CLICK HERE TO GET THE GAZETTE DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX Palmwoods will celebrate a century of worship and community service on Sunday 25 May when St Augustine’s Church holds a special centenary consecration service The Most Rev’d Archbishop Jeremy Greaves KCSJ will lead the 10am service at the historic church Congregants and visitors are invited to join in prayers of thanksgiving and reflection on 100 years of St Augustine’s presence in the hinterland refreshments and fellowship will be served in the church hall offering a chance for the community to reconnect and share memories St Augustine’s first opened its doors in 1925 and has since been a focal point for worship Its centenary celebrations underscore the enduring faith and commitment of Palmwoods residents the church is publishing a commemorative book capturing its history — including the centenary events The book will be finalised after the consecration and preliminary orders can be placed by emailing anneleach101@gmail.com please RSVP by 11 May via phone or text on 0409 079 497 Rev John Cornish at the newly renovated alter at St Augustine’s Church at Palmwoods Editorial: editor@sunshinevalleygazette.com.au | 0409 424 487 Advertising: tanya@sunshinevalleygazette.com.au | 0400 069 711 Display Ads   Ad Rates   Ad Specs   Privacy   Terms & Conditions well worth exploring with much to see and do along the way for all the family Whether from out-of-town or a local Sunshine Coaster idyllic little town is well worth exploring with much to see and do along the way for all the family the town square includes a community green lawn space Along the path you will transverse through the main street of Palmwoods and will immediately feel the quirky and retro vibe of the hinterland town you will also pass by the Palmwoods Skate park which provides a range of skate elements ideal for beginners and intermediate skaters a 25-metre heated pool with covered grandstand and a wading pool Spend some time enjoying the township of Palmwoods or visit the charming townships of Blackall Range villages of Buderim Or head to nearby Federation Park and enjoy a picnic lunch Travel north or south along Palmwoods-Montville Road to the heart of Palmwoods For more than 250 walking, running, paddling, cycling, mountain-biking and horse-riding trails on the Sunshine Coast go to the website Adventure Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Council acknowledges the Sunshine Coast Country home of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples We wish to pay respect to their Elders – past and acknowledge the important role First Nations people continue to play within the Sunshine Coast community Our Sunshine Coast is a free community website proudly produced by Sunshine Coast Council An impression of how the Coles Palmwoods Supermarket might look I could write an essay on the topic of the fors-and-againsts of having a large supermarket in Palmwoods What really disgusts me the most is how a Council can decide the future of Palmwoods based on a single assessment report and the urging of Cr Winston Johnston to refuse the application.  All but one councillor voted ‘no’ And that one councillor had the decency to look at all aspects including the alternative for this site: to build another massive housing development right on the doorstep of our village (which, by the way was refused by Council some 12 years ago).  Did the no voting councillors take the time have the inclination or individual prowess to look at the entire picture including history industry and most importantly what the majority of residents wanted fruit farming and early rail hub for the Coast.  Well all that is gone.  Our historic buildings are but few now and centred around Little Main Street.  The rest is development.  That’s right development!   Our Council over the years have changed our ‘village’ to be surrounded by new housing estates At last official Census 2021 count the population was 6357.  Wow!  To give you an idea and comparison Cr Johnston Maleny’s population was 3959 and Nambour’s 12,145.  Interesting stats to say the least We have been deprived of a larger supermarket for 15 years and all due to a Council who wanted to keep our ‘village and historic character’ intact.  What hypocrites.   Thankyou Councillor Dixon for having the strength of character to challenge Cr Johnston’s ‘pied piper’ approach to voting when assessing DA applications in another Council Division I just ask for a fair go by all councillors to have some guts determination and accountability to make decisions based on your own research.  I can deal with that and accept an outcome.  But I don’t see this on this occasion.  A big thank you to Cr Dixon for being the only councillor to actually consider the Coles supermarket with the needs of the Palmwoods community in mind  Our own local councillor just chose to be a sheep like all the other councillors and rely on one report prepared by people whom have obviously never been to Palmwoods  The ‘local activity centre’ is already fragmented and generally unwalkable.  The ‘desired rural town character’ has already been destroyed by council allowing the huge expansion and approval of endless housing estates.   Sit in the Main Street now and count how many trucks already come through and negotiate ‘the narrow roads’ As for ‘foot traffic being needed for local business’ Cr Natoli guess where my current foot traffic is...that’s correct in Nambour around the Coles or Woolworths as that is where I am forced to grocery shop  By having a full supermarket in Palmwoods my foot traffic will stay in town benefitting the current local shops My disappointment in Cr Winston Johnston is complete  Not once during his election campaign did he state that he would not support the Coles application  It must be nice for him to live in Maleny where there is a choice of 2 large supermarkets and a thriving local activity centre that the arrival of Woolworths did not destroy I was deeply disturbed by the violent protests that took place in Melbourne this past fortnight supposedly in the name of peace and pacifism aimed at disrupting the LANDFORCES conference laid bare the true nature of the radical elements within the Australian Greens and their activist supporters and far-left extremists only added fuel to the fire and it was shocking to see elected officials like Greens Senator David Shoebridge stoking the flames of hatred.  To see these protesters use the Australian Aboriginal flag in their misguided attempts to draw false parallels is appalling As former Senator Nova Peris so aptly put it the flag is sacred and should not be hijacked for such divisive and hateful agendas Australia is facing its most geopolitically unstable period since World War II with threats to our national security looming we need to stand by our Defence Force personnel and the industry that supports them not undermine them through violent protests The Greens need to take responsibility for their actions They must cease their support for and condemn unequivocally these violent protests Hezbollah and the Islamic Republic of Iran for the October 7 attacks And they must hold their elected members to account for their complicity in spreading the infection of antisemitism and hate the kitchen at the Palmwoods Hotel will be temporarily closed for the replacement of the cool room and freezer room,  and to complete other renovations for four “We are looking forward to upgrading our facilities which will lead to some disruption while the work is being done,” said Marketing and Loyalty Manager “But we have scheduled the work in such a way that it minimises disruption as little as possible The work will begin the day after Mother’s Day because it is always such a popular day for local families who want to treat their mum with a delicious meal.” The work has been scheduled as follows: • Closed from Monday 12 May Thursday 15 May.• Closed following completion of service on the night of Sunday 18 May Thursday 22 May• Closed following completion of service on the night of Sunday 25 May Thursday 29 May• Closed following completion of service on the night of Sunday 1 June dinner and all day dining as normal up to and including Sunday 11 May.  “Then it will only open for 4 days each week for lunch dinner and all day dining - yes for all 4 days -  as follows; Thursday 15 May to Sunday 18 May inclusive Thursday 22 May to Sunday 25 May inclusive and Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June inclusive From Thursday 5 June it will be ‘back to normal’ operations “We would like to thank our patrons in advance for their patience and understanding and look forward to the completion of the upgrade so that we can get back to our normal operations.” under the railway bridge at the Chevallum Road and Jubilee Drive/Margaret St junction.  A Palmwoods mum has attracted about 900 signatures to her petition calling for traffic measures to improve safety at notorious intersections in town Jocelyn Anderson said Palmwoods needed urgent attention especially to the busy intersection under the railway bridge at the Chevallum Road and Jubilee Drive/Margaret St junction “The intersections of Palmwoods are becoming a life and death situation with several crashes happening each week,” she said.  “The residents are desperate for action before a life or lives are lost.  “These are incredibly dangerous as there is a big blind spot with the railway bridge Families are having to run the gauntlet daily risking their lives.” roundabouts and traffic calming measures to ease the build up of traffic on roads that have not kept pace with population growth in the area.  Dangerous intersections included Chevallum Road Margaret Street and the Churchill and Dunning Street intersections onto Palmwoods-Montville Road A petition signatory said: “To cross the road at the bakery/chemist is to take your life into your hands - cars often at speed coming from 5 different roads.” Div 5 Cr Winston Johnston said Sunshine Coast Council had “no control or influence” regarding upgrades to the intersection which was maintained by the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said he was aware of Ms Anderson’s concerns and was always happy to take up any concerns to the relevant authorities.  “I understand the residents’ concerns and I am encouraged by the Department saying it’s investigating options to improve safety,” he said in response to the online petition A Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said they had received the petition and were currently investigating options for improved safety in the Palmwoods area He said he couldn’t give a specific time frame at this stage as they were in discussions with council The spokesman said they would have a better idea at the end of this week Concerned residents can sign the petition at www.change.org The upgraded Warriors Football clubhouse.  A multimillion-dollar upgrade for a hinterland facility is scoring big points with local sporting clubs described as being “vital to the social fabric of our communities’’ Palmwoods Warriors Football Club’s headquarters have received a major makeover improving access for all abilities while the adjacent Graeme Rae Oval will receive new LED ground lighting to support cricket and AFL Nicklin MP Rob Skelton and Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston Under 14 Palmwoods  players on the attack costing more than half a million dollars were made possible thanks to funding from all three tiers of government Hinterland Blues AFL Club and Palmwoods Cricket Club engage with many thousands of participants Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston said the modern clubhouse included refurbished change areas “The extensive undercover viewing area is sure to be a crowd pleaser and will provide a massive boost to the sporting clubs for the season and supports sun smart outcomes it’s a win for the Palmwoods sports precinct with a total of $2.7 million injected since 2021 when the adjacent Hinterland AFL and Palmwoods cricket clubhouse received a $1.5 million upgrade.” Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said the State Government was investing in the Sunshine Coast’s world-class lifestyle “We have a great community here and it will be made even better with the upgrades to the Palmwoods Warrior’s club we’re hoping to see more local kids develop a love of sport right here.” New lights are being installed to support cricket and AFL games played on the Graeme Rae Oval The $519,000 Palmwoods Cricket/AFL LED lighting project includes new 300 lux LED lights over the wicket box and 200 lux outer field lighting to improve competition and training opportunities Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace said the upgrades at Graeme Rae Oval would light up the future for the Hinterland Blues and the Palmwoods Cricket Club juniors and seniors will now be able to train and play once the sun goes down,” Mr Wallace said The works were delivered by Sunshine Coast Regional Council through several local Sunshine Coast contractors including Boydbuilt Constructions who employed 70 local tradies throughout the construction works Central parking arrangement (19 spaces) on Margaret Street featuring wider than standard parking bays Minor changes to existing on-street parking to accommodate the central parking arrangement allowing westbound vehicles to travel east Raised zebra (wombat) crossing near Rick's Garage Speed management treatment at the western approach to Margaret Street Additional street lighting to be installed Works to improve pedestrian safety at Palmwoods including installing a new wombat crossing and better lighting Improvements in the centre of Palmwoods-Montville Road (locally known as Margaret Street) delivered wider parking bays raised the pedestrian crossing and resurfacing throughout the project area A speed management treatment was installed at the western approach to Margaret Street as well as improved streetlighting and additional warning signs to bolster compliance with the road’s 40km/h speed limits “These improvements have created a safer environment for both motorists and pedestrians in Palmwoods,” said Nicklin MP Robert Skelton a new speed management treatment and a realignment to centre parking now delivered we expect to see greater speed limit compliance and safer driver behaviour.” Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport  Carol Brown said improvements would make Margaret Street safer for all users while maintaining the charming town centre.  Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anthony Chisholm said Palmwoods’ residents would now see the benefit of safer pedestrian access “Projects like this highlight the ongoing commitment of the Albanese Government to deliver the infrastructure and services that communities need The $1 million project was funded under the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program with the Australian Government contributing $800,000 and the Queensland Government contributing $200,000 For more information about the Palmwoods Township Treatments project, go to www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/palmwoods-safety-treatments local veterinarian Brett Stone still likes to get out on house calls Below: Dr Stone in earlier days as Palmwoods Vet Having just turned 30 and with a little bit of wanderlust lingering after a stint overseas vet Dr Brett Stone was not sure he wanted to buy a veterinary practice but he decided to give it a go he marked 25 years at Palmwoods Veterinary Surgery.  “I knew it was a great opportunity and I just liked Palmwoods Brett was doing locum work when he was offered the opportunity to buy the clinic there are two vets and Brett said there was enough work for a third but they were hard to come by He said the clinic also had six very good veterinary nurses “We’re very lucky with our nurses,” he said.  “They get to experience all the things that they are trained for,” he said “They get a lot of good experience because they get to do all the things nurses should be able to do like taking blood or putting an intravenous drip in Brett said his patients had changed a little over the years The farm dogs were fewer and pet owners were also willing to pay for more complex diagnostics and care for their animals than they used to People know what treatments are available to them and they expect similar treatments for their pets,” he said Brett still likes to get out on house calls The house calls allow him to get up close with livestock a return to familiarity for the boy who grew up on a cattle property in northern NSW dreaming of being a vet.  Palmwoods Vet is at 4 Briggs Street.  Palmwoods Indoor Bowls club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at Palmwoods Memorial Hall from 8.30am - 12pm Indoor Bowls is a great sport that exercises the mind as well as the body and it’s on twice a week in the beautiful Palmwoods Memorial Hall It demands skill in understanding the use of the bias of the bowl mastering judgement of distance and degree of turn in each particular carpet and being able to plan and execute game strategies Described as a ‘thinking person’s sport’ it provides a much-needed alternative to sports that rely on strength agility and speed and is popular with current and former outdoor bowlers “We get about 30 players come and join us twice a week,” said President Les Mott “New players are welcome and the first game is free After that it’s $8 a game plus $5 annual membership for the year November 28 is our last game of the year but we’re back in January for anyone who’s interested in fellowship Les expressed his appreciation for the ongoing support from the Heritage Community Bank Palmwoods Branch Thanks to the annual distribution of Sponsorships provided by the branch the club is able to enhance its facilities and continue offering a welcoming and enjoyable space for residents to participate in the sport “We are incredibly grateful for the generous funding we receive each year,” said Les “The assistance has made a huge difference helping us provide an engaging environment for new and experienced players.” “The continued partnership with the Heritage Community Bank, Palmwoods Branch & the Palmwoods Community reflects a shared commitment to fostering local sports