Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 01.08.2025

Friday, 1 August 2025

Shopping local keeps your money in your community!

Brisbane Ekka 2025 is here already!

This photo of the Brisbane Ekka was taken on August 11th, 1950. The Mater Mothers’ Hospital raf e stand had occupied that location in Sideshow Alley for decades and was always popular.

There is an old saying "When Ekka comes around Summer is just around the Corner”.

More Ekka news inside

Please support businesses mentioned herein!

Shopping Local encourages you to do just that: shop local and rediscover the quality, savings and bene ts of shopping right here at home.

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Maleny Rangers Clubhouse to get a major facelift Maleny Shop Local News is free local Online Newsletter published online on the rst and third Friday of each month at: https://issuu.com/maleny-grapevinecommunity-news Why not bookmark this site and come back regularly to check out local group’s news and Maleny District Sporting results and news.

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The Maleny Rangers Football Club has secured its $350,000 State Government grant to improve their facilities in the Maleny Showgrounds. To this, they have also raised $85,000, which will allow the club to build new change rooms. This would mean we have changerooms for both men’s and women’s home and away teams. In future, the males and females will not have to share facilities.

A further community-led fundraising effort will be required for broader clubhouse upgrades, including improvements to the men’s change rooms, structural repairs, new paintwork, and the addition of an outdoor social bar.

Club president Dr Sam Manger said, “It’s inspiring to know the community spirit is still alive and well.”

Dolly Parton does Maleny.

Over the past 30 days there have been 3818 Page Impressions with a read time of 3min 28 secs

Dolly Parton, aka Donna Campbell, is coming to Maleny on Friday, August 15th, and will be performing at the Community Centre at 7:30 p.m.

Contact for advertising

Donna is one of Australia's most talented and versatile performers. If you are looking for a spectacular night of entertainment on land or sea, Donna will guarantee to amaze audiences from all around the world and have them completely and totally entertained.

Email thegrapevine@westnet.com.au

or phone Les at Maleny Paint Supplies on 54942002.

Electric Stove 1940’s

The true strength of this show is Donna’s authenticity as a performer and how she is able to connect to her audience through the music of Dolly whilst still keeping her own identity and sound.

Donna gives the audience a true “Dolly” concert experience full of stories, classic one-liners, but most of all a DOLLY GOOD TIME. Tickets at: www.trybooking.com/dcoxq

MAMA

Make Australia Make Again!

If you want to live in a country that builds things you have to buy things that your country builds!

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Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P. Joyce Newton OAM 2025 Bursary!

It is my pleasure to announce applications are now open for the annual Joyce Newton OAM Bursary for 2025, in honour of my dear friend, Joyce.

Joyce was a strong community advocate who, sadly, passed away from Motor Neurone Disease in 2018.

This bursary is designed to provide nancial assistance to help school leavers with the costs associated with furthering their education.

The successful applicant will receive:

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The study you wish to undertake after school and where this study is based;

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Why you want to undertake this study;

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How a bursary will assist you to undertake this study; and

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What did Joyce Newton OAM do/ contribute to her community?

NOTE: Applicants must be willing to attend an interview.

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$1000 Gift Voucher for Concept IT in Maleny

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Dinner in Parliament with immediate family, myself, and a family member of Joyce Newton OAM

Disability parking permits are now free for eligible Queenslanders, helping to ease cost-ofliving pressures across the state.

To apply, simply email your details and answers to the following questions to my of ce, glass.house@parliament.qld.gov.au before 5 pm, Monday 8th September.

Every month, more than 3,000 individuals and families apply for these permits, and by removing the fee, we’re putting money back in the pockets of those who need it most. Later this year, eligible people will also be able to hold up to three permits at no cost, reducing the burden of moving a single permit between vehicles - something that can be especially challenging for families with children living with disability.

Please include: •

Your name, address, best contact number, and school you attend;

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Achievements at school (academic, sporting, community, and extracurricular);

Disability parking permits

Concept IT Systems Riverside Centre, Maleny Computer Sales and Authorised Service: Both Apple and Windows Includes Onsite and remote service.

Repairing PCs, Laptops, iPhones, Macs, iPads, and other tech devices..

Contact Us Email: sales@conceptsystems.com.au Phone: (07) 5429 6750

Spend over $100 & get a Free Coffee!

