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Farmers on Time to the road to get your recovery spook on Carving a pine helps support growers

By Sonia Isaacs LOCAL growers are calling on households to support the industry by carving a pineapple this Halloween.

The call for support follows a horror 2022/23 season that saw millions of tonnes of crops go to waste after early flowering caused by extreme wet weather.

The early ripening saw an unprecedented surplus of undersized and unprofitable fruit, followed by extreme prices caused by a lack of supply.

Tropical Pines general manager, Anthony Dobson, said the industry was still in recovery mode.

“The flowering event was an unheard of natural occurrence and really knocked the industry around.

Our growers have certainly been doing it tough over the last few years.

“In March this year we fell into a massive hole where we had only around 20 per cent of our normal supply.

“It was like someone had just turned the tap off” he said.

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Swimming against the tide

By Sonia Isaacs FRUSTRATIONS are growing at a funding and regulatory impasse that will see Maleny residents once again suffer through a summer without a local pool.

Soaring operational costs and increased safety regulations are proving insurmountable obstacles,

with the pool recently announcing it would be forced to close once again.

“I am beyond frustrated as myself and Education Queensland have bent over backwards to suggest a way forward,” Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell said. Full story p3

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Fire strikes Beerwah again 380 hectares destroyed, residents evacuated as police investigate ‘suspicious’ cause

By Mitch Gaynor POLICE are investigating a blaze that burned through 380 hectares of hinterland forestry and forced the evacuation of a number of properties over the weekend.

Emergency services received a call at 1.40pm on Saturday (Oct 21), advising of a fire near Roys and Old Roys Rd at Beerwah.

The blaze rapidly escalated into a full blown emergency with a ‘leave now’ alert issued at about 2pm on Saturday, for properties

on Mawsons and Holt roads.

By 9pm the fire had burned through 130 hectares and continued to burn through the weekend.

Around seven aircraft and dozens of ground crew fought the blaze, which also caused the temporary closure of a single northbound lane on the Bruce Highway.

By Saturday evening the fire was downgraded by QFES to ‘Stay Informed’. On Sunday residents

were advised to avoid smoke by staying inside and closing windows and doors. No properties were at risk as of Monday morning.

Police are now appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious on Mawsons Rd before the fire started to contact them.

While crews worked through Sunday night,

QFES told GC&M News that the fire was burning within containment lines. “Crews did a fantastic job bringing multiple serious fires under control at the weekend,” QFES said.

“About 38 crews and seven aircraft were involved at the height of the (Beerwah) fire, which burnt through about 380 hectares.

Thankfully, it’s under

control and residents have been allowed to return home.”

It is the second major fire in the area in weeks.

About 170 hectares were destroyed in early October, with police continuing to investigate the cause.

QFES this week identified high risk areas across the state.

Areas in the hinterland, particularly west of Maleny were identified as of particular concern. mitch@gcnews.com.au

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Mitch Gaynor LIGHTS, water... inaction! Can the Beerwah Lions catch a break from their new landlords? We always knew running a volunteer organisation could have its challenges, but throw in the demands from council, and you need less go-getting communityminded folk, and a whole lot more actuarys.

Fresh from ‘Morning Fresh-gate’ (as a reminder this was when council contractors identified hazardous material in the kitchen cupboard - dishwashing detergent - and demanded it be locked up).

They then locked up the electricity meter. Frustrated at the lack of action and communication, a simple conversation turned into a threat to evict the Lions from their den. Ridiculous.

You would have thought things couldn’t get much worse for the poorly treated community group. But just recently the Lions held a board meeting at their

Sportsground den, and lo and behold, members needed to use the bathroom but the lights weren’t working.

It was so dark that they had to use a phone torch just to use the facility. That’s just appalling.

The Lions were incensed and one wonders what the repercussions would be had someone injured themselves.

A week or so later and the water was turned off.

The Lions tried and eventually had it figured out, but the ‘chain of command’ meant that they had to call, fire off emails, get contractors out (who couldn’t identify the solution) - all in all it was a debacle. The Lions aren’t seeking problems, they’re wanting solutions, yet they’re being disenfranchised. How about just supporting groups and facilitating good will at the same time.

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please read our vale to community dynamo Gail Denver (p12-13).

Last Saturday’s memorial - a celebration - of her life was held at the Maleny District Sports and Recreation Club with about 200 people turning out to hear some wonderful stories about her life and the positive impact she had on the people around her.

Gail’s generous heart, her ability to network and communicate at different levels and her infectious optimism were a perfect combination that helped drive Maleny’s community spirit.

The memorial heard Gail was in her element at cutting through irritants such as boofhead authorities: It started with logic and rational thought; if that failed then emotional eloquence; and if that somehow didn’t work she simply used her dimpled smile. A very Mitch particular set of skills that will be missed!

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Frustrations boiling over at pool impasse Calls for council to step in and help Maleny Pool

By Sonia Isaacs FRUSTRATIONS are boiling over at a funding and regulatory impasse that will see Maleny residents once again suffer through a summer without a local pool.

Soaring operational, insurance and energy costs, coupled with increased safety regulations are proving insurmountable obstacles, with the pool recently announcing it would be forced to close once again.

While the pool had opened again for the 2022/23 season, it had previously been forced to stay closed due to the inability to find a manager. Like its Mooloolah counterpart, Maleny pool is an Education Queensland-owned facility and has historically been leased to pool managers through the volunteer-run P&Cs. Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell, said with increasing regulatory requirements, it was now time for council to step up and support the community.

“I am beyond frustrated as myself and Education Queensland have bent over backwards to suggest a way forward,” Mr Powell said. “Maleny community have to travel to Beerwah or Palmwoods

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Beerwah Dance team dazzles at state comp THE Beerwah Dance Company had a very successful run at the recent Dance X State Championships, winning four state titles in the organisation’s first state wide competition.

The dance squad, based out of Beerwah High School with students from grade 7-9 participating, Taylah Gela and

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to access a public pool which is just not acceptable.

“Our schools and P&C’s should be here to educate and support our kids rather than provide pool facilities for the broader community.”

He said under the current lease arrangement Sunshine Coast Council supported public use

of the facility through a grants allowance which had limitations due to the facility not being owned or leased by Council.

Mr Powell said a potential solution was to offer the state owned asset to Council for a ‘peppercorn lease’ which would enable Council to take over the day to day management of the pool and operating costs- however to date Council has rejected the suggestion.

Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston acknowledged the situation at Maleny Pool had

worsened over the last 12 months with substantial cost increases impacting viability.

He said he had only been made aware in the last few months of the operating issues and would be taking it up with the Mayor, CEO and recreational facilities teams to see how Council could assist.

“If council can come to the party it will be in the next financial year,” Mr Johnston said.

“We were made aware of these current issues after this year’s financial budget had been approved, but we are looking to discuss options on how we assist to open the facility to the public.”

A council spokesperson refused to be drawn into comment on whether Council had been approached to lease the Maleny Pool facilities, saying only the Maleny and Mooloolah State School pools were owned by the State Government, which was responsible for maintaining and managing the facilities.

“Council is assisting the Department of Education by providing contacts for private operators, who may be able to assist in managing the facilities outside of school hours for community use,” the spokesperson said. sonia@gcnews.com.au

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By Sonia Isaacs LOCAL growers are calling on households to support the industry by carving a pineapple this Halloween.

The call for support follows a horror 2022/23 season that saw millions of tonnes of crops go to waste after early flowering caused by extreme wet weather.

The early ripening saw an unprecedented surplus of undersized and unprofitable fruit, followed by extreme prices caused by a lack of supply.

Tropical Pines general manager, Anthony Dobson, said the industry was still in recovery mode.

“We should be back to 100 per cent by around April 2024,” he said.

“The flowering event was an unheard of natural occurrence and really knocked the industry around, and our growers have been doing it tough.

“In March this year we fell into a massive hole where we had only around 20 per cent of our normal supply.

“It was like someone had just

turned the tap off – we went from a massive amount of fruit to almost no fruit and we are just starting to normalise now.”

