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Swimming against the tide The phrase ‘what a difference a week makes’ is definitely fitting in regard to my column. Last week I was letting everyone know that we would be taking our first tentative steps back into printing the newspaper. Then, the very next day, an announcement was made by News Corp that they would no longer be printing the Sunshine Coast Daily and they would be closing down all of their free weekly publications.
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Local News Cart sharing dilemma solved By Richard Owen Maleny Golf Club has fitted its fleet of golf carts with innovative COVID safe partitions so golfers can share a ride with another player while complying with social distancing protocols. Club manager and PGA professional Wayne Perske said the partitions were made from inexpensive clear PVC plastic sheeting and simple low-tech fixings. “Over the past couple of months we have permitted only one person to use a cart in response to coronavirus social distancing requirements,” Wayne said. “Unfortunately, this resulted in a significant loss of potential income and additional wear and tear on the course, and every golf club in the country is grappling with the same problem.” The partitions were designed by one of the club’s members who is an upholsterer and reflect similar, but generally more expensive, approaches being adopted by golf clubs abroad. Among the first golfers to try out one of Maleny’s COVID safe golf carts were recent
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Temporary speed reduction becomes permanent Member for Glass House Andrew Powell is not happy to hear the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has no plans in the near future to return Beerburrum Road south of Beerburrum to its former 100km/hour speed limit. In late 2019, TMR undertook resurfacing and overlay works on about 1.3km of Beerburrum Road between Eaton Road and Steve Irwin Way. To improve safety during this time, the speed limit was temporarily reduced to 80km/hour. “I understand the need to drop the speed limit during roadworks, it’s standard practice,” Mr Powell said. After the roadworks, TMR determined the road surface was still too rough and has maintained the 80km/hour speed limit. “Given TMR has acknowledged the road surface doesn’t meet the mark I assumed that would mean further remediation mustn’t be far away,” Mr Powell said. “But when I asked TMR how soon we could expect the improvements to occur and the speed limit restored, the answer was any future improvements on Beerburrum Road will be subject to competing state wide priorities and
available funding,” Mr Powell said. “That’s code for don’t expect to see anything anytime soon! “I want to see the road resurfaced as a regional priority. It is a key connecting road between Caboolture and Glass House, as well as the smaller towns in between such as Elimbah and Beerburrum. Given roadworks will shortly be commencing on the Bruce Highway at Elimbah, I can only see this road getting busier. “I don’t want Glass House roads to miss out because the department doesn’t see them as a priority. I know they are and local road users know they are. “Lowering speed limits should never become a long-term solution for actually fixing substandard roads,” Mr Powell said. What do you think about the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) having no plans in the near future to return Beerburrum Road south of Beerburrum to its former 100km/hour speed limit? Send your thoughts on the strip of road to editorial@gcnews.com.au.
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Queensland open for Queenslanders Queenslanders are now able to undertake unlimited travel, including as many night stays as they choose, throughout the entire state following a major easing of COVID-19 restrictions last Monday, June 1. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the easing of intrastate travel restrictions – by road, rail and air within Queensland – came well before the next school holidays and would significantly kick start the state’s tourism industry, which had experienced an unprecedented downturn under strict but necessary coronavirus restrictions. The Premier said Queenslanders’ outstanding response to the COVID-19 pandemic had allowed the travel restrictions to be lifted ahead of a planned move to stage two of the Roadmap to easing Queensland’s restrictions originally scheduled for June 12. Under the updated plan, there will also be a further easing of restrictions at pubs, cafes and restaurants. “The only reason we are able to move forward with our planned stage two ahead of the original June 12 date is because Queenslanders have listened to the
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advice, acted on that advice and done an outstanding job of helping to smash the COVID-19 curve,” Ms Palaszczuk said. “This will go a long way towards giving our critical tourism industry a welcome boost after adhering to the necessary restrictions we were forced to impose and I encourage Queenslanders to take advantage of the easing of rules around intrastate travel.” The Premier stressed the easing of restrictions does not apply to biosecurity or restricted zones for Indigenous communities, which will remain in place subject to a review in consultation with community members. Deputy Premier and Health Minister Steven Miles has also announced that pubs, restaurants and cafes are now able to cater for more patrons for both food and beverage service. Restaurants, cafes and pubs that continue to operate under a COVID-safe checklist are permitted to increase the total number of patrons from ten to 20, Mr Miles said. He also announced that from Friday, June 5, venues with a COVID-safe industry plan and with more space will be able to go
further and allow up to 20 people in each separate area, seated for meals or drinks. For example, some surf clubs, pubs and RSLs may have four or five defined separate indoor and outdoor areas, where they can have 20 people in each of these areas if the areas are big enough. “However, every venue must continue to adhere to strict social distancing rules including limiting each patron to an area of four square metres and adhere to hygiene protocols,” Mr Miles said. “I know many Queenslanders will look forward to having a drink out. It will be a different experience – you will need to be seated and be served by a waiter to order your drinks. Crowds standing at the bar doesn’t support social distancing. “While some venues will need time to prepare, the confirmation of these changes will give many the confidence to re-open for dining in or to increase the number of patrons – creating more jobs. “I ask that people be patient as businesses get ready for this new stage and understand that staff are doing their best to help you enjoy more activities and keep safe,” Mr Miles said. “The same restrictions will apply to gyms and other health clubs, parks, museums and art galleries, in churches and places of worship and other public facilities such as libraries. “In relation to community sporting events where clubs have more than one field, limits of 20 spectators per field will apply. “The government will work with bodies still subject to restrictions around preparing COVID safe industry plans.” GC&M News will continue to keep readers up to date on what this all means for local businesses. Glasshouse Country & Maleny News
