Edition 18 October 2022

MITCH

JENNIFER KENT

SONIA ISAACS

KIRRA LIVINGSTONE

TINA

LEWIS

AND

SHARON

FROM THE EDITOR

A BIG thumbs up for local small business this week.

I had a great talk with Lea and Rob Dodd last week about their decision to purchase Rosetta Books in Maleny (P9).

As is the case with many long-standing businesses in the hinterland there is a genuine sense of community connection with those ‘brands’.

Lea and Rob are therefore keen to hear what people think the bookshop could be to the region beyond a basic transaction.

Their vision is based around building a business on the foundations of strong community links. The common question so far is whether that includes a return to serving coffee. You’ll have to wait and see on that on.

They are hitting the ground running from this week and it will be great to see what initiatives they roll out over the coming year.

It’s also great to see the store stays local and is in the hands of people who genuinely believe in building community ties.

It was also great to see another small business recognised for doing just that.

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BETH

Mooloolah Valley Guardian Pharmacy won a national gong last week for its community commitment and patient care.

Long-term owner Ruth Zerner told GC&M News the award was an acknowledgment not just of her team but the community as well (P4).

Some of our most innovative farmers were also enjoying the limelight - this time on the small screen with Channel 9’s My Way program (P5).

Maleny Cheese’s Markus and Sara Bucher, Jarrod Schenk from Wildlife HQ and George and Aldy Johnston from the hugely successful Secrets on the Lake all talked about their stories from humble beginnings to where they are today.

As always, it’s by supporting the businesses that employ, grow and invest locally that small communities such as ours continue to thrive.

Happy reading!

Mitch

Lea and Rob Dodd have purchased Rosetta Books in Maleny.

Mitch Gaynor

Glasshouse Country & Maleny

Camp out at Coochin

By Mitch Gaynor

THE group behind plans for a massive 150-hectare music festival site at Coochin Creek is battling council over plans for a much smaller nearby campground.

Comiskey Management Services is currently embroiled in court action after its proposal for a 41-hectare “nature based tourism” development including 100 campsites, was rejected by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

The proposal for 1807 Roys Road, Coochin Creek included a swimming pool, tennis court, playground and an amenities block.

The Council opposed the development on a number of grounds including that it would “alienate or fragment agricultural land”, it had not demonstrated that there was an overriding public need for the development and that it does not “preserve the productive characteristics of agricultural land”.

There were also concerns that the development would result in “unacceptable noise impacts”, that it would have unacceptable impacts on existing and future rural activities and there would be unacceptable transport and traffic safety issues on Roys Road.

It was also rejected on the grounds that it could result in unacceptable impact on ecologically important areas.

The prevalence of mosquitoes was also cited as a major concern

“The proposed development is subject

to unacceptable impacts caused by mosquitoes and biting insects and the proposed method of biting insect control by applications of pyrethoid insecticides is not acceptable,” the council stated.

In its appeal to the Planning and Environment Court, Comiskey Management Services argued that the nature based tourism proposal was consistent with rural zoning usage.

It argued the proposal promoted appreciation of the environment, supported tourism, and would operate to minimise conflicts with existing and future rural actiites on surrounding land. The appeal also argued that the proposal would not adversely impact the inter-urban breakgreen space between greater Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. In its appeal, Comiskey argued there would be no adverse impact on Roys Road and that safety impacts

of biting insects could be “suitably mitigated”.

Judge Kefford directed the parties to attend a meeting to be conducted by the Planning and Envioronment Registrar this week.

Comiskey Group Manager, Rob Comiskey, said he was “disappointed” the council had rejected the application.

“We hope to resolve it with Council as we believe the issues they raised are minor,” he said.

Mr Comiskey said the festival site and tourism site were completely separate projects and the outcome of the case would not impact on Comiskey’s ability to deliver a music festival.

The group had hoped to kick-off its Coochin Fields festival this year, but due to Covid that has now been delayed to mid 2023.

Positive move after swim pool closures

AFTER acknowledging the current system of operating pools in the Maleny and Mooloolah is broken, Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, met with the Minister for Education in Parliament last week to discuss options.

“The meeting was very positive. The Minister shared several different models operating in various councils around the state – some of them extremely exciting!” Mr Powell said.

“The Education Department will be providing me more detail and I, in turn, want to discuss these options with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

“The simple message is, the Education Department is very receptive to exploring all options to ensure these pools reopen to the community and stay open.”

“I’ll provide more information once I’ve spoken to the Council,” concluded Mr Powell.

Both Maleny and Mooloolah Valley pools are unable to open to the public this summer because the pool committees, through no fault of their own, have been unable to secure managers of the facilities.

Big win for Mooloolah chemist

By Marina Gomide

IN A huge win for the little guys, the small Mooloolah Valley Guardian Pharmacy has taken home the National Pharmacy of the Year at the 2022 Guardian Gala & Awards in Gold Coast on Tuesday, 11 October.

Going up against some big city names, including pharmacies from Perth, Hobart, and Adelaide, the small local store took home the win due to their business planning, customer service and patient care. According to store owner Ruth Zerner, 56, the big force behind the win is the Mooloolah community.

“I’m the one that runs the business, but it is all a team effort, and I wouldn’t be able to do it by myself, but the Mooloolah residents are the true winners of this prize”, Ruth says.

While acknowledging the community, she does also say how much it means to her to be recognised for all of her and

her team’s hard work. “It’s always nice to receive recognition for our efforts of trying to provide people with the best service and care possible and knowing that it pays off because they trust us”, she says.

Ruth has worked at the local pharmacy for over 20 years, becoming the owner in 2008. She says she would never be where she is if it weren’t for her longtime mentor Marek Malter, the Maleny pharmacist. She is also thankful to Tim Fitzgerald from the Landsborough pharmacy, for providing her with her first job and introducing her to the Sunny Coast hinterland area.

Originating from a dairy farm on the countryside, she felt right at home in the Maleny dairy community, a place she has called home for over 30 years. Following the dairy path, she met her husband, a Swedish dairy farmer, while he was visiting Maleny and ended up living in Sweden for four years.

During her time abroad she got a degree to work as a pharmacist in her new country, overcoming the language barrier and becoming fluent in Swedish. Now

her and her husband operate the prized pharmacy together, with him serving as a jack-of-all-trades while she handles the customers and medications.

Call for hinterland community groups to nominate their standout volunteers

IT’S been a few years, but Member for Glass House Andrew Powell is bringing back his Volunteer Awards.

If you’re part of a community organisation with a standout volunteer, now is the time to let them know just how appreciated they are.

“Without volunteers Glass House organisations and sporting groups just wouldn’t exist,” Mr Powell said.

“The Volunteer Awards are my opportunity to show them how much we

appreciate their help.” The nomination process is as easy as ever.

Just send an email to glass.house@ parliament.qld.gov.au and let me know who you’d like to nominate and what organisation they’re from.”

There will be a morning tea held at the Maleny Community Centre on Friday, November 18 at 10:00am for all nominated volunteers and representatives from their organisations.

Tickets are free for anyone who’s been

nominated as well as the person who nominated them. Extra tickets are just $10 per head.

“The morning tea will be catered by the wonderful ladies of the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary, so it’s sure to be delicious,” Mr Powell said.

“This is a time to celebrate the way volunteers shape and contribute to our communities. “If you’ve ever visited a community hall, neighbourhood centre or RSL, been helped by a rural fire brigade,

school P&C or men’s shed, then you will know the generosity of our volunteers.”

“Many Glass House volunteers are also retired.

“They’ve well and truly earnt the right to relax and take it easy, but instead we see them dedicating time to bettering and improving their community.”

“Please take the time to send in a nomination for an outstanding volunteer in your life and RSVP for the morning tea before November 4.”

Tracey, Krystal, Jenny, Carmen and Lisa

Our Hinterland stars

By Jennifer Kent

THE best of the Hinterland was on show – literally - last weekend in a special encore edition of the Nine network’s lifestyle leisure program My Way.

Showcasing some of our region’s unique, inspiring and down to earth individuals and their successful local businesses, Maleny and some of its neighbouring hinterland towns were put in the spotlight.

Maleny’s very own Markus and Sara Bucher, who own the award-winning family cheesery Maleny Cheese, share their passion and enthusiasm for their craft and take viewers back to how their story began with the purchase of their dairy farm.

“Ours is a very cheesy story,” Markus teases.

“I’m sure there were farmers looking at us .... with no real experience [thinking] that they won’t last a year... but here we are.

“We’re actually giving it everything we’ve got”.

Following the culinary trail, Nick and Mel Morris of Fat Wren Farm combine homemade and neighbouring fruit to creates a tantilising selection of jams and preserves.

Many long-time locals may be familiar with zookeeper Jarrod Schenk, who made his vision for a sanctuary and platform for wildlife conservation come to life with Wildlife HQ.

Lastly, the show tells the story of George and Aldy Johnston, high school sweethearts who

Who needs a Skin Check?

Wheelchair dam entry

WHEELCHAIR users are able to enjoy more of the Sunshine Coast’s Ewen Maddock Dam after Seqwater, in partnership with Spinal Life Australia, installed a new accessible gate.

The purpose-built gate by Sunshine Coast Ford Brothers Fencing was designed and tested with input from wheelchair users.