While it is estimated that Australia produces less than 1 per cent of the world’s fresh pineapple, the local industry supplies almost the entire domestic market.

Local growers said they had been attempting to parry away a barrage of hits from COVID-19 to extreme weather and increased production costs and supply chain issues.

Australian Pineapples Committee representative and fourth generation Beerwah farmer, Ben Stokes, explained that local growers were forced to harvest half their annual yield in an impossible threeweek window last year.

“We essentially made no money during this bad period,” he said.

“However, we are just coming back into normality. It was definitely a poor start to the year which was then followed by unprecedented high pricing due

to lack of stock which would have turned people off.

“Prices are now stabilising and our Beerwah pineapple growers, Roy and Ben Stokes. challenge now will be to get He said he was relieved to see consumers back.” the industry get back on its feet.

He said while a natural flowering “We’re just getting back on track occurred every year, as far as he now,” he said. knew, it had never occurred on “We lost a lot of fruit over the such a massive and financially year that was destined for market devastating scale, forcing some and over 100 tonnes we just had to local growers to re-evaluate their send as juice. We lost close to $1 futures. He added that despite million just on our farms and there around 30-35 million pineapples would have been massive losses entering the market, consumption across the board for all growers in rates were still relatively low, and our region. industry advocates were doing “Hopefully we can now look all they could to boost retail forward to moving on,” he said. confidence and consumption.

To help support growers, the Ken Fullerton said his family had industry is rolling out its Spooky been growing pineapples in the Pines initiative.

Glasshouse region for 100 years The promotion presents an and said the last year had been uniquely ‘Aussie’ take on the devastating for local producers, Halloween tradition by encouraging with the losses “heartbreaking to families to pick a pineapple instead see”. of a pumpkin to carve this year.

A boost in sales this October would be a huge help to local growers who have been hit by several years of adverse and unprecedented extreme weather events, drastically affecting their crops.

Anthony Dobson, from Tropical Pines, said the challenges over the past few years had collectively put a strain on the industry, with many growers only just starting to come out of financial hardship now.

“We are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with normal supply due to return in October, just in time for Halloween. We’ve seen a great take up of our Spooky Pines promotion over the past few years and we’re thrilled with all the community support for this Aussie Halloween tradition,” he said. sonia@gcnews.com.au

A ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween event

By Sonia Isaacs IF YOU want to try something a little bit different for Halloween this year, why not get your thrills and chills at Landsborough Museum’s special ‘spooktacular’ all-ages event?

On Tuesday October 31 from 3:30pm-6:30pm, children (and adults) are being dared to ‘trick or treat’ their way through the museum with a range of ghoulish games and awesome activities.

Organised by members of The Landsborough and District Historical Society with support from museum officers, the free afternoon event will feature some frightfully good fun.

Museum officer, Hayley Rowan,

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“By starting out at the early time of 3:30pm, we are encouraging families to come in and get their face painted and then walk through the museum which will be decorated specially in a Halloween theme for the night,” she said.

“Children (and adults) will be able to make a treat box and participate in ‘trick or treat’ around the museum with a cool range of games and activities including Pumpkin Bean Bag and Witches Hat

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AS World Polio Day approaches on 24 October 2023, International Director of the Rotary Club of Maleny, Greg Williams, says that Rotary members around the world are gearing up to raise awareness of polio, recognise our progress in the fight to end polio and raise funds for its worldwide eradication.

“Polio was once one of the most feared diseases globally. A highly infectious disease with no cure, polio spread rapidly through communities and left devastation in its wake,” Greg said.

“Prior to 1988, when the Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched, polio killed thousands of children and paralysed hundreds of thousands each year in over 125 countries.

“But over the past 35 years, the GPEI has made great strides to reduce polio cases by 99.9 per cent worldwide, and as of 2023, Wild poliovirus type 1 transmission

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GLASSHOUSE District Little Athletics centre has been given a funding boost ahead of the 2023/24 season thanks to the latest round of grants from the Coles Little Athletics Community Fund.

The Little Athletics centre based at Skippy Park, Landsborough will now receive more than $1,100 to buy a modified athletics kit including practice discuses, foam javelins and a jumping mat

By Sonia Isaacs CENTRALISED communication including the need for a local disaster-related Facebook page, were key points raised at a recent disaster network meeting.

The Glasshouse Country Disaster Management Network (GCDMN) held a post-bushfire debrief attended by 30 representatives of local halls, community groups and emergency service agencies earlier this month.

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to support its aspiring young athletes.

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Community awards open for nominations

THE first annual Caloundra Community Awards hosted by Jason Hunt MP will be held at the Queensland Air Museum from 11am-2pm, celebrating our Caloundra and Hinterland Community Groups and Clubs.

The Glasshouse Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Beerwah QCWA, Festuri and Silver Fox Initiative are just some of the hinterland groups nominated for the awards, which will be held on November 25.

Voting is open until November 2, where you can vote for your favourite groups in each of these 10 categories: Women’s Group of the Year Business Networking Group of the Year Senior’s Group of the Year Veteran’s Group of the Year Multicultural Group of the Year Environmental Group of the Year Arts Group of the Year P&C Group of the Year Sports Club of the Year Community Service & Support Club of the Year “Our local Community Groups and Clubs are the backbone of the Caloundra and Hinterland Community which is why I’m proud to announce the first annual Caloundra Community Awards. I look forward to celebrating with you all,” Mr Hunt said You can vote now by going to: jasonhuntmp.com/community/ caloundra-community-awards/

Update with Tamara Hazelden Chamber President OUR Glasshouse Country Chamber has had a very busy month. We had a very successful ‘Business After Hours’ event with guest key note speaker Nathan Schokker from Safe Company discussing an eco friendly business card solution to our local business’.

We were fortunate to have a successful Glass House Country farm trail with a grant provided

by FAN Food and Agriculture Network. We look forward to collating all of the feedback in preparation for next years event.

Congratulations to all of the local producers and volunteers for making it such a successful event.

Our main focus is to represent and showcase our region’s business community, we have consistently grown the Glass House Country Chamber and are regularly welcoming new business members and ongoing ‘Business

After Hours, Before Hours and Women In Biz’ events.

Our future planning sub committee has been meeting every month to ensure relevant updates are provided to our members when it comes to development across the region.

And finally, we look forward to welcoming you to our next event coming up on Tuesday October 24 at 5:30pm at The Local Beerwah.

With business development being a crucial part of our community and local business, it is very timely that we welcome our guest speaker, Angie from Tafe Qld to congratulate the graduates of the mid year course and also welcome Judy from Glass House Country Tours to chat about the Christmas Shopping Tour in the area. Please check the website for details. We look forward to seeing you there!

Till next time, have a great month.

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By Sasha Scullion PREPARE for an otherworldly experience as ‘Conversations with Spirits’ arrives in Maleny, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the supernatural.

Starting on Friday October 27, the event will feature live mediumship sessions and private readings, promising participants an enlightening and deeply emotional encounter.

Celebrated fifth-generation evidential medium, Chantal (pictured), is one of the experienced psychic mediums headlining the event.

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High fives at Beerwah Beerwah State High annual awards night celebrates achievements

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LAST Wednesday night saw over 270 Beerwah students receiving awards for their academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship achievements at their annual awards evening. The night was well attended with families and special guests enjoying the dynamic dance performances, concert band rendition of ‘Highlights’ from Moana and a enthusiastic rendition of the school song to end the event. A record nine students received the coveted Pinnacle awards having achieved academic success for the last six years. Principal, Mrs Lyn Thomas, said she couldn’t have been more proud of all award recipients and the evening

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Celebrating life of community dynamo Maleny remembers incredible contribution of Gail Denver

By Mitch Gaynor MALENY has celebrated the legacy of community dynamo, Gail Denver.

About 200 people attended the Maleny District Sports and Recreation Club on Saturday, October 21, under clear blue skies as family, friends and community marked the life of Gail who passed away on September 30, aged 67.

