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The zombie apocalypse that just keeps on giving. p5 p

Find out the secrets to a loving relationship. p6-7 p

Family and friends’ tribute to a true gentleman. p14 p

Candidates grilled over local quarry Council hopefuls tread carefully By Sonia Isaacs THE first Hinterland meet the candidate forum proved to be a trial by fire as Sunshine Coast Council mayoral and divisional candidates faced a grilling over their position on the proposed expansion of Hanson’s Glasshouse Quarry. Hosted by the Save Our Glass House Mountains protest group, the February 11 meeting saw five out of the six mayoral candidates and three Division 1 candidates invited to pitch their candidacy and address Hinterland hot-topic issues; primarily the current development application lodged

by Hanson’s Glasshouse Quarry to double extraction operations. Mayoral hopefuls Wayne Parcell, Jason O’Pray, Rosanna Natoli, Ashley Robinson and Min Swan joined divisional candidates Jenny Broderick, Kristy TaylorRose and the newly announced Stan Nawrocki faced a passionate and sometimes ﬁery audience determined to grill the panel. Around 100 people turned up to listen and voice concerns over the proposal with environmental eﬀects, increased noise, pollution and impacts on tourism some of the issues raised. Full Story p8-9

Heat is on housing COAST 2 Bay Housing Group is conﬁdent its social housing projects, including the recently completed Akuna complex in Beerwah, adheres to rigorous government guidelines and thermal comfort standards. CEO, Andrew Elvin, conﬁrmed

the Akuna project was designed to maximise natural ventilation, emphasising sustainability and compliance with all relevant codes. The response followed concerns from residents about the liveability of the units during a recent heatwave. Story p5

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Local NEWS Knitfest tour plans unravel

By Sonia Isaacs PLANS to take Knitfest, the Hinterland based Yarn and Fibre Art Festival on a regional tour has been cast oﬀ with major funding for the project unable to be secured. Festival Director, Debs Swain, said while she was disappointed, the lack of large festival funding has meant Knitfest can not continue. Starting in Maleny’s main street in 2015, Knitfest evolved into a popular annual festival that attracted local and international attention, regularly drawing crowds of over 10,000 to the multi-day event. While Knitfest organisers had always planned to step back from running the Maleny based festival this

year, they had hoped to take the concept forward by facilitating an outback state tour, with plans to visit several regional towns. Debs said after eight years she was now ready to hang up her knitting needles and retire. She said while she would still be involved in community and ﬁbre art projects, it was now time to say farewell to Knitfest. “Before Knitfest we had no ﬁbre arts industry on the Sunshine Coast, now it is one of the fourth largest creative industries here on the Coast,” she said. “It has been a wonderful opportunity for knitters to springboard their hobby to a business and for the knitting community to

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Picture perfect Deserved recognition for years of volunteer work MALENY’s Marsha Lindenthal has been recognised after years of quiet dedication to a cause close to her heart – the safety and well-being of her community. Last week, at the Mooloolaba Police Beat Headquarters, Marsha’s commitment as a Volunteer Photographer for Crime Stoppers Sunshine Coast was recognised. Director of the Queensland Crime Stoppers board, Tim Ryan OAM, presented the welldeserved award to Marsha (pictured). Marsha’s journey into community service is a testament to her philosophy: “I just want to help the community feel safe. And if you see something, say something.” Originally drawn to a career in law enforcement, Marsha’s path took an unexpected turn involving a decade-long stint overseas as a radio presenter from 1996 to 2006 - aided by being ﬂuent in Dutch, Indonesian, and Portuguese! In 2007, a new

chapter began as Marsha married and moved to Australia where she soon found a niche in helping capture community moments through her photography.

Starting with a pocket camera, Marsha now wields serious camera gear, capturing the essence of community moments. Marsha’s dedication to community service extends beyond Crime Stoppers, with a rich history of voluntary work. Her involvement has spanned events like the Maleny Show as well as the Witta Festival, where she ﬁrst encountered the

late Gail Denver and Penny Edwards from Pattemore House. She has been a Volunteer Photographer at Find A Grave for Maleny First Settlers and Witta Settlers to volunteering at Pattemore House, showcasing her commitment to preserving and sharing the local heritage. Since 2016, she has been a dedicated Volunteer Photographer for Visit Maleny, contributing to the promotion of the region. Congratulations Marsha!

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Mitch Gaynor LAST Sunday’s ‘meet the candidates’ community forum organised by the Save our Glass House Mountains group, was an excellent way to test the mettle of the Sunshine Coast’s division 1 and mayoral candidates. The hot button issue was the proposed expansion of the Hanson quarry. The quarry’s owners want to double its rock extraction but there is signiﬁcant community concern about what this means. How many more trucks will be driving on local roads? What impact will this have on infrastructure, schools and townships? The conﬂicting issue invokes the classic line of local councillor Bill Heslop from Muriel’s Wedding: ‘You can’t stop progress’. No candidate dared to invoke the slogan, but their words weren’t completely hollow. For voters, the takeaway from the forum shouldn’t be who says what I want to hear, rather who seems most capable of representing my interests

while navigating through the bureaucracy of local government and delivering the best possible outcome for all. Most of the councillors held their own on Sunday. Some hadn’t done much homework, all put their cases forward fairly well but only two will actually be sitting in council chambers after the March 16 election. The election does matter with an incoming new Division 1 candidate and mayor - understanding who will be stepping into those roles and the relationship they have with the community is vitally important. Check out our story on p6-7 and keep an eye out for future meet the candidate forums. GC&M News will be MC’ing at the Division 5 forum on February 20 and hope to see as many people as we can. Plenty of issues to discuss - parking, development, swimming pools and parks to name a few. But it’s not all politics in this issue - we had a great time talking to local lovebirds to talk about

their secret to long-term loving relationships (p6-7). I’m glad I wasn’t asked. I used to write poetry for my wife on Valentine’s Day. That was 24 years ago. This Valentine’s Day I’m playing golf. Things are still going strong, I’m pretty sure. Big congratulations to Beerwah creative Ryan Butler whose ﬁlm Bin Day has been shortlisted for yet another award. (p5). And congratulations to Marsha Lindenthal who has been awarded from Crime Stoppers for ﬁve years of community service. Marsha is a great supporter of GC&M News and her excellent photography regularly graces our pages. Nice work Marsha. On a sombre note we’ve spoken to friends and family of hinterland community stalwart Bob Banner who passed away recently. Bob volunteered for the Lions for 54 years - an incredible achievement and the words from those who knew him speak of a man who only had good things to say - a Mitch true gentleman.

