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IT'S GYMPIE MUSTER TIME!!
ENJOY THE ULTIMATE MUSIC AND CAMPING EXPERIENCE AT THE GYMPIE MUSTER
If you love great music, fun times and camping under the stars, then the Gympie Music Muster, famous for its good vibe and friendly atmosphere is the perfect festival for you.
Mark your calendars for 28th – 31st August, 2025, as the Gympie Music Muster transforms the Amamoor forest into a camping city. Originating in 1982 to celebrate the Golden Guitar win by the Webb Brothers, the Gympie Muster has evolved into a prominent fundraising event. The Muster’s core mission remains unchanged—to raise funds for those in need within the community. Over the years, the Muster has raised over $21 million for various charities and community groups.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Set amidst the picturesque Amamoor Creek State Forest, the Gympie Music Muster is a beloved Australian tradition, with over 140 performers offering a diverse lineup of country, blues, roots and heritage rock music. To see who has been already announced
for the 2025 line-up head to our website or check out the poster below!
Beyond the music, the festival features workshops, dancing, bush poets and the thrill of the bullriding and horsemanship shows in the Muster Arena. Bring the family, kids 12 and under are free and discounted tickets are available for the teens.
CAMPING & ACCOMMODATION
Camping at the Muster is an essential part of the experience, nestled in the scenic Amamoor Creek State Forest. Camping is included in the festival ticket, and four-day ticket holders can enjoy free camping for up to nine nights starting from August 23rd, 2025.
Don’t have your own camping gear? Then the on-site Muster Banjo's Tent Motel can be booked for up to 5 nights during the festival and includes breakfast. Alternatively, accommodation can be booked in the town of Gympie and a bus runs to the festival site over the four days.
Tickets and all the information is available on the website www. muster.com.au
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CHOOK CHASE CHAMPIONS
25 YEARS OF THE CHOOK CHASE
We would like to thank every one who has helped out at the Kenilworth Chook Chase over the last 25 years.
The Kenilworth Chook Chase is a charity motorcycle ride, where 100% of the money raised , goes back to the community. The Chook Chase was started in 2000 by locals, as a way to raise funds for a rural community. The name was derived from our local slang of the bikes that we were riding at the time.
“Your bike is not fast enough to catch a chook" and so our bikes then became named a Chook Chaser.
The Kenilworth area is renowned for its hills, valleys and beautiful scenery, which has made it into one of the best trail rides around.
We raise money for the local P&C, where you kids go to School, the SES, who help everyone in need, the local Pool, where it is nice to have swim, and the Mary valley Voice (this paper you're reading right now!), to supports a means of communication and celebration for our local community .
The ride is a great family event, where every one who rides a motorbike can come along and have a great weekend .
The ride consists of an open loop, in the beautiful Kenilworth and surrounds forestry, where the riders need to be fully licensed, on registered bikes, as per Forestry regulations, and a closed course track, on private land where the un-registered or licensed riders can play.
ENTRIES OPEN FOR MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL 2025, IMBIL SEQ
Entry forms are available online and at your favourite art outlet for this year’s Mary Valley Art Festival in Imbil.
The organising committee – Mary Valley Artslink – is expecting another big show after the success of their 2024 exhibition.
As well as the Open Award and Best in Show, the People’s Choice Award is a popular one with visitors.
Last year Cynthia House won the Masondale-sponsored prize with her mixed media painting of dingoes titled The OutsidersAustralian dingo (pictured below).
Cynthia said her love of the natural world began as a child growing up in rural New South Wales.
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Every year, at around the end of July, the Chook Chase gets ramped up for one weekend of athletics, where a novice loop for our spring chickens, and a Pee Wee track for the hatchlings are all open for the quick applicants.
This year the event is on the weekend of 26th and 27th of July, and we would love to see you there at the Kenilworth Showgrouds!
