VALLEY FOOD FESTIVAL INCOMING!
MARY VALLEY GOURMAY
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Food festivals are more than just a feast for the senses—they’re a celebration of culture, community, and culinary And this May, the GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival is back for , offering an entire month of exciting food experiences across the valley!
Unlike most food festivals that last just a weekend, GourMay Mary Valley spreads the flavour-packed fun over four weeks, catering to every taste. From a Vintners lunch and a bushfood feast to a sunrise breakfast with breathtaking views, there’s something for everyone. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a walk along the Mary Valley Rail Trail or explore wild macadamia discovery walks.
The festival’s highlight? Festival Day on Saturday, May 10! The heart of Imbil will come alive with a bustling market, thrilling competitions, and live cooking demonstrations. Plus, the Kenilworth Arts Fest joins in with a special GourMaythemed section, showcasing artwork inspired by food and farming.
Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or simply curious to explore fresh, local flavours, GourMay Mary Valley 2025 is an experience you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and get ready to eat, explore, and enjoy. ~ Malcolm, GourMAY
HOW MANY BUNNIES &
THE 27TH KENILWORTH ARTSFEST 23-25 MAY 2025
Autumn is the time of festivals – Arts Festivals! Food Festivals! What better place to celebrate than in Kenilworth in the Mary Valley region of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland!
The 27th Annual Kenilworth ArtsFest, from 23 to 25 May 2025, is the longest running art competition on the Sunshine Coast, attracting artists from far and wide. Again, this year Kenilworth Arts Council is calling all artists – experienced and emerging - to enter. There are sections for 2D works and 3D works including a section especially for ceramic art. Entries are open for all genres and close on 6 May. Kenilworth ArtsFest once more is a satellite event of the GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival with a prize for a 2D work depicting any aspect of food production in the Mary Valley.
Apart from two years out due to Covid, the Kenilworth ArtsFest has been a feature of the art scene since 1996. It was started by an enthusiastic group in the Kenilworth Arts Council who thought the time was right for an art competition in the Maroochy Shire Hinterland. The first competition in the Kenilworth Hall, supported by the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo Committee, relied on borrowed boards and plinths and offered a top prize of $600.
Above: A glorious morning by Christine Hopkins.
Over the years, the competition went from strength to strength, attracting the attention of the then Maroochy Shire Mayor Joe Natoli who offered a $10 000 prize which was called The Mayor’s Prize. Following the amalgamation of Shire Councils into the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, the prize money was withdrawn and the Sunshine Coast Art Prize established. While this was a disappointing turn of events for the arts in the Hinterland, Kenilworth Arts Council pushed on and has maintained a key place on the broader arts calendar. The Kenilworth ArtsFest is supported by the Sunshine Coast Council so that the arts are very much alive in the Mary Valley region of the Hinterland.
Our popular Children’s Art and Poetry competitions have their very own opening on 22 May with presentations by children’s author, Chris Collin and popular poet and story teller, Ian Mackay. Kenilworth Arts Council and the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce collaborate to present the popular Free Family Fun Day on Sunday
25 May. There will be a range of stalls for entertainment and education with lots of hands-on art/craft activities for children and adults. At the Gala Opening in the Kenilworth Hall on Friday 23 May starting at 5:30pm, Sunshine Coast Mayor, Rosanna Natoli will officially open the 27th Kenilworth ArtsFest. The winners of the Kenilworth Art Award, the GourmMay Food Fest prize and the 2D and 3D section prizes will be announced.
We hope to see you there!
~ Theresa Lyndon, secretary KAC
EASTER COMPETITION
HISTORICAL: THE CHEESE FACTORY
KENILWORTH CHEESE FACTORY: A HISTORY OF PRODUCTION AND CONTROVERSY
The Kenilworth Cheese Factory has a long and complex history. From initial planning in the early 1940s by the federal government to its eventual opening by private enterprise in the 1950s, the factory's journey reflects the challenges and opportunities of the dairy industry in the region.
