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LOCAL NEWS
Owls Make History with Home Final
By Bren Dalby The crowd went wild
(several couldn’t talk for
What a month for the a few days afterwards);
Canungra Owls and how there was a pitch invasion
wonderful to see such a (thank you Jacob Bennett
terrific crowd of support- for getting that baby un-
ers turn out to get behind derway); the Owl mascot
the Men’s Metro team! (top job, Taylor Eldridge)
There was a wonder- doing cartwheels and be-
ful vibe and it was great ing adored by all the chil-
to see some faces we dren, and just a tremen-
haven’t seen for a while dous feeling of euphoria
including past President for all.
John Bryce who drove a Great news that night
long way to be involved. was that Mudgeeraba
The Owls hosted the had beaten Minor Pre-
Semi Final against Pacif- miers Southport so a
ic Pines on Wednesday 8 home Grand Final was
September with great ex- immediately on the cards
citement. against Mudgeeraba.
It was a terrific and Generally all Grand
nerve wracking game for Finals are held on a big
all (not least for Chris weekend at one venue but
Canungra Owls Captain Morgan Ritter fights off a Mudgeeraba opponent in the
Jarvis who, by the bench, things are a little different
soccer Grand Final.
was manning the phone this year.
for Joey Cecil whose The Grand Final on Amazing job by our what a terrific bunch of Marcus Rashford can
wife Amy was immi- 15 September attracted a men and there came pen- guys our team are and miss a penalty, so can
nently due to give birth massive crowd! alty after penalty after making comment that if you”.
to another gorgeous little Mudgeeraba told me penalty. they had to lose to any- His response: “Never
Cecil baby). later they were intimi- Sadly with the ‘luck’ one it would have been mind Marcus Rashford,
A penalty shoot out dated by the size, enthu- on the night being with sweeter for it to have if Jimmy Tomlinson can
(nearly killing Chez siasm and volume of the Mudgeeraba but how been to Canungra. Re- put it over the top, so can
Tomlinson with nerves crowd. magic to get to a home spect. I”.
and most of the rest of It was another super Grand Final situation and I spoke with Zac Man- Owls teams in oth-
us not far behind) and game with us coming have the community right sfield later in the week er age groups still have
with hearts in mouths back from 1-0 down, then there with you. and he said what a bugger games to play, but the
we watched as our team from 2-1 down and then , The coach from Mudg- it was that he put his shot U13s in particular are
came up with the goods the dreaded penalty shoot eeraba made a lovely over the top. doing fabulously. Watch
and won the semi final. out once again! speech acknowledging I said “Oh mate, if this space!
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HUMANS of By Keer Moriarty
CANUNGRA
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A whirlwind romance brought Jo Kennedy to Canungra - years later she
says she doesn’t know many locals, but that hasn’t stopped her from
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It is a daunting task, but she has put together an amazing team of
volunteers and a great range of events.
How did you end up land in a real estate in their practices.
in Canungra? agent’s window and Is that what you’re
Shane (Hosking, Jo’s bought it. doing now?
husband) used to have I guess your life No, now I’m nursing.
a Harley and we used to changed quite a bit. Do What happened?
do rides from Brisbane, you have kids? I think I just got burnt
through Canungra. I have a daughter out and needed to step
I think on our first who is 23 now, she’s away for a while.
date we rode through been in Canberra for I’m an enrolled nurse,
Canungra on the way two years. Shane has not a registered nurse.
to Beechmont. five children. I went to TAFE, ran my
Then he asked me to It was complicated business and studied at
marry him after three and interesting for a the same time. Which
months, so it was a bit while, but it is good you can have that flex-
of a whirlwind romance. now. Hard then, good ibility when you have
Jo Kennedy
We wanted it to be now. your own business.
a casual wedding be- So you worked as a To a point... the PA Hospital which intense isn’t it?
cause it was our sec- nurse? Yes, to a point! was very clinical, then Is it what you
ond marriage for both I was a beauty and My mum was a nurse I worked in a doctor’s thought?
of us. massage therapist and my aunt was a surgery for three years. I only wanted to be
Someone suggest- for 20 years. I had my nurse and the beauty I quit for a while, went on the Committee,
ed a campground near own business for eight and massage is related back to beauty and
Shane ...
