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FROM THE EDITOR I REMEMBER as a child becoming obsessed with a topic and wanting to find out everything I could about it, which I now realise is a pretty handy trait for a middle-aged adult in my job.

This week I have been focused on learning all about what I now know is arguably the world’s best kids’ cartoon.

‘Bluey’!

When I recently learned that Bluey goes to Glass House Primary School, which is just up the road from our office, I discovered a new obsession.

In case you don’t move in Bluey viewer circles, you may not have seen the new episode, set in the Glass House Mountains, that features a strawberry farm with friendly backpacker workers, a dodgy drive on a dirt road really only suited for 4WDs and discussion about our hit-and-miss mobile reception.

Obviously for the local school kids having their school become Bluey famous

Lea Parkess was pretty exciting and clearly deserved a story, so as a professional I decided to do a bit of background research.

This started out with me watching other episodes. However, it moved on to online Bluey discussion forums, Facebook pages and private messaging the Bluey_location Instagram account!

I am writing this as I may be feeling a little guilty that the GC&M News team thought I have been slacking off from work and just spending time sitting in my office watching cartoons. It really was WORK! Regards,

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By Lea Parkes WHILE just about everyone who lives, works and plays in and around the Glass House Mountains loves our uniquely iconic location, recently our pride became what could only be described as next level.

If you haven’t watched what is arguably the world’s best children’s television program ‘Bluey’ you may have missed the excitement created when our mountains and the local primary school were included in a recently aired new episode.

While the reference to Bluey and his mates attending the Glass House Primary School has left some viewers questioning whether this is geographically logical or likely that someone who lives in inner-city Brisbane would commute to school in Glass House Mountains, the real-life kids that attend the school clearly aren’t worried about fact checking this detail.

The reference has also generated plenty of discussion on forums and social media about the use of artistic licence for a little bit of Bluey magic.

However, someone in our office also questioned whether people raising these questions understand that Bluey is both a talking dog and a cartoon character so couldn’t attend school

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even if he wanted to.

Glass House Mountains State School P&C president Jennifer Burness said she loved the inclusion of not just the school but also the strawberry farms, the international backpackers who work on them, and our rather dodgy mobile phone reception.

“It was such a huge surprise when we saw it on the episode and it is really unusual for the show to actually name a specific location,” Jennifer said.

“We aren’t aware if the creators have a specific connection to the school or the area but it definitely seemed like it from the story line.

“Generally, the creators do a lot of blending of elements from different locations so, even though the school’s name was included, our school isn’t on a hill and doesn’t have a boat in the playground.

“However, it is still really exciting for the students and the timing is great for the kids who will be starting prep, like one of mine, next year. Although, we are a little concerned that he might not react so well when he can’t find Bluey in his classroom on the first day,” Jennifer said.

We also caught up with the Member for Glass House Andrew Powell to see what he thought about it.

“How good is this, Bluey is popular in my household, so much so that my kids reckon they modelled Bluey’s dad Bandit on my own parenting style,” Andrew said.

“The series is a huge hit in households across our region and state, so it’s not surprising an iconic program comes to an iconic location like the Glass House Mountains.

“I love it! And I know it’s rightly broughtt much excitement to the kids of Glass House Mountains State School too.”

For those readers who like to know what other locations have inspired Bluey’s creator it is worth checking out the Instagram account bluey_locations, created by Bluey fan and former Olympian rower Michael Toon who has been tracking locations since December 2018.

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I reckon our mountains becoming Bluey famous may have generated even more discussion and awareness of these beauties than back in 2006 when then Prime Minister John Howard came to town to announce the Glass House Mountains had received National Heritage listing.

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THE Greens candidate for Fisher in the next federal election, Andrew McLean, believes that the balance of power in the next government is very likely to be held by the Greens.

Andrew said people around the world were “switching onto the fact that Green policies are sensible, that we simply need to look after people and the planet and stop corporate control”.

“The Queensland Greens do not take corporate donations, so our decisions are made from science and evidence, not what’s best for billionaires,” Andrew said.

“We are a grassroots party, ordinary people who have had a gutful of political spin and corporate control.

“Since I have been in Maleny, every election has been won by the person or party with the most money. That’s not democracy. That’s too close to American politics for my liking.

“Democratic choice is critical. People need to be able to vote for the best ideas, not who has the most money.

“The Greens are happy to work with others to get good outcomes [such as] upgrading Medicare and seriously dealing with the climate and housing crises.

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and they brokered a deal for free dental care for kids. Let us finish the job. There is a better way to spend public money,” he said.

Andrew spent the first two weeks of his campaign with First Nations people on country listening, learning and growing, which he described as a lifealtering experience.

“It made me see things quite simply.

How we treat each other is the most important thing. That’s why we talk about a future for all of us,” he said.

Andrew is involved in the community in Maleny and currently runs a nonprofit in the housing sector. He is also a qualified mechanic and a massage therapist.

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THE Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) announcement that logging will start soon in the Beerwah State Forest between Ewen Maddock Dam and Steve Irwin Way at Glenview has stirred up a hornet’s nest of community outrage.

The news – reported in the December 7 edition of GC&M News (https://gcnews.com.au/logging-tostart-in-beerwah-state-forest) – comes after the local community fought a successful battle to save large areas of the adjoining environmentally sensitive forest from the bulldozer during planning for the Bruce Highway/ Caloundra Road/Steve Irwin Way upgrade project.

Now the battle lines have been redrawn as the DAF rushes to clear high value hardwood trees from the forest before the area is locked up as a national park in 2024.

Two action groups have already been formed to garner community support and apply pressure to the authorities to change their plans and not log the 130ha remnant vegetation forest.

The two groups, Save Beerwah State Forest and Save Ferny Forest, have formed independently but share the

same ultimate goal of stopping the area from being logged.

Other interested groups such as the Bushrangers Mountain Bike Club and the Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC) are also actively campaigning to save the forest.

The forest is home to threatened species such as koala, greater glider, glossy black cockatoo, giant barred frog, Coxen’s fig parrot, regent honeyeater, southern pink underwing moth and grey-headed flying fox.

The decision to log the forest comes on the eve of the International Union for Conservation of Nature adding another 124 animals to its list of species threatened with extinction, leaving people asking how many more species have to disappear before we start protecting the little that is left?

Wendy Merefield-Ward sums up the frustration of many on her Facebook post: “All of these beautiful and unique places will disappear if we don’t stand up for them. Gradually, piece by piece, they are nibbled away, they decline, until finally they are all gone.”

Environmental impacts are very much the core of the issue for many commentators.

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Cathie Stephens writes that they “take the old trees, the same ones that animals and birds need for nests.

They can’t wait another 30-100 years for the saplings to develop nest sites. And koalas need forests to survive, not what’s left after all the timber is taken out”.

“I thought this forest was protected. Why isn’t it national park?” Steve Bedford posted.

In fact, the area has been flagged by the Queensland Government to become a national park in 2024.

In 2016, 744ha of the adjacent state forest was turned into national park but this parcel was not included.

The land directly opposite on the other side of Steve Irwin Way, now called the Mooloolah River National Park, was once part of the Beerwah State Forest.

“Currently the land has national park values that were identified nearly 20 years ago,” writes Stella Wiggins. “Once it’s logged this value will be diminished. This land was earmarked to be added to the Mooloolah National Park across the road to give a continuous wildlife corridor to the dam.”

But not all locals agree.

Marty Ashton argues that the plans sound like a reasonable and responsible logging proposal.

“It’s a 5,600ha state forest and they’re proposing to clear some hardwood from only 100ha, which has been a long-term plan. If the ecosystems and wildlife in those areas were of importance it would have been transferred to (or remained as) national park about 10 years ago,” Marty wrote.

Cindy Vennix agrees. “It’s looks to be actually responsible management of the forest and utilising the trees taken in a productive way. Sounds like they’re being somewhat mindful of what is to be taken and what’s left behind to help in maintaining the integrity of the trees and forest …”

SCEC, the local peak environment group, is concerned about the impact of the logging.

“In a time of biodiversity and climate crises we need to conserve biodiversity, protect threatened species, sequester carbon and connect with nature,” Narelle McCarthy, SCEC advocacy officer, said.

“Despite the requirement to adhere to a code of practice, the logging of a significant portion of this remarkable forest would still have a huge impact on endangered wildlife through loss of habitat, foraging areas and disturbance, and greatly diminish its currently outstanding and irreplaceable conservation values.

“To lose the significant conservation and cultural values of this forest to power poles and floorboards would be shocking and short-sighted,” Ms McCarthy said.

“Leaving this 130ha portion of the Beerwah State Forest intact for transfer into national park before 2024 would make an important contribution to the much-needed and overdue expansion of Queensland’s currently inadequate protected area estate as committed to by the Premier in 2019.”

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New digs open for Maleny emergency services THE long-awaited new emergency services facility in Maleny was officially opened on Thursday, December 9 by the Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Greg Leach.

In front of a crowd of more than 100, Commissioner Leach said the new facility would house three QFES services, Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) auxiliary firefighters and Rural Fire Service (RFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers.

“QFES is a unique department in that it is supported by a well-trained workforce – both paid and volunteer – that is committed to serving their community,” Mr Leach said.

“It’s important we recognise the implications of a changing climate and population growth in areas like Maleny and build infrastructure to match the community’s evolving needs.

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The facility houses three branches of the local emergency services “This new station will boost QFES’s capability now and into the future.”

Mr Ryan said the facility represented the importance of investing in community safety.

“This multi-agency complex will serve as an important hub for Sunshine Coast operations and significantly boost QFES’s capability in the area,” Mr Ryan said.

“But providing these excellent facilities is also a fitting demonstration of the gratitude which the whole community has for the hard work and commitment of our emergency

services volunteers.

“This fit-for-purpose complex was designed to replace the outdated FRS station and the co-located SES and RFS shed, with a more spacious and modern facility.

“It features a separate four-bay storage shed, three offices, a joint training room, equipment and personal protective equipment room, as well as a backup power generator.”

After a quick catch up with his Aunty Joy and cousin Julie, the Minister spoke of his local connections to the area.

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Major boost to Beerwah fire station

Lined up and ready for action He told the gathering that the historic headstones outside the Maleny State School were for his grandmother’s grandparents.

“My grandmother lived in the fibro house on Bean Street near the water tower and my parents held their wedding reception in the RSL hall,” he said.

The $3.9 million building project boosted the local community with 12 jobs created and a local contractor engaged for the construction.

Member for Glass House Andrew Powell and Julian Rivas, Maleny Rural Fire Service

THE Queensland Government has announced that firefighter numbers will increase by 357 across the state over five years, with 97 more professional firefighters to join the ranks this financial year.

As part of the increase, Beerwah’s fire crew will be boosted by six full-time equivalent positions.

This means the station can transition from an auxiliary-only station to a five-day station staffed by paid firefighters plus auxiliary members.

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan said more than $86 million would be allocated between now and 2025 to grow the total number of frontline Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) professional firefighters by more than 15 per cent based on current numbers.

“This demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring the FRS has the resources it needs to protect the community,” Mr Ryan said.

“This financial year’s growth will see resources directed to enhanced service delivery at Beerwah, Charters Towers and Yarrabilba.”

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach welcomed the growth of resources and the new crewing model as the organisation continues to evolve to further protect and enhance safety.

“The increase in crewing will now see service delivery at Beerwah, formerly an auxiliary-only station, staffed for five days with continued support of auxiliary firefighters,” Mr Leach said.

United Firefighters Union Queensland secretary John Oliver welcomed the announcement.

“I commend the government for following through on their election commitment to Queensland’s firefighters,” Mr Oliver said.

“The commitment of an additional 357 professional firefighters is the most significant increase in firefighter numbers since 1925 and will go a long way to enhancing the safety and conditions of firefighters.”

Apart from Beerwah, the extra resources this financial year will go Charters Towers, Yarrabilla, Port Douglas, Emerald, Coolum and Kingaroy, with a further 57 new full-time equivalent positions being allocated to regions to enable new crewing models.

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Surfing Glass House Mountains IT appears our region will become home to two world-class surfing wave pools.

Sunshine Coast Council has approved the proposal for a wave pool and tourism facility on a current pineapple farm at the end of Johnston Road in Glass House Mountains.

This, along with the approved surfing wave pool as part of the water theme park and tourism and accommodation development on Steve Irwin Way at Glenview, promises to be a major economic boost to local townships and provide much needed employment.

The Johnston Road development is to establish a wave pool and associated amenities, a wellness centre featuring yoga and meditation, paddock-to-plate food and beverage experiences, ocean and marine protection education, learn-to-surf classes and surf coaching.

It does not have an accommodation component.

The development is widely supported, with 958 community submissions received by the council, with 955 backing the project.

Not surprisingly, the main objector was the Glenview surf park developer – Sanad Capital – which claimed that this second wave pool was not economically

sustainable and that it would adversely impact on its already approved facility.

Council planning assessment staff differed, pointing out that the approved Glenview development had three elements, comprising a resort complex, a water theme park and a surf park.

Council determined that two of these facilities would not be adversely impacted by the new wave pool and the resort complex could be positively impacted.

“More than six years have passed since the Glenview site obtained its first approval and the site remains undeveloped,” council planning staff said in a report to council.

“It is considered that an unexercised approval should not sterilise the ability of other proposals from being assessed on their merits against the planning scheme.”

Council also dismissed other concerns about the potential loss of agriculturally productive lands, impact on the local scenic amenity and noise impacts on surrounding landholders.

However, the council insisted that the development must meet 81 development conditions addressing issues such as building appearance, on-site parking, storm water and effluent management,

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The almost $30 million venture is being driven by an enterprise called Surf Parks Australia, which holds the Australian franchise for the technology that generates the waves, created by a company called American Wave Machines.

The company has patented an air-pressure system to create reliable engineered waves that it claims on its website to mimic “real ocean dynamics”.

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Iconic hot air balloon coming to our skies SUNSHINE Coast Ballooning is expanding its fleet to five hot air balloons from April 2022, with the new addition to feature the internationallyy recognised RE/MAX Real Estate’s hot air balloon logo.

