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BEERBURRUM residents are urging Sunshine Coast Council to reject a proposed service station at the entrance to the township and instead consider transforming the site into a tourism, cultural and visitor hub. With the controversial

development now at decision stage, residents seized on a visit by the Mayor and councillors last week to directly raise their concerns about the proposal. Long-term resident Kate Grealy said the community was not opposed to better local services, but questioned the need for

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another service station given existing facilities within a short drive of Beerburrum. She said the proposed site, opposite Beerburrum State School and adjoining the Glass House Mountains National Park trailhead, presented a much bigger opportunity. “The best outcome

would be that council just squashes the development application,” she said. “The site itself is just so sensitive, with its proximity to the trailhead. “I believe that council should invest in acquisition of the property, and that they should clean it up to a very high environmental standard.”

Division 1 Councillor Jenny Broderick said community feedback on the proposal had been mixed, with some residents supporting improved access to fuel, food and local employment, while others questioned the scale and suitability of the development. Story p5

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Mitch Gaynor THE suspicion is that Sunshine Coast Council spent well into six figures fighting the Glass House quarry appeal. We may never know exactly how much because Council refuses to disclose what it spent on lawyers, barristers, experts and consultants. What we do know is that Judge Nicole Kefford was scathing about significant parts of the case advanced against the quarry expansion. “Scaremongering”, “nonsensical” and “completely unprepared” were among the descriptions contained in the 223page judgment. We thought it reasonable to ask whether Council could have and should have, done better for ratepayers. Council initially played a dead bat, saying it would not comment because final orders had not been made. But those orders were finally made earlier this month so we naturally put the questions back to Council. We asked whether it had concerns about the preparation

or conduct of its case, whether there would be a review and what Council believed it ultimately achieved through the proceedings. We also asked why final conditions allowed around one production blast a week and contained no daily truck movement cap after Council had earlier sought tighter controls. Council had previously proposed a 372-movement daily cap before abandoning it during negotiations over the final conditions. If you were being generous, at least they didn’t burn too much ratepayer money with a response. “Sunshine Coast Council did not elect to take the matter to a contested hearing, the applicant appealed the deemed refusal of the application,” Council responded. That’s technically correct because Hanson did lodge the appeal after Council failed to determine the application within the required timeframe. But this still doesn’t properly answer the questions. After all, council filed its reasons for refusal and clearly seemed against the

expansion plans. The question for ratepayers is not who filed the appeal. It is whether Council believes the public money spent defending its position was well spent, what it achieved and whether anything has been learned from a judgment containing such pointed criticism. On that, ratepayers are still waiting for an answer. Community Clubhouse It was a pleasure to be at the official opening of the Maleny Golf Course Clubhouse last Friday. A major theme from speakers was just how integral the local golfing community had been in bringing the project to fruition. In fact half of the $1.7m project was funded by locals. The outcome is a fantastic facility overlooking the lush and rolling green fairways of Maleny Golf Course. Here’s hoping you’re on target hitting up to the 18th green, because once people get wind of the clubhouse, you could well be playing in front of a decent size audience. Mitch No pressure!

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MP Wallace urges rebates for seniors FISHER MP Andrew Wallace says more than 10,000 Australians have backed his campaign against planned changes to private health insurance rebates for older people. Mr Wallace said 10,340 people had signed a petition calling on the Federal Government to retain additional rebates for Australians aged 65 and over. He sought leave to table the signatures in Parliament on September 10, but said permission was refused. From April 1, 2027, proposed reforms would remove the additional age-based rebate currently available to people aged 65 and over, meaning people within the same income tier would receive the same rebate rate. Mr Wallace said the change could substantially increase premiums for some older policyholders and risk pushing people out of private health insurance. “Many of these older Australians are on low or ﬁxed incomes and have very little capacity to absorb another major living expense,” he said. He said the issue was particularly signiﬁcant on the Sunshine Coast, where the Fisher electorate has a comparatively older population.

Beekeepers worried B2N is destroying native hives By Sonia Isaacs

activities are conducted in compliance with legislative requirements and with CRITICAL native bee minimal impact on wildlife,” colonies may have been lost a TMR spokesperson said. during vegetation clearing TMR said qualified for the Beerburrum to ecologists conducted Nambour rail project, surveys 10 to 20 days a Sunshine Coast before clearing to beekeeper has warned, identify wildlife and as the varroa mite I’m seeing native bee habitat, including crisis puts growing swarms over mulch native and European pressure on the piles where their beehives. Licensed region’s pollinators. Fauna Spotter Catchers Brymac Native Bees tree-hollow nests have were also present owner Dean Bryant, been turned to chips. during vegetation who has worked with clearing to manage native stingless bees wildlife interactions for 21 years, said and relocate animals demand for native and beehives where hives had surged as necessary. European honeybees But Mr Bryant said were hit by varroa native colonies could mite. be extremely difficult Mr Bryant said he to detect before trees feared wild colonies were felled, with small nesting inside tree nest entrances often hollows may have concealed in hollows. been inadvertently “We’re getting calls destroyed during and emails every day vegetation clearing for hives,” he said. along the Beerburrum “But I’m seeing to Beerwah rail native bee swarms over corridor for Stage 1 mulch piles where their of the Beerburrum to tree-hollow nests have Nambour (B2N) Rail been turned to chips. Upgrade. They don’t abandon The Department of the hive - the queen Transport and Main can’t fly - so when the Roads (TMR) rejected tree goes, they go with suggestions native it.” bee colonies had been Glass House Mountains beekeeper Dean Bryant with a native bee hive. overlooked, saying qualified ecologists conducted surveys before clearing and both native and European beehives were successfully

relocated. “The B2N Stage 1 project team works closely with ecologists to ensure all clearing

Mr Bryant claimed demand for native hives had increased “a hundredfold” following varroa’s impact on European honeybees, forcing his operation to pause its “100 hives in 100 schools” education program to focus on supplying colonies for pollination. He said he had observed exposed or lost colonies around Beerburrum and Beerwah, including along Steve Irwin Way, although the number potentially aﬀected by development clearing was diﬀicult to quantify. TMR said native beehives found during B2N works had been successfully relocated to retained vegetation or elsewhere in the local area, while European beehives had also been salvaged. Mr Bryant is calling for native bee specialists to have greater involvement in future infrastructure clearing and for rescue groups to be given access when colonies are discovered in felled trees. He said protecting native colonies was becoming increasingly important as varroa placed pressure on European honeybees and demand for alternative pollinators increased.

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Final ruling allows for 50 blasts per year, no daily truck cap, no 50-year closure limit By Mitch Gaynor UP TO 50 production blasts a year and no daily cap on truck movements have now been locked in after a court signed off on the controversial Glass House Mountains quarry expansion. Planning and Environment Court Judge Nicole Kefford’s final orders formally approve Hanson’s appeal, allowing Heidelberg Materials’ quarry to double extraction from 600,000 tonnes to 1.2 million tonnes

a year and dig to around 48 metres below sea level. The orders also conﬁrm Sunshine Coast Council failed to secure a number of restrictions it pursued after losing the substantive appeal in July. Council had sought to cap haulage at 372 truck movements a day, limit production blasting to twice a month and impose a 50year limit on the approval. Hanson rejected those conditions and Council later backed away from each of them before the ﬁnal orders

were made. There is no daily truck cap in the ﬁnal approval and the proposed 50-year sunset clause has also disappeared. Instead, production blasting will be limited to 50 blasts each calendar year, or roughly one a week, along with up to 22 blasts for development and rehabilitation works. Quarry operations can run from 6am to 6pm weekdays and 7am to 1pm Saturdays. The existing haulage route through Coonowrin Road to

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Steve Irwin Way remains in place, with trucks banned from using other routes except for local deliveries. Haulage trucks cannot operate on the route before 5.30am or after 6.30pm. The ﬁnal orders bring to an end a long court battle sparked by Hanson’s appeal against Council’s deemed refusal of the expansion. Judge Keﬀord’s July judgment was highly critical of parts of the case run against the quarry, describing some arguments as “non-sensical” and

“scaremongering”. Asked about those comments a Council spokesperson said: “Sunshine Coast Council did not elect to take the matter to a contested hearing, the applicant appealed the deemed refusal of the application.” “Council’s ability to seek or impose conditions is limited to matters that are reasonable, relevant to the development and linked to assessment benchmarks within the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme.”

Tourism operators’ visa fears QUEENSLAND tourism operators have warned proposed changes to visitor and Working Holiday Maker visas could hurt regional businesses and reduce international visitor spending. The Queensland Tourism Industry Council said options reportedly under consideration included cutting visitor visa validity from 12 months to six and removing access to second and third Working Holiday Maker visas. QTIC chief executive Natassia Wheeler said temporary visitors played a different role to longer-term migration and should not be caught up in broader efforts to reduce net migration. “Queensland shouldn’t have to trade away jobs, visitor spending and business capacity so a national number looks better,” she said. Working Holiday Makers spent $3.3bn in Australian capital cities and another $1.1bn in regional areas during 2025. Second and third-year visas accounted for almost two in five of the 323,077 Working Holiday Maker visas granted in 2025-26. QTIC wants the Federal Government to preserve regional work pathways, publish modelling before changing visa settings.

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Fisher Award winners are revealed SUNSHINE Coast community champions have been recognised at the ninth annual Fisher Community Awards, with almost 300 nominations received across 11 categories. The winners were announced at a gala dinner at the Sunshine Coast Function Centre, Caloundra RSL, on Friday night. Michael and Kerri-Lyn Stewart, founders of the Balin Stewart Foundation, were named Educators of the Year for their work raising awareness about knife violence following the death of their 16-year-old son Balin in 2022. Young Achiever of the Year went to 16-year-old Jessica Cronin, who founded 2030 in Focus, raised money for overseas education projects and collected more than 470kg of school supplies. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace, who established the awards in 2018, said the strength of nominations showed community spirit remained strong across the Sunshine Coast. “These awards remain my favourite night on the calendar because they give us the opportunity to recognise people who contribute so much,” he said Winners were recognised across education, sport, business, environment and community service.

