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Hi everyone

I have to say that I am now on my final countdown for the year and I am really looking forward to popping the ‘closed’ sign on the door and taking some well deserved time off.

As usual, the GCNews team are taking three week’s leave from next week – we have made one major change to production, and that is the last paper for the year will be a Tuesday edition instead of a Wednesday edition date.

We wanted to give our advertisers the very latest opportunity to promote what they have on sale for Christmas so with papers being delivered earlier in the week, it will still give shoppers plenty of time to purchase those last minute Christmas requirements.

This also means that if you have anything at all to go into the paper this week – we will need stories, letters and editorial contributions it

by 12.00noon on Thursday, Sports contributions by 10.30am on Friday and Classifieds by 10.00am on Friday.

As most of us still have crazy to-do lists that we still have to get through, just make sure you prioritise anything for us to avoid the disappointment of missing out.

The GCNews office will re-open on Tuesday, January 11 and our first edition will be Wednesday, January 19.

So if you capture any great photos during the time our staff are lazing around on beaches or beside swimming pools or just relaxing with a good book – please send them through to our email editorial@ gcnews.com.au as we will be pleased to report what went on during the Glasshouse Country Festive Season on our return.

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Local news .......................................... 3-16 What a woman wants ............................. 17 Doing business ....................................... 18 Community groups ............................. 20-22 You said it .............................................. 24 Elected Reps ..................................... 26-27 Living .................................................... 28 Health beauty & wellbeing ....................... 29 Out and about ........................................ 30 Things 2 do ............................................ 31 Churches ............................................... 32 Real estate ........................................ 33-36 Gardening .............................................. 37 Trades .............................................. 38-43 Community notices ................................. 43 TV guide ........................................... 44-45 Classifieds......................................... 46-47 Sports news ...................................... 48-49 Fun page................................................ 50

GCNews deadlines The next edition of gcnews will be December 21. Deadlines are as follows: Editorial - 12noon Friday General & trades advertising - 12noon Wednesday Classifieds - 10.30am Friday Sports - 10.30am Friday

What's happening 15 December 18

Wednesday Glasshouse Country Menshed Christmas party, from 11.00am at the Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre.

School holiday activities commence at Beerwah Library. Phone the library on 5494 0221 or book online at http://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au and click on Library Events.

Keep an eye out for next week’s edition of GCNews for more school holiday activities.

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Friday Mooloolah Community Christmas Barbeque 4.00pm - 8.00pm at the

Mooloolah Community Centre, 43 Bray Road, Mooloolah. Free event.

Join the celebration with live music, Santa, jumping castle, lolly bags, face painting and Christmas ham raffle. Proudly sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Council.

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Saturday Christmas carols in Glass House,

from 5.30pm at the Beerwah Sports Ground, Roberts Road.

Entertainment will include Peebo and Dagwood, JFive, the Church on the Rise Band, and Glass House Baptist band and combined Glass House Choir. Market stalls, plenty of food available for sale, and a fireworks finale sponsored by Australia Zoo. Event possible thanks to the support of Beerwah Recycling Centre. For more information phone 5494 0655 on Tuesday and Thursday.

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Special children’s Christmas presentation at 7.00pm. All welcome. Reed Street, Glass House Mountains.

Don’t forget the last edition of GCNews will be published a day early, on Tuesday, December 21.

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Thursday Mooloolah community carols evening

from 6.30pm at the Mooloolah Public Hall. There will be a nativity procession from the park (opposite IGA), meeting at 6.15pm, where the children can dress as a shepherd and join Mary and Joseph as they make their way to the hall.

During the evening there will be local singers, a puppet show and of course some favourite carols.

There will be free tea, coffee and cake afterwards, and for those there a couple of years ago, a standby generator! We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate Jesus’ birth and thank God for his gift to us this season. This is a free community event hosted by Mooloolah Valley Church, for more info contact Martin on 5492 9017.

Why not treat the family to an evening of Christmas lights? Check out the list of local residential displays on page 14 and enjoy this annual spectacular.

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Saturday Calvary Glasshouse Lutheran Church’s Carols by Candlelight from 5.30pm.

Lighting up Glasshouse Country

On the cover Glasshouse Country is aglow with a spectacular display of lights that is our annual Lighting up Glasshouse Country competition. Check out the full list of addresses in this week’s edition, on page 14.

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Kerbside clean up given the flick Residents will have to find alternative means to discard unwanted items after Council announced last week it won't be continuing the popular kerbside cleanup service, deciding $900,000 was too much to pay for a service only used by 20 per cent of residents.

It's an opportunity that sounds too good to be true for Trish Cashin of Community Recycling Inc, which operates the Beerwah Resource Recovery Centre.

She said the announcement was positive news for residents.

“Many residents might not be aware that it doesn’t cost anything to dispose of recyclable items at the recovery centre,” Ms Cashin said.

“It’s a win-win situation – residents can dispose of unwanted goods for free, and be assured it will have another life, rather than face the elements on the kerbside, and end up no good for anything.”

Ms Cashin said only putricibles – those items of waste which should normally be disposed of as part of normal household waste, along with mattresses, incur a fee for dumping at the recovery centre.

“Almost anything can be recycled, as long as you are mindful of sorting your waste at home, the system (of waste disposal and recycling) can work efficiently for everyone, especially in those instances where you want to dispose of items you no longer want or need.”

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Council intends to liaise with small private operators and community groups to establish an alternative to the kerbside collection.

Environment Portfolio Holder Councillor Keryn Jones said council had a responsibility to spend ratepayer dollars on services beneficial to all residents. Currently, every resident pays $6.00 annually for the service, regardless of whether they use it or not.

She said residents can recycle many items for free at council recovery stations and recycle markets.

“Recycle Markets are community-run and accept items that can be re-sold at low cost such as children’s play equipment, garden tools, furniture, working TV’s, ceramics, furniture, DIY materials and re-usable building materials.

“Another thing to remember is that a lot of things picked up at the kerbside clean ups can be disposed of for free at any time, things like microwaves, computers, de-gassed fridges and car bodies,” Cr Jones said.

Residents can dispose car exhausts, steel, metal, clothing and clean rags, computers, electrical equipment, working or not, engine oil (in domestic quantities), paint and hazardous chemicals (domestic quantities only) and all things that are accepted in the yellow lidded recycling bin for free at the Resource Recovery Centre.

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Pondering our transport options In last week’s GCNews, we raised the issue of the lack of dedicated cycle lanes throughout the hinterland.

Another hot topic has been the state of rail services between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

Sunshine Coast commuters took the opportunity to raise concerns regarding the revised rail timetable last weekend when newly appointed LNP Shadow Minister for Public Transport Tracy Davis joined Member for Glass House Andrew Powell at a community consultation forum in Nambour. Mr Powell, who has the majority of Sunshine Coast railway stations in his electorate, has sponsored an epetition and a paper petition to preserve the current timetable. He said there were a limited number of services running north of Caboolture, which should be as convenient as possible for local commuters.

“If it is too hard for commuters to catch the earlier or later trains, people will elect to drive to Brisbane instead,” he said.

The epetition can be signed at http://ow.ly/3j97k This week, we asked local residents what they thought about both the state of our rail services, and the lack of dedicated cycling lanes across the hinterland.

1 Andrew Kemp, Glass House Mountains.

“A modernisation of Queensland Rail, out of the 1950’s and into the 21st Century would be fantastic. And along with the modernisation, that it actually runs on time. They’ve redone all the timing schedules for the trains and from Brisbane up to here the normal one is 5.16pm and now

they’re going to make it 5.03pm. For those who work in offices, that’s three minutes to get out; but then given Qld Rail efficiency the 5.03pm will probably turn up at 5.16pm anyway. If they spend less money paying for revenue protection officers wandering up and down the carriages and actually use that money on making the system more efficient they would find people are probably happier to pay the fares.”

2 Frank Perry, Glass House Mountains. “I use the rail to Brisbane probably three times a year.

I get a bit cheesed off having to change trains at Caboolture. From what I’ve seen of it, it seems to be pretty reasonable. Perhaps they should be putting more Brisbane services on for daily commuters. People who use them trying to get to and from work probably aren’t as well served as they should be. It sends us the message that the government is doing things at their leisure, not for the convenience of the public.”

3 Jack Johnson, Beerwah. “Things are pretty poor transport wise. We were going to be upgraded but that’s all been shelved, it’s a pretty poor state of affairs now. I’m an occasional railway user. I think it makes people, if they have to travel to the city, think twice about settling here.”

4 Anita Ulrick, Glass House Mountains.

“My children are train users and I find that the timetables are always a bit out. They need to update their timetables and get their services worked out. And it would be good to see more bike lanes around the place. It shows just how slack the government is really, it doesn’t matter who’s in charge they are all as slack as one another.”

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5 Brian Aitken, Beerwah. “On my trip to China, (I saw) mostly all the infrastructure is done, it’s completed before they start building houses. I noticed in China all the railways are high railways, up in the air like freeways, and even the stations are there, all built, before anything moves in.

Australia has a lot to learn from China. We’ve been talking about the railway system to Caloundra for years, even before Joh Bjelke-Petersen was in, and it’s never eventuated.”

6 Audrey Readman, Glass House Mountains.

“I’m not a frequent railway user but I feel it should be upgraded. To catch a train you can’t just go anywhere, so they should have trains that can go pretty much everywhere, like Maroochydore.

There’s just not enough transport for people who don’t have cars.”

7 Dennis Day, Beerburrum. “I’m not a frequent train user, but I used to be. I don’t think we have a good system for commuters at the moment, it’s always too packed. I used to catch the 4.00pm from Roma Street and always finished up giving a lady my seat.

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Safety for cyclists We've put the safety of cyclists under the spotlight, with some useful tips for motorists who share the road with the our two-wheeled friends. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell said in lieu of a lack of dedicated cycle lanes in the hinterland, it comes back to motorists exercising care and caution, and most importantly, patience.

“Cyclists don’t have the benefit of a chassis to protect them, so motorists should use extra care when sharing the road with them,” Mr Powell said.

Bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities on the road as other road users, and motorists can make it easier and safer for cyclists to ride on the road if they follow these tips.

• Make room when you overtake a cyclist - at least one metre or a whole lane if you’re travelling over 60 (km/h).

• Check for cyclists - check blind spots for cyclists before changing course, turning or opening your car door.

• Give way when required - treat cyclists like any other vehicle, give way when required and travel at a safe following distance.

• Be patient - wait until it’s safe before overtaking a cyclist.

• Take extra care at night and in the wet - watch out for cyclists at night, dawn or dusk. Be considerate and dip your headlights when approaching a cyclist.

• Look out for kids on bikes - especially around schools and places where children might be riding bikes. Many crashes between bikes and cars involve children. Young cyclists are not always predictable and can lack road sense.

• Be fair - cyclists are legitimate road users – treat them with respect and courtesy. Most adult cyclists also own a car and pay registration.

By choosing to ride instead of drive, cyclists are benefiting everyone by reducing traffic congestion, pollution and road wear.

For more information on safe cycling, visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads website at http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Driverguide/Driving-safely/Sharing-the-road-with-cyclists.aspx

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On December 3, divisional councillor Jenny McKay attended an on-site meeting with a council officer to address serious concerns raised by residents along a section of Glenview Road about the need for an immediate upgrade of the road to provide safety for the residents, their property and vehicular traffic in the area.

Residents raised concerns regarding the corner east of 457 Glenview Road which had been the scene of three separate vehicle incidents within a 24 hour period. A damaged section of fence on the southern side of the bend had only just finished being rebuilt after a vehicle went through it six weeks ago.

Cr McKay said increased signage density, including some form of ‘High Crash Zone’ signage needed to be implemented along with a crash barrier around the corner to prevent stray vehicles from striking the adjacent fence and or

Local residents Paul Hume, Shell McCormack and Mrs York with Cr McKay, second from right pedestrians, and possibly an asphalt corrector.

“Given the frequency of the incidents that have occurred at this location, safety measures should be able to be installed at this location within the next two weeks (some temporary type barriers as a minimum until a final design is in place), and I urge all road users to ensure they drive carefully,” Cr McKay said.

Glenview Road is currently undergoing a redesign to improve vehicle safety along the entire length of the road, including a footpath to improve pedestrian safety.

Planning study to look at highway upgrade at Sippy Downs, a western service road to connect the interchange to Frizzo Road at the Ettamogah Pub, the Caloundra Road / Bruce Highway interchange and a western service road to connect the interchange to Frizzo Road at the Ettamogah Pub and upgrading the Bruce Highway from four lanes to six lanes between the Caloundra Road and Sunshine Motorway interchanges.

It will also address the Bruce Highway northbound entry ramp at the Ettamogah Pub, the Sippy Creek and Wilson Road intersections and the Sunshine Motorway exit ramp.

A planning study has commenced to investigate future upgrades between the Caloundra and Sippy Downs interchanges on the Bruce Highway.

Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell, said he had been working with the community to lobby the government at both levels to ensure a commitment for funding to make these much needed upgrades.

He said there had been a fair amount of buck passing, with Main Roads advising the project fell under the Federal Government’s jurisdiction, however he was pleased by the news to date.

The current planning will develop a business case for the staged delivery of the upgrade works to the Sunshine Motorway / Bruce Highway interchange

The study is expected to be completed by late 2011, with funding for any proposed works dependant on the Federal Government.

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Recently, a group of Witta residents made an appeal for assistance after plans were announced to remove their local park at the Witta Sportsground, to make way for a new tennis court.

Community Recycling Inc, which also operates the Witta Resource Recovery Centre, came to the rescue, donating the funds for fencing the new playground, as well as some new, recycled furniture.

The brand new playground, which also received funding support from Council and other local businesses, who donated turf, trees and landscaping, was officially opened last month.

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Christmas helpers These Beerwah State High Year 8 students are members of the school Interact Club. They are delivering their Adopt-a-Family Christmas hampers to St Vincent de Pauls at Landsborough.

The students have spent the last two weeks preparing these with the help of donations from other students and teachers who all gave very generously to the project. After a small shopping trip they were able to complete the task and on Friday, December 3, all was ready to deliver.

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Glasshouse Country Christian College celebrated the end of year with evening presentations to families and friends with colourful and entertaining items from each class from Prep through to Year 6. The younger grades showcased aspects of countries around the world as the ‘smallest angel’ sought a place for the birth of Jesus. The songs and dances and fantastic costumes reflected something of each country’s culture and included a country from each continent. The older students from Years 4 to 6 used ‘Storybook’ as their theme and included songs, dances and poems.

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Beerwah Books and Bits hosts published author Remember the name Phillip Overton; he could be the next Australian author to hit the big time after recently signing a contract with an American publisher for his third book, his first foray into Christian fiction. Phillip was at Books and Bits, Beerwah on Friday, December 10, signing copies of his previous two Phillip Overton at last week's self-published novels book signing ‘The Long Way Home’ His first novel ‘The Long Way Home’ came out in and ‘A Walk Before Sunrise’, which was an 2007 and ‘A Walk Before Sunrise’ in 2009, but official second round selection in the 2010 none of his books will fit into any genre easily.

Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award.

“I like to push the boundaries of genre. My books Phillip was thrilled to be invited to be a guest like to push people’s thinking with what they author at Books and Bits to sign copies of his come to expect, I like to raise a lot of questions in books and meet some readers. readers minds as they’re reading as well.

