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“... no business can plan for this type of thing.”

Getting on with business with an eye to the future ... Flaxton Gardens owners Peter & Mariana Thompson are concerned for everyone in tourism and hospitality who face a long road back. Shocking blow for tourism IT’S a scenario being played out across the shocking blow ... for locals, for the industry, this type of thing. While accepting what’s line if money’s tight?” hinterland. Popular, thriving businesses for tourism in general,” Mr Thompson said. happened, it’s quite shocking for all of us. Despite everything, the couple has been impacted by an event out of everyone’s con- “You’d be silly to deny it. The wedding “We haven’t had a single wedding since buoyed by the “incredible support” of the trol. industry has just been closed overnight. the restrictions. On average we do three Range community. Flaxton Gardens’ new Hinterland tourism and hospitality, par- And the knock-on efect will last for a long weddings a week. Even if they postpone, FG@Home takeaway service, which they ticularly, have taken major body blows. At time. you lose the opportunity to resell the day launched in just two days when they couldn’t the same time as having to adjust their ser- “But despite all this we are getting book- they transfer to.” host weddings, has helped maintain activity vices to deal with restrictions, they’re trying ings for the future,” he said. “And we’re so Mr Thompson said there was no doubt and boost morale. to plan for a future when the shutdown is grateful to the local support. Support for our economic recovery would be a hard grind, “We’re not going to make a lot of money lifted. FG@Home meals will get us to the other once restrictions were relaxed. out of this,” Mr Thompson said. “But we Alan and Mariana Thompson of Flaxton side. “Once we get through this initial period, wanted to be a support to the community Gardens saw their high-end, award-winning “We fully understand why the closure we’re still going to have to pay back all the and we’re getting a lot of people saying ‘it venue shut down overnight when the pan- was necessary, and I think the government bills we have due, and all the bills that have saves me time, it tastes better and it’s a lot demic was declared. has done an incredible job of containing the been deferred. And everyone’s in the same more cost efective than buying the ingredi- “I’m a positive person, but this has been a virus,” he said. “But no business can plan for boat, so what happens to everyone down the ents’. People are being very supportive.” Sunstate Gearbox HOT BUY! & Diff Service ALL YOUR DRIVE LINE NEEDS All cars, trucks, Specialising in: machinery RTA No. AU49451 • Manuals • Automatics Removed David & Tina P 5478 8020 • Transfercases • Differentials CA$H for some Ledger F 5478 8850 • Tailshafts • Clutches 24 STARKEY ST, PALMWOODS Power SteeringSuspensionWheel Alignments LARGE FAMILY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION Scrap metal OBLIGATION FREE APPRAISAL Child RestraintsRoadworthy Inspections • 4 bed, 2 bath elevated home with DLUG bins supplied • Separate dining/media room + huge IG pool Tyre & BalancingAll Mechanical Service & Repairs 5 Charles Court, Kunda Park • Priced to sell at $539,000 Caloundra Scrap Metal Air ConditioningAll Brake Repairs We also sell nuts, bolts and tyres. Ph: (07) 5476 8911 Burns Property 1300 132 013 4/27 Main St, Palmwoods, Qld 4555 www.sunstategearbox.com.au 2 NEWS SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020.

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on display as we IT will be a long road back to normal pros- rely on tourism. People put their whole tions and use transport and then they usu- perity for the hinterland tourism and hos- super into these places and they have to just ally come back as repeat visitors down the look to the future pitality operators, according to Hinterland sit there with not one cent coming in. track. The vast majority of couples are from Tourism president Kerry Brown. “What is so frustrating about the whole out of the area. Editor's Letter. Cameron Outridge With their industries stifed overnight, situation is that this is not their fault. “If the wedding industry sufers, everyone [email protected] businesses are treading water while bearing “People are totally fummoxed and it’s sufers. Weddings help to prop the whole the brunt of uncertainty and economic unrealistic of the government to expect place up.” SELDOM does a single issue domi- shutdown. Ms Brown said there would be a people in these positions to fll out complex Advisor to the Hinterland Tourism Wed- nate news headlines in the way that lasting, knock-on efect in the wake of the forms in the hope of maybe getting some help, ding Committee & industry icon Marlene COVID-19 has. restrictions. down the line.” Murray agreed. “People talk about the hin- From a global perspective right down “There are a lot of tourism related busi- Ms Brown said the wedding industry was terland as the golden triangle for weddings to every individual household and busi- nesses in the hinterland. And some are now an underestimated but key driver for the in Australia,” Ms Murray said. ness, it has become the point of focus at the stage that it’s unknown whether they hinterland economy. “And the pandemic literally ripped the that will endure for a long time as the will be able to pull out. These people are on “It’s the wedding industry that keeps carpet out from underneath the businesses spotlight moves from it as a predomi- the bones of their bums,” she said. the tourism economy up here moving. The here. We know this is a 50 million dollar nantly health issue, to a far broader eco- Ms Brown said many tourism operators ripple efect from wedding venues into industry and climbing because we did the nomic one. used savings and superannuation to fund accommodation, cafes and restaurants is research in making a presentation to Sun- Every day we are meeting people their ventures. enormous. Each bride can bring anywhere shine Coast Council. And we came to that from all walks of life who have been “It’s heartbreaking. People have bought from 30-100 guests to a wedding. They all fgure very conservatively because we impacted in dozens of ways by this situ- lodges and manors and B&Bs and they all have to stay here, eat here, they visit attrac- wanted to be careful.” ation. We have been struck by the resil- ience of those in business who have had to change gear overnight to keep their staf employed, their services going, and everyone concerned safe. There is Emergency no handbook for what to do but, by our estimation, they are doing a magnif- cent job fying by the seat of their pants. relief funding You will read about some of these business owners in this week’s edition as they do their best to maintain some to help Coast semblance of ‘normal’. These inter- views and photographs are what we HALF a million dollars in additional Emer- lightheartedly call “Drive-by Photo- gency Relief funding is being allocated to shoots”, and if you are a business owner the Sunshine Coast to support families suf- interested in taking part, you can con- fering economic hardship as the Corona- tact Tanya on tanya@sunshinevalleyga- virus crisis continues to bite. zette.com.au Local MPs Ted O’Brien and Andrew Even more impressive is the spirit Wallace welcomed the immediate funding of those who are looking to the future, injection saying it was both critical and despite the devastating lock-down. It is timely in its support of the charities and the most incredible testament to com- community organisations helping local munity, entrepreneurship and small families in crisis. town spirit. We are eager to see how Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the our community will continue to rise frst wave of additional funding – $228,100 – to the challenges ahead. We feel singu- would be delivered this fnancial year. larly blessed to be able to meet so many “There are many people in our commu- people, and tell their stories. nity doing it tough right now, which is why I am pleased the Morrison Government is delivering this much-needed funding to DETAILS support emergency cash payments, food, everyday bills, transport and school sup- Editorial plies,” Mr O’Brien said. Cameron Outridge | 0409 424 487 “Many people reaching out to these ser- [email protected] vices may have never needed this type of assistance before, so we need to make sure Advertising we have the right supports in place to help Tanya Outridge | 0400 069 711 people through this period and bounce back [email protected] stronger when it’s over.” Design “Food relief providers including Katie Buckley Honor Walters ... people can go to our website to order them, and then come and collect at [email protected] their convenience Foodbank, OzHarvest and SecondBite will all benefit” Online The Gazette is Printed Fortnightly No restrictions on tastiness Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said & Online Always. a further $268,353 had been allocated for the 2020-21 fnancial year. Advertising as bakery responds to crisis “That’s on top of the $609,000 allocated Promote your business to a local annually,” Mr Wallace said. market from $20 a fortnight: tanya@ IN response to COVID-19 restrictions the baking is a bit of a dying art, and many bak- “I encourage local organisations to work sunshinevalleygazette.com.au aptly named Sweet and Flour Bakeries in eries today don’t make their own pastry or with the Commonwealth funded providers Nambour and Mapleton ofer customers tart cases. in their area to ensure that those who need Business Features new ways to enjoy delicious baked goods. “Everything that comes out of our bakery support are able to get it, when and where Stand out from the crowd with a “We have found that people are particu- has been made by us. they need it. Food relief providers including story written and photographed by larly enjoying our take home bakery packs,” “We have a range of gluten free sweets Foodbank, OzHarvest and SecondBite will all The Gazette. Business Features are said owner, Honor Walters. too, including Brownies, banana bread, beneft from this additional funding,” he said. engaging, memorable and they make all “In the very early stages, we put together cheesecake and orange and almond cake.” Minister for Families and Social Services your other marketing perform better. a pack that included a bottle of milk, a loaf Keeping up with demand for beautiful Anne Ruston said the Government under- of fresh bread and cold pies that could be quality baked goods, Jason and Honor have stood that this was a trying time for relief Support Rates reheated,” she said. added typical, convenient comfort foods to providers facing rapidly increasing demand We’re in this together. The Sunshine “We then went on to add packs of sweet their website. while dealing with challenges in main- Valley Gazette offers support for local goodies like croissants, donuts and tarts. “We are selling our family-sized meat taining the workforce and distribution lines businesses by offering special rates for The great thing is that people can go to our pies, mushroom and goats cheese quiche, needed to operate. advertising. Contact Tanya Outridge website to order them, and then come and and quiche Lorraine,” said Honor. “They are “This funding injection will enable Sun- 0400 069 711. collect at their convenience, so there are the perfect size for a family meal.” shine Coast organisations to streamline fewer people in and around the shop.” Just in time for Mother’s Day, Sweet and supply chains, increase workforce capacity Distribution This has been extremely well received Flour will have delicious cupcakes that are and help increase local support and out- 10,000 copies are distributed to and no wonder, as Baker, Jason Walters’ spe- beautifully decorated for Mum available in reach services,” Minister Ruston said. popular pick-up points throughout the ciality is sweets. a 6 pack, for $12. A perfect little morning tea The additional funding is part of the new hinterland including at Palmwoods, “Jason has been baking for almost 30 treat for Mum. Order online or through the $200 million Community Support Package Woombye, Nambour, Chevallum, years,” Honor said. shops by Friday. to help vulnerable Australians. Eudlo, Mooloolah, Hunchy, Yandina, “He is a very old school baker. Everything Visit the website: SweetandFlour.com.au Contact details for funded providers can Maleny, Montville, Flaxton, Mapleton is made from scratch, using high quality, to place your order. Check out their page on be found on the Department of Social Ser- and Forest Glen. fresh ingredients. Facebookfacebook.com/sweetandfourbak- vices’ directory at www.serviceproviders. “There are no shortcuts at all. Traditional erycafe dss.gov.au/ SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020 NEWS 3 15 years later, Daniel’s legacy is still keeping children safe THE Daniel Morcombe Foundation celebrated its 15th Birthday yesterday. The Foundation was launched on May 5 2005, Sunshine Coast the Friday before Mother’s Day, because Denise Mor- Caloundra I Maleny I Woombye combe wanted to create a lasting legacy and memory of Daniel and also wanted to help keep other children safe. In these early days the Foundation had three main objectives: to continue the search for Daniel, to edu- cate children about their personal safety and to assist young victims of crime. “I wanted Daniel’s legacy to shine over Aus- BEFORE AFTER tralian Children in an efort to ensure all children were safe,” said Denise. Bruce and Denise made Comprehensive Denture Services it their mission to fnd their son and to help ensure a similar tragedy could not direct to the public happen to any other child or family. • Denture Repairs and Relines • Health Fund and DVA Rebates They were relentless in their search for Daniel. But • Full and Partial Dentures • 10% Senior Discounts as time went by, they turned Bruce and Denise Morcombe: “There’s no stopping what the this drive and motivation Daniel Morcombe Foundation will achieve next”. • Comfortable Flexible Dentures • Mouthguards and more into keeping all kids safe by producing and distributing numerous child tions and a go-to authority for media com- • Free Consultations • No Referral Necessary safety educational resources. They also con- ment and social media infuence tinued their pledge to assist young victims In 2020 Daniel House has a team of of crime and families of missing persons. 10 dedicated and talented employees, a Denise said “Our commitment was and counselling service and a victims of crime still is that every educational resource we funding program. P 07 5442 1721 produce will be available FREE of charge Bruce said “Now equipped with our own and made accessible to every Australian.” head ofce and employing key specialists HINTERLAND VIEW DENTAL 6 Hill Street, Woombye Now, after 15 years the Daniel Morcombe with national reputations, there’s no stop- [email protected] Foundation is a nationally recognised as one ping what the Daniel Morcombe Foundation of Australia’s largest child safety organisa- will achieve next”. Aaron Pryor

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Palmwoods Hotel Bistro ‘We must stand up for Manager Brooke Freeman tempting Mum’s with a our small businesses’ beautiful pizza.

