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Welcome to our second online only GC&M News and thanks for ‘clicking the link’ and having a read. Our front cover this week gives you a bit of a hint of this week’s theme. Theme, what theme? Since when did the weekly paper need a theme?

Well, since there isn’t too much news, events or things going on we have decided to make some changes to how we put our stories together, which may include a weekly theme.

Also as people have a little bit more time on their hands we have put together some longer stories from across the townships of Glasshouse Country & Maleny that reflect on many different aspects of what ANZAC Day is all about and how we will be marking the occasion this year.

You may also notice as you get into this week’s edition that we have started adapting how we present the pages to take advantage of this new online world;

we have increased the size of the font and spacing in the layout, as well as making the photos larger, so we hope this helps improve the readability.

Knowing how much our readers enjoy a laugh we are also now including an extra cartoon which will be on our ‘You Said It’ page, and we have opened up the space for our ‘jokes’. And to encourage readers to send us their ‘suitable jokes’ they will go into a monthly draw for a $50 gift card to buy groceries - see the Fun page for more details.

There will now be two Sudokus printed in the paper each week, we will be adding daily crosswords to our website / Facebook page, and as of next week’s edition you will be able to do the crosswords in the paper online!

I am currently describing this online version of the paper as a ‘work in progress’ as we continue to change how and what we will be including each week.

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ANZAC Day Marking ANZAC Day differently in 2020 RSL Queensland are calling on the ANZAC spirit of ingenuity to find a unique way to commemorate this year.

Did you know that one of the qualities the ANZACs were famous for was their ingenuity? When soldiers landed at Gallipoli on 25 April, 1915 they weren’t carrying the equipment or supplies required for trench warfare.

Although supplies were brought in throughout the campaign by boat, they could be delayed or destroyed, so soldiers had to be industrious and inventive. They made weapons, equipment, board games and stationery from items they found around them.

The cancellation of traditional ANZAC Day services this year has been sad, but it has forced us to channel some of the ANZAC spirit of ingenuity as we think of new and different ways to mark this special occasion.

Following are RSL Queensland's top ten ideas that you and your family can do around this time to honour our Defence personnel, past and present, and ensure their service and sacrifice is not forgotten.

1.Light Up The Dawn On ANZAC Day, let’s ‘light up the dawn’ to commemorate all those who have served and sacrificed for this nation.

The Queensland RSL are asking Australians to stand at the end of your driveway, on your balcony or porch, or in your living room to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for this nation.

From 6am, the RSL will be streaming a short commemorative service, comprising: The Ode, The Last Post, a minute’s silence, and Reveille. Why not join them and the rest of Australia in this special moment.

Go to https://rslqld.org/News/Latest-News/ Light-up-the-dawn.

2.Plant rosemary Gardening is a great activity for your mind and body. And you will be able to reap the benefits you sow in the months and years to come.

Now is the perfect time to work on a gardening project, so why not plant some rosemary to mark the occasion. To find out more about why rosemary is part of our ANZAC Day tradition take a look at Brownie’s Gardening column this week on page 43

3. Make a rosemary wreath If you already have some rosemary in your garden, you could make a rosemary wreath to hang on your door!

4. Bake ANZAC biscuits It wouldn’t be ANZAC Day without these golden, oaty treats.

There’s nothing so Australian as an ANZAC biscuit, and most families have their own recipe handed down through the generations.ANZAC bikkies are easy to cook and even easier to eat, so why not get into the ANZAC spirit and bake up a batch this ANZAC Day? If you don’t have a recipe take a look at Amanda Smyth’s cook book that we included in our GC&M News April 8 edition. https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/ docs/edition_8_april_2020_2/5

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5. Help an older veteran Older members of our community are particularly vulnerable right now, so if you know an older veteran who is selfisolating or doesn’t have any friends or family around, why not offer to do their shopping, mow their lawn or even just give them a phone call and have a chat.

6. Donate to the ANZAC Appeal In a normal year, you would see RSL Sub Branch members in shopping malls and on street corners in the lead-up to ANZAC Day selling badges to raise funds to support veterans.

That won’t be possible this year, but they will still need money to support local veterans, so consider making a donation to the ANZAC Appeal.

7. Enjoy a gunfire breakfast Another iconic ANZAC Day tradition is the ‘gunfire breakfast’. Historically, gunfire is a British drink made from black tea and rum. It was often served to soldiers before a morning attack as a form of Dutch courage.

The name likely stems from the morning gun in a garrison town.

The ‘gunfire breakfast’ seems to have

evolved over time and can be ‘coffee and rum’, ‘stew, sausage and bread’, or even ‘bacon and eggs’. The latter is usually served by the Australian War Memorial for their ‘gunfire breakfast’ on ANZAC Day. Why not enjoy one with your family after your own special Dawn Service this year.

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8. Video call your loved ones

The reason many Australians hold ANZAC Day so close to their hearts is because they use the day as an opportunity to remember the sacrifices made by their loved ones.

Don’t let this year be any different – create a shrine in honour of them using photos, flowers and a candle. You could also make your own wreath at home with leaves or flowers from your garden or supermarket.

A good way to stay connected with your friends and family if you can’t physically stand beside them on ANZAC Day is to have a video chat or phone call. Thanks to technology, there are lots of ways you can do this, including Skype, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, Apple FaceTime or Google Hangouts.

Being able to see the faces of your nearest and dearest will brighten your day and allow you to commemorate the occasion together.

10. Create your own shrine

9. Recite The Ode The Ode recited at ANZAC Day commemorations is the fourth stanza of Laurence Binyon's ‘For the Fallen’, first published in the London Times in 1914.

Why not recite it yourself or together as a family and consider the meaning of the words: They shall grow not old, as we that are left

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a historical context at parades and public events. While not a military organisation, the troop do strive to portray a military unit and so rely on original military manuals and anecdotal evidence to help the regiment conduct themselves as near as possible with historical accuracy.

Troop Commander Rob Werry said that

while current circumstances have curtailed this years’ ANZAC Day parades, he is hopeful that if contact restrictions are lifted later this year, the troop may be able to attend ceremonial events - such as bigger events marking the battle of Beersheba in October and Remembrance Day in November.

ANZAC Day is usually one of the busiest days of the year for the 5th Light Horse Regiment, Maleny Troop, with members and their horses traditionally attending a number of services and events around the Sunshine Coast.

Current health directives to manage COVID-19 have put the long-running re-enactment troop activities on hold, however GC&M News thought it timely to shine a light on the troop, what they do and what type of community events they usually attend.

Formed in 1992, The 5th Light Horse Regiment, Maleny Troop is a volunteer association who strive to keep alive the spirit of the Light Horse. Based at the Beersheba Living Museum in the Maleny Community Precinct, the troop is custodian to authentic and replica memorabilia, and information boards associated with WW1 and in particular, the 5th Light Horse Regiment. Affiliated with the Australian Light Horse Association, members from all walks of life come together to demonstrate This photo was taken back in 2014 when the members of the troop were doing a sunset training Australian Light Horse skills and dress in ride in preparation for the ANZAC Centenary Commemorative Ride event

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“Normally we would be parading at various ANZAC Day events this coming weekend.

A typical ANZAC Day would include members attending the dawn service at Caloundra, which is always a challenge getting our horses ready in the dark, followed by the RSL parade in Caloundra,” explained Rob. “We also attend the Maroochydore service and Maleny RSL street parade, and visit Erowal and the Maleny Soldiers memorial hospital.”

Rob said that other highlights during the year include the troop’s attendance at the annual Australia Day parade in Buderim which involves five different light horse troops from the Sunshine Coast, educational visits to local schools and visits to aged care facilities.

“Our visits to aged care facilities involve our members dressed in full historical uniform along with their horses. For some elderly people it really brings back a lot of memories from their past, especially to see the horses. It can be a quite emotional for many and even a bit of tear jerker for our members too, but it’s lovely to be able to brighten up people’s day,” said Rob.

Members participating in a previous march on ANZAC Day in Maleny

The 5th Light Horse Regiment, Maleny Troop currently has around 12 members and ten horses, with fundraising for the troop’s activities entirely reliant on membership and donations from the local community private and business sectors.

Rob said that while membership numbers may be small, the troop manages to pack a big punch when it comes to attending events and sharing their knowledge of Australian Light Horse achievements and traditions with the community.

“We’re only a small troop but we sure do get around! Our focus now will be to follow health directives until it is safe to open the museum and training grounds again, and hopefully we will be able to attend events again later in the year. We’ll be looking

forward to planning for Australia Day 2021, which we hope will provide a great opportunity to get out there and celebrate with others what we’ve all been through,” said Rob. A number of different volunteer roles are available for interested people including those with an interest in administration or historical memorabilia, roles for those who have a love of horses but don’t wish to ride, as well as positions for additional riders with an interest in the ethos of military re-enactment.

