Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 20.06.2025
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The first coffee mill, made specifically to grind coffee beans, was invented by Englishman Nicholas Book in the late 17th century. Coffee was placed in the top of the lever device and was ground into a bottom drawer.
Lions
Club of Maleny Blackall Range BBQ.
The Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range will be holding a BBQ and raffle, on Saturday July 5th in Maleny, on the ‘Piece of Green’ (next to Maleny Realty) to raise funds for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Foundation.
More than 900 Australian Kids are diagnosed with various forms of cancer and unfortunately, we are still seeing around three kids dying every week.
The Australian Lions Biggest BBQ is an annual fundraising event undertaken by many of the 1,200 Clubs across the country. Funds raised will be used to help achieve Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Foundations’ mission to prevent kids with cancer dying by raising funds nationally and donating these funds to the best scientific and clinical childhood cancer research conducted right across Australia.
Please come along to buy a ‘snag’ or a raffle ticket and support the event to help us raise funds for Childhood Cancer.
Homeless Camp burnt out at Glenview
At about 6a.m. on June 18th a number of campervans, cars, and tents have been destroyed in a fire at the Jowarra Park rest area on Steve Irwin Way in Glenview. The rest area, commonly known as Old Daisy’s Place or The Log Cabin Restaurant had become a place for the homeless due the lack of affordable housing in the region.
Some campers were awakened by the sound of exploding tyres on vehicle being burnt in the fire.
A crime scene has been established at the rest area and forensic investigations are under way.
It has been reported by witnesses that the fire was started by one of the residents there after him having an argument with another male over a woman .
A police media release reports that a 27 year old man who was armed with a metal pole was taken into custody a short time later without incident. He was later charged with three counts of arson, two counts of wilful damage and assault occasioning bodily harm and a breach of bail in relation to an unrelated domestic violence matter.
H appeared in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Thursday 19th June and was remanded in custody.
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Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.
Youth between 5 years and 17years to receive $200 “Play on” vouchers
Every child aged 5-17 will be eligible for a $200 Play On! Voucher. These vouchers can be used for either summer and winter sports. We are also making sure that regional and remote families don’t miss out as there will a dedicated allocation to level the playing field. This program means that more Queensland children will be able to be part of a team, joining their friends in the game, rather than watching from the sidelines.
This is real cost of living relief – backing families and helping more kids stay active, healthy, and involved in the sport they love. It’s one part of the Crisafulli Government's first Budget, delivering for Queenslanders right across the State.
Youth Crime in Queensland
We take a zero tolerance approach to knife crime and making Jack’s Law permanent just makes sense. This law, named in honour of Jack Beasley who lost his life to knife crime, and gives police the power to use hand-held scanners to detect deadly weapons anywhere and anytime in Queensland. It empowers police to detect deadly weapons in all public places. We will continue delivering stronger laws to curb the Youth Crime Crisis
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund Super Round now open!
Applications for the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Super Round are now open – offering grants of up to $100,000!
Eligible not-for-profit organisations across the Glass House electorate are encouraged to apply for their share in approximately $30 million state-wide. Round 124 applications will focus on supporting natural disaster recovery and close 18 July 2025.
Just some local news from Fisher
Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher
Fisher Community News
My Road Trip Through Fisher
I have not long completed another day on the road with the best of both worlds — from the hinterland to the beach, and another full slate of conversations across Fisher. I’ve spoken with locals from all voting backgrounds and parties of choice — united by a shared passion for Australia’s future.
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I am starting to notice some trends emerging across the community — �’
POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY Deputy Opposition Leader Cameron Dick
“The question is that the amendment be agreed to.”
To which Mr Dick said. “Aye”
Mr Dick had accidentally voted with the government
Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston
To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Sunshine Coast Council reschedules the 2025 - 2026 budget
The Sunshine Coast Council has rescheduled the adoption of the 2025–26 Budget to allow additional time to complete a comprehensive financial review.