Canungra - Spring Gully years, hence I under- to the health modali- then into aged care and
I love it. Shane dropped you
Stays. stand small business ties, so it made sense.
We came for a ride well. Where do you work That’s a great tran- in it?
out there and fell in I worked in a lot of now? sition to finding what Yes. Especially when
love with it and we got day spas, some quite I’m in the Dementia you really enjoy. I don’t know a lot of
married there. big ones like the Gold- Wing at an aged care Working with demen- people in the area, I
When was that? en Door Retreat. facility. I’m the Team tia clients is beautiful. don’t have that much of
This is Shane ... he’s That’s my passion, I Leader in that section. They are beautiful peo- a network myself.
good at this stuff ... love beauty and mas- That would be chal- ple, they give you a lot. To take it on, on that
It’ll be nine years next sage. lenging. Just as much as you
basis is pretty brave.
March. I’ve done Kahuna It is, I love it though. give them. I love the
residents. I do that in my life
We fell in love with massage which is Ha- It is quite a nurturing
Canungra from being waiian style massage. role, working with de- How have you found all the time. That’s the
married out here. By I’ve studied a lot of their mentia residents. It is coordinating Turning only way to do stuff
chance as everyone spiritual side. Hawai- a lot more personal ... Canungra Pink? isn’t it? Make rash de-
does saw a block of ians are very alternate I started my career at (We both laugh) It’s cisions?
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LOCAL NEWS
Exceptional Service Recognised in Canungra in the 1950s
By Keer Moriarty
when he was 10 years
Local resident, David old.
Day has been recognised He took on a leader-
for over 40 years of ser- ship role when his son,
vice to the Scouting Geoff joined Cub Scouts
movement. in Rockhampton and
David was one of was later involved in the
only three people in establishment of the Ca-
Queensland to receive the nungra Scout Den.
Silver Kangaroo Award “I spoke to the local
from the Governor of Councillor at the time,
Queensland. Geoff Sharp, and asked
The Award recognis- if they had land we could
es exceptional service use for Scouts. We end-
to Scouts Australia by ed up leasing the block
an adult member active the Den is on now from
in a leadership role over Council.”
an extended duration at Mr Day is now retired
various levels within the from his involvement
organisation. with Scouts but enjoys
Mr Day said he was keeping in touch with
surprised and humbled members of the commu-
by the Award. nity he mentored through
“I didn’t even know Scouts.
I’d been nominated - I “Some of the kids
thought ‘who’d put a around town still call me
good word in for me?’” ‘Bear’ (his Scout name)
Mr Day began his in- - it makes me proud to His Excellency Paul de Jersey AC CVO, Governor of Queensland and Chief Scout
volvement with Scouts know I’ve helped them.” of Queensland presents David Day with his award. Photo: Scouts Queensland.
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LOCAL NEWS
Canungra Features in New Mini Series
By Keer Moriarty
Canungra has been
amongst the filming lo-
cations for a new mini
series.
Billed as a rollicking
road trip with a mystery
twist, Darby and Joan
stars Logie Award-win-
ning actor Bryan Brown
and Emmy® Award-
winning actress Greta
Scacchi.
The new series will
see the rugged beauty
and unique grandeur of
Queensland, including
a location in Sarabah,
streamed to millions. Darby and Joan crew on location in Sarabah. Photo: Scott Belzner.
Acorn TV will stream
vately owned location in said production will com- for Queenslanders,” the be hugely popular – not
the mini series to the
US, Canada, the United the Sarabah Valley were mence this month. Premier said. only in Australia but also
Kingdom, Latin America, filmed over two days, “Darby and Joan will Screen Queensland around the world.”
Australia, Spain and Por- with a large production inject an estimated $6.6 Chief Creative Officer Jo Matt Campbell, CEO
tugal, among others, in crew involved. million into the local Dillon said that Screen of CJZ, said Queensland
2022. Queensland Premier economy and generate Queensland promotes the is the ultimate setting for
The scenes at a pri- Annastacia Palaszczuk approximately 95 jobs state as an ideal location this non-stop road adven-
for homegrown and inter- ture with a difference.
national screen stories. “We wanted scope,
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LOCAL NEWS
Turning Canungra
BE ASTPink
. TRADITIOKicks
NAL Off!
By Keer Moriarty tions were put up on Sat-
OLE BU
T
Canungra’s biggest
event has kicked off for
urday 25 September in
preparation for the launch H
W
CH
dinner that night.