and social activities.” • Palmwoods Indoor Bowls club meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays. Contact Les Mott President on 0418 748 138 or email hippyvirgo@gmail.com will take to the stage for an evening of iconic Eagles music on March 1 The team at Palmwoods Hotel have been hard at work putting together live entertainment for 2025 and have curated a line up that includes something for everyone over the coming months “We are so excited about our 2025 program,” said Marketing & Loyalty Manager “The Palmwoods Hotel is such a great venue will take to the stage with their Ultimate Eagles Tribute Show and entertain the crowd with a night of iconic rock “We are super excited about this gig,” Stacey said “The Eagels have a huge following and are one of Australia’s leading tribute bands They will be playing the Eagles’ legendary hits from Hotel California to Take It Easy and we expect this to be a huge night “We will also have a guest DJ who will keep the crowd dancing between sets The Bar and gaming room will be open until 2am and this will be the norm from March 1 Tribute shows have grown in popularity in recent years and the team at Palmwoods Hotel have an exciting line up of Tribute acts booked for 2025 and Metallica Tribute have all been confirmed and there are more bookings being made,” she said The iconic Pub also plays host to regular entertainment including Jag the Joker and DJ’s and live bands and musical acts every weekend “We have curated the best entertainment we can find so that there is an offering for everyone,” Stacey said the bands that will be playing on the weekends also come along to our Open Mike nights You can keep up to date with what is happening at the Pub by checking the ad in this paper or Following them on Facebook on www.facebook.com/palmwoodshotel A plan of the proposed supermarket in Palmwoods A controversial proposal to build a full-line Coles supermarket in Palmwoods has been rejected by the Sunshine Coast Council destined to appeal the decision in the Planning and Environment Court which included a 3,869sqm supermarket and liquor store on Palmwoods Montville Road faced strong opposition due to its location outside the town’s designated business centre and concerns about its impact on the town’s character and planning scheme The council’s decision followed a detailed assessment by council officers The report stated that the proposed shopping centre would undermine the Sunshine Coast Activity Centre Network fragment the Palmwoods Local Activity Centre and create a disconnected and unwalkable town centre which was deemed inconsistent with the desired rural town character of Palmwoods noting that the proposed supermarket was nearly three times the size permitted under the current town plan “The proposed supermarket that we’re discussing today is unfortunately outside the current zoning for business in Palmwoods and it’s outside the local business centre,” Cr Johnston said particularly for large servicing trucks that would need to navigate narrow roads to access the site Cr Johnston acknowledged that there was strong community support for a supermarket in Palmwoods but emphasised that the town plan was in place to protect the character of small towns “A town plan is a document which tells us or tells the community that you can have certain uses in certain areas If it says that it’s medium density residential that’s what it’s intended to be for,” he said He warned that approving the supermarket would cause a breakup of the business centre of Palmwoods and could lead to further issues in the future Cr Joe Natoli also supported the rejection arguing that large supermarkets often drew trade away from existing shopping precincts and could destroy the uniqueness of small towns “What are we doing to protect the character of these railroad towns?” he asked which he said had lost its small village characteristics due to the influx of big supermarkets Cr Natoli stressed the importance of foot traffic for local businesses and expressed concern that the proposed supermarket would not bring competition to Palmwoods but rather create a dominant player Cr Christian Dixon was the lone voice supporting the proposal arguing that the Palmwoods community had waited long enough for a supermarket and that the existing approved site in the town centre had remained vacant for over 15 years “The planning scheme does envisage a supermarket for Palmwoods,” Cr Dixon said adding that the proposed site was only 100m from the local business centre and that the developer was committed to providing footpaths to connect the site to the town Cr Dixon also highlighted the potential economic benefits of the development including the creation of 559 jobs during construction and 171 ongoing jobs once the supermarket was operational “It’d be good to have some local jobs in Palmwoods,” he said noting that many residents currently have to travel to Nambour or Maroochydore for their groceries the council voted 10-1 to reject the proposal with Cr Dixon being the sole councillor in favour NeuBau Group director Tim Reed has expressed disappointment with the decision and confirmed that the developer would appeal the ruling in the Planning and Environment Court “After research into the need – a 2500sqm supermarket not a 1200sqm one – as well as a number of meetings with locals and an extensive look into where another site could potentially be and that could service the need it was pretty easy to see the use and the site made sense,” Mr Reed told Sunshine Coast News A council officer explained the reasons behind the recommendation to refuse the proposed Coles supermarket in Palmwoods during the council meeting The officer noted that the development would create a new retail centre outside the designated Palmwoods Local Activity Centre leading to a fragmented and disconnected town centre This would be detrimental to Palmwood’s character The officer also raised concerns about the loss of medium-density residential zoned land which is critical for the future residential development of the area the bulk scale and design is not consistent with the desired rural town character for Palmwoods nor does it contribute positively to the traditional streetscape of Palmwoods,” the officer said concluding that the proposal was incompatible with the intended future uses in the zone CR Winston Johnston argued that rejecting the proposed Coles supermarket in Palmwoods was necessary to protect the town’s character and adhere to the existing town plan “The proposed supermarket is unfortunately outside the current zoning for business in Palmwoods and it’s outside the local business centre,” Cr Johnston said He emphasized that the town plan was designed to ensure that certain areas are used for specific purposes such as medium-density residential or rural activities and that approving the supermarket would disrupt the business centre and lead to further issues Cr Johnston also raised concerns about traffic Despite acknowledging the community’s desire for a supermarket he urged councillors to support the officer’s recommendation to refuse the application warning that approving it would set a dangerous precedent for future developments CR Joe Natoli expressed strong concerns about the proposed Coles supermarket in Palmwoods during the recent council meeting warning that it could harm the town’s unique village character and draw trade away from existing businesses Cr Natoli highlighted how large out-of-town supermarkets have negatively impacted foot traffic in traditional shopping precincts “Nambour has suffered because of the lack of movement from one part of the town to the other,” Cr Natoli said emphasising the importance of foot traffic for local businesses He warned that approving the supermarket would lead to a dominant player in Palmwoods stifling competition and reducing the quality of service and product offerings over time Cr Natoli also stressed the need to protect the character of small railroad towns like Palmwoods cautioning that the supermarket’s scale would drive growth and density into the area urging the council to consider the long-term consequences of their decision CR David Law supported the officer’s recommendation to reject the proposed Coles supermarket in Palmwoods citing feedback from the community and concerns about traffic Cr Law noted that the council’s consultation process for the planning scheme renewal showed that the majority of Palmwoods residents supported a small supermarket “A 3200 square metres full-line Coles is not small,” he said Cr Law expressed concerns about the impact of the supermarket on local roads particularly the narrow and difficult-to-manoeuvre roads off the range that could become overused He said the community’s desire for a small supermarket was clear and that the proposed development did not align with their vision for the town AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) providing a great recreational trail for riders and walkers of intermediate fitness This is a little gem connecting hinterland townships providing a fun adventure for riders and walkers of intermediate fitness levels walk or run from Woombye