 and we don’t even have to leave the state to get there.

It’s the Scenic Rim area in South East Queensland and it’s been a hundreds of millions of years in the making and it’s bouncing back after weathering the ravaging bushfires that made headlines globally.

Thanks to global travel authority Lonely Planet it’s a hotspot again and back in the global headlines but unlike last time it’s in a good way with the region becoming the only Australian destination to be named as one of the top 10 countries, cities and regions to visit in 2020.

This edition places particular emphasis on best sustainable travel experiences and named the Scenic Rim eight in the Top 10 Regions.

Just an hour from Brisbane and 30 minutes from the heart of the Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim stretches from Canungra to The Lost World, Beaudesert to Boonah, Tamborine Mountain to Kalbar and is home to the ancient World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests, historic national parks, charming towns and villages, adventure parks, farm stays, craft breweries, boutique wineries, ecolodges, tantalis-

Cedar Creek Glamping. ing gourmet experiences, world class camping and glamping and breathtaking spaces in between.

“After bouncing back from the 2019 Black Summer bushfires with a raft of new attractions and a renewed focus on sustainability, the Scenic Rim in Queensland is primed to become of Australia’s low impact tourism power players,” said Lonely Planet’s Chris Zeiher.

“It’s such an untouched and diverse eco-based Australian destination. From the amazing food and wine to the incredible rainforest and bush walks and memorable places to stay, this is an unexpected pocket of Australia that has it all.”

“The thing that has struck me about the Scenic Rim are its people. The hospitality you’ll experience is off-thescale... the community will invite you in and make you feel like a part of the family. It’s a region that’s a shining example of a connected community that’s been forced to innovate in the face of serious adversity such as drought, fire and more recently Covid travel restrictions.”

Highlights of the region noted by Lonely Planet include Binna Burra Mountain Lodge and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Australia’s newest Great Walk in The Scenic Rim Trail by Spicers, ecolodges Nightfall Wilderness Camp and Mt Barney Lodge as well as the six national parks. Summer Land Camels,

the Scenic Rim Farm Box and Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm were spotlighted for showcasing local produce, while boutique wineries and craft breweries, farm stays and characters of the region were all championed.

Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayor Greg Christensen said being named in the Top 10 Regions in the world for 2022 was a major coup, but not undeserved.

“This is a region of plenty, of rugged ranges, valleys, winding roads and the most welcoming people in the world,” he said.

It’s the region of flavour makers, growers, farmers, foodies and tastechasers, of path-makers and of forward thinking people who have worked to create visitor experiences that are unique, authentic, educational and sustainable, and have persisted during even the most tumultuous and challenging times.”

Inclusion in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 Top 10 Regions sees the Scenic Rim surrounded by outstanding company. The number one region for 2022 is the Westfjords in Iceland, followed by West Virginia, USA, Xishuangbanna in China, Kent’s Heritage Coast in the UK, Puerto Rico, Shikoku, Japan, Atacama Desert, Chile, Vancouver Island, Canada and Burgundy in France.

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Elvis’ is in the building The King may have left the building for a short while, but things are revving up in Central West NSW with borders opening and ever-popular Parkes Elvis Festival set to return 20 to 24 April.

The King-sized program is filled with more than 200 Elvis and speedway inspired events, including muchloved festival favourites Northparkes Mines Street Parade, Renewal of Vows Ceremony, Goodsell Machinery Miss Priscilla Dinner, free Cooke Park Main Stage Entertainment and Elvis Gospel Service.

The Festival will host new events, including a Speedway Exhibit of rare and classic race cars, meet-and-greet racing stars and virtual reality simulators.

A Pin-Up Pageant will be hosted over three days of the Festival for rockabilly and vintage fashion lovers. For the theatrical, Sons of Sun is a wild rock and roll play about Sun Records, Memphis, featuring songs from Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison.

For the first time, fans will enjoy four days of free entertainment from the impressive new performance stage at Cooke Park.

Starting as a small get together between like-minded Elvis fans in 1993, the Festival has grown today into an internationally renowned phenomenon, recognised as one of the top events in Australia and attracting 24,000 fans.