2021, already raising Events through the
THE
ERY
over $25,000 for people month of October in-
battling cancer. clude the sold out Black
Fundraising Coordi- Tie Ball on 2 October at
nator, Joanne Kennedy
US
THE
Albert River Wines; Aus-
said the support has been tralia’s Biggest Alpaca
fantastic. Walk held at O’Reilly’s
“We started the month
CA
Canungra Valley Vine-
with Pink Polo and yard and two women’s
the Community Din- beauty nights - one at
ner which was held as a Zanzibar Hairstyling on
launch event this year,” 12 October and the other
she said. at Canungra Hairdressing
“Both of the events and on 27 October.
the sales of merchandise Last year’s inaugural
have been really success- Flamingo Bingo at Ca-
ful - it is a great start to nungra Hotel returns on
the month of fundraising 9 October - bookings are
during October.” essential for this event
The Turning Canungra Pink Committee are excited about events for 2021.
Jo has been surround- which had everyone cry-
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LOCAL NEWS
A Few of Our Favourite Pink Things
My Country Escape items which will com-
is turning heads with its plement anyone’s home,
Turning Canungra Pink from plants to candles,
Raffle. table and a vase.”
Michelle Roper-Den- “I’m really happy to
nis and her team have
support this great cause
selected some of their fa-
vourite items and special- and with this winner
ly ordered them in shades takes all raffle, I’m sure
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the pink) to help raise lighted to take home the
funds and awareness for prize.”
all types of cancer. The raffle prize has
With a total value of been displayed in the My
over $3,200 there are Country Escape window
some beautiful home dec- since early September
orator items. and tickets are selling
“Every year our small
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LOCAL NEWS
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LOCAL NEWS
What Happens Downstream... group of local landhold- “The township is only
By Keer Moriarty
ers who manage irriga- a small percentage of the
Don Caswell’s family tion from waterways, users - the rest is farming,
have farmed cattle and attempting to keep the wildlife and everyone
lucerne in the Canungra flows sustainable for all who has a pipeline in the
area since the 1890s. users of the Creek. creek for household and
Their property is locat- There is no legal re- stock usage.”
ed approximately seven quirement to abide by When farm irrigation is
kilometres south of the their recommendations, restricted, often restric-
Canungra Water Treat- but landholders like Don tions are not in place for
ment Plant. recognise the need to the township - people can
Don has 66,000 litres manage the waterway. be watering their lawns
in rainwater storage to Along with several while farmers watch their
supply his home, and a other farming families, livelihood suffer.
licence to irrigate from he approached Urban Don grew up swim-
Canungra Creek. In re- Utilities and Seqwater at ming in the creek on their
cent years when he needs their pop up stall in D J property but his children
to irrigate he can’t, be- Smith Park in August. are not able to. Low
cause of water shortages. Don would like to see flows mean the water
“Every summer for the Canungra Creek man- is not clean enough for
last three years the creek aged differently - with all swimming. Don Caswell at his Wonglepong property.
has dried up, previously users subject to the same “I don’t want to draw
you might see it go dry restrictions - and water everything out of the “By trucking water in, “The creek life will
every 14 years or so.” tanks or trickle feed for creek and not leave any- they haven’t solved the suffer, the fish will die.
“Most times before it all homes. thing for anyone else - I problem, all they’ve done Farming will close up
gets to that stage we are “Seqwater and Urban want it to be sustainable is supplied water to the around here, there will be
cut off by the Water Ad- Utilities treat our water for everyone.” township.” no farming.”
visory Committee.” supply like only people in Don predicts the con- “If it continues the way “So all the rural aspect
The Water Advisory town use it, but it needs sequences for the region it is, the creek will go dry that people enjoy will
Committee is a volunteer to be treated like a dam.” are dire. every year.” disappear.”
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Reduced Water Flows in Canungra Creek
As Spring sets in, Ca- we’ll work closely with
nungra residents are ad- Seqwater so we can keep
vised flows in the town’s the community updated.
water source, Canungra “We understand the
Creek, have dropped be- Canungra community has
low 13 megalitres per questions about the local
day. water supply and drought
Seqwater and Urban response. We’re review-
Utilities have a joint ing feedback from the
plan to manage drought survey and recent ‘Let’s
response in Canungra, Talk Water’ communi-
which will be activated ty event, and will share
if flows in the creek fall answers to common
below seven megalitres questions in the coming
per day. weeks.”
