Edition 21 March 2012

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Max takes out nationals page 3

Brave Daley shaves for a cure page 4

Smooth transition to work page 7

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Chappy's fond farewell

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Hi Everyone Having moved our office to Glass House Mountains last Easter, we are well aware of the limited mobile reception that is a regular occurrence in Coonowrin Road, but over the past months things seem to have gotten so much worse.

And we are clearly not alone.

We have received numerous phone calls, emails and Facebook messages from people across Beerwah, Landsborough and Glass House Mountains whose reception has been dramatically reduced.

You may have noticed many people standing on their footpaths making calls or Heidi from Eclectic Dreams using her iPhone in the middle of the Landsborough Maleny Road.

While this may not be safe, it is about the only place it will work.

There seems to be a range of reasons provided for why this has happened, but at this stage nobody

seems to know when it will be fixed.

But what I really want to know is will Telstra not be charging us for the services that we are not being provided with?

It seems amazing that they have no problem communicating with us when they need to get money from us .... but when we are not getting what we are paying for, they decide not to mention it and hope that it doesn’t matter.

For the many local business people who rely on their mobile services Telstra needs to know that it does matter – it matters a lot!

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GCNews Deadlines The next edition of GCNews will be March 28. Deadlines are as follows: Editorial - 12noon Friday General & trades advertising - 12noon Friday Classifieds - 12noon Monday Sports - 10.30am Monday

Chappy's Farewell Bush Dance with the ‘Bushland Boogie Bush Band’ at Mooloolah School Hall, 5.30pm - 8.00pm. Tickets $5.00 p.p. or $20.00 family. All welcome, tickets available from Mooloolah School office, phone 5413 6333 or on night. All pre-purchased tickets will go into a ‘Lucky Ticket Draw’ to win a 10kg ham approximate value $140.00. Food and drinks available to purchase on night.

Face painting and best dressed prizes for the children. Don’t miss your tickets in the school’s P&C ‘Cowpat Lotto’. Tickets $5.00 each, cash prize $500.00. Limited tickets available from school office or Mooloolah Meats.

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Many stalls and goods to choose from. Sausage sizzle from 11.00am - 1.00pm.

On the Cover The Mooloolah school community will bid farewell to their much loved Chappy Dave Larkin with a farewell bush dance at the Mooloolah School Hall from 5.30pm this Friday. See page 4 for the story.

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It has been a busy few weeks for 15-year-old downhill mountain biker Max Warshawsky.

On February 24 he travelled to Adelaide to compete in the Australian National Championships in the under 17s division.

The conditions were extreme with temperatures reaching 40 degrees and the track dry, dusty, rough and rocky. The times were fast but Max laid it all on the line and won by less than a second, with a time of 2:10.94.

Max has now won the Australian Championships twice out of the three times he’s raced; he crashed on the final corner last year and finished fourth. He is still only 15 but currently holds the Under 19s Queensland Title as well.

The weekend after Adelaide, Max travelled to Awaba near Newcastle, NSW, to race in the final national round of the series.

Awaba is known as one of the hardest, gnarliest tracks in Australia. It has what every downhiller loves, with steep high speed sections, technical rough and rocky sections and big jumps.

To add to the mix, the weather was the opposite to what it had been in Adelaide, heavy rain turning the track wet and muddy, making it even more challenging than normal.

After having an over the bars crash in his seeding run and qualifying second last, Max went for broke and put down a time of 4:23.77 which would end up being almost eight seconds clear of the second placed rider.

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Farewell to Chappy

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Mooloolah State School is farewelling their Chaplain, Dave Larkin, after four years involvement with the school.

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'Chappy' Dave wants to say goodbye and thanks to the school and the community for the support he has received by hosting a ‘Bush Dance’.

Chappy Dave said he is looking forward to putting on his cowboy boots and hat and bush dancing to the sounds of the fantastic ‘Bushland Boogie Bush Band’.

"My time at Mooloolah has been so memorable.

I have worked with so many wonderful students, families and staff at the school," said Chappy Dave. "I would love to see a huge crowd come along and have a great night out in Mooloolah."

Mooloolah State School Principal, Michele Brown said, "Chappy has made a fantastic contribution to our school and the support he has given to students, families and staff at the school has been invaluable. Chaplaincy is such an integral part of today's school community. Chappy will be missed by everyone at the school. The Bush Dance will be a great opportunity for everyone to say thanks and goodbye to Chappy."

‘Chappy's Farewell Bush Dance’ is on Friday, March 23, commencing 5.30pm in the Mooloolah State School Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are $5.00 p.p. or $20.00 a family and are available from the Mooloolah State School Office 5413 6333 or at the door on the night. All tickets that are prepurchased will be entered into a ‘Lucky Ticket Draw’ with a chance of winning a 10kg ham to the approximate value of $140.00.

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The children can come dressed up in their best cowgirl and cowboy outfits. 'Chappy Dave’ will be giving out awesome prizes to the best dressed children on the night. We will also have fabulous face painting for the children.

In conjunction with the Bush Dance, the Mooloolah State School P&C are also having a ‘Cowpat Lotto’. Tickets in the lotto are $5.00 each with the winner taking home a $500.00 cash prize. Tickets are limited and are available from the school office or at Mooloolah Meats.

Community support for the event has been fantastic and we thank all the local Mooloolah businesses for their generosity and support.

Thanks to Mooloolah IGA, Mooloolah Meats, Mooloolah Dental, NFL Electrical, Linea Design & Drafting, Red Building, Richard Pope Accounting, Mooloolah Tiling, Ourshoes Kids, Network Video, Mooloolah Post Office, Hair Studio Mooloolah, Mooloolah Produce, Mooloolah Newsagent, Mooloolah Hardware, Vicious Vintage, Mooloolah Vet, and Mooloolah Property.

All funds raised on the night will go towards continuing the valuable Chaplaincy Services at Mooloolah State School.

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Daley Johnson never hesitated for a moment when she took on the challenge to be brave and shave for a cure last week. And after raising over $1,000 for the worthy cause, she was all smiles as she bravely bid farewell to her long hair.

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Inspired to share the love of dance

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For most little girls born with knock knees and being pigeon toed would have been far too much of a barrier to pursuing their dream of growing up to become a ballet teacher.

But from a very early age, Rebecca Strutton knew she loved dance, and started attending ballet classes at four years of age.

Turning her dream into a reality was made even more difficult by ballet teachers who saw her physical attributes as being insurmountable barriers to her undertaking formal training.

Fortunately for Rebecca she found two special teachers that supported her efforts. They worked with her to develop her skills in the timeframes she needed to successfully undertake the exams required along the way.

Rebecca had the determination and commitment to succeed with her training and gaining of qualifications to fulfil her dream.

To overcome the physical challenges, Rebecca underwent an enormous amount of physiotherapy and undertook pilates classes which assisted her muscle development to allow her to continue with her ballet.

Rebecca or Miss Rebecca as she is known to her students from the Black Swan School of Dance, now operating from Landsborough, is truly inspired by her mission to share the joy she has found from dance with others.

“It’s my strong belief that everybody should have the opportunity to fall in love with dance and reach their full potential, whatever it may be,” Rebecca said.

“This has driven me to open up my own Dance School.”

Classes cost $10.00 per class and Rebecca teaches CSTD Ballet, Jazz and Tap but also offers a wide variety of classes such as Hip Hop, Contemporary, Neo Classical, Kinderballet Mummy and Me, Pilates and even Adult Classes.

All classes are held at the Landsborough School of Arts Hall and if you would like any more information about class times call Rebecca on 0409 673 559.

A candidates evening is currently being organised by local apolitical community organisation Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network (GMAN) to give locals the opportunity to put questions to the candidates of Division 1 in a public forum.

The evening is to be held on Thursday, April 12 at the Glass House Mountains Hall, in Coonowrin Road, commencing strictly at 6.30pm.

GMAN President, Cliff Schnick said to make sure that each of the five candidates are given the same opportunity to share their responses, the evening will follow a highly structured format so that it runs smoothly.

“The evening will feature both a list of preprepared questions as well as questions from the floor,” Cliff said.

The idea of the pre-prepared questions is that people are encouraged to submit their questions either by dropping them into the GCNews office or into the box at the Beerwah Library or emailing them through to GCNews where the organising committee will collate them to reflect the main concerns and issues of local voters.

“The evening will be a great opportunity to see and hear from the candidates as individuals but it will also be interesting to see how they perform under pressure,” Cliff said.

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Career change for Koschels

These days it is fairly common practice for people to have a number of career changes in their lives. Well Allan and Robyn Koschel from Glass House Mountains have discovered just how exciting and rewarding that can be.

They recently purchased the Glass House Mountains News Agency which means a complete change for Robyn who had been working in the aged care industry for the past seven years. For Allan it is only a part-time change as he will still be running his plumbing business, but will be behind the counter until 9.00am on weekdays.

The opportunity for them to work together was one of the reasons they decided to buy the business, however they won’t be doing it alone.

They will have Annette McCaig working with them part-time and Marg Coulsen working on a Thursday and Friday afternoon.

One thing Robyn says she’s enjoying is the one-on-one contact with the customers.

“Locals are really happy to give us plenty of feedback and suggestions, so we have been listening and taking their ideas on board.

“While we don’t plan to make any dramatic changes, we are keen to ensure that we have the right product mix for our clients and where we haven’t got what they want in stock, we will make sure we do special orders,” Robyn said.

Robyn is also keen to set up a ‘Gold Club’ for non-winning lotto entries, so they can go into a draw for a regular prize.

“However one thing we didn’t want to make any changes to was our newspaper delivery, we didn’t want to take on the tasks of rolling and delivering newspapers in the early hours of the morning, so we have kept on the delivery staff which has meant no disruption for customers,” Allan added.

The couple are also keen to thank all customers for their patience over the past couple of weeks as they have settled into their new roles.

The store hours will stay the same, however they are making a minor adjustment to the hours of the Bendigo Bank Agency, it will now operate from 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday.

If you haven’t caught up with Allan and Robyn, drop in and see them and check out how well they are Marg, Annette, Robyn and Allan coping with their career change.

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From the Schools An Outstanding Principal For Our Local School Contributed by Years 6 and 7 news correspondents

Ms Elizabeth Somers has been the principal at Glass House Mountains since the beginning of 2011.

She was principal Ms Somers at Charleville for four years and at Kenilworth for one year. Prior to becoming a principal Ms Somers has spent some time as head of curriculum, and a deputy principal.

These interesting experiences have contributed greatly to her administrative, curriculum, teaching and learning skills.

Teachers who were interviewed believe that Ms Somers has brought good fresh ideas and energy to the school. She has a definite plan of what she wants to achieve and is always looking for ways to improve student outcomes and the school environment.

Parents have praised Ms Somers fashion sense as well as her communication skills. Parents who have been interviewed say that she is kind and understanding and is always approachable.