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HISTORICAL: AT THE PICTURES
A BUSINESS LOST TO THE DISTRICT
One of the businesses lost to the district is the Roxy Theatre which began in 1924 in the original Kenilworth Hall which was built on the site of the current Police Station. Mr Rogers first showed silent movies in the Hall after purchasing the equipment from the travelling picture show man “Ginger” Mc Connell. With the advent of the sound projection systems – the “talkies” came to the district. This brought the introduction of new projection machines and improved sound systems
In the early 1940’s Mr Rogers sold the “picture business” to Mr Harry Muller who also owned the grocery store in the township. In 1946 Mr Muller then sold the pictures to Mr. L.T. Lester who had retired to the town from Moreton Vale where he owned a property and was a local Shire Councillor. Mr Lester sold the business in 1952 to his daughter and son-in-law Lucy and Bert Sims who continued to run the business until 1970’s with the advent of television, the patronage fell off so much it became financially inviable.
During the time of regular Saturday night pictures in Kenilworth the district saw the spectrum of movie history from silent movies with piano accompaniment, through to black and white movies with sound, on to technicolour and cinemascope productions with new and improved screens and sound systems.
The two movie projection machines were preserved for future generations - one was donated to the Historical Society and the other to Kevin Franzi’s Movie Museum by Mrs Lucy Sims.
Regular mid-week and Saturday night screenings continued over the years with one production even rating 5 separate screenings – this was the film “The Greatest Show on Earth” starring Betty Hutton. At interval there were always snacks available for purchase –in earlier times from a “lolly boy” and later from a small snackbar under the old hall – when the patrons had to go outside and round the corner to make a purchase. Hot meat pies in winter were a real treat.
Learn more of the businesses lost to the district at the Kenilworth Museum any Sunday from 10 a.m.
~ Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.
CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES
The season of Easter within the church calendar is now over as we come to Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples, once celebrated as Whitsunday.
Does the name sound familiar? Capt Cook gave the name to the islands he neared at that time as he sailed up the east coast. Pentecost is a very colourful time inside the church as red is the predominant colour - all very bright and fiery!
Until the Maleny Anglican parish has a new priest appointed, St
Luke's will have Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month with Rev'd Kaye as celebrant and Morning Prayer on the following Sundays. All services are at 9am. Visitors are very welcome to the service and morning tea afterwards.
As St Luke's celebrates St Luke's Day in October, we shall also be celebrating our 70th anniversary. If any past parishioners have photos of "the old days", we would love to see them. St Luke's is planning a happy celebration for the 70th and invites all our community friends along.
~ Cheerio from the Churches
COMMUNITY STORIES & NEWS
THE 27TH ANNUAL ARTSFEST: A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY DELIGHTING AND INSPIRING THE SUNSHINE COAST
The 27th annual ArtsFest brought a radiant wave of creativity, inspiration, and communal joy to the Sunshine Coast, captivating audiences and highlighting emerging and established artists. The artist demonstrations in the Exhibition Hall provided unique opportunities for people to engage in painting, drawing, and weaving activities. The People's Choice winner was John Allgood (#4) with a stunning landscape, closely follow by Casey Charles (# 96) - with another impressive landscape. Most voters favoured landscapes and portraits with some preferring flowers as a topic. The Gala Night was officially opened by Mayor Rosanna Natoli, who gave a very inspiring speech on the vital role that Artists have in the Community. A big thank you to our musicians, Tonikos who created an atmosphere of eclectic and worldly music. The Arts Committee would like to thank the SES for their setting up and packing away the heavy boards and plinths. As well a heartfelt thank you to The Hall and Showground Committee for usage of this space each year. Thank you to Steve and Di (and Hayley) From Kenilworth Hotel and Brewery for keeping everyone hydrated with drinks from the Bar.