“I think that’s the interesting thing, there are so “One of the things I hate in life is being many books out in the world, so many coming stereotyped and that has probably flowed through out each week in fact – if readers have a chance to my writing. I push the boundaries a little bit, to actually meet the person who wrote the book break the stereotypes that people have in their it instantly creates a connection. Readers read minds, challenge them a little bit, as well as books all the time, book events like this, they are entertaining them with a book,” he said. more interested in the story behind the story, and So with his novel heading overseas could we see it’s a wonderful opportunity to do that.”

Phillip on the New York Best Seller list one day?

It had been a dream of Phillip’s to be an author “I hope so,” he said. since he was nine but it’s been the last eight For more information about Phillip and his books years that he’s been trying to forge ahead and visit www.phillipoverton.com make a career as a full-time writer.

GC News has a prize pack consisting of a copy of 'A Walk Before Sunrise', t-shirt and keyring to give away to a lucky reader. To go in the draw, simply email reception@ gcnews.com.au with your name and daytime contact phone number, or alternatively, put your details on the back of an envelope and post it to PO Box 99, Beerwah, 4519.

All entries must be received by 9.00am, Monday December 20. Winners will be notified before Christmas.

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Sun shines for Chaplaincy breakfast Contributed by Chris Bell, local chaplaincy committee chair Ruth Wright and her team of Ella, Andrew and Gwen cooked up a storm of a breakfast for Mike Turner and the Beerwah High School Chaplaincy Committee on Tuesday, December 7 at Glasshouse Country Uniting Church.

Mercifully, the sun shone while breakfast was served outdoors. Various members thanked the fundraising convenors, Glenda McSwain (Keith Inglis memorial concert), Warwick Moody (IGA Classic Golf Day) Jaimie and Lisa Kerr (Chappy Bike Ride) and Allie Lovett (Rock’n Roll Night) for their help during the year. Without fund-

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raising and support from the local churches, the local community and businesses, the Chaplaincy Service could not continue at Beerwah High. Chaplain Mike Turner spoke about the mentoring group he runs at the school as well as the dirt bike group.

Mike’s work continues out into the Community and he will be compering the Combined Carols

by Candlelight at the Beerwah Sportsground from 5.30pm this Saturday, December 18.

Wishing all GCNews readers a peaceful and blessed Christmas.

Share the beauty of Glasshouse Mountains this Christmas

Des and Sharon Taylor, Minister Rev George Woodward, Pastor Rod Jobe and wife Rhonda and Pastor Heinrich Rusterholz

With Christmas just around the corner, there has never been a better time to invest in your local community with the purchase of a 2011 Rotary Calendar. The perfect gift for friends, family and relatives, particularly those who live outside the region, the calendar is a fundraising initiative of the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains and features the spectacular winning images of our region in the calendar competition held earlier this year. At only $7.50, it is not only a practical gift, but also extremely affordable. The calendar is available from a range of local businesses and retailers, however if you are having trouble locating one, drop into Beerwah Photographics on 48 Simpson Street, Beerwah.

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Not only does Brisbane Motorcycles stock all the latest models from Honda and Husqvarna, they also back it up with friendly, experienced staff, some of whom are also former world champions, as well as a fully qualified team of service technicians.

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Lighting Up Glasshouse Country The entries are in, and the judges have been busy taking in some of the spectacular beauty that is this year’s Lighting up Glasshouse Country competition.

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487 Commissioners-Flat Road, Peachester 7 Winston Court, Landsborough 3 Chantilly Crescent, Beerwah Corner Cobb and Co Drive and Carriage Crescent (24 Carriage Crescent), Beerburrum 27 Arcadia Drive, Beerwah 199 Lindeman Road, Beerwah 1 Pacific Place, Beerwah 3 Pacific Place, Beerwah 7 Pacific Place, Beerwah 5 Hibiscus Avenue, Beerburrum 7 Gympie Street South, Landsborough 5 Tallawong Close, Beerwah Keep an eye out for next week’s edition, when this year’s winning entries will be announced.

A special thanks to all those residents who are participating in this year’s competition, and also to the judges, who will no doubt have a hard time trying to pick a winner from all the colourful, creative entries.

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Have a light Christmas With Annette Sym Christmas means a busy time for the cooks who prefer to home bake puddings, pies and treats.

If you want to home bake some goodies for December 25, then I have a few suggestions that I would like to offer you. Firstly, when baking, use low fat margarine as this cuts the fat down by nearly half. I find when making fruit cakes that you don’t need to add sugar to the mix as the dried fruits gives lots of sweetness so this means you are reducing the carbohydrates and for people with diabetes, this is ideal. Here are some more tips that may help you make this Christmas a ‘light’ one for all to enjoy: 1. Offer low fat dips with loads of crudités such as sliced carrot, celery, continental cucumber and mushrooms. I always make my Mexican Dip (Book Three) not only because everyone loves it, but it has the colours of Christmas with the green shallots and capsicum, red tomatoes and the white yoghurt. Serve with low fat corn chips (Freedom), rice crackers or low fat Jatz.

2. Have a seasonal fruit platter. To keep cool and fresh use two trays that are the same size and put ice bricks between the two platters.

3. Don’t buy large bags of Christmas treats. Have enough to do one platter of Christmas treats such as licorice allsorts, cashews and lollies so when they are gone, they are gone. This way your guests will then turn to the fruit and low fat options such as the dips.

4. If you’re doing a hot lunch, then dry bake the roasts. Cut as much fat off the meat before serving and make my low fat baked vegetables (Book One). I also make Gravox low jouled gravy

as it is easy and tastes great and use skim milk and low fat cheese when making a white sauce for the cauliflower.

5. If making salads, use low fat mayo’s and no fat dressings or make some of my many varied salads in my six cookbooks. My favourite choices for Christmas Day is always the Deluxe potato salad, Asian Salad and a garden salad.

6. If you haven’t made my Tropical Christmas Cake (Book Two), then you are really missing out.

At less than two grams of fat a serve, it is ideal for anyone who wants to watch the calories and still enjoy the traditional food that we love to have on December 25.

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Ensure healthy lifestyle doesn’t take a break this festive season

The silly season presents a challenge for many people to eat healthily and maintain an active lifestyle, and according to Queensland Health, to avoid guilt and fad dieting once the party is over, it is a good idea to maintain physical activity and avoid overindulgence.

Queensland Health Nutrition and Physical Activity Director, Dr Amanda Lee said it wasn’t necessary to follow a strict diet or give up our favourite Christmas desert or portion of stuffed turkey.

“The message is to enjoy special treats, but don’t go overboard with excessive consumption of saturated fats, salt or alcohol.”

Here's some tips for a healthy lifestyle during the festive season: Go for a walk or enjoy other kinds of physical activity to help burn off those extra kilojoules consumed. Avoid regular overeating. Most of the reason for weight gain over Christmas is due to over indulging and eating more food than we require. Add salads, vegetables and fresh fruit to your festive spreads.

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Gift to the nation – The Australian Women’s Weekly goes online

Early editions of the nation’s favourite magazine, The Australian Women’s Weekly, are now available online as the National Library of Australia’s Christmas gift to the nation.

Issues of the iconic magazine, from the first publication on June 10,1933, to when it changed to a monthly on December 15, 1982, are now online at trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper for everyone to read now and into the future. The project was undertaken with the assistance of the State Library of NSW and in conjunction with the magazine’s publisher, ACP Magazines.

Acting Director-General of the National Library Warwick Cathro said for more than 75 years, The Australian Women’s Weekly has told Australia’s stories, from royals to our first female prime minister, from war to fashion, through words and photographs.

‘The National Library is proud to lead the way by combining cutting-edge digitisation technology with such an icon of Australian publishing history in order to make this gift to the nation possible,’ Dr Cathro said.

He said a ‘search and rescue’ campaign, conducted by the National Library, in which the public was invited to donate ‘missing’ copies of the magazine to the Library’s collection, had proved a great success–and had made completing the digitisation project possible.

Former Editor-In-Chief and now General Manager, Media, Public Affairs and Brand Development at ACP Magazines, Deborah Thomas, said not only would long-time fans of the magazine now be able to access early editions online, she hoped the project would also attract a new generation of readers keen to see how the magazine chronicled key events in our history.

The digitisation of The Australian Women’s Weekly coincides with the first birthday of the Library’s free discovery service Trove trove.nla.gov.au/ where digitised copies can be accessed.

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Real Ezy Finance with First National Beerwah

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No longer do you have to worry about getting finance when buying property in Beerwah, especially when you buy from First National Beerwah.

Real Ezy Estate Finance has teamed up with First National Beerwah to provide an unrivalled and hassle free finance experience, which will not only save you time, but with over 35 lenders to choose from, will also save you money.

First National Beerwah team members Directors of Real Ezy Estate Finance, Luke Mooney and Adam Sellars believe that this alliance has already seen great results for all parties. Most notably with potential buyers who often see one financial institution and when their situation does not suit that lender they often become deflated and resign themselves to staying in the rental cycle. However with so many options at Real Ezy Estate Finance’s disposal, they have been able to get these potential buyers into their very own homes.

An example of this was Toni and Neil Browning, proud new owners of Real Estate in Glass House Mountains who said this about their experience: “We had been told by some of the major lenders that we were unable to get a home loan, but after meeting one of First Nationals finance guys at an open home we were given hope and now here we are in our very own home and it feels great.”

If you are looking for finance, pop in and See Adam or Luke at First National Beerwah, 68 Simpson Street, Beerwah or call on 5494 6444 or email info@realezyestatefinance.com.au

Five minutes with Wade Kajewski of AllClean Carpet Cleaning Type of services you offer: domestic and commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning, water extraction, carpet and fabric protection.

Why should customers give you a call? We offer quality cleaning services at affordable prices, which are tailored to suit individual client’s needs. We don’t lock the client into a fixed cleaning schedule, and treat each room or item individually, which means the client doesn’t pay for services they don’t really need.

We are a local business that provides a personalised service, and while we may not be the biggest or most expensive, you can be assured we will provide a quality service, with the added benefit of a reasonable price tag.

What have your business highlights been?

Seeing our business grow through word of mouth referrals from satisfied customers is really pleasing.

Customer satisfaction is our primary aim. To be able to achieve a result that meets our client’s expectation, it is great when customers let us know how much more impressed they are with the job we deliver than work they have had previously completed. Walking away knowing we have left the customer happy, is what we strive for, and take satisfaction in doing.

Anything else you would like readers to know about your business? In addition to providing a quality and affordable service, we also offer discounts for pensioners and seniors card holders, as well as a free, no obligation quote service.

We’re also in the process of establishing general pest control services, which we hope to start early next year, which means we’ll be in a position to provide an even more comprehensive service to our customers, while maintaining affordability.

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Adjusted deadlines are as follows Merry Display advertising - 4.00pm, Christmas Wednesday, December 15 Classifieds - 10.30am Friday, December 17 Phone Cathy on 5494 6066 or email Season Greetings advertising@gcnews.com.au

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Get outside into your garden Summer is all about fun in the sun, and January is a real chill out month recovering from over indulging in the silly season.

During these hot months it is critical to keep your plants well watered. Mulch can really help retain moisture, so if your garden is well mulched you will get away with watering less, saving your valuable water, time and money.

It is also important at this time to keep your gardens well fertilized, at least monthly.

When you mow during the summer months it is a good idea to raise the blades a little higher than normal as longer grass helps protect the root system.

With the kids on holidays, January is also a great time to get the kids outside (off the Wii

or Playstation) and getting involved with your outdoor projects.

By starting a vegetable garden and giving them ownership, they get to see the benefits of their hard work. Getting kids to eat their vegetables is made easier when they have grown it themselves.

You also don’t need a lot of space for a veggie garden, you can use any type of pots, planter boxes or garden tanks. The kids will get so much enjoyment watering and waiting to pick and eat that first strawberry or carrot. Remember veggie gardens will need a lot of watering, at least once a day. The benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables are obvious, the hours of fun that you will have with your family is priceless.

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Submissions may be edited if too lengthy and in accordance with the GCNews style guide.

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Peachester District Horticulture Society Inc

Contributed by Patricia Bradford, publicity officer

P -12 quality education Affordable fees Dedicated bus links Excellent facilities 58 Roberts Road, Beerwah Qld 4519 07 5439 0033 www.gccc.qld.edu.au For all enrolment enquires contact the College registrar patricia.rennie@gccc.qld.edu.au

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Glasshouse Mountains Medical Centre CHANGE OF PHONE & FAX NUMBER Glasshouse Mountains Medical Centre at 9 Bruce Parade has recently changed phone and fax numbers to

Ph: 07 5438 7184 & Fax: 07 5438 7927.

We apologise for any inconvenience this change may have caused you. The Doctors and staff of Glasshouse Mountains Medical Centre look forward to seeing you on your next visit to the clinic.

Members enjoyed the final meeting for the year in the lovely rural retreat of Roy and Lorna Whittle.

Graham Leach introduced our guest speaker, Kath Stumer, Garden Clubs Ambassador for 2010 and a member of the Karana Downs Garden Club.

Her main topic was growing bougainvilleas in pots, varieties that are suitable for pots and how to care for them. She also demonstrated pruning plants after flowering. Photos of flowering potted bougainvilleas and Kath’s beautiful garden were passed around. She also spoke about her year of being ambassador, meeting plenty of other keen gardeners and lots of travelling. Coral Beutel then presented Kath with a fruit basket.

Results of the competition bench for October - first Cath Howitt, second Joan Kropp.

Coral Beutel mentioned that her daughter used air freshener to spray slugs and killed them all!

Members enjoyed our Christmas lunch break-up recently at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club. Graham Leach entertained us with a few tall stories and guest speakers, The Twinnies, Brigette and Paula Powers, accompanied by their sister Michelle spoke about their work rehabilitating injured and sick seabirds. A collection was taken up and presented to the Twinnies to continue their good work.

Next meeting will be held in the garden of Nessie Pratten on Thursday, January 20, at 9.30am. Flower of the month, Dahlia.

Visitors welcome. For more information phone 5496 9169.

Twinnies and Michelle at Christmas Break-up

Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch Contributed by Sheila Williams

The December meeting of Beerwah NHWQ was held at the Baptist Church Hall on December 6. It was preceded by a light meal, after which the ‘Good Neighbour of the Year Award’ certificate and shield (which is sponsored by Glasshouse Country News) were presented by Councillor Anna Grosskreutz to Joy and Rob Haese. Rob and Joy were nominated by Suzanne Hoey, the Director of Care at Eden in Glasshouse Country, for their volunteer work at Eden over the past four years. They help in many areas, including bus driving, special events and gardening. They were also instrumental in setting up Friends of Eden Inc. The recipients of the annual award were chosen from the five winners of ‘Good Neighbour Awards’ during 2010.

Rob and Joy won the June ‘Good Neighbour Award’.

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Coral Beutel (right) presenting Kath Stumer with fruit bowl

Selling fast! 10 lots sold last month

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With more room for families, everything you need is right here: Walk to three schools and childcare centre Close to Beerwah town centre and shopping precinct including major retailers and medical centre Upgraded access from the Bruce Hwy & Steve Irwin Way New bus route, 5 mins drive from Beerwah train station, one hour train journey to Brisbane Regional sports fields and aquatic centre nearby With 90% already sold, many families are already calling Woodgrove home Come and look for yourself, and you’ll see and feel what makes this forest community so special.

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We had found a place to settle we had found a home.”

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Community group updates

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We met a few weeks ago with State Member for Caloundra. Mark McArdle, to bring to the state government’s notice, the parking issues at the Landsborough railway station. The government’s response has shown that once again they are overlooking this area in preference to others. The rail duplication from Beerburrum to Landsborough has been shelved indefinitely, though maps showing the upgrade were on display at the opening of the renovated railway station, showing the upgrade from Caboolture to Landsborough. No explanation as to why the upgrade was halted at Beerburrum has ever been received from the State Government. We are happy to see Andrew Powell taking up this issue and wish him luck!

