Edition 22 February 2012

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Hi Everyone Valentine’s Day might be over but romance is definitely still in the air in our office, with our wedding feature in next week’s edition there is plenty of discussion about how and where people say ‘I Do’.

But I have to say one of the most romantic stories I have heard lately is when I was chatting to Glasshouse local Glenda Halpin who along with her husband Neil, recently returned from a trip of a lifetime to Antarctica. (see their story on page 5).

A young Australian couple that was travelling in their group took the opportunity of being in such a beautiful location and got married, with the ship’s captain performing the ceremony and all those in the group attending the wedding.

Obviously not all couples need such a dramatic location to wed, but it seems these days it is very much about creating an event that is

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unique to the couple and suits their personalities.

If you have a good yarn about something lovely that you have seen at a wedding, or some great advice / tips for couples who are about to walk down the aisle, please send us an email on editorial@gcnews. com.au Regards,

This Week in GCNews Local news........................................... 3-10 Doing business........................................ 11 Community groups................................... 12 Elected Reps........................................... 12 Eat in Dine Out . ..................................... 13 Health beauty & wellbeing........................ 14 Living..................................................... 15 Out and about......................................... 17 Things 2 do............................................. 17 You said it............................................... 18 Real estate.............................................. 19 Churches and community notices.............. 20 Trades............................................... 21-26 Gardening............................................... 26 Sports news............................................ 27 Classifieds.......................................... 28-29 Fun page................................................. 30

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GCNews Deadlines The next edition of GCNews will be February 29. Deadlines are as follows: Editorial - 12noon Friday General & trades advertising - 12noon Friday Classifieds - 12noon Monday Sports - 10.30am Monday

On the Cover Three-year-old Cadence Henry looks the perfect picture of health, but her gorgeous grin and sparkling eyes belie a very serious medical condition. Read her story on page three.

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Bookings essential, phone 5439 2500.

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Dance Classes @ Peachester Hall. Teghan's Dance Club is back.

Commencing today. Juniors (mixed) six – eight years, Boys Club nine – 12 years, Girls Club nine years +, also Women's Club. Limited class sizes, bookings a must. For enquiries and enrollments phone 5494 9192.

Peachester District Horticultural Society will have a representative from the DPI speaking on Myrtle Rust at their meeting. Anyone interested is invited to join us for a cuppa at 9.30am to hear the speaker at 10.00am in the Peachester Hall.

Internationally renowned Photographer Colin Beard will present a free seminar on Photography, 6.30pm at The Caboolture Hub. For course registration phone 5433 3700 or email CabooltureHub@moretonbay. qld.gov.au Official opening of Beerwah Peachester RSL Inc, 9.30am, 27 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah.

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Quality photography workshops with internationally renowned photographer Colin Beard at The Caboolture Hub, first week of four, 4.00pm - 6.00pm. For course registration phone 5433 3700 or email CabooltureHub@ moretonbay.qld. gov.au

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Country and Comedy charity dinner show at the Beerwah Peachester RSL, Beerwah Parade, Beerwah.

Dinner 6.00pm, show 7.00pm 10.00pm. Funds raised in aid of Cadence Henry (see story page 4 5). Phone 5494 0289.

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Cadence’s quest to be brave She looks like any other bright, bubbly threeyear-old, but Cadence Henry’s captivating smile and beaming eyes belie a very serious and complex medical condition for which there is no exact cure.

For her parents, Glass House residents Grayson and Angela, since her diagnosis earlier this year, life is now a constant stream of medical appointments and regular therapy, and the ever present worry about how they will pay for what is expected to be between six and 12 months of ongoing treatment.

In the limited spare time they have, the couple have set up the Cadence Foundation, and are desperately calling on the support of the local community and businesses to help them raise funds to help pay for Cadence’s medical costs, which they expect to cost anywhere from $35,000 to $80,000.

Cadence suffers from a complex combination of neurobiological conditions rarely seen in children. Since Christmas Day, it has recurrently caused the nerves that supply motor function to her body, facial muscles, throat and larynx, to become paralysed.

Where a normal persons nervous system responds to physical life-threatening situations, for example severe hemorrhaging, through automated, involuntary, systematic shutting down of muscles and organs not necessary for our immediate survival, Cadence’s nervous system commences this process in response to everyday events.

“In Cadence, the parts of her brain responsible for interpreting and evaluating the level of threat, or danger, to her survival, the Limbic system and Cerebal cortex, malfunction, triggering the involuntary shutting down of her body, which sees Cadence experience many normal interactions and events, both in fear and as a very real threat to her survival,” said Grayson.

Cadence effectively becomes trapped in her body, sometimes for several days at a time.

She experiences Dysphagia (paralysis of the nerves supplying function to her pharynx), Aphonia (paralysis of the larynx), and Hypokinetic Movement Disorder.

Dysphagia and Aphonia are serious neurological disorders normally seen in stroke patients and motor neuron disease, leaving Cadence unable to swallow or speak and cause her to have difficulty with breathing, along with the sensation of suffocation; and, similar to people affected

by Parkinsons Disease, Hypokinetic Movement Disorder causes Cadence to become rigid, stiff, expressionless and at times, unable to move.

Earlier this month, Angela was forced to resuscitate Cadence after she nearly drowned on her own saliva, as a result of a complication associated with Dysphagia.

“As parents it’s our job to safe-guard our children, but being in a position where you are forcefully breathing air into your child, compressing their tiny chest, is absolutely horrifying; there are no words to describe it.”

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Local mum Jackie Hall remembers too vividly the day that she fell apart one too many times. After embarking on the search for REAL answers to motherhood stress and discovering a way to prevent it, along with depression and anxiety, Jackie, the author of ‘The Happy Mum Handbook’ is continuing her mission to educate mums on how to prevent this mental illness.

As a trained Life Coach, course facilitator and now employee of the Anti-depression Association of Australia, Jackie, who recently moved to Landsborough from Melbourne, is using a unique and effective method to help mums to understand and overcome postnatal depression. It’s unlike anything else out there.

Jackie said this is not just another book about how to raise children, or that tells mums to take time out or walk away when angry. A specific tool is used to change her mindset and help her to embrace the challenges of motherhood.

This tool also incorporates the method used by the Anti-depression Association of Australia, who has helped over 4,000 clients with stress, depression and anxiety.

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Jackie Hall In addition to providing a book as a resource to teach this information, Jackie has also created multiple ways for mums to receive this information with the intention of suiting all budgets and learning styles. She has created an online 12 week course (www. postpartumdepressionrecovery.com), free webinars, a four part webinar series and one-onone coaching as well.

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A dream come true

Words are not enough when it comes to sharing details of one local couple’s recent journey to the bottom of the earth. Glenda and Neil Halpin’s self described ‘dream come true’ was a magical 26 day voyage to Antarctica on the Russian ship ‘Akademik Shokalskiy’ with Aurora Expeditions .

An interested bystander checks out Glenda taking a break catching up on stories from home

Penguins on ice Originally the couple had hoped they would be able to visit Mawson’s Hut on Commonwealth Bay, to coincide with the 100 year anniversary of the famed Australian explorer’s epic journey, as part of their epic adventure.

But nature had other plans for them, when they were confronted with approximately 20 kilometres of impenetrable 'fast ice' against the continent's shore, preventing land and sea access.

This certainly didn’t detract from their enjoyment of their journey though, which was highlighted with many breathtaking experiences, including a walk on an iceberg adjacent to the Antarctica plateau), Zodiac boating around icebergs, an unplanned wedding on the ice (not theirs!), and a late afternoon (10.00pm) read of Glasshouse Country News on the ice in the company of some very friendly penguins.

The couple also recount meeting up with the Australian ice breaker 'Aurora Australis' mid ocean whilst out in Zodiacs and chatting with the ABC film crew, visiting the sub Antarctic Islands, and all the spectacular scenery and nature that they encountered on their journey.

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Quite simply, their trip was a ‘dream come true’.

The Beerwah couple are happy to share details of their journey with any others who might at some stage be interested in travelling to Antarctica.

Just give them a call on 5494 6853, and they would be only too pleased to share.

We would love to tell your story Do you have an adventure story that you would like to share?

Email GCNews at editorial@gcnews.com.au or phone us on 5438 7445.

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But he does know there are plenty of parents who are forever grateful for helping them turn their children’s lives around.

Wayne isn’t a counsellor or a teacher, he’s a boxing coach.

For the past 16 years, he’s trained more than a few amateur boxers to success at both state and national level, and he’s even trained a few to Golden Glove glory.

But the years of dedication to his sport have taken their toll, and Wayne is now looking for new members and assistant coaches to help him keep the sport alive.

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He said it’s one of the hardest sports around, both physically and mentally, but it’s the discipline and self control of a boxer that sets them apart.

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Former student and boxing champion Jay Marshall And while it’s a very demanding sport, with training three nights a week and regular weekend travel to competitions, it’s worth it.

“It’s a sport that turns lives around,” said Wayne.

Over the years, Wayne has made a number of improvements to the boxing club’s premises at the rear of the Mooloolah Valley Country Club, and doesn’t want to see it closed down due to a lack of interest and participation.

With its own gym and training facilities, the club is well set up to support a new breed of young amateur boxers, he said.

“I want to share my passion and experience with others, and keep this sport alive in the hinterland,” Wayne said.

So if you’ve got an interest in the sport as a participant or are keen to find out if you’ve got what it takes to become a coach, give Wayne a call on 0428 158 058.

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The 'how to' of how to publish a book They say everyone has a book inside of them.

Most won’t become bestsellers, many more won’t even get published. But for every book that does find its way, there is a separate tale behind the story that reads of the trials and tribulations of the budding author.

One person who knows all too well about those trials and tribulations is editor and author’s consultant, Landsborough resident Alex Mitchell.

For those who have ever dreamed of writing a book, it’s no doubt a little disheartening to learn that 82 per cent of authors never finish writing their book, but with the right support, advice and guidance, Alex is on a mission to help improve the odds.

And she is certainly passionate about her role, which is to help authors make the journey from manuscript to finished product.

She set up her business, Author Support Services, more than four years ago after seeing a gap in the market, a need for someone to help the creative mind behind a manuscript take the next steps in what can be a long and convoluted editing and publishing process.

