Edition 23 May 2023

Ram raiders hit golf club

THIEVES have stolen thousands of dollars and caused up to $30,000 in damages after stealing an ATM in a ram raid at the Beerwah Golf Club early Sunday morning.

The raid happened about 4am Sunday morning with two men using a Toyota Prado stolen from Maleny earlier in the week to ram through the doors of the pro shop.

CCTV footage showed that within six minutes the two had crashed through the doors, ripped out the ATM, stolen the cash from the machine before leaving the emptied ATM on the practice green. Full story

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THERE might not be a crime spree underway across Glasshouse Country, but ask Beerwah Golf Club president Rod Layt and there might as well be.

If he doesn’t have enough on his plate already, Rod was up early Sunday morning patching up the pro shop that had been ram raided a couple of hours earlier (p3).

He spent the day trying to secure the shop damage caused by a couple of complete idiots desperate for the contents of the ATM.

Rod must have been feeling reserved when he described the theft as “disappointing”.

It is beyond that, especially for a club run by a volunteer committee for hundreds of members to enjoy.

Here’s a free clue for police: They’re not golfers. Not a single golf ball, tee or polo shirt was taken.

On a more positive golfing note, the annual Maleny Charity Golf Day for the Auxilliary Hospital was held last Friday.

The sold-out event was a huge success for the hospital with thousands of dollars raised for the worthy organisation (p35).

Unfortunately for Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell, his team fell short of winning back-to-back titles. In worse news for Andrew, his group was pipped by GC&M

News, which took out third place. There’s always next year!

Congratulations go to the winners of this years Glassies awards.

As a member of two chambers of commerce GC&M News is well aware of the entreprenurial spirit that’s alive and well across our region.

Recognising those efforts through the Glassies is a great way of getting behind the business owners and staff who go far beyond a usual day at the office to keep the hinterland moving (p6-7).

Speaking of keeping the hinterland moving, that’s going to be the challenge for planners when it comes to providing the right type of services and infrastrcture for the forecast influx of the 60+ age group over the coming years.

Our eight-page Seniors liftout asks experts and community leaders what they think needs to happen to make sure this age bracket is well supported with social services and the ability to move across the region. Happy reading.

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Ram raiders steal ATM from golf club

By Mitch Gaynor

THIEVES have stolen thousands of dollars and caused up to $30,000 in damages after stealing an ATM in a ram raid at the Beerwah Golf Club early Sunday morning.

The raid happened about 4am Sunday morning with two men using a Toyota Prado stolen from Maleny earlier in the week to ram through the doors of the pro shop. CCTV footage showed that within six minutes the two had crashed through the doors, ripped out the ATM, stolen the cash from the machine before leaving the emptied ATM on the practice green.

Club president Rod Layt said he was notified of the theft just after 6am and had spent the day trying to mend some of the more serious damage.

“It’s very disappointing,” Rod said.

“They rammed straight through the doors and basically smashed the ATM out. They stole the 4WD from Maleny earlier in the week.”

Rod said the club would not be replacing the ATM and added that the thieves had missed two $20 notes, which were underneath the machine on the green.

He said the damage was extensive although it was business as usual for golfers.

“They caused about $8000 to $10,000 damage to the doors and overall up to $30,000 in damages,” he said.

Delay ‘an Olympic-sized error’ Locals supporting each other

SUNSHINE Coast Rail, a proposed 37km passenger rail connecting Beerwah to Caloundra, Kawana, and Maroochydore, is facing a significant setback as the Department of Transport and Main Roads delays any decision until 2024.

Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, said the delay jeopardises the timely completion of the project, which received a $1.6 billion commitment from the former Coalition Federal Government in March 2022.

It is understood that there was an eightyear construction period for the rail line.

In a statement last week the State Government said a decision would not be made until 2024, which would be two years from when a $6 million planning study was announced.

“We now have no margin for error for that project to be delivered for the Sunshine Coast in time for the biggest sporting event in the world.”

“How they think they will get people to and from events without this vital infrastructure is beyond me,” Mr Wallace said. Elected Represetntatives P14

MORE people are supporting local businesses and producers according to a recent university survey.

Monash University’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies’ Pulse Survey aimed to assess the cost-of-living sentiment and changes in purchasing behaviour.

It found that 35 per cent of respondents are now actively seeking locally produced products, marking an increase compared to the previous year.

Additionally, 30 per cent of participants reported an increased focus on purchasing

environmentally friendly products.

Lead author, Dr Eloise Zoppos, said the findings were “heartening”.

“Coming out of ‘Australian Made Week’, it’s heartening to see more Australian shoppers wanting to shop for products that are locally produced,” she said.

This shift in consumer behavior has been observed over several years and has gained momentum during the pandemic as Australians became more conscious of their shopping habits.

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Club Glasshouse trivia night raises funds for Morris House

Local firefighters recognised

By Kirra Livingstone

SEVERAL local firefighters from the Maleny, Glass House Mountains and Landsborough Rural Brigades were recently awarded medals at the Sunshine Coast QFES Honours and Awards ceremony.

The event was held on May 13, and saw a total of 13 local firefighters receive various medals for their efforts and bravery in their rural fire brigade roles.

From the Maleny Rural Fire Brigade, firefighters Leah, Scot and Dan received a National Emergency Medal and Commissioners Commendation for the 2019 floods in Townsville.

Joe from the same rural brigade received the ACT Emergency Services Medal for his efforts during the 2019/2020 bushfires in the ACT.

Peter Young, Charlie Pike and Steve Rook from the Glass House Mountains Rural Fire Brigade won a national medal and a 1st clasp each.

PROCEEDS from a successful charity trivia night at Club Glasshouse have been handed to Morris House Neighbourhood Centre which will use the funds to continue supporting locals in need.

A cheque for $2033 was handed to Morris House volunteers on Friday (May 19) including Ann Husband, who said they were humbled by the gesture. Money was raised through ticket sales, raffles and cocktails during the trivia night. “When we were told how much money they raised, we just couldn’t believe it… and we are so grateful for the donation, regardless of how much it was going to be,” Ann said.

“It was a beautiful night and was so much fun, we deeply thank Club

Glasshouse for choosing us as their charity, and donating this money to us.”

Club Glasshouse manager, Geoff Martin, said the club was delighted to assist Morris House.

“Donating money to organisations like Morris House is what we are for,” he said.

“We are a community club and that’s what we do for the community.

“We have charity nights once or twice every year and we choose a different charity each time, our members support us and helped raise that money.”

Morris House volunteers will likely use the donation to buy a new chest freezer, and put the rest into its Emergency Relief Fund, which funds PBS scripts, fuel vouchers, Go Cards and more.

Grants to help volunteers

By Kirra Livingstone

FISHER MP Andrew Wallace has provided volunteer support grants worth up to $5000 to many Sunshine Coast Hinterland organisations, in celebration of National Volunteer Week.

Local organisations who received grants include the Maleny Rotary Club, Blackall Range Woodcrafters, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, Montville State School P&C Association, Beerburrum School of the Arts and the Suncoast Hinterland BMX Club. These grants will assist in purchasing eligible small equipment items, contribute to volunteers’ fuel costs and transport costs

power to uplift those in need of help and to increase the richness of volunteers’ own lives,” he said.

“It can’t be overstated the importance volunteers make to their chosen organisation and society as a whole… they make the Sunshine Coast the place …to learn, earn, and retire.”

Six firefighters from the Landsborough Rural Fire Brigade received medals for their committed efforts in the rural fire brigade.

Ken Husband, Geoff Martin, Ann Husband, Vicki Allen and Jennifer Stevenson

Charlie Pike and Steve Rook

‘We need more tourists, not less’

By Kirra Livingstone

BUSINESSES are urging the council to support tourism accommodation services that deliver much-needed revenue following a decision to cease taking bookings at the Beerwah Sportsground camp site at the end of the month.

Retailers along Simpson Street especially - the closest point of call for travellers staying at the Sportsgroundsay the importance of the tourist spend cannot be understated.

Beerwah Hair and Beauty owner, Jini Shah, said if the campground were to stay closed it would have a material impact on her business.

“Beerwah is a small town and we can’t just rely on local customers to survive,”

she said. “Getting tourists to come in helps with the revenue, especially for a small business like us. “The closure is going to affect all the small businesses on Simpson Street really bad, and inflation and rates just keep going up, which makes everything more expensive to run our businesses.”

She said since buying the business late last year she had noticed a decrease in business and added “if the campsite does close down we will lose even more”.

Long-term Simpson Street retailer, Steve Moon said his cafe was one of the closest cafes for campers wanting a coffee or cooked breakfast.

“I think it is ludicrous that the council are closing the camp site down, as we get a lot of business from those who stay

at the sportsground and we will see our business decrease when they close,” Mr Moon (pictured) said. “We get a lot of tourists who come in, especially big groups, so it will definitely impact our business.” Ms Shah said Beerwah simply needed more accommodation options.

“I think we should have more accommodation here, but closing down places is definitely not ideal because tourists need places to stay and park their cars while they’re here,” she said. Bookings will not be taken at the Beerwah Sportsgrounds from May 25.

Private company may take over sportsground camping lease

By Sonia Isaacs

THE Sunshine Coast Council will not reveal its plans with the Beerwah Sportsground camp facility despite GC&M News revealing a private company has been granted management rights.

Just weeks before the volunteer-run Beerwah Sportsground Management Committee was to wind up after 40 years overseeing the grounds, a company was registered with ASIC under the business name “Beerwah Sportsground Camping”.

The BSMC is to hand over management of the grounds to Sunshine Coast Council

by May 31, 2023.

The council told GC&M News that no more bookings would be taken from May 25.

In the latest development a private company appears to have successfuly registered its interest to manage the camping facilities.

On May 10, 2023 Accommodation Park Management Services Pty Ltd registered as a company, and two days later secured the business name ‘Beerwah Sportsground Camping’ with ASIC (Australian Securities and Investmens

Commission).

The company is registered to the current place of business of the Beerwah Caravan Park on Bury’s Road, however a caravan park spokesperson declined to comment further on the current developments, only saying that more information will become publicly available in due course and that the existing caravan park company had nothing to do with Beerwah Sportsground camping.

The Sunshine Coast Council did not respond by deadline.

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SMALL business teams across Glasshouse Country, Woodford and the Blackall Ranges have celebrated their entreprenurial sucess at the annual Glassies awards last week.

The initiatve of Glasshouse MP, Andrew Powell MP, the 2023 Glassies brought together almost 150 small business owners and employees as well as the local Chambers of Commerce to celebrate all that small business is and does for the region.

“It was a packed house and I think that goes to show how much our communities love their small and family businesses,” said Mr Powell. “With so many businesses and employees nominated, and the gala gaining more recognition each year, I think we might just have to find a bigger venue next year!” number of votes, nearly 5,000 all up, for the nominated businesses and employees

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great recognition of all the amazing work my team does every day.

Tamara Hazelden

– more than Mr Powell has ever received before.

Gold Glassie winner, Tamara Hazelden, said she was speechless after being awarded the top prize.

“With all these amazing businesses I genuinely did not think I would win,” Tamara said.

“But it’s a great feeling and great recognition of all the amazing work my team does every day.”

The coveted Gold Glassies are handpicked by Andrew in consultation with the Chamber presidents.

While the silver “Glassy” is purely a popularity contest based on the number of votes received, the bronze “Glassies” are selected by local the Chamber of Commerce Presidents. “It is always difficult to choose the bronze and gold winners due to the quantity and quality of entries, and we deliberate over the options for a long time before selecting the winners.”

Andrew introduced a “Hall of Fame” category in 2023, to acknowledge certain businesses and employees who have nominated almost every year since the Awards inception and have won a Glassy or two.

This year’s winners included Maple St Co-op and Mountain View Pet Retreat.

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100 years celebrating our ‘Garden of Eden’

Contributed By Gail Denver

AGRICULTURAL shows have been a part of Australian culture since 1822 and are strongly connected to local communities, through educational, competitive, social and cultural experiences.

There is no doubt these shows are still important events, where local communities can gather, celebrate their farming achievements, and showcase livestock and produce.

Many Queensland shows, including Maleny, have long and proud histories.

The Blackall Range and the Maleny District have often been called the “Garden of Eden”, due to its ideal climate, scenery, productivity and generous rainfall.

From humble beginnings in 1923, the first Maleny Show was held on the same showgrounds site on Maleny-Stanley River Rd.

For some years during the Great Depression, the show was unfortunately abandoned – namely in 1932, 1934 and 1935.

