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THE University of Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Council have teamed up to create an innovative real world student pilot project called a Community Co-Lab. The project will see students work with the Glass House Mountains community to gain insight into what is loved about the township and workshop great placemaking community village.

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The day after its Beerwah branch closed - the last in the hinterland - it had started to gut its store and rip out the ATM. We shouldn’t be too unkind though.

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and if it has any chance of being built for the Olympics then much hinges on funding from federal Labor in its October budget.

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It was a great response to the question that essentially asks how you balance growth while maintaining the lifestyle of the hinterland.

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How do those realities play out in future planning?Especially for a region where public transport is either too intermittent and/ or impractical for many who might otherwise choose a different mode of transport.Ideasthat allow for mobility beyond just cars are explored and must be an important part of the mix in years to come. The main game in town when it comes to public transport is the Beerwah to Maroochydore rail line.

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We’d love to hear your thoughts after reading this feature. Please email us at editorial@gcnews.com.au.Yetwhiletheregionbooms and the population swells the last of the Big 4 banks did its level best to sneak out of town under the cover of night.

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As a small show of appreciation for its loyal customers it has set up a small booth at the post office to answer enquiries (for a few hours two days a week). That’s just for September though, so if you want to see a human CBA banker in the flesh, then best get in before the final withdrawal. Mitch

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Sue Jones from Candle Mountains Cymbidiums with some of her beautiful orchids. The Spring Orchid Spectacular is on this weekend.

THERE is a lot to take in with our first question as part of the new Go Hinterland series (pages 10-11).

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the Glass House Mountains Place Co-Lab. This will be an opportunity to involve the Glass House Mountains Community in thinking about their village, how it functions, its character and identity and how these things could be enhanced or maintained into the future to ensure Glass House Mountains remains an activated place that reflects its community’s values. A community workshop and celebration event has also been planned, with an online survey launched October 10 for community feedback. If you would like to find out more, please contact Dr. Stevens on 5459 4453 or nstevens@usc.edu.au.

“It is a really important learning experience for the students to be involved

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for local communities, this project will provide an unique opportunity for up to 30 UniSC students from multi-disciplinary areas to engage in a process of work integrated learning over the coming months. Dr Nick Stevens, Program Coordinator Urban Design and Town Planning at the UniSC said this was a new model of student, Council, and community collaboration that he hopes will run every year, perhaps twice a year in different communities, across the Sunshine Coast.

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Glasshouse pilot project

UNIVERSITY of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and Sunshine Coast Council have teamed up to create an innovative real world student pilot project called a Community Co-Lab, which will have students collaborating with the community of Glass House Mountains to gain their insight into what is loved about the township, and workshop great placemaking ideas and opportunities with community members for the village. With an aim to provide a significant educational experience, enhance and inform future Council processes, and provide more meaningful outcomes

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in a real-world project and connect meaningfully with the communities on the Sunshine Coast. It is this kind of engagement - where we can try to get the heart of a community and what makes its special – that is so important for the future planning of the Coast. It is the bottom up, community led urban design and town planning that will stand the test of time, not one size fits all,” explain Dr. Stevens. In the second last week of November students UniSC will be ‘setting up shop’ at the Glass House Mountains Community Hall and be out and about with clipboards and questions as part of

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A CBA staffer is available at the Beerwah Australia Post to answer enquiries but only for a few hours on a Tuesday and Thursday and only in September.

Attendees, orchid clubs and vendors came from all over Australia and overseas.

Paul and Sue, who sell wholesale

The only ATMs in a region reliant on cash transactions is at BoQ at Beerwah Marketplace and a couple of Redi ATMs.

The CBA was the last of the Big 4 banks to move out of the area. It followed the ANZ which closed its branch in 2021.

Glasshouse Orchid Society was successful at the show with its display coming second to the Orchid Society of New South Wales.

Glasshouse Orchid Society’s Noela Frizzo won Champion Specimen and Champion Species with her mature plant, Stelis papaquerensis, a species from the Americas.Ithasbeen four years since the triannual conference was held due to its postponement over Covid in 2021.

The grand champion of the show was a spectacular ‘rose red’ cymbidium named Regal Flames ‘Queen Of Hearts’ with six spikes with over 20 flowers per spike.

around Australia from the Crohamhurst nursery, said the Glasshouse Spring Orchid Spectacular on September 23 and 24 will be the perfect time to see beautiful and perfumed Australian Native Orchids, Cymbidiums and Softcane Dendrobiums at their blooming best.

To be held from 8.30am both days at the Beerwah Community Hall, the event also features show orchids and foliage, expert advice, refreshments and raffles.

Paul and Sue Jones in their greenhouse (main); and Noela Frizzo (inset) with her prizewinners.

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HINTERLAND orchid growers are celebrating a run of successful recent shows including Champion Species at the recent Australian Orchid Council Conference in Brisbane this month.

Admission: $4 adults. Children free.

With the branch closed and gutted the banking giant also removed its ATM (pictured) leaving customers with no easy way of completing large withdrawals.

“There was significant support from the orchid community to participate and get back to normal,” Candle Mountains Cymbidiums owner Sue Jones said.

Other successful members were Russ and Jan Hopkins who won Champion Laeliinae with their plant Cattleya Rosella’s Royal Flare.

“There were spectacular displays of orchids showcasing the wide variety of orchid genera and benching of specimen plants,” Sue said.

There will be lots of orchid plants for sale – many in flower.

THE Commonwealth Bank wasted no time in completing its abandonment of the hinterland after closing its last branch in the region on September 2.

The expo is proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council’s grant program and sponsored by Seasons IGA Maleny.

MALENY Commerce is hosting the 2022 Sustainable Futures Lifestyle Expo with guest speakers, exhibitors and demonstrations/workshops and is a great event to start conversations or connect with like-minded people, speakers and businesses.

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immunity boosting hand sanitiser, foaming handwash. At 1pm you can learn how to make bunting to decorate your next party. Ditch balloons, plastic and paper decorations, use your imagination and make bunting that will last you a lifetime and can be shared and used over and over .

5 councillor Winston Johnston said the project would take over 10 years to reach its full realisation, and that it would supplement and augment the attractiveness of the Hinterland.

STAGE two of a community consultation process by Sunshine Coast Council towards developing a master plan for a proposed 65-acre Hinterland ecological park closed on September 14. Public feedback was invited in response to a number of community engagement activities for the proposed Sunshine Coast Ecological Park, with the release of a draft master plan set for public release in early 2023.The proposed Sunshine Coast Ecological Park on lands adjoining the Mary Cainrcross Scenic Reserve is earmarked as a key regional project for Sunshine Coast Council and supports an exciting long-term vision to create an ecologically valuable and inspiring space.

Maleny Commerce hosts this event every three years.

“Come along to this free event and listen to nine great guest speakers on the main stage throughout the day covering topics that are relevant and real,” Maleny Commerce president Spencer Shaw said.

“I’m sure people will walk away wanting to explore the topics further or having met connections to help them achieve a more sustainable lifestyle”

Strong progress continues for ‘region-defining’ ecological park

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“It is really important to create linkages to wildlife, develop diversity, restore wetlands and create forest areas while introducing different elements of fun, play and opportunities and experiences to learn,” said Cr. sc-eco-park-master-planhaveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Johnston.

The event is being held on Saturday October 8 at the Maleny Show Grounds Pavilion with doors opening at 8am. The main stage begins at 8.30am.

I’m sure people will walk away wanting to explore the topics further

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said that as part of the transformational change being guided by Council’s Environment and Liveability Strategy, the master planning process was now well underway for the proposed park.

Meet and chat to exhibitors or book yourself on a 15-minute e-bike ride suitable for all the family, or test drive Australia’s first electric scooter or motobike, or simply sit back and watch a demonstration or join in a workshop. Keep an eye on the Facebook page Sustainable Futures Lifestyle Expo for all the latest information on the event. Check out Glasshouse Country & Maleny News edition on September 27 to see the timetable for speakers and demonstrations/workshops.Presentationsinclude:

• Wildlife Friendly Backyards – Your Garden the Biodiversity Frontier –Spencer Shaw

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“Not sure how we will top that but we are confident we have a program that is both interesting and thought provoking.

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“The event in 2019 was given a 5-star rating by 95% of those attending that completed our survey,” Spencer said.