From her unwavering commitment to friends, family and community, the successful impersonation of an Ashes cricket wife, her pathological fear of horror movies and the

time she accidentally ran over her Nanna, her life was full with love and adventure, the service heard.

“My sister loved life,” Gail’s brother, Simon Denver, said.

“She sucked the marrow from the bones of life. She loved it.”

Nieces, Isis and Rhiannon, said they remembered their aunt - fondly remembered as Gaggles, Gags, Miss G or Gailey – as having an unquenchable drive to care for those around her.

“We can confidently say Gail was the heart of our family and no words will ever give her life, love and warmth enough credit,” they said.

“She laughed at the little things and big things and laughed Jim Cossins, Gail and Tommy at the hard

things and even laughed and smiled at the things that would break a normal human.

They recalled out adventures and stories followed Gail wherever she went, including the time she received her first driver’s license, but hadn’t quite mastered the art of driving a large 4WD. “She accidentally backed over her Nanna but then couldn’t quite work out where the ‘Gail! Gail!

You’ve run me over!’ was coming from,” the girls said. Nanna was okay.

They also told of Gail’s optimism in the face of adversity.

“Many of you would know she beat cancer before - not once but twice.

“This time around had a different outcome but she simply said: ‘Well beating the first one gave me 30 fabulous years, and it gave me Tommy’.

“While they say you can’t share grief, you can share love.”

Some of Gail’s quirks included a deep fear of horror movies and Simon recalled a day he came to visit and found her screaming behind four pillows while watching the television.

“She was watching Ghostbusters,” he said.

While speaking about Gail’s community achievements, friend and colleague, Max Whitten, told of the time Gail and Simon bluffed their way into the member’s pavilion at the Gabba for the 1988 Ashes. Gail posed as the wife of English fast bowler Graham Dilley in order to achieve their ruse.

“Somehow, Gail did manage to pull it off.

With brother Simon in toe, Simon posturing as a journalist from the Yorkshire Post, together

there they were, sipping ‘gin and tonics and munching cucumber sandwiches’, away from the hoi polloi, admiring her husband bag five wickets,” Max explained.

“The Gabba caper give us a glimpse of the cheeky, adventurous, fun-loving Gail. Gail was always fun to be with. You looked forward to an event, if you knew Gail would be there.”

Gail was born in Hull, England but lived in

Maleny for over 40 years.

In that time she was instrumental in the creation of new community groups and the support of many others.

The creation of Friends of Pattemore House was one such organisation, which is now a rich celebration of the town’s heritage.

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Maleny Players, Maleny Junior Cricket, the Maleny Show Society (where she was a beef steward for over 30 years), Maleny Australia Day Expo and the Maleny Selectors Green committee.

Gail was an influential participant in the Precinct Advisory Group – established in 2008 – which resulted in the Precinct Masterplan providing space for the MDSRC. Her dedication to the community was also clear in the production of the weekly MDSRC newsletter.

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In March, Zonta recognised Gail’s extensive contribution to the community by awarding her the Zonta Club of Blackall Ranges 2023 Woman of Achievement.

Max also described Gail as a true community leader.

“Without a shadow of doubt, Gail was a combination of a leader who we loved and the leaders who empowers a team without fanfare,” he said.

Sally Mallet, Carolyn Williams, Debbie Thorne and Gail

“Gail had a unique ability to make each of us feel special, important and relevant. Gail’s rapport with each of us was so positive and embracing.”

“All of us here together today are part of Gail’s extended family.”

Max said her drive and dedication to the preservation of the region’s heritage was second to none and shone brightest with Friends of Pattemore House.

“Gail was convinced if we understood the past, it would enrich the present and position us better to face the future,” Max said, adding her persistence to preserve Pattemore House was not without its challenges.

“It so happened that another group coveted the heritage-listed house as a solution to their lack of a home base,” he said.

“This posed a serious threat to the survival of the homestead as a unique reminder of Maleny’s early days. A small team, mainly Sue Carbery, Gail, and Penny (Edwards),

mounted a campaign which promptly torpedoed this early threat.

“They may be called “The Friends” but you meddle with Bomber Command at your peril!

“And the results are there to see – professional and informative displays about early Maleny.”

Max said there were many projects either completed or underway “that bear the imprint of the vision and creativity, positivity and boundless energy of Gail”.

“I’m sure there would be unfinished business for Gail had she lived to 100,” he said.“But like Mozart, who achieved so much in his short life yet left a legacy that was immortal. Gail has made a lasting contribution to the wellbeing of her community by her lifetime of community service.

“We have lost a sister and a dear friend. But we can secure Gail’s legacy by emulating her example and actively supporting one of the many causes dear to Gail’s heart and soul.”

For the love of a good life

She accidentally backed over her Nanna but then couldn’t quite work out where the ‘Gail!

Gail! You’ve run me over!’ was coming from.

She hated horror movies - she was so scared of them. I went over one day and she was hiding behind four pillows screaming. She was in her 30s. She was watching Ghostbusters.

My sister loved life. She sucked the marrow from the bones of life.

Gail had a unique ability to make each of us feel special, important and relevant.

Gail was convinced if we understood the past, it would enrich the present and position us better to face the future.

My Gail The night of your birth was shaken by a tremendous storm.

And as the world trembled at its power, the chosen name was forgotten and changed, to the one spelled out by the elements.

Changed from the dignified Elizabeth, to Gail.

Gail the storm.

My darling mercurial Gail.

Thankyou my beautiful daughter for sharing your 67 years with me.

You offered me unconditional love so generously given from an open heart.

An unshakeable belief that we could take on the world and sometimes we did.

You’ve gone from this world, but you’re still with me; a pure and strong presence giving me comfort.

Goodbye my precious child; my first born.

We had a very special relationship.

Goodbye my Gail.

Jo Denver

Gail’s sequence of securing her preferred outcomes was first logic and rational argument, then if that failed emotional eloquence was bought to bare, then if that failed and she was dealing with some boofhead, then quite unashamedly the dimples came into play and invariably, as Gail bragged, success was secured.”

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FIND out what you can do, and what you should know at this special FREE event at the Arts & Ecology Centre in the Botanic Gardens, 2pm-3:30pm on Thursday, November 2.

The Friends of Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens have organised a special program that will discuss activities, plants and places that help our Sunshine Coast Biosphere become more sustainable and diverse.

Three speakers will put a spotlight on our Sunshine Coast Biosphere through improving our backyards and Botanic Gardens, as well as streets and parks.

Guests will then be able to participate in a discussion session and meet experts and like-minded citizens over a conversational Afternoon Tea.

In ‘The Backyard Series’, Liz Capelin, SCC, will describe the role of these practical workshops in helping locals learn about local flora and create sustainable, biodiverse gardens for the future.

‘Greening our Suburbs’ with Jason McDowall, SCC, will explain how council approaches the challenges of selecting species for street trees and parks in an age of climate change.

‘How Regional Botanic Gardens contribute to the worldwide botanical scene’ will explain the importance of botanic gardens for education and science, as well as recreation at our local level, presented by Dr Nita C Lester, consulting botanist, botanical artist and publisher. Please register by email to help catering and planning: friendsofMRBBG@gmail.com .

Seniors whale watch at Rainbow Sing your

By Margaret Martin January 17, 2024; Busy Needles on Thursday January 18; and ‘Drop In’ heart out in MALENY Seniors recently on Friday January 19. enjoyed a bus trip to Rainbow Glasshouse Our monthly general meeting Beach.

We all kept a lookout for whales, but unfortunately to no avail!. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the surf club, with a free ice cream.

We travelled back to Maleny via the Mary Valley noticing how dry the area is.

This was the last bus trip for the club for the year, but more are in the pipeline for next year as well as joining Glasshouse Seniors for their trips.

Maleny Seniors will finish for the year in mid December, then restart with Indoor Bowls on Wednesday

will be on Monday January 22.

All activities start around 9am with morning tea included at a cost of $5 for the morning.

Maleny Seniors are very appreciative of all of the stories and photos that are included in the Glasshouse Country & Maleny News during the year and we wish all the staff a Merry Christmas and all the best for the coming year.

