Mary Valley Voice July 27 2011 - Vol.21 No.13

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Features KENILWORTH KSC/New acting Principal Kenilworth Pony Club news_ ____3 Kenilworth Chamber Chatter Kenilworth Library 25th Birthday__ 4/5 Drought, flood, fire_______________5 ‘Healing’ quilt for Bridie Celtic band @ the Bowls Club_ __ 6 Historical article: Place names___ 7

COOROY CNGHRG Fire prevention talk PROBUS BBQ at the President’s VIEW Club Can Can Dancers___8 PROBUS July outing @ Mannie’s__ 9 Christmas Street Parade________ 17 POMONA Noosa Museum Moments At the movie: Still Life Tomarata Orchard wins Gold__13 Community House news_________18

Photo of Kenilworth’s first library building submitted by Veronika Spicer, sourced from Kenilworth Library Archives.

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KENILWORTH New acting principal at Kenilworth Community State School

Gymkhana, mother and daughter (Sonia and Rachael Law) competed placing fourth and first for their age groups respectively.

he weather may have been frosty but the smiles on the faces of the students and staff were anything but when the school bell rang to herald in a new term at the Kenilworth State Community College. Term three is shaping up to be another busy and exciting 10 weeks with camps, book week and Jump Rope for Heart activities all planned.

Gympie Gymkhana was held on Sunday 10 July, KPC placed fourth in the March past and our two representatives Sonia and Rachael Law each placed second and third for their age groups respectively.

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Student leader, Nathan Loweke (see photo above), was on hand to welcome Mr Michael Grogan to our school as Acting Principal for the rest of the year while Mrs Brieschke is on leave. Michael has worked in many places throughout Queensland including Mt Isa, Goondiwindi, Toowoomba and the Gympie region and brings with him a bank of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. We warmly welcome Michael, his wife Melissa and daughter Lylah to our community!

Mooloola Gymkhana held on Sunday 19 June was attended by Jessie Falconer who placed 2nd in her age group, and Rachael and Sonia Law.

Caitlyn Boon and Jessie Falconer at State

“To ride or not to ride? What a stupid question!”

RIDER PROFILE: Rider’s Name: Jasmine Moore Pony’s Name: Grotty Type of Pony: Percheron X How long have you been a member of KPC for? One year Favourite Pony Club event: Jumping and Dressage

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ow! What a busy time at KPC.

The school holidays started with a muster on the first weekend (we have filled you in on this previously) followed by a week long camp at Nambour, the Zone 6 coaching clinic.

Congratulations to all of those great riders who participated at State, PCAQ State Dressage, Combined Training and Horse Trials 2011, Caitlyn Boon, Ella Skoupy, Romy McCullough and Jessie Falconer. All girls rode well, had a great time and KPC are very proud of your achievements.

Jessie Falconer placed 5th overall in dressage, brilliant, and 11th overall in combined training.

Rachael Law competed at The Widgee PC Campdraft on Saturday 25 June, placing 5th overall in the 15 – 26 year age group. The following day Widgee held their annual

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KENILWORTH Kenilworth Library 25th Anniversary Celebrations

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ome and celebrate the library’s 25th birthday on Friday 29 July from 10.30am onwards at the Kenilworth Library, Elizabeth Street in Kenilworth.

Refreshments wil be served and to entertain you there will be prizes, children’s colouring competition, cutting the anniversary cake. You will enjoy some old photos of times past and an author talk by local historian Tony White who will present his book ‘Gold Shining Bright’ to the library.

Tony White says, “… It is significant that a member of the White family, Sally Mackay, was among those illustrious people, instrumental in establishing the library here in Kenilworth. Sally’s grandmother, Florence Armitage White, is commemorated in ‘Gold Shining Bright’ by Sally. The cover of the book was designed by Sally’s daughter, Arkin.

Indeed, our family, although centred in Gympie, has had links with the Sunshine Coast region from very early times.

Many Gympie families have fondly thought of Kenilworth and other towns in this region as ‘outer suburbs’ of their fair town. But, that’s a story for another day.”

The Librarians and Friends of Kenilworth Library hope to see lots of people reliving the past 25 years of this great service.

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enilworth and District Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Inc first forum was an evening with Cr Paul Tatton who advised that the footway to the Mary River Bridge is underway. Issac Moore Park has been fenced in, no more wheelies. The disabled car park on front of Boxsells is done and Charles Street Park has also been upgraded. A new fence for the Kenilworth Town Park, facing the Cheese Factory, as well as the extension of the exsisting footpath.

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KENILWORTH 25 YEARS OF HAPPY READING AT THE community LIBRARY

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appy 25th Anniversary to Kenilworth Library, a wonderful asset in our town! This library is a tribute to the vibrant community spirit that brought about its establishment and successful operation. The Sunshine Coast Weekly (14.05.1986) described it as Kenilworth’s “own little miracle”.

This little miracle came about through many willing volunteer hours by the local community, laying the foundations of today’s busy, popular, wellresourced library in our main street.

Prior to 1986 Kenilworth was visited by the Maroochy Shire Mobile Library which, while helpful, was not quite the same as having our very own library. The growing community desire for a town library was supported by Councillor Hermann Schwabe and the Maroochy Shire Council.

A public meeting at Kenilworth School on 27 February 1986 voted “Yes!” to the proposed community library.

A steering committee was formed with Les Moreland (Chairman), Sally Mackay (Secretary) and Glen Spicer (Treasurer). Council approval was officially granted on 15 April 1986.

Then the Kenilworth community got to work! Within two months a large part of the necessary funds had been raised. Wally and Robyn Talbot generously donated premises and also paid the first month’s electricity bill. On the external wall, artists, Elli Schlunke and Sally Mackay, began painting the mural that became quite a Kenilworth icon. Volunteers painted and prepared the building. Nambour Library supplied 3000 books. Shelves were stacked and a children’s corner was set up with appropriate decor.

A grand opening was held on Saturday 7 June 1986 (see photo below). The children of Kenilworth, dressed as their favourite book characters, untied the big red bow across the door. The library was open for business! Then followed a party in the town park opposite.

Our front cover story Initially the library was staffed and partially funded by the community. On 14 July 1986 the “Friends of the Kenilworth Community Library” group was established with Sally Mackay (Co-ordinator), Veronika Spicer (Deputy Coordinator), Debbie Rossow (Secretary) and Glen Spicer (Treasurer) and a membership of twenty or so.

