january 2012

Issue No 76, January 2012 Phone: 07 5543 5532

Inside...

Canungra’s Christmas Lights competition was a tough one to judge with outstanding entries around the district.

Judges Gail and Cheryl from Flutterby Fantasy and Cr Virginia West, said the standard was extremely high and it was very hard to decide the winner.

In the residential lights category, the winners were:1st Place - Day Family, Maurita Court

2nd Place - Carol Thurston, Upper Coomera Road3rd Place - Leigh Bartlett, Bambling RoadBean In won the Business Lights Category.Organisers would like to thank the judges and the

sponsors of the event: Canungra FoodWorks, Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, Bling 4 Bikers, Canungra Valley Medical and The Canungra Times.

FRUIT OF THE FUTURE2

CANUNGRA SHINES AT BUSINESS AWARDS

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GYMNASTS EXCELPage 34

Christmas Lights Competition Winners!

First Place - ResidentialDay Family

Second Place - ResidentialThurston Family

CANUNGRA SHINES AT

The Canungra Times, January 2012


Uniting Church DinnerBrings Christmas Joy!

The Canungra Uniting Church hall was packed to capacity with over 70 people attending the annual Christ-mas dinner on Saturday 10th December.

Caterers, Cheryl and Allan Ford and family, provided a delicious three course meal, despite being involved in a motor vehicle accident only the week before.

Everyone enjoyed singing traditional Christmas Carols with Agnes Spaniak leading the singing. John Cummings accompanied on keyboard and Kevin Chidley on trumpet.

Children from the Church’s Sunday School provided a highlight of the evening by performing a nativity play following the main meal.

Children from the Sunday School performed a nativity play

Myles Plant with Shale, Kade and Jasp Leach and Connie Sutherland

An angelic Molly Thorogood

Kylie, Leilah and Donald Caswell


with Gina Dignan

Comunity Gathers for ‘Christmas in Canungra’

Having just returned from North America I thought I would share some of my thoughts on this great destina-tion. I hadn’t been to the US for several years and in some ways I was only going because my teenage chil-dren were desperate to visit.

We decided to go to New York City, however it is such a very long journey (14 hours to LA and another 5 onto NYC) that I decided to break the journey in Los Angeles for a couple of nights. I had been to LA several times and quite honestly it wasn’t one of my favourite destinations, however was I in for a pleasant surprise. We stayed at a newly revamped hotel, The Andaz, located on Sunset Strip, West Hollywood. From the moment we walked in and there was no reception but rather “20 somethings” with ipads I knew I was in for a different experience.

“Come and join us for a glass of wine in the lobby this evening so you can meet some fellow travellers, help yourself to the in room mini bar we only charge for alcohol (kids’ heaven) and let us know whatever we can do for you”. Sound different? It was great.

We took off to the wonderful J Paul Getty Museum which has to be the best kept free secret in the world. Housed in a fantastic new building with panoramic views of LA and beaches, this is an art collection not to be missed. Tour the stars homes in Beverley Hills, walk along the famous stars footpath outside Manns Chinese Theatre and tour downtown LA.

Shop till you drop in any number of malls. Everything seems to be half the price of Australia and even restau-rants are good value. Our favourite shop was The Grove and the Christmas decorations have to be seen to be believed – artificial snow, Santa and his reindeer flying over head, carol singing and a giant tree. Christmas as only the Americans can offer – quite magical!

New York, Florida and a Central American Cruise I will keep for another time. Take advantage of the tremendous deals available for travel to North America and out wonderful exchange rate in 2012. Contact us to use our knowledge to help you design your wonderful North American journey.

It was the first time in years that Christ-mas in Canungra has been held at Moriarty Park, but what a fantastic night it was.

Previous years have seen storms drive this event to Canungra Showground, but organisers couildn’t have been happier with the weather on Saturday 3rd December.

Clear skies and great entertainment by Fiddle in the Middle, Dance Fever and Canungra State School Choir made for a great community event.

President of Moriarty Park Commu-nity Sporting Centre Inc, which hosts the event, Steve Moriarty, paid tribute to the

Canungra community for getting behind it.“There was a wonderful turnout this

year and a lot of festive spirit among the crowd, said Steve, “We would also like to thank the sponsors of the event, Food-works Canungra, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Canungra Lions Club and the Canungra Times, who all help to make this such a great event.

“I would also like to acknowledge event coordinator Sandy Middis, who works tirelessly to ensure that the evening is a success, and all the performers who do such a great job of entertaining the crowd.”

Local Businesses Form Chamber of CommerceSeveral local businesses met on Wednes-

day 22nd December to initiate the forma-tion of a Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber will be a forum for local business to network with each other, to address issues for people in small business in Canungra and to support the community.

Shane Stevenson of Canungra News was elected as President, Noela Lee of Trilogy Accounting as Treasurer and Keer Mori-arty of The Canungra Times as Secretary.

Businesses with an ABN can join the Chamber for an annual fee of $72 and indi-viduals who do not have an ABN can join as Associate Members for $48.

Meetings will be held quarterly with the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday 22nd February.

For membership inquiries contact Shane Stevenson at Canungra News on 5543 5266 or Keer Moriarty at The Canungra Times on 5543 5532.


Canungra and distriCt date Claimer January - Happy New Year, Canungra• Mon 23rd - Back to School• Thurs 26th - Australia DayFebruary• Wednesday 22nd - Canungra Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Canungra RSL Services Club,

6.30pm. Ph: 5543 5532.March• 10th - 11th - Beaudesert Dist. Orchid and Foliage Society’s Autumn Show. www.bdofs.comApril• Friday 6th - Good Friday.• Sunday 8th - Easter Sunday• Monday 9th - Easter Monday• Wednesday 25th - Anzac DayMondays:• 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.Thursdays:• Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.• Members Night at Canungra RSL Services Club. Raffles, Members Cash draw. Ph: 5543

5524.• Every 2nd Thursday Karaoke at Canungra Hotel from 8pm 5543 5233.• Every 2nd Thursday Canungra Art & Culture Group. Canungra Showgrounds Art Hut. Ph:

5543 5528.• $35 pizza night at Canungra Hotel. 2 pizzas + garlic pizza. 5543 5233.• Kokoda Playgroup at Kokoda Barracks Call Maureen 5618 6405 or Helen 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.• 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 Sat: Beaudesert Marketfest 7am ~ 12pm. Jenny 5544 8200. Division 3 Cr Virginia West at Canungra Library 9am to 11am.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.


Canungra’s History... In Brief

Canungra Swimming PoolHoliday Open Times

Mon - Friday: 6.00am - 6.00pmSat: 8.00am - 4.00pm

Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pmSun: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Phone: 5668 3291

Happy New Year!from

DON’T LOSE OUR HISTORY! If you have memories, stories or written anecdotes about Canungra’s history, call The Canungra Times for inclusion in the paper. Copies of The Canungra Times are kept at the National Library of Australia and the Queensland State Library so 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.

THANK YOU

Canungra Swimming Pool would like to thank Cr Virginia West and the Scenic Rim Regional Council for all their effort at Canungra Pool and the installation of the much needed shade cloths.

WHOOPS!The recently released Canungra Calendar 2012 shows

Australia Day as 25th January. This is an error. Australia Day will be 26th January in 2012, just as it always is. The publisher sincerely apologises for any inconvenience.

TUTORS NEEDED

Volunteer computer tutors are needed to help out with the Seniors on the Net Programme at Canungra Visitor Information Centre. This is a free service to help local seniors keep up with the times plus give them another interest.

The Information Centre currently has two tutors but there is a waiting list for lessons. The commitment is only approximately two hours per week. For more information please contact Canungra Information Centre by telephone on 5543 5156.

CANUNGRA’S LOGGING RAILWAY - THE FIRST MILL Written by Jim PedersenIn the 1880’s one of the pioneers, John

Duncan, used to go to the head of the Logan River at Waterford for stores from Brisbane.

The Lahey brothers had a small sawmill there, so Mr Duncan used to take a load of logs on these trips to avoid going empty.

He spoke so enthusiastically of the timber possibilities of the Canungra district that he persuaded them to build a mill there.

At fi rst there was no diffi culty about log supplies as some of the trees, largely pine, grew almost in the mill yard. By the end of the last century [1800’s] it was apparent there were going to be increas-ing transport diffi culties in feeding the mill with continuous supplies of logs by bullock teams, especially as the great bulk of the timber grew in the next valley, the Coomera valley, or Pine Creek as it was known at the time, on account of the mountain sides being, as locals described, “black with pine”.

As most of this pine had been acquired, by Lahey Brothers, it was decided that the amount of log timber to be hauled

eventually would justify the building of some sort of railway. It must be remem-bered of course that at the time there was no such thing as a motor car and the fi rst primitive motor truck did not appear in the district for another twenty years.

Much thought was given to the project before it was decided to build a simple adhesion railway operated by geared steam locomotives. The country to be traversed was mountainous, so an ordi-nary railway was out of the question on account of limits of grades and curves. The text book laid it down that simple adhesion of wheels on rails was not safe on a gradient steeper than one in twenty-fi ve.

The biggest hurdle occurred right at the start; the mill was in Canungra valley.

Nature had provided a low gap, but even so it was found necessary to cut a tunnel about fi ve chains long through the top of the Darlington Range.

Once through the divide the problem was to get to the fl oor of the valley as soon as possible for cheaper construction, but to keep as close as possible to the edge of the scrub to reduce snigging costs.

Canungra State School is built on the site previously occupied by the Canungra Railway Station. This scene is looking north towards Christie Street.


