2022 MARY VALLEY VOICE - SEPTEMBER 14, Vol.32 #09

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L-R Shane Paulger, RNA President David Thomas, RNA Brisbane champion cow Adadale Colton Rowena 32, Julia Paulger and Sharyn Paulger.

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LOCAL CHAMPIONS

By Janine Hill

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cow bred by a Kenilworth dairying family has Shane’s father, Stan, and his wife Maureen Rowena 32 had earned the top gong at the Ekka 50 years after started with a lease farm at Walli Mountain, milking one of her forebears did the same. Adadale Colton 30 cows. been described by Rowena 32 – pictured on the front cover – was named The eventually scraped together enough money judges as a once-ingrand champion cow of the RNA show after also to buy 230 kinder acres on the Mary River which winning champion jersey cow and champion udder.

Stan named “Adadale” after his mother, Ada. a-generation cow.

A great horseman, Stan drove the cattle from The win has delighted members of the Paulger Walli Mountain to “Adadale” while his wife, family, who are in their third generation of breeding Maureen, followed with their three children in their Vauxhall ute. and milking jerseys at Kenilworth.

Shane and his wife, Sharyn, have added two other properties A clearly excited Shane Paulger believes she is the best cow he to grow “Adadale” to 600 acres and 600 head, of which they milk has ever bred. about 350.

“We’re pretty chuffed about her. It makes all the hard work He laments the fact that they are one of the few surviving dairy worthwhile,” he said. farms in the district following the impacts of deregulation and the “I’ve been in this business all my life and my father before me. I’ve $1 a litre milk wars. had a herd of great cows but I don’t know where I’d change her.”

“There used to be 2000 dairy farms in Queensland and now we’re At five years old, Rowena 32 is only in her first show season but down to 300 and we don’t produce enough milk in this state,” he said. has stamped her authority from the start and is making a habit of “We need to get it from elsewhere. What happened?” bringing home the ribbons.

Shane would like more assistance for people wanting to get She was grand champion cow of the Gympie Show and the Qld into farming, given the cost of land is prohibitive for most wantDairy Showcase prior to the Ekka. to-be farmers.

“She’s been shown at three shows this year for three supreme Shane and Sharyn’s daughter, Julia Paulger has come back to champions. It’s been a clean sweep,” Shane said. the farm with her partner, Ricky Nelson.

He said Rowena 32 had been described by judges as a once-inTheir other daughter, Nicola Templeton, is on a dairy farm in a-generation cow. “She’s very complete. She’s got no major faults at Victoria and his son, Lachlan, who is in the building game, has all. She’s almost faultless,” he added. been designing a new dairy for “For those of us in the dairy “Adadale”. business, if you had to draw a picture Shane Paulger credits his of the perfect jersey cow, she would fit daughter, Julia, with being the the drawing. She’s perfect.” business brains of “Adadale”.

Rowena 32’s show success has Julia did a double degree in sweetened up a year for the Paulgers management and accounting and that was marred by the loss of their worked at an accounting firm at silage in the February floods the day Mooloolaba while still helping out before it was due to be harvested. on the farm.

The loss meant they were forced “I’d get up at 4am and milk and to buy winter feed, which they had then finish and mum and dad would not expected to need, at the highest finish off and I’d be gone by 7.30am to be at work by 8.30am.” of prices.

Although she enjoyed accounting, she could not see herself Rowena 32 is descended from Adadale Opals Rowena Ex4, who doing it full-time. won champion cow at the Ekka in 1975, 1976 and 1977 and was After five years, Julia decided that farming was really her calling also a two-time reserve champion. and left accounting to be full-time at “Adadale”, which has taken “She’s regarded as a legend of the breed. This one has followed in some of the load off Shane, who has had kidney problems. her great footsteps,” he said.

“Dad’s health probably did play into it as well but it’s just a love Rowena 32’s mother was Grand Prix Rowena, impregnated by and appreciation for the farm and farming, not just showing but the AI using sperm from a North American bull, Colton, but Shane whole business and what a wonderful lifestyle it is,” she said. said while everything was on her side, there was no guarantee she “I guess it’s just in our blood. We’ve been brought up on the land would be perfect. and it’s what we know.”