Anyone interested in joining Maleny Seniors can contact Margaret on 5494 2621 or 0419 179 516.

How to avoid online scams PLEASE come and join us how to recognise and avoid scams. at the Glass House Mountains All are welcome to attend on Neighbourhood Centre, for an Wednesday November 8 between informative session about how 9:30am - 12:30pm at our Centre to avoid being on Ryan Street scammed in this (Opposite the Post technical world we Office). Please live in. book by phone (07 Martin Kavanagh, 5438 7000) or email Manager of BOQ admin@ghmnc.com.

Beerwah, will be our Tea, coffee & guest speaker and biscuits will be will discuss the everserved. A gold coin present issues we donation would be are all facing about Martin Kavanagh greatly appreciated.

A NEW singing group has begun for people of all ages. The PAC Singers perform around the coast, bringing entertainment to the community.

The benefits of singing are well known, so if you’re able to hold a tune, this group could be for you.

There is no requirement to read music and you don’t have to have experience.

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Rehearsals occur in the Glass House Mountains on a weekly basis (varying between Tuesday/ Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday afternoon/early evening) so feel free to contact Petra (music teacher) on 0490 957 265 or via petra@threequartertime.com.au to sign up or find out more.

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16 | OCTOBER 24, 2023 Voice wasted

WELL, it seems that the majority of Australians have spoken and the message from Albanese about creating a voice for Australia’s Aboriginal people, without giving anyone any details of what was to change in the Constitution to achieve his plan has failed to garner the support required.

In other words “TRUST ME” without the facts has not been received well.

I guess Australians have been burnt too many times over the years, particularly in recent times by lying, conniving politicians who asked the people to trust them then stabbed them in the back afterwards.

Now who will pay for the $360 million in waste that this Voice exercise has cost.

I guess its us the tax payer, as Albanese and his generals move onto their next agenda, the signing away of our autonomy to the WHO in the secret pandemic treaty that his minions are working on behind our backs. Yes, that right behind our backs at this very moment.

Another case for TRUST ME again.

Shane Daly Peachester

No night out with trains

AS a strong advocate for our public transport system can I just add my frustration at the limited options available to Hinterland residents wanting to head out or return from our nearest ‘big city’ Brisbane in the evenings - and especially on the weekends.

While I’m sure many would be happy to be tucked up snuggly in bed - some of us are still keen to visit ‘the big smoke’ to catch a late night show, dinner or visit friends and return home.

Unfortunately TMR must believe us ‘country folk’ don’t venture out much past dark as the last train back on the weekends from

Brisbane leaves Central around 8.30pm.

All good if you don’t want to watch the end of your QPAC show or theatre performance or want to leave well before your evening out with friends starts to even remotely kick off.

Surely in this day and age a better late night transport service should be offered to us here on the Sunshine Coast?

Isabel Smyth Beerwah

Need to know basis

AFTER reading your article on the Festuri Festival in Beerwah, I was keen to go along to support it but, when I went to the website for the “Free” tickets I was asked for the names, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers age and sex of all those attending.

If I had wanted to enter the raffles they would have had my credit card details as well.

Of course there is the “very fine print” hidden on the page to say that they will monetise my information by on selling to other companies.

This is always nicely packaged by saying words to the effect that it is only to subsidiaries and companies with commercial arrangements, but in reality it is anyone who pays them.

In this age of identity theft and privacy breaches when we are told to be vigilant about how much information we share with companies, just how much does a ticketing company need for a free ticket.

What are their security procedures to protect that information and how long do they keep it.

Needless to say I will not be going to Festuri or anything else that is organised this way.

When will this organised theft of private information stop.

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Post referendum consideration Contributed by Jacinta Foale POST referendum I’m one of the 6 million people who voted YES in the recent referendum. Sadly, many more Australians voted no.

I cannot fathom what from the no campaign appealed to so many no voters.

The plea from the Uluru Statement from the Heart became politicised as soon as Anthony Albanese decided to trust the Indigenous people who put it forward and support them.

In my conversations with people over the last 12 months, the emphasis fell away from that Statement itself, and the people who put it forward, onto the opinions of politicians, lawyers and journalists who were not present in either the years of collaborative consultation or the final consultation at the big red rock in Central Australia.

These are the people who have caused the doubt and division in our response to the wishes of Indigenous people.

I have to accept the no result, and while I’m tempted to put it down to racism, I won’t because I believe that it’s more due to a lack of education.

In primary school I learned all about the white explorers heroically crossing the Australian desert.

I wish we all knew more about those kind Indigenous people who supported those ill prepared white fellas to find the water that kept them alive for their journey, that ultimately paved the way for the white cattle and mining industries that now destroy their land. Our land.

I believe that Shadow minister for Indigenous affairs

Jacinta Price, having claimed that colonisation was good for Indigenous people because it’s given them running water, would have perished if it was she who was trying to cross the desert at that time.

Her glaring lack of knowledge as to how Indigenous people survived for 65,000 years without a tap indicates that she’s never lived “on country”, and this in combination with the fact that at the 2022 Federal election the

Adding insult to injury is Price and her no companions deeply misinformed idea that intergenerational trauma is not really a thing - strong evidence that she has spent very little time in remote communities, and alarmingly, knows very little about what the health services that operate in Central and other parts of Australia are dealing with.

Since the no result, she has emphasised how offended she is that people are accusing

percentage of Indigenous people who voted for her was 28.1 per cent.

Indigenous Labor woman Malandirri McCarthy, elected for the third time back into parliament, received 50.4 per cent of that vote.

(Fact check if you like: data provided by William Bowe, a Poll Bludger analyst who looked at “NT first preferences by polling place” vote for “Remote Mobile Teams”).

Analysis of the Indigenous vote this week since the referendum also indicates minimal support for Price’s assimilationist ideas.

Despite claims that YES didn’t receive the majority Indigenous vote, indeed it did.

her of misinformation and disinformation.

Politically savvy enough to know that she’s got to come out ahead of what’s true about her and her campaigning.

Indigenous Health Workers, not politicians like Price, are the magnificent people whose long, hard, complicated working experience and advice offers ongoing generous support to all Australians to mature into a country we can all be proud of.

We need to listen to those who are on the ground in communities every day upholding the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, especially children.

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I want my five days off to grieve as well THERE was very nearly going to be a big hole where this column normally goes this week.

That was because I’d told the boss I needed five days (paid) leave to mourn the Voice verdict.

Turns out it’s only for public servants. Five days paid leave to deal with the well-flagged outcome of a referendum.

I remember being pretty upset over the results of the daylight savings referendum - I would have

accepted an hour’s extra paid leave at the time. But I digress.

The reason Queensland public servants get something the rest of us can only dream of, is to ensure the continuation of psychologically and culturally safe workplaces.

My social and emotional wellbeing was more frayed by the level of debate, not so much the outcome. Regardless I’m stuck writing this column to make a

crust. It reminds me of all the extra leave that teachers got for having to teach during Covid. I’m crying crocodile tears.

HALLO, GOODBYE What is Australia’s growing obsession with Halloween. Our transformation to full-blown MAGA-worshipping Americans is just about complete going by the insane number of houses done up to celebrate some dark I don’t know what exactly. Any carved

pumpkins here have about a day before they start collapsing into a fly-blown soggy funk.

TOO SOON On the subject of decorations, Maleny has jumped the gun with street Christmas decorations in October.

It looks pretty and they should make me happy, but instead I feel like ripping them down until the official start date, which everyone knows is the first Wednesday after

K N CR A oc the Cr the Melbourne Cup. Anyone else notice the roadworks on Bruce Highway heading towards Steve Irwin Way are nearing completion?

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Schumacher shows men suffer Vaping not worth it from breast cancer too WHEN Ross Schumacher lost his mother to breast cancer 30 years ago, he had no idea that one day he would be fighting the same disease.

Mr Schumacher is one of more than 200 Australian men who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year – a diagnosis most men never imagine they could receive and he is speaking out during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to warn men that they too are at risk from a cancer which kills 3200 Australians a year.