This band of volunteers really did all of the spade work in those early days. Not only did they staff the library, guided

by Tonia Walker and Kathy Gardner from Nambour Library, but they raised money through raffles, street stalls, book stalls and donations and liaised with other community groups.

The “Friends” forged linkages within and outside the Kenilworth community. The newsagent donated a year’s subscription to “The Living Australia” magazine. Someone donated a set of encyclopedia. Teachers in their lunch hour brought out-of-town students to the library one day a week. The Senior Citizens Group came for regular morning teas. The Obi Valley Play Group donated books and $89.70 which went towards children’s holiday activities in the library. A group called L.I.N.K.S. was set up

by Yvonne Russell, Kenilworth School teacher/librarian, to work with the”Friends” group. Regular meetings were held with Nambour Library and Mapleton and Woombye Community libraries. The library flourished!

In 1987 Maroochy Shire Council bought the vacant block next door to establish a Community Resource Centre. A Council house transported in from Mooloolaba was placed on the block and refurbished as Kenilworth’s new library building. Once again the locals pitched in. Lex Freiberg and Dorian Osborne led the workers and the painters. The “Friends” stacked the shelves and arranged the furniture.

The Council later landscaped the front garden with a path, shrubs and picnic table.

The new library building was officially opened by Shire Chairman Fred Murray on 23 September 1989 with Councillor Robin Dunn planting a tree. Inside the Kenilworth Branch of Queensland Arts Council mounted a display of Japanese dolls. Children paraded in fancy dress with Rowan Bicknell (clown) and Angela de Groot (Japanese girl) winning prizes.

With volunteers (again!), a small room at the front was set up as a tourist information centre, the genesis of today’s busy Information Centre. Further renovations to the library building were completed in 2000.

In April 1992 Kenilworth Library became a fully operational library as part of the Maroochy Shire Service with computer access to all Shire libraries. “Friends” Joy Anderson, Karen Booth and Rita McKay were now employed as library assistants. Their friendly efficiency was carried on by Kenilworth’s own Shire library assistant, Carmel Dobson.

Today we are so proud of our wonderful library! Our thanks go to Maroochy Shire Council and especially to all those community members who twenty-five years ago had the foresight and the energy to make “Kenilworth’s own little miracle” an ongoing reality.

Shirley Moreland

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KENILWORTH he moment the word ‘cancer’ is mentioned, most people shudder, but when it is delivered as a diagnosis then the whole world turns upside down for the person, their family and friends.

In February 2008, the family of Bridie Dunham, age ten and a half, from Conondale, were placed in that awful position when she was diagnosed with acute Myeloid Leukemia, a very severe form of cancer.

For the last three and a half years, Bridie has been subjected to the usual as well as the latest treatments in an effort to beat this form of cancer which normally occurs only in older men.

For most of this time Bridie has been in hospital, and often in intensive care. The Ronald McDonald House and the Leukemia Units which are based in the grounds of the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane have become home to her and her family. These homes away from home have proved absolutely essential to the Dunhams who are extremely grateful to be able to use, so that they can be with their daughter all the time.

Despite the terrible times, the whole family, including her grandmother, Grandee Dee Dunham from Coolabine, has been able to gain strength from this remarkable girl.

Although she continues to keep up with her schoolwork, chooks have become an absorbing hobby for her. She is always drawing pictures of these delightful birds, and with the help of family and friends is adding to her expanding collection of anything to do with chooks.

Grandee Dee is collecting chickens, chooks and ducks for Bridie for when she is finally in remission, and will be able to return home to her loving family and friends, and see her flock in real life. Her ‘grandfather’, Max, has been kept busy building safe accommodation for all of these new additions to the Dunham’s expanding poultry collection.

Recently Bridie was absolutely thrilled when Grandee completed a ‘Healing Quilt’ for her. This beautiful quilt took Dee over two years to make by hand in beautiful cherry red satin. Almost every square has a hand embroidered or beaded picture of things that are special to Bridie. The first and most important is the picture of her dog Tessie.

There are butterflies, flowers, a peacock feather, birds, and colourful roosters, to name a few of these wonderful

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Keep dreaming Bridie! May the sun shine on you always!

Yvonne James

Wheelers and Dealers Celtic Band Entertain at Kenilworth

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he cold of the evening of Monday 11 July disappeared at the Kenilworth Bowls Club when a large audience of Kenilworth Arts Council members and friends were taken on a musical round the world trip by the Blue Mountains award winning Celtic band, Wheelers and Dealers. The tour was sponsored by ArTour and Flying Arts of the Queensland Art Council. ArTour is a regional tour throughout the state, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Proceeds from this tour will contribute to the disaster relief fundraising effort in regional Queensland.

Visitors from Cooroy to Eumundi and Yandina joined with locals to enjoy a wonderful evening of energetic toe tapping and hand clapping music. We were taken from Australia to Venezuela, North American cowboy to the more traditional Celtic countries of Ireland and Scotland, and back home again to Australia. Tunes and songs varied from traditional Celtic and Australian to contemporary.

So many instruments, songs and dance tunes made this evening one that we will always remember as bringing smiles to everyone’s faces, and tunes that kept running through our minds for days after. We definitely hope that Wheelers and Dealers will come back to Kenilworth soon.

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Historical Place Names

ecent contact with an officer from the Nambour Office of the Department of Environment and Resource Management has resulted in sharing of the following information regarding the proposed naming of geographical features in the Kenilworth District: BEACON HILL. The peak of the hill is the site of an original trigonometric station (an informal name for triangulation station) used for early mapping purposes and the remains of the original stone cairn still exists.

BEATTIE CREEK is signposted at the point it crosses Kenilworth Brooloo Road approximately 2km north of the Kenilworth Township. The creek flows through Portion 9v, Parish of Cambroon acquired by Duncan Beattie, former manager of Kenilworth Run (1891-1921) in 1918 and subsequently farmed by his son Robert until 1983.

BOFINGERS CROSSING is located on Obi Obi Creek approx 6km south-east of Kenilworth township. Frederick Bofinger settled in the Kidaman Creek area in 1909. The crossing was used by the Bofinger’s bullock team when carting timber from their home property to Goeths Mill at Coolabine.

the 1924 diary of Winnie Sims have been submitted by the Historical Association in support of this name.

I have been advised that research of departmental historical resources and the Queensland Place Names Gazetteer reveal that the above features have not been recognised under the provisions of the Act. The department would like to offer the opportunity to comment on the proposal before a decision is made on whether to proceed with the naming process.

