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FROM THE EDITOR A Colombian, Honduran, Bosnian, Italian and an Australian walk into a house…

It might sound like the start of sketchy joke, but that was how my weekend started, and stayed, as floodwaters rose and kept rising, keeping me and many more people unable to get home.

Before I knew it this unlikely group were welcome guests.

Our hosts then whipped up a feast of homemade lasagne, roast chicken and salad and before long, seven strangers were sitting around the dining table unexpectedly learning a little more about the wider world around us.

It’s a surreal moment when you thought you’d spend the weekend home with the family and instead find yourself sharing dinner with a guy who – before calling Australia home - escaped years of military terror in a war-torn city by

Mitch Gaynor secretly escaping through an 800-metre tunnel to safety and freedom.

(Apparently any lingering PTSD extended to hating lentils after two years of limited rations.)

But as guests we all agreed the generosity of our hosts was what made this strange weekend so memorable.

The record rainfall the region received has been one challenge on top of so many more recently, but through that gloom it’s heartening to know that people – strangers no less – think nothing of helping others in times of need. We forget that still happens and it’s great to be reminded.

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Fight for Ferny Forest heats up with petition and protest

By Mitch Gaynor A PETITION against the proposed logging of Ferny Forest has gained nearly 20,000 signatures with protesters planning to rally this fortnight against what they call the “environmental vandalism” of the area.

The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) announced in December that logging of up to 50 per cent of the 129-hectare region, known as both Ferny Forest and Beerwah State Forest, would soon begin.

The announcement has created community anger with two key groups – Save Ferny Forest and Save Beerwah State Forest – arguing it would lead to irreparable damage and destruction of the forest and animals and introduce pests and disease.

Other groups are backing intervention including the Sunshine Coast Environmental Council, which described the forest as an “increasingly rare refuge in

nature with its incredible conservation and habitat values for threatened species such as greater gliders, koalas, glossy black cockatoos and tusked frogs, and that was now under threat from imminent logging”.

Member for Caloundra, Jason Hunt, said he was opposed to the logging and had aired his concerns to Agricultural Minister Mark Furner.

“I’ve unambiguously said that I’m not in favour of the logging so they have my thoughts,” he said.

Bridgette Chilli Davis of the Chilli family, respected Traditional Owners of the area, has also urged an immediate stop to logging.

“This land is extremely important to the Kabi Kabi people... because it has habitat and is a wildlife corridor for many native animal species that are now not only vulnerable but endangered,” Bridgette wrote.

“This forest will contain song-lines, silcrete tools, scarred trees and protected trees.”

Target species include blackbutt, white stringybark, tallowwood, red mahogany, ironbark, flooded gum, turpentine and grey gum.

In a statement to GC&M News, a spokesperson for the DAF stated “in the case of Beerwah State Forest, no final decision has been made on harvest”.

The spokesperson said Ferny Forest had been identified as a site for selective native timber harvesting in 1874.

“In 1874, Beerwah State Forest was established as a

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Protesters are urging the government to ban the logging. reserve for state forest purposes, including selective native timber harvesting.”

Concerned resident Teena Chumbley said she feared that logging the area, which the state government deemed as core koala habitat, would not only introduce pests and disease, but decimate native animals.

Koalas were only last month reclassified by the federal government from vulnerable to endangered.

“This is basically managed extinction of the species,” Ms Chumbley said.

The DAF spokesperson said that the department had a process in place to identify and protect koalas.

“DAF has a comprehensive process in place to identify and protect koalas during any timber harvesting operations, including the use of koala spotters and koala detection dogs,” he said.

A protest is planned for March 4 from 4-6pm and will include live music from Human Trash Orchestra.

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Rules eased, kindness campaign launched, but vax rules are still a headache

By Jennifer Kent SUNSHINE Coast Council has joined forces with Sunshine Coast Hospital and local businesses to launch a new campaign promoting kindness in response to growing examples of abuse over covid rules.

The campaign comes after GC&M News (February 15 edition) exposed the aggression cafes had been copping over QR code check-ins and vaccine mandate rules from a covid-weary public.

The ‘It’s Cool to be Kind’ campaign is designed to support local businesses and industry doing it tough as the nation enters the third year of the

COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign preceeded an announcement by the state government that QR check-ins would end this month.

But sectors including hospitality will still be required to ask patrons to prove they have been vaccinated.

That prompted anger from one owner who said there were “no words” to describe the frustration of still having to police the public despite the population being well over 90 per cent vaccinated.

Glass House state MP Andrew Powell said he was “at a loss” by the rules.

“If you book a private venue there’s no restrictions, but if you walk into a cafe or restaurant there still is,” he said.

“The inconsistencies are unexplainable.”

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the kindness campaign was about encouraging a positive culture.

Unbranded videos, posters and marketing content aimed at generating community awareness of the importance and benefits of treating staff and others in the community with kindness and respect, will be available for everyone to use from the council website.

“We know times have been tough,

Cool to be Kind campaign launch - Roz White, Co-Owner and Operator of White’s IGA Group and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson but many workers who are copping abuse have been providing us with much needed goods and services since the COVID-19 pandemic began,” Mr Jamieson said.

“They roll up their sleeves to help customers, clients and patients, putting on a brave face, giving us a smile as they go about their work.

“Staff shortages and supply issues are having big impacts and ripple effects

across the region and country, and no business wants to inconvenience their customers. “But some problems are unavoidable and staff don’t deserve to be treated poorly by customers.”

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Dr Peter Gillies said : “We all have a role to play in keeping our community healthy and one way to do that is be kind to one another.”

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Beerwah town plan A NEW greenfield master-planned community is being considered for Beerwah East as the Sunshine Coast Council prepares to welcome more than 170,000 new residents to the region by 2041.

The council has unveiled its Planning Proposal 2041 and is in preliminary public consultation, with community feedback open until March 31.

Under its proposed vision, mixed-use development would be encouraged in areas including Beerwah East and Caloundra South. They would “showcase integrated, well-planned, transit-oriented and sustainable master planned development”.

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Massive potholes have opened up on Steve Irwin way following flooding that closed roads across the hinterland.

Motorists were being warned to take care when waters subsided with fearss if hit at speed they would cause damage to tyres and undercarriage.

Transport and Main Roads made the decision to close much of the road after the scale of the damage was revealed when flood waters subsided, but it is unknown how long repairs will take.

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Opportunity to get public transport moving

By Mitch Gaynor Community feedback is being sought on a new public transport strategy that aims to establish better connectivity across the Sunshine Coast.

More than 190,000 people are expected to move into the region over the next 20 years, requiring an extra 800,000 more trips by individuals each year.

For hinterland residents the “centre corridor” proposes a heavy rail link from Beerwah via the protected Caloundra and Maroochydore Corridor Options (CAMCOS). A new mass transit service between Caloundra and Maroochydore for shorter trips along the coast is also proposed.

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Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson welcomed the strategy and encouraged feedback.

Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt said engaging with the community on the draft strategy was essential.

“I know my community and Sunshine Coast residents more broadly, are passionate about their area and the infrastructure they need to get from a to b using public transport,” he said.

Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, said while the Sunshine Coast had been crying out for better public transport he would fight proposals to introduce Light Rail on the coastal strip. “We need heavy

rail from Beerwah, along the CAMCOS corridor through Caloundra and on to Kawana and Maroochydore; and we need that heavy rail to be supported by a significantly expanded, reliable and integrated network of bus services throughout the region,” he said.

“This approach would reduce congestion on the Bruce Highway and on gridlocked local roads like Nicklin Way, Caloundra Road and Kawana Way. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell, said while there was nothing new in the public transport plan, it at least gave a positive direction to the needs of the community.

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Sunshine Coast’s diversity showcased in latest tourism campaign

By Jennifer Kent VISIT Sunshine Coast (VSC) has launched a new tourism marketing campaign inviting visitors to ‘immerse yourself for real’ in a variety of experiences throughout the Sunshine Coast.

Targeting Brisbane and the surrounding drive market, the campaign showcases the diversity of experiences the Coast’s sub-regions including the Hinterland - has to offer, with the goal to drive bookings to local businesses during the region’s low and shoulder seasons: February-March and May-June.

With a key focus being to challenge Queenslanders to experience a different side of the Sunshine Coast, VSC CEO Matt Stoeckel said that the campaign “pieces together the places that make the Sunshine Coast so unique”.

“Visitors may come for our pristine beaches and Hinterland, but they stay because of the richness of experiences that make up the spaces in between and the people they meet along the way,” Mr Stoeckel said.

“This campaign will highlight those experiences people may not even realise we have to offer.”

Local Glasshouse Mountains businesswoman Lauren Brisbane of

QCamel applauded Visit Sunshine Coast on what it was doing to highlight our wonderful region. “Visit Sunshine Coast are fantastic at showcasing the Sunshine Coast and really getting it on the map,” Ms Brisbane said.

“For our business in particular, we have lots of people coming to the region, with most of our tours fully booked.

“People are loving experiencing and learning more about their backyard.”

The campaign features enticing images of the region’s hidden gems, including the picturesque Glass House Mountains, Lake Baroon, Kondalilla Falls, and Maleny’s iconic One Tree Hill.

Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast’s vice president Kelly Tilse said they’re very excited for the region to be showcased alongside the rest of the beautiful Sunshine Coast as part of

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“This campaign will reach thousands of tourists looking for a long awaited relaxing getaway and the Sunshine Coast and hinterland tick all their boxes,” said Ms Tilse.

“The ripple effect will be massive – with happy travellers come a much needed boost for our many local hinterland businesses.

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“What will make this campaign especially effective is its highly targeted approach, going after travellers who are already looking for a Sunshine Coast-style escape making it easier for us to convert holiday dreaming into solid bookings for our region,” he said.

This latest campaign dovetails the ‘Immerse yourself, for real’ aspirational campaign VSC recently launched back into interstate markets with the reopening of travel.

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Woodies won’t let cancellation stop show Maleny Men’s Shed to get a new... shed

By Mitch Gaynor WOODWORKERS are taking matters into their own hands after the official Maleny Wood Expo was cancelled for the third year running due to COVID. The Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild Inc (better known as the Woodies) is proposing to hold a small version at their premises on the same weekend the Maleny Wood Expo was due to be held, on the last weekenf of April.