The revised Special Meeting date is now July 7th, 2025.
This follows the identification of an historical issue in how depreciation has been reported internally to Council, impacting financial statements over at least the past five years. This Council had made a clear commitment to transparency and honest conversations with the community.
Delaying the Budget is not a decision we’ve taken lightly, but it’s the right one, as we want to be sure the financial information we’re relying on is accurate and complete.
While external audits by the Queensland Audit Office had remained compliant, the internal reports presented to Council did not fully reflect the long-term cost of asset ownership and renewal.
Phone: (07) 5429 6750
This has contributed to an inaccurate reporting of Council’s true financial position in recent years.
The amount is in the order of $30 million and this means we will end with a deficit of around $20 million this current financial year.
The new Chief Financial Officer and CEO John Baker are leading the review, with a focus on ensuring the 2025–26 Budget is built on clear, accurate and reliable financial data.
We are putting robust financial controls and reporting mechanisms in place to ensure this type of issue could not happen again
Want to know how to get a grant for your Community Organisation! Want to learn how to get grant funding for your next project, event or activity that benefits the community? Council wants to help!
Council’s Grants Team is holding a series of support sessions starting this week, so now is the time to get organised to apply. Visit: https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/.../grant-workshops
Why Shop Locally?
The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Maleny Commerce News
Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet? Maleny Commerce supports local businesses
Maleny Commerce seek to have working relationships with all local businesses and desire to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community.
While it may not be possible to source all our needs from our local retailers and tradesman, here are a few reasons to think twice before you make your next purchase:
It Creates local jobs and it is personal;
Shopping locally helps Australia grow;
Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend; Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups; It reduces your carbon footprint
Will you really support local businesses?
About Maleny Commerce
Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. It is now known as Maleny Commerce. The Chamber represents the local Maleny and District business community. Join us at one of our monthly business breakfasts. www.malenycommerce.org.au
One of the major items has been the “Why Leave Town” gift cards which can be redeemed at many local businesses. The whole idea of the Why Leave Town Gift Card is that it can only be spent in the participating businesses of that town…hence keeping the money local!
To find out where they can be redeemed visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny/
“ Maple Street, Maleny 1940”
Maleny’s Maple Street in 2025 carries a continuous line of traffic and parking spots are at a premium. However in 1940 it was nothing like 2025. As one can see from the photo below the metropolis of Maleny was simply a quiet Queensland country town with motorists able to park where ever they desired.
Oh to return to those days!
On this day in History June 20th
On the 20th June 1790 the Second Fleet arrives at Port Jackson. The Second Fleet was a convoy of six ships carrying settlers, convicts and supplies to Sydney Cove, Australia.
The convicts on all the ships were mistreated, rations were poor and sickness rife.
Of the 1,006 convicts transported aboard the Fleet, one quarter died during the voyage and around 40 per cent were dead within six months of arrival in Australia.
The three ships, Surprize, Neptune, and Scarborough were contracted fro bring the convicts to Australia on behalf of the British government..
Need a Roadworthy Certificate?
Maleny Service Centre have a Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises and we know only too well what it takes to make your vehicle safe and roadworthy.
All vehicles (including trucks, motorbikes and trailers) must have a Safety or Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) if being sold, registered for the first time or being re-registered in Queensland. Registered Vehicles cannot be solid without a RWC.
An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions
Many families doing it tough
“Is it still the land of milk and honey?”
In Queensland personal insolvencies increased in March 2025 with 284 people declared bankrupt. Month on month small business bankruptcies continues to increase and there does not look to be any relief in the near future.
In 2025, the average family in Queensland is grappling with significant economic challenges as the cost-of-living crisis deepens across the state. Essential expenses such as housing, utilities, and food have surged, outpacing wage growth and placing immense pressure on household budgets.
Housing costs remain a dominant concern. In Brisbane, rents have risen by 7.8% over the past year, while electricity prices have increased by 12.7% and are about to have further increases. These escalating expenses mean that many families are allocating over 40% of their income to housing alone, leaving limited funds for other necessities.