LNP Member for Glass House, Andrew nesses going under because they can’t aford Powell, is calling on local residents to stand to pay their staf or bills. up for small businesses that have been “Labor is ignoring these businesses, but ignored by the Palaszczuk Labor Govern- the LNP isn’t. ment in the covid-19 crisis. “We’ve started a petition to put pressure Mr Powell said Queensland was the only on Labor to increase the support they are state where small businesses were not being giving small businesses. given emergency assistance grants by their “I’m asking people who value our small State Government. businesses to sign our petition and send He also said small businesses were the a message to Annastacia Palaszczuk and backbone of the Glass House economy and Jackie Trad that they must act now. urged residents to sign a petition demanding “Businesses are on the brink and jobs are the Palaszczuk Labor Government reverse on the line. its decision. “It’s time to give our small businesses in “This refusal to provide emergency Glass House the same support that small assistance grants shows that Annastacia businesses get in every other state.” Palaszczuk and Jackie Trad don’t value our Around 97% of Queensland’s small busi- small businesses,” Mr Powell said. nesses have not received a dollar of corona- “It’s further proof that the Palaszczuk virus payroll tax relief from the Palaszczuk Labor Government has no budget and no Labor Government as their annual wage bills plan to support Queensland’s small busi- do not meet the $1.3m payroll tax threshold. nesses. Meanwhile, New South Wales, Victoria, “There are more than 438,000 small busi- South Australia and Western Australia have nesses in Queensland, including hundreds all introduced direct grants of between right here in Glass House, and they are $10,000 - $17,500 for small businesses. doing it tough right now. Andrew Powell is urging locals to sign From pizzas to platters: Hotel “Many of these have contacted my ofce the petition at queensland.typeform.com/ distraught at the prospect of their busi- to/dX92Rp has it all, to make Mum’s Day Wobblers give Woolies, Coles the willies EVERY year on Mother’s Day, Palmwoods “There is something yummy there for Hotel normally hosts hundreds of people everyone,” Cassie said. “The platter is $60 MALENY IGA has made national headlines “New shelf wobblers to make it easier to who bring their mums in to celebrate with and is presented in a sturdy tray that is per- for a recently-introduced Buy Australian spot our Australian owned suppliers,” the a family meal. fect to take to your favourite picnic spot. For initiative. Yahoo News reported last week post read. While that’s impossible this year, Palm- an extra $15 we will add a bottle of Brown that Maleny IGA’s new “Australian owned” “Hundreds of customers expressed their woods Hotel have rallied in true country Brothers wine. I’m sure there are plenty of shelf labels had sparked people online to support for the move, with some taking to style, to ofer a delicious alternative to treat mums feeling sad that there won’t be any call on other major retailers to follow suit. the social media pages of Coles and Wool- mums. handmade gifts from school this year, but Shoppers were pleading with Woolworths worths to suggest they too adopt the move,” “We put our heads together to think about we feel certain that this might go some way and Coles to embrace the small town store’s wrote Yahoo. ways we could still create beautiful, restau- to make up for that!” initiative and make it easier for them to iden- “IGA are doing this. Can Woolworths do rant quality meals for families, especially as There is also a lush antipasto platter for tify Australian products when shopping. the same?” a person wrote on Woolies’ Face- we have been housebound during lockdown two, for $20. Add two piccolos for $30. IGA shared photos of the labels, also book page. Another said they would “like over the past month,” said spokeswoman, These platters are available by pre-order known as wobblers, to Facebook. to see this in my local Woolworths store”. Cassie Orreal. only. All orders must be placed by midday, “And as the weather is just so beautiful Thursday May 7. Call 5445 9003 to order. at this time of year, a picnic platter seemed As a bonus, any Mother’s Day meal pur- like a ftting choice. We are especially proud chase puts you in the draw to win a Brown of our family platter. It can very easily feed Brothers wine pack valued at $120. YOUR COMFORT & SECURITY a hungry family of four.” Plus the bottleshop has heaps of gift The family platter is loaded with sand- options for Mum for Mother’s Day. wiches, crackers, cheese, kabana, pastrami, “We have also changed gear to put AT HOME HAS NEVER BEEN olives, mixed fruits, dip, chocolate brownies, together a tasty takeaway menu,” Cassie chocolate mousse tarts and strawberries said. “The next new menu will be available dipped in chocolate. from Friday and we will promote it on our website and Facebook. The new takeaway MORE IMPORTANT! menu will also be available on Mother’s Day.” Our experienced consultant Tuesday nights were always a favourite with locals, as they were Parmi Night. “I can come to you and help guess one upside of this situation is that you fnd the solution you are every night is Parmi Night now,” said Cassie. looking for. “They are such a hit that we have decided to make them available to takeaway every day.” There is a choice of Carnivore, Hawaiian, Pesto & 3 Cheese, Breakfast and Traditional From advice and measuring toppers, and they are served with chips. and quoting to installation, You can check out the website for the latest menus and specials at www.palm- we can assist with the perfect A family platter will easily feed a family of woodshotel.com.au/ or their Facebook page curtains, blinds, awnings, four this Mother’s Day. www.facebook.com/pg/palmwoodshotel security and shutters for your specifc needs. Community needs prioritised Our quality products are made to last. during pandemic: Mayor Call for an obligation free, in-home KEEPING the Sunshine Coast community The $8 million included over $2 mil- measure and quote safe, informed and supporting local busi- lion in direct fnancial support, $353,000 in When I started to work from home, I had nesses to help keep our residents employed waived community and commercial leases, to set up a full home ofce in our spare has been the focus to date of council’s $371,000 in reimbursement/waiver of fees room. There were many challenges with 5494 6898 response to the novel coronavirus pandemic and charges and up to $450,000 in refund this, the biggest one being the heat and Turner Park Shopping Centre and associated national public health direc- of waste collection from commercial busi- “the glare that came directly onto my 5/21 Peachester Road, Beerwah tions. nesses. computer screens. I enlisted the help of The fnancial implications for council This support has benefted over 3,000 Jim and Julie and a blind was installed www.customcurtains.com.au from its community safety and local busi- business and community groups directly on the outside of the window. This blind ness support measures is approximately $8 and more than 10,000 indirectly via busi- million through to June 30, 2020. ness advice, support, assistance and refer- has been the best addition to our house, Sunshine Coast Mayor and Local Disaster rals. it has cut the temperature in my ofce Management Chair Mark Jamieson said “In a very short space of time, council by about 5 degrees, and has eliminated council’s response to the COVID-19 crisis staf and the local disaster management

Personalised service and advice the glare totally. Deb Wieland had necessarily focussed on two key prior- group acted quickly and decisively to ities — community safety and supporting manage our region’s response to what is the local businesses which help to keep local most signifcant public health challenge in Blinds • Awnings • Curtains • Shutters • Security • Umbrellas residents employed. more than a century,” Mayor Jamieson said. SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020 NEWS 5 SPAR team works overtime to Dogs serve community during crisis in Business WITH a background in farming, banking, aged care and supermarkets, Woombye SPAR Manager, Sammy Boxell has a skill set that has prepared her well for the chal- lenges of working with COVID-19 restric- tions. “Right from the start our main priority was to ensure that our shelves were well stocked, because what we saw all around the country was panic buying in super- markets and the resulting pressure on the supply chain,” Sammy said. “Since the frst wave of COVID-19 restrictions we have worked overtime to make sure that everyone can still get their favourite products in the Woombye and Pal- mwoods stores. “Our next priority was to ramp up our home deliveries and ofer a ‘click and col- lect’ service. “This is so reassuring to many of our Greg Wright with best mate and ‘Workshop customers, particularly those who are Foreman’ Spanner. elderly and just have to take extra care at the moment. “We can basically ofer a zero contact Meet Spanner (and service, but at the same time we know how important the personal interaction is. Greg) from GR Fleet

AT The Gazette, we’ve visited dozens of “I know there are many businesses over the past month or so and people in our community noticed something unusually wonderful. Working Dogs. right now who are Many family operations have dogs that accompany their owners to work each day. feeling isolated and Pictured above is Spanner with owner afraid” Greg Wright. Spanner is a cattle dog-cross who “works” at GR Fleet Services Diesel “I have explained to our team that per- Repairs in Palmwoods. Spanner proudly sonalised service, and taking an active and wears the title “Workshop Foreman”. genuine interest in our customers right now Funnily enough though, at photo time is perhaps the most important thing we can he was asleep under a tree. What a job! No be doing. wonder he’s such a happy, smiley boy. We’ll “The major supermarkets are right on feature more Dogs in Business in coming our doorstep and they are also ofering issues. home deliveries and zero contact shopping. So we have to not just serve the customers who are the lifeblood of our business, but be interested in how they are doing during lockdown as well. We have to keep them Hinterland and our staf safe. “I am incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful team to work with. They are Accounting local people who share the values of tight community and the genuine sense of coop- eration and teamwork that comes with rural living. Services “We have had to adapt so quickly to a completely new way of working. They have been asked to work longer hours, and to be 1/13 TURNER ST, patient and compassionate when customers BEERWAH QLD are feeling stressed or overwhelmed about social distancing in the store. And they do it all without a complaint, and with smiling SPAR Woombye Manager Sammy Boxell ... “I am incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful f faces. team to work with.” “My staf tell me I am like a mother hen, because I want them to text me when they your surroundings, and the business com- so patient and wonderful. They can see have fnished their shifts and are safely out munity here is exceptional. We all know how hard the team are working to serve P 5439 0188 of the shop if they have worked later. But it each other, support each other and have them and they are overall, very kind. is important to me that they are taken care each other’s back. We really are lucky in “It really is true that we are all in it hintertax.com.au of. that respect. together, and I think that spirit is alive and [email protected] “Plus, you are really only as good as “For their part, our customers have been well, here in Woombye.”