A proposal would be put to the guild’s near 200 members this fortnight but it is understood approval is almost certain.

Committee member Peter Webb (pictured below) said it was important their event proceeded, saying the Woodies relied on the income from the expo to help meet running costs.

“It was disappointing that the expo was cancelled,” Peter said.

“It was understood why it was cancelled, we have to go with the flow, but it’s critical we try and make some income.”

Peter added the expo and the Santa’s Shop were the two main incomeearning periods for the Woodies and given the cancellation this year they were taking matters into their own hands.

“Those events really help with running costs for members,” he said.

The event would include demonstrations from expert woodworkers as well as plenty of items for sale including jewellery boxes, tables, bread and charcuterie boards.

Federal Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, with members of the Maleny Men’s Shed.

A NEW facility at the Maleny and District Men’s Shed is set to commence construction.

Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace turned the first sod ahead of a new shed at Maleny and District Men’s Shed on Tuesday, February 22.

The facility has been donated by the Australian Defence Force and previously used in Vietnam.

This new resource will allow the expansion of the Men’s Shed services into alternative clean activities such as leatherwork, lead lighting, cards and computers; as well as a breakout space for meals and information sessions.

The first turning of the sod comes as Men’s Shed’s on the Sunshine Coast are being urged to access funding.

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Records tumble as rain bomb hits home

By Mitch Gaynor GLASSHOUSE Country experienced its highest February rainfall total on record as more than half-a-metre of rain fell in just two days.

The region recorded 957mm for the month, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, easily eclipsing the 653.8mm received in 1972.

Most of the rain fell on Saturday February 26 and 27, with the BOM’s Beerburrum station recording 293.6mm and 320.8mm respectively.

Maleny officially recorded 811.6mm, including its wettest day on record of 267mm on the 26th.

Readers have contributed amazing images of the event, described as an “unrelenting rain bomb” by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, which struck the hinterland and broader south east.

The severity of the rain caught many people by surprise, including one truck,

which became trapped on a flooded road at Peachester and required swiftwater rescue teams to save the driver and a passenger.

The flooding caused significant damage to roads, with massive potholes making travel extremely dangerous when water subsided. Steve Irwin Way, which was partly opened on the 27th, was ultimately closed the following day.

Groups including the Glasshouse Country Community Development program said it was now preparing to help people in the clean-up, which would take some time.

GC&M News thanks readers for sharing their stories and pictures and hopes everyone stayed safe.

If you have any stories you would like to share or need any assistance with help in the clean-up, contact reception@gcnews.com.au.

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There’s nothing like getting into your finest work clothes to celebrate 40 years

IF YOU’RE going to celebrate 40 years in business, you might as well do it in style. That’s why Alf from A.K. Cabinets got dressed up for his business’s 40th year party in his finest work clothes.

Alf and Janet hosted a party with family, friends, past customers and associates to commemorate the special occasion. It’s a significant milestone to achieve 40 years in business.

Alf prides himself on producing stunning kitchens, bathrooms and bespoke furniture and still has the same passion for woodwork and cabinet making/joinery as he did when he first started back in 1982.

Alf started his business in Brisbane at a factory in Salisbury before moving to Cedarton (between Woodford and Peachester) at the turn of the millennium in 2000.

Alf and Janet have developed life-long friends along the way and have enjoyed the journey, including the highs and lows, during their adventure in business.

Congratulations to Alf and Janet on a wonderful career and happy 40th birthday to A.K. Cabinets!

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French film festival set to show at Maleny FOR many years, those within range of Maleny have been able to enjoy quality movies every second Saturday.

Currently, the ordinary program includes leading contenders for Academy Awards.

The program will be enhanced later this month by the ‘Flavours of France’ Festival, a special weekend of French films.

With one of its aims being to present ‘the best of world cinema’, Maleny Film Society screens movies from many countries. French films are especially popular with local audiences.

Festival director Andrew Wallace said that “looking back at our records over the last quarter century we find that we have screened at least a hundred French films and we felt it was time to celebrate France’s film industry.”

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The French do comedy especially well and that is perhaps the dominant flavour of the festival, with the emphasis on entertainment and enjoyment.

Two of the films are recent releases which should have particular appeal to anyone who cares about food and cultivating flowers.

Two others are highly-regarded films from 2002 and 2011, one an intriguing and quirky documentary, the other a brilliant comedy about the early days of cinema. A fifth film, the 1960 classic ‘Breathless’, can be seen by members only (due to special arrangements with the distributor).

There will be a display as well as bar service in the festival hub downstairs.

Festival passes can be purchased for $30 (members) and $50 (non-members) which is excellent value. Pass holders are invited to complimentary drinks and nibbles on the deck of the Community Centre prior to the first film on Friday evening. Tickets to individual films are available at the usual prices.

When: Friday March 25 to Sunday March 26 Where: Maleny Community Centre Book: Online (including non-members) at malenyfilmsociety.info or at Maleny Visitor Information Centre

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Indigenous Goannas leading the way for younger players AHEAD of this month’s Australian Indigenous Football tournament on the Sunshine Coast GC&M News caught up with star Goannas players, Samara Christmas and Kyren Walters, who are thrilled to be representing their culture and country.

Women’s Goanna and Indigenous Koalas player Samara Christmas has just recently been recruited to play for local team the BeeGees (Beerwah Glasshouse United Football Club) for the upcoming season.

The Sunshine Coast local has previously captained the women’s Indigenous Koalas and last year led the women’s Goannas team to the finals in their first ever tournament, the First Nations Cup. While she’s happy to pass on the captain’s hat this year, the talented player is eager to continue to play a leadership role in her teams.

“I enjoy taking on a mentorship role for younger players and to be able to help open up the scope for them to be seen is fantastic,” she said.

“A lot of the girls, especially the younger players coming through, haven’t had the opportunity to play in tournaments, so for them to be seen and tested is fantastic.

“These younger players are doing really well and it’s a great motivator for me as a player.”

Samara’s love of the sport began some twenty years ago as a six year old playing in a local boys team at a grassroots level. Spending most of her life on the coast, she played for various teams, before playing for an Indigenous women’s team in Brisbane. She eventually found herself back home, playing for the Sunshine Coast Goannas womens team.

“A few years ago Wayne [Alberts] contacted me about the Sunshine Coast Goannas,” she shared. “At the time I was still playing in Brisbane but I was so excited that my hometown had its own Indigenous team.

“Last year the team made it to the finals in their first tournament, the First Nations Cup – it was a really tough game but while we didn’t win, it was a great achievement.”

For Samara, being able to play and represent alongside others in the Indigenous teams and tournaments means a lot, so when the opportunity to play for an Indigenous team in her hometown presented itself, she jumped at the opportunity to be involved with the Sunshine Coast Goannas.

“For little kids to be able to see players representing – it gives them a goal and vision for their future,” said Samara, who as well as representing a number of teams, is a primary physical education teacher on the coast.

As for the upcoming tournament, Samara said she’s thrilled to be part of it, especially as it’s the first of its kind to be held on the coast.

“The Sunshine Coast is my backyard, it’s where I grew up, so to have the tournament held here is really exciting,” she said. “It means a lot for players that these tournaments are held and it’s a fantastic opportunity for some great players to be seen and tested.

“They really provide an opportunity and open the scope for their talent to be seen.”

As for her plans for the future, it’s a big year ahead for the newly recruited BeeGees player, who’s looking forward to being a guiding influence both on and off the pitch.

Making his National Premier League (NPL) debut at just 16 with Mackay’s Magpies Crusaders, the 20 year-old Goannas and Indigenousroos player Kyren Walters has recently made the move to the Sunshine Coast, calling Landsborough home.

Kyren has done three tours with the Australian Indigenousroos, having been a part of the team from the very beginning, which he counts as one of his sporting highlights. He played for Brisbane Indigenous club, the Brisbane Warrigals, before recently joining the Sunshine Coast Goannas.

“It’s great to be involved with the Goannas, and I feel a definite sense of pride being able to represent a coast team now that it’s home,” shared Kyren. “It’s definitely a great benefit now I’m living here.”

As for the upcoming Indigenous tournament, Kyren is thrilled to again be a part of the team, sharing that being able to represent his culture in the sport he loves means a lot to both him and his family.

“There’s a lot of pride in playing and representing both my country and my culture,” he said. “The opportunity to represent your mob, and be a figure to younger players means a lot.

“When little kids walk alongside you onto the field, it really feels as though you’ve made it and hope to be a big inspiration to them.”

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Duke of Edinburgh participants get scrubbing WITH scrubbing brush in hand, five enthusiastic young adults recently donned their gumboots and gloves undertaking the huge task of scrubbing headstones at Witta cemetery, as part of their Gold Award residential project for Duke of Edinburgh.

Maleny Blackall Range Duke of Edinburgh participants Hannah, Jasper and Callum were joined by Alexandra and Jack from Brisbane at the beginning of the year for a range of projects spread over five days in order for the participants to be awarded their badge and certificate.

Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club’s Judy Brodie said the project isn’t for the faint hearted.

“It must be planned and carried out by all participants to meet the criteria of living where you don’t normally live and with people whom you don’t normally

live, while you do five days of activities that you don’t normally do,” she said.

“Group dynamics is the key focus in their assessor’s report.”

Their work began with cleaning the old SES building at Maleny Showgrounds, ready for their stay, before heading to Witta Cemetery to scrub clean the headstones. The teens heard from third generation Witta resident, Lynda Burgess, whose local knowledge was keenly received.

“Her knowledge of the original Witta residents as well as the history of those now in the cemetery kept them involved and asking questions for well over an hour,” said Judy.

Judy explained that there has been a shortage of residential projects under COVID conditions, which has proved a major problem for a lot of Gold participants to complete their award.

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Celebrating a century of helping to sew the social fabric By Mitch Gaynor QUEENSLAND’S largest and most wide-spread women’s organisation, the QCWA, is celebrating its 100th year anniversary this year with a huge calendar of events to mark the occasion and recognise the incredible work of its members.

The organisation was formed in 1922 with the vision of seeing the women come together to support communities while celebrating their interests and forging friendships in a respectful and caring environment.

QCWA Beerwah President Debbie Ives said she was proud to see her organisation going strong in 2022 and bouncing back from Covid with a host of events in

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the year ahead including the return of monthly markets at the town green.

