2019 Mary Valley Voice February 13 Vol 29 #02

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Friends of Amamoor cover story  2 Find-A-Frog-In-February begins  2 Gheerulla Hall activities  12 Mary River 'Punk' Turtle  12, 13 & 14

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new event we have lined up in March is the “Shave for a Cure” to raise funds for research into leukaemia. Held on Saturday 2 March at the Station. Come along to support us, shavers in action from 9am to 1pm. Sponsors welcome, see the website www.worldsgreatestshave.com – details on 'Events' page.

• Our weekly Amamoor Station Markets, held every Saturday morning from 7 to 12 noon, are going well. We have a range of local, seasonal produce, coffee, fresh juices and a variety of crafts on offer. Come grab a coffee, buy your veges, catch up with friends in a relaxed, friendly environment.

• Every 2nd Friday of the month, at the Station, from 5.30 onwards, we hold a Cheers and Beers community get together.

The menu changes monthly. A cash bar, offering a variety of beer and wine is available and every month we have live music. There are not many places that offer free live music, cheap, delicious meals and drinks, and a fabulous atmosphere! Come and join us – everyone is welcome.

• This year we are planning to have a ‘Container Recycling Depot’ at the Amamoor Station.

• We will also be hosting an ‘Easter Extravaganza’. More details will be given closer to the dates.

A special mention must go to our amazing group of volunteers, without whom we could not achieve what we do. Thank you so very much. We are always looking for more volunteers, so if you are keen to help out in any capacity, please get in touch with us.

We thank the Mary Valley and Gympie communities for your support of our events. We have been amazed at the generosity and support from you all.

Here’s to a happy, healthy, successful 2019!

Julia Tidy, President

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FIND A FROG IN FEBRUARY BEGINS

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our help promoting this important Citizen Science project would be most appreciated.

Last February a staggering 2,400 frog records came in from 140 'Froggers' who were looking for our amphibious friends from Maleny to Burrum Heads, west to Kilkivan and all along the coast down to Peregian.

Hop into this year's frog pond, take photos and record calls of frogs, send them in and have them identified. Help to care for our frogs by increasing our knowledge of their whereabouts and their habitats.

With the recent rain it's perfect timing to participate in the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC) – Citizen Science – Annual Frog Survey.

• Check out Find a Frog in February website for all the information you need to get involved in research that helps planners and researchers understand and protect our frogs.

• Follow MRCCC on Facebook for Frog of the Day videos so you can get your eye in – and your ears in too!

• Join the Find a Frog in February Group on Facebook to connect with other fervent 'Froggers'.

• Download the Australian Museum's FrogID app on your smartphone and join the 'Find a Frog in February – MRCCC' group – so you are ready to send in your recordings of frog calls.

• If you're the competitive type you can challenge your 'Frogger' friends – set up your own group on FrogID and make it a big 'Frogging February'!

• The great resources on FrogID will help you identify the frogs you encounter.

• Attend face-to-face Frog Workshops with Eva Ford – details on Facebook.

• Teachers – get ready to involve your students in meaningful scientific data collection – there are some great teaching resources on the FrogID website. Set up your own group on FrogID or use the MRCCC data sheets as a class exercise.

Whether you use the data sheets from the MRCCC website or the FrogID app – all data collected throughout the Mary River catchment will go to the Queensland WildNet database for all future research and planning efforts.

• The first 100 MRCCC data sheets submitted will be rewarded with a free copy of the Queensland Museum's "Frogs of South-East Queensland". To get involved visit www.mrccc.org.au Find-A-Frog-In-February is supported by the Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast councils.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Kenilworth Hall Show & Recreation Ground Assoc. Inc. Monday 1st April 2019 7:30pm at the RSL Room, Kenilworth Public Hall ALL WELCOME! Inquiries ph Secretary Anne Whiteman 0408 118 037

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he children are back at school, the excesses of Christmas and New Year are behind us and it is time to settle into the rhythm of normal life. I am aware that for some that is difficult or not possible. There are issues and stresses to deal with, often with no easy solutions.

Our project aims to help those who are in this type of situation.

It is very encouraging that already it has been possible to help a few residents of the greater Kenilworth area. We consider this extends to Conondale and Crystal Waters community as part of the Upper Mary River Valley. There is no expectation of any payment being made by those we assist. Talking with us may help, or we may suggest and organise more specific assistance.

Anything discussed will be strictly confidential.

I am specially wishing to help men with issues such as depression or anger. I have considerable personal experience with both. With these conditions it is not just the individual who is affected. There are family members, friends, and the local community generally who can be affected, often seriously.