Alex, who is also a single mother, bookkeeper, part time snake wrestler and facilitator of the Sunshine Coast Women Entrepreneurs Group said it was the personal satisfaction of helping authors reach that ‘light bulb’ moment, when they gain the confidence and understanding they need to move forward and complete their publishing journey.

Conversely, the most difficult part of her job she likens to being a doctor.

“Authors come to me because they’ve got a problem, and it’s my job to give them an honest appraisal of just what that problem is, and how they need to fix it,” Alex said.

And it is often a long road.

Alex said it generally can take anywhere from two months to 20 years to write a book, and it can be a fairly lonely and mysterious process.

“There is a lot of information around about how to write and how to get published, but it can be hard to find your way through the mass of information and discover how to write the book YOU want to write, for YOUR market,” Alex said.

“Our events provide a space where people can make real progress on their own project, discovering how to put together their book in a way that speaks their message to the world clearly and concisely.”

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It’s hip to hip hop

Know how to shuffle? What about doing the Spongebob Squarepants? If it sounds like a foreign language, perhaps you are just not hip. But that is hardly the case for the students at Teghan’s Dance Club at Peachester.

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They’re young, they’re energetic and they love to dance. And that’s just the girls. Kobi Smith, Kody Helen and Shiloh Crawford also love to dance, and they’ve found the perfect beat with their instructor Teghan, in their weekly Hip Hop classes.

For 11-year-old Kobi, who has been dancing since he was five, dancing is in his blood.

Big sister Teghan, who set up her own dance club last year, has danced nearly all her life, and that passion has obviously rubbed off on her little brother.

Kody Helen is also 11, and a desire to learn how to ‘shuffle’ saw him turn up for his first class last year, and he hasn’t looked back.

Shiloh Crawford, who turns 10 this year, had to be dragged along to his first class by his mum, but now he’s her biggest fan, as not only can he dance, but he knows all the ‘cool’ moves.

Every Thursday, the boys spend an hour perfecting their moves as part of the boys only dance class, one of four different classes Teghan offers each week.

Of course, the girls are catered for as well, and even the mums can have a go, with their own class later in the afternoon.

Teghan said dancing was a great way to exercise.

“Not only that, it sparks the children’s creativity, and it’s a great way to make friends,” she said.

To find out more about Teghan’s Dance Club, which kicks off for the year tomorrow, give Margaret a call on 5494 9192, or simply turn up at the Peachester Hall from 3.30pm tomorrow afternoon and check out the latest dance craze for yourself.

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Rick takes out prestigious award Beerwah resident and candidate for Division 1 in the upcoming Council election Rick Baberowski has collected the Queensland award for outstanding individual achievement in the Museums and Galleries sector.

The GAMAA (Gallery and Museum Achievement Award) is awarded each year by a panel of independent judges to an individual who has contributed to the sector, and comes with a $1,000 prize.

The judge’s summary stated that ‘Richard Baberowski was nominated for the projects he delivered from 2008 to 2011 at Moreton Bay Regional Council. Richard’s vision and commitment to creativity and originality is reflected in a significant list of new and innovative infrastructure projects he directed during this period.’

Rick's projects at Moreton Bay Council included, among others, the redevelopment of Caboolture Historical Village, the delivery of the awardwinning Bribie Island Seaside Museum and as senior advisor to the team that delivered the new Caboolture Hub project.

The judges said Richard’s innovation, vision and exemplary project management had maximised the region’s rich cultural potential by engaging with leading-edge design concepts, new technologies, and new standards of practice in contemporary infrastructure design, exhibition design, public programming and operational initiatives.

Continued from page 3 There is no direct cure for Cadence’s condition, however it is believed that intensive rehabilitation and brain stimulation therapy will enable other modalities of Cadence’s nervous system to ‘take over’, or compensate for, the parts that dysfunction.

“The alternative is our little girl living and experiencing life in constant fear and that’s simply not an option,” says Grayson.

Angela and Grayson remain grateful for the support they have already received from the community, including the local RSL subbranches, who will donate the profits of their upcoming ‘Country and Comedy’ charity dinner show at the Beerwah Peachester RSL Club next week to the Cadence Foundation.

They are also keen to hear from local businesses and community members who can help by donating Easter products, and other prizes, as well as help with local fundraising, volunteering to assist with fundraising efforts, or taking a donation tin.

Contact them at cadencefoundation@hotmail. com donate at Bendigo Bank (located inside Glasshouse Mountains Newsagency), online at www.gofundme.com/cadencehenry, by post to PO Box 429, Glass House Mountains, QLD 4518 or wherever you see a ‘Supporting Cadence’s Quest to Be Brave’ collection tin.

And don’t forget to follow, ‘like’, and be part of Cadence’s brave journey at www.facebook.com/ cadencefoundation

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Asking the questions This week's questions have been supplied by Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network (GMAN) In general, the health of the environment of the Glasshouse Mountains area is under stress as a result of illegal abuse, and over use, due to a lack of appropriate and relevant infrastructure.

1. Unauthorised and/or unlicensed trail bike and 4WD activities in and around the National Parks, Nature Reserves and forestry of the Glasshouse Mountains are increasingly responsible for erosion, land degradation, environmental and safety issues through these areas. How do you think Council could be supporting state government agencies to better protect our natural areas?

2. Similarly the abovementioned areas are being used as dumps for discarded microwaves, refrigerators, asbestos, car bodies, and general household refuse. What role do you think Council should play?

3.Tourism/visitors are increasing in Glasshouse Mountains area. Large and increasing proportions of enquiries from visitors are been received about participation in walks and passive recreation pursuits around the mountains and adjoining features.

Facilities catering for these activities, such as connecting trails and walking tracks, camping and picnicking areas, do not meet the demand. Do you think Council does enough in supporting eco-tourism in this area?

Steve Attrill 1. The fact is, this is majority controlled by the State Government and we have the Shadow Minister for the Environment, Andrew Powell locally involved in this issue as well.

However, I believe that since we have an environmental levy, some of the funding should be put into helping fix the erosion and land degradation. We also need to designate alternate safe places for people to enjoy, not neglect it.

2. Whenever Council’s bring in tip fees, illegal dumping goes up. Council needs to address the fact it is running out of landfill sites, and we currently have to send it elsewhere. What I have proposed is to bring in two free coupons, for people to go to the tip, and kerbside collections so we can begin to arrest the problems our region has with illegal dumping.

See steveattrillwill.com 3. No, what we really need to do with tourism is, resource Sunshine Coast destinations to ensure that it can deliver for the Sunshine Coast. Ecotourism is a very volatile market and trying to focus on it by itself, is not the solution to our regions tourism problems.

We need to expand our tourism base to include events and business tourism, make the Convention Centre work and also ensure our ecotourism facilities are well maintained.

The only way to do this is to elect a Councillor that is prepared to engage regionally and hold Council’s feet to the fire in order to get the projects required to deliver locally. www.gcnews.com.au

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1. The areas listed are not the responsibility of Council. However a unified approach from ALL levels of government is needed to combat unauthorised 4WD and trail bike abuse.

The mountains are protected under both State and Federal legislation, which in turn attracts special funding which could be used to promote protection against this threat. If elected I will work hard to establish a taskforce of stakeholders to address this escalating problem which has already created vast areas of irreversible damage.

2. Local government has the primary role of providing waste and recycling services to households. In my opinion our Council has done this, but unfortunately the dumping of waste on open areas is steadily increasing. Is this due to increased charges, or is it a community reluctance to do the right thing? With the ‘new’ Glass House Mountains National Parks Management Plan currently due for release it is important that all adjunct stakeholders including Council form a taskforce to stamp out this trend.

3. NO. And if we made a comparison between that of our coastal foreshores, which abound with walks, bike paths, picnic areas and camping facilities, we would not even reach first base.

State and Council infrastructure is desperately needed to equate us with eco-tourism greats such as Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain which last year accommodated 162,000 walkers.

Information Centre based buses are becoming increasingly popular as well in the need to capture tourism dollars, which represent a critical segment of our economic growth.

1. I believe there needs to be a happy medium between the bikers / 4WDrivers and council / state government. Completely banning these forms of recreational sports will only damage business in the region. Many people, who enjoy this from of sport, travel from Brisbane up here to do so. I believe that majority of the area should be left alone, and a designated area be set out for these kinds of activities. I don’t believe an amicable solution could be reached if both sides completely wanted it their way.

2. There should be tougher fines for those people who illegally dump their rubbish in our forests.

If people can’t afford to take their rubbish to a refuge tip, then this needs to be investigated i.e. costs of dumping waste / curb-side clean up.

Getting back to the first point, harsher penalties will deter people from doing so, and I think in a bold statement, repeat offenders should be made to help clean-up the forestry that they so easily will dump their rubbish in. This will hopefully teach them a hard learned lesson.

3. Maintaining walking trails and paths can be a difficult job with the amount of rain we have been having. I believe all walking trails should be adequately signed so tourists know exactly where to go.

The bigger issue is signage for the information centre. Many tourists depart the train and head along Coonowrin road looking for the centre.

A simple sign could save the confusion, directing people to the right place with all relevant information.

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1. Solving this will require cooperation between council, state agencies and the trail bike/4WD clubs and associations. Council should use its local knowledge and experienced open space planners to help provide suitably located, well designed and marked legal tracks with enough variety to satisfy the riders/drivers. It can encourage local clubs to self-regulate and, if necessary, help enforce consequences for those who go into national parks or sensitive environments or regularly disturb residents.

2. Firstly, council needs to develop no cost waste disposal options, either through reinstating kerbside collections, or introducing recycle credits and/or a voucher system. It can also increase the likelihood of discovery through greater monitoring of 'dump' sites in collaboration with Qld Parks, environmental groups and perhaps Neighbourhood Watch, and lead by example through higher standards in maintaining public spaces.

3. The Glasshouse Mountains area could be a world class eco-tourism destination, delivering major benefits to our region. A nearby benchmark is Noosa National Park, which attracts around one million visitors per year. Because of the Mountains' natural and cultural heritage and complex ecosystem all eco-tourism development would require close community partnerships and multilevel government collaboration. I believe council should lead and assist on more eco-tourism initiatives, in partnership with local groups.

It deserves noting that GMAN constructed the impressive Jack Ferris lookout (inspiring rest point) and 5.7k Trachyte Circuit largely by themselves.

