Edition 27 September 2022

FROM THE EDITOR

THERE’S something amiss in Queensland when two towns with local swimming pools cannot open for summer.

But that’s the scenario facing Maleny and Mooloolah Valley, which within weeks of each other have announced that they simply don’t have the right staff to be able to operate.

The pool committees are frustratedthey are doing all they can to open and provide the community with the service.

But they are thwarted by a model that isn’t working.

How has it come to this? Swimming is part of our culture and DNA.

Most people take it for granted that there’s a pool close by, whether they’re an aspiring Olympian or escaping the heat of the day.

Given our mild start to spring having a swim or starting lessons again probably isn’t front of mind for many people. But it won’t be long.

The problem boils down to the pools being built on and owned by the Department of Education. The pools are only available to the public outside of school hours, the council has no

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responsibility and it’s seemingly a low priority for the state government. Then you have a situation where even if the pools find a manager, their employment ends when the pool closes for winter.

Not ideal, especially in the current economy.

The towns themselves don’t have the population to warrant a council-built and operated pool, which if they did would be able to supply year round swimming options.

Perhaps it’s time for a rethink.

Perhaps given the growing population and investment across the hinterland there needs to be more thought to a permanent solution that will work for a growing local community.

On a completely different note, thanks to Lisa Plucknett whose poem this weekinspired by tech-anger issues I’m told - is a highlight (P18). Honest, witty and it rhymes. Love it.

Former Beerwah Bulldogs junior Reed Mahoney (centre) of the Eels celebrates winning with fans during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Parramatta Eels at Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Friday, September (AAP Image/Darren England)

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Swimmers in the dry

By Jennifer Kent

HINTERLAND families may have to sweat through another summer without access to local pools and swim clubs, with both Maleny Pool and Mooloolah Valley Pool unable to find suitable candidates for management of the pools, citing staffing issues across the board.

Both pools are owned by Education Queensland, located on school grounds and run seasonally.

It’s a disappointing blow for residents coming into warmer weather who are forced to travel away from the hinterland to access a public or community pool for exercise and leisure, however, opening the pools to the public has proved a difficult feat for the many volunteers working to secure appropriate candidates.

Earlier this year, Maleny Swimming Club announced they had secured a manager and were set to open in August this year, however, the club later announced the person contracted to open the pool was unable to meet their commitment.

Maleny Swim Club spokesperson Cath Lim shared it was a disappointing outcome however the club’s volunteers continue to explore the right kind of model which will both serve to provide the community with access to the pool and meet the requirements for the school.

“We understand how frustrating it is for the community, and it is just as frustrating for us on the committee,” Cath shared.

“There are a lot of aspects that need to be met behind the scenes and we’re hopeful that we can find the right model and the right person to reopen the pool.”

It is a similar scenario in Mooloolah Valley, with the school’s P&C in negotiations with operators, who have cited lack of staff as their biggest hurdle.

Mooloolah State School P&C president Keith McConnell expressed disappointment with the pool unable to open at the scheduled date, but still hopes the pool is able to open to the public later in the season.

“We do this [open the pool to the public] for the community,” he said.

“While we won’t be opening at the start of school term as originally hoped, we are still in discussions to open the pool to the public in the future.”

school, has been very proactive in the process behind the scenes: “We have a great P&C team that put in so much time and effort. We’re not giving up yet.”

There appears to be difficulty finding suitable swimming teachers and instructors all round. The seasonal nature of the position with split hours outside of school operating times, and being full time for part of the year, seemingly adding to the diffculty of securing staff.

While the schools receive funding through grants to operate the pools to the public, they are not on councilowned property. It is unclear if local Swim Clubs will operate this season, disappointing for those who now have to travel away from the hinterland to join a club.

‘Do Nut’ forget to get your check

THE QCWA Beerwah ladies are supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month for October by getting behind the special campaign reminding women “Do-nut forget to screen your breasts”. On their October 8 Market Day, the CWA Hall will be transformed into a sea of pink, with a special twist on their delicious scones; you are invited to enjoy a pink scone or donut with a cuppa, with all proceeds supporting Cancer Council Queensland. The ladies are keen to promote this important service to the community. Head along to the October Beerwah Tower Green Market and enjoy a special pink morning tea and pick up a raffle ticket at their bumper raffle.

The markets run from 8am to noon, at the QCWA Hall and surrounding grounds on Simpson Street. BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast mobile

Mooloolah Valley swimming pool

Bus concept gets traction

By Kirra Livingstone

A VISION for a community-run 12-seater electric bus is a step closer following a community meeting in Maleny last week.

Convenor of the Maleny Community e-Bus Working Group, Andrew McLean, said the concept was a logical answer to the town’s parking woes while reducing traffic on busy Maple Street.

“The vision is an electric 12-seater bus that can run through and around Maleny and pick up passengers and deliver them along Maple Street maybe twice a day,” he said.

“It’s just an idea but I can’t think of any other way of having less traffic on Maple Street. It takes 12 cars off the road.”

The bus being considered is a Joylong electric bus, which would cost about $125,000 to purchase. Importantly it only costs about 5 cents per kilometre to run.

Mr McLean said the next step was organising a working group, bringing volunteers together and raising funds.

“What we need are volunteers, sponsoring organisations and we need funds,” Andrew said.

“We need to fundraise. We need a team that will physically walk down the street and ask businesses for dollars.”

A meeting, held by Maleny Forums at

Maleny Community Centre last Tuesday explored many of the issues that needed to be addressed.

Mr McLean said they had sponsorship opportunities available including a $65,000 platinum sponsorship.

“Five gold sponsors by $5000, silver sponsor - 10 at $2000, 10 bronze sponsors at $500, and personal donations at $10,000, that all gives you $125,000.”

IGA Seasons Maleny has pledged to match dollar-for-dollar any funds raised.

“That’s a really amazing thing by IGA... it makes it really do-able.”

“We would love to find enough sponsorship in town to provide free transport,” Andrew added.

Community questions included who would volunteer to drive it and the number of bus runs per day. A survey was also considered necessary to find out the wider community interest in a service.

Welcome to Maleny everyone

DOZENS of newcomers to the hinterland

Coles split down the aisle

By Marina Gomide

DIVISIONS are running deep over plans for grocery giant Coles to develop a site on the corner of Roys Rd and Steve Irwin Way.

Coles has appealed a decision by the Sunshine Coast Council to reject its development application last year.

GC&M News revealed this month that Coles has since made a number of minor amendments to its DA in the hope of a successful appeal.

The revelation resulted in dozens of comments from readers, some of who

thought it should be a priority, and that a lot had changed in the past year.

“Definitely need this given all the new houses that will be going in on Steve Irwin Way,” Natalie Powell said.

Leesa Dwan, Bron Hawkins, and Rolf Wandtke brought attention to another positive aspect: job opportunities.

“Bring it on!!! More jobs and more competition is great for the progression of our community,” Leesa commented.

But there was considerable scepticism as well with many arguing not enough had been done to address traffic concerns at the intersection.

“It [Coles] will be needed...But not on that corner!” Kay Hearne wrote.

“Traffic there at the lights and in/out of Moroney Place is already a nightmare and with an application in for another 40 industrial lots behind the Church on Burys Rd it will be even busier.”

Kay and others also raised concerns about parking.

Billy Tillot also pointed out that another superstore chain will take business away from local shops.

“Absolutely not required. The area already has Woolworths, Fresh & Save and Aldi,” he wrote.

“Not to mention the impact it would

have on all the small businesses in the CBD, which should remain the focal point.”

One solution, proposed by Kar Mar and Ardyn Casey who said that the town needs to invest in more public transport to accommodate the continually growing area.

Lastly, David Dixon took issue with Coles’ statements that the town need a fast-food outlet. “A sign of a town’s greatness is not measured in the number of drive-throughs it has. It’s the friendly and kind people it has in its community,” he commented.

The appeal continues to be heard.

Secrets on the Lake yours for just $20m+ Unit proposal lodged

By Mitch Gaynor

A PROPOSAL for a nine-unit apartment block in Beerwah within a medium density residential area directly behind Glasshouse Christian College has been lodged with council.

The development application for a material change of use to the property at 17 Nichols Avenue was lodged with Sunshine Coast Council on behalf of RMC Holdings 2.0 Pty Ltd.

According to the DA, the developer is proposing a medium density residential unit development that “makes efficient use of the site to facilitate higher density infill development in a location that is in close proximity to the Beerwah Town Centre and existing rail network”.

The development will “aid the area” to achieve higher densities, “which is highly sought after on the basis that the locality, south of the town centre, is presently dominated by detached dwelling houses on large lots, despite the medium density zoning”.

Town planner, Adam & Sparkes, stated that the proposed development was of a

scale that would meet the community’s expectations for the zone and wider locality, “given the presence of existing multiple dwelling development and small residential lots north of the town centre”.

The nine-unit development features “high quality architectural design” and a mix of building materials to enhance variation and visual interest, the town planner stated in the DA.

“Overall, the proposed building design seeks to integrate the traditional built form character of Beerwah by using lightweight timber and cladding materials, with skillion colourbond roofs, complemented by ample landscaping along the street frontage,” it stated.

“The proposed development will largely appear as a low-set dwelling from the street and will maintain a residential streetscape that is sympathetic to surrounding dwelling house development”.

The application states that the proposal will assist a housing shortfall in the area.

“The proposed density of 67.53 dwellings per hectare will assist the pocket of medium density residential zoned land to fulfill the intent of the zone, assisting in accommodating for the shortfall of density achieved in the Beerwah area to date,” the DA stated.

“It is noted that the development provides this, whilst also containing a built form that is in-keeping with the rural town character of the local area”.

MONTVILLE’S Secrets on the Lake is up for sale for the very first time with the luxury eco-accommodation, restaurant and art gallery expected to fetch in excess of $20 million.

The nearly 16 hectare property was built on the shores of Lake Barron by George and Aldy Johnston, who are looking to retire.