Ms Sommers believes that great schools are made when everyone works together as a team and that this school is an important part of the wonderful community that is Glass House Mountains. When asked why she accepted the role of principal at Glass House Mountains, her response was, “Why wouldn’t you! It was an honour to be appointed here.”

BSHS Flexible Learning – school to work to study Dual Cert I Construction and Cert II Beerwah State High School certainly lives up Infrastructure and Resources. The P&C has to its claim of being a school of choice with the also offered a second scholarship in an effort to many quality and varied learning options that are promote Girls in Trades and the P&C Creating presented to students. This is particularly true Constructive Young Women Scholarship went to in the senior school. For a number of students a vocational pathway is the most appropriate choice Jordan Grant for study in Cert II Conservation and Land Management /Horticulture. and Beerwah SHS provides many opportunities for students to engage in school based Other successful scholarship winners from apprenticeships and traineeships.

Beerwah SHS were Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE Incentive Award ($400.00) to Cody One of our more successful partnerships is with Young Dual for Cert I Construction and Cert the Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training II Infrastructure and Resources. Queensland Centre (SCTTTC). As one of the four founding Youth Industry Links Creating Constructive schools responsible for the planning, construction Young Women Scholarship ($800.00) to Blaine and operation of this site we are pleased to see Murphy for Dual Cert 1 Construction and Cert II that the numbers of Beerwah SHS students Infrastructure and Resources. accessing this facility is on the rise. From an initial enrolment of five students in 2011 we Congratulations to these scholarship recipients are pleased to see over 20 students enrolled and we wish them and all of the other students in courses in 2012 ranging from Certificate II enrolled at the SCTTTC all the best for their in Infrastructure and Resources, Dual Cert I studies and their entry into the world of work.

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Ryan Moore Labor Candidate for Glasshouse

“A New Voice for Glasshouse”

Locals supporting Beerwah Kindy

Last Thursday evening saw over 20 local businesses attend Beerwah Kindy for their demonstrators night. Businesses showcased their products and services to kindy family and friends throughout the evening. The highlight for the night was a ‘ready steady cook off’ organised by Tupperware which saw three teams race each other and the clock to produce some delicious food! Beerwah Kindy would like to thank all demonstrators and stall holders for their support.

Ryan will deliver: Comprehensive education reform Big investments in skills and training More accessible health services backed up with new facilities that only Labor will deliver

Police seek witness

Beerwah Police are calling for assistance in locating a witness to an assault that occurred on Pine Camp Road, Beerwah on March 8 at approximately 1.10pm.

Bruce Duck, Senior Sergeant Officer in Charge said a young male was assaulted by another male and it is believed that a female witness to this incident stopped and rendered assistance to the victim.

“The female witness was driving a green coloured vehicle.

“Unfortunately the victim did not obtain the details of this witness.

“We are hoping the witness will come forward and be able to provide police with an independent version of the events,” Senior Sergeant Duck said.

The investigating officer is Constable Rohan Evans of the Beerwah Police and he can be contacted on 5436 5222.

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Last week, the Caboolture and District Branch of Heart Support Australia donated an automatic external defibrillator to the Beerwah Peachester RSL sub branch. The donation was made possible thanks to funding from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, and was purchased from St John Ambulance, who as well as donating a first aid kit to the club, also provided staff at the RSL with free defibrillator training.

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Helen Bentley of Embroidery FX What type of services do you offer?

At Embroidery FX, our aim is to provide good, sensible country service and quality embroidery.

Our range of products includes corporate or casual uniforms, work wear, polo shirts, t-shirts, jackets, caps, hats, bags, towels, aprons and horse rugs. We can embroider your supplied logo and name, or you can choose from more than 16,000 designs to embellish your item. I wear items from different suppliers so I am developing real knowledge of garments I can supply.

What are some of the benefits that your business can offer to GCNews readers?

With prior arrangement I am happy to come out to visit clients to discuss their needs and offer a personal service. Another benefit is, with their approval, images of their embroidered garment can be posted on our facebook page and website, giving unlimited exposure to their business. It’s our way of supporting our clients, and a great example of locals supporting locals.

How long have you been operating your business?

Embroidery FX has only been operating for a short time. We are fortunate enough to have access to a friend with 15 years’ experience in the embroidery industry, and quality work and friendly service are my hallmarks. In my other life, I have been successfully training and showing horses and teaching people to ride for 33 years, and am recognised as one of the country’s top trainers. I have coached many riders to international standard including my daughter to two Reserve World Championships but now it’s time for a new challenge!

Give Helen a call on 0416 207 539 or email embroidryfx2@gmail.com or check out Helen’s website www.embroideryfx.com.au, or like us as a friend on facebook, Embroidery FX. Hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm weekdays, and by appointment outside these hours.

At Landsborough Driver Training we promote a calm and polite driving style We are here to make the process of getting your P-plates as structured and easy as possible. Here are a few things to remember: 1. A solid road rules knowledge is essential. http://tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Queensland-Road Rules/Road-rules-refresher.aspx 2. Once you pass your learners test it is advisable to have your first lesson with an accredited driver trainer. We can then give the student a better idea as to how many lessons will be required to get them on the road confidently.

The main focus is on techniques such as clutch control, steering techniques, cornering, gears, and road positioning etc.

3. Do at least one lesson once a month after that to refresh your skills and to update them.

Please keep in mind that the first 10 hours with an accredited Driver Trainer counts 30 hours towards your logbook hours. This includes night time hours. You can contact Ken or Susanne Steyn @ Landsborough Driver Training

by email drive@ldt.net.au (preferred contact as we cannot answer the phone during lessons); website LDT.net.au (booking a lesson online is easy), or phone 0427 997 233.

Tips of the week

1. Driving in wet weather. Slow down and double your following distance to four seconds.

If you are not sure how to calculate the time lapse method, the link below is useful: http://tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Queensland Road-Rules/Road-rules-refresher/Safe following-distances.aspx 2. When do I need to indicate right when entering a roundabout?

When taking a right turn (third exit) or doing a u-turn only.

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A good crowd attended the Glasshouse Mountains Musos Club at the Sports Club on Thursday, March 8. We enjoyed a magical performance from newcomer Michael Rhoddy, who sat on a low stool - almost at floor level and sang while playing a nylon string guitar. His guitar, lightly plucked, at times suggested a harp and his voice, a light baritone with a classical quality, intoned sweetly. His three original songs were listened to so intently that Australia’s cricket victory in the background became a nuisance and was relegated to silence. There was a hypnotic, prayer-like quality in his performance that I found quite mesmerising. Michael will be certainly welcomed back again as one of our regulars.

Ian Williams once again appeared with a set of new songs, and continues to astonish, not only for the quality of his work, but also for always knowing his lyrics. He is a truly committed artist. This time his set included an impressive, full sounding version of Bob Dylan’s 'Shelter from the storm', a Duane Allman instrumental and a couple of originals which were reminiscent to me of the Beatles in their Indian period. Other regulars included Mick Shipley, Doug Pullen, Ralph King and Mick Od, and of course Paul Fagan and yours truly of Revelators fame. A fun element included first appearances from scratch bands the Gap Fillers and the Space Between who backed Mick Od. Thank you to all our performers and audience members - many of whom come back each month.

The Musos Club is held on the second Thursday of the month at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club. From the next meeting we will begin to have a prize for an artist or two each night. Hopefully that might encourage even more new performers at our sessions, the next of which will be held on April 12. Our facebook group is found at http://www.facebook.com/home. php?sk=group_198780600141473

20th Anniversary of Beerwah NHWQ Contributed by Sheila Williams

Recently 22 friends and supporters gathered at the Beerwah RSL to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the foundation of Beerwah NHWQ. Unfortunately, members of the original committee were unable to be present, but we were lucky enough to have the company of Brian Chapman and his wife Noela, and Graeme Cheal and his wife Jan. Brian was the police sergeant at Landsborough 20 years ago, and it was at his house that the first meeting to discuss the possibility of setting up a Beerwah NHW was discussed (on March 5, Noela's birthday!).

Graeme Cheal was the first convener. On March 10, Beerwah NHW was officially approved, and the first formal meeting took place on March 17.

After a very pleasant lunch, we heard from Brian and Graeme who spoke about those early days.

Glasshouse Country Toastmasters Contributed by Martine Goedhart

Robert Thompson is a member of Glasshouse Country Toastmasters and is from Landsborough.

Robert competed in our in Club Competition for International Speech Contest, which he won. Robert then represented Glasshouse Country Toastmasters in our area against six other Clubs which again he won. This allowed Robert to compete in Central Division against six areas which again he won.

He will now compete in the District Competition which will include Queensland, Northern Territory, Northern New South Wales and Papua New Guinea in May at Brisbane. Let's all wish Robert well and hope he will win which will give him the opportunity to represent Australia in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest.

Morris House Neighbourhood Centre Contributed by Ann Husband

There are still some vacancies in our computer courses so we have deferred the starting date until the courses are fully booked. If you are interested in learning basic computers or social media, contact us on 5494 1255, e-mail morrishouse@landsborough.com or call in at 478 Old Landsborough Road, Landsborough, opposite the School of Arts hall. We are open 9.30am 1.00pm Monday to Friday.

Our courses are very reasonably priced and we cater for all ages and skill levels for our basic course. It is not necessary to have your own computer to do our courses. Our computers are available for practice during opening times, free of charge. Free help is available if needed during practice outside lesson times. Accredited courses are also available. Social media lessons include Facebook, Twitter, downloading music and videos, e-mail, smart phones, photos etc. some basic computer knowledge is needed for social media classes. www.gcnews.com.au

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2012 State election Glasshouse Country update This Saturday, March 24 is the Queensland State Government.

Prepolling

Prepolling is currently underway at the Electoral Commission Office in Beerwah, Glasshouse Country Centre, Shop 5 & 6, 35 Swan Street, Beerwah, (just up from the Big Mower) on Wednesday and Thursday, March 21 and 22 you can cast your vote from 9.00am-5.00pm and then on Friday, 23 March the hours are 9am-6.00pm.

Voting hours

On Saturday voting will be between 8.00am and 6.00pm.

Polling booths

To vote in the Caloundra Electorate you can vote at Glenview State School Mooloolah State School Landsborough State School Beerwah Community Hall To vote in the Glass House Electorate you can vote at Beerburrum School of Arts Hall Glass House Mountains Hall Beerwah Community Hall and Peachester Hall For additional information you will be able to access it via the web at www.ecq.gov.au or by phoning the voters hotline on 1300 881 665 the hotline is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.00am – 8.00pm and on Saturday, 8.00am – 6.00pm.

