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Local groups pitch in for campground Push grows to reinstate camping

By Sonia Isaacs TWO local community organisations have thrown their hat into the ring as possible contenders to manage the short term camping facilities at Beerwah Sportsground. This follows months of confusion around the future of the short-term camping/ RV facility, which has stood virtually vacant after Sunshine Coast Council rescinded their initial 12-month contract with a private operator in June earlier this year.

Both the Beerwah Bulldogs and Festuri have expressed an interest

in taking on the camp ground management, which in the past has proven to be a viable income stream, solid RV community drawcard and economic boost to local businesses.

Speaking with GC&M News, both Beerwah Sportsground based organisations confirmed although it was still early days, the intention was to submit a formal tender to Council.

Beerwah Bulldogs President, Stephen Hammill, confirmed he had initially spoken with Cr. Rick Baberowski about the clubs’ interest in potentially taking over the lease. Story p5

DEPUTY Mayor and Division 1 Councillor, Rick Baberowski, says he will be making a decision on his political future within a fortnight.

The race for the division, which takes in booming hinterland towns including Beerwah, Landsborough and Glass House Mountains, as well as Caloundra South, is currently wide open with former chamber of commerce president,

Jenny Broderick, nominating.

Ms Broderick officially launched her campaign on Sunday November 5 in front of about 50 supporters.

Just days later, long-serving mayor, Mark Jamieson, surprised many by announcing he would not contest the next council elections, to be held on March 24, 2024.

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Div 1 Councillor holds cards close to chest Call on political future coming

Speak Up Now’s Val France (above) with Lea Dodd from Rosetta Books

Rosetta Books’ Christmas appeal ROSETTA Books has launched an extra special Christmas appeal that will provide some much needed sparkle and joy for children living in local crisis accommodation.

In collaboration with the Salvation Army and Speak Up Now; Rosetta Books has established an instore Christmas book tree to gift the joy of reading to children aged from 2-15.

Rosetta Books can assist customers to choose age-

appropriate books, however they are also welcome to select any title from the wide range of children’s books to choose from, including some special titles brought in just for Christmas.

Staff will then wrap and place the purchased books under the specially designed Christmas ‘book tree’ for delivery to children on Christmas Day. Lea Dodd, owner of Rosetta Books, said she initiated the appeal, as the cause was one

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that was particularly important and close to her heart. She said she was hoping for an immediate target of 24 books to gift to children currently in two centres, however if the community wished to donate more then she would arrange to have then distributed them more widely.

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DEPUTY Mayor and Division 1 Councillor, Rick Baberowski, says he will be making a decision on his political future within a fortnight.

The race for the division, which takes in booming hinterland towns including Beerwah, Landsborough and Glass House Mountains, as well as Caloundra South, is currently wide open with former chamber of commerce president, Jenny Broderick, nominating.

Ms Broderick officially launched her campaign on Sunday November 5 in front of about 50 supporters.

Just days later long-serving mayor, Mark Jamieson, surprised many by announcing he would not contest the next council elections, to be held on March 24, 2024.

“There comes a time when we all re-evaluate our priorities- and recognising the importance of our nearest and dearest has to be priority number one,” Mr Jamieson said at a snap news conference.

Incumbent Division One councillor,

Mr Baberowski, has kept his cards close to his chest on his political future and when contacted by GC&M News, after Mr Jamieson’s announcement, stated that he would make an announcement on his political future in a week or two.

The mayoral position will come at a pivotal point for the Sunshine Coast, which is groaning under the growing pains of booming population growth, with nearly 200,000 more people expected to move to the region by 2040.

The 2032 Olympics and push for world-class transport infrastructure, including the contentious and as yet unfunded, Beerwah to Maroochydore rail line, will also dictate the direction the council takes in its own long-term transport plans.

Mr Jamieson said he would not be endorsing any particular candidate.

“Whoever nominates to be elected to our region’s most important role, I wish them all the very best,” he said.

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Beerwah film director, Ryan Butler, receives Bill Murray’s stamp of approval at an US film festival. Story P9

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Mitch Gaynor IT’S the unofficial awards season for the hinterland.

First a big congratulations to Beerwah film maker Ryan Butler.

The talented creative received the Fun is Good Bill Murray Comedic Award in the United States this month for his short film “Bin Day”.

The nine-minute flick tells the story of a ‘pacifist’ wife living in a hopeless marriage when, as luck would have it, a zombie apocalypse descends on the world.

Blood, gore, death and absurdity ensues.

You would think that we’re a minute closer to midnight every night of the week, if you take much notice of the mainstream news, so maybe it’s not so ludicrous.

What a great result for a locally produced film that cost about $18,000 to produce. (p9) The hinterland’s entrepreneurial excellence was also on display

over the weekend with the Sunshine Coast Business Awards.

A bunch of local businesses walked away with top awards for their categories.

Perennial winners Maleny Dairies, alongside newcomers, including Mapleton’s Habitance Architects, showcases the breadth of industry expertise across the region. (p7) Apologies to anyone who thought Optus could do a better job than Telstra, with the nation’s major telcos proving they are equally incapable of delivering the vital communication services we all rely on and pay through the nose for.

After Telstra’s repeated own goals across the hinterland earlier this year, it would have been logical to seek out an alternative provider.

But for customers that gave Telstra the flick after the telco’s ‘upgrades’ cut services for days

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at a time, well this is a slap in the face you don’t deserve. The lack of leadership in these instances of crisis makes you wonder who is actually responsible.

The company’s offer of compensation, if you can call it that, was to offer customers the one thing nobody needs: free data.

They don’t need free data because most plans already offer it and those that don’t, typically don’t need it because they don’t spend countless hours watching stupid Facebook reels or You Tube etc.

By some accounts it is a sign of a company trying to compete with Telstra for marketshare ahead of just getting their capabilities right for regular customers.

All in all it’s another joke response from a service provider we unfortunately rely on for the most basic Mitch of services every day: communication.

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Crystal Waters Music Club back on FOLLOWING a few months of intense negotiations, a community music club forced to close due to noise complaints has been given the green light to reopen.

Organisers of the Crystal Waters Music Club are relieved their monthly live music event has been allowed to resume on November 25 after closing due to apparent zoning and compliance issues.

Music club coordinator Bernard O’Scanaill said he was thrilled the community would once again be able

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to gather together on the Deck at Crystal Waters and enjoy an evening of local live music and dancing.

“Many folks from inside and beyond Crystal Waters put their minds to our predicament and the networkers talked a bit of sense to power. After much talk and much negotiation, we have got the Green Light from the powers that be,” he said. The event starts at 6pm with folk act Abakus and duo JC and the Tree. Crystal Waters, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale.

Bulldogs bid for campground Community groups have put up their hand to manage Beerwah campground

By Sonia Isaacs Two local community organisations have thrown their hat into the ring as possible contenders to manage the short term camping facilities at Beerwah Sportsground. This follows months of confusion around the future of the short-term camping/ RV facility, which has stood virtually vacant after Sunshine Coast Council rescinded their initial 12-month contract with a private operator in June earlier this year.

Both the Beerwah Bulldogs and

Festuri have expressed an interest in taking on the campground management, which in the past has proven to be a viable income stream, solid RV community drawcard and economic boost to local businesses.

Speaking with GC&M News, both Beerwah Sportsground based organisations confirmed, although it was still early days, the intention was to submit a formal tender to Council.

Beerwah Bulldogs President, Stephen (Ref) Hammill, (pictured right) confirmed he had initially spoken with Cr. Rick Baberowski

about the clubs’ interest in potentially taking over the lease.

He said he was working with volunteer club members to put together a proposal.

“This could be a great opportunity for the club and it would also be good for Beerwah and our businesses to have regular short term camping back at the sportsground,” he said.

Festuri director Dominique B. Cisse agreed having camping reinstated would be great for the community and local economy. He said the Festuri team had been in

conversation with Council in the last few weeks; however they were waiting on access to the current caretaker’s premises on site, which he said would first require a major refurbishment. He said he had prior experience in running caravan parks and campgrounds and Festuri would be submitting a formal tender application as soon as possible.

When approached By GC&M News about an update, a Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said the primary role of the Beerwah Sportsground had always been to

provide for the sporting needs of the Beerwah Community and surrounds, as well as open spaces for members of the public.

“Council continues to support camping at Beerwah Sportsgrounds for approved community events as a secondary use of the site,” the spokesperson said.

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Rare images reveal fascinating insight into Landsborough’s intriguing evolution

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AN exciting new exhibition called ‘Landsborough: Then and Now’ is set to launch at Landsborough Museum from Wednesday November 15. As the title suggests, the exhibition will feature objects and photographs highlighting over 25 key sites around town, through an engaging and sometimes surprising ‘then and now’ visual perspective.

Featuring archival photographs from the museum collection, Landsborough and District Historical Society’s repository, and Picture Sunshine Coast, the exhibition chronicles the evolution of the town from early settlement in the 1870s, when it was a Cobb and Co stop on route to the Gympie goldfields - through to its modern day expansion as the gateway town to the Blackall Range.

The exhibition serves as a way to celebrate the rich and often intriguing history of the town,

with museum visitors able to glean a fascinating insight into Landsborough’s changing landscape over the years.

Museum Officer, Hayley Rowan, said staff and volunteers had spent months researching, collating and walking around town to capture the same place as the original photos.

Taken from the same viewpoint at different times in the town’s history, she said the new exhibition was a lot of fun to curate and also provided some surprising insights into the richly interwoven tapestry of history, landscape and culture found in Landsborough.

