Maple Street, Maleny Streetscape works have started.
The Maple Street, Maleny upgraded streetscape plan which incorporates the area of Maple Street between Myrtle and Teak Streets has now started. The early works will focus on new pedestrian crossings, followed by drainage and footpaths, then final landscaping and all finishes toward the end of the year, weather permitting.
The Street Streetscape project is the result of extensive community engagement and is an outcome of the Maple Street Streetscape Concept Plan. The work will be completed by Disc Landscapes of Bli Bli. Construction will be staged to minimise impacts to our community and begin at the bottom end of Maple Street, near Season’s IGA.
State Member for Glass House Andrew Powell MP said the Maleny upgrade would strengthen the town’s appeal as a key hinterland destination while delivering for the local community.
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Changes to laws in relation to the riding of eScooters and eBikes in Queensland
Don’t forget that as from the 1st July 2026, Queensland has introduced an overhaul of its e-scooter and e-bike laws since these devices first became popular. The new legislation was introduced in response to a sharp increase in serious crashes, and fatalities involving personal mobility devices. The Queensland Government's objective is to improve safety for riders, pedestrians and other road users while removing illegal high-powered devices from public roads and pathways.
One of the major changes is the introduction of stricter speed rules. Riders must slow to a maximum of 12 km/h when travelling near pedestrians on footpaths and shared pathways. This aim is to reduce collisions between fast-moving e-mobility devices and people walking, particularly children, elderly pedestrians and people with disabilities. Police have been given greater powers to issue on-the-spot fines to riders who fail to comply.
The legislation also targets illegal and modified e-bikes and escooters. Devices capable of travelling faster than the legal limit under motor power, or which have been modified to increase their speed or performance, can now be seized and destroyed by police.
Queensland Police have also received new enforcement powers. Officers may conduct random breath tests on riders and impose increased penalties for offences including; speeding, dangerous riding, carrying passengers illegally, failing to wear an approved helmet and riding while affected by alcohol or drugs. Parents and guardians may also face penalties if they knowingly allow children to ride illegal devices.
Between the 1st July and the 31st August 2026, riders of personal mobility devices such as e-scooters generally need to be 16 years or older to ride unsupervised. From 31 August 2026, additional licensing and age requirements will apply, including the need for at least a learner driver's licence for many riders and further restrictions on younger riders.
Within days of the new laws taking effect, hundreds of infringement notices had been issued and more than one hundred illegal e-bikes and e-scooters had been seized during statewide enforcement operations. Authorities hope the tougher laws will reduce the growing number of serious injuries and deaths associated with e-mobility devices while encouraging riders to use legal, properly maintained equipment and ride responsibly.
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Electric Stove 1940’s
Around Glass house Electorate with Mr Andrew Powell M.P.
Protecting Queenslanders is paramont!
We promised Queenslanders we’d do whatever it takes to restore safety where you live, and new police data is out. It shows victim numbers have fallen 9.6% over the last two financial years, with stolen cars down 5.0%, break-ins down 19.5% and robberies down 17.2%.
Labor’s decade of weak laws and fewer police created the Youth Crime Crisis that saw victim numbers skyrocket by 193%.
We said we’d strengthen our laws with consequences for actions and deliver new early intervention and rehabilitation programs to turn young lives away from crime - but we’re not stopping there. This year, we will pass new laws to expand Adult Crime, Adult Time with Breach Bail, and Go to Jail.
We know there’s a long way to go, and we’ll do whatever it takes to make Queensland safer.
I know the job’s not done and the government is as keen as ever to keep on delivering for Queensland communities.
Did you know that you can arrange tours of Parliament House for your community groups? They can be fun and informative, not just for schoolchildren but for adults as well.
If you wish to organise a tour, simply contact my Electorate Office, which is situated at 4/70 Maple Street, Maleny on (07) 53188100.
Also, the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail (B2N) Upgrade has reached a major milestone, with detailed designs for Stage 1 now released.
The project flythrough can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/FlWQ0kV8w2Q
POLITICAL COMMENT MADE By: Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Anna Cody who is paid $400,000 a year says; “I think that a biological man can be discriminated against for being “potentially pregnant. Any employer who knocked back a trans-woman from a job, fearing he might get “knocked up” would fall foul of the law. Can you understand her thinking?.
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Around Division 5 with Cr Winston Johnston
To contact Cr Winston Johnston winston.johnston@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
now
available for rural landholders and primary producers
A new round of Environment Levy funding is now open, helping rural landholders across the Sunshine Coast deliver practical environmental improvements on their properties.
Expressions of interest are open from 6 July to 10 August, with full applications due by 28 September. Applications are encouraged from rural landholders and primary producers looking to improve water quality, restore native habitat and deliver other environmental outcomes.
