Maleny Grapevine Community News and Maleny District Sports Club Results for the period to 16.06.2023

So much changes in such a short time!?

One day a paddock grazing dairy cows - next a major residential development block for approximately 63 houses.

As Maleny residents would know from the continuous “thumping” of the rock breakers it would be well known that the last couple of months have seen the development of The Enclave Estate on what was previously Hopper’s Dairy Farm off Tallowood Street, Maleny.

This development is just one of a number that have been approved and are due to commence in the very near future.

Will these new developments ruin Maleny’s unique quaint slice of paradise and village friendly spirit that residents presently enjoy. Please

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Maleny

businesses suffer because of Telstra!

One doesn’t have to travel too far from Australia’s capitol cities to find Telstra phone blackspot or poorly working Telstra infrastructure.

For some time now Maleny businesses have been suffering because of poor service from Telstra. Not only have phones been not working, or working very poorly, of more concern has been the non-operation of EFTPOS services.

Maleny for a number of years has suffered from poor Telstra service. The 2023 Maleny Wood Expo in May and the Maleny Show on June 2nd and 3rd saw the phone network fail. Maleny businesses and stallholders lost tens of thousands of dollars during those events.

Federal Member for Fisher, Mr Andrew Wallace MP , who attended the Maleny Show said that he had had a lot of concerned residents come to him complaining about the poor Telstra service and delays plaguing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Mr Wallace said that a project is underway to expand the 4G and 5G at the Maleny base station… these upgrades will commence on June 13th and may take up to two weeks to complete. He continued, “New coverage is also coming in the next few months for Beerwah and Booloumba under the Mobile Black Spot Program.”

More than 6,000 locations around Australia have been nominated by members of the public, local councils, community representatives and businesses as having appalling mobile phone reception. Of those locations Queensland has at least 2984 black-spot complaints. Most of those blackspot have been known to Telstra for over a decade with little to no rectification in sight.

Around 1940 home furniture had a distinct style that was popular at the time. This telephone was one of the modern items being slowly introduced into the lounge room.

Since 2018, the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program has invested $174m towards 250 base stations across Queensland. In the 2022 - 2023 Federal Government “Better Connectivity Plan” $656 million was provided to telecoms with a further $488 million provided to NBN Co to improve mobile and broadband connectivity and resilience in rural and regional Australia. This is part of $2.2 billion dollars to be spent over 5 years.

In spite of all these promises phone reception, both mobile, fixed line and broadband continues to hamper regional and rural communities and their businesses. Whilst no-one should be held back or left behind by lack of access to high-speed broadband that is not the case in not so remote Queensland.

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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston

To contact Cr Winston Johnston

winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Maleny Skate Park Upgrade

The Maleny skate park halfpipe will be replaced

with a brand new eight-metre-wide half pipe that will be constructed and completed just in time for the summer school holidays. Due to age and safety concerns, the extremely popular existing metal half pipe, adjacent to the main concrete skate park within the Maleny Showgrounds, will be demolished this month.

The new eight-metre-wide half pipe will feature four-to-five-foot transitions and a high performance Skatelite wear surface.

Tenders for this project have now closed, and work is expected to commence in the coming months.

We have worked closely with the Maleny community on this project. These free recreational facilities for youth, families and the young-at-heart are so important to support physical and mental health. The main concrete skate park within the showgrounds remains open for action.

Rural Property Grants

Grants for rural property owners - open now! Rural landowners within Division 5 can apply for financial help to complete on-ground environment projects on their private property, with Sunshine Coast Council’s Landholder Environment Grants now open.

Grants of up to $15,000 are available for projects like bush regeneration; reducing sediment loss on farms; control of environmental weeds; modifying non-boundary fencing to make it wildlife friendly; revegetation of degraded areas; and to establish vegetation corridors and buffer zones.

Please read the Landholder Environment Grant Guidelines at:

https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants to submit your expression of interest before 14 August 2023.

The Maleny Cultural & Historical Society, The Maleny and District Men’s Shed, Knitfest and the Maleny Music and Performing Arts Incorporated have all received grants in the latest Sunshine Coast major grants round.

You can tune into the meeting live by visiting Council’s website. at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrAop7lu5Q4

Maleny Visitor Information Centre

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/

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Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.