The hot air balloon became RE/MAX International’s company logo after the company participated in a hot air balloon festival in New Mexico in 1978.

It was intended as a publicity stunt but was so successful that RE/MAX executives decided to adopt it as the company logo.

Sunshine Coast Ballooning co-owners, Jonathan Oehm and Christian Uhrig, are qualified commercial balloon pilots with extensive experience. Jonathon’s flying resume includes piloting RE/MAX balloons in western Canada in 2017 and 2018.

Johnathon said that, especially overseas, when you told someone you were a balloon pilot, you would almost inevitably be asked ‘Do you fly one of the RE/MAX balloons?’.

Director/owner of RE/MAX Hinterland and Maleny local Michael Davoren said he was eexcited that the RE/MAX hot a air balloon would be on the S Sunshine Coast.

“RE/MAX has the largest b balloon fleet in the world and tthe Sunshine Coast balloon will b be our second in Australia, with tthe other based on the Gold Coast,” Michael said.

“The RE/MAX balloon symbolises the company’s independence, freedom, innovation and enjoyment, and I’ll be very proud indeed when I see it flying above me, literally.”

The RE/MAX balloon will provide charter flight experiences in the region’s skies above Maleny to Caloundra, Eumundi to Noosa, and everywhere between.

The balloon is being manufactured

by Kavanagh Balloons, Australia’s only manufacturer of hot air balloons and recognised as one of the world’s major balloon makers.

“We are delighted the balloon will be Australian-made. In fact, it’s being hand made in Sydney with a 3-4 month build time.” Johnathon said.

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Maleny Anglican parish priest Deborah Bird

What were you doing before you took on the role at St Georges Anglican Church?

Before becoming parish priest in Maleny, I was an assistant priest in Toowoomba and before that a deacon at St Marks’s Buderim.

Both of those places were wonderfully energising. Buderim had a great reputation for community engagement and I arrived in Toowoomba just as some great public advocacy groups were getting under way.

I particularly enjoyed working with Equal Voices, Amnesty and Toowoomba for Climate Action in encouraging community dialogue on important issues.

What does an average day-in-thelife look like for you?

I’m not sure there is an average day.

They’re all extremely changeable!

Across a week there are always pastoral situations, preparation of services and the creation of events for reflection and

devotion. I meet with people to see how we can be helpful in community life, and then there’s the administration that comes with coordinating a small community. It’s a fresh juggle every day but it’s an incredible privilege to be with people on all the different paths our lives take.

We had a tip that you used to be a professional musician. Is this true?

In my previous life I was a flautist and an instrumental music teacher for Education Queensland, which was a fantastic life.

I particularly enjoyed my years in Proserpine where it felt like the whole town got involved in our music making.

I often think everything I know about community I learned from music making. Both are about attending carefully to each other and responding well. It’s how beauty happens and how we make bonds that endure.

What message would you like to spread this Christmas after another tough year of lockdowns, etc?

It has been another tough year and it looks like there is more uncertainty ahead, but the Christmas message is always that hope arrives in unexpected ways. In and out of lockdown, our

communities have persisted in finding ways to celebrate milestones, support local artists and businesses, and reach each other through difficulties.

Life has been hard but the goodness of community keeps finding a way. Hope happens because we keep making room in our hearts for each other and in all the ways we make each other’s hearts a little lighter – there is Christmas.

What are you looking forward to in 2022?

I’ve moved around a lot in recent years but Maleny has felt like home since the day I moved in six months ago. Now that I know the parish and the region a little better, I’m really looking forward to playing some music, meeting more people and getting more involved in community and cultural life in 2022.

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Dana Coolwell – champion of Australia BEERWAH boxing sensation Dana ‘Deadly’ Coolwell has proven that persistence, hard work, belief and a strong support base is the mark of a future champion.

Dana returned from the Gold Coast Convention Centre to his training base at the Hinterland Boxing Club in Beerwah with the prestigious Australian Super Featherweight Championship belt held firmly in his iron-fist grasp.

Bouncing back from his first professional loss in early October, Dana took on the fancied seasoned fighter Miles Zalewski, who came in on a four-bout winning streak.

From the bell, Dana was in control, displaying the precision and skill that he’s honed over the decade he’s been boxing and working with Stephen Pitt, owner and trainer at the Beerwah Hinterland Boxing Club.

It was in the tenth round that Dana, with a flashing left, caught Zalewski flush on the chin, the power of which saw him crumple to the canvas leading to a knockout decision for Dana.

Fox Sports commentator Ben Damon claimed that the timing and skill of the final blow had to be a contender for the knockout of the year.

Dana has built a strong platform over the years, taking out Queensland, National and Golden Glove titles, and representing Australia at the 2015 amateur World Championships in Russia.

Stephen, who has coached Dana from the time he stepped into his boxing gym as a rangy 13-year-old, said that he had always been “a lovely kid, with a soft nature and a big smile”.

“But he’s extremely strong and he’s fast, and his boxing IQ is far superior to most others,” Stephen said.

Dana’s victory has set the boxing world abuzz.

His promotions team at Tasman Fighters, which also looked after former WBO welterweight world champion Jeff Horn, described Dana as a rising star.

“It’s hard to put into words what Dana’s incredible performance means to us all,” a promotions team spokesperson said.

“Remember the name Dana Coolwell because he is on the rise and has just put every super featherweight boxer in Australia on notice.”

International promoter, manager and matchmaker Stuart Duncan hailed the awesome effort from Dana and his team.

“To turn it around in six weeks and put in an epic performance like that coming off a loss is a sensational effort.,” Duncan said.

“Steve Pitt believes in his fighter and did a brilliant job guiding him to victory. I am really excited about the road ahead for Dana. 2022 is going to be a big year for Deadly.”

Boxing Australia’s Queensland talent identification coach Mark Evans is proud to have worked with both Dana and Stephen, describing them as two great men with the world at their feet.

“Remember the name Dana-James Russell Coolwell.

This kid is destined for great things and with Stephen Pitt in his corner anything is possible,” Mark said.

Local retired boxer and former world champion Brett ‘Handful’ Smith gave a glowing description of Dana’s performance.

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“Absolutely brilliant display of pure boxing,” he said.

“Was a pleasure to watch.

“Everything – offensive and defensive skills, ring work, poise, sportsmanship – awesome.

“Well done, Dana, Pitty and the team at Hinterland Boxing Club.”

Dana is now working towards competing – and winning – at the youth world titles in May.

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Beerwah high achiever

WHEN Beerwah High 2021 dux, B Brook Ferguson, was asked over the yyears what she was going to do when sshe grew up, she answered everything ffrom hairdressing to being a barrister.

However, now her school days a are behind her she can confidently ssay she hopes to become a civil eengineer.

Brook said it was something she d d go llooking k ffor but instead it found her “in my didn’t little grade nine self at the USC STEM program”.

“It was a job I had never considered but to my discovery not only included my obscure love for maths but will hopefully also push me creatively, and allow me to be continually learning and challenged,” Brook said.

As well as being the dux of 2021, Brook was also awarded for her a string of achievements including the Lions Citizenship award, the Pinnacle award, awards for maths methods, physics and legal studies, as well as for academic excellence.

During the year she was also the Beerwah Dance Company captain and completed the 48km Kokoda challenge.

“I hope and believe it will be something I love – that is my main goal, to be happy. Optimistic, maybe, but like they always say, if you love what you do you never work a day in your life.

“I would like to give a big thank you to my family, teachers, friends and peers. Without you none of this would be possible. And a huge congratulations to all the other dux recipients and fellow grade 12 students,” Brooke said.

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Young bowlers take over the greens

By Lea Parkes JUNIOR bowlers took their bowls very seriously at Glasshouse Country Bowls Club’s first ever Junior’s Pairs Carnival, held on the weekend of December 12-13, with a total of $5,000 in prizes up for grabs.

Competitors came from clubs across South East Queensland including Kenilworth, Gympie, Paradise Point, Gayndah, Bongaree, Solander Lakes, Mapleton, Geebung, Algester, Tweed Heads, Helensvale and as far afield as Cunnamulla.

The greens were at capacity with a field of 32 bowlers (16 pairs) competing across four divisions, which saw seven local bowlers taking home prize money.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club has one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest contingent of juniors and its nine juniors were keen to make the most of the local competition.

Chloe Runge and Jack Cirgwin took out the first prize of $600 as overall winners in division 2. In division 3, Caysee Wilson, who was teamed up with someone

from outside the club, shared the $400 first prize for overall winner.

In division 4, Glasshouse bowlers took out all the prizes, with Hayden and Zach Flood taking home $200 for a first place overall win and Josh Williamson and Charlie Mens won $100 as the runners up.

More than 24,000 spectators enjoyed the event, although quite a few weren’t there in person but took the opportunity to watch via live stream.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club is keen to increase the participation of younger bowlers into the sport.

The club believes shining a light on the sport and creating opportunities for young members is a great way to make this happen. With the first successful carnival behind it, work is now under way for the next junior carnival to be held on Monday-Tuesday, June 27-28, which will also be live streamed.

To find out more about the club follow its Facebook page www.facebook.com/www. glasshousecountrybowlsclub.com.au

Glasshouse Country junior bowlers Caysee Wilson, Chloe Runge, Hayden Flood, Zach Flood, Charlie Mens, Riley Patterson, Jack Chirgwin, Riley Pollock and Josh Williamson

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Innovation recognised!

LEADING Aged Services Australia (LASA) has announced its national excellence awards that recognise outstanding achievements and contributions by its members.

LASA CEO Sean Rooney said that although it had been a challenging year for LASA members it did not stop staff and organisations from striving to achieve the best of the best in delivering high quality and safe aged services for older Australians.

“They are the ones who innovate and who show incredible dedication and compassion in providing services in retirement villages, independent living, home care support and residential aged care,” Sean said.

“In 2021, we recognise some outstanding achievements by our members who have drawn on their creativity and enthusiasm, and who have simply gone that extra mile to deliver for their clients.”

The hinterland-based Blackall Range Care Group (known as RangeCare) was the winner of the Organisation award.

During the initial COVID-19 lockdown, the team at RangeCare found a way to keep its 150 staff employed and to keep supporting its 2,000 clients by providing meal delivery services using local produce, an in-home hairdressing service and an iPad loan service including free internet and tuition.

The judges said Blackall Range Care Group provided a wonderful example of how functional, practical and efficient partnerships with aged care can benefit residents of a community both socially and economically.

The integration of client needs and community business was definitely a win-win that came out of a pandemic.

The initiative, compassion and pro bono efforts all came together to support vulnerable people in lockdown.

RangeCare CEO Greg Mannion said he was “really proud of what we were able to deliver during the pandemic”.

“I don’t think a lot of people realise that all our clients were thrown into a situation where they were told to stay at home for an extended period of time,” Greg said.

“Many didn’t have family or any other support. To be able to get them through that in the innovative ways that our people were able to come up with to help really makes me proud to be a part of this industry.

“I’d just like to say, I hope what we have done and the story of RangeCare over this pandemic demonstrates to others in the industry that it is possible to deliver exactly what the clients need when they need it. I know we strive to do that day in and day out and I encourage others to do the same,” Greg said.

92 year old Neta has rejoined her local book club thanks to RangeCare’s iPad loan service and weekly tuition RangeCare is currently looking for new volunteers to assist with a range of activities including a volunteer gardener to take care of its kitchen garden at Nambour. It is also looking for volunteers to work in its op shop in Mapleton, aqua aerobics

volunteers to assist clients at their aqua aerobics class and kitchen support volunteers in the Nambour Day Respite Centre.

For more information contact the volunteer coordinators on 5445 7044 or email volunteers@brcg.org.au

Have your say on environment plan

What single-use plastics will be banned next?

HEALTHY Land and Water is the organisation entrusted with managing the South East Queensland Natural Resource Management (SEQ NRM) Plan.

The SEQ NRM plan sets out a way for the community to work together to improve and protect the region’s environment.

It documents a coordinated set of actions that seek to conserve, manage or enhance an area’s natural assets through proactive, planned programs and actions to sustain the health of the region.

Healthy Land and Water has just completed a review of the NRM Plan and is calling for feedback and comments.

Healthy Land and Water CEO Julie McLellan said that every five years, the organisation coordinated a revision of the SEQ NRM Plan to ensure there was adequate preparation for the challenges facing the region, such as climate change and a rapidly growing population.

“Because the SEQ NRM Plan moves with the changing times, is based on the best available science and is a true community plan, it is an ideal guide for investment to create a sustainable, prosperous and liveable future for South East Queensland,” Ms McLellan said.

“Having access to clean water and air, food and housing, protection from

FOLLOWING the success of the ban on a variety of single-use plastic items in September this year, Queenslanders are now being asked to have their say on what other single-use plastics should be banned.

Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said consultation was now open to gauge how Queenslanders felt about the proposal to expand the ban to more single-use plastics.

“Items we are considering to be part of the ban next include coffee cups and lids, plastic drinking cups, dome lids like those used on milkshakes, plastic wrapping on magazines or newspapers, fruit and vegetable produce bags, expanded polystyrene meat trays, balloon sticks and closures, and bread bag tags,” she said.

GC&M News caught up with Liz Harris, a representative of the War on Waste (WOW) Glasshouse Country, about the ban. WOW is a passionate group of locals keen to make a difference in our local community.

Liz said it was wonderful that the Queensland Government wasn’t resting on its laurels with the ban on some single-use plastics introduced in September.

“Given how many coffee cups and lids, and plastic drinking cups with dome lids end up overflowing from public bins and littering public areas, WOW supports adding these plastic items to the banned list,” Liz said.

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pollutants, and access to places that positively influence our state of mind and improve our connection to the environment improve our quality life and health.

“It is my pleasure to commend the revitalised Natural Resource Management Plan for South East Queensland for public consultation.”

If you’re interested in protecting our local natural resources, you can make comments on the consultative draft by January 4, 2022.

The draft for public consultation is available at https://hlw.org.au/project/ seq-nrm-plan-review

“Also of concern are polystyrene meat trays, which need to be replaced, at the very least, with recyclable alternatives.