It replaces a horse step-over barrier used previously at the trail entrance.

Seqwater Recreation and Catchment Services Coordinator Justin Lee said the new gate served the dual purpose of making the trails more accessible for people with mobility aids while still preventing trailbike entry for safety and environmental reasons.

Spinal Life Australia Senior Advisor of Access and Advocacy, Dane Cross, said: “This is a very good example of person-centred approach to design, including people with disability in all stages of the process.”

guidelines from Cancer Council australia

that just about anyone who is aged over 35-40 with Caucasian skin will benefit from an annual skin check.

More specifically:

• Anyone who has had a melanoma

• Anyone with a close family history of melanoma

• Anyone with multiple moles

• Anyone with a previous keratinocyte

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• Anyone with significant sun damage, and

history

sun exposure.

Skin examinations

by a doctor,

Many times, the size, colour or shape of a specific lesion might not be worrisome but a sudden change to a lesion is a possible indication of potential pathology. Hence the reason for regular skin assessments and the need for technology to capture the appearance of any lesion, store it and then have the ability to compare new and old photos with each other.

Fitzpatrick Scale & Skin Types

Nick and Mel Morris Jarrod Schenk George and Aldy Johnson

Markus and Sara Bucher went on to create their dream romantic treehouse Secrets on the Lake.

If you didn’t get the chance to

catch My Way last Sunday, the national encore edition will air this coming Staurday, October 22 at 1pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Capturing the village vibe Nothing bad ever happens

HEATHER Rose, the awardwinning author of Bruny and The Museum of Modern Love, is coming to Maleny for Outspoken on November 15.

She’ll be talking about her new memoir, nothing bad ever happens here.

Heather grew up in Tasmania where she developed a profound love of nature being, by her own description, a wild barefoot girl born for adventure.

WHEELCHAIR users are able to enjoy more of the Sunshine Coast’s Ewen Maddock Dam after Seqwater, in partnership with Spinal Life Australia, installed a new accessible gate.

The purpose-built gate by Sunshine Coast Ford Brothers Fencing was designed and tested with input from wheelchair users.

It replaces a horse step-over barrier used previously at the trail entrance.

Seqwater Recreation and Catchment Services Coordinator Justin Lee said the new gate served the dual purpose of making the trails more accessible

for people with mobility aids while still preventing trailbike entry for safety and environmental reasons.

Spinal Life Australia Senior Advisor of Access and Advocacy, Dane Cross, said: “This is a very good example of person-centred approach to design, including people with disability in all stages of the process.”

THE University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and Sunshine Coast Council have teamed up to create an innovative real world student pilot project dubbed Sunshine Coast Community Co-Lab.

As GC&M News revealed last

Schools connect

By Jennifer Kent

AS Glasshouse County count down the weeks for the spectacular HinterWonderLand on November 12, Beerwah State High School and Glasshouse Christian College students are tuning up ahead for their line-up of entertainment at the event. Both schools were eager to get involved again this year and showcase the range of talent of their students.

Event organiser Shelly Le Vesconte is thrilled with both schools involvement, sharing the enthusiasm by the many students and teachers have been fantastic.

“This event aims to create strong partnerships between local schools and industry folk, with the goal of highlighting local careers and opportunities,” she said.

“It also provides an avenue for students to develop their skills in a locally meaningful way.”

“There’ll be range of performances throughout the afternoon and evening from 1pm onwards, with a variety of ensembles from both schools including quartets, jazz bands and concert bands, to name a few.”

Glasshouse Christian College’s Head of Arts Ebony Hilton and Beerwah High’s music teacher Eleanor Dalzell and have been working collaboratively, excitedly preparing for their students’ involvement in this year’s

month (September 20 edition) a community engagement project for Glass House Mountains Village launched through the pilot model is set to provide an opportunity to bring together the community, staff and students of the UniSC and Council.

People can share their thoughts about their village, how it functions, its character and identity via an online survey, or in person next month when the Co-Lab team visits the area.

Division 1 Councillor Rick Baberowski said this exciting Co-Lab Pilot Project would be a genuinely cooperative process for students and the community

to work together to explore and evaluate potential design and placemaking ideas that could improve, re-define or even transform the Glass House Mountains Village.

“The project seeks to dive deeply into the community’s lived experience and vision to help create places that are more sustainable and better reflect their distinctive identity moving more confidently forward into the future,” Cr Baberowski said.

Cr Baberowski said to keep an eye out for UniSC students in the village during November, who will be undertaking field work by engaging directly with the Glass

But, as a result of a tragedy that occurred when she was twelve, she set out on a journey to explore life’s mysteries, travelling widely in Asia, Europe and the USA, seeking out different ways of being, including becoming initiated into certain ancient rituals.

The evening will begin with a conversation with Peter Hudson, the much-celebrated local artist. For more infgormation head to

Multi-purpose playground and sports facility for Landsborough State School

By Jennifer Kent

Landsborough State School’s long-awaited multi-purpose playground and sports facility were officially opened by Principal Benjamin Gaske, School Captain Aiden Joyce and Vice School Captain Connor Gela last Friday, October 14, to the cheers of students and teachers.

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Ebony on world stage

By Marina Gomide

WHEN she’s clocked on, she works behind a desk at a bank, but as soon as she clocks off, she is racing motorbikes on muddy roads across the country and the world.

Ebony Nielson, 24, recently turned this passion into national pride, as her and her teammates, who were representing Australia, placed third in the Women’s World Trophy Team category at the FIM International Six Days of Enduro in France.

The Glass House Mountains local has followed in her father’s footsteps, as he competed in the exact same race back in 1988. Ebony’s journey during the event was nothing short of adrenalinefilled, as she only had a few weeks to obtain her visa, had to switch motorcycles twice before the event even began, nearly ran out of fuel on the fifth day, punctured the rental bikes radiator, and nearly sheered the knobs of her front and back tyres. The motorbike she ended up using, she tested for the first time during the first race.

While the adventure-seeker has participated in various competitions, including being a seven-time Queensland off-road champion, this was her first FMI ISDE, which is the largest FMI event in the world. She had to spend eight hours per day riding a 280km dirt track, for six days. Her mother and fiancé accompanied her to France, serving as

emotional support and, in terms of her partner, as a coach.

Off-road motorbiking has been a part of Ebony’s life since she was a baby, with her Beerwah-born father having been an avid rider, competitor, and champion from 1985 to 1992, including being sponsored by Yamaha. Growing up at the base of Mount Beerwah in Glass House Mountains, Ebony’s father exposed her and her brother from a young age to the fun of exploring the hinterland woods on top of a motorcycle.

Ebony’s mother, Wendy, acknowledges the dangers involved in her daughter’s hobby, given the amount of life-threatening or even fatal accidents that can happen, but says she is too proud of her daughter for having such a strong passion to worry about the negatives.

“It’s great when someone can find a real passion in life, something that drives and inspires them to live their life to the fullest… most people go through life without ever having that passion, so if you do, there is no risk too great to make it not worthy,” Wendy said.

The extreme sport has shaped Ebony’s life outside of competing, as well. She met her fiancé at a motorbiking event years ago and offers off-road motorbike coaching in her spare time, to women wanting to learn how to ride in the Glass House area. Her next competition is in Victoria on October 29.

It’s great when someone can find a real passion in life, something that drives and inspires them...

Church Centenary

Contributed by Helen Page

ON Sunday October 30, the Peachester Community Hall and History Committee are hosting a celebration to mark the centenary of the Peachester Community Church.

The church has an interesting history which starts with early Peachester families of the Methodist faith worshipping at the Cahill residence and later in the School of Arts. On August 2, 1922, at a meeting of the Landsborough Methodist Circuit, permission was granted to build a church.

The Hendren family gave a block of land beside the hall, and William Andrew Grigor donated the timber. The original Trustees were John Simpson Jnr, Daniel Kendall Cahill Jnr, William Andrew Grigor, Walter Walker and William Vieritz.

Newspaper reports reveal important dates and achievements. The Brisbane Courier reported on September 8, 1922

that a stump-capping ceremony had taken place, then on December16, 1922 the exciting news that the church had been opened.

“PEACHESTER: Methodist Church. The new Methodist Church was opened on Sunday almost free of debt. The Rev. Mr. Murray, of King’s College, preached the opening sermon, and the Rev. T. Bainbridge preached at night. Miss F. Vieritz presided at the organ.”

And so it continued through the years – church events, dances, concerts, weddings, funerals, picnics and sports.

One of the most outstanding achievements was the popular Sunday School shown in the photo.

During the 1940s and 50s local families of all denominations attended, with classes held in the church and the hall, taught by a team of dedicated parishioners. At one stage 60 children were enrolled.

From 1977 the life of the church continued under a different name when the Methodist Church joined with the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches to form the Uniting Church of Australia.

In 2017 a new chapter in the Church’s history commenced, with management transferred to the Peachester Community Hall Inc. Hall Committee members were pleased to take on the role of caring for the building, to ensure that Peachester maintains a church as part of our community centre.

On Sunday October 30, the church will be open from 3pm for visitors to view a display of historical photographs and memorabilia. From 4pm there will be a service of thanksgiving and afternoon tea in the Hall. An invitation is extended to all who would like to help celebrate the contribution this little church has made to the Peachester district for 100 years.