Glass House candidates Andrew Powell - Glass House As the LNP Member for Glass House I am proud to serve you all in the Queensland Parliament and I am confident that I have campaigned for the best interests of our community and worked hard to get good results for our great electorate. Cost of living, infrastructure and front line services are the big issues for Glass House. Locals are hurting with recent increases in electricity, water, rego, fuel and public transport fares. This is why the LNP has put forward a range of policies designed to save the average family $330.00 a year and even more if you buy a family home as the LNP will re-introduce stamp duty concessions, saving families around $7,000. When it comes to infrastructure, the key issues relate to health, public transport and roads. Our growing region needs the Sunshine Coast University Hospital – a project the LNP is committed to delivering.

I am also fighting for the duplication of the North Coast rail through to Landsborough and then onto Nambour. Local commuters know only too well the need for better services, including more practical timetables, fare structures and facilities both on and off the train. And we need investment in our roads – especially the D’Aguilar Highway, Bruce Highway, Steve Irwin Way and MalenyKenilworth Road. Finally, locals are looking for better front line services, not more bureaucrats in Brisbane. The LNP has already announced policies to boost the number of police, and teacher aides for Prep classes and is committed to improving access for local residents to health services.

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Caloundra candidates

Allan McKay - Caloundra

Whilst there have been some important changes and improvements for Caloundra, I believe there is much more to be done.

My Key issues in the electorate are: Environment - The Labor Bligh Government has led an agenda of extraordinary reform in the area of environment protection and sustainability, Labor has a clear vision for the ecological protection.

Jobs and Training - Housing industry is a major employer in Queensland: a boost is aimed at stimulating that market and creating more Queensland building jobs. Build on existing and encourage new industries to the Coast. ‘What’s Your Big Idea?’ Program. This program has already seen grants of up to $50,000 to 53 local businesses, supporting the development of new and innovative products developed right here in Queensland.

A re-elected Labor Government will see this grant capacity double to up to $100,000, and become a permanent innovation program within the Queensland budget.

Health - The ALP Bligh government is in the process of delivering a world class $2 billion public hospital and a $60 million medical training and research centre boost for the Coast. Mark McArdle, Campbell Newman NLP’s public statement the cutting of $400 million worth of funding from the Sunshine Coast University Hospital will jeopardise the quality of patient care, jobs, and the training of new doctors and nurses.

Roads and Rail - Streamline the public bus services and keep the planning going with light rail.

Caloundra Aerodrome - The Caloundra aerodrome, I see as an important development and growth in our community.

Greens Candidate for Caloundra All Greens policy is based around four guiding principles: a fair go for all; looking after where we live and work for long-term positive outcomes; people power in local communities; and resolving issues without conflict.

All policy is presented under headings of Principles, Goals, and Measures.

The result is a fully integrated and complimentary set of policy statements, freely open to view on the Qld Greens website at http://qld.greens.org.au/.

Statewide priorities for this election include honesty and integrity in politics; protecting our land, farms and water from inappropriate development; creating a diverse economy; providing fairer health access; protecting our reef and coasts.

Reversing the degradation of Pumicestone Passage is a local priority, part of an integrated SE Queensland waterways and catchments restoration plan.

State and local government co-operation will be fostered to deliver an integrated transport solution to provide the network needed to support healthy and vibrant communities.

Changing legislation is an urgent task to ensure all mining, infrastructure and other major development, including that controlled by the Urban Land Development Authority, is subject to Queensland’s normal planning, environmental and other laws.

Changing the focus on health policy in response to evidence that a third of the current burden on our health system is due to preventable causes will ensure long-term viability of our health system.

The Greens have an integrated preventative health policy. When you vote 1 Greens on Saturday, and number other boxes as you wish, your vote will count in one other way – you will be voting for your grandchildren’s future.

Tomorrow Needs Your Vote Today.

Stewart Luke - Glass House

Peter Harris - Glass House

Greens Candidate for the electorate of Glass House Key issues in Glass House would be cost of living, community health and well-being, and environmental health. This includes making sure we getter better and affordable public transport, health care facilities and overseeing all of this, more accountability and responsibility from all levels of government.

In considering Greens policies in relation to these issues, the most important thing to remember is that The Greens will address current problems in order to find immediate solutions whilst always maintaining a longer-term perspective.

It is this strategy to create long-term benefits that separates The Greens from other parties, who seem to want to only look at short term strategies, which inevitably create bigger problems down the track.

Of particular concern is the ALP and LNP's determination to pursue coal seam gas exploration and mining, and there are rumours currently circulating that CSG exploration licenses have been applied for on the Sunshine Coast. We need to remember that this industry is destroying good agricultural land, poisoning water and devastating the Great Barrier Reef and other unique environments, all in the name of a quick buck and a dead-end answer to long-term energy solutions.

As a Greens MP, I will work with individuals, communities, councils and with other elected representatives in parliament to bring needed resources and solutions to our area. All Greens policies are available to see at www.qld.greens. org.au As individuals and as communities, we need to work to create the right environment for us all to learn about our place in the world, how we can benefit each other and our natural environment, and then make sure we all find the right tools and resources to work together to make our society a better place to live.

The three pivotal issues in the Glass House electorate are 1. Coal Seam Gas drilling We have already had one disaster in mining in this electorate with the Agricola Gold Mine near Conondale. In 1989, the mine operator Astrik Resources went bankrupt after six cyanide containers fell and two broke near Kilcoy. The area had to be cleaned up at public expense and it is still showing signs of acidity. With coal seam gas drilling, disasters can be far harder to treat being deep underground in prime agricultural land.

The agricultural land is also being polluted from the extracted salt and the chemicals rising from below.

2. Support for small business Most of the electorate is small business.

Every B & B, every resort, every farm, shop, every independent service station, every small shop, every franchisee, every builder, every independent contractor is a small business.

These small businesses need to bargain collectively in a similar way to the unions. As a starter, we will increase the threshold for payroll tax to $2 million. We need to support the tourism industry throughout the electorate (e.g. by supporting international flights to Maroochydore Airport).

3. Destruction of our farming industries by free trade agreements The Glass House electorate includes many farming areas which are being decimated by unfair competition from countries protected by so called free trade agreements.

For example farmers growing pineapples and other fruit have to compete with growers in Thailand and Philippines typically paying $A7 a day not $A16 - $A21 per hour required here in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Christine Anthony - Caloundra

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Mark McArdle MP - Caloundra LNP Member for Caloundra, Shadow Health Minister Beerwah, Landsborough, Mooloolah Valley and Glenview are all key townships in my electorate.

Residents deserve an LNP Government to represent them and wipe away years of neglect from Labor.

Key priorities include: • Keeping the Caloundra Emergency Department open, which Labor plans to shut down after spending $11.5 million.

• Building the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, which Labor has delayed multiple times and even former Labor Premier Peter Beattie recently admitted that shouldn’t have happened.

• Fighting for better parking at Landsborough Railway station. The LNP will also slash Labor's scheduled 15 per cent fare hikes by half, and reward regular commuters.

• Ensuring roads are safe to drive on and the Bruce Highway draft planning study meets resident’s access needs.

• Protecting the Pumicestone Passage during construction of Caloundra South. It is also critical that businesses, townships and a focus on tourism in the hinterland are not forgotten when Caloundra South is established.

• Reducing Labor’s high record of unemployment.

The LNP will work every day to reduce unemployment across the State to four per cent in six years.

• Helping small businesses survive. The LNP will expand the payroll tax exemption threshold and also cut red tape and regulation.

• Reducing cost of living pressures inflicted

by Labor. The LNP will cut the cost of living for families by up to $330.00 a year through electricity and water reforms and freezing car registration fees. The LNP will also scrap Labor’s $7,000 stamp duty slug on the family home.

Ryan Moore - Glass House The two issues I've heard most about around the electorate, not just as a candidate, but as a lifelong local, are public services and the cost of living.

I'm pleased to be the only candidate in Glass House with a comprehensive plan from education, from early learning right through to skills and further education.

Schools will benefit from big investments in infrastructure, a curriculum that focuses on getting basics right and ensuring kids have every opportunity after leaving school with $4,000 incentive to those pursuing further education after school. This will support many locals who need to travel to Brisbane to study.

Labor is committed to building the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. We've already seen a lot of progress and the hospital is set to open in the next few years. Labor and I are the only major party who will deliver the hospital on time with full funding.

On transport, Labor has delivered Qconnect buses and the Caboolture-Beerburrum duplication. I will deliver extra seats and services on the Sunshine Coast line, and if elected, I'll work with whoever is in Government and lobby relentlessly to speed up the rail duplication from Beerburrum to Nambour.

I have already obtained $2 million in funding to improve our local roads and making them safer, specifically the D'Aguilar Highway, Bruce Highway, and Maleny-Landsborough Road.

I am the only candidate who will freeze rego costs for all cars to ease the cost of living, along with a new electricity pricing system in effect next year to cut costs for local families.

This election, vote for a full-time local with real vision, courage and a strong plan for Glasshouse. www.gcnews.com.au

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Hide and Seek If you want to see these little creatures in the bush you must look carefully as they are masters at blending in with their environment and can be difficult to spot. Although they may look like owls, the Tawny Frogmouth, P. strigoides (meaning owl like) is more closely related to the nightjar family of birds.

Rather than hunt actively, the frogmouths sit and wait for their insect prey to come to them, only occasionally swooping to catch a feed with their beaks, whereas owls, fly around and use their strong claws to grab prey.

This picture shows two well camouflaged frogmouths in a tree.

It was taken by Wendy Fasso using a Samsung S 1060 in Auto mode giving 1/460 at f4.3.

Inspiring your inner Goddess

Do you like your clothing cool, comfortable & colourful Many products sourced & designed by us U3A Grafx Group meets at Beerwah Library each Thursday from 3.00pm.

U3A's 5th Annual Writing Competition Each year U3A Sunshine Coast runs an Australia wide writing competition which is open to retired or semi-retired Third Agers. You do not have to be a member of U3A. One of the winners from last year’s competition was Glass House Mountains local Christine McGee. She has recently published her first novel ‘Infinitely More Interesting than a Loaf of Bread’.

The five categories include short story writing, an autobiographical incident, challenge fiction, and Free Verse and Rhyming Poetry.

Each group type offers first, second and third prizes of $150.00, $100.00, and $75.00, and the entry fee for each submission is $5.00.

The deadline is June 15.

See details on www. u3asunshine.org.au, call the convenor on 5494 7230 or email bjriley63@ westnet.com.au

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Relay for Life Hinterland This year’s Hinterland Relay will be held at The Beerwah Sports grounds on October 6 and 7.

Relay for Life is an 18 hour team relay-style walk that raises funds for Cancer Council Queensland.

Relay for Life celebrates cancer survivors, remembers loved ones lost to cancer and empowers the community to fight back against a disease that has taken too much.

You can register your team for the Hinterland Relay at www.relayforlife.org.au or call 5451 6000 for more information.