Call for submissions on Landsborough dog breeding proposal The Council assessment process for a new dog breeding and boarding kennel at Landsborough has advanced to the next stage, with a call for public submissions being published this week. This assessment stage gives the community their chance to voice their opinions to Council about the proposal, and helps inform the planning staff when they come to make their decision to accept or reject the application. Along with facilities for 60 breeding dogs, the plans are to build 100 boarding kennels (housing up to 200 dogs at any one time) and space for a cattery of an unspecified capacity. The proposed development is located between the end of Amigh Road and Steve Irwin Way (adjacent to the Big Kart Track). The proponents, Diamond Valley Kennels, have an established dog breeding facility at Mooloolah and want to relocate and expand to the new site. The public submission phase was triggered as a result of the town planning consultants – Adams and Sparkes – lodging the final documentation after Council queried elements of the development, asking for more detailed information, justifications and explanations. The dog breeding facility has caused a storm of controversy and protest since being announced, with a Facebook page (‘No Puppy Farms in Queensland’) created, a petition generated and specific questions being asked of all candidates prior to the recent local government elections. The dog breeding facility, termed a ‘puppy farm’ by opponents, was originally planned to house 100 breeding females but has been scaled back to a total of 60 breeders. When asked by Council how they would demonstrate industry best practice and
comply with regulations in relation to the keeping of animals, the proponents were adamant that the operations were fully compliant. “The proposed facility intends to operate in accordance with the Pet Industry Association of Australia’s (PIAA) standards and guidelines, which restrict how animal carers and pet breeders can operate,” the planning report stated. “The landowner and operator of Diamond Valley Kennels is fully accredited to breed and care for animals and must adhere to all legislative requirements in order to continue business operations. “In addition to these strict guidelines, the operator also ensures: • dogs are able to run free in the play areas; • 24/7 supervision; • weekly vet appointments; and • generous sized boarding areas (significantly exceeding minimum sizes) with air conditioning, animal bedding and toys. “The operator is also currently a member of the Australian Companion Animal
Council and facilitates regular inspections from the RSPCA.” Anyone who wishes to make a comment on the application has until June 24 to send a properly made submission to Council. A properly made submission must: • be made to the assessment manager; • be in writing; • state the name and residential or business address of each person who made the submission; • state what aspects of the proposed development you support or oppose and why, using facts and circumstances; • be received by council during the formal public notification period; • be signed by each person who made the submission, unless it is made electronically. To submit, you can send to council by email or mail. To find out more about this development application, go to https://developmenti. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ and search for ‘MCU18/0311’.
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Business News Councillors place wage increases on hold
Sunshine Coast councillors have unanimously agreed to not accept a 2% wage increase proposed by the Local Government Remuneration Commission. The decision was made in recognition of the impact of COVID-19 on the Sunshine Coast community - the biggest health and economic challenge faced in more than a century. Wages for elected local government members in Queensland are determined by the independent Local Government Remuneration Commission, which decides on the maximum remuneration payable to a mayor and councillors from July 1 each year. A council can resolve before July 1 to pay remuneration at a lesser amount to that proposed by the commission.
Update with Ursula Starkovsky Chamber President Coronavirus has most definitely taken over our lives, our businesses and our way of life. Some of us have been affected more than others but everybody has been impacted in one way or the other. Business owners had to adjust their way of working within a few days or weeks and they have risen to the challenge in ways that nobody could have imagined a few months ago. Recently I had the chance to tune in to a conference – Global Digital Town Hall - Building Resiliency and Seizing Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing. This conference was offered by an organisation called Advance.org and featured speakers like Anthony Pratt from Visy Industries, Australia’s ambassador to the United States Arthur Sinodinos, Tesla chairman Robyn Denholm and others. A few months ago it would have been impossible for me to join such a high-
profile group of people. This is the positive side of COVID-19. We have embraced each other. We share information and we can receive information in our loungerooms without paying for it and leaving our house or business. Previously, a conference with these speakers would have cost me a small fortune and I would have never even thought of participating. I could have even sent in questions that would have been answered. That truly impressed me. I think the way forward can be positive and extremely successful if we take advantage of the new possibilities that are being offered to all of us. Getting back to the chamber, the executive has decided to defer the next membership fee for six months and we hope that this will help our business community to navigate through this difficult time. Our members will receive the reduced invoice towards the end of October.
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Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace last week announced the first round of his Ready, Set, Go! bursary was now open for applications. One $1,000 bursary will be available three times a year to students living in the Fisher electorate who are in their final year of education and preparing to enter the world of work, including school leavers and university or TAFE students in their last year of study. As a former builder, Mr Wallace is passionate about apprenticeships and traineeships, which will be central to the federal government’s JobMaker plan for economic recovery. In 2020, the bursaries will be specifically provided for students who are aiming to begin an apprenticeship or traineeship in the coming year. From next year, all students due to complete year 10 right through to university leavers aged 25 years or under at the time of application will be eligible. Mr Wallace said he knew that for years many young people on the Sunshine Coast who loved their home towns and wanted to be close to their families had felt they had to leave the community to fulfil their
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Contributed by Beth Harding Volunteers don’t do it for the accolades or glory, and they certainly don’t do it for the pay! Volunteers do it for the love of giving. Girl Guide leaders are no different. They join for different reasons but they stay for the love of giving girls the experience of guiding. But we can’t do it alone! The Glasshouse Region Girl Guides is home to more than 130 volunteers, both women and men, who have busy lives but still find time to share their talents with the girls. Volunteers keep Girl Guides going and there are roles for everyone! You could assist in a leadership position or as a support group member. Do you love numbers, are an all-round handy person, love fundraising, are tech savvy or have skills to share? Glasshouse Region has units from Caloundra to Lawnton who welcome any new faces. For information about volunteering with Girl Guides please email glasshouseregion@guidesqld.org.
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By Sonia Clark There is something to be said for good country living as local resident Joan Kropp joins a distinguished group of dedicated ladies, including her next door neighbour Del Davis, who have exceeded the remarkable milestone of 60 years of QCWA membership. Joan grew up in Woombye and married dairy farmer William Kropp in 1958. After they were married, the couple moved to the Peachester area and Joan joined the QCWA Peachester branch soon after. Joan remembers that when she joined there were around 20 or so ladies who would regularly attend the monthly branch meetings. “I have such good memories of those times. All the ladies who had young children would bring them along to the meetings, with the older children playing outside in the sandpit while the younger ones would be kept safe in the big playpen,” Joan said.
