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Celebrating Sixty Years of Service By Keer Moriarty When Pam Moriarty walked into church on Sunday 14 November, she thought she was walking into a reunion service that she had helped organise. The truth was, behind the scenes a celebration of over 60 years of service to the Canungra Uniting Church had been put together for Pam. “I wasn’t expecting that for me,” said Pam. Now in her early eighties, Pam recently decided it was time to step down from her role with the Church Council. Her involvement with the Church began with the Methodist Church in January 1959. She returned from her honeymoon and began to teach Sunday School. In 1977, the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches merged and Pam became a member of the first Uniting Church Council. Over the years she has many fond memories. “At one point when
Pam Moriarty with the Canungra Uniting Church congregation. Mum was teaching Sunday School we had 72 children. Cheryl Taylor (now Cheryl Ford) was one of the children - she would have been only three or four years old.” With only the church building, Sunday School classes were scattered
around the church grounds, until they embarked on a major fundraising effort to purchase and move a wooden hall which came from Cedar Grove. “I remember Avril Mahony and Avil McLennan (the wife of the school
principal) were very involved. We ran so many cake stalls to get that hall there!” “All my kids went to Sunday School there, then Dick ran the Youth Group in the hall.” Pam said so many people have been involved
in the development of the Canungra Uniting Church, many of whom are close friends. Canungra Uniting Church will hold a Christmas Carols night on Saturday 18 December at the Church grounds, 33 Appel Street, Canungra.
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HUMANS of CANUNGRA
By Keer Moriarty Photo by Katie O’Brien
Paige Templeman spent her early years in Hong Kong and then faced her initial post-school years in the midst of a pandemic. Confident, funny and very honest, even without a plan you get the feeling that Paige will go on to do some great things.
You lived in Hong Kong for a while, how long were you there? My family (Mum, Dad and brother Donovan) lived in Hong Kong for five years before they had me. Donovan was born in Australia and they moved to Hong Kong when he was little. Mum came back to Australia to have me. Was that for your Dad’s work? Yes, he was an engineer working on the Hong Kong airport. Did you go back to Hong Kong after you were born? Once I was fine to travel, Mum took me back. I don’t remember anything about Australia before I moved here when I was eight. Do you remember much of Hong Kong? I loved it. I feel sad that I wouldn’t go there now that China is in charge of it. Our friends say it’s not the same anymore.
What was it like moving from Hong Kong to Australia? I remember the first day of primary school at Canungra, they put me in Grade Seven because I was so big and tall, they thought I was in Grade Seven. I went into this classroom and they were learning multiplication and I had no idea what that was. You were eight? Yes. I was supposed to be in Grade Two. They quickly came and got me and said “this girl is supposed to be in Grade Two”. It was funny, because they were learning multiplication and I was like “What’s this? I don’t know what this is.” Was it a culture shock? In Hong Kong I went to a big international school and there were people from all over the world. But I’m glad I came to
Canungra, I like it. You finished school in 2019 and we’ve been in a pandemic since - did that affect your plans for after school? I didn’t really have a plan for after school. My friend and I were going to Germany and Europe in 2020. I bought tickets and the pandemic got worse and we couldn’t go. I went to Uni for two weeks to do Forensic Science. I just struggled so much. I kind of knew I wouldn’t like it, and I gave up after two weeks so I didn’t have to pay the HELP fees. Since then I don’t know what I’m doing. I’ve been told when you go out you tell people you’re a Pie Maker. Yeah, it’s just easier, and it sounds better than saying “I’m a dishie”. People are like “oh what pies do you make?” They’re not going to ask “what dishes do you wash?”
Paige Templeman In reality, do you do both? At The Outpost Cafe I do a bit of everything. I serve customers, I wash dishes, I do cooking, I do the pies, whatever they need me to do. I think Pie Maker sounds better - it’s a conversation starter. How has the pandemic affected you socially? For a whole year we didn’t go out, now I’m 20 I should be over my clubbing stage but I’m not, I’m just getting into my party stage. I’m a pretty confident
person but I find it so hard talking to people now. A lot of people my age haven’t had much social interaction. I feel like young people have lost their communication skills with each other. Which is so sad, I think. I feel sorry for people my age who went to uni (not myself). They’ve hardly made any friends because they’ve done uni online. Everyone says it is supposed to be the best time of your life but it’s just not for them.
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LOCAL NEWS
Community the Winner at Pitch Night By Keer Moriarty Community groups took home $6,500 after successfully pitching their ideas to the Board of the Bendigo Community Bank, Canungra & District. The evening was like a Theatresports event with some very imaginative skits performed. C&K Community Kindergarten and Mountain Mates got the children involved and were happy to go home with grant money for art lessons by Kate Kinsela (C&K) and a new oven (Mountain Mates). John King reprised his role of wannabe carols singer, ‘Wazza’ for the St Luke’s Church pitch and was rewarded with $500 towards the running of their carols night. Canungra Men’s Shed
Community Groups took home $6,500 from the Community Pitch Night. received $1,500 for office equipment. Canungra Bowls Club and the Miniature Goat Breeder’s Association pitched for marquees to be used at their events.
Bank Chairperson, Janine Rockliff congratulated the groups on their successful pitches. “The Bank and Board are proud to support local groups through these
partnerships.” “The pitch night has become a great networking event where community groups get to tell their story and also raise awareness of how they
support the community.” “Remember by banking with your local community bank, you are supporting nights like these and your community,” she said.
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SCENIC RIM BUSINESS AWARDS
Locals Shine at By Keer Moriarty
Nikki and Luke Hobbs of Hobbs Building and Interiors
Some of Canungra’s stand out businesses were winners in the Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards last month. More than 210 guests gathered at the Boonah Cultural Centre for the announcement of the 2021 award winners, which saw The Lime Caviar Company crowned business of the
Kelly-Jo Uccetta, Samantha Dusting and Danielle Stone.
year with the Regional Prosperity Award and four local businesses amongst the winners.
Retail
My Country Escape Popular fashion and homewares boutique, My Country Escape, was outstanding in a large field of nominees in the retail category. Owner Michelle Roper-Dennis was unable to attend the awards due to border restrictions, however she thanked her customers and staff for supporting the business over the past six years via a Facebook post. Judges described the My Country Escape team as being like a family “The team displays an excellent ability to identify a target, put a plan in place and achieve their goals, even during challenging times.” “They deliver great customer service, provide goods which meet customer expectations and offer an overall exceptional visitor experience.”
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Hobbs Building and Interiors Luke and Nikki Hobbs have grown their business significantly in recent years and judges said they show a strong commitment to marketing information and efforts. “The country vibe of the Scenic Rim is embedded in their business philosophy and design principles, and they are successful in communicating and promoting the Scenic Rim way of life.”
Transport, Logistics, Manufacturing and Mining Australian Lawn Concepts
Judges say this long-standing Scenic Rim business has shown impressive growth, particularly in the last few years. “They are a significant employer of local resi-
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Business Awards
dents and make a significant economic contribution.” “They also show a strong commitment to local causes and the values of the business reflect that.” “Australian Lawn Concepts are to be congratulated for their commitment to customer service, ‘buying local’ and advancing their industry generally.” “Their future plans are very exciting and show a commitment to sustainable practice and to continuous innovation.”
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Still recovering from the loss of their major accommodation in 2019, Binna Burra Lodge has pivoted the business through bushfires and COVID. “It’s another welcome recognition of the remarkable team effort by our staff and everyone who has helped in so many ways since the devastation we experienced in the early days of the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires across Australia,” said Steve Noakes,
The Winners Were:
• Regional Prosperity Award (The Lime Caviar Company) • Agriculture (The Lime Caviar Company) • Tourism and Accommodation (Tamborine Mountain Distillery) • Hospitality – Food and Dining (Scenic Rim Brewery) • Retail (My Country Escape) • Trades and Construction (Hobbs Building and Interiors) • Transport, Logistics, Manufacturing and Mining (Australian Lawn Concepts and RV Tanks Australia) • Professional and Community Services (Tamborine Mountain State School P&C Association) • Outstanding New Business (e360 Design) • Business with 20+ Staff (Binna Burra Lodge) • Trainee/Apprentice of the Year (Corrine Cause, Fit Up Fitness).
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LOCAL NEWS
Crooks on the Run! By Keer Moriarty
For some people spending a year with three kids and two dogs in the confines of a caravan would be a nightmare, but for the Crook family it is the trip of a lifetime. After a year of planning, Steve and Kym Crook with Chloe (18), Ella (15) and Cooper (13), leave in December to travel around Australia. They will be accompanied by Jas the four year old Lhasa Apso cross and SJ the seven year old Rottweiler. They purchased a 20 foot Royal Flair caravan specifically for the trip. “When Kym suggested the trip, I said “If we’re doing it, we’re doing it in style”,” laughed Steve. The couple wanted to
do the trip before their children move on to the next stage of their lives, with Ella and Cooper able to continue studying online. “Chloe has just graduated from high school and did a Diploma of Social Media and Marketing.” “So she will be our Marketing Manager.” They have created a ‘Crooks on the Run’ logo and Instagram page and are excited about sharing their travels with their followers. Although Steve will leave Live Fit Gyms at the Canungra and Yarrabilba locations in good hands, he is looking forward to posting workout videos in iconic locations throughout Australia while they travel. Kym has leased the Canungra Beauty premises to Stacey Garrett of
Create the Image, but will take waxing and nail equipment with her on the trip, giving the option to offer beauty services in the caravan parks they stay in. One of the most difficult parts of planning was packing clothing to take for a year that can be stored in a small space. “Culling the wardrobes has been difficult, especially for the girls,” said Kym. They are hoping by the time they leave border restrictions will have eased and they will be able to travel across to the coastline of Western Australia. “We don’t have a set timetable, if we find a place we like we can stay for two weeks,” said Steve. To keep up with the Crooks adventures, follow Crooks on the Run 2021 on Instagram.