“Beyond the scope of this survey, we’d love to see the Queensland Government working with other state governments towards a national ban on plastic cigarette filters, as cigarette butts are one of the litter items that end up in waterways and endanger birds and animals when eaten.”

Speaking on behalf of Waste Action Maleny (WAM), Yvonne Holmes said WAM would like to see all unnecessary single-use plastics removed from use as reusable alternatives were readily available in many instances.

“Takeaway coffee cups and lids are of particular interest and WAM is keen to work with the cafes in Maleny to actively promote the option of bringing your own refillable cup for your morning coffee,” Yvonne said.

“A public awareness and education campaign should be an integral part of any proposed ban.”

If you would like to have your say on this issue, fill out an online survey at www.qld.gov.au/supi Submissions opened on December 6 and will close on January 28. All submissions received will be considered before the next phase of the single-use plastic items ban is rolled out.

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School holiday fun this summer KEEP the kids entertained during the summer holidays with activities from Sunshine Coast Council, including everything from acrobatic shows to book clubs, garden adventures and festive fun. There’s something for everyone over the summer break.

Art in a garden adventure

GET the kids outside to rediscover the elements at Elemental Kids at the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Tanawha. Art workshops showcasing the five elements – earth, fire, water, air and wood – will delight and inspire ages 5-15 years.

When: January 11–15 Where: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha Info: https://events.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/event/14714609-a/elementalkids-earth

Try the great botanic race

IF you have older kids, head to the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden to try the great botanic race. Grab a map at the entrance and explore the gardens on this self-guided orienteering challenge. Kids will need to find mapped points to solve the puzzle along the way.

Great for ages 10 years and older.

Info: Grab a map at the entrance to the gardens

Become an agent of discovery

AGENTS of Discovery is back these school holidays for your kids to enjoy.

Agents of Discovery is an educational mobile gaming platform that uses augmented reality to get youth active.

Head to your app store to download the free game and try new missions at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve or Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden.

Step back in time at Bankfoot House

SEIZE this chance to travel back through time to 1868 and see the wonders of yesteryear at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct.

Give the virtual reality First Nations app a try or enjoy a free guided tour of the house and discover the ingenuity and adaptability of early settlers. Bring a picnic and make a day of it.

Located at 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.

Entry to Bankfoot House is free and is open to the public 10am-3pm, Wednesday-Sunday (excluding public holidays) Info: https://heritage.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/Bankfoot-House

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200 free adventures on your doorstep

ADVENTURE Sunshine Coast is the number one way to find 200 free walking, cycling, mountain bike riding, paddling and horse riding trails across the region. Whether you have teens who are up for a challenge or preppies who might need something gentler, visit Adventure Sunshine Coast and find your perfect adventure to explore today.

Info: https://adventure.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au

Get to the gallery

STROLL through the Caloundra Regional Gallery and view the Art of Marking: art in public spaces, a collaboration with Urban Arts Projects (UAP). The exhibition highlights finished public artworks alongside conceptual processes and celebrates 28 years of creating and advocating by UAP. The exhibition runs from December 10 to January 30. Entry is free but registration is required for the floor talk and exhibition launch.

Info: https://gallery.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/en/Exhibitions/Art-of-Making

WHAT’S Visit Pattemore House Where: 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny Fri When: 10am–12noon 24 & 31 Cost: Adults $5, kids free The kitchen won’t be open on these days, so bring your own picnic for morning tea or lunch.

Ride the Night at Aussie World Where: Frizzo Road, Palmview Time: From 5pm 31 Cost: $35 Tickets: www.aussieworld.com.au/ events/rtn-nye Ride your way into 2022 with Aussie World’s Ride the Night New Year’s Eve special. Aussie World is a completely different experience after dark. Riding in the dark adds a whole new dimension of challenge to your favourite ride. There’ll also be entertainment, music, food and excitement galore, concluding with an impressive fireworks display.

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Eumundi Markets Where: 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi Sat Time: 7am-2pm The iconic markets are open rain, hail 1 or shine. Make the most of the public holiday and head out for a drive to enjoy a wander around Australia’s biggest and best art and craft market that embraces the make it, bake it, sew it and grow it philosophy. Frank and Louis will be performing live from 9.30am-1.30pm.

Sunday breakfast Where: Club Glass House Time: 8–10am 2 If you like a cooked breakfast but you’ve spent enough time in the kitchen lately, let chef Alec and his team do all the hard work. They even have kids’ meals available. The menu includes smashed avocado, eggs Bennie, pancakes and waffles

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BRING the family to see the Spineless Wonders display in the Rainforest Discovery Centre at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

Get up close and personal with the unsung heroes of the animal world – invertebrates.

The Rainforest Discovery Centre is open 9.30am-3.30pm daily (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

Info: https://mary-cairncross. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/See-and-do/ Spineless-Wonders

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PENNY Edwards and Gail Denver from Friends of Pattemore House spent more than a year diligently researching, recording and fact-checking the Maleny area’s history since the arrival of Europeans on the Blackall Range.

Their work has been presented in a series of themed historical information boards depicting an illustrated history of Maleny. The boards are now on display in Selectors Green on the Maleny Community Precinct.

There are six individual display boards that specifically acknowledge Maleny’s

Display boards on Selectors Green

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first selectors, particularly the hardy women who arrived on the range since 1875, and the area’s timber industry history. The boards feature early photos, maps and letters.

Gail said the boards were situated on the selection of 160 acres (65ha) made

by John Hankinson on July 6, 1880 on Portion 1276, Parish of Maleny.

Still to come are a series of individual stories about some of the range’s earliest women who were living on the first selections in Maleny. A row of native trees has been planted in advance along

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Penny Edwards and Gail Denver Parklands Drive so their stories can be displayed underneath.

The Friends of Pattemore House were invited by the combined community group team, which created the Selectors Green, to provide the information and boards. The community group includes Maleny Lions, the Rotary Club of Maleny, Maleny Apex, Maleny RSL Sub Branch, the Friends of Pattemore House and the Maleny Garden Club.

The next time you are walking by Parklands Drive on the precinct, why not take a lovely diversion through Selectors Green and read the stories?

To find out more about the Friends of Pattemore House check out their Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ pattemorehouse

MALENY historian Desley Malone, a well-known community volunteer and tireless preserver and promoter of the district’s unique history, has been recognised for her service by Sunshine Coast Council. Desley recently received a Sunshine Coast Museum and Heritage Achievement Award, as well as a large hamper full of goodies, in recognition and appreciation of her services in preserving and interpreting the region’s cultural heritage.

You can follow Desley’s very interesting Maleny history on the Maleny Historical Memories Facebook page www.facebook.com/ malenyhistoricalmemories

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COMMUNITY

Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens

Contributed by Janette Barnes, publicity officer members.

THE club had a really enjoyable bus The 2022 calendar schedule already trip in late November, which included features our first meeting on the second a picnic morning tea at the park in Tuesday in February at the Beerwah Mooloolaba followed by a leisurely Community Hall. and informative river cruise, narrated There will also be a free morning tea by the boat pilot, and luncheon on on March 22, with all seniors 50 plus the Mooloolah River. Both the cruising welcome to attend. For further details, and the delicious choice of meals please contact Judy 0448 762 637. and beverages proved winners with

Not so shady bowlers GLASSHOUSE Country bowlers were pleased to receive a ‘giant’ cheque from the Member for Glass House Andrew Powell recently for the Glasshouse Country Bowls Club. The $26,468.55 grant comes from the state

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government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Club chair Bill Pashpy said the funds would be used to replace shadecloth covers and for upgrades to the facilities.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club committee members Allan Pashpy, Bill Tunbridge and Jacqui Hineman, Club Glass House assistant manager Sonya Bowen and Andrew Powell Members sit back an relax on their river cruise

2022 meeting dates

Glasshouse Country VIEW Club Contributed by Janet Kitchin THE club had a lovely lunch for their Christmas party at the Glasshouse Country RSL on December 1. There were games, raffles and presents, which made it a fun day.

Our next outing will be on January 5 when we will meet at 10am for morning tea at Vianta Café in Beerwah.

Our club raises funds for The Smith Family and the Learning for Life

Program in all their activities and we currently support four Learning for Life students.

Any ladies interested in coming along to one of our events or who would like to join our club should contact either Jill on 0417 793 708 or Janet on 0448 845 303. You can also visit our website on www.view.org.au or our Facebook page Glasshouse Country View Club.

Calling friends of the Queensland Greens AN informal gathering of people who support or would like to know more about the Queensland Greens will be held at the Glass House Mountains District Park from 4pm on January 13.

It will be held at the picnic and barbeque shelter at the Page Street end of the park (off Coonowrin Road).

BYO food and drinks.

The gathering will give locals a chance to talk with other locals who align with the values of the Queensland Greens, as well as to discuss local issues and meet the local candidate for the upcoming federal election, Andrew McLean.

Wednesday, January 19

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THE group will meet at the Beerwah CWA Hall in Simpson Street from 6pm.

Everyone is welcome and the group would love to welcome new members.

Thursday, January 27

Glasshouse Country Toastmasters Club

LEARN how to gain confidence and public speaking skills in a friendly setting with great local people who meet on the second and fourth Thursday morning of the month at Church on the Rise Beerwah at 9am for a 9.15am start.

For more information go to www.facebook.com/GlasshouseCountryTM or call Martine on 0403 220 900.

Merry Christmas

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

To our wonderful Glasshouse Country Care family.

The way you have all handled another challenging year has been inspiring. We wish you a joyous festive season and look forward to a bright 2022 together.

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Major sculpture exhibition A MAJOR touring exhibition of contemporary sculpture showcasing the works of 12 acclaimed Australian artists is on show at the University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery until January 15.

The Safe Space exhibition features a diversity of sculptural materials, techniques and scale, and explores different notions of space — abstract or real, physical, psychological, political and social.

USC Art Gallery manager Megan Williams said the Sunshine Coast was the final stop of a five-state tour of this remarkable exhibition developed by Museums & Galleries Queensland.

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Different kind of hump day LOOKING for something a little out of the ordinary these holidays? Why not take a trip to the QCamel Dairy where you can get up close and personal with these friendly animals?

Well known Glass House Mountains resident Ethel Burgess, who is a sprightly 85 years old, recently made some new furry friends at the dairy and was rather taken by how calm they were.

Someone Else’s Problem “Sculpture is conventionally defined by the way it occupies three dimensions.

Yet these works project into other psychological and cultural dimensions – those that cannot be contained within the physical realm,” Ms Williams said.

The exhibition includes works by Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, Alex Seton, Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro, David Cross, Franz Ehmann, Karla Dickens, Keg de Souza, Michelle Nikou, Rosie Miller, Tim Sterling and Will French.

More details about the exhibition are at www.usc.edu.au/art-gallery/ whats-on/safe-space The gallery is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm (closed public holidays). Entry is free.

Ethel Burgess with the camels She was accompanied by Sharon Chapman who said it was incredible to see how the camels reacted to humans.

“The camels are very friendly and affectionate. They will come up and snuggle into your hand to be patted,” Sharon said.

“There’s even donkeys there who help keep away the wild dogs.”

Sharon said it was interesting to find out more about the business and how it operated.

“The friendly staff are so knowledgeable and were on hand to answer any questions we had,” she said.

“There’s also heaps of information about how healthy camel milk can be for your digestive system. It’s definitely a day out that people of all ages will enjoy.”

QCamel regularly welcomes visitors to QCamel Dairy to meet and greet their beautiful camel family for a truly unique farm gate experience.

You can learn how they produce the world’s only certified organic camel milk, as well as meeting and falling in love with their camel herd.

Camel Cuddles are held on the first and third Saturday of every month.

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New Year’s Eve fireworks

Maleny Forums wishes you all a safe and happy festive season, and thanks the 100% Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, Hinterland Business Centre and Maleny AD I S PROU Community Centre for their collaboration.

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The three fireworks celebrations will be glass and alcohol free.

Sunshine Coast Council coordinator of creative arts and events Janine Symons said that, weather permitting, the events would feature larger more ecofriendly fireworks, which had the benefit of firing higher in the sky so they could be seen from multiple vantage points.

“Ensuring our fireworks are as environmentally friendly as possible is crucial and our supplier provides fireworks that contain no plastic or chlorates and also contain less lifting powder, all of which reduce emissions,” Janine said.

“All cardboard waste and copper ignition wire is fully recycled post display.”

Addressing issues of community concern 2021 has seen important activities by various working groups, all of which arose from issues-based community forums hosted by Maleny Forums. Three are mentioned below.

WASTE ACTION MALENY – WAM The working group continues to find innovative ways to engage with the Maleny community. Be sure to check the WAM directory at www.wasteactionmaleny.org for information on those tricky to recycle items like batteries. HINT: The chemist in Maple Street has a collection bin. WAM wishes you a safe, peaceful and waste-free festive season and looks forward to sharing some new and exciting projects in 2022. In the meantime, please join our Facebook group for some great tips to reduce waste this Christmas. www.facebook.com/groups/1209573799533338 NBN WORKING GROUP Our submission to the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (federal government) can be found at www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say/2021-regional-telecommunications-review by scrolling down to Submissions and enter Maleny in the search box. That will bring up our review highlighting NBN issues in our area. We continue to welcome new members to the working group. Contact Maleny Forums who will pass on your interest.

Maleny Pathways Working Group The pathways group met key staff of Sunshine Coast Council, with Cr Winston Johnston in attendance, for a discussion about key recommendations from the report, Pathways Survey - Getting Around Maleny without a Car, available at www.tinyurl.com/xth4haw2 2022 will see forums on community issues raised by local community members, including affordable housing and the Maleny Library. Details will be provided early next year.

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IF your New Year’s Eve isn’t complete without fireworks then you will be delighted that Sunshine Coast Council will host fireworks at Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Coolum this year.

The fireworks will be on display at 8.30pm at all three venues as well as a midnight display at Mooloolaba.

Mayor Mark Jamieson said this year the council was stepping back from the highly organised New Year’s Eve event and associated entertainment at Mooloolaba and focussing solely on offering three fireworks displays that could be enjoyed from a number of locations across the coast.

