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Headed for the hills Everyone who is a regular reader of my column will know that I bang on about how I love my job. Well, to be honest, it isn’t always the actual hard work that I love but being able to go out to events, catching up with lovely people and eating out and being able to call it work. So not surprisingly the past few months with so many restrictions being in place have meant that there has been a lot more of the hard part and not so much of the fun part! So it was great over the weekend to be able to head for the hills on Saturday. First we went to Maleny to drop in and see Fiona and Barry, the couple on our cover, at the open studio event at Deckled Edge Press (see the story on page 4). It was great to see traditional printing being demonstrated and I really loved the opportunity to give it a go, bringing home a sample

of my work. Fiona and Barry are planning to run workshops from their studio, so looks like I now have something else to add to my bucket list. After that we headed to lunch at The Glasshouse at Clouds Montville for their ‘4 course feast’ for lunch (see Local Eats page 24). Wow - it was just great and a great way to celebrate a very busy few months and our return to print (even if it is just monthly at this stage). I have to say they definitely got it right calling it a feast. Let’s just say that it was cheese on toast for dinner that night. And having checked out their regular menu we are definitely look forward to a return visit. With the Witta Markets returning next Saturday morning we might be able to find an excuse to get back there soon. Editor GCM News Lea Parkes

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The power of letterpress If you haven’t already had the pleasure, there is a unique new letterpress studio in Maleny called Deckled Edge Press. Using traditional print techniques to convey modern messages, this boutique studio is operated by local artists Fiona Dempster and Barry Smith, who share a love of all things letterpress. They plan to offer small introductory workshops over the coming months for those interested in exploring wood and lead type letterpress, along with a chance to learn more about the fascinating history of letterpress printing. Participants can also print their own work under supervision. Future courses in the book arts are planned, including different book bindings and stitches as well as techniques like embossing. As experienced letterpress printers, Barry and Fiona also offer access to the studio, type and presses. Believing in principles of fairness and equality, Barry and Fiona are committed

The small boutique press can print small editions of booklets, poetry, posters, cards and postcards

to working towards peace and believe in the power of print to share messages of support and inspiration. Last Saturday, they held their first open studio event, where they shared demonstrations with wood type, lead type and vintage presses, as well as opening their gallery for guests. GC&M News caught up with Fiona and Barry to find out more about the studio and their obvious passion for the letterpress traditions. Q: How did the idea for Deckled Edge Press come about? A: Deckled Edge Press became an entity in 2018 but we had been happily collecting random pieces of wood type since 2008. It isn’t easy to find presses in Australia, or wood or lead type, so we jumped at the opportunity to purchase the 1890 Lightning Jobber when we came across it in Melbourne. So we had the press but little or no type to work with, and gradually we have been building up our collection, including all the beautiful tools and extras that you need. Q: When did you establish the Maleny studio and why? A: We moved into the new studio in February this year, and promptly closed our doors! We wanted to be able to have all the presses out and available for use, and to have space to create in as well as teach. Previously we had all our equipment in our shed studio at home but it wasn’t easy to have more than a couple of people working in there. The new space also enables us to have more access by the public always a bit harder when your studio is home based. Q: What makes letterpress so unique? We love being able to continue the tradition of hand-set and hand-printed work. Setting type is done both upside down and back to front. Then putting it all together so it doesn’t fall out is like an elaborate jigsaw puzzle. Using old wood type shows the marks of history and its life - nicks,

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Fiona from Deckled Edge Press in the studio scratches and wear marks all shine through. There is something very special about being able to create words with the physical labour of your hands. Selecting each letter, picking it up, placing in the stick, aligning it, physically choosing the size of spaces between letters and the space between lines, then locking it all makes you slow down and pay deep attention. We like to think that letterpress, type and the printing press democratised the world. Words and books became more accessible. Located at the top end of town at unit 10, 74 Maple Street, Maleny (tucked away at the back of the property), as well as offering bespoke printing the gallery shop is open to the public Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm, and stocks a wide array of letterpress cards, postcards and gifts, as well as Barry’s unique metalwork and calligraphic and book art by Fiona. To find out more visit https://decklededgepress.com.

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Beerwah bank reopens By Greg Brown The Beerwah ANZ branch was temporarily closed recently with no warning or advice provided to local ANZ customers. GC&M News was contacted by a number of frustrated locals who were worried that the closure would be permanent. Last week we put this question to ANZ management who were unable to confirm a date for reopening. In fact, the ANZ spokesperson could not confirm that it was to reopen at all. Local customers were told to go to Caloundra or take up internet banking options. Not surprisingly, this did not sit too well with the local customers, many who have been with the branch for many years and others who had moved their money to ANZ as a result of the previous closures of the Westpac and Suncorp branches in Beerwah.

After posting the story of the branch’s temporary closure onto the GC&M News Facebook page last Wednesday, almost 4,500 people took notice, with many comments being posted decrying the closure and hoping that the decision would not be made permanent, as has happened in other communities. Leigh Owen from Witta was clearly unimpressed as she had banked with the Maleny branch before its closure. She was told at the time that the staff at Beerwah would look after the customers. The idea that things may permanently change again was of great concern for Leigh and she definitely did not consider it good customer service. Shelley Boxsell shared how she had to drive to Caloundra to sign a single piece of paper, which had required a phone call and an appointment. Rusty Lill commented that the situation was completely absurd,

asking how businesses were supposed to do their banking if they needed to travel to Caloundra, especially when many were trying to run a business with limited staff numbers. It was not just the inconvenience that a possible permanent closure of the branch would have that had upset customers, but also what the plight of the lovely staff would be. However, it seems that the groundswell of discontent from local bank customers via social media and direct complaints to ANZ could not be ignored. Last Friday, June 12 an A4 photocopied sign appeared sticky taped on the front door of the Simpson Street ANZ office, simply saying “ANZ Beerwah opening again Monday the 15th June”. The social media response to this news was overwhelmingly one of thankful relief, with comments like “awesome”, “fantastic news” and “oh thank God” being common.

But mixed in with the joy was some scepticism. People are unconvinced that another closure isn’t on the cards. An ANZ spokesperson said ANZ is continually evaluating its branch network. “However, in recent years customer behaviour has changed significantly and this has had a major impact on our branch network around the country,” they said.