According to Festival Director Cathy Treasure this year’s Festival theme is Speedway, dedicated to Elvis’ 1968 musical hit about a race car driver with a heart of gold. Festival attendees are encouraged to dress in theme. Think gogo dancing girls, overalls, racing suits and red, white and blue. Top Australian tribute artist Mark Anthony will also stage a one-off special Speedway Show to celebrate the Festival theme.

“The Festival is so excited to return next year, bigger and better than ever with a huge program of activities,” Cathy said.

“Although we can’t celebrate on Elvis’ birthday like we normally do, we’re planning a big party regardless and look forward to sharing this iconic festival experience with locals and visitors coming to Parkes.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the NSW Regional Events Acceleration Fund will help next year’s Parkes Elvis Festival deliver a bigger program of events.

“The multi-award-winning Parkes Elvis Festival will attract huge crowds of locals and visitors across five fabulous fun-filled days,” Mr Toole said.

“The Parkes Elvis Festival is considered one of Australia’s most iconic events and with a global media reach of more than 400 million people, this all helps to put a big spotlight on the region and bring welcome tourism dollars to local businesses Tickets to all events are on sale now, including the Feature Concert Series which will see the USA’s 2019 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Taylor Rodriguez, make his Australian debut with four shows performed across the Festival, backed by the dynamic ninepiece TIC band. Jeff Lewis host of the famous ‘Memphis After-Party’ at Graceland’s Elvis Week will MC.

The Festival will welcome a host of other top American talent with links to Elvis and the Speedway movie, including a virtual Q&A appearance by Speedway child star Victoria Paige Meyerink, and a chance to meet in person Charles Stone, tour producer for the Elvis Presley Tours in the 1970s.

Australian music legend, and Platinum artist Brian Cadd will be inducted to the Wall of Fame. The singer, songwriter, keyboard player and producer will be honoured as not only Australian music industry icon for over 50 years, but a continued force that is sure to set next year’s Festival off to a rockin’ start.

Adam Harvey joins the Festival lineup for Elvis Country Special, performing a tribute to Elvis’ many country mu-

sic hits. The Festival isn’t just about all things Elvis, Australia’s colourful rockabilly and vintage communities are also celebrated.

There will be a host of workshops held where fans can discover vintage styling, revel in burlesque performance and even take a masterclass in drawing The King himself.

The preliminary round of the international Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest also returns in 2022, with leading Elvis tribute artists from Australia and abroad battling it out at Parkes Leagues Club. Officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc, the winner will represent Parkes in the Semi-Final round of the 2022 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, USA,

during Elvis Week in August.

Tickets to all Parkes Elvis Festival shows, across the many venues in the city, will be available to purchase online, making booking your entire fiveday Elvis extravaganza a breeze.

Accommodation options are available, including camping and caravanning, in Parkes and surrounding towns.

For all programming and ticketing information, visit parkeselvisfestival. com.au EVENT: Parkes Elvis Festival DATES: 20-24 April, 2022 THEME: Speedway WEBSITE: parkeselvisfestival.com.au LOCATION: Parkes, NSW, Australia

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Christmas for the Corale The award-winning Caloundra Chorale and conductor extraordinaire, Kim Kirkman, are set to hold a festival of carols, uplifting music, and singalongs to start off the holiday season.

A special treat this year will be the concert cellist Christoph Blickling.

The performances will be held Friday, 10 December at 7pm, Saturday 11 December at 2pm and Sunday 12 December at 2pm.

Concert goers are invited to come early and shop at the chorale and theatre company’s Christmas Market for delicious goodies and gifts.

Find them at 30 Naroon Crescent, Wurtulla.

Tickets are adults $24, concession $22, groups, members and FOC $20 and children $10 (includes supper/ afternoon tea). Bookings essential: 0490 329 912.

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Trivia for summer SENIORS TODAY TRIVIA 2 1. Which NSW city is known as “The Gong”?