To find out more, contact Troop Commander Rob Werry on 0422 660 842 or secretary Lee Dominick on 0413 122 743, or follow their Facebook page at 5thlighthorsemaleny for more information.

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ANZAC Day Gilvear Room honours local family By Sonia Clark At its recent re-opening ceremony, the Glasshouse Country RSL unveiled the naming of one of the refurbished rooms – the Gilvear Room – in honour of the pioneering local Gilvear family.

The naming of the room honoured the considerable cost of war to the Gilvear family who sadly lost three sons during World War I, as well as acknowledging the substantial effort of younger family members William (Bill) Gilvear, who was involved in the early days of the RSL Sub Branch, as well as his son, Lex Gilvear.

Family member Dawn Parker, the niece of the boys who lost their lives, attended the official opening on behalf of the Gilvear family, along with her sister Joan Velthuis and cousin Brenda Braise, who still lives in the area. She said it was a very nice honour for the family.

“I felt it was lovely of the RSL to name the room after our family. It was a nice way to acknowledge the substantial family loss, which saw three boys killed and three injured during World War I, as well as all the work that Uncle Bill and his son Lex contributed to the local RSL in later years,” Dawn said.

The Gilvear family were a large, well-

known local family of 12 who sent six of their sons along with the family patriarch, Thomas Gilvear, to fight at the Western Front during the war of 1914-1918.

Originally from Scotland, the family emigrated to Australia in 1911, moving to Bundaberg. In 1915, Thomas and his wife Christina relocated to Glass House Mountains where they ran a banana farm with their six eldest sons before the outbreak of war.

In May 1916, Thomas signed up at the age of 43 along with six of his sons.

The following year, as an example of how challenging it would have been for Christina to almost single-handedly run the family property, one of the older sons, James Smith Gilvear, was granted ten days’ leave to help his mother plant an acre of bananas – as there was no one left to help on the family farm.

Sadly, while caring for the remaining four children and managing the farm, Christina received telegrams with the news that three of her sons had been killed on the battlefields of France.

In a tragic loss for one local family, Lance Corporal Alexander Smith Gilvear was killed in 1917 at Bullecourt, Private Robert Gilvear family members Brenda Briese, Joan Velthuis and Dawn Parker

Private Thomas Gilvear (Snr) Gilvear was killed in 1918 near Albert, and Corporal Kenneth Gilvear was killed in action in 1918 at Sailly-le-Sec. In July 1918, Private Thomas Gilvear received a letter from Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood advising that due to the loss of his sons Thomas was approved to return to Australia. The letter acknowledged that Thomas had suffered more than his fair share for his country.

The Gilvear's other sons Sergeant Thomas Gilvear Jnr, Private James Gilvear and Private John Gilvear were all wounded in action.

While this level of loss for one family may seem unusual in today’s world, it was not uncommon to small towns, especially during World War I when young men had enlisted in large numbers lured by the promise of adventure and national pride to fight for their country. Often brothers and mates enlisted in the same units, going together into battle never to return home.

At the end of the war, it was reported that Beerwah townspeople climbed Mt Coochin, one of the Glass House Mountains, and lit a celebration fire. One local resident stated at the time that "everywhere you looked there were bonfires on hilltops", though sadly for three of the Gilvear boys they would never see their home town mountains again.

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Restoring of Glass House Mountains WW1 Honour Board For those who use the Glass House Mountains Community Hall in Coonowrin Road, you may have noticed that the World War 1 Honour Board, usually affixed to the side wall of Hall, has been missing.

The Honour Board was commissioned towards the end of WW1 and was originally located at the Glass House Mountains Railway Station.

According to the Brisbane Courier, October 11, 1918, it was unveiled at a ceremony held on Saturday, October 5, 1918 by Mr R J Warren MLA in the presence of 60 guests.

The Chairman of the committee, Mr W Lister, spoke feelingly on what the board meant to the relatives and friends whose names appeared thereon.

He also spoke of repatriation and the future of the soldier, and trusted that people would not lose sight of the fact that the soldiers had fought to keep their homes from the enemy.

The Board, when it was unveiled, showed only 17 names – the remaining three names (T Rose, J Doak and P Hennessey) were added later, although it is not known why they were not on the Board at the unveiling.

In April 1921 public consent was gained to relocate the Board to the School of Arts building, and the Southern Queensland Fruitgrowers’ Association gave permission for this to occur. This would probably have been in response to the formation of a Returned Soldier’s League in February 1921, and the subsequent use of the School of Arts as a focus point for functions – there being no separate RSL building until after WW2. It would no doubt also ensure that the Board would be

better protected and more secure.

In late 2019 an application was made to the Sunshine Coast Council for funding to conserve and preserve this significant 100-yearold Honour Board – possibly one of the oldest memorial boards in the Sunshine Coast area.

The application was successful, and work is currently progressing under the capable eye of Melanie Fihelly, a well-qualified conservator.

It was hoped that the work would be completed in time for ANZAC Day, so watch this space for further updates.

The Hall committee thanks the Sunshine Coast Council Heritage Levy – Collection Care Program for making funding available for this work.

The Hall is currently closed due to restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 virus.

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ANZAC Day 2020 the 75th anniversary of end of WW2 With the cancellation of Marches for ANZAC Day, in response to the Coronavirus crisis, many WW2 veterans like long-term Sunshine Coast resident, Mick Scott, are disappointed that this year may be the first time in 75 years that they will be unable to march on April 25 to remember their fallen comrades.

Mick Scott, now 99 years of age (he turns 100 later in the year), always attends an ANZAC Day march and service, which he usually shares with his family and friends.

Many of the marches he has participated in over the years have been at Landsborough, where he had a 25 year history of involvement from the early 1950’s with the then Landsborough RSL Sub Branch.

However, this year will be a very different experience as contact with family and friends will be limited. While Mick respects, understands and supports the restrictions we now living under, he hopes he will still be able to have a beer with a friend - but at a safe distance.

Born in Muttaburra, western Queensland in 1920, Mick grew up in the Muttaburra area and was working as a stockman at the outbreak of WW2 in September 1939.

He decided to join the RAAF and was formally enlisted in February 1940, where he was assigned to 10 Squadron and later that year was deployed to Great Britain where he served in Coastal Command as a tail gunner on the Sunderland Flying Boat.

He spent the duration of the war based mainly in Britain, which also included missions to other European theatres of the war, North Africa and the Mediterranean.

During the War in Cardiff in Wales, Mick met and married Muriel Trott in 1942, with two of their children born during the war years.

In 1946 the Scott family returned to Australia settling at Eudlo on a pineapple

and banana farm, where two more children were added to the family.

At Eudlo Mick and Muriel became involved in community life which included being associated with the establishment of an RSL Sub Branch in Eudlo, in which Mick was the Sub Branch treasurer.

The Sub Branch has now closed and merged with the Palmwoods Sub-Branch.

The original charter of the RSL Eudlo Sub Branch is still on display at the Palmwoods Memorial Hall.

In 1951 the family moved to Landsborough where they soon became very active members of the Landsborough community including the Landsborough RSL Sub Branch when it was formed in January 1953.

There had been a previous Landsborough Sub Branch established in about 1920, but it had folded.

Mick held the positions of president and treasurer of the Landsborough Sub-Branch at various stages.

In December 1991, due to declining membership, the Glass House Mountains and Landsborough Sub-Branches amalgamated into what is now the Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch; which is still active today and conducts ANZAC Day services and marches at both Glass House Mountains and Landsborough.

After more than 25 years living in Landsborough Mick and Muriel left the area, initially returning to Cardiff in Wales for an extended period before setting in Kallangur in 1979, where Mick continued his involvement with the Pine Rivers RSL Sub Branch.

In 1987, after another visit to Cardiff, Mick and Muriel retired to Golden Beach Caloundra, where Mick still lives today.

Sadly, after more than seventy years of marriage Muriel passed away in 2013.

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Most afternoons a group of his friends gather at the same bench table overlooking the Pumicestone Passage which has become known as the ‘Table of Knowledge’ or TOK for short.

He often plays golf at the Glenview Par 3 Golf Course and apart from his walks to the Power Boat Club, also walks regularly along the foreshore at Golden Beach which is the only activity he can now maintain under the current COVID-19 restrictions.

While Mick will not be able to march in the Landsborough ANZAC Day march and service, he will show his respect for his fallen comrades by watching an ANZAC Day Service on television and observing a minute’s silence.

He would like to encourage others to also remember the fallen on ANZAC Day by whatever avenue they feel appropriate including by watching a service on television or has been suggested by observing the minute’s silence in their driveway.

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LIGHT UP THE DAWN ON ANZAC DAY

This year there will be no formal ANZAC Day ceremony. RSL Queensland has asked us to honour our diggers in a different way.

6AM SATURDAY 25 APRIL

A solider stood at the pearly gate His face was scared and old He stood before the man of fate For admission to the fold.