“She was out of a fantastic cow and she’s by a North American sire Julia said her university studies and experience as an accountant that’s doing a fantastic job in America and we had heifers to some of gave her a wider perspective on the business of farming than she his semen early on but not always do great genetics meet.” would otherwise have had.

“But she identified right from a calf as very good.”

“I guess I have a greater understanding from a business point of Shane has been infusing his herd with North American genetics view, of how the business needs to perform, not just as a return on since the 1980s. investment, and probably going forward, all the things that change in “We were one of the first studs in Australia to use North American business, whether in terms of employees or the cost of superannuation. genetics. It was quite a big change for the jersey industry.”

It’s working on the business rather than in the business.”

Although there was concern at the time that the introduction Julia is joined on the farm by her partner, Ricky Nelson, who of North American bloodlines would lead to the loss of the breed comes from a dairy farming background in Victoria. but Adadale’s show success, particularly with Rowena 32, has They met a few years back when they were both selected to been vindication of his decision. attend a European Young Breeders school in the Netherlands.

Shane’s grandfather was the first in the family to have jerseys.

Julia flew out on 3 September on another overseas trip. She will He had a dairy farm at Yandina, where Paulger Flat Road is spend six weeks in the US visiting leading dairy farms and studs. these days and milked Illawarras before swinging to jerseys for She will also attend the World Dairy Expo in Maddison, Wisconsin. efficiency in the 1950s.

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HISTORICAL

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WILL THE 1893 FLOODS RETURN?

e have been warned that the remainder of the year may be wet with a return of the La Niña (for the third year in a row).

Will history repeat itself? From 2 February, 1893 major flooding occurred in the Mary River (Qld Flood Summary 1890-1899, bom. gov.au) with this extract from the Gympie Times 21.2.1893, pg 3.

“The continual rain is inflicting unspeakable misery on our hapless district; some of our stock are in a deplorable state. The hair and skin is peeling off the horses like a boiled potato, and blood is oozing through the cracks, and the poor animals get so weak they cannot get up if they lay down. Several have died on Kenilworth and Belli Park, and if fine weather does not soon set in the loss will be terrible.

There is not enough corn left in the whole district to feed a fowl, and the unfortunate horses have to shift for themselves. It is easy enough to keep a couple out of the weather, but it is a difficult matter to provide for thirty or forty. I am informed that six of the best of the Kenilworth horses are dead. The stench from the live animals is simply dreadful. Horses that were fat and frisky only a month ago are now sickening skeletons. I scarcely know where it will end.

Our fences are all down, and the stock mixed up everywhere, and our horses are dying in great numbers. The losses in the district will be very heavy, I am told that 200 head of cattle were drowned in one paddock at *Mulligan’s Flat mostly belonging to Kenilworth. It is feared that other mobs have been swept away out of the pockets near

the river. We will never be able to tell the extent of our losses. They will be very hard to bear for some time to come. I stated in my last letter that twelve acres of maize had been lost at Kenilworth. I find forty acres, besides all the other crops, were lost. The creeks are now in a chronic state of flood and the inland mails are stuck up. While I write it is raining heavily, and the river a banker.”

Historic Note:- On 3 February, 1893 Mary River at Kenilworth bridge reached 16.38 metres, while on 27 February, 2022 it was 11.7 metres. *Aforementioned Mulligans Flat is believed to be near Ridgewood. Pictured top, Gympie floodwaters. Gympie had their 1893 recorded peak at 25.45 metres on 4 February, 1893.

At Kenilworth Museum any Sunday (hours 10am to 2pm) more information about historic flooding in the district may be obtained.  Also in September test the MMM quiz at any Sunshine Coast museum to win a $100 voucher – and it's open to the whole family.

Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.

KENILWORTH STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE AWARDS

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t a ceremony held on Saturday 27 August 2022, two of our volunteers were recognised with a presentation of their 20 year Meritorious Service Medals. Kim, below left and David, on right, have proudly served the Kenilworth and Sunshine Coast community and we are truly grateful for everything they have done. Congratulations Kim and David!

RAINFALL MOY POCKET – AUGUST 2022 by Graham Brennan This August 19mm. Wettest August since 2016, 28mm. Last August 9mm. 21 year average August 44mm.

Rain fell on 12 days, average six days. For the three months of Winter 198mm. The wettest Winter since 2016, 295mm.