A drought in 1950 also resulted in the show being cancelled in that year.

In 2020, history was made again, with the closure of the 83rd Maleny Show, due to the

Covid-19 regulations. Agricultural shows, such as Maleny’s, would not be successful without the tireless work of local volunteers, who provide so much of their time to make the show a success.

The Maleny Show volunteers began with Maleny’s first show on June 26 and 27, 1923, in pouring rain.

Although the economy was still recovering from the World War I, there was enough pride in the region’s agricultural production to generate interest in the show.

Facilities were sparse, so the ladies of the district provided meals and refreshments from a tent on the hill.

A wood stove was used for cooking and, if mother was lucky, she might have an ice chest or, in later years, a kerosene refrigerator to keep food cool.

Delicious food is still served at the show, with a wide range of options to pick from. Many of the recipes and cakes on display originated in those early years, with family recipes handwritten into exercise books and passed down over the years.

The Maleny Show Society used plans supplied by the Caboolture Show Society to construct an industrial pavilion, which was already used for the second annual show, on April 23 and 24, 1924.

On July 30, 1926, the Nambour Chronicle described the Maleny Show, then in its fourth year, as “Wonderful!”

“It seemed this expressive adjective was on everybody’s lips during those two Maleny show days,” the story read.

“The picturesque little showground has again been vastly improved during the past 12 months.

“Now we can notice a neat grandstand which will seat approximately 300 people and a spacious big pavilion, which were not on the ground 12 months ago.

“The committee and general public must have worked like Trojans to transform a patch of thick virgin scrub into the improved ground they have at present, and all in five short years.”

In this review of the 1926 show, the paper gave high praise to the region’s cattle.

“Of course, as can only be expected in a rich dairying district such as Maleny, the dairy cattle were an outstanding feature of the show.” P.L. Nott MLA officially opened the show and the new purpose-built grandstand in 1926.

He described the grand parade of prizewinning stock as “a most interesting event, displaying fully Maleny’s wealth of stud stock”.

In 1927 the entertainment committee of the Maleny Show Society held a Pioneers Ball at the Maleny School of Arts, in honour of the hardworking pioneers of the district.

Mr A Bryce welcomed the guests, saying it was to honour the men and women who, with strong hearts, had laid the foundations of what was to become a prosperous community.

Renovations and extensions followed throughout the years, with the Show Pavilion completely rebuilt in 1987 by Ed Lawley & Co, just in time for the 50th Annual Show.

In 1988, the show became known as the Caloundra City Show and then in 2008, due to council amalgamation, reverted to being called the Maleny Agricultural Show.

In 2023, we are proudly celebrating 100 years of the Maleny Show on June 2nd and 3rd- see you there!

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Guy and his team of ASH horses will showcase the skills of the stockman, share Aussie humour and display the inspiring bond between horse and man.

Guy’s performances have impressed crowds from all walks of life, having the city slickers wanting to move to the country, children mesmerised for hours, old bushies welling up with pride, and parents thanking him for giving their children someone to look up to.

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Book marks a centenary of Maleny shows

THIS year marks 100 years since the very first Maleny Agricultural Show. In typical Maleny weather, that show in 1923 got rained out!

The Show Society is very excited about its 100-year milestone and to celebrate, the society has produced a special commemorative book tracing the show’s history. It also acknowledges the hundreds of long term volunteers who have worked at the show over the years.

The book has been researched and compiled by local journalist Judy Fredriksen.

Judy grew up in Kilcoy and has been going to country shows since she was a young child. She has a brother and nephews who have regularly competed in the woodchopping events at the Maleny Show, and she herself has worked on the Rotary and Quota food stalls.

Judy interviewed dozens of long-term show stalwarts to put together stories and amusing anecdotes.

She trawled through old newspapers clippings, Show Society minutes and various local books and websites that covered Maleny’s history.

The book talks about how the show was run in the old days – the cattle, the horse events, the woodchopping, exhibits in the pavilion, and sideshow alley.

Everything was very different back then.

The book also covers some of the quirky things that went on behind-the-scenes, as well as all the glamour of the Show Balls.

The book mentions many of the champions who have competed at Maleny over the years, but most importantly, it tells how hundreds of volunteers have erected buildings and created these magnificent showgrounds, and have made the show happen every year.

Around 400 of these volunteers are acknowledged at the back of the book.

The book is on sale at the booth at the end of the pavilion, opposite the Secretary’s

Cost $29-95 Cash & EFTPOS accepted.

The first Maleny Show - April 1923

For tickets to the Maleny Show 2023 scan the QR code below

Entering in a new era

By Sonia Isaacs

organisations have created an environment where women feel equal and welcome and can therefore contribute to community life so strongly. Maleny has many women working hard in leadership roles already and I’m delighted to be joining them,” Carolyn said.

Dr Theresa Craig AM agreed that it was important to lead by example, and to provide visible role models for women to see that these leadership positions were accessible and achievable.

“A diverse range of people will achieve better outcomes, and women bring a different perspective to the table. Research has shown diversity contributes to a model for business and organisational success,” explained Theresa.

Carolyn said volunteers and community clubs were the backbone of small towns, and the benefits were also enormous to the volunteers who joined them. She encourages anyone wishing to share their skill sets and experience, while also gaining an ongoing sense of belonging, contribution and performance satisfaction, to get involved.

“There is no better place to meet people and form strong ongoing connections and sense of belonging to a community than becoming a volunteer. Maleny is famous for having so many clubs to choose from!” Carolyn said.

AT THEIR recently held AGM, Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club (MDSRC) ushered in an exciting new era, with the appointment of Carolyn Bradbury as President, and Dr Theresa Craig AM as an incoming committee member. As highly successful and accomplished women, both Carolyn and Theresa bring an impressive arsenal of professional expertise to the committee, including previous board management, financial and governance expertise, and business and legal acumen.

GC&M News spoke with the two newly elected committee members to find out more about their vision for MDSRC, and

why it was important for more women to step up into positions of influence in our community.

Many people would recognise Carolyn by her professional name Carolyn Williams, and be familiar with her longstanding legal career, which has spanned 40 years. As the new President, Carolyn said she looked forward to working with the team who elected her, to continue the great work of MDSRC.

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She said the committee would be working together on developing facilities not just at the Maleny Community Precinct, where the organisation has been based since 2015, but also in collaboration with member clubs - for the overall benefit of Maleny and surrounding areas. She said she felt it was important for women to feel welcomed, valued and confident to step into community leadership roles.

“What’s important to me is that local

“We’ll continue working hard with our member clubs in our role as a service club, focussed on delivering sport and recreational facilities. Particularly, helping with grant support and advice when requested, so we’ll also be working collaboratively with Council to achieve those goals. We also have a couple of exciting, much needed community facility projects planned, with other organisations on our lease at the Maleny Precinct, which I hope to be able to bring more news on as things move forward,” said Carolyn.

More details visit malenysportandrec.org.au

Andrew Powell (Patron) Greg Williams (committee) Gail Denver (secretary) Max Whitten (committee) Carolyn Williams (president)Theresa Craig (committee) David Lowden (committee) Mike Norman (treasurer) John te Kloot (committee)

What’s important to me is that local organisations have created an environment where women feel equal ...

Carolyn Williams

A fresh musical adventure that comes with a spectacular view

THE acclaimed Beier-Griffin-Pollak Trio will give a performance at Tranquil Park, Maleny, as part of this year’s Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival, on Sunday afternoon, 11 June at 3.00pm. With a capacity of 100 for the performance, festival organisers are delighted with the excellence of the venue and with its spectacular Glass House Mountains views.

“There has been a lot of interest in this event so far,” festival chairman, Ralph Devlin, said. “We are so excited about presenting this wonderful Trio in such an iconic location.”

The B-G-P Trio combines Wind, Strings and Percussion - with three multiinstrumentalists - and with a musical flavour coming from somewhere East of Vienna. There will be composed works and improvisation on the musical menu.

“Our audience will discover some amazing instruments, such as the Zara, the Oud, the Rabab, the Kanjira - and some instruments simply invented by the remarkable Linsey Pollak,” Mr Devlin said.

“The Trio has received many plaudits for its adventurous work throughout Australia and they are a local ensemble which will hold centre stage on Sunday afternoon. It is a show not to be missed by classical and jazz enthusiasts looking for a fresh musical adventure.”

The B-G-P Trio will provide the perfect interface, for this year’s festival, between the traditional classical music of Camerata (Friday at Buderim), Southern Cross Soloists (Saturday at Beerwah) and First Nations music and dance and stories in ‘Singing up Country’ (Sunday at Sunset at Buderim Village Park). Tix at www.SCCMF.com.au.

Enquiries: 0413 943 752

Community forum explores critical issues for region

AROUND 100 individuals participated in a community forum held at the Meridan Community Centre to contribute to the review and refresh of Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Strategy Action Plan (2019-2024). Attendees included community members, representatives from organizations, and businesses, all united by the common goal of fostering a stronger community.

The forum delved into a wide range of topics, including health and wellbeing, volunteering, community facilities, inclusion, housing and homelessness, decision-making participation, community connection, resilience, support, safety, connectivity and active transport, arts and

CJ’s Pastries clocks up 30 years of

CJ’S PASTRIES has just celebrated its 30th anniversary.

From its humble beginnings as the Wells Family Bakery, the establishment has grown into a thriving business, with 15 retail locations and a separate production facility.

Darrin Wells, along with his siblings

Shane Wells and Natalie Sanderson, opened the bakery just prior to Easter in 1993. Recognising the need for a more marketable name, the siblings rebranded as CJ’s Pastries, incorporating their late father’s initials, Clifford John.

The bakery now employs over 200

people, including dedicated team members with over 20 years of service.

CJ’s Pastries offers a variety of delectable pastries, including their famous pies and sausage rolls.

To adapt to changing consumer preferences, they have incorporated quickservice food options like coffee, chips, and drinks.

A small celebration was held at the Wamuran location in early April, acknowledging the team’s hard work and dedication.

Looking ahead, Darrin Wells envisions further growth and success for the

business, driven by excellent customer experiences. As CJ’s Pastries celebrates this milestone, it remains grateful for its team’s unwavering commitment and takes pride in its contributions as a retailer, manufacturer, and employer in the community.

cultural development, and social enterprise. Community Portfolio Councillor David Law highlighted the diverse insights and experiences shared by attendees of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Various methods, such as storytelling and group activities, were employed to encourage meaningful discussions and a better understanding of the region’s future opportunities and challenges. The insights gathered will inform a refreshed Community Strategy Action Plan for 2024-2029, aimed at enhancing the Sunshine Coast’s living, working, and recreational environments. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the Action Plan through Council’s Have Your Say website until May 30.

Shane, Darrin and Natalie

The elements of abstract

By Sonia Isaacs

PEACHESTER artist Annie McIntosh is renowned for her striking contemporary abstract landscape paintings. Duality of message, horizon lines and the interplay of elements, as well as conscious and subconscious recognition, are often intriguingly at play in Annie’s work. As part of the Open Studio Sunshine Coast program, which runs until May 28, Annie will be inviting the public to experience a rare and immersive opportunity to peak behind the scenes of her intimate creative space.

Working from her rural farm house property, Annie said she draws visual inspiration from the sublime, yet sometimes ruggedly contrasting, beauty of her surrounding dairy farm and bordering subtropical forest. Now retired from business, Annie said she is extraordinarily grateful to be able to have the time and space to be consumed wholeheartedly by her artistic pursuits, which she joyously embraces through prolific daily practice.

“My art practice seems to have taken over my life, as I spend part or most of every day, either painting or playing with materials or thinking about painting! Art is certainly a huge part of my life,” explained Annie.

Over the last few years, Annie’s vision has started to steadily decline, and so, in some ways, her prolific output has been in response to an inevitable acceptance that she may have a limited time to continue producing her works. Annie said part of

being drawn to a more contemporary, abstract approach, was through necessity. In some ways, she had developed a style of painting and technique in direct response to her vision impairment.

“I paint loose and fast as an expression of how I see. When I walk around the farm, I can only really see shapes and broad outlines, things are vague and blurry. So, when I paint it often reflects a simpler version. I love abstract landscapes: the broad outlines, the colours that convey mood and the way I can incorporate a flowing, loose and sweeping technique that conveys the beauty around me,”

Currently, Annie has been working on two new series of works; ‘Landscape Bones’, where she has interpreted the local landscape in its most basic shapes, colours and form, and ‘Moonlight Series’, where she has incorporated semi-transparent collage papers onto the canvas, giving it a translucent 3D effect.