The private lake frontage, pristine rainforest and waterfalls are surrounded by thousands of acres of National Park, state forest and waterboard land.

The resort called ‘Secrets on the Lake’ which includes a restaurant and art gallery is an exclusive holiday destination featuring bespoke self-contained cabins with hand-carved timber detailing, local artworks, hanging fireplaces, sunken spas, balconies and beautiful vistas across Lake Baroon and the rainforest.

It comprises of 10 tree houses and two additional accommodation units including one in a heritage building and a larger four-bedroom cabin suited to large groups.

A render of the proposed nine-unit complex lodged with Sunshine Coast Council.

Jordan’s World Cup pride

By Kirra Livingstone

THE Beerwah Bulldogs 2020 premiership winning coach and captain, Jordan Meads, has been named the captain of the first ever Greek World Cup team.

Meads played for the Bulldogs from 2018-2020 when the club still competed in the Brisbane rugby league competition and said he loved being a part of the A-Grade side.

“I’m super blessed to have the Beerwah Bulldogs as part of my journey,” he said.

“I was really fortunate to had have that opportunity at such a proud club and incredibly grateful for the opportunity.”

The 30-year-old has quite the career under his belt, having been signed at the New Zealand Warriors in 2011 for a few years and playing in France and the UK.

But once the opportunity came up to potentially play rugby league for his home country at an international level, he couldn’t pass it up.

“I’ve got a young family and a really good career so for me the World Cup is the pinnacle and I’m just super excited to represent our nation on a world scale,” he said. He has been playing for the Greek side since 2014 in the European

of the team ever since his second game.

However, the team haven’t been eligible to play in the Rugby League World Cup but won through to the tournament through the qualifying rounds.

“It was a pipe dream five years ago to make it into the world cup and against all odds and against all the adversity we have faced we have just kept winning,” he said.

“And although we are extremely fortunate, we are really proud of the effort we have put in to get to this stage because it was certainly a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get there.”

The World Cup is hosted by England and starts on October 15.

Greece is in Group A and will face England, France and Samoa in the

Croc Hunter lodge opens

ROBERT Irwin has recalled how his late father, Steve, hand built what are now the front doors to the luxury Crocodile Hunter Lodge, which was officially opened last week.

The Lodge consists of eight cabins, and a high end bar and restaurant with plans for dozens more cabins in the coming years. Robert and Terri Irwin along with Tourism, Innovation and Sport Minister, Stirling Hinchliffe (pictured), opened the lodge, with Terri saying the new lodge was achieving 75% occupancy.

Mr Hinchliffe said the site would be a

boost for tourism now and ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

“This further offer allows people to stay longer, see more and experience more for the whole of the region and have a special relationship with Australia Zoo,” he said.

“We will see a $4.5 million feed-back into the local economy each and every year going forward.”

The legacy of Steve Irwin is also clear in the name with Robert saying his dad contributed in more ways than just the name.

“There’s so many little aspects of dad

through the whole thing, the front doors to the lodge were originally the crocodile grandstands from the original croc enclosures that he hand built,” he said.

“This wood was all recycled, he put every single nail in there and built these beautiful grandstands way back in the

80’s, and its really special that we are actually able to incorporate a part of dad.”

“It’s always been really important doing something like this that we are as ecofriendly as humanly possible,” Robert said. Guests will be able to connect with wildlife and Australia Zoo animals at the lodge.

Cassi’s top 10 award

STAR agent for McGrath Real Estate Agents Beerwah, Cassi Nuske, has secured the ninth spot in the Real Estate Business (REB) Top 50 Dealmakers 2022 rankings.

Now in its sixth year, the REB Dealmakers 2022 independent ranking list sets the benchmark for agents operating in Australia’s real estate industry who are focused on residential property sales.

Cassi said it was a huge honour in such a competitive industry.

“I am extremely honoured and so grateful to have made it to the top 10!” she said.

“It’s a true love for this community and for what I do, but I could not have achieved this without my amazing team.

“Thank you to Jo Daley - Operations Manager, and Kate Godwin - Marketing and Communications Manager for their support.”

The ranking is an initiative of leading industry resource REB, produced by award-winning media business Momentum Media.

To compile the rankings, REB asked agents to submit figures from their settled residential property sales across the 2022 financial year between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022.

Their performance was measured against three specific markers: number of deals in the 2022 financial year, growth of number of sales year-on-year, and consistency of sales month-on-month.

Momentum Intelligence director Michael Johnson said: “This year, we have seen some outstanding work by agents in the industry.

It’s a true love for this community and for what I do, but I could not have achieved this without my amazing team.

“With the REB Dealmakers focusing on consistency and growth year-onyear, this ranking is providing a platform

for all the hardworking agents in the market to showcase their achievements. “Congratulations to all the agents who have made the ranking this year.”

REB editor Grace Ormsby congratulated this year’s top performers, while observing that every single agent who made the ranking has faced an increasing number of headwinds over the past 12 months. “This year’s ranking exemplifies the value of good customer service and an efficient operation — which all of this year’s agents have clearly striven for.”

All data was verified by Momentum Intelligence to ensure accuracy.

Cassi Nuske from McGrath Real Estate Agents.

Pressure Drop turns up hi-fi

By Marina Gomide

IT has been a long-term issue in Maleny that although there might be plenty of activities for some generations, young adults have not been well catered for.

In an effort to revive the youthful spirit of the quiet hinterland town, Pressure Drop Records opened shop in May, selling not just records and vinyl, but also vintage clothing and alternative local artwork.

To help promote the new store and its artists, the shop has been hosting monthly events such as art exhibitions, life drawing classes, independent film screenings and DJ parties, which have become very popular amongst the local young adults.

Store owner Jamen Lyndon, 30, was born and bred in Maleny and always noticed the lack of options young people from a desire to give these artists, a space to sell and display their art.

“There isn’t really much art that speaks to a younger audience, since all the main shops in town cater to art for tourists, so we wanted he said.

To further ensure they’re supporting the artists they promote, they make zero profit off the exhibitions, taking no sales

One local artist who recently participated in one of these exhibitions is Crystal Waters native Jayo Stenz. During the exhibit he sold nearly every single piece displayed, which he says is all thanks to the new, modern store.

upbringing in the nature-filled hinterland of Maleny.

“As a child born in Crystal Waters Eco Village, the Australian-country creatures and wilderness always seem to find

themselves in all of my artistic ventures,” he said.

One of his recent series of works are the imagining of Maleny from 1922 to 3022 (pictured below).

Aside from his paintings, he is also an illustrator for children’s books and is now diving into the world of animation, having won first prize in WAnimate’s International 30 Second Animation Competition in July.

The record shop’s techno nights have also been providing local young adults with a resemblance of a nightclub in small, quiet Maleny, having become an anticipated weekend event for locals looking to let their hair down.

“We want the young people of Maleny to come out of their houses on weekends and find each other and connect,” Jamen said.

The next events hosted by the Pressure Drop Record Store is an art exhibit by Smessy Art on October 8, from 7pm to 10pm, and a BYO rave on October 15 starting at 7pm.

Pleased to meet you

THE Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club would like to thank all who attended our 17th annual Welcome ‘Meet and Greet’ on September 18 at the Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion. It was a joy to see newcomers to the area in recent years meet fellow newcomers, together with residents, sponsoring businesses and community organisations who extended a warm welcome.

Guests were able to wander around the beautifully presented presentation stalls chatting to local community groups and our sponsors, who showcased their various businesses and organisations, whilst listening to the dulcet tones of local musician John Mayes.

A delicious afternoon tea, provided by local restaurant The Orangery, was enjoyed by all and a bar was manned by the Lions Club, together with craft beer tasting provided by local brewery and restaurant Brouhaha. Our MC for the afternoon was member for Glasshouse Andrew Powell. President of the Lions Club Helen Johnston thanked everyone for attending the event and the sponsors for their support. Guest speaker, local historian Desley Malone spoke about the very

A wonderful tribute

A High Tea to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II was held at The Local on September 22. The tribute to the late Monarch was attended by 26 ladies who spent the afternoon talking about their stories of the beloved royal and as well as toasting to her memory. The Sunshine Coast Ex-Service Women’s associate president gave a short address.

early history of the town and the timber industry. Local Councillor Winston Johnston also extended a welcome to the newcomers. A raffle with prizes donated by local artists and businesses was a great success, with first prize being a large, framed print donated by internationally acclaimed photographer Ben Messina and a framed print, tea towel and book by local artist Vanessa Perske as second prize. Lions’ member Chaffey Backhouse, auctioneer extraordinaire, auctioned a framed print, donated by local artist Gary Myers. We would like to thank all our sponsors for their generosity and support. A big thank you to our major sponsors Seasons IGA, Queensland Country Bank, Maleny Hardware, Maleny Hotel and Sunshine Coast Council. The success of this annual event is also made possible by the support and generosity of local real estate agents, who invite newcomers to attend and provide generous sponsorship, including Brant & Bernhardt, RE/MAX Hinterland, Maleny & Hinterland Real Estate, Blackall Range Real Estate and Legacy Properties.

Contributed by Diane Hobson

John entertains newcomers at the Blackall Range Lions Club Meet and Greet.

KEY road and rail networks will connect us even closer to the city, the coast, career opportunities and our friends and family; this week we asked our panel of GO Hinterland respondents the following question:

Q: Why is it so important to ensure we get transport infrastructure planning right for future generations – and what concerns are there if we don’t?