As well, we would like to thank all the Sponsors and donors. The reality is, without the support of Sponsors, we would have no prize money for the Artists. The Committee would like to acknowledge the following people: -
The Anonymous donor for the Kenilworth Art Award-Shannus O’Sullivan
The Anonymous Donor for-3D Ceramic Art, 2nd Prize- Carol Forster
Adam & Susan Head- Jean Glanvill 2D Encouragement Award- Sarah Sigley
Yabbaloumba Retreat-Lloyd & Barb Campbell-2D General 2nd PrizeTony Adams
Kenilworth Post Office-Michael & Robyn Pfeiffer
Ross &Sarah Sigley-Gourmay Food Fest-Katrina O’Shannessy
Kenilworth Country Cabins- Mark & Sophie Bingham-Anna Blackshaw Encouragement Award-Chloe Lanham
Shirley Moreland- 3D General 3rd Prize-Marie Shannon
Kenilworth Hotel and Brewery-Steve & Di Conway
Kenilworth Pizza and SmallgoodsJamie & Liz Richards-People’s Choice Award -John Allgood
Smoking Gun Jerky Company
Kenilworth Rural Supplies- Shane & Kym Smith
Affordably Yours-Toni Gitsham
Kelli’s Place Hair Design-Kellie Hoyes
Boxsells Real Estate
Health Hub- Kenilworth Doctors, Hinterland Physio, Kenilworth Pharmacy and Hinterland Massage and Movement-2D General 3rd Prize- John Pearson
Spanning almost three decades, the annual ArtsFest has become synonymous with the Sunshine Coast’s identity. The event not only celebrates art but also fuels local economies by attracting visitors from everywhere. Local Cafes brimmed with guests, The Kenilworth Dairies buzzed with activity, and regional businesses saw an uptake in sales during the festival week.
As the curtains closed on the 27th
CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES
During the winter months the community of St John Bosco regularly welcomes visitors escaping the cold from the south. Our services take place every Sunday as follows:
Mass: 3rd Sunday of the month at 10am
Liturgy of the Word with Communion every other Sunday at 9am (except on a 5th Sunday)
The next Ecumenical Service will be at St John Bosco's on Sunday 29 June.
Website: www.nambourcatholics.net.au
~ Cheerio from the Churches uSt Luke's welcomes Harriet 'Hattie' Mildred with her proud parents, Ben and Rachel.
for next year’s event was already palpable. Organizers unveiled plans to expand the festival’s reach, introducing new platforms for emerging artists and broadening the scope to include a High School Category and workshops. This vision promises to keep ArtsFest at the forefront of cultural innovation and engagement.
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH CENTRE
COOROY-NOOSA GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP
Wanting to know about one’s parentage is not a new phenomenon. In Ancient Greek mythology Telemachus, when asked who he was, replied “My mother tells me that I am the son of Odysseus, but it is a wise child that knows his own father”.
The members of the Cooroy Noosa Genealogy and Historical Research Centre may not be able to trace your ancestors back to the days of Greek Mythology, but they will help you trace your family tree back as far as possible.
You will find the Centre at 17 Emerald Street. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the naming of the streets of Cooroy, those running North to South are named after trees; and those running East to West after gems.
We have an extensive library run by a dedicated band of volunteers, who constantly update the files. In it you will find books, magazines, and journals which will assist in your search for information about your relatives, wherever they lived in the world. In the library area is a large map- drawer, in which you will find early maps that may assist you locate the area in which your ancestors lived. You may even find the block of land that they owned, or even the house in which they lived.
Beyond the library is the computer area, the engine room of the organization. There are many computers, all capable of linking with a multitude of search engines such as Findmypast, Ancestry, My Heritage, Rootsireland and Family Search. Members can use these facilities at no cost. Within the organization there are several special interest groups; English, Scottish, Irish, and Early Australian Settlers. There is also a Writers’ group dedicated to preserving those family stories that would be lost forever if not written down. So many people say, “I wish I had asked Grandpop
MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL
Continued from p.3. “I developed a deep concern for the many at risk and endangered species that inspire my creativity,” the Flaxton artist said.
“Sharing the beauty and wonder of nature through my paintings feels so necessary in a world undergoing profound change where animals are experiencing such pressure to survive.”
Cynthia is a self-taught artist and likes to challenge herself to create works she can be proud of, that convey authenticity and truth.
She is currently represented by Art Nuvo Gallery at Buderim.
Artslink president Heinke Butt is keen for people to get involved in the art scene in the Mary Valley and wider Gympie region.
The group is hosting a “meet and greet” at the Imbil Community and Sports Club on Sunday 8 June.
“We want to tell people what we do. We will have some big news about our
that”. Too late. He is gone, and his stories with him. A family tree is but a page full of lines, names and dates. One can bring that tree to life by fleshing it out with information, however trivial, about the people on that tree.