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Doors open at Visitor Information Centres It was great to see the Maleny Visitor Information Centre re-open at the beginning of June. Now the local visitor information centres operated by Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) at Glass House Mountains and Montville have reopened since last Saturday. VSC spokesperson Andrew Fairbairn said the Montville and Glass House Visitor Information Centres will initially open at reduced hours and be staffed by VSC employees. Both centres will operate from 10am-2pm on weekdays. On the weekends the Glass House centre

will open 9am-12noon Saturday and Sunday, and the Montville centre will be open 12.30pm-4pm on Saturday only. “The safety of VSC staff, volunteers and visitors remain at the forefront of the centres re-opening,” Andrew said. “The team of knowledgeable and passionate volunteers will return to the centres in the coming months.” Visitors to the information centres will be required to practise social distancing, with a limit on how many visitors can enter the Glass House centre at any one time.

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and no interest on overdue bills. “We’re committed to doing everything we can to support our customers during this time,” Mr Soorley said. “We hope that these measures will provide some stability and relief to local residents and businesses during what has been, and is still for many, a stressful and challenging time. “Local businesses are the foundation of our regional community and economy, and we’re backing those that have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions, to relieve some of the pressure on operating costs so these businesses can focus on recovery.” Customers may see an increase on their total bill due to the state government bulk water charge, which is increasing by 5.72%. For more information, visit www.unitywater.com/customer-relief.

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to 29 participating councils that will employ an extra 31 frontline workers. Minister for Environment and Science Leeanne Enoch said that during the 2019 pilot more than 238,290 litres or 992 wheelie bins of waste were removed from the environment alone. The goal now was to reduce costs to ratepayers

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Take me away

In April we introduced you to Teena and Steve Chumbley the owners of local travel company The Infinite Horizon. Each month Teena will share some of

her and Steve’s amazing travel experiences and photos. She is hopeful of inspiring others to plan to experience first-hand the beauty and wonder of Africa.

The roof of Africa - climbing Kilimanjaro By Teena Chumbley I wake up nervous - worried about the cheap second-hand boots bought in downtown Arusha. “Love your boots,” a wise friend told me. I am about to climb a mountain, not just any mountain but Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano and at 5,895m the world’s tallest freestanding mountain. Alongside is my best friend sporting the latest Mountain Design boots. She’s from Perth and she’s not worried about her boots. Over the years, from the window of my little house on the outskirts of Arusha, I have glimpsed the snow and glacial ice on the face of Kilimanjaro. Now I am about to step onto the mountain’s beautiful western slope. It’s exciting and it’s nerve wracking. Although not technically a mountain, Kilimanjaro’s altitude demands respect. Acclimatisation en-route is the key to a successful climb. Of the several routes to the summit I choose the less travelled Lemosho route - an eight-day ascent to the roof of Africa through

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spectacular scenery, from tropical rainforest to alpine desert, and notably the best summit success rate. The pre-climb briefing is extremely thorough, checking boots, warm layers and waterproof shells. And so, it begins. Our well-trained mountain guide Ayubu and his seasoned camp crew and porters are brilliant. Ayubu’s easy conversation through our trekking hours about the mountain environment, its culture and wildlife spin away time. Every afternoon we arrive into camp to a hot meal and a cosy, clean tent. Ayubu constantly monitors our morale and health, watching closely for tell-tale signs of altitude sickness. As each day passes the summit looms larger. It’s astonishingly beautiful in the moonlight and the stars are stunning under the icy clear sky. Sleep is non-existent leading into the final ascent. We emerge from our tent just after midnight. At this altitude and hour breakfast is forced. Our

appreciation will come later. Slowly, slowly, one foot in front of the other we finally reach Stella Point, the edge of the crater. Now only 30 minutes from the summit it’s freezing. I can’t breathe and I am barely moving but as the dawn seeps in along the horizon we finally reach the summit, Uhuru Peak! The experience was extraordinarily moving and its memory as vivid now as the moment it was made. Climbing Kilimanjaro was an unforgettable adventure, and yes, my boots made it too! If you would like to know more about climbing Kilimanjaro including responsible tourism, alternative routes, climbing season and fitness preparation or other African adventures then contact teena@theinfinitehorizon.net.

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Community News Vale Peter Hodge

Peter Hodge of Glass House Mountains died on May 22 aged 78 following a long illness. A funeral service was held last Friday, June 11 at Gregson and Weight Chapel in Caloundra. Although Peter wasn’t a born and bred local, he and his wife Beth and their daughter Andrea made the town their home in 1990, and his passion for this unique part of the world was evidenced in the many projects he was involved in. The skills, knowledge and expertise that Peter had developed through both his military and civilian careers proved valuable assets in a community that was at a crossroads in terms prioritising and protecting the incredible natural environment. Peter joined the RAAF in 1957 at age 16, initially becoming a qualified mechanical transport fitter, before becoming a Chinese linguist and serving in Hong Kong. He advanced through the ranks to ultimately become a squadron leader and worked in the Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO).

In mid-1979 Peter was sent to Offutt Air Force base near Omaha, Nebraska, USA, for a four-month advanced imagery course. While there, he met the love of his life, Beth. After a whirlwind romance, he proposed just five days before he was due to leave. They were married on April 19, 1980 and their daughter Andrea was born in 1985. In 1982 Peter left the Air Force and joined the JIO as a civilian, eventually taking up the post of Consul Defence in Hong Kong in June 1986. This was his third posting in China and ended three weeks after the Tiananmen Square massacre occurred.

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Within months of his return to Canberra in 1989 he decided it was time to leave. It coincided with a trip Brisbane, where Peter was able to reconnect with family and think more about retirement. Upon visiting the Glass House Mountains and after seeing them from the air in fly overs from Amberley to Townsville several years earlier, Peter and Beth fell in love with the local scenery and serenity. Peter’s love of the bush helped them decide that this was where they would call home for the next 30 years. Over the years Peter became an important member of the local community serving on the Glass House Mountains State School P&C as secretary and assisting the Glass House trail run series for several years as a timekeeper through the Glass House Mountains Advancement Network. In the early 2000s Peter and Beth worked together to stop mass tourist helicopter flights, during which he learned a new skill in aviation to

provide tactical information about the noise pollution they would cause, disrupting locals and at-risk bird species. Peter also served on a steering committee with the Sunshine Coast Council studying the logistics and impact of a proposed new aerodrome that would replace the existing Caloundra and Caboolture airports at either Bells Creek or just east of Wild Horse Mountain, potentially damaging natural wildlife corridors. Peter’s ability to present facts and figures helped win in the community’s favour and no new airport was built. He also assisted Beth as editor-inchief with her application to place the Glass House Mountains on the National Heritage Register. Many in the community who knew Peter know that without his diligence, expert advice and the care that he had for others, we wouldn’t be living in the protected and peaceful community that we do today.