Jenny Broderick, President Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce

A: It is absolutely essential to get this right in order that our future generations have fair and equitable access to jobs and career opportunities throughout the Sunshine Coast. Again, connectedness is essential. It’s not the Hinterland and the Coast, we are all one region working toward making a great community and place for everyone to live, work and play. People of all ages should be able to have access to a transport system that allows them to move freely, and stress free throughout the Coast in order for us to continue to enjoy the lifestyle we have come to love. Many of our businesses are currently experiencing staff shortages due to a lack of variety of accommodation, and affordable transport options for our diverse demographic. We need to get the infrastructure, transport and planning right now, to ensure our businesses will be able to employ the staff they need to continue to ensure their own businesses remain viable in the future.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor, Mark Jamieson

We expect more than half a million people will choose to live on the Sunshine Coast in the next 20 years. With that in mind, we must take the opportunity to carefully

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examine how residents and visitors will move around in the future. Private vehicles cannot continue to be our only option as more people choose to call our region home. This is particularly the case if we want to preserve our natural landscape and assets, maintain our liveability and avoid spending long periods of our time in traffic. Sunshine Coast Council is also preparing a new planning scheme to guide the way we

grow and develop as a region. Through careful planning, we can protect the places we love, preserve our natural environment, maintain the lifestyle we enjoy and shape the built environment to support our vision for the region’s future.

Andrew Powell MP Member for Glass House

A: Because Mums and Dads of the present and the future will be spending too much

time sitting in their car and not enough time with their family. Because our future farmers won’t be able to get their produce to their markets in time. Because our future small business owners will lose productivity and profits because their freight and staff are stuck in traffic jams. Because we will miss decades of tourism opportunities before, during and after the Olympics. If we don’t get it right, we will inherit the mistakes of so many other

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Drone images of work underway of the Steve Irwin Way road overpass for the B2N project. IMAGES: Cameron Reeves

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(walking, cycling, rolling) infrastructure, we will continue to find ourselves on a path dependence of private motor vehicles, and continued degradation of our liveability and the environmental qualities as well.

Spencer Shaw, President Maleny Chamber of Commerce

A: Without a crystal ball, its hard to predict the infrastructure needs of the future, but we can be sure that humans are still going to want to go for a walk, go to work, go to the shops, visit friends, go to a show or gig and of course get a coffee! Consultation with communities by government and infrastructure providers to provide genuine input and adaptive management will be increasingly important to ensure we aim to “get it right”.

an Hope, Secretary, Secretary Rotary Club of Glasshouse Country; Treasurer; Landsborough Area Community Association; Treasurer; Beerwah Sportsground Management Committee; Treasurer; Glasshouse Country Toastmasters

regions and cities that didn’t plan, weren’t innovative and sacrificed their liveability as a result – not to mention lost their amenity, environment and agriculture.

Dr Nicholas Stevens, Program Coordinator, Urban Design and Town Planning. School of Law and Society University of the Sunshine Coast

A: Infrastructure planning for public

transport and even walking and cycling takes a long time and is expensive, which is why it is not an easy thing to do. It is important that we understand who wants to move, when and why – not just now and day to day, but over the next decades. Transport infrastructure is explicitly tied to land use – what you develop where, and for who (in terms of land uses) will impact the kind of transport choice and opportunity that they need. As we

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already have existing urban centres on the Sunshine Coast (importantly with existing community infrastructure, libraries, schools, community centres, medical faculties, etc), and many others planned or currently developing we need to optimise the centres we have, with the transport we will need. If we fail to link our major centres with quality public transport, and then within those centres we fail to provide quality and user- friendly active transport

A: As mentioned previously, while Government at all levels have been able to provide much of infrastructure we require, the major shortcoming here in the Hinterland remains public transport. The right planning for the future to ensure accessibility and connectivity is absolutely vital, as there is a well-established need to enhance the transport of our local community. Funding public transport here on the Sunshine Coast and getting it right for our residents and future needs and generations needs to be prioritised by both State and Federal Governments.

Dr Richard Hamilton Johnston is a rare breed, Dr Johnston’s introduction to dentistry was as a top Cosmetic Dental Technician working in Brisbane. This means he is extremely good at making beautiful and functional dentures.Richard then took a hiatus from the dental profession and joined the Australian Defence force in Army Aviation. Dr Johnston then returned to the dental profession, qualifying as a dentist in 2008.

This combination of Cosmetic Dental Technician and qualified Dentist, means Dr Johnston can look after all your dental and denture needs, understanding your oral anatomy, your dental health and how to create functional partial or full dentures that look amazing.

Top Implant Dentist Dr Michel Zabik has been serving the Beerwah community since 2017 and has now teamed up with Dr Johnston to provide a range of Implant retained denture solutions including All-On-Four and Dr Zabik’s own ‘Snap In Denture’ Securely retained with Dental Implants, Dr Zabik’s Snap In Denture, means you get the feel and function of real teeth matched with the artistry of Dr Johnston’s cosmetically Dr Denture

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Gregson & Weight open day to shed light on death

By Kirra Livingstone

Have you ever been to a Funeral Home or met a Funeral Director?

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes and what is it they do there? How would you like your final journey to be in a 1923 Classic Dodge or a 1939 Dodge Hot Rod Hearse, with friends & relatives from interstate and overseas able to watch ?

Memorable funerals and celebrations of life don’t just happen, it takes a team of dedicated, professional staff with the experience, facilities and technology to bring your ideas to reality.

If you’d like to make sure your funeral is held exactly how you want it to be, come to the Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors Open Day on Saturday 8th October at 159 Wises Road Buderim and talk to the people who can de-mystify the process for you.

Take a tour of their facilities, see their amazing range of classic hearses and talk to their experienced and reliable funeral directors, who can turn your ideas into reality.

At Gregson & Weight we are here with you all the way, as we’ve been supporting

families right across the Sunshine Coast since 1972.

Grants now open for local groups

MAKE something great happen - Minor grants for community groups now open Does your community organisation need funding to help with one-off projects, events and activities?

Make it a reality with support from Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Grants Program.

Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said not-for-profit groups could apply for a Minor Grant of up to $2000 for projects that align with council’s strategic priorities and demonstrate a community purpose.

“The program aims to acknowledge the incredible contribution our Sunshine Coast community groups and their volunteers make to achieving our shared vision of being Australia’s most sustainable region: Healthy. Smart. Creative,” Cr Law said.

Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ grants.

Round closes: October 31, 2022 Notification anticipated: Mid-December.

Free building community course in Glasshouse Country this October

ARE you a member of a local group or thinking about joining one? Would you like to get more involved in your neighbourhood? You are invited to participate in an upcoming FREE short course: Building Community in Glasshouse Country.

This course is being offered by Glasshouse Country Community Development in partnership with Community Praxis Co-op who have been

running community building courses for nearly 25 years.

“The key focus is on building participants’ confidence, skills and connections by learning new ways of interacting with community” said Glasshouse Country Community Development Worker Jody Blackburn. “So over four weeks of fun interactive sessions, participants will learn practical skills and methods that will assist them

to get past our differences so we can work together and reinvigorate our local groups and actions in community.”

Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre volunteer, Leigh McCulloch, completed the course in June and said it was a great learning experience. “It was a truly wonderful experience; one I am very grateful for. In my 10 years of volunteering in our local community the things I have been taught in the

course were not things that I could have ever learnt ‘on the job’. I feel much better equipped to continue work in the community having completed the course.”

An information session is being held at 10am Wednesday 12 October at Beerwah QCWA Hall in Simpson Street, Beerwah. An evening session may also be held if there’s interest. To find out more, contact Jody Blackburn on 0491 205 266 or email jody@calcomm.org.au

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Sustainable Futures Lifestyle Expo coming soon

Saturday October 8 8.30am to 3.30pm

Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion

MALENY Commerce is hosting the 2022 Sustainable Futures Lifestyle Expo with guest speakers, exhibitors and demonstrations/workshops. It is a great event to start conversations or connect with like-minded people, speakers and businesses.

Maleny Commerce hosts this event every three years.

Maleny Commerce president Spencer Shaw said: “Come along to this free event and listen to nine great guest speakers on the main stage throughout the day covering topics that are relevant and real”.

“Meet and chat to exhibitors or book yourself on a 15-minute e-bike ride suitable for all the family, test drive Australia’s first electric scooter or motobike, or simply sit back and watch

a demonstration or join in a workshop. Keep an eye on the Facebook page Sustainable Futures Lifestyle Expo for all the latest information on the event.”

Check out page 15 of this edition to see the timetable for speakers and demonstrations/workshops.

Presentations include:

• UNESCO Biosphere – Sunshine Coast Council

• The Real Cost of Food – Impacts on Farming and Environment – Maple Street Cooperative

• An Introduction to Composting Toilets

... + much, much more.

People asked to rent granny flats

HOMEOWNERS will be encouraged to rent secondary dwellings for the next three years under emergency planning changes expected to house thousands of Queenslanders. Deputy Premier and Minister for Planning Steven Miles said the changes, suggested by stakeholders at the Queensland Housing Roundtable, will remove restrictions on people who

can live in secondary dwellings. “Many homeowners have granny flats that they’ve built or converted for family members or teenagers who have since moved out,” Mr Miles said. “Right now, most homeowners can’t rent secondary dwellings, such as granny flats, to anyone other than their immediate family.”

Bee keeper Susan Archer with Leisa Sams from Hum Honey at the 2019 Expo

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Out and with Senior Citizens Maleny Probus welcomes all

On October 25, Pine Rivers

October 11 at the Beerwah Community Hall with conversation and coffee prior to the meeting starting at 9:30am, followed after with raffles. Following the meeting we relocate to one of the great eateries in the area for lunch. We welcome all seniors 50+ for fun, activities and outings.

Please contact 0448 762 637 for further details.

Cobb and Co anniversary

Contributed by Ron Gillinder

THE Glasshouse History Group will have a display of Cobb & Co Coach memorabilia in the Beerwah Library to coincide with the first Cobb & Co Coach stopping at Bankfoot House on 12 November 1868 en route to Gympie.

After an early morning start from the Royal Hotel in Brisbane, driver and passengers had lunch (called ‘dinner’ in 1868) at Bankfoot and the groom changed the five horses. Horses had to be changed every 12-15 miles.

The following day the same procedure occurred for the coach travelling from Gympie.

The journey from Brisbane to Gympie took two full days with an overnight stop at James Low’s hotel in Yandina.

The event will be held in November with more details to follow.