Chloe, Steve, Kym, Ella and Cooper Crook with dogs Jas the Lhasa Apso cross and SJ the Rottweiler. Photo: Katie O’Brien.
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Wow, what a year… As always we have been incredibly grateful to all customers, friends and family of My Country Escape, especially at the beginning of the year when we were closed for our renovations. Covid has continued to frustrate and throw us curve balls, but we have worked incredibly hard to make sure our stock has continued to flow and be fresh and exciting. As always we have put our heart and soul into finding and displaying the most beautiful gifts and goodies to make Christmas a delight. And if you are in-store you will see we have so many new lines, having partnered up with new suppliers it really is an exciting time. So come in and check out some of the new goodies on offer and let us help you find that special something for that special someone. As for the team and myself we would also like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to you, our community and we wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year.
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LIFESTYLE
Vale Joy Drescher 15/11/1944 – 28/11/2021 By Susie Cunningham The Scenic Rim and the world will never be the same after beloved icon Joy Drescher passed away on 28 November. She was in public office across three decades and was the first and only female Mayor Beaudesert Shire ever had. The larger-than-life character who always spoke it like it was threw her support behind community groups and endeared herself to everyone she met through her uninhibited laughter and zest for life. Joy, who had been battling breast cancer for two years, was active right up until her very last day. The Canungra Times shares these words with permission from one of Joy’s daughters, Carmel Geromoschos-Sheil: In loving memory .... Anyone who knew my mum, or had heard her laugh, read her column,
seen one of her hats... knew she was larger than life. She was eccentric, which kind of drove me crazy as a child and as an adult, but she was one of a kind, she lived her life, and she longed to be old enough to tell the nay sayers where they could stick their ideas... Oh my, I thought we’d have years more to come visit, talk, phone calls at all hours... except early in the morning. Well... I guess she won her battle... no more chemotherapy for her... no more blood tests... yesterday (28 November 2021) at 76 she came 2nd in Australia in a speech contest, she went to a political rally, she had dinner at the Chinese Restaurant... but sadly... She has laughed her last laugh, breathed her last breath... her stories (or stories about her), will be long remembered. Her name was Joy, and it’s how she lived her life.
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LOCAL NEWS
Fighting to Save the Graves By Keer Moriarty On the hill behind Canungra’s main street is an unassuming parcel of land that holds the heart of long term residents. The site contains the remains of John Scarborough and five babies under nine months of age - all of whom have living descendants in Canungra. One of the descendants, Vicki Rayner purchased the block of land adjacent to the grave site, with the intention of ensuring the site was well maintained. In 2017 a Conservation Management Plan was prepared, stating that living descendants had been consulted and wished for the graves to remain in their original location and be protected. One of the recommendations of the plan was a
memorial plaque with the names and death dates of the deceased children, however this, along with other recommendations, has not been completed. Relatives are distressed that the site is being treated by Council as one grave, when family history documents reveal the babies graves were near Scarborough and not in the same plot. Interred in the unmarked babies’ graves are five grandchildren of Amos Finch: Jesse Daniels Mahony, Cyril George McVey, Edwin Percy Fitzgerald, McVey baby (stillborn, unnamed), and Donald McVey. Ms Rayner has been fighting for four years to have both the Scarborough and Finch babies’ graves restored.
Above: The gravesite as it is today. Right: Fencing surrounding John Scarborough’s grave was removed and has not yet been restored.
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The community is invited to work with the artists during a weekend painting workshop at the skatepark. This is a hands-on experience; you will get to paint part of Tamborine Mountain Skate Park Mural with Queensland Artists, Benjamin Werner and Yannick Blattner of All City Walls. For more information: Contact the Box Office on 07 5540 5050 or visit our website.
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New Art Exhibition by Dave Groom
Rain Birds is an exhibition of new oil paintings by Scenic Rim Artist Dave Groom, who has an artist studio and gallery at Beechmont. In September 2019 the landscape around Dave’s property was burnt by the devastating bush fires, that sadly impacted on the local community, with many houses lost and the iconic Binna Burra Lodge destroyed. Dave’s property was one of the lucky ones that survived, purely because of the efforts by the National Park Service, assisted by the Upper Beechmont Fire Brigade, doing a crucial hazard reduction burn, just three weeks before the Sarabah fire came through. Without this burn, he would have lost his house, cottage and studio gallery to fire.
Time has moved on and fortunately the area has received great rain over the last year and the open forest that was so heavily burnt in the fire, has come back incredibly well. As an artist who portrays the landscape around him in its current form, Dave has spent the last few months painting this forest, in celebration of its regeneration. On his daily walks along the razorback near Binna Burra, he has been observing the regrowth and beauty returning to the natural landscape. Paintings include views across to Darlington and into the Coomera Valley, with the local bird life featured in many of the works. Other paintings portray the mist and cloud lifting from the mountains, after
Dave Groom in his Beechmont studio. Photo: Supplied. days of wonderful spring rain and trunks of eucalypt trees shrouded in the soft mountain mist. Rain Birds opens 10am on Saturday 11 December at the Studio Gallery
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Years ago, the local paper was the by the anti-vaxxers. It present to support the atof Beechmont. Entry is free and Entry mations, when Canungra was part of the Beaudesbe at various locations around the Mountain backbone tending nurses. is theForms first will time trouble of a community. The people who owned The Queensland and on ourHealth web site for ert Shire. Atthe 77 years of age, she had battled breast the Mountain to engage. Name withheld by likethose thisoffhas happened.who are coming paper and the people who worked there were initiative was So, thewell-remessage is: put nurses huge coloured cancer for two years,inalltheir thecommun while continuing her circles request The are there to around the 11-20 Septemb involved er on ities, they had their finger your calendars, get your planning hats on for making a Scarecrow display community volunteer work number organon the pulse or visitand for theyaknew the of people in the towns. ing the Mountain. If visiting, consider an overnight stay, enjoy our fabulous isations in Beaudesert. No doubt this is still true for local journalists - but sunset and visit some of our attractions. She was known for of herthose loudjobs laugh, hershed unique how many will be in the move to The Committee is keen to have a festival in whatever format is possible because digital? fashion sense and her ability to call a spade a Beaudesert Bulletin welcomes letters on topics of interest to our readers. Letters it brings the community together and that is what we will need by Septemb What will the favourite record keeping spade. Blunt people are my kind (maybe er. should be less than 250 words. Please include the writer’s name (for publication), of townships look So,telephone please plannumbers. on producin a scarecrow or visiting How can truth address and Weg reserve the right to editand all staying letters for space, on the Mounbe disseminated without this because it’s like? a quality I don’t have). tain and, if we can get the lantern parade and other activities up and grassroot or running, post to we s vehicle of news? Because it is easy to style I was brushing my teeth when Susie Cunningsee or grammar. Email letters to: news@beaudesertbulletin.com will do so. Shop 2, 61-85 Brisbane St, Beaudesert QLD 4285. The views Beaudesert Bulletin, that a report about the refurbish ment of the soccer ham sent me a message saying Joy had died. Regards, comments expressed in Letters to the Editor are those of the writer and not club’s canteen or she ‘what wegot diditinwrong. the pandemic’and is My first instinct was that had Nigelthose Waistell necessarily of this newspaper. real and true, but who will remember this when they I’d seen Joy literally the day before, vibrant and Scarecrow Coordinator, Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce are relegated to the archives of the internet? Where full of life as always. are the pictures to cut out and keep on the fridge? Or She was does the kind of person who always made none of that matter? you feel important. She had a way of relating to The Canungr a Times belongs to me, but really it people that belongs is rare. toWhen Joy was with you, she the commun ity and I’ll keep doing what I The Canungra Times welcomes letters on topics of general interest was really with to our can toyou. make sure that continues. readers. She spoke at the Anti-Mandate gathering at JuIn the words of George Bernard Shaw: “I am of www.canungratimes.com.au Letters can be sent by post or email and should be less than 250 words. bilee Park in 28 November. theBeaudesert opinion thatonmySunday life belongs to the whole commuPlease include the writer’s Shop 1/1 Lawton Lane, Canungra Ph: publicati 0407 671 name (for on), 286 address and telephone I was reporting on itasand she tomy chat beforeto do for it nity and long asstopped I live, it is privilege numbers. Email letters to: news@canungratimes.com.au or post to she left. whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when DEADLINE FOR BOOKINGS & COPY: The Canungra Times, 1/1 Lawton Lane, Canungra QLD 4275. die, for the harder She was Icarrying a fold up Ichair whenI Ilive.” ofworkand the more The views and comments expressed in Letters to the Editor and are those of the fered to carry it to her car, at first she said no, but writer and not necessarily those of this newspaper. Tuesday 25 January, 2022 relented. I carried the chair to her car, we chatted and then Establishe May 2005 another friend of hers turned up in the card park. I left, sayingOffice: “I’ll see you later”. 1 Lawton Lane, Canungra QLD 4275. Joy was Phone: an inspiration. was0407 utterly unafraid 5543 5532,She Mobile: 671 286 of being herself something that is rare. Quirky, Email: -news@ca nungratimes.com.au Web Site: www.canu eccentric, incredibly intelligent and .com.au creative and I ngratimes 4,000before copies distributed would say Distributio a womann:well her time. monthly to: • Canungra - letterbox delivery, Canungra Hotel, When I decided to start the Beaudesert Bulletin, Fruit & Vegetables Canungra FoodWorks, Caltex I approached Joy about writing a column for us. • Beechmont - letterbox delivery, Beechmont General Dairy Products I went to her home chatBean about it and ended up Store, ThetoFlying Meat, Bread and Groceries there for about foure Village hours,- laughing sharing • Tamborin Shell Serviceand Station, Mathilda’s Service Station, Tamborine Hardware wine and stories. • Beaudese rt - Beaudese News, It seemed the whole region rtwas in Brisbane mourning Street • Mountshe Tamborin e - Tamborine when we heard had passed away.Mountain She isBakery as Phone: 0402 647 631 The Canungra Times is distributed on the first Friday of Shop 1/8 Kidston Street, Canungra much a part of the fabric of the Scenic Rim as any each month. info@owlwholefoods.com.au - www.owlwholefoods.com.au of the bricks andPhoto: mortar. Cover . We will all be poorer for our loss , but richer for having known her. Page 14 The Canungra Times - June 2020 RIP Joy Drescher.