1. The vast majority of the area being referred to is leased to Forestry Plantations Queensland Pty Ltd. The use of this land for recreation comes with responsibilities; the user needs to be fully aware of the obligations in the use of this area and should visit www.fpq.net.au to be aware of the obligations.

Recreation activities if promoted in the correct way, in the correct environment, have the potential to be converted into an asset creating new jobs and save lives.

2. From my ‘Listening Post’ residents have consistently been asking ‘Why can’t we bring back kerb side pickup for bulk waste?’, ‘Why can’t we have green waste vouchers?’ These savings are causing the tracks and fire trails to be used as rubbish dumps. I intend to address these if I am successful on April 28. Roads, Rates and Rubbish are still very important when ‘Encouraging a Strong Community Identity’.

3. For the past10 years I have been working on projects to encourage visitors to our unique area.

These projects have been developed to promote the broad ‘Glasshouse Country’. With Sunshine Coast destinations becoming accountable for tourism for the Sunshine Coast I will continue to work to promote Glasshouse Country as a destination. As a business owner and farmer with committed environmental and sustainability values I am committed to see business flourish.

I will be opening every door possible to ‘encourage, promote and assist business to grow sustainably’ Please visit my web site for more expanded responses www.bobmclean-div1.com.au FEBRUARY 22 2012 |

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From the Schools

First day fears quickly forgotten The sun wasn’t shining on the first day of school, but the smiles on the faces of students and parents at Landsborough State School was all that was needed to start the year off perfectly.

Of course there was the expected tears from first time mums and their nervous children, but the day went on, the tears were replaced with smiles and the most important part of their life began…. their education.

Students arrived in their school uniforms adorned with the new school logo and motto ‘Your future our focus’. What an exciting year it will be!

As the students gathered around their smart boards to start their lessons, it was evident that 2012 was an exciting year filled with the latest technology to support the very exciting new Australian Curriculum.

New car park for Beerwah State School Sunshine Coast Council has helped to make parking at Beerwah State School safer by contributing $200,000 to the construction of a new car park.

Councillor Anna Grosskreutz officially opened the new car park at Beerwah State School last Tuesday.

“Council worked closely with Beerwah State School Principal Eric Greentree and Glasshouse Country Coaches on the re-design of the car park,” Cr Grosskreutz said.

“The new car park has opened just in time for the start of the school year and it means students can walk to buses without crossing in front of vehicles.

“The changes to the car park, adjustments to road lanes and pathway upgrades mean that students won’t interact with traffic unnecessarily, and that was our main aim – to make it safer for students.

“Completion of the work means better traffic management of bus services, drop off parking zones and general parking,” she said.

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Caloundra Community Forum Wednesday 29 February 2012 at 6pm At Caloundra Rugby Union Club, Arthur Street You are invited to discuss future community projects that could be undertaken with the aid of funds generated by Caloundra Community Bank® Branch.

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Beerwah Pool swam with noise and excitement as students from Glasshouse Country Christian College readied for battle at their annual swimming carnival.

About 400 of GCCC’s 770 students dressed in house colours, donned war paint and cheered the event at the top of their lungs. War cries resounded throughout the carnival, inspiring competitors and injecting energy and points were awarded for the best team spirit.

The standard of swimming reached a new level of accomplishment for GCCC with 36 new records broken. As a result, 31 primary students and 23 secondary students qualified to swim at the respective district carnivals.

At the end of the day, Ararat team was the welldeserved house champions.

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According to statistics, back pain affects almost 80 per cent of Australian people at some point in their lives. One of the major causes is sleeping on the wrong bed – one that fails to give correct chiropractic and orthopaedic back support. So the overriding requirement everyone has is to select a bed with the attributes needed to maximise back care. This means having a quality mattress that minimises muscular and skeletal stress, adjusted to your individual body weight, contoured to your body shape, allowing you to maintain a sleeping posture where your spine stays straight and correctly aligned.

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Community meets for project funding Following on from the success of community forums in nearby Buderim and Cooroy towns, Caloundra Community Bank® Branch will be hosting their own forum on Wednesday, February 29 at 6.00pm at the Caloundra Rugby Union Club, Arthur Street Caloundra.

Branch Manager Rohan Quirey said under the Community Bank® model, their branch has the discretion to select community groups to donate their profits to.

“Thanks to our customers, our local Community Bank® branch has now reached profit levels which allow us to contribute to community projects and organisations,” Mr Quirey said.

This is a great opportunity for the community to contribute to the development of our town and how we can work together to create a sustainable future in our area.

Projects of importance to you and your family may be similar to others in the area, and together we can explore the options that will benefit the majority.

Projects may be small, large, one off or ongoing and may also be carried out in collaboration with other groups or government at any level.

“We encourage everyone to bring their ideas to the table, so we can really find out what our community needs,” Mr Quirey said.

The forum will start at 6.00pm at Caloundra Rugby Union Club, Arthur Street Caloundra, with finger food and light refreshments available.

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Community Group Updates Glasshouse Country View Club Contributed by Pauline Clarke, publicity officer

The Glasshouse Country View Club had Eileen Cooke as its speaker at the monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at the Glasshouse Sports Club. Eileen looks after Parent Support for The Preterm Infants Parents Association (PIPA). PIPA is a charity which offers practical and emotional support to the families of those infants born prematurely. Approximately 8.5 per cent of all babies born in Australia each year are born preterm; this equates to around 5,000 preterm births in Queensland alone.

Eileen gratefully received clothes that had been knitted for preterm babies, by members of the Club. Some of these clothes are so small that you wouldn’t believe that any baby of that size would be able to survive.

The next View Club function, on Wednesday, March 7, will be a trip down the Pumistone Passaage, including a cold buffet lunch, departing Bribie Island at 11.30am.

Our club is a non-profit friendship club that supports the Smith Family chiefly through the Foundation’s Learning for Life program for disadvantaged students. The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged Australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. Anyone who would like to join the View Club would be most welcome.

Please contact Joy on 5439 9049 or Lydia on 5438 7894 who will be pleased to supply any further information about the club. You can check out the View Club on their website http://view.org.au

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Peachester QCWA

Contributed by Coral Beutel (Hon. Pres.)

Well our year has started with dates booked for our markets. The first is on February 25, Mother’s Day Market April 28, Winter June 20, Spring September 29 and Xmas November 24.

At our first meeting for the year we decided to hold a night meeting starting at 7.00pm until around 9.00pm. The first is on March 1. The CWA have marvellous craft teachers. If you are interested in learning a craft or joining our branch please come to our meeting you will be made very welcome.

Our prayers are with two Peachester families, the Maddon and Woodward –Kropps in their losses of loved ones.

The first cakes in our cooking competition will be sold at the markets on Saturday, February 25. If you would like to have a stall, please contact Coral 5494 9775. Any charity organisations that would be interested in running the canteen at any of the markets please contact Coral.

The Glasshouse Mountains Musicians Club Contributed by Dr Michael Whiticker

A great night was had by the 40 or so people who attended the Glasshouse Mountains Musos Club at the Sports Club last Thursday, February 9.

Amongst the performers were Greg Bryant who continues to dazzle us with his soulful interpretations of classics such as ‘Seven Spanish Angels’, made famous by Willie Nelson and Lionel Ritchie’s ‘Beautiful Lady’.

Mick Od displays more confidence each time he appears on stage - on this occasion playing guitar and harmonica and backed by Doug Pullen on bass.

Mick suggested to me the influence of Bryan Ferry in his vocal delivery, while Doug, who proposed his own voice was closer to the Manly Ferry, sung some Buddy Holly, Everly Brothers and an original country number with assurance and a fine stage presence. A new comer was Joelie - the grandson of Mick Shipley who accompanied Mick on guitar, and although young and according to Mick with a recently broken voice, shows that in him we could well have a very fine singer one day. Other new comers were Kita Williams and friend Nina, who along with Ian Williams gave an exquisite set including wonderful harmony rich, renditions of ‘Scarborough Fair’, ‘Time after Time’ and one of Ian’s own numbers, ‘Angel Song’.

Paul Fagan and yours truly popped up as the Revelators with two short sets, one backing Gary Josland, a powerful local singer who seems to have a knack for getting the dance floor shaking, and at the end of the evening backing Greg Bryant. Greg included a soulful version of ‘People Get Ready’, which, with the occasional three part harmonies, the boys thought suggested a small taste of the Blind Boys of Alabama.

The Musos Club is held on the second Thursday of the month at the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club, and we hope to see lots of new performers at our next session on March 8. Our facebook group is found at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_198780600141473 12

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Caloundra Family History Research Inc Contributed by Roz Kuss, vice president and publicity officer

The February general meeting of the Caloundra Family History Research group on February 16 will feature the history of the pioneering Tytherleigh family, presented by guest speaker Judy Irvine, the granddaughter of John Tytherleigh, first Chairman of the Landsborough Shire Council. All members and visitors are welcome.

Interest Group members meet at the following times, Germany, first Thursday at 1.00pm, Scotland, first Saturday at 10.00am, Ireland, third Thursday at 11.00am, England and Wales, fourth Thursday at 1.00pm.

The group’s rooms and library at the Guide Hut are open for research every Saturday from 9.30am - 12.30pm, on the third Thursday of month from 9.30am - 12.00noon, followed by the general meeting, 1.30pm - 4.00pm.

Every other Thursday of the month the rooms are open 9.30am - 4.00pm.

For further information phone June on 5493 2679, Roz on 5493 1197, or Valerie on 5437 3879. The group can also be reached by email at caloundrafamilyres@y7mail.com

Glasshouse Country Senior Citizens Club Inc Contributed by Ian McCarron

Birthdays for February: George Smith, Joyce Raffin, Gladys McCarron, Hazel Graham, Dorothy Reeves, Billie Lupton and Brian Price.

Wedding anniversaries for February: George and Heather Smith.

Thanks to all helpers at our last meeting and at barbecue. To our new member Ann Gribbin, welcome to the Club. Thanks to our guest speaker Bob McLean for your talk. Bob is a candidate in division 1 in the Sunshine Coast Council. Our lucky door prize winner was Denise Woolley. Our raffle prize winner was George Bowers.