One person acting on an unresolved anger impulse can cause life-long consequences for many, particularly a person who experiences anger/rage and lashes out at another person. I am especially sad when domestic violence affects children.

• A small group met recently to plan the next step for our project; to identify willing and suitable individuals to be “community connectors”. Ideally they will be people who interact with the public in our area.

Short (one hour) online training will give those people basic skills to approach a person who doesn't appear to be their usual selves and, due to their circumstances, may have thoughts of suicide. It would not be their task to counsel the person but to arrange someone, or an organisation with relevant skills to contact them.

We do have further plans and will let you know of these in the future. Enjoy the rain that is falling as I type.

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STATE MEMBER FOR NICKLIN

t was great to do my first mobile office in Belli Park at the historic Belli Hall recently and I thank the Belli locals for the invitation and warm welcome. If you missed my mobile office in Kenilworth I will be back very soon, so please follow me on Facebook.com/martyhuntmp for future mobile office dates.

Cooroy Intersections I was impressed to see hundreds of concerned locals attend the panel forum held in Cooroy on Tuesday evening (5 February) to discuss the details around future safety upgrades for major intersections in Cooroy. Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton MP, Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington and I presented and took questions from the floor on these important infrastructure projects.

The input from the forum will be presented to Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to feed into their broader consultation programme. Once TMR has consolidated the data they will present recommendations on ‘the way forward' and I will be sure to keep the community informed. If you have not had your say on these projects – there is still time – www.cooroyintersections.com.au 2018/2019 Budget Wish List With a fresh Queensland Budget being delivered in June – I am busy putting together the budget wish list for Nicklin. Being in ‘opposition’ makes securing funds for the Electorate a challenge, but it certainly won’t stop me asking for what Nicklin communities want and need. • If you or a group/organisation you represent have ideas about what you would like to see on that wish list (big or small), I would love to hear from you. Please just drop me an email with your ideas to – nicklin@parliament.qld.gov.au Marty

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AC will hold our AGM on Monday 4 March at 6pm at the Bowls Club. We will keep the formalities short and sweet so we can enjoy the good company, the light refreshments and the entertainment.

• The Artists Alliance Australia, based in Caloundra, is joining with KAC to present an art exhibition in Kenilworth Hall from 28 June till the 1 July. Entitled “Bush to the Beach”, this exhibition featuring the work of nine well known Sunshine Coast artists will follow the bush and beach theme in a range of media and styles. All works will be for sale. We are sure the opening night on Friday 28 June starting at 6pm will be a most enjoyable evening. The exhibition will be jointly opened by well known artists, Jandemarra Cadd from Pomona and Pam Hopkins from Imbil.

• We are hoping to interest enough people in a theatre trip to Yandina on 8 June to see the Indee Theatre’s production of the very funny “Every Crook and Nanny”. Please let us know if you’d like to go so we can think about some shared transport.

• KAC is planning “Markets in the Park” for Easter Saturday, featuring mainly arts and crafts. Prospective stallholders can contact our Secretary, Lisa, for further details, see ad on page 9.

• Just a reminder to members that it’s time for membership renewals which can be paid at the AGM or through direct deposit.

We would love to welcome new members so don’t be shy – contact our Secretary Lisa on kac@kenilwortharts.org.au or 5472 3223.

You don’t have to be able to paint, draw, sing, dance, write poems or play the violin or the tuba to be a member! You just need to enjoy the arts in all their forms from cartoons to the classics, from pops to pantomime or plays!

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notice on page three of the Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette published on 23 November, 1918 announced that a bushman’s carnival would be held at Kenilworth to raise money for the Soldiers Comforts Fund. This event was supported by the community and the report page four of the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser published on December 6, 1918 stated:"Saturday last turned out a beautiful day for what has now come to be regarded as Kenilworth’s first "show”. From an early hour the usual rendezvous, Sharry’s paddock (now Gheerulla Stables) was a hive of industry. The committee had gone to a deal of trouble lately in preparing track, hurdles, etc for the various events and were early on the spot giving the final touches.