“This year we are encouraging locals and visitors to throw down a rug and enjoy a picnic at beaches and parks or enjoy the hospitality of local cafés and restaurants at all three locations,” Mr Jamieson said.

“The low-key approach will allow for social distancing during the fireworks display, while our local restaurants and cafés will benefit from pre-event bookings.

“New Year’s Eve is always a wonderful chance to reflect and look ahead with optimism so, no matter how people choose to celebrate, I wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy 2022.”

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Head back to the movies

HAVE you heard the good news? The cinema is back and better than ever in Caloundra.

Since opening late last month, the cinema has been welcomed back with open arms by movie lovers across the region.

With movie tickets just $10 across the board, as well as popcorn from $4 and small drinks and frozen drinks from $3.50, taking your family to the cinema has never been more affordable.

A fresh modern look accompanied by a new sound system, new screens and updated projects will ensure you’re immersed in whatever film you decide to enjoy.

Take advantage of free parking on Cooma Terrace and Ormuz Avenue, which are both within walking distance of the cinema. Paid street parking becomes free after 5pm.

For a selection of movies, times and more information, visit www.strandcinema.com.au

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Spectacular wildlife photography

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IF you are planning a day at the Queensland Museum before the end of February make sure you check out the stunning wildlife photography from the winners and finalists in the 2021 Australia Zoo Crikey! magazine photography competition.

Set under the majestic humpback whales in the museum’s iconic Whale Mall, the photography display showcases a stunning array of images chosen from thousands of entries from around the world.

From a magnificent soaring eagle to a grizzly bear, the colourful plumage of a rainbow lorikeet, a herd of elephants and a rock wallaby in action – these are just a few of the photographic subjects captured globally and on display.

The 2021 competition had three categories; Crikey!

Magazine Cover, Crikey! Kids and The Natural World, with the three winning entries on display.

Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin said he was impressed with the calibre of entries received in 2021.

“It is my hope that these stunning images will encourage people to capture the beauty of nature and inspire them to conserve our wildlife and wild places for generations to come,” Robert said.

BEERWAH Hotel is looking forward to hosting the Australian Garth Brooks Show on Sunday, January 9 from 3pm.

Garth Brooks is the second highest selling artist in history, having been beaten only by The Beatles.

The tribute show band was put together in mid-2016 and, after spending 15 months carefully hand picking the musicians, crew, staging and material, the show is the only full production Garth Brooks tribute show in Australia.

While choosing musicians, the show organisers were careful to select artists not only capable in their playing ability but who would also pay due respect to the material in the show.

The group is made up of talented, professional musicians with more than 130 years of combined experience.

The show features about 30 of Garth’s biggest hits with a good variety of his music to highlight his amazing writing skills.

The show presents some fantastic ballads and up-tempo dance hits, with the option to include more material to refresh the performance from time to time.

The Australian Garth Brookes Tribute Show is a world class tribute show to the music of Garth Brooks.

Tickets are $28.60 and can be purchased via the pub’s website www.beerwahhotel.com.au/ entertainment/#entertainment-upcoming-eventscalendar

SINCLAIR TOUR & TRAVEL We’ve been keeping our travellers safe for over 15 years & will continue to do what it takes to keep you safe during these times

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Come and see our new exhibits and tour one of the oldest homes on the Sunshine Coast.

Love heritage? Why not become a volunteer.

Get in touch with us today. Let’s get out there.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-3pm.

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Van Gogh Alive Brisbane

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Australia Day Lunch Cruise Brisbane

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Australian Outback Spectacular

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9 Feb

Summerland Camels Tour and Lunch

15 Feb

Kenilworth Cheese and Bakery

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Easter, Yeppoon, Emerald, Gladstone, Hervey Bay

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Great summer reads

GET into summer reading with the following recommendations from the teams at Maleny and Beerwah Libraries. You can also visit https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to explore the full catalogue to download or reserve titles or pop into your local library and chat to the friendly staff.

Lianne Moriarty: ‘Apples never fall’ Enter the lives of the Delaneys, Joy and Stan, who are beginning retirement, and their four grown-up children. All seems rosy until Joy disappears and cracks begin to show.

Norman Swan: ‘So you think you know what’s good for you’ We all want to be healthier but do you know what’s good for you?

This one-stop handbook will settle fruitless anxieties and allow people to focus on what matters to them.

Hannah Kent: ‘Devotion’ Forced to flee religious persecution on a crowded, disease-riddled ship bound for the new colony of South Australia, a bond is sealed between Hanne and Thea. But what happens when they are separated?

Conor O’Callaghan: ‘We are not in the world’ Difficult, beautiful, haunting.

Not an easy novel to read but well worth it. Principally a poet, O’Callaghan’s move to fiction is a success.

Chris Hammer: ‘Treasure and Dirt’ In Finnigans Gap, thieves pillage opal mines and billionaires do as they please. When an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine, nothing is straightforward.

Christos Tsiolkas: ‘7 ½’ During times of seclusion we often retreat into memories and wonder at the world around us, which are explored in this thoughtprovoking book.

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CALLING all brides-to-be – the Sunshine Coast Wedding Showcase is back for 2022. It will be held on Sunday, January 9 from 10am–3pm with amazing local wedding suppliers all in one place to make this an event not to be missed.

The stunning lakeside location at Venue 114 is the perfect place to connect with local suppliers including catering, transport, wedding stylists, live entertainment and much more.

With a spectacular display of cakes, gowns, floral arrangements and all things hair and beauty, it’s the perfect opportunity to be inspired as brides and grooms begin the new year planning their special day.

Enjoy the relaxed, festival feel while unwinding by the water, sampling gourmet food and listening to beautiful live music by some of the coast’s incredible local talent including acoustic performer John Veloso.

Each bride-to-be will receive a show bag filled with information and complimentary copies of ‘Your Queensland Wedding’, ‘Wedding & Bride’, ‘Queensland Brides’ and ‘Your Local Wedding Guide’.

Pre-purchase tickets are $10 each online at https:// venue114.com.au or $15 each at the door.

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YOU Support appreciated

ON Thursday, December 9, Glasshouse Toastmasters finished the year with their Christmas meeting. As in previous years, members of our club donated gift vouchers for Church on the Rise to share the Christmas spirit among their members.

We would like to thank the staff of the church for the beautiful venue and help we received over the past year during our fortnightly meetings.

We would also like to thank Woolworths in Beerwah for supporting us again this year.

We are all looking forward to 2022, starting our meetings again on January 27.

If you’d like to be part of the fun while learning to become a confident speaker in a relaxed and supportive club, make it one of your New Year’s resolutions and join us at a meeting in 2022.

We would love to welcome you.

Martine Geodhart Glasshouse Country Toastmasters

Toastmasters president Esther Frizzo presents gift vouchers to Pastor Aaron

Fall in love with a local plant species

INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist and Australian on the Year in 2007 Dr Tim Flannery, has described the problem

of rural peri-urban development and the loss of native vegetation succinctly when he said “If gardens are a window on the mind, I see the passion for the European environment which indicates that we are still uncomfortable in our own land. If we can see no beauty in endemic Australian natives, do we really have a truly sustainable future adapted to Australian conditions...”

When the beautiful endemic flame tree was placed centre stage in the new roundabout a few years ago, I thought how wonderful that our natural heritage rainforest plants were finally being recognised. And then, when the bed of Pandorea, a stunning endemic rainforest vine/ground cover that, flowers for ten months of the year, was added I thought that Tim’s words may just be doing the trick.

But then it was all pulled out and ornamental common garden plants put in place. Some say Kangaroo paw is native. Yes, but they are not endemic. It is very important to understand the difference. To see the Pandorea pulled out and replaced mainly with plants you can buy anywhere in the world, I found an extremely sad day. All the Pandorea needed was some water and liquid fertiliser for goodness sake.

We are a beautiful rainforest region.

When are we going to understand this?

We have over 300 remarkable endemic native plants and every single one of them is totally different. They range from ground covers to shrubs to small and large trees. Our wildlife desperately needs these plants to have any future.

But when something like this over rules our native plants, what hope do we have of ever getting our endemic natives to be important and accepted.

I do hope the rest of the Pandorea, which is currently planted, is not removed.

Jeanette Nobes Maleny

Beerwah State Forest: timber or natural forest

A BRIEF history to put this proposed logging in context (Logging to start in Beerwah State Forest, GC&M News, December 7 edition). After 200 years of clearing, particularly along the populated coastal areas, governments knew they had to do something. In the 1990s regional forest agreements were planned by the states with federal assistance. Queensland scientists spent years on the ground and using satellite maps calculating which remaining ecosystems should be protected.

The South East Queensland Forest Agreement 1999 (SEQFA) was signed off by Premier Beattie, the Queensland Timber Board and conservationists.

Queensland Labor paid for the research, retraining of workers and mill closures.

Federal Coalition (Howard) refused funding to Queensland. Note, also, that the Newman LNP government (20122015) cancelled the SEQFA and all the

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arrangements that went with it.

The agreement and regulations were just as Greg Brown wrote in the GC&M News article. Logging would be phased out by 2024. Here we are at 2022 and timber people want their last log before the 425,000ha of state forest goes to national park. These people, we hope, are workers not multinationals paying almost nothing for the trees and then making low value products. High value timber matters but in this location?

I hope we will convince our MPs and the timber industry that the 22-year-old agreement must be reviewed and changed. It is very clear now, after 20 years of watching the bulldozing of forests to make way for highways and new suburbs, that this native forest has a much greater value as forest than as a timber source.

Gillian Pechey Maleny

Thumbs up to volunteers

The Beerwah State School is grateful for another year of amazing volunteer support

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We wish you all a very safe, happy & enjoyable Christmas and look forward to being of service to you in 2022.

Our office will be closed from 12pm Thursday, 23 December 2021 to 9am Monday, 10 January 2022.

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Joey Scouts HOP into Christmas HELPING Other People (HOP) is the motto of Joey Scouts and the Landsborough pack has been living that approach this festive season by voting to support Morris House Neighbourhood Centre’s clients this year.

Many of these clients face serious hardship and are unable to provide their families with necessities, so cannot purchase Christmas items such as food and presents.

Ann Husband, from Morris House, said the Joey Scouts and their leaders Davina and Kate had done a fabulous job collecting suitable items for Christmas hampers for families in need.

“We sincerely thank them and their families on behalf of our clients. They will make an amazing difference to Christmas this year for so many people,” Ann said.

The Joey’s project involved creating posters and having them displayed with baskets in local businesses that were happy to act as collection points for hamper items and gift cards.

The Joeys gave special thanks to Glass House Mountains IGA, Beerwah Stationery and the Masterpiece Dance Studio for getting involved as collection points and to the Joey Scout families for their support for the project.

Three of the Joey Scouts – Sophia, Levei and Dev – proudly delivered

the hampers to Morris House in midDecember to allow time for the centre to distribute them for Christmas.

Joey Scouts are boys and girls aged 5-7 years and is the first stage of Scouts.

The Landsborough Scout Group is based at Rocky Creek Scout Camp on Old Gympie Road, Landsborough.

To find out more contact them via email gl@landsborough.scoutsqld.com.au

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The team at Clynic would like to wish all our valued clients a magical Christmas and bright new year.

Having grateful clients makes this time of year as special and magical as it can be. Thank you for being the most important part of who we are.

We will be spending time with our families from the 23rd December till the 4th January. We look forward to seeing all of you again and welcoming new faces in the new year.

With much love and gratitude from our families to yours.

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Barry, Lee-ann and the team at D&F Auto Care in Landsborough would like to wish all their loyal customers a wonderful, safe and drama free Christmas and New Year break.

They will be closed from Thursday the 23rd of December but will be back in the workshop on Tuesday the 4th of January to help with your service and repair needs.

The family owned and operated team of experts treat every car and situation with a level of care that is second to none – call today.

Don’t miss out on the biggest discounts of the year on all of your favourite brands at Ginger Lilli Maleny and Caloundra.

Their huge Boxing Day sale is on again and for one day only, you can get a whopping 50% off all of your favourite brands including all of the current new season stock!

Both stores will be open from 8am, Sunday December 26 so be sure to head in early to grab your favourite pieces.

If you do miss out, keep an eye out for some of their continuing sales.

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LOOK out world! You are about to have the most enthusiastic, caring and competent young people come your way!

Armed with their seven years of learning at Peachester State School, our graduates have big dreams and

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the support of our school community as we wish them luck and bid our farewells.

We can’t wait to hear amazing things about them as they make their mark on the world!

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School’s out THE Beerwah State School community recently celebrated year 6’s graduation with the support of the Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt and Cr Rick Baberowski.

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A day at the zoo

GC&M News caught up with Ney and Jamie Williamson from Toowoomba who recently took their four children Mason, Rowan, Jensen and Lacey - out for a day at Australia Zoo. Most of us locals are aware of what a popular location it is for a day out but we thought we would shine a light on just what makes for a great day out for the whole family.

We caught up with Ney to get some tips about planning a successful day out with four kids aged 3-10 years.

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Q: How old are the kids and how did you find the experience?

Mason is ten, Rowan is eight, Jensen is five and Lacey is three. We found the experience very enjoyable.

There was so much to see! Thanks to their trolleys and children’s carts, we were able to walk around and see everything at the zoo with ease.

Q: How do you keep four young kids happy at the zoo? Any tips that worked well for you?

We brought food and drinks with us and made sure to stop a few times so the children didn’t get too tired.

We tried to make it an enjoyable experience by telling them facts about all the animals.

Q: What was a highlight for the kids?

Definitely the Africa section! Our kids were all in awe of how large all the animals were. It was also great that you could be served ice cream in that section so you could sit down and enjoy the views.

Q: Any cost saving tips?

We prepared snacks and brought along a picnic-style lunch to save money. We also made sure that we had budgeted for the gift store.

Q: Any suggestions for parents wanting to plan a visit?

Preparation is key.

Pack lunches, water, th Jensen hanging out wi hats and sunscreen the dinosaur and ensure you allocate time for each section of the zoo.