“We really enjoyed exploring the photographs from the move of the Landsborough Hotel, when it was known as the Mellum Club Hotel. Following the course it took from its original home at the roundabout of Landsborough Maleny and Gympie Roads, to its current location on Cribb Street,

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took a bit of investigating and a few walks through scrub and bush to find the exact location of the original photographs,” Hayley explained.

Hayley said one of interesting aspects of the exhibition was the way it also highlighted the personal histories and names of people who had a connection to the town.

“It is not only the buildings and landscape that make up the story of Landsborough: Then and Now, but also the people who occupied the houses and businesses who’s names are now synonymous with the town. Cribb Street is one of the main streets in Landsborough, but not many know that the land it is on was owned by John Cribb,” Hayley said.

‘What I have found is that Landsborough is still a country town, everyone knows everyone and they are extremely proud of their town. The people and businesses of Landsborough have been so friendly and excited to see the changes that are happening at the museum, so what better way to show off the town than an exhibition in the local museum’, she said.

‘Landsborough: Then and Now’ runs until March 2024.

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Disgust after cenotaph vandalism Locals businesses recognised for entrepreneurial excellence VANDALS desecrated the Beerwah Cenotaph on Remembrance Day, following services held earlier that morning.

Wreaths were thrown, pulled apart, and stolen from the cenotaph in a move that the Beerwah RSL described as disgusting.

Beerwah RSL member, Pete Reardon, thanked commercial cleaners CMBM for cleaning the area, and expressed his disappointment in whoever committed the act.

“I was absolutely disgusted in what I saw this morning (November 12), some little creeps have been there and desecrated the whole lot of the wreaths, threw them everywhere.

“It was lucky by the time I got there, CMBM had come along and cleaned it up for us, so thanks to Jason and his partner, that was wonderful.”

Pete added nothing like this has ever happened to the cenotaph, stressing the importance of these services.

“A lot of people come to our services and everybody loves it,” he said.

“We saved this country, so stop and think about it before you try to desecrate anything like this.”

The RSL said the incident would be reported to the police.

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LANDSBOROUGH’S Becker Constructions was inducted into the Sunshine Coast Business Awards Hall of Fame.

The award capped a successful evening for hinterland entrepreneurs at the 2024 awards evening which was held in front of 900 guests at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre

last Friday. Sunshine Coast Business Awards Chair Jennifer Swaine said the 28th awards evening was “something special”, with a record number of entries and high calibre finalists.

“We would like to congratulate this year’s winners and also thank all 137 finalists as well as the 205 entrants,”

Narrows Escape Ms Swaine said. Across the hinterland, Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat won the Small Tourism category, Mapleton’s Habitance Architects won the best Small Professional Services category, Maleny Dairies won best Large Food and Agribusiness category. Habitance’s Alex Hoffman said the award

was “vindication that what we are doing is worth it”.

“You get up every day and try and manifest change and to have your peers recognise you is pretty impactful,” he said.

Maleny Dairies’ Ross Hopper said his company is only as successful as it is thanks to the producers.

“We want to thank our

farmers who give us great milk and we can then pass it on to the public,” he said.

Becker Constructions said it was a “cracker night” and that they were honoured to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Beerburrum’s Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane won best Small Creative Industries category.

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Hollywood in Hinterland

A generous donation and fortuitous circumstances sees new projector purchase

By Sonia Isaacs

HOLLYWOOD comes to the Hinterland with a generous donation of over $43,000 from Maleny Film Society (MFS) to enable Maleny Community Centre to purchase a new top of the line laser projector and screening system. A combination of a substantial funding resource pool and a fortuitous opportunity to purchase a surplus import, has meant the two Maleny community groups were able to both acquire the screening equipment in time to replace the previously aging unit and benefit from a $10,000 discounted rate.

MFS president, Faith Baigent, said the society was one of the largest and longest running groups of its kind in Australia, and

since the early 1990’s had enjoyed a long partnership with the Maleny Community Centre. With considerations around insurance issues, Faith said the size of the projector unit and the centre’s ability to apply for an additional Sunshine Coast Council major grant funding, meant it made sense for the asset to be ultimately owned by the community centre.

“MFS is a major hirer of the centre, and both our community run organisations have always enjoyed a collaborative arrangement. This was a wonderful way we could support the centre. It is important for us to give back to our community and we all continue to support each other,” Faith said.

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Davies, said the equipment had come a long way from the original 35mm film reels used until the early 2000’s, before technology evolved to E-cinema which he likened to using a USB and home projector setup, to the current D-Cinema equipment which is more high-end computer based.

He said the new Japanese made screening equipment had a greater life expectancy, was more efficient and sustainable to run, and relatively straight-forward to use. “It took our projection team a few hours to initially learn how to use it and we are still learning as we go along. The clarity and quality of colours is good, and our films now come to us on a 100GB hard drive which we then download to the server and

create the program from,” Clem further evidence of our strong explained. community and the partnerships President of the Maleny that thrive,” he said.

Community Centre, Peter For more details, visit Uhlmann, said the Centre strongly malenyfilmsociety.au/ valued all of their community partnerships and he was very pleased of the ongoing benefit to the local community of this substantial acquisition.

“We have had a long and fruitful partnership with Maleny Film Society and this successful Faith Baigent, Clem Davies and Jacqui Wicks collaboration is

Rural Firey open day MALENY Rural Fire Brigade invites the public to an open day 11-1pm on Sunday November 19th at the Emergency Services Station at 2 Dixon St Maleny.

We are keen to talk to new prospective volunteers for the Brigade, and to talk to members of the public about what they can do to best protect their homes and properties in this very difficult fire season for Queensland and elsewhere in Australia.

Senior members of the Brigade will be available at the station on

Sunday to discuss all aspects of fire protection and safety and fire management for your property.

We’d especially love to meet with any prospective new volunteers who would like to join our Brigade.

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You’re a funny guy

ONE of Hollywood’s finest ever comedians has given his personal stamp of approval to the talents of Beerwah filmmaker Ryan Butler.

Butler won the Fun is Good Bill Murray Comedic Shorts Award at the 2023 Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF), in Minnesota on October 28 for his short film Bin Day. Funny thing was, the

hinterland local didn’t even know he was in the running.

Although Butler knew his film was being played at the film festival, he was unaware he was nominated for the prestigious award, which was being judged by Bill Murray himself, until the early hours of Sunday (October 29) morning.

“It was a bit of a surprise, I didn’t know I

was nominated, if I were more diligent, I might have known, but I wasn’t aware, but I knew there was a showing of Bin Day at the festival,” he said.

“I was just scrolling through my emails and I was just reading the article about all the winners and I thought I haven’t heard anything so I won’t be in here.

“But then I saw a paragraph about me winning, I was taken aback but in a good way, and then I just kept reading it over and over and then went upstairs and woke my wife up.

“It was almost better than a morning coffee!”

Bin Day tells the story of a pacifist woman and her lazy husband who are forced to

work together to rid their home of an unwanted, undead pest during the apocalypse.

With a budget of about $18,000 the nine-minute film cleverly dissects the absurd attempts to apply pacifist philosophy in a zombie apocalypse.

His more recent film The Gorge – which starred Lincoln Lewis, was a more serious take on the extreme, with a dark and mysterious entity threatening five friends who hope to survive a night in the woods, filmed locally in Kenilworth.

While Butler is already driven to evolve his talents, the unexpected accolade has proven an extra

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“Now I’m sort of buckling down, I’ve got a few scripts in the works and a few people have asked me to assist in whatever they are doing, as well as starting work on the feature film version of Bin Day,” he said.

“I’m also working on a pitch for SBS for The Gorge, which is my other short film, which that is for a series.

“But this award from Bill Murray sort of lit a fire under me to get Bin Day to a feature length and continue to write it.”

Ryan is now taking a break from creating short films for the rest of 2023, due to his wife expecting a baby in February 2024. He is keen to get back into it after their baby’s birth.

“Winning that award was pretty bloody cool,” he said.

“It’s been a great year and I won’t be slowing down in 2024 that’s for sure.”

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Explore doing death differently

By Sonia Isaacs LOCAL group TULE (Tying Up Loose Ends) is hosting their annual end of year event ‘You Can Ask That!’, a space created for entertainment and conversations that encourage exploration of ‘doing death differently’. This year’s end of year gathering will be held on Sunday November 19 from 1.30pm-5pm at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. TULE spokesperson, Fleur Adamson, said every year since forming in 2020, the group entertained the community with a special event that included music, poetry, song and collaboration.

This last event for 2023 includes an award-winning documentary ‘Live the life you please’, which explores end-of-life care and

how it can transform the lives of Australians across the country.

This beautifully evocative and insightful documentary depicts real life stories of individuals and families who face challenges relating to death and end of life care.

Fleur said she encourages anyone who may be curious about the end of life passage to come along.

“This documentary creates an emotional journey for the viewers, as it will change the way you think about the last chapter of life,” said Fleur.

Following the movie, there will be a panel for Q&A’s, which will include Dr Peter Westoby from Hummingbird House, as well as experts involved with Palliative Care, Spiritual Care, Death Doula’s,

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and End-of-Life care to share their expertise, and offer answers to whatever ‘burning questions’ audience members may have.

Maleny Players member, Ross Hurwood, will also present an entertaining short skit highlighting another illustration of ‘life challenges’.