Web: https://www.conceptsystems.com.au/

Trading Hours Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 1pm Closed Sunday & Public Holidays

Click below for a virtual tour of our store: https://www.conceptsystems.com.au/virtual-store-tour

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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Seven years to grow!

7 Years to Grow: Celebrate the countdown to Brisbane 2032 There are just seven years to go until the world’s eyes turn to the Sunshine Coast for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

To mark this milestone, Council is launching 7 Years to Grow— an exciting initiative to green our backyard and work towards a more sustainable region by 2032 and beyond.

With a goal to give away 2,032 trees, my fellow Divisional Councillors and I will host 20 free tree events from July 23 to September 5. Come along and collect a tree to green your backyard!

Join me at a free tree event in Division 5 on August 22nd from 10 am to 12 pm at Cooke Park, Maleny.

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY Industrial Relations Minister Jarrod Bleijie & Deputy Premier of Queensland When asked about CFMEU tactics towards businesses says employee agreements have often been signed by businesses while the CFMEU “held a gun to their head”.

“We want workers to be well paid, we want them to go to work safe.”

Just some local news from Fisher Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher

Fisher Community News

The 8th Annual Fisher Community Awards! t's almost that time again; and in 2025 we are excited to announce that our beloved Fisher Community Awards have two new categories and we are going bigger and better than ever before!

This expanded celebration will shine a brighter spotlight on the incredible standouts in our community and provide the opportunity to uncover and honour those inspiring personalities who keep our community resilient, unique and strong. It’s time to hear their stories!

The categories this year include: • • • • • •

Fisher Educator of the Year Fisher Education Provider of the Year Fisher Young Achiever of the Year Fisher Business of the Year Fisher Employee of the Year Fisher Senior Group of the Year

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Fisher Senior of the Year Fisher Environmental Group of the Year Fisher Sports Club of the Year Fisher Sports Person of the Year Andrew Wallace Award for Community Group of the Year

Even better, this year I’m proud to announce that we will be hosting our most exciting event yet with a formal Gala Dinner to help celebrate!

Nominations close on Sunday, 17th August with a special awards Gala dinner event to be held on Friday,19 September, 2025.

Visit the website at. https://andrewwallacemp.com.au/awards/ to nd out more, and to nominate your unsung hero for aFisher Community Award.

For more information email andrew.wallace.mp@aph.gov.au or call (07) 5493 5556.

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Maleny

Online

Commerce

News

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Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet?

Why Shop Locally?

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;

Maleny Commerce supports local businesses

Maleny Commerce seeks to have working relationships with all local businesses and desires to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community.

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 nd out where they can be redeemed, visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny/

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?

“ Farmhouse opposite Mary Cairncross Park overlooking Glasshouse Mountains”

This farmhouse was opposite Mary Cairncross Park lookout and appeared in many tourist photos. It has been gone about 15 years!!

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

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Maleny Service 16 Lawyer Street, Maleny.

Centre

Ph 54943444

http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au

One Stop Mechanical Services Shop Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises On this day in history - August 1st On Monday, August 1, 1949, the Australian government sent in army troops to work the mines during the extensive Coal Miner’s Strike, effectively ending the strike.

The Australian coal miners’ strike of 1949 was sparked by a clash between the miners’ basic rights and concerns, and the government’s interest in supporting business and mining interests. Coal mining had a high fatality rate, with around 25 miners being killed at work annually, so miners sought the implementation of essential safety policies, as well as a 35-hour week, long service leave, and a 30 shilling a week pay rise. The strike lasted for seven weeks.

Need a Roadworthy Certi cate?

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 Certi cate (RWC) if being sold, registered for the rst time or being re-registered in Queensland. Registered Vehicles cannot be solid without a RWC. Your One Stop Shop for Automotive Repairs – you don’t need to do the running around, we do it for you!:.

http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au/ We are dedicated and passionate about servicing, repairing and maintaining one of your most valuable assets, your Motor Vehicle.

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An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

Electric scooter dangers!

In Queensland, e-scooter injuries are on the rise.

Queensland has seen a signi cant increase in e-scooterrelated issues, including accidents, injuries, deaths, and rule infringements in the 2024-2025 year.

Electric scooters (e-scooters), including e-bikes, have rapidly become a popular mode of urban transport, offering a convenient and environmentally friendly way to travel short distances. However, their growing presence on city streets has also led to increasing safety concerns and dangers.