Peachester branch ladies would take turns for the volunteer officer roles, with Joan taking on ongoing positions over the years as branch president, treasurer and international officer. Joan said she was around 24 years old when she first joined and she had really enjoyed her time with the association over the years. It was a great way for her to meet others and to get to know people in the Peachester area, and she is very grateful for some wonderful lifelong friendships made during that time. Joan said it was good to learn different skills, especially new cooking tips and ways to make your sewing neat and tidy. “I also used to enjoy attending the CWA annual conference in Brisbane, where around 400-500 QCWA ladies from all around the state would gather, as well as the opportunity to attend the regional conferences that were held every five years,” she said.
Peachester CWA members Mamie Page, Joan Kropp, Mabel Breton and Grace Hodgens around 1985
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The Zonta Club of Blackall Range elected Ann Koenig as its new president for 2020-2021, at the club’s Zoom AGM recently. Ann, a familiar figure in Maleny, is an original member of the Zonta Club chartered in 1997. After conducting the elections of the new board, outgoing president Judith RossSmith said she was sure the club would Ann Koenig prosper under Ann’s leadership. “Ann has been an exemplary member of this club for 23 years, was previously president in 2001 and has been active in all of the club’s committees over the years,” Judith said. “Currently Ann organises the evening dinners each month, which, among other matters, involves liaising with the venues and arranging guest speakers. “During my term of office I have been fortunate that Ann has been at the helm of our centenary dinner and the International Women’s Day event Dusk on the Deck,” Judith said. Zonta International has been involved in the education and support of women worldwide for more than 100 years since its beginnings in New York on November 8, 1919. The 1,200 clubs around the world last year celebrated the occasion. Zonta Blackall Range held a dinner that featured a celebration of each of the ten decades, with members dressed in the fashions of the day and accompanied by appropriate music. The event was the brainchild of the PR committee chair Renate Ogilvie, and Ann masterminded the evening with the help of a small committee. Ann retired from her career as the director of nursing at Community Health Services and eventually began a new career as a volunteer with the Blackall Range Care Group and then with the Maleny Community Centre. Judith said it was as the tireless secretary of this committee for which she was best known in Maleny. “Spending 70% of her time working with the centre in a volunteer capacity, Ann oversees the management of the centre, which caters for groups, visiting music and drama shows, arts and crafts exhibitions and Film Society evenings, as well as dealing with tenants, maintenance problems, council and other bodies,” Judith said. “She is on call evenings and weekends and can often be seen serving at the bar, and generally keeping her finger on the pulse. “With this kind of efficiency and commitment, we in the Zonta Club of Black Range are extremely lucky she will be leading us into the next year,” she said. Following her installation online by Zonta’s area director Dr Petra Ladwig, Ann said she was looking forward to the experience and to working with the new board that was also installed at the Zoom meeting.
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Following on from their first successful photography competition in 2019, the Beerwah CWA is currently promoting this year’s Amateur Photography Virtual Competition 2020, with entries required by midnight on June 8. The categories will be: 1. Black and White or Sepia (any subject) 2. (a) Photograph by a primary aged child (b) Photograph by a By Millie Ives secondary aged child 3. Animal/s, bird/s, insect/s, fish. May be close up, domestic or wild. 4. (a) Landscape. It may include land, sky and/or water. (b) Landscape with a drone. It may include land, sky and/ or water. Photo must have a signed slip stating permission was given for drone use by land owner. 5. Friendship with people or pets. 6. Looking up or looking down. Any subject photographed from above or below. 7. Australian historical sites. Can be a landmark, building or other man-made structure. 8. People. A single person, group, or crowd at an event or function. Photos of children must have a signed slip that permission has been given by parent to photograph children. 9. Plants / part of plant. May include fungi and trees. Email your photographs to qcwabeerwah@gmail.com Title subject of email should include your name plus Virtual Photography Competition. Photos are to be 5" x 7" (12.7cm x 17.8cm). Your email will need to include your full name (and age for child entry), along with category and short description of photograph.
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Community groups come together Representatives from a range of community groups across Glasshouse Country met online last week during National Volunteers Week to look at how they can get back on their feet through these challenging times. Everyone spoke about their experiences of these changed circumstances and looked at how they might benefit through shared knowledge and resources. Workshop facilitator from the Hinterland Community Development Program at the Caloundra Community Centre, Jody Blackburn, said the groups shared information on the range of physical resources and skills they had, which could be mutually beneficial for one another. “There were also many similar needs highlighted, particularly relating to volunteering and technical support,” Jody said. Those who attended found the workshop was beneficial and contributed to strengthening their groups. The groups plan to continue these discussions mid-year to see what opportunities they can develop together to support one another and work smarter, not harder. If any local groups are interested in being part of the next discussions, contact Judy Tomlinson from Celebrate Glasshouse Country on 0408 445 988.