Early Plans and Construction: In December 1941, the Caboolture Cooperative Dairy Association purchased land from Mr. F. T. Bryan's dairy farm for the erection of the factory. In February 1942, Mr. R. Caddell, a building contractor from Nambour and Cooroy, won the contract to build the new cheese factory at Kenilworth, which would operate as a branch of the Caboolture Dairy Association. Mr. P.P. Duggan was appointed manager of the Kenilworth Cheese Factory.
Challenges and Delays: Despite the initial progress, the Kenilworth Cheese Factory faced numerous hurdles. In October 1942, a meeting of dairy farmers was held to address concerns about a "Curtin" subsidy scheme. A petition was signed by 80 potential cheesemilk suppliers regarding the construction of the Kenilworth cheese factory, indicating some level of uncertainty or opposition among local farmers.
Although the factory was built in 1942, it was never used as a cheese factory. When the building was offered for sale after the end of World War II it was purchased by Sims Bros. In July 1951, it was reported that Kraft Walker Ltd. purchased the factory building from Sims Bros, with plans to pull it down and re-erect it on a new site on land purchased from Mr. T.R. Hassall. The Kenilworth factory was expected to be the state's largest cheese factory, covering more than 8000 square feet.
Opposition and Controversy: Opposition to the establishment of the Kraft Walker Ltd. cheese factory in Kenilworth was voiced by co-operative and other interests at a Government-appointed commission in February 1951. Objectors, including the Wide Bay Q.D.O representative, claimed that a cheese factory would disrupt the present set-up, causing hardships and inconvenience to farmers in outlying areas. Supporters argued that the factory would increase the township's rateable value and bring more amenities to the district.
Eventual Operation: Despite the challenges and opposition, in November 1952, it was reported that the Kenilworth cheese factory started production. The first milk supplies for cheese manufacture reached the factory on November 5. The factory was equipped with up-to-date stainless steel pipes and three vats, each with a capacity of 1000 gallons, with plans to install another 1000 gallon vat. Stainless steel tanks were erected to hold whey for stock food.
Information for this article was drawn from the following newspaper articles: Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser –13.2.1942, page 8; 23.10.1942, page 2; 5.12.1941, page 2; 28.8.1942, page 1; 22.2.1951, page 3; 27.7.1951, page 2; 24.11.1950, page 7; 24.10.1952, page 4;
Queensland Country Life 13.11.1952, page 4.
Find out more of the townships history on Sunday at the Kenilworth Museum, Alexandra Street from 10 a.m.
~ Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Association. Inc
Correction to last month’s historical article “1954 –Pascoes Electrical Store” was built for Ken and Bev Pascoe not E.O. DeVere as printed. Thanks to Keith for the prompt - awaiting all the paperwork for historical records.
Left: The original Kenilworth Cheese Factory circa 1941
COMMUNITY STORIES & NEWS
LIFTING MADI: COMMUNITY SUPPORT BRINGS LIFECHANGING MOBILITY
Beautiful Madison Soule and her family who live in Cambroon have really been through life's challenges.
In July 2023 Madi was diagnosed with Severe Factor Seven Deficiency with a inhibitor and Haemophilic Arthropathy.
"It has been a rollercoaster and life changing for us. Life as she knew it was taken away from her. Gone from dancing, swimming in our glorious creeks and river, motor bike riding and camping to not being able to do many of these enjoyable things due to her full non weight bearing in a wheelchair and daily medication requirements," said mum Emma.
"A lot of places here are not wheelchair friendly which makes life hard. We will have a long journey of her being in and out of a wheelchair due to illness. Her ankles are damaged due to internal bleeding which is why she is now needing a wheelchair to get around. It is also why we regularly use the pool as its the only exercise she can do to keep her body moving and muscles active that won't cause internal bleeding."
Previously Emma had to transfer Madi from her wheelchair to the pool edge where they put a yoga mat down to make the surface softer on her body, though there were still risks of bruises and internal bleeding. Seeing the struggle this family were going through the Kenilworth Hall Association applied for a grant for a hoist and waterproof wheelchair. "We love our home here and being part of the community, helping where we can. We really appreciate all who have helped us too," said dad Ben.