‘Hey councillors, shelve the servo!’ By Mitch Gaynor BEERBURRUM residents are urging Sunshine Coast Council to reject a proposed service station at the entrance to the township and instead consider transforming the site into a tourism, cultural and visitor hub. With the controversial development now at decision stage, residents seized on a visit by the Mayor and councillors last week to directly raise their concerns about the proposal. Long-term resident Kate Sunshine Coast Councillors and Mayor Rosanna Natoli with Beerburrum residents this week. Grealy said the community House Mountains area. trailhead, which attracts application,” she said. was not opposed to Division 1 Councillor large numbers of visitors “The site itself is just so better local services, but Jenny Broderick said accessing the mountains, sensitive, with its proximity questioned the need for community feedback on with further investment to the trailhead. another service station planned as part of the Seven the proposal had been “I believe that council given existing facilities mixed, with some residents Peaks project. should invest in acquisition within a short drive of Residents have also raised supporting improved of the property, and that Beerburrum. access to fuel, food and concerns about traffic and they should clean it up to She said the proposed local employment, while pedestrian safety near a very high environmental site, opposite Beerburrum others questioned the the school, bushfire and standard.” State School and adjoining scale and suitability of the stormwater risks, noise, Ms Grealy said the the Glass House Mountains development. air quality and proposed property could instead National Park trailhead, She said particular operating hours from 4am allow the existing trailhead presented a much bigger concern had been raised to 10pm. to expand into “a visitor opportunity. about the proposal for four Ms Grealy said there were information centre, a “The best outcome bowsers and eight refuelling already several service cultural and historical hub”. would be that council just points, which would be stations within the wider Council was investing squashes the development substantially larger than the Beerburrum and Glass significantly in the

former service station on the site. Council had sought further information from the applicant on matters including character, need, amenity, environmental impacts and bushﬁre risk. Cr Broderick said council oﬀicers would now assess the applicant’s responses alongside community submissions before deciding whether further information was required and whether the application needed to come before councillors for a vote.

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A clubhouse fore all Maleny Golf Clubhouse oﬀicially opened By Aydan Kelly YEARS of planning, fundraising and persistence have culminated in the oﬀicial opening of Maleny Golf Club’s new $1.7 million clubhouse. More than 60 members, supporters and guests attended the opening ceremony, including Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston, former deputy mayor Don Smith and a host of people who helped build the club from its earliest days. The project received the green light in November last year, clearing the way for construction of the sevenmodule clubhouse. General manager Doug Evans said the facility would

not have been possible without the backing of members and the wider community. “More than $850,000 came from our generous members and supporters,” he said.

“We think we’re very, very fortunate to have such a great, great group of members and supporters.” Mr Evans added the clubhouse had always been intended to serve more than just golfers. “We see this as a shared community space,” he said. “We’ve already had more than a dozen events and functions here, from Dark Sky events to Maleny Commerce functions to

major golf events, and the idea is that people don’t have to come here just to play golf.” “We want it to be a place where people can come, sit down, have a coﬀee or something to eat and enjoy the view,” Mr Evans said. “We’re really happy to be able to provide that for the community, and we see that role growing, particularly through pathways for juniors and women.” The ceremony also recognised some of those who have

played important roles in the club’s development, including number one member Rod Thamm and Ladies Coordinator Narelle Thamm. Former shop manager Mike Finley was also acknowledged for his contribution. The ceremony Clockwise from main: Former Treasurer Bob concluded with a Hall, Steve Porter, #1 member Rod Thamm, and Max Whitten. Cr Winston Johnston symbolic tee-oﬀ Penny OAM and Steve Porter; Heather, Anne, Barbie down the 18th and Penny; Edee and Mel; Laurie, Andrew, fairway involving David and Sara; General Manager Doug Mr Evans, Mr Finley Evans; the new clubhouse.

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Former wave park site sold A MAJOR Glenview development site earmarked for a water park, resort and retail precinct has been sold after being placed on the market by receivers and managers. The 2652 Steve Irwin Way property was oﬀered for sale through Colliers International late last year, with expressions of interest closing on December 10. The site includes existing development approvals for the staged delivery of a tourist attraction featuring a water park and wave pool, along with a resort complex of about 160 dwellings and 74 villas. Approvals also include retail and food and beverage outlets. The property has about 500 metres of frontage to Steve Irwin Way and is improved with a modern two-bedroom display villa, plunge pool and storage shed. Its location places it within about 10 minutes of Australia Zoo and Aussie World, about 30 minutes from Maroochydore and within an hour of Brisbane CBD. Colliers agents Nick Dowling and Baydn Dodds had marketed the property on behalf of the appointed receivers and managers. Details of the purchaser and ﬁnal sale price have not been disclosed.

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New Escape plan hatched By Mitch Gaynor ONE of the hinterland’s most awarded and recognised tourism operators is proposing a major expansion, with plans lodged for an 11-cabin ecoresort, restaurant and day spa at North Maleny. The owners of Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat have applied to Sunshine Coast Council to develop a 9.6-hectare property at 116 Narrows Road, immediately south-east of the existing retreat. The proposal by XOLI Pty Ltd would include 11 shortstay cabins accommodating up to 22 guests, along with a

day spa and restaurant. Each cabin would include a large deck and private pool, with guests able to walk or be transferred by golf buggy between accommodation and the resort facilities. The restaurant would cater for up to 60 people per sitting, although outside patronage would be capped at 20 people. The day spa would primarily cater for guests of both the new development and existing Narrows Escape, while also allowing up to 12 members of the public at a time. Planning documents said the proposal was designed

to build on Narrows Escape’s established premium accommodation oﬀering and strengthen the hinterland’s nature, wellness and dining tourism market. The application said the development also had the support of Visit Sunshine Coast, which identiﬁed Narrows Escape as one of the hinterland’s “signature premium nature-based and wellness tourism experiences”. The project has been conceived as an immersive rainforest retreat encouraging visitors to “slow down, reconnect with nature” while providing

accommodation, wellness and dining experiences integrated with the surrounding landscape. The documents said the project was also intended to encourage longer visitor stays and support local businesses and producers.

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Witta Rec Club’s big birthday Contributed by Dr. Theresa Craig AM ONE hundred years have flown by, with many families and friends coming together on Saturday, 12 September,

to celebrate the centenary of the Witta Recreation Club. Misty weather, interspersed with beautiful sunshine, saw those attending enjoy a day of fun activities, including pony

rides, a petting zoo, the Bubble Girls, face painting, and a touch football game. Young people also completed colouring pages for the time capsule, contributing their own memories of the centenary celebration for future generations. A fitting ceremony marked this important milestone. The Hon Andrew Powell MP, Member for Glass House, and Andrew Wallace MP, Federal Member for Fisher, joined Lynda Burgess, past president of the Witta Recreation Club, to unveil a memorial plaque. They also unveiled a commemorative plaque bearing the names of the original committee members and recognising

those who have helped the Club throughout its first 100 years. The time capsule was displayed with memorabilia from the Club’s past and present. It will be sealed until 2076, when future members will be able to look back and gain an understanding of the community spirit and dedication that have sustained the Club through the generations. The day concluded with a fun-filled evening of dancing to Late for Woodstock. The centenary celebration was organised by Witta Recreation Club member Leca Winters, with

the support of a dedicated team of volunteers. A huge thank you goes to all sponsors and donors, including major sponsor Ray White Maleny. A heartfelt thank you also goes to the volunteers who made the celebration possible and showed that community spirit remains alive and well in Witta.

Beerburrum’s big trivia night More than 80 residents enjoyed QuizBurrum, Beerburrum’s own trivia night at the Beerburrum Hall on Friday September

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Chamber visits Halcyon Dales GLASSHOUSE Country Chamber members were hosted by Halcyon Dales at Beerwah where they heard from Andrew Astorquia from Stockland and financial planner Chris Carlin of Glasshouse Wealth. About 50 guests were given a tour of Halcyon’s new $15 million two-storey clubhouse. The facility includes a cinema, large bar and dining room, library, sauna, gym and an undercover bowling green

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increased subsequent-year desexed dog registration from $61.60 to $64.55, or about 4.8 per cent, while average residential rates rose 3.97 per cent. Somerset Regional Council has frozen dog registration fees for three years from its 2024–25 Budget, with a discounted two-year registration covering 2026 to 2028 costing $90 if paid by September 30. Somerset’s general rates increased by 6 per cent this year. In Noosa, where average rates increased by 6.1 per cent, registration is free for puppies under six months and desexed dogs owned by eligible age and disability pensioners and Veterans’ Aﬀairs Gold Card holders. Sunshine Coast residents have now started pushing back against the increase, with animal behaviour trainer Bree Logie launching the Facebook group SCC Dog Registration Pushback. The group has attracted thousands of supporters, with residents now using data from other council areas to develop alternative

registration models to put to Sunshine Coast Council. On the Sunshine Coast, the $33 increase applies to each desexed dog, while the pensioner registration fee has risen from $15 to $35 and registration for a desexed cat has increased by $13 to $43. Ms Logie, who owns four large rescue dogs, said she accepted Council’s costs were rising but questioned the scale of the increase in a single year. “From a business perspective, you normally do your increases in line with CPI, and that’s a lot of money. That’s a huge percentage above CPI,” she said. “The 110 per cent to me is an issue because unless it’s completely justiﬁed, what’s that going to be next year?” A Council spokesperson said the previous fees were not covering the cost of providing animal management services, with the revised fees designed to improve cost recovery while maintaining existing service levels. “Council understands that

any increase in household costs is important to residents and has retained discounted registration for desexed animals and concession arrangements for eligible pensioners,” they said. Council said registration fees helped fund services including responding to roaming animals and dog attacks, reuniting lost pets with owners, operating the Sippy Creek Animal Pound, patrols and compliance activities, community education, signage and partnerships with animal welfare organisations. However, Ms Logie said the increases and current

structure could particularly aﬀect households with several animals, including people who had taken on rescue dogs. She is now canvassing alternatives including a tiered fee structure for households with multiple rescue dogs, concessions for foster carers and discounts for owners who have put their dogs through obedience training. Ms Logie said a poll conducted through the group attracted more than 700 responses, with 97 per cent of respondents indicating they would prefer lifetime registration. With the current fees

a self-service checkout with a weighing area apparently designed for someone buying a sandwich and a bottle of milk. Meanwhile, the queue behind us grew, along with the collective frustration of everyone waiting to process their own groceries. We watched an elderly couple struggle to try and follow the self-checkout process which made even more frustrated with this decision. I don’t understand is why one of the busiest family

and commonly the only opportune shopping day of the week is apparently the ideal time to remove the service. At some point, you have to ask: what exactly are we saving money for? So after many years of shopping there, we’ll be moving our weekly shop to Woolworths and may even take advantage of their home delivery service. Congratulations, Aldi. You’ve managed to turn one of your most loyal customers into someone

quite happy to have someone else deliver the groceries to my front door. Maxi Beerwah

Can we at least get a gold plated dog tag so we get something for our money. Wally Stibbe Maybe we can have a special registration fee that exempts us from getting fined for walking our dogs off leash! Doreen Wheeler Somerset has done the same. $140 for 2yrs BUT pay before end of September and its only $100 per dog. Jenny Varcoe Contact your local Councillor there are eleven of them, and let them know what you think of this attack on pet owners. Ray Page It’s about the same as everyone else is paying in SEQ. Jack Young It’s a similar amount now to what it is in other areas. Paul Fillery Caboolture Council is $53 and so is Moreton Bay - so not a big difference really. Lorraine Moore Honestly don’t see the fuss. I’m broke and saying

that but, I love our dog and would pay whatever I need to, to keep him with us. Just part of being a pet owner/guardian. Bonnie Ross

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already adopted, Ms Logie said she also wanted greater certainty about what owners could face in future years. “I would be happy if they make an absolute guarantee that they’re not going to go up again over the next ﬁve years, or what’s going to stop further increases,” she said. She said the issue was particularly important during a cost-of-living crisis. Council said registration fees would continue to be reviewed annually, with future decisions taking into account service costs, community needs, legislative requirements and comparisons with other local governments.

