2021 MARY VALLEY VOICE - OCTOBER 13 Vol.31 #10

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KANDANGA FARM STORE: COVER  3 IMBIL CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL  6 WATER SECURITY & RESILIENCE  10 LOCAL CHAMPIONS  16 & 17

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KANDANGA FARM STORE LEANS IN

ilver bullets – i.e. herbicides, pesticides and synthetic fertilisers – are what modern farming relies on, except that reliance results in the one-way flow of funds from the regions to the three worldwide “mega-corporations” who produce those products.

The rural supply model is founded on the farmer’s need for the above cyclical inputs; however it’s a long-term regenerative approach – not silver bullets, that underpin financially viable, enjoyable and truly healthy farm enterprises.

More than that, a regenerative approach to farming can contribute to thriving communities, provide meaningful work and of course healthy landscapes.

Eliminating synthetics from the system can be daunting because we are addicted to them. The key is to focus on what you want – healthy livestock, a viable living, enjoyment, contribution to a healthier planet – rather than what you don’t want – weeds, parasites and debt.

It might seem like a minor detail but it’s fundamental to making decisions because a focus on life and abundance stimulates creative problem solving far more than a focus on fear and control.

For example – if we see weeds as bad we are consumed by how to get rid of them and poisons are highly effective at doing so. But if our focus is on healthy pastures and animals we start asking what is missing from the landscape that makes those weeds show up and we start seeing weeds as messengers and even tools (free!) to build fertility and provide nutritional benefits.

Finding solutions that build soil fertility and improve the natural functions of landscapes is fundamental to regenerative agriculture. Building fertility and biodiversity means more can be produced in less space and with less water. Improving natural functions reduces the need and expense for externally sourced inputs.

The unexpected flow-on impact of approaching farming from a regenerative context is that it creates opportunities – especially for other small businesses.

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right here in the Mary Valley. That’s jobs and money staying in the area. Thinking creatively has resulted in wonderful collaborations where the waste of one business (out of spec produce) becomes the foundation of another business – hand-made delicious preserves, compost ingredients and energy sources.

The Mary Valley region is perfectly placed to become the ‘Regen Region’ of Australia. Decentralised small scale farming is naturally more resilient and being small means lower costs to entry so more are able to have a go.

Our warm humid summer and mild winter means a diversity of food can be produced and that makes it entirely feasible for us to eat 100% locally. That means lower food miles, better food security and fresher produce. While yield will never match that of the industrial farms, value adding can help to capture more of the retail dollar.

Finally, consumers, from the area, and who are visiting the Valley are looking for unique experiences. There are so many that want to learn about where their food comes from and are willing to pay more for that providence. They understand and can taste the value of food that is produced regeneratively. They are excited for products that are only available here.

Once here these people look for other products and services and this creates opportunities for more small business to develop – you can get a chain store in any big town but you can only get locally made, small scale produce and artisan products in the region they are made.

Rather than the river of funds leaving this region as we buy outside the area and send produce elsewhere for “value adding”, this is your call to action to keep money circulating in our region by shopping local, especially for the things that are grown and produced right here in this beautiful Kabi Kabi country.  Below centre, the August conference “Carbon and Beyond”, attracted interest from as far away as Roma and Beaudesert.

For future events and details visit the website and Facebook. Front cover Tim and Amber Scott, knee deep into their organic beef. Kandanga Farm Store open 9am-4pm Tuesday to Friday; 8am-2pm Sat/Sunday.

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HISTORY YAHOO CREEK?

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heerulla Creek was originally named Yahoo Creek and was changed in 1910 after recommendations by the Kenilworth Farmers Association to both the Postmaster Generals Department and the Lands Department after the local population approached the association because they were sick of being referred to as Yahoos.

A journalist accompanied Mr George Lindley on a tour of the Mary Valley from which the newspaper article following was extracted.

The article explained – “The popular member for the Wide Bay district, who was the philosopher but not the guide. Sometimes that duty was performed by sharp-eyed black boys, at other by a kindly settler, and still again Providence alone in its most amiable mood kept the travellers from straying from the right track.”

From that article published in The Queenslander (21.07.1906, page 40) with the headline “The Mary River Valley; Troubles and Trials of Farmers; Expansion of Dairying; Settlement Blocked by Bad Roads” in part the reporter mused:- One naturally wonders how the place came to be known as Yahoo Creek, but many inquiries failed to elicit a satisfactory reply. At last, however, one of the old inhabitants told it confidentially and here is his version.