Annie said the landscape series was mostly informed by her deteriorating eyesight and how she literally viewed the landscape around her.

With the moonlight series, she hoped to capture an essence of anticipation, intrigue, and mystery of what can’t clearly be seen. There was also a familiarity for Annie, of expressing creatively her everyday existence in her world of fading light.

“Moonlight sparks imagination and enhances the drama of the landscape, which subdues it at the same time. There

A drama of love, loyalty, loss . . . and dancing

is a sense of mystery conveyed, as well as a sense of excitement and promise of the unseen,” said Annie.

If you look carefully, most of Annie’s work have some elements of collage. She said she incorporates this additional medium because it allows her the freedom of being fully spontaneous on various pieces of large paper, before committing final, more precise, smaller piece to her canvases.

“To be honest, I paint for myself. I paint what intrigues or interests me, and it’s only when the work is finished, that my thoughts will turn towards the viewer. I hope they can share the same sense of peacefulness, inquiry and contemplation, which my work stimulates in me,” explained Annie.

Annie’s studio will be open to the public daily from 10am-4pm until May 28, located at 492 River Road Peachester. To find out more about Open Studios Sunshine Coast visit www.openstudiossunshinecoast.com.au

Hinterland festival set to really KickAss

By Sonia Isaacs

TICKETS are on sale now for KickAss Festival 2023, at the Kenilworth Showgrounds from September 8-10, 2023. Featuring legendary Aussie rock god James Reyne, along with some serious musical heavy hitters, including The Beautiful Girls, Kingswood, Dragon, GANGgajang and Ash Grunwald; mark your calendars now for this family-friendly camp out event.

Now in it’s second year, this two-day festival is set to become an annual fixture for those looking to enjoy a multigenerational music orientated camping experience.

Festival manager Josh Allen said the event team was excited to be building on the success of last years’ event, which was just a ‘dip in the ocean’ compared to what was planned for this year.

“We can’t wait to share this line-up with the public and believe those who love great music, and the great outdoors, will absolutely love this festival!” Mr Allen said.

Carefully curated to cater to a demographic that appreciates adventure and family fun, as well as a younger crowd looking for an unforgettable experience, KickAss promises to be an adventure for everyone wanting to experience the great outdoors, immerse themselves in country culture, and connect with like-minded people. Tickets are priced according to agegroup ranging from $75-$99 for a single day ticket and $75-$139 for a 2-day festival pass. Tickets available now from Oztix. More details visit www.kickassfestival.com.au

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Brian Friel

Playhouse Maleny Showgrounds

Tickets

Adult $25

Concession $20

Members $20

Booking Options:

Maleny Art Direct malenyplayers.org trybooking.com/CIGOR

Directed by Andrew Wallace

The Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival presents:

Saturday 10 June 2023 ‘Earth and Sky’ by The Southern Cross Soloists At Beerwah Community Hall, 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

In musical Homage to the Glasshouse Mountains, one of Australia’s leading Chamber Orchestras, with Chris Williams on Didgeridoo. One night only. $60.00. Secure your tickets at www.SCCMF.com.au

Sunday 11 June 2023 ‘Sunset Salon’ by the Bier-Griffin-Pollak Trio At Tranquil Park, Mountain View Road, Maleny, 3.00pm-4.00pm. $45.00. Tickets selling fast - www.SCCMF.com.au

For the full Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival Program for 2023 visit www.SCCMF.com.au

Kabi Kabi & Jinabara Country

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Annie with her work

A fIlm with bite

Rosetta’s Great Reads

The Collected Regrets of Clover

Reviewed by Lea Dodd

Mikki Brammer’s story is as beautiful as her book’s cover - warm and full of heart about a normally taboo subject. Clover works as a death doula, leading people through their last days toward what we’ve come to call a ‘good’ death. But her job and her own experiences of loss since an early age have left her short on actual life experience. Her contact with a new client forces her to re-evaluate her own life as she embarks on a journey to put the woman’s regrets to rest – and in turn to explore her own regrets. This is a profound story about friendship, love and courage that will make you call into question your own life and ask yourself if you are living it to its fullest. RRP $32.99

Royals

Reviewed by Karin Markowski

SHOWDOWN co-founder Dan Munday, said the event has started a serious conversation about future projects within the film community.

“This year’s projects will really shed light on the potential we have to create a film industry here that not only sustains itself, but grows to a point where it’s a major industry for the Coast,” he said.

The Sunny Coast Showdown is supported in part by the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Councils, however, Mr Munday said it could be an even bigger boost for the industry with further support.

“The next step is to get funding that covers all the costs of Showdown number three,” he said.

“We have proved we can do it, we

have momentum, now it’s up to the local governments and film bodies to step up in a really significant way.”

Actor Stephen Walker said the Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase will be a rare opportunity to “live local and watch locally made content.”

“It’s truly a chance to see some incredible and entertaining work made on the coast by people who live here,” he said.

Actor Ryan Butler agreed: “Get yourself dolled up and have a taste of a Hollywood style premiere! Food, wine and movies... what’s not to love.” he said.

The Sunny Coast Showdown Showcase 2023 is on June 24 from 3:30pm to 10pm.

Tickets: Adults - $30, Children +12 - $15, Family (2 adults, 3 children) - $60.

Six teenagers and a baby are mysteriously trapped in a shopping centre without wi-fi. After they’ve stopped automatically reaching for their phones, they spend their days rummaging, eating from the food court (where food strangely stays fresh), forming friendships and relationships and developing new life skills. The theme of children surviving without adults has been explored before, most famously in Lord of the Flies, leaving many thinking we’re inherently evil but Tegan Bennett Daylight’s book presents a different perspective. These diverse characters argue but they also stick together as they face new challenges. It’s hard to think of a setting teens and young adults would be more familiar with than this shopping centre that could be anywhere in Australia. It’s a great read for 14+. RRP $19.99

Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING MAY 23

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

It’s strange how things can improve once you decide to surrender your worries to the universe. This next week should bring progress on a matter that’s been causing you worry or discomfort. Ironically, this comes at a time when the issue in question hardly seems to matter anymore. Or so you thought.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

The cosmos asks you to streamline your responsibilities. In the past, you’ve had a cavalier attitude with regard to the size of your workload. Now you come to realise that, in taking on too much, you’re missing out on other life pleasures. The next few weeks offer continued success but with a better sense of balance.

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

This week may not go as you would like, which could leave you feeling a tad uneasy. But don’t get into a twist trying to figure out whether you’re doing the right thing. Remember that energy follows thought: what you think or feel is what you get. The more positive your thoughts and actions, the better the outcome.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

This week is all about sticking to what you know best. The Sun emphasises routine, so work with what’s familiar. You’ll make up for any lost time soon enough. Also, don’t exaggerate the facts - as this may cause misunderstandings. Use tact and charm when faced with dilemmas. Compromise and be prepared to listen to others.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

There’s much to be said for routine but, more recently, the same thing day-in day-out has merged into a blur of blandness. So, this week’s hint of romance or sparks of inspiration or creativity arrive just in time. Throw yourself wholeheartedly into any new options on offer - it could truly be an introduction to a better lifestyle.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

You’re ready to get back to business. The planets, however, have something else in mind. With nebulous Neptune creating a cluttered mind or uncertainty, you’ll be lucky if you can get to work on time. Progress will be slow - expect three steps forward and one step back. The good news? Your money arena is blessed, but be conservative.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

While much of the zodiac seems ready to self-destruct, you don’t have to join the queue. Most problems arise through no one’s willingness to back off, so it’s up to you to lead by example. It’s just a case of crashing through any self-doubts. Meanwhile, Venus is also networking on your behalf - so make the most of new introductions.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

The Sun is in your sixth house of work and success, which could bring a pageturning moment to your professional life. So, get down to business, Capricorn. Where do you want to be in two or five years time? Plant the seeds for future growth, perhaps even enlisting a mentor or life coach to help you in the process.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

Most Aquarians are over-achievers. This week you’re even more overworked, overstressed and trying to balance work and play. But try you must. You’re no good to anyone in a permanent state of exhaustion. So, right now, you need to slow it down. Then dissuade others from nudging you forward. Choose your own gear and stay in it.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Sometimes the best form of defence is attack. Even so, you could be opting for overkill this week. Sure, be assertive if others are out to undermine you, but what they’re saying can’t all be wrong. A gentle compromise is the key. Your talents haven’t been forgotten - plans for your moment of glory are underway.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Loved ones or family seem to have unruly spending habits at the moment. Patiently explain to them the income-versus-expenditure formula. Unless you want to be paying off someone else’s bills for the next few months, confiscate all lines of credit. There may be tantrums, but they will be grateful soon enough.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

It’s one of those times when you feel like disconnecting your devices and bolting your front door. But your reclusive behaviour shouldn’t be mistaken for the blues. It’s more a case of needing some time out for contemplation. With luck, everyone will respect that. By week’s end a reenergised cosmos pushes on, and so do you.

Bin Day short film shoot: Anna McMahon, director Ryan Butler, Stephen Walker, Emily Paxevanos

ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

with Rick Baberowski Division 1 - Sunshine Coast Council

How we’re helping our macropods

A NEW plan is set to protect our region’s kangaroos, wallabies and pademelons. It calls for a strong partnership between Sunshine Coast Council, our community and Queensland Government agencies. It outlines a list of actions Council can undertake to contribute towards helping the species thrive, especially since our growing community brings challenges to their survival. Provide your feedback on the Draft Sunshine Coast Macropod Conservation Plan by visiting the Council’s Have Your Say website before June 5, 2023.

Boost your garden with free mulch

It’s time to get your garden beds ready for the colder months with a layer of free, nutrient-rich mulch from Sunshine Coast Council. Bring your trailer to resource recovery centres at Beerwah, Caloundra, Buderim and Nambour to pick up your free load. The offer is open to all residential and commercial customers. Search “mulch and crushed concrete sales” on Council’s website for availability before you visit.

Community spirit soars on ANZAC Day

On Anzac Day it was my honour to pay my respects at multiple services. First, I joined the Beerwah and District RSL Dawn Service with my brother and nephew. Next, I attended the Glasshouse Country RSL service, and, finally, I had the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of Council and our community at the Landsborough Main Service. A sincere thanks and congratulations to the various RSL organisers and volunteers involved, particularly given the volatile weather conditions. Lest we forget.

Burns

begin to protect us from bushfires

Sunshine Coast Council’s annual planned burn season is underway. Caloundra West and Landsborough are planed to undergo burns before September. Council’s proactive Bushfire Management Program is aimed at protecting the community and enhancing our environment. Keep an eye out for notices, keep windows and doors closed when burns are planned, and ensure any respiratory medications are close to hand.

with Andrew Powell State Member for Glass House

Meet the Makers 2023

LAST week, I attended the 2023 Food & Agribusiness Network’s “Meet the Makers” event. Now in it’s fifth year, Meet the Makers is a stunning showcase of fresh produce, food and beverages from across the Sunshine Coast and neighbouring regions. I was thrilled to run across some great operators from the Glass House electorate, such as Maleny Chocolate Co, Maleny Dairies, Maleny Food Co, Maleny Buffalo and Montville Coffee. The event is an awesome opportunity for the “makers” to pitch their wares to the retailers, and the perfect way to kick off Small Business Month!

Changes to Steve Irwin Way

The Department of Transport and Main Roads have advised that works to realign a one-kilometre section of Steve Irwin Way, between Nursery Road and Moffatt Road at Glass House Mountains, are almost complete. Final tie-in works are required to enable traffic to be switched over from the existing Steve Irwin Way to the new alignment. It is anticipated the tie-in works will take approximately three months to complete, commencing early May 2023. These works are being undertaken to accommodate the new rail corridor and track infrastructure for the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) project (Stage 1). Works will involve some localised traffic impacts, including reduced speed limits, temporary road shoulders and single lane closures on Steve Irwin Way. Local residents can expect increased construction traffic, dust and noise during construction. The pedestrian path on the western side of Steve Irwin Way will remain open during works.

with Andrew Wallace Federal Member for Fisher

THIS past week I have had the opportunity to speak to families and businesses of Fisher and listen to how they are impacted by Federal Labor’s 2023 Budget.

When we talk about the economy and the Budget, we can’t forget that we’re not talking in hypotheticals. We’re talking about real people. Real businesses. Real employees. Real families. Real communities. And real issues.

And when we talk about economic growth, we’re not talking about the Government making money – we’re talking about Australian makers, innovators, and workers creating wealth and creating jobs.