After a cuppa and conversation, TULE will introduce the groups’ new focus for 2024, which involves exploring grief in the context of aging for both young and old individuals. TULE encourages open discussions about such important and often overlooked topics,

and hopes the community will join them. For more information contact Fleur on 0409 470 822.

Tickets are $15 and available from Try booking. More details see www.tyinguplooseends.com.au sonia@gcnews.com.au

Great tips on how to avoid being scammed online

By Kirra Livingstone THE Glass House Neighbourhood Centre held an event called ‘How to avoid scams’ on November 8, to provide comprehensive information to the community, on how not to fall victim to the increasingly deceptive and unscrupulous behaviour of scammers.

Beerwah BOQ owner, Martin Kavanagh provided

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HQ Plantations has announced the reopening of the majority of their plantation forests to the public.

On November 7, HQP said due to milder conditions and rain earlier in the week the risk to public safety has reduced, and all but the Wongi and Elliot River plantations have now reopened.

“We’d like to thank you for your patience and commend everyone who complied with the closures,” HQP said.

“This has allowed us to focus on battling the numerous fires across state forests, national parks and farmland landscapes over the past few weeks.”

Lights out in Glass House ON the early morning of November 10, a number of streets in Beerwah, Glass House Mountains, Balmoral, and Coochin Creek experienced an unplanned power outage, affecting 859 homes.

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Glasshouse History group award finalists Isaacs Established in 1998, PHC recently Seniors active ByASonia celebrated their 25th anniversary.

LONG running local historical 2023 will mark the sixth year has been nominated in community society of the community awards, as a finalist in the 2023 Fisher Contributed by Jan Hunter The Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club have been active over the last couple of weeks.

On the 24th October they were delighted to host Pine Rivers Seniors again.

Everyone enjoyed the music, games, raffles and most importantly, morning tea and lunch. Thanks go to the Koala Foundation , Beerwah Men’s Shed and Jim Butler Woodworker for their wonderful stalls. Also, a big thank you to all the members who shopped, set up the hall for the event, and of course prepared and served the food for morning tea and lunch.

The Club had a stall at the Beerwah Heart Community Day on Saturday 4th November selling a variety of goods, including plants, books, homemade relishes and honey.

This was duly looked after by our President, Judy Jurek and Treasurer, Helen Butcher and a great day was had by all.

Club’s stall at Beerwah Heart Community Day.

Community Awards. Peachester History Committee (PHC), along with Sconetime by Sunshine Coast Foodie, has made the Seniors Group of the Year shortlist. As well as providing a wealth of knowledge about the local history of the area, the group also manages and maintains several community history initiatives, including the Peachester Heritage Centre, and provide numerous talks and displays on all aspects of local historical interest.

championed by Federal member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace.

Winners will be announced at the Caloundra Power Boat Club on Wednesday November 22, with winners receiving a medallion and a gift to mark their achievement.

Delightful final outing for year Contributed by Norma McCormack Glasshouse Probus Club enjoyed their last outing for 2023 at the end of October.

What a day it was! 28 members and guests enjoyed a beautiful sunny day, cruising the Maroochy River from the Cod Hole jetty to the Wetlands Sanctuary. Once aboard, those from the bus as well as the follow up group, listened attentively as the Captain gave an excellent commentary on the sights and wildlife along the banks of the river, all the way to the Wetlands.

Once there and fortified by a delicious Devonshire morning tea, the company disembarked to follow the boardwalk through the Wetlands to the Information

Hub. Here displays of flora and fauna are set out in the renovated Cane Cutter’s Shack. Back to the ‘Maroochy’, where lunch was served and the tired, happy, and perhaps a little sunburned bunch cruised back to the waiting bus.

The fun will continue with the Christmas Party at the end of November. This will be held at the Club Glasshouse. Because there are so many Christmas functions coming up for the month of December, it will be a ‘Probus Free’ month, but 2024 will hopefully see us back refreshed and eager to be back together again at the Beerwah Pub for lunch on New Years Day. For more information, contact Dagmar (0406 076 410) or Norma (5439 0446).

Mad Gardener’s Tea Party

President Jan Maguire with Anita Futcher with Maleny Garden Club members (Inset - Judith Mains rocking her pink headwear) Contributed by Lea Parkes a morning of fun and frivolity.

Jan said earlier this year Anita MALENY Garden Club members suggested the idea of holding a are a dedicated and hard-working Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and our bunch of gardeners who enjoy October meeting seemed like a sharing their passion with the perfect time to celebrate. rest of the community at their “Anita and her assistant Annette annual community fundraising Lees did an amazing job with events, and this year’s Spring Fair creating beautiful mad hatter held in early October was another themed floral arrangements for resounding success. the tables, while Anita also did To recognize and reward the a wonderful job in taking on the member’s efforts in preparing unenviable task of judging the ‘best for and hosting this wonderful hat’ categories on the day,” Jan said. event Club President, Jan Maguire Not surprisingly, many of the and Secretary Helen Cartwright hats incorporated strong floral decided to transform the group’s themes, and one of the standout regular monthly meeting into a entries was made from a plastic pot special celebration. sprouting beautiful hydrangeas.

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MALENY FORUMS Update RESIDENTS from Maleny and the surrounding areas are invited to participate in an important gathering to discuss the future of Maleny Forums. The forum will be held in the Verandah Room of the Maleny Community Centre on 14 November.

Maleny Forums was established in 2019 to enable the community to identify and respond to issues affecting the community.

Since then Maleny Forums has addressed a number of key community issues such as safer pathways, NBN, a park for all ages, town parking and road crossings.

Maleny Forums has also hosted ‘Meet the Candidates’ evenings ahead of local, state and Federal elections. The well-respected group, Waste Action Maleny, was formed out of a community forum on climate change.

‘Maleny Forums is a rare gem’, said Claire Booth, a former Maleny Forums Coordinating Team member. ‘It is community democracy in action. It gives community members a chance to actively participate in decision-making that affects them. Maleny Forums has helped keep the community better informed on key issues and has provided a vehicle to actively engage with representatives of government and bureaucracies at all levels’, she said.

Joan McVilly, a current Maleny Forums Coordinating Team member said, ‘The Maleny Forums approach was selected from a few options at a community forum in 2019. It is now fitting that

the local community comes together again to decide whether the Maleny Forums approach should continue. The gathering will give community members an opportunity to nominate for the Coordinating Team should the community decide to continue with the current Maleny Forums format.’

The November Forum will include guest speakers who have been members of various working groups that emerged from a Maleny forum. There will be opportunities for discussion and questions.

Maleny Forums is an unfunded voluntary group. It is not aligned with any political party. The upcoming Forum is supported by the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre.

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Cleaner energy edge

Time to spark up on battery disposal plan

By Kirra Livingstone Koen Fiers is a world away from his homeland of the Netherlands, but alongside Aussie wife Tahnee, the dynamic duo are bringing their expertise in the renewable solar sector to ensure that hinterland households are making the most of the state’s ample sunlight.

The couple met in 2014 and have spent the past few years in Europe.

Now they’ve returned with their business to the Glass House Mountains, with plans to continue providing their eco-friendly, professional cleaning services to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and to educate on the importance of solar panel maintenance and more.

Fierce Solar Cleaning has a proven method in how they clean solar panels and hope to educate Australians on the importance of maintaining their solar investments, as it is an asset people should be protecting.

“We have a reverse osmosis system. I’ve got a 750 litre water tank in my trailer and I have got four sets of filters, (two) pre-filters, a resin filter and a membrane, and they basically split the water and therefore it leaves the water demineralised,” Koen said.

“Reverse osmosis water actually attaches to minerals, and so it attaches to dirt - it pulls it off and it has no minerals or anything

AUSTRALIA’S back battery recycling scheme has pulled back the curtain on the lack of education, on how to properly and safely dispose of batteries.

Two simple safety measures every Australian should do for fire prevention and censure child safety is to tape used batteries with clear sticky tape and never dispose of used batteries in general waste and recycling bins.

Research released by B-cycle last week found that 55 per cent of Australians are still disposing of batteries incorrectly, with only 12 per cent of people immediately taping used exposed terminals when replacing a used household battery.

Additionally, 79 per cent of Australians are not aware of this crucial safety measure. Button batteries, used in many household items, pose a number safety risks on Australians, as they can have a devastating impact when ingested or inserted by children, or not disposed of appropriately. To recycle used batteries safely, visit bcycle.com.au to find one of 4000 drop off points across Australia to make a difference.

Fierce Solar Cleaning helps to get maximum efficiency from the sun By Kirra Livingstone left on the surface, it leaves the surface completely spot free and completely smooth.

“Therefore it’s harder for dirt to re-adhere, whether it is to glass or your solar panels, it leaves them cleaner for longer.”

Tahnee and Koen stressed the importance of why it is so crucial to clean your solar panels, and cleaning them the correct way.

“People tend to think solar panels are self cleaning - but we know windows aren’t self cleaning. The mentality is ‘it’s on the roof so the rain washes it’ but they do get dirty,” Tahnee said.

“It’s not just dirt you need to clean, but for example, bird droppings have acids in them - if they fall on the solar panel and you leave them for too long, the sun actually burns it into the panel and it leaves a hot spot,” Koen said.

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That’s why maintenance is so important.”

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The Fierce Solar Cleaning team, Tahnee and Koen Fiers “There are people who want to do it themselves and that’s fine, but don’t do it with tap water, use pure rain water because it doesn’t have the chemicals in it such as chlorine, and therefore the panel will not be damaged.”