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“This will be a region making project. I feel it will become a major destination point for people across the country that will attract people for generations to come,” he said.

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Launchpad makes running a business that much easier

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So, if it’s been a while since you’ve enjoyed a Beefy’s or if Beefy’s is new to you, use the coupon in this edition (PAGE 5) to get your hands on a free Beefy’s Award-Winning Signature Steak Pie.

“Then, it’s through initiatives like the Pie of Origin that our amazing customers help us to give back to the sick kids at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. This year, we raised more than $23,000 through the sale of our Limited-Edition Big Queenslander Pies.”

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“When we started in April last year, Business Launchpad was providing licencing and regulatory information to just those two industries in Logan and Townsville, before expanding to include other locations,” Minister Farmer said.

“For our customers, it’s about giving them bigger, better and beefier pies every time, and friendly and personal service,” says Beefy’s Mark Hobbs.

But for Beefy’s, it’s always been more about their local community and what they can give back.

Minister Farmer said it is exciting to see Business Launchpad growing from its initial offerings for residential construction and food and beverage businesses to cover all industries.

in saving time and slashing red tape, we understood we had to expand it to make it a tool that supports every Queensland business, in every location and every industry.”

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It was their Gluten Free Steak, Bacon and Cheese Pie and their Signature Steak Pie that claimed Gold by the judges. While their Steak and Cracked Pepper Pie and their soon-to-be-released Vegan PlantBased Mince Pie both scored Silver.

LOCAL icon and family-owned bakery Beefy’s has just had their award-winning status confirmed! In this, their 25th birthday year, they’ve taken home two Gold and two Silver medals in the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition 2022.

“From September 13, businesses throughout Queensland will be able to find location and industry-specific

licencing and regulatory information for local, state and federal government on Business Launchpad,” Minister Farmer said. “This expansion to the entire state and to all industries means anyone starting or running a business in Queensland will be able to search for the licences and permits they need in the one place. Small business owners have told me how frustrating navigating government processes can be, costing them time and money, and this online service will simplify and streamline permit and licencing processes.”

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STARTING or running a business will be easier in Queensland with all businesses now covered by Queensland Business Launchpad.Ministerfor Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said the free online tool is one of the Palaszczuk Government’s great success stories as it is a one-stop shop for businesses to find and apply for licences and permits.

“With its popularity with the initial two industries, having assisted more than 25,000 users, as well as its success

In the seven years that Beefy’s has been part of Pie of Origin, they have donated almost $125,000 to the Hospital. This year the funds will go towards fun zones and

You’ll find Beefy’s in nine convenient locations at Aussie World, Buderim, Glasshouse, Gympie, Kawana, Mango Hill, Maroochydore, Ningi and at the Traveston @ Puma Traveston Service Centre.

PEOPLE who would like to learn more about the risk of online scams are being encouraged to attend the next Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre morning tea.

As the state’s busiest highways and tourist centres experience an influx of motorists, these strategies are targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, wearing of seat belts, fatigue and distraction.

Twenty two fatalities have been recorded so far this year, up from 11 by September last year.

If you see anything suspicious particularly in the vicinity of construction sites please contact Policelink on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

“It is vital that motorists take responsibility on our roads,” he said.

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Crime statistics

Assistant Commissioner Ben Marcus said peak periods like school holidays often mean a higher occurrence of traffic crashes, as travellers navigate long distances and unfamiliar locations.

Once again there have been a number of offences involving houses under construction in the division with copper wire continuing to be a popular item for criminals to target.

The morning tea will be held at the GHMNC at 1 Ryan Street on October 4 from 10am to 12pm.

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Martin will talk to attendees about how to recognise and avoid scams.

From Saturday September 17 through to Monday October 3, police across the state will be conducting high visibility and overt patrols, speed detection and static and mobile Random Breath Testing (RBT).

There will be displays and information from a variety of services, a free raffle with great prizes and refreshments available.

Of the 134 there are 48 offences categorized as ‘Other Theft’ (excl. Unlawful Entry). These offences are made up largely of stealing from shops, with at least half occurring at the highway service stations when people fail to pay for fuel.

If you are interested in more crime statistics head to themaps-and-statisticswww.police.qld.gov.au/andfollowthelinktoonlinecrimemap.

Queensland Police and other emergency service providers will be at Mooloolah Community Hall on Saturday October 8 between 10am and 2pm.

Copper wire theft

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TIME to look at some stats for the last month, in total there has been 134 offences detected in Beerwah Division. Some of these were multiple offences in relation to one incident, for example someone charged with drug driving may also be found to have possession of drugs or utensils so there could be two or three charges for one person at one time.

Bank of Queensland Beerwah Owner/ Manager, Martin Kavanagh, will speak about the ever-present issue, which has the potential to strip people of their life savings. This month police revealed that a Sunshine Coast man lost $100,000 in a crypto currency scam.

Local roads claim too many lives

If you live near a school and suspect that someone is on the grounds you can call School Watch on 131 788 or if you believe there is a crime in progress please call 000 as you would for any other crime in progress matter.

Contact numbers for the Beerwah Station 5436 5222 Policelink 131444 and Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000

In a bid to save lives, Queensland Police have launched state-wide road policing initiative, Operation Spring Break, to crack down on dangerous driver behaviours and help ensure Queenslanders make it home safely these September school holidays.

School holidays

ALMOST twice as many people have lost their lives on Sunshine Coast roads this year compared to the same time in 2021.

With school holidays here it’s a good time to remind parents and children that school grounds are not playgrounds outside of school days. If you do not have specific permission to be on school grounds outside of school hours then you are trespassing.

Your information could be a valuable key to the investigation of an offence.

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There have been four unlawful use of motor vehicle (stealing cars) offences and another eight unlawful entry of vehicle (stealing from cars) offences. These offences can often be prevented by locking your car and securing your keys and ensuring that you don’t leave valuables in your vehicle.

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Overcoming the devastation of Covid, it extended into the old ice cream shop around 22 months ago.

“We do see ourselves as the heart of Maleny, working to keep the money in the area rather than seeing it go off to wealthy owners far away,” Fiona said. “Our aim is to provide quality food and sustainable goods to locals at a fair price. All surplus goes back into the co-operative.”

The Co-Op is now entering a national organic award through the Centre for Organic Research & Education.

“We are itching to bring this national award home to the Glasshouse and Range area – it would recognise the hard work and talent of hundreds of people who have built the co-op to what it is today,”

IT might seem like a long two years for many, but Maleny Co-Op has gone from strength-to-strength in that time.

“Our latest survey of customers showed the main reasons for shopping here was to support a member-owned co-operative, to support local producers andTheorganics.”growthof the Co-Op shows that healthy, local food is no longer a fringe interest.“It’sreally growing in popularity so we are definitely going in the right direction,” Fiona said.The Co-Op has had a long history from its first days in 1979.

with a 90-year lease on their building in the centre of Maleny.

Since then it has grown its membership from 900 member/owners to now over 1,300.“Mostly they live in the area but they also come from Brisbane to Gympie,” assistant manager Fiona said.

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And they are set to keep creating history,

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outdoors. What’s great about our farm in particular is with all the hard behind the scenes bits, seeing our product grow. It could have so easily been bulldozed to make way for something else, but we’ve been able to grow something truly special. It’s really rewarding. We are the only place in the world that grows this plant and that’s something quite special. Where can we buy your custard apples?

particular variety, which is really special.

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Farm name: Yanalla Farms Farm location:

We traditionally sell to wholesalers, with particular interest coming from Melbourne, however as we continue to grow – and Covid really pushed us in this direction – we’re offering a click and collect, where people can place an order online of a 2kg or 4kg tray, so be collected from our farm gate.

Both Robert and I have grown up around farming and we enjoy the

Our property size is 55 acres, and of that we have 2,000 custard apple trees within our orchard, and we’re hoping to reach 5,000 in the next couple of years. We also have 470 mature lychee trees, which are harvested in early February and

apple are green in colour, however, our custard apples range anywhere from light pink, through to orange, depending on the amount of sun they are exposed to. What is the size of your crop?

If you’d like to find out more about Yanalla Farms, or order your tray of Pink Blush custard apples straight from the farm, visit their www.yanallafarms.com.au,website and make sure to check out their Facebook and Instagram.

