Edition 7 March 2023

THE State Government is too busy building “Taj Mahal” stadiums instead of delivering the necessary infrastructure to transport visitors during the 2032 Olympic Games, Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said.

Last month, the state revealed a $1.7 billion blowout in the cost of rebuilding the Gabba to $2.7 billion, as well as a $1 billion stadium above Roma Street Station. At the same time, it has refused to commit funds to construct the Beerwah to Maroochydore rail line.

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THERE are many highlights and inspirational messages across our five pages celebrating International Women’s Day and our Women in Business series, but to quote Glenview mum Kim Jones captures the essence of each story: “I asked myself: What else is possible?”

From aspiring to a Rhodes scholarship, to learning to fly, playing football for the first time, ministering to the disaffected or serving your community as a hairdresser, newsagent, real estate agent, in shoe fashion, dancing, delivering fresh meals, acupuncture and more, there are many ways to be a role model.

Maleny’s Rev Deb Bird says wherever women’s voices are empowered “we find better health outcomes, wider embrace of sustainable practices and improved application of justice”.

In a field dominated by the patriarchy for millenia and only a few decades after the first woman was ordained, there is much work to do, but change is accelerating, Deb says.

A common thread among our profiles was nobody felt what they were doing was particularly special. But hopefully you will read these pages and see how

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much these stories should be told, not just at this particular times of year, but every week. Something GC&M News has and will continue to be committed to.

Please check out Sonia Isaacs’ profiles on p11-13 and our Women in Business on p14-15.

Speaking of women doing it better - and yes it’s only week one and only then because of alphabetical order - but Masterpiece Dance is at the top of our NRL tipping leaderboard. Well done, Sarah.

This week kicks off our Pip the Pollies tipping comp (p17) and while it might seem a little early to hit panic, with Caloundra MP Jason Hunt taking five points and Powelly’s Platoon an entire point back, there’s no reason not to feel a touch jittery. There were a couple of dusty results - looking at you Beerwah Bulldogs and Alex.

Come on guys, you can do this. Happy reading.

Pineapple support

By Jennifer Kent

STRONG support by retail giants to new technology and grassroots initiatives are all helping local pineapple farmers overcome one of the most challenging seasons in memory.

A mass natural flowering event following heavy rain and cooler temperatures last year saw fruits ripen within weeks instead of over months.

The impact meant tonnes of pineapples were going to waste.

But since then high profile campaigns including Tropical Pines’ Take Two initiative have helped reduce some of that waste.

Likewise large retailers, normally strict on size, have allowed the sale of smaller pineapples to consumers.

At a grassroots level, the QCWA Beerwah jumped at the opportunity to throw their support behind local growers by organising a pineapple cooking contest.

Tropical Pines’ general manager Anthony Dobson said that the public have been exceptional in throwing their support behind growers, sharing they’ve been buying more fruit overall.

He said that retail partners have been supportive throughout the challenging season, agreeing to sell slightly smaller pineapples than they would otherwise like to sell, which has helped reduce the amount of waste from undersized fruit.

“Our farmers are being as upbeat as they can be, but some are doing it tougher than others,” he said. “It’s hard for a lot

of them in south east Queensland, but they’re really making the best for it and trying to get through this year.”

Anthony explained that while this year’s season has dealt out its fair share of trials on top of Covid challenges of previous years, overall plantations for 2024 harvest are looking great.

“2024 is looking like it will be back to normality, but until then we’re asking consumers to please keep buying pineapples.”

Mr Dobson said that the expansion of Tropical Pines enterprise with a new fruit drying plant set to open in Beerwah in 2024 will ensure pineapple farming remains viable. The facility was announced last year under funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant

The Maleny Country Fair returns in 2023

PLANNING is well underway for this year’s Maleny Country Fair, after the huge success of last year’s event, in which over 2,000 visitors ascended on the ‘Village Green’.

This year’s event, which is proudly brought to the community by Maleny State School, The River School and Conondale State School, will be held on Friday, March 24 from 3.30pm at the Maleny Primary School oval.

There’ll be something for everyone with sideshow rides, a great variety of sweet and savoury food stalls, traditional sideshow alley games, and for the adults, a beer and wine garden with Apex’s delicious BBQ garlic prawn skewers.

when supply exceeds demand which results in price deflation,” he said.

“By turning this excess fruit into valueadded pineapple with a 12-month shelflife, we are able to eliminate those peaks.

Mr Dobson said that the new plant will allow them to process 16,000 kilograms of pineapple per week producing approximately 650 kilograms of dried pineapple. QCWA Beerwah president Debbie Ives said supporting the pineapple industry was an obvious choice for the charity organisation and the response since the event’s inception has been great. “We’re so closely connected to the community so that has helped enable us to respond quickly and create this event to support our local growers,” she said.

The entertainment program is jammed packed featuring local community groups, school bands, choirs, dance groups and professional performers.

The night will finish with a bang with a fantastic fireworks display by KC’s Fireworks.

Stall tickets, ride wristbands and information is available online at www. malenypandc.com.au.

Spaces are still available for community groups who wish to participate in the Fair.

$18m health hub for

By Kirra Livingstone

BEERWAH will have a health hub operating by early 2024, with the construction of the $18 million Beerwah facility due to commence in the coming weeks.

As well as being an economic boost to the town, with 50 new jobs during and after construction, it will provide muchneeded healthcare resources for the Hinterland, with MyLocalDoc doubling its number of GPs as well as a new childcare centre.

The increase in GPs will allow MyLocalDoc to service several thousand more patients every year in the hopes of reducing waiting times. With an extra 140,000 people expected to move to the Sunshine Coast by 2040, the hub aims to keep up with the growing demand for services across the region.

Facilities within the centre will include MyLocalDoc moving to an expanded space to allow eight GPs to practice with an integrated pharmacy, a new Happy Hearts Childcare Centre, and dental, optometry, and allied health services. Cornerstone Group managing director Simon Heazlewood said the health hub would ease pressures on GP wait times.

“MyLocalDoc’s move to Beerwah Health Hub will enable them to expand their vision and offer integrated care for likeminded healthcare providers all within the same building,” he said.

“This will allow for eight full-time GPs to operate from within this facility, to help support the currently underserviced

Beerwah district and surrounding areas.

“We are excited to welcome the Happy Hearts Childcare Centre, which will accommodate more than 100 children… there is great pressure on childcare places across the region, and we expect this will be a welcome addition to the local families of Beerwah.”

MyLocalDoc managing director Ben Child said this project is great for the local medical practice, which has only been operating in Beerwah for 18 months.

“We are excited, and we’ve seen the clinic grow in the last 18 months and look forward to continuing to partner with the community moving forward,” he said.

“This construction

of the health hub will enable us to bring more doctors in and continue to facilitate and service the community.” A café, which will double as a Sunshine Coast Veteran Hub, will also be built.

It will be owned and operated by Young Veterans president Pete Kennedy, who also owns The Local Beerwah.

“We saw the opportunity that if we have a café inside the health hub, why don’t we just combine the two, and you end up with a safe space for veterans,” he said.

“From a veteran’s perspective, they know they will be able to come in and get advocacy and welfare, plus we will be able to assist them in the health hub, seeing doctors and all the specialists and allied health. You’ve got a one-stop-shop.

“We will also provide training for our veterans who want to do barista courses or back of house courses, there are different avenues and streams to help veterans, which for me is really exciting.”

Cornerstone Group Development Manager Dan Moller said there would be 70 new carparks across the two levels of parking to accommodate patients, customers, and staff who will use the centre.

“There’s convenient drive-in access to the childcare level so parents will be able to drop off their children at the door of the centre as well as parking, as well as undercover ground floor parking,” he said.

“We are aiming to minimise disruption during construction, we will be largely off the street but hopefully during that process, it will be very minimal since we are able to be contained on the site.”

Caloundra MP Jason Hunt MP, Simon Heazlewood, Ben Child, Fisher MP Andrew Wallace.

MyLocalDoc’s move to Beerwah Health Hub will enable them to expand their vision and offer integrated care ...

Simon Heazlewood

The Beerwah Tower Green Markets are moving to the third Saturday of the month.

Established in 2012, these markets are organised by the QCWA Beerwah Branch, a not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting the local community for over 70 years.

Market coordinator Debbie Ives said the shift of dates ensured there would

Enough of the ‘Taj Mahals’

By Kirra Livingstone

The State Government is too busy building “Taj Mahal” stadiums instead of delivering the necessary infrastructure to transport visitors during the 2032 Olympic Games, Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said.

Last month, the state revealed a $1.7 billion blowout in the cost of rebuilding the Gabba to $2.7 billion, as well as a $1 billion stadium above Roma Street Station.

At the same time, it has refused to commit its 50 per cent share of $1.6bn with the federal government to building the Beerwah to Maroochydore rail line.

“The glaring black hole is the Queensland state government; they have not indicated that they are going to put one cent into this project,” Mr. Wallace said.

Highway would not be suitable for transporting visitors to and from venues and accommodation between the coast and Brisbane during the 2032 Olympics.

“We are going to have basketball, soccer, sailing, road racing, and more that are going to be taking place here... and yet the state government seems to be oblivious about how they are going to move people up to the Sunshine Coast,” he said.

“Do they seriously think that they are going to put hundreds of thousands of people who are going to come and visit the Sunshine Coast during the Olympics on the Bruce Highway? They need to be investing in critical infrastructure. It’s all very well and good to be investing in sporting infrastructure... but we need heavy rail, we need the ability to move people around.”

be a local market each month within the Hinterland Market Trail.

They provide an opportunity to connect with other members of the Beerwah and Glasshouse region.

Renowned for their delicious baking, you are invited to enjoy a fresh scone and homemade jam inside the CWA hall on market days as well as picking up a unique gift from market stall holders.

“We are offering to put in 50 per cent of the cost, and yet the state government is absolutely nowhere to be seen. They are more focused on building Taj Mahals at the Gabba than building infrastructure to be able to get all the people to venues that are going to be here on the Sunshine Coast.”

They need to be investing in critical infrastructure

Mr Wallace highlighted that the Bruce

Andrew Wallace

Regardless of the incoming Olympics and Paralympics, Andrew said that with the influx of 130,000140,000 people moving to the Sunshine Coast by 2040, the rail upgrade is still needed for the region.

“We are at bursting point on our roads, right here, right now... we need to think smarter about this, and the Queensland state government needs to pull its chequebook out and get serious,” he said.

Same great market, different day

Lions’ Oz Harvest drive

The Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club were out in Maleny on ‘The Green’ raising funds for Oz Harvest and celebrating Lions Awareness Day on Saturday, March 4.

The club raised over $500 from a sausage sizzle and raffle with all food generously donated by Woolworths Maleny and Maleny IGA, together with a $50 voucher donated by Maple Street Co-op and a cook book from Rosetta Books. Oz Harvest represents one of Lions’ global causes: ‘hunger’. They supply fresh food, which would normally be thrown in the bin by retailers, restaurants and cafes, to those in need via neighbourhood/community centres andschools. It is a critical initiative and moreso as people find it increasingly difficult to pay rent and feed and clothe their family, which leads to homelessness, poverty and hunger. Oz Harvest has become a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘nourish our country’ by stopping good food from going to waste. Their yellow vans are in communities every day, collecting surplus food from a network of donors, including supermarkets, cafes, delis, restaurant, corporate kitchens, hotels and other businesses. They have programs to enable a positive change to improve life skills and increase healthy eating habits in primary schools, at risk youth and families.

We need a doctor, stat!

By Kirra Livingstone

A PETITION demanding the federal government overhaul incentives for regional GPs has been launched after the closure of a Montville medical practice left the town without a doctor.