Beerburrum Hall markets

Contributed by Patricia Jutila

JOIN us at our October 1 markets for your monthly fix of catching up with the local community, market stalls and fresh coffee.

We have so many handmade, home grown and home baked stalls why shop anywhere else?

Stalls inside the hall and outside, plenty of room to fit you in. If you would like to have a stall, then call Patricia on 0430 433

OUR guest speaker on September 28 will be Verena Olesch, general manager of the Maleny Botanic Gardens.

The speaker at the last meeting was local identity Helen Walker who gave a very interesting talk about her experiences as a remote nurse in the Torres Straits Islands. More interesting speakers are booked for our October and November meetings.

In October we will also have a weekend in Toowoomba attending a “Music of the Night” performance at the historic Empire Theatre. We have a few spare seats available for non-members if you would like to come along. Visitors to our meetings are always welcome.

We end our meetings with a substantial morning tea provided by the wonderful ladies of the QCWA.

For more information please email malenyprobus@gmail.com

We do ask for a $10 donation to cover refreshments and hall hire expenses.

734 or email beerburrumhallpresident@ gmail.com. The markets are held once a month as part of the amazing Hinterland Market Trail.

River School’s October Spring Fair promises a fun family day out

IF YOU’RE in the mood for a great family day out, head along to Maleny’s River School Spring Fair on Saturday, October 15.

There’ll be live local music, entertainment, stalls and activities from 10am - 2pm.

Visit the face-painting tent, play with tye-dye and magic wands, cool off at the splash tower, nurture yourself in the wellness tent and more.

A $10 activity band will buy you a whole lot of fun. P&F president Ross Doherty said a team of dedicated helpers have organised an affordable day of amusement and connection for the community.

“We’ll have a range of delicious sentient foods available, plus amazing coffee and our Year 3 students will be selling their popular homemade lemonade,” Ross said. “We’ve been blown away by the generous support already flowing in, with many local businesses donating cash and prizes towards the event and our raffle.”

Funds raised from this year’s fair will help the school to install a solar system to reduce its carbon footprint.

The neohumanist River School opened in 1995 and currently nurtures 160 students between its Primary School and Early Childhood Centre.

Principal Ann Donoghoe exudes passion for the school’s whole-child education approach.

“We honour each child as an individual and prioritise connecting with the inner self, as well as the mind and body, so our students can reach their highest potential on all levels,” she explained.

“We’re excited to welcome everyone to our beautiful school for Spring Fair and to provide experiences for all to enjoy.”

A school tour will commence at 11:30am from the ticketing area. Parking is limited, so hop on a looping shuttle bus from 9:45am at Maleny Showgrounds, Cooke Park or the Palm Street Depot stop for a gold coin donation. EFTPOS facilities

Grandparents Day at GCC

By Sandy Johnson

AFTER three years of absence, Glasshouse Christian College’s grandparents were welcomed back with open arms on Grandparents’ Day during the last week of term.

More than 520 grandparents registered their attendance which made for a logistical challenge but one that was embraced by all in order to make this day possible.

This year, the approach was more relaxed with afternoon tea stations in four places allowing grandparents more time to tour the campus and spend time with their children.

Several GCC staff members are grandparents of students and they enjoyed the time off from their duties just to be there for their little ones.

All of the grandparents welcomed the opportunity to have photos with their children and the hashtag #grandparentsofinstagram was trending strongly later that night as the photos were shared.

Instagram frames, dress-up booths and cuddles with their favourite young people were all camera-worthy moments.

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Did you know that QCamel Dairy on Bells Creek Road welcomes visitors to meet and greet their beautiful camel family for a truly unique farm gate experience?

Learn how they produce the world’s only Certified Organic Camel Milk, then meet and fall in love with their camel herd.

‘Camel Cuddles’ are on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, plus special events and School Holidays. Bookings are essential, so please visit the website to book your tour. The upcoming dates for October’s ‘Camel Cuddle Tours are

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Kannika C grabs an Insta with her grandies

Ada W enjoyed her first Grandparents Day with double grandparents

Phoebe and Georgina E with their grandparents

Madison and Kaylee W with their grandparents on the library lawn Lavender B with her poppy Tim Siggs who is also GCC’s Property Manager

Lights can’t stay on without base load

In his letter on 30 August 2022 Ken Dyer stated that “renewable energy is currently generating 50 per cent of Queensland’s needs”.

The National Electricity Market OpenNEM-Queensland website lists all power sources and the electricity they generate so for around six hours a day while the sun shines all solar farms and rooftop solar panels can generate over half of our electricity.

However, Mr Dyer’s selective use of the words “is currently” only applies to this sixhour period but not for a full 24 hour day.

OpenNEM shows that without solar, all other renewables produced only 6.1% of the electricity used in August and only 22.3% of our total electricity was generated by renewables, not 50% as suggested by Mr Dyer.

Daily peak electricity demand is in the evening when there is no sun so in August for about 18 hours each day coal and gas generated some 93.5% of our electricity. Increasing intermittent power sources like wind and solar can not provide constant and affordable electricity without large capacity storage systems that don’t yet exist.

Sel Hopley Maleny

Less talk, more action is needed

THERE has been talk of CAMCOS for all of the 18+ years I have lived here. The problem is that it, along with much else, is just talk because, as soon as something is proposed, nimby-ism kicks in or else everyone throws their hands up in horror at potential tax increases. The fact is that many possible projects have fallen by the wayside because, by the time they are seriously considered, the price of land has ballooned far faster than estimators can keep up. (Just think of the past 2 years!) There are other reasons which I won’t go into here.

So, what can we do? First we need to drastically escalate construction of fast rail both to Nambour and to Gympie via Maroochydore to allow lower paid people to realistically be available to work at coast businesses. Then we need an electric bus feeder system to the rail all along it. Also we might need to bore a tunnel through the Blackall Range to bypass the steep roads and range villages which will slow traffic unacceptably soon, Finally, we need to recognise that, unless we want a “paved paradise”, we must accept high rise in certain locations to increase the density of the population without having to increase road infrastructure unduly.

Thanks to Ron Gillinder for this beautiful photo of a glorious Glass House Mountains sunset. If you have a pic you’d love to share, please send a high-res image to editorial@gcnews.com.au

Now, are we (assuming there is such a “we”) prepared to financially support this (or similar) or are we going to wait yet again for a Santa Claus government?

Karl Tietze Maleny

Something to be said for the Monarch

I NOTICE that recent polls show a slight decrease in support for a republic. I hope this means that people are beginning to realise that there is something to be said for a Head of State who has been trained for the position

for most of his life, and trained by an expert at the job, rather than the sort of elected leader that some democracies have suffered recently; one who has won the election by lying and stirring up racial, religious or gender hatreds, or who has ensured victory by poisoning or lmprisoning on spurious charges any viable opponent.

Sheila Williams Beerwah

Gifting rules are setting oldies back

Regarding National Seniors campaign to change gifting rules: the benefits of oldies being permitted to help fund their offspring’s home purchase are clear. However, demand plus such funding might raise house prices yet again.

A better option would be to raise the Asset Limit to a more reasonable figure – it is now $609,000 and could more fairly be raised to $800,000.

Surely, most Seniors would have easily accumulated close to $800,000 in Assets, apart from their own home, in say 60 years of working and saving while still helping their own kids and grandkids along the way?

The limit of $609,000 and regularly adding a punitive Market Value rise to Real Estate assets is just denying Seniors a fair living pension and forcing them to use Savings or modifying their ownership of assets. It is a Capital Gains Tax even when owners cannot reasonably be expected to sell.

When real estate is eventually sold, Capital Gains Tax may be applied again. Double taxing is banned under our Constitution.

Our Constitution covers that but seems to have been eroded in favour of those who have squandered their money on the more nefarious pleasures of life. Can anyone tell me different.

Perhaps the robotic calculations of Services Australia cum Centrelink cum Australian Tax Office should be applied to the Pubs and Clubs of Australia to ensure that they pay their fair share of taxes.

The Tax Office could also apply the robotic “standards” to business great and small.

As a modest Accounts/Office Manager working for Chartered Accountants, which included Manual Books then computer data entry and assessment over more than 60 years I have seen the personal gains businesses claimed for themselves by means of dubious accounting methods.

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Obese at 88 - Growing old is the pits

Now I am obese and old, Eating dinner all alone;

Wrinkled, mottled folds of fat 88 - is where I’m at.

Computer now recalcitrant, Bloody mouse the same; Darting and eluding me, What’s their bloody game.

Won’t even bring up Solitaire, Life just sucks – it isn’t fair. Think I’ll write my own obit, Old Age – I’ll tell you - just pure shit.

Milk in tea has just now curdled, Fridge needs cleaning out; Fruit and vegies going rotten Like me – down in the mouth.

Like witches in a fairy tale, My fingers gnarled and twisted; I’m searching for my tweezer set, As my chin is now be-whiskered.

My shadow trails behind me, Like a camel with two humps, One’s my tum and one’s my bum; I’m feeling in the dumps.

Did the Spit Test – cheering up, At least I’m Covid Free Had Kahlua in my coffee Lots worse off than me,

Can’t even see the outside temp, Gauge fell off the wall; My bum’s grotesque-not statuesque –Life’s not a bloody ball

Hospital has locked me out But today they’ll let me in; Tell mouse – computer - “Go to hell Technology’s a sin.”

Maybe I’ll take a Time Walk, Go back to 1950; No mobiles – no computers, And life was pretty nifty.

No panty hose, no microwaves; No contraceptive pills; An aspro and a cup of tea Cured everybody’s ills.

So now I’m skulking off to bed And glugging down Kahlua; And as I said – I’d like to toss My computer down the sewer.

Dutch artist ‘Out and About’ at Vianta

VERONICA was born in Holland and spent her childhood with her parents and sisters in an old Dutch farmhouse surrounded by cornfields, rivers, and medieval towns. As a child she already liked drawing little scenes and continues to do to this day.