What makes ‘Pink Blush’ different from other varieties?

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Known in other countries as ‘sugar apples’, this sub-tropical fruit has a unique, sweet taste which is unlike any other fruit. Further north, typical custard apple seasons starts in February, however Yanalla Farms grow a specific variety which is the only variety to grow ‘out of season’.Theirsignature ‘Pink Blush’ is grown only on their farm, with harvest running from September through to December. The variety developed naturally from an existing tree planted by Robert’s late father prior to Karen and Robert taking over the family property. Encouraging propagation from a single branch grown out of season, Karen and Robert have developed the variety which has proved to be ever-popular with interstate and overseas markets.

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best utilise our growth in custard apples. Can you run us through a typical day?

During harvest we’re up early, handpicking fruit while it is still cool. Custard apples are particularly delicate, so we’re unable to mechanise this process - handpicking allows us to keep the integrity of the fruit. It’s important that the fruit remains cool, which is why we pick in the early hours of the day. They’re transported straight into the cool room where their temperature is reduced to six degrees overnight. They’re then packed the following day and dispatched at the same temperature. This is our usual routine for four months of the year, along with the day to day running on the farm. What do you love about farming?

Custard apples of our eyes

HARVEST season for custard apples has begun and GC&M News was lucky enough to visit Yanalla Farms, sit amongst the orchard and talk all things custard apples with Glass House Mountains producer KarenFromMartin.almost lost farmland to a signature variety of custard apple grown nowhere else in the world, second generation farmers Karen and Robert are passionate local farmers and wonderful supporters of local agritourism.

A: Investing in and better managing the region’s road networks is part of an integrated multi-modal transport solution for the region, including the acquisition and protection of future transport corridors. Our Council continues to work with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to contribute to the planning for an extension of heavy rail from Beerwah to the Maroochydore City Centre and establishing

We have invited commentary from a panel of local community representatives, state and federal representatives, academics and over the coming weeks we will publish their responses and insights to key questions. We begin our series with a focus on the projects that will literally keep us moving - road and rail infrastructure - and GC&M News journalist SONIA ISAACS asked this week’s panel of respondents the following question:

Sunshine Coast Council launched its Mobility Maps in June which focuses on helping improve the way residents and visitors access and ultimately enjoy popular areas of the Sunshine Coast.

a high-quality local mass transit system. Council’s planning and delivery of the local road network continues to be responsive to community need and priorities – now and into the future.

Projects like this are important for the region to promote activity, provide mobility options and encourage visitation to our coastal areas.

aims to think big and ask questions that reflect on what our ‘backyard’ could look like in a decade and beyond, and what needs to happen to allow us to maintain our living standards in this increasingly popular part of Queensland.

Whilst our townships provide facility for many of our requirements, we need efficient transport options to head to the greater Sunshine Coast for leisure, lifestyle and facilities that may not be available in the hinterland. Interconnectedness is essential for the continued sustainability of our smaller townships. Strategic rail and bus networks, which is efficient and effective connectivity, are essential for ongoing viability of our businesses and rural families. As mentioned in our submission to Council earlier this year regarding the upcoming renewal of the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme, we absolutely have a need for a strategic transport network and for the CAMCOS project (formerly known as the Caboolture to Maroochydore Corridor Study now being called the Direct Sunshine Coast Line) to become a reality, to provide our hinterland with the connectivity it needs.

OVER the coming weeks we will be showcasing a special feature exploring the future of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.Thisseries

park ‘n’ ride facilities and rail passing loops. Expansion of Landsborough and Nambour park ‘n’ rides; Realignment of

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The Mooloolah River Interchange project is critical for unlocking the northsouth and east-west traffic flow in the heart of the Sunshine Coast region and resolving one of the largest bottlenecks and congestion hotspots in the region.

The aim is improve safety between Beerwah and Landsborough.

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We are blessed to be able to live in such an incredible place and we need to do what we can to protect our environment and lifestyle, whilst continuing to make it sustainable. Our beautiful, natural environment, particularly around our spectacular Glasshouse Mountains and surrounds, need to be preserved and maintained, ensuring our character and amenity are retained for all to enjoy. In order for our small hinterland communities to keep thriving, we need maintained connectivity, not only between the townships for walking and riding, but between the hinterland and our greater Sunshine Coast.

Cost: $24m

They include capacity improvements on the Bruce Highway in several locations and the delivery of all stages of the Mooloolah River Interchange.

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A: We live in Glasshouse Country for numerous reasons; pleasant surroundings, convenient to both the coast and the hinterland, access to Brisbane by rail or vehicle, and good schools, amongst others. Any community requires a level of infrastructure to ensure the community can function. Government at all levels have been able to provide much of this infrastructure, however, the major shortcoming in the hinterland is public transport and this also impacts on the coast.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson:

We also cannot forget the need to improve our active transport networks, particularly the pathways to ensure accessibility for all in our community.

What is it: Widening of existing road, installation of wide centre line to separate traffic, right turn lanes at three intersections and traffic lights at Australia Zoo.

Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) – Stage 1

Future depends on

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Steve Irwin Way Upgrade

Expected completion: Late 2022.

Q: What needs to happen to maintain our enviable Sunshine Coast lifestyle, yet also ensure mobility and connectivity for residents of our region over the coming

While both State and Federal Governments have the ideas and plans for what must be done, they have not been able to deliver the results because they have been dragging the chain regarding funding public transport on the Sunshine Coast. It is interesting to note in a recent Sunshine Coast Daily article that in a comparison

million on the Sunshine Coast. It has been some twenty years since the Beerburrum to Nambour project was proposed, and it is only now that we see the construction of Stage 1 of the project occurring. Stage 2 is now compromised with the need to provide the necessary infrastructure to cater for the Olympics in 2032. The focus is now on completing the Direct Sunshine Coast Line (formerly known as CAMCOS) in time for the Olympics.

Cost: Not funded. $6m planning study underway (route pictured right).

Andrew Powell MP Member for Glass House

What is it: A 37km heavy rail line connecting the hinterland with the coast.

the right balance

Bruce Highway – Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way Cost: $662m

Beerwah to Maroochydore rail line

What is it: Widening of 11km stretch north to Steve Irwin Way from four to six 110km/hlanes. speed limits north of D’Aguilar ThreeHighwaybridges to withstand 1 in 100-year flood.

Funds raised from calendar sales will help us support women and children in our local community.

What is it: The widening and sealing of sections of the road at Cambroon. Design work underway

Key to the Sunshine Coast lifestyle, I would suggest is the open space, natural areas, and natural beauty of the country we call home. Protection, enhancement, and connectivity of remaining native ecosystems is essential, any new infrastructure expansion should take this into consideration during both planning and implementation. But perhaps before we look at building the new, we need to ensure adequate management of the existing transport network. Prolonged periods of road damage have been (and continue to be) endured by hinterland residents and visitors during and after storm events. Roads such as the Maleny –Kenilworth Road, have required upgrade for decades to be adequate for current use, but instead in places they are literally falling apart. In addition, simple low- cost solutions to reduce vehicular traffic and congestion in the hinterland, such as bicycle tracks and footpaths need to be planned and installed across the range to connect our communities with a healthier option

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A: Quite simply, we need to plan sooner and smarter, we need to take the politics out of funding (across all three tiers of government), and we need to deliver the infrastructure we need before it is needed. To unpack that a bit, we need to identify where new housing options will go and we need to provide choice in those housing options (apartments, townhouses, detached dwellings and rural residential). Once we know that, we need to plan and deliver the roads, public transport, educational and health solutions needed to move people to and from work, school, medical appointments, and recreational activities. Some practical examples would be widening the Bruce Highway between Elimbah and Caloundra, delivering heavy rail from Beerwah to Maroochydore, delivering the Bruce Highway Western Alternative between Beerburrum and north Brisbane via the new Caboolture West development and a flexible, innovative, and nimble public transport system around the Hinterland.

Expected completion: Late 2023

Maleny-Kenilworth Road Cost: $5m

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Dan, a Peachester boy, was initially inspired by his dad’s recordings to take up the guitar in 1976 while still in primary school.Looking back on school age memories he says, as much as the “two Jimmys”

The hats, unfriended: each rainbow colour has given its best among the coiffed curls.