Members recently attended the meeting at Sunshine Coast University in relation to the Caloundra South development. We, like other organisations, are horrified at the stand the state government has taken in relation to this development.

Have your say about Caloundra South, the rail upgrade, the parking problems or any other topic you feel strongly about. Go to www. landsborough.qld.au go to the Landsborough Community Association page and then the link to the forum. You’ll have to create a user name the first time you access the forum but after the initial time, all you’ll need to do is log in.

On a happy note, last night I attended the Landsborough State School Year 7 graduations to present the Margaret Armstrong Bursary for Academic Effort. It was a really lovely graduation night and I congratulate the students and staff for making it so. The winner of the bursary was Zarah Brown. We congratulate Zarah and we wish the graduating students the very best for the future.

Our last meeting was a special meeting to vote on two changes to the constitution. These changes are: 1. To change the date for the end of the financial year from March 31 to June 30 each year and 2. To change the date of the AGM from within three months of the financial end of year, to six months.

Our next general meeting will be on February 14. We wish all members and their families a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Morris House Neighbourhood Centre News Contributed by Ann Husband, coordinator It’s nearly the end of another year and I’m sure everyone is looking forward to a well earned break. Morris House’s last day for the year will be Friday, December 17. We will open each Wednesday from 10.00am - 11.00am for those who need bread, food etc. We will re-open on January 17. Our usual services are available until we close for Christmas.

It has been a busy year and we have assisted a lot of people with food, bread, other emergency help and referral and of course, internet and computer use.

We attended a meeting recently with other groups who provide emergency relief with the view of finding exactly what is available in the area and which organisations provide what, so we can make sure clients are given maximum help when in need.

Next year we hope to re-vamp our computer classes and provide a wider range of short courses to help those starting out with computers, the internet and e-mail. So keep a look out for news items from us in the new year. Information will also be posted on the web site so go to www. landsborough.qld.au and go to the Morris House page then to the courses link.

Spanish lessons are currently being organised at the CWA hall. If you are interested in learning Spanish, call us for details and booking information.

Our contact details are: Phone 5494 1255; fax; 5494 1797; e-mailmorrishouse@landsborough.com I would like to sincerely thank all our volunteers who have staffed the centre during the year and who have given up their time to assist others. Thanks to Jack for doing the reflexology which funds our emergency relief, Ross for doing a great job with tax help, Bernd for keeping our computer equipment operational free of charge, and the cooking group who cook each week for our clients.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Drive safely wherever you go.

Until next year, take care.

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You said it

Speed limits and dishonest train commuters

Letters to the Editor Letters are printed at the discretion of the editor, Lea Parkes and her policy is to include letters which focus on issues and are not about personally attacking other people.

For a letter to be considered for printing it must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the sender. Anonymous letters will not be printed.

Preference is given to letters under 300 words.

Letters may be edited to make them more readable, but the meaning will not be changed.

Regular correspondents will be limited to alternate issues to give everyone a chance to have their say.

Letters must meet the Friday 12.00noon deadline.

Views expressed in the 'You said it' page are those of the writer - and not this publication.

Please send your letters to letters@gcnews.com.au or fax to 5494 6399.

Ratepayers should be impressed with Council

Some months ago Council cut down a mature and stately gum tree at the intersection of Mt Mellum and Agnew Roads. It was not dead but did have some white ant infestation. It seems some nearby ratepayer convinced Council that this tree was a danger to children who might play under it even though they would need to cross a deep earth gutter to even reach it. No one has ever seen children playing on the road way under the tree. Some neighbour gained a better sea view by its removal.

Some months later, four mature gum trees on the other side of the same intersection opposite the offending tree, all started dying at the same time.

That was a puzzle for the neighbourhood. About two months after the last dead leaf fell from these trees, a cherry-picker, workmen with chain-saws and of course the necessary mulcher arrived.

Areas of the road were sign posted with warnings and witches hats and work started and carried on for half a day to cut down those four recently dead trees. No doubt it was because of the worry that children might suddenly want to climb the bank off the road to play under them.

All of this has happened within a short time and Council has been amazingly vigilant to protect the children. Some neighbours now have gained greatly enhanced and uninterrupted sea views.

The rest of us in the neighbourhood are suspicious and wait with expectation to see what this was all about.

Name withheld Landsborough

I would like to comment on Kurt Jensen’s letter (GCNews December 1). I agree with him as to the roundabout. This would have solved many problems but now we have sets of lights that do nothing to improve the situation at all. Speed limits are just a joke. The Caloundra road goes from 100 to 80 and the excuse is that the 80 part is there because there is no barrier. Major roads have 100km and a white line. I will never believe that speeding tickets are for the safety of the people. This is the easiest way of revenue making. Speeding does contribute to the accident but it is not the major cause.

Jeff Price wrote about train time tables and fares.

I travelled to Caboolture on a trip and the only person to swipe their card was one other person than myself who had a ticket. The train was full of school children and other commuters but not one had a ticket. This is where our money is being lost.

Peter Foley Mooloolah Valley

Dog attack heroes

On Sunday morning, December 5, I was sitting outside Woolworths at Beerwah with my two dogs, Arnie and Narchos who were both on their leads. A large bull terrier type dog suddenly appeared and attacked my dogs, knocking me off my feet. Before I realised, it had Arnie in its mouth. I tried to grab the dog, but not being so young anymore, it was too strong for me. Two men then came to my assistance, grabbing hold of the aggressive dog as I tried to get poor Arnie out of his mouth. Luckily, I could prise the jaws open enough to release Arnie, badly hurt but still alive. I suffer from angina and at this point I blacked out and can’t remember too much about the rest of the morning. I’d just like to thank the two men who came to Arnie’s rescue, and the woman who helped me until the ambulance came. I’d like to get in touch with you all to thank you personally, but have lost the phone numbers you gave on the day. If it was you, can you please ring me on 5494 6818.

Terry Drayson Beerwah

LANDSBOROUGH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Inc

A couple of weeks ago the Museum was approached by ABC Coast FM to do an interview celebrating the anniversary of the ‘Barbed Wire’.

Barbed wire was invented in 1867 but not perfected until 1873. It was made by Joseph F. Glidden and patented on November 24, 1874.

There are over 530 patented barbed wires, approximately 2,000 variations and over 2,000 patented barbed wire tools.

It was called the ‘Devil’s Rope’ by many religious groups in America because when cattle came into contact with it for the first time it was very painful.

At our Museum we have 54 different types on display and a book called ‘The Bobbed Wire’ which shows all of the variations.

The Museum will be closed over the Christmas break from Monday, December 20, reopening Wednesday, January 5.

The Management and staff of the Museum wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

Collection of barbed wire presented to the shire of Landsborough Historical Society

by Mr C Thompson of Warwick

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Chicken and Asparagus Crepe $9.50. Local free range chicken breast, asparagus and vintage cheese served in a light savoury crepe with a delicious, light garden salad.

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From Peter Slipper

From Andrew Powell

Federal member for Fisher. Ph: 1300 301 981 or 5444 4888

State member for Glass House. Ph: 5495 2666

Rain

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

It has been good to see the trees and plants greening up due to the rain, however the flooding around the region has not been helpful.

The rain has sparked some interesting action also with our wildlife. One of my staff members has been inundated with frogs in his garden at home, which has been a welcome attraction for him and his children.

The rain has again proved that Australia is a land of extremes: extended periods of drought and soaking heavy rains.

I can’t believe it is December already and the Christmas decorations are going up all over the place. My office is even covered in tinsel! I would like to formally wish residents of Glass House a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe start to 2011. My office will be closing from 12.00noon Wednesday, December 22 and re-opening on Monday, January 10. On behalf of myself and my staff, I wish you all the best for the holiday season.

Fisher Australia Day Awards Now is the time to nominate a local resident who works hard in a voluntary role for the community for the Fisher Community Australia Day Awards.

The awards will be presented at a special function on Australia Day, January 26, 2011, which also marks the 11th annual holding of the awards.

For nomination forms, collect one from my office at Buddina or phone 5444 4888 and speak to Richard.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 17, and Australia Day will be here again before we know it.

China services exports The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that China has become Australia’s largest export services market in 2009-10, having recently overtaken the United States.

The value of services exported to China reached $5.8 billion in 2009-10, which was up by 13.4 per cent on 2008-09 figures. The value of export services to the United States came in at just under $5.3 billion.

The combined total of Australia’s goods and services exports to China increased by 17.8 per cent during 2009-10.

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Speed signs Steve Irwin Way Since we managed to get Main Roads to drop the speed on Steve Irwin Way from Bowen Road to the Glass House Mountains Caravan Park, I have been in constant contact with them to erect 80km signs on the outgoing side of the post. I have just been informed that Main Roads attended to this late last week and there is now at least one 80km sign that alerts south bound traffic of the change in speed.

Update on Glass House Mountains National Landscape campaign You might have read that I recently took a delegation of Sunshine Coast tourism identities to a meeting with the Minister for Tourism. The meeting was very positive and the Minister committed to working with Tourism Queensland to see what could be done to secure a place on this prestigious list for the Glass House Mountains.

I have also recently written to the National Landscape program again asking for a representative from the program to visit Glass House in an effort to progress our application to the next level. If I am successful in getting a date for this I will let you all know.

From Anna Grosskreutz

From Jenny McKay

Division 1 Councillor Sunshine Coast Council Ph: 5420 8987

Division 5 Councillor Sunshine Coast Council Mobile: 0409 450 726

Festive season opening and closing times

Are you keen to give back to your community?

Christmas is again fast approaching. It is timely that I provide you with an update on the council opening hours over this period.

Council offices will close early on Friday, December 24 at 2.00pm.

Offices will be closed on all public holidays (Monday and Tuesday December 27 - 28, and Monday, January 3).

Offices will remain open on Wednesday, 29, Thursday, 30 and Friday, December 31.

Tree Removal – Landsborough Two trees will soon be removed from the corner of Old Gympie road and Landsborough / Maleny Road, Landsborough.

One tree is a Blackbutt, which is dead and the other is an Ironbark tree which has cankers throughout its canopy and is displaying significant sight of stress. Both trees are close to the edge of the road.

Reminder - free holiday buses This Christmas / New Year period, council is providing free public transport on the Sunshine Coast from December 26 to January 9.

Council is continuing the initiative following last year’s highly successful Free Holiday Buses Program.

This year, in addition to the Noosa services and the Maroochydore to Caloundra route 600, council is extending the program to include the entire Sunshine Coast region. This program will include; • All Translink Sunbus services • Council Flexilink services - including, Conondale to Witta to Maleny, Kenilworth to Mapleton, Mooloolah Valley to Glenview, Peachester to Beerwah • Glasshouse Country Coaches - Hinterland Connect and MalenyLandsborough-Beerwah services and Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwah services • Council Cabs.

The program is proudly funded by your Public Transport Levy.

Operating in Maleny since 2008, the ‘Book a Brain’ initiative aims to give local community groups access to the knowledge and experience of community members (Brains) to assist them in the development of responses, services or events that will be of benefit to the wider community.

Sunshine Coast Libraries has been successful in obtaining a $10,000 grant from the Commonwealth Government through the Golden Gurus program.

We would like to expand the ‘Book a Brain’ initiative to other libraries across the region, to help community groups. If you are interested in finding out more, or volunteering your skills to assist others in our communities, please register your interest at: http://aus.evanced.info/sunshinecoast/lib/ eventsignup.asp?id=796&windowmode=1&noheader=1 This will be the first step in assessing where and when we begin establishing the ‘Book a Brain’ program across the Sunshine Coast in 2011.

Twenty per cent not enough to keep kerbside

Council resolved to discontinue its kerbside cleanup service. The service cost rate payers $900,000 and was only used by 20 per cent of residents.

Council will now liaise with small private operators and community groups to establish an alternative service which will be user pays.

Environmentally it was argued, that kerbside clean up wastes an awful lot of recyclable items as once they are put out on the nature strip, it only needs to rain for them to become useless. Residents can recycle many items for free at council recovery stations and recycle markets. These items include car exhausts, steel, metal, clothing and clean rags, computers, engine oil (in domestic quantities), paint and hazardous chemicals (domestic quantities only), all things that are accepted in the yellow lidded recycling bin. I fully understood what these services meant to residents in my division and argued strongly to retain the service, however this motion was lost and this will now be council’s policy.

Waste levy for unserviced properties

Although we didn’t have a win with kerbside cleanup, Councils report to levy all residents regardless of where they had a recycling bin or not was defeated. I am happy to report that residents that do not use the serviced will not have to pay a levy.

Glasshouse Country Community Carols Guest d Youth Ban

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Date: - Dec 18th 2010 Place:- Beerwah Sports Ground Time:- 5.30pm start Fire Works: 8.30pm – Sponsored by Australia Zoo

Entertainment this year includes J 5, Peebow & Dagwood clowns, Bands, Choir, Nativity Drama, Traditional Carols and contemporary songs for everyone to sing.

Candles, battery & flame, glow sticks on sale.

Food by Rotary; Drinks and Stalls.

Sponsored by:

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flickr photo: 'Untitled' by Pixel Addict

Living well

Be Wise

Photographer's corner

by Penny Pincher

with Marg and John

Putting Santa on a Budget

Merry Christmas to all our readers!

Deck the Halls

It’s the time of year when everyone thinks of family and friends, near and far. And what better way to do so than by sending off a Christmas card? These days it is so easy to send a personalised message but how often do we look at our collection of photos and find that the one we would like to use is just not quite right?

The trick is to ‘be ready!’, so this year while the littlies are opening their pressies be sure to capture that special moment. This takes a little pre-planning but will pay off. A checklist to observe: 1. Is the camera ready, so you don’t miss that special moment?

2. Be sure you are so familiar with your camera that you can set it easily and do not need to experiment or refer to the manual.

3. Position yourself so you have a suitable background.

card by Chris Be sure to get down low so you are at the child’s eye level, and not looking down on him / her.

Using a suitable program such as Publisher, Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or Elements, turn your photo into a card you are proud to send off to the rellies. Some Camera software even provides templates and ideas. Add a bit of clip art and it’s ready to go for next year.

U3A Grafx Group meets at Beerwah Library each Thursday and will be providing tutoring in using Photoshop Elements in the coming months.

Check out: www.snapfish.com.au

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Zumba FX takes Zumba to the next level!

In the lead up to Christmas, don’t miss ‘A Taste of Toning’, incorporating the new specially modified ‘Toning’ options with the already established regular Zumba moves and music that Zumba FX participants know and love!

With Ang, and her assistant instructor Susan, choregraphy is demonstrated to suit everyone, with or without weights, men and women of all fitness levels, during this introductory period.

Zumbaâ FX is among the first in Australia offering

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this new and exciting Zumbaâ specialty class right here in Beerwah! Local residents can come along for a ‘Rockin’ Party’ and work towards getting their ‘Rock Hard Body’ at the same time!

Use of dumbells is OPTIONAL. If you choose to boost your workout with weights, maximum weight is 0.5kg - 1.5kg per hand. Join Zumba FX for a fun, motivational and super workout, without even realising just how many calories you’re burning at the same time!

‘Dear Santa..... I’d like a laptop computer, DS Lite, the latest Xbox 360 with 250GB hard drive, built-in wireless and hands-free Kinect motion controller capabilities, a triple turret nerf gun, robotic dinosaur, books, iPod touch, etc. etc…’.

