Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 18.04.2025
Maleny Remembers our ANZACS!
ANZAC Day is a day for Australians to remember the 103,000 lives lost in service and to reflect on the impact of war on families and communities.
ANZAC DAY is the anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on Gallipoli in 1915 as part of the Allies' invasion.
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Today we would not be able to survive without at least one, but most likely more cups of Expresso Coffee each and every day.
The first espresso machine in Australia, according to the Massoni family, was installed by Rinaldo Massoni at the Café Florentino, Burke Street Melbourne in 1928. “Caffè espresso” was first introduced at the 1906 Milan Fair.
The memories of the ANZACs lives on
ANZAC Day holds a special place in the hearts of Australians, both new and old! Australians see this day as a powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and unity. It’s not just a commemoration of those who served at Gallipoli in 1915, but a day to honour all Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women who have served our nations with bravery and commitment.
Each year on April 25th Australia pauses to reflect on the stories of those who came before us—ordinary people who showed extraordinary strength. As they attend attend the dawn service, standing in silence with others, there is a strong feeling of the weight of history and the deep respect our country holds for its heroes.
ANZAC Day is also about gratitude. It is about the freedom and peace we enjoy today because of the sacrifices of those who put the sovereignty of Australia before themselves. We should all strive to live in a way that honours their legacy—with integrity, resilience, and a sense of responsibility to their community.
Lest we forget.
2025 is the 110th anniversary of ANZAC Day, the day Australian and New Zealand soldiers along with British, French and Indian
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Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.
More work being completed on Maleny - Kenilworth Road
The Main Roads Department will soon begin important maintenance on the Sandy Creek bridge along Maleny-Kenilworth Road, just east of Grigor Road in Conondale. Starting late April, the works will take place underneath the bridge to improve its stability and ensure continued safety for all road users.
The project is expected to take around three weeks to complete. We thank you for your patience as these essential upgrades are carried out.
Recently the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the Walk of Remembrance at the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Members of Maleny Hospital Auxiliary did a fabulous job organising the event and providing afternoon tea. If you’re in the area, I encourage you to take a walk and pay tribute to our fallen Maleny soldiers.
Fire ants have been detected in Glass House. It’s more important than ever to be vigilant. If you’ve seen suspicious nests near your place report them immediately.
Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston
To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Grants and loans to assist after recent
weather events
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority have announced that Recovery grants are open for TC Alfred and Severe Weather events.
Primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area who were impacted by the Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather, 1 March - 16 March 2025 can now apply for disaster
recovery grants and concessional loans to help with clean up and re-instatement costs.
Visit QRIDA's website here to read the full guidelines, eligibility criteria and the documents needed to apply.
Held over 10 days across the Sunshine Coast from July 25 to August 3, limited early release tickets are now available,
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.
Pre-Polling starts on Tuesday 22nd April
Postal votes are starting to arrive, pre-poll booths will open next week and you have an important decision to make about the future of our country.
The LNP will deliver lower costs, better roads, and stronger communities.
This includes:
• Reducing petrol tax by 25c per litre, saving you around $14 for every tank
• Our Cost-of-Living Tax Offset, meaning Australians earning up to $144,000 will get up to $1,200 in tax relief
• Supporting first home buyers, allowing tax deductions on mortgage payments for new builds 85% of taxpayers will get some relief.
I will continue to fight for better roads and rail, boost mental health services, back small businesses, and secure a better future for Fisher.
With your support we can help Australians doing it tough under Labor and get Australia back on track.
It’s time to cut the red-tape and let these organisations focus on what they do best – helping those in need.
Men’s mental health matters too and on April 4th I joined the Grab Life By The Balls team at Your Mate’s Brewery.
Grab Life By The Balls proactively increases the quality of boy's and men's health and wellbeing.
This organisation effectively builds and nurtures grassroots communities within a fun, relaxed and accepting environment.
They expand and strengthen the quality of mateship between men from all walks of life through real, authentic and genuine connections.
Grab Life By The Balls creates a healthier and happier world of inspired, empowered and onpurpose men. Maintaining male friendships can improve a males life expectancy by 22%.
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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/
“ Maleny’s first High School Class in 1954?”
W W 1 saw the introduction of motorised vehicles for war!
Before the First World War, the horse was the main means of moving supplies, equipment and troops. British motor vehicles played a crucial role in World War I, evolving from requisitioned civilian vehicles to purpose-built tanks and armoured cars.
The British relied heavily on motor transport for logistics and even on the battlefield, adapting civilian vehicles and developing specialised military vehicles. Key vehicles included the Rolls-Royce armoured car and the British heavy tanks, such as the Mark I, which revolutionised military tactics.