If my car sits in my backyard and I don’t drive it on public roads, I don’t need to register it. Should be the same for dogs. Peter Laenen 110% increase is an absolute joke!!! Day light robbery! Lauren Hooper It’s extremely high. They should have gradually increased the costs. I’m also not seeing how they are using the money around the city. Amy East

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To good health The Deﬁbulator Awareness session presented at the Glasshouse Country RSL Subbranch Inc. on Saturday 5 September 2026 was an outstanding success with many community groups represented a total of 31 participants attended the awareness session, the feedback from the trainers was the attendees were engaging with many questions raised at question time. All attendees left the session with a very good understanding as to the operation of the device including a much better understanding dismissing apprehensions and a more competent approach in the event they have to use this life saving device. Glasshouse Country RSL Subbranch Inc wishes to thank all Community groups who attended . Danny Cooper President GHC RSL

Annie M Johnson The money spent on the Maple Street Maleny upgrade would have been better spent on a new Council run indoor Your reaction to: swimming pool The impact of Maleny Greg Williams Streetscaping on Maple St Whilst the r relief trade outworks rules Counleftcil country is as Council rules out support counting cost of streetscape Businesses going down the gutter and where people’s needs The Council should be continue to be ignored; asking why this is all taking what’s the point of going so long. Also they really into business if operator’s need to come and see what voices aren’t heard or is actually going on. addressed. Lorraine Gregory David Tones I wonder who really wanted They have the money but this upgrade. I can think only want to spend on of other things that would themselves and on the have helped residents coast. more, like improving Linda Rook footpaths or providing Council are doing a youth opportunities. great job doing maleny Frances Harper streetscaping so all you They also need to go back whingers who you would to the crossing at the iga never satisfy think of the one and redo the edging as extra tourists etc who will when u drive over it there’s want to come shopping in a bad lip on it they need beautiful town like maleny. to make it smoother for Robert Winch By Sonia Isaacs

SUNSHINE Coast Council has rejected calls for ﬁnancial compensation for Maleny businesses reporting heavy losses during the streetscape works, despite some traders claiming turnover has fallen by as much as 90 per cent. Following GC&M News’ September 8 report detailing the impact of traﬀic diversions, reduced parking and congestion, Council was asked whether it would consider compensation,

rate or fee relief, or other direct financial support for affected traders. A Council spokesperson confirmed no compensation would be offered. “Council appreciates local businesses’ support of the project and recognises that any construction activity has an impact on our community,” the spokesperson said. “Council has a responsibility to provide essential public infrastructure upgrades throughout the Sunshine Coast and is not in a position to provide financial

compensation to businesses urging residents and visitors to continue supporting who may be impacted with Maleny businesses, which works of this nature.” remain open and accessible Council instead pointed during construction. businesses towards existing The response comes support programs and after traders told GC&M information available News they had cut casual website. through the project staff hours and suffered It said the project significant falls in customer team had been in regular numbers since the contact with traders and westbound lane of Maple Maleny Commerce and had Street closed on August 31. explored ways to reduce Brush Turkey Enterprises’ disruption where safe and Spencer Shaw said the practical. Council did not disruption represented the announce a dedicated biggest challenge Maleny’s advertising or “shop local” business community had campaign to help offset the impact of the works, instead faced since COVID-19

and called on Council to reconsider how the project was being managed. “Given the negative impacts to the trade, reputation and mental health of Maleny businesses by the Maleny streetscaping works, we need to see Council take on board the constructive feedback from the business community and reassess how this major overhaul of our town is being planned and communicated,” he said. Mr Shaw called for improved communication, greater empathy and

practical assistance for businesses navigating the months of construction still ahead. Despite the disruption, he stressed Maleny remained open for business and urged residents and visitors to support local traders. “There’s never been a more important time to buy local ourselves and help visitors to Maleny to ﬁnd their way around town and access our businesses,” he said. “At the heart of every good town are its small businesses. Live, Love, Buy Maleny.”

Elected Reps with Rosanna Natoli Mayor - Sunshine Coast Council Making the most of the spring school holidays Spring school holidays are a wonderful opportunity to slow down, spend time together and explore everything our region has to oﬀer. And the good news for families is there are plenty of free and low-cost activities right across the Sunshine Coast. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, caregiver or someone who is young at heart, this time of year allows us all to be outdoors, try something creative, learn something new or simply connect with nature. There’s no shortage of ways to keep the whole family entertained without stretching the budget. Children can explore the rainforest using free Forest Explorer Kits at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, discover local history through heritage games and activities at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, or enjoy outdoor adventures at our parks, gardens and trails. The school holidays can

also be a great chance for young minds to get creative through drawing, painting, photography or storytelling. If you haven’t been to Library+ Caloundra, then it is deﬁnitely worth a visit. Budding artists might even like to spend the break preparing an entry in this year’s Wild HeART Student Art Prize, which celebrates young people’s creativity and connection with nature. School holiday memories don’t need to come with a hefty price tag. Sometimes the best moments are the simplest ones - a picnic in the park, a walk through the rainforest, a creative activity, visiting a local cafe or discovering somewhere new together. I encourage families to take advantage of these school holidays, get outdoors, support local businesses and attractions, and create lasting memories with family and friends. For a full list of school holiday activities, visit Council’s website.

with Andrew Wallace Federal Member for Fisher Labor Blocks 10,340 Voices For decades, Australians have been encouraged to work hard, save for retirement and maintain private health insurance to give themselves greater certainty over their care and reduce pressure on our public hospitals. Now, older Australians are being asked to pay more. From April next year, the Albanese Government will cut the additional Private Health Insurance Rebate for Australians aged 65 and over. For some couples with Gold hospital cover, that could mean paying up to $1,614 more every year just to keep the same policy. For individuals, it could be up to $807 more. That is why I launched my petition in May opposing these changes. The response was overwhelming. 10,340 Australians from the

Sunshine Coast and across the country signed it, including pensioners, selffunded retirees and families concerned about what these changes will mean for their parents and grandparents. I took those 10,340 signatures to Parliament and sought leave to table them. Labor blocked me. A few days later, after raising the issue directly with the Government during Question Time, I tried once more. Labor blocked me again. Whatever your politics, 10,340 Australians and Sunshine Coasters deserve to have their voices heard. More than 22 per cent of people in Fisher are aged over 65, so this matters enormously to our community. I will continue standing up for older Australians and ﬁghting to protect the additional Private Health Insurance Rebate.

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Junkets are going cheap these days GEE the Sunshine Coast Council sure has its priorities on the pulse. Councillors spent a signiﬁcant amount of time talking about spending $990 sending a delegation including the Deputy Mayor on an Olympics junket to Los Angeles (the SEQ Council of Mayors is picking up the travel tab). We get it, you’ve

blown the budget and anyone having fun on the ratepayers dime isn’t a great look, but the 40 minutes spent justifying just how valuable this trip will be for the Sunshine Coast was a bit much. Everyone knows those trumped up networking opportunities - read ‘junkets’ - can theoretically be valuable, but that’s only if you can

recall the conversations in between the late nights. We look forward to the oﬀicials reporting back on this gamechanging experience for the coast. Move over! I was once a keen daily cyclist. Thus you would think I would have more patience for the two cyclists who delayed my drive down the range to Landsborough

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last week. Alas, no. They were really annoying. The pair probably thought they were breaking the sound barrier, but in reality their speed was 20ks under the limit. The fact they stuck to the middle of the lane meant there was no opportunity to pass.

It’s painful enough going up the range and dealing with a cement truck. But you know I’m not going to mess with that! Just fine! A driver friend and their passenger both copped a ﬁne for driving because they were wearing their seatbelt incorrectly. Namely it was tucked under their arm. The ﬁne was

K N C RA the Croc $1250! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again... that’s ridiculous. You cop a $690 ﬁne for running a red light and that’s surely more dangerous.