Urban Utilities’ Seqwater spokesper-
spokesperson Michelle son, Justine Scarff, said
Cull thanked residents for Seqwater was closely
providing feedback re- monitoring flows in Ca-
cently on how they want- nungra Creek. Urban Utilities’ Katrina Hayes with Jack Nolan who visited Urban Utilities’
ed to be kept informed “We know flows in the information stall in D J Smith Park.
during drought response. creek can change quickly, water supply since Sep- continue to work togeth- community continued to
“We recognise the im- and we will work close- tember 2020 and there’s er to ensure the current be waterwise throughout
pact that drought has on ly with Urban Utilities been a lack of rainfall and future drinking water Winter.
the Canungra community to keep the community
over many catchments demands for Canungra “We appreciate the
and people’s lives,” she informed about the local
said. water supply,” she said. recently including Ca- are met, including during efforts of people in the
“Residents have told “The entire region of nungra. times of drought.” community who are
us that early communi- South East Queensland “We want to assure the Urban Utilities spokes- continuing to work hard
cations about drought re- has been in drought re- community that Seqwater person Michelle Cull to save water,” Ms Cull
sponse are important and sponse for its drinking and Urban Utilities will recognised the Canungra said.
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The Canungra Times – October 2021 Page 11OUT AND ABOUT - MY COUNTRY ESCAPE’S 6TH BIRTHDAY
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Page 12 The Canungra Times – October 2021FOCUS ON LOCAL BUSINESS
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erating in North America, You are invited to join
It is great to see people Alaska, the Caribbean us for a wonderful travel
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confident about travelling We have been busy October at 4pm.
in the not too distant fu- over the last 18 months We have fantastic com-
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In May Travelling vessels, and tour opera-
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small cruise ships operat- 10 passengers on a pri- offer amazing journeys
ing in Australia over the vate Airtour to Outback all over the globe but also
past few months – mainly Queensland. close to home.
expedition vessels with It was such a great trip Do join us for a glass
no more than 200 pas- we are planning the same of bubbles and chat di-
sengers and travelling journey for June 2022. rectly with the companies
around our shoreline. We are also taking a that operate these trips.
Wonderful trips to small group of 10 on a They will give you the
The Kimberley, the luxury trip to SA next most up to date travel in-
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The Canungra Times – October 2021 Page 13FROM MY
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Email: news@canungratimes.com.au or post to: 1/1 Lawton Lane,
Canungra QLD 4275
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Editor,
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be used as a main supply haswho
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families on Saturday 12th September. The Lantern by
festival and then provide an
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cil Queensland by one cafe owner, has taken in an
of water for any residen- oped, no one knows what Parade
subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. We have set a date of 1st re-
Govt and
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activities are
It is difficult to explain the feeling I had with tialthehousing. Household solution or options may sponsible for any August
such
entire town. news This that
has 100
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sparked the Canungra for a decision.
News Corp papers stopped rain water tanks should be proposed, the budget, water network infra-
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restructu another local
that sees or-papersbewith compulsory! talk of Scarecrow Town is who will be the winner this year? We can put
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ganisation, Pink
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titions. We are sure that Scarecrow Senior Poetry will be on and
local people who It are
is sad for treatment
having communities for who
cancer. but
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from can take
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their Colouring In and Poetry competitions.
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Canungra Entry isLinsley
solution could be pro- plant to your home. Se-
free and Entry Forms will be at various locations
backbone of a community. The people who owned Joanne posed, budgeted, ten- around the Mountain
Pink these days goes to Pink Assist (where it is re-
the paper and the people who worked there were and on our web site for those off the Mountain who qwater are the culprit in
are coming to engage.
turned to community members) and the other half is Will we have
So, to pay for dered, approved, con- this case.
the message is: put huge
involved in their communities, they had their finger the wateryour being trucked tracted andcoloured circles around the 11-20 September on
constructed
calendars, get your planning hats on for making a Scarecrow Peter Quinlan
donated to Cancer
on the Council
pulse andQueensland.