Utility bills are also on the rise. The Australian Energy Regulator forecasts electricity increases of up to 3.7% for households in 2025 . Additionally, local councils have also announced significant rate hikes to cover growing operational costs .
Food insecurity is becoming increasingly prevalent. Reports indicate that many low-income families are unable to afford healthy, nutritious food, with some forced to choose between feeding their children and paying for utilities .
The financial strain is taking a toll on mental health. According to The Salvation Army, 69% of respondents reported losing sleep over their financial situation, and 68% could not afford to save for emergencies.
While government initiatives, such as free kindergarten programs and energy rebates, aim to provide relief , many families continue to struggle. Addressing this crisis requires comprehensive policy responses to ensure that Queensland families can achieve financial stability and well-being.
It is important that struggling families start with a financial review of their situation The first step in managing your financial health during a crisis is knowing where you stand and what may need your attention. It is important that families accept the reality of their challenge and handle it quickly as they are close to the problem, however there are many government agencies available to help.
Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t”
Truthful says that one day last week he was in Maleny at Maple Street Meats Butchery shop when a dog walks in and the butcher shoos him away.
About 5 minutes later he comes back with $10 and a note saying “2kgs of steak” surprised the butcher reluctantly takes the money and hands him a bag with the meat.
As the dog left the butcher shop, the butcher, Blair closed down the shop and decided to follow the dog. The dog gets to the bus stop in Maple Street and waits. Soon the bus arrives and the dog pulls a ticket out of its collar, gives it to the driver and hops on.
Blair follows him to see what was going to happen. The dog got off of the bus on Balmoral Road and began to walk still not have eaten the meat. Finally the dog walks up to a house over the road from Maleny Cheese factory and sets the meat down.
The dog backs up and charges and slams into the door. He does this about twice. Finally a man opens the door and starts yelling at the dog calling him stupid and retard- ed. Blair finds this horrible so he talks to the man and says “STUPID?! This dog went to my shop, paid for meat and took it on the bus finding his way back home per fectly. HOW IS HE STUPID??!”
The man then replied saying, “ Yes, that’s all great but he forgot the key for the 3rd time this week!”
Morale: Sometimes you just cannot please some people.
Maleny Paint Supplies
6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54942002
www.malenypaintsupplies.com
Australian Owned and made brands of Ultra-Premium paints for any project.
Maleny Paint Supplies security dog, Steve has a busy weekend
Many of you who have visited Maleny Paint Supplies shop at 6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny have met the resident security guard Deputy Dachshund Steve. He always gives a welcome bark when customers arrive.
Last Sunday it was a sunny morning in Maleny. Steve being a determined dachshund decided to paint his little dog house cottage. After all he had plenty of paint in any colour he chose. Even though it was a bit cool he strapped on his tiny overalls and grabbed a paintbrush with his mouth.
Well, he thought today was the big day—I am going to paint my own doghouse.
With a palette of bright blues and sunny yellows, Steve got to work. Standing on his little ladder, he dipped his brush into the paint and swiped broad strokes across the wooden panels. His tail wagged furiously with pride. The birds in his garden that he normally chased, barking furiously chirped encouragement from the trees, and even the neighbour’s dog, Buddy watched in amazement.
Steve painted with care, adding flowers along the trim and a sun over the doorway. He paused occasionally to admire his work and lick off a stray drop of paint from his nose. By the afternoon, the doghouse gleamed with colour and personality. It wasn’t perfect— some lines were squiggly, and one paw-print landed right on the door—but to Steve, it was a masterpiece.
As the sun set, he curled up inside, tail still wagging. It was the cosiest house in the world, not because of the paint, but because it was all his own work. And from that day forward, Stevie was known as the most artistic dachshund in town.