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Seniors put their best foot forward for good brain health ABOUT 100 seniors put their best feet forward in an outdoor exercise class at the University of the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday, September 15, as researchers highlighted new ﬁndings linking physical activity with better brain health. The Mind Your Future: Research insights into lifestyle and healthy brain ageing event brought together participants from UniSC studies examining how lifestyle factors could help reduce the risk of dementia. Among the latest ﬁndings was research from UniSC’s

Thompson Institute identifying for the ﬁrst time in humans the role of a brain chemical called irisin in the relationship between physical activity and brain health. Lead author Dr Thomas Pace said older adults who exercised more had higher levels of irisin in their blood, with higher levels also associated with a larger hippocampus. “It found that older adults who exercised more had more irisin in their blood, and those with more irisin had a larger hippocampus,

particularly in the subﬁelds most important for memory,” Dr Pace said. “This is the ﬁrst time that pathway has been shown

in humans, and it’s exciting because the hippocampus shrinks with age and is often the ﬁrst part of the brain to be aﬀected by

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Alzheimer’s disease.” The ﬁndings were published in the international journal Aging Cell. UniSC Associate Professor Sophie Andrews, who leads the Thompson Institute’s Healthy Brain Ageing Research Program, said the team was working to translate the ﬁndings into practical interventions. “We recently conducted a 12-week intervention to boost the brain health of older people, involving multiple lifestyle changes such as diet

and exercise,” she said. The event also recognised more than 400 older people who had participated in six UniSC studies during the past six years. National Seniors Australia CEO Chris Grice said the research showed positive lifestyle changes could make a diﬀerence at any age. “Whether it’s taking a daily walk, joining a community group or improving sleep habits, the evidence is clear, it’s never too late to start and small actions can contribute to better brain health and wellbeing,” he said.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT & REAL ESTATE FEATURE Spring into the garden at Forest Heart

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SPRING has arrived, and there’s something about the warmer days, fresh new growth and bursts of colour that makes us want to get back out into the garden! At Forest Heart ecoNursery, our benches are full and looking fabulous in preparation for a bountiful spring growing season. We have vibrant Kangaroo Paws putting on a spectacular show, ﬂowering native shrubs buzzing with pollinators, an amazing diversity of groundcovers, and Grevilleas in a wonderful range of colours, shapes and sizes. Whether you’re creating a new garden, ﬁlling a few gaps, creating a wildlife friendly space for pollinators and other animals, or simply looking for something beautiful to brighten your space, spring is a wonderful time to plant. It’s also the perfect time

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to give established gardens a little love. As plants move into their active growing season, consider applying a suitable slow-release fertiliser to provide the nutrients they need for healthy new growth and ﬂowering. A fresh layer of mulch is another great spring garden job. Mulching helps protect and feed the soil, retain moisture as the weather warms, moderate soil temperatures and suppress those enthusiastic spring weeds. So pull on the gardening gloves and make the most of this wonderful growing season. Come in and wander the benches at Forest Heart — there’s plenty of spring colour, diversity and inspiration waiting for you! You can also ﬁnd us at the Maleny Spring Fair on Saturday 3rd October at Maleny Showgrounds.

Just the right fix for locals SPRING is a busy time around the home and garden, and Beerwah’s Co-op has spent the past decade making sure its range keeps pace with the district. While Coochin Creek Fruitgrowers’ Co-operative celebrates 90 years this month, the Co-op is no longer a store aimed only at commercial growers. Its Garden Centre, opened in 2020, has become an important part of the business, stocking plants and seedlings alongside potting mixes, sugar cane mulch, fertilisers, garden tools, pots, stakes and lawn and garden treatments. For bigger jobs, the Simpson Street store carries an extensive irrigation range, including pipe, ﬁttings, sprinklers and drainage products, as well as rural fencing, wire and other property supplies. Inside, customers will ﬁnd thousands of hardware lines covering everything

from plumbing repairs and adhesives to hand tools, automotive products and everyday maintenance jobs. The Co-op still retains its rural roots, with commercial fertilisers, seeds, poultry feed and specialist agricultural products also part of the mix. But one of its biggest strengths remains the service that comes with the sale. Many staff have been with the business for years, giving customers the chance to ask questions, compare options and get practical help rather than simply wandering the aisles. For those who prefer to shop from home, the Co-op launched its online store last year, offering online ordering and Click & Collect. Now serving about 30,000 customers each month, the Co-op enters its 90th year looking forward while continuing to offer the service that has kept locals coming back.

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Ready for a spring refresh? Start outside AS the days get warmer and gardens burst back into life, spring is the perfect time to give your home’s exterior some attention too. After months of cooler weather, dirt, mould, grime and weather staining can leave walls, driveways, windows and outdoor areas looking tired. A professional house wash can make a dramatic diﬀerence, helping restore your home’s appearance and giving it that fresh, clean look ready for the months ahead. Adam from Adam’s Pressure Washing specialises in house washing for homes and businesses across the

Hinterland, delivering professional results with care and attention to detail. From mould and weatherstained walls to dirty windows, driveways and neglected outdoor areas, Adam can help bring your property back to life.

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exterior from the build-up of grime and mould. “It’s more than just cleaning – it’s about restoring pride in your property and creating a cleaner, healthier environment,” Adam says. With spring providing the perfect opportunity to tackle those outdoor jobs, why not put exterior cleaning on your home improvement list? Free, no-obligation quotes are available. Call Adam’s Pressure Washing on 0437 732 628 and give your home a fresh start this spring.

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Spring has sprung so have the weeds By Coochie Hydrogreen Lawn Services MOST years, spring is about waking your lawn back up. This year, a lot of local lawns never really went to sleep — our wetter than normal winter kept weeds ticking along nicely, and now that the sun’s out and temperatures are climbing, they’re not just waking up, they’re taking oﬀ. Bindii, clover, and weeds generally that quietly established themselves over those damp months are now getting a growth spurt right alongside your lawn, and they’ve had a head start. If they were left untreated through winter, spring warmth is exactly what lets them go to seed and spread even further, so this is the

window to get on top of them before they set up shop for another year. At the same time, your lawn itself is hungry. After a wet winter, soil can be low on nutrients, and grass coming out of a slower growth period needs the right feed to bounce back thick and healthy rather than patchy. A good spring fertilise now does double duty — it gives your lawn the strength to outcompete weeds and sets you up for a lawn you’ll actually want to spend time on once the warmer months properly arrive. Our advice for Glass House Mountains, Hinterland, and Beerwah homeowners: don’t assume winter weeds have run their course just because the season’s changed

— check what’s actually happening in your lawn, and get ahead of it now before the weeds take control. With Christmas and those long, sunny school holiday days on the horizon, there’s nothing better than family and friends kicking back on a lawn that actually looks the part. A bit of attention now means it’s ready well before the backyard cricket and Boxing Day gatherings kick oﬀ. We’ve grown to two trucks on the road since we started, which means we can now get to more lawns across the region, sooner. If your lawn’s had a rough winter, we’re always happy to have a chat — give us a call on 0448 884 208 or drop us a line at ghm@coochie. com.au.

Spring into your next paint project SPRING is the perfect time to look around the home and tackle those painting and renovation jobs that have been sitting on the to-do list. Whether you’re freshening up tired walls, giving the exterior a new lease on life, restoring timber or tackling a bigger renovation, the team at Paint Place Beerwah can help you get started with the right products and advice. Owned by Anthony Austin, who brings a lifetime of experience in

the paint industry, Paint Place Beerwah has been helping Hinterland locals with projects big and small for more than 20 years. The long-standing team can help with everything from colour selection and ﬁnishes to working out what preparation is needed for problem surfaces. The store stocks an extensive range of quality paints and accessories, including Australianowned brands such as Haymes, Concept, Norglass Marine and Luxury

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matching also makes it easier to achieve the right shade for your home. And if that peeling, bubbling or ﬂaking wall has you thinking, “I’ll just paint over it,” take a photo in ﬁrst. The team can help work out what’s actually going on and recommend the right preparation and products. Find Paint Place Beerwah at Shop 3, 28 Simpson Street, or call 5439 0999.

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A fresh season, a fresh look for your floors By Aussie Carpets & Vinyl SPRING draws inspiration from earthy browns, warm timber tones and deep rusty hues, beautifully balanced with soft neutrals for a relaxed and inviting feel. Natural textures and layered warmth are also making their way into our homes, creating spaces that feel grounded, considered and eﬀortlessly cosy. If you’re thinking about

giving your home a fresh new look this spring, why not start from the ground up? The locals are already in the know, but for all the new residents moving to town, Aussie Carpets & Vinyl’s showroom is conveniently located across the road from the Beerwah Hotel and Burson’s.

And we’re much more than just a ﬂooring shop! Aussie Carpets & Vinyl has been helping locals transform their homes with carpet, vinyl, tiles, custommade curtains and blinds. We have all the latest styles, colours and textures, along with some of the best ﬂooring advice around. Our measure and

quote is completely FREE, and as a bonus, you’ll also receive Peter’s informative consultation and commonsense approach, also FREE! For those looking for peace of mind, you’ll be pleased to know that Peter is not only there to help you choose the right products, but is also your professional installer of vinyl planks, carpet and blinds. Both Peter and I believe in providing friendly, honest

advice. Hearing our customers tell us how much they appreciate the before and after service we provide makes all the hard work worthwhile. So, if spring has you inspired to give your home a fresh new look, pop in and see us. We’d love to help you ﬁnd the perfect ﬂooring, curtains or blinds to make your home feel fresh, comfortable and ready for the season ahead. Aussie Carpets & Vinyl

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Don’t let trees become storm hazards WITH the start of spring and the warmer weather heralding the approach of storm and ﬁre season, homeowners are being encouraged to look around their properties and address potential hazards before severe weather and increased ﬁre risk become a concern. Hinterland Tree & Stump Removal recommends starting with the trees. Dead or damaged branches, leaning trees, overhanging limbs and vegetation growing too close to homes, driveways or powerlines can all become

hazards during strong winds. Falling branches and trees can cause signiﬁcant property damage, block access and potentially bring down powerlines.

Warmer weather also means increased activity from snakes, rats and other pests. Clearing dense vegetation, unwanted trees and overgrown areas can

reduce potential hiding spots and make outdoor areas easier and safer for the family to enjoy. Home security is another consideration. Overgrown trees can block views around a property, create dark corners and reduce visibility from inside the home. Removing intrusive vegetation can improve sightlines, allow more natural light into the yard and create a more open feel. For homeowners planning landscaping, drainage, plumbing or pool projects, tree and stump removal can

also improve access and provide trades with more room to work. Palm trees deserve attention too, with falling fronds potentially creating a messy and hazardous problem. Hinterland Tree & Stump Removal owner Wayne recommends always engaging a professional tree company that uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and carries valid insurance. For advice or tree removal, contact Hinterland Tree & Stump Removal on 0477 732 170.

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in November 2024, local AS the weather warms uncle-and-nephew duo up and Spring gets into full Nick and Isaac Duggan have swing, it is the perfect time continued to transform the to give your garden some business, expanding its attention – and Duggans range for gardeners, tradies, Mitre 10 Mooloolah Valley DIY enthusiasts and local has the supplies to help get your outdoor spaces looking families. their best. For a limited time, customers can pick up Searles Potting Mix 50L with eight-month fertiliser for just $13.95 each, while Searles Sugar Cane Mulch is $12.95 each. The oﬀers are available until October 11, 2026, making now a great time to stock up and get planting. From Garden centre at refreshing Mooloolah store. garden beds Upgrades have included and adding mulch to potting a dedicated paint mixing up new plants, Spring is an ideal season to invest in your station, an expanded garden and prepare it for the garden centre, pool supplies and water testing, plus warmer months ahead. an extensive timber and Since taking over the landscaping yard stocked Mooloolah Valley store

with products including sleepers, posts, framing timber, gravel, sand, mulch and premium garden soils. The Duggans have also recently taken over the longestablished Woodford Home & Hardware, which is now operating as Duggans Mitre 10 Woodford at 98 Archer Street. With a focus on value, convenience and local service, Duggans is continuing to grow while supporting the communities it serves. Visit Duggans Mitre 10 at 4 Bray Road, Mooloolah Valley, and get your garden Spring-ready.