2. Name one of the three Greek letters with seven letters in the spelling.

3. True or false: a baby bat is called a pup.

4. What is the usual name for decompression sickness?

5. In what part of a building is a dormer window found?

6. Before decimal currency, what coin was known as a “tray bit”?

7. What kind of activity is a Pride of Erin?

8. What recipe consisting of meat and vegetables mixed with rice originated in Louisiana?

9. What number is opposite 9 on an analogue clock face?

10. In a normal deck of playing cards, what are the two red suits?

11. What is the smallest number with seven digits?

12. Which Australian Prime Minister had the given names Paul John?

13. In which Australian city was much of the 1959 film On The Beach set?

14. How many players are on the court during a normal basketball match?

15. What is the past participle of “shoot”?

16. In which English county is Oxford University?

17. What kind of animal is Disney’s Bambi?

18. In the nursery rhyme, who “fell down and broke his crown”?

19. What is the meaning of “pallid”:

BWMCA Carols Committee chair Andrew Butterworth, MC for the event Rosanna Natoli from 7NEWS Sunshine Coast, Santa, creative director Riley Cope and in front Finlay and Montana Kilburn from BYTES. Picture: REFLECTED IMAGES

worn out, pale, made of wood?

20. What is the English equivalent of the German word “gesundheit”?

Answers: 1. Wollongong 2. Epsilon, omicron, upsilon 3. True 4. The bends 5. The roof 6. Three pence 7. Dance 8. Jambalaya 9. 3 10. Hearts and diamonds 11. 1,000,000 12. Keating 13. Melbourne 14. Ten 15. Shot 16. Oxfordshire 17. Deer 18. Jack 19. Pale 20. Health

Singing up a storm at Buderim The harmony of Christmas Carols to return to Buderim The Buderim Village Park will once again come alive with festive spirit, with the community coming together for Buderim Community Carols on Sunday, 12 December.

Organisers are even more excited than

ever to be preparing for Carols this year, after COVID-19 caused their cancellation in 2020.

With pre-show entertainment from 6pm for a 6.30pm start, Rosanna Natoli from 7NEWS Sunshine Coast will return as MC along with a special appearance by Santa Claus.

Locals and visitors alike are invited to join in on the popular annual event, hosted by the BWMCA and Bendigo Community Bank Buderim.

BWMCA Carols organiser Andrew Butterworth said the Buderim Community Christmas Carols would be directed by local entertainment professional Riley Cope, with performances by Buderim Youth Theatre of Excellence (BYTES), Sunshine Coast Youth Choir and Cope Creative.

“We are very excited about this year’s Buderim Community Carols, which has traditionally heralded the beginning of the festive season for the local community,” Mr Butterworth said.

“The past 20 months has been challenging so we feel like there is even more reason to come together as a community and celebrate”.

“We welcome everyone to gather their family and friends and come along for a great sing-a-long”. “Along with Rosanna Natoli returning as MC, we have some great live acts performing and there will be many Carols for everyone to sing along with too”.

“We hope the Buderim community will join in on the spirit of peace and goodwill as we head into Christmas.”

Bendigo Community Bank Buderim branch manager Peter Macdonnell said the Carols would once again be a great way to welcome in the festive season and come together as a community.

“We are so fortunate to have such a talented line up of performers and the stage facilities make Buderim Village Park a spectacular venue,” Mr Macdonnell said.

“It will be a very special event and one which the Bank again is very proud to support.”

Rosanna Natoli said she was really looking forward to sharing the event with the people of Buderim.

“I simply adore Christmas and carols in particular,” she said.

“It’s not often we can come together as a community to celebrate something as pure, universal and heartfelt as the joy of sharing time with family and friends at this time of year.

“I love singing and candlelight – so to be able to combine them for an evening is simply heaven for me!” Also supported again this year by 104.9 Sunshine FM, the celebration will also include a range of food and snacks for sale.

There will be a Sausage Sizzle courtesy of the barbecue experts at the Rotaract Club of the Sunshine Coast, with glow stick candles and products and other treats.

