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24.01.2022 Are our budgets "sexist"?

24.01.2022 Quote of the Week

24.01.2022 Info that may be of interest. Please add to the list Source: Sunshine Coast Mental Health Network

24.01.2022 Recipe of the Week: Easy 2 Ingredient Waffles No Dairy or Eggs! Fool proof easy waffles for any time of day!

22.01.2022 FAST TRACK DE-RAILED. WILL NAMBOUR BE SHUNTED AGAIN? by Jeffrey Addison Sunshine Coast Commuter Advocate... The announcement was: The general objective is that we would have fast rail up to Nambour in five years and to Maroochydore in ten years. So said Ted O’Brien, Federal MP for Fairfax, on 18 January 2018 at Nambour rail station. Granted, it wasn't a promise. But it was an ambitious plan. A business case was to be prepared by a consortium comprising Stockland, KPMG, Urbis and SMEC. The North Coast Connect Consortium was one of three proponents to win a share of $20 million in federal funding for a business case. Winners were announced in March 2018. The Consortium was hamstrung by a limited budget from the outset. The Queensland Government made no monetary contribution towards the business case, but offered an ‘in-kind’ contribution (of reports and information) that they valued at $5 million. The business case was completed in December 2019, submitted to the new National Faster Rail Agency (NFRA) and handed to the State Government in February 2020. It was submitted to Infrastructure Australia in August 2020. The North Coast Connect Consortium was originally tasked to investigate options for upgrades along the existing rail corridor from Brisbane to Nambour and a spur line from Beerwah to Maroochydore. The objective: a 45 minute trip to Brisbane. What is of concern is that the National Faster Rail Agency website now shows that route options have changed to what was announced at Nambour on that sunny January morning. It says The detailed business case investigated options for a spur line from Beerwah to Maroochydore, upgrades along the existing corridor from Brisbane to Beerwah (not Nambour) and a range of faster rail speeds. When did that criteria change, why did it change, and why weren’t we told? Beerwah to Nambour residents (with a single track rail line) deserve to know why their fast rail has been derailed. If not fast rail, at least ensure they get duplicated tracks for their tortuous, congested, freight-shared corridor. The NCCC could not confirm if Nambour fast rail was in the mix. Ted O’Brien MP said that he understood that it had been presented with options to Nambour. Why does the National Faster Rail Agency website state otherwise? I ask the National Faster Rail Agency to release the business case in the interests of transparency, once Infrastructure Australia has released their report on it. A consortium with members interested in a fast rail line to their Caloundra invested developments will never be amenable to it reaching Nambour first. Perhaps the plan was flawed from the start. I am not against a fast rail service to Maroochydore. If the Federal and/or State Governments want to fund it and the advantaged proponents make significant contributions towards it, then please do so. Passenger rail services are heavily subsidised by the state government (and so they should, we pay taxes). For every $1 a commuter pays, it costs the state $3. I have always campaigned for Nambour rail duplication due to the freight benefits which are economic and positive. Improved passenger services are collateral advantage. Nambour doesn’t deserve more hardship headed its way on a single track. MAP: Recent mapping from the SEQ Council of Mayors showed no fast rail corridor being continued through to Nambour fuelling fears the former mill town, hospital hub and council HQ may miss out yet again. PICTURED: Jeffrey Addison at Nambour Station.

19.01.2022 Today we gathered in the Chapel at Matthew Flinders Anglican College for the final Soul Time Program for 2020. An abundance of good energy and sharing new opportunities to work together and messages to "keep on going" in 2021! Thanks to the organisers, Sunshine Coast Baha'i Community and Matthew Flinders Anglican College. For info contact Professor David Chittleborough, 0448 803 904. #caringcommunities #uniting #sunshinecoast

18.01.2022 Local Mapleton Author Marg Gibbs is delighted to share a reading from her new picture book, A Very Mapleton Christmas. Saturday 28 November, Obi Obi Road, Maple...ton Country Markets 10-11am. A little bundle of goodies to take home for the children. View an original painting from artist Jacqui A’Court. Come celebrate. Her children's books can be purchased here https://mjgibbs.com.au/shop/ #childrensbooks #kidlit #mapleton

16.01.2022 To the people of Nicklin - today It has become official that I have been defeated at the recent election and am no longer your MP. - I am humbled to have been y...our representative in State Parliament for the last 3 years. To come from being a local cop to represent you was a privilege I will never forget. My family and I have lived in and loved our community for over 20 years and I will continue to do so. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and congratulations to the incoming Labor member. I will continue to support our community in whatever capacity I can. I will change the name of this page but will keep it going as I believe I still have a lot to offer and plan to have another go in 4 years. Thanks again from my family to yours. See more