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CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

well attended Blessing of the Pets service in honour of St Francis of Assisi was held at St Luke’s Anglican Church on 3 October. The twelve lovely dogs who attended were very well behaved. Rev’d Kaye Pitman was the celebrant at the Eucharistic service. Yvonne James and Jen Franzi put up a display of their delightful animal portraits. This is coming to be a tradition now, at the Blessing of the Pets service! Thank you, Yvonne and Jen. Morning Prayer continues every Thursday morning at 9am at St Luke’s. This is followed by Christian Meditation at St John Bosco’s Catholic Church at 9:30am.

We are looking forward to Kim Kirkman’s Inspiration Choir’s presentation of The Messiah on 24 October at Kenilworth Hall at 2pm. No bookings required. Admission cash or card at the door.  St Luke’s invites you to our patronal day, our special feast day for St Luke on Sunday 17 October at 9.15am. Guest preacher will be Gemma Dashwood. St Luke, besides being the patron saint of doctors, is also the patron saint of artists! So – a special invitation to all the artists out there and to Arts Council members!

The next ecumenical service, organised by members of Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches will be held on 31 October at St Luke’s. This will be followed by morning tea. Everyone is welcome!

Speaking of morning tea! A message to community members. Do come and join us for morning tea on Sundays at 10.15am at St Luke’s shed. You don’t have to go to church. Just rock up for a cuppa and a chat. It’s a very enjoyable social get together.  Blessing of the Pets photos are over on page 5. Left to right – Peter Dare and his collies; Rev'd Kaye blessing Ollie; Henry sharing a secret with Nathan McIntyre; Votive candles for the deceased pets.

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In the early days the main track between Brisbane and Gympie passed through the Valley, and one day two Constables taking a prisoner down to the metropolis camped on the banks of the creek. About the witching hour of midnight a night owl gave an unearthly hoot just overhead, and one of the policeman, startled out of his sleep, ejaculated in awestricken tones “Good God! What’s that?”

“Oh, for the love of Christ, take off the irons and let’s get up a tree” cried the prisoner, “that’s the terrible Yahoo”.

The policeman, now thoroughly scared, undid the handcuffs and climbed desperately up the nearest tree for safety, while the prisoner plunged into the obscurity of the bush and regained his liberty.

Historic note:- The night owl in this tale may well have been a Curlew that frequented the area through to the 1960’s. Curlews are often referred to as night owls pictured above.

Kenilworth Museum open every Sunday from 10am to 2pm. If you wish to know more of the stories of the district.  Kenilworth 2022 Calendars showing how the streetscape of the township has changed in the past century will be on sale at the Kenilworth Information Centre for $15.

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KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL THIS & THAT

adly, while we had to cancel Kenilworth ArtsFest for this year, happily, we are working on an on line format. Watch our web page for further developments.

A very Happy Birthday to our long standing KAC member, Kev Franzi as he turns 90! Congratulations, Kev, and our very best wishes. Keep on keeping on, Kev! Renovations are now almost complete with only the vinyl flooring to be laid. We are looking for some volunteers to help us. We sincerely thank the Sunshine Coast Council for their Major Grant which enabled us to do the much needed work in the KAC kitchen.

The Singalong! group is back again in the KAC building on Friday mornings at 10am. This activity is open to everyone whether you can sing or not! The singers get to choose the songs! All welcome.

The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra concert on 26 Sept was very enjoyable and successful see article page 8. Our sincere thanks to the SES members who helped with the chairs and to our volunteers who also assisted at front-of-house.

Our next big event is the presentation of The Messiah by Kim Kirkman’s Inspiration Choir on Sunday 24 October at 2pm at Kenilworth Hall. No bookings required – just pay at the door. $25 by cash or card. This will be a wonderful afternoon’s choral experience. We are appealing for volunteers to help us to take admissions at the door and to sell raffle tickets.

E kac@kenilwortharts.org.au On Saturday 6 November, talented fabric artist, Denise Burkitt, will display her spectacular fabric works and talk about her artistic journey. This will be at St Luke’s Shed, 2pm gold coin donation. There will be afternoon tea.

The KAC Christmas function will be on Saturday 4 December at St Luke’s Shed starting about 5pm with a free glass of bubbly on arrival. Our raffle will be drawn at the function.

KAC sincerely thanks all the volunteers who have helped to sell raffle tickets up town on Saturday mornings. You have all done a great job. Our special thanks to Susan for all her hard work in organising the raffle and the rosters.

Another Members and Friends Forum for next year was floated, possibly February. The last one, was a very enjoyable and productive evening. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we weren’t able to put many of the ideas into action. However, we’re sure people have many good ideas so we'll explore them next year.

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wo local mums, one an aerials coach and one an author, are bringing the magic with their latest collaboration Rise Up. It is an aerials extravaganza based on the children's book Annie Ant's Awareness. Come along and see talented performers fly through the air on silks, trapeze, lyra and more, and join Annie the Ant on her journey from anger to bliss as she learns about emotional intelligence and the power of her internal world.