Though the Cooroy- Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group has been in existence for 29 years, and in its present location for the past 8, few people in Cooroy seem to know that it exists. To this end we have at least two open days each year. They usually result in the addition of several new members. For some of these new members, finding the Centre is one of their greatest discoveries, for it opens up a lifetime of fascinating research and friendship.
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Victor Hill
A long time member of the Cooroy- Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group and a regular participant in our writers group. The Hertitage Centre at 17 Emerald Street Cooroy is open on research days, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9.30am to 1.00pm or contact by phone 07 3129 0356 or email info@genealogy-noosa.org.au Website www. genealogy-noosa.org.au
fine art gallery Art on Yabba, and we are working on details for the art and scarecrow festivals.”
The social event starts at 1pm and afternoon tea and drinks will be available.
Mary Valley Art festival entries close on 7 July. Awards include the RJR Property Best in Show
award of $2000, and $1500 for the Open winner from Gympie’s Bendigo Bank.
The gala awards presentation will be held on Friday 25 July from 6pm.
All details at www.maryvalleyartslink.com.au
Cynthia House – winner of the People’s Choice award at the 2024 Mary
Valley Art Festival.
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Ron Jeffery Leanne Vincent
Marie Kemp Joleen Lotze
FOR THE GARDEN-LOVERS
GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK: YOUNG AUSSIE GARDENERS PLANTED BY THE ALGORITHM
Move over fashion trends — Plant Hacks and #PlantTok are the latest viral sensations sprouting a new era of gardening enthusiasts and keeping thousands of Aussies happily getting their hands dirty. TikTok and Instagram have sparked a rebranded green-thumbed movement among young Australians, with recent research from The Australian Institute finding 45 per cent of Aussies — around 9 million people — now grow some of their own food, with almost four in five young Aussies aged 18–39 saying they’re "keen to get started".
Both budding and seasoned plant lovers scroll for #GardenGlowUp inspiration daily, contributing to millions of views on content from notable Aussie plant-fluencers.
Much-loved Australian gardening icon and ABC Gardening Australia host, Costa Georgiadis, who speaks at the Queensland Garden Show every year, is embracing the movement as a proud plant-fluencer with more than 219,000 Facebook followers and 120,000 Instagram followers.
“My grandparents really planted the seed — literally and figuratively — for my love of nature and gardening, and my passion just grew from there,” Costa said.
Come along to Queensland’s biggest annual gardening event NEXT MONTH — to be inspired in person. The Queensland Garden Show, returning to the Nambour Showgrounds for three days of family friendly, grassroots fun from Friday 11 July to Sunday 13 July. Each year, visitors can explore seven hectares offering the latest in gardening, sustainability and landscaping trends from over 360 exhibitors, including 55 nurseries selling up to 50,000 plants per day.
Queensland Garden Show Event Manager Marion Beazley said, “Forty-one years since its inception, the Show remains a mustvisit, and continues to attract more than 40,000 people annually, with around 65 per cent of visitors coming from outside the region. It’s been incredible to see it grow beyond hardened green thumbs and industry professionals to welcome absolute beginners and #PlantTok fans just starting their gardening journey or nurturing a new passion.”
Returning favourites include the Giant Kitchen Garden, where visitors can learn how to create a fully planted sustainable garden at home; the Living Backyard zone offering advice on how to attract wildlife to your garden; and the Cook’s Garden Stage welcoming a renowned lineup of local chefs and foodies.
To find out more about the Queensland Garden Show and purchase tickets online, visit qldgardenshow.com.au
QUEENSLAND GARDEN SHOW – FAST FACTS
• Three-day event from 11–13 July 2025
• More than 7 hectares of gardening inspiration
• 360+ exhibitors, including 55 nurseries with 50,000 plants for sale each day
• 100+ free lectures and demonstrations across 5 live speaker stages
• Injected $200 million into the local economy over more than four decades
• Gates open 8 am and close 4 pm daily
• Disability access: the showground offers excellent facilities for wheelchair visitors with on-site disabled parking, easy access and ground level exhibits along with disabled toilet facilities. Guide dogs are welcome.
u ABC Gardening Australia host, Costa Georgiadis at the Queensland Garden Show
REGIONAL NEWS & POLITICS
Community News
Get ready: Buy Local Day is back Sunshine Coast - join Council in supporting Buy Local Day on Saturday 28 June. This is your chance to give back to the amazing local businesses that make our region shine. From your favourite café to your go-to grocer, retailer and service provider, every dollar spent locally helps our community thrive. Businesses - find out how you can get involved at buylocalsunshinecoast.com.au.
