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Getting back on track Petition call as funding, review thwart rail line By Kirra Livingstone RESIDENTS are being urged to “fight for every sleeper” by signing a new petition demanding the state and federal governments come together and fund the construction of the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail Line. The future of the proposed
37-kilometre rail line connecting Beerwah to Maroochydore was thrown into further doubt last week when the federal government announced that the $1.6bn it had previously committed to the project, was to be ‘set aside’. The decision was based on an
independent review into billions of dollars of federal infrastructure projects that were being reassessed by the Labor Government. Federal Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, said both levels of government had dropped the ball and said residents should make their feelings
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Keeping us in the dark is a bright idea By Sonia Isaacs THE Sunshine Coast could become an astro-tourism drawcard thanks to a ground breaking proposal to create an expansive Dark Sky Reserve north of Maleny. The dark-sky movement is a global campaign committed to the reduction of light pollution to ensure greater star and night sky visibility. The push for an accessible regional reserve, is gathering momentum with Sunshine Coast Council unveiling a proposal to establish
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CALLOUS thieves have stolen dozens of brass plaques from Beerwah and Peachester grave sites and then sold them in a move described by police as “distressing”. Two men from Caboolture and Peachester were arrested and charged with a number of crimes. The plaques were allegedly taken on November 1 by the two men, with a search warrant executed on November 10 in Peachester, where they allegedly also located and seized three grinders. The men have been charged with possess tainted property, enter premises and commit indictable offence, dishonestly obtain property and fraud, and are currently in custody where they will reappear at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on December 14. Police have recovered 25 plaques and are appealing for public assistance to help identify the names and other cemeteries that may have been affected. Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Mansfield said the cost to replace the plaques could cost up to $1000 each. “If (family’s) loved one’s grave has been interfered with, [we ask] that they contact police and also the associated cemeteries.”
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Concerns rail line is running off the tracks By Kirra Livingstone RESIDENTS are being urged to “fight for every sleeper” by signing a new petition demanding the state and federal governments come together and fund the construction of the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail Line. The future of the proposed 37-kilometre rail line connecting Beerwah to Maroochydore was thrown into further doubt last week when the federal government announced that the $1.6bn it had previously committed to the project, was to be ‘set aside’. The decision was based on an independent review into billions of dollars of federal
infrastructure projects that were being reassessed by the Labor Government. Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said the combination of cost blowouts and the lack of any committed funding from the state had relegated the project. “The estimates that we have got so far ... is three times higher, billions of dollars higher than has been previously stated,” she said last week, “Frankly, there has not been confidence or assurance in the costs of this project.” The state government is undertaking a feasibility study and is still months away from delivering its findings.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said he would be going to Canberra last this month to argue for the rail line, especially given the need for world-class public transport infrastructure for the Olympics. Federal Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, said both levels of government had dropped the ball and said residents should make their feelings known. “We need to hold the Federal and State Labor Government’s feet to the fire,” Mr Wallace said. “Fairfax MP Ted O’Brien and I have been fighting so hard for this project since our elections in 2016. “More than 600 days ago, we secured $1.6bn for this project to
make Sunshine Coast Rail a reality but the State Labor Government played petty political games and committed nothing while the Federal Labor Government’s razor gang is effectively pulling $1.44bn out of the rail project.” He urged people to sign a petition to support the direct rail line at www.sunshinecoastrail. com. Sunshine Coast Mayor, Mark Jamieson (pictured main) said while he was at least relieved that the direct rail line avoided being entirely axed, time was pressing if the project was to be completed before the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. “The Sunshine Coast Direct Rail Line has been spared the axe for now, and its still proceeding but the timing still remains unclear. We want this clarified as a matter of urgency as... this is really timely to being a key delivery partner for the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” he said. “We need it happening now, and that is with the planning...in terms of breaking ground and putting tracks down, that will be a little way off yet.” Despite his concern regarding a firm commitment and clarity around a construction timeline Mayor Jamieson still believes it can be achieved in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. “I had some correspondence from (Transport) Minister (Mark) Bailey, that indicated to me we would see some outcomes [from the business case] in the next few months,” he said. “I remain confident that it will [be completed by the game], yes.”
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Mitch Gaynor THAT the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail project has been stalled for so long and become such a political plaything between the federal and state governments should come as no surprise. Since the last federal election when real money was thrown at it by the then LNP Government, the project’s support was confirmed by the incoming Federal Labor Government, which committed those same funds of $1.6 billion. That is up until last week. The outcome of this change in support should be placed squarely at the foot of the state government. It is there that Transport Minister Mark Bailey has comfortably stood while awaiting the outcome of a multimillion-dollar review into its veracity. It’s also probably a key, and fair, reason that Infastructure Minister Catherine King, copy and pasted it from the good-to-go column to the
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to-be-decided column as part of the review of hundreds of billions of dollars in national projects. Why would the federal government continue to back this project if their Labor-aligned counterparts can’t even figure out if they want to fund it or not. “The Queensland Government has committed a small amount to planning ($14m), but there is no construction money from (it) on the table for that project,” Ms King bluntly said. Another point is that the $3.2 billion price tag is an increasingly pie in the sky figure. Anyone renovating a kitchen, trying to find an electrician or building a 37-kilometre dual track rail line, knows that pricing two years ago bears little resemblance to today’s reality. Those in the know are aware that there is still time for the project to get the green light and be completed by the 2032
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New doctor is just the tonic
TriCare buys $21m land at Beerwah Montville welcomes GP after year without key medical service By Mitch Gaynor
ONE of the country’s largest retirement living and residential aged care providers has been revealed as the buyer of a $21 million block of land on the outskirts of Beerwah. TriCare purchased the land at 68-77 Newells Road on October 6. According to selling Agent, Ray White Special Projects, the land could be turned into a 92-lot subdivision or a 249-lot land lead community designed on a code accessible basis. The property is two kilometres from Beerwah Marketplace, largely level and is one of the few remaining developable properties on the coast of scale. The group owns facilities including aged care residences at Kawana Waters. “Living in our communities means that you can embrace your passions, make new friends, be surrounded by like-minded neighbours and stay as active as you want while we take care of the maintenance,” the group states. GC&M News contacted TriCare about their plans for the site.
By Kirra Livingstone IT’S the shot in the arm Montville has been asking for with the town now home to its first medical practice in almost a year. New owner, Dr Peter Herbert, was born in the UK, but has lived in Montville for 20 years and previously owned successful practices in Buderim and Ascot. Concerned at the lack of medical services as well as clear demand from locals - not to mention it was the right thing to do - Dr Herbert said he was satisfied that opening a new clinic was the right call. “This is a nice part of the world, and we’re just trying to do our little bit, it’s sort of a lifestyle choice for me,” he said. “We are independent,
we’re not owned by a corporate franchise. “We are looking forward to look after the local community and provide all the services that you’d expect.” He added the service was important for the town “because it’s got so much potential”. “You’ve got to embrace development, and maintain essential services,” he said. Dr Herbert said he was excited to not only start providing medical services to Montville again, but also had plans to grow the business. “We will get other doctors, we are already consulting with two doctors, but I’ll just start it up myself, I’m not too worried about that, but it’s a good start for people
to start visiting their local medical practice again,” he said. The closure of the town’s only medical centre earlier this year played a part in the relocation of the town’s only pharmacy. “Obviously, the pharmacy next door relocated to Mapleton in July, but we do have other people interested in opening the pharmacy back up so we can fill scripts locally again,” he said. “I would also love to see a physio and a psychologist move in to Montville to further expand our medical services in the town, to keep everything hyperlocal.” The closure of the medical practice was largely pinned on the lack of incentives available to attract doctors due to the federal government’s Modified Monash Model (MMM) scheme.
This limits incentives available for doctors to work in Montville, as opposed to working in Maleny, which is rated a rural town, despite being 1km away from the latter, with a much larger population. Dr Herbert is against the MMM rating system, saying incentives should be equal. The new medical practice is on Main Street, opposite the IGA. The practice is open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings.