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THE evenings are getting cooler and we are all REAL ESTATE: City Slickers are grow just like the vegies. having to adjust to life in isolation. ofering to trade trendy inner “They were saying the But every cloud has a silver lining and the good city homes for an escape to the kids don’t have a backyard news is Paul Dolan of Grounded@Woombye is country. They are using down where they are. One family ofering home-made style meals for take away and time while social-distancing had four kids in a tiny little home delivery. to look for more “isolated” house so they want to get into “As the situation with lockdown intensifed, we homes in highly sought after a diferent environment and be noticed that people still wanted to buy our meals tree change areas like the Sun- able to run with a stick, rather to take home and enjoy,” said Paul. shine Coast hinterland. than spending all day on Xbox. “Often they would tell us it was because they John McGrath of McGrath They want their kids to be able didn’t really cook for themselves!” Estate Agents recently pre- to do the things we used to do. In collaboration with his chef Sam Leishman, dicted a surge in demand for Have a raft, swim in a dam and they have pulled together a menu of tasty oferings homes away from the bus- do all that stuf.” that are the ultimate in healthy, nourishing comfort tling, high density suburbs of Brent Dickson, McGrath foods. “I was actually racking my brains remem- the major capital when the Estate Agents, predicted a bering the types of meals my grandmother used to country bounces back from wave of buyers post COVID 19. make, because they were so good,” said Sam. the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our strong feeling is that “We decided that we were probably on a winner Local Real Estate agents, as the Sunshine Coast and with simple, favour packed dishes like hearty beef including Mike Burns of Burns Hinterland will experience stew, chicken noodle soup, apricot chicken and Property Palmwoods agrees: a wave of buyers from the curries.” “We’ve had a number of southern markets looking to And their loyal, regular customers agree. buyers from Sydney and Bris- distance themselves from the “We feel so happy and grateful that people bane looking for just that type capital cities to a more spa- have shown us such support, and are enjoying our of property. They’re looking cious, afordable and relaxed food,” Paul said. for a ‘food forest’. They want lifestyle,” Mr Dickson said. “So much so, that after lock down is over, we to escape the city and grow “Enquires have already will continue to ofer this service.” food for the family. I have had increased as buyers use their You can fnd Grounded’s menu on their website buyers from the heart of the isolation time to do their woombye.net, or by checking their Facebook page, city recently communicating homework and re-evaluate Instagram, or going old school, and calling them on this subject from Brisbane their lifestyle choices.” on 0427 442 324. and Sydney. For the price of Mr Dickson said a record an average home in the metro 10.7 million Australians RIGHT: Paul Dolan ... “We feel so happy and grateful you can get some great land, viewed ads on realestate.com. that people have shown us such support, and are water, soil etcetera and have a au during March. “It’s clear enjoying our food.” food forest. And literally live that interest in property hasn’t of your land. The kids will waned.”

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AN emotionally-drained population, mired in uncertainty, needed a clear path out of COVID-19 restrictions, according to Nicklin MP Marty Hunt, pictured. While praising Australia’s response to the pandemic Mr Hunt said people were understandably eager to get back to school and work safely. “People need a plan,” he said. “So there appears to be some sort of light at the end of the tunnel. “Everyone is doing really well in main- taining these restrictions. The infection rate across Australia is right down because everyone is doing so well in following the rules in general. “That's been the difcult part of my job “But people now really needed a clear — people seeking certainty and me not plan out of the uncertainty. They need to being able to give it to them because of the know what the triggers are to reach a relax- slow release of regulation. ation of restrictions.” “A lot of that's been really slow. We can give Mr Hunt hoped this Friday’s National advice about what's been announced, but until Cabinet meeting would provide more cer- it's the law and until there's a process set up tainty. “People are in fnancial stress or it's been very difcult to tell people, with cer- anxious about their health, or anxious about tainty, what they can and can't do. their children’s futures.” Mr Hunt said cooperation between all levels of government on the Sunshine Coast Giving goes viral: RangeCare Kitchen Coordinator Janette Gilbert ladles chicken curry onto “People need to know was encouraging. “The Mayor, the federal an array of meals ready to be frozen and delivered. guys and the state members are all meeting what the triggers are via phone hook-up weekly to discuss the to reach a relaxation of issues,” he said. Generous helpings ... 700 He outlined schools and small business restrictions.” as other areas of concern. “Small businesses are hurting, obviously. On individual issues, the newly appointed The cafes, the restaurants, the gyms ... some meals to go to locals in need Shadow Assistant Minister for Treasury of those that have had to close down com- said a legislative void in Queensland was pletely. People are really hurting out there.” RANGECARE and Nambour & District “This is thanks to ongoing local busi- creating tension and uncertainty, particu- Mr Hunt said parents have been confused Care are giving away over 700 free meals to ness partnerships with Le Relais Bressan, larly between tenants and landlords. as to why their children were allowed to go the community. The Barn on Flaxton and Café Mapleton. Parliament had only met twice since to school when the infection rate was a lot “For a limited time, if a customer pur- It means we are able to ofer our restau- the pandemic was declared, which was not higher than it is now. chases three meals from our new frozen rant-quality bulk frozen meals delivery ser- enough time to clarify pressing legislation. “Now the infection rate is very low and meals range they will receive one meal free,” vice and support isolated community mem- “Our ofce has had a lot of contact from schools are only just starting to open for cer- said RangeCare Marketing Ofcer Jess Garey. bers in need.” landlords and tenants, particularly in the tain grades. The Teachers Union is rightly “Plus we will also donate one meal to a For more information see advertisement, commercial space. concerned about the health of teachers. But community member in need. below. “They haven’t been able to come to if they don’t want to open schools to all agreement on rents. What do they do now? grades now when the infection rate is quite “None of the regulations have been put low, when will they be happy to open for all in black and white. So we’re trying to guide grades? And if we’re all waiting for a vac- We’re giving away people through it and encourage them to try cine before fully opening schools - then you to come to an agreement. But there's obvi- could be waiting forever because there’s no ously going to be people that can’t agree. guarantee that we will get a vaccine.” COVID-19 continues to impace us all. Our local business 700 Meals … “There needs to be a clear process for “The wheels (of government) are turning community is continuing to struggle and some a hotline or a mediator. But none of that's very slowly. And it’s not something you can disadvantaged community members are being forgotten. Buy 3 meals from our new frozen meals range and receive 1 meal free! been outlined yet and it's been very frus- take slowly because people are hurting and o address this RangeCare has decided to oer something trating for us. stressed everyday.” that helps our local businesses as well as those in need. PLUS we will also donate 1 meal to a community member in need. MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE through RangeCare SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS AND ORDER TODAY! $100 give-away supports THE BARN LE RELAIS BRESSAN CAFÉ MAPLETON $10 MENU $25 MENU $12 MENU Maleny’s restaurants & cafes All purchased meals are prepared and delivered All purchased meals are prepared and delivered Wednesday All purchased meals are prepared and delivered MALENY Commerce is Monday - Friday. All orders for The Barn must to - Friday. Each meal contains a portion size for two meals. Monday-Friday. All orders for Café Mapleton be placed by 2pm to ensure next day delivery. All orders for Le Relais Bressan (formally known as Le Coq must be placed by 10am the day prior to delivery. backing the hard hit hinter- The Barn orders will be delivered between 3pm Bressan) must be placed by 11am the day prior to delivery. Café Mapleton orders will be delivered between land hospitality sector with and 5pm the next working day. Delivery days are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 3pm and 5pm the next working day. (business operating days). a competition sure to raise • CHUNKY CHICKEN, BACON • VEGETARIAN FRIED RICE (WITH EGG) spirits. AND MUSHROOM SOUP • COQ AU VIN • CONFIT DUCK WITH • VEGETARIAN FRIED NOODLES (WITH EGG) • CREAMY POTATO & LEEK SOUP (Chicken in red wine) ORANGE SAUCE • BACON FRIED RICE – GLUTEN FREE President Nicole Hilton • BEEF LASAGNE & SALAD • BEEF BURGANDY • FISH ROULADE WITH • MINCED CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE said one lucky winner will WITH RICE NOODLES – GLUTEN FREE • VEGETABLE QUICHE & SALAD (Beef in red wine) LEMON RESULING • VEGETABLE OMELETTE – EGGS, CARROTS, receive $100 credit at a café • LAMB AND BEEF RISSOLE • CHICKEN IN CREAM SAUCE AND RICE ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES, ONIONS AND or restaurant of their choice. • GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SAUCE • CREAM OF SWEET MUSHROOM (SERVED WITH RICE) • CURRIED SAUSAGES AND RICE • BEEF TOURTE WITH POTATO SOUP • STIR FRY MIXED VEGETABLES IN SOY SAUCE “All you have to do is pick • VEGETABLE COCONUT CURRY TOMATO & CREAM also available to purchase (SERVED WITH RICE) from the list of 20 mouthwa- for $8.00 • STIR FRY CHICKEN AND MIXED VEGETABLES • BRAISED BEEF AND ONION STEW (SERVED WITH RICE) tering options on our site, • PENNE BOLOGNESE All meals include a side of baed potatoes except for the sh • STIR FRY CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND malenycommerce.org.au.” • PENNE CHICKEN CARBONARA All meals except the sh option can be froen MUSHROOM (SERVED WITH RICE) Ms Hilton said there had been an incredible response FROZEN COTTAGE MEALS DELIVERED to the contest. “In 24 hours The RangeCare Cottage frozen meals are prepared fresh and immediately frozen by our onsite kitchen coordinator. we had over 100 votes $10 MENU All meals are available to purchase for $10 each. already. What we did not • CHICKEN CURRY AND RICE (GF) • PORK POT ROAST WITH APPLE VEGETARIAN OPTIONS SOUPS expect is all the beautiful • CURRY SAUSAGES AND RICE (GF) AND VEGETABLES (GF) • THAI VEGETABLE CURRY • CREAMY PUMPKIN feedback we are receiving • HONEY CHICKEN AND RICE (GF) • LASAGNE AND RICE (GF, VEGETARIAN) • CAULIFLOWER AND CHEESE for the businesses. I created a • SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN • SHEPHERD’S PIE AND • VEGETABLE LASAGNE • CREAMY TOMATO AND RICE (GF) VEGETABLES (GF) (VEGETARIAN) • PEA AND HAM post with some of the lovely • RISSOLES AND VEGETABLES (GF) • SAUSAGES WITH TOMATO/ONION • SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES • VEGETABLES words and shared it as well. • BUTTER CHICKEN AND RICE GRAVY AND VEGETABLES (GF) AND RICE (GF, VEGETARIAN) • POTATO BACON AND LEEK All these are on our Maleny • ROAST BEEF AND • MOROCCAN BEEF, RICE AND • MIXED BEAN CURRY AND RICE • CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE VEGETABLES (GF) VEGETABLES (GF) (GF, VEGETARIAN) Commerce Facebook page.” • ROAST CHICKEN AND • CORN BEEF, WHITE SAUCE AND • MOUSSAKA (VEGETARIAN) Jennepher Bucher of VEGETABLES (GF) VEGETABLES (GF) Maleny Cheese said the con- 1. Call RangeCare on 07 5445 7044 OR test was a welcome morale- booster after a tough period. HOW TO ORDER? 2. Email Shae at: [email protected] OR A Minimum of $50 per delivery “We had just recovered from 3. Place an online order: www.rangecare.com.au/frozen-meals a fre in September 2018,” Free delivery is available to the following suburbs: Maleny, North Maleny, Reesville, Witta, Curramore, Elaman Creek, Conondale, Balmoral Ridge, she said. “We put staf back Montville, Flaxton, Mapleton, Kureelpa, Dulong, Highworth, Image Flat, Parklands, Perwillowen, Coes Creek, Towen Mountain, West Woombye, Woombye, Hunchy, Palmwoods, Nambour and Burnside. **Delivery to any other suburb will incur a delivery fee of $10** on, and then nine months later this happens and we Jennepher Bucher, with a selection of dairy goodness on Call 07 5445 7044 or visit www.rangecare.com.au/frozen-meals had to let them go again.” offer from Maleny Cheese. SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020 NEWS 9 Master stroke for Maleny Golf Club Council By Richard Owen allocates The passion of the ADAM Scott, the world’s number 6-ranked membership has golfer, launched Maleny’s golf course onto a portfolios global stage last Friday. given a real heartbeat Scott used his Instagram profle to live to this club NEW portfolios were allocated to all coun- broadcast a 9-hole match-play round with cillors at Sunshine Coast Council’s lives- good friend and club pro-manager Wayne treamed Ordinary Meeting on April 30. Perske. Billed as “Nine Holes with a Mate” Councillor portfolios, part of council’s Adam, 39, joked, chatted about strategy and governance arrangements, provide council- answered questions posted on-line while lors with specifc responsibilities in addi- riding solo in a cart during the 80-minute tion to their responsibilities under the Local social media event viewed by thousands of Government Act 2009. fans around the world. The portfolio system provides coun- The 2013 Masters’ champ has been at home cillors with an opportunity to develop a on the Sunshine Coast with his family during heightened level of knowledge, leadership the pandemic lockdown away from tourna- and representation across the region in a ment golf. He welcomed Wayne’s recent invi- specifed area of responsibility. tation to play at Maleny’s 18-hole course. Mayor Mark Jamieson said the new Adam, who played the course beforehand Councillor Portfolio System had a strong with Wayne and son Billy, some other lucky Above: Adam Scott Tees off on the alignment with the strategic priorities of juniors and his father Phil, said the charm 10th at the start of a 9-Hole “Maleny council as outlined in its Corporate Plan and and appeal of Maleny’s Par 68 golf course Masters Matchplay” with club manager the organisation’s core responsibilities. was that it was created and maintained by and Pro Wayne Perske. “Portfolio councillors will play a key role an army of volunteers. in providing input and advice to council Left: Adam Scott inspects a newly ofcers on portfolio relevant matters,” “The passion of the constructed 2nd hole tee with Mayor Mark Jamieson said. volunteers, from left, Alan Stevens, The meeting was livestreamed due to membership has given a Mo Lawrence, Jon Fairman, Steve social distancing requirements as a result of Lawrence and Vice President Max the pandemic. real heartbeat to this club” Whitten. View a video recording of the meeting on “Maleny is a really fun story that I stum- council’s website at www.sunshinecoast.qld. bled across through Wayne. The passion of times when everyone’s doing it a bit tough be motivated to add Maleny Golf Club’s gov.au/Council/Council-Meetings. the membership has given a real heartbeat with social distancing in place,” Wayne said course to their playing bucket list as a result to this club,” Adam said. “They deserve a lot after the match which the “Maleny Masters” of this unexpected but very welcome media PORTFOLIOS of credit and I just want people to come and duo squared. exposure Adam has provided.” Mayor Mark Jamieson: Region Shaping Projects, experience it with a game.” “Australia’s doing a fantastic job because To ensure Covid-19 social distancing pro- Regional Advocacy and Intergovernmental Relations The broadcast was Scott’s frst attempt one thing we can all still do (almost every- tocols were observed the club urged mem- Cr Rick Baberowski & Cr David Law: Community at livestreaming using Instagram and he has where) is get out and play some golf.” bers to watch the match at home online and Cr Peter Cox & Cr Maria Suarez: Environment promised to use the platform to show of Club President Jef Kruse said the com- asked Maleny police to be present while and Liveability more “hidden gems” like Maleny on the Sun- mittee and membership had been over- Adam was on the course. The assignment Cr Terry Landsberg & Cr Jason O’Pray: Economy shine Coast where he grew up playing golf. whelmed by Adam’s Scott’s generosity as a proved to be an enjoyable and trouble-free Cr Christian Dickson and Cr Winston Johnston: Wayne said Adam’s generosity and result of his friendship with Wayne Perske. country outing for the ofcers on duty. Service Excellence patronage had given Maleny Golf Club a “Adam is a true ambassador for the sport The course ofers two Par 5s, ten Par 4s Cr Ted Hungerford & Cr Joe Natoli: Outstanding “massive credibility boost” which had put and a great Queenslander, and we can’t and six Par 3s. It features unique revetted Organisation. the course on the international golfng map. thank him enough for the boost he has greenside bunkering, Tifdwarf Bermuda Cr Hungerford and Cr Natoli were also approved “It was a fantastic experience, not only provided during these difcult economic Grass greens and Kikuyu fairways within a as members of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council for me, but for our golf club during these times,” he said. “So many golf fans will now peaceful, scenic setting. Audit Committee.

