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R U OK? R U OK? day at Landsborough State School

Landsborough State School wanted to ensure the R U OK? message got out to the school community on Thursday, September 10. All teachers and staff wore R U OK? T-shirts and had morning tea prepared by the school chaplain Linda Whysall. R U OK? prizes were awarded to two

students in every class who displayed caring and kind practices to their classmates. Many meaningful conversations were had between adults and children about the importance of checking in on each other and knowing what to say and do if someone says they are not okay.

Chaplain Linda said that during this difficult year it was more important than ever to check in on each other and take time to listen and encourage others to seek support if needed. Ask yourself R U OK? Maybe it is time for some selfcare. R U OK?

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Readers with kids and grandkids will be well aware that once again it’s school holiday time. Here at GC&M News we figured this is a great time to focus a little more attention on our communities’ littlest and younger locals. We have always featured articles about kids in our Hinterland Families section. However, with so many great things happening locally we decided it was time to expand what we share and have created a Hinterland Families Facebook page for local parents. In this edition, we include a fabulous article written by local psychologist Sue Eaglesham with some great tips on successful parenting.

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We also caught up with Amanda da Silva, the acting dean of studies at Glasshouse Christian College, who explains the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), the new statewide system for ranking graduating students. As the year progresses we plan to put together a regular digital mini magazine that will bring lots of great stories, inspiration and great ideas from other parents. If you are interested in keeping up with all the great things happening locally for families, make sure you like our Hinterland Families Facebook page. Have a great school holidays!

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Maleny locals recognised After a nearly nine year gap, the Rotary Club of Maleny decided to restart its Pride in Workmanship award program. Rotarian Paulette Steele said the program was not about winning prizes but purely about taking the time to show appreciation for a job well done. Which is what the club did at its recent presentation dinner at Tranquil Park, with plaques being presented to five of the six nominees in recognition of going above and beyond in their everyday work. Nominees Clive Powell, volunteer groundsman, gardener, painter, joint curator and more at Pioneer Village; Debbie Rossow, learning support facilitator at the Maleny Independent School; Gayle Pope,

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library officer at Maleny Library; Neal Charlton, electrician and sole trader at Traditional Maintenance; and Sherri Dan, food and beverage services at Hotel Maleny, attended along with the people who nominated them as well as their partners and friends. Unfortunately Melody Fanti, bakery Desley Malone with Clive Powell manager at Super IGA Maleny, Angie Kelly with Debbie Rossow was unable to attend due to an IGA a couple of tears of joy when each nominee was work function on the same evening and a separate presented with their award and the person who presentation will be held for her. nominated them spoke about why they deserved to Paulette said it was smiles all around and even receive recognition. “It was also wonderful to see such a cross section of people from various walks of life and it was interesting to see some lingering and chatting with each other long after the official part of the evening finished,” Paulette said. “A big thanks to Alan Wilson, a past president in the Maleny Rotary Club, who pushed late last year to have this event held again. “Little did we know then what 2020 held for us and so it seems even more timely that this event was held.”

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The awards will be on again next year, so start thinking about who you would like to see recognised to receive a Pride of Workmanship award.

Bushfire season 2020

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As part of our bushfire awareness series, in this edition Matt Inwood, area director of the Caloundra Rural Fire Service, gives us some useful information regarding fire permits what they are, how to obtain them and examples of when they are required. Q: What is a permit to light fire? In Queensland, apart from some exemptions, it is illegal to light a fire in the open without a permit to light fire. A permit is required for most fires on your land and must be obtained from your local fire warden. The aim of the permit is to ensure that your fire will be safely managed and may include conditions on the way the fire is lit and maintained. It is also a way to inform local fire services on when and where you intend to burn, ensuring adequate measures are in place so that fires remain under control. Q: Can you give examples of what types of fires require a permit? While fire can be a useful method for managing weeds, pastures and reducing bushfire risk, any fires bigger than 2m x 2m must be regulated and require a permit. Examples include where residents wish to light a fire

to undertake hazard reduction such as the burning of debris, vegetation and garden waste. For those with rural properties, a permit can allow fire for pasture or land management purposes, or to provide additional fire breaks. Burning can be used to achieve positive ecological outcomes such as the regeneration of some plant species or the improvement of habitat for wildlife. Q: What types of fires are exempt from needing a permit? While the lighting of fires for any purpose is banned during any declared fire ban or state of fire emergency, fires that are generally exempt in normal circumstances include those that are less than 2m in any direction, fires lit in a properly prepared fireplace for cooking and warmth such as barbeques and camp fires, and certain fires used by primary producers for industrial purposes. Q: How do you apply for a permit? A permit application can be made through your local fire warden by using an application form available directly from your fire warden or by downloading a digital version from

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the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website - www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Using_Fire_ Outdoors/Pages/Obtaining-a-Permit-toLight-Fire.aspx. You can find your local fire warden by using the fire warden finder on the RFS website - www.ruralfire. qld.gov.au/Pages/fw_finder.aspx - or by contacting the RFS area office at Caloundra on 5293 4206. During your application you should also contact your local council to ensure you are complying with any local laws in relation to lighting fires, and contact

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Trade trash for treasure Regular GC&M News readers will remember local Visionary Ocean Warrior Poppy Ives from our cover story in the July 22 edition. This week Poppy is calling on locals to join the Visionary Ocean Warriors’ free community clean-up, clothes swap and waste education event - Spring into Scavenge Caloundra - on Saturday, September 26 from 8am-1pm. Spring into Scavenge is a worldwide program run by Seaside Scavenge, a passionate group of people who love seeing our waterways clean. The Caloundra scavenge involves a waterway cleanup and clothes swap where litter collected becomes a currency to buy quality pre-loved clothes, books and bric-a-brac donated by the local community. For every piece

of litter collected, participants will be rewarded with trash tokens to use in the pop-up market. Participants will learn how to separate and catalogue rubbish to capture data for the Tangaroa Blue Australian Marine Debris Initiative alongside volunteers from local community groups including Sea Shepherd Sunshine Coast, Reef Check, Surfrider Foundation Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Clean Up Divers. Local marine biologist Chad Buxton will open the event with guest speakers from Sea Shepherd and Tangarao Blue, as well as Poppy and Jaz from Visionary Ocean Warriors. There will be performances by local musicians as well as prizes donated by local businesses up for grabs throughout the morning. “Participating in the Seaside Scavenge Spring into Scavenge

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Prepare to slow down on the last remaining 100km/h stretch of Steve Irwin Way between Beerburrum and the Caloundra interchange. Speed signs along the stretch of road from Glenview to Landsborough will be replaced, dropping the speed limit to a consistent 80km/h … so be warned. The safety of motorists and bike riders is the key to the change, according to Transport and Main Roads deputy regional director for North Coast Region Leah McKenzie. “Steve Irwin Way is one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest roads,” Ms McKenzie said. “It’s also popular with bike riders and an important part of the region’s Principal Cycle Network, which will link to the new active transport infrastructure currently being built as part of the Bruce Highway upgrade – Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway (CR2SM) project. “The reduced 80km/h speed limit will come into effect mid this month (September) and we urge all road users to observe these changes and drive to the conditions.”

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Flexi School’s excellence award By Sonia Isaacs Clark As the regional award winner of the Queensland Department of Education’s Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, the Maleny Flexi School is excited to be a state finalist in the outstanding parent and community engagement category. The annual awards showcase Queensland state schools that have significantly improved student outcomes, while also recognising the considerable efforts of teachers, principals, leadership teams and school communities in achieving these valuable outcomes.

Flexi School coordinator Jo Rickards said this was the second time the school had entered the awards, previously receiving a highly commended for its efforts. She said she was thrilled that the school had been recognised with their regional win. “The application process involved a significant amount of work and we were up against a lot of competition. Luckily, I had a lot of help from our wonderful English teacher Peta Fredericks and principal Deb Stewart to put together a succinct application that captured the essence of what we have achieved as a community through our school,” Jo said.

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The Maleny Flexi School was established more than 21 years ago to provide different aspects of vocational development training along with the basic subjects of English and maths. It is run as a separate school that is closely aligned to Maleny State High School. Jo is immensely proud of the community connections it has developed over the years. “It was lovely that the awards recognised the dedication of all those involved in the forging and nurturing of meaningful community partnerships and highly positive outcome for our students,” Jo said. “This award definitely acknowledges not only the significant value of our school but the incredible collaborative community partnership involved in championing our school. “The support from the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, local businesses who mentor and support our students through traineeships, as well as the support of the parents and educators all deserve to be celebrated,” she said. Maleny State High School principal Deb Stewart said she was enormously proud of Jo and the team at the Flexi

Flexi School coordinator Jo Rickards with the regional award certificate School and what they had achieved over the past four years. “Over the last few years, we’ve seen our Flexi School evolve from what was essentially a drop-in centre for students, to now having all of our students graduate not only with a QCE [Queensland Certificate of Education] butwith an additional number of completed vocational certificates, proving that with right encouragement our students can achieve well and contribute positively to our community,” Deb said. The state winners will be officially announced during an online presentation on Monday, September 14 and will be reported in the next edition of GC&M News.

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$12 million to be spent on council projects The Queensland Government has allocated $250 million to local governments throughout the state in an attempt to stimulate the economy as a result of the COVID-19 downturn. From this bucket, the Sunshine Coast Council has been successful in accessing $11.85 million to invest in works and deliver infrastructure that will provide local jobs, stimulate local economies and bring a sense of wellbeing back to communities beaten down by the social impacts of the pandemic. Under the Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package, 12 South East Queensland councils were allocated $2 million each for priority projects of their choosing, and the opportunity to apply for a further total of $26 million through a competitive grant process. Other local governments – such as Noosa and Moreton – decided to spread the spending throughout their regions and divided their $2 million between many small projects involving pathways, park lighting, bus stops, playgrounds, hall refurbishments, community centre upgrades, seating, shade structures and sporting facilities. Taking a different approach, Sunshine Coast Council identified three projects, with the bulk of its $2 million allocation going into the new Beerwah community

meeting place ($1.65 million), leaving $150,000 to construct a new park in Sippy Downs and $200,000 for an all-abilities toilet and change room in a popular Currimundi Park. From the competitive grant process, council was successful in claiming $4.5 million to deliver stage one of the Mooloolaba foreshore revitalisation project, which will upgrade the northern precinct of the Mooloolaba foreshore as a renewed tourism asset. The upgrade will include a new boardwalk connecting Mooloolaba to the Alexandra Headland bluff. Council was also allocated $5.35 million as part of the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 Works for Queensland program. This funding was non-competitive and allocation-based, with a base allocation of $1 million plus an amount reflecting population and unemployment levels in the local government area ($4.35 million in the case of the Sunshine Coast). In comparison Moreton Bay received $7.92 million, Logan $6.575 million, Fraser Coast $9.04 million, Gold Coast $8.1 million and Townsville $13.54 million. Sunshine Coast Council determined the best use for the allocation in local divisions 1 (Cr Rick Baberowski) and 5

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The past six months have seen a transformation for Sunshine Coast business Lasered Out. In operation for more than 26 years supplying restaurants around the country and internationally with custom steak markers, when the hospitality industry was almost instantaneously shut down earlier this year it was just the push that owner Sharon Robinson needed to expand and evolve her business. And evolve she did. “Our business for 26 years was with the hospitality industry, so when the restrictions came in we lost that side of the business straight away,” she said. “We needed to look at other options to keep business moving forward.” Sharon wasted no time in spreading her creativity, developing a range of unique, stylish and practical bespoke signage, promotional items and giftware, and has been working with a number of local businesses throughout the hinterland. “I’m working with a lot of small business owners and being one myself, it’s been great to go through the

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in photography, Clive no doubt has the skill and the passion to bring together a high-end, quality heirloom, which he says will last for many years to come. “I’ve observed first-hand families clearing the homes of deceased relatives and ending up with boxes of loose photos,” he said. “They may pick out one or two but the tragedy is that the rest remain in a box in a dark cupboard until a family member disposes of them – family history lost forever.” To have your treasured family photographs, along with their unique stories, beautifully remembered in a one-of-kind heirloom album, Clive encourages families to start conversations with elderly relatives and turn it into a project that brings generations together. “Families can come together from all over the world using technology, it doesn’t matter where they are, and I believe going through their family photos can help strengthen the bond between them,” he said. “One thing that COVID-19 has done in our society is bring families together, as we all acknowledge how special our elderly relatives are.”