Emma shared, "to be able to lift her in and out of the pool without the worry and risks involved has been amazing, to be able to wheel her into the shower without the risk of slipping over on the wet floors when I'm carrying her in the showers and toilets is absolutely amazing we are so thankful for that. We can't thank the community enough for their ongoing support for our family."
Stories like this one show the beautiful strength, resilience and compassion of the human spirit, as well as the importance of a supportive community. We at the MVV wish Madi all the best in her recovery. If you have a local story to share we welcome your submissions and suggestions.
~ Samantha Starshine
CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES
Happy Easter, everyone!
While parts of the Easter story are very sad and grim, the main message of Easter is the happiness of new life and the hope and promise of new beginnings. That's why eggs are so symbolic.
In the northern hemisphere it is Spring where flowers burst into life after Winter. Of course, it's Autumn here but still warm enough for swimming and picnics (and Easter eggs!)
The church services are: Good Friday 18 April St Luke's Anglican at 9:30am, Easter Day Sunday 20 April St Luke's HC 9am, St John Bosco's Catholic Mass 10:30am.
Easter Blessings!
~Cheerio from the churches
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MAMA GET YOUR GROOVE ON!
GOOD GROOVE COLLECTIVE: BRINGING MOVEMENT AND CONNECTION TO LOCAL MUMS
In the heart of the Mary Valley, a vibrant new initiative is inspiring local mums to move, connect, and have fun. The Good Groove Collective, cofounded by friends Camille and Brooke, was born from a shared desire for a dance-focused mums' group. It is more than just a dance class—it’s a space where women can come together to connect, let loose, and find joy in movement.
Local residents Camille and Brooke, mums to one-year-olds, saw a need for a local mums' group that focused on movement and fun. Rather than waiting for one to appear, they decided to create it themselves. And so, the Good Groove Collective was born—a community-driven initiative that fosters inclusivity, self-expression, and connection through dance.
The Collective offers weekly "Mums and Mini Movers" dance classes run every Monday at 9:45am at the Federal Memorial Hall and 9:45am Wednesdays at Buderim War Memorial Hall. The weekly classes provide a welcoming environment for mums and their little ones to move together, promoting both physical and emotional well-being.
Since its inception earlier this year, the response to the Good Groove Collective has been overwhelmingly positive. The initiative has quickly become a cherished part of the community, bringing women together to celebrate movement, music, and connection.
“The teachers are warm and welcoming, and the classes are so fun and easy to follow. Fitness classes where you can bring your baby or kids are few and far between, so being able to have my son with me, who played with all the other kids while the mums danced, was the best! Good Groove Co are creating such great spaces for the community here, I so encourage any mum who’d like to get in some movement in a welcoming environment to come along.” - Claire, Mums and Mini Mover participant.
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The Good Groove Collective is proof that when women come together with a shared passion, incredible things can happen. For those looking to join the fun or find out more about upcoming sessions, reach out to Camille or Brooke through their socials @goodgroovecollective on Facebook and Instagram or email goodgroovecollective@ gmail.com, and get ready to groove!
~ Camille,
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
MARY VALLEY BLUE LIGHT
Mary Valley Blue Light was formed in 2012 to provide safe, supervised entertainment for children in the Mary Valley. It was recognized that youths in the Mary Valley had little access to entertainment, tailored to their needs, which children in the larger areas can attend at will. The organization was formed to conduct ‘under age’ discos for children between the ages of 8 to 15 years in Kandanga and surrounding area. They affiliated with Qld Blue Light Association Inc and were provided with a trailer and sound and lighting system from the Association.
IMBIL RURAL WATCH
Four discos are conducted each year, in March, June, August and November at the Kandanga Public Hall from 6.30 – 8.30pm. The discos are attended by authorized adult supervisors and the Imbil Police. Up to date, relevant music and some videos are provided, as well as a games session, canteen at a very nominal price, a dance competition, limbo competition and lucky door prizes sponsored by local businesses. The entrance fee is $5 per child to keep it low cost so that all children can attend.