16.01.2022 This is something we call all do ... introduce a "wellbeing budget" to repair caring in our communities. #wellbeingeconomy #caringcommunities #sunshinecoast

15.01.2022 ' '? #caringcommunities #takethepledge #sunshinecoast

12.01.2022 Hoping you're enjoying your week We've been practising strengthening our spiritual and physical muscles, side effects are kindness, friendliness, acceptance, compassion, cooperation, flexibility, confidence, gratitude, contentment and more! Planning for a very special end of year picnic. We quickly worked out that Jude is excellent with catering, even though she's still recovering from a broken arm... #caringcommunities #connecting #sunshinecoast

12.01.2022 With all the high temps on the way this summer & over the coming days, If your in an area still lucky enough to have koalas in your area please read this. Nev...er offer koalas or any marsupials water from a water bottle! Please DO NOT GIVE WATER TO KOALAS BY POURING WATER FROM BOTTLES INTO THEIR MOUTHS. PLACE A BOWL OF WATER ON THE GROUND OR POUR THE WATER IN TO YOUR HAT/HELMET/CUP ETC AND HOLD NEAR KOALAS MOUTH SO THAT IT CAN LAP AT IT With all the facebook posts about wonderful people caring for wildlife amidst the fire and heat disasters last summer a silent tragedy is happening. Koala's are DYING because people are trying their best to help but don't understand how a koala actually drinks. The little Koala seen in the middle picture is Arnie. He comes from a little town north of Bairnsdale. Arnie survived the heat wave AND fires with only minor burns to his feet and hands. His burns were healing. He survived losing his mum and the loss of his home. He was found by some very caring people who did what any human would do when they find a distressed animal, and offered him a drink from their bottle of water. They were just trying to help. They didn’t know that it is dangerous for Koala’s to drink this way. They didn’t know that Koala’s usually get most of their water via the gum leaves that they eat and they don’t often drink water, but when they do, they are face down and lapping small amounts with their tongue. They didn’t know that when a Koala holds it head up and takes in too much water, it can easily get in to their lungs and cause Aspiration Pneumonia, which is usually fatal. This is exactly what happened to little Arnie. Despite a mammoth rescue effort involving all three emergency services and wildlife rescuers he died more specifically he drowned. It was heartbreaking for everyone involved. That is why we want to share this post. So people can help in the best way possible. If you find a Koala in need of help in the heat or in a fire zone, please DO NOT OFFER IT WATER BY TIPPING IT FROM A BOTTLE OR CUP INTO THEIR MOUTHS AND NEVER FORCE A KOALA TO DRINK. If it is safe to do so then catch it in a blanket and transport to the nearest wildlife hospital otherwise take note of its location and let someone know the details. Please note that Koalas can cause nasty injuries so if the Koala is resisting do not try and pick it up. If you are nowhere near help then the best way to hydrate koalas is to PLACE A BOWL OF WATER ON THE GROUND OR POUR THE WATER IN TO YOUR HAT/HELMET/CUP ETC AND HOLD NEAR KOALAS MOUTH SO THAT IT CAN LAP AT IT, FACE DOWN. PLEASE remember that Koalas are arboreal and nocturnal. If you see one sitting on the ground during the day then please contact a wildlife rescue organisation. They are usually very stressed if they are at the point of allowing human interaction, so please do not try and take selfies with the animal as you are just causing continued stress. PLEASE share this. With all the videos going viral of people giving them water from their bottles, the koalas have an added risk, during an already dangerous time! Please tell all of your friends... and if you see a video of someone pouring water out for a Koala comment on it saying: "PLEASE DO NOT GIVE KOALAS WATER BY POURING IT. JUST LET THEM LAP AT THEIR OWN PACE. IF IT GETS IN THEIR LUNGS IT COULD KILL THEM. *story courtesy of Animalia Wildlife shelter

12.01.2022 Weekend Read ... so what's your word of 2020? Oxford Dictionaries: 2020 has too many Words of the Year to name just one #wordoftheyear #connecting #sunshinecoast

09.01.2022 30 November 2020 'Substantial reforms to strengthen Queensland’s guardianship system have taken effect today, giving greater protection to the more vulnerable in our community such as the elderly and those with impaired capacity.... Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said the new reforms make Queensland’s guardianship laws clearer, improve the efficiency of our guardianship system and have a more modern human rights focus.'

07.01.2022 It's great to see our community spirit is alive and well!

06.01.2022 Please share and let's spread kindness ... Every act of kindness matters. ~ Action for Happiness #DoGoodDecember #kindness #sunshinecoast

02.01.2022 An invitation to show your support

01.01.2022 - Fill out a pre-forum survey by 25 November https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWBY5G3 : Maleny Community Centre 23 Maple Street, Maleny, Queensland 4552... Book your seat now to attend the forum #caringcommunities #forumsession #sunshinecoast See more