Visitors began to arrive early, and before the day closed, upwards of 300 paid admission to the grounds. As all children of school age and under, went free, it is safe to say that the attendance numbered over 500. Many of the visitors availing themselves of the dry roads came long distances, from Imbil on the one side to as far as Kilcoy on the other. As the proceeds were to go in aid of the Wounded Soldiers Comforts Fund all help was voluntary, and it is estimated that the profits will roughly speaking reach about £65 to £70. A fruit and soft drink stall under the supervision of Mrs and Miss Hassall did a roaring trade, helping to swell the funds considerably, and although well stocked in the morning, was deluded of the last bottle of “pop” before night. The exhibits in what may be termed the “pavilion” which latter was constructed of saplings and tarpaulins, although few in number, were made up for their excellence. The judges in the different sections were:- Horses – Mr Faircloth of Imbil; Farm section – Mr

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The success of this first “show” galvanised the community into forming the Kenilworth Pastoral Agricultural Horticultural and Industrial Society possibly in late 1918 with a view to staging the first “official” agricultural show in 1919. The report of the second meeting of this society was published on page 4 of the Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser 17.2.1919.

It appears that the impact of this first “show” reverberated around the Mary Valley when the following was published on page 7 of the Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette 14.12.1918:"A meeting will shortly be announced re starting an Agricultural and Pastoral Society, where everybody is earnestly asked to attend and help make a success of what should be a big function. Considering that Kenilworth can clear over £75 in a day’s show, what can Imbil and district do?"

Congratulations must go to both communities for continuing to stage show events over the past 100 years.

• A display of the history of shows in Kenilworth will be on display at the Kenilworth Museum as from Sunday, 3 March, 2019.

Pictured centre, finely dressed 1930s Kenilworth Show attendees.

Lenore Meldrum President, Kenilworth and District Historical Assn Inc.

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n the MVV 16 January 2019 article page 4, “Don’t sully the name of Yahoo Creek” the photograph identified as C. Sharry was incorrect – it was one of Edward Pickering.

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he Kenilworth Swimming Pool Committee would like to thank the Sunshine Coast Council for their generous donation and ongoing assistance. Without their help the pool would not be able to keep operating.

The Kenilworth Pool is a community pool managed by a small dedicated group of volunteers. Due to the Council’s generosity we were able to conduct a First Aid and CPR course for our volunteers.

This training will be of a great benefit for the future of the group to deliver a First Aid service which is essential for the safety of the swimming public.

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reparations are underway for the 2019 Kenilworth Food Fest. For the coming year the date is now Saturday 29 June.

Come and enjoy a winter’s weekend of fantastic food and wine.

The festival is now in its 11th year and the list of providers continues to grow and widen which will delight your taste buds!

It’s also a family day out with the addition of fun-fuelled ‘extras’ to cater for a range of ages and interests.

Kenilworth Dairies will again be a major sponsor with businesses in town organising their goods and services along the main street.

Parking venues will be organised north and south of the town so that parking and access to the festival is easy.

Our new website is due to go live late in January and be sure to follow the build-up on our Facebook page.

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Speak Up Engage opportunity Young people aged 15 to 24 – be heard, get involved and help shape the Sunshine Coast of tomorrow.

Applications are now open for Speak Up Engage, council’s youth engagement and development program providing free professional and personal development training.

Places are limited. Registrations close 1 March. See our website for details.

Enter now for national art prize Nationwide entries are now being sought for the prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2019, with a major acquisitive prize of $25,000. The Award is open to any artist who is an Australian resident, working in a 2D medium. Entries close on 8 April. Visit council’s gallery website for details.

Cleantech event coming soon Following the success of council’s The Cleantech Effect event last year, we are proud to support the National Clean Technologies Conference & Exhibition on 29-31 May at the Events Centre, Caloundra. This important event will connect national government representatives and business decisions makers with the innovators of the cleantech industry.

For more information or to register, visit www.nctce.com.au

COULD YOU BE A QAS FIRST RESPONDER?

he Queensland Ambulance Service is looking for dedicated members of the Kenilworth and Imbil community to become Volunteer First Responders. This exciting role allows you to help those in your community when they need it most!

What is a First Responder?

First Responders are dispatched in their own vehicles, with equipment provided by the QAS, to provide initial emergency medical care to patients in their local community while the ambulance is on it’s way.

To apply! Contact the Kenilworth Ambulance Station OIC, Wayne Thompson.

Email: QAS.KenilworthOIC@ambulance.qld.gov.au QAS Kenilworth Ambulance Station,11 Margaret Street, Kenilworth Qld 4574.

Phone admin line: 5454 1001 (For ambulance Call triple zero 000).

When applying, you will receive an application pack that requires the following mandatories be met.