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in profile By Sonia Clark We featured a remarkable travel story contributed by Beerwah resident Jane MacGibbon in our June 10 edition. Jane wrote about her time studying Indonesian orangutans in Borneo, which inspired us to find out a little more about her professional background and her time spent researching great apes. Jane has worked as an environmental scientist and conservationist all of her working life. Since her time in Borneo in 1986 she has worked for councils and consultancies throughout New Zealand and Australia, protecting and monitoring waterways, coastal ecosystems, lakes and wetlands. During her time in Borneo working alongside Professor Birute Galdikas, Jane spent three months researching orangutans for her honours thesis, which followed her childhood dream of becoming a zoologist. Jane’s research at the Camp Leakey Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Kalimantan compared the behaviour of wild and ex-captive mothers to determine the effect of the rehabilitation procedures on maternal behaviours. Jane said she would occasionally join the local Dayak guides following orangutans throughout the forest, which was not as easy as it sounds. “Several of the Dayak guides and I would leave before sunrise to ensure we reached the last point they had seen an orangutan nest the night before,” she said. “This often meant an hour of solid trekking through swamp and

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Jane inside of one of the long houses at Camp Leaky where she sorted out research notes during her time in Borneo forest, sometimes on pre-cut paths but often not. The Dayaks have a knowledge of the forest that westerners can hardly imagine. We never were lost and managed to find our orangutans easily most days. Once we found our target, we would follow them all day, recording their behaviour every five minutes, only heading home after the animal starting building a new nest and settling down for the evening.” During her research, Jane lived among dozens of ex-captive orangutans, including adult females, young males and lots of youngsters. All had been through

the trauma of being torn from their mother at a young age. “The staff at Camp Leakey acted as surrogate mothers and as the animals aged, they were taken into the forest each day and taught to climb by placing food on platforms higher and higher up in the trees,” Jane said. She also witnessed some of the orangutans incredibly remembering sign language taught through a previous research program that had started in the late 1970s and constantly saw the orangutans imitating humans. “The orangs are incredibly intelligent and very human-like

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Meet the Producer Producers name: Ian Fullerton Farm name: Bonnyrigg Farm location: Beerwah Years of operation: 48

Ian Fullerton has been farming pineapples in Beerwah all his life. Having taken over from his late father when he was just 16 years old, Ian’s family home sits high on the hill overlooking his farm Bonnyrigg, which is Scottish for beautiful ridge. Bonnyrigg is not only Ian’s livelihood, but his passion. When did you start farming? “When I was 16.” Ian was the youngest of the Fullerton children. While his older siblings went on to pursue higher education, at a young age Ian was eager to keep the family farm going. At just 16 years old, he took over ownership of Bonnyrigg. Although he had grown up on the farm, running a farm was somewhat different, he said, and he jumped in and hit the ground running.

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What are your fondest memories of Ian said there was a deep understanding and connection farming growing up? with the land sharing “it’s a long “Being outdoors and watching apprenticeship to be a farmer”. the wildlife every day, growing to understand the behaviour of the How big is your property/crop? animals and appreciating how “I have increased the farm size and clever they are.” it is now 96 hectares.” Growing up, Ian said he was just From taking over a farm producing a typical kid in the country. While 370 tonnes of fruit at age 16, there was always work to be done, which primarily supplied to Golden living on a farm could be, at times, Circle, a mere five years later at 21 somewhat isolating. However, the Ian had grown the farm’s supply to quietness allowed the chance to 720 tonnes. Ian now supplies more simply observe than 2,400 and develop a tonnes closer connect of hybrid with nature, the fresh fruit land and the pineapples animals. to a variety “You have of retailers the chance to across the simply observe, country. unaffected by Pineapples distraction,” he take two said. years to grow “One fond and the size memory is while I of the fruit was ploughing on Planting machine.. two people sit in is very much the tractor, I saw the back and put the pineapple tops in dependent on the ground as the tractor moves alon a pack of wild g the conditions dogs close by. I throughout slowed down and simply watched a crop’s development. Ian said them for a while, all of sudden for example, the produce we are there was a big dark shadow over seeing on our shelves now are quite me and next minute this great big average in size, and this is the wedge-tailed eagle flew right under result of the harsh drought we’ve the tractor and picked up one of experienced over the past two the dogs.” years. What do you love about it? Is your product sold locally? “Making something out of nothing.” “Our pineapples are packed for Ian put it so simply but the Woolworths, Coles, IGA and Aldi, reality is there is much more but I also sell direct to Frohloffs to it. Farming is an honourable Fruit Barn on Peachester Road.” profession, starting on bare ground, If you’re in the supermarket and battling all kinds of elements to see the ‘Tropical Pineapples’ logo, grow a quality product. As Ian chances are you may be picking up says, it is the “ultimate gamble”. one of Ian’s pineapples. “Growing a quality product, “South East Queensland is the creating food as well as jobs, all largest producer of pineapples,” from scratch,” he said. he said. “Locally, from Elimbah to “You’re looking after the land, Bli Bli, and also further north there constantly observing everything that is going on around – there are rivers that start on our land as tiny springs and creeks.”

are a number of pineapple farms that supply them.” Ian said that at Bonnyrigg it was the gentle slopes and red soil that made the local area great for pineapple farming. If you were going to grow pineapples in your backyard what would you recommend and what are your tips for growing for success? “Keep them in maximum sunlight and don’t overwater. Pineapples don’t ripen after they’ve been picked, so make sure you pick it when it’s ripe.” The best time to enjoy a pineapple is freshly picked and cut in the morning, according to Ian. DID YOU KNOW? Pineapples take two years to grow and they are part of the bromeliad family.

While a pineapple’s colour may change, they don’t actually ripen after they’re picked Speaking to Ian it’s clear that he is passionate, not only about his produce, but about the land he farms - a connection, knowledge and understanding that is deeply rooted in his makeup and that he says is from constantly learning. “As any privately owned farmer understands, you take great pride in your work and strive to make sure the finished product is outstanding,” he said. “You work on it, you own it, and you never stop learning.”

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Driving tests to resume Queensland’s learner drivers will soon be able to sit tests for their P plates with practical driving tests to resume on Monday, June 15. With coronavirus restrictions easing, transport authorities have begun preparing for the return of driving tests with new measures in place to ensure examiners and learner drivers are safe. Practical driving tests were suspended in late March due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said new driving examiners were being brought on board and tests would be

conducted six days a week to help catch up on the number of learner drivers whose tests were suspended. A booking process would be introduced to prioritise learner drivers who had their tests suspended due to the pandemic and those who urgently need P plates for economic, health and job reasons. The fee for learner licence renewals will be waived until three months after practical driving tests resume. This includes learner licences that have expired. For more information on the resumption of testing visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au.