Maleny District Sports & Recreation Club AGM

The Maleny Men’s Shed Group have been asking me for quite some time for a Queensland Flag. I have now been able to present one to Maleny Men’s Shed member, Mr Ray Hegerty a Queensland flag!

What perfect weather on both days at the Maleny Show where I caught up with BLUEY AND BINGO.

That was just one of the many thrills of the show.

Maleny Seed and Harvest Swap

The Maleny Seed and Harvest Swap, part of the Maleny Seed Library, gives community members the opportunity to swap produce which is surplus to their needs. These seeds are from local and heirloom fruit and vegetable varieties that might otherwise be lost

Hope to see it flying proudly at their complex in the grounds of the Maleny Historical Museum.

Have you seen how the roadworks on Maleny-Kenilworth Road are looking? The road is already 10x better.

This helps to eliminate waste, make sure everyone can have a bit of what they need and encourage people to grow more food in their backyard

POLITICAL COMMENT MADE BY Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment The Honourable Cameron Dick

“Te government will spend $51.4 million over four years in new arts investments.”

To help with this project I was able to present a $250 Local Heroes Grant.

Mr. Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher Federal Member for Fisher

Some Telstra Upgrades in Maleny area!

Following representations I made to Telstra last month regarding mobile reception in Maleny, I have been provided with information about upcoming upgrades in your area.

A project is underway to expand the 4G and 5G at the Maleny base station. These upgrades will commence 13 June 23 and may take up to two weeks to complete. The upgrades will require work to be carried out throughout daylight hours and technicians will need to turn off some sectors for the purposes of the upgrade.

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New coverage is also coming in the next few months for Beerwah and Booloumba under the Mobile Black Spot Program.

You can search here for further information: https://www.telstra.com.au/outages#/

The Voice Event

We recently held an outstanding reception for Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price at a “Voice” event. Thank you to the over 600 locals who support a better way forward on the Voice information event.

World Speed Record on Water beckons”!

As a child, David Warby watched his father's boat being built and subsequently break a world speed record on water at an average speed of 511 kph over a one kilometre measured distance.

Dave Warby will be setting out to break his father’s 40yr record for the Outright Unlimited World Water Speed Record. Spirit of Australia 2 is undergoing trials in preparation for the record attempt currently targetted for 2021.

Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes is a specialist manufacturer of highest quality paints and surface coatings. It is an Australian made, Australian owned Family company.

NORGLASS is proud to sponsor David & Ken Warby and the Spirit of Australia II, with SHIPSHAPE and NORTHANE products being used on the vessel for their upcoming World Speed Trials.

It doesn’t matter if your boat is not going to be used in world speed trials it can still be improved with the use of Norglass Specialty Paint.

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 floors, furniture, and exterior applications.

Shipshape Primer-Undercoat

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

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 finish.

These products are available at Maleny Paint Supplies

Maleny Service Centre

16 Lawyer Street, Maleny. Ph 54943444

http://www.malenyservicecentre.com.au

One Stop Mechanical Services Shop

Licenced Roadworthy Inspector on the premises

Latest Battery Technology announced

Chinese manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has announced that a new battery pack will go into mass production in 2024.

The Chinese company has its headquarters in Fremont California has been working on the new technology for ten years.

A spokesperson for Gotion High-Tech says that the battery will deliver range of up to 1,000kms for a single charge and could last for over two million kilometers. The L600 LMFP battery cell has now passed all safety tests.

The longevity of electric vehicles will open up incredible possibilities for the future of transport.

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.

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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Electricity Prices continue to rise

Regional Queenslanders are set to cop the highest power price increase in the country, with average bills expected to rocket up 28 per cent.

On average South East Queensland residents are facing an increase of approximately 21.5 per cent or on average about $349 dollars a year more.

The Queensland Government is continuing to subsidise regional electricity prices, which is expected to cost about $635.2 million in 2022–23.

Increased prices are being blamed on higher gas and coal prices faced by thermal generators, mostly due to the war in Ukraine.

BEWARE - Another Scam

Another scam has come to the notice of the National Australia Bank whereby criminals are tricking users into downloading an app from a web site that looks like an NAB website thus causing people to lose control of their phones, computers and tablets.