Projects can receive up to $15,000 in matched funding, however applicants are encouraged to consider staged projects that build on improvements over time.
Council’s conservation partnership team is available to provide guidance and support throughout the application process.
Find out more and apply today at.
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Just some local news from Fisher Mr.
Andrew Wallace Federal MP for Fisher
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How our democracy works!
Australia is a representative democracy. That means we do not vote on every decision ourselves. Instead, we elect people to represent us in Parliament, and Parliament makes decisions on our behalf. Here is how the three main parts work together.
Parliament makes the laws
The House of Representatives and the Senate debate, amend, and pass legislation. Every proposed law must pass both houses before it can take effect. Having two chambers means laws are checked twice and examined from different angles before they become binding on all Australians. Those laws are then signed off by the Governor-General.
The Executive puts laws into action
The Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers, and the public service are responsible for implementing the laws Parliament passes. They run the day-to-day business of government, manage departments, and deliver services to Australians.
The courts interpret and apply the laws
Independent judges decide how laws apply in individual cases. The High Court can also strike down laws that it deems unconstitutional. Judges are not
elected, so they can decide cases based on the law rather than political pressure. Parliament can change a law if it disagrees with how courts have interpreted it, but it cannot interfere in how a court decides a specific case.
Why do we have two houses of Parliament?
The “House of Representatives”is just that. Its members represent the people: more populous states like NSW and Victoria elect more MPs because seats are based on population.
The “Senate” reflects the states: every state elects the same number of senators, so smaller states like Tasmania and South Australia cannot be overridden by the larger ones. Think of it as a "people's house" and a "states' house" working together.
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Why Shop Locally?
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Have you got your Local Shopping Gift Card Yet? Maleny Commerce supports local businesses
Maleny Commerce seeks to have working relationships with all local businesses and desires to create an environment of mutual concern for sustainable living and the betterment of our Maleny community.
While it may not be possible to source all our needs from our local retailers and tradesman, here are a few reasons to think twice before you make your next purchase:
It Creates local jobs and it is personal;
Shopping locally helps Australia grow; Shopping locally gives better consumer choice and better customer service because you are shopping with a friend; Assists local businesses support local community & sporting groups; It reduces your carbon footprint
Will you really support local businesses?
About Maleny Commerce
Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is an incorporated body representing the business community since 1986. It is now known as Maleny Commerce. The Chamber represents the local Maleny and District business community. Join us at one of our monthly business breakfasts. www.malenycommerce.org.au
One of the major items has been the “Why Leave Town” gift cards, which can be redeemed at many local businesses. The whole idea of the Why Leave Town Gift Card is that it can only be spent in the participating businesses of that town…hence keeping the money local!
To find out where they can be redeemed, visit: https://www.whyleavetown.com/community/maleny/
Booroobin State School 1952
Some of the faces in this photo belong to some that are still living in or community today!. Let us know.
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On this day in history July. 17th
In 1964 – Donald Campbell (pictured) set a record of 403.10 mph for jet propelled four-wheeled vehicles (Class A) on Lake Eyre.
Donald Malcolm Campbell was a British speed record breaker who broke eight absolute world speed records on water and on land in the 1950s and 1960s.
On the 17th July 1964, at his second attempt, Donald Campbell set the land speed record on the dry salt pan of lake Eyre in his famous Bluebird car. Campbell had began his speed record attempts in the summer of 1949.
The vehicle was a Proteus-Bluebird CN7. It was the last absolute land speed record to be set by a wheel-driven vehicle.
For the attempt Campbell and his entourage of nearly 500 people –engineers, technicians, police and army personnel, reporters and others – had their headquarters at Muloorina Station. Muloorina.
Campbell remains the only person to set both world land and water speed records in the same year, 1964. He died during a water speed record attempt at Coniston Water in the Lake District, England.
An Old Codger’s Thoughts & Opinions
How Has Wokeism Changed the Face and Fabric of Australia's
Heritage and Traditions?
Traditionally Australian culture has been a vibrant blend of its Indigenous heritage, British colonial history, and diverse waves of post-war immigration. It is deeply defined by a laid-back lifestyle, a strong passion for sports, a love for the outdoors, and the quintessential values of mate-ship and egalitarianism. It was best seen through the eyes of “Crocodile Dundee and Chips Rafferty and generations of young Aussies going off to war.
The rise of wokeism has become one of the most debated influences on modern Australian society. Originally centred on promoting equality and addressing discrimination, critics argue that it has expanded into a movement that is reshaping many of Australia's longstanding traditions, symbols and cultural identity.