to Palmwoods town centres – it's rated as an easy safe and sealed track This is a popular recreational trail for many locals The hilly hinterland stretch makes this a perfect workout for those wishing to increase their fitness levels or maximise their time exercising *N.B - It's a good idea to print the map or have it available on your phone as this neighbourhood trail is not marked in the way a bush trail would be The journey begins and ends in the heart of both towns continue following the pathways through Palmwoods and around the township Spend some time in Woombye or Palmwoods and support one of the many local establishments Both towns are unique in character and offer visitors a warm welcoming experience including access to several parks such as Piccabeen or Federation Park in Palmwoods Major regional attractions including the Big Pineapple and Wildlife HQ ore also in short driving distance Take the Nambour Connection Road exit off the Bruce Highway and travel east for approximately 5 minutes before you see the sign to Woombye The official start point is on the corner of Hill Street opposite the Woombye School of Arts (centre of town) For 250 walking, running, paddling, cycling, mountain-biking and horse-riding trails on the Sunshine Coast #chooseyournextadventure with Adventure Sunshine Coast at adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au a parishioner who has lived in Palmwoods all her life St Augustine’s Anglican Church Op Shop in Palmwoods is back serving the community following two months closure because of COVID restrictions. This thriving shop is a real gem in the heart of Palmwoods serving local people and supporting the outreach work of the church in the local community and overseas “Amongst other causes we help support the chaplain at the Palmwoods State School and a wonderful organisation in The Philippines which provides life-changing surgery for burns victims and people born with a hare lip or cleft palate,”  said Manager Margie Gowty The shop has been running for nearly 10 years and is a much-loved part of the community “Our volunteers  are  the heart of the shop ” says Margie “They a fantastic group of faithful people care and willingness to serve which makes the Op Shop a truly welcoming place for all who come - to shop a listening ear and the offer of a cup of tea.  We all know how important it is to be able to keep this little gem of a business operating in the community.” Some of the best bargains around are found here as strong community support means first class donations are regularly received Margie is looking forward to that continuing as the shop swings back into operation call Margie on 0479 085 555 if you have any questions or just call in to see why this is such special place in Palmwoods The fields at Jubilee Park were alive with excitement recently as more than 200 juniors from Palmwoods Warriors Football Club celebrated the conclusion of another successful soccer season.  Life Membership was awarded to Mrs Taryn Powell in recognition of her  outstanding contribution to the growth of women’s and girls’ soccer Images courtesy Daisy Ropes Art & Photography The Hinterland club proudly had eight teams reach the Grand Finals in 2024—more than any other club in the competition “The joy and laughter of the children truly embodied the spirit and unity of the club,” said Palmwoods Warriors President He added that the young athletes not only developed their soccer skills but also learned valuable life lessons about perseverance The season breakup party brought together players and coaches in a festive celebration of their achievements Highlights of the day included the annual Parents vs Kids game and awards to recognise outstanding player achievements There was also a heartfelt thank you to the club’s volunteers and sponsors A special moment during the event was the presentation of Life Membership to Mrs Taryn Powell and her outstanding contribution to the growth of women’s and girls’ soccer at the club the club is gearing up for a year filled with excitement as it approaches its 50th anniversary “We are more committed than ever to growing our membership especially focusing on empowering our girls’ teams,” Mathieson said Increasing female participation in soccer remains a key priority for the club as it seeks to provide more opportunities for young girls to develop their skills and confidence both on and off the field Those interested in playing for the Palmwoods Warriors in 2025 can pre-register for free at www.palmwoodswarriors.com.au As the club celebrates its half-century legacy the upcoming year promises to be filled with exciting milestones Palmwoods Warriors Football Club remains a proud part of the Hinterland’s sporting culture dedicated to nurturing the potential of all players and fostering a community where every child can thrive “Let’s make 2025 a memorable milestone for the Palmwoods Warriors Football Club,” Mathieson said Total funds injected into the Palmwoods Community totalled $269,027 the Palmwoods Hotel played host to the Heritage Bank Palmwoods Community Branch and their guests as the Branch Directors and staff handed out a staggering $269,027 in community sponsorships to hardworking local groups and organisations it was a fun and colourful evening that served to underline the tremendous sense of community camaraderie and connection which has been carefully nurtured by the Branch for 17 years The figure included $170,027 in individual sponsorships awarded to the Palmwoods Community and it also included a presentation to Div 5 Sunshine Coast Councillor Winston Johnston of $99,000 for the Palmwoods Skate Shade Cloth Project This is a joint venture between Palmwoods Heritage Community Bank and Sunshine Coast Council to provide shade for the skate park The Heritage Bank Palmwoods Community Branch is a joint-venture between Heritage Bank and the local Palmwoods community represented by Palmwoods Community Branch Ltd (PCB) It was established after 99 local investors raised $200,000 in capital to help set up the branch in 2006 the PCB’s share of the profits then goes back to the community via sponsorships to dedicated local organisations and community events and projects that will benefit the Palmwoods community “On behalf of the Directors and staff of the Branch I want to thank everyone who supports our bank,” said Director Audrey Lyttle “The operations of the bank would not be possible without community support and I can’t overemphasise how important it is to come into the Branch to do your banking Apart from the fact that the personal service is what sets our Branch apart it allows us to give back to our community in the form of our community sponsorships,” she said the more we can contribute to our wonderful community.” Here are the 2023 successful sponsorship applications and the amounts awarded Total funds injected into the Palmwoods Community $269,027 Presentation to Cr Winston Johnston of Sunshine Coast Council - Palmwoods Skate Shade Cloth Project JV between Palmwoods Heritage Community Bank & Sunshine Coast Council $99,000 Nambour & District Historical Museum Assoc Inc $3,697 Palmwoods Singers Theatrical Society $2,700 Waverley Palmwoods Nambour Masonic Lodge 249 $3,950 Petrie Creek Catchment Care Group Inc $2,500 Little Village Choir Christmas Concert Committee $10,000 Palmwoods Warriors Football Club Inc $12,457 Palmwoods & Western District Junior Rugby League Football Club (Devils) $3,853 The Range Community Kindergarten Assoc $4,600 Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team The developer behind a proposed shopping centre with a full-line supermarket is set to appeal Sunshine Coast Council’s decision to reject it NeuBau Group’s application for a retail precinct with a Coles at Palmwoods was essentially thrown out at the council’s general meeting on Thursday It was declined after a council report recommended it be refused, largely because of its location outside of the town centre and because there is a long-existing approval for a smaller supermarket within the town centre He said the proposed facility was close enough to the middle of the town and would create jobs He also said the already-approved shopping mall had basically lay dormant for 15 years NeuBau Group director Tim Reed told Sunshine Coast News the developer would appeal the decision in the Planning and Environment Court The NeuBau concept is for a shopping centre with 2615sqm of floor space The report said the planned precinct did not adhere to the town planning scheme and it was outside the designated business centre and in a Medium Residential Zone “The proposed development represents a major out-of-centre development that would undermine the Sunshine Coast Activity Centre Network and would fragment the Palmwoods Local Activity Centre,” it said “The proposed development would draw retailing activity away from and outside of the Palmwoods Local Retail Activity Centre and would result in Palmwoods having a fragmented “While the applicant has demonstrated a need for a supermarket within Palmwoods this need and the community and economic benefits can be largely satisfied by the development of a