• Current Drivers License • First Aid Certificate • Proof of Vehicle insurance and registration • Criminal History Check • Medical assessment from your GP • Interview Please visit the QAS website and click on the ‘Volunteer Recruitment’ to find out more information. https://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/volunteerrecruitment.html

COOROY-NOOSA FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY GROUP – OPEN HOURS

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he Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St, Cooroy is now open for a new year. The enthusiastic members of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group are at the Centre on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm to show you around the modern well equipped and air conditioned building. If you want to know more about your past they can help with your family history queries, you may be surprised at what you can discover to share with your family and friends.

Special Interest Groups have formed to study our Irish, Scottish and German families but a wide range of International and Australian internet sources are available as well as an extensive library of books and CDs. To see future talks and events visit www.genealogy-noosa.org.au or phone 3129 0356.

RAINFALL KENILWORTH – JANUARY 2019 by Michael Pfeiffer Kenilworth received just 22mm of rain in January this year. This fell over eight days.

This is the lowest recorded rainfall for January since records started in 1903.

The previous lowest was recorded in 2003.

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – JANUARY 2019 by Graham Brennan This January we had 26mm. Driest January since 2003 with 8mm. Last January 71mm.

The 18 year average 184mm. We had rain on nine days. 18 year average 15 days.

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fter the age of 30, people lose around 3-5% of their muscle mass per decade which speeds up dramatically after the age of 70, with men losing around 30% of their muscle mass in their lifetime and women usually more. Not only does the size of your muscles decline but also your strength. Strength declines up to 15% per decade beginning between 30 and 40 years of age and 25-40% after the age of 70. Lifting weights at least two times a week can assist in minimising this decline.

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We also are finalising the details for our Tetrathalon in March this year. More info to come.

Kenilworth Pony Club welcomes all its existing and new members that are joining for 2019 – lets make it a good one!

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nother fantastic project that will materialise in 2019 is the Designer Dunny in Isaac Moore Park, Kenilworth. A contractor for the construction will be appointed by February and we expect that work will begin early March 2019.

The construction timeframe for the build is set to take around 17 weeks, so we expect to be unveiling the new Designer Dunny in late July! This is a really exciting development which will create a genuine point of difference and another tourist drawcard for the beautiful village town of Kenilworth.

Want to make 2019 your healthiest year yet? – Council can help! Our ‘Healthy Sunshine Coast’ programme has something for everyone, regardless of your age or current fitness level. All you have to do to get started is check out council’s homepage to find a programme that suits you. So get cracking, you’ll be glad you did!

Obi Obi Road – As long time followers of mine will know, lobbying the State government to bituminise the unsealed downhill section of the Obi Obi Road has been among my very top priorities – and this remains the case in 2019.

This section of road between Kenilworth and Mapleton was described as a ‘death trap’ for motorists travelling down the gravel section of the split road in a list of Queensland’s most unroadworthy roads that was published by the RACQ in 2016.

I’m certain that people who regularly commute this section of road will agree. It was only recently that I had a near miss with a motorist who was travelling the wrong way UP this section of road. When we stopped and I asked this motorist why they were going in the wrong direction, they said they were too scared to continue down the gravel road and decided to turn back.

Although any decision to seal this section of the Obi Obi Rd rests with the State Government, I will continue to do everything in my power as Divisional Councillor to push for that outcome – for the safety of local residents, businesses and tourists alike.

Basket case – It’s disappointing to see the sorry state of some of the plants in the hanging baskets in the main street of Kenilworth.

Council staff and myself went to a great deal of effort to get these 40 hanging baskets adorning facades of local businesses, while Tony and Juna Kebblewhite from Florabundance Nursery provided a vast array of flowers to fill the baskets free of charge.

If some people feel it is too much for them to sufficiently water the baskets and don’t want their hanging baskets anymore, please get in touch with me and I’ll be happy to find other local businesses who’ll appreciate and look after them.

Wheels turning for transport service – We’re crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s on the Kenilworth Community Transport Service and I’m happy to report that we’re on track to commence this trial service in early April.

I’d like to thank Des King and Shirley Moreland who have volunteered to be committee members to help manage this new trial service alongside Graeme White and David Coles. All four are highly respected community members and they’ll do a sterling job.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads is eager to see how this council-funded trial service goes, with a view to replicating it in other areas of the State where needed – it’s that good!

Get your wishes granted! – Council’s Community Partnership Funding programme provides up to three years of operational funding to a diverse range of community groups across our region. This allows community groups to dedicate their time and resources to better deliver their services to the community.

The programme provides up to three years of funding towards operational expenses to not-for-profit organisations and more than $870,000 in funding has been allocated to 113 local not-forprofit community groups across the region this financial year!