Launched on Thursday, March 2, the petition calls on the federal government to amend rules which classify Montville as a regional centre, which limits the incentives medical practices can offer to potential GP recruits.

It follows the closure of Ochre Medical Centre Montville in January, which cited severe staff shortages.

“The Montville community is in

desperate need of a doctor and calls on the Federal Government to do more to ensure a sustainable health service for the town,” the petition states.

Federal Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, said it was devastating for the town, which is classified as regional while the larger but “rural-classified” neighbouring town of Maleny receives greater support. “The Montville community needs a doctor… the State and Federal Governments have the levers to pull to give Australian rural and regional communities the health services they deserve,” Mr Wallace said.

“The pressure on medical centres is

multi-faceted and nationwide due to several reasons including, rising costs of running a practice, and a skilled workforce shortage.

Montville Pharmacy owner and pharmacist Natalie Lindner urged the federal government to review Montville’s rating as a regional town, otherwise it would continue to suffer the consequences.

“People are feeling as though they’ve been let down, this is an essential service for our community and it’s something that needs to be thriving which it has been in the past,” she said.

Mr Wallace said he would be taking the

petition to Federal MP for Health Mark Butler. Frank Laver who had been seeing the same doctor at Ochre Medical Centre Montville for 22 years said the closure deeply impacts the community.

“It takes half a day to go to Maleny doctors, with travel times on damaged roads and then the wait on a doctor once you get there is absurd, we still go there because we have no other choice and we have to find transport to get there which in itself is difficult,” he said.

The Ochre Medical Centre Montville has reassured residents that the closure is temporary and they were working on recruiting more staff to reopen the centre.

The Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club raising funds for Oz Harvest. Picture: Marsha Fotografie

Police targeting young criminals

A PERMANENT extreme high visibility policing operation has been launched across Queensland to target youth crime and enhance community safety.

Operation Victor Unison will involve police officers conducting high-visibility officer patrols in intelligence driven hot spot locations, including public spaces and residential areas.

The boosted patrols are coordinated in addition to day-to-day policing operations, and enable officers to walk through shopping precincts, deploy to hot spot areas, conduct bail checks and engage with young people.

The operation follows the success of Operation Uniform Theta which resulted in the arrests of more than 2,800 people on 6,500 charges and around 23,000 proactive policing activities.

Operation Victor Unison will be conducted across key districts and locations around Queensland.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Wheeler said the Queensland Police Service has received very positive feedback from business owners, retail staff and local community members about our high visibility policing during Operation Uniform Theta.

“We are pleased to roll out extra high visibility patrols in hotspots across the State as part of this new expanded operation.

“This ‘boots-on-the-ground style’ operation will see officers in marked police vehicles patrolling streets, walking through shopping centres, retail and restaurant precincts, stop in at service stations and really engage with the community.”

Police Minister Mark Ryan said the high police presence had many benefits in keeping communities safe.

“Having extra police out on patrol has a strong deterrence factor and sends a clear message to would-be offenders,” Minister Ryan said.

“It is also about enabling business owners and community members to speak with their local police about issues affecting their area.

“The extra patrols are over and above normal calls for service and everyday policing operations in areas where they are needed most.

“The community can expect to see extra police out on the beat in their local communities.”

POLICE BEAT

with Senior Constable Susan Lowndes Beerwah Police Station

Slowing down for emergency service vehicles

One of the more frustrating things we do as police (and other emergency services) is what we refer to as urgent duty driving. That is when we are driving with lights and sirens on to get to a job quickly.

The frustrating bit is the numerous vehicles who fail to move out of the way of the police vehicle. If an emergency vehicle is coming towards you from either direction you should slow down and move out of the path of the vehicle if possible.

Many people leave it to the last moment to move out of the way rather than taking the opportunity to get off the road at a convenient spot such as a side road or wide shoulder area. The police vehicle will generally be travelling significantly faster than other vehicles on the road and so may be trying to pass you quicker than you expect. As soon as you are aware of the approaching emergency vehicle please pull over in a safe spot and don’t make any sudden moves or turns in front of the emergency vehicle.

If you are at an intersection, an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens operating has right of way, even if you have a green light. Emergency vehicles often slow or stop as they are approaching an intersection to make sure it is safe to enter, you should stay stopped until the emergency vehicle has cleared the intersection.

For more information on what to do around emergency vehicles go to www. qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/other/ emergency-vehicles

Increase in theft of trailers

There has been a recent increase in reporting of trailers being stolen across the Sunshine Coast District. If you have a trailer, please ensure that it is properly secured even if it is only left unattended for a short time. It is possibly not enough to simply have the trailer behind a gate or attached to a vehicle.

Consider collecting some nonreversible screws for your trailer and vehicle. The screws can be installed with a normal flat head screwdriver and can only be removed with a special tool. The non-reversible screws are available at Beerwah Station for a gold coin donation.

School zones

A reminder to all to pay attention to the change of speed in school zones across the division. School speed zones are there for the safety of the children and parents at school drop off and pick up time.

In Landsborough the reduced speed zone is in effect for the duration of the school day due to the layout of the school.

There have been some tragic incidents in the news recently relating to school zones and we certainly don’t want anything similar in our local towns.

Apocalypse goes to script

A SCRIPT about a pacifist woman and her lazy husband’s attempts to rid their home of an ‘undead pest’ during the apocalypse has proven to be a winning storyline for Beerwah’s Ryan Butler.

Ryan said he was blown away after receiving a Sunny Coast Showdown award for his work, which is now heading for local production.

The Sunshine Coast film and TV competition uncovers the region’s best up-and-coming screenwriters and producers.

Each winner receives mentoring, support, and funding to elevate their projects, produce them locally, and deliver the final product at the Sunny Coast Showdown showcase festival on June 24.

The Sunny Coast Showdown also gives locals the opportunity to showcase their talents nationally and globally, with the potential to kick-start a career in the screen industry.

Ryan, a video editor and director, said he hoped the accolade would help him return to an industry he loves.

“I’m shaking, I’m blown away,” he said. “I took a pause from making films to have a family, and this year was all about getting back into it.”

The Showdown received about 90 highquality submissions from local writers in scripted, unscripted, music video, and Indigenous categories, with organisers stunned at the amount of talent the event has uncovered.

Learning and development professional, Adam Szubrich, moved to

heartbreaking revelation.

“I thought moving here was potentially limiting or destroying my writing career.

“This is bloody amazing.”

Former federal cop from Bokarina,

industry talent situated here,” he said.

“We have the will here, the talent here, the heart - it’s only a matter of time before that’s followed by investment and bigger productions.”

Grants are now available for small biz

QUEENSLAND’S small businesses are set to receive a boost through the inaugural Regional Networker Grants program, as part of Queensland Small Business Month in May. The program, which offers grants of up to $2000, is available to chambers of commerce, small business organisations, industry associations and regional local councils. A total of $100,000 is available to support regional networking events across Queensland.

The Queensland Government is promoting a “Love your Local” campaign to highlight the wonderful work small businesses do in their communities. Building local connections is crucial for regional business communities to find support and information about running a business. Minister for Employment

Small Business, Di Farmer, said that many small business associations, including chambers, as well as local councils in regional Queensland need support to build networks and develop solutions to local business concerns. These networks are critical to the success of businesses and are fundamental to local business environments flourishing.

Networking activities must be held during Queensland Small Business Month in May 2023. Applicants must be based in Queensland with events to be delivered in a regional area. Applications for the program close on March 13. For more, visit the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training website.

Beerwah director Ryan Butler has won the opportunity to film his script about the undead

I’m shaking, I’m blown away!

Ryan Butler

Networking by numbers

THE Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce’s first After Hours function for 2023 was a resounding success, with about 50 small business operators meeting at the Glasshouse Tavern for a casual networking opportunity.

Guests heard from Glasshouse MP Andrew Powell, who gave an update on issues in the area, from crime to transport and the important introduction of coercive abuse laws in Parliament.

Next up is breakfast on March 21 at the Landsborough Tavern, with special guest Caloundra MP Jason Hunt.

Solution Driven is expanding its services

RICHARD and Jane originally moved their at-home bookkeeping, payroll and BAS services business to a shop in Beerwah so they could become more involved in the community.

After turning people away who were looking for tax services, they decided to solve this problem and have teamed up with an experienced tax accountant.

Brad has been a certified practising accountant for over 20 years with a degree in Advanced Tax law and is an IPA and also holds a Bachelor of Business.

Brad enjoys thinking outside the box and talking with people, helping solve whatever problems they have and has extensive experience in dealing with all accounting situations particularly in relation to farming, retail, tradesmen, small business and hospitality.

Through his experience and guidance, he has turned businesses around from carrying large debt into a healthy profit.

Through their mutual vision of solving problems for their clients Richard, Jane and Brad are excited about teaming up together.

Ann and Malcolm

Lauren and Debbie

Simone and Tamara

The Glasshouse Tavern boys.

Help create a place of cherished nature and ecological wonder

It's time to have your say on the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park draft master plan. Council is proposing to restore former farming pasture in the hinterland to lush rainforest creating a place of cherished nature and ecological wonder for generations to discover and enjoy. Submissions close 20 March. Visit Council's website for more details.

Council traineeship opportunities

Are you looking to gain valuable skills, work experience and get paid? Apply by 12 March for a Sunshine Coast Council traineeship! Our trainees are paid to learn on-the-job for 12 months and complete a certificate qualification. Sound good? Visit Council's website to apply.

Grow it local to win great prizes

Wonky backyard veggies and creatively named chooks, it’s your time in the sun, with entries open until 30 March for the annual Grow It Local Awards. Sunshine Coast growers in the backyard, school patch, kitchen windowsill or community garden have the chance to impress the nation and win a bumper crop of prizes. To enter and for more details, visit growitlocal.com.

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Choose your own adventure today!

Keen to head outdoors and explore more of our stunning Sunshine Coast but becoming a bit tired of the same old route? Adventure Sunshine Coast is perfect for you! More than 250 walking, jogging, paddling, cycling, mountain-biking and horse-riding trails are mapped out across the region from the hinterland to the coastline and everywhere in between. To choose your next adventure, head to adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au today!

Project 24 seeking artists

Expressions of interest are open for the next round of artists to join Project 24. The artist in residence program gives two artists the chance to develop, collaborate, experiment and showcase their work each month at the 2nd Space studio in Nambour during a month-long residency. Visit Council’s website for information.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – Thursday 23 March at 9am.

Mowing grass has never been greener

This is all thanks to Council’s new fleet of zero emission, 100 per cent electric rideon mowers.The five new mowers are environmentally friendly and reduce noise pollution by 50 per cent. The fully electric mowers join Council's eco-friendly fleet of vehicles and plant tools, demonstrating Council’s sustainability commitment.

Invigorate your life

Have you registered for Council’s low-cost Healthy Sunshine Coast program? The 2023 program has kicked off and includes meditation, family yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi and so much more. For more information and to register, visit Council’s website and search ‘Healthy Sunshine Coast’.

Ride to school for your chance to win

Ride, scoot or skate to school on Friday 24 March for National Ride2School Day for your chance to win! Four lucky students will win bike shop vouchers valued at $500*. Register on Council’s website before 5pm on 24 March. *Conditions apply.

'Everyone Belongs' on the Sunshine Coast

Celebrate our vibrant and diverse region with Harmony Week in 2023 beginning 20 March. The festivities will showcase a colourful array of food, dance, culture, sport and more! To see what's on, search ‘Harmony Week’ on Council’s website.

First Nations Family Fun Day

Don't miss the unique celebration at Bankfoot House in Glass House Mountains on 15 April. The event is free and on between 10am-2pm. Join Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations People for a unique, fun-filled day of cultural learning, games, dancing and craft activities for all ages. Visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for information.