Volunteers Recognised

Councillors and volunteers at the Centre on Wednesday 5th December

In December, Scenic Rim Regional Council hosted three morning teas across the region to acknowledge and show our appreciation for the tireless work that volun-teers perform. Last Wednesday’s morning tea held in The Centre focussed on our Council volunteers of the Beaudesert, Canungra, Beechmont and Rathdowney areas.

International Volunteer Day, 5th December, is recog-nised throughout the world to acknowledge the contribu-tion that volunteers make to their communities.

It is important to Council for us to show appreciation for their contribution and extend our enormous gratitude for their tireless volunteer work.

Disillusioned with the major parties? Want accountability from politicians? Feel that government should be able to protect our borders?

Sick of politicians breaking their promises? My name is Jim Savage and I am not anything like the other candidates - I am not in need of

the job (I will take a pay cut if I win). I am running because of concern for the future of my young children and that of my nation. I

have worked all my life in the real world, not the fake atmosphere our politicians create for themselves. I am my own man and actually believe in true democracy.

I will be at the Canungra School of Arts Hall at 6pm on 13th January. Please come and hear what I stand for and ask questions.

Your vote is a valuable asset - time for common sense in Parliament and fewer idiots.

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The survey revealed that 26 per cent of people who require prescription sunglasses are poten-tially putting themselves at risk by wearing regular sunglasses when driving.

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When it comes to protecting our eyes from UV damage, more than half of all Australians are not adequately protecting their eyes, risking cataracts, eye lid cancer and pterygia.

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Binna Burra’s Eco-Friendly Sky Lodges OpenBinna Burra Mountain Lodge announced the

opening of 18 eco-friendly, luxury Sky Lodge apartments in late December.

Stage one cost $12 million and is part of a multistage, 15-year redevelopment ‘Masterplan’.

The Sky Lodges are surrounded by World-Heritage Listed Lamington National Park, and are a luxurious accommodation alternative to traditional Binna Burra Mountain Lodge which was established in 1933 as a remote, slab hut retreat.

Binna Burra is one of Australia’s oldest nature tourism operations and has been popular with generations of outdoor and nature enthusiasts.

Continuing with its traditions and historic past, the original Lodge will remain true to its ethos and will not be adding televisions, phones or internet access in the rooms.

The new Sky Lodges however, have all the bells and whistles expected in 2012.

“It’s two completely different accommoda-tion styles” said Rachel Allen, Guest Manager at Binna Burra, “There are those who like the history and the traditions of the Lodge, whereas the Sky Lodges are a luxury option with all the mod-cons”.

The look and the feel of the new buildings still match the historic look of Binna Burra Lodge, with the construction faced with stone and wood.

Copper frames surround the windows, and it

has the feel of a ski-lodge (minus the snow). In-keeping with Binna Burra’s ecopolicies,

Sky Lodges incorporate environmentally sensi-tive, solar-passive and energy efficient designs and feature interior timber finishes and floors and stone walls.

They also feature recycled timber milled from the land, solar power and an underground rainwater tank.

Sky Lodges are fully self-contained units offering comfort and style.

Features include spa baths (with views), fire places, flat-screen TVs and wifi access.

Each Sky Lodge enjoys a spectacular north facing view and features generous balco-nies enabling engagement with the forest

environment and local bird life.Choose from a studio to a three bedroom

apartment - ideal for mid-week Corporate groups, family retreats and romantic weekend getaways.

Situated just 100 metres from the Mountain Lodge, guests in the Sky Lodges are able to access the facilities of Binna Burra and can book into the Clifftop Dining Room for breakfast and dinner or take part in any of Binna Burra’s many guided walks and adventure activities.

For enquiries and bookings call Binna Burra Mountain Lodge on 1300 246 622 or visit their web site www.binnaburralodge.com.au for more information.

Binna Burra’s Eco-Frienly Sky Lodge Apartments match the historic look of Binna Burra Lodge


New Office Bearers for CADANew Office Bearers were elected at the Canungra Area

Development Association’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 1st December 2011.

Long term President, Katharine Wiltshire, resigned from CADA as she is relocating to Brisbane.

Ken Hill was elected as President. He said he is looking forward to taking on the role and thanked Katharine for her time and dedication over the last few years.

Ken is supported by Noela Lee as Treasurer and Candice Wright as Secretary.

For more information about CADA, please contact Candice on 0418 188 655.

Incoming CADA Office Bearers: Ken Hill (President), Noela Lee (Treasurer), Candice Wright (Secretary) with outgoing President Katharine Wiltshire.

Family Portraits and Wedding PackagesWith over 15 years in the photograph-

ic industry, Mirindi Apples has recently branched out into family portraits and chil-dren’s photography.

Mirinidi’s introduction to the industry began on the Gold Coast, working in photo labs specialising in weddings and spend-ing several years as a photographer at Currumbin Sanctuary.

She has been shooting weddings for over 10 years and enjoys the excitement of being a part of a couple’s special day.

“I have a lot of fun shooting weddings,” she said, “I always build a good relation-ship with the bride. It is important that I capture rather than create, to bring out people’s personality instead of staged or posed images.”

Mirindi recently moved to Beechmont and decided to branch into family portraits and children’s photography after having her first child two years ago.

“I enjoy taking photos of kids,” she said, “I get down to their level and play with

them a lot to achieve the image I would want of my own son. We are so lucky in this day and age to be able to capture those perfect memorable images.”

Mirindi is offering Canungra Times’ readers family and children’s portraits for only $100 which includes 30 images provided on a CD.

For more samples of Mirindi’s work and wedding price lists, visit her web site, applesphotos.com or phone Mirindi on 0432 863 427 or 5533 3400.

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Scenic Rim rates are the highest in South East Queensland.

We are living in tough economic times and people are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet..

Derek says:

“During the past four years your council has taken too much in rates while at the same time failing to cut costs.”

Derek will move to freeze rates at CPI levels and halve the 11% interest rate council currently charges those struggling to pay their rates on time.

He will restore the discount for early payment of rates and introduce new rate concessions for aged pensioners.

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Scott Barker and his parents, John and June, have created a niche market with their dragon fruit farm just outside Tambo-rine Village.

The farm boasts eight different varieties of dragon fruit planted at the front of the property. Guests are given a tour of the farm and invited to taste this unusual fruit.

“We cross pollinate to create new variet-ies of the fruit, which means we can have different fruit growing on a single plant,” said June.

As well as tasting and selling the fruit, the family has plants for sale and are happy to offer advice about growing them.

“They can be grown on a pole, or along a fence,” said June, “The varieties we grow are different to those grown in Vietnam - ours have more fl avour. Dragon fruit also has many health benefi ts, especially for people with diabetes.”

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‘OUR TRISH’By Joyce Libke

Trish joined Wonglepong QCWAIn the Summer of ‘94

And her knitting needles haven’t stopped clickingSince she walked through the door.

They continued to click on Cent Auction daysWhere she won prizes galore

Keeping up Wonglepong’s reputation -Biggest winners on the fl oor.

Her dislike of meetings was very well knownBut she has sat in our President’s chair -

When she had control of the old school bell“Waffl e” if you dare.

In 2005 and 2006She set a cracking paceRaising funds for QCWA

She had us all in the chase -

Often we only came in at the endOf a dinner she’d fully prepared

Serving and doing the washing upBut in the end we all shared

When she was named at the Conference dinner“ Fundraiser of the Year”

Wonglepong members were thrilled to bitsAnd gave a mighty cheer.

Her fruit cakes and scones were known far and wide And just to stay on the loop

At Annual Meetings she warmed one and allWith her fabulous pumpkin soup.

Her cakes in our competition each yearWere bought back to give away

And then delivered to those in needTo brighten up their day.

She was allergic to taking a ride With drivers the likes of me

But her little red car could be seen around townDriving others for free.

Her generosity knew no boundsAs a birthday bash delared

When she asked those present all to donateTo a charity about which she cared.

Joyce sometimes received a call for helpWhen crafts got out of hand

To thread the beads of her bangle – again -Or fi x buttonholes in a band.

She has collected over timeFrogs of every size

From tiny earrings to the ones in the loo[Who could give you a big surprise.]

Her love of horses – the racing kind‘specially if they were grey

Meant leaving our meeting a little bit earlyTo put on the bet of the day.

We’ll miss the girl who followed our CreedTo Laugh and Love and Lift

And gave her friendship to all of usA very precious gift.

So all the members of Wonglepong Branch Send a message to say

To the members of the Mt Perry Branch

That ‘Patricia’ is on her way.

June Barker displays dragon fruit grown at Tamborine Dragon Fruit Farm

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Canungra Shines at Business Excellence Awards

Two Canungra businesses, Bling 4 Bikers and Bean In, were recognised at the inaugural Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards on Friday 3rd December.

Over 190 guests attended the gala dinner and presentation where 12 awards were presented to 11 different winners.

Melissa Vallendar of Bling 4 Bikers, who won the Business Marketing Award, said they were delighted to have been recognised.

“We entered the awards for the advertising benefi ts, so it has paid off in more ways than one,” said Melissa.

Melissa said Bling 4 Bikers target their marketing specifi cally to the biker community primarly by their position and web site.

“Being in Canungra is ideal for our business and of course we sell on-line as well so it is easy

for our customers to buy from us wherever they are,” she said.

Local cafe, Bean In, took out the Business Encouragement Award (Corporate). A delighted Sonia VanGent said it was important that her customers were made to feel happy when they came in to the cafe.