Fierce Solar Cleaning recommends you should have your solar panels cleaned at least once a year, as panels can lose anywhere from 25 per cent or more of their capacity, which can lead to permanently damaging your panel and cost you money rather than save you money in

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Custom framing is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Beerwah Picture Framing and Seb loves working with his customers to pick the correct combination of mat board and frame moulding to make a beautiful painting or photograph really sing. There is, however, much more on offer at Beerwah Picture Framing.

Seb puts his years of professional photography experience to good use offering quality photo restoration to his customers. He restores photographs that have been through the ravages of time to their former glory then uses his large format Epson professional printer to print the restored image on quality

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The local repairers delivering pride, protection and true care We make a point of offering genuine oldfashioned care and consideration for all our customers

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By Kirra Livingstone STEPPING into the expansive and spotless new workshop of Glasshouse and Landsborough Automotive Service and Repairs gives a sense of calm and confidence that this business operates to the highest standards.

Speaking with business owners Callum Sharpe and Michael and Felicity Beck about their recent move to their brand new premises in Landsborough, it is apparent that this team place a great deal of value on offering exceptional customer service backed by trustworthiness,

reliability and integrity.

Servicing and repairing all makes and models, including logbook servicing to maintain warranty conditions, the new workshop features all the latest diagnostic software and vehicle on board computer

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Specialising in electronic tuning and fuel injection servicing, as well as air-conditioning, engine, transmission, brake, steering and suspension systems service and repair, off road accessories and more, this automotive workshop really is your ‘one stop shop’.

Together, Michael and Callum bring over 60 years of automotive repair and servicing experience to their work and go above and beyond to ensure when diagnosing issues ‘they get it right the first time’. Pride, perfection and professionalism are some of the qualities customers have come to expect, and would explain why the team enjoy consistently excellent reviews. Over 90% of their business comes from customer referrals or repeat business, which speaks to a high level of customer confidence, often unusual in the automotive industry. Michael said, as well as offering quality auto repair work backed by extensive experience and the latest technology, he makes a point of ensuring an upfront estimate of all work, and any change to pricing is confirmed before any work is done.

He said he felt part of the

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The kids will be alright

Isn’t it so heartening when children willingly volunteer to pick up rubbish!

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When they handed the large hub and bag of rubbish up to me, there was a gentleman simultaneously opening the lock to the bins there, and he kindly disposed of it.

The second experience was when three pre-teen girls, playing in the park at Willow Lane, saw me decked out in gum boots and gloves with a plastic bag to collect bottles that had been thrown over the rail. These delightful girls cheerfully offered to do this for me, and filled the bag with all the litter they could see down there. They even were deciding which goods were recyclable.

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Letters and Opinions

such a magnificent example of community mindedness, and pride in the town in which you live.

Helen Walker Maleny

Sore loser

Well it seems that Albanese hates to lose. The dust has not even settled on the Divisive referen-dum and he’s marshaling the troops to come at it from another angle. Yes even though 60% of the voters voted against his proposal he does not take no for an answer. Enter “The Voice” mark 2, if he can’t push it through federally he will get his mates in the States ie- the Premiers to legislate it for him under cover from the media.

Palaszczuk, not one to be dictated to by her Party “Big Wigs” when it comes to self preservation, especially with the upcoming State election, has said she would not support Albanese’s proposal due to fear of voter backlash after the referendum results. Just wait till after the election and she gets back in and watch what she does then.

No wonder politicians are so despised.

Shane Daly Peachester

Defence not fireys

I would like to respond to Ian Harby (Nov 8 GC&M News).

Mr Harby seems to be under the illusion that Hundreds of Billions of Dollars flow continuously into our defence budget, he also seems to be under the impression that fighting bush fires is the primary responsibility of our Defence Force Personnel, he is correct in his statement that the Army have Bulldozers and Heavy equipment, but so does our Forestry Department and our local Council, and Yes, our Military Personnel were trained to defend, but they are not Trained Firemen, they are Trained Soldiers, and their primary Role is to defend us against invasion from other counties who seek to do us harm.

There have been many times over the years when our soldiers have been deployed to assist in the fighting of bush fires, I, and other members with whom I served, were deployed to assist our Civil Firemen combat Bush Fires in the Blue Mountains back in the 70’s, and there have been many times since when we were deployed to assist in the event of Catastrophic fires, but those of us who were sent to assist, were all trained Firemen, but I hasten to Add, the Army Fire Service as it was then, no longer exists, because our role in the Defence Force changed from “Field Engineers” to “Combat Engineers” for the military defence of our country.

One just doesn’t grab a hose and miraculously become a fireman. Fire fighting is a science that requires ongoing and intense training. Yes, it is very tiring work, yes, our fire fighters suffer exhaustion, and Fire fighters from Victoria and NZ do come to assist us from time to time, as we also

go to assist them in their times of need, but they are ALL Trained, Highly Skilled and Dedicated Fire Fighters who will put themselves in the line of fire, (if you will excuse the Pun) to protect you and your property without question or hesitation.

However, my point is, it has not been in the past, it is not now, and it never will be in the future, the primary responsibility of our Defence Force Personnel, to come and fight a fire in your back yard, if you want to voice a complaint, complain to the Greenies who stopped our Forestry Department Firemen from conducting a regular controlled burn off program to reduce the amount of combustible fuel on the ground, that’s where the real problem lies.

Peter Bowles Glasshouse Mountains Ex-Firemen, and Ex-Serviceman

Please clarify position

I am writing to seek clarifications regarding the recent statements made by the leader of the federal Liberal Party concerning Australia’s response to the tragic events unfolding in the Middle East. I hope a representative from the Liberal Party can address my inquiries.

Based on media reports, Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, condemned the attacks

by Hamas on Israeli civilians on October 7, a sentiment echoed

by Opposition leader Peter Dutton. Minister Wong stressed the importance of Australia advocating for restraint and the protection of civilian lives, a stance criticised by Dutton.

While I understand both major parties’ longstanding support for Israel’s right to exist, I also recognise the deep emotional impact of recent events on

both Israeli and Palestinian populations. However, the call for restraint in responding to such acts of violence holds significance.

Dutton’s rejection of such language raises concerns, especially considering the potential repercussions of overwhelming military force.

The human cost in lives lost is substantial, particularly among civilians and children.

In light of the current situation and the disproportionate casualties on both sides, I seek clarification on the following: Is Peter Dutton’s call for no restraint in Israel’s military actions, particularly sustained aerial bombing on Gaza, reflective of the official stance of the Australian Liberal Party?

Considering the weighted disproportion of fatalities in recent conflicts, would the Liberal Party consider altering its policy to advocate for restraint in the current situation?

If so, could the Liberal Party specify what number of casualties, especially children, would prompt a change in its position, or does it view the number of Palestinian casualties as limitless?

Amid the complexity of this conflict involving two traumatised peoples, decades of animosity, and desire for revenge, clarity on Australia’s political stance is crucial. The current levels of civilian casualties demand a thoughtful and humane response.

My questions are narrowly focused on the statements made by the leader of a major Australian political party. As I write, lives are being lost unrestrainedly in the war zone of Gaza, underscoring the urgency for a considered and responsible approach.

Dr Ray Barraclough Beerwah

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Just who exactly is holding the reins TALK about neigh-sayers. What was traditionally a great day for organisations to raise a few dollars for a good cause has now become a morally fraught twisted intestine.

The nup to the cup mob have pretty much killed Melbourne Cup interstate festivities eaning instead of a terrific excuse for an early week drink for a feel good cause, we are forced to look inside us and ask, ‘what do horses actually want to do?’.

Horses aren’t stupid and they don’t do anything they’re not interested in.

If the definition of free will isn’t being taken to water and choosing not to drink, then I don’t know what is. And what about all those extras in The Man From Snowy River, and then Mr Ed while we’re at it - solid performances all round. I don’t think any pulled up lame at Flemington either this year. A fun day out for animals of

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Optical illusion You would be almost numb to talk of cost of living if the bills didn’t sting so much.

Thinking of the power bills that businesses are getting brings tears to my eyes. Interest rates are one thing, but the power bills are really zapping.

Logged off Queensland Rail is making dialup internet seem like a modern

convenience with its joke of a WiFi service. As a regular commuter – just trying to keep one car off the road folks – my optimism at basic connectivity is regularly crushed by the organisation’s pathetic internet service.

I pretty much use the wifi for emails.

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Morning with masters

Allegorical tale of climate cataclysm

Collective creativity form a masterpiece of enduring friendship

THE beauty of painting ensures a singular work can generate a multitude of stories in the imaginations of all its beholders!

This story may be simple or complicated and the viewer could ultimately stumble upon - or immediately recognise - the actual inspiration of the creator.

There can be no more accurate context than the story behind the artist, providing the ultimate understanding of the intended narrative.

It’s hard to imagine a more compelling story than that of a life lived large - and long!

Heather Jones is in her early 90s, and her award winning art in the mediums of oils, pastels and bark is headlining our latest exhibition, along with the acclaimed watercolours and acrylics of Madeline Herbert and the ceramic sculptures and acrylic creations of Jacqui Seckold.

These three creative journeys span more than 40 years, transcending time and their collective creativity to form a masterpiece of enduring friendship.