Maleny Fix it Café is returning
Team members from Maleny Fix It Café are looking forward to getting back to work at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) from 9am–2pm on Thursday, June 25 and then returning to their normal schedule of the second and fourth Thursday of the month. So take a moment to look around and see if you have anything in need of repair. Do your garden implements need a sharpen? How are you bicycles going? The concept behind the service is to reduce landfill and encourage recycling and repurposing of useful items. Bring your items in and all repairs will be assessed and, if fixable, will be repaired for a $5 donation to MNC. Maleny Fix It Café is run by volunteers and encourages social connection and aims to reduce social isolation. The team is currently looking for volunteers wanting to participate by providing general repairs, sewing and bicycle repair. If you are interested in being part of the Fix It team, please call in on Fix It Café days or give Jim Straker a call on 5494 3229. 14
Local autumn sunset love
Recently we’ve noticed our Facebook and Instagram feeds filled with gorgeous images of the autumn skies. The sunsets have been putting on spectacular colour shows in bright oranges, reds and pinks. Do you know why the sunsets are so stunning this time of year? To allow clouds to catch the reflected light, they can’t be too low. We’re treated to more mid to high level
clouds in the colder months. If you then add to the mix those wispy cirrus clouds that we see more of this time of year, we’re treated to the perfect combination for a stunning sky. We’d love you to share your local images with us - be them sunsets or not - on Instagram by using the hashtags #lovewhereweliveglasshousecountry and #lovewherewelivemaleny
Local communities recognised with council funding support The Sunshine Coast Council recommended at last Thursday’s council meeting that 14 local groups and organisations receive funding totalling more than $79,000 in the latest round of community grants. In total, 80 projects across the coast were approved for funding, totalling more than $515,000. The community grants funding is provided by council in recognition of the vital contribution community organisations make to the economic, environmental, social and cultural wellbeing of Sunshine Coast communities. The local groups that received funding are: • Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Association Inc - upgrade of kitchen and cleaning equipment, $7,500 • Mooloolah Valley Community Association - ablutions block refurbishment, $16,500 • Landsborough Cricket Club Inc Landsborough Sports Complex drainage and pathway upgrade, $7,500 • Landsborough Area Community Association trading as Morris House Neighbourhood Centre - installation of air conditioning, $3,284 • Glasshouse Country Men's Shed Inc installation of concrete under an existing awning, $3,200 • The Maleny Contract Bridge Club Inc installation of solar system and panels, $5,191 • Suncoast Hinterland BMX Club electrical upgrades to meet safety compliance, $3,558 • Glasshouse Hinterland Australian Football Club - drink fountain and defibrillator, $5,095
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Take me away With Lea Parkes
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Since moving the newspaper to online publication we have introduced a regular feature in GC&M News called ‘Take me away’. We kicked it off with stories from Teena Chumbley, the owner of local travel company The Infinite Horizon. In the May 20 edition I encouraged others to share their stories of travel, whether in Queensland, the rest of Australia or internationally, to give us all a bit of inspiration. This week we include a couple of snippets I received from locals who have previously travelled to the UK. We are also currently working on a few longer stories. However, I thought as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is encouraging us to travel within Queensland, I would ask if you have photos or stories about your closer-to-home travel locations of choice that you would like to share? Send me an email at editorial@gcnews.com.au.
By Nicole Hilton It was nine years ago but we hit the jackpot when in London. We stayed in student accommodation about 100m from Trafalgar Square for $50 AUD a night. It was a huge room with two beds, a television and our own bathroom. We had to share a kitchen but we were in the city and wanted to eat out every meal anyway. This is a great tip. There is a lot of student accommodation in London and surrounds.
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By Ron Gillinder While visiting England in 2008, I tried a town’s stocks on for size. Stocks were used as punishment in medieval England, with the first mention of them in 1227. The Stocks Act of 1405 instructed every parish that ran its own affairs to have a set of stocks. A village was downgraded to a mere hamlet if it did not have any stocks. The Act has never been repealed. In 1496, Henry VII passed an Act that stated: “It is enacted that vagabonds, idle and suspected persons, shall be set in the stocks three days and three nights and have none other sustenance than bread and water, and then shall be put out of the town.” Second offenders were given six days and six nights. Henry VIII reduced the period of time to one day and one night in 1504, while the Act of 1624 offered a financial alternative – pay a fine of one shilling or three hours in the stocks. (Source: ‘The Strange Laws of Old England’, Nigel Cawthorne) However, the stocks aren’t as bad as a pillory, where the culprit may have had to stand and may have had his (or her) ears nailed to the post. The public would throw rocks or rotten food at them.
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Food & Drink Mmm … cold winter nights ahead
By Lea Parkes There have already been a few nights in our house where we have had the fire alight and it has been great! I love the cosiness it creates. Well, to be honest, sometimes we do need to open the windows and doors to cool things down, but boy is it great to just sit and watch it. And what is even better is sitting down by the fire and having a winter favourite. Actually, this is one of Brownie’s winter favourites. For us to get four hours of cooking in before dinner, as Amanda Smyth our local ‘Cooker and a Looker’ suggests in this recipe, generally means it is perfect for a weekend. So why not head to the local butcher this week to get some lovely lamb shanks and give it a go.
Slow cooker lamb shanks with tomato and capers For the lamb shanks 6 lamb shanks 3 tbs plain flour salt and pepper to season olive oil for browning 1 onion 1 carrot 2 cloves garlic 500ml chicken stock 1,200g tinned chopped tomatoes (3 x 400g tins) 150g capers For the gremolata ½ bunch parsley zest of half a lemon 1 clove garlic 2 anchovies
Method Add the flour to a plastic bag, season with salt and pepper, then add the shanks one at a time, shaking to coat the shank in flour. Heat some olive oil in a large fry pan and brown the shanks on each side. Don’t rush this step - browning the lamb shanks adds lots of flavour to the dish. Once browned, add the shanks to a 6L crockpot or slow cooker. Dice the carrot and the onion. Mince the garlic. Add the carrot, onion, garlic, chicken stock and tomatoes to the shanks in the crockpot and cook on high for three hours. After three hours, stir the shanks, add the drained capers and cook on low for a further hour. Taste, season and serve on cheesy polenta topped with fresh gremolata. For the gremolata, combine parsley, lemon zest, garlic and anchovies in a food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Sprinkle on top of lamb shanks before serving. Serves 8
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Week Beginning 7th June 2020
If you celebrate your birthday this week, you share with: 7th: Liam Neeson – 68, 8th: Kanye West – 43, 9th: Johnny Depp – 57, 10th: Prince Phillip – 99, 11th: Shia LaBeouf – 34, 12th: Adriana Lima – 39, 13th: Tim Allen – 67
GEMINI May 21 - June 21 Best Day: Wednesday 10th Some cash finally arrives, bringing with it a new image and a happier social life. But despite most things going to plan, the week may still throw the occasional curve ball. If battling against an authority figure, stay in control. Bullies will always try to rob you of your rights. Ignore and avoid - such actions transfer the power back to you.
CANCER June 22 - July 22 Best Day: Friday 12th Start collecting property listings Looks like a move is in your future and you’re primed to make this new living space extra intriguing. But when it comes to relationships, it’s not looking steady. Some Cancerians are wondering if they might be better off alone. Where money is concerned, it’s best to stay prudent. Don’t spend what you can’t afford.
LEO July 23 - August 23 Best Day: Sunday 7th Should life flow faster than usual, don't panic. The universe rarely asks us to cope with circumstances we’re not ready for. This week, too, it's important to express emotions - and yes, even the darker side of your character. If a separation has been brewing, it could be time to make the move. If at a crossroads, someone older could offer advice.