“We are so lucky to have a dynamic and caring group of members who all share in their passion to create a stronger sense of community,” Debbie said.

Last week GC&M news caught up with Beerwah members who were sewing kits for kids for children in South Pacific

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“Social connections are key to our branch’s philosophy to help each other, share skills, to connect and have fun,” Debbie said.

Among the centenary celebrations are a local photography contest (closing March 31) and Harmony Day (March 21) at My Dilly Bag, Forest Glen.

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Photographs will be depicted in a 1920s theme and launched in August.

Debbie said the organisation was keen to secure sponsorships to help make the calendar a success.

Props were also needed for the photo shoots with 1920s-style clothing, sewing machines and accessories, cookbooks, vintage wheelchairs and cameras required. The calendar will be launched with the Centenary Scone Festival on August 11.

The QCWA’s 100th anniversary launch is in Brisbane on March 30. Contact qcwabeerwah@gmail.com for details.

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Help Council create a new planning scheme Growing sustainably and preserving the things we love about the Sunshine Coast will take careful planning. Council is preparing a new planning scheme and you can help shape the future of our region and your local area by visiting Council’s website to have your say by 31 March.

Have you tried Council's $2 Flexilink transport services?

You can travel from Peachester to Beerwah or Conondale to Maleny for just $2 each way ($1 child/concession). Operating with a CovidSafe plan in place, the services operate three return daily services (Monday to Saturday). For bookings, call 1300 511 163.

You gotta be cool to be kind!

A kind word or action can change everyone’s day for the better. That’s why local businesses, Council and Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service have joined forces, launching a new campaign promoting kindness. It’s Cool to be Kind is designed to support local businesses and industry in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Download your free resources, such as video, posters and social media images, from Council’s website now.

CUSTOMER CONTACT sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Contact-Council 'Everyone belongs' on the Sunshine Coast Celebrate our vibrant and diverse region with Harmony Week in 2022 beginning 15 March. The festivities will showcase a colourful array of food, dance, culture, sport and more! For more information, search ‘Harmony Week’ on Council’s website.

Join in Ride2School Day Ride, scoot or skate to school on Friday 25 March for national Ride2School Day for your chance to win one of four bike shop vouchers valued at $500 (conditions apply). For more details and to register, head to Council’s website.

Does your community group 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. Visit Council's website to apply.

What will 2070 look like?

Don’t miss the latest exhibition on now at Caloundra Regional Gallery until 20 March. Dystopia/Utopia 2070 explores what the future may look like 50 years from now. You’ll find a diverse body of work along with extensive augmented reality, providing a deeper insight into each piece. Entry to the gallery is free and it’s open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am. For more information, visit Council's website.

One for the calendar

Peachester Garden Club welcomed visitors and members to their AGM where president Suella Lanceley spoke about highlights of the past year, thanking members for opening their gardens for our monthly gatherings.

There were lots of lively and informative discussion on many topics including planting by the moon, identification of plants and weeds, problem solving and the different types of tools that members favour.

The club welcomed in the new committee and thanked the outgoing committee. Following the general meeting, up for discussion were choosing gardens to visit this year, and a small committee was formed to bring along ideas for places to visit, excursions and events.

Special visitor, Denise Owen, presented Pam Innes with the Irene Owen trophy for winning the competition bench for 2021, with a score of 161 points. Congratulations Pam. Second place went to Suella

Denise Owen presenting Pam Innes with the Irene Owen trophy Lanceley on 127 points; third place to Trish Bradford on 108 points.

Flower of the month was Salvia and Suella had a good selection to show off.

A few members had some uncommon plants to show, a weed to be identified, some pest advice and the prolific germination of staghorns after all the rain.

The club will meet in the garden of Marie Conway on Thursday, March 17 at 9.30am for our next gathering. Please bring a chair, mug and small plate to share for morning tea. Visitors and new members always welcome. For more information phone 5496 9169.

Glasshouse Country View Club GLASSHOUSE Country View Club recently held their AGM/lunch meeting.

The AGM was chaired by guest Lynda Maxwell from Maroochydore View Club and a new committee were voted in.

New president Lynda Flanigan presented our new vice president Adrienne Holt with a plant to celebrate a recent big birthday (pictured right).

Our next outing will be held on Wednesday March 2 where we will visit the Community Art Gallery at Bribie Island for a tour of the gallery and morning tea. We will meet at the Beerwah Library car park at 9am for carpooling.

The club raises funds for The Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program in all their activities; 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

Watch Council's next Ordinary Meeting online - 24 March at 9am.

Calling all budding high school innovators The Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards are back again in 2022, with entries now open for high school students in Years 9 to 12 from across the Sunshine Coast region. The awards support students to develop business ideas that use innovation or technology in a new way to solve a community, environmental or business challenge and connect with industry mentors. Applications close 27 April.

Visit studysunshinecoast.com.au/innovationawards for more details and to apply.

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Peachester School welcomes 2022 leaders Teddy Bear’s picnic at GCC Contributed by Heather Dodwell PEACHESTER State School officially welcomed its 2022 school leaders in a special parade recently, with students, teachers, parents and special guests gathering for the occasion.

The morning saw the new leaders presented with their badges by principal Kim Fillery and MP Andrew Powell.

“This year the Year 6 Student Leaders will be participating in an in-house program, which will enhance every student’s unique leadership style as well as give them the skills to be successful leader,” Mrs Fillery explained.

“The program has been developed by our staff and captures what is important to the Peachester School community.

“This includes being able to talk in public, give votes of thanks and how to represent their peers in our community.”

Congratulations to the leaders; we wish them every success for the year ahead.

School Captains – Ashton Shaw and Darby Small Coochin House Captains – Cashius Hammill and Sienna Walter Stanley House Captains – Anna Hain and Ruby Roberts-Potter Library Captains – Sophie Holznagel and Violet Walters Enviro Captains – Harriet Moloney and Oscar Jones (absent)

LAST week was the first week of ‘big school’ for some of the newest members of the Glasshouse Christian College family. The preps invited a special furry friend to class for the day to help celebrate this milestone. Prep maroon was the “scouting party” and went exploring new areas of the college. They came across the perfect spot for a teddy bear’s picnic in the nature play area; picnic rugs were spread in the shade and then it was time for stories and a treat. The students nibbled on Tiny Teddy biscuits with our teddies while enjoying our picnic in the shade of the Advertisement gum trees.

Soon after, prep white made their way Advertisementto the picnic spot and had the same lovely time with their teacher and Advertisement teaching assistant. Prep white went on a Advertisement fun adventure going the long way around Advertisement and even sang “going on a bear hunt’” as 2022 Peachester School leaders with MP Andrew Powell and principal Kim Fillery

Prep maroon loved celebrating their furry friends on a special picnic they walked to their picnic. The teddies thought it was lovely, especially sharing Tiny Teddy biscuits. When they were back in class, prep white did some special drawings of a teddy bear.

Prep green also had fun with the song “going on a bear hunt”. Their special time with teddy was within the Prep area, where the teachers had prepared a wonderful obstacle course adventure where the class had to navigate the obstacles (swishing through ‘snow’ in the tunnel) as they acted out the song.

They were searching for the teddies that were hiding, with their cardboard binoculars, and had to check them off their lists when they were found.

We thought our teddies would be very tired after their big day at school and we heard they slept very well when they got home. What a fabulous first week of prep at Glasshouse Christian College.

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These are the amazing people in your neighbourhood that exceeded any expectation I had of what the history of the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre would look like,” Ian said, adding he hoped the past efforts of members would provide some guidance for future volunteers.

“We are temporary custodians of the aspirations of the entire community,” he said.

“It will be fascinating to see how the centre evolves.”

Author and historian Neil Byrne said he was initially unsure about taking on the project, asking “why me?” but rapidly became absorbed in the Centre’s history.

“I liked the idea that the Neighbourhood Centre was an organic thing and shaped itself according to the needs of the community,” he said.

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Thirty years ago those needs were all too evident and while the book dives into the history of the MNC, it traverses the deep and sometimes disturbing social history of Maleny and the Blackall Ranges.

The book recalled that today’s ‘Magical’ Maleny had left scores of victims in its wake.

“Isolated elderly couples living on family farms valued too highly to access government assistance, low wage earners slipping further and further into debt and the town’s invisible homeless,” Neil wrote of Maleny 30 years ago.

Among the issues a particular “violent death buy suicide” of a school student prompted deep soul searching among residents, and resulted in a packed public meeting from which emerged concerns about youth issues including unemployment and mental health.

At that time in 1993 social worker Howard Buckley, who was at the book launch, played a key role in the development of a youth committee to address the issues.

The book gives context to the centre’s role at pivotal moments in Queensland’s and Australia’s history, from Sorry Day to Cyclone Oswald and the growing scourge of domestic violence.

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Don’t have a copy of Chris McCoomb’s (Feb 15) but it certainly deserves some kind of response.

He says “People have died from adverse effects...” of the jab and it is a scare campaign by anti-vaxxers.

TIME, a privately-owned news magazine, says the number of cases is “vanishingly small”.

Vaccinated people can “...die just the same...”, is not correct. Non-vaxers are eight times as likely to die.

We know that politicians lie, so ask your doctor medical questions, an MD, not an LLB. I have had three jabs and my doctor says I’m fully vaccinated.

I may get COVID but won’t end up cluttering up the hospital system, which is the real reason for the jabs. A driver’s licence is not mandatory, it just allows you to do more stuff. And the system hasn’t failed, Chris, you still have free speech.

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Thanks called for

I would rather Chris McCoomb, (Feb 15) have just said thank you to all of us who are doing the heavy lifting by taking heed of the science and rolling up our sleeves to keep you safe.

By any measure, vaccination is keeping people healthier and not clogging up our hospitals as in other places. There is abundant data to show vaccination is working.

Your effort to belittle the vaccinating population (90% of us) falls on deaf ears when you look at reliable data.

Peter Gawith Peachester

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Chris McCoomb stated his views about vaccines in the 15 Feb edition of GC&M News. There was plenty of misinformation in the letter.