We are so familiar with her face, on our coin, our magazines, her smile seen from every angle.

WAR ON WASTE Glasshouse Country

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How much easier is it for up-andcoming players today as we have so much more in the way of styles, players and lessons available on the internet?

Throughout the year MACG spend time making many beautiful quilts with Tracey sharing some are made for special events and competitions, and also for display – some are even made to be used! Members also make charity quilts, with many donated to local hospice and to the group’s chosen charity Downs & West Drought Relief Program.

That we do. Thank you Dan.

We know her. We loved her. We remember. We will not forget.

The rainbow, the cloud, and the moon, mourned her whilst we stood in shock, not believing.

By Jennifer Kent

Let’s hope they dust around it, let’s hope they don’t forget

Aside from Dave, who is Dan’s “fave” drummer (after more than 40 years of playing together they think as one), on bass is Jimmy, who, as Dan notes, “ is a sensational musician who also plays in a great originals band Sugarbag Blonde”.

Our Queen has left us.. The diamonds have lost their sparkle, the pearls, their lustre.

Along with a range of beautiful quilts on display, there’ll be a trader’s alley, sales of handmade items, coffee and tea facilities, cakes, slices and sandwiches, and of course a fantastic raffle.

Raffle ticket holders will have a chance to win a quilt made by members of MACG and quilted by Leonie Giddons; a sewing machine, donated by Kimz Sewing and Patchwork Centre; and a Lap Quilt Kit. Raffle tickets are just $2 and can be purchased prior to the event at the MACG gallery in Maleny and Maleny Magic Patchwork and Quilts, or at the event.

remain for him “the” masters of the guitar, he was also influenced by the music of Fleetwood Mac with their guitarist Lindsay Buckingham, and Van Halen too, but feels his greatest influence was the Irish legend Gary Moore.

If you would like to join our group come along to the next meeting on Wednesday, September 21, from 6–7.30pm at the CWA Hall in Simpson Street, Beerwah. Phone 0427 873 701 or Facebook War on Waste Glasshouse Country for more information.

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Dan says, “The Levee is a collection of pals with similar influences, despite the age differences, and I’ve probably never been as comfortable jamming in a band.”

Dave Woolston and Dan McNamara.

YOU’D be surprised by all the things that can be found in our local op shops – such as fashion, homewares, toys, appliances, collectibles and furniture. Buying items from an op shop saves items from going to landfill, reduces the air and water pollution from making new items and supports the community organisations behind the shops. Truly a triple win.

For its owner is now travelling to continue her duet

Tip for September

It’s sweet scent, smells suspiciously of Dubonnet and Gin

He said, “My only wish is that the audience enjoys the music we are playing for them as much as we love playing it for each other.”

In Dan’s words: “He could play almost any style brilliantly and gave live performances 110% literally woodchopping a fretboard!”

Evening shadows slide towards a hushed Nosilence,more will the handbag bob along the regal corridor that glides from birth to a never-timely passing.

Forever grateful, ma’am.

Regal assurance to Carry On, Don’t Panic, have lost all meaning.

Elaine Atkinson with her quilt

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Instead, he was just a guy who had played a lot of guitar and was lucky enough to have lived in an age where through audio recordings, the playing of masters such as Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page was accessible to all.

Fresh out of school, Dan’s first gig was in 1984 at the Maleny Show, and extraordinarily, the drummer from that original band, and with whom he first started playing in 1980, was Dave Woolston who is still his best buddy and a band member in his present band – The Levee.

First cab off the rank is the superb guitarist Dan McNamara, though when I suggested to Dan that he was an outstanding player he immediately rejected the notion.

Dan was talking about the late 70s and early 80s when he was at high school studying their techniques.

What rings the bell of our great musos

I’ve never heard that expression before but think I know what Dan means.

“Leading up to the show, members are tasked with a ‘challenge’ quilt and this year it’s a ‘recycling challenge quilt’,” said Tracey. “Members have really taken the idea and run with it!”

Maleny Quilt Show runs from 9am-3pm, Septmber 24 –25 at Maleny Show Grounds Main Pavilion. Entry is $5 and include a cup of tea or coffee. All are welcome!

There’s a tiny, fragile rainbow, glowing on an oak desktop

The vocalist Willow is the baby of the band, and has spoiled Dan for other singers, “an amazing talent”, he says.

It’s been shining there for hours, waiting for the Sun to stop

Beauty is wasted on the dead.

AFTER a four year hiatus (thanks to Covid), the biennial Maleny Quilt Show is returning this weekend. Run by the Maleny Arts & Crafts Group, hundreds of hours of busy hand and machine work, showcasing centuries-old techniques, modern adaptations, with every colour of the rainbow will be on display at

Dan himself is a phenomenal showman. It is very hard to take your eyes off him when on stage as he does put on a show!

I asked him what was going through his mind when he was up there with the guitar in his hand.

This year’s co-ordinator and Montville business owner Tracey Malkin is thrilled the event is going ahead after a lengthy break. The event has been held every two years since 2010 (excluding 2020) and understandably MACG Quilters are thrilled to be showcasing their beautiful work to the“There’llpublic. be a range of quilts on display ranging from cot size to king, modern to traditional styles and everything in between,” said Tracey. “There are probably hundreds of accumulated hours that go into creating quilts for the event.”

Neatly painted by an empty glass after the last “chin-chin”

By Michael Whitticker

Maleny Quilt Show makes a return

Nobody wants to move it; nobody wants to dare

Our Queen is dead!

How can this be?

Our poetic tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

For there’s finger marks on it and a long, course Corgi hair

An Unnatural Quietness

Tiny, Fragile Rainbow

EVERY now and again with this monthly article I like to include the offerings of some of the great musicians who live in our region, so I’ll begin a new series this month: ‘What Rings Their Bell’.

The corgis are quiet today.

Starting off with one of the most well-known spots on the Sunshine Coast, the Glass House Mountains offer a large variety of hiking trails to get up or around its six mountains. Mt Beerburrum offers one of the easiest trails, a short 15-minute hike following the Glasshouse Mountain Lookout Track.

Neighbouring Mary Cairncross is the beautiful Gardners Falls in Maleny, a waterfall with a big swimming hole at its base, including rope swings to make a splash. These falls are very popular with locals and tourists and can get quite busy, with people often bringing picnic lunches to spend the day.

Also amongst the shortest and easiest is the Wild Horse Mountain lookout trail, taking only 20 minutes. Mt Tibrogargan base walk, which takes 45 minutes, is also amongst the easiest and child-friendliest hikes, being slightly longer, along with Mt Ngungun

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Following the hiking inspiration, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny also provides adults with an easy, child friendly walk for their little ones through the rainforest. The reserve also provides you with a lookout overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains - you can even see Brisbane CBD on a clear day. It is also a beautiful spot to watch the sunset.

Talya Wease and Eloisee Hibbert

BEERWAH State High’s class of 2022 stepped out in style at Caloundra on Wednesday, September 14.

Baylee McManus

Another popular swimming spot to visit is Kondalilla Falls in Montville.

Offering two hiking trails, one easier and one harder, you can swim at the waterhole on top of the falls and enjoy a scenic view or hike all the way to the bottom and admire the amazing dropping water from below.

Lastly, the Trachyte Circuit offers the longest of the easy trails, taking between two and three hours to complete.

summit walk, which takes one to two hours.

The year 12 graduates were photographed under beautiful blue skies on the coast before celebrating the end of their schooling years at the Caloundra RSL.

Mikaylah Young, Ben Aveline, Matt Blee, Alexa Wilson and Charlea Brown

Kaliyha DuVergier

Eliza Hivon

Free and easy hols

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To try to ease some of that weight off your shoulders, we have compiled a list of free places to explore and enjoy the hinterland area this spring break.

Both have recreational areas along the water for barbeques and picnics, as well as netted swimming areas. These spots are also great for water sports, such as fishing or kayaking, and Ewen Maddock Dam Trail, starting at Maddock Park, is also a great, easy trail to walk your dog on-leash.

If your kids like swimming but you want somewhere less crowded, there are two lakes that are a bit less known: Lake Baroon in Maleny and Maddock Park in Mooloolah Valley.