Reminders: Tuesday, February 28 - Games day. Morning tea 9.00am – 9.15am. Lucky door, raffle, card games and carpet bowls. Many prizes to be won. Tuesday, March 13 - Monthly meeting (barbecue). Morning tea 9.00am – 9.15am. Lucky door, raffle and stall. Hot water and cake for the barbecue please. Wednesday, March 21 - Trip to Caboolture Sports Club.

Morning tea 9.00am – 9.15am followed by top entertainment and lunch.

All members and friends who wish to go are to find their own transport.

More details at meeting on March 13. For bookings or enquiries ring Jim on 5496 9836. Tuesday, March 27 - Games day; Tuesday, April 10 - Monthly meeting; Tuesday, April 24 - Games day.

From Peter Slipper Federal member for Fisher. Ph: 1300 301 981 or 5444 4888 During the first week of February, the National Aged Care Alliance hosted a breakfast in Canberra for Ministers and Senators to present the latest Productivity Report ‘Caring for Older Australian’s’ and its recommendations to improve care for older Australians. By attending this presentation, I felt it was especially beneficial to hear first-hand the stories of aged-care workers and families whose stories are similar to many of the residents in the Fisher electorate.

Some key points: • Australia’s aged care system was designed for another era and is in desperate need of reform.

• The system is very complicated and confusing and the costs are putting pressure on the quality and availability of services.

• Too often older people are missing out on the support they need to help them live at home or are having to move into residential care miles from family and friends – at a time when they need them most.

I’m happy to report there was unanimous agreement that there needs to be a system which is simpler, fair, affordable and equitable for all Australians, and agreed to continued conversation about these issues as a high priority for all in parliament.

A few of the key Productivity Commission’s recommendations: • A hub for advice and assessment to help people to make informed choices • A fairer funding • A government backed home credit scheme Additionally a proposed Aged Care Commission would be responsible for setting pricing, taking into account the need to pay fair and competitive wages to aged care sector workers. Fairer wages would help to reduce high staff turnover rates, meet the increasing demand for a growing aged care workforce and ensure quality is maintained in all aged care services into the future.

I believe we all agree every Australian deserves to age well and with dignity. Therefore I will continue my commitment to introduce a ‘Sea Change’ funding pool for the Sunshine Coast and all Sea Change communities throughout Australia which will contribute to the ongoing conversation for older Australians.

As always, my door is open and I look forward to hearing from you. www.gcnews.com.au

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From March 15 -17 brave Queenslanders will shave or colour their hair as part of the World’s Greatest Shave raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation and the people it helps every day.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll speak to local residents who’ve been brave enough to put their hand up to participate in this year’s challenge.

This week, we feature Glenview State School student Jed Carroll.

Eleven-year-old Jed, who is in Year 6 at Glenview, decided to sign up for this year’s shave after a family friend lost their hair while undergoing chemotherapy last year. After seeing the campaign advertised on television, he made the brave decision to raise money to “help find a cure for all Jed Carroll will be brave and shave the sick people."

Glenview School will also be getting involved, holding a hair colouring day on Friday, March 16, followed by Jed’s shave on school parade later that day.

Jed set a fundraising goal of $200.00 initially which he achieved in the first week. So he increased his goal to $450.00, then $600.00. He has now raised approximately $770.00, and still has quite a few fundraising ideas up his sleeve. People can sponsor Jed through http://www.worldsgreatestshave.com or directly through his profile at http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/jedcarroll An average of five Queenslanders are diagnosed every day with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma or a related blood disorder. Across Australia an average of one person is diagnosed every hour. Blood cancers can develop in anyone, of any age, at any time and can require urgent and lengthy treatment, so ‘be brave and shave!’, sign up at worldsgreatestshave.com or phone 1800 500 088.

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Stargazer Astrology - March 2012 with Chirone Witsen

Mercury retrograde and the Equinox The Full Moon falls in Virgo on Thursday, March 8, bringing into focus our need for order and purity. Virgo is a very analytical sign, and as an Earth sign it is analytical in a practical way, trying to improve situations (and even people!) in its search for perfection. The Full Moon is exact at 7.39pm Queensland time.

Mercury goes retrograde on Monday, March 12 for three weeks, bringing the potential for confusion, mistakes and delays. In the first week of this retrograde period, be wary of jumping to wrong conclusions and making impulsive decisions that you later regret. This is not a good time to make any major purchases or sign contracts, unless you’re prepared to revise your plans (or take purchases back to the shop) down the track. It is however a great time to catch up on all your paperwork. Mercury is retrograde until Wednesday, April 4.

The Equinox falls on Tuesday, March 20, as the Sun moves into Aries. This is the time of year when day and night are of equal length and the seasons come to a point of balance. This is a time to explore what might be out of balance in your own life and find a way to restore that balance, whether it’s in your relationships, your family life, your work or any other aspect of your life.

The New Moon in Aries on Friday, March 23 is likely to bring a bold new start. With Uranus part of this line-up, this New Moon is likely to be characterised by an awakening of passion, one’s warrior spirit and a focus on the rights of the individual. The new cycle symbolised by this New Moon may come unexpectedly, as something of a shock – more positively, it comes as an invitation to access a higher level of consciousness. The New Moon is exact just after midnight (effectively Thursday night).

If your birthday falls close to the date of this New Moon, this marks an important year of new beginnings in your life, particularly with regard to your identity and your sense of self. Discovering the ‘real you’ will be an important part of your journey in this coming year.

And a reminder that Mars is still retrograde all through March, so be patient with any delays and setbacks to projects and other undertakings. Use this period productively by slowing down, revisiting your plans, looking for ways to revise and improve on what you were intending to do – especially as Mars is retrograde in Virgo, so pay full attention to details. Mars is retrograde until Saturday, April 14. copyright © 2012 Chirone Witsen All rights reserved Chirone is a counselling astrologer based at Mt Mellum near Landsborough. For details of consultations, astrology courses and an extended version of this New Moon update, visit her website www.chironewitsen.com, email info@chironewitsen.com or ring her on 5494 8852 www.gcnews.com.au

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Garden Expo on again

The Glass House Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its newly established involvement with this region’s popular annual event, the Glasshouse Country Sustainability & Garden Expo.

This year will see the event run as a joint venture between the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains Inc, proudly supported by Community Recycling and Glasshouse Country News, with further sponsorship yet to be announced.

Chamber of Commerce Executive member Ben Foster will be heading the co-ordination of the event, heavily supported by Rotary’s Bob McLean.

“Bob has done an amazing job with the Sustainability & Garden Expo for many years,” says Ben. “We are very lucky to have his event management skills and vast local knowledge and experience to draw upon as we move ahead with our preparation for the event.”

The ever-growing Expo will this year focus on many aspects of sustainability and the environment, health and wellbeing, gardening and fresh produce, giving visitors a bigger bang for their buck.

“We’re going bigger and better,” says Ben. “Health professionals, environmental services, lifestyle products and fresh produce exhibits will be joining us this year. And of course for the gardeners out there we’re putting just as much effort as usual into plant and flower sales, horticultural workshops, guest speakers and more.”

With plenty of food, demonstrations and family fun, there’s sure to be something for everyone at Beerwah Community Hall and Turner Park on Sunday, May 27.

Registration starts on March 1 for those wishing to register a commercial, government, not for profit or farmers market stall for the day.

Contact info@s-g-expo.com.au and you’ll be sent the necessary details.

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Celebration of the 75th Maleny Show sees $5,000 up for grabs

Melita Briggs (Charity Person 2011), Kelly Anne Kaye (Rural Ambassador 2011), Renee Jones (Show Girl 2011), Kirsten Grigor (Show Princess 2011) and Felicity Grigor (Show Girl Runner-Up 2011).

In celebration of the 75th Maleny Show, this year’s entrants for Charity Person will be raising money in hope of winning the major prize of $5,000.00 worth of travel vouchers and cash.

This generous prize is open to entrants 15 years and older, male or female and to those who raise over $1,200.00 with all money being raised for the Show Society in order to help improve their local showgrounds.

Entrants are able to raise the specified amount of money any way in which they please.

All entrants must be present at the Maleny Show Ball on May 19, where the major prize winner will be announced as well as Maleny Show Girl and Rural Ambassador.

President of the Maleny Show Society Ivan Hankinson said that since they’re celebrating the 75th year of the community’s agricultural show it was seen appropriate to offer a generous prize.

“By offering this generous prize amount we are hoping that it will encourage people who may not have been involved in our show in the past to get involved in to our 75th year celebrations,” he says.

So get your fundraising ideas into action and get involved.

For more information regarding entrant qualification please do not hesitate to contact the Maleny Show Society’s office on 5494 2008 or malenyshowsociety@bigpond.com

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Out and About Into the Lion’s den

Caloundra Fringe Festival: a showcase for local talent

The Glasshouse Hinterland AFL club was fortunate enough to be able to host players from the Brisbane Lions at their home ground at Landsborough last week, and there were plenty of eager fans on hand to welcome them.

The 2012 Caloundra Music Festival is now scheduled for September 28 30 over the new Queens birthday holiday weekend and coinciding with the spring school holidays.

A full list of festivities will also take place in the lead up to the main event at the inaugural Caloundra Fringe Festival. This will showcase some of the best local artistic talent to our visitors.

A wide range of activities is planned for the Fringe Festival, including youth music workshops (conducted by Nicky Bomba from The John Butler Trio), theatre, street performances, circus, instrument making, lunch time concerts, indigenous art and dance.

Free musical events will also feature along with art displays at festival locations. Artists and groups who were keen to perform at the Fringe Festival should register their interest as soon as possible.

Visit the CMF website (www.caloundramusicfestival.com) for further details and drop the CMF team an email to start the ball rolling.

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Volunteers needed for Clean Up Australia Day

Sunshine Coast Council is calling on the community to get involved in Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 4. Volunteers can either join an existing site or form a group and register a site on the Clean Up Australia website.

As well as providing disposal of the collected materials at no charge, council has donated $9,000 toward management of over 100 sites within the program.

This year, Council aims to collect more than the nine tonnes of waste and two tonnes of recyclable material removed last year.

