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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
CELEBRATING THE MOTHERS AND GRANDMOTHERS OF OUR REGION
Mother’s Day invites us to pause and honour the many forms of mothering that shape our lives. Every one of us came from a mother, and whether she is with us, far away, or held in memory, her influence is woven into who we are. It is also a time to acknowledge the quiet, steady care of Mother Earth, the land that feeds us, the rivers that sustain us, and the rhythms of nature that hold our community together.
We also hold space for the many different experiences this day can bring. For those who may have lost their mums, for those who have lost babies, for those who long to become mothers but are not yet, and for those who mother in ways beyond biology, through community, creativity, care, and connection. You are all seen here.
In this issue, we celebrate some of the incredible women in our region, mums in business who are balancing family and enterprise with heart and determination, and a much-loved mother and grandmother who is keeping our community spirit alive through monthly dances (see p.15). It is these threads of care, contribution, and connection that continue to make the Mary Valley such a special place to call home.
CELEBRATING MUMS
Local mum Alahna has nominated Rachel Bremner u a beautiful new mum whose care for community is already making a meaningful difference for families in the area. Despite navigating the whirlwind of early motherhood herself, Rachel continues to generously devote her time as admin of the Kenilworth & Surrounding Mums Facebook page, a new and growing local online space that has come to life through her warmth, consistency, and genuine desire to bring mums together.
From simple coffee catch-ups at the dairy to family outings and community connection days, Rachel personally helps organise opportunities for mothers to step out of isolation and into friendship, support, and shared experience. For many mums juggling the beautiful chaos of motherhood, these small moments of connection can mean everything. In a time
when post-partum depression and anxiety affect many Australian women, spaces like this can become quiet lifelines that offer reassurance, belonging, and the reminder that no one has to do motherhood alone. We acknowledge Rachel’s kindness and initiative behind the scenes that is helping strengthen our community.
HEART OF GOLD
warmth, generosity, compassion and an infectious laugh that lights up a room. The Mary Valley is stronger because of women like Emma. People who remind us that community is built through everyday acts of care and kindness.
SPECIAL DELIVERY: KENILWORTH MUM, GRANDMA & LOCAL TREASURE
For Robyn Pfeiffer q life has a beautiful way of coming full circle. After growing up between Gympie, Eumundi, and the Darling Downs, Robyn and her husband Michael Pfeiffer made the move to Kenilworth in 2001 to run the local Post Office and raise their children, Isabella Pfeiffer and Braedyn Pfeiffer, in the heart of the valley community.
In every community there are quiet achievers whose kindness ripples far beyond what most people see, and Cambroon mum Emma Brotherson p is certainly one of them. With a heart of gold and a steady willingness to help wherever needed, Emma is one of those people always showing up for the school, local events, and families around her, often while carrying enormous challenges of her own. Alongside husband Ben and sons Jack and Locky, Emma has navigated the ongoing ups and downs of daughter Madi living with a rare genetic disease and spending significant time in and out of hospital. Through it all, she continues to meet others with
Known for her warm nature and community spirit, Robyn keeps busy with tennis, gardening, reading, and enjoying the simple pleasures of country life. But these days, the most exciting “special delivery” of all is her grandson Theodore, who she says fills her life with enormous joy. From post office parcels to precious family moments, Robyn is one of those local women who helps make Kenilworth feel like home.
STILL BLOOMING AT BOXSELLS
Recognising our darling mother, Lovola (Lolie) Murtagh q who is dearly loved and cherished by her family and all that know her.
An inspiration to us all and well known throughout our local community as that “Lovely Lady” at Boxsells.
Our Beautiful Mother celebrated her 82nd Birthday earlier this year and to still have her with us after some serious health set backs over recent times is a true blessing.
Happy Mothers Day to the most amazing and wonderful mother that we could ever have wished for.
Tonia and Clint xx
KENILWORTH FAMILY FUN DAY
FAMILY FUN DAY – SUNDAY 24TH MAY 9AM–2PM
This year we’ve got an EPIC line-up of music and entertainment you won’t want to miss!