Once the children enter the Hall, they are not allowed to leave until the completion of the disco unless for an emergency reason. The child must be collected from the front door by an adult before they leave, even at the conclusion of the disco. No mobile phones are allowed in the hall and if they are bought by the children, they must be handed in at the front door and collected as they leave. Supervisors and Police have mobile phones for an emergency.
Mary Valley Blue Light received a grant from Gympie Regional Councils Community Grant Program to assist with running costs, meaning we can keep the entrance fee at $5, even as running costs rise.
Mary Valley Blue Light Discos are fun events for children to attend and are well received by children and parents in the Mary Valley. As with all organizations, more volunteers would be welcome and anyone wishing to volunteer, who has a Blue Card, can attend a Disco and the process to become authorized will be explained. Any further information can be obtained from Imbil Police.
Contact: Terry Kennedy P: 5484 5837
Imbil Rural Watch was formed in 1990 and has operated continuously since that time. It is one of the longest operating Rural Watch’s in the area. Imbil Rural Watch provides a vital link between Police and the Community giving its members a direct point of contact with the Police and enabling the Police to address community members’ concerns about local crime, reducing the fear of crime and improving community safety.
Police rely heavily on NHWQ Groups for information. Over the past 34 years, information from Imbil Rural Watch members has provided valuable information in the solving of many crimes in the Imbil Police Division.
Imbil Rural Watch covers the entire Imbil Police Division from Dagun in the north, to The Bluff in the south, from the Bruce Highway in the east to the back of Borumba Dam in the west. It includes the townships of Brooloo, Imbil, Kandanga, Amamoor and Dagun, as well as Amamoor Creek, Kandanga Creek, Bella Creek, Carters Ridge, Tuchekoi and Ridgewood. Meetings are held at Kandanga Hall on the first Monday of the month (including public holidays but excluding January) at 7.30.
The meetings usually last less than 30 minutes and are then followed by a cuppa and a chat. Most meetings are attended by Police and our Divisional Councillor who are open and prepared to answer any questions. Members can also address any issues of concern with either person, either in the open meeting or privately during the cuppa. If either are not at the meeting, matters will be passed on by our President.
The current President is ex- Officer in Charge of Imbil Police, Terry Kennedy, who has been involved in the Watch as Police Officer, Deputy President and President since 1991. Ted Barnes is one of the founding members, and although he has since moved to Gympie, regularly attends meetings.
Unfortunately, our group is dwindling as members move from the area. The meetings are open to any person who wishes to attend. It is important to keep this group active, especially as the crime rate is increasing along with increased population. It is also important to keep the lines of communication open between the community and the Police in a small Police Division.
Contact: Terry Kennedy P: 5484 5837
Photo: Imbil Rural Watch at work
LOCAL NEWS & POLITICS
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Keen to head outdoors and get active but tired of the same old route?
Adventure Sunshine Coast is perfect for you! More than 250 walking, running, paddling, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding trails are mapped out across the region and categorised from easy to difficult. From hidden hinterland gems to stunning coastal settings and everywhere in between, choose your next adventure at adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Dark sky reserve proposal
A dark sky, full of stars: it’s a wondrous sight. But did you know our wildlife need dark skies to move, feed and thrive? It’s important for our ecosystems and even our health and wellbeing. Council is proposing to establish a Dark Sky Reserve in the hinterland, but no matter where we are, we can all take simple steps to make our outdoor lighting dark sky friendly. You can learn more on Council’s website. This project is contributing to our Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
Don't Stand By - Stand Up!
Help us stand up to support women and children on the Sunshine Coast and show your support this May for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “Don’t Stand By - Stand Up!”
A candlelight vigil will be held at Cotton Tree Park in Maroochydore on 7 May at 5pm. Join us and show your support. Visit Council’s website for more information.
Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting
View online on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers on Thursday 24 April 2025 at 9am.
