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SUNSHINE Coast Council has relaxed part of its Maleny traﬀic detour after retailers reported trade plunging by up to 90 per cent during the ﬁrst week of major streetscape works. The change follows complaints from traders

about congestion, reduced parking and falling customer numbers after the westbound lane of Maple Street closed on August 31. Local traﬀic can now access Teak Street from the eastern end of Maple Street at all times, after council removed an earlier restriction on that access. However, the main

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westbound closure between Coral and Fig streets will remain, while a new pedestrian crossing near the chemist is built. Council expects that closure to remain until late September. The disruption marks a frustrating start to the most intensive phase of the almost $3 million Maple

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Mitch Gaynor AFTER nearly four years of planning, delays and promises to “minimise disruption” to Maleny retailers and locals, the $3 million Maple Street upgrade got off to an inauspicious start. A number of retailers we spoke to last week said they received just one working day’s notice of traffic changes that have cruelled trade through the town centre. Others said emails sent to a Sunshine Coast Council streetscape address simply bounced back. Maybe the inbox was full. Judging by the feedback we heard while walking Maple and Coral streets last Thursday, there would have been plenty to get through. At the heart of the frustration was a familiar complaint: a lack of meaningful dialogue between businesses and Council. It has been a consistent concern throughout this project. Despite the efforts of Maleny Commerce, in particular, attempts to work with Council towards better outcomes appear too often to have fallen on deaf ears.

Traders we spoke to reported falls in sales and foot traffic ranging from about 40 per cent to as much as 90 per cent. Imagine being told your takehome pay would be cut in half for a month because someone else had construction work to complete. You might reasonably expect whoever planned that work to have exhausted every possible way of reducing the damage first. Perhaps some council officers should try living on half pay for a month. It might sharpen the focus on finding workable alternatives. And, after businesses raised their concerns, Council did manage to relax part of the traffic arrangements. Local traffic can now use Teak Street from the eastern end of Maple Street at all times. It is only a small change, but it begs a fairly obvious question. Why wasn’t that solution identified before traders spent a week discovering just how damaging the original arrangements could be?

Perhaps if businesses had been properly listened to, or properly asked, some of that first week’s chaos might have been avoided. Hear ye! Speaking of community engagement, Transport and Main Roads probably got what it wanted after holding a Wave Rail ‘drop-in’ session for locals at the Beerwah Community Centre last Thursday. We dropped in for a chat and were outnumbered by TMR staff six to one. A couple of locals wandered through, but it was slim pickings. We did learn that having your say about the design extended to a choice of three colour palettes and pattern designs. And apparently the four-storey car park is technically only three storeys because there’s no roof on the top floor. No doubt commuters parked on the fourth, sorry, third storey will relish climbing into a baking hot car after a hard day at the office. All aboard!

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Council’s interest bill hits $13m SUNSHINE Coast Council will spend more than $44 million servicing its debt this financial year as it prepares to borrow another $23.2 million. Figures provided in response to a question from Councillor Hungerford show Council expects to make $30.68m in principal repayments and pay $13.6m in interest during 2026-27. The $44.28m repayment figure has been revised from Council’s adopted Long Term Financial Plan after it borrowed $50 million in 2025-26, rather than the $66.8 million originally assumed. Council pays an average 3.2 per cent interest. The figures come as Council works to repair its finances after acknowledging it had been “spending beyond its means” following a series of operating deficits. Its 2026-27 budget included a 9.7 per cent overall rates increase for most owner-occupiers and forecasts a $7.6 million operating deficit. Council also plans to borrow another $23.2m this year but that debt is not expected to be drawn down until June. Repayments will begin in 2027-28, with Council estimating annual principal and interest costs of about $2.24m.

Wave Rail project to set up shopfront at Beerwah By Sonia Isaacs A NEW project information hub will open in central Beerwah within weeks, giving residents and businesses direct access to The Wave project team following mixed community reaction to recent consultation sessions. The Beerwah Information Hub will be established in Turner Street, near Australia Post, with design and interior fit-out works underway and opening arrangements expected to be confirmed shortly. The shopfront will provide a permanent location for residents, businesses and community groups to ask questions, access project information and speak faceto-face with representatives as planning progresses towards major construction. Its opening follows two recent drop-in sessions at Beerwah Village on August 29 and Beerwah Meeting Place on September 3, where residents questioned the consultation process while others welcomed the project’s promised transport benefits. Local resident Keith Murray, who attended the September 3 session, said meaningful community

engagement should have begun much earlier. “They’re about three or four years too late asking the community to now consult over decisions that were made years ago,” he said. Mr Murray said residents should have been involved

from Beerwah to the Coast using disability transport was currently expensive and improved public transport would make a signiﬁcant diﬀerence. “I’m excited about having a way to connect to the coast,” she said. The new information

such a signiﬁcant impact on our region, our community needs to be able to easily access information and have those conversations locally,” she said. Ms Pearce said there were understandably questions about the redevelopment of Beerwah station and the

hub follows calls from local business and community representatives for a permanent project presence in Beerwah as planning and design work gathers pace. Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce president Naomi Pearce welcomed the move, saying the Chamber had advocated for a locally based information oﬀice. “For a project that will have

wider precinct, including what the project would mean for businesses and the broader community. She described having a locally based team where residents could walk in, ask questions and better understand the project as a “really positive step”. The hub comes as design work continues ahead of major construction activities expected to begin in early

A TMR ‘drop-in’ session last Thursday at Beerwah Meeting Place. Photo: Sonia Isaacs.

in decision-making from the beginning, arguing the latest consultation oﬀered limited opportunity to inﬂuence major elements of the project. Beerwah resident Charli Winters, who also attended a session, was more optimistic about the improved transport connections The Wave could provide. Ms Winters said travelling

2027, subject to Australian Government environmental approvals. The design and pre-construction contract for works in and around Beerwah was awarded to the Beerwah Coast Connect Alliance on May 31. A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said Beerwah would play a key role in The Wave, connecting Brisbane with the growing eastern Sunshine Coast. “The Beerwah Information Hub will provide a dedicated local space where community members can access project information, ask questions and speak directly with project representatives about The Wave and the work planned for Beerwah,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the hub would become a key community engagement point. Member for Caloundra Kendall Hatcher said the shopfront recognised the town’s importance to the project. “Having a physical shopfront in the heart of Beerwah reﬂects the importance of our community to this project and ensures locals can access information face-toface,” she said.

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Veteran hub gains funding THE Veterans Wellbeing Foundation’s Beerwah hub has secured more than $646,000 in federal funding, providing greater ﬁnancial certainty as demand for its veteran support services grows. The volunteer-run hub, operating for about two years, has become a major support point for former Australian Defence Force personnel and their families, assisting an estimated 2500 veterans. VWF chief executive Peter Kennedy said the three-year funding commitment would allow the organisation to focus on frontline support. “We can now focus our work on helping veterans and their families, which is where our focus should be,” he said. Mr Kennedy said VWF supported about 1200 veterans in its ﬁrst year and 1300 in its second, with people travelling from across the Sunshine Coast and as far as Gympie

and the Gold Coast for assistance. Support ranges from fuel cards and grocery vouchers to coordinated medical, mental health, housing, employment and advocacy services. Mr Kennedy described the Beerwah operation as a “one-stop hub”, with GPs, allied health and mental health services nearby. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said VWF played an important role helping veterans navigate complicated compensation, entitlement and wellbeing systems. “Our veterans have served our country, and when they need support they deserve to know there are people in their corner,” he said. VWF will receive $646,835.84 over three years through the Department of Veterans’ Aﬀairs BEST Program. The grant follows a separate $200,000 Veteran Wellbeing Grant, taking VWF’s recent federal funding to more than $846,000.

Clockwise from above: Spencer Shaw from Brush Turkey Enterprises; Empty tables at Maple 3 last Thursday; Maleny Pie Guy Jamie Hodges; construction underway on Maple St, Imelda’s Rachel Fentiman and Maleny Additions’ Tony Fer. Pictures: Mitch Gaynor

It’s a nightmare From p1 “Coral Street’s a dangerous street to negotiate at most times, but it’s absolutely ridiculous at the moment,” he said. “People don’t want to go into town anymore because it’s so congested. It’s a real blow to our business. “The intent from council is to have this beautiful space for us at the end of it, but what’s happening now

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is seriously damaging our local businesses.” The westbound lane closed on Monday, August 31, with traﬀic diverted along Coral Street for about four weeks. Council issued its latest construction notiﬁcation on

Friday, August 28. Imelda’s owner Rachel Fentiman said the impact had been immediate, with the past week among the toughest she had experienced in business. “We’re down between 50 and 90 per cent and I’ve had no choice but to cancel hours for our

casual workers,” she said. She remained hopeful disruption would ease as customers became familiar with the changed traﬀic conditions. Maleny Additions owner, Tony Fer, whose shop sits beside major construction activity in the centre of Maple St, questioned whether night works or other measures could have reduced the daytime

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on Maple Street impact. However council said this was unfeasible. “Night works would attract signiﬁcant additional costs, including contractor premiums, overnight supervision requirements and the repeated mobilisation and demobilisation of traﬀic management infrastructure,” the council said. Other traders told GC&M

News some emails had gone unanswered, while one project contact address they attempted to use had bounced back. Maleny Pie Guy owner, Jamie Hodges, said he was preparing for further disruption when the footpath immediately outside his business was upgraded in coming weeks. He said discussions with council had produced a

possible solution involving temporary access to his shop. He has also canvassed customers about operating a pop-up store if required. “When they demolish the path they’re talking about putting a bridge to the shop, which would be fun,” he said. At Maple 3 Cafe, owner Modi said he was trying to remain optimistic despite a

noticeable fall in trade since the detour and constuction begun. When GC&M News visited at midday on Thursday, the cafe had no customers, in stark contrast to the previous week. Modi said he could accept the short-term pain if the completed streetscape ultimately improved the town centre. Maleny Commerce has called for council to urgently

reconsider the broader traﬀic arrangements. President David Lulham said businesses supported the upgrade but needed to survive its construction. “Our businesses support the long-term improvement of Maple Street, but they also need to be able to keep trading while the work is underway,” he said. The chamber wants council to reconsider the

westbound closure, reopen sections when possible and restore parking where works allow. It also wants the safety of the Coral Street detour reviewed, particularly for heavy vehicles. “This is not about opposing the project,” Mr Lulham said. “It is about making sure it is delivered in a way that supports, rather than damages, the businesses that make Maple Street what it is.” Council said major upgrade projects inevitably affected the community, including local businesses. It said the project team had worked to maintain vehicle and pedestrian access to Maple Street and surrounding streets. It added that the current traffic conditions were required for safety while the new raised pedestrian crossing near the chemist was constructed. The crossing is expected to reopen in late September, subject to weather, site conditions, inspections and approvals. Council said it did not anticipate further lane closures or major traffic diversions. The streetscape project has previously been delayed by Main Roads issues, council finances and design changes linked to additional funding. Construction is expected to continue across until February 2027.