Deep Pour Liquid Glass Casting Resin
Norglass Paints now supply a deep pour Liquid Glass Epoxy Resin. It is supplies in 6 - 15 - 30 + 600 litre sizes. This is a slow-curing epoxy resin system specially designed for deep pouring and large volume casting projects. Deep Pour Liquid Glass generates low heat, allowing castings at a maximum depth of 50mm in one go!
This is the ideal epoxy resin to complete the now popular decorative river tables. There is a range of colourants available to colour the resin.
Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes produces the highest quality paints and surface coatings.
It has been an Australian made and owned family business for over 38 years.
Norglass really does have a solution for every DIY need. To find out surface preparation and product use go to:
Hard Wax Oil for your precious woodwork will save the day!
Mirka Sanders and Sandpaper
Use Mirka sanders and abrasive products for precise, long-lasting performance. Highquality Mirka sanders and abrasives are designed for professional results. They are available at Maleny Paint Supplies.
Maleny Paint Supplies is now making stand alone cabinets made to measure
We at Maleny Paint Supplies understands that your kitchen is the heart of your home, and your kitchen cabinetry must not only look stunning but also maximise space, providing ample storage and meeting your specific needs. With over 30 years experience, Brett recognises the importance of exceptional-quality craftsmanship with attention to detail, best quality materials, and innovative design, ensuring that your project is delivered to your specifications.
Call in and discuss your cabinet needs.
Winter Paint Special
Australis Pristine Interior Paint
Australis Pristine Low Sheen is an Ultra Premium Interior pure acrylic formulation to allow tough everyday stains such as coffee, red wine & beetroot to be removed almost without trace. It is the best choice for walls, hallways, family rooms & ceilings.
Australis Pristine is easy to apply with no messy spatter and with minimal care will give long lasting service. It has a low VOC and can be applied by Brush, roller or spray.
Who Gives A Crap? - We Do!
What do we really mean when we say our toilet paper helps build toilets?
We trust that our partner organisations know how to best improve global access to proper sanitation – that means our donation could go to building toilets. To put it into perspective, a child under five dies every two minutes from diarrhoea diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.
Profits from the sale of this toilet paper is used our donation could go to building toilets, but could also mean it supports larger clean water projects.
Directors you need ID! With Tove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny
What is a director ID?
A director identification number (director ID) is a unique 15-digit number given to a director (or someone who will become a director), who has verified their identity with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). It’s free to apply and while directors need to apply for their own director ID, they'll keep it forever even if they: change companies; or stop being a director; or change their name; or move interstate or overseas.
IWho needs a director ID?
You need a director ID if you're a director of a:
company
aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation registered Australian body, for example, an incorporated association that is registered with the Australian Securities and
Investments Commission (ASIC) and trades outside the state or territory in which it is incorporated foreign company registered with ASIC and carrying on business in Australia (regardless of where you live).
If your organisation has an Australian business number (ABN) find out if it is registered with ASIC. company, which will have an Australian company number (ACN) registered Australian body, which will have an Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registered foreign company, which will have an ARBN
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations have
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an Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN) and may also have an ABN.
Conclusion
ASIC is responsible for administration of the director ID, under the Corporations Act and it is a criminal offence not to apply on time.
If you need help and support, you can contact your solicitor, or tax agent, to help decide if you need to apply for the director ID.
At Easton Lawyers our Senior Associate, Michelle Kleinig would be happy to assist you, understand your obligations under the Corporations Act, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (07)5494 3511
We are very proud to support the Maleny CWA with their Cent Auction on September 9th between 1p.m. and 4p.m., there will be some great items and one third of the proceeds will go to the Maleny Hydrotherapy and one third to Maleny Historical Society.
Take care everyone!
Easton Lawyers are your Local Lawyers in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia.
We do not charge for an initial consultation. If you are not sure that we can assist you, please come and talk to us. If it is something that is outside our area of expertise, we will refer you to another firm that we are satisfied will provide you with service and assistance to our standard.