By the 2010s, wokeism gained mainstream prominence through movements like Black Lives Matter. Over time, the term broadened to encompass systemic inequalities spanning sexism, LGBTQ rights, and "white privilege".
One of the most visible examples is the debate surrounding Australia Day. While many Australians continue to see 26 January as a celebration of nationhood, others view it as a day of mourning for Indigenous Australians. This has led some councils and organisations to alter or cancel celebrations, creating division over a tradition once widely accepted.
Historical statues, national symbols and school curricula have also become subjects of renewed scrutiny. Greater emphasis is now placed on Indigenous history, multiculturalism and social justice. Supporters believe these changes provide a more complete understanding of Australia's past, while critics argue they can overshadow the nation's achievements and foster a sense of guilt rather than pride.
Changes in language and workplace practices have also become more common, with organisations adopting inclusive terminology and diversity initiatives. Advocates see these as respectful and welcoming, whereas critics believe they may discourage open debate and place pressure on individuals to conform to prevailing social views. Ultimately, whether wokeism has strengthened or weakened Australia's heritage depends on personal perspective. Some Australians believe it promotes fairness, inclusion and recognition of diverse experiences. Others believe it has altered cherished traditions and weakened a shared sense of national identity. The ongoing challenge is to balance preserving Australia's heritage while ensuring all Australians feel respected and represented in the nation's future.
Truthful Jones says And he swears that it 100% true - No Bulls##t”
Truthful was recently lamenting about the trials of his youth. It all seamed a long time ago he thought. He thought that it was evident that so many things that went wrong over the years.
Truthful remembered that he had long heard about the story of a long family tradition. It seems that his father, his grandfather, and his great grandfather, had all been able to walk on water on their 18th birthday.
On that particular day, they would walk across the lake to their local pub, ‘Murphy’s Bar’, for their first legal drink.
Truthful remembers when his 18th birthday arrived, he and his friend Mick took a boat, rowed out to the middle of the lake, and then Truthful stepped out of the boat. He immediately sank and nearly drowned. He was only saved by Mick, who managed to pull him back into the boat.
Furious and confused, he went to see his grandmother and said, “Gran ’tis my 18th birthday. So why can’t I walk across the water, like my father, me grandfather, and his father before him?”
Grandma looked deep into Truthful’s troubled eyes, looked at him with kind, benevolent eyes and said,
“Because they were all born in January, and the lake was frozen over; you were born in August, ye fecking eejit!!”
Morale: There is always a logical explanation to most things in life.
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Stevie & Cyril visit a neighbour in hospital
Stevie, a tan dachshund with short legs and a very large opinion of himself, was trotting along the footpath with his best mate, Cyril, a threemetre-long carpet snake. They were on an important mission. Their elderly, Great -Gran Kathleen who lived next door had been taken to hospital. At ninety years old, she was a little frail and unwell. She was also the owner of the backyard where Stevie and Cyril spent many happy afternoons
chasing butterflies, napping under the lemon tree, and occasionally helping themselves to tomatoes from her vegetable patch.
"We've got to cheer her up," barked Stevie.
"I've even practised my smiling face," hissed Cyril, who looked exactly the same as he always did.
They marched through the hospital's automatic doors and headed for reception.
"Stop right there!" said Nurse Jenny. "No animals allowed."
Stevie sat down and looked offended.
Just then, a large black shaggy dog wearing a blue vest walked out of the door to the ward.
Stevie pointed with his nose.
"What about him?" he barked.
"That's a therapy dog," explained Nurse Jenny.
Stevie folded his ears back dramatically.
"So you're saying a giant hairy dog can visit people, but a small, handsome dachshund and a well-behaved carpet snake cannot? That sounds like discrimination to me."
The nurses exchanged nervous glances.
"And besides," continued Stevie, “Great-gran Kathleen lets us play in her yard. We're practically family."
The nurses tried shooing them away.
Stevie refused to move.
Cyril wrapped himself around a pot plant and wouldn't budge either.
"You can't stay here," said another nurse.
"We can and we will," said Stevie.
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"You don't even have flowers," added Cyril.
At that very moment, great gran Kathleen’s doctor happened to walk by. He recognised the pair immediately.
"Why, it's Stevie and Cyril! Your Great Gran Kathleen talks about you two all the time."
A few minutes later they were escorted to her room. Great Gran Kathleen looked tired, but when she saw them, her face lit up.
"Well, I'll be!" she laughed. "You two actually came to visit me!"
Stevie jumped gently onto the bed and licked her hand. Cyril curled up at the foot of the bed like an extra-long striped blanket. Greatgrandma Kathleen laughed so hard that tears rolled down her cheeks. The nurses smiled too.