E-scooter injuries are more frequent during nighttime hours, according to a recent study, and many may be linked to alcohol intoxication. In a Sunshine Coast study, 42% of paediatric e-scooter injuries involved riders not wearing helmets and exceeding speeds of 30kph. Eight people died in Queensland in 2024 while riding e-scooters. Police data has revealed four people have already died in e-scooter accidents on Queensland roads so far in 2025.

One major issue is the lack of regulation and infrastructure.

Many riders use footpaths or roads without dedicated lanes, increasing the risk of accidents with pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. Inexperience and reckless behaviour, such as speeding or riding without helmets, contribute signi cantly to injuries. According to various health agencies, emergency departments are reporting rising numbers of e-scooterrelated accidents, including serious head and limb injuries.

And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t” that he has new neighbours and a few days ago their two boys were playing football when one of the boys was attacked by a vicious Rottweiler.

Thinking quickly, the other boy rips a board off the nearby fence, wedges it down the dog’s collar, and twists, breaking the dog’s neck.

A local News reporter hears about the incident and rushes over to interview the boy. “Young Lions Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal,” he starts writing in his notebook.

But I’m not a Lions fan,” the little hero replies. “Sorry, since we are in Maleny just assumed you were,” says the reporter, and he starts again.

“Bronco’s Fan Rescues Friend From Horri c Attack,”! he jots in his notebook.

“I’m not a Bronco fan either,” the boy responds.

The reporter starts again: “Maroons supporter risks life in heroic rescue” “I’m not a Maroons fan either,” the boy responds.

E-scooters are also hazardous when poorly parked or abandoned, as they can block walkways and trip pedestrians, particularly the elderly or vision-impaired. Nighttime visibility is another problem, with some riders operating without proper lighting or re ective gear, making them dif cult to spot by motorists.

“I assumed everyone in Maleny was either for the Lions, Broncos or the Maroons. What team do you cheer for?” the reporter asks.

Additionally, some models can reach speeds over 25 km/h, and with minimal protection, riders are vulnerable in collisions. Without stricter enforcement of safety standards and better rider education, the dangers posed by e-scooters are likely to increase as their popularity continues to rise in Australian cities.

The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes: “Little Redneck Cockroach Vandalises Fence and Kills Beloved Family Pet.”

The lack of a system of identi cation on e-scooters has also increased the chances of being penalised when offences have been committed or being involved in an incident.

Riders should realise that these vehicles can be dangerous!

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Truthful Jones says

“We are both from Sydney and I’m a Blue’s fan,” the boy says.

Everything is in the perception. Nothing should be taken for granted and nothing should be assumed.

My thought for today is “Great things never come from comfort zones.”

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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

“Set out the stages to ensure a good paint job”

Northane + Shipshape perfect

for boating!

Northane Clear Gloss Northane Clear Gloss is a two-pack, nonyellowing polyurethane with outstanding chemical and abrasion resistance. It is ideal for coating clear corrugated roof panels to seal leaks and may be used in continuously immersed in water conditions.

It has excellent heat resistance and durability making this a premium clear coating for use on oors, furniture, and exterior applications.

Shipshape Primer-Undercoat Shipshape Primer-Undercoat is an ultimate high-build performance coating to obliterate background irregularities and provide lling properties prior to coating with single or 2 pack nishes.

It too is Suitable for areas of continuous immersion and osmosis repairs. It is also commonly used as a primer-undercoat and as a topcoat in the bilge areas of boats because of its satin gloss nish.

These products are available at Maleny Paint Supplies

Special Price for this month Australis Allshield Exterior Ultra Premium White Base

6 lts - $104.00

Stevie the Security Dog at the Maleny Paint Shop visits Rome Stevie the daschound security dog at the Maleny Paint Shop in Lawyer Street, Maleny, tan dachshund had always dreamed of visiting Rome and seeing the ancient buildings. He'd seen them on postcards, and sniffed Roman pizzas in pizza boxes, and once chewed a slipper shaped like the Colosseum.

So when he nally landed in Rome, he brought along his best mate: Cyril, a three-meter-long python with a fondness for gelato and surprising pigeons.

They were quite the sight.

As they strutted past the Trevi Fountain, Cyril slithered alongside Stevie, wearing a sunhat and sipping from a straw poked into a coconut. Tourists gasped, children screamed, and a nun dropped her gelato.

“Relax,” Stevie barked. “He’s a vegetarian now. Only eats zucchinis and occasionally socks.”