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Places & faces Partnership of Quota, Zonta, Rotary and Lions clubs in Maleny and the Blackall Range Speak Up Now recently held its first presentation in the RSL Hall in Maleny to put the current situation of domestic and family violence (DFV) before the public, and to seek ideas on how to tackle the problem. The partnership presentation included representatives of organisations across the range, including schools, churches, sporting teams and other community groups, and featured speakers from Sunshine Coast providers of DFV programs. In opening the meeting, Rotary president Greg Williams asked what the group’s role should be, because everyone had a role to play in the problem - what should be said to the victim or to the perpetrator; and how to call this behaviour out. The four speakers emphasised the fact that the Sunshine Coast hinterland was not immune to DFV and that it occurred in all levels of society and all walks of life. Maleny’s Fiona Dempster, who has a stellar public service career setting up women’s help programs and the

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message was that silence helped no one. “We have to learn to step in and find a way to have a conversation with those we see in trouble before it escalates. “It’s time for a change,” she said. A Queensland Police initiative, Vulnerable Person’s Unit (VPU), was established as a result of learning and understanding what was needed, and what worked rather than simply putting perpetrators in gaol or fining them and letting them go home to reoffend. Sunshine Coast VPU region program officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Kate Teasdale was passionate about her work in this area. “Our priorities are ‘prevent, disrupt, investigate and respond’ and our strategies are based on these. One of our aims is to strengthen our partnerships with community support agencies,” Snr Sgt Kate said. Stacy Oehlman, coordinator of Suncoast Cooloola Outreach Prevention and Evaluation (SCOPE), said services provided included safety planning, and risk assessment for women and for men. “Our figures indicate the extent of the work we do,” Stacy said. “For instance in the three months

Audience members discuss future strategies – Dr Petra Ladwig (Zonta) with the men’s toilet sign, Cr Winston Johnston (Sunshine Coast Council) and Speak Up Now committee chair Val France January to March this year we provided service and referral to 541 women, high risk assessments for 245 women, court mention assistance for 483 women, and 345 men’s referrals to appropriate services for assessment and help,” she said. The fourth speaker, men’s DFV counsellor and facilitator at Sunshine Coast Uniting Care Karen Marsh, said her service held 16-week rolling group sessions so that men coming in at week one could see the effect of the therapy on those ending their counselling in week 16. “The basis of our work is teaching men not to react but learn to respond,” Karen said.

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By Sonia Isaacs Clark From an impressive pool of almost 1,000 global entries, hinterland-based dance studio The Dance Academy has been announced as the winner of the dance studio category of the Queensland Ballet’s Ballet Beat Drop competition. Split into three categories - freestyle, dance studio and international - entrants were required to show off their dance moves to a remix of The Nutcracker’s iconic ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ using “point, plié, pop, lock, shimmy or shake”. The Dance Academy entry was filmed in mid-August following three weeks of practice by the 30 dancers aged three to 16 years. The Dance Academy principal Dawn Burman said the day of filming at the Conondale property of one of the academy’s dance families was a lot of fun for everyone and a great day out for all involved. Uploading their entries to TikTok, the challenge garnered international interest, with an astounding 160 million views for hashtag #balletbeatdrop! Dawn said she could hardly contain her excitement when she found out that they had won, especially coming from a small country town studio.

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Principal Dawn Burman and students from winning local dance studio The Dance Academy “I still can’t believe we’ve won! It was such a surprise and we are all just over the moon with excitement,” Dawn said. Originally the academy decided to enter the competition just as a fun thing for the students, which Dawn thought was especially needed after such a tough year. They also saw it as a great opportunity for the studio to go into the prize draw that included $5,000 cash and the chance to have a three hour in-studio workshop with Queensland Ballet’s junior ambassadors. “Earlier this year we lost our hall studio space and had to relocate to a tin shed in Maleny, which we leased and fitted out as our new studio, and this $5,000 win will now allow us to install air conditioning, which will be amazing,” Dawn said. “We’re also really excited that our dance students will be able to benefit from having the incredible experience of Queensland Ballet ambassadors coming out to our studio,” she said. To watch a video of the winning entry click on www.tiktok.com/@tdamlm/ video/6861786742660287750

Is it time to clean out your wardrobe and freshen your style with preloved fashion? Then you will be pleased to know about the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre’s Fashionista’s Buy, Sell or Swap fundraiser on Saturday, September 19 from 9am–12noon. You could earn a few extra dollars from selling your unwanted clothing or swap them with other stallholders and change your wardrobe for free. Bring your clothes racks and a table for accessories like shoes, hats, bags and jewellery. The organisers will also have a table to leave freebies that will be donated to charities at the end of the day. Bring your men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Stalls will cost $10 and bookings are essential. Phone Debs on 0417 626 167 or join the Fashionistas Maleny Facebook page for information and bookings. Devonshire teas will be served on the day.

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Explore the Sunshine Coast like never before Sunshine Coast Council has made it easier than ever to immerse yourself in our region’s diverse heritage thanks to its new Cultural Heritage Discovery Guide. Printed copies of the guide are available from museums, libraries, council administration buildings and visitor information centres, and an electronic version is available on the council app under ‘Things to do’. Mayor Mark Jamieson said the discovery guide would help people explore and discover our region’s history and natural heritage, particularly the cultural heritage of our traditional custodians. “I wonder how many people who drive along Caloundra Road know that Duck Holes Pond was once an important meeting place and camp for the Kabi Kabi peoples,” Mr Jamieson said. “And how many locals and visitors know that when they visit the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, they are walking through one of the last surviving untouched remnant forests in the region, once the home of the Jinibara peoples.” Deputy Mayor and community portfolio councillor Rick Baberowski said that if you love walking, you should take a hike to one of the Sunshine Coast’s oldest train tunnels in Dularcha National Park in Landsborough.

Cr Rick Baberowski and John McCabe “If you love lace, drive north to Kenilworth for a tour of the museum and if you’d like to see the most authentic early settler house with an intact collection, visit Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct in the Glass House Mountains,” Cr Baberowski said. He said community museums, which were run by dedicated volunteers, shared stories that bind the region together. Each museum had its own unique focus and after visiting every museum on the coast, you can begin to see an overarching picture of how the region developed. If you prefer to learn more about the region’s history from home, an array of virtual tours and heritage stories are available on council’s heritage website https://heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. See ad on page 29.

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Glasshouse Mountains Probus Club Contributed by Norma McCormack The club visited Maleny Botanic Gardens and all attending had a great time, with most enthusiastic about the birds. Those of us unable to be there are envious, so perhaps before too long there can be a repeat outing. We have been waiting to induct new members since March when we held our last formal meeting. As there is no date for our next meeting, our president formally welcomed four new members in the outdoors. Thanks to the members who shared their garden for a coffee and chat morning to make the new friends feel welcome. COVID permitting, we will hold a barbeque at the lookout for the next meeting.

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If you haven’t already checked out the three cement blocks that have been transformed into a vibrant community artwork in Uniting Park at Glass House Mountains, then you should definitely take a look. Locals of all ages came together recently to create something special - an artistic time capsule for the community to enjoy for years to come. The blocks feature three themes of culture and/or the Glass House Mountains, farming/early settlement/ Cobb & Co and the community now. The locals who painted the blocks were selected from an earlier community

art competition to paint their entry artworks. Other community members made their mark with hand prints on the top of the blocks. The community art project was organised by the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre. If you would like to be part of creating other projects in the community with the Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, pop in and meet one of the volunteers. The centre is open Monday to Thursday 9am-12noon. You can phone the centre on 5438 7000 or send an email to admin@ghmnc.com.

Peachester Horticultural Society Contributed by Trish Bradford Many thanks to Marie and Dick Conway for opening their large garden for our last meeting. Judging of the competition bench, purchase of raffle tickets and anything to discuss took place during morning tea.

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Living - Music 2020 Battle of Bands winners announced After months of student preparation and practice, and plenty of behind the scenes support from their local school communities, the winners of the 2020 Battle of the Bands showcase were announced at a special judging event held at Beerwah State High School on Monday, September 7. Nine student bands from Beerwah State High School, Glasshouse Christian College and Maleny State High School each submitted a video performance in advance for judging. Event organisers Mike Turner and Kerri Davitt Barnard said they were thrilled that industry heavy weights - Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson, Sam Coward from Hot91 and John Hudson from Mayfair Studios -

By Sonia Isaacs Clark agreed to support the event by being on the judging panel, bringing their professional wisdom and insight to the assist the students. “To be honest, I was stunned when these guys agreed to get involved in what we were doing. I mean, most people with their experience don’t go along to school rock band nights to help out,” Mike said. “Our students got an amazing opportunity to receive some genuine, constructive and empowering feedback about something they are passionate about – playing music in a band.” The judges were sent online links to the bands’ performances a few days before the judging session. They were asked to assess the individual

Beerwah High’s music teacher Will Audley, Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson, Sam Coward from Hot91, event coorganiser Kerri Davitt Barnard (front), Sonia Isaacs Clark, Beerwah State High principal Wayne Lancaster and Mike Turner.

performances based on a list of criteria including performance ability, musicianship and professional potential. On the evening, Dicko, Sam and I (Sonia Isaacs Clark from GC&M News) watched a performance highlight reel with other guests and then left the room for a confidential discussion about the bands’ performances with John via phone link up. No students attended the judging session but guests at the judging session included each school’s principal, music teachers and supporting staff, as well community champions of the event. The evening was a lot of fun with some great banter between the judges. However, more importantly, it was a wonderful way to encourage and celebrate the considerable emerging talent of our young hinterland musicians. After about 20 minutes of deliberation, the judges returned and ran through a constructive critique of the each of the performances before announcing the winner and runner up to a drumroll introduction. Maleny State High’s all girl band Denim, who performed their original piece ‘World War 3’, were declared winners and awarded $500 from Mooloolaba Music Centre. Criminal Mint, also from Maleny State High, was judged runner up, winning a beautiful djembe drum from Samba World Percussion. The prizes were accepted on behalf of the winning bands by Maleny State High School’s music teacher Liz Druitt and principal Deb Stewart. While this year’s event needed to be conducted online, organisers are hoping that next year the event will return to a live performance format.

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By Sonia Isaacs Clark Three bands from Glasshouse Christian College were featured in our September 2 edition as part of our showcase series on emerging local talent. In this edition we turn the spotlight on Maleny State High School and its three Battle of the Bands entrants.

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Year 11 students Torren Fisher Elshaug (bass guitar/ vocals), Miranda Zipperlen (guitar/vocals), Alex Tate (drums) and Hieu Stanbury (guitar) make up Criminal Mint. Long-term friends, the band originally formed at the beginning of year 9 and cite their sound as mostly rock influenced leaning towards playing covers that are a lively and energetic mix rather than heavy rock. Speaking on behalf of the band, Torren said the group enjoyed classic rock acts like Artic Monkeys, Black Keys and Jet, and played a number of covers from these artists. Band members recently wrote their first original rock composition called ‘The Poison’, which they entered in this year’s Triple J Unearthed competition. “We want to play music that interacts well with the audience, and while we expect the best from each other when we play, we all have a lot of fun and it’s great that we inspire each other to want to play music,” Torren said.

Criminal Mint members Miranda Zipperlen (guitar/ vocals), Hieu Stanbury (Guitar), Torren Fisher Elshaug (bass guitar/vocals) and Alex Tate (drums) in front. Currently the band rehearses weekly and has already played at local music festivals and venues such as Ric’s Garage, with around 20 gigs under their belt. www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/criminal-mint

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The Void members Gudrun Rosenfeldt (drums), Sophie Rees-Druitt (keyboard), Riley Turner (bass guitar) and Siena Cameron (guitar) Year 10 students Gudrun Rosenfeldt (drums), Siena Cameron (guitar) and Sophie Rees-Druitt (keyboard) and year 11 student Riley Turner (bass guitar) are The Void.

Drummer Gudrun said the name jokingly referred to the fact that people would join and then leave the band and the void was what was left. Describing their sound as rock with an alternative edge, their music combines elements from a number of influences from rock to reggae, citing artists such as Green Day and 21 Pilots, to Bon Jovi and even U2. Gudrun said that in the Battle of the Bands they would play their performance debut of ‘The Judge’ by 21 Pilots. The band members have been playing together for about a year and although they all knew each other through school, most of the band members were drawn together through their music classes. Currently they practise once a week. Gudrun said it had been great to be able to come together and play music. “I love being able to meet up with the others in the band, who are all great musicians in their own right, and it’s enjoyable to be able to perform together and inspire each other musically,” he said.

Denim is a five piece, all-girl band of year 9 students - Lacey Grover (lead vocals), Yasmin de Mendonca (keyboards/piano), Manisha Broom (lead guitar, bass), Clover Eden (drums) and Ebony Mitchel (bass guitar). The band has been playing together since year 7 and currently rehearses twice a week before school. Playing mostly covers with some originals, the girls refer to a variety of musical rock, pop and reggae influences, with artists from Billie Eilish to Bob Marley and AC/DC included in their repertoire. Manisha said the band members chose their name as a last-minute decision before their first gig when all band members rocked up wearing denim! “We’ve been friends since the start of high school and have played quite a few gigs now – at school, parties, local festivals and Ric’s Garage. We all love music and we have fun when we play as a band - we enjoy a great vibe,” Manisha said. In the Battle of the Bands, Denim will be performing their original song ‘World War 3’, which is also their 2020 Triple J Unearthed entry. www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/denim-0

Denim members (standing) Ebony Mitchel (bass guitar),Manisha Broom (lead guitar, bass), Yasmin de Mendonca (keyboards/piano), (in front)Lacey Grover (lead vocals) and Clover Eden (drums)

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State Government Election 2020 Saturday, October 31, 2020

The election at a glance The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) is the official body that will run the state election. It organised and ran the local council elections back in March. The state election is a full preferential ballot, meaning that you must number all the candidates on the voting sheet in your preference order – 1, 2, 3 etc - until you have numbered all the boxes. This is different to the recent council election, which was run on a partial preferential system meaning you could vote for one, some or all of the candidates in order of your preference. At the state election, failure to mark all the boxes correctly could make your vote invalid. COVID-19 will present the ECQ with particular challenges in running this election. In response, it has released five guiding principles for delivering the election: 1. Implementing public health measures to protect the health and safety of Queensland voters based on the advice of Queensland’s Chief Health Officer (CHO). 2. Expanding voting services to ensure electors have a range of voting options.