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Calling all local artists

DOES where we live inspire you? Are you a local artist keen to get your work seen throughout the region?

Apex Maleny are holding an Art Competition to find the perfect cover for their 20232024 Apex Maleny Business Directory.

Apex Maleny spokesperson Sam Price shared the competition is something they open up to the community to give aspiring artists an opportunity to have their work displayed via the front cover of our business directory, while also earning some extra cash to boot...

“We are looking for works of art, preferably, rather than photos but all entries will be considered,” Sam said.

“All entries must have some link to the Maleny district but how this links to the region is entirely at your discretion… you

are granted artistic licence!”

Judged by Maleny Art Direct, along with featuring on the cover of the directory, the first prize winner will receive $300; second $200; and third $100.

Apex Maleny post their business directory to residences throughout the region, with the support of local businesses advertising in the directory and is well received throughout the community.

However, the directory is just one aspect to the exclusively volunteer run group, who put all profits back into the community through a variety of fundrasising and support endeavours. Entries for the art competition close April 30, 2023. To find out more, contact Sam on 0400 132 152 or email apexmalenyclub@hotmail.com.

Young Leaders Inspired

Contributed by Landsborough SS

insight to hear some of Australia’s most high profile people share their own leadership journey. Most importantly, it taught them that even their heroes had a journey to get where they are, and that in anything you achieve there is a level of difficulty, dedication and hard work.

Landsborough State School leaders at the Halogen National Young Leaders Day

Buzzing with excitement at Peachester

Contributed by Kim Fillery

THE Enviro club at Peachester State School welcomed a special guest and his donation to the schools’ ecosystem last week. Keen apiarist, Mr Grahame Jackson, donated a native bee hive to the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program at Peachester School. With the help of garden coordinator, Rose Scicluna, Grahame selected the perfect spot for the bees that allows the students to view and watch the progress of their busy new residents.

Grahame helped grow the understanding of the students, showing them photos from inside of a hive so the children could see the bees at work and

compare the Native Bee to the European Bee. The students were intrigued to hear about the fascinating and complex social behaviours of their 10,000 new friends.

Grahame with Peachester students

Passion to inspire a positive change

By Sonia Isaacs

AT ONLY 21 years of age, Ariana Doolan is already an accomplished young leader with an impressive list of achievements under her belt. Since graduating in 2019 from Glasshouse Christian College, the former college Dux is passionate about environmental advocacy, education, community and youth engagement and empowerment.

Ariana is currently the Youth Program Coordinator for Zero Positive for Schools, an innovative not-for-profit emissions reduction program that aims to educate young people on climate change and involve them in activities and projects that will help their school achieve net-zero emissions. She also works as a Climate Anxiety Facilitator delivering workshops as part of the Meadow community for Force of Nature (FoN), a movement that helps young people turn eco-anxiety into action; she collaborates with students, educators, and decisionmakers around the world to drive intergenerational solutions.

Ariana said she has taken on these roles while still completing her studies in Environmental Science and Business (majoring in Sustainable Business and Environmental Management) at Griffith University; in 2020 she was awarded the prestigious Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship of $25,000 and membership to the Griffith Honors College. Ariana said she has a strong belief that through education and awareness people can truly change the world, and she felt it was important to serve her community. She encouraged others to get involved in local community initiatives as a great way to make contacts and get inspired by others to make a meaningful difference.

“I’m very passionate about creating positive change and working alongside others to achieve that. I think I can be quite results driven and competitive by nature and have a personal drive to

Glasshouse women in business

WEDNESDAY, March 1 was the inaugural Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Networking lunch, organised and sponsored by Naomi and Lauren of Crest Creative.

The lunch was held at The Outlook Café and was well attended with a full table of local ladies sharing news and networking with a lucky door prize sponsored by Hannah from Adaptive Bodies Allied Health.

This will be a regular monthly lunch held on the first Wednesday of every month from 12.30 to 2pm. The next one will be at The Local at Beerwah Marketplace on Wednesday, April 5.

For future events and details visit the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce website at www. glasshousecountrychamber.com.au

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Our army of women in business entrepreneurs do an amazing job each and every day. Support them and you are supporting your local community!

‘GenZero’. Ariana credits her parents - both teaching professionals - for her

and climate advocacy to inspire positive change in others,” said Ariana.

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Our Shaz: The accidental designer

By Sonia Isaacs

FOR many people long service recognition at their place of employment marks a significant milestone, and this April, GC&M News Production Manager Sharon King will notch up an impressive 20 years of design work with our publication.

Sharon said her dad was originally a printer by trade and so she essentially just followed in his footsteps. Interestingly, her foray into the design world came about literally by accident

“Around 30 years ago my dad passed, and soon after I was unfortunately involved in a car accident. With the funds from his estate I purchased my first computer and during the long rehabilitation process I studied design - in some ways I could be called the accidental designer!” joked Sharon.

Starting back in April 2003, with what was then called Glasshouse Country News under the stewardship of Pam and John Innes, Sharon said she initially took up

the job when the newspaper she worked for in the Bayside region of Redcliffe (Redcliffe Peninsula Post) closed down. Reaching out to Pam Innes, Sharon said

chance of joining the publication. At the time the paper was produced by Beerwah Print.

“Back then it was an A4 publication of about 20 pages, with all the stories typed out on a word processor before being taken down to the printers where they would then retype all the content into PageMaker and format the pages,” explained Sharon.

Determined to modernise the process, Sharon enlisted the assistance of the local computer shop, and had computers and software installed to enable inhouse production. She also encouraged her approximately 70 year old boss to embrace technology! Sharon said there have been numerous highlights over the last two decades, however watching the paper evolve and grow has been a paramount achievement.

“In my time it has gone through so many transformations. The other highlight has been working alongside some of the most talented people you

could meet. Most of these people have now come and gone, but have remained life-long friends,” said Sharon.

She said her role in production co-ordination was to see the publication through from the layout stage to the production of the final files that are sent to the printer, with not one paper over all the years ever been the same. She said she has always been passionately proud of what the team produced each week, and loved that she was able to work with fabulous people that all come together to make what she hoped is a valued part of the community.

Over her decades of design work, Sharon said the production process for print publications has dramatically changed, and the need for upskilling was always a part of keeping up to date. She remembered when first working at the paper, they would originally take page files down to the printer on a disc and have them printed on an ancient Heidelberg printer.

Ariana is hoping to study in the UK next year.

‘Maintain your rage’ in face of oppression

A SPEECH by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to mark International Women’s Day has urged women to “maintain your rage” and demand greater rights in the face of continued inequality.

“This week marks two years since Australian women showed the world what we’re made of,” the Premier said.

“A decade of escalating sexism brought women - and men - onto the streets in a way I will never forget.

“Brittany Higgins. Grace Tame.

“The frustration and anger they felt was due to the (federal) government’s lack of action against gender inequality.”

This led to a change in the electoral landscape, but Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk believes that there is still much work to be done to achieve equality.

Palaszczuk spoke about the struggles of women in Middle Eastern nations such Afghanistan and Iran who were denied basic human rights.

“Cracking the code” to equality, according to Ms Palaszczuk, meant demanding it.

She emphasised the need for women to stand up for themselves and others and for this activism to continue.

“Throughout history, the benefits gained by the marginalised have not come because of the generosity of their oppressors,” she said.

“They have been hard-fought for and won.”

Inspirational women of

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Giving a voice

AS PART of our coverage for International Women’s Day, GC&M News reached out to some of our inspiring local women to share their thoughts and stories with us.

We thought we’d begin our series by talking to Anglican Priest, Reverend Deborah Bird.

What called you to become an Anglican priest, and when did you first decide to enter the Church?

Being a priest is not something I would ever have thought to do on my own! It took a lot of people encouraging me before I enrolled in theology and found myself falling in love with the idea of ‘the Kingdom of God’ - which for me is associated with committing to love, justice, and compassion as guiding principles of my life, and building community around awareness of the sacred. That was something I knew I could dedicate myself to, so in 2017 I was made a deacon and the following year ordained a priest. I’m currently parish priest for Maleny, Montville, Palmwoods and Kenilworth. Why should we celebrate International Women’s Day?

Because women transform communities! Wherever women’s voices are empowered we find better health outcomes, wider embrace of sustainable

practices and improved application of justice. What’s important to you as a woman and priest in today’s world?

Lifting up the voices of women in community but also in the church. Women have only been ordained in the Anglican Church of Australia for 30 years which means while there are now plenty of female priests around the hierarchy remains overwhelmingly male. And while I think very highly of many of the men up the ladder, they do not hold the lived perspective, experience and insight of women. We live better together when we know each other’s stories. That has to include women’s stories coming from the pulpit but also the stories of LGBTQ+ persons, the stories of refugees, and stories of wherever life can be made bigger with connection, understanding and compassion. Recently you arranged to have a keynote speaker at the World Pride and Human Rights Conference come to Montville – why was this important to you?

I’ve ministered to far too many LGBTQ+ persons who have been hurt by the church so I think it’s vitally important for churches to be honest about where they stand on LGBTQ+ welcome. Wherever I can I try to say very clearly, there are safe and embracing church communities for LGBTQ+ people of faith and there are places where we don’t just welcome LGBTQ+ persons, we celebrate their gifts and leadership. It was a privilege for us to host Jayne Ozanne in Montville to hear about her experience as a gay evangelical Christian, and about her work across interfaith groups to safeguard LGBTQ+ people of faith.

Reverend Deborah Bird.

the Hinterland Up, up and away

GLENVIEW mum Kim Jones has always harboured an adventurous streak. When she found herself becoming restless in her predictable office-based job, instead of staying in the rut she was determined to dream big, back herself and look for new and exciting opportunities. She applied for a cabin crew position with the newly established Bonza airlines and was one of the first 20 successful applicants. In August 2022 she commenced ground school. Kim is now one of the first lot of Bonza cabin crew to fly the regional skies. GC&M News caught up with Kim to find out a little more about her inspiring ‘go-getter’ attitude to tackling life. What made you decide to apply to be a cabin crew member in your late 40’s?

I had been working in administration which meant an office and the same people each day. I needed to have more variety, movement, influence and character in my life. Travel is my favourite thing in the world and being able to work cabin crew from my own city, to be home each night for my family and explore Australia was an incredible opportunity. You decided to join a woman’s football team last year – can you tell us a little more about that?

After a back injury in 2018 I was determined to work on my strength to support my overall well-being and was

in a good physical condition. When I saw that Caloundra Panthers were recruiting for their inaugural team, I felt excited! My generation didn’t have the opportunity to play Aussie Rules football as a female, a game I love and have always thought I’d love to play. After one training session, I was hooked. The team were so supportive and welcoming, and it felt great to be part of team sport again. Although I’d been doing a lot of solo training I had been looking for a group of like-minded people to exercise with and I found them. What prompted you to learn how to fly a plane and when did you do this?

When life gets a little too routine, I feel very restless. I asked myself, ‘What else is possible?’ This life is full of opportunity and experience. What else can I experience and achieve? Being in the flight deck of a small aircraft recently, taking the controls and soaring over the Glasshouse Mountains and Pumicestone Passage felt exhilarating but not unusual. It felt like a normal thing to do, and something I should do more of. What would you say to other women who want to give something a go but might be afraid to start?

What are you afraid of? No-one else’s opinion of you matters other than your own. Your values are the most important set of rules to live by. You can give it a try

Kim on one of her first flights as a Bonza flight attendant.

and perhaps you won’t like it. Then you’ll know but you will no longer wonder. It’s your choice. What have these experiences given you?

All of these experiences have provided me with an opportunity to learn more about myself; my capabilities, likes, dislikes, areas of improvement, my limits and boundaries.

It has helped me understand that the only thing that is within my control is my actions. Which has been very important because then I can stop worrying about everything else. Have you always been this adventurous?