Last Winter 155mm. Average Winter 154mm. Total for first eight months 2143mm. Previous wettest Jan-Aug 2013, 1284mm.

Same period last year 684mm. Jan-Aug average 870mm. 12 month total end of August 2620mm. 20 year annual average 1196mm.

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KENILWORTH AND IMBIL POLICE

e are sad to report that the missing person has been located in the Imbil State Forest.

Police would like to extend a big thankyou to SES volunteers and the members of the community for continuing their search efforts for many weeks.

If you need help please call 13 11 14 or check in with your friends and family –“Are you OK?” (National R U OK? Day was Thursday 8 September and next year it's on 14 September, 2023).

• Crime has been generally low in the hinterland. Most of Kenilworth and Imbil Police daily patrol objectives are aimed at identifying offenders and either arresting them or moving them on. Our goal is to keep the hinterland community safe.

• Traffic crashes continue to be a problem in the hinterland.

Most of these crashes involve visitors to the area.

We have made a few changes to road signage warning drivers and riders of crash zones. Brooloo Kenilworth Road at the top of the Bluff is an example of warning signs that were erected.

The hinterland is becoming more and more popular with visitors from the big smoke resulting in an increase in traffic crashes. There has also been several serious traffic crashes in the Mary Valley in recent weeks, all of which were very lucky not to have been fatal. Please drive to the conditions and get home safely to your family.

• Roads – Kenilworth Police have had informal discussions with our local member Rob Skelton in relation to upgrading the road between Little Yabba and Conondale. Mr Skelton and I also attended the area to look at the condition of the road. Mr Skelton advised he had already done research in relation to the upgrade.

• Events – We had the Kickass Music Festival in Kenilworth on the first September weekend and it seems everyone enjoyed the event. Unfortunately Police had to arrest and charge an intoxicated male who visited the event from NSW. • Over the next few weeks we are looking forward to the Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest (16-18 September), Kenilworth Show and Rodeo (17 September), Imbil Bull Bronc Barrels (Series final 3pm, 1 October) and Bushman's Carnival Imbil (30 Sept.-1 Oct.).

We want to thank the community for your support. It is very important for Police and community to work together to ensure we keep our area safe.

Please report any suspicious behaviour (131 444).

Kindly contributed by Senior Constable Pierre Senekal.

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Community Wild Dog Baiting Program Spring 2022

Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Biosecurity Queensland is supporting a community-based coordinated Wild Dog Baiting Program. Failure to control wild dogs can result in livestock losses, attacks on domestic pets and the loss of native fauna. Landholders have a legislative responsibility to control declared pests on their land and participation in this program is an effective way to help meet this responsibility. The Wild Dog Baiting Program will be held throughout Bald Knob, Beerburrum, Belli Park, Conondale, Coochin Creek, Curramore, Eerwah Vale, Elaman Creek, Kenilworth, Kidaman Creek, Obi Obi, Peachester, Reesville, and Witta areas from 13 Sept-7 Oct, 2022.

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@AVERAGE JOES KENILWORTH MEET WEEKLY

nother great morning on 6 September, 2022, pictured above, @Average Joes Kenilworth, as we had an unexpected but welcome visitor – Cr David Law who really contributed to our topic “Untapped”. Why does it take some dramatic trauma before we men realize our inner strength and abilities to survive and overcome it? The consensus was that we live very conditioned lives and really only rise to the occasion when required.

Guys please join us next Tuesday 9am-10am at McGinns.

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BELLI HALL 1932-2022

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BELLI COMMUNITY HALL TURNS A SWEET 90TH

o you know anyone who used to live in Belli Park? The Belli Community Hall, pictured top, is celebrating its 90th Birthday on Saturday 1 October, 2022.

The hall will be holding a High Tea from 3-5pm, with an afternoon filled with local entertainment. We will then continue into the night with bonfire, a sausage sizzle, and the bar will be open.  With a historical skit through the decades, local music, and kids face painting and activities, we will honour those past community members who helped build a lovely gathering place. If anyone has any information to add to this occasion, or wants to play a part in contributing to the event – please give the committee a call on 0448 948 198 (Pauline) or send an email to bellihall@gmail.com  For catering purposes, please purchase a ticket for $10 for the High Tea. And if you plan to attend the BBQ please also select a ticket. https://www.trybooking.com/CBNXU

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DATECLAIMERS GHEERULLA HALL'S COUNTRY ARTY FAIR

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Junior coaching is on Tuesdays from 3.30pm and 4.15pm (school terms only).

