March 2012

Issue No 78, March 2012 Phone: 07 5543 5532

Inside...DO YOU HAVE WHAT IS TAKES TO BE A LION?

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AUTHOR’S LIBRARY VISIT

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SHOPPING IN BEAUDESERT

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SCHOOL HAPPENINGSPages 20-21

SOCCER’S BACK!Page 41

PROPERTY GUIDE - FIND YOUR NEW HOME

Centre Pages

FIRST FIRE OFFICER’S LONG SERVICE RECOGNISEDBy Mark and Chloe Pickard

Stephen Geiger, First Fire Offi cer of the Canungra Rural Fire Brigade was presented with the National Medal for Long Service and two clasp medals at at ceremony at Canungra showgrounds on Saturday 14th February 2012.

These medals represent over 35

years of service as a member of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.

Stephen began his involvement in as an offi cer of the Bush Fire Brigade with his father.

Current QFRS Acting Assistant Area Director Corey Bock, also the QFRS Area Training and Support Offi cer for the Brisbane area,

presented the medal.In his speech, Corey refl ected on

the length of dedicated service Steve has selfl essly given to the Canungra community in managing a vital local emergency service, and on the outstanding leadership he has provid-ed as the lynch pin of the Canungra Rural Fire Brigade.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Acting Assistanct Area Director, Corey Bock presents Canungra Rural Fire Brigade’s First Fire Offi cer, Stephen Geiger with a National Medal for Service. Right: David Heck, Beaudesert/Logan Group Offi cer.

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A strong local economy

doesn’t happenby accident

MAYOR JOHN BRENTPositive & Progressive Leadership

Authorised by J.Newbery, Highbury St, Boonah

MAYOR JOHN BRENTRE-ELECT

Mayor John Brent has a proven record

of successUnder his leadership, the Scenic Rim Regional Council went from “financially weak” to “financially

strong” (rated by Qld Govt) Record expenditure on local roads

$4.3m on flood repairs already doneSuccessful submissions for $50m+

flood damage funds with rollout beginning February

Bridge strategy to repair or rebuild 99 local wooden bridges well underway

Footpath strategy developed

Mayor John Brent will continue to:Attract business investment ■

Create local jobs ■Build infrastructure and services ■

Protect the Scenic Rim lifestyle ■

Born, raised, lived and worked in the Scenic Rim all his life. No one knows

the Scenic Rim better.


Canungra Ambulance Station has some cuddly new members on the team.

Wonglepong Queensland Country Women’s Association member, Joyce Libke, donated a good supply of ‘trauma teddies’ for ambulance officers to give to sick or injured children.

“We use them for children of all ages,” said Officer in Charge, Rachel Latimer,.

“They distract the children if they are sick or injured and give them something to hold or cuddle, which is comforting for them.”

Joyce delivered the teddies to the station in individual plastic bags which Rachel said was great for hygiene reasons.

When teddies are not available, Rachel said ambulance officers often use rubber gloves to blow up and give to children.

Using the thumb of the glove for a nose, fingers for hair and drawn on faces, the gloves are effective in distracting children from their pain or illness. However, they aren’t as cuddly or comforting as the teddies.

“The teddies Joyce has made are also very safe - there is nothing that can be swallowed by a child and they look fantastic,” said Rachel.

Canungra Ambulance Station Officer in Charge, Rachel Latimer and Ambulance Officer Sean Hayes with the trauma teddies donated by Joyce Libke.

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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Lion?The Lions Club of Canungra is looking

for new members. The Club, which started in 1985 with 28 members, has been involved in many community projects over the years, including:• Fundraising and building the

Canungra Ambulance Station;• Establishment of the Canungra

Lions Park at the corner of Coburg Road and Christie Streets;

• Canungra Train Tunnel walkway.• Assist with renovations to the

Canungra Bowls Club.The Club holds two meetings per month,

one dinner meeting and one business meeting with the business meeting held at the Canungra Bowls Club and the dinner at the Canungra Hotel or the Canungra RSL Services Club. Members are not required to attend every meeting, you can just come along when you are able to.

Lions have been a part of the Australian community since 1947, helping to serve the people without promise or want of reward, the silent workers, working for the greater good.

They are part of community life, in the cities and in the country. Clubs are easily identified by their distinctive Logo, thetrademark of the Association, and the ‘We Serve’; motto seen on road signs through-out the country.

Membership is open to everyone - both

men and women - of the community over the age of 18 years.

Club President, Randy Day, said Canungra currently has two members who travel from Southport to meetings because they enjoy being part of a smaller Club.

“People can transfer from other Lions Clubs, or we would welcome new members,” he said.

Randy said anyone interested in joining the Lions Club of Canungra can contact himself, Peter Geiger or Neil Day and they would be happy to sponsor new members in joining the Club.

Becoming a Lion is a great way to get involved with other community members, meet like-minded people and make a real difference to the local community.

The cost of membership is only $40 per six months and the rewards gained from helping others and being part of the community are priceless.

For more information contact:• Peter Geiger - 5543 522 (during

business hours)• Randy Day - 0407 019 449• Neil Day - 0417 626 063or visit the Lions Club web site www.

lionsclubs.org.au.


Canungra and distriCt date Claimer March• 9th - 11th - Gympie State High centenary. Email: [email protected] Ph: 5482 8530• 10th - Beaudesrt Annual Reunion, St Thomas Anglican Church Hall from 9.30am. 5541 2388.• 10th - 11th - Beaudesert Dist. Orchid and Foliage Society’s Autumn Show. www.bdofs.com• 16th - Blue Light Disco for 5-17 year olds at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Knoll

Road, North Tamborine 6.30pm – 9.30pm. Cost: $5.• 30th - School holidays commence.April• Tamborine Mtn Cricket Club Junior Presentation Night. Long Road Sports Centre. 5545 2521• Friday 6th - Good Friday.• Sunday 8th - Easter Sunday• Monday 9th - Easter Monday• Tamborine Mtn Cricket Club Senior Presentation Night. St Bernard’s Hotel. 5545 2521• Monday 16th - School Resumes• Wednesday 25th - Anzac DayMay• 12th - Woodhill State School Market, 7am - 12noon. Ph: Sharon 0431 276 885Mondays:• Canungra Hotel - Poker night.• Canungra Hotel - Deano’s $12 Roast Night. Phone 5543 5233 to book.• Group Fitness Training Moriarty Park Hall 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.• Yoga classes. Call Shirley 5543 4047.• Yoga with Sam. Ph: 0458 441 110.Tuesdays:• Canungra Golf Club - Ladies’ Competition Golf Day.• Kokoda Playgroup at Kokoda Barracks Ph: Maureen 5618 6405 or Helen 0427 185 674. • $12 Steak Night at Canungra Hotel. Book your table 5543 5233.• Yoga classes. Call Shirley 5543 4047.Wednesdays:• Group Fitness Training Moriarty Park Hall 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.• FOLKS social lunch (except public holidays) 10am-2pm Moriarty Park. Ph: 5540 1423.• Justice of the Peace Community Signing Centre. Next to the library 1pm - 4pm.• Bikini Girls at Canungra Hotel from 3.30pm.• $39.90 Dinner for two at Canungra Hotel. Ph: 5543 5233.• Yoga with Sam. Ph: 0458 441 110.• QFRS - Auxiliary Urban Fire Service, Finch Rd, training 630pm. Call 0409 640 471.Thursdays:• Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.• Members Night at Canungra RSL Services Club. Raffles, Members Draw. Ph: 5543 5524.• Every 2nd Thursday Karaoke at Canungra Hotel from 8pm 5543 5233.• Every 2nd Thursday Canungra Art & Culture Group. Showgrounds Art Hut. Ph: 5543 5528.• $35 pizza night at Canungra Hotel. 2 pizzas + garlic pizza. 5543 5233.• Kokoda Playgroup at Kokoda Barracks Call 5618 6405 or 0427 185 674 Ages 0 to 5, $2.Fridays:• Justice of the Peace - Canungra Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 5543Saturdays:• Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.• Pool Competition at Canungra Hotel, $100 prizemoney.• Seventh Day Adventist Church service 11am. Ph: 5543 8035.Sundays:• Breakfast at Albert River Wines 8.30am ~ 10.00am Ph: 5543 6622.• Church Services: St Luke’s Anglican Church 7.45am. Canungra Uniting Church 10.30am.• Tamborine Mountain Local Producers Market: 8am to 12pm. 5545 4746.• Cedar Creek Country Markets. Cedar Creek Hall, Chardon Bridge Rd. Ph: 0488 575 960.• Kids Night at Canungra Hotel: Kids eat for $2. Call 5543 5233.Monthly:2nd Thu: Canungra Art & Culture Group at Showgrounds. Robyn 5543 5528.3rd Tue: Canungra Rural Fire Brigade monthly meeting. Jamie 5543 5778..1st Sun: Tamborine Village Markets, Tamborine Memorial Hall 7am-12pm.2nd Sun: Tamborine Mountain Country Markets, Showgrounds 8am-2pm.3rd Sun: Beechmont Markets, 8am-12pm. 0458 233 080

Listings in the date claimer are free. To ensure the information is up to date, all listings must be renewed every three

months. Please email [email protected] or phone 5543 5532 to update your listing.


GEORGE SIRETT’S BULLOCK WAGONThis wagon was donated to the

Canungra Information and Historial Asso-ciation in June 2001 by the family of George Sirett.

George was a second generation bullocky.

He had a long association with the timber industry at Oxley Creek but his connection with Canungra developed when he and his father worked timber in the area.

The wagon was made from a large Blue Gum tree felled by Mr Sirrett at Oxley Creek. It took two years to build. The Blue Gum log was reported to be 140 inches (3.55 metres) around the girth.

George had it milled at Logan to his own specifications.

The advantage of the Blue Gum was that timber from mature trees won’t shrink.Below: George Sirett and his bullock team at

the Exhibition Ground, Brisbane, ca. 1946

Canungra’s History... In BriefCANUNGRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The first Canungra Chamber of Commerce meeting was held at the Canungra RSL Services Club on Wednesday 22nd February. Over 30 people attended, representing a wide range of businesses in the area from cafes to builders.

Membership forms are available from The Canungra Times, Trilogy Accounting Group and Canungra News. Membership is $72 for ordinary members (must have an ABN) and $48 for associate members.

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN CRICKET CLUBThe Club’s Junior Presentation will be on Sunday 1st

April from 2 - 5pm at the Long Road Sports Centre, North Tamborine.

The AB Medal Night (Senior Presentation) will be held at St Bernard’s Hotel on Saturday night, 14th April.

Please call Club Secretary, Sue Arthur, on 5545 2521 to confirm attendance.

BEAUDESERT REUNIONThe annual Beaudesert Reunion will be held on Satur-

day 10th March 2012 at St Thomas’ Anglican Church Hall in Albert Street, Beaudesert commencing at 9.30am.

For more information pelase contact Ray Rooks on 5541 2388 or Judy Balmer on 5541 2172.DON’T LOSE OUR HISTORY!

If you have memories, stories or written anecdotes about Canungra’s history, call The Canungra Times to have them published in the paper.

Copies of The Canungra Times are kept at the National Library of Australia and Queensland State Library.

This ensures our town’s history can be preserved for future generations. Call 5543 5532 between 9.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday if you would

like to contribute to written reminiscences about Canungra’s history.

Left: Labour Day Festivities at Canungra, 1914. A crowd of approximately one hundred men, women, and children are gathered on an overgrown cricket field to celebrate Labour Day at Canungra, 1914.


Grid Connected Solar PowerBy Ben Hogan, BEH Electrical

SOME BASIC INFORMATIONThe main purpose of grid connected solar

power is to reduce or eliminate your power bill now and for the future by harnessing the power from the sun and exporting surplus energy from your household back in to energy grid.

This takes load off our existing networks and reduces carbon emissions.

The basic principles of a grid connected solar panel system are dc power is received from the sun, the panels capture the dc power and send it to an inverter which converts the dc power to a stable AC power supply which we currently use to power our homes.

With the pricing of solar systems being reduced, the time of a system paying for the cost of the outlay is also reduced, making grid connected solar systems more viable then previ-ously and a good investment for the future.

Currently Queensland has a feed in tariff of 44 cents per kwh (kilowatt hour) exported to the grid which is the highest in Australia.

We are currently charged on a domestic house on average depending on your retailer about 20 cents per kwh used.

Currently, if Energex accepts your request for a grid connected solar system the minimum feed in tariff is 44 cents locked in until 2027. However, governments have been known to change their mind.

Currently the government rebate is still high and keeping prices of solar systems down and competitive.

However, most people are aware the carbon tax comes into effect on 30th of June 2012 and the government is going to reduce the rebate dramatically which for a period of time is going to increase the price of solar systems.

This does not make any sense - why would the government want to reduce carbon emissions and push for renewable energy for the future but make it more expensive for the average house-hold to afford solar power? I don’t get it either.

I cannot tell the future, but I recommend between now and 30th June this year is the best time to invest in solar power with the current information available.

Beware of hard selling sales people from big companies, most likely selling inferior products.

