Mary Valley Voice

03/06/2025

It was a joy to share a story about this lovely local small business - Compassion Oriented House Call Grooming Service.

Many thanks to the reader who suggested them for a business spotlight!

We truly value your pet’s well-being and want every grooming experience to be a positive one. That’s why each session is carefully tailored to your dog’s individual needs, never rushed.

To animals, slow means calm. Fast feels stressful.
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Get in touch today! 😄

31/05/2025

The Mary Valley Voice was the brainchild of Veronika and Glen Spicer in 1991. The community newspaper was established because all the wonderful happenings in the district received little recognition or publicity from the then print media and a locally produced publication may well fill that void. The first black and white edition hit the streets on December 6 1991.

In 2025 two thousand five hundred copies in brilliant colour are now printed every month. The management committee of the Mary Valley Community News Association Incorporated pays Australia Post to deliver each issue to letter boxes across the distribution area from Dagun to Conondale and all places in between. 250 copies are delivered to the IGA in Cooroy. All this has a financial cost of almost $6,000 per month to cover printing, publication and distribution which has to be met through advertising as can been seen in any print media.

In addition, each issue is uploaded to the Issuu website and may be read online. In the last 30 days on the Issuu platform we have had 799 impressions and 160 reads. A large number of the online readers were from Australia but statistical analysis has also shown that interest in our publication has also come from people in France, the United States of America, (including Alaska – excluding Canada), Greece and somewhere in South America.

These statistics show that The Mary Valley Voice is read in places far beyond the Mary Valley and may still be one of the best ways to promote our community groups, our township, our district and the region to the world. This can be done by reporting all the interesting events that regularly occur in our community - in our community newspaper.

Community groups are invited to submit up to 350 words about their association free of charge remembering that any advertising for an upcoming event requires some financial donation from the group – from as little as $60.

22/05/2025

What a delicious month it has been with the Mary Valley GourMAY food festival - GourMay Mary Valley 2025 -

Don't forget their GALA CELEBRATION is next Saturday 31st May with fine fayre foods, drinks, dancing and even a magic show!

6pm till Late at Kandanga Country Club

This Sunday (25th)is the Kenilworth FREE FAMILY FUN DAY with rides, faceprinting, climbing wall, petting zoo, live music, workshops and so much more! Inside the hall the ARTSFEST will still be showcasing our many talented artists from around the region so head out for a day of fun and creativity.

Next month we can look forward to Business and Bowls at the Kenilworth Bowls CLUB proudly hosted by the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce and Kenilworth Country Cabins. Saturday 21st June from 2pm onwards. A fun event with music, BBQ, raffles, prizes and of course, BOWLS!

If you would like to feature in our JUNE issue of the Mary Valley Voice email [email protected] or send us a message.

Welcoming local news, advertising, community groups, 'local legends' and business spotlight features.

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20/04/2025

HAPPY EASTER from all of us at the Mary Valley Voice!

Check out this month's magazine and correctly count how many easter eggs and bunnies there are to win a prize! (Trust us, it is not too easy and you may notice a 'surprise' egg in there as well!)

UPDATE: We are currently open for submissions to our MAY edition (deadline for your copy, photos and advertising is 5th May).

We are also on the lookout for our MAY FRONT COVER, so contact our editor for options and prices if you would like to feature or have a suggestion - [email protected]

We hope all of our readers and contributors are having a safe and happy Easter. Remember don't eat too much chocolate so you still have space to enjoy the upcoming events of GourMAY - The Mary Valley signature Food Festival that runs for the whole month of May and is a celebration of culture, community and culinary creativity!

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19/03/2025

Did you know that the hinterland has an innovative, sustainable business called The People's Plant currently growing medicinal cannabis AND providing 'part-owner' investment opportunities!?!

That's what our cover story is about this month. Grab a cuppa and click the link below to read.

With Easter just around the corner we would love your submissions of local stories, news and advertising EARLY please so we can print and distribute before post office closures.