Bean In has been operating in Canungra for two years. Sonia often works seven days a week but manages to maintain her energy and keep smiling, despite the long hours.

“I love what I am doing,” said Sonia, “I love coming to work and we all work to make sure it is a happy and relaxing place for our customers.”

Mayor John Brent said the awards attracted a broad range of businesses which showed the diversity of business in the Scenic Rim.

“We were impressed with the number of

applications and enthusiasm from businesses which will only grow each year the awards are held,” said Cr Brent.

Winners of the 2011 Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards are:

• Business Growth - Stephen Hall and Associates

• Business Innovation - Beaudesert Exhaust Pty Ltd

• Business Marketing - Bling 4 Bikers• Corporate Citizenship - Kalbar and District

Community Bank• Business Sustainability - The Polish Place• Employer of Choice - Ryacon Engineering

Pty Ltd• Customer Service - Hairworks by Nikki• Young Business Person of the Year - Luke

Tresize, Beaudesert Café• Business Person of the Year - Clint Spence,

Beaudesert Hardware• Encouragement Award (Individual) -

Rebecca Hudson, Lillydale Farmstay• Encouragement Award (Corporate) - Bean

In? Café• Platinum Award - The Polish Place

Melissa Vallender and Adrian Rostagno of Bling 4 Bikers celebrate their win at the Scenic Rim Business

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Canungra’s 12 Week Challenge!

From My Window...

Keer

Letters to the EditorA Letter from mt Perry

Dear Keer,Thank you for the kind words in the last

edition of the Canungra Times.I would also like to thank my friends

for their best wishes, cards and lovely gifts, especially members of Wongle-pong and Coomera QCWA, Lions Club of Canungra, Chris and the girls at Canungra Vet Surgery and Canungra Bowls Club.

We are settling in gradually at the beau-tiful Mt Perry. Al has done a great job renovating with more to do.

The girls (dogs) travelled well in the car with sedation. May thanks to my mate Graeme Beaumont for travelling with me in my car. The removalists did a great job, with one (Greg), giving me a hug before he left and wished us all the best in Mt Perry.

We brought the rain with us and now everything is lovely and green. A young

couple, Lisa and Lachlan, asked if they could agist three horses, we said yes! One is a grey and there is another grey across the road (I love grey horses).

Harry Phillips, the owner of the Hotel, is going to start a punters’ club in the New Year so “Go the Greys”.

He is going to set up my computer this week, so hopefully I can send some photos next month.

As Christmas has been and gone by the time this is printed I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful Christmas.

Al and I sitting on the front verandah, eating our Bundaberg seafood with a beer or two, listening to nothing but nature - I love it!

Wishing everyone a fantastic New Year.Love you and miss you all.Al and Trish Hansen, Mt Perry

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Human beings seem to need landmarks in their lives - birthdays, anniversaries, a new month, a new day.

A new year for many is a chance to make a fresh start,. For some people it is the opportunity to start a new fitness regime (what better way than to join the ‘Canungra 12 Week Challenge’) or to break bad habits and replace them with good ones.

Relationships and Life Coach, Adele Spurgin, has a few tips on how to make those New Year’s Resolutions really count in her column on page 16.

For The Canungra Times, we’ve started 2012 with some new regular articles, columnists and cartoons.

Our new editiorial cartoonist is Angi Hanck. Angi and her family have been regular visitiors to Canungra for the past 20 years. Angi’s cartoons have been published internationally and I feel very fortunate to have her with the Times.

I’m sure you will enjoy the additions to the paper and as always I would welcome any feedback on these.

As far as my New Year’s resolution goes, I’ll make the same one I make every year: “To live for another year”.

Haven’t failed yet. Fingers crossed for 2012 :-)


Thanks To The CommuniTy for a GreaT 2011!As the Festive Period is well

and truly upon us it’s timely as a region to pause and reflect on what we have achieved during the past 12 months.

It’s been a tough year at times but through our strong partner-ships with our community I firmly believe the ‘positives’ far outweigh the challenges.

In early 2011 we were greeted with the deluge of rain that wreaked havoc not only in our region, but throughout Queensland.

While we were considered ‘lucky’ to escape with minimal damage compared to our neigh-bouring regions of Lockyer Valley and Somerset, the Scenic Rim road and bridge network still copped a beating.

At the peak of the flood event we had more than 300km of roads closed and 1300km damaged by flood waters.

More than $50 million worth of flood claims have been submitted to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

We still have a long way until we get back to pre-flood condi-tions and I want to again re-enforce Council’s sincere thanks to resi-dents for your patience and under-standing while we get the road and bridge network back on track.

Our bridge program continues to be a priority with preliminary works started on Kooralbyn Bridge in December. Load limit restric-tions have been removed from three bridges - Flying Fox, Haack and Waters Bridges.

If I had to describe 2011 in a word, it would be ‘partnerships’.

It was with great pleasure that I attended the opening of the Queensland Moto Park at Wyaralong recently.

This facility provides around 50km of motorbike trails with camping facilities due to open in early 2012.

This significant development was a result of Councils through-out South East Queensland working together to make the facil-ity a reality.

More than $1.2 million was contributed by SEQ councils, with the State Government coming on board as well. This is a significant investment in recreation in Scenic Rim region that will attract visitors to our part of the world.

Probably the biggest news of 2011 was the ‘shot in the arm’ for the Bromelton Industrial Estate.

Residents now have the opportu-nity to have their say on the draft Bromelton Structure plan.

The words may not mean a lot to many, but what it means in my language is the beginning of a new era of prosperity for our region.

Partnerships between Council, the State Government and private sector will result in an estimated 10,000 jobs being created in what will be Australia’s largest private-ly-owned industrial park.

Importantly the jobs created from the Bromelton Industrial Estate will ensure there is a future for our young people, where they can live and work in the commu-nities they grew up in. I’m hoping by the end of 2012 the first sod has been turned on the site.

I want to finish by paying tribute to everyone throughout the region who worked with Council to develop the Scenic Rim Commu-nity Plan 2011-2026.

Through extensive consultation we have adopted a plan that will guide development of a prosper-ous region in conjunction with the business and community sectors.

By 2026, Scenic Rim will be a network of unique rural communi-ties embedded in a productive and sustainable landscape.

Finally - thank you all for your support during 2011, let’s work together to make 2012 another great year to remember.

RegardsCr John BrentMayorScenic Rim Regional Council

Letters to the Editor


Lamb it up on Australia Day!with

BBQ Marinated Lamb LegThis lamb leg is guaranteed to please even the toughest barbecue critic. Served with

jacket potatoes and green olive mayonnaise, it’s a real winner.

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)• 1.5kg boned lamb leg, butterfl ied• 5 garlic cloves, crushed• 1 tablespoon paprika• 1 large lemon, juiced• 1/4 cup olive oil• olive oil cooking spray• jacket potatoes, to serveGreen olive mayonnaise• 3/4 cup whole-egg mayonnaise• 1/2 cup stuffed green olives• 1 teaspoon paprika• 1/2 small lemon, juiced

METHODCombine garlic, paprika, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and oil in a large, shallow ceramic

dish. Season both sides lamb with salt and pepper. Score lamb skin (this allows marinade to penetrate). Place lamb in marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

Make green olive mayonnaise: Combine mayonnaise, olives (chopped), paprika and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Spray a cold barbecue plate or grill with oil. Preheat on high heat. Reduce heat to medi-um-high. Barbecue lamb, skin side down, for 10 minutes. Turn and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover lamb with barbecue hood (see tip). Barbecue for a further 15 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking. Remove from heat. Cover loosely with foil. Set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes to rest. Slice lamb thinly across the grain. Serve lamb with green olive mayonnaise and jacket potatoes.

NOTESTo make life easier for the cook on

Australia Day, try T-Bone’s Souvla-ki Butterfl y Lamb Leg. Cook in the oven for an hour or bbq as above.

For the kids (or the young at heart) try T-Bone’s vegemite and lamb sausages!

Personality of the Month

Name: Michelle PlantWhere do you work: Finishing Phd and casual academic with University of Queensland. Consultant Wildlife Interactions.What do you do: Help my children grow. Research and advise on environment management and living. Specialise in backyard management for birds, how to feed them sustainably etc. Enjoy a chai latte regularly at the Bean In.Pets: Boots - a well behaved and spoodgie cat.Fear of What: Fear of fear - what an evil thing it is.Worst Habit: Um - overdoing it from time to time.If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be: Not much really - other than tweaking a few ideas and attitudes. My body is my body, my mind is mine and my life is the one I am here to live.Favourite food: Tiramisu and good lasagne - other-wise all healthy colourful fruit and vegies.Favourite book: Jitterbug Perfume, more recently Jane Eyre.What are you reading now: The Shack – thank you Rob, what a gift.Favourite movie and/or television program: The Ulti-mate Gift - it’s available at the newsagents.What’s on your ‘bucket list’: Living life daily, learn till the very last breath. Seeing the Aurora Borealis, hanging out in Alaska with my family for awhile.What makes you happy: Me, my remarkable sons, good friends, honesty, the bush, being able to swim in a local creek and a platypus popping up next to me.What makes you sad: Ignorance in all its forms (my own included), mean spiritedness.Advice to Julia Gillard: You go girl! At least you, like all who have had the job before you, are doing the best you know how - today. Keep learning and never be reluctant to say - hmmm - that was a mistake.What would you do if you had $1,000,000: Smile and enjoy the sunshine.What do you like about Canungra: Just about every-thing - we are very blessed to live in this little nook of the world.Message to Canungra or someone special: Share your yard with wildlife - they don’t have the same bound-aries we do. Diversity in all its forms helps weave a richer fabric for our lives. Blessings to all for 2012.