Yes, I have. My favourite thing to do is go somewhere I have never been before or do something I have never tried before.

Dr Anita obtained her MD from Flinders University in Adelaide, graduating in 2014 before settling with her husband in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. She started her professional life practicing as a pharmacist before commencing her medical studies which provided a sound knowledge base to move into General Practice. She has obtained her fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Dr Anita enjoys all aspects of General Practice and chose this field due to the rewards of building relationships with her patients and providing thorough care across the lifespan.

She has a special interest in women’s health, menopause management and paediatrics and has completed a Diploma in Child Health through the University of Sydney in 2017.

Other areas of special interest include the care of mothers and babies and Dr Anita has undergone accreditation in the area of Neuroprotective Developmental Care also known as ‘the Possums program’- an integrated approach assisting families

with issues around breastfeeding, sleep, unsettled infant behaviour and parental mental health challenges.

She is a member of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine- an exciting field applying evidence based lifestyle interventions in areas such as nutrition, physical activity and stress reduction to treat disease and promote good health. She has also undergone additional education in Advanced Mental Health Skills Training/Focussed

Psychological Strategies and enjoys utilising these in her practice.

Outside of work she is kept busy looking after her three young children and small acreage property. She enjoys good coffee, a good book and keeping active.

Dr Anita will start off with only a few days at work to get back to the dual routine as doctor and mother.

Kim ready to take off.

Set to play for Caloundra Panthers.

Rachel Fentiman

Imelda’s of Maleny has been providing footwear solutions for fashion forward locals for the last 16 years, and as a long-term local of nearly 30 years, Rachel Fentiman jumped at the chance to buy the business a year ago.

Coming from the healthcare industry, Rachel’s focus now is on providing footwear that is both gorgeous, and good for your feet.

“Everyone deserves to have happy, healthy feet, and feel fabulous at the same timeyes, even blokes!” says Rachel.

Imelda’s of Maleny’s ranges cross a broad spectrum of styles, colours and trends and suit all budgets with sizes ranging from 4 to 15 for women, and 5 to 15 for men. They stock popular brands such as Skechers, Arcopedico, Django & Juliette, Volley, Keds, Ziera, Revere, Merrell, Zeta to name just a few!

Rachel and her wonderful staff pride themselves on really listening to what their customers need, as everybody’s feet are unique and all have different requirements when it comes to what a shoe needs to provide.

“Shoes are a life companion, so if you love your shoes, your life will be that much improved!” says Rachel.

You may have already seen Rachel’s face before as she is also an accomplished theatre publisher with her own company, Maverick Musicals and Plays, and is still involved in performing as a singer and actress both locally and further afield including playing Eliza Doolittle for Noosa Arts Theatre’s production of Pygmalion and recently playing Elise in A Girl’s Guide to World War, written by Maleny’s Katy Forde and Aleathea Monsour which showed at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Renée Harris

With over 25 years of industry experience, Renee Harris believes that as a successful small business owner hard work, dedication and passion have helped her achieve her goals. She also credits her willingness to take on board every opportunity to continue to learn new skills, and to take on new challenges which over the years have helped build and extend her confidence as a business owner.

As a highly experienced barber/hairdresser, Renee specialises in all mens’ grooming, ladies and kids style cuts from the original barbershop in Maleny that’s been established for over 17 years.

Renee said that one of the key aspects that make her business unique, is that all staff members take their time to really engage and listen to what their customers want. Every customer is made to feel appreciated, because without them Renee said she wouldn’t be where she is now, and at the end of the day you just can’t beat good old-fashioned service!

Over the last 17 years, Barbers of Maleny have often thrown their support behind community events and local groups and fundraisers, and she is very proud to stand alongside and support the community that also supports her business.

Natalie Lelievre

Natalie is extremely passionate about her business and the community she is a part of and loves the everyday challenges that are presented in running a small local business. As the sole newsagency in Mooloolah, Natalie alongside her business partner and mother Toni, assist the residents of the small community with everything possible from lotteries, newspapers, magazines, dry-cleaning, Go-card service, printing facilities, stationary, cards, yearly diaries, a very large range of gifts to suit all ages and occasions. Additionally, Toni offers the only local and very welcomed Justice of the Peace service.

March 13 marks their 4-year anniversary. Natalie loves helping the town she has quickly grown to love and feels like she has been adopted into many of their families, and thrives on knowing she has helped her customers or just simply made them smile.

She says, “ Mooloolah Valley is an amazing place- I have never felt so welcomed and truly believe this is my favourite place to be as everyday I get to see my customers/friends/family and am so grateful to be a part of their lives. I help where I can and know it goes both waysaccepted with open arms.”

Natalie loves being able to assist local businesses and participates in all local events and fundraisers.

Jess Luthje

With an unparalleled energy and drive, agent Jess Luthje has long held a reputation for offering her clients an extremely high level of service.

Having lived on the Hinterland for over 35 years, Jess has an unbeatable knowledge of the local real estate market and is renowned for delivering strategies to vendors that aim to sell their properties for a premium price in the shortest time possible.

Along with her commitment to her clients, this has ensured Jess is constantly recognised as one of the top performing agents across the Sunshine Coast.

For over twenty years, Jess has strived to consistently deliver accountable results for her clients with total integrity and transparency; Jess makes it her business to be available when her clients need her.

“I have loved creating the strong relationships I have today with all of my clients and it’s that genuine respect for them that drives me to deliver the absolute best sales result and client care that I can,” Jess said.

Jess’ commitment to community, her excellence in negotiation, and her sales record ensures she is always highly sought-after by sellers.

Cassi Nuske

Calling the Sunshine Coast Hinterland home since 2002, Cassi Nuske has been captivated by the open spaces and relaxed lifestyle of this stunning, sought-after region. An outgoing community member with extensive local networks, Cassi loves using her connections and strong communication skills to make her client’s property goals a reality.

As a member of award winning McGrath Estate Agents, Cassi provides exceptional real estate services to the Hinterland region of the Sunshine Coast. Having spent the past 20 years buying, selling, renovating, investing and building, Cassi draws from her own property experiences to provide clients with understanding, advice and solutions for all things real estate. Cassi prides herself on contributing to the community she loves, building lasting relationships and breathing life into people’s property dreams.

Cassi’s services include home staging, evidence-based property appraisals and professional market advice to guide clients at every stage of their property journey.

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Milestone - Winning the Glass House Small Business Awards 2022 – now all she wants to do is sell that winning Lotto ticket to the most deserving community. Finally - All they ask is for their locals to support local businesses, to ensure that they will remain around to do what they love.

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Jess is a long-standing member of the Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club and loves welcoming new people to the Hinterland community.

When she is not looking after clients, Jess can be found outdoors exploring all the natural beauty of the Hinterland and designing and renovating homes.

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Over the last 12 months, Cassi has won a number of awards including 9th place in the national REB Top 50 Dealmakers and most recently, the RateMyAgent Agent of the Year 2023 for both Beerwah and Glass House Mountains, an award based on customer satisfaction and reviews.

For assistance with an up-todate appraisal or help navigating the changing market, please contact Cassi for an obligation free chat regarding your real estate needs. 0415 304 127

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For International Women’s Day and beyond, let’s all fully #EmbraceEquity.

Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have.

A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA.

And it’s critical to understand the difference between equity and equality.

Country & Maleny News celebrates

March 8, 2023

We’d like to introduce you to some of the inspiring local business women of Glasshouse Country and Maleny with more to be featured in our March 14 edition.

#IWD2023

Will you help #EmbraceEquity

If you would like to be included in our March 14 feature, or were part of an event celebrating IWD2023 and have photos you would like to share, get in touch with us at reception@gcnews.com.au or call 5438 7445.

Tracy McNab

Tracy McNab is a doctor of Chinese medicine who has been practising alternative therapies since 1988. She is qualified with a Bachelor of Health Science degree in acupuncture and Chinese herbal patent remedies and a diploma in remedial massage.

In 2009 Tracy completed an internship and advanced studies program at the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China, where she studied and worked alongside some of the most prestigious doctors of traditional Chinese medicine working in the Acupuncture wards of various hospitals in the Nanjing Provence.

Tracy has been treating hinterland locals for over 20 years, first offering remedial massage at the Maleny Co-op and now from her office at 26 Coral Street, Maleny every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Tracy uses her skills to diagnose and treat her patients with a mix of massage, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion and herbal patent remedies.

“I love it when patients come in the door, almost unable to walk, but after treatment are able to walk out of here straighter and with much less pain,” says Tracy.

Tracy likes to treat a diverse range of health disorders, imbalances and conditions such as gynaecological issues, muscle and nerve pain, pregnancy and labour.

Sarah Kwarcianyi

Sarah from Masterpiece Dance is a passionate local businesswoman who loves teaching kids (and adults) the art of dance and acrobatics. Masterpiece Dance has continued to thrive since its humble beginnings at Glasshouse Christian College in 2015.

Now Sarah has her own purpose-built studios in the centre of Beerwah with a growing team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to providing high quality activities for local families.

Masterpiece Dance has continued to expand its range of services with their extremely popular acrobatics classes, Sparkle Birthday Party packages, Digital Art Sport Portraits, holiday workshops, private lessons, wedding dance choreography, studio hire, plus Kindergym (for 2-4 year olds) and home-schooling classes on Friday mornings.

Sarah is so excited about the future and loves being a part of the local business community in the centre of town. Sarah’s heart has always been to be a light in the dance world by providing positive, family-friendly activities in the Hinterland.

Sarah and her amazing team believe that dancing is good for fun, friends, fitness, flexibility, strength, self-esteem, confidence, expression, and creativity.

Deborah Taylor

Celebrations come in many forms, from weddings to renewal of vows, baby naming’s and baby reveals. In more modern times funerals and memorials are considered celebrations, a celebration of a loved ones’ life.

Deborah loves to be in on the ground floor when it comes to a special event in someone’s life and says, “I really love what happens when family and friends get together to celebrate a significant occasion.”

Deborah has been a celebrant for 11 years and has performed hundreds of weddings, funerals and other Life Celebrations on the Sunshine Coast and surrounds. Her work ethic has always been to give people more than they have asked for or expect.

“It gives me pleasure to see the thrill on their faces when I deliver something special just for them.”

The last couple of years have been a challenge for everyone and now Deborah is finding that many couples are preferring smaller more intimate weddings at home.

“I have officiated at some funerals and memorials too, which are either held in someone’s family home or hired venue where the surrounds are decorated to suit that person’s life.”

Wendy Delchau

Wendy lived in Charleville, Outback Queensland until husband owned and operated a caravan park, a motel and a restaurant.

Wendy bought the caravan park in 2002 as a run-down business in a booming tourism town.

She and Julian successfully built that business to the extent that it allowed them to go on to build a modern 4star motel and free standing restaurant.

After moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2020, Wendy bought Top Nosh Meals in 2021 as she could see it’s huge growth potential.

After 12 months of re-development, and revamping, TNM is now set to expand and grow into a business the township of Beerwah will be proud of.

Unlike a lot of the big meals delivery businesses, Top Nosh Meals offers fresh and frozen meals that genuinely taste good because they use only fresh produce that they cook and prepare just as you would in your own home.

They roast their meats in an oven, cook and prepare the veggies in-house and the sauces and gravies are all made as you would at home too.

They are a local company employing locals that are caring for locals.

She has lived in Conondale for over 20 years, loves playing ukulele and is part of a drumming circle in Witta and Marimba Band in Crystal Waters. 5435

On a personal note, Sarah is an inspirational leader, mother of four beautiful kids and wife to proud husband Lewis. If you want to check out the Masterpiece Dance studios, head to 7 Turner Street, Beerwah, between Australia Post and Neddy’s Nosebag Café.