they knew theThe idea is and commissioned into display or visit-
people in to service
in the towns. new devel-
to help as many Nopeople as possible
doubt this - with
is still true all types ing the Mountain. If visiting, consider an overnight stay, Yes
enjoyandourthen residents
fabulous sunset
for local journalistsopments
- but on our Urban use in three years. Less
and visit some of our attractions. not on town water have
of cancer. how many of those jobs will be shed in the move Utilities
to bill??? than three years would be
The Committee is keen to have a festival in whatever to format
pay more for water
The pink digital?
theme often makes people think it is Deb Dyer considered lightning fast.
it brings the community together and that is what wedeliveries
is possible because
What will the record keeping of will need to
by fill our tanks
Septemb er.
fundraising and awareness for breast cancer only, townships look I recentlySo, emailed both So, expect trucking
like? How can truth be disseminated without this please plan on producing a scarecrow or visiting because the water
and staying on thetrucks
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but Turning Canungra Pink is definitely about all UU and tain Seqwater. Both of water to be the only
grassroots vehicle of news? Because it is easy to see and, if we can get the lantern parade and other can no longer
activities up andaccess
running, thewe
types of cancer. confirmedwill in do
writing
so. that viable solution for the water pump stations at
that a report about the refurbishment of the soccer immediate 3+ years, if
There is an amazing there is currently
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club’s canteengroup
or ‘what of people
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c’ existence
is
Nigel the long Canungra is lucky, or po-
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true, but who congratulated
will remembeon the whenterm
r this they betterment of Ca- tentially much longer. Nicole Cannon
are relegated to the Scarecrow Coordinator, Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce
great work they have done to support
archives our commu-
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Page 14 The Canungra Times – October 2021LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
For All Types of not good thinking.
Case in point - a close
Cancer family member with plen-
Dear Editor, ty of money from super
To talk about my pros- and a great home, younger
tate cancer I have to men- than me, is dead now after
tion my Grandfather and dying of prostate cancer,
his son, my Uncle, both in slowly.
my gene pool, both devel- Apparently his doctor
oped prostate cancer. and he mainly discussed
So I was aware when golf. See what I mean
it became tedious to pass about having an opinion.
water! The man who It is your prostate cancer,
saved my life and gave own it.
me the years I am living When my PSA scores
now at 82, still active, dictated some action my
specialist gave me a book- Rhelma and Barry Kenny.
was Doctor David Walk-
den-Brown who practised let as a guide, since I was things with or near my
in Canungra. against an operation. In bladder frightened the hell
The first thing he did the end I agreed on radi- out of me.
ation treatment. I went The radiation knocked
was to organise a yearly
down to John Flynn Hospi- my prostate cancer back
PSA test that tracks the
tal from 3 November 2006 to almost nothing. I have
goings on in the Prostate
to 23 January 2007 total, an arrangement with my
with a blood test. Eventu-
the treatment lasted two specialist whereby I visit
ally the point was reached
months, my wife drove me every six months or twelve
where I should see a spe-
cialist. there each day. months depending on how
At the end of our meet- Radiation is received everything is going. Fluc-
ing the specialist said, while you are lying, pretty tuation in the readings on
“Don’t come back until uncovered, on your stom- the PSA tests seem natural,
you pass blood”. Natural- ach, and is focused on the I have options, and I live 155-161 Brisbane Street
ly I ensured I went else- lines between black dots life knowing that we have Ph 5541 0335
where next time. tattooed on the lower back control, and the options.
This is important - it is (not quite that far down). Thank you Doctor H Performance Footwear
your prostate cancer you There were a few rea- Walkden-Brown, the doc-
can have an opinion. If sons why I chose radiation. tors who have carried on H Fitness H Dance H Bicycles
you think that all doctors It was an early intervention his initiative and the spe-
will naturally put you on and I don’t recover well cialists who made it work
the right track like Doctor from operations, also the so well. I am alive.