New Sewerage Plant for Canungra: Queensland Urban Utilities (QUU) who now own and manage wastewater and water delivery in our region, advised Council before Christmas they hope to commission the new treatment plant in Finch Rd in February 2012 and offi cially open the plant in April.

We are working in partnership to ensure that our community are involved in the opening with a proposed open day and an opportunity for Canungra residents to view this state of the art technology.

For our region, it will mean the water quality of wastewater discharged into the Canungra Creek will be of a stan-dard substantially higher than is currently occurring.New Infrastructure in Town: Thank you to the Finch Family who donated a seat in DJ Smith Park to commemorate their rela-tives who are no longer with us but made such signifi cant contributions towards the beautiful town we enjoy today. It will be great to have more seating for Anzac and Remembrance Day services.

Thank you also to the committee at Kids Corner, for donating their play structure to Moriarty Park with a safety fence so young children now have a safe place to play. This has certainly enhanced Moriarty Park as an area for all the community.Draft Bromelton Structure Plan on Show: It was great news recently when the State Government approved the Bromelton Draft Structure Plan and Beaudesert Shire Planning Scheme 2007 (Planning Scheme) Amendment Package for public comment. The community are invited to provide comments with written submissions on

the Draft Bromelton Structure Plan to be received by Council before COB on Friday 10 February 2012. All submissions received will be reviewed and considered in the Final Structure Plan. A copy of the Draft Bromelton Structure Plan can be downloaded from the Council website (www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au), is available at libraries and customer service centres or a hardcopy or CD can be purchased by phoning 5540 5111 (during business hours).

Council will be holding a number of information sessions where the community will be able to view and discuss the Draft Bromelton Structure Plan and proposed Planning Scheme amendments with the project team, ask questions and provide feedback. Sessions will be held at The Centre, 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert on: Saturday 14 January 2012, 10am – 2pm and Thursday 2 February 2012, 4 – 8pmHappy New Year: I hope you have all had a great Christmas and feel refreshed and ready to face the challenges of 2012. I will be back at Canungra at the Library on Saturday 4 February from 9am till 11am. As always I am available for residents on 5540 5403 or 0407 630 052. Email [email protected]

C a n u n g r a Scout Group

Well, what a year 2011 was. Our group swelled in numbers with 23 Cub Scouts, 14 Scouts and three Venturer scouts this year.

We even had to have a waiting list for the Cub section. Hopefully 2012 will see continued growth with many of our Cubs linking up to Scouts making way for some of the prospective Cubs to come off the waiting list.

We have had combined camps with other groups from the region, blown the competition away at the Nerang Billy Cart derby and our Venturers attended May Venture, you guessed it, in May at Boonah, Nighthawk in August and Noosa Venture in December.

For their last night of the year, our scouts had a visit from the SES who came prepared on a stormy night with their boat. Andy, Barry and James kept the scouts riveted for two hours, not an easy feat for the best of us.

A special thanks must go to the Canungra Show Society and Two Wheel promotions for assisting us with our fundraising ventures in 2011 as well as all of the local businesses for their continued support. It takes a considerable amount per year just to keep the doors open, so we are very grateful for any assistance offered.

2012 will be a huge year for fundraising as our scouts prepare for the Australian Jamboree in January 2013. This 12 day adventure costs $1500 per scout to attend so you will see plenty of them in action raising as much as possible to assist their parents with payment.

We can’t keep doing what we do without the time put in by our wonderful leaders.

If you are interested in joining scouting, we are desperately seeking adult leaders. The main criteria is your love for kids, and a sense of adventure. If this is you, please contact Group Leader “Possum” Leigh Bartlett on 0422 763 404.


25th November – P&C Christmas Family Disco: What a fantastic night the Christmas Family Disco turned out to be! DJ Murphy had a great mix of music which kept everyone up and dancing. Thank you to the many businesses who supported the night – Canungra Hotel, Bling 4 Bikers, Bean In?, In Style Hairdressing, Canungra Beauty and Acupuncture, Canungra Hardware and Farm Supplies, T-Bones Butchery, Cafe Metz, Funky Dory, Canungra Pharmacy and Barewood Gallery.29th November – Green Team receives Environment Grant: Councillor Virginia West advised those present at School Parade that the Canungra State School Green Team had been successful in obtaining a Scenic Rim Regional Council Environmental Grant for $3,500. These funds will be used for the next stage of the revegetation project on our creekbank.2nd December – RE Teachers Morning Tea: The Religion teachers were treated to a morning tea as a thankyou for their efforts every Friday morning during the year. The Student Council assisted in serving cups of tea and coffee.2nd December – Semester 2 Reports Issued: Reports for the second Semester were sent home with students to be reviewed by parents.3rd December – Moriarty Park Christmas Carols: The combined Canungra and Beechmont State Schools Band played for the Canungra Carols in the Park, conducted by John Clyde. They helped the crowd get into a festive mood. Then the Canungra State School Choir sang some Christmas songs while dressed up very cheerfully, and led by Cameron Hart. Well done everyone! You were all a credit to your school.5th December – Year 7 Graduation: We were all excited as we entered the hall on the strike of 7pm. When it was my turn I took a breath and walked into the transformed hall. A large arch of turquoise and black balloons marked the entrance and pot plants on either side blocked any view of the interior decoration. On the roof a cover of black and turquoise helium balloons were trapped under a net, letting their ribbons hang just above our heads. I felt smaller than usual as I walked down the aisle between the sea of people. Ducking shyly I scurried to the side of the stage where Leah was waiting to start the ceremony. After a speech from Emily, one of the school captains, she called up the mc’s for the night, Leah and myself. After the speeches and presentations was the singing and rearranging of chairs for the dancing, followed by the dancing with our parents. It really was a lovely evening.

Written by Eden Watson Yr 7A Award recipients wereAcademic Excellence – Emily UpsonSporting Excellence – Connor HillTechnology Award – Eden WatsonCitizenship Award – Anabelle Legg and Jack De JongeSOSE Excellence – Jaydn IlsleyEnglish Excellence – Kaelee StephensMaths Excellence – Emily MiddisScience Excellence – Alex StephensonArt Encouragement – Isabella WongArt Excellence – Shivawn PerrymanPhysical Education Encouragement – Alisha Wilson

LOTE Excellence – Jaydn Ilsley and Ryan GallagherInstrumental Music Excellence – Govinda CoppolaroMusic Excellence – Eden Watson and Taylor DanielsLions’ Club Bursaries – Leah Hamel and Lachlan BartlettPeer-Elected Classmates of the Year – Connor Hill and Leah HamelClass Teacher Awards – Taylor Daniels and Cassie Hampson

6th December – Prep to Yr 3 Swimming Carnival: Class by class the Prep to Year 3s walked over to the Moriarty Park Swimming Pool in the morning. The younger grades used kick boards and different aids to get across the pool. The emphasis was on enjoyment and participation. In Year 3 some of the students swam freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. In the water was pleasant enough but the chill factor made for some chat-tering teeth once the kids got out of the pool!

7th December – Yr 4 to 7 Swimming Carnival: The rain arrived early in the morning, and with memories of the previous days chill factor the swimming carnival was called off. There were some disappointed students but the weather is out of everyones control!8th December – Year 7 to Wet ‘n’ Wild: On the Thursday in the last week of the school year the year sevens went to Wet ‘n’ Wild. It was a great day and I would think that everyone had a fun day. It was great weather for a day in the water and a great day for walking around. There were groups of four or five and every hour one person from each group would just go and check in to the teachers. I think that everyone made good timing on the day and everyone went on a fair amount of rides. Our school was friendly to all the other students from other schools on the trip. I hope the next year seven group have as much fun as we did at Wet ‘n’ Wild. I would like to thank Mr McKinnon, Mrs Gosper and Ms Riches for taking us to Wet ‘n’ Wild, Mrs Murphy and Ms Dare for making it happen and the P&C for raising the money for us to go.

Written by Bella Legg Yr 7B 8th December – Breakup Day: Each class celebrated the end of year with their various class parties involving food and games. It was a fun way to end of the year of 2011.9th December – Cleanup Day: For those students that attended school it was a day of scrubbing and cleaning classrooms and getting them ready for 2012.

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

Mrs Klupfel Tidy Class Trophy for NoveMberYear2A with Teacher –Jessica KlupfelThanks to Rick and Mandy Temple of

Canungra Hardware for the donation of a pot plant.

“Mrs Klupfel Tidy Class” Trophy for 2011Year 1A & Yr1B and Teachers – Bernadette Bracey-Finch & Kim BakerThe winning classes are selected by the school cleaners. Students of Yr 1A & 1B

receive an ice block and their teachers receive a box of chocolates.The cleaners, who chose the recipients of the award, wanted special mention

made of the efforts by Yr 4/5C & teacher Leandra Thomson and Year 7B & teacher Mark McKinnon

29/11/11Jack De Jonge (Yr 7A)

6/12/11Ebony Thompson (Yr 5A)


Front Row: Eden Watson, Kayleigh McPhail, Kira Hill, Anabelle Legg, Cassandra Hampson, Kaelee Stephens, Taylor Daniels, Ashleigh Todd, Emily Middis. Second Row: Ms Dare (Deputy Principal), Lachlan Bartlett, Cameron Torrens, Connor Hill, Reuben Stark, Thomas Dwyer, Troy Williams, Deon Hokianga, Brody Sawrey, Mrs Murphy (Principal). Third Row: Mr McKinnon, Alyssa Brown, Caitlyn Hickson, Demi Watts, Isabella Wong, Jared Plant, Telea Markwell, Leah Hamel, Shale Leach, Indiana Rawson. Fourth Row: Jaydn Ilsley, Laurie Gunn, Jade Sommerville, Jack De Jonge, Garion Vogel, Emily Upson, Robert Robinson, Ryan Gallagher, Michael Gill. Fifth Row: Blake Newcombe, Govinda Coppolaro, Dominic Gosper, Alexander Stephenson, Ian Martin, Geranimo Weber, Alisha Wilson, Shivawn Perryman, Kiara Tobin-Johnson. Inset: Ms Gosper.