A NAB spokesperson said that the bank was aware of a number of fake websites connected to the bank which have been created by cyber criminals.

NAB will never ask customers to download programs directly from our site. Anyone compromised should contact NAB by phone on 13 22 65.

Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club

The Chatty Cafe in Maleny - come and join us!

The Chatty Cafe is being held at the Maleny Library every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 and provides locals with an opportunity for a cuppa and a chat with fellow Chatty Cafe guests and friendly volunteers.

Although this is a Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club initiative, we welcome anyone who has an hour a week to spare, to enjoy a chat with an interesting bunch of local residents. If you would like to help out, or know of someone who might benefit from more social interaction, join us for a tea or coffee at Maleny Library on Tuesdays between 10:30 and 11:30 am…. Everyone is welcome!

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The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News

Maleny Commerce News

Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet?

Local Gift Card - Maleny

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;

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

Give the gift of Maleny. Support local businesses and keep our money on the Hinterland circulating to create more jobs for locals and growing our own economy. You can load up a card with any amount you want and gift or raffle or donate

To find out more about the Maleny Gift Card visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny

Dr. Jon Outridge had his surgery in Maple Street, Maleny opposite the old Maleny Police Station. Dr. Francis Guard also attended patients at the surgery. Dr. Outridge is now a doctor with the RFDS in western Queensland.

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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Dr Jon Outridge left his Doctors Surgery in Maleny yo join the RFDS as a Flying Doctor.

The largest loss of life in a rail accident on the Queensland railway network with 16 fatalities occurred at approximately 9:48 am on 5 May 1947 on the Brisbane to Dayborough Rail line approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of Brisbane. This train disaster is still the most deadly in Queensland Rails history. The accident occurred when a crowded picnic train derailed on a sharp left-hand curve between Ferny Grove and Camp Mountain stations. Sixteen people including both the driver and fireman of the train were killed and a further 38 were injured.

On that fateful day special train, service number E91, consisting of a 4-8-0 C17-class steam locomotive, No. 824, and six wooden suburban passenger carriages, Evans Cars numbered 740, 739, 742, 741, 743 and 744 left Roma Street railway station at 8.50a.m.

This was just one of a number of specially chartered trains to travel on that line on the day, conveying groups to numerous picnic locations in the scenic country area north-west of Brisbane This particular train was chartered by the social and recreation club for employees of the Department of Trade and Customs, who were travelling to a picnic venue at Closeburn to celebrate the Labour Day public holiday. This was really a big event in those times compared to today and because not many families

had their own cars and it was not uncommon for large groups to hire a train to certain locations.

The speed limit on the Dayboro line at the time was km/h on straight sections of track, and 32 km/h through curve. Travelling down the grade the train suddenly quickly picked up

Carriages started to rock severely causing luggage to fall from overhead racks and women and children began to scream.

Then the locomotive left the rails on a left-hand curve. The locomotive tipped onto its right side and ploughed into an embankment, the coal tender upended, and water tank set free. The first carriage struck the water tank squarely, with the three leading passenger carriages telescoped into the wreckage. All of the front carriage and the two

leading compartments of the second were Injune.

At the subsequent inquest it was found the train's driver had been rostered on a line he had never driven before. The train was exceeding the speed limit by 24 kilometres per hour as it came around the bend at Camp Mountain.

The inquest also found that the fireman who was supposed to be supervising the new driver wasn't paying close enough attention, the brakes weren't sufficiently applied as they went down. The train just got too fast and out of control and jumped the lines. The inquiry headed by Judge, Sir Alan Mansfield shared blame directed to both the fireman and guard.

Much of this information is available from handtyped transcripts of witness statements from the

Steam locomotive, No. 824 E91, a 4-8-0 C17class steam locomotive now on permanent display at Injure SW Qld

The above memorial is situated at McLean Road South, Camp Mountain, 4520 and marks the site of the Camp Mountain Rail Crash.

Witta Accident seriously injures teenage girls

At about 11.18am Monday, June 12 a vehicle containing two teenage girsl was driven off the side of the roadway and slid about 50 m down a steep embankment at Maleny Kenilworth Rd at Witta. Emergency service members quickly freed one girl from the vehicle but another was trapped for longer. One of the girls was transported by road to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries.