Walkden-Brown, that is thought of someone doing Barry Kenny
The Canungra Times – October 2021 Page 15FOCUS ON LOCAL BUSINESS
Pharmacy Renovated and Ready to Serve
Infinity Pharmacy Ca- medications, health and
nungra is celebrating the beauty needs including
completion of their ren- fragrances,” said Greg.
ovations with a Grand “Residents no longer
Opening sale on 13 Octo- need to travel out of Ca-
ber 2021. nungra to purchase their
The sale includes ten favourite perfume, skin
per cent off store wide care products or vita-
(excluding prescriptions) mins.”
as well as a sausage siz- Greg and the team are
zle, colouring competi- happy to discuss cus-
tion for kids and raffle tomers’ needs and order
draw entry for a gold coin products if required.
donation. Greg said there will be
Owner Shrikesh Mor- plenty of exciting offers
jaria, Pharmacist in in-store throughout Octo-
Charge Greg Vlasich and ber and invited the com-
the team are very excited munity to come and en-
to be part of the Canungra joy the Grand Opening,
community. or pop into the pharmacy
They are donating during the month.
money raised from the The pharmacy now ac-
raffle to the Pink Assist cepts electronic prescrip-
Fund. tions and is a National Pharmacist Greg Vlasich in the newly renovated Infinity Pharmacy Canungra.
The pharmacy contin- Diabetes Service Scheme
stored on your digital de- You can now also join Infinity Pharmacy is
ued trading throughout (NDSS) Agent.
the renovations and is All medicines can be vice, so you can access it the Infinity Pharmacy Re- located at 40 Christie
now able to stock a wider prescribed using an elec- whenever you’re ready - wards Club which is free Street and is open Mon-
range of products. tronic prescription. The saving time, streamlining to join and offers rewards day to Friday from 9am
“We are now trad- message with a link to your the process and improving as you shop and discounts to 5.30pm and 9am to 12
ing with a full range of electronic prescription is medicine safety. on a regular basis. noon on Saturdays.
Page 16 The Canungra Times – October 2021LOCAL NEWS
Livestock Lost in Dog Attacks
By Keer Moriarty
A spate of dog attacks
in Witheren has left sev-
eral sheep dead and land-
owners are concerned for
the safety of their remain-
ing stock.
Chris and Kim Collard
found five of their lambs
attacked by what they as-
sumed to be wild dogs on
their Tucker Lane prop-
erty.
Four of the lambs had
been killed and the other
was so badly injured it
had to be put down.
It was the first time in
five years that the couple
have had any experience
with animals on the prop-
erty being attacked.
Two nights later Chris
woke up at 11pm to find
a dog chasing one of the
lamb’s mothers. William, Jack and Ben Phillips with their pet sheep.
Kim said darkness pre-
vented Chris from seeing “I’d seen Chris’ post smaller pen closer to the ducts two regional wild own baiting programs
the dog clearly, but it on Facebook and thought house and has tried to dog and pig baiting pro- throughout the year.
looked like a large dog about the sheep but we’ve dog proof the pen to keep grams per year. “Residents who are
with a bushy tail. never had any problems.” the sheep safe. “The first was held in concerned about wild
That night, the dog “Now we are terrified She said she is also April and Council offi- dogs on their property
moved on to another that the dogs will come worried about the safety cers are currently plan- or surrounding areas are
property, killing a fully back and get the other of her children. ning the second program, encouraged to contact
grown sheep at Laura two.” Cr Virginia West which will be held before Council’s Health Ser-
Phillips’ Witheren prop- Laura’s dog didn’t alert urged anyone who has the end of the year.” vices team for assistance
erty. them to the attack and the had problems with these “Council also pro- on 5540 5111.”
Laura and her children family didn’t see or hear type of attacks to contact vides assistance to in- “Landholders are also
woke up to find ‘Arthur’ anything on the night. Council. dividual landholders asked to report any live-
mauled to death in a pad- She has moved the two A Council spokesper- or neighbouring land- stock injuries as a result
dock near their house. remaining sheep into a son said Council con- holder groups with their of wild dogs.”
Pink Stumps Day is back! CANUNGRA HARDWARE
& FARM SUPPLIES
Sunday 28th November 11am ~ 4pm
Moriarty Park, Canungra
Canungra V The Hinterland
Registration $50pp
ALL profits to The McGrath Foundation Rocky 10% of any
pink products
Merchandising available + a MONSTER
raffle to be held on the day. Drinks & Point sold during
snacks available from the canteen. Two
Scorers & 2 Umpires needed to help.
Spring October will
Prizes & surprises for the best players! Gardening be donated
Grow More Eco point Premium to Turning
For info or to register call or
text Stu on 0422 986 208
Specials 25 litre $7 25 litre $5 30 litre $9
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The Canungra Times – October 2021 Page 17Canungra State School Happenings
Rugby Carnival in
Currumbin
By William Pickering, Noah
Silcock and Oliver Hamilton.