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Heritage Bank Limited. ABN 32 087 652 024. AFSL 240984. Australian Credit Licence 240984. 10 NEWS SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020. USC ponders the obvious question: why toilet paper? USC psychology lecturers are looking in to vidual diferences and demographic factors, the behaviours that led people to panic buy as well as psychological factors are associ- during the COVID-19 pandemic. ated with people stocking up on household Dr Jacob Keech and Dr Karina Rune will products since the pandemic began.” conduct The study that is focused on under- The researchers will collect data through standing the complex behavioural triggers an anonymous survey that is now open for that have prompted people to buy certain anyone in Australia over the age of 18 who products in preparation for life in lockdown. regularly purchases food or other house- “We’ve heard all sorts of diferent rea- hold items from a supermarket. sons why people have engaged in buying “The information will help to form rec- bulk toilet paper or more pasta than they ommendations around the messages that really need,” Dr Jacob Keech said. should be directed at diferent groups of “Early on in the pandemic, the Prime people in times where panic buying is occur- Minister was even criticising people for that ring, whether that’s during the ongoing pan- behaviour. While the message was perhaps demic situation or during future disasters.” warranted, it is unlikely to be a helpful way to The link to the study on why people bought get people to change their behaviour,” he said. certain products during the pandemic can be “Our study will seek to examine how indi- accessed here: psychologyhealthresearch.com

Ted O’Brien joined Yoga instructor Breena Furbell in leading a Yoga class with online participants. ‘My 1968 HK Kingswood Grant helps centre stay used more oil flexible to changes than petrol’

NAMBOUR Community Centre has “Doing a little bit of yoga with mums and received $161,000 to extend initiatives and bubs this morning was a humbling activity ensure continuity of a raft of services. for someone who doesn’t usually do yoga,” Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the he said. “But to see all these mums with Centre’s Thriving Families and Family Sup- these beautiful children hanging out and port initiatives were vital for the families exercising together was a wonderful thing. they supported. “It’s amazing how it reminds us that no “The way staf have adapted their pro- matter how hard the times might be, and grams to ensure families stay connected these are difcult times, we all still want to and supported while people are social dis- be together. That’s who we are as human tancing and staying at home is great, and it beings. There’s a role for the tax payer in really shows how valuable these services this to make sure that organisations like the are,” Mr O’Brien said. Nambour Community Centre can continue Mr O’Brien participated in one of the to do the wonderful work that they do.” Paul Lowik online classes the Centre had embraced to Thriving Families Coordinator Angela THANKS to Paul Lowik, Principal of keep services running. Rondo said the centre recognised the impor- Woombye State School for being our frst tance of remaining adapt- guinea pig for our Quick Questions section ... Quick Questions able in changing times. “We can engage with Birth date and/or star sign: 26th working with a wonderful staf, terrifc up to 300 people per week November, thus I’m a Sagittarius students and an amazing community. The though our various pro- Favourite local hinterland food and sense of community in my job is fantastic. grams,” she said. why: The fresh cakes and ‘Bee Stings’ from What’s the most important thing you “Now we’ve been able to Woombye Bakery and Cofee. Great service ever learned: “You can have everything translate our programs into as well from Danielle and her team. in life you want, if you will just help other the online and social realms Where did you grow up: My backyard people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar to provide support to in Ipswich Your favourite saying: “Build a bridge, people in the local area who Last book read: “Fire and Fury, Inside the get over it!!” are experiencing all sorts of Trump Whitehouse” by Michael Wolf. Happiest moment in life that wasn’t difculties and challenges Nickname as a kid: ‘Bandicoot’ Given related to family matters: Buying my frst around parenting, fnances, to me by my neighbours when they tried to car, a 1968 HK Kingswood that used more accommodation health, catch me during games of tag or brandy, I oil than petrol on trips. It was $100 well mental health, and families would run and dart around the yard like a invested and lasted me 2 years. who just want to connect bandicoot on the fy. What were you doing 10 years ago: and be a part of a thriving First job & what was it like: Collecting Apart from my current job, raising four community.” Supermarket trolleys from around the car- daughters. More than $7 million park at Woolworths/Big W at Booval in What do you hope to be doing in 10 in funding support was Ipswich. Enjoyed chatting to the shoppers years: Relaxing with a new career path that extended to eight organ- but also enjoyed the competition of who supports my retirement lifestyle. isations providing family would collect the most trolleys in a morning. What did you want to be as a kid? services on the Coast, Why do you like most about your A grown-up so that I could do whatever I Thriving Families Coordinator Angela Rondo said the centre including the Community current job: The great joy associated with wanted to. needed to remain adaptable in changing times. Centre. Brady’s Fruit Need Probate? FRUIT & VEGETABLE SPECIALIST Get a free initial Col & Sandy Pearce consultation & quote from a Ph/Fax 07 5445 9260 Park at your leisure where local solicitor shopping is a pleasure David Wise Solicitor 0412 254 080 [email protected] PO Box 120 Woombye QLD 4559 SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020 NEWS 11 Belgian Beer & Wine Garden draws regulars from Noosa to Caloundra

IN our area, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to enjoying beautiful, fresh, locally made food. Henry Derclaye of Bar Deco Belgian Beer & Wine Garden in Yandina has a passion for the cuisine of his heritage and although the COVID-19 restrictions have prevented him from opening the doors to his fabulous eatery, he has quickly pivoted and can now ofer his sumptuous food as takeaway and home delivered meals. “We initially started out ofering Belgian cuisine, but as Belgium has been so closely intertwined with other European countries for centuries, we thought it made sense to include those favours and cuisines in our Palmwoods Village Shopping Centre, proposed on land in the heart of town. menu,” Henry said. “So now our menu can include any European culinary culture. “... the menu we have put Shopping centre plans together is the comfort food of our culture” lodged for Palmwoods “Stocks, sauces, pasta and all doughs. Nothing is made out of a packet, and we have many gluten free options. People who A SHOPPING centre has been proposed and character that is consistent with and love good food appreciate the quality, fresh- for a central Palmwoods block opposite the enhances the pre-eminent built-form char- ness and attention to detail we ofer.” Hotel and SPAR supermarket. acter of the Palmwoods township. The Henry said favour was what impressed The new proposal is a scaled down ver- building design has incorporated key ele- diners and kept them returning. “We have sion of a previously approved application, ments of the existing townscape character found that people are really enjoying com- Bar Deco’s new takeaway meals: “we have minus the residential aspect. through the retention and reuse of existing fort style meals, and I guess you could say struck the right note with the selection of The new application was lodged by Bur- character elements currently on site (i.e. that the menu we have put together is the dishes we offer”. nett Street Nominees Pty Ltd last week for existing bluestone walls, Station Masters comfort food of our culture.” an integrated shopping centre covering House and Night Ofcers Quarters).” In fact, our customers come from as far can be reheated as required. Our customers land in Church Street, Main Street and Hill as Noosa, Maleny, Caloundra ... for our food, are paying an average of $12 per meal when Street, Palmwoods. DETAILS so we feel that we have struck the right note they buy them in the packages for home The application states the proposed Site Area: 7,356m2 with the selection of dishes we ofer. delivery. development “responds appropriately to the Supermarket Floor Area: 1,000m2 In response to the COVID-19 situation, We have added a delivery service to our site’s Local Centre zoning designations and Other Retail Floor Area: 1500m2 we have developed a reduced version of ofering and can deliver from Maroochydore is considered an appropriate outcome for Gross Leasable Floor Area: 2402m2 our restaurant menu available for takeaway, to Noosa. Obviously, we also have very nice the subject land and Palmwoods township”. Building Height: 2 storeys and 12m above and every Friday/Saturday we put together imported beer as well and it compliments It says a shopping centre would provide ground level fronting Main Street and 2 sto- a new home delivery menu. People can buy our food perfectly. “convenience retail facilities for the local reys and 8.5m elsewhere. packages of meals that are all made within You can get all the details and place community that are not currently available. Car Parking: 100 car spaces, 5 motorcycle 24 hours of delivery. The meals that are not your orders on Bar Deco’s Facebook page “The proposed development is of a form 2 van, 2 SRV, 1 HRV, 50 bicycle. eaten on the frst day will last for 3 days and www.facebook.com/bardecoyandina

Lone horseman pays his respects Made with love, on Anzac Day ... as does Murray for charity Lest We Forget. Rusty, from Ninderry, wanted to pay his respects on Anzac Day. Rusty, left, rode into Yandina & stopped in the Memorial Park where the Cenotaph stands across the road from the pub to honour the fallen. Meanwhile in Maleny, Murray, pictured above, is a Smartpup for local girl, Ella Johnson. This is Murray at the Anzac Dawn Service, remembering those who have No, it’s not a stick-up. They may look like bush rangers but their masks are for COVID-19 protected us all. What is it about animals concerns. Woombye Rural Supplies owner Narelle Kither’s mum Pam Dunstan has been that makes you feel so sentimental? sewing masks for people concerned about COVID-19. They are available at Woombye Rural Supplies for $5 each. All proceeds go to The Shack Community Centre, Nambour. Business as usual at MCU You may be seeing many messages about shopping local but banking local is also important. Some of the key points are: • Strengthens the local economy • Keeps local people employed • Banking with people that know our community • Every loan drawn benefts a local not for proft organisaton At MCU we give customised service to each and every customer. Our friendly qualified staff really want what is best for you. MCU has a dedicated staff member that works in the community supporting local groups and events, another unique MCU initiative.

