Edition 26 September 2023

Putting it all on the line

By Sonia Isaacs

A BLAZE thought to be caused by hoons, and that ripped through over 400 hectares of forest near Beerwah and Glass House Mountains was brought under control by hundreds of volunteers

who have been praised as the heart and soul of the hinterland. Some 80 per cent of the 300 personnel who battled the fire were volunteers, authorities said.

Extensive ground and aerial resources were used to battle the

blaze that began within the Glass House Mountains National park around midday on Sunday. Just hours later authorities issued their first ‘leave now’ directives for some residents as the blaze rapidly grew out of control.

The fire appeared to be brought under control before flaring again on Monday afternoon (Sep 18) with authorities again forced to issue ‘leave now’ directives for some residents.

QFES Sunshine Coast area

director, Inspector Andrew Allan, said it was a huge effort by all involved.

“If you look at what it potentially could have gone to, to where we’ve pulled it up, we’ve done extraordinarily well,” he said. P6-7

Landsborough shows its true colours at local fun run. p14 t he business of making m aleny magic p20-21

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Nothing but net for young Tibros

THE Glasshouse Tavern has donated $500 to the Tibro’s Netball Club as part of the charity portion of its winnings from the GC&M News 2023 Pip the Pollies Footy Tipping Competition.

Tibro’s club president, Jen Lowry, thanked Sheree and the team from the Glasshouse

Tavern for the kind donation to the club, which they plan to use to improve club facilities.

“The money we received from Glasshouse Tavern will be used to buy new equipment and uniforms,” she said.

Glasshouse Tavern manager, Sheree, also won $1000 to go

Work starts on $2.8m Maleny hospital fitout

Beds to be temporarily relocated

BEDS at Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital will be temporarily relocated to Nambour as part of a $2.8 million upgrade announced this week.

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services, Shannon Fentiman, announced on Monday that the refurbishment of the hospital will commence in late September.

The hospital is a 24-bed facility, and includes an emergency service, a fully functional sub-acute rehabilitation unit and community-based services.

towards the Glasshouse Tavern, which they plan to use to organise a courtesy bus for the venue.

“We’ll be using the funds to wrap a van we have that we will then use to provide a courtesy service for our customers at the tavern,” Sheree said. kirra@gcnews.com.au

A spokesperson for Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service said that during the refurbishment, 12 beds will be temporarily relocated to Nambour General Hospital to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The relocation of patient beds will begin at the end of October.

The Sunshine Coast Health Assets and Infrastructure team has been working with clinical teams

to ensure the least possible impact to patients, and to allow the completion of the works as quickly as possible, the Minister said.

“We know that the Maleny region is growing, and these works will ensure the facility and its health care workers can continue to deliver the best health care possible,” Ms Fentiman said.

“These works form part of the largest infrastructure expansion program ever undertaken by a Queensland Government to deliver an investment in health for our communities.

“This $2.8 million investment will see a significant infrastructure uplift including internal and external works, a new mechanical plant, and a new roof.”

The emergency department and specialist outpatients will remain open for the duration of the works.

External construction works will begin in September, with internal works planned to start in November.

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Sheree from GH Tavern and Jen Lowry from Tibro’s (middle back) with Tibro’s junior players

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JENNIFER KENT jennifer@gcnews.com.au

SONIA ISAACS sonia@gcnews.com.au

KIRRA LIVINGSTONE

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THE thump of fire-busting choppers, the blare of sirens, the Mars-like haze, the intensifying heat and the live digital updates of last week’s hinterland blaze left a lot of people, rightly so, on edge. That was the experience of Glasshouse Country residents last week in a sobering reminder that one spark - allegedly from accidental idiots - can put thousands of people on edge and cause serious damage. The fire was an early reminder of what authorities say could be a Yet a standout from the natural

many volunteers put their hand up their hearts.

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I think that’s extraordinary and our story this week - along with a picture gallery and tributes - talks to how important their contribution was to bringing the fire under control (p6-7).

It was a stark reminder of how much the community relies on volunteers and let me just return to last week’s theme: - that authorities should be doing a whole lot less of big stick threats and a lot more of facilitating to help groups to continue to do good on the community. What happens if there’s no volunteers? I dunno, maybe the whole place goes up in smoke?

The other story on the issue of fires discusses the removal of fire hazard signs from some of our hinterland towns.

As much as every communications genius in the world wants to think they can post an update to Facebook and clock off for the night, the world doesn’t

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actually work like that.

Yes, you might actually have to spend money on an outdoor sign that yes, might not be in a high traffic area that, yes, ticks all your data-tracking boxes.

Such is life that not everyone lives on a major arterial or wants to check their phone every five minutes.

Other factors in play, especially in Mooloolah, is that there are limited entry/exit options - surely a significant factor outside of the high traffic demand (p7).

Lastly, I’ve loved all the hard work our team has been doing each week bringing together our “heartbeat of your hinterland” series. Each week we’ve been out taking literally dozens of pics of small business owners and staff in each town and staff and then showcasing them in the paper and online. This week we’re in Maleny. Check it out (p20-21)!

Mitch Gaynor

Bells Creek extension open

Critical road infrastructure paves the way

By Kirra Livingstone

TRAVEL time from the hinterland to Caloundra South will be reduced to just 10 minutes following the official opening of the Bells Creek Arterial Road extension.

The $70m road was officially opened by Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk and Transport Minister, Mark Bailey, on September 19.

The project, co-funded 50-50 by the State Government and Stockland, is forecast to reduce travel time from the traffic lights

on Roys Road to the Caloundra Road roundabout to about 10 minutes.

State Member for Caloundra, Jason Hunt, told GC&M News the road would be of huge benefit to travellers around the hinterland, not just Caloundra.

“It is more than just a piece of infrastructure, it’s the final piece of the puzzle for the building of the town centre in Aura,” he said.

Some residents had questioned whether the single lane road could properly support the fast-growing part of the Sunshine Coast.

A Transport and Main Roads

fast-tracked Caloundra access

(TMR) Spokesperson said the Bells Creek Arterial Road extension was part of a staged development plan with four lanes not considered necessary for years.

“This important first stage was reached yesterday with the opening of Bells Creek Arterial Road extension project,” the spokesperson said.

“The Bells Creek Arterial Road has been planned to allow for future duplication to four-lanes, two in each direction, as traffic demand increases and subject to funding being available.

“Upgrading to four lanes is not

expected to be needed for many years.

“Traffic flow will be monitored between Aura and Beerwah and if needed, adjustments to the traffic signals will be made at the Roys Road interchange on the Bruce Highway to optimise traffic flow.”

Ms Palaszczuk said the Bells Creek Arterial would be a huge benefit to the region..

“More than 50,000 drivers use Caloundra Road every day so this brand new road will give these people a crucial second access to the Bruce Highway,” she said.

The government also

announced that work was starting on a new $20m emergency services precinct - the first of its kind in Queensland.

The new emergency services precinct will include a $7.9 million state-of-the-art ambulance station, a $13.5 million purposebuilt police station and $8.5 million modern Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) station.

“This is a special day for the Sunshine Coast region, as we welcome the announcement of the first ever emergency services precinct in Queensland,” Mr Hunt said.

Caloundra MP Jason Hunt, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, and Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey

400 hectares destroyed in early season blaze

Selfless souls helped to keep hinterland safe

By Sonia Isaacs

A BLAZE thought to be caused by hoons and that ripped through over 400 hectares of forest near Beerwah and Glass House Mountains was brought under control by hundreds of volunteers who have been praised as the heart and soul of the hinterland. Some 80 per cent of the 300 personnel who battled the fire were volunteers, authorities said.

Extensive ground and aerial resources were used to battle the blaze that began within the Glass House Mountains National park around midday on Sunday.

Just hours later authorities issued their first ‘leave now’ directives for some residents as the blaze rapidly grew out of control.

The fire appeared to be brought under control before flaring again on Monday afternoon (Sep 18) with authorities again forced to issue ‘leave now’ directives for some residents.

QFES Sunshine Coast area director, Inspector Andrew Allan, said it was a huge effort by all involved.

“If you look at what it potentially could have gone to, to where we’ve pulled it up, we’ve done extraordinarily well,” he said.“It had a whole lot more potential.”

Insp Allan especially thanked the volunteers, many of who were working 12-hour shifts to help bring the blaze under control.

“Around 80 per cent of those involved were volunteers. These people are the heart and soul of the fire service Queensland-wide, but especially here on Sunshine Coast,” he said.

Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell, said he was awe inspired by the efforts of so many to protect the hinterland.

“How good are our amazing volunteers from the rural fire

brigades across the region, including Glasshouse Mountains, Beerwah, Landsborough and Maleny,” he said.

“In talking with them since the fire, there’s a sense of pride and achievement at keeping our communities safe. But there’s also a weariness. And concern.

“Each fire is taxing on their personal and team stamina and resources. I love how the community has stepped up to support them with free coffees and non-perishable items.

“But we need to also make sure they have enough fellow volunteers. So if you’ve ever considered, but never acted on, joining the rural fire brigades now might be the time. Or wait till this season is over and join and train in time for the next.

“The government also needs to ensure they’re doing all they can to equip, resource and encourage our brigades. The volunteers are rightly concerned this is going to be a long and hard fire season. The last thing they need is an unresponsive or bureaucratic government making it even tougher.”

Authorities have confirmed that while there was no information to suggest the fire was deliberately lit,

Thank you to our emergency services

Contributed by Des Abrahams

AS a local of Beerwah for the last 25 years, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to all the crews, volunteer and paid, and to the pilots of the aircraft involved in protecting Beerwah from the fast-moving bush fires, that threatened our town over the weekend.

Our neighbourhood is grateful, as although unlikely, our property was in the line of fire… pardon the pun, as the crow flies we were 3km away. Ash was falling in the yard, had the conditions

been worse they could have been embers. While we stayed safe, people like my brother were put in danger’s way to make sure our properties and lives weren’t harmed. We didn’t want to get in people’s way, but once it was safe enough we took the chance to take some photos of the extremely skilled pilots operating the water bombing helicopters of McDermott Aviation, without these men and women the outcome could have very different.

(Images: Des Abrahams)

investigations are still underway to determine the full extent of the damage and cost caused by the fire. The source of the fire has been linked to alleged hooning activity with a Department of Environment and Science (DES) spokesperson confirming that the fire was initiated outside of the national park area with a subsequent grass fire migrating into the protected area between Mawsons Road and Roys Road.

Persons of interest were identified and interviewed by authorities in the days following the initial outbreak, with numerous investigations ongoing.

Insp Allan said with the Bureau of Meteorology recently confirming the formation of an El Nino weather pattern, hinterland residents were being shown an early sign of what could be expected this summer.

A DES spokesperson said the impacts of the unplanned fire had been significantly reduced due to regular maintenance and planned burns including three planned burns in the Glass House Mountains National Park in 2023.

“In March 2022, our planned burn treated 145.5 hectares in our protected area between Mawsons Road and Roys Road in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. We also conducted mechanical fire mitigation works in the protected area during 2022 and 2023,” the spokesperson said.

Insp Allan reiterated that every household should ensure they have an adequate bushfire survival plan

“If you see smoke don’t assume someone has called 000. The sooner we can get onto a situation then the better chance we have of getting on top of it,” he said. For more details on fire preparation or Bushfire Survival

Fires were raging over Sunday

Image: Yandina North Arm Rural Fire BrigadeFire Arm

The team from Hazelden Property helped with donations to emergency services personnel

Aerial waterbombing at Glass House Mountains National Park. Image: QFES

and Monday. Image: QFES

Image: Barry Family Butcher’s

Lack of info is a sad sign of the times

By Sonia Isaacs

COMMUNITY groups are

frustrated that ‘fire risk’ road signs warning travellers and locals of potential hazards have been removed from towns with people now being directed online for live updates. Around 300 signs have been removed statewide following a decision to nationalise the Fire Rating model in 2022.