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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE YEAR 12 The R J & M G Nicholls Prize for the Most Outstanding Student
CERTIFICATES Year 12
Cleah Sullivan
CeCe Knight
Diploma of Business
Naomi Clements
Eugene Lee
Diploma of Business
Caitlin Ward
Diploma of Business
The Kyle Family Prize for Dux of the College The Simon Davies Cup for Most Outstanding Person in Cultural Activities Lachlan Woodyatt
Jacey Chia
Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
The Professor Jack Walton Trophy for Most Outstanding Sportsperson (The Marcus Oldham Australian Equestrian
Tate Rissman
Certificate II in Tourism
Olivia Parker
Certificate II in Tourism
Caitlin Ward
Benen Garvey
Certificate II in Tourism
Talia Criss
Certificate II in Health Support Services/
Scholarship sponsored by Equestrian Victoria for $11,500)
Year 11
Ampol Best All-Rounder Award Dylan Sippel
TMC Victory & Valour Award
Paris Richardson / Georgia Round
Chamber of Commerce Award $500 CeCe Knight
Lions Award $250
Certificate III in Health Services Lachlan Williams
Certificate III in Health Services Jai Salon
ADF Future Innovators Award $550 Lana Bignell
TMC Arts Award (works hung at Viking Framers Gallery) Hannah Dalton
Yr 12 TMC Drama Award
Ryan Adam / Phoebe Fenton-Marshall
Striving For Success Award – Jon Krause MP Ella Hope-Doble
Cert II in Sport and Rec Felix Harrison-Cantwell
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Gregory Fowlds
Certificate III in Fitness
Cailum Green
Certificate III in Fitness
Vinnie Taitua
Certificate III in Fitness
Liam Jack
Cert II in Sport and Rec
Mya Scrivener
Cert II in Tourism
Jamie Castley
Cert II in Tourism
Lachlan Brittle
Trade Taster
Jake Coughlan
Trade Taster
Max De Araugo
Trade Taster
Chad Fitch
Trade Taster
Seth Holmdahl
Trade Taster
Karl Round
Trade Taster
Noah Watson
Trade Taster
Jack Wraith
Trade Taster
Mia Armstrong
Cert III Music Production (Performance)
Keira Wood
Certificate II in Animal Studies
Jessica Dalton
Certificate II in Animal Studies
Chanel Reid
Cert II in Tourism
Keane Diong
Cert II in Tourism
Molly Smith
Cert II in Tourism
Deegan Alderson
Cert II in Sport and Rec
Braydon Croker
Cert II in Sport and Rec
Year 10
GUARANTEED UNIVERSITY ENTRY Southern Cross University STAR Entry Scheme Phoebe Fenton-Marshall - Bachelor of Digital Media Naomi Clements - Bachelor of Arts Lana Bignell - Bachelor of Psychological Science Dylan Sippel - Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science Kendall Cox - Bachelor of Science - Marine Systems CeCe Knight - Bachelor of Business and Enterprise Georgia Round - Bachelor of Arts Jamie Philps – Diploma of Arts & Social Sciences Ella Hope-Doble – Diploma of Arts & Social Sciences Annie Nicol – Diploma of Health Caitlin Korner - Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bond University
Cleah Sullivan – Offered – Bachelor of International Relations Dylan Sippel – Offered – Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science Emma Sutherland – Offered – Bachelor of Communication (Business)
Simon Black Australian Rules Academy
Paris Richardson - Diploma of Elite Sports Development/Bachelor Sports Management
Marcus Oldham College
Caitlin Ward - Equestrian Victoria Scholarship $11,500
TAFE Queensland Merit Scholarship $5000 Hannah Dalton - Diploma of Visual Arts
Head Start Program
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Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Portia Ilaoa
ADF Leadership & Teamwork Award $550 Cleah Sullivan
Certificate II in Health Support Services/
Trade Taster Charlotte Flynn-Grant
Cert II in Sport and Rec
Trent Jellick
Cert II in Sport and Rec Trade Taster
Maddie Langton
Cert II in Sport and Rec
Oscar Suffolk
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AWARDS DAY – 2021 DRAMA EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE: Year 12
Ryan Adam, Kendall Cox , Anna Dyson, Phoebe Fenton-Marshall, Jelana Mikulic, Liam Niotakis, Cleah Sullivan, Emma Sutherland, Lachlan Woodyatt
Year 11
Tannaya Bartlett, Zoe Close, Sophie Byrns
Year 10
Alex Stanford and Jack Wraith
YEAR 11 Student Most Outstanding in Academics Joseph Linthwaite
Student Most Outstanding in CoCurricular Activities Emily Clarke
Student Most Outstanding in Sporting Activities
Talia Criss (Equestrian Interschool Qld State Team Captain) / Kirsten Quinn
GU Remarkable Award for Leadership + $200 Lachlan Williams
TMC Victory & Valour Award Max Lavagna-Slater
YEAR 10 Student Most Outstanding in Academics Ashlee Hildebrandt / Elijah Fern
Student Most Outstanding in CoCurricular Activities Annia Regi / Elijah Fern
Student Most Outstanding in Sporting Activities Molly Smith (Equestrian – State Championships)
TMC Victory & Valour Award
YEAR 8
YEAR 5
Student Most Outstanding in Academics
Student Most Outstanding in
Student Most Outstanding in CoCurricular Activities
Student Most Outstanding in Co-
Nicholas Brennan / Caleb Adams
Curricular Activities
Student Most Outstanding in Sporting Activities
Isobel Stevens / Ariana Stevenson
Ashlee Lowe (Equestrian – National Championships)
TMC Victory & Valour Award Christopher Corden
YEAR 7 Student Most Outstanding in Academics William Fern
Student Most Outstanding in CoCurricular Activities Ava Byrnes / Scarlett Thomson
Student Most Outstanding in Sporting Activities
Amelia Waller (Equestrian – National Championships)
TMC Victory & Valour Award
Student Most Outstanding in Academics Lily Parker
Max Wriggles
TMC Victory & Valour Award
YEAR 4 Student Most Outstanding in Academics Jordy Gill
Student Most Outstanding in CoCurricular Activities James White
Student Most Outstanding in Sporting Activities Riley Brown
TMC Victory & Valour Award
YEAR 6
Student Most Outstanding in Band
Maelle Raillard
TMC Arrows – Captain Award Emily Harding / Maison Cavallo
TMC Cultural Captain Award
Program Riley Brown
Amelie Zarins
YEAR 3
TMC Prefects Award
Student Most Outstanding in
TMC Arrows – House Captain Award
YEAR 9
Sporting Activities
Emma Anderson
Jessica Dalton
Ashlee Hildebrandt
Student Most Outstanding in
Lauren Evans
Anais Bradley / Charlotte Flynn- Grant
ADF Future Innovators Award $250
James Haskins / Ariana Stevenson
Nicholas Brennan
Maison Cavallo Annabelle Holmes Archer McLean
ADF Leadership & Teamwork Award $250
Academics
Walton – Madison Cacciola Kyle – Archie Antunovic Nicholls – James Le Dieu
Dux
Amelie Zarins
Cultural Award
Academics Faryn Brady
Student Most Outstanding in CoCurricular Activities Keenan Gill
Student Most Outstanding in Sporting Activities Luca Ayoub
Archie Antunovic / Lucas Regec
TMC Victory & Valour Award
Student Most Outstanding in CoCurricular Activities
Sport Award
Isabella Greaves
Madison Cacciola
Student Most Outstanding in Sporting Activities
Lions Award - Yr 7 Green Blazer and Leo Membership sponsored
TMC VICTORY & VALOUR AWARD:
Lily Parker
Summer Jacob (Equestrian – State Championships)
Victory & Valour Award Gemma Close
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Lucas Lawrie
Yr 2 – Cooper Payne
Victory & Valour Award –
Yr 1 – Anaya Arora
Annabelle Holmes / Ewen Thompson
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TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE Awards and Graduation Ceremony 2021 HOTA on the Gold Coast held the prestigious Awards Day for Tamborine Mountain College (TMC) where Prep to Year 12, with family and friends, enjoyed the celebration of another successful year. Invited guests, Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen, Mr David Kirkpatrick from Tamborine Mountain Lions Club, Ms Delma McCrea, Chamber of Commerce and Logan Div4 Cr Laurie Koranski, were in attendance as well as TMC Board, Mr Lance Cordingley, Cr Virginia West, Mr Michael Kyle and wife Trish, Mrs Vanessa Bull, Ms Alicia Haynes and Mr Tony Kyle. Awards Day acknowledges achievements at every year level and celebrates the graduation of Year 12 and Year 6 students.