• Stand at the end of your driveway, on your balcony or in your living room • Tune into RSL QLD’s live stream from your smart phone or computer to watch the commemorative service • Come together in spirit to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for our country

“What have you done,” St Peter asked.

“To gain admission here?”

“I’ve been a soldier, sir,” he said.

“For many and many a year.”

The pearly gate swung open wide As Peter touched the bell.

“Inside,” he said ‘and choose your harp.

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ANZAC Day will be very different this year, however, it is more important than ever that we all commemorate the ANZACs this Saturday. The commitment that we make together to honour the men and women of the Australian Defence Force, past and present, is not conditional - it is our duty to remember and to honour them, whatever the circumstances.

It is not only our duty to commemorate ANZAC Day, it is also an emblematic part of our shared national identity. It is symbolic of our nations’ past challenges and how we overcame them with courage, self-sacrifice and dedication to others.

These quintessential Australian values have never been needed so much as they are now.

There are many ways you can commemorate the ANZACs this year. You can watch the televised national ceremony, which will be broadcast from the Australian War Memorial at 5.30am, or stand for a minute silence at 11.30am, the time here in Australia when the ANZACs landed.

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Many of our region’s musicians, young and old, are learning the Last Post and will be playing from their front lawns at 6am, while others are emailing messages of support to supportthetroops@defence.gov.au or visiting www.anzacportal.dva.gov.au.

Many will explore their family’s history of service, or simply watch the sun rise together from their balconies and driveways. I hope many of you will share your commemorations on social media using the hashtag #AnzacAtHome However you choose to do it, please pause to remember the ANZACs this Saturday, and say your own thank you to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for all Australians.

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“The only thing we have to fear … is fear itself”, said Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1933 calling the people of the United States together to overcome the Great Depression; he then went on to lead the U.S.A. in WW2.

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The strength he spoke of however exists in us all. It exists within our hearts and souls, and is often seen when we are called upon to face challenges that in normal circumstances we would shy from.

Yet there are different types of fear. The most confronting is the risk of losing your life.

And so it was on April 25, 1915 that 16,000 Australians and New Zealanders faced their greatest challenge. They were about to land at what is now called Anzac Cove to confront thousands of Turks who had planned, resourced and manned the hills and ranges, training deadly firepower

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State Member for Glass House on the beach and surrounding areas. The ANZACs were facing fear like few ever face.

They were young and many were never to be husbands, fathers or grandfathers, while others would leave widows, and children without a father. Many returned changed forever.

From the carnage, the loss of innocence, the horror and deprivation, was forged a nation that looks to that time as a defining moment in relation to the Australian character. It was a defeat, a serious defeat, yet it was a victory of spirit. Today, that spirit lives throughout this nation in the hearts of every one of us.

War must never be glorified, but those who offer themselves in the pursuit and protection of freedom must be. We are faced with hard choices yet our forebears show us that those choices are essential to protect our way of life.

So today, 105 years later, we say to them and all who have fought for this country the simple words “thank you.” With that is the hope we never need face the fear they endured for eight long months.

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I was recently asked if COVID-19 would be the greatest challenge to face my generation and those younger.

It may well be. But, without belittling the current loss of life, illness, loss of jobs and livelihoods, and forced isolation … how lucky are we!

We commemorate ANZAC Day this weekend, when we remember the nearly 103,000 Australians who have lost their lives, not to mention the countless number of men and women wounded and scarred mentally in armed conflicts.

From the colonial military forces that served in Africa, through two World Wars, Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam, to peacekeeping missions in the Sinai, Persian Gulf, Rwanda, Somalia, East Timor and the Solomon Islands, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan - the toll has been steep.

Every job lost to COVID-19 is confronting.

But the number of unemployed will not reach the staggering one in every three Australians without a job during the interwar Great Depression.

We will come through this current pandemic because we have a country that

values life, because those who served our nation made the ultimate sacrifice. We will come through this pandemic because our forefathers fought for a strong democracy, one that we now often ridicule but would never replace for the alternative. We will come through this pandemic because our grandparents went without for years, not months, and allowed us to inherit an economy that rewards effort and offers a hand up to those who need it.

We will come through these challenging times … because we owe it to their legacy!

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By Lea Parkes While I am a big fan of anyone with artistic talent, and those that can turn their hand at all things craft, I have to admit it is not my strong point.

So recently when I saw the instructions for an ANZAC Day wreath made from egg cartons and some cardboard I got pretty excited.

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the day?

I got plenty of great responses, including Alison Edwards who was planning to turn the bases of milk bottles into beautiful poppy covered candle holders, Tamika Milgate who was part way through constructing her wreath from upcycled bases of coke bottles, while Kelly and Haley Wall (pictured) had turned their wheelie bin into an ANZAC work of art.

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Well thanks ladies for all of your inspiration, I haven’t quite got around to finishing the wreath, but as Brownie always has plenty of rosemary growing in our garden, I might put a vase of it together to sit out the front of our place on Friday afternoon, so that anyone walking past can wear a piece of it on their chest on Saturday morning.

One of our neighbours have letterboxed dropped out street to say her son has been practicing his bugle so we will be able to hear live music performed, which will no doubt be accompanied by one of our other neighbour’s rooster crowing.

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By Sonia Clark Seasoned musical performer Louise Winton will be providing a special ANZAC Day ‘tribute in isolation’ online live performance, from her home in Glass House Mountains at 11am this Saturday April 25. Originally booked to sing at four ANZAC day events this year, which included performances at Glass House Mountains and Landsborough RSL commemorative ceremonies, Louise will now be live streaming her performance via her Louise Winton Sings Facebook page.

With over 35 years professional singing experience, Louise said she could sing before she could speak, and while the COVID-19 restrictions may have heavily impacted thousands of performers, Louise said she has remained determined for her voice to be heard, with online performances a new way to continue to engage with audiences.

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ANZAC Day ABC to screen ANZAC Day service A nationally broadcast commemorative service will take place at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on the morning of ANZAC Day, 25 April 2020.

The ABC will begin pre-service programming from 5am, with the service broadcast live from the commemorative area and Hall of Memory from 5.30am.

The event will not be open to the public but will be broadcast live across Australia and streamed online.

Director of the Australian War Memorial, Matt Anderson PSM, said that the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic makes this year’s ANZAC Day all the more important.

“ANZAC Day is traditionally about acknowledging the resilience and fortitude demonstrated by the Anzacs at Gallipoli and the subsequent legacy that was born.

Across the community, people are drawing upon their own resources to deal with this global health crisis,” Mr Anderson said.

“It is vital that we have the opportunity to take time to pause and reflect on ANZAC Day, if not as some brief respite from the overwhelming nature of the pandemic, but because it’s what we do.

“ANZAC Day happens every year and it will happen in 2020, albeit in different circumstances. We are resolute in our commitment to ensuring Australians can honour the Australian servicemen and servicewomen who have served in the past, and recognise those who are currently serving.”

Mr Anderson added that it is critical the Memorial’s ANZAC Day commemorative service includes a minimum number of people and adheres to government advice on gatherings of large groups and social distancing. The Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Government, Professor Brendan Murphy, has given formal approval for an exemption of social distancing restrictions for the commemorative service.

“It must be stressed firmly that this event is not open to the public and that the intent of the broadcast of the commemorative service is to enable people to engage with ANZAC Day commemorations from home,” Mr Anderson added.

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Local News Welcome back Winston The hotly contended race for Division 5 at the recent local government election has finally come to a conclusion.

Figures from the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) show that Winston Johnston is the new Councillor to replace the retiring Jenny McKay … by a rather small amount.

The margin after the first votes were counted had Winston ahead 4,259 votes to 3,703.

The margin between Winston and Queensland Greens candidate Tracy Burton remained roughly the same once all the preferences had been allocated (Johnston 5,232 – 52.75%; Burton 4,687 – 47.25%; margin 545).

An unusually high number of voters – 5,655 or 14% of the enrolled voters – did not make their vote, and another 1,257 (7%) wasted their say by voting informally.

ECQ figures also show that 6,833 properly made ballots did not fully allocate their preferences, and were thus exhausted and not counted towards the final outcome between Winston and Tracy.

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Winston said “I wish to thank the voters for electing me as their Council representative for the next four years.

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“I will do so to the best of my ability after thoroughly researching issues and seeking advice from a wide range of advisors.

“I want to place on record my personal admiration and recognition of the hard work and dedication of our retiring Councillor, Jenny McKay. “To the other nine candidates, thank you for the courteous and friendly manner in which you conducted yourselves during the election campaign,” Winston said.

Tracy Burton put her strong showing down to running a grassroots campaign and a change in voter priorities.

“We lost Division 5 by a mere 545 votes,” Tracy said.

“While I am thrilled with that support, clearly Winston is to be congratulated on his success.