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QFES’s fire ban in the North Coast region, which includes the Sunshine Coast, has not been extended, following the ban expiring on 11:59pm November 13. Despite the fire ban being lifted, the Maleny Rural Fire Brigade advised residents their fire warden has chosen to not grant any fire permits until there is more rainfall in the region. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has not been victim to a fire since the large Landsborough Fire on October 28-29, which burnt through 610 hectares of national forest and plantations.
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establish a dedicated Dark Sky Reserve at its November 16 ordinary meeting. Australasian Dark Sky Alliance Founder, Dr Ken Wishaw, said he was delighted that this proposal would be moving to the public consultation stage in the first half of 2024, and sincerely hoped residents would get behind the campaign. “This is a great step forward and we are lucky to have environmentally conscious and forward thinking Council
representatives that support this innovative proposal to minimise light pollution and preserve the integrity of our night skies,”he said. Informed by preliminary investigations, the proposed Dark Sky Reserve would encompass almost 900 square kilometres in the Mary River Catchment and adjoining national parks, traversing an area from North Maleny through the Obi Obi valley and beyond Kenilworth, and parts of the Montville and Mapleton region. Division 5 Councillor, Winston Johnston, said the proposed dark sky reserve, which would cover 38 per cent of the region, would bring a variety of benefits for both people and nature in our Sunshine Coast Biosphere. “We recognise close to 15,000 members of our community call this area home, including those in Maleny, Mapleton, Montville, Witta, Flaxton and
Mountain reopens Image: Dr Ken Wishaw and Geoff Simon Conondale,” he said. “This proposed designation seeks to continue to support and protect the landscape and character of their neighbourhoods, including the unique night-sky values. “A dark night sky improves community wellbeing and is important to our native wildlife that rely on dark night skies to move, feed or reproduce safely at night. “This designation would position our region to become an astro-
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Morgan family mark 95 years Glass House Mountains family celebrate milestone after 1928 arrival in the district By Sonia Isaacs The Morgan family of Glass House Mountains are marking a special family reunion this December that celebrates 95 years since the arrival to the district of young brothers Jim, George and Jack in 1928. Speaking with GC&M news, Lorraine (Morgan) McNamara said in tracing back her immediate family history, she discovered that her dad George and his two siblings made the decision to migrate to Australia and specifically to the Glass House Mountains area, mainly due to having their great uncle John Allan Morgan (known as Great Uncle Jack) already living in the village. Lorraine said their Great Uncle Jack moved to Glass House Mountains in 1903, so in reality the Morgan family
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enterprise. The family pineapple farm is still in operation today, now managed by Lorraine’s brother Keith and his daughter Trudy. Records show the family have farmed pineapples in the area for over 87 years.
Keith has also been working on restoring the family’s original and first ever 1958 Grey Massey Ferguson Tractor which will be ‘showcased’ at the reunion. Lorraine said at the time of purchase it was a relatively ‘new thing’ to have a tractor locally and neighbours came from all around the district to watch demonstrations of what the tractor could do!
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Runaway success QCWA Christmas Fair with heart for local trail event organisation Run Queensland wins adventure award By Sonia Isaacs HINTERLAND based trail running organisation, Run Queensland has been announced as the 2023 Queensland Government Adventure Tourism winner at the recent Outdoor Queensland Awards. Over 200 guests attended the gala awards night dinner and awards ceremony held on October 27 at Rydges South Bank in Brisbane. Run Queensland founder, Brett Standring, said the evening was a fantastic acknowledgement and celebration of Queensland’s outdoor community. He said Run Queensland organise several annual trail running events including the internationally recognised Blackall 100. Brett said he was thrilled to accept the award along with his wife Megan on behalf of the organisation. He said it felt great to be in the room with like- minded outdoor enthusiasts, adventure
tourism operators, outdoor education providers and activity clubs, and it was wonderful to receive recognition for all the hard work put in by the volunteers and all the people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring trail running events
to the community. The award marks both a significant win for the Glass House Mountainsbased organisation while also coinciding with the 10 year anniversary of their iconic Blackall 100 trail
running ultra event. The Blackall 100 has been a major trail-running calender event that follows much of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk trail. Competitors sign up for either a 100km or 50km endurance circuit that starts and finishes at Mapleton. Brett said being recognised with the award on such a milestone year made it even more special. “We are really pleased to have been recognised, especially on our 10th anniversary, however, the really big win for us is seeing all the people that turn up to and participate in our events - that’s the biggest reward!” Brett said. Brett said the calibre of finalists this year was extremely high and he was frankly surprised by the win, with Run Queensland beating much bigger tourist operators Aquascene Magnetic Island and Big Red Tours to take out the Queensland Government Adventure Tourism Awards.
THE Beerwah Heart is set to come alive with festive vibes at the 2023 Christmas Fair presented by the QCWA Beerwah ladies. Head to the Beerwah Community Hall on December 9 from 8am to 1pm to enjoy live music, free Santa photos, free face painting and free festive themed activities while supporting local artists and makers by shopping local and handmade at the 40 plus artisan market stalls. The monthly Beerwah Tower Green Markets, operated throughout the year at the QCWA Hall and surrounding Tower Green area on Simpson
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Contributed by John Gyzenyter OUR club enjoyed a trip to the Sunday matinee ‘Outback Spectacular” show at Coomera. We were accompanied by members of the Blackall Range Probus Club and Maleny Senior Citizens. The live and digital production took us from drought and a dry river bed to the eventual breaking rain accompanied by live sprinklers. Fortunately the audience did not get wet. Our October guest speaker was Dr Bill Lord AM, who spoke about improving the outcome of sudden cardiac arrest which
is different from a heart attack. He spoke about a Phone App called ‘Good Sam’ which allows you to quickly identify the location of defibrillators and persons trained in resuscitation which is available in the southern states but not in QLD. Next month our speaker will be Ralph Devlin KC, a retired Crown Prosecutor, and a key player in the historic Fitzgerald inquiry, who dedicated five years to taking down Queensland’s corrupt cops and politicians. Ralph was also heavily involved in the Fine Cotton race affair. Our club is open to all retired
and semi-retired people from all walks of life and background. If you are interested in finding out what our club is about, you are most welcome to come along and hear Ralph speak. Our club meets every fourth Wednesday from 10.00am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. The next meeting is on November 22. Visitors and new members are always welcome. We serve a substantial morning tea. For catering purposes, please contact our Membership Officer Margaret by phone 0408-070823 or email malenyprobus@gmail.com
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I’ve just been down in Parliament for another week, where the LNP team have been talking about making our communities safer, giving you access to gold standard health services, securing housing foundations and making sure you pay less for Labor’s failures. We believe that these are the right priorities for Queenslanders, because you’ve told us they are.
Remembrance Day
My wife, Taryn, who has served in the army, commemorates her enlistment date every year. I don’t understand the passion she has for it, but even though she was never deployed overseas or fought in a war, like those we remembered on Remembrance Day, this
experience must have been life changing for her, to have been seared in her memory so vividly. I made the mistake of saying something like “why is it such a big deal”, when she mentioned it was 30 years this year. I was met with stony silence. But she explained later that the friendships forged in adversity will stay with her forever. That the pride she feels having served our country in the army makes her hold her head a little higher on days like this. That the family bonds formed within the miliary changed her life forever. On Remembrance Day, we came to honour those who faced extreme adversity amidst something we could only dream of. It is a day we should remember to remember, lest we all forget.
Get ready!
Now is the time for residents to familiarise themselves with Council’s Disaster Hub and understand what to do before, during and after a severe weather event. While the warmer months always bring a higher chance of intense storms, this season is also predicted to bring an elevated risk of heat waves and bushfires. Visit Council’s Disaster Hub to find important, up-to-date information and links to key emergency services in one location, including weather warnings, road closures, evacuation centres, airport updates, traffic cameras, flood mapping, as well as Council’s news updates and social media posts.