The production inspires us to see that our feelings of stress, anxiety and sadness are valid, but we are strong, we are capable, and we can rise up and overcome our struggles and challenges to create a life we love to live.

You are invited to join us on Saturday 13 November to experience this important and much needed message of resilience.

Tickets are on sale through eventbrite or check out Samantha Starshine and AerialCatz (FB connect or call/text 0425 620 719).

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This September 9ml. Last September 23mm. The 20 year average September 40ml. There was rain on seven days, average for September eight days.

Total rain for first nine months of this year 693ml. Same period last year 747ml.

Our January to September average 845ml.

The 12 month total to end of September was 1185ml and the 19 year annual average 1198ml.

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here’s a new festival in the Mary Valley! The Imbil Christmas Tree Festival, a fundraiser for the CWA, is being held on Saturday, 27 November.

“The inspiration for this festival actually came from Blackwater CWA. The community involvement that the event inspired, in a town not much bigger than Imbil, was very impressive,” explains Marina Taylor, from Imbil CWA. “We hope that our community will show their support and join us in celebrating Christmas and creativity, in a way that will bring a smile to every face.”

What is a Christmas Tree Festival, and how do people join in?

It begins with people filling in and submitting an entry form – available in Imbil News, the Kandanga Rag, online, and at selected locations – then entrants use their imagination – and whatever the tree outline, and a helmet for they have on hand, to either decorate a traditional tree or to the ‘star’. create their own novelty tree from scratch.

We invite children, youth, adults  The Christmas trees then go on display at the Imbil Showgrounds and businesses/organisations to Hall from 12.30pm on Saturday, 27 November, and the public are participate in this fun community invited to view them in return for a gold coin donation, and to also event. vote for their favourite tree.

Entry forms must be received by 15 November.

There is also a Decorate-A-Tree workshop for children running  We also invite expressions of interest from vendors for from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. the Twilight Markets – please call Denise on 042 782 1180 or The prize-winners (in ten different categories) will be announced email Jenny at at 6.30pm. hotduckindiva@ This is a family-friendly event, with Twilight Markets (3-8pm) gmail.com and excellent live entertainment.

To find out more, If you can’t make it on Saturday, you can still view the trees visit the Imbil between 9am and midday on Sunday.

CWA Facebook One of last year’s winners in Blackwater was Mick from Dundee’s page facebook.

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2021 KENILWORTH CENT SALE

uch has been published about the impact of the COVID restrictions on businesses but has anyone spared a thought for the many not-for-profit community organisations who work so diligently to maintain their financial independence through local fundraising?

This region has many such organisations that have suffered financial setbacks because of the current restrictions. To this end two of the Kenilworth organisations the Quilt and Craft Circle and the Kenilworth Museum are combining to stage a Cent Sale to raise much needed funds in an endeavour to continue serving this community. The Cent Sale will be held in the Kenilworth Hall on Friday 29 October with doors opening at 6.30pm – sale to commence at 7.00pm At last years Cent Sale a “Pick-a-box” segment was included. Only non-prize winners participated in this event – thereby ensuring that no person went home from the 2020 sale without a prize. The segment will continue this year.

• There will also be 10 x $25 meat trays to be won. For $2 participants have a 1 in 25 chance of winning.

For those who never attended a Cent Sale (and there are some) – the following advice may be of assistance.

1. Tickets are purchased in sheet form – each sheet contains 22 tickets of the same number:(a) 20 of these tickets are used to ‘bid’ on an auction item. (b) 1 ticket is held for identification to validate a ‘sale’. (c) 1 ticket ‘Special Draw’ session held at the end of the evening.

2. It is useful to pre-purchase your tickets @ $6.00 per 4 sheets.

3. Pre-purchased tickets may then be separated along the perforated lines and stored in a large plastic bag or container.

4. The identification stub should be kept on a clipboard – this stub must be produced to validate a ‘sale’.

5. The Special Draw stubs should be kept separate from the bid tickets – until the special draw session.

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• For anyone wishing to make a donation of items for the Cent Sale or to purchase tickets the Quilt and Craft Room in Blair Meldrum House at the Kenilworth Museum will be “personed” during the week prior to the Cent Sale from Monday 25 October – Thursday 28 October - 10am to 2pm – or any Sunday at the Museum (10am to 2pm).

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ven a passing dog barked in tune during a remarkable rendition of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor by Rhys Williams during a sell-out concert in Kenilworth Public Hall!