moderately sized supermarket within the Palmwoods Activity Centre noting there is a current approval for a shopping centre well located within the town centre.” The report said the proposed precinct would jeopardise the delivery of the already-approved centre The report also stated that it did not suit the area scale and design of the proposal is not consistent with the desired rural town character for Palmwoods and does not contribute positively to the traditional streetscape,” it stated “(It is) not sympathetic to the existing and intended scale and character of surrounding residential development and compromises the residential amenity of the area “The proposal does not deliver medium density housing as envisaged by the zoning provisions of the Planning Scheme but rather would result in the loss of a significant parcel of land intended to provide greater housing diversity and choice within Palmwoods.” The planned development is about 230m from the main street and 350m from the town centre there were 224 submissions of support and 10 against Mr Reed said many people in the area wanted it to proceed He told SCN before the council meeting that the recommended refusal was “disappointing” and NeuBau would fight a rejection “We would appeal the decision in the Planning and Environment Court,” he said Mr Reed said the mooted shopping centre and Palmwoods were a good fit it was pretty easy to see the use and the site made sense,” he said with approval for 55 townhouses on its southern edge But the developer planned to deliver a shopping centre in lieu of the townhouses a 2500sqm complex with a 1200sqm supermarket within the Palmwoods Local Centre Zone adjoining Main Street was updated last year and remains current until March 2029 There has been a history of shopping centre approvals over the site since 2006 but works are yet to get underway Developer Burnett Street Nominees Pty Ltd is behind that project Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor at Sunshine Coast News via news@sunshinecoastnews.com.au Get ready for a wild night of fun at ‘Bogan Bingo’ as the Palmwoods State School P&C hosts their next major fundraising event on Saturday March 15 I think it is going to be loads of fun,” said P&C Association President “It is an opportunity for you to ‘embrace your inner bogan’ and enjoy a ripper of a night so guests are encouraged to rock up in their best bogan attire And the fun doesn’t stop with bingo,  we’ll be cranking up the tunes for an afterparty disco to keep the good times rolling.” Guests are invited to embrace their inner bogan which means don your best flanno or mullet and get ready to compete for fantastic prizes A bar will be open on the night and snack boxes are available for pre-order “We would love our school and wider community to join us in the school hall where the doors open at 6:30 pm for an 18+ event filled with laughs and all the bogan-themed antics you can handle,” Jack said.  and you can secure your spot by visiting http://tinyurl.com/PSSBoganBingo.  “We’re also still on the lookout for sponsors and any local businesses keen to support a great cause can reach out to us at pcops@palmwoodskidsclub.com.au or contact me directly at 0432 664 693.  so don’t miss out on the ultimate bingo experience with a twist!”  All funds raised will go directly to supporting Palmwoods State School Jack Gaffney and Lauren Woodcroft hamming it up in preparation for Bogan Bingo A brand new whole food store has opened in Little Main Street is excited to bring locally grown produce and delicious seasonal and sustainable food has been my passion for my entire career,” Tash said.  “And the Palmwoods community are incredibly welcoming of this concept.” With 30 years experience as a chef under her belt Tash has very definite ideas about sourcing fresh produce and ingredients “I was fortunate to have worked in the UK alongside Jamie Oliver in his restaurant all about using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients and that experience has definitely informed my own cooking style and the added bonus is that it tastes better as well.” With the opening of Palmwoods Providore in late April Tash has brought together a small but carefully curated range of fresh fruit The fresh food cabinet will have a range of mouth watering sweet and savoury meals “One of the best things about having Palmwoods Providore is the conversations I get to have with my suppliers and customers,” she said “I have always worked in extremely hectic kitchens But now I have the time to source more local producers of spray free produce I get to be in the kitchen making beautiful food and still have the time to chat with people about nutrition and food • Palmwoods Providore is at Shop 1/10 Little Main Street It is open from Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 4pm Alissa & Tash Foulkes at the opening of Palmwoods Providore in April Bill Misener and Kellyann Snowden operate Smoking Bill’s at Palmwoods Bowls Club Dining options in Palmwoods have expanded with the opening of Smoking Billy’s at the bowls club The Palmwoods venue is the second of its kind to be opened by Bill Misener and his wife who opened their first Smoking Billy’s at Cooroy about 18 months ago Smoking Billy’s offers a menu strong in smoked meats such as pulled pork or smoked ribs The offering has proven popular since Smoking Billy’s opened in Palmwoods six weeks ago has been perfecting the smoking of food for more than a decade buying the smokers and all that sort of stuff “The main reason I liked it was it was a way to speed up service Bill was considering opening a food truck at the time but instead built the Chefs 2 Go hospitality staff agency and then opened Smoking Billy’s at Cooroy a venue capable of handling large groups and functions was something of a happy accident for the Bill and Kellyann “A staff member was working for us who lived at Palmwoods and he told me about the bowls club being up for lease and to go and have a look at that,” Bill said “We were working a prep kitchen down the road from my home to do the prep work for Cooroy “I wasn’t interested in opening another store but when I saw the facilities at the bowls club it’s a good location and we’re using the old kitchen there to do our prep work.” • Smoking Billy’s at Palmwoods and Cooroy are open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-8pm The last TV show or movie you loved/binged To be able to travel overseas again and go to Canada Getting to work with students and people passionate about doing their best for our children Sometimes in schools we are expected to deal with issues that are much broader than education and it can become frustrating getting the support our students need What’s your vision for Palmwoods State School That we support and challenge our students to achieve their potential If you could change one thing about the education system what would it be?  Better resourcing for primary schools in particular that all primary schools have Head of Curriculum positions funded by the department.  This way our teachers will have the support they need to interpret and enact the curriculum What has been your most memorable moment?  Being named a Life Member of the Queensland Association of Primary Principals What is something people don’t know about you I like paddleboarding and playing Australian Rules Football Palmwoods State School Colour Run and our sensational Musical showcasing the talents of Palmwoods State School students Is there a local business or community group you’d like to give a shout-out to The Palmwoods Branch of the Heritage Community Bank has been an extremely  generous supporter of our school over many years What’s the best thing about Palmwoods State School Carpenter John Hancock carefully replaces the 100-year-old plywood ceiling at St Augustine’s Anglican Church as part of restoration efforts leading up to the church’s centenary in May Work is well underway at St Augustine’s Anglican Church as preparations continue for its centenary celebrations in May Overseeing the project is Parish Councillor Paul Commins who has been meticulously managing the restoration  A key part of the work involves replacing the church’s 100-year-old plywood panels which have deteriorated due to water leakage in the roof “The water damage on the old panels couldn’t just be painted over so we’re replacing them first to ensure a smooth The painting phase is scheduled to begin on March 8 with the interior set to feature a neutral white colour that will help brighten the space and give it a modern “We’re on track to have everything completed in time for May,” he confirmed church historian Phil Moore is calling on Palmwoods residents to share any historical information about St Augustine’s  He is particularly interested in memories from those who attended Sunday School could add to the church’s rich history as we approach this milestone,” Mr Anyone with details to share can contact Phil Moore via email at pmo65776@bigpond.net.au This restoration and historical effort mark a significant milestone for St Augustine’s as it approaches 100 years of serving the Palmwoods community The renovations will