Free tree event
Native trees help improve our beautiful parks, increase shade and benefit our wildlife habitats. Head along to one of our free tree events near you in Woombye, Maleny, Montville and Mooloolah. Simply present your rates notice and choose from a selection of small, medium and large native trees and shrubs. While you’re there chat
with the Parks and Garden’s team to learn about what natives suit your backyard and environment, and walk away with some handy tips on how to best care for new natives and garden. A spot of gardening also has great physical and mental benefits! • 9-11am, 1 December, Montville Village Green Park • 9-11am, 19 January 2024, Martin Rungert Park, Mooloolah For more information search ‘Free trees’ on Council’s website.
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Keeping you connected Please do keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 5 news and information. Visit www.facebook.com/ winstonjohnstondivision5scc
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I’m very pleased to see Council is set to begin landslip works on Old Maleny Road, Landsborough thanks to funding received through the Australian and Queensland governments’ Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. As part of these works, a power pole will also be relocated. Work on gravel roads damaged by floods and drainage repairs will also begin soon, which will greatly improve the quality of our road network.
Migrants well-equipped and ready for work It was a real pleasure to open the sixth annual Migrant Work Ready graduation. Council’s Migrant Work Ready program is a year-long program of workshops, individual case management, jobbrokering and placements. The successful Migrant Work Ready program will be available again in 2024, find out more on Council’s website.
Caloundra’s new Library+
For a good while, this will be our closest new state-of-the-art, larger scale Library+, so I’m pleased to see the transformation of the Caloundra administration building is officially underway. The contract to create an integrated community facility and meeting spaces (the + bit) is anticipated for completion in 2025, and will include a contemporary district scale library, digital hub, and a broad variety of community spaces.
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Global atolls crisis
IN responding to the news that residents of Tuvalu will find welcome in Australia, we need globally to be aware that there are many inhabited atolls, like the nine in Tuvalu, which are now barely one metre above sea level at high tide. Physically an atoll consists of a ring of coral islands around a large or small lagoon. The land is simply the weathered surface of coral formations that achieved permanent exposure after reaching their present level when the sea level was a few metres higher than at present, a mere five thousand years ago. Thanks to invading plants and high rainfall, soil development took place that has enabled the human inhabitants to grow fruit trees and root crops. Fishing provides a high proportion of their diet as well. The recent rise in the salty water table below has damaged crop production severely. Australia’s own atoll known as Cocos will be abandoned soon, along with all global atolls, except where there is development of the sort of elevated accommodation for tourism that has been achieved in the Maldives atolls in the Indian Ocean. Mike Foale Maleny
Facts versus fiction
IT IS amazing to me how allegiance to a particular political party can corrupt the ability for many people to reason. The letter to Editor from Shane Daly, Peachester published last week is a perfect example of this. Of course we are used to the usual pollie bashing but it is the continual denial of truth in arguments that is so immature. Shane’s statement that ‘Albanese hates to lose’ is an illustration of this. But maybe he is just a victim, not a perpetrator. The referendum was never meant to be made ‘political’. For many years the Liberal Federal Govt had encouraged dialogue, engaging with Indigenous Leaders in ways that could ‘Close the Gap’.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart was a result of this, based on cultural knowledge and mindful of evidence revealed in Royal Commissions. That statement was from Indigenous Leaders … it was NOT created by politicians at any time. The newly elected PM Albanese supported the ULURU statement and vowed to take it to the people … the work of politicians was to earn their keep and formulate the details of necessary legislation. Apparently too hard for some politicians. The number of times I witnessed LNP pollies dispute this fact is disgraceful… nothing more than lies. Despite the former Federal Minister Julian Lessor working for years with First Nations People to progress this work, as soon as the Coalition lost Government they decided to change tack. Their Leaders thought political point scoring was more important than maintaining their previous policies, standing by those principles, and wanting to help Indigenous people better their lives. A Coalition that had vowed to review and implement changes that may ‘Close the Gap’, suddenly decided to be a destroyer rather than a supporter! This will not be forgotten .. especially by younger Australians. Small minded, immature and dishonest behaviour. … peddling lies to gain advantage they thought. Well the Liberal party will pay a heavy price for this. Australia needs Statesmen
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Letters and Opinions and women with principles and integrity. Dutton has demonstrated he has neither. He is incapable of leading a progressive and harmonious society. Some Coalition people did demonstrate integrity, so I suggest they oust Dutton, bring back the moderates, elect Julian Lessor to Leader and put Bridget Archer in shadow ministry. Perhaps they may have a chance to redeem themselves. At the moment … who would believe a word they say?? Pam Maegdefrau Maleny
A sovereign citizen?
RECENTLY, a Public Notice appeared in GC News, titled “Public Notice of Precipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance.” Most of us in the community do not understand what this notice means. Simply, it is a declaration by a person who has declared themselves immune from the law. These people are known as sovereign citizens or ‘SovCits’ who reject the authority of all government entities, from the police to the courts, and refuse to procure licences, other forms of ID, and even to pay rates and taxes. Sovereign citizens refer to governments as ‘corporations’ as a way of de-legitimising government, denying the jurisdiction and therefore authority of government to make and enforce laws. If government is a corporation, they maintain, SovCits cannot be coerced
to abide by laws they have not consented to. In Australia’s society, the laws are opt-in, not opt-out. Paying our taxes, acquiring necessary licences and respecting the property rights of others are all laws we are automatically subject to by virtue of living in Australia. At no time can we simply declare we are no longer subject to these laws. No case relying on sovereign citizenship arguments has yet been won in an Australian court. The case of Western Australia’s Wayne Glew, who refused to pay his local council rates on the basis that local councils are not mentioned in the Australian Constitution and therefore are illegitimate. Mr Glew rejected the established principle that state governments can impose taxes and levies alongside the Commonwealth Government. He lost his case and his property was seized to pay the more than $300,000 owed in rates and legal costs. Sovereign citizens represent a direct threat to Australia’s democracy and indirectly, to everybody in the community who vote and otherwise observe the rule of law under which we exist. This “movement” has been described as domestic terrorism by the FBI in the USA, amid a growing threat of violence. Arguably, it is not funny anymore, but potentially a real threat to our way of life. Ken Dyer Landsborough
WHAT YOU’RE SAYING ONLINE .... News that some fools had vandalised the Beerwah Cenotaph did not go down too well with readers: Hope they find who was responsible and they are made to do Community service for 12 months until next years service, that’s just a “dog act” Jen Unfortunately they are children and they would only get a slap on the
wrists and put on a good behaviour bond .. which now days it is not worth the paper it is written on.. Anne Hope they get caught and shamed Helen What the hell is wrong with people to do such a senseless thing. Anne Very disappointing indeed. Glasshouse Men’s Shed
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Fires
FIRST up a big thank you to all the firefighters who came and helped at the recent fires. It was quite impressive sitting at incident control during the Saturday of the Landsborough fires and seeing the crews come in from across the coast to help save our town. And it’s not just the fire fighters but all the volunteers that come in a make sure that everyone has food and water to get them through. I’m sure everyone is grateful and especially those around the Hardwood and Forestry Road areas that were most under threat. A big thank you also to all the residents who were cooperative with our door knocking efforts. While we have had some rain since then I don’t think that any of us should let our guards down, it could be a long summer with more fires to come. If you don’t already think
about putting together a bush fire survival plan for you and your family and keep an eye on the Fire and Emergency website to keep up to date with fire restrictions and active incidents. https://www. qfes.qld.gov.au/CurrentIncidents
Blue Light
We have our final Blue Light for the year on Friday 24th November at the Beerwah Community Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Entry is $10 and is open to all school age children. There are a number of lucky door prizes to be one and our Crowd DJ system means the children get to choose their own music. The events have grown in popularity over the year and we had a great turn out at our last event. We will be back next year so if you don’t want to miss anything jump onto the Beerwah Blue Light Facebook page and give us a follow.