Currently QFES have confirmed 64 of the new national standard solar operated signs have been installed out of a planned rollout of 130. But towns such as Mooloolah are not included.

Mooloolah Valley Community Association committee member, Jason Caroll, said he had been concerned to see the removal of the fire rating signs at Mooloolah and nearby town Eudlo.

“As most expanding towns, Mooloolah is considered a high risk bush fire town due to the nature of the terrain and the access in and out of town. Sadly we have been informed that there is no intention to replace any signs that have been removed or add to the system of signs,” he said.

QFES is encouraging residents to refer to online resources, but Mr Caroll said: “A sign coming into town with the current bushfire rating is the best way forward for the community.” Member for Glasshouse, Andrew Powell, said he was also concerned. “Places like Mooloolah Valley, surrounded by bush but also limited in its number of evacuation routes, is a ‘no-brainer’,” he said.

“Bellthorpe and the communities around Peachester should also be prioritised.

“There can’t be a one-sizefits-all approach to this. There’s too much at stake.”

A QFES spokesperson said it was continuing to work with stakeholders on new locations.

“QFES has arrangements in place with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to use its large network of digital road signage leading up to and during periods of significant fire weather and activity to display critical information and warnings,” they said. “Arrangements are also in place for QFES to engage with local governments and other partners to use their portable digital roadside signage for this purpose.”

Planning events being held to discuss fire preparedness

WITH fire season well and truly here, local communities are being urged to prepare now.

The Glass House Mountains Community Hall has been one of the ‘first cabs off the community preparedness rank’ with a fire season planning event organised for local residents on Friday September 29 from 5.30pm (snacks provided).

Committee member, Susan Abrahams, said the Community Hall had recently elected a new committee; bringing new energy and ideas to the table, including a renewed focus on re-establishing the hall as a community hub for

the Glass House Mountains and surrounding areas.

She said the fire season planning evening was an important way to share information and connect with others in the community, while also picking up vital tips about fire safety and preparation.

Hall Committee president, David Aubrey, said the evening was a proactive step in opening up community-led conversation around local disaster management strategies, with a particular focus on fire season preparation - which given recent fire activity was more timely than ever.

In a separate event, the

Glasshouse Country Disaster Management Network (groups, services, businesses and community Facebook page administrators) will be meeting on October 3 to discuss what we have learned from the bushfires and any improvements that can be identified in any future recovery needs.

Date: Tuesday, 3rd October.

Time: 10am - 12pm meeting followed by lunch until 1pm.

Location: Church on the Rise at 27 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah.

Please RSVP to joelle.philippa@ qld.gov.au by midday on Monday 2nd October for catering purposes.

Firies and HQ Plantations at the site of last week’s blaze. Image: HQ Plantations.

A view of the fire from one of HQ Plantations’ monitoring stations.

Looking west from Caloundra. Image: Caroline Fisher, http://carolinefisher.com.au/

Firies monitoring conditions at Roys Road

Aftermath of Beerwah fire off Mawsons Road

Ben and Rob from Landsborough RFB

Neighbourhood Centre growing

Volunteers boost Glasshouse community vision

By Kirra Livingstone

A COMMUNITY Christmas party, opening three days a week, and an influx of new volunteers are just some of the changes the Glasshouse Neighbourhood Centre has had in the last eight months.

Glasshouse Neighbourhood Centre president, Helen Brown, and secretary, Mel Kaese, gained their committee roles in November 2022, and since January this year have gained another six volunteers.

“We now have eight volunteers, but we started off in January with two volunteers and we were only open on Mondays from 9am-12pm and now we are open Monday, Wednesday

we are looking at opening on Fridays,” Helen said. “We’ve got a really strong committee so that’s fantastic and we’re getting lots of hall bookings. Last month we had about 273 people use the hall, some community groups don’t get charged to book as well.”

so I would personally like to see some real teenage engagement because there’s not a lot of places for teenagers to go or have activities to do.”

The centre provides a number of services to the community, creating a judgement free zone for people seeking help.

“The centre provides emergency service support, transport, food, personal hygiene goods, internet - it’s quite vast what we provide, and it really is on a walk-in basis, we’re learning as we are finding,” Mel said.

Recognition for Pullens

By Kirra Livingstone

CHERYL and Doug Pullen were

Additionally, planning is now underway for the centre’s first community Christmas party on December 16, in conjunction with the information centre, the RSL, the community hall, and the local churches who will be singing Christmas carols to end the night.

“We came up with the idea in a general meeting, Helen approached the community hall, and we’ve hit the ground running. We just had our first meeting and now we are creating an agenda,” Mel said.

“We’re really trying to get some youth engagement in that as well

“Being open to be able to provide support on a ground level, and to be able to provide the feedback on where the support is needed going forward is so important.

“We have our own idea of where the support is needed but someone who comes in may have a completely different idea.”

Both Mel and Helen reiterated that the centre is always accepting donations, such as non-perishable food and personal hygiene products, as well as offering new memberships which helps the centre stay open. kirra@gcnews.com.au

recently recognised by the Glass House Neighbourhood Centre as life members, recognising their years of dedication, service, knowledge and time.

The couple first got involved with the centre when Cheryl started volunteering there at the end of 2012; however, had been volunteering in the community since 2007. When Cheryl fell ill, her husband Doug took over in her role as secretary in 2014, a role Doug stayed in until mid this year. He briefly resigned in November 2022 but stepped back into the role after a new treasurer had to back out suddenly, showing Doug’s dedication to the

centre, even when he was ready to hang up his volunteering boots. Cheryl reminisced on the events the centre used to hold, how much profit they made and kept the community in anticipation for their next event.

Doug highlighted how the couple reacted to receiving the honour of being recognised as life members, and how much they love volunteering to serve the community.

“We felt gobsmacked when we were told we were being named life members. We’ve had good times and bad times, never really falling out with anybody or anything but we just do what we do,” he said.

kirra@gcnews.com.au

... I would like to see some real teenage engagement because there’s not a lot of places for teenagers to go...

Mel Kaese

Mel Kaese and Helen Brown

Business

Top work recognised

Dozen hinterland businesses up for Coast business awards

By Mitch Gaynor

NEARLY a dozen hinterland businesses have been nominated as finalists in the 2023 Sunshine Coast Business Awards, including four in the Food and Agri Business category.

There are 137 finalists in the running for awards in 16 categories, after more than 400 entries were submitted.

Misty Views Cottages and Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat, both in Montville, are in the running for the best Accommodation category.

In the Creative Industries, Rozanne McCarty-O’Kane from Beerwah has been nominated for her Ignite & Write business.

Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World has been nominated in the Experiences category, going head to head with other finalists including Aussie World and Sunreef.

nominations were recorded in the Food and Agri Business category, with Green Valley Fingerlimes (Peachester), Wild Horse Turf (Glass House Mountains), Peachester Fresh and Maleny Dairies all receiving nominations.

In Professional Services, Habitance Architects in Mapleton is a finalist while COPY CRED in Beerburrum is vying to win the Business Services category.

Sunshine Coast Business Awards Chair, Jennifer Swaine, said there were a record number of nominations with a 20 per cent increase in 2022.

“A big congratulations to each and every one of our finalists,” Ms Swaines said.

“It takes a tremendous amount of work just to make it to this stage, which is an achievement in itself.”

Habitance said they must be doing something right after being nominated in 2022 as well.

“We were finalists in 2022, and we are delighted to be finalists

again in 2023,” the architectural firm posted on social media.

“Thank you to the Sunshine Coast Business Awards for recognising Habitance’s dedication to promoting Energy Positive Architecture, and having strong

Bli Bli Bridge Maintenance

MAINTENANCE repairs will start in early October on the Bli Bli Bridge on David Low Way (Maroochydore—Noosa Road).

The repairs are expected to take around eight weeks, weather and construction conditions permitting.

The bridge will be closed to traffic travelling westbound towards Bli Bli during this time and an alternate route will be available via the Sunshine Motorway, Bradman Avenue and David Low Way. Allowances will be made for CDC school buses to continue operating as normal and Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will engage with nearby businesses before works start to discuss managing possible impacts during this time.

and sustainable business practices. Finalists now undergo an interview process before the winner is decided. Winners will be announced at the November 11 gala dinner at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre.

North Coast Acting Regional Director, Bonnie Johnstone, said, “These works will stabilise the existing components underneath the bridge ensuring ongoing safety for all bridge users, including people walking and riding bikes, and those on the water.”

Donations Wanted

THE Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre are putting a shout out for donations of the following: men’s toiletries (urgently required), shower gel (male & female) and toilet paper. Many thanks from all our volunteers. E. admin@ghmnc.com

Misty Views Cottages

Wild Horse Turf

Rozanne McCarty-O’Kane

Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World

Community

Help to shape growing region

Ten community representatives wanted

By Sonia Isaacs

SUNSHINE Coast community members will be able to have a greater say in shaping the future of the region, with applications for local representatives keen to make a difference and advocate on behalf of community’s needs and priorities, now open.

Platy-project needs you!

WANT to become a citizen scientist and help update vital data on our Sunshine Coast platypus population?

During September, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is running ‘Platy-project’ where local residents are

asked to head to their local creeks, rivers and waterways to see if they can spot a platypus!

An ACF spokesperson said that while platypuses were frequently monitored in Obi Obi Creek, there has been little updated data about platypus numbers

in other waterways in the region. Scientists are hoping to glean insight into which waterways platypus live, where populations might be in decline or even if there have been any local extinctions. To get involved head to www.acf.org.au and register your interest.

As part of the ongoing commitment to regional priorities, the Queensland government is looking for 10 passionate representatives for the Sunshine Coast Community Forum. Local community representatives are invited to apply now to become forum members through a formal expression of interest process, with the first meeting to be held before the end of the year. The forums are a way to strengthen partnerships between community, industry and government and provide a further mechanism for locals to directly engage with government to identify opportunities to grow the

local economy and respond to community priorities.

Interested residents are encouraged to fill out an expression of interest (EOI) registering to join.

Forum members will have opportunities to connect with each other, industry, and government to help make their communities an even better place to live and work.

Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said the Sunshine Coast was one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions, and this was an ideal time

opportunity to hear directly from Sunshine Coast residents on the issues that matter most, which would drive investment agenda.

“Ministers and local State Members of Parliament have been actively involved at each regional community forum and we look forward to continuing our collaborative approach with Sunshine Coast community forum members,” she said.

Caloundra MP, Jason Hunt, said the forums would be a place for community members from all walks of life to come together and contribute their ideas to a brighter Sunshine Coast.

“We know how much the Sunshine Coast community is growing and changing, which is why it’s key that our region has its own dedicated community

For more details head about/about-queensland/ towns/communityforums/ sunshine-coast-communitysonia@gcnews.com.au

Long

Vale George Diefenbach

George’s community work in Maleny will be remembered and sorely missed

By Sonia Isaacs

A TRUE stalwart of the Maleny community, George Diefenbach was a well-known and active participant in various aspects of community life throughout the district for many years.

For over 40 years, George held the position of Chief Hall Steward for the Maleny Show, and was an honorary life member of both the Maleny Show Society and Maleny Historical Society amongst other accolades.

Along with his wife Betty, George was an integral part of Maleny community life, devoting countless hours over many years to support a wide range of community ventures, sporting clubs and fund raising activities, from membership of the Maleny auxiliary fire brigade, men’s shed, golf and tennis clubs to establishing the Maleny community swimming pool back in the 1980s.

A service celebrating his life was held at the Maleny Uniting Church on Thursday September 21, well attended by a large number of family, friends and community representatives.

George Robert Diefenbach was born at Nambour hospital on 16 June 1933, the second youngest of eight children (siblings Nell, Glad, Ivy, Ted, Violet, Norm and John) to parents George and Nellie Diefenbach.