When art classes were skipped at Highschool, she started attending evening art classes together with her mum. After high school she studied art and drawing in Chicago in the USA and then spent a year in Australia, where she met her husband, started a family and settled in Montville. However, she returned to Europe and worked in Berlin, Rotterdam and in her Dutch hometown Eefde.

During this time, she had numerous

exhibitions and was teaching drawing, illustration, and graphic work.

“Drawing gives me freedom to express my imagination and what I see around me. When I work on commissions, I like to visualise and put on paper the assignments given to me,” Veronica shared.

The artist uses graphite and colour pencils, sometimes pastel crayons, on different types of drawing paper. To get the drawings ready for print she enhances them on her computer with simple editing tools.

The drawings are then printed professionally, on high quality paper and are finished with some final touches by

hand. With many moves and changes in her life the constant factor has been her pleasure in drawing and her works; you can see people, animals and other characters doing their thing while out and about.

More examples of her work can be seen on her Instagram account

@hooyslittledrawings or her website www.hooywerk.com.

Veronica will be holding an exhibition at Vianta Arts 70 Simpson Street in Beerwah titled ‘Out and About’ from September 25 - November 27 with an official opening on October 1 at 4pm.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

If ingenuity is what’s needed this week, you’re ready for the challenge. But you shouldn’t always trust others so readily. Often as not it’s the people with the most original ideas that are left in deficit, while the wolves walk away with the profits. Be firm and cautious. Tell others only what they need to know.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

Looks like you’re not as pliable as some would like. Scorpios are too astute to be duped, but this won’t stop lesser mortals from trying. You’ve half a mind to call their bluff, but the best thing to do is go about your business, and ask others to do the same. Look after your own interests for a while.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

A phase of your life is coming to a close, so prepare for disruption. Relationships built on sand can expect some erosion. Discontent could even lead you towards clandestine meetings. Singles, too, may prefer a secret dalliance. Finances feature strongly, as does the need to chase your professional dreams. An interesting week ahead.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

Life becomes more disruptive, as others seem to challenge your every word. Home renovations could also take hair-raising twists, or machines and electronics go haywire. On some level, though, these upsets could reflect your inner need for more emotional freedom or change. No need to second guess your thoughts - your instincts are spot-on.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

You often keep others guessing, assuming that if someone cares enough, they’ll either know your mind or ask the right questions. This week is different - you openly volunteer information, minus the sugar-coating and clever wordplay. That’s refreshing, and much appreciated by many.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Fear can often hold us back and so often leads to missed opportunities. Don’t give up or change direction this late in the game just because of a few delaysstick with it, have faith and trust both the heavens and your intuition. Live life to the full, and success may come sooner than hoped.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

Don’t let life get to you, Aries. Sometimes things just go awry. Hot topics include intimacy and trust. Mercury also introduces unwelcome rivals. Add a suspicious Saturn, and the result brings a feisty quality to relationships. Perhaps a partnership has become one-sided - with one doing all the giving. It’s time for new ground rules, don’t you think?

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

Taureans notice that they can’t steer situations as much as usual. But after you stop blaming past misfortunes, you come to understand that you alone are responsible for your life. You also realise that lasting contentment can only come from within. Life becomes less of an uphill struggle when attuned to your own natural rhythm.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

Geminis are well-known for voicing their views. Some admire this confidence, others find it annoying. Any opposition, however, just fuels your strong-mindednessespecially if you’re convinced that you’re right. Truth is: middle ground can be found. Stay flexible and accommodate others’ needs as well as your own.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

Looks like a financial leap is on the horizon. Best avenues of investment are land or property; jobs that enable you to cut down your commuting hours - or perhaps working from home. Friends or family could also take more of an interest in your wellbeing. Some may give support without you even being aware of it. Go where life takes you.

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

You may need to step back and focus, Leo. Ground your more fiery element, rather than spin out over variables. Now that you’ve reached this inevitable crossroads, you need to weigh up recent decisions or actions. Forget the “what ifs” and “should haves”. We never truly make mistakes in life - just gain experience and wisdom.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

This week enables savvy Virgos to make the best of negotiating skills. There’s a strong emphasis on money and property. The days ahead also bring a crucial emotional crunch. For a while now, you’ve been battling with difficult restrictions; and you’ve worn them well. By late week, there may even be a happy surprise.

Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair

Time: 9am-4pm Saturday October 1

Where: Maleny Showground Pavilion

WHAT'S ON Brought to you

Beerwah Heart Community Day

Oct 1

Info: Maleny Garden Club’s Spring Fair is on Saturday, October 1. There will be all things gardening at the Garden Market including plants and produce stalls, independent nurseries and a chance to speak with experts. There will also be sculpture, pottery and art displays, with morning/afternoon tea and lunch available. Tickets to the Fair are just $2, with under 16 free.

EFTPOS is available at the showgrounds/no cash out.

QCWA ‘sea of pink’ market day

Time: 8am, Saturday, October 8

Where: Beerwah Tower Green Market

Oct 8

Info: The QCWA Beerwah ladies are supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month for October by getting behind the special campaign reminding women “Do-nut forget to screen your breasts”. On their October 8th Market Day, the CWA Hall will be transformed into a sea of pink, with a special twist on their delicious scones; you are invited to enjoy a pink scone or donut with a cuppa, with all proceeds supporting Cancer Council Queensland.

Landsborough Disco

Time: 6-11pm Saturday, October 8

Where: Landsborough Hall, 485 Old Landsborough Road

Time: 10am-3pm, Saturday October 15

Where: Beerwah Heart, 25 PeachesterRd

Oct 8

Info: Get set to let your hair down to DJ Melt at an over 18s Landsborough P&C fundraiser for outdoor seating within the school.

Alcohol, food, raffles and prizes on offer. Come dressed in your closet favourites.

Tickets include a complimentary drink. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/landsborough-pc-80s90sdisco-fundraiser-2022-tickets-393463950267

Sustainable Futures Expo

Time: 8.30am-3.30pm Saturday, October 8

Where: Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion

Where will I meet you?

Oct 15 Rotary Club Charity Golf Day

Info: Beerwah Heart Community Day is a free event that celebrates Queensland Mental Health Week by bringing the community together. Enjoy wonderful live music, get creative in a variety of workshops, express yourself through movement and delight in the delicious offerings of our local food vendors on Saturday 15th October from 10am-3pm. library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

QCWA Cents for Centenary

Time: 10am-2pm Saturday, October 15

Where: Maleny RSL (opp Woolies)

Time: From 7.30am Friday, October 28

Where: Maleny Golf Club

Info: The Rotary Club of Maleny is holding its inaugural fundraising golf day on Friday, October 28 at the beautiful Maleny Golf Club. Beneficiaries will be the homeless in Maleny and support for Ukraine. Form a team of four players for a fun day of golf: $100 per person includes breakfast, lunch, water, snacks and a team buggy; Don’t have a team? No worries, they will combine individuals to a team.

www.ticketebo.com/mrcgd

Oct 15 Peachester Church Centenary

Info: The QCWA Maleny ‘Cents for Centenary’ Cent Sale is on in celebration of 100 years of the QCWA. The old-fashioned Cent Sale will also have floral art along with cooking decorations.

There will also be raffles and fun for the whole family. Purchase your auction tickets for the Cent Sale on the day.

For further info contact Marlene on 0407 133 679.

Time: 3pm, Sunday, Oct 30

Where: Peachester Community Church

Info: The Peachester Community Hall and History Committee are hosting an event to celebrate the centenary of the Peachester Community Church.

The Peachester Methodist (later Uniting) Church was opened in December 1922.

It became part of the Hall complex in 2017. On 30th October, the church will be open from 3.00pm for visitors to view a display of historical photographs and memorabilia.

Festuri Festival

Time: 10am-6pm

Where: Beerwah Sportsground

Info: Festuri is now hosting a new colourful world celebration in a totally new location.

Welcome to the Beerwah Sportsground! You will have a feast of the senses with International food, as well as Sensational music and dance performances.

Capturing the essence of many nations coming together aa one global community, right here on our doorstep, Festuri offers a place for Sunshine Coast, Hinterland, and out of town people to come together

Oct 8 Maleny River School Spring Fair

Info: Maleny Commerce is hosting the 2022 Sustainable Futures Lifestyle Expo with guest speakers, exhibitors and demonstrations and is a great event to start conversations or connect with like-minded people, speakers and businesses. There will be nine guest speakers covering topics including the real cost of food, introduction to composting toilets, incredible edibles and wildlife-friendly backyards.

Time: 10am-2pm Saturday, October 15

Where: The River School, Maleny

Info: Join the friendly folk from The River School for a day of family fun and community connection.

Delicious food and activity stalls will be available. You can even book in to take a school tour with our Principal.

Buses are operating from Cooke Park and the Maleny Showgrounds (by gold coin donation), as parking will be limited.

Camembert, & Cranberry

Hash Brown, Bacon & Relish Flat Grill™ Peri Chicken Wrap

Haloumi, Pesto & Tomato Sourdough

Bacon & Egg Flat Grill™

Chicken Ceasar Ciabatta

Scan, pick up, Beefy’s Pie Review

By Lewis Kwarcianyi

GIVEN it’s school holidays, I decided to spoil the kids by taking them out for dinner.

I was excited to try a Beefy’s Pie, especially since they have a “Buy 1, Get 1 FREE” voucher in this week’s edition of GC&M News, which is a great deal.

I tried the Steak, Bacon and Cheese pie while the kids got a classic steak mince pie.

The pastry was golden and crunchy, and the filling was delicious.

The pies are big enough to be a meal on their own and was the perfect warm dinner on a cool spring night.

There were lots of happy comments from the kids, such as “these pies are awesome”.

Be sure to grab a voucher from this week’s edition of Glasshouse Country & Maleny News (page 5) and visit one of the nine Beefy’s stores across the region (the closest ones are at Glasshouse Mountains on the Southbound Bruce Highway, and Aussie World).

Perfect long Friday lunch

By Tina Grieve

THERE’S something about a slightly long, but entirely sensible Friday lunch that no other day can beat.