For more information, visit council’s website and click on the ‘Living and Community’ tab.

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t Martin’s in the Fields in London is noted for its wonderful music. Well, here’s our Aussie counterpart – St George’s in the Hills! Yes, right here at St George’s Anglican Church in Maleny there will be a very enjoyable concert series this year, featuring four concerts on 27 April (Kim Kirkman Choir), 28 July (Classic Clarinets), 8 September (Mandolins of Brisbane) and 30 November (Christmas Concert).

Tickets for individual concerts or the series will be available from St George’s, St Luke’s (Kenilworth) and St Mary’s (Montville).

• Maleny hasn’t cornered the music market! Here in Kenilworth in May there will be a Celtic Concert with Kim Kirkman’s Tapestry Choir at St John Bosco’s Church with afternoon tea at St Luke’s.

This is a joint St John Bosco/St Luke’s event. Watch this space.

• Last Christmas, St Luke’s, Kenilworth, organised the collection and distribution of 30 personal care packages for the elderly and socially isolated through Nambour Anglicare, Flaxton Range Care and Erowal at Maleny. These gifts were received with pleasure by the recipients and made with equal pleasure by the donors.

Thanks to all who helped in any way.

• Rev’d Ann Shepperson, Sunshine Coast hospital chaplain, will present a series of workshops on “Pastoral Caring in Your Community” at St George’s with the first session on Tues. 19 Feb 1pm-4.30pm. These workshops are open to all interested folk, not just Anglicans. For details please contact 5499 9130.

• The Women’s Breakfasts are happening again with a breakfast on 23 February provided by the Lutheran ladies at 152 Teutoberg Avenue, Witta starting at 8am. Please let Ruth know if you’d like to go – 5435 2789.

• Christian meditation has begun for the year at 9am at Montville and 11am at Maleny on Wednesdays and 9am in Kenilworth on Thursdays.

• A “Quiet Day” with Kathryn Houston will be held Saturday 9 March at St Mary’s Hall, Montville. For details Maureen 5446 0312.

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• Bishop Jeremy Greaves will celebrate HC at St Mary’s, Montville, Sunday 28 April at 7.30am and then at St George’s Maleny at 9am. There will be a parish lunch to follow at Montville. St George’s Day is 23 April and will be celebrated on 28 April at St George’s.

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DIVISION 8 GYMPIE REGIONAL COUNCIL

here are pretty big events planned by community groups at Traveston, Carters Ridge, Imbil, Kandanga and Amamoor for the Mary Valley this year. I can’t say much yet but watch for news and be prepared for a good time.

One of the outstanding things about our local community is the level of participation in social events. I continually observe our community here putting in a lot of work to make an event work, and then of course enjoying the success.

There aren’t many communities around with our level of participation in partying. As one resident newly moved from the Sunshine Coast told me at the Amamoor ‘Cheers and Beers’ recently “this place is fantastic!”.

Phone or SMS me on 0418 708 745; or email bob.fredman@ gympie.qld.gov.au if I can assist in any council matters.

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was very disappointed to hear this morning of the closure of the Gympie Private Hospital, and what this means for our community. We are a growing region which requires and deserves an increase in our health services, not a reduction.

The fact that the decision hasn’t taken into consideration the needs of our residents is frustrating. I do acknowledge the business aspects of the decision but that brings into question the level of services the state is currently providing in Gympie.

Taking away any health services from our region is going to have a major impact for those who rely on the service. While I acknowledge the state-of-the-art facilities on the coast, to expect residents to travel over an hour for basic procedures is unrealistic.

Due to illness or age we know that travelling can be hard, transport maybe an issue, time away from family or work, the cost – these issues haven’t been considered.

On top of the lack of service this decision brings, the loss of employment for our community is also going to have a major impact. We (Council) will contact the owners to meet with them to assist in exploring other opportunities to maintain the delivery of health services in the Gympie region.

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IMBIL POLICE BRIEF JANUARY 2019

reminder about property security. Whilst conducting inquires at various addresses within our division we have noted a trend of leaving houses and vehicles unlocked, and in some cases, keys left in vehicles. A large percentage of property crime is opportunistic, with criminals taking advantage of unlocked houses and cars. Please remember to lock up. There are unfortunately people that will take advantage of every situation and locking up greatly reduces the opportunities for thieves.

• The Mary Valley Blue Light had a great 2018 with record numbers of kids attending. We would love to hear from people who hold or are eligible for a blue card to help volunteer to continue to make it a great night for the kids. Our next meeting will be held on 4 March 2019 at 6.30pm at the Kandanga Hall.