I am accredited with the clean energy council A8044927 of Australia and a fully insured licensed electrical contractor 68154.

If you would like any other information about grid connected solar power please give me a call on 0403 584 505.


Stephen and Kym Crook of Canungra Beauty and Acupuncture welcome new Massage Therapist Julie Davis to the team

For over 100 years Russian medial doctors have researched how the body’s physiology changes with the influence of different massage techniques. This research information has been used to treat an array of dysfunc-tions in thousands of Russian Clinics and hospitals with outstanding results.

Russian Massage techniques are based on the beliefs that the body is it’s best healer and massage can assist the body to heal itself. Massage provides a mechanical stimu-lus to assist the body, brain and central nervous system to make changes that are needed for healing - medication provides a chemical stimulus for healing.

Russian Massage is painless, non-invasive and has lasting results. The techniquies include flowing, rhyth-mical, relaxing strokes, friction; kneading and vibration (shaking).

Some of the beneficial effects are: relaxes the nervi-ous system, assists lymph flow, increases muscle elastic-ity, stimulates the cardiovascular system (blood flow), creates heat within the joints, food for the skin, soothes and relieves pain.

Massage, along with a sensible diet, exercise and a posi-tive attitude to life will help balance the body and promote well-being.

Qualified Massage Therapist, Julie Davies, has recently joined the team at Canungra Beauty and Acupuncture. Julie has 13 years massage therapy experience. During her career, Julie made two trips to North America to study Russian Massage with the head of the Kurashova Instutite for Studies in Physical Medicine, Zhenya Kurashova.

To experience Russian Massage, contact Julie Davies at Canungra Beauty and Acupuncture on 5543 5060.

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Community Grant to Repair Showground RoadsThe Canungra Sports & Recreation Reserve Grounds Inc received $2,000 for gravel

and road base in the last round of Community Grants from Scenic Rim Regional Council.Secretary of the association, Bill Zastrow, said the money will allow the organisation

to perform remedial action on roadways, tracks and the show ring as and when required.Several organisations, including the Canungra Show Society and Canungra Pony Club,

utilise the grounds throughout the year. It is also used for camping and swap meets.

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The new owners of Canungra Auto Clinic, Phil and Jacqui Chadwick, have returned to familiar territory.

For the last two years the couple have lived on Strad-broke Island, but prior to that Phil worked as a mechanic at Canungra Auto Clinic.

When the opportunity came up to buy the business, the couple jumped at the chance.

Phil and Jacqui moved to Australia from England in 2008. They lived in Jimboomba for a short time before moving to Canungra in 2010.

A qualifi ed mechanic, Phil opened his own mobile mechanic service on Stradbroke Island and has owned his own garages previously. Jacqui’s background is primarly in administration and bookkeeping and she is looking forward to running that side of the business.

Phil and Jacqui are keen to increase the services offered by Canungra Auto Clinic. They have already opened the Clinic on mornings from 8am to 12noon.

Drop in to Canungra Auto Clinic or phone 5543 5844 to book your car in for it’s next service.

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Tracey Davis and Chris Hartley in his ‘Rock The House Studio’.Photo taken by John Elliott.

Tracey is Living for ‘Now’ Canungra singer, bass player and songwriter Tracey Davis has teamed

up with Co-Producer and good friend Chris Hartley from Rock the House Recording Studio in Toowoomba to record her solo forthcoming album called ‘Now’.

The fi rst single ‘Lover Come Back to Me’ written by Chris Hartley is out on radio in February all around Australia and Overseas.

“‘Lover Come Back To Me’ is a catchy love song with a twist,” said Tracey.

The single will be out on iTunes soon.Tracey has also been fi lming the video music clip of ‘Lover Come Back

to Me’ with Darren Scott Videos. It is expected to be out on CMC TV Country Music Channel very soon.

Tracey is still busy in Rock The House Studio working on her songs for ‘Now’ which will be released early this year.

Tracey says she is very excited to be sharing her new music with every-one in 2012 with a hot band and CD Launch to be held in Canungra.

This will be the second album launch for Tracey, who launched her fi rst Album ‘It’s Hot’ to a packed crowd at the Canungra Hotel in 2008.

Tracey said she feels very blessed to be living her dream of making music, playing for live gigs and releasing her second album ‘Now’ very soon.

Everyday is a celebration of living in the now for Tracey Davis.

Virginia Will Run AgainCr Virginia West , Division 3 has announced that she will be seeking

re-election in the upcoming Local Government Elections on 28th April 2012.

A previous councillor for Beaudesert Shire Council and current coun-cillor for Division 3, Virginia says she is committed to continued econom-ic growth in the region, development of the Bromelton Industrial Estate and continued improvement of our roads and bridges.

“The fi rst term of the newly amalgamated Scenic Rim Regional Council has been challenging for us all”, said Virginia, “But together, both council and community, we have emerged from a “weak” fi nancial rating from the State Government to a “strong” fi nancial position.

“I believe we need to continue this team work to progress economic prosperity in the region.”

Community Celebration of Canungra

Sewage Treatment Plant UpgradeQueensland Urban Utilities invites the local community to help cele-

brate the completion of a $7.2 million upgrade to the Canungra Sewage Treatment Plant at a free event on Saturday 14th April 2012.

The upgrade is part of Queensland Urban Utilities $3.2 billion 10-year capital works investment in water and sewerage infrastructure.

“Works were carried out with minimal disturbance to the community and have increased the capacity of the existing plant by around 60 per cent,” said Queensland Urban Utilities’ CEO, Ian Maynard.

“Upgrades to the plant took place incorporating existing structures into the new design. The use of relatively new technology using a membrane bioreactor process has increased capacity and improved discharge quality,” said Mr Maynard.

Queensland Urban Utilities provides water and sewerage services to more than 1.3 million residents across Brisbane, Ipswich, the Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset local authority areas.

The community sausage sizzle and offi cial opening will be held on the grounds of the plant, on Finch Road on Saturday 14 April, 2012.

Tours of the plant will be held from 10.45am after the offi cial opening. As the site has limited public access, a free bus will be available from the corner of Christie and Finch Road, Canungra between 10-10.30am.

RSVP to 1800 071 230 or email [email protected] by Friday 6th April, 2012.


Get the Kids Jumping at Your Next Party!

Looking for something to brighten up your child’s birthday party or corporate event? Local couple, Len and Kristina Eames are the new franchisees for Jumping J-Jays - the jumping castle specialists!

Len and Kristina have lived in Canungra for the past seven years, moving to raise their three children in the country. They took on the Jumping J-Jays franchise in November 2011 and have supplied jumping castles for birthdays, community events and corporate events.

Jumping J-Jays is a leader and innovator in backyard infl atable entertainment. The company created what is now widely known as the “combo” castle featuring both a jumping room and a bouncy slide. Now the company is the largest of its kind in the

world. Jumping J-Jays became an award winning franchise system being named two years running as the Franchise Council of Australia’s Franchisor of the Year for the Home-based and Mobile category.

Len will bring the jumping castle to your home (or other location), put it up for you and return to take it down. Depending on budget, age of the children and your preference you can choose from a standard castle up to a jump and slide style. The castles are available for four or seven hour hire. With hire starting from only $149 for a mini castle for four hours, this is an affordable way to add excitement to any event.

For bookings or more information call 1300 227 853 or visit Jumping J-Jays’ web site www.partycastles.com.au.

The Eames family - excited about getting your party jumping!

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Billy Thorpe Scholarship 2012 Opens QMusic is pleased to announce applications for the fi fth annual Billy Thorpe

Scholarship opened on 1st March 2012.Established by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland in 2007

to honour the late, great Australian musician Billy Thorpe (who passed away in February of that year), the annual Scholarship provides the opportunity for an emerging artist to establish a professional career, plus record an album with a local producer of their choice.

What’s more, this year’s $10,000 Arts Queensland scholarship will be opened up to emerging bands as well as solo artists for the fi rst time.

“The guidelines for the annual Billy Thorpe Scholarship have been revised to include bands this year, in keeping with Billy’s hard-rocking career”, Lynn Thorpe explains.

“We love this more inclusive framework and look forward to hearing the new batch of applications. Our past winners - guitar player Michael Gavriel (2008) and singer/songwriters Alan Boyle (2009), Andrew Redford (2010) and Sam Hales (2011) - are all thriving in their musical careers and we are thrilled with their success.”

“Andrew Redford has just won the ‘Telstra Road to Discovery Award’ at the Tamworth Music Festival and is Nashville-bound to write and record, and our family wish him all the best.”

The winning applicant will be announced at the annual Queensland Music Awards on August 14th at the Old Museum Building, Brisbane.

“We are looking forward to discovering the rockin’ heart of Queensland this year”, concludes Lynn.

Applicants for the 2012 Billy Thorpe scholarship can submit their application through www.qmusic.com.au until 30th April 2012.


Can’t Get it in Canugnra? Buy it in BeaudesertBeaudesert - just a 20 minute drive

to the west of Canungra, is a town full of surprises.

Visit the beautiful Jubilee Park, or the revitalised Beaudesert Swimming Pool which has a great area for children.

Of course there are also many businesses in Beaudesert which provide products and services that are not available in Canungra.

Bo Desire is a specialist lingerire and sleepwear store, located in the arcade near the traffi c lights on the corner of William and Brisbane Streets. They have a beautiful range of lingerie with most of the top brands available.

Beaudesert Trophies have supplied the Moriarty Park Sportsperson of the Year awards with trophies and medals for many years. They can supply trophies, ribbons and sashes to your requirements at very reasonable prices.

Backroads has been part of the Beaudesert and Scenic Rim region for the past 15 years. As well as country clothing, boots, hats, caps and work

wear, they also offer a wide selection of accessories including purses, leather bags, jewellery belts, belt buckles, pocket knives, wallets, sunglasses and key rings.

Backroads understand that everyone has different needs, so they can tailor make a solution that will have you looking your best. Their fashions are constantly changing with the seasons.

Drop by the store and they guarantee you’ll be greeted the second you walk in the door. Their promise is to give you friendly helpful advice and treat you like our business depends on it – because it does.

Going on holiday? The Tobacco Station, located in the Beaudesert Fair (Coles shopping centre) stocks luggage and travel accessories, handbags and a range of barware.

So take a trip over to Beaudesert, to fi nd some of the products and services that might not be available in Canungra. You’ll still get friendly country service and you’ll still be shopping locally!

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We have your future at heart. We have your future at heart.

Celebrating 50 years in Aged Care and 20 years in Beaudesert.

From our humble beginnings in Clayfield in 1962 to the beautiful boutique facility that is Star Gardens today, we are justifiably proud of our contribution to Aged Care in the Scenic Rim region.

At Star Gardens, the comfort, quality of life and dignity of each and every one of the people in our care is paramount. As such, we bring together innovative technology, modern facilities and highly qualified staff whilst providing a warm, personal, home-like environment.

We wish to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support over the last 20 years.

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Well, here we are with State Government and Council elections just around the corner.

While the politicans are campaigning, trying their best to convince us that they will deliver on the prom-ises they make, the rest of us are just trying to survive in this harsh economic climate .

In the past I have received a clear message from readers that they don’t want the paper to be too political.

It is a bit of a balancing act to work out how much to include or leave out. Trust me, I’ve been bombarded by media releases from various parties and candidates over the last month.

Hopefully I have left out most of the bits our readers don’t want and included the most basic information possible about who is running.

If it means we are ‘light and fluffy’, well, yes, we are! But maybe the lightness brings a bit of joy into our readers lives and if that is the case then I’m happy.

Have a great month everyone - and remember, in the words of Oscar Wilde:

“Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.”

‘ECONOMIC TREASON’Dear Keer,When a country is facing external threat in time of war, the act of treason ( deliberately

putting our nation and people under threat) is dealt with harshly, often death. In our current situation however Economic Treason is being carried out by our so-called

political leaders every day. While our young men in the armed forces are defending our values and other people’s lives overseas, our politicians are doing what our armed enemies can’t. They are selling our nation overseas. Why bother defending our country? It is rapidly becoming not ours.

Essential services, power water etc. are just that, essential. Not here for others to buy to gouge profits from the average Aussie struggling to support their families. It is not the politician’s possession to sell. It is ours! Our best farming country, our mineral deposits are all being sold overseas. So much for food security.

We can’t court marshal them. We can only VOTE them out. Time to buy back the farm!Jim Savage, One Nation candidate for Beaudesert


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LNP’S ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT WILL HELP BUSINESS IN THE BEAUDESERT ELECTORATE

To the Editor,The LNP knows business is hurting under this tired, 20-year Labor

government and that it will only get worse the longer it’s ignored.This is why the LNP launched its economic blue print to help get

Beaudesert Electorate businesses back on track.A CanDo LNP Government will cut payroll tax by raising the exemp-

tion threshold from $1 million to $1.6 million over six years.This will create over 4000 new jobs and means an additional 5000 busi-

nesses will no longer pay this tax and about 20,000 will pay less payroll tax, and endure less red tape.

The LNP has also committed to cutting unemployment in Queensland to 4 per cent in six years.