I found myself last week at the Glasshouse Tavern for just that kind of lunch and on a beautiful and warm Spring afternoon, it didn’t disappoint. With a good friend in company we ordered the Salt & Pepper Calamari as well as the Tiger Prawn Skewers. Both meals were plentiful and tasty. We were tempted to go for Italian as the wood-fired pizza was doing a roaring trade - next time. With plenty of other diners enjoying an easy entry into the weekend it made for a fun atmosphere and relaxed afternoon.

with Rick Baberowski Division 1 - Sunshine Coast Council

Local Photography Prodigies!

WE are all getting so much better at photography because we all do so much more of it on our fabulous smart phones and digital cameras. Well how about combining your photographic talent with your passion for our region. Residents can capture how they embrace sustainability where they live, work, play and learn in the inaugural Our Sunshine Coast Biosphere photo showcase. Selected photographs will be curated into a special showcase which includes an exhibition during November, and the chance to share in an award prize pool of $3500. Entries close October 5. Refer details on Council’s website.

Beerwah Heart Community Day

Come along to Beerwah Heart Community Day for Queensland Mental Health Week and enjoy wonderful live music, creative workshops, delicious food vendors and more from 10am on Saturday, October 15. This is an inclusive, free, family friendly event providing a full day of activities for all ages held at Beerwah Community Hall, Library, and Meeting Place. To see the program visit the Sunshine Coast Libraries website.

FESTURI Multicultural Festival

I am thrilled to be officially opening the FESTURI Multicultural Music and Dance Festival at both the Beerwah Sportsground on Saturday October 29 and at the Baringa Town Square on Saturday, September 24. The festival is sure to be wildly successful featuring a vibrant feast of traditional culture, rhythms, and eyebright costumes. I hope to see you all there!

2022 Aura Community Grants

If you have a group, project or initiative that will help build our community to thrive now and into the future, apply now! Grants of up to $50 000 are available for the Glasshouse Country locality as funding is only available in catchment areas of Caloundra North, Caloundra South and Glasshouse Country.Applications close 5pm, October 5. Info at https://stocklandaura.good2givegrants.org/

Road resurfacing and renewal program – Division 5.

THE DIVISION 5, 2022-23 road resurfacing and rehabilitation program recently commenced. Residents will notice that pavement failures have been or will be repaired during this process and weather permitting, the following works will be completed before Christmas.

Once these works are completed, only a relatively small number of roads and streets in Division 5 will still require resurfacing and renewal. Hopefully they will be completed in 2023-24, with the occasional extra few being planned as needed in subsequent financial years. Rehabilitation works - reconstruction.

• Sara Place, Ilkley. Slaughter Yard Road to end.

• South Paget Street, Mooloolah. Dorset Drive to #82. Asphsalt resurfacing.

• Alfs Road, Bald Knob. Hovard Road to turnaround at end.

• Eagles Nest Court, Bald Knob. Alfs Road to end.

• Hunchy Road, Hunchy. Razorback Road to end of bitumen.

• Azelea Court, Maleny. (Completed).

• Cudgerie Street, Maleny. Lawyer Street northeast for 20m.

• Lawyer Street, Maleny. Full length, Cudgerie Street to Bunya Street.

• Moffitt Court, Maleny. (Completed)

• Bray Road Service Road, Mooloolah. #27 to #35.

• Cardinal Court, Palmwoods. Eudlo Road to end.

• Primary School Service Road, Palmwoods. Full length.

• Gumland Drive, Witta. (Completed).

• Koala Court, Witta. (completed)

• Margaret Street, Witta. Full length.

• Parkland Court, Witta. (Completed)

• Blackall Range Road, Woombye. Parsons Knob Road to rail overpass.

• Gerrards Lookout, Balmoral Ridge. (Completed) Spray seal resurfacing.

• Aherns Road, Conondale. From Kilcoy Lane southeast for 870m.

• Aherns Road, Conondale. From Policeman Spur Road southeast for 1.2km.

• Kilcoy Lane, Conondale. Aherns Road to end of bitumen.

with Winston Johnston Division 5 - Sunshine Coast Council

• Candle Mountain Drive, Crohamhurst. Bald Knob Road to Cemetery Road.

• Curramore Road, Curramore. #664 to Ekert Road.

• Curramore Road, Curramore. Maleny Kenilworth Road to #540.

• Ekert Road, Curramore. Full length.

• Granite Lane, Curramore. Full length.

• Bridge Creek Road, Maleny. #77 to bridge.

• McCarthy Road, Maleny. Full length.

• Obi Vale, North Maleny. Full length.

• Vale End, North Maleny. Full length.

• Rosella Road, North Maleny. Full length.

• McKees Road, Palmwoods. Full length.

• Rifle Range Road, Palmwoods. Landershute Road to #49 Yellow Cedar Place.

• Corks Pocket Road, Reesville. #191 to #389.

• Meadows Road, Reesville. Full length.

• Reesville Road, Reesville. Engle Road to Rees Lane.

• Reesville Road, Reesville. Meadow Road to Corks Pocket Road.

• Attunga Court, Witta. Full length.

• Freeman Court, Witta. Full length.

• Berganns Road, Witta. Full Length.

• Cooke Road, Witta. Full length.

• Witta Road, Witta. Full length.

• Tesch Road, Witta. Full length of existing bitumen.

• Middleton Road, Witta. Full length. Works carried over from 2021-22.

• Ensbey Road, Bald Knob. Full length of bitumen seal.

• Upper Cedar Creek Road, Elaman Creek. Due to the damage caused in extreme wet weather, this project will be funded for rehabilitation in 2023-24.

• Policemans Spur Road, Wootha. The reseal preparation and works has been delayed and will be completed after the road landslip has been repaired.

• Bald Knob Road, Bald Knob. The reseal preparation and works has been delayed and will be completed after the road landslip has been repaired.

Sunshine Coast Hospital helps people deal with delirium

FOR people living with dementia, a hospital stay can be confusing and distressing and may exacerbate their symptoms.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is countering cognitive and functional decline by helping prevent delirium in patients via the Eat Walk Engage program. This is especially important for patients living with dementia.

An estimated 487,500 Australians live with dementia and that number is set to double in the next 25 years.

SCHHS Senior Medical Officer Geriatrics, Dr Christine Fawcett, said people with dementia had a higher risk of experiencing delirium when in the unfamiliar hospital environment.

“Delirium is a sudden change in brain function that means a person may appear confused or have trouble focusing,” she said.

“It affects one-in-three older inpatients, and people with dementia are particularly susceptible because they already have some level of cognitive impairment.

“There is currently no drug that treats or prevents delirium.”

The Eat Walk Engage program was

developed at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and has been found to decrease the development of delirium by 47% using non-pharmacological interventions.

“Our Eat Walk Engage facilitators work with care teams and patients to tailor activities appropriate to the interests and abilities of each patient focusing on optimising nutrition, mobility and engaging socially and mentally,” Dr Fawcett said.

“For some patients this may be joining a dance or yoga group; for others it may be spending time with a therapy dog, attending a morning tea or listening to children from the local childcare centre sing on the ward.

“We assist older patients to move about the wards to view artwork and other displays, and to go into sunrooms where they can do puzzles, play boardgames or just enjoy the sunshine and views.

“We see first-hand the benefits of the Eat Walk Engage program.

“In the words of one of our patients, ‘Independence is the last line of defence for an old person, their whole self-esteem relies on it as they age’

“Being able to at least shuffle around an area gives a sense of happiness and achievement’.”

Teachers are under stress

THE latest data from Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) initiative shows that the current pace of teacher workforce growth will not keep up with increasing student demand.

The 2020 workforce data is based on the responses of almost 32,000 teachers across all states and territories to the ATWD Teacher Survey – by far the largest ever sample of teachers for research purposes. Fewer people are entering the teaching profession, and workforce data in 2020 indicate more than a third (38%) of all registered teachers are aged 50 years and over, a factor that will contribute to future teacher shortages.

On a more positive note, the data also show that the percentage of teachers

Book breaking the sugar myth

A NEW book by Queensland dietitian and physiologist, Yvonne Webb, explores sugar and the important role it plays in the everyday life of animals and plants on our planet, specifically humans.

For Goodness’ Sake, Let’s Talk Sugar discusses food behaviours around food intake and weight control, and the importance of sugars and other carbohydrates in the diet and their central role in control and maintaining the equilibrium of both the individual and the earth.

The book takes a practical approach to food preparation and good food choice. It includes topics such as:

intending to leave the workforce before retirement decreased in 2020 (21%) compared to 2018 (26%). However, it must be cautioned that the impact of the pandemic on the teacher workforce will not be fully understood until the 2021 and 2022 data are made available.

There are long-term trends toward more students undertaking initial teacher education (ITE) online, which might provide a buffer against the impact of Covid. The proportion of full-time ITE students commencing studying purely on-campus decreased steadily from 86% in 2005 to 65% in 2019; whereas mixed on-campus and online attendance increased from 10% to 19%.

Whether these long-term trends protected ITE enrolments against the impacts of Covid will be visible in upcoming data releases.

- how taste buds work - ending the confusion about energy and calories/kilojoules

- reading and interpreting food labels - words that indicate a food contains sugar

- the surprising role of leftovers for weight control

- choosing recipes that match a lifestyle - breakfast or no breakfast

Yvonne said she realised a book needed to be written on these topics when people visiting her clinic needed help with the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of managing their weight, particularly newly diagnosed diabetics.

“Some were quite traumatised by the misinformation around sugar,” she said.

https://yvonnewebb.ampbk.com/

Hearing the Voice of Creation

For annual leave this year I did some astronomical tourism, with my first stop outside of Narrabri at the CSIRO Australia Telescope Compact Array.

In order to hear “the subtle whispers of the universe” all radio telescope facilities are radio quiet zones. Signs ask you to turn off all devices, and if you forget about your bluetooth headset as I did, a booming voice over the PA will soon let you know that “an active device has been detected onsite. Please turn off or switch to in flight mode.”