The 63-year-old underwent surgery at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane earlier this month and began chemotherapy treatment this week.

The freelance TV cameraman had just returned to Brisbane from filming an overseas golf tournament last month when he realised something was wrong.

“I was just relaxing on the couch at home when I found a lump on my chest, just beside my right nipple,” he said.

“I’d had a few cysts before, but this seemed very different, very hard. Straightaway my wife, who’s a nurse, said ‘You are seeing a GP tomorrow.’”

Following an urgent scan and biopsy, an anxious Mr Schumacher returned to his GP.

“My GP told me that the biopsy had shown breast cancer. I said ‘So male breast cancer is a thing?’ and she replied ‘Absolutely – one in a 100 cases are male’,” he said.

As well as losing his mother to breast cancer, Mr Schumacher successfully beat prostate cancer five years ago.

The eldest of his two sons battled testicular cancer as a teenager and his youngest son also survived a brain tumour as a child after being diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1.

“I was obviously surprised to find out I have breast cancer, but I’ve been exposed to cancer several times before,” he said.

“This is just another type of cancer and it can happen to anyone, even though it’s rare for men.

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“Some people say there’s a stigma for men, but that’s not true. Everyone has been very empathetic to me and there’s no need to be secretive about this – it’s totally the opposite.

“Men need to hear that breast cancer can affect them too. They need to look out for lumps and to get their skin checked every year.”

Mr Schumacher was referred to breast cancer specialist Dr Ben Lancashire at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane for surgery to remove the cancerous growth.

Mater is Queensland’s leading centre for breast cancer treatment and research, with one in every four of the state’s breast cancer patients treated at Mater facilities across South-East Queensland, Townsville, Mackay and Rockhampton.

“Breast cancer is very rare in men – I usually see only one man each year out of hundreds of patients,” Dr Lancashire said.

“The treatment of male breast cancer is the same as for women – surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy – and the survival rates are much the same too.

“There’s a lot of awareness of prostate and bowel cancer among men, but not breast cancer, so it can be a real shock for those patients.”

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Colour and culture lights us up THE world came to Beerwah on Saturday (Oct 21) as hundreds of people descended on the Beerwah Sportsground for the annual Festuri Multicultural Music and Dance Festival.

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Miles of support LOCAL artist, Michele Retschlag launched her art exhibition, Miles of Moments, on October 21, with 25 per cent of the proceeds to go to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre.

The exhibition will

continue until November 8, and is being hosted at Michele’s home studio, where it will feature watercolour paintings inspired by her travels across Australia.

She is donating proceeds to the local

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neighbourhood centre as she is motivated by her concern for the homeless and underprivileged.

Miles of Moments will show at 3 Obi Lane, North Maleny, from 10am-4pm daily.

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The Sun and Mercury, joining Mars in your deepwater sign, announce that this is your annual high season for…well, just about anything. You’re absolutely in your element this week, and if anyone knows how to maintain an air of mystery that keeps people wanting more, it’s your Scorpionic self.

Yes, there could be surprise revelations this week which nobody expected. Your personal pressure test will be remaining open-minded, stretchybendy flexible and negotiable in situations where no-one’s willing to give an inch, or to offer information which would help.

Trying... but do your best.

It’s been observed by energy experts that what we resist persists, something we all know is annoyingly so. So if this week brings a replay of an all-too-familiar scenario, rather than adopting defense mode, try relaxing into a more receptive attitude and negotiable approach. Can’t hurt - might work.

Fiery Mars in a fixed sign like your own is known to generate no mean amount of steam heat. If this week brings issues to a crescendo, stay in observer role and let dramas play out. Approach protagonists again once the air clears and smoke stops pouring out of their nose.

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If that financial situation you were hoping would magically go away by itself shows no sign of dissipating, get pro advice if needed, and know that the best way to address this is one step at a time. This week’s celestial energy supports your patience and persistence levels.

Rocking the boat isn’t Pisces’ usual style, because you already know from past experience how that can cause way more than a gentle wave. As this week waters the lawns of your emotional landscape, trust that doors will open and the way forward will become clear. Be alert for clues...

When your planet ruler and communication principal Mercury slides into secretive mode, it’s best to strengthen your passwords and keep confidential information under wraps for the time being. If your trust alarm goes off, listen.

Put anything that feels sketchy on hold while you conduct due diligence.

Mind master Mercury, your mentor planet moving into the sign of forensic investigation isn’t a time for idle chitchat or superficial small talk.

As communication dives from cheap to deep, this week supports in-depth, honest conversations with yourself, with others or, if necessary, a professional therapist.

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Metamorphic transits like the current one are not one size fits all; everyone navigates them differently.

Some people relish them and flourish; for others they bring a dark night of the soul. Whatever your experience this week, positive planetary support is available, so listen for downloads.

This week requires your being aware of the difference between responding and reacting. Under provocation, step back and assess the best course of action. A calm and considered approach is likely to get more successful results and less blowback than an explosion of Aries temperament.

If you were thinking about relegating something to the toohard basket, think again. This week’s cosmic energy injection from Mars, the happening red planet, converts diffidence to confidence, and suggests that whatever you choose, you’ll receive positive support and possibly even rave reviews.

In astrology, Libra traditionally rules the kidneys, the body’s twin organs of detoxification. This week offers a unique opportunity to delete some old conditioning around conflict management, and the possibility of handling certain behaviour patterns differently. Your personal balancing act? Between discipline and experimentation.

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Canvasing the Coast Art exhibition at Vianta Arts Beerwah

NICOLE Burr is a Sunshine Coast local creative who has never thought of art as a career, but as a passion and an escape from normality and the busyness that surrounds us. When she did return to work after raising a family, she

was lucky to work in hands-on, creative areas like planting and harvesting bulbs in a greenhouse, catering for small functions, and working with children doing all sorts of creative activities.

Now that she can dedicate

more time to her passion, which is art, she is seeking intimate, local outlets to exhibit and show her paintings.

Nicole previously completed studies in photography and has attended many workshops in

perspective drawing, watercolour and oil techniques, but always makes a determined effort not to work to a formula or a particular theme. Because of this choice, she produces quite an eclectic mix of paintings and sketches.

Nicole is eager to work with local businesses in the wider Sunshine Coast region who are seeking to bring some light and happiness to their shopfront by displaying her work.

“I hope people will enjoy feeling relaxed and at home while socialising with my art on the walls and be reminded of their own happy memories,” she said.

From Monday 30 October until Sunday 7 January 2024: Sunshine Coast-based artist Nicole Burr will

be showing her work in a relaxed café setting at Vianta Arts, 70 Simpson Street, Beerwah.

You can view more of Nicole’s work on Instagram at @nicole.paintingaday and at www.nicoleburrartist.weebly.com

The birds have flown to a new nesting place CELEBRATING its new partnership with Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery, in the busy hub of commercial activity in Minyama, the Holmes Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Bird Art 2023 presents its stunning exhibition of 40 of the best wildlife artists from across Australia.

In its 7th year, the Holmes Art Prize—a major national art prize, is sponsored

annually by Sunshine Coast dermatologist, Dr Gary Holmes and his wife, Dr Margaret Anderso.

Victoria-based, internationally acclaimed wildlife artist of over 40 years, Steve Morvell, is the competition’s judge who will decide the ‘Best in Show’ accolade.

The Best in Show winner will win $15,000, along with four awards of excellence, with each winning $1000

each.

The winners will be announced at the official opening on Friday 27 October by the judge.

During the exhibition, visitors are invited to vote for the $1000 People’s Choice award with voting forms are available at the exhibition or via the Holmes Art Prize Facebook page.

There are a staggering 19 of the 40 finalists from Queensland, 10 of whom are

locally based Sunshine Coast artists.

The exhibition is open seven days a week from Friday 27 October to Friday 24 November at the Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery, Nicklin Way, Minyama 4551. Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.