“Despite my disappointment, I want to assure Sunshine Coasters that the Greens will be watching the new council carefully, and holding it to account,” she said.

Tracy attributed a split vote from the huge candidate field, along with optional preferential voting and a low voter turnout in the coronavirus lockdown, to presenting challenges in the election.

“However, the journey does not stop here.

“We will be running an excellent candidate in the state election in October, and will strive to turn that 47.25 per cent Greens vote into a seat in the Queensland Parliament,” she said.

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While going on exciting adventures both in Australia and around the world are something that we can really only dream about currently, we want to hear all about where your travels have taken you!

So in the coming months, GC&M News is going to be putting the call out to our readers to share your stories about the amazing places, and experiences you have had while travelling.

Knowing how passionate the owners of local travel company Infinite Horizon are about sharing their passion for travel, we asked business owner Teena if she would like to share some of her and Steve’s amazing travel experiences and hopefully inspire others to finally make a plan to experience first-hand the beauty and wonder of Africa. Teena will be doing a monthly six part series starting in this

edition, and if anyone else has kept a travel journal and would like to share its contents, please send us an email to editorial@ gcnews.com.au Thanks Teena for travelling down your memory lane for us to enjoy.

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Part 1 African Wildlife and Adventures – so in truth, I didn’t know the answer to

By Teena Chumbley that question.

Outside on the dirty street kids kicked We landed in hot, bustling Nairobi and a footy, inside we mended holes in the several crowded bus rides later we found mosquito net; that was a long time ago a cheap little guest house in a lively - 17 years back. We had just arrived downtown street. It offered eggs, toast in Nairobi, Kenya with a backpack, the and spiced tea for breakfast - a good start.

Lonely Planet and wild ideas of owning Armed with the Lonely Planet we set a safari company. I was from a farm in out to visit every safari company in the Western Australia and Steve from a UK city. The plan was to work for a Kenyan city. As fate would have it we met while company, preferably managing a camp, teaching in Kuwait.

It was Steve that seeded the idea of trying get to know the industry and then set up our own company in Tanzania. At this something different and with no other point, my idea of camping was a small commitments, what was there to lose? leaky tent, a swag, billy tea and cooking Steve had taught in Tanzania, so armed over an open fire. It was a far stretch from with knowledge of the country, inspired the reality of today’s luxury safari. by the abundance of wildlife and the With no experience, no Swahili and, as magic of iconic names like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Mt Kilimanjaro, we it turned out, no work permit, we were took a leap of faith and boarded a plane to continually overlooked. Perseverance paid off and eventually a struggling company East Africa to start our own company.

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By Sonia Clark The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) Women’s House is a Maleny community driven and supported initiative that seeks to provide temporary accommodation for women and children.

Opening in December 2018, the initiative is solely dependent on community partnerships to enable its ongoing success, and to date, the Women’s House has provided hope to 14 women and 11 children.

The initiative allows them to achieve what many of us take for granted – the opportunity to experience safe and stable temporary accommodation, as they transition to longer term solutions.

MNC management committee member Barry Smith said that the MNC Women’s House is something the community should be extremely proud of, as a great example of community driven action that has resulted in a successful community collaboration that has sought to proactively address homelessness.

“We see this trifecta of community engagement and capacity building as a real achievement, and one that the community should be very proud of,” said Barry.

Over the last few decades, rising living costs and rental competition, especially around the Hinterland towns, has created a need for help; apparent from the regular stream of those who present at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre experiencing hardship, sleeping in cars or being in positions of vulnerability.

Barry said there was a need for a safe place to be established to provide stable temporary accommodation for women and children in the lead up to securing longer term accommodation, which sometimes can take months to achieve.

In late 2017, the MNC invited locals to a meeting to discuss ways to meet the lack of adequate housing for those in need.

Community support was sought, and an initial funding of $15,000 was contributed by private individuals, businesses and community organisations.

In 2018, a three-bedroom house was purchased by a local benefactor, and offered to MNC at below-market rent with the first three tenants at the Women’s House moving in early December 2018.

Twelve months after commencing the project, social work researcher Louisa Dent conducted an independent review

and evaluation into the initiative, with her findings concluding that the Women’s House was working well in achieving its goals, and importantly making a huge real life difference to women and children in need.

Barry said that he is pleased that this essential service has flourished and operates as part of MNC’s core services in partnership with the community.

The initiative currently receives no government funding, so any donations to the MNC Women’s House (which as a donation to Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is tax deductible) are gratefully welcomed.

“While some of our costs are covered by rent and rent rebates, we still require an additional $17,000 this financial year as part of the operational costs of the house,” said Barry.

“We appreciate any contribution to this vital service, and are dependent on our community partners – individuals and local organisations – to keep this initiative that is changing lives, up and running.”

If you wish to contribute to this service, please contact the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre on 5499 9345 or email info@malenync.org.au, more details can be found at www.malenync.org.au.

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Queenslanders are being urged to become part of the ‘Care Army’ and do what Queenslanders do best: look out for each other.

Tasked with helping and protecting up to one million Queenslanders most at risk – those who are over 65 or over 50 if they’re of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent – the Care Army is being modelled on the incredible spirit shown by volunteers who formed the Mud Army after destructive floods and cyclones ravaged Queensland communities.

Now the State Government are encouraging the Care Army to step up by reaching out to a family member, a friend or a neighbour to check on them during this time of crisis and ensure they have access to food, medical services and are not feeling isolated. You could call them for a chat, see if they need a hand with online shopping, or even host a family dinner over a video-call.

It’s about bringing Queenslanders together to lend a hand to our most at-risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to practice social distancing techniques.

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RangeCare keeping clients connected In these changing times it isn’t just local businesses that are adjusting the services they offer, it would seem that the team at RangeCare have also been busy creating ways to support the new and evolving needs of their clients and other members our community.

The not-for-profit service provider has already been working with a number of local businesses to support locals who are staying safe in their homes during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they can have a range of frozen meals, as well as fruit and vege boxes and meat orders, delivered to their customer’s doorstep via one of RangeCare’s kind volunteers.

They also have a qualified hairdresser who is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to provide a haircut service in their client’s homes for only for $11.

While these are important ways to take care of people’s practical needs during these strange times, for many, it is also the social isolation of staying in your home that is really challenging. To help ease the feeling of isolation, RangeCare have created an amazing new program focused on online social engagement.

The opportunities available via technology can be wonderful, however, without the physical resources such as an iPad or computer in your house, the skills and

knowledge to use it, or in some instances, the bravery to even give the idea of learning something so new and daunting a try, some people may not even entertain the idea of giving the online world a go.

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RangeCare will also be establishing a number of fun social engagement activities and events for all their clients, which may include games and quizzes, as well as song days and creative art days.

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The Member for Glass House Andrew Powell is encouraging students to consider participating in the Joyce Newton OOM Memorial Bursary this year.

Mr Powell said in 2018, he and the communities of Glass House lost a true community champion – Joyce Newton OAM of Maleny. A high school teacher, Joyce was interested and involved in civic society, and she was determined that Queensland’s best days were still ahead of us.

“To honour her legacy, last year I launched an annual bursary in memory of Joyce for Year 11 and 12 students who reside in the electorate of Glass House,” he said.

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Safer slopes for Peachester Road Work will start this week to strengthen embankments and improve safety on Peachester Road.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said a crew of eight will lay new rocks on a 16m-long embankment half-a-kilometre east of Peachester.

“Plenty of people are staying in their village and at home, making this a good time for crews to get stuck into important upgrades,” Mr Bailey said.

“Not only will it pave the way for a safer road for 4,500 plus daily motorists when COVID-19 is over, it’ll provide a much-needed injection right now into the local economy, as well as crucial employment for our road workers.”

A row of rock-filled wire cages will be put in place to support the embankment footing while maintenance works will also be carried out on the existing road drainage pipe.

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Caloundra RSL offers club premises in pandemic Last week the State Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle congratulated the Caloundra RSL Services Club and Sub Branch for offering its facilities to support local health services in the event that the Sunshine Coast suffers a crisis during the current pandemic.

“The Caloundra RSL Services Club, while is it not able to function as usual, has determined that best opportunity it has to assist people across the Sunshine Coast is to offer the facilities of the club to assist in any overflow from the Sunshine Coast University Hospital if a crisis COVID-19 situation arises,” Mr McArdle said.

“No one wants this to occur but I congratulate the RSL Services Club and Sub Branch on taking this initiative. I repeat, let’s hope this never has to be

taken up, but the RSL understands this is a time that, as a community, we need to pull together.

“In a number of conversations with the RSL Services Club they agreed that its facilities, located in the precinct including parking, open floor space, kitchens and the like were sitting going to waste at this point. “They decided the offer would be made with the real hope that it will never be taken up.”

Cathy Stamp, the president of the RSL Services Club said with the club premises not currently being used, they believe offering the facilities to be utilised by SCUH in the event of an emergency is the best way they can help.