There will also be Fairy Floss for sale thanks to the Buderim Foundation, popcorn thanks to the Buderim Mountain State School P and C, with each organisation raising funds from sales. Entry is by Gold Coin Donation, so bring your picnic rugs or chairs and come and share the night with us. In the event of severe weather, the show will go on, in the Buderim War Memorial Hall next to the park.

The event is made possible through the generous support of event partners, the Bendigo Community Bank Buderim and through their grants program the Sunshine Coast Council, Hopkins Manttan Solicitors, the Rotary Club of Buderim, Reflected Image Productions, Cope Creative, JPG Print and Design, Fenwicks Fruit Emporium, and 104.9 Sunshine FM. This year in addition to printed programs, there will also be electronic programs available via QR code so you can get Carol lyrics on your phone or mobile device.

To keep up to date with weather conditions in the lead up to the event stay tuned to 104.9 Sunshine FM and the BWMCA Facebook page – www.facebook.com/buderimwarmemorialcommunityassociation

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Old friends take new roles

By Tania Phillips

Sunshine Coast duo John Rush and Alli Pope are the deliciously wicked Robert and Liz.

Nudge and Betty - aka Christopher Truswell and Julie McGregor take on new roles, iconic roles as Arthur and Maggie Beare.

“So when I was down there doing the photo shoot it was easy to coordinate them because they have this beautiful rapport – they just get on it’s so obvious. When we saw her we thought what about him and her agent said yes they’re really good friends, we thought this was meant to be.”

Sunshine Coast actor John Rush will play older son Robert while Alli is very

obviously excited to be playing Robert’s venomous wife Liz! This freshened version of the beloved Logie Award-winning show finds longsuffering second son Arthur hoping for the chance to finally take his new flame Anita away on a little holiday.

His only chance for a break however involves recruiting help from his successful but selfish brother Robert – but

the firstborn favourite has enough on his hands. The philandering dentist has been doing distinctly unhygienic things with his hygienist – and when his wife finds out, Arthur’s troubles double as Robert lands on the doorstep. It doesn’t help that manipulative Maggie is in fine form and sabotaging Arthur’s chances of romance at every turn.

“We are opening here on the Coast on a matinee – which is different,” she said.

“But it’s ‘perfect for our target audience, it’s an older demographic for this one and matinee’s on the weekend go really well, people like the idea of seeing a show at two or three in the afternoon and then having the evening off.”

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Back in the mid ’80s to ’90s the Geoffrey Atherden penned Mother & Son ruled the airwaves on the ABC. Funny and touching Mother & Son told the story of long-suffering second son Arthur Beare who lives with his mother Maggie who is taking the trip down “loss-of-memory lane”.

The roles were made famous back then by the legendary Ruth Cracknell and Garry McDonald.

Meanwhile at the same time over on Channel Seven another duo were making their names on a sitcom – as the ditsy secretary Betty and everybody’s best friend Nudge – Julie McGregor and Christopher Truswell were the unofficial stars of Hey Dad and easily the show’s most popular characters.

Fast forward several decades and when Sunshine Coast-based touring production company Jally Entertainment decided to tour the stage play of M&S (adapted by Atherden himself) McGregor (who turned 72 in November) was at the top of producer Alli Pope’s wish list for Maggie.

“Julie is actually a good friend of Christopher’s anyway, they have stayed in touch – really good friends all these years and they live near each other in the Blue Mountains,” Alli, who runs the touring company with husband John Bailey, explained.

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Live on stage.

The UK Bee Geez.

UK Bee Gees hit the stage Internationally acclaimed UK Bee Geez perform live at the Maroochy RSL Events Centre on Saturday 15 January from 6pm.

Considered one of the most realistic tributes to the Bee Gees are the UK Bee Geez.

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tries such as the UK, India, South Africa, Canada New Zealand, Australia and all over Europe, as well as appearing on many television and radio shows.

They have appeared alongside world famous acts such as The Village People, The Supremes, The Temptations, Leo Sayer, John Paul Young and Marcia Hines (just to name a few).