Please come along if you're able to help out.

• The Imbil Police Station phone number 5484 5222 will soon be limited to our office hours only Mondays 8am to 2pm, Wednesday 10am to 4pm and Thursday 8am to 2pm.

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he sign-on day is Saturday 23 February, at Kandanga Bowls Club starting 3pm with barefoot bowls and nibbles.

New registrations need child’s birth certificate.

• Junior Joeys born 2014 • Under 7s born 2012/2013 • Under 9s born 2010/2011 • Under 11s born 2008/2009 Training starts Thursday 28 February.

First trial game in Gympie Sunday 24 March.

Second trial game in Gympie Sunday 31 March.

Third trial game in Gympie Sunday 7 April.

Games start Friday 26 April 2019.

• Games will be held in Gympie every Friday night as part of the Gympie Junior Rugby League competition and one training session will be held at Kandanga throughout the week.

If your child intends to play rugby league in the 2019 season please attend our sign-on day. Your child will need to bring their birth certificate and registration fees of $100 per player.

If your child doesn’t have their birth certificate uploaded into the system they will be unable to play.

If you are unable to attend sign-on day please contact Carita Parker on 0438 156 009 for registration information.

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he Kandanga Tennis Club with the support of the Gympie Regional Council hosted a free family come and try event on Friday 25 January pictured below.

The event was a fun day aimed at getting new and old players, both juniors and adults back into the swing of tennis for 2019.

About 12 people got involved in the session running from 4.30pm to 7.30pm including children, parents and grandparents.

Coach Rob Schmitt was on hand to help with tennis technique and run a number of tennis games with a twist.

With a lot of energy expended, everyone was grateful for the sausage sizzle and cold watermelon after play.

The Gympie Council provided some other games like Giant Jenga below right and Ten Pin Bowls to keep everyone entertained.

Thanks everyone for participating. For more information on the Kandanga Tennis Club, contact Marg Gillett 0427 161 010.

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A DAY IN THE COUNTRY FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

ome and celebrate Queensland's Women's Day on Friday 8 March at Gheerulla Hall, a beautiful old bush hall in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

This will be a great opportunity to meet other women, chat and enjoy delicious food.

The Imbil CWA ladies who are catering have a well-deserved reputation for their outstanding gourmet finger food!

Everyone is welcome. There will be no charge but registration prior to the event is essential for catering purposes.

The event is financially supported by the Qld Government.

This year the theme for Queensland Women's Day is ‘Invest in Women, Invest in the Future’.

By improving the financial literacy and capability of women, we improve the economic security of them, their families, and the wider community.

As part of this year's initiative, Gheerulla Hall will be hosting a Forum on Financial Literacy. The panel consists of three women with experience in financial management and financial education.

Handouts will be available for further information.

• The event starts 10am, at Gheerulla Hall, 2184 EumundiKenilworth Road. RSVP 4 March to gheerullahall1@gmail.com or message 0448 848 838. See advertisement page 2.

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he Annual Cent Sale at Gheerulla Hall just before Christmas was a huge success, with many attendees going home with armloads of fantastic prizes.

Wayne Paulger, our traditional MC started the night then handed over to trainee MCs Lucas, Dave and Jo. All of whom clearly have a future in this role! The committee thanks the many local businesses and individuals who donated prizes, or volunteered, and those who came along and spent generously to contribute to the Hall’s upkeep.

• The Hall has come a long way since its near closure. The activities for this year are taking shape. While we sadly farewelled our popular Yoga teacher, Claire, we welcomed Alison from Abundant Yoga to teach Vinyasa Yoga on Saturday mornings at 9am.

• Irene continues Line Dancing classes on Wednesday mornings (new time of 8.30am for summer).

• Jo’s Fitness & Fun classes continue on Thursdays from 9am with the support of the Sunshine Coast Council.

• In addition, the would-be writers among you may like to join the Writer’s Group which meets on the first Wednesday of the month; and those wanting some help with computing can come along on the third Friday of the month to Mim’s Computer Help sessions.

• On Saturday, 2 March from 8.30am we will have a Working Bee to do some tidying of the hall and grounds. We look forward to any help offered.

Our first major community event for the year is A Day In The Country To Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March.

Best wishes to all from the committee for 2019, and if you’re interested in joining, or being involved, the AGM is planned for Friday 29 March.

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GYMPIE COUNCIL DELIVERY OF WORKS

ympie Regional Council staff are continuing road construction and maintenance activities with the following expected to take place around the region during the next two weeks.