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
A Federal Election
is once again upon us!
“The
people of Australia lose when politicians make decisions designed to get themselves reelected rather than for the good of the country”
Well the date has been set as the 3rd May 2025 to select the next federal government for Australia. Hopefully this brings an end to the cat and mouse games about the when where and why of the 3035 federal elections. The lead up is like a kids game. When politicians make decisions based primarily on securing reelection rather than serving the nation's best interests, serious problems can arise. One major issue is short-term thinking. Leaders may prioritise policies that deliver immediate, visible benefits to voters, while neglecting long-term challenges like climate change, infrastructure maintenance, or education reform. These problems require sustained attention and investment, but their benefits are not always immediately apparent, making them less attractive to politicians focused on winning the next election cycle.
Another problem is the encouragement of divisiveness. Politicians seeking re-election often appeal to their base by fuelling partisan divides, rather than working toward consensus and unity. This erodes trust between different political groups and damages the fabric of democratic society. It can lead to gridlock, where important legislation is stalled simply because compromise is politically risky.
Economic consequences also arise. Policies designed to please voters—like tax cuts without corresponding spending reductions— can balloon national debt and threaten financial stability. Similarly, popular but unsustainable social programs may be expanded without considering future costs, creating burdens for the next generation.
Constant campaigning weakens government credibility. When citizens perceive that leaders are more concerned with polling numbers than principled governance, faith in democratic institutions declines. Voter cynicism grows, political participation shrinks, and talented individuals may shy away from public service altogether. Ultimately, when personal political survival outweighs national interest, the entire country pays the price. Strong, futurefocused leadership is essential for a nation's long-term health and prosperity.
Voter cynicism says that when one has voted politicians take no further notice until the next election.
Truthful
Jones says And he swears that it 100% trueNo Bulls##t”
Truthful tells us that his neighbour, a lady 90s who became a sort of local celebrity because she had recently gotten married. Journalists from the local news paper decided to interview her.
The interviewer asked questions like how it was to be a newlywed in her 90s.
“This isn’t my first husband, so it’s not much different than the others,” she replied with a smile.
“Oh? How many husbands have you had?” the interviewer inquired.
“This one will be my fourth,” she replied. ”I was married in my 20s to a banker, then in my 40s to a circus performer. After that I married a preacher.”
“What does your current husband do?”
“Oh he’s a funeral director.” The interviewer laughed and then asked how she came to marry these men from such different backgrounds and personalities.
“It always made sense to me,” she replied. “I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.”
MORAL: It is important that one has ones priorities right when they make important decisions and those decisions should fit with the priorities
Have you noticed that PEOPLE love to live offended so they can avoid accountability!
If they remain the victim all their lives .... They can avoid the challenge of MATURITY!
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How to care for your timber coated with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil
At
Maleny Paint Hard Wax Oil has be come a favourite coating to use on interior wooden surfaces.
And Hard Wax Oil is Food Safe
Fiddes Hard Wax Oils are a blend of natural oils and waxes which are designed to protect internal timber surfaces. The wax content keeps the oil suspended in the surface of the wood for longer. Unlike film coatings, the pores of the timber are filled, and the timber pores are ‘saturated’ which will allow no room for anything else.
A timber surface that is treated with Hard Wax Oil is resistant to water and dirt because of the saturation. The wax component forms a hard layer, and this layer gets harder over the years meaning maintenance is required less frequently. In contrast to other finishes such as polyurethane or lacquers, timber surfaces that are with Hard Wax Oil can breathe freely and the coat of wax remains elastic so it will not crack, peel, flake, or blister.
Fiddes Hard Wax Oil under normal circumstances needs just two THIN coats. Anything more than this will result in over application and the coating will be weaker not stronger.
Our Wood Surface Cleaner is ideal for furniture and joinery. Simply spray on lightly and evenly, then wipe off with a lint free cloth. Easy!
For timber flooring Fiddes Wood Floor Cleaner is the way to go.
Ongoing maintenance will depend on how the surface is treated so to extend the life of your coating it is important to care for it correctly. Good care and maintenance are the key to keeping your surfaces looking amazing and it is essential to use the correct cleaning products.
It is a myth that ingredients such as eucalyptus, citrus etc are good for cleaning timber. They will in fact help with weakening the coating and reduce the durability and sheen. So please do not use any citrus, eucalyptus, ammonia or caustic based cleaners on your beautifully finished surfaces and floors.
To care for your furniture, we recommend regular cleaning with a microfibre cloth to remove dust and to use the Fiddes Wood Surface Spray. Fiddes Cleaning products are a non-abrasive, rinse free formulation that require no rinsing and will dry smear free.