The strength of our economy rests on the backs of hard-working Australian families and their businesses, in critical sectors like mining, manufacturing, construction, and the services sector. Thanks to their hard work, and the hard work of the Coalition in nine years of economic management and reform, the Australian economy remains strong. But good economic management is now lacking. The fact is that spending is up, and households and businesses are struggling more than ever.

In his budget speech, Treasurer Jim Chalmers tried to blame global inflation and global issues for his Government’s incompetence, indifference and arrogance. The fact is, you can’t blame Russia for Labor’s broken promises. What the Government has handed down is not a Budget. It’s a written confession that they are wildly out of touch and patently out of their depth.

They’re raising spending to mid-COVID levels at 26.5% of GDP – to increase welfare. They’re slashing crucial services – to fund more studies and reviews. Their axe hangs over crucial road and rail projects like the Sunshine Coast Rail. They have no plan for cybersecurity. No plan for space industry. No plan for teacher recruitment. And no plan for the regional healthcare crisis facing communities like Montville. At the same time, the Coalition has a positive plan for the country. A carry-on from nine years of sound economic management and of investment into the things that matter ncluding: mental health, veterans wellbeing, child protection, and online safety.

Thanks from Rotary

Rotary Maleny wishes to offer a big thank you to all who purchased our 2023 calendars. We know many went to family and friends, locally and across the globe, to showcase our diverse hinterland lifestyle and events.

Last year your purchases raised over $8000 and ALL the profits went towards local and regional projects that gave practical help to those in need in this community, in remote areas, and overseas as close as the Solomon Islands and as far as the Ukraine.

Local projects included Orange Sky, Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, Maleny Swim club, magazine subscriptions to the Maleny Library, books to the libraries of our primary and high schools, support to Speak Up Now and TS CENTAUR, and contributions towards youth scholarships and training.

Internationally we also donated to Polio Plus to rid the planet of polio, to ShelterBox for populations devastated by disasters, and to Rotary Health for ROMAC which provides surgical treatment for children from developing countries in our Pacific Region in the form of surgery not accessible to them in their home country.

Stay alert for the 2024 calendar, scheduled for an August launch.

Thank you for your support.

Paulette Steele

President Rotary Club of Maleny

Thumbs up for our hospital

On the 10 March I woke up with a raging fever and an extremely sore leg, the result of a very small break in the skin on my shin coming in contact with sea water from a crabbing expedition in Coochin Creek.

After a day spent in Maleny Hospital, being closely monitored by the very professional doctors and nurses working there, I was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics and transferred by ambulance, with a doctor in attendance, to emergency at SCUH.

I was attended to immediately and received fantastic medical attention from specially trained nurses, orthopaedic surgeons, emergency doctors, ICU doctors and an anaesthetist.

My wife was able to accompany me the whole time and she was allocated a social worker to be with her for the entire night.

After surgery, I spent 5 days in ICU and another 3 weeks in the wards at SCUH. I have the greatest admiration for the medical care I was given and am very fortunate to be alive as the infection that developed kills 4 out of 5 people who are infected by it.

My wife and I have the utmost gratitude and praise for the very professional care that I received from Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital staff, who recognised the seriousness of the infection and acted so quickly and all of the staff we came in contact with in the emergency department, ICU and the infectious disease ward at SCUH. Recovery at home is still ongoing where I am having my wound dressed by the friendly, efficient and professional nurses from Range Care.

Colin Cunningham, Maleny Dear Sir,

Wishing Val a quick recovery

I was pleased to read your article in the 9 May edition describing the appalling dog attack on my neighbour, Mrs Val

Bartlett.

The photograph of the horrifying injury sustained by Val made my blood run cold.

Val always shared a cheery smile and ready chat with other gardeners when she sallied out daily to enjoy the sun and greenery.

Her garden does her credit and is also an inspiration to the neighbourhood at large.

It revolts me to think that the pleasure which this special person takes in her daily stroll must have been curtailed – probably permanently – by that dreadful experience, which she did nothing to deserve.

Pets and livestock which are not controlled and kept in accordance with council regulations (and therefore easily within the bounds not only of common courtesy but also of normal responsibility) are in my opinion nothing more than vermin; in some cases very dangerous vermin.

It is nice to conclude that you are actively on the side of the majority of decent, law-abiding people in this matter.

Thank you for taking a hand. Val, every good wish for your forthcoming eightieth birthday, may the ground underfoot be soft and the wind at your back be a safe and gentle one.

Ms E Marx Glass House Mountains

Protect religious freedom

I completely agree with Pastor Aaron Jackson about the importance of protecting religious freedom in this country. The recommendations in the consultation paper from the Australian Law Reform Commission sound good in theory but have serious realworld implications. If a religious school (be it Christian, Islamic or Jewish) are forced to employ staff who don’t align with the school’s values and beliefs, then it drastically waters down the school’s overall mission and purpose.

Of course, we all want to be tolerant and avoid discrimination, but these faith-based schools and institutions hold their beliefs and values in the highest regard and rightfully expect their staff to abide by them.

And parents expect the staff in these organisations to role model those values and beliefs – that’s why they choose to send their children there.

It begs the question, why would someone apply for a job at a religious organisation if

they disagree with their values and beliefs? And why should schools be forced to employ such candidates?

I think we should be very cautious about these recommendations and carefully consider their ramifications before changing legislation. And I urge our Federal MP, the Hon Andrew Wallace, to protect our religious freedom.

Name supplied Glasshouse Mountains

Where does loyalty lie

There are a few things that I believe need to be considered about the “Sneering One” and his proposed referendum on the “Aboriginal Voice”.

Let have a look at his list of loyalties first.

Firstly, Albanese is like the majority of Australia’s main stream politicians. That is, they are only out for themselves, to maintain their power and to keep their snouts in the public trough.

Secondly, Loyalty number 2, to maintain that snout in the public trough, they sell their souls to their respective political parties.

Thirdly, His next loyalty, closely following his political party, is that he is from the “Labor Far Left”.

So he has a very big belief in the evil Marxist/ Communist ideology.

That failed system of oppression and deceit that has been responsible for the death of 100 million people across the globe, in every country that it has had its evil fingers in, throughout the last 150 years.

These people never stop trying to implement their agenda. You only have to look at the 1984 interview of Yuri Bezmenov, the KGB defector from the Soviet Union (who was later executed by the KGB whilst living in the USA). He talks about how the Communist agenda works and the use of the so called “Useful Idiots”, the army of brain washed individuals who attach themselves mindlessly to the communist agenda and, when the communist system is finally implemented, their loyalty is repaid by them being the first ones to be executed by those now in power.

Full chilling interview can be found at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=yErKTVdETpw

Finally, and a very poor last on the list, is loyalty to the Australian people, whether they be of European, Asian or Aboriginal

background.

We are only pawns that these people use to perpetuate their particular agenda.

So when Albanese stands before the camera and puts on the crocodile tears, pleading with Australians to support his agenda, when he refuses to go into deals about exact changes to the constitution and will only tell us that “The Voice” will only advise on Aboriginal issues and have no bearing on anything else, I say “Caveat Emptor”.

Let the buyer beware.

Australian politicians of the major political parties are definitely not to be trusted as we have seen time and time again over the years.

Shane Daly Peachester

Wind Power leads Renewable Energy Production

In February 2023, a Webinar was conducted to discuss the legislation surrounding Australia’s Wind Future as a precursor to the Conference and Exhibition for Australia Wind Energy 2023, to be held in July 2023.

In 2021, the Offshore Electricity infrastructure Bill was passed, and was subsequently enacted after the Albanese government was elected. The bill will facilitate and regulate the development of offshore electricity infrastructure in Commonwealth waters, including transmission infrastructure and generation.

Leading developers have expressed a keen interest in investing in offshore electricity infrastructure projects in Australia, and this bill provides a licensing framework and regulatory certainty for those investments to occur. Passage of this bill will also provide business certainty for other proposals that are under development, such as ‘Star of the South’, a proposed offshore wind farm off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria.

The windy Bass Strait off Gippsland, and the strong grid across Gippsland and the La Trobe Valley, mean this area has the potential to support more than 10GW of year-round wind energy generation, and was awarded Mayor project Status on 19th December 2022.

There are at least 10 other commercialscale projects that have been proposed by developers for construction around Australia. As of the end of 2022, the national electricity market (NEM) had around 15 GW of wind energy capacity, which is expected to triple to 45 GW by 2030, double to 90 GW by 2045, and double again to 180 GW by 2050.

The Commonwealth and State Renewable Energy Target (RET) goals are:

Commonwealth (Net Zero by 2050); NSW (12GW Renewables by 2030); Queensland (80% RET by 2035), Victoria (95% RET by 2035); SA (100% RET by 2030); Tas (200% RET by 2040)

In addition to offshore wind, 40-50GW of onshore wind is predicted to be built by 2050 in the National Electricity Market, with Queensland expected to be the single largest market.

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What’s the government doing about it

LEARNING TO GO BOOM

I NEARLY jumped out of my swamp last Wednesday when two loud booms burst my concentration while reading last week’s edition of this esteemed paper. I haven’t been to Ukrainian recently so I’m not sure what bombs sound like but I imagine it was something similar. Maybe the Russians were giving up and turning their sights on the wellknown key strategic asset of Beerwah.

Instead disappointingly the kids came home and told me they were just blowing

up things on the school oval in the name of science. Did you learn anything, I enquired. Nah, not really. That was worth it then.

A METEOR TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Had a chuckle at Bob Katter who wasn’t happy there was no early warning about a meteor that crashed somewhere in Queensland over the weekend. People got scared so something must be done!

Bob did admit that he was “fairly ignorant about astronomy”, and you know what, other than knowing I’m a Leo, I am as well. But

and sleeping rough under local halls? Word is that’s what is happening around Turner Street. Locals are finding swags and other things hidden around the place. Not a nice

that things are this bad for people. Apparently some are sleeping under a nearby hall. Let’s hope that this crisis doesn’t get much worse but I don’t see anything changing soon.

SCONETIME guests weren’t going to let a dollop of light cream get between themselves and a good time last week.

The second Beerwah Community Hall Sconetime was held on Thursday, May 18, with young and old enjoying a festive atmosphere, including live music courtesy of the talented Beerwah State High School

Stage Band. Fun fact for the day was light cream doesn’t whip so well. But true character shines in a crisis and a mad dash to the grocery store for full cream bottles and excellent teamwork between the cool heads of the QCWA Beerwah ladies and volunteers saw everyone tucking into scones almost oblivious to the near-disaster.

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We’re coming ready

By Sonia Isaacs

THE Sunshine Coast faces unprecedented pressure to improve services for older residents with new figures showing over 150,000 people aged 60+ will call the region home by 2042.

Australian Bureau of Statistics population estimates forecast an extra 85,000 people in the 60+ age bracket will move to the area by 2042 including a 240 per cent increase in those aged 85 and over.

Experts say the forecasts have widespread ramifications on the inevitable demand for aged care-focused social services and infrastructure.

Regional Development Australia Sunshine Coast CEO Paul Fisher said the appeal of the region to retirees - the lure of a sub tropic climate, coastal and hinterland escapes and laid-back lifestyle and the ability to down size - was a given.

And with turbo-charged population patterns, rigorous planning was paramount to accommodate this demographic. Delays, especially in complex and already expensive infrastructure would create a burden on already congested roads, and Mr Fisher nominated the current lack of transport connectivity across the region at the top of his concerns. GC&M News

last year explored the challenges faced by hinterland residents getting to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, finding it was quicker to get to Royal Brisbane Hospital for some.

The issue goes beyond planning for the 2032 Olympic Games, which has been seen by many as the go-to catalyst for the heavy rail connection.

“The need to upgrade our current transport infrastructure is crucially important,” he said.

“We need to be improving our road, rail, and mass transit options now, to prepare for future and ageing growth.

“Connectivity between hinterland and the coast is a known issue and there is a very public and ongoing campaign to advocate for a rail connection between Beerwah and Maroochydore.”

Mr Fisher said while there had been some improvements to roads, rail and mass transit, key projects including the Beerwah to Maroochydore rail link were still not funded or finalised.

“There has been far too much complacency in the funding arena and the fiscal impasse between the State and Federal, with heavy rail connectivity needing to be addressed immediately, to allow time for workforce and materials,” he said.

“We literally can have no more delays if we want to be ready for the Olympics and predicted population growth.”

Mr Fisher also highlighted the need to ensure improved digital connectivity, to allow an older cohort to access vital

information, health and community support services, and transport options.

Another key issue was the growing lack of affordable and accessible housing options, with current issues around supply only set to increase.