Parents urged to take up driving lessons

Will you have a learner driver in your family this year? Have you thought about how you might prepare for the responsibility and stress this brings? Queensland’s peak motoring body urges supervisors of learners to brush up on their driving skills after new research found parents became better teachers after taking a lesson with an accredited driving instructor. More than 220,000 Queensland learners and supervisors over the past decade have participated in the RACQ-sponsored Keys2Drive program, which offers a free driving lesson with a professional. RACQ spokesperson Lauren Ritchie said the initiative was designed to improve the safety, skills and knowledge of both learner drivers and their supervisors. “It may have been quite some time since some parents sat their own driving test and rules may have changed, so it’s the best way to ensure you are passing

Busy Beerwah intersection overhaul to begin RBTs are back The Queensland Government’s much-anticipated upgrade of the Peachester and Old Gympie Roads intersection at Beerwah will start in coming weeks. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey made the announcement this week and said the project, which would support 13 jobs during construction, would see new traffic lights installed, a wider road, better pedestrian safety and additional turning lanes. “It’ll mean a safer journey for our youngest students who walk to Beerwah State School and a much easier commute for drivers, especially our truckies who transport

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local goods,” Mr Bailey said. Road resurfacing will also be undertaken on Peachester Road from the Old Gympie Road intersection east to the Blackbutt Street intersection. Construction will be a combination of day and night works, with crews to work with Beerwah State School to minimise disruption during school drop-off and pick-up times. Mr Bailey urged drivers to follow the direction of road crews and signage, and to drive to conditions. For up-to-date road condition information call 13 19 40, visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or download the app.

With the easing of restrictions and the reopening of pubs and clubs last week the Queensland Police Service (QPS) also decided to resume static roadside breath and drug testing. The multi-vehicle sites had been suspended to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and to minimise health risks to QPS

on safe driving habits to the next generation of motorists,” Ms Ritchie said. “A survey of parents who took up the Keys2Drive opportunity found two-thirds actually incorporated information and techniques from the lesson into their own driving behaviour.” Ms Ritchie said parents played a crucial role in their children becoming safe drivers. “We know parents are the main supervisors for more than 90 per cent of learner drivers and access to professional training can be cost prohibitive for some people,” she said. “This program ensures everyone is getting the best advice and techniques for making safer Queensland drivers.” To find out how to book your free lesson, visit www.keys2drive.com.au. officers and the community. However, QPS has advised that after careful consideration the high visibility road safety initiatives have now resumed. Road safety continues to be a priority for the QPS and motorists can expect to be tested anytime, anywhere to ensure the safety of everyone on our road network.

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Zonta scholarship winners announced The Zonta Club of Blackall Range recently announced the successful recipients of two $1,000 scholarships for local women studying at tertiary level. Scholarship committee chair Linda McElrea said the standard of applications for the scholarships was always high and this year it was difficult to separate the candidates. “In fact we decided to give a further award as an encouragement to another outstanding student who had lived on the range and attended Maleny High School,” Linda said. “One of the criteria is that the candidates were either born or educated on the Blackall Range. They may, however, attend a university, TAFE or vocational college pursuing tertiary studies anywhere. “Each year we award a scholarship for a female studying STEM subjects and one for a student of humanities,” she said. Georgia Siddals The STEM scholarship was awarded to Georgia, who is in her second year of a Bachelor of Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Georgia’s degree choice began with a love of biology at high school but after discovering a passion for chemistry and biochemistry she is considering a pursuit of medicine

or completing further study in pharmaceutical research and drug trial management. “The emergence of COVID-19 has impacted me in many ways, but it has reminded me why I am putting myself through university - in order to apply what I have learnt to helping others, either working on the frontline or searching for a potential cure during a pandemic,” she said. Talia Rosa-Denham The humanities scholarship was Eve Jorgensen with her ceramics awarded to Talia, who is in her third year Eve Jorgensen at the University of the Sunshine This year the committee decided Coast. Talia changed courses from to give a further encouragement originally studying medicine to award of $500 to Eve. now being totally committed to a Bachelor of Laws degree. “This is the first time we have awarded this but we were very “Now I can’t imagine studying impressed with the quality of anything else as I see it as a force Eve’s application and dedication for social change. For example, to her study,” Linda said. the law was used to extend the right for women to vote and stand After completing a Diploma of for public office in Australia, the Visual Art at TAFE in 2018, Eve second country ever to enshrine is now in her second year of a these Acts,” Talia said. Bachelor of Fine Arts at Griffith Queensland College of Art. “I hope eventually to work in a field where I can combine my love Originally from Denmark, of law with my interest in foreign Eve spent her school years at relations,” she said. Montville and Maleny, and her works in jewellery and ceramics have featured in stores and at markets in Maleny where they have been extremely popular. “I am particularly interested in traditional art practice and I hope to be able to pursue study at a ceramic and glass school in Denmark, and perhaps move to a masters degree and teach, so I can support myself while I maintain my creative art activities,” Eve said. As the Zonta Club is not currently meeting in person, the scholarship recipients will be invited to a club meeting when possible so they can receive their award certificates from president Ann Koenig and speak to members about their career goals.

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High community demand for online suicide awareness training has prompted the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) to provide more opportunities for Sunshine Coast residents to develop skills that could save lives. USC, which leads The Alliance for Suicide Prevention – Sunshine Coast, is offering suicide alertness training for a further 300 people from June 26, after the first round of training in May was booked out in just over a week. The LivingWorks Start program is free, suitable for any adult and takes up to one and a half hours online at a time that is convenient for participants. It is provided by the university’s Thompson Institute. Thompson Institute operations manager Elise Jione says a likely rise in suicide and emerging mental illness because of COVID-19, as forecast by the Australian Medical Association, highlighted the importance of this training. “As we transition out of the pandemic response and consider the new struggles individuals are facing, there is an urgent need to prioritise mental health and suicide prevention,” Ms Jione said. “Members of the community can play a major role in suicide prevention by recognising the signs that a person might be at risk of suicide and being able to connect that person to help. “The free online workshops teach effective steps to notice that someone is struggling, ascertain the risk for suicide and keep them safe through connecting them to professional help. “We know that 60 per cent of people on the Sunshine Coast believe that negative stigma surrounding mental illness prevents people from asking for help. It’s therefore vital that we – as friends, family, colleagues, leaders and teammates – can recognise that someone close to us is struggling and start a conversation that could save a life,” she said. Trainees can also choose to support the university’s research into the long-term effectiveness of community suicide alertness training. To register for the free online training session, visit The Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s website at www.thealliance.org.au/upcomingevents/. Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