3. Planning for a large expected increase in early voting and postal voting. 4. Implementing contingencies for an expanded or predominantly postal vote if required to maintain public health and safety, based on advice from the CHO. 5. Facilitating political participation through arrangements for distribution of how-to-vote cards and scrutineering of vote counting while maintaining appropriate health protections for ECQ staff, voters, candidates and campaign volunteers. With the expected increase in demand for postal voting, the ECQ has brought forward the start of the postal voting application process. Normally, postal voting applications can’t be made until the election writ is issued, which will be in early October. However, due to COVID-19 the ECQ has announced that you can apply to postal vote from September 14, with applications closing on October 16. The option to apply for a postal vote weeks before the start of the election period, will support electors who may not want to vote in person due

to COVID-19, Queensland Electoral Commissioner Pat Vidgen said. “With COVID-19 still a factor, we anticipate strong interest in postal voting just as we saw in March’s local government elections where around 570,000 electors applied,” he said. “While electors can apply for a postal vote on the ECQ website (www.ecq.qld.gov.au) or by phoning the ECQ’s call centre (1300 881 665) from Monday, September 14, we can’t mail the ballot papers until after candidate nominations close in mid-October.” You will then have until the close of the polls on election day (October 31) to fill out and post your ballot paper. “We remind electors who applied for a postal vote in March and want to postal vote in October, they need to apply again,” Mr Vidgen said. The ECQ is also establishing special postal voting arrangements for residents of certain aged care facilities that would usually receive a mobile polling service as a declared institution. To protect vulnerable residents, the ECQ is unable to provide mobile polling for this election. However, the ECQ will streamline the postal vote process for

these facilities to make sure it is easy for residents to vote by post if that is their preference. Mr Vidgen said electors could be assured ECQ was ready to deliver a COVID Safe state general election with its statement of intent outlining the election’s delivery principles. “We are planning for an election period with two weeks of extended early voting days and hours, including voting on Saturday, October 24 as well as election day voting between 8am and 6pm on Saturday, October 31,” he said. “To ensure voting in person can be as streamlined as possible, we ask electors to plan the way they’ll have their say. “That means planning their vote, choosing where and when they’ll vote, staying 1.5 metres apart, using hand sanitiser and bringing their own pen or pencil. “The ECQ continues to take the advice of the Chief Health Officer in safely managing voting in Queensland. “It’s important to note that due to everyone’s careful adherence to health advice during the March local government elections, there was no subsequent spike in COVID-19 infections,” Mr Vidgen said.

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Campaigning for the October 31 state election is well and truly under way, with the Liberal-National Party (LNP) announcing a $103,000 package of funding for new facilities and infrastructure at the Beerwah Sportsground. LNP state leader Deb Frecklington, supported by the candidate for Caloundra, Stuart Coward, visited the grounds recently to take a tour and make the announcement. “If elected in October, an LNP government commits to delivering three Stuart Coward, Jenny Broderick (Glasshouse important projects for the Country Chamber of Commerce) and Deb Beerwah Sportsground,” Ms Frecklington Frecklington said. “We will provide $63,000 for an “I’ve listened and advocated for these electronic scoreboard to be installed at funds to be committed,” Mr Coward said. the ground, $20,000 for a new kitchen “The result is a real credit to all the in the community hub building, and groups and organisations who have $20,000 to provide the infrastructure so electricity can be provided to the area collaborated at the grounds.” Ms Frecklington confirmed that the used by the Glasshouse Pony Club.” funds were not tied to any grants Mr Coward said the announcement program and that they would be was a result of the good work being done by the sportsground management delivered within the first 12 months of taking office. and the clubs. Advertisement

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DATE: 19TH SEPTEMBER TIME: 1.30PM - 2.30PM LOCATION: TESCH PARK, MALENY TIME: 3PM - 4PM LOCATION: GLASSHOUSE MTNS INFORMATION CENTRE THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS YOUR IDEAS & NEEDS FOR YOURSELF AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. Authorised by N Symes, 17/109 Holt St, Eagle Farm

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I started this journey running for the Glass House seat in the upcoming state election, on a need for a ‘Changing of the Guard.’ A need to bring a new perspective, fresh alternatives and to give relief to the current mood I hear being emitted from the community, as a feeling of helplessness and uncertainty that threatens our sense of security, lifestyle and livelihoods. Many years ago, my family and I witnessed a group of youths breaking into our car in a carpark as we returned from a concert. Their blatant disregard for the welfare and property of another persons’ hard work and sacrifice was second to their total disregard for the safety and wellbeing of my family as they set about beating me for protecting what was mine. We each have the right to protect what we have created for ourselves, don’t we? Well my optimistic self likes to think that we are still living in the lucky country. One where we are free to determine the future we want. Where we can give our kids the opportunity for a better life than we had. And a life that is built on safety, prosperity and certainty. Yet – here we are, in all this craziness and I am getting the same sense I had when under attack from those wayward youths. What I care about is currently being threatened and something needs to change. If elected as the state member of Glass House, I will ensure that you are better protected. As an ex Police Officer, I am astounded by the minimal staffing levels at police stations within the electorate and the distance to the allocated regional support for the Police and their staff. I will instigate a review of staffing levels and hours of operation. Crime does not stop at 3pm, which seems to be the time that most stations in the Glass House electorate are closed. I will also address the fact that our stations have their Regional Office in Rockhampton and Toowoomba. Securing a future for our youth plays a pivotal role in protecting our region and its people. By creating increased opportunities for advanced training, further education and employment, this will reduce the need for our young to leave the area once their schooling is complete. I will work collaboratively with the community, local businesses, government authorities, and regional development to develop strategies and opportunities for our youth. October 31 is an opportunity for you to choose the person who will best serve the future of your community. “Scars show us where we have been, they do not dictate where we are going” – David Rossi. My name is Graeme Campbell and I am an everyday Australian who has been blessed with the opportunity to work in varied professions throughout my working life and I am proud to offer my skills and knowledge to the people of Glass House. Thank you for taking the time to read this article. GRAEME CAMPBELL CANDIDATE FOR GLASS HOUSE P: 0434 041 403 E: glasshouse@qld.onenation.org.au PO Box 41 Glass House Mountains QLD 4518 www.facebook.com/GraemeCampbell.PHON

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Helping our community recover from COVID-19 “The Caloundra electorate is not only a beautiful place, it’s also the people and their families that make it such a great place to live. I want an even better future for all of us and that’s why I’ll fight every day to get things done for our local community” Jason Hunt Labor for Caloundra

OUR LOCAL PLAN INCLUDES: Investing in infrastructure including $3 million to help build Camp Croc Hunter at Australia Zoo, attracting an extra 39 000 visitors to our region every year and creating over 40 local jobs. Building new schools including Baringa State Secondary College (2021) and Caloundra South State School (2022), creating over 380 jobs during contruction.

Upgrades to our local roads, with new traffic lights at Beerwah State School and $18 million in safety upgrades on Steve Irwin Way A new pedestrian and cycle path from Beerburrum to Landsborough for locals, school students, visitors and tourists. New Meeting Place for Beerwah Community – including indoor and outdoor spaces.

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR QUEENSLAND IF YOU’D LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH JASON HUNT Phone: 0414 986 302 Email: caloundralabor@gmail.com /Jason4Caloundra Authorised M. Hallam, 6/3 Moffat Street, Moffat Beach QLD 4551

Close up on Caloundra The seat of Caloundra covers from Currimundi on the coast across to the hinterland and includes the new growing suburbs of the Aura development in Caloundra South. Locally, Caloundra takes in large parts of Glenview, Landsborough and Beerwah. The electorate has existed since 1992 and has only ever been held by the Liberal Party and the Liberal National Party. Caloundra was first won by Joan Sheldon (Liberals) in 1992 (she was initially elected in 1990 as the member for Landsborough) until she retired at the 2004 election. In 2004 Mark McArdle (Liberals) was elected and is the current sitting member for the Liberal National Party. Mr McArdle is retiring at this election, leaving the way open for fresh blood to take the reins. At the last election in 2017, Mr McArdle won the seat from three other candidates – Jason Hunt (Australian Labor Party), Marcus Finch (The Greens) and Rod Jones (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party).

On a two-party preferred basis, Mr McArdle gained 53.4% (down from 54.7% in 2015) of the vote and Mr Hunt 46.6% (up from 45.3%), giving the seat a margin of 3.4%. Mr McArdle’s first preference vote dropped by 6.7% with Hunt’s first preference remaining stable, gaining just 0.7% from the 2015 results. One Nation polled well at the 2017 election, gaining a considerable 22.6% of the primary vote across the electorate, while Mr Finch achieved 10.6% or primary votes, which was consistent with the previous election results. In the polling booths west of the Bruce Highway (within the GC&M News distribution area), Labor won the booths of Landsborough and Beerwah, but lost at the Glenview booth. The LNP won a large majority of the pre-poll and the postal votes, although the postal votes were only 488 in total at that election. The number of pre-poll and postal votes is expected to rise dramatically at this election and could have a considerable bearing on the election outcome.

Glass House at a glance The Glass House electorate covers a large expanse from Upper Caboolture and Mount Mee in the south, to Flaxton in the north, Neurum, Conondale and Kenilworth in the west and Beerburrum to Mooloolah in the east. Locally, the seat includes Beerburrum, Glass House, Peachester, parts of Beerwah, Mt Mellum, Mooloolah, Maleny and west to Conondale, Montville and Flaxton. Glass House was created as an electorate in 1986 and was first held by the National Party and then the Labor Party. The electorate name disappeared in boundary realignments in 1992 and wasn’t reinstated as a stand-alone electorate until 2001. It was won by Labor in 2001 and at the subsequent elections in 2004 and 2006 when the seat was held by Carolyn Male. At the 2009 election, Ms Male moved to successfully contest the seat of Pine Rivers. Glass House was won by Andrew Powell in that year. Mr Powell, the current sitting member, won the following three elections (2012, 2015 and 2017).

However, Mr Powell’s primary vote has decreased at each recent election, from a high of 55% in the 2012 poll to 43% in 2015 and 35% in 2017. At the 2017 election, the results were Mr Powell 35.5%, Brent Hampstead (ALP) 26.3%, Tracey Bell-Henselin (One Nation) 22.7%, Sue Weber (The Greens) 12.9% and Sue Mureau (independent) 2.7%. After the distribution of preferences, the LNP had 53.4% and ALP 46.6%, making the NLP margin 3.4% (up from 0.9% after the 2015 election). Looking at the results from the polling booths, the trends saw the LNP doing better in the southern half of the electorate and in the Glasshouse Country area, while the ALP polled highest in the Maleny and Blackall Ranges region. Conondale was the only booth where neither major party polled highest, with The Greens winning the primary vote count. As with Caloundra, the LNP did much better in the pre-poll and postal vote counts, a factor that will be important at the coming election. Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

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Brent Hampstead LABOR CANDIDATE FOR GLASS HOUSE

State Election: Saturday 31 October 2020 As Labor’s candidate for Glass House, I’ve been proud to work alongside Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to keep our community safe through the COVID-19 pandemic. As we continue our recovery, our priority is delivering the investment our community needs to kickstart our economy by supporting local businesses and creating good local jobs. With the state election approaching fast, I wanted to make sure you have all of the information you need to have your say on who you think is best to keep Queenslanders safe and lead our COVID-19 recovery. Below is some information about the different ways you can cast your vote at this election.

To make sure everyone can vote safely, at this election there are a number of ways you can cast your vote.

Vote on Election Day Saturday, 31 October Booths will be open from 8am to 6pm

Vote at an Early Voting Booth

Open from Monday, 19 October to Friday 30 October • 9am to 6pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 9am to 9pm Tuesday and Thursday • 9am to 5pm Saturday, 24 October

Apply for a postal vote which you can do by calling 07 3063 9530

NEED A POSTAL VOTE, CALL 07 3063 9530

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Jason Hunt - Australian Labor Party Phone - 0414 986 302

Facebook - www.facebook.com/jasonhuntforcaloundra Website -www.queenslandlabor.org/our-people/state-candidates/jason-hunt Email - jason4calundra@gmail.com

We’ve learned a lot about staying put over the past year. COVID-19 rolled in, lockdowns dropped into place to keep our families safe, and we sat tight. Little by little, though, we’re moving closer to COVID-19 normal. When we get there, our ability to get around will be more important than ever. Thanks to the Palaszczuk Labor Government and our local communities, Beerwah, Landsborough, and Glenview will be ready. As part of the Queensland COVID-19 Unite and Recover package, $18m will be spent on safety upgrades to Steve Irwin Way. But better local roads are only the beginning. In response to community feedback, I’ve been talking with the Palaszczuk Government for some time about a local bike track. Not only would it provide people with a great way to keep fit and enjoy the place they live in, but it would also link communities and be used by students to get to and from school safely.