The second girl was stabilised at the scene suffering significant leg and pelvic injuries, before she was flown by helicopter to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital..

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.

Saddened by the deaths in NSW Bus Crash

The Maleny SES + RFB Groups are saddened by the Hunter Valley Bus Crash. We send our thoughts tributes to all the victims of the.

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

Follow Maleny SES Group via their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MalenySES

An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions

When we were younger and the society moved at a lot slower pace we all knew what our gender was by the type of tackle that we had below the belt.

Today things have changed markedly. Australia has even legalised same sex marriage - and there is nothing wrong with that. After all as an individual you cannot always control who you “fall in love with”.

It might be considered normal for a child of 3 or 4 years of age to alternate between identifying themselves as “boy” or “girl and that continues to change on a regular basis, however it could be up to the age of 16 to 18 for a child to sufficient mental capacity to give informed consent to start making a move towards changing gender. This should only be considered with open consultation with parents and family medical advisors.

Today more kids are questioning their gender due to it being popular socially, or even more so in the news and social media.

It has been reported that Queensland Education school guidance officers are advising students as young as 12 on how to go about changing their names, pronouns, and gender – without including parents. It was also reported that in one known case it is claimed that a guidance officer encouraged a child to lie to their parents and the school would support a potential case for the child to cut ties with their parents.

One mother even claimed that her daughter was groomed into believing that her home was not safe if her parents did not affirm her new identity. Who makes these decisions?

She continued to say that the school was going to put a new gender identity in place without telling the family initially, just a flick of the switch. There was no communication and no support plan.

Guidance officers can use their professional judgment to determine if a student has sufficient maturity and understanding to be considered a mature minor and therefore consent to beginning changing gender services without parental permission.

Transgender kids, especially children and adolescents, have a much higher risk for and rate of self-harm and of suicidal thoughts or suicidal attempts, and of depression and anxiety, mostly caused by the often incorrect thought of being unaccepted.

Do we know just how widespread this practice is in our schools?

Is it morally and criminally a correct and are Queensland teachers are deceiving students parents?

It is important that we know about the Department of Education position around the expectation placed on teachers caught between the student’s wishes and a parent’s right to know about major information about the subject student.

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Truthful Jones says

Truthful said that when he was last in Dublin he stayed with a friend, Patrick O’Shea. Whilst there Patrick called his lawyer and asked, “Is it true they are suin’ dem der cigarette companies for causin’ people to get cancer?”

“Yes, Patrick, sure is true,” responded the lawyer.

“And now someone is suin’ dem fast food restaurants for makin’ dem fat an’ cloggin’ their arteries with all dem der burgers an’ fries, is that true?”

“Sure is, Patrick.”

“And that a lady sued McDonald’s for millions when she burned her tongue with that hot coffee that she ordered?”

“Yep.” “And that a football player sued that university when he graduated and still couldn’t read?”

“That’s right,” said the lawyer.” But why are you asking?”

“Well, I was thinkin’. . .

What I want to know is, can I sue Guinness for all dem ugly women It made me sleep with.

Morale: Maybe it is important that we always take actions to be responsible for our own actions.

Only in Australia

Only those who live in the country would understand.

Local Groups News

There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!

Maleny Bowls Club on Wednesday nights

Wednesday night social bowls at the Maleny Bowls Club has once again commenced. As from February 1st the season will run for 18 weeks starting at 6p.m. and finishing at 9p.m. Everyone is welcome - bowlers and non bowlers join in the night for great socialising.

The night includes a BBQ roll and the licensed bar is open.

To find out more simply ring Wendy on 0438399604

To get started email the games director on: gamesdirector@malenybowlsclub.com.au

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

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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

Meeting. Times

Maleny Uniting Church, Landsborough Road, Maleny

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

Apex Club of Maleny

Meeting. Times

MALENY HOTEL/MALENY BOWL'S CLUB

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 MALENY-BLACKALL 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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Being a part of a community can make us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves.

Selling or buying a property!

What is a Guarantee?

With Trove Easton of Easton Lawyers, Maleny

In commercial or personal matters, if the lender thinks a borrower might not be able to repay a loan, they may ask the lender to provide a guarantee to increase the likelihood of the loan being repaid.