Easton Lawyers are your Local Lawyers in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia. Easton Lawyers. 62 Maple Street, Maleny. Qld. 4552 Phone. 0754943511. P.O. Box 255 Maleny. Qld. 4552. Email: reception@eastonlawyers.com.au
Translink – 131 230 It is always interesting to see what is
in other parts of the world. It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers https://onlinenewspapers.com/index.shtml
Maleny Muscle on the Mountain 2025
The 2025 Muscle On The Mountain - Maleny Show & Shine Day will be held at the Maleny Show grounds on Sunday July 6th, 2025. This will be the 12th running of the event.
Entry is $5 per person at the gate and park up in the grounds.
This is a fundraising event for Prostate Cancer Foundation, raising funds and awareness of Men's Health.
Make Australia Make Again!
If you want to live in a country that builds things you have to buy things that your country builds!
Maleny Community Groups & When they meet!
Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community
Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Feb to November 1300 856 859
Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com
The Zonta Club of Blackall Range Meetings at
Various between Montville and Maleny. Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm. Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au president@zontablackallrange.org.au
Being a part of a community
Apex Club of Maleny
Meeting. Times
1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM. Email maleny@apex.org.au. Postal PO BOX 39.
MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653
Maleny
Senior Citizens Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips
Email: margarry1@bigpond.com 0409 266 507
The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc. Meetings at
Maleny Uniting Church Hall
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm
Monthly Dinner Meeting held at The Orangery, 10 Mountain View Rd, at 6.30pm on 4th Tuesday of month
Email: maleny-blackall-range@lionsq3.org.au
Maleny Commerce Meetings at
Monthly breakfast networking meetings. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Venues to be advised.
Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au
Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies is located in the centre of Maleny in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Thy offer good old fashioned service to your car for those heavy items. There is also ample parking at the front and pick up at the rear of the store.
We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.
Did you know we can deliver items in surrounding suburbs for a small fee.
Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi!
Don’t forget our garden Section
Vegetable seeds planted in cold wet soils will be slow to take off and vulnerable to rot. Short days are exacerbated by the long shadows of winter - a problem hard to avoid in built-up areas.
Never the less, a variety of vegetables could be attempted - beetroot and silverbeet, cabbage and kale, carrots, lettuce, radish, peas.
Don’t forget our expanded garden section
July is the main month for pruning roses in SE Queensland.
Get ahead of the season by finding a warm, frost-free spot to start summer vegetables like tomato, eggplant, capsicums and cucurbits in pots.
Cucurbits in individual pots will allow you to plant on without too much disturbance. However, forget about true hot weather crops like sweetcorn for now - wait until the weather warms up in September or October and sow direct.
Now stockists of Red Soil Organics Morpheus Compost Fertiliser and Potting Mix. Come try it out and see how your garden grows
The 1996 Port Arthur Massacre, in which 35 people were killed and 23 injured by a lone gunman, prompted one of the most significant changes to gun legislation in Australian history.
On an ordinary Sunday, the 28 April 1996, 23 year old Martin Bryant entered a tourist complex 100 km south of Hobart, Tasmania, and shot dead 35 people, wounding 18 others. Most people can still remember where they were at that time as this incident shocked Australia to the core!
The Port Arthur Massacre certainly drew attention to the fact that before 1996, Australia’s states and territories had differing laws relating to gun ownership and there was no attempt to ensure that only appropriate people had access to a firearm.
Until that time firearms were the most commonly used weapons with which to commit serious crimes.
In the aftermath of that massacre the federal government, under Prime Minister John Howard, enacted the National Firearms Agreement (NFA), which introduced strict gun control measures. These included a ban on semi-automatic and automatic rifles and shotguns, a national firearms registry, a requirement for genuine reasons for ownership, and a massive government-funded buyback
program that removed over 600,000 firearms from circulation.