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Calling all young creatives Do you know a teenager with a keen eye for design? Entries are now open for secondary school students from across the country to participate in the Bright Awards, a competition that celebrates creative design by young talents. The annual competition, run by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia, covers categories including graphic design, web and interactive, photography, animation, games, fashion and interior design, giving participants the chance to have their work recognised by industry professionals, as well as the chance for individuals and their school to win cash prizes. Last year, more than 30 schools participated in the competition with students submitting major work projects they have been working on throughout the year. It was the design of Glasshouse Christian College’s current year 12 student Maddie Roulston that caught the eye of the judging panel, being named the 2019 winner of the interior design category. Her entry, which was a part of a larger maquette representation of a sustainable home project, was an Aztec influenced bedroom with the primary focus of using functional and sustainable materials. Maddie’s winning design allowed the school to use the prize money to buy a 3D printer to help students with the modelling process as they work on their projects. While the 2020 school year has started out a little differently, with schools adopting new ways of transitioning to online learning due to COVID-19, design is a unique industry that provides the opportunity to work from anywhere, offering truly global career options. With cash prizes on offer for individuals and their schools and the chance to help students kick start their creative dreams, visit www.billyblue.edu.au/apply/bright-awards for further information and how to enter. Congratulations to Maddie on your awardwinning design!

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Last month we followed the progress of year 11 Maleny High School student Emily Shepherdson with her online virtual cattle show, run through her Facebook group, Cattle Kids Australia. The competition garnered some excellent feedback and community interest, and provided valuable experience for Emily as she judged about 60 entrants from around the country. Due to the number of entries, classes were judged by age group rather than breed, and Emily said it was very hard to pick the winners, as they were all a credit to their breed. “At the end of the day it came down to personal preference but the animals could have been placed in any order for different reasons. However, I am happy with the decisions I made. The response to the competition was amazing and we had a lot of lovely messages and great support from everyone,” Emily said. One of the key things Emily said she had learnt was that good organisation and time management skills were crucial to running any event. She said she would love to do it again, as it was both super fun and challenging, and the experience taught her so much regarding cattle and the beef industry community. “As well as communication skills regarding talking to the local newspaper and even live radio, it has given me a new experience when it comes to public speaking. I would 100% like to do it again! Hopefully with a little more help next time, I am already working on what I can do next. Onto bigger and better things,” Emily said. To find out more and to see the judging results, including Supreme Champion, head to www.facebook.com/CattlekidsAustralia. If you missed our profile article on Emily you can find it in our May 20 edition on page 12 or use this link; https://issuu.com/ glasshousecountrynews/docs/edition_20_ may_2020/12?fr=sZjBkOTE1NDY4Njc

With COVID-19 restrictions severely disrupting the Australian job market, the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Business School has stepped up to provide free assistance to those applying for jobs. The school has developed an online employability toolkit to help upskill people who are currently out of work, considering career changes, interested in professional development or are about to enter the job market for the first time. Dean and head of the USC Business School Professor Lorelle Frazer said the toolkit included four modules that focussed on building and maintaining a personal brand, creating a personal website, using social media for job hunting and developing job application materials and skills. “With so many jobs affected by COVID-19, we wanted to help people bounce back into the workforce as quickly as possible,” Professor Frazer said. “This free, comprehensive community resource from the USC Business School will help people stand out when they are applying for jobs. “It includes ideas about developing and managing an online presence, preparing for job interviews and putting your best foot forward when applying for a new job or responding to the ongoing challenges in the business environment.

“The modules have been developed by industry professionals, feature plenty of interesting video interviews and give participants the opportunity to take a considered look at their professional profile,” she said. “People may complete one or more of the online modules, depending on their interests, with those who complete all four to receive a certificate of completion.” The toolkit is now online at www.usc.edu.au/usc-employability-toolkit. Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

Community Groups Surfcity Darts Club

By Sonia Clark Surfcity Darts Club secretary Karen Hawkins has spoken to GC&M News about the club and what it has to offer. Karen said the club was pleased to recently receive a Local Hero grant from the Member for Glass House Andrew Powell, which has been earmarked primarily for improvements in clubhouse amenities. The club was incorporated in 1993 and relocated from premises in North Arm to the Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club in 2017. In July 2019 the Kylie and Karen Hawkins from Surfcity Darts with Andrew Powell club took over the lease on the old Scout hall opposite the sports club on Steve world champion Jamie Rundle - to those that Irwin Way. have competed at Australian representative levels,” Karen said. “It was wonderful for the association to have their own clubhouse, and since last year with She said that while COVID-19 had halted the help of club members donating their skills momentum on club operations and ongoing and materials, they had been able to refurbish improvements, the club was now looking the shell of building into a bright welcoming forward to re-opening on Friday, July 19. clubhouse space,” Karen said. Karen encourages anyone with an interest in With state of the art dart boards, a licensed bar darts or those looking for a friendly social outlet and plans to expand the outdoor beer garden to come along. Coaching is available and Karen area, the club currently has about 30 active said they always had members on hand to assist members. However, Karen said more members players wishing to learn. were always welcome. The club currently operates member fixtures The clubhouse is also open to the general public on Tuesday nights from 6.30pm and pot luck as well as other community groups looking to doubles, where you are paired with a random hire space on the days the club is not operating. player, on the last Friday night of the month, with the club and bar open to the public every “We are a family-friendly club with all players Friday from 4pm. welcome, aged nine to 99. We have members of all capabilities coming along, from people To find out more, contact Karen on who have never picked up a dart to very 0416 136 426 or visit the club’s Facebook accomplished players - including former youth page at www.facebook.com/surfcitydarts

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Contributed by Paulette Steele It was Aristotle some 2,400 years ago who first said: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.” The Rotary Club of Maleny is recommencing its Pride of Workmanship Awards this year to provide businesses and organisations with an opportunity and a way to acknowledge and thank employees for this habit of excellence. Given the COVID-19 times, some employees have gone to exceptional lengths to help their managers and businesses in this difficult period. Nominees for the Pride of Workmanship program will be presented with a special plaque, which has their name engraved on it, in recognition of their achievements. A dinner will be held at Tranquil Park on Saturday, August 29 where the recipients will be presented with their plaques. Nominators will explain the reasons and the achievement behind why each recipient was chosen. This is a great way to publicly recognise their employees for their efforts. Nominations are now open and will close on August 1. Members of the Rotary Club of Maleny will be going around the community and talking to as many businesses and organisations as possible and giving out nomination forms. As it is impossible to get to everyone, please contact me at paulette.steele@gmail.com if you would like a nomination form or more information. It was Mark Twain who said: “Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered – either by themselves or by others.” Let us hope that in our small way, the Rotary Club of Maleny can ensure the light is shone on someone who might otherwise go unnoticed.