We followed the map and online suggestions so the children got to see everything there is to see, and we were less stressed as we could organise the day’s activities in advance. www.australiazoo.com.au Lacey and Mason catching a dinosaur ride Australia Zoo, open daily from 9am-5pm, is set among 280 hectares (700 acres). With more than 1,200 animals to see it offers a mind-blowing wildlife experience for both little and big kids.

Online ticket prices start at $35 per child, family day passes start at $172 (two adults, two kids) and $189 (two adults, three kids).

Rowan pulling Lacey along in one of the zoo carts

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The first edition for 2022 will be Tuesday, January 18

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Business owners let their hair down!

GLASSHOUSE Country Chamber of Commerce held a family-friendly Christmas event this year with a fabulous Summer Breeze - Christmas Celebration at the Mooloolah Valley Country Club, generously sponsored by BOQ Beerwah.

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coordinator and committee member, Shelly Le Vesconte from Jack Rabbit Events, brought together a spectacular event that included entertainment by Skillz FJ. The kids and adults had a blast competing in old-fashioned races, tug-o-war and barefoot bowls.

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A word from John McGrath We started 2021 with hope and optimism, thinking newly-approved vaccines around the world would convert the COVID-19 pandemic into a manageable health issue that we could live with. What did the property market do during this unexpectedly tumultuous second year of the pandemic? It went up. Again.

But issues around the roll-out, supply delays and rare side effects associated with both AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines made us nervous, and then along came Delta to delay the global recovery by a good six months.

What did the property market do during this unexpectedly tumultuous second year of the pandemic? It went up. Again.

And by double digits in every area bar the regional Northern Territory.

Here is the latest data from CoreLogic capturing house price growth from January 1 to November 30. The great thing is the surge in real estate wealth for homeowners everywhere – not just the cities.

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We now have the extraordinary situation of a few select regional locations being

more expensive than the capital cities.

The median house price in Byron Bay is ‫ڦ‬рѵц ($''$*) *(+ - /* %0./ *1 - ‫ڦ‬рѵт ($''$*) $) 4 ) 4ѵ **. ҁ. ( $ ) $. ‫ڦ‬рѵс ($''$*) *(+ - /* /# ($ Ҋ‫ڦ‬цппѶппп. in Brisbane. *( 3+ -/. )*/ /# / /# 3* 0. !-*( cities may result in the regions losing their affordability advantage. This may be the case in a small number of highly desirable coastal areas but there are plenty of affordable beach towns still available, along with snow areas, wine country and the bush.

The important thing is that being able to work from home is opening up Australia’s regions in a way we haven’t seen in decades. As local populations rise, more money gets spent locally and more services (and jobs) will naturally follow.

This is great for our country. We have one of the most concentrated populations in the world with more /# ) х $) рп *! 0. '$1$)" $) %0./ ч +$/ ' cities. It would be great to see more of the population dispersed so our national wealth can be shared more evenly between city and country.

Being able to work from home is actually providing an unexpected solution (for some workers) to the affordability problem we have in our big cities. It’s a very real social issue that a cohort of young people can’t afford to buy a home for themselves within reasonable proximity of their work.

There are many solutions to this problem but most require political will.

Being able to work from home puts the choice to live outside the expensive

Thank you for your support!

David & Jodie Hedley-Ward

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As we come to the end of 2021, we’d like to say thank you to everyone for all your support during what has been an extraordinary year.

The outlook for 2022 is extremely positive; we’re seeing record rental and sale prices for all areas in the Hinterland and everyone seems to be looking for a tree-change!

No doubt your schedules are busier than ever preparing for Christmas, but this time of year is also a good time to think about what you’d like to do in 2022 and beyond.

We’re very excited about the year ahead and what it potentially has to offer; With interest rates remaining low, the economy going from strength to strength and more people looking to leave the city for regional areas, we believe now really is a good time to review your property goals.

Why not take a bit of time out in the Christmas break to review your finances; although you may think you haven’t

enough equity in your own home, or you may think your deposit is too small to invest in property, talk to a financial specialist who can do some number crunching for you – you may be surprised with what they come up with. We work with an incredible team of experts in all areas who can assist you when it comes to finances or doing work on your property to improve the value.

It’s also a good time to review your investment portfolio and we’re always happy to look at how we can maximise the value of your property and increase rental income.

If you want to know more about our services, we are only a phone call way.

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Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous 2022.

John McGrath capitals in the hands of individuals.

COVID-19 has reinforced the good fortune that we all have living in such a huge and somewhat remote country.

Being able to remote work from anywhere is allowing more of us to enjoy everything our country has to offer.

That’s a great silver lining for us.

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Happy Holidays Our office will be closed from Thursday 23rd December 2021 and reopen Tuesday 4th January 2022.

Our team wish you and 4*0- ! ($'$ . 1 -4 --4 Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year!

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COMMUNITY GIVEBACK EXTRAVAGANZA! 12 Days of Christmas McGrath Coast & Hinterland’s Community Giveback program is responsible for donating more than $200,000 to over 150 local community groups.

This Christmas, we were delighted to give the gift of giving and add a little more magic this festive season, by selecting 12 organisations over 12 days to receive a $500 donation from our team, to help make a difference to those who need it most this Christmas.

Wishlist David and Jodie Hedley-Ward’s charity of choice is Wishlist.

Since 1998 Wishlist, with the help of a generous and committed community has raised and directed more than $18 million towards the coast’s local health system.

Wishlist is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fundraising for the needs of

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled - RDA Inc Our new client consultant Amy Bennett and her wonderful colleague Janet Gilmour’s charity of choice is Sunshine * ./ ѵ 0).#$) * ./ $ $)" !*- /# $. ' Ҋ ) ѵ $. )*/Ҋ!*-Ҋ+-*!$/ *-" )$. /$*)

St Vincent De Paul Cassie Kennedy (a former Hinterland local), along with Bree Charles from our Caloundra office chose St Vincent De Paul as their charity this year.

Cassie and Bree both reached out to St Vincent De Paul in order to see what food items the charity was in need of to support families in vulnerable situations this festive season.

It was an absolute honour to have the lovely Pat & Maureen from St Vincent

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Glass House Country Men’s Shed Inc Cassi Nuske and her wonderful team’s charity of choice this year was Glass House Country Men’s Shed Inc. Glass House Country Men’s Shed Inc provides a safe and busy environment in an atmosphere of old-fashioned mateship. The Men’s Shed is a place where men can get together, join in activities and talk about what’s on their mind. It is a fully equipped workshop where skilled and unskilled men can

share time with each other, swap yarns and work together on community projects.

Men’s Shed is a charitable not-for-profit association which are found in many cities and towns around Australia and continue to spring up internationally.

Cassi, Kate and Jo were beyond excited to be invited for morning tea where they learnt more about the projects these amazing men have been working on in the community along with the benefits of their regular gatherings. It was our absolute pleasure to present a Christmas hamper and $500 donation.

the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

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ғ / Ȃ . #*' -.#$+. ) 0 /$*) funding Wishlist is committed to improving local public health services, and one way they do this is through their Wish List which helps them find donors to fund the equipment needs on the list.

We were delighted to have Jeff McColl visit the McGrath Estate Agents Caloundra office to be presented with a Christmas hamper and $500 donation to Wishlist.

providing equine-based therapeutic and recreational riding and driving programs for all members of the disability community here on the Sunshine Coast. # 0).#$) * ./ # . $ / team of volunteers who assist with these programs to allow the participants to enjoy their activities in a safe and controlled manner.

Along with the volunteers, they also have a team of hard-working horses who are specially selected and trained

to allow the participants to enjoy and develop their skills in a safe environment. Many of these horses are specifically trained and assessed for particular roles to allow them to provide the unique services of the programs. We were delighted to have Carolyn visit the McGrath office to be presented with a Christmas hamper and $500 donation to 0).#$) * ./ ѵ

De Paul attend the office where we could learn more about the charity, the struggles Sunshine Coast families are facing and how the donation will benefit those in our community who need it most.

The St Vincent De Paul Society in Australia has more than 60,000 members and volunteers, who work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia. Internationally, the Society operates in 153 countries and has over 800,000 members.

To read the full list, or to find out more about any of our chosen charities and learn how you can make a donation, visit our facebook page (McGrath Coast & Hinterland) or contact our office on 07 5438 8548.

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Team Cassi Nuske VIP Christmas Celebration It was our immense pleasure to host our valued, clients, colleagues and friends for Christmas drinks and nibbles on the 3rd December. What an evening it was celebrating 2021 coming to a close! A big thank you to all who attended and for your ongoing support - we are humbled!

A special thank you to Mason Finance Group, realestate.com.au and Coffee Club Beerwah for your generous contribution to our lucky door prizes and congratulations to our lucky winners!

Thank you from Team

Cassi Nuske

December is generally a good time to reflect on ‘the year that was’ and take time to celebrate and be grateful for the people who contribute to making the world a better place to be in.

Cassi Nuske, Hinterland specialist for McGrath Beerwah, would like to take this opportunity to personally thank every one of her valued clients for their support and loyalty throughout the year.

“The Glass House Hinterland community are the reason our region is such an incredible place to live, work and play – it’s no surprise that our beautiful region has attracted other like-minded people to make their home in this amazing pocket of Australia throughout 2021.

It’s been an honour to be involved with the real estate journey for so many locals this past year and I look forward to continuing to be of service over the holiday period. 2022 promises to be another big year on the Sunshine Coast for property and we at McGrath Beerwah are ready for whatever unfolds!”

Cassi is delighted to share that Kate Godwin and Jo Daley have recently joined McGrath Beerwah to further enhance the six-star service for which McGrath Estate Agents are so well known for. With a strong background in marketing and communications, Kate Godwin is available to provide on-site property styling assistance and is working tirelessly to create targeted marketing campaigns ensuring every home listed with McGrath reaches the maximum number of buyers and achieves a premium result.

Jo Daley comes to McGrath with a broad real estate back ground and is a renowned ‘details’ person. Jo has joined Cassi’s team as Operations Manager to guarantee the need of every client is attended to promptly and carefully, ensuring your buying and selling experience with McGrath is as straightforward as possible. Jo has been a resident of the Hinterland region for much of her life and will likely be a familiar face to many of you.

To all of our valued clients, Cassi, Kate and Jo would like to wish you a safe and festive holiday season and we look forward to being of assistance in 2022.

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FOR LEASE

A word from our Property Management team

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On behalf of our Property Management team at McGrath Estate Agents Coast & Hinterland, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Hinterland community for their incredible support and warm welcome since opening our Beerwah office in 2021. We are humbled to be of service to over 800 landlords who have chosen McGrath with the professional and passionate management of their residential and commercial properties.

We continue to see a strong demand for properties in the Hinterland region with many people seeking a property that provides them with the conveniences of living by the coast, with the tranquillity and strong sense of community that the Hinterland provides. If you would like to know what your property’s rental return could be I am always available to offer a complimentary, no obligation rental assessment.

Our team are also passionate about assisting tenants who are seeking a rental property with free education, support and exclusive sneak peeks of properties prior to them going online for lease. If you know someone who is looking please ask them to reach out we would love to be of service.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and enjoyable festive season. We look forward to being of assistance in 2022!

Always at your service, Amy Bennett New Client Consultant Business Development Manager McGrath Estate Agents 0488 771 626

12 days of Christmas property management donation This year our amazing McGrath Coast & Hinterland’s Property Management team’s charity of choice is Hope in a Suitcase.

Hope in a Suitcase Australia is a nonprofit organisation run by volunteers who are incredibly passionate about showing every child in the foster care system that they are loved and valued by 32

their community.

They aim to do this by giving them a suitcase of their very own to ensure they have a safe and secure place in which to pack their belongings and take with them wherever their journey may lead.

The suitcases are filled with essential items such as toiletries (sanitary items for the older girls), underwear, a set of

pyjamas and a change of clothing.

They also include something to cuddle for the younger children, a book to read, a journal or colouring-in books and pencils to encourage creativity and provide a distraction away from their turmoil. To find out more about Hope in a Suitcase contact our office on 07 5438 8548.

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LIGHTING UP CHRISTMAS Bethany, Maverick, Orion, Shaila, Kalinda and Chris Casey love their Christmas lights at 62 Alfs Pinch Road

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12 Malanda Court #45 33 Old Landsborough Road (donations to Drought Angels) 62 Alfs Pinch Road 5 Alfs Pinch Road 33 Arcadia Drive #49

Glass House Mountains 18 Spanner Road 94 Outlook Drive 28 Pineapple Place

Landsborough

1 Bunderra Court #24 4 Layt Court 6 Gowen Drive 25 Mill Street 6 Gowen Drive (Christmas lollies for the kids) The properties marked with an ID # are part of the Aura Property Group’s Christmas Lights 2021 competition.

To vote for these properties you can head to their website https://www.aurapropertysc.com.au/xmas-lights/

Maleny

3 Lawrence Place 792 Landsborough-Maleny Road, Bald Knob 62 Maple Street (Easton Lawyers) Light Up @ Christmas, Maleny Uniting Church 12841290 Maleny– Landsborough Road, December 18 - 23 from 6pm – 9pm.

Montville

Montville Christmas Wonderland, 15 Narrows Road is open from December 17 – 19, entry is via an Eventbrite ticket. Check out their website to book www.montvillechristmaswonderland.com.au

Peachester

487 Commissioners Flat Road #33 18 Harold Place

As well as individual property listings there are also some great drives that will leave you in awe of the combined neighbourhood efforts in lighting up.

Beerwah

Take Usher Boulevard off Pinecamp Road at Beerwah and drive through the estate to see plenty of glowing lights that let you know which direction to drive.

Definitely check out Pacific Place where nearly all the houses are lit up.

Glass House Mountains

Take a look around the Arise estate. Turn into Ngungun Road from Coonowrin Road, just past the Glass House Mountains State School, and meander around the estate on your way to view 28 Pineapple Place.

Mooloolah

26 Maddock Avenue 25 Bray Street

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62 MALANDA COURT, BEERWAH

5 ALFS PINCH ROAD, BEERWAH

Hannah, Karl, Mallee and Rhylan Halstad

28 PINEAPPLE PLACE, GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS

62 ALFS PINCH ROAD, BEERWAH

33 OLD LANDSBOROUGH ROAD, BEERWAH

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Christmas NEWS Santa Paws visits Maleny Vet Services THE Maleny Vet Services team got into the festive spirit recently creating a wonderful Christmas backdrop to photograph Santa Claus and the wonderful variety of local fur kids and their families.