Featuring live performances by:
Toria Mason & The Burning Fire Band, Junior Burger Band, Mama Buluka, Sunshine Coast Blues Band, Flamenco Dancers
Plus heaps of fun activities:
SkyFall Silks, Wildlings Forest School, Bush Critter Craft, The Potty Potters, MRCCC Bug Club …just to name a few!
Pack your hats and water bottles, bring a picnic rug, and settle in for a fantastic day out. Enjoy delicious eats from a huge variety of food trucks while soaking up the vibrant festival atmosphere.
COME ALONG - FREE FUN FOR ALL!
CELEBRATING MUMS IN BUSINESS
Local mum Kyah Rynne u runs hinterland massage and movement in the main street in Kenilworth. She specialises in remedial massage and lymphatic treatments with compression therapy, and also offers gentle hatha, restorative and chair yoga.
To my wonderful mum,
How lucky i am to have been raised, guided and loved unconditionally by you. I am very grateful to have a role model, and friend, as my mum. I have watched you help so many people in your local community as well as look after your own each and every single day. Your kindness and generosity is inspiring bisho.
Love always, your daughter, Maddy xoxo
SELF CARE SANCTUARY
is on creating a welcoming space where comfort and satisfaction are always the highest priorities.
Alongside their personalised services, Mahalo Beauty has their own curated skincare range, giving clients access to high-quality products created with the same attention and care they bring to every treatment.
Mahalo Beauty is a salon that reflects Sarah's hard work, community spirit, and a genuine passion for helping others look and feel their best.
Mahalo Beauty is a shining example of passion, dedication, and heart in our local community. Owned and operated by Sarah u a young mum of three, she gives 100% to both her family and her clients, balancing motherhood and business with incredible commitment and care.
Nestled in the charming town of Pomona in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Mahalo Beauty offers tailored beauty treatments designed to help every client feel confident, relaxed, and cared for. Their focus
Sarah chose to do the business so she could still be there for her children and also her husband who works away. She wants to be the one to do the school drop offs and pick ups. She wanted a business that was flexible to be able to support that.
She's very family oriented and loves spending time with her extended family as well, and having weekends away camping.
To book an appointment visit their website: https://www. mahalobeauty.com.au
MUMS IN BIZ CONTINUED ON P.11
BROOLOO PARK HORSE TRAILS AND CAMPING
If you’ve spotted a friendly face driving the local school bus run lately, chances are you’ve already met the wonderfully multi-talented Sarah. Brooloo-based mum, community legend and horse lover. She helps locals and visitors reconnect with nature in the best possible way… from the saddle! Alongside her beautiful team of horses, Sarah offers safe and enjoyable trail rides across the stunning Mary Valley landscape, tailored to your preferred pace, whether you’re after a peaceful wander, a confidence-building ride, or a wholesome family adventure. With breathtaking views, fresh country air, and the grounding magic that horses seem to bring so naturally, it’s a chance to slow down and remember what makes this region so special. Sarah also offers family camping retreats for those wanting a deeper nature escape.
To find out more or book a ride, contact Sarah on 0472 737 243
q Sarah and her son Leo on horses Red and Chico
HISTORICAL: FOOD & FUEL 40 YEARS ON
WHAT A DIFFERENCE 40 YEARS MAKES
The year 1986 was marked by major global tragedies, most notably the Chernobyl nuclear accident in the Ukraine and the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion in the USA. The return of Halley’s comet in 1986 revived interest in gazing towards the heavens during hours of darkness.
In 1986 the basic wage in Australia was $160 per week. The average house price in Brisbane was roughly $34,700. Cars on the Australian market in 1986 included Holden Commodore VL ($13,830), Ford Falcon, Nissan Pintara ($4,200-$4,800), Ford Laser, Toyota Corolla, Holden Barina. It cost 22 cents to post a letter, bread was 54 cents a loaf, butter $1 per lb and potatoes 36 cents per lb. (https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/ whatitcost/groceries).
We can see the difference in the
advertisements below from 1986 (below left) and 2026 (below right).
Petrol prices in Kenilworth in 1986 – as recorded in photographs taken by Kev Franzi for the Kenilworth Museum 49.4 cents per litre.
Come along any Sunday from 10 a.m. to learn more about the long distant past and more recent developments in Kenilworth and District.
~ Lenore Meldrum, President, Kenilworth & District Historical Assn Inc.