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By Kirra Livingstone BEERWAH-based director, Ryan Butler, has had his short film ‘Bin Day’ nominated for a People’s Choice award at the Best Australian Short Film Competition. The film is centered around a pacifist wife and lazy husband forced to work together in the face of a zombie apocalypse. It has created a lot of buzz since its release

in June 2023, including winning the Fun is Good Bill Murray Comedic Shorts Award in the US last year. If the Beerwah director wins the people’s choice prize, he will receive $5000 and bragging rights for the impressive accolade, which attracts short ﬁlmmakers to submit their work from across Australia. Ryan said he was honoured to be nominated. He added he was proud

of all the love ‘Bin Day’ has already received from various film festivals. “I was stoked,” he said. “It is a real reflection on the cast and crew of this short film with all the accolades it is receiving, and this festival is a prestigious one, so I’m very excited to be nominated.” Voting closes on February 18. Vote at bestshortfilms. com.au

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By Sonia Isaacs COAST 2 Bay Housing Group is confident its social housing projects, including the recently completed Akuna complex in Beerwah, adhere to rigorous government guidelines and thermal comfort standards. CEO, Andrew Elvin, confirmed the Akuna project was designed to maximise natural ventilation, emphasising sustainability and compliance with all relevant codes. “Coast2Bay Housing’s priority is developing sustainable housing, and this property fully complies with all government codes and standards,” he said. “We rely on funding to enable us to develop more homes for vulnerable people to address the significant housing need in our communities, and it is not always possible to include additional features such as air conditioning.” A Department of Housing spokesperson said Coast2Bay Housing Group collaborated with the department and architects to ensure the design suited

their target cohort and the Queensland climate. They said the Beerwah project incorporated features such as energyeﬀicient sun and privacy screening, and ceiling fans in all units. “The units at Beerwah have been built to

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support team met with residents. Discussions included exploring options for enhanced livability and comfort, potentially incorporating features like air conditioning. A Coast2Bay Housing spokesperson said the not-for-profit group was continuing to work closely with the Akuna complex Residents Advisory Group. The spokesperson also confirmed that depending on individual circumstances, funding was accessible for tenants to cover air conditioner purchase and installation. “Tenants can go buy units if they first check with us about installation, as some are better suited to purchase a portable unit. We also have a process for tenants to apply for us to fund them or buy other cooling needs. Our big concern is not just the upfront cost but whether tenants are sure they can afford the electricity costs. “Many of our tenants, after working out the longterm cost, choose not to buy air conditioners,” they said. sonia@gcnews.com.au

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opportunities for family and our community, right here and now, and for future generations. A strong work ethic is deﬁnitely in the mix (perhaps a bit too strong at times) and we each make time for creativity and selfexpression. What are your tips for a successful relationship? Honesty and a deep appreciation of each other as individuals, and our wider relationships that we share. Caring for others, not just each other or family, but adopted family, good friends, and our connected

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Helen and Bruce Page How and when did you meet? We met at a local meeting of the Young Country Party (YCP). Back in those days young people would mainly meet each other through local community activities or groups – and there was so much happening! Every Saturday night there were dances throughout the local halls in the region, you could go to the movies at the local halls or

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Ryan and Chelsea Butler How did you meet? Ryan: I locked eyes with her while I was working at Woolworths as a check out chick, and she was in her job interview clothes interviewing for a job. Once she was hired, we talked a lot but neither of us were making a move, and Chelsea knew a few weeks before I asked her out that I liked her. One day on the weekend when she was working and I had a day oﬀ, I went in and bought a few random things so I could go through her check out. I asked her if she wanted to hang out and handed my phone to her like the moody teenager I was. Fast forward to 2014 we got married, we have a son who is nearly three, and another baby due on February 15. When did you meet? End of 2009 What do you love most about each other? Ryan: Loving Chelsea is like breathing, it has

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Pleased to meet you, with Meat to please you! What do you appreciate most about each other We are always each other’s ﬁrst concern, and after all this time we are still best friends so it’s easy. Although we have beautiful daughters we love dearly, it’s always been us as a couple ﬁrst. At the end of the day we love each other deeply and share all our lives, laughter and losses together. We always know that to each other we are absolutely the most important person in each of our individual worlds. What are your tips for a successful relationship? Never say I love you if you don’t mean it, and never take your problems to bed.

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Talk is tough at quarry forum Candidates in firing line By Sonia Isaacs THE first Hinterland meet the candidate forum proved to be a trial by fire as Sunshine Coast Council mayoral and divisional candidates faced a grilling over their position on the proposed expansion of Hanson’s Glasshouse Quarry. Hosted by the Save Our Glass House Mountains protest group, the February 11 meeting saw five out the six mayoral candidates and three Division 1 candidates invited to pitch their candidacy and address Hinterland hottopic issues; primarily the current development application lodged by Hanson’s Glasshouse Quarry to double extraction operations.

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Mayoral hopefuls Wayne Parcell, Jason O’Pray, Rosanna Natoli, Ashley Robinson and Min Swan joined divisional candidates Jenny Broderick, Kristy Taylor-Rose and the newly nominated Stan Nawrocki in facing a passionate and sometimes fiery audience determined to grill the panel on the quarry issue Around 100 people turned up to listen and voice concerns over the proposal with environmental effects, increased noise, pollution and impacts on tourism some of the issues raised. The forum provided local residents the opportunity to witness first-hand the capacity and capability of the region’s future leaders in an informative and

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“I think there was a big consensus in the room that if we knew what we know today this quarry would not be approved, so we just need to keep working hard, one step at a time.” Division 1 Candidate Jenny Broderick, was the ﬁrst speaker. She said if the decision regarding the Glasshouse Quarry were a heart decision, most would agree there should never have been a quarry built.

She acknowledged that the topic was a big one, however, without all the reports, data and community feedback it would be unwise of any candidate to present a position. This sentiment was echoed by other candidates, with both Mr Parcell and Ms Natoli also reiterating the potential legal implications of stating a position publicly that could preclude them from input in a future decision.

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Save Our Glass House Mountains organiser Megan Standring speaks at a ‘meet the candidates’ forum involving Divison 1 and mayoral candidates.

Ms Broderick said the most valuable aspect of the forum was the opportunity for the candidates to listen. She said under the current permit, Hanson had decades of product left to extract. “I have messaged Hanson several times and been told there is 25 million tonnes to go. One of the most signiﬁcant and ongoing issues is the amount of traﬀic and noise along current routes and that is an

issue we can be looking at solutions for now,” she said. Mr Nawrocki, acknowledged he was still learning about the quarry issue, but said if he had to make a decision between quarry and community he “was on the community side.” Ms Taylor-Rose said while she did not live in the Glass House Mountains she had experienced a similar issue previously, and she would ﬁght for the truck route to

be redirected outside of the town centre, and she urged residents to lodge individual submissions. “I am curious to hear what Hanson has to say about impact to the residents about noise and silica,” she said. Ms Natoli said she was absolutely committed to transparency from Hanson and sharing that information with the community. She said the expansion

plans were before council and she had been warned to be very careful what she said in an open forum. She acknowledged that the independent legal advice given to her would not satisfy the audience. “You do not want your representatives removed from that debate, how shameful would it be if I was removed from the debate because of something I said here,” she said to a ﬁred up audience. Mr O’Pray, the only candidate who has been a sitting Sunshine Coast Councillor, reiterated that individual submissions to Council would be critical in this issue and having the best Division 1 candidate to lead the charge was vital. He acknowledged that in today’s environment, the decision to approve a quarry in the current position would have not have gotten across the line. “You need a good team that will make this decision,” he said. “You need six people out of the 11 to say no to the expansion. It doesn’t come from the leadership of the mayor or Division 1 councillor - it comes from the 11 councillors with advice from the divisional councillor leading the charge.” Mr Robinson acknowledged the importance of the issue to the community and said he would like to ensure an independent study was done to ensure Hanson abided by all their conditions.