Please forward any feedback you may have on the new place names to Kenilworth Museum, PO Box 166, Kenilworth or by email to KenilworthMuseum@gmail.com for collation and submission to the Department. A map prepared by the Department is on display at the Kenilworth Museum and may be viewed any Sunday between 10am and 2pm.

Lenore Meldrum President Kenilworth & District Historical Assn. Inc.

HINKA BOOMA FLATS located adjacent to the eastern bank of the Mary River, on the outskirts of the township. The journals of Stephen Simpson and Rev. Christopher Eipper recorded their visit to Hinka Booma Flats in March 1843.

HUGH COCHRANE LOOKOUT located on Obi Obi Rd approximately 4km south-east of Kenilworth township.

More information is being sought on Hugh Cochrane.

MARY RIVER LOOKOUT located on the Kenilworth-Brooloo Rd approximately 7km north-west of Kenilworth township.

MURTAGHS HILL located approximately 2km north-west of Kenilworth Township, rises to a height of 180 metres. Mr Patrick Murtagh and Mr Thomas Sharry took up land on a part of Kenilworth Run known as Pullen Pullen in 1894.

Mr Sharry eventually sold his block of land to Mr Murtagh.

Mr Murtagh purchased Portion 6v, Parish of Cambroon in 1931 and the land was held in the family name for many years. It is proposed to name the hill in honour of the Murtagh family - both Pat and his sons Rupert, Charles and Cyril who farmed the property on which the feature is located.

WEANING PADDOCK HILL located approximately 3km north-east of the Kenilworth township, adjacent to the Eumundi Kenilworth Rd and rises to a height of 150 metres (between Beacon Hill Road and Paulger Road intersections). The feature is a long-standing locally known name and originates from the paddocks located on the hill used to wean young calves during the early pioneering days. Letters from long term residents and an excerpt from

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COOROY FIRE PREVENTION TALK AT CNGHRG

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ire Prevention’ will be the subject of a talk given by John Sparrow on Saturday 6 August from 1.30pm at 41 Miva Street, Cooroy. John is a volunteer with the Ridgewood Fire Brigade. The talk will be followed by the general meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Research Group.

The Group will be holding more of the popular ‘How to Start Your Research’ classes on Saturday 13 and 20 August from 1.00 pm to 3.30pm at the Miva Street research room. The cost of $10.00 covers both sessions. Numbers are limited, to book phone 5442 5570.

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COOROY VIEW CLUB

he SMITH Families Winter appeal helped by VIEW Clubs across Australia will get a boost of funds from Cooroy VIEW Club after a Moulin Rouge Cabaret to celebrate their fifth birthday on Tuesday 12 July.

A performance from contemporary dancer Michael Astro Vider from Byron Bay along with the Cooroy VIEW Club Dance Troupe Can Can Dancers supplied 45 people with a fantastic day. With guests from Byron Bay, Bribie Island, Buderim, Gympie, Twin Waters, Maroochydore, Noosaville, Cooroy and surrounds and WIN news.

The Research Room is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 1.00pm where duty librarians are available to help with research and welcome visitors and members.

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BBQ AT THE PRESIDENT’S FOR PROBUS COOROY

embers of the Cooroy Probus Club always look forward to the annual President’s BBQ - a popular event where members are enticed to the President’s home with the promise of something very special for lunch.

This years President, our very own ‘Master Chef’ Mr John Pluck, left no-one disappointed.

Assisted by wife, Lyn, members were presented with delicious meats, slowly roasted on the Weber, served with all the trimmings and supplimented with copious amounts of tasty salads.

As difficult as it now seems we all found a little space for the home made pavlova and black forest cake!

Conversation, banter fun and spirited laughter were in abundance.

Thank you John and Lyn for your hospitality, our gourmet lunch and for a wonderful day of good fellowship.

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Of course a wonderful two course meal prepared by the Chef at Cooroy Hotel in their function rooms, shared with plenty of chatter, raffles, games and lucky door prize were also enjoyed and who can forget the dress ups in French theme.

The photos not only show how we can have events to help young people through the SMITH Family, but the support we can give to our members in our Friendship Club.

Our next social will be our August luncheon meeting on Tuesday 9 August at the Cooroy Hotel where we will have guest speaker from Vitalcall. Our August social on Tuesday 23 August will see us lunching at “Maison de Provence” at Cooroy.

For more information on our Cooroy VIEW Club and essential bookings for events please contact President Grace Taylor on 5471 1364 or Lal Vider 5449 1902 or reviere9@bigpond.com VIEW Clubs of Australia, is committed to supporting the Smith Family, a national, independent children’s charity, to help disadvantaged Australian children get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

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This time we were caught enjoying ‘the best ever’ pizzas at Mannie’s of Pomona.

Mannie, himself and Debbie spoilt our group with their hospitality, specialty pizzas, pastas and salads and mouth watering desserts. Be warned, we will return!

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severe shortage of blackbean pods did not stand in the way of this year’s Brownwater Classic at Pickering Bridge, Moy Pocket recently. Blackbean seed collectors had reported a record low yield this year (possibly associated with the flood) but fortunately betteryielding trees in Callemondah and Peacon’s Pocket managed to fill the void and ensure a plentiful supply for boat building.

This year’s Brownwater was the twenty-second year of the highly-coveted Numabulla Cup and drew a field of eighty-four contestants over a very flood-modified course.

Participants couldn’t help but notice that some three metres of water had flowed through the clubhouse in the January floods.

It was the veteran’s turn to shine this year, with Grant Thomson taking line honours and earning the privilege to house the Numabulla Cup for the next twelve months. It was an exceptionally close finish, with the Commodore and his assistants, the cold-impervious Aliyah and Lauris, having to call for an eyeball photo to decide. Second place went to Ilona Demecs. First Novice across the line was Madeleine Sims, with Tanis Fulcher, the hard-working Registrar, a close second.

Boats were mostly constructed on site from blackbean pods and other natural and recycled materials with great ingenuity being displayed. Before the boats were consigned to the vagaries of the river, they were judged for the best design by visiting judges Des and Jillian. The Ross Freiberg Design Award was won by Phillip Davison with young Angeline Yuen-French from Callemondah a close second. Best Named Boat went to Maisie Waghorn with Lauris Dwyer second.