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Here’s some advice kids: umm, yeah. THINKING about all the Schoolies going off to the Gold Coast this week got me chuckling at the lies parents tell themselves about their kids. We are at the stage where we’re trying to kid ourselves into believing that ‘they’ll grow out of it’. ‘It’ being regularly writing yourself off. Reminded my better half that we haven’t even grown out of ‘it’
and we’ve got a 30-year headstart. We just hide it better behind the appearance of sophistication (more expensive wine) and maturity. I don’t expect our kids to grow out of anything much, but I pray every day they’ll grow out of home. Rail stink Maybe the Infrastructure Minister should have actually nixed the Beerwah to
Maroochydore rail link completely, instead of deferring it. That would have put a cat amongst the pigeons in 1 William Street. Seriously, why would the feds give any money to this project. Just take the money away completely and let the state work out how to move 500,000 people around the Sunshine Coast, let alone the Moreton region. Can’t be that hard. I’m looking oh so terribly forward the findings
in the $14 million review into the direct rail line, which is due sometime in the next few months. Rules for some Good to see the former Optus CEO doing the right thing and falling on her sword following the recent nationwide outage. It’s kind of ironic though seeing the conga line of politicians all calling for her head. They’re the same buffoons who hide behind endless layers of bureaucracy
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whenever anything goes wrong on their watch. When was the last time a politician admitted they’ve stuffed up AND resigned?
Hinterland CULTURE
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Girl’s guide to success Funding boost takes show regional By Sonia Isaacs FOLLOWING a 12-month strategic break, award winning musical ‘A Girl’s Guide to World War’ is set to tour regional Queensland ahead of a national tour, with clear ambitions by its creators to propel the production onto the world stage. Written and composed by Maleny locals Katy Forde and Aleathea Monsour, this exceptional hinterland based production has been steadily gaining traction; attracting rave reviews and garnering high calibre interest since it was first performed in 2018. A substantial funding boost from Arts Queensland of $155,000 will now see the production tour regional Queensland in March/ April 2024, with national tour discussions already underway. A quintessentially Australian and highly original conceived musical based on true events; ‘A Girl’s Guide to World War’ follows the untold adventures of ‘lady doctors’ during World War 1 and has performed to sell-out crowds in 2018, 2019 and 2022. The production has been awarded two prestigious Matilda Awards which has opened up new
funding opportunities and the show has been recognised as the first ever regional production to win ‘Best New Australian Work’. Speaking with GC&M news, co-creator and director, Katy Forde, said while normally she would be working on a new creative piece by now, there was something instinctively special about this production that kept driving her to dream big. She said that along with the small production team at Musical Theatre Australia, she had spent the last year utterly focused on taking the musical to the next level. “All our focus and energy has been towards how we can take this show further,” Katy said. “We’ve been applying for grants, redesigning the show and extending our set design all towards totally elevating the production and experience for our audiences.” Katy said she has been both humbled and excited about the consistently positive audience and critical acclaim and it was an honour to be able to raise the profile of these previously unheralded women that had
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Aleathea Monsour with Susie French and Katy Forde at the Matilda Awards made such a significant impact on history. She said since her first serendipitous discovery 10 years ago of a small plaque on a Brisbane building referencing Dr. Lilian Cooper, she had became fascinated with the stories of several similarly exceptional women and the way they faced a multitude of societal challenges with grace, compassion and acceptance. “I long to see these incredibly gutsy and accomplished women
become household names, and I want to be part of the movement that brings them back into the Australian consciousness,” Katy said. Another notable development over the last 12 months has been a push to create a licensable product which will see the production performed by other theatre companies. Queensland Conservatorium has already purchased the rights to perform the show at QPAC in Brisbane in
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May 2024,with numerous other theatre companies expressing interest. Plans to develop a 12-part television series and take the show to the Edinburgh Festival are the next steps on what will undoubtedly be an ongoing trajectory of success. The Hinterland cast will be returning to Sunshine Coast next year with performances at the Events Centre in Caloundra on March 22 and 23, 2024. sonia@gcnews.com.au
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This week’s Sun and Mars blazing into Sagittarius join communicator Mercury to announce a month of celebrating you know who. With your sizzle factor through the roof and your personal mojo off the charts, happy birthday Archers, and good luck finding someone to keep up with you.
Recent weeks haven’t exactly been agenda-free, and if you’ve been getting mixed messages or wondering What the?, this week’s tell-it-like-it-is astrology supports asking direct questions. If answers direct you towards the exit ramp, then bow out with grace and gratitude and look to the path ahead.
As the pointy end of the year draws near, life on earth starts getting frenetic and humans become increasingly reactive. Relationships morph into ‘situationships’, and even making the gentlest of waves can attract backlash. So, take it easy Twins - under this week’s starscape, less is most definitely better.
As the year heads into its home stretch and to-do lists get longer, this week’s speedy astrology needs you to pace yourself. To unplug and recharge your batteries so you can hear the rich inner downloads of this transit, which you won’t even notice if you’re in constant motion.
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This week’s planetary trinity in your sector of closure suggests taking inventory of your life just as it is right now. Not just obligations - even too many invitations can feel like overload. Start wrapping up and signing off on business projects. Feel the freedom of not overbooking your schedule.
When the Sun and Mars burst into entrepreneurial, free-ranging mode in a fellow fire sign this week, expect a tonic blast of positive, can-do energy you can ride into the silly season. Though in this fast and furious vortex you could lose your cool, so breathe deep, keep calm and relaxez-vous.
As this week’s go-go-go astrology officially switches into overdrive for the leadup to the year’s grand finale, don’t let yourself be pressured by impatient planet Mars. Savvy Crabs will get on the same page with family plans and make a commitment to communicate honestly when things get out of sync.
Librans are the jugglers of the zodiac, and this week’s astral energetics in your socialising sector requires what you do best: blending and balancing. Not saying it’s an either/or situation, just a matter of choosing the right mix of what you can reduce or eliminate, what you can keep and enjoy.
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The energetic trio of Sun, Mars and Mercury in your astrological zone of community and groups could bring an opportunity to collaborate. It’s especially worthwhile reaching out to colleagues and connections this week in the lead-up to a full moon in the sign of kindred spirits on 27 November.
This week’s increasingly panoramic outlook suggests that a change of scene or routine will work wonders to renew your joie de vivre for the upcoming festive season, so explore beyond your core crew and connect with people outside your familiar zone. Be open to diverse perspectives and opinions.
Cosmic energy in your fiery house of creativity can also fan all sorts of other flames. If it starts getting hard to keep your temper in check, vent to a level-headed friend until that blood pressure settles. Focus on the outcome you want, and work towards a solutionoriented mindset.
This full-forward week arrives with a real risk of saying yes to more than you can realistically handle - even you. So stretch restrictive edges by all means, but stretching too far, too fast is only likely to fry your circuits. Spreading yourself too thin could court burnout.
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Oriana performs Messiah ACCLAIMED Sunshine Coast ensemble, Oriana Choir will launch the festive season with two concert presentations of Handel’s beloved masterpiece, Messiah. Conducted by Andrew Wailes, the events will be held 2pm November 25 at the Goodlife Community Centre, Buderim and 3pm November 26 at City Hall, Brisbane. Oriana patrons will remember Andrew Wailes from their acclaimed presentations of Mendelssohn’s Elijah and more recently, Mozart’s Requiem and Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass. At home, Andrew is the Artistic Director of the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic, each year conducting their own iconic presentation
of Messiah which has become an important part of Melbourne’s Christmas celebrations. Performances of Handel’s Messiah will be taking place all around the world during the Christmas period and many people make an annual pilgrimage to see the work. Composed in just three weeks, Messiah has been delighting audiences for over 280 years. It is as mesmerising today as it was when, moved by the awe-inspiring ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, King George II stood to his feet and started a tradition that has continued to this day. “Messiah is an incredibly exuberant, moving and powerful work,” said Oriana President, Melissa Innes. “We have been
working very hard together to bring something joyful and fresh to this performance. We’re very excited to have Andrew at the helm, bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience.” Joining Oriana this year are soprano Elisabeth Wallis Gaedtke, contralto Anne Fulton, tenor Tobias Merz and bass Jason Barry-Smith and Oriana will be accompanied by Sinfonia of St Andrew’s, an accomplished Brisbane based orchestra which has collaborated with Oriana in recent years for several of their most acclaimed concert events including Haydn’s Creation and Mozart’s Requiem. For all the bookings details visit www.oriana.org.au.