They bonded at an artists’ workshop and now they are sharing decades of storytelling with their brushes in our upcoming event, “ A Morning With the Masters”, Traditionally art exhibitions are staged indoors. A Morning with the Masters will be bathed

By Sonia Isaacs Maleny author Marko Newman has just published ‘Dronikus’, an allegorical tale that weaves a tapestry of themes into an adventurous saga that blends a mix of science fiction, climate fiction and dystopian fiction.

The recent book launch, hosted

by Steven Lang, had over 40 guests in attendance.

The novel, is described

by John Birmingham, author of the cult classic ‘He Died With a Felafel in His Hand’, the award-winning history ‘Leviathan’, and writer of over 25 international best-selling sci-fi titles as ‘vividly imagined’. Marko explores a myriad of both overt and subtle themes throughout the novel, including futuristic human survival against a pervasive backdrop of surveillance and genetic engineering, climate crisis, political and corporate power, and the inherently human condition of moral responsibility.

A filmaker and museum curator with a post-graduate philosophy degree, Marko has spent decades writing for fiction and doco film scripts, museum curating, nonfiction publications. This is his first novel, available from Rosetta Books for $25.00.

in the raw, fresh light of the outdoors, allowing guests to interact with the artists and discuss their stories while they provide insights and tips to those eager to follow their fabled footsteps.

In a setting that would surely inspire Monet himself - join us in a gorgeous garden overlooking a tranquil lake at Heather Jones’ Heathberry Studio.

Everyone is welcome to BYO easel and sketch pads to start painting your very own stories with the guidance and the inspiration of three wonderful women ready to tell so many of their own.

The Morning with the Masters will be on Saturday 25th November from 9.30am to 11.30am at Curramore Road, Curramore. Morning Tea will be available by a cash donation.

A great display of works created over a lifetime will be showcased and available for purchase, including gems on exhibition for the first time.

RSVP by the 23rd of November to Malenyartdirect@gmail. com, or call 0413 885 220.

Horoscopes

WEEK BEGINNING NOVEMBER 14

with Lilith Rocha

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

TAURUS

LEO

This week’s annual Scorpio new moon on 13 November, is the year’s peak date for that great breakthrough you’ve been waiting for, to finally put the past to rest and dive into your brand-new birthday cycle. To begin a fresh chapter of growth opportunities and exciting initiatives.

When the new moon on 13 November shines its penetrating light on an area of your life no longer workable in the way it has been, a make-or-break situation could provoke an unexpected relationship transition which will clarify your direction into late November’s promising horizons.

A completely different approach could actually make a breakthrough this week, so instead of digging in your heels, do the opposite. Drop conceptual restraints and habitual responses. Innovate. Try easing prickly interactions with a genuine compliment, and you’re likely to find a little validation goes a long way.

You want things done your way, and as power plays shift and shuffle this week, minor differences of opinion could escalate into epic standoffs. But do you really want to be the oh-so-stubborn one unwilling to budge? Let others star in Clash of Control Freaks while you play creative negotiator.

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

SAGITTARIUS

PISCES

GEMINI

VIRGO

Sagittarians like to live out loud but be wary of putting anyone else’s business on loudspeaker this week. Your usual speeds are fast and faster, but odds are neither will get you where you want to go this week, so gear down. And resist public venting, because allegiances can shift quickly.

Sober Saturn in your sign issues a trigger warning to select your company carefully this week, and avoid engaging in gossip or hearsay. This tricky cycle requires speaking your truth diplomatically and being extra gentle with yourself as you move through its confronting challenges and inviting possibilities.

With quicksilver messenger Mercury zipped into its chattiest passage (your sign), exciting connections can sizzle then fizzle, but there’s still plenty of adventurous options to explore. Just be aware, that while you’re in full-on communication mode, others might not be.

Respect confidential info and material.

If someone’s ideas seem illogical or frustrating this week, don’t be too quick to criticise, especially if this concerns a business relationship. What’s more important to you: preserving goodwill or delivering accurate feedback?

Are there any aspects of their offering that might actually be worth exploring?

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

CAPRICORN

ARIES

CANCER

LIBRA

With this week’s strongly placed Mars, be kind to yourself and others.

Don’t overwork. Protect your calm centre. Maintain an expansive viewpoint.

If Venus invites you to reset your agreement field, expect to be navigating some push-back from your partner, family or work team on the way there.

This week could reveal something you didn’t see coming: a hidden agenda or lack of transparency which, while disconcerting, needn’t necessarily mean all bets are off. What it highlights is the necessity of getting on the same page with others about any long-range plans you’re jointly involved with.

The resourceful and determined new moon on 13 November focuses its lucid beams on shared finances, passive income, property matters and investment opportunities. But remember that most people can’t read your mind. Try sharing those dreams and desires, and the response this week might surprise you.

This week’s pattern of opposing planets offers a clear message to stop and, if necessary, acknowledge what isn’t going the way you’d planned. A balanced perspective may be hard to find, but don’t get lost in worst-case scenario thinking and rush important decisions. Discuss your concerns honestly.

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Whether you are hosting

an intimate daily gathering or a lively party, these festive platters, which can be a combination of sweet or savoury, are guaranteed to elevate your holiday experience. Message them via their Facebook page or send Amanda a text message on 0416 175 794 and have a chat about cost and what you would like in your platter.

CLUB Glasshouse (The Glassie) has always been a great place to book in your Christmas function, but did you know they also have plenty of family-friendly Christmas events you can bring the family to?

Thursday the 14th of December is the annual Members’ Christmas Giveaway, with a prize pool worth $5,000! If you’re not a member, it’s not too late to sign up. From the 1st of December until the 14th December, 6pm, all you’ve got to do is swipe your members card, take your ticket and put it in the barrel. They also have some great Christmas school holiday activities kicking off with the Kids Christmas

The Local

THE Local Beerwah is the perfect place for your upcoming Christmas themed function. They offer fully customizable bookings to suit your budget, small to large.

You can choose from an alternate drop menu, with your choice of custom cocktails and drinks or entrée or dessert or a substantial grazing board.

The Local will make all of your party planning easy with Live Music, bar tab

and Christmas decorations already on hand. All you have to do is turn up ready to party! Get in quick an email your booking query to bookings@ thelocalbeerwah.com.au

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The fun then continues with cupcake decorating on Tuesday December the 19th, Magic Pete on Wednesday the 3rd of January, pizza making on Wednesday the 10th of January and kids bingo on Wednesday the 17th of January.

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Hair Aid growing its goals

‘Life-changing’ Sunshine Coast not-for-profit raising funds for Indonesian venture

Natalie Hazelden is raising funds for her next Hair Aid trip.

By Kirra Livingstone SPENDING your holidays working in the communities of Indonesia doesn’t feature much on travel brochures but, nevertheless, for Natalie Hazelden from Landsborough it’s a dream come true.

Natalie has committed to travel with the Hair Aid team to work with women and men at the Denpasar Jail, and at the Denpasar Dump community.

Hair Aid is a Sunshine Coast grown Australian not-for-profit organisation that sends teams of hairdressers and volunteers to third world countries, to teach people in poverty hair cutting skills.

The volunteers work with the poorest community members, to teach them livelihood skills so they can earn money to feed, clothe and house themselves and their children.

Natalie Hazelden has fundraised for herself to be a part of the Hair Aid team for the last 3 years now, and every time she can go, it is a fantastic experience.

“It’s an experience that is raw, real and very, very life changing for volunteers and the people we train. We don’t just give them the skills, we also give them hope. On Thursdays we go to the church and the orphanage brings the kids for haircuts, the whole team is doing cuts till late into the night,”

It’s an experience that is raw, real and very, very life changing for volunteers

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she said. Natalie Hazelden is also involved in community haircuts all around the coast and Brisbane where she donates her time to cut homeless and disadvantaged peoples’ hair. She just recently took a leading role as a member of the Business Development Team at Hair Aid. Natalie Hazelden is holding a fundraising event on Sunday, November 26 on her property in Mount Mellum. For just $140 guests

will be met with a fantastic line up of guest artists, for a indulging day of Wellness. Just a few featured are Ana Catton, a psychologist who is talking about body image, Vanessa Rumble who will indulge the audience with a relaxing yoga session, followed by a refreshing lunch, followed by a talk about Hair Aid with Selina Tomasich and Natalie Hazelden, and a sound immersion session with Annie Ree a local sound healer. Later in the afternoon they will have Rowan Nancarrow cooking up a storm on the campfire for whoever wants to stay and chill.

Any donations will be greatly appreciated, be it money donation, sponsorship or donations to be raffled off on the day or goodies for the gift bags.

Tickets are available now at online event : https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/wellnessday-for-charity-tickets Donations can be made directly to Hair Aid : Westpac Hair Aid Inc Account No.034676 BSB 419851 Reference: Natalie Hazelden Indonesia

Disaster recovery workshop puts hope in locals

GLASSHOUSE Country community members have some useful learnings about mental preparedness for disasters to share, after attending a recent workshop with Queensland Health Disaster Recovery.

This session was particularly relevant with the bushfires of late and the 2022 floods and severe storms in our area.

A presentation highlighted how important it is to mentally prepare for disasters to reduce anxiety, increase our sense of control in

future disasters and to better recover after disasters.

Community members learnt about ‘disaster brain’, where the decision-making part of the brain, that regulates our response to threat, can disconnect. This is when our brains shift into flight, fright or freeze mode and can be taken over by our emotional brain. This knowledge emphasizes why it is important for us all to

put plans in place now for how we will respond physically and mentally when we are faced with disasters.