Call us on 5499 8988 or email us at [email protected] 2019 Open 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday Maleny Credit Union (MCU Ltd Trading as) ABN 52 087 650 995 AFSL & Australian credit licence 246921 | BSB 704-606 Phone: 07 5499 8988 | Website: www.mcu.com.au | Bunya House, 28 Maple St, Maleny Q 4552 | Mail: PO Box 1099, Maleny Q 4552 Glass House 12 BUSINESS FEATURE SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020. Your one-stop diesel mechanic shop FTER 22 years of working we can access parts fast. for companies like CASE “Secondly, we have the proper and Clark, Greg Wright of computerised diagnostic equip- AGR Fleet Services in Palm- ment to enable us to get to the woods saw the need to become source of the problem correctly both a specialist, and a ‘Jack of all and quickly. trades’ as a diesel mechanic. “Finally, we have the dealership Today, GR Fleet Services is a training to ensure that every job is one-stop shop for specialist diesel completed in accordance with the vehicles, machinery and equip- safety parameters that have been ment repairs, parts and servicing, outlined by the manufacturer.” with customers coming from as On that note, Rachel said every far as Cooroy and Bribie Island to machine serviced at the workshop have their equipment serviced. left with a Site Compliance Ser- “Our business seems to have vice Log, which is a requirement heaps of moving parts, but ulti- for job sites and covers WHS and mately they are all related,” said insurance obligations. Greg’s wife and business partner, They also handle the repair of Rachel Wright. “And it has evolved hydraulic rams and hoses. this way in response to the most Being a one-stop shop helped common needs and frustrations of their customers save time. our customers,” she said. “What we are fnding now, is that our customers can have a “Safety and down time piece of machinery repaired or are the two biggest serviced at the same time as they are having their truck serviced,” concerns of our Rachel said. customers” “They can book everything for the same day and at the same GR Fleet Services deal with location. Before, they had to heavy vehicles and machinery spend hours, spread out over days, used in transport, agriculture and driving from one workshop to construction. Therefore, it is crit- another to have their machinery ical to ensure everything is prop- looked after. erly and expertly serviced so that “We have done what we can down time is minimised. to make ours the most complete “For some of our customers, for service for customers, and our every hour that they cannot work The GR Fleet Services team includes Greg & Rachel Wright, Dominique Masiorski, Makinnley Cuthel, Seb Miller, systems, training and experience they are up to thousands of dollars Cleveland Lade and Spanner the ‘workshop foreman’. allows them to leave with absolute out of pocket,” said Rachel. peace of mind that every box has And it goes without saying that working knowledge of specifc specialised equipment,” she said. (CASE, Thwaites), excavators and been ticked when it comes to safety in all of those industries, Workplace brands. He fast became aware of “As our business has evolved, skid steers, and Mecalac. and compliance,” Rachel said. Health and Safety guidelines are at how important it is to not only have we have become service and parts “Having these authorisations is Call in and see GR Fleet Ser- the forefront of everyone’s minds. the knowledge and experience to dealers for HIAB cranes and Mof- really important for a number of vices at 169 Nicklin Road, Palm- “Greg spent many years working work on particular vehicles and fett forklifts. We are also dealers reasons. Firstly, we have exclusive woods. You can call to book on for dealerships like CASE and equipment, but probably equally and authorised repairers for repair rights for these brands for 5457 3066, or visit their website Clark, so he has a very extensive importantly, the authorisation and Earthmoving Equipment Australia warranty, servicing and parts. And www.grfeet.com.au.

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David & Tina Ledger started from humble beginnings to build their business: “I have worked on more cars than you can imagine,” Dave said. “From Rolls Royce, to Aston Martins, to E Type Jaguars, EH Holdens, WB Holdens and a 1930’s Dodge. Building a Classic Reputation

WENTY one years represents a spe- can imagine,” Dave said. “From Rolls Royce, cial coming of age. But no more so to Aston Martins, to E-Type Jaguars, EH when it is a celebration of 21 years Holdens, WB Holdens and a 1930’s Dodge. Tin business. Old Holdens are his real love. For Tina and Dave Ledger of Sunshine “It is not just that I love vintage cars, but Steering, Palmwoods the 21st business anni- also that I genuinely like the challenge of versary has been a timely opportunity to fxing things, especially when it is difcult refect on the challenges they faced to get to fnd parts for them. started, especially in the context of the cur- “I have a lathe in the workshop and can rent business environment. make parts that are no longer procurable “Dave had been working for Rosemount for older model cars. It is so rewarding. We Steering for 11 years and when that business are members of the Sunshine Coast Antique was sold we decided to start our own busi- Car Club so I know how people who have ness,” Tina said. vintage cars feel about their vehicles. I treat “At the time, I was working part time as my customers’ cars as if they were my own.” a Dietician’s Assistant at the Nambour Hos- pital. We had our two year old daughter, “I know how people feel about Kempsy and I was 6 months pregnant. their vehicles. I treat their cars “We opened our doors on the 6th of April 1999 and on the 6th of July, our son Locklan as if they were my own” was born. To say it was hectic is an under- statement! But between us, we managed” Walking around the workshop, that is evident, with an immaculate vintage Rolls In the beginning, Tina kept her If steering is a specialty, vintage and classic cars are a passion for Dave. The workshop is Royce carefully wrapped in clean sheets, part time job at the hospital usually full of beautiful automobiles. and an E-Type Jag swathed in a protective cover. and the kids spent a lot of time Twenty one years down and COVID-19 with their Dad in the workshop restrictions notwithstanding, Sunshine Steering is still going strong. “They used to get so dirty!” said David. “We have stepped up our practices to “I would throw a plastic sheet across their keep staf and customers safe,” Tina said. seats in the back of the car. I’d have to call “Before and after every car is serviced we Tina before I left work and ask her to fll up disinfect and sanitise every contact point, the bath ready for them, because they would including the keys,” she said. “We can ser- arrive home covered in grease.” vice and repair any make or model of car - While Locklan grew a reputation as a or age, we don’t discriminate!” grease monkey Kempsy was a great little “We are both born and raised here on the helper. Coast, and our local community has been “She was so tidy and she would pick incredibly supportive of us,” said Tina. “It up the spanners and tools, and hang them has been such a great place to raise our chil- back in the right place for me. Locklan also From left David Ledger, Jasmin Kelly-Ross, David Salakowski and Locklan Ledger. dren and do business.” helped me, even when he was really little. “Plus, we are involved with many com- I have one particular memory of him sit- parents. “I think a part of our longevity in to him because he not only has the knowl- munity groups and have sponsored all kinds ting on the foor of the car and working the the industry is that Dave is a specialist at edge, but also the specialist tools. And he of sports, events and causes,” Dave said. “It’s pedals to help bleed brakes. He was still in what he does,” said Tina. “He is extremely can work on any make or model.” just part of being in a small, close knit com- nappies at the time.” experienced at working on steering, with If steering is a specialty, vintage and munity like ours.” Locklan shares his father’s love of 30 years under his belt. A lot of other work- classic cars are a passion for Dave. Sunshine Steering is located at 4/27 Main mechanics and now works alongside his shops outsource their power steering work “I have worked on more cars than you Street Palmwoods. Phone 5478 8020. 14 NEWS SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020. It’s never been more important to Buy Australian.