ensure the church remains a welcoming and well-maintained place of worship for years to come Some Sunshine Coast Council hinterland areas have received more than 390mm of rain in the last 24 hours creeks and drains will begin to swell and overflow with the influx of water This will affect roads and bridges around the area Sunshine Coast Council Local Disaster Management Group Coordinator Bill Haddrill said intense rainfall was recorded over the Sunshine Coast Hinterland from Eumundi to Maleny “In the previous 24hrs Diamond Valley received the highest total of 393mm which is a significant amount of rain for this area,” Mr Haddrill said “Overnight (last 12 hours) we saw 303mm at Woombye 296mm of rain recorded in Mooloolah Valley “There are flood warnings in place with the eastern side of the Hinterland experiencing localised flooding affecting Nambour with the potential for it to strengthen to moderate flood warnings “Currently there are 48 roads across our region that are impacted and we can expect more to be affected as conditions can change rapidly with more rain  predicted for today “Driving during these conditions is extremely dangerous “We will continue to monitor the conditions today and provide updates on these areas of flooding.” To find out what roads are closed or flooded, and to stay up to date, visit Disaster Hub Sunshine Coast. If you require urgent SES assistance please contact SES at 132 500 or log a request for the SES app: https://132500.qld.gov.au/ses-webapp/ outdoor cinema nights and an outdoor dining area at a Sunshine Coast function venue and cafe cinema nights and outdoor dining are mentioned in applications for minor changes to the development approvals at Stonebridge Gardens The gardens were established more than 20 years ago by Max Carmichael and Eddie Ward who had been running the venue more recently with Bec Trimble Applications for minor changes – which also seek to extend the opening hours – have been submitted by Project Urban on behalf of Voyager Retreat as the trustee for the Palmwoods Unit Trust The letter says the items on the list are “not intended to be exhaustive” and asks the council to confirm that they are within the current planning approval for the property The other application involves changes to the infrastructure on the property It seeks permission to enclose the restaurant deck with casement glazing and weatherboard cladding and to rework the layout of an approved function area to include a product display area It also requests the council endorse a 250sqm outdoor dining area on the lower northern grass slope Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor at Sunshine Coast News via news@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. You must include your name and suburb. Voyager Retreat also seeks to align the opening hours with Stonebridge’s liquor licence hours, which would mean the venue could open seven days a week from 7am to 11pm. It also seeks permission to remove wedding setups after they finish, between 10pm and midnight. Under the current conditions, the cafe-restaurant at Stonebridge Gardens cannot be open when a wedding is held there but a request has been submitted for the removal of this condition. The minor changes applications were accompanied by a letter from Michelle Clark, of Alsahwa Estates, an entity of the owner. Ms Clark writes “we are excited to take on this incredible opportunity to grow and expand on the foundation the previous owners created”. Voyager Retreat applied earlier this year to build short-term cabins on land at Sudholz Road, Verrierdale, but the council has requested further information. Sunshine Coast News attempted to contact Alsawha. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced Theodore and Jake Voss with Kimberley Dean from Heritage Kay Nixon from the Little Book Nook and Palmwoods State School Deputy Principal Craig Wockner Each year Heritage Palmwoods branch sponsors Palmwoods State School’s starter pack of books to welcome new Prep students The ‘sample bags’ are full of reading goodness and include three quality pieces of literature for the children’s first primary school reading books.  One of the books is a modern children’s literature book the second an early learning mathematics book and the third an indigenous story Palmwoods State School Deputy Principal Craig Wockner said the starter packs provided enjoyable educational material that encouraged students to read Kay Nixon from The Little Book Nook said she was pleased to support the program “It’s lovely to be able to contribute to such a wonderful initiative,” she said The  starter packs were presented to families at  Palmwoods State School’s VIP Open Days held for kindy kids recently.  Mr Wockner asked parents who have children born between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017 and are yet to enrol their children to contact the school to enrol now for the 2022 school year Families residing outside the school zone are welcome to apply for exemption Devils winger Aidan Crozier crossed in the 10th minute PALMWOODS won a place in the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League’s C grade Grand Final after defeating Caloundra 30-16 “It was our forward pack that won us the game,” said Devils coach Darren Roberts “The forwards went forward and our halfback did what he does all day The only reason is that the forward pack allow him to be that player.” The Devils will concentrate on their own preparation and would not be attending the preliminary final as a team “We’ll have a training run here next Sunday in the heat but we won’t go watch their game,” said Roberts “We’ve just got to get our heads right (for the grand final) Caloundra play Mary Valley in the preliminary final at the stadium next Saturday after the Stags defeated Yandina 24-16 in the minor semi-final “We went in really really hot,” said Stags coach Jacob Madsen “Yandina are a really dangerous side and they really stuck it to us early.” It was a back and fourth game before Mary Valley pulled away “I was worried for a bit but the boys dug deep,” said Madsen had a blinder and got us over for a couple which put us back in front there and the boys hung on for a win Hinterland AFL and cricket clubs will have a new home with the completion of a $1.46 million clubhouse and change rooms at G Rae Oval in Palmwoods The new clubhouse will be used by players from the Hinterland Blues AFL Club and Palmwoods Cricket Club It includes four female-friendly change rooms first-aid room and an improved spectator embankment Member for Nicklin Robert Skelton said the new facilities were vital so clubs could keep pace with the growing popularity of their sports “Hinterland AFL Club has seen player numbers increase by 63 per cent over the last five years including a 30 per cent jump in junior numbers in 12 months,” Mr Skelton said “The old clubhouse has been demolished to make way for a modern clubhouse with dedicated male and female change rooms which will make a huge difference to a club that has played this season out of a six by three donga.” The works were delivered by Sunshine Coast Regional Council through Murphy Builders who employed 70 local tradies throughout the construction works Sunshine Coast Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston said the Jubilee Drive facility has been completed in time for the 2021-22 cricket season which starts next month (October) “What a terrific kick-start for the Palmwoods Cricket Club’s junior and senior teams this season and a fitting finale for the Hinterland Blues AFL Club to mark the end of a challenging season which saw the seniors make their first grand final appearance in 10 years,” Cr Johnston said “Sporting clubs are a critical element of the social fabric of our communities and play an incredibly important role not only in enabling local residents – particularly children and young people – to get active but they also help to bring communities together and reduce the incidence of social isolation.” Hinterland Blues President Bruce Bell said the new facilities will provide a massive boost to their future growth and operations “Having four change rooms will make the girls more comfortable and increase female participation which is increasingly important as nearly a quarter of our players are female,” said Mr Bell “People are already taking a renewed positive outlook on the club and where it’s heading and we have stemmed the flow of people looking elsewhere for clubs with better facilities.” The club has 120 senior players and 130 juniors including two senior men’s teams one senior women’s team and nine junior teams with plans to add another senior men’s team next season The new clubhouse and change rooms are jointly funded by Sunshine Coast Regional Council ($700,000) the Queensland Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program ($500,000) the AFL Grand Final Facilities Fund ($150,000) Queensland Cricket ($100,000) and Nambour and Hinterland AFC ($10,000) Palmwoods SPAR manager Ange Lea can’t wait to give the interior a refurb.. “It will be much appreciated by staff and customers” Palmwoods Spar Supermarket is poised to receive a major interior revamp to revitalise and strengthen the store’s presence in town One of the oldest buildings  in the Valley with some historical significance SPAR Retail Operations Manager John Buttler said the plan was to freshen the shop without losing the traditional appeal of its facade.  “It’s a really pretty shop from the outside,” he said “But,  it does need a freshen up inside We appreciate the heritage of the building so we’re going to concentrate on the interior.” “We want to give the customers a bit of a nicer crisper shopping experience.  It’s a quintessential SPAR store a traditional small community store and the local customers are the lifeblood of the businesses And the support from the community of Palmwoods has been beyond expectations But we need to keep improving our offer and we’re looking forward to thanking them for supporting us.” Mr Buttler said the store boasted a close knit team “Manager Ange Lea has been there since day one and they know a lot of the regulars and the community and they have become part of the community The store is working well and we want to invest in that and keep freshening it up.  And we’re just finalizing the plans of what that’s going to look like “I think the customers will be really quite happy with what we’re doing when they see what we’ve put together for them.” Mr Buttler said the renovation would include new refrigeration modernised fittings and lighting and a revamped layout “About 18 months ago we had a new floor put down and the customers appreciated that and now it’s time to do the whole interior to really give it a lift.”  Mr Buttler said the revamp was not a knee jerk reaction to a recent Development Application for a Palmwoods Shopping Centre “Freshening the interior is something we’ve always wanted to do,” he said   “We welcome the new competition but it is the right thing to invest in And it feels right to freshen up the shop so we would certainly be doing it SPAR bought the Palmwoods IGA and Woombye Supa IGA sites in 2017 “Since then the two stores have gone from strength to strength cementing their place in the community with a distinctive offer that has resonated well with the locals,” said Mr Buttler.  “A combination of good old fashioned service and value will ensure SPAR its place in each community respectively.” The bridge spans Paynter Creek on the Palmwoods—Montville Road & will undergo maintenance works for about six weeks Bridge maintenance works are taking place at Paynter Creek This work involves the replacement of timber components and the installation of steel piles to reinforce supports to the bridge abutments The works will take up to six weeks to complete and will involve a bridge closure and detour for one week weather and construction conditions permitting People who regularly use a bridge are being advised of an upcoming road closure and detour while essential maintenance works take place which spans Paynter Creek on the Palmwoods—Montville Road will undergo maintenance works for about six weeks The works involve replacement of structural timber components plus resurfacing and line marking to provide a safer and smoother surface During the closure of the bridge for up to five days Blackbutt Road and Old Bowling Green Road will be signed local traffic will be able to cross the bridge using one-lane shuttle flow Maintenance work on timber bridges is commonplace in the Sunshine Coast region and the condition of all state bridges is regularly monitored Transport and Main Roads Regional Director North Coast Region Scott Whitaker said the Paynter Creek bridge was a small but essential piece of infrastructure on the Palmwoods—Montville Road and our maintenance crews work tirelessly to monitor the condition of our roads and structures,” he said Guardrail repairs are on the schedule for August and Palmwoods Bridge all getting a spruce up over the coming weeks The guard rails were damaged in the 2022 floods The Pioneer Bridge at Wilsons Creek will be first on the agenda from today Tuesday 6 August Repentance Creek Bridge will be completed on Friday 9 August and Palmwoods Bridge guardrail on Main Arm Road will be repaired next week.  While the first two bridges will be repaired during the day under traffic control Main Arm Road at Palmwoods Bridge will need to be closed to traffic for six consecutive nights from Monday 12 August to Sunday 18 August (morning) Michael Lyon said that he was pleased to see the guardrail repairs happening “Though there will be some inconvenience to road users for a short period of time while they are repaired it’s great news that these repairs are continuing this month,” Mr Lyon said.  More information about the Palmwoods Bridge repair can be found on Council’s website.  The project has been jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and is facilitated by Transport for NSW and the NSW Reconstruction Authority Byron Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul Wia-Bal people of the Bundjalung Nation and we pay our respects to Elders past and present After more contact information? Visit Lot 12 Bayshore Drive – Roundabout Construction Parking Permit Types & Supporting Documents fed5f177-b12e-417c-b31d-079d227f6197 Community Plan Changes to what goes in your green bin Delays to Development Application Assessment times ' + noBrDesc.replace(/(\r\n|\r|\n){2}((\r\n|\r|\n)+)?/g Woombye Snakes Open Day is this Saturday February 4 from 9-12pm at the Back Woombye Road playing fields.  Sunshine Coast Regional Council took possession of the Palmwoods Warriors Football Club on 31st October to start the long-awaited renovation of the clubhouse Funding has been provided by Cr Winston Johnson and Rob Skelton Member for Nicklin to improve amenities Renovations have been taking place over the Christmas break and should be ready for the start of season.  Come & Try Days are every Tuesday 4pm to 5.30pm and Wednesday 4.30pm to 5.30pm throughout February with volunteer committee members making themselves available to have a chat with parents/carers while the kids get to have some fun and begin their life-long love of Football Merchandise can be purchased on the 18th February (Muster day) between 3 pm and 5 pm where the players will also get to meet their teams.  Our season starts on Friday Night 3rd of March at 6.30pm for our senior teams and Saturday March 4 8.30am for our junior teams On the 25th February we will host our Palmwoods vs Palmwoods day debuting our new playing  kits with thanks to Heritage Bank Palmwoods.  Our association in the lead up to the FIFA Women’s ‘Beyond Greatness’ World Cup Aus/NZ is excited to announce an U8 girls only fixture this year Palmwoods has a very strong female participation and some very experienced and passionate female coaches Palmwoods Warriors Football Club will also host the ‘Clean Up Palmwoods Day’ organised by Martinuzzi Property Group This is a fun day with lots of prizes to be won.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank our 2023 sponsors: Swag Camper Trailers Martinuzzi Property Group and Andrew Powell MP not-for-profit organisation the support of these businesses are invaluable and sincerely appreciated.  Register online at www.palmwoodswarriors.com.au Questions email registrar@palmwoodswarriors.com.au Sign on Day for Juniors is this Sunday February 5 President Bruce Bell said the club was looking for players from six years old to under 17s “And then of course we have our Open Men and Women’s teams.  We’re looking for experienced and new players in all age groups.” Auskick was the best way to introduce kids to the game.  getting their hands on the ball and constantly being involved in exciting activities,” he said “It doesn’t matter if you have any experience Auskick offers  an inclusive environment for everyone aged 5 – 12 at any skill level to play.” Bruce said the Club was looking for male and female players from 5 to under 17s Phone Jess da Costa 0414 352 162 or Trent Carter 0439 754 316 “They can register online or come along on the day.  Not to worry if they miss sign on as they can come along following.”   Nambour Crushers Junior Rugby League held a sign on day at the Crusher Park fields on Sunday January 29.  But President Leith Hensley said there was still plenty of time for families to register to play in in teams from under 6s to under 17s “If you’ve got a little one who loves footy but is scared of being tackled our under 6 and 7 teams play League Tag which is a no-tackle version  of the game,” he said.  “The kids focus on other skills such as stepping looking for gaps and looking ahead of the play rather than how they were going to tackle for making friends and for building character there are many benefits of playing the game.  The friendships  you make you will have for the rest of your life.” Nambour Juniors are looking for boys and girls from under 6 to under 12 teams; boys for under 13- under 17 and girls for under 13 • You can sign up online at: www.playnrl.com Nambour Junior Rugby League Club is at 22 Crusher Park Drive For more information email secretary@juniorcrushers.com.au As well as the juniors the Crushers also field teams in Open Women Seniors interested in playing can contact President Mark Turner on 0407 712 206 or nambour-crushers@outlook.com Nambour Yandina United Soccer Club holds its Sign on Day and Season Launch at the Reds playing fields at 8 North Street Yandina on Saturday February 4 from noon.  