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SC32 ends its Olympic advocacy SUNSHINE Coast 2032 will shut down after pressure from Brisbane 2032 organisers to abandon its name, branding and operating model. The advocacy group said it had considered rebranding and creating a successor organisation, but concluded the changes would fundamentally alter its purpose. “As Brisbane 2032’s commercial, sponsorship and brand arrangements have developed, Sunshine Coast 2032 was asked to reconsider its name, branding and future operating arrangements,” the board said. It said a successor body would have required a much broader remit and lacked the clear purpose that had united volunteers, sponsors and supporters. The closure ends four years of regional advocacy backed by more than 70 foundation sponsors and prominent local ﬁgures including chair Roz White and deputy chair Mal Brough. The group attracted controversy after questioning rail plans for The Wave corridor between Beerwah and Maroochydore and promoting bus rapid transit instead. The board said the closure was not due to a loss of regional support.

Beerwah housing Beerwah’s expanding social and aﬀordable housing footprint puts infrastructure and services under the spotlight By Sonia Isaacs BEERWAH’S rapidly expanding social and aﬀordable housing footprint is raising questions over whether infrastructure and services are keeping pace, as almost 160 new homes are concentrated within a small section of the township. Leading urban planning and housing academics say research supports carefully managing concentrations of social housing, while stressing the issue is not social housing itself, but whether development is matched by transport, jobs, health care, education and other essential services. The scrutiny comes as

the first residents prepare to move into a new 70unit social and affordable housing development at 43–45 Beerwah Parade, opposite Beerwah railway station. The BlueCHP and Altum Property Group project will provide 70 one and two-bedroom apartments housing an estimated 105 people, including Queenslanders experiencing housing stress, essential workers and people on the state Housing Register. It is one of four significant social and affordable housing sites within approximately 300m of each other in Beerwah including a recently acquired acre site on Swan Street. GC&M News spoke to a number of academics about the broader planning principles involved in locating social and affordable housing, including the risks and benefits of concentrating developments in one area. Flinders University Lecturer in Urban and

Regional Planning Dr Ben Haman cautioned against assuming a concentration of social housing was inherently negative. He said the more important question for Beerwah was what the combined developments meant for the town and whether infrastructure and services were keeping pace with the population. “There are sound planning reasons for locating social and aﬀordable housing close to public transport, shops, schools, health services, employment and community facilities,” he said. “The bigger concern is what happens when housing concentration is accompanied by a concentration of disadvantage.” Dr Haman said housing could be delivered relatively quickly, while jobs, public transport, schools, health services and other infrastructure often took much longer to provide. “If housing arrives well ahead of those things, particularly in an area

already experiencing disadvantage, we may end up increasing the number of people living in a location without providing the opportunities and services needed to support them,” he said. Dr Haman said 158 homes in the Beerwah Parade precinct was not

“automatically too many”, but governments needed to consider the cumulative eﬀect of developments. “If several developments are located close together, their combined impact needs to be considered rather than looking at each project in isolation,” he said. “That is particularly

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relevant in Beerwah. Even if each development is acceptable when considered separately, it is still worth asking what the combined scale of development means for the township and whether that has been considered in broader planning for the area.”

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He said concerns over concentration should not become an argument against providing housing. “We absolutely need more social and aﬀordable housing, and I would not want concerns about concentration to become an argument against providing homes for people who need

them,” Dr Haman said. “But location matters.” University of Queensland Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning Dr Sara Alidoust (pictured) said concentrating large numbers of low-income households in a small area could create social and economic challenges.

“These may include reduced access to opportunities, poorer social outcomes, and the emergence of stigma or negative perceptions of neighbourhoods,” she said. Dr Alidoust said this was one reason many planning systems had shifted away from large concentrations of social and affordable housing towards mixedtenure communities. “The aim is to create neighbourhoods with a mix of housing types, incomes and household groups,” she said. “Integrating social and affordable housing across different locations can help support social diversity, improve access to opportunities including jobs, education and services, and reduce the risk of concentrating disadvantage in one area.” However, she said there was no widely accepted numerical benchmark defining when social or affordable housing became “over-concentrated”. Instead, planners should consider the proportion of social housing within the broader housing stock, housing diversity, infrastructure capacity, employment and service access and community wellbeing.

“Governments need to consider whether local schools, health services, childcare centres, transport networks, community facilities, roads and other infrastructure have the capacity to support population growth,” Dr Alidoust said. UNSW City Futures Research Centre housing expert, Professor Hal Pawson, said Australia’s experience with large post-war public housing estates illustrated the risks of concentrating disadvantage. He said those estates became increasingly problematic from the 1970s as social housing became more heavily occupied by disadvantaged households, contributing to stigma. “For these reasons, policymakers would nowadays probably seek to avoid the creation of social housing estates containing more than 50-100 units,” Professor Pawson said. But he highlighted affordable rental housing was different because it was generally targeted towards working households, meaning larger affordable housing developments were considered relatively unproblematic. State Member for Caloundra Kendall

Hatcher defended the Government’s approach, saying Queensland had a growing need for social and community housing and investment was directed towards areas where homes were needed most. She said projects were prioritised in neighbourhoods with access to public transport, education, employment, health and essential services, while land availability and affordability were also considered. “It is vital that we continue to scale up the building of social and community housing across Queensland to provide safe, secure and affordable housing options for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness,” she said. “In some communities, multiple projects may be delivered in the same area, reflecting local housing need and the availability of suitable sites that are well connected to infrastructure and services.” Dr Alidoust said population growth could also deliver benefits when properly planned, supporting local businesses, attracting investment, strengthening the workforce and improving the viability of public transport and community facilities.

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WOODFORD Manor residents stepped back into their country roots for a special Father’s Day photo shoot last week celebrating the lives and memories of the home’s men. The aged care home transformed its theatre room into countryinspired settings, featuring memorabilia familiar to residents raised on the land.

Aussie bingo night THE Glasshouse Mountains State School P&C and Glass House Community Hall recently joined forces for an unforgettable Aussie Bingo Night, bringing together more than 120 locals for an evening filled with laughter and community spirit. From kicking off the night with unofficial national

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Business From the Chamber President Naomi Pearce

New head of Sometimes you actually need a person QLD division We’ve become pretty good at doing things online. Banking, government services, applications, bookings, enquiries; chances are there’s a website, portal, app or automated response for it. And most of the time, that’s convenient. Until you have a question that doesn’t quite fit the dropdown box. That’s why I was genuinely pleased to hear that a dedicated Wave informa The Chamber has been supportive of having a local, accessible point of contact as planning for the Wave progresses. For something that will have such a significant impact on our region, people should have the option to sit across from someone, ask questions and have a proper conversation about what it means for them. It got me thinking about how much of our day-to-day lives now happens without actually speaking to another person. Bank branches have gradually disappeared, more services have moved online, and businesses are increasingly directed through websites, portals, call centres and automated responses. There’s plenty of convenience in that. But for all the technology and informa-

tion we have at our fingertips, some of the most useful things in business still happen because you know someone you can pick up the phone and call. A recommendation. An introduction. Someone who has dealt with the same problem. Someone who knows who to speak to. Someone who has heard about an opportunity that could be a good fit. Google search. It’s a conversation. That, for me, is one of the real strengths of a connected local business community, and something I want the Chamber to keep getting better at. Our events aren't just about getting people into a room. They're about building connections across Glasshouse Country so there’s a network around you when you need information, an introduction, an opportunity or simply the right person to talk to. Because sometimes you actually need a person. And it helps if you know where to find one. We’ve got two great opportunities to connect coming up. Take a look at the events listed below and come along! You never quite know who you’ll meet, what you’ll learn or when that connection might come in handy.

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Sunshine Coast funeral director appointed new Qld divisional president SUNSHINE Coast funeral director Luke Gregson has been appointed Queensland Divisional President of Funerals Australia, taking on a leading role representing funeral professionals across the state. Mr Gregson, from Gregson & Weight Funerals, is a ﬁfth-generation funeral director with more than 25 years’ experience in the profession. He has been an active member of Funerals Australia, including serving as a committee member and vice president. In his new role, Mr Gregson will work with members, industry stakeholders and the Funerals Australia National Council to strengthen professional standards, support education and development, and advocate on issues aﬀecting funeral professionals and the families they serve. Mr Gregson said priorities

included improving regulation, supporting regional funeral businesses and increasing professional development opportunities. “I am pleased and honoured to serve as

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President of the Queensland division of Funerals Australia, to give something back to an industry that is an important part of my life and an opportunity to help and support our members

maintain the highest of standards for the local communities they serve,” he said. Funerals Australia National President Asha Dooley welcomed the appointment, saying divisional presidents provided an important link between members, stakeholders and the national association. The appointment comes as the profession responds to changing community expectations and ongoing discussions around regulation, professional standards, workforce development and education. Mr Gregson said he looked forward to working with the Queensland Divisional Council and members throughout his term. Funerals Australia also thanked outgoing Queensland Divisional President Scott Harris for his leadership and contribution.

Mitre 10 charts exciting new path AFTER 26 years, the Howard family has sold Woodford Home Hardware, with local uncle-andnephew duo Nick and Isaac Duggan taking over the Archer Street business. The store has been renamed Duggans Mitre 10 Woodford, building on the pair’s experience running Mooloolah Valley Mitre 10. The Howard family said the decision to sell had been diﬀicult, but thanked customers, staﬀ, suppliers and the wider Woodford community for their support over more than two decades.

Existing staﬀ will remain under the new owners, helping ensure continuity for local customers. Nick and Isaac took over Mooloolah Valley Mitre 10 in November 2024 and have since expanded

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its product range and services, including paint, pool supplies, garden and landscaping products. They plan similar improvements at Woodford, with new stock, a broader range and store upgrades. The pair said they would focus on competitive pricing while maintaining the personal service associated with independent local businesses. They are passionate about supporting the communities in which they operate, while also going the extra mile for their staﬀ and customers.