The well-known Diefenbach family lived in many places, including Imbil, Cooroy,

Kenilworth and Conondale before moving to Maleny in 1942 when George was 9. Not a particular fan of school, George left his Maleny schooling at age 14 and went on to help the family’s shared farm interests around the Witta area before taking on his first job making cases for pineapple growers’ at the family case mill which was located at Witta. He also went on to work construction on the Montville-Maleny Road, at Packer’s mill in Reesville and Tesch Saw Mill in Witta.

including the late Queen Elizabeth II and all levels of Government.

In the early 1960s, while still working at Tesch Saw Mill, George and Betty opened a café (where Peace of Green Gallery now stands) before George went on to join the PMG (Post Master General’s Dept) in a career that spanned 31 years.

Throughout his life, George was an exceptional sportsman, and excelled in all areas of sport including cricket, badminton and tennis; he was also a keen golfer.

An avid reader, gardener, sports lover and musician, George is remembered for his kind, practical nature and quick and often cheeky wit, and for being a loving husband, father, father-in-law, poppy, brother, brother-in-law and friend. George passed away peacefully aged 90 on Sunday 10 September.

Howard on 6 May 1961 at the Maleny Methodist Church, and the couple went on to have two children, Susan and Dale. Tragically they lost their daughter Susan to cancer at age 14. A few years later, the couple opened their home and their hearts to become foster parents.

The couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary (60 years) in 2021, and received congratulations from many,

Cr. Winston Johnston said he had known George and Betty all his life and they were both lovely people and great supporters of the community.

“George was a long term contributor to the Maleny Show who lived a great life and was a popular man who will be greatly missed by many. He came from a well-known and highly regarded family. In recent years we have lost a lot of people who have helped make Maleny community what it is today,” Cr. Johnston said sonia@gcnews.com.au

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Betty and George at their granddaughter Danica’s 21st

Grandchildren Danica and Jacob, George, Betty and son Dale and wife Jodie Diefenbach

George and his best mates - Ivan Hankinson, Bill Heading, Bob Hawkins and Bill Hankinson

A young George

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7 reasons why I would only see a Podiatrist…

By Carly O’Donoghue

Screen time damage

EXCESSIVE screen time among young people has been associated with a range of mental health concerns, Sunshine Coast University’s Dr Rachael Sharman and Associate Professor Michael Nagel say.

A recent Beyond Blue survey of over 2,000 teachers highlighted mental health issues and excessive screen time as the primary challenges facing students.

screen time and social development is complex. The developing brain adapts to its environment, with frequently used skills becoming automatic. However, social experiences like emotion recognition, reciprocal play, and perspective-taking may be sidelined by excessive screen use.

struggle to form and maintain friendships, potentially leading to isolation and mental health issues.

Ingrown nails can be a painful and often recurring foot condition, where the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin. This condition, if left untreated can lead to infection, discomfort, and mobility issues. Here are some key reasons why Podiatrists should be your first choice to address any ingrown toenail issues:

1. Education and training. Podiatrists are health professionals who undergo extensive education and training specific to foot and ankle conditions. They complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree, which includes coursework and clinical training relevant to various foot and ankle conditions, including ingrown toenails.

2. Specialisation. Podiatrists specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle conditions, making them experts in the field. They focus exclusively on the lower extremities and and the anatomy, biomechanics and diseases that affect the feet and toenails.

3. Clinical experience. During their training, and throughout their careers, Podiatrists gain extensive hands-on clinical experience, helping them develop a deep understanding of the condition and how to affectively treat it.

4. Surgical skills. In cases where conservative treatment for ingrown toenails does not work, Podiatrists have surgical expertise to perform procedures, like total or partial nail avulsion. These procedures are necessary to permanently remove the nail to prevent recurring ingrown toenails. Their expertise is these procedures ensure that you experience minimal discomfort and a long-lasting result.

5. Preventative care. Podiatrists not only treat ingrown toenails, but also provide guidance on preventative measures to help patients avoid future occurrences. They can offer advice on proper nail trimming, footwear selection and other strategies to reduce the risk of ingrown toenails. (read more in our latest blog at www.steppingoutpodiatry.com.au)

6. Infection management. Ingrown toenails can lead to infections if not managed properly. Podiatrists are skilled at treating infections, ensuring that the patients overall health is not compromised. Your Podiatrist will advise you on the first steps to take as not all ingrown nails need antibiotics.

If you suspect you have an ingrown toenail, I know who I would want touching my foot! www.steppingoutpodiatry.com.au

Teachers expressed concerns about the lack of social skill development in children and teenagers, including their ability to read emotions and body language. While there’s no precise definition of “excessive” screen time, research suggests that spending four hours or more per day on screens may pose risks.

The relationship between

“Theory of Mind” is a crucial cognitive function that allows individuals to understand others’ mental states. It starts to develop around the age of three or four and underpins various social skills, including empathy. Without ageappropriate social skills, children and teenagers may

Social media exacerbates these challenges by creating echo chambers where users are exposed to like-minded views. This can inhibit perspectivetaking, especially among those with impaired socialcommunication skills.

Longitudinal research links increased screen time to early social-skill impairments.

Brain-imaging studies show that extensive screen use is associated with lower white matter tracts in the brain, which are crucial for language and cognitive skills.

In contrast, spending time outdoors is linked to improved attention and working memory. So, what can parents and teachers do to mitigate these effects? In early childhood, focus on reciprocal play, turn-taking, and emotional engagement. Encourage discussions about thoughts and feelings in everyday social interactions.

Delay introducing social media for as long as possible, and teach children to critically analyse online content. Emphasise real-life friendships within the local community, schools, or sports clubs. Ultimately, limiting screen time and promoting real-life social engagement offer the best chance for children to develop strong social and emotional skills.

Potentially life-saving procedure debuts on the Coast

IN A medical milestone, a 33-year-old woman with bowel cancer underwent a groundbreaking robotic surgery at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (SCUPH).

This innovative procedure, robotic bowel resection, offers a shorter recovery period than traditional open surgeries.

Robotic and Colorectal surgeon, Dr Kareem Marwan, led the surgical team, having performed almost 300 robotic

procedures previously. “In robotic surgery, we make small incisions, similar to keyhole surgery, and use the surgical robot to translate the surgeon’s hand movements precisely. The surgeon operates at a 3D-enabled console with 10 times magnification,” Dr Marwan said.

“Robotic surgery enables quicker recovery, with most patients going home within 48 hours of their bowel resection.”

This procedure is not limited to bowel cancer but also addresses inflammatory bowel disease and complex diverticular disease cases.

Dr Marwan added it was amazing to be able to offer the procedure locally.

“Having state-of-the-art technology available in our own backyard is great for the community,” he said.

Samantha Dodd, Acting CEO of SCUPH, emphasised

the hospital’s commitment to providing advanced medical technology and specialist care locally. “Investing in surgical technology offers locals access to modern procedures close to home. Leading robotic technology has helped us attract top doctors,” she said. This revolutionary robotic surgery promises faster recovery times and enhances healthcare options for Sunshine Coast residents.

World first breast screen study launched

A WORLD first study, the Breast Density Notification Trial has now launched at BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast. The trial aims to educate women with breast density on how their breasts will look on mammograms and assess the different ways the message is delivered. Results from the study will help to inform future policy for breast screening programs in Australia and around the world. The study recruitment period will run for approximately six months.

Women due for breast screening during the study period will be eligible to participate.

All participants will receive the usual information from BreastScreen Queensland. Some women will also receive information about their breast density.

To book a breast screening appointment please call 13 20 50 and enter your postcode to be directed to your nearest BreastScreen Queensland service or visit the BreastScreen website.

Voice of dissent?

IT is unfortunate that the campaign has become so polarised between the PM and the Leader of the Opposition, who is leaving no stone unturned to strike a blow on his antagonist. Our local federal LNP Member has circulated support for the No case with some real nonsense like “the function of our democracy, and the nature of citizenship will be changed” if the Yes side wins.

It is perfectly clear that The Voice will simply be a lobby group that, like so many other lobbyists on behalf of industry and social causes, will have access to any politician who will listen.

Conversations would enable appropriate legislation on matters particular to the health, social, educational, employment and other needs of aboriginal communities.

Unlike the action of many interest groups, this lobbying would not be accompanied by surreptitious political donations.

Mike Foale Maleny

Standing by the facts

As referendum day approaches, the crescendo espousing cases for and against, subjective evaluation and opinion, plus emotional manipulation will reach deafening levels. Perhaps it is time to step back and review some irrefutable facts:

A. 3.8 per cent or 984,002 (from ABS) of our population identify as First Nations.

B. 4.8 per cent of our federal parliamentarians identify as First Nations. 11 out of 227.

C. Over 3,000 organisations, government bodies and agencies supply support, services and facilities for the well being of First Nation peoples.

D. Their largely government funded budget approaches $35 billion per annum. Just to get that into perspective, this represents almost 49,500 Brisbane median priced homes. (CoreLogic 31/12/2022).

E. This means $35,569 is available to provide extra support for each First-Nation-identifying person. This figure is before welfare payments, Medicare, NDIS, Grants, Mining Royalties, low interest and special loans etc.

F. Reportedly, a significant gap in terms of wellbeing, mental and physical health, and opportunity remains. Why have we not seen

an audit, an enquiry, as to where this funding is flowing, and the utility it is purchasing. Surely, we need to know where we are, before we set off on a journey with an uncertain destination.

G. The Voice Proposal, (document: “Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process”) contains no mention of a reduction of those 3,000+ agencies, no clear definition of the mechanics to select its 24 members, their duration, tenure, departure gratuity, ongoing benefits.

H. There is a wild variation relating to proportional representation within The Voice. In round figures, number represented per member are: NSW: 113,000, QLD(Ex Torres Strait): 90,000, WA & VIC: 40,000, NT: 25,600, SA: 17,400, TAS: 17,000, ACT: 4772 and Torres Strait: 1504 (Figures based on ABS reports). The proposal presents as a gerrymander with potential for conflict, disunity and discontent baked into the design.

I. The Voice members will be supported by a yet to be sized, scoped and costed “Office of the National Voice”. This body will provide administrative services, undertake research, policy formulation, relate with other stakeholders and support other advisory groups. Lastly, it would “facilitate Whole of Government engagement and engagement with the Parliament.” (“Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process” page 183). Whole of Government includes all ministers and their staff, government agencies, which could include ASIO, Defence, Foreign Affairs and Trade, Water Resources, AFP, Reserve Bank, etc.

Recommended reading to gain a better understanding includes: “Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process”, the “Uluru Statement”,

(26 page footnoted version). This version has all but disappeared of late. Page 19 might provide the potential reason why the document has mysteriously vanished from sight.

So, as we enter the polling booth on 14th October, pen at the ready, perhaps we should consider this scenario: if we were buying a house, would we be prepared to sign a contract where the section for inclusions was left blank, and the purchase price was not filled in? Writing “YES” will be doing precisely that.

Tony Bret

It’s time to walk together

The exact change to the Constitution in the upcoming referendum:

1. Recognition of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia... this is about acknowledging 65,000 years of continuous connection to Australia.

2. There shall be a body to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice...shall means it can’t be dissolved and can’t be used as a political football. It is an advisory body only.

3. The Voice may make representations to Parliament and the Executive Arm of government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Advice and representation from 1600 local groups funnelled through to 20 representatives means better decisions, outcomes and best use of funding.

4. The Parliament shall, subject to the Constitution, have power to make laws relating to the Voice including its composition, powers, function and procedures. Parliament decides how the Voice will work.

The Constitutional framework

and details are filled in by the people we elect as our members. They, collectively, debate and decide decisions on the floor of our Federal Parliament on our behalf.

The poverty line in our country is $450/ wk.