He said he would work with the community to find solutions. He added he would be “willing to get into a fight’ if Hanson were found to have broken any of the conditions. Ms Swan said she understood how important the Glass House Mountains were to everyone on the Sunshine Coast. She said she would like to work with all stakeholders to seek creative solutions to issues like the quarry expansion which she suggested logic would indicate was not a great idea. “I would immediately like to implement a community group to help me understand the topic better and include Hanson who is the other side to this debate and should be part of it,” she said. “Together we need to come up with a solution.” Mr Parcell said he was prepared to be brave for the community and had the experience and capacity to fight, however, he would not put forward a position due to the legal process. “I’m a lawyer, the lawyer in me says you need someone smart like me to lawyer up when the time comes and go to battle for you to get the right outcome,” he said. “Leadership means being brave and saying it is not in your best interests for me to state a position.” Hanson has until March 8 to respond to state and local government queries on their application before public consultation will open. sonia@gcnews.com.au

Election candidates locked in CANDIDATE nominations close on February 13 at 12pm for the Sunshine Coast Council March 16 election, conﬁrming all oﬀicial candidate nominations for the electoral role. Division 1 registered candidates are Jenny Broderick, Kristy TaylorRose, and David Nawrocki. Division 5 candidates are Winston Johnston, Tracy Burton, and Richard Bruinsma. The registered mayoral candidates include Ashley Robinson, councillor Jason O’Pray, Rosanna Natoli, Min Swan, Michael Burgess and Montville’s Wayne Parcell. Key dates for the 2024 Sunshine Coast Council election are below. -Ballot paper order draw: Wednesday 10am, 14 February 2024 -Postal vote applications close: Monday, 7pm, 4 March 2024 -Early voting: Monday, 4 March to 15 March 2024 -Election day: Saturday, 8am to 6pm 16 March 2024.

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Rain, heat and humidity sees unwelcome return of mould to the hinterland...

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By Marina Gomide IT’S gross, dangerous and everywhere. With rainy Maleny having copped over 600mm since January 1, it is no surprise it’s struggling with mould issues again. While this year’s problems are nowhere near as bad as the ﬂood season two years ago, many residents are still struggling to keep the growth at bay. Lifelong Maleny resident and cleaner, Julia Parker, owns Immaculate House Cleaning and said every single house she has gotten

called out to within the past weeks, has been covered in mould. “It’s just horrendous right now,” Ms Parker said. “Most visible mould grows on items such as furniture, leather, clothing and suede shoes, but most people don’t notice the mould on their walls and windows unless looking very, very closely. “Locals know what to look for, but newcomers have no idea how fast mould grows in mouldy Maleny, so I always say the ﬁrst thing people need when moving

into town is a portable dehumidiﬁer.” Both IGA Maleny and the Maleny Co-op have been selling out of clove oil as soon as it’s back on the shelf. IGA Maleny manager, Trace Mazzaserri, said the store is managing to mostly keep on top of the demand, with the exception of the clove oil. “We do still have some mould killer left on the shelf and some Black&Gold dehumidiﬁers, but clove oil and DampRid are hitting the shelves and already going,” Ms Mazzaserri said.

Co-op manager, Charlotte Henderson, recommended some other natural options to deal with mould if clove oil isn’t available. “Vinegar is also recommended, along with sunlight, portable dehumidiﬁers and running the aircon on ‘dry’ mode throughout the day,”Ms Henderson said. Julia Parker also recommended peroxide, if the mould is getting bad, and advises that bleach does not kill mould. Once black mould starts growing, however, the only

real option remaining is chemical mould killer. Bathrooms and dusty areas, such as blinds and windowsills, are usually the ﬁrst areas where it starts growing, due to dust serving as a meal for the mould spores. “People need to get on top of it because they don’t understand how dangerous those spores can be… once they’re inhaled they start growing in the lungs and you can’t get them out,” Ms Parker said. More advice can be found at https://www.qld.gov.au/.

Glasshouse Little A’s break in THE Glasshouse Little Athletics canteen was reported broken into on January 30, causing the food inside the fridges to go rotten, leaving volunteers no choice but to throw out the appliances. A Queensland Police spokesperson said the break in at Skippy Park, Landsborough, where the canteen is, is still being investigated and detailed the damages to GC&M News. “Police found the door handle and the power box had been damaged. This caused the building to lose power and all the food in the fridges to spoil,” the spokesperson said. “Some minor items also appear to be stolen.” Glasshouse Little Athletics publicity oﬀicer, Lewis Kwarcianyi, said the incident is unfortunate for the group as they will now have to replace the fridges, and may not be able to open the canteen for weeks.

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Archbishop attends Sacred Heart Centenary Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebration Contributed By Marie Cassidy-Walker THE Sacred Heart includes Maleny) and former Catholic Church, Maleny Parish Priest Kevin Smith, was packed to overﬂowing now Parish Priest at St Peter on Sunday, February 4, and Paul, Bulimba. as parishioners, past and Attendees were reminded present, friends, members of the origins of the Church of other denominations on the Hill and some of the and dignitaries gathered previous challenges faced to celebrate the church’s by pioneering Catholics centenary. before the church was built Mass was celebrated by in 1924. Most Rev Mark Coleridge, A plaque commemorating Archbishop of the Brisbane the centenary was unveiled, Archdiocese, Parish Priest, dedicated, and blessed Rev Joshua Whitehead by Archbishop Coleridge. of Our Lady of the Rosary The choir sang beautifully Parish, Caloundra (which throughout the service, and

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Beyond listening a Mayor to deliver Of six mayoral candidates for 16 March, there is just one mayoral candidate from west building a house on The Range more than 19 years ago, Wayne Parcell PSM has the lived experience of seeing and hearing disappointment across The Hinterland and other areas of the Sunshine Coast Region about the lack of infrastructure and services. For the first time in many years, the unseen and the forgotten have an opportunity to be seen and heard through the election of a new mayor who is one of our own. Wayne shared his perspective about what he could bring as a new mayor, “Our Mayoral vision goes beyond listening and making short-term promises that are more likely to be popular than be delivered. We need a forensic examination of the council's finances, capacity and capabilities in order to understand what can actually be delivered to the community. Our Mayoral fairness to decision-making

processes to ensure that the entire region's priorities are determined and take account of strategic and local necessity in consultation and in collaboration with the community and other levels of government.” how can the community be seen and heard when it comes to transport, housing and density levels when the planning scheme is overwhelming in scope and complex in its operation?