No vaccines are 100% safe. Vaccines work by stimulating the recipient’s immune system to produce antibodies to the targeted disease. In a way it’s analogous to introducing an allergen

into the body of a person, so as to produce a mild allergic reaction. Of course, a small number of people react strongly to the vaccine, and a very small number may die. People react strongly to all sorts of allergenic agents, and some experience anaphylactic shock and die. Vaccinated people can become infected with the disease they’ve been vaccinated against. This is especially the case with viruses because they mutate so quickly. We accept risks for all kinds of medical interventions without too many qualms; surgery, drugs, and vaccines, to name a few. We know that the benefits outweigh the costs by a long chalk. When considering costs and benefits, we’re being rational.

When we burst into print and write nonsense, we’re being stupid, or worse, disingenuous. In my view, everyone is entitled to make an idiot of themselves.

Being disingenuous is tantamount to lying.

Chris McCoomb wrote that vaccinated people are not really vaccinated (presumably against COVID 19) and that two green ticks on one’s mobile are meaningless. The verb, to be vaccinated, means that people have been (mostly) injected with a vaccine. So there’s considerable misunderstanding of the English language here. What is truly ridiculous though, is the claim, implied as it seems to be, that the COVID vaccine is completely useless. Chris’s letter has it that we should be sceptical of official statistics, which may be fair enough, but then goes on to state that the government is behind a pro-vaxx propaganda and scare campaign.

This goes beyond the ridiculous to the sublime. There is the strong whiff of a conspiracy peddler here.

Chris also wrote about obesity as a lifestyle choice and tried, it seems, to conflate obesity with the COVID pandemic. Chalk and cheese have different properties. Scrambled arguments are literally nonsense.

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We need to put the environment first.

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Maleny High Graduates inspire conversation for positive change

By Sonia Isaacs Clark THREE recently graduated Maleny State High School students have shown that in raising concerns around sexism experienced by young people in schools, and encouraging the need for more empowering ‘real world’ conversation, young women of today are inspiring advocates for positive change.

In chatting with 2021 Dux of Maleny State High School Miranda Zipperlen and her two best friends Anika Sumby and Rhoen Kennedy, GC&M News found that like many senior students, grade 12 proved to be a difficult but rewarding juggling act; however, in addition to the demands of school work, the three young women felt increasingly drawn to address issues of sexism.

Miranda said that, ultimately, she and her friends wanted to raise awareness with their peers and educators that this behaviour was happening, and to encourage ways that these concerns could be safely addressed through greater reporting, open discussion and continuing education around healthy relationships, sexuality and respect for all.

“We were finding that in our senior year there was a sense that we weren’t fully united as a group, and sexism was occurring through shaming and discriminatory behaviour, ‘double standards’, cyberbullying and negative stereotyping,” said Miranda.

She said a key obstacle experienced by young people, was a fear of speaking out and reporting behaviour, and so she and her friends were keen to ‘normalise the conversation’ by encouraging students to speak up, and share their experiences.

“Peer pressure can mean people feel that if they speak up they can become the problem rather than the actual issue.”

Using a variety of tools from sharing informative social media posts on sexism, to calling out sexist behaviour, lunchtime conversations with students and scheduled meetings with school educators and heads of departments, the three friends explored ways to encourage greater discussion as a way to advocate change towards a safer, more open and inclusive community.

“I think it’s really important to not underestimate the impact of just being brave enough to talk about issues and try to remove the stigma from it,” said Anika.

“I’ve seen a lot of progress come from small conversations.”

The young women also voiced concerns that aspects of the current sex education curriculum lack relevance to teenagers with ‘gaps in education’ and content matter that doesn’t adequately engage young people today. The friends felt a review would be beneficial as well as the use of more inclusive content and language. Anika has subsequently been in conversation with school principal Deborah Stewart about the possibility of bringing in external resources to ensure a more inclusive program.

Miranda said she would like to see a continuation of sex education for senior students especially around issues such as consent, cohesive control and how to encourage healthy relationships. She would also like to see more reassurance and positive messaging around sexuality and decisions made by young people.

“We wanted to leave a space and more inclusive legacy for others where young people could have these discussions, have access to relevant and up to date information and be open to hearing other perspectives,” Rhoen added.

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Katrina Bailey

Jess Luthje

Katrina Bailey has been managing the Healthy Guru in Beerwah now since august of last year. Katrina is a qualified naturopath with 22 years experience, both managing health food stores here on the Sunshine Coast as well as Sydney, running her own health food store and also working as a college supervisor teaching others her craft.

Her passion lies in helping people to achieve and maintain good health for either acute or chronic conditions.

In this era of pollution and exposure to so many different toxins, natural health supplements are essential for good health. Katrina loves being able to help her customers improve their overall health and uses her wealth of experience and knowledge to guide people to the correct blend of nutritional advice, supplements, herbs and products all found in store to correct imbalances and enhance their immune system.

“I believe we are what we eat and what we absorb, thus good nutrition and correct supplementation are vital for a healthy body, mind, and spirit,” said Katrina.

Katrina can be found behind the counter at the Healthy Guru in Beerwah Marketplace (next to Woolworths) every Tuesday to Friday.

Drop in and let Katrina guide you to the best solution for your good health goals.

SpecialiSing in Maleny and the hinterland, Jess has been working in real estate for more than 20 years.

You may recognise her as she has lived in Maleny since 1985 along with her family. Her father is a builder and, being involved with the business, Jess has a sound knowledge of construction methods, design and materials, which is a distinct advantage when appraising and promoting property. Her passion for sales stems from the satisfaction of achieving the best possible result for her sellers and finding that dream property for the buyers.

She understands that selling your home can be a stressful experience and most people will only do it a few times in their lives. She aims to make this process as simple and rewarding as possible.

Offering strategies that aim to sell properties for a premium price in the shortest possible time, she strives to consistently deliver accountable results for her clients with total integrity and transparency and has a reputation for offering an extremely high level of service and top sales record. Jess is also a member of the local lions club and puts a lot of effort into welcoming people, she never wants new residents to feel they’re not included in this vibrant community. in her rare downtime, Jess enjoys getting out and about in some of our beautiful natural areas for a bushwalk, otherwise she’ll be renovating and improving properties.

Maleny Realty

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0438 616 064

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IN LOCAL BUSINESS Introducing just some of the inspiring local business women of Glasshouse County and Maleny

#BreakTheBias

Imagine a gender equal world.

A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

Together we can forge women’s equality.

Tracey Kay

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

Renée Harris

Sarah, Jazmine & Kahyla

Living locally since 2010, Tracey is passionate about the glass House Mountains region and its people.

Having recently sold her own successful Property Management company, Tracey is excited to assist her clients fulfill their property dreams.

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With an impressive 25 years of industry experience, Renee harris believes that as a successful small business owner hard work, dedication and passion have helped her achieve her goals. She also credits her willingness to take on board every opportunity to continue to learn new skills, and to take on new challenges which over the years have helped build and extend her confidence as a business owner. As a highly experienced barber/hairdresser, Renee specialises in all mens’ grooming, ladies and kids style cuts from the original barbershop in Maleny that’s been established for over 16 years.

Renee said that one of the key aspects that make her business unique, is that all staff members take their time to really engage and listen to what their customers want. Every customer is made to feel appreciated, because without them Renee said she wouldn’t be where she is now, and at the end of the day you just can’t beat good old fashioned service and highly skilled dedicated staff! Renee said over the last 16 years, Barbers of Maleny have often thrown their support behind community events and local groups and fundraisers, and she is very proud to stand alongside and support the community that also supports her business. www.facebook.com/Barbers-ofMaleny-609046215915684

ClyniC is a skin and cosmetic tattooing studio nestled at the foot of Mount Mellum. Clynic’s founder lyn O’Connor has always been passionate about enhancing natural beauty. This year she is focusing on tattooing and trusting her team to take care of all other treatments and aspects of the business.

Sarah is an experienced Skin/Beauty therapist with an intense love for treating and improving skin conditions, whether problematic, breakout prone, wrinkles, pigmentation, or anti-ageing your skin concerns are her forte.

Kahyla has a decade behind her in the beauty industry and has advanced her skills into cosmetic tattooing. Her passion are all things brows and lashes.

She offers tailored, practical, and product-based solutions to enhance your bespoke brows and lashes.

Jazmine is the newest member of the Clynic family and is our social media manager and receptionist. She will be responsible for all the beautiful pictures and posts you’ll see in the future on Clynic’s social pages. Because we value your feedback, we’d be most grateful if you left us a comment.

Clynic also have some amazing specials for new clients. Kahyla is offering 50% off Bronsun brow dye and sculpt with any Lash Lift, available to the first 20 clients. Sarah is offering an anti-ageing package; book 3 collagen induction needling treatments and receive a complementary intraceuticals travel essentials pack - valued at $149.

Contact the team for these specials.

Whether you are looking for your dream property, an investment or wanting to achieve the best possible price for your family home, Tracey will be with you every step of the way.

Tracey is proactive in her approach and will ensure that you are guided throughout your property transaction and beyond, ensuring you become a client for life. You will find Tracey to be down to earth and positive, whilst maintaining a professional approach.

Her knowledge of the glass House Mountains area and all aspects of the property industry allows you to be confident in knowing your property interests are being well cared for.

Outside of her passion for real estate and creating client relationships, Tracey loves camping with friends and family, being a soccer mum to her three children and hanging out with her golden Retriever Rosie.

Tracey is also passionate about helping her local community and community organisations and has committed to sponsoring the local Beegees Soccer Club by providing each Junior player their own training shirts for the 2022 season.

March 8, 2022 We’d like to introduce you to some of the inspiring local business women of Glasshouse Country and Maleny with more to be featured in our March 15 edition. #IWD2022

Will you help #BreakTheBias If you would like to be included in our March 15 feature, or was part of an event celebrating IWD2022 and have photos you would like to share, get in touch with us at reception@gcnews.com.au or call 5438 7445.

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CULTURE

Hands off Ferny Forest

Our sunshine hinterland

Ian David Robertson Aunty Meg was known to be A character of guile and wit She clambered down the ol’ gum tree With purpose, style and fierce true grit

A meaner man of girth and blow Barked orders at a furious pace Aunty Meg had found her foe T’was time to end this sad disgrace

Machinery of golden glint Stood idle neath the cooling shade For Meg was chasing hard newsprint Her fur was up, she was afraid

Her first warm olive struck his eye He stumbled back, but didn’t fall As dozens more began to fly The grey men shaped up for a brawl Woodland missiles filled the sky The forest boomed a frightening squall

Grey men slouched, smoking, standing down Against the eucalyptus breeze With plans to strip the emerald gown By slaying old defenceless trees Meg’s face contorted in a frown She began to drop sweet green faeces

A crowd appeared of goodly folk With camera in determined hand An ordinary caring bloke Yelled, “Please leave this clean Koala land!”