Mr Fisher suggested a key question should also be around future costs, and who and how these projects would be funded.

Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce president, Jenny Broderick, said future access to facilities, health and specialist services was vital for the regions elderly, as well as having a basic public transport system that provided regular, logical, and accessible services.

“We need to be preparing now,” Ms Broderick said.

“A lack of foresight and planning has left us in a position of playing catchup in regard to infrastructure, transport, and town planning.

“We need our elderly to be able to access all that they need within our own region, without being required to travel too far.

“We also need to encourage a diverse range of businesses to embed in our growing area, and support them so they are able to support us.”

Glasshouse Country Care general manager, Clare Mullins, said it was difficult to plan ahead given significant changes underway in the aged care sector including changes to the home care support system, which were not

We need to be improving our road, rail, and mass transit options now to prepare for future and aging growth.

RDA’s Paul Fisher

Regular activities across the hinterland (clockwise from above) Glasshouse Country View Club , bowling at Club Glasshouse, Probus Club lunches and Sconetime at Beerwah.

scheduled for release until 2025. She said going forward there would be no doubt a greater focus would be required for specialist residential housing and respite care, and improved local transport accessibility and localised services would be a huge consideration that needed to be addressed sooner rather than later.

RangeCare’s Jess Garey said future

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funding would need to be increased and the medical, disability and supporting allied health system would require a massive overhaul to keep up with the demands of an ageing community. Local access and availability to retail and services, as well as social support networks and programs would be critical, with planning needed now to ensure future delivery.

Future proofing your home with some simple changes

FUTURE-PROOFING your home, by making it safer with some minor changes, is a proactive and wise idea as you get a little older. A few modifications can create an environment that promotes independence, reduces the risk of accidents, and ensures your home remains

a comfortable and secure space as you age. Some of the areas to consider include: Remove Potential Hazards: Remove loose rugs or install non-slip mats. Ensure walkways and stairs are clear of clutter, and secure loose cables or wires. A clutter-free environment minimises the risk of tripping and falling.

Lighting: Proper lighting is crucial for safety. Install bright lighting throughout your home, paying special attention to hallways and staircases. Consider motionsensor lights for visibility at night.

Handrails and Grab Rails: Install handrails along staircases, indoors and outdoors, to provide stability and support. In bathrooms, install grab rails near the toilet, shower and bathtub to assist with balance and prevent falls.

Bathroom Safety: Bathrooms can be particularly hazardous areas. Non-slip flooring or mats can prevent accidents. A raised toilet and a shower seat can also enhance safety and comfort.

Accessibility: As mobility may become more challenging with age, consider making your home more accessible. Ramps or lifts can eliminate the need for stairs. You could also consider widening doorways to accommodate wheelchairs or walkers.

Implementing these safety measures will ensure that your home remains a safe and comfortable space as you age, allowing you to continue enjoying living independently in your own home for longer.

If making a few changes to your home could make a difference for you, give Glasshouse Country Care a call on 07 5494 6948. Their team of qualified tradespeople can help with all areas of home modifications.

Trusted and True since 1972

GREGSON & Weight is a proud local funeral business, who has been helping Sunshine Coast and Hinterland families with care and compassion since 1972.

For over 50 years they have been there to make a difficult time of life easier through personalised care and attention to detail, creating a truly fitting farewell for your loved one. They understand that saying goodbye is never easy. Their compassionate, experienced team, still led by members of the Gregson family, is there to help you celebrate your loved one’s life in the most meaningful way possible.

The family has seen many changes, and has been a leader in the funeral industry during the past five generations, from the days of the horse-drawn hearse to today’s services, which takes advantage of the remarkable technological changes, which are part of a modern funeral service.

While many things have changed, the human, caring, attentive service side of the business remains the same, and will always be of paramount importance.

Whether it’s a traditional service or something uniquely tailored, their experienced caring team will be there for you. They have outstanding facilities in each of their locations (Caloundra, Buderim, Nambour, Noosa), along with a fleet of vintage and modern hearses, offering a distinctive final journey for your loved ones and allowing you to celebrate their unique spirit, even in their farewell ride. They also offer an elegant range of cremation urns and memorial jewellery.

Gregson & Weight Funerals is a member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, an association which has represented professional funeral directors throughout Australia since 1935. The Australian Funeral Directors Association requires its members to abide by a code of ethics, designed to ensure quality premises, facilities and professional staff, thus ensuring the public a high standard of service.

Gregson & Weight take pride in being the Sunshine Coast’s most trusted funeral business.

Senior Citz’ ready for fun

GLASSHOUSE Country Senior Citizens club is always ready for a fun time.

Holding monthly meetings with interesting guest speakers to hosting other seniors’ clubs to a social day of music, games, morning tea, lunch and raffles. Enjoy bus trips and social events to whoknows-where next.

Also, following the monthly meetings on the second Tuesday, there is always a crowd of seniors to be seen enjoying lunch at one of Beerwah’s eateries or at a relaxed picnic/ barbecue in the park.

How healthy are your feet?

By Carly O’Donoghue

FEET that last a lifetime…

It is no secret that as we get older, our bodies start to tire more easily - and the feet are no exception! Think of your age right now - this is the number of years your feet have been holding up your body during the day, walking, running, and squishing themselves into the shoes of your choice.

blood flow around your body. There are many changes to your body as we age and your feet may be the first indication of what is going on.

You will know it is time to see your podiatrist if:

1. You can’t reach or see your feet to clean or cut your nails.

2. Your feet are sore every time you put shoes on.

3. Your feet feel numb.

All seniors are welcome and encouraged to join us from 9am at Beerwah Community Hall (adjacent to Beerwah Library). The next meeting is on Tuesday 13th June. For further enquiries about this dynamic based in Maleny and offers home visit appointments.

One out of five people will experience foot pain in their lifetime. We assume our feet will keep working for us until the end of our lives…but what if they don’t? Think about what you couldn’t do without your feet…

Below are four things you can check right now to see how healthy your feet are:

1. Callus: Do you have cracks in the skin, especially around the heel (this can lead to infection).

2. Footwear: Are your shoes more than 1 year old? Do your feet hurt when wearing your shoes?

3. Pain: Do you have pain in your feet when

you walk? Does this pain stop you from living your best life?

4. Ingrown nails: Is there any redness, pain, or infection around the edges of your nails?

It is not too late to look after your feet and show them some love!

As we age, our feet change shape and so our footwear must change too. Circulation can be impeded, so exercising helps with

Are you having trouble hearing?

He then worked for a large hearing aid company as a consultant practitioner.

Ben Small has lived in the hinterland for more than 15 years and has over 25 years of experience in the hearing industry.

He has worked in both the private and public sector, including at a private practice with his mum, who is an audiologist.

Ben now runs Sounds Good, which includes services ranging from custom ear protection, testing and audiological advice, through to hearing aids and rehabilitation.

Ben is an independent practitioner, which means he can provide the best solution from any of the hearing aid manufacturers.

He can service and program aids from all hearing aid manufacturers and other businesses.

And he also offers employment hearing tests for both individuals and companies. Sounds Good uses the latest testing equipment and will soon be offering a micro suction method of wax removal.

ochrehealth.com.au

4. The pain in your feet stop you from doing what

you want.

You don’t have to live with foot pain, and getting older isn’t an excuse for unhealthy feet.

Your feet are our focus and we love what we do at Stepping Out Podiatry. Let’s get you moving again so you can enjoy life to the fullest!

Stepping Out Podiatry Ph: 1300 881 082 www.steppingoutpodiatry.com.au

Dr Sheelagh Buttanshaw MBBS, Dip (Child Health)

Dr Talisha Condon FRACGP, MD, BSc, SCHP

Dr Charlotte Dobson MBBS, FACRRM

Dr Christelle Greeff MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Stefanie Oedekoven MD, FRACGP

Dr Edwin Kruys MD, FRACGP

Dr Wayne Lee MBBS, BSc, MBiotech, EMCert, FRACGP

Dr Chris Sadler MBBS, FRACGP

Dr David Whish MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Dashiell Strebel Bsc(Hons) MBBS FACRRM

Past, present, future of community care

SINCE its beginnings in 1986, local non-profit RangeCare has been dedicated to serving the local community, providing in-home community care services to aged and disabled residents living in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland region and surrounding areas.

RangeCare exists to help people live independent and purposeful lives at home, by demonstrating kindness, empathy, and

focused support is engrained into the core values of RangeCare.

The organisation strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to support individuals and groups in creating lasting connections with other local community members.

In celebration of such a rich history in the local area, RangeCare will be holding a Time Capsule Dig Up Event on

the local community to attend and will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how far RangeCare has come since its inception and what is planned for the future of the organisation.

For more information on the event or to register your attendance please contact RangeCare on 07 5445 7044 or visit www.rangecare.com.au/

It’s a great feeling to be right at home

RIGHT at Home Sunshine Coast is your local, quality driven, in-home aged care and disability support provider. They provide care and support, which allows their clients to remain safe and independent in their own homes.

Right at Home Sunshine Coast is locally owned and run by Geoff and Bronwyn Cook. They aim to provide their community with the best in-home care services, when and where they need them. Bronwyn explains the care difference clients experience with Right at Home. “Right at Home’s mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. At Right at Home, our clients, their families, and our caregivers are at the centre of everything we do.”

At Right at Home Sunshine Coast, you can expect exceptional, 24/7 customer service, 365-days a year. Right at Home is an Approved Home Care Package Provider and is a registered NDIS provider, as well as provide care and support for private pay clients.

Geoff and Bronwyn understand that care decisions for you and your loved ones are important.

“We believe in the Right Approach, so we carefully match our carers and support workers to our clients and participants. Because every

needs with a custom care plan. We also offer free supervisory visits, to ensure carers are following the Right at Home customised care plan and meeting our client’s expectations.”

Planning and organising the right home care services and supports for your loved ones can be a daunting task, so why not let the Right at Home Sunshine Coast team of highly trained and experienced staff guide you during this time of inevitable change.

Right at Home Sunshine Coast are located at 2/20 Bulcock Street, Caloundra, QLD 4551 –call 07 5301 9340 or email at care.ssc@rightathome.com.au

HINTERLAND SENIORS

Enjoy Your Food Again

Nutrition meals made with care

TOP Nosh Meals (TNM) is a family-owned business based in Beerwah, employing

home delivery service, by assisting those customers who need a hand carrying their delivery to the kitchen, unpacking, and even loading up the freezer with their meals.

TNM drivers take the time to talk to customers and check on their welfare. TNM has a courtesy reminder and repeat order service to make everything run smoothly and conveniently.

By Beerwah Dental Centre

ONE of the disadvantages of living with Dentures is very often it is hard to chew some of your favourite foods, such as biting into a juicy apple or eating a steak. But if you are currently wearing dentures, or believe you may need dentures in the future, there is a better way – Dr Michel Zabik’s ‘Snap-In Denture’

The Snap-In Denture system secures the denture using two or more Dental Implants and, because the system only uses a few Dental Implants, it is far more cost-effective than using multiple Implants.

One of the other main advantages of Snap In Dentures, is only a very small minority of people are unsuitable.

If you’re one of the thousands of people living with loose and uncomfortable removable dentures, have a bridge, or are losing or missing teeth, then a Snap In Denture may indeed be the perfect restorative solution for your smile.

However, as with any dental procedure, it’s important to have good oral and general health. Therefore, at your initial consultation, we will discuss the process

with you in detail and answer any questions you may have in non-medical terminology, as we want you to be completely comfortable and fully understand the process.

We may also take detailed X-rays to assess your bone structure and determine the optimal placement areas for your implants. We will then develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

If you no longer wish to wear loose and uncomfortable dentures, have been told you’re unsuitable for dental implants, are missing teeth or want an alternative to dental bridges, then a Snap In Denture may just be the perfect restorative solution for you.

If you would like to know more about if the Snap-In Denture System could be right for you, simply call Beerwah Dental on 07 5494 0766 to arrange a time for a consultation or you can book online at www.beerwahdental.com.au or alternatively, you can call Woombye Dental on 07 5442 2136 to arrange a consultation or you can book online here https://www.woombyedental.com.au/

Their menus have special offers and are updated twice yearly. Eligible customers on HCP or the NDIS can receive 70 per cent subsidy on TNM meals (conditions apply).

Thought For The Week

By Glenda

When a flashlight grows dim or quits working, do you just throw it away?

Of course not. You change the batteries.

When a person messes up or finds themselves in a dark place, do you cast them aside?

Of course not! You help them change their batteries.