Well community feedback has delivered. The Palaszczuk Government will spend $6.5m on a 20km transport route for bike riders and walkers through one of the most picturesque places in Australia, and away from busy traffic. Stretching from Beerburrum to Landsborough, it is also expected to bring tourists, who will spend at local cafes and shops, stay at local accommodation, and support local tourism operators. All this means more local jobs. It’s not only about big projects, though. I’ve been urging the Palaszczuk Government to bring in better bus services for our school students: and they have delivered - introducing a new service from Palmview, along Glenview Road to Glenview State School. If I can help bring these projects to the Beerwah, Landsborough and Glenview communities as a candidate - just imagine what I could achieve if elected as your local MP.

About Jason Hunt

Jason grew up in Caloundra and he and his wife are now raising their son there. Jason has always been drawn to positions of service, serving the nation in the Army after he left school and more recently serving community safety as a corrective services officer for the past two decades. Jason stood as the Labor candidate for Caloundra at the 2017 state

Can you outline one significant state-related issue that you think concerns our local readers and what you propose to do about it?

Luke Poland - One Nation Party Phone - 0466 465 719

Facebook - www.facebook.com/lukepoland.PHON Website -www.qldonenation.org.au/luke-poland Email - caloundra@qld.onenation.org.au

One of the major issues in Queensland that made me stand up and raise my hand to run for the seat of Caloundra in Parliament is the cost of living. While this particular issue has many contributing factors, some of the main costs are electricity, water and gas. What is truly baffling is how this great nation produces natural gas, which is sold off extremely cheap to foreign countries while charging Queenslanders ridiculous prices. If anything, this should be the other way around, where we are supplying the gas at a very affordable, if not, cheap price and selling it to foreign countries at a real trade price to increase revenue for Australia. As for electricity, Australia should be one of the best countries in the world for clean, efficient and productive electricity. Yes, we have clean coal and can utilise it to create very affordable and cheap prices for Australians as well as creating and always providing jobs in the process.

One Nation is committed to constructing a new coal-fired power station in North Queensland to provide increased reliability to the network while driving costs down for all Queenslanders including residents living in Caloundra. Water security is another part of the cost of living mix that needs to be addressed as infrastructure projects like the hybrid Bradfield Scheme have been pushed by Senator Pauline Hanson and One Nation for many years in the Senate with only recently in July another attempt to fund this project being voted down by the LNP, Labor and the Greens. The hybrid Bradfield Scheme is not only a project to drought-proof our state, it will provide the construction jobs and economic stimulus to supercharge the economy post COVID-19. By implementing One Nation’s hybrid Bradfield Scheme we could drought-proof large areas of interior Queensland.

About Luke Poland election, when he was narrowly defeated. He is passionate about his community and its unique lifestyle, and is honoured to again be given the opportunity to represent Caloundra.

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Born and raised in the Adelaide Hills, Luke spent his early years with his three brothers and parents, enjoying the Australian way of life. In 2002, Luke moved to the Sunshine Coast taking up a refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship, following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps. For the past five years, Luke has been a full-time single father of two young

boys, aged 12 and 15, all while managing full-time employment. Luke said it was his unwavering dedication to his family and country that led him to represent Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party. Luke said he hoped the changes One Nation could bring would improve the way of life for many generations to come.

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POSTAL VOTING NOW OPEN

The Electoral Commission of Queensland have opened postal voting applications early this election, so you can now apply for a postal vote by either: Heading to the Electoral Commission of Queensland website (www.ecq.qld.gov.au) and filling out the online application or Calling the Electoral Commission of Queensland on 1300 881 665 and apply over the phone. You’ve got until 7pm Friday October 16 to apply for a postal vote. 24

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Can you outline one significant state-related issue that you think concerns our local readers and what you propose to do about it?

Stuart Coward - Liberal National Party Phone - 0422 250 997

Facebook - www.facebook.com/StuartCowardLNP Website - www.lnp.org.au/stuart-coward Email - caloundra@lnpq.org.au

One of the frustrating things in today’s world is sitting in traffic. I am sure many of you have sat behind the steering wheel, tapping your fingers and muttering under your breath when roads are clogged with traffic congestion. One such project for rectification is fast-tracking the Bells Creek arterial road extension to the Bruce Highway. Our leader Deb Frecklington and I recently announced that if elected on October 31 an LNP government would commit $35 million to start work immediately. The people of the hinterland and Caloundra would not have to wait as originally agreed by the Labor government because an LNP government will bring forward this project by 10 years! We are a party that gets the job done. This responsive and proactive approach is what you will get from me as your local representative in the

hinterland and Caloundra for the LNP government. On top of reducing travel time and congestion, this project will create 200 new jobs during its construction stage. This initiative will help get Queensland working again. This announcement is important to hinterland residents because you deserve to have your commute time reduced. Creating safer, less congested roads is something all Sunshine Coast residents will benefit from. Roys Road will connect with Bells Creek arterial road giving you the option to avoid the increasingly congested Steve Irwin Way. Via this route you will have direct access into Aura – a future city – as well as the beaches and businesses of Caloundra. Essentially, this will be a direct route to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Kawana. This has been made possible by the LNP’s commitment to you.

About Stuart Coward

With the announced retirement of Mark McArdle, Stuart has stepped in to represent the Liberal-National Party in Caloundra. The married father of three has extensive experience and is currently an executive officer at Steps Group Australia, a national not-for-profit organisation that supports people with disabilities, based in Caloundra. After graduating from Caloundra

State High School, his community leadership credentials include roles at Queensland Health, Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council, National Disability Services, Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Industry Queensland and he is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Stuart said it was an absolute privilege to be endorsed as the candidate for Caloundra heading into the election. https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_11_december_2019/7 ?fr=sZTIwODE5MTY1ODk

Raelene Ellis - Greens Phone - 3357 8458

Facebook - www.facebook.com/RaeleneEllis.Greens Website - www. greens.org.au/qld/person/raelene-ellis Email - raelene.ellis@qld.greens.org.au

I, with The Greens, want to put the people of Queensland first. We will ensure every Queensland child has the best opportunity for a great public education, which is genuinely fee free (no extra fees for textbooks, devices or excursions) by investing an extra $44 million in Caloundra’s public schools. Close to my heart, I want to improve aged care by creating more public state-owned quality homes and consider options to provide stateowned home care providers to help the elderly stay at home if they choose to. We want to revive manufacturing in Queensland by creating publicly owned renewable energy manufacturers and generators that will create 23,000 jobs a year. We will reverse the privatisation of the energy sector resulting in a 46% reduction in electricity bills via 100% publicly owned renewable energy.

We will create greater public ownership of hospitals, not less, to increase the number of beds, nurses and doctors available to Queenslanders by nationalising private hospitals, which only serve to generate profit for private companies. We will invest more in public housing so that those on everincreasing public housing wait lists can finally have an affordable and secure place to live while creating 20,000 construction jobs per year. And contribute to the development of a fantastic affordable public transport network for the coast that connects us as a community. How? I want to see mining corporations and big banks, the most profitable companies in Australia, pay their fair share so we can ensure that Queensland always puts people before profit.

About Raelene Ellis

Raelene, who lives and works in Caloundra as a practising lawyer, also stood as the Greens candidate in the Sunshine Coast Council election for Division 1 in March. She and her family moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2017 to teach their daughter the value of an outdoor, healthy lifestyle, living with nature and respecting the environment.

She said she would be campaigning for more jobs for the coast as well as campaigning for better health care for the elderly after caring for her mother with dementia. Raelene said her other key concerns were for honest and transparent government and putting people before profit.

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Graeme Campbell - One Nation Phone - 0434 041 403

Facebook - www.facebook.com/GraemeCampbell.PHON Website - www.qldonenation.org.au/graeme-campbell Email - glasshouse@qld.onenation.org.au

Increasing numbers of and the severity of crime seems to be on most people’s lips at the moment. As an ex-serving police officer, I am disappointed to see crime figures continually rise. Under Labor crime continues to escalate with a staggering 90% rise in robbery offences and a massive 103% spike in drug crimes. First, let’s look at some facts using Maleny and Woodford Police divisions as examples. Maleny has four full-time staff and Woodford has five. Maleny Station is open on Monday and Tuesday 9am-2pm and Wednesday to Friday 8am-3pm and is closed on weekends. Woodford opens 8am12noon and 1-3pm Monday to Friday and is closed on weekends. So, at most, there will be three police on duty five days of the week and two on duty on the remaining two days. During a restructure some time ago, Maleny police station changed regions and now belongs to the Central

Police Region, which is based in Rockhampton, some 549km away. Woodford belongs to the Southern Police Region based in Toowoomba, 156km away. If elected, I will push for a review of staffing levels and hours of operation within the electorate. Our electorate needs more police to cover more hours of operation. Crime does not cease at 3pm when our police stations close. The electorate is not being served well with this number of police and it needs to change immediately. I will fight for One Nation’s law and order policy to build additional prisons, better resource magistrate courts, build additional drug rehabilitation centres with the proceeds of crime, legislate a sex offenders register, establish juvenile boot camps, rebadge the Queensland Police Service as the Queensland Police Force, fund a helicopter for Townsville, abolish the no pursuit policy and re-establish community policing.

About Graeme Campbell Graeme was born on a dairy farm and has worked as a teacher, police officer, public servant and a miner, as well as running his own small business. Graeme is the proud father of four adult children and is happily married to his wife of 24 years. After starting a family, he joined the Queensland Police Service, reaching the rank of senior sergeant. Spending

Andrew Powell - Liberal National Party Phone - 5318 8100

Facebook - www.facebook.com/AndrewPowellMP Website - www.andrewpowell.com.au Email - glass.house@parliament.qld.gov.au

Without a doubt, front and centre in every local reader’s mind at present is COVID – both from a health and from an economic perspective. Locals want to be safe. There is little to no appetite for the borders to be open but all Queenslanders would expect commonsense, consistency and compassion. You can’t have one rule for the AFL and celebrities and another for sick kids and local mums and dads stuck interstate because of work commitments. But the pandemic will end and Queensland will need a government that has a plan to drag us out of the economic recession we are in. Deb Frecklington, the LNP and I offer that plan. As we do after every natural disaster, we will establish a recovery agency, but this one will be economically focussed to kick-start major stimulus projects across the state (including in Glass House) and create jobs. Our economic recovery agency will be

Queensland’s ‘department of grunt’ and will coordinate the delivery of the new Bradfield Scheme and establish the Queensland dam company to progress the Nullinga Dam, Urannah Dam, Rookwood Weir, Burdekin Falls Dam upgrade, Emu Swamp Dam and fix Paradise Dam. Why? Because water equals jobs – just ask our local farmers. We will support local tradies by fasttracking air conditioning in every school classroom. We will get you home safer and sooner through our $1 billion South East Queensland congestionbusting infrastructure stimulus package including projects here in Glass House – watch this space. Best of all, we will accomplish all of this with a no new taxes guarantee, taking the pressure off you and your family for the next four years. The COVID health crisis will end. We need a government that has a vision to rebuild our economy and create decades of secure jobs. Only the LNP offers that.

About Andrew Powell 18 years in the QPS, serving in both city and regional Queensland areas, Graeme gained an understanding of the unique social and crime issues across the state. He has a broad cross section of life experience and knowledge and as a One Nation candidate is now is ready to take that experience into the public arena to represent the people of Glass House.

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Andrew has been the sitting LNP member for Glass House since 2009. Born in Melbourne, Andrew spent his youth between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before completing his schooling at Redcliffe and attending The University of Queensland (with degrees in science and arts). He started his career with the Defence Department in Canberra and, after a short stint as a missionary working

overseas, returned to Queensland where he worked for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Child Safety. Andrew said an increasing frustration with how taxes were being spent, how government policy was being developed and delivered, and a sense that the Glass House electorate was missing out drove him to have a go at politics.

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Can you outline one significant state-related issue that you think concerns our local readers and what you propose to do about it?

Andrew McLean - Greens Phone - 0491 035 932

Facebook - www.facebook.com/AndrewMcLean.Greens Website - www.greens.org.au/qld/person/andrew-mclean Email - andrew.mclean@qld.greens.org.au

The number one issue, the elephant in the room, is corporate influence on government. Did you know that mining megacorporations pay just 7% royalties to the people of Queensland? That’s less than we pay in GST! To compare, Norway charges 51% royalties on their petroleum, which makes them very wealthy. It’s not the mining companies’ minerals, it’s ours. And we let them rip up our forests and we get very little back for it. Why do we let them? Because corporate donations are legal. Corporates do not donate to political parties out of the goodness of their heart. They do it to gain favourable policy outcomes. And those outcomes can make them a lot of money. I imagine a world where our forests, air and water aren’t sold to the highest bidder. I imagine a world where decisions are made for the benefit of citizens rather than billionaires.

The Queensland Greens do not take corporate donations. None. That means we won’t be bought by corporations and vested interests. Imagine if instead of policy settings favouring mega-corporations (how much tax do they really pay?), they favoured small businesses and small communities like ours? The Greens will raise mining royalties and make big banks and developers pay their fair share, which will raise $60 billion. I’ll let you know how the Greens would spend it later, or see for yourself at www.greens.org.au/qld/plan. Teaser: $31 million in 14 public schools, 6,500 publicly owned houses and 16 bulk-billing clinics in our area alone. We are talking 78,000 jobs in smart green technology and huge injection into local manufacturing. The Greens have learned that we can’t clean up the environment without cleaning up politics.