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A strategic approach to presale preparation Spring is a good time to review your lending By Stan Nawrocki, Lending Specialist Jo Daley, McGrath Beerwah THE weather is warming up, the garden has come to life, and your home has had a thorough spring clean. You’re excited to ﬁnally be on the market, but once inspections start, the feedback isn’t quite what you were hoping to hear. Suddenly, those odd jobs you’d stopped noticing and the “I’ll do it tomorrow” tasks that never got done are among the ﬁrst things buyers see. “Strategic pre-sale preparation is something I talk through with sellers

before we even go to market,” says Jo Daley, sales agent at McGrath Beerwah. “It’s not a one-size-ﬁts-all checklist. Rather, it’s about understanding the property itself, identifying what is already presenting well and what may be worth addressing.” For some sellers, that may mean tidying gardens, pressure washing exteriors or cleaning gutters. For others, it might involve painting, a kitchen or bathroom refresh, or attending to overdue repairs that could improve ﬁrst impressions and, in turn, strengthen buyer’s

conﬁdence in your home. Jo says the key is knowing where to focus. “There can be a big diﬀerence between what could be done and what is actually worth doing. We can help sellers talk through the options, identify priorities, help shape a practical plan, and connect them with local tradespeople we know and have worked with before.” If you’re considering selling and would like to talk through what preparing your property for market could involve, contact Jo Daley at McGrath Beerwah on 0481 322 770.

SPRING is traditionally a busy time for property. More homes come onto the market, buyers become more active, and many homeowners begin thinking about renovating, refinancing or purchasing an investment property. Whether you are planning to buy your first home, move to another property or invest, it helps to understand your borrowing position before making an offer. Knowing approximately how much you may be able to borrow, what deposit you will need and the likely repayments

can make the process less stressful. An early conversation can help you approach the property market with conﬁdence and a clearer budget. For existing homeowners, Spring can also be a good time to review your current home loan. Your circumstances may have changed since the loan was arranged, and diﬀerent lending options may now be available. A review can help determine whether your current rate, repayments and loan features still suit your needs. It may also identify opportunities to restructure debts or improve the way your loan is set up. Self-employed borrowers should allow extra time to prepare. Having recent

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John McGrath – First home buyers’ new position in today’s market First home buyers are facing the same market correction as more experienced property purchasers. Federal Budget investment changes have impacted their situation, as has the national First Home Guarantee, which was expanded in October 2025. Most buyers also remain cautious as cost-of-living pressures slightly while interest rates have remained unchanged at 4.35% for two consecutive Reserve Bank of Australia meetings. We’re continuing to experience a very hot rental market with this month’s Home Value Index from Cotality showing the 1.9% national vacancy rate in August is the highest since January 2025. But there may be some good news in these record high rental numbers with Cotality’s research director, Tim Lawless, noting they may prove a constraint to rents rising further. There was more good news in the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest lending indicator report. While the number of owner-occupier 2.9% in the June quarter, the total value of

these loans declined by just 0.2%. There was also no change to these loan commitments between April 2025 and June 2026. Let’s look at the Federal Budget changes too, as the government’s key goal with their new policies and opportunities to enter the market. These changes have resulted in a decline in investor enquiries with all of the Big 4 Lenders reporting investor loan application drops of around 17% to 28% since the budget announcement on May 12. What is also schemes. This includes the national First Home ! " known, the 5% Deposit Scheme. Introduced in January 2020, this assistance scheme has undergone some major changes since October. Income and availability caps have been removed, along with Lenders Mortgage Insurance, and property price thresholds have increased. The basics of the home buyers able to purchase a property with only a 5% deposit, with the federal government acting as guarantor.

But while these changes make the scheme # them to be mindful of their budgets and not overextend themselves. It’s also a good idea to factor in future rate rises as a safety precaution. $ home buyer guarantees. In further good news for these buyers, the correcting market has essentially given all buyers a discount on property prices, compared to listings from even six months ago. Less competition will also help buyers in this market downturn. Historically speaking, we are already very home buyers should obtain pre-approved & while sticking as close as possible to their budget.

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Spring Rental Market: Low Supply, Strong Demand and Why Pricing Still Matters As we move into spring, the Sunshine Coast rental market is presenting an interesting picture for property owners, one that’s worth understanding clearly rather than reacting to at face value. year ago and vacancy rates continue to sit well below what would traditionally be considered a balanced !" # $ % & '() ) " * At the same time, some short-term rental price indicators are showing a degree of easing. SQM Research data for postcode 4551 for the week ending 4 September 2026 shows asking rents down over the rolling month and quarter across most property types. But the longer view tells a more encouraging story. Over 12 months, combined rents in 4551 are up 6.1%, with houses up 7.2% and units up 4.0% annually. Twobedroom units are showing particularly strong long-term performance, up 8.9% per annum over seven years and 7.3% over ten. / : " : ; < Tenants today have greater visibility over competing properties online and they are making more considered decisions about value, presentation and what they are willing to pay. Some of the short-term heat coming out of asking rents is a natural part of that recalibration, not a sign of underlying weakness.

What we are seeing on the ground = > ? @ D ) E current market is that simply listing a property and waiting for applications isn’t enough. Professional ) ) : F ; $ $ E We monitor every leasing campaign closely and we don’t wait weeks to act if something isn’t converting. If enquiry isn’t translating into inspections or applications, we want to understand why quickly and make adjustments. The goal isn’t simply to achieve the highest advertised weekly rent. It is to achieve the best overall return for our owners by balancing rent level, vacancy time and the quality of the tenant securing the property. A positive outlook for spring The fundamentals of the Sunshine Coast rental market remain genuinely encouraging for investors. Limited supply, strong long-term rent growth and continued population movement into our region all support a healthy outlook for well-managed investment properties heading into the warmer months. The properties achieving the strongest outcomes this spring will increasingly be those that are priced ) F F F ; ; If you’d like to understand how your property is positioned in the current market or receive an up-to-date rental appraisal, our team is always happy to help. At McGrath Coast and Hinterland, our goal remains to be the Sunshine Coast’s best Property Management team, by providing modern systems, personal ) F F " J > E )

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Sources: SQM Research Weekly Rents Index, week ending 4 September 2026. REIQ Residential Vacancy Rate Report, June Quarter 2026. RTA (rta.qld.gov.au).

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Spotlight on... Aura

Mr. Sparkle shines Expert detailing and protection for every type of vehicle YOUR vehicle is more than a way to get from A to B. It’s an investment, a passion and, for many of us, something we take pride in. That’s the philosophy behind Mr. Sparkle Pty Ltd, a Sunshine Coast automotive care business focused on helping customers protect, enhance and maintain their vehicles. While professional detailing remains at the heart of the business, Mr. Sparkle has grown into a

broader automotive care provider, oﬀering services including paint correction, ceramic coatings, paint protection ﬁlm, window tinting, headlight restoration and specialised vehicle protection. The team’s approach is simple: don’t cut corners perfect them. From restoring tired paintwork and bringing neglected vehicles back to life, through to protecting a new vehicle with premium ceramic coating, every job is

approached with attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Mr. Sparkle also supplies its own range of professional car-care products, allowing customers to continue achieving great results between professional services. For businesses, the company is also developing dedicated ﬂeet-care programs designed to keep work vehicles clean, presentable and protected

while helping businesses maintain their professional image. Whether it’s a daily driver, weekend cruiser, prestige vehicle or commercial ﬂeet, Mr. Sparkle’s goal is the same: protect your investment, enhance its appearance and keep it looking its best for longer. Call Mr Sparkle on 3543 0515 or visit their website mrsparkledetailing.com.au to book in your free quote today.

School holiday boredom busters available. Caloundra Library will host free activities including Aka’s Crew, teaching children how to identify ﬁre ants, and stop-go animation workshops using photography, props and backdrops.

FAMILIES across Caloundra and the southern Sunshine Coast will have plenty to keep children occupied these school holidays, with a mix of free and low-cost activities planned across the region. Caloundra Regional Gallery will run its Mini Makers program, with hands-on sessions including Mini Monsters, Portrait Squash and Fishy Fun on Thursdays and Saturdays. Sessions cost $15 per child, or $10 for gallery members, while free selfguided Art Trail and Art Room activities will also be

Other library activities across the region include scavenger hunts, craft,

board games and engineering challenges. Families can also head to Golden Beach for a free Shorebird Festival on Saturday, September 26, from 8am to 11am, featuring face painting, art, storytelling, wildlife displays, live music and a sausage sizzle. At nearby Warana, TurtleCare’s Hatchling Club will run on September 22, while Kawana will also host the Sunshine Coast Expo from September 25-27 and sporting events at Sunshine Coast Stadium during the holidays.

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Spotlight on... Aura Clockwise from left: Eva and Eyana; Hudson Pascoe; and Savannah

Nirimba’s new park STOCKLAND has officially opened Boab Oasis Park at Nirimba, featuring an all-abilities playground and Aura’s first purpose-built pump track. The five-hectare park adds to more than 30 parks and playgrounds already delivered across Aura and has been designed for children and families of varying ages and abilities.

Stockland Development Director Josh Sondergeld said community consultation was central to the design. “One of the clearest messages we heard was that families wanted a space where children of all abilities could play together, side by side, sharing the same experiences rather than playing separately,” he

said. “That feedback helped shape the park we see today and is at the heart of what makes Boab Oasis Park such a welcoming and inclusive space.” The playground includes a ramp-access play tower, carousel, disc spinner, swings, roller slides, seesaws and sand digger, with equipment selected to cater for diﬀerent mobility

and ability levels. Sensory features include talk tubes, Colossus chimes, a sensory garden and quiet retreat spaces, while the fully enclosed playground has been designed to provide additional security for families and carers. Urbis Associate Director Sam Burns said accessibility had been incorporated throughout the park rather

than added later. “From the play equipment and pathways to the sensory features and spaces to gather and connect, we’ve considered how people with diﬀerent needs can experience and enjoy the park together,” he said. Aura’s ﬁrst pump track includes beginner sections

linking to more advanced areas and is suitable for scooters, skateboards and BMX bikes. The park also features accessible pathways and surfaces, shaded seating, picnic areas and barbecue facilities. Boab Oasis Park is located at 2 Boab Circuit, Nirimba.