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Year 12 success educationally highlighted by early entry offers into university and TAFE before ATAR release. Lions Youth of the Year Speaker Award. Debating Teams and Public Speakers competed successfully right through to the Finals. TMC Primary Debating Team took out the Grand Final Trophy and TMC Year 10 student took out first place at AB Patterson College’s Public Speaking Competition. Opti-Minds teams went onto State level competition, with a first place achievement and other accolades. Sporting achievements - as part of the Independent Sporting Associa-
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tion for the major carnivals of swimming, cross-country and athletics. TMC Equestrian team achieved State Champions and National success. TMC Artfest was a huge success with the community enjoying artworks by students on display, including drama and music performances. Drama Excellence students competed in Drama Fest on the Gold Coast. Art Excellence students had works displayed in major galleries. The HIA (Hinterland Independent Alliance) with Hills and Kooralbyn Schools continues. Leo Club and SRC have been busy raising funds and serving the community. Camps and excursions to experience learning outside of the College classrooms. Certificate levels achieved in many fields of interest. Scarecrow Festival – Best Kindy Award. TMC graduating Year 6 class – a wonderful campus event to celebrate. TMC graduating Year 12 class – the Formal at the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove.
2022 Leaders
The 2022 school leaders were also announced: Secondary: • Captains – Madelyn Graham, Lachlan Williams • Cultural Captain – Zoe Close • Prefects – Patrick Boulton, Emily Clarke, Tiffany Johnston • Sports Captains – Talia Criss (Nicholls), Greg Fowlds (Kyle), Kirsten Quinn (Walton) Primary: • Captains – James Haskins, Ariana Stevenson • Cultural Captain – Isobel Stevens • Prefects – Charlie Hunter, Ivy Jamieson, Casuarina Brownlee • Sports Captains – Bella Pidd (Nicholls), Skye Petersen (Walton), Ava Hall (Kyle), TMC Early Learning Centre celebrated the Pre-Prep Graduation at the College this year – an easier option for the little ones and their families. TMC Playtime Group continues to bring the whole mountain community together on Thursdays. Mrs June Melbourne, College Principal, acknowledged families and staff for their support this year when COVID restrictions still came into play with lockdowns, homebased learning and mask wearing. TMC Board members were also thanked for their ongoing commitment and Mr Michael Kyle OAM was publicly thanked for his Chairmanship over the last 10 years and Mr Lance Cordingley was officially announced as the new Chairman.
Tamborine Mountain College Students Celebrate their Awards Day. Photo: Supplied. Page 18
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CLASS OF 2021
What’s Going on at BSHS with
Grant Stephensen PRINCIPAL BSHS
Tamborine Mountain State High School graduate, Alyssa King with partner Caleb Knarston
Tamborine Mountain State High School graduate Patrick Mathers. Photo: El Hogan.
Tamborine Mountain State High School graduates Chloe Crook and Caine Cullen at Royal Pines.
Beaudesert State High School graduates Sala Boland and Beau Geiger at The Links Golf Club.
Beaudesert State High School graduate Elyssa Finlay with partner Colt Bullen at The Links Golf Club.
There are exciting times ahead for Beaudesert State High School Rugby League, as I can now announce a partnership with Beaudesert Kingfishers Rugby League Club, which will see the school and club working together to develop both boys and girls Rugby League in the local area. The school and club will be co-sharing facilities, giving young people more opportunities to train and improve their skills. Beaudesert State High School will also be utilising Kingfisher coaches on a weekly basis, as part of the Rugby League Sporting Program of Excellence. The Signature Programs are steaming ahead, with an overwhelmingly positive response from the community. It’s been wonderful to hear back from parents and students who are keen to take part in the Equestrian Program 2022. The staff running the program are looking forward to attending a number of competitive events which have already been added to next year’s calendar. The lead teacher of our STEM Mastery Program is currently investigating micro:bits, which are small, pocket-size computers that can be programmed to run a wide variety of functions. It will be rewarding to see how students apply their creativity to the challenge of coding these ingenious devices. Last of all, my position as Principal at Beaudesert State High School has been extended for next year. 2022 promises to be even bigger and better than 2021!
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Beaudesert State High School graduates Raine Pedler and Mackenzie Wallis at The Links Golf Club.
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Canungra’s History Before we get too steamed up about rising petrol prices, let us go back seventy years to the years of WW2 (second world war 1939 to 1945) and up to 1950. During this time the war effort was paramount and those of us ‘holding the fort’ at home had to make do! The Government brought in rationing coupons for essentials such as tea, sugar, butter, meat, clothing and petrol. In 1942 serious rationing came in for each adult! 1. 112 clothing coupons per year (per person?) were allowed. I do remember being told of one mother who crocheted her daughter’s wedding dress with wool (as wool did not need coupons).
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2. 227gms (1/2 lb) of tea was allowed per five weeks. 3. 900 grams (2lbs) of sugar per fortnight. 4. Approx 2 kilograms (4 lbs) of meat per week. 5. 450 grams (1 lb) of butter per fortnight. As with other families on a dairy we could make our own butter so our coupons were passed on to a large local family. 6. Later eggs and milk were occasionally rationed. Petrol rationing was huge - even though few families had even one car - (not one per ‘driver’ as in 2021). Farmers were given coupons to purchase fuel for their milking machines - they were allotted 18 gallons (approximately 82 litres per two months). For the vehicle they were
Petrol Prices Rising by
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Agnes Curtis with Joyce Libke and their Plymouth car, circa 1939. Australian soldiers who allowed 17 gallons per Coomera River. I had to sit on the floor were to go to war in month for work and priof the old family sulky to New Guinea. vate use. Also a family trip on This would account visit Dad’s cousin, Unfor my memory of a trip cle George Franklin who a crowded troop train from Canungra Valley owned the area the Army from Beenleigh to Cain early 1942 to the site took over to use as a Jun- nungra on the knees of of the army base on the gle Training Centre for an American soldier!
Council Notices LIBRARIES
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE
Council’s Customer Service Centres and Libraries Visit scenicrim.qld.gov.au/libraries will close at 4.30pm on Thursday 23 December and will STORYTIME SESSIONS reopen on 8.30am on Tuesday 4 January 2022. Bookings are essential. Space limits apply. Council’s Community and Culture Centres will close BEAUDESERT Tuesday 9.30am | Wednesday 9.30am at 4.30pm on Thursday 23 December and will reopen at BOONAH Monday 10am | Friday 10am 8.30am on Tuesday 11 January 2022. TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN Monday 9.15am | 2-5 yrs Kerbside bin collections will continue to operate as Friday 9.15am | Baby Rhyme Time 0-2 yrs normal during the holiday season, including Christmas Day and New Years Day. Please have your bin ready for DIGITAL DAYS Tech help sessions. Bookings are required. collection no later than 6am on your collection day. BEAUDESERT | Tues BOONAH | Wed Council’s Waste Transfer Stations will operate as CANUNGRA | Mon TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN | Thurs normal, with the exception of Christmas Day, when they OUTREACH | FIRST 5 FOREVER RHYME TIME 9.30am will be closed. BEAUDESERT 7 Dec CANUNGRA 8 Dec TAMBORINE VILLAGE 14 Dec KALBAR 16 Dec 60 GUIDED HIKES • FEBRUARY - JUNE 2022 PEAK CROSSING 23 Dec
BEAUDESERT LIBRARY
LIVE + ONLINE AT THE CENTRES Phone 5540 5050 or liveatthecentre.com.au
ON STAGE
THE AUSTRALIAN BUDDY HOLLY SHOW 8 December | 11am | The Centre Beaudesert All the hits of Buddy and his friends! Tickets on sale at bit.ly/3oNKV64
ON EXHIBITION
SMALL WORKS - BIG STORIES Until 17 December | The Centre Beaudesert Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm | Saturday 10am - 2pm Closed public holidays | Free Entry BEAUTIFUL: A Junior and Senior Member’s Exhibition Boonah Regional Art Gallery | Until 24 December Gallery hours: Wed - Sun 9am - 2pm | Free Entry
Yak & Yarn Tuesdays | 9.30am - 11.30am FRIDAY FLICKS Kids Space Thursdays | 4pm - 5pm Youth Book Club Tuesdays | from 4pm | Ages 12-15 Boonah Cultural Centre | 10am | 1pm | 7pm Tickets $10 or Conc $7.50 Pre-purchased essential TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LIBRARY 3 December Respect (M) Games@4 Wednesdays | 4pm - 4.45pm | 8+ 10 December In The Heights (M) Busy Fingers | Tuesdays | 1pm - 3pm 17 December The Misfits (M)
CLICK AND COLLECT OUTREACH SERVICE
Women and girls are invited to get active and outdoors with 60 guided hikes across the Scenic Rim from February to June 2022.
View the full calendar of events and book your spot at
scenicrim.qld.gov.au/EmpowHER
A fortnightly click and collect service will deliver requested items to areas previously serviced by the mobile library.