Okay, the above example may be a little extreme but many parents will be nodding their heads with total understanding. If the list of presents your child would like on Christmas morning is getting out of control, then it’s time to put Santa on a budget. But how?

Put simply, start young. Let children know there are limits to what can be put on their Christmas list. Asl them what one or two items they would like the most. With older children explain to them that even Santa has to budget these days. Every child loves to see their Christmas stocking overflowing with presents on Christmas morning, so don’t use a stocking that can double as a dooner cover, consider using smaller stockings instead.

Beerwah Hall Thursday 7.30pm (Zumba / Toning); Elimbah Hall Friday 7.30pm (Zumba); Narangba Hall Wednesday 8.00pm. No classes December 24 - December 31.

Get a head start on their New Year’s resolutions with this affordable special deal. Purchase a five class pass for just $37.00 – less than $7.50 per class. Limited time only! www.zumbaFX.com, or join our Facebook Page for updates and special offers at www.facebook.com/ZumbaFXAng, email zumbaFX@gmail.com or phone 5419 0244.

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Research supports call for smoking bans

HINTERLAND BODY & SOUL

Buy a gift voucher in December and get another one for the same value at half price.

Book an appointment for *Bowen Therapy or *Remedial Massage with Lynelle. *All health rebates apply to Bowen Therapy or Remedial Massage only.

5/5 Turner Street Beerwahwww.hinterlandbodyandsoul.com.au

5494 0546

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Natural therapies

EXCLUSIVE Nail & Beauty Therapy Shop 9 Beerwah Pde, Next to Big Mower

Salon closed from 24th Dec Re-open 4th Jan CALL

Remedial Massage

Combining massage techniques from flowing, soothing to deep tissue

Erika 5494 0634

Reiki Therapy & Training Dip. Rem. Mem AAMT, QSMI, NFH Health Rebates Available

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HEALTH FUND REBATES

Cancer Council Queensland has renewed its call for the Queensland Government to introduce uniform statewide bans on smoking in public places, following the release of research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlighting the dangers of second-hand smoke.

The research confirmed that smokers are not only putting themselves at risk, but also risking the lives of 1.8 billion non-smokers.

It is estimated that 51 per cent of children and more than 50 per cent of adult nonsmokers are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke,increasing non-smokers’ risks of tobacco related disease, disability, and death.

Under current Queensland legislation, local councils have the power to introduce bans on smoking in public places.

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1/2 Price Waxing Spray Tans $25 1/2 Price Nails by Erin Diamond Body Scrub $25

Homeopathy

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Arthritic symptoms Back pain Headaches/migraines Joint Injuries Neck Pain Sprains/strains Stress/tension Tendonitis Treatment available in your home or at Beerwah Health Foods

Phone: 5439 0061

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Shop 5 Turner Park Shopping Centre Beerwah

Fitness

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54 Simpson Street, Beerwah

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We know at Hinterland Body & Soul that most people are tackling Christmas with a strict budget this year, and for this reason we have reduced prices on a number of products, and have put together some very affordable Christmas gifts and also a couple of great specials. Our gift range starts from just $10.00.

• Spoil someone with a beautiful one hour facial which includes a complimentary shape and polish for toes or fingers, only $65.00.

• For those special men in your lives we have a popular ASAP ‘Men’s Pack’ for their daily skin care.

• If you buy a gift voucher you will automatically be entitled to another of the same value for half price.

Lynelle Clement, Bowen Therapist and remedial masseuse is new to Hinterland Body & Soul.

She comes to Beerwah from Brisbane after working with Carmen McAtee, who has many

years of vast experience in both these fields.

Lynelle’s advice is ‘Prevention is Best’ – always maintain your body.

Come on in and have a browse, book an appointment and have a treatment before Christmas.

We’d like to thank all our clients for their support during our first seven months of business and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

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2 Shirley McRay, Glass House Mountains “I guess just to enjoy my family, my young grandchildren.

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Mountains. “A safe and happy Christmas for everybody.”

6 Peter Blom, Glass House Mountains. “I don’t really have a wish list, maybe if I win lotto.”

7 Margaret Moffat, Glass House Mountains. “Fine weather because we’re going camping. A lot of family will be there.”

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Get in on the act

Imagine singing your heart out to an audience of 15,000 people, performing Thriller in a crowded festival street, joining a procession of Balinese Kecak dancers, feeling your spirit soar on a Flying Trapeze or counting down to New Years Eve while a massive audience waits to explode at midnight.

Woodford Folk Festival invites you to unleash your hidden performer; no experience is necessary, just daily rehearsals culminating in performances to unsuspecting audiences.

Local ladies take a fragrant leap Local producers Jody West and Di West are regulars at the Suncoast Growers markets and know that stunning, fresh blooms don’t need to cost a fortune.

Banana growers since the 1970’s, Jody and Di branched out recently into a colourful fragrant new world and Farm Fresh Flowers was formed.

“We source all of our blooms direct from about six growers each week, pick only the best quality growers and sell our flowers at wholesale prices to maintain a good turnover of Di and Jodie fresh blooms,” Ms West said.

They said their vibrant Heliconias, with their stunning red and yellow blooms, would make a stunning centerpiece to any Christmas table, and sell for only $10.00. Jody and Di have been involved in horticulture on the Sunshine Coast for 40 years and their families still have farms at Beerwah, Beerburrum and at Wamuran in the southern hinterland. They both married into the banana industry many years ago and until recently had been focused on trying to find profitable ways to grow and market smaller, sweeter, subtropical bananas.

Farm Fresh Flowers are just one of a range of specialty producers who regularly sell at the markets, which are held every Saturday at Suncoast Christian Church carpark from 6.30am - 12.00noon with a special preChristmas twilight market on December 22, from 4.00pm - 8.00pm.

The new location is at the corner of Kiel Mountain and Schubert Roads, Woombye, taking the Palmwoods overpass.

Choir Master Beat Lehmann, will have you creating gorgeous harmonies and singing in a large choir on New Years Day in the spectacular Fire Event.

For more information, programs and tickets visit the Woodford Folk Festival website www.woodfordfolkfestival.com or call the Queensland Folk Federation on 5496 1066. Selected newsagents have the programs, check online for these outlets.

It’s that time of year again GCNews Christmas Closing Times The GCNews office will close on Wednesday, December 22 And will reopen Tuesday, January 12 The first edition for 2011 will be

Merry

Wednesday, January 19

Christmas

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

Free Holiday Buses across the Coast From December 26 – January 9, 2011 This year visitors and locals alike can take advantage of all public buses across the Sunshine Coast region being absolutely free during this period. Free services include all Sunbus, Hinterland Connect and Maleny-Landsborough-Beerwah services; even Flexilink and Council Cabs are free! So, take the stress out of the festive season, avoid the congestion and take the opportunity to try out the bus services across the Coast – it’s easier than you think! For more information on Sunbus services please visit the TransLink journey planner at www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30, anytime. For more information on all other local services visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or call Sunshine Coast Council on (07) 5475 7272.

Come and meet our new Manager Phil

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Worshippers bid fond farewell to Rev Green

Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship Fr Stan Griffith Associate Pastor, Caloundra Catholic Parish

Christmas, a time of hope

There is no doubt that we live in a fear filled world. Fear is a terrible thing. It cripples us into passivity. It ruins our memories of the past or the present, and it undermines dignified, trusting and respectful relations. Broadly speaking, we fear four things: God, nature, other people and sometimes ourselves. Yet the essential message of Christmas was given by the angel, “Be not afraid.” It is a message we find hard to accept in our daily living.

St Paul tells us that love drives out all fear. This is why we celebrate Christmas - love has taken human form in Jesus Christ the Lord. Thus we are celebrating the birthday of a man whose life, death and resurrection showed us the way out of our fears, revealed the truth that sets us free and gave us the life that we can live to the full in this world and into eternity.

Christmas is the feast when God calls us to be active in bringing God’s kingdom to bear in our world.

Christmas is the feast when our memories are joined to God’s, who remembers us in our fears.

Christmas is the feast when all Christian relationships are defined by the dignity, trust and respect thy bestow on ourselves and all we relate to.

As a result of the babe at Bethlehem, God has shown us that fear is not our calling and that the saving love of Jesus impels us to take risks in how we live out a life of faith, hope and love.

God’s message at this wonderful time reads, “Do not be...afraid, I am bringing you good news of great joy...to you is born this day...a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”

To all, a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas.

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah Sunday Worship & Youth Program 8.30am Phone: 5494 6187 All Welcome!

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Mooloolah Valley Church

Pastor Brendan Edwards

Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Building - Sun 4.30pm

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St Thomas’s street ministry

Quote of the week

Phone: 5496 9556

COUNTRY GlasshouseGLASSHOUSE Country Baptist Church

CHURCH 58LUTHERAN Roberts Rd, Beerwah

Christ centred, Community minded Family service Sundays 10:30 Village Hall Sunday School - 11.00am Everyone welcome- Enquiries 5492 9017

Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

9.00am Invites Sunday you toWorship our Sunday Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

services at 9.00am Enquiries phone 5494 6354

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH

WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Beerwah (Peachester Road) 9.00am (First Sundays - Family Service) Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866 Local contact 5494 9536

A Wesleyan Methodist Church

Worshippers at the Wednesday morning services at St Thomas' Mooloolah usually move on for coffee and a chat outside the bakery, so this is where they farewelled Rev Avriel Green last week. Avriel is moving to her own Parish of Nanango and a busload of Glasshouse Country congregations will travel there for her induction on December 18.

Kids & Youth ÊÊ Programs

BEERWAH 9.30 & 6 MALENY 10.30

www.churchontherise.org.au Church Office 5494 0655

68 Peachester Rd, Beerwah

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Reed St. Glasshouse Mts. (next to RSL)

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Glasshouse Country Baptist Church

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah

Saturday, 18th December, 2010 Sausage Sizzle & Softdrinks on sale from 5.30 pm

Carols start at 6.00 pm with various forms of music

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION at 7.00 pm

EVERYONE IS WELCOME “BYO chairs or blankets”

Christmas Eve Service Friday 24th 7.30pm Worship Services held every Sunday 9.00am Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671 32

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CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 6pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5492 9279

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HIGH QUALITY NEEDED WHEN SEEKING COMMERCIAL FINANCE Businesses seeking commercial financing need to devote more effort to presenting high-quality applications to lenders, according to a leading local commercial finance adviser.

Teresa Harrison, Smartline Personal Mortgage Adviser, said that in a significantly tightened commercial lending environment, the quality of the funding application presented to lenders was a key determinant in whether funding was obtained.

“Anyone who has tried to secure commercial finance in the past 12 months or increase their loan facility would have found it a difficult process,” Teresa said.

“Commercial borrowers are having to face the challenges of increased interest rates, risk margins and reduced gearing ratios.”

“The banks are telling me that they still have money to lend, but they need to see quality applications. Banks want to see a lot more professionalism in the applications they receive for commercial finance with appropriate risk assessment.”

“This feedback reinforces the importance of having the right transaction structure in place and making the right presentation to the banks when seeking commercial finance.”

Teresa said even good quality clients who represented a low risk to the banks were having to pay an unnecessary premium for commercial finance because of the GFC and the risk adversity of the banks.

“Many banks are using a ‘one size fits all’ approach given the tougher market conditions, rather than pricing for the risk of the individual client – resulting in higher interest rates and tightening lending conditions,” she said.

Many people would be experiencing interest rate increases. At the same time, customers are being asked to

reduce their gearing levels. For example, you might have a $2 million property with a $1.4m facility which is geared to 70 per cent (e.g. 70% LVR).

Following a review, it is not uncommon for the bank to decide this gearing needs to be reduced down to 60-65 per cent, meaning you need to contribute an additional $100,000 to $200,000 to reduce the outstanding Call Adviser Teresa Harrison. borrowings.

T: 5422 9458 or 0410 648 098 “Higher interest rates and www.smartline.com.au/tharrison reduced gearing levels mean businesses seeking commercial finance are being hit with a double edged sword,” Teresa said.

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Property of the week

Unsurpassed acreage retreat The possibilities are endless, the potential enormous and the best value for money acreage property I have seen! Set on 40 stunning acres with approx 20 flat horse friendly acres, two large dams for irrigation if small crops are your thing and the entire property is dog fenced. The residence is five star quality with approx 1400m2 under roof, consisting of seven bedrooms all with marble ensuites, snooker room, spa and sauna room, media room, granite and marble kitchen, just to name a few features. With garaging for a comfortable 10 vehicles and implement shed, this property offers the ultimate in rural living. Once run as a five star holiday resort, the licenses (including liquor licence) are all still current, but if you are looking for quality land with a special, super private, luxury residence, then this rural stunner is a must see. Inspection by appointment only. Priced at $1.6 million. Contact Ross Cooney on 0409 584 890 or 5439 0500.

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SAVE ON PETROL • Fully fenced 651m2 block • Drive through lock up garage • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom solid brick • All the hard work has been done • Walk to all amenities

Karen Lincoln M: 0439 948 274 T: 5439 0500 EUDLO

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REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE $370,000 – OWNERS HAVE BOUGHT ELSEWHERE • Above ground pool • Hi-Set Queenslander • Decking and entertainment area • Close to town and schools • Fully fenced 1844m2 block

Leanne Barnard M: 0424 990 094 T: 5439 0500 LANDSBOROUGH

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EUDLO’S GARDEN OF EDEN $829,000 • 10 Acres with 3 to 4 acres cleared and useable • 10.5m X 7.5m Shed with power • 2 Separate Living Areas • 4 Large Bedrooms, Master with Ensuite • 9’ Ceilings throughout

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY $459,000 • Almost half acre level landscaped land • Solid brick home with ducted air conditioning • 2 large living areas & huge well appointed kitchen • Sub-division potential • Great investment or land banking opportunity

Matthew Guillemet M: 0437 230 011 T:5492 9977

Karen Lincoln M: 0439 948 274 T: 5439 0500

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QUALITY IS TIMELESS $950,000 • 27 acres of private bushland • Inspiring views out to Moreton Island • Inground pool, tennis court • Soaring timber ceilings, huge rooms • Sealed driveway, lush tropical landscaping

Roger Guillemet M: 0418 485 954 T: 5439 6300

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PEACEFUL & TRANQUIL SURROUNDS • 21 Acres (approx 4 cleared) • 1 Bedroom Cabin • Choice of elevated home site with views • 2 Dams • An opportunity not to be missed

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IT’S OH SO CLOSE! • Large fenced 1,142m2 block • Multi unit zoning • Walk to all amenities • 2 living areas & air conditioned • Large covered outdoor entertaining.

Ross Cooney M: 0409 584 890 T: 5439 0500 MOOLOOLAH

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Tracey Mulry M: 0412 032 307

T: 5439 6300

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Property of the week

Urgent sale required Work relocation requires an immediate sale. Vendors will consider any reasonable offers. A fantastic opportunity for an investment property or a first home buyer. This is a solid home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas on a huge town size block over quarter acre (1517m2).

Verandas on two sides, a lovely big timber kitchen and no less than four air conditioners. There is a single garage with power and has plumbing available for shower and toilet, as well as town water and sewered. An above ground pool completes the picture. Nestled in a lovely area of the Glass House Mountains it is less than five minutes to town, shops, rail, schools and other amenities. Priced at $395,000 neg. Call Alice King for an inspection 0411 334 252.