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the new Aura Home & Life Centre, at the corner of Aura Boulevard and Graf Drive, the store will celebrate its arrival with 20 per cent oﬀ almost everything in store. Visitors will also be able to take advantage of free DIY dog washes, while an animal farm will add to the entertainment for families and young animal lovers throughout the day. Complimentary pet grooming will also be available as part of the grand opening celebrations, giving local pet owners another reason to bring their four-legged companions along. Petstock Aura oﬀers a

wide range of products and services for local pet owners, including puppy school, pet adoption opportunities, premium pet food and accessories, grooming services and expert advice. The new outlet is among the growing number of retailers opening at the recently launched Aura Home & Life Centre. The September 12 event will give Aura residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the new Petstock store and its services while enjoying opening-day discounts, activities and giveaways for the whole family.

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Lawrence brothers still dominate US Motocross Landsborough Motocross stars finish one-two in 450 championships By Kane Mathison LOCAL Motocross heroes, Hunter and Jett Lawrence have dominated the 2026 450cc Motocross Pro World Championship in the United States. The Landsborough brothers finished the 2026 Pro Motocross season in first and second with 474 points and 472 points respectively. This comes as a flip on last year’s results where Hunter finished second to his brother in the premier 450 class. They initially moved to Europe to further their motocross careers before taking the trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States. Jett wasted no time to join his brother on the professional circuit, joining the 250 class at just age 16. Since then, he has been a dominant force in the United States, collecting 10 professional championships and 64 race wins to date. Hunter has also been successful, winning three of his own championships and 32 races in his career. Hunter has had one of his most successful seasons in his professional career as

he also ﬁnished in second in the 450 supercross class. He won 5 out of 17 races in supercross and 6 of 11 in the motocross comp, with only two races seeing him not feature on the podium.

Hunter had the better day, ﬁnishing in fourth overall and Jett in sixth, giving Hunter the win. Each of the eleven rounds hosts two races, amazingly, the ﬁnal round saw the only

Ohio and California, with the ﬁnal being held in Missouri, USA. Running since 2023, Jett has been outstanding in this post-season format, winning all three editions

two races of the season that did not feature either of the Lawrence brothers on top of the podium. They both have qualiﬁed for the Super Motocross (SMX) playoﬀ series for 2026 which takes place over three races during September in

so far. He has only missed out on one podium during the playoff races, when he finished in fourth in the first race of 2023 in Concord, North Carolina. Hunter, has competed in the previous two series in the 450 class, coming

Hunter and Jett Lawrence. Photo: Honda

Jett also had a strong year, as he also only missed two podiums in the motocross competition and collected four wins of his own to come in second. The pair were separated by a single point going into the ﬁnal race in Indiana, but

runners up to his brother twice in an incredible achievement for the family. Unfortunately, American Honda, the racing team the brothers race for, confirmed on last Thursday, September 3, that Jett would miss this year’s playoff series. He suffered an injury to his right ankle during training in December 2025 and he has not yet fully recovered. Despite the severe pain, he still managed to race for the full 450 class motocross season. He made the decision saying, “I’ve made the decision with my team to sit out the SMX series to get my ankle back to 100% for the longevity of my career,” Jett said. He is set to undergo surgery on the injured ankle on Wednesday, September 9 in Colorado, USA. The grand prize for winning the playoff is a huge $1,000,000 USD with runners up taking home $500,000, equating to $1.4 million and $700,000 in Australian Dollars. Hunter Lawrence sits in the box seat amongst his competitors to take out his first 450 SMX Championship.

New GCBF round open for NFP QUEENSLAND not-forprofit groups are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $35,000, with the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund now open. Round 127 will support community organisations to deliver projects ranging from sporting equipment and facility upgrades to first aid training, local events, solar systems and shade sails. The fund distributes more than $60 million each year and is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program. A new online grants portal has also been launched, aimed at making applications simpler by providing clearer guidance and allowing organisations to more easily track and submit applications. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the grants provided important support for grassroots organisations. “These grants do so much for our communities, and I’m confident the new and improved online portal will help support community organisations through the application process,” she said. Applications for Round 127 close on September 28. www.justice.qld.gov. au/initiatives/communitygrants.

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Rentals take half QLD ranks amongst most expensive rental market QUEENSLAND featured prominently among the country’s most expensive rental markets, with Sunshine Coast renters are among the hardest hit in the country, with new research ﬁnding even people earning $100,000 a year would need to spend half their income on the region’s median rent. The Sunshine Coast was ranked the fourth-most expensive rental location in Australia in Everybody’s Home’s 2026 Priced Out report, behind Northern Western Australia, the Gold Coast and Sydney. Brisbane ranked ninth, Cairns ranked 18th, while Ipswich, Toowoomba and Queensland’s North Coast were all 19th among the top 20 locations nationwide

identified in the report. The report analysed rental affordability for Australians earning between $40,000 and $130,000 across capital cities and regional areas, finding rental stress was increasingly spreading beyond lowincome households. On the Sunshine Coast, the median rent was calculated to consume 107 per cent of the income of someone earning $40,000, meaning the typical rental would cost more than their entire income. The findings come as renters nationally face another sharp increase in housing costs, with the report finding the median rent had risen by $48 a week since its previous analysis in March 2025. That equates to almost $2500 extra a year.

To sell or not to sell Contributed by Chris Carlin, Glasshouse Wealth THE Federal Budget has changed the conversation around long-term investing. Recently, I’ve spoken with people sitting on signiﬁcant investment property or share gains asking the same question: should I sell now, pay the tax, and restructure for the future? Consider a retiree who purchased an investment property for $500,000 that is now worth $1 million. Ignoring costs, selling today creates a $500,000 capital gain. After the current 50% CGT discount, $250,000 is taxable which potentially producing a tax bill of around $80,000. Nobody enjoys writing that cheque to the taxman. So here is the dilemma. Do you take the hit now and continue to invest through a more tax eﬀective structure i.e. super? Investment earnings in

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into super. I also see little reason to plan on the assumption that Australian tax rates will fall. Unless we see a real acceleration of successful entrepreneurs and business owners moving to more tax-effective jurisdictions (an absolute disaster for any developed economy), the current direction suggests tax will remain a major consideration in long-term investment decisions. So, do you accept an $80,000 tax bill today to potentially move wealth into a more tax-effective structure, or leave a potentially multi-hundredthousand-dollar tax problem for the next generation? There is no universal answer and my 300-word limit doesn’t give me the scope to unpack the many complexities of these decisions! Good financial planning is increasingly about not only what you invest in, but where you own it. It is also about weighing up shortterm personal tax pain against longterm intergenerational gain.

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Community

Gather the tribe for Beerburrum trivia night

Aura family fun day AURA’S newest major retail precinct will celebrate its opening with a community fun day on Saturday, September 12, featuring family entertainment, sporting stars, food trucks and free activities. Aura Home + Life is now open at Baringa, bringing more than 12 major retailers together in a new homemaker and lifestyle shopping destination for Aura and the southern Sunshine Coast.

The precinct includes Rebel, TK Maxx, The Good Guys, Spotlight, Petstock, Supercheap Auto, Pillow Talk, Beacon Lighting and Anaconda. To mark the opening, a Community Day will run from 10am to 1pm, with a live broadcast from Hot 91.1, food trucks and a heap of free and fun activities for children. Petstock will also host an animal farm from 11am to 2pm, while rugby league fans will have the chance to

meet former Queensland Maroons stars Matt Gillett and Petero Civoniceva at Rebel between 11am and 2pm. Organisers are encouraging residents to leave the car at home and take advantage of Aura’s extensive cycling network to travel to the event. Aura has more than 150km of bike paths, with free valet parking for bicycles, scooters and skateboards available through ThinkChange

BikePark during the celebrations. The new retail precinct, located at 10 Graf Drive, expands shopping options for residents in the rapidly growing Aura community and surrounding southern Sunshine Coast. The Aura Home + Life Community Day will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 10am to 1pm, with the Petstock animal farm and Maroons player appearances continuing until 2pm.

BEERBURRUM residents are being encouraged to test their general knowledge and enjoy a night of friendly competition when QuizBurrum returns to Beerburrum Hall on Friday, September 11. Organised by the Beerburrum School of Arts Association, the community trivia night will bring locals together while raising vital funds to help maintain the communityowned and operated hall. Professional trivia hosts Think Trivia will put teams through their paces across six rounds of questions, along with bonus games and plenty of opportunities to win prizes. Doors at Beerburrum Hall, 7 Anzac Avenue, will open at 6pm, with the trivia action kicking oﬀ at 6.30pm. Hall president Patricia Jutila said QuizBurrum was shaping up to be one of the organisation’s biggest fundraising events of the year, with proceeds going directly towards maintaining the historic

community facility. “Beerburrum Hall is community-owned and community-run and this is a wonderful way for the community to get together in our town,” she said. The fundraiser will also help ensure the hall remains available as an important gathering place for local groups, activities and events. Organisers are hoping for a strong turnout, with residents encouraged to round up friends, family or workmates and put together a team. Food and drinks will be available throughout the evening, making the event an opportunity for residents to catch up with friends while putting their knowledge to the test. Participants can gather a team or come along individually, with tickets priced at $20 per person or $100 for a table of six, plus a 2.5 per cent booking fee. Bookings can be made through trybooking. com/DOKSO. For further information, email 4517communityhall@gmail. com.

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Community Noreen Shaw marked her 100th with family.