Social tennis: Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm.'

Ladies’ fixtures: Fridays from 9.30am (school terms only).'

The club also welcomes locals or visitors to hire a court for a friendly game of tennis – day or night!

Court hire enquiries: Sue Field (0412 495 169).

For further information regarding the club and its activities, please contact: Sue Field (President) 0412 495 169 or Robyn Pfeiffer (Treasurer) 0403 516 699.

We look forward to seeing you on the court soon!

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GHEERULLA TENNIS CLUB'S COURT UPGRADE

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grant of $35,000 has enabled the club to upgrade one hard court to a synthetic grass surface, together with new net and posts.

The new surface is great to play on, and we encourage members of the community to come and give it a try! The club is committed to pursuing other sources of funding to resurface the second hard court, as well as upgrade the court lighting to LED. • Want to encourage your child to try a new sport and to learn new skills?

• Looking to enjoy some physical activity and social interaction?

• Keen to bring your competitive nature to the fore?

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K E N I LWO RT H

lovely friend asked if I wanted to hire the Gheerulla Hall to showcase my art work. However I figured there are many undiscovered talented, arty souls in the hinterland, so I decided that a Country Arty Fair would be wonderful for us to be able to get our work and selves into the public arena. The Hall committee was very happy with the idea.

So here we have landed. A biannual (twice a year) country fair.

The first one is 12-13 November 2022. We will hold this fair every six months as I believe it will grow organically.

There are many people coming to show their creative works and so far there are these fabulous humans attending:Becky from Big Heart Bamboo (finest condiments); Natives-RUs range of plants; Jan’s zebra stone original and Delftware (Dutch) earrings; Dave’s unique airbrush designs; Lena’s handcrafted collage books; Amanda’s funky personal writing journals; Robyn’s paintings; Janette’s paintings; Lisa’s mixed medium realistic acrylics and soft pastels; Sylvia’s nature, landscape and seascape works; Juliet’s botanical and native fauna artwork; Justin’s expertly crafted woodwork utensils along with cold drinks and food from the best burger makers, Kenilworth’s Top Cafe.

There will be face painting and some live casual music throughout both days.  To book an arty stall just call – 0431 117 143 or email gheerullaart@gmail.com See advert on page 7 and our lastest updates on Facebook – Gheerulla Arty Fair.

Lisa O'Connell, Gheerulla.

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Same same... but different!

RJR Property are excited to announce that we have re-branded.

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The new branding showcases our business:  RJR Property are a team of professionals.  Marketing & managing lifestyle choices.  From the ocean to the forest.  Gympie Region to Maleny Region.  While we treasure our past we embrace our future.

However, some things will never change:  We still have the same awesome team.  Providing the same awesome service.

It’s a new modern look for an established brand.

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ARTS COUNCIL 'THIS & THAT'

ur fantastic 24th ArtsFest opens Friday night at 6pm, 30 September in Kenilworth Hall with COUNCIL paintings and 3D works. See website for details.

Join in the colourful activities and laughter on Saturday 1 October in the Hall dining room with poets and lively ukes music and our very own KAD Singers. More soulfulfilling fun on Sunday with free entertainment.

The next big KAC event is the “Meet Our Local Authors” evening at St Luke’s Shed at 5.30pm on Saturday 29 October. See our arts ad for ArtsFest page 5 and our year's dateclaimers ad on page 6.

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CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES

oly Communion is celebrated at St Luke’s Kenilworth on Saturdays at 4.30pm followed by a community supper.

You are invited as well to St Luke’s Shed on Sunday 9 October for the annual  Blessing of the Pets.

This is always a popular and enjoyable short fun service to celebrate our furry, finned and feathered companions.  There will be a service to celebrate The Season of Creation at the Fig Tree Walk, Little Yabba on 21 September at 2pm. Come and share a picnic lunch from 12 noon onwards.

Diary date alert! St Luke’s and St John Bosco’s will present a Christmas Concert by Kim Kirkman on 3 December, 2022 at 2pm.

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LAUGHTER YOGA IS A SERIOUS RELEASE

ife is full of jokes and sometimes they are not that funny.

However, you should laugh at it anyway! Remember that saying “Laughter is the best medicine”?