‘POP – Protect our Pollinators’
Claire Keegan proves herself again in this wonderful novella, or more of a long short story, that you can enjoy reading in one sitting. In this story she sees into the mind and soul of a man called Cathal who has never learned to be kind. Short snapshots of Cathal’s life tell us how he became who he is, and make for an insightful understanding of the character through Keegan’s spare yet rich style. Usually writing about essential kindness, in this story Keegan gives us the other side of the coin. This is a study in misogyny and how attitudes can be learned. Though short, this is a book that has a big impact on the reader. RRP $19.99
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day of the exhibition. A program of environmental experts will be speaking from 11am at the Gallery from January 28, to February 1, including John Birseck, Cam Burton, Tyron Kauwe, Liz Capelin and Mandy Botterell.
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This is a book that will grip you straight away then keep you turning through its 600 pages. Terry Hayes’ story is set in the badlands where the borders of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan meet - a place where the rules don’t apply and violence is the only way to survive. Ridley Kane is a deep under cover spy sent to look for the world’s most evil terrorist, and to prevent a worldwide disaster. If you loved I am Pilgrim by Hayes, the screenwriter who brought us Mad Max II, then you will love The Year of the Locust even more. And it’s been a long wait – ten years in the making. This shows through Hayes’ lyrical prose, fast pace and twisty turns. RRP $34.99
Health & WELLBEING
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GLASSHOUSE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Elizabeth and Chloe
Paige and Lily
Nicole and Conner
Olivia and Abby
Jacob and Eleanor
Breeanna and Kade
Despite the rainy weather, the year 12 students from Glasshouse Christian College shone bright and arrived in style to their formal celebrations at Flaxton Gardens on Friday the 17th of November. Maddie and Lachlan
Jaiden and Thomas
Lilly and Alex Josh and Madison
Jonah, Josh and Adrian
Carys and Dean
Amber and Josiah
Kate & Cody
Tyler and Olivia
Maddy and Josh
Charlie and Marisa
Amelia and Henry
Adelie and Nick
Finish well! The GCC journey begins in Prep. Enrolments now open for 2025 and 2026. Congratulations Class of 2023!
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MALENY STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Maleny High Formal was held on Wednesday the 15th of November at The Events Centre, Caloundra. The theme was a masquerade ball. Manisha, Clover, Leela and Ryen
Luca and Angeline
Molly
Lincoln, Benjamin and Corin
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Maybelle and Abby
Isobel and Mick
Noah & Sielo
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BEERWAH STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Beerwah State High School formal was held on Thursday the 16th of November at the Caloundra RSL. Most of the graduating class spent the afternoon at Happy Valley getting gorgeous beach pics before rolling up to the RSL in a cavalcade of cool rides.
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Sunshine Coast Veterans Day When: Wednesday November 22, 9am Where: Australia Zoo, 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah Info: For more information email andrew.wallace.mp@aph.gov.au or call 5493 5556
Combined Probus Club of Maleny
When: Wednesday November 22, 10am Where: Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny Info: Visitors and new members are always welcome. We serve a substantial morning tea. For catering purposes please contact our Membership Officer Margaret by phone 0408-070823 or email malenyprobus@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 23
Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Christmas Fair When: Thursday November 23, 5-7pm Where: Maleny Community Centre Info: Huge range of beautiful handcrafted items, all created by our members. Three separate raffle prizes, perfect for home additions.
NOVEMBER 24
‘Soul to Keep’ single release
When: Friday November 24, 7pm Where: Maleny Hotel, 6 Bunya St, Maleny Info: Richo Richardson takes you on a journey through the lives of outlaws, lonesome cowboys, and hearts torn asunder. This is a musical chapter and a lyrical journey that should not be missed.
RSL Maleny Xmas Party
When: Friday November 24, 5.30pm Where: RSL Maleny, 1 Bunya St, Maleny Info: Live Entertainment by Ray & The Sunshines. Cost $25 per person. Non RSL Members welcome. Phone Lucy 040 012 464
NOVEMBER 25
Beerburrum Community Childrens’ Christmas Party When: Saturday November 25, 2-5pm Where: Beerburrum Hall, Anzac Ave, Beerburrum Info: Animal farm, Train, Games, Raffle Draw, Retiles 2U, Face painting and more. See Ron at Beerburrum Post Office about children’s gifts.
NOVEMBER 25 Morning with the Masters
When: Saturday November 25, 9.30-11.30am Where: Curramore Road, Curramore Info: A great display of works created over a lifetime will be showcased and available for purchase, including gems on exhibition for the first time. RSVP November 23 to Malenyartdirect@gmail.com, or call 0413 885 220.
On the Deck at Crystal Waters When: Saturday November 25, 6pm Where: Kilcoy Lane near Conondale Info: Abakus are three local musicians who share a great love of the traditional music of Ireland and the Celtic Britain and Europe. JC and the Tree - This wonderful duet creates brilliant soundscapes that elevate you into timeless visions of all things connected to nature and the world beyond.
The Families of Fairview
When: Saturday November 25, 1- 4 pm Where: 15 Porters Lane, Maleny Info: Maleny’s Fairview Info: Pattemore House welcomes you this Saturday to come and visit. Home-made afternoon teas are served on the graceful verandahs, overlooking the pretty restored gardens! Disabled access, plenty of parking. $5 entry - kids free.
Down Under Craft Group
When: Saturday November 25, 8am-12pm Where: Landsborough Hall Info: Come and see our extensive range of Beanies in all sizes, shapes and colours. Scarves, a range of colours and patterns. Mittens for the cold mornings and evenings. Open every Saturday morning.
NOV 25 TO DEC 3 POP – Protect our Pollinators’ When: November 25 to December 3, 10am-2pm Where: Mary Cairncross Reserve Gallery, 148 Mountain View Rd, Maleny Info: Not JUST bees and butterflies, many of our native pollinators will surprise you. This exhibition by Jim Cox will inform and delight visitors.
NOVEMBER 26 Peachester Heritage Centre open day
When: Sunday November 26, 10am-2pm Where: Behind the Peachester Community Hall Info: Entry $5, children free. All are welcome to come and explore the district’s history. This will be the last public open day for 2023.
DECEMBER 1
Christmas Carols in the Park
When: Friday December 1, 7pm Where: Tesch Park Maleny Info: The Combined local churches of the range led by The Salvation Army Band invites you to come along to this free event, and enjoy some Christmas Cheer! Please come early and bring your picnic blanket or chair. For information phone 0402 345 477 or email info@cotrmaleny.org
Heritage Talk: Mountain Rescues
When: Friday December 1, 10-11am Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Rd, Glass House Mountains Info: Local author Neil Halpin recounts 50 years of volunteer rescues in the Glass House Mountains. Includes morning tea. Bookings essential. heritage. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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DECEMBER 7, 9 & 10
‘A Cracker Christmas’
When: Thursday December 7 at 6pm, Saturday 9th at 11am and 3pm and Sunday 10th at 2pm Where: The Playhouse, Maleny Info: The Maleny Players family friendly Christmas play this year is ‘A Cracker Christmas’ written by Joy Hinckley and directed by Kathryn Barnes. Tickets available at; https://www. trybooking.com/CMJNS www. malenyplayers.org or cash sales at Maleny Art Direct.
DECEMBER 9 Beerwah CWA Christmas Fair
When: Saturday December 9, 8am1pm Where: Beerwah Community Hall Info: Live music, free Santa photos, free face painting and free festive themed activities while supporting local artists and makers.