This is a concentrated 1L size which will maintain the surface and keep your flooring looking just lovely! Dilute 2 capfuls into 4 litres of water and mop those floors. You can
add the mix to spray mops or why not ‘make a batch’ so it’s ready to go!
Fiddes Hard Wax Oil is extremely easy to spot repair. Mask around the scratched boards with painters’ tape, lightly sand with a fine paper and apply a coat of Hard Wax Oil.
For further information watch the video on the Fiddes YouTube Channel demonstrating this at Fiddes Oils
Fiddes now have an Ultra Raw Hard Wax Oil which offers a dead flat-matt ‘raw timber’ effect, with minimal colour change to lighter timber species.
It is formulated to maintain the natural appearance of untreated wood, Ultra Raw Hard Wax Oil retains this lighter tone, counteracting the ‘wet look’ commonly associated with traditional oil, wax or resin based finishes.
Note: It is most effective on lighter timber species. As Ultra Raw contains a degree of white pigment, if working with darker species a test patch is recommended.
The range of Fiddes Hard Wax Oils is tested for Toy Safety and is Food Safe. They are non yellowing and are Quick Drying, about 4-6 hours in correct conditions – and fully cured in 7 days.
Fiddes Hard wax oil clear is available in 4 Sheen levels – Matt, Silk, Satin & Gloss.
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 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.
Easter Paint Special
A new coat of paint can really transform a room, but painting’s a messy and time-consuming business, so you’ll want to get it right first time.
Choosing the colour is one step, and proper preparation of the walls and other surfaces is very important, but what about choosing the paint itself?
Australis AllShield Exterior Paint
AllShield Low Sheen is a 100% Acrylic, designed for exterior surfaces to give long lasting protection against Australia’s severe conditions. It is Australian made and Australian owned by Colourtrend Paints in Sydney and is especially formulated for Australia’s harsh conditions.
4 Its Just $99
The Colourtrendr manufacturing plant has achieved NATA Laboratory Accreditation, ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Accreditation and is a recognised APAS manufacturing facility Until Thursday before Easter only!!!.
Selling
buying a property!
Here are a few things to consider during the process With Tove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny
If you’re selling Australian real estate in Queensland (vacant land, buildi
Difference Between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common
About to buy a property, but not sure how to allocate ownership? It’s important to understand how you’re going to own your property. If you’re buying a property with another person, you can own it as joint tenants or tenants in common and this is usually dependant on the relationship between the parties and how you want to own your property.
Joint Tenancy
In a joint tenancy the parties to an agreement for the purchase of property individually hold an undivided equal share of the property. Where both parties purchase the property together, there is no specified percentage as to who owns what. A joint tenant does not have the right to transfer or sell their interest in the property. In order to remove their interest, they must apply to have the joint tenancy severed which will transfer that interest to the other joint tenant.
Furthermore, it should be noted that there can be more than two joint tenants to the agreement although it is most common to see joint tenancy in the form of a marriage like partnership.
Tenants in common
When purchasing as tenants in common it provides each individual to the transaction with a certain percentage of ownership. This can be equal, but also be in other percentages. Each party that owns a share of the property has the right to sell or transfer their interest in the property to a third party. This normally occurs when the purchasers are not associated with each other.
A common example would be where two or more friends decide to go into an agreement to purchase a property. In this case, each person will be able to own a different percentage based on how much they pay
Joint tenants and tenants in common and survivorship
The primary difference is in survivorship depending on which approach is chosen, different parties will get the interest of a party that dies. Under a joint tenancy, because the ownership structure cannot be split and
there are restrictions to transfer the interest, the death of one party will leave their interest with the other existing party or parties
This is different to a tenancy in common, as parties own individual portions of the property These portions will become part of their inheritance upon death and will therefore pass on under their estate.
Conclusion
If you are planning on purchasing a property with another person, it is vital to understand how ownership of the property will your vote!
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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 happening in other parts of the world. It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers https://onlinenewspapers.com/index.shtml
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
April and May are big vegetable planting months in SE Qld. Try tomatoes, capsicums and eggplants; lettuce; radish; beetroot and silverbeet; beans; cucumber and zucchini; cabbage, broccoli; turnip, onion, garlic. If you really want to try broad beans, parsnips or cauliflower, get them in without delay.
Don’t forget our expanded garden section
If you have a vegetable garden, you'll be busy there this month, as April and May are a key time in South East QLD for planting seeds and seedlings of a large range of crops. We stock a large range of seedlings, but you really have to get in on Tuesdays or Wednesdays as they don’t last very long.