Rock-skipping contestants were more than a trifle dismayed to see the usual fossicking area submerged by more than a metre of flood-delivered sand, but there were still skipping rocks to be found, and the extras imported from upstream, at Kenilworth and Chinaman’s Creek were put to good use on a very challenging course. A new site was used this year owing to the large number of obstacles in the traditional course.

There was only a small field of contestants in the youngest division. Angeline Yuen-French of Callemondah took out first place just ahead of Anais Perez who’d come all the way from Tahiti to compete.

There was spirited competion in the 14 years and under section. Young Rory Dennis threw well in all the heats and was unlucky not to be in the final two. Winner was seasoned performer Caelen Dwyer of Witta with Bodhi Royer a commendable second.

The Women’s section saw a tussle between visiting filmmakers Lizette Morrison and Di Seels with Lizette managing to narrowly take out first place.

The Open section saw a huge field and some excellent rock-skipping. It was great to see the long-awaited return of Alan Franks, a past champion from Chinaman’s Creek, but his hold on this year’s title was given a severe nudge by young Elliot Dennis of Callemondah. Despite the challenge and the unprecedented number of skip-offs, Alan finally emerged victorious.

The Sid Loweke Memorial trophy for the unlucky dip rock skip randomly presents contestants with rocks of practically unskippable proportions. Alan Franks again showed his skill to effortlessly take out first place, although an extra skip-off was required before Lewis Thomson secured the runner-up medal.

The Brownwater-by-Night had a musical accompaniment

by Steve Burgess from Dagun as the candle-lit craft gently popped their way downstream. The trophy this year went to Seth Sims for the unquenchable nature of his craft, a record that will surely stand for many years. Seth had been the winner of last year’s Numbabulla Cup and taking out the night award meant he didn’t go home emptyhanded.

Following the night race, all benefited greatly by proximity to a radiant campfire.

The Commodore and crew of the Moy Pocket Yacht Club would like to thank all this year’s participants for the convivial competitiveness again shown at this special event. The Brownwater is held each year in late June or early July on what is often the coldest day of the year, when all the blackbean pods have fallen.

Article from Ian Mackay. Photo at the launching ramp from Arkin Mackay www.stoppress.com.au

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WINNER AT THE MARY VALLEY ART FESTIVAL

isitors to the recent Mary Valley Art Festival have chosen the beautiful portrait of a dog swimming back to its owner with a stick as the winner of the Borumba Deer Park People’s Choice Award.

The painting, by artist Valerie Pettingill, had won the ‘Animalia’ category of the festival, as judged by Stephanie Outridge Field.

Coordinator Jan Watt said it was unusual to have the public popular choice align with a judge as the general audience did not judge on technicalities, so endorsement by the public and the judge was outstanding.

A total of 238 paintings were entered in the festival, which marked its 11th year this year.

Photos of Kenilworth Library as it stands today.

Kindly submitted by Carol Gilmour from Kenilworth Realty.

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The festival was held at the Imbil Public Hall from July 7-10 and handed over a prize pool totalling well over $5000.

For more information about the 2012 Mary Valley Art Festival can be made to Jan Watt on 0437 733 383 or email mvartfest@gmail.com

Grants available for projects on privately owned rural land

Mary Valley Art Festival treasurer and sponsor of the Borumba Deer Park People’s Choice Award, Col Huddy, with artist Valerie Pettingill.

Landholder Environment Grants Rural landowners looking for financial assistance to carry out conservation projects on their properties are invited to apply for Sunshine Coast Council’s Landholder Environment Grant.

Landholders can apply for assistance to carry out natural resource management projects such as: • fencing to restrict stock access to significant vegetation, creeks and rivers • installing off-stream stock watering points and stock crossings • revegetation of degraded areas or to establish vegetation corridors • soil conservation works, sediment and erosion control • control of environmental weeds to rehabilitate native vegetation areas • restoring habitat for rare or threatened species • modification of existing fencing to make it more wildlife friendly.

A second round of funding will be offered from Monday 6 February.

Information and application process ► Visit council’s website for guidelines, factsheets and to apply ► For advice and support, please call our Conservation Partnerships Officer on 07 5475 7272 or grants@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Expressions of interest are open from Monday 1 August to Friday 19 August 2011.

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BELLI HALL NEWS

ring the family along for Belli Hall’s next Old-Time Dance to be held on Saturday 6 August starting at 7.30 pm. Enjoy a night of good old-time dancing with our regular live band, Sunshine Swing featuring vocalist, Rex Eggmolesse. Entry fee of $12 per adult, $5 for high-school students and children free, includes a hearty supper.

Belli Hall is located in beautiful Belli Park at 1170 Kenilworth Road. For information ring Margaret on 5447 0175 or visit the website at www.bellihall.com Attention all self defense enthusiasts! Martial Arts/Self Defense classes are now being offered at our local Belli Hall every Thursday afternoon, located at 1170 Kenilworth Rd, Belli Park. Suitable for students 11 years and over, with beginners welcome. Classes are $12 per student, and run for one hour. Start times by arrangement with instructor, Kim. For more information contact Kim on 0421 420 072 or visit www.northcoastwingchun.com.au

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in Kin Creations Market is funky! Annie Jones (from Noosa) Funky Photography is one of Kin Kin Creations market stall holders and said “Kin Kin is a small, quaint little village in the heart of the Noosa hinterland. It is totally gorgeous and very peaceful. It’s a perfect place to get away from it all, and stroll around the market.”

Suzie Kavanagh (from Nambour) the Hoots and Kisses stall said “What a beautiful and friendly community Kin Kin is.

I have fallen hard for this little place hidden in the Noosa Hinterland. I was welcomed with warm hugs and smiles.”

Kin Kin Creations Market has over 30 stalls which are from the local area and the Sunshine Coast.

All products are homemade, home grown or a Sunshine Coast business.

Stalls include Kin Kin Naturals, Kin Kin Tea, Kin Kin Beads, Kin Kin Souls, Living Valley Springs, High Spirits, Madzara, Hello Honey, La di Dah Creations, Black Ant Gourmet, Pure Earth Noosa and many more.

This great market has entertainment for the kids and massages for the adults! Need to unwind and get a taste of the countryside well this market is for you.

Kin Kin Creations Market is on the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 2pm, Kin Kin Hall of Arts, Main Street Kin Kin. Next market is Sunday 7 August. Loads of great food, entertainment, plants, fruit and vege and creations.

If you would like a indoor/outdoor stall please contact Michelle on 5485 4228 or kinkinmarket@hotmail.com Stalls are only $10 or $15 for a shared or food stall.