We are sending a clear signal to business that we’re on the side of job creation, cutting red tape and regulation, and getting government off their back.

While Labor is trying to run away from its record, business knows they lost Queensland’s AAA credit rating and racked up $85 billion in debt.

Only a vote for a strong, united LNP Government will get Queensland back on track.

Yours sincerelyJohn Krause, LNP Candidate for Beaudesert

DEAR JOURNO’S, PLEASE RESPECT QUEENSLANDDear Editor,With the election proper now underway, the media neglect of Katter’s

Australian Party needs to come under serious consideration. What is it these outlets have to gain by preventing the people of Queensland finding out they have a new option when it comes to election time?

Even if an individual journalist disagrees with policies to protect Queensland’s public assets, protect Australian jobs from cheap foreign labour, shore up our food security and give home owners protection against the destruction of their property by mining companies, don’t the people of Queensland have the right to know such policies exist?

Journalists and media outlets occupy very important and powerful positions in society and this is especially so, in the lead up to this election. It is their role to provide the people of Queensland the information they need to decide who will get their vote. As a wise man once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.”

The public relies on these journalists and they have a blind belief they are being told the whole story. We trust journalists will not abuse the faith we place in them and will be responsible with their position.

There are a number of serious journalists who are treating the election and the constituency with the respect they deserve. It is no coincidence these are also the journalists and outlets who in turn have earned the respect of the public.

Katter’s Australian Party is not asking for any special favours or treatment because we are the new kids on the block. All we ask is we and the people of Queensland are treated fairly.

While we expect knockers – there are a small number of powerful people who have a lot to lose if we are successful – we also expect journalists to respect the people of Queensland and provide them with a fair and balanced coverage.

Journalists are quick to judge and question the integrity and honesty of politi-cians. We expect them to do so and need them to. We also expect a high level of honesty and integrity from journalists.

Queenslanders expect to hear the full story about this election. They expect debate on the real issues affecting everyday Queenslanders. They expect to be fully informed so as we face what will undoubtedly be the most important elec-tion of our time, they can make their vote count for the benefit of Queensland as a whole.

If a journalist or outlet wants to be the spokesperson for a political party or leader, that’s fine, but please do Queensland the respect of being honest about it. Otherwise, discuss the full story.

Scott Barrett, Public Relations Manager, Katter’s Australian Party


Lesley Synge, author of Mountains Belong to the People Who Love Them, visited Canungra Library on Friday 3rd February to read poetry from her book and talk about the importance of slowing down and learning to observe.

Lesley has a Master of Arts in Creative Writing (2001) and a BA and Diploma of Education from the University of Queensland.

She has edited and co-ordinated many communi-ty-based publications including:

• Essence of Mind for the Queensland Zen Centre launched in 2009,

• Nine Lives: Personal Stories of Mental Illness for the Brisbane charity Open Minds (2004),

• The Black Possum Diaries for the rural town of Maleny, and

• A Guide to Conversations for Koreans.She was also the book review editor for an

academic journal.Through service to the Queensland Writers

Centres she has supported Australian writing since the QWC’s foundation.

Mountains Belong to the People Who Love Them is a collection of poems, photographs and prose from Lesley’s travels.

Combining travel in Korea and the Gondwana rainforests of Eastern Australia may appear to be an odd mix, however the theme amongst the poems and stories of Lesley’s travels is the mountains.

In these natural and humble surroundings, Lesley’s message is to slow down and walk the earth’s wild mountains. It will make us happier and wiser.

An Australian Buddhist, Lesley’s philosophy is one that may benefi t many people in today’s busy world.

Mountains Belong to the People Who Love Them is available locally from Canungra News, the Bean In? Cafe and Binna Burra Mountain Lodge. Recommended retail price is $19.95.

Author Lesley Synge at Canungra Library

Mountains Belong to the People Who Love Them

Nadia Seeks Scenic Rim SeatNadia O’Carroll has

declared her intention to nominate as a candidate for Division 2 in the local government election for the Scenic Rim Regional Council in April 2012.

Nadia is a accountant, registered tax agent and business owner whose association with Division 2 stretches back to 1977.

Nadia says her fi nancial qualifi cations, experience as a community volun-teer, plus her interest in planning, nature, science, active outdoor pursuits and horses provide her with an added appreciation of many issues within the wider Scenic Rim area.

“Division 2 is a highly diverse area, however many ratepayers share the same concerns about soaring rate increases, planning issues and the current council’s lack of transparency and genuine consultation,” Nadia said.

Nadia O’Carroll

KD’s Antiques OpensKen and Desley Bird offi cially opened

their new antique shop, KD’s Antiques at Shop 4/40 Christie Street, Canungra on Friday 17th February.

The couple have extensive experience in the antique business, having been involved in antiques for many years in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.

They have established a treasure trove of antique crocker, furniture, jewellery and vintage clothing in the shop which was previously home to Roger’s Books.

Both Ken and Desley have extensive experience in the industry and have recent-ly moved to the district.

Desley said they are delighted the opportunity has come up to open the store in Canungra and she is looking forward to meeting their new customers as well as more people locally.

Desley was delighted to inform the people who attended the opening of the

shop that Ann Broom, who managed Roger’s Books, will also be on the staff.

“I come with the shop,” joked Ann.KD’s Antiques is open Thursday to

Sunday or at other times by appointment. Drop in to the shop during opening hours

or phone 5543 5024 for an appointment.

KD’s Antiques is now open in Christie Street


OPOTIKI, BAY OF PLENTY, NORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Whilst writing my article for last month’s edition of the Canungra Times, I was also in the process of packing to head back to New Zealand (NZ) to be involved in more threatened bird conservation work. This time I was hot on the trail of the threatened New Zealand Blue Duck (Whio). I was only gone for a week and half but the experience was one that I will not forget and enabled me to spend time with a unique NZ bird species that most people do not even know exists.

As with all the bird programs that I am involved with in New Zealand, I had arranged with a Department Of Conservation (DOC) ranger to assist with monitoring the Blue Duck. The area that I was to help monitor Blue Ducks was known as the Motu River, Waeoika Gorge located half an hour south of Opotiki in the Bay Of Plenty in the North Island. For the fi rst 4 days, I spent the fi rst and last three hours of light, kayaking along different sections of the river hoping to see the elusive ducks. As luck would have it, on my fi rst afternoon, with the help of my DOC ranger friend Hemi Barsdell, I saw my fi rst duck. Every day out on the Motu River revealed more ducks but not in great numbers.

By now, I am sure that some people reading this article would wonder why a Blue Duck in New Zealand would be considered so special and why would I go to so much effort to see one. The Blue Duck is only found in New Zealand and can now only be seen in pristine riverine areas that have not been impacted by humans. Some of its great threats are predation by stoats whilst nesting, modi-fi cation of its habitat and being shot illegally by hunters. The time that I spent observing the ducks on the Motu River was fascinating. It also answered my question as to why the ducks had evolved with a special tip on the end of their bill. This special adaptation assisted the ducks whilst feeding around rocks on the river’s edge. However, to get the photograph that accompanies this article, I had to travel to another known Blue Duck locality called the Whirinaki Forest Park under the guidance of another DOC ranger Tim Allerby.

Monitoring for the Blue Duck in Whirinaki Forest Park involved literally walking in water up to one’s waist. This was a little discerning for me with my camera gear but it was worth every risk as I got incredibly close to the ducks and got some amazing photographs. I also managed to spend some time monitoring and observing other New Zealand birds such as the New Zealand Dotteral and Weka. The native bush that still exists around the Bay of Plenty region is incredible and this is one trip that I will not forget.

For anyone interested in seeing native birds in the North Island, I FULLY recommend taking the time to visit the areas that I have mentioned above.

NZ Blue Duck

Australia Day - Canungra Style!

Ken B of Canungra enjoys bogie boarding in the Canungra Creek, near the Showgrounds, on Australia Day, 2012 while Ken Sigrah of the Gold Coast watches. To make sure he was as safe as

possible, Ken B was wearing an infl atible Rashie (infl atable safety vest).

Elizabeth in World’s Greatest ShaveElizabeth Anderson is being brave and

shaving her hair in the World’s Greatest Shave.

World’s Greatest Shave raises funds for the Leukaemia Foundation’s impor-tant work – providing free practical and emotional support to people with blood cancer and their families, as well as invest-ing millions in research.

Since 1998, over a million people have shaved or coloured their hair, raising in excess of $120 million.

But your support for our biggest source of income has never been more important.

Elizabeth will be at the Canungra Hotel on Saturday 17th March at 6pm.

To offer your support, regis-ter your donation online at http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/Lizander-son or some along and what the shave and show your support.

Elizabeth Anderson is in the World’s Greatest Shave on 17th March at Canungra Hotel


23RD JANUARY - SCHOOL RESUMES FOR 2012Students returned to school after the summer holidays to begin a new year. Many thanks must go to the offi ce staff, grounds staff, cleaners, Uniform Convenor, Tuckshop Convenor, teachers, Deputy Principal and Principal for ensuring that the school is prepared to welcome the students back to school. Welcome to new staff members Irene Lahrs (Learning Support), Dannielle Liddell (Special Needs) and Roderick Macleod (Guidance Offi cer). 24TH JANUARY - WELCOME TO COUNTRYAt the fi rst school parade of the year, a Welcome to Country was performed by Ken Markwell, a Senior Wangerriburra custodian, in the language of the Wangerriburra people. This is an important Aboriginal ceremony which calls on Wangerriburra ancestors to let them know we are not strangers to this land, making us culturally safe. ‘Wangerriburra’ means ‘home of the pretty faced wallaby’.

4TH FEBRUARY - QUEENSLAND STATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPSTwo students competed at the Queensland State Swimming Champi-onships. Emily Hill swam four of her personal best times and Harrison Smith achieved these outstanding results:• 1st in 50m Butterfl y• 2nd in 50m Freestyle• 2nd in 50m BreaststrokeWell done to both of these students for their fantastic efforts.4TH FEBRUARY - REGIONAL LITTLE ATHLETICS CARNIVALJosh Aiken attended the Regional Little Athletics Carnival and received the following results:• 3rd in Long Jump• 4th in 60m Hurdles• 6th in 100m Sprint• 5th in Triple Jump• 5th in High JumpJosh will compete at the State Carnival in March in Long Jump and Hurdles. Well done, Josh!5TH FEBRUARY - HOGS COME TO CANUNGRAOn Sunday 5th February between 80 and 150 Harley Davidson motor-cycles arrived at the school grounds for a morning tea fundraiser provided by the P&C.6TH FEBRUARY - SCHOOL SWIMMING COMMENCESSwimming lessons for all students in Years 1-7 are held on Mondays and Wednesdays for fi ve weeks.

7TH FEBRUARY - MASONIC LODGE BURSARIESMr Phil Cohen, Master of the Tamborine Mountain Masonic Lodge, presented Ashlee Narcisi and Benjamin Stephenson with bursaries to assist with costs associated with their music studies. These students were selected for their commitment to the Instrumental Music Program and to playing in the school band.

7TH FEBRUARY - TOTAL FOOTBALL ACADEMYTotal Football Academy will be running a six week after-school soccer program, with games played inside an infl atable soccer fi eld.Training will focus on different skills each week, such as dribbling, turning and shooting.9TH FEBRUARY - MY HERO READSFive representatives from the Titans Rugby League Club came to the school to read stories to the Year 1 and 2 students. They then spent some time on the oval throwing a rugby ball around with students from the upper grades.Thank you to Chris Borgese, Luke Page, Ryan James, Caleb Binge and Louis Fanene for their visit to our school.13TH FEBRUARY - GOLD COAST NORTH SWIMMING CARNIVALYear 6 student Harrison Smith and Year 7 student Emily Hill competed at the Gold Coast North Swimming Carnival and achieved the following outstanding results:Harrison Smith• 1st in 50m Freestyle 1st in 100m Freestyle• 1st in 50m Breastroke 1st in 100m Breastroke• 1st in 50m Butterfl y 2nd in 50m Backstroke• 1st in 200m Individual MedleyHarrison also broke the 100m Freestyle and 100m Breaststroke records.

7/2/12Kyle Squillacioti

14/2/12Tara Adair

21/2/12Sage Chambers

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“Mrs Klupfel Tidy Class”

Trophy for the month of

January 2012

Congratulations to 2/3B and teacher Miss Klupfel

Students of the Week - Well done to these students for setting a � ne example!