Laurie Evans Real Estate Pty Ltd Est 1978

The Name That Means A Great Deal In Real Estate GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS

GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS

$443,000 Phone Exclusive Agent Kleena Bracken 0429 405 109 5496 9411

$378,000

1/2 ACRE WITH POOL • 5 bedroom, ensuite & walk in robe • Family room plus rumpus. A/C & fans • Covered patio. Pool.Swing set. Mtn views • 13.5 x6m shed(remote)plus 3 garden sheds • Fenced. Side access. 2013m2

Phone Exclusive Agent Kelvin Brady 0429 003 338 5496 9411

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!!

• 3 B/R, 1 bathroom on 1/2 an acre • Full length verandah and deck • Single carport and workshop • Double size garden shed • Fully fenced and landscaped

LANDSBOROUGH

GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS

Offers over $499,000 COUNTRY CHARM & MODERN • Secluded 1/2 acre brick steel frame home Phone Exclusive Agent • 4 bed, ensuite, high ceilings, fireplace Julie Walton • New quality kitchen, 2 draw dishwasher 0433 983 630 • 2 bay shed, 2 carport, Lge ET & pool 5494 6588 • Close to schools, rail, shops, medical

$369,000 neg Phone Exclusive Agent Alice King 0411 334 252 5494 6588

HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH THIS INVESTMENT • 701m2, very tidy 3 bed, brick, 2 bath • Side access, single garage, level block • Undercover patio, fully fenced • Great investment or first home • Close to rail, shops, schools etc, value!

LANDSBOROUGH

$359,000 Phone Exclusive Agent Theo Grigoriou 0400 321 953 5494 1488

CHRISTMAS COMES ONCE A YEAR! • Immaculate modern brick home • 4 bedrooms - main with ensuite • Spacious modern kitchen • Undercover entertaining area • 700m2 fully fenced easy care gardens

GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS

$499,500 Phone Marketing Agent Kelvin Brady 0429 003 338 5496 9411

STREET APPEAL + OUTLOOK • 3 storeys, pool, indoor spa and A/C • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + study & Ens • Views from most windows and balcony • Short distance to railway and shops • 2953m2 with the backyard fully fenced

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LANDSBOROUGH 3349 Old Gympie Rd - Sat 10 - 10.45am 5 brms, ens, 8 car accom, 4000m2………...…….…...$599,000 LANDSBOROUGH 8 Redwood Crt - Sat 11.00 - 11.45am 6 brms, ensuite, single lock-up garage, 700m2……...$359,000 BEERWAH 3 Sapphire Court - Sat Only 12.00 - 12.45pm 3 bedrooms, ensuite, DLUG, 746m2………………….$499,000

$289,000 Phone Exclusive Agent Norm James 0412 480 227 5494 1488

BEERWAH’S BEST BUY! • Modern townhouse in gated community • 3 bedrooms, spacious open plan living • Upstairs balcony with views • Large courtyard with wide side access • Single garage & carport

$429,000 Phone Exclusive Agent Renee Oudeman 0448 847 508 5494 6588

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS ONCE • 4 bedrooms, ensuite and study • Three living areas, enclosed verandah • 6 x 9m shed, stables and water well • 4623m2 block of land, saltwater pool • Air-con, carport, needs some TLC

GLASSHOUSE MTNS 31 Alpha Drive - Sat 12.00 - 12.45pm 4 bedrooms, ensuite, SLUG, shed, 1517m2…………$395,000 BEERWAH 267 Burys Road - Sat Only 1.00 - 2.00pm 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2791m2, huge shed….….$650,000

For more properties visit our website - www.laurieevans.com.au or call 7 days a week

Beerwah Office - 5494 6588 1/60 Simpson Street

Glass House Mtns - 5496 9411 1/7 Reed Street

Landsborough - 5494 1488 38 Cribb Street

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Property safety over the festive season

Space without the price! $369,000

With Senior Constable Krista Owens, Beerwah Police The holiday period is nearly upon us, as the weather improves.

During the holiday period residents can take the following simple precautions to secure their home and property while they are away: • Check that all doors and windows are securely locked.

• Lock the rubbish bin in the garage, or have a neighbour place rubbish in your bin as well and put it out at the usual times.

• Have your mail held at the Post Office, re-directed or collected by a friend or neighbour.

• Place a NO JUNK MAIL sticker on the letterbox and have any extraneous material collected by a friend or neighbour.

• Cancel all deliveries of milk, newspapers etc.

• Arrange for paths and driveways to be kept free of litter.

• Do not leave keys concealed for others to use - offenders may utilise them as well.

• Advise local police of your absence and provide them with a contact address / phone number for while you are away.

• Advise neighbours of your intended absence and ask that they report suspicious people or vehicles near your home to police immediately.

• Lock away garden tools, ladders and anything which may be used to gain entry to your home or other premises.

• Disconnect the electrical supply to garage doors and lock the doors in the closed position.

• Use an automatic timer to operate selected lights and radios in the house.

Remember to lock the electricity meter box using locks provided by your local electricity authority.

• Do not leave notes advertising your absence and ask neighbours not to tell callers that you are on holidays.

• Interior doors should be locked and keys removed to make movement within the house difficult for an intruder.

• If an alarm is fitted, ensure that it has the ability to either reset itself or be reset by the monitoring company in the event of activation by heat wave or power failure.

• Do not leave answering machine messages advising of your absence on holiday.

• Turn down the volume on your telephone just prior to leaving the house.

• JOIN A NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GROUP. A good neighbour can be as effective as a police patrol in deterring crime and protecting your home while you are away.

Christmas 2010 Appliance Deal with your New Kitchen from Reno-vate IT

Are you looking for extra space to keep that valuable investment – a boat, caravan or motorhome? Need room to build a shed or put in a pool? This is your chance to have just that without the price of a much larger property!!

Set on 769m2 of land this very neat four bedroom, brick home has been perfectly positioned to take advantage of the wide frontage available on this rare block. With great front and rear yard and terrific side access, this property gives you the opportunity to expand your lifestyle no matter what your interests.

Inside the home, a comfortable air conditioned lounge / dining combination makes up the living area with sliding glass doors opening onto a shady patio adjacent to the kitchen. The U-shaped kitchen is extremely functional with ample cupboards and built-in pantry giving plenty of storage.

The hallway joining the four bedrooms and bathroom gives quiet and privacy by separating the sleeping and living areas of the home. Three of the bedrooms have built-in robes the master with the added comfort of air conditioning. Attached double garaging finishes off what is a great value package.

Do you want really usable space but don’t want to pay the price??? Yes??

Then why wait? Call Norm James of Laurie Evans Real Estate Landsborough on 0412 480 227 or 5494 1488 now for your personal inspection.

Need room for a truck or horse?

You could have both here. This solid cavity brick home is packed with character set on a level 4,401m2 block, perfectly located for a truckie offering immediate access to the Bruce Highway interchange. Open fireplace plus a wood fire for winter and a large rear verandah for the summer BBQ’s. Fully fenced with good side access and undercover parking for five vehicles. Internally the feature brick wall is complimented by the soaring raked ceilings in the living and meals area. Two separate living areas and a spacious kitchen complete this charming rural property. Forty five thousand litres of water storage so the horses won’t go dry and its location is opposite pine forests which offer privacy and a place to ride the horse. Put this one on your inspection list. $479,000, contact agent Roger Guillemet 0418 485 954.

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Bromeliad Society Inc. Contributed by Bob McLean Phone: 0427 606 240 As I wandered through our garden looking to choose which of the spectacular plants I could share with you for Christmas, I marvelled at how the mild winter and wet spring has provided such great growing conditions for bromeliads.

We have so much colour at present with reds, yellows, burgundy and the green leaves trimmed with cream or pink, they may also be banded or speckled.

The one that stood out most of all is Aechmea nudicaulis. These plants have now been in flower for several weeks and will still be in full bloom for Christmas.

This Aechmea species is one of the most widespread bromeliads in the Americas region (where it comes from), and is usually found growing as an epiphyte.

It is a tough tubular plant with prominent spines bordering mottled green leaves. The cylindrical upright, fire-engine red and yellow flower spikes, formed in mid-to-late summer, are clearly visible from a distance and never fail to attract the attention of visitors. They turn from yellow to a pale shade of greenish yellow, while the red envelope retains its striking red.

This plant can take relatively harsh conditions, and doesn’t have much root system when grown in soil, so is best grown as an epiphyte or over rocks, and looks spectacular when placed in trees.

It can give the appearance of a decorated Christmas tree, with the red and yellow flowers spikes resembling Christmas lights.

Go Green Rainforest Nursery plant of the week Holly Leaved Fuschia, Graptophyllum ilicifolium After the good old Christmas tree, the next plant we think of when our thoughts turn to Christmas is Holly. Here in Australia we have an awesome plant whose foliage and flowers are second to none. The Holly Leaved Fuschia has stunning foliage and large clusters of deep red flowers.

These flowers are full of nectar and are bird attracting. The Holly Leaved Fuschia is naturally found in small areas of lowland rainforest near Mackay. Here on the Sunshine Coast it makes a beautiful shrub 2 to 3m high and 2m wide. It does well in full sun to semi shade. Small potted If you would like more information on this tree or any other native plants drop in and see Simon or Melissa at Go Green Rainforest Nursery, 2620 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview.

specimens in decorated pots also make a great Christmas ornament or table centrepiece. Why not make our Aussie flora part of your Christmas this year?

Phone 5494 5980. Email: gogreenrainforest@bigpond.com Now open 7 days.

More Australians using rainwater tanks The use of rainwater tanks by Australian households continues to increase, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Twenty six per cent of households used a rainwater tank as a source of water in March 2010, up from 19 per cent in 2007. Almost half (49 per cent) of South Australian households used a rainwater tank, followed by Queensland (36 per cent) and Victoria (30 per cent).

The Northern Territory had the lowest proportion of households (five per cent) that used a rainwater tank.

Over the past three years, the greatest increase in rainwater tank use was in Queensland and Victoria.

Of households living in a dwelling suitable for a rainwater tank, the percentage that has a rainwater tank installed has increased from 24 per cent in 2007 to 32 per cent in 2010. Brisbane had the largest increase of households that have a rainwater tank at their dwelling, from 18 per cent in 2007 to 43 per cent in 2010.

The proportion of households residing at a dwelling less than one year old that have a rainwater tank installed has risen to 57 per cent in 2010, compared with 26 per cent in 2007.

The reasons reported by Australian households for installing a rainwater tank were 'to save water' (47 per cent) and 'restrictions on mains water' (24 per cent). Melbourne had the highest proportion of households (47 per cent) to report water restrictions as a reason for installing a rainwater tank.

Government launches online database for waterwise plants Queenslanders can now go online to find the most water efficient plants to grow in their area by searching a comprehensive new database of almost 4,500 plants.

Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources and Member for Capalaba, Michael Choi said the Waterwise Plant Selector is a searchable database of plants suited to the seven biogeographical climate zones in Queensland, from the arid stretches of the central west to tropical monsoonal regions of the north and the subtropical south-east corner.

"The Waterwise Plant Selector is a comprehensive database, featuring an extensive range of native and non-native plant species.

"The database allows Queenslanders to search by their postcode to select water efficient

This Aechmea is extremely variable in size, foliage colour and flower colour and form. It is also hardy, blooms regularly, and soon multiplies to form an interesting colony of plants. You will enjoy the year round contribution this species will provide in your garden.

Happy bromeliad growing and have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year until we meet again in 2011.

Flickr image: 'Graptophyllum ilicifolium - Holly Leaf Fuschia or Blackwood Holly' by Tatters

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plants suited to their climatic region and local conditions.

"It has been developed as a key component of the Bligh Government's Waterwise Gardens Program, which provides a comprehensive range of webbased information products to help gardeners establish and maintain water efficient gardens.

"Councils and other organisations can link to the Water Plant Selector through their websites to inform and educate the community about waterwise gardening."

The Waterwise Plant Selector can be accessed from the Department of Environment and Resource Management website at www.derm.qld. gov.au/waterwise

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A to Z of trades and services Five Minutes with John Walton, local technician from Personal Computer Solutions

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This business will be closed from 24th December until 21st January 2011 Jeff and Ann wish everyone a Safe and Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

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21 Peachester Road, BEERWAH AH Fax: 5494 0416 Email: beertron@internode.on.net

• Antenna Repairs • New Installations • Digital Upgrades • Additional Outlets

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Glasshouse Country News or email advertising @gcnews.com.au

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technicians are qualified and experienced.

Why should readers choose you?

Because of our efficient same day service. Also, we can supply new computers, PC or laptop, suitable for home and business use. Check out our website at www.pcsol.com. au for all the brands and prices currently available. We can also custom-build a new PC to suite the customer’s requirements, or upgrade their existing system to current standards.

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We are available from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday (after hours available by appointment). Phone 1300 721 117 or email sales@pcsol.com.au

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PC Solutions currently has eight technicians in coastal areas, from northern NSW to the Sunshine Coast.

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Joinery & Shopfitters

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Queenslander Specialists Specialising in low pressure hand washing

You book your house now and recieve: FREE: Spider Treatment / FREE: Anti-mould Treatiment FREE: Carpet Clean & Lic. Pest Control with every Bond Clean

Other Services Available Windows / Roofs & Gutters / Driveways & Pathways Internal Walls & Ceilings / Bond Cleans Pest Control & Ceiling Vacuums FULLY INSURED - ALL WORK GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Extra rooms $10 each

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NOTICE TO BUILDING TRADE ADVERTISERS

Licensed building contractors are required to state their name and BSA licence number in all advertisements. A BSA licence is mandatory for building design, plumbing and drainage; gas fittings; termite inspection and reports and pre-purchase building

Concreting Phillip Short Concrete

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Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282 T0388

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer

Darryl Johnson - 0415 954 195 Licensed Contractor - BSA 1119033 ‘Local Guy, Local Quote’

Electrical

Blue Card No. 1023702

Specialising in: Plain & Exposed Aggregate, Colour, Stencil & Spray-on Stencil Phone TODD on 5437 6705 or 0413 783 859 T0028

Retail suppliers of fencing materials, timber, logs, wire and steel.