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School Holiday Rattler back on track Get a little wild at Australia Zoo

Wildlife warriors of all ages will be pleased to know that Australia Zoo will be open for the school holidays allowing families to shake off the isolation blues and reconnect with nature through their extensive gardens and wildlife experiences. Locals and visitors can once again get up close with more than 1,200 wild, woolly and wonderful creatures, as the wildlife sanctuary marks its 50th year. Koala baby season will be in full swing, along with a host of exotic and native animals to enjoy in their 45 hectares. On the zoo’s Facebook page recently, Bindi Irwin said the Australia Zoo crew had been working very hard over the past few months to introduce new measures to keep everyone safe while guests enjoy their visit. “We’ve worked closely with Queensland’s Department of Health to create a safe environment for everyone to enjoy a wonderful day out with friends and family,” Bindi said. Social distancing rules will be in place along with hand sanitiser dispensers throughout the grounds and venues. Dining areas will include limited seating and there will be take away picnic options. Additional safety measures will include temperature testing of all staff on arrival at work and clear barriers in retail shops, admission areas and cafés.

Toot! Toot! Calling all Thomas the Tank Engine fans and those who just love the experience of a classic train trip. Throw in the extra bonus of some special stream engine experiences and you have a school holiday outing that will be truly unforgettable. With updated social distancing plans in place and the heritage rail teams fully versed on managing guests’ experiences in line with their updated COVID-19 safety plan, the heritage rail operation is set to provide a unique and interesting way to enjoy the beauty of the Mary Valley area and could provide a great family day trip option. While the number of people on the trains will be limited, there is still the opportunity to enjoy a fun day out for the whole family. Why not book in and head up to Gympie to soak up the stunning Mary Valley with its lovely heritage townships, open spaces and

natural beauty. The first steam service will restart on Saturday, July 11, with a very special superheroes event train where Steam Man will be the superhero of honour. Departing Gympie station at 10am, the return trip gets in at 1pm and includes on-board morning tea, cafe lunch with beverage of choice and certificate of travel. Since starting operations in October 2018, the Mary Valley Rattler has seen more than 46,000 passengers get on board. While government restrictions are still in place, the re-opened service will aim to gradually ease back to full service delivery over the coming months. However, due to the current limited capacity, advanced bookings are essential. To find out more head to www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/maryvalleyrattler/

A train trip on the Mary Valley Rattler could be a great family school holiday option

Twilight markets set to kick off If you are looking for activities for the whole family, then you can’t go past the Caloundra Twilight Markets that kick off again at the start of the school holidays on Friday, June 26. The evening offers a huge array of food, entertainment and artisan stalls on the Esplanade at Bulcock Beach, with some pretty cool bike paths and playgrounds just nearby. A visit to the markets is an enchanting way to soak up the beautiful location that boasts some of the best sunsets on the Sunshine Coast! The first twilight market post lockdown will feature about 70 unique stalls offering street food, including gluten free and vegan options, and artisan and homemade wares. The markets are pet friendly. Usually the twilight markets are held on the last Friday of the month but with school holidays just around the corner, organisers are looking into the possibility of offering

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Boredom Busters Horsey adventures

The Glasshouse Mountains Riding School recently released a schedule of winter school holiday activities that include classes on show jumping and cross country, an adventure camp and games on horseback days. Numbers are limited each day due to COVID-19 restrictions, so make sure you book in quick if your child is keen to sign up. In week one of the holidays there will be a show jumping and cross-country day on Wednesday, July 1 (must be able to canter) and an adventure day camp on Friday, July 3. Week two will have a mounted games day on Tuesday, July 7 (must be able to canter), a games on horseback day on Wednesday, July 8, and a second adventure day camp on Thursday, July 9. The cost is $120 per day and the activities run from 9am-3pm.

Attendees will be allocated their own horse/pony for the day, and learn about care, feeding and grooming. The day will also include learning about horses in general, with activities like catching, leading, brushing and bareback riding on offer followed by games and a trail ride after lunch. Kids are also welcome to bring carrots to feed their special pony. Make sure you bring clothes that can get dirty, a sunhat, morning tea/ lunch, water, closed-in shoes or riding boots and ideally wear jeans or leggings. Helmets are available if required. The riding school is located at 280 Yeates Road, Beerwah. To book in call 0404 497 127 or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ www.glasshousemountainsridingschool.com.au

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Cuddle a camel these holidays

Fancy a fun farmgate experience with a difference? How about cuddling a super cute camel or two? Family-owned QCamel Dairy, based at Glass House Mountains, is offering visitors the chance to book in for a unique camel cuddle experience, while also finding out more about what goes on behind the scenes at the farm. The unique school holiday experience is offered from 10am-12noon on Saturday, July 4 and then on the first Saturday of each month after that. As well as the chance to get up close and personal with these gorgeously gentle creatures, visitors can enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the dairy, including a milking demonstration, and camel milk and products tasting. Visitors can feed the animals with organic fruit provided and enjoy a tasty morning tea and refreshments, which is included in the admission price. The farm overlooks the Glass House Mountains for an added element of interest while enjoying the experience. A QCamel expert will be on hand to answer your questions and assist in ensuring you have an informative and interactive experience that is sure to be talked about for a long time. Tickets are adults $35, concession $20, children $15 and family pass $100. Children under three have free entry and companion card holders also attend free (wheelchair friendly access available). If you love camels, are curious to find out more about what goes on at a camel dairy farm or are just looking for something a bit different and fun these school holidays then a visit to QCamel Dairy could be worth booking into. Search Facebook events for Camel Cuddles at QCamel Dairy or go to www.facebook.com/ events/583989789200464 to find out more.

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Hinterland Heritage

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Schools on the range

1886 - Blackall Range Provisional School was the first school to open on the range and was housed in a shed on the property of one of Maleny’s early selector’s Mr Joseph McCarthy at Wootha. William Verrant was the first teacher at the school with 12 pupils and by 1937 classes had grown to 70 pupils. However, it was still a one-

A ride to school in 1909

The Friends of Pattemore House share the story of the link between Maleny North State School and Dorothy Pattemore, the daughter of one of the Pattemore brothers, Bill, who built Fairview in 1907 for their parents, JR and Emily Pattemore. By 1909, Mr GP Slattery was the teacher at Maleny North State School and he rode his horse (with dogs in tow!) across Reynold’s

teacher school, with assistance from the older students who mentored the younger children. The school became known as the Wootha State School and operated successfully for 63 years. 1898 - Maleny North State School opened, with teacher Mr Verrant sharing his time between this new school and the original Blackall Range School. 1914 - Maleny North School closed.