Works include widening to Waldock Road and Heilbronn Road, the continuation of trail construction on the River to Rail trail stage two, culvert works on Kandanga Creek Road and drainage works on Hilton Road.

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here’s great news for small business with the Liberal National Government increasing the instant asset write-off from $20,000 to $25,000 and extending the write off period for another year taking it through until 30 June 2020. I’d encourage all local businesses to take advantage of this great initiative.

Bloomhill Cancer Care I’ve been campaigning hard for more funding for Bloomhill Cancer Care after the charity revealed it would be forced to reduce staff and services and limit new admissions if sustainable funding wasn’t secured. Bloomhill has been looking after Sunshine Coast cancer patients for more than 20 years, funded entirely from its op shops and some philanthropic donations and sponsorships but increasing demand means that fundraising model is no longer adequate. This is a wonderful organisation that cares for more than 1200 patients a year and those numbers have been rising by 240 cancer patients annually.

Unfortunately, the State Government neglected to respond to Bloomhill’s official requests for funding, nor did it respond to myself or the Federal Health Minister when he offered to waive a debt from the State Government of $660,000 so that money could be redirected to Bloomhill. Thankfully the outpouring of public support is exactly the antidote for saving Bloomhill – now and into the future – and I’d like to thank the thousands of Coast and Hinterland residents, including people from the Mary Valley, who signed up to the savebloomhill.com.au campaign.

Road Trip Thank you to everyone who stopped by my mobile office in Kenilworth recently as part of my Summer Road Trip. As you may know, I do seasonal road trips to make it easier for constituents to meet face to face and discuss any issues or concerns. My next road trip will be in Autumn and I’ll keep you posted about dates and locations. As always, please get in touch with issues, concerns or enquiries on 5479 2800, email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or visit 20 Southern Drive, Maroochydore.

ENDANGERED MARY RIVER ‘PUNK ROCKER’ TURTLE

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he Sunshine Coast community is passionate about turtles, but many people may not know about the Mary River Turtle – an endangered species found nowhere else in the world but the Mary River catchment.

Often referred to as the punk rocker turtle, thanks to the mohawks of moss that sprout from its head, the Mary River Turtle can be found as far north as Mary River tidal barrage near Tiaro and as far south as Cambroon.

The turtle is extremely vulnerable to introduced predators, such as wild dogs, foxes, feral pigs and feral cats, which prey on the turtles and their eggs.

Sunshine Coast Council, in partnership with Tiaro and District Landcare Group, has now implemented a programme designed to protect this special creature from predation by feral animal species.

Starting this month, council will be working with 22 participating landholders along the Mary River in a joint effort to protect the turtle by controlling feral animals.

Division 10 Councillor Greg Rogerson said the Mary River Turtle

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“In 2018 the Mary River Turtle was assessed as the 29th most endangered reptile in the world and it’s our job do to everything we can to protect it,” Cr Rogerson said.

“The single biggest threat to this turtle’s chances of survival is the predation on nesting sites by the feral animals, particularly foxes.

“We are working in partnership with Fraser Coast Council, Gympie Council, Noosa Council, Tiaro and District Landcare Group and participating landholders along the Mary River in a joint effort to protect our punk rocker turtle.”

Within the Sunshine Coast region, the programme is taking place on private land from Belli Park to Conondale.

Tiaro and District Landcare Group Project Leader, Marilyn Connell said programmes such as these were critical to the survival of the Mary River Turtle.

“Since the 1970s, the population of nesting females at Tiaro has plummeted by 95% so it’s fantastic that Sunshine Coast Council have now implemented this programme,” Ms Connell said.

“We successfully protected 178 hatchlings this season in the Tiaro region and there are still more to come. The efforts of Sunshine Coast Council are really encouraging and together we can make a difference and help save this species from disappearing.”

The programme involves reducing feral animal numbers, fencing the nesting banks to reduce cattle trampling and protecting the individual nests from predation.

As with any feral animal control programme, areas involved in the programme are clearly identified by warning signs placed at property entrances.

Find out more on the project – Tiaro Landcare Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MaryRiverTurtleProjectTiaroLandcare/ If you would like to participate in protecting our wildlife, please contact council on 07 5475 7272.

Found only in the Mary River, the Mary River turtle is listed as endangered under the Queensland Government Nature Conservation Act and the Commonwealth Government Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The Mary River Turtle is listed as the 29th most endangered reptile species on the plant by the Zoological Society of London EDGE programme (Evolutionary Distinct and Globally Endangered).