VIRGO August 24 - September 22 Best Day: Tuesday 9th It seems that you’re sensitive to the slightest hint of criticism this week, Virgo. Please don’t overreact to casual comments. No one is out to deliberately hurt you and if you are feeling more vulnerable - let others know. At work, too, your impatience could lead you astray. Don’t scatter energies, or you could end up exhausted.
LIBRA September 23 - October 23 Best Day: Thursday 11th If someone is suddenly taking pot shots at you, it’s because you’ve only just come into their sights. Being noticed has its upside, but it also finds you in the crosshairs. Envious colleagues are happy to gun down your dreams. Sidestep swiftly and often. And there’s no need to broadcast your innermost thoughts. Keep everything under wraps.
SCORPIO October 24 - November 22 Best Day: Wednesday 10th So you’ve managed to act on your wilder ambitions? This means lucrative times ahead. If you’re on a career path, push it for all it’s worth. Financial prospects look bright and a penchant for speculation should show some great returns. Ditto with your love life. Couples should forgive past misgivings and don’t be afraid to express your emotions.
January 21 - February 18 Best Day: Thursday 11th You’re upset, Aquarius, and want to speak your mind. But if you have nothing nice to say, for now it’s wiser to say nothing at all. Don’t make allegations that are hard to take back. Should you choose to push personal boundaries, be sure you can cope with the consequences. Or if feeling truly tired, take some time out to rest.
PISCES February 19 - March 20 Best Day: Friday 12th We all make mistakes and sometimes there’s a tendency to repeat said mistakes time and time again. So you’d think by now that you would have learned to listen to that ‘inner voice’, the one that suggests reason. This week you either heed the lesson, or stumble back to square one. Stay clear of money making schemes that seem too good to be true.
SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21 Best Day: Sunday 7th Your mind is on the move and the change looks positive. Basically, it comes down to trusting your instincts and then acting on them quickly. For many, this will mean new work or retraining. And why not take a chance on love, even if it is online dating? After all, here’s a week when your natural charisma is all but irresistible.
ARIES March 21 - April 20 Best Day: Saturday 13th You become ambitious, with a growing awareness of your special talents. In doing so, unhappy conditions are no longer tolerated. Just don't assume total authority on every topic at hand. It's a sure bet that someone with more knowledge will eventually call you to question. In the meantime, bank balances need to stay healthy.
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Hinterland Families Hinterland Families Back to school (again)
It has certainly been an interesting few months navigating the COVID-19 restrictions, with the impact of social distancing affecting all areas of community life. For our local students, parents and teachers returning to school last week after such an unprecedented period of extended absence would no doubt require some adjustment, and GC&M News was curious to find out what the experience has been like.
James Poole School captain, Beerwah State High School Going back to school after COVID-19 restrictions feels like another summer holidays to me if I’m being honest, but the time off has really allowed me to refresh myself ahead of a lot of final year assignments and assessments that will be coming up. I liked online learning as I was able to focus my learning into shorter blocks without getting side tracked or distracted, and it also allowed me additional time to work on my online fitness business venture. The time away has also made me cherish the time remaining at school as the finish line is almost here and I have enjoyed getting a little snippet of what life may be like post school.
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Ellie Jennings, School captain, Peachester State School I think that learning from home enhanced the student’s computer skills and let them learn at their own pace.
Daniel Kelly, School captain, Peachester State School Students could adapt to the major learning changes easily as they were in their own living spaces.
Rainbows in response The first day back at Landsborough State School was filled with hugs, squeals of excitement, a pinch of nervousness and plenty of smiles. Student councillor Amelia McOmish came up with the idea of a rainbow-themed free dress day as a way for everyone to celebrate being back with their teachers and friends. When asked about the COVID-19 lockdown and learning from home for the first five weeks of term, students admitted that seeing their friends at school was the one thing they had missed the most. Principal Benjamin Gaske thanked parents and carers for their support during the learning from home period. “Our staff have greatly appreciated all of the positive feedback that has been provided to them. Together, we have been able to make the best of the situation and ensure continuity of learning. “The atmosphere at school felt very strange without students so it has been fantastic to welcome everyone back.” he said.
Principal, Peachester State School We are so incredibly proud of the community who were propelled into learning at home in recent times. Staff re-engineered their education delivery to cater for a series of different learning styles and internet access. There were daily check-ins with our teachers, our parents and carers who have done an amazing job at keeping their children’s learning journey going.
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Amelia McOmish with her brother Bodhi looking very colourful for the rainbow free dress day
Hinterland For many years the pages of GC&M News have included columns and stories from our wonderful local community groups who have a passion for sharing the stories of the hinterland area’s heritage. Recently we have been working with all of these groups to come up with some interesting themes to use for sharing stories about the area’s past. Thanks to the following groups for getting on board. Friends of Bankfoot House Peachester History Committee Landsborough Museum Friends of Pattemore House Beersheba Living Museum Mooloolah History
Old school days
With most of our local school students now back in class after an extended absence and a period of home lessons, there has been much discussion by kids, parents and grandparents around how it has worked and how schooling has changed over the years. So we thought that for the month of June we would kick off our heritage series with a selection of stories related to our local schools. From 1869 provisional schools became part of the Queensland school system and provided children from remote communities with access to education in a less formal approach than that provided by traditional state schools. Did you know that many of our local primary schools have an incredibly rich and interesting history? Many date back to the 1800s and were part of the provisional schools approach. For example, the history of Glenview school dates back
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Heritage to 1878 (Mooloolah Plains provisional school), Landsborough provisional school 1879, Peachester provisional school 1892 and Mooloolah provisional school was established in 1894. Beerwah state school originally opened as Coochin Creek provisional school in 1888 and became a state school in 1909, with the name changed to Beerwah State School around 1928. Glass House Mountains State School also started as a provisional school in 1906 before closing briefly and reopening as a state school in 1910. Maleny Township State School opened in 1913, changing its name to Maleny State School in 1915. In the early days, schooling was quite different to what today’s children experience. Children sat in rows on wooden benches at long desks facing the teacher. Slates and slate pencils were the basic equipment for the younger students, which could be wiped clean and used repeatedly over a long period of time. Break-up and sports days were attended by the whole community, and a school picnic to the river or beach was met with excitement by the children of the district. Getting to and from school was often an adventure for children and teachers alike, with horse travel often over rough bush tracks a popular mode of transport. For many years local schools would allocate a portion of the grounds for a horse or pony paddock. If you have any photos in your family albums from local school days gone by that you would like to share with our readers, email them to editorial@gcnews.com.au. Additional information taken from https:// heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Stories/ Backward-Glance/School-Days
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History of schooling at Peachester
The nearest school for some years was at Coochin Creek (established 1888), so education for pioneering families at ‘The Peach Trees’ (now known as Peachester) involved a challenging journey down the range. The first teacher Henry Hume with his wife In 1891 the first elected school committee, together with the trustees of the School of Arts, held a public meeting to apply for a provisional school at Peach Trees. School district inspector at the time, Walter Scott, refused the proposal, reporting the area was too rugged, the distances too great and together with the added dangers of creek flooding, minimum average attendances could not be maintained. By 1892, prospective school numbers had reached 21 and trustees were unanimous that the hall be used as a provisional school. Their re-application was accepted and local resident Mr Henry Hume became the first teacher. In a heavy rainfall area, with roads little more than tracks and no bridges, sustaining attendance was always the primary concern. Understandably then, the 1893 flood and subsequent wet season forced the school's closure for 12 months. Settlement increased rapidly in the years that followed and a resilient communityminded school committee was anxious to secure its own school building. Permission was granted, the necessary funds were raised and Peachester State School No. 672 opened its doors to pupils on April 6, 1911. Two years later, with the completion of the nearby Crohamhurst School, children of that area no longer had such great distances to walk or ride to school. The three Rs were taught at Crohamhurst until its closure in 1960, when school children were then admitted to Peachester School.
