Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

31/01/2025

Concerns have been raised that community assurances promised by Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli have not been followed through by council staff.
In April last year Mayor Natoli assured the community that no further council-initiated planting would take place on an ‘unofficial riverside pathway’ on the Maleny Precinct until the path’s future was determined.
However, local sources report that planting activities have since occurred, forcing users to seek alternative routes or step over tree saplings for a section of the trail.
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/path-plant-out-defies-promise/

30/01/2025

GLASSHOUSE Little A’s athlete, Brax Gibbons, has just returned home from a once in a lifetime development tour in New Zealand, at just 13-years-old. The development tour (January 9- 20) is traditionally offered to U15s Little A’s athletes, however Brax was one of three U14s to attend from Queensland.
Brax has been doing Little A’s since he was about six years old in the Tiny Tots program, and said he loves everything about the sport.
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/gibbons-impresses-at-nz-development-tour/

30/01/2025

THE lower hinterland has no public fast-charging availability with demand still not strong enough in the region, despite a record number of electric vehicle car sales nationally last year.
Beerwah, Landsborough, Mooloolah or Glass House Mountains have no public fast-charging options.
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/little-demand-for-charging/

30/01/2025

KABI Kabi Aboriginal Corporation is working with the Queensland Government and Coast2Bay Housing Group to deliver new social housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the hinterland.�The planned complex at 57–59 Beerwah Parade, located near the railway line and Beerwah Hotel, will feature 24 units designed to meet accessibility and liveability standards.
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/new-social-housing-units-are-set-for-the-hinterland/

30/01/2025

🎒 Back to School: Education in the Hinterland 📚

School is back in session, and we’re excited to bring you this week’s special Education Feature in our latest issue! Take a look at education in our beautiful hinterland.
It’s the perfect read to get inspired for the year ahead and stay connected to what’s happening in our schools.

📖 Grab your copy today, and let’s celebrate the start of another exciting school year!

https://issuu.com/glasshousecountrynews/docs/back_to_school_education_feature_jan2025?fr=sYjljMDgyMDQ4NDg

Maleny State High School
Beerwah State High School
KinderMarlee Early Childhood Centre
Guppy's Early Learning Centre
Glass House Mountains State School
St John's College, Nambour
Out & About Care & Education Maroochydore

30/01/2025

🏡 Looking for Your Dream Home? 🏡

With the kids back in school, it’s the perfect time to start the search for your next home! This week, our local real estate agents have a fantastic selection of Open Homes that could be your perfect fit.

✨ Don’t miss these opportunities to explore homes in your area! ✨ Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking for your next upgrade, our local agents are ready to help you every step of the way.

Check out this week’s Open Home listings below and find your dream home today! 🏠🔑

https://gcnews.com.au/open-home-listings-saturday-february-1st/

Ray White Beerwah, Landsborough & Mooloolah Valley
Pine Property Partners
Maleny Realty
Cassi Nuske - McGrath Coast & Hinterland
LJ Ho**er Caloundra - Aura - Beerwah
Danielle Young Property
Tamara - Hazelden Realty
Krystle Kirk - NEST Estate Agents

Ray White Beerwah, Landsborough & Mooloolah Valley 27 Toriana Place, Beerwah, 9:00am – 9:30am, Donnie Plant 0435 825 94275A Peachester Road, Beerwah, 10:00am – 10:30am, Alex Garden 0407 245 28784…

28/01/2025

🐾 Snuggle up to a new life! 🐾
This week at Coast Animal Refuge, we have a wonderful selection of furry companions that have been waiting for their forever homes! Come meet our adorable pets and see who steals your heart. 🐶❤️🐱
A special thank you to and Fodder Beerwah for their continued support in helping find loving homes for these amazing animals.
Let’s give these pets the loving families they deserve!