Christmas is ‘Pantomime Time’ at the Playhouse

THE Maleny Players Christmas Pantomime ‘The Magic Opal’ by Rob Hobson, will be held at the Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds on Friday evening December 2nd at 6.30pm; Saturday 3rd at 11am and 3pm, and Sunday the 4th at 2pm.

Two friends, Olly and Drew, set out on an adventure hiking around Australia and come across an old swagman who gives them an invitation to find their destiny.

What could happen when the Swagman invites them to travel Downunder and meet the opal miners who live there. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to discover what happens next.

Tickets are available at https://www.trybooking. com/CDBIW /or www. malenyplayers.org

Limited tickets available at Maleny Art Direct, Maple Street.

Please phone Diane on 0403 871 842 for further information.

WAR ON WASTE Glasshouse Country

Tip for October

OVER the last year, Sunshine Coast Council has expanded its Garden Organics service, with their green-lidded bins now provided to most households. Expanding the garden organics services is the first step towards implementing a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service across the Sunshine Coast. The waste collected is mulched for reuse, and keeping this organic material out of landfill cuts down on methane emissions and reduces waste collection costs.

Good quality mulch can only be made if suitable organic material goes in, such as leaves and twigs, grass clippings, small prunings and flowers.

If you would like to join our group come along to the next meeting on Wednesday October 19, from 6–7.30pm at the CWA Hall in Simpson Street, Beerwah. Phone 0427 873 701 or Facebook War on Waste Glasshouse Country for more information.

Peachester Sunday School, 1949. Many familiar faces here!

Part of a bigger story

ABOUT LEA

• As a child, Lea read her way through entire collections of children’s mystery series and later Agatha Christie novels.

• Is a writer of awardnominated psychological thrillers and short mystery stories.

• A former lecturer in Creative Writing and Literary Studies at CQUniversity.

• A former chair and lifetime honorary Quills member of Queensland Writers Centre.

• Currently serves on the board of the Maleny Arts Council and Maleny Neighbourhood Centre.

By Mitch Gaynor

“ARE you bringing back the coffee?”

Great question, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves yet. The next chapter in the history of Maleny’s Rosetta Books has begun this week with Lea and Rob Dodd purchasing the beloved store from Jan and Jeff Cornfoot.

While the question seems straightforward, it really tells a deeper story of Rosetta’s importance and place in the hinterland community.

A place that before Covid had become a venue for individuals to congregate, connect, talk, read and of course, drink coffee. It was somewhere an individual could feel a part of a bigger story.

Currently serving on the board

of the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre and Arts Council, Lea had always been acutely aware of the importance of social connection and Rosetta’s dovetailed perfectly with this sensibility.

“A bookstore is more than just a place you go to buy books,” she told GC&M News.

“People are drawn to the ‘experience’ a bookstore offers, the sense of community and connection.

“We want to be more than just a bookstore – we want to be part of the fabric of the community through book clubs, author readings, school events, and more to bring people together.”

The author, volunteer, academic and now business owner said her initial plans were to better

understand what the community wants in a bookstore.

Lea won’t be on her own though, with her husband, Rob, to help run the store.

Rob said he fell in love with Maleny as it reminded him of the rolling green hills of his homeland, England, which he emigrated from in the 90s.

When Lea and Rob met, they serendipitously realised they had a mutual love for Maleny. After many visits, they were married in Maleny in 2011 and bought their property overlooking the magical Glass House Mountains in 2013, where they set about creating a paradise from a paddock of weeds.

After many years of commuting between Brisbane and Maleny, they made Maleny their

permanent home in 2020.

Rob said that he was thrilled to be able to support Lea and her team to serve the local community and visitors.

“We are very fortunate to call Maleny home and I appreciate the responsibility we have in being handed the baton for the legacy iconic Rosetta Books,” he said.

“We wish Jan, Jeff and their family all the very best in their retirement.”

So will Lea be bringing back the coffee?

“Our immediate aim is to create communal spaces with a warm, inviting atmosphere where customers feel comfortable browsing books for as long as they like,” Lea said. “Then we’ll see where we go from there.”

Business roadshow

THE Queensland Government’s 2022 Growing Queensland Business Roadshow is an opportunity to connect with representatives from your local council and state government, as well as get practical tips and information on government tendering, greening your business and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

It doesn’t matter if you are an existing government buyer or supplier, or if you’re looking to become one. This is a roadshow event for all Queensland businesses. There will be one on the Sunshine Coast on November 24.

To book your free ticket today, simply jump online to see the full program of activities and register for the roadshow. Free and confidential 30-minute mentoring sessions are also available. Booking your mentoring session early: business.qld.gov.au/mentoring

Water bills to be cut

WATER bills for SEQ residents will be cut after the Government announced it would be releasing water from Wivenhoe Dam in preparation for the summer’s forecast La Nina.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the decision to lower the temporary full supply to 80% was to ensure “Queenslanders and communities remain safe”.

“With parts of Queensland already saturated, the threat of floods is here and it is real.

“In light of forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology and expert advice, the decision has been made to lower the level of Wivenhoe Dam. As such water bills for all South East Queensland households connected to the SEQ water grid will be reduced by $55. This equates to 13,200 litres of free water across 1.38 million homes.

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Double the value at Landsborough Hotel

WEDNESDAY night dinners are not something that a busy family generally looks forward to, but with the return of Wednesday night 2 for 1 meal deals at Landsborough Hotel, there is now a reason to get excited about those mid-week meals.

I did not have to think hard about taking our family of four along for dinner last Wednesday night and even with two fussy teenagers, we were all happy to choose from the four options on the 2 for 1 meal deal menu.

Mum and Dad both chose the Reef & Beef option, with the teens both opting for the Avocado Schnitzel. Th e meals were extremely generous in portion and cooked to perfection.

The steaks were both a perfect medium rare which is sometimes hard to do consistently.

With the 2 for 1 deal, the savings for our family was over $60! We were even treated to a dessert each, which at $8 each are great value for the serving size offered.

The three options were Pavlova, Apple Berry Crumble and Banana Fritters with Chocolate Sauce. The desserts were shared around and apart from Dad, who hoarded his serve of Apple Berry Crumble like a starving man, no-one else was able to pick a favourite; they were all winners and at the end of the night, so was our wallet!

Call Landsborough Hotel on 5494 1001 to book a table.

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Hinterland Women’s Network Breakfast

banana fritters

LAST Thursday morning was the perfect time for a group of local ladies to catch up for a delicious breakfast at The Orangery on Mary Cairncross corner in Maleny.

The catch up is one of the regular monthly breakfasts put on the Hinterland Women’s

The race that stops the hinterland

LOOKING for a way to celebrate Melbourne Cup 2022 in style?

Well, what better way to celebrate the race that stops Maleny than with Brant & Bernhardt Property at the stunning venue The Orangery.

The event consists of a magnificent line-up for your punting pleasure. There’ll be lucky door prizes, raffles, sweeps and trivia, plus three bestdressed competition categories for you to enter, so frock up, suit up and win. There will also be a live auction hosted by the hinterland’s best auctioneers -

The Orangery

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OPEN - Shop open 7 days. Café open Wed-Sun 10am to 3pm. Local hamper products and wine

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Beautiful spot for Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch or Weekend Dinner. High tea, group bookings takeaway & grazing platters available.

Open - Tue to Fri - 9am to 3pm Sat & Sun 8am to 3pm

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Voyaging for seniors made easy

BEING over 60 and travelling Queensland, Australia, and the world with all food and accommodation included in a fair price? Have unique activities and transport organised from door to door and throughout the trip? All while meeting fun and exciting new people? This is what Sunshine Coast’s Sinclair Tour and Travel do.

Offering everything from day trips to concerts and performances in Brisbane, to seven-day holidays in Singapore,

Norfolk Island or Tasmania, this familyowned local business has been enabling travel for all ages for over 17 years.

Their fully escorted trips and tours are particularly engaging for over 60s who are finally looking to explore the postCOVID-19 world again. Escorted tours with quality accommodation, meals, and transport are all on offer. These tours are made up of small groups of eight to 20 passengers, providing everyone with the excitement of making new friendships

and receiving personalised service.

One of their latest extended tours was a seven-day trip to Birdsville and the spectacular Aussie outback. During those seven days the voyagers visited the remote town of Birdsville, flew over the breathtaking flood plains of Goyder Lagoon, explored by 4WD the stunning red sand dunes of ‘Big Red’, admired the famous Min Min Light phenomena in Boulia, travelled back in time in the Dinosaur Canyon Tour in Winton, and met

the magnificent Texas Longhorns.

Some of their upcoming extended tours include a six-day trip to Tasmania starting October 26, a seven-day drive of Tassie’s east coast starting on November 28, a six-day escape to Lord Howe Island on February 20, 2023, and a five-day rendezvous to Lady Elliott and Fraser Island on March 23, 2023.

Book your next adventure by contacting Sinclair Tour and Travel at 5494 5083 or www.sinclairtours.com

Be careful of scammers

OLDER Queenslanders are being given critical advice on how to avoid being scammed after it was revealed that over 65s recorded the largest losses to scammers in 2022.

Bank of Queensland Beerwah owner/ manager Martin Kavanagh spoke to attendees at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre recently where he shared key ways to protect personal information and tips to protect yourself online.