The question remains debated: did these measures make Australia safer, or did they simply change the types of weapons used in violent acts? Statistically, firearm-related deaths declined sharply in the years following the implementation of the NFA. Gun homicides fell by more than 50%, and gun-related suicides dropped by over 60% between 1995 and 2006. Furthermore, Australia has not experienced a mass shooting involving five or more deaths since Port Arthur, whereas there were 13 such events in the 18 years prior. These are significant outcomes and are widely cited as evidence that the NFA improved public safety.
However, critics argue that while gun-related deaths declined, overall rates of violent crime—including assaults, stabbings, and home
invasions—did not decrease as significantly and, in some instances, rose. For example, kniferelated violence became more prominent in the years after the reforms. Some suggest that the NFA did not eliminate violence but merely shifted it to other methods.
At about 3:50am on Monday the 1st May, 2000 and Daryl Green, a constable with the Queensland Police attend a disturbance on Hanbury Street, in Brisbane’s Chermside West when an offender, Nigel Parodi walked towards the police vehicle as they arrived and pumped 12 rounds into the officers striking Constable Green twice in the face and shoulder critically injuring him.
Constable Daryl Green after surgery following being shot twice in the face whilst on duty.
On the afternoon of Monday 29 May 2017, Senior Constable Brett Forte, a Queensland Police officer was performing duties as a member of the Darling Downs District Tactical Crime Squad, Toowoomba when he was gunned down with an automatic weapon.
On the 12th December 2022 at Wieambilla in west Queensland two Queensland Police constables, Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, and civilian Alan Dare were shot dead at a rural property. The property's three residents, brothers Gareth and Nathaniel Train, and Gareth's wife, Stacey Train, were subsequently shot and killed by police following a several hour-long standoff.
Since Australians had their firearms taken from them by law there have still been a number of police officers shot, many killed whilst carrying out their duties. Since 2010, 22 police officers in Australia have died on duty.
On the 19th February 2020, Rowan Baxter perpetrated a quadruple murder–suicide in Camp Hill, Queensland, Australia. Baxter fatally burned his 31-year-old estranged wife Hannah Clarke and their three children, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey, before committing suicide at the scene.
On Saturday 13 April 2024, 40-year-old Joel Cauchi stabbed and killed six people and injured a further twelve in the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
How often do we hear about personal shootings and “drive-by shootings” where homes have been sprayed with gunshots while children have slept inside between “warring” criminal organisations such as outlaw motor cycle gangs? Since the 1980s there have been about 100 biker killings across the country and 1,000 shootings.
Australian recent history is littered with multiple murder crimes and whilst many involved the use of firearms but many crimes did not.
In this view, those intent on harming others still find alternative weapons, such as knives, axes, or vehicles.
Yet, the lethality of attacks involving knives or blunt objects is generally lower than those involving firearms, especially semi-automatic weapons. Guns allow for greater distance, speed, and multiple victims, making them particularly dangerous in mass shootings.
Removing these weapons from circulation, therefore, likely reduced the scale and deadliness of attacks, even if violence persisted in other forms.
Another point to consider is that mass shootings are not only tragic but also socially destabilising events. The psychological impact on communities and the political fallout are significant. The absence of mass shootings since 1996 has arguably contributed to a sense of public safety and national cohesion.
That said, some Australians, particularly in rural areas, felt unfairly targeted by the reforms. Farmers, sporting shooters, and gun collectors argued that they were being punished for the actions of one individual. There remains a vocal minority that believes the NFA was a political overreach, with little effect on criminals who were unlikely to follow any law.
In conclusion, while violence in Australia was not eliminated by the removal of certain firearms, the NFA maybe did make the country measurably safer from gun-related deaths and mass shootings, but did it make it safer in general?
Ask the many domestic violence victims what they think about it.
It is a fact that in the 20 years after the passage of gun control laws in Australia there has not been a major mass shooting in Australia. Research from the University of Sydney reveals that because homicides of all kinds (not just shootings) have been on the decline since 1996 it can't statistically be said for sure that gun laws were the catalyst that caused gun-related murders to drop.