Yes! Laughter boosts the immune system, increases oxygen levels, improves blood circulation and it releases the feel good chemicals – and this positive feeling remains even after the laughter subsides. It helps you to hold an optimistic outlook through difficulties, disappointments and loss. There is plenty of scientific research measuring and showing evidence of how laughter can do all the above and beyond – it is not rocket science; just observe how you feel after a good belly laugh.

However it is hard to feel relaxed in times of skyrocketing living costs, eco-catastrophes, crimes, war – the list goes on.

Fascinated by the positive impact of laughter in people’s health but aware of the lack of reasons to laugh; Dr. Madan Kataria created laughter exercises and his wife, a yoga teacher, added breathing techniques – it was born – Laughter Yoga!

Since 1995, Laughter Yoga has spread to over 110 countries – recognised and welcomed to offer contributions not just for health; but also for team building and bonding, stress release and productivity.

Po Mei Kwong, lives locally and facilitates Laughter Circle in events and organisations says that a very common feedback is, “I haven't laughed like this for ages, I feel much lighter”.  The Laughter Circle in Maleny happens on every first Thursday of the month – besides the library. A great day out to meet people, have a laugh (of course!) and the great news: there is no fee for this, donations are welcomed and appreciated but not essential, your presence is what matters!

Please email pomeikwong@gmail.com (0490 333 105) or pop online www.pomeikwong.com for more information.

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The Imbil Library is offering FREE personalised support to help you Be Connected.

Book A Librarian on Tuesday 4 October from 9.30am to 11.30am and our friendly team will help answer any questions you have with your technology or the internet.

To learn more and to book in for one of our free help sessions please contact Imbil Library on 5484 5488.

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COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOOK WEEK AT KENILWORTH SCC 2022

Garden organics bin tips

When you recycle your garden waste, it gets turned into mulch – creating a new life out of the old! A high quality of mulch depends on the right things going in. So please only put grass clippings, small branches and twigs, leaves, weeds, garden prunings and old flowers in your garden bin. And recycle right Sunshine Coast! Learn more on Council’s website.

Mobility mapping making life easier The Sunshine Coast’s new mobility maps are turning heads and wheels after going live on Council’s website.

These maps provide easy wayfinding information and are easy to use on your computer or handheld device. The maps are making life easier for people of all abilities, from mums and dads with toddlers in tow to the elderly, people using wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Visit Council’s website for more details.

One for the calendar

Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online on Thursday 22 September at 9am.

School holiday fun September is Museum Mystery Madness month and you’re invited. Visit a Sunshine Coast museum, grab a free magnifier and complete a quiz. There’s a different one at each museum and all entrants go in the draw to win a $100 gift voucher. For the list of activities, head to heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Region's flagship 2D art exhibit The Sunshine Coast Art Prize exhibition is on at Caloundra Regional Gallery.

You’ll see 40 unique impressive artworks from across Australia. Visit the gallery or go to gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to vote for your favourite work and go in the draw to win a prize! Exhibition closes 21 October.

Don't fur-get to register your pet Pet registrations are due on Friday 30 September. You can pay the registration as well as update your details online via MyCouncil on Council's website or call 5475 7272.

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ach year, with the support of the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), schools and libraries across Australia spend a week celebrating books, Australian authors and illustrators. In 1946 the CBCA established annual book awards to promote children's books of high literary and artistic quality. These yearly awards are now the most influential and highly respected in Australia.

Every year in August activities relating to a theme are held in schools to celebrate and highlight the importance of reading. This year’s theme was “Dreaming with Eyes Open”.

In keeping with the Book Week celebration tradition at Kenilworth State Community College, all staff and students from Prep to Year 6 participated in the annual costume parade through the main street of town on Wednesday 24 August 2022 pictured top.

As the theme had an indigenous focus this year, staff coordinated outfits to represent assorted birds from the Dreamtime story “How the Birds got their Colours”.

The students’ costumes were varied, colourful and imaginative, representing many stories and authors. Many parents and family members lined the street as the procession from our school walked up one side of the street and down the other. Along the way we were greeted by friendly local business owners, customers and visitors to our town. It was a very special experience to be part of!