Considering these telescopes are easily sensitive enough to pick up a single mobile phone on Pluto, I’m a little horrified at how much racket a planet full of personal devices must make and

with Reverend Deb Bird Maleny Anglican Parish

wondered how many other voices we lose in our everyday noise.

Over the ages we have learned to better attend to the voices of the poor, oppressed and suffering. But in this time of ecological breakdown the ‘least of these’ has shifted to include those enduring climate change impacts, the ever-diminishing diversity of the more than-human species, and those who hold generational wisdom about how to live gratefully within the limits of the land.

These are the voices of the Earth, and in the Season of Creation (September 1 to October 4) we are challenged to check how well we are hearing and responding to this voice that cries to be free of all that compromises its life-sustaining integrity (Romans 8.19-38).

In our tradition it is held that there are two books of wisdom – sacred scripture and the book of creation. Jesus himself taught with stories of seeds and weeds, seasons and harvest.

Listening quietly to the universe has revolutionised what we know about our origins. Might we also transform how we live by better attending to this world God loves?

Mapleton Community Library awarded Australia Post Community Grant

MAPLETON Community Library has been awarded a grant for its work to improve mental health and wellbeing in Mapleton as part of Australia Post’s 2022 Community Grants Program.

The grant of $3820 will fund its project RangeTalk: Creating a More Resistant You, a weekend of talks, walks and cooking workshops.

The program aims to connect participants, share strategies for positive mental health and provide opportunities to engage with the community.

Mapleton Community Library president, Dr Nita Clare Lester, said: “Listening to and having conversation with others provides pathways to meaningful

Plant-based cooking demos

The Landsborough Adventist Church is hosting a plant-based cooking demonstration and health talk on Sunday 9th October from 2 to 4pm at 27 Maleny Street, Landsborough.

Learn how to create nutritious and inexpensive dips, mains, salads and desserts - all plant based.

There will be taste sampling, take home recipes as well as prizes and giveaways.

Also included is a talk on the importance of maintaining a healthy gut for overall fitness and wellbeing.

Cost is $10 person or $15 family.

Bookings are essential by Sunday October 2.

RSVP 54771498 or 0407101485.

connections within the communityhence community health.” “This project opens doors though cooking, art, walking, enjoying nature to conversations with sleep and mental health practitioners. Looking after one’s own mental health enables opportunities to help others.”

Mapleton Community Library is one of 70 community organisations across the country to receive a 2022 Australia Post Community Grant of up to $10,000.

For the third consecutive year, the grants program reinforces Australia Post’s commitment to mental health by funding projects that help improve connection and mental wellbeing in local communities.

A Helping Hand at Uniting Church

As part of the ministry of the Glasshouse Country Uniting Church the congregation is contributing non-perishable items, toiletries etc, that can be distributed to those in need in our community. Our most recent contribution was given to Morris House Landsborough to further supplement their pantry. Ian Hope from Morris House receiving donations from Geoff Weston Uniting Church Beerwah.

Jobs for the yard in October

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

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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 (www.greenharvest.com.au)

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

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

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Vines – flowering or fruiting – will be

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

Dig lots of compost and manure into the spot where you will be planting

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herbs and then watch the new seedlings go crazy.

Pruning edible figs can be carried out. Figs are only produced on new wood of the new growth.

 Give your house plants a dose of liquid

Vegetables

Plant asparagus, silverbeet, capsicum, pumpkin, choko, zucchini, shallots, cucumber, beans, eggplant, lettuce, okra, radish, spring onion,

Complete the FIVE MINUTE SURVEY to go into the draw to win a $100 gift voucher to spend at a local native plant nursery.

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Share your insights to help shape the future of Council’s communication, education, programs, services and biosecurity management in our region.

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Fully Renovated Entertainers Delight! Arcadia Drive

Complete with an in-ground pool, heated spa and a huge 9m x 6m covered entertainment area, this one is an entertainer's dream.

Open plan and modern in design including stone benchtops and a 5 burner gas stove in the kitchen, this renovated home will keep you feeling comfort able all year round with air-conditioning and our personal favorite, the wood fireplace.

Situated perfectly on a 1,125sqm corner block with side access and a 6m x 7.5m powered 2 bay shed, this home has plenty of potential with its Medium Density Residential zoning.

Properties with these features and zoning are selling fast, so for your chance to inspect this property, call Wendy or Andrew today.

How to cHoose an agent tHis spring

Choosing the best agent to sell your property is the second most important decision in real estate (after choosing the right property to buy). But from my experience, many people are too casual in their approach to this crucial decision. They interview a couple of agents and choose the one who gives them the highest valuation or has the lowest commission fee.

There’s a lot at stake, so it’s worthwhile putting some time and effort into researching your choices. Because choosing a mediocre agent who offers a discounted commission or gives you an inflated valuation of your property is a mistake that can leave you seriously out of pocket.

The sale price of your home is going to come down to the net result of your agent’s skill, effort and experience. The difference between an unskilled agent and a very good agent could easily amount to a 25% to 30% difference on your sale price.

When you’re choosing an agent, the most important criterion is their ability to maximise the sale price. The skillset you’re looking for includes creative and targeted marketing, outstanding auction strategy, superior negotiation skills, and the ability to get into the hearts and minds of buyers and get them excited about owning your property.

Your agent must be capable of marketing your property to the maximum number of buyers. The number of buyers introduced to your property has a direct relationship with the sale price.

A good agent will have a large buyer database and will be able to sell the benefits of your property and clearly articulate its advantages over others in the market.

A good agent has credibility and a solid reputation in the community, so when they say something, buyers listen and take their advice onboard.

They can put together an effective auction strategy and conduct a successful auction. If you’re selling by private treaty, you’re hiring an agent for their negotiation skills. I believe a good agent can gain an extra 10% to 15% in the negotiation phase alone.

Firstly, seek recommendations from friends, colleagues and neighbours. Then investigate who the dominant agents are in your area by seeing who has the most ads and recent sales listed on the major real estate portals.

Review the quality of their marketing by first looking at their agency’s website. Audition them by visiting a few open homes and auctions.

Here are the key questions to ask an agent:

How long have you been working in this area?

What comparable homes you have sold in this area lately?

What is the state of the market?

How long is it taking you to sell well-priced listings at the moment?

How much is my home worth? How have you come up with that figure?

Should I sell by auction or private treaty? Why?

What marketing strategy do you suggest? Why?

What will you do to introduce buyers to my property?

How does my property present? What should I do to maximise the sale price?

Do you have a list of recent vendors I can speak to?

When making your decision, don’t just pick the agent with the

lowest fee. If they’re incapable of negotiating a decent fee, reflective of their skills and talent, how are they going to negotiate a top price for your property?

With regard to what your home is worth, go with an agent who bases their estimated selling price on tangible facts and recent sales of comparable properties. Ask for a list. Some agents will inflate their appraisal in the hope of winning your business. It’s called ‘buying the listing’. Don’t be fooled!

Lastly, consider the chemistry between you. The nature of the agent-vendor relationship is quite intimate and requires a lot of trust. You need a solid rapport because you’re going to be working very closely and you’ll need a high degree of confidence in their recommendations and advice.

Your choice of agent is always a crucial decision, but it matters even more in a cooling market. Great agents know how to navigate these conditions to continue achieving strong sale prices.

For an informal chat with Cassi Nuske, our multi award winning Hinterland Specialist, please do not hesitate to contact her or her

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Cassi Nuske has secured the 9th spot in the Real Estate Business (REB) Top 50 Dealmakers 2022 rankings.

Now in its sixth year, the REB Dealmakers 2022 independent ranking list sets the benchmark for agents operating in Australia’s real estate industry who are focused on residential property sales.

The ranking is an initiative of leading industry resource REB, produced by award-winning media business Momentum Media. To compile the rankings, REB asked agents to submit figures from their settled residential property sales across the 2022 financial year between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022.

Their performance was measured against three specific markers: number of deals in the 2022 financial year, growth of number of sales year-on-year, and consistency of sales month-on-month.

Momentum Intelligence director Michael Johnson said: “This year, we have seen some outstanding work by agents in the industry.

“With the REB Dealmakers focusing on consistency and growth year-on-year, this ranking is providing a platform for all the hardworking agents in the market to showcase their achievements.

“Congratulations to all the agents who have made the ranking this year.”

REB editor Grace Ormsby congratulated this year’s top performers, while observing that every single agent who made the ranking has faced an increasing number of headwinds over the past 12 months.

“This year’s ranking exemplifies the value of good customer service and an efficient operation — which all of this year’s agents have clearly striven for.”

All data was verified by Momentum Intelligence to ensure accuracy.

Sharee has loved being a real estate professional for over 22 years.

She strives to continually upskill, ensuring that she has the most up-todate knowledge on all legislative changes as they arise. Sharee prides herself on her outstanding

communication, effective time management, and strong attention to detail.

Her friendly, personable, and bubbly nature are assets that help to build long-lasting relationships on both a professional and personal level.

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“I enjoy being able to assist people and problem solve to reach the desired outcome for everyone involved”.

The turf master of the hinterland ready to help

By Marina Gomide

MATT Jamieson is the proud new owner of the Glasshouse Mountains’ Coochie HydroGreen Lawn Services franchise.

Operating across the hinterland from Beerburum to Palmwoods, Matt offers a variety of services to help people maintain a nice, green, and healthy lawn.

From grubs to fungus and weed control, fertilizing and soil conditioning, Matt is an expert in the science that goes into lawn maintenance.

Matt and his wife moved from Canberra to Beerwah in April to escape from the city madness. This is one of the reasons the couple found Beerwah so attractive in comparison to the coast.

Before making the move, the Canberraborn tradie worked as a property lawyer for 32 years, doing lawn maintenance on the side to get through university. This is how he first came in contact with Coochie

HydroGreen Lawn Services. After settling into the Sunshine Coast hinterland, he decided he didn’t want to continue working behind a desk.

Given his previous connections, he heard there was a demand for a new Coochie franchise in the hinterland.