There are two types of guarantees

✦ a first-party guarantee where the loan is guaranteed by security in the form of an asset; or

✦ a third-party guarantee where someone else guarantees the loan. You should always obtain legal advice before entering into a guarantee as lender, borrower, or guarantor.

For the guarantor it is essential to understand, that should the borrower fail to repay the loan for any reason, it is the guarantor that must repay the loan in full. So guarantors should give the same

care and consideration, as if taking out a loan personally.

How can Easton Lawyers help?

Easton Lawyers has been providing individuals and businesses with tailored local legal solutions for 16 years

If you need legal advice as a buyer or seller of a business or if you would just like to have a us look over the terms and conditions of your document, contact Easton Lawyers at 07 5494 3511 or by email: reception@eastonlawyers.com.au or eastonlawyers.com.au and arrange a time to discuss your needs us.

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.

Lawyers remains an integral part of a wonderful, diverse community, providing good old fashioned service, with a strong focus on supporting and sponsoring community events.

Web Address: http://eastonlawyers.com.au/

Its on again- Community Grants 2023

Applica8ons are now open for grants up to $2000 from the Rotary Club of Maleny Applica8on forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Rotary Club of Maleny via secretary.maleny@rotary9620.org or phone 0419 942 561 or 0408 663 842

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/

Trivia Night - 17th June

Don’t forget the Trivia Night and Silent Auction being held at the Maleny RSL Hall on June 17th starting at 6p.m. The night is being held to help raise funds for the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre.

The night is being supported by the Maple Street CoOp. There are a number of great prizes valued at over $1700 to be won in the silent auction.

Drinks will be available at the RSL bar. Bring your own nibbles and settle in for a fun night. For more information phone FI on 0416057702.

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.

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Battery choice should take into consideration safety, overall cost of ownership and environmental safety. Common types of batteries used to store solar energy include lithium-ion, flow, lead acid, and nickel cadmium.

Lithium-ion batteries have a long lifecycle, are low maintenance and popular for residential battery energy storage systems. Flow batteries are an emerging battery technology using a water-based solution of zinc bromide. They operate well in hot climates (but not cold) and are more suited to large-scale systems. They’re relatively expensive to buy and maintain but are easy to recycle.

Lead acid batteries have been around a long time so are cheap, reliable and have established systems for disposal and recycling. However, they have a shorter lifespan and are higher maintenance. They’re more temperature-sensitive and have a slower charge cycle.

Nickel cadmium batteries are more expensive compared with lead acid batteries and contain highly toxic chemical

components. They are difficult to maintain but have a long service life.

LFP and NMC lithium-ion batteries: what’s the difference?

Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used for residential or business battery energy storage systems, however it’s important to know that not all lithium-ion batteries are alike in chemistry. Two major types on the market are lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) and nickel manganese cobalt (NMC).

NMC batteries are a newer technology and can be charged at a higher, faster rat; however, this does generate more heat. The chemistry of this battery and its lower flashpoint means there is a higher risk of catching fire due to thermal runaway (an uncontrollable increase in temperature). Nickel and cobalt are rare and expensive, and mining and disposal of these elements is environmentally problematic.

LFP batteries use lithium iron phosphate chemistry and are the safest option. They are more stable chemically and thermally, so they are at a very low risk of catching fire. The use of iron, which is a more plentiful element, means LFP batteries are both are cheaper and less toxic than their counterparts.

LFP batteries have both a lower energy density and lower operating voltage NMC batteries. However, they have an excellent life cycle – approximately four times that of NMC batteries – and are suitable for a wide variety of climates.

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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.

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

Don’t

Now is the time to prepare the edible garden beds that will be planted during the spring. The more natural goodness added to the soil now – the more homegrown goodness will be produced. Dig in plenty of organic compost and animal manure to prepare garden beds for the season of growth and abundance ahead.

Rocky Point ActivGrow Soil Improver is the low fuss way to prepare vegetable and herb beds. Rocky Point ActivGrow is supercharged with over sixteen active ingredients including a blend of

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 to the new owners Andrea & Mark Porter.

organic compost, composted chicken and cow manure, blood and bone, gypsum, fish meal, seaweed extract, iron, zeolite and trace elements. This ensures your plants are healthier, producing brilliant colour and increased yields. Rocky Point ActivGrow is suitable for all garden types.