Also installers of quality fencing For a Free Measure and Quote phone

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

Office:0414 5493482 0054 Mobile: 037 Mobile: 0414 482 037

FREE QUOTE & COMPETITIVE RATES

Nathan Dakin

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Chad’s Cheap Mowing 0430 517 211

Garages / sheds Our Products Our Service FREE • Garages • Designed & Engineered Quotes & • Patios • Fully Licensed & Insured Advice • Carports • Council Permits Organised • Sheds\Rural & Farm Sheds DISPLAY CENTRE NOW OPEN AT 2 WILLIAM ST, KILCOY

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• Domestic • Rural • All Types • 4WD Tractor & Bucket • Post Driver & Slasher • 4T Tipper Rubbish Removal • Total Landscape Service • Locally Owned & Operated For a free quote phone Garth 5499 9330 or 0438 714 983

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Free quotes: Call for the Best Price • Windows • Doors • Maintenance • Shower Screens • Security & Insect Screens MONTY’S GLASS & SECURITY 5493 0374 0439 875 031

Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

Phone Nick Atwell Mob: 0411 466 586 A/H: 5494 6713

BSA Lic: L 1117342

KEV’S MOWING

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5494 9183 0438 308 513

LOW COST GLASS REPLACEMENT

• Home • Shop • Office • 7 Days •

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Est. since 1983

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Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

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Handyman services Rick’s

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Domestic, Commercial, Phone & Data, Intercoms & Gates

0427 120 955 www.kamconstructions.net.au

BSA Lic No 60108

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NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

• Hedging • Rubbish Removal • Ride-on Mowing • Mowing • Pruning

dakinslusciouslawns@gmail.com ‘Do It With Dakin’

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Ph 5492 9502 Mob: 0409 549 295

ABN 41 636 538 072

0437 434 800

email: matthewcarter@aapt.net.au QBSA 1139536

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Phone Stuart on 0407 021 715

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Free quotes.... Pensioner discounts

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns

Domestic • Commercial •71536 Rural • Industrial BSA Lic. No. 60278 Lic. No. 60278 PO BoxBSA 578, Beerwah QLD 4519 PO Box 578, Beerwah QLD 4519

• Pruning & Garden work • Gutter cleaning • High Pressure Water Cleaning

ALL MAINTENANCE

22+ years experience Free in all types of home maintenance Quotes repairs, painting & minor renovations

Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

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Timber, Colourbond, Aluminium & Glass Pool fencing, Gates Retaining Walls & More For a free quote Phone Matthew

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Phone 5494 8900

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QUALITY & RELIABLE SERVICE

ROBERT TREVISAN

Jim: Beerwah

5413 2500

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Jim: Beerwah Office: 5439 9400 Office:0414 5439774 9400 Mobile: 046 Mobile: 0414 774 046

41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

0407 575 667

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Electricians

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Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

QBSA 068989 Professional & prompt Quality work Site left clean Driveways, Patios, Paths and slabs in plain, exposed & decorative finishes Existing concrete rejuvenated

PHONE: 0407 754 208

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“All Aspects of Concreting”

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Local Painters

High Quality Work Our Prices Based on Award Wages NO HIDING PROFIT! Over 30 Years Experience

Repairs & replacements - All building work

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Ph Mark – 5494 6709

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0404 479 187 or 5494 9336

30 yrs Exp – mobile EFTPOS “Servicing the Hinterland”

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John Annakin Lic No. PMT-0-11432

Marine Services

0407 439 526

BSA NO. 1011255

07 5493 0440

Painters

Shane Schultz ABN: 43 886 956 461 BSA Lic: 1091741 MPA Mem No: 162207

ABN: 43 886 956 461 BSA Lic: 1091741 MPA Mem No: 162207

ABN: 43 886 956 461 BSA Lic: 1091741 MPA Mem No: 162207

ABN: 43 886 956 461 BSA Lic: 1091741 MPA Mem No: 162207

All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393

Plant & Machinery

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Phone 5494 6066 to advertise your business

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Operator • Tilt Bucket • 3 ton Excavator Friendly Quality Paints • Laser Levelling • Trencher - -STEVE GASTALDIN CContact ONTACT STEVE GASTALDIN Contact S TEVE Contact ASTALDIN - S07 TEVE Contact G6065 ASTALDIN - STEVE GASTALDIN • Post Hole Borer 0407 946G061 5494 0407 946 07 6065 0407 946 061 0407 07061 5494 946 061 60655494 070407 5494946 6065 061 07 5494 6065 • Auger 250 • 350 • 450 paintersfirst@iprimus.com.au paintersfirst@iprimus.com.au paintersfirst@iprimus.com.au paintersfirst@iprimus.com.au paintersfirst@iprimus.com.au • 600mm Plant Auger Lindeman Road • Rotary Flail/Grass Mulcher/Cutter Professional Painting • 8 ton Tipper Truck BEERWAH Local Tradesman with AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK 20 years Experience Ph: 5494 0056 • Mobile: 0408 192 814

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- PT 100F Track Loader - All site slashing & cutting - Double Head Slasher - Dedicated Mulcher

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3½t Excavator. Hydraulic Grab, Ripper, 350mm 450mm Trenching and 1200mm tilt mud buckets.

Fire Breaks. Tree Clearing, Mulching. Dams, Driveways. Bulk Loading & Carting.

Servicing North Brisbane to Gympie

P 0422 270 386

Landsborough Excavator & Positrack Hire

Good Rates all Areas - Fully Insured

5494 1399 or 0418 930 099

BOBCAT & EXCAVATOR HIRE

Glasshouse Mountains and surrounding areas - 8 tonne tipper - trencher - augers - 4 in 1 bucket - levelling bar - laser levelling Phone John Baker - forks - 3 tonne excavator on 0409 20 64 64

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E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com PO Box. 257 Beerwah 4519 FULLY BSA 1189580 INSURED

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• Pre- purchase Inspections • Annual Termite Inspections • Termite Management Systems • Termite Treatments • General Pest management Cockroaches • Ants • Spiders • Silverfish • Fleas • Bed Bugs

POSI TRACK, EXCAVATOR, TIPPER & BEVERTAIL HIRE

• 3.5T Excavator • 10m Tipper • Positrack • Rock Breaker • Augers • Grab • Slasher • Broom • Trencher • Forks • Quarry Products available

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E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 Fax: 5497 4840

FREE 20km TRAVEL

• TERMITE TREATMENTS • TERMITE BARRIERS • PRE-PURCHASE PEST & BUILDING REPORTS • THERMAL IMAGING • COCKROACHES • SPIDERS • ANTS

Mobile Locksmiths 0400 114 604

BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE

email: ba_earthmovers@dodo.com.au

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL

Locksmiths

B&A EARTHMOVERS

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BSA: 106 8977 LIC: PMT-0-11572 TO507

Termites:

• Spiders • Pre-purchase • Rodents timber inspections • Fleas • Termite inspections • Ants • Chemical barriers/

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Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

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D & M Britton - Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough

Cost Effective Local Business Est. Since 1996

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• Cockroaches • Carpet Beetle • Lawn Weeds • Silver Fish • Bed Bugs

ANDREW 0423 107 716

0419 704 408

frogonthehop@bigpond.com

• Design • Retaining walls / Drainage • Paving / Repairs • Gardens / Mulching • Lawns • Mini Bobcat Services

ABN 79 347 449 750

*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping

Works where others can’t and loves Lantana!

Quality Workmanship

All Aspects of Painting Sunshine Coast including all Hinterland areas

*4 in 1 Bucket & Level Bar *6ft Double Head Slasher *50hp *10m3 Tipper

Pest control

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING

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5494 8913 Hinterland Areas

HINTERLAND PEST CONTROL

FFIRST IRST IN IN QUALITY QUALITY&&SERVICE SERVICE

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PO BOX 257 Beerwah 4519

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Mob 0420 662 811 A/H 5496 9540

GARDEN FEATURES

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Dave McIntyre Genuine References Available New Homes • Repaints • Insurance Work

ATER FEATURES

Ph: 0418 204 159

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Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002

Brush Rite Painting

BEERWAH •W

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•Augers •Trencher • 4 in 1 bucket •8 ton tipper •Level bar •Laser Leveller •Tilt Bucket

Contact Frank 0457 486 080

Landscaping

• PAVING & STONEWORK • RETAINING WALLS • DRIVEWAYS • POOL SURROUNDS • OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS

•Track Machine

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For all inside & outside jobs

OW N E R O P E R ATO R

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Handyman services cont.

HANDYMAN

Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire

Limited access specialist VE COMPETIT RATES

• • • •

Minimal Site Impact Entry 700mm Landscaping Post Hole Borer & Fence Installer • Site Clean ups • Trenching

PH. JOHN 0403 795 185 5492 9909

LI’L Aussie DIGGA EXCAVATIONS

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Marylyn on 5494 6066 or email advertising @gcnews.com.au

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Printing & Stationery

Plasterers

Shower screens

Frameless Shower Installations

PRINTER CARTRIDGES

Phone: 5494 6011

4 Turner Street, BEERWAH

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LETTERHEADS

RUBBER STAMPS A5 & A4 INVOICE BOOKS Business Cards

Call Brendon for a prompt, professional, clean and on budget service 0432 412 209 bsdplastering.com.au QBSA 1191560

Plumbers

Full colour, single sided Includes basic design service & GST

Allan Koschel Plumbing Service

200 for $79

Email: fsinstallations@bigpond.com

Mobile: 0407 727 645

FRIDGE DOOR SEALS * All major brands * Supply & Fit

Slashing MOOLOOLAH VALLEY SLASHING

PHONE JAREN 5439 0764

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Lic. No. 13217

Plumber, Drainer and Gas Fitter Ph: (07) 5493 0625

Mathew Brown Phone 0402 123 154

Refrigeration T0081

Q.B.S.A. No. 76388

SPECIALISING IN

•Framed, Semi-frameless & 10mm Frameless Showerscreens•Painted Glass Splashbacks •Frameless Mirrors•Wardrobe Doors•Glass Petitions

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Interior Sheeting, Plastering, Cornice and Covering Exposed Bricks

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BSD PLASTERING

LARGE RANGE OF ORIGINALS & GENERIC BRANDS

QBSA Licence No. 1128890 TO520

A to Z of trades and services

* Blocks * Acreage * Firebreaks Weedspraying now available

For a quote call Len 0419 732 364 or 5494 0484

PO Box 316 Glasshouse Mtns 4518

• • • • • •

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Phone Mobile: 0413 330 275 or 5439 0960 Lic’d Plumber and Drainer QBSA 1002354 Need a plumber?

C.Apelt Plumbing

ROOFING TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

Patio Roofing One Stop Shop Specialising in D.I.Y Kits Metal Roofing, Gutters, Fascias etc Polycarbonate & Fibreglass Roofing Ventilators & Skylights Insulated Roofing

AS SEEN ON TV

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New work • Renovations • Commercial Maintenance Drainage • Roofing & Guttering Call Colin now for all your plumbing needs Mob: 0430 591 433 Home: 5496 7354

AUSTRALIAN CONTAINER UNITS

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SALES - HIRE - ONSITE STORAGE

Septic services Servicing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland EPA LICENSED

COUNCIL APPROVED

* Septic Tank & Grease Trap Cleaning * Small Truck for Easy Access

Derek Bellamy BSA LIC 1069087 • Plumbing • Drains Unblocked/Located • Gas Fitting • Waste Water Treatment Systems

1300 885 557

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Landsborough

Mark Forbes Plumbing

A “Proper Job” Guaranteed

0407 748 083

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QBSA No. 1180171

Ian Owen

Plumbing & Gas Fitting

FREECALL 1800 247 788 TO539

EST OVER 35 YEARS

All Maintenance & Renovations 0418 986 538 A/H 5494 7413

Mon Open Sat Fri 7am 8am -4p -11a m m

36 Dyer St Landsborough Q 4550

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Now open at:

Pumps, Water Tanks & General Plumbing Supplies

CREATIVE SHEET METAL CUSTOM BUILT TOOLBOXES • General fabrication • Stainless Steel Benches 1/15 Free Street, Beerwah Ph 5439 0816 or 0413 050 578

This size advert could cost you from $19.95 per week or $20.25 in spot colour Ph 5494 6066 for more details

Handy HomeHints Hints With all this wet weather our exterior timber work has been taking a beating.

Rot sets in where water can get to timber.

This is where paint helps out. However the best paint job cannot work if there are cracks or gaps between two pieces of timber. The best solution to this is to seal gaps with sicaflex, or gapfiller and paint, often with a mould killer additive. You may have noticed (with the changes to paint, due to no lead or CFC's etc) that paint isn't protecting as well as it used to.

To all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year from Rick at Rick's All Maintenance Services.

Cheers,

Rick

Sheetmetal

Plumbing supplies

Local stockists for all your plumbing needs including:

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• Septic Tank & Grease Trap Cleaning (Domestic / Commercial) • Holding Tank Pumpouts • Grey Water Tanks • Bio Cycle Pumpouts • Council and EPA Approved Phone for no obligation quote 5439 6491 Fax 5439 6496

Ph: 07 5432 8374 or Mob: 0433 189 561

Rick

The information contained in this article is the opinion of the author and should only be considered advice. Homeowners are encouraged to seek expert advice from a qualified tradesperson before undertaking any home maintenance or repair.

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Rick from New Rick’s&AllUsed Maintenance *with Containers - All Sizes and Types * Container Offices & Living Units * Container Delivery & Relocations YARD LOCATION 827 Beerburrum Road Caboolture Shire

with Rick from Rick’s All Maintenance

5494 1794

LICENCED PLUMBER / DRAINER New Installations/Repairs/Renovations: Potable Water Waste Treatment Systems PotableWater Water Sewerage Roof Stormwater Roof&&Guttering Guttering Sewarage CE VI Septic Septic&&Drainage Drainage Stormwater ER

5494 8913

Storage

47 Wises Rd, Maroochydore 5443 2022 www.qldroofing.com.au

Licence No: 23418 QBSA: 1164142

PROFESSIONAL RELIABLE SERVICE

Hinterland Areas frogonthehop@bigpond.com

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Reduces Heat and Noise

50hp, Rubber tracks, 6ft slasher, Free quotes

0419 704 408

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Quality work, local knowledge, over 20 years experience

POSI-TRACK SLASHING

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TREVOR SANDERSON

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Tiling Glasshouse Tiling

Paul

FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL 0417 958R944 ick The information contained in this article is the opinion of the author and should only be considered advice. Homeowners are encouraged to seek expert advice from a qualified tradesperson before undertaking any home maintenance or repair.

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! For all your PLUMBING needs

Tiling cont

New Ad

Contract Laying & Turf Supplies

Tony the Tiler All Aspects of Tiling

Ph: 5494 6333

Member of:

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Local with 30 years experience No job too small Free quotes & advice BSA: 64168

0432 178 675 A/H 5494 0071

* Quality locally grown Wintergreen Couch * Domestic & Commercial * Farm Gate Pick Up or Supply & Laid

Tree services

& also Stump Grinding Many years experience - Fully insured Phone 0412 026 545 or 5496 9047

Phone Dean 5496 9790, 0414 648 130 T0099

I. & M. TREE LOPPING ~ & PRUNING ~

• Pruning • Lopping • Removal Comprehensive Insurance on all jobs Phone 5494 2444 / 0407 710 993

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David Lowden Tree Services

Tarzan the Tree Specialist

SPECIALIST GROWERS OF Wintergreen + Couch

“Sir Walter” The Most Popular Lawn Choice Australia Wide

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Tyres

Fitness and fun with dancing

Ph 5494 8883

R & J Tree Services

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30 Years Experience

Call Rob 0457 179 862 or Jen: 0408 404 655

Government Approved Quality & Cost Effective Work 20 Million Insurance & WorkCover Insurance

P: 5492 9248 M: 0407 759 060

ABORISTS TREE SURGEONS HORTICULTURISTS It Doesn't Get Any Better

• Large tree and stump removal • Land Clearance • Palms cleaned or Removed • Tree and Garden Consultations

Level 5 Aborist with over 25 years experience

Ph: 0459150302

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expert tree maintenance and removal

TO525

Water tanks COMPLETE TANK MAINTENANCE

PA L M T R E E S P E C I A L I S T

Trouble With Your Nuts?

Cleaning and Removal of Palms No Job Too Small For a Free Quote

30 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough Qualified mechanic offering logbook Cou rtesservices & light mechanical repairs y C Avai ar “locals helping locals” lable

• Tank Cleaning • Tank Repairs (Minimal water loss) • Tin & Concrete • All Work Guaranteed • Leaf Guard Protection

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Phone: 5493 7954 Mobile: 0414 819 111

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ABN 23 084 520 507

The Caloundra City Family Support Program will be offering a First Aid training session for parents and carers free of charge. Morning tea will be supplied. The training session includes Resuscitation for Babies, Hands on learning / children, Choking, Burns, Bleeding, Convulsions and more!

No exams involved, learn from a professional.