Two local businesses, Kenilworth Bakery and Kenilworth Dairies, were very generous with their gifts of delicious donuts, and locally made dairy products. The students and staff were spoilt and very appreciative to everybody who contributed to our day. A play in the amazing town playground park was the perfect conclusion and was thoroughly enjoyed by all! At Kenilworth SCC we value learning to read and be literate in this modern changing world, reading for pleasure and learning, and discovering a world through text only limited by our imagination. We look forward to celebrating Book Week for many years to come. Happy reading!

Mrs Lyndon, Kenilworth State Community College.

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eld on Gubbi Gubbi Country at Tuchekoi, Mary Valley, these school holiday sessions offer a unique hands-on experience and can be accessed over three school holiday session dates:- 21 September Forest Guardian, 23 September free trial and 28 September Bush Craft.

Note Term 4 Friday Sessions from 9.30am to 11am (children aged 14 months to 5 years).

For further details Jessica 0432 876 878 – www.thebushcircle.com.au + FB / Instagram.

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Free trees for ratepayers Council holds free tree days every Wednesday from 1-3pm at the Caloundra Depot. Local ratepayers can collect two free trees every six months, just by bringing along a current rate notice. Visit Council's website for details.

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ouncil’s Biosecurity Surveillance Programme offers support to rural property owners, teaching them how best to manage pest plants on their land. It will also continue to proactively monitor the extent of invasive pest plants across the region, including groundsel bush, cat’s claw creeper, fireweed, giant rat’s tail grasses and salvinia. Focusing on empowering landholders to understand those risks and manage invasive plants on their property and is done through one-on-one training, advice and onthe-ground support for property owners. Visit council’s website https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Environment/Invasiveplants-and-animals/Our-plan-to-protect-against-invasive-species Community grants – Did you know $915,071 in community grants were awarded across 281 applications to support our community organisations to deliver a range of service outcomes between April and June? A total of $4.6 million in community grants (and 875 applications) were awarded over the year.

There's school holiday fun from garden races to museum mysteries and outdoor activities to arty days out!

Why not try a new trail? Adventure Sunshine Coast has more than 200 free adventures covering walking, cycling, paddling and riding trails right across the region! From exploring a community playground loop with your toddler to discovering a hidden hinterland trail and swimming hole with a tween-ager.

Visit adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more details.

Calling all detectives! Join in some fun these school holidays with Museum Mystery Madness. September is mystery month at all Sunshine Coast Museums including Kenilworth Museum, Eumundi Museum, Nambour Museum, Buderim Pioneer Cottage, Landsborough Museum and Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct. Be a detective for the day and collect your free pocket magnifier. david.law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au | @DavidLawDivision10

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itta road reseals – Residents might have noticed resurfacing works have started at Gumland Drive, Koala Court and Parkland Court in Witta. The re-seal works include profiling and asphalt to create a smoother drive. This project forms part of Council’s $22.5 million Road Reseal and Rehabilitation Program for this financial year. As part of representing Division 5 it’s my commitment to providing and maintaining the necessary infrastructure to service the needs of our community.

Maleny Showgrounds – As show president, I am happy to advise the Maleny Showground Road and carpark construction has been completed. Works included a new 150 metre road formalising the access to the ground keepers accommodation and storage shed, as well as extending the access to the south east of the showgrounds and around to the rear of the equestrian arena. The upgrade means 10 new formal carparks and a PWD bay out the front of their club.

There’s also a hard stand area to assist with parking at training and game day – so it’s a real win for the club and community.

Bins4Blokes – In collaboration with the Continence Foundation and S/Coast Council, 102 male incontinence product disposal bins have been installed at public amenities across the region.

This welcome step ensures our public facilities accommodate and provide adequate services for everyone. The Continence Foundation Bins4Blokes campaign is an Australia-wide awareness and advocacy promoting the installation of incontinence product disposal bins in male public toilet facilities.

There are many men who ride bikes, run and walk along our pathways who may need assistance – we have identified the gap and now we can ensure we provide these bins at all public amenities across the region in the future. To find out which public amenities are serviced by this new initiative, check out – The National Public Toilet Map https://toiletmap.gov.au/ www.facebook.com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc

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 Full Bushman's Carnival programme pdf with entry forms and waivers etc. on www.maryvalleytrailblazers.com.au Enquiries John Kropp 0458 594 220 or Linda Watt 0400 975 061 or email maryvalleytrailblazers@gmail.com.