The concert, presented by the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra and sponsored by Kenilworth Arts Council, was enjoyed by over 240 patrons. It was the largest audience for any Hall event for many years, and proved the venue certainly has remarkable acoustics for an ageing building.

Adrian King conducted a superb concert comprising several pieces from Prokofiev Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet Suite; Khachaturian Adagio from Spartacus; Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor with soloist Rhys Williams; Tchaikovsky Three movements from the Nutcracker Suite – including Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; and Waltz of the Flowers; and a lively RimskyKorsakov Capriccio Espanola.

The 47-piece Sunshine Coast Orchestra, ably led by Genevieve Bignell, proved once again that the Coast boasts remarkable musical talent. People travelled “far and wide” to attend this exceptional event, proving Kenilworth is not too distant for cultural activities.  On Sunday 24 October, the Arts Council will also be hosting the Inspiration Choir and orchestra, directed by Kim Kirkman, for a full presentation of The Messiah by George Frederick Handel at Kenilworth Hall. The soloists include: Judith Molnar (Soprano); Stephanie Arlidge (Alto Soprano); Tobas Merz (Tenor) and Daniel Smerdon (Bass). Tickets $25 (cash or card) at door.

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MARY RIVER 'WATER OF LIFE' 2.0 WATER SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FORUM

was delayed by the Minister so more research could be done on environmental flows. Now due in September 2021 we are COMMUNITY WATER FORUM – IS OUR WATER SUPPLY SAFE? concerned that there has been no community involvement and n a cool evening on Thursday 13 August 2020, a group of local options in the Seqwater water security program 2016-2046 Water landholders and town residents assembled to share their for Life ver 2 being considered to take more water from the Mary vision for a new Gympie in relation to water supply and security.

River in the Gympie Region.

‘Water security and resilience in Gympie and Queensland’ was With historical data showing higher risk of hotter conditions and convened by Greens candidate, Lauren Graingerless stream flows taking more water from the river Brown, who was delighted with the turn-out of would place our endangered species at higher risk Sunshine Coast interested stakeholders. The meeting was also of being lost. Not only that there is the whole river broadcast to a virtual audience. nonetheless draws almost function to provide fresh water to the sea to protect Community interest in the issue was obvious, with the internationally recognised Ramsar wetlands, the all its water from the the maximum numbers permitted to be together Great Sandy Straits.

Mary system, either from in the room at the Australian Institute for Country With version 3 of the Seqwater Water for Life due Baroon Pocket Dam (on Music reached. This gracious older building has in 2022 it is important that the Mary Catchment had a varied history and was the ideal venue for community has an input into both these planning Obi Obi Creek, a major interested community members to hear from four instruments so money is spent on the best options for tributary of the Mary), expert speakers and pose their questions. water security and resilience. from Lake Macdonald Peter Waterman, applied geographer and “Over the next two years is our window of opportunity environmental planner, shared his experience on Six Mile Creek, or and we must insist on a robust consultation process,” she with remote and rural communities. He stressed directly from the Mary at told the audience. the point that large dams do not provide water The fourth speaker, Ian Mackay, is a dedicated river Goomong. security and advocated small decentralised spokesman and is currently chairman of the Mary reservoirs or cisterns which are more resilient River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC).

Ian Mackay during climate change and supply chain disruption.

He chronicled the more efficient use of water as This was a lesson learned a decade ago by Mary evidenced by the reduced water consumption figures, river supporters when the Traveston Crossing Dam proposal was from 530 litres per person per day back in 1994, to a current level vigorously opposed by local organisations and individuals. of just 172 litres per person per day, as he called it, “making our Susie Chapman outlined campaigns by grassroots groups over a water go further”. number of years to prevent various unsustainable plans for water He also pointed out that, although the Traveston Crossing Dam storage. Quoting the work of Jennifer Simpson, she advocated did not proceed, the Sunshine Coast nonetheless draws almost “fit for use” solutions, as not all water needs to be drinking water all its water from the Mary system, either from Baroon Pocket quality. For car washing, crop irrigation and such purposes lesser Dam (on Obi Obi Creek, a major tributary of the Mary), from standard of treatment is sufficient. She also reassured listeners Lake Macdonald on Six Mile Creek, or directly from the Mary at in response to a question from the floor, that current treatment Goomong. systems can effectively remove medication residues, hormones All speakers commented positively that individual water use by and P-FAS (fire retardant) contamination from drinking water.

Queenslanders has been reduced by public education campaigns, Glenda Pickersgill, for the Save the Mary River Coordining Group water metering, water efficient appliances like dual flush toilets has lived in the Mary Valley since childhood and has extensive and remains currently only at about one third of the average daily knowledge of the river and its wildlife. usage before the “millennium” drought.