It likely did shift the choice of weapons used in some crimes, but these alternatives tend to result in fewer fatalities. The evidence suggests that restricting access to high-powered firearms reduced the deadliest forms of violence, even if broader crime trends were shaped by a complex mix of social, economic, and cultural factors.
From a statistics point of view it appears that those people who really want to have possession of a firearm, although illegally. Will still manage to find one.
Bob Irwin Snr not in favour of crocodile cull
The Australia Zoo founder and father of Steve Irwin, Bob Irwin says Bob Katter’s claims Australia needs to cull its crocodile population are baseless. This comes after it has been suggested that Queensland has seen a giant increase in crocodile numbers in the wild. This war of words comes after Queensland MP Bob Katter suggested that crocodile numbers should be reduced as the reptiles are being found more often in “populated” waterways. There is also concern for Olympians in 2032 as some events are to held in the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton where crocodiles have been seen in recent times.
Irwin family believes that people in crocodile territory need to be ‘Croc-wise’, to reduce risk wherever possible.
I will decide which side is correct when I see a crocodile coming out of my toilet!!!.
News from Witta Recreational Club
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Hire of Club Facilities
The vision of the club is to provide country club services to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.
The excellent facilities of the Witta Recreation Club are available for hire for events such as weddings, sports days, family gatherings.
The club has a Certified Kitchen/Catering facilities including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is practically fitted out with a large capacity for the cold storage of a range of beverages. The Bushman’s Bar is located at the core of the Witta Recreation Club. Service from the bar can be provided to customers on the covered hard standing overlooking the playing pitches, or directly into the Clubroom.
Inquiries can be made via the internet at: https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking
You can find out more about the Witta Recreation Club at their web site at: https://wittarec.club/
Did you Know?
That on June 20th, 1837 - Queen Victoria ascended the British throne following the death of her uncle, King William IV.
Queen Victoria was the only daughter of Edward, Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. Her father died shortly after her birth and she became heir to the throne because the three uncles who were ahead of her in the succession - George IV, Frederick Duke of York, and William IV - had no legitimate children who survived.
She became Queen at the age of 18 thus beginning a reign of almost sixty-four years, the longest in her nation’s history.
Witta Recreational Club
Bar Open Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm to 6.30pm. All Welcome
Touch Season has started with the Canteen and Bar operating every FRIDAY Night from 6pm
Available for Hire for Private functions – Birthday Celebrations – Weddings etc.
We are always looking for new members and volunteers.
Contact us by email at. - presidentwittarec@gmail.com
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Local Groups News
There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!
WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!
Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606.
Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.
Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds
Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.
Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place
FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.
Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823
Muzika Maleny local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.
Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.
Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.
Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070.
Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.
Maleny Trail Parkrun every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.
Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.
Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club
Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.
Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome!
Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823
Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week
Today’s Thought
“"Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will always fall behind you."
Maleny Wood Expo’s future uncertain
BARUNG Landcare and the Maleny Wood Expo committees have pulled the pin on the iconic annual Wood Expo after a 25-year run, citing mounting financial pressures and dwindling volunteer resources. More news to come later!
How much battery power do I need for my home?
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On average, heating and cooling (or ‘space conditioning’ as researchers call it) use the largest amount of energy – around 40%
of total household energy use. Appliances and technology account for about 25% of household energy use, while hot water systems use 23%. With the shift to energy efficient LED bulbs (which use 80% less electricity than halogen bulbs) lighting accounts for about 7% of household energy use*. The energy consumption of individual appliances depends on their efficiency, and thanks to the government’s Energy Rating Label, consumers can calculate the average energy use of their appliances based on their usage.
Local Community News
Latest Community Groups news and updates
Maleny Senior Citizens Notes
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD
MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH
June 2025
BUSY NEEDLES 5th and 19th
INDOOR BOWLS 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th.
DROP IN 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.