He said it was critical to validate all communications and do not click on links provided or open any attachments.

Martin also advised to install a phishing filter on email and web browsers.

Online conversations were also fraught with danger, with scammers often coming across as extremely believable.

“Be careful who you interact with online, look out for rapid declarations of affection or matters relating to financial hardship and requests for aid,” Martin explained.

It was also important to be wary of anyone asking for personal information via phone, text or email. “Scammers regularly pretend to be well-known and trusted entities,” he said.

Martin said it was important to never provide remote access to your device no matter how legitimate they seem and never disclose your banking details include PIN or passwords.

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said: “Australians over the age of 65 have reported almost four times the amount of losses to scammers in August this year compared to August 2019, before the pandemic.” The Minister said the top three scams were investment scams, dating and romance scams, and remote access scams where the victim is tricked

into giving remote access to their computer, phone or tablet only to have their private information stolen.

“A recent scam is the ‘Hi Mum’ scam, where the victim receives a text from someone impersonating a family member saying they’ve lost their phone and asking the victim for money,” she said. The Minister added scammers can respond and adapt quickly when their activity is exposed by rolling out a new scam.

Martin says he is available to run antiscam sessions with community groups and businesses and can be contacted directly on 0439 221 933.

SENIORS

Community

By Sonia Isaacs

MAINTAINING social connections is essential to our wellbeing, and for many of our Seniors having access to meaningful connections and companionship through engaging social

programs can become vital to happy aging. With social isolation and loneliness often identified as key areas of concerns for those in our community aged over 65, activities and outings that boost opportunities for social connection are prioritised by our local aged care support service providers.

Community based, not-for-profit organisation Glasshouse Country Care recently held a Client Feedback Day to find out what activities and outings clients would like to see featured as part of their long-running social support program. Currently the organisation offers clients a wide range of interesting and fun activities and outings that include weekly Hoy games, mystery bus tours, beach lunches, country drives and monthly themed sunset social drinks.

General Manager Clare Mullins said over the last few years the need to have access to social connections for many of their clients had become even more imperative.

“Anything we can do as an organisation to alleviate isolation and loneliness and provide our clients with an opportunity to build networks and connections with others is important to us. We found that especially after COVID, people had been a bit fearful of socialising again in the community, so it’s been lovely to see our

clients returning to enjoying outings and activities,” said Clare.

Glasshouse Country Care operate three buses that service a client pickup and drop off footprint that takes in the areas from Beerburrum to Maleny, Peachester to Palmview and Mooloolah Valley. Some activities such as HOY and the monthly ‘sunset socials’ are held at the organisation’s day centre at Beerwah, with other activities such as visits to Eumundi Markets, coastal boat cruises, and cafes and restaurants are organised across the coast where clients can choose to drive themselves to participate, or opt to be picked up and dropped off home by the dedicated bus service.

“Our monthly sunset social afternoons are lovely events that both our staff and clients enjoy. Weather permitting, we sit

outside and enjoy a glass of wine, cheese, and nibbles together, chat and catch up. It’s an easy way to socialise in a relaxed way that many of our clients used to enjoy in their younger years – they can meet others, have a few drinks, and be dropped back home afterwards - we always have great fun!” said Clare.

One of the new program ideas that has emerged from the Client Feedback Day last month is the plan to launch a Seniors Local Community Forum over the coming months. Clare said that the forum, once established would be a community-led collaboration with Glasshouse Country Care to not only help improve their services, but also to assist local seniors set up a peer support group that could address issues they might be facing in the local community such as concerns around

accessibility at a local business, or ways to improve services for Seniors in both the local and wider area. Clare said the forum is something Glasshouse Country Care are keen to get off the ground and launch early in 2023.

“We would like to support the voice of our local seniors, we could provide the momentum for the idea, the facility and administration support and we welcome interest from our local community members and Seniors over 65 to get involved,” said Clare.

If you would like to register your interest in joining the Seniors Local Community Forum, or if you would like more information about services, activities, and outings please contact Glasshouse Country Care on 5494 6948 or visit https:// www.ghcare.org.au/supportservices

Last year’s ‘Spooky themed’ October Sunset Social event. Day Centre Christmas themed event. Eumundi Market visit.

Dr Sheelagh Buttanshaw

MBBS, Dip (Child Health)

Dr Buttanshaw grew up in Ireland and the UK where she graduated from Leicester University in 2007. After completing her medical degree she worked in hospital medicine in the UK and Sydney. In 2013, Dr Buttanshaw and her family moved to Maleny, where she began her general practice training. In her spare time she enjoys socialising with friends, walking and spending time at the beach.

Dr Charlotte Dobson MBBS, FACRRM

Dr Dobson graduated from Cardiff University (UK) in 2015, and emigrated to Australia in 2017. She relocated to rural NSW to undertake her GP training through ACRRM, where she worked in both General Practice and in the local Hospital and Emergency Department. She completed her Fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) in 2022.

Dr Michelle Johnston

BMed, FRACGP

Dr Johnston has worked in Maleny and Montville for the past 20 years and enjoys providing long term family medicine, focussing on the whole person. She has an interest in preventive health checks, women’s health, family health and aged care. She obtained her fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in 2001 and is an examiner for GPs in training. She also works at the Sunshine Coast University hospital.

Dr Wayne Lee MBBS, BSc, MBiotech, EMCert, FRACGP

Dr Wayne Lee joined the practice in 2021. Wayne is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). He has also completed the Emergency Medicine Certificate (EMC) through the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). He is currently working towards a Certificate of Musculoskeletal Medicine through the Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine (AAMM).

Dr Dashiell Strebel Bsc(Hons) MBBS FACRRM

Born in South Africa, Dr Strebel studied medicine in the UK where he worked for several years before moving to Australia. He completed his GP training in rural NSW where he worked in office general practice and in the local hospital doing in-patient and emergency medicine. He values the diversity of general practice and enjoys seeing the full range of GP presentations Outside of work Dashiell enjoys cycling, running and camping trips.

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Dr Talisha Condon

FRACGP, MD, BSc, SCHP

Dr Condon completed her medical degree at Flinders University. Graduating in 2016, she returned home to the Sunshine Coast for her intern and residency years. Dr Condon spent several years working and training as a rural GP in Dalby and Stanthorpe, and obtained Fellowship with the RACGP in 2021. Outside of work, Talisha enjoys hiking, camping, water sports, exercise, and spending time with family and friends

Dr Christelle Greeff MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Greeff qualified in Pretoria, South Africa, graduating from her medical studies in 1996. She has been practicing in general practice in Queensland for many years and is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Dr Greeff has a particular interest in lifestyle medicine, preventative health & diabetes management, women’s health, palliative care and also offers venesections.

Dr Edwin Kruys MD, FRACGP

Dr Kruys has been a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2008. He did his GP training in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and has worked in many rural and remote parts of Australia, including Cooktown and Geraldton. He holds a management role at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Edwin is the Medical Coordinator at Ochre Medical Centre Maleny.

Dr Anita Manger MBBS, BPharm, DCH, FRACGP

Dr Anita Manger completed her medical degree at Flinders University in Adelaide in 2014. Dr Manger enjoys all domains of General Practice and caring for patients holistically across their lifespan, and believes good communication is an important part of this. She has special interests in lifestyle medicine, women’s health and paediatrics, and has completed a Diploma in Child Health through the University of Sydney in 2017.

Dr David Whish MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Whish graduated from the University of Queensland in 1979. He went on to work in a number of roles within the hospital system and in general practice, both in various Queensland medical centres and abroad in the UK. Since 1990, he has worked as a self-employed associate owner of the Goodna Medical Centre. In his spare time, Dr Whish enjoys playing golf, bushwalking, music and reading.

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Beerwah shows it’s all heart Senior Citizens

A RECENT Tuesday meeting was well attended, as we also welcomed new members.

Our next function is with Pine Rivers Seniors having the day with us on 25th October.

Morning tea, lunch, many raffles, stalls, entertainment and Hoy are on the fun agenda.

Seniors, please ‘keep the date’ for our Annual Morning Tea for all seniors who may wish to attend this fun and free event. The tentative date is 25th April 2023 (to be confirmed).

We welcome new members to our monthly meetings, the second Tuesday of each month, at 9 am.

Chantelle and Dianne

A GORGEOUS Spring day greeted hundreds of people to the Beerwah Heart Community Day on Saturday, October 15.

“I’m so pleased that this hub is getting

such good use from the community,” Caloundra MP Jason Hunt said.

“Well done everyone, events like this bring us all together and show case our amazing community groups.”

Fun, friendly and Festuri

Browse the many local artisan, community, business and educational stalls while enjoying the sweet sounds of roaming musicians. Check out the workshop zone and art-makers space at the children’s carnival, featuring an outdoor rock climbing wall. Make your way around the food stalls bringing together your own unique picnic, from seafood, to Mexican, to German sausages (plus more) and enjoy watching global world music and cultural dance on the main stage throughout the day.

To be in with a chance to win a mystery prize valued at $300, all you have to do is like the Festuri Multicultural Celebrations Facebook page, tag three friends in the Facebook event and share (don’t forget to register for your ticket). Winners will be drawn on the day of the festival and will need to be present.