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Raffle winner all smiles Congratulations to Amanda Hallett, who was pleasantly surprised to learn she had won the major prize in the recent Community Chest raffle at Beerwah Supa IGA. Amanda is pictured with her daughters accepting her prize from night duty manager Alan Luhr.

Last Sunday night saw the opening of GADES performance of ‘Living Out Loud’ at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club, which was the first episode of a five night sitcom.

The Director, Val Beanland said you don’t need to have seen the first night to still enjoy the rest of the performances, so if you would like to come along to the next performance on April 22, tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased on the night.

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‘Friends Selection: the Ken Hinds’ Collection is showcasing at Caloundra Regional Gallery until April 22.

Members of the Friends of the Regional Gallery Caloundra Inc were given the unique opportunity to make a selection from Ken’s large collection of art, toys and objects.

Council’s Cultural and Heritage Collections Manager John Waldron said it was Ken's vision that the collection be displayed publicly on the Sunshine Coast and this exhibition serves to promote its diversity and value.

Avid art enthusiasts are also invited to join Kevin Oxley, past Development Director of Arts Park Australia, in a discussion about this eclectic collection over a coffee on March 29 at 10.30am. Bookings essential, phone 5420 8299. Children are also encouraged to visit the gallery to do the ‘Super Snooper Activity Trail.’ They can learn about the works from the collection that includes an assortment of old fashioned toys from an English-made ball of the 1800’s, tin toys from the 1920s and 30s through to handmade pre-war toys from the 1940s.

Caloundra Regional Gallery is free and open to the public, Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

A Separation - a film by Iranian film maker, Asghar Farhadi, is being shown at Buddies’ Film and Finger-Food Fundraiser on Friday, March 30 at Nambour Civic Centre, 6.00pm. The film won the Academy Award for best foreign language film.

Twenty five unaccompanied teenaged refugee boys attending Milpera High School in Brisbane would love to play competition soccer this season but need $300.00 each for registration. These boys, here without parents, are under the care of Life Without Barriers, Mercy Family Services and the Red Cross. Money raised at Buddies’ Film and Finger-Food Fundraiser will support these teenagers to become integrated into Australian life through playing sport. Tickets $20.00. Book online or phone Nambour Civic Centre Box Office on 5475 7777.

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You Said It

larger stores paying exorbitant rents at shopping plazas are not cheaper than our local traders.

And remember, once all opposition is gone we are in the hands of the multinationals.

James Aitken Mooloolah Valley

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

For a letter to be considered for printing it must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the sender.

Anonymous letters will not be printed.

Preference is given to letters under 300 words.

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

Regular correspondents will be limited to alternate issues to give everyone a chance to have their say. Letters must meet the Friday 12.00noon deadline.

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

Please send your letters to letters@gcnews.com.au or fax to 5438 7446.

Rather confusing

The letter of J.T. Weeks last week was confusing.

Mr Carr’s appointment to the Senate followed the lines set down for the replacement of a senator, whether the vacancy occurs because of death or resignation. The reference to ex-Senator Arbib’s electorate is puzzling. Senators are elected by the whole State or Territory, not by separate electorates.

Neil Lovett Glass House Mountains

Neighbourhood centre for Beerwah

Absolutely appalled

Last Tuesday I was in a pizza shop in Beerwah and I couldn’t believe it - there was a young man laying on the floor obviously having some sort of seizure.

What really surprised me that it was only myself and another customer who helped him with no assistance from the staff.

They were too busy still taking orders and money for pizzas and when I let myself in to get a couple of pizza boxes to crush and make the lad more comfortable, I was abused.

What has happened that people will not help because they automatically think that a young person on the floor is self induced?

He was only in Beerwah but just one person was helping and a lot of you were standing around watching.

I'm surprised I didn't see any mobile phones.

Jasen Glass House Mountains

Use it or lose it

We recently needed quartz batteries replaced in both our watches.

On our weekly visit to Beerwah we popped them in to the jewellery shop while we did some grocery shopping.

They were all done when we returned including a bit of a clean-up on one that had collected a bit of gunk.

The cost was $12.00 each. I said to my wife they were only $10.00 last year or so. But prices do go up dear, she said.

A couple of weeks later we discovered another watch which had an expired battery. But on this occasion we were visiting Target at Maroochydore.

So I thought while ‘her indoors’ is shopping I'll get the watch battery replaced at the Minute Bar. Well it took about 30 seconds for the replacement and for me to part with $18.95. Yep that's right $18.95, almost $7.00 more than at Beerwah. The moral of this story is *shop locally*. Quite often the

I am currently involved with one of the Council’s focus groups that is looking into PLACE+ Beerwah.

Our focus group is looking into ‘social cohesion’.

We would love to have a neighbourhood centre and meeting place in Beerwah, but have already been told there won’t be the funds for this.

Meanwhile Council has purchased the house block next to the Turner Park entrance under a policy to increase open space. This block enables the broadening of the entrance area and will create a more inviting entrance to Turner Park. This house block has a building on it, so guess what we thought?

Yes, of course: Here is a building we could use, at least for a few years until the community might manage to fund something else. It is actually very well positioned, so that it doesn’t block the view into the park from the entrance point. We can open up the park AND have a neighbourhood centre/meeting place.

NO WE CANNOT. The land purchase was for ‘open space’, and the only way to change the decision is for it to be changed at a Council meeting.

Neither council staff nor Anna Grosscreutz want to initiate this.

For the sake of giving a balanced view, I must reveal that the building has some asbestos in it (hence the delay in demolition. However, this has to be removed whatever becomes of the building. It is probably also true that it is not the ideal building, but it would be a start.

Is there enough demand for a neighbourhood centre for people to stand in the way of the bulldozers?

If you are interested, have your say on the Beerwah facebook page. Signs of a groundswell might cause Anna to reconsider.

Frances Harper Peachester

Following last week’s letter to the editor about one unhappy customer’s experience with poor Telstra mobile reception in Glass House, our office has been inundated with complaints from other unhappy customers. Here’s a selection of what some of our readers had to say.

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I have noticed my Telstra phone reception is not as good lately. Texts are not sending the first time and it breaks up easily as I only get one bar, or no bars at times.

Rod Jobe, Beerwah We are just on the Landsborough side of Australia zoo and have had problems with our signal strength for the last few weeks too. As I have typed this email my signal went from nothing to full!! We have always had an excellent signal until recently.

Ann Goodrich, Beerwah I live on the east side of Steve Irwin Way in Landsborough and we have been having problems with our mobile phone coverage but also with wireless Internet access with Bigpond. I have been through the usual channels, being given reference numbers, case managers and at least I have had calls from Telstra asking the exact nature of the problem. In desperation I have been to the ombudsman requesting help, to be told that if I haven't heard anything in 10 days to contact them again. At least I was given a contact name and reference number. Within 24 hours I began getting these calls from Telstra. I still have problems, having to travel to Beerwah or Nambour (to contact Centrelink) to get coverage and to retrieve emails.

A great number of neighbours are also experiencing the same problems. I tried to ring from the two public phones in Landsborough, both were out of action.

This is to let people know that these problems have been going on for some three to four weeks. It is becoming a health hazard as I have a mother and mother-in-law who are both very ill and I can get no calls from or about them. With any luck, more people will write in and we can get some action.

Another disgruntled phone user, Landsborough Reception for all mobiles used at this address (no matter which carrier), is bad. Often the call will simply drop out. Conversations with Telstra staff at the Telstra Shop provided no solution, other than to steer me in the direction of a ‘blue tick’ phone. A non blue tick phone e.g. an iPhone, has no reception. This situation requires me to keep my house phone in use, which is costly when I need to call mobile numbers which are covered by my mobile plan, but expensive on this phone. Getting the message through to anyone that cares in Telstra is impossible. Naturally, changing carriers is not the answer. Our only hope as consumers is a collective demand. I commend you for your initiative. Let’s hope that deep in the heart of Telstra there is a tiny glow of compassion!

Barry Pietsch, Glass House Mountains

My advice

In response to ‘Unhappy Customer’ in GCNews Wednesday, March 14 regarding Telstra`s poor mobile coverage I would like to add the following.

‘Unhappy Customer’ advises people to call Telstra`s 13 number to complain, however I find that both costly and fairly useless really.

Everyone would be better off calling Telstra on 1800 816 025 and make their complaint direct to their customer complaints section and they can also log a complaint online at http://www.telstra. com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/coveragefeedback/ I also urge fellow ‘Unhappy Customers’ to lodge a complaint with the TIO (Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman ) online at https://www.tio. com.au/making-a-complaint/submit-a-complaint Having received credits on my account for over $1,000 I am confident others can do this too and then Telstra might do something to give their loyal customers a reliable cellular service.

Bradley Montgomery Beerwah Secondhand Keep your correspondence coming and watch this space for an official comment from Telstra in relation to this issue. www.gcnews.com.au

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HOW TO SAVE A DEPOST FOR YOUR FIRST HOME Smartline Personal Mortgage Adviser, Teresa Harrison, provides her tips on how to save a deposit for your first home.

The best ways to save for a deposit fast will vary widely depending on your specific circumstances.

A key for many people is personal budgeting. To save for a deposit quickly, many people find the most effective thing is to work out a personal or household budget, which includes nominating a set amount for savings each week or fortnight. www.gcnews.com.au

The secret to budgeting is to be honest with yourself.

Do not set unrealistic limits or else you will blow your budget every week. If you blow your budget, don’t lose heart. Take a deep breath, set a new budget, and start again.

Other creative ways to save for a deposit will depend on your individual circumstances but you might consider the following.

• Stop paying rent and move in with parents or family for a year.

• Open a savings account where you cannot access

the funds using ATMs or EFTPOS. This can help reduce impulse spending of your hard earned savings.

• Set up an automatic transfer on your pay day into your savings account so you do not even see your savings and are therefore not tempted to spend them.

If you are a dual-income household and are lucky enough to be able to do it, use one wage for living expenses, and the other for your savings.

Little things can also make a big difference. If you buy your lunch every day, try

taking it from home or if you enjoy eating out at restaurants once a week, try cutting it back to once a fortnight.

The difference to your savings over a year can be much more than you may think.

Get help from the start. Teresa Harrison’s professional help will make the process easier.

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Glasshouse small acreage – in town and amongst the mountains

Beerwah AUCTION

MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION AUCTION 14 APRIL 2012, 2PM 19 Crittenden Road, Glass House Mountains OPEN FOR INSPECTION Every Wednesday from 4.30 to 5.30pm and Every Saturday from 1.00 to 2.00pm

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It doesn’t get better than this – living amongst the magnificent Glasshouse Mountains and the convenience of an edge of town location, set against the backdrop of Mt Ngun Ngun and national park. We probably won’t see another location opportunity like this, as it took nearly four years of negotiating with council to finally get approved for this magnificent ‘green setting’ oasis.