At the school’s golden jubilee function in 1961, the district’s pride in its school was evident with more than 400 people attending the celebration. In 2011, the school marked its centenary milestone. Additional information thanks to The Peachester History Committee, www.facebook.com/ PeachesterHistoryCommittee
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Living - Music New musical journeys during lockdown
By Sonia Clark During the lockdown restrictions, Carol Weeks, a member of the Glasshouse Community Singers choir, was inspired to try an online choir until her group is able to return to their regular practise sessions. Carol said that while she was disappointed that COVID-19 meant their local singing sessions were cancelled until future notice, the online choir was a great experience. “When I saw Pub Choir morph into Couch Choir, I decided to give that a go. I participated in their rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’,” Carol said. “The Couch Choir crew give excellent instructions to record and video yourself. They then upload thousands of videos from people all over the world to create a wonderful version of the chosen song.” Carol said she found singing on her own for the recording quite confronting but it made her realise that she sounded great as long as she was part of a large group. Overall she found the experience a challenge and good fun. She said that during the COVID-19 restrictions her real musical joy had been playing her piano every day. “It is the family piano I learnt on as a child and it originally belonged to my great-grandmother, so it is well over 100 years old. To me it is a family treasure and I love that it’s being played again and is no longer collecting dust,” Carol said. A positive outcome has been that 2020 has turned out to be an excellent year for Carol to also resume piano lessons after a hiatus of 40+ years. She said her teacher had set up a weekly Zoom lesson and had been fantastic at suggesting pieces with the right balance of challenge and difficulty. “With all the extra time on my hands during semiisolation, I find myself practising regularly,” Carol said. “It’s a very mindful experience – I concentrate on the music and forget what’s going on in this weird world. It is calming and meditative, and I enjoy playing simply for the joy of playing,” she said. Carol Weeks has renewed her interest in piano lessons after a 40-year break
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Over the past months in this column, we’ve been wondering where the live music industry may be heading following COVID-19. As it is, live performance opportunity has shrunk so far in the past 30 years. Those of us old enough to recall the 1970s and ’80s will remember it was not unusual for acts to have three or four shows a week and that was just the average acts. This pandemic has only made obvious the lack of prospects for musicians today. People are simply not going out as much to live music events and the venues are not there anymore. What can we do? One thought is to create more boutique events, so going out is less of an ordinary experience. I can imagine shows in unexpected places - parks, streets, beaches, bush settings and apartment rooftops with home concerts becoming the norm for solos and duos. Organisers might coordinate a series of events for their followers who can then pick and choose. It is all a bit ’60s I guess, which is not a bad thing, but the killer today is the insurance needed for any public event. It would probably require councils and big business such as shopping centres to provide further support. Speaking of them, perhaps busking as a more professional option has potential as there are so many great performing locations in public spaces. The big thing at the moment is live streaming of performance - whether live or an edited version a week after the event is largely irrelevant. It appears to be the way shows are going and performers who enter willingly into this medium should benefit. The big question is how it will be paid for. Ideally it would be subscribers but realistically it will have to come from advertisers. I can imagine local business supporting a home-grown “live streaming venue”. Can we possibly talk some of those small halls in your area into becoming live streaming venues? With some reimagining they could set up the cameras and technology and fit in small audiences as well. Perhaps the acts themselves need their own video streaming team but that will add too much cost to what they already do. Only those at the top will be thinking that way. Assuming there is a market there - ie audiences watching online how can the acts make themselves more appealing so they become regulars on the live streaming scene? I think that playing the same set again and again will quickly lose its appeal to fans. What about varying the material and performers for your shows? I can imagine groups of musicians becoming part of a scene working with a range of material and interpreting it in different ways. Mmm. Challenging times for musicians, but then we aren’t alone. Many are making huge sacrifices and not just in their careers. Given what we have in front of us at the moment and the boundaries placed on us all, we all should be congratulated! Hang in there everyone! Michael has a recording studio in Peachester. If you would like to find out more contact him on 0419 026 895 or E: mwhitick@bigpond.net.au
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You Said It Crash-through with concrete Sunshine Coast Division 5 councillor Winston Johnston recently embarked, without warning or announcement, on a project to clear the verges of the Maleny Trail between the platypus viewing platform and the fourth hole of the golf course and seal it with concrete and crushed granite. The project is being justified as providing disability access to the precinct. Perversely, the project excludes the section of the trail leading to the viewing platform. Why was this omitted? The project also ignores the absence of disability parking and the fact that the only disability toilet on the Precinct is 300m away up a steep hill. Council’s Open Space Infrastructure Manual 2018 says that “all recreational paths, trails and tracks on council-owned land should be designed to be accessible for a wide range of user abilities” and that “potential users” must be consulted to decide on the “level of use”. In his role as portfolio councillor for service excellence, Cr Johnson is expected to ensure compliance with council manuals, policies and procedures. Despite this, no consultations with potential users have taken place. The trail winds through the precinct's environmental protection areas, following the banks of the Obi Obi Creek. The riparian zone of the Obi Obi is protected under the Maleny Local Plan Code. The community of Maleny, with all its various abilities, is entitled to be consulted before anything is done to jeopardise this precious asset. Libby and Marek Malter Maleny
Alibi for a trolley moll (Adult fantasy for troubled COVID times) Last week as I toiled up the hill Provisions in a Woolies trolley; A police car stopped and yelled at me, “We’re booking you – by golly. We just got a call from Woolies A trolley has been nicked; And as the day was boring Revved the squad car - lickety-split. They said they saw this ancient crone, Paused at her car real quick: Changed her mind – kept going Like a flash – up Bunya Street. Now Woolies want their trolley back, The trolley boy’s confounded; Each time he gets a different count, And they’d like your car impounded. “Okay,” the coppers said to me, “We guess you have a reason; We feel Woolies over-acted, And it is the silly season.” So - I did my helpless granny act, Said in a kind of croaky voice; “Please keep your distance gentlemen, You know we have no choice.” I’m a relic from the ancient past, I can only measure yards; Keeping metric distances For us “Oldies” is too hard.