“This was a decision the Caloundra RSL Sub Branch, made with best interest of all Sunshine Coast residents in mind,” Mrs Stamp said.

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Musings from a newly minted croquet player Helen Uhlmann is a new member to the Range Croquet Club at Maleny who was keen to share her experience with the club prior to the lockdown.

Helen’s introduction to croquet came during a one-off social game organised for the Maleny Uniting Church Boomers, of which she is a member.

Helen said when they turned up one Saturday morning, they were taught basic skills and led through a game of Aussie Croquet by members of the club; then was welcomed to share lunch.

“It was a great morning and I was happy to discover how much fun the game was to play, even as a raw and unskilled beginner,” she said.

Following this, she and two others from the group - Janelle Trendle and Annette Sinclair - decided to join in the Saturday morning classes, along with her neighbour, Janelle Wilson.

Since that time Len Baker has also joined their little group of eager, and at times baffled, learners.

The group’s coach Vince Carberry is, by nature and necessity, a very patient man and his guidance has helped them get started.

“We are all thoroughly enjoying learning this fun and interesting game. As we go along, we are starting to understand the

methods and strategies of Association Croquet,” said Helen.

“Janelle and I have come to see that we need to sharpen up our killer instincts, along with practicing our shots.

“There is a great deal of mental challenge and strategy involved and I have come to think of the game as having similarities with both snooker and chess.

“Janelle and I have gone on to become fully fledged members of the club (we even have been presented with our keys to attend at any time we like!).

“We have been warmly welcomed, with various members being very generous with providing explanation, advice and encouragement during the couple of games we have played on a Thursday afternoon.

“We have also spent a very pleasant afternoon on the lawns practicing by ourselves.

“The weather was perfect and being out in the fresh air playing this fun game was just great.”

Sadly, as with all other community activities, the club is currently closed, however Janelle and Helen are keenly looking forward to the club re-opening to resume their play.

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The club’s web address is www.rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au For details about the club you can contact president Sarah Widin on 0417 640 704, vice president Vince Carberry on 5494 2193 or the secretary Priscilla Vickers on 5494 3555.

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In April, Unitywater will be identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their life cycle in Beerwah, Glass House Mountains and Mooloolah Valley.

Affected residents will receive a notification card in their letterbox at least 48 hours before the works and an SMS where possible as crews are not currently door knocking due to COVID-19.

Meters are replaced quickly so water outages for affected properties will be short.

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Have you dressed up for bin day?

By Sonia Clark Who would have thought that taking out the bin during self-isolation or quarantine could be so much fun? For Logan Beitz and his neighbours at Cayenne Court, Glass House Mountains, their weekly bin collection day provided a brilliant opportunity for residents of the cul-desac to break the boredom by getting outside and showing off some wacky and wonderful outfits.

Logan said the call to dress up on bin day was put out via their neighbourhood Facebook group page, and was a great way to get everyone who was staying safe at home outside, be a bit social and most importantly to have a laugh.

“Every house in Cayenne Court belongs to our Facebook group, with many of our residents a bit older or retirees – though there are a couple of younger people like me,” said Logan.

“With social restrictions in place, especially over Easter, we got chatting online and thought that dressing up for bin day would be a great way to get the neighbours outside for a bit of fun and to

have some laughs.”

The neighbourhood’s Facebook group was initially set up last year to connect with each other for their street’s social gatherings, such as Christmas in July and their annual street Christmas party.

Since then, the Facebook group has provided a regular source of interaction with members regularly posting funny pictures, memes and updates of what’s happening in the neighbourhood.

Logan said that in the past the neighbours would aim to get together every few months with games, drinks and nibbles, though with the current social restrictions in place, the social-minded group have been unable to hold their regular get togethers - so the ‘bin day outing’ was a Mark fun way to connect.

Logan reckons the “best things come around once", so there are no plans to Jo repeat the bin day dress up for Cayenne Jo Court, but if any other readers are planning a similar ‘outing’, we’d love to see your pics; which can be emailed through to us at editorial@gcnews.com.au.

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Elected Representatives Winston Johnston

Division 5 - Sunshine Coast The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) count of votes in Division 5 has progressed very slowly due to COVID-19 protocols.

After counting and distributing preference votes I finished 545 votes ahead of the Greens candidate Tracy Burton. Thank you to each of the candidates, you all conducted your campaigns in a friendly and professional manner.

The percentage of votes counted is low because some 23% of eligible voters did not cast a vote. Interestingly a large majority of formal votes showed no preference allocation. Perhaps this was because handing out of ‘How to Vote Cards’ was banned by ECQ. The ECQ officially declared the results late last week, and the swearing in of Councilors occurred last Friday.

Once we officially take up duties, we will be entering uncharted waters as the usual processes have been changed due to social distancing and other COVID-19 restrictions.

The first official general council meeting is proposed for April 30.

Unfortunately, these same COVID-19 restrictions mean I am unable to visit each Division 5 community for the foreseeable future. This is quite frustrating as it impacts enormously upon the usual role of a Councillor.

For the next few weeks/months I can be contacted on 0429 076 066 or you can send an email via the Sunshine Coast Council website.Once we have officially been sworn in we will be allocated individual email addresses.

With ten candidates the result in Division 5 was hard to predict due to seven distinctly separate towns and thirteen districts in Division 5.

It is impossible for any single candidate to be well known throughout the Division unless they are an incumbent. During this term I will work hard to rectify that situation by visiting each community on a regular basis.

I wish to thank everyone who sent best wishes, phoned for an update, or followed the ECQ website in frustrated anticipation of a result.

Also, a heartfelt thank you to all my helpers, supporters and everyone who trusted me enough to vote for me.

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Noticeboard Quota Quilt Show Our Quota Club of Maleny, like all community organisations promoting fundraising events, has cancelled our upcoming Quilt Show which was set down for the long weekend in May. Quota members had commenced selling raffle tickets for this year’s raffle quilt, which was to be drawn at the show. Due to the COVID-19 virus we cannot continue to sell tickets to our community.

All persons who had purchased tickets in our raffle will be contacted by Quota members and offered a refund on the tickets they purchased. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to possibly holding our Quilt Show next year.

Lions continuing to serve Contributed by Diane Hobson You will have noticed that the Mooloolah Valley Lions Club members have not been seen out and about serving the community of late. Our members are staying safe and maintaining social distancing until such time as we can safely return to our fundraising activities and projects.

We are very much aware of the needs of many families and individuals at this difficult time, who are struggling to buy food and pay bills.

The club have therefore been able to serve the community by donating funds to Morris House Community Centre in Landsborough.

We have also put out a challenge to local people calling to empty their small change pot or purses to find 5cent pieces, make a line of them, take a photograph and send to dianenrob@outlook.com with the total

From the churches When Pilate was cross-questioning Jesus he was undecided. He made this statement “What is truth?” - John 18:38.

Our world has been thrown into turmoil; so many conflicting reports, so many significant role-players desperately wanting to make the right decisions based on true facts, but the information constantly changes, and then the rise of conspiracy theories … again we ask; “What is truth?”

We are looking for some stable, solid foundation to place our feet so that we will not be swept away in fear, anger, frustration and all the other negative waves.

When Peter, the disciple, saw Jesus walking towards them - on the sea - he was astounded! And Peter, the impulsive action-driven person says, “Lord if it is you, tell me to come to come to you on the water.” Jesus tells him to come and all was well until Peter happened to look

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Marge Stathakis Glasshouse Country Uniting Church down at the waves - they were wild! What happened? He began to sink and Jesus had to rescue him. (Matthew 14:28) Are you feeling that life seems to be in such turmoil, where peace is gone, the future unknown and perhaps dark? I guess we all are. These are the times that we really need something solid to sustain us. Or perhaps I should say that we need Someone solid to sustain us.

Many years before, King David wrote a beautiful Psalm affirming his faith in God. In this Psalm he writes, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me ...” And just before Jesus ascended, He said, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) Our God is with us, He is our solid foundation in this life and the next.

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Week Beginning 26th April 2020

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If you celebrate your birthday this week, you share with: 26th: Channing Tatum Age - 40. 27th: Jenna Coleman Age - 34. 28th: Jessica Alba Age - 39.

29th: Uma Thurman Age - 50. 30th: Kirsten Dunst Age - 38. 1st: Joanna Lumley Age - 74 2nd: Lily Allen Age - 35

ARIES

March 21 - April 20 Best Day: Saturday 2nd Fear can often hold us back and so often leads to missed opportunities. It’s not a week to give up or change direction because of challenges or delays - stick with it, have faith and trust both the heavens and your intuition. Throw your heart and soul into everything you do, even if you do have to spend more time at home.

TAURUS

April 21 - May 20 Best Day: Wednesday 29th With all your energy thrown into finding new work, a breakthrough looks imminent. Some may even be offered a new source of funding this week.