Some need AA... attention and affection; some need AAA... attention, affection and acceptance; some need C... compassion; some need D... direction.

And if they still don’t seem to shine... simply sit with them quietly and share your light.

Warning over threats to food safety, security

MICRO and nanoplastics are widespread in the global food supply and may have implications for food safety and security, according to a study led by the CSIRO.

The study, one of the first to examine the academic literature on microplastics from a food safety and security perspective, builds upon previous research that primarily focused on tracking plastics in fish.

It reveals that plastics and their additives are present at various concentrations, not only in fish but also in products such as meat, chicken, rice, water, take-away food, and fresh produce.

Dr Jordi Nelis, an analytical chemist, food safety specialist, and lead author of the paper, explained that these plastics enter the human food chain through multiple pathways, including ingestion as observed in fish studies, but primarily through food processing and packaging.

The study highlights the need to understand the extent of plastic contamination in food to ensure proper management of food safety and security.

Another significant pathway for plastic contaminants to enter the agricultural system is through biosolids sourced from wastewater treatment. These biosolids, used as fertilisers, can contain plastic particles from various sources, potentially affecting crop production and ecosystem resilience.

Consumers can contribute to reducing plastic waste by minimizing usage, especially in the kitchen, and adopting sustainable laundry practices.

New skinpatch helps monitor health signals

RESEARCHERS at Monash University have successfully developed an ultra-thin skinpatch equipped with nanotechnology that can monitor 11 human health signals. Combining nanotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI), the team from the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Information Technology has taken a significant step towards enabling machines to communicate with the human body.

Using specialised algorithms, personalised AI technology can now decipher multiple body signals, analyse them, and make informed decisions

The ground-breaking research, recently published in Nature Nanotechnology, has the potential to revolutionise remote healthcare delivery and redefine personal alarms and communication devices.

Worn on the neck, the wearable patch consists of three layers and can measure speech, neck movement, touch, breathing, and heart rates. Lead researcher Professor Wenlong Cheng envisions these emerging soft electronics as second-skin-like patches that can monitor human health vitals, facilitate perception robotics, and bridge the gap between natural and artificial intelligence. The patch incorporates a frequency/amplitude-based neural network called Deep Hybrid-Spectro, developed by Associate Professor Zongyuan Ge. This neural network can automatically monitor multiple biometrics from a single signal.

The development of this ultra-thin skinpatch represents a significant advancement in healthcare technology, opening up new possibilities for monitoring and improving human health.

Telling kids what to do is a sure fire way to lose battle

RESEARCHERS at RMIT University are calling for a radical shift in anti-vaping campaigns, highlighting the urgent need for a more impactful approach to tackle the escalating vaping epidemic among young people. Dr Sandy Fitzgerald, a senior lecturer in Marketing at RMIT, argues that traditional strategies such as plain packaging and limited flavour options fall short in combating the allure of vaping. The study emphasises that interventions aimed at curbing vaping can often be seen as patronising and punitive by the younger demographic, raising concerns about their effectiveness. Dr Fitzgerald stresses the importance of understanding the motivations behind young people’s attraction to vaping in order to effectively

Vaping has become a means for young individuals to gain social status, projecting an image of being part of an exclusive “in-group” among their peers. It is crucial to acknowledge that once addiction takes hold, breaking the habit requires proper support and targeted messaging.

To tackle this issue head-on, the study proposes a confrontational campaign that exposes Big Tobacco as the manipulative force behind the vaping industry. By presenting information that portrays young vapers as mere pawns under the control of this powerful industry, the campaign aims to provoke introspection and challenge their sense of autonomy.

The research suggests that delivering this message within a school context, utilising influential student leaders as opinion makers, could be particularly effective. By illustrating how vaping erodes personal freedom and jeopardises a prosperous future, the campaign seeks to make young individuals question their association with the practice.

Dr Fitzgerald’s study aims to shed light on the psychological and environmental factors surrounding health habits, with a focus on enhancing consumer wellbeing. The call for a revamped anti-vaping campaign comes at a critical time when vaping continues to gain popularity among young people.

Effective messaging and innovative strategies are crucial to steer young individuals away from the dangers of vaping and empower them to make informed choices about their health and future.

Recovering from Plantar Fasciitis?

What you need to know…

By Carly O’Donoghue

Heel pain can be a common and painful condition that can interfere with our daily activities and exercise routines.

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition where the plantar fascia - a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, connecting the heel bone to the toes - is injured and inflamed.

Carly O’Donoghue from Stepping Out Podiatry discusses below what factors affect the length of time it takes to recover from a common heel pain condition called Plantar Fasciitis.

Severity

“We see all stages of a plantar fasciitis injury in the clinic, ranging from patients who have had pain for only a few weeks, to other patients who have been in pain for years we are their last resort!” laughs Carly.

The severity of the condition will play a crucial role in your recovery time. Mild cases may resolve in a few weeks, while more severe or chronic cases may require several months of treatment. The longer you leave treatment, the longer it usually takes to recover.

Compliance with treatment

Plantar Fasciitis can be a nasty condition and, in many cases, the length of time it takes to recover can come down to the compliance with the treatment plan you are given.

The more compliant you are with your treatment plan, the faster you will generally see results.

There are many treatment options for plantar fasciitis including footwear changes, massaging out tight foot and calf muscles, shockwave therapy, strapping, orthotic therapy and strengthening rehab exercises for weak muscles groups.

“There is no magical fix to an injury” says Carly, “but only doing half the recovery job, only doing 1 out of the 3 recovery treatments given to you, will lead you to a longer recovery time.”

Carly says “Plantar Fasciitis can be resolved! And we are the best people to give advice and treatment to help you get pain free faster”.

www.steppingoutpodiatry.com.au

The mother of all roles Rotary calls all photgraphers

WE have just honoured and celebrated Mothers for their essential role in our community. Businesses remind us to buy products or services that women are likely to enjoy – or men think would enhance them or the lives of their family.

Fundraising events with a Mothers’ Day connection are usually very successful. Everyone has at least one mother, so the annual Sunday – the second Sunday of May each year - is one of the most popular and productive non-religious celebrations in our calendar.

Sadly, it is not always a happy occasion for some people, and they dread the indulgent advertising media hype. For those whose mother has died recently, it renews wounds of grief.

For those who long to be mothers but cannot biologically, unending grief may be stirred. For those women whose children have died or are currently estranged, further pain recurs.

Then there are those whose mothers were abusive physically or psychologically, so they do not respect her, let alone forgive her for their scars. As we interact within our community, it is wise to appreciate the range of emotions we might meet around this Mothers’ Day celebration.

But mothers are not just our biological source, significant though that may be.

Mothering is a long-term process of nurture and compassion, of discipline and encouragement, of example and mentoring.

Many who have not given birth are very skilled at nurturing, guiding, encouraging,

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah

Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough

Sunday 9am: 45 Cedar Street, Maleny Ph: 5430 9390 9am to 1pm Mon-Fri www.caloundracatholicparish.net

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY CALVARY CONGREGATION

You are most WELCOME to join us

9.00am each Sunday Reed Street, Glasshouse Mtns (next to RSL) Sunday School, Women’s Fellowship, Bible Study

Contact: 5439 9341 or 5496 9671 www.glasshousemountains.lutheran.org.au

BEERWAH CHURCH 27 Beerwah Parade

Sundays 9 30am & Kids Church

Arise Youth: Fri 7pm (grade: 7-12 | term time)

E: wecare@cotr.org.au W: churchontherise.org.au

MALENY CHURCH Maleny Sports Park, via Porter’s Lane

Sundays 9 30am & Kids Church

E: info@cotrmaleny.org W: cotrmaleny.org

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour

(Includes Children and Youth programs) 11:00am - Worship Service

First Saturday of the monthCommunity Lunch

Contact p: 0424 901 301 f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

with Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan Glasshouse Country Uniting Church

correcting, compassionately listening and sacrificially caring for other people. In some cases, they do this better than the biological mother, or in conjunction with her, rather than in competition.

Teachers and neighbours, aunts and grandmothers, nurses and sporting coaches – many have been significant ‘mother figures’ for us.

How can we enhance and expand the vital work they do for our society, sorely in need of compassionate care and wise guidance for the children, youth and young adults who seem adrift or alienated in our community?

As a former English teacher and avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction, I am aware of the range of mothering behaviours and their consequences. As a student of the Bible, I find wisdom in the models of mothering behaviours presented in its sacred history, some applauded and others criticised.

Mary, the mother of Jesus and Elizabeth, her cousin; Sarah and Hagar, mothers of Isaac and Ishmael; Rebecca, mother of Esau and Jacob, Mary the mother of James and John; Dorcas, Lois and Eunice – all have differing reputations as mothers.

I take greatest comfort from the mothering characteristics of God – creating, birthing or ‘bringing forth’, protecting, guiding, forgiving, restoring, nurturing, feeding, sacrificially giving, training and teaching, advocating for, patiently waiting, scolding and reprimanding bad behaviour, welcoming home the estranged ones, eternally loving and never forgetting (Isaiah 49:14-15).

Made in God’s image, we share God’s attributes of compassion and mercy, creativity and nurture, unconditional love and the capacity for self-sacrifice for the sake of our children. May all women embody and emulate these God-given qualities.

THE process of producing a 2024 Maleny Rotary Calendar is now underway, so it’s time for keen photographers to think of getting in their entries to the Calendar Photo Competition.

The total prize money amounts to $1400, so its worth having a go to get your name on the new calendar and to earn a few dollars along the way.

The calendar proved very successful in 2023, with great photos and very strong sales, and is a major and important fundraiser for the Rotary Club.

Entry forms with all the details can be collected at the Maleny Newsagency or by ringing Lionel Tilley on 5429 6629, who will

Country View thanks Roger

Contributed by Janet Kitchin

GLASSHOUSE Country View Club’s May

Lunch had a very interesting speaker in Roger Pearce, who is the Commander at Caloundra

email a form to you.

The closing date for entries is Friday 9th June with judging on Saturday 17th June.

Coast Guard Station. He kindly spoke to us last year and gave us an update on the changes to the new ocean entrance in Bribie Island, off Golden Beach, Caloundra, and the expected changes over the coming years.

He went on to speak of his service in the Rural Fire Service in New South Wales and his experiences in fire investigation – a very interesting talk.

Our next outing will be on the 7th June at 10am, when we will meet at Mary Cairncross Park for morning tea at the café and a walk in the reserve, for those who want to participate.

Our club raises funds for the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program in all their activities. Our club currently supports 5 Learning for Life students.

Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of our events or would like to join our club should contact either Adrienne on 0408486124 or Janet on 0448845303. You can also visit our website on www.view.org.au or facebook

LIBRARY NEWS

by the Maleny Library Staff

Fromone welcoming place to another

A Bible Teaching, Community Loving, Hope Filled Church on the Hinterland

Sundays @ 9am

12 Cedar Street, Maleny malenypc.org.au

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church

29 Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah

Come and worship with us

Beerwah – Sunday 8.30am

Peachester Community Church –last Sunday of the month 5.30pm

Minister: Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan Ph. 0448 358 774 Email: churchgcuc@gmail.com

SUNSHINE Coast Libraries offer display spaces where local artists are encouraged to show their works, as a way of supporting the incredible talent in our local communities. This month, coinciding with National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, Maleny library invites the community to see Libby Harwood collection from her local gallery, Munimba-ja.

Munimba-ja, meaning welcome place, is an Aboriginal-run gallery, shop front and yarning place on Jinibara Country. The gallery is managed by Director Libby Harwood and is “driven by local Aboriginal voices, creating and presenting critical work that promotes contemporary Aboriginal art and ideas”. Libby explained that she has always been a fan of libraries and her artwork has often played with words to prompt thought about Indigenous issues.

“Libraries continue to be a great resource for the community. The free access to books, the internet, welcoming spaces to relax and/or work, plus all the different workshops throughout the year are great for people of all ages and demographics,” she said.

By displaying works from Munimba-ja, along with offering a collection of relevant First Nation’s books and resources,

libraries have created another welcoming space in our community for visitors and members to enjoy.

Visit the library website for more information on current displays and exhibitions. If you would like to display your own artwork, pop into your local library and speak to our friendly staff.

Maleny Rotary calendar for 2023

RSL Maleny Trivia Night

Time: Saturday May 27, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start

Where: 1 Bunya St, Maleny

May 27

Info: Come to our fun trivia night at RSL Maleny. Bar will be open. Prizes to be won,free coffee and tea. Bring your own nibbles.

$5.00 entry. To book a table ring Lucy on 0400 012 464.