Just for LaughsThree men and their Captain were going on a trek through the

desert. The men each had to choose one important thing to take.The fi rst man came and the Captain said, “What have you

brought along?”“I brought along some water to drink if I get hot,” the fi rst man

replied.“OK,” said the Captain. “So what have you brought?” he

asked the second man.“Food,” said the second man, “so if I get hungry, I can eat it.”“Good,” said the Captain. “And what have you brought?” he

asked the third man?“I’ve brought a car door,” said the third man.“Why have you brought a car door?” asked the Captain.“So if I get hot, I can wind the window down,” he replied.

A chicken walked into a library and said, “Book, book!”So the librarian gave the chicken a book and it walked out. In

two minutes he came back, got another book and went again. This happened for two days non-stop.

On the third day, the librarian followed the chicken to a pond. In the middle of the pond, on a lily pad, sat a frog.

The chicken offered the book to the frog saying, “Book, book,” and the frog replied, “Read it, read it!!”

www.countdown321.weebly.com is a great web site for 8 - 14 year olds. It was created by two local girls, Heather Moriarty and Victoria Lee.

The web site features music videos, game reviews and a blog.

Also, the girls are looking for another member to join their web site team.

If you think you are good at picking music videos and/or reviewing games, email them at [email protected] with your name, phone number and a reason why they should pick you.

Note: Competition ends 1st February 2012.


Your Stars - January 2012Your Stars - January 2012Your Stars - January 2012

Muddy River

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)It’s not as easy to get out of the woods as you thought. Full-

throttle just leads to a wheel spin, which gets you nowhere. You are going to have to revisit things that you thought were fi nished. This is a true test of your mettle. Be craftsman-like rather than fl ashy.TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

Jupiter continues to push from the inside and pull from the outside, to expand your horizons. Plainly, settling down and getting comfortable isn’t on the menu. Rather than being reluctant and resistant, take your cue and roll out a whole new set of possibilities. GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

In working hard to hone your craft, all that you already know comes to the fore. There’s plenty of skills in your toolkit. It’s refreshing to have them come out on public display. The mountain in front of you is actually only a little hill. Delight will come by climbing it.CANCER (June 22 – Jul 22)

Move from instigation to gaining traction. You will stir things up. That’s a given. The trick is to turn any chaos created, into effective creative action. Wildness and reactivity is energy. It’s defi nitely not listless. See the funny side of things. Humour brings unity.LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Let go of old ideas and adventures as if they were autumn leaves. Life is doing its level best to replenish your energy sources. Cooperate and it will all unfold seamlessly. Cling on to yesterday and tomorrow is prevented from fl owering. Joy is in saying a big juicy ‘yes’. VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

Mars continues to wander around in Virgo. You have a fully kitted up warrior in your garden. Presently he’s not pumping himself up for battle. He is being quiet and refl ective. Contemplate where you would next like to point your will. Take a quiet breather. LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

Saturn is spending his last few months in your sign. He has been taking you through a massive cleanout. His job is to get us back to reality. We do tend to wander off in all sorts of extraneous directions. Assimilate and celebrate all the big shifts and changes in your life. SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

From pondering the wonders of solitude, you are dropped gently into the warmth of community. You’ve had enough of a break from people to get your appetite back again. Notice how incredible each person’s expression of individuality is. Feed unashamedly on the love.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

If you haven’t gone and got yourself a copy of Zorba the Greek, the book or movie, you’d best do so now. Jupiter in Taurus is pointing you in the direction of a sensuous celebration of this life. Get off your philosophical high-horse. Partake of some seriously simple treats.CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Use the presence of the Sun in your sign, to create an inner and outer glow of pure illumined vitality. Fine tune your diet, your health and your passions. Don’t let your birthday be outshone by the recent presence of Santa Claus. Your year ahead is to be rich and deep. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Venus is moving inexorably through your heart. She is here to help you to remember beauty, in a world where such things tend to get swamped by reason. A passion for beauty must inevitably turn into a passion for truth. Neptune is taking you way under the surface. PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Venus isn’t far away. She’ll be with you inside the month, bringing all her blessings. She will confront you with letting go of any complaints that have become your intimate companions. Chiron is with you too, keeping the healing journey pumped and alive.


Vet Talk- FLEA BIOLOGY -

with Chris Corcoran, Canungra Veterinary Clinic

Skin disease is one of the most common reasons pet owners seek veteri-nary advice. Despite marked advances in our knowledge of the common fl ea and an arsenal of newly released chemical actives and formulations, fl ea infestation remains a common and frustrating cause of dermatitis in animals, and causes great frustration to their owners.

The fl ea has developed a life cycle perfectly adapted to its prolifera-tion and survival. By understanding aspects of fl ea biology we can use currently available products to better target the life cycle of the fl ea and achieve safe fl ea control both on the animal and in the environment.

The fl ea is an insect and has four separate stages of development: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Flea eggs are very small and are deposited in the environment within eight hours of being laid. The eggs hatch in one to 10 days depending on the relative humidity and temperature in the surround-ing climate. Once the egg hatches, larva emerge.

Larvae move away from light, towards the ground and towards organic matter. In the house they will migrate away from major traffi c areas (up to one metre, this is important when considering environmental control strategies) and therefore large numbers will be found under furniture, near to where the animal sleeps.

The larval stage lasts fi ve to 11 days depending on food availability and environmental conditions. Larvae prefer moderate to high humidity and moderate (not high) temperatures. As a result larval development outdoors is most likely to occur in shaded, moist spots where the animal rests. Indoors, the larvae require a sheltered “micro-climate” such as that found in carpet pile, bedding and mats.

Pupae are fl ea larvae that are covered in a silk cocoon. The cocoon, and the location of pupae (deep in carpets, under debris) offer some protec-tion to this stage against environmental sprays and foggers. Temperature,

physical pressure and carbon dioxide from a passing animal stimulate the adult fl ea to emerge from the cocoon. Although the adult can emerge in as little as fi ve days, the pre-emerged adult can lay dormant for up to 180 days in ideal conditions.

Adult fl eas move towards light and away from the ground and are attracted to pets by stimuli such as body temperature, movement and exhaled carbon dioxide.

The fl ea can jump up to 48 cm in length and up to 17 cm high to catch a passing host. Once the fl ea has found its host it begins to feed immediate-ly. The fl ea becomes highly dependent on its initial host (removal causes rapid death), and it does not freely transfer from one animal to another. In the vast majority of cases, fl ea free animals do not pick up fl eas through contact with infested animals; rather they pick fl eas up through contact with infested environments.

The adult female fl ea has a very high fecundity, meaning it possesses an extraordinary ability to reproduce in high numbers. On average the female lays 2000 eggs over her short lifetime.

Fleas breed all year round, not just in the warmer months. Eggs are laid in the animal’s coat and fall into the environment where development progresses. It is important to note that only 5 % of the total fl ea popula-tion exists as adults: this highlights the importance of effective environ-mental control.

Flea biologists (sounds like a great job!) now advise that the use of an integrated approach should be the standard for fl ea control.

An integrated approach involves combining an adultcide (compounds that will only kill adult fl eas on the host) with some form of environmen-tal control, usually by use of an insect growth regulator (IGR).

IGR’s do not kill adults but stop development or kill eggs and larvae. Their primary role is to halt fl ea reproduction and reduce future environ-mental fl ea populations.

Understanding the life cycle of fl eas is important in controlling fl ea infestations. Next month I will give tips for fl ea control.

If you have any questions about fl ea control or control products, please call us at Canungra Veterinary Surgery on 5543 5622.


Locum Horse Stud ManagerHow long is it since you last had

a well-deserved break from the all -consuming business of owning or oper-ating a horse stud?

Many professions secure the services of a locum to cover their absence and that same service is now available in the horse breeding and training industry.

Locum Stud Manager provides you with all the experience, knowledge, security and reliability needed to ensure your time away is stress free.

The person to make this happen is Allan Bell, who joined his father, Ted, in 1976 to create Victory Park Stud, one of the fi rst and most highly regarded training and breeding properties in South East Queensland. Allan was the Stud Master and Manager. Horses born, bred or trained at Victory Park included Our Cavalier, Brunisee, Prince Anton, Dolcezza, Vigo, Galaxy Gal, Flight Star – just to name a few.

In the 1980’s Allan spent four months overseas visiting studs, attend-ing sales and studying racing throughout Europe and the United States, culminating in the purchase of the very successful sire, Niebo. On his return he purchased Our Paddy Boy from Robert Sangster and initiated the full syndication of the stallion. At one point, Allan’s involvement in the industry extended to owner/interest in 56 thoroughbreds! In the 1990’s, Ted’s decision to retire led Allan to pursue a different career path.

Allan has been operating a very successful corporate printing company, but as his family have grown he believes it is the right time to pursue his passion for racing and the breeding industry. He and his wife Coleen are available to travel anywhere to ensure your horses and property are given the best attention and care in your absence.