Glenda spoke about the Mary Basin Water Resource Plan last Ian concluded by stressing that there is a suite of viable solutions revised in 2006 and its flaws when it was used to justify the to future water security, all of which play a role, and that putting Traveston Crossing Dam proposal. The plan revision due in 2016 all your eggs in the one basket of “more dams” is not the wisest option for consistent, reliable, resilient water security.

• Overall the expert speakers painted a clear picture of actions residents can take in the region to secure the safety and security of its water, including insisting on having a say in the consultation process and advocating for decentralised water catchments, treated re-use for purpose and landscape rehydration strategies.

All are needed in combination to reduce pressure on our beautiful Mary River and its tributaries.

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ythes Real Estate has been announced finalists in the prestigious Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Awards for Excellence, with winners to be announced 23 October on the Gold Coast.

Reaching the finals in any category is a significant achievement, and this year Wythes has secured not one but three finalist spots.

Since Sirah and John Robb bought the business in 2017, they have focused on facilitating the success of their team, being industry leaders and giving back to their community. Wythes won their first REIQ award for Innovation in 2019.

Having won the Contribution to Community award in 2020, they are hoping for a back-to-back win in this category they are finalists for again in 2021. Wythes support a diverse range of community initiatives through financial and volunteer contributions. These initiatives address social isolation in our elderly, economic development for our business community, events to bring people together and the development of our youth.

“Real estate truly is a great platform for making an impact through contributing to your community,” Sirah reflects. “The sense of purpose and fulfillment that our contributions provide for our entire team is priceless.”

Two Wythes agents are also individual finalists – Alisa Wythes for Residential Salesperson of the Year, and Caroline Johnston for Rising Star Salesperson of the Year.

Alisa was born and bred in Cooroy and her local knowledge is just one of the many things that sets her apart.

Sirah highlights, “Alisa’s exceptional communication skills and

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dedication to going above and beyond sees her achieve the best outcomes for our clients.”

Having won the Real Estate Business (REB) Women in Real Estate Australian Regional Sales Agent of the Year award in 2020, the addition of an REIQ individual award would be the icing on the cake for Alisa.

Caroline Johnston’s strong sales and customer service background meant her career change to real estate at Wythes in 2020 was a great fit from the start.

Plenty of transferable skills, an enthusiasm to learn and a caring approach has seen Caroline excel as a sales agent, achieving impressive outcomes and gaining many 5-Star reviews in this short time. Clearly a deserving finalist and a rising real estate star to watch.

Congratulations to Wythes on making REIQ Award finalists across so many categories. It is well-deserved recognition of the team’s outstanding performance in the real estate industry, and the positive impact they have on the local community.

For any enquiries or to book an appraisal www.wythes.com.au or 07 5472 0033 (Cooroy office) or 07 5449 1186 (Doonan office).  Pictured Sirah Robb donating to SES in November 2020 to thank them for their efforts after a huge storm on Halloween.

REACHING OUT TO THE 54% WHO JUST FORGOT

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reast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Australia, but there have been significant advances in early detection and treatment, leading to improved outcomes. Cancer screening programs, such as BreastScreen Queensland, increase the likelihood of detecting cancer at the earliest stage (Stage 1), which has a five-year survival rate of close to 100%.

A recent Australian Institute of Health and Welfare study demonstrated the benefits of breast screening.

It found that breast cancers detected through the BreastScreen Program had a 54% to 63% lower risk of causing death than breast cancers diagnosed in women who had never screened through BreastScreen.

BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast medical director, Dr Alison Roper said “Finding breast cancer early means that women have more options for treatment and better outcomes. Early detection can literally save lives.”

On the Sunshine Coast, less than 55% of women in the 50 – 74 age group have a regular breast screen every two years.

Dr Roper said, “Our service is free and available to women 40 years and over who have no breast symptoms. We have six clinics across the Coast, as well as a mobile van which visits many of the smaller towns. I recommend women visit the BreastScreen website and use the location finder.”

BreastScreen Queensland has services in Caboolture, Caloundra, Gympie, Maroochydore, Nambour and Noosaville.

• Early, late and Saturday appointments are available.

The mobile service will be Birtinya, Forest Glen and Cooroy during October.

For more details or to make an appointment with BreastScreen Queensland visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au or call 13 20 50 • 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are over 50. Younger women do get breast cancer, but the risk of breast cancer increases dramatically after the age of 50.

• 9 out of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. While women with a family history of breast cancer are more at risk, most women diagnosed have no family history of the disease at all.

• A breast screen every two years is the best way to detect breast cancer early, well before you or your doctor can feel anything.