More than 40 students repre-
sented Canungra State School
at the Rugby Carnival in Cur-
rumbin on Monday 13th Sep-
tember 2021.
There were two senior teams
and two junior teams. Students
travelled to Currumbin by bus
for a full day of rugby league.
The senior A team took a win
Lydian (2G) for displaying Brooklyn (4J) for always Mia (1C) for her dedication to in all four games, which was a
dedication to her learning, per- being a polite, kind and atten- learning, exceptional standard proud moment for Canungra
sistence and a never give up at- tive student who continues to of work and being an excellent State School.
titude! aim high. Well done! role model to her peers. All teams tried their best and
showed great sportsmanship
skills on and off the field.
It was a good opportunity to
meet students from other Gold
Coast schools and to show Ca-
nungra’s sporting abilities, tal-
ents and strengths.
All students played well and
enjoyed the day.
We look forward to the next
Canungra State School at Currumbin Rugby Carnival. rugby carnival.
is now …
NEW LOCATION TIMES AND DAYS FOR 2021:-
CANUNGRA
Thursday 1pm till dark (outside the LiveFit Gym)
MT TAMBORINE
Wednesday 9am till 4pm & Saturday 9am till 2pm
(in the IGA car park)
TAMBORINE VILLAGE
Friday 1pm till dark (at the roundabout)
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CUSTOMER SERVICE, SAME JONATHAN!
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Page 18 The Canungra Times – October 2021Canungra State School Happenings
Book Week Parade
It was wonderful to have so many family and com-
munity members join us for the Book Character Pa-
rade. The students looked amazing.
Photos by El Hogan
Landon Evans as Angelene Moore as Chloe Delaney as Cruella
Mr Twit. The Cat in the Hat. from 101 Dalmatians.
Bentley Mahony, Jack Rankin and Cobi Gordan all
dressed as Wonder Woman. Flynn Hall as The BFG. Lincoln Phleps as The Green Sheep.
The Canungra Times – October 2021 Page 19Canungra & District Event Calendar
LISTINGS IN THE DATE CLAIMER ARE FREE FOR NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Email news@canungratimes.com.au or call 5543 5532.
• TURNING CANUNGRA PINK in OCTOBER - See page
27 for further details.
• Friday 8 October - McAuley College Arts Showcase from
Canungra is
5pm. Phone 5542 3000 to register.
• Friday 8 October - Trivia Night at Moriarty Park. 6pm for
6.30pm start, $5 per person. BYO nibblies and drinks.
TURNING PINK
• Saturday 9 October - Canungra Golf Club’s Turning
Canungra Pink Ambrose Golf Day. this October!
• Tuesday 12 October - Chicks With Sticks at Canungra
Area Golf Club.
• Monday 18 October - McAuley College Discovery Tour.
See page
27 for event
Visit www.mcauley.qld.edu.au to register
• Sunday 31 October 2021 - Vintage & Country Brocante at
O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards.
• Sunday 28 November - Pink Stumps Day. 11am to 4pm at
Moriarty Park. Call Stu 0422 986 208 for information or to
register.
details!
REGULAR EVENTS
MONDAYS: • Every 2nd Thursday Canungra Craft Group. Showgrounds Art Hut.
Ph: 5543 5528.
• Fitness Training at Live Fit Studio 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.
• Yoga - Moriarty Park, Coburg Rd, 9.30am - 11am. Ph: 0428 137 391. • Play-time, every Thursday (term time) 9:30-11:30am. Free activities,
• Moriarty Park Committee Meetings. Every third Monday at 6.45pm. all ages, tea & coffee provided. Ph: 5545 3644 (option 3) Tamborine
Phone Bren 0414 435 919. Mountain College, Early Learning Centre.
TUESDAYS:
• Canungra Golf Club - Ladies’ Competition Golf Day. FRIDAYS:
• 30 min High Intensity Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. • 30 min Fat Burning Classes at Live Fit Studio. Kym 0405 103 670.
Kym 0405 103 670. • Mindfulness and Golf Workshop at Canungra Area Golf Club from
• 3rd Tue: Canungra Rural Fire Brigade monthly meeting. Jamie
4pm - 5.30pm every Friday. Call 0437 339 229 for more information.
