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DOG BREEDING FACILITY REFUSED Council has just v

DOG BREEDING FACILITY REFUSED

Council has just voted to REFUSE the application for the dog breeding facility at Landsborough 8 votes to 1.

We will have more information later on.

🏠 1950’s REVAMP AT BANKFOOT HOUSE 🏠 Anoth

🏠 1950’s REVAMP AT BANKFOOT HOUSE 🏠

Another post... another ribbon cutting!

Amid scones and laughter, a new era dawned at the Bankfoot House Precinct today with the unveiling of a new patio at the Mary Grigor Interpretive Centre, as well as new pathways and a retro paint job for the old house.

The day kicked off with one of Bankfoot’s much loved events, Sconetime, where more than 100 guests celebrated with conversation and scones - Bankfoot style.

Cr Rick Baberowski said the addition of the patio would allow council to hold more all-weather events at this exceptional heritage precinct.

The project, which included seeking the advice of heritage experts before repainting the exterior of the heritage listed Bankfoot House to take it back to its 1950s colour scheme, was funded by the Heritage Levy.

You’ll find Bankfoot House at 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.

The precinct is free to visit and is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am–3pm. Tours of the house start at the Mary Grigor Centre. Virtual tours are also available at heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

MILLION DOLLAR MEETING ROOM Beerwah's newest mill

MILLION DOLLAR MEETING ROOM

Beerwah's newest million dollar facility was officially opened this morning, offering a space for local residents and community groups to catch up.

The Beerwah Community Meeting Place came to life thanks to a $1.65 million grant from the Queensland Government's Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package.

Deputy mayor Rick Baberowski couldn't contain his excitement during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility that he believes will be a major addition to the Beerwah city centre.

"This building will be part of the community heart of Beerwah where we can see our community culture, arts and heritage come to life, in a lake-side precinct that already hosts the Beerwah library, community hall and Turner Park," Cr Baberowski said.

The meeting place is located next door to the Beerwah Library at 25 Peachester Rd and is now available for bookings.

📷 SEND IN YOUR FORMAL SNAPS 📷 GC&M News is

📷 SEND IN YOUR FORMAL SNAPS 📷

GC&M News is on the lookout for the best photos from the recent Beerwah State High School formal, with a chance to feature on the front page of our September 28 edition.

Submit your photos via email at editorial@gcnews.com.au and include the first and last names of each person that features in the image.

🐊 BREAKING NEWS AT AUSTRALIA ZOO 🐊 @wildlif

🐊 BREAKING NEWS AT AUSTRALIA ZOO 🐊

@wildlifewarriorsworldwide has just announced a new partnership with Crimestoppers Queensland in an attempt to help reduce wildlife crimes across the state.

Anyone that comes forward with information that leads to prosecution for a wildlife crime will now receive $1000 from Australia Zoo.

Wildlife Warriors founder Terri Irwin said staff at the wildlife hospital continue to see an increase in wildlife crime.

"Here at our wildlife hospital we are seeing animals that have been hit by crossbows, shot or attacked," she said.

"We just had a scrub turkey come in recently, someone had broken its leg and spray painted it pink.

"We want to stop this and we want to see our wildlife treated with respect," Terri said.

More information to come.

♻️ QUEENSLAND BANS SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ♻️ I

♻️ QUEENSLAND BANS SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ♻️
It’s official, Queensland has finally ditched single-use plastic!

From today, cafes, restaurants and takeaway food outlets across the state will now be required by law to provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic straws, plates, bowls, cutlery and expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups.

Landsborough local and spokesperson for War on Waste Glasshouse Country, Liz Harris, said the group were particularly happy with the ban on polystyrene takeaway containers which are a massive contributor of microplastics in our ocean.

“This simple change will mean that there will be millions fewer pieces of plastic sitting around in landfills for hundreds of years after only being used for a few minutes,” Liz said.

There will be penalties for businesses and not-for-profit organisations that supply banned single-use items however some exemptions may apply.

For more information, turn to page 7 of our latest edition.

BAREFOOT RECORD HOLDER It's official! The Barefoot

BAREFOOT RECORD HOLDER
It's official! The Barefoot Dutchman, Anton Nootenboom, now holds two Guinness World Records!

Anton set his first record yesterday for the longest distance ever walked barefoot at 2035km.

Along the journey he also set a separate world record for the longest non-stop distance ever walked barefoot at 84km, totalling 27 hours and 23 minutes.

Staff and students at Beerwah State High School were lucky enough to receive a visit from the Barefoot Dutchman when he dropped by to chat about mental health last week.

You can read all about it on page 3 of this week's edition.

Happy International Dog Day from GC&M News!

Happy International Dog Day from GC&M News!

VOICES FOR CHANGE This week GC&M News caught up wi

VOICES FOR CHANGE
This week GC&M News caught up with eco-conscious teenagers Emily Davies and Sophie Rees-Druitt who are preparing to host their first event as a registered non-profit organisation, @the.modern.generation.
New Wave Fest will feature some of the region’s best young musicians, with talks and workshops highlighting the urgent need for change to help protect our oceans.
All funds raised from the event will be donated to the Australian Marine Conservation Society.
The pair have previously organised two fundraisers for the AMCS, raising more than $3800 through a fundraising concert in 2019 and an open mic night back in May this year.
To read more about Emily and Sophie, turn to page 19 of this week's edition.

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