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he Mary Valley features in four ride routes in the second edition of popular motorcycle guidebook, Throw Your Leg Over – South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, launched this month by authors, Bridget Hallam and Alan Cox. • 29 ride routes – the second edition invites motorcyclists to explore the stunning Valley roads and other local regions, with maps, directions, navigation waypoints with scenic photos.

“We’re excited to share even more of our favourite rides in this amazing part of the world with other riders,” said Alan. “We’ve added more videos of rides in Edition 2, so you can view the actual rides by scanning the QR codes in the book – and we have GPX and TomTom navigation files for every ride, free for anyone who buys the book.”

“We’ve also included a section on preparing for your adventures, with handy information on everything from self-care to packing for weekend rides,” Bridget added.

After selling out of two print runs of the original edition, and with motorcycle sales in Australia surging by 22.2% in 2020 (Source: MotorCycles Data), Bridget and Alan know that motorcyclists are keen to explore regional areas. Local communities benefit, too.

“Motorcycle tourism makes an important contribution to regional economies because riders travel light and spend money locally on food, fuel and accommodation,” Bridget explained.

Avid adventurers, Alan and Bridget ride two-up on Beauty, their 2008 model BMW 1200 GS. Alan navigates the routes and Bridget videos and photographs from the pillion position. This second edition adds to the Throw Your Leg Over guidebook series, joining Throw Your Leg Over Tasmania and Throw Your Leg Over Europe.

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LOCAL CHAMPIONS

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CLIMATE RIGHT FOR CHANGE ON THE FARM

Nominate a local hero today Have the actions of a group or person impressed or made a difference to you this year? Nominate them for a Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award on Council’s website! There are seven categories recognising youth, seniors and everyone in between. Plus there’s an award for community groups and organisations, environmental achievements and a creative award.

Make a splash Sunshine Coast migrants are invited to register for a free swim program designed to boost their confidence and safety skills in and around the water. Council’s Migrant Learn to Swim program classes start 30 October in Nambour and Buderim. Visit Council’s website to register before 20 October.

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Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online –Thursday, 14 October at 9am.

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Make it a reality with support from Council’s Community Grants Program.

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Final Call Six contemporary Australian artists respond to Climate Change in a stunning, thought provoking exhibition at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Tanawha. A Horizon Festival event, Final Call is on show free until 17 October.

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hat makes a girl from sheep country in Western Australia grow up to lead the charge towards more climate-friendly and sustainable farming?

The reasons were all around Verity Morgan-Schmidt pictured right when she was growing up.

She describes life on a family sheep property was the nexus of Australian agriculture and climate change.

Farmers would talk of the rain not coming like it used to, the dry spells getting longer, the yield, be it in wool or wheat, not being what it used to.

“I spent my childhood wondering what the drought was about. At one point, we had sheep agisted in all different locations around Australia just to keep things moving. You’re helping, you’re involved. I grew up on all that,” she said.

Verity grew up with an above average interest in the politics and policies of climate change and what it all meant for the man and woman on the land.

She completed a masters in politics and sustainability and her involvement with organisations advocating for rural Australians interested in making a positive contribution the environment.

After moving to Queensland to be closer to her husband’s family, she became involved in the Noosa Biosphere and Country Noosa which aimed to connect, support and encourage rural enterprise and communities in the hinterland.

She then took on the role of chief executive officer for Farmers for Climate Action.

“In that time, we grew from the backing and for the benefit of farmers to about 5000 and there’s 6200 from across the country involved now,” she said.

Verity now juggles work as a consultant with parenthood and running a farm. She and her husband have four young daughters and run a droughtmaster stud at Gheerulla.

She said it was not uncommon for farmers with an interest in environmental issues and climate change to feel they were in the minority, which is why it was important to discuss issues and share lived experiences.

Still connected with Farmers for Climate Action, she recently coordinated a Farmers for Resilient Regions conference, held by Zoom during COVID, which brought together speakers from universities, government departments and private enterprise, including beef producers and suppliers to speak on the land, business, and politics with the common theme of building resilience.

Amber Scott featured on the front cover, of the Kandanga Farm Store, was one of the final speakers as Verity said the store was an example of where it all came together – government policy meets business meet the landholder.

She said most farmers had the best interest of their land at heart but sometimes had different views on how that could or should be managed.

“I’ve never met a farmer yet who doesn’t want to leave their property in a better condition than when they found it. Unfortunately, we find the advice inconsistent as to how farmers can care for their land and the overall climate,” she said.

“Things are changing so quickly that it’s very difficult to be at the front and then it’s hard for them to manage their properties.”

SHOUT OUT TO UNDER 18S WHO ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING A BUSINESS (AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS)

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he Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched the Young Entrepreneurs Programme to support the young people of our valley to start a small business. This programme includes funding for market stall insurance, loan of a marquee and guidance from our experienced business members. Further information is available on the Chamber website. https://mvcoc.com.au/young-entrepreneurs-programme/

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i my name is Stephen Nussio.