At the Colosseum, a tour guide fainted when Cyril tried to pose for a photo wrapped around a pillar. Stevie, ever the professional, adjusted his tiny camera tripod and Maleny Paint Supplies security dog, Steve has a busy working life! said, “We call this one Constrictor Chic.”

Later, they visited the Vatican, where Cyril accidentally got tangled in a group of Swiss Guards, creating what historians now refer to as “The Great Hat Incident.”

As they sat by the Tiber River that evening, Stevie sighed happily. “Rome is everything I hoped for.”

Cyril burped and nodded. “Best. Holiday. Ever.”

And together, they planned Paris next.

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Maleny Paint Supplies 6/14 Lawyer Street, Maleny.

Ph 54942002

www.malenypaintsupplies.com Hard Wax Oil for your precious woodwork will save the day!

Maleny Paint Supplies is now making stand alone cabinets made to measure

Winter Paint Special

Mirka Dust Extractor 1125L PC

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 speci c 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 speci cations.

$1050

Call in and discuss your cabinet needs.

My Hints: Not all whites are white so consider carefully!

Choosing the right shade of white for your home may seem simple. In fact, it’s a lot trickier than you think. There’s white with hues of red, hues of blue, green, grey, yellow-it’s endless!

There are two distinct groups: cool whites or warm whites.

Cool whites tend to suit more contemporary, modern homes with a lot of natural light and windows, while warmer whites suit those more traditional properties that may not have as much natural light.

It’s important to consider lighting when you’re selecting your paint. Take home some sample pots and experiment by painting several large pieces of cardboard and place them on different walls in the room that’s going to be painted and check the effects.

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 ve dies every two minutes from diarrhoea diseases caused by poor water and sanitation.

Pro ts 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.

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Loans Demysti ed!

Friday 1 August 2025

With Tove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny Loans are detailed and complex documents that have numerous provisions, over the next few articles we will review just a few of the issues involved in the loan agreement.

Standard provisions in most loans include the: ✓ amount of the loan; ✓ interest rate;

In addition to the well-known home loan there are also a plethora of personal and business loans of various types.

✓ loan is secured or unsecured;

Loans can be xed or variable or some combination thereof, and mortgages can be low documentation (low doc) or can offer an introductory rate at the start of the loan.

✓ amount of repayments; and

The two primary types of loan agreements are secured and unsecured.

If you enter into a secured loan agreement you must provide some form of security to the lender, but whether secured or unsecured you will likely be required to provide a guarantee.

✓ term of the loan (how long the borrower has to repay the loan); ✓ frequency of repayments.

Parties should never enter into a loan without seeking legal advice.

Take care everyone!

Should you have any questions please contact our of ce on

07 5494 3511 Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00 AEST.

A guarantor usually provides a limited guarantee.

Often, this will cover the debt plus a percentage of any additional expenses including interest incurred if the loan repayments are late.

For the team at Easton Lawyers it is a privilege to help people through tough and stressful times and if the client cannot come to them this is no obstacle as home visits and/or hospital visits are a service they provide.

We support many local community Groups including Maleny Show, Hospital Auxiliary, CWA, Maleny High and Maleny Primary Schools and the latest addition to the community Arts Alive.

Easton Lawyers are your Local Lawyers in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, Australia.

Take care everyone!

Easton Lawyers

Web Address:

http://eastonlawyers.com.au/

Easton Lawyers. 62 Maple Street, Maleny. Qld. 4552 Phone. 0754943511.

P.O. Box 255 Maleny. Qld. 4552.

Email: reception@eastonlawyers.com.au

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Local Tradespersons When you use a local tradesperson and you know who you are dealing with!

Important Emergency Phone Numbers Emergency (POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE): 000 Moreton Bay Regional Council – 3205 0555 Sunshine Coast Council – 5475 7272 Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000 Policelink – 131 444 Energex general enquiries – 131 253 Loss of electricity supply – 13 62 62 Priority emergency (electrical hazards) – 13 19 62 Unitywater – 1300 086 489 Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 Lifeline – 131 114 Poison Hotline – 131 126 SES – 132500

Mindful Art Day The Sunshine Coast Council invites you to Slow down and reconnect with your inner calm through colour and creativity with Expressive Therapy Artist Kaye Liset.

Kaye is running a Stillness in Colour workshop exploring the intuitive art process.