GHM local 100 year milestone GLASS House Mountains local Noreen Shaw has celebrated an extraordinary milestone, marking her 100th birthday surrounded by family. Noreen celebrated her centenary on last week on September 2 with a special family gathering at Glasshouse Views, where she has lived since 2022. Born Noreen Perry at Dayboro in 1926, she was one of 10 children and came to the Glass House Mountains district as a young woman during World War II. At just 18, Noreen joined the Australian Women’s Land Army, working on local farms including the Gardners and Gowens properties as women stepped into agricultural roles during the

war. It was during this time that she met local farmer Ron Shaw. The pair fell in love, married and went on to have six children. Tragedy struck when Ron was killed in a car accident at just 44, leaving Noreen to raise their children on her own. Determined to provide for her young family, Noreen took on a variety of jobs, including many years working as a cleaner at Glass House Mountains State School. She continued working until retiring at 65, with all six of her children remaining in the local area and going on to raise families of their own. Over the decades, Noreen’s family has grown to include grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Witta Recreation Club 100 years celebration WITTA is preparing to turn Commemorative plaques generations opening it in back the clock and celebrate will be unveiled before a 2076 a snapshot of the a century of community time capsule containing community 50 years earlier. spirit, with locals past and pieces of Witta’s past and Dr Craig said the present invited to come present is sealed for another ceremony would honour together for a huge 100th 50 years. Among the items the district’s history and birthday celebration on being placed inside will be the generations of people Saturday, September 12. The Witta Recreation Club centenary will run from 10am until 10pm, combining history, family entertainment, live music and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with the people and stories that have shaped the district. Organising committee member Dr Theresa Craig said the milestone celebration had been designed for all ages, with the daytime program free to attend and packed with activities. Gates open at 10am, when the grounds will take on a carnival atmosphere with roving Witta community gets ready to celebrate 100 years of the Rec. clowns, bubble performers, face painting, a petting historic letters, including who had contributed to the zoo and pony rides among the original permission to recreation club while also the attractions for younger use the land, along with looking towards Witta’s visitors. photographs, documents, future. The heart of the memorabilia and records The history will also celebration will come tracing the club’s journey come to life through videos at 11am with an oﬀicial over the past century. created by Lynda Burgess ceremony recognising 100 The capsule will also featuring past members years since the recreation capture something of Witta and stories from across the club’s beginnings in 1926. as it is today, giving future club’s century of activity.

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From noon, visitors can settle in for lunch, live music and demonstration games, with a bar operating and plenty of time to catch up with friends, neighbours and former residents. Local community groups are also getting behind the celebrations, while a dedicated volunteer committee, including key coordinator Leca Winter, has been working to bring the milestone event together. Daytime festivities will wind up about 3pm before celebrations resume from 6pm for a ticketed evening concert under the stars. Popular headline act Late for Woodstock will hit the stage at 7pm, with live entertainment continuing until 10pm and raﬀle winners drawn to ﬁnish the night. Tickets for the evening event are $20 and are available through TryBooking or at the door. Organisers are encouraging current and former Witta residents, families and friends of the district to come along and help celebrate. More information is available via the Witta Recreation Club Inc Facebook page.

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Call for aged care capacity action AUSTRALIA’S worsening shortage of aged care places is putting growing pressure on hospitals and general practice, with more than 3300 older Australians reportedly stuck in hospital awaiting appropriate care. Ageing Australia, the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have jointly called for governments to urgently increase aged care capacity. The organisations say residential aged care is eﬀectively full, while more than 200,000 older Australians are waiting for a Support at Home package. Ageing Australia estimates about 10,000 new aged care beds are needed each year to meet demand, but fewer than 1000 were completed last year. CEO Tom Symondson said the lack of capacity meant some older patients recovering from strokes, falls and other medical episodes could not leave hospital because suitable residential or home support was unavailable. “This isn’t good for older people and it places further pressure on the health system,” he said.

Captain of his destiny By Elizabeth Caffery THIS little boy with his compelling eyes and confident stance is Jim Burns. Jim contracted polio in 1919 when he was six years old. He never walked again and lived his remaining sixty years as a paraplegic with severe deformity. Jim is my uncle. I recently published his story in a book called Captain of his Destiny. The title, based on the poem Invictus, reflects Jim’s determination to defy his disability and live a ‘normal’ life. Jim, the ‘Captain’, was ‘unconquered’ allowing no

obstacle to thwart what he wanted to achieve in life. Music became his world. He was a brilliant violinist and master music teacher. His pupils played in his string orchestras, ensembles and piano accordion bands, with Jim as the conductor. They performed in concerts attended by hundreds of people. He was an inspiration to countless

young musicians and is still respectfully remembered throughout the South Burnett rural community where he lived. Jim’s accomplishments were astonishing... He folded up his matchstick legs and walked on his hands. He pedalled his wheelchair, made from a mutilated bicycle, into inconceivable places without assistance. He drove a car towing a caravan around Australia. In his 60s, he travelled overseas with his wheelchair to California, Canada and the UK. The book took me 45 years to write! I ﬁrst began to gather stories and materials in 1981 shortly after Jim’s death. It was challenging as Jim left no written life memoir. Then, my family life, my teaching and dairy farming became extremely busy,

and I ceased my work on Jim’s book. Following my retirement from teaching in 2005, I resumed writing by compiling local histories. In 2024, after writing The Heart on the Hill which celebrated the centenary of the Maleny Catholic Church, I made a pledge that it was now time to complete Jim’s book. I was fortunate to find some of Jim’s former pupils and friends, many in their 80s and even in their 90s, who gave me stories. It was a humbling experience to meet with them, listen to them and record their memories. Because of my close personal connection to Jim, writing his story became a deeply emotional journey – sadness at the gravity of some of his lonely and painful experiences, elation when discovering news reports of his triumphant post war concerts and fulfillment through my opportunity to tell his story to the world. I wanted to honour this incredible human being - his fierce willpower and extraordinary resilience as he carefully suppressed

his constant pain behind his charismatic personality and warm, smiling face. I hoped that the book would speak to the heart of anyone struggling with life’s adversities and become especially empowering for people who live with disability of any kind It is a story of courage.

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Staying connected The importance of social connection as we age By RangeCare AS people age, maintaining social connections can become more challenging. Retirement, changes in health, reduced mobility and the loss of family members or friends can all contribute to feelings of loneliness and isolation. For many older Australians, these experiences can have a signiﬁcant impact on overall wellbeing, increasing the risk of depression, anxiety and declining physical health. That’s why communitybased programs that foster connection, friendship and purpose are more important than ever. RangeCare’s Social Centres in Flaxton and Nambour provide welcoming spaces where older members of the

community can come together, share experiences and build meaningful relationships. More than just a place to spend the day, the Social Centres oﬀer opportunities for participants to remain active, engaged and connected to the people around them. Each session is designed to encourage social interaction in a relaxed and supportive environment. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, entertainment, games, discussions and shared meals, all while making new friends and strengthening existing connections. For many attendees, the centres

provide valuable routine and structure, creating something to look forward to each week. The beneﬁts of social connection extend well beyond companionship. Research consistently shows that staying socially active can support mental health, boost conﬁdence, improve cognitive function and contribute to a greater sense of belonging and purpose. Meaningful interactions can also help reduce feelings of loneliness and provide important emotional support during life’s challenges. At RangeCare, creating

opportunities for connection is at the heart of what the organisation does. The dedicated team works to ensure every participant feels welcomed, valued and included, regardless of their background or circumstances. Located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland at Flaxton and in the heart of Nambour, the Social Centres continue to make a positive diﬀerence in the lives of older people across the region. By bringing people together, encouraging friendships and fostering community spirit, RangeCare is helping older Australians maintain their independence, enhance their wellbeing and enjoy a greater quality of life. Because connection isn’t just companionship. It’s a key ingredient for health, happiness and wellbeing. Enquire about a free trial at a RangeCare Social Centre by calling (07) 5445 7044 and take the ﬁrst step towards living well again.

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Aussie coffee renaissance A GLASS House Mountains coffee-growing couple is putting two new varieties to the test as researchers tackle one of the biggest obstacles preventing Australia from growing more of its own coffee. Australians drink more than six billion cups of coffee each year, yet an estimated 99.7 per cent of coffee consumed nationally is imported. Despite significant areas being suitable for production, Australian growers face high labour costs and limited access to varieties suited to efficient mechanical harvesting. A federally funded research program led by Southern Cross University in Lismore will now trial new coffee varieties across different Australian growing regions. For Glasshouse Plantation growers Paul Ziebarth and Lisa Palu, the research cannot come quickly enough. The couple has about 3000 K7 coffee trees at their property but have found the variety difficult to harvest efficiently by

machine. “K7 was bred in Kenya 90 years ago,” Paul said. “While it grows well in our climate and tastes good, it flowers and therefore fruits over four to five months, making it difficult to viably harvest with our big machine.” Rather than wait for

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the research results, Paul and Lisa have planted two varieties included in the program. “We couldn’t wait and were the ﬁrst in Australia to commercially plant two of the new varieties that will be researched by Southern Cross Uni, in the hope they will work better for us,” Lisa

Community profile Com Lorraine Nash Q: Can you intr introduce tell us where yourself and te what you do? you live and w Hi, I’m Lorraine, Lorrain and I’ve Glasshouse area lived in the Glas for about 30 3 years. I live just oﬀ Kings Road K and have hav really made this community com my home. hom I’m a volunteer volunte with the RSL and an Glasshouse Country Countr Care, which keeps me involved with local lo people and gives giv me an opportunity to give opport something someth back to the community. com Q: When Whe did you move here, and h why did you move here? I moved here about 30 years ago because I just Brisbane! I wanted didn’t like Brisb somewhere that tha had more of and a stronger a country feel a sense of commu community, and Mountains was Glass House Mo the right place ffor me. anywhere else Q: Is there any live, or are you’d rather li on staying you planning o here? Nowhere else in the world. I’m very happy here and I certainly don’t have any plans to leave. Q: Why do you yo love living in the area? It’s the atmosphere and atmos

said. The couple planted 1000 Marsellesa trees, bred in Nicaragua, and 1000 IPR107 trees, developed in Brazil, over Christmas 2025. Paul said the semi-dwarf varieties should require less pruning and could prove better suited to mechanical harvesting. The early signs are promising, with the young trees beginning to flower. Lisa said the IPR107 trees flowered first, while the Marsellesa were loaded with buds. “They seem to be flowering much more synchronistically, which is critical for machine harvesting,” she said. Glasshouse Plantation is meanwhile finishing its 2026 K7 harvest, with the coffee expected to be served to visitors early next year after drying and processing. Anyone driving to the Glass House Mountains lookout over the next few weeks can see Paul and Lisa’s flowering coffee trees along the way at Glasshouse Plantation, 122 Glass House-Woodford Road, Glass House Mountains.

the people. People are friendly, cooperative and considerate. If you ever need a hand, there’s always someone willing to help you out. That’s what I really love about Glass House Mountains. Q: What is your favourite place in the area? I’ve always loved the Glass House Mountains Lookout. It’s a beautiful place to visit and over the years the area has expanded, with lots more places to go and things to see. Q: Where do you like to take visitors when they come to see you? Australia Zoo is amazing and always a great place to take visitors. We also love going to see the Twinnies at Landsborough. Q: Can you tell us a bit more about the community? I think it’s a wonderful little community. It’s a good group of people that will always help anyone out. Q: Do you have any favourite places to eat or visit? Warrior Restaurant is good, and so is the Glasshouse Country Bowls Club. I believe the Lookout Cafe is also very good. We’re lucky to have some great local places to visit and enjoy.