The Families of Fairview

Time: Saturday, May 27. 1- 4 pm

Where: 15 Porters Lane North Maleny

Dinner and a Show

Time: Wednesday 31 May or Thursday 1 June, 6pm

Where: Beerwah State High School Performing Arts Centre. 35 Roberts Road, Beerwah

May 27

Info: Fairview (Pattemore House) welcomes you to come and explore the wonderful heritage of our area. Films, oral histories, surveying displays and amazing images tell the tale of this 1907 pit-sawn farmhouse. Homemade afternoon teas are served on the graceful verandahs,

Info: Set behind the Peachester Hall, this newly created Heritage Centre displays a fascinating collection by local craftsman, the late Jim Hall. Themes include the region’s timber industry and famous forecaster, Indigo Jones. Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club are having a Show & Shine in the hall grounds, 9.30 - 11.30am.

Aunty Betty Memorial

Reconciliation Walk

Time: Wednesday, May 31, 10am-12pm

Where: Dicky Beach Park, intersection of Beerburrum Street and Wilson Avenue

May 31

Info: The walk will commence with the Gubbi Gubbi Dance Troupe and a smoking ceremony. Traditional custodian Lyndon Davis will lead a short wheelchair-accessible walk on country providing information and stories about the area. Stalls, food and drink will be available. All are welcome to this free event.

RangeCare’s Time Capsule Dig Up Event

Time: Wednesday May 31, 11.30am

Where: 360-362 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton

Info: Join us as we dig up a time capsule for the first time since 2008 as we celebrate our past, present and future. Light refreshments will be served. Register your place to attend the event via: https://www.rangecare.com.au/timecapsuledigupevent

May 31

Muzika in Maleny

Time: Thursday June 1, 6.30 to 9.15pm

Where: Maleny RSL Hall, Lawyer St, Maleny

June 1

Info: This month will feature: Tim Hall, Tommy Leonard, The Owls of Neptune, Jem Dunlop with Mitch Ruggles and Ally Bing, and the Mindfulness Poet, Brendan O’Shea. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com. https://www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

May/Jun 31&1

Info: Beerwah High presents ‘Dinner and a Show’ - a night of variety and top quality entertainment! For only $25, enjoy a hearty two-course meal with family and friends while our talented students treat you to a great mix of music, dance and theatre performances. From Sword Fighting and Shakespeare, to learning how to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse - our students are ready to put on their dancing shoes and warm up their instruments ready for a fabulous evening. Book seats on a table now. . Go to TryBooking for more information and booking https://www.trybooking.com/CIDWZ before they sell out!

Nambour Christian College Prep

Open Morning

Time: Friday June 2, 9am

Where: 2 McKenzie Road, Woombye

Cavalleria Rusticana

Time: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 June, 3pm

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June, 3pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple St, Maleny

Jun 10-11

Jun 17-18

Info: A short dramatic opera of love & betrayal with story narration. Performed by Maleny Singers & Inspiration Project Choir, along with Maleny Performing Arts Orchestra, Conducted by Kim Kirkman. Tickets: Adults $35, Conc. $30, Children (up to 15 yrs) $15. www.trybooking.com/CHGCH

Plant-based Cooking Demonstration and Health Talk

Time: Sunday 11th June, 2 - 4.30pm

Where: Landsborough Adventist Community Centre, 27 Maleny Street, Landsborough

Jun 2

Info: Discover a world of possibilities at NCC’s Prep Open Morning. Bring your child and their favourite Teddy Bear to our fun-filled Teddy Bear’s Picnic, where you’ll meet our experienced and nurturing team, explore our purpose-built Prep classrooms, and learn about our exceptional educational programs. For more information visit the website www.ncc. qld.edu.au or email enrolments@ncc.qld.edu.au

Art, Calligraphy and Papercraft Exhibition

Time: Saturday 3 - Sunday 11, 10am-2pm daily

Where: Buderim Craft Cottage, Main Street, Buderim

June 3-11

Info: Buderim’s Calligraphy and Papercraft Group is hosting its biannual exhibition, this year titled Rhythms of the Coast, featuring beautifully crafted artworks and paper designs that reflect the rhythms of the stunning Sunshine Coast region. Watch calligraphers demonstrate and explain various scripts, and view their interpretation of traditional and modern lettering created with ink, paint and gold leaf. There will be art for sale, exhibition pieces on display, and raffles to win. Free entry.

Murphy’s Pigs: A Pig Day Afternoon

Time: Doors open 3pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Jun 4

Info: The most famous band you’ve never heard of is coming to Maleny in June. With nearly an acre of suit fabric between them, a repertoire of songs they mostly know through to the end and warnings that they should not be approached if seen at street corners, this is an event not to be missed. Tix: murphyspigs.com/pig-gigs/

Film screening: Watander: My Countryman

Time: Saturday, June 10, 6pm for 6.30pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple St, Maleny

Jun 10

Info: In the lead up to Refugee Week (18 - 24 June), Welcome to Maleny is hosting a film screening of Watander: My Countryman, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, Muzafar Ali and Jolyon Hoff. Tickets are $15 per person with a concession ticket $10. There will be a licensed bar and snacks available for purchase.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1042441&

Jun 11

Info: Plant-based cooking demonstration with a relevant health talk, including tasting of all recipes presented. Also includes prizes and giveaways. $5 per person. Bookings contact 0407 101 485.

The Musos in Beerwah

Time: Tuesday June 13, 6 – 9pm

Where: Beerwah Hotel, 53 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

June 13

Info: A monthly music event (second Tuesday of the month), featuring our most impressive local musicians and guests from all around. Coordinated by the Glasshouse Musos with its great PA sound, each act has a short set, so contact us if you’d like to book a spot. We might be able to squeeze you in if you turn up, but best to book. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com.

https://www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

Dancing at Lughnasa

Time: Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 2pm

Where: Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds

Info: Directed by Andrew Wallace, Maleny Players will take you on a drama of love, loyalty, loss and dancing. Arrive at 6pm on either of the Friday nights to enjoy a hearty irish stew. Tickets: Adults $25, Concession $20 and Members $20. Booking Options: malenyplayers.org or trybooking.com/CIGOR

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Australia’s finest pianists to perform at Lucas Parklands, Montville

Time: Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 May, 3pm

Where: 126 Narrows Road, Montville

Jun 21-22

Info: London-based Piers Lane AO will perform at the world class Lucas Parklands auditorium. Piers will perform two solo recitals on both of his June concert days, his program to include works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Rachmaninov. For tickets, please phone 0409 623 228 /07 54785667 Email: lucasparklands@bigpond.com

JOHN MCGRATH – NEW HELP FOR MORE FIRST HOME BUYERS

As part of the federal budget, the government is expanding the eligibility criteria for the 50,000 places available under the Home Guarantee Scheme. More people will have access to the government’s 15% loan guarantee, which means they only have to save a 5% deposit in order to get a bank home loan without mortgage insurance. Here’s a quick recap of what’s changing from July 1 this year.

The Scheme has three arms – the First Home Guarantee (currently available to single, married or de facto couples buying their first home in any location), the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee (regional areas only), and the Family Home Guarantee (for single natural or adoptive parents).

The key changes are:

Friends, siblings, and other family

jointly for the First Home Guarantee and the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee. In addition, non-first home buyers who haven’t owned a home in Australia for 10 years will also be able to apply.

Single legal guardians of children, such as an aunt, uncle or grandparent, will be able to apply for the Family Home Guarantee. Permanent residents from overseas will be able to apply for any arm of the Scheme, expanding it from Australian citizens only.

These changes come at a good time given first home buying activity has fallen significantly. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show a 57% decrease in new first home loans and a 45% decline in ‘rentvestor’ loans across the country between January 2021 and February 2023.

be a challenge for younger buyers, in particular. Prices in and around the big cities and in-demand regionals have increased by 20% - 30%, even after the recent price corrections. Add to that 11 interest rate rises and it’s no wonder that affordability has become a major issue again.

The cost of construction for new builds or renovations has gone up over 30% as well so there’s little reprieve elsewhere.

One of the trends we’re seeing today is renters looking to buy because it’s too difficult to find a long-term rental in their area, or weekly rents have risen to a level where it makes more sense to buy. So, these changes will assist more of them, as well. And they shouldn’t cost taxpayers anything more, either. The number of places available under the Scheme will not change – only the eligibility criteria. There are 35,000 places available per year under the First Home Guarantee, 10,000 places per year to 30 June 2025 under the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee and 5,000 places per year to 30 June 2025 under the Family Home Guarantee.

Of course, the problem with any incentive scheme is that it inevitably puts upward pressure on prices. That’s why increasing the supply of housing has to occur alongside these changes. If state governments provided more cost-effective, expedient development opportunities for developers to build,

McGrath CEO & Founder - John McGrath and release more land for sale, it would ease some of the pressure and rebalance supply and demand. This, coupled with a sensible review of rezoning opportunities in areas that would cope with higher density living, would likely improve affordability significantly.

It’s a great time to buy, with more evidence emerging that we’re either at the bottom or just past it. New CoreLogic numbers show Australian home values rose for a second consecutive month in April. Traditionally, real estate cycle corrections last 18 months on average, with prices falling 8%-10% from peak to trough. That’s where we are now, with values down 9.1%, according to CoreLogic. Those wanting to get into the market may not see much price relief in the near future but should see interest rate relief sometime within the next 12 months as inflation is tamed.

Our property management team have just spent time training with Stacey Holt from Real Estate Excellence. This amazing seminar, exclusive to the McGrath property management staff, was full of valuable information. To deliver the best results for our clients, we pride ourselves on offering our team engaging training sessions throughout the year to ensure they continue to be the industry advisors across all things real estate.

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“Excellent service! Provided ample support while renovating the property for new tenants, and organised everything I needed to the get the property ready to go! Thank you guys!”:

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“We are thrilled with the team at McGrath. Our long-standing investment property can have its ups and downs but Heather, Bianca and the team are always there to help. Time efficient and great communication is a stand out for us. We would recommend McGrath Beerwah anytime.”

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If you would like to speak to our team regarding buying, selling or renting, we would be delighted to assist you further. For leasing and new client enquiries please contact Rebecca Hill - 0488 771 626. For all sales enquiries please contact Cassi Nuske – 0415 304 127. We look forward to being of service for all of your real estate requirements.

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“i’m so humbled to be ranked #39 in this year’s real estate Business Top 50 agents QLd! a very big thank you to my beautiful clients and incredible team, it’s thanks to you that we are able to achieve this. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees it’s an honour to be ranked amongst you!”

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Bursting with modern upgrades and stylish design, this exceptional renovated dual living property on a level half-acre parcel in the sought-after Glass House Mountains presents the perfect balance of contemporary features and flexible living with a new pool, self-contained second dwelling and a myriad of sheds. Spanning over two levels and packed with upgrades, the main residence comprises generous living spaces; a contemporary kitchen; five built-in bedrooms including the indulgent new upper-level master retreat; a stunning window-lined rumpus room seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living under one roof.

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If you are thinking of selling and would like to work with one of the industry’s leading agents, contact us today!

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From removing built-up residue, bugs, and mould to ensuring spotless windows, his meticulous approach guarantees an overall improvement to your home’s presentation.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

A SPECIAL MEETING to decide the future of the Beerwah Charity Sports & Spring Carnival will be held in the Beerwah Sportsground Meeting Room at 7.00pm on Wednesday 24th May 2023

The Beerwah Charity Sports & Spring Carnival has not been held since 2019.

Since the members of the original committee are no longer able to commit to the event we would like to hear from you:-

• if you have time to devote to a committee, or

• if you are an existing committee that might like to stage an event to bene t Cancer Council Queensland, or

• if you would like to try a new format for the event.

Please call Bruce Page on 54949557 or Ross Lowe on 54946654 by 22nd May to indicate your interest.

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Patricia (Pat) Aitken

Late of Mooloolah Valley and Landsborough

Passed away peacefully on 18 April 2023

Born in Oxford England 11 Dec 1939

Much loved wife of 65 years to James Mother of Gillon Natalie & Joanna Sadly missed by us all Rest in Peace

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NEYLON, Emanuel "John"

Recently of Glass House Mountains, QLD. Passed away peacefully on 13th May 2023.

Aged 86 Years

Sadly, missed by dearly loved wife Helen Neylon, of 63 years marriage.

Beloved Dad of Raymond, Kenneth, Russell, Paul, Brian, Juliette, Darryl and Cheryl. Pops to all grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved so much.