Protect our waterways: plan properly
Our waterways are important to everyone on the Sunshine Coast, from aquatic plants and animals to families enjoying our rivers, creeks and beaches. That's why it's critical for builders, developers, contractors and homeowners to check - Is your site right? Pollution from construction sites is preventable through good planning and appropriate erosion and sediment control. Visit Council’s website for a range of educational resources. Calling Sunshine Coasters aged 12-24 We want to hear from you! Share your ideas in our online survey or chat with us at a local pop-up event. Your voice will help shape the Sunshine Coast Council Youth Plan 2026–2031. Plus, you could win awesome prizes just for taking part! Visit the Have your Say Sunshine Coast website today.
Watch Council’s next Special and Ordinary Meeting
View online on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers. The 2025-26 Budget will be considered and adopted on 19 June starting at 9am followed by the Ordinary Meeting.
Help plant 6,000 trees at the Doonan Planting Festival
Bring family and friends along to this free National Tree Day event on 5 July from 8am-noon at Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, Verrierdale. Plant food and habitat for the Eastern grey kangaroo, Wallum froglet, Brown quail, Australian pipit and Grey-headed flying-foxes. Also enjoy tree plantings, wildlife displays, local native plant stalls, craft activities, live music and more. Book now on Council's Events website.
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CR DAVID LAW DIVISION 10 – SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL
Congratulations to our major grant recipients: The latest round of Council’s major grant funding attracted a record-breaking 170 applications for up to $15,000 for community group projects and $30,000 for infrastructure projects. I’m happy to announce that 20 of the community groups awarded are from division 10, including Belli Community Hall and North Arm Shotgun Association of Queensland. Event recipients include Kenilworth and District Singers 'Better Singing, Better Health', and Kenilworth Arts Council's Music by Tonikos at Kenilworth Artsfest. For the full list of recipients please visit www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants.
Improving our pathways - Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth: I am pleased that the footpath renewal works on Elizabeth Street are nearing completion in the coming days, weather permitting. These improvements involved removing the damaged pathway and constructing a new 3.5m wide concrete pathway. We want to ensure our community feels safe while walking through town, and this work will improve safety and accessibility for all pedestrians. I appreciate your patience as this work was carried out.
Get ready for Buy Local Day: Mark your calendars for the return of Buy Local Day on Saturday, June 28. I encourage our local businesses to get ready for this event by visiting www.buylocalsunshinecoast.com.au/buy-local-day to find out how to take part, including accessing free marketing resources and social media assets. Let's say thank you to the familiar faces in our local businesses.
Have your Say on Youth Plan: Council is developing a Youth Plan and we want to hear from young people aged 12–24. This plan will guide how we support and engage with youth across the region. You can share your feedback online by visiting haveyoursay. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au by July 11, 2025.
CR WINSTON JOHNSTON DIVISION 5 - SC COUNCIL
Pathway upgrades: I’m excited to announce that construction on footpath extensions in Maleny and Woombye is proceeding. The new Maleny path will extend the existing pathway near Ribbonwood Avenue, along Centenary Drive and up Tallowwood Street. This important connection to the high school will be about 780 metres long and is scheduled to start June 9, and finish within six weeks. Work linking two, short sections of existing Woombye pathway along Upper Wakefield Street is underway. The new path will be about 85 metres and should take two weeks, weather permitting. I look forward to seeing the finished projects and thanks for your patience during construction.