DECEMBER 13 Women united by Defence Christmas Lunch
When: Wednesday December 13, from 11.30am Where: The Local Café, Beerwah Info: We welcome all ex-service and service ladies who live in the Glasshouse Country Area or passing through to join us for some Christmas Cheer. Cost is $30 for lunch including a drink on arrival. Contact Fran on 0416 013 987
DECEMBER 13 Witta Tennis Kid’s Fun Day
When: Wednesday December 13, 8am - 12.30pm Where: 351 Witta Rd, Witta Info: Kids all ages and levels are invited to tennis Fun and Games, Mini Round Robyn Tournament, targets and the Piñata. Homemade Morning Tea, Fruit and Hot Dogs. Cost: $25.00. To register email: mareehooley@gmail.com or text 0437 295 501
DECEMBER 16 Glass House Mountains Community Christmas Party When: Saturday December 16 4pm-8pm Where: 8 Coonowrin Road, Glasshouse Mountains Info: The Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre is hosting a community christmas party. There will be Christmas Carols, entertainment, food trucks, market stalls, and a special visit from Santa. To RSVP, email admin@ghmnc.com.au
DECEMBER 17 Sons of Garcia
When: Sunday December 17, 11am Where: Montville Village Hall Info: New ensemble Anthony Garcia and son Gabriel Garcia will be performing music that is a contemporary homage to their Mexican ancestry.
When: Saturday December 2, 6pm Where: Beerburrum Hall, 7 Anzac Avenue, Beerburrum Info: Let’s gather at the Beerburrum Community Hall for a night of dinner, dessert, music and festive magic! $40 per person. BYO all drinks. RSVP by 28/11 to Patricia 0430 433 734
Christmas Concert
When: Saturday December 2, 2pm Where: Kawana Community Hall, 30 Nanyima St, Buddina Info: Performed by the Sunshine Coast Concert Band, this will be the last one for the year. Come along and enjoy some music.
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Nothing but god can save us Plant-based diet Neither wisdom nor wealth can save us. Neither PhD’s nor fat salaries can bring us to God as free men and women. Neither education nor prosperity can guarantee ‘the good life’. Our thinking power and our earning power combined are not enough to usher in utopia. This in no way detracts from the usefulness or desirability of intelligence and wealth. Education is certainly one of the more liberating factors in our civilization, and prosperity is a major benefit for everyone. In Solomon’s life, his wisdom and wealth were admired rather than despised. But they were not capable of freeing him from his sins and bringing the rule of good to the people. But because he took his eyes off the primary purpose of God calling, nothing worked out. His wisdom turned to folly and his wealth to decadence. With all his gifts, Solomon failed to glorify God. We have a particular reason for noting Solomon’s life, for we today are facing similar possibilities. Because of our culture each of us has a good chance of being both wealthy and wise. We know a lot and we have a lot. Yet there are clear indicators that we are not using our wisdom and wealth according to God’s will. There are large pockets of poverty in our land. The world has millions of hungry people. Surely it is not the will of God that
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(Ps emeritus) Calvary Lutheran Church people are hopelessly trapped in desperate poverty, at a time when our culture has been one of affluence and abundance. We need to look for a deeper reason for being, than simply acquiring better education, jobs and wealth; not with the structure but with the foundation. We begin with ourselves as God’s creation and seek His wisdom and wealth, through Jesus Christ. Through the Word of God, the Holy Spirit imparts to us everything that God is: His love, kindness and forgiveness as well as the material and physical blessings that come daily in our lives. The world may still not see this as wisdom or wealth, since our Lord died in poverty and ridiculed by Pilate as a fool, but we will be wise in God’s sight and inheritors of the riches of a new heaven and a new earth. St Paul writes Philippians 4: 11b “I’ve learned to be content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as very little.”
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Landsborough Seventh-Day Adventist Church has been hosting community plantbased cooking demonstrations and health talks each month during 2023. The final event this month included a meal where attendees over the year were invited to bring a plate of food and recipes to share. The event also included games, challenges and a Junior Masterchef activity. Each attendee also received a gift pack that included a plant-based recipe book, ingredients and recipe for a healthy dessert as well as other health and well-being literature. The church thanks Dr Kathryn Jackson who coordinated the monthly workshops.
Similar health-based activities are being planned for 2024. For more information about a plant-based lifestyle, contact 0407 101 485.
What’s happening at COR Beerwah Contributed by Aaron Jackson Church on the Rise Beerwah as a whole has made some ground in some of the goals it started the year with in 2023. The theme of the year is Go Again with the main focus of implementing new patterns and pathways to help people discover the truth of Christ. There has been some great community initiatives within the life of the Church. Our women hosted a paint and sip night which gave opportunity for relationships to be begun and nurtured through some creative expression. It was a fun time together meeting old friends and seeing new faces. Recently Church on the Rise conducted the Alpha Course, which explores the concept of life and meaning from a Christian World View. It allows each participant to discover God in a fresh and relevant way. Around 40 people came together to learn and shape their faith, focusing on Jesus
Christ. Each evening the Church hosted a meal for the participants to enjoy and create an atmosphere of being able to ask questions and discover new thoughts. At Church on the Rise, we have made some improvements to our facilities including a play area for our children so that parents can build more meaningful connections as their children play in our new playground.
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Contributed by Charles Russell Senior ladies from the Landsborough Seventh-day Adventist Church have been meeting on the 2nd Tuesday each month at 9.30am at the church hall for an enjoyable time of fellowship together. Light refreshments have been available. Marion,
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Contributed by Ken Barker THERE was a game of ricochet on Tuesday. Ted Gardner and Ken Barker teamed up against Sally Adams in what was an enjoyable and light-hearted game which resulted in a 6 – 4 win to Ken and Ted. Ken played Bill Habner at Nambour in a friendly game of association which resulted in a two point win 17 – 15 to Bill after good breaks were made on both sides. Donna Manning played Nick Cram in a game of singles in challenging conditions on Thursday. Heat was a factor. Donna won a close one 14 -13. Wallace Roy played a team consisting of Vince Carbery and Helen Andrews with a close but unrecorded result. Rumour has it that Wallace won but nothing was recorded in the score book. Helen and Ken appeared to have the game won against Dianne Horsman and Nick on a beautiful Sunday afternoon where the rain refused to appear and the temperature dropped. Both Nick and Dianne came good at the death to win a very chatty game 10 – 7. At our AGM held on Saturday Sarah Widin retained the presidency with Vince Carbery returned as Vice, Priscilla Vickers secretary and Stuart Craig treasurer. This is the same team that successfully led us last year. We wish them the best in 2024. The below photo is from the November festival of colour championship and shows the presentation of the 2nd division shield to Donna Manning by club president Sarah Widin. Play days: Association: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 2.00 pm for games to be arranged by 2.30 pm. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days. Ricochet: Tuesday. Please arrive at 8.45 a.m. for games to be arranged by 9.00 a.m. Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704 (President)
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Contributed by Brett Gillis ON SATURDAY night we welcomed Maleny & District Rural Fire Service who all enjoyed barefoot bowls and a barbeque sponsored by Maleny Bowls Club. It was terrific to offer a distraction from their active duty in protecting the local community and see them relaxing on the bowls green. These humble heroes provide a fantastic service to Maleny and surrounds through their sacrifice in volunteering so if you see them around town why not give them a high five and thank them. This coming Friday 24 November we have the final of our 2023 Scroungers competition that will see Karen Leslie, Ian Porter and Brett Gillis play off for the title. Scroungers is a handicap singles game with points scored for the three closest bowls each end - closest scores 3 points, second closest 2 points and 1 point for third closest. This is a terrific format for new bowlers (handicap starts +10) as well