Whilst WW1 was not the first war that Australia had precipitated in as ANZACS also fought ion the Boer War in South Africa the Gallipoli campaign holds a profound legacy for Australians, shaping the nation's identity through the "Anzac spirit" of courage, endurance, and mateship, despite the campaign's military failure.
With ANZAC day almost upon us it is important that all Aussies reflect on the legacy of Gallipoli which holds a profound and enduring place in Australia's national identity.
Though the Gallipoli campaign during World War I was a military failure due to a combination of factors including fierce Turkish resistance, challenging terrain, logistical problems, and a lack of adequate planning and resources on the Allied side, its significance in shaping Australian culture, values, and historical memory far outweighs the strategic outcomes of the battle itself.
It has become a foundational story in Australia’s national consciousness, symbolising courage, mateship, sacrifice, and resilience.
The Gallipoli campaign began on 25 April 1915, when Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops landed on the beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, as part of a larger Allied effort to secure a sea route to Russia. The campaign quickly turned into a prolonged and bloody stalemate, with thousands of casualties on both sides. Gallipoli was remembered by its veterans as one of the worst places to serve during the War..
For Australia, a relatively new nation at the time—having only become a federation in 1901—the campaign marked the first major military action in which its forces fought under the Australian flag. Over 8,000 Australian soldiers lost their lives during the eight-month campaign.
Despite the failure of the mission, Gallipoli became a defining moment in the development of Australian national identity. It was seen as the moment when Australia came of age, earning its place on the world stage not
just as a British colony, but as a nation with its own character. The traits exhibited by the ANZACs—bravery, perseverance, and loyalty to one another—were celebrated and held up as the best aspects of the Australian spirit.
This ideal of “mateship,” in particular, became a cornerstone of Australian culture and is still revered today.
The legacy of Gallipoli is most powerfully expressed through ANZAC Day, commemorated each year on April 25. What began as a day of mourning has evolved into a broader reflection on the sacrifices of all Australian servicemen and women. ANZAC Day ceremonies are held throughout the country and even abroad, with dawn services and marches drawing large crowds.
The continued significance of these rituals reflects the deep emotional resonance Gallipoli holds for many Australians.
In addition to shaping national values, Gallipoli has also played a role in Australia's relationship with other nations, particularly New Zealand and Turkey. The shared experience with New Zealand troops forged the enduring ANZAC bond, while respectful remembrance and reconciliation with Turkey have fostered a
The hospital was built by the Maleny community in 1920 to commemorate those who served in World War One.
unique and symbolic friendship between the two countries.
The words of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Turkish commander at Gallipoli and later the founder of modern Turkey, expressing honour and peace towards the fallen ANZACs, are often quoted as a testament to mutual respect born from conflict.
In conclusion, Gallipoli’s legacy to Australia is far greater than a historical military campaign. It is a touchstone of national identity, a symbol of shared values, and a point of unity and remembrance.
The spirit of the ANZACs continues to influence Australian society, teaching lessons about sacrifice, unity, and the enduring cost of war.
In 2015 the Maleny Hospital saw the opening of the Maleny Hospital Walk of Remembrance. This memorial walk was created by the Maleny Hospital Auxiliary and the Sunshine Coast Hospital Board.
The Maleny Hospital Walk of Remembrance
commemorates those who served in World War One. The memorial features sculptures and plaques with one of the plaque listing the names of those from the Maleny District who served in World War One.
The hospital itself was a memorial of the men and women who served in WWI, and the Walk of Remembrance is a fitting way for the hospital to mark the 100th anniversary celebrations for ANZAC Day.
The Walk of Remembrance features memorials, sculptures, plaques honouring the individual servicemen who enlisted from this district, stones engraved with the names of those killed in action, gardens, a timber arbour protecting a reflective garden, and entrance pathway.
“We’ve also received significant support from the Maleny community including local artists Tohm Hajncl (of Amber Leaf Landscaping) and stonemason Wayne Markwort who have been instrumental in this development.” Said Mr Mal Brough MP, Federal Member for Fisher who officially opened the Memorial Walk.
News from Witta Recreational Club
Proudly bought to you by David Lowden Excavations
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 KFC has produced a toothpaste that tastes like Kentucky Fried Chicken?
In collaboration with the Australian dental care company Hismile, KFC has introduced toothpaste with a fried chicken flavour, expanding the use of its characteristic flavour beyond the dinner table . . It was inspired by the fast-food chain’s well-known 11 herbs and spices.
In a press release, KFC described the toothpaste as “like biting into a hot, juicy piece of KFC Original Recipe Chicken," offering a fresh and clean finish after coating teeth in flavour.