Maleny’s ecological park: The early site investigation and design planning phase at the Ecological Park site in Maleny, is continuing, with restoration activities and planting, research projects, and surveys all happening. Delivered in phases over several decades, the park will grow with the help of community involvement. A 12-month water monitoring program is about to start, to build an understanding of the site’s surface and groundwater. Visit Council’s website and search, “ecological park” to sign up for the latest project news.
Upgraded signage: I’m happy to report that Council will soon be undertaking the installation of multiple, warning signs along Aherns Road and Postmans Track in Conondale, to address safety concerns. To improve signage visibility, upgraded materials will be used for durability and reflectivity. If you have any new concerns, please contact Council on 5475 7272.
Keeping connected: For more Division 5 news please visit facebook.com/ winstonjohnstondivision5scc.
LOCAL LEGENDS
KENILWORTH RIDERS WIN AUSTRALIA'S TOP ENDURANCE RACE
Imbil and Kenilworth locals Nikki and Matty Sample have galloped into the history books, tying as joint winners of Australia’s most prestigious endurance ride—the 2025 Tom Quilty Gold Cup, held this year in Sassafras, Tasmania.
Crossing the finish line hand-in-hand after 10 hours and 43 minutes on the 160km course, the pair completed what many in the endurance community are calling a legacy ride. Nikki rode Razorback Blue Avatar and Matty rode Brookleigh Danu.
But this wasn’t just a win—it was a passing of the reins. The Sample family is woven into the fabric of Australian endurance riding. It began in 1993, when Bob Sample won the Quilty in Tasmania. His sons—Brook (Matty’s father) and Matthew (Nikki’s husband)—tied for first in 2009, and Brook has gone on to win the event a record seven times.
Now a new chapter unfolds. For Matty, 21, it was his first full Quilty completion—and his first win. For Nikki, it was fourth time lucky, following several top placings in recent years, including riding five months postbaby.
“It’s in the blood,” Nikki said. “To share this win with Matty was beyond special. The horses were incredible, and Matty rode like a champion.”
With 12-year-old Taylor Grogan—Bob Sample's great-granddaughter— finishing third in the junior division, the Sample story spans four generations. And with the World Championships in Saudi Arabia on the horizon, the Kenilworth crew has no plans to slow down.
Q. Why did the horse go behind the tree?
A. Because it wanted to change its jockeys!
Q. What do you call a horse that lives next to your house?
A. Neigh-bourhood watch.
Q. Why don’t horses ever use social media?
A. Because they don’t want to get caught in a stable relationship!
Q. What do horses like to eat with their oats?
A. A little bit of neigh-onnaise.
Q. How does a horse introduce itself at a party?
A. “Hi there—I’m a little hay-strung, but nice to meet you!”
Q. Why did the horse get promoted?
A. Because it always went the extra mile and never said “neigh.”
Q. How do horses in the bush stay in shape? A. Pony-lates and trail runs!
A sunny day attracted massive crowds to Kenilworth Family Fun Day. Over forty stalls entertained and educated visitors. More than five hundred children climbed the Rock Wall. Chris Collin read to families, Tracy Lewis helped build Bush Critter Creatures, and Dr. Sarah Pye taught about rainforest ecosystems and
Sun Bears conservation. Thanks to service organisations like Qld Ambulance, SES, Rural and Town Fire Service, and Police for providing essential education to families.
A shout out to Al from Pomona Butchers for preparing the sausages and rissoles for Chambers BBQ!
Family Fun Day (Co-hosted by Kenilworth Arts Council and Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce) brings together families, friends, and visitors on the Sunshine Coast. Children engaged in storytelling sessions and craftmaking activities, while older generations reflected on their experiences with the artistic scene. The festival promoted interaction and collaboration across different age groups and cultural backgrounds, supporting the community atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast. A Giant thank you to everyone involved, you made the day very special.