This very special limited release ticks a lot of boxes, beautiful ‘green’ setting; quiet cul-de-sac location; kids have easy access for Primary School via bikeway; mountain and National Park adjoining; plus town water and underground power. Very, very special.

Simple covenants protect your investment, while allowing a large detached shed; and sensible fencing.

Land sizes range from 2000m2 to 4000m2, prices range from $245,000 to $270,000.

The town of Glasshouse Mountains has a good range of shopping; a choice of childcare centres and is on the main rail line to Brisbane with commuting times of just over one hour.

Your family can discover the many Glasshouse bush tracks, climb mountains or just laze around listening to cool breezes rustle the leaves of the tall gum trees.

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“For retirees wanting to buy into a quality village, we have put together an opportunity that lets them trade their house to purchase a Villa of their choice at Twin Cedars and receive up to $100,000 in cash for the difference between their house value and the Villa price,” said Karen Baele, Sales Manager at Twin Cedars. “It’s a win-win for both parties.”

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Pensioner Discounts

0439 247 266 BSA # 1132000 / L004114

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Antennas / TV

Need a new antenna? There's a Jim's Antenna owner in Glasshouse. Call for a free quote today.

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BEERWAH ELECTRONICS PH: 5494 0466

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

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

7 Days Government Endorsed Antenna Installer

• TV, DVD, VCR Tuning • Home Theatre Setups • Satellite Installations • Set Top Boxes

Quality TV Antennas Digital TV for Dummies TV Tuning, Wall mounting, Extra TV, Phone & Data outlets Satellite TV, VAST, Christian TV

5494 0747 We make your television viewing a pleasure

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Jeff & Ann Ross

Mobile: 0429 960 300

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Mob: 0432 215 628 Ph: 5494 1222 Fax: 5494 1224

Email: ja_ross@optusnet.com.au

11 DYER STREET, LANDSBOROUGH

YOUR SERVICE & MUFFLER SOLUTION

• A Grade Mechanic Lic. No. 6342

• Mechanical Repairs

• Warranty Servicing, RWC, clutches & brakes • Electronic code scanning

trucks cars earthmoving trailers

TNT MOBILE MECHANICAL Honest, Reliable Mechanical Repairs & Servicing

Terry Vost

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ALL AREAS 0407 146 626

0434 090 197

www.skinnersautoelectrical.com.au

Bathroom

&

LEAKING SHOWERS RESEAL • REGROUT • WATERPROOF NO TILES REMOVED

Tyre Sales & Repairs Full Mechanical Service & Repairs Quality wheel alignments (on the latest equipment) R.W.C. on Cars & 4WD Log Book Service All brake & suspension work Windscreens AC Servicing

 Qld Company Lastest Technology Professional Technicians

SHOWERFIX Bricklayers

52 52 Peachester Peachester Rd Rd BEERWAH BEERWAH

5494 0944

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Rapid Brick & Block Laying

Reliable & Professional Tradesman For all aspects of brick & block laying

Rendering, Paving & Concreting

0422 580 178 BSA 1182661

Where we specialise in customers not just cars

BRICKLAYING - BOB KENNEDY

Top Quality Servicing & Repairs on all cars & 4WD

• Brake & Clutch Repairs • Wheel alignments • Log Book Servicing • Front End Repairs • RWC Inspection Station

5494 6658 - 0418 151 231 ALL BRICK AND BLOCKWORK RETAINING WALLS - FIREPLACES - BIG/SMALL JOBS

FREE COURTESY CAR NOW AVAILABLE

Shed 8/47, Beerwah Pde Beerwah

5494 0000

25 YEARS STRONG &

5492 9321

www.showerfix.com.au

SHOWERFIX offer a full range of waterproofing services for showers, vanities & bath surrounds QBSA 1086283 SUNSHINE COAST COMAPANY

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ABN 40450476515

Full logbook servicing Roadworthy certificates Aircon repairs & servicing Brakes, clutches & all mechanical repairs

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Visit our website: www.glendonair.com

Ph: 5496 0300

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Ph: 0422 864 744

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INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL / DOMESTIC  30 Years Experience in Trade  Tradesman not Salesman  First Class Workmanship  5 Year Warranty on Installation

QBSA 1127008

Service Workshop

Automotive

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Airconditioning

Buyers independent Group Australia (BIGA), have access to all the top brands with pricing structures set in place to remain competitive in the industry.

Landsborough Bathroom and Plumbing Solutions’ priority is to provide customers with the highest level of service, including one-on-one consultancy for a renovation or building, advice for products suitable for different applications, and after sales service if required.

Landsborough Bathroom and Plumbing Solutions located at 26 Tytherleigh Avenue, Landsborough can deliver anytime within business hours which are Monday to Friday 6.00am to 4.30pm, Saturday 7.00am to 11.00 am, (Closed Sundays and Public holidays). Contact Terry or Marion on 5439 9368.

STILL GROWING

License No 71591

Landsborough Bathroom and Plumbing Solutions, owned and operated by Terry and Marion Graham offers an extensive range of plumbing and bathroom fittings to service plumbers, builders, cabinetmakers, landscapers and home maintenance products. With a large range of stock held on site, they can provide an efficient delivery service within the Sunshine Coast hinterland area.

“Our showroom benefits our customers if they need new taps, toilets, vanity units etc, as they can come in to see, touch and feel the products. If we don't have a particular item in stock, we can order it in for you,” explain Terry and Marion.

With 25 years combined experience in the plumbing supply industry they have specialised knowledge, and as part of the

BSA-licensed contractors must state their name and BSA licence number in all advertisements for building work.

Unlicensed contractors must state in their advertisements the value of work they can legally perform without a BSA licence which will never be more than $3,300.

Electricians and earthmovers are exempt from these requirements. Check the licence history of BSA-licensed contractors by performing a FREE Online Licence Search at www.bsa.qld.gov.au or calling BSA on 1300 BSA BSA.

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A to Z of Trades and Services

KITCHEN & APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS

Builders / Carpenters WATER WISE HOUSEWASHING

Phone (07) 5494 0522 BSA Lic. No.: 11081523

Bathrooms Timber Decks Pergolas

Insurance Repairs Small Jobs Welcome BSA Lic # 1018329

FREE CALL 1800 281 521

Bench top & door replacements Vanities Full range of colours & designs Modifications & repairs

Computing

total microsystems

0432 748 398

CALL YOUR LOCAL BUILDER

computer sales.repairs.support

COMPUTERS

QBSA 1155593

M 0417 045 062

E dean@redbuilding.net.au www.redbuilding.net.au

BSA Lic 1129044

Est 1982

Carpenter

Dean Parry

Director

All carpentry work M 0417 045 062 RenovationsExtensions T (07) 5494 7117 F (07) 5494 7543 Decks – Home Maintenance

Custom made Kitchens, Vanities, Furniture & more P 5496 1807 Alf Kwarcianyi F 5496 3217 M 0408 154 386

ABN 60 627 360 193 ACN 131 206 089 BSA Lic. #1018329

30 years experience ABN 83 401 533 473 Gold Lic No. 514088

E redbuilding@bigpond.com A 88 King Rd, Mooloolah QLD 4553

Ph: Saun 0424 550 057

alf@akcabinets.com.au www.akcabinets.com.au

Carpet Cleaning

Sam 0423 521 429 or Cam 0401 074 094 ch.sr.carpentry@gmail.com

Family Owned and Operated

EEotes FR Qu

QBSA lic no. 24547

Cabinetmakers

SPECIAL RATES FOR LOCALS

ABN 83 143 913 259 BSA Lic No. 49425

Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083 New Installations & Renovations

Ph 5439 0108 Fax 5439 0109

2/28 Biondi Crescent Beerwah Qld 4519 Email: knmkitchens@iinet.net.au

Joinery & Shopfitters Over 35 years professional experience

Office and Showroom Unit 1, Lot 28 Biondi Crescent, Beerwah

QBSA 24630

5494 6500

T0588

CUT & EDGE SERVICE AVAILABLE

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• Kitchens • Vanity • Laundry •TV Units • Robes • Appliances • Organised sub trades

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• Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Cars • Lounge Suites (Fabric and Leather) • Stain Removal, Tile & Grout Cleaning • Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Protection • Concrete Paths, Patios & Driveways

5499 9926

SALES / REPAIRS / SUPPORT For Home & Business Fully equipped workshop Acer Authorised Service Provider Home & Business Callouts Available

Shop 2, 5 Peachester Road, Beerwah www.totalmicrosystems.com.au

Phone 5494 0398

MOOLOOLAH COMPUTERS Home & Business Sales & Service Website & Hosting

PH: GUS GILLESPIE 0405 125 663

Call Brad & Kaylene Hale, your local carpet cleaning professionals

T0022

• Renovations • Extensions • Bathrooms & Carpentry Work

Hale Carpet Cleaning

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

Argh! Stupid Computer!

PC Solutions & Tuition will fix it! At your door, no callout fees, all areas. Local Technician. Competitve rates.

Phone 1300 721 117 www.pcsol.com.au

ACCREDITED CARPET CLEANERS Steam Cleaning

$75

3 -5 Average Rooms

Extra rooms $10 each

You book your carpets: FREE: sanatizing and deodorising $25 basic internal pest control* FULLY INSURED $25 internal flea control* * with carpet clean ALL WORK GUARANTEED FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED

FREE CALL 1800 281 521 Cleaning VINYL FLOOR CLEANING SPECIALIST

STRIP, SEAL, POLISH, SPRAY-BUFF

Phone Allen Thomas

Concreting Phillip Short Concrete

PLAIN • STENCIL • EXPOSED AGG. STAMPED • COVERCRETE Driveways - Paths - Patios - Slabs Quality Work at Competitive Rates

0412 234 240

(AH) 5494 6302

• Stenciling • Covacrete • Stamped • Exposed Concrete • House slabs • and resealing ROBERT TREVISAN

T0025

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL!

Specialising in low pressure hand washing

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

5494 6794 or 0412 060 184

New Homes Extensions Renovations

Queenslander Specialists

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

Unit 1 & 2, 5 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

Gold Card No.: 24113

NEED A QUALITY BUILDER? THINKING OF RENOVATING?