In December 2018, a group of respected international turtle scientists who were concerned about its survival recommended that the Mary River Turtle be up-listed to Critically Endangered.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has just published a provisional recommendation that the Mary River Turtle be up-listed from Endangered to Critically Endangered.

Pictured above left to right Sunshine Coast Council Feral Animal Officer Ben Field, Tiaro and District Landcare Group Project Leader Marilyn Connell, Travis the Mary River Turtle with Martin Fingland from Geckoes Wildlife and Councillor Greg Rogerson.

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project to conserve populations of one of Australia’s most threatened freshwater turtles, has been granted much needed finances thanks to the Mohamed bin Zayed Species (MBZ) Conservation Fund.

“These funds will allow us to expand our Mary River turtle conservation program to other reaches of the river” said Adrian Ross, President of Tiaro Landcare Group.

The population of the Mary River turtle has declined by over 90% since the 1960’s when about 10,000 baby turtles were sold annually through the pet trade. Back then it was known as the ‘pet-shop’ turtle. Now many people recognise it as the ‘punk’ turtle due to a photo which went viral last year of a Mary River turtle whose head was covered in green moss.

This nesting season, Tiaro Landcare’s turtle protection project resulted in about 500 new hatchlings, a far cry from the numbers of the 1960’s.

“Without protecting the nests and working with landholders and local government to reduce predators such as foxes and wild dogs, the outlook would have been much grimmer as most of these hatchlings would have been eaten by predators. Turtles have such an important role in keeping our river healthy, eg researchers are investigating if they could be the critical tool to clean up fish kills” said Marilyn Connell, Landcare’s Project Leader.

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund provides micro-philanthropic financial support specifically to conservation projects that the Funds Managing Director, Razan Al Mubarak describes as “boots-on-the-ground, get-your-handsdirty conservation aimed at saving species from extinction”.

In 2018, Tiaro Landcare’s Marilyn Connell was one of three representative recipients chosen to attend an event hosted

by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed who thanked Marilyn for what Landcare had achieved.

“The grant will be a welcome boost. In recent years we have had to rely on the generosity of individuals who have made donations out of their own pocket” said Debbie Brischke, Tiaro Landcare’s Treasurer.

“For a small rural community group, it is incredible to receive such international recognition and support” said Adrian.

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SOLAR CITIZENS EVENING INFO SESSION

oin us for an evening info session about Queensland’s solar potential on Thursday 28 February. We’ve commissioned reports from energy experts about the potential for solar in Australia and they uncovered some astonishing results. Just last December we learnt Australia has utilised less than a sixth of our available residential rooftop real estate [1]. That’s why we are holding an event to bring all the latest information together in one solar snapshot.

What: Queensland's Renewables Boom - Time to Lead When: Thursday 28 February 2019, 6.30pm to 8pm Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportmans Parade, Bokarina RSVP: to secure your seat Respected industry energy analyst Tristan Edis will explain how 90% of Queensland’s electricity needs could be powered by renewables [2]. And candidates from the major parties have been invited to respond to our research and audience Q&A – so come along prepared with questions for your representatives.

Our reports show that solar on rooftops reduces wholesale electricity prices and helps households take back control of their bills, all while reducing carbon pollution [1]. And Queensland has the potential to create a further 34,000 construction jobs, 1,500 ongoing jobs and $24 billion in investment [2].

Come along to learn what’s happening in the renewables space, what’s possible and how we can make renewables boom in Qld.

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Community Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said to assist eligible not-for-profit organisations with the grant application process and give community groups the best chance to obtain funding, council will host six free information sessions throughout February.

“The information sessions are a great opportunity for community groups to gain valuable grant writing skills and explore other funding opportunities. I encourage anyone interested in applying for a grant to attend one of the sessions or discuss their project with a grants officer before submitting an application,” said Cr McKay. For more information and to book online visit council’s website www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants or call 5420 8616.

Fast facts: Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply for Major Grant funding of up to $30,000* until 18 March. *Applications over $15,000 must be for infrastructure projects.

Head to council’s website and search ‘grant writing tips’ to book to attend a free information session: Feb 18, Kenilworth Public Hall, Noon – 1.30pm Feb 19, The Old Ambulance Station, Nambour, 4.30 – 6pm Feb 20, Glass House Mtns Neighbourhood Ctr, 11am – 12.30pm Feb 20, Millwell Road Community Ctr, M'dore, 5.30 – 7pm Feb 21, School of Arts Hall, Eumundi, 10.30am – noon Feb 22, Bellvista Meeting Place, Caloundra West, 10.30 – noon.

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