Three years on, Shapland Swim Schools is continuing to help local children make

those important swimming milestones, one lesson at a time.

Three years of swimming, safety and milestones By Shapland Swim School Aura THERE’S plenty to celebrate at Shapland Swim Schools in Aura this month, with the local swim school marking its third birthday! Three years of teaching, learning, splashing and plenty of proud moments have seen Shapland become part of the swimming journey for many local families.

With spring now here and the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time to celebrate those swimming milestones, from a little one’s first confident dip to learning to float, tread water, swim independently and develop the skills that can help keep children safer around water. At Shapland Swim Schools, lessons are designed to make learning positive, focused and personal. Classes are limited

to just three children, with 20-minute sessions allowing instructors to give each swimmer plenty of individual attention and tailor lessons to their ability and development. Lessons commence from six months of age, while Shapland also oﬀers a specialised home development program for newborns up to six months, helping families begin building water familiarity

from the very start. As temperatures rise and more families head towards the water, the beginning of spring is also a timely reminder that swimming skills and water safety should be a yearround priority. Lessons are one important layer of protection, alongside active adult supervision and teaching children to recognise and respect water hazards.

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What’s On SEPTEMBER 23

The great plane build When: Wednesday September 23, 10am 11.30am Where: Beerwah Library Info: Create and build your very own mini wooden plane with moving propellers! 8 years+. Registration required. library.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au/ SEPTEMBER 24

Mirandi Riwoe Book Launch When: Thursday September 24, 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start Where: The Red Room, accessed via the carpark behind Rosetta Books, 30 Maple Street, Maleny. Info: Cost: $5, including a welcome glass of wine and cheese/fruit platter. Tickets available in-store or online (select EVENT as the shipping option). Join author Mirandi Riwoe for an engaging discussion of her latest novel, A Short History of Longans, an intriguing story spanning generations, from 19th-century Australia to 2049. Exploring family, belonging, memory and secrets, the novel follows an Irish-Chinese family and the mysterious Chinese bushranger, Ah Yang. Hosted by journalist and author Roxanne McCartyO’Kane. SEPTEMBER 24

Finnegan the Fart Detective When: Thursday, 24 September, various times Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra Info: Get ready for a hilarious school holiday adventure with Finnegan the Fart Detective! Follow Detective Finnegan and sidekick Hamlet as they investigate a mysterious smell, with quirky suspects, surprising clues and a giant crowd-surfing rat. Wearing Silent Disco headphones, audiences become part of the action with immersive 3D sound and live sound effects created on stage. Packed with comedy, audience interaction and plenty of silly surprises, it’s fun for the whole family.

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SEPTEMBER 25

SEPTEMBER 26

I AM DESTiNY – Maleny Players

Free Film Screening ‘The Plastic Country’

When: Friday September 25, 7pm. Saturday September 26, 2pm. Sunday September 27, 2pm Where: Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds Info: Set in present-day Australia, this gripping story follows a woman isolated in a quarantine hospital cell for five years after being subjected to dangerous experiments seeking a cure for an unspecified virus. Silent until now, she reveals what happened to her three estranged daughters. Come to the theatre and find out. 16+ adult themes and language. www. malenyplayers.org

When: Saturday September 26, 4.30pm - 6.30pm Where: Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Info: Kal Glanznig, 25 year old ocean advocate, filmmaker and Councillor travels Australia to investigate how the plastic crisis is affecting the health of our environment and human health. Rated G. Film followed by a discussion on how to reduce plastics in our lives. Tea, coffee & nibbles provided. Hosted by Waste Action Maleny (WAM). Bookings helpful but not essential: https://events.humanitix. com/the-plastic-countryfree-community-screening/ tickets

SEPTEMBER 25 -26

2026 Spring Orchid Show

When: Friday September 25 - Saturday September 26 Where: Beerwah Community Hall Info: Celebrate 50 Years of the Glasshouse Country Orchid Club! Discover a stunning display of award-worthy orchids from a wide range of genera, along with orchid and foliage plants available for purchase. Relax with delicious drinks, cakes, and freshly made sandwiches while enjoying the beautiful lakeside setting. Show Hours: Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Whether you’re a dedicated orchid enthusiast or simply looking for a wonderful day out, everyone is welcome. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you! SEPTEMBER 26

Tango Social Dancing - Special beginners lesson When: Saturday September 26, 6pm - 7pm Where: Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall Info: First-time beginners tango dance lesson. Take a music & dance journey with Tango. $10pp. Enquiries: Ph: 0414 382 699 Email: glasshousetango@gmail. com Fb: #Glasshousetango www.glasshousetango. blogspot.com

SEPTEMBER 27

Open Day for the Peachester Heritage Centre When: Sunday September 27, 10am - 2pm Where: Peachester Road, behind the Peachester Hall Info: Recently added to our collection, in a special display, is a framed photo of Frank Butler. Already part of our Anzac Gallery which honours local servicemen and women we can now proudly show Frank in his WWI uniform. Please join us to learn the story of our pioneering families where we pay tributes to the timber, pineapple, dairy industries and the sport of wood chopping. Weather forecaster Mr Inigo Jones is represented by a display of instruments, documents and other artefacts. The museum is home to the extraordinary Jim Hall Whittling Collection. We invite you to be amazed. You will not see the same anywhere else. Adults $5, children free. SEPTEMBER 27

Sewcial Circle/ Sustainable Sewing When: Sunday September 27, 11am - 2pm Where: Glass House Mountains Community Hall, 4 Ryan Street, Glass House Mountains Info: Bring along your sewing machine, handcraft or current project and

enjoy a relaxed afternoon of creating, chatting and sharing ideas. The monthly Sewcial Circle/Sustainable Sewing session welcomes all skill levels, with a sewing machine and overlocker available. Second Stitch Collective members also work on sustainable sewing projects aimed at reducing textile waste. Entry is by gold coin donation. BYO lunch, snacks, drinks and projects. SEPTEMBER 30

What’s New Pussycat? When: Wednesday September 30, 11am Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra Info: Step back into the swinging sixties with Australia’s favourite cabaret duo Melissa Langton and Mark Jones as they perform the unforgettable hits of Tom Jones, Burt Bacharach, The Mamas and The Papas, Petula Clark, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Carole King and The Beatles. Enjoy breathtaking harmonies, humour and nostalgia, plus an affordable pre-show morning tea before this uplifting daytime concert. BOOK NOW 07 5491 4240 theeventscentre.com.au SEPTEMBER 29

Witta Tennis - Kids Fun Day When: Tuesday September 29, 8.30am - 12.30pm Where: 351 Witta Rd, Witta Info: Tennis fun and games, pinata, targets. Morning tea and hot dog lunch. $25 pp. Please RSVP by email to: mareehooley@gmail.com or message: 0437 295 501 SEPTEMBER 30

Witta Tennis - Kids Clinic

When: Wednesday September 30, 8.30am 11.30am Where: 351 Witta Rd, Witta Info: Tennis coaching and drills. Morning tea and refreshments $25 pp SEPTEMBER 30

Maleny Community Centre Annual General Meeting When: Wednesday September 30, 10.30am Where: MCC Info: Join the Maleny

community for the Maleny Community Centre Annual General Meeting and learn about the Centre’s achievements, history and future. For more than 100 years, the Centre has been a place for the community to gather, connect and create. Come along to hear what’s happening and have your say in the future of this much-loved community asset. The Centre remains communityowned and operated for the benefit of the community. Please RSVP to secretary@ malenycc.org OCTOBER 2

CHRIS HAMMER LITERARY LUNCH When: Friday October 2, 11.30am Where: Tranquil Park, 483 Mountain View Road, Maleny Info: Join master crime writer Chris Hammer for a special literary lunch celebrating the launch of his first standalone thriller, Full Circle. With more than 1.5 million books sold worldwide, Chris is the author of Scrublands and Treasure and Dirt, both adapted for television. Enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch before Chris discusses his writing and newest novel with Rob Dodd of Rosetta Books. Cost: $69pp, including lunch, author talk and tea/coffee. Cash bar available. https:// rosettabooks.com.au/ OCTOBER 3

Maleny Garden Club Annual Spring Fair When: Saturday October 3 Where: Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny Info: GARDEN MARKET: 8am - 3pm. Independent nurseries, all things gardening, Food Stalls. Entry to Showgrounds Pavilion: $2. OPEN GARDENS: 9.30am 4pm. $5 per garden: Times 9:30am – 4:00pm Children 16 and under FREE OCTOBER 12

Outspoken presents: Richard Glover When: Monday October 12, 6.30pm Where: Maleny Community Centre

Info: Outspoken is thrilled to welcome acclaimed writer and ABC Radio Sydney Drive host Richard Glover to Maleny. A Sydney Morning Herald columnist for 41 years and author of 20 books, Richard will discuss his latest, How to Ruin a Child. The evening opens with bestselling local author Joanna Jenkins, discussing her latest novel, Bad Neighbours. Book early to avoid disappointment! OCTOBER 15

Pink Bloom Party When: Thursday October 15, 10am - 12pm Where: Glass House Community Hall, 8 Coonowrin Road Info: Join the Pink Bloom Party for a morning of tea, refreshments and community spirit, raising funds for breast cancer treatment trials. Wear pink, bring a friend and enjoy raffles with amazing prizes, plus a lucky door draw where everyone goes in the draw to win. Tickets are $25 per person. Come along for a fun morning while helping support vital breast cancer treatment research. Together, we can make a difference! https://www. trybooking.com/events/ g/1641659?qr=true&qr=true OCTOBER 17

Community Garage Sale When: Saturday October 17 Where: Glass House Mountains Community Hall, 8 Coonowrin Road, Glass House Mountains Info: Do you have things to sell but don’t want strangers at your house? Have a stall at your community Garage sale. This year we are joining up with the Eudlo Community Hall to hold a Community Garage sale, it will also be on the same day as the Beerburrum County markets and the Beerwah CWA Tower Green market. Make a morning of it and visit all 4 destinations. For more info contact glasshousehall@outlook. com or secretary.eudlo@ gmail.com

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Time Out

Find your own destiny with Maleny Players THE cast and crew of I AM DESTiNY are deep in rehearsals ahead of the production’s premiere at the Maleny Playhouse on Friday, September 25. Written and directed by Darren HesKes, the dark musical, comedy and drama brings together a cast of 14 actors from across the

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Sunshine Coast. Set in the present day, the fantastical story sees the past and present collide inside a quarantined hospital prison cell, with the production moving between comedy, tragedy and darker themes. Audiences can expect an unusual theatrical mix, with the work blending elements

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of a traditional stage play, musical and modern opera. Among the relationships explored is that between an alcoholic mother and her deeply disturbed son, played by Kim Zwalf and HesKes. Other cast members include Claire Watkins, Jim Flatt, Brendan O’Shea and Krystal Hallam, with rehearsals now well under way ahead of opening night. The production follows earlier coverage of HesKes and the development of I AM DESTiNY in the September 8 edition. I AM DESTiNY premieres at The Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds, Friday, Sept 25. Tickets $25, or $20 concession, and are available through TryBooking or malenyplayers.org, with cash sales also available at Rosetta Books Maleny. The production is recommended for audiences aged 16 and over.