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ur building will be 100 years young in 2011 and, on Tuesday 13 September 2011, it will be 100 years since these premises were first used by the then original Noosa Shire Council as its Chambers. As a result, on that day an ‘old fashioned morning tea’ will be held to commemorate this occasion. Mayor Bob Abbot (who was the last Noosa Shire Mayor as well as being the first Sunshine Coast Mayor) has agreed to attend.

The Noosa Museum has been housed here at 29 Factory Street, Pomona, since 1985. As its current tenants, we at the Museum would like to talk to all past Chairmen/Mayors, Councillors, Council staff/employees, and their families and descendants so that we can all celebrate this special day in September. We have begun a ‘Contact List’ and would appreciate all the assistance we can get with filling in some of the blanks. Please contact the Museum on 07 5485 1080 (Tuesday - Thursday; Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4pm); email noosamuseum@spiderweb.com.au; or PO Box 87, Pomona QLD 4568.

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inema Pomona Film Society continues meeting every fortnight on Tuesdays at 7pm at the Lions’ Den (old Scout hall), Cnr. Mountain and Hospital Streets, Pomona.

Screening Tuesday 26 July, 2011 at 7.00pm ‘Still Life’(China 2008 - G - 111mins Director: Zhang Ke Jia)

The setting for Still Life is the Three Gorges Dam, the largest engineering project ever undertaken on the planet. The dam also raises myriad environmental and social issues, not least of which the million people who, so far, have been forced to abandon whole cities and move to higher ground. Many more people are expected to move as the project continues.

Almost as soon as he enters the doomed town, Sanming walks into a scam (he answers the con with a flick of a switchblade), visits his truculent brother-in-law (who barely looks up from his rice bowl) and joins the ranks of the local work force by picking up a sledgehammer. We then meet Shen Hong, who also comes to Fengjie in time to see the 2,000-year-old town die.

Sanming and Shen Hong inhabit separate spaces and personal stories and are both looking for their spouses; but they remain connected by context, culture, language and landscape. The same astonishingly beautiful mountains soar above both their heads. The two are routinely dwarfed by their environments, by the ruined buildings and surrounding gorges alike.

The connections between the natural landscape and the manmade one, between the easy beauty of immutable nature and the eerie beauty of devastated culture (Mr. Jia is a poet of decay), are powerful and unsettling. The dam may not outlast either the gorges or the Yangtze, but if it does, you can always see the image of one of the gorges printed on a Chinese currency bill, yet another reminder of a disposable, commodified past.

New members welcome and can join at the door on screening nights. Doors open 6.30pm. More information ring 0408 879 679 or 0407 622 398.

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f the idea of a snifter of lychee liqueur gets your senses glowing, you’re clearly in good company.

You won’t have to look far to get the nation’s absolute best of it, either - because it’s grown and bottled right here on the Sunshine Coast.

Pomona’s Tomarata Orchard has taken out the one and only Gold Medal in the recent Australian Fruit Wine Competition in Cairns, with its Sensual Lychee Liqueur 2010, beating all comers - in its first-ever outing at the event.

Tomarata followed up that ‘best-in-show’ with bronze for its Sensual Peach Liqueur 2007 and further success with its Sensual Sundowner Liqueur (nectarine and honey) 2008.

“The judges said our ‘Gold Medal winner was a standout, with true fruit characters, good balance and length’,” Tomarata owner Kerry Pool said.

John and Kerry Pool started out in the lychee industry 13 years ago and Tomarata Orchard was set up in 2005. They have always been passionate about value-adding their product and the liqueur business began in 2007.

“Our first lychee vintage was bottled in 2010; we had 900 bottles, 700 of which were sold in the first few weeks,” Kerry said. “It’s a beautiful product.”

The fledgling liqueur specialist also took out first, second and third positions in the fruit wine section at last year’s Ekka – first time again.

Economic Development and Entrepreneurship portfolio councillor, Lew Brennan, said the company was a perfect representative of the type of modern rural industry that can thrive in the Coast hinterland.

“Seeing this type of quality boutique venture grow and be so quickly successful reflects exactly what our economic development strategy is all about, and is a great showcase for what innovative entrepreneurs can do in this region,” he said.

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he future looks bright for the Mary Valley with a threepronged approach to its recovery through projects in the agriculture, tourism and environmental sectors.

The news was welcomed and applauded by an audience of more than 100 residents at a packed hall at Imbil earlier in July when the Mary Valley community forum was held.

back from the Government, and five properties had been bought back in the recent scheme.

A total of 57 properties were under negotiations with the Department of Main Roads as part of the Bruce Highway upgrade, and four properties were unable to be rented until they met leasing standards.

But most people wanted to hear what the State Government had to say about its plans for the Mary Valley land holdings – 13,000 hectares of rich agricultural land now owned by the State.

Ms Bauer said a stakeholder reference group comprising community representatives, as well as members of the Gympie and Sunshine Coast councils and DEEDI, would be created to provide advice to her department on the integrated management and sales strategy for the Mary Valley properties.

An update was given by Michele Bauer, who is the executive director of Land Acquisitions and Management Branch, Office of the Coordinator General.

The valley projects on tourism, agriculture and environmental initiatives were presented by Julie Worth, Elaine Bradley and Tanzi Smith.

She said the Government land was spread across 494 properties and more than 400 agreements such as leases, licences and tenancies, and Government endorsement was pending on a sales strategy which recommended the release of the properties into the real estate market in a controlled manner.

Mrs Worth outlined the tourism initiative “Mary Valley Country – Come out to Play”, which has been driven by a volunteer team and has already produced a billboard on the Bruce Highway, two in a series of activity information sheets and a Facebook and Twitter presence for the unique experiential branding. Gympie Cooloola Tourism has backed the project with radio advertisements and a new edition of the Mary Valley map, which all align with the Mary Valley Country theme.

The department was committed to maintaining the character of the valley through compliance with regional and local plans, Ms Bauer said, as well as providing certainty to lessees by honouring existing agreements, some of which will be in place until 2035.

The department also wanted to identify broader land use opportunities to achieve multiple policy objectives, for example by creating easements or amalgamating lots.

About 200 former landholders were leasing their properties Department of Environment and Resource Management

PLACE NAME PROPOSAL Naming of Banana Gully, Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek Sunshine Coast Regional Council

The process will raise awareness in the community of the importance of the river system and will educate people on how it can be better managed to maintain a healthy habitat for these species.