For more information and to register for your free ticket, which includes a colour-in image and pencils for the kids and entry into the draw to receive a Festuri t-shirt and hat, visit www.festuri.org.au

BEERWAH, get ready for colour, food, music and dance… Festuri is coming to the Hinterland for the first time!

Capturing and celebrating the essence of many nations coming together as one global community, Festuri offers the community a place to come together and celebrate the myriad of diversity through music and dance.

This colourful family-friendly festival, sponsored by the Queensland Government, will take over the Beerwah Sportsground from 10am – 6pm on Saturday October 29, with event organisers eager to bring the community together to celebrate and value our cultural and linguistic diversity.

President - Judy Jurek with only some of the raffle prizes due to be raffled

Eddy and Rick from the Men’s Shed Heart Community Day was a great success.Marie and GretaGill and Meri

Fairview open house

What could be more welcoming to any visitor than a beautiful farmhouse built by hand? Delightful “Fairview”, as Maleny’s only State Heritage listed property, has been a focal point for family gatherings throughout its history – ever since Emily and JR Pattemore proudly moved into their new home in 1908. Lovingly built for them by their sons William, Ernest, Stan and Albert, Fairview is open to the public this Saturday, 22nd October from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, as part of the 2022 Sunshine Coast Open House Event that sees 28 different houses and properties open to the public across the Sunshine Coast. Fairview (also known as Pattemore House) has seen the families of Fairview gather together for birthdays, Christmas, celebrations and school holiday breaks, from the Pattemores at the turn of the century to the the last dairying family to live and work there, the Armstrongs, who

left in 1995. Now owned by Council, and managed by volunteer group the Friends of Pattemore House means welcoming people to enjoy the charm of Fairview is a tradition that still continues. The Friends invite you to experience the wonderful family stories through the eras and the history behind the building of Fairview via the unique displays they have crafted within its elegant white beech walls. Starting with an early selector mapping display, photos, oral recordings, films and soundscapes recreate a visitor experience like no other on the Sunshine Coast.

From the family descendants who simply love coming home, local history buffs, visitors from the coast, Brisbane and interstate holiday makers – all are invited to enjoy the comforting and homely charm that is Fairview this Saturday when the property will once again be open to the public. And of course

what would such a trip be without taking in a delicious home-made morning or afternoon tea from its wide sunny verandas overlooking the beautiful restored heritage gardens? Admission is free for this special event. Fairview 15, Porters Lane, North Maleny.

Show shines light on loss and remembrance

IN an intimate evening of music and archival art, a songwriter and a cellist weave moving tributes and stories to acknowledge loss. The event will take place at Eudlo Hall on Saturday November 5.

The artists wonder out loud what it is to remember well, and to honour the gifts we carry from those who are no longer present.

Emerging from the shadows of a global pandemic too, many have been denied access to important rituals of death because they have not been able to travel

to attend funerals or sit at the bedside of dying loved ones. The pandemic has limited avenues of collective mourning and changed the way we say goodbye. ‘Somewhere in the Light’ aims to hold space for losses that have not been able to be publicly acknowledged because of lockdowns, restrictions, mandates and border closures.

Audience members will be invited into a space of rest, silence and contemplation. There will be light refreshments after the event and a gentle invitation to share remembrances in a participatory artwork.

Producer Mira Chorik said, “From previous events, the most common audience feedback is how connected to others it makes them feel and how unusual this space is… that it can be hard to talk about loss without feeling like a burden and that opportunities to listen deeply are rare.

“People express gratitude for a gentle space of sadness held without solutions being presented: just silent archival art, real stories and songs that came from loss.” the-light

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Contributed by the Friends of Pattemore House

Above: the Pattemores gather in 1939 and (right) the Armstrongs in 1975 at Fairview

YOU SAID IT

Yet another volcano eruption

Just as a foot note to my article of erupting Volcano’s and CO2 emissions in Last weeks “You said It”.

You may or may not be aware that Mt Stromboli off the coast of Sicily erupted again on Sunday afternoon, so there goes yet another several more years of your totally insignificant efforts to control this beast called CO2 down the Shute.

And incidentally, you also may, or may not be aware, Mt. Stromboli has been active for over 2000 years, and has been erupting almost continuously since 1932, and as recently as 28 August 2019, an explosive eruption sent a pyroclastic flow down the volcano’s northern flank.

The resulting ash column from this eruption reached a height of 6,600ft, so how do all climate change alarmists think you’re going to control the CO2 emissions that eruption alone spewed into the atmosphere.

Closing down coal fired power stations and spending billions of tax payers dollars on Wind Turbines won’t do it.

Renewable Energy –The Future

Mr Hopley has a fine grasp of alternate and cherry picked facts in his letter of October 11.

He also seems to think that every time the sun goes down candles will have to be used to light our way through the night should coal-fired power stations close.

Well, Mr Hopley, within a few short years you will be able to witness, at first

hand, what happens when coal-fired power stations close.

The Federal and State governments and electricity producers all over Australia have embraced renewable energy as the way forward for our country. Within the next ten to 15years, Australia will be a renewable energy superpower and coalfired power stations will be history.

In a single hour, the amount of power from the sun that strikes the Earth is more than the entire world consumes in an year.

All we have to do is capture it and store it. It has been calculated that to provide the entire power needs for Australia, approximately 1,000 square kilometres of solar panels, about half the area of the Sunshine Coast.

That does not include wind turbines or more recently, successful ocean wave generation technology.

The International Energy Agency

annually on research and development of renewable technology development.

One billion dollars is spent on coal R&D, and this is largely about perpetuating the myth of clean coal or CCS.

Mr Hopley is also wrong about re-opening coal-fired power stations in Europe, they were never closed in Germany and Denmark, for example.

The decision was taken because of the Russian war to delay the de-commissioning of these old plants, but at the same time, bring forward the coal phase-out date from 2038 to 2030, accelerating the switch to clean energy.

The answer to your question, will wind and sun be enough, is therefore yes.

Perhaps not today, but within a decade, Australia will rely on renewable energy for the majority of its energy needs, and our reduced electricity bills will reflect that truth.

Ken Dyer Landsborough

Where there’s smoke

The green waste bins were implemented by the Sunshine Coast Council to primarily to benefit the management of their landfill costs and the dumping of invasive plants along roadways and waste ground.

However, these bins don’t serve to address the larger environmental problems that are increasing in frequency in the Hinterland. For those of us who live in Landsborough (for example) the amount of green waste burning increases every year as “tree changers” build, randomly remove trees and burn everything smaller than the tree’s trunk in large, smoky, unmanaged fires without the required burning permits. The fires are dangerously uncontrolled, the thick smoke is dangerous for anyone trying to breath and contributes to further environmental destruction.

These fires are started and burn throughout the weekend – often in heavy wind and during fire season.

People know it is “safe” to burn green waste/ building trash since bylaws enforcement stops from 4pm Friday until 9am Monday.

The fact that building permits are not required to add several additional homes on small acreage means that mature trees are removed without a permit, the “trash” is burned also without a permit, and endless random tree loss and air pollution is permitted.

From where I sit, the green bins don’t convince me of the Council’s environmental credentials.

Judi Tompkins Landsborough

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House

Queensland Mental Health Week

IT was Mental Health Week in Queensland last week and this year’s theme was ‘Awareness, Belonging, Connection’. This theme was chosen to reflect the importance of understanding our own mental wellbeing and some of the important factors that we rely on to boost it. Remember to look out for your mates, learn about mental health and wellbeing, and, if you need, find the services, supports and social networks that help foster mentally healthy practices.

Maleny-Kenilworth Road Petition

Are you concerned about the poor maintenance of the road seal/verges of Maleny-Kenilworth Road? Particularly between the Maleny township and Curramore Road?

Please sign our e-petition calling on the Government to provide for the planning and delivery of a program of road

widening and sight line improvements, as well as significantly increased vegetation management. Head to https://www. parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-theAssembly/Petitions/Current-EPetitions to find and sign the petition.

DV Safe Phone Box

I am proud to announce that my office in Maleny is now a DV Safe Phone drop off point. In situations of domestic violence, a victim’s mobile phone is usually the first thing to be taken or smashed, and it’s often the only line they have to the outside world.

If you have an old phone you no longer need, please consider dropping it in so I can send it on to DV Safe Phone to distribute to victims in need.

The phones then become part of an individuals ‘safe’ or ‘escape’ plan, offering a lifeline to call for help when it is needed most.

with Winston Johnston Division 5 - Sunshine Coast Council

Calling all Sunshine Coast community groups!

Does your community organisation need funding to help make something great happen? Make it a reality with support from Council’s Community Grants Program. Minor Grants of up to $2000 are available for community groups to deliver projects, events and activities that provide community benefit. The current round closes on Monday, October 31. Visit Council’s website to apply today.

Reseal program

The Division 5, 2022-23 road resurfacing and rehabilitation program has started which means you might start to notice pathways and roads being repaired. A range of roads in Maleny, Curramore, Conondale, Woombye, Witta, Palmwods, Hunchy, Bald Knob, Mooloolaba and Ilkley will undergo spray seal resurfacing, asphalt resurfacing, rehabilitation and

reconstruction works. These works are expected to be completed by Christmas (weather and site conditions permitting).