School Happenings - Canungra State School - February 2012


Emily Hill• 1st in 50m Freestyle• 1st in 100m Freestyle• 3rd in Individual MedleyHarrison and Emily will now swim at the Regional level on 27th and 29th February. Well done to both of these students!14TH FEBRUARY - PRESENTATION TO SCHOOL LEADERSCongratulations to the following students who were presented with their badges by Cr Virginia West:• SchoolCaptains - Emily Hughes and Regan Lowry• HouseCaptains• Sarabah - Jessica Savy and Joshua Baker• Witheren - Callum Bayne and Emily Addy• Wonglepong - Tyla Bogie and Thomas Sheppard• FlyingFox - Zak Tilley and Emily Hill• StudentCouncilRepresentatives - Jasp Leach, Codi Roberts, Izaak

Braithwaite-Evans, Heidi Massey• SchoolWatch - Gerryd Bogie, Ashlee Narcisi, Racheal De Jonge,

James Gill• MoriartyParkRepresentatives - Taleisha Irvine, Geena Thomson,

Brent Wilson, Bettina Staver• CanungraShowSocietyRepresentatives - Madison Rawson and

Ethan Hunt• BandCaptains - Benjamin Stephenson and Jemma Thomas• ChoirCaptains - Gweneth Stewart and Agata Puzio• GreenTeam - Emily Hughes, Ashton Keough-Vanderzee and Molly

Thorogood 14TH FEBRUARY - P & C ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSTheelectedofficebearersfor2012are:• President: Connie Sutherland• Vice President: Yvette Boland• Secretary: Karen Sheppard• Treasurer: Robyn Lee• Uniform Convenor: Danelle Moores• Tuckshop Convenor: Leigh Karolak

29TH FEBRUARY - OPEN NIGHTOpen Night is an opportunity for parents to be informed by teachers about expectations for their class, plans for the year, and methods of communi-cation and feedback.

HEART FOUNDATION WALKING GROUPCanungra State School P&C Walking Group is a Heart Foundation supported walking group for adults in the Canungra area.Walkers may walk at their own pace, and parents with prams are welcome. Walks leave from the front of the Canungra State School on Christie Street and last for around 45 minutes. Join in this free social activity on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am. For further information contact Alice on 0427 263 590.

School Happenings - Canungra State School - February 2012

Cr Virginia West with the Canungra State School Leaders for 2012

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Water Under the BridgeArticle and photograph courtesy Ian Taylor, Lieutenant, Canungra Fire Station

You might be used to driving over water, but this storm season could see you in the middle of water coming over the bridge!Flashfloodinghasthepotentialtosweep

you and your car off any number of low lying causeways throughout the south east this summer.Flash flooding is quick and can take

only minutes for water levels to rise metres above their normal heights.

If you are travelling and you come

across a flooded road or causeway, theQueensland Fire and Rescue Service wants you to take time to stop and think, don’t ignore any road closed signs and where possible use an alternative route.

Flood dangers can be harder to recog-nise at night and a fiveminute diversionmay save your life. Quitesimply,ifit’sflooded…..forgetit!


Cats vs DogsCompiled by Millie and Humphrey

Last month we gave you a list of reasons why dogs are better than cats. This month it’s time to turn the tables. Here are a few reasons why cats are better than dogs!1. Cats Treat Your Guests Politely. When friends

arrive at your home, a dog goes into a frenzy, barking, leaping and pawing at the newcomer. Cats prefer to observe new arrivals from afar. For instance, under the bed or atop the refrigerator.

2. Cats smell better than dogs. Even the most dogged of canine devotees must agree with this one. it. Cats, with their constant self-grooming -- performed to regulate body temperature as well as to clean -- emit no such smell.

3. Cats are funnier than dogs - even if the cats don’t know it. The Internet is littered with comical cat photos and videos. Sit a cat in a sink or place a hamburger bun on its head, and you’ve got instant entertainment. It’ll pose for the camera, indulge in some cat-itude, and invent a smooth move all its own.

4. Cats are quieter than dogs. Most dogs will vocalise their moods. A cat will keep it to itself. Upset, happy, excited or just talkative, dogs bark. Your neighbors will never call to inform you that your cat’s hissing is keeping him awake.

5. Keep to our own schedule. Cats much set their own schedule. Leave a bowl of food and one of water out, and they will eat when they choose and drink water when they choose. They use the litter box when they need to, without making a big fuss over it. They play when they want, sleep when they want, and prowl when they want.

6. Cats get rid of vermin. Mice, chipmunks and house fl ies quake in fear when a cat resides in a home.

7. Cats can use a litter box8. Cats can be left alone over night (or even for a

few days) without any real problem. With a dog this is not the case. If you leave a dog by him or herself too long they will certainly make a mess and they will be very unhappy.

9. Cats don’t eat poop. (I rest my case. The other reasons just don’t really matter after that one, do they?- Millie).

COUNTDOWN 321 WINNER ANNOUNCED!Congraulations to Isaac, who is the newest member of

the Countdown 321 team.Isaac won the competition which ran in the Canungra

Times during January and Februray to recruit someone to do game reviews.

Isaac will be doing game reviews for the web site. For all the all the hottest msuc, videos, and game

reviews visit www.countdown321.weebly.com/


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Your Stars - March 2012ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

The big Aries lesson, is figuring out the difference between activity and action. Activity is hell-bent motion that creates reams of excitement but is essentially nothing more than a glorified wheel-spin. Action involves body, heart and soul in total elegant motion.TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

Venus is due for a visit. She isn’t here yet but she’ll be walking through the door within a week or so. Her arrival spells an exploration of the full meaning of the experience of delight. Open your life to the possibilities implied. You may be able to go beyond your limits.GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

Mercury isn’t going anywhere. He is becalmed in Pisces and keeping you right there with him. To be becalmed is to be face to face with yourself. There are ways to turn this into a positive. It starts with dropping all resistance to the experience. Get intimate with stillness. CANCER (June 22 – Jul 22)

To think feelings, instead of feeling them, is very unsatisfying. Somehow you have managed to get yourself into this position. Once you have identified the disconnect between mind and heart, the journey to reconnection has begun. Be the sensitive soul that you are.LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

As the sun leaves Pisces and heads into Aries, there is no one more relieved than yourself. The oceanic depths of Pisces are no place for a lion. The feisty Ram, you can relate to. Impulse and adventure are on the menu. Make a mistake or two – with great enthusiasm.VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

Mars is simply not letting up. He continues to be available to drive you where you need to go. If a warrior hasn’t got work to do, he tends to abreact. Run yourself hard, so that the relaxation that follows is deep and natural. The will of existence is fuelling your adventure.LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

Saturn is going retrograde. He is inviting you to figure out the difference between cultural values and universal wisdom. Can you sense a thread of wisdom that cuts across cultural divides? If so, that is the place to point your attention. Drop dead weight. Be light.SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

That which you have been holding true to in solitude, is ready to come out and be seen. Share what matters to you with those of like mind. Trust that as you come out of the shadows, the little flicker of light you have been protecting, is strong enough to thrive. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Your position in the hot-seat comes to a natural end. This allows you time to reflect on all that you have done and all that you haven’t done. Any feelings of discomfort that arise, are from circles that remain incomplete. Complete anything that is really bothering you.CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You are getting close to yet another peak. Your favourite moment is standing on the top of the mountain, having done all that was required to get there. Doing is a path to non-doing, for goat persons. With Pluto in your midst, your responsiveness is on the rise.

© M.J.Dean 2011

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AWL Pets of the MonthLogan 206177at Gold Coast Rehoming Centre: Very typical of this breed, Austra-lian Kelpie, Logan is highly energetic and requires a structured exercise regime. Some agility training would be great also! He is just a pup at 6 months of age and will need a firm, consistent new owner to show him the ropes. He’s an intelligent and friendly boy that will enjoy an active lifestyle.

Logan is $240 and is already desexed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, wormed and flea-treated.Penny (523530) at Gold Coast Rehoming Centre: This isn’t the greatest snapshot of little Penny, but we assure you she is a very friendly and sweet little cat. She’s just over one year old and would love a peaceful new home. She loves to play, so ensure you have plenty of toys to keep her entertained with and you’ll have your-self a content and affection-ate friend to life!

Penny is $100 and is already desexed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, wormed and flea-treated.

If you would like to meet Penny or Logan you will need to contact the Gold Coast Rehoming Centre on: 07 5509 9000 to see if they are still available, or visit the AWL website: www.awlqld.com.au for more information.

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Weight Loss is All in the MindHypnotist Kim Brehmer

has opened her clinics in Canungra and Southport. Incorporating the Virtual Gastric Band, developed by UK clinical hypnothera-pist Sheila Granger.

Following training in Brisbane and with great success with clients, Kim now specialises in the procedure.

The treatments are delivered in four weekly sessions and the partici-pant believes that they have undergone bariatric surgery in the first session to reduce the stomach to the size of a golf ball.

This is followed by three further sessions which deal with the psychological trig-gers that allow a person to overeat.

Feedback shows that the hypnotherapy is like ‘flick-ing a switch in the brain’,

turning off cravings and eating only until satisfied.

The Virtual Gastric Band has received much atten-tion in the UK, US and now in Australia, attrac-ing people from all over the country to undergo the treatments which had a 95% success rate in trials in the UK.

“I am very excited at the prospect of being able to help my clients to lose weight in this way. There is nothing magical or mysti-cal about hypnotherapy, instead it is a method that enables a person to help themselves,” Kim said.

Sheila Granger says she is passionate about promoting the beneifts of hypnotherapy and allay-ing the misconceptions associated with stage hypnosis. I believe that the ‘Virtual Gastric Band’

can revolutionise weight-loss around the world. I know this because I have proven its effectiveness in two trials conducted in the UK.”

For more informa-tion about Virtual Gastric Banding, contact Kim Brehmer on 0458 484 322.

Virtual Lap BandHypnotherapy Clinic

Following training in Brisbane for the Virtual Gastric Banding program, Kim Brehmer has opened her Weight Release Clinics in Canungra and Southport.

The treatments are delivered in four weekly sessions and the participant believes they have undergone bariatric surgery in the first session to reduce the stomach to the size of a golf ball. This is followed by three further sessions which deal with the psychological triggers that allow a person to overeat. Feedback shows that the hypnotherapy is like ‘flicking a switch in the brain’, turning off carvings and eating only until satisfied.

The Virtual Gastric Band has received much attention recently in the UK, US and in Austraila, attracting people from all over the country to undergo the treatment which has a 95% success rate.

Kim says: “I am very excited at the prospect of being able to help my clients to lose weight in this way. There is nothing magical or mystical about hypnotherapy, instead it is a method that enables a person to help themselves.”

Call Kim on 0458 484 322Southport or Canungra Clinics

Where Personalised Service is Guaranteed!

Hypnotherapist Kim Brehmer

Australian Party Announces PreferencesFederal Leader of the Austrlian Party,

Bob Katter and State Leader Aidan McLindon held a press conference in Canungra on Sunday 19th February to announce the party’s preferences.

Aidan said they would not be allocating preferences to ALP, LNP or the Greens and will discuss preferences with on a seat by seat basis.

“Everyone knows both (major) parties are the same but now there is a new major party,” said Aidan.

After the press conference, Mr Katter and Mr McLindon visited the Bearded Dragon pub at Tamborine Village.

Bob Katter with Canungra resident Fern Davis


Mountain Kids Playgroup Needs FamiliesThe group meets on a Thursday 9.30 to 11.30 at

St George’s Anglican Church Hall, 2 Dapsang Drive Mount TamborineA beautiful venue - Variety of new toys

We need: Children from 0-4 years, parents, grandparents and other carers to build the Playgroup!

Open Day 1st March Contact Roslyn Lakeman (Development Officer, Playgroup Queensland)

on 0437 700 884 or email [email protected]

Tamborine Mountain College2012 CAMP REPORT

By Ellen Hussey - Budding JournalistWOW! What a week it has been for the students at Tamborine

Mountain College.The first week back at school and the majority of the students were absent due to

flooding thanks to all that rain!After the rain had cleared up, Years 11 and 12 endured a two hour bus trip to the

Currimundi Outdoor Recreation Centre, Currimundi (just beyond Caloundra, Qld).The camp’s staff were very welcoming as soon as we stepped off the bus! The purpose

of the camp was to help build our team and leadership skills, to prepare the senior class for future endeavours after school.

Activities included exciting things such as surfing, high ropes, low ropes, team activities, swimming and much more! It was great to see everyone bond over the three days at camp.

Every single student had a fabulous attitude and there was a smile on everyone’s face from the moment we arrived and left the camp. Well, the smiles didn’t last long after camp since everyone fell asleep on the bus on the way home ... the bus was deathly silent.

It was hard to believe the seniors could stay that quiet for so long! Even a week after camp had passed, everyone was still talking about how great it was

and how it was possibly the best camp they had been on. Thank you to the wonderful people at Currimundi Outdoor Recreation Centre for

letting us stay at your site and organising amazing activities for us! Thank you to Mrs Wood, Miss Green, Mr Mathers and Mr Byrnes for joining us on

camp and taking good care of us and just being really amazing in general! And a big thanks to all Year 11 and 12 students who went on camp. You were all such

great sports and so much fun. Tamborine Mountain College is lucky to have a bunch of awesome kids like you!

Free Weekend Bus ServiceA free weekend bus service will travel from Beaudesert,

via Canungra through to Pacific Fair on the third Satur-day of every month and every Thursday during school holidays.

An initiative of the Social Plan Steering Committee, the funds for the bus have come from the Logan Beaudesert Health Coalition.

The Social Plan Steering Committee, made up of members of the community throughout the Scenic Rim, identified public transport as the number one priority in the Social Plan.