1922 – Maleny North School reopened in a new building and operated for 65 years. 1949 – Wootha State School closed. 1953 – Maleny North School closed. The building was later relocated and incorporated into the Palmwoods School.

Crossing on the Obi to get to work. This crossing (now near a popular part of the Heritage Trail on the Maleny Precinct) emerged close to Gardners Lane, where brothers and farmers Bill and Albert Pattemore and their families were now sharing and living in the same small house. The Friends have a family account of the youthful and smartly dressed teacher dropping

Mr Slattery, school teacher, in 1909 riding across the Obi’s Reynold’s Crossing on his way to school

Mr Slattery (L) and Dorothy Pattemore (standing in the middle, bottom step). Note the M for Maleny on the boy’s shirt. Information provided by Friends of Pattemore House.

Inside Bankfoot House

If you haven’t already had the chance to peek inside one of Sunshine Coast’s most prominent heritage houses then why not check it out in a series of virtual tours. Bankfoot House, managed by Sunshine Coast Council, is a state heritage listed property and the oldest surviving residence in the Glass House Mountains. William and Mary Grigor established the house in 1868. Cobb & Co coaches, travelling between Brisbane and the Gympie goldfields, used the property as a lunch stop and staging post and the house was named after Mary’s village in Scotland. The property remained with the same family 22

across three generations. The Grigor, Burgess and Ferris families occupied the house for more than 130 years. The last resident of Bankfoot House, Jack Ferris, died in 2002 at the age of 101. The Caloundra City Council (as it was then known) purchased the house and contents from the Ferris family in 2004 with a commitment to establish the property as a house museum.

by and picking Dorothy up on his way past, both of them sharing a ride to school on his horse, one of the main modes of transport for many school children at the time. Another interesting snippet is that in 1907 Mr Joe Pollock built the Hotel Maleny on land purchased from Francis Dunlop on the eastern banks of the Obi. When the North Maleny School closed in 1914, it was moved to the rear of the new hotel for use as a kitchen - talk about recycling! Francis Dunlop also established the first butcher shop on the site of the present Maleny State School. In the virtual tours you will discover the ingenuity of three generations of the same family who called Bankfoot House their home for 134 years. To see the Inside Bankfoot House tours go to https://heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Programs-and-Events/Bankfoot-House-virtualtours. If you would like to see Bankfoot House for yourself, the council is once again welcoming locals and visitors from June 19, opening on Fridays from 10am-3pm for booked tours only. Bookings can be made for small groups (maximum five people). Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

Personalised learning, inspiring opportunity Now in its third year, Maleny Independent School (MIS) offers a progressive and holistic approach to education, that honours the individual needs of learners, through years 7 to 10. The school values each young learner as they venture on a journey of discovery as an authentic and engaged global citizen in a safe and supportive environment. This school vision is at the forefront of everything they do. A year 9 learner that has been at the school for a couple of years said that from first glance people either love it or hate it. “Our school is unique. It gives you more of a real learning environment where you get more confident. Another good thing is it is

very flexible. We can’t be stuck in a room being told what to think and do, we need space to grow.” Principal Angie Kelly said that acknowledging the unique needs of the adolescent learner was crucial to a successful learning journey. “Many young people become disengaged and disconnected from their education,” Angie said. “The mainstream system is based on a model that dates back to the industrial revolution and it is not serving many young people. “Their experience is largely one of being pushed through a hefty curriculum with little opportunity to develop a love of learning, embrace

their innate curiosity about themselves and the world around them, and discover their passions. At MIS, we strive to change all that,” she said. There is one facilitator for every 10-12 learners, so everyone gets a high level of support to achieve their individual learning goals. A personalised learning approach means that it is not a one-size-fits-all experience at school. Learners are encouraged to have a voice in their learning and set expectations for the way the school community works. Embedding innovation in the way the curriculum is delivered is also a way to improve engagement and learning. This year the school partnered with Chris Bond, a chef at a local restaurant On Obi, to run the food technology sessions. Each week learners went to the restaurant to learn about food safety and preparation under Chris’s expert tuition. “Having a clear sense of purpose in learning also helps to engage young people at school,” Angie said. “Getting learners involved with projects and focusing on real-life

skills contributes to building a sense of ownership of learning and aims to bring enjoyment to education. “The design of the education program allows learners to feel that school is more relevant, important and prepares them in a way that has meaning for life outside school,” Angie said. The school encourages and supports a diversity of pathways to meet the individual needs of each learner as they progress through high school, such as TAFE in Schools, school-based apprenticeships and VET. MIS also focuses on the social and emotional wellbeing of learners, with sessions on communication skills, bullying, brain development and more. Addressing social and emotional needs allows for a more enjoyable and meaningful learning environment. Go along to their open day on 24 June to find out more.

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You Said It Re: Maleny Precinct path upgrade

Green Hills was consulted by Cr Winston Johnston on the path upgrade (GC&M News, June 10) and a satisfactory result should be achieved. Green Hills has been closely associated with council on planning matters since 1996 and we look forward to this relationship continuing. Paul Gilmour-Walsh President Maleny District Green Hills Fund

Glasshouse Country RSL

I hope all of our patrons and the wider community are well. After three months of closure due to COVID-19, we are finally able to reopen on Friday, June 19 at 5pm for meals and drinks. It has been necessary for us to make some changes to our operations to comply with the government’s COVID-19 response. We are able to seat a maximum of 40 people while maintaining social distancing, so for the foreseeable future it will be sensible to pre-book your table by email to glasshousersl@bigpond.com, or by phone on 5438 7777. Once our limit has been reached we will unfortunately have to turn away other potential visitors. We have all the necessary sanitation and social distancing measures in place that will work well with your co-operation. We are looking forward to your renewed patronage

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Our group will hold a meeting at the Celebrate Glasshouse Country office below the Landsborough School of Arts and Memorial Hall at 10am on Monday, July 13. Please bring lunch. To find out more contact Viki Blaik via email vikblik@gmail.com. Viki Blaik

Queensland Government response to COVID-19

I wish to comment on the good job the Palaszczuk Labor government has done in protecting Queenslanders from the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus presented a huge challenge. The government made its decisions based on sound health advice. The vulnerabilities of several groups in the population had to be considered: schoolchildren, the elderly, Indigenous people and health workers. Restoring health staff after the cuts that the Newman LNP government made was vital. I think we all feel for the effect of the restrictions on the business and tourism sectors. The Labor government has allocated more than $800 million to businesses across the state to maintain staff and retain operations through COVID-19. This money is one of several Labor projects supporting

more than 68,000 Queensland jobs. With the new runway at the Sunshine Coast Airport now open, it will generate millions of dollars for local businesses through the tourism industry. A loan from the Queensland Treasury supported this Sunshine Coast Council and private enterprise partnership. Figures tell a lot. A comparison with the state of Louisiana in the US shows how well the Queensland Government is handling the pandemic. The populations of both states are similar. Queensland has had 1,063 cases and 7 deaths while Louisiana has, unfortunately, had 46,619 cases and 3,014 deaths. (Figures correct to June 6, government sources). Anne Philtrip Maleny

Heartening to see

With the closure of some News Corp owned regional newspapers it was heartening for a luddite to see the re-appearance of the GC&M News in paper format last week. Ian Pollock Witta Editor’s note Sadly Ian probably won’t see his letter in this week’s online edition. At this stage our print edition is monthly with the next edition on July 8 and we are looking forward to it becoming fortnightly after that.