Reassuring indeed, as finances have been a problem for quite some time. Bad news: you won’t be fully cashed-up for a while. Forget the credit cards too; they’re probably maxed out.

GEMINI

May 21 - June 21 Best Day: Monday 27th Consider yourself blessed in a week which allows a few affordable spoils.

Ambitions and creativity fall into synch, talents resurface and broken promises become a thing of the past. The same could be said for romance, as you check out promising online dating prospects. Go for it. You have planetary permission to indulge in some pleasures.

CANCER

June 22 - July 22 Best Day: Wednesday 29th The cosmos finds you in a meddling mood. Be careful, or you could talk your way into a migraine’s worth of commitment. Some situations don’t need your input - so get out of the way and trust that others will get on just fine without you. Upside: money’s on the increase, even if temporarily. Enjoy the increased freedom that extra cash can bring.

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July 23 - August 23 Best Day: Sunday 26th Someone’s lies or deception may have caused heartache.

Thankfully, the worst is over and you can now recover some equilibrium. Accept that life brings endings - there’s no reason to hang on to something that may never work. If necessary, reach out to friends for help. If you can’t physically visit them, simply get online!

VIRGO

August 24 - September 22 Best Day: Thursday 30th Daily routine is happily abandoned when you fall into the company of familiar friends. For singles, the cosmos conjures up an especially interesting internet date. For those already coupled, passions could reach boiling point - then settle to a steady simmer. With much of this planet’s work on hold, discover more leisurely ways of spending the week ahead.

LIBRA

September 23 - October 23 Best Day: Saturday 2nd You’re always getting slapped on the wrist for over-spending, but shopping is an essential part of your being.

This week refuses to extend your credit, so you need diversional therapy - the kind that only love can provide. And you’re in luck, as Mars offers a bundle of spoils.

Out of this could come a promising alliance - either business or pleasure.

SCORPIO

October 24 - November 22 Best Day: Friday 1st Stress crops up in all our lives, but Scorpios seem to feel it acutely. Too much work, and too many people relying on you - it’s little wonder that you’re facing burnout. Don’t neglect your own health, especially during these difficult times. Your challenge now is to sort out what needs to be done and what doesn’t. Roster your duties into a manageable schedule. the wrong idea about her profession and her aim is to break down the mystique surrounding astrology and other esoteric subjects.

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SAGITTARIUS

November 23 - December 21 Best Day: Tuesday 28th This week has an important feel about it, as you’re steered in a new direction. Others may want to intrude on your plans, but if a situation is no longer working for you - don’t ignore this chance to discard overly-heavy burdens. By lightening the load, life becomes easier. One warning: improve your diet. Your body’s a temple, not a waste bin.

CAPRICORN

December 22 - January 20 Best Day: Monday 27th This week you need to be both patient and adaptable.

With daily routine disrupted, prepare for the unexpected. Don’t be overly-daunted if presented with something new. Try to stay flexible - because if you choose to stay stuck in that all-too-familiar-rut, frustrating times lie ahead. It’s time for a change in lifestyle.

AQUARIUS

January 21 - February 18 Best Day: Thursday 30th It’s a week to be cautious as someone’s being unscrupulous. It’s possible that this individual is trying cheat you out of something that’s rightfully yours.

It could be, however, that an envious someone wants to make you look bad, just to boost their own reputation. End result: head-on conflict. Keep a distance from trouble, if you can.

PISCES

February 19 - March 20 Best Day: Tuesday 28th You’ve been staring down a monetary vortex for a few months now.

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Business News Helping those who need it most

By Sonia Clark While Scooters & Mobility Sunshine Coast might be based at Kawana, they have been taking care of the needs of customers from our side of the Bruce Highway for many years.

Business owner Bryan Hill said that their mobile service was proving useful to help customers who required mobility assistance products, but needed to remain at home.

It’s been a tough time for the community in recent months, with the COVID-19 crisis hot on the heels of widespread devastation caused by Australian bushfires.

Earlier this year the team at Scooters & Mobility Sunshine Coast committed to supporting the bushfire relief efforts by pledging to donate a portion of sales from their most popular items during February.

Bryan said he was very pleased that their fundraising effort raised $2,290 which was split between a donation of $1,145 to Rural Fire Service Qld, and the remainder divided evenly amongst the Salvation Army, St Vincent De Paul, W.I.R.E.S and Red Cross.

“I’m really proud that we were able to support such a worthy cause, and thank the support of our customers and team to

Big move for Beerwah Stationery

Alex, Bryan and Jason at Scooters & Mobility realise this fundraising goal,” said Bryan.

“Hopefully the money ends up in the right place and really helps those who need it the most, especially in these continued trying times.”

Also a sponsor of the local Glasshouse District Cricket Club, Bryan and the team are committed to supporting the community that supports their business, and no doubt their latest fundraising efforts will not be their last.

On Monday April 20, Beerwah Stationery owner Kylie Cherry made the move to pack up her shop at Turner Street in Beerwah, now operating as a home business from 232 Pikes Road, Glass House Mountains.

Kylie said they are happy to still be able to offer locals the same great services through their new sustainable and eventual online business model, including a full-service website, which is set to be up and running in the coming weeks.

They are now able to offer full home delivery services for their local customers with all orders to be made via email at sales@beerwahstationery.com or by phone on 5494 6387.

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Are you feeling the financial squeeze of the cost of food?

With the economy feeling about as stable as a stack of cards on quicksand, many of us are tightening our belts.

Yet there’s one expense we can’t avoid: Food. So this week, we’ve put together a list of ways you can save money, store food properly and ultimately make your meals go further: • When making spaghetti, replace half of your mince with tinned lentils.

• Cook up fritters once a week using a mix of root veggies, onion, flour and egg.

This is very inexpensive and great the next day on sandwiches or wraps.

• Transform ripe fruit into a night time treat by poaching, steaming with flavours, and then serving with some ice cream.

• Make milk from full or skim milk powders (if you don’t like the taste for fresh uses like cereal or coffee, this tip works particularly well in baking).

• Prepare porridge from packet oats vs single serve porridge sachets.

• Buy block cheese and grate it yourself at home.

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• Opt for frozen veg - it gets a bad rap but is still plenty nutritious and often far cheaper than fresh produce.

• Choose ‘long life’ veggies that are less likely to spoil, such as pumpkin, sweet potato, apples, citrus, celery, potatoes, beans, sugar snap peas, snow peas, beetroot.

• Bulk out stir fries with tofu, tempeh or extra veggies.

• Make popcorn from scratch as a healthy, inexpensive family snack.

• Avoid fruit that looks very ripe (unless it’s for same day use).

• Eat seasonally - it’s often far cheaper.

• Stock up on a little canned veg - this is a great standby if you do run out of fresh produce before your next shop.

• Mix up your Mexican tacos and burritos with black beans or refried beans, instead of beef or chicken.

• Transform browning bananas into homemade banana bread or muffins.

• Try this thrifty meal: Boiled potatoes, cut into four, covered with baked beans and cheese. Serve with a side of (cooked) frozen veggies.

• For a yummy, protein filled snack, try spiced chickpeas.

• Make hummus from scratch instead of buying store bought dips.

• Try cooking dried lentils and legumes from scratch (as dried packet legumes are just about the cheapest nutrient and energy per dollar food there is out there).

•Try making pumpkin soup with coconut milk, carnation/evaporated milk or reconstituted stock instead of cream.

•Portion meat before freezing to save wastage when defrosted.

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Based on tinned tomatoes or stocks, these are often inexpensive, healthy and easy to prepare in bulk.

• Choose generic brands - it sounds obvious, doesn’t it? But often generic brands get a bad rap unnecessarily, as all food manufacturers have to follow the same protocols to provide safe food.

• Ferment your food. Leftover cabbage and carrots make terrific ferments!

• Keep skin on veggies and fruit (provided they are washed well) - as there are often extra nutrients and fibre close to the surface.

• Choose cheaper cuts of meat, this work particularly well in pies, stews, casseroles, curries and soups.

• Choose frozen or tinned fish instead of fresh.

• Make a ‘scraps’ container in the freezer for the hard bits of veggies you can’t use (such as carrot tops, celery leaves, bean ends) and transform them into a homemade stock in your home cooker.

• If you have a pie maker, you can make small pies which can be frozen and used at a later date.

• Prepare some bulk dishes for the freezer: casseroles, broths, pies, fritters and curries work well.

• Swap fresh squeezed lemon juice for bottled lemon concentrate.

• Use leftover hot chooks (the carcass and scraps of chicken meat) to make a bone broth or chicken noodle soup.

• Buy in bulk with friends. Bulk buying is cheaper overall but often requires a higher upfront payment. If this isn’t feasible, try splitting the bulk costs with friends or family.