Welcome to the first column on The Future Lies Beneath.

For those who may not have read about me in last month's edition of The Mary Valley Voice, I'm a self taught soil and animal specialist with over 30 years experience in the dairy and beef cattle industry.

My experience started as a 15 year old in South Australia. Since then I have worked in virtually every state of Australia, in different environments practicising regenerative concepts for most of my career.

My father died of cancer at an early age and from that day I was convinced how we were farming was simply wrong.

I strongly believe to this day that insecticides, herbicides and fungicides were the main contributor to his passing away.

I remember as 15 year old spraying insecticide on the underside of the roof inside the piggery. It was dripping down all over us (no PPE gear) and I remember questioning my father on this: “Is it safe?” He said, “Well the rep said it won't hurt.”

My word has the world has changed.

Now with so much information at our hands we are fortunate we can educate ourselves to make better decisions. I am so stoked that my passion lies in agriculture. My bank statements prove how much I have spent on self education – I could have bought a house by now with what I've spent!

One of the first books I read was by Andre Voison, Grass Productivity which helped me to understand how grass grows and what the optimum rest period is.

However the different environments I worked in were so different that it didn't answer my questions on profitability and on regenerating the land.

What's right Agricultural economics changed since that book was written 40 years with isn't always popular. What's inputs related to producing milk or beef not keeping up with the rising costs of popular isn't production. Producing hay or silage was becoming uneconomic. always right.

There had to be a better way.

- Howard Cosell After working for an animal nutrition company for 10 years as a nutritionist/ sales and marketing manager I was very fortunate to have met Professor Ron Leng, a well known prominent ruminant biochemist who also became my mentor. He was a mobile library!

This nutritional knowledge allowed me to understand how grazing management impacted animal health.

What I learnt from driving him around Australia for a number of years conducting seminars for farmers was simply invaluable.

He taught me how to think, question, analyse, research and experiment. Now in his late 80's he will be a loss to Australian agriculture when the sad day comes.

Today with Regenerative Ag becoming more widely known it's important to do your homework. There will be successes and there will be failures. Find the right people to help guide you and you will have more successes than failures. If you don't have any failures... you're not trying!

Hundreds of books and teachings from Nature does special people overseas and locals like not hurry, yet Professor Ron Leng coupled with my practical observations have allowed me everything is to put together a new perspective where accomplished. nature is followed using low cost biological methods to improve profits to the maximum - Lao Tzu while improving the land the fastest.

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COMMUNITY CR WINSTON JOHNSTON DIVISION 5 SUNSHINE COAST

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reminder that strengthening and repair works will be undertaken on Dalton Bridge. The works span Mary River at the north eastern end of Eastern Mary River Road, Conondale.

I encourage the community to follow the road closure signage as the single lane bridge will be closed 9am-2pm Monday to Friday.

• Over the next five months you’ll see extensive reseal and refurbishment works for 37 separate roads and streets across the Division 5 area, including Conondale and Cambroon. Approx. expenditure of $3.3 million to maintain our bitumen road networks. Councils that fail to carry out this type of work can see roads fall into disrepair. Residents will be notified prior to work starting, with the works to be undertaken in the warmer months as the higher temperatures allow the bitumen to adhere better.

• Book in for Tiny Giants, 21–24 October, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. 12 entomologists and arachnologists, led by the Qld Museum, will uncover the invertebrates who keep the rainforest ecosystem ticking. Under the microscope will be trapdoor spiders, mites and moths, beetles and butterflies. Free walks, talks and workshops suitable for all ages and to book, visit events. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

• I want to express appreciation to all the private property owners of Div. 5 who make a special effort to keep their road verges and pathways maintained and tidy. Thank you for your efforts.

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GYMPIE’S HERITAGE ORGANISATIONS TEAM UP FOR STEAM FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE

ympie's premier heritage organisations the Mary Valley Rattler, the Gympie Gold Museum and the Gympie Woodworks Museum are partnering for the annual Steam Festival and Conference over three days from 15-17 October, 2021.

The celebration builds on the existing Steam Festival hosted annually by the Gold Museum which commemorates the discovery of gold, making Gympie (or Nashville as it was known then) the ‘town that saved Qld’. Gympie is home to a unique range of fully operational, large-scale steam operated machinery.

• The Gold Museum features a unique 1906 Walkers Cornish Boiler, believed to be the only such boiler operating in Australia.