Discover how simple creative drawing techniques and gentle journalling can help ease stress and support emotional health. Walk away with your own intuitive artwork and mindful tools to support your everyday wellbeing.

This free workshop for those aged 16 and over will be conducted at the Maleny Library on Thursday August 28th between 10am and 11.30am. Registration essential. BYO A4 art pad and crayons, pastels, pencils or markers.

Traf c Reports – 131 940

To nd out more or to register visit:

Translink – 131 230

https://sunshinecoast.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=8735925

It is always interesting to see what is happening in other parts of the world.

It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers https://onlinenewspapers.com/index.shtml

Brett Cooper Builder Builders Lic . 15045940. -

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Talk to us about your new home! email: brettcooperbuilding@gmail.com

0409987995

Advertise your local business here for just $15 per mth Published Digitally on First & Third Friday of each month.

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Maleny Community Groups & When they meet!

Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community

Maleny Rotary Club Meeting. Times 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.

6-30pm for 7pm Maleny Hotel, Bunya St. Maleny Email: secretary.maleny@rotary9600.org president.maleny@rotary9600.org

Maleny Probus Club

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

Meeting. Times

Meetings at

Maleny Uniting Church, Landsborough Road, Maleny

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

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

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

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Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies Hardware - Farm Supplies - Pet Products - Garden - Fencing - Camping

Andrea & Mark Porter 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.

Did you know we can deliver items in surrounding suburbs for a small fee.

We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.

Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi!

We are an accredited STIHL dealership!

Mi-Feed range of animal feeds stocked Winter Gardening Jobs

To help protect vulnerable plants from cold and frost: ✓

Move potted plants to a protected area such as on a veranda or up against a north facing wall.

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Don’t dig or disturb the soil around plants, which can make the soil cooler and increase potential cold damage.

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Drape frost or shade cloth over sensitive plants.

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Water the garden well during the morning so the soil is moist – moist soil holds more warmth than dry soil.

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Avoid watering plants in the afternoon, so that the foliage has a chance to dry off before nightfall.

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Remove weeds and grasses under and around trees and shrubs, to allow more sunlight and warmth to penetrate into the soil.

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Don’t prune off any damaged foliage until the risk of frost has passed, as the damaged leaves can help protect the rest of the plant.

We have all your needs for your winter gardening jobs along with “in-season” seedlings.

To check out the extensive range of products stocked visit the web site: https://malenyhardwareandruralsupplies.godaddysites.com/products

Phone. 07 5494 2302

https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/ For a detailed list of products and services provided go to https://malenyhardwareandrural.com.au/products

31 Coral Street, Maleny Queensland 4552, Australia Like us on Facebook for up-to-date special offers and upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/Maleny-Hardware-Rural-Supplies-102339257834353/ https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News

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The Maleny Show has come and gone for this year, but the Brisbane Ekka is about to start. Agricultural shows throughout Australia have always been important in bringing local communities together. The Brisbane EKKA began in 1876 as the Intercolonial Exhibition and has evolved into a vibrant event with a rich history and traditions and provided plenty of entertainment for generations of Australians.

With the Brisbane Exhibition (The EKKA) about to start, people from all around Australia are preparing animals and products to be displayed and judged!

spectacles that blend tradition, education, and entertainment.

Livestock judging, produce competitions, and machinery displays were the central features.

Farmers brought their nest cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry to compete, with ribbons and trophies awarded for excellence.

Agricultural shows have been a vibrant part of Australia’s rural and cultural life for well over a century. Over the past 100 years, these events have transformed dramatically, re ecting the changes in Australian agriculture, technology, and society.

To many of us who have grown up with the excitement of local agricultural shows, it all culminated with the Brisbane EKKA in August each year.

Over those 100 years, attractions at agricultural shows in Australia have evolved from simple rural displays into wide-ranging

In the early 20th century, attractions were mainly practical and community-focused.

While the core purpose of promoting agricultural excellence remains, the variety of attractions has expanded dramatically to appeal to broader audiences from both city and country.

Produce tables featured vegetables, preserves, jams, and baked goods, often judged by local experts. These attractions not only encouraged friendly competition but also shared knowledge and fostered a sense of pride in rural craftsmanship.

In 1951, Mr. Ernest Lawley, of Maleny, Queensland, won rst prize in the State Dairy Farm Competition for zones one and two with a score of 3208 points.