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Cassie Orreal, from Beerwah Hotel, said the response from customers for their takeaways had been great since they launched the menu on March 23, and now their team are busy putting together ideas for an exciting new winter menu based on customer feedback.

“Firstly, we really want to thank our customers who are continuing to support us during this time, we’ve have brilliant feedback and we are loving the

suggestions that are being posted online for our new menu which we are hoping to launch early May,” said Cassie.

With the cooler temperatures just around the corner, Cassie said that more ‘winter warmers’ would be added such as roasts and seasonal vegies, but top sellers like their chicken parmi and burgers would definitely be included.

“Our parmis popularity has gone through the roof since launching the takeaway service, and our customers are loving our three famous topper options - Hawaiian, French and Mexican,” said Cassie.

“Our $15 burgers and chips have also

been super popular too, with great feedback about our Aussie, steak and crumbed Mahi Mahi burger.”

With the Beerwah Hotel team busy finalising their new customer built takeaway menu, Cassie said the team have really appreciated the variety of suggestions on their Facebook page.

Popular suggestions have included crispy honey chicken salad, creamy garlic pumpkin lasagne, and more gluten free options.

Currently, the takeaway menu is available seven days a week for lunch and dinner from 11am-2.30pm and 5pm-8.30pm, though times may vary when the new menu launches. A special Mothers’ Day menu is also being considered. Copies of the takeaway menu are available online and orders can be placed by calling 5494 0555. So go on, kick back and let someone else cook for you.

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Congratulations on your online paper.

While we are missing our afternoon cuppa and read (with crossword and sudoku) we still enjoy catching up with all the local news online.

Our little cattle dog Banjo, however, misses her weekly ritual of going up the driveway to collect it.

To that end, we have kept the last printed edition (for posterity), re-wrapped it and every so often allow her to continue her very important job of retrieving it from the top of our driveway.

Banjo is a bit of a character and recently a children's book entitled Banjo and the Long-Ago Dog was published about a very mysterious adventure she had almost two years ago now.

You can use an aspidistra, The skins of avocado; But stay away from prickly pears, Unless you’ve got bravado.

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You can use old Woman’s Weekly’s, Ita Buttrose on the cover; Use up your treasured greeting cards, But not ones from your mother.

I’ve got a friend who smokes a lot, Rolls her own with Tally Ho; I’m hoping that she’ll lend me one, When I find it’s time to go.

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There are some things just too painful, Like Gympie Nettle tree; You’d wipe your eyes and cauterize, Or be high on Ecstasy.

There’s a man called Winston Churchill, Lived eighty years ago; Who made a stirring speech or two, When Hitler struck a blow.

“We shall fight them in the trenches, On the beaches and the groynes; No foe shall ever beat us, Its time to gird our loins”.

Well – my loins are girded also, I’m careful what I’ve eaten; I’ll just be constipated, ‘Til this shortage has been beaten.

In the spirit of our Diggers, We’ll bunker down and fight; We’ll just make do with what we’ve got, ‘Til Corona’s taken flight.

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We saw this lovely photo on the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Facebook page and we thought what a beautiful idea it was.

Sharing your positive thoughts and showing you appreciate others in our community can be as easy as sending us a 'letter' to share in our GC&M News pages.

Show someone how much you think their actions 'rock' by emailing editorial@gcnews.com.au or go to our website and send via the contribute tab.

Great community I went for a pre-work bike ride last Friday and unfortunately the ‘curb’ won, when I came a cropper. Fortunately for me, retired registered nurse Lyn and Michelle, who is currently finishing her nursing degree, were on hand to help. They were very helpful and calming, and waited until my partner arrived to take me for a ‘few’ stitches.

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Hinterland Families Rainbow joy brightens up the days

By Sonia Clark Rebecca Morgan from Peachester recently sent GC&M News a beautiful photo of a gorgeous rainbow inspired artwork that she and her children had created as part of the global Rainbow Trail movement.

Seeking to lift people’s spirit during the current challenging times, people are sharing their vibrant creations online, in windows and on pavements, to bring colourful joy to the community around them.

Similar to the global ‘bear hunt’ initiative where people place and post pictures of teddy bears seen in windows or ‘out and about’.

The international Rainbow Trail movement started online in late March, with Facebook group members invited to create and share rainbow pictures for children to find on their walks – especially during a time of social isolation.

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Here in Australia we have our own Rainbow Trail Australia Facebook group with over 140,000 members and it seems to be picking up momentum with its multicoloured mix of vibrant posts of rainbow inspired pictures, creations and even houses!

We’d love to see your rainbow inspired pics, so email us at editorial@gcnews.com.au with your colourful creations.

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This was a difficult but necessary decision to safeguard the health of our clients, staff, and community.

All women with appointments will be notified directly, and clients will be contacted to reschedule appointments as soon as possible.

If you have recently had a breast screen, you will receive your results as normal, through the post or your online account and BreastScreen Queensland remains open for those women who have been asked to return for additional tests.

Women are encouraged to remain aware of the normal look and feel of their breasts and if you notice any changes please contact your doctor immediately, do not wait until your next breast screen.

Breast changes to look out for include: • a new lump or lumpiness, especially if it's only in one breast • a change in the size and shape of your breast

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It is important to note that the closure is not due to a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 at any of our clinics.

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Practice manager at Beerwah Active Physio, Nicky Webb, said that with their heightened level of awareness and COVID-19 hygiene practices in place, the clinic is still seeing many patients.

However, for those that have underlying health issues or may be worried about the risk of contracting COVID-19, the practice physio’s may be able to offer online teleappointments, assessed on a case by case basis.

“Depending on what treatment is required, there may be the option that patients can conduct their appointment with a physio or exercise physiologist ‘face to face’ over the internet, though appointments will require the patient being able to access the right technology,” said Nicky.

Clinic exercise physiologist, Andrew Martin, explained that conducting telehealth appointments was easily accessible with the use of online device cameras on patients’ phone or computer and access to the internet.

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“Basically we can show patient’s the exercises to do and then watch to see if they do them correctly, offering advice or suggestions for improvement if required – very similar to what they would do if they came into the clinic. We are also looking into offering online group classes,” said Andrew.

Andrew and Nicky both acknowledge that the risk of contracting COVID-19 may not be as high here as it may be in other areas, however, a tele-appointment service may offer additional peace of mind. If you would like to find out more please contact Beerwah Active Physio on 5494 0060.

Local residents are being urged to book their influenza vaccination during April.

Dr Keat Choong, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) Clinical Director of Infectious Disease said scheduling an influenza vaccination this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is critical while it won't combat COVID-19, but it will help to reduce the severity and spread of influenza.

“It is also important as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves that we avoid as many people as possible presenting to our GPs and hospitals with seasonal flu.

“We need to ensure we have as much capacity as possible to look after those who need to be isolated and supported if they have a serious case of COVID-19.”

Dr Choong said it is important to be prepared, with vaccination one of the best ways to protect from influenza.

Vaccination is free from GPs for people at higher risk of severe outcomes, including children aged six months to five years, people aged 65 years and older, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from six months, and people with certain chronic conditions including diabetes and chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions.

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BreastScreen Queensland has temporarily suspended routine breast screening due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to safeguard the health of our clients, staff and community.

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COVID-19 Community Update Under new government recommendations, we are now moving to telehealth (over the phone) consultations. This means all new and existing clients are able to access our services over the phone. This is fully bulk billed for clients with a GP Mental Health Care Plan.

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In the Garden Ask Brownie Help – my new Jacaranda tree is dying I planted a large Jacaranda tree into the front garden about Christmas time and it was doing wonderfully, but I took a look at Easter and all the leaves had gone brown and died. It was in a bag about 50 litres in size and the tree was over 2m tall.

I planted it in a big hole into the existing soil, which is a little compacted and has some clay, but backfilled with new garden soil. I watered the plant in really well and then every other day for two weeks.

If I scrape the bark, there is still green to be seen, so at least it’s not totally dead … yet.

The tree cost me a fair amount, so what could I have done wrong and what can I do to save it now?

Tania from Glenview Well Tania, from what you’ve said, you’ve done pretty well with the planting of the tree.

The basic rules when planting large tree stock are:

• Make the hole at least twice as wide as the container it comes in. This way, the plant roots have space to grow out of the potted medium and into nicely tilled soil with no other root competition.

The exercise in digging the hole is also a good cardio workout. If it’s clay soil, don’t cut the edges of the hole with smooth sides. The new tree roots as they grow out, could end up hitting the smooth clay surface and growing around in a circle instead of outwards. Also, if it’s clay soil, throw a few handfuls of gypsum into the hole to help break up the clay later.

• Carefully take the tree out of the bag or pot. This is easier with a bag, as it can be cut away from the root ball. If it’s in a big pot, you will have to carefully ease the pot off the root ball – this is best done by two people. Unless the root ball is really root-bound, try to disturb the roots as little as you can.