As part of the Clean Up Australia Day program, Business Clean Up Day will occur on February 28 and the Schools Clean Up Day is programmed for March 2. www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/getinvolved/ or call 1800 282 329

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Finty McCullough and Georgia Pizzey were having a great time kicking the ball round 2. Kyle Bullard with Lions player Matt Maguire 3. Leah, Eli and Isaiah Dennehy have a go at kicking the AFL ball 4. Marc Kearney, 11 with Lions captain Jonathan Brown 5. Aiden McCombe, Lions player Ryan Lester, Ryan McCombe and Max Storer 6. Phill McCombe presenting the Lions players a jersey and hat 7. Aus Kick kids getting a few tips from the Lions Captain 8. Royce and Gordon Hodgson cooking the barbecue

The Buderim Male Choir will present a very special concert featuring the renowned Lipman Harp Duo in Maleny on March 4. It promises a mix of rich male vocal harmonies and the heavenly sounds of the angels’ favourite instrument played by worldclass musicians.

The Lipman Harp Duo, the only ensemble of its kind in Australia, comprises eminent harpists Sebastien and Sayo Lipman, a husband and wife team with outstanding international credentials. The Brisbane-based duo performs throughout Australia and overseas, delighting audiences with well-loved repertoire.

The concert will be held at the Maleny Community Centre in Maple Street on March 4 starting at 2.00pm. Tickets can be pre-purchased from the adjoining Maleny Visitor Information Centre, or at the door on March 4.

More information is available on website www.buderimmalechoir.org.au or by phone at 0429 009 897.

Open garden

Saturday and Sunday March 3 - 4, 24 Rimmel Place, Palmwoods, from 9.30am - 4.30pm. This six-year-old cottage style garden on half an acre houses an amazing collection of begonias and a superb collection of unusual perennials. Camellias, magnolias, tropical birch (Betula nigra), tabebuias, nyssas and acers form a backbone to the garden. Roses and bulbs combine well and a collection of succulents are a feature. The borrowed landscape includes a picturesque lake and sweeping lawns which give a feeling of space, making it difficult to believe the garden is in a suburban development. A large selection of begonias and cottage garden plants will also be available for sale. Admission $5.00, under 18 free. Contact Lyn and Laurie Ampt 5457 3935 or email laurieampt@bigpond.com.

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National parks

In response to Gillian Pechey's (GCNews February 8) glowing report on Labor's environmental history, I felt it necessary to set the record straight on a few points.

Labor has in fact failed to properly protect our National Parks because their focus is on the politics of Green Party preferences rather than real environmental outcomes. It is a disgrace that the Auditor-General recently found only 17 per cent of Queensland's protected areas have management plans – a legal requirement under the Nature Conservation Act. So whilst Labor crows about how much land they’ve locked up for green preference deals, ask any neighbouring property owner how they’re going at managing what they’ve locked up.

Our tireless Rangers do the best they can with the paltry resources they’re given but our parks are beset by weeds and pests, fire trails are not maintained and visitor facilities are allowed to deteriorate to the point where they are closed – the real agenda is they don’t want anyone to enjoy our National Parks.

The LNP believe that National Parks are critical for the conservation of Queensland's natural heritage, for stronger communities and for tourism. The LNP understands that it is vital that our National Parks are protected for the future, better managed and are good neighbours for adjoining property owners. The LNP will both conserve our National Parks for future generations and improve access for all - but any suggestion this means trail bikes in National Parks is a blatant Labor lie. The LNP will correct the current imbalance to ensure Queensland's natural heritage is truly protected, accessible and appreciated.

Andrew Powell MP Member for Glass House Shadow Minister for the Environment

Electoral Roll close date extended

I would like to advise all electors of Division One that the Electoral Commission of Queensland has extended the Electoral Roll close to 5.00pm on Saturday, February 25. If electors wish to enrol or verify the division or electorate details they can visit the ECQ site address, http://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/LG2012/Local_ Government.html Go to the ‘Information for electors’ and select the field you wish to enquire about. New voters can also enrol on the page, or call Voters' Helpline 1300 881 665.

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Enjoy your foothpath

Further to Dell Winkler’s comments (GCNews February 15) regarding the path to Australia Zoo, this little snippet regarding the path to Australia Zoo raised many annoyed eyebrows. We are loathe to pay our rates as our bi-annual notice arrives and yet again we ask; what are this year’s exorbitant fees going to pay for? They’re certainly not going to be spent here.

The past eight years have seen the western end of Glenview Road, Glenview crumble and perish under the tyres of trucks, cars and motorcycles.

Each six months we faithfully pay our rates blindly trusting yet again, our goat track, which remains inundated with pot holes and its lifting, collapsing, quick fix repairs will be given a new solid surface. The council's surveyors painted pretty pink, orange and blue marks and numbers on our road about four years ago. They, like the surveyors faded into oblivion and were never seen or heard of again.

Enjoy your new footpath, Australia Zoo, because we've never seen one of those either!

Steve and Judy Dick Glenview

Bouquets to Main Roads

Thank you Main Roads for leaving Peachester Range open whilst working on it.

The Happy Camper Beerwah

Beerwah Neighbourhood Watch

Beerwah NHWQ will celebrate 20 years of existence on Saturday, March 10. To mark the occasion we plan to gather at Beerwah RSL for lunch at 12.00noon that day. Anyone who would like to join us (on a ‘pay-for-yourself’ basis) please tell me by Monday, March 5.

Sheila Williams (phone 54390520, e-mail swilli17@dodo.com.au) Beerwah

Voting options

With the local government election date now set for April 28, Sunshine Coast residents will have the opportunity to vote for a candidate of their choice to represent their division. It is interesting to note that, of the 73 local government authorities throughout Queensland, 50 have adopted the ‘first past the post’ system of voting which ensures that, at the end of the day, the person with the majority of votes wins the right to represent you in council.

Here on the Sunshine Coast we continue to allow ‘optional preferential voting’ which provides the voter with the choice of voting 1 outright or, if they choose, in order of preference from 1 to 3 and so on.

Most people I have spoken to prefer first past the post, but some have a strong argument for the preferential system. For this reason I have begun a survey poll on my Facebook page, ‘Ann Ross Candidate for SCC Division 1’ to gauge your preference. I would also be very interested to learn GCNews readers’ views on this controversial topic. For alternative contact details refer to my advertisement on page 6.

Ann Ross Sunshine Coast Division 1 Candidate

I've been everywhere!

In reply to Dell Winkler of Landsborough (GCNews February 8), 'Where have you been'?

Let me start by agreeing, in part, with Ms Winkler that sometimes words are not enough.

This is why I welcome Ms Winkler's letter as an opportunity to indicate the work I have been

undertaking, energetically and proudly in serving the beautiful hinterland communities in Division 5.

I continue to regularly visit Landsborough, meeting with community members regarding local concerns, residents and sporting groups including members of the Landsborough Sports Reserve and, on invitation, Morris House and the wonderful Museum. I also have a close rapport with local businesses and the Queensland Police Service. My contacts are available for the public record and my office receives and deals with all matters; as we have done across the large and diverse region of Division 5. This is of course balanced with the needs of other communities.

I am passionate about my job and will continue to deliver for all communities in my Division in an energetic, informed, experienced, fair and equitable manner. I look forward to your support at the next election so that I can continue as the voice of the hinterland in the interests of People, Place and Prosperity.

Cr Jenny McKay, Division 5 Sunshine Coast Council

Kerbside clean up the answer?

Will reinstating a free 'Kerbside clean-up' solve the problem of dumping waste and discarded appliances in our parks and natural areas?

At councils first community focus group meeting for the $3.2m Beerwah Place + project, the problem of dumping was passionately reported as a major issue.

The issue is not as straight forward as it seems but here's some more detail to help us quickly deal with this maddening and costly trend.

Firstly, the 'Kerbside clean-up' program was not free; it cost council just under a million dollars to contract the waste collectors for the last program.

Secondly, for practical efficiency the kerbside material is crushed and goes into landfill, it's not recycled and nothing of value is recovered or resold, (other than what is rummaged).

Thirdly, it means the recycling centres experience a drop in business for about three months. This reduces their revenues and their core purpose of reducing waste into landfills.

And forthly, kerbside material is seen as a liability and safety issue; who's responsible if a rummaging passerby gets hurt or a householder fails to take doors off fridges etc?

So what's the solution? Paying fees at the recycling centres can be a genuine affordability issue so let’s develop a dignified low or no cost option. The simplest is two or three free weekends a year. It doesn't solve the problem for everyone, particularly some elderly, but staff at the recycling stations often help wherever they can.

Personally, I'd like to know what people think of the idea of combining the free periods with two vouchers per year for ratepayers. That way everyone's covered; renters and owners. Nothings perfect but the current system clearly isn't working so let’s change it to make it fairer and improve the incentives to recover, recycle and reuse!

Rick Baberowski Division 1 Candidate Sunshine Coast Regional Council

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Home and Property Guide

Lawn adds $75,668 to the value of a home Aussie home buyers are prepared to pay up to $75,668 more for a lawn, according to a national survey of residential real estate agents.* The survey, conducted by Turf Australia, found Victorian lawns offer the highest value (19 per cent) to a home, ahead of New South Wales (16 per cent), Queensland and South Australia (12 per cent, respectively), and Western Australia (9 per cent).

A third of real estate agents say buyers believe a lawn adds to the look and feel of a home, while 73 per cent say buyers want a safe playing area for their children.

But it’s not only families who want a lawn, according to real estate agents; young couples and upsizers also believe in the benefits of grass, and a majority (80 per cent) of their buyers want a backyard to be at least 30 per cent of their total property size.

Janusz Hooker, Chief Executive of LJ Hooker, says house hunters factor in specific requirements such as a lawn or a backyard as part of their criteria and budget.

“Australians have changed their ideals for a backyard but a townhouse or larger suburban home with an area of grass is still important in 2012,” says Mr Hooker.

While agents believe 25 per cent of buyers are savvy about the long term benefits of a lawn, those selling need to also recognise the potential resale value of a lawn.

“For sellers, the key is to put some time into making the lawn look well-cared for and perfect for the new owners – that’s how they’ll capitalise on the added value a lawn can offer,” says Mr Hooker.

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"Financing a co-ownership agreement is not all that different to traditional borrowing. Lenders will still look at the income, expenses, assets and liabilities of each borrower and expect regular lending criteria to be met such as good savings habits, steady employment history, clean credit record, etc.

"In a co-ownership agreement the share of ownership can be split; that is rather than all parties owning all of the property together, they may own a percentage depending on their financial contribution. They may also be able to sell or transfer their share without having to sell the whole property," said Ms Williamson.