People’s discussions at the session named the significance of community connections as the most important factor for how we deal with disasters. Some of the key points raised by community attendees as ways to mentally recover after disasters included: know your neighbours, support or volunteer with your local community, give donations

and recognition to people on the frontline, keep connected in-person and on social media, recognise loneliness in the community and reach out to people, check in with how you are feeling and how others are coping and allow time to listen to people share about their feelings and stories.

For more information on psychological preparedness for disasters visit the Australian Red Cross and the Phoenix Disaster Mental Health Hub websites.

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tightness, difficulty breathing, and coughing. Individuals with asthma, allergic rhinitis, or allergies to ryegrass and pollen face elevated risks. Even those without a history of asthma or allergies may be affected, necessitating vigilance across the population.

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What’s ON IN THE HINTERLAND NOVEMBER 14 Musos – a booked open mic

When: Tuesday November 14, from 6.30pm Where: Beerwah Hotel, Beerwah Parade 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 have about 12 different acts each night, so plenty of variety for audiences! Free entry, very reasonably priced meals and a bar. www.facebook.com/groups/ musosclub/

Free Recycle Right workshop

When: Tuesday 14 November 10-11am Where: Verandah Room (behind Maleny Community Centre) Info: Presented by EnviroCom, Hosted by Waste Action. As part of National Recycling Week, Waste Action Maleny (WAM) is hosting this FREE workshop. During this presentation, find out what can and can’t go in your recycling bin, and discover why the Resource Recovery Centre is much more than an old dump! Workshop starts at 10:00, Morning tea available from 9:30am.

All welcome.

NOVEMBER 17 Montville Unwrapped

When: Friday November 17, 4-7pm Where: Top of town, Montville Info: Boutique shopping, Christmas wrapping, Christmas entertainment, Free shuttle from bottom to top of town. Enjoy local cafes and restaurants.

Movie night

When: Friday November 17, 6pm Where: Glasshouse Mountains Community Hall Info: Save our Glasshouse Mountains (SOGHM) Fundraising event. Join us for an evening of fun and awareness as we screen the Save Our Glasshouse Mountains short film and “The Bentley Effect” documentary ~ an extraordinary tale of a community that defied the gas juggernaut. With guest speaker, Linda Daleboudt, the champion of the Ferny Forest campaign. More details coming soon! $20 / $10 concession Kids under 12 free

Mooloolah Community Night When: Friday November 17, 6pm-9pm Where: Mooloolah Public Hall Info: With Division 5 Greens Candidate Tracy Burton. Live music by Julian Homewood and Jake Greasy Bennett. Guest speaker from a local climate scientist. Food, drinks and raffles available to purchase. FREE entry.

NOVEMBER 18 NOVEMBER 15 Outspoken event

When: Wednesday November 15, 6pm Where: Maleny Community Centre Info: Tony Birch will be speaking about his new novel ‘Women and Children’. Opening the evening is Melissa Ashley, speaking about her new novel ‘The Naturalist of Amsterdam.’ Tickets $25 and $18 for students. http:// www.outspokenmaleny.com/ upcomingevents

NOVEMBER 16 The Alchemy of Research

When: Thursday November 16, 9.30-11am Where: Maleny Community Centre Info: The Alchemy of Research: A Writing Workshop by awardwinning historical fiction writer Melissa Ashley. Cost $30. To book call Rosetta Books on 5435 2134.

Baroque Brilliance concert

When: Saturday November 18, 2.30pm Where: Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebed St, Eudlo Info: Pacific Chamber Players program features works by Czech composer Jan Dismas Zelenka, Italian composers Antonio Caldara and Antonio Vivaldi, and German composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann. $33 Adult, $30 Concession, and $10 School Student. www. pacificchamberplayers.com or at the door.

Santa Paws and his Christmas Market

When: Saturday November 18, 8am-1pm Where: 28 Sippy Creek Road, Tanawah Info: Start Christmas early at Sunshine Coast Animal Rescue’s annual festive market day

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NOVEMBER 19 Yandina Country Music

When: Sunday November 19, 12pm Where: ACMA ‘Hall of Fame’ 24 Steggalls Road Info: With heaps of performance experience around Australia, guest artist Darrell Pearce showcases his love of all music and his passion for country music. You’ll also enjoy popular country music and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites from local artists backed by a great house band. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $8.

NOVEMBER 22

Sunshine Coast Veterans Day When: Wednesday November 22, 9am Where: Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah Info: For more information email andrew.wallace.mp@aph.gov.au or call 5493 5556

NOVEMBER 23

Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Christmas Fair When: Thursday November 23, 5-7pm Where: Maleny Community Centre Info: Huge range of beautiful handcrafted items, all created by our members. Three separate raffle prizes, perfect for home additions.

NOVEMBER 24

‘Soul to Keep’ single release

When: Friday November 24, 7pm Where: Maleny Hotel, 6 Bunya St, Maleny Info: Richo Richardson takes you on a journey through the lives of outlaws, lonesome cowboys, and hearts torn asunder. This is a musical chapter and a lyrical journey that should not be missed.

NOVEMBER 25 Beerburrum Community Childrens’ Christmas Party When: Saturday November 25, 2-5pm Where: Beerburrum Hall, Anzac Ave, Beerburrum Info: Animal farm, Train, Games, Raffle Draw, Retiles 2U, Face painting and more. See Ron at Beerburrum Post Office about children’s gifts.

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DECEMBER 1 Christmas Carols in the Park

When: Friday December 1, 7pm Where: Tesch Park Maleny Info: The Combined local churches of the range led by The Salvation Army Band invites you to come along to this free event, and enjoy some Christmas Cheer! Please come early and bring your picnic blanket or chair. For information phone 0402 345 477 or email info@cotrmaleny.org

Heritage Talk: Mountain Rescues Morning with the Masters

When: Saturday November 25, 9.30-11.30am Where: Curramore Road, Curramore Info: A great display of works created over a lifetime will be showcased and available for purchase, including gems on exhibition for the first time.

RSVP November 23 to Malenyartdirect@gmail.com, or call 0413 885 220.

On the Deck at Crystal Waters When: Saturday November 25, 6pm Where: Kilcoy Lane near Conondale Info: Abakus are three local musicians who share a great love of the traditional music of Ireland and the Celtic Britain and Europe.

JC and the Tree - This wonderful duet create brilliant soundscapes that elevate you into timeless visions of all things connected to nature and the world beyond

When: Friday December 1, 10-11am Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Rd, Glass House Mountains Info: Local author Neil Halpin recounts 50 years of volunteer rescues in the Glass House Mountains. Includes morning tea. Bookings essential. heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

DECEMBER 16 Glass House Mountains Community Christmas Party When: Saturday, December 16 4pm-8pm Where: 8 Coonowrin Road, Glasshouse Mountains Info: The Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre is hosting a community christmas party.

There will be Christmas Carols, entertainment, food trucks, market stalls, and a special visit from Santa. To RSVP, email admin@ghmnc.com.au

NOVEMBER 19

RSL Maleny Xmas Party

When: Friday November 24, 5.30pm Where: RSL Maleny, 1 Bunya St, Maleny Info: Live Entertainment by Ray & The Sunshines. Cost $25 per person. Non RSL Members welcome. Phone Lucy 040 012 464

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Consequences

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself “if I don’t follow through on this, what will happen?”

What about the opposing thought “if I do follow through on this what will happen?”

Every action we take or fail to take, has a flow on effect, and that flow on effect has one or many consequences.

Someone once said ‘We all make choices, but in the end our choices make us.’

Now that comment alone is worth contemplating. Every action I take has an impact on my life, and then the flow on of how it can affect other people’s lives as well.

My wife and I have five Children and one of the values we try to instil into our Children is the truth we all know, that ‘our actions have consequences. If you do ‘this’ then ‘that’ will happen.

This simple value comes with lifelong lessons, and the older I get, it still rings true today. What role does faith play in our consequences?

I’ll admit, I would like the world to be a better place, to be able to raise a family and see our children flourish.

This is where faith plays a vital role in our lives. It gives us a world view that is bigger than ourselves and where we GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

Carols to bring joy to Maleny Contributed by Michael Secomb

with Pastor Aaron Jackson Church on the Rise Beerwah aren’t the Kings and Queens of our own castle.

That as we acknowledge God and submit to His authority, we live our lives accountable to Him. When we get it wrong we have a safe place to come and call upon His mercy and seek forgiveness.

God’s word (the Bible) gives us clear insight on how to live and see positive consequences effect the world around us, even in difficult times.

As we accept Jesus as our personal Lord and saviour it doesn’t mean we now live a problem free, perfect life. In fact Jesus tells in John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.

In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

We all make choices, but in the end our choices make us. Make the choice to follow Jesus and discover all He has for you. If you need help “ask me How”. God Bless you.

BEERWAH: Sunday 9.30am

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

MOOLOOLAH: Wednesday 9am and 1st Sunday of month 4pm

9.30am – All Age Small Group Meetings

Mary MacKillop Centre, 160 Peachester Rd

ST THOMAS, 31 Bray Rd Office: caloundra@anglicanchurchsq.org.au Priest in charge: Fr Paul Fletcher 0493 362 676 Local contact: Rev Tony Halstead 0455 554 930

(Includes Children and Youth programs)

11:00am - Worship Service 1st Saturday each month 12.30pm Community Lunch

‘JOY to the World’ and other favourites will be led by The Salvation Army Band from 7-8pm on Friday, December 1 at Tesch Park, on the roundabout corner of Coral and Bunya Streets, Maleny.