Elected Representatives Research is essential to health with Mark McArdle

State Member for Caloundra Queensland is home to a significant number of internationally renowned medical research facilities. Perhaps one of the best known is the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute formed 75 years ago and located at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital at Herston. Perhaps the name Berghofer needs to be explained. Toowoomba philanthropist Clive Berghofer in 2013 donated $50.1 million to the institute to assist with their research. By no means a small donation. The institute publishes a paper every quarter and in its most recent publication it dealt with several important issues. As one would anticipate the institute is now heavily involved in researching COVID-19. Such research includes screening to assess how the virus damages the heart, the way people with blood cancers respond to COVID-19 and testing treatments for the infection through clinical trials. The recent paper also touches on a global collaboration to predict genes that affect the risk of breast cancer. The article quotes Professor Georgia Chenevix-Trench who said: “This research gives us a clearer picture of the genetic complexity of breast cancer and will improve our ability to predict who is at risk. We hope it will lead to better screening and early intervention.” We correctly praise our frontline medical carers – doctors, nurses, paramedics and allied health professionals but we can at times neglect the important role research plays in developing medicines and understanding disease. The QIMR Berghofer Institute is one of the facilities at the forefront of research and it is important that we ensure research goes from the “bench to the bed”.

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In the Garden Get off the mower merry-go-round A UK study has found that if you add up the time a person spends mowing the lawn, they use, on average, two whole months of their life just pushing or riding a mower. And that was in the UK … so you’d imagine that total would be considerably higher for us lawnmad Aussies. There has to be a better way. And there is – there’s four actually. 1. Get rid of the lawn and replace it with something that takes no looking after. Concrete, gravel, artificial turf, mulch are all options. This may be to some people’s tastes but it’s not for everyone. 2. Get in someone to mow your lawn for you. You’ll free up your weekends and be supporting a local person to make a living. 3. Replace the lawn with garden beds. I’ve done this for about twothirds of our acre and a quarter block … so I haven’t eliminated the mowing totally, but at least really reduced the effort. 4. Replace that water and nutrient hungry lawn with an alternative ground cover plant that takes much

less effort to maintain. leaf variety that makes This last option is one not too many a great trailing hanging pot plant. take up but in reality it’s probably one that should be considered more Another homegrown often. option is native violet (Viola hedercea). This At least you might consider beauty has the benefit replacing part of the lawn in the of producing tiny violet areas where it doesn’t do very well flowers that are edible in anyway or where you really don’t salads. This one is probably need to have grass. more suited to replacing grass These could be areas that are in shadier areas. shady and dry under trees, areas Mini mondo grass unlikely to be walked over or played on, small or If you like the look of awkward spaces, grass, you could look and steeper at mini mondo sloping areas. grass (Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nanus’). The benefits It is actually part of replacing of the asparagus the lawn with family rather than an alternative a grass. It is a plant are native of Japan, but many, with is loved here due to the main its drought hardiness. ones being less time spent Being a relatively slow Temple grass in maintenance, spreader means that to less water used, less achieve a good coverage fertiliser used and less toxic over a larger area, you’ll need to pesticides too. plant a lot of plants. So check plant sale sites for people who have dug Lawn alternatives can help out big clumps or advertise that increase the biodiversity of your you’re looking for mini mondo, property too. You can expect more otherwise it could be expensive bees, more small native animals buying the volume of established like lizards, more butterflies and trays of plants you’ll need through insects, plus the birds that chase commercial nurseries. them for food. Baby’s tears So what are some of these lawn alternatives? If you’re after a delicate look, you could try baby’s tears (Soleirolia Kidney weed soleirolii), which is a soft matThe most common is a native forming creeper with tiny bright creeper called kidney weed green leaves and small white (Dichondra repens). This is a low flowers. growing, hardy, creeping spreader Although it is Mediterranean in with small, green kidney shaped origin, it likes more sheltered leaves. There is even a grey/silver

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Sport The Range Croquet Club Contributed by Ken Barker Thursday, June 4 saw Nick Cram and Vince Carbery play singles on lawn one where Nick won 17–9. Donna

Manning and Kath Smith were beaten by Sarah Widin and Ken 21–9. On lawn two, Helen Andrews and Gillian

Jan Trendle plays a shot at supervised practice

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Bradley drew 7–7 with Priscilla Vickers and Wallace Roy. Both lawns were busy during practice on Saturday, June 6. Wallace, Sarah and Priscilla played a practise match on lawn two. The attached photo shows Gillian Bradley, Helen Uhlmann and Janelle Wilson watching Jan Trendle play a shot under instruction from Vince. Wallace and Helen A played three games of golf croquet on Sunday, June 7 with Wallace winning 7–5 in each. On lawn one Donna lost to Nick Cram 12–19 while Ken and Sarah beat Kath and Vince 14-10. Club championships are imminent. The tournament season is beginning. Put your name on the blackboard outside

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What do you call Woolworths when it burns down? Coles Contributed by Nick Atwell Beerwah

Are you speaking to me?

A man walks into a bar and it’s empty – it’s just him and the bartender. He sits down and orders a drink. He hears someone whisper, “Pssst…I like your tie.” The man looks around but doesn’t see anyone. “Pssst…that colour looks nice on you.” He asks the bartender, “Excuse me, but…are you speaking to me?” The bartender rolls his eyes and says, “No, sorry about that. It’s the peanuts…they’re complimentary.”

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An old lady walked into a pet store, found a parrot and asked the owner if she could buy it. The owner said, “Heck no! That parrot has a bad mouth! Trust me, you do not want that parrot!” She said, “I can teach it good manners.” But, when she got home the parrot said a bad word, so she put it in the freezer for 10 seconds. She took it out and said, “Did you learn your lesson?” It said another bad word so she put it back in for 30 seconds. She took it out and asked if it learned its lesson yet. The parrot said “Brr…yes I learned my lesson, but, what did the chicken do?”

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