Library books can be requested online or by calling one of Council’s libraries. View the timeline at bit.ly/3qsSxxv
WORKSHOPS AND TALKS
ARTS DINNER - 2021 THAT’S A WRAP Tuesday 7 December | The Centre Beaudesert Free. Registration required Celebrate successful RADF applicants from Round 1 (2021-22). Discuss The Year That Was! Enjoy a twocourse meal and be entertained by The Inadequates. MURAL PAINT WORKSHOP: COME AND MAKE YOUR MARK! Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December | 10am - 4pm Free | Tamborine Mountain Skate Park, adjacent to Vonda Youngman Community Centre Participate or pop in to watch at anytime!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SCENIC RIM WRITERS GROUP 7 December | 10am - 2pm | The Centre Beaudesert
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
COMING SOON: SCHOOL HOLIDAYS CULTURAL PROGRAM - JANUARY 2022 The Centre Beaudesert | Boonah Cultural Centre Vonda Youngman Community Centre
Children’s workshops and family friendly movies - lots of fun, everytime! Visit the website for updates!
COVID-19 COMMUNITY GRANTS Community organisations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions or lock-downs are encouraged to apply for a one-off grant of up to $1,500 in Round 2 of Council’s COVID-19 Community Grants. Apply by 10 December. Full details at:www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ community-grants
Council correspondence should be addressed to: Jon Gibbons, Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 25 | 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert QLD 4285 | Telephone 07 5540 5111
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Canungra State School Happenings
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Chelsea, 2WZ
From the Acting Principal I am very happy to announce that after a selection process I have been appointed Acting Principal of Canungra State School for 2022. I am very proud and honoured to have achieved this and I look forward to continuing to support our amazing students, parents and staff. I would also like to thank Mrs Todhunter for her caring and professional leadership of
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Canungra over the last 6 years and wish her well in her new appointment as Lead Principal - Roma Centre for Learning and Wellbeing. To the parents and staff of our school, thank you for everything you have done this year as the situations we have faced have been sometimes complex and challenging. I would like to make a special mention to our Graduating Year 6 students who are off to high school in 2022. Congratulations on reaching the end of
Jack, P/1T your Primary schooling. You should be very proud of all your achievements over these years. I wish you all the best as you move into high school and hope you are able to achieve everything you set out to do. Remember to always give your best and respect yourself and others. Make sure you come back and visit us from time to time. Have fun!! Cindi Dare
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Canungra State School Happenings
Canungra State School 2021 Year 6 students will go on to high school next year.
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What’s On? GUIDE
ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
Rain Birds Art Exhibition Rain Birds art exhibition opens 10am on Saturday 11 December at the Studio Gallery which is located at 671 Binna Burra Road. The exhibition continues until Sunday 19 December. Gallery hours are 10am to 4pm. Please note the Gallery will be closed
on Wednesday 15 December. For more information contact Dave on 0434 036 975 or visit www.davegroom.com.
Kids’ Twilight Markets
An Evening of Carols
The Uniting Church welcomes you to a special carols night for the Canungra community on Saturday 18 December from 6pm. BYO drinks and a plate to share. Canungra Uniting Church, 33 Appel Street, Canungra. All welcome.
Party on Sunday 19 December from 1pm after the Beechmont Markets. All welcome. Come along to the Old School Site at the roundabout on Beechmont Road.
Christmas Carols
The Kids’ Twilight Markets BAPA Christmas Party are on Saturday 11 December Beechmont Area Progress 4pm to 6pm at Canungra Village Association is holding the anGarden. All stalls run by kids! nual Community Christmas
Christmas Carols at St Luke’s Church on Wednesday 23 December. All welcome.
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
• Yoga: Monday: 9.30 -11am Moriarty Park Community Centre, Coburg Road. • Fitness Training: Live Fit Studio 5.30pm. Steve 0431 208 588. • Moriarty Park Committee Meetings: Every third Monday at 6.45pm. Phone Bren 0414 435 919.
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• Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club. • 1st Sat: QCWA Wonglepong (except January) at 9.30am. Ph: Joyce Libke 5543 5212. • First Saturday Canungra Village Garden grow, chat and share 9am Contact: thevillagegardencanungra@gmail. com
REGULAR EVENTS
Tuesday • Canungra Golf Club - Ladies’ Competition Golf Day. • Fitness Training: 30 min High Intensity Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. Steve 0431 208 588. • Fire Brigade: Third Tuesday each month is Canungra Rural Fire Brigade monthly meeting. Jamie 5543 5778. • Women’s Web: Meets each fortnight. Robyn 5543 4725.
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Elysium Village’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza is set to delight locals and visitors alike when it returns in December. After being cancelled due to COVID restrictions in 2020, residents of the Over 50s Lifestyle Village are excited to welcome people to their Christmas wonderland again this year. Sales Manager Dennis Ring said the idea of the Christmas Lights Extravaganza came about when Neil and Denise Winter moved to Elysium. “Neil wanted to continue with the Christmas lights they had been doing in their home, in honour of their daughter Tanya who had passed away,” he said. When they moved to
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Elysium, Neil and Denise brought their lights and Elysium spent over $20,000 on additional decorations, creating a Village-wide Christmas atmosphere every night from 1 December through to Boxing Day. Sadly, Neil passed away earlier this year, but his wife Denise said he knew how important the Elysium Village Christmas Extravaganza is to local families. Entry is by gold coin donation and there is ample parking outside the Village. Visitors are invited to walk through the Village to view the light displays, meet Santa and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The Christmas Lights Extravaganza opens at 6.30pm on 1 December and is open every night from 6.30pm to 9pm until 26 December.
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Scenic Rim residents are being encouraged to spread the festive cheer to local businesses and ‘Buy Local Christmas 2021.’ Every purchase at a local business entered into the draw will give a chance to win $1,000! It is easy to go in the draw to win $1,000 – simply make a purchase at a Scenic Rim business, write your name and phone number on the back of a receipt, and drop it in a ‘Buy Local Christmas 2021’ box set up in various shops to go in the draw to win $1,000 (the boxes will be collected in early January and the draw will be mid-January). Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz and State Member for Scenic Rim, Jon Krause, have initiated the ‘Buy Local Christmas 2021’ campaign, in conjunction with Chambers of Commerce
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in the Scenic Rim. The campaign follows the success of a similar initiative in 2019. Mr Buchholz said the Government had delivered more than $28.5 billion in economic support to Queensland during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This Christmas we need is people to support local businesses – buy the locally made candle, a voucher to stay at one of our fantastic accommodation venues, visit an ecotourism park, dine locally and eat the array of locally grown produce.” “Doing this supports local businesses, local jobs and the local economy – and that makes our community stronger,” Mr Buchholz said. Mr Krause said that local businesses need support, for the jobs they provide and the contribution that many give back to the
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Jo McClintock from The Butchery Canungra. community. “I will be doing my Christmas shopping locally, and I urge everybody to do the same – keep dollars in our communities – let’s repay the support of small businesses with our dollars this Christmas.”
“Small businesses are the engine room of our electorate, driving innovation, employment and economic progress – the benefits of supporting local businesses and shopping locally cannot be underestimated.
“When you shop locally, your money stays locally, with one dollar spent at a local business returning up to five times that amount through employee wages, rates and the purchase of materials and supplies,” Mr Krause said.
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Choosing a Gift they Want Sometimes the perfect gift is not one you carefully select for your loved one - sometimes it is one they select for themselves. If you know a friend or family member has been eyeing off a pair of shoes or handbag at The Shoe Vault for a while, pop in and ask the friendly staff for a gift voucher. Nora Jones and the team have special Christmas gift vouchers that look beautiful and are sure to delight the recipA gift voucher can be the perfect gift! ient! The high quality, elegant shoes stocked by The Shoe Vault make great gifts, but Nora says to ensure a great fit it is often better to select a gift voucher. “Then people can come in and look at the stock we have, enjoy the shopping experience and select a pair of shoes that fit well and that they fall in love with!” she said.
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Elysium Over 50s
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The management of Elysium Village Over 50s Village in Beaudesert invite you to their 2021 “Christmas Light Extravaganza” recognised over previous years to be the biggest and best ever staged in an Over 50s Lifestyle Village in Queensland. All are welcome to stroll through this boutique quaint village and enjoy a wonderland of Christmas Lights gayly adorning some 61 homes, along with displays of nativity and reindeers, keeping the Christmas family tradition alive. The official opening will be Wednesday the 1st of December with many invited dignitaries officiating including entertainment commencing from 6:30pm until 10pm. Local choir and guest singers, have been invited to perform and the Elysium Santa will arrive from 6:30pm to hand out Christmas Gifts for the children from his Secret Santa Sack.
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There will be two special entertainment nights on the 10th and 17th of December. A host of other festivities, eateries and activities will also be available to enjoy. Elysium Village Christmas Lights Extravaganza will be open to the public from Wednesday 1st of December and will continue up until the 26th of December 2021. The village is situated at 339 Brisbane Street (Mt Lindesay Hwy) Beaudesert. There is ample FREE off street parking. The Canungra Times – December 2021
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Jan McGregor, manager of Canungra Books and Art said “we are delighted that we will soon be able to increase the size of our shop by expanding into other rooms in the old Queenslander”. The bookshop is currently bursting at the seams so the new space will be a great addition and allow more space to display the wonderful selection of books. “We are particularly keen to create a new space for the Art section, along with new spaces for Gardening and Cooking, Music books and records,” said Jan. “The new space will also provide more space for the antiquarian and vintage books to be displayed properly, and make it possible to create a larger children’s area in the existing shop”, Jan added. The Vintage clothing section will also get to have its own room and
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Canungra Books and Art is expanding. the opportunity to create something special for the vintage clothing fans. “Hopefully we can add a few comfy seats for people to relax and enjoy their time browsing and we are looking forward to the bookshop provid-
ing an opportunity for people to enjoy a little escape from the hustle and bustle”. Stay in touch with the Facebook page for updates - Jan is hoping the new space will be open before Christmas.