I have also submitted more than 40 roads and streets in Division 5 to be completed in the next financial year. Keep with roads…

Did you know our council crews have been busy improving our Division 5 road network between April and June 2022, with $4.4 million invested into rehabilitating and resurfacing 10.8 kilometres of local roads to improve community safety and connectivity!

Almost $23 million was invested on a total of 83.5 kilometres of roads across our region in the 2021–22 financial year –that’s 641,418m²!

This year’s completed works are also an increase of 29 kilometres on the prior year. What a great result, especially given the heavy rain and flooding we experienced earlier this year.

Peter Bowles

Glass House Mountains

Consequence

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, 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 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.

Sometimes we can feel like anything we

choices and behaviour.

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 aren’t the kings and queens of our own castle. That as we acknowledge God, 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.

When 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

follow Jesus and discover all He has for you.

Operation Christmas Child

Contributed by Joanne Rae

RECENTLY Glasshouse Country Baptist Church members have been busy filling shoebox gifts to support a global ministry, Operation Christmas Child, run by Samaritan’s Purse. This is a volunteer driven event where each year millions of shoebox gifts are distributed to children in over 100 countries. In 2021, 11million boxes journeyed to children in need of hope. The gifts are filled by people all over the world in order to share joy and be a blessing to others and to share the good news of Jesus Christ at Christmas.

GCBC members this year have packed 75 boxes, with the Primary GCC students contributing many more. Contributions and donations were provided by local businesses Deals and Dollars, KHub and Bargain Max and 100 reusable bags were

sewn by the ladies of the Busy Fingers craft group. It is simple to get involved and pack a shoebox. If you would like to be a blessing next year please contact GCBC at admin@gcbcq.org or 0400179601

Church celebrates Seniors Month

Contributed by Charles Russell

TO celebrate Queensland Seniors Month, the senior members of the Landsborough

representatives of the CWA who highlighted the work of the organisation in light of their 100th anniversary in Queensland. The attendees donated $250 to the Beerwah CWA. An awesome vegetarian buffet lunch followed. It was a great time of fun, food and fellowship and an excellent opportunity for the senior church members to meet other seniors in their community.

Glasshouse Country View Club

Contributed by Janet Kitchin

GLASSHOUSE Country View Club recently held their October outing and enjoyed a morning in Turner Park Beerwah.

members chose to sit and chat and others played a game or two. Brenda won the bocce and an enjoyable morning was had by all. Our lunch meeting will be held at 11am October 19 at Glasshouse Country RSL

at Reed Stree,t Glasshouse Mountains; our speaker will be Sandra Harding who will talk about her experiences in the education system.

Our club currently supports four Learning for Life students. Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of our events or would like to join our club should contact either Joy on 0457 413 651 or Janet on 0448 845 303. You can also visit our website on www.view.org.au or facebook.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Annette and Susan with the collected boxes

with Pastor Aaron Jackson Church on the Rise Beerwah

Ladies enjoying the morning in the park. Inset - Brenda wins the bocce.

Fairvew Open House

Time: 10am-4pm, Saturday, October 22

Where: 15 Porter’s Lane, Maleny

Oct 22

Info: What could be more welcoming to any visitor than a beautiful farmhouse built by hand? Maleny’s only state heritage listed building, Fairview, is open to the public this Saturday, 22nd October from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, as part of the 2022 Sunshine Coast Open House Event that sees 28 different houses and properties open to the public across the Sunshine Coast.

Peachester Heritage Centre

Time: 10am-2pm, Sunday, October 23

Where: Peachester Hall

Info: Come along and check out the wonderful hinterland history displayed a the Peachester Heritage Centre. The exhibition “A Woman’s Work…” is new this year, and also celebrates the centenary of QCWA. Popular permanent displays includes Jim Hall’s whittling creations, the world-famous weather forecaster, Inigo Jones, timber history and an Anzac gallery. Entry $5. Children free

Maleny Rotary golf charity day

Time: From 8am Friday, October 28

Where: Maleny Golf Course

Oct 28

Info: The Rotary Club of Maleny are holding their golf day in support of local project Homeless in Maleny, and RAWCS project Support for Ukraine. Breakfast with tea and coffee provided from 7.30am with a shotgun start at 9am, followed by an 18 hole 4 ball ambrose play. Lunch provide with tea and coffee with drinks available. Grab your team of four for your chance to win one of three major prizes! Contact Jeff Cornfoot at cornfootjeff@gmail.com for enquiries.

WHAT'S ON

Peachester Church Centenary

Time: 3pm Sunday, Oct 30

Where: Peachester Community Church

HinterWonderLand

Oct 30

Info: The Peachester Community Hall and History Committee are hosting an event to celebrate the centenary of the Peachester Community Church. The Peachester Methodist (later Uniting) Church was opened in December 1922. It became part of the Hall complex in 2017. On Otober 30, the church will be open from 3pm for visitors to view a display of historical photographs and memorabilia.

Mooloolah Night Market

Time: 4-9pm, Saturday Nov 5

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, Bray Road Info: Mooloolah Night Market

Time: From 1pm, Saturday November 12

Where: Simpson Street, Beerwah Info: It takes a village to build a Street Party! Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce and Jack Rabbit Events are proud to present HINTERWONDERLAND Street Party Beerwah 2022. Join in the fun on Saturday, November 12 for live music, eat street, artisan markets, business and community showcase, family entertainment and rides for the kids. It’ll be a fantastic celebration of all things Glasshouse Country!

CACA November Fair

Nov 5

Come along and enjoy the first ever Mooloolah Night Market, held at the Mooloolah Public Hall. It’ll be a great evening the whole family can enjoy, with stalls, food trucks, and entertainment. Hot and cold gluten free products will also be on sale. Enjoy the great stall holders showcasing a range art, jewellery, craft, produce, sweet treats and more, under the stars!

Somewhere in the Light

Time: 7-9pm, Sat Nov 5

Time: 9am-4pm Sat & 10am-2pm Sun November 12-13

Where: 5 North Street, Caloundra

Nov 12-13

Info: Caloundra Arts Centre Association are holding their November Fair showcasing wonderful artworks, beautiful pottery, handmade unique bags, decorated pillows, stunning quilts, jewellery and artisan woodwork to name a few as well as plenty of lovely plants and a variety of books. There’ll be scones, sandwiches, cakes and BBQ, along with live music and a huge Xmas Hamper Raffle and Money Tree.

Outspoken with Heather Rose

Where: Eudlo Hall, Rosebed Street, Eudlo

Nov 5

Info: In an intimate evening of music and archival art, a songwriter and a cellist weave moving tributes and stories to acknowledge loss.

The event will take place at Eudlo Hall on Saturday November 5. The artists wonder out loud what it is to remember well, and to honour the gifts we carry from those who are no longer present. Bookings can be made at https://events.humanitix.com/somewhere-in-the-light

Time: 6 for 6.30pm, Tuesday, Nov 15

Where: Maleny Communit Centre

Info: Heather Rose, the award-winning

author of Bruny and The Museum of Modern Love, is coming to Maleny for Outspoken in November. She’ll be talking about her new memoir, nothing bad ever happens here. Tuesday 15th November 6 for 6.30

Nov 15 Festuri Festival

Time: 10am-6pm, Saturday October 29

Where: Beerwah Sportsground

Oct 29

Info: Festuri is hosting a free and family friendly colourful world celebration in a totally new location. Welcome to the Beerwah Sportsground! You will have a feast of the senses with International food, as well as sensational music and dance performances. Capturing the essence of many nations coming together as one global community, right here on our doorstep, Festuri offers a place for Sunshine Coast, Hinterland, and out of town people to come together to celebrate the myriad diversity of the world music and dance. festuri.org.au

Maleny Handmade Markets

Time: Friday 10am-3pm, Sat & Sun 9am-3pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Info: Maleny Handmade & Artisan Markets

Tickets $25 and $18 for students, available from www. outspokenmaleny.com

Nov 11-13

The Maleny Handmade Markets are back! The community centre will be packed to the rafters with the talents of our local artistans. Browse all things handmade, unique and quirky and meet the friendly creative artists. Find something to suit your personality or buy a gift or simply take something home with you that is handmade in Maleny and surrounding areas.

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Your slice of the Beerwah Lifestyle

A peaceful lifestyle only three minutes to Maleny

space for the whole family, offering an ideal blend of spaciousness and convenience. With easy access to surrounding amenities, this property is suitable for a wide range of buyers looking for their own slice of the Beerwah lifestyle.

Inside, an open-plan modern kitchen includes a wealth of storage and plenty of benchtop space that flows into a combined living and dining area with split-system air conditioning. Beyond lies a low-maintenance lawn that comfortably rings the rear of the property, fully fenced to ensure privacy. This home offers five bedrooms and two bathrooms in a refreshingly modern glass and tile style,

located in the backyard.

Tucked away on a 660m2 block, this is a fantastic family home in the popular and sought-after location of Beerwah.

It’s all about lifestyle here with the beautiful centre of Beerwah just moments away. Shops, cafes, and pavement restaurants come alive throughout the day with a wonderful vibe. Top schools and the train station are close by and the stunning shores of the Sunshine Coast are just a short 25 minute drive away.