Rates can be discussed upon further inquiry. Contact Allan on 0408 074 064 or [email protected].

With summer holidays and increased use of swimming pools whilst we’re relaxing, pool owners need to be more vigilant. Our Government has updated the country’s toughest new pool safety laws to cut the rate of accidental death by drowning of young children. The legislation, which amends the Building Act 1975 (Qld), came into force on 1 December 2010.

Those who have built pools recently have had to observe more strin-gent standards including follow-up fi nal inspections and the latest CPR signage. From 1 December 2010 all pools, new and existing, must comply with the Queensland Development Code, Mandatory Part 3.4. New pools must be built to that standard and we have until 30 November 2015 to upgrade existing pools unless the property containing the pool is sold or leased before that date.

A compliance system requiring pool owners to obtain pool safety certif-icates from licensed pool safety inspectors, valid for two years for non-shared residential pools, is now in place. If you are selling your home with a swimming pool, you need to obtain a pool safety certifi cate from a licensed pool safety inspector.

Because of last summer’s natural disasters the State Government granted an amnesty, which expired on 4 November 2011, for pool owners to register their swimming pool on the pool register which the State Government maintains. To check if your pool is registered and to obtain information about regulated pools, visit www.dlgp.qld.gov.au/poolsafety

Here are some tips to ensure your pool safety barrier complies:• replace, tighten or adjust the hinges on your gates to ensure they

are self-closing and self-latching;• ensure the pool safety barrier is at least 1200 millimetres from top

to bottom;• trim back branches and grind stumps that a child could use to

climb over the pool safety barrier;• shield or remove all climbable objects within 900 millimetres of

the pool safety barrier; • install permanently fi xed security screens on windows that open

into the pool enclosure;• ensure the pool safety barrier is not damaged.You can obtain further information from your local Council. We at Informed Conveyancing Lawyers, your local legal team, can

assist you with advice about compliance with the pool safety laws. Contact Robert Friend on 0412 537 410 or Suzanne Roberts on 5543 4996.

UPDATE ON SWIMMING POOL SAFETY LAWS

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 qualifi ed 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.


In my recent articles for the Canungra Times, I outlined briefl y my conservation experiences on Tiritiri Matangi Island off the coast of Auck-land, New Zealand.

Once I had completed my time at this amazing place, I travelled for another four weeks throughout New Zealand to encounter more of its threatened wildlife.

One place I had read about that was a well-known wildlife ‘hotspot’ was the Otago Peninsula on the outskirts of Dunedin in the South Island. Naturally, I decided to make this one of the locations that I would spend some time at and I was not to be disappointed….

For any one wondering how to get to Dunedin, it is easy airline fl ight from the North Island or Brisbane. I would recommend organising in advance to have a hire car waiting, as it takes 45 minutes to reach the Otago Peninsula from the Dunedin International Airport.

Having a comfortable place to stay on the Otago Peninsula whilst one is chasing the resident wildlife is also a must. During my stay on the peninsula, I resided at the Mcfarmers Backpackers, which is run by a local family who are very much about the comfort of your stay but also to be environmentally aware. I recommend this place for its hospitality and I would also advise booking in advance when possible. However, the owners also welcome anyone who drives in their gate!

The Otago Peninsula is home to several wildlife species that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

The two target bird species that birdlovers come to see is the Northern Royal Albatross and the Yellow-eyed Penguin. Both bird species breed on the peninsula and the Northern Royal Albatross breeding colony is the only mainland breeding colony of its kind in the world.

The Yellow-eyed Penguins are incredibly shy and to get the best views of these birds, I recommend going on a wildlife tour such as the Elm Wildlife Tours.

For anyone who loves sea lions and seals, the Otago Peninsula is the place to visit. Both the New Zealand Fur Seal and the New Zealand Sea Lion live on the peninsula.

I had incredible views of New Zealand Sea Lions at a place called Sandfl y Bay. New Zealand Fur Seals are also best viewed whilst on a tour.

It is great to see these two species making such as comeback after nearly being hunted to extinction.

Spending time with these incredible creatures is a privilege and goes to show that ongoing conservation measures are working.

Next month, I will continue to divulge some of the other wildlife hotspots that New Zealand has to offer!

OTAGO PENINSULA, DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND

A New Zealand Sea Lion basking on the beach

New Zealand sea lions are only found in New Zealand. Also known as Hooker’s sea lions, they are one of the rarest species of sea lion in the world and arguably the most threatened because of their restricted breeding range


Hello Canungra – I’d like to share a short story.Some time ago I had a lovely client who came to me

with tears in his eyes. When I asked him what was happen-ing he said, “I have just come from a visit with my grand-son, and it warms my heart when I see him daydreaming”.

Fascinated with his observation, I urged him to carry on with his story.

“You know” he said, “It is an absolute scandal that older people today don’t daydream as much or even indulge in it at all!”…..

That got me thinking especially with 2011 something of a blur already, and now a clean slate ready for 2012, a black board ready to be fi lled with all our glorious ideas.

Do we as adults daydream enough? And if we do – do we see it as an “indulgence”? ….Something that is nice but not really productive.

Would you see daydreaming as essential in setting your vision and goals?

Imagine if Edison didn’t daydream, or Einstein, or Gates, or Zuckerberg for that matter? Someone no doubt would have discovered lightbulbs, relativity, Windows and FB – however these ideas all started with a dream!

My point is this: it is a New Year, time to motivate your-self for the next 366 days! Let’s therefore start with the end in mind and start dreaming together.

Ask yourself these three sizzling questions to get your dreams juiced up:

* It is end of 2012 and whilst walking out of your favou-rite coffee shop in Canungra you literally bump into an old school friend, what would you like them to say to you, about yourself?

* What could I achieve in 2012 if I knew I couldn’t fail?* What would I do in 2012 if I knew there were no limi-

tations to what I thought possible?I would love to hear your thoughts - happy daydreaming!

How to Make 2012 the Best Year Yet!

By Adele Spurgin

canungra’s 12 week weight loss challengeIf you are looking for a great way to get

motivated and lose weight or tone up then come and join Canungra’s 12 Week Chal-lenge to looking and feeling great.

The Challenge starts on Friday 13th January at 6.30pm with a weigh in at Mori-arty Park Hall. You will not only learn how to exercise for weight loss but also how to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle to staying healthy all year round.

Once a month we will get together and do a weigh in to check your progress. Participants will have me on hand 24 hours a day to ask any questions and to help you train through the Challenge.

There will be prizes for the winner who has the greatest percentage of fat loss.

Group sessions at Moriarty Park hall are

held at:Mon 5:30pm - Circuit Training ($12)Wed 5:30pm - Boxing Training ($12)Other available sessions:Friday 6pm - 12 Week Challenge

members only ($10).You can also attend as many one on one

sessions as you like throughout the week. All members in the Challenge must

attend the initial weigh in where we will take weights and measurements and I will give a lecture on Diet and healthy eating.

There is no cost to join, all you have to do is attend one session a week (group or private) to stay in the competition.

To register please call Stephen Crook on 0431 208 588.

TIPS FOR ACHIEVING YOUR NEW YEAR’S GOALS• Make a specifi c goal.• Make the goal something positive.• Write your goals down - and keep checking them

throughout the year.• Get help to achieve your goals - hypnotherapy, a personal

trainer or business coach could be helpful.• Make your resolution public and ask your friends and

family to encourage you.

FoodWorks Raffl e Winners!Each year Canungra Foodworks holds

a Christmas and New Year’s Raffl e. This year’s lucky winners are as follows:

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE1ST: Southern Star Apogee Bike + $150 FoodWorks Voucher. Winner: Susan Flynn2nd: Prize: Breville slow cooker+ $100 FoodWorks Voucher. Winner: Paul and Tracy Finch3RD: Christmas hamper + $50 FoodWorks Voucher. Winner: Emma Bogie

COLOURING COMPETITIONThis year we ran a colouring in compe-

tition for primary school age children. We received many wonderful entries! We asked the children, ‘What makes Christ-mas so special for you?’

Here are the top three winning entries:

1st: $20 Foodworks Voucher + Cadbury Chocolate Hamper. Winner: Paige Templeman, 10 yrs.

Christmas is special to me because of my family and friends and food and Santa and setting up the Christmas tree, and spending time with my family. Its Great!2nd: $10 Foodworks Voucher + Cadbury Chocolate. Winner: Abbey Thorogood, 10yrs.

I got my boots on and I walk down the hallI see the Christmas treeAnd the presents for meMerry christmas

3rd Prize: $10 Foodworks Voucher + Cadbury Chocolate. Winner: Bron, 8yrs

I love Christmas because the world is at peace.