"Another advantage is lenders will allow the co-ownership loan to be structured in a way that allows each party to make a separate repayment to cover their share. However, most lenders will require all borrowers to be responsible for the entire debt. This means if one party is unable to contribute to the loan repayments on their share, the remaining party or parties will be expected to make up the difference.

"That is why, as with any major financial transaction, it is important to seek independent legal and financial advice prior to signing a co-ownership contract. All parties must fully understand their rights and obligations under the co-ownership agreement," she said.

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Australians who have a love for property and a desire to enter the market sooner may benefit from partnering up with another to purchase, according to Australia's largest independently operated mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice.

Bucking the trend of traditional shared ownership, de-facto couples, friends, relatives and work colleagues are joining financial forces to buy their first property in co-ownership with one another.

Mortgage Choice spokesperson Belinda Williamson said buying property with someone you trust in a co-ownership agreement can help ease the challenge of applying for, and repaying a home loan. It may also enable first timers to enter the market sooner and to take advantage of low interest rates and a wide range of competitive home loan deals.

"According to our latest first homebuyer research, 66 per cent of first time buyers planning to purchase property before March 2013 will not be buying on their own*.

"Sharing a home loan commitment with one or more people provides borrowers with the opportunity to split the cost of the property and the associated expenses, so that loan repayments are noticeably less than what they would be if they were buying solo. Another benefit is if the combined funds equate to a deposit of 20 per cent or more of the purchase price, it will negate the

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for those with children wanting to boost how much they can CHILDREN’S EFFECT ON BORROWING CAPACITY So, borrow, switching to fortnightly and equivalent to holding a credit Families looking to borrow, tradeup or invest in property have much card with a $10,000 limit. to gain from seeing their Smartline Looking at a basic example of a mortgage broker, with the assessment couple with a combined income of of living expenses for those with around $95,000 a year, no debt other children varying considerably from than a limit of $5000 on their credit lender to lender. card, they could borrow a maximum of around $450,000 if they have two Living expenses are assessed as children, versus $550,000 with no increasing with the more children you have under 18 and will, in turn, dependent children. If there are other factors that add to the complexity affect how much you can borrow.

Assessment of borrowing capacity. of the scenario, such as a personal loan, Family Tax Benefit payments All lenders have a formula they and child maintenance payments, use to assess a borrower’s living expenses. For example, one lender borrowing capacity will vary quite allows $1105 per month for a single a bit.

The difference between lenders. applicant, $2032 for a couple, an extra $299 for one child and another Lenders’ assessments of a borrower’s living expenses vary $598 for the second child – that’s considerably, and are constantly roughly $300 per dependent child

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changing. For example, a couple with three dependent children and no debt could be assessed as having additional children’s living expenses of as much as $1375 a month with one lender and as little as $900 a month with another.

Equally, a couple with two children can have their living expenses assessment vary from as much as an additional $933 to as little as $598.

Considerations for first home buyers. For a couple with children just starting out on the property ladder, there are a number of things to take into account. For example, some lenders won’t consider Family Tax Benefit income in their assessment if it’s paid annually as a lump sum payment.

payments, and being able to produce documentation from Centrelink, can go a long way to support your application.

Also, lenders’ standard living expenses formulas don’t cover private school fees, which add a significant load to a family’s living expenses and, in turn, affect how much you can borrow.

And, while not a consideration for all families, paying child maintenance Call Adviser Teresa Harrison. impacts on lenders’ assessments of T: 5422 9458 or 0410 648 098 www.smartline.com.au/tharrison your home loan application.

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Community Notices Glass House RSL

Raffle results for February 10 Lucky door: Tony 19D red star Meat tray: Paddy O'Brian 48E black dots Fruit/veggie tray: Kevin DB 50B black dot Fruit/veggie tray: Nichole 63B red diamonds

World Day of Prayer

This year’s annual service will be hosted by the Anglican community at the Mary MacKillop Centre, Peachester Road, Beerwah, on Friday, March 2 at 9.30am. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of all traditions, cultures and race. For more information contact Eunice Prickett, 5494 9061.

Mooloolah Valley Playgroup

Are you looking for someone to have a chat with while your babies and young children can play safely, but you are not sure where to go?

The Mooloolah Valley Playgroup meets every Friday (during school terms), at the Mooloolah Public Hall from 9.00am - 12.00noon. You are welcome to come and go at any time during these hours. Morning tea is provided, and as much caffeine as you need to get through the morning! Cost is $3.00 per visit, first visit free.

The Mooloolah Valley Playgroup is affiliated with the Playgroup Association of Queensland, and all of our members belong to this group.

There are other benefits to joining the association such as being able to visit any number of playgroups throughout Queensland and discounts at various outlets. Visit the Playgroup web site for more information on any Playgroup in Queensland. www.playgroupqld.com.au For more information please call Lisa on 5492 9966 or the Playgroup Association of Queensland on 1800 171 882.

Social gathering for singles

Are you single, between 50-65 years old and wanting to meet new people? Join us for regular social outings. No commitments, just an opportunity to meet new people and have fun.

Call evenings only 0437 792 345.

Glass House Mountains Community Hall Inc The winner of our Valentines’ Day Raffle was Nancy of GHM. Ticket Green 15B. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support. Check out our website www.ghmch. bigpondhosting.com

Family history research

Scottish Country dancing

Social Tennis Players wanted for Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings at Glasshouse Sports Club. Ring 5496 9082.

Dance at Glass House Mountains Community Hall

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

Offer valid until April 30.

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

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

The gift of flight The miracle of aviation. Just over 100 years ago men were attempting any means possible to understand the laws of aerodynamics. In the late 1890's the legendary Australian, Lawrence Hargraves had discovered the power of lift with a curved wing via his experiments with box kites off the wind-blown hills of Stanwell Park, south of Sydney. He generously shared his theories with French and American inventors and aviators.

By 1904 the Wright Brothers defied gravity and the world was never to be the same.

Within a decade, men were causing death and destruction with the use of aviation.

Machine guns fixed to fire bullets between the revolving propellers of timber framed Bi-planes,

exploding bombs dropped over enemy lines onto innocent people. The world was at war. The miracle of flight became a blessing and a curse upon humanity.

Just like your life and mine. We can live it for good or for evil. We all have the potential in life to cause pain or bring joy, to destroy life or to bring healing.

Jesus said ‘I have come to give life and give it abundantly’. As our lives take on the nature of God, love rules and brings joy and healing to those around us.

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church

Sunday Worship and Sunday School 9.00am

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Mondays 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Presbyterian Hall, Cedar Street, Maleny. All beginners and newcomers welcome, no need to bring a partner.

Scottish country dancing is good fun, great exercise and an excellent way to keep your brain and body active – just three easy steps and you are on your way! For further information contact Helen on 5445 7845 or Dorothy on 5494 3671.

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Rodney Jobe Church on the Rise

20

60 and better

Saturday, March 3, 7.30pm - 11.30pm. NV/ OT/M. Music by Chattanooga, $8.00 includes supper, Monte Carlo raffle and lucky door prize.

Great atmosphere, all welcome. Proceeds go to the community hall fund. Enquiries to Aileen 5496 9349.

Social tennis

Glasshouse Country Ministers Fellowship

Invites you to our Sunday services at 9.00am Enquiries phone 5494 6354

Pottery classes available Monday and Tuesday, 9.00am – 3.00pm. Classes $10.00 per day, held at the ‘Village Pottery’ located within the Caboolture Historical Village, 280 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture. Phone Caboolture Historical Potters Inc 5498 9933 or president Danny O’Brien on 0409 057 436 / 5495 3304; chvpotters@gmail.com. Open seven days / 10.00am - 3.00pm.

Come to Caloundra 60 and better group and participate in any of the many activities.

Organised Programs are designed to help you get the best out of life, put zing in your step and energise your mind. Our program is a community based organisation concerned about the health and well-being of all mature aged citizens within your region. We assist you to live life to its fullest potential, through fitness of body and mind.

February 28, guest speaker to be advised.

Come along and join in these fun activities and meet new people. We look forward to seeing you at the Uniting Church Hall, Queen Street, Caloundra Hall, every Tuesday, 9.15am - 12.00noon.

Sunshine 60 and better can help you enjoy a better quality of life through social interaction. For further information phone 5443 7281.

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58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah

Pottery classes

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

LUTHERAN CHURCH Reed Street, Glass House Mtns

Contact 5439 9341 or 5496 9671

GLASSHOUSE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Brendan Edwards

Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Building - Sun 4.30pm

Kids Church during service

A Wesleyan Methodist Church

Phone: 5496 9556

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY ANGLICAN CHURCH WEDNESDAYS *Mooloolah (Paget Road) 9.00am SUNDAY *Beerwah (Peachester Road) 9.00am Rev. Ken Goodger - 5491 1866 Local contact Br. John 5439 9130

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church A Caring Christian Community

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

A to Z of Trades and Services Talkin’ Trades - with Alf Kwarcianyi of AK Cabinets Why should readers give you a call? For quality, local workmanship that is satisfaction guaranteed, and for value for money and peace of mind, I can offer my customers a wide range of cabinetry and design services.

I pride myself on my attention to detail, it’s second to none!

Give Alf from AK Cabinets a call on 5496 1807 or 0408 154 386 or email alf@akcabinets.com.au, or check out his new website at www.akcabinets.com. au which will go live soon.

Automotive rum Service & Muffle r u b r rs Bee

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AIR CONDITIONING

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0439 247 266 BSA # 1132000 / L004114

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Antennas / TV

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

Ph: 5496 0300

Mobile: 0429 960 300

Jeff & Ann Ross 

Email: ja_ross@optusnet.com.au

YOUR SERVICE & MUFFLER SOLUTION

• A Grade Mechanic Lic. No. 6342

• Mechanical Repairs

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

AUTO CARE

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

Mob: 0432 215 628 Ph: 5494 1222 Fax: 5494 1224 11 DYER STREET, LANDSBOROUGH

trucks cars earthmoving trailers

TNT MOBILE MECHANICAL Honest, Reliable Mechanical Repairs & Servicing

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Ph: 0422 864 744

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

Service Workshop

ALL AREAS

Terry Vost

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Airconditioning

0434 090 197

Andrew M 0407 146 626

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How long have you been operating your business?