If you are in Maleny, you can use the Obi Obi Creek Walk to get from town directly to the falls, following an easy fivekilometre trail that’s takes you along the creek and through the golf course.

WITH school holidays having arrived, so too comes the pressure to find fun things to do with your kids.

The school was very proud of the

LAST Friday, Glasshouse Christian College was teeming with lions, tigers, crocodiles, zebras, snakes, giraffes and even Wildlife Warriors!

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In Years 3-6, children collaboratively represented a social issue. Our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and Kandoo Joeys Playgroup also contributed to the displays.Igreatly enjoyed reading the explanations of art works and seeing the deep level of thought that went into them.

BEERWAH Dance Company and Certificate III Dance seniors from Beerwah State High School competed at the Dance X Competition in both junior and senior sections, as well as solo professional experience auditions held at Nightquarter.

It’s a week when meditation, gentle exercise or any form of counselling should work to your advantage. If you feel more spiritually protected, you are. Greater compassion is shown to those in need. The best news? Heart and home unite. A change of address is also likely soon. Look to the next few months for further studies or retraining.

A special thanks to all the staff who helped – in particular, the Arts Week Committee, Mrs Rae (for the amazing choir), Ms Dalzell (for the brilliant band) and Miss Sarah (for the magnificent Masterpiece Dancers).

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

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State High kids get moving

This year we used the Arts Show as a form of ‘culminating activity’, where children displayed work which they are being assessed on.

SCORPIO

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Beerwah Dance Company

CAPRICORN

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

You’re probably feeling better Sagittarius as there’s a noticeable increase on your can-do list. This could be some higher spiritual element creeping into the equation. Whatever’s happening, you’re tapping into something extraordinary. With good fortune on side as well, why not take a risk or two? Use all blessings to your advantage.

Dust off recent confusion and pull your self-esteem out of its tailspin. With inspiration and drive steering the way, it’s time to regain control. Romance encourages intimacy and warmth, although it’s a week for tenderness rather than torrid passion. The planets also inspire imaginative ways to improve your income.

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 20

SAGITTARIUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

CANCER

The world’s getting smaller but it can still seem like a big, lonely place when you start to question how much you really have in common with those around you. Major planets are in the same boat right now, feeling very distant. Perhaps it’s time to find new solutions to old problems. There’s little point sticking to the tried and true if it’s not working.

WE had an amazing Arts Show for 2022.

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

The Years P-2 children represented a character from a story.

Christian College goes wild!

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

Contributed by Beerwah State School

The primary Student Representative Council choose their own fundraisers and this year they chose the good work of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide for their gold coin donations.

For some, this was their first time participating in solo auditions and as part of an ensemble on the competition stage.

You can expect too much from relationships and when your overly romantic requirements are short-changed, disappointment may follow. Ask yourself: have I been too demanding or withdrawn? Sometimes we erect walls to protect ourselves but, in the process, shut others out. This is the week to demolish some of those not-so-necessary barriers.

Stay alert Scorpio – this week could be laced with deception. Someone you don’t know very well may try to establish a closer friendship to extract a favour. This is fine as long as you know what the game is and play by your own rules. It’s also important to set intentions for the next few months. Create a vision board.

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

HINTERLAND FAMILIES

At the end of the day, more than $700 was raised for the cause. The students love how their money goes to helping sick, injured and orphaned animals in Beerwah as well as all the organisation’s worldwide projects in many different countries. They may not admit it but secretly also loved having a good reason to dress up as animals! It was a fun way to raise money for a good cause.

PISCES

Now, here’s a better week as others seem more prepared to grant your requests. By now you’ve probably accumulated a very long wish list, so gently start hinting at what you want. They say that there’s a time and a place for everything. For you it’s now. There’s also focus on rebuilding friendships.

ARIES

TAURUS

If you’ve taken to working on a hunch, your success rate now runs high. Planetary trends lend their weight to your powers of intuition this week, enabling some instinctive decision making when it really matters. As a bonus, financial gains look set to boost spending power. Sometimes, Aquarians do have all the fun!

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Don’t assume you’re the sole trustee of all the right answers and don’t dismiss alternative views before they’re even heard. The planets have sudden shifts of mood and energy this week and so do you. If there’s anything important you want to discuss or organise, leave it until week’s end. You’re less likely to stir up a hornet’s nest.

VIRGO

AQUARIUS

When individuals are drawn to each other, the energies can occasionally be unstable. Sometimes it’s two steps forward and one step back. The right balance for love or friendship to blossom often takes patience. If you need to applaud another’s good fortune, please do. Your support matters, especially this week.

Cosmic forces allow you to reclaim your stride. Still, expect the occasional hurdle. Romantically, make your move after the 21st when there’s a better chance of success. Mid-week also instigates financial changes. If you’re finalising negotiations, make sure agreements are committed to ink. Not everyone is trustworthy.

sledgehammer. Keep an open mind.

Beerwah SS art show a success

A big congratulations to all the students and staff for their hard work to put on such an amazing display of Rags to Riches.

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• Can we raise $60,000 to make it happen?

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MALENY FORUMS Update

Training my Replacement

As someone who strives to serve the public in my role as a Member of Parliament, your example has been extraordinary.Yourservice to your Realm, Commonwealth, Country and family has beenYouexemplary.haveconveyed yourself with a calmness, assuredness, strength and wit that has inspired us all.

True, ‘a few hot days in England’ may not be proof, etc, as was claimed.

Forum: A community bus for Maleny

Maleny pool budget

2018 then Councillor for Division 5, Ms Jenny McKay, spent her allocation, then worth $50,000, on a feasibility study for a pool on the Maleny Community Precinct.

We know this because Ms McKay took the proposal to a Council meeting at which her generosity was approved.

• Who would use it?

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Then there is the melting of the Siberian permafrost, the rate of ice melt in Greenland and the polar regions, not to forget severe unprecedented bushfires (due to hot weather and drought) including in places where bushfires are hitherto unknown, added to published records of when the world’s hottest years in recorded history have occurred, and so on, might suggest

MALENY Forums is hosting a forum to explore the need for a community bus and to invite community support.

On behalf of the people of the Glass House electorate.

I was also joined for most of last week by Maleny State High School Year 10 work experience student Kelly Schofield. The week was turned on its head a bit with the suspension of Parliament following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Andrew Powell MP Member for Glass House”

Service costs for the North Maleny Road site were $238,000 cheaper. Despite this, Council endorsed the Parkland Drive site in consideration of a business plan funded by Council for the leaseholder, the Maleny District Sports and Recreation Club.

Please quote correctly

Perhaps to become better informed might reveal that some peoples’ climate has changed.

He studied climate change, including global temperature trends, atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, and the infrared absorption and emission spectra of trace gases.

Council estimated the cost of constructing a 10 lane, 25 metre, indoor lap pool at $12.5 - $15m, somewhat more than the $10m cited by Cr Winston Johnston in GCM News on 29 August.

• Should the bus link with other public transport? Or the coast?

I refer to Mr Peter Bowles letter (GCM News 13/9). CO2 is not a harmless gas. I refer Mr Bowles to Guy Stewart Callendar’s biography – The Life and Work of Guy Stewart Callendar (1898-1964).

assertion that “Perth could become the 21st century’s first ghost metropolis” without quoting correctly i.e. “there’s a fair chance Perth could…” ending with “unless they made changes”. Fortunately they did.

CO2 and Global Heating

“Your Majesty,

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The feasibility study estimated the cost of providing water, power and road access at over $1m, bringing the total estimate to $13.5 – $16m. In the ensuing years this will have inflated to an upper estimate of around $18m. This will rise. State subsidies for Council pools are triggered by population targets and Maleny has a way to go.

However, considered in conjunction with the current unprecedented hot weather and drought afflicting Western Europe and England, USA and Canada, China (some of China’s major rivers have dried up), parts of Australia (see BOM Drought Statement and Qld Government Drought Declarations) and continuing drought in parts of Africa where traditional subsistence farming societies have no crops because the rain has been gone for years.

I share Senator Pocock’s frustration over continuing ignorance and denial. The effects of CO2 on the Earth’s climate have been known for over 80 years.

Condolences for Her Majesty

Maleny Forums collaborates with the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, Hinterland Business Centre, and Maleny Community Centre. The ongoing support of local Councilor Winston Johnson is also valued. Interested in any of the topics? Like to receive notices of upcoming forums and new working groups? Please email malenyforums@gmail.com or use the QR code.