The bus will depart Jubilee Park, Beaudesert at 9am; Coles Shopping Centre, Beaudesert at 9.02am; DJ Smith Park, Canungra at 9.25am and arrive at Pacific Fair at 10.15am. It will depart Pacific Fair at 3.30pm for the return journey.

Cr Virginia West said the bus is for people to access recreational facilities on the Coast, such as movie theatres, which are not available in the Scenic Rim.

It is envisaged that some commuters will also use it as a stepping point to access other areas on the Gold Coast, or to get to and from friend’s homes between Beaudesert, Canungra and the Gold Coast.

The bus will run on the following Saturdays in March and April and every Thursday in the school holidays:

• Saturday 17th March• Saturday 14th AprilFor more information visit wwwscenicrimtransport.

com or email [email protected].

A free bus service will operate from Canungra to Pacific Fair


The Old Barn Farm Shop at the Olive FarmSet amongst the rolling hills of Biddadd-

aba, Oliva di Tabragalba is essential for any foodie or coffee lover to visit.

Owned and operated by local couple, Scott and Anita Bunch, the property boasts an extensive olive plantation with beauti-fully restored buildings complimenting the landscape.

The main farm shop is situated in a beautifully converted hay barn dating back 140 years.

Here you will fi nd a vast array of tempt-ing foods including our own duck pate, award winning pork pies, homemade relishes and jams. They also stock some fantastic coffee sourced locally from Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation. The deli counter houses some delicious locally made pates, mixed olives and other tasty treats that will add to any family or friends feast.

Scott and Anita are passionate about their cheeses. They aim to source and supply the fi nest, whether it is a Colston Basset Stilton, a Mature Gouda or a soft gooey goats cheese.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are all sourced from local farmers and are free from pesti-cides. From their own orchard they have a wide range of organic citrus fruits includ-ing: ruby grapefruit, blood red oranges, bush lemons, lemonade lemons, limes, cumquats, mandarins, apples and pears. We also have from the orchard bananas, avacadoes and fi gs.

Oliva di Tabragalba is open from Satur-day 17th March 2012 with olive tasting and olive products for sale, coffee and local organic produce and Joel Wiggins Jazz Trio performing from 2pm.

They are located at 169 Biddaddaba Creek Road, Biddaddaba.

The main farm shop is in the beautifully converted hay barn dating back 140 years

Logan and Beaudesert B u s h w a l k e r s

Logan and Beaudesert Bushwalkers comprises some fi fty members who get together for weekend day walks, overnight camping trips and extended throughwalks in south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

More distant trips away are organised to Tasmania, New Zealand and to the Snowy Mountains with the object of taking on a variety of walk related activities. In recent years our members have walked the Kokoda Track, climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, done the Overland Trail in Tasmania.

Every weekend we offer a variety of walks on both Saturday and Sunday graded from medium to hard with occasional easy grade walks.

Members’ ages vary from thirty-fi ve to seventy years of age with a predominance of older adults. Obviously members are generally reasonably fi t and enjoy outdoor activities.

Enquiries can be made to Heather O’Keeffe by email [email protected] or phone 3208 6420, or for more information visit www.bushwalkers.com.

SATURDAY WALKS:• 25th Feb - West Canungra Creek• 10th Mar - Apple Tree Park or Purlingbrook Falls.• 31st Mar - Jennys Waterhole • 7th May - Mt Warning Camp. • 12th May - Mt. Mitchell (Cunningham’s Gap)

Sunrise walk• 26th May - Westrays Grave – Christmas Creek• 2nd June - Albert River Circuit OR Bithongabel • 16th June - Lower Portals – • 23rd June - Pizza Walk – Rathdowney. • 30th June - Illinbah Circuit – Binna Burra. • 14th July - Shepherds Walk• 4th August - O’Reillys TBA • 11th August - Caves Track and Lower Bellbird

Circuit • 18th August - Wyaralong Dam • 1st September - Python Rock, Pat’s Bluff and

Luke’s Bluff. O’Reillys • 8th September - The Pilgrimage – Canungra• 29th September - Warrie Circuit or Twin Falls• 6th October - Yellow Pinch Walk• 13th October - Araucaria Track Binna Burra


LAUNCH OF SCENIC RIM TRANSPORT WEBSITE As part of the Social Plan Steering Committee, the new Scenic Rim

Transport website has been launched (www.scenicrimtransport.com) and also a telephone contact (5541 4176) for residents to phone if they need to enquire about transport options available. All households will be receiv-ing a mail out with a fridge magnet advising of this number.

As part of the project a FREE bus will be available on the third Satur-day of the month from Canungra to Pacifi c Fair departing D J Smith Park at 9.25am and returning at 3.30pm. The next FREE bus will be 17 March. This gives our younger residents an opportunity to have something to do at the weekend without the reliance on family to transport them. The FREE bus run will continue until the end of this year. I urge residents to make use of it when they can because like all these projects, if the community don’t use it, it will be lost.

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR FURAL FIRE OFFICERWhat wonderful recognition Stephen Geiger received for his 35 years

of service to the Canungra Rural Fire Brigade when he was awarded the National Medal , the most prestigious medal in Australia for person-nel with an exceptional service history to emergency services. This is a tribute not only to Stephen but the local Rural Brigade who have worked so cohesively to protect our rural properties.

UPCOMING ARTS AND CULTURE TRAIL 2012 The Open Doors exhibition of 2012 Scenic Rim artists studios was

launched recently by Penelope Wensley, Governor of Queensland. Canungra features on the trail in June when a number of local artists including Tamlyn Geiger, Gerard Walker, Joy Drescher, Wendy Trulson

and Debbie Oberhart will be exhibiting at the picturesque venue of Wallaby Ridge. This weekend is always worth a visit to appreciate not only the beauty of our local area but the talents of our local artists. The booklets will be available at the Canungra Information Centre and local cafes.

NEW OFF LEASH DOG PARK The park is now secure for residents to run their dogs in a secure place

and the fi nishing touches of a seat and some vegetation will be completed in the coming weeks. The park is situated on the lower level of ground between Moriarty Park and Canungra Creek.

COMMUNITY GROUPS The Chamber of Commerce is a very valuable group which has recently

been established, mainly to represent the business interests in town and CADA, with Ken Hill as the newly elected president is very welcoming to new members, representing the broader interests of our area.

CONTACT ME I am always available to talk with residents by phone, 0407 630 052 or

5540 5403 or by email [email protected] will be at the Canungra Library on the fi rst Saturday of the month

from 9am till 11am if you wish to drop in.

Election DatesQUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Saturday 24 March 2012LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Saturday 28th April 2012

Unfortunately polling booth locations for both State and Local Government Elections had not been fi nalised at the time of publication - please check www.

ecq.qld.gov.au for details closer to the date.


CORDED INTERNAL WINDOW COVERINGS

The Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard – Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulation 2010, which applies nationally from 1 July 2011, affects you as an Owner of a rental property.

The new mandatory standards set by the ACCC apply to suppliers. A supplier includes anyone leasing the goods. So as a Lessor, you are legally responsible for ensuring that the corded window furnishings you supply meet the mandatory safety standards. Failure to do so is an offence under The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (“The ACL”) and carries a penalty of up to $1.1 Million for companies and $200,000 for individuals.

Under the product liability provisions of The ACL consumers can seek compensation or damages for personal injury or other loss caused by a safety defect.

The law of negligence extends your obligations beyond consumers. It is clearly established that an Owner of a property owes a duty of care not only to the Tenant, with whom the Owner has a contract, but anyone who the Tenant may invite into the home, including children who visit the home from time to time.

The result of breaching the duty of care is that a Court can order the Owner to pay compensation for damages, including punitive damages, which allows the Court to effectively punish the Owner by ordering him to pay over and above the usual award of pain and suffering and loss of income. These types of awards can often be very high, and are sometimes in the millions. The Court will take into account the Owners knowledge and the ease and cost involved in removing the risk. The cost of having an appropriate company carry out a service is minimal-especially when weighed against the life of a child.

Insurance policies vary, but most have an exclusion clause that means that the insurance company does not have to pay out for negligence claims where the Owner knowingly takes no action or breaks the law relating to fixing a defect or making the home safe.

The General Tenancy Agreement also provides that the premises and inclusions must comply with health and safety regulations at the start and throughout the tenancy.

Leaving aside any question of legal liability, what Owner would want to risk the life of a child and live with the knowledge that a tragedy could have been so simply avoided?

If you have any questions about your legal responsibilities as an Owner, or require assistance with other legal matters, we at Informed Conveyanc-ing Lawyers, your local legal team, can assist you. Contact Robert Friend on 0412 537 410 or Suzanne Roberts on 5543 4996.Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information only and no person should rely on its contents. Rather they should obtain legal advice from a qualified professional person. None of the publisher, author or editors are responsible for the results of any actions taken in reliance on the information in this article and expressly disclaim all or any liability, howsoever caused, arising from or in

connection with this article.

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Refl exology for Your HealthBy Renee Jones

Your feet carry you for more than a million steps each year.

They also have refl ex points that relate to all organs and body parts that can be stim-ulated using simple massage techniques.

The All-Natural HealthCare Clinic team offer refl exology, an ancient foot massage treatment, to help soothe weary feet, help you relax, improve circulation and aid healing, just to name a few.

Senior Therapist and Manager Bob Richards said that the art of refl exology is fast becoming popular option for those looking to support the body’s own natural healing process.

“Refl exology is based on the principle that our hands and feet have certain refl ex points that relate to every part of our body including organs, glands, and our periph-eral body parts,” he said.

“Through the stresses of our daily lives, these refl exes can become stagnated and blocked.

“For example, we can help clear your

sinuses using a subtle thumb technique on each of your toes,” Mr Richards.

Therapist Mel Wingate has long been a practitioner of refl exology and brings her expertise to help clients live a healthier life.

“A deep compression massage to the feet can free blockages sending relief to painful areas, assist in healing diseases and even give an early detection to ailments not yet identifi ed.

“Clients who receive a treatment feel relaxed from the ball of their foot to the top of their heads and often notice immediate improvements in their health.

“You can lie back and enjoy a relaxation session that subtly works on the whole body starting from the extremity that takes the brunt of our daily lives,” she said.

All-Natural HealthCare Clinic thera-pists are available at the Canungra Valley Medical Clinic on Mondays and Thurs-days between 9am and 4pm. Call them on 0412 747 529 or 0404 643 330 to book your refl exology session.

Girls Ready for the ChallengeRugby League is no longer ‘just for boys’.Gold Coast Junior Rugby League is calling all girls on

the Gold Coast between 14 and 17 years to join the NEW girls open competition that will kick off in May 2012.

Long-time president Peter McGrath says our competi-tion now caters for all age groups both boys and girls.

“Having the support base to introduce a girl’s open competition shows the depth Rugby league has on the Gold Coast,” he said.

“More and more young female players are enjoying the game of Rugby League. Last year we saw three Gold Coast clubs, Nerang, Currumbin and Jimboomba do exception-ally well in the Ipswich Girls Open competition.”

McGrath said the Gold Coast Junior competition is set to increase to over 5000 members in 2012. “Last year, State wide female participation in rugby league has grown 11% and is expected to increase further in 2012.”

McGrath said 2012 will see many changes. The new junior league website was launched in the New Year. The Junior League is on Facebook and parents and players have been utilising this tool for upcoming events, compe-tition results and news updates.

Coast Junior Rugby League will be hosting ‘Come and Try Days’ for girls interested in playing on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March. The girl’s competition is expect-ed to have six teams from the Gold Coast region and is scheduled for kick off in May.

For more information about the girls competition and ‘Come& Try’ days go to the GCJRL website www.gold-coastjuniorrugbyleague.com.au

For enquiries please contact Eva on 5522 7722 or [email protected]

Making 2012 Your Best Year Yet!

By Adele SpurginStop, observe, listen and feel….

Hello Lovely Canungra, Let’s start again where we left off from last month which

was “saying it the way you want it as opposed to the way you don’t want it”....and stick with language a bit longer!

I am typing this article from Melbourne, looking out on the Yarra River, watching some rowers do their thing on the river, when an idea popped into mind for this month’s article.

I heard the Cox at the helm of the boat, command the instructions and I marvelled at how the team both listened and responded to his requests beautifully in synch and in time. Job well done you would say to the crew. However I think it is job well done on the part of the Cox too. See it is like this, the meaning of communication is the response it gets.

If you receive the response you desire from your communication you know you conveyed your message, however if the response by the receiver(s) is one you weren’t aiming for, then you as the communicator have the ability to make it more clear.

Back to the rowers... so if the Cox communicated (which he did) and the team didn’t do what he said (which they didn’t), as let’s face it his vantage point in this instance is of utter most importance to all, then he can take it to mean that as they weren’t doing what was communicated his instruction in this instance was unsuccessful and he would have to change his communication.

Interesting?Just think about children, friends, loved ones. “If the

meaning of communication is the response it gets” how could you be doing it differently this month?