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LOCATION UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS SINCE 1905 HOURS 26 Maple Street Shop for a fabulous array of general groceries, local goodies, Open 7 Days Maleny Qld 4552 organic, gluten free and gourmet needs, international and imported 6am — 9pm 07 5494 2257 ingredients from farmers we know and partners we trust. Closed Christmas Day SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020 NEWS 15 Stay creative and BUSINESS Safe, zero-turn playful despite FEATURE COVID-19 ride-on mower CALLING all green thumbs, home renova- tion and cooking experts. Sunshine Coast Council has compiled hundreds of online resources for children and adults to stay comes with free creative and playful during the novel coro- navirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mark Cub brush-cutter Jamieson encouraged people to think out- side the box to enjoy their time together. IF you have a large, steep across hills with no problem at “Council recognises this may be a chal- block to mow it can be a chal- all.” lenging time for many families, which is lenge to get the job done well SynchroSteer technology why, through our Covid Kindness initiative and safely. was pioneered by Cub Cadet. we have put together a suite of resources for Gerald Robertson of North It’s a system where dual hydro- everyone to stay connected, stay informed, Coast Mowers said control and static transmissions synchro- stay healthy, stay creative and stay playful,” mobility were crucial. nize to enable steering-wheel Mayor Jamieson said. “The reason why we choose control of all four wheels. This “Now is a wonderful opportunity for to sell Cub Cadet mowers is enables zero-turn manoeuvra- people who perhaps have always wanted to because they are incredibly bility. learn a new skill or try a new hobby but have safe,” he said. “Don’t let the size of these never had the time to do so.” “They have SynchroSteer machines fool you. They can Aspiring horticulturalists, DIY home technology which is a steering perform neat, tight and safe renovation and cooking experts have been system that allows for zero- turns,” Gerald said. looked after with virtual resources to nurture turn manoeuvrability. “Gone are the days of rough creativity through tips, guides and videos. and unfnished looking mowing. “Even the largest, Even the largest, steepest area can look amazing.” Zoom Book Chat is Back steepest area can Cub Cadet products feature HELLO book lovers. It’s time to join look amazing” an unprecedented six year Woombye Community Library’s book chat domestic and commercial war- on line. Instead of getting a cofee at Kimnat Mr Robertson said zero- ranty support for your peace of you will need to make your own cofee and steer provided incredible con- mind. join in the lively conversation about some- trol, stability and safety, espe- Right now, if you purchase a thing you have read recently and loved, or cially on sloping terrain. Zero Turn Cub Cadet Steering not loved. The on-line meeting will take “Many of my customers are mower you will also receive a place at 10am, Wednesday 13th May and will on larger blocks and acreages free Cub Cadet Brushcutter be hosted by Kathy Newett. with steep slopes. CC924 (valued at $549). If you would like to join in you need to “These machines really ofer This ofer is available during install the Zoom app on your phone or lap the safest and most efective May, or while stocks last. top. way of keeping growth under Northcoast Mower Centre is at Register your interest by sending an email control. 1/11 Windsor Road, Nambour. to [email protected] “Plus, the foot control oper- View their range at north- as the number of participants will be limited ation in combination with coastmowercentre.com or call to eight. Happy reading we’ll see you at the Gerald Roberts ... if you purchase a Zero Turn Cub Cadet Steering the steering wheel allows the and speak with their knowl- library soon. mower you will also receive a free Brushcutter valued at $549. operator to mow up, down and edgeable staf on 5441 5455. Beer Trail launches online Small Change Espresso A NEW online craft beer trail and map fea- tures 18 local breweries from across the Sun- adapts to big office exodus shine Coast, Hinterland and Noosa regions. The ‘Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Trail’ – THE big changes that we which went live on Friday – allows visitors are learning to adapt to to see brewery locations on a map and pro- since COVID-19 restrictions vides details such as opening hours, restau- became a reality for us all, rant oferings and contact information. represented a potentially “It’s is a great resource for visitors and devastating situation for locals to follow and explore the breweries Small Change Espresso. at their leisure,” Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Michelangeli said: “As we plan for reo- Small Change Espresso Tours owner Josh Donohoe said. pening our venues when social distancing is located in Bury Street, The Sunshine Coast has earned a repu- restrictions lift, we are looking for new Nambour directly opposite tation as being a leading craft beer desti- ways to engage with customers. This is a the Nambour Library and nation. The launch coincides with a local great initiative that further raises awareness Council Chambers. promotion called ‘Mid-Strength May’. It of our thriving local craft beer industry and “We are an espresso bar encourages people to support their local the love of beer that we all share.” focussed on cofee rather Sunshine Coast breweries and pick up some Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Simon Latch- than food, and are quite mid strength beers to enjoy at home. Brew- ford said that food and beverage are a major reliant on the trade from eries will also ofer an exclusive deal on focus of the region’s tourism marketing, the Council Chambers,” said take-away options in May. with the Sunshine Coast one of Australia’s owner, Jack Rofey. Glass House Brewery Owner Simon richest agricultural producers. “So when the Council Chambers were closed and staf were working from Yandina singer home, it had a big impact on our business. Still, the racks up 9000 locals have been absolutely amazing and we could not Spotify streams have stayed open without the support of their business YANDINA singer Mayah’s recently released during this hard time. second single Butterfies racked up over “I guess we are fortunate 9000 streams on Spotify in just four week. that we have become known The song is a mix of soul, rock, pop, R&B for our focus on delivering and hip hop blended into what Mayah likes an unsurpassed quality of to call a ‘soulful rock’. specialty cofee. Our beans “Butterfies is a song about the feeling are sustainably grown and you get when you frst notice someone you are of the absolute highest are interested in. It’s about the nervous quality. Every cup is carefully excitement you feel, when everything sud- brewed so that it is memo- denly becomes alive,” said Mayah. rable for our customers. Mayah has loved music from a young age. “We have a range of Apparently, she could sing before she could really delicious cakes, tarts, talk, was dancing at age 3, and began com- brownies and mufns to go of our regular customers neurs fnd it a very relaxing posing songs in primary school. with our cofee, specialty like to come and enjoy our place to sit and work.” Mayah is doing a live series on her Face- teas, Chais and hot choc- cofee while they work. We Small Change Espresso is book page every Friday night at 7.30pm olates. When we are not have a custom workstation at 8 Bury Street, Nambour called, Mayah’s Live Online Lockdown under restrictions, many set up and local entrepre- or fnd them on Facebook. 16 NEWS SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020. Business leader encourages council to tread carefully

ALL levels of government must work with the business community to protect jobs, maintain investor confdence and drive economic growth, according to Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich. In welcoming the new Sun- shine Coast Council Ms Zu Zubrinich said the political and economic landscape had changed since the election period began. “We implore councillors to invest their time where the impact can be felt most, rather than wasting precious time on that which has already passed through Council chambers. Focus on making our economy and communities stronger. “Now is the time to reinforce and invest in local projects which engage local suppliers to inject much-needed funds into our battered economy and create jobs for our rate payers. The need to plan for the future has not changed but it has become harder. “Now is the time to focus on the already vulnerable young Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Inc. President Helene Cronin with the much-loved people in our community to Krauss loco. avoid our youth unemploy- Sunshine Coast ment rate becoming worse than Business Council it already is and increasing the Chair Sandy health and social problems that Zubrinich Historic loco all dressed go with it. “And above all, now is the time to work collaboratively across local, being of our local economy and therefore state and federal our region. up but nowhere to go “All that we ask of our local represent- “It is only when we have a population atives at this challenging time is that they that is able to pay its bills that we can pro- remain laser-focused on keeping rate payers tect the things we love most about the Sun- BUDERIM’S historic Krauss locomotive ried out by Gerry Coppleman, Ethan Reid employed so they can contribute to the well- shine Coast.” has been restored for the past ten years, and Cameron Perry. awaiting its display in central Buderim. Mr Perry is from Warana frm Totally During that time the loco had been lan- Classic Restoration, which mostly restores guishing in an open-sided shed and was cars with this being the frst loco they have starting to show the efects of its exposure painted. Ethan said he had never done any- to the elements. thing like it before and it was a thrill to paint So Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage a train. Tramway Inc. decided to have it profession- Mrs Cronin said she was very pleased ally re-painted in its original colours, which with the quality of the work and the atten- they were able to obtain from its German tion to detail. manufacturers. “I can’t wait to see it on display so the But frst they needed to house it in a new Buderim community and future generations shed and that was erected late last year. can see and appreciate this important piece BPHTI President Helene Cronin said that of Buderim’s history. And probably the most when they completed the original restora- iconic object on the whole of the Sunshine tion they didn’t envisage that they would Coast,” Mrs Cronin said. still be battling to have it properly displayed “After all the disappointments we have ten years later. had in dealing with the Council over the past “We didn’t expect to have to outlay some fve years or so, we are hopeful with the new of the money we have raised on a new shed. Council we will see a change in attitude and We believed that the Krauss would have the wishes of the community to display the been on display in Buderim long ago,” Mrs Krauss will fnally be carried out,” she said. Cronin said. Mrs Cronin also said that she wished to In any case, the re-painting has at last thank Cr Christian Dickson for providing been completed and BPHTI members are the funding for the painting and for his sup- delighted with the result. The work was car- port for the project over the years.

Birdlife Australia Sunshine Coast Convenor Ken Cross enjoys the new trail walk and bird How to make the most of ‘extra’ time viewing hide at Yandina Creek Wetland. SUNSHINE Coast Council Libraries has Mayor Jamieson said. Restoration done, walking been working to ensure the days of social “The eLibrary Helpdesk Service can assist distancing and isolation still provide oppor- you to navigate the eLibrary platform and tunities for family fun, creativity and maybe connect you to all your favourite authors, a little escapism. the music you love, movies to entertain the trail open at Yandina Creek If you’re looking for something to read, whole family and a great range of magazines watch or listen to, they have a huge range of – all to help fll in the extra time COVID-19 THE Yandina Creek Wetland has trans- to protect and manage more than 5000 hec- online books, movies, music and magazines. has provided to many people. formed into a bird watcher’s delight, with a tares of natural foodplain in the Maroochy And if you’re new to the eLibrary service “But if you’ve only just bought a new new 1.7km (return) walking trail and native River Catchment. and you need a hand getting set up, or need device, or you’re not confdent using one bird viewing hide open to the public. Unitywater Executive Manager Sus- some general technology help – the libraries yet, our Library staf are also on hand to pro- With COVID-19 restrictions easing last tainable Infrastructure Solutions Amanda have got you covered for that as well. vide expert help. weekend, the community can now enjoy the Creevey said plants in the Yandina Creek Sunshine Coast Council Mayor and Once you’re an eLibrary wiz, make sure site and all it has to ofer, while adhering to Wetland took up nutrients and sediments Local Disaster Management Group Chair you explore all the other great online pro- public health directions. from the water to improve water quality and Mark Jamieson said the current pandemic grams available for children, teens and More than 100 bird species call the wet- overall river health. was encouraging council to look at new adults to enjoy via library.sunshinecoast.qld. land home and other fora and fauna are “An added bonus of the wetland is the and innovative delivery models for many gov.au/Whats-On. thriving. boost in biodiversity we’re seeing, including council services. Contacting the eLibrary Hotdesk The wetland forms part of the Blue Heart increased marine life, mangroves and wet- “Sunshine Coast Council Libraries has The eLibrary Helpdesk operates between Sunshine Coast, an Australian-frst part- land plants, and birds, with some migratory launched a new eLibrary Helpdesk service 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. nership announced last year between Uni- birds even returning to the site,” she said. to ensure all our library members are able Call 07 5475 8989 or Email libraries@sun- tywater, Sunshine Coast Council and the The wetland trail walk is located at 362- to gain hassle-free access to the eLibrary,” shinecoast.qld.gov.au Department of Environment and Science 328 River Road, Yandina. SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020 NEWS 17

Dear Resident, If you haven’t already, I’d also encourage you to download the COVIDSafe app. It’s confidential and Australia’s social distancing measures are working encrypted and if you come in contact with another and I want to acknowledge the effort everybody is app user who is later diagnosed with Coronavirus, it making to flatten the curve. Thank you and well done! means authorities can contact you quickly to stop the I know this is having a huge impact on many of our spread. local businesses, on people’s employment and on Together we will get through this. families having to work and school from home. But there are support measures available. Best regards One great source of information is australia.gov.au and my office is always available to help; email [email protected] or phone 5479 2800. The good news is some restrictions are easing. We can relax at the beach or picnic in the park again, but please stay mindful of social distancing and keep up Ted O’Brien MP the hand washing and sanitising. Federal Member for Fairfax

SUPPORTING AUSTRALIANS THROUGH CORONAVIRUS

Support for Individuals Support for Businesses

JobKeeper Payment JobKeeper Payment The JobKeeper payment is a $1500 a fortnight wage This will help businesses significantly impacted by subsidy for eligible employees. Coronavirus to continue to pay their employees. Coronavirus Supplement Increasing the instant asset write-off An additional $550 per fortnight for six months on Lifting the threshold to $150,000 (from $30,000) and top of the JobSeeker payment as well as Youth making more businesses eligible to use it. Allowance, Parenting Payment, Partner Allowance, Widow Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Austudy, Backing business investment ABSTUDY Living Allowance, Farm Household Offering businesses a time-limited 15 month Allowance and Special Benefit. incentive to invest, by accelerating depreciation deductions. Early release of superannuation The Government will allow individuals in financial Supporting apprentices and trainees stress as a result of Coronavirus to access up to Wage assistance to help small businesses to keep $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a their apprentices and trainees. further $10,000 in 2020-21. Assisting businesses with cash flow Child care fee relief The Government is providing temporary cash flow The Government will pay child care services that support of up to $100,000 to eligible small and remain open and do not charge for care, to help medium-sized businesses, and not-for-profits, so families to continue working and to ensure child care they can keep operating, pay their rent, electricity services keep their workers employed. and other bills and retain staff. Stimulus payments Two separate $750 payments to social security, For more information visit australia.gov.au veteran and other income support recipients and If I can be of assistance, please contact my office. eligible concession card holders.