Entertainment during this period was modest but lively. Horse and cart races, woodchopping

Brisbane Ekka 1907

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contests, and shearing demonstrations were crowd favourites, highlighting the skills and strength essential to farm life.

Sideshow alley also began to appear around this time, offering games of chance, simple rides, and showmen’s tricks.

As the decades progressed, particularly from the 1950s onward, agricultural shows began to grow into more inclusive events. Motorised rides, Ferris wheels, and merry-go-rounds became standard attractions, especially as electricity and better infrastructure reached more rural towns.

In 1954, Queen Elizabeth 11 and Prince Philip visited the EKKA. Showbags, which had started as simple promotional giveaways, became colourful and highly soughtafter treats for children and teenagers.

By the 1980s and 1990s, Australian agricultural shows had transformed into major events that offered a mix of tradition and spectacle. Attractions now included stunt shows, reworks, motocross displays, dog agility competitions, and live music performances.

City-based shows such as the Royal Melbourne Show and Brisbane’s Ekka began incorporating fashion parades, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, and cultural performances. These additions aimed to attract urban families and bridge the growing divide between city and country lifestyles.

Educational attractions also gained prominence.

Interactive agricultural exhibits, petting zoos, and “from paddock to plate” experiences were introduced to teach city visitors where their food comes from. Schools and children’s groups were often invited to participate in educational competitions and learn about farm animals and produce rsthand.

In the 21st century, technology has played a major role in shaping new attractions. Drone ying contests, agricultural robotics demos, and virtual

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reality farming experiences now appear at many large shows.

Environmental and sustainability displays have also become common, re ecting modern concerns about climate change and ethical farming. At the same time, traditional attractions like the Grand Parade of livestock, shearing, and equestrian events remain popular, preserving the agricultural heart of the shows.

Today’s agricultural show attractions represent a vibrant blend of old and new. While still celebrating farming and rural life, they now also serve as platforms for innovation, education, and entertainment for all ages. This evolution has helped keep shows relevant and thriving in an increasingly urbanised society, ensuring they remain treasured annual events across Australia.

Today, agricultural shows continue to play a vital role in community identity, youth development (particularly through organisations like the Country Women’s Association and Young Farmers groups), and promoting Australian agriculture to the wider public.

Events such as cattle parades, cake competitions, and shearing contests coexist with drone ying competitions and ag-tech displays. It is also important not to forget the Ekka's strawberry sundaes, a delightful treat that has been a favourite among visitors since the 1950s. Made with fresh strawberries, cream, and ice cream. It was worth going to the show just to try these!!

In essence, the evolution of agricultural shows in Australia re ects the changing face of rural life—one that honours tradition while embracing innovation.

These events remain a cherished part of the national calendar, connecting generations and celebrating the best of the land and its people.

Let us all hope that agricultural shows will be around for a long time to come!!!

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The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, attracting on average 400,000 people. Ekka will run for 9 days from the Saturday, 9th - Sunday, 17th August 2025.

Getting to the Ekka should be part of the fun, not a hassle! Whether you're travelling by train, car, ride share or foot, there are now more ways than ever to make your journey smooth, safe, and seamless, although private vehicles are more dif cult from the point of traf c density and parking.

People's Day or Brisbane Show Day, will be on Wednesday, 13th August 2025.

With the return of train services directly into the Showgrounds and upgraded accessibility options, planning your trip to Queensland’s biggest celebration just got a whole lot easier.

The Ekka has developed a Learning Trail Passport which includes Australian Curriculumlinked educational activities for students to complete. This encourages a journey around the grounds, encompassing various learning opportunities at the Ekka about a variety of educational agricultural topics.

This is the rst year of the brand new Exhibition Rail Station, which puts you right in the heart of the Exhibition grounds, all for a TransLink fare of just 50 cents.

For those who live in the Brisbane City Council area, the Ekka public holiday, also known as

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For younger people who may not have much association with country Queensland, an Ekka Excursion is a great way to engage with Australian agriculture in a memorable way by providing unique hands-on learning activities.

For parents with younger visitors, it is advisable to collect a FREE wristband from the Ekka Police Station marquee on Gregory Terrace. Police will write down your contact details on the band so that if you and your child become separated, they will be able to reunite you ASAP. Remember to organise for your child to meet you at the Ekka police station if either you or they become lost.

As the sun sets on the Brisbane Showgrounds, the Main Arena and B105 Sideshow Alley start to light up.

Some of the Ekka's most exciting experiences happen at Ekka after dark. Have a great day!