Super 7 Cricket Challenge!Canungra vs Nerang

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For more details call or email Stu: 0422 986 208 or [email protected]



Vet Talk- WET WEATHER AND HORSES -

with Chris Corcoran, Canungra Veterinary Clinic

Saddle Up for Leukaemia FoundationBookings are now open for the Blackbutt Charity Ride for Leukaemia

over this year’s Easter long weekend.Organisers, Trail Riding Australia, have planned a fun-fi lled family

event that will start at Blackbutt and take riders along the beautiful Bris-bane Valley Rail Trail.

Jill Batty of the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland, said the aim of the weekend was to give riders a picturesque but challenging ride and allow them to raise funds through sponsorships and donations.

Ms Batty said registration for the even cost $50 and participants were expected to raise a minimum of $200 each for the Leukaemia Foundation. Registrations close Friday 23rd March.

Potential riders seeking further information on the Blackbutt Charity Ride for Leukaemia including camping and catering arrangements, insur-ance cover, and any other details should contact Jill Batty on (07) 5503 1270 or [email protected].

The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is Queensland’s fi rst major rural rail trail with a total of 142km of trails between Wulkuraka near Ipswich and Blackbutt and when completed will be the longest rail trail in Australia. What: Blackbutt Charity Ride supporting the Leukaemia FoundationWhen: Easter weekend, Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 2012Where: Starting from Blackbutt and following the beautiful Brisbane Valley Rail TrailWhy: The event will raise funds to help those whose lives have been affected by leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders.

Orchid & Foliage Festival10-11 March 2012

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Plant Sales – Orchids, Ferns, Begonias, Aroids, Bromeliads and many others....

Catering by Norma’s Kitchen; Lucky Door; Raffl es; Orchid Growing Accessories; Craft/Cake Stall.

BUS TRIPS WELCOMEDPhoto Competition & Whimsical Garden Competition

Open to the Public all Ages

Guest speaker will be talking on Basics for Growing Orchids on Saturday 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

TWO DAY ENTRY PASS $3 Saturday – 8.00am to 3.00 pm, Sunday – 9.00 am to 3.00 pm

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Although we all welcome the rain, those with horses have seen an increase in a few diseases that are directly attributable to the wet condi-tions. The most common issues we treat horses for during the wet months are hoof abscesses, mud fever and rain scald.

Hoof abscesses, or more correctly subsolar abscesses, are a common cause of sudden, severe lameness in horses. They are caused by penetra-tion of the sole by a sharp object, invasion of a crack in the sole by bacte-ria, or infection of a bruised sole. Hoof abscesses can occur in any horse, but horses with poor quality hooves, especially those with seedy toe, are more predisposed.

Horses with abscesses are usually severely lame and are very reluctant to bear weight on the affected leg. The site of bacterial penetration is very diffi cult to see. Treatment involves cleaning the sole and “paring” away some of the sole to allow drainage. In many cases antibiotics are required to prevent infection of the important underlying structures. The foot should be dressed with a poultice to encourage drainage, and all cases should be provided with protection against tetanus. Pain relief (by prescription only) is required in most cases.

Mud fever is a condition of the lower limbs seen in horses exposed to chronic wet conditions. It is also known as greasy heel or cracked heel. The correct veterinary term is pastern dermatitis. In this condition the skin over the pasterns and heels becomes infected, resulting in scabby or exudative (oozing) lesions that are typically very painful. In severe cases, the skin at the back of the pastern may split open, producing deep horizon-tal cracks (which is where the term cracked heel originates).

Horses with white hair on the lower limbs are predisposed to pastern dermatitis. Treatment involves removing the horse from the wet condi-tions and stabling the patient in an enclosure with clean, dry bedding. The affected area of skin should be carefully clipped and cleaned, then rinsed with an antiseptic rinse to help remove as many of the “crusts” or scabs as possible. Severe cases always require antibiotics, and in many cases regular penicillin is not suffi cient. Topical ointments containing corticosteroids and antibiotics are useful, and many patients will require anti-infl ammatories.

Rain scald is the lay term for a skin condition more correctly known as dermatophilosis. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Derma-tophilus congolensis, which is a normal inhabitant of the horse’s skin. When the horse becomes affected, they develop areas of matted hair (similar to little paint brushes). The matting is due to serum oozing from the skin. More common areas affected include the rump, saddle area and fl anks. Treatment involves bathing the patient in medicated shampoos, and preventing recurrence by rugging during periods of rain. Some more severely horses may also require a course of antibiotics.

If you have any questions about any of these diseases please call us at Canungra Veterinary Surgery on 5543 5622.


Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM)NEW HOMES FOR SPRINGBROOK’S

THREATENED WILDLIFESpringbrook’s wildlife received a New Year’s

present for 2012 in the form of recently acquired land being progressively added to Springbrook National Park, eventually increasing its total size by 705 hectares.

This will further safeguard some of the area’s most threatened inhabitants, helping them to fi nd new homes and increase their populations.

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) partnered with the Australian Rainfor-est Conservation Society (ARCS) to form the Springbrook Rainforest Restoration Project with the aim of restoring previously cleared lands back to their natural state.

ARCS members and volunteers are busy working in the fi eld supporting local rainforest species regeneration.

All surplus infrastructure has been removed and recycled or reused with the help of the local community.

When the remaining areas are rehabilitated they will progressively become part of the Spring-brook National Park.

The new land will enhance the integrity and resilience of the Gondwana Rainforests of Austra-lia World Heritage Area, restoring habitat for numerous threatened and endangered plant and animal species and provide corridors to connect areas of the park that were previously fragmented.

For further information on the project please visit: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/spring-brook/restoration/index.html

STAYING SAFE IN OUR PARKSOver the summer months, QPWS rangers have

been working in collaboration with offi cers from the Tamborine Police to conduct joint patrols at the Cedar Creek section of Tamborine National Park.

Despite clear signage in the park, a small number of visitors are still entering restricted access areas in the gorge. Access to these areas is restricted to help keep you and your family safe.

There have been serious accidents in the past including drownings and people falling on the gorge’s steep and slippery slopes.

The fi ne for entering these areas without permission can be up to $300 under the provi-sions of the Nature Conservation Act 1992. To avoid receiving such a fi ne please pay attention to the safety signs in our national parks.

For more information on the restricted areas in our national parks please visit the DERM website at <www.derm.qld.gov.au or visit the Tamborine Information Centre.

LOOKOUT! NEW UPGRADES…QPWS rangers have been busy upgrading

lookouts in several local national parks to provide improved access for the local community and visitors.

Work has commenced at Morans Falls lookout in Lamington National Park and will be complet-ed by June this year. So start planning a family outing to the top of the mountain to enjoy the magnifi cent views on offer when this upgrade has been completed.

Another great addition to park infrastructure is the new lookout at the Witches Falls section of Tamborine National Park. The lookout provides a great opportunity to take in the sights of this amazing national park and remains a favourite destination for fi rst time visitors and regulars alike.

The Witches Falls section of the park is located adjacent to Main Western Road on Tamborine Mountain.

FIGHTING BACK AGAINST WEEDSWhile you have been weeding your gardens,

QPWS rangers have been busy eliminating weeds at Kamarun lookout and the area around Green Mountains, Lamington National Park.

Lantana, moth vine and madeira vine are an on-going challenge. Native to South America, madeira vine Anredera cordifolia, which is also known as potato vine or lambs tail vine, smothers trees and shrubs with a thick cover of succulent leaves and aerial tubers, and eventually kills the plant.

QPWS in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland have recently released an approved biological control measure for madeira vine - a beetle, Plectonychya correntina. The orange and black spotted beetle has been released in a small, isolated national park south of Canungra which is badly infested with the vine. Both the larvae and adult beetle are leaf eaters and are set to destroy the growth and prevent further spread of the inva-sive vine in the park.

Madeira vine is classed as declared Class 3 species under the Land Protection Act 2002. Biosecurity Qld and QPWS are closely monitor-ing the site and we hope to provide further news on the success of the beetle in the near future.

CONNECT WITH NATURE DURING AUTUMNAre you looking for activities to entertain your

family during the Easter holidays?The QPWS Connect with Nature autumn

program is underway with a number of activi-ties for children, adults and families being run in some of South East Queensland’s national parks.

Come join a ranger under the stars at Green Mountains campground on 5 April 2012 and help us celebrate 25 years of the Gondwana Rainfor-ests of Australia World Heritage Area in an old fashioned slide show night. Pull up your camping chair with your friends and family to learn what’s so special about Lamington National Park and why it has World Heritage status.

Green Mountains campground at Lamington National Park is a popular destination for fami-lies over the Easter holidays each year. Limited spaces are available so please book your campsite early to avoid missing out on your site!

Visit our website at www.derm.qld.gov.au for more information on this program, campsite bookings and the new winter program.

If you are interested in any other topics linked to national parks, or the role of QPWS in manag-ing protected areas, please email us at <[email protected]> and we will be happy to consider your suggestions for future columns.

Neil Cambourn, Regional Manager, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Earthmoving

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Acreage Mowing. Ph: 0419 900 015Slashing & Acreage Mowing. Leroy 0400 869 189 6/12

The Mower Man. Push behind mowing and snipping, general gardening. Ph: 5543 0480Mulch. $25 per cubic metre. Ph: 5545 0467, 0419 646 046

GiftsFlutterby Fantasy. Ph: 5543 5878

Glass

GroceriesCanungra FoodWorks. Ph: 5543 4755Joseph the Greengrocer. Ph: 5545 0700

A-Z Gas ServicesSam Cecchini

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Canungra PermacultureFor practical advice on how to achieve

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Gym

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Health and Beauty

Health and Beauty

Avon Distributor, Marj Pholi. Ph: 5543 5421Canungra Hairdressing. Ph: 5543 5455Yoga with Shirley. Ph: 5543 4047Nutrimetics Consultant. Will to do fundraisers. Linda Hinchcliffe. Ph: 5543 7125 or 0434 398 079

Legal Services

Lance Cordingley. Ph: 5545 1210

Kitchens

Mechanical

Canungra Auto Cliic. Ph: 5543 5844.Geiger Motors. Ph: 5543 5222.

OptometristTamborine Mountain Optometrist. Ph: 5545 0277Scenic Rim Optometrist. Ph: 5541 9510Specsavers. Ph: 5541 1177

PainterPainter: 25 years exp. Free quote. David 0401 353 373 09/12

Pest Control

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PortalooCanungra Hire. Ph: 0417 798 855, 5543 4350

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Post Office

Power Poles

Printing

Pumps

Quit SmokingJoannie Wolter. Ph: 5545 0261

Real EstateAussie Lifestyle Properties. Ph: 5543 4889, 0417 728 072Canungra Realty. Ph: 5543 5555Hinterland Gold Properties. Ph: 5543 4355, 0419 654 549Jobson’s Traditional Realty. Ph: 5545 2550Geoff Brand Real Estate. Ph: 5543 5558Kendall Real Estate. Ph: 5545 5000

Septic & Sullage

Service StationCaltex Canungra. Ph: 5543 5226Geiger Motors. Ph: 5543 5222

ShedsKAM Constructions. BSA 1165637. Ph: 5547 7133

SignsEagle Eye Signs. Ph: 5541 2426, 0439 788 017 06/12

Sport

Canungra Swimming Pool. Ph: 0437 018 518Canungra Soccer Club. Ph: 0414 435 919

Travel AgentTravelling Places. Ph: 5545 1600

Treelopping

Mountain Trees. Ph: 0438 176 775

Veterinary SurgeonCanungra Veterinary Surgery. Ph: 5543 5622

Waste Management

Water

Water Filters

Water Tanks

WaterproofingWaterproof 2000. Ph: 5543 7182

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Classi�edsFOR SALE

44 Gallon Drums: Food Grade $20. Ph 0401 700 019. 04/12

Air conditioner: – LG single phase, in window. $100.00. Ph: 5545 3906. 05/12 Caravan: 2009 Coromal Princeton 6535. 22ft x 8ft. Island queens size bed, full ensuite, air con, 186ltr fridge/freezer, gas/electric stove-oven, rear camera, roll-out awning, full annex, ind suspenion. Travelled 2000km. Suit new buyer. $66,750. Ph: 5543 5581, 0419 758 845. 04/12

Dining Table: Oval, extendable table, timber, 6 chairs, very good condition. Doesn’t fit in new house. $175. Ph: 0417 752 714. 04/12

Ford Falcon Sedan: 2005 BF XR6 Ford Falcon Sedan. Immaculate condition. Always garaged and serviced. To be sold with roadworthy and service books. Only travelled 62,500klms. Registered till July 2012. Ph: 5543 5581, 0419 758 845. 04/12

High Chair: Italian design, adjustable height, on castors, tray. $25. Ph: 0417 752 714. 4/12

Holden Barina: SRI 2005 Sports. 120,000km. Reg serviced, 5sp man, a/c, pwr windows, black, 5dr hatch, Exc cond. $8,000 - open to offers. 04/12. Ph: 0417 728 072. 04/12