Interesting and informative session that may save a life! Mooloolah Valley Community Centre Tuesday, February 15, 9.30am - 12.30pm. These sessions are very popular, so please book early by phoning Wendy, Caloundra City Hinterland Family Support Worker on 5429 6766 or 0423 716 705.

Please note there will be no dance at the hall on January 1. The first dance for 2011 will be held on Saturday, February 5, from 7.30pm 11.30pm. Music by Commodore. We hope to see you there! For inquiries, contact Eileen on 5496 9349.

Sir Walter Turf PE SCA Supplies Wintergreen Couch LAND 37 Moroney Pl. Beerwah 5494 0100

Ian Booth 0403 187 517 or 3204 4910

Welder STUART McLEOD MOBILE WELDING For all your on-site fabrication & welding needs. Workshop facilities available

Old Time, New Vogue and lots more, for all ages.

Saturday nights at Mount Mee Hall (first Saturday of each month), Mount Kilcoy Hall (second Saturday of each month), Delaneys Creek Hall (third Saturday of each month), Wamuran Hall (fourth Saturday of each month), Kilcoy Memorial Hall (fifth Friday of the calendar month). Dance practice every Tuesday from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Mt Kilcoy Hall, $3.00 plus bring a small plate for supper. Contact 5496 3632, 5426 0196.

Buddies Refugee Support Group

An independent community group that advocates for just and compassionate treatment of refugees and asylum seekers, consistent with human rights standards. Meetings are held in Buderim on the fourth Sunday of the month. The next meeting is on January 23 at 11.00am. Phone 5476 8910 or 5438 2789.

Car boot sale postponed

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STEVES TREE CUTTING

23 Years Experience Any size tree Land Clearing Full Insurance

An encouraging and supportive program for women survivors of sexual abuse. Brings women out of emotional isolation and addresses the life struggles they face. Issues explored include powerlessness and empowerment, aspects of shame and guilt, sexual healing and healthy sexuality, being loved, restoration of trust and how to build positive relationships. Starts at the Church on the Rise on February 8. For enquiries or to register contact Church on the Rise office on 5494 0655 or therisekylie@people.net.au or co-ordinator berlect@bigpond.com. Confidentiality assured. Limited places so register as soon as possible. Door of Hope is a program from Careforce Lifekeys International.

Next dance at Glass House

Moroney’s

customtreeservices@yahoo.com • • • •

Door of Hope

Free first aid training

Free delivery to Beerwah, Landsborough, Glass House and Beerburrum

Quality Turf Supply & Laid Site Prep Available FREE Measure & Quote 0418 714 860

Phone Brendan 0447 310 331

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QUALITY DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL TURF

MOOLOOL AH RIVER TUR F

• Tree climbing • Rubbish removal • Mulching • Stump grinding • Free Quotes • Pensioner Discounts

 Trees/Palms  Pruning/Removals  Stump Grinding  Fully Insured

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A local working for locals

BSA Licenced: 1101772

0419 788 204

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After hours: (07) 5494 7548

18/5/2009 Contact Gavin West

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Brian Dudin 0438 623 523

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• All areas Coochin Creek Farm • Free delivery

Experienced in all aspects of tiling Free fast quote

Community notices

Turf supplies

TO546

A to Z of trades and services

Ph/Fax: 5494 1606 Mob: 0409 491 938

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Cathy on 5494 6066

or email advertising @gcnews.com.au

The Anglican Car Boot Sale at Mooloolah was cancelled due to rain. As the outlook for next Saturday is not good, it will now be held late January, watch for notices.

Raffle Results

Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch - Lucky door D17 Gordon, Meat tray F51 George, Fruit and veggie tray D68 David, Fruit and veggie tray F10 Brenda.

Lavally Lodge Drawn December 4, Orange heart ticket 45 - B.Thompson Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Trading Hours - Last day of Friday trading is December 17. First day of Friday trading, January 21.

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Sunshine Coast

Weekly TV guide

A 10% discount is also offered for prepayment options

Call Cathy today to take advantage of this great opportunity 5494 6066

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Thursday | 16 December 2010 ABC

SBS 5.00 am World News 5.45 am UEFA Champions League 8.00 am World News 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8.00 pm Gourmet Farmer 8.30 pm Oz and Hugh Drink to Christmas 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.05pm Movie: The Chaser 12.15am Movie: Carandiru 12.55am Movie: Boudu 2.45 am Weatherwatch Overnight

SEVEN (SC)

4.00 am 12noon 12.30pm 1.30 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.00 pm

Morning viewing Midday Report Robin Hood Echo Beach The Bill Children's programs My Family Nigella Express ABC News The 7.30 Report Sleek Geeks: Why Is It So? 8.30 pm Rake 9.30 pm Breaking Bad 10.30pm Damon And Jamie's Excellent Adventure 11.25pm Trial And Retribution 12.45am Movie: That Uncertain Feeling 2.10 am Movie: Cry Of Battle late night viewing continues

6.00 am 9.00 am 11.30am 12noon 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm 5.00 pm 5.30 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.30 pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 12.15am

Sunrise The Morning Show Seven Morning News Movie: For One Night Dance Machine According To Jim Toybox Spit It Out Seven News at 4.30 Surf Patrol Deal or No Deal Seven Local News Seven News Today Tonight The Amazing Race TBA 30 Rock That '70s Show Room For Improvement 1.00 am Home Shopping 4.00 am NBC Today late night viewing continues

TEN

NINE (WIN)

6.00 am Morning viewing 6.00 am Morning viewing 11.00am National Morning 8.00 am Scope News 8.30 am Puzzle Play 11.30am Alive and Cooking 9.00 am Ten News 12noon Ellen Degeneres 10.00am The Circle Show 12noon Dr Phil 1.00 pm The View 1.00 pm Oprah Winfrey Show 2.00 pm Days Of Our Lives 2.00 pm Ready Steady Cook 3.00 pm Entertainment Tonight 3.00 pm Judge Judy 3.30 pm Magical Tales 3.30 pm Malcolm In The Middle 4.00 pm Pyramid 4.00 pm Huey's Kitchen 4.30 pm Afternoon News 4.30 pm The Bold And The 5.00 pm Antiques Roadshow Beautiful 5.30 pm Hot Seat 5.00 pm TEN News 6.00 pm National News 6.00 pm The Simpsons 6.30 pm WIN News 6.30 pm Neighbours 7.00 pm A Current Affair 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 7.30 pm Top Gear 7.30 pm TBA 8.40 pm Two & A Half Men 10.30 pm Ten Late News 9.30 pm Movie: Ocean's 11.15pm The Late Show With Eleven David Letterman 11.30pm The Bill Engvall Show midnight Burn Notice late night viewing continues late night viewing continues

Friday | 17 December 2010

per week

(minimum 12 week booking)

SBS

ABC

SBS 5.00 am Morning viewing 5.45 am UEFA Europa League 8.00 am World News 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm Tropic of Cancer 8.30 pm As It Happened 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.00pm Erotic Tales: Powers 10.35pm Mistresses 11.05pm Movie: Lady Chatterley 3.05 am Weatherwatch Overnight

4.00 am 4.30 am 5.00 am 5.30 am 6.00 am 12noon 12.30pm 2.10 pm 3.00 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.00 pm 8.30 pm 9.30 pm 10.30pm 11.00pm midnight

SEVEN (SC)

Can We Help?

Shortland Street Something In The Air TBA Children's programs Midday Report Movie: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner River Cottage Gone Fishing!

Children's programs My Family Nigella Express ABC News The 7.30 Report Chopper Rescue The Silence Phill Jupitus Quadrophobia John Safran's Race Relations Being Human Rage

6.00 am 9.00 am 11.30am 12noon 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm 5.00 pm 5.30 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.30 pm 10.30pm 12.15am 3.00 am 4.00 am

Sunrise The Morning Show Seven News Movie: Leave It To Beaver Dance Machine According To Jim Toybox Spit It Out Seven News Surf Patrol Deal or No Deal Seven Local News Seven News Today Tonight Better Homes & Gardens TBA TBA Movie: The Dancer Upstairs Home Shopping NBC Today

TEN

NINE (WIN) 6.00 am 7.00 am 9.00 am 11.00am

Today Early Today Kerri-Anne National Morning News 11.30am Alive and Cooking 12noon Ellen Degeneres Show 1.00 pm The View 2.00 pm Days Of Our Lives 3.00 pm Entertainment Tonight 3.30 pm Magical Tales 4.00 pm Pyramid 4.30 pm Afternoon News 5.30 pm Hot Seat 6.00 pm National News 6.30 pm WIN News 7.00 pm A Current Affair 7.30 pm TBA 8.30 pm Death Defying Acts 9.30 pm TBA 11.40pm Win News Late 12.10am Movie: Everyday People late night viewing continues

6.00 am 8.00 am 8.30 am 9.00 am 10.00am 12noon 1.00 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 3.30 pm

Morning viewing Totally Wild Puzzle Play Ten News The Circle Dr Phil Oprah Winfrey Show Ready Steady Cook Judge Judy Malcolm In The Middle 4.00 pm Huey's Kitchen 4.30 pm The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 pm TEN News 6.00 pm The Simpsons 6.30 pm Neighbours 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 7.30 pm TBA 10.30 pm Outrageous Fortune 11.30pm TEN Late News late night viewing continues

Saturday | 18 December 2010 SBS 5.05 am World News 1.00 pm La Dame Aux Camélias 3.20 pm James Ravilious: A World in Photographs 3.55 pm Lady Salsa!

4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Mythbusters 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm Big, Bigger, Biggest: Space Station 8.30 pm Iron Chef 9.20 pm RocKwiz Christmas Special 10.25pm Movie: Apocalypto 12.50am SOS: The Story of Panshin Beka 1.50 am Drawn Together: Breakfast Food Killer 2.20 am Drawn Together: Charlotte's Web Of Lies 2.45 am Weatherwatch

| DECEMBER 15 2010

ABC 4.00 am Rage 11.00am The Best In Australia 12noon Message Stick 12.30pm Best Of Australian Story 1.00 pm Basketball: WNBL 2010/2011 3.00 pm Football: W-League 5.00 pm Bowls: NSW Open 6.00 pm Kylie Kwong: My China 6.30 pm Gardening Australia 7.00 pm ABC News 7.30 pm Bed Of Roses 8.30 pm Spooks 9.35 pm Jeff Green: Back From The Bewilderness 10.25pm The Graham Norton Show 11.15pm The State Within 12.15am Rage

SEVEN (SC) 6.00 am 6.30 am 7.00 am 9.00 am 11.00am 12noon 12.30pm 1.00 pm 1.30 pm 2.00 pm 2.30 pm 3.30 pm 4.00 pm 4.30 pm 5.00 pm 5.30 pm 6.00 pm 6.30 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm 8.30 pm

Guthy Renker Handy Manny Weekend Sunrise Saturday Disney Sally Bollywood Dive Olly Dive Staines Down Drains Go Go Stop Its Academic Dive Olly Dive V8 Utes Mini Challenge Touring Car Masters What's Up Down Under Creek To Coast Queensland Weekender Seven News No Leave, No Life Off The Eaten Track Crocodile Island Carols In The Domain 2010 late night viewing continues

NINE (WIN) 6.00 am 6.30 am 7.00 am 9.00 am

Go, Diego, Go Dora The Explorer Weekend Today Silent Night - The Story Of The First Christmas 10.00am Childrens programs 12noon The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 2.30 pm The Cricket Show 3.00 pm The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 6.00 pm National News 6.30 pm The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 7.30 pm The Celebrity Singing Bee 8.30 pm CSI 9.30 pm Movie: Cedar Boys 11.30pm Eclipse Music TV 12.10am Movie: Body Heat 2.15 am Movie: Who's Harry Crumb late night viewing continues

TEN 6.00 am Morning viewing 9.00 am Scope 9.30 am H20 - Just Add Water 10.00am Video Hits 12noon Sports Performer Of The Year Awards 2010 1.00 pm Australian Festival Of Speed 1.30 pm Movie: The Life And Adventures Of Santa Claus 3.00 pm Meerkat Manor 3.30 pm From The Ground Up 4.30 pm Everybody Hates Chris 5.00 pm Ten News 5.30 pm Sports Tonight 6.00 pm TBA 11.15pm Movie: Doom 1.10 am Video Hits 2.00 am Home Shopping late night viewing continues

Sunday | 19 December 2010 SBS

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Morning viewing Sally Bollywood Dive Olly Dive Zeke's Pad Go, Go Stop Dive Olly Dive Its Academic Home Improvement 2010 Variety Bash Focus On Christmas Great South East Seven News The Vicar Of Dibley Border Patrol Coastwatch Bones Castle Crimes That Shook The World late night viewing continues

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Morning viewing Weekend Today Cybershack IGA Lord Mayors Carols In The City 12noon The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 2.30 pm The Cricket Show 3.00 pm The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 6.00 pm National News Sunday 6.30 pm The Ashes 3rd Test Australia V England 7.30 pm 60 Minutes 8.30 pm The Mentalist 9.30 pm Chase 10.30pm Without A Trace 11.30pm Primetime: Family Secrets late night viewing continues

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Mass For You At Home Hillsong Animalia Totally Wild Video Hits Escape With E.T. Australian Rally Championship 2.00 pm Ironman: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Series 5.00 pm Ten News 5.30 pm Sports Tonight 6.00 pm The Simpsons 11.05pm Movie: American Pie 1.00 am Home Shopping 3.30 am This Is Your Day With Benny Hinn 4.00 am Life Today With James Robison late night viewing continues

Monday | 20 December 2010 SBS 5.05 am World News 1.00 pm Food Lovers' Guide to Australia 1.30 pm Movie: Spellbound 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm FIFA Futbol Mundial 5.00 pm The Crew 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm William Shatner’s Weird or What?