As soon as the trio appears on the

stage you can feel the buzz of excitement in the audience. All the great songs, the harmony vocals, the look, the mannerisms, the dry humor, all are faithfully re-created.

Many believe that from the opening strands of ‘You Should Be Dancing’ through to the romantic ballads such as ‘How Deep Is Your Love’, you could be forgiven for thinking that the real Bee Gees are entertaining you. The trio aim

to take their audience on an unforgettable trip down memory lane in this spectacular show performing all the classics.

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The power of voices raised

By Erle Levey Paper planes in Prague and the last dinner in Venice under a vine-covered pergola.

For the past five years or so it has been a privilege to be associated with the Sunshine Coast’s Oriana Choir as a paton.

None so important as these times under Covid when extra stress is placed on everyone.

It is at a time such as this that if we don’t have a strong support base we can fracture.

Oriana has provided that strength to everyone and anyone.

Someone has always been there to ask “Are you OK?’’ Always ready to offer a hand.

Perhaps no greater example was the live performance at St John’s in Brisbane before the Christmas past.

Not only was it perhaps that Oriana were the first choir to give a live concert during Covid but the fact it was live-streamed around the world to give people hope.

And the way the performance was dedicated to the people of Italy who had been so hospitable during our 2019 performance tour.

In the time I have been associated with Oriana the choir has been able to perform at a wide variety of music events throughout Queensland and around the world.

That has included major venues, community halls, some of the biggest cathedrals and most historic churches in Europe, and at community services throughout the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions.

Oriana has toured England, Wales, Belgium and France in 2012; Hungary, Slovak Republic, Austria and Czech Republic in 2016; then Italy in 2019 - from Rome through the northern regions to Venice.

At times they have asked if I would sing with them.

Well, obviously they have not heard me ... except for that night after a performance where we went to a centuries-old restaurant in Budapest, or the time we started singing Waltzing Matilda to a bewildered group of people at a beer garden overlooking a picturesque lake in Austria.

More recently, it was joining in with six to eight choir members in a bit of Boho Rhap at the Yellow Penguin gelataria in Italy the night after a magnificent evening of music and hospitality on the shores of Lago Di Garda.

What this ever-changing group of singers has been able to do is engage with communities and audiences and bring not just music but fellowship to a wide range of people.

That’s the beauty of song. It embraces people no matter what their background.

It doesn’t matter if it is a cathedral in Gympie or Brisbane, Prague or Budapest, Paris, London or Rome.

The message is the same if it is in St Marks at Buderim or St Marks in Venice, if it is at the farming town of San Miniato or the fishing village of Sestri Levante.

The choir members are as passionate

Oriana singing in the Chiesa di Sant’Andrea Apostolo at Toscolano. 254240 about the planet and all of mankind as they are about their music.

They have shown they can be caring and understanding of people from different cultures.

That it is an honour to be invited into their homes and treat each and every one of them with dignity and respect.

Such memorable times – The Armed Man at Brisbane City Hall certainly stands out. A commemoration of 100 years since the end of World War One. The afternoon in the cathedral at Lucca … such a wonderful setting. The people were so gracious and welcoming of all, no matter what your class, colour or creed.

Riding the carousel at Montecatini Terme after the concert, the funicular journey up the mountain – and even the ambulance trip in Orvieto when a tour member slipped and fell during an afternoon Tuscan thunderstorm. Who could forget?

The village of San Miniato near Verona, and how the people put on the most heart-felt supper.

The way the choirs joined together, not just there but Sestri Levante – and the welcome they gave by the second or secret bay.

Then there was the evening of song and another supper at Toscalano on the shores of Lake Garda.

The small but historic cathedral in the farming community of Aqua Negri … the standing ovation from villagers who had tears in their eyes.

It was the same in 2016 at the final concert in Prague’s Hlahol concert hall … a full house and standing beneath the mural by Alphonse Mucha with a

local. He was engrossed. It must have been raining inside as his eyes were wet.

Where did this journey start?

Probably at the Mothers Day concert at Matthew Flinders in 2016 when the choir sang Prayer for the Children.