COMMITTEE MEETING 16th Usual time and happenings
GENERAL MEETING … 23rd Birthday Celebrations9a.m for 9.30a.m. start..
Sausage sizzle … 1st Movies … 8th. 2.30p.m. start
July 2025
BUSY NEEDLES 8th and 22nd
INDOOR BOWLS 7th, 14th, 21st and 28t Back to Verandah Room
DROP IN 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. Note: No Drop In on May 30th - Maleny Show!
COMMITTEE MEETING 19th 8.30a.m. at Lynda’s
GENERAL MEETING … 24th Cuppa-for-Cancer morning 915am for 930am start.
“Most happenings at seniors start at 9am unless otherwise specified.
Maleny Bowls Club
Don’t forget the Tuesday Jackpot Pair Bowls EVERY Tuesday 8.30a.m. for 9a.m. start. Pairs. - 2 x 10 ends
You can keep “”Up to Date” with Maleny Club Newsletter at https://malenybowlsclub.com.au/newsletter.html
Maleny Calendar of Events 2025.
✦ Maleny Singers “Pagliacci”. Four performances only: June 14, 15, 21 and 22 at the Maleny Community Centre. All performances commence at 3pm.
✦ June - June 14th - 15th -21st and 22nd at 3p.m. and performed at the Maleny Community Centre.
✦ June 28th and 29th at 2p.m. Maleny Players will be presenting “The Changes”. Life keeps shifting, and so do we! Changes is a vibrant and moving production that dives into the rollercoaster of modern life.
✦ Maleny Lions Club and Maleny RSL Trivia Night. - June 28th from 6p,m, Free tea and coffee, prizes for best dressed table
✦ Arts Alive Maleny - August 2nd 6p.m.10p.m. Nore details at https:// events.humanitix.com/arts-alive-maleny
✦ Woodford Folk Festival at Woodfonia.Sat Dec 27th - Thur Jan 1st 2026.
To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: thegrapevine@westnet.com.au
Maleny Lions Club and Maleny RSL Trivia Night
The Maleny Lions Club and RSL Club will be holding a Trivia Night on on Saturday 28 June, 2025 at the Maleny RSL Ball, Bunya Street.
Prizes for the best dressed table and trivia table winners. Free tea & coffee.
BYO snacks, and bar facilities are available. Book now at: secretarymmbrlioan@gmail.com
Maleny SES looking for volunteers
Maleny State Emergency Service Group is looking for some volunteers to help get our community through the next disaster season.
You can put your desire to get involved to good use and serve our community. An easy way to do that by becoming a State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer.
Active SES members perform a diverse range of functions to respond to local, state and national disasters and emergencies. By joining the SES you may respond to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies.
An SES volunteer has an opportunity to participate in and develop a variety of emergency and rescue skills, including chainsaw operations, flood boat operations, road crash rescue and land search.
Not only will you be helping your community, you will make some great mates along the way.
Volunteers are given training to ensure that they have enough skills to be able to handle whatever task you need to do..
Maleny SES Volunteer group
Be Prepared for severe weather events
What to do if you need assistance
For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and flood related property damage.
Call the State Emergency Service: 132 500. To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings
Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations
Important Phone numbers for assistance during or after a major emergency service 132 500
When disaster strikes you need to follow the advice of authorities on staying put or evacuating and follow your emergency plan.
To find out where to find assistance during or after a major emergency service.
The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.
The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day. If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033
To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site: https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/ In this year for Safer Internet, Australians are being called to Connect. - Reflect. - Protect. More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023
“1967 - Air Crash 1967”
“Shortly before 10a.m. on Tuesday August 8th, 1967 a crop dusting aeroplane crashed into the home of Phyllis and Cyril Waters on McCarthy’s farm, Maleny ”
No one was injured as there was no one at home at the time and the pilot escaped uninjured. At that time the area where the Maleny High School now sits was used to refuel and reload the crop-duster aircraft.
Shopping local keeps your money in your
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