One in two indigenous people live on less than $500/wk. We are a multicultural generous nation and I firmly believe it is time to walk together. We will be a more mature, honest country for taking this step. I will be voting YES.

Jenny Donovan Beerburrum

Why I wll be Voting NO

Well it would appear that Ken Dyer is now an authority on Indigenous affairs, GC&M News (19 September).

We already have a voice in Parliament, the Australian Taxpayers already pay $33 + BILLION annually to 984,000 people, which is only 3.8 per cent of the population.

Expenditure PER PERSON in 2012/13, was $43,449 on Indigenous Australian Law, compared to $20,900 on other Australians, a ratio of 2.08 to 1, an increase from 1.95 in 2009, and I would hazard a guess it is considerably more on today’s figures. Australian Taxpayers are forking out $100 million per day on direct support for Indigenous Australians every year, or $39.5 billion of direct Government expenditure every single year.

These figures are based on the Indigenous Expenditure report that was produced by the Productivity Commission in 2017, by Professor Matthew Bennett, a spokesman for the Sovereign Court of International Justice, (SCIF), an International Barrister with a 25+ year legal career, and an expert on International Law.

So it is suffice to say, I will be voting “NO” to the Voice, and I have yet to speak to anybody who will be voting in favour of it, so according to the rhetoric that the voice advocates like Ken Dyer would have you believe, I

That word!

I read Mr Ken Dyer’s “No is based on a lie”.

Thanks Ken for your point of view, but I don’t believe your assumptions are fair. It appears to me that the Yes campaign is conveyed as, “if you don’t say Yes you’re a racist”.

Is this not bullying?

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t feel for their indigenous fellow Australians and wish to see a better outcome.

But to simply use the now throwaway label “racist” is to me annoying.

I once would have said it was hurtful, but it has been thrown around so much it has lost its edge.

It just goes to show the hurler to be devoid of any constructive counterview or consideration, so mutual understanding is never achieved.

As for racial hatred? Everybody just wants to feel equal, everybody! Never look to social media for a logical argument.

To say the “No” argument is based on lies, is indeed an emotional response.

I have never heard an argument from the NO’s that was not based on words written in the Statement from the Heart.

The whole document! You may disagree, but to say the argument is made up is unfair.

I think everyone agrees, there needs to be a better way, the “No” voters believe that the Voice is not the answer.

It will only split us as a nation. How about Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s suggestions of an inquiry into the existing system and how to improve that, as a start?

This is the constitution we are looking at, the bedrock of our nation, irreversible.

I urge everyone to look at the arguments, take away the emotions and vote with their heads, because I am, you are, we all are Australians, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Bryan Frazer Glass House Mountains

Yes won’t help

There are 3278 Aboriginal Corporations and 812,730 Aboriginal people. That comes to 250 Indigenous people per corporation.

If each corporation has on average, 50 staff, that makes five Aboriginals per Corporation staff members.

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my better half was pulled over on the weekend by a cop and accused of having a “shocking” traffic record. Apparently she had been tailgating a police car for a couple of kilometres before he grew sick of it and pulled her up. Starting with the obvious - “Are you aware of the safe distance between two moving vehicles?” - he quickly moved to the meat

officer,” she said in her silly defence. I can’t actually believe cops have that sort of information at their fingertip, which is mightily unfair. It’s like someone brandishing your Grade 10 results three decades later to tell you “and that’s why you’ll always be an idiot”.

Retelling the story to me, she said the policeman “seemed nervous”. I said

because he had no idea what he was getting himself into. A middle aged woman with an extensive criminal history, driving a black van on a lonely country road. I’m terrified. When I mentioned she was unlucky to be tailgating unmarked cop car, she said: “No, it was marked. He was just driving too slow.”

Surely that is enough attention from the corporations to listen to every single Aboriginal whether they are troubled or living well.

Surely that is enough personnel to hear the voices calling for help.

If the job is not being done, look to the failure of these corporations to do their job.

Canberra is not listening to this very loud chorus.

Don’t add another great big corporation and somehow tangle it in the constitution.

Legislate to fix problems. Investigate these Corporations to ensure they actually do something useful - or shut them down.

Legislate to help the disadvantaged of whatever ethnic background.

Constitutional change has nothing to do with solving problems of remote communities.

Vote no to Constitutional change.

Bush fire reporting

SAID IT ONLINE.... You

Council Overreach?

Volunteers were threatened with eviction from Beerwah Sportsground:

The Pony Club is experiencing the same ‘over abuse of power’ from Council. If you complain you’re termed difficult and uncooperative and if you don’t comply you’re threatened with eviction. We are all volunteers, not one of us benefits from our time offered yet Council treat us like the enemy, intent on wiping out non for profit associations with their expensive and burdensome regulation.

Alexandra

Bells Creek Arterial Road opens, connecting Caloundra South with Beerwah.

Love that roundabout , should be able to get through in....oh, maybe 10min, yay.

Ingrid

As a long term resident of Landsborough and a born and raised Sunshine Coast resident, any improvement to these roads is a win, in what has become a fast growing debacle, due to population growth.

Drove on it yesterday afternoon, great road.

Susan

John

How many homes and businesses are going in there ... good luck with that , let’s review this in 20 months time hey and see if everyone is still happy.

David

retirement villa

living and recreational facilities, within a mish-mash of residential estates on former horticultural land.

Stephen

C A Wade Mapleton

On Sunday 17 September 2023 several news reports reported on a bush fire at Beerwah.

This report was very inaccurate as the fire was nowhere the Beerwah township but in the Beerburrum State Forest to the east.

This incorrect report cause panic to my near relatives and friends.

Please have this kind of reports stating correct as Beerwah covers a wide area, and the fire was several kilometres away from the township.

Bill Hyde Beerwah

Councillors should all watch The Blue Zone on Netflix. It might expand their thinking somewhatunless they’re too busy being lazy thinkers...just saying.

Edwina

Wow it seems the council won’t give up until it has disgruntled all the community groups at these grounds. I really hope they can deal with the fall out when all these volunteer groups throw their hands in the air and give up.

Ariana

This council are useless and very anti community with zero transparency zero accountability and zero consequences. Get rid of them and clean out the middle and upper management

Richard

REPS Elected

with Rick Baberowski Division 1 - Sunshine Coast Council

Bells Creek Arterial Road: connecting our communities

AS the Bells Creek Arterial Road opens, we’re around nine minutes via Roy’s Road from the growing communities of Aura (currently over 13,000 people headed to 50,000) and beyond to Caloundra. With a much more convenient connection to such sizeable communities, our unique Glasshouse Country townships and hinterland businesses can significantly grow their customer base through offering highquality goods and country town experiences. Let’s start to talk more about this incredibly important opportunity as Aura develops its new town centre.

Hanson Quarry Application for a Material Change of Use (MCU)

This is an ‘impact assessable application’, which means it has a high assessment bar and anyone with a view can make a submission - for, against or neutral. It’s for a ‘material change of use’,

so the assessment officers will carefully consider all the impacts (and have already requested further information) before potentially making a recommendation to Council.

It’s clear that this intensification of the quarry is of interest to many in our community. I urge you to give yourself plenty of time and inform yourselves through Council’s Development-i website by searching for MCU23/0197. It has all the information, virtually in real time and then after talking to your neighbours or other interested parties consider making your own considered submission for maximum effect on the assessment team. I will be following the community feedback and overall process with very keen interest.

Museum Mystery Madness

Looking for something that’s fun but educational too? In time for the school holidays, September is Museum Mystery Madness month at Sunshine Coast Museums. Visit one of our local museums, Landsborough Museum

Drove to Caloundra and back in 15 mins today so good.

Kate

Let’s see how long that lasts when people start using it since it’s only one lane

Melinda

O wow. Didn’t even think of getting to Caloundra that way. Nice.

Joshua

Another expensive carpark-in the making. Shame on our Council not insisting that Stocklands build a double lane each way. We forget that Aura when completed is home to 55,000 people, one way in and one way out.

Cliff

Coles U-Turn Facility: Grocery giant wins next step in fight for its Beerwah Homemaker Centre.

Oh good progress. 3 years of roadworks, and another closed strawberry farm. Hope they upsize the carspaces for trucks that eat utes for breakfast.

Sean

Beerwah needs a broader, more forward-looking master plan rather than the piecemeal co-development of light industry, retail, hospitality, aged care,

Yay, with thousands of new houses planned for this whole area we will need much more infrastructure in the area, we will need more supermarkets and this in turn will bring new jobs to the area, it’s a win win, we can’t stop progress just because some may want to.

Sue

The hilarious bit is Coles saying it brings culture to an area. It’s a business. Of a type which 3 already overservice Beerwah. All it will bring is more traffic, more rubbish, and longer drives for locals using local roads.

Raymond

Seems amazing to me that a developer can have so much power. This looks as though it will make leaving Moroney Place very unpleasant.

Frances

or Peachester Heritage Centre, and complete a fun-filled quiz for a chance to win one of four $50 vouchers.

Sunshine Coast Open House

This free community event offers rare behindthe-scenes tours and experiences. Visit Bankfoot House and Landsborough Museum on October 21 and 22 to take a look behind the scenes! For more info visit www. sunshinecoastopenhouse. com.au.

New footpath

I’m sure we have all noticed more people using our popular pathways in and around our townships. We’re about to start construction on another section of pathway - along the wellworn track at Caralan Way Park, Beerwah. Works are expected to start September 25, 2023 and be finished within a week, weather and site conditions permitting.

For more Division 1 news and information visit facebook.com/ CrRickBaberowski or drop me a line at Rick.Baberowski@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

The magic of Maleny shines

Heartbeat of Your Hinterland on the Range

IT’S Maleny’s turn to shine!

We had such an inspiring (and warm) day last Thursday visiting dozens of small businesses across the jewel of the Blackall Range.

Such great vibes made the day a pleasure getting out and about meeting so many diverse and interesting businesses.

Our Heartbeat of Your Hinterland series is running through September and October as we aim to introduce you to the people behind the counters of your local traders.

Our motivation is to encourage people to think more about shopping locally and

supporting our budding entrepreneurs. One way of supporting this is to ‘Give the Gift of Maleny’ with a Maleny Gift Card.

The Maleny Commerce initiative allows you to load up a card with any amount, which can be gifted and spent across retailers in the town.

It’s a great way to encourage people to think local and support the small businesses that employ and invest locally.

Next week we are heading to Beerwah, so email us at reception@gcnews.com.au if you would like to be involved.

We’d love to hear from you!

Maleny Gift Card is the perfect Gift and allows the receiver to spend it where they want. You can load it up for any amount you wish, it can be spent at 1 or many of the 95 registered businesses in Maleny.

Maleny Accident Repair Centre – Juan, Shandelle, Gwilyn, Harry and Brody

Concept Coffee –Daisy, Sara and Tilly

Larissa Bright –Melanie

Maleny Additions – Tony

#Chapter Three –Fiona and Kara

James Frames – Gil

Maleny Post Office – Simone, Amanda, Melissa and Nicole

Ginger Lilli –Angelika

Sapling Textiles – Somar

Rosetta Books – Tiffany, Lea and Gabriel

Imeldas of Maleny –Glenys and Rachel

Maleny Quality Meats –Bradley and Scott

Boxsells –Lolie

Maleny Riverside Chemist – Catherine and Katie

Kasmiah – Leigh, Jess and Emily

Lights of Eden –Graham

Boho Asylum –Xanthe and Helen

The Joy Collective –Thoms, Evelyn and Dan

Maple 3 Café –Modi and Damel

Sweets on Maple – Lani and Lily

Peace of Green –

Maleny Gift Card can be purchased from:

Seasons IGA Maleny

Maleny Food Co Newsagency

Purple Palate

Maleny Natural Fibre

When supporting our local businesses, you are supporting an economy of friends and neighbours.

Online https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny only be spent in the participating businesses of Maleny, every dollar spent remains in the town.