A $5 donation was requested from each family as a fundraiser for WILVOS, who vet Lauren McGrath describes as the legends who help our local wildlife when they are in need.

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Nurse Kim O’Rourke and Pixie

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PEST CONTROL ffrom fro rom the th tteam te ea a at at Beerwah Flowers and Gifts.

from Man vs Pests, Pest Control and Cleaning Service.

Thanks for your support in 2021.

We will be closed from Friday 24th December and reopen Monday 10th January.

WINDOWS, DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

We will be closed from Friday 24th December and will reopen Wednesday 29th December.

Office: 5491 8557 Mobile: 0419 723 192 E: info@manvspests.com.au www.manvspests.com.au

66-68 Beerburrum Rd CABOOLTURE

CLEANING SERVICE

Shannon and Jen would like to thank all their clients for their valued support over the past year. we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022.

Hinterland Body and Soul will be closed from Saturday, December 25 & will reopen Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Merry Christmas from the team at R & R Hire Services.

E: info@rrhire.com.au W: www.rrhire.com.au

Many thanks and appreciation to all our customers for your continuing support throughout the year.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We will be closed from Wednesday 22nd December and will re-open Monday 10th January 2022.

Terry, Marion (Maz) and Spud (the dog)

P: 5439 9368

E: marion@lbps.com.au or terry@lbps.com.au 26 Tytherleigh Ave LANDSBOROUGH QLD

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We will be closed from 24th December, reopening 4th January 2021 2022

5494 6755 Beerwah Flowers and Gifts Shop 3, 2 Turner St, Beerwah cnr Peachester Rd & Turner St

www.beerwahflowersandgifts.com.au

Our team would like to wish everyone a ‘wagging’ good Christmas & New Year Open 7 days 7.30am and 11am and Sunday to Friday 3pm to 4.30pm.

Closed Saturdays from 11am onwards and Christmas Day.

Please contact the Glasshouse Pet Retreat team on 5493 0707 or info@glasshousepetretreat.com.au

Season's Greetings

I hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday season.

My clinic is closed from Friday 24/12/21 reopens on Monday 10/1/22

Shop 1/2 Turner St, Beerwah

5439 0015 or 0417 723 944

All of us at B & A Tyre and Mechanical would like to wish a Very Happy and Safe Christmas to all of our valued customers.

A very big welcome to all of our new customers and thanks to all for your continued patronage.

We wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY, SAFE and PROSPEROUS New Year!

We look forward to servicing you in 2022.

Ben, Michelle, Glenn and staff at B & A Tyre and Mechanical.

52 Peachester Road BEERWAH

Phone: 5494 0944

ax: 5494 0957 Email: beerwahtandm@bigpond com

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Christmas NEWS NEW Landsborough’s Winter Wonderland

Australian native Christmas wreaths

SUNSHINE Coast-based Sleigh Bells Foundation is all about bringing joy and support to children and disadvantaged local families during the festive season.

At this time of year with is so much financial and social pressure on families and individuals to provide meals and presents, the foundation strives to relieve some of this pressure.

It hosted its first Winter Wonderland event in December 2016, which has continued to grow and strengthen work of the charity. It recently hosted another successful event for 80 parents and children at the Landsborough School of Arts Hall.

SOME very happy locals recently took the opportunity to let their imagination run loose, under the creative direction of the talented Viera Keogh, to create their own dry door/wall wreaths or table centrepieces to decorate their home this Christmas.

At Viera’s workshops, held at the Old Witta School, the participants use a twisted natural vine base with a selection of carefully dried and semi-dry Australian native flowers, foliage, nuts, cones, oranges and bows.

VIEW Club member Virginia Kennedy assisting Santa While the events are all about bringing joy to those attending, it clearly had the same effect on local volunteers who assisted on the day welcoming guests, assisting with craft activities, acting as Santa’s helpers, and serving and clearing up the lunch.

Three members of the Glasshouse Country VIEW Club and one of their husbands found the volunteering experience very enjoyable.

To organise and run the events, the foundation relies on the support of volunteers on the day, donations and its sponsors, including the Landsborough School of Arts Hall, Bunnings Caloundra and Equip 4 Hire, Maleny Dairies and Maleny Retreat.

VIEW Club member Chris Essex helping with craft activities

Serving the local community for 85 years OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Huge range of Hardware, Fuel & Auto, Pet & Stock Supplies, Rural Supplies & Fencing PLUS our New Garden Centre!

FROM THE TEAM AT BEERWAH CO-OP

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Many thanks to our customers for your support throughout 2021.

May you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year!

CO-OP

OUR TRADING HOURS OVER THE BREAK: SHELL SHOP

MONDAY – FRIDAY : 7:30am – 5:00pm SATURDAY : 7:30am – 3:00pm SUNDAY : 7:30am – 1:00pm

OPEN EVERYDAY

CLOSED: CHRISTMAS DAY, Saturday 25th December BOXING DAY, Sunday 26th December PUBLIC HOLIDAY, Monday 27th December PUBLIC HOLIDAY, Tuesday 28th December NEW YEAR’S DAY, Saturday 1st January PUBLIC HOLIDAY,, Mondayy 3rd January J y

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From all the staff at Jarr Beerwah Small Engines we would like to take this opportunity to thank t you for your business over the past year and wish you a Merry and Safe Christmas – New Year break.

We look forward to being of service to you in the New Year Sha Bud and wish to advise that we un will be closed from Lunch time Friday, 24th Dec & rre-open Tuesday, 4th Jan 2022.

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Jingle bells across the Range MALENY and Montville businesses have been getting into the festive spirit this year with some serious Christmas decorating of shops and premises.

Cr Winston Johnston provided an extra incentive to business owners, offering cash prizes of $1,000 first prize, $750 second prize and two encouragement prizes of $250 each.

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Montville Antiques, whose owners spentt h hours M t ill A ti h handmaking decorations, received the $1,000 first prize.

The $750 second prize went to The Candle Shoppe Montville and two $250 encouragement awards went to Crystal Multiverse and Chic & Sassy Boutique.

He thanked the many other businesses that decorated their premises, saying “you have certainly made the towns sparkle this Christmas”.

“It’s lovely to walk the streets and see all the decorations bringing that Christmas feel to the towns,” Cr Johnston said.

Easton Lawyers Judges looked at the business frontage and view inside the open doors and windows, the effort that had been put into the decoration, night-time appeal, style and colour. With each business so different, comparisons were a challenge.

Cr Johnston announced the winners of the Maleny competition at the Maleny Late Night Christmas held on Friday, December 10.

However, because there where so many businesses that deserved first prize, instead of giving out prizes for first, second and third Cr Johnston announced that Maleny Supa IGA, Easton Lawyers and Maleny Lane would each receive a prize of $600, and both Rosetta Books Maleny and the Bloomhill Op Shop received $250 encouragement awards.

Winners in Montville’s competition were announced the previous week by Cr Johnston at the Montville Festive Street Fair.

Hinterland Pest Control Vern & Family would like to take this opportunity to thank their clients for their patronage and to wish everyone a safe, healthy, happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year

Perfect prize in time for Christmas Congratulations to Marsha, Maleny’s wonderful community photographer, who won the major raffle prize, a $500 Maleny Gift Card, at the Maleny Late Night Christmas organised by Maleny Commerce on December 10. You can see Marsha’s photographic work on the Visit Maleny Facebook page – www.facebook.com/VisitMaleny

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Santa catches up with kids outside Montville Antiques

to all our customers From the Feed and Fodder Beerwah team

Christmas Hours: CLOSED SED PU PUB PUBLIC BLIC HOLIDAYS

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We will be closing for the holidays from 4pm on the 23rd and reopening at 8.30am on the 10th of January 2022.

Brad will be available for emergency works during the closure period on 0405 985 139 (Holiday rates apply)

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O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree THE lovely branches of 14 Christmas trees have been enthusiastically decorated by creative local community groups, school students, kindy kids, childcare centres and family day care groups across Glasshouse Country for the rest of the community to enjoy.

This is the second year the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce has organised its Christmas Tree Festival, which has proved a great way to bring the community and businesses together.

Chamber president Jenny Broderick said that while the chamber did award a prize for the best decorated tree, which this year went to All About Autism from Landsborough, “we absolutely appreciate all of the effort that goes into decorating the individual trees and I love to see how proud the many local businesses are that host the trees”.

The winner’s prize is a pizza party lunch generously provided by the centre management of Beerwah Village and Beerwah Marketplace.

If you haven’t had a chance to see the trees, follow the trail across the townships from the locations below.

Landsborough Community Kindergarten – CJs Bakery Landsborough GCC Prep W – Hinterland Accountants & Advisors 13 Beerwah Family Day Care – Beerwah Library Boomerang Bags - Coast Imagewear Beerwah CWA – Beerwah CommBank Landsborough State School Steaming Cup Landsborough 8 Glasshouse Christian College prep class - Glasshouse Tractors Beerwah State School – Beerwah Marketplace All About Autism – BOQ Beerwah Kindy - All In One Fitness Glass House Mountains State School 6B – Glasshouse Tavern Glass House Mountains State School 5B – Glasshouse Country Kitchen Bella Grace Early Learning Centre – Hinterland Body & Soul Glasshouse Country Baptist Church craft group – Boho Bean

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Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New year!

From all of us at KLM GAS Your local gas supplier

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the LAW Team.

We will be closed from 5pm Thurs, 23rd Dec, reopening on Tues, 4th Jan.

13 Bunya Street, Maleny Q 4552

7 Annie Street, Caboolture Q 4510

5495 1499

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all the staff at Beerwah News Your support throughout the year has been greatly appreciated.

Our Holiday Trading Hours are: Sat 25 Dec – CLOSED Sun 26 Dec – 6am to 10am Mon 27 Dec – 6am to 10am Tues 28 Dec – 6am to 10am Sat 1 Jan – 6am to 10am Sun 2 Jan – 6am to 12noon

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We at Maleny Paint would like to wish all of our valued customers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

The store will be closing 12noon December 24 – reopening January 10 Maleny Paint Supplies P: 5494 2002 6/14 Lawyer St, Maleny Q 4552

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Merry Merry CChristmas hristmas

Thank you to all our Co-op members and shoppers for this year’s custom!

FESTIVE OPENING HOURS

Christmas Eve open til 5:30pm Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day Open Monday 27 th and Tuesday 28 th 9am-4pm New Year’s Eve, Friday open til 5:30pm Closed Saturday 1 st Open Sunday 2 nd and Monday 3 rd 9am-4pm 37 Maple Street, Maleny www.maplestreet.coop P: 07 5494 2088

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Festive VIEW celebrations

Maleny Show Society’s mingle and jingle

The Glasshouse Country VIEW Club ladies enjoyed their Christmas celebration at the Glasshouse Country RSL recently.

Jill, Lynda, Gillian and Virginia

Michael and Fiona Pascoe with Hilda Penny (centre)

Jenny, Jocelyn, Nell and Lyn

Becky, Lee-Anne, Glenda, Dianne, Di and Joy

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church at Club Glasshouse

Alexis Turner with Kelly and Sharon Schofield

Senior Citizens The Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens ended a busy year with a Christmas lunch at Club Glass House

Linda Fawkes, Fiona Wild, Elaine Tincknell and Jill Murtagh Jeanette Barnes, Aud Butler, Shirley Sagar, Jenny Eggleston and Lynn Pearton

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Stylish golfers on the ggreens BEERWAH Ladies Golf Club’s Christmas break-up day included a theme of either festive or hippie attire. There were some very interesting outfits during the nine-hole fourperson Ambrose event.

Farewell to founding member Josie Thistlethwaite

Jill Downes, Karen Gannon, Sue Williamson and Carol McLeod

Michelle Leahy, Elaine Egerton, Val Edwards and Penny Edwards

Mavis Brimelow and Marie Norton

John Mellish, Sharon Phillips and Monica Dangerfield

Glenis Parry, Cheryl Jepson, Shirley Cooper and Bridget John

Denise Kirkby, Joan Fletcher, Barb Drury and Di Smith

From Brownie, Lea and the team at GC&M News Thanks to all of the wonderful advertisers, our dedicated readers and enthusiastic contributors for supporting us in 2021.

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Church SERVICE TIMES From the Glasshouse Country Uniting Church FOR to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 The Glasshouse Country Uniting Church congregation wishes each of you a blessed and wonderful Christmas.

Rodney Jobe Church on the Rise, Maleny THE Manger Baby Because there were no rooms left in the inn, she wrapped the baby with pieces of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough. Luke 2 The scene of Jesus’s birth to most people of the day was just a baby being born to a poor young couple down on their luck.

Why would the Son of God be born in a smelly stable where animals are fed?

Very few people are ever allowed to access the presence of a king or queen.

Anyone, however, could access Jesus in a lowly stable shed.

The place of Jesus’s birth allowed anyone and everyone to reach Him.

Pastor Aaron Jackson Church on the Rise, Beerwah WE all know by now that Christmas is a time for giving, where we focus a little more on others, on peace and goodwill. In times such as these, I commend you, based on these principles, to make Christmas happen every day.

Christmas is also a time that is forgiving. It was that moment we herald in our carolling and song that a Saviour is born. That through Christ we can find life, light and peace as we acknowledge God. As we seek Jesus, He makes us right with God through His sacrifice and resurrection, the greatest gift ever given to man. Wise men still seek Him. Merry Christmas.

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

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2021 Christmas

Pastor Samuel Argent Maleny Presbyterian Church “A THRILL of hope. The weary world rejoices.” With another year in this COVID world, I think weary is an apt word to describe the state of things. These couple of years have been filled with confusion, anxiety, anger, loneliness, pain, loss and longing for how things once were. As we approach Christmas when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let’s be reminded that there’s hope for this world if we look for it, because we all need hope. So, let’s show love and kindness to our families, friends, neighbours and community as we cling to hope.

Pastor Matt Thiele Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Witta

READ what they said!