In fact, before they left, Nurse Jenny whispered, "Perhaps every hospital should have a dachshund and a carpet snake."
Stevie puffed out his chest.
"I've been saying that for years," he said.
“Anyone spending time with me and Cyril cannot help but lead to improvements in anxiety, depression and pain for people when suffering from a variety of health issues. We are just so friendly and loveable and we just love visiting here seeing the nurses jump in fright”.
Cyril nodded enthusiastically.
We will come back soon to visit you and your friends here again.
We at Maleny Paint Supplies understands that your kitchen is the heart of your home, and your kitchen cabinetry must not only look stunning but also maximise space, providing ample storage and meeting your specific needs. With over 30 years experience, Brett recognises the importance of exceptional-quality craftsmanship with attention to detail, best quality materials, and innovative design, ensuring that your project is delivered to your specifications. Call in and discuss your cabinet needs.
Painting your home before you sell/auction is one of the best and most economical ways you can improve the final price you can achieve on the sale.
If you don’t want to “Do It Yourself”, you can get painters to work for a fraction of what other major improvement work could cost.
Painting your home before selling won’t only freshen up the look of the house it can also make rooms look bigger. And make it more appealing to prospective buyers. Especially if light colours are used where previously dark colours have been.
For best results it is always best to use an ultra premium quality paint.
Light neutral colours tend to be the most appealing shades that’ll be appealing to the broadest range of buyers.
If a room’s painted in a very strong colour this may be off putting to some buyers. When selling your home you want to appeal to the broadest range of buyers as you can. Remember you’re painting to sell not for your personal preferences and tastes.
A fresh coat of paint allows the opportunity to fix any minor marks or imperfections that haven’t been attended to prior to selling your home.
Not to mention a fresh coat of paint often indicates that the previous owner has pride in their home and its appearance. A freshly baked batch of cookies
can make buyers feel welcome, the smell of a fresh coat of paint makes the house feel new and clean. Remember if you’re just painting over a repaired section of wall; always paint the entire wall, not just the repaired section of wall.
When it comes to the outside of your house this can also be just as important to make sure the colours used here are fresh. Use neutral colours to give the house a welcoming feel.
There’s nothing worse than having flakey, damaged exterior fascia boards that’ll require fixing when a new owner purchases the home.
Some prospective buyer could be turned away from looking at the home on this simple fact alone.
Some other simple ways to improve the outside look of your home include simple things. Just like thoroughly cleaning all of the windows on your home and removing any cobwebs and dust from around the windows.
Don’t forget to mow the lawn to make it look neat and tidy!
Once you are ready to go to market you can get a property appraisal by visiting:
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Often a topic of great conjecture between roof restoration and paint companies is the topic of repainting of terracotta roof tiles.
Dealing with difficult surfaces such as unglazed, glazed and vitrified terracotta roof tiles and ensuring an enduring, lasting serviceable finish has been a challenge in the terracotta roof restoration industry. The common misconception that these types of roof tiles cannot be coated is now indeed a myth.
Nutech Paint has been a tried and trusted manufacturer of premium roof coatings for almost 50 years. Whilst other paint companies and terracotta roof restoration businesses shy away from committing to refinishing unglazed, glazed and vitrified terracotta roof tiles, Nutech Paint’s wealth of formulation development knowledge has now made this possible.
Nutech Elite Terracotta Primer has been specifically formulated to provide superior adhesion and long term performance over properly prepared unglazed, glazed and vitrified terracotta roof tiles. Used in conjunction with any of the Nutech Paint top coat roof finishes, such as NXT Cool Zone, TileFlex, Flexi-shield and Nuflex, Nutech Paint can provide long term durability, with
guaranteed performance. NuTech roof coatings are at the forefront of heat-reflective technology, helping to reduce energy costs, extend roof life, and create more sustainable buildings
Nutech’s Elite Terracotta Primer is a water based, solvent free primer specifically developed with superior adhesion enhancing properties for glazed terracotta and vitrified terracotta roof tiles.
It is designed for use on both vertical and horizontal surfaces, achieving high adhesion without the need for etching solutions.
Talk to Stevie and Cyril, or anyone else at Maleny Paint Supplies and they can arrange quotes to have the whole job done professionally by insured Roof painters.
Credit reporting concerns the recording of an individual’s credit worthiness and notes information about a person’s identity, any loan applications made, when the individual or a lender accessed the information and information about defaults. The credit reporting regime is regulated by the Commonwealth Privacy Act and the Credit Reporting Code of Conduct and can be done by any corporation. In Australia Veda Advantage (previously Baycorp Advantage Ltd.) and Dunn & Bradstreet are two major credit reporting corporations.