Next year’s lineup is even bigger! See you on the 24th of May 2026 www.kenilworthfamilyfun.day
FAMILY FUN DAY
VOLUNTEERS: KEEPING COMMUNITY ALIVE
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Welcome to the cooler weather but no so much the continued rain? We had another meeting of the Mary Valley Voice News Assoc this month addressing the running and concerns regarding our local community publication. Along with the positive feedback and engagement, we as members of the committee continue to be amazed at some of the negative attitude towards MVV, despite our efforts to engage local submissions by you our community and readers. As we have said before the publication has to be a balance of information and stories along with advertising to pay the way for its production (which costs over $5000 monthly to print and distribute 2500 copies). This is an ongoing challenge and we are progressing only on a marginal cost basis with no profits being recorded monthly for some time. We do not want to increase advertising costs as that only hurts you our subscribers. Please note:
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We welcome locals to apply for a position to volunteer with our not-for-profit, to have what we call ‘legs on the ground’, which I agree is the best way to source local events and stories.
We are planning to apply for a Partnership Grant commencing later this year to assist us with having a Community Monthly Sponsored Page, where locals can submit relevant items for community interest & notice – e.g. Meeting Dates, Births, Death & Marriage Notices. Sporting Agendas and Organisation Calendars. The opportunity will be endless so consider your group’s options for future exposure and get in touch!! barbannesmith60@gmail.com
~ Warmly Barbara Smith, President MVV
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KENILWORTH POOL
The Kenilworth Pool committee would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to the Sunshine Coast Council for their ongoing financial support.
Because of their generosity we are able to provide a service to the local Kenilworth and surrounding Community.
~ Hans Schinkel, Pool President
THANK YOU FAIRFAX
I am deeply honoured to be re-elected as your Federal Member for Fairfax. It remains the greatest privilege of my professional life to represent this community.
I have also recently been elected Deputy Leader of the Opposition and entrusted with the role of Shadow Treasurer under the leadership of Sussan Ley. This is a responsibility that I take very seriously and one that will enable me to represent the needs of the Sunshine Coast at an even greater capacity.
As we enter a new parliament, I look forward to working constructively in Canberra to deliver for the Sunshine Coast.
I want to offer a heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers who supported this democratic process, regardless of political affiliation. Whether you were waving signs roadside, installing corflutes, or handing out how-to-vote cards, your contribution matters. My sincere thanks to each and every one of you.
When I was first elected as the Member for Fairfax, I pledged to be the Sunshine Coast’s man in Canberra, not Canberra's man on the Sunshine Coast. That commitment remains unchanged. This region is my home, and the people who live here are my focus. That is where my priorities lie, and they will remain my top priority throughout this term of government.
Recently, I wrapped up my autumn road trip across the electorate. This provided me another opportunity to meet people in their communities - listening, engaging, and advocating on your behalf.
This road trip came at a crucial time, following a challenging election campaign and a sobering result for the Liberal Party
nationwide. I held open and honest conversations with residents about the issues that matter most: cost-of-living pressures, infrastructure needs, local services, and the long-term future of our region.
Some residents voiced frustrations, others offered ideas, and many simply appreciated the chance to speak and be heard. My commitment is to represent all residents of Fairfax, regardless of how they voted, and to focus on delivering practical outcomes that make a real difference.
Thank you again, Fairfax.
If I or my office can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on (07) 5479 2800 or via email at ted.obrien.mp@aph. gov.au
A STORYBROOK STYLE COTTAGE ON 3.7 ACRES WITH OBI OBI CREEK FRONTAGE
A fabulous small acreage with a unique home consisting of three levels of living.
Two Bedrooms, two bathrooms. Spacious living areas and great entertainment decks both upstairs and downstairs.
Shed plus an additional storage shed for a caravan, boat, horse float or motorhome to be kept undercover.
Full frontage to Obi Obi Creek with access to pump for domestic and stock use.
Usable fertile acreage suitable for animals or a market garden.
Situated at 163 Hunsley Road, Kidaman Creek – Inspections by Appointment.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
KENILWORTH POST OFFICE BUSINESS
A fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to secure a reliable income together with the appeal of being self employed, the Kenilworth Post Office offers exactly this. With a growing business income derived from Australia Post commissions including banking transactions, retail sales of computer accessories, stationery, flowers and gifts this business is attractively priced and ready hand over to a new owner. The business sale comes with an attractive rent negotiation plus an ability to expand both services and income, there has never been a better time to make your enquiry.
Realistically priced at $250,000 plus stock at value (approx. value of $25,000). Offers over $920,000 $250,000