The deadline date for April is Monday 7th though we welcome submissions before this date. Anything after COB on Monday 7th April may not make it to print.

We print and distribute 2500 copies each month and welcome input from local community members, tourists and visitors, as well as businesses and those running classes.

Check out our advertising packages to get your business or event SEEN over the busy weekend of Easter when we will surely have an influx of visitors to the region.

Email Sam, [email protected] for more info.

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17/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback on our February issue. 2500 copies printed and distributed last week.

Now our March, April and June FRONT COVERS are booked but we still have May and July available. Let us know if you have an event, business or community group that would like to be featured. [email protected]

Grab a cuppa or cold ice tea. Here is the link to read online.

https://issuu.com/maryvalleyvoice/docs/2025_mary_valley_voice_-_12th_february_vol.35_2?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

The MVV serving the community for more than 33 years now. Thank you to our dedicated committee volunteers, advertisers, and diverse readership of locals and visiting tourists alike.

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25/01/2025

Hi Mary Valley Folks!

Have you seen our January issue?

It is full of local news, trade contacts, Mary Valley businesses and the FIND A FROG IN FEBRUARY citizen science project invitation!

Can you believe we are almost at the end of January?

We are taking bookings now for our February issue.

2500 Copies - FULL COLOUR - Professionally printed and distributed across the region.

Send us a message or email for the advertising info (maryvalleyvoice31 @ gmail.com)

Community stories are FREE to submit.

Simply email us 50-300 words with photos welcome. Our editor can work with you on the story if you'd just like.

This publication has been going for over 34 years now. It is created by the community and for the community. We depend on locals sending in their stories and news. If there is something you would like to see in the Mary Valley Voice, please let us know!

https://issuu.com/maryvalleyvoice/docs/2025_mvv_jan_web?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

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13/01/2025

Film Premiere: Kenilworth Township Centenary

100 years of history 1924 to 2024



Celebrate the settlement of Kenilworth township. Hear from locals as they share their memories of what life was like in days gone by from the opening of the first shop, to the hall and school. Share in the excitement of show time at the local rodeo, and hear how this close knit community sticks together and supports one another through thick and thin. The future of Kenilworth is bright in this picturesque hinterland town.



Interviews with:

John Cochrane

Shirley Moreland

Lenore Meldrum

Shane Smith

Susan and Peter Hennessy



Free event includes light refreshments.



To book visit the What’s On website

https://heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/



Kenilworth Museum, 7-9 Alexandra Street, Kenilworth

Friday 31 January, 6.00-7.00pm

30/12/2024

Wishing you a wonderful end of the year from all of us at the MVV!

Have you seen our latest issue? How many Santas did you count?

We are still looking for our JANUARY FRONT COVER ***

Could it be you? Your business, community group or organisation? A beautiful photo of our local natural environment?

All ads and stories must be submitted by the deadline on 6th January.

E: [email protected]

Many thanks to our readers and advertisers, old and new, celebrating more than 33 years of the Mary Valley Voice

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14/11/2024

This is your friendly reminder to check your mailbox, local post office or information centre...

The November issue of our MVV is here!

Grab a cold drink and sit under the aircon to have a look.

We are full of local stories, community news updates and advertising from a diverse range of businesses servicing the Mary Valley region.

If there is a public venue you would like the paper delivered to, let us know!

Check out this month's crossword puzzle plus some comics and jokes written by our local youth.

We are accepting submissions now for our December issue as well as advertising packages and front cover bookings for next year. Get in quick to secure your spot!

Call Sam on 0425620719 or email: [email protected]

You can check the mag out online here

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22/10/2024

Exciting local news in our October issue!

A new Childcare, Kindy and OSHC opening in Kenilworth.

A call our from the Chamber of Commerce.

Art workshops, great local business adverts, news from community groups and politicians... and a challenging crossword puzzle at the end.

Read all about it!

We are now taking bookings for November stories or advertising, and the front cover is currently available. Get in quick!

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11/07/2024

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