5543 5778.
• Fortnightly: Women’s Web. Robyn 5543 4725. SATURDAYS:
WEDNESDAYS: • Mixed Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club.
• Social Bowls ‘Scroungers’ at Canungra Bowls Club from 9am. • 1st Sat: QCWA Wonglepong (except January) at 9.30am. Ph: Joyce
Loan Bowls available.
Libke 5543 5212.
• Fitness Training at Live Fit Studio 5.30pm. Steve 0405 103 670.
• 1st Wednesday: Canungra AH&I Society meeting. 7.00pm at • First Saturday Canungra Village Garden grow, chat and share
Canungra Showgrounds. 9am Contact: thevillagegardencanungra@gmail.com
• 3rd Wednesday: Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage
Society meeting. www.bdofs.com. SUNDAYS:
• Canungra Mens Shed Inc. meets on the last Wednesday of • Church: St Luke’s Anglican 7.45am. Canungra Uniting Church
every month, 5pm for a 5.10 start, at the Canungra Bowls Club.
10.30am. Dunamis Church Yarrabilba 9.30am.
Contact Col Ford 0428 820 349.
• Second Sunday each month: Canungra Village Markets: 8am -
THURSDAYS: 1pm. Contact Emma 0457 096 397 or like Canungra Village Markets
• Canungra Tip CLOSED every Thursday.
• Men’s Competition Golf Day at Canungra Golf Club. on Facebook.
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Page 20 The Canungra Times – October 2021OUT AND ABOUT
Trivia for Men’s Shed
By Bren Dalby able to make some super
possum boxes for Wild-
Moriarty Park were care to distribute to wor-
pleased to host a trivia thy homes for Brushtail
night on 10 September. Possums who struggle to
Thank you to all those find a hollow log to live
who attended, to Ca- in these days. Bren on
nungra Foodworks and behalf of Wildcare and
some of the regular triv- the possums!
ia players for sponsoring
Stu Comley was our
the prizes.
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The Canungra Times – October 2021 Page 21Bushwalker’s Precinct Opens
By Susie Cunningham ate their mother Marjorie’s dresses.
Binna Burra Lodge Chair Steve
Binna Burra Lodge has celebrat- Noakes said the reopening of the
ed its roots with the opening of its bunkhouse, which has capacity for
Bushwalker’s Precinct, to the de- 24 guests across four cabins, would
light of Queensland’s bushwalking help keep Binna Burra traditions
community. alive.
The iconic ecolodge opened the “The original philosophy of Ar-
Bushwalker’s Precinct in Septem- thur Groom and Romeo Lahey was
ber, two years after the bushfire to have a pricing range where ir-
which razed the historic timber respective of your socioeconomic
lodge and cabins to the ground. background you could access the
The precinct centres around Bin- park, which is why we have spac-
na Burra’s remaining historic heart, es to pitch your own tent, powered
Groom’s Cottage, which lodge sites, safari tents and now the Bush-
co-founder Arthur Groom built for
walker’s Bunkhouses,” he said.
his family in 1934.
“Before the fire, we had 28 pric-
It includes the refurnished Bush-
ing points from bring your own tent
walker’s Bar and Heritage Reading
Room, contained within Groom’s to the Sky Lodges, and we lost that
Cottage, and the Bushwalker’s middle ground with the loss of the
Bunkhouse, which was built in 1975. Acacia, Casuarina and Rosewood
Arthur Groom’s sons Tony and rooms. People have had to book
Richard Groom attended the pre- months ahead to get a spot here on
cinct opening, where guests dined weekends so this will help us out.
on brown paper bags of high ener- Guests also heard from Bushwalk-
gy trail mix known as ‘scroggin’ in ing Queensland President John Mar-
honour of their eldest brother, the shall about his adventures with the
late Donn Groom. Groom brothers dating back to 1967,
Tony and Richard, who still live at and from Dr Melissa Harper about
Beechmont, reminisced about grow- the newest edition of her book, ‘The
ing up in Groom’s Cottage, includ- Ways of the Bushwalker. On foot in Groom brothers Richard and Tony (far left and right) Binna
ing memories of pillow fights and Australia’, which includes referenc- Burra Lodge Chairman Steve Noakes and author Dr Melissa
the time a cow got into the house and es to the Binna Burra bushfires. Harper
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