Can you remember when fuel was 49 cents per litre?
Petrol Pump photo from 1986 shows just that!
by Graham Brennan
COMMUNITY NEWS
Kenilworth ARTS COUNCIL
KENILWORTH ARTS COUNCIL
Kenilworth Artsfest Gala Night – A Fresh Twist!
This year, the Kenilworth Artsfest Gala Night is bringing something a little different—and everyone is invited!
Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating art, community, and great food. The exhibition will be officially opened by Mayor Natoli, giving you the chance to be among the first to experience this year’s incredible artworks. After exploring the exhibition, enjoy a relaxed dining experience with a variety of food vans offering delicious meal options. Grab something tasty, find a seat, and share the evening with friends and family. There will also be: Dessert and Coffee Carts and a Bar. Come along, soak up the creative atmosphere, and make a night of it!
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
KENILWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Research Room, Blair Meldrum House, Alexandra Street, Kenilworth
Agenda:
Opening and welcome
Confirmation of previous AGM minutes
President’s report
Treasurer’s report
Election of office bearers
CHEERIO FROM THE CHURCHES
St Luke's and St John Bosco's continue to welcome locals and visitors to our Sunday Services at 9am. We especially like to welcome visitors staying at our lovely Showgrounds or at Kenilworth Homestead and other tourist spots. St Luke's HC services are at 9am as are services at St John Bosco's but with Mass on the third Sunday at 10:30am.
A delightful afternoon of nostalgia was held at St Luke's on 2nd May with the presentation of an exhibition of items from great grandma's time. Visitors enjoyed the delightful singing for KaDS and a delicious afternoon tea. St Luke's thanks everyone who contributed to make the afternoon so enjoyable.
Special prayers were said on 2 May to mark DV Aware Sunday at St Luke's and in all Anglican churches throughout Australia.
HELLO FROM ST JOHN BOSCO
St John Bosco Catholic church was packed for the celebration of Mass on Easter Sunday. Beautiful dahlias in colours of pale pink and mauve provided a special touch along with music played by our regular guitarist. Instead of chocolate Easter eggs some lucky people left with pawpaws freshly picked from a local garden! Mass is celebrated every third Sunday of the month at 10am with parish priest Fr Odinaka. A Liturgy of the Word with Communion is celebrated every other Sunday at 9am.
We invite newcomers to join our small vibrant community which witnesses a tradition with a contemporary outlook. Enquiries: 0439 130 158
~ Cheerio from the Churches
Kenilworth Museum Kenilworth Museum
Open every Sunday 10am - 2pm 7/9 Alexandra St
Volunteers Needed!
"Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!" "The tour guide really involved the kids and my 6 and 9 year olds loved it "
WHAT WE FOUND AT GRANDMAS
A WONDERFUL KENILWORTH COMMUNITY EFFORT
When St Luke’s Anglican Church put out the call to community members for items to be displayed as part of the “See What We Found at Great Grandma’s House” exhibition, the response was wonderful!
Local community and church people very generously brought in all sorts of beautiful items ranging from exquisite embroidery and crochet, to sets of delicate teapots, cups, saucers and plates and fine crystal and cut glass. They also lent precious items such as a beautiful chiming clock – still going, and all manner of ladies’ dressing table items.
There were also magnificent cases of cutlery and a beautiful coffee set in their original presentation cases. Very impressive were the old fashioned framed photos. All these items and many more contributed to a very well presented and
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
All Anglican churches across Australia held services to support DV Awareness Sunday on 3 May. This day helps us to acknowledge the awful reality of domestic/ family violence and that DV has no place in our homes, relationships and communities. Parishioners are encouraged to support DV Awareness through pastoral care and/or financial contributions.
Domestic and family violence involves power and control, not only with physical violence but also with psychological and emotional controls over a whole range of everyday matters. This has an enormous effects on family members, especially young children whose development can be severely impacted.
Last year in Queensland, police responded to nearly 100 000 DV incidents but add to that the many cases that go unreported. On average in Australia one woman is murdered by a partner every four to seven days. While about 92% of victims are women, men can also be victims whose experiences must be taken just as seriously.