When an individual makes a loan application the lender would most likely seek to access that individual’s credit report as part of the loan approval process. This access is noted on the individual’s file as well information about the name of the lender and the amount applied for. However the credit report does not record the success or otherwise of the individual’s credit application nor will the Privacy Act allow the recording of any other personal information such as political affiliations, religious beliefs, criminal history, medical history and sexual preferences.
Default information able to be noted on the credit report concerns situations where a payment has been outstanding
Credit Reports!
for more than 60 days, whether an individual is bankrupt, when a cheque for more than $100 has been dishonoured twice and when, in the opinion of the lender, the individual has committed a serious credit infringement such as acting fraudulently.
So how can you access a copy of your credit report? This can be done by simply contacting the credit reporting agency and requesting that a copy be made available. If a charge is requested for a copy of the report a complaint can be made to the Privacy Commissioner.
What if inaccurate information is noted on a person’s credit report?
The first step should be to contact the lender who listed the inaccurate information and ask that the listing be removed or amended within a reasonable time. 24 hours may not be an unreasonable timeframe where the error means that another lender would refuse a loan and therefore possibly risk a contract being terminated. If the lender refuses to amend the error then the next port of call would be to write a complaint to the credit reporting agency and request that they investigate the complaint.
The credit reporting agency would then be obliged to put a notation next to the error noting that the matter is under
investigation. The final step, should the credit agency not correct the error once the investigations have been carried out, is to formally apply to the Privacy Commissioner for the error to be investigated.
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Is Queensland getting good value out of the state public service or could some changes make improvements?
Queensland needs a public service to manage the complex operations of the state, ensure social equity, and provide essential goods and infrastructure that private markets cannot or will not deliver.
The Queensland Government faces growing demands on its finances and public services.
Ask at June 30th, 2026 the state’s debt is surging and stands at about 150 billion dollars.
Population growth, increasing healthcare costs, rising crime concerns, and pressure on emergency services have all contributed to the need for government reform. One area that deserves close attention is the structure and size of the Queensland Public Service. A reshaped, more efficient public service would allow taxpayer funds to be directed where they are needed most – on frontline services that directly benefit the community.
Over recent decades, government departments have expanded considerably, with increasing numbers of administrative and managerial positions. While many of these roles are important, there is a growing perception that excessive bureaucracy can slow decision-making and create unnecessary layers of administration. Conducting a comprehensive audit of public service positions would help determine whether resources are being allocated effectively and whether some roles could be streamlined or redeployed.
An important objective of such an audit should be to shift resources toward frontline services. Queensland communities consistently rank healthcare, emergency response, and community safety as their highest priorities. Redirecting resources to recruit more nurses, ambulance officers, police officers, and other frontline personnel would improve service delivery and potentially reduce waiting times in hospitals, enhance emergency response capabilities, and strengthen community safety.
Another area for reform concerns the extensive use of external consulting firms. Governments frequently engage private consultants to undertake reviews, develop strategies, and provide specialist
advice. While consultants can offer expertise in certain circumstances, the costs can be substantial. Repeated reliance on external firms can also result in the loss of institutional knowledge and may reduce incentives to develop expertise within the public service itself.
Queensland could benefit from investing in its own employees and developing stronger in-house capabilities. In past years this was the norm within the public service.
Building teams of specialists in areas such as information technology, project management, policy development, and organisational review would enable much of this work to be completed internally. Over time, this approach could significantly reduce expenditure on external consultancy contracts and create a more skilled and self-reliant public service. This does not have to mean an increase in public servants, merely making sure they are effectively directed and skilled to those specific tasks.
Reshaping the Queensland Public Service is not about reducing services or undervaluing public servants. Rather, it is about ensuring that government resources are organised efficiently and aligned with community needs. A leaner administrative structure, supported by stronger internal expertise and a renewed focus on frontline services, could deliver better value for taxpayers and improve outcomes for Queenslanders.
By auditing public service numbers, reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, expanding in-house capabilities, and prioritising frontline roles, the Queensland Government has an opportunity to modernise its public service and ensure that public spending delivers maximum benefit to the people of Queensland.
Do you have a bit of the spare stuff to help out the states finances?
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Important Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency (POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE): 000
Moreton Bay Regional Council – 3205 0555
Sunshine Coast Council – 5475 7272
Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000
Policelink – 131 444
Energex general enquiries – 131 253
Loss of electricity supply – 13 62 62
Priority emergency (electrical hazards) – 13 19
62
Unitywater – 1300 086 489
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Lifeline – 131 114
Poison Hotline – 131 126
SES – 132500
Traffic Reports – 131 940
Translink – 131 230 It is always interesting to see what is happening in other parts of the world. It is easy to explore through Online Newspapers
https://onlinenewspapers.com/index.shtml
Australians need to complete a census survey in 2026
Australia's 19th national Census of Population and Housing will take place on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. Conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It counts every household and every person in Australia, and it is compulsory for every person in the country to complete the information on Census night.