Competition Winner, Paige Templeman

Susan Flynn and Emma Bogie collect their raffl e prizes


ClassifiedsFor Sale

Air Conditioner: Kelvinator portable air condi-tioner. VGC. $150. Ph: 5543 5573. 03/12

BBQ: 4 burner, large. $150. Ph: 5545 4213. (02/12)

BT50 4WD Tray: Dropsides, hardly used. Retail $2,500, sell $1,100. Ph: 5543 7105, 0439 748 388, 0421 373 452.(02/12)

Disk Stand: for 44 disks. New. Ph: 5545 4213. (02/12)

Ford Falcon Ute: 2003. BA XR8 Boss 260, dressed as FPV Boss 290. $2000 artwork to bonnet. Well maintained. Low klms, regularly serviced. $18,000 ono. Ph: Trent 0408 799 443.(02/12)

Magazine Rack: Light and dark timber. New. $20. Ph: 5545 4213. (02/12)

Mushroom Compost: Get your garden ready for spring. Pick up or delivery. Ph: 0418 735 091 or 5541 3827.Office Chair: Gas lift. $20. ph: 5545 4213.(02/12)

Queen Size Mattress: Cert organic. As new, still in plastic. Retail $2000, sell $900. Made in Melbourne. Phone: 5543 7105, 0439 748 388, 0421 373 452.(02/12)

Roof Rack: For Landcruiser. ARC. Heavy Duty. $420 - Ladder. $100. Ph: 0418 887 643.(02/12)Roses: Fresh cut $10~$20/bunch 2541 Beaudes-ert Nerang Rd, Benobble. Ph: 0431 091 296. (p)Sandstone: Sandstone rock for sale. Contact Mark 0431 360 000. (01/12

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

Shopping Trolley: New. $15. Ph: 5545 4213. (02/12)

Table: Solid timber. 6 seats. $150. Ph: 0418 887 643. (02/12)

Upright Freezer: New. $350. Ph: 5545 4213. (02/12)

Washing Machine: Large. $120. Phone: 0418 887 643.(02/12)

Wanted

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

PetS and liveStock

Free to Good Home: Two cats – black female and champagne tabby male; both desexed, microchipped and vaccinated. Phone Emma 0421 501 000. (12/11)

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

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

Rotti needs a new home: Rescued, female, 18 mths old, playful, loyal, good guard dog. Desexed, microchipped, vaccinated etc. Looking for her forever home. Call 0417 007 300 if interested. (02/12)

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

PoSitionS vacant

Canungra Childcare and Pre-School: Junior Trainee required. Needs to be keen to do a train-eeship. Call Kelly on 5543 5635.Driver/Carer: Required two weekends per month and school holidays. Canungra area. Contact 0413 675 020 for more details. (01/12)

Volunteer Computer Tutors: Needed for the Seniors on the Net Program at Canungra Visitor Information Centre. Ph: 5543 5156.

accommodation

Boyland available now: 3 bedroom, spacious living areas, dbl carport, stables tack room on 5 acres. $460 p/w Benobble. Pets ok. Call Monique on 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072. (p)

House Sitter: Available now! Are you itching to travel but haven’t got a trustworthy, reliable, house and yard proud person to call on to baby sit your home and/or beloved pets? Call me today on 0405 598 759. Excellent references available.Ideal Horse Property: 4 bedroom, lounge, sun room, gas cooking, solar hot water, round yard, night yards, several paddocks, stable, feed/tack room on approx 5 acres which backs onto 600 acres beautiful views. Reduced to $460 p/w. Pets ok. Call Monique on 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072. (p)

On 2 Acres: 4 bedroom + ens, large family home lounge has combustion heater, dlug and carport, on 2 acres. $460 p/w. Boyland avail now. Pets ok. Call Monique on 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072. (p)

Property Management: Let us take the head-ache out of renting your property. Call Monique on 5543 4889 or 0417 728 072. (p)

Share Accommodation: Female to share house. Own toilet and bathroom. Phone: 0421 752 660. (01/12)

Unit for Rent: Two bedroom unit in Appel St. Recently refurbished, top floor, incl washing machine dryer and fridge. $280pw. Avail 3rd Jan. Ph: 0401 936 984. (03/12)

For more accommodation, real estate sales and information see the Canungra

Property Guide in the centre pages of this Canungra Times.

clairvoyant

Clairvoyant: Fern 0431 091 296. (p)


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 is meets every second Thurs-

day at Canungra Showgrounds Art Hut 10am-1pm for fun, friendship and participation in a craft project. $2 per person (bring a plate). Ph: Robyn 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 Moriarty 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 on Fridays from 10am - 4pm.

MARKETSBeechmont Country Markets: 3rd Sunday of the month 8am to 12 noon. Beechmont Community Centre at the roundabout, Beechmont. For enqui-ries 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.Collectables, Craft and Local Produce Market: Third Sunday each month. 9am to 2pm. Bearded Dragon Hotel, Tamborine Village. Enqui-ries 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 computers and inter-net plus help with emails, photos, letters, etc. All free! Phone Canungra Information Centre 5543 5156.

CANUNGRA OWLS SOCCER CLUB

Register online at www.myfootballclub.com.au by 4th January OR come to our sign on days. Register in January and receive a free person-alised training shirt OR competition socks!Moriarty Park - 4 January (9am-11 am), 4 February (8am-12noon)

2012 FEES• Small Sided (born 2001 or later) $145• Junior (born 2000 or earlier $165• Senior (18 and beyond) $275$15 discount applies to second or more players from the same family.

When you register online you can pay in full by credit card Please register early so we can allocate teams early.

SOCIAL TOUCH FOOTBALL

Expressions of interest wanted for social touch football compeition after 6pm to be held at Moriarty Park. Have a team of your own or just bring yourself. Season starts in February. Ages: High School students to adults. If interested contact Connie on 0425 264 445.

BEAUDESERT BRUMBIES

We are looking for players for the 2012 season: Under 8’s, Under 10’s, Under 12’s, Youths, Seniors, Coaches and Umpires.

Our Sign on Day is 11th February at Telemon Street, Beaudes-ert between 10am and 2pm. For more information, contact: Kareena Callaghan - 0422 091 641, Peter Allan - 0422 873 797, Ann Broom - 0429 844 639

KIEL LINDNER TENNIS COACHING

Open Day / Sign on day on 14th January (9am-11am) at Canungra Tennis Courts, Moriarty Park, Canungra.

At our sign on day you can trial a free tennis coaching class for adults and juniors. For more information call AJ on 0405 453 304, Kiel on 0423 277 996 or email [email protected].

CANUNGRA 12 WEEK CHALLENGE

Canungra’s 12 Week Weight Loss/Fitness Challenge starts with the weigh-in at 6.30pm on 13th January at Moriarty Park Hall. For more information contact Stephen Crook on 0431 208 588.

CANUNGRA OWLS SOCCER CLUB

Sports Sign On Days


Sport

Moriarty Park NewsBy Steve Moriarty

Foodworks december sportsperson oF the monthThe Foodworks December Sportsperson

of the Month is 12 year old Laurie Gunn.Pictured with fellow Canungra swimmer

Natalie Smith (at right) and Olympic champion Libby Trickett, Laurie (at left) has achieved outstanding results in swim-ming recently.

Her results include 1st in the 100m butterfly and 2nd in the 100m freestyle at the Helensvale carnival, 1st in the 100m freestyle, 50 backstroke, 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly and 2nd in the 50m freestyle and 50m breaststroke at the Beaudesert carnival, 1st in the 100m butterfly and 200m Individual Medley, 2nd in the 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle and 3rd in the 50m backstroke and 50m breaststroke at the John Paul College carnival and 1st in the 50m butterfly and 3rd in the 100m butterfly and 100m freestyle at the South-port carnival.

Laurie’s achievements earned her the Superfish Swim School November swimmer of the month award.

She has qualified for the State long course swim meet in the 100m butterfly and 100m freestyle and the State sprint

titles in the 50m backstroke, 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly.

As the December Sportsperson of the Month, Laurie will receive a $50 Food-works voucher and $50 sports store voucher, both kindly donated by Canungra Foodworks. Well done Laurie!

To nominate for FoodWorks Sportsper-son of the Month, contact Steve Moriarty on 0407 130 092 or collect a nomination form from the Canungra Visitor Informa-tion Centre.Hall and Facility Bookings: To hire Mori-arty Park Hall and grounds contact Chester Baker on 5543 5409.


Sport

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Canungra Area Golf Club held their annual Presentation Dinner at the Canungra Hotel on Friday 2nd December. The Medal of Medals Award was won by Richard Pick-ering (pictured right).

On Saturday 10th December the Club held their Christmas Party at the Golf Club. The winners of the Club’s fancy dress compe-ition on the day were Gary, Bill and Graeme as the Three Amigos!

The Club would like to wish everyone in the Canungra community a happy new year.

Canungra Area Golf Club News

Medal of Medals winner, Richard Pickering

The Three Amigos with Olga the Viking at Canungra Golf Club’s Christmas Party

On The Green - Canungra Bowls Club By Ray HicksonCanungra Bowls Club held their Patron’s Mixed Fours Day on Satur-

day 3rd December. The day was sponsored by Wilf Mahony and Ken Cameron.

The Monday night Business and Community Shield concluded on Monday 5th December, with Tamborine Transport winning overall 20 + 170.

The 2012 Roster will commence on 30th January. If you want to join as a team of individual contact Peter on 55434456.

At the Club’s Christmas Party on 17th December, Joyce Libke (Secretary) presented 2011 Sedu-lous Medals for service to the club to Peter Hickson, Ray Hickson, Dick Jones, Lyn Middleton, Barbara Barber, Graham Barber, George Randall and June Randall.

Brian Laurence, Mykal Prosser, John Harrison, Brett Meadows from

Tamborine Transport

Winners on the day were: John Jope, Wilf Mahony (Parton) Sylvian Cameron, Joy Jope and Marion Gilbert


Sport

The Beaudesert Gymnastics Club held its end of year competition and presentation day on Saturday 3rd December.

Canungra girls achieved outstanding results on the day and were also rewarded for a year of high achievement.

Lily Baker was unable to compete on the day due to injury, but was awarded the Club’s 2011 Junior Women’s Champion trophy .

Lily shared the 2011 Club Cham-pion trophy with Triston Wilson, a male gymnast from Beaudesert who competed at the State Titles.