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Contributed by Martine Goedhart RESULTS 14 Nov N/S 1. 65.10% Judith Boyd - Trish Watts 2. 55.21% David Hallam - David Hine 3. 52.55% Faye Rogers - Andrew Smart 4. 51.45% Neville Jordan - Barbara Freeman 5. 45.95% Di Viterale - Gordon Thurlow 6. 42.82% Nell Howie - Bev Sockhill 7. 36.92% Jan Humphreys - Gabi Rosenberger (1) E/W 1. 63.76% Jillian Major - Tom Major 2. 53.84% Jenny Donovan - Kathy Seib 3. 53.37% Keren Frohloff - Katie Piva 4. 52.65% Kay Smith - Di Hume 5. 50.26% Bill Chessellls - Martine Goedhart 6. 48.81% Jennifer Hobson - Karen Wilson 7. 46.03% Graham Nicholson - Miriam
Contributed by David Hayes WEDNESDAY 15.11.23 Social Bowls 9.00am start. Jonathan Orr and Di Hume def Jos Evans and Kerry Munster 22 - 16. Dennis Hume and Marilyn Podmore def Gaylene Coppa and Jenny Hobson 20 - 13. Nicky Bedwell and Noelene Annakin def Jack Timm and Rob Coffey (Maleny) 24 - 15. Sally Squires and Grant Podmore def Scott Bedwell and Margaret Smith 21 - 15. Steph Sleeman and Margaret Gibson def Annette Capern and Mick Clark 23 - 18. Allan Pashby and Jill Kirchheiner def Gwynne O’Sullavin and Rae Farrell 26 - 10. Winners of the day with the lowest winning margin were Steph Sleeman and Margaret Gibson. R/Up were Sally Squires and Grant Podmore. Out of the hat prize to Nicky Bedwell and Noelene Annakin THURSDAY 16.11.23 Social Bowls 12.30pm start. Winners of the day with 2 wins and a margin of 25 were Brian Squires and Steve Phillips. R/Up with the highest winning margin in either game with + 14 were Kevin Cook and Gavin Linnan. Lucky draw was won by Jenny Hobson and Di Hume. Raffle
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NEWS Glasshouse Glasshouse trio set to serve it up at national championships cricket men’s strong win THE Glasshouse Cricket Club’s men’s first grade team had a convincing win over the Maroochydore Swans in their two day match on November 18-19. Although the Swans won the toss, having the upper hand to kick off the game and electing to bowl, Glasshouse won, the final score being 10/105 and 5/122 and Maroochydore 10/193. Glasshouse captain Joel Owen racked up 29 runs in the first innings, and teammate Ricky Sawyer scored 35 runs in the second innings, remaining not out. Maroochydore came out swinging in their first innings behind the bat, with opening batter Jack Parker getting 82 runs. However, Glasshouse’s Jack Hextall eventually caught Parker out with the assistance of Charlie Prudence, who bowled the fatal ball. Glasshouse’s Brock Topfer and Captain Owen both bowled three wickets each to shut down the Maroochydore squad. The Glasshouse club had one more chance to score enough runs in their second innings to come back, as Maroochydore was leading by 88 runs. Although Glasshouse only scored another 122 runs, it was enough to get over the line to defeat the Swans, evening the playing field after Maroochydore beat them by one run in round four earlier this season. Glasshouse will now play the Caboolture Snakes at home at 10am on November 25, this weekend.
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Beach brothers are performing as a block GLASSHOUSE brothers Thomas, Jye and Charlie Turner, have all made it into the Queensland team training squads for the Beach Volleyball National Championships. Thomas, Jye and Charlie have been selected in the U16s, U15s and U14s sides respectively in what their dad, Joel, said is a just reward for the “ridiculous amount of training” the trio undertake each week. Thomas, 14, first started playing volleyball at his school Glasshouse Christian College - in grade seven and was followed soon after by 13-year-old Jye. Both Thomas and Jye have attended five volleyball national championships since first starting in the sport, winning four events. Youngest brother Charlie, 11, caught on and was soon hooked on the sport. Joel Turner said while the family was new to the sport, the kids brothers were not only fast learners, but committed to excelling. “They do a ridiculous amount of training with the Bala Academy on the Sunshine Coast,” he said. “Bala Academy has got some very good coaches, but they are also good mentors for the parents. “They have been incredibly good to us and a major part of our success.” Joel added he could not
be in the Glasshouse Christian College’s year nine division one team,” Joel said. “After the schools cup, they will go to their respective camps, Jye will stay in the Gold Coast for another week, and Thomas will go out to Toowoomba for a week.” Other students from Glasshouse Christian College who have been picked in the beach volleyball training squads include Ashton Shaw in the U15 boys, Addison Shaw in the U18 girls, and Ryder Shaw in the U14 boys. kirra@gcnews.com.au
Thomas Turner (Image: Rogue Gun Photography) be prouder of his three boys’ achievements, and credited their success to the dedication they put in. “It’s not uncommon for us to be doing some sort of volleyball training, at least five times a week,” he said. “As a parent, you’re very proud, there’s nothing better than seeing the kids achieve what they set out
to do, it’s pretty cool.” As a credit to their ongoing drive and dedication, Thomas and Jye have also been invited to participate in separate week-long Volleyball Australia development camps. “The boys will first compete at the week-long Australian Volleyball schools cup on December 3 at the Gold Coast where both Jye and Thomas will
Jye Turner (Image: Rogue Gun Photography)
Beerwah Oztag is booming Jayce’s cunning BMX riding abilities THE Beerwah Oztag venue is overflowing with keen kids wanting to join the sport, reaching a max of 250 in it’s first season. Beerwah Oztag venue manager, Steve Barons, said despite being happy with the venue’s success so far, he feels bad for the many kids who want to join the local venue. “I feel a bit disappointed for all the kids who want to join up and having to tell them sorry, we just don’t have the field allocations to be able to have any more players,” he said. This allows the Beerwah venue to continue to grow, which Steve said he plans to expand their field capacity next year, especially now
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that three teams will represent the venue at the state cup next year. “We’ve got an U12 boys, U13 boys, and U14 girls team all heading to the state cup in 2024, I’m more excited about that then I am about my own sporting achievements,” he said. Steve added that the Beerwah venue will host a tournament style event on November 26, to allow kids the opportunity to play in a competitive style of Oztag. “We are just waiting to confirm this event to ensure the fields will be available, but we are hoping to have food trucks and stuff like that to make a big day out of it,” he said.
BMX Queensland Champion Jayce Cunning is heading to the United States next week to ride in Oklahoma, following a successful year. Cunning initially raced in motocross following in his father footsteps, however at seven-years-old his focus shifted to BMX riding. “I went to watch my friend Grace one night at the Yandina BMX Club, and that night I knew I wanted to give it a go, so I bought a bike and then started racing and never looked back,” he said. Cunning was smashing international goals pre-covid, racing in the United States, residing in Texas, and after dialling back his international riding, he is visiting the United States for two weeks to ride. “The team I raced for in the United States, Speedco, has invited me to race with them in a competition in Oklahoma
this weekend, but I haven’t raced with them for a while in the supercross A pro level, so I think I’ll get smashed,” he said. Since the pandemic hit, Jayce has been able to pursue his long dream of coaching the up and coming riders at the Hinterland BMX Club in Mooloolah Valley, where it all began for him.“To see all the riders developing and going away to state and national titles and getting results is super cool to be a part of and watching them,” he said. “I actually get more of a buzz watching them racing then my own racing.”Jayce holds the number 14 ranking in Australia after winning the Hutsix BMX State Championships in the Superclass Men division on September 24, and is now focusing on his second Mountain Biking World Tour.
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No time to waste as plan drives rubbish revolution WASTE will be transformed into a valuable resource thanks to a plan shaped by Sunshine Coast sustainability champions. The Sunshine Coast Resource Recovery Strategy 2023 has been adopted at Council’s latest meeting (November 16). It follows input from the region’s sustainability advocates and outlines Council’s plan to manage waste into the future. The goal is that, by 2041, nothing ends up in landfill. To do this, the strategy considers rubbish not as something to be buried in the ground, but a resource to be reused again and again.