You had me by the first chorus.

That was bookended on the Tour of Italy by Even When He Is Silent.

What have I learned about this journey? Travel ... it’s a matter of understanding the cultures, not imposing yourself on them.

Asking permission, for we are in your house. A sense of being invited in.

Appreciating the easy come and go lifestyle of the Italian people.

The history built up over centuries.

To be welcomed into their house, so to speak, and enjoy the food, wine and hospitality provided to us after an evening of much more than music and song.

For me, it was a reminder of the need for graciousness and humility.

That these people welcomed us so warmly into their hearts.

It was up to us to return that honour and trust.

Musical excellence is one thing, technical ability another, but professionalism is essential at all times - the ability to inspire and encourage, to extend a hand when needed ... that is the real character of a person or a group.

That is true success.

To be able to change one person’s life, to be able to make the planet that bit better, no matter how much or how little.

For the greatest journey starts with the first step.

COME TO THE WOODS The latest performance by Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir is Come To The Woods, an amazing piece of choral music by young American composer Jake Runestad.

It’s a work of many moods, which takes the listener on a stimulating day’s outing in the woods.

It is a stirring, uplifting, delightful programme of choral music by American composers from across nearly one hundred years.

It is a program of great variety, with choral arrangements of songs by the likes of Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein and many more.

Styles as diverse as jazz, spiritual, musical theatre, art-song and original choral works, of great beauty and emotional depth, make up a concert that has something for every taste.

It is Oriana’s great pleasure and privilege to have renowned choral conductor and educator, Paul Holley as musical director for Come to the Woods.

He is currently artistic director of Voices of Birralee, based in Brisbane.

Paul has more than 25 years of teaching experience in secondary schools and many years of working with adult community choirs, and his work preparing Oriana for this concert programme has been inspirational.

There is an enormous treasury of wonderful American music, and Come To The Woods is a small, but representative sample of that treasury.

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What’s on in the community CALOUNDRA EVENING VIEW CLUB Caloundra Evening VIEW Club celebrated it’s 26th birthday recently with a wonderful dinner/meeting with a black and white theme.

They have 117 enthusiastic Members and proudly sponsor 10 children in the Learning for Life Program.

The group is passionate about the education of disadvantaged children as well as supporting Members of our Club.

As with every Club, Covid 19 has had an impact on our activities but the Committee has worked tirelessly within the health restrictions and guidelines to keep all our Members safe, connected and informed.

Earlier this year they had fun with the purple poncho competition and recently substantial funds have been raised with a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle and volunteering to register athletes for the Sunshine Coast Marathon.

They have had very interesting and stimulating guest speakers at our monthly evening dinner meetings which are always well received. Caloundra Evening VIEW welcomes guests and New Members and many friendships have been formed.

More information, Enid – 5491 5502.

QUOTA CLUB CALOUNDRA Despite a tumultuous year, Quota Club Caloundra and the local community

Caloundra VIEW Club volunteering with the registrations of athletes for the Sunshine Coast Marathon. have successfully come together to raise funds.

The final 2021 event, a Fashion Parade, where a collection of inspirational styles which effortlessly transition for day to night wear giving a playful frivolity, a touch of glamor, boosted their fundraising. Quota Caloundra supports programs aimed at enhancing disadvantaged women, disability, children, the Aged and the hearing and speech

impaired in the local community.

Speakers from STEMM, Cycling Without Age, Katie Rose Cottage and The Shack, whom of all will be receiving funds to ensure there ongoing efforts, support, dedication to our community.

You are invited to come along and enjoy the festivities, be inspired by the stories of success and endurance being told by a member of each of these Community Organizations. New members,

Beryl Moye and May Thomas at Bunnings sausage sizzle. volunteers, you’re very welcome to attend our Social Coffee Morning held on the first Friday of every month at 10.15 and Business meetings held the second Thursday at 7pm at the Caloundra Power Boat Club.

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Heartwarming fare For years now anyone who follows former Cold Chisel vocalist Jimmy Barnes on social media has been treated to glimpses of the food that he and his wife Jane prepare for their family.