Nepali Shop –Karina and Ian

Maleny & Hinterland Real Estate – Jess and Georgia

Maleny Service Centre – Dennis

Maleny Comms –Craig

Indian Restaurant – Dejal, Shiv and Jiya

– Jhi and Shane

Gone Bonkers Discounts – Kim

Bank of Queensland –Louise and Fiona

Maple Woolworths Maleny –Mackenzii, Amber and Lexi Maple Street Meats –James, Clay and Craig

Mountain Mowers – Col and Steve Queensland Country Bank –Jo and Andrea

Forest Heart ecoNursey – Spencer and Karen

Spill Wine –Clare

Maleny Bookshop – Cara

Easton Lawyers –Sharon

Flaunt Maleny – Suzi

Maleny Landscaping Supplies – Alec and Andy

Frank Food & Wine –Adrian and Maisy

Maleny Bakery – Paige, Matisse and Maggie

Maleny Optical –Brooke and Jarrah Maleny

Seasons IGA Maleny –Tracey, Hugh and Jo

The Soap Bar –Cheryl

Blue Marlin Takeaway – Robyn and Michelle

Maleny Jewellers –Lou, Jim and Enya

The Maleny Pie Guy –Ty and Kaliska

The Source –Tara

Maleny Men –Sandy Lee

Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies – Andrew, Peter and Zan

Maleny Hair and Beauty –Rebecca, Katharine and Vicky

P.S. Books – Jade

Cheers to donating the grand prize

By Kirra Livingstone

USUALLY when you win something from your favourite bar, you take it and run.

However, this was not the case for Penny and Frank who won an all expenses paid trip to Hamilton Island, just from tickets they received for buying their weekly seafood lunches from

Club Glasshouse. Venue manager, Geoff Martin, said the business wanted to give back to their loyal customers, but didn’t expect the vacation to be donated back to them.

Penny was humble in her donating the vacation back to the business, as she has loved the Glassie since it opened not long

Master Chef Cook Off

By Laura Stevenson

Everyone had a fantastic time at the Master Chef Cook Off held in the Landsborough State School Hall on Wednesday the 13th of September. We showcased this terms learning of how to follow a procedure by reading and creating mystery recipes seen in the pictures here, we made a cool cat, banana splits, no bake cinamon rolls and Landsborough mess.

Cool Cooking Cats

Dining

after she moved to the area in 2013.

“We just want to support the club when we can, there was no point us keeping it because we weren’t going to go on it because of our age,” she said.

“The staff and food here are great, the chef knows us now, it’s a great place to come and support.” kirra@gcnews.com.au

Four Teams competed the Rolling Pin Raiders, The Cool Cats, The Mess Makers and the Sensational Splits. All teams had time to create and present their cooking to the audience members who then voted for the BEST recipe after they tasted it.

Martin Seehusen and David Kelsey. Special thanks to helpers who prepared, ordered and decorated the room, made chef hats and more, Miss Mardy, Miss Beck and Miss Petra.

The Winners were the Mess Makers led by Sam Fischer who made delicious Banana Splits. They

Penny, Geoff and Frank

Rolling Pin Raiders

Maleny Life Library open

Contributed by Raeleen Kaeshagen

YOU know that feeling you get when you find a place all to yourself, to snuggle up with a great book and a hot beverage?

It could be one of mystery and magic, taking you on the most wonderful journey. We have no shortage of content. We are bombarded.

Electronically we can explore forever from blog to podcast to e-newsletter to socials.

Sometimes to transform, to grow, we have to put down the devices and go back to the simple.

Hold a physical book, play with a physical toy, use physical equipment. Just allowing ourselves that moment of pleasure.

Life Library is a library of physical books, toys and equipment. It’s here to help transform people and it has just opened a collection point in Maleny at the Blessed Earth store.

Words are magic. One book, one sentence can change a person’s life. Life Library is here to facilitate that magic. That change.

It provides the books for transformation – the knowing, the joy, the learning.

It provides the equipment and toys to put the theory into practice.

Floral Twist by Viera Keogh

Viera is an award-winning artist specialising in bespoke floral designs using naturally dried native and cottage flowers, sustainably grown and foraged on the family property or sourced locally. Operating from her Reesville studio, Viera creates unique long lasting floral decorations, wearable accessories and wreaths that transform your space and enrich your life in a beautiful, natural way. She also runs successful workshops teaching people to create their own floral masterpieces from her studio, from Witta Hall or in the comfort of your own home. To purchase creations or book a workshop head to her website www.floraltwist.com.au

Karyna is the warm and deeply compassionate counsellor at Ceres Counselling. She provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals and couples seeking guidance in their personal and relationship journeys. Whether you are facing stress, anxiety, depression, life’s upheavals or seeking to improve your relationship dynamics, she is here to help you build bridges between where you are and where you want to be. Karyna offers in-person and online services, providing timely and holistic support to anyone Australia-wide. Let Karyna walk with you on your own unique journey through life.

Hinterland Pots, Plants & Decor

Hinterland Pots, Plants & Décor is the premier destination for all your pot and home decor needs! The shop in Beerwah is stocked with a wide variety of pots, from small desktop sizes to jumbo outdoor statement pieces as well as a stunning selection of home decor items, including unique vases, propagation stations, and beautiful locally sourced products. Rhys & Tara are always on hand to answer any questions you may have and help you select the perfect pots and plants for your home or office. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or a first-time buyer, they’ve got everything you need to create a beautiful and welcoming space!

Acupuncture @ Beerwah

The goal of acupuncture is to establish healthy body function by restoring the natural circulation of blood and energy to correct balance.

Treating with acupuncture is an effective method and by using the correct points and methods many issues are addressed, pain relief, stress and muscle tension can be alleviated.

The outcome of regular acupuncture treatments have been clinically proven as an effective choice for pain relief. If there’s a kink in the hose, you have to open that up - with acupuncture it’s the same; you relieve the obstruction.

Now I know, people can just buy books and equipment. We only need to think of how many items we have purchased with good intention, that now just sit on a shelf or stuffed in a cupboard.

Life Library removes the clutter, it removes the unnecessary purchases, it removes the tourists needs of buying ‘stuff’ they need while on holidays that will be left behind or thrown away and it removes financial pressure for life long students who have a craving for knowledge but

not the budget. Life Library is not just any ordinary library.

It allows for this and people can keep and purchase any items that they do not want to part with.

It does all this with loving door to door and collection point service. For the busy mum, holiday maker or the retiree who would rather stay home, we can deliver.

For the person who prefers not to pay for delivery, we have collection points across the Sunshine Coast, where the pick up and return of the items is free.

Please join us in sharing this magical journey. The transformation back to the simple.

Enjoy the simple things in life again.

Floral Twist by Viera Keogh - Sustainable Dried Floral Art

CULTURE Hinterland

Rosetta’s Great Reads Sunbirds

Award-winning Queensland author Mirandi Riwoe has set her latest historical fiction novel during the second World War at the van Hoorn family’s tea plantation in Java. Riwoe begins with a balmy scene that draws you into the manor, with its louvred doors, rocking chairs and potted palms along the verandah during the annual Sinterklaas party. We follow the story of the family’s Indo-Dutch daughter Anna through her experiences of love, war and family revelations. There is also a story within a story about a local murder that intrigues both Anna and the reader along the way. With Indonesian words dotted throughout that flavour the novel, this is superb historical fiction with underlying themes of imperialism. Riwoe will appear at Outspoken Maleny on 24 October. RRP $32.99

Burn

Another Queenslander to watch, Melanie Saward’s coming-of-age novel has a strong sense of place, set between Brisbane’s Bracken Ridge, Launceston and Port Sorrell. This powerful literary novel is about Andrew, a neglected Indigenous boy who lights fires to draw attention to his situation. Targeted at both an adult and YA audience, Melanie has created a strong teen voice through which this story is told, and if you’ve listened in on teenagers of today, you’ll understand the importance of the sometimes crude language employed. But beyond all that, this is a story of hope and the search for belonging, and Andrew is likely to live on in your thoughts. RRP $34.99

Herstory of the Clarinet

Pollack’s new show comes to town

IRIS Viewfinder’s Herstory of the Clarinet is Linsey Pollack’s newest show that she will be taking to the Maleny Players Theatre to perform on Saturday October 7 at 7:30pm.

The music is the main focus of this show, which will be played on nine different single reed instruments made from bones and roots to Norwegian Smoking Pipes and clarinets.

Pollack is known for a number of other solo shows she has performed in from Japan to Europe, including Knocking on Kevin’s Door and The Art of Food.

The show is about the herstory, not history, of the clarinet through the eyes of Iris Viewfinder, and starts to show in character by claiming she is shy and was heavily persuaded to come out of her comfort zone to tell her story.

“Usually I can be found buried deep in Library stacks or, unfortunately, more and more glued to my computer screen,” she

said as Iris. “A friend of mine, Denis, Denis Bland, Secretary of The Paranormal Music Society, where I am chief archivist, encouraged me to share some of my archival findings about the clarinet, its beginnings and its journey through time.

“ I had taken this on as a personal project as I am a very enthusiastic amateur clarinettist, but always

Horoscopes WEEK BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 26

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

Happy birthday, Venus people. More than any other sign, you know perfectly balanced scales are a fantasy, and that the fine art of equilibrium lies in a graceful choreography between fluctuating polarities. This week’s full moon is requesting a fresh start in at least one area of your life.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

Full moons tend to accompany closure and turning points. An excellent ritual for this week’s fiery full moon is writing a letter expressing extreme emotions you may be feeling for someone or something you have issues with. Then burning it and composting your favorite plant with the ash.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

September’s end of month full moon issues an invitation to let your hair down, go wild, and howl if you must. So embrace your inner show pony by all means, but try to tread the fine line between impulsive spontaneity on one hand, tact and diplomacy on the other.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

This week’s full moon invites you to celebrate what you love about yourself and your life, and let your inner wild child out to play.

Then, just for good measure, how about showering yourself with praise and appreciation, and giving yourself a really good hug while you’re at it?

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

The current astro-cycle fosters partnership and compromise: harmony, justice and reason. Its focus is on we rather than me. This week’s full moon in the zodiac’s other independent sign, besides your own, asks how can you balance serving the collective with doing your own thing?

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

This week’s fearless and feisty full moon resets your enthusiasm and joie de vivre, along with the drive and determination to honestly follow your heart’s desires. To care less about what others think and do what pleases you, instead of behaving the way people say you should.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

With this year’s fiery Aries full moon on 29 September illuminating your various talents and versatile skillsets, this is your time for reaping results and receiving rewards. So why not dress your best in red - your favorite, flaming power colour - and boldly take your walk of fame.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

As this week draws your attention to relationship dynamics, especially around money, that you mightn’t normally question, the full moon could make a line in the sand. Which sends life turning in a new direction as its lunar light brings the energetic clarity to release what no longer applies.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

A peak week to market and promote your services, upgrade your promo, revamp your website, offer free samples or make an introductory offer of your product. To do some in-person communicating. No need to get salesy, just win people over with your cutting edge, contemporary styling.

playing in my bedroom… somehow Dennis convinced me to come out of my closet, and onto the stage, but I’m finding it rather challenging.”

Linsey in character as Iris, then goes on describe how the clarinet works and plays beautiful tunes.

“I think that it is important that you understand the fundamental principles of the clarinet, what it is, and how it makes its wonderful sounds,” she said.

“And what better way to help that understanding than for me to make one right now, here in front of you! I’m going to use a piece of paper, some scissors (snip snip), and some cellotape. So let’s begin…” Tickets start at $20 for concession card holders, and $30 for adults.