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Health & Wellbeing

Warm welcome to four new doctors

Breast cancer discovery hope

Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centre welcome four new doctors with a diverse range of experience Dr Tom Banister TOM is a GP registrar originally from the UK. He graduated from Imperial College London in 2020 and emigrated to Australia in 2022 with his family. He has worked in NSW, SA, NT and QLD and loves everything Australia has to oﬀer. He has spent many years in emergency medicine and enjoys minor procedures and all areas of adult and paediatric medicine. Outside work, he loves surﬁng, golf and hiking the Glass House Mountains with his wife and daughter.

Dr Myat Su Oo DR Myat Su Oo, MBBS, FRACGP, brings more than 15 years’ experience as a GP in Australia. After graduating in Myanmar and completing her medical internship in the UK, she worked at major Perth hospitals before completing GP training. Dr Oo enjoys all aspects of general practice, including preventative health, chronic disease management, women’s and children’s health, and aged care. Dr Oo believes in building longterm relationships with her patients.

Dr Melissa Lee DR Lee has joined the Mooloolah Medical Centre and community to provide medical acupuncture treatments. A Griﬀith University medical graduate and GP Fellow, she completed further acupuncture training through the Australian Medical Acupuncture College. She also has qualiﬁcations in Human Movement and Health Science (Acupuncture), with interests in nutritional and environmental medicine.

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Dr Andie Wu SECOND-year GP registrar Dr Andie Wu brings broad hospital and psychiatry experience to general practice. A graduate of The University of Hong Kong, she worked as an accredited psychiatry registrar before beginning GP training. Her particular interests are in mental health, preventative medicine, dermatology, women’s health and aged care. Known for her approachable manner, she is passionate about providing thoughtful, individualised care.

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You Said It ... Traffic flow THANKS TMR for showing the plans for the Beerwah station transformation In the Glasshouse Country Maleny News August 25 very impressive. Would it be possible to see the proposed traffic flow through the Simpson street area? On the southern side of Beerwah, traffic already often backs up from the Steve Irwin Way lights to the roundabout, and the outflow from the 400-space car park will only make this worse. On the north side Old Landsborough Road at Landsborough the intersection is already a mess there have been plans to upgrade this intersection for years but nothing has been done. It would be nice to know that Beerwah is not left in a traffic mess at the expense of the railway upgrade. Max Pinwill Beerwah

in Maleny alone, I imagine cat and dog registration fees would make a substantial contribution to council coﬀers. Yet again an example of a stealth tax perhaps? Helen Evans, Maleny

Addressing values I WRITE to support the thoughtful contribution by Jenny Donovan as regards which values Australians hold dear. She draws attention to the killing of the children in Gaza as indicative of the need for clarity in addressing “values”. According to statistical reporting tracked by the United Nations, Save the Children, and the Israeli Human Rights organisation B’Tselem, more than 21,000 Palestinian children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 2023. Amnesty International records similar ﬁgures. I respect their reputable

Your Opinions children, and on the other hand Israeli civilians, was in the disproportion of around 30 to 1. The Jewish scriptures address the problem of disproportionate killing. An awareness of the historic context of the words in Leviticus 19:19-20 (an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth) reveals that the injunction is intended to put a ceiling on vengeful killing. The words intend on the one hand to limit individual retributive punishment, but they also seek to limit the disproportionate killing that occurred in both ancient conﬂicts, and now occurs in modern ones. In regard to Jenny Donovan’s concern about choice of values, I presume that Andrew Wallace supported his leader Peter Dutton’s call for Israel’s present government to show “no restraint” in the IDF’s armed onslaught on the inhabitants of Gaza. His current allegiance

Stealth tax? I WAS astounded to receive this morning an invoice from the Sunshine Coast Council to renew the obligatory registration for my cat for one year at a cost of $43. This ﬁgure last year was $30, making this year’s “request” substantially larger. No doubt our local council, like many other organisations and individual households, is coming under ﬁnancial pressure to cover all its important work. But it does make me wonder how much money is being expended on the Maleny Streetscaping project; and possibly other mooted or ongoing bright ideas council seems to be pushing. Of course we need tourists but they should not be encouraged to the detriment of those who already live here, many of whom came for our laidback and relaxed semirural atmosphere. I am not sure whether this latest “attract visitors to the Hinterland” idea was essential, particularly when those living here are already having trouble accessing their local shops for daily requirements. But when I realise how many pet animals there are

findings, in contrast to Michael Cowan’s disputing of the figures. There are two tragedies. The first was the brutal assault by Hamas that killed some 1,200 Israeli civilians. The second tragedy has been the sustained armed assault by the Israeli Defence Force that has resulted in the deaths of over 70,000 Palestinian civilians. The estimates of Gaza are that up to two thirds of the Palestinians killed were non-combatant women and children. My Christian friends in the West Bank inform me that the proportion of killing in regard to, on the one hand Palestinian women and

to Israel presumably has him supporting disproportionate killing as being a contemporary Israeli government’s value. So does Andrew Wallace’s political party’s policy of “no restraint” communicate that the disproportionate killing of children and women in Gaza is to be included in their articulation of Australian values? If that is so, then count me out as regards supporting such a callous value. Dr Ray Barraclough, Currimundi

about funding to plant thousands of koala food and habitat trees across SouthEast Queensland, including 4,000 here in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Planting trees and reconnecting fragmented wildlife corridors is absolutely worthwhile. But there is another side to this conversation that shouldn’t be overlooked. A seedling planted today is not a replacement for the mature habitat tree we clear today. It takes decades for a newly planted tree to develop into substantial habitat, and some of the features wildlife relies upon, particularly tree hollows used by birds, gliders, possums and other species, can take more than a century to develop. Then there is the question of survival. Planting a tree is the easy part. Young trees need ongoing care, weed control, water during dry periods and protection from browsing and other damage. Who will be monitoring these plantings in ﬁve, ten or twenty years? How many of the 27,000 trees will actually survive to maturity? Meanwhile, development and major infrastructure projects continue to place pressure on established habitat and wildlife corridors throughout our rapidly growing region. By all means, let’s plant the trees. We desperately need them. But surely genuine habitat restoration must begin with protecting the mature habitat we already have. We cannot keep removing functioning ecosystems and expect seedlings planted elsewhere to make the equation balance. Majella Gee Peachester

Keep our patch tidy Only half the answer I READ with interest your recent article, “Hinterland funded for restoration,”

REFERING to the Platypus Death article by Sonia Isaacs, (GCMNews Aug 25). Our Australian Wildlife are very precious to many of us,

& none should be crippled/ strangled with human cast offs such as that Platypus found dead with hairband around its neck. Another infliction regularly occurs when nylon line entangles a large water bird ring barking a leg, or cutting into the flesh of the wing. Next day after reading your article, I actually walked around one of those urban Stormwater Filtration Ponds in Beerwah. Council machinery had recently removed some large fallen trees from the pond, so access was better than before. Quite a collection of human cast offs piled up, 19 pieces of plastic toy, 5 drink

containers, 2 styrofoam chunks & 8 old wrappers. This urban pond gets regular visits from Ducks, Ibis, Cormorants, Doves & Peewee’s. I notice many Hairbands on carpark, path & beach surfaces, ie., at swimming places. Have been a active surfer for many years. I often bring a Hairband home for tying up rolls of rope, or holding a rolled up large bag. And those drink bottles can be someone’s pocket money. It is all about recycling which keeps our local patch [environment] clean & tidy. Age shouldn’t matter; we have to live in this ‘patch’. Jim J. Beerwah

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E-Bike and E-Scooter Laws AS of the August 31, there has been an update covering who is allowed to ride e-bikes and e-scooters. Riders of e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards and e-unicycles must be 16 with a valid licence including a Learner licence). Children aged 12 to 17year olds, may ride while supervised by a parent or caregiver. While 16 and 17 year olds without a learner licence must also be supervised to ride. The supervisor must be close enough to give the rider instructions. There are some exemptions for speciﬁc recreational areas and private property. Further legislation will come into eﬀect in February 2027 in relation to compliance labelling on e-mobility devices. Information about the changes can be found online on the Streetsmarts website. School holidays With school holidays here it’s a good time to remind parents and children that school grounds are not playgrounds outside of school days. If you do not

have specific permission to be on school grounds outside of school hours then you are trespassing. If you live near a school and suspect that someone is on the grounds you can call School Watch on 131788 or if you believe there is a crime in progress please call 000 as you would for any other crime in progress matter. Remember if you are traveling over the school holidays now is the time to get your vehicle and tyres checked to ensure your drive is safe. Crime Statistics The most common offence in Beerwah Division in the past month was overwhelmingly stealing from shops (including fuel drive offs) with 43 offences recorded in this category. There were 21 drug offences and three incidents of Unlawful use of a motor vehicle and 11 traffic related offences Surprisingly there were 13 Good Order offences which is up slightly, although the nature of the offending often means that there can be multiple offenders involved in one incident.

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Taking my fun away, fine, do your worst THE fun police were out in force last weekend. Rangers were busy ruining the fun of youngsters and families at the unofficial sand tracks just off Roys Rd. The problem for one dad was that he had three kids, all apparently having a great time and bothering nobody, and copped a fine for each child. Expensive.

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So much for being happy that your kids are outside enjoying the great outdoors. Back to the iPads and screens it is then. Bird watching Interesting to see a neighbour walking around with a heavy box last week. What was inside? A sick pigeon, of course. We heard the local vet and even Australia Zoo weren’t

that keen on having a look at birds with bird ﬂu now a concern in Australia. Look, I understand people wanting to do the right thing by sick animals, but with bird ﬂu and the like, sorry, there comes a point. If there’s even a chance of something nasty being passed on to mammals, I’m not risking it for a pigeon. Lighting the way

How many more traﬀic lights can they add to Steve Irwin Way? Getting into Beerwah just got slower, with even more temporary lights turning the trip home into an even longer slog. At least the 100km/h stretch oﬀ the highway is cleared away now. Not that I ever saw a single car drop to the

it. temporary 60km/h limit. Struck a chord One Nation sure knowss how to strike a chord, regardless of the lunacy of some of its so-called policies. Letting us all tap into our superannuation? Let me grab the popcorn. But there’s a serious point, right? People are hurting. Every day seems to bring another

K N CR A the Croc hit to the back pocket. Throw in the sinking feeling of falling property prices and it’s not hard to see why protest parties are getting traction.