How can our community help? We can offer support in various ways to groups such as Speak Up Now – Stop Domestic and Family Violence. Through community groups such as service groups and churches, we can
fascinating exhibition. The exhibition and the interest it engendered just goes to show how much we love to preserve those lovely and interesting items from days gone by. They are part of our history. St Luke’s sincerely thanks all those who contributed these precious items and also those who worked to set up such a beautiful exhibition.
The KaDS singers had toes tapping with their entertaining music which added to the enjoyment of the afternoon. Of course, Kenilworth’s good cooks once again presented a delicious afternoon tea.
This little exhibition was a great example of community support. St Luke’s could not have managed without it. As the community supports St Luke’s so does St Luke’s support the Kenilworth community.
~ Shirley Moreland, photos by Sue McIntyre
help run community education programs on policy reform and collaboration. As a community we must make it clear that domestic and family violence is never ever acceptable.
References : Val from Maleny Speak Up Now group & Anglican Church of Australia DV Aware Sunday 2026
ECOSYSTEMS & NATURE
KEEPING IT CLEAN
In April, Rhea Phelan from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Pest Plant Education Unit, spoke to the Gheerulla Hall Garden Club on how important hygiene is in reducing the risk of introducing new weeds into our workplaces, home gardens and the natural environments around us.
Our clothing, footwear, cars, bikes and machinery are moving weed seeds around with us wherever we go. We move them around as most of us don’t realize they are even there. Unless a seed is large enough to see clearly with the naked eye, and many seeds aren’t, we don’t notice them. But weed seeds can be produced in huge numbers, more than 1,000 seeds per gram of seed isn’t uncommon. That is a lot of seeds in a pea sized ball of clay, stuck to a shoe, or a hoe or a vehicle tyre or chain. Anything taken offsite, can potentially bring weed seeds back home. Personal and equipment hygiene can help reduce that risk
One strategy that can be used at home to reduce the risk of introducing new weeds into your gardens, is to have separate footwear for when we are out and about, and for when we are home in the garden.
Keeping social shoes at the front door, and home shoes at the back door can create an effective barrier to seeds, and can reduce the transfer of weed seeds into and out of your gardens.
This applies to socks and long pants as well. There’s been a few times I’ve gotten home and my socks have gone straight into a plastic bag and into a wheelie bin.
The idea of using a hygiene strategy to isolate you garden won’t stop all weed seeds from reaching your gardens, but it can help to reduce the risks.
~ The Weed Whisperer
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GOURMAY FOOD FESTIVAL
DELICIOUS COMMUNITY FEASTING
On a gorgeous autumn Sunday, the Imbil Rail Park was alive with all things food, fun, and community spirit. Smiles were everywhere as locals and visitors soaked up the atmosphere and enjoyed a packed day of free entertainment and activities.
Celebrity chef Matt Golinski kept both kids and adults busy with his popular masterclasses, while Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan kept the crowds entertained in the GourMay kitchen. Guests also enjoyed bush tucker demonstrations with Peter Wolfe, Songwriting Soup with Amanda Emblem, and a fun Ready Steady Cook-style competition featuring Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce Vice President Bryton Wishart, Trish Auld (Queensland Hydro), Lesa Bell (Gympie Living) AND Talitha Hartwig the wife of Gympie Mayor, Glen.
camp cooking competition and the blacksmiths forge, adding to the wonderful country atmosphere.
There was something for everyone — egg painting, jigsaw puzzling, goats, ponies, border collies, and of course the gorgeous Fluffalo the sheep. Visitors also tried their luck guessing just how heavy Herbie the goat was (48kg!) and how many macadamias were in the jar — six hundred and something!
What a wonderfully fun and busy day it was. We can’t wait to do it all again in 2027!
Engage with Gourmay: We are welcoming events from across the Mary Valley including Kenilworth and surrounds so be in touch if you would like to help organise something.
The bar was buzzing too, with beer, wine and spirit tastings on offer, whilst music filled the air, as did smoke from the
THE OBI OBI ROAD (DOWNSIDE) ISSUE
With thanks to Steve Conway from the Kenilworth Hotel and Brewery for his continued commitment to progress on the issue of the Obi Obi road.