The Sign On Day will begin at 12pm and conclude at 2pm followed by our 2023 Season Launch from 2-6pm “We’re also on the lookout for players to fill out our Coastal Women’s and Over 35 Men’s teams for 2023,” a spokesperson said Over 35 Mens Training is Wednesdays 6.30-8pm and Coastal Womens Training is Monday and Wednesday we have a MiniRoos muster to encourage all MiniRoo kids to start playing from Ages under 5 to under 12,” she said “The Mini Roo muster is on  February 16.”  Contact the club on 0448 899 447 or email admin@nyufootballclub.org.au Palmwoods Devils Junior Rugby League Club is holding a sign-on day this Saturday February 4 at the fields at Jubilee Drive Returning players can save time and sign up online with your details from last year Registering early gives the club a better indication of what teams they will be fielding and a chance to organise coaching staff.  Sign on at www.playrugbyleague.com or come to the Sign on Day on Saturday For information email palmwoodsdevils@hotmail.com A spokesperson for the club said coaches were also needed for our U6 can commit your valuable time to our players and are able to complete the mandatory coaching courses then please get in touch with us via email palmwoodsdevils@hotmail.com.” Nambour Wildcats Soccer Season is now open for registration An information session will be held at the Nambour PCYC this Saturday February 4 from 2-4pm.  The club even offers a free kitbag for kids who are new to the club (while they last) Head to sccsa.org.au to register to play in 2023 For more information email registrar@nambourwildcats.org.au Interested players are welcome to come  and meet the Woombye Snakes FC committee who will be on hand to answer any questions this Saturday February 4 from 9-12pm at the 2023 Club Information/Open Day See Facebook for registration details and/or come along Saturday to the Back Woombye Road playing fields in Woombye Nambour Toads held their sign-on on January 28 sign on and social touch football is on every Tuesday at 4pm starting January 31 For more information you can email the club at toadrugbycommunity@gmail.com  A Sunshine Coast family has notched nine decades of assistance to a retirement and care centre organisation and its residents mother Sue Kropp and daughter Amanda Collins have played key roles with Sundale The former started her career with Sundale at Nicklin Lodge in Nambour in 1978 She retired 24 years later as lead cook at Palmwoods Garden Village Care Centre she remains committed to the Sundale community “Volunteering allows me to give back to an organisation that has given me so much,” she said “The connections I’ve formed with the residents and the wisdom they’ve shared with me are invaluable “I feel privileged to still be a part of this community “I feel a great sense of pride in my daughter and granddaughter for choosing Sundale to further their careers.” Following closely in her mother’s footsteps Kathy’s daughter Sue started work with Sundale in 1995 Sue now works as the roster coordinator at Palmwoods I was allowed to bring them to work with me during the school holidays,” she said “How many organisations would allow you to do that?” Completing this extraordinary family affair is Sue’s daughter Amanda who started at Sundale as a personal care assistant before being offered a scholarship to become an endorsed enrolled nurse Having devoted 18 years of her life to Sundale Amanda’s dedication to Sundale extends well beyond her time caring for residents “Sundale has been a part of my life since childhood,” she said “I’ve grown up within these walls “I have fond memories of coming to Palmwoods after school when my Nan worked there and helping Mum out on school holidays “Sundale residents have seen me in my debutante and Year 12 formal dresses watched me graduate high school and complete my studies and celebrated with me when I fell pregnant with my son my son loves coming to visit and telling me who his favourite residents are.” Sundale chief executive officer Cameron Taylor said the significance of having three generations of the same family working for Sundale reflected the organisation’s commitment to fostering a nurturing community for both residents and team members Sue and Amanda and their family’s enduring legacy at Sundale,” he said “As Sundale continues to uphold its tradition of excellence in senior care we’re grateful for their impact across the generations.” not-for-profit organisation that has been provided retirement communities care centres and in-home care support services since 1963 Mitch Kelly says business has already been strong at the new bottleshop next to White’s IGA at Forest Glen.  Forest Glen Cellars opened late last year and is the third bottle shop under the Palmwoods Hotel umbrella “This is a really exciting expansion,” said Marketing Manager this is the first outlet east of the Bruce Highway The other six venues in the Bayblue Management group are located in the Hinterland,” she said it seemed like a wonderful opportunity to bring the product range and friendly service that the Palmwoods Hotel is famous for Forest Glen Cellars will be managed by Kelli Hewson whom Palmwoods locals will know well from her years at the Palmwoods pub “Kelli has so much experience and product knowledge,” Cassie said “She was the perfect fit to take on the new shop.” Shoppers can expect to find the same range of popular products at Forest Glen Cellars as at the Palmwoods Hotel and Palmwoods Cellars “We will also be offering the same fortnightly specials that our regular customers look forward to,” said Cassie • You can check out the new shop at Village Centre Way Ross Dale,  Jess Poppel from Nambour & Hinterland AFL and Palmwoods Hotel Venue Manager Krystle Lister Four Palmwoods sports clubs were lucky enough to receive donations from mutual sponsor Palmwoods Hotel recently It was all thanks to Ross Dale who runs raffles every Sunday at Palmwoods Hotel on behalf of the key clubs that the Palmwoods Hotel sponsors Also included on the list is Ross’s favourite charity “Wish List” and patrons look forward to seeing his friendly smile each week.  At the end of financial year Ross’s raffle takings are distributed with 20 percent going to to Nambour & Hinterland AFL Club Palmwoods Junior Rugby League Club and Palmwoods Cricket Club.  A further 10 percent goes to Palmwoods Warriors Football Club while Wish List receives 30 percent “Ross raised $11,750 this year,” said Tania Skerman from Palmwoods Warriors Football Club.  “Ross has been involved in community sport and loves raising money to assist local volunteer organisations.  “He understands community-run clubs rely heavily on fundraising and grants to continue to provide affordable sport to our local community.  along with Ross and the ticket-buying patrons’ support and generosity makes a significant impact to our organisations On behalf of all the recipient clubs we want to thank Ross for his efforts the patrons for buying the tickets and our sponsor Palmwoods Hotel.” Peter Wise (on whose farm the Krauss has been stored since 2004) and Tramway members Noel Williams Bruce Horton & Doug Benckendorff are all taking part in the video shoot Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway members were invited by Sunshine Coast Council to take part in its Cultural Heritage Discovery promo video which was being filmed recently.  There were two segments — one down at the Krauss loco (still waiting patiently in it’s new shed) and the other down at the walking track appeared in the loco shoot and a few more members joined in for the walking track segment The completed video will feature many other heritage attractions around the area Eager Woombye State School prep students taking their new boat out for its maiden voyage The Woombye State School Prep students are now able to set sail and explore the oceans in their lunch hour thanks to the skills and generosity of the Sunshine Valley Men’s Shed Group.  The Men’s Shed were approached a few months ago by Woombye State School to assist in creating some items for the Prep playground.  When explained that the children would love a boat to play in the men didn’t hesitate to answer the request With the school paying for the materials and the men supplying the labour Mr Geoff Voigt about to christen the new boat as the crew of Sunshine Valley Mens Shed take it out for one last sail before handing it over explained how the men eagerly took on the task particularly since it was for little children at the school.  The men took great delight in adding a second steering wheel as well as a telescope onto the original design The project took over three months to complete and finished in a bright red colour so that it stands out when sailing on the oceans.  There were smiles all around when the boat found its way into the Prep playground with the students eagerly wanting to be the first to ail on their new boat.