The madness ceased, the wood grew still And on the forest’s ferny floor The grey men cast their eyes, until The crowd let out a joyous roar A dignitary of good intent Stood tall with orders held up high His purpose was from heaven sent His presence they dare not deny For wildlife should not pay the rent To them, man’s greed does not apply

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© Ian B. MacLeod - 28th May, 2021 From Maleny down to Beerwah To the mountain and the coast Down the great Steve Irwin highway It’s the place I love the most You’ll see the old Glasshouse Mountains Tibrogargan’s face of old Caloundra’s sunny beaches Blue seas and surf unfold Aunty Meg is now a star A shining light high in the gum Good people travel from afar By all accounts, there’s more to come

It’s a special part of Queensland With a history bold and rare The sunshine coast and hinterland You will find me living there

They crane their necks up high to see How one so small, brought such a fight To forest folk, a humble tree Is home, is life, it is their rite And so, the forest’s ferny floor Gathers its leaves with gentle grace It’s what the trees were put here for A quiet time, a quiet place And Meg, has joey number four To fight the fight, well… just in case

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music TODAY

Timing is everything

THEY say timing is everything in the music business, but after two lean years for anyone wanting to perform live, the question is not so much when, but how will we get it started again. Here on the Sunshine Coast some venues are bravely opening their doors to live acts but in nearly all cases they are struggling for an audience, and no one can blame those potential attendees for it. These are tough times and everyone thinks three times before going out. So what can we do? Please send me any thoughts you have, but here are a few that occur to me: encouraging outdoor events makes sense, but given how much rain we’re getting there is a big concern for organisers.

So how about finding or creating big airy covered venues where there is plenty of space for people to sit? A more contentious issue is the one of allowing all people (whether vaxxed or not) to attend shows. The government in Queensland wouldn’t be going too far out on a limb as some other states and countries aren’t being so restrictive and their COVID numbers don’t appear any worse. (I may have this information wrong, so please don’t quote me.) This is not an argument pro or anti vaxx, hopefully we are beyond that; by now you

LIVING with Dr Michael Whiticker have made your mind up and have chosen.

I think Governments can be doing more for our industry. Why not fund outdoor live music events, especially in airy covered venues? Not just here and there, but every weekend in every council area and encourage venues which are supporting live music by contributing to artist’s fees. What about funding buskers who meet professional standards? I think most councils would be able to support that. Imagine players being able to apply online for a basic fee - simply a base hourly rate - to have them out performing around town. From my own position as an audience member, creative musician, PA operator, artist mentor, and event organiser, I am keen to see anything happening. Venues are understandably reticent - it has been a very lean last couple of years in the hospitality and entertainment industries.

OK, then let’s turn this around with some positive action. Life is one grand, sweet song, let’s start the music! Why not head along to the Musos at Beerwah Hotel next Tuesday, March 8 from 6pm. After three quiet months we’re up and running again; there’ll be some great acts, but contact us if you’d like to perform and we’ll aim to get you on.

Michael has a recording studio in Peachester. If you would like to find out more contact him on 0419 026 895 or E: mwhitick@bigpond.net.au

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music

Home School Musical finds its voice IT’S Home School Musical and it’s coming to Landsborough this month. Well it’s not called that, but all the students appearing in the production are currently home schooling and have come together to perform ‘The Voyage of The awn Treader: The Musical’.

The cast of 7-18 year olds have been busily learning their lines and songs as well as preparing their own costumes, props and backdrops.

“It’s lovely all the mixed ages working together on the same project,” director Lavina Wagner said.

“It is a perfect example of truly natural learning.”

The musical was written by Australian Composer Judith Clingan based on the much loved childrens book ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ by C.S. Lewis.

The show will be performed on Friday March 4 at 6pm and Saturday March 5 at 3pm at the Landsborough School of Arts. Tickets are available at https://www.trybooking.com/BXMOL or at the door. $20 for adults and $10 for children.

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UNPRECEDENTED PRICE GROWTH IN EAST COAST REGIONAL MARKETS SET TO CONTINUE House price growth in some of Australia’s largest regional centres has soared beyond that of our biggest capital cities, as the pandemic and working from home continues to inspire more city dwellers to make a lifestyle change to the regions, according to new CoreLogic data.

Treechanging and seachanging were huge trends in 2021 and this continues today. Now that so many people can work from home permanently, typical long term trends in Australian real estate have changed – at least for now.

Specifically, it’s rare to see the regions outpacing the cities, and not only this, we’re also talking about unprecedented annual growth rates of up to 40%, too.

In its quarterly Regional Market Update released this month, CoreLogic canvassed 25 of Australia’s largest non-capital city regions and the results for the 12 months to January 2022 are staggering.

Of these regions, 24 out of 25 recorded house price gains above 10% and 18 achieved 20%-plus.

Australia’s top performing region was the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven in NSW, where house prices went up by 38.2%. By comparison, Sydney house prices went up by 29.8% over the same time period.

Next was the Gold Coast (36.3%) and Sunshine Coast (35.4%). By comparison, Brisbane house prices went up by an equally impressive 32.3%.

Here are Australia’s top 10 performing regions: 1. Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven (NSW) 38.2% 2. Gold Coast (QLD) 36.3% 3. Sunshine Coast (QLD) 35.4% 4. Hunter Valley ex Newcastle (NSW) 35.3% 5. Launceston and North-East (TAS) 33.6% 6. Newcastle and Lake Macquarie (NSW) 32.4% 7. Central West (NSW) 31.9% 8. Illawarra (NSW) 31.5% 9. Richmond – Tweed (NSW) 30.8% 10. Mid North Coast (NSW) 30.7%

Source: CoreLogic Regional Market Update, house price growth, 12 months to January 2022, published February 2022.

In Australia’s apartment market, the Sunshine Coast apartments with a 31.1% increase, more than double the price growth of Brisbane apartments at 13.8%.

If you’re looking to make a seachange or treechange on the East Coast, maybe I can help you choose a location. As discussed in our McGrath Report 2022, here are my top regional suburb picks for the Sunshine State.

Queensland – Bonogin, Gold Coast A rural retreat for families who love the great outdoors with horse stables, dirt bike trails and bush walking tracks. It’s a close-knit community with a quaint local village in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Queensland – Currimundi, Sunshine Coast Currimundi’s patrolled beach is popular amongst locals who prefer its laidback vibe devoid of the holiday crowds of nearby Caloundra. There’s a beautiful

– The Real Estate Conversation by John McGrath lake and conservation park and the suburb is set to benefit from major infrastructure upgrades, including the nearby Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

I think Australia’s best regional areas will continue to benefit from the great regional relocation currently underway.

The new norm of working from home will continue to inspire many people to leave the cities for a change of lifestyle and cheaper housing in our beautiful regions.

Celebrating Our 6 Year Anniversary!

It was 6 years ago that McGrath Coast and Hinterland was born and since then our team of 8 working from our Caloundra office has grown to over 30 and we have expanded into our beautiful Beerwah office as well. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our incredible clients and the greater Sunshine Coast community who have welcomed us into their homes and hearts over the years. We are honoured to have been able to help thousands of people over that time buy, sell or rent their home.

We are ridiculously proud of our team who all do a phenomenal job of flying the McGrath Flag with integrity, professionalism and a huge amount of

Top 100 Agency in Australia

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care factor! If my husband David and I have done anything right over the past six years, it has been surrounding ourselves with good human beings that care deeply about what they do and the people they serve.

Our Hinterland sales team lead by Cassi Nuske has just taken out the prestigious ‘RateMyAgent Salesperson of the Year’ awards for Beerwah, Glasshouse Mountains and Landsborough. This is testament to Cassi’s formidable work ethic and the raving fans that she creates wherever she goes.

Reviews and testimonials continue to pour into our office in relation to our property management team who look after circa 800 properties across the

| Top 5 Agency on the Sunshine Coast

Coast and Hinterland. Proudly led by our outstanding Operations Manager Amy King, the team were thrilled to win three coveted property management awards both locally and nationally.

Thank you again to everyone we have met on this journey so far. We look forward to continuing to be your trusted property advisors and helping many more people over the coming years.

“David & Jodie I can’t say enough about what an amazing contribution you and the team have made to our great brand.

Thank you all for everything and I look forward to the next six amazing years together!” John McGrath

| Top Agency in Beerwah

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3 Ways to Maximise the Sale Price of your Property For many people, the family home or investment property is their most valuable asset. Property ownership is one of the most expensive financial undertakings we commit to in our lifetime, so when the time comes to sell, achieving the optimum sale price is essential for the next stage of the journey.

Cassi Nuske, Hinterland local and sales specialist for McGrath Estate Agents, says there are three key factors that can dramatically influence the sale price of your property.

Presentation – Optimising property presentation is a guaranteed way to improve a property’s sale price and reduce the time to sell. Cleaning windows, eaves, walls and roofs;

attending to small maintenance jobs, freshening paint; weeding and mulching gardens can add tens of thousands of dollars to your bottom line. McGrath Estate Agents provide free advice and assistance to guide you through decluttering and styling your property to enhance its overall appeal as you prepare to sell.

Timing – The present scarcity of stock for the number of buyers looking to purchase in the Hinterland makes this an optimum time to sell. Many buyers are happy to pay a premium price and also provide extended time for settlement if needed by sellers. If your property is tenanted, it’s preferable to wait until there is no more than six months on the lease agreement before listing for sale.

16 Evergreen Way, Beerwah 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car Well-positioned on a 2,500sqm parcel in one of Beerwah’s most desirable acreage estates, this executive residence boasts idyllic views of Mount Coochin, a spacious 275sqm floorplan with a huge 17m x 9m shed and has just sold!

Situated in one of Landsborough’s brand new estates, this welcoming two-storey family residence on a manicured 861sqm parcel is one of the original homes in the local area and is now under offer!

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Cassi Nuske m. 0415 304127 e. cassinuske@mcgrath.com.au or call into McGrath Beerwah next to K-Hub.