Brent Hampstead - Australian Labor Party Phone - 0418 215 259

Facebook - www.facebook.com/laborforglasshouse Website - www.queenslandlabor.org/our-people/state-candidates/brenthampstead Email - brent.hampstead@queenslandlabor.org

The number one issue on the minds of local people is COVID-19. Both locally and Queensland-wide, people are concerned about the safety and health of their family and friends during this pandemic. COVID-19 is having dire consequences for many nations around the world with 900,000 lives lost and more than 28 million people infected. In response, our state’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has shown the leadership and resolve to keep Queenslanders safe. She has done this by heeding the expert health advice and protecting the most vulnerable. Queenslanders have done a great job following the social distance and hygiene guidelines. This means we can enjoy the freedom to visit friends and relatives, attend weddings, dine out, travel and shop. Queenslanders have taken to holidaying at home and buying local with great gusto – a real positive for a lot of our retail, hospitality and tourism businesses in Glass House.

Of course, many businesses are doing it tough and there’s no hiding the fact that Australia is now in a recession. It’s clear that our economy is dependent on how we manage and contain the spread of COVID-19. Strong leadership has set Queensland up for economic recovery. The Premier is currently rolling out Labor’s comprehensive plan for our state’s economic future. To date that economic response totals more than $7 billion, with a $500 million Renewable Energy Fund and a $500 million Backing Queensland Business Investment Fund announced last week. There’s also another $249 million in tax relief for small and medium businesses. But there’s more to do to get our state back on track. I’m proud to be a member of Annastacia Palaszczuk’s Labor team. The equation is simple at this state election. If you want to keep Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland Premier, you must vote Labor on October 31.

About Andrew McLean

About Brent Hampstead

objects to their parties’ attachment to corporate money. Andrew said he came to the Greens by “following the money”, which was his objection to political parties accepting corporate donations. He said he was standing for the Greens as it was the party that stood up for people, animals and the environment in a way other parties seemed unwilling or unable to do. https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_10_june_2020_2/6?fr =sOTBiMDE5MTY2MTA

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Andrew grew up in the bush at Gilgandra in New South Wales and moved permanently to Queensland 20 years ago. The father of three adult children, Andrew is a motor mechanic who ran a mobile business before moving onto acreage in Maleny. He has also been an ordained Lutheran minister. Andrew said he has no personal dispute with other candidates but

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Brent has been the Australian Labor Party candidate in the past two state elections in the seat of Glass House, coming second to Andrew Powell each time. Born and raised in Brisbane, Brent has worked for 20 years in senior levels of the music industry, ran his own locally based small PR business and now works in government.

Brent lives in Maleny with his wife Christina (and an assortment of dogs, cattle, horses and chooks) and says his vision for the region is simple. “I have learned a lot in my previous campaigns about what is important to the people of Glass House - that is local jobs, better roads, improved public transport and affordable housing.”

Hinterland Heritage

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Peachester’s first wedding With the onset of spring, September is traditionally a popular month for weddings, so we thought it would make a fitting heritage topic for this month. According to the compilation ‘Dearly beloved – weddings tell the story 1880s-1950s’, a history of local weddings from that period, it seems the custom of gathering before family and

Peachester’s first wedding was between Josiah (Tom) Thomas Dent and Hannah Page in 1887

friends to celebrate this special occasion by “breaking bread” and sharing a meal together has persisted with little change throughout the decades. In this edition we feature a few snippets and photos of some interconnected wedding history celebrated around the Peachester area. Peachester’s first wedding was between Josiah (Tom) Thomas Dent and Hannah Page, who were married on October 12, 1887 at the Page residence Woodend, Blackall Range. Tom, a wheelwright and wagoner, was the son of Josiah Dent and Eliza Adlam of Toowoomba. Hannah was the eldest daughter of James Page and Margaret Rhymer of Blackall Range (Peachester). Hannah’s father was originally drawn to the area as a cedar cutter. Her parents selected land in the area later known as Peachester in 1884. Her father was also one of the original trustees of the Peachester Hall. According to local sources, Hannah lived to ripe old age of 103, no doubt a testament to both good genes and country living. James Page Jnr (brother of Hannah) married Rebecca Fenwick on September 25, 1888. Rebecca was

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eldest son of Mary and William Grigor, and Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of Joseph McCarthy and Maria Hehir of Maleny. John worked in the timber industry and selected land in Maleny in 1883. John’s parents established Bankfoot House as an accommodation house and staging post on the then newly constructed Gympie Road in 1868. John was a councillor, first on the Caboolture divisional board then the Landsborough Shire Council, where he also served as chairman. Hannah’s brother James Page Jnr married Rebecca Fenwick, the niece of Mary Grigor, in 1888 the niece of Mary Grigor (nee Fenwick) of Bankfoot House in Glass House Mountains, and John Grigor was a witness at their wedding. As a teenager James carried mail from Caboolture to Nanango via Kilcoy on horseback. He first came to the Peachester area with his father as a cedar cutter. John Grigor married Elizabeth McCarthy on November 26, 1894 at the McCarthy home at Blackall Range. John was the

Mary (nee Fenwick) and William Grigor’s eldest son John married Elizabeth McCarthy in 1894 Additional information sourced from: ‘Dearly beloved - weddings tell the story 1880s-1950s’, compiled from the Peachester History Committee Heritage Collection

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Out&About Capturing the essence of the moment By Sonia Clark ‘The essence of a moment’, which opened at Maleny Art Direct on Saturday, August 29, features 12 pieces created by local artist/art therapist Leeza Stratford during lockdown. The deeply personal and expressive response to experiencing COVID-19 isolation has resulted in this stunning exhibition. It provides an immersive experience inviting gallery visitors to reflect on the finished artworks, explore the artist’s process of curiosity and enquiry behind their creation, and how this sensory and emotive process of art making may resonate with individuals and the greater community.

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Collaborations with young local creatives have been included to complement the exhibition, with a beautifully shot video explaining the process behind the work created by the artist’s 14-year-old son Olin, and an interactive exercise designed to encourage visitors to experience some of the thought processes utilised by the artist. Gallery director Joanne Howard said she started to follow Leeza’s work during the lockdown period when the Witta art therapist started to document her artistic journey online. Joanne said she found herself totally engaged in watching Leeza’s process of painting that incorporated thought, personal enquiry, colour, image and storytelling. “I thought her artwork was amazing and evidently painted from the soul. At the end of the lockdown period I asked if she would be interested in exhibiting her work, and although Leeza initially was hesitant as she felt she wasn’t ‘an artist’, I could see the quality and emotion of her work and knew it deserved to be shared with others,” Joanne said. The exhibition ‘The essence of a moment’ will run throughout September at Maleny Art Direct Gallery, 21 Maple Street. www.facebook.com/MalenyArtDirect

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You Said It Joke of the week

I was intrigued when I opened the GC&M News August 19 edition to see a story on the Glass House Mountains to Landsborough walking/cycling pathways, the reason being that, unknown to most people, the first stage has already begun on Lindeman Road, Beerwah. Although we have a 60km/h speed limit and no footpath along Lindeman Road, we now have a 100m section of cyclist infrastructure that the brains trust within the Sunshine Coast Council’s planning department have deemed important enough to implement! What makes this critical cog of cyclist infrastructure even more absurd, is the fact that just 100m away is another new intersection to another development (although that one doesn’t sit under 110kV powerlines) that has turn-in and turn-out lanes as well as a designated passing lane if vehicles are trying to enter Bengal Place heading west. I understand the need for designated infrastructure such as footpaths (hint hint) and cycling infrastructure but they need to go in the right places to ensure connectivity and safety. At least the users of Lindeman Road who try to break the Australian land speed record at night will be able to see the cyclists due to the 100m of street lighting adorning

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a road that doesn’t have lights on the other 2km of its length! I wait with bated breath until the ‘Caution cyclists next 100m’ signs are installed? Please send the Sunshine Coast Council the $20 IGA voucher for ‘Joke of the week’. Mick Procter Beerwah

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I can only sympathise with your correspondent Bernd Kalup (GC&M News, September 2) who has had the old run around business from Telstra. When we moved to Landsborough in 2017 we decided to amalgamate all our IT and telecoms under one company. We chose Telstra and were promptly signed up for internet, home phone and mobiles. When we moved into our home we requested an internet connection only to be told that there were no free ports at the local exchange. I was told that the only option was a mobile dongle with a hefty expense for data downloads. We had some six months of this until NBN was rolled out, at which time we joined the rest of the world again. I have no complaints with my NBN connection but the minute something goes awry and one is required to join the merry-go-round that is Telstra’s idea of customer service, then the drama begins.

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I love that so many dog owners walk their dogs. I love meeting up with them and patting them. I also appreciate their owners picking up the little parcels they leave behind so that I do not walk in it. However, I do not appreciate the owners just throwing those plastic poo bags into the bushes or hanging them on trees. If you clean up after your dog please dispose of it in a bin. If you cannot find a bin then please leave it in its natural state. It will break down and feed the soil faster than the ugly plastic bags. Just take your dog off the path so it can do its business. I picked up 50 bags of poo this morning. Margaret Rouhan Beerwah

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We are close to the age of not having our car licence renewed, as I am sure many others are as well. And like many others I won’t always have the ability to do online banking, not that I do or ever will. However, it seems that the banks don’t think about this older generation, or care. So what do we do then without our local branch? Should we just keep our money under the mattress? Even if we could have the bank open just a few days a week would be better than nothing. Hope they don’t regret this as many of us will look to other banks. Name supplied Glass House Mountains

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I do not have enough words to express how disgusted I am about ANZ closing. Has anyone organised a petition that could be signed? I am hoping that the power of the people will win. How can they expect us to travel to Caloundra or Woodford to do our banking? If I was a shareholder I would certainly be saying something. Pamela Owens Mt Mellum

Disgusted

I refer to the article titled ‘Ferals take heed … council is on your case’ (GC&M News, August 19). I was disgusted to see a picture of what looked like a pure-bred dingo used as a reference to the council’s wild dog baiting program! Dingoes are a bona fide Australian native species and their classification as feral dogs is just an excuse for farmers and others with vested interests to eradicate them with the cruel method of 1080 poisoning. As an Australian native animal dingoes deserve the same level of protection afforded to other native animals such as poisonous snakes and saltwater crocodiles! Christian Henderson Beerburrum

Long term effects

The more we learn about COVID-19, the more insidious it seems. Longterm effects can include pulmonary damage, chronic fatigue, neurological problems such as brain fog and damage to the heart muscles. Yes, the current restrictions are costing the economy dearly, but how much worse would it be if such a debilitating disease was allowed to run rampant in Queensland? Fortunately for us all, Annastacia Palaszczuk has been doing a remarkable job keeping Queenslanders safe during this pandemic. She withstood calls from the NSW Liberal government and the LNP opposition in Queensland to reopen our borders. The Opposition leader, Deb Frecklington, demanded on no fewer than 64 occasions that the borders should be opened. What a disaster for Queensland if Annastacia had listened - and what a disaster if by some mischance Queenslanders choose Frecklington to lead us after the state election. We deserve a Premier who takes our health concerns seriously and listens to the experts, not someone who simply attacks good government in a vain attempt to garner a few votes. Thomas Whitton Eudlo

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Sadly our landscape continues to be destroyed by invasive weeds. But there is one, although it has been around for a long time, that has decided to wake up from its ‘sleeper state’. It is called devil’s fig and it is now along every road in the region. It is a small bush growing to 3-4m with very large leaves deeply lobed and currently has white flowers. It also has extremely large spines on all parts of the plant, especially down the main stem. The rate that it is spreading is alarming and I would encourage everyone to remove any around your property or road. It has to be done with care because of the sharp spines - even as a very small plant the leaves have the spines. Gloves and clothes to cover arms and legs are required at all times. Some people spray the foliage but that can be difficult on tall plants. Cut and paste the main stem is best if you have a long handled curved implement. If we can all do our bit we may be able to slow down the massive growth that is now happening - especially before the flowers set this spring would be best. Jeanette Nobes Maleny

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• She quoted some legislation to me about the necessity of providing value for money. I don’t really consider that my concern. I am concerned that I cannot walk properly, nor very far. Value is a metaphysical concept in that it is different for every person on the planet. I’ve had other abusive communications with the NDIS and I’ve never received apologies. Equally, I must say that at

I suffer from an autoimmune disease that, amongst other things, is eroding my mobility so I decided to apply, through the correct channels dictated to me by the NDIS, for a couple of mobility scooters. I did this because I thought I would probably be refused one and allowed the other. Money was set aside in my account for such an event. A few weeks ago, I received what I considered to be an abusive phone call from someone in the NDIS. I found I could hardly get a word in. Some of the highlights of the one-sided tirade included: • Being asked a question but before I could answer I was cut short and the person carried on with her monologue. • At one point she said the NDIS would ask their medical experts about my disease. I assured her that, as with many autoimmune diseases, next to nothing was known about it and I doubted that her so-called experts would know anything. • She asked me how long it would be before I needed a wheelchair. The answer, obviously, is “how long is a piece of string?” I maintain I need a mobility device now. That is why I applied.