Lily was fi rst overall in every competition she entered as a Level Two gymnast in 2011 including the Beaudesert Cup, Gold Coast PCYC Invitational and Warwick Championships.

After four weeks in Level Three, she was placed third overall at the Beaudesert Invitational in August.

A broken arm in training prior to a Warwick competition in November dashed her hopes of more success.

Cassie Sharp had a great year in Level Two competitions and was awarded the 2011 Shining Star trophy in recognition of her consis-tent efforts and competitive attitude.

Isabella King was fi rst overall winner of her Level Two division after the days competition and also received an Achievement Medal for her 2011 results and will advance to Level Three next year.

Eden Watson was second overall in Level Three competition for the day, achieving a fi rst place in Bars,second in Floor and fourth in Beam and Vault.

Congratulations to the Bridge family who were represented on the day by Sam, Ivy-Rose and Chelsea, all of whom performed admirably.

Any boy or girl wanting to learn gymnastics can contact Denis at the Beaudesert Gymnastics Club on 5541 3516.

Denis will be only to happy to answer any questions you may have.

Canungra Girls Excel at ChamionshipsBy David Baker

Canungra gymnasts Isabella King, Eden Watson, Cassie Sharp and Lily Baker (in front) received awards at Beaudesert Gymnastics Club’s Presentation Day.

Want to get into sport in Canungra?

Check out the Sport Sign On Days on page 31!

Want to get into sport in Canungra?Sport Sign On Days

The Canungra Times - Property Guide

Originally a timber town, the township of Canungra is more than 125 years and today relies heavily on tourism and the nearby Kokoda army barracks for it’s economy.

A gateway to the Lamington National Park, many visitors stop at Canungra on their way to O’Reillys Rainforest Reteat or Binna Burra Mountain Lodge.

The town is home to some of the best camping grounds, farmstays and bed and breakfast accom-modation in Queensland.

The Canungra Hotel is an iconic landmark of the town and provides a social hub for the townspeople.

Services available in town include the local doc-tors, chemist, primary school, butcher, supermarket and a host of cafes.

One thing that newcomers to town always com-ment on is the friendliness of the townspeople. Whether it is beacuse of the large number of army families who come and go, or just the beautiful coun-tryside putting a spring in our step, Canungra people are very welcoming. This makes it surprisingly easy for people who want to become part of the commu-nity to make friends and join in the great social life that the town has to offer.

There are many active community groups in town for people of all ages and interests. From the Art and Culture group to Playgroups and sports teams as well as the local Lions Club.

Nearby towns such as Beaudesert, Tamborine Mountain, Tamborine Village and Beechmont pro-vide some great opportunities for day trips and of course for rural living.

In today’s market, there are great opportunites for investors and people wanting to make the tree change - you won’t fi nd anywhere better!

Our local real estate agents will be more than hap-py to discuss your needs.

A Great Place to Live and Much More

The historic Canungra Hotel


Canungra $405,000

* 3 bedrooms, ensuite

* 2 bathrooms

* Rumpus room

* Open plan living

* Outdoor entertaining area

* Canungra Creek views

* DLUG

* Land 634sqm

Phone: 07 5543 4355

Shop 1, 38 Christie Street, Canungra

PO BOX 84 Canungra Q 4275

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.hinterlandgold.com.au

Suellen Flockhart

Mobile: 0419 654 549

Wonglepong $450,000 Neg

* 3 bedrooms plus study

* 1 bathroom

* Separate living / dining areas

* Air-conditioned

* Polished floorboards

* 5 bay shed & Bore

* DLUG

* Land 3.35 acres

DELIGHTFUL HOME QUEENSLANDER

Luxury Family Living in BoylandFeatures: 6 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Media room, solar hot water, pool, 2 stables, dam, on 2 acres.Reduced - sellers ready to do a deal! Under replacement value.Check our website for full details or realestate.com.au id:107646901

Chez Nous - Reduced to $595,000Features: 3 bed, 3 bath.Ideal B&B - 3 bedrooms with 3 en-suites, French doors off each. Pool, amazing views, over 3 acres.If you like Queenslanders you will fall in love with this one!Further details on our web site or realestate.com.au id:107462475

$569,000

By Andrew Wilson, domain.com.au

AUSTRALIAN housing markets displayed a generally resilient performance in 2011, reflecting the inherent security of residential real estate in this country, particularly when compared with housing markets in similar open-market economies.

The year was always set to be a period of correction for Austral-ia’s housing markets following the unsustainable growth in house prices recorded through 2009 and 2010.

Housing affordability crashed by the end of 2010, with surging house prices and rising interest rates combining to send buyers into hibernation.

Australian Property Monitors data revealed that capital city hous-ing markets have generally performed encouragingly in 2011 de-spite the pressure on housing affordability generated in 2010 and a mixed economic performance in 2011.

The national median price for houses over the year to October 2011 fell by just 1 per cent compared with the previous year, with median unit prices rising by 1.2 per cent over the year. The 2011 result follows a 17 per cent rise in the national median house price over the year to October 2010 and a 12.2 per cent rise in the me-dian unit price over the same period.

Bureau of Statistics data confirms the solid performance by Aus-tralian housing markets in 2011, with the number of owner-occupier housing loans rising by 2.4 per cent over the 10 months ending October compared with the same period in 2010.

The nature and strength of Australian housing markets in 2011 was always to be determined by the underlying supply and demand characteristics of individual markets and the strength of national and local economies.

In addition to the affordability barriers created by the prices surge and interest rate rises of 2009 and 2010, housing markets have had to encounter unexpected headwinds in 2011. The impact of the central Queensland and Brisbane floods was not restricted to the local housing markets. National economic output was affected through reduced coal exports and the cost of the reconstruction levy. Higher prices for fruit and vegetables also affected household budgets nationally.

The impact of catastrophic natural disasters on the national psy-che and confidence cannot be underestimated, particularly given Australia’s recent propensity for financial conservatism, especially when it comes to buying or borrowing.

Stalling economic growth in 2011 was also a product of contin-ued mixed performances by various industry sectors, particularly retail, manufacturing, tourism and construction. As a consequence, all capitals recorded rises in unemployment through mid-year. All these factors combined to subdue consumer capacity and con-fidence and consequently dampen home buying activity through 2011.

Australia - still raising the real estate roofNo better time to buyThere’s no better time to begin browsing for your first property

investment, as a perfect storm of stagnant house prices, a glut of vendors and relatively low interest rates pave the way for plenty of bargains.

If you’ve been thinking of taking the plunge and becoming a property investor, then 2011 is the ideal time to enter the market, says property expert Chris Gray, CEO of Empire.

Gray, a qualified accountant, buyers’ agent and mortgage broker, says the combination of relatively low interest rates with the long-term potential for strong yields and capital gains presents the ideal conditions for property buyers looking to get into the market.

“If you have the finances to buy, 2011 will provide some great opportunities to buy that first investment property,” explains Gray.

Source: yourmortgage.com.au


20 JUSTIN AV - MT TAMBORINE

Fantastic elevated family home on level and fenced block. Generous living which extends to a large wrap-around deck. Lots of potential under. 3 beds - 2 baths - 2 cars - 1000 M2

For sale $ 449,000 Debra 0448 325 679

Superior 510 sqm homestead with large rooms, enormous verandahs and exceptional coastal views. Resort-style swimming pool. Artist’s studio. 3 beds - 3 bath - 1 office - 3 cars - 1543 M2

For sale Offers over $900,000 David 0412 726 507

Very spacious and immaculate low set home, much bigger than it looks. Level land. Well set back from the street. Great value for your dollar.

3 beds plus office - 2-way bath - 2 car - 1143 M2

For sale $ 385,000 Alison 0419 700 428

Spacious Federation-style home offering comforta-ble resort-style living in the Gold Coast hinterland. Sunny setting and impressive views. 5 beds + office - 2 baths - 3 sheds - 5 acres

For sale $ 990,000 negotiable David 0412 726 507

8 years old, presenting as new. Wide covered ve-randah, aircon & fans. Beautiful garden & orchard. Bore. Secluded /private. On school bus route. 4 beds - 2 baths - 4 cars - 2.5 acres

For sale $ 635,000 David 0412 726 507

Fantastic home for anybody that would like a lot of space. Generous rooms and very large verandahs. Serious big shed with 3-phase power. Pool. 5 beds - 3 baths - 6 cars - 2 acres

For sale $ 699,000 Debra 0448 325 679

Frog Cottage. Great atmosphere on one fertile acre. To be auctioned. Come and have a look at the ‘open for inspections’. Open home: 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan & 4 Feb 1– 1.45pm

AUCTION 4 February 2pm Gerard 0409 45 45 45

109 ROWE RD - FERNY GLEN 9-11 CELEBES CT - MT TAMBORINE

44 MACDONNELL RD - EAGLE HEIGHTS 2 SHORTHORN CT - TAMBORINE

127 VONDA YOUNGMAN DR - TAMBORINE 8 ST JAMES CT - EAGLE HEIGHTS 55 POWER PDE - MT TAMBORINE

14 usable acres with brick residence and pool plus exceptional shed - 18m x 12m. All fenced, very suitable for horses. Quiet and picturesque location. 4 beds - 2 baths - 13.6 acres

For sale $ 698,000 (or FOR LEASE) David 0412 726 507

Do you have an investment property that is standing empty ?

Is your home selling ?

Are you worried about finding and choosing a tenant ?

Looking for a property to rent ?

Property Manager Alison (07) 5545 5000

january 2012

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