158 Kings Road, Glass House Mountains JUST SOLD Sold: Contact Agent

28 Holland Street, Landsborough 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Marketing – A targeted online marketing campaign creates maximum exposure and competition for a property which is likely to increase the sale price by thousands of dollars. Having said that, there has been an increase in the number of off-market sales over the past 12 months which may be a preferable option depending on individual circumstances.

As the 2022 Rate My Agent winner for Beerwah, Landsborough and Glass House Mountains, Cassi Nuske combines proven marketing strategies with hard work to deliver a premium sale price.

Please contact Cassi for a confidential discussion regarding your property needs.

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 8 Car Don’t miss out on an incredible opportunity to secure an immaculately presented, five-acre, ranch-style property loaded with features in the heart of the Glass House Mountains. Fully equipped with a fully refurbished residence; abundance of shed storage; excellent water supply and improved pastures.

43 Bald Knob Road, Peachester UNDER OFFER Offers Over: $849,000

3 Bed | 1 Bath | 5 Car Set atop a sloping hillside in gorgeous Peachester is the sprawling 9739sqm parcel and character-style home of 43 Bald Knob Road. This delightful timber home features three bedrooms; a large rumpus room; two generous sheds and an inviting multi-zoned outdoor entertaining area and is sure to sell quickly!

JUST LISTED Offers Over $1,595,000 WELCOME

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FOOD

With Tina Grieve

Tasty takeaway at MJ ’s Café TUCKED away at the end of Moroney Place, just past Change Exchange, MJ’s Café in Beerwah has become the place to stop in and pick up the tastiest treats for breakfast, lunch and everything in between.

Open from 5am Monday to Friday and 7am on Saturday, they have everything you need for those Brownie bites early morning starts or healthy take away options to get you through the day. They have a

great range of hot food options from their freshly made bacon and egg rolls, burgers and tasty hot box options, to their cold salads, wraps and sandwiches - all available fresh daily.

Make sure to check out their homemade sweet treats as well, which change daily. I stopped in for lunch last week and was spoilt for choice.

The burgers are always made to perfection, but the fruit salad and yoghurt boxes looked

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Don’t forget to add a takeaway coffee or one of their other great drink options which also includes a great new selection of fruit smoothies. You can even phone ahead with your order and they also offer catering platters.

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As 2022 poses a swathe of new challenges to Australia and the world around us, I have been heartened to see so many examples of the Sunshine Coast community stepping up and reaching out.

The Australian Government has recently invested $200,000 into this work, through the recently announced Volunteer Grants and Powering Communities Programs.

The annual Volunteer Grants support volunteers and their organisations to increase volunteer participation.

As one community member described it, “They are small grants, but they make a big difference.”

Forty groups in the Fisher community received a grant, with nearly $48,000 invested to back hard-working sporting clubs and community centres across the Fisher Hinterland. The Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club can now upgrade their point-of-sale system and Montville State School P&C has been able to upgrade their tuckshop appliances.

At the same time, local organisations shared in $65,000 through the Powering Communities Program. These grants help groups to cut their power bills, reduce their emissions and support local jobs.

Weeds

Your new Garden Organics bin arrives soon.

We’re expanding our three-bin waste collection system. For residents who don’t already have a garden organics bin, your new service starts July 2022.

Leaves

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Flowers

Small branches, and palm fronds cut into small 30cm pieces

What can’t go in your garden organics bin?

Garden clippings

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representatives with Andrew Wallace Federal Member for Fisher

In Fisher, this has included solar system upgrades for groups like the Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall, and an energy audit and monitoring system for Tunnel Ridge Ranch Association. Both programs involve a highly competitive expression of interest process, with an independent panel of judges drawn from the community.

I was impressed with the number of applications received, and the extent of service rendered by local volunteers.

The judging panel had a very tough job. The quality of applications and the sheer volume of work delivered by our hard-working volunteers makes processes like this incredibly difficult – I wish we could nominate them all!

Since becoming the Federal Member for Fisher in 2016, I have been able to secure nearly $100 million in community and grant funding as well as nearly $3.5 billion in road and rail infrastructure.

I invite community groups across Fisher to get in touch with my office to receive grant updates by phone on (07) 5493 5556 or by email at andrew. wallace.mp@aph.gov.au.

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Maleny named most welcoming town

CONGRATULATIONS to residents and businesses of Maleny and Montville!

Taking out the top accolades for the ‘Most Welcoming Town in Australia’ at the Traveller Review Awards was Maleny number one for the second year in a row. The good news was announced by Booking.com who said the sunshine state and its pristine beaches dominated once again, with four out of the ‘Top Ten Most Welcoming Cities’ featuring from Queensland, including Maleny, Montville, Mount Tamborine and Hervey Bay. This is great news for our region and highlights our hinterland’s unwavering friendly hospitality during a global pandemic.

Obi Lane widening Maleny

Construction is well underway on widening Obi Lane, between Gardners Lane to Porters Lane, Maleny. You might have noticed a compound site set-up along North Maleny Road for the temporary storage of materials and vehicles for construction work. The upgrade is on track for completion in March, weather permitting.

Reseal and rehabilitation works will also get underway for several roads in Division 5 from March to May.

with Winston Johnston Division 5 Sunshine Coast Council I look forward to delivering these much-needed upgrades as part of council’s Capital Works program to improve our sealed road network across Division 5.

Ride with Flexilink

Have you tried Council’s $2 Flexilink transport services? You can travel from Peachester to Beerwah or Conondale to Maleny for just $2 each way ($1 child/ concession). Operating with a CovidSafe plan in place, the services run three return-daily services from Monday to Saturday.

For bookings, call 1300 511 163 two hours ahead of departure, or by 9pm the previous night for the first morning services. Full details here: https://www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/flexilink

Keeping you connected

Please do keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 5 news and information.

Visit www.facebook.com/ winstonjohnstondivision5scc

HEALTH

QCWA recipe Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients Sauce: ½ cup pineapple juice (reserved from the canned pineapple) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium 1 tablespoon tomato sauce 2 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, halved then sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 400g chicken breast, sliced 1 carrot, sliced into rounds 2 teaspoons ginger, grated ½ red capsicum, diced ½ green capsicum, diced 440g tin pineapple pieces, drained Method PMIX together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.

PREPARE a cornflour slurry by mixing the cornflour with water in a small bowl or mug. Set aside.

HEAT oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and stir fry for 1-2 minutes.

ADD the chicken and carrot to the wok and cook until chicken is sealed but still pink inside (2-3 minutes).

Add the ginger and capsicum and stir fry for a further 2 minutes.

ADD the sauce to the wok and stir until it starts to boil. Simmer for a further 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

STIR through the cornflour mixture and simmer until sauce thickens. Add pineapple pieces and take off the heat.

SERVE with brown rice.

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team.

What’s Great About It: This recipe highlights our product of the year, pineapple! It is a low sugar, healthy version of a traditional sweet and sour dish. The tin pineapple and its natural juices give the dish its sweet flavour, while adding a serve of fruit to the dish. The colourful vegetables complement the pineapple and give the dish a fresh flavour.

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Frogs welcome here

OUR region is heaven for frogs, with over 30 different species making their homes among our local environments. Sadly, frog populations are in decline.

Locally, cane toads are often blamed for this; but the main factor responsible within our backyards is a loss of suitable habitat.

Researchers have found that a serious fungal disease called chytrid fungus may also be responsible for the loss of many frogs in the wild. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel and a lot that we can all do to help bring back the frogs into our backyards.

Creating a frog-friendly garden

Frogs require environments in which the adults can breed, the tadpoles can develop, and the young can mature. By creating suitable habitats in your garden, you can encourage thriving populations of frogs and other wildlife.

The most important factor in making a garden frogfriendly is creating a complex ‘bush-like’ setting. This will have a variety of ground covers, grasses, shrubs and small to large trees, offering protection from wind and sun, and providing food for insects, which in turn feed the frogs.

With very few exceptions, frogs must visit water to breed. A permanent pond, with well-vegetated landscaped banks, can be both visually appealing and attractive to frogs. Take care, as a pond can also be a drowning risk. Contact council to check what requirements are necessary before you build a pond.

A potential mosquito problem can be avoided by using native pacific blue-eye fish. A good pet shop will be able to help you out.

Don’t use ‘mosquito fish’. They are actually called gambusia and are an introduced pest which eats native fish and tadpoles – but not many mosquitoes.

Tadpoles feed on algae and other organic matter in the water. A typical outdoor pond environment will normally offer all the nourishment they need, so adding extra food is usually unnecessary.

Provide perches so the newly developed frogs can leave the water. Floating waterlily leaves and protruding branches are ideal.

Discourage cane toads, eliminating them from your garden will do the frogs and other wildlife a favour.

Densely vegetated pond edges will discourage cane toads from getting to the water. Remember, many frogs aren’t green, so make sure you identify the right ‘toad’ if you’re toad-busting.

Frog eggs on the left ... cane toad eggs on the right

Striped Marsh Frog

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Don’t move frogs or tadpoles from one area to another, as the deadly chytrid fungal disease is easily spread. Unnecessary relocations of frogs can speed the spread of this fungus and wipe out whole populations.

If you have the right garden conditions, the frogs will come. When the environmental conditions are wrong, nothing you can do will keep the frogs in, but if the conditions are right nothing will keep them out.

Avoid raising cane toads. Toads lay their eggs in long jelly strings, whereas most frogs in the backyard lay eggs in foam. Toad tadpoles – or ‘toadpoles’ – are small and uniformly black or very dark grey in colour and the native species have pale or translucent bellies.

Toadpoles also swarm together in large masses.

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Amongst the unique flora of Australia, the members of the Proteaceae family are indeed a special bunch worthy of cultivation. They are a particularly ancient lineage of plants evolving in the Gondwanan super continent and are found in South America, South Africa and Oceania (Australia, New Guinea and the Pacific Islands). Some great Proteaceae currently stocked by Forest Heart Eco-Nursery include cultivar Grevilleas and Banksias; local woodland and heathland Banksias and Hakeas native to SE QLD; rainforest trees including Athertonia diversifolia, Stenocarpus spp. (Wheel of Fire and Scrub Beefwood) and last, but not least Queensland Tree Waratah and NSW Waratahs.