Marty Hunt MP has raised this matter directly with the Transport Minister to ensure it remains on the radar and to seek further clarity on potential next steps. In addition to this, your correspondence has prompted Marty to develop a short community survey to better capture broader local sentiment and gather consistent feedback from residents who use the road.
Please help circulate this survey through your local networks and to nearby residents. It would be greatly appreciated and would assist in ensuring there is a strong and accurate picture of community views to support ongoing advocacy.
TMR has started grading on the road, weather and construction conditions permitting. These works will require the temporary closure of this section of Obi Obi Road. During this time traffic
Check out our program of events for the rest of May including Mystery Picnics where you answer clues and pick up picnic items from Kenilworth dairies, Mary Valley Small goods and other local suppliers. What fun!
will be directed via George Wyer Scenic Drive (the uphill section of the road) under a contraflow arrangement.
What the community can expect:
Day works from Monday to Friday, between 6am and 6pm.
The temporary closure of this section of the road will occur during work hours only.
Signage will be in place at the top and bottom of the range to provide advance notice for motorists.
Priority access through the work site will be given to emergency vehicles.
If you have comments to share about this road (or another in the region) please let us know.
Scan the QR code on the right to complete the survey and share with other locals so our views can be represented.
MARY VALLEY VOICE
MUMS IN BUSINESS
FEEDING WITH LOVE
Mum of four Julie Eagle has recently opened Solum Social cafe at the beautiful crystal waters eco village in Conondale.
Julie shares, "As a woman in business and a mother of four, I'm discovering the rewarding balance between raising a family and running a cafe. While there are certainly challenging moments, I truly enjoy creating space where community, creativity and connection come together." Her children are also involved in the cafe, making it very much a family run business. At Solum they serve a large variety of gluten free foods including their very popular carrot cake and cheesecakes. The menu is breakfast and lunch items all day and consists of vegan, vegetarian and meat items so there is something for everyone.
mother to four children. She balances running a business, caring for her family, and supporting those around her with so much strength, kindness, and dedication.
She puts her heart into everything she does and always goes above and beyond for others. Through her café, she has created a welcoming space filled with warmth and connection, and she continues to work tirelessly to achieve her goals while being an amazing role model for her children.
"I've always loved anything creative, which is reflected in both my food and my life outside the cafe. My hobbies include acrylic painting, mediumship, and spending time in natureall of which inspire the warm and welcoming atmosphere I aim to create at Solum Social." said Julie.
Julie's daughter Tru said, "My mum is one of the hardest working and most inspiring people I know. Not only has she built a beautiful café that brings people in the community together, but she is also an incredible
Watching her chase her dreams while raising four kids has been truly inspiring, and I am so proud of everything she has accomplished. I believe she deserves to be recognised for all the hard work, love, and passion she puts into both her business and her family every single day. Thank you for creating such a lovely opportunity to celebrate local mums in business."
Solum Cafe, Crystal Waters
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday 8am - 2pm Monday 8am-1pm
LOCAL NEWS & POLITICS
Community News
What do you want to see?
Each month, we share updates on key Council projects, community events and opportunities happening locally and across our region. Now we want to hear from you. Is there something else you’d like us to feature? Or ideas on how we can make this space more useful?
Scan the QR code to take a quick survey.
Do weeds have you in a bind?
If you’re staring at your block wondering where to start, help is here. Council’s Invasive Weeds Project makes weed management easier, with practical guides, real‑world advice and smart strategies to tackle the toughest weeds. Save time, money and protect wildlife habitat. Whether you’re a suburban gardener, just starting out or a seasoned weed warrior, you’ll find solutions to suit you. Learn more on Council’s website and take action now.
Burn season has begun
Council conducts planned burns across coastal and hinterland reserves between April and September. Planned burns are an essential part of managing fire adapted forests. They reduce fuel loads, support ecosystem health and improve community safety, ahead of the peak bushfire season. Timings may alter due to conditions. Visit Council’s website where you’ll find interactive maps, burn updates and current status information.
Council’s next Ordinary Meeting View on Council's website or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers at 9am, 21 May.
Pensioner rates concession
Council understands that cost of living pressures are affecting many in our community. That’s why we want to remind you Council offers a little extra support through a pensioner concession on your rates for eligible residents. See Council’s website for details.