Family & Friends are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of john’s Life, please join us at the Gregson & Weight Chapel, 5 Gregson Place, Caloundra on Wednesday 24th May 2023 commencing at 11.00am.

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Recently of Glass House Mountains, QLD. Passed away peacefully on 17th May 2023

Aged 88 Years

Loved Wife of the late Les Husson

Beloved Mum of Catherine Thérèse, Anthony John, Mark Joseph and Bernadette Mary. Grandma to all Grandchildren and Great grandchildren whom she loved so much. Family & Friends are warmly invited to attend Mary's service at the Mary Mackillop Centre, 160 Peachester Road Beerwah, on Friday 26th May 2023 at 11:00am.

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Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

DATE CLAIMER: WT Club Tournament Sunday

25 June

Whistlers played at Witta against Nambour ZTA Jets. Weather was nice even though it was a bit cold but the sun was out. We had a very enjoyable tennis match with good company and getting to know the new team. We had a good win to finish the day. Score was 48-10 games, 8-0 sets. Team was Paula Cudmore, Maree Hooley, Aki Lepper and Cindy Harris. Chilly winds heralded the start to a very competitive match between Witta Wompoos and Nambas in the Sunshine Coast veterans competition on May 21st. Fortunately the Nambas courts were protected and the conditions were pleasant throughout the afternoon. The Witta team began well, leading 3 sets to 1 after 4 matches and 5 sets to 3 after the lady’s doubles. The Nambas team fought well to even the sets at 5 all with the last two mixed doubles to be played. Andrew Blowes and Brenda Warner successfully won their match 6/1 and Jim and Paula Cudmore came through with a 6/3 win to complete the win 7 sets 57 games to 5 sets 46 games. Many thanks to the team of Tony Keenan, Haydyn Craven, Andrew Blowes, Jim and Paula Cudmore and well done to our player of the day Brenda Warner who won all 4 doubles matches. Jim also played well winning 3 out of his 4 matches on the day. Thanks to Nambas for a fun day’s tennis. The Wikings travelled to Gympie to host Murgon in the latest round of Division 2 Vets tennis. Ater a wild and windy morning, the weather eased and played out a great match in the sun. Really enjoyable tennis, including some proper doubles volleys at the net, fun times. Neck and neck all day, but the Wikings prevailed in the end, with player of the day Pauline, winning all four sets to love. Looking forward to our next match against Murgon. Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by David Hayes

WEDNESDAY

ladies club championships pairs final this morning. Sylvia Chamberlain and Sally Squires won a closely fought match against Chris Freshwater and Barb Whitfield 20-19. Congratulations all.

Social 9.30am. Annette Capern and Jonathan Orr def Marilyn Boulton and Margaret Smith 26-11.

Jack Timm, Ian Sleeman and Margaret Gibson def Carol Lewis, Frank Buckley and Brendan Freshwater 20-18.

Steph Sleeman, Viv James and Jill Kirchheiner def Joss Evans, Gayle Coppa and Rob Scullion 34-10.

Thursday 18.05.23 12.30pm Open Social Pairs. Winners of the day with 2 wins and

Maleny Golf Charity Day

Contributed by Jan Cornfoot

ANOTHER successful Charity Golf Day was held at the Maleny Club on Friday 19th May, raising funds for the local hospital. Event coordinator, Jan Cornfoot, said more than 100 players from as far away as Noosa Heads, Toowoomba and Brisbane took part on a beautiful autumn day. There was relief all round with the favourable weather, as torrential rain caused the postponement of

A top .game of bowls and a great crowd on hand with Kevin Cook def Mick Borchers 25 - 20. Well done.

New bowls day starting Friday 02.06.23

Self-selected three (3) bowl open pairs

Game format – weekly – 1 game of 16 ends

Dress: club uniform, whites or neat casual.

Cost: $ 15.00 Per player.

Check in by 2.30pm.

Game starts at 3.00pm – finished approx 4.30Pm

Prize money 1st - $60.00 Each. R/u$45.00 Each

enable us to have minimal expenses in this major fund-raising event.

In the last year, a slit machine (for ophthalmology use) and another cardiac monitor were purchased through the Auxiliary, and work has currently started to improve the appearance of the front gardens with small retaining walls.

Dr Matt Caffery thanked the organisers and the Golf Club on behalf of the Hospital.

Crushers crushed

ALL three Beerwah Bulldogs senior teams had huge wins on Saturday May 20 against the Nambour Crushers, including the reserve Beerwah side demolishing their opponents 66-4.

The Beerwah Bulldogs A grade team won 26-0 against the second place Nambour side, and coach Brett Hill said they had the help of two reserve players to secure the

“It was really good… we really defended our try line which was good, we had a lot of reserve grade blokes backing up for us, playing two games so it was a pretty good effort,” he said.

“The effort from everyone within the club has just been great, they know we are struggling for players at the moment too.”

To add salt to the wound, the Bulldogs A grade side lost their halfback Mathew Kidd to a shoulder injury, who is another key player from their squad.

The club is unsure on how serious Kidd’s injury is yet, and is waiting to see how long he will be out for this season.

Coach Hill also shouted out his fullback Nic Jennings for a great performance against the crushers, as well as the overall strong defence from his squad.

“Our full back Nic Jennings was outstanding on the weekend, he was staying under the high balls and his kick returns were just fantastic,” he said.

“Nambour had the ball on our try line for a number of sets in a row, we were just defending our line really well.”

The Beerwah Bulldogs reserve grade crushed the Crushers 66-4, keeping the opposition scoreless until the 65th minute.

Beerwah scored 12 tries, nine of which were successfully converted, with Matthew Poole scoring a hat-trick and Isaiah Hill and Jake McShannon scoring a double each.

The Doggies Open Women won 36-6 against the Nambour Crushers, scoring seven tries throughout the game, with hooker Jordan Jackson scoring a double.

Association Croquet Thursday and Sunday 1.00 pm for 1.30 pm start. Ricochet Croquet Tuesday 8.45 am for 9

Contact Sarah Widin for other days.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am. Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au

Dianne and Lynette were easy winners of the doubles match. Well played all and congratulations to Caloundra on winning the rubber on this occasion.

On our Ricochet play day on Tuesday 16th May we had two singles matches played. Dianne Horsman and Lynette Evans played each other in a very close match, with Lynette winning 14:13. This was a good practice for the upcoming pennants match against Buderim on the 25th May. We wish them well in upcoming event. Meanwhile Sally Adams played Helen Uhlmann with coaching from Sarah Widin throughout. This was won by Helen

Thursday 18th May saw a good turnout to our Association play day, with beautiful weather on the lawns. Alice Spittle resumed her long time rivalry against Wallace Roy, which Wallace won 11:6. Carol Payne took on Lynette Evans to win 7:6 while visiting Chris Borlase played a cracking game against Donna Manning to win 26:16. Sarah Widin also played a great game against Helen Andrews and Sally Adams with a very convincing 21:5 win.

Sunday 21st May was a fine but windy afternoon with some great match-ups on the lawns. Vince Carbery and Stuart Craig took on Wallace Roy and Alice Spittle to win 10:7. Donna Manning defeated Sarah Widin 15:11 and Dianne Horsman played Nic Cram, with Nic winning 13:8.

For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704 (President )

Sally and Sylvia who won the Ladies Club Championship Pairs Championship

a fine afternoon of croquet.

Kevin Cook winner of Mens B Grade Singles with R/Up Mick Borchers

Amali looks to the future Dripping in gold medals

TALENTED footballer and Beerwah High student Amali

Kinsella has won her first State Championship, as she gears up to represent Australia as a senior player for the first time.

Amali has had a busy year, preparing to finish her year 12 studies as well as making football nationals for the sixth time, and training four days a week with a game on the weekend.

Last year she was picked to participate in the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) for football, to receive a high level of training and pathways leading to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

“I’ve been picked into QAS again this year, but I’m playing in the women’s division this time, so the NPL women’s team, it has been going really well,” Kinsella said.

“I’ve been starting most weeks and we’ve won team of the week a few times… QAS has so many opportunities, we have people watching us all the time, so it’s really good to be in that environment.”

for the first time since she started, against Mid-East.

“We played through to penalties and after a lot of back and forth we finally managed to get more goals than the opposition, and won the competition which was really exciting for us,” she said.

Kinsella is preparing to play nationally in September this year, and it will be the first time she’s played in a senior aged team.

“I made the Queensland team to play in the Canberra nationals in September, but I’ve made nationals playing as an attacker and defender over the years which is a great feeling,” she said.

“I’ll be playing under 19s at nationals, it’s pretty crazy especially the girls I’ve been playing with, we all grew up together… it feels good and it’s getting real now.

“We will get bigger and better opportunities once we have finished school, it just makes you want to keep working hard.”

Kinsella’s goal remains the same from the

Six-week weight program shows a healthy success

THE San Training Centre recently completed a six-week weight loss program, where nine mature aged members participated, losing an average of 3.2kg each.

By the six-week mark, the San Training Centre awarded the male and female who lost the most weight, which was Glen who lost 8.4kg and Kathleen who lost 6.3kg.

Participants completed a special sciencebased assessment using observable characteristics to determine the best training and diet guide.

Throughout the second to the sixth week, members had to stick to a strict diet while also taking part in specially designed group fitness classes.

The club also provided weekly check ins with participants to ensure they stay on track and succeed in their weight loss goals.

Do

Crankworx in Cairns have both won gold medals in their respective divisions, including professional rider Jayce Cunning.

Crankworx is an international touring competition for BMXing, with this year’s previous event in Rotorua, before heading to Cairns.

Hinterland BMX secretary Jaclyn Smith said they were extremely proud of both riders efforts at Crankworx, facing off against competitors from across the world.

“Eva Natalier won a gold medal in the under 17s CW next division, and Jayce won a gold medal in the professional men riders division,” she said.

“We are really stoked for both of them, as a BMX club we always try to support and encourage our riders wherever they go.

“Eva is ranked third in Queensland after winning the plate at the state championships last year, and Jayce is an international BMX rider with many titles and has raced in Japan and the United States.”

The Mooloolah based club is gearing up to host their first state championships at their home tracks later this year, which the club

Reegan Hicks picked for Queensland School Girls

BEERWAH Bulldogs Open Women’s player Reegan Hicks was recently selected to play in the Queensland Open School Girls team following numerous representative stints.

The 17-year-old was picked in the Queensland side after playing at the Sunshine Coast School Sport State Titles earlier this month.

In one of her first games playing for the Beerwah Bulldogs Open Women’s team, Reegan scored a record seven tries against the Noosa Pirates in their round three clash.

Beerwah Bulldogs president Stephen Hammil said he could sees a bright future for Hicks and believed she could easily make it to the NRLW.

“We are trying to grow the BMX sport out

Jayce Cunning and Caroline Buchanan.

Photo: Clint Trahan

Eva Natalier. Photo: Jesswah Media

ROUND 10

2023 NRL FOOTY TIPPING COMP ‘Pip the PollieS’

OVERALL POSITION

Dolphins vs Dragons Eels vs Cowboys

Warriors vs Broncos Rabbitohs vs Raiders

= OVERALL POSITION Bonus points awarded for perfect round tips

Knights vs Sea Eagles

THE POLLIE - ANDREW POWELL THE POLLIE - JASON HUNT

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Panthers Roosters

Rabbitohs Sharks

ROUND 11 RESULT

Cowboys Storm Titans Raiders

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Your Member for Glass House 5318 8100 glass.house@parliament.qld.gov.au

Your Member for Glass House 5318 8100 glass.house@parliament.qld.gov.au

Broncos vs Panthers (W)

(W) Dragons vs Roosters

Rabbitohs vs Eels (W)

(W) Sharks vs Knights

(W) Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Dolphins vs Storm (W)

(W) Bulldogs vs Titans Raiders vs Sea Eagles (W)

Panthers Roosters

Rabbitohs Sharks

Cowboys Storm Titans Raiders

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Her fourth marriage

A LOCAL news station was interviewing an 80-year-old woman on why she had recently got married for the fourth time. They wanted to know her secret for finding love again and again.

The interviewer asked her a few questions about her life, and about what it felt like to be a bride again at age 80. Then he asked what her new husband did for a living.

‘He’s a funeral director,” she answered. The newsperson was surprised at her answer, and wondered who else she had married. He then asked her if she wouldn’t mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few

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moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. Her life had been full of exciting moments, especially with three husbands.

After a short time a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she had first married a banker when she was in her 20’s, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40’s and a preacher when in her 60’s, and now in her 80’s, a funeral director. The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers. She smiled and explained, “I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.”

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