But I heard about the trolley rule, “Keep a Trolley In Between” So – I’ve borrowed it for measurements Now you know I’m squeaky clean. I have a dear old bloke at home, We sleep like sardines in a can; Entwined with arms and legs entangled, And he’s such a cuddly man. But I think I heard that “ScoMo” said, “Keep a trolley in between.” So, we’ll hump the trolley up the stairs Although I’m not that keen. We’ll have to toss the blooming trolley In the middle of the bed; And then I’ll say to Kevin “Now – try to throw a leg!” Then we’ll hump the thing downstairs again, And I’ll mark the kitchen floor, And have my answers ready When friends come to the door. “Oh, do not pass the trolley line, It’s a metre and a half; And strip down to your underwear; There’s disinfectant in the bath.” The poor old coppers looked confused, I’d addled them with science; On how to do smart distancing, And do it with compliance. “Look boys” I said politely “A police escort would be nice; Just follow me to Walkers Drive, And give me some advice. (And by the way – I don’t do ice.)” I need to do some chalk lines, And the trolley’s “Measure Friendly” We need to keep our distance, And I’m law abiding – trendy. And once I’ve done the markings, You can take the trolley back; Tell Woolies that I thank them, No way would I be slack. And while you’re in the car park, Could you bring back TKQ; I wouldn’t trust just anyone, But I feel I can trust you.” I’ll now invite a friend or two, But they’ll have to toe the line; We’ll rise above this COVID thing, And soon we’ll all be fine. Lisa Plucknett Maleny April 2020 (still isolating nicely)
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where the rill actually is as they’ll germinate in about a week, whereas the parsnips could take a couple of weeks. As they grow, thin them down to 10cm spacings to give the taproot space to swell. Don’t allow the soil moisture to fluctuate between moist and dry, as this will tend to make the taproot split – keep the watering consistent.
Roasted parsnip, parsnip puree, parsnip and blue vein cheese soup or just added to a slow cooked beef casserole … parsnips are the taste of winter. It’s almost last call for sowing parsnip seed in the subtropics, where it’s best to sow the seed from April to early July. In southern states they get them started in spring, but our weather is still a little too warm and humid that early for them to survive. Parsnips are best sown where they are going to grow. I’ve never had much success germinating them in small pots and planting them out. That’s because, like carrots, they don’t like to have their roots disturbed once they start to grow. Parsnips prefer a finely tilled soil free from lumps, rocks and clay – and they like a good deep soil layer. So, it’s best to prepare your parsnip spot in advance of sowing the seed. This may involve digging out the area, mixing your soil with some washed sand or some good quality organic-rich garden blend soil. Don’t fertilise the soil or add animal manures as parsnips prefer the
ground a little nutrient poor and manures tend to make the parsnips fork as they grow. Make sure you select a spot where you’re happy for the parsnips to be left for a long period … as they’re not a fast grower. It’ll take about 4-6 months before they’ll be large enough to pick. Buy fresh parsnip seed just before you want to sow them. They don’t store very well, so don’t be tempted to use last year’s leftovers. Make a very shallow rill in your finely prepared soil and sow the seed about 5cm apart. Sprinkle some fine compost over the top to just cover them, then water lightly so you don’t wash the seed out. I then cover the area with hessian or shade cloth. If you don’t have these some palm fronds do just as well to protect the germinating seeds, as they are delicate when young. I do the same with carrots too. This helps to stop them drying out as well. If you like, you can also sow some radish seed along the rill. This will help identify
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Winter is officially here and many of us have already hauled out the winter woollies, electric blankets and hot water bottles. If your electric blankets or hot water bottles are old, worn or not used properly they can pose a risk. It is always important to follow user guides or instructions carefully for products that could cause scalds or burns. Electric blankets, hot water bottles, heat or wheat packs and children’s sleepwear are just some items used regularly in winter that can pose a risk. Did you know that each year more than 200 people in Australia are treated for serious burns caused while using hot water bottles? Always use hot tap water, not boiling water, to fill your hot water bottle and replace the item as soon as it starts to look cracked or worn. If you're using wheat bags or other heat packs, check that they come with clear heating instructions attached to the product and allow them to cool completely before reheating. If you notice a burning smell, you’ve probably overheated it so allow the wheat bag to cool down completely then dispose of it. Always check electric blankets for signs of wear and tear before use. Seek advice about using one from your health practitioner if you are pregnant or have diabetes.