Lots of Jigsaw Puzzles and Books: Cheap, assorted designs/titles. Ph: 5541 0978 anytime. 05/12 Mirrors: 1900 x 980 white frame $25, 1500 x 1100 $20 or two for $40 ono. Ph: 5545 3906. 05/12

Mushroom Compost: Get your garden ready for spring. Pick up or delivery. Ph: 0418 735 091 or 5541 3827.Office Desk: – 1800 x 750 Utility drawer and file drawer – Grey $75 ono – 5545 3906. 05/12

Roses: Fresh cut $10~$20/bunch 2541 Beaudes-ert Nerang Rd, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296. (p)

Shipping Container: 20ft, good condition. $3,400 ono. Ph: 0428 608 808. 03/12

Spa: Inground, 6 person, has spa cover, pump (pump end needs fixing – motor good) has a solar panel – can go above ground with a frame. $1250.00 neg – Ph: 5545 3906. 05/12

TV: – Panasonic old type in good working condition – Free pick up only. Ph: 5545 3906. 05/12

Upright Freezer: 120L good condition $90 – Ph: 5545 3906. 05/12

Wardrobe: 2 door hanging space only good condition - $50. Ph: 5545 3906. 05/12

White Cane Rocking Chair: Great condition, high back. Currently used in nursery room. $100 ono. Ph Tara 0404364989. 05/12

WANTED TO BUY

Collector: Wants antique bottles and fruit jars, cash paid. Call Steve 0417 897 957. (p)

Wanted: Extension ladder. Ph: 0414 755 019. 05/12

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

Alpacas for Sale: From 6 months old, various colours & ages. Delivery to Canungra & Tamborine areas included. Adults from $350 & Crias from $500. Call 5544 0106. 04/12

Baby Budgies: Many colours, $15each. Ph 0409 982 456. p

PETS AND LIVESTOCK

Geese: Chicks to adults. From $20. 5543 7238. (p)

Hay: Lucerne Bales $15ea. 2541 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296. (p)

Puppies for Sale: Italian Greyhound/Border Collie x Kelpie. $50 each. Ph: 0422 701 937. 05/12

Wanted: Tea Cup Pomeranian or Toy Long Haired Chiuaha. Ph: 5543 5746. 03/12

POSITIONS VACANT

Apprentice Nursery Person: With enthusiasm and a passion for plants. Req to commence 3 yr apprenticeship in Mount Nathan. Suit young person. Email resume to [email protected] or call Jodie on 0403 847 977.Volunteer Computer Tutors: Needed for the Seniors on the Net Program at Canungra Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 5543 5156.

ACCOMMODATION

Beechmont: Magnificent European Style home on 2 acres. 4 bedrooms which includes 2 master bedrooms and 2 ensuites. Study and gas points for heating. The lawn and garden care is includ-ed in the price. Pets on application. Available 15th March $640 per week. Call Aussie Life-style Properties 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072.Duplex: 3 bedroom, lounge, bathroom, laundry, pool, on large block. Walking distance to town. $280pw. Ph: 0400 035 681. 05/12

Large Family Home in Town: 4 bedroom + ensuite, lounge and family room, air con DLUG, covered entertaining area. No Pets. Available 17th March $380 per week. Call Aussie Life-style Properties 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072.Property Management: Let us take the head-ache out of renting your property. Call Monique on 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072. (p)

Queenslander: 4 bedroom + ensuite, wide timber floor boards, Spacious kitchen and living areas. Air con, Wide verandahs DLUG. Set on 5 acres with amazing views. No pets, pony ok. Available now $460 per week. Call Aussie Life-style Properties 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072.

For real estate sales and information see our Property Guide in the centre

pages of this Canungra Times.

WORK WANTED

Work Wanted: 35 yr old male, fit and can work flexible hours. Has own vehicle and ABN. Available for immediate start. Lives in Canungra - 0433 986 703.

CLAIRVOYANT

Clairvoyant: Fern 0431 091 296. (p)

BIRTHS

Dougherty: John and Jennifer Dougherty proudly announce the safe arrival of Nicholas Gary born on 16th February 2012. Weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces. Brother to James.

POSITIONS VACANT

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Business for Sale: Motorcycle apparel & acces-sories retail store & internet sales plus Tattoo & Piercing studio. Prime position Canungra. Huge potential. WIWO $85K + GST. Ph 0412962803.Mowing Business: Price inlcudes commercial zero-turn/tandem trailer. All enquiries phone: 0488 434 704.

Private classified advertisements are free of charge and run for three months unless we are asked to remove the ad. Please send advertisements to [email protected] or phone 07 5543 5532.

DeadlineThe deadline for the April

edition of The Canungra Times is Friday 23rd March.

Weddings & Functions Manager Wanted

We require the services of an experienced weddings and functions coordinator to head our weddings and functions team. Duties are varied and include, but are not limited to, wedding sales, marketing and bookings, wedding coordination for weddings, and function coordination for functions.

Remuneration will be subject to experience. Hours are flexible, however weekend work will be required.

Please send your resume in the first instance to the Managing Director, James Kim at [email protected] or fax to 5543 6627. We will contact you for an interview if required.

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the Canungra Times classifieds (text only).

Your ad will run for three months unless you ask us to remove it.

Email your ad to:[email protected]

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDListings in the Community Noticeboard are free of charge for community organisations only. Email [email protected] or phone 0407 671 286.

We attempt to publish each notice, subject to space restrictions, however we reserve the right to edit or omit notices.

ART & CULTURE GROUPThe Canungra Art & Culture Group Inc meets

every second Thursday at Canungra Show-grounds Art Hut 10am-1pm for fun, friendship and participation in a craft project. $2 per person (bring a plate). Phone Robyn on 5543 5528.

CHURCH SERVICESCanungra Uniting Church: Appel Street. Ph: 5541 1018. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays 10.30am, 4th and 5th 9am. Ph: 5543 4021.St Luke’s Church: National Park Road. Sundays at 7.45am.Seventh Day Adventist: The Little School House, Tamborine Village. Saturdays at 11am, Sabbath School (Saturdays) 9.30am. Ph: 5543 8035 or 5541 1224.

FOLKS RESPITE PROGRAMFOLKS Respite Program every Wednesday

10am - 2pm (except Public Holidays) at Mori-arty Park, Canungra. Do you enjoy socialising and meeting new people? Do you like sharing fi ne food with friends? Phone: 5540 1423. Cost: $8, bus: $2.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACEJoe Rye JP: available at the Community Signing Centre in the room adjoining Canungra Library on Wednesdays from 1pm - 5pm.Faye Hines JP: available at Canungra Visitor Information Centre Fridays from 10am - 4pm.

MARKETSBeechmont Country Markets: 3rd Sunday of the month 8am to 12 noon. Beechmont Commu-nity Centre at the roundabout, Beechmont. For enquiries phone 0458 233080 or email [email protected]. Boonah Country Markets Inc: 2nd and 4th Saturday each month, 7am-12noon. Springleigh Park, Boonah. Ph 0448 248 828.Cedar Creek Country Markets: Every Sunday 7am – 12 midday Chardon Bridge Rd, via Beenleigh Beaudesert Rd. Cedar Creek. Enqui-ries to Jo on 0488 575 960 or send an email to [email protected].

Collectables, Craft and Local Produce Market: Third Sunday each month. 9am to 2pm. Bearded Dragon Hotel, Tamborine Village. Enquiries phone Kym Hurst on 0427 517 563.

SENIORS ON THE NET Free Computer Lessons for anyone in

Canungra over 50 years. Basic Computer Course after which you have use of the comput-ers and internet plus help with emails, photos, letters, etc. All free! Phone Canungra Informa-tion Centre 5543 5156.

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN CRICKET CLUB JUNIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT!

Tamborine Mountain Cricket Club: Junior Presentation will be on Sunday 1st April from 2 - 5pm at the Long Road Sports Centre, Nth Tamborine. The AB Medal Night (Senior Presentation) will be held at St Bernard’s Hotel on Saturday night, 14th April. Please call Club Secretary, Sue Arthur, on 5545 2521 to confi rm attendance.

ORCHID AND FOLIAGE SOCIETYAlways wanted to learn more about orchids

and foliage plants, expand your collection, perhaps? Now is the time to join the Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society Inc.

The society is giving new members FREE MEMBERSHIP for 2012 to coincide with our “Thirty Years Celebration”.

Our meetings are relaxed, informative and entertaining with there being a wealth of horti-cultural knowledge amongst our members.

Our focus this year is on the novice grower with our meetings being on the third Wednesday of every month except December.

We meet at the Masonic Hall, cnr Albert and Brisbane Streets, Beaudesert, on the third Wednesday of each month excepting December. Doors open at 7.00 p.m. for plant and pot sales and the benching of competition plants.

The main meeting starts at 7.30 p.m. with there usually being a guest speaker to welcome.

Any other queries phone Peter on 55432108 or Lee on 55431716.

BEAUDESERT REUNIONThe annual Beaudesert Reunion will be held

on Saturday 10th March 2012 at St Thomas’ Anglican Church Hall in Albert Street, Beaudes-ert commencing at 9.30am.

This year is the 60th reunion. Organisers are hoping some of the ‘Baby Boomers’ will attend and celebrate with their friends and others of the older generation.

Morning tea will be provided, but it is a byo lunch, with tea, coffee and cordial provided. There will be a gold coin donation with a lucky door prize and a raffl e drawn on the day.

Whether you were born in Beaudesert, educated in Beaudesert, or resided in the Beaudesrt district, come and join your friends at the reunion.

For more information contact Ray Rooks on 5541 2388 or Judy Balmer on 5541 2172.

CANUNGRA SCOUT GROUP - TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISING PARTY

At Canungra RSL Club on Wednesday 14th March 2012. All welcome. 10% of Tupperware sales go to the Canungra Scout Group and a further $20 for every party booked on the night. Lucky door prize and games to play. For enqui-ries call Kerrie on 0413 607 502.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERSBeaudesert Hospital ......................... 5541 9111Sharp Park Camping Ground ...... 0409 550 745Canungra Library ............................. 5543 5791Canungra Police Station ................... 5543 5120Canungra School of Arts Hall .......... 5543 5161Canungra Visitor Info Centre ........... 5543 5156Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance) ........ 000Energex (Loss of Power)...................... 136 262Justice of the Peace - Joe Rye .......... 5543 5592Scenic Rim Regional Council .......... 5540 5111Water Enquiries (QUU 7am-7pm) ....... 132 657Water - Burst Pipes and Emergencies .. 132 364RSPCA Emergency ...................1300 ANIMALWildcare Australia (wildlife rescue) 5527 2444

SNAKE CATCHERSCanungra: John Adkins 0438 697 512


Canungra Bowls ClubBy Ray Hickson

Canungra Bowls Club Monday night Business and Community Compe-tition resumed on 6th February with ten teams taking part: Numb Nuts, The Lemons, Odds and Sods, Hotel (1), Hotel (2), Crazy Farmers, Paper Runners, Hopefuls, Bees News, Glass in Paradise.

Winners of the Business and Community Shield on 6th February (pictured above): Michael Mahony, Mick Tynan, Barry Broderick, Marilyn Tynan.

The Canungra Wall Plaque Competition started again for 2012. The first game was played against Benowa on Wednesday 8th February. Benowa were the overall winners with + 15.

Winners of the Canungra Wall Plaque Competition on 8th February (pictured above): Benowa team members: Adele Wagner, Keith Bryant, Kay Bryant, with

Canungra Ladies President Ray Hickson

Sport

ONE DAY, ON THE GREEN...One of a team of bowlers, Jack, collapses on the green just as Harry is about to

let go of his bowl. The others call out to Harry to stop. Harry has a look and says “It’s OK, I can

draw around him!” The claim is that Jack heard what Harry said and was so enraged it gave him the

will to survive his heart attack!


Sport

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Invitation Queensland Urban Utilities invites the local community of Canungra to celebrate the completion of the $7.2 million Canungra Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade. Please join us for the of� cial opening by Scenic Rim Mayor Cr John Brent, which will be followed by a BBQ and tour of the upgraded plant.