Notice is given that the Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and The Arts is inviting public comment on the naming of an unnamed gully as Banana Gully and two unnamed creeks as Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek in accordance with the Place Names Act 1994.

Banana Gully, Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek are located in the locality of Belli Park in the Sunshine Coast hinterland and all the water features flow into Belli Creek.

Queensland place name plan QPN1187, illustrating the location of Banana Gully, Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek, is available for public inspection at the Department of Environment and Resource Management Business Centre, Nambour Office, 52-64 Currie Street, Nambour; the Kenilworth Library, Elizabeth Street, Kenilworth and at the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Eddie De Vere Building, cnr Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.

Copies of the proposal plan can also be downloaded from Queensland Place Names at www.derm.qld.gov.au

More than 100 food producers have been contacted by Elaine Bradley, who is coordinating a project into the food supply chain for the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation.

Her presentation was titled “Growing Food with Mary” and described her research project into what foods are produced in the Mary catchment and how to improve both their production and marketing.

She said the huge diversity of foods produced in the region, as well as its proximity to markets and the rapidly growing population of South-East Queensland, gave producers outstanding potential in the food tourism sector.

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Enquiries regarding the proposed naming of Banana Gully, Cherry Tree Creek and Lemon Tree Creek should be directed to Mr Ross Norman, Senior Spatial Information Officer of the department by telephone on (07) 5451 2252 or by email at ross.norman@derm.qld.gov.au.

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Tanzi Smith outlined the federally funded Threatened Species Recovery Plan for the Mary River – the first of its kind in Australia, where this type of funding is usually provided to a specific species only.

She called her presentation “Playing in the Land of the Giants”, referring to the variety of unique and endangered species in the area which displayed unusual characteristics, including the Giant Barred Frog, Australian lungfish, dugongs, mangroves and the Mary River turtle.

Public Notice

Individual submissions, in writing, in support of the proposal or against the proposal, may be lodged with the Regional Services Director, South East Region, Department of Environment and Resource Management, PO Box 573, Nambour Qld 4560 until 9 September 2011.

Mrs Worth encouraged local businesses and groups to use the theme, which was the result of research which identified that the Mary Valley was the most untouched natural playground for outdoor recreation in South-East Queensland.

Gympie Regional Council deputy mayor Tony Perrett also gave an overview of the Mary Valley Addendum which was attached to the Gympie Regional Economic Development Strategy.

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Directory brings business and community together for the Mary Valley

on’t miss the chance to list your business or community group in the 2012 Mary Valley Directory.

Listings are free, but you can better promote your business or group with display advertising, or incorporate your business logo, all at an affordable rate.

This is the third edition of the popular directory, and for the first time the publishers are offering an early bird package incorporating directory and website advertising on www. themaryvalley.com.au The directory has proved a great resource for valley businesses and residents and is produced by community networking organisation Mary Valley Inc. A sub-committee is now gathering listings for the third edition, and has urged business owners and community organisations to forward their details as soon as possible.

A total of 2500 directories will be printed and distributed via Australia Post throughout the Mary Valley, from Dagun in the north through to Conondale and Crystal Waters at the southern end.

MVI president Graham Miller said many people were still surprised at the number and variety of businesses to be found in the Mary Valley.

“The directory is often handed out through the schools, real estate offices and post offices to new residents, and I know that there are some businesses who give it to tourists as a reference for accommodation and camping options and so on,” Mr Miller said.

“So I encourage everyone to ensure their listing is included and up to date.”

This year businesses and community groups are being asked to check their details in the online directory at www. themaryvalley.com.au “If they check it out first, then they can let us know if it is correct, or needs updating,” Mr Miller said.

“I think the directory has been one of the best boosts for valley businesses in the past couple of years.

“It has certainly delivered the desired results in creating awareness in the Mary Valley of its business base, and seeding the concept that the valley – in geography and community - is more than the townships of Dagun, Amamoor, Kandanga and Imbil.”

The third directory will be available free to every household and business in the Mary Valley.

To ensure you are listed, contact Kaili Parker-Price on 0447 053244 or email businessdirectory@themaryvalley.com.au by mid-August. A representative will then contact you directly.

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PROVISION OF GATEKEEPING AND RECYCLING SERVICES

VARIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Quotations are sought from ABN registered persons or businesses interested in undertaking gate keeping and recycling services on a contract basis at Council’s Waste Management Facilities located at: • Mary Valley Waste Transfer Station (Quotation No. 2011/12 – Q002) • Widgee Waste Transfer Station (Quotation No. 2011/12 – Q003) • Tansey Waste Transfer Station (Quotation No. 2011/12 – Q004) • Gunalda Waste Management Facility (Quotation No. 2011/12 – Q005) Four separate contracts are being offered.

At all facilities, the successful party will be required to supervise the facility and exercise control over all activities (with the exception of Council controlled activities) to ensure efficient disposal of waste materials and the safety of the public is maintained. Each contract will be for a period of one (1) year. Recycling rights for each Facility will be granted to the corresponding successful party.

Documents for one (1) or all of these waste management facilities contracts can be obtained by contacting Council’s Community Services Directorate on (07) 5481 0611.

Suitably endorsed quotations close at the below address 2.00pm Tuesday 9 August 2011.

Council reserves the right to invite interested parties to change their quotations pursuant to the Local Government Act 2009.

The lowest or any quotation may not necessarily be accepted.

242 Mary St (PO Box 155), Gympie Q 4570 Craig Manson, Acting Chief Executive Officer

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I have written to the Australian Energy Regulator to request that they withdraw their initial approval of Powerlink’s proposed corridor, and asked that they require Powerlink to submit a fresh application if and when they decide they need to proceed with an upgrade of the network.

The initial approval for this project should not simply be left open-ended - our community does not want to see this same project resurface in the future. I will also speak to Energy Minister Stephen Robertson and ask if he will support my request to the Energy Regulator.

I have also had advice that Powerlink will not be preparing a response to the State Government regarding PAGE’s proposed alternate corridor, as a result of the decision to defer the investigation of the corridor for five years.

Gambling funds support local history The Kenilworth and District Historical Association has been successful in their application for funding from the State Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund to replace guttering and rails.

The Historical Association was one of 10 organisations in the electorate to achieve support in the last funding round.

Local organisations wishing to apply for GCBF assistance can apply on the website: www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants Nominate outstanding Queenslanders Nominations for the Australian of the Year Awards 2012 are now open. If you would like to nominate someone who has inspired you through their achievements in this community, I would encourage you to nominate them for an award.