Sunday 10am to 2pm. https://www.facebook. com/The-Holmes-PrizeFor-Realistic-AustralianBird-Art-1065007380246108 Abundance

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Healing and Redemption with Father Francis Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

stretching from today, back into the bible’s Old Testament recording the war between Israelites and the Philistines.

The bible’s stories of conflict gather up the patterns of human conflict.

Christian faith reads them with the hope of drawing out of these tragedies, patterns and blueprints which we can apply more broadly to, say, addressing our internal resistances or external temptations.

The current terror and wonton destruction on display seem to betray the internal resistances and temptations that remain unresolved on both sides of the divide.

Let us pray that at this moment, that the scriptures will be a catalyst for peace and reconciliation in the Middle East.

May the distresses and horrors captured in the psalms stir all hearts to self-reflection and compassion, especially in the continent which gave birth to them.

I have noticed Christmas trees decorating street laps in Maleny recently: as we ease into the Advent season, let us pray for the people on whose land, our Saviour was born, lived, ministered, died and resurrected. Warm blessings.

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Contributed by Janet Kitchin Glasshouse Country View Club had their October lunch meeting this week. Mitch from the paper joined us and gave a very interesting talk about his career and the paper. Thank you Mitch.

Our November outing will be on November 1 when we will meet at 10am at Vianta Expresso and Wine Bar in Beerwah for morning tea.

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

Our club currently supports four 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 Lynda with Mitch from GC&M News www.view.org.au or facebook.

TULE doing death differently Contributed by Fleur Adamson

TYING Up Loose Ends (TULE) is creating a space for entertainment and conversations with the event “You Can Ask That” - Doing Death differently.

Each year we have entertained the community with Music, Poetry, Song and collaboration.

The last event for 2023 includes an awardwinning documentary exploring end-of-life care and how it is transforming the lives of Australians across the country, depicting real life stories of individuals and families who face challenges relating to death and end of life care.

This creates an emotional journey for the viewers, as it will change the way you think about the last chapter of life.

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Additionally, Maleny Players member, Ross Hurwood, will present a short skit highlighting another illustration of “Life’s Challenges”.

After a cuppa and conversation, TULE will introduce the groups new focus for 2024, which involves “Exploring Grief in the context of aging for both young and old individuals.

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IN 2015, I had the chance to visit Israel and Palestine as a pilgrim. I was appalled then, as most visitors are at the way the Palestinians were suppressed constantly.

The tension between the two cultures occasionally boiled over into violence. One such occasion was just after we had left the “Jaffa Gate” on the 23rd of December.

We heard on the news that day, that, after we had departed, two Palestinian men had gone on a stabbing rampage at the site.

The commotion killed some and injured others. On Christmas day then, it was announced that, in retaliation, the Israeli military received orders to tear down the men’s homes – a standard policy of theirs.

It seems the policy continues as there are no shortage of homes being destroyed in Gaza at present.

War begat war then and war continues to beget war.

Perhaps it was because of this reality, that Jesus advised us to turn the other cheek Not in order to be annihilated, but to dare to contain violence and respond in measured and proactive ways.

The other day, the world stood gasping at the terror raining upon innocent Israelis, now we stand gasping watching terror reign upon innocent Palestinians.

The complexities and the no-going-backs of the present situation only highlight the importance of getting right the first response to the first punch thrown.

That incident at the Jaffa gate and the current war is emblematic of a war

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Orange Sky Laundry service When: Every Tuesday and Thursday in October, 9am-12pm Where: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Info: People who don’t have access to a washing machine, or their washing machine is broken are welcome to visit the Orange Sky Laundry Team at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. See you Tuesday or Thursday...... We can even make you a cup of tea!

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Three Act Night

When: Tuesday October 24, 6.30 - 9.30pm Where: Beerwah Hotel, 53 Beerwah Parade Info: Glasshouse Musos host a three act night on the fourth Tuesday of each month. www.facebook.com/groups/

David Marr in Conversation

When: Tuesday October 24 from 6pm Where: Maleny Community Centre Info: David Marr and Mirandi Riwoe will join Steven Lang in conversation at Maleny’s upcoming Outspoken event.

Tickets start at $18 for students and $25 for adults. www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1113188

OCTOBER 25 Allure of the Beach screening

When: Wednesday October 25, 9.30-10.30am Where: Landsborough Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough Info: Allure of the Beach captures recounts from key identities about beach culture on the Sunshine Coast. Guest speaker is Michael McCarron, the film’s producer.

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OCTOBER 27-28 Family History Research Course

When: Friday, October 27 and Saturday October 28, Check website for time Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club Precinct Info: These training sessions break down the task of where to begin and where to find those answers. A nominal fee will cover course notes, refreshments, and lunch on day one. Book caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au

OCTOBER 28

Anthology of Poetry

When: Saturday October 28, 10am Where: Rosetta Books, 30 Maple St, Maleny Info: Former Landsborough resident Tom Stodulka AM will be presenting his fourth anthology of poetry, ‘Life Is …’.

For more information go to www.tomstodulkaauthor.com.

Mapleton Country Market

When: Saturday October 28, 8am12pm Where: Mapleton School Carpark 24 Flaxton Drive, Mapleton Info: Come up to the hinterland for a bit of rest and relaxation. Check out the many different stalls to shop at.

River School Spring Fair

When: Saturday October 28, 10am to 2pm Where: 251 Bridge Creek Road, Maleny Info: Enjoy live music and entertainment, a scrumptious range of food and drink options, and family-friendly activities set amidst the beautiful River School surroundings.

OCTOBER 28-29 The Shake-speare Project

When: Saturday, October 28 and Sunday October 29, 2pm and 7pm Where: The Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds Info: The Maleny Players next production will be ‘The Shakespeare Project’ written and directed by local playwright Andrew Robjohns. Tickets $30 or $25 for groups bookings of 10 or more can be purchased from www.malenyplayers.com www.trybooking.com/CLJPU or cash sales from Maleny Art Direct

UNTIL OCTOBER 29 Evoke Modern Studio Artists

When: Open 7 days: Monday to Sunday 6.30​am to 4pm Where: Vianta Arts, 70 Simpson St, Beerwah Info: This exhibition reflects the works by six Sunshine Coast artists. Cheryl McGannon, Michelle Mann, Lyn McBain, Corol White, Alyssa McBain and Fiona Lynch.

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OCTOBER 29

Sunshine Coast Country Music Club

When: Sunday October 29, 12pm Where: 24 Steggalls Rd., Yandina Info: Put fun into sunshine. Relax in foot tappin’ style in a family friendly atmosphere. Walk ups and line dancers are always welcome.

Raffles, door prizes, BYO lunch, free tea and coffee. Admission $8.

Phone 0421 484 870.

OCTOBER 31

Trick or Treat at the Museum When: Tuesday October 31, 3.30-6.30pm Where: Landsborough Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough Info: Ghosts and ghouls are coming to the Museum. ‘Trick or Treat’ your way through the museum as the sun goes down.

Free face painting, photo area, games and activities. Free.

Registration not required.

NOVEMBER 1

Make a Heart for All Saints Day

When: Wednesday November 1, 10-11.30am Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 295 Witta Rd, Witta Info: Make a heart in remembrance of a loved one. Free event. All Welcome. Everything provided, a cuppa too. If you are not crafty, someone will help you make a heart. Hearts placed on our picket fence, then brought inside for All Saints Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2

Muzika, Maleny

When: Thursday November 2, 6.30pm Where: Maleny RSL, Lawyer St, Maleny Info: Featuring multi instrumentalist Lee Hardisty, Brian Martin’s Mouth Orchestra. Also, Noel Gardner and Alex Bridge, Holweg with Malcolm and Ruedi and our band to end the evening is Dusk Revival. The food is yummy, the drinks are plentiful.

Entry $10. www.facebook.com/ MuzikaMaleny/

NOVEMBER 4

Drag Bingo

When: Saturday November 4, 6pm Where: Landsborough Cricket Club, Tunnel Ridge Road, Landsborough Info: Bingo with a twist and tuck hosted by Miss Lady Saint Diva and Abril La Trene. $30 to play, prizes to be won. Bookings essential. Contact Casey on 0409 982 578 to book. This is an 18+ event.