Deborah’s newest venture, Tiny Weddings, offers an alternative to couples who are on a fixed budget. The Tiny Weddings concept has been carefully thought out to provide the ultimate venue for your tiny priced, tiny wedding.

Please schedule a chat with Deborah so that she can work on your very special and unique celebration.

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Acupuncture & Oriental Therapies Dr. Tracy McNab (Chinese Medicine)

Acupuncture & Oriental Therapies Dr. Tracy McNab (Chinese Medicine)

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Introducing just some of the inspiring local business women of Glasshouse County and Maleny

Beloved international author speaking in Maleny

ONE of the world’s most prolific and best-loved authors, Alexander McCall Smith (pictured), will be speaking in Maleny this Friday at Outspoken. For many years “Sandy” as he is known, was a professor of Medical Law and worked in universities in the UK and abroad before turning his hand to writing fiction.

He has written and contributed to more than 100 books, including specialist academic titles, short story collections, and a number of immensely popular children’s books.

His first book, The White Hippo, a children’s book, was published in 1980.

But it was the publication of the highly successful The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, 25 years ago, that made

2018 NRL FOOTY TIPPING ‘Pip the Pollie’

Sandy a household name. The series has now sold over 20 million copies in the English language alone, and since the books took off, he has devoted his time to writing. His various series of books have been translated into 46 languages.

These include the popular 44 Scotland Street novels, first published as a serial novel in the Scotsman newspaper and now the longest-running serial novel in the world; the Isabel Dalhousie novels, and the von Igelfeld series.

He is also the author of the Corduroy Mansions series, which started life as an engaging cross-media serial written for the Telegraph online. And most recently, he launched the Ulf Varg series of Scandi blanc novels set in Sweden.

Also speaking this Friday will be clinical psychologist and researcher, Dr James Kirby, who has recently published “Choose Compassion.” Dr Kirby brings together hard science and real-life examples to offer a guide to a more compassionate life and society.

Kirby debunks the myth that compassion is simply a feeling and shows us how it is a motivational force that can shape our behaviour and relationships with each other and the world.

He considers how it might help with self-criticism, parenting, and grief, and he explores what part artificial intelligence might play in a compassionate future.

Kirby traverses philosophy, psychology, and pop culture to show how we can

choose compassion to make our lives healthier, happier, and more meaningful. Friday, March 10. Tickets from $18: outspokenmaleny.com

Yannalla Farms set to host Curated Plate event at July festival

GLASSHOUSE Country is set to host a very special Curated Plate event this July after a proposal to hold a long lunch at Yannalla Farms was accepted by organizers.

Sunshine Coast Foodie, Martin Duncan, said it was going to be an amazing day with chef Dan Penfold of Penfolds Catering and Martin holding court at Yandina.

“This long lunch will be amazing!” Martin said.

“You’ll get to taste produce grown just minutes from Yannalla and meet lots of

our producers of the region over lunch.” Information for tickets will be available soon.

The Yannalla Farms experience joins

Spicers Tamarind in Maleny as part of The Curated Plate 2023.

Tamarind will host popular Sunshine Coast restaurants Sum Yung Guys, Spirit

House, and Rice Boi as part of the Culture Plate food fest running from July 29 to August 6.

Spicers general manager Ryan Dillon said the restaurant was thrilled to be showcasing the region’s best local produce.

“We’re excited to … show why Asian food works so well with our subtropical climate,” Mr. Dillon said.

The festival is one of three immersive foodie events that make up The Curated Plate, including Mooloolaba Bars, a one-day beer and beverage experience.

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Christmas postal delay

I recently received - very belatedly - two Christmas cards, both of which were in poor condition and appeared to have been very wet. I remembered there was an item in the newspaper a while back about someone finding mail which had been put in a local rubbish bin. I can only assume these cards were involved in the incident and would like to thank the person involved for rescuing the postal items and getting them on their way.

Patricia Symes, Glass House Mountains

The Ignorance of Certainty

It never ceases to amaze me how Mr Peter Bowles (28/2/23) continues to exhibit his absolute ignorance of the world and his refusal to see what is actually happening all around us. As usual, he attacks the messenger in the best traditions of screeching conservatism without offering a shred of evidence to back up his preposterous and unfounded claims, claiming instead his expertise in a number of certificates of accreditation, and a “willingness” to learn. Clearly, that willingness departed with any common sense.

What I wrote about in my letter concerned three technology disruptions, all of which exist today, electric vehicles, renewable solar and wind energy, and the development of non animal food products using precision fermentation. Should Mr Bowles dispute the latter, I draw his attention to a venture commenced in 2021 between the CSIRO and Norco to develop animal free dairy, starting with cow’s milk. The two people that Mr Bowles dismissively labelled as “clowns” - Tony Seba, a Professor at Stanford University, and Mr James Arbib, an entrepreneur and philanthropist - are highly respected and sought after for their knowledge and foresight. In particular, Tony Seba is a world-renowned thought

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leader, entrepreneur, educator and author. His predictions are quoted in respected publications all over the World, just not in the Courier-Mail, that I suspect Mr Bowles reads avidly and believes implicitly.

Yes, Mr Bowles, you may screech about Labor governments that were overwhelmingly elected by the people, but you also choose to ignore the self serving corruption, the treatment of those unable to look after themselves like the aged, the unemployed, the disabled, and the many veterans subjected to years of abuse by successive Liberal Coalition governments.

You claim to be an ex-serviceman, and no doubt served overseas. I thank you for your service. However, I suggest you open your eyes and have a good look at the abuses our veterans of East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan are dealing with today, including those forced to take mefloquine, doxycycline and tafenoquine and the suicides and broken homes that occurred as a result, all of which occurred under successive Liberal Coalition governments. Perhaps you might like to find out what Labor has planned for these veterans to fix decades of neglect.

The “ID-10-T” syndrome is not confined to those you call “alarmists”, who could be more accurately described as clear thinking, objective, and open-minded. As Benjamin Franklin said, “ Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”

Change here ready or not

change debate, and if indeed there is an actual crisis looming, measures being taken to supposedly counter the ‘problem’ will have far reaching impacts on society. Well beyond changing our means of electricity production, our food supply is now very much in the spotlight, for change.

signed agreements to reduce their food production by 30% over the next few years. Holland has announced it will be cutting food production by a whopping 50%. That equates to shutting down 3,000 farms - just in Holland. There have been big protests against this, hundreds of tractors clogging up highways etc in France, Italy, Holland and elsewhere, over the past two years.

In the US it’s a similar story, the government is actually paying farmers to plough in food crops. Many farms are actually being bought up and shut down from food production. It’s all apparently about reducing emissions.

So what will these sorts of actions do to food prices and indeed food availability? It’s a wonder more journos are not asking these questions. In Australia our PM has signed a UN agreement to cut methane emissions by 30% by the year 2030. That means, in part, reducing livestock numbers - what will that do to the price of a block of cheese?

Added to probable food shortages, there are plans afoot to impose limits on an individual’s freedom of movement via the World Economic Forum’s “15 minute city” proposal. The idea is that people in urban areas will in the future be restricted to travelling no more than 15 minutes from their home, again supposedly to reduce their carbon footprint.

now I just look at the writer’s name and if it’s from one of these two blokes, who obviously have too much time on their hands, I just skip them and move onto the next letter.

Anyway, onto another topic, I am the one who started the Fudge Jar last year, which is another way of saying the “F” word, which I obviously don’t use (yeah, right). It started when we were watching the NRL every week and seeing the players swear when they make a mistake, like drop the ball or miss a tackle, so every time we see a player say the “F” word, we put a gold coin into the Fudge Jar. Last year, this added up to a fair bit at the end of the season (apparently, footy players swear a lot!), which we recently donated to the Jackson Hepner Foundation (see the article in the January 31 edition of GC&M News, but they said NFL, not NRL – you’d think a bunch of journalists could spell properly). So, I’m urging everyone who watches the footy to start their own Fudge Jar this year, so at the end of the season, we all team up with GC&M News and come up with a few charities to support. And when I win the Pip the Pollies Footy Tipping Comp, I will donate half the prizemoney to the fund.

Alf Kwarcianyi, Cedarton

Don’t forget Peachester

Peachester is the hamlet that the council forgets about. I live on Commissioners Flat Rd with the traffic lights on Kilcoy Beerwah Rd. Commissioners Flat Rd is fast becoming a death trap waiting to happen. It will be a local that will be killed by the rat runners who drive oversized caravans, trucks, even B-double gravel trucks, all to save a few minutes. The road edges haven’t been mowed this year. There are no shoulders, the drains are overgrown at Peachester Dairies, the bridges are too narrow for the volume of traffic. The council needs to try and fix the problems before it is too late.

Alice Wessling, Peachester

BIG week of news. The culture wars continued with its own fusion energy source (meh), the Government wanted to have a crack at my $3 million+ super fund (haha), and World War III continued to just be moments away (boo).

But what about the first round of the NRL season. Specifically the Dolphins. We mosied down the highway for the big event with our mini crocs in toe and to be honest were prepared to see a bit of a one-sided event in favour of the Bondi heavyweights (who were clearly distracted by the superannuation kerfuffle). Instead history landed on the right side of the good guys and what a win it was. Couple of observations. Firstly Sunday afternoon football is the best type of football.

And it’s even better when daylight savings hasn’t kicked in and everyone is in and out by 5pm.

It’s a shame that it was held in a tropic heat sink - who would have thought Brisbane in early March could be this hot.

It was blindingly steamy and I felt a tad sorry for the poor souls in the eastern stand.

Thankfully for them most of them had taken advantage of the free “phin” hats - a dolphin shaped dorsal fin you were meant to wear but in the heat of the moment all you could see from my shady vantage point was a sea of fans using them as ... fans, which they waved vigorously in an attempt to cool down.

The greatest unintended dual use

device since the Coke bottle.

Secondly was the call from the loudspeaker to “Go Dolphins!” followed by some weird dolphin ‘click’/muffled kazoo sound that was bamboozling. How does one replicate this sound?

Memo to Dolphins management: Drop this immediately.

It’s weak and plain silly.

I’M SCARED... NOW

Had to have a chuckle at the weekend papers quoting former one-term premier Campbell Newman quaking in his boots over youth crime.

Apparently he didn’t lock his doors in the midst of the bikie wars during his tenure.

Maybe that’s because his security detail did it for him.

It was reported he had in fact had $40,000 worth of security installed to protect him.

That’s the kind of piece of mind we could all do with when innocent people are being assaulted or worse.

But it seems a disingenous position to take, but there’s nothing like the combination of law, order and politics to fan the flames of fear.

Please keep your letters under 300 words, your name, address and daytime phone number

Four Takes on Writers at Work

Community collaborates at Maleny Film Festival

• thought-provoking, intriguing, informative and/or humorous films

• hear what our guest authors have to say

24-26 March 2023

Tickets & Info

Festival Pass

ON SALE NOW

$30 member

$50 non-member

Buy a festival pass and see all 4 films. Pass holders are invited to the Launch Party (with complimentary drink) on Friday at 5:30 pm.

Session Tickets

ON SALE from 12 March

$8 member / gold member / students

$13 non-members

• share your enthusiasm for the printed page and silver screen FESTIVAL

THIS year’s Maleny Film Festival, which will be held from March 24-26. has a novel focus. It is all about how writers are portrayed on screen and the close relationship between literature and cinema. This theme should interest the many locals who are keen readers and book club members as well as those who enjoy the quality films screened by Maleny Film Society every fortnight.

The four films in the festival show writers at work in very different situations, ranging from modern day investigative journalists, to an amateur poet, to a young writer struggling to succeed in nineteenth-century Paris. Two of the films are adapted from books; another features a screenwriter struggling to adapt a book with things going comically wrong.