The plan proposed that MDSRC sublease the site for an indoor fitness complex comprised of the lap pool plus a splash pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a gym, a kiosk and parking for 94 cars.

MALENY FORUMS Update

Thank you for your service.

The Sunshine Coast Council budget for capital works allows councillors to include infrastructure projects for their divisions which they deem justified for one reason or another at their discretion.

• What routes should it take?

Time: Doors open 5pm; Forum is 5.30 til 7pm

Recently I discovered a letter (GCM News 16/8) in which the author quoted a statement attributed to Tim Flannery. Typical of Flannery’s detractors he did not quote correctly.

Where: Maleny Community Centre, Maple Street, Maleny Cost: Free, though a gold coin donation towards the hire cost of the hall is appreciated.

• Would you volunteer to help this project?Everyone is welcome.

YOU SAID IT

Last week I was honoured to visit Government House and pay my respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the people of the Glass House electorate. I was also able to write a message in the official condolence book. My contribution read:

• Is the community bus a good idea?

In an interview, conducted in 2007 during one of Australia’s worst droughts, Flannery, referring to that phenomenon argued for his assertion, describing the conditions prevailing in Australia at the time, viz

A map to accompany the plan showed that road access (estimated to cost

Since 2018 the site has supported a herd of cows, a string of aged horses, an array of bathtubs and an elusive installation of tapes and gates. Let us hope that fairminded Cr Johnston will ensure that the current pool is made operational pronto, and that the site for a new one is chosen properly and rationally whether on Precinct or off.

He stated: “It seems like a pretty sad day in Australia when in 2022 we’re hearing arguments about climate science. After however long of the bullshit that Australians

Asked to withdraw that ‘unparliamentary’ language, he responded “ I withdraw this truth. In 2022 to be trying to debunk climate science in 10 minutes is why Australians are

In 1938, Callendar discovered what is now known as ‘The Callendar Effect’, whereby he proved that increases in the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide due to human activities, primarily through burning of fossil fuels, signifcantly contributed to global heating.

When: Tuesday, 20th September 2022

ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

Not all councillors participate in this largesse worth currently $400,000 per councillor per annum. Unlike the similar and more modest Councillor Discretionary Funding Programme ($23,0000), the process is opaque.BackinMarch

$100,800) will eliminate a section of the popular Maleny Trail, sending walkers into the adjoining creek or on a wild goose chase.

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House

He also investigated the carbon cycle, including natural and anthropogenic sources and sinks, and the role of glaciers in the Earth’s heat budget —all in an era before computer climate models.

Should anyone disagree with that statement, I refer them to the comments of Senator David Pocock supporting the Albanese Government’s 2022 Climate Change Bill (Hansard 8/9/2022).

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The fact that the pretty, environmentally sensitive site is supposed to be used for Open Space pursuits was overlooked.

CO2 may be a harmless gas beloved by trees, but the enormous quantities of CO2 expelled by human activities since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution has placed human civilisation at the cusp of irreversible global heating, if not beyond.

The feasibility study considered two Precinct sites, one on the upper North Maleny Road and one near the terminus of ParklandPotentialDrive.off-Precinct sites were excluded.

A group of residents has set up the ‘Maleny e-Bus Working Group’ in response to issues of parking in the town centre. The group is exploring a 12-seater electric bus that would loop around the town, bringing people to and from Maple Street. Substantial financial backing from the new owners of local supermarket, Seasons IGA, has been offered.Atthe forum, the group will share their thoughts so far, and invite comments about:

However, Kelly still got to experience a little bit of Queensland Parliament with an extraordinary one day sitting to pass legislation to create next Thursday’s one-off “day of mourning” public holiday. We also visited Government House where Kelly again met Her Excellency, the Governor, having previously met at this year’s Maleny Show. I don’t know how the comparedweekwith the experiences of her school mates, but I know I and my team loved having Kelly around for the week.

“We know that we as women are resilient and in the coming months, we will slowly but surely work our way back to better health and fitness,” she said.

• Very blotchy, blue or pale skin

“Sadly, sepsis can be difficult to diagnose as it initially presents with the signs and symptoms of common infections such as those of the respiratory system, gastrointestinal or urinary tract, or of wounds and skin.

Anita Hobson-Powell, CEO of Exercise

CEO of Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, Janet Michelmore AO, believes it’s important for women to acknowledge the challenges of the past two-and-a-bit years and to give themselves permission to look now to their own needs.

• Drowsy or difficult to wake up or confusion

The survey, which was conducted in March-May and attracted more than 14,000 respondents, revealed that 30% of women said they were less fit, 28% said they had gained weight, and 20% said they had muscle and joint pain.

THE toll that COVID-19 has taken on Australian women’s health and fitness is laid bare in the 2022 Jean Hailes National Women’s Health Survey.

S – Skin mottled or discoloured

• Floppy

This burden of care in addition to the closures of facilities meant that many had to abandon their usual fitness regimes like working out in a gym, swimming, doing yoga or Pilates.

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“For children who survive sepsis, many may have life-changing, longer-term effects such as behaviour and learning difficulties or limb amputations.”

“If a child has persistent, extreme or unusual symptoms, parents need to ask, ‘could it be sepsis?’

More than 18,000 Australians suffer from sepsis every year, 5000 of those affected will die, and of those who survive, half are left with a disability or impaired function. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Physician, A/Prof Paula Lister, said sepsis could start from something as simple as an infected cut, the common cold or a mosquito bite.

“It may lead to shock, multi-organ failure, and death, especially if not recognised early and treated promptly.

In children less than five years old:

• Not passed urine for 12 hours

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E – Extreme shivering or muscle pain

• Fit or convulsions

In adults:

Some of the early symptoms of sepsis may include a combination of the following:

FOR the second year running, Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) has been recognised as among Australia’s best performing hospitals for hip fracture care.SCUH is in the running to win this year’s Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry (ANZHFR) Golden Hip Award, which rates a hospital’s performance against 16 indicators within the national Hip Fracture Care, Clinical Care Standard.

Conlan said that doing aqua aerobics several times a week is integral to her level of mobility and keeping the pain of her osteoarthritis under control.

Ms Hobson-Powell said that while women with muscle or joint pain often avoid exercise for fear of exacerbating it, the fact is that appropriately prescribed exercise interventions can help to manage and, in some cases, even treat persisting joint and muscle pain.

Those closures had significant effects on women’s health. Queenslander Penny

“Treatment of sepsis is time-critical; early recognition and treatment reduces sepsis mortality and morbidity, yet only 23 per cent of Australians know the signs.

“The lockdown meant I had no access to the pool, and I had significantly more joint and muscle pain and was incredibly stiff,” she said.

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• Sepsis can develop from any infection, including bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. It can be caused by infections

• Feels abnormally cold to the touch

Kids at a greater risk of sepsis

Covid toll on women’s health

Women assumed the greater shares of housework, childcare, home-learning, as well as managed their own work after the arrival of the pandemic.

and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), says women often struggle to put their own health first. The demands on their time during COVID-19 meant it was hard for them to fit movement into their daily lives.“Regardless of their health status and stage of life, every woman can gain significant benefits from being active. My

message to all Australian women is that to take care of others, you first need to care for yourself. It isn’t selfish to prioritise your health and take time to get the right advice when it comes to exercise.”

S – Slurred speech or confusion

“Sepsis occurs when the body is overwhelmed by an infection and the immune system damages its own tissues and organs,” Dr Lister said.

Dr Lister said parents should be alert to the signs of sepsis and seek urgent medical care if symptoms persist or worsen.

• Poor feeding

In older children:

S – Severe breathlessness

• Fast breathing or long pauses in breathing

“It can take time for parents to realise that this illness is different to the ones their child has had before.

“It may look different in children than it does in adults,” she said.

• Vomiting repeatedly or,

SEPSIS can affect anyone, but the risk of suffering from sepsis is highest during early childhood.

• Rash that doesn’t fade when pressed (glass test)

with the seasonal flu, COVID-19, tropical and travel related infections, and other highly transmissible viruses.

The findings are not surprising.