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What sets your business apart from others? I offer a one-stop shop for all your cabinetry needs – from custom designed kitchens, bathrooms and office fit-outs, to custom vanities and furniture.

GRAHAM GREEN MOBILE MECHANIC

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

4 Accessories Fitting 4A xlocal with 15 years experience 

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Bathroom

52 52 Peachester Peachester Rd Rd BEERWAH BEERWAH

5494 0944

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

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7 Days Government Endorsed Antenna Installer

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

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

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

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

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Bricklayers

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Over 35 years professional experience

For all aspects of brick & block laying

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CUT & EDGE SERVICE AVAILABLE

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QBSA 24630

BSA 1182661

5494 6658 - 0418 151 231 TO013

ALL BRICK AND BLOCKWORK RETAINING WALLS - FIREPLACES - BIG/SMALL JOBS

License No 71591

BRICKLAYING - BOB KENNEDY

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0437 007 128 or 5494 9171

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SALES / REPAIRS / SUPPORT

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For Home & Business Fully equipped workshop Acer Authorised Service Provider Home & Business Callouts Available

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Est 1982

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CALL YOUR LOCAL BUILDER QBSA 1155593

BSA Lic 1129044

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

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Ph: Saun 0424 A 88 King Rd,550 Mooloolah 057 QLD 4553

ABN 83 143 913 259 BSA Lic No. 49425

Ken Muller 0467 490 907 Matthew Muller 0409 936 083 Ph 5439 0108

2/28 Biondi Crescent Fax 5439 0109 Beerwah Qld 4519 Email: knmkitchens@aapt.net.au

MOOLOOLAH COMPUTERS

Carpet Cleaning Hale Carpet Cleaning

PH: GUS GILLESPIE 0405 125 662

Family Owned and Operated

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

Call Brad & Kaylene Hale, your local carpet cleaning professionals

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Phone 1300 721 117 www.pcsol.com.au

Concreting Phillip Short Concrete

PLAIN • STENCIL • EXPOSED AGG. STAMPED • COVERCRETE ABN 60 627 360 193 ACN 131 206 089 BSA Lic. #1018329

ACCREDITED CARPET CLEANERS Steam Cleaning

Cabinetmakers

Phone 5494 0398

Home & Business Sales & Service Website & Hosting

Director

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

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F 5496 3217 M 0408 154 386

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

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REG BUILDER BSA LIC No 730134

Custom made Kitchens, Vanities, Furniture & more P 5496 1807 Alf Kwarcianyi

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RENOVATION & HOME CONSTRUCTION

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Specialising in low pressure hand washing

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Phone (07) 5494 0522

5494 6794 or 0412 060 184

New Installations & Renovations

Queenslander Specialists

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

Unit 1 & 2, 5 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

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Prompt quoting Over 20yrs experience

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0412 234 240

(AH) 5494 6302

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M 0417 045 062

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Computing

CHRIS HALL BUILDERS

Bathrooms Timber Decks Pergolas

Mobile: 0417 781 167 Phone: 5496 9851

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

Builders / Carpenters

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Phone Allen Thomas

20% OFF all bond cleans

Kitchen & Bathroom Appliances Flat Pack Kitchens

Rick’s Rendering

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0422 580 178

VINYL FLOOR CLEANING SPECIALIST

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Reliable & Professional Tradesman

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

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A to Z of Trades and Services

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

PHONE: 0407 754 208 25 YEARS STRONG &

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HORTICULTURAL SERVICES

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A to Z of Trades and Services Concreting cont.

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

Electrical contracting Terry Ottey 0418 199 466

Engineering & Welding

BRAND MOWING SERVICE Quality & Promptness Assured Ride on Mowing ~ Lawn Mowing Pruning ~ Garden Maintenance

STUART McLEOD MOBILE WELDING

Licensed Contractor - BSA 1119033 ‘Local Guy, Local Quote’

Quick Concrete

For all your on-site fabrication & welding needs.

Workshop facilities: 19 Tallawong Close, Beerwah

Ph/Fax: 5494 1606 Mob: 0409 491 938

Fencing

No Job Too Small

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PH: 5497 4097 Mob: 0419 797 448

Fully insured

Phone: 5494 0884 Mobile: 0409 342 877

Local

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

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ABN: 87689905895

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Darryl Johnson - 0415 954 195

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

“All Aspects of Concreting”

Fully insured

LAWN & GARDEN CARE

• Same Day Response • Gold Medal Service • Fully insured

For all your mowing/ride on & garden needs

Call Gary: 0414 713 491

quickconcrete@smartchat.net.au QBSA: 737533

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Electricians

20 Tytherleigh Ave, Landsborough

Phone 5494 8900

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

Installations Installations, Repairs Servicing and Air Conditioning Repairs, Servicing Installations, Servicing Domestic . Owner Builders . Repairs, Commercial . Rural . Industrial Domestic • Commercial • Rural • Industrial Domestic • Commercial •71536 Rural • Industrial BSA Lic. No. 60278 Lic. No. 60278 PO BoxBSA 578, Beerwah QLD 4519 PO Box 578, Beerwah QLD 4519

Garden Maintenance

ABN 89 058 455 025

Domestic, Commercial, Phone & Data, Intercoms & Gates Solar-Grid - Connect, Design, Install T0347

ELECTRICIAN

Domestic, Commercial, Owner Builder, Rural & Industrial

Your local Jim services all areas call 131546

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

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Wynne’s

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5413 2500

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5497 2615

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

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0427 120 955 www.kamconstructions.net.au

BSA Lic No 60108

Gas

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

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Your Electrical and Lighting Retailer

Large or small. Experienced Local Operator

Phone Michael 0447 341 241

QUALITY & RELIABLE SERVICE

Kev’s Mowing

Call Jamie 0417 720 505 a/h 5494 6282

ABN 41 636 538 072

Garages / Sheds

Large Acreage Mowing Rubbish Removed

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

Zedmere Pty Ltd

Nathan Dakin

0437 434 800

• Hedging • Rubbish Removal • Ride-on Mowing • Mowing • Pruning

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

www.jimsmowing.net

Ph Greg on 0418 741 145 or 5412 1425

Lic 69821

Lic # 5582

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

Lic. No. 70875

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NFL Electrical Nathan 0417 040 291

FREE QUOTE & COMPETITIVE RATES

Mick

0418 935 162

MOWING & ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Same day response Free Quotes Fully insured

Ph 5492 9502 Mob: 0409 549 295

Est. since 1983

5496 9270

dakinslusciouslawns@gmail.com ‘Do It With Dakin’

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ALL DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

* Installation * Air Conditioning * Split Systems

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www.firstcallfencing.com.au

email: matt@firstcallfencing.com.au QBSA LIC1139536

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Lic No 67745

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

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0418 935 164

5496 9861 or 0439 303 306 Glasshouse Mtns T0280

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your local licensed contractor

Phone

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Electrical Services Electrical Services ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTD

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Lic.4551 and Insured

0407 575 667

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Maintenance Maintenance

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FIRST 0407 946 061

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

FREE QUOTES

NEED A PAINTER? Call Rudi QBSA Act Licence No: 1155906

Ph. 5494 9400 or 0401 674 126

Mobile:

OW N E R O P E R ATO R

BSA 75839

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•Track Machine

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Phone George 0487 424 223

Landscaping

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Local Tradesman with 20 years Experience

ATER FEATURES

• PATHWAYS/STAIRS • UNIQUE GARDENS &

All Aspects of Painting Sunshine Coast including all Hinterland areas

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GRAHAM RENWICK

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

Phone Shane Robins 0418 900 705 a/h 5494 6425

Marine Services

B&A Earthmovers bobcat, excavator & tipper hire

Termites:

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

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

0404 479 187 or 5494 9336

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

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cond. apply

Lic No. PMT-0-11432

BSA NO. 1011255

07 5493 0440

email: ba_earthmovers@dodo.com.au

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

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BSA: 106 8977 LIC: PMT-0-11572

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We give you a warranty on our work.

ALL AREAS

Phone Brian Mobile: 0402 129 665 Fax: 5497 4840

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

0419 704 408

D & M Britton - Old Gympie Rd, Landsborough

Cost Effective Local Business Est. Since 1996

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

*Driveways *Site clean-ups *Landscaping

Works where others can’t and loves Lantana!

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

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HINTERLAND PEST CONTROL

Quality Workmanship

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POSI-TRACK SLASHING & EARTHWORKS

5494 8913

Pest Control

BEERWAH LANDSCAPING

(07) 5493 0012

FREE QUOTES

ANDREW 0423 107 716

a/h: 5494 0830

Ph 5438 7445 for more details

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ABN 79 347 449 750

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

Ph: 0418 204 159

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A/H:

Professional Painting

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• PAVING TONEWORK • RETAINING WALLS • DRIVEWAYS • POOL SURROUNDS • OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS

Cameron Lister Ph: 0419 665 002

Servicing the local community

0412 140 164

BEERWAH &S •W

Licensed Operator

Cam’s Truck & Bobcat Hire

ABN 95 669 531 866

• Tiling • Painting • No Job too small

BOBCAT EXCAVATOR HIRE

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

0438 940 634

Maintenance Tradesman 40 Years Experience • Carpentry & Joinery • Minor Cabinet Making • Plastering

Local Knowledge 21 Years Experience

email: painter-decorator@hotmail.com

Free Quote

Home Maintenance

Shane Schultz

TO310

Rick’s

ALL MAINTENANCE

• New Work • House Repaints • Roof Repaints

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

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

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QBSA 1192667

Supporting Environmentally Friendly Paint

LOW COST GLASS REPLACEMENT

All Areas 0420 53 8890 5494 0393

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PAINTERS

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STEVE GASTALDIN

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Glass & Security

E. eliminatepests@bigpond.com

QBSA 1091741

A to Z of Trades and Services

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

or 5438 7445

email: advertising@gcnews.com.au

www.gcnews.com.au

Refrigeration FRIDGE DOOR SEALS

* All major brands * Supply & Fit

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

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Licence No: 23418 QBSA: 1164142

New work • Renovations • Commercial Maintenance Drainage • Roofing & Guttering Call Colin now for all your plumbing needs Mob: 0430 591 433 Home: 5496 7354

0407 738 987

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Down & Dirty with Brownie When good plants turn bad Last week one of our workers here at the paper had a distressing incident which is a timely reminder for everyone to take notice of what is growing in the garden.