Drawing on his more than 40 years’ experience working in government and global businesses resolving complex issues through negotiation and collaboration, Wayne explained that as Mayor he would lead the council with a vision of creating an environment where the views and positions of ten

councillors, and the people they represent are able to be considered fairly and outcomes for the entire region are well-considered, based on available facts and sound advice, taking account of the community's aspirations. “Our priority is to ensure transparency in

decision-making and community consultation. Inclusivity of all the voices of our diverse region is fundamental to both progress and preservation. This will be a major focus for us and be a significant factor in ensuring the Sunshine Coast maintains its own character and liveability,” Wayne concluded.

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Bob Banner: an outstanding bloke Friends and family recall tireless community advocate By Sonia Isaacs ROBERT (Bob) James Banner, remembered as a true gentleman, devoted family man, witty and highly intelligent individual and generous friend, passed away peacefully on January 22, at the age of 85. A farmer, Hinterland business owner, life member of the Beerwah Lions Club, and a tireless community advocate, Bob was widely respected for his commitment to the local community.

Bob (front) with fellow Lions members Max Pinwell and Alistair Waddell in 2021.

Born in Somerset, UK, in 1938, Bob, along with his family, immigrated to Australia after World War II. At the age of 12, the Banner family settled in Noosa, undertaking the new challenges of farming with resilience and ingenuity. Bob, along with his brother John, worked under the tutelage of their father Cliﬀ and their Uncle Ron, demonstrating remarkable resourcefulness in overcoming numerous farming obstacles with often limited resources. Around the early 1970s, Bob met Joy, his future wife, at a First Aid Course in Tewantin. The couple went on to marry in 1971, and Bob commenced work at a local building supply company. Bob then became the farm manager at the COD (Committee of Direction of Fruit Merchants) pineapple research farm at Beerwah, and the 1973 move to the area was

followed by the birth of sons Paul and Martin. Bob’s years at COD were marked by numerous challenges, successes, and invaluable lessons. He dedicated a substantial amount to the industry, and the family enjoyed many years on the research farm until its eventual sale in 1991, prompting Bob to explore new career options. After a brief stint in Real Estate, Bob identiﬁed an opportunity in Pest Control, leading him to establish Hinterland Pest Control, a venture he successfully ran until his retirement in the early 2000s.

He made a significant contribution and was a genuine fair dinkum bloke. Bruce Page Around 2003, Bob and Joy relocated from Beerwah to Peachester, ushering in a new phase. Bob, always open to new pursuits, ventured into writing, joining the Beerwah Writers Group and completing his autobiography-which

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provided a wonderful legacy of personal insight for his family and friends. Bob’s unwavering commitment extended to his remarkable 54-year journey with Lions Clubs International. He originally joined the Tewantin – Noosa Club in 1970 before becoming a member of the Beerwah branch in 1973. Current Secretary, Justin Neubecker, highlighted Bob’s leadership, enthusiasm, and skills, which were quickly recognised within the Beerwah Club. Within the ﬁrst two years of membership, Bob assumed the roles of Secretary and then President. Bob held various leadership positions, including Chairman of various Lions initiatives including Christmas Cake Chairman, Lions Mint, Membership and Program Chairman. He served on the Board of Directors almost every year. Justin expressed the honour of knowing Bob for many years, noting the challenge of ﬁnding a good story to tell as Bob was such an all-round

gentleman and genuinely good guy. In recognition of his outstanding service to the community, Bob was granted Lions Life Membership in 2005 and also received a Melvin Jones Fellow Award in 2017. “Bob was an outstanding Lion who served the community with distinction. Of course, Joy was an integral part of many fundraising and social events as well. As we say in Lions, Bob has now gone to higher service, and he will be dearly missed by many. He was a very valued and esteemed member of our community,” Justin said. Former President of the Beerwah Charity Sports Day committee, Bruce Page, fondly remembered Bob as a good friend and a genuine bloke who gave

100% to everything he was involved with. Reflecting on Bob’s contributions, Bruce emphasized that Bob never sought the limelight but contributed wherever he saw the community could benefit the most. “He was always interested and cared deeply for the local community and was always enthusiastic about supporting it. He was the type of person who would always put his hand up to get involved. He made a significant contribution and was a genuine fair dinkum bloke,” Bruce said. A memorial service on Friday, February 2, saw the Chapel at Gregson Weight Caloundra packed with family and friends who gathered to celebrate the life of this undisputed pillar of the Hinterland community.

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THE Salvation Army is urging people to look into their finances, as 46 per cent of Aussies were significantly impacted by financial pressures in 2023- that’s 9.6 million Australians. Research by the Salvos has found one in three were impacted by rising interest rates and 32% were similarly affected by increased rent or mortgage costs. Australians are also now facing the burden of paying off their Christmas expenses. The research, which surveyed the Australian public, also found

that 31% of people used a credit card (up from 18% the previous year) and 15% relied on buy-now, pay-later options (up from 7.6%) to pay for Christmas. This comes on the back of more than 12.8 million Australians (62%) reporting they were more stressed about their ﬁnances last year compared to 52% at the same time the year before. Worryingly, one in ﬁve Australians did not seek medical help when needed and 17.5% cut back on insurance cover last year, highlighting the potentially

dire impact of the cost of living on Australians and the need to prioritise financial wellbeing this year. Through Moneycare, The Salvation Army offers a free and confidential financial counselling service, which supports thousands of Australians each year to assess and get on top of their financial situation. In 2023, Moneycare notably saw a 13% increase in the number of people they assisted compared to the year before. The Salvation Army’s Moneycare financial counselling team member,

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Poems that explore the complexity of dementia Collection that captures carers reality By Sonia Isaacs CLOSING Time at the Kings Head is a collection of poems which describe feelings on both sides of the care partnership when living with dementia. This unique collection of 30 poems reﬂects the lived experiences of author, Karin De Novellis, who spent six years as an unpaid carer for her husband. The collection captures some of the inner thoughts and feelings experienced by those navigating the uncharted complexities of everyday life with dementia. Speaking with GC&M News, Karin said the poems in the collection were not always pretty but they were honest. “I cared for my husband for over six years and writing became a way of managing the enormous strain and responsibility of caring for another person 24/7. When dementia enters a home, so much is lost; but sometimes, if we open ourselves to the situation and are lucky, something