Rocky Point Sugar Cane Mulch is the perfect mulch for around your vegetable and herb plants. Sugar Cane Mulch looks great, it is weed free, will help to retain moisture, to suppress weeds and help to keep new seedlings warm and protected.

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

Like us on Facebook for up-to-date special offers and upcoming events.

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Now is an ideal time to check out our new “Garden Section”

forget that we are an official STIHL dealership

Local Groups News

There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!

Maleny Senior Citizens Notes May 2023

BUSY NEEDLES 11th and 25th

INDOOR BOWLS 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st

DROP IN 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

COMMITTEE MEETING … 15th (830am Lynda’s place) 830am.

GENERAL MEETING … 22nd 915am for 930am start.

. All the usual happenings.

June 2023

IT IS BIRTHDAY MONTH

BUSY NEEDLES 8th and 22nd

INDOOR BOWLS 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

DROP IN 2nd (this is maleny show day but we can meet if people would like to) 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

COMMITTEE MEETING 19th (830am at Lynda’s.)

GENERAL MEETING … 26th Barry Burgum will be our entertainer for our birthday celebration morning plus all our usual happenings.

11th Sausage Sizzle

MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

JP Services have returned to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre at 17 Bicentenary Lane,Maleny.

Hours are 9.30-12.30

Monday to Friday.

Brought to you by the ‘JP in the Community’ team’. https://www.malenync.org.au/

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Maleny Calendar of Events 2023

✦ Maleny Rotary “Gangsters + Flappers Casino Night - May 13th - 6p.m. to 10p.m. - Maleny RSL. Tickets at Maleny Barbers or Maleny Comms.

✦ Maleny Wood Expo April 29 -1 May Maleny Showgrounds.

✦ Maleny Golf Club Charity Day: Friday 19 May, 2022 - To benefit Maleny Hospital Auxiliary.

✦ Maleny Show 100 Years of Shows 2 & 3 June Maleny Showgrounds.

✦ Muscle on the Mountain on Sunday July 2nd at the Maleny Showgrounds

✦ Knitfest Yarn & Fibre Arts Festival: Saturday 1 – Monday 3 July, 2023.

✦ Blackall 100 trail ultra-marathon: Saturday 14- Sunday 15 October, 2023

To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to:

malenysportspark@gmail.com

Today’s Thought!

"I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better." — Georg C. Lichtenberg.

"There is nothing permanent except change." — Heraclitus.

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." — Mother Teresa.

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Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top”

“Back on the road” ….. continuing on with my mission!

More donations for the R.F.D.S

We are back into the Queensland Show Circuit and once again I am travelling as part of the Show Circuit collecting donations from the small country towns. They’re always friendly.

Back in my happy place in Slims Cab, in the last 3hrs I’ve had

Bit of a long shot here but do any of you guys know anyone high up in the NHVR or QLD transport I could speak to?

I’ve got an idea that needs to be approved and have been trying to go about it the traditional way but haven’t had much luck through phone calls, hoping that through the power of social media someone knows someone who can sign off on what I’d like to do after this trip which I’m hoping will raise a lot more money for my charities.

Saw this in Clermont. It is the level of Boganism that many aspire too, jet ski and project car in the front yard with a wheel-less commodore out front being used to hold the basketball hoop down

Be a real “Mate”

Make sure that you look after your mates - Treat them all well!.

There are no places for bullies or abusers in this life.

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Gotta love it. It is with a great honour that I have become an Honorary Member of The Showmens Guild of Australasia.

You can follow Sam’s adventures via his Facebook Page at “The Travelling Jackaroo”

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Moffitt & Son Garage, Maleny.

Maleny District locals would well remember “Moffies Garage” at the top of Maple Street. Maleny. The garage was operated by George Moffitt. George was born in Conondale and subsequently completed an apprenticeship as a mechanic, Apart from being a motor repair service the business operated a towing and crane business.

Today the building still exists and is a coffee shop. Just another distant memory of Maleny and Maleny’s residents.