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Campfires and great food: Kenilworth is heating up for this winter, with campfires, great food and country hospitality taking centre stage from 24 to 26 July. Our farming town will proudly host the new Ember and Harvest Weekend as part of The Curated Plate festival. Across three days, locals and visitors are invited to park up, slow down and soak up everything Kenilworth does best – fire-cooked food, local produce, live music and a genuine hinterland welcome. From a boot-scootin’ hoedown on Friday night to campfire dining under the stars and a relaxed Sunday brunch, it is a wonderful celebration of our food story and community spirit. thecuratedplate.com.au for updates and booking details.
Something different! If you’re looking for something colourful, creative and just a bit unexpected, the Rangebow Festival is back – and tickets are officially on sale. This year the festival is bigger and easier to explore, with an extended program running from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 October 2026, right across our much-loved hinterland towns of Nambour, Maleny, Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton. Rangebow has a wonderful way of bringing people together, celebrating creativity and reminding us just how vibrant our hinterland communities are. There’s plenty of fun and flair throughout the program. You can head to Nambour for the return of Remote Control – a gloriously chaotic live game show packed with trivia, ridiculous challenges and unpredictable audience antics. It’s loud, silly and an absolute crowd favourite. Or step into the old cane train depot at Tram Co and boogie with the bogies at the Silent Disco. Tickets are selling now, so jump online to therangebowfestival.org and start planning your Rangebow adventure.
Discovery Guide: There’s more to discover on the Sunshine Coast than you think. With the free Sunshine Coast Discovery Guide, you can explore local museums, heritage walks and cultural places right on your doorstep. Check out the Kenilworth Museum's displays of 'living history', with an operational plug and cord telephone switchboard, working antique machines and fine examples of the lifestyles of the early settlers of the district. The Kenilworth Museum is at 7/9 Alexandra Street. You can download the Sunshine Coast Discovery Guide from heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au today and rediscover where you live.
SAVE OUR VENUES FORUM
Hosted by Fairfax MP Ted O’Brien MP together with Shadow Minister for Small Business Senator Jacinta Price on 21 April 2026 at the Maroochy RSL The Save Our Venues forum brought together 45 Sunshine Coast business leaders from across the hospitality sector to discuss pressures facing the sector and to identify priorities to inform government.
Top Ten Priorities: 1. Improve transportation: Lack of reliable latenight public transport, taxis and rideshare is lowering demand and average customer spend, and causing some concern among patrons about safety.
2. Make planning rules easier: Restrictive planning rules and zoning are limiting venue growth, flexibility and long-term certainty, especially for the night-time economy.
3. Lower taxes: Payroll tax, alcohol excise, GST-nuances, surcharge changes are worsening already thin operating margins and, in some cases are also disincentivising growth.
4. Get inflation down: Rising supply costs (fuel, food, beverage, utilities, insurance) are eroding profitability and poor real wages is lowering demand and average customer spend.
5. Consult more: Lack of consultation on policy and compliance, and also place-making decisions and timing of road closures for events and works are interrupting operations.
6. Make approvals & processes easier: Licensing and approvals are slow, complex and poorly coordinated, creating uncertainty and delays and reducing investment.
7. Fix the energy problem: Hikes in energy and utilities are a major cost driver. Pressure on venues to transition to greener operations do not come with financial incentives.
8. Solve for labour shortages: Locals not wanting to do the work, high visa sponsorship costs, complex awards, higher pay rates and the NDIS pulling workers away are limiting operating capacity.
9. Support live music: Inconsistent enforcement and a lack of practical, solution-focused support around noise regulation and compliance makes it difficult to offer live music.
10. Modernise trading restrictions: Trading hour restrictions are out of step with consumer demand which is unfairly penalising well-managed venues.
CROSSWORD IS BACK!
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MUM LIFE: FUNNY, STRETCHY AND REAL
“There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one.” — Jill Churchill
“The days are long, but the years are short.” — Gretchen Rubin
“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.” — Maya Angelou
“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” — Barbara Kingsolver
“A mother understands what a child does not say.” — Jewish proverb
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“Behind every great kid is a mum who’s pretty sure she’s stuffing it up.” — Unknown (but universally accepted by mothers everywhere )
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Creator No: 548
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MUM JOKES
Checked: Karen Mandrakas
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Q. Why do mums hide in the pantry?