17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore QLD 4558 Ted O’BRIEN MP 07 5479 2800 [email protected] Federal Member for Fairfax tedobrien.com.au TedOBrienMP Authorised by T. O’Brien, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 17 Southern Drive, Maroochydore QLD 4558. 18 NEWS SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020. News from the Woombye To our residents Community Library from Julie Thomas We’re here to support you during these strange and difcult times. BOOK readers have had a lot of time to read over the past weeks. Your Council website has many programs, online These three titles are waiting on events and resources for you, your family and the shelves when the library opens. Readers who are interested in businesses so you can stay connected, stay trying an Ebook or an Audiobook healthy, save money and entertain. while the library is closed can register on line on Sunshine Council Library Visit Council’s website or join us on Facebook, web page, it’s easy and free. Instagram or Twitter. 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A representing you and your division, visit Council’s wedding brings them together but website to view their profles and contact details. long-simmering resentments threaten to tear the family apart. provide job opportunities No one could imagine the way this gathering would change them Online library services SUNSHINE Coast Council will inject a Council has six Holiday Parks, at all forever. And through the sorrow further $355,000 into the local economy Dicky Beach, Mooloolaba Beach, they are forced to confront, there is Access Sunshine Coast Libraries' eLibrary anytime to support construction industry jobs Maroochydore Beach, Cotton Tree, a chance that healing will also come. and anywhere, 24/7. Check out the latest eBooks, during the coronavirus pandemic. Mudjimba Beach and Coolum Beach. But only if the truth is told. eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eMusic, eMovies and more. This is in addition to more than Councillor Jason O’Pray said the $2 million in direct fnancial support accelerated program would allow There is so much on ofer. Head to the eLibrary section council has provided through two busi- upgrades to be completed efciently Mapleton Choir of the libraries website for more information library. ness support packages and up to $3 mil- and with less disruption, due to Suspends rehearsals lion brought forward in capital works. reduced visitors. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Council is calling for submissions Local contractors can go to sun- THE Mapleton Choir has had to sus- from contractors to upgrade holiday shinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Ten- pend rehearsals and regret that there 07 5475 7272 parks across the region through its ders and register for tender alerts or will not be a May concert this year. [email protected] Supplier and Procurement database. head to sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ The Choir hopes to resume in time Council has been accelerating pro- Business/Business-Programs/Busi- to present a concert at Kureelpa hall grammed maintenance and capital ness-Gateway and ensure they have on Friday 23 and Sunday 25 October. works at a number of its facilities an up-to-date profle on our ICN “Our best wishes go to all our loyal while they are closed due to public Gateway or create your ICN Business supporters that they stay safe and www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au health directions. profle on the ICN webpage. well,” said Ailsa Morehen, Musical SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020 NEWS 19

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PARKINSON’S Disease is a chronic, progressive disorder of the central nervous system which results in the loss of coordinated function of the body’s muscles and movement. April was Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The Maleny Movement Disorder Clinic, located at Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital, is working hard to restore hope and quality of life for Parkinson’s Dis- ease patients. The clinic is run by Dr Tony Students and teacher J.T. Wilson in their classroom at Woombye School, 1910. Tampiyappa, the Clinical Director of Stroke, Neurology, Geriatric and Rehabilitation services at Sunshine School memories provide a Coast Hospital and Health Service. Clinical Director of Stroke, Neurology, Geriatric and Dr Tampiyappa says the unique Rehabilitation services Dr Tony Tampiyappa. specialist lead multidisciplinary team provides a one-stop service for the cussed diferent ways we would manage it.” glimpse of days long gone assessment and treatment of Parkinson’s “Right now, I’m on oral medication, and disease, as well as access to available com- I’ve seen a big improvement. I’m still out WHO remembers being stood in the corner Break-up and sports days were attended munity services. mowing the lawns and doing bits and pieces facing the wall if you talked? by the whole community and a school “Patients see the specialist as well as the around the house, I’m just trying to keep my Perhaps you can recall marching into the picnic to the river or beach was met with full allied health team including, nurses, stress to a minimum.” classroom or sharing a tin pannikin of water excitement by the children of the district. occupational therapist, physiotherapist, Ian has also started wearing a wristband at the school tank. Teachers were posted to small country speech pathologist, dietician and social labelled ‘Patience for Parkinson’s’ and says In the early days, children sat in rows on bush schools in places they had never heard worker depending on their need. When a it has helped when he is out in public. wooden benches at long desks facing the of and there was a high teacher turnover at patient leaves the clinic, they have a com- “I noticed people staring at me when I teacher. Slates and slate pencils were the remote schools as many found it quite chal- plete care plan, including education and fol- was out and about, because I had the shakes, basic equipment for the younger students. lenging. low-up, packaged for them,” Dr Tampiyappa so the clinic gave me a wristband to wear, The advantage of slates over paper was that Hunchy School, which opened in 1924, said. and it has helped, people spot it and realise I they could be wiped clean and used again had 19 head teachers in the 46 years it Ian Careless frst attended the clinic two have Parkinson’s and stop staring,” Ian said. and again. existed. Teachers had to fnd lodgings in the years ago and was diagnosed with Parkin- Every April, the Parkinson’s Foundation Children had to bring a cloth or sponge to area, perhaps at a farmhouse which, if they son’s Disease. engages the global Parkinson’s community school to clean the slate so they could begin were city bred, could be pretty daunting. “I thought I might have had the disease, to support Parkinson’s Awareness Month. again, but often some would use their own If staying some distance from the school as I had the shakes and was having trouble This year’s theme was Start a Conversation, spit and their sleeve cuf! they might have to travel to and from by with my speech, but when I was diagnosed a call to action that urged people to talk about As pupils became more profcient, school horse over rough bush tracks or even cross it was still a shock.” Parkinson’s with their loved ones, friends, “copybooks” were provided for writing a river by boat. “All of the staf at the clinic have been neighbours, care team and community. practice. They used nibbed pens and blot- Falls from horses were not uncommon, fantastic, they are really caring. The doctor It’s estimated more than 11,000 Austra- ting paper which was used to absorb excess but as roads improved the journeys to that diagnosed me was really straightfor- lians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease ink and dry the surface of the work to avoid school became less hazardous. ward and told me exactly what to expect each year and by 2034 there will be 123,781 smudges. Later, ball point pens took over Getting to and from school was an adven- with the disease in the long run, and we dis- people living with Parkinson’s in Australia. from pen and ink style writing. ture for the children and teachers alike. Stay creative and playful despite MENU COVID-19 “COMFORT FAVOURITES” Frozen ready to defrost then bake or reheat | $14 serves 2 persons

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Nambour Toastmasters faxtongardens.com.au • FG’s Local Glass House Brewery Beers: $7.50 each or 6 for $40 20 LETTERS SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020. China lied, thousands Talking to your customers will Letters died to the Editor RECENTLY Wagga Wagga Council in New South Wales voted to cut ties with Chinese help light the way forward sister-city Kumming in a response to the cover-up of the birth and distribution of OPPORTUNITY exists I see several instances that are imper- Daniel Morcombe COVID-19 by China. wherever there is sonal, infexible and user-unfriendly. This is The vote was promptly overturned after uncertainty. Lately we a big detractor for customers. Foundation urges accusations of racism from local resident have had plenty of the The customers may not say so right personal safety Lucy Hao, the Chinese Consul-General in latter and there is still a now because they have the time to struggle Sydney, Belinda Crain of the Wagga Wagga bit to come in the slow through. THERE is no time like the present to con- Multicultural Council and NSW Nationals climb back for business. In the future those customers will move to tinue the conversation about personal safety MP Wes Fang. None with vested interests So too, there is oppor- the more user friendly systems and suppliers. with our children, according to the Daniel to be sure. tunity for making great It is time you talked to some of those cus- Morcombe Foundation. Sunshine Coast Regional Council has businesses. Business Advice tomers and got some honest feedback about Right now, we know there is an increased a city sister arrangement with at least one The most pow- by Peter Gamgee your online presence and convenience! need for online safety information, and the Chinese City – Xiamen. erful way to discover Ahh, you have no customers right now? demand grows for child safety resources for Would Council reconsider its sister-city and capitalise on opportunity comes So how can you talk to them? Ironically you, early years. arrangement in light of the monumental from good old fashioned communica- of all people, have more time to talk to cus- To cater for this, we are continually cre- damage done to the World by the unbridled tion with your customers and clients. tomers. ating new resources and expanding our arrogance of the Chinese Communist Party It does not matter whether your busi- They may be past customers or your projects. Our evidence-based and engaging leadership? ness is booming or struggling right now. future target customers. Café and Restau- resources are always free and easily avail- At lease ratepayers are owed a response The right sort of discussion with your rant owners — do you want your previous able on our website www.DanielMorcombe. outlining the costs and benefts of contin- customers will help you immensely to customers back? Will they be travellers or com.au uing this toxic and fawning arrangement in work out how to alter your products, local people? What is it that will attract This year, we have some fantastic pro- light of recent events. advertising, level of service and cus- them to return and bring some friends? jects and events lined up. And yesterday, the Let me get in frst. If COVID-19 came tomer demographics to maintain the If you talk to those past customers you Daniel Morcombe Foundation celebrated its from some other country I would be equally boom, achieve recovery, or bound back may fnd some surprising opportunities. 15th anniversary. angry. Nothing to do with race. All to do — depending on your current situation. Would they now like cooking classes because — Daniel Morcombe Foundation, with behaviour. Remember, also, that the way cus- they have discovered they like cooking at Palmwoods —Ron Campbell, Dulong tomers are thinking now is not necessarily home? Do they value the takeaway food and how they were thinking three months ago. service and want that to continue? Sunshine Coast tourism Recent elections have What would make them more comfort- Let’s look at a couple of able eating out in semi restrictive COVID going backwards turned my mind to voting times? Are they elderly people who have the examples. disposable income – but don’t want to run DOES the lack of focus in our marketing WHY is it that the ballot box is the only Numerous businesses have jumped to the infection risk? mean we get just whoever turns up? place in our society where all people are online systems in one heck of a hurry – to What would they think about a new menu Latest fgures outline a dismal picture of considered equal. In every other aspect of ofer “click & collect”, or “click and deliver” with free desserts? failure before even COVID-19 had an efect. human society some people are more equal services. They started out using basic forms If it does nothing else it will show you The 4 million “visitors”, when broken than others. of advertising and collecting orders by care for your customers and they will be down, show big increases in people coming Why then can my vote be negated by the phone. The move to online systems to meet more inclined to remember you. But do not to Visit Family & Friends (VFF) & for busi- vote of the local junkie? Indeed, why can the demand and improve productivity via be surprised about the incredible oppor- ness travel, with little or even negative my vote negate the vote of a person far more Facebook, Websites and mobile Apps took tunities that may open up when you take growth in people coming for holidays informed than I? about three to four weeks. the time to talk to your customers! Please The issues are VFFs spend little money Why should I have to vote for someone Now they have an online presence and remember an online survey is not “talking & most often don’t stay in rented accommo- who, without my authority, can trade my ordering system. Great! … or is it? to your customer”!!! dation. vote? Why doesn’t the last line of all ballot They also inevitably grow as population papers read “None of the above?” grows, so can not be claimed as triumphs of In my World “none of the above” would marketing skills. be a formal vote. Martial arts kicks on, online, Moreover, the growth in the most attrac- This proposition is really the only true tive tourists: big spending internationals & democratic design while voting is com- interstaters are disproportionately going pulsory. If “none of the above” carries the to keep kids active and fit to Noosa. They are getting 55 percent of day then a non-aligned administrator is the overseas visitors & about 40 percent of appointed to take care of the management MATT Fiddes Martial Arts, a locally oper- online classes beneft from the structure, those from interstate. of the electorate, excluding policy decisions, ated martial arts franchise, faced a tough mental health support, discipline, and ft- They may well be getting the biggest until the candidates can put up more palat- challenge when COVID-19 forced the ness opportunities that the online classes spenders with their interstate tourists able policies to bring to a by-election to be closure of all their 42 locations Australia provide. spending close to $1300, while our average held within six months. wide. spend per visitor is somewhere around $540. — Ron Campbell, Dulong But in the Black Belt —Michael Burgess, former Candidate spirit of not giving up, the for Mayor, Parrearra Martial Arts Franchise took Lack of support for small to the web, ofering online businesses disappointing classes for its students. Looking to establish new The group also decided Rotary Club SMALL business is the backbone of our to run a weekly “Super economy. It provides local jobs and strongly Class” combining Physical IMAGINE trying to establish a new Rotary supports local sport and community activities. Martial Arts training with club in this COVID-19 climate! Well what a However, Queensland is the only state mental health advice from a great opportunity for a new, innovative form not providing direct grants to help small local psychology team. of Rotary to do something diferent. businesses fght to survive or re-open when The intention was to A Passport Club is a new type of Rotary the COVID-19 restrictions lift. reach 500 students to train Club that encourages members to engage in At a time when many are really sufering together online all at once. service in ways that ft within their family, from the impact of the coronavirus crisis, The group’s frst trial work and life commitments. It’s Rotary, but this lack of support shown by the Palaszczuk class saw the school hit 220 not what you are expecting! Labor Government for small business is so students logging in to train It is looking for members to join in disappointing. together. order to launch the club. It doesn’t matter Quite simply, this is not good enough. Martial Arts training if you’re a student, a professional, a stay at The Palaszczuk Labor Government needs to ofers students structure, a home parent, a teacher, a doctor, a tradie or step up and follow the lead of other states way to stay ft and a reason a farmer. The club needs young and old, which have provided business with crucial to stay positive and opti- retailers, gardeners, athletes, social workers, fnancial support during the Coronavirus mistic during these chal- artists, grandparents and retirees too. If you pandemic. lenging times. have something you care about, and want to The LNP backs small business and we “In tough times like make a diference in your community, talk to are asking your support of our on-line peti- these, it can be hard for Sunshine Coast Passport Rotary! tion that calls on the Labor Government to people to stay positive,” says The Martial Arts Franchise took to the web, offering online Many of its meetings going forward will match other states’ small business emer- Ryan Canavan, Instructor at classes for its students and now runs a class combining be online but in due course when it can, gency relief. Matt Fiddes Martial Arts. Physical Martial Arts training with mental health advice. meeting formats will include social gather- Now is the time that we, as a community, “We were looking for ings in places that suit the majority of mem- can support small businesses by buying a way to keep our students excited about bers or interested people. local and also pressuring the Palaszczuk training and we wanted to educate our com- About the Company It will be fexible, afordable, accessible Labor Government to do more to help them munity on the importance of mental health. Matt Fiddes Martial Arts was established and family friendly – members will be able get through this crisis. “The Super Class idea gave us the plat- in Australia 11 years ago and has since to participate when they are able! We encourage you to sign our petition at form to do both and it’s working.” opened 42 locations with a 11 of those here Sunshine Coast Passport Rotary wants queensland.typeform.com/to/dX92Rp) to Features and benefts of the Super on the Sunshine Coast. its members to invest their time to create pressure the Labor Government to provide Classes include. The franchise started in the UK 25 years a wonderful experience for themselves and much needed support for small business • Online training made it possible for ago and now operates as one of the largest the community they are helping. through emergency relief grants. thousands of Martial Arts students to con- chains of martial arts schools in the world, If you are interested please register your It’s only the LNP that has a plan to build tinue their training. headed by Michael Jacksons’s former body- interest at sunshinecoastpassportrotary.org/ a stronger economy and create more local • The Super Class provided a platform to guard, Matt Fiddes. next-meeting . jobs to get Queensland working again. educate hundreds of people on the impor- For more information on how you can be —Les Walsh, Rotary Club of Sunshine —Andrew Powell, Member for Glass tance of staying mentally and physically ft. a part of it, go to www.mattfddes.com.au Coast Passport (Provisional) House • Families with children training in the and register your interest. SunshineValleyGazette.com.au | Wednesday May 6, 2020 COLUMNS 21 Meetings to be Anzac Day was We didn’t let the We’re beating COVID, live streamed unique, moving Anzacs down thanks to you