8.30 pm Man v Wild 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.00pm Shameless 11.00pm Entourage 11.30pm The World Game 12.30am Movie: G.O.R.A. late night viewing continues

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Morning viewing Stormworld Midday Report The Forsyte Saga Once A Soldier The Bill Children’s programs My Family Nigella Express ABC News The 7.30 Report Family Confidential Stephen Fry In America: Mississippi 9.30 pm Willie's Chocolate Revolution 10.30pm he Nutcracker Story 11.20pm Dirt Game: Silent Night 12.20am The Clinic late night viewing continues

6.00 am Morning viewing 12noon Sally Bollywood 12.30pm Staines Down Drains 1.00 pm Erky Perky 1.30 pm Zeke's Pad 2.00 pm Go Go Stop 2.30 pm Backyard Science 3.00 pm Master Raindrop 3.30 pm Toybox 4.00 pm Spit It Out 4.30 pm Seven News at 4.30 5.30 pm Deal or No Deal 6.00 pm Seven Local News 6.30 pm Seven News 7.00 pm Today Tonight 7.30 pm Animal Squad 8.00 pm ICU 8.30 pm Criminal Minds 9.30 pm Outlaw late night viewing continues

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Morning viewing 6.00 am Ten News National Morning News 7.00 am Toasted TV Alive & Cooking 8.00 am Me & My Monsters The Ashes 3rd Test - 8.30 am Puzzle Play Australia V England 9.00 am Ten News 10.00am The Circle 2.30 pm The Cricket Show 3.00 pm The Ashes 3rd Test - 12noon Dr Phil Australia V England 1.00 pm Oprah Winfrey Show 2.00 pm Ready Steady Cook 6.00 pm National News 3.00 pm Judge Judy 6.30 pm Win News 7.00 pm The Ashes 3rd Test - 3.30 pm Malcolm In The Middle Australia V England 4.00 pm Huey's Kitchen 4.30 pm The Bold And The 7.30 pm TBA Beautiful 8.00 pm TBA 5.00 pm TEN News 8.30 pm TBA 6.00 pm The Simpsons 11.30pm Deadly Surf midnight Win News Late Edition 6.30 pm TBA 12.30am They Shoot Divas, Don't 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 10.30pm Outrageous Fortune They? late night viewing continues late night viewing continues

Tuesday | 21 December 2010 SBS 5.05 am World News 1.00 pm Movie: Offside 3.00 pm Classical Destinations 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.30 pm The Trouble with Sleepwalking 8.30 pm Extreme Cleaners 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.00pm Hot Docs: Heidi Fleiss 11.25pm Movie: The Paranoids 1.15 am Countdown to Delirium 2.15 am Weatherwatch Overnight

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Morning viewing Midday Report Time Team Gavin Stamp's Orient Express 2.00 pm The Bill 3.00 pm Children’s programs 6.00 pm My Family 6.30 pm Nigella Express 7.00 pm ABC News 7.30 pm The 7.30 Report 8.00 pm The Old Guys 8.30 pm Museum Of Life 9.30 pm To The Manor Bowen 10.30pm Rick Stein's Christmas Odyssey 11.30pm The Lost World Of Communism late night viewing continues

6.00 am Morning viewing 11.30am Seven Morning News 12noon Sally Bollywood 12.30pm Staines Down Drains 1.00 pm Erky Perky 1.30 pm Zeke's Pad 2.00 pm Go Go Stop 2.30 pm Backyard Science 3.00 pm Master Raindrop 3.30 pm Toybox 4.00 pm Spit It Out 4.30 pm Seven News at 4.30 5.30 pm Deal or No Deal 6.00 pm Seven Local News 6.30 pm Seven News 7.00 pm Today Tonight 7.30 pm Minute To Win It 8.30 pm I Shouldn't Be Alive 9.30 pm Most Shocking: Top 20 late night viewing continues

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Morning viewing Me & My Monsters Puzzle Play Ten News The Circle Dr Phil Oprah Winfrey Show Ready Steady Cook Judge Judy Malcolm In The Middle Huey's Kitchen The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 pm TEN News 6.00 pm The Simpsons 6.30 pm TBA 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 7.30 pm TBA 10.30pm Ten Late News late night viewing continues

Wednesday | 22 December 2010 SBS 5.00 am World News 1.00 pm Movie: Silence...

We’re Rolling 3.00 pm Classical Destinations 3.30 pm Letters and Numbers 4.00 pm The Journal 4.30 pm PBS Newshour 5.30 pm Global Village 6.00 pm Letters and Numbers 6.30 pm World News Australia 7.35 pm Rex in Rome: The Howling 8.30 pm East West 101: Just Cargo 9.30 pm World News Australia 10.05pm Movie: Paris 12.20am Anna Phil 1.10 am Movie: A World without Thieves 3.10 am Weatherwatch

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Morning viewing Midday Report Pilot Guides The Wild Gourmets The Bill Children’s programs My Family Nigella Express ABC News The 7.30 Report QI The Trophy Room Outnumbered Summer Heights High 10.00pm Review With Myles Barlow 10.40pm Party Animals 11.30pm Little Devil late night viewing continues

SEVEN (SC) 6.00 am Morning viewing 11.30am Seven Morning News 12noon Sally Bollywood 12.30pm Staines Down Drains 1.00 pm Erky Perky 1.30 pm Zeke's Pad 2.00 pm Go Go Stop 2.30 pm Backyard Science 3.00 pm Master Raindrop 3.30 pm Toybox 4.00 pm Spit It Out 4.30 pm Seven News at 4.30 5.30 pm Deal or No Deal 6.00 pm Seven Local News 6.30 pm Seven News 7.00 pm Today Tonight 7.30 pm Medical Emergency 8.00 pm Under The Hammer 8.30 pm Criminal Minds late night viewing continues

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NINE (WIN) 6.00 am Morning viewing 11.00am National News 11.30am Alive and Cooking 12noon Ellen Degeneres Show 1.00 pm The View 2.00 pm Days Of Our Lives 3.00 pm Entertainment Tonight 3.30 pm Til Death 4.00 pm The Saddle Club 4.30 pm National News 5.30 pm Hot Seat 6.00 pm National News 6.30 pm Win News 7.00 pm A Current Affair 7.30 pm Two And A Half Men 8.00 pm Better With You 8.30 pm Cold Case 9.30 pm CSI: NY 10.30pm Rescue Special Ops late night viewing continues

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CHANGE OF PHONE & FAX NUMBER Glasshouse Mountains Medical Centre at 9 Bruce Parade has recently changed phone and fax numbers to

Ph: 07 5438 7184 & Fax: 07 5438 7927.

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Glasshouse Mountains Medical Centre

Morning viewing Me & My Monsters Puzzle Play Ten News The Circle Dr Phil Oprah Winfrey Show Ready Steady Cook Judge Judy Malcolm In The Middle Huey's Kitchen The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 pm TEN News 6.00 pm The Simpsons 6.30 pm TBA 7.00 pm The 7pm Project 7.30 pm TBA 10.30 pm Ten Late News late night viewing continues

We apologise for any inconvenience this change may have caused you. The Doctors and staff of Glasshouse Mountains Medical Centre look forward to seeing you on your next visit to the clinic.

Festivities in Mooloolah Don’t miss the free Mooloolah and District Community Christmas barbeque, this Friday December 17 from 4.00pm at the Mooloolah Community Centre.

Come along and share in the celebration with live music, a visit from Santa, jumping castle, lolly bags, face painting, and more!

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CLEANER Fast, reliable and experienced. Great rates.

Bond cleans, general house cleaning, odd jobs Phone: 0431 091 581

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Woodlands are currently looking for staff in the following roles:Plumber / Gas Fitter Junior Labourer Hatchery Labourer Mill Labourer HC Driver If you are interested in either of theses positions please apply either in person to Woodlands office at 2814 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, or send in your resume to the address above. If you have any avian species at home (ie chickens, ducks, budgies etc) you are not eligible for biosecurity reasons. Conditions do apply to these positions. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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BEERWAH BOOKS & BITS Buy, sell & exchange books, large range of vinyls. Looking for that special book? Book searches available. If we don't stock it; we will do our best to get it for you. Drop in, look our for Facebook site coming soon or give us a cal; cnr Simpson St & Peachester Rd, Beerwah. Ph Bernie on 5494 6315

VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS $2/ punnet 3342 Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough 800m from roundabout BROMELIAD SALE Saturday 7am-5pm. 167 Lindeman Road, Beerwah 5494 0211. Christmas specials, unusual & collector broms. Feature plants avail.

BOOKS FOR PRESENTS - Australian Tractors (176pg) - The Compact Tractor Bible (160pg) - Remarkable Australian Farm Machines (160pg) - The Grain Harvesters (270pg) - International Harvester Equipment (184pg) Autographed copies by Local Author Phone 5494 9920 or email g.quick@bigpond.com

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BEAUTIFUL hand reared large Alexandrine babies $250. Phone: 5438 7719

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Sports news Glass House District Little Athletics season wraps up The final night of the season is now behind us we would like to wish all our families a happy and safe holiday season.

We finished the first half of our season last Friday night and start back again on Friday, January 14.

We will be remaining at Beerwah Sports Ground until the end of this season in order to ensure the best setup at Skippy Park for the season beginning in September next year.

Our season included a very successful Pentathlon held on November 28, with thanks going to both participating athletes from many clubs around the area, as well as their families for supporting a wonderful event. Thank you also to our Glasshouse District families and volunteers who helped the day run smoothly. We would also like to thank the following businesses for their support of our wonderful Christmas raffle which was drawn on Friday night: Aussie World; Beerwah Camping Centre; Beerwah Computer Services; Beerwah Discount Tyres and Batteries; Beerwah Electronics; Beerwah Flowers and Gifts; Beerwah Hair and Beauty; Beerwah Meats; Beerwah Newsagent; Beerwah Shoes; Beerwah Small Engines; Bellingham Maze; Big Kart Track; Cedar House Homewares; Chic Effects; Colour Queens Hairstyles; Curves Beerwah; Dirt Thirst; Eclectic Dreams; Fine Line Hair Studio; Fitness Plus; Flair Jewellery; Follow Me Hair Fashion; Garden Terrace Coffee Lounge; Glasshouse Country Meats; Glasshouse Hair Centre; Glasshouse Mountains Mitre 10; Glasshouse Mountains Newsagent; Icon Boutique; Joybells Scrapbooking La Stella D’Oro; Lukes IGA Glasshouse Mountains; Magic Movies and Music; Mister Minit North Lakes; Mitre 10 Beerwah; Paint Place Beerwah; Past d’Vine; Rowntree’s Landsborough Meats; Serendipity; Shar Diamond Nails and Beauty; Simply Seafood; Smart Learn Training and Development; Smileys Jewellery; SMS Surf Moto Skate; Sunshine Coast Daily; The Big Mower; Water Warriors Swim School The winners of the two main prizes were: First - D Brodie Second - Joshua Collins Without the support of the above businesses, we could not have had such a successful raffle.

Thank you to the families that continue to support our children through their Little Athletics season.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year.

Is your club organising sign on in January?

Make sure you let GCNews know.

Email editoral@gcnews.com.au by 10.30am on Monday, January 17 for our first edition for 2011.

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Gowinta’s sweet deal with Bulldogs Gowinta Farms have joined with the Beerwah Bulldogs as major sponsor for the 2011 local rugby league season. Gowinta Farms initial $7,500 sponsorship will inject part of the funds needed to aid the development of all players in the upcoming year. The decision to support the Bulldogs was an easy choice after owner, Leonard Smith spent his childhood playing for the club and later coaching juniors after injury. The Smith family believes in developing kids’ footballing careers from an early age and supporting the region’s football passion. Earlier last week, Bulldogs president, Dean Roberts

confirmed that the club will be nominating for the return of A grade, reserves and under 18 football. The club have also announced their 2011 coaching staff as Scott Hirst for A grade, Wayne Kidd for reserve and Stephen Pitt as the Under 18 coach. Pre-season training begins January 11; two months prior to the official kick off.

Club officials are confident with such strong financial, player and coaching support in 2011, the district will prove their might in the local competition. For club and players information, contact 0418 816 605.

Len Smith presents Dean Roberts with the sponsorship cheque, who is congratulated by James Ward, CEO of Sunshine Coast-Gympie Rugby League

Local girls get their first national medals Kaysanne Hockey and Rebekah White recently happy with her performance.

Both girls have trained hard all year and want travelled to Doncaster, Melbourne to compete to thank their parents, schools and coaches for in the inaugural Australian All Schools Athletics their support. After a short break for Christmas Championships.

Both girls did really well to place 3rd in their events under steamy 30 degree heat, which suited them considering the name of the Queensland team was ‘The Heat’.

The best of the best came from all around Australia to compete, competitors had to place 1st or 2nd at states to be invited to go to these national titles.

Kaysanne competed in the 18 years girls hammer throw and although it wasn’t a personal best she was very pleased with her results.

Rebekah qualified for the 16 girls 90 metre hurdles earlier in the day, and then ran the final mid afternoon to win her bronze medal. This was a personal best Kaysanne Hockey and Rebekah White with their medals for Rebekah and she was very

Blood, sweat and cheers Your guide to sport in Glasshouse Country

Share all the details of your club's sporting news and results each week in the Glasshouse Country News.

Please make sure your contributions are sent through to editorial@gcnews.com.au by 10.30am on Monday.

Tibro’s Netball Club’s unsung hero In September, a very humble Dimi Young was awarded an inaugural Life Membership for her commitment and service to the Tibro’s Netball Club.

While everyone will tell you how many hours Dimi has dedicated to the club over the past 22 years, Dimi herself will be very reserved and honest in saying that she does it for the love of it.

Dimi was a member of the founding committee of Tibro’s Netball Club 22 years ago.

She has coached for 14 years, played for many, she has been a rep coach for Caloundra representative netball for many years, president of the club from 2000 to 2003 and has been treasurer for at least three years.

Dimi is currently the umpiring convenor for Tibro’s as well as for the Caloundra Netball Association. Between coaching netball and umpiring for both Tibro’s and Caloundra, she has taught hundreds of girls to play and umpire netball.

Current president and friend, Mary-Lou Oliver presented a very surprised Dimi with a key pendant and plaque at the club’s annual presentation evening.

“It is really difficult to say exactly what Dimi

Dimi and Mary-Lou has done for the club (especially considering all the fund raising events, barbeques, court line marking and she and her husband erecting the shelter shed) but suffice to say she has made a fantastic contribution and Tibro’s Netball Club wouldn’t be the club it is today without her,” Mary-Lou said.

So a huge thank you goes out to Dimi from all of us at the Tibro’s Club.

Landsborough Tennis Club Celebrations Contributed by Greg Daniel

Despite the inclement weather, the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Landsborough Tennis Club went ahead on December 5. Everyone was keen to get out on the courts but unfortunately the rain prevented this.

It was wonderful to meet some of the foundation members – Robin Bismark, Noela Frizzo, Frank and Dawn Wendt and to hear their fascinating stories. Other early members, some of whom are still playing competition tennis, joined in with their stories and all enjoyed their morning tea and barbecue lunch. A booklet of the early days and

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Contributed by Frank Noonan Women’s Training. All women welcome Training starts 6.30pm, Wednesday December 15, come down meet Terry and find out what’s in store for you this season.

Our club has had some very successful female teams over the past few years, all our girls teams made the finals last year with two teams taking out the grand finals and another two the premierships.

So come down, the more the better we are trying to get first and second Division teams in the league this year so we need depth, girls from 15 years and up can play in the women’s division.

Terry has been very successful with women’s teams in the past, winning a number of premierships and finals.

If we get the numbers, the Competition has a third division so contact the Club if you are interested, it is for older players or if would like a more social game of soccer, all women’s games are played Friday nights.

Don’t forget Men’s training is Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm and players from 16 years and up are welcome.

You can contact Terry Jones on 0418 721 456 or Charles Rennie on 0419 026 257. First trail game is at the end of January 2011.

Sign up is January 15, 2011.

The Web site is up and running it is www.beegeesunited.com if you want to contact the Club you can contact us through the web site and we will respond or Frank Doonan on 0419757584 or Jo Black 0400 753 744.

Mooloolah Valley Bowls Club Contributed by Judy Walker

Tuesday December 7, was our Patroness Day. We had a lucky break in the weather for Teresa.

The Spider winners were Teresa Scarffe and Judy Walker. I believe a little cheating took place with some hands in the way of other Bowls. The day was won by D. Metcalfe, G. Henderson and Joy Ensbey. Runners up were Julie Hart and Brian Saunders. Raffle winners were D. Metcalfe, E. Pierce and J. Hart. A great day. Friday December 10 winners were The Kelly Gang, Frank and Dick, second Bob Patten and Kev Woodman and third The Eels. Saturday was our Christmas Lunch.

Thirty people enjoyed a lovely meal and yummy dessert. Prizes for Championship winners were presented and everyone had a great day.We will be still Bowling until our second Bowl Triples game on the January 10.The Green will then be out for six to ten weeks.

Share the details of your clubs Blood, Sweat and Cheers the Club’s progress was handed out. Then, it was time to cut the cake with the honours going to Clarry Early, Noela Frizzo and Dawn Wendt.

Many thanks to the past and present members for attending the day’s celebrations and hope it brought back special memories for everyone.

Please note all sport for next week’s edition will need to be received by Friday, December 17 at 10.30pm.

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