Two of her beloved pets died from eating a commonly grown garden plant commonly called Rhoeo or ‘Moses in the Cradle’.

This took me by surprise as, although I did know it was a skin irritant for dogs (it’s in the same family of plants as Wandering Jew), I didn’t realise that the plant could be fatal if eaten.

She then dug out all the Rhoeo plants in her garden so that the other pets didn’t meet the same fate.

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In the process, she got some of the plant sap onto a graze on her arm, with the result that she was rather sick the next day.

Another reminder to wear gloves and long sleeves if possible when dealing with garden plants, as you never know what health-related reaction they may provoke.

There a lot of common garden plants that we all know to be poisonous to pets and people.

Oleander, Foxglove, Angels’ Trumpet, Rhubarb leaves and white cedar berries just to name a few.

But did you know that Agapanthus can cause nausea, vomiting and mouth ulcers?

The berries of Duranta (Golden Dewdrop, Sheena’s Gold or Geisha Girl) which look like little orange lollies, can be fatal if swallowed and have killed pets.

Caladium leaves can burn the mouth and gastrotract if eaten and the sap is a severe skin irritant.

Dieffenbachia (or Dumb Cane) can make the tongue, mouth and throat swell, making it difficult to breathe or talk – lasting several days.

Gloriosa Lily seeds can (and have) caused a painful death.

Hydrangea leaves and flowers can cause vomiting and dermatitis.

Eating Wisteria can lead to severe abdominal pain followed by collapse.

Contact with Primula plants can cause burning, redness, itching and swelling to the skin, face and eyes.

Brunfelsia (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) has been known to kill dogs that have eaten the leaves.

Cycad fruit is deadly and will kill even large stock animals if eaten.

Daffodil and Tulip bulbs are poisonous if chewed and can be fatal.

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Periwinkle (pink or white) may cause headaches, vomiting and nerve damage.

Peruvian lily (or Alstroemeria) can trigger skin allergies and bring on vomiting and diarrhoea.

Yellow Oleander or Cook Tree is deadly and has been the cause of the death of several children.

And the list goes on …

The moral of the story is that if you have small children, pets (particularly puppies) or grazing animals, you really need to do an audit of your garden to see if there is anything which may be a health hazard to them.

There are some good resources you can use. The Queensland Department of Health have a booklet which can be found on their website (www. health.qld.gov.au/poisonsinformationcentre).

There is also a good book called ‘Poisonous 2 Pets’ which has over 300 pages of information on plants poisonous to dogs and cats (www.publish. csiro.au/pid/6706.htm).

If you’re still not sure, take a piece into one of our friendly local garden centres and ask them what they think. Or contact a professional weed consultant who can give you peace of mind by looking over your backyard for you.

But be careful when handling any potentially poisonous plant. Make sure you wear gloves and cover any cuts or wounds. www.gcnews.com.au

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Beerwah Ladies Golf

As the weather eases off our fields are slowly increasing and on Thursday we had 65 girls play a Single Stroke event. With the bigger field, we were able to play in two divisions, with Monica Dangerfield taking out 1st Division with a nett score of 71, and Jen Kelly runner up on 73 nett.

Division 2 winner was Marie Norton with a 72 nett, on a count back from Jan Corfield also with 72 nett.

Our trophies were very kindly donated by Helen Faithfull and Carol Fraser. NTP's were Noelene Annakin on 2, Sonia Kenway on both 5 and 16, and Cindy Godfrey on 18. Cindy also scored our Birdie Box which was on the 18th this week. See you next week.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by Dennis Hume

Wednesday saw the final of the Ladies Fours Club Championships. Congratulations to the Champions for 2012 who are Chris Freshwater skip, Marleen Bertram, Jenny Hobson and Margie Lehmann. Runners up were, Noelle Dean skip, Rhyllis Aitken, Dalijia Wells and Di Garland.

Score was 30 to 10. There were three social games of pairs played on the same day. Lisa Craven and John McSwain drew with Kate White and Maurie Dawes 19 all. Graham Young and John Aitken defeated Janice Ven Der Werf and Warren Blackbourne 21 to 20. Di Hunt and Rob Scullion defeated Rae Farrell and Millie Freshwater 24 to14.

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Thursday Open pairs AM winners were Di Hunt and Rae Farrell 2 + 48. Runners up were Di Sutherland and Max Viterale 24 points on the first game. PM winners were Monika Duff and Anne Howard 2 + 42. Runners up were Millie Freshwater and Jim Tatum 24 points.

Saturday Super Challenge Competition saw Glasshouse Gliders Division 7 men play Wavell Heights at Glass House, winning three out of five games. Division 7 ladies played Everton Park also at Glass House, winning two games to nil.

Division 10 men played Wavell Heights at Wavell Heights, winning two out of five games.

Don’t forget the Quarterly Meeting Saturday, February 25 at 9.00am at the Club.

Tuesday, February 14 winners were Julie Hart, Nev Shaw and Rosemay Roderick. Raffles won by Julie Hart and Rosemay Roderick.

Friday, February 17 winners were Yorkie, Alex Thomson and Peter Setch and runners up Lloyd and Judy Walker.

Saturday, February 18 saw a poor roll up of three players. No play but the raffle went to Ray Bryant.

Noms for Mens Singles and Pairs, Ladies Singles and Pairs and Mixed Pairs and Triples close on February 25. On Saturday, February 25 we have the annual Challenge between the Social and White Bowlers. The game starts at 1.00pm.

Names down by 12.30pm.

Tennis Season Hits Off Contributed by Kerry Roach

The Landsborough Tennis Club would like to inform all players who have registered for the season, our competition starts on Friday, February 24. The first game commences at 3.30pm at the Landsborough Tennis courts.

For any further information please contact Dawn Wendt 5494 1085.

Barramundi closure lifted in Gulf and along east coast

2012 Ladies 4's winners - Chris Freshwater, Marleen Bertram, Jenny Hobson, Margie Lehmann

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The barramundi season has opened for fishers from the Gulf of Carpentaria and along Queensland’s east coast.

Fisheries Queensland recreational fishing manager Tony Ham said a recent change to the annual barramundi closure in the Gulf ensured the same closure period each year.

“In the past, annual closures for barramundi have aligned only with moon phases when fish spawn but the change makes it easier for recreational fishers to remember a single date,” he said.

Fishers are reminded that size limits for barramundi apply, where only fish between a minimum of 58cm and a maximum of 120cm can be taken.

A ‘bag’ or ‘possession’ limit of five per person also applies.

The closure period throughout the east coast is from 12.00noon November 1 to 12.00noon February 1.

Catch the latest fishing rules at www.fisheries. qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23.

Latest fisheries information is also available via Twitter – www.twitter.com/fisheriesQLD or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ FisheriesQueensland FEBRUARY 22 2012 |

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GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS STATE SCHOOL P&C AGM will be held in the staff room at the school on March 8, 6:30pm. Nominations will be accepted up to and on the day. Will be followed by a General Meeting.

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1. Thin type of fish 2. Farm vehicle 3. They live in coral 4. Spin around 6. Aural organ 7. Ova 9. Level 10. Small bird of prey 12. Letter of Greek alphabet 13. Dull pain 17. Relative 18. Sheltered side 20. Beam of light 21. … and don’ts 23. Greek currency unit 24. Cure 25. Desired, hoped 26. Battered 27. Citrus 28. Damage - … and tear 32. Bitumen 33. On the run (slang) 36. Mimic 37. Holy woman

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PISCES February 20 – March 20 You will now have the opportunity to meet new people socially.

Entertainment will now play a big part of your life. Keep a certain distance with new contacts until you know them better. Changes are likely around a car. Also a new love can come into your life.

ARIES March 21 – April 20 Sudden and unexpected changes around your home and work can take you by surprise. Friends can also be somewhat confusing. Your life can be going through many changes. A new lifestyle is ahead. A sudden windfall is possible. Travel is also a possibility at this period.

TAURUS April 21 – May 21 A holiday will be important to organise.

There can be a parting with someone; this can be for the better. This is a time to use your intuition and creative abilities. Deciding on new studies will be important. Lots of short distance travel in connection with family is likely.

GEMINI May 22 – June 21 Important decisions may need to be put on the backburner. Other important issues may need to be attended to first.

An offer of a new position can open up new fields for you. Decisions with children can be a major issue. Sale of a home can bring celebrations.

CANCER June 22 – July 22 Joint ventures and new studies will be favourable. This can be quite a busy time for you especially with your work.

Opportunities interstate or overseas can arise. This can be a turning point in your life. A change of car is possible.

New people coming into your life can be very beneficial for the future.

Leo July 23 – August 22 An unexpected phone call can change a lot of your plans. Problems with family will be sorted out. A move is possible.

New meetings and contracts will give you new opportunities. A problem with a car will need to be fixed. Lots of social life is indicated, and for some a new love will come into your life.

VIRGO August 23 – September 22 This can be a time of taking the plunge either marriage or a new job can come up. Take things slowly. This can be a very powerful time for major changes, follow your intuition. People coming and going from your home can upset your normal routine. Changes in the home likely soon.

LIBRA September 23 – October 22 An illness of a family member could be quite trying for you. There is no need to worry, obstacles will be overcome.

Important decisions regarding the home, work and family may need to be made. A car may need fixing. A few days away can be very pleasant.

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SCORPIO October 23 – November 22 This can be the beginning of a new lifestyle for you. A new work situation and new studies will work well for you.

Lots of short distance travel is possible.

A lot of social life can be quite tiring.

New opportunities can come out of the blue. There can be a lot of legal papers to be signed at this period.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 22 This can be an excellent time for finances and career. Money can come out of the blue unexpectedly. A friend from the past may contact you which would be a surprise. Good news coming about a new work situation.

For some a new relationship can begin.

A new pet can come into the family.

CAPRICORN December 23 – January 19 Connections with relatives can be a major issue. An elderly member of the family may need to be sorted out regarding a home. News of a wedding can be exciting. A new car is possible.

Good news coming from a brother or sister.

AQUARIUS January 20 – February 19 Signing legal papers and getting ready for a big move is likely. Trouble with plumbing or other home related fixtures may need repairing. There also can be big changes around your career.

New people coming into your life can become very good friends in the future.

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