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Presynct on Thursday, September 17. McWilliams has performed alongside jazz greats including Nat Adderley, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Eddie Daniels. He will be joined by leading Brisbane

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Archers are big-picture people. This week is up close and personal, all about the details. About working smarter, not harder. So, if you’re pitching an idea, limit conversational fluff and cut to the chase. Forget the hard sell. Stay flexible, playful and responsive to questions: all Sagittarian skills.

There’s an ancient popular saying that the devil’s in the detail, but on the other hand, so is the divine. And while Pisceans are inclined to a more inclusive overview, this week calls for precision and meticulous attention to the fine print, which you’ll find to be well worth your while.

If Uranus backtracking in Gemini has you feeling like you’re accelerating while the universe hits the emergency brake, skipping the tricky bits and fastforwarding isn’t recommended, because due diligence and attention to red flags could reveal a missing puzzle piece that’s waiting there in plain sight.

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Larger life goals may be shifting as asteroid Lilith’s influence in Capricorn questions the legitimacy of society’s rules, and your planet ruler, Saturn, in the sign of rebels and pioneers, rewrites your personal manifesto. Meanwhile, let this week’s downto-earth vibes ease your transition with practical pleasures.

As Venus strides into relentlessly honest mode, this week asks you to resist snap judgements and work with the balance of Mercury in the sign of diplomacy, so you can advocate for yourself with courage and clarity, and without burning those bridges that still need to be crossed.

This week’s industrious, practical energy supports all kinds of mundane chores like shopping, cleaning, paying bills, decluttering and making health appointments. The service-oriented new moon on 11 September offers you lunar beings a heartwarming opportunity to use your personal skills to benefit someone in need.

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Your guiding planet, Uranus, is now backtracking for the rest of the year in the sign of communications. And with Mercury moving into the sign of reconciling opposites, a black/white, either/or mindset won’t serve you, because this week’s answer lies in the more nuanced, intermediate areas.

With Venus sashaying into the magnetic sign of passion and power plays, interpersonal chemistry can quickly get volatile, so enjoy the buzz but be alert for any signs of covert manipulation. This transit asks you to get radically honest about what you want — and what you’re no longer willing to tolerate.

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CMA Hall of Fame concert COUNTRY music fans are in for an entertaining afternoon when Yandina Country Music returns to the Hall of Fame on Sunday, September 20. The Australian Country Music Association (ACMA) will welcome acclaimed duo KandL as special guest artists, performing a wideranging selection of country favourites from the 1950s through to the 1980s. Their extensive repertoire also includes jazz, rock and easy-listening numbers, promising something for music lovers of all tastes. The afternoon will also feature performances from talented local country music artists, along with raffles and door prizes. Refreshments and a sausage sizzle will be available, with free tea and coffee. The event runs from 11am to 3pm at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina. Entry is $15 or $10 for members, with proceeds supporting the not-forprofit organisation and the ongoing upkeep of the hall.

Paws for good thought: Big Love Festival Eudlo Big Love Festival prepares to welcome two-legged and four-legged visitors A EUDLO festival is taking inclusivity to a new level, inviting visitors to bring their four-legged family members along for a special daily animal blessing. Big Love Festival will welcome people, and pets, to Chenrezig Institute at Eudlo from 11–13 September 2026 for three days of Tibetan culture, live music, food, family activities and hands-on experiences. Chenrezig Institute Director Calvin Yu said the animal blessing reﬂected the festival’s spirit of compassion and its belief that every member of the family should feel welcome. “Big Love Festival is for everyone, whether they come with children, friends, grandparents or their muchloved pets,” Mr Yu said. “The animal blessing is a joyful expression of

compassion for all living beings and gives visitors an experience they are unlikely to ﬁnd at another festival.” The festival’s inclusive approach extends to free entry for everyone under 18, a dedicated Dharma Kids Zone for children aged ﬁve to 13, and one meal included for each day of admission. Visitors can also experience the powerful Lion’s Roar chanting of the Gyumed Tantric Monastery monks, watch an intricate Sand Mandala take shape and enjoy live performances from Tenzin Choegyal, Andrea Kirwin and Josh Lovegrove. The program will include Tibetan music and dance, interactive art, creative workshops, talks, yoga, meditation and breathwork, alongside vegetarian world cuisine, fresh chai and ethical market stalls. “No knowledge of

Destiny takes stage this month at Maleny Playhouse A DARKLY comic new musical exploring family, fate and the bond between mothers and daughters will premiere at the Maleny Playhouse later this month. I AM DESTiNY, written and composed by Darren Heskes, is set in presentday Australia and follows a woman who has spent five years isolated in a quarantine hospital cell after being subjected to illegal and dangerous experiments aimed at finding a cure for an unspecified virus. After remaining completely silent throughout her confinement, she suddenly speaks, triggering a series of revelations about the lives of her three estranged daughters - Aria, Cadence and Bella. Aria, a former child prodigy, has become trapped in a troubled marriage, while Cadence, a self-centred and unsuccessful actress, accidentally lands a starring television role while damaging her boyfriend’s career. Bella, the youngest daughter, disappeared after being kidnapped as a child, an event that sent her mother and sisters into a downward spiral.

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Heskes said the production was inspired by ancient Greek mythology and the concept of the Fates.“I wanted to explore the ancient Greek myth regarding Destiny and her three daughters, each of whom were assigned individual destinies for

works are dark comedy, drama, musical fantasies based on reality and actual events,” he said. “Purgatory was more about observations, whereas I AM DESTiNY explores and tugs at our emotions - or at least when we’re not laughing.” A cast of 14 performers t

Chenrezig’s Head Monk with four legged friends. Inset photo: Vivian Gasperotto.

Buddhism or previous experience with meditation is needed,” Mr Yu said. “People can come for the music, bring the children for a creative activity, enjoy a meal or have their dog blessed. It is an easy and welcoming way to experience Tibetan

culture and try something diﬀerent.” Organisers have also reduced ticket prices compared with previous years in recognition of costof-living pressures. A threeday pass costs $125 and includes three meals, while a $50 day pass includes

one meal. People under 18 attend free. Big Love Festival will be held at Chenrezig Institute, Eudlo, from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026. Tickets are available to purchase online at chenrezig.com.au/ biglovefestival.

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!! " # $ %* mortals,” he said. “As the work developed it became more about a mother separated from her three daughters, the regrets and the innate bond between a mother and child.” Heskes said he also wanted to experiment with new theatrical structures while incorporating stronger musical and operatic elements. The production follows his work Purgatory, which premiered with the Maleny Players last year. “Both

will bring the production’s larger-than-life characters to the stage. I AM DESTiNY premieres at the Playhouse at Maleny Showgrounds on Friday, September 25 at 7pm, with further performances on September 26, 27 and 30 and October 2, 3 and 4. Tickets are $25, or $20 concession, through TryBooking, Maleny Players or from Rosetta Books. Recommended for audiences aged 16 and over due to adult themes and language.

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What’s On SEPTEMBER 10 -13

Women’s Legal Services Queensland (WLSQ) fundraising & raﬀle When: September 10, 12, 13 Where: Various locations Info: Silvana and Margaret are fundraising for Women’s Legal Service Queensland (WLSQ), which provides free legal and support services to women and children affected by domestic and family violence. With more than 15,000 women supported each year, demand continues to grow. Their goal is to raise $10,000 to help WLSQ continue providing vital assistance to those who need it most. They will be selling raffle tickets at the below dates and locations. Thursday 10 September - Maleny Kiosk 8am-12pm. Saturday 12 September - Montville Markets 7.30am - 12pm. Sunday 13 September Maleny Markets 8am-2pm SEPTEMBER 10

Tango Social Dancing & Lessons When: Thursday September 10, 6pm - 8pm Where: Beerwah Community Hall. Info: Looking to try something new, stay active and connect with a local community? Take a music & dance journey with Tango. Booking & Inquiries: Ph: 0414 382 699 Email: glasshousetango@gmail. com. Fb: #Glasshousetango www.glasshousetango. blogspot.com SEPTEMBER 11

QuizBurrum Trivia Night

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When: Friday September 11, 6pm - 9pm Where: Beerburrum Hall, 7 Anzac Ave, Beerburrum Info: Join us at Beerburrum Hall for QuizBurrum, a funfilled community trivia night hosted by the professional team at Think Trivia. Gather your team and put your general knowledge to the test across six rounds and bonus games, with prizes on offer for the top teams. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Prizes for place getters as well as best dressed! trybooking.com/events/ landing/1624234

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The Shark Cage – Speak Up Now When: Fridays 11 September - 30th October 2026 9:30am - 12pm Where: The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Info: A free eight-week course. For further information & to book an individual meeting to see whether the program is suitable for you, contact Christine - 0493 640 423. This group is for women aged 18+ years who have experienced family violence or sexual abuse. Note that Speak Up Now has the final say regarding allocation of places. SEPTEMBER 12

Witta Recreation Club Centenary Celebration When: Saturday September 12 Where: Witta Recreation Club, Witta Info: Celebrate 100 years of the Witta Recreation Club, a cornerstone of the local community since 1926. The centenary event will honour a century of sport, friendship, celebrations and community spirit. Enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food and drinks. SEPTEMBER 12

PEACHESTER VILLAGE MARKETS When: Saturday September 12, 8am - 12pm Where: Peachester Community Hall Info: All your favourite stalls: home baking, handicrafts, produce, plants, jams and chutneys, jewellery, toys, home and garden wares, bric a brac, coffee van and more. Canteen: sausage sizzle and drinks. Stall sites still available - contact 0408542961 to book. SEPTEMBER 12

Maleny Arts & Crafts Quilt Show 2026 When: Saturday September 12, 9am - 4pm & Sunday September 13, 9am - 3pm Where: Main Pavillion, Maleny Showgrounds Info: Admission will be $5.00. This year the show will be better than ever. We have a trader’s alley, bag pod, sales table for handmade goodies, raffles and light refreshments

available for purchase, along with an amazing display of quilts made by the quilters of Maleny Arts and Crafts Group. Our raffle, which will be drawn on the Sunday afternoon, offers great prizes including a quilt made by a MACG member, a sewing machine and a Japanese fabric pack. SEPTEMBER 12

Aura Home + Life Community Day When: Saturday September 12, 10am - 1pm Where: 10 Graf Drive, Baringa Info: Aura Home + Life is now open, bringing more than 12 major retailers to the southern Sunshine Coast, including Rebel, TK Maxx, The Good Guys and Spotlight. Celebrate with a family-friendly Community Day featuring Hot 91.1, food trucks and free kids’ activities. Petstock will host an animal farm from 11am–2pm, while rugby fans can meet Maroons stars Matt Gillett and Petero Civoniceva at Rebel. SEPTEMBER 12

Mooloolah State School P&C presents Comedy for a Cause When: Saturday September 12, 5.30pm Where: Mooloolah State School Hall – 48 King Rd, Mooloolah Valley Info: The Mooloolah State School P&C is bringing Comedy for a Cause to town on 12 September, featuring comedians from the Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. Enjoy a night of laughs, food trucks and a licensed bar, all while supporting a great cause. Every ticket sold will help modernise learning spaces for Mooloolah State School students. General admission is $35. This is a strictly 18+ event. Tickets: comedyforacause.net/ event/moo26 SEPTEMBER 12

Australian Trivia Night When: Saturday September 12, 6pm Where: Glasshouse Country RSL Sub Branch, 1 Reed St, Glass House Mountains Info: Join us for a Australian Trivia Night. Tickets are $20. There will be finger food and nibblies provided.