That’s when he and his wife decided to take on the challenge, given the large variety of properties needing maintenance, as well as the region’s growth trajectory.

Coochie Lawn Services was established in 1996 after three brothers began debating why lawn management services weren’t widely available to the public.

Starting in Canberra, the business now has franchises all across the East Coast, servicing over 25,000 properties.

You can reach Matt on 0448 884 208 or visit coochie.com.au

The AGM is being held at the Beerwah Sportsground clubhouse on Wednesday, October 12th at 6.30pm. All Committee positions are advertised as vacant.

Please consider putting your hand up for a position - without volunteers we wouldn’t have a club for our players and community to enjoy. Application forms can be obtained by emailing secretary@beerwahbulldogs.com.au We hope to see many club members in attendance, come along and have your say!

MALENY HISTORICAL VILLAGE. 7 Bryce Lane. Fri 30th from 8am to 2pm, Sat 1st from 8am to 12noon. Plants, tools, clothes, furniture & lots of assorted goods. JRLFC AGM

FIREWOOD Quality seasoned hardwood, split ready to go (large load approx 1.3m3). mixed hardwood. Phone Amy price on 0429

BEERWAH. 18b Greber Rd. Sat Oct 1, 8am to 1pm. Plants $1, tools & décor. oving

KOALA ACTION INC. (KAI) will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Caboolture Regional Environmental and Education Centre (CREEC) at 150 Rowley Rd, Burpengary QLD 4505 on Saturday 15th October 2025 at 10am. All those interested in ensuring the survival of koalas in this region are invited to attend. At the close of business, a koala presentation will be provided by Ecology Research Officer Pip McKay from Endeavour Veterinary Ecology (EVE).

Pip will discuss some of the recent koala population management programs that EVE has worked on and how a unique blend of veterinary and ecological management has benefitted these populations.

Please join us and learn what KAI has been done to date to ensure the sustainability of the koala population in South East Queensland. Those with many years of koala related experience will be available to answer questions after the meeting. Morning tea will be provided. Membership forms will be available to those who wish to contribute to KAI’s efforts.

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Clarabelle has come to the refuge looking for a home free of kids or other animals. She is quite the princess and does not like to share her space as she becomes stressed. This includes children as she is not a fan of them. Clarabelle can use the litter tray, but has been an inside/outside cat and prefers to toilet outside, and will complain if she does not have access to an outside area, so a cat run is a must for this girl!

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Lovely Scout is looking for her new home. She has basic manners, loves her people and is very loyal. She can be selective around other dogs, so any potential furr-siblings will have to come in to meet her. She would do well with someone who wants to continue training with her. She has been known to get out of her yard in her previous home, so secure fencing is a must. She is also great with kids. Come and meet her today!

Local talent makes historic NRL grand final

FORMER Beerwah Bulldogs junior Reed Mahoney will play in the 2022 NRL Grand Final after the Parramatta Eels defeated the Cowboys in what was his 100th NRL game. Beerwah Bulldogs president Shannon Roy said the club was incredibly proud of Reed for everything he had achieved since getting a contract with the Parramatta Eels in 2018, to gearing up to play in his first NRL Grand Final.

“It just goes to show how far you can go playing for the Beerwah Bulldogs,” he said.

“There’s not many other players from our club who have made it as far as him.”

Mahoney played for the Beerwah Bulldogs with players such as Mathew and Daniel Kidd when he first started the sport as a junior, until moving to the Kawana Dolphins in U15’s.

The 24-year-old was born in Nambour but grew up in Landsborough and said he could barely breathe in the final few minutes of a frantic preliminary final in Townsville, which the Eels won 24-20 on Friday night.

It’s been a long journey as a top-flight NRL player, with the Eels picking up

the wooden spoon in his first season in 2018. He will be moving to the Bulldogs following next Sunday’s Grand Final where the Eels will play last year’s premiership winners Penrith.

In a recent interview Mahoney reflected on having hometown support and his family.

“It’s different having a family so far away, they mean everything to me and everyone in my hometown, we have a local pub at home, and on game day everyone gets there, and they watch me,” he said.

“I thoroughly enjoy going home in my holidays and I’ve obviously grown a big family in Sydney now and my partners family and have helped me along the way when things have gotten tough… “I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.”

The Parramatta Eels have not won a grand final since 1986, making it the longest premiership drought in the competition, and an important and historic game for the club, especially if they win.

San Training Centre dominates Sunshine Coast Open

SPORT RESULTS

Maleny Golf Club

Contributed by Jenny Oxenham

FRIDAY, September 16: Maleny Golf Club held a Mixed Stableford competition 9 holes TGIF with first place going to Mick McCombe with 18 points on a count-back with Rob Bailo, also with 18 points, runner-up went to Sarah Harding with 17 points and third place going to John Benzian with 15 points. Saturday, September 17: Round 1 of the Men’s Club Nett Championship / Mixed Stroke Daily Competition with first place going to Justin Orchard with 62 nett, runner-up was Peter Gilbert with 66 nett and third place going to Matthew

Beerwah Ladies Golf

Contributed by Brenda Briese

SATURDAY September 10 was Monthly Medal with 22 ladies. Winner with 72 nett Monica Dangerfield from Beth Abraham 73 nett. Gross winner Jo Malone 78 gross. Best putting also Jo Malone. NTPs 2. Natasha Larard, 5 & 2nd shot 18 Jo Malone. 16. Cathy Stone. BRD went to 82 nett.

Thursday September 15 was a 2BBB Stableford with 58 players. Winners Jenny Rutley and Karen Gannon with a great score of 50pts. Runners Up Sonia Kenway and Carla Croce 46pts. Second runners up Jackie Collinson and Marg Pavitt 45pts. NTPs 2. Sonia Kenway. 5. Ruth Parish. 16 Debs Rutherford. 2nd shot 18. Karen Kemp. BRD went to 43pts.

The Beerwah Cup was held over two days, September 17-18, which is an Honour board event. Saturday’s daily

Howie with 67 points. Nearest to the Pin went to Tom Hallam on the fifth hole, Stephen Smith on the eighth hole, Jacob Biddle on the twelfth hole and Paul Griffin on the seventeenth hole.

Sunday, September 18: Men’s Club Championship Round 2 Gross with first place going to Justin Orchard with 74 on a count-back with Garth Bailo, also with 74, runner-up went to Tom Hallam with 76 and third place going to Doug Evans with 80.

Please phone the Maleny Golf Clubhouse on 5499 9960 or go to our website on www.malenygolfclub.com to book in for your game of golf.

68 nett followed by Jo Malone 70 nett. Second runner up Lea Doyle 71 nett. NTPs 2 and 16 Jo Malone, 5 Monica Mameweck. 2nd shot 18. Marilyn Walsh. BRD went to 73 nett. Sunday winner Beth Abraham 71 nett from Pauline Laurie 73 nett followed by Lea Doyle 74 nett. NTPs 2. Wendy Bradley. 5. Andrea Campbell, 16. Beth Abraham, 2nd shot 18. Sue Williamson. BRD to 77 nett.

Overall winner of the Cup was Lea Doyle 145 nett total from Beth Abraham 147 total. Congratulations to you both and all who participated.

Beerwah ladies golf would like to acknoweldge and thank Clarke & Co Real Estate for their generous sponsorship of the Beerwah Cup 2022.

Thursday September 22 was once again washed out. The rain gods have not been kind to our Thursday Golf this year!

THE Sunshine Coast Open took place on September 18 at the UniSC Sports Stadium, after being postponed in March, with teams coming from as far as Nepal.

Beerwah’s San Training Centre entered its own team with 15 students fighting in the open aged competition, securing a total of six gold, five silver and three bronze medals on the day.

San Training owner Cameron Taylor told GC&M News it was a great effort by all of his students, including five-year-old

Chloe who was in her first competition, and teenager, Maverick, who only started competing last year.

“Maverick had his first win in a competition, he came to competing later, he didn’t start until he was 15 which means you have to learn while doing head kicks, which is a tough way to learn,” he said.

“He only had one other person in his division but you kind of get that with the red belt and black belt divisions… but they tend to be quite skilful fighters and novices.

“Our entire team did a great job and represented our club skilfully.”

The styles of fighting the San Training team participated in included sparring and poomsae, which is a similar discipline to sparring, however only one fighter from their team competed in poomsae.

Their next competition, which will have a smaller team, will take place in the first weekend of December in Bendigo.

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

KID’S Fun Day: Thursday, September 29, 8am–12.30pm. Kids of all ages and levels welcome. Tennis fun and games, mini round robyn tournament; targets and the Piñata; Homemade morning tea, fruit; hot dogs. Cost is $25. Register via email mareehooley@gmail.com, or text 0437 295 501

Sunday, September 11: The Wikings travelled to Nambour Nutters for our last game of the season. We played in the spirit we have carried through all season, with a smile and doing the best we can. Thanks to Nambour for hosting and giving us a great game, good tennis despite the score line and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Here’s to next season with a fully mobile, injury free and available team. Thanks to all the regulars and fill ins, looking forward to the end of year break up do.

Witta Wompoos participated in a very close, competitive match against the season’ s leaders Nambas at their home

courts at Witta. With a great team of Mal Carlisle, Haydyn Craven, Tony Keenan, Andrew Blowes, Annie Quarmby and our super fill-in Natalie Reinstra, Witta were successful winning 6 sets 57 games to Nambas 6 sets 50 games. Many thanks to those players and the Nambas team for a great day’s tennis.

Friday, September 16: Whistlers played at Witta against Ballinger Meteors. It looked like it was going to rain, but luckily, we go to play. Good tennis, lots of running and long games. We tried hard, but couldn’t get the points. Score was 18-48 games, 0-8 sets. Team was Maree Hooley, Paula Cudmore, Donna Kuskopf and Aki Lepper.

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501

Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au.

Carla Croce, Marg Pavitt and Jenny Rutley

Lea Doyle, Dan Clarke and Beth Abraham