The Carols are presented by the combined local churches of the range.

Many people come together at this time of year for Carols and this will be a chance for the whole family to spend an evening together enjoying the music and singing.

Everyone is invited to come along to this free event, and enjoy some Christmas Cheer!.

It’s a one hour program starting promptly at 7pm and will finish by 8pm.

Please come early and bring your picnic blanket or chair.

For further enquiries contact a local church, or phone 0402 345 477, or email: info@cotrmaleny.org

Church on the Rise kicking goals Contributed Aaron Jackson CHURCH on the Rise Beerwah as a whole has made some ground in some of the goals it started the year with in 2023. The theme of the year is Go Again, with the main focus of implementing new patterns and pathways to help people discover the truth of Christ.

There has been some great community initiatives within the life of the Church.

Our women hosted a paint and sip night, which gave opportunity for relationships to be begun and nurtured through some creative expression. It was a fun time together meeting old friends and seeing new faces.

Recently Church on the Rise conducted

the Alpha Course, which explores the concept of life and meaning from a Christian World View. It allows each participant to discover God in a fresh and relevant way. Around 40 people came together to learn and shape their faith, focusing on Jesus Christ. Each evening the Church hosted a meal for the participants to enjoy and create an atmosphere of being able to ask questions and discover new thoughts.

At Church on the Rise, we have made some improvements to our facilities, including a play area for our children so that parents can build more meaningful connections as their children play in our new playground.

Contact p: 0424 901 301 f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church 29 Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah

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Contributed by Dave Hayes WEDNESDAY 08.11.23 9.00am Social Jackpot Triples. Great to see 7 rinks on the green. Winners of the day with the lowest winning margin of + 2 were Peter Bousen, Noelene Annakin and Gavin Linnan. R/Up with the 2nd lowest winning margin of + 8 were Frank Buckley, Barb Whitfield and David Booth. Lucky draw went to Dennis Hume, Di Hume and Rodney Sharpe. Raffles won by Graham Meyers and Jill Kirchheiner.

The Jackpot drawn was + 3 and was not won. Jackpot now up to $180.00 Thursday 09/11/23 12.30pm Social Winners of the day with the highest score of 34 were Keith Hopkins, Don Teirney and Barry Kirk. R/Up on countback with 32 were Dick Coppa, Mac Townson and Rob Scullion.

Lucky draw went to Nicky Bedwell, Frank Buckley and David Booth. The $30 meat voucher was won by Frank “Hollywood” Buckley and the $20 cash to Kevin Cook.

Saturday 11.11.23. 1pm. What a great turnout for our Diggers vs Civvies Bowls afternoon. 7 rinks of pairs 18 ends. Last year Civvies won 3 rinks to 2.

Results Diggers - Gavin Linnan and David Booth def Margaret Smith and Rob Scullion 18 -17. Jack Timm and Simon Richter def Troy German and Margaret Gibson 24 - 13. John Palte and Steve Phillips def Lyn Griffiths and Peter Bousen 22 - 19. Seija Munster and Kerry Munster def Sally Squires and Brett Collinson 17 - 15.

Civvies wins - Mick Clark and Rodney Sharpe def Ian Sleeman and Lindsay Henderson 29 - 8. Russell Walmsley and John Annakin def Jason Bigalla and Kevin Cook 23 - 14. Phil Siggers and Noelene Annakin def Steph Sleeman and Dennis Hume 23 -10. Overall with more rink wins the Diggers won 4 rinks to 3. Great afternoon of bowls and thanks to the Diggers Captain David Booth and the Civvies Captain Rodney Sharpe for picking the teams.

Mick Clark and Sharpy took out 1st with a score of 29. Jack Timm and Simon Richter r/up with a score of 24. Lucky draw John Palte and Steve Phillips.

Rd1 of the Mixed Pairs 10am start this Saturday with Rd 2 10am Sunday Welcome to our new committee for 2024, many familiar faces, thank you to you all, and thanks to last years committee for their tireless work.

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Martine Goedhart - Gabi Rosenberger Beerwah Bridge Club 6.7. 75.0 The Range Croquet 73.6 Jennifer Hobson - Karen Wilson 10/11 N/s 1. 170.2 Tom Major - Jillian Major 2. 143.4 Martine Goedhart - David Hine 3. 129.0 Judith Boyd - Ann Slade 4. 113.2 Fred Thurlow - Joan Thurlow 5. 102.6 David Hallam - Barbara Freeman 6. 99.0 Bev Fawcett - Jan Humphreys 7. 82.6 Di Viterale - Gordon Thurlow E/w 1. 150.6 Faye Rogers - Jennifer Hobson 2. 146.4 Marianne Idle - Bill Chessellls 3. 146.4 Jackie Collinson - Trish Watts 4. 141.8 Kay Smith - Di Hume 5. 135.8 Kathy Seib - Jenny Donovan 6. 119.0 Graham Nicholson - Miriam Hargreave More information about Beerwah Bridge Club Tom 0438 761 617 - Martine 0403 220 900

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supporters of the club with Geri & Wayne presenting trophies. Winners on the day Contributed by Brett Gillis were a team from Kawana Bowls Club.

On Thursday we celebrated our annual This Saturday, 18th November, we are Plum Pudding Day with 16 teams of 4 hosting members of Maleny Rural Fire players from across the district competing Brigade to a game of Barefoot Bowls as a for our famous home made plum puddings. distraction and reward for their amazing The event was once again sponsored efforts in protecting the local community

by Seasons IGA Maleny, who are great and beyond our district borders. If you would like to contribute goods or services including vouchers to be distributed to these amazing volunteers, please contact Brett on 0492041550 or leave them at the club on Friday afternoon from 2pm.

Don’t forget to book your Christmas Party where we cater for all ages with the option of self catering to keep costs at a minimum.

Adult players cost $10 with children and non Team Kawana Chris Russell, Michelle Leigh, Fay Whittaker, bowlers free. Contact the Aileen Duckett with Geri & Wayne from Seasons IGA Maleny club for more details.

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Contributed by Ken Barker The lawns had a well-deserved rest this week. A music festival at the showgrounds meant there was no play on Sunday 12th, while Tuesday ricochet was cancelled because of the running of some horse race in Victoria.

There were two days of play: Sunday 5th and Thursday 9th.

On Sunday Wallace Roy backed up after three games in which he won the 4th Division. With three players available Dianne (always game) Horsman suggested a “Scarborough” game of association. Yellow clip goes to the peg. Each of the other players chooses a ball, Red, Blue, or Black, which may be used with Yellow, which is positioned by the player in play. Wallace earned distinction yet again by winning 6, 5, 5 against Helen Andrews and Dianne, though it must be said that Dianne had an encumbrance in the form of Keith Smith (or was that Jones) an onlooker from over the fence who was brought, innocent that he was, into the game as her partner.

Lynette Evans and Helen put an end to Wallace’s winning streak when they teamed up to beat Vince Carbery and Wallace 13 – 10 in a game of doubles on Thursday.

Dianne distinguished herself by making a 9-break in her game against Sarah Widin to win 18 – 15, while at the same time Nick Cram repeated his performance in the second division tournament just held to

Mike Bertram of Caloundra receiving the first division shield from club president Sarah Widin. beat Donna Manning 18 -14. He was the only person to beat her. Share your secret Nick.

Play days: Association: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 2.00 pm for games to be arranged by 2.30 pm. Contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704 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. games. Team was Brenda Warner, Donna Kuskopf, Aki Lepper and thanks Chris Bower for filling in.

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20.

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Social tennis: Monday ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings please call 0437 295 501 or go to the website: www.wittatennis.com.au.

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An other wordly experience MASTERPIECE Dance held its annual dance concert at the Glasshouse Performing Arts Centre on November 11, showcasing local talent across three shows. In the mini’s show, which was the first show of the day, there were students aged

3-14 years old, up to the adult class. The theme for the concert, was ‘out of this world’, with songs from a range of other worldly movie sound tracks, including The Minions, Peter Pan, Trolls and Wizard of Oz. Masterpiece Dance owner,

Sarah Kwarcianyi, said the day was a huge success. “I was super impressed and proud of the kids, and really grateful for all the support we get from the community and the parent helpers who kept the day running smoothly,” she said.

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Local Steve Barons contributes to massive QLD victory GH cricket fall short over weekend THE Glasshouse Cricket Club’s first grade men’s and tier one women’s both fell short in their two day and one day matches on the November 11-12 weekend.

Glasshouse’s men’s team restarted play on Saturday against the Coolum Sharks at 4/44, and were bowled all out for 10/172.

Matthew Byrnes ended his batting with 37 runs, who was bowled by Coolum Shark’s Tiaan Scheepers.

The final score was 10/223 for Coolum and 10/172 for Glasshouse.

For the Glasshouse tier one women, they lost by nine runs with less than four overs left of the game against the Caboolture Snakes.

Glasshouse captain Melinda Shelley, racked up a whopping 32 runs in the innings, including hitting six fours.

Glasshouse bowlers Breanne Howden and Sepoima Panapa both got two wickets each during six and five overs of bowling, respectively.

The final score for the tier one women was 6/161 for Caboolture and 10/152 for Glasshouse.

The Glasshouse first grade men will start a two day match against the Maroochydore Swans on November 18.

The Glasshouse tier one women will play a one day match against the Caloundra Ladies on November 26.