Helping drive the repurposing revolution will be a new $40m material recovery facility (MRF) soon to be operational at Nambour. With industry-leading intelligent sorting technology, the Sunshine Coast MRF will be able to recover glass bottles, plastic containers, cardboard, paper and steel and aluminium cans, supplying a range of quality products for re-use across several industries. Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor, Maria Suarez, said the strategy also supported Council’s target to be a zero-net emissions organisation by 2041.
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Cute character home close to town NEWLY renovated and perfect for the downsizers, investors, or first home buyers this charming three-bedroom house is located at 19 OLD LANDSBOROUGH ROAD, Beerwah. Situated on an easy care 292 sqm of land, this property offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. As you step inside from the north/east facing front porch, you will be greeted by a lightfilled living area, complete with beautiful floorboards that add a touch of charm. The kitchen boasts modern appliances, including a dishwasher and ample storage, making meal preparation a breeze. The property also features split
Unique - Architectural - Style WELCOME to this unique sanctuary nestled in the select residential area of North Maleny. This home is architecturally designed to face north. The house is a set on 5926 sq metres of choice land. As you step inside from the covered patio via the front door or large bi-fold cedar doors you’ll be delighted by the airy light filled atmosphere. Fresh white walls create possibilities for many decor choices. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, creating a perfect space for entertaining
system air conditioning, ensuring year-round comfort. The home also has 2 separate living areas. Outside, the property offers a fully fenced yard, providing privacy and security. Conveniently located, this property is just an easy walk or bike ride from local schools, shops, and train station. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to secure a comfortable and convenient
family and friends. The living room features a wood burning fire-place, creating a warm ambiance during the colder months. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, equipped with a dishwasher and ample storage space. The bedrooms are generously sized and come with built-in robes, providing plenty of storage for your belongings. With 3 bathrooms, there will never be a shortage of convenience. A covered walkway leads to a separate Barn/Studio adjacent to the main residence. You will find this fully self-contained
with all appliances and craft area plus, spacious workshop under. Even a loft bedroom for fun. Ideal as a work from home office if required. Outside, you’ll find a fully fenced yard. The outdoor entertaining area is ideal for
lifestyle in Beerwah. 19 Old Landsborough Rd Beerwah Offers Over $599,000 3 bed 1 bath 1 car Contact Donna Girdler on 0417 357 167
hosting BBQs and gatherings. Just three minutes drive into Maleny, don’t miss the opportunity to make this house your dream home. Contact Geoff at Maleny Realty on 0418 787 060 today to arrange a private inspection.
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SOLD AT AUCTION! In a bustling auction held this past Saturday at 28 Strawberry Road, Beerwah, fervent interest and a packed crowd marked the event's success. The property captured the attention of 45 attendees, showcasing the eagerness for prime real estate in the area. The auction witnessed an impressive turnout of 6 registered bidders, each vying passionately for ownership which drove the final price to an outstanding $1,260,000, surpassing the reserve by a substantial $110,000. The atmosphere was charged with
anticipation and excitement as prospective buyers engaged in spirited bidding, reflecting the desirability and value attributed to this particular property. The successful sale demonstrates the buoyancy of the local real estate market and the success of the auction strategy that Ray White are known for! There is a growing demand for quality homes in Hinterland, so if you are thinking of selling give the team a call today! Ray White Beerwah Ray White Mooloolah Valley Ray White Landsborough (07) 5439 0300 www.raywhitebeerwah.com.au
6/28 Turner Street, Beerwah • Master bedroom with built-in robe and en-suite • 2 additional bedrooms • Main bathroom with both shower and bath • Kitchen with electric cooking, loads of cupboard space, quality tapware, dishwasher and fridge space • Open plan living and dining area • Very private outdoor entertaining area • Single garage • Landscaped with low-maintenance gardens www.raywhitebeerwah.com.au
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JOHN MCGRATH – INVESTORS INCREASINGLY LOOKING TO THE REGIONS It’s one of the most fundamental shifts in the Australian psyche in recent history: city slickers who’d never seriously considered making the move to a regional area before suddenly had their eyes opened to the idea en masse. Enticed by the promise of getting better value for their hard-earned dollar and more flexible working arrangements introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, they exited the big smoke in droves. As discussed in this year’s McGrath Report, the population of regional Australia grew by more than 100,000 in FY22, building on 70,000 the year before. The impact this trend has had on
these regional areas cannot be understated, with unprecedented job growth and more money being poured into the regions, leading to improved services and infrastructure and greater liveability. Property values soared too, creating an attractive market for investors. The average distance between where landlords live and invest is reportedly now 857km, compared with 559km in the year to November 2021, and 294km pre-pandemic, according to data from MCG Quantity Surveyors. This indicates investors are looking further afield for opportunities, particularly in the regions. This move towards remote investing has largely been driven by the
perception of better capital growth prospects in the regions, and higher rental yields that usually come with more affordable properties. Another benefit of buying in regional areas is the opportunity to buy houses, which have historically delivered better capital growth than apartments – which are the only affordable option for many investors in the capital cities. With banks charging higher interest rates on investor loans, investors are also being forced to look towards more affordable markets. Advancements in technology necessitated by the pandemic, such as video inspections, 3D floorplans and signing contracts electronically, have also enabled this trend. The prospect of phone bidding and purchasing properties sight unseen is no longer foreign. Buyers lured to the regions who find themselves priced out of hotspots have started to look in neighbouring ‘ripple regions’ where the lifestyle is similar but the housing is more affordable. For example, whilst the median price of houses in ever-popular Byron Bay fell 8.7% over the 12 months to
June 2023 to be $2.875 million, other nearby towns that offer excellent value a bit further from the coast have fared considerably better. On Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, house prices in Noosa Heads rose by 5.8% to $2,157,500 in the 12 months to June, but there were more dramatic increases a bit further inland. House values in Kin Kin shot up 21.5% to $1,032,500, whilst in Black Mountain they climbed 24.4% to $1,244,000. I predict more regional price growth going forward as working from home becomes part of the new landscape. From an investment and capital gain perspective, I can see many lifestyle areas performing as well or better than their city counterparts over the next decade. In particular, areas that are within two hours of the big cities will outperform and coastal towns are still the star performers. So, as empty nesters and work-fromhomers demand more lifestyle and housing affordability within an easy drive to the CBDs, they will drive prices materially higher over the next decade.
Meet our New ClieNt CoNsultaNt Deb FleMiNg After almost a decade working in every aspect of the real estate industry including sales, property management and commercial, Deb has found her true passion working with clients to ensure their investment property is exceptionally well looked after. With a passion for people and a genuine commitment to providing world-class service, Deb fits in perfectly to the McGrath team. Deb is a well-connected and active community member who is widely known for her support of many local charities and community events over the years. She is passionate about giving back to her community and is always looking for ways
that she can make a positive impact. Outside of work, she can usually be found somewhere close to the ocean, planning for her next travel adventure or spending time with family and friends. If you are looking for an experienced real estate professional to guide you and your investment decisions now and, into the future, you can’t look past Deb. She has worked tirelessly over the years to earn herself a stellar reputation within our Sunshine Coast community, and is undoubtedly the go to person for investors who want peace of mind knowing they are working with the best!
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CoMMuNiTy GivebaCk 12 DayS oF ChriSTMaS McGrath Coast & Hinterland’s annual 12 Days of Christmas is back, bigger and better than ever! As 2023 draws to a close, we as an office like to reflect on all the ways in which we have been lucky enough to make an impactful difference to the people we come into contact with. At McGrath Coast & Hinterland, we recognise our community and the various charities and not-for-profit organisations that are working hard to reach the people that need support. Over the past 7 years, we have donated more than $300,000 to over 200 organisations, this is something that is near and dear to our hearts and certainly one of our greatest achievements. This year, in addition to our community giveback, we will also be running two separate campaigns, and we urge you to get involved:
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