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Living in a time where people tend to buy what they need when they need it, it can be difficult to find an appropriate gift. Rather than selecting a gift that won’t be used or valued, the perfect gift might be an experience rather than a tangible object. Often people are hesitant to really treat themselves to an enjoyable, relaxing experience such as a massage, hair treatment or a visit to a local winery or alpaca farm! Giving a voucher for a local, unique experience not only helps the local economy but allows your loved one to take some time out to enjoy themselves - maybe with you
included! There are numerous options available, most small businesses are able to provide a gift voucher from cafes to jewelery stores and experience gift vouchers can usually be bought online. So if there is something your family member, partner or friend has always wanted to do, why not give them a gift voucher so they can finally tick it off their bucket list? Of course, shopping for yourself can be an experience on its own - in which case a gift voucher might just be the gift the keen shopper will appreciate the most!
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Blizzards Grand Final Win!
Beechmont Blizzards: Maryam Baroudi, Tiaani Morris, Lillie Howell, Emily Pritchard, Mai Oh, Lara Affleck, Lucy Kenyon, Briella Evans with Coach Tania Evans. Photo: Supplied.
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Beechmont Blizzards netball team finished their season on a high, overcoming Tamborine Mountain in the Grand Final game in the Hinterland District Netball’s Intermediate (15 year old) competition. Coach and Club President, Tania Evans said the girls only lost one game during the entire season. “When you’ve been on top all season, you do feel the pressure.” Beechmont Blizzards won the Grand Final by only three goals, in a game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. For a netball small club, Beechmont has a very successful track record, with three teams competing in the HDNA competition this year. Many of the HDNA Clubs with larger numbers of players have not achieved what the Beechmont Club has done.
While the younger players train on Beechmont, the older players, being at high school off Beechmont, all train at the HDNA courts in Mudgeeraba, where all games are played. Most of the Blizzards players were in the 2019 team that won the Grand Final that year. In 2020, they made the Grand Final last year but finished Runners Up, so this year’s win was very special for them. “Most of the girls have been with the Club since they were seven years old and have played together since they were 10, they are a close knit team.” “They were ecstatic!” said Tania. “At the end I didn’t think they knew they won because it was so close.” The Canungra Times – December 2021
Tradeswoman of the Year
By Christine Tod, Beechmont Landcare
Windabout Reserve Windabout Reserve is a piece of Scenic Rim Council land that abuts Windabout Road. Although there are no direct links it sits between Beechmont Pioneer Reserve to the South and Denham Scenic Reserve to the North. Efforts have been made by the local community over the years to shift the balance from exotic weeds to the local rainforest plants in this area. White Beech trees, Gmelina leichhardtii, have been planted here in the past and a good concentration still exists. Privet has been a consistent problem in Windabout Reserve. Generally if Privet is killed or removed it has to be replaced immediately with some other plant or else it will just grow back. Other weedy trees to be found are Camphor Laurel, Tipuana and Chinese Elm. Over the last three years Beechmont Landcare, with SRRC and Federal Government grants, has been able to strategically remove some of these weeds and establish 2000 plants. Favourable weather conditions expected this summer should help to progress their growth. Unlike other reserves discussed in previous articles no regular Beechmont Landcare members now live near Windabout Reserve. We hope that the recent weed management and plantings will encourage nearby landowners to be drawn to nurturing this piece of land. Birdlife is good here and our trap cameras have caught images of other wildlife. Take a walk down into this reserve and enjoy the peace and the sounds of nature.
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Dear Editor, Is the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival still on? The answer is yes but Keer Moriarty Rob Brown Kate Cahill in what format is still undecided. The Scarecrow trail is definitely on and the dates are 11th to 20th September. 0407 671 286 0408 451 757 0422 638 758 Advertisements in papers, web site and face book will be appearing in early June providing all the detail. We hope to have a special with Keer Moriarty, Editor guest on the Mountain who may open the festival and then provide an activity for families on Saturday 12th September. The Lantern Parade and other activities are Still Printing... subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. We have set a date of 1st August It is difficult to explain the feeling I had with the for a decision. news that 100 regional News Corp papers stopped The talk of Scarecrow Town is who will be the winner this year? We can put printing in a restructure that sees these papers with smiles back on faces by putting scarecrows out on the trail and entering the compeonline presence only. titions. We are sure that Scarecrow Senior Poetry will be on and children can take It is sad for communities who will lose their part in their Colouring In and Poetry competitions. local newspaper. Years ago, the local paper was the Entry is free and Entry Forms will be at various locations around the Mountain Times – aDecember backbone of community. The 2021 people who owned and on our web site for those off the Mountain who are coming to engage. the paper and the people who worked there were So, the message is: put huge coloured circles around the 11-20 September involved in their communities, they had their finger on your c
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Hobbs Building & Interiors’ leading carpenter Rachel Winter was the proud recipient of the Housing Industry Association’s Tradeswoman of the Year. Rachel was recently promoted to Lead Carpenter by Hobbs due to her leadership and carpentry skills. “Her exceptional leadership skills have led to her having more and more responsibilities,” said Luke Hobbs. From a young age Rachel has had a love of doing up old cars
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Representation To State Government Following a Mayoral Minute at the Ordinary Meeting of Tuesday 23 November, Council has made representation to the Premier voicing concerns on behalf of our community about the upcoming roadmap to transition from Covid 19 and the vaccine plan which will present significant restrictions and constraints to our businesses and residents. The Mayoral Minute can be viewed on the website www.scenicrim.qld.au
Canungra Town Bypass A number of residents have asked about this recently and I can assure all residents that Council has been and continues to strongly support this project which is a Department of Main
Roads and Transport (DTMR) responsibility. I hope to provide a further update in the next issue but I can assure you both the Mayor, myself and officers have had recent conversations with officers from DTMR.
Buy Local I encourage you all to think about buying your Christmas presents and supplies as locally as possible this year, given the past few years have been very challenging for so many businesses. It’s important to remember how generously our local businesses donate to so many community raffles and fundraising projects when asked.
Flying Fox Creek Bridge Replacement Residents in the Illinbah area will be pleased to know Flying
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Bouquet Congratulations to council for providing a grant for the Canungra music festival to be held in February 2022 at Elysium Fields!
Brickbat Good to see Council is catering for visually impaired persons accessing the proposed childcare centre at 10 Telemon St Beaudesert by approving pylon signage 6m in height by 1.5m wide.
Development Applications • EXE21/011 – 4 Seymour Dr Canungra. Page 36
Applicant Instigated Exemption Certificate. No documents or details published. • RAL21/012 – 53 Geiger Road, Canungra. Subdivision: Other Change to Approval – decision notice of 19 November 2021 not yet visible. • MCU21/139 – 422 Binna Burra Rd, Beechmont. Hazelwood Estate – Outdoor sport and recreation (polo clubhouse). Seeking to “formalise an existing clubhouse” which measures 29m x 12m. • MCU21/109 – 41-47 Shay Pl, Witheren.
Fox Creek Bridge replacement work has commenced and a dual lane concrete bridge will replace the current single lane bridge. Some traffic delays may occur but will be kept to a minimum and I thank all road users in the area for their patience. This bridge is funded by Council and the Australian Government Bridges Renewal Program.
COVID-19 Community Grants
I encourage community organisations whose fundraising efforts have been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions or lockdowns to apply for an one-off grant of up to $1,500 in Round 2 of Council’s COVID-19 Com-
munity Grants. Applications close 10 December, details at scenicrim.qld.gov.au/community-grants
Christmas Wishes I would like to wish all residents a happy, restful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year period with your family and friends. Again 2021 has been somewhat challenging for so many people so this is the time to recharge in preparation for a positive and productive 2022. I will be taking some time with my family and returning to work on Tuesday 18 January. Residents are able to phone 5540 5111 for any matters during this time.
CONTACT ME I am always available to residents by telephone on 5540 5111 or 0407 630 052 or by email virginia.w@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
Dual occupancy (Kit home 285m2). • OPW21/047 – Lot 6, 7-39 Finch Rd, Canungra. Lodged 14 Oct 2021: Vegetation clearing, earthworks, stormwater and drainage civil works. • MCU21/117 – 379385 Long Rd, Tamborine Mountain. Tourist attraction (observatory) and short-term accommodation (6 cabins).