One of the interesting adaptations of the Proteaceae family is the development of proteoid roots. These dense clusters of fine rootlets increase the surface area of their root systems dramatically and these in association with mycorrhizal fungi enable the plants to make available to themselves more minerals and nutrients in impoverished soils than would otherwise be available, particularly phosphorous. This is why we have special “native” (low phosphorous) fertilisers; because your average Banksia or Grevillea will poison itself with too much phosphorous if we flood the soil with this nutrient.

Many Rainforest Proteaceae are less sensitive when it comes to artificial or natural fertilisers as are rainforest plants in general because they are adapted to higher nutrient environments. Enjoy our unique Proteaceae and their spectacular form and flowers.

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT BEERWAH INCLUDING 5G 4346 Glass House Mountains: Rear of Timber Mill, 1203 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah QLD 4519 (RFNSA 4519002) The proposed facility consists of the addition of new equipment and associated works, including 5G, as follows: • Removal of existing Vodafone antennas and equipment • Installation of three (3) panel antennas, 2.7m long, on a new headframe • Installation of three (3) panel antennas, 0.8m long, on the new headframe • Installation of ancillary equipment including fifteen (15) remote radio units, antenna mounts and cabling 1. Vodafone regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”), based on the description above.

2. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Should you require further information or wish to comment, please contact Archie Aparicio at Axicom, 02 9495 9000, community@axicom.com.au or Level 1, 110 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065 by Wednesday, 16 March 2022. Further information may also be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/4519002.

PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail) O most beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit of the Vine, Splendorous of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven And Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me here you are my Mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times).

Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. AMEN. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published.

DEAN, Noelle Nina

25-1-1936 - 18-2-2022 Aged 86 years Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Loving Husband Norm, Julianne, Scott, Sue, Colin, Ian, Helen and their Families.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Noelle's life to be held at the Gregson & Weight Chapel, 5 Gregson Place Caloundra on Tuesday 1st March 2022 at 11:00am.

Noelle's service will be live streamed via our website.

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WORK WANTED LAUREN'S CLEANING SERVICE Comprehensive service for domestic & commercial clients. Reliable, experienced & fully insured. Ph: 0403 044 887.

GARAGE SALES DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CLEANERS REQUIRED Man vs Pests are looking for exceptional cleaning staff on a Part-Time basis to join our team.

We are a small local family business with our brand being established for over 20 years and servicing all areas in the Sunshine Coast region satisfying our customers, including multiple aged care customers and we are excited about expanding our team to satisfy our ever-expanding business.

Roles and Responsibilities:  Cleaning  Ensuring the quality presentation and cleanliness of customers  Self-Starters and an eye for detail  Day to day cleaning  Must be physically able to work within a manual handling environment  Client liaison and relationship building  Positive and friendly customer focus  Polite – well mannered.  Highly motivated & enthusiastic  Committed and reliable  Trustworthy  Passion/Pride for details  Highest Self-standards  Strong commitment to workplace health  and safety Essential Skills and Qualifications:  Experience in similar roles preferred but not essential  Manual open drivers’ licence  Exceptional customer service skills and a can-do attitude  Time management and organisational skills  Covid Vaccination evidence  Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain Desirable:  Flexible availability Potential:  To be offered additional hours  Obtain a more senior position In return, you will receive:  Training  Company car – fully maintained  Company phone  Uniforms  All cleaning products and equipment supplied  All legislative entitlements paid If you have the above skills and are looking for an exciting and rewarding career, please send us your application to info@manvspests.com.au For further information about this position or the Company, please contact Vicki (Owner/Operator) on, mobile 0487 639 883.

We look forward to hearing from you and the future possibility of joining our dynamic team.

Submit your resume or expression of interest via email: To: Man vs Pests Subject: Employment: Attn: Vicki Henschell At: info@manvspests.com.au Please note that only applicants short listed will be contacted.

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Contributed by Rick Canahan THE committee and members of the Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed is inviting local businesses to its workshop at their open day to see first-hand just what the shed is about and how it provides support to the local community.

Held on Wednesday, March 30 from 8.30am to 2pm, the aim of the day is to not only meet and greet our local businesses, but to provide valuable awareness and exposure for our shed, its members and the service we provide to the community; whilst at the same time providing that same exposure to our valued local business supporters.

Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed is a not-for-profit organisation and as such

relies on the support generated from local and state governments, but more heavily from the community-based residents and businesses. Without the valued support of our local businesses, we would be hard pressed to maintain the valued support we currently provide.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided. RSVP no later than March 15 for catering purposes by emailing rickcanahan59@gmail.com For more information on Glasshouse Country Men’s Shed, visit www.facebook.com/ghcmshed The Men’s Shed, located at 352 Peachester Road Beerwah, is open Monday-Friday 8.30am-12noon.

Peachester History Committee meeting

shared lunch. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Helen on 5494 9557.

THE first Peachester History Committee event for the year is a lunch meeting on Sunday March 6 from 11.30am at the Peachester Community Hall.

Guest speaker will be George Cowin, president of the Queensland Manx Society, whose topic is the history of the society together, with history, features and heritage of the Isle of Man, including a slide presentation. George is also keen to connect with anyone in the community who has Manx heritage.

Please bring a contribution for the

Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens GLASSHOUSE Country Senior Citizens Club’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday March 8 at the Beerwah Community Centre at 9.30am. Seniors over 55 are very welcome to come along and enjoy friendship, fun, outings and luncheons. Regular activities and gatherings are held with other seniors groups. Any questions, please call Judy on 0448 762 637 GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street 9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour

LUTHERAN CHURCH

11:00am - Worship Service

Calvary Lutheran Congregation Sunday Services 9.00am Reed Street, Glasshouse Mts. Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

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

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church

(Includes Children and Youth programs) COVID safe plan in place

ALL ARE WELCOME

Holy Communion St Luke’s Kenilworth Sat 4.30pm St Mary’s Montville Sun 8am St George’s Maleny Sun 9:30am Contemplative Taize St George’s Maleny Sun 6pm (1st/mth) Meditation, Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals Parish Priest: The Rev’d Deborah Bird Ph: (07) 5499 9130 E: maleny@anglicanchurchsq.org.au W: MalenyAnglican.com.au

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough Sunday 9am: 45 Cedar Street, Maleny Ph: 5430 9390 9am to 1pm Mon-Fri www.caloundracatholicparish.net

9am Sunday, 58 Roberts Rd Beerwah All welcome! Enquiries: 5494 6354 Midweek craft, kids and youth programs – see gcbcq.org The Anglican Parish of CALOUNDRA & GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

BEERWAH: Sunday 9am, Mary MacKillop Centre, 160 Peachester Rd MOOLOOLAH: Wednesday 9am ST THOMAS, 31 Bray Rd Office: caloundra@anglicanchurchsq.org.au, (07) 5491 1866 Local contact: The Rev’d Tony Halstead, 0455 554 930 BEERWAH CHURCH Sundays 9.30am Kids Church | Youth 27 Beerwah Parade MALENY CHURCH Sundays 9.30am Kids Church | Youth 18 Coral St, Maleny Church Online: via Website & Facebook

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BEERWAH boxing duo set to deliver fireworks on way to world titles By Mitch Gaynor BEERWAH’S finest fighters are set to deliver fireworks in April this year as they take on their toughest opponents yet ahead of potential world title bouts in 2023.

Dana ‘Deadly’ Coolwell will headline the April 13 bout at Fortitude Music Hall in a fantastic card that includes fellow Hinterland Boxing Club professional, Liam Pope.

Liam Pope and Dana Coolwell

Coach Stephen Pitt, said, it was an exciting time for the club with titles on offer for both fighters.

“To have both boys on the cards fighting for titles in 10-round fights on Foxtel doesn’t happen often,” he said.

“For our little club it’s a special occasion.”

Dana has been on the ascendancy with seven wins including five knockouts, including the Australian KO of the Year in 2021 when he caught Miles Zalewski on the chin to claim the Australian Super Featherweight Championship.

Stephen said that brought him into the top 80 worldwide in that division, but a victory against undefeated Venezuelan, Ender ‘The Tiger’ Lucas, would propel him into the top 30.

“We’d like to get him up to 15 fights and by the middle of next year hope he would have a solid rating in the top 15,” Stephen said.

“It’s a political game but all things being equal he could be looking at a world title in 18 months.”

Dana’s Hinterland Boxing Club stablemate, Liam, is fighting Erik Sokolov, with both fighters coming into the bout with three wins and no losses.

“Liam’s is going to be a good fight. Both are established amateurs and both look good,” Stephen said.

“They’ve got the same records and are at their preferred weight. I think there’s going to be fireworks.”

The state champion super featherweight came to HBC two years ago after making a name for himself in the amateurs.

The qualified carpenter moved to Beerwah for work but also to work with Stephen and Dana at HBC. Stephen said given he was fighting in a smaller division there was greater chance of climbing the rankings faster.

“A world title shot is a very real proposition,” Stephen said.

The two boxers are creating a genuine buzz at HBC, with the club now training seven active amateurs and plenty more aspiring juniors.

“Going really well here, we’ve got a lot more kids coming to the gym. We make it a place where they accepted and can participate without fear of failure,” Stephen said.

Fight night is on April 13. Tickets available at tasmanfighters.com

Bulldogs host home games

THE Beerwah Bulldogs are set to host to home trial games this month. On Saturday March 5 the club will host the Ipswich Swifts across all senior grades. The first game kicks off at 12pm with the A-grade team kicking off at 6pm. On Saturday March 12 The Bulldogs will host Bulimba and Beachmere, with games running from 12pm and A-Grade kicking off at 6pm.

Time for the 2022 centre pass

TIBRO’S Netball Club are celebrating the start of the 2022 season from their home courts with a club carnival to be held on Saturday, March 5 from 8.30am to 12 noon.

The comradery of the entire club is evident from the committee down through the players and what better way to kick off 2022 than with coffee, breakfast burgers and a sausage sizzle while cheering on our local Tibro’s team.

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Who can deny the joy of the younger players getting to watch the older players make the move on the court.

Tibro’s Netball looks forward to welcoming you down to the netball courts to cheer the players on.

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Contributed by Jenny Oxenham WEDNESDAY 2 February, 2022: The Maleny Golf Club held their Ladies Monthly Medal Nett Competition with first place going to Seri Tytherleigh with 75 nett, runner-up went to Christine Lemon with 76 nett and third place going to Toni Bishop with 77 nett on a count-back from Heather Shortus, also with 77 nett.