Look at what all the other church leaders wrote!

Don’t bother with mine. Instead, read their stuff.

Notice something. There’s something they all have in common. All of them think that Jesus is the answer!

All these different, weird and wonderful churches.

So diverse. So different. But all here together at Christmas. They have different traditions. Some of them are loud and some quiet. They say it in different ways. But in their own ways they all say one thing.

Jesus is what we need. Jesus is the answer. This Christmas, come to Jesus!

Pastor Mal Moses Cornerstone Wesleyan Church The message of Christmas is Jesus Christ A LITTLE over 2,000 years ago, Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem where Mary gave birth to Jesus.

That same evening, angels appeared saying: “Glory to God in the highest heaven and on Earth peace to those on whom His favour rests”.

There is no real hope, joy, love and peace without Jesus Christ. Christ is central to Christmas and we only enjoy the good things of Christmas because of Him. I encourage you with St. Paul’s words about Jesus: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him ....”

ALL ARE WELCOME

Sunday Services St Mary’s - Montville 7:15 am St Luke’s - Kenilworth 9:15 am St George’s - Maleny 9:15 am Office (07) 5499 9130 / 0457 519 899 Parish Priest: Rev Deb Bird E: angmaleny@westnet.com.au www.malenyanglicanparish.com.au

ANGLICAN CHURCH

St George’s Maleny 2 Walkers Drive Christmas Eve: 5:30pm family Christmas with stories and carols 11pm Midnight mass by candlelight Christmas Day: 9.15am Christmas Eucharist with favourite carols St Mary’s Montville 1 Memorial Close Christmas Eve: 3pm readings and carols Christmas Day: 7.15am celebration of Christmas St Luke’s Kenilworth 17 Anne Street Christmas Eve: 10.30am readings and carols Christmas Day: 8am celebration of Christmas St Andrew’s Caloundra 46 Upper Gay Terrace Christmas Eve: 5pm Holy Communion for families; 10.30pm Christmas carols; 11pm Holy Communion Christmas Day: 8am Holy Communion for families St Thomas’ Church 31 Bray Road Mooloolah Christmas Eve: 7pm Holy Communion for families Mary MacKillop Centre 160 Peachester Road Beerwah Christmas Day: 9am Holy Communion for families

BAPTIST CHURCH

Glasshouse Country 58 Roberts Road Beerwah Christmas Day: 9am (outdoor service) or live stream via www.gcbcq.org Maleny Corner Maleny-Landsborough and McCarthy roads Christmas Eve: 7pm service Christmas Day: 9am service

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sacred Heart 45 Cedar Street Maleny Christmas Eve: 7pm service; carols 6:30pm Mary MacKillop Centre 160 Peachester Road Beerwah Christmas Eve: 5pm service Our Lady of the Way 13-15 Caloundra Street Landsborough Christmas Day: 7am service

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BEERWAH CHURCH Sundays 9.30am Kids Church | Youth 27 Beerwah Parade MALENY CHURCH Sundays 9.30am Kids Church | Youth 18 Coral St, Maleny Church Online: via Website & Facebook

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Service Times Pastor Dave Kelsey Landsborough Seventh-day Adventist Church

CHURCH ON THE RISE Beerwah 27 Beerwah Parade Christmas Eve: 6pm service Boxing Day: Online service only www.churchontherise.org.au/church-online Maleny 18 Coral Street Boxing Day: 9.30am service

LUTHERAN CHURCH

Good Shepherd Witta 295 Witta Road December 21: 7pm community carols by candlelight Christmas Day: 7.30am service Calvary Reed Street Glasshouse Mountains Christmas Eve: 6pm carols worship Christmas Day: No service

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Maleny 14 Cedar Street December 26: 9am Christmas service ‘The Weary World Rejoices’

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Maleny 926 Maleny-Montville Road Balmoral Ridge 19 December: 11am Landsborough Maleny Road Christmas Day:11am Christmas message

UNITING CHURCH

Glasshouse Country 29 Twin Peaks Drive Beerwah Christmas Day: 8:30am Maleny 1290 Maleny-Landsborough Road Christmas Eve: 7pm Christmas Day: 8am service Montville 152 Main Street Christmas Day: 7.30am service Palmwoods Christmas Day: 9am service

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street 9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour (Includes Children and Youth programs)

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Chaplain Donna Turner Maleny State High School

CHRISTMAS is a time for giving. As we reach out to family and friends, I hope we’ll also open our hearts to those who are lonely, those in need, those people who are less fortunate than ourselves and those who are distanced from their loved ones this Christmas season. We think of the brave doctors, nurses and all the essential workers who are still working on the frontline to give us the freedoms we are currently experiencing including the ability to attend a worship service. To them, we say thank you for your service.

We reflect this Christmas season on a God who loved the us so much that He gave us His Son, Jesus Christ, so that we might learn what love and sacrifice is about and to save us all. I have always believed that the message of Jesus is one of peace, hope, love and joy. If you haven’t experienced this love and would like to know Him more, we encourage you to attend a worship service this Christmas season.

I wish each and everyy one of yyou a blessed Christmas season.

Chaplain Mike Turner Beerwah High and Primary Schools GIVING and receiving presents is probably the first thing people think of when they think of Christmas.

You could say “that’s selfish to focus on presents” but I believe that gift-giving is a gift in itself.

To receive a gift requires an element of humility. It’s easier to give than to receive. How many times have you felt undeserving of a beautiful gift someone has taken the time to give you? As much as on the surface it may seem like presents are selfish, I disagree. I personally want to get better at giving and receiving gifts. God wants us all to be generous.

From the Glasshouse Lutheran Church

HEBREWS 13:16 reminds us – don’t forget to share and do good to others.

Christmas – what a perfect time of year to share and do good to others, especially those who are less fortunate than us. It is not hard to give a smile. It is free to give and free to receive. Help someone out by doing their washing, kids. Wash mum and dad’s car or do the washing up (without being asked).

We talk a lot about kindness these days but what about love and grace. Give grace to someone else while you are driving this Christmas, grace at the shopping centre to let someone go before you and grace to share a meal with someone who doesn’t have family around them. Love your neighbour (make them some Christmas biscuits), love your local, state and federal member (write them a letter of thanks for the good they have done this year in the community). Love the people in your community who aren’t ‘just’ doing their job, while working through COVID. Share and do good to others in a time that has been so hard for so many.

My prayer for you this Christmas is that you are blessed more from being a blessing to others than just seeking things for yourself.

Have a blessed Christmas and New Year season.

Reverend Deborah Bird St Georges Anglican Church IN the busyness of December I’m always grateful for the things we make room for – writing cards to old friends, decorating trees with kids, visiting neighbours. Amid the rush we somehow make room for each other. In one Christmas story we hear of an innkeeper who makes room even when it seems no room is left. In the space that is made, new life is born. If Christmas has something to do with the space we make for each other, what new life, light and love might be possible among us if we carry the spirit of Christmas into the new year?

WE the Calvary, Glasshouse Lutheran community, greet you this Christmas with the words of St John’s Gospel, 1:14. “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”” The Word is Jesus Christ, Son of God. He came from His eternal glory into human suffering.

As the baby of Bethlehem, He came to save us for time and for eternity. Receiving a God who chooses to humble Himself and became our Saviour is the greatest Christmas gift that we can hope for. The gift of Jesus given by God the Father for the world 2000 years ago is still new and exciting for us in 2021.

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

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

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 9am Sunday, 58 Roberts Rd Beerwah All welcome! Enquiries: 5494 6354 Midweek craft, kids and youth programs – see gcbcq.org

Sharing the love

Beerwah State School’s Chappy Mike Turner and Coralie Lillecrapp were on hand with the school captains recently to present the school community donations to St Vinnie’s for their Christmas hampers.

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Gardening jokes with Brownie HERE’S a selection of my favourite gardening jokes and sayings you can use to amuse your friends and relatives over Christmas. If they don’t laugh, it must be the way you’ve told them.

WHY are bananas never lonely?

Because they always hang around in bunches.

WHAT did the first caterpillar say to the second caterpillar when they saw a butterfly? “You’ll never get me up in one of those things!”

WHY do potatoes make good detectives? Because they keep their eyes peeled.

GOD made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done.

WHAT does the letter A have in common with a flower? They both have bees coming after them.

I ONCE read about the dangers of gardening, so I quit reading.

A WOMAN should never plant a garden larger than her husband can take care of.

IT has been so dry this week, the trees are whistling for the dogs.

WHAT vegetables do plumbers fix?

Leeks.

A MAN walks into a flower shop and says: “I’d like some flowers please.” The florist says: “Certainly, sir. What did you have in mind?” He shrugs. “Well I’m not sure, I uh, I uh, I uh...” The florist says: “Perhaps I could help. What exactly have you done?”

A GARDENER bought an old, long abandoned property with plans to turn it into an award-winning garden.

The garden beds were overgrown with weeds, the greenhouse was falling apart and the chook run was in ruins. During his first day of working on the property, the town priest stops by to bless the man’s work, saying: “May you and God work together to make this the garden of your dreams!” A few months later, the priest stops by again. Lo and behold, it’s a completely different place. The greenhouse is completely rebuilt and in excellent condition, there are plenty of chooks happily scratching in a wellfenced run and the gardens are filled with flowers and veges. “Amazing!” the priest says. “Look what God and you have accomplished together!” The gardener replies: “Sorry Father, but I tried to let God just give me advice rather than physically help.” Dismayed, the priest asks: “Why do you say that?”

The gardener says: “Well, remember what the garden was like when God was working it alone!”

Merry Christmas to all the GC&M News readers. Stay healthy and spend some time in the garden these holidays – but not too much.

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ELECTED Winding down for Christmas

AS I write this column, I am very conscious of the thousands of displaced Queenslanders who have begun the long trek to the border. I and my office staff have been fielding calls for months trying to assist people navigating the rules for border permits for people who were both flying or driving home.

It has been a long haul, and I am painfully aware of the hardships suffered by people who left the state for various legitimate reasons – travel to see friends and family, travel to take care of ailing parents, and people who have purchased property in Queensland hoping to make a new life in this wonderful state.

My heart has gone out to them and it has been very difficult to try to find workable solutions to a myriad of problems. Often the only thing we could do was to provide a shoulder and a message of hope.

At this time of year, I am hoping that those on the road heading home for the first time in months will feel the message of Christmas and hope for the future as they wind their way home.

One of my constituents said “… we should be home late this afternoon and I swear that we won’t be leaving Maleny for months and months!”

Thank you to Lea and Greg

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House

My office will be closed from December 17, re-opening on January 17, for our annual Christmas break. We will be monitoring emails on a regular basis during that time for urgent requests only. Our phones will not be answered but messages can be left on a phone-to-text basis.

I hope that each of you has a peaceful and healthy Christmas, surrounded by friends and family, and that 2022 brings greater predictability for you and your families.

Andrew at the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Christmas morning pic in tea final with their vice president Carolyn Roberts

AS you may know, long-time owners of Glasshouse Country & Maleny News, Lea Parkes and Greg Brown, will soon pass the publishing baton to a new owner. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate Lea and Greg on their incredible dedication to local news and storytelling over the past 17 years. I salute you both and your staff.

Wishing you all the very best for your future endeavours.

Beerwah pathway upgrade

Works are now under way to install a new 1.8m wide pathway along the western side of Turner Street, Beerwah.

The project will complete some missing sections of pathway to connect Turner Park to the town centre shops and will certainly complement the growing parkland and civic facilities within the Beerwah Heart Precinct. Works are due to be completed by mid-December, weather and site conditions permitting.

This Christmas shop and support local

The Sunshine Coast is home to more than 33,000 local businesses, many of which are small businesses owned by local individuals and families. From July 2020–June 2021 residents spent $1.75 billion outside the Sunshine Coast local government area and $2.5 billion

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Division 1 Sunshine Coast Council online. That’s more than $4 billion that could be spent locally to support local businesses and create more local jobs.

We encourage you to rally around our retailers, cafés, makers and creators to unearth unique experiences and locally made goods.

Peachester Flexilink service

Your new timetable for the Peachester to Beerwah $2 Flexilink transport service started on December 1. The new schedule is based on resident feedback and is being introduced on a use-it-or-lose-it basis. To book phone 1300 511 163.

Christmas and New Year

At the time of this column going to print, Queensland will have been open to interstate friends, family and visitors for a good week. Check out the ‘What’s on’ section in this edition, https://events. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or https:// adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for a range of events and experiences to put on your Christmas to-do list.

Wishing you all a fantastic Christmas break and a much more carefree 2022!

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Horoscopes

WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 26

WEEK BEGINNING JANUARY 2

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CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 20

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Faced with the choice of work or play, this week the pursuit of pleasure wins hands down. You look ready to cut loose and in the best of ways. You can also expect a small shower of gifts or material gain.

There’s also more enjoyment at home and an improved rapport with friends and family. A fabulous way to end what was a difficult year.

Many Aquarians have recently found a new kind of success and attention but now that all the hard work is done, you should also take some time off for play.

And you may as well surrender what’s left of your dwindling finances to the new year celebrations. Just aim for a better financial game-plan in January.

Enjoy the relative calm of this week as you slip into a more relaxed mode and stay pretty much unflappable. You’re more able to take life as it comes. And if you have put a little extra effort into recent duties, this could be a time of reward.

Deservedly so. Expect surprises or sudden opportunities.

No one can accuse you of not pulling your weight. You’ve been working long and hard, so stay primed for a special surprise. Perhaps a pay increase, or a small cash bonus? Many Ariens also seem to be back in touch with every friend on the planet.

Singles may find romance through family connections. End of year fun follows.

At last, there’s an honest breath of fresh air in your relationships, allowing you to comfortably be yourself. This week offers an easier run, but there are no promises on how long this will last. If new love makes an entrance, it’s most likely through an unusual connection, someone from overseas or with a vastly different lifestyle.

Look after your health Gemini.

Sure, you can have some new year’s fun but moderation is the key. Thankfully the cosmos doesn’t apply the same rules to romance. You can be as playful as you wish. Just don’t place all your cupids in the same basket. Recognise that some affairs don’t stand a chance – especially the secretive kind.