Event detailsLocation: Canungra Sewage Treatment Plant, Finch Road.Time: 10am–1pm Saturday, 14 April 2012.Transport: Due to limited parking on site, a bus will be available on the corner of Christie and Finch Road from 10-10.30am to take attendees to the event. Please do not drive directly to the plant.RSVP: Friday, 6 April 2012 on 1800 071 230 [email protected] further information please contactQueensland Urban Utilities on 1800 071 230 or [email protected]

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On the GreenCANUNGRA AREA GOLF CLUB

By Kim Sami

Saturday Mixed Comp 14/01/12 (SS vs PAR): Winner: R Bodey (+7). Runner-Up: P Broom-hall (+4)C/B. NTP: 5th – A Sami, Ladies 8th – C Gunson, 7th – C Gunson, 8th – G Black, 14th – S Spalding, 16th – R McAllan, 17th – R Pickering, 2nd shot 7th – M Groves, 16th - K Mann. BRD: G Maguire (+4), N Connolly (+3), B Mills (+3), R Pickering (+3), D Harris (+2), G Tallintyre (+2), R Jackson (+2), R Hewlett (+2), R Simeon (+2), A Sami (+2), R Harriman (+2) Balls to -2.Saturday Mixed Comp 14/01/12 (SS vs PAR): Winner: R Bodey (+7). Runner-Up: P Broom-hall (+4)C/B. NTP: 5th – A Sami, Ladies 8th – C Gunson, 7th – C Gunson, 8th – G Black, 14th – S Spalding, 16th – R McAllan, 17th – R Pickering, 2nd shot 7th – M Groves, 16th - K Mann. BRD: G Maguire (+4), N Connolly (+3), B Mills (+3), R Pickering (+3), D Harris (+2), G Tallintyre (+2), R Jackson (+2), R Hewlett (+2), R Simeon (+2), A Sami (+2), R Harriman (+2) Balls to -2.Thursday Men’s Comp 19/01/12 (Stroke & Putt): Winner: J Grimshaw (69). Runner Up – G Hopley (70) 3 way C/B. Putts: M Tynan (26) 3 way C/B. NTP: 5th – G Talintyre, 7th – R Boardman, 8th – G Maguire, 14th – G Hopley, 16th – P Ward, 17th – G

Hopley. BRD: T Regan (70), S Nakano (70), M Tynan (71), J McAllan (72), P Ward (72), R Board-man (73), balls to 76.Saturday Mixed Comp 21/01/12 (4BBB Stabl-eford): Winner: J Robinson & G Reeves (46). Runner-Up: B Day & K Muir (45) C/B. NTP: 5th – G Reeves, 7th – B Mills, 8th – J McAllan, 14th – R Simeon, 16th – K Muir, 17th – D Brown, 2nd shot 7th – M Tynan, 16th – M Tynan. BRD: R Hewlett & M Watson (45), D McGuiness & K Mann (45), K Cameron & M Tynan (42), K Cameron & J McAllan(41), D Harris & S Nakano (40) C/B, M Cully & R Rushbrooke (40) C/B.Saturday Mixed Comp 4/02/12 (2 Man Ambrose): Winners: S Fletcher & J Dean (61). Runners-Up: B Mills & R Hewlett (65.5). NTP: 5th – J Dean, 7th – J Dean, 8th – R Harriman. BRD: B Broderick & D Sullivan (66¼), J Beaver & R Bodey (66½), G Owen & G Mulhern (67½) C/B. Tuesday Ladies Comp 07/02/2012 (9 hole Stabl-eford): Winner: T Schmidt (14). Runner-Up – C Gunson (13) 4 way C/B. NTP: 5th – K Sami, 8th – N Edwards. BRD: S Mills (13), K Sami (13), P McAllan (13), P McMillan (10).Thursday Men’s Comp 9/02/12 (Stableford): Winner: C Spalding (38). Runner Up – G Hopley (37). NTP: 5th – R Jackson. BRD: J Kelleher (35), K Berghuss (35), R Simeon (34), B Mills (34) balls to 30.Saturday Mixed Comp 11/02/12 (Stableford): Winner: C Spalding (45). Runner-Up: J Beaver (40)C/B. NTP: 5th – S Spalding, 7th – C Spalding, 8th – J Dean, 17th – R Bodey, 16th – H Barnes. BRD: A Sami (40), B Day (40), R Jackson (39), S

Fletcher (38), R Simeon (36), B Broderick (36), N Connolly (36) balls to 31Thursday Men’s Comp 16/02/12 (Monthly Medal Stroke & Putt): Winner: G Talintyre (69). Runner Up – G Maguire (69). Putts: G Maguire (24). NTP: 5th – G Talintyre, 8th – D McGuiness, 17th – G Talintyre. BRD: B Broderick (70), R Cowling (70), G Hopey (71), D Harris (71), R Boardman (71), B Day (71).Saturday Mixed Comp 18/02/12 (Monthly Medal Stroke & Putt): Winner: G Owen (68)C/B. Runner-Up: R Jackson (68). Putts: R Jackson (27) C/B. NTP: 5th – P Broomhall, 7th – R Pickering, 8th – B Broderick, 14th – M Watson, 16th – R Simeon, 17th – R Pickering, 2nd shot 7th – M Tynan, 16th – H Barnes.BRD: R Simeon (70), B Broderick (70), R Bodey (72), D Brown (73), R Collins (73), R Pickering (73), K Gear (74), D McGuiness (76), K Cameron (77), R Harriman (77), K Mann (77).Tuesday Ladies Comp 21/02/2012 (9 hole Ambrose – bring a friend along day): Winners: Shiela Mills, Pam McAllan & Kerryn Nicoloff. Runners-Up – Lindell Grimshaw, Noleen Edwards & Kim Sami. NTP: 5th – Pam McAllan, Kerryn Nicoloff & Shiela Mills, 8th – Colleen Gunson, Sharron Warrell & Sue Maguire. BRD: Sue Maguire, Colleen Gunson & Sharron Warrell & Wendy Brown, Corrie McCarthy & Kim Sami. Thank you to our friends who came along today – Kerryn Micoloff & Corrie Nicoloff and welcome to our newest member Sharron Warrell. It was wonderful today to have a team consisting of three generations who also won the day.


Sport

Moriarty Park NewsBy Steve Moriarty

FOODWORKS JANUARY SPORTSPERSON OF THE MONTHThe Foodworks Sportsperson of the

Month for January is ten year old athlete Josh Aiken. Josh competed for the Beaudesert Little Athletics Club at the State Relay Championships in December and achieved some outstanding results. He was the fourth runner in his team and brought them home in 9th place out of 17 teams. Josh also jumped a personal best of 1.21m in the high jump, placing 3rd overall and 5th in the teams event. At the Little Athletics regional event held at Kingscliff in February, he placed equal 3rd in long jump with a PB of 4.12m, 5th in triple jump with a PB of 8.60m, 4th in the 60m hurdles, 6th in the 100m and 5th in the high jump. Josh will be competing in the hurdles and long jump at the State titles this month. As the Sportsperson of the Month, Josh will receive a $50 Foodworks voucher and $50 sports store voucher kindly donated by Canungra Food-works. Congratulations and well done Josh!

To nominate for FoodWorks Sportsperson of the Month, contact Steve Moriarty on 0407 671 286 or collect a nomination form from the Canungra Visitor Information Centre.

HALL AND FACILITY BOOKINGSMoriarty Park Hall and grounds are available for individuals and organ-

isations to hire for functions, meetings and training. For more informa-tion contact Ingrid Gill on 0431 794 933.

Canungra Soccer NewsBy David Baker

Thank you to all those parents and players who registered interest in playing the 2012 season and successfully negotiated the new online registration and payment process. Feedback has been generally positive but there were a few hiccups with previous players not appearing on the Football Federation of Australia database which it is hoped will disappear for next year.

For those who have not yet registered please go to www.myfootballclub.com.au and follow the links to register. The club is particularly keen for Senior Women and Men to register, as well as any under 17 boys who wish to form a colts team to get in ASAP so the club can nominate the teams we are able to fi eld and organise strips, coaches etc.

The Junior teams, Under 6 up to Under 11, can still use more players so they have suffi cient reserves but otherwise the response has been very pleasing as the number of players who will need to play out of their age group has been minimised.

We would like to hear from any parents who would like to coach a team or act as manager. If interested, email [email protected] or Bren Dalby on 0414 435 919 with any queries and all will be explained.

If you have registered with Canungra but have had second thoughts or wish to play elsewhere or have any queries regarding the online registration process please email [email protected].

If you have outstanding fees can you please endeavour to pay these ASAP as online registration does not allow approval of registrations until payment has been made in full. If this poses a problem please call Bren Dalby so arrangements can be put in place.

The registration fees have been kept at a reasonable level due to the hard work of Bren Dalby and a loyal band of volunteers running a canteen on train-ing and game days as well as pub raffl es. If you are able to help please contact Bren so we can keep the canteen open as it provides a vital meeting place and point of contact for all players and parents.

The Canungra Hotel continues to allow the club to raffl e meat trays every second Sunday arvo which allows fees to be kept to a reasonable level again this year . Anyone interested in helping out in this regard please ring Bren on 0414 435 919. It only takes an hour or so! GO THE OWLS in 2012!


Sport

By A’lysse ThompsonEight students from FutrePros Tennis Academy, based

at Emmaus College in Jimboomba and Canungra Tennis Centre, headed up to Queensland Tennis Centre to play in a tennis Queensland Tournament on Sunday 26th Feburary.

Over 100 enthusiastic young players attended the event.They stepped out onto the Pat Rafter Arena with the aim

to play like their idols did only a month ago. It was a really special experience for the young players to play on such a world class court.

FuturePros Tennis Academy dominated the Red Ball Challenge with Jacob Marcs winning and Codi Roberts the runner up. Jenna Potts took out third place and Alyssa King was in fourth place.

Hunter Thompson was the runner up for the Orange Ball challenge - an awesome effort to come runner upamongst a strong field, his results were 6-0, 6-4, 3-6.

Two players facing their first tournament really stepped up. Oliver Walker will be someone to watch out for at the next tournament in the orange ball. Finn Cummings also played really well in the green ball, taking the games to a tie breaker.

Josh Irwin was the runner up for the Green ball challenge what an achievement his results were 6-1, 6-2, 6-0, 3-6

The students attracted a lot of attention with the top results they achieved. They have put Jimboomba and Canungra on the map for Junior tennis, with many people wanting to know where the students trained.

FuturePros Tennis Academy Team Serve Up a Storm

Members of FuturePros Tennis Academy’s team at the Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane Tennis Centre. Inset: Cody Roberts, Runner Up of the Red Ball Hot Shots Challenge.


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Stylish cedar two story home

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This immaculate contemporary home is just four years young and nothing to be done, just unpack.

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The casual living areas are spacious and the kitchen is well appointed with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and ample storage space and is open to the casual dining and living areas and the expansive outdoor entertainment area.

The master bedroom is king size with ensuite and walk in robe and its own pri-

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The three additional double size bed-rooms have built in robes and are located at the opposite end of the home. The cen-tral hallway leading to the triple car garage.

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Living in the Scenic RimThe Scenic Rim is well-known for it’s

beautiful landscapes, but if you are consid-ering making the treechange, take into ac-count the advantages and disadvantages to country living such as:

Partner Issues In the days of two working partners often

pursuing different careers, it is absolutely critical that the interests of both are taken into account in the move.

According to web site regionalliving.com.au, partner confl icts are the single biggest reason why tree or sea change fails. If you currently live or work in the city, does the move mean you will spend more time driv-ing - although in some cases it may mean less time driving and less traffi c!

Life StyleMany people move to the Scenic Rim

because their main interest is their horses and associated activities. There are many equestrian clubs and associations and this is certainly well catered for. There are cur-rently several properties available for sale and rent which are set up for horses.

Sporting Clubs in the area range from soccer, cricket, equestrian and swimming to active hanggliding and paragliding clubs. Most towns, including Canungra, Tam-borine Village and Beechmont, have active craft groups and there are strong church communities in most areas.

There is a great sense of community in the Scenic Rim. Townships often band together to support residents in times of need. While some people bemoan the fact that ‘everyone knows everyone’, it can also be comforting to live in this environment, particualrly for families and older people.

AdaptabilityAny move to a new community requires

time and adaptability to fi t in, to build new friendship links, to fi nd people of common interests. It helps if you are willing to partici-pate in community activities. The problem can be most acute for retired couples be-cause they lack the interaction associated with school and work. Consider joining a community organisation such as Probus, the Lions Club

EducationWhat education facilities do you require

for you and your children? The Scenic Rim boasts some excellent public and private schools at both primary and secondary lev-els, but some travel may be involved de-pending on the area you are moving to.

TransportPublic transport is becoming available in

some areas and is supported by Council initiatives. Investigate what is available in your area via the Visitor Information Centre or Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Real EstateDepending on where you live now, by

making the move to a regional area, you may be able to upsize your home, reduce your mortgage, or move from a suburban block to acreage.

Health FacilitiesHealth facilities vary across Regional

Australia and the Scenic Rim is no excep-tion. Beaudesert and Boonah Hospitals are available for residents and hospitals on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane are generally less than an hour’s drive away. What are the health needs of you and your family now and in the future? How do these mesh with facilities in the localities of most inter-est to you?

There are some great schools in the area

Paragliding is a popular sport in the area

Beaudesert Hospital has some facilities for Scenic Rim residents

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39 Central Avenue, Mount Tamborine - seriously reduced

Stunning Home in Olde Eagle HeightsThis modern 3/4 bedroom home has been seriously reduced,

with offers over $800,000 considered.Designed with minimal maintenance in mind, the picture book

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Features include informal family living and dining, formal living and dining with views of the Coast, great verandas make the most of outdoor entertaining and living, elegant kitchen with gas cook top, electric oven, large pantry and cupboards, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar.

This elegant home is a short walk to cafes, shops, restaurants, and National Parks.

For more information or to arrange a private inspection of this impressive property, please call the exclusive agent Debra An-chor at Kendall Real Estate on 5545 5000.

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March 2012