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LIBRA

CAPRICORN

ARIES

CANCER

As the spring equinox balance of day and night, light and dark, announces Libra’s season in the Sun, the world can’t help but smile. And with the Sun and Mercury in your sign lightening the intense chemistry of world events, your elegant style and graceful ways are a gift to this week.

This week highlights the balance between professional ambitions and personal relationships. Your loved ones shouldn’t have to compete for your attention, Capricorn, so make sure your inner circle know they matter by putting the phone on silent and scheduling quality time that’s completely free from work talk and notifications.

If Chiron, rejoining Neptune and Saturn both retrograde in your sign, is testing you to the max, this week’s good news is the upcoming weekend’s annual Aries full moon: your date to absolutely celebrate the unique features and personal quirks that make you the rare individual you are.

Exhilarating Mars in your sign has probably been sparking ideas and prompting more than a few late nights. Now the coming weekend’s confident full moon encourages stepping out into those new experiences you’re brave enough to try, with all of your determined Cancerian spirit that just doesn’t give up.

SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 23

DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20

MARCH 21 – APRIL 20

JUNE 22 - JULY 22

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

TAURUS

LEO

This week’s Sun/Mercury alignment in the sign of balanced viewpoints make finding common ground and reaching agreement easier than it has been recently. Bonds can grow stronger during this coupling-up transit, so it’s definitely worth a judicious lowering of the Scorpio drawbridge to let people in.

If you’ve been carrying a clear vision of what partnership should look like and your current reality’s falling a little short, this week can help you communicate more effectively about what you actually need. The catch? Multiple choices, so limit distractions and focus on single tasking.

Artistic, aesthetic Libra season beckons Taurans out of the comfort zone this week with your cue to spruce up your workspace with plants and mood-lifting accessories and slip something stylish on even when you’re dashing to the gym or corner store. To enjoy art, music, theatre and your social circle.

Looking for a new business partner or creative soulmate? Spring equinox ushers in the zodiac’s solar-powered season of coupling up. If you need to broker a deal, this diplomatic cycle gives you extra edge at the bargaining table, so focus on win-wins that leave everyone grinning.

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22

JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 18

APRIL 21 – MAY 20

JULY 23 – AUGUST 23

SAGITTARIUS

PISCES

GEMINI

VIRGO

Archers are social beings, and as this week morphs from close focus to a more Sag-friendly bigger picture, connect with others for business, pleasure and some frisky fun. Your natural Sagittarian generosity can be good medicine, so show your favourite humans how much you appreciate them.

With Mars and Venus both in emotional fellow water signs, feelings are likely to run deep and high, especially around late week’s sensitive Pisces moon. One suggestion for soothing ruffled feathers would be putting some energy into creating home and work spaces that feel beautiful, serene and nourishing.

This week welcomes the return of Libra season, the most Gemini-friendly time of year, with its astral emphasis in your passionate and fun-loving zodiac sector for a month of pleasure, play and self-expression. So, say yes to creative inspirations, and expect heart-opening results.

You’ve sorted, organised, decluttered, put things in order, been ultra-industrious, addressed the administrivia and now it’s time to take a break. To relax. Enjoy. Have fun. Spring has sprung, with its call to let the to-do list rest, focus on beauty routines, get out and socialise.

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Wild at heart headline YOUNG artists across the Sunshine Coast are being encouraged to turn their love of nature into art, with entries now open for the annual Wild HeART Student Art Prize. The free competition invites students aged ﬁve to 18 to create an original two-dimensional artwork inspired by Australia’s native plants, animals or fungi. Sunshine Coast Councillor Maria Suarez said the prize encouraged young people to connect more deeply with the natural environment. “Taking the time to focus on just one element of the natural world can spark curiosity, appreciation and care,” she said Entries close October 5, with ﬁnalists announced on November 27. Selected works will be displayed along an outdoor exhibition trail at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden in Tanawha from December 2026 to January 2027.

From rural noir to scurrilous high finance Crime master Chris Hammer heads to Maleny for literary lunch event By Sonia Isaacs MULTI award-winning Australian crime writer Chris Hammer has swapped political intrigue and foreign datelines for murder, mystery and the murky world of high ﬁnance - and now he’s bringing his latest bestseller to Maleny. Hammer, whose latest novel Full Circle takes readers from his familiar rural noir territory into the wealthy world of stock market manipulation, will appear at a Rosetta Books Literary Lunch at Tranquil Park next month. It marks another chapter in a remarkable career reinvention for the former journalist, who spent more than 30 years covering federal politics and reporting from around the world before turning to ﬁction. Hammer worked in the Canberra Press Gallery for organisations including SBS, The Bulletin, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and completed two lengthy stints as a roaming

foreign correspondent for SBS’s Dateline. “I had a full and interesting life,” he said of his journalism career. As that career began “coming to its natural

a second career. “I thought I’d try my hand at ﬁction, not expecting it to be any kind of career, just really for my own self-satisfaction,” he said.

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end”, Hammer turned his attention to books, first writing the non-fiction titles The River and The Coast. After returning to the press gallery, however, he realised how much he missed writing and decided to try fiction - without expecting it would become

The result was Scrublands, published in 2018, which secured Hammer a major book deal and allowed him to leave the nine-to-ﬁve behind. Since then, he has maintained a proliﬁc pace of about one novel a year, with Full Circle his ninth crime

novel. “I do feel like I’m living the dream,” he said. Hammer’s work has become synonymous with what is often labelled “outback noir”, although he prefers “rural noir” crime fiction centred on country towns and their people. His latest book Full Circle, however, takes a different turn. Set in a fictionalised version of Sorrento on Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay, the novel moves into an affluent beachside enclave populated by the super-rich and explores the darker side of high finance. The story centres on wealthy characters involved in dubious stock market manipulation, with Hammer drawing inspiration from his own experience watching a shorting attack unfold as an investor. “I could see the effect that it had, and it was quite scurrilous,” he said. “I just thought, wow, people do this. People deliberately try and tank share prices to make money. It just fascinated me.” Despite the intricate plots

underpinning his crime novels, Hammer said he does not begin with every twist mapped out. Instead, his stories tend to grow from a strong sense of place and a handful of ideas. “I usually have the setting right from the word go, a couple of ideas, and then I start writing,” he said. “It’s not that I don’t plot. It’s that I’m always plotting, always trying to work out where the story’s going, trying to ﬁnd the story in a way.” That process can be both “exhilarating” and “completely frustrating”, he said, particularly when a storyline reaches a dead end. “But I just keep pushing on, and eventually the story will come together.” Hammer will discuss his journey from the press gallery to bestselling crime ﬁction and the inspiration behind Full Circle at Tranquil Park, Maleny, on Friday, October 2 at 11.30am. Tickets to the Rosetta Books Literary Lunch are $69, including a two-course lunch. https://rosettabooks. com.au/

2026 Spring Orchid Show

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Happy days are here again! Sewing bringing locals together WE humans seem to be hard-wired to ﬁnd ‘happiness’ in circumstances. We tend to be happiest when things go well, and miserable when our situation is not. Moods are determined by the roller-coaster of life’s ever-changing circumstances. ‘Happy Days Are Here Again’, a song written by Jack Hylton in 1930, for an Armistice Day scene in the movie, “Chasing Rainbows” when WW1 soldiers receive news that the war has ended. Ironically, it was published just as the Wall Street crash of 1929 ushered in the Great Depression. Some of the lyrics are– Happy days are here again; the skies above are clear again. Your cares and troubles are gone! If we desire a life of stability, one that doesn’t spiral out of control in cycles we have to determine some life principles to avoid

the ‘Yo-Yo life’, dominated by feelings and circumstances. To counter this ‘Yo-Yo lifestyle’ I am convinced, it’s not what happens ‘to’ you, but what happens ‘in’ you that makes the difference. Consider attitudes that can influence our responses: 1. Blaming- someone or something that lock us into thinking that creates agitation. 2. Allowing the mind, will and emotions to be influenced by negative thinking and critical thoughts producing corresponding moods. Try this daily exercise: Invest time to settle your heart and mind and write out things to be thankful for. When the focus shifts, moodiness lifts and you can begin to embrace a better version of your life. To see things from a different perspective feed upon material that changes your thinking, attitudes and outlook.

with Pastor Ivan Westbrook Church on the Rise Maleny

The best material in the world to do that, are the hope-ﬁlled words of Jesus Christ. He said, “I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly.” He said, “Come to me all you who are weary and heavily burdened and I will give you rest.” What He showed when He died on the cross for us, is that He is invested in each of us. He promised to never leave us but be the ‘constant’ as our friend. Happy days are possible again! Jesus HAS answers for every challenge you face to stop the yo-yo eﬀect.

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church 29 Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah

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THE Glass House Mountains Community Hall opens its doors from 11am2pm on the 4th Sunday each month for people to come together and indulge in their creative hobbies. Some people bring sewing machines while others bring handcrafts like embroidery, knitting and crochet. Second Stitch Collective members bring sustainable sewing projects in line with their goal of reducing textile waste. A sewing machine and overlocker are available for use at the sessions. At the August “Sewcial Circle/Sustainable Sewing” session, there was lots of chatting, cutting, stitching and sharing of ideas and inspiration. One member sewed curtains for the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and a new member

did decoupage. “I haven’t gotten my sewing machine out since last time I was here,” said fashion upcycler, Hannah. “That’s why it works so well for me to put aside time each month to come here and actually work on my sewing projects.” Fashion upcycler, Hannah.