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Jazz in the Park Buderim When: Sunday, September 13, 1pm–5pm Where: Buderim Village Park, Buderim Info: Enjoy a free afternoon of live music, food, raffles and community spirit at Jazz in the Park Buderim. The program features the Sunshine Coast Grammar School Stage Band, June Garber Quintet and Sunshine Blues Band, plus a surprise fourth act. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy an afternoon of jazz, blues and big-band sounds in the beautiful surrounds of Buderim Village Park. Presented as a BWMCA community event. SEPTEMBER 17

Historical Walk Around Nambour When: Thursday September 17, 9am Where: Nambour Library, Nambour Info: Join Genealogy Sunshine Coast for a 1.1km historical walk around the western side of Currie St. Starting at the library, the walk follows Mitchell St and Mill Lane to the railway station before returning along Currie St. Cost is $10 per person, with bookings and payment required prior to the day. Numbers are limited to 10. Bring a hat, water and good walking shoes. SEPTEMBER 18

Beerburrum Country Markets When: Saturday September 19, 8am - 12pm Where: 7 ANZAC Avenue Beerburrum Info: Visit our friendly community which hosts a multitude of crafts, arts, local growers, products, knife sharpening and cottage industries before exploring the numerous Glass House Mountains trails from Beerburrum to Landsborough. Come check them out! Bookings please contact Patricia 0430 433 734 4517communityhall@ gmail.com

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Gemlife Moreton Bay – Spring Open Day When: Tuesday September 22 Where: GemLife Moreton Bay Sales Office, 4 Moore Road, Burpengary East Info: Join us for a special Spring Open Day and discover what makes GemLife Moreton Bay such a sought-after over-50s lifestyle resort. Take a guided tour through two stylish display homes and a beautiful natural setting. Nestled among native parklands and tranquil lakes. Choose from one of six hosted sessions and see what your next chapter could look like. gemlife. com.au/gmbopen 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 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 awardworthy 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: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 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 25 -27

I AM DESTiNY – Maleny Players 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 SEPTEMBER 30

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On one rink scores were locked at 18 shots each after 20 ends of play. On the 21st and ﬁnal end Maleny scored 5 shots to win the match. Maleny ﬁnished “Top of the Table” at the end of 7 Rounds of competition having won all 7 matches. Preliminary Final will be played on Saturday 12th September 9am at Coolum Bowls Club with Maroochy versus Woombye. The winner will advance to the Grand Final versus Maleny on Saturday 12th September 9am at Coolum

Bowls Club. As important as interclub competition is to members, Maleny also oﬀers social and beginner lawn bowls as well as more serious games which is always a challenge. If you have experience in other sports where hand/eye co-ordination are applied then you will transition quickly. Lawn bowls is also great for all abilities with bowling arms and lifters available for players who are restricted in any way. Why not come and give it a go?

SCDBA Pennants Round 7 Maleny versus Yandina.

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club Contributed by David Hayes WEDNESDAY 01/09/26 Social Bowls 9.30am start. Bob Logan, Seija Munster and Rob Scullion def Frank Scadding, Carolyn Malcomson and Sally Squires 26 - 9. Bill Bradford, Shgane Kirstenfeldt and Marilyn Podmore def Rhyliss Aitken,

Jonathan Orr and Jill Kirchheiner 27 - 19. Jos Evans, Mark Whittam and John Annakin def Joy Reason, Geoﬀ Edmonds and Marg Gibson 25 - 16. Kerry Munster and Warren Blackbourne def Jo Sparkes and Neil Hamilton 42 - 15. Winners of the day with 34 points was John Annakin’s team. R/Up with 32 on points on count back was Kerry Munster and Warren Blackbourne Thursday 03.09.26 Social Bowls 12.30pm start with 6

rinks of triples. Winners of the winners in the 2nd game were Greg McKenzie, Warren Blackbourne and Ross James with + 11 margin. R/Up with the winners of the losers in the 2nd game were Bob Logan, Scott Bedwell and Rob Scullion with + 16 margin. Lucky draw went to Phil Siggers, Paul Maher and John Annakin. Raﬀle winners were Kerry Munster, Dennis Hume, Grant Podmore, John Palte and David Wodson.

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Range Croquet Club Contributed by David Kerr

Friendship Day to be held on Thursday 24th September. It promises a relaxed morning of croquet, good company and good food — visitors and members of all clubs warmly welcome. There will be a complimentary morning tea, and then a sizzling BBQ lunch for $5.

And there is no charge for playing. However please call 0417 640 704 after Thursday 10th and before the 17th to conﬁrm your attendance – so you can have a try, or to play a couple of short, sweet games! According to pastpresident Vince Carbery, Friendship Day is a long-standing tradition: “originating in last century”, where clubs host a day of games, fun and friendship. And why name this event in honour of Eileen Harrison? Simply, that the late Eileen was one of the original members of our club – and contributed on-and-oﬀ the courts so that “The Range” grew in numbers and reputation as competitive, dependable and friendly. This Maleny lady was also involved in the Maleny Garden Club and an authority on local birds.

after the match. The score was 45-28 games, 6-2 sets. Team was Paula Cudmore, Cindy Harris, Aki Lepper and Donna Kuskopf. Katya’s Coaching for Kids Friday afternoons. Sessions available at 3.30 & 4.30pm depending on ability. Drills and Thrills commencing at 5.30pm - for

adults and children. For more information or to make a booking please contact Maree on 0437 295 501 or Katya 0417 625 294. Socials - All Tennis Players Welcome: Saturday 1pm till 5pm - (mixed tennis); Monday 8am till 11am (Ladies tennis) Visit Witta Tennis at: https://play.tennis. com.au/wittatennisclub

THAT “spring has sprung” is the general opinion around town, although its hard to hear anything after walking up Maple Street as the concretecutter cuts-away. It is fortunate that the streetscape works won’t extend to our clubhouse in the Showgrounds – certainly the high pitched and loud excavation would put a chap oﬀ her approach shot to the penultimate hoop! Looking forward, in a couple of weeks we will be proudly hosting an invitation event – for players of all standards and even newbies. Eileen about to run The event is the another hoop. Eileen Harrison

Witta Tennis Contributed by Pauline Fraley THE Whistlers played at Witta against the Caloundra Coast Busters. It was great weather, but very warm. We had long games, lots of good rallies and lots of running. We were exhausted

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Church & Community

A burned running track EVERY week I train with a running group on the athletics track at the University of the Sunshine Coast. I like the buzz of running fast and I like the buzz of training together with a group of friends. A couple of weeks ago however, our group couldn’t train on the track. Somebody dragged wheelie-bins across four lanes of the track and set light to them, destroying the track in the process. The next morning I arrived with my kids ready to run in their district athletics carnival to ﬁnd out that the event was postponed. If you’ve been on Facebook you’ll have seen the fury this evoked and I’ve got to admit I was initially angry that my kids couldn’t run in something they’d trained hard for.

However, as Christians we are compelled to forgive and this is a perfect example of where the church actually has alternatives to the stuﬀ that none of us like in society. Christians believe that life is better when we run our races together rather than burning the track down. You see this was somebody doing what they wanted to do, entirely for their own ﬁve minutes of enjoyment with no regard for everybody else. Churches meet every week as communities of people because we believe that there is something vital about a group of people coming together rather than doing their own thing. In the Anglican church we sit alongside each other and confess our sins together, receive God’s forgiveness together and remember

with Tom Hunton Glass House Anglican Church that we are all children of God, none of us is supposed to hurt others because we are called to ‘love our neighbours as ourselves.’ Take a moment to think about the people in your life – those you are really close to, those you pass each day but don’t know well, those you call friends, those people who maybe make you angry. This prayer, from 1 Peter 4, might just help: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Oﬀer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others… do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

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Spring Orchid Show at Beerwah ORCHID lovers will have plenty to celebrate this month when the Glasshouse Country Orchid Society marks 50 years of growing, learning about and sharing a passion for the spectacular ﬂowering plants. The society’s 2026 Spring Orchid Show will take over Beerwah Community Hall on September 25 and 26, showcasing an impressive selection of blooms as part of its golden anniversary celebrations. The annual show will feature displays highlighting the colour and variety of orchids grown by enthusiasts, while experienced growers will be on hand to share their knowledge and inspiration

with visitors. A wide selection of orchid plants and accessories will also be available for sale, along with foliage plants for gardeners looking to add something new to their collection. This year’s event holds particular signiﬁcance as the society celebrates ﬁve decades of bringing together people with a shared interest in growing and appreciating orchids. The Orchid Spring Show will be held at Beerwah Community Hall on Friday,

Glasshouse history group meets THE Glasshouse History Group is inviting residents to take a nostalgic look at the creams, curlers, shavers and potions that once formed part of everyday grooming routines. The group’s next local history meeting will be held at the Glasshouse Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday, September 15, from 1.30pm, with this

month’s theme focusing on ‘Home Grooming Aids’. Participants are encouraged to think back to the much smaller range of grooming products and equipment once found in family homes, including items used by their parents and grandparents. The afternoon will provide an opportunity for locals to share memories and stories

WASTE MATTERS Don’t Ditch It, Fix It! RECENTLY my very old sewing machine stopped working. I was faced with a decision I’m sure many of you can relate to: do I try and get it ﬁxed, or do I buy a new one? There were pros and cons for each choice, but I decided I had to ﬁnd out whether the old girl still had some life left before ditching

about changing grooming habits and compare how everyday routines have evolved over the generations. The Glasshouse History Group welcomes community involvement, with residents encouraged to join the discussion, share their recollections and enjoy afternoon tea following the session.