Visit the link below to buy tickets before the show sells

https://www.eventbrite. com/e/iris-viewfindersherstory-of-the-clarinettickets-717015822627?

with Lilith Rocha

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

This week’s straightforward, impatient and short-tempered people could easily cause offence unintentionally - but why get huffy or discouraged when its upside has so much to offer? Dwelling on negativity obliterates these benefits, so make the effort not to and you’ll be glad you did.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

Your majesty’s creative expression is through the roof this week, and since you’re no stranger to unabashed selfpromotion, go ahead and flaunt it. If full moon illuminates a blind spot in interactions with a partner or colleague, it also clarifies the right choices and decisions to make.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

This week’s flashy and passionate full moon calls for an attitude shift, so forget blending into the background. And negative self-talk isn’t on the current astrological menu, Virgo, so no selfputdowns. When anyone compliments you, receive it with justified gusto and thank them.

Festival will be swell

LIKE seagulls at the beach on a hot sunny day, thousands of music lovers will flock to Kings Beach for an unforgettable long weekend of sun, surf and soul.

More than just music, the beachside festival experience means collaborating with businesses across the region to showcase Sunshine Coast’s local producers, retail and tourism offerings. Sunshine Coast Council Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said 60 per cent of ticket sales were from out-ofregion. “Punters can experience plenty of things to do before the festival kicks off each day,

whether it’s jet ski hire, breaky at Coffee Cat on Kings, a float at City Cave, Frocal fresh fruit smoothies or a symphony of flavours at Harry’s Beach Bistro and more.”

The festival works closely with local suppliers, vendors, staff and volunteers to create an event that the Sunshine Coast can be proud of.

All CMF infrastructure will be removed, and parklands will be completely reopened by 5pm on Friday, October 6.

For full details of changed traffic conditions go to www. caloundramusicfestival.com.au

David Marr in conversation

DAVID Marr and Mirandi

Riwoe will join Steven Lang in conversation at Maleny’s upcoming Outspoken event at the Maleny Community Centre on Tuesday October 24 from 6pm.

When David Marr set out to research the life of his greatgrandmother the last thing he expected to find was a photograph of her father, dressed in the uniform of the Native Police.

“I was appalled and curious,” he wrote.

“I have been writing about the

politics of race all my career. I know what side I’m on.

“Yet that afternoon I found, in the lower branches of my family tree, Sub-Inspector Reginald Uhr, a professional killer of Aborigines… and his brother D’arcy… also in the massacre business.”

David’s curiosity lead him to study early New South Wales politics, how land was

apportioned to the squatters, and the activities of the Native Police.

Out of this has come his extraordinary new book, Killing For Country.

David wrote books including his wonderful biography, Patrick White, a Life; Dark Victory (with Marian Wilkinson), and no less than six Quarterly Essays, and for publications such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age,

The Saturday Paper and The Monthly.

He has won three Walkley Awards and two honorary Doctorates as one of Australia’s most esteemed journalist and author.

The introducing author will be Mirandi Riwoe, speaking about her new book, Sunbirds. Set in Java during the Second World War - at the time of Japan’s inexorable move southwards - Sunbirds

depicts the intricate web of identities and loyalties created by war and imperialism, and the heartbreaking compromises that so often ensue. Mirandi’s previous novel, Stone Sky Gold Mountain, won the 2020 Queensland Fiction Book Award and the inaugural ARA History Novel Prize. Tickets start at $18 for students and $25 for adults.

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PLUS ADAM JAMES ALLENSWORTH ALYS FFION AMPERSAND

• ASPY JONES

• ANNA & JORDAN

ANDREA KIRWIN AND THE YAMA-NUI SOCIAL CLUB

AYLA BAND OF FREQUENCIES BETTY TAYLOR BUTTERED BUTTERMELLO

CHRIS AH GEE DANA GEHRMAN DJ TOTAL ECLIPSE (THE X-ECUTIONERS) DOC HALIBUT

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ELLA FENCE

Outspoken Maleny presents David Marr and Mirandi Riwoe with Steven Lang

26 | SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

“All God’s Children”

DURING my childhood in the 1950’s, I lived in Port Moresby, PNG and my playmates were Piki and Lili whose parents, Guine and Kano, were like second parents for me. They were the locals – Papua New Guinea belonged to them and we knew we were just visitors.

At church, there was a big painting of Jesus with different children from around the world. Its caption read ‘Jesus loves all the children’ and we learned the song “Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world…” in both English and Motuan languages.

In the 1960’s in Australia, I learned of the evil of racism, once again at Sunday school when we had lessons including stories of the courageous, exhausted Rosa Parks who refused to give up her seat on a bus sparking Dr Martin Luther King’s campaign for justice for USA Black people.

I played the role of Nurse Nellie Forbush in the school musical “South Pacific” and had to confront and repent of racist ideas.

The TV news showed us the struggle for independence from colonial rulers for nations in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Pacific.

In Australia, finally Aboriginal people were counted as citizens after a referendum, but their rights and recognition of their prior sovereignty of the land ignored.

At the University of Queensland, my course in Anthropology and Sociology taught me the failed and flawed Australian government policies of annihilation, accommodation, assimilation, adaptation and the need for acceptance and

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

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

with Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan Glasshouse Country Uniting Church

appreciation instead. At Bible College, I listened to talks from Pastor Don Brady and Kath Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) along with fellow students like Rev Charles Harris, Aunty Jean Phillips as well as Yolgnu leaders from Yirrkala, NT.

Despite many good policies of its prior mission work, it took until 1994 for the Uniting Church to accept within its official structure the Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress to give a dedicated voice to those people on all UCA matters.

It took another decade before we added a Preamble to our Constitution to recognise their prior occupation and spirituality and to promise covenantal respect and partnership within our church ministry and mission.

We continue to make mistakes and have to renew the Covenant promises, but the vision motivates us to move forward led by the Holy Spirit, inspired by Jesus’ example of love for all.

The coming referendum allows all Australians the chance to do that too.

It is not a party political matter but a community human justice one.

Don’t be confused by fears and distortions of what may happen in the future. Work for peace and justice to begin now and be open to God’s leadership and love.

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY

BEERWAH: Sunday 9.30am

Mary MacKillop Centre, 160 Peachester Rd

MOOLOOLAH: Wednesday 9am and 1st Sunday of month 4pm ST THOMAS, 31 Bray Rd

Office: caloundra@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

Priest in charge: Fr Paul Fletcher 0493 362 676

NEWS

Games day fun for View Club

Contributed by Janet Kitchin

GLASSHOUSE Country View Club had their September lunch meeting this week at the Glasshouse Country RSL - we decided on a games day which was enjoyed by the ladies.

Our October outing will be to Caboolture Historical Village on October 4, where we will meet for morning tea

followed by a tour around the village and lunch to follow.

Our club raises funds for the Smith Family and the Learning for Life Program in all their activities. Our club currently supports 4 Learning for Life students.

Caloundra Family History meet

Contributed by Jan Swift

CALOUNDRA Family History recently hosted Western Australian historian, Moya Sharp, via zoom to hear about her wonderful website, research service and tales.

After moving to Kalgoorlie in the late 1980s, Moya (pictured) discovered the rich local history of the WA Goldfields which has developed into a life-long vocation.

Moya now manages three websites dedicated to the rich history of this area. Outback Family History www. outbackfamilyhistory.com.au is a free family history resource centre where you can search digitized records by name, place, occupation and more to find those elusive WA records once only available on paper.

Many have found ‘missing’ family members, who had disappeared either by accident or design. And not only people went missing. Many towns that boomed

found themselves deserted after only 15 years and no longer appear on present-day maps with little evidence remaining of their existence. The West Australian Virtual Miners Memorial www.wavmm.com aims to profile every person killed in a workplace accident on a mine site in WA. Ripping Yarns and Tragic Tales is the sites’ blog spot outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com. Sign up for the free weekly selection of tales that are circulated via email each Sunday. Moya shared the tale of the murder-suicide of Nurse Elizabeth Gold and Kenneth Snodgrass. Search the blog “gold and ghosts” to hear a tale of bigamy and unrequited love.

Next Meeting:

Thursday, 19 October, 2023 Pauline Cass “Copyright, Privacy and Ethics”

Time/Venue: 1:30pm CFHR rooms, Corbould Park, via Gate 2, Pierce Avenue, Caloundra

Please note: There will be no regular services on 16 and 23 September, due to a church convention.

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 month - Community Lunch Contact p: 0424 901 301 f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

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

Holy

St

Maleny

Sundays @ 9am

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

12 Cedar Street, Maleny malenypc.org.au

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

THISADIS 1 0 0%PROUDLY

School Holidays free fun

Time: September 27, 10am

Where: Rosetta Books, 30 Maple Street, Maleny

Sep 27

Info: Join Jade Weatherill for storytime, guided visualisation and colouring.

Maleny Markets on the Green

Time: Thursday September 28, 8am-2pm

WHAT'S ON Brought to you by

Woodies Open Day

When: Saturday September 30 to Sunday October 1

Where: Montville Sportsground, 230-238 Balmoral Rd

Sep 30 to Oct 1

Iris Viewfinder’s Herstory of the Clarinet

Time: Saturday 7th October,

7.30pm

Where: Maleny Players Theatre

Oct 7

BEERWAH

Woodfordia’s Festival of SmallHalls

Time: Saturday October 21, 7pm

Oct 21

Where: Mapleton Hall, 31 Obi Obi Rd, Mapleton Info: A music tour including Canadian, Shane Pendergast, and Australian Monique Clare. Support musicians are Shaky Roza. Our local gym are providing food & bar sales from 5.30pm.

Info: To book a stall, email malenymog@ gmail or text 0498 953 190. Stalls are $25. Hope to see you there to grab a bargain or something unique. Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with our market news. 28

Where: Between Peace of Green and Maleny Realty

Fire Season information

Time: Friday September 29, 5.30pm

Where: Glasshouse Mountains Community Hall

Sep 29

Info: The Rural Fire Service will be at the Glasshouse Mountains Community Hall, to discuss the upcoming Fire Season that is in front of us. Snacks provided.

A forest jewel in the heart of Maleny

Time: Saturday September 30, 9.30am-11am

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Sep 30

Info: You are invited to explore and celebrate the endangered rainforest with local expert Spencer Shaw and Jinibara Traditional Owner, BJ Murphy. FREE event. Bookings essential. Morning tea provided. Please register at: https:// ForestJewelDiscovery.eventbrite.com.au

The Families of Fairview

Time: Saturday September 30, 1- 4 pm

Where: 15 Porters Lane, Maleny

Sep 30

Info: Maleny’s Fairview (Pattemore House) welcomes you this Saturday to come and visit. Home-made afternoon teas are served on the graceful verandahs, overlooking the pretty restored gardens! Disabled access, plenty of parking. $5 entry - kids free.

“Wrack” Opening night

Time: Saturday September 30, 5pm

Where:Old Witta School, 316 Witta Rd, Witta

Sep 30

Info: Premiere of “Wrack” fresh porcelain and drawings performance by Louise King. Music and projection by Daphne Hart and artist talk with Dr Alexandra Lawson. Cost $30.00. Light supper included. Bookings https://www. shannongarsonporcelain.com.au/shop/p/ wrack-opening-night-with-music-andprojection-and-artist-talk

6.30 - 9pm

Where: Maleny RSL Hall, 1 Bunya St, Maleny

Info: For more information go to https:// www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair

Time: Saturday October 7, 9am-4pm

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Oct 7

Info: Garden Market - entry $2. Plants, produce stalls, Independent nurseries and all things gardening. Open gardens - $5 per garden. See www. malenygardenclub.org for more information.

Trivia and Cocktails night

Time: Saturday October 7, 6.30pm

Where: Glasshouse Mountains

RSL, 1 Reed Street, Glass House

Mountains

Oct 7

Info: The RSL Sub-branch are hosting this event for teams of up to six. Free finger food - $25 per person. Great prizes. Off the wall trivia covering all five senses. $12 cocktails. Contact katehanley81@outlook.com

Peachester Bush Dance

Time: Saturday, Oct 7, 5:30-9pm

Where: Peachester Hall

Oct 7

Info: Peachester Bush Dance is back in October, with the Landscape Band and Peachester Hall Committee to raise funds to get an aircon unit for the hall. There will be a Sausage Sizzle (GF options!) and some fruit pots for dessert. The bar will also be running.