The relation between a book and ‘the film of the book’ is always interesting. How equivalent can they be? Why might they be very different?

To tease out these and other issues, the festival will include a panel discussion featuring three published authors: Steven Lang, Anthony Mullins (author of a book on screenwriting) and Sally Piper, whose latest novel is currently being adapted to the screen.

Festival Director Andrew Wallace said it was heartening that those who promote

reading in Maleny are joining forces with the Film Society.

All bookshops in town have come on board as festival sponsors and some will be setting up displays. The Maleny Library will have a display at the library and a presence in the venue. The festival will be a great opportunity to find out more about relevant books and additional films people can access independently.

Although tickets for individual films will be available, patrons are encouraged to buy a festival pass.

These are very reasonably priced ($30 members, $50 non-members) and include entry to the launch party on the first evening with hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary drink.

The panel session on Saturday afternoon is free and patrons are encouraged to stay on for a drink afterwards. As usual, on Saturday nights takeaway food can be consumed in the venue prior to the Saturday screening.

The Festival takes place at the Maleny Community Centre from the evening of Friday March 24 to the afternoon of Sunday March 26, with two films plus panel session on the Saturday. Festival passes can be purchased online from March 1 and tickets to individual films from March 12 either online at malenyfilmsociety.au or at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre.

Contributed by Faith Baigent

Festival director Andrew Wallace with Faith Baigent and Amanda Kennedy.

Song writing tips 101

By Michael Whiticker

I OFTEN come across singer / guitarists who perform a little and who at some point have tried to write a song or two, because they believe it is the next step in a musician’s career. For most of them a few unfinished songs are produced and they generally give up, thinking they don’t have the talent. The truth is, as with most things in life, it is largely about the discipline and hard work more than the talent. You will pick up the skills as you go along, but you can’t expect to write a good song in one or two weekend sessions.

First and foremost you need a song writing method. Part of this method involves identifying your target audience and your performers, and consciously making decisions on your song format and content. It might appear easy to think it is just country, rock, blues, metal, hip hop, dance etc and expect it will all fall into place, but you need to go deeper into the content. For example, is the song going to be about your attitude to something (eg “Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones), or will it be a simple narrative (eg “The Gambler” made famous by Kenny Rogers)? For many budding song writers the first trap is that they think every song needs to be about their own experience, otherwise they are not being honest. Professional song writers

however work with “imaginings based on fact”, in other words, what is being sung about might have happened to someone in their target audience. Limiting yourself to writing about yourself is far too self indulgent. Let your imagination go and write a good (very short) story, or describe an attitude typical of your anticipated audience.

How do you get started? Titles are a good place to start. John Lennon apparently looked at newspaper

headlines for inspiration, and, as it is what your audience is left with to describe your song, it needs to be memorable. In general, newspapers are considered a good source for song writers as they provide the sort of stories and information that can inspire a song.

Next month I’ll provide some tips on song-writing tools, form and the importance of sharing your music with others.

Do have a creative musical month!

17 reasons to watch Maleny Players

ANNE Grant (3bCreative) will be bringing and directing, ‘Seventeen’, for the Maleny Players next production which will be performed at the Dairy Pavilion, Maleny Showgrounds.

Tom, Mike, Edwina, Sue, and Ronny are 17 and are seriously celebrating. School has finished, this is the night they say goodbye to adolescence and begin the journey of their lives. Sue is Mike’s girlfriend. Tom is Mike’s best friend, but he’s secretly in love with Sue. Edwina is Sue’s goody two shoes best friend and she’s about to get drunk for the first time.

Lizzy is Mike’s annoying younger sister and Ronny, well no-one invited Ronny and no one’s quite sure why he’s there. As dawn approaches, through a fog of cheap beer, dreams are shared, insecurities aired, and secrets spilled.

Set in a run down, abandoned playground, unobserved by an adult gaze, this is the night they have all looked forward to, or not.

Funny, immature, wise and a little bit sad, Seventeen, performed by a cast of older performers, turns our notions of adulthood and adolescence on their head.

Performances are Thursday-Friday March 30-31 at 7pm, and SaturdaySunday April 1-2 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are $20 available at trybooking.com/ CFJBM or limited cash sales at Maleny Art Direct. Please note the production is rated M for mature audiences 16 years + Strong language and adult themes.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20

Decisions should be put on hold, even though the pressure might be to make them. Once again, money becomes an issue, but whether you have the time or energy to deal with such problems is another matter. In the meantime, there’s a question over who’s responsible for what. Thankfully, everything passes.

ARIES

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

While others are happy to socialise this week, you seem more content to raise the drawbridge on that castle you call home. This doesn’t mean being alone. It’s a fair bet you’ll enjoy spending time with favourite friends and family; and there’s likely to be a surprise or two. Later in the week, you may bump into a past partner or friend.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

There’s a confident energy to the week, and very little will escape your attention. If teamwork’s required, there’s no better time for presenting joint ideas. Even so, timing is important. Don’t force issues until all signals say go - some things are worth the wait. Late week brings another kind of joy. The romantic kind.

GEMINI

MAY 21 – JUNE 21

This week’s nebulous planetary transits may bring misunderstandings based on hypersensitivity or, perhaps, untruths. Expect mix-ups. Yet this can also be a time of empathetic conversations that can lift spirits and heal wounds. So much depends on your frame of mind, and willingness to trust your own intuition.

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

Recently, conflicts have chipped away at many Cancer egos. Not so this week, when you can mostly look forward to a rewarding few days. No longer prepared to concede defeat we’ll see you on the attack, rather than merely safeguarding. You’re also better able to shape small details into a larger picture and intuitively make the right choices.

LEO

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

The trouble with seeing the larger picture is that you often skip the finer details. Thinking big is great, but some ideas need blood, sweat and tears to get off the ground. Bear this in mind should one or two recent projects prove unattainable. Still, a celebration looks likely. And should romance call, allocate extra time for play.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 22

It’s true, magic can happensometimes simply by staying positive. Energy follows thought, Virgo. What you think, will be. So be kind enough to give yourself what you need. Make time for nature, massages or friendships. It’s been too long since you allowed yourself some fun or pampering. Time, too, to start a new fitness regime.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

You’ve so many things going for you right now, Libra. This week’s more positive transits start to correct any recent glitches in your life. Uranus, in your financial sector, could also provide opportunities. Sorting the good from the bad hasn’t been an easy process lately but, thankfully, the clarity you’re seeking comes by week’s end.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

You may be feeling restless, but don’t force things to happen. It’s often easier to simply go with the flow. Should obstacles appear, see them in the same light as opportunities. Life is a constant dance, Scorpio. So, choose the rhythm that offers you genuine joy, and know that all paths lead to the same place - your greatest good.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21

Switch off your phone, ignore your emails and power down the computer. Disregarding this advice could place you smack-dab in the middle of other people’s dramas - those they should be resolving themselves. Avoid playing crisis counsellor or lending your precious time to other peoples’ problems. Save some energy for yourself.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

Capricorn, you’ve postponed a particular decision long enough. Now, it’s time to do something about it. Sure, it pays to be prepared - and we all know practice makes perfect. The big question is: are you, at last, ready to give it a try? You’ll only know by taking action. If tensions do exist, they seem more to do with immediate family.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

Aquarians are accomplished in many areas of their lives but now want to learn something new. If this is the case, do your homework in what you need to do next to propel you towards a new path. You can use past and present skills to help you or choose to do something which is totally off the grid. Either way, success beckons.

WHAT'S ON

International Women’s Day Brekky

Time: Wednesday, 7-9am

Where: CWA Hall, Simpson Street Beerwah

Mar 8

Info:QCWA Beerwah will be hosting their 2023 International Women’s Day Breakfast with special guest speakers. Enjoy a light breakfast inspired by QCWA Country Kitchens recipes, lucky door prizes, and panel discussion.

Mooloolah Four Seasons Market

Time: Saturday, 8am - 1pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, Bray Road

Maleny Country Fair

March into March

Time: Saturday, 2pm

Where: Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina

Mar 11

Info: The Sunshine Coast Concert Band presents “March into March”. Tickets are $20 available at the door and include afternoon tea and a lucky door prize ticket. Visit www.sccb.org.au for more informaiton.

Motorcycle Club Swap Meet

Time: Saturday from 6am

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Mar

11

Info: On March 11, the Sunshine Coast branch of the Historical Motorcycle Club will hold their annual Swap Meet at the Maleny Showgrounds. Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country will descend on the Showgrounds for what will be the 29th Maleny Swap. Not only does the swap fund the running of our club, but the money raised supports charities which include the Qld Cancer Council, Prostate Cancer and Bloomhill Cancer Care to name a few. Entry tickets $10, Stall tickets $10.

Maleny RSL Trivia Night

Time: Saturday, 6.30pm for 7pm start

Where: RSL Maleny Sub Branch, 1 Bunya Street

Mar 11

Info: Grab a team or join one for a great night of general knowledge and music trivia. Bar will be open, bring your own nibbles. Spot, round and winner prizes. Entry is $5. To book ring Lucy on 0400 012 464.

Buderim Male Choir

Time: Saturday 2pm

Where: Beerwah Community Hall (Mar 11) and Buderim War Memorial Hall (Mar 18)

Mar 11 & 18

Info: The Buderim Male Choir is presenting a new show, called Great Southern Land, a showcase of Australian music from bush ballads to the likes of Peter Allen and the Seekers, covering the earliest days of the colony to today.

Mar 18

Info: The Mooloolah Four Seasons Autumn Market is on with a great range of bric a brac, plants, herbs, jams, conserves, fruit and vegetables and more. Inside and outside stalls. Some outdoor stalls still available - see page 35 for stall booking details.

Stamp Fair

Time: Saturday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Where: Kawana Community Centre, Naminya Street, Buddina (off Point Cartwright Road)

Mar 18

Info: The Caloundra and Sunshine Coast Stamp Clubs are hosting a joint Stamp Fair and welcome members of the public to come along for free. There will be SEQLD Stamp Clubs and professional stamp dealers in attendance, with viewing and the opportunity to purchase. There will be on site refreshments, ample parking is available with ground floor disabled access.

Beerwah Tower Green Market

Time: Saturday, 8am - 12noon

Where: Beerwah Tower Green, Simpson Street

Mar 18

Info: Live music, fresh coffee, CWA traditional baked goods, and the QCWA Beerwah’s ‘Favourites’ range celebrating the old skills the CWA if famous for. Every month the ladies organise a raffle to support a local project. Renowned for their delicious baking, you are invited to enjoy a fresh scone and homemade jam inside the CWA hall on market days.

Pineapple Cooking Competition

Time: Saturday, from 9am

Where: QCWA Hall, Simpson Street, Beerwah

Time: Friday from 3.30pm

Where: Maleny State School oval

Mar 24

Info: Maleny State School, The River School and Conondale State School present the Maleny Country Fair. Sideshow rides, a great variety of sweet and savoury food stalls, traditional sideshow alley games. The entertainment program is jammed packed featuring local community groups, school bands, choirs, dance groups and professional performers. The night will finish with a bang with a fantastic fireworks display by KC’s Fireworks. www.malenypandc.com.au

Maleny Film Festival

Time: Various film times over three days

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Mar 24-26

Info: The Maleny Film Society is pleased to present a curated selection of four films about writers at work. The festival will showcase She Said (USA, 2022), Adaptation (USA, 2001), Paterson (USA, 2016) and Lost Illusions (France, 2021). Keep an eye on the website for more information www.malenyshowsociety.com.au

Paul Ballum-Cross Concert

Time: Sunday 2pm

Where: St George’s Anglican Church, Maleny

Mar 26

Info: Come and enjoy this afternoon of classics and compositions executed with skill, sensitivity and joy. Paul, who has a Doctorate in Musicology, is a well-known and respected musician, composer, and teacher in the Brisbane community. His performance includes pieces by Mompou, Arregui, Sor and Tarrega. Tickets are available through trybooking.com

Glasshouse Senior Citizens

Time: 9.30am, Tuesday March 28

Mar 18

Info: QCWA Beerwah is hosting this Pineapple Cooking Competition at their monthly markets to share the love and to raise awareness around our locally grown, seasonal, fresh pineapples. To help our pineapple farmers sell their fruit. For entry details, contact QCWA Beerwah directly through Facebook or email qcwabeerwah@gmail.com.