Contact Tamara Hazelden on 0423 766 763 or email her on tamara.hazeldon@freedomproperty.com.au

THIS very well-presented single level home, at 1 Gibson Avenue, Maleny, sits perfectly on its fully landscaped and very productive 3676m2 block. Just a short 3km from the vibrant main street of Maleny in a very peaceful street it offers fantastic connection to community and all amenities.

Boasting a light, bright kitchen with practical storage and footprint, there’ll be plenty of room to gather with family and friends. With four bedrooms and a separate lounge and study, there is enviable living space for the growing family; parents will revel in the master with en suite. Offering a neutral palette throughout, here is the chance to bring your design plans and make this home your own.

Outside offers a spacious, covered entertaining area with great connection to the inside through large sliding doors off the living area. Easy care gardens create privacy on this corner block, and with an orchard and veggie gardens in place, gardeners will be in their absolute element. A 7.4m x 9m garage with workshop space completes the ideal family home.

With the potential to add a second dwelling on this block, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Price guide $995,000.

Contact Jess Luthje, from Maleny & Hinterland Real Estate, on 0438 616 064 or jess@malenyrealestate.com

New role for local agent at Maleny Realty

GEOFF and Katie Wells from Maleny Realty would like to warmly welcome local agent, Jason Bartholomew to their team.

Jason brings a vast wealth of commercial and residential experience to the table. With local knowledge, this is where Jason takes the lead, advising his clients on potential growth and the history of the area. He should know he has lived in the area since he was a teenager.

Jason’s background, like most of us, didn’t start in real estate, in fact his

background is in sales and marketing working in the agriculture/farming and transport industries.

In 2009 Jason introduced to Maleny two separate businesses, motorcycle retail and motorcycle accessories which ran successfully until he sold them in 2016.

His real estate experience stretches from vacant land to commercial sites, townhouses to luxury homes and everything in between. Jason is a trusted advisor to many long-term clients who

consistently seek Jason to represent them to buy and sell hinterland properties.

Jason loves what he does and likes to look at the ‘bigger picture’ without neglecting attention to detail. He recognises the importance of planning, adapting, and being present in the moment, an important advantage to have in real estate in the current market.

If you are looking to buy, sell or just need advice, call Jason at Maleny Realty on 0429 771 229 today.

LIfESTYLE RETREAT LIkE No oTHER...

Tucked away in the lush rolling countryside of the magnificent Mary Valley, backing onto Conondale National Park, is 317 Booloumba Creek Road, Cambroon - a 60.78-hectare property in verdant hinterland with stunning views. A former lifestyle retreat, the property has a custom-designed north facing residence, separate caretaker’s residence, and five ensuited cabins. Has been used in past as a retreat - infrastructure in place. Genuine possibilities for passive & active income streams, could also just suit buyers seeking a ‘green’ lifestyle. Private setting, en route to glorious Booloumba Creek, just 13 minutes drive to the historic village of Kenilworth and a 35 minute drive to Maleny. A world class opportunity with a multitude of possibilities. Contact Jason today on 0429 771 229 to arrange a private inspection.

PRICE BY APPLICATIoN

Agent - Jason Bartholomew 0429 771 229 317 Booloumba Creek Rd, Cambroon malenyrealty.com.au/21074853

CHARMING EASTSIDE MALENY

Set on ½ acre and situated in a secluded, sought after Maleny location only 10 mins from town centre, this home is perfect for a family, retirees or investors! A welcoming open plan

functionally designed

layout offers additional features including a separate, generous living area, sunroom and outdoor undercover area. The master bedroom has a personal walk-in robe and ensuite. Outside there is a two car garage plus workshop, two car carport and easy care grounds. A lovely package awaiting your inspection!

Geoff today on 0418 787 060.

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Exclusive Agent - Geoff Wells 0418 787 060 34 Mary Cairncross Ave, Maleny malenyrealty.com.au/21021575

67 ACRES of PASTuRE - PRICE REDuCED

A picturesque location with Mary River Frontage.

Gently undulating to level pasture with deep sandy loam soils plus Scrubby Creek runs through the property with lots of birds and other wildlife.

Complete with Stockyards - Lockup container and Shade shed.

Fully fenced into 4 paddocks with stock water troughs supplied from tanks. Easy managed to run 20 head of Breeders plus progeny. And ready for you to build your new home on the council-approved home site. Midway between Maleny (20 minutes) and Rural Township of Kenilworth.

Peaceful Rural Living close to all amenities. To view call Geoff Wells 0418787060.

Great trees for Glasshouse Country

HAVE you noticed some of the wonderful trees flowering at the moment?

We are truly lucky that years ago people had the foresight to plant some lovely specimen trees which we can enjoy today and for years to come.

But what if they didn’t plant them – what if they had planted something small and compact? How much hotter would our backyards, parks and streets be without their shade? How bland would our landscapes be without their burst of colour or grandeur of form?How lost would our wildlife be without their flowers, fruits and foliage to feed upon, or branches to nest within?

We should be truly thankful to our forebears for their efforts. But what will we leave our ancestors? What mark of beauty left by you in the landscape will be admired in 50 or a 100 year’s time?

The number of times I’ve heard ‘I’d like to plant something low growing, with pretty flowers that doesn’t need maintenance’ – which is all fine and dandy in small backyards, but those of us with some wider spaces should also be asking ‘What can I plant that will leave a mark for people to enjoy in years to come?’ So – ladies and gentleman – my challenge to you is ask not what your landscape can do for you, but what you an do for your landscape (apologies to JFK). My new crusade is: - if you have a large urban block, or a rural-residential or rural property, for you to plant at least one legacy tree.

The common name can vary for this tree, but its scientific name is Schizolobium parahybum.

It is a towering straight trunked tree, branching high up into an umbrella of green, ferny foliage with a profusion of yellow, pea-shaped flowers in spring.

This fast-growing tree originates from Brazil and Mexico and grows to about 40m – a great specimen can be seen next to Steve Irwin Way just down from the Roys Road intersection.

The tree loses its large leaves in spring just before flowering occurs, making it a yellow beacon in the landscape. Growing tall and fairly open, it forms a wonderful upper level canopy without shading gardens below.

Bat night is a big success

THE 8th annual Australasian Bat Night was a great success with over 550 people attending throughout the event.

We had a great range of activities for families to be involved with – some illustrated in these images – batty felt brooches, clay flying foxes, screenprinted calico bags, paper lantern making, seed balls, batty jewellery and more.

People could also meet the dedicated bat carer team at Bat Rescue and learn more about the Sunshine Coast Council’s conservation program. We had a visit from Wildlife HQ with some cute and cuddly animals (sugar glider, koala and

possum) that are reliant on flying foxes and the role they play in pollinating forests – particularly eucalypt forests. Our mascot Frankie the Flying Fox also visited the crowds as well.

We had two very well attended guided walks to the local roost at Pecan Park by Jinibara songman BJ Murphy and ecologist Spencer Shaw.

The bats flew over on cue about 6pm during Clancy Hall’s Bat Chat before the outdoor cinema showing the classic movie Fern Gully.

Illawarra Flame Tree

I may be a bit biased – coming from Wollongong – but I think the Illawarra Flame Tree is one of the grandest looking trees around.

Not growing to an enormous height or width, it can even be grown nicely in a suburban backyard. However it does shed largish leaves all at the same time – great for making mulch and compost, a problem for pools and tidy-freaks (you know who you are).

But in spring, you are rewarded with a bright red explosion of small bell-shaped flowers. Even the small branches turn red.

As they flower at the same time as the Jacaranda, planting them both together will result in a magnificent show.

We’re in the middle of jacaranda flowering season, and what a spectacular it is. These spreading trees create wonderful summer shade and form a magical lilac ground cover when the flowers all begin to fall.

They tend to grow wider than they are tall, so give it plenty of sideways space.

They are native to Brazil and so are perfectly suited to our sub-tropical climate. Never prune them if possible, as it will spoil that wonderful umbrella shape they eventually grow into.

What would spring be like without

Above image by Annika Radu

Be prepared as natural disaster warning issued

NATURAL disasters impact thousands of Queenslanders every year.

Each disaster has lasting effects on people, their property and their possessions. Disasters can happen fast and without much warning.

This means that it is hard to react to a disaster if you have not planned for one.

People who get ready before a disaster will know what to do and have the things they need to act quickly and stay safe.

The best way to protect you and your family is to have a good plan.

It is important to understand your risk of natural disasters.

This means thinking about all the different extreme weather that might happen where you live and work.

Imagine how a natural disaster might impact the way you and your family live and move around your community.

By thinking about what might happen,

you can then make a plan to keep the family safe.

Use the Queensland Government’s Dangerous Weather Emergency Plan to get ready.

Natural disasters can often stop you being able to access shops to get food and medicines. They can also cause loss of electricity (power) and clean water. You may need to live with what you have at home for a few days before things go back to normal.

A part of being well prepared is having emergency supplies. The Government has a full guide on what to pack in your emergency kit (box) here: getready.qld. gov.au/get-prepared

Another part of preparing for disaster is making sure you have the right insurance.

The right insurance means you will be financially protected after a natural disaster.

Being prepared can save lives, save money and can speed up recovery.

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THE Sunshine Coast Orienteering club hosted the Mountain Bike Orienteering Queensland Championships on October 8 and 9 across the hinterland in various length races.