Court cases involving SRRC:
P&E Court Appeal 2001 of 2021 – “disability cabins” at 1-11 Eagles Retreat Place, Tamborine Mountain. Appeal against a deemed refusal as council failed to make its decision within the negotiated extended decision period. First Directions Application heard on 25 October 2021 in open court. Directions hearing: 2 December 2021 which is an attempt by the developer to have
the Tamborine Mountain Progress Assn Inc permanently removed as Co-respondents by Election. Its comprehensive submission was prepared by a qualified Town Planner and must have hit a nerve. An attempt to have another Co-respondent removed was discontinued – that submission was also prepared by a qualified Town Planner….a year ago. Appeal 518 of 2021 – Council’s appeal against the heritage listing of the Beaudesert Pig and Calf Saleyards. On 15 November 2021: Judge and legal teams visited the saleyards. Matter adjourned to 30 November 2021 for review. No documents supposedly filed by the Qld Heritage Council are visible on the court portal. Appeal 2603/21 – re Canungra Over 50s Lifestyle Village approval – Review date: 31 January 2022. 9 people have
lodged an appeal against council’s approval decision. Appeal 1894/21 – Robert -v- SRRC: Water tankers - Legal reps for both sides have reached an agreement in mediation, however it must be voted upon by the Councillors. Review date: 01 February 2022. Appeals 1186/21 & 1187/21 – Ruthenberg -v- SRRC. Review date: 10 December 2021. Follows on from an enforcement notice. Appeal 134/20 – Bio Nice Group Pty Ltd – Review 26 November 2021. This one was to be discussed in confidential session 23 November 2021 at council’s Ordinary Meeting. How much has this cost ratepayers? Appeal 13762/19 – Scenic Rim Developments Pty Ltd -v- SRRC (Oaklands). Claim for damages. Review date: 10 March 2022.
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YOWGURRABAH By Susan Cully
Half way along the Binna Burra Road, between George’s Lookout and the entrance to the Lamington NP, is the undeveloped Yowgurrabah Lookout, overlooking Turtle Rock (Yowgurrabah). This is an easily accessible view of paradise. Michael and I have seen its every mood: cloudy, misty, raining, brown with drought, at sunrise and at sunset, burning with fire, dark with winter, and colourful with spring growth in every hue of pink, red and green. It is unbelievably bright in the moonlight, and abounds with wildlife: growling koalas, slithering snakes and marsupial gliders - a cosmic entertainment that’s free for anyone to enjoy. Yowgurrabah itself has been known to the people of this country for thousands of years. Since the first surveyors came from Europe with their recording scientists,
experts have reported on the awe-inspiring biodiversity discovered here. For my essays I have relied on the generosity of modern experts willing to share their advanced knowledge of this Gondwana landscape: botanists, entomologists, ornithologists, lepidopterists, zoologists, geologists and many more. I thank Keer Moriarty and The Canungra Times team for publishing my contributions dedicated to an appreciation of every facet in our local natural world. In this my final (seventieth!) article, I urge residents in our district to turn off the device and just walk outside and enjoy the natural environment. Sit and listen to a bird, smell a flower, or pull a noxious weed. Following my own advice, for the past five years I have taken my simple camera outside, and recorded and shared the treasures I have found.
MERRY CHRISTMAS By Alison Ford
Martin, Ali, Kathryn and Geoff would all like to wish all of our patients from 2021 and prior a Very Happy Christmas and New Year and to extend our warm thanks to you all for your support during the past four years. We have every intention to be there for you for many more years, however due to the lack of commercial space in Canungra we might not be able to continue to practise in the town. We will keep you posted on that matter. In the meantime, once the beautiful building in which we currently work is sold, we might have to work from our home on Tamborine Mountain until premises become available.
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NATURE’S GEMS Bluebonnet
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By Melissa Whitby This year I have undertaken several trips to Chinchilla to revisit some of my old birdwatching haunts that I have been visiting since I was a child. The one bird in particular that I was keen to see and photograph was the Bluebonnet. The Bluebonnet is a species of parrot and is not well-known to birdwatchers who are starting out. Identifying this parrot is relatively easy and their distinguishing features include grey-brown upperparts with blue around the face and flashes of red on their belly. There are four races of Bluebonnet in Australia and the one that lives around Chinchilla is
Northiella haemotogaster haematorrhous. This bird species is sedentary and the area where I see Bluebonnets around Chinchilla, I have been observing them in this location for 30 years. Females and young birds have plumage that is not as colourful as the males. Bluebonnets will use a variety of habitats. The Bluebonnets that I observe in Chinchilla utilize a mosaic of habitats including roadside remnant vegetation, farmlands and timbered watercourses. Usually, I see the birds in pairs or small family parties. One must be quiet and patient to observe this species and getting close to get a picture can
be a bit of a challenge if the birds are not used to people. Bluebonnets have a distinctive sound and it pays to be familiar with their calls to locate them. This species usually breeds in the later part of the year and utilizes a low hollow in a suitable tree. In my travels throughout Queensland, I have also seen Bluebonnets around Eulo and Cunnamulla. Around Eulo, the birds can be seen on the fringes of the town and were quite happy to be approached. For anyone wanting to see these birds, I would suggest looking in a location such as this. For me, Bluebonnets are special as they were one of the first western parrot species that I identified when I was growing up. It is
Bluebonnets very satisfying to be able to continue to observe the birds in a location where they have been for 30 years. For anyone that does go looking for Blue Bonnets, good luck!
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This year has been a tough one for many and I hope that 2022 will be a better year for all.
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TULLAMORE FARM My dad spent a lot of time in the garden growing the family’s vegetables. Lots of time weeding, watering and turning over the soil preparing to plant the next lot of vegetables. Sometimes that bed was dug and turned over several times before Dad was satisfied enough to start planting the next vegetables. His belief was that you had to turn the soil to aerate it and break it up so that whatever you planted had the opportunity to successfully produce. Prior to Dad passing he would spend time with me here at Tullamore Farm checking out the vegetable beds. Having worn-out several digging forks and spades, not to Page 40
mention his back, he struggled initially with the fact we rarely used either implement. He became, begrudgingly a massive believer in no dig growing. With the exception of carrots, all of our vegetables are grown using no dig principles. We don’t dig up or turn over the soil. We add our compost to top up the beds and we allow the earthworms plus everything else found in the soil to aerate and do the job nature intended. With the exception of where we are planting carrots, all our beds have a reasonable layer of sugar cane mulch over the surface of the soil. This copies what occurs in nature and that layer of sugar cane
A no dig garden bed at Tullamore Farm. mulch helps retain the moisture, er beneficial organisms to the suppress weeds and provides weather and elements. some cover for everything livWe have seen this improve ing in the soil. the long term quality of our soil. When planting out seeds or When you rarely (if ever) turn seedlings we normally use an the soil you reduce the weeds old metal tent peg to poke the in your patch, as any existing desired size hole in the ground seeds are less likely to be trigand then gently plant. gered to life plus the thick cover Minimising soil disturbance of mulch suppresses them. this way has the benefit of not You also reduce the amount of exposing the worms and oth- watering required. The Canungra Times – December 2021
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Excitement? Is that how you feel as we near 25 December and know Christmas will soon be here? There would be few people who do not feel some sense of excitement for what that brings. Apart from gifts, special foods, Christmas carols and the chance to catch up with family and friends, there will be a wonderful evening of song and celebrations at St Luke’s annual Christmas Carols, to be held in the church grounds on Wednesday 23 December commencing at 6pm. As in the past Stewart Morris will lead the evening. It will be your chance to sing along or listen to Stewart’s wonderful tenor voice. Why not bring a chair or a rug, and your family, to enjoy this special time? The congregation of St Luke’s is also very excited, and relieved, to know we are soon to welcome our own permanent priest. Reverend Dr Tom Hunton has accepted this appointment and will bring his wife and four children from Bristol, England to be with us. This appointment after almost two and a half years, is the answer to many prayers. While we have been very appreciative of our locum priests during this time, it is that sense of belonging and ownership that will bring St Luke’s to celebrate, Reverend Tom’s appointment. We can all feel excitement in our lives. We can all love our lives and what we do, but two other reasons for excitement at St Luke’s include a very successful Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Nerang where funds were raised for the continued maintenance of St Luke’s. We were blessed to receive a generous grant of $500 from our local Bendigo Bank and this will be used to support our Carols evening. We have many reasons to feel blessed and excited. I hope you too can feel grateful and blessed in your life. Merry Christmas to you all.
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Canungra Area Golf By Kim Sami 26 October: Stroke and Putt,
November Monthly Medal. Winner N Jones (73), Runner Up K Sami (76). NTP 5th/14th L Parsons BRD to 84. 28 October: Stableford, Split Sixes. Winners S Bos and K Cameron (61), Runners Up S Crook and K Gear (59). NTPs 5th C Murphy, 7th S Crook,7th 27+ 2nd shot D White, 8th K Gear. BRD to 45. Saturday 30 October: SS v Par. 4BBB Winning Team K Sami and K Darlington +7. Winner M Broadbent (+3); Runner Up L Boettcher (+3). NTP’s 5th S Crook; 7th C Spalding; 8th and 8th Ladies 27+ 2nd shot K Darlington; 14th G Brechbuhl; 16th D Watson; 16th 22+ 2nd shot H Barnes; 17th J Rodger. BRD to -1 2nd November: Melbourne Cup Day – 3 club 9 hole Stableford. Winner L Parsons (16). Runner Up N Jones (15). NTP 5th 32+2ndshot S Firth, 7th B Broderick. BRD to 11.