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NOVEMBER 11 Mens Shed Open Day

When: Saturday November 4, 8am to 12pm Where: Beerburrum Hall, 7 Anzac Avenue Info: Stall holders are welcome for inside the hall and outside grounds. steering wheel covers, dog treats, scrunchies, plants, jewellery, hand towels, flowers, earrings, dolls, bags, bowls, paintings, pictures and various handmade creations – as well as many more! To book a spot then call Patricia on 0430 433 734 or email beerburrumhallpresident@ gmail.com. this is an all weather event

Mooloolah Night Market

When: Saturday November 4, 3pm-8pm Where: Mooloolah Public Hall.

42 Bray Rd, Mooloolah Valley Info: Fantastic stalls in the Hall and grassed area, food trucks in both the car park and grassed area. Entertainment from Sunshine Coast Acoustic, Face painting, puppet artists walking around and busking in the car park area. A great family event!

NOVEMBER 8

How to avoid scams

When: Wednesday November 8, 9:30am - 12:30pm Where: Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Ryan Street Info: Please join us as Martin Kavanagh, Manager of BOQ Beerwah, discusses the everpresent issues of how to recognise and avoid scams.

To book phone 5438 7000 or email admin@ghmnc.com. Tea, coffee & biscuits will be served, gold coin donation would be appreciated.

NOVEMBER 10-12

Maleny handmade and artisan markets Christmas festival When: November 10-12, Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3pm Where: Main hall at Maleny Community Centre Info: The Maleny handmade and artisan markets will be introducing Maki’s Art to their upcoming Christmas festival. Maki makes and sells unique handmade jewellery. She uses paper, cardboard, string, clay & anything else she can find to make unique and fun arts, crafts and jewellery.

When: Saturday November 11 8:30am Where: 352 Peachester Rd, Beerwah Info: Save the date for the Glasshouse Mens Shed Open Day. With a sausage sizzle stall with cold drinks, a variety of shed made products on offer for sale. There will be a special ceremony for Remembrance Day at 11am.

NOVEMBER 14 Musos – a booked open mic

When: Tuesday November 14, from 6.30pm Where: Beerwah Hotel, Beerwah Parade Info: If you’d like to play, email us (whitickerm@bigpond.com) to book yourself a spot as there is only occasionally room on the board. We have about 12 different acts each night, so plenty of variety for audiences! Free entry, very reasonably priced meals and a bar. www.facebook.com/groups/ musosclub/

NOVEMBER 17 Montville Unwrapped

When: Friday November 17, 4-7pm Where: Top of town, Montville Info: Boutique shopping, Christmas wrapping, Christmas entertainment, Free shuttle from bottom to top of town. Enjoy local cafes and restaurants.

NOVEMBER 19 Live the Life you please

When: Sunday November 19, 1.30-5pm Where: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny Info: TULE (Tying up loose ends) is hosting the screening this movie followed by a conversation with their panel and a skit by Maleny Players. www.trybooking.com/CMOAR

DECEMBER 1 Christmas Carols in the Park

When: Friday December 1, 7pm Where: Tesch Park Maleny Info: The Combined local churches of the range led by The Salvation Army Band invites you to come along to this free event, and enjoy some Christmas Cheer! Please come early and bring your picnic blanket or chair. For information phone 0402 345 477 or email info@cotrmaleny.org

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Contributed by Martine Goedhart 17/20 OCT.N/S 1. 61.94% Tom Major - Jillian Major 2. 58.46% David Hallam - David Hine 3. 55.08% Kathy Seib - Jenny Donovan 4. 54.95% Neville Jordan - Barbara Freeman 5. 42.66% Martine Goedhart - Faye Rogers 6. 38.76% Nell Howie - Bev Sockhill 7. 38.15% Jennifer Hobson - Karen Wilson E/W 1. 57.09% Gabi Rosenberger - Jan Humphreys 2. 56.50% Libby Latimer - Jim Sloane 3. 56.40% Keren Frohloff - Katie Piva 4. 48.76% Marianne Idle - Gwyneth Drane 5. 48.56% Kay Smith - Di Hume 6. 46.03% Graham Nicholson - Miriam Hargreave 7. 45.68% Di Viterale - Gordon Thurlow 8. 40.97% Jackie Collinson - Bill Chessellls N/S 1. 57.81% Tom major - Jillian Major 1. 57.81% Judith Boyd - Ann Slade 3. 52.34% Joan Thurlow - Fred Thurlow 4. 51.82% David Hallam - Barbara Freeman 5. 48.18% Di Hume - Kay Smith 6. 46.61% Nell Howie - Neville Jordan 7. 35.42% Roger Garner - Lea Garner E/W 1. 58.04% Rosalie Stevens - Trish Watts 2. 55.06% Jan Humphreys - Bev Fawcett 3. 54.46% Faye Rogers - Jennifer Hobson 4. 51.79% Jackie Collinson - Di Viterale 5. 47.62% David Hine - Martine Goedhart 6. 45.54% Graham Nicholson - Miriam Hargreave 7. 44.94% Marianne Idle - Bill Chessellls 8. 42.56% Jenny Donovan - Kathy Seib Get in touch with us Tom 0438 761 671 Martine 0403 220 900

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Contributed by Pauline Fraley The Whistlers played at Ballinger against the Meteors. Started with a bit of wind, but turned out to be very nice weather for tennis. We were so close all the way to the last sets with lots of rallies and deuces, good games but unfortunately we lost the last 2 sets.

Score was 30-34 games, 3-5 sets. Team was Brenda Warner, Maree Hooley, Donna Kuskopf and Aki Lepper.

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Maleny Bowls Club

Contributed by Brett Gillis Our annual Oktoberfest Family Come & Try Day held on Saturday 21st October 2023 was a resounding success thanks to our volunteers who made sure visitors had a terrific time. With over 50 children and adults experiencing lawn bowls, most for the very first time, was well above expectations. We had people waiting for a spare rink so that they could participate which was incredible. The complimentary German Sausage BBQ was well received and guests enjoyed our range of German Beers on offer. We hope to receive future visits from those who attended and invite visitors and locals to call in and experience it for themselves throughout the year.

Pictured are about half of the crowd who

attended our Oktoberfest Family Come & Try Day with the children and families having already participated and left the club.

On Monday 23rd October 2023 we held our Monthly Pairs Competition sponsored

by Maleny Hotel. Appearing at the event for the very first time was a team from Kenilworth who joined visitors from Kilcoy, Woodford and Mapleton Bowls Clubs competing against local teams. Follow our Facebook page to see who was victorious on the day.

This coming Thursday 26th October 2023 we will be welcoming another bus load of Holiday Vacations American tourists who will be introduced to our wonderful game.

These visitors who have never seen a bowls green before get to learn about our clubs history and gets hands on experience with an hours worth of barefoot bowls.

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Wallace and Stuart 15 beat David Kerr and Helen 14 on Sunday while, also on Lawn 1 Vince Carbery and Lynette 11 lost to Dianne 15. On lawn 2 Sarah Widin narrowly lost to Donna Manning 14 – 15 and Ken beat Nick 11 – 7.

Play days: Association: Thursday and Sunday.

Please arrive at 2.00 pm for games to be arranged by 2.30 pm. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days.

Ricochet: Tuesday. Please arrive at 8.45 a.m. for games to be arranged by 9.00 a.m.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704 (President)

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Kerry Munster 23 - 13.

Gayle Coppa, Dick Coppa and Viv James def Jos Evans, Margaret Smith and Marilyn Podmore 24 - 16.

Thursday 19.10. 12.30pm Social Bowls.

Winners of the day with 2 wins + a 42 score were Jack Timm and Rodney Sharpe.

R/Up with the highest winning score in either game went to Phil Siggers and David Booth with + 24 in their 1st game.