For further information and nomination forms, visit the website: www.australianof the year.org.au, or contact my Nambour office on 5441 6933.

Meet me in Cooroy I will be holding my next Cooroy meeting in the Cooroy RSL boardroom on Thursday 1 September. Anyone who would like to meet with me can organise an appointment by contacting my Nambour office on 5441 6933.

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ouncil has a significant tree register so if you know of a particular tree that you think rates a mention then please call our office and ask to speak with Amy Gosley.

CCTV has been installed at the new all abilities playground to try to catch any vandalism that might be happening.

We now have a lot of CCTVs around the Shire.

The budget has been bought down for this financial year, for an update on those particulars jump online and take a look at the details and highlights.

Edwards Street road works is well underway and should be finished for the Mary Valley Show and Rodeo. When that job is complete the crew will start work on the William Street drainage.

Programmed maintenance will commence on the following roads: Chinamens Ck, Crest, Peacons Pkt, Knobby Glen, Hasthorpe, Dagun and Doyle Roads shortly.

More work is planned for the Moy Pocket Road to bring it up to a standard for the amount of use that it gets.

There was a great crowd at Mary Valley Renewal Meeting at Imbil on Thursday 14 July, with the hall being full almost to capacity, which shows that we as the residents of the Mary Valley are a passionate and caring community.

Remember, when using your newly graded gravel road, always drive to the far left hand side, thus keeping your road a two lane dirt road, it helps to maintain the road for a lot longer and also makes the road a much safer road to travel on too. Thank you to those already doing this.

The next stage of section B of the Bruce Highway construction will be commencing over the next few weeks, the hours will be roughly 6.30am to 10pm daily Monday to Saturday with some night works where necessary.

Work on Coonoongibber Ck bridge is expected to start in Nov this year and will include a 1900mm concrete pipe placed under the road and will include bitumen overlay.

City Farm has FREE rates trees, so collect all your past rates notices and take a box and go along to Gympie TAFE and look for “CITY FARM” and collect your free trees.

Get those Scarecrows ready, the Mary Valley Scarecrow competition is happening again this year and entries will be taken from the end of this month.

Imbil First Response is still looking for volunteers!

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COOROY Bendigo Bank Street Parade Reaches New Heights

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he annual Bendigo Bank Street Parade in Cooroy has reached new heights, receiving funding from Festivals Australia and the Regional Arts Development Fund. Each year approximately 40 businesses and community groups participate in the street parade with around 5000 spectators enjoying the entertainment. This year is set to be even more spectacular with the funding providing the opportunity for community groups and businesses to participate in some workshops to develop their parade entries.

“This is the fifth year that Bendigo Bank has sponsored the street parade which is one of the highlights of the Christmas in Cooroy festivities. The entries in the parade are always quite amazing and we expect that this year they will be even better thanks to the funding from state, local and federal governments for workshops. The theme this year is ‘Heroes and Villains’ and we can’t wait to see what results from the range of workshops on offer,” explained Event Manager, Danielle Taylor.

The Festivals Australia funding is for a project called “Puppet People” which aims to develop at least four large puppets that will be worn and operated by people. This project includes a master class with renowned puppeteer Bernie Ehmer, conceptual development workshop with community artist Tamara Kirby and performance workshop with Luc and Nikki Gheyson from Cirque Espace.

The RADF fund is a Sunshine Coast Council and Queensland Government partnership to support local arts and culture and the funding will be used towards the costs to run a series of workshops to create parade floats that will also become artistic objects of fascination to decorate the town for the remainder of the festive season.

The Bendigo Bank Street Parade is on Saturday 3 December and Christmas in Cooroy consists of a variety of activities throughout December such as the Poet’s Breakfast, Cooroy Central Guardian Photographic Competition, the Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group Great Santa Race, the shop window trail, decorations around town and lots of free entertainment including rides, music and more. More information can be found at www.christmasincooroy.com.au Christmas in Cooroy is a free not for profit event hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce Inc and the Rotary Club of Cooroy Inc. It is funded thanks to the generosity of its sponsors - Sunshine Coast Council, Arts Queensland, Festivals Australia, Bendigo Community Bank, Ri-con Building Contractors, Cooroy Rag, Cooroy Hotel, The Plantation B&B, Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group, Cooroy Central Guardian Pharmacy, David Lafferty – Hinternoosa, Firefly Solutions and Cooroy RSL. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Danielle Taylor on 0403 023 802 or email danielle@fireflysolutions.com.au

WHAT'S IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Dig in on National Tree Day Whether you’re a green thumb or just want to do your bit for the environment, dig in and plant a tree on National Tree Day at David Low Way, Marcus Beach, Sunday 31 July, from 8.30-11.30 am.

See the online events calendar for details.

Major grants open now Council’s grants program helps fund community projects from events to historical research, community gardens, club house upgrades and more! If you have a community project planned to start from January 2012 visit the Grants section of council's website or call 5441 8616 to discuss your idea – you might be eligible for a council grant.

Spring Wildflower Festival The annual Spring Wildower Festival begins 18 August. The program, available on council's online events calendar, details the free guided walks where you can discover the Coast’s wildowers as they blossom for your viewing pleasure.

Free business tax workshops Sunshine Coast small businesses can now obtain free, condential taxation advice from experienced ATO eld ofcers. From 1-8 August ofcers will hold one-on-one meetings and evening seminars across the Coast. Visit council's website for dates and venues.

Conservation project grants Calling all landholders – do you need help with a conservation project on your property? Council is offering Landholder Environment Grants to help with projects like weed control, fencing of waterways or installing off-stream stock watering points. Expressions of interest are open from 1-19 August.

Find out more online or call 5475 7272.

COUNCIL MEETINGS Performance and Service Committee Meeting

9 am, 16 August, Nambour

Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting

9 am, 17 August, Nambour.

Ordinary Meeting

9.30 am, 24 August, Nambour.

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OUR COMMUNITY Expo during Seniors Week

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unshine 60 & Better Group Inc. is working in partnership with Volunteering Sunshine Coast and will be holding a Multicultural Awareness Expo on Tuesday 23 August, 2011, 10 Beach Road, Maroochydore from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

The Expo aims to provide information about the range of services available to all older people living in the Sunshine Coast region. The Expo will include information stalls and demonstrations.