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
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
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.”
Maleny Bowl Club wants to go undercover
Join the Maleny Bowls Club in their fight to go undercover by signing the petition to tell Canberra to upgrade the Maleny Bowls Club.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMH69VC
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Maleny Senior Citizens Notes
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD
MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH
April 2025
BUSY NEEDLES 10th and 24th
INDOOR BOWLS 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
DROP IN 4th, 11th (18th is Good Friday and 25th is Anzac Day so NO Drop In these 2 days)
COMMITTEE MEETING We can find an alternative Day as the 21st is Easter Monday)
GENERAL MEETING … 28th Usual time and happenings.
Sausage sizzle … 6th Movies … 27th
May 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.
A Senior’s thoughty!
Many a fellow who boasts that he can read character can point out the flaws in everyone's character but his own.
And, isn't it strange that most so-called ‘character readers' seem to see the bad points and never the good points in their subjects?
As we age, it’s easy to forget the importance of laughter. Yet, it remains one of the most powerful tools for maintaining a positive outlook on life.?
Maleny Calendar of Events 2025.
✦ May 3rd Federal Election day!
✦ Friday & Saturday 30th + 31st May, Maleny Show, Maleny Showgrounds,Stanley River Road, Maleny.
✦ June - June 14th - 15th -21st and 22nd at 3p.m. and performed at the Maleny Community Centre.
✦ 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 Singers perform Pagliacci
Following 2023’s success with Cavalleria Rusticana, Maleny Singers are thrilled to announce their next production – the powerful and passionate Pagliacci by Leoncavallo!
Teaming up once again with Kim Kirkman and the talented Inspiration Project Choir, they are bringing you the traditional second half of the beloved operatic double bill.
Expect a glorious blend of drama and comedy, soaring arias and stirring choruses – all in the heart of Maleny.
Featuring timeless favourites like ‘Vesti la Giubba’ and the unforgettable ‘Prologue’, this is a rare chance to experience one of opera’s most well-loved works performed live with:
• A 22-piece orchestra
• Brilliant guest artists
• Our very own local and Sunny Coast performers
Performance Dates are the Middle two weekends of June - June 14th - 15th -21st and 22nd at 3p.m. and performed at the Maleny Community Centre.
Rehearsals are in full swing! Save the dates and get ready for a thrilling night at the opera.
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Latest Community Groups news and updates Maleny Senior Citizens Group
The Maleny Senior is a social group formed over 45 years ago to give person's age over 50 the opportunity to stay active and social within our community.
The Maleny District Senior Citizens' Club was established on December 31, 1976, and provides support and activities for seniors aged 65 and over in Maleny,
Activities take place normally in the veranda room at the Maleny community Centre. What we do.
There are three main groups that keep things happening.
Indoor bowls made on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
Busy needles meet every second Thursday from 8:45 am to 11:30 am.
Members knit, crochet, chat and enjoy others company. This group contributes to the warmth and welfare of many of our local community members and also also supports the Salvation Army and their Christmas efforts. The “premmie” baby group in Queensland a local hospital are also recipients of your toils. Erowal Age Care village and many others also receive gifts made by this group. Apart from the task at hand this is a fun time for all.
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
Drop in mornings are on Friday mornings where there is coffee and a lot of chatting. The day goes from 8:30 am to 11:30 am followed by boardgames cards and lots of laughs and carry on by all.
The monthly meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month in the veranda room of the Community Centre from 9:15 am. The group holds annual fundraisers, the proceeds from which are donated to local community groups. There is also a cancer morning tea each May to raise funds for the Cancer Foundation. Members milestone birthdays are celebrating in June each year and the AGM is held in August.
The group holds a street stall in September and a Christmas party in early December.
There is a lot of fun and games during all of these gatherings and meetings. Often there is also entertainment or a guest speaker or lunch.
From time to time there is the opportunity to go on bus trips with members of other community groups. It is a great opportunity to meet people who you may not otherwise connect with.
To join it cost six dollars which is a one off cost. There is also an annual membership of $10.
For information, please phone 0419 179 516
The Maleny Show 2025
The Maleny Show is all about community, fun, and unforgettable experiences, and this year, we’re celebrating LOVE in a big way!
One of the biggest highlights of 2025 is the Wedding of the Year, where Meg and Matt will tie the knot centre stage on the Entertainment Oval at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 31st. This incredible young couple won our Free Wedding Competition and will become the first-ever couple to get married at an Agricultural Show!
To find out more about the Maleny Show 2025 visit the web site: https://www.malenyshowsociety.org.au/
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