With Waste Action Maleny

her. I took my sewing machine (and manual held together with a rubber band) to Maleny’s Fixit Café. With the help of one of their volunteers, we gave the machine a good clean (the dust monsters were huge) and oil, then tried it out. It sewed beautifully! The cost was a $10 donation to Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. The reason I’m

telling this story is because the temptation was to say ‘Oh it’s not working, I should replace it’, but with regular maintenance this machine could keep sewing for years! Fixing it saved it from the tip, and saved money and resources by not having to buy a new machine. A bonus was learning to service it myself!

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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September 25, from 8.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday, September 26, from 8.30am to 2.30pm. Entry is $5 for adults, while children can attend free. The community is invited to come along, enjoy the displays and help the society celebrate its 50-year milestone.

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Sunday Service - first Sunday of every month at 11am, shared vegetarian lunch after Healing Group - every Tuesday at 9.30am Meditation Group - every Tuesday at 10.30am All are welcome to join us in bringing love and light to the world.

Blackall Range Uniting Church Sundays 9am C Church Service & Kidz Church 1247 LLandsborough-Maleny d b h Road (entry via McCarthy Road) Pastor Lester Kelly 5494-3565 | www.malenybaptist.church You’ll find a warm welcome!

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Please join us for worship Maleny: 10am each Sunday Montville: 8am each Sunday Palmwoods: 10am 1st and 3rd Sunday each month For more information go to www.ourcommonlife.org.au or contact Rev Nathan Barton on 0429 632 527 or minister@ourcommomnlife.org.au

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Puzzles SWAMP

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Dave was bragging to his boss one day: “You know, I know everyone there is to know. Just name someone, anyone, and I know them.” Tired of the boasting, his boss called his bluff. “OK, Dave, how about Tom Cruise?” “No problem, boss, Tom and I are old friends. I can prove it.” So they fly out to Hollywood, knock on Tom Cruise’s door, and Tom shouts: “Dave! What’s happening? Great to see you! Come on in for a beer!” Although impressed, the boss is still sceptical. After leaving, he tells Dave it must’ve been luck. “No, no,” Dave says. “Just name anyone else.” “Alright… the President.” “Yup,” Dave replies. “Old buddies. Let’s fly out to Washington.” At the White House, the President spots Dave and

says: “Dave! What a surprise! Come on in, let’s catch up before my meeting.” “The Pope,” says Dave confidently. “Known him for years.” Off to Rome they go. At St. Peter’s Square, Dave says: “This will never work - I’ll never catch his eye in this crowd. Tell you what, I know the guards. I’ll just go up, and I’ll come out on the balcony with Pope Leo.” Sure enough, 30 minutes later, Dave emerges with Pope Leo on the balcony. But when he returns, he finds his boss on the ground with paramedics around him. “Boss, what happened?” Dave asks. His boss looks up and says: “That was the final straw… you and the Pope stepped out on the balcony, and the guy next to me said: ‘Who the heck is that guy in the hat standing up there with Dave?’”

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Who remembers Weedbuster Week? MANY years ago, early schools, local governments In fact, in another ‘life’ September was an exciting and other state agencies Lea was actually the time for a youngish state across south-east Queensland Weedbuster government oﬀicer making Queensland to help them Week Coordinator for a his way in the exciting world run their Weedbuster Week number of years in the late of weeds and pests. events. 1990’s. You see, Weedbuster I only stopped in 2006 As a promotional vehicle, Week was coming Weedbuster and anyone involved Week was in environmental amazingly management would be successful. knee-deep in vines and I would bushes – talking weeds, have spoken pulling weeds, busting at, help with, weeds … living the dream! contributed Weedbuster Week to hundreds was a groundbreaking of events program started by the old over those Queensland Department of years, meeting Natural Resources in 1994 thousands of as a community awareness like-minded campaign, held in the people who ﬁrst week of September, cared about to draw attention to the their local impacts of invasive weeds environment on agricultural and other and reversing industries, the environment the impacts and our way of life. weeds were It was so successful having. that it went national in Weeds were Releasing Cats Claw Creeper biocontrol. 1997, engaging with tens a hot topic and of thousands of people, when I left the Sunshine something that politicians busting tonnes of weeds in Coast Council (where I then wanted to be involved with the process. ran the pest plants and … we were going to win From the start until 2006, animals section) to work in that war against weeds and I used to work with many the Glasshouse Country & nothing was going to stop (many) Landcare groups, Maleny News for the thenus. environment groups, editor (and my wife) Lea But then something Bushcare groups, farmers, Parkes. happened. Weedbuster

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Week just disappeared from the zeitgeist. One year it was there … next it wasn’t. What changed? Funding models changed; state government governance thinking changed; politicians changed. Government needed something new and sexy to fund to show they were relevant and responsive. Bureaucrats went down a devolution pathway, oﬀ-loading responsibilities onto others. And politicians followed the most populist path, moving onto the next news-cycletrending topic which came along. Suddenly weeds were still a problem, but the priorities of authorities moved on. The trouble is, those aﬀected by the weeds – farmers, landcarers, environmental volunteers – don’t have that luxury of just ‘moving on’. They still had (and have) to deal with them every day. And the weeds didn’t move on … they kept growing and spreading and causing problems. In fact, we ended up with dozens of newer and nastier weeds on top of what we already were

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battling. So, in what would have been the start of Weedbuster week, let’s not forget that weeds are still the number one problem facing our agricultural industries and our biodiversity management. Weeds still cost us billions of dollars each year in lost productivity and control costs. In reality, instead of Weedbuster Week petering out, it should have been super-charged into Weedbuster Year.

There are still many weedos who haven’t lost the faith and are making a difference. Kudos to the Glasshouse Mountains Action Network (GMAN), Mooloolah River Landcare, Barung Landcare, Hinterland Bush Links, Cahill Scrub Bushcare Group, Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group … just to name a few locals. And you can make a difference just by helping out a group near you. Keep the fires burning people … weed on.

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John McGrath – How some regional areas are outshining others In a trend that began late last year, regional locations across Australia again outpaced capital cities in the three months to July, although the gradual slowdown noticeable in the first quarter continued. Cotality’s Regional Market Update this month, which examines the country’s largest regional areas, found that Western Australia recorded the strongest selling conditions in the country. Together with South Australia, the state also recorded the highest quarterly growth. Some regional hubs on the East Coast experienced weakened sales and rental conditions, but many smaller inland towns are becoming increasingly popular for their affordability. Gerard Burg, Cotality’s Head of Research, points to higher interest rates, less borrowing capacity, and more price-sensitive and cautious buyers as key reasons why these more selective markets are emerging, and why they’re experiencing more demand. “As higher-value markets lose momentum and buyers become more cautious, we’re seeing demand swing to more relatively affordable regional centres,” he said. This swing is one I want to explore further as it means the popularity of some locations is ebbing, and being replaced by smaller, up-and-coming areas. Firstly, let’s look at the twin cities of Maryborough and Hervey Bay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. About three hours north of Brisbane’s CBD, and 30 minutes inland from coastal Hervey Bay, Maryborough’s population grew by just 4.7% between FY2017 and FY2025, according to Fraser Coast Regional Council figures. Hervey Bay resident numbers expanded by 17.8% in the same period. Up 9.7% on the past year, Hervey Bay’s median price is now $824,533.

Annual listing numbers have improved in the coastal city while sale numbers have lessened; therefore, giving buyers an excellent opportunity to buy near a beach. In addition, renters in this city have enjoyed the highest quarterly and annual rental declines of Australia’s larger regional centres. Meanwhile, smaller inland Maryborough recorded a highly notable annual increase of 17.8%, bringing its median dwelling price to a very affordable $612,349. Weekly median rents are now $561, following one of the few quarterly rental declines in the Regional Market Update. Like Hervey Bay, Maryborough’s annual sales listings have improved on a year ago, and again, sale numbers are slightly lower. In NSW, property markets in some coastal towns in NSW are moderating as well, as inland centres gain recognition. All the same, many of these coastal hubs are offering notable value growth, and like our midsized capitals, their recent strong results have given them a good buffer against downturns. For example, Coffs Harbour and Nelson Bay’s annual gains of around 3.4% to 5.9% were lower than some other inland cities. But these increases are still beneficial, as are their median values of $866,761, and just over $1.02 million, respectively. The twin border towns of Albury-Wodonga,

Tamworth in the north-eastern New England region and Dubbo in Central West NSW continued to experience solid quarterly growth of between 2% and 3.9%. Median values in these centres now stand at an attractive $622,555 to $688,935. It was the same in regional Victoria, with Geelong as well as Warragul and Drouin, 100km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD, recording quarterly value declines. But again, these cities’ good recent upticks have given them a buffer against such downturns. Finally, inland cities like the coal mining hubs of Traralgon and Morwell have experienced the highest annual change in sales (42.4%). This is despite its sales listing numbers being 35.3% lower than a year ago. Our regional areas are undergoing a correction that is almost on par with our capital cities, and smaller towns are now the places to watch. With Spring beginning tomorrow, this point is especially significant for buyers looking for affordability and growth. John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents

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We Have Buyers. Can You Help? Following a quieter period over Winter, it has been encouraging to see a shift in buyer activity during the past three weeks as sale numbers increase in the lead up to Spring. McGrath Beerwah has facilitated twelve contracts during this period and has noticed buyer confidence is increasing as people regroup from the challenges of the first half of 2026.

“The Winter months have seen a lot of people researching the market,” says Cassi Nuske of McGrath Beerwah, “and we’re now experiencing the culmination of this research. Buyers are using bridging finance or have sold their homes to be able to move forward with their purchasing plans. There’s a growing number of buyers attending open homes who are

ready to act and are not just curious about what’s on offer.” For sellers weighing up whether now is the right time to list, this shift is worth paying attention to. Team Cassi Nuske is currently working with several buyers who know what they are hoping to find and are eagerly awaiting their new Hinterland home. Could your home be the one they’re looking for?

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