Minimum Water Usage

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Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience

20% OFF all bond cleans

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of prestige and quality homes, extension and renovations

Kitchen & Bathroom Appliances Flat Pack Kitchens

T0030

CHRIS HALL BUILDERS

PHONE: 0407 754 208

Mobile: 0417 781 167 Phone: 5496 9851

Talkin' trades Has your business been featured in our 'talkin' trades' yet? Give us a call on 5438 7445 and we can offer you a free write up in this section, (conditions apply)

“All Aspects of Concreting”

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

25 YEARS STRONG &

STILL GROWING

MARCH 21 2012 |

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Fencing Q.B.S.A. Lic No. 1130199

Electricians

BRAND MOWING SERVICE

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

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

Electrical Services Electrical Services ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTD Installations Installations, Repairs Servicing and Air Conditioning Repairs, Servicing Installations, Servicing Domestic . Owner Builders . Repairs, Commercial . Rural . Industrial Domestic • Commercial • Rural • Industrial

ABN 89 058 455 025

Lic. No. 70875

T0389

Domestic, Commercial, Phone & Data, Intercoms & Gates Solar-Grid - Connect, Design, Install

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536

Garden Maintenance

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Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

Wynne’s

All Aspects of Electrical Contracting Beerwah & Surrounding areas Prompt Reliable Service No Job Too Big or Too Small

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282

Mays Mowing Service Garden Clean ups Gutter Cleaning Whipper Snipping Pruning

Electrical

5413 2500

Call Greg Small ph 5494 9199 mob 0404 903 801

Prompt, friendly service

www.gregsmallelectrical.com.au greg@gregsmallelectrical.com.au Peachester, Qld 4519 ABN 94 093 314 882 Lic no 69975

Engineering & Welding STUART McLEOD MOBILE WELDING For all your on-site fabrication & welding needs.

Workshop facilities: 19 Tallawong Close, Beerwah

Ph/Fax: 5494 1606 Mob: 0409 491 938 Phone 5438 7445 to advertise your business 26 |

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MOOLOOLAH VALLEY SLASHING

2 William St Kilcoy

0438 308 513 - 5494 9183

LAWN MOWING - RIDE ON MOWING - WHIPPER SNIPPING PRIVATE - COMMERCIAL - BODY CORPORATE

Garden Clean Ups & Maintenance

GARAGES - SHEDS FREE Roof Insulation With Every Shed Or Garage Purchased while stocks last, conditions apply Ph (07) 5497 2615

Call for a Free quote

0409 590 802

For all your electrical needs

Weed Problems?

ACREAGE, HOUSE BLOCKS, WINTER WEEDS, BLUE TOP & CHICKWEED

TO496

Ceiling Fans Power points Renovations Switchboards Commercial fitouts Sheds

Large or small. Experienced Local Operator

Phone Michael 0447 341 241

BSA Licence no 60108

Kev’s Mowing

Give us a go! No Job is Too Small Lighting New Homes Pumps

MOWING & ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Garages / Sheds

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

41 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra

Mick

0418 935 162

Mowing with Zero Turn - Quick & Efficient Phone Len 0419 732 364

Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

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5496 9270

& MOWING

www.jimsmowing.net

Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer Ceiling Fans Lighting Air Conditioners

0418 935 164

* Mowing * Rubbish removals * Pruning * Garden cleanups * Ride on work * Gutters cleaned

Zedmere Pty Ltd

Phone

Tina

Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured

Ph Greg on 0418 741 145 or 5412 1425

Domestic · Commercial · Industrial · Rural

House Yards Small Acreage Horticulture Advice

www.firstcallfencing.com.au

Domestic, Commercial, Owner Builder, Rural & Industrial

Lic 69821

Lic # 5582

ELECTRICIAN

Call Gary: 0414 713 491

T0322

your local licensed contractor

NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

For all your mowing/ride on & garden needs

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

Ph 5492 9502 Mob: 0409 549 295

Est. since 1983

LAWN & GARDEN CARE

T0047

* Installation * Air Conditioning * Split Systems

Phone 5494 8900

• Same Day Response • Gold Medal Service • Fully insured

T0392

ALL DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

FIRST CALL FENCING

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Lic No 67745

Fully insured

5494 0884 Mobile: 0409 342 877 Phone David

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

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Adam: Glasshouse Mtns Adam: Glasshouse Office: 5493 0054Mtns

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Jim: Beerwah

ABN: 87689905895

Local

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

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

Quality & Promptness Assured Ride on Mowing ~ Lawn Mowing Pruning ~ Garden Maintenance T0329

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Lic.4551 and Insured

0407 575 667

Lawn andand Property Lawn Property

Maintenance Maintenance

•Acreage/General Mowing •Edges and Hedges nts cou • Rubbish Removal Pensioner Dis ts Spraying •Rubbish Removal • rAcreage/Yard Weed un o c is D Big ione b Too PeJons • Handyman Service No •Acreage/Yard Weed Spraying !!! all Sm Or Too g Bi o •Handyman Service To b Jo No0430 517 211 or 07 54390131 Ph: !!

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Ph: 0430 517 211 or 07 54390131

HORTICULTURAL SERVICES

• Lawn mowing • Gardening & maintenance • Ride on mowing • Pressure cleaning Craig - Ph: 0416 204 301

Fully insured

www.kamconstructions.com.au

Gas

KLM LP Gas Suppliers

5493 0493

L P G A S

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Maree on 0488 444 525

or 5438 7445

email: advertising@gcnews.com.au

www.gcnews.com.au

Plant & Machinery

STEVE GASTALDIN

BOROUG ND S H LA SCREENS

New Work Repaints Roofs Driveways Pressure Cleaning

PAINTERS

&

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SECURITY ►SECURITY & INSECT SCREENS ►GLASS ►BLINDS ►AWNINGS SHOWROOM AND FACTORY 4 Railway Street, Landsborough ph 07 5494 8748 fax 07 5494 8858

FIRST

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

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Professional Painting

• Tiling • Painting • No Job too small

A/H:

ANDREW 0423 107 716

BRESLIN PAINTING

LL E CAAV D

BSA 49885

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

GARDEN FEATURES

GRAHAM RENWICK

Builder & Stone Mason QBSA License No. 77177. Est 1981

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING Quality Workmanship

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

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

Marine Services

Termites:

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

0404 479 187 or 5494 9336

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY PEST CONTROL

• TERMITE TREATMENTS • TERMITE BARRIERS • PRE-PURCHASE PEST & BUILDING REPORTS • THERMAL IMAGING • COCKROACHES • SPIDERS • ANTS 0407 439 526

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John Annakin

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

MTS

EXCAVATIONS 6 Ton Excavator, 2mt wide, all buckets Ripper, Augers & 600mm 4 in 1 bucket grab

BSA NO. 1011255

07 5493 0440

PO BOX 257 Beerwah 4519

LOCALS

email: ba_earthmovers@dodo.com.au

BOBCAT & EXCAVATOR HIRE

For reliable service call Vern ........

ALL AREAS

SUPPORTING

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 Fax: 5497 4840

reticulation

We give you a warranty on our work.

Lic No. PMT-0-11432

frogonthehop@bigpond.com

T0120

BSA: 106 8977 LIC: PMT-0-11572

a/h: 5494 0830

0419 704 408

5494 8913

bobcat, excavator & tipper hire

Fully Licensed and Insured

Ph: 0418 204 159

*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping

B&A Earthmovers

Cost Effective Local Business Est. Since 1996

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS &

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

D & M Britton - Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough

HINTERLAND PEST CONTROL

ATER FEATURES

POSI-TRACK SLASHING & EARTHWORKS

Works where others can’t and loves Lantana!

Pest Control

BEERWAH •W

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(07) 5493 0012

FREE QUOTES

5494 1861 • 0418 883 436

Landscaping

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Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002

New Work & Repaints • Airless Spraying

Phone George 0487 424 223

Fast Friendly Professional Service. 20yrs Experience

• Pre- purchase Inspections • Annual Termite Inspections • Termite Management Systems • Termite Treatments • General Pest management Cockroaches • Ants • Spiders • Silverfish • Fleas • Bed Bugs E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com PO Box. 257 Beerwah 4519 FULLY BSA 1189580 INSURED

Dam cleanouts/building Yard tidy-ups Post Holes Clearing Roads Slab preps 7 Days a week

Call Mitch 0412 795 377 Email: mts.excavations@hotmail.com

TO570

LOCALS

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

Local Tradesman with 20 years Experience

TO509

Maintenance Tradesman 40 Years Experience

E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com

•Track Machine

ABN 79 347 449 750

Home Maintenance

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

OW N E R O P E R ATO R

All Aspects of Painting Sunshine Coast including all Hinterland areas

Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

• Carpentry & Joinery • Minor Cabinet Making • Plastering

Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire

• Decks • House & Roof Washing PAINTING Do It Right Davie McIntyre Choose Brush Rite Painting 0420 662 811 / 5496 9540 Glass House Mountains

All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393

This size advert could cost you from $20.25 per week or $21.25 in spot colour

cond. apply

ALL MAINTENANCE

FREE QUOTES

Licensed Operator

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Rick’s

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Handyman Services

• New Work • House Repaints • Roof Repaints

TO310

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BSA Lic: L 1117342

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

Supporting Environmentally Friendly Paint QBSA 1192667

• Home • Shop • Office • 7 Days •

Local Knowledge 21 Years Experience

BOBCAT EXCAVATOR HIRE

• Tilt Bucket • 3 ton Excavator • Laser Levelling • Trencher • Post Hole Borer • Pallet Forks • Auger 250 • 350 • 450 • 600mm Plant Auger Lindeman Road • Rotary Flail/Grass Mulcher/Cutter • 8 ton Tipper Truck BEERWAH AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Ph: 5494 0056 • Mobile: 0408 192 814

0407 946 061

LOW COST GLASS REPLACEMENT

Shane Schultz

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Glass & Security

QBSA 1091741

Painters

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A to Z of Trades and Services

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CIVIL WORKS DRIVEWAYS POST HOLES

SLAB PREPS TURF PREPS SOIL DELIVERY

Australia Wide * Containers New & Used - All Sizes and Types * Container Offices & Living Units * Container Delivery & Relocations YARD LOCATION 827 Beerburrum Road Caboolture Shire

Servicing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

council approved

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

Plumbers Allan Koschel Plumbing Service

Ph: 07 5432 8374 or Mob: 0433 189 561

Mobile: 0407 727 645

PO Box 316 Glasshouse Mtns 4518

T0092

Lic. No. 13217

T0081

Landsborough

Plumber, Drainer and Gas Fitter

Ph: (07) 5493 0625

SALES - HIRE - ONSITE STORAGE

Septic Services EPA Licensed

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Q.B.S.A. No. 76388

AUSTRALIAN CONTAINER UNITS

A “Proper Job” Guaranteed

Tiling

5494 1794

0407 748 083

Glasshouse Tiling

For all of your liquid and general waste needs

T0082

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

TREVOR SANDERSON

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

Experienced in all aspects of tiling

Free fast quote

SPECIAL - Blocked Drains ½ Price Free Quotes Phone W & LA King Plumbing

FREE QUOTES – RENOVATIONS – REPAIRS NEW HOMES – CERAMIC – PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE BSA 1201973