Fans have been asking - Jane – when is the cookbook coming?

And the answer is, finally, this Christmas.

But Where The River Bends – released early November - is a bit more

than a cookbook.

Through the book Jane and Jimmy have invited fans and foodies to their kitchen table to share heart-warming stories and favourite dishes ranging from nutritious breakfasts and healthy lunches through classic pastas and Thai curries to Sunday roasts and delectable desserts.

Inspired by the food they love and the legendary feasts they host for family and friends, Where the River Bends

THAI DEEP-FRIED WHOLE FISH Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 whole baby snapper or bream, 500g each, cleaned and scaled dash fish sauce

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This is my favourite way of eating fish: fried crispy and served with a little Thai seafood dipping sauce (nam jim). The expert fish fryer in our family is Jimmy; he learned his technique from my aunty’s Thai cook, who taught us many of our favourite Thai dishes over the years.

Method: 1. Pat the fish dry with paper towel. Using a sharp knife, score the fish with 3–4 diagonal cuts on each side.

2. Place the fish on a plate, douse with fish sauce and season with white pepper.

3. In a large wok, pour in enough oil so it’s one-third full. Place over a high heat. It’s ready when it starts smoking, or if it starts bubbling when you throw in a coriander

· white pepper · canola or rice bran oil · banana leaves, to serve · Thai seafood sauce (nam jim, page 304) leaf, as Jimmy likes to do.

4. Cook the fish one at a time. This keeps the oil at a high temperature, which you need for the crispiness. About 4 minutes a side should see the fish turn golden crunchy brown and be perfectly cooked.

5. Lift out of the oil and place onto paper towel to drain.

6. Serve on banana leaves with Thai seafood sauce on the side.

Cook’s Notes: To achieve crispiness with any protein, it is important to make sure that the skin is dry.

For example with pork, the dryer the skin, the better the crackling, and it’s the same with chicken. That’s why we pat the fish dry at the start of this recipe.

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HAINAN CHICKEN (THAI STYLE) Serves: 6 In Thailand this is served early in the morning.

People on the way to work, or kids on the way to school, will stop for a plate of it. Our favourite spot for this dish in Hua Hin, where we have holidayed as a family for the past 40 years, can be sold out by 11 am on busy days. Most regular travellers to Southeast Asia will know this dish well, as it’s available in various forms in most countries in the region.

In Singapore they poach the chicken, but the Thais steam the chicken in a big steamer, with the water in the bottom pot catching the fat drippings, which are in turn made into a delicious broth to have with the chicken-fat rice. I always brine my chicken, even when I’m steaming, as I always get a better, juicier result. This is my go-to comfort food, a family favourite. And I love to take my time making this meal, because I think it’s the time and love that add extra deliciousness.

Steamed chicken

· 4cm

knob ginger, flattened, plus extra for steaming Method: 1. Brine the chicken (page 305), using the ginger, garlic, coriander roots, Chinese cooking wine and soy sauce in the brining liquid. Drain well and pat dry before using.

2. Rub the chicken with kecap manis. Put some flattened ginger, garlic and coriander root inside the body and place into a large steamer over a large pan of simmering water. Cook for 50–60 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Let the chicken rest in the steamer until you are ready to serve (reserve the liquid underneath).

Thai deep-fried whole fish.

Hainan chicken (Thai style).

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ing 4 coriander roots, cleaned and crushed, plus extra for steaming dash Chinese cooking wine dash light soy sauce 1 whole chicken 1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) coriander leaves, to serve 4 cucumbers, sliced ginger, green shallot and sesame sauce (page 302), to serve sweet soy sauce with chilli (page 303), to serve

3. Meanwhile, to make the chicken-fat rice, place the chicken fat in a frying pan over medium heat and heat until rendered (melted). Add the rice and stir to coat well with the fat. Transfer to a rice cooker and mix through the garlic, coriander roots, ginger and pandan leaf. Season with salt and add the stock or water. There will be less liquid than when you usually cook rice, but we want this rice to be a little drier and not over-cooked.