The steam produced powers the 1899 Walker Winding Engine, the 1907 Thompson Air compressor and a Hindley powered 110V DC generator, all on the original footings of the No 2 South Great Eastern Mine which was the second richest mine in the field between 1887 and 1017. The installation also features steam pumps by Weir, Schwage and Evans.

• The MV Rattler operates two C17 steam locomotives. Number 974 entered service in March 1951, and Number 967 in 1950, both were built by Walkers Limited of Maryborough. Built in 1934 and designed on a bus chassis for passenger services, railmotor RM76 CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 SUNSHINE COAST originally ran the Mary Valley branch line. ore than $287,000 is on offer for Sunshine Coast artists • The Woodworks Museum houses an 1891 steam sawmill engine and creative practitioners to apply for funding through the made in Philadelphia, USA and an interpretive centre which Regional Arts Development Fund’s (RADF) Grants program, after showcases the history of the region’s timber industry. securing a record investment from Arts Queensland.

• The new three-day program opens on Friday 15 October from Applications for the November round of RADF grants are open 8am at the Woodworks Museum with a guided tour including a now and close on 1 November. Apply via sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au blacksmithing demonstration and operational steam sawmill.

• Applications for Council’s Community Grants Program - Minor • At Chatsworth Hall local historians Ralph Richardson and Allan Grants (all categories) close on 2 November 2021. Supports Blackman will each share their knowledge on the history of steam community organisations to deliver one-off projects, events power and its role in the development of Gympie goldfields, and and activities that align with council’s strategic priorities and the importance of the discovery of Gold in Gympie. demonstrate a community purpose. Please visit council’s website.

• Queensland Rail historian, Greg Hallam will explain how the • Residents were asked, via an online survey, what their main railway evolved so quickly after discovery of gold and how this motivations for recycling were and if they would use a garden shaped the region. Ticket $65 including breakfast and lunch. waste or a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) bin service.

• On Saturday 16 October, jump on RM76 at the Mary Valley Rattler From 7500 responses, vital feedback has led Council to make for the shuttle service to Monkland where the 1932 Leyland bus, the decision to roll out an opt-out garden waste bin service to which served the community until the 1960’s, will take you to the Sunshine Coast households from July 2022.

Gold Museum for a tour of the live steam demonstrations. The Some property owners may be exempt. Currently a garden waste 2.5-hour experience is $40 and includes entry to the museum. bin is $62.10 per year – but once the service is expanded, we • To cap the weekend of steam adventures, on Sunday 17 October expect the cost of the service to go down due to economies of scale it’s the 'Ultimate Steam Train Experience' with a loco light up at to around $35.00 per annum, but this is still to be finalised. The the Mary Valley Rattler from 6am, which includes a workshop tour expanded garden waste service will divert garden clippings, weeds and breakfast, a ride on 967 out to Amamoor and back, including and leaves from landfill, extending their life and importantly lunch. This exclusive package is $150. prevent one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions being For tickets go to www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/steamfestival/ released into the atmosphere over the next 30-50 years. Details on www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/WasteFor additional info – www.museum.gympiegoldmuseum.com.au and-Recycling/Bin-Collection-Services/Garden-Waste-Binand www.woodworksmuseum.com.au/ Collection/Frequently-asked-questions  Over the weekend, the Gold Museum is open for general admission on Saturday from 9am9pm and Sunday 9am-3pm with the Woodworks Museum open Saturday from 10am-4pm, Sunday MVV Editor jillguldbransen@gmail.com closed.

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MARY VALLEY QUILT EXHIBITION he community is invited to the Mary Valley Quilt Exhibition 2021 on 23-24 October weekend at the Imbil Public Hall in Edward St. Note you can enter your own quilts and quilting pieces to the exhibit or just come along to support this colourful, crafty fundraiser for the Mary Valley Show Society.

It’s an opportunity to showcase your favourite quilts - old, new, big, small, traditional or modern!

Bed quilt, wall hanging, cushion or table runner… anything that is quilted - even a Christmas decoration! Exhibit as many or as few quilts as you wish.

This is not a technical competition but the public’s vote for winners with cash prizes for the most popular and great raffles to win. Your door ticket qualifies as a raffle ticket, plus there will be more to purchase.

Devonshire tea will be available so that you can relax and enjoy the displays.

Entrance fee only $5 per person. Children under 12 free.

Exhibition entries $5 per item. If more than two items, $2 for subsequent items.

Public voting prizes are Traditional Quilt $200, Modern Quilt $100 and Any Other Quilted Item $50.

So, come along and show us what you have as we look forward to showcasing them all!

For details and entry forms please email helen.c.hooper@ gmail.com or call Helen 0466 309 264. Entries close Thursday 21 October. Forms will also be available from various quilting stores throughout the Mary Valley and Noosa.

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