Heads up: Community wild dog baiting
Council is supporting a community-based wild dog baiting program. Managing wild dogs helps protect native wildlife and livestock. The autumn baiting program will run on participating rural properties from 5 May - 16 June and include signage at roadsides, boundaries and accesses, while residents within 2km will be notified. Please ensure pets are contained and dogs are leashed. Visit Council’s website for details.
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LNP’s $1 Million Boost to Enhance Safety and Accessibility at Apex Camp: Last week I announced $1 Million funding to upgrade a local recreational education facility to enhance safety and accessibility for teachers, students, and individuals with disability. The massive funding boost will enable the redevelopment of Apex Camps in Twin Waters including a brand-new bathroom block and enhancements to its accommodation facilities to better support larger and more diverse groups, ensuring a safer and more inclusive environment.
For more than four decades, Apex Camp has helped shape the lives of young Australians Apex Australia has helped more than 200,000 younger Australians make a difference to their community, through learning valued skills and making great friends. The upgraded amenities at Apex Camp will grow its reach, empowering even more young Australians. I acknowledge the tremendous work at Twin Water Apex Camp, congratulations to Keith Fullerton and his team for continuing the Apex story that embraces fun, fellowship and friendship. Apex Camp CEO, Mr Keith Fullerton, welcomed the announcement, describing it as a major step forward for the organisation. “We are incredibly grateful for Ted O’Brien’s ongoing support and dedication to our cause,” Mr Fullerton said.
“His responsiveness to the issues and concerns raised by Apex Camps has been nothing short of amazing and thanks to his advocacy, we can now look ahead to the next 40 years of inspiring and empowering young Australians.”
If I or my office can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out on (07) 5479 2800 or at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au.
CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL
Improving our pathways - Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth: I am pleased that the first phase of the footpath renewal works will be starting on Elizabeth Street after Easter. This will involve removing the damaged pathway and constructing the new 3.5m wide concrete pathway. This will improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians. We will focus on the sections that are in the poorest condition first. While there will be some disruption it will be kept to a minimum and I appreciate your patience as this work is completed. Works are scheduled to start on 22 April 2025 and are expected to be completed within four weeks, weather and site conditions permitting.
Horizon is back with a weekend of live music in Kenilworth: We're in for a treat during Horizon in May! Horizon 2025 will run from 2 to 11 May, 10 days and nights of performance, music, visual art and more with 50 events held across 10 locations across the Sunshine Coast. This year, Horizon includes OK Motels - a concept that brings live music and art to country town communities. This will include a full weekend in Kenilworth where the whole town will celebrate with live music, activities and more.
Over the weekend of 9 and 10 May, there's a free music line-up for OK Kenilworth with music from JB Paterson, SCRAPS, Jet Black Cat Music DJ Set, Uncle Bob’s Jug Band, and Skyscraper Stan. Registrations are encouraged.
One of the weekend's highlights is the OK Kenilworth dinner and show at Kenilworth Community Hall on Saturday 10 May. This is a ticketed event starting at 5pm with a sit-down dinner, a fun show featuring a lineup of local and notso-local acts including Radium Dolls, Nice Biscuit, Betty Taylor, and Marina Allen. For program information and to get tickets head to horizonfestival. com.au and follow @horizonartfest on socials.
~ Cr David Law, Division 10 Councillor, Sunshine Coast Council
LOCAL LEGENDS
BACKING OUR CHAPLAIN: COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR A CAUSE
Chappy Jayde is our hardworking Chaplin at both Kenilworth and Conondale State Schools, she works 2 days a week at each school organizing self-development programs that teach confidence, patience, respect and forgiveness. She supports students when needed and provides a safe space
FROM KEV FRANZI’S JOURNEYS IN TIME: 80 YEARS CAPTURING THE AUSTRALIAN IMAGE
This year I’m celebrating 80 years working in the Australian film industry and It’s been the most wonderful journey anyone could wish for. For most of that time I’ve been a Photojournalist and Documentary Filmmaker with a few years working in TV Drama as Senior Film Editor on the Crawford Productions Homicide, Division 4, Hunter and Showcase. Then I returned to my first love – documentaries.
where students can come when struggling. Chaplains are required to fundraise for part of their wage and when school numbers are low this makes it very difficult to raise this kind of money, we have got some FUN fundraising ideas for the near future, but are just waiting on a confirmation before
we can announce it. Watch this space! Meanwhile if you would like to donate to a worthy cause feel free by using the QR code.