CUSTOM BUILT TOOLBOXES • General fabrication • Stainless Steel Benches

T0437

CREATIVE SHEET METAL

Plumbing Supplies

Tree Services

1/15 Free Street, Beerwah Ph 5439 0816 or 0413 050 578

Slashing MOOLOOLAH VALLEY SLASHING

26 Tytherleigh Avenue Landsborough

For a quote call Len 0419 732 364 or 5494 0484

5439 9368

PHONE JAREN 5439 0764

Roofing & Guttering

T0089

Refrigeration

I. & M. TREE LOPPING ~ & PRUNING ~

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

* Blocks * Acreage * Firebreaks * Weed Spraying

LL E CAAV 0095 T D

David Lowden Tree Services

POSI-TRACK SLASHING

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

50hp, Rubber tracks, 6ft slasher, Free quotes frogonthehop@bigpond.com

0419 704 408

5494 8913

Tarzan the Tree Specialist

ACREAGE SLASHING FREE QUOTES

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

T0103

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• Yes – We Deliver All Areas • Comprehensive Range of Plumbing Supplies • Experienced Showroom Consultancy • Mon-Fri 6.00am-4.30pm & Sat 7.00am-11.00am

* All major brands * Supply & Fit

Phone Brendan 0447 310 331

Contact Troy

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

Reduces Heat and Noise

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

Glasshouse Country News For all your advertising needs please call Maree on 0488 444 525 or 5438 7445 Email: advertising@gcnews.com.au

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• • • • • •

ROOFING TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS

After hours: (07) 5494 7548

A local working for locals

Brent Thomas 0438 236 934 infinitytile@hotmail.com

Sheetmetal

Lic’d Plumber & Drainer QBSA 77755

FRIDGE DOOR SEALS

Brian Dudin 0438 623 523

BSA Licenced: 1101772

0419 659 709 or 5492 9229

Paul

BSA: 1052255

FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL 0417 958 944 > Septic tank / grease trap cleaning - EPA approved > Holding / grey water tanks and bio-cycle pump outs > Waste oil collections (free service) > General waste removal and skip bin hire

Call us now 0408 220 659

ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS

T0356

0427 088 699

Restore & Paint Rather Than Replace  Tin, Tiled, Asbestos Specialists  Heat Reflective Paint - 10 Yr Warranty  Repairs, High Pressure Clean  Fully Licenced & Insured 0411 034 444 or 5494 1223

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Dan

Storage

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Plant & Machinery cont.

IMPACT ROOF RESTORATION

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A to Z of Trades and Services

customtreeservices@yahoo.com

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A to Z of Trades and Services

Tyres

Turf Supplies

Tree services cont.

Phone: 5493 7954 Mobile: 0414 819 111

T0100

ABN 23 084 520 507

Ph 5494 8883

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Glasshouse Country Bromeliad Society Inc. Contributed by Bob McLean Phone: 0427 606 240 This time we will have a look at the bromeliad Billbergia genus.

The billbergia was named after Gustave Billbergia, a Swedish botanist.

Billbergias are native to eastern Brazil, Mexico and Central America in the main, but have been found in Peru and Argentina. There are over 50 recognised species, and several 100 registered hybrids.

Billbergias are naturally epiphytic, but will happily grow in the ground and will quickly develop in to large clumps within a few years.

They are often a common sight in shady corners in many older sub-tropical/ tropical gardens. Many billbergias though, will grow best under much more light.

They also need to be ‘starved’ of nutrient if you wish to bring out the best colour in the coloured-leaved billbergias (if you fertilise billbergias as you would with other bromeliads, then their leaves will become ‘lanky’ and green).

Billbergias often have beautiful, but short-lived (seven to 14 days) inflorescences. Consequently, many people concentrate on growing the coloured-leaved billbergias.

The Billbergia amoena ‘Red form’ (pictured) is a fairly large and attractive billbergia with pink and spotted cream leaves when grown in good light.

The upright flower spikes have vivid pink bracts and green flowers with bright blue tips. It is very prolific and can cover larger areas quickly via its underground stolons. When grown in a pot it will soon outgrow the pot with the fine roots attaching to the outside of the pot to support the new growth, as would occur when growing in a tree.

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The Billbergia amoena ‘Red’ has glorious glossy red leaves. The new pups arise from relatively long stolons and often grow much higher than the parent plant.

This unusual characteristic means it can grow as a climber.

The flower spikes are pendulous, sometimes hanging below the base of the plant and are usually very glamorous.

You will be able to see more beautiful bromeliads at the 2012 Sustainability & Garden Expo on May 27.

The next meeting of the Society will be held at James Drake 99 Dixon Avenue, Maleny on April 1 at 2.00 pm. Please bring your own cup for afternoon tea and a chair, everything else will be provided.

N.B. This property is a Smoke Free Zone. For more information contact: Margaret McLean (Secretary) on 5496 9601.

When having the right plants for your garden really matters... then engaging a landscaping team with qualified horticulturalists and loads of local experience is the way to go.

You end up with a garden filled with plants you love, chosen for their ability to thrive in your area, giving you the luxury of enjoying your dream garden. To find out how Tohm and the team at Amber Leaf Landscaping can deliver just what you’re looking for, visit our website or give us a call.

Native Finger Lime Citrus australasica When it comes to bush tucker, the Finger Lime is king. The stunning finger shaped fruits which turn a purple/pink or green when ripe, contain pulp that when eaten explode with a delightful lime taste in your mouth. This plant is very sought after and is regarded as a delicacy in dining restaurants. The Finger Lime can be grown as a fruit tree in the ground, is long lived in a pot or can be included in a mixed rainforest planting. It grows approximately 4 to 6m and prefers a full sun to semi shaded position with good drainage. It also produces a lovely fragrant white flower and its dense spiky foliage provides shelter for small native birds. It is quite slow if grown from seed, but grafted varieties such as ‘Rainforest Pearl’ fruit within 12 months. We currently have grafted Finger Limes in stock so if you are interested, get in quick!

If you would like more information on this tree or any other native plants drop in and see Simon or Melissa at Go Green Rainforest Nursery, 2620 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview. Phone 5494 5980.

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Community Notices New Church at Mooloolah - Mooloolah Local Assembly Church We are a new church meeting in the Mooloolah Community Hall on Sunday mornings at 10.00am.

All are welcome to come join us in song – prayer and fellowship afterwards. We sing our hymns to piano accordion at present and have a piano organ available for anyone whom may wish to come and play also. We would love to start Sunday school for children if enough families are interested.

Please feel free to enquire to John on 0412 098 723 or Jeffrey on 0431 983 007 or email jpgadenne@ bigpond.com Come worship with us in Prayer Preaching and Song in Spirit and Truth. Hope to meet new friends this Sunday.

Glasshouse Country RSL Raffle results for March 9 Lucky door: 85D blue heart - Elaine Chapman Meat tray: 76B green club - Steve Fruit tray: 67A yellow dot - Linda Veggie tray: 29A black club - John Nesbitt

Glass House Mountains Community Hall Inc The winner of our fruit and veggie raffle was K Batts of Glass House Mountains ticket 93B green.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued support.

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Dateclaimer – Festival of Fun! Glass House Mountains State School Festival of Fun, Sunday, August 26, 10.00am - 5.00pm. A day of country fun with rides, stalls and entertainment.

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The Mooloolah Valley Slimmers meet at 9.00am every Thursday morning at the Mooloolah Public Hall, Bray Road, Mooloolah. We encourage members to attain their goal weight by providing incentives as well as running various competitions to add variety to the meetings and encourage member participation. Each meeting we discuss a range of ideas from healthy eating to incorporating more exercise in our daily routine as well as new items on the market that may help (or hinder) weight control. The first meeting of the month we give our awards and host a morning tea provided by members, other week s of the month we have a variety of other activities such as guest speakers, product information sessions and much more.

For more information contact Bev on 5494 7793.

The Mooloolah Community Centre Op Shop is now open on Saturday mornings from 9.00am 1.00pm. Come in and check out our awesome specials on good quality clothes and bric-a-brac.

We are currently having our end of season summer stock sell out – most items of clothing from 50 cents to $2.00. Our other great specials are ladies tops, five for $2.00, all kids clothing 10 - 20 cents each. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9.00am - 1.00pm. We have a large selection of books, super shoes, good quality clothes, records, cd’s, household items and unusual bric-a-brac. Drop in for a browse and have a real op shop experience.

New stock arriving weekly.

46 Bray Road, Mooloolah phone 5494 7822.

Receive one hour of FREE assisted local and worldwide family history research at Caboolture Family History Research Group Inc. Located within Caboolture Historical Village, 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture where entry is free to our premises for this special offer. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 9.00 am - 2.30 pm. Phone 5428 2018 or email us at cfhrg55@bigpond.com.

All enquiries are welcome. Offer valid until April 30.

Pottery Classes

Pottery classes available Mondays and Tuesdays between 9.00 am – 1.00pm. Classes are $10.00 per day and held at the ‘Village Pottery’ located within the Caboolture Historical Village, 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture. For all enquiries, phone Caboolture Historical Potters Inc 5498 9933 or President Danny O’Brien on 0409 057 436 / 5495 3304 email: chvpotters@gmail.com. Open seven days from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

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Invites you to our Sunday services at 9.00am Enquiries phone 5494 6354 GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Beerwah (Peachester Road) 9.00am Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866 Local contact Br. John 5439 9130 30

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The Maleny Theosophy Study Group will meet at 1.30pm on Monday, March 26, in the Veranda Room of the Maleny Community Centre. Francois Billy will present Understanding God: exploring questions such as where does God come from?

Why do we believe in God? And why do we have to sacrifice so much in his name? A gold coin donation is appreciated. Visit tinyurl.com/tsmaleny for more info or phone Jenny on 5494 3664. All welcome.

Saturday 6pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah 5493 0967 Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough 5494 8896 Sunday 5.30pm: Mooloolah Hall, Bray Rd 5494 7240

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Perhaps we can help? Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Glasshouse Mountains Neighbourhood Centre in Reid Street, twice weekly. Meetings are confidential, free to attend, open to the public, and non obligatory. Just turn up on Sundays 6.30pm or on Thursdays 7.30pm. For further details please contact Troy 0423 959 603 or Jed 0437 475 448.

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Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship

Do you remember when they played Steve Irwin tributes on TV back in 2006; all the celebrities and friends of Steve commented on how real he was?

They talked about how he was the same in private as he was in the public eye. Why was that such a big deal for people?

When it comes to our opinion of others, something that always seems to come up is deciding whether someone is ‘fair dinkum’ or not. I believe that we often make judgments as to whether someone is the real deal or a bit of a fake.

The word that comes to mind with all this is ‘integrity’. Collins Australian Dictionary defines

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integrity as ‘honesty, soundness, wholeness’.

The bible often talks about the importance and benefits of living with integrity. Proverbs 10:9 says ‘Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.’