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You SAID IT.... Bring back the pool WHAT has happened to the Maleny Pool? It is as if I have been helicoptered back in time to the days when having a local pool was some sort of crazy aspiration. For all those water lovers, ﬁtness ﬁends, and aqua aerobics seniors, who have the time to head downhill to the sunny shores of Conondale, Nambour (anyone for Palmwoods?) or Beerwah, I hope the grocery retail can add value to those petrol dollars. For those of us left behind, well, we just have to perspire and bear it. The cost of those colourful signs, that welcome us to town, could probably have kept our tiny pool operational for a couple of seasons. It does look like council is more concerned with smoke and mirrors, than taking care to provide ratepayers with amenities that should be commonplace in 2024. Sarah Summers Maleny

are for golfers only as they paid for it. Notwithstanding the council contribution of $9000 courtesy of the rates paid by residents (this was 15 per cent of the total cost). Further, he lets us know that some 70 per cent of the usage is from visitors, so perhaps they should be charged a “loo tax”? On their website the loo makers say that the installed capacity per unit daily is 25-30 persons a day, say on a weekend or up to 15 per day every day. This is still a substantial number as I’m sure not every golfer goes to every loo in sight! Interestingly for a modest $800 per unit extra the next size up which accommodates 50 persons a day could have been

Letters and Opinions installed and been a win/ win for all? But I jest of course concerning a tax. However, many locals do use the walking tracks, and they do succumb to the same calls of nature as do the golfers. So in the interests of community harmony, the golfers perhaps might consider sharing the new “Clochmerlian “ facilities with desperate walkers and perhaps council might oﬀer to subsidise any extra maintenance due to a broader community usage? It would certainly be cheaper than extra nongolfer toilets! Marek Malter Maleny

Why complain now? In regards to the story about the opposition to

the proposed stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Alternative (GC&M News Jan 16) I ﬁnd it quite astounding that so many in the Elimbah community are outraged by this proposal. My reason being is that there was no groundswell of opposition when the Shaping SEQ 2023 planning update was released. This plan sees the whole Elimbah area rezoned to allow for future urban development. So why weren’t people up in arms then? Its like trying to shut the gate after the horse has bolted as it stands to reason that if you allow extensive urban development in an area you are going to need an adequate road network to service that development. If people had of opposed the rezoning of Elimbah when they had a chance,

Clochmerle revisited Clochmerle was a mythical French village (not unlike Maleny ) in a novel of the same name. The story centred on where the town’s new urinal should be located ... a plot that resonates with the sitting and availability of use of the toilets on the Maleny Precinct. Dr Whitten, in his letter “Loos are for the use of golfers GC&M News Feb 6” points out that the new loos

then maybe the new road could have followed an alternative western route preferred by protestors, but as it now stands such a route wouldn’t provide suitable connections for the 3000+ new homes planned for the area. Chris Henderson Beerburrum

Pivoting for a cause The World’s Greatest Shave is arguably Australia’s favourite fundraising campaign spanning 26 years - with more than two million Australians taking part by shaving, cutting, and colouring their hair, to raise vital funds for the Leukaemia Foundation and people living with blood cancer, in Australia. The World’s Greatest Shave, however, wasn’t immune to the devastating impact of Covid, which created the most formidable challenge the campaign has faced in its 26-year history. With the World’s Greatest Shave being the single biggest source of income for the Leukaemia Foundation, the organisation took a signiﬁcant hit and saw fundraising ﬁgures drop dramatically. The World’s Greatest Shave had to pivot, and this year we farewell the beloved chins as we launch a new era of the campaign, with a vibrant, bold, contemporary, and more personal approach - to support the growing number of Australians impacted by blood cancer. The new-look World’s

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Budgeting for a long time, not a good time DID the annual family budget last weekend. Good times. I never realised how many subscriptions I had to apps I’ve never heard of. Add in an Adobe subscription for something a child needed for a week 12 months ago that’s costing nearly $100 a month and it’s no wonder I’m looking at the craft beer aisle and wondering if XXXX is really

all that bad. My usual reaction was to cancel all the cards and start again. CHARGED UP This brings me to my electricity bill, which as usual gave me half an aneurism, and that’s before I saw the amount. The cheeky buggers now tell you in the bill, in bold, that it would be cheaper for you to go on another

plan, and exactly tell you how much you’d save each year. Don’t just tell me that, do it already! Why do I have to call? They have all this useful information but ﬁgure customers would much prefer to pay more for the exact same service, unless asked. No, we are just busy. CHEQUE OUT Last word on utilities,

and that is why they still send cheques if there is an overpayment? I have cheques for between $3 and $27 from my utility providers on my fridge. They’ll never be cashed, so consider this column as written conﬁrmation to cancel the cheques and give me the cheapest plan. STOLEN SIGNS Noticed all the election

signs popping up around the hinterland? Apparently a few have been nicked already. dy. I was thinking it was some anti-Greens things but apparently the thieves are apolitical and every candidate is copping some losses. AIR-CON Not having air con myself, it is hard to sympathise with

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Hinterland CULTURE Lillian Muchiri inspires the masses

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By Kirra Livingstone SUNSHINE Coast based and Kenya born inspirational speaker and author Lillian Muchiri, will be reading at the Mapleton Library’s Lover of Books event on February 14. The event will run from 5:30- 7:30pm and Lillian will be reading an excerpt from her recently published book, Looking Back to Move Forward, which dives into her trials and tribulations during her early life in Kenya. Muchiri had a diﬀicult childhood in Karibu, the town she resided in in Kenya, where she faced traumatic abuse and sexism which shaped her

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The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars and Pluto are all powering through your sign, so you’re at your amorous, adventurous, quirky Aquarian best. Your motto for the moment is from Amadeus Mozart: “Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both go together in making genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.”

Romantic vibes are high, as love planet Venus links up with atmospheric Neptune. Focus your attention on your lover, as you give them the right royal treatment this Valentine’s Day via a special pronouncement, a thoughtful gift or a candlelit dinner. Singles … love and work are connected.

Prepare for a bold and busy Valentine’s Day. Coupled Cats – why not initiate a special romantic rendezvous with your partner? Singles – in order to find true love, you need to be brave and step out of your comfort zone. Your motto: “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

Attached Scorpio – avoid the temptation to be bossy at home; give your spouse more space. Singles – stop looking for love in all the obvious places. Write a wish-list of the important qualities you desire in a dream partner. St back and wait for the magic to happen. “Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you.”

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

PISCES

GEMINI

VIRGO

SAGITTARIUS

Love planet Venus hooks up with your power planet, Neptune, so romance is in the air. But the energy is behind the scenes suggesting a private, magical Valentine’s Day. Unhappily single? Subtle signs and unexpected synchronicities could lead you to your soulmate. Happily single? It’s time to get creative.

This Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to tell loved ones how much you really care. Inspiration for the week is from Yoko On: “The regret of my life is that I have not said ‘I love you’ often enough.” Saturday’s Mercury/Uranus square could lead to hasty words and impulsive actions. So slow down and think (carefully) before you speak and act!

Love is a very serious business. So your quote for Valentine’s Day is from writer William Barclay: “Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice.” Singles – it’s time to give flirtatious, superficial suitors the flick. Instead, look for a lover who has real character, depth and substance.

It’s time to be more proactive about your health, fitness, diet and daily routine, but tread carefully with an unpredictable relative or neighbour who may be stewing with a hidden grievance. On Valentine’s Day, find a dream you can share together. With Mercury and Uranus revving up your restless side, you’re in the mood for a weekend getaway.