~ Leisa and Jayde, School Chaplains
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have enriched our human experience more than photography.”
Let me show you!
Fancy being paid to travel all over the country getting into the most exciting places a young fellow could imagine. I was paid to meet and work with famous and talented people and learn from their experience. I was paid to go to the football grand final and the Melbourne Cup and shoot it in colour for the very first time. Always shooting the action from the “Best seat in the house” and in doing so, I have filmed and/or screened almost every aspect of Australian life. For over 40 years I have celebrated and showcased Australia’s LIVING HISTORY and the work
of the photographers and filmmakers who captured it.
The great joy of my journey was that I discovered the wonder of human experience and achievement – and on some occasions its greatest horror, including sadly, recent events on our world stage. It is the outstanding work of The Recorders –our writers, photographers and filmmakers -- in capturing this living history of our world and its wonders and disasters – past and present -- that so clearly reveal the vital need for change in the future. Using Applied Documentary to capture living
As my life’s journey nears its end, I sincerely hope the legacy of my Australian Image Resource Centre here in Kenilworth will continue to be a source of inspiration for our future Image Makers – to them I say -- You have at your fingertips the most amazing digital tools, instruments with the potential to change the world. Forget the fantasy, instead, condemn the violence and destruction of war and focus on the positive stories – the reality of people who are creating a better world for us all. The purpose of an image maker is to capture an experience and communicate that experience to an audience – to do it truthfully and do it well.
My Master Class material should help.
~ Kev Franzi
“the man who captures time.”
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VOLUNTEERS: KEEPING COMMUNITY ALIVE
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Can one believe we are all celebrating Easter once again and no doubt the long-awaited School Holidays by children at least! It has been a wet start to the year, and may I say it has been to the extreme but shall say we have to accept what nature throws at us even if it does seem challenging to many. I have just returned from SA for a family wedding and they have only had 2mls since August last year!?!? Comprehend and you will have no trouble in believing me when I say it is so, so dry with not even dry grass. Livestock minimum and many of the smaller towns have resorted to fake turf for lawns as there is literally NO access to water and it is costly. Prior to this trip we did 6 weeks out west Queensland which was basically having a good season and now a virtual flood plane with whole town evacuations. Lets thank our blessings and consider those more impacted throughout this vast and unpredictable country. Easter holds different feelings and expectations for many, so whatever they maybe I hope you are able to share this time with family and friends and be safe on the roads. Great to see Bruce Highway receiving a $ injection moving forward as I can attest to the fact that our country roads are a disgrace and we were lucky to achieve 80km plus in many areas. So with elections bearing down on us and the media saturated with election campaigns, interviews and promises, one can only hope that SOMEONE genuinely has our needs and interests at heart. So make your vote count and look beyond the promises for long term benefit.
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CYCLONE ALFRED: LOCAL STORIES
Though other parts of the east coast suffered property damage and power outages from severe weather, here in the valley you could say we were let off lightly with some standard flash flooding that is fairly common during our heavy summer rains (though aren't they are a little late this year?!).
Many people prepared extensively for the 'cyclone' that didn't actually hit. Though as they say, it is better to be safe than sorry. Plus it was a good excuse for a yard clean-up and decluttering those knick-knacks on the verandah.
Here are some funny and interesting new words created to describe the feeling of preparing for a storm that doesn't come.
1. Catastroflop (Catastrophe + Flop) – That anticlimactic letdown when you’ve braced for the worst, but nothing happens.
2. Doombered (Doom + Sobered) – The strange mix of relief and mild embarrassment when the apocalypse you prepped for turns out to be a false alarm.