• A lot of pain or restlessness

Nearly one in five women reported loss of fitness, weight gain, and muscle and joint pain.

P – Passing no urine in a day

I – “I feel like I might die”

“Like all journeys, this one will begin with a step.” Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women across Australia.

Bacon & Egg Flat Grill™

Where: Pattemore House, Maleny

Where: Turner Street, Beerwah

Where: Maleny Golf Club

Haloumi, Pesto & Tomato Sourdough

Where: The River School, Maleny Info: Join the friendly folk from The River School for a day of family fun and community Deliciousconnection.food and activity stalls will be available. You can even book in to take a school tour with our BusesPrincipal.are operating from Cooke Park and the Maleny Showgrounds (by gold coin donation), as parking will be limited.

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Info: Maleny Commerce is hosting the 2022 Sustainable Futures Lifestyle Expo with guest speakers, exhibitors and demonstrations and is a great event to start conversations or connect with like-minded people, speakers and businesses. There will be nine guest speakers covering topics including the real cost of food, introduction to composting toilets, incredible edibles and wildlife-friendly backyards.

Pattemore House Is Open Again this Saturday

Order ahead Become a Club member

Time: 8.30am start, Friday and Saturday

Info: Come along during the school holidays for a fun morning of tennis fun and games, including a mini round robin tournament, targets and a Pinata. There will be homemade morning tea, fruit and hot dogs. Wear comfortable sporty clothes, sunscreen, hat and trainers as well a bottle of water. Cost is $25 and you can register by emailing mareehooley@gmail.com or text 0437 295 501

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Where: Witta Tennis Club

Time: From 7.30am, Friday Oct 28

Time: 8.30am-3.30pm, Saturday, Oct 8 Where: Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion

Witta Tennis Fun Day

Maleny River School Spring Fair

Info: The Rotary Club of Maleny is holding its inaugural fundraising golf day on Friday October 28 at the beautiful Maleny Golf Club. Beneficiaries will be the homeless in Maleny and support for Ukraine. Form a team of four players for a fun day of golf: $100 per person includes breakfast, lunch, water, snacks and a team buggy; Don’t have a team? No worries, they will combine individuals to a www.ticketebo.com/mrcgdteam.

Time: 10am-2pm, Saturday, Oct 15

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Chicken Ceasar Ciabatta

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Info: St Georges in the Hills is delighted to welcome classical guitarist Dr Paul Ballam-Cross, to perform a solo concert for the 2022 Series on Sunday. Paul, who has a Doctorate in Musicology, is a well-known and respected musician, composer, and teacher in the Brisbane community. He is influenced by the playing style of the famed British classical guitarist, Julian Bream. Tickets at MalenyAnglican. com.au/concerts, or trybooking.CCFZO

Camembert, Chicken & Cranberry Flat Grill™

Time: 3pm, Sunday, Sep 25

Landsborough Disco 6-11pm, Saturday, Oct 8 Landsborough Hall, 485 Old Landsborough Road

Maleny Garden Club’s Spring Fair is on Saturday, October 1. There will be all things gardening at the Garden Market including plants and produce stalls, independent nurseries and a chance to speak with experts. There will also be sculpture, pottery and art displays, with morning/afternoon tea and lunch available. Tickets to the Fair are just $2, with EFTPOS is available at the showgrounds/no cash out.

Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair

Alcohol, food, raffles and prizes on offer. Come dressed in your closet favourites. Tickets include a complimentary disco-fundraiser-2022-tickets-393463950267https://www.eventbrite.com/e/landsborough-pc-80s90s-drink.

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Sustainable Futures Expo

Where: St Georges Anglican Church, Maleny

Time: 1pm to 4pm

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Spring Orchid Spectacular

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Info: Glasshouse Country Orchid Society is holding the 2022 Spring Orchid Spectacular. The hall will feature a huge display of orchids grown by members of Glasshouse Orchid Club. It will also showcase orchids from across the Sunshine Coast; many are large specimens; many are rare and unusual. The show has a reputation for its plant sales – a huge variety of genera are available. Tickets just $4 for

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Maleny Showground Pavilion

Get set to let your hair down to DJ Melt at an over 18s Landsborough P&C fundraiser for outdoor seating within the school.

Info: After a Covid closure, the “House of Stories” is ready to welcome you once more. The volunteers have been busy ensuring that three brand new story-telling displays are ready to delight visitors.

Time: 8am-12.30pm, Thursday, Sep 29

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In the grand gesture of acknowledging her life, a life well lived and in service of others, her devotion to the Lordship of Jesus Christ shone through.

The event was held at the Maleny sub branch RSL hall on Wednesday night 31st August and we had 75 people attending this year. The night was filled with such an upbeat and cheerful ambience and our MC this year was our youngest and newest member to Maleny Rotary Club, Jared Ashcroft, who did a splendid job especially considering it was his first time doing it. We’ve already nominated him to do it again next year. Jared also happens to be a recipient of a Pride of Workmanship award back in 2004 at 18 years of age.

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WITH a warming smile and enthusiasm, Rhiannon Beard volunteers at Maleny library assisting customers seeking tech help and support on their computers and devices every week.

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“Libraries are a great place to gain information, they provide access to computers and printers and have many online resources – I use BorrowBox and Beamafilm a lot,” said Rhiannon.

Rhiannon is involved in library life by volunteering and providing tech help and shares how she finds the library a welcoming place.

Bridging the digital divide

they’ve been nominated by their peers to receive one, it’s also the pleasure we have in walking around the town talking to the various businesses and organizations. There are about three of our members who walk around the various streets and wander down laneways to talk to as many of these as we possibly can. It generally takes us a few weeks to do this as by the time we stop and chat to various business people, the time has flown.

The wonderful service she gave to her people and the Commonwealth, flowed from a deeper commitment of faith. Which prompted this thought, When we live our lives under the Lords direction, it brings blessing to those we lead and live beside.

THIS year we had the largest number of Pride of Workmanship Award recipients since we started this program up again in 2020. We had 16 nominations including employees, volunteers and one business owner and of couse these all became recipients of the award as well. Anyone who is nominated for doing that bit extra, going that bit further in their work is automatically a recipient as this isn’t a competition to see who is the best. They all are doing their best work in the business or organization they’ll with.

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Parish Priest: The Rev’d Deborah Bird Ph: (07) 5499 9130

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In the same way the light on your dash sends you back to the manufacturer, is it time you headed back to the one who knit you together in your mothers womb?

doesn’t matter if you can’t afford your own PC or have limited access to the internet, both are available to access for free at the library. Volunteers and staff are here to help improve your digital literacy.Ifyour computer skills need updating, you want to get connected and thrive in the digital space, be sure to visit Sunshine Coast Libraries. Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers and staff can assist you to build your skills and bridge the digital divide.

Just remember He is always there ready to heal and help you move forward.

Rhiannon first joined Sunshine Coast Libraries during her school years when she moved to Caloundra. She told us she uses the library to find entertainment through books and DVDs and sometimes for researching assignments.

God wants to restore, redeem and replenish you.

Under His direction and help, you too will bring blessing to others.

Libraries offer one-on-one tech help to support the community interested in taking part in our digital world. It

His light will illuminate the way before you, both to your feet and your path. It will reveal things that are hidden by darkness and give a sense of security when things are easily seen or exposed.

WEEKENDCATHOLICMASSESSaturday5pm:

In the past week there wouldn’t be too many people that haven’t taken a moment to join with the world to show honour to one of the most significant leaders of our time, Queen Elizabeth II.

let you know it’s time for a check-up, or that something’s wrong, your soul will do that

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St Luke’s Kenilworth Sat 4.30pm

“I really enjoy the sense of community when assisting members. The library has been an influential part of my life as it has encouraged a love of reading and has fostered my appreciation for the importance of community involvement,” she said.

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Jesus Christ offers himself as a light to the World, a guiding light.

Just like a light on your dashboard will

A sign of the times …. Maleny Rotary Pride of Workmanship Awards

E: maleny@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

What our club loves about the Pride

Keep coming back to God as the Psalmist wrote, He restores my soul…’ ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

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Buttoo.you’ve got to pay attention to the signals! Don’t wait until you have a spiritual, moral, emotional or relational breakdown before you stop and pay attention.Whenyour soul’s thirst is not quenched and its needs are not met, it will seek relief some other way, often a way that will hurt you.