Event volunteer Susie Blissner said orienteering is fantastic, and although it isn’t hugely popular, it’s a great family friendly sport.

“We’ve got some competitors here today who are 10… but also right up to 70, and you can ride an e-bike if you want too, so it’s a sport for all age groups, which is absolutely inspiring,” she said.

Competitor Gavin Blissner said although both physical and mental strength are equally important, if you can’t orienteer it doesn’t matter how fast you can run or ride a bike.

“It’s a bit of both but better navigators will be the better rider any day… so it’s all about navigation… and getting the distance of the courses and scales of the maps right too,” he said.

“Never ever follow anyone because they could be going to a different checkpoint to you… because there will be multiple checkpoints and, in this course, we used some checkpoints twice.”

The sport is not as big as the Sunshine Coast Orienteering club would hope, but with the help of volunteers, Susie said it’s how they intend to grow the sport.

“Because we are such a small group, we take turns in volunteering, everyone gets roped into a job but by doing that we can keep the sport going,” she said.

There was an average of 48 competitors in each race, with the highest attendance being the long course race with 65 orienteers, with people from clubs from Newcastle to Yarra Valley.

Out of all the Sunshine Coast Orienteering club racers from all three events in their respective age groups, 13 came first, 10 came second, two came third and four came fourth.

The winners also won pineapples for their efforts, donated by Fullerton Farms in Elimbah.

It’s Oktoberfest at Maleny Bowls Club

THE Maleny Bowls club hosted their Oktoberfest-themed come and try day on October 16, with families and friends enjoying German music, sausages, and beer.

Games Director Alan Cook said there

about playing on Wednesday nights,” he said.

“It’s great to see people out there enjoying themselves.”

The Maleny Lions Club and the Maleny Rotary Club both helped out with the day

Bowlin’ through Southeast Queensland

THE Sunshine Coast bowls team have won the first ladies Over 60’s challenge against the Moreton Bay, Cunningham and Brisbane districts on October 5.

Among those who competed, Chris Freshwater and Barb Whitfield were picked from the Glasshouse Country Bowls Club to play in the Sunshine Coast district team.

The team also had players picked from the Kawana, Maroochy, Mooloolaba, Buderim and Coolum Bowls Clubs.

Ladies Glasshouse bowler Chris Freshwater said she was honoured to be picked for this new representative competition.

“It’s definitely a good feeling to

ladies have won over the last few weekstheir division five pennants team won and received their SCDLBA flag for the first time in the club’s history.

Chris said it was a great achievement for the two of them, particularly for the other less experienced bowlers in the team.

“It was good, there was a lot of ladies where it was the first time winning, and they were all really excited,” she said.

“We’ve never won the pennant flag in the Sunshine Coast district, the last time we won the pennant flag was a few years ago when we were a part of the Moreton Bay district.”

Besides the rest of the inhouse

Due to the U18 Women’s State Championships and torrential rain the season opening was postponed to

Secretary Karen Robe said the club has been busy with new registrations and sign on days and ‘come and try’ days, but said she was feeling positive for the coming

“It’s been a little bit crazy with the rain getting in the way of sign on and come and try days, but it’s not going too bad, we are getting lots of new registrations, which is great,” she said.

“Our intent this season was to increase our membership and get more people playing softball, but we are also just trying to get as much game time on the field as possible in this season.

“We even got a few new registrations from the U18 Women’s State

The club hosted the U18 Women’s State Championships on September 30 and October 1 and 2, which Karen said was a great opportunity to expand the exposure of the club.

“For us to be able to run those sorts of events, it’s nice to have small associations be able to showcase their grounds,” she said.

“Softball is still a minority sport, and a lot of people still don’t even know that softball is here and when we run these big events people realise there is softball here.

“It was an awesome weekend and we ended up not being short for volunteers, it was very successful.”

The Sunshine Coast Council have also confirmed the building of a new car park at the club as part of the local budget funding, which Karen joked they had been waiting on for about 15 years.

Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley DATE CLAIMER: WT AGM

Saturday 12 November

commencing at 12:30 at The Shed.

Friday 14 October: The Whistlers played at Mooloolaba against the Diamonds. Rain stopped and cleared for the day. Close sets all the way. It could have gone in any team’s direction but we couldn’t get the last point. Score was 32-40 games, 2-6 sets. Team was Donna Kuskopf, Brenda Warner, Paula Cudmore and Cincy Harris.

Congratulations to the Witta Wompoos for making it to the finals! Sunshine Coast Veterans finals featuring the Wompoos V Nambas will be held on Sunday 6 November at Washington St Nambour. Good luck Wompoos!

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501

Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au.

SPORT RESULTS

Range Croquet Club

Contributed by Ken Barker

LYNETTE Evans and Sally Adams came down to the lawn to play on Thursday against Wallace Roy and Kath Smith in a game of doubles; an entertaining one by the chatter heard through the camellias between lawns. Wallace and Kath won 8 -3. Nick Cram played Diane Horsman in a game of singles, winning 12 - 3. Donna Manning played Ken Barker She was just coming good when rain stopped play with the score 16 –8 to Ken.

On the weekend Donna partnered Lindsay David to come second behind Tom and Heather Knight in the Queensland mixed doubles at Toombul. They finished on 3 wins from 4 to be equal first but were second on nett points. Well done, Donna.

On Sunday Stuart Craig and Lynette played Wallace and Kath winning a cliff-hanger 9 –8. While attempting hoop 1 with Blue, Stuart “jammed”, leaving the position in the photograph, a conundrum for his opponent Wallace, the player of the yellow ball. Yellow must move. If left, Blue will make the hoop and leaving Yellow there to be used after that would be unwise. Wallace takes the aggressive line, shooting at Blue, though his approach is a trifle unorthodox. Lawn 2 was the stage for a three-player game

in which Diane, Nick and Ken competed. Ken had a lucky break towards the end of play with the result 14 to him, 8 to Nick and 6 to Diane.

Play days: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 2 pm for games to be arranged by 2.30. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days.

Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING OCTOBER 18

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

This week calls for compromise. Major pitfalls to watch out for are restlessness or family conflict. Also take care with finances. Leave nothing to chance and, if necessary, seek trusted advice. If all this sounds stressful, it doesn’t have to be. You can’t control other people’s grumpier moments, but you can control your own.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

Clutter can drain Scorpion energy. When you walk into a room or building, you have an instant reaction to it. The space can agitate or calm you. So stroll through your home or office, and notice how you feel. Mess can be a huge obstacle to the natural flow of energy, and energy is something you’ve lately lacked. This week, clear the trash.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Over time, you’ve learned that tolerance works well for you. But there are some situations that can still test your patience. What you should look out for this week are ego clashes. Clever Sagittarians will recognise there are no real winners in warfare. If love is on your mind, you should find the latter part of the week more amenable.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

Everyone has moments of doubt. The thoughts of “would have”, “could have” or “should have” can sometimes overpower your motivation and energy. You can’t change the past, Capricorn - but you can let go of old negativity. Remember the lessons learned but leave the dramatics behind. Be present. Stay present.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

It’s hard to know whether your irrepressible nature is endearing or irresponsible, but it seems you’re determined to take a proverbial leap of faith. Having staked a claim on better opportunities, you’re ready to prove your talents. This week, you have the ability to attract and win over any person or situation to your advantage.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

This week, keep an ear to the ground and your lips sealed. There’s some gossip happening, and it could be about you - so don’t be in a hurry to disclose your thoughts or secrets. Let others reveal their intentions first. Keep yourself at a safe distance from troublemakers and don’t expect others to live up to their promises.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Ariens have little cause for complaint - having learned a considerable amount from recent chaos. You become increasingly ambitious, and this kind of confidence can’t help but bring success. That said, if you take the time for some mischievous play - you just may have some fun too, and perhaps break a few rules along the way.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

It’s okay, Taurus. We know all about those deeper passions that hide beneath your sometimes overly-pragmatic veneer. Last week offered the chance to free up some of that hidden intensity, but many of you kept a handle on things. This week pushes even harder for inner desires to be set free. Such daring has been a long time coming.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

There’s much to be said for routine but, more recently, the same thing day-in day-out has merged into a blur of blandness. So this week’s hint of romance or a spark of inspiration or creativity arrive just in time. Throw yourself wholeheartedly into any new options on offer - it could truly be an introduction to a better lifestyle.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am

Our web address is: https:// rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

Cancers are known for their wistful ways. It’s fine to have the occasional daydream - but don’t let fantasy replace reality. A hard ask, I know. But in order not to be exploited, you really must be able to deal with the cold, hard facts of life - and there may be a few to contend with this week. Know who your true allies are.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

Seems that you’re sensitive to the slightest hint of criticism this week, Leo. Please don’t overreact to casual comments. No one is out to deliberately hurt you. And if you are feeling more vulnerable - let others know. At work, too, impatience could lead you astray. Don’t scatter energies, or you could end up exhausted.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

Virgos are known for their stubborn streak. And as compromise isn’t your top priority this week, expect some heated discussions. You’ve had a taste of freedom and want more. Though the planets counsel a degree of care, you want to throw caution to the wind. Just as well your cash supply looks plentiful - even if it is borrowed.

For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President)

Wallace lining up a difficult shot at Blue, Stuart adjudicating.

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