4. Not under-cooked or al dente either; chicken rice should be on the firmer side.

Cook according to your rice cooker directions.

ROAST FILLET OF BEEF WITH PORCINI Serves: 12

· ¼ cup red wine

You can’t go wrong with this recipe, so don’t be Roasted eschalots afraid of trying it. For the meat, I recommend using the most tender cut of all, the eye fillet.

2kg beef fillet 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 30g butter mushroom jus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 garlic cloves, smashed and sliced 30g dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes 1 beef stock cube 400g mixed mushrooms (king, shiitake, Swiss), cleaned and sliced

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· 10 eschalots, peeled and chopped in half · 3 garlic cloves, smashed Method: To make the peas, place a frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter and a pinch of salt. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add the frozen peas and stir to combine. When the peas turn a brilliant green colour, add the stock and simmer until the liquid is mostly gone.

Slice the beef and serve drizzled with the porcini mushroom jus, with roasted escha-

· ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped · 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, finely chopped · 2 tablespoons olive oil · 1 tablespoon butter, chopped lots and peas on the side.

Cook’s Notes: If you don’t have a meat thermometer, you can just check the meat’s readiness by pressing down on the roast. If it bounces back like the fleshy part of the palm of your hand, it is ready to take out to rest. Allow the meat to rest for the same time as the cooking time.

This will stop it bleeding out when you carve it up.

Roast fillet of beef with porcini and wild mushroom jus, roasted eschalots and peas.

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New plants for summer

By Kevin Redd Welcome to the summer edition of our gardening column. In this article, we’d like to introduce you to a few really useful hot weather plants that many of you might have heard about before. These are all plants that love the hot and humid conditions of the Queensland/ Northern NSW environment- and with a big of care will grow even in the hotter/ drier areas of the arid interior.

Firstly consider Rosella plants. Originally the Rosella (whose scientific name is Hibiscus sabdariffa) comes from hot and harsh environments and they absolute thrive in summer. In fact if you lived in Tasmania or other cooler regions, you could most likely not even get even these to survive.

So you might have tried rosella jam before, but did you know that the leaves are also edible? In fact, they are one of the most common green vegetables eaten in countries like Burma and Bangladesh due to their extreme heat tolerance and relative easiness to grow. We also love the look of the Rosella plant (about a metre high and covered in pink flowers followed by dark red seed pods.) The plants look amazing in both the vegetable garden and also among ornamental plantings.

Rosellas grow very easily (and quickly) from seeds and we recommend for best results, try soaking the seeds overnight before planting.

Summer produce.

Rosella flowers.

Rosella fruit on the bush.

Another unique group of plants that thrive in the summer months are the Calabash or ‘bottle gourds’. These plants (whose scientific name is Lagenaria siceraria) are cultivated around

the world and love the summer- many common names for them include ‘New Guinea Bean’, ‘Birdhouse Gourd’ and ‘Long Melon’. Cultures from Asia to Africa eat these gourds and some won-

derful dishes in Japan, Korea, Vietnam and even Italy rely on calabash.

A long and trailing vine, they are great to grow up a trellis, on a fence or over a rusty back shed. The fruit will be formed all along the vine and they are both edible and ornamental. We love eating them when they are still small (the skin is thinner then and the flesh is like a firm zucchini or pumpkin.) Also some of the gourds should be left on the vine until they fully dry out to make great shaker percussion instruments or ornamental objects.

Kids delight in seeing the gourds hanging from the vines and also have a great time painting the dried gourds when harvest comes along.

There are a wide range of shapes and sizes with some growing ‘warty’ and others over 1 metre long and narrow -while others are very oddly shaped with a bulbous bottom.

So what should you do to get one growing? Get a few seed and pop them into the ground- it’s really that easy!

They do, however, do best with somewhere/something to climb and if given this, will thrive and provide food and look wonderful through the summer ahead.

So why not try something new for your garden this summer. It’s a great time to plant so many of the ornamental and edible plants that will reward you with a summer of sensational food and foliage - so happy gardening.

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