I think integrity is applicable for all areas of our lives: in our relationships, how we work, the way we deal with our finances, doing our taxes, selling a car or a house, or running a business. Colossians 3:22 talks about integrity in the workplace… ‘Slaves, you must always obey your earthly masters. Try to please them at all times, and not just when you think they are watching. Honor the Lord and serve your masters with your whole heart.’

We all know the disappointment and hurt that is caused when someone turns out to be a liar or a fake; yet we trust those who prove themselves to be faithful and true through life’s ups and downs.

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Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Building - Sun 4.30pm

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A Wesleyan Methodist Church

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Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah 8.30am - Sunday Worship & Youth Program 10.30am - Peachester UC 1st & 3rd Sun Phone: 5494 6187 All Welcome!

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Starting Up in Mooloolah Valley With a Community Heart Faithrocks Christian Centre in Maroochydore, and members from the Mooloolah Valley Community are starting a Church Service in Mooloolah Valley.

Anyone interested in becoming involved or who may simply have interest in attending this Church Service are welcome to attend an initial meeting on Sunday, April 15, at 3.00pm.

For details contact Jane on 5492 9265. All Welcome www.gcnews.com.au

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Glasshouse Mountains Touch Grand Final night was held last Saturday, March 17.

Despite the need for flippers in the ‘trying’ conditions, the event was very well attended with some exciting wet weather touch on display. Congratulations to all the teams that made it to the finals, all games were very close with only a couple of points separating each team on the night.

The evening began at 6.30pm with ‘B’ and ‘C’ Grade teams taking the fields. The ‘C’ grade final was played between ‘Just Fake It’ and ‘The Bush Pigs’ with the Bush Pigs victorious in a tight game winning five points to four. Female and Male Best and Fairest for ‘C’ grade this season was Sam Orchard and Nathan Adams.

The ‘B’ Grade final was also a very close game between the Antz and Willgur. In the pouring rain, ball handling was the key with Willgur unlucky not to force a ‘drop off’ coming runner up to the Antz four points to three. Best and Fairest for the ‘B’ grade competition were Elena Parkyn and Jarrad Doonan.

In the interval before the ‘A Grade final the club ran the inaugural ‘Sprint King and Queen’ event where the fastest players in the competition faced off in a 60m race. Sprint Queen Race was extremely close calling for photo finish technology next season, with Alicia Evans taking out the

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event and Jack Hooper the Sprint King in a much clearer result.

Again the ‘A’ Grade final was tight but with only five players the ‘Dragon Slayers’ were unable to hold out ‘Tradies and Ladies’ eight points to five.

These two teams have had a very close rivalry all season and it was a great display of touch football to finish the season. Best and Fairest for ‘A’ Grade were Mellissa Evans and Anthony Palmer.

Both these teams will be travelling to Witta next Friday night to contest the winners and runners up of the Maleny-Witta competitions in the Hinterland Challenge and Hinterland Cup to decide the best team between the two competitions. The games start at 6.30pm so make the effort to come up in what will be a great night of touch football.

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Glasshouse Country Bowls Club Contributed by Dennis Hume

Bowls Super Challenge competition has now ended. Glasshouse Gliders team had the following results.

On Saturday, March 10 Division 7 played Palmwoods and the men won three games to two, the ladies won one game each. Glasshouse ladies won overall on points.

On Sunday, March 11, Division 10 men played Indooroopilly and lost five games to nil.

Saturday, March 17 was a make-up game for Division 7 from one previously rained out. Some of this days games were played in heavy rain, but a result was required. They played Sandgate with the men winning three games to two, the ladies winning one game each. Again Glasshouse ladies won overall on points. This puts the Glasshouse Gliders Ladies third in their Division and now go to the Gold Coast to playoff in the finals. A great result obtained by the ladies for our little club.

Wednesday was Ladies Jackpot day and was disappointingly rained out.

Thursday Open Pairs started ok but was finished early by more rain. The results played in the AM were Ernie Sherwood and Clive Sinton winners with 24 points and the runners up were Bob Bloomer and Ron Wilson on 16 points.

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Glass House Mountains Community Hall - Coonoowrin location: 253 Coonowrin Road Glasshouse The next monthly meeting of the Beerwah/ Road. Enquiries call Kristy 0402 882 725 or 5438 7533 Mountains Peachester RSL Sub Branch will be held on Sunday drum teacher lessons by experienced teacher & date: Saturday 24th March 2012 25th March 2012 at 0930 am at the Beerwah RSL performer in Glass House Mountains contact Tristan Club. All Members are welcome. time: 10.00am a/c: C & S Ohl Agostino Ph: 0414 565 645 Offering: 8400TRX Antonio Carraro Tractor Sigma bucket & loader attached, Vermeer EasterEasterEasterEasterEasterEasterEasterwith BC1230A wood chipper, Superior 6’ side throw slasher, Superior 12’ stealth slasher, 2m Berti side shift mulcher, Honda TRX250 4 wheeler, 1 ton Horwood Bagshaw fertilizer spreader, back blade, single tyne pipe layer ripper, carryall, Baltic simplex Ph: 5494 6133 Fax: 5494 6462 Woodlands are currently looking for staff in the following fields:3 point linkage maca brush, Silvan EasterEasterEasterEasterEasterEasterEaster hammermill, Fitter & Turner / Welder / Sheet Metal Worker 2000lt supa flo air blast sprayer, Hardi 2000lt air Panel Beater / Spray Painter blast sprayer, Silvan 400lt sprayer with under Our office will be closed at 3.00pm If you are interested in these positions, please apply either in tree boom, Silvan 200lt & 70lt spray tanks, AVO person to Woodlands office at 2814 Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, on Tuesday, April 3 and reopen sorting table & polisher, electric pumps, 500gal or send in your resume to the address above. Conditions do apply over head fuel tank, farm trailer, Crown pallet jack, to these positions. If you have any avian species at home (ie 9.00am on Wednesday, April 11 Have you checked your: chickens, ducks, budgies etc) you are not eligible for biosecurity fork advert slippers hydrolic jib, chemical unit, 7.2 I am happy with the to be printed asstorage is There will be no reasons. Only successful applicants will be contacted. x 6m cold room 5hp manevron unit (dismantled).

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To Rent/Lease/Let room available to rent 2 days per week in a beauty Salon in Mooloolah. Would suit massage, accupuncture, nail tech or similar Ph: 5492 9233 Beerburrum 3bed, 2bath, large Queenslander $340p/w Ph: 0427 869 929 Beerwah 3bdrm house, ensuite, garage + shed, $350/w avail April 13. Phone: 0420 442 706 BOARDER WANTED Glasshouse. Full board offered incl. washing, ironing, cooking. Walk to train & shops.

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Garage Sales Beerburrum 6 Church Street Sat 6am-1pm.

Furniture, books and a variaty of other items Glasshouse 32 Heritage Drive Sat 7am. Dining 6pce setting, outdoor iron setting, fridges & freezers, oven & stove top, FREE Dishwasher, household items, womens clothes, handbags, shoes, VCR's lots more ALL CHEAP. Some giveaways.

Glasshouse 14 Jordana Place Sat 6.30am.

Furniture, freezer, lounge, embroidery machine and accessories, weed eater & household items glasshouse 14 Ruwa Drive Sat 7am-3pm. Tinny, fishing, tackle, books, household items & more. glasshouse 33 Traline Road. Sat & Sun 7am.

Household furniture, house paint, Bric-a-brac Beerwah Coolamon Cres Sun 7am. Household, furniture, freezer, kids items & more BEERWAH 52 Coochin Hills Drive Sat not before 7am.

Vintage prams, assortment of dolls, tools, furniture, household goods & toys Peachester corner Fortune Ave & Harold Place.

Sat 8am-2pm. 2 sofa beds, 2 fridges, upright piano, bric-a-brac Landsborough/ Mt Mellum 9 Agnew Road MEGA SALE Sat 6am, Sun 8am-1pm. Moving bargains, furniture, electrical, household, tools, books, garden, CD's and lots more. Make an offer on Sunday.

All must go. Ph: 0412 237 159 Mooloolah Markets, Mooloolah Hall Sat March 24th (8am-1.30pm) many stalls & goods to choose from.

Sausage sizzle from 11am-1pm Woombye 14 New Street DECEASED ESTATE. Sat & Sun from 7am. Huge bottle collection, furniture and antiques including machinery, white goods. Bell and Howell 16mm projector and large roll film collection.

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ARIES March 21 – April 20 This can be a week when those around you will show their true colours. Being an Aries you may react very spontaneously, so take care and use your intuition as much as possible. This is a time of soul searching.

New opportunities will show themselves in many ways.

TAURUS April 21 – May 21 Success is on its way - this can be a very happy time for you. New people coming into your life will be important. A change in your home is likely. Family will also be coming and going. There will be a great need to change your lifestyle, this will happen, but take your time making decisions.

GEMINI May 22 – June 21 The time has come to put your dreams into action. Letting go of past fears and focusing on your goals will get you where you want to go. This can be an excellent time for business dealings. This can also be an excellent time for creative endeavours. A change in the home is likely soon.

CANCER June 22 – July 22 There can be a parting with someone at this period. You will also have great opportunity for new thought and ideas for your career and your home. Good news coming regarding a friend. Money can come in unexpectedly.

Career and monetary matters are highlighted. Letting go of the past, clearing out draws, cupboards etc to let in the new.

Leo July 23 – August 22 Family matters are likely to come to a climax. You will resolve issues that have been a problem for some time. This can be a turning point in your life.

Decisions regarding a car will be made as well as looking at changing your work environment. There can be delightful romantic interests.

VIRGO August 23 – September 22 There will be a great deal of energy used especially regarding your work. A proposal of marriage can be made. Watch your spending at this time. New people who come into your life will be lasting.

Self observation of your actions, reactions, and motivations as you interact with others will bring many benefits.

LIBRA September 23 – October 22 Restlessness and a need to break free will be very strong. Setting new goals will be important. Decisions can be made regarding a change of residence.

News coming of a baby will be a surprise.

For those singles, a new love can come into your life.

SCORPIO October 23 – November 22 Many changes in your life can surface now.

Your work, your home and your personal life can take on new meanings. Letting go of what you don’t need will be important.

The pace of your life can be stepped up.

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CAPRICORN December 23 – January 19 Watch that you don’t overdo things at this time. Getting in touch with your feelings will be most important. A new relationship can get serious. A new car is possible.

Good news coming from a brother or sister.

You will be able to work very well with others enabling you to achieve your goals.

AQUARIUS January 20 – February 19 Sudden and unexpected happenings around your family can make this quite a challenging time for you. Take your time with what you want to say, and stick to your guns. A lot of important issues will now be resolved. This is a time when you may consider changing residence.

PISCES February 20 – March 20 You may feel as though things are not working out the way you expected.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

New opportunities will open up and a new relationship can now begin. A change of residence will also open new doors for you.

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