• If the soil is a little less than perfect, back fill with a mix of the natural soil and good quality garden soil. You can also add some compost or coconut coir (the compressed stuff, but you’ll need to soak and loosen it first) and some fertiliser appropriate for the type of plant (tip, if you’re planting a native, don’t use a general fertiliser, use one designed for native plants).

• Press the soil down firmly – I like to lightly stamp down with my size 9 Blundstones – to compact the soil

slightly and eliminate any large air spaces. Air spaces will dry out and do the same to roots in the soil.

• Water well to eliminate the air from the soil and mulch around the tree to keep the moisture in and the digging pests out (like bandicoots, dogs, brush turkeys, chooks, etc), as they’ll just potentially damage the roots. Then water well once a week for a month – longer if it’s a really hot and dry weather spell.

• Put in sturdy timber stakes around the tree – well away from the roots – and use long fabric strips to tie the tree to the stakes so that the tree isn’t buffeted by windy weather (which could damage the roots or even blow it over). This also keeps the tree growing nice and straight for the first part of its new life.

Remembering back, I think what’s happened to your Jacaranda is that we had a lot of rain in the new year and I think that you may have created a bit of a well by digging down into the clay soil. This well most likely filled up with water for extended periods and waterlogged the soil around the root ball.

This has the effect of excluding air for a long period, and tree roots need the oxygen in the soil air to ‘breathe’.

The good sign is that it has green tissue just under the bark, meaning that it should resprout new growth. Although the form of the tree will be compromised by having to regrow, the Jacaranda is a very forgiving tree, and so it will look fine after a few years.

But, if possible - and in case we get an extended wet spell again - carefully dig a drainage channel from the edge of the hole you planted the tree into out into the garden bed, to try and drain away any excessive water that collects in the hole.

And maybe spread a half a dozen big handfuls of gypsum around the outside of the hole you dig so that the existing clay soil may open up and improve the drainage.

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Rosemary

One of the never-fail herbs to grow in the garden is rosemary.

Great with a lamb roast, on a potato pizza or to infuse in oil… you can’t go wrong growing a bush of rosemary in your backyard.

All you need to remember is that they are plants of Mediterranean origin, so they

prefer free draining soil and don’t like to be kept continually moist; they prefer full sun; and they do best if regularly pruned by taking bits off to use in the kitchen.

There’s not much more to know about growing rosemary.

They do just as well in a large pot as in the ground. And you can grow them from a cutting or from a purchased potted specimen.

There are a few different varieties – one interesting one being a prostrate trailing type, which will spill down over the edges of a large pot.

It is a perennial, so will grow for many years, even if neglected.

Rosemary has been used for its purported medicinal properties since ancient times.

Greek scholars wore rosemary in their hair as they believed it strengthened their memory to help them in their studies.

It was mentioned by Shakespeare in Hamlet, where Ophelia says "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray you, love, remember;"… but Ophelia was insane at the time, so hers is probably not a reliable recommendation.

That association with memory, remembrance and commemoration has

continued on through to modern times, where rosemary worn on ANZAC Day, as well as Remembrance Day, holds a particularly powerful significance for Australians.

This tradition is strengthened by the fact that rosemary grew wild over the hills of the Gallipoli Peninsula.

If you already have some growing in your garden remember to take a cutting and wear it on ANZAC Day this Saturday.

If you haven’t planted your own rosemary make sure you do so you can wear it as a mark of respect at an ANZAC Day service in 2021, for those who sacrificed their lives in their country's name.

Lest we forget.

Keep gardening – keep healthy with Spencer and Karen Shaw In these trying and stressful times, your garden can be a healthy retreat to work in (stay fit), slow down in (relax and heal) and also enjoy the beauty of the natural world (look after your mental health). Here at Forest Heart eco-Nursery we’re doing our best to keep supplying plants and garden supplies to our community while maintaining a safe shopping environment for our customers.

To keep you safe and healthy, we are: – Encouraging distance between customers and ourselves – Providing hand washing facilities for you and our staff to use – Using all our space and fresh air in our outdoor nursery – Spraying lemon myrtle disinfectant on the counter surfaces, the eftpos machine and till after every customer

We are also developing ways you can place an order and collect without having to come to the counter (zero contact service).

Keep up-to date via our website www.forestheart.com.au or find us on Facebook.

We’re all being affected by the COVID-19 virus and as we go into these unprecedented and uncertain times we want to do all that we can to ensure the safety of our customers and team, as well as the future of Forest Heart and Brush Turkey Enterprises.

We’re following the advice of federal and state governments closely and continue to make changes as new information and directions are made.

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Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia is keen to let the community know that builders and tradies remain open for business and are complying with the social distancing and hygiene rules, in line with the latest advice from government.

“The Prime Minister has confirmed that building is an essential industry and is being kept open but there is some confusion in the community about how this is applied to the home and we want to clear that up,” she said.

“Safe Work Australia advice confirms that a workplace includes a private home or dwelling, which means building workers and tradies will do everything to follow social distancing and strict hygiene practices, so any risks are eliminated or minimized,” Denita said.

“This means that the public can have confidence that they are doing the right thing in helping stop the spread of COVID-19, while still going ahead with their residential building projects.

“For home and property owners it is important to know that you don’t need to pull the plug on current work.

“Whether you’ve been planning a new build, a renovation job or you’ve been planning to talk to your builder about getting the ball rolling for this kind of project, you can still have your builder on your premises for purposes of work and be confident that they are complying with the rules and that you are doing the right thing by the community.

“Whether it’s indoors or outdoors there is absolutely no problem with your project going ahead. There is no need to put kitchen or bathroom renovations, plumbing or electrical work or landscaping on hold.

“It’s also important for home and property owners and the community to know that Safe Work Australia has produced information for in-home workers and tradies, containing a range of practical information about client interactions, householder checks and other ways to reduce or eliminate risk.

“Our message to clients is that it’s your home and our member’s workplace so they will do everything necessary to comply with ABN 60 627 360 193 ACN 131 206 089 all safety laws,” she said.

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As hardware stores report a boom in housebound customers purchasing goods for DIY jobs, Energex is warning people not to risk their lives by attempting electrical work.

Energex Safety Advisor Kev Hore said while home improvements are perfect for beating the boredom, electrical work carries serious safety and legal consequences.

“With so many of us keeping within the confines of our yard, it makes sense to dust off the toolbox and get stuck into jobs that have been niggling at us for ages,” Kevin said.

“Sure, have a go at a bit of timber work, painting or landscaping, but electrical work is one task that has the potential to kill you instantly, burn your house down or you could be prosecuted and hit with a hefty fine.

“Don’t put yourself and your loved ones at risk - only ever have a licensed electrical contractor do electrical work in your property.”

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Just for Laughs Doing the job right

While he is on a tour of Jerusalem, a high profile American politician suffers a heart attack and dies.

The undertaker tells the American diplomats accompanying him, "You can have him shipped home for $50,000 or you can bury him here, in the Holy Land, for just $100."

The American diplomats go into a corner to discuss for a few minutes.

They return with their answer to the undertaker and tell him they want the politician shipped home.

The undertaker is puzzled and asks, "Why would you spend $50,000 to ship him home, when it would be wonderful to be buried here and you would spend only $100?"

The American diplomats reply, "Long ago a man died here, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. We just can't take the risk."

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On patrol

Late one night a man is driving down the road, speeding quite a bit. A cop notices how fast he is going and pulls him over.

The cop says to the man, “Are you aware of how fast you were going?”

The man replies, “Yes I am. I’m trying to escape a robbery I got involved in.”

The cop gives him a sceptical look and says, “Were you the one being robbed?”

The man casually replies, “No, I committed the robbery.”

The cop looks shocked that the man admitted this. “So you’re telling me you were speeding...AND committed a robbery?”

“Yes,” the man calmly says. “I have the loot in the back.”

The cop begins to get angry. “Sir, I’m afraid you have to come with me.” The cop reaches in the window to subdue the man.

“Don’t do that!” the man yells fearfully.

“I’m scared you will find the gun in my glove compartment!” The cop pulls his hand out. “Wait here,” he says.

The cop calls for backup. Soon cops, cars, and helicopters are flooding the area. The man is cuffed quickly and taken towards a car. However, before he gets in, a cop walks up to him and says, while gesturing to the cop that pulled him over, “Sir, this officer informed us that you had committed a robbery, had stolen loot in the trunk of your car, and had a loaded gun in your glove compartment. However, we found none of these things in your car.”

The man replies, “Yeah, and I bet that liar said I was speeding too!”

A Brazilian

I'm sitting in a cafeteria next to a young lad who was engrossed in his on-line newspaper.

One of the headlines blared: "12 Brazilian Soldiers Killed."

He shook his head at the sad news.

Then, turning to me, he asked, "How many is a Brazilian?"

Contributed by Dave from Glass House Mountains

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