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Contributed by Jenny Oxenham Tuesday, May 26: The club held a mixed single stableford with first place going to Vivien Powell with 37 points, runner up Andrew Charlton 35 points and third Mike Hallam 34 points on a count back from Graham Waldron 34 points. Those in the rundown and receiving a ball each were Graham Thompson 33 points, Neil Stenhouse 33 points, Scott Heywood 32 points and Peter Eason 31 points. Wednesday, May 27: Our ladies competed in the Judi Coey monthly medal 18-hole single stroke competition (count putts). First place went to Kerry Nieper with 68 nett, runners up went to Margaret Trigger 31 nett on a count back from Karen Heading also 71 nett and third to Penny Edwards with 74 nett on a count back from Heather Shortus also 74 nett. Saturday, May 30: The men's monthly medal stroke event (blue tees) was held with first place going to Mick McCombe with 66 nett, runners up James Hocking 67 nett and on count backs all with 67 nett were Garth Bailo, Corey Wallyn and Eric Hecht, with third place to Colin McDonald 68 nett on a count back from Mike Hallam 68 nett. Garth Bailo was the gross winner with 68 nett. As the weeks pass and the number of golfers wanting to play in our competitions grows, this makes it even more imperative that you phone the clubhouse on 5499 9960 and book in for your place and time slot or go to our website www.malenygolfclub.com.au.
Religious Message PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail) O most beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit of the Vine, Splendorous of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven And Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me here you are my Mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. AMEN. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted and the prayer must be published.
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Death Notice Peter Hodge
of Glass House Mountains Passed away 22 May 2020, aged 78 after a long illness and a short stay in hospital. Loved and missed by wife Beth, children Raymond, Evan, Veronica and Andrea, their partners, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Courses & Tuition GUITAR, PIANO ACCORDION & MUSIC Theory lessons. Professional caring teachers. Ph Bob 5494 7568 or 0411 959 157. EXPERT TUITION on Guitar, Bass, Ukulele and Blues Harmonica. Beginner to advanced. Take your Uke playing to the next level- join Maleny Ukulele (see Facebook page). Call Tom Richter 0457 502 776
Work Wanted LAUREN'S CLEANING SERVICE Comprehensive service for domestic & commercial clients. Reliable, experienced & fully insured. Ph: 0403 044 887. HANDYMAN SERVICES, we are still open for business & practicing social distancing, cashless payments in these difficult times were offering discounted rates, please support a local company that’s been operating 10yrs painting & repairs, welding, rubbish removal, lawns & gardening, pool & spa safety inspections, plus lots more ph/txt Clay 0410581881
Shade Sails / Waterproof Sails ALSO - Clear Blinds, Canvas Accessories, Camping Mats & Covers
Sam 0401 902 358
Firewood FIREWOOD Quality seasoned hardwood, split ready to go (large load approx 1.3m3). Ironbark $200 or mixed hardwood $180. Price inc local delivery. Phone Amy on 0429 496 283.
Wanted to Buy VINYL RECORDS & TOYS, breakfast cereal toys, Matchbox cars, tin toys, dolls, vintage surfboards. Text or phone Steve 0421 030 056.
Mostly Small Change
Buying & selling coins & banknotes TRADING AT ... Nambour Collectorama Showgrounds 7th March, 30th May, 5th September & 7th November Can call for larger collections.
For further information phone Peter 5492 2408 Cars, Bikes, Caravans & Boats
SCOTTY’S TRAILER HIRE – car carrier $40, caged 8x5 $30 same day return 0434 515 628 HUMAN AND UTE Getting things in order? Need a hand and/or an ear? Peter McGuirk 0429918424. Sharing, Understanding and Experience
Position Vacant EXPERIENCED CAFE STAFF required for Maleny Cheese. Various shifts, must be available for weekend and school holiday work. If you are a happy, outgoing team player with prior café experience and have strong customer service, cash handling skills and a willingness to learn, then please contact us! RSA required. Coffee experience essential. A love of dairy products is a bonus. Please email CV’s to hr@malenycheese.com.au
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Your friendly local pet shop Mon-Fri 8am – 5.30pm Thurs til 6pm Sat 7.30am-12noon
18 BIONDI CR, BEERWAH Just before the golf course
by the Cubic Metre or Truck Load Top Quality Soil - Delivery Available Bobcat and excavator available for spreading
Call Cameron
0419 743 735 Beerwah
Any adjustments by way of remuneration or replacement advertising is at the discretion of the editor. Customers who place display advertisements before the deadline of midday Friday will receive a proof of their prepared advertisement. No responsibility will be accepted for the inclusions of or errors in submissions received after our advertised deadline.
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To Rent/Lease/Let Commercial MALENY COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES First building entering Maleny on Maleny Landsborough Road, high exposure 175m2, brick building. A second building for rent is 20m from main road, 350m2 floor area. Phone 0488 546 579 for details. 35
Just for Laughs Summer days It was a really hot day at the office because the air conditioning was down. There were about twenty people in close quarters and everyone was sweating. All of a sudden, people started to wrinkle their noses at a smell passing through the air. It was the most hideous smell anyone had ever smelled. One man, popping his head out of his cubicle said, "Oh, man! Someone's deodorant isn't working!" A man in the corner replied, "It can't be me ... I'm not wearing any."
Three elderly ladies are discussing aging The first lady says, "today I was at the top of the stairs, and I couldn't remember if I had just gone up or was about to go down."
The second lady says, "I was sitting at the edge of my bed and I couldn't remember if I was about to sleep or just woke up." The final lady says, "my memory is as good as ever, knock on wood." With this she hits the table twice. Suddenly she is startled and looks up, "Who's there?"
Not much of a man A truck driver stops at a restaurant to get some food and rest. A gang of bikers approach him while he's eating and start to mess with him. They call him names and throw food at him but he doesn't do anything about it. When he's finished he pays his bill and leaves. After he leaves one of the bikers says, "Well he isn't much of a man is he?"
The waitress says, "He isn't much of a truck driver either. He just ran over 20 motorcycles on his way out.
Jesus is watching you A burglar breaks into a house and while he's searching for valuables he hears "Jesus is watching you." He looks around but only sees a parrot in the corner. He walks up to the parrot and asks, "Are you the little guy who was talking to me?" The parrot says, "Yes, my name is Ronald." The burglar laughs and says, "What kind of idiot gives a parrot a stupid name like that." The parrot laughs and says, "The same idiot who names his pitbull Jesus."
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