4 November: Stroke and Putt, Monthly Medal. Winner R Hewlett (71), Runner Up B Mahony (72), Putts V Slingsby (24 putts) NTPs 8th T Uccetta, 16th 2nd shot 22+ S Nakano. BRD to 75. 6 November: Stroke and Putt, Monthly Medal. Winner K Flood (66), Runner Up C Spalding (67) Putts C Spalding (24) NTP 5th K Sami; 7th S Sami; 8th J Thanomkai; 8th 27+ 2nd shot K Darlington, 14th C Spalding, 16th 22+ 2nd shot K Flood; 17th G Brechbuhl. BRD to 73. 9 November: Stroke and Putt Monthly Medal. Winner K Crook (32), Runner Up N Jones (31) NTP 5th/14th 32+ 2nd shot M Day. BRD to 26 11 November: Stroke and Putt, Medal of Medals. Winner P Haynes (75), Daily Winner B Mahony (73), Runner Up P Haynes (75). Putts B Mahony (24). NTP 5th B Mahony; 8th B Flitton; 16th N Connolly; 16th 22+ 2nd shot H Barnes. BRD to 81. 13 November: Stroke and Putt Medal of Medals. Winner C
Spalding (72), Daily Winner L Boettcher (68), Runner Up S Fletcher (71). Putts C Fletcher (24) NTP’s 5th S Sami, 7th B Mahony, 8th C Spalding, 8th 27+ 2nd shot ladies K Darlington, 14th S Fletcher, 16th B Flitton, 16th 2nd shot 22+ C Murphy, 17th C Spalding. BRD to 74. 16th November: Stroke and Putt, Medal of Medals. Winner K Sami (77), Daily Winner K Darlington (72), Runner Up M Day (74) Putts K Sami (28). NTP 5th 32+ 2nd shot L Parsons, 14th 32+ 2nd shot M Day. BRD to 82. 18 November:– Stableford Addition. Winners V Slingsby and D White (46), Individual Winner R Jackson (37), Runner Up S Nakano (33) NTP 5th, 7th and 17th C Spalding; 7th 27+ 2nd shot D White; 14th N Connolly; 16th 22+ 2nd shot – B Wiedemann. BRD to 31. 20 November: Terry Wall Memorial. Winners R Hewlett and T Uccetta (58.25), Runners Up B Mahony and N Connolly (61; 3rd Place B Cooper and D Watson. BRD to 68.75.
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From the Park By Bren Dalby
Canungra Owls Soccer News After a terrific year for the Owls, our AGM is fast approaching and we would like a few more people on the committee to share the tasks please. Keep an eye on Facebook, and our ‘about to be installed’ Moriarty Park Notice Board for the date and time for AGM and endeavour to do a little something for our great club - “many hands make light work”. Come along anyway to see what’s in store for next year and indeed this year, as we do still have social soccer on a Monday night weather permitting!
This was a lovely moment for me at the Soccer Presentation Day when Reilly Baker was awarded the prestigious Players’ Player Trophy for the Men’s Metro team; David (Dad) asked him to stand next to me for a photo … unbeknown to me he had uncovered prior, a photo of a much younger Reilly receiving one of his first soccer trophies…with me in the background lol! They simply can’t get rid of me - 11 years apart these photos were taken and I love ‘em!
Moriarty Park A super night of trivia was held to benefit Pelican and Seabird Rescue, raising $600 – although a good portion of that came from Wildcare members who couldn’t attend but wanted to support the
cause. No trivia in December as way too much happening for everyone but hope to return in January. Good chance we may be fundraising for rats and mice actually as we have a disproportionate amount of Boobook Owls coming into care at present and they eat lots! As the Valley of the Owls I hope we can do our bit for them. Anyone who has electronic or snap trap caught rodents and are not baited can we have them. Contact Bren 0414 435 919. Our December meeting will be brought forward a week to Monday 13 December at 6.45pm. Any information can be sourced from Bren 0414 435 919 or bren. dalby@bigpond.com.
Riley Baker and Bren Dalby in 2021. Inset: 2010.
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CANUNGRA BOWLS CLUB By Ray Hickson
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27 October: Paddle Pop Pairs sponsored by The Veterans Bruce Williams, Mark Passante, Col Lee and Bill Brown. 16 players. Winners of the day Geoff Rixon and Jean Ball with 4 + 38. Wednesday 3 November: Paddle Pop Pairs. 20 players. Winner of the day Gary Player 4 + 30. Wednesday 10 November: Paddle Pop Pairs. 20 players. Winner of the day Bob Kirkright 4 + 24. Wednesday 17 November: Paddle Pop Pairs. 20 players. Winner of the day Chris Davidson 4 + 40. Saturday 30 October: 3 Way Competition. Second round played at Tamborine Mountain: Tamborine Mt 74, Woongoolba 72, Canungra 67 shots. After the second round Canungra are now in the lead with 151, Woongoolba 139, Tamborine Mt 138 shots.
The third and final round to be played at Woongoolba Saturday 27 November. Sunday 31 October: Ham and Prawn Day. 14 teams played. Winners a Canungra team Stuart Warren, Bruce Williams, Peter Shoebridge, and Erin Armstrong with 4 + 25. Second Shane Stevenson, Wayne Reiser, Val Reiser and Faye Hines with 4 + 19. Third Gary Matheson, Michelle Matheson, Simon Wallis and David Gill 4 + 6.
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Canungra team J Seagull (Skip) with 7 + 9. Saturday 6 November: Summer Nines White Round 4, played at Musgrave Hill. Musgrave Hill 80 D Canungra 54. Saturday 13 November: Summer Nines White Round 5 played at Helensvale. Helensvale 85 D Canungra 52. Sunday 14 November: Summer Nines Round 6 played at Canungra. Canungra 69 D Mermaid Beach 67. Saturday 20 November: Summer Nines White Round 7 played at Canungra. McKenzie Park 77 D Canungra 56. Sunday 21 November: Can/ Tam Competition. Round 1 Canungra 97 D Tamborine Mt 94. Round 2 Tamborine Mt 75 points D Canungra 74 points. Overall the Can/Tam Shield was retained by Canungra 171 points - 169 points.
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Soldiers Push Reds to the Limit By Captain Jesse Robilliard
The Super Rugby Queensland Reds have been pushed to their physical and mental limits at a preseason training camp at Kokoda Barracks. The camp was run by personnel from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. The rugby squad had to deal with a lack of sleep and food while undergoing strenuous physical tasks. Reds’ coach Brad Thorn has endured numerous training camps in his rugby league and rugby union careers and said they resulted in premiership-winning outcomes. “I came to Canungra many times. It’s a tough few days and the people here are just brilliant with what they do,” Mr Thorn said. “Most years, after most significant Army camps, we went on to win titles – in 1998 with the Broncos, 2000 and then 2006 we did a sixday Army camp.” Overseeing the course was Corporal Wilson Purdie, of 6RAR.
“We really tested their mental and physical fortitude,” Corporal Purdie said. “That was done through a series of activities, lack of sleep and food, really trying to grind them down to the sole purpose of why they’re doing this, why they are doing it as a team. “Team-bonding activities were done through reporting on each other, activities where only one person could talk, and doing physical activities morning and night for a 48-hour period.” Reds’ fullback Mac Grealy said instructors threw in extra challenges to keep the players on edge. “We did a lot of carrying sandbags, so the hands are pretty sore – different scenarios like a village had been flooded. They needed supplies, so we had to take it to them,” Mr Grealy said. “The instructors would call ‘ambush’ and, if you’re doing something wrong, you lifted something incorrectly or
Spencer Jeans stands at the head of the line of his Queensland Reds team mates. Photo: CPL Nicole Dorrett. outs. I was very surprised someone’s out of time, if to ration it out.” “I was with Hamish in the leadership capabilsomeone’s too far behind, Stewart and we did pretty ity of the younger players we had to do penalties.” who did step up,” he said. “It was certainly well.” Mr Smith said he was “We kind of just picked tough.” “You had to stay men- at snacks and ate choco- confident the camp had tally switched on while, late for the first two days, prepared the Reds for physically, you were in a and finally [on the last] success on the field. “I think that physical night, hooked into some lot of pain.” Reds’ lock Ryan Smith of the ready-made meals. stuff relates perfectly to rugby, but then to pair said the players also ex- I had a chilli con carne.” To finish the camp, it with the mental side perienced Army ration the players completed is massive – in the 70th packs. “One ration pack be- the Canungra obstacle minute, when you’ve got a decision to throw a pass tween two – that’s a 24- course. Corporal Purdie said or hold it or jam in on a hour ration pack for the duration of the camp,” he was impressed with tackle, you want to have how the players per- good mental clarity,” he Mr Smith said. said. “We were told we formed. “I think it’s going to be “Some of the new jucould be here from 24 hours to six days. We had nior players were stand- awesome for our rugby.”
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Kacy Loving Canungra Life By Keer Moriarty As the granddaughter of New Zealand racehorse trainer, Ashley Fogden, working with horses was always Kacy Fogden’s passion. “I always loved the idea of being a trainer but I never thought it was possible when I was younger,” she said. In her breakout training year, Kacy has been recognised as one of Queensland’s most upcoming trainers, earning the Nationwide Super Rising Star award at the coveted 2021 TAB Wayne Wilson Medal and Trainers Awards. Kacy moved to Australia from New Zealand in 2007 and moved to Canungra nine years ago. “I love Canungra, I think I’d struggle living somewhere else.” She worked with Aquis from its establishment in 2015, managing the daily care and career preparation of over 150 young racehorses. She obtained her training licence in 2019 and trained privately for
Kacy Fogden with Louis January at her Wonglepong training property. Photo: Chloe Bennett. Aquis Farm, a selection of Hong Kong and Queensland based clients from her Canungra and Gold Coast Training Centres. Kacy sent out her first winner with just her third runner when Singular Sensation saluted at the Gold Coast in April 2019.
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