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Because we obviously can’t get around to every business and organization in the Maleny district incorporating Witta, Reesevill, Conondale etc, this year we sent out about 200 emails. Interestingly enough, we received only one inquiry back. So, it just goes to show that the personal touch of talking to people

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Another thing we enjoy is we learn of the changes in the last year, businesses that have changed ownerships and new businesses that have popped up. It’s definitely by personally speaking face to face and engaging with as many people as we possibly can, that we gain as many nominations as we do.

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He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul…’ (Psalm 23:1–3 NKJV)

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This exciting find showed just how resilient some our native plants and animals are, when we provide them with the connectivity to move through the landscape and suitable habitat to live in. In the case of the Three-toed Snaketoothed Skink they a require deep layer of leaf litter to provide them with the

When establishing Forest Heart EcoNursery Maleny, we found Three-toed Snake-toothed Skink’s Coeranoscincus reticulatus. This amazing skink grows to about 50cm and is distinguished by its colouring (white and brown bands on the juveniles and varying shades of brown to grey on adults) and by its very small limbs which only have three toes on each foot. Counting three toes on these guys is tricky however, as they are so small that a magnifying lense, steady hand, patient skink and a good eye are crucial!

humidity, shade, protection and their food sources such as worms, grubs and small insects. The revegetation projects that have returned forest to the banks of the Obi Obi in Maleny have provided both habitat and connectivity for not only the Three-toed Snake-toothed Skink but many other fauna and flora.

To create a deep mulch quickly that is beneficial for not only our long-named lizard, but a whole range of ground dwelling fauna (and all the critters that feed on them) mulch your new plantings with a deep mulch between 100 -200mm thick. You can use bale mulch or chip mulch, just use plenty of it. Then make sure there are plenty of fast growing pioneers in your plantings such as Bleeding Heart Homalanthus populifolius, Native Mulberry Pipturus argenteus and Macaranga Macaranga tanarius. Density and diversity in your plantings will enable the development of a mulch layer to feed the soil and save critters such as the Three-toed Snake-toothed skink

Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink - Image courtesy of Angus McNab - Flickr.com

DID you know that it’s not just in the wild places, but in the towns and even busy urban streets, that we can find rare and threatened plants and animals?

A SUCCESSFUL term 3 grading has seen nearly all of 37 Beerwah and Maleny San Training centre students level up to a new belt.Most students were aiming for white or yellow belts, with a handful going for red band two belts.

The ladies played in their Monthly Medal Stroke Competition with first place going to Karen Heading with 67 nett, runner-up went to Janice Emmett with 70 nett and third place going to Christine Lemon with 72 nett. Nearest to the Pin went to Narelle Thamm on the fourteenth hole and Debbie Hansen on the eighth hole. Karen Heading had the lowest number of putts.

We enjoyed our young visitors, showing children of various ages – from tiny tots to teenagers and some parents too – the ropes. Some of the older kids had a natural talent, and enjoyed making hoops and the more competitive aspects of the game. The real stars, though, were the tiny tots who had an absolute blast and found putting the ball through the hoops fascinating.

The referees pick the best and fairest players each season no matter where their teams placed, and the players selected were Emma Small from the Cowboys and Charlie Geeves from Be Farm“BothFit.players played consistently and with outstanding sportsmanship the entire season,” Young said.

In other club news, we played our usual Thursday afternoon Association Croquet matches, with two singles match-ups. Helen Uhlmann was grossly outclassed by Dianne Horsman, who graciously “gifted” Helen with a second try at several butchered hoop shots. Maybe it was too painful to watch the ball sticking in the hoops yet again?

Contributed by Jenny Oxenham

Witta Tennis

Friday September 9: Whistlers were washedKatya’sout.Tennis

This grading did not include black belt gradings, however San Training Owner Cameron Taylor said the students displayed a high level of effort which showed in the average grade total.

Contributed by Helen Uhlmann

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WEDNESDAY September 7: There was a Mixed Single Stroke Nett Competition played with first place going to Geoffrey Brown with 63 nett, runner-up went to Stephen Strelitz with 64 nett on a countback from Andrew Allen, also with 64 nett and third place went to Shaun Moore with 65 nett. Nearest to Pin went to Jim Brodie on the fifth hole and Simon Lower on the seventeenth hole.

WELL, we were certainly lucky on Friday September 9, a day when heavy rains and storms were forecast, and when the long awaited Maleny Spring Fair was to finally happen after being cancelled last year due to heavy rain. The bleak morning brewed heavy rain from dark grey couds, causing a great deal of disappointment, only to lift just in time for the fair to begin at the state school at 3.30pm. Why am I including this in this week’s report? Well, we had been invited to participate in the Village Green section at the fair and had set up some hoops – a “half half” lawn – on which children and adults alike could try playing mini golf croquet.

Friday September 2: The Whistlers played at Nambour against ZTA Novas. We were worried it would be a rainy day, but the weather held for us and we got to play. We enjoyed being on the court and playing and had a good win. Score was 8-0 sets, 48-8 games. Team was Paula Cudmore, Aki Lepper, Maree Hooley and thanks Amali Gibson for filling in.

San Training gradings success

Friday August 26: Whistlers played at Witta against Caloundra Hot Chillies. Weather was nice and perfect for tennis. We had a good day of tennis and catch up with all of our friends. With lots of rallies and running, we had a good win at the end. Score was 6-2 sets, 37-28 games. Team was Paula Cudmore, Maree Hooley, Donna Kuskopf and Cindy Harris.

“Not all passed but the majority did, we score the students out of 100, and the average score was 80 out of 100, then we had six students who received more than 90,” he “Threesaid.students graded for the red band two belt, which is two belts away from black belt, and our next black belt grading isn’t until December.”

Tiger Eyes coach, Sam Douglas, expressed how hard the team worked to secure the grand final win on the day.

Those guys and Peachester Nuts are unstoppable

“The game was hard fought as the girls had to fight for every goal they got,” he said.“The whole team worked well together

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The B Grade and C Grade grand finals took place at the same time, with the Erections defeating the Leakless Plumbing team 9-0, and the Peachester Nuts winning against the Cowboys 4-1.

The Glasshouse District Touch Association’s summer social touch season is set to start up October 10 this year.

Douglas told GC&M News that despite the close final score, the Tibros side closed out each quarter with a lead, further underlining their dominance.

Maleny Golf Club

Play days are Thursday and Sunday 1pm for 1.30 start. Contact Sarah Widin for other days. Coaching is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. Our web address 0417www.rangecroquetatmaleny.org.auisFordetailscontactSarahWidin640704(president).

Friday September 9: The front nine holes was the scene of a Mixed Stableford named TGIF (thank God it’s Friday) with first place going to Robin Hay with a score of 18 points, runner-up went to John Hay with 14 points and third place going to Rob Bailo with 11 points.

Glasshouse District Touch President Rob Young said the Peachester Nuts have also been a consistent side over the last few years in the social touch comps.

Cooper Dew demonstrating his unusual but effective sideways stance!

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Sam has been coaching the team for three years now, and said the Tiger Eyes had a mix of players who have been there for a few seasons, and new players who joined the team this year.

to get the win with each player doing what was needed to take the win out.”

Range Croquet Club

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

Tibros have the eye of the tiger

Students who received over 90 got a distinction award for their efforts, and those students included, Riley Ferguson, Lois Finley, Jayda Marshall, Neve Murdy, Jemimah Kluver and Jovie Green.

“The Peachester Nuts have won the C Grade grand final for the fourth consecutive season,” he said.

THOSE guys, formerly known as Get Stumped, have won their A Grade touch grand final 13-0 against the Showbags in their fourth undefeated season.

“In a fast paced match in which the Cowboys threw everything at the Nuts, their try line defence was fantastic.”

SPORT NEWS

THE Tibros Tiger Eyes have won their Division Two grand final 35-30 against the Unity Roses in the Caloundra Junior Netball competition on September 10.

SPORT RESULTS

with Kirra Livingstone

Dianne triumphed 9:4. Meanwhile Nick Cram played Donna Manning, with Donna coming out the victor with a score of 9 hoops to Nick’s 7. Thanks Dianne for the delicious slice we all enjoyed with our afternoon tea!

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