Mary Valley Trailblazers Inc. volunteers gratefully thank their valued sponsors of the carnival for making it all possible – Tom Grady Real Estate Gympie, Bell Whips, Imbil Railway Hotel, Gympie Saddleworld, Mary Valley Traders, Mary Valley Men’s Shed, Mark Hogno and Brittney Jensen and Kenilworth Veterinary Surgery.

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he scarecrows are on display throughout the Mary Valley from early September to 3 October and attract day-trippers looking for a country drive and a bit of scarecrow spotting!  Pictured the scarey Hell Billy (C12) scarecrow rocks on with the annual Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest (16-18 September, 2022) theme. Image credits to ABC Rural's Jennifer Nichols who shared it on FB. Fairly obvious the C12 ‘crow's ukulele music blew ‘crow Headly's right off! This entry could be in both the new ProCrow category ($500 to win) or the Traditional category ($100). There's also Artistic and Children's sections.

Visitors are encouraged to plan a trip to the Mary Valley to see a few ‘crows, try out the cafés and hotels and watch the steam train roll in to Dagun Station and Amamoor. Most details on www. maryvalleyartslink.com.au however best to see it for yourselves!

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osted by Mary Valley Trailblazers Inc., this rural fundraiser weekend supports local students (via school chaplaincy) and families in the area and is held at the Imbil showgrounds.

Featuring unique events, the Bushman’s Carnival gallops and chugs over two big hat days, Friday 30 September to Saturday 1 October and admission is totally free! Action starts around 8am.

There will be many varied horseback events with winners receiving championship buckles for overall age and group winners (each buckle is valued at $250).

Age groups are eight and under, nine years and under 16 years and open.

There are also novelty events to enter from Gum Boot Throwing, Jolly Swagman Challenge, Partner Challenge, Stockman’s Challenge and Tractor Challenge along with great stalls, food and coffee in abundance.

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LIFE DRAWING WITH PAT CALE

ife Drawing is a meditative two hours that you will find calming and inspiring.

Book in for an uplifting escape from the daily grind by drawing a life figure in an atmosphere of shared concentration.

Life Drawing is to the artist as scales are to a musician – invaluable time spent with a professional model in an atmosphere of personal focus within a like-minded team.  MV Artslink Inc. hosts the Life Drawing group twice per month at the Imbil RSL Hall from 10am-midday – each first and second Wednesday of the month – and the costing of $20 includes the model fee.

Make this a “needs-must” on your creative art time calendar!

Book to secure, places are limited – Pat Cale 0456 263 747.

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Well known Honky Tonk Rodeo Promotions run this Note the stock whip raffle will be drawn around midday on NRA Point Score Rodeo which Saturday so don't forget to get a few tickets early. ensures a professional night Horse events need to register on the day by 7.45am. Pay by cash of fast rodeo action. The venue opens at 2pm, and goes on till or card. late to give the crowd a thrilling night out that finishes with fireworks and then live music from Junction Road band from 8.30pm till 11.45pm. On offer for riders is 2500x FREE A4 COPIES over $8200 in prizemonies and as PRINTED. this is the third event in a series it MVV Editor jillguldbransen@gmail.com 1900x mailbox is sure to be the best! direct. Rest are MOBILE 0456 253 698 All these event efforts are years written by bulk drops. the community in aid of the Mary Valley State for the community.

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ympie Regional Council has released a survey to assist in the design of a new Cooloola Coast Monitoring App. Once created, this app will gather data and information on the coastline utilising community input. To assist in the app design, council wants to know from the Cooloola Coast community and its visitors what are the most important aspects of the coast that we should be focussing on protecting into the future and the level of engagement the community can contribute to the programme.

“The community’s feedback from this survey is an important starting point to understanding the areas of the coast that hold particular value and importance, and I invite you to take part. Gympie Regional Council is hoping to include a range of great features on the app; from water colour and coastline erosion monitoring to flora and fauna identification. The best thing is the data submitted by residents and visitors via the app will directly feed into future council coastal hazard adaptation planning,” said Councillor Jess Milne.

The Coastal Monitoring App is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s QCoast2100 Programme.

Share your thoughts on coastal management by participating in the survey. You can find the survey by visiting council’s project page www.gympie.qld.gov.au/cooloola-coast-app

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