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Unless you have a high school student in your life, you may not be aware that this year a new statewide system for ranking graduating students was introduced - the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank or ATAR. 2020 year 12 students will be the first in Queensland to graduate with an ATAR. To shed a bit of light on the changed system GC&M News chatted with Amanda da Silva, acting dean of studies at Glasshouse Christian College. Q: What is ATAR and when was it introduced in Queensland? The rank, produced in the form of a number between 0.00 and 99.95, indicates an individual studentâ€™s achievement across the final two units of study in general and applied subjects relative to other year 12 students in Queensland. The ATAR system was introduced to Queensland schools for preparation a number of years ago, with each subject divided into four units taught across years 11 and 12. Universities use the ATAR to help them select students for their courses.

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Q: How is this system different to previous pathways to university for year 12 students in Queensland? In many ways, pathways available to students have not changed a great deal under the ATAR system. A helpful addition to the university pathway is the potential for students to include one applied subject (previously identified as non-OP subjects) into the calculation. What is important for students and their families to know is that the ATAR is not the only way to gain entrance into university. The main difference between the ATAR system and the old OP system is that students now sit a common external exam in each general subject they study. Q: What advantages do you see in adopting this system? One advantage for students under the ATAR system is the reduction in assessment that they need to complete. The ATAR system is arguably more fair and transparent in the determination of student ranks. Each student sits a common exam

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general subject. Q: How has the transition to the new Amanda da Silva system impacted students? Not only has the method of assessment changed, there is now a range of new subjects on offer. Each subject is assessed in similar style with three internal assessments and one external assessment. Only the assessments completed in units 3 and 4 are used to determine the ATAR so schools have used years 10 and 11 to prepare students. Schools have had access to the syllabus documents and other resources for a number of years now so the launch of the new system has been quite seamless for most students. Q: Any useful advice for parents who may be more familiar with previous system on ways to support their senior school children? The best way parents can support their children through the final year of schooling has not changed significantly with the introduction of the ATAR. Students will face some degree of examination stress that is greater than we have seen with past cohorts. At the heart of supporting their children at this time is walking with them through each stage, remembering that this is a significant rite of passage for all school students. Parents can help them to see the light at the end of their 13-year journey and to recognise these last few tasks are steps to getting there, not hurdles in the way.

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Conondale academic and PhD candidate Tracey Sanderson has been a primary school teacher for more than 30 years and has a passion for promoting the benefits of reading, especially in younger readers. We asked Tracey to share some of her key insights on how parents and carers can get kids excited about reading. Q: Why should children be encouraged to read for pleasure? What are some of the benefits? A: A very wise woman and renowned children’s author, Jackie French, once reminded me that reading should not be like eating broccoli! Now I love broccoli but I think you’ll all know a child who doesn’t. Jackie’s point was that we have to stop treating reading like it is broccoli, not always a favourite but good for you! If we can encourage reading for the love of story, the opportunity to share experiences, promote understanding and just be entertained, then reading has the chance to compete as a leisure activity for children today. A positive relationship with reading gives all children the opportunity to get the most out of their education. Q: Can you give us a few tips that may help parents engage a passion for reading in their children? A: From my earlier pilot study, the parents I spoke to had some great ideas. These included letting the kids choose a book from the Scholastic Book Clubs, book fundraisers or the local second-hand shop. Having a bookshelf in the children’s bedroom. Arranging a book swap with other parents, which lets kids see new materials and gives parents a chance to chat about what kids have liked so you could find new ideas. Have children read a book on Facetime/Zoom with grandparents or other family members.

Parenting is often referred to as the toughest job you will ever have. Parenting children is an ongoing process of learning and change for both sides. Young children need guidance, limits and lots of love. Older children and teens still need these things but in different measures. Some of the keys to successful parenting are: Be consistent. Have a few rules that apply every time in a consistent way. As children get older, change these rules to be age appropriate. Be flexible within reason. Pick your battles. Don’t fight over every little thing. Children need freedom of choice to develop responsibility. If you try to control everything they do you simply heighten their need to push against you. Generally, we are trying to raise young people who can think for themselves and make good decisions when we are not around. Be united: Whoever is involved in the parenting of your children needs to be united in how they manage things with them. When children see inconsistency between parents or other caregivers, it confuses them and creates opportunities for them to really test the limits.

Make the limits clear: Review your family rules and expectations frequently and make sure your children understand what these are. You would hate to go to work and get into trouble for something you did not even know was wrong. We often expect children to just know things about family life without making these clear. As children get older, involve them in the process of reviewing family rules. If they have a say, they will be more likely to accept the rules. Give lots of love and affirmation: A good amount of both will never harm children. Affirmations and positive feedback are a very powerful way to shape behaviour. Most children will respond to this by doing more of the behaviour you pointed out. If you only notice them when they have done something wrong, the message they get is: I have to be badly behaved to get noticed. Above all remember that you and your children are human and will make mistakes. Helping children to treat mistakes as opportunities to learn helps them to be curious and confident. Learn from mistakes and move on. Positive parenting is hard work as it means being engaged with and interested in your children as much as possible. At the end of the day, positive parenting will make you feel much better about them and yourself, even if you are just as tired!

Dr Sue Eaglesham is a Psychologist who has an office on Bribie Island and at Beerwah. She has over 20 years of experience in working therapeutically with individuals, couples and families, and has Bachelor and Honours degrees in Psychology, as well as a Masters degree in Counselling and a Doctoral degree in Marital and Family Therapy.

Tracey Sanderson has some great tips to get kids excited about reading Photo credit Sophie Straton-Ferrier. Q: If you are not an avid reader yourself, how do you get kids excited about reading? A: Look at how you can rearrange time to make time to read with your kids especially where there is a win- win! For instance, if we all pack up, we can read before we have to go out. Another suggestion is to make it memorable, for example read ‘Edward the Emu’ by Shelia Knowles at the zoo, or ‘Leaf Litter’ by Rachael Tonkin out in the garden or even better, the bush. Build experiences with books, especially if you feel you are short on time to read more frequently. You might find the enjoyment actually carries over. Seek ‘book-portunities’ – which means find places to stash books for times they might come in handy. Books in the car, a stash at grandma’s, tiny books in your bag for moments you are caught out waiting at an appointment or for reading if you are eating out or at a friend’s place. Finally, value any material you child might be interested in - magazines, comics, blogs about books, any item that they find engaging.

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VIRGO August 24 – September 22

PISCES February 19 – March 20

LIBRA September 23 – October 23

ARIES March 21 – April 20

LIBRA September 23 – October 23

ARIES March 21 – April 20

SCORPIO October 24 – November 22

People think differently from one another. Allow for it. Stop trying to force people to fit your life, or force yourself to fit in, because it won’t work. The more you impose your will on others, the greater the resistance. The weeks ahead call for cooperation. Sure, there’ll be some stress but you need not cope alone. Tactfully.

Prepare for a chaotic week. With daily routine in a constant state of disruption, the cosmos asks that you stay flexible. Unfortunately, your wrath is more likely to leave you seething and a Scorpion sting seldom goes unfelt. Keep a check on anger before rendering others helpless.

TAURUS April 21 – May 20

SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 21

Some days are better than others and this week brings emotional warfare. You find yourself in conflict with others or, perhaps, just sweating the small stuff. If so, consider whether this situation is worth your energy. Conflict often results in no winners or losers, only exhausted people and wasted time. Choose to walk away.

You have felt confined for too long. More recently, very little has come easily and life has felt like a struggle. But that was then. The planets now cheer you on – romantically, financially and professionally – so be willing to go big should the situation dictate. Just keep your diet under control or you may end up a few kilos heavier as well.

GEMINI May 21 – June 21

CAPRICORN December 22 – January 20

Playing the perpetual peacemaker can sometimes leave you wondering about the myth of give and take. This week your more determined edge works to your benefit. Some may still choose to openly disagree with your values and ideals, while others simply refuse to accept your ideas. Ignore their jibes and go about your own business.

Stay flexible as Mars shakes up your home life. For many Capricorns, there are homes to buy, move into or renovations and new additions to your family unit. Mars brings decisiveness – it’s time for actions on what’s been ignored or let slide with family members or in your living situation. It’s an especially busy week.

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AQUARIUS January 21 – February 18

LEO July 23 – August 23

Your mind is drawn in many directions this week, making it difficult to keep an eye on everything - joint finances, in particular. And there’s nothing like financial woes to try a relationship. At work, others could cloud your judgement. It’s been said that many hands make light work but some of them may be attached to highly opinionated individuals.

It’s a promising week for new ventures Leo. You could make a lasting impression on the powers-that-be, so stay alert to the possibility of showcasing your multi-faceted talents. Finances are strong, communications increase. If money’s been tight, there’s a good chance you can now loosen your purse strings.

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PISCES February 19 – March 20

VIRGO August 24 – September 22

Switch off your phone, ignore your emails and power down the computer. Disregarding this advice could place you smack-bang in the middle of other people’s dramas – those they should resolve themselves. Avoid playing crisis counsellor or lending your precious time to the relationships and problems of others. Focus on you instead.

This week’s nebulous pairing of Neptune and Mercury may bring misunderstandings based on hypersensitivity or, perhaps, untruths. Expect mix ups. Yet this can also be a time of empathetic conversations that can lift spirits and heal wounds. So much depends on your frame of mind and willingness to trust your own intuition.

SCORPIO October 24 – November 22

Rest is pretty much out of the question this week. Demanding work schedules put a stop to fun but the financial rewards should more than make up for it. At best, you’ll squeeze in a short-lived flirtation. That should let off some steam. If selfdiscipline is one of your life lessons, you’re a strong candidate for the repeat class right now.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 21

It could be difficult to differentiate between truth and fiction this week. If asked to referee family feuds, step away. You’ve more pressing issues to address. In all of this, take special care of yourself. Despite feeling energetic, it wouldn’t hurt to make a point of observing good health and safety precautions. Prevention is always better than cure.

CAPRICORN December 22 – January 20

While others map out a clear plan for the coming week, Capricorns mull over the past. Recently, life has suffered a reality check. Seeing your inner strength put on the rack can be a queasy experience but there are always lessons to be learned. Indeed, what you have sacrificed in recent months is soon returned tenfold.

AQUARIUS January 21 – February 18

You need closure that, under normal circumstances, may cause tension but now feels welcoming. Maybe it’s because you’re more forgiving. Maybe it’s because others are sincerely sorry. Whatever the case, increased happiness spills over into love and friendship. Persuasive planetary forces also inspire career confidence.

There’s a confident energy to the week and very little will escape your attention. If teamwork is required, there’s no better time for presenting new ideas. Even so, timing is important. Don’t force issues until all signals say go – some things are worth the wait. Late week brings another kind of joy. The romantic kind.

Don’t let the weight of decision making overwhelm you. It is the very thing that builds your character and allows you to overcome the difficulties in life. Simply consider all the options and then let your intuition dictate the answer. Remember, this is a week to consider all potential choices. By next week you can act on them.

When those around you find their affairs riddled with complications, lucky lions will be purring with contentment. But beware: Mars is running riot and bragging about your triumphs, so it’s best to keep your most delicious conquests to yourself. Truth is, others are just a tad jealous. Sometimes it seems that Leos do have all the fun!

Mars continues to energise your relationship sector. There’s nothing to worry about if things get a tad heated. It’s a sign of honesty and integrity. Professionally, too, you initiate new projects and take charge. Do your best to ignore Jupiter who is goading you to lash out on luxuries. Put any windfalls to a more sensible use.

Be brave enough to emerge from your emotional wilderness Pisces. Face the fact that either you or a partner needs room to grow, while the other needs to be more flexible. Singles, you have to love yourself before anyone else can. Best news: the financial rollercoaster you’ve been riding turns less hazardous.

Your health needs attention Aries. Make every effort to regard your body as a temple rather than a roadstop. This means fewer take-away meals and more exercise. If you’re single and hoping to meet someone new, stop hiding behind closed doors. Go out and sparkle like the star you are. Couples, too, should make more effort.

Taureans could feel disappointed by something that hasn’t taken off as you thought it might but don’t take the wrecking ball to your fabulous ideas. If you have to dial back and make sure all the fundamental pieces are in place, so be it – just don’t give up. Instead, consider this as a time of reflection and correction.

You might prefer to settle into a cosy routine but a charged-up cosmos keeps you in constant motion. Don’t fret. Hard work won’t slow you down or narrow your choices. Quite the opposite. If necessary, continue your education. Choose courses based on direct hands-on experience rather than sitting in dusty lecture rooms.

Stress threatens to trip your overload switch. Slow it up and let the pressure ease. This week let intimacy and friendship take priority over professional ambitions. There’ll always be commitments to worry about but you should now be rediscovering the art of play. Learn to enjoy the life that you share with others.

This week has a special mission: to show how capable you are. Playing the devil’s advocate isn’t your usual role but an unusual assertive edge will benefit most Virgos. There aren’t many reasons for caution right now. Even if there were, you’re fuelled with too much enthusiasm to be held back. Give the world your best shot.