Winston Johnston From David Law From Marty Hunt Ted O'Brien Division 5 Councillor Division 10 Councillor State Member for Nicklin Federal Member for Fairfax

ON April 23 Council held a Post-Election AT 6am Saturday morning, Anzac Day, I I WAS pleased to see the great response to WHETHER it’s working from home, Meeting where Councillor Rick Baberowski went to the end of my driveway with my Anzac Day observed around our community. schooling the kids around the kitchen table was elected as the Deputy Mayor. family and experienced a unique — and People dressed up and took part in driveway or having your usual lifestyle put on hold, The Mayor and Councillors made what I hope will be a one-of — ‘Light up the commemorations in great numbers. COVID-19 is still dominant in our lives, speeches which were live streamed on Dawn’ service. The emotion of the Last Post My family and I built a small but can I say, we are getting there and it’s Council’s website. was not lost echoing around the neighbour- tribute in the front yard and streamed because of you. All future Ordinary and Special Meetings hood. And the silence was respected. the dawn service provided by the Thank you to everyone for taking will be live streamed and retained on the Later in the day I joined the Yandina and RSL, as did many of my neighbours. social distancing seriously and for website. Eumundi RSL Virtual Anzac Day service. It is such an important part of our Aus- doing your bit to fatten the curve. The frst Ordinary Meeting was held on Thank you and congratulations to Tracey tralian culture to remember those who have • Easing Restrictions: Because of the drop Thursday April 30 at which Cr Dickson and and her team for providing this for us all. served to protect us. It was great to see that in Coronavirus cases restrictions are starting I were appointed to the Customer Excellence You can link to a video of the service via as a community we didn’t let them down to be eased. Families can relax at the beach Portfolio with responsibility for Customer their Facebook page. this year with the challenges we faced. and picnic in the park again. The National Service Standards, Service Reviews, Moni- It is a great outcome for the Hinterland Thank you to those who submitted local sto- Cabinet also eased restrictions on elective toring satisfaction levels, Development and that Division 1 Councillor, Rick Baberowski ries of our service men and women for inclu- surgery and IVF procedures. Further relax- delivery of annual core capital works pro- was appointed Deputy Mayor. This is an sion on my April Anzac Facebook tributes. ations are being announced but a full roll- grams, Development and delivery of Coun- important symbol for the Hinterland rec- As our infection rates in the COVID-19 back will depend on the levels of commu- cil’s Asset Maintenance Program, Local Law ognising us as a vital part of the Sunshine pandemic appear to be quite low we nity transmission so please, even as things Reviews and Development Assessment ser- Coast. I am looking forward to working are seeing the easing of some restric- ease, stay mindful of social distancing and vices and monitoring. closely with Cr Baberowski in the Commu- tions. I particularly look forward to busi- keep sanitising and/or washing your hands. All Councillors are undertaking a well-de- nity Portfolio where I will be able to draw ness activity and employment starting to • COVIDSafe APP: One new tool we veloped program of induction and training on more than 25 years’ experience in com- return at least to ‘some sort of normal’ have which allows us to start easing restric- which continues each day until the end of munity services of which the past 18 years and schools resuming. I would also love tions is the COVIDSafe app which I have May. There is a lot to learn as your Council has been specifcally in disability services. to start visiting people again face to face. already downloaded and activated on my is one of Australia’s largest Local Authori- It has been an unbelievable start to my This can only start to happen if we see phone. It is available from your usual app ties with a highly developed and complex role as your new Councillor in the midst of rates stay low. So let’s all do our part and store for both iOS and android devices. business structure. this Global pandemic! I want to share with follow the current advice. You will soon It works by using the same Bluetooth State Government has devolved a wide you how impressive it is and how grateful I receive some handy contacts and ref- technology that searches for your head- range of responsibilities down to Local am to see the pure dedication and hard work erences in the mail from me to make phones or car speakers. Your mobile phone Government and the signifcant levels of from the council staf to continue with ser- sure you’re up to date and can get help securely and anonymously takes note of accountability are complex and in some vices and develop additional services seem- quickly if you need it so look out for that. other COVIDSafe App users that you come cases onerous, but necessary. ingly overnight to support our community We have two new councillors for our within 1.5 metres of for a period of 15 minutes Unfortunately due to COVID 19 laws I to stay home and stay safe. area. Congratulations to Cr Winston John- or more. The information is then encrypted have been unable to visit each town and dis- I specifcally recommend the following ston Cr David Law Division 10. I have con- and stored locally on the phone, even you trict, which is quite frustrating as I wish to areas on the council website: Covidkind- tacted and congratulated both new Coun- can’t access it, and it’s only held for 21 days better know my Division, its businesses, res- ness for everyone in our community and cillors and ofered to work together for the before it gets permanently deleted. Impor- idents and each area’s special needs. Hope- the Business Support pages for our business good of our communities. I had such a great tantly though, if in that 21 days you’ve been fully with the gradual easing of restrictions community. You can fnd links to both pro- working relationship with the previous near someone who tests positive for coro- I will soon be able to perform this vital and grams on Council’s website: www.sunshine- councillors and hope to carry that forward. navirus, the information stored on that per- necessary role as part of my normal duties. coast.qld.gov.au In fact, all levels of Government have been son’s phone can be sent to health authori- This Council contains a good mix of both I’m looking forward to meeting people in constant contact working together and ties who can notify you quickly and easily. experienced and enthusiastic Councillors face-to-face again. In the meantime my it is pleasing to see that this will continue. • Australia.gov.au continues to be the best and is well supported by an experienced phone is very active and the internet is Stay safe and if there’s anything I can help place to access information including the management team, capably led by Acting thriving. Phone me on 0437 825 569 or email with on a State Level call my ofce on 5406 Federal Government’s fnancial support mea- CEO Warren Bunker. [email protected] 4100 or email [email protected] sures for both businesses and individuals. Poisons pose terrible danger to wildlife Wildlife Volunteers have, it is interesting to lay a hessian A resident in my street was most by Donna Brennan, wilvos.org.au bag or some old carpet on the grass upset at seeing both resident willy at night. Wet it well and see what is wagtails in her yard killed by a cat. WILVOS do get some interesting there in the morning. Whisk it of Council has cat traps for loan, and phone calls. Someone phoned on and the birds should come in for a owners of trapped cats should be the 5441 6200 Hotline worried about feed. Don’t do this if the grass has instantly fned. It happens with how lawn grub poisoning would been poisoned for grubs. We don’t dogs. If you have a very old, almost afect the native wildlife. want a major wildlife massacre as blind, dog with dementia wandering Poisons of any type are devas- the birds eat scores of poisoned down the street the owner will be tating for our wildlife. Of course, as grubs! fned. The law should be exactly the with rat baits, the manufacturers say Of major concern to our wildlife same for cats and dogs. plant poisons are safe, but I don’t see is the sudden emptying of animal ref- On a brighter note, many dogs and them eating or drinking the prod- uges. Suddenly people want a cat or cats will fnd wonderful new homes ucts. dog to help them through isolation. where they are treated with the love The Sunshine Coast has had a So what happens when life returns and respect they deserve. Prepare huge infux of lawn grubs this year. to ‘normal’ and everyone is back to them now for an empty household. So far they haven’t visited me, but work. Dogs will be very sad, home Research ways to help them through in the last few days I have had a alone after having people around all their separation anxiety. number of magpies and peewees in day. The complaints about barking Donna Brennan Wildlife Volun- the backyard. I will leave the hard dogs will increase a hundred fold! teers Assoc Inc (WILVOS) PO Box work to the birds, bandicoots and Cats won’t be contained. They will 4805 Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Q echidnas. be left out to roam the neighbour- 4560 PH 5441 6200 www.wilvos.org. To check what type of grubs you hood killing wildlife. au A magpie chick on scales for a weigh-in.

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