3. Crisisappointment (Crisis + Disappointment) – The weird, slightly deflated feeling of realizing your emergency stockpile will just sit there… again.
4. Prepsterous (Prepared + Preposterous) – The absurdity of being too ready for an event that stubbornly refuses to occur.
5. Armageddud (Armageddon + Dud) – When you’ve fortified your home like a bunker, only for the 'disaster' to be a light drizzle.
6. Fizzlebraced (Fizzle + Braced) – That awkward, lingering readiness for catastrophe that just… fizzles out.
7. Mayhemesia (Mayhem + Amnesia) – The strange feeling of forgetting why you were so panicked in the first place.
8. Calaminope (Calamity + Nope) – When you were set for chaos, but the universe said, “Nah.”
9. Havocation (Havoc + Vacation) – The unexpected holiday that follows when the disaster you prepped for never actually arrives.
10. Overdoom (Overdo + Doom) – That moment of selfreflection when you realize maybe the underground bunker was a tad excessive.
Left: Local music teacher Silvi riding her unicycle with an umbrella and playing the guitar. What a way to weather the storm!
Below: Local man Antony captures some impressive drone shots over the valley before and during the edge of the storm.
Drone photos of the Mary River at Picking Bridge, Moy Pocket Rd, Gheerulla when Cyclone Alfred came to visit by William Grevett
Rainbow before the storm
57 WALLI CREEK ROAD, KENILWORTH
A unique opportunity presents for Buyers seeking a lowset timber Queenslander on a perfect small acreage block. This one is exceptional! As you drive along Walli Mountain and then onto Walli Creek Road, you will certainly appreciate just how scenic and picturesque this area is. With the Mary River on one side and a mountain known as Tamlyn on the other side, this bitumen roadway enhances what is certainly a desirable location to reside. This property offers the perfect lifestyle on the eastern side of Kenilworth Township. With Walli Creek passing through one corner of the land and a precious section of untouched Rainforest that is home to many birds, animals and insects you will quickly realise how unique and special it is. The cleared area of fertile land is suitable for your farm animals and pets. With prime soil and lush pastures, the possibilities are endless for those seeking usable land. Circa 1950, with an extension completed that enabled a transformation of what was the original country cottage into a spacious family home. All external walls are original timber weatherboards in excellent condition, as is the internal timber flooring boards. Three spacious Bedrooms, two with built in cupboards. A new bathroom that blends both old and new beautifully. Complete with a modern kitchen, three living areas comprising a dining room, a family room with air conditioning and a separate lounge room with a wood fire heater. Plenty of room for those who enjoy decorating using a combination of modern and antique charm. A separate study room or library is a perfect space for those who work from home. The very appealing front deck is complimented with an established cottage garden of bright pretty flowers growing right to the timbers edge. A great place to sit and watch the many butterflies and bees that come to enjoy the flowers. A standalone timber shed with car garage and a large workshop, constructed from original timber weatherboards, blends perfectly to match the home that sits close by.
47 TAMLYN ROAD, KENILWORTH
Nestled amidst the serene expanse of Kenilworth’s rural heartland, 47 Tamlyn Road presents a unique semi-rural retreat, perfect for those yearning for a lifestyle interwoven with the natural beauty of the Queensland hinterland. This sprawling 139-acre property offers an idyllic setting for horse and cattle enthusiasts, along with anyone seeking the tranquility of acreage life just a stone’s throw from the charming Kenilworth Township. The acreage is a tapestry of topographies—from fertile creek flats and gentle undulating hills to steep timbered sections, about a third of which are cleared and ready for use. Fully fenced boundaries encompass four paddocks, alongside practical cattle yards complete with a ramp for ease of livestock management. Water supply is courtesy of two dams—one of which is spring-fed—as well as a seasonal creek. The property boasts a substantial 24m x 16m shed, equipped with power, which includes a 3m high doorway suitable for larger vehicles or machinery. For the adventurous at heart, the land offers a plethora of activities—motorbike riding, horseback adventures, bushwalking, or exploring the natural surrounds.