“Families Working Together” 30 Minute Meals

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s part of our “Families Working Together “ initiative we are offering a course of six fun-filled cooking lessons based on Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals. We encourage parents and their children to get involved with this fabulous series of classes with local dietitian Kate Moroney. The upfront cost for the series is $30 per head (this works out to $5.00 per person/per session) with a weekly cost for food.

The Multicultural Awareness Expo and Healthy Ageing Program is a free event open to all who would like to celebrate the diversity of the Sunshine Coast community and creativity of our older community members, particularly those who are from a culturally diverse background.

The course is held at Pomona Lawson Shed from 4.00pm – 6.00pm on the dates listed below. It is suitable for adults and children over 10 (Children MUST be accompanied by an adult).

The Expo promises a day of information, entertainment and fun. It starts at 9.30am and there will be a sausage sizzle lunch provided at $2.50 per person.

1. Thursday 4 August 3. Thursday 18 August 5. Thursday 1 September

For more information please contact Joy Morwood, Sunshine 60 and Better Group Inc. on 5443 7281 or email sun60@bigpond.com.au

Places are strictly limited so book early! For further information or to book ring 5485 2427.

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Dates as follows: 2. Thursday 11 August 4. Thursday 25 August 6. Thursday 8 September

Volunteers we need you!

e are seeking people who are able to give a few hours each week as volunteers working in programs facilitated by Volunteering Sunshine Coast, to carry out a vital service in the community for those in need or community groups requiring assistance.

There are many opportunities to serve as a volunteer across the Sunshine Coast, such as Child Care, Aged Care, Administration, Mobile Information Units, Car and Bus Drivers Visitations, and Retailing, to name but a few.

Volunteering Sunshine Coast is a non for profit organisation that seeks to facilitate a range of services to those in need, and would love to hear from you. Our volunteers are a happy group of selfless individuals, who strive to make a difference.

So why not give it a go by calling one of our friendly team members on 5443 8256 or make an enquiry via email: admin@volunteeringsc.org.au and arrange an interview at Caloundra, Noosa or Maroochydore Office.

We look forward for your interest.

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19 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth | Ph 07 5446 0222 BRET 0425 248 994 or TONIA 0407 135 797

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Imbil - 2.5 Acres, in a PRIVATE LOCATION but walking distance to shops. Price $349,000

This two bedroom home is neat and tidy, with a great deck for relaxing and taking in the privacy of your own slice of country living. There are numerous sheds for the chooks and animals, also a three car shed.

There is room for a pony or cow, with easy care lawns and gardens. The kitchen has a large pantry and a large lounge with bay windows and air conditioning. The property has town water and a tank for drinking water.

Elegant and lovely acreage, with all the conveniences of living in town.

One bedroom hardiplank home of spacious open plan design with normal mains power plus 2kw solar power system. Landline telephone and satellite internet available. 126 Acres of lush kikuyu pastures that will carry 40 head of cattle comfortably. Fencing replaced over last four years. Excellent stock yards. Ample water from four dams and a bore. Undulating land with rich red scrub soil, well constructed access roads around property. Great location at the end of a ‘No Through’ Road in popular Kidaman Creek and only 15 mins to Maleny, 25 mins to Nambour and 10 klms to Kenilworth.

KIDAMAN CREEK SECLUSION Large Acreage with Cottage. Price $600,000 Obi Obi – FARMING OR LIFESTYLE √ PRICE REDUCTION $899,000

RENTAL @ BROOLOO. Three bedroom home. Single lockup garage.

Timber floors. Quiet Location. Available now! $250 per week.

Auctioneers • Livestock Agents • Livestock Transport

Livestock 0428 136 893 Terry & Lolie Murtagh • Stock Transport 0428 711 102 Clinton Murtagh Eumundi: Calf sales every Monday • Cattle sales every 2nd Tuesday

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Inspect today - magnificent 65 ACRES of fertile grazing country and a modern 10-year-old five bedroom brick home that sits majestically on the western boundary commanding expansive and spectacular views over the Obi Obi valley. Privacy with beautiful lawns, plenty of space and good access. Bitumen road frontage, good fencing and cleared usable land.

Situated only five klms from Kenilworth.

Carol Gilmour

0417 603 451

Kenilworth Realty

7 Elizabeth St, Kenilworth 5446 0164 Fax 5446 0742 Email kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com or visit www.kenilworthrealty.com.au

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RENTALS AVAILABLE FROM $235 p/wk

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Large Acreage in Conondale. $2,250,000

Renovated Queenslander on 10 acre block – Conondale ´ $529,000

• 193 acres divided into 12 paddocks all with water • Only 20 mins to Maleny.

• Currently running cattle would also be suitable for horses.

• Good combination of flat country to undulating land.

• Beautifully renovated THREE bedroom Queenslander with extra living area under the house. • Cattle yards with crush, ramp, calf cradle and more.

• 36mtr x 13mtr Colorbond machinery shed with 3-phase power.

• 2nd approved house site with power. • Dams, seasonal creek plus bore.

RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW:

CONONDALE $235 PW RENT. Highset older style home with double carport. Surrounded by large acreage.

WITTA $300 PW RENT. Lowset THREE bedroom brick home with double garage on large block of land.

CAMBROON $335 PW RENT. THREE bedroom brick home on acreage with garage and car accommodation and pool.

BEERWAH $380 PW RENT. Very modern FOUR bedroom home close to local facilities.

30 acres in the Obi Obi Valley ´ $425,000

• Excellent 30 ACRE vacant parcel of land in the beautiful Obi Obi Valley.

• The land has a good large flat section at the front of the property with the rear of the block being hilly. • Two dams plus seasonal creek • Fully fenced boundaries • 6m x 6m Zincalum shed with extra covered awning area.

• Ideal building site on rear boundary with outstanding views.

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• THREE bedroom Queenslander with views of the local valley.

• Polished timber floors, galley style kitchen, combustion stove, sunroom and verandahs. • Fully fenced land with dam – ideal for a pony or two.

• 10mtr x 15mtr shed with high ceilings – great for mechanic or tradesman.

• All sealed roads and school bus at front gate.

Family brick home on 13 acres with Mary River frontage – Cambroon ´ $590,000

• Lowset THREE bedroom brick home with family room.

• Inground saltwater pool – fully compliant.

• Large covered carport plus double garage and 2nd large Colorbond shed.

• Fully fenced, all useable 13 acres with Mary River on the boundary – easy access. • The property is currently rented and returning $335 pw rent.