Entries due March 17.

Multicultural Arts Showcase

Time: Saturday 9am - 1pm

Where: Beerburrum Hall, 7 Anzac Avenue

Mar 18

Info: All are welcome to come along and share, learn and experience this free event as part of Harmony Week. There will be special cultural performances, interactive salsa taster, Sunshine Coast Qigong and Tai chi, plus ice cream, coffee and sausage sizzle.

Where: Beerwah Community Hall

Mar 28

Info: Our annual Free Morning Tea is being held Tuesday 28th of March at 9:30am and open to all 50+ seniors at the Beerwah Community Hall. Apart from a scrumptious morning tea, there is also entertainment, the Koala Care stall, the Men’s Shed with their woodwork, an artisan jewellery stall, plus our plant/produce/book stalls.

Enjoy fun, food and fabulous raffle and Lucky Door prizes.

Maleny Players present ‘Seventeen’

Time: March 30-31 7pm, April 1-2 2pm and 7pm

Where: Maleny Showgrounds

Mar 30-31

Info: What advice would you give your future self?

Maleny Players present the Queensland premiere of Matthew Whittet’s 2017 play ‘Seventeen’. Rated M for mature audiences 16+ strong language and adult themes. Tickets available through trybooking.com or limited cash sales at Maleny Art Direct. See story on page 21.

Not much effort to stay well

A NEW analysis of data from nearly 200 studies has found that just 75 minutes of moderate physical activity per week can have a substantial impact on the risks of early death, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers.

The analysis, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, is the largest of its kind and found that one in 10 early deaths could have been prevented if everyone had met just half the recommended weekly target of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity.

The researchers developed a new framework that enabled them to compare studies measuring and reporting physical activity in many different ways and exclude resting energy expenditure. They also explored the dose-response links between leisure time physical activity and specific types of cancer for the first time.

the results of 196 studies of more than 30 million people.

reported leisure time physical activity below 17.5 metabolic equivalent of task (MET) hours per week, equivalent to 300 minutes of moderateintensity physical activity.

showed that higher levels of weekly physical activity were associated with a lower risk of all outcomes.

0 and 8.75 weekly MET hours, equivalent to the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, with smaller marginal differences in risk above

this level up to 17.5 MET hours per week. Compared with inactive adults, those clocking up 8.75 MET hours per week had 31% and 29% lower risks of death from all causes and from cardiovascular disease, respectively. The difference in the risk of death from any cancer was 15%. The risk of cardiovascular disease was 27% lower, but the associations were weaker for different types of heart disease, with the strongest reduction observed for coronary heart disease: 21% lower risk.

The researchers estimated that if all

Hinterland women are missing out on

A LACK of time and not prioritising their own wellbeing are two of the major barriers women face in looking after their health. BreastScreen Queensland is calling on all women to make their health a priority this International Women’s Day. On the Sunshine Coast, almost half of women over the age of 50 are not having a breast screen every two years as recommended by doctors. BreastScreen Queensland Health Promotion Officer Gillian Duffy is urging women to put themselves first and book in for a screen.

“We have six services across the Coast and the mobile service will be conveniently located in Nambour Mill Shopping Village in March. We have early, late and Saturday appointments to make it easier for working women, and the service is free,” Ms Duffy said. Those aged 40 years and over are encouraged to book a breast screen appointment. No doctor’s referral is needed and appointments take less than 30 minutes.

To book an appointment at any of the services on the COast just call 13 20 50 or

for more information or to book online visit www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au

insufficiently active people had managed 8.75 MET hours per week, almost 16% of all recorded premature deaths would have been prevented. Notably, 10% of all deaths would have been prevented if everyone clocked up just 75 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.

The researchers acknowledge that the included studies relied on selfreported physical activity levels, and they sometimes had to make assumptions about the intensity and duration where these weren’t explicitly reported. However, they conclude that “appreciable population health benefits might be gained from increasing [physical activity] levels of people who are inactive to just half the current health recommendations, with further benefits for all reaching at least the recommended level, and smaller additional benefits beyond that.”

Finding the right verse

PEOPLE often contemplate what is the most important verse in the Bible. The most quoted would probably be John 3:16, which says “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life”. Another often quoted verse is Ephesians 2:8-9, which says “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast”.

There are two other quotes that are very relevant in today’s society; they are Matthew 7:3-5 and John 8:7.

Matthew says “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?

How can you say to your brother “let me take the speck out of your eye” when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?

You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see

with Robert Smyth Calvary Lutheran Church

clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye”.

What this is saying is we should look at our own behaviour before criticising others. John 8:7 says, “if any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her”.

This was at the Mount of Olives where the Pharisees brought a woman who was caught in adultery.

The law in those days was that she should be stoned.

Jesus then spoke the words to the men and, one by one, they put down the stones and left!

If everyone lived by these words of Jesus, would there be less conflict in our society?

Helping the Cans for Cars initiative

Contributed by Charles Russell

THE LANDSBOROUGH Seventh-day

Special birthday celebrations

Contributed by Jill Schefe

AS the Lutheran contribution is due this Thursday, I am taking an opportunity to forward to you a photo of Jack Timm who celebrated his 90th birthday recently.

The Calvary Lutheran GHM congregation expressed thanks to God with him, by sharing a special birthday cake, our congratulations and best wishes. Jack and his wife Gwen were founding members of Calvary, as also Del Davis depicted in the background.

New pastor for Baptist Church

MALENY Baptist Church is delighted to welcome their new pastor, Rev. Lester Kelly who commenced recently.

Along with his wife, Deanna, they have four grown children.

BEERWAH CHURCH 27 Beerwah Parade

Sundays 9 30am & Kids Church

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

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

MALENY CHURCH Maleny Sports Park, via Porter’s Lane

Sundays 9.30am & Kids Church

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

The church recognises the great work that Sam does for the community and is committed to helping him. Through recent funding by the church, Sam was able to prepare three vehicles and have them road worthy for several people in need.

Lester has a ministry background in Australia and overseas spanning several decades, working in areas of Church planting, pastoring, and including State evangelist for the Baptist denomination in Queensland, and director evangelist of Let The World hear His Voice where he worked in several overseas countries for a number of years.

Since his commencement, Lester has taken the church through a series of Sunday morning messages titled: Pictures of a disciple.

Sharing what it takes to be an effective disciple [follower] of Jesus.

Commenting on his new role, Lester said: ‘It’s a joy for me and for Deanna

to start serving with the Church in the Maleny community.’

The church meets at 9am each Sunday, and visitors and newcomers are always very welcome.

More at www.malenybaptist.church and www.facebook.com/malenybaptist

For more information please contact Maleny Baptist Church at hello@malenybaptist.church

New Young Adults Group

Contributed by Charles Russell

THE LANDSBOROUGH Seventh-day Adventist Church commenced a new regular fellowship group for late teens and young adult members of the church.

29 Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah

Come and worship with us

Beerwah – Sunday 8.30am

Peachester Community Church –last Sunday of the month 5.30pm

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

CATHOLIC WEEKEND MASSES

Final Friday Fellowship is an initiative to encourage young people to feel connected to the church as well as provide them with an opportunity to reach out to their friends and other young

month from 6.30pm, the church provides a nutritious free meal, uplifting contemporary Christian music and a guest speaker who talks about subjects relevant to the age group.

The speaker at the first meeting was Deb Drinnan who reminded those present that God fully knows us and yet fully loves us.

This regular event is a community

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY CALVARY CONGREGATION

You are most WELCOME to join us 9.00am each Sunday

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

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

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour

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

First Saturday of the monthCommunity Lunch

Contact p: 0424 901 301 f:

w: landsborough.org

Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough

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

Getting the numbers right

I’VE been wanting to establish a front border of lilly pilly shrubs for a while. It’s a twenty metre stretch, so that means twenty one plants.

I went with Syzygium ‘Cascade’ as they stay below two metres tall, have lovely fluffy pink flowers followed by bright red berries, and flushes of pink drooping new leaves.

All in all, a great choice for an informal attractive native screening hedge.

Our front has pretty poor soil, so I knew I’d need to buy in some better soil to give the shrubs a chance.

The plan was to dig oversized holes and fill these with a soil mix ... but how much soil would I need to buy in, especially when most landscaping companies sell soils, mulches and gravels by the cubic metre?

The easiest way is to draw a sketch of what you want to do, make some measurements of the length and width, and take that to one of our landscaping suppliers and they’ll be more than happy to work everything out for you.

If you’d like to do it yourself, here’s a simple refresher to help in your calculations. Working out volumes of mulch and soil becomes very easy using these formulas.

Area of a square (and rectangle): l x w (l = length; w = width)

Circumference of a circle: π x d (π = pi, which = 3.14; d = diameter)

Area of a circle: π x r2 (r = radius = half the diameter)

Area of a triangle: (b x h)/2 (b = base; h = height)

These formulas only give you the area, the other variable in working out volume is depth. And depth depends on what you need. And remember that your average garden soil mix will compact down a little with time, so allow an extra 15% to compensate.

So to work out how much soil to order for garden beds, work out the area of all the beds. You then multiply the area by the depth, plus 15%. Make sure you use

all the same units of measurement – it’s best to convert everything to metres – and be careful with decimal points.

10mm = 1cm = 0.01m

Mulch is best laid at about a 70mm thickness, so you multiply the garden bed area by 70mm – again make sure you keep the units the same. Don’t multiply centimetres by millimetres.

And a formula that is very useful when looking to fill a pot plant (or a hole) is the volume of a cylinder, as you will be able to work out how much potting mix to purchase.

Volume of a cylinder: π x r2 x h

It’s also handy to know how much a cubic metre weighs – especially if you’re taking it away yourself in a trailer or in the back of a ute.

1 cubic metre

top soil = 1.4 tonnes

garden soil = 1.2 tonnes

wood chip = 0.4 tonnes

bark = 0.3 tonnes

leaf/chip forest blend = 0.3 tonnes

brickies sand = 1.45 tonnes

coarse river sand = 1.5 tonnes

gravel = 1.5 tonnes

deco-granite = 1.3 tonnes

30L bag of potting mix = 15kg

So in my case, I dug a hole 50cm or 0.5m across and 0.5m deep. Using the volume of a cylinder formula (π x r2 x h) each hole would be 3.14 x (0.25 x 0.25) x 0.5 = 0.098, with the answer being in cubic metres.

Twenty one holes then gives me 2.058 cubic metres of soil that I needed. Allowing for compaction, I ordered 2.25 cubic metres which did the job perfectly.

The Heat is On

with Spencer and Karen Shaw

A common question for this time of year is, “are these plants tough; can they survive the heat?” Which is a good question, as you don’t want to invest in a plant only to see it wither in a few days. Luckily for many of the plants we stock, the answer we can give is a very definite yes! Here’s a few tips in selecting your plants and what you can do to ensure survival at planting.