This week many Cancerians can expect a little extra cash and more variety in their lives. Changes at home also keep you on your toes. Though you usually put work above pleasure, this week could find you ducking out of the escape hatch. Well, there are the end of year festivities after all. You’re in the mood to pamper and play.

For better or for worse, this week spells temptation. Without mentioning names, someone’s turning life upside down with their enticing antics. Part of the fun seems to be in leading you towards extravagance, probably at a time when you can least afford it. Enjoy what you already have and make the best of it.

At some stage everyone has to take a leap of faith and now Jupiter provides that opportunity. All your instincts say “jump” and, while the pressures and others’ expectations remain, you should still take the risk. If you can keep it together through months of frantic spurts of industry, you step into one of the most productive years of your life.

Use what’s left of the festive holidays to schedule time out for doing the things you love. This isn’t the week to plan major moves or take on extra responsibilities. Instead, lighten your load and postpone difficult decisions. Catch up with all your reading, relax in nature or simply binge on your favourite shows.

This year is gentle on your soul and open with introductions. Relish the compassion of others and throw some around yourself. Jupiter hints at spiritual retreat, while Saturn encourages deep friendships.

Or maybe this is your year for much needed pampering and romance. You choose but you’ll need to be tougher after June.

Here’s a week for pleasure Scorpio.

Extravagance too. One warning: respect your physical and financial limits or you could overindulge. Ditto for your bank balance.

The best use of this time is to find delight in romance rather than in worldly goods. Sure, you can spend up in the new year sales – just not too much.

Over the next year, Jupiter keeps you busier and more involved with others. As this delightfully social planet loves to arrange meetings with unconventional people, expect to venture outside your usual social circle.

Friends are also more supportive. This isn’t a one-way street, as you’re equally able to offer assistance.

The cosmos asks you to streamline your responsibilities. In the past, you had a cavalier attitude regarding the size of your workload. Now you come to realise that, in taking on too much, you’re missing out on the other pleasures life has in store. The next few weeks offer continued success but with a better sense of balance.

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Most Aquarians are born optimists.

What’s more, you have the cheek of the devil, often embellishing your achievements and usually getting away with it. Sometimes though you overstep the mark. Not so now.

Here’s a week when your legendary charm dazzles one and all. Financially too you look to profit. .

Advertise your availability and you should be showered with romantic reciprocation. For some, new love simply happens, while others rekindle an old flame.

New friendships could also be forged. For many Virgos, it’s a week when health, wealth and happiness benefit from a planetary thumbs up.

All this thanks to a super amorous Venus.

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Thanks to Jupiter’s wanderlust, your curiosity expands this year making it an ideal time to try as many new opportunities as possible. A growing pile of books, web searches and emails clutter your mind. Relationships with siblings and close family should also improve. Travel’s on the agenda, especially short trips related to work or family matters.

Jupiter has moved into your career sector Gemini. What does this mean? Change.

Lightning-fast change, mostly in how you see and interact with this world. Outmoded values start to disintegrate. In time, a new you emerges physically, mentally and spiritually.

Should you feel an urge to travel, venture as far as you dare.

Life grows happier Cancer. You’re offered a fabulous year surrounded by love, friendship and prosperity. Business and pleasure also mix more easily. Other possibilities: travel or higher education.

Health should also be on the up with one exception: a possible gain in weight. If you’d prefer to avoid this, all things in moderation.

In matters of the heart, this year is gentle on your soul and generous with introductions. You need this. Recently, it’s been make-or-break time with your confidence waning. Being self-assured is all about knowing who you are and enjoying who you are. Straddle this psychological fence with optimism, and you’ll stride forward once again.

Relationships have their tempestuous moments this year, matching powerful plays of passion with moments of cool detachment.

Although your usual impulse is to run from conflict, sometimes it’s best to stand your ground. Should this lead to change or new circumstances, so be it. The cosmos always has a contingency plan.

This year others receive Jupiter’s delightful benefits through you – and you, through them. Not surprisingly, this helps you win many new friends and admirers.

Those touched by your kindness will be more than happy to return the favour when you need it, particularly professional contacts. At last, work could become a happier place.

You’re a very private person Scorpio and even more so this week. You’re in no mood to share thoughts or feelings with anybody but sometimes our privacy is invaded, whether we like it or not. How are you going to handle this intrusion? For starters, keep your temper under control. If you need time alone, simply say so.

Life can occasionally get a little out of hand, especially if you’ve allowed minor issues to take on major proportions. A short break would let you reflect on things but getting away may not be easy. Others will continue to make demands. Oblige sensitively but sensibly. You have your own life to lead, and martyrdom can be a tiring road to travel.

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Santa supports My Health Record SANTA has joined the Australian Digital Health Agency this year to urge Australians to give themselves the gift of better health care by using their My Health Record.

“I’ve been using mine for years and encourage the elves to do the same,” Santa said.

“Like making a list and getting it right, having your health information in one place means you don’t forget the important things.

“I travel a lot at this time of year and if I do get sick, I don’t need to tell my health story over and over again,” Santa said.

“It’s all in my digital record including my vaccination status. Besides, there simply isn’t enough room in the sleigh for more paper. With digital records, I don’t need to carry around physical documents.”

Australian Digital Health Agency chief clinical adviser Dr Steve Hambleton said that Santa knew the last thing we would want was for him to suffer an adverse reaction because new medication he was taking interacted with his other medicines.

“If you’re taking medications that help you have better health, it’s important all your healthcare providers know the name and dose of those medications,” Dr Hambleton said.

“This is particularly important if you’re admitted to emergency or unable to remember details. Plus, Santa’s regular

GP can be updated online when he returns home. Surface mail takes too long, especially at this time of year,” he said.

Santa suggested that anyone not connected with their digital record could use the Christmas holiday break as a great time to get connected.

“Most Australians already have a record but they aren’t always taking full advantage of it,” he said. “While many Australians have gone digital to adapt to COVID-19 check-in requirements, not all have yet recognised the full benefits of their own digital health record, which generally contains a health summary and COVID-19 pathology results as well as the digital immunisation certificate.

“If the record doesn’t have all a person’s health records, a quick chat with their regular doctor can sort that out.”

Santa said better health was the perfect Christmas gift, so Australians should talk to their friends and family over the holidays to make sure their loved ones are also using their digital record so their health information is available as and when they need it.

“Follow up your health checks. Don’t put your health on hold,” Santa said.

“Good health is the gift you unwrap throughout your life.”

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The saliva test involves spitting into a tube or sucking on a swab. The nasal swab test involves swabbing each nostril.

Rapid antigen tests are safe for use in children.

Children aged 12-17 years can undertake the test themselves but must do so with parental or guardian supervision to ensure they are following the steps correctly.

Children under 12 years will need a parent or guardian to perform the test on them.

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Jobs for the yard in January • Prune your flowering shrubs such as azalea, gardenia, camellia, ixora, bottlebrush, tibouchina, brunfelsia and grevillea.

• Tip prune poinsettia to make them bush out and produce more flowers in winter.

• Make a note of the frangipani plants you like the colour of so that you can go back in winter to take cuttings.

• Do not feed your garden in very hot weather as it will place too much stress on the root systems.

• Do not use chemical sprays once the temperature reaches 28 degrees as you will burn your plants. Best time is early evening, once the sun has set.

• Spray hibiscus flowers with a neem-based product to help control hibiscus flower beetle.

• Feed gardenias, azaleas and vireyas each month through summer with pelletised manure and water with organic liquid feed such as seaweed or liquid blood and bone.

• Trim runaway shoots on wisteria, only up until late February/March otherwise you’ll prune off flower budwood.

• Roses will be looking for nutrients about now if they are going to have a prolific flowering later in the season. A good fertiliser regimen is to apply an organically based fertiliser every 6-8 weeks from August right through to March. To keep roses in good condition, prune in January and February, not winter.

• Citrus trees need to be fed this month with a citrus and fruit tree fertiliser at the rate of 125g per year of

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the tree’s age. Citrus has shallow roots, so never dig the fertiliser in. Simply sprinkle it on top and water it in.

Scale are likely to be a problem on citrus trees at this time of year so keep an eye out and, at the first sign, spray with a white or pest oil, applied in the late afternoon or early evening to prevent leaf burn.

Now is the time when lawns will respond to aeration and for those gardeners who wish to work off some of the excesses of Christmas, going over it with a fork will do the trick.

Tomatoes are more at risk now from diseases and pests, especially the fruit fly. Fruit fly and tomato grub can be controlled by chemical means, by paper bagging the fruits or by using a fine net over the entire bush. Or just don’t grow tomatoes in summer.

Sweet corn is one vegetable that can be planted right through until the end of February. Remember always plant sweet corn in a block rather than rows for better pollination.

Parsley plants may just suddenly die. This is normal as they do fall victim to summer heat and humidity.

Replant with fresh seedlings.

Protect your mangoes from marauding bats and possums by covering each with a cloth or paper bag or cover the tree with netting.

Feed your leafy green vegetables a weekly dose of a soluble nitrogen fertiliser. Use a seaweed tonic as a foliar spray to keep them healthy.

Control caterpillars with DiPel. Avoid planting highly susceptible vegetables at this time of year such as Chinese cabbage and tatsoi.

Vegetables

Capsicum, celery, choko, climbing bean, cucumber, eggplant, kale, leek, lettuce, mustard, radish, rhubarb, rockmelon, silverbeet, snake bean, spring onion, sweet corn, sweet potato tomato, watermelon and zucchini.

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UNITYWATER is encouraging customers to prepare their properties ahead of predictions of more wet weather and storms this summer.

Rhett Duncan of Unitywater has advised customers that, with more wild weather expected because of the La Nina weather event this summer, they should carry out some simple checks at their properties.

“Inspect your overflow relief gully and ensure it’s not covered with pavers, pot plants or garden ornaments.

These are designed to release sewage overflow outside the home in the event of a blockage,” Mr Duncan said.

“Also check that your downpipe is connected to the stormwater system and not the sewerage system. If it’s incorrectly fitted, large volumes of stormwater can enter the sewer and overload the network.”

Mr Duncan said excessive rainfall and stormwater could place added pressure on Unitywater’s 800 pump stations and 6,200km of sewer mains.

“We can experience significant volume increases through our sewer network, which puts a lot of pressure on our network,” he said.

“When overflows do occur we have controlled discharge points to protect private property and ensure the safety of our community.

“We also encourage the community to consider their own health and safety when swimming in any waterway following heavy rain as stormwater can contain contaminants such as animal faeces, oil and petrol, fertilisers and pesticides washed from roads, footpaths and gutters,” Mr Duncan said.

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Santa Claus will be checking it twice before starting his Australian run on December 24.

“Technology has come a long way since I first took to the skies and with the Look Up and Live app I can now check the location of 1.7 million poles and 178,000km of overhead powerlines before I take off and land in Queensland,” Santa said.

“I need to keep my crew of reindeer safe and deliver millions of presents as efficiently as I can within a small window, so this app is an excellent tool to plan one of the world’s most

challenging logistical exercises.

“I highly recommend Energex’s Look Up and Live app for anyone who’s flying near powerlines at Christmas or any time of year,” he said.

The presents in Santa’s sack have also become more hi-tech in recent years and there’s an increasing number of drones under the Christmas tree.

“Whether you’re using a drone, flying a kite or holding on to a helium balloon, you need to Look Up and Live because if these things contact powerlines, you could be putting yourself or someone else in danger,” Santa said.

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Contributed by Brenda Briese COMPETITION winners in the club’s break-up day event, which was a nine-hole four-person Ambrose, were Jill Downes, Karen Gannon, Sue Williamson and Carol McLeod. Runners up were Michelle Leahy, Elaine Egerton, Val Edwards and Penny Brewster, with third place to Denise Kirkby, Joan Fletcher, Barb Drury and Di Smith.

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sport The annual awards in stroke eclectic went to division 1 Cathy Stone, division 2 Lea Doyle and division 3 Beth Abraham. In stableford eclectic the awards went to division 1 Karen Gannon, division 2 Sharon Phillips and division 3 Lynne Steele. Putting aggregate Marj Pavitt. ‘Gobblers’ (two winners) Mavis Brimelow and Monica Dangerfield. Most reduction of handicap for the year went to division 1 Andrea Campbell, division 2 Monica Dangerfield and division 3 Robyn Ryan.

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PEACHESTER State School’s swimming carnival was a huge success with great weather, great sportsmanship and lots of team spirit.

Stanley House managed to retain the trophy with 360 house points, with Coochin close behind on 350 points.

Keeley and Iyla (pictured) proudly accepted the trophy on behalf of their team.

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What did Frosty’s girlfriend give him when she was mad at him?

The cold shoulder.

I bought my son a fridge for Christmas.

I can’t wait to see his face light up when he opens it.

Why is everyone thirsty at the North Pole?

No well.

What did the third wise salesman say after his friends had already presented gold and frankincense?

But wait – there’s myrrh!

What’s a reindeer’s favourite singer?

Beyonsleigh.

How did the reindeer learn to play piano?

He was elf-taught.

Where does Santa Claus go swimming?

The North Pool.

Who is Santa’s favourite actor?

Willem Dafoe-ho-ho.

Why did Mrs. Claus insist Santa take an umbrella?

“Because of the rain, dear.”

What do you call a snowman with a six pack?

An abdominal snowman.

What could you call an elf who has just won the lottery?

Welfy.

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A bit of festive fun – part 2 WITH Christmas just around the corner, the GC&M News team felt we needed to continue with our family friendly festive funnies.

Why did no one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay? Because they were two deer.

Did you hear about the man who stole an advent calendar?

He got 25 days.

How did Mary and Joseph know that Jesus was 8lb 2oz when he was born?

They had a weigh in a manger.

What kind of motorbike does Santa ride?

A Holly Davidson.

Why did the turkey join the rock band?

Because it had drumsticks.

I got a universal remote control for Christmas.

This changes everything.

What do you call an old snowman?

Water.

What do you call people who are afraid of Santa?

Claustrophobic.

Who does Santa call when his sleigh breaks down?

The Abominable Towman.

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