28/01/2025

The latest edition of The Sentinel News is ready to read online now!
With up-to-date news from our regions, a great travel feature, Spotlight on Fernvale & Lowood plus much much more.
We hope you enjoy the read as much as we enjoyed putting it together
https://www.somersetsentinel.com.au/online-edition
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28/01/2025

THE popular Maleny Markets on the Green are relocating indoors after two years of battling unpredictable weather.
Previously held on the green strip beside Maleny Realty, the markets will now take place at the Uniting Church in Maleny.
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/markets-move-indoors/

28/01/2025

CAMPING and caravan enthusiasts face a prolonged wait for camping options in the lower hinterland, as the Sunshine Coast Council has confirmed the Beerwah Sportsground campsite will remain closed indefinitely.�Division 1 Councillor Jenny Broderick said the site is no longer available for permanent camping.
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/campground-stays-closed/

27/01/2025

Readers don't forget to send through your first day of school pics before lunchtime tomorrow please.

Yay, It's the first day of school for 2025!!
Tears and tissues or high fives?!
We're doing our annual GC&M News 'First Day' poster next week and would love to feature your kids' pics.
Either reply to this post or email us with first names at [email protected].
Thanks!!

27/01/2025

January 28 edition ready to read online now!
With a great 'back to school' Education feature with coverage of the triplets about to start prep.
More great news from our region including 'social housing' and an update on camping at Beerwah Showgrounds.
Click the link and enjoy the read!
https://gcnews.com.au/latest-edition/

27/01/2025

MALENY District Sport and Recreation Club thanks the clubs, organisations and the public for making Sunday's 2025 Australia Day Hinterland Expo a huge success.
MDSRC President, Greg Williams, said the day, which included a moving citizenship ceremony for 25 new Aussies, had been a “fantastic” community event. Gumboot throwing, egg and spoon races and an obstacle course that unearthed some future potential Olympians were just some the highlights, Greg told GC&M News.
“A big thanks to all our donors and sponsors, as well as the winners of some of our main prizes,” he said.
Maleny Historical Society won Best Display, Pioneer Ukulele Group won Most Entertaining and The Dance Academy and Tai Chi Acro Yoga both won Most Energetic.
“We loved seeing families out and about participating with the sports and rec groups that make our region such a great place to live and play,” Greg said.
Pics and story in this week's Glasshouse Country & Maleny News
Images: Marsha Fotografie
Maleny District Sport and Rec Club
Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club
Andrew Powell MP
Andrew Wallace - LNP Federal Member for Fisher
Apex Club Maleny

25/01/2025

THE Coochin Hills trail walk will remain closed indefinitely while Queensland Parks work to manage the spread of Phytophthora (dieback).
A Department of Environment, Science and Innovation confirmed that they are working to install boot cleaning stations at the base of the trail in the next two weeks.
The initial discovery of the destructive plant disease on the trail in September 2024, caused the partial closure of the Coochin Hills.

25/01/2025

THE Maleny Bowls Club could soon have a complete makeover worth $1.2 million, which would include installing a new canopy and an artificial green.
Club secretary, Brett Gillis, said the club reached out to politicians at a council, state and federal level, to see what funding the club could possibly receive.
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/maleny-bowls-1-2m-dream-for-a-canopy/

24/01/2025

THE Mapleton and District Community Association Inc. (MADCA) has shared a significant victory for the Sunshine Coast hinterland. After years of persistent community advocacy, the Sunshine Coast Regional Council has pulled back from pursuing the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for privatising the Image Flat and Dulong quarries.
The decision, effective December 20, 2024, marks a turning point in the community’s efforts to retain public ownership of these assets.
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/privatisation-plan-scrapped/

23/01/2025

THE HINTERLAND Australia Day Expo is gearing up again for an exciting morning of community connection, celebration and entertainment at the Maleny Showgrounds on Sunday, January 26.
Running from 7am to 12pm, the event, proudly sponsored by the Maleny District Sport and Recreation Club (MDSRC), features free entry and activities for all ages. Maleny District Sport and Rec Club
Read more below:
https://gcnews.com.au/hinterland-set-to-shine/