Tickets prices: Kids under 5 - free, 5-16yrs old $5, adults (+16yrs) $12. Book at: https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/peachester-bushdance.

Moo Jam

Time: Saturday October 7, 3-8pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, 42 Bray Rd, Mooloolah Valley

Oct 7

Info: A great family get together event with Music from Sunshine Coast Acoustic Music. Jumping castles, classic cars and food trucks. Seating and table area (dog friendly - must be on lead) EFTPOS at all stalls.

Info: ‘Iris Viewfinder’s Herstory of the Clarinet’ is a brand new show, the latest of 12 solo shows such as ‘Knocking on Kevin’s Door’ ’The Art of Food” and Cycology’ that Linsey Pollak has devised and performed since 1990 all over Australia, Europe, Japan, Korea and Canada. Tickets - $30 / $20(conc): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ iris-viewfinders-herstory-of-the-clarinettickets-717015822627?

Maleny-Blackall Range

Lions Club Meet & Greet

Time: Sunday Oct 8, 2:30- 6pm

Where: Tranquil Park, 483 Mountain View Road, Maleny

Oct 8

Info: All residents of the Blackall Range, particularly new residents, are welcome to attend. In addition to a delicious selection of canapes, there will be live music from local musician Henry Catania, raffles, door prizes and auctions, some family friendly events, as well as local produce samplings. Tickets are only $25 and are available on trybooking. com/CJXYF (children under 12 are free)

Open Mic Night

Time: Tuesday October 10, 6.30 - 9.30pm

Oct 10

Where: Beerwah Hotel, 53 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah Info: Glasshouse Musos are hosting an open mic night. For more information, head to http://www.facebook.com/groups/ musosclub/

Mix Tape: Dance night

Time: Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 October, 5.30pm

Oct 11& 12

Where: Beerwah SHS Performing Arts Centre, 35 Roberts Road, Beerwah Info: Come along to a night of exceptional talent from our amazing dance students at Beerwah State High School. Doors open at 5:30pm. Don’t miss out! https://www. trybooking.com/events/landing/1086751

Family History Meeting

Time: Thursday 19 October, 1.30pm

Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club Precinct, Gate, Pierce Ave, Corbould Park

Tickets can be purchased at www.festivalofsmallhalls.com

Festuri Festival

Time: Saturday October 21, 10am-8pm

Where: Beerwah Sportsground, 32 Sportsground Drive, Beerwah

Oct 21

Info: Festuri- a multicultural inc brings the world to your doorstep with their free family-friendly festival featuring live multicultural music and dance, international food, and cultural workshops. Register at www.festuri.org.au.

Three Act Night

Time: Tuesday October 24, 6.30 - 9.30pm

Where: Beerwah Hotel, 53 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

Oct 24

Info: Glasshouse Musos host a three act night on the fourth Tuesday of each month. http:// www.facebook.com/groups/musosclub/

Evoke Modern Studio Artists

Time: Open 7 days: Monday to Sunday 6.30am to 4pm

Where: Vianta Arts, 70 Simpson St, Beerwah

Oct 19

Info: Guest Speaker Pauline Cass will be presenting the topic ‘Copyright, Privacy and Ethics’. Non-members are requested to register their attendance at: hello@ caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au

Historic Walking Tours

Time: Saturday, October 21 and Sunday October 22, 9.00am

Where: Bulcock Beach, Caloundra

Oct 21-22

Info: The Bulcock Beach Walk starts at 2:00 pm concluding at 2:45 pm. Both walks will take place on Saturday and Sunday. For more information and to sign up for these great events visit our website: https://caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au/

Until Oct 29

Info: This exhibition reflects the works by six Sunshine Coast artists. Cheryl McGannon, Michelle Mann, Lyn McBain, Corol White, Alyssa McBain and Fiona Lynch.

RECOVER BETTER TOGETHER

Stalls at upcoming events will be an opportunity to get creative with an artist to paint our ideas for how we can recover better together. Bring the kids along for book reading with puppets to help little minds think about disasters. Come along for some fruitful discussion and give-aways that can be helpful in times of disasters. Local community members are encouraged to come to the ‘We Recover Better Together’ stalls and chats at the following locations:

• Beerwah Tower Green Market: Saturday 21 October, 8am – 12pm, Beerwah Tower Green, Simpson Street

• Festuri Multicultural Music & Dance Festival, Saturday 21 October, 10am –4pm, Beerwah Sportsground

Beerwah Ladies Golf

Contributed by Brenda Briese

THURSDAY 7th September we played a Monthly Medal with 47 ladies in 3 divisions. Div 1 Winner Cathy Stone 70 nett from Dot Smith 73 nett. Div 2 Winner Monica Dangerfield 73 nett ocb from Shirley Cooper 73 nett. Div 3 Winner Carol Fraser 72 nett from Vikki Bartel 73 nett. Gross Winners Div1 Sonia Kenway 85 gross, Div2 Ebony Davenport 93 gross, Div 3. Bridget John 106 gross. NTPs 2. Andrea Campbell, 5. Lynda Sambolic, 14. Caroline Schwarer, 16. Lorraine Dillon, 2nd shot 18 Carol McLeod. Best putters Alice O’Connell & Debs

Maleny Bowls Club

Contributed by Brett Gillis

Congratulations to our Men’s Pennants team who were victorious in winning the Sunshine Coast District Bowls Association Division 10 defeating Pelican Waters in the semi-final and Mooloolaba in the final.

semi-final and finals competitions at Maleny Bowls Club on Sunday 24th September 2023. Big thanks to our band of volunteers who catered and cooked a barbeque lunch for our guests.

It had been over 12 years since we last competed in Pennants competition and the team thoroughly enjoyed visiting other

Thursday 14th September we played a Daytona game. It’s a Stableford with a twist played in a partnership. Both players play the hole & then the scores are put together. Challenging! Winners were Bronwyn McNichol & Vicki Bartel 327 pts Rs/up Karen Kemp & Joey Eccles295, third place Ali Burner & Deb Bennetts 294 . NTPs 2. Cathy Stone, 5. Sharon Phillips, 14. Lea Doyle, 16. Maureen Hampshire, 2nd shot 18. Marilyn Walsh. BRD went to 265 pts. We had a little misshap on Thursday when someone forgot to put the brake on. Result was not pretty!! Cart is now at the cart doctors for a diagnoses.

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7. 28.50% Marianne Idle - Gwyneth Drane 22 Sept N/S

1. 55.12% David Hallam - Barbara Freeman

2. 54.62% Martine Goedhart - David Hine

3. 50.62% Tom Major - Jillian Major

4. 47.62% Judith Boyd - Ann Slade

5. 42.00% Graham Nicholson - Bev Fawcett

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1. 56.88% Faye Rogers - Jennifer Hobson

2. 51.50% Marianne Idle - Neville Jordan

3. 48.38% Jackie Collinson - Trish Watts

3. 48.38% Jenny Donovan - Karen Wilson

5. 44.88% Kay Smith - Di Hume

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Vicki Bartel, Bronwyn McNicol, Ali Burner

Rob Coffey, Basil Kapoulitsa, Ben Fawns, Les Bennett, Ian Porter, Dave Coultis, Ray Ellemor, Brett Gillis and Allan Cook. Not present Joe Walters & Trevor McLean.

Sport Wins come in threes for the BeeGees club

Two key awards and U13 grand final win caps top season

THE BeeGees have been recognised for their strong efforts on the field across the 2023 season including winning FQPL3 Women’s Coach of the Year at the Footballing Queensland Awards.

Amy Higgins won Women’s Coach of the Year after taking the Premier Women’s side to the preliminary finals, while centre back Kirra-Leigh Crouch won Women’s Player of the Year.

Kirra-Leigh dreamed to win the prestigious award in the next few years, however, did not think to win this year.

“I’m actually very happy I won the award, I knew it was such a big stretch and such an unrealisitic goal, but I fully didn’t expect to win this year,” she said.

“I thought only grand finalists could win but when they

Terrific tees for Beerwah

BEERWAH Golf Division 1 men’s pennant team has won the final in the Sunshine Coast division.

The club’s assistant general manager, Matt Lang, said although the team had won the final last year, it was in the Glasshouse Division, which meant the team’s competition doubled to 12 teams.

“It was a massive and generally unexpected win against the more fancied Headland team... the boys were not expected to win but got the job done against the heavy favourites!” he said.

“It went down to the wire being a best of seven match contest... the final match could not be split after 18 holes, so they had to go to extra holes.

“Beerwah’s number one player, Sean Daines, held his nerve to par the 19th, which was good enough to defeat Headland’s number one, Ben Duncombe.”

The final was played at the Palmer Coolum Resort on Sunday, September 10. kirra@gcnews.com.au

More wins for the Doggies

,how to improve us, and then in games obviously it shows,” she

“At the start of the year we weren’t going to actually have a Premier Women’s team, for our coach to even put the hard work in to get a team together, she also took over as coach mid way last

“The other centre back and I are always there to quickly shut down the strikers, and everyone always says I’m one of the best tacklers on the coast, because I throw my body on the line, you’ve got to

The 19-year-old has been playing football since she was 8, but her skills quickly developed, debuting as a premier women player two years younger than the

“I’ve been playing for 11 years, but I started in the premier league at 14 years old for Buderim, which the youngest debutants are usually in U16s” she said.

“I was playing in the U16s, reserves and premier women

when I was 14, and then I came to BeeGees three years ago.”

Kirra-Leigh also coaches the U13s girls team alongside premier women teammate, Molly

year, and Kirra-Leigh said she’s seen a huge improvement in the team.

“They’ve improved incredibly, even as a team they’ve bonded so much, they are just like a big family, to see their improvements is just amazing,” she said.

“They were the youngest in their age group, and we struggled with injuries last year so we finished quite low on the ladder, so it was a big achievement to just make it to the finals, let alone win it.”

Both coaches were ecstatic when the final whistle blew to conclude the game, reeling with excitement.

“It was amazing honestly, it was so exciting even just to make it to the grand final, regardless of the results, Molly and I were just so proud of them,” she said.

“As soon as the game finished we just jumped straight up and we sprinted to the field and all our supporters followed soon after and we did our chant, it was just a good atmosphere.”

kirra@gcnews.com.au

THE Beerwah Bulldogs’ year keeps getting better and better, with four senior players winning awards at the Sunshine Coast Rugby League presentations.

Reegan Hicks from the Open Women team won the award for most tries scored, scoring 15 this year, seven of which were scored in her debut match.

The A Grade Men have three award winners from their grand finalist team.

Sam Fullerton won the award for most tries, scoring 16 this season, while Mathew Kidd won the award for most points, scoring a whopping 170 points.

Rookie of the year in the A Grade Men competition was Jackson Kite, who plays in the second row and debuted in round 3, the same week as Reegan Hicks.

The Beerwah Bulldogs A Grade side also won the president cup, won the minor premiership, and won the grand final for the first time in this league while also remaining undefeated all season. kirra@gcnews.com.au

Outstanding Oztagger

Beerwah athlete shows talent at recent Oztag competitions

CHARLIE Barons is one of the many rising stars in Oztag from Beerwah, recently winning a state championship and last season’s Maroochydore venue competition. His dad, Steve Barons, who has been coaching him since he started playing at six-years-old, said Charlie is a standout player who is continuing to develop in the sport.

“Charlie has been playing with his friends Jackson, Connor and Kai since the beginning and took on the best in the state and won,”

he said.

“Playing together they have won Maroochydore local competition undefeated all season and won State cup together.