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

ARIES

CANCER

LIBRA

CAPRICORN

Have you got a pile of projects that you’ve started but not finished? This week Mars and Pluto boost motivation and concentration, so you can bring a project to a satisfying conclusion. Don’t waste the opportunity! With five planets highlighting your hopes-and-wishes zone, you’re set for an amorous Valentine’s Day.

Attached Crabs – you’re feeling extra romantic as you lavish attention (and money) on your partner, wear your heart on your sleeve or play out a secret fantasy with your lover. Singles – don’t base your self-esteem on whether you have a partner. You possess a multitude of talents, and a kind nature.

Whether you’re attached, searching for your soulmate, or happily single, Valentine’s Day is an appropriate time to reflect on the fact that love really does make the world go around, and it’s the glue that binds us all together. So do all you can to encourage and nurture more love in your life.

Don’t take your partner – or potential partner – for granted! If you do, then your neglected lover may go looking for attention elsewhere. Plan something pecial this Valentine’s Day. Singles – it doesn’t matter what a potential partner looks like, or how much money they make – you need a romantic mate who is also a friend.

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strand of hair, causing the hair to turn green. How To Prevent And/Or Fix Green Hair Whilst this is annoying, it isn’t permanent. Whether you’re hoping to prevent green hair before it appears or trying to wash the green out of your hair after a swim, here are a few solutions to test: 1. Prevention: Leave-in conditioner. If you apply a leave-in conditioner before swimming, the pool water won’t stick to your hair as easily. 2. Wet hair. Don’t get in the pool with dry hair. If you start with wet hair, chlorine and copper won’t hang onto your hair as tightly. 3. Hairdressers these days have detox treatments which are designed to rid the hair of metals, such as copper and chlorine.

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Mould on food is a big problem in the humid months WATCH out for fuzzy food and discoloured bread with recent high humidity, mould and fungi could be forming in your pantry right now. University of the Sunshine Coast microbiologist, Dr Ipek Kurtböke, says it’s not just gross, it can result in health issues such as a runny nose, skin and eye irritation, and difficulty breathing. “Moulds are forms of fungi that form spores to reproduce, and these spores freely detach from their body at the slightest disturbance and float in the air like dust,” Dr Kurtböke said. She added that increased humidity favours fungal growth, impacting the shelf-life of produce and how quickly it can become unsafe to eat. “Asthma attacks can be triggered in patients when they inhale fungal spores caused by mould. Mould infections can happen in the lungs, and particularly affect immunocompromised

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tree nuts (pecan, almond, pistachio, hazelnut, walnut and Brazil nut). They have also been found in rice, beer and wine. “Fungi that produce these toxins often do so only under speciﬁc conditions of warmth, moisture and humidity,” Dr Kurtböke said. Mycotoxins are resistant to destruction and can survive the heating process designed to kill moulds. “That is why we need to be thinking about everything we consume, and the environment we live in and treat microbes as a potential threat.” Fungus (mould) is also a microbe, alongside viruses, bacteria, archaea and protists. “We shouldn’t underestimate the power of microbes to destroy something. They can colonise anything, some can break down a tree trunk – they are that powerful. In European cathedrals, marble has been eaten away by microbes,” she said.

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FEBRUARY 13 Glasshouse Muso’s - Open Mic Night

FEBRUARY 17 Genealogy Group - Irish Seminar

FEBRUARY 17 Meet the Author - Karin De Novellis

FEBRUARY 20 Advanced Food and Agritourism Workshop

When: Tuesday February 13, 6.30pm Where: Beerwah Hotel Info: If you’d like to play, email us (whitickerm@bigpond.com) to book yourself a spot as there is only occasionally room on the board. We’re on from 6.30pm with around 3 hours of top live music and a great opportunity to network with other musicians and music lovers. Free entry, very reasonably priced meals and a bar with great sound. https://www. facebook.com/groups/musosclub/

When: Saturday February 17 Where: Nambour Showgrounds Info: Seminar held by two wellknown Irish researchers Fintan Mullen and Gillian Hunt. Various topics will be discussed during the day and these researchers will also be available on Friday 16th for one-to-one sessions which need to be booked. These are the same researchers who visited Australia in 2017 and presented on our behalf at the same venue which was very successful. The cost is $100 for the day which includes morning and afternoon tea as well as lunch. Contact genealogysc@gmail.com or by phone on 5329-2315 to book.

When: Saturday February 17, 10.00am - 2.00pm Where: Rosetta Books, 30 Maple Street, Maleny Info: The collection Closing TIme at the Kings Head describes the felt experience of living with dementia from both sides of the care partnership. The collection is beautifully illustrated by Shelagh Atkinson, a long time Australian resident. Another Australian connection.

When: Tuesday February 20 Where: The Imperiel Hotel Eumundi Info: Get ready to elevate your tourism game with ‘Ripe & Ready’, a specialised workshop tailored for the food and agribusiness industry. Designed specifically for established businesses who already have some experience in agritourism and are seeking to further develop their products and experiences. This workshop will focus on the five stages of travel (Dreaming, Planning, Booking, Experiencing, Sharing) offering valuable insights on how to effectively target customers in the tourism market.

FEBRUARY 14 Lovers Of Books When: Wednesday February 14, 5.30pm-7.30pm Where: Mapleton Library And Community Centre Info: We have six authors and illustrators presenting at the Lovers of Books Event – all different walks of life, different perspectives on life and with very different offerings to the reading community. Come join us. Register and pay at the Mapleton Library.

FEBRUARY 15 Sconetime Beerwah When: Thursday February 15, 10.00am Where: Beerwah Community Hall, Peachester Road, Beerwah Info: Sconetime creates meaningful community connections where Seniors in our community come together with family & business owners over fresh hot scones loaded with home-made jam and loads freshly whipped cream! Just $8.00 per person. RSVP Top Nosh Meals on 5494 0113. Find out more on Sconetime. www.sconetime.com.au

FEBRUARY 17-18 “Stages” by Maleny Players When: Saturday February 17Sunday February 18 at 3.00pm Where: Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds Info: Suitable for all ages Stages is bright and positive and designed for the local audience. It aims to provide amusing entertainment and enjoyable reflection. Tickets for Stages are Adults $20 Concession $18 and are available at https://www.trybooking.com/ CODLJ or www.malenyplayers.org

Circadian Gardening for Quantum Health Benefits When: Saturday February 17, 9.00am Where: Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall, 485 Old Landsborough Road Info: Find out about the new paradigm & lifestyle of circadian quantum biology and how you can very simply adopt a few practices to improve your energy & wellness! Here you will meet the practice applied to the world of gardeners or nature lovers because these folks are already outside which is halfway to the desired outcome. For further information: https:// landsboroughhall.org.au/events/ circadian-gardening-for-quantumhealth-benefits/

Khaita Tibetan New Year Celebration When: Saturday February 17, from 10.30am. Where: Beerwah Community Hall, Peachester Road, Beerwah Info: Khaita Tibetan Festival welcomes you to the Tibetan New Year Celebration with lively dances, music, food, Tibetan Yantrayoga and Khaita Dance workshops and cultural traditions. Come join us for a lively and colorful celebration of the Tibetan New Year (Lo sar). Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with traditional Tibetan music, dance, yoga and dance workshops , food and joyful festivities. Contact details: Topgyal Gontse (Top) and Tsering Dolker Mobile: 0478 321 559.