First up select stock that is hardened to the conditions you’re planting into. Plants coming out of a shade house will burn when planted in the sun. Always select sun hardened stock, we grow all our stock out in sun (apart from the real shade lovers!). Next up, although soil preparation is an article in itself, let’s briefly say that through digging, mulching and watering, you need to ensure you have a friable, moist soil to plant into. We have found coir peat to be invaluable in improving soil moisture and stock large compressed blocks – just add water. Last but not least go native, for the toughest and most beautiful plants around and that’s where we can help you.

Talking Trade with GBC Homes

JOHN and Liana Howarth from GBC Homes are your local builders specialising in new home builds, house and land packages, upmarket renovations and extensions, as well as general property maintenance and repairs.

GBC Homes are creators of high-end quality homes, from the Sunshine Coast to the Moreton Bay region of south-east Queensland, offering house and land packages or a new build on land you already have acquired.

Deal direct with John Howarth, your builder. John has 35 years experience in the construction industry and every GBC Home has his personal supervision. All GBC Homes come with a range of standard inclusions other project builders class as extras.

GBC Homes use only quality materials and brands in every home, so be assured that with over 15 years experience in the kitchen and bathroom industry, John will spend the time to ensure that no detail is overlooked in the two most used areas of your home.

Would you rather renovate than build brand new?

The team at GBC Homes also specialise in quality remodelling of residential homes, townhouses and apartments, small to medium extensions and alterations, under house build-ins and outdoor entertainment areas.

They believe a successful renovation revolves around a number of elements. Extensive planning, realistic budgets and

good design options. Personalised service and attention to detail. Use of quality materials and licensed reputable trades. Their satisfaction comes from seeing our client’s faces when revealing the

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Beerwah Ladies Golf

Contributed by Brenda Briese

SATURDAY 18th February was a Stableford competition with a field of 24 players. Winner Patrice Armitage with a brilliant score of 46pts from Carol McLeod 38pts. NTPS 2. Emily Eyles. 5. Lynda Sambolic. 16. & 2nd shot 18 Marilyn Walsh. BRD went to 35pts.

Thursday 23rd February we held a Men’s Invitation Day generously sponsored by Beerwah Newsagency. Thank you. We had a field of 48 (24 pairs). Unfortunately the untimely rain overnight resulted in many cancelling. The game was a 2ball Aggregate Stableford . Winners Michael Brown & Pauline Coyne 70 pts, ocb from Monica Dangerfield & Kenny Pattillo 70 pts. NTPS

2 & 5 Cindy Godfrey & Jason Voros.16 Theron Carperter & Sonia Kenway. 18. Craig Walters & Andrea Campbell. BRD went to 63 pts.

SPORT RESULTS

Saturday 25th February was a Par game with 22 ladies. Winner Lea Garner +1 ocb from Sonia Kenway + 1. NTPs 2 Dot Smith, 5. Jo Malone, 16. Alice O’Connell, 2nd shot 18 Sue Williamson. BRD went to -2.

Thursday 2nd March was our first Monthly Medal for 2023. Our wonderful Professional is again sponsoring our Medal days. Thank you very much John Mellish. A field of 45 began but due to the rain some didn’t finish. We had 3 Grades Div 1. Winner Marilyn Walsh 72 nett from Sonia Kenway 73 nett. Gross winner Jo Malone 81gross. Div 2. Winner Carol Cork 71 nett from Gail Gundry 72 nett. Gross winner Monica Dangerfield 95 gross. Div 3 Winner Bridget John 72 nett followed by Shirley Cooper. Gross winner Glenys Parry 102 gross. NTPs 2. Jo Malone 5. Carol McLeod. 16. Carol Fraser. 2nd shot 18. Wendy

Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

WHISTLERS played at Witta against Caloundra Hot Chillies. Nice weather for tennis and we enjoyed a good hit and great company. Good rallies as usual, and we had a good win. Score was 44-25 games, 6-2 sets. Team was Paula Cudmore, Maree Hooley, Donna Kuskopf and Aki Lepper.

Witta Wompoos played a very strong and competitive Nambour side in the first match of the Sunshine Coast veteran’s season. Many thanks go to the Maleny Tennis Club for allowing us to use their well-kept centre while the Witta courts are being resurfaced. Sets were neck and neck throughout the day with the team of Sean Lepper, Mal Carlisle, Craig Hooper, Colleen Bichell and Paula and Jim Cudmore fighting valiantly to keep within a few games of a win. Craig played particularly well winning all his sets and Colleen, as a fill in, did a great job with her two wins. Thanks to all players, the final result went to Nambour 7 sets 62 games to Witta 5 sets 55 games. Next match is April 2nd at Gympie against Murgon. Thanks for a great start to the season.

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 ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au.

Range Croquet Club

Contributed by Ken Barker

TWO regional events were played at Maleny last week. On Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd the Open Association tournament resulted in a good win for David Morris from Headland Buderim and a close second to Colin Morris from Coolum. Many of the games were hard fought, with only one point separating the players, and several going to “golden hoop”, great for the winner, sad for the loser. The attached photo shows, from left to right, Colin and Dave receiving their 2nd and 1st certificates from Bill Habner (Nambour), the organiser of the tournament.

Bill drove up the range the next day to participate in, and win, the regional second division tournament with George Oliver (Coolum) finishing second.

Many thanks to the people who brought food, helped set up the lawns, and run the two events which are very prestigious for the club. Special thanks to Sarah Widin who managed on the day, becoming a whiz at “Croquet Scores” in the process.

On the weekend of the 4th and 5th Donna captained a Queensland “B” team which was formed under the auspices of Croquet Queensland to play

certificates from Bill Habner.

against the Queensland team venturing South to play in the Eire Cup in Melbourne and other associated competitions. Donna is a reserve in the team and will travel with them. There was some spirited play with a few unexpected results going the way of the B team.

Social ricochet provided a pleasant change on Sunday 5th with Dianne Horsman and Val Carbery teaming up to force an exciting nine all draw with Carole Atkinson and Vince while in a game of association Wallace Roy beat Stuart Craig 14 – 6. Play days: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 2 pm for games to be arranged by 2.30. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days.

Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 am

Our web address is: https:// rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 (President)

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Sonia Kenway, Carol Cork, Glenys Parry, Shirley Cooper, Bridget John and Marilyn Walsh

Colin Harris and Dave Morris receiving winner’s

Maleny Bowls Club

Contributed by Brett Gillis

MONDAY Monthly Pairs Competition

Monday 27th February

Was fantastic to have 8 rinks of bowlers as we welcomed visiting teams from Kilcoy, Mapleton, Woodford, Mooloolaba and Glasshouse Bowls Clubs who all enjoyed a terrific day of lawn bowls in glorious sunshine.

Thanks to this month’s sponsor Maleny Hotel with Tony Weldon on hand to make a presentation to winners - thanks for

It’s Slim’s field

Winners Joe Walters and Dave Coultis with Tony Weldon from Maleny Hotel

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MEN’S PAIRS FINAL SATURDAY 4TH MARCH

Basil Kapoulitsa & Ray Ellemor versus Allan Cook & Brett Gillis

Basil & Ray got off to a great start and were leading 5 - 0 after 5 ends.

Allan & Brett started to lift their game and by end 11 were trailing 8 shots to 9.

End 12 was decisive with Allan & Brett scoring 5 shots to now lead 13 shots to 9.

Over the next 9 ends Allan & Brett scored 6 shots while Basil & Ray scored 8

THE Beerwah Bulldogs have renamed their main field in honour of life member Dennis ‘Slim’ Moroney.

Announced at the Doggie’s season launch on Saturday March 4, a humbled Slim said he was overwhelmed by the gesture.

“Good on you ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for this honour I just wish I was a bit stronger and I didn’t have tears in my eyes but what a turn out, thank you very much,” Slim said during the presentation.

The club said his unwavering

supported this club from day one and since October it’s been in the committee’s mind to show appreciation to him, so we are renaming this ground after him,” club president Stephen Hammil said.

The official name for the field is the Dennis ‘Slim’ Moroney Field.

The launch day was a huge success for the club with juniors included for the first time as a way of bringing the Bulldogs together as one.

“It’s the first time for the juniors, the seniors have had a smaller launch in the past but this event is for the whole club, first round beginning in a few weeks’ time. An official start date has yet to be

Nines in the bag, now for the main comp

THE 2023 Sunshine Coast Rugby League season is looking promising for the Beerwah Bulldogs Men’s A Grade team after winning the pre-season nines competition on February 25.

Beerwah Bulldogs A Grade coach, Brett Hill said the team won $1500 plus bragging rights on the day and said he hoped this was a good sign for the squad’s future come the finals this year.

“It was pretty tough going, four games on the day and very hot, I think our preseason training kicked in a bit earlier than other teams,” he said.

“We played a couple of our local clubs like the Caloundra Sharks and Kawana Dolphins, all the games were relatively close but we played a team from Logan in the grand final, and we beat them 28-nil.

“I’ve been coaching the team for two and a half years, we came third in the normal Sunshine Coast comp season in the first year, second last year and hopefully first this year.”

Coach Hill has praised the new recruits

who have re-energised the side, as well as their preseason preparation ahead of the 2023 season.

“We started preseason training last year and we’ve got a couple of new blokes to strengthen ourselves up, and these guys are really driven because they’ve played at a higher level before,” Brett Hill said.

“I think everyone has bought into the idea of ‘no more just turning up to training to muck around’, it’s getting a bit more serious.”

He also commented on the enthusiasm from the team this year, from new seasoned recruits upping the ante at preseason training, as well as a clean slate for player injuries.

“By the end of last year, we had four or five blokes out with season ending injuries and they’ve all recovered during the off season so they’re already ready to go,” he said.

“The recruits who are used to playing in bigger competitions are used to a higher level of training, so they are bringing everyone else

Slim Moroney (far right and inset) was honoured to have the Beerwah Bulldogs’ main field named after him.

up to their level which is awesome.

Moses Masoe, Ray Ballantyne and Doug Savins. Alishia Munns, Mick Maxwell, Sarah Maxwell and Gemma Carter.

Stephen ‘Ref’ Hammil and Leigh Rowlands

time his sons Jamie and Blake Hill have

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Centre Coordinator (CC) Community Development Worker (CDW)

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is recruiting. We are seeking two capable people to ll the roles of Centre Coordinator (CC) and Community Development Worker (CDW).

The CC will lead a team of paid sta and volunteers and manage a dynamic neighbourhood centre. They will manage the MNC’s nances, foster a culture of innovation and inclusivity, and apply for and manage grant funding. This position is envisaged as 30 hours per week, with some after-hours work required.

The CDW will develop relationships with our local community, our donors, and our government partners. They will initiate strategic partnerships which strengthen the MNC and achieve its vision. This position is envisaged as 15 hours per week, with some after-hours work required.

Both positions require high levels of emotional intelligence, as well as strong leadership, interpersonal and time management skills. In addition, the CC position requires proven nancial and operation management skills, and the ability to apply for and manage grant funding.

For further information, including a position description, selection criteria and salary details, download the Information Pack from www.malenync.org.au.

Applications close 17 March 2023.

CARAVAN FOR SALE

Saturday 18th March 2023

8am to 1pm

$38,000 ono. Regal Comfort Deluxe 2007 Poptop. Garaged, insured, registered til July 2023. New annexe, a/c. Sleeps 3. Contact:

MVCA Inc. Mooloolah Valley

Four Seasons Autumn Market Mooloolah Public Hall 42 Bray Road Mooloolah Valley

The Mooloolah Four Seasons Autumn Market organisers are seeking more stall holders for the car park and grass area. If you have unwanted Bric a Brac, plants, herbs, jams, conserves, fruit & vegetables, eggs contact us. We also have the kitchen available for a group to serve Devonshire teas or pancakes. Call 0419 320 483 or email publicity@mooloolahcommunitycentre.org for more information.

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GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS 10 Gloria Close, Saturday the 11th March from 7am. A variety of general household items to clear.

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