If you're travelling and in Australia on Census night, you still need to complete a Census form for wherever you are staying. Refusing to complete the census is a legal offence.
The Australian Census of Population and Housing is conducted every five years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and it is compulsory for everyone to complete a census form. It is the nationwide count that creates a comprehensive snapshot of the country's economic, social, and cultural data. The Census only counts people who are in Australia on the night
Australian census information helps governments, businesses, and community groups make important decisions, including planning where to build schools and hospitals, determining political voting boundaries, and distributing billions of dollars in government funding.
So, don’t forget to complete the census form on the night of August 11th to ensure your community gets the right level of support for its population and better infrastructure.
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Maleny Community Groups & When they meet!
Community Groups that form the back bone of the Maleny Community
Maleny
Rotary Club
Meeting. Times
1st and 3rd Wednesdays. 6-30pm for 7pm
Maleny Hotel, Bunya St. Maleny
Email: secretary.maleny@rotary9600.org president.maleny@rotary9600.org
Maleny
Probus Club Meeting. Times
Maleny Uniting Church, Landsborough Road, Maleny
Meet 10 am on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Feb to November 1300 856 859
Queensland Country Women's Association - Maleny Branch Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny
8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Email: qcwa.maleny@gmail.com
The Zonta Club of Blackall Range Meetings at
Various between Montville and Maleny. Dinner meeting 3rd Tuesday of month 6pm. Email: membership@zontablackrange.org.au president@zontablackallrange.org.au
Being a part of a community
Apex Club of Maleny
Meeting. Times
1ST & 3RD MONDAYS, 7.00PM. Email maleny@apex.org.au. Postal PO BOX 39. MALENY, QLD 4552 0487770653
Maleny Senior Citizens Meetings at
The Verandah Room 23 Maple Street, Maleny 8:00 am - 11:30 am. 4th Monday of Month. Activities include card games, meetings and regular bus trips
Email: margarry1@bigpond.com 0409 266 507
The LIONS CLUB OF MALENYBLACKALL RANGE Inc. Meetings at
Maleny Uniting Church Hall
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm
Monthly Dinner Meeting held at The Orangery, 10 Mountain View Rd, at 6.30pm on 4th Tuesday of month
Email: maleny-blackall-range@lionsq3.org.au
Maleny
Commerce Meetings at
Monthly breakfast networking meetings. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Venues to be advised.
Email: info@malenycommerce.org.au
Maleny Hardware and Rural Supplies is located in the centre of Maleny in the picturesque Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Thy offer good old fashioned service to your car for those heavy items. There is also ample parking at the front and pick up at the rear of the store.
We are independently owned and supply the local community with rural and hardware supplies at competitive prices.
Did you know we can deliver items in surrounding suburbs for a small fee.
Come and browse through our extensive range of products and say hi!
Now is the time to start planting your veggies!
With winter fast now here it is a great time to take advantage of this down time to get those repair jobs such as preparation of new garden beds or making soil improvements. We have all the equipment and products that you need for those jobs. It is also a good time for new installations, repair or cleaning of paving, retaining walls and water features. One thing not to do now is to prune flowers.
Don’t forget our expanded garden section - and still more to come
Many veggies are happy growing in the cool conditions of the Southern Queensland winter, but if you didn't get plants started off in autumn, you might find that seed germination will be poor in the coldest months.
Veggies that grow best now are broad beans peas, lettuce, English spinach, silverbeet and beetroot, carrots and onions.
Maleny Hardware & Rural Supplies has now opened a new section BUTTERCUP (formerly the old butter factory) out by the Garden Centre.
With the wet weather continuing we now have larger range of wet weather boots available now, so call in and have a bit of a look around. There is sure to be something that will suit your needs. There are mens and ladies and all ion different styles and colours.
https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News
Local Community News
Maleny Senior Citizens Notes
MANAGEMENT MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY THE 3RD
MONDAY AND GENERAL MEETING 4TH MONDAY EACH MONTH
July 2026
BUSY NEEDLES 7th and 21 sh
INDOOR BOWLS 6th, 13th and 20th 27th
DROP IN 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd (Probably NO Drop In 29th SHOW DAY
COMMITTEE MEETING 18th (at Marilyns at 8.30am)
GENERAL MEETING … 25th - 9.30a.start
Movies … 24th starting at 2p.m.
