Mapleton and District Community Association

02/09/2026

MAPLETON CEMETERY: Council confirms next steps on the ashes wall replacement

Sunshine Coast Council has confirmed it's investigating replacing the Mapleton Cemetery ashes wall with a single sided granite structure, and will spend September and October contacting burial rights holders and families about the proposed works.

Division 10 Councillor David Law briefed Wednesday's MADCA meeting, saying the wall is nearing the end of its life and that the replacement will increase capacity for future ash interments. He also addressed concerns about how remains would be handled during any works.

If you hold burial rights or have family interred at Mapleton Cemetery, Council wants to hear from you. Contact Cemetery Services on [email protected] or (07) 5459 2300, quoting "Mapleton Cemetery Ashes Wall Project."

see Range Community News fo full story: https://rangecommunitynews.au/council-moves-to-contact-families-as-mapleton-ashes-wall-replacement-takes-shape/

21/08/2026

A perfect morning here at the Mapleton Country Market. Cool, not cold, and plenty of great stalls. Yes, there is a vege stall. 🥒🥔🌽🥕🥦🧅🌶️🍅
Grab a coffee and enjoy it with a sweet treat from the MADCA Sourdough and sweet treats stall. 🥐
The Blackall Range Lions Club are fielding their A-Chef today. 🥓
This writer was back for more spaetzle (that stuff is yum!) from Romy the pesto and pizza-base lady.
Sophie has her famous seedlings and Emily is there to sharpen garden tools or take them home for a de-rust bath 🛀

18/08/2026

“Will they remember me?”

Sixty years after the Battle of Long Tan, about 50 people gathered in Mapleton this morning to remember Australians who served in the Vietnam War.

Rain moved the Mapleton RSL Sub-branch commemoration into the Mapleton Community Hall, where veterans and community members reflected on Long Tan, the experiences of those who served, and the difficult homecoming faced by many Vietnam veterans.

After the service, the Blackall Range Lions Club provided morning tea for those attending.

Read the full story on Range Community News - https://rangecommunitynews.au/will-they-remember-me-vietnam-veterans-remembered-in-mapleton/

17/08/2026

Update: https://rangecommunitynews.au

The Mapleton RSL Sub Branch will hold its Vietnam Veterans' Day service on Tuesday 18 August starting at