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APRIL 7, 2026 | Edition 40-47
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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITIES OF GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY AND THE BLACKALL RANGE
Co-Op’s concern at rival
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By Sonia Isaacs THE BEERWAH Co-Op Board has raised deep concerns over plans by Elimbah Co-Op to establish a new site in Beerwah. Beerwah Co-Op President, Ken Bullen, described the move as “incredibly poor form” as he raised concerns about its impact on the local community.
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Elimbah Co-Op, based 18 kilometres from Beerwah, has confirmed plans to open a Beerwah site by the end of April. Mr Bullen said he was deeply concerned a cooperative from outside the area could draw trade away from Beerwah and redirect economic benefit elsewhere. Elimbah Co-Op General Manager, Glenn Harrison, said the new Beerwah operation would not directly compete with Beerwah Co-Op’s retail, hardware or garden operations, instead focusing on specialised agricultural services. Full story p3
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AFTER more than 40 years of enriching Maleny’s cultural life, the Maleny Arts Council has formally disbanded, with former president Claire Booth saying the volunteer-run organisation had simply
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