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News from Witta Recreational Club Proudly bought to you by David Lowden Excavations

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Hire of Club Facilities

Monday, August 1, 1949. The Snowy Mountains Authority came into being, initiating Australia’s greatest feat of engineering in the 20th century.

The vision of the club is to provide country club services to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.

The Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme is a hydroelectricity and irrigation scheme in Australia, covering about 5,124 square kilometres in southern New South Wales. Considered to be one of the wonders of the modern engineering world, it involves sixteen dams, seven power stations, a pumping station, 145 km of underground tunnels and 80 km of aqueducts. The scheme generates enough electricity to meet roughly 10% of the needs of New South Wales, depending on seasonal rainfall and melting snow.

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 Certi ed Kitchen/Catering facilities including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is practically tted 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.

During construction, over 100,000 men and women from over 30 countries worked on the Scheme, whilst Australians made up most of the workforce. Some 121 people died whilst working on the project, but for its size it maintained a high safety record.

Inquiries can be made via the internet at: https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking

In 1967 and 1997, the American Society of Civil Engineers ranked the Scheme as one of the great engineering achievements of the twentieth century.

You can nd out more about the Witta Recreation Club at their web site at: https://wittarec.club/

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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 WEDNESDAY- 6 pm. TWILIGHT BOWLS & BURGER. $17 p.p. Bowls only $12 p.p. Learners welcome, bowls provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.

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

A Senior’s thoughty!

“Never let success get to your head, and never let failure get to your heart.”

“Age is not a barrier to success; it’s a ladder to wisdom”

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Maleny Senior Citizens Notes MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH..

August 2025 BUSY NEEDLES 14th and 28th INDOOR BOWLS 4th, 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th DROP IN

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29t.

COMMITTEE MEETING 18th Usual time and happenings GENERAL MEETING … 25th 9a.m for 9.30a.m. start

September 2025 BUSY NEEDLES 3rd, 17th and 31st INDOOR BOWLS 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th DROP IN

NO DROP IN 4th, then 11th, 18th and 25th

COMMITTEE MEETING 21st Usual time and place (Thanks Lynda) GENERAL MEETING … 28th All positions vacant Treasurers in particular 930am start.

Sausage sizzle … 6th. Movies … 20th 230pm Sausage sizzle … 3 rd Movies … 24th. 2.30p.m. start

“Most happenings at seniors start at 9am unless otherwise specified.

For more information phone Margaret on .

0409 266 507.

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

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Maleny Calendar of Events 2025.

Maleny Players production “Purgatory” at the Playhouse on JJuly 25 at 7pm, July 26 at 2pm and 7pm, July 30 at 7pm, August 1 and August 2 at 7pm and August 3 at 2pm. ✦ Arts Alive Maleny - August 2nd 6p.m. 10p.m. More 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

Combined Garage Sale The Maleny Cultural & Historical Society, Maleny Men’s Shed and Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club are hosting a community garage sale on Saturday August 16th at the Maleny Historical Village.

The day will start at 7.30a.m. and continue until about 12.30p.m..

All Individuals, Businesses and Community Groups are welcome to set up a stall to turn their trash into someone else’s treasure and earn a few dollars.

Sites cost just $15 each.

All the proceeds go towards supporting the community work of the three hosting groups.

To nd out more simply ring Kevin on 0419793809.

Find out how to register at the link: https:// www.facebook.com/malenymensshed

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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Maleny SES looking for volunteers

Maleny SES Volunteer group

Be Prepared for severe weather events

Maleny State Emergency Service Group is looking for some volunteers to help get our community through the next disaster season.

What to do if you need assistance

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, ood 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..

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and ood 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 nd out where to nd assistance during or after a major emergency service. https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Community-Safety/Disasters/emergencies

Maleny Visitor Information Centre The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for pro t, 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 avour 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 nd 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. - Re ect. - Protect.

More information can be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023

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“Celebrating 100 years of settlement in Maleny”

The rst European to document Maleny was the explorer Ludwig Leichhardt who describes the area in his travel diary in 1844. The rst European settlement followed in the wake of the Gympie gold rush of 1867. A track linking Maleny to Landsborough was cut in 1880.

In 1980 a celebration parade was held to mark the rst 100 years of the settlement of Maleny.

In keeping with the timber industry a bullock team and horsemen attracted much attention as they passed the Maleny State School.

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