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Steeling national win from Illawarra Steelers

By Kirra Livingstone

BEERWAH Oztag Venue Manager and international star, Steve Barons, played in the winning Queensland squad at the National Oztag Championships on November 3-5.

Steve competed in the Oztag World Cup earlier this year, and although this was Steve’s sixth time playing at nationals, it was the first time a Queensland team has won in about 20 years.

“A lot of the players from our team have been trying for 15-20 years to get some sort of success down there,” he said.

“Fortunately, this time we got there, so there was four of us from the World Cup side in the Queensland side, which was a good opportunity to get back together and we have done quite well.”

The Queensland side in Steve’s division faced up against three New South Wales teams, playing the final against the Illawarra Steelers, with Steve scoring Queensland’s first try, ultimately winning 3-2.

“I scored the first try of the match so we were 1-0, and then we were down 2-1, and then we came back to win 3-2 so it was a seesawing match, so 1-0 to 1-1 to 2-1 to 2-2 to 3-2 with a winning try from our team in the end,” he said.

“I don’t like to talk about who scores tries from any

team, because I like to look at it as a team effort and the team combining their skills gets us the results.

“The Illawarra Steelers were in the grand final last year too and also lost the nationals grand final to another team.”

Barons said the event had a great atmosphere, and that the competitiveness was very enjoyable.

“It was a great competition, we did quite well, we won every game and from the start we played really well together, we’ve been training together for about three months, there was a lot of preparation,” he said.

“It was as good of a competition that we could have in Australia I feel. The World Cup obviously provided a bigger playing pool to compete against and that was quite tough.

“The experience we had from playing in these different tournaments held us in good stead. It’s all been really good actually and it’s come together quite well. We’ll see if we can hold onto it again next year.”

Steve is now looking forward to competing at another competition himself in March next year.

“I’ve got the State Cup coming up in March of next year, so that’ll

just be at Sunshine Coast Stadium, and we will start training for that in a couple of months time,” he said.

“We will have three other guys who were in our victorious nationals side and also the ones that went over to the World Cup with us, so we’re hoping to have a pretty good side there, see if we can have the bragging rights of who contributed the most for our nationals title.

“Our nationals team will be broken up into three different teams for separate regions in the State Cup, and there will be seven teams in that competition overall.” kirra@gcnews.com.au

injuries throughout the years.

“You don’t actually get into too many bad accidents as the trucks has so much protection plus the protective gear we wear, but I do

have ongoing back pains from years of it being compressed,” he said. Clive never meant to become a monster truck driver, but once he started he couldn’t stop.

“One of my drivers never turned up for a show at Mackay so I hopped in the truck, I’ve seen him do it and I thought well this shouldn’t be too hard so I got in the car and almost crashed it,” he said.

“It is a very cool job where most people are happy to see you, even if you crash.”

“A wiggles show on steroids” GLENVIEW’S Clive Featherby will be driving his monster truck, Outback Thunda, for the last time on November 18 at the Sunshine Coast Stadium, in the inaugural Monster Truck Australian Grand Championships.

Clive will be crashing into and alongside nine other monster trucks for the last time in the Sunshine Coast, after being in the business for 25 years, due to renovations to the stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

He is sad to see these monster truck shows come to an end but

he is keen to go out with a bang.

“This will be a huge event, and it’s the last time you’ll see monster trucks on the Coast, and we have the most trucks that we’ve ever had,” he said.

“A generation of kids will never get to see monster trucks on the Coast again…I’m feeling really sad that it’s coming to an end.”

Throughout the monster truck driver’s long and fulfilling career, Clive said he had never been in any bad accidents, but has sustained

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The little old lady waved and smiled back at him.

Pleased that he had brought a little sunshine into someone’s day, he went to pay for his groceries.

“That comes to $121.85,” said the checkout operator.

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Ray White Beerwah’s Clarke & Co sweep sweet treats Fashion Stakes IN a Halloween extravaganza that left the Woodgrove Estate in Beerwah buzzing with excitement, the team from Ray White Beerwah were spotted hosting a trick-ortreat stall that had attendees grinning from ear to ear.

Witnessing an incredible turnout, with around 500 attendees throughout the night, chocolates and lollipops were distributed by the handful to enthusiastic trick-ortreaters. The Ray White

Beerwah team, including Alex Garden, Tracy Garden, Mitch Markham, Ethan Ross, Kerissa Smith, Matthew Kimpton, Xander Bryant, Deonie Bale-Bradford, and Bailey Sims, ensured that no one left empty-handed.

Families and friends took

this opportunity to dress up in a myriad of costumes, from classic witches and vampires to imaginative and unique creations, making the neighbourhood a spooky sight.

“Our goal was to bring smiles and laughter to everyone’s faces, and we’re thrilled with the turnout.

It was fantastic to see the community come together and celebrate Halloween” Director of Ray White, Alex Garden, said.

The team promise to be back again next year!

Fashions on the Field winners IT was a sea of colour at this year’s Melbourne Cup celebrations at Sunshine Coast Turf Club.

Bucking the beige and white trend for the men, was the team from Clarke & Co Real Estate Executives all dressed in their signature pink. Director Dan Clarke shone the brightest on the day, taking out the award for Best Dressed Male in Fashions on the Field. Dan

Hazelden Realty’s Firey drop THE recent fire emergencies at Beerwah and Landsborough saw our incredible emergency crews working tirelessly around the clock to protect our community. Watching and worrying, Beerwah resident and local Real Estate agent, Tamara from Hazelden Realty, came up with a way that locals could help out these everyday heroes by turning her office at Swan Street, Beerwah into a collection point for donations of non-perishable items such as canned goods, drinks and other essential supplies.

These donations are then dropped off by Tamara and her team to the local Rural Fire Brigades. The support from the community has been overwhelming with donations continuing to be dropped off in a show of

community support.

“Together, we can continue to show our appreciation and make a lasting impact on the lives of our front liners. They are the true embodiment of heroism, and they deserve our unwavering support,” Tamara said.

“Thank you for being a part of this incredible movement. Your dedication and generosity are what make our community so extraordinary.”

was chuffed with the win, sharing on his Facebook post that, “[I am] So humbled!!!

Just came to support locals!!”.

A recipient of multiple industry awards as one of the most prolific agents in the area, Dan is certainly no stranger to “Standing out in the Crowd” as his Clarke & Co marketing boasts. Now the rest of the Sunshine Coast knows it too!

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down against this time last year, meaning there will be more buyers per property than at this time last year. Perhaps launching your property to market during the festive season may be the best way to bring in the new year!

The summer holiday period provides some much needed rest for so many of us, but for most people this provides the opportunity to think, dream and plan what the next move might be. Life gets reviewed, change of career, change of city, time to If you are thinking of selling give the team a upsize, time to downsize. call today!

While traditionally we see a dip in real estate listings over the Christmas to New Year week, this year may be different.

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Home grown cut flowers ONE of the most delightful parts of having a garden is to be able to grow colourful and fragrant flowers, then picking and displaying them inside to brighten up your home.

So, if you’ve gone to the effort of growing special flowers, you want to be able to make sure that once they’re picked and in a vase, they last and look their best.

These hints will help you to get the best from your blooms.

Picking your flowers Always pick flowers in the cool of the early morning. Make sure you have a half-filled bucket of cool water at the ready. Snip the stems longer than you need and put them straight into the water.

Keep the bucket and flowers out of the direct sunlight until you take them inside.

Arranging your flowers Work out the vase you’ll need and half fill it with water before you start. With a sharp pair of snips, cleanly cut the stems under the water in the bucket to the right length for the vase. Strip off any leaves that are going to be under the water level in the vase.

Into the vase water you can add a teaspoon each of sugar and bleach to help feed the flowers and kill bacteria in the water.

Reviving your flowers Every other day, take the flowers out, put them in some water in the sink, cut off a small section of the stem whilst under the water, then put them straight back into the vase with some fresh water.

Specific flowers Roses are delicate and must be cut in the cool morning. Remove

the thorns to make them easy to handle.

Flowers with sticky sap, like poinsettias, dahlias, frangipani and poppies, need the very end of the cut stem plunged into boiling water for a few minutes or quickly burnt with a flame, to cauterise the cut and seal the sap flow.

Daffodils, hyacinths and belladonna lilies need the sap squeezed out of the base of the stems – just use your fingers.

Poppies only need a few centimetres of water in the vase, otherwise the stems will rot.

Stock and wallflowers will foul the water quickly, so the vase water needs changing daily.

Chrysanthemum leaves die quickly so strip nearly all of them off before arranging.

Hibiscus flowers only last a day.

So pick them in the morning, store them in the fridge (with the stems in water) before arranging them later in the day if you need them on display before guests arrive.

Orchids are the longest lasting flowers. They don’t need much care, just their dead flowers snipped off as they age.

Camellias respond better to dunking the whole bunch in water daily to help them stay hydrated.

Bulbs with flower spikes such as gladioli are best to pick when the lowest flower opens and the other buds are developed. They will gradually open for a longer display.

Dutch iris is picked when the bud looks something like a

sharpened pencil.

Daffodils, jonquils and tulips exude a sap into the water which other cut flowers can find toxic, so keep them in separate vases to other flowers.

Woody stemmed flowers such as protea, grevillea, wattle, flowering gums, lilly pilly, tea tree and

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bottlebrush will absorb a lot of water especially in their first few days of being cut. So top up their water regularly.

The joy in growing flowers can easily be multiplied by the pleasure of having them surrounding you in the home as well as blooming in the garden.

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