August 2026
BUSY NEEDLES 9 th and 23 rd
INDOOR BOWLS 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
DROP IN 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd (Probably NO Drop In 29th as it is SHOW DAY
COMMITTEE MEETING … 18th at Marilyns - 8.30am
GENERAL MEETING 25th 930am start with the usual happenings.
Movies … 26th. - 2p.m.
Bus Trip … 16th 8am departure from Maleny showgrounds.
“Most happenings at seniors start at 9am unless otherwise specified. New members are always welcome - come along and check it out!
For more information phone
Margaret on 0419179516.
Witta Recreational Club
Bar Open Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm to 6.30pm. All Welcome
Touch Season has started with the Canteen and Bar operating every FRIDAY Night from 6pm Available for Hire for Private functions – Birthday Celebrations – Weddings etc.
We are always looking for new members and volunteers. Contact us by email at. - presidentwittarec@gmail.com
Maleny Calendar of Events 2026.
Witta Rec Club celebrates 100 years
✦ Witta Recreation Club - Be part of history as the Witta Rec Club celebrates 100 years at 351 Witta Road - Sat July 25th at 2p.m.
✦ Maleny Arts and Craft Quilt Show - Sat 12th + Sun 13th September, 2026 at Maleny Show-grounds.
✦ Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair, Saturday 3 October 2026. 8a.m. to 3p.m. Maleny Show-grounds.
✦ Maleny Farm Fest 2026 - Sat 21st November, 2026 - Maleny Show grounds Theme “Educate - Equip - Empower. Free Event
✦ Maleny Muscle on the Mountain NEW DATE AT THIE TIME NOT KNOWN!!! at Maleny Showgrounds - 7am to 1p.m.
✦ Maleny Music Festival - Maleny Showgrounds - 6th - 8th November 2026. - more info .https://www.malenymusicfestival.com/
✦ DATE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME: Maleny Arts and Crafts Autums Fair - Maleny Community Centre
To add your local organisation events to this list simply email details to: thegrapevine@westnet.com.au
Maleny SES looking for volunteers
Maleny State Emergency Service Group is looking for some volunteers to help get our community through the next disaster season.
You can put your desire to get involved to good use and serve our community. An easy way to do that by becoming a State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer.
Active SES members perform a diverse range of functions to respond to local, state and national disasters and emergencies. By joining the SES you may respond to many different types of activations as a result of disasters and emergencies.
An SES volunteer has an opportunity to participate in and develop a variety of emergency and rescue skills, including chainsaw operations, flood boat operations, road crash rescue and land search.
Not only will you be helping your community, you will make some great mates along the way.
Volunteers are given training to ensure that they have enough skills to be able to handle whatever task you need to do..
Maleny SES Volunteer group
Be Prepared for severe weather events
What to do if you need assistance
For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).For storm and flood related property damage.
Call the State Emergency Service: 132 500. To keep up to date with Emergency Warnings
Tune into warnings and updates from your local ABC radio and TV stations
Important Phone numbers for assistance during or after a major emergency service 132 500
When disaster strikes you need to follow the advice of authorities on staying put or evacuating and follow your emergency plan.
To find out where to find assistance during or after a major emergency service.
https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-andCommunity/Community-Safety/Disasters/emergencies
Maleny Visitor Information Centre
The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is a not for profit, long-standing, independent community service, run by volunteers. The Centre is a ticket selling agency for Maleny Film Society movie screenings along with a range of quality souvenirs and postcards, with a distinctively Maleny flavour along with information about places and events around the area.
The Centre is situated at 2/23 Maple Street, Maleny. It is open 7 days a week between 9.30am-4.00pm. Closed only on Good Friday and Christmas Day. If you have lost something on your visit to Maleny check with the centre as often items are handed in there. Phone: 07 5499 9033
To find out more about the Maleny Visitors Information Centre and talk to the volunteers or visit the web site: https://malenyinfocentre.edublogs.org/ In this year
https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023
News from Witta Recreational Club
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Hire of Club Facilities
The vision of the club is to provide country club services to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.
The excellent facilities of the Witta Recreation Club are available for hire for events such as weddings, sports days, family gatherings.
The club has a Certified Kitchen/Catering facilities including a stove, pots & pans, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. The Bushman’s Bar is practically fitted out with a large capacity for the cold storage of a range of beverages. The Bushman’s Bar is located at the core of the Witta Recreation Club. Service from the bar can be provided to customers on the covered hard standing overlooking the playing pitches, or directly into the Clubroom.
Inquiries can be made via the internet at: https://wittarec.club/facilities/make-a-booking
You can find out more about the Witta Recreation Club at their web site at: https://wittarec.club/
Witta Rec Club to celebrate 100 years
The Witta Recreation Club's massive 100-year centenary celebration is scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026.