FEBRUARY 18 Community Crop Swap and Garden- Every third Sunday When: Sunday February 18, 8.30am Where: Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall. 485 Old Landsborough Rd, Landsborough Info: Come along and meet new friends, bring your gloves if you’d like to potter in our community garden followed by the crop swapthis could be your excess of seeds, seedlings, herbs, jars, unused tools, preserves or ferments, young trees, beeswax products or a bag of good soil to name a few. Bring the children to plant out and learn to invest in fresh food, friendships and community in the beginnings of our dedicated garden just for them. For further information: https:// landsboroughhall.org.au/events/ crop-swap-and-gardeningoutside-2024-02-18/

FEBRUARY 20 Meet the Division 5 candidates When: Tuesday February 20, 6pm - 8pm Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple St, Maleny Info: Candidates are invited to introduce themselves, present their policies and experiences, followed by a Q&A.

Glasshouse History Group When: Tuesday February 20, 1.30pm Where: Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Info: The Group continues to be keen to offer opportunities to share stories, photos and objects relating to the history of the District. All welcome.

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FEBRUARY 22-24 Antique Buyers Roadshow When: Thursday February 22 Saturday February 24 Where: Various Locations throughout Sunshine Coast Hinterland - Check below website for details. Info: Buying Now - Jewellery/ Watches, Gold/Silver coins, Banknotes, Militaria. To schedule or book a home visits & locations go to: https://www.heritageint.nz/

FEBRUARY 25 Glasshouse Community Hall Inc – Annual General Meeting When: Sunday February 25, 3.00pm-4.30pm Where: Glasshouse Community Hall, 8 Coonowrin Road Glasshouse Mountains Info: Come along for afternoon tea and meet the members caring for the Hall owned by our community since 191. RSVP to glasshousehall@outlook.com or call 0459 990 811 for enquiries.

FEBRUARY 27 Glasshouse Muso’s - Four Act Night When: Tuesday February 27, 6.30pm Where: Beerwah Hotel Info: Our acts this month are Maleny Ukulele led by Tom Richter, Buderim Underground, the Dan Feguson Duo, and Deni and the Doc and friends. This is continuing our series of “four act night” events. It runs the 4th Tuesday each month at the hotel. Do try and get along to support local music as without an audience our events can’t run! https://www.facebook.com/ groups/musosclub/

UNTIL MARCH 3 2024 Artist Exhibition series When: Until March 3 Where: Vianta Arts, 3/70 Simpson Street Beerwah Info: Hinterland artist Laurie Catlin features 17 mixed medium works, embracing a grey nomad lifestyle which has allowed her further exploration of her love for painting the Australian Bush.

MARCH 5 Become an active Bystander! When: Tuesday March 5, 8.45-1pm Where: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Info: The Speak Up Now – Stop Domestic Violence group is oﬀering community members and organisations an opportunity to gain active bystander awareness training. Latest research indicates the importance of people (bystanders) speaking up where there is evidence of domestic and family violence and thus often being able to help diﬀuse a situation from escalating, therefore potentially saving lives and helping to eradicate this type of violence from their communities. Further information, or expressions of interest for registration is available by contacting Val at speakupnowstop domesticviolence@gmail.com

MARCH 8 QCWA - International Women’s Day Breakfast When: Friday 8th March 7.00am 9.00am Where: Beerwah Meeting Place, Peachester Road Beerwah Info: QCWA Beerwah invites you to a morning filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration at our annual International Women’s Day Breakfast. We’d love you to join us for a delicious breakfast and an open and inspiring conversation let’s celebrate women and explore how we can implement the UN’s theme: Count Her In: Invest in Women; Accelerate Progress. Tickets include a light breakfast inspired by QCWA Country Kitchens recipes, lucky door prizes, an IWD 2024 tote bag and special guest speakers. DATE - Friday 8 March 2024 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (UTC+10) TICKETS - $25. https://www. trybooking.com/COKEX

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NEAR where I live, a hobby farmer often plants sunflowers in one of his paddocks. When they bloom it is a magnificent sight. There is nothing more dazzling than a field of tall, vibrant yellow sunflowers. Each flower follows the path of the sun across the sky. The petals are wide open and seem to direct the light and warmth of the sun to the very heart of the plant. The flowers draw energy and life from the sun and ensure they get maximum exposure to its lifegiving rays even on cloudy days. When the sun goes down, the flowers drop their heads and wait until the sun rises the next day. And then they rise up and follow the sun’s path again; doing this for the life of the plant. In a way the sun streams life to every living sunflower that grows across the planet. We may keep so near to God that in every unexpected trial our thoughts will turn to Him as naturally as the sunflower turns to the sun. Like the flower we can

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WITH the current trend of downsizing and decluttering, now presents a fantastic opportunity nity to turn those unwanted nted items into cash. “We We are enthusiastic buyers, particularlyy interested in gold jewellery, whether broken or intact, antique jewellery, gold and silver coins, collectibles including military medals, and banknotes, as well as mechanical watches.” es.” “Everyone has something omething we want to buy, and nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item, as we are buying 10,000!” says ays Mike Cornish, the company’s any’s chief buyer. Father and son duo,, Mike and Nate will bee at a convenient venue near ear you, soon. If you are in doubt about any items you ou wish to sell, take them in for an instant appraisal. al. See page 17 for or the full details. s. With the gold price still at higher than traditional al levels, right now w is an opportune tune time to explore your jewellery box and dig out ut

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Sp ort RESULTS The Range Croquet Contributed by Ken Barker IT has been a week of dodging showers in order to play. On Thursday Donna Manning and Wallace Roy played, in relatively ﬁne weather, to record a good win against Dianne Horsman and Lynette Evans 10 – 7. Training on Saturday was abandoned while Robert Lee and Wallace worked in the mower shed as rain poured down on the lawns. A prospective player wandered past to enquire but that was the most activity to be seen. The meeting at Maleny Grove created the most excitement for the day with Sarah Widin announcing a $7500 grant to build the long awaited for toilet on the grounds. We are very grateful for this, part of the “Active Women and Girls Program” under the auspices of the Queensland Government Department of Sport and Recreation. Well done Sarah in the preparation of the grant application. Sunday saw two games abandoned without recording scores because of rain. We enjoyed the social atmosphere undercover while the rain poured down. Donna played Ken Barker. Wallace played Stuart Craig and Lynette with no mention of scores at tea when play ceased in that game. Sarah and Diane saw out the showers and ﬁnished with a score of 20 – 7 to Dianne. Pennants are about to begin in the Sunshine Coast region. We have entered

teams in the association competitions, the Lochwood for divisions 1 and 2, and the Bray for divisions 3 and 4. As well we have a ricochet croquet team. Good luck to all teams. The below photo shows Lynette Evans, a member of our Bray team, preparing to use Red to make hoop 1 with Black. Play days: Association: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 2.00 pm for games to be arranged by 2.30 pm. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days. Ricochet: Tuesday. Please arrive at 8.45 a.m. for games to be arranged by 9.00 a.m. Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704.