A. Because that’s where the snacks are… and nobody asks them questions there.
Being a mum is basically:
Making snacks nobody eats, while drinking a cold coffee you reheated three times.
Mum superpower:
Finding things that are “literally nowhere” in under four seconds. Silence as a parent is never suspicious at all… said no mother ever.
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A LITTLE REMINDER FOR MOTHERS
You do not need to hold everything perfectly to hold a family together.
Sometimes love looks like packed lunches.
Sometimes it looks like surviving the day.
Sometimes it looks like laughing in the middle of the chaos.
And that, is more than enough.
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OLD TIME COUNTRY HALL DANCE
A LETTER FROM JULIE MCPHAIL
Hi everyone, our Old Time Country Hall dance held at Kandanga on the 18th April was attended by many of our Cooloola Coast Dances Group members and many patrons from the surrounding districts. Thank you to everyone for pitching in with the kitchen and dining areas. You are very much appreciated.
It was lovely to see the return of some of the hills area patrons.
Our next dance is saturday 16th May beginning the dance at 7pm till 11pm. $15 entry and raffle tickets are $1 each..
Entry gives you 4 hours of good music, a light supper and a chance to say hello to happy patrons who do travel far and wide to enjoy the one night a month. Allowing all to forgetting your troubles by leaving them at the door while our feet take hold to the music and toes gliding around the floor.
We have removed the Progressive Barn Dance reluctantly off the
$30 MILLION INNOVATION FUND TO SUPERCHARGE INVESTMENT IN AGTECH TO SUPPORT NICKLIN’S PRIMARY PRODUCTION
• Crisafulli Government delivers on key election commitment, with launch of $30 million Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund.
• Queensland’s first agricultural innovation fund to supercharge development of technology and innovation for agriculture.
• Fund will result in ag-innovation which will create new AgTech products to benefit Nicklin’s agribusinesses.
• Support innovative businesses who develop cutting edge technology for primary industries, driving on-farm productivity.
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and helping boost the State’s agriculture industry to $30 billion by 2030.
u Marty Hunt MP said the Crisafulli Government is delivering investment into the AgTech solutions our farmers and producers need to stay at the cutting edge and give our region the competitive edge on production and exports.
programme but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel so the saying goes, we will be placing the "Jolly Miller Mix Up" Dance on the programme.
I promise you will all enjoy getting up with this dance. I will keep changing the dances involved with this set so no one only the band will know what dances have been chosen.
You will find it an easy dance full of giggles and smiles.
Just a reminder that if you are wanting to have a lesson or refresher to any dances before the dance there is time set aside during 6pm and 7pm for our group of volunteers to help you. Just phone Julie on 0428824115 to inform us please.
Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday 16th May at 7pm in the Kandanga air-conditioned Hall.
p photo of Julie with her daughter Julie-Anne
A TRULY FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY -
TWO RESIDENCES
Introducing 18 Philip Street, a beautifully presented property with two separate dwellings offering dual living for investors or families who need some extra living space to accommodate those grown up children. The original chamfer board timber home has two large bedrooms, each with built in cupboards, polished timber floors, separate dining, and lounge area complete with both a fireplace and air conditioning. Complimented by a generous sized kitchen and bathroom. Two refurbished timber decks, each offering very attractive views to both the north and south.
The second home, the newer build, also has two spacious carpeted bedrooms also with built in cupboards. A modern kitchen and bathroom, open plan design to incorporate both dining and lounge areas that open out onto a private north facing timber deck.
Single lock up garage with a concrete driveway. Off Street parking is also available. Storage/Garden equipment shed. Lovely established lawns and gardens on an easy to manage parcel of land including a very appealing near level backyard. Situated on a large town block - 895m2 with town water and sewerage connection. Sitting in a prime position with elevation. This property’s location is as good as it gets. Set back on the quieter side of town on a no through road and within easy walking distance to the main street and school. Or for those who love the outdoors and like to count their steps, there is a fantastic safe walking track down to the Mary River.
This one is sure to meet all expectations.
Tonia Murtagh