As part of the 100th anniversary in 2026, plans are underway to establish a museum upstairs in the historic Witta Sports Grounds Pavilion. Did you know that Witta was originally known as Teutoberg, and was settled by German immigrants in the late 19th century. It was renamed during World War One due to antiGerman sentiment.
The milestone event features a free family-friendly daytime program, followed by a licensed, ticketed live music event in the evening at the grounds which are located at 351 Witta Road, Witta.
https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News
Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair 2026
The Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026. The Maleny Garden Club has now operated for 74 years after it was agreed to form a Club to be known as the Maleny Horticultural Society.
This years Fair features a Garden Market at the Maleny Showgrounds between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, followed by private Open Gardens across the hinterland running from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
The annual fair is the premier event for the Maleny Garden Club and draws crowds to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Key details include:
• Garden Market: Located at the Maleny Showgrounds, you can browse independent Queensland plant nurseries, garden products, and handmade artisan pottery.
• Open Gardens: Maps and access to the region's stunning private hinterland gardens are available, allowing you to explore these spaces at your own pace.
• Admission Details: Market entry is typically around $2 for adults (children under 16 free).
The Individual Open Gardens have a separate entry fee, usually around $5 per garden.
The garden market features many varieties of plants and products, including plants from local gardens and Queensland nurseries.
For the most up-to-date details on the garden locations, featured nurseries, and event updates, be sure to keep an eye on the official Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair page.
https://malenygardenclub.org/spring-fair/
Local Groups News
There is a Recreational Group in Maleny and Surrounds that will cater for your desires!
WEEKLY COMMUNITY EVENTS!
Maleny Scottish Country Dancing every Monday 7 to 9 pm RSL Hall. Call 0432 251 606.
Social Tennis every Monday 8.00 am Witta Tennis Club. All Welcome.
Mixed Social Tennis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30am to 8.30am Maleny Showgrounds
Ladies Social Tennis every Thursday at 7.30am Maleny Showgrounds.
Maleny Bowls Club. – TUESDAY AM BOWLS, 8.30am for 9.00am . 2 games + morning tea $12 per player. Rink Winner Prizes. Visitors and players welcome. Call Joe 0401 987 900 to book your place
WEDNESDAY- 6 pm. TWILIGHT BOWLS & BURGER. $17 p.p. Bowls only $12 p.p. Learners welcome, bowls provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.
FRIDAY PM play SCROUNGERS ‘BOWLS WITH A MATE ’ 1pm for 1.30pm (winter), 2 pm (from November). Bowls can be provided. Call Wendy 0438 399 604.
Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823
Muzika Maleny local musicians First Thursday of Each Month from 6.30 pm Maleny RSL.
Pattemore House Open House Morning every Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon 15, Porters Lane.
Diggers Dining every Friday evening 4.30 bar opens Maleny RSL.
Tennis Under Lights every Friday Witta Tennis Club. BYO drinks and nibbles Contact. Pauline 0428 253 070.
Hinterland Country Music Day. Second Saturday each month in the big shed at the Maleny Museum Precinct.
Maleny Trail Park-run every Saturday 7.00 am Maleny District Sport & Rec Club House Maleny Precinct.
Witta Tennis Club Social Tennis every Saturday 1.00 pm. All Welcome.
Witta Wheels every 3rd Sunday each month 8.00 am - 11.00 am Witta Recreation Club
Maleny Markets every Sunday 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.
Social Table Tennis every Sunday 1 - 5 pm Maleny High School Activity Centre. All welcome!
Combined Probus Club of Maleny Inc. Meets every 4th Wednesday from February to November at 10.00 am at the Uniting Church, Landsborough Rd, Maleny. Contact malenyprobus@gmail.com or membership enquiries 0408070823
Please email your weekly regular event to malenysportspark@gmail.com for inclusion every week
Today’s Thought
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.”
A Senior’s thoughty!
““Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.”
Since the 1850s, settlers began residing in the Conondale area, but reaching it was challenging. The only means of transport capable of crossing the range were bullock drays, horseback riding, and people pushing wheelbarrows or walking on foot.
Early pioneers could not even bring a wagon to their property, having to drive pigs and turkeys to market using dogs. Transporting goods over the rugged Conondale Range was restricted to foot and packhorse.
The official opening of the Elaman Creek Bridge in October 1928 marked a turning point, allowing heavier, horse-drawn cream carts and early trucks, like the Maple Leaf models, to reach local farms. It was not until the 1930’s that the first lightweight motor cars started to navigate the area. The transition from horse-and-buggy to motor vehicle completely changed how farmers in Conondale moved their cream and timber to market.