WASTE MATTERS Low-Waste Kids’ Parties Have you noticed how much rubbish is left after a kid’s party? Hosting a low-waste party can be a challenge, but with a little creativity, it can still be fun without harming the planet. Reducing waste can also reduce cost. Low-waste party ideas: • Invitations - send digital instead of paper. Let parents know you’re aiming for a low-waste party. • Gifts - ask parents to

The group is encouraging and supportive and open to any skill level. The next Sewcial Sewing Circle/ Sustainable Sewing session is on Sunday the 27th of September. Entry is by gold coin donation and everyone is welcome. BYO lunch/ snacks/drinks/projects.

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contribute money (eg $10 in a card) for the birthday child to buy something they want. Avoids wrapping paper waste too. • Plan ahead - avoids lastminute buying. • Decorations - ditch balloons & plastic decorations. Use fabric bunting, cardboard or paper decorations. • Piñatas - make a papier maché piñata to reduce plastic. • Party bags - Skip cheap plastic toys. Buy mini

coloured pencils, craft kits, hair ties. • Plates, cups & cutlery - use your own, or paper/ biodegradable ones. • Food - serve ﬁnger food to minimize packaging - eg sandwiches, cheese, fruit platters. • Water bottles - remind parents to bring water bottles for their kids. • Games - play wastefree games - eg ‘freeze’, scavenger hunt, pass the parcel (use newspaper).

WAM’s aims are to educate and empower people to take action on waste and related issues, at a personal and community level. To find out more, visit our website www.wasteactionmaleny.org , Facebook group WAM Waste Action Maleny or email us at wasteactionmaleny@gmail.com.

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Sport results Maleny Bowls Club Contributed by Brett Gillis SATURDAY 19th September was the Final of 2026 Sunshine Coast District Pennants Division 7 competition with Maleny (65 shots) defeating Club Maroochy (60 shots). This was a terriﬁc match up with some awesome bowls being played by both sides. It was nail biting going down to the last of 63 ends of play. It was tremendous to have

a swag of supporters make the journey to Coolum Beach Bowls Club to cheer on our teams. Congratulations to all players who participated with special thanks to Doug Johnstone and Steve Palmer who organised teams and ensured that we were well prepared. This has continued the run for the club in Pennants competition after a break since 2009. We have now won 2023 versus Mooloolaba, 2024 versus Pelican Waters, 2025 versus Pelican Waters and now 2026 versus Club Maroochy.

This week we welcomed two Maleny State High School work experience students who learnt the operations of our club and how our incredible members and volunteers make us so successful. Our members were delighted to see them at events and see them helping out. On Wednesday our Holiday Vacations (America) tour group of 22 paid us a visit and got to experience lawn bowls for the very ﬁrst time. They were also pleased to see our work experience students participate and make them feel at ease.

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Glasshouse Country Bowls Club Contributed by David Hayes

SCDBA Division 7 Pennants Winners Maleny Bowls Club.

Witta Tennis Contributed by Pauline Fraley WHISTLERS enjoyed a comfortable win against the Mooloolaba Legends on Friday. Still enjoying the slightly cooler conditions, team Paula, Cindy, Donna & Maree winning 6 sets to 2, 44 games to 33. Katya’s Coaching for Kids Friday afternoons. Sessions

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WEDNESDAY 16.09.26 Social Bowls 9.30am start. Graham Meyers, Rae Farrell and Chris Freshwater def Gayle Coppa, Viv James and John Annakin 24 - 18. Joy Reason, Lesley Saurine (visitor) and Bruce Malcomson def Frank Scadding, Carolyn Malcomson and Pete Saurine (visitor) 21 - 20. Carol Lewis, Dennis Hume and Monika Duﬀ def Bob Logan, Seija Munster and Rob Scullion 25 - 18. Rhyliss Aitken, Jonathan Orr and Neil Hamilton def Margaret Blair, Bill Bradford and Sally Squires 24 - 15. Mark Whittam and Marilyn Podmore def Steph Sleeman and Mick Clark 30 - 11. Winners of the day with the highest winning score was Neil Hamilton’s team with + 34. R/Up with the lowest

winning score were Chris Freshwater’s team with + 28. Lucky dip went to Bruce Malcomson’s team. Thursday 17.09.26 Monthly Jackpot Triples 12.30pm start with 8 rinks. 2 games of 12 end 3 bowl triples. Winners of the winners with 2 wins and a margin of + 20 were Jill Kirchheiner, Grant Podmore and Marilyn Podmore. R/Up with the winners of the losers with a + 15 margin in the 2nd game were Bobette Cross, Julian Sewell and Kevin Cook. The lucky draw went to Frank Scadding, Monika Duff and Ken Duff. The raffle winners were Gary Renshaw, Jill Kirchheiner, Paul Maher, Kim Boland and Allan Owen. The Jackpot was won again with $216 going to Kim Boland, Paul Maher and Rodney Sharpe who had a + 11 margin. We will be back to $120 for October. Saturday 19.09.26 Pennant Finals 9.00am Coolum Beach Sports Club Woo Hoo!! A big

congratulations to our Division 5 Pennant side who beat Palmwoods in the final in an extremely close game by 3 shots!! Julian Sewell, Makayla Gainsford, Barb Whitfield and Russ Turner won their rink 41 shots to 17. What a win!! Troy German, Scott Bedwell, Rodney Sharpe and Brett Collinson went down 16 to 29 shots. Jill Kirchheiner, John Palte, Sylvia Chamberlain and Marilyn Podmore went down 15 to 23 shots. A mention to our reserve Remo Masnada who played games throughout the season. Bill Tumbridge who was a reserve for a couple weeks and Mick Clark who played rd 1. Finally a special mention to 2 of our skips through out the season who couldn’t make the final, Brendan and Chris Freshwater. An overall win to Glass House 72 to 69. Well done. Final thanks to all the awesome supporters. A brilliant team effort from everyone over the 8 weeks. You have done our club proud. GO GLASS HOUSE !!!

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Beerwah SHS makes it three titles in five years BEERWAH State High School students have thrown their way to another championship title, continuing the school’s remarkable rise in the fast-paced sport of ultimate frisbee. The school’s senior team went undefeated across six games at a major schools competition at Brendale in August, overcoming Prince of Peace Lutheran College in a closely fought grand ﬁnal. The victory marks Beerwah High’s third senior title at the competition in ﬁve years, following previous wins in 2022 and 2023. But the success is about much more than trophies for a sporting program that began almost a decade ago with lunchtime games organised by school chaplain Mike Turner. Ultimate frisbee has been

oﬀered at Beerwah High since 2017 and has steadily developed into a sporting community involving students, teachers and

families. The non-contact team sport uses a ﬂying disc and combines elements of sports such as netball and American

football, with players passing the frisbee between teammates as they attempt to score in an opposition end zone.

Students have developed their skills, teamwork and strategy through regular games and opportunities to compete against schools from across the Sunshine Coast and greater Brisbane region. The program has also grown well beyond school competitions. Beerwah High hosts teacher-versus-student matches four times a year, holds after-school family barbecue events and has even produced its own ultimate frisbee magazine. Students have also taken the sport on the road through a 1000km bus tour visiting schools in western Queensland. Mr Turner said the accessibility of ultimate frisbee had made it an

effective way of building connections between students, staff and families. One of the sport’s most distinctive features is its emphasis on sportsmanship and personal responsibility. Ultimate frisbee is traditionally self-officiated, meaning players are responsible for making calls and resolving disputes themselves rather than relying on referees. Central to that approach is the “Spirit of the Game”, which places responsibility on players to compete fairly, respectfully and with consideration for their opponents. That philosophy was on display during Beerwah High’s latest championship campaign, with the school saying its players conducted themselves exceptionally throughout the tournament and were a credit to their families and school.

Maleny Bridge Club Glasshouse Cricket records junior IT’S been a successful period recently for the Maleny Contract Bridge Club, with two of our members placing first in the AustraliaWide Open pairs and two placing third in the AustraliaWide Novice Pairs. Trevor Dunn and Jeffrey Hodges defeated nearly 1800 experienced players across Australia to win the Open Pairs, with Andrew Smart and Kym Jervois taking third place in the Novice Pairs against almost 1500 others. Jeffrey learnt his bridge ten years ago in Maleny from two of our players John Marsden and Paul Kemp, while Trevor tells an interesting story about learning from a retired colonel in a private train carriage during his daily commute in London at the

age of 25. In addition to those achievements, we recently had 23 new players complete six weeks of lessons and are now delighted to welcome them into our club. Our beginners’ classes are held once or twice a year, and playing sessions are every Monday and Thursday afternoons, and Tuesday evenings. Wednesday mornings are supervised sessions for novice players, and monthly Saturday afternoon sessions complete our regular schedule. We welcome all potential members of any level of experience to contact us by email info@ malenybridgeclub.org.au. See our website for further information.

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cricket boom as season kicks off By Aydan Kelly WITH the cricket season about to get underway, Glasshouse District Cricket Club is celebrating a surge in junior participation, with some age groups recording signiﬁcant growth. The club has reduced junior registration fees to $200 this season, allowing eligible families to use the State Government’s $200 Play On! voucher to cover the full cost of registration. Club president Jeremy Schultz said the initiative was designed to make cricket more accessible and encourage more young players onto the ﬁeld. “Our club is sort of taking a hit in that sort of way where we’re not making as much money, but we’re just trying to generate more membership,” he said. The club’s under-12 ranks

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a welcoming culture focused on getting people involved and enjoying the game. “We’ve really worked hard in the last ﬁve to 10 years of creating a culture where everyone’s included,” he

the time,” Mr Schultz said. “This year we’ve already got our teams ﬁlled from under 10s all the way through to under sixteens.” Mr Schultz said the club had spent years developing

said. “It’s very much family based.” While the club wants to be successful on the ﬁeld, Mr Schultz said wins were not its only measure of success.

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“We want to be winning games, but it’s not the barometer that we set ourselves or that we judge ourselves on,” he said. “We just want everyone to enjoy playing cricket.” That focus extends into the wider community, with the club supported by local sponsors and in turn helping with community events. “So for us to give back, we try and assist them in their events, so we’re quite active in the community, in the local community especially,” Mr Schultz said. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact the club through its secretary or social media, or head along to a training session, which generally run from Monday to Thursday. Glasshouse’s Division One side began its season over the weekend, with the remaining teams set to follow in early October.

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