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Health &Wellbeing Paperless prescriptions coming soon Lost prescriptions may soon be a thing of the past with the introduction of paperless prescriptions set to roll out by the end of the year. Over the coming months pharmacists around the country will prepare to transition to the new electronic systems. However, rest assured that patients who do not want to use the new online options can discuss with their health professionals about continuing to use paper prescriptions. Electronic prescription can be issued and accessed two ways - using a token model (best suited to patients with an acute condition rather than a chronic illness) or via an active script list where prescriptions are held in a secure prescription delivery service. Token system The doctor writes an electronic prescription and sends you a unique QR barcode via an app, SMS or email. This QR code allows access to the legal electronic document sitting in the secure prescription delivery service. Patients then take their phone or printed email to the pharmacist where the QR code token is used to access the electronic prescription. Patients can also consent to have a family member or carer receive the token on their behalf to assist in collecting medicines. Active script list This process is accessed by proving your identity at your local pharmacy. This method can assist medication management and adherence, especially

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Scooter brigade spreading joy Seasons Caloundra residents have discovered their own unique way to spread laughter and joy to their local Golden Beach community on their regular scooter ride to the beach. Decorated in brightly coloured balloons and streamers, several residents have been causing quite a bit of excitement as they ride their scooters down to the beach front. Seasons Caloundra’s lifestyle coordinator Vicky said the residents always attracted a lot of attention from the locals on their scooter rides. “We have cars tooting their horns, people waving at us and children coming up and making lovely comments,” Vicky said. “It just started out as a way for the residents to see each other but our local community has really responded in such a positive way. People love it,” she said. At the end of their ride, the residents enjoy a drink and nibble together by the seaside.

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The Barrel reopens and turns 20 Almost a year ago to the day we featured the iconic Barrel in our cover story after it opened with a fresh new look and under the new management of Clouds Group. One year on, The Barrel has announced it has reopened in time for its 20-year celebration. Over the past few months, works have been focussed on transforming the outdoor space to include a new kid’s playground and alfresco dining, as well as the new kitchen compound. Clouds Retreats is excited to welcome the public to come and enjoy the new and improved venue. While the iconic wine barrel shaped building remains, visitors will see changes inside with a new bar area and seating, as well as the addition of a new cellar room. Greg Guilford, Clouds Food and

Beverage Manager, said the new features were designed to take advantage of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, cementing its place as an in-demand destination. “The Barrel at Clouds Vineyard has always captured what makes the hinterland so special –the Glass House Mountains views coupled with a unique experience,” Greg said. “Since the end of lockdowns we have seen more people travel to the hinterland to spend time embracing and enjoying everything local.” While works are being completed, Greg said they are still offering a complete food and wine menu daily at Vines Café, while the alfresco at The Barrel and kids playground is still available on Saturday and Sunday. “Our renovations will give more families and groups the opportunity to spend more time at The Barrel and

enjoy the regional flavours that we pride ourselves on delivering.” Award winning Sunshine Coast builder Mick Lance, from Build4U Construction, said he was proud to be involved in the project. “The Barrel is such a high profile structure on the range. It really has stood the test of time over its 20 years,” Mick said. “We were pleased to not just give it a facelift and new facilities, but also incorporate the new children’s playground. My team had a lot of fun road testing each part of it before the official opening.” The Barrel is open Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm and while bookings aren’t essential, if you know you’ll be dropping by it’s best to call ahead on 5499 9652. Next door, Vines Café is still open seven days from

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What a great night our Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce AGM was. Congratulations to all our committee members for this year – it’s a privilege to be working with such a talented and passionate group of people as we seek to support the business community. Special mention and thank you to Ursula Starkovsky for her tireless work on the chamber committee for the past 11 years. We are grateful for all you have done, and continue to do, for our business community. We are genuinely excited about the upcoming networking opportunities and events. Networking allows us the opportunity to share, connect and collaborate with other local businesses. With the year we have had so far, it is important that we support each other as we continue to navigate through the uncertainties and ensure we celebrate the positives. Glasshouse Country Business After Hours (BAH) is on the last Thursday of every month at Vianta Café in Beerwah. It’s designed to be a causal evening for our local businesses to connect and chat with each other in a relaxed atmosphere. Each month the nibbles are sponsored by a different business. If you would like the opportunity to showcase your business in this way, please contact the chamber for the details. This event is open to both members and nonmembers. The next BAH is on September 24 and we look forward to seeing you there. The chamber aims to keep you updated on issues that are relevant, host networking events to encourage conversations and collaboration, and support our members in the best way possible. If you have any new ideas on what you would like to see from your chamber, we would love to hear from you. Keep in touch via our website and social media. Have a great month, Jenny

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Right now I am stuck in quarantine after getting back from Parliament in Canberra. However, you can still get in touch to tell me about the issues that are important to you or to get help by phoning my office on 07 5493 5556 or emailing me on andrew.wallace.mp@aph.gov.au.

Getting the seasonal workers we need A lot of our local growers are struggling to find the pickers and packers they need at the moment, and there is a real risk of produce being left to rot in the fields. The federal government is doing what it can to help. In April we extended the visas of the seasonal workers who were already in Australia so that they could stay here and continue to work this season. In August we also began a pilot program in the Northern Territory bringing more seasonal workers here in a COVID safe way from Vanuatu. However, unfortunately the Queensland Premier has decided not to sign up to the National Cabinet’s National Agricultural Workers Code, which means that we cannot get the seasonal workers who are available in other states and territories across the border and here to the Sunshine Coast where they are needed. While we try to persuade the Premier to change her mind, I would urge local growers who are struggling to find workers to contact the federal government’s Harvest Trail program at www.jobsearch.gov.au/ harvest to find out how they can help link you up with any locals who are looking for work.

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Education As school children across Caloundra and the hinterland wrap up another term and prepare for the September school holidays this Saturday, I think it’s an important opportunity to commend our teachers, educational staff and parent support groups for the role they are playing in shaping this generation. In the Caloundra electorate, the hinterland schools represent some 3,000 of our most precious residents. These are children facing a changing world during their formative educational years. They have experienced incredibly difficult scenarios such as lockdown, online classes and learning new social behaviours together with sport and social events being cancelled. Perhaps they have been separated from family members, or even a parent who is currently interstate or overseas. Our teachers are often the first reassuring and friendly face a child sees outside of their immediate bubble. It has not been easy. I thank our teachers who get up every morning and give their all to nurturing curious minds and show their students that the world is still a wonderous place. This is all done with a smile despite struggles that COVID-19 may have placed on their own life. So I ask you, if you have not done so already, consider taking a moment to thank your children’s teachers, principal, tutor or other educational support person. As they are going to continue to play such a significant role in how this generation develops, let us remind them that their community is behind them. As Nelson Mandela said: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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Glassies results After four weeks, almost 3,500 votes and a lot of deliberation with the local chambers of commerce, your bronze, silver and gold Glassies winners for the 2020 Glass House Small Business Awards have now been finalised. Twelve silver and bronze businesses and employees as well as two gold awards will be announced at the Glassies Gala to be held at Hideaway Weddings on Tuesday, September 22. If your business or employee was nominated be sure to check your emails - your invite to the event should be there! Flashing lights for Mooloolah State School I was recently joined by deputy LNP leader Tim Mander to announce that an LNP state government will install flashing school zone lights at Mooloolah State School should the LNP form government at the October 31 election. The Mooloolah State School community has been calling for these lights to be installed for years, but increasingly so with the development of new residential estates along King Road. We recently had success in lobbying for flashing lights to be installed at Glass House Mountains and Peachester state schools, with both being installed over the past year. It has been great to see the hard work pay off for the Glass House and Peachester communities. Mooloolah deserves the same. Lisa West with MPs Tim Mander and Andrew Powell

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Beerburrum Trail Head While many of our trails were quiet during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions earlier this year we took the opportunity to finish off some great projects such as the new Beerburrum Trail Head. It now has new interpretive signage that tells the story of the area. Over the past few months, we’ve seen the carpark full and many locals and visitors out enjoying the track. One of the great trails to try is the Yul-yan-man track. If you haven’t tried it or it’s been a while since you did, get out there and give it a go. However, keep in mind there are some rock scrambles along the way! You can find details about this track and many more at https://adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

New suburbs Our newest suburbs of Baringa and Nirimba at Caloundra South are welcoming new residents each week. This growing community provides great opportunities for Glasshouse Country townships to attract a new wave of visitors to our local attractions and businesses. When the Bells Creek arterial connection to Roys Road is complete, our new neighbours will be able to easily visit us before we know it. I encourage all local businesses to start planning how they might attract these potential new customers! Why not take a drive to explore and get a feel for these new areas yourself. Stay in touch Keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 1 updates www.facebook.com/CrRickBaberowski

Road upgrade progressing Road users in Diamond Valley will soon have an improved experience with the Diamond Valley Road reconstruction project nearly completed. The guard rails are now being installed and line marking will be finalised soon. Free school holiday fun The innovative Agents of Discovery game is back these school holidays! Head to your app store to download and try all the new missions at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve or Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. Check out the what’s on guide on council’s website to get started. New CEO announced Congratulations to Emma Thomas on her appointment as the new Sunshine Coast Council CEO. I look forward to working with her to deliver service excellence to both Division 5 and the entire Sunshine Coast Council region. Stay engaged Between now and Christmas council has lots of community engagement planned in regard to a wide range of council projects. Be sure to visit council’s website https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for the latest engagement opportunities and be sure to have your say. Pet rego reminder Don’t forget, pet registration renewals are on the way and due by September 30. Pet registration helps Sunshine Coast Council to reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners and it also helps to plan for services such as off-leash areas for dogs, education programs to promote responsible pet ownership and the animal pound. Contact council’s customer service on 5475 7272 for more information or visit council’s website. Keeping you connected Please keep an eye on my Facebook page for the latest Division 5 news and information www.facebook.com/winstonjohnstondivision5scc

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Light-hearted Rotary meeting The Rotary Club of Glass House Mountains will host a meeting at The Steaming Cup in Landsborough on September 21 for a presentation by the Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle on A funny thing happened on the way to the forum. It will be a light hearted look at Mark’s time as a parliamentarian for the past 16 years. The meeting will be on Monday, September 21 at 6pm. Tickets cost

Feeling crafty? The Peachester CWA is starting a craft group in October with meetings to be held held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. The first craft will be macramé followed by different crafts at each meeting. The cost is yet to be confirmed. More details will be available before the meeting on the Peachester CWA Facebook page. Or if you are interested in getting involved contact Fiona on 0424 112 916 to find out more.

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The club welcomes new members at thier meetings on Friday from 1.30 pm at the Nambour RSL. For more information phone Trevor on 5445 7770. BEERWAH: Sundays 9am & 10.45am Pre-register for Service via website 27 Beerwah Parade MALENY: Sun 9.30am Kids Church Community Centre, 23 Maple St Office: 18 Coral St Church Online: via Website & Facebook

Glasshouse Country Baptist Church 9am Sunday, 58 Roberts Rd Beerwah All welcome! Enquiries: 5494 6354 Midweek craft, kids and youth programs – see gcbcq.org Sunday Services St Mary’s - Montville 9:00 am St Luke’s - Kenilworth 9:00 am St George’s - Maleny 9:00 am Friends & Neighbours Service at St George’s 3rd Wednesday each month at 9:00am

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$25 (including finger food and limited drinks). With COVID-19 requirements the venue is restricted to 30 attendees. Tickets can be purchased at https://events.humanitix.com/markmcardle-a-funny-thing-happened-onthe-way-to-the-forum

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Beerwah and District RSL Sub Branch The sub branch meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 10.30am for 11am in its office at Beerwah Sportsground. Meeting dates for 2020 will be September 23, October 28 and November 25.

Volunteers needed Due to COVID-19 limitations, Wishlist is urgently seeking volunteers to work a day or two each month. Currently opportunities are available at the Wishlist Gift House at Nambour Hospital, which is open weekdays from 10am-2pm, Wishlist Coffee House at Nambour and Gympie hospitals, and at Wishlist’s accommodation facilities including Reed House and Wishlist House. Volunteer raffle ticket sellers are also needed at each hospital across the coast. If you are interested, phone 5202 1777 or email sc-wishlist@health.qld.gov.au.

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Camel cuddles at QCamel Dairy Time: 10am-12noon Where: Q Camel Dairy, Sat Sahara Road, Glass House 19 Mountains Cost: Tickets from $15 (children under 3 and companion card holder free), family pass $100 Info: www.qcamel.com.au Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes farm gate experience at the camel dairy. Cuddle and feed camels, learn more about camel milk and products. Enjoy morning tea and product samples

The Maleny Players present ‘Radio Times’ Time: Two performances daily Sat-Sun 1.30pm and 4.30pm 19-20 Where: Maleny Playhouse, & Maleny Showgrounds 26-27 Cost: Tickets $20 adults, $10 students and under 18, online only from www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=650121 Info: malenyplayers or 0403 871 842 Set in the 1950s, enjoy a humorous and nostalgic trip back in time to the golden age of radio

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Walkable neighbourhoods now mandated Changes to state planning regulations are aimed at making new developments more user friendly in a modern urban context and in response to the changing ways Queenslanders live, work and connect. Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said that in July 2019, the Queensland Government began looking at how effective planning and investment in community infrastructure could support more active and healthy communities. “Prior to the pandemic, we undertook extensive community consultation about how effective neighbourhood design could support community health and wellbeing,” Mr Dick said. “Now more than ever, as we unite and recover from COVID-19, implementing these changes will mean that we design and build better communities and ensure local neighbourhoods have the fundamentals such as footpaths, street trees, nearby parks and open space.” The mandatory provisions

will start on September 28 to allow developers and local government to undertake training on the new provisions. The changes will apply to new urban residential subdivisions where at least one road is created or extended. The new minimum benchmarks require: • Grid-like street patterns connecting to surrounding and future roads and paths. • A maximum block length of 250m. • At least one tree per 15m each side of a new road. • Footpaths on at least one side of local neighbourhood roads and on both sides of main streets. • Blocks are within 400m of a park or open space. The changes also provide provisions to allow for the constraints posed by topography and other local physical conditions. If these exist, more stringent council planning scheme requirements will override the new state provisions. Queensland Walks president Michelle Wade highlighted the enormous difference that walkfriendly neighbourhoods and green space made to everyday life.