“Charlie also gained Queensland selection at this year’s All Schools competition, which is the first time he has made that team.”

The 10-year-old has previously played in the U10s and U11s state cups and will be playing in the U12s state cup in February 2024.

Charlie and his friends are eagerly awaiting the start of the

Beerwah venue Oztag competition at the Sunshine Coast’s newest Oztag venue, which kicks off on October 15.

“Some of the talent I’ve seen at our open days has got me excited because they are going to surprise some of the more established rep sides around the state,” Steve said, who is also the Beerwah Oztag venue manager.

Charlie spoke about what he loves most about Oztag and what keeps him motivated.

“I love setting up my friends

to score tries so I can celebrate with them.

I also love that all my friends are now playing oztag,” he said.

“I am really looking forward to the next state cup because I get to represent the local area where all my real friends are, and that it’s not far to go for training when it starts next month.”

kirra@gcnews.com.

The BeeGees Under 13s Grand Final winning team.

Kirra-Leigh and Molly

Amy Higgins and Kirra-Leigh

Charlie Barons with Jackson Grieg, Connor Bound and Kai Carter

Sport RESULTS

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by David Hayes

WEDNESDAY 20.09.23 Morning Bowls

9.30am. Ladies Consistency Final

The final result was Di Hume 153 def Jill Kirchheiner 152. A very close game with Jill in front most of the game with both girls reaching 150 on the same end. Di also won in 2022 over Rae Farrell with Jill the champion in 2021. Great game ladies.

Social. Jack Timm, Margaret Blair and Rae Farrell def Jos Evans, Jonathan Orr and Marilyn Podmore 26-14. Carol Lewis, Jenny Hobson and Rob Scullion def Sejia Munster, Ian Sleeman and Margaret Gibson 28-16.

Gayle Coppa, Sally Squires and Grant Podmore def Mick Clark, Steph Sleeman and Noelene Annakin 23-20. Winners of the day with the highest winning margin was Rob Scullion’s team. R/Up were Rae Farrell’s team.

Thursday 21.09.23 Social Bowls

12.30pm.

Full green of pairs with the format winner’s vs losers. Winners of the day with 2 wins + a margin of 23 were Frank Hollywood Buckley and David Booth. R/Up with the highest winning margin in the 2nd game were Darcy Wilson and Vic Muscat with + 17.

by Lindsay Henderson. Great afternoon of bowls.

Congrats to the Ladies Div 4 Pennant side who made the Semi against Coolum at Mooloolaba on Sunday Morning. In a very close game, our girls got up by 1 shot and meant The Waves in the final.

In the final Glasshouse was yo strong winning 54 to 29. How good is that!! Go Glasshouse.

Unfortunately, the Men Div 3 and 5 sides fell one-win of short making the finals.

Lucky draw went to Jonathan Orr and Warren Blackbourne. $30 Meat Voucher was won by Gavin Linnan and the $20 cash was won Jill and Di, R/Up and winner in the Ladies Consistency final

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Jobs for the yard in October

• Vines – flowering or fruiting – will be growing quickly, so keep training them so that they grow where you want them to (not the other way around).

• The warmer weather is perfect for planting tropical fruit trees, such as babaco, longan and tamarillo.

• Flowering kangaroo paws may need stacking to support them if feeding birds make them bend.

• Renew your herb garden with fresh basil, oregano, marjoram, rosemary and thyme. Try something different like curry leaf, galangal ginger or turmeric. Don’t think about coriander, as it will just bolt to seed before you know it.

• Tidy up your pawpaw tree by removing any fungal diseased leaves or fruits. This will help the developing fruits stay healthy as they ripen. You may wish to treat them with a preventative

Vegetables

Plant asparagus, silverbeet, capsicum, pumpkin, choko, zucchini, shallots, cucumber, beans, eggplant, lettuce, okra, radish, spring onion, tomato, sweet corn and sweet potato.

Flowers

• WATCH out for leaf miner in your citrus trees. Recent new growth is susceptible to this burrowing caterpillar. Spray every twothree weeks with a pest spray or white oil to control the problem.

• Citrus is flowering, so don’t let them dry out until the fruits are set, as dry soil will make them drop their developing fruits.

• Grape vines will be growing and bunches of grapes forming, so keep up the water to ensure plump juicy fruits. If birds are

a problem, cover the whole vine with netting or the bunches with individual pest exclusion bags.

Green Harvest has a good range (greenharvest.com.au)

• Prune your poinsettias by two thirds to promote strong growth for next autumn.

• Plant seed or seedlings for Christmas dinner, especially colourful, leafy lettuces like red mignonette, butter beans, golden button squash and cherry tomatoes.

Plant alyssum, amaranthus, torenia, bedding begonia, gomphrena, cosmos, gerbera, marigold, gazania, petunia, coleus, portulaca, carnation, salvia, zinnia, aster, celosia, sunflower, impatiens, calendula, californian poppy, chrysanthemum, dianthus, gaillardia, gloxinia, phlox and snapdragon.

Amaranthus

Sweet corn

Tamarillo

Grapes

Ray White Landsborough Now

The Team at Ray White Beerwah and Mooloolah Valley Expand to Landsborough!

Leading real estate agencies, Ray White Beerwah and Ray White Mooloolah Valley, have exciting news for the community as they announce their expansion to the historic town of Landsborough With a proven track record, this expansion promises a new era of real estate excellence Ranked as the number one agency in Landsborough as shown by realestate com au, Ray White plan on continuing their tradition of exceptional service

Ray White’s history dates back 121 years to a humble shed in Crows Nest, QLD. With a deep appreciation for history, the team is dedicated to preserving the historic nature of Landsborough while delivering modern real estate solutions

At the heart of this expansion is a true family business led by Alex Garden, his partner Hailey, and their two sons Riley and Lachie The lineage continues with Alex's parents, Tracy and Harry, all of whom play integral roles in the company's operations

With a team of 18 this family-oriented approach translates into a personalized and caring method to real estate, fostering strong connections within the community With a combination of expertise, a dedication to heritage, and a strong family ethos, Ray White are set to make a lasting impact on Landsborough's real estate landscape.

From both ours and Ray White’s historical family to yours, we are looking forward to helping you with your real estate or investment financial goals

ESTATE Real

The McGraTh reporT 2024 - coMinG This ocTober

a ustralia’s real estate report covering the latest house price updates and emerging property trends:

The market correction we experienced during FY23 was both short and sharp, with Australian home values returning to growth much earlier than expected despite continually increasing interest rates.

So what market trends are driving the latest cycle?

A shortage of stock for sale is driving the commencement of this new market cycle which is a trend being seen across

the entire East Coast market, led by Sydney. Returning migrants are turbocharging demand, with many buying instead of renting because the rental market is so tight and weekly rents have risen exponentially. What other pathways to home ownership are we seeing for migrants?

On the supply side, dwelling approvals trended lower in FY23 due to high construction costs and ongoing labour

shortages. How will this impact the forever home dream?

The McGrath Report 2024 covers all of this and more, so pre-register now to receive your copy to get the jump on others. We talk to the experts on emerging property trends, take a deep dive into the performance of the East Coast of Australia’s real estate markets and have a first look at John McGrath’s property market hotspots.

Tell Me how - email “McGrath report 2024” to carrissawillis@mcgrath.com.au and a copy will arrive in your inbox in october.

As an experienced property investor, your focus is undoubtedly on driving the greatest returns from your investment to achieve your

longer-term financial goals. This guide has been created in conjunction with our most experienced team of property managers to help give you

proven insights into how to maximise your returns and drive greater results from your property investment.

CONDUCTING A PROPERTY INVE sTMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

before you can look to drive greater returns from your investment you need to understand how your current portfolio is performing. in order to do this, set aside half a day or more each year to assess your property and its performance. This ritual can help identify opportunities to both save money and to make more money. When reviewing your property’s performance consider the following points: properTY inVesTMenT

• Are you charging market competitive rent? Look at similar properties online and talk to your property manager.

• Has the property’s value increased since your last review? Do you have any additional equity in the property that you could use for other investments?

• Are you on the most competitive

reVieW criTeria

home loan rate? Can you get a better deal?

• Are you on the right insurance policy, is the premium competitive, could you consolidate polices for better value?

• Do you have ongoing issues with the property? Would it be better to off load the property and invest

elsewhere?

• Do you have the best investment team supporting you? Are they providing proactive service and advice you require?

• Are you maximising your taxable expenses? Organise to meet with your accountant to ensure you’re claiming all possible expenses.

• Do you need to make proactive

repairs to your property? You or your property manager should inspect your property regularly so you can identify and address any potential maintenance issues.

• Does your rental yield align to your investment goals? If not, what changes can you make to help you achieve them?

12 CHANGEs THAT CAN IMPACT YOUR INVEsTMENT PROPERTY’s RENTAL

• Paint the walls

• Tidy up the garden

• Fix the flooring

• Update the kitchen

• Refresh the bathroom

• Add some extra features such as blinds or shutters

• Add built-in’s and storage

• Add a parking space

• Create or enhance the outdoor living space

• Adding security to the property

• Keep it well maintained

• Improvements to the building

Before you start planning to make any changes, it’s a good idea to talk to your property manager to understand your

target market and what appeals to them.

Having this insight can help guide you on what improvements could have the biggest impact on the quality of tenants you attract, the rent you can charge and the longterm value of your investment property.

HOW A HIGH PERFORMING PROPERTY MANAGER CAN ADD VALUE:

Property managers today are highly skilled professionals that play an integral role in the success of a property investment.

A high performing property manager will help their clients

across a number of key areas:

• Setting the right market rent

• Highly skilled at reaching the greatest number of potential tenants

• Highly skilled at screening tenants

to find the right one

• Retaining good tenants by addressing day to day demands

• Help ensure you have accurate

financial records

• Conduct regular inspections

to ensure your property is being looked after

• Managing rent, including setting, adjusting and collecting

• Knowing specific local landlordtenant laws

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HOW TO GET THE RENTAL HOME YOU WANT

Tenants will be relieved to know we’re now seeing a moderation in rent rises after some very steep increases, of course, it’s returning migrants and international students now pushing rents back up in some areas. Most migrants settle in or around our CBDs upon arriving, and most international students want to live close to their universities, most of which are in inner city areas.

Given the strong ongoing competition for rentals, we asked the head of property management for our McGrath network, to provide some tips for tenants to help them get the rental home they want.

Although it may be disheartening for tenants to see scores of

other people at inspections, there is ample opportunity to make yourself stand out in the application process.

Top tips:

• Most agencies use online application forms. It’s important to know the platform the agency is using in advance allowing the tenant to be well prepared. We highly recommend pre-applying so the agency can commence processing prior to the inspection.

• Ask your current or previous property manager for a copy of your rental ledger to include in the application or login to your online tenant portal and download the ledger directly. This provides verifiable evidence

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that you pay rent on time.

• Include character references in your application from your employer or previous property managers. If you have pets, include photos, cover brief and references for them, too.

• Dress well for the inspection, arrive on time and bring a tape measure to check your furniture will fit. If you are unable to attend, ask the agent for a video link.

• Be willing to move in as soon as the property becomes vacant.

• If you miss out, ask the property manager about upcoming listings. It’s worth developing relationships with managers as you might get a head start on the next suitable property.

To learn more, send your enquiries through to our Leasing Consultant Alyce Stimpson at alycestimpson@mcgrath.com.au

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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 Janet Gilmour - 5438 8548. For all sales enquiries, please contact Cassi Nuske – 0415 304 127. We look forward to being of service for all your real estate requirements.

The McGrath Coast & Hinterland Annual Awards recently took place at the breathtaking Warrior Restaurant. Amidst the tranquil

came together to acknowledge the commitment and excellence in real estate contributed every day by our team. f

Katie Mocker was awarded the All-Round Property Manager Superstar

Sharee Little took out the award for Property Manager of the Year