Lucky draw went to Ron Morris, Jenny Morris and Russ Turner. $30 meat voucher was won by Jack Timm and the $20 cash to Russ Turner

Contributed by Ken Barker RICOCHET took on a very busy look on Tuesday. The game of the day was a doubles game on lawn 1. Ricki Barrett of Caloundra club brought two friends of hers from Tasmania: Claire Bamford and Heather Lovell accomplished association players who wanted a hit at ricochet.

Dianne Horsman teamed up with Heather to execute an entertaining victory over Ricki and Claire 14 – 12. On lawn 2 Stuart Craig and Wallace Roy were no match for Ken Barker and Ted Gardner losing 3 – 7 to carefully considered play.

Association croquet ruled the lawn on Thursday with Helen Andrews and Claire 2 going down to Wendy Raven and Wallace 3.

Peter Goodsir and Lynette Evans were no match for an on-fire Nick Cram. Nick won 26 – 10.

There was was no herd of Harleys parked outside the lawn to photograph when a very civilised OMG (Oldtimers Motorcycle Group) – the Ulysses club whose motto is to “grow old disgracefully”, visited our lawns on Friday. Most came in caravans for the weekend. There was a sausage sizzle with food aplenty as the groups had to be rotated in one-hour slots just to fit the sixty or so people in. It was a great day, full of fun and camaraderie. Haste ye back! The attached photo shows Stuart Craig guiding a

Contributed by David Hayes WEDNESDAY 18.10.23 9.00am Social Annette Capern Steve Cassidy and Rae Farrell def Scott Bedwell, Gwynn O’Sullivan (Visitor) and Di Hume 23 - 14.

Jill Kirchheiner, Jonathon Orr and Gavin Linnan def Seija Munster, Sally Squires and Dennis Hume 23 - 18.

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Dance X’s local state champions

Silver at Tadpoles swim meet BEERWAH’S Masters Swim team had six out of seven swimmers place first, second or third overall at the recent Toowoomba Tadpoles Masters swim meet.

The team placed second overall from club points out of more than 20 mixed gender teams who attended the swim meet on October 8.

Additionally, the Beerwah women placed fourth overall out of 16 women’s teams and the Beerwah men placed 6th overall out of 20 men’s teams.

Each relay team, including the mixed freestyle, mixed medley, women’s freestyle and women’s medley, all placed second.

Swimmers Nardia, Courtney and Dave all placed first overall in their respective divisions.

Kylie placed second overall and Sarah and Cliff placed third overall in their respective divisions.

Courtney also smashed a PB by 27 seconds in the 200m freestyle, while Dave broke a PB in the 200m backstroke by five seconds, and Nardia beat her 50m fly PB by four seconds.

Davina from the Beerwah squad came second in the 200m freestyle which is a new event for her.

Beerwah’s golden girls THE Beerwah Dance Company secured four inaugural state titles at the Dance X state championships on October 14-15, and received other accolades through their placings.

Beerwah High senior dance teacher, Jessica Rossberg, highlighted all the victories the school’s dance team achieved at the state competition, including the efforts of Grade Nine students, Taylah Gela and Lylah Chagas.

“Taylah was awarded first in the junior lyrical contemporary audition experience, and then third for the junior jazz audition experience and for her jazz solo, which won her a BPAC scholarship earlier this year,” she said.

“Lylah received first for the junior jazz audition experience and was state runner up for the junior lyrical contemporary audition experience.

“We are also state champions in junior jazz, contemporary dance, state runner up for our senior lyrical, and we got third place for our senior musical theatre and our senior hip hop.”

Rossberg praised the Beerwah Dance Company for their achievements at such a young

age especially against tough competition, and expressed how proud she and Beerwah High are of the squad.

“It was very tough, it was amazing to see all the other schools across Queensland but the talent was very strong across the state and we are very fortunate to have received all of those places, it was a really good weekend,” she said.

“The skills Taylah and Lylah have at this age is phenomenal because you look at the choreography they were doing, it wasn’t easy, but they really excelled in that so I’m proud of them.”

Dance X is a competition which is run by dance teachers across Queensland, originally starting as a regional competition last year, but ran its first state competition this year.

There were more than 15 schools who attended the Dance X state championships, from four regions; Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bundaberg and Sunshine Coast, and was held at the All Hallows School.

Dance X is in the early stages of creating a national competition for the state champions, however nothing is set in stone yet.

Lylah State Champ for jazz audition experience and Taylah 3rd for jazz audition experience

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Coombing through the competition RUBEN Coombs has been a trailblazer at the Glasshouse Little A’s club, competing at nationals last year, and now has been selected to participate in a development tour in New Zealand in 2024.

He will be one of 30 athletes attending the international Little Athletics program in the under 14s age division.

For Ruben to attend the development tour, taking place from January 6-15, 2024, it will cost him $3,300, which will be subsidised from the local club’s contributions to his trip.

The Glasshouse Little Athletics Club is raising money towards Ruben’s trip to New Zealand, in which they have a number board set up every Friday at the club’s canteen for club families to donate $5 per number.

The Little A’s club is also brainstorming other ways to

fundraise towards the trip.

Club publicity officer, Lewis Kwarciarnyi, said the club was extremely proud of Ruben’s selection.

“It was exciting for the club to know that one of our athletes had been selected for the development tour because I don’t think we’ve had a local athlete be selected for a while now,” he said.

Ruben and the Queensland team selected to travel to New Zealand will also compete in the South Island Colgate Games in Dunedin, which is the largest children’s athletics event in the Athletics New Zealand calendar.

The 14-year-old local athlete won bronze in discus, gold in the 200m hurdles heat and fourth in the 200m hurdles final at the National Little Athletics titles in April last year. kirra@gcnews.com.au

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This follows from the club’s earlier accolade of winning the Sunshine Coast Football Community Club of the Year award on September 16.

“There’s a lot of clubs in our state, so to be acknowledged in the top three is an incredible achievement,” the BeeGees Club said. The Redland City Club from the metro region and Highlands FC from the Darling Downs region are also nominated for the award, which will be announced Oct 28.

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When they are close to the house, palm trees can drop fronds onto the roof, which can block gutters and decrease sunlight onto solar panels.

They are also fragile in high winds and susceptible to falling, so now is the time to clear them away before summer storms hit.

Property owners are always relieved when tall, messy palm trees are

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This year’s theme “What goes around, comes around” is all about providing simple tips that enable Australians to keep those valuable materials in circulation, whether at home, work or school.

Last year, Planet Ark research for the annual waste reduction and recycling campaign revealed

Australian households are potentially sending nearly 2.5 million tonnes of unnecessary waste to landfill. An estimated 9-18 per cent (441,000 tonnes conservatively) of all material sent to landfill by households is likely recyclable, while a massive 41-52 per cent (2,000,900 tonnes conservatively) could be composted at home or organic processing facilities.

Fighting food waste and ensuring packaging is correctly recycled therefore form a major

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“This year Planet Ark is asking Australians to pause and think about what they are currently sending to landfill and ask whether it really is waste after all,” Planet Ark CEO Rebecca Gilling said.

“We have come a long way since National Recycling Week was established in 1996, but there is still more we can be doing to ensure valuable resources

don’t end up wasted in landfill, especially when it comes to food waste and recycling our packaging.”

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JOHN MCGRATH – MARKET WILL STRENGTHEN IN 2024 Affordability continues to be an issue for most Australian buyers and homeowners. The cost of living crisis is making home finances difficult to manage, but as inflation falls and interest rates stabilise, we expect an increase in market activity in 2024 and beyond.

In my view, property investment remains the most reliable path to wealth creation and a comfortable

retirement in Australia today. In terms of home ownership, now is the time to ‘right size’ your living situation.

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Many investors today are looking further afield for opportunities beyond where they live. The benefits of ‘remote investing’ include the potential for better capital growth in the regions, as well as the higher rental yields that come with more affordable properties.

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We love birthdays!

Last week we celebrated Karla and Sharee’s birthdays in the McGrath Beerwah office. Whenever we have a staff birthday, a donation is made on their behalf to their chosen charity or not-for-profit organisation. We were delighted to donate to Sunshine Butterflies and Domestic Violence Action Centre.

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