Maleny Bowls Club Contributed by Brett Gillis ON Friday 9th February we welcomed Maleny Rangers Football Club Women’s Senior Team to participate in a game of Barefoot Bowls under lights at the club. It was terriﬁc to see the ladies and partners on the bowls green having a fabulous time. Thanks to Annette for organising and we hope to see you all again soon. This coming Friday 16th February starting at 5pm we will be welcoming Maleny High School P&C who are conducting a Social Barefoot Bowls and Pizza event for Year 7 Parents. What a great way to meet other parents, have fun and relax at this parents only event. As you can see Maleny Bowls Club is the ideal venue for your team, group or corporate function where you can self cater to keep costs low. We oﬀer Barefoot Bowls which includes use of club facilities

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Rain delay for Glasshouse THE Glasshouse Cricket 1st Grade men’s team started its two day match against the Caloundra Lighthouses on February 10, and Glasshouse won the toss, electing to bowl. Although the game was stopped due to a rain delay on Saturday, the home team has already secured three wickets to Caloundra’s 21 runs. Glasshouse bowler, Nathan Van Eekeren, bowled all three wickets during 10 overs. Teammate Charlie Prudence bowled for four overs, with no runs accrued during his bowling stint. 19 overs have passed so far during this match, and play is set to resume on Saturday, February 17, to declare a winning team. The Glasshouse Tier 1 womens team has had an unlucky run the last four weeks, with only one match going ahead, with three of the four abandoned due to poor weather. Their game on Sunday was abandoned.

Concussion rules are changed THE Australian Sports Commission has released its newest Youth and Community Sport Guidelines, which will see kids face stricter concussion regulations in contact sport. This will protect children under 19-years-old, ensuring they are symptom free for 14 days prior to concussion from sport, and will require them to stay on the side lines for 21 days from time of concussion. As for high performance and professional athletes over 19-years-old, the guidelines recommend athletes should not return to contact sport until they have been symptom free for at least ten days. These guidelines have also addressed a number of recommendations from the Senate Inquiry into concussions and head trauma. The updated guidelines, which were last updated in 2016, are now in line with the United Kingdom and New Zealand’s concussion guidelines.

BeeGees battle it out in preseason Kingaroy Cup By Kirra Livingstone KINGAROY witnessed the participation of approximately 500 senior men and women players in the annual pre-season carnival hosted by the town’s football club. This event served as a platform for senior football players to prepare for their upcoming regional competitions. The BeeGees, featuring a mix of U23 and premier women players, ﬁelded two teams that competed against Maryborough and Toowoomba during the

tournament held from February 3-4. Despite a few setbacks between the local sides, one BeeGees team advanced to the semi-ﬁnals but had to withdraw due to injuries. Coach Amy Higgins said it was great to be part of the yearly carnival. “It’s a 7-a-side format on small pitches, so it provides lots of ﬁtness, touches on the ball and intensity for the girls,” she said. “They showed some brilliant passages of play and got plenty of goals in the back of the net.

“It’s a really good opportunity for the girls to bond as a club and not just individual teams.” Amy commended the girls for their performance, citing the challenges of the hot weather and physical strain. “The girls did really well. It was hot, and hard on their bodies, but they proved that our pre season ﬁtness has been paying oﬀ,” Amy said. As they gear up for the 2024 Sunshine Coast regional competition, the team’s pre-season training has proven fruitful, focusing on various aspects such

as ﬁtness, ball movement along the backline, possession, and quick shots on goal. Amy stressed the ongoing need for keeping it simple with the basics. “We still need to keep practicing the basics and learning to play and get familiar with our new players,” she said Notable additions to the premier women’s team include Caboolture midﬁelder Helaina Cousins with 15 years of experience and NPL Eastern Suburbs defender Caitlin Grimmett,

boasting 20 years of experience. Re-signed players for the 2024 season include Molly McCaughey and Hayley Magee, the latter entering her second season with the BeeGees. Coming oﬀ a successful 2023 season, where they won the Sunshine Coast women’s football club of the year, and Amy winning coach of the year award, the BeeGees’ premier women’s team is eagerly anticipating their ﬁrst game on February 23 in the upcoming season. kirra@gcnews.com.au

San’s huge start to year San Taekwondo is keeping busy in 2024 SAN Taekwondo is gearing up to have a huge year, after winning Taekwondo community club of the year in 2023. January started oﬀ with a bang, with senior athlete Charlie Bidgood taking part in a national training camp in Canberra. Despite the event’s costs, both athletes’ travel and expenses for the program were funded by Australian Taekwondo. San Taekwondo owner, Cameron Taylor, said it was a welcome opportunity for Charlie to go down to the Australia Institute of Sport in January. “That was a great experience which was well supported this year by the

national body, so Australian Taekwondo funded that completely for him,” he said. “He was there for a week and that was really great for him to receive that support.” Another athlete, 13-year-old Kaitlyn, attended a training camp in Sydney, learning with a Taekwondo club from Thailand and competing against athletes from across Australia. “This was great for her so she came back with lots of enthusiasm and it was a very hard camp,” he said. “They had a three hour training session in the morning and then another two hour training session in the afternoon for ﬁve days.” The competitive San

Taekwondo team also competed at the Bundaberg Open on February 3-4, which was their first competition of the year. “The team went really well, I think we had a win rate above 70 per cent which is great for us,” he said. “Maverick was probably the stand out of the day, he’s just moved up into the open aged division and had to fight a 29-year-old, which he won which is great. “Kaitlyn had a lot of confidence after her camp and she won very easily too for her fight which was a good result for her.” He added by saying it was beneficial for his athletes to compete against athletes

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from clubs up north to broaden their experience. Cameron said the club was looking forward to the upcoming events this year, and were focused on the Sunshine Coast Open in March, and the States and Nationals later in the year. The club also currently has 50 students on trial so far, with an overall increase in sign ons compared to last

year. “This is kind of huge for us, we’ve got a really big increase in membership from last year which is really great, because we were down a little bit through last year,” he said. “We dropped down from 170 at the start of last year by 35, and then this year we are looking really strong and we are back to normal numbers.”

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Ms Flaherty said the decision to hold will increase

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confidence in the housing market.

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At its February meeting the RBA left the

environment in 2024," she said. "Greater

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updated its economic forecasts, during the

sitting should support further recovery in

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first of its revamped two-day meeting

buyer and seller confidence. House prices

format. While the surprisingly low inflation

have displayed remarkable resilience, with

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buyer demand remaining strong relative

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