Saturday 5 February, 2022: There was a Mixed Stableford Competition with the following result: A Grade – first place went to Gary Tronc with 39 points, runner-up went to Carey Catherall with 38 points and third place went to Trevor Murton with 37 points on a count-back from Colin McDonald, also with 37 points.

B Grade – first place went to Tom Kennedy with 39 points.

C Grade – first place went to Donald Newsham with 39 points.

Tuesday 8 February, 2022: Our club held a Mixed Four-ball Stableford Competition with first place going to the

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sport team of Paul Dean and Don Noon with 44 points on a count-back from Ian Dauth and Doug Johnstone.

Wednesday 9 February, 2022: The ladies in our club participated in a Ladies 2 Person Ambrose Competition with first place going to the team of Robin Hay and Karen Heading with 64 nett.

Saturday 12 February, 2022: There was an American Foursomes Competition with first place going to Mike Hallam and Jon Fairman with 65.5 on a count-back from Matthew Wolski and Neil Stenhouse Tuesday 15 February, 2022: A Mixed Single Stroke Competition was held with Shaun Moore with 69 points Saturday 19 February, 2022: Mixed Stableford Competition results: A Grade – first place went to Mike Finley with 36 points on a count-back from Taylor Moffat.

B Grade – Rhorgan O’Connor, 38 points.

C Grade – Neil Donovan with 42 points.S www.malenygolfclub.com.au

Contributed by Pauline Fraley WHISTLERS played our first match of 2022 at Witta and after a few days of rainy weather, it turned out to be a perfect day for tennis. With no wind the heat got to us and we felt it, especially after the long break of not playing competition. But we were all so happy to be on the court.

It was good to start the season with a win with the final score at 42-21 games, 6-2 sets. Paula Cudmore, Brenda Warner, Donna Kuskopf and Aki Lepper made up

the team. The tennis season has started up again after a long break. Monday and Saturday socials have been very strong over the break. The club is always looking for players to join our social groups.

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday nights at 5.45pm. Cost is $20. All levels are welcome to come along and join in the fun. For enquiries, contact Katya on 0437 295 501. www.wittatennis.com.au DATE CLAIMER: Friday April 1 at 7pm is “TENNIS UNDER LIGHTS” - it’ll be a lot of fun.

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On lawn two, Sally Adams and Val played Wallace and Helen A., losing 8-11.

Friday saw a visit from the ‘Caloundra Group’ and a great morning of fun and friendship was enjoyed by everyone with golf croquet played on half lawns. We have been welcoming this lovely group of friends for several years now and this is a time we look forward to sharing together.

Donna and Ken played away on the weekend of February 19-20 in the Mary Masters competition at Bribie finishing well at 4th and 3rd respectively.

Sunday saw another day of great play with two singles games. Sarah played a very close game against Lynette winning 13-12 and Wallace played Stuart Craig winning 10-5. This was a momentous occasion for Stuart who chalked up his first peel at hoop one. Well done Stuart!

Contributed by Ken Barker LIZ and Bruce Fleming, senior coaches, administrators, and accomplished players at both a national and international level, conducted an instructive, entertaining coaching session at the club on Wednesday February 9.

On Thursday February 10, Bill Habner from Nambour Club took an instructive session on that form of croquet. A short session of association croquet followed in which Sarah Widin scored 2 against Lynette Evans and Helen Andrews who made 4. Val Carbery made 11 against Wallace Roy and Priscilla Vickers 4.

Lynette competed away at Bribie on the weekend of the February 12-13 in the Traditional Funerals event for Association players (division 4). She played some fine games and recorded a memorable win with a ‘Golden Hoop’ finish.

On Sunday February 13 Vince Carbery managed 3 hoops against Stuart Craig 14.

Sarah showed good form to beat Wallace 26–8.

Play on Thursday February 18 was well attended, with good weather coaxing many of us out to play. On lawn one, Vince Carbery and Ken Barker went down to Donna and Kath 7-11; while Helen Uhlmann and Lynette played a good practice game with Lynette winning 12- 8.

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PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

Never doubt your own worth, Pisces. Always know that confidence is a state of mind. If you can appear positive, then others will think the same way about you. Try to think outside of your insecurities and ignore those voices that want to put you down. If all else fails, fake it until you make it - you’ll be amazed at the outcome

Your love of luxuries can occasionally run over-budget and right now you’re probably picking up the tab for either your own - or someone else’s - financial enthusiasms. And there’s nothing like money problems to test a relationship. At work, should an unexpected change lead to new territory, don’t fret. Just don’t take shortcuts.

Taureans can now either dive wholeheartedly into life’s pleasures or create something new at work. From what the planets promise, there should be ample rewards for your efforts. So if you want to make some changes, now’s the time to do just that. Travel may also be thrown in or at least the chance to mingle work with play.

You’ve been patient long enough, Gemini. Others have had all the time in the world to resolve their issues. Problem is, they continue to rely on your help - whether you like it or not. If possible, break away for a while and get on with your own affairs. At work, your intuition should save you from difficult circumstances.

Sometimes we feel burdened by our past. Focus on the present, Cancer. Who you are tomorrow depends on the choices you make today. If necessary, learn to forgive yourself or others. Or perhaps you find yourself in a situation where you’ve forgotten how to say “no”. It’s incredibly liberating to put yourself first for a change.

Many Leos should finally hear news which puts an end to frustrating delays.

Life feels anything but dull. It’s also a major money week, with cash flowing in as well as out. Neglected romance may also strengthen.

Singles feel more confident about brandishing their assets, both personal and financial.

Something for everyone, it seems.

Flat batteries, sagging spirits you’ve very little left to give, my exhausted friend. But don’t thrash yourself over recent troubles and past mistakes. Instead, book a massage and let someone else pummel away the aches and pains. Once you’ve hauled your way to the sauna, you can reflect on the whys and wherefores of life.

Why can’t everyone be as relaxed as you, Libra? Perhaps world peace wouldn’t seem so elusive. But don’t worry about the more worrisome issues of the planet just now. There are more urgent matters in your own backyard to attend to. Should someone close request help, offer support. In time, the favour will be repaid ten-fold.

It’s strange how sometimes you can feel invisible, as if people are walking straight past or through you. Other times, you’re suddenly the centre of attention - when even strangers catch a second glance. Well, this week you’re both visible and magnetic. The planets offer the right encouragement to catch up with old friends and simply have fun.

People need predictability, so no one is going to be very happy if you’re constantly changing your mind. It’ll be harder still if you start talking about plans or proposals that very few can understand.

Nor should you ignore the opinions of those closest to you. Their ideas may not be that different from your own.

This week could start with surprising changes personally or professionally as hidden forces fling you in directions you probably won’t want to go.

Exposed secrets or an intense emotional experience may also leave you reeling but soon you’ll come to realise that these changes will have actually improved your life.

It’s a week to read all the fine print, and carefully file away important documents so they aren’t lost. Back up all crucial paperwork. Daily routines may cause you to become stressed or agitated, resulting in sleepless nights. Tempers could flare; avoid letting any aggression turn into overkill. It’s better to tame the beast within.

You can’t please all the people all of the time, Cancer. Maybe the solution is to pick your moment, but there’s still one small problem. Some individuals simply can’t be pleased at all, despite your best efforts.

If so, perhaps you’re better off directing your energies elsewhere. The last few days concentrate on money and self-image.

There’s a lively sense of vibrancy around you this week - one that will allow you to be cosmically guided in the right direction.

You may find yourself the centre of attention and will impress someone with your creative flair. It won’t be long before higher-ups are happy to back your endeavours - they sense your confidence.

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Problems hint at bigger issues that no one wants to discuss. While you’d rather not become involved, you may have no choice mostly because others’ worries are not as trivial as you thought. They’ve been downplaying it, so as not to worry you. Be helpful, but skip the martyrdom. The best lesson you can teach others right now is independence.

Just when you were about to let go of some long-held dreams, along comes a guardian angel to remind you why you had such high hopes in the first place. So, what to do? Give up or go on?

Trust the voice within. Finally, here’s a week when there’s little to lose and much to gain.

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Success could be yours for the taking, Pisces, if you could only get over this debilitating fear of abandoning others. Shake off that old guilt-trip and put your own needs first. In romance, too - you should throw off inhibitions and release repressed desires.

Take control of your sexuality and rediscover “the sweetest taboo”.

With the moon in your own sign on the 17th, life could become a stress-fest. Your best antidote for full-moon burnout is to stay within your comfort zones. Avoid harsh work deadlines and do what you love instead. Look to romance, perhaps. Couples could rekindle passions. This week also offers a possible change of address.

Virgos tend to give most the benefit of the doubt. But sometimes that all-tooforgiving stance may backfire when you discover that someone isn’t as loyal as you thought. You’ll survive, but this is a lesson in setting firm boundaries. The good news: a bit of extra cash comes within reach. If so, spend up while you can.

This week keeps you on your toes.

Stay calm and in control, and there’s precious little you can’t manage. The question is: what do you really want? Love plays its dizzy game and you may be happy to surrender to Cupid’s coaxing. The question is: just when you’re ready to be swept off your feet, should said feet stay firmly planted on the ground?

Scorpios are given a second chance at ventures that didn’t go so well first time around. Call it karma or luck. The trick lies in facing challenges head-on and turning them in your favour. Early next week, Venus talks the Sun into giving cash-deficient Scorpios financial help. Not before time - you deserve some pampering.

You’ve pretty much got your hands full right now. If you intend to keep loved friends and family guessing, you’re off to a good start. Life seems erratic, so making fixed plans might not be wise. Our lives often put forward difficult dilemmas. Or, if your world is unbalanced, perhaps because it’s all work and no play.

Everyone seems to be in each other’s way this week and no-one’s prepared to give way. You might think you’ve seen it all when it comes to others’ negligence, but past scenarios have been mere dress rehearsals.

Fortunately all things and people eventually move on - so optimism, faith and money are bound to come out of their tailspin soon.

So you’re finally acting on your wilder ambitions? This means lucrative times ahead. If you’re on a career path, push it for all it’s worth. Financial prospects look bright and a penchant for speculation should show a great return. Ditto with your love-life. Couples should forgive past misgivings, and don’t be afraid to express your emotions.

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