“Significant physical and mental health benefits can be achieved by walking every day, and Queensland Walks supports initiatives and investment to design more walk-friendly communities and neighbourhoods,” Mrs Wade said. “During Queensland Walks Week 2020 the community shared many examples of how walking enables them to enjoy simple things in life, like green space and fresh air, and the positive impact that walk-friendly neighbourhoods can have on mental wellbeing and social connections.” To assist local councils, developers and planning consultants, a range of documents are available with guidelines on how to implement the mandatory provisions and make existing environments more walkable. These includes a Walkability Improvement Tool (https://planning.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/planning/ better-planning/healthy-and-active-communities) and the Street Design Manual for Walkable Neighbourhoods (www.ipweaq.com/street-designmanual) produced by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Queensland (IPWEAQ).

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Easy Find Classifieds Public Notices BEERBURRUM ART EXHIBITION Expressions of Interest are invited from local artists and sculptors of all types. Beerburrum School of Arts Committee is planning an Art Exhibition showcasing the talents of the many artists and sculptors in our region of the Glasshouse Mountains. The exhibition will be held on Saturday 14th of November at The Beerburrum School of Arts Hall in Anzac Ave, Beerburrum. If you are keen to showcase and sell some of your works in a lovely old (and now airconditioned) Hall please get in touch with the organiser. Heather Cardaci Phone 0432 849 509 Email heather.cardaci@gmail.com Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch Raffle Results Friday 11th September 2020 1st Prize – Meat Tray: Grey – W20 – Don M 2nd Prize – Breakfast Tray: Grey – W95 Lorraine LUCKY MEAL PRIZE $20.00 CASH Yellow – M83 - Karen

Vale Vale John Aitken John William Aitken died quietly in his home on August 15 aged 84 after a short stay in hospital following a heart attack. John was born in Lilydale, Victoria and grew up on a lovely cherry orchard. He was a wonderful husband and all who knew him respected him and his lovely smile. John and I met at Yarrawonga in Victoria 20 years ago playing bowls. He loved his bowls and played until a couple of weeks before he died. He belonged to the Glasshouse Country Bowls Club for more than 20 years. We married in 2000 at the cathedral in Wangaratta and had 20 wonderful years together, both loving the bush. We spent 15 years exploring this wonderful country on back roads in our grand old Phoenix caravan, which was a home away from home. Our base was Beerwah between trips. We helped rangers in Western Australia, which was a wonderful experience and lifestyle. John has two daughters, Leanne and Cheryl, and two grandsons, Jake and Zac. He was very proud of them. He was also wonderful to my two boys, Stephen and Phil. Your loving wife Rhyllis

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MCNAMARA, Gladys Of Caboolture formerly of Ashgrove and Gold Coast. Passed away peacefully 31st August 2020, aged 105 years. Dearly loved wife of Thomas (dec’d). Loved mother of Noel and Kelvyn. Mother-in-law to Lorraine and Di. Adored Grandmother and Great Grandmother to their families.

Bereavement Thanks THANK YOU to all who have offered their condolences for the devastating and unexpected loss of my dear wife Jan. You have truly eased our pain with your expressions of love and gratitude for Jan through your phone calls, cards, flowers and meals delivered to our home. Jan loved and knew many people in our community. With that in mind, and once the current COVID restrictions have been eased, our family will celebrate Jan’s life by throwing a party for members of the community. In the meantime, please accept my sincere and grateful thank you for everyone’s support. Graeme Cheal and families.

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Contributed by Pauline Fraley Friday, August 28: The Whistlers had the bye. The Wildcats were at home to Coolum Tourists. It was a very hard battle for Pauline Fraley, Annie Stewart, Stacey English and a big thanks to Cindy Harris for helping us out. The Tourists took the win 3-5 sets, 29-38 games. Sunday, August 30: The stakes were high when the Witta Wompoos faced their compatriots the Witta Wikings in the Division 2 seniors’ competition. It was a close tussle with the more senior players coming out on top 7-5 sets and 59-50 games. Annie Quarmby stepped in admirably at the last minute, having a successful day winning three of her four sets. It was also great to see our stalwart and elder statesman of the team, Denis O’Neill, paving a path through the younger players also winning three of his four sets. The match was closely poised at five sets all with two sets to play with both Annie and Andrew Blowes and Denis and Paula Cudmore both combining well to bring the team home with good wins. Wednesday 2 September: Witta Wagtails played some hard games and plenty of deuces against Cooroy Aces. ln spite of the Wagtails’ loss to Cooroy Aces, the competition and tennis between the two teams was very enjoyable. Thanks to Cynthia Garvie, Cheryl Cavanagh, Sonia Douglas and Sheryn Golledge. Friday, September 2: The Wildcats

had the bye. The Whistlers played at Maroochydore against Meteors. Lots of long sets and long rallies. It was a very hard day. We were a bit of short of games at the end but a good day of tennis. Score was 34-39 games, four sets all. Team was Brenda Warner, Aki Lepper, Paula Cudmore and Annie Quarmby. Wednesday, September 9: Witta Wagtails played against Maroochydore Sapphires at Cotton Tree. All the games were hard fought and the outcome did not mirror the closeness of the competition. However, the Sapphires finished stronger on the day. Thanks go to Gerry Gabriel, Cynthia Garvie, Sheryn Golledge and Sonia Douglas. SCTL JUNIORS August 28: Wanderers vs Mooloolaba United MJ: Leo Sanderson 6-0, 6-1; Obi Wynn 6-2, 6-0; doubles 6-1. September 2: Wanderers vs Ballinger Magpies: Leo Sanderson 6-3, 6-4; Obi Wynn 6-3, 3-6; doubles 6-5. Every week the boys are improving with their confidence and game play. Learning the intricacies of scoring and umpiring their own games has been the biggest challenge. This week saw their closest competition and they fought back in the doubles from 4-1 down to win in a tie breaker. Well done Wanderers. Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au.

The Range Croquet Club Contributed by Ken Barker Conditions were a little bleak on the last Sunday in August with rain threatening now and then. Nevertheless, Donna Manning scored a convincing win against Vince Carbery, pegging out to 26–3. Sarah Widin and Kath Smith composed a creditable eight hoops against Priscilla Vickers and Helen Andrews who scored five before play finished slightly early because of bad light. Donna and Kath succumbed to a wild attack by Ken Barker and Nick Cram to be beaten 19–11 in a game of doubles on Thursday, September 3. Alice Spittle and Sarah played well to edge out Janelle Wilson and Vince 12–11. Lynette Evans and Sally Adams paired up to play Wallace Roy and Bev Sockhill in three games of golf croquet, winning two of the three games 7–6 and going down 6–7 in the other good tight croquet. On Sunday, September 6 Nick beat Donna 17-12 while Vince overcame

Ken 12-5 in two games of singles on lawn two. On lawn one Bev Hamer and Priscilla Vickers had no luck in their games of golf croquet against Janelle and Bev’s husband Frans losing all three 5–6, 6–7 and 4–7. Bev and Frans are visiting from Point Lookout Club, Maryborough and it appears he’ll be washing the dishes for quite some time after that day’s play. Despite croquet being an intensely combative cerebral sport players still find time to chill out and just chat. Our excellent lawns are located at the Maleny Showground. Play days are Thursdays and Sundays at 1pm for 1.30pm. Contact Sarah for other days. Coaching is available on Saturday mornings at 8am. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704 (president), Vince Carbery 5494 2193 (vice president) or Priscilla Vickers 5494 3555 (secretary). Our web address is www.rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au.

Point Lookout visitor Frans Hamer chatting to Vince Carbery and Priscilla Vickers

Maleny Golf Club Contributed by Jenny Oxenham A successful men’s club championship season was completed with the new club champion being Tom Hallam and runner up going to Garth Bailo – well done! B grade winner went to Andy McKechnie with runner-up Colin Macdonald. C grade winner went to Billy Perske and runner up to Noel Weiden. Nett winners A was Marcus Anstey, B went to Colin Macdonald and C Billy Perske. Runners up A went to Tom Hallam, B Andy McKechnie and C Tye Lincoln. Many thanks to the greens staff for the presentation of the course, to Mo Lawrence and Christine Lemon for

bunker raking and to the assistance of the match committee. Tuesday September 8: Maleny Golf Club held a mixed 2 person Ambrose with first place going to Merv Schulz and Scott Heywood with 62 on a count-back from, Steevie Marriner and Doug Evans also with 62 , runners-up went to Paul Dean and Stephen Smith with 62.75 on a count-back from Grant Flynn and Dan Black also with 62.75 and third place going to Graeme and Rod Thamm with 63. Wednesday, September 9: It was Round 1 of the ladies’ championships single stroke nett competition with first place going to Toni Bishop

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Seri Tytherleigh with 71 points and third place on a count-back went to Robin Hay with 72 points and Sarah Harding, also with 72 points. Thursday, September 10: Today was round 2 of the ladies’ championships playing in a stroke competition with first place going to Narelle Thamm with 75 nett, runner-up was Christine Lemon with 72 nett on a countback from Sarah Harding, also with 72 nett and third place went to Annie Quarmby with a 74 nett on a countback from Seri Tytherleigh, also with 74 nett. Saturday, September 12: There was a mixed v’s par competition with graded

results. In A grade first place went to Mike Finley with a score of +2, runner-up went to Carey Catherall with +1 on a countback from Gary Wright, Jeff Kruse and Paul Viertel with +1 and third place went to Richard Owen with 0. In B grade first place went to Andy Johnson with 0, runner-up went to Tye Lincoln with –3 and third place going to Peter McGuirk with –4. With the weather warming up it is quite pleasant to play a few rounds of golf. If you are contemplating this please phone our clubhouse on 5499 9960 or go to our website www.malenygolfclub.com. Make sure you book in.

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Peachester athletic stars Contributed by Kim Fillery The Peachester State School oval was a sea of red and blue recently as students attended this year’s sports carnival. The day saw students cheering on the participants as they competed for points towards their sports houses, Stanley and Coochin. The older students also competed for age champion medals. This year was a little different with parents watching from afar but it didn’t dampen the spirit on the day.

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It was a tough competition and the Coochin team was the lucky overall winner on the day. However, it was lovely to see all students walking away with huge smiles. The school congratulated all students who participated and the following age champions: 9 years – Ruby 10 years – Eden and Darby 11 years – Telisha and Armani 12 years – Daniel and Jessica

BeeGees Football Club Contributed by Jodie Morgan The Beerwah Glasshouse United raffle will be drawn on September 26 at our last home game for the premier men. If you haven’t already bought tickets make sure you do – they are only $2 and there are great prizes donated by some great local businesses. Competitive team scores: U 12 girls drew 0-0 to Noosa FC. Player of the match was Lillian Smyth. U12 boys – wet weather cancelled. U13 boys lost 2-5 to Gympie FC. Goals: J Menkens (2) and player of the match was Alex Rossborough. U 14 girls – bye. U14 boys won 5-0 against NYU FC. Goals: R Hall, J Kaukereit (2), J McKellar. NYU OG and player of the match was Lachlan Fischer. U 15/16 boys drew 1-1 with NYU FC. Goals: J McLeod. Premier women lost 0-1 to Maroochydore FC. Player of the match was Shannon Buhmann. Reserve women lost 0-1 to Maroochydore FC. Player of the match was Liz McPherson. Div 3 women (Tuesday) drew 1-1 with Bribie FC. Goal: A Moline Ruiz.

Div 3 women lost 1-2 to Woombye FC. Goal: A Moline Ruiz. Premier men drew 2-2 with Maroochydore FC. Goals: C Nairn (2) and player of the match was Jeandre McCusker. Reserve men drew 3-3 with Maroochydore FC. Goals: J Green, N Harvey (2). Div 4 green - wet weather cancelled. Div 4 white – wet weather cancelled. Keep up to date with our teams’ scores by following our Facebook or Instagram pages.

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Just for Laughs 1. The toaster was the first example of a ‘pop-up’ notification! 2. Which side of a chicken has the most feathers? The outside! 3. “Doctor, I’ve broken my arm in several places.” Doctor: “Well, don’t go to those places.” Contributed by Trevor Rickertt Landsborough

“I’m going to the doctor,” he replied. His worried wife asked: “Are you sick?” “No,” he said. “I’m going to get some of those new Viagra pills.” The wife got up and also put her coat on. “Where are you going?” asked the husband. “I’m going to the doctor too,” she said. “If you are going to start using that rusty old thing again, I’m going to get a tetanus shot.” It was early in the morning and an old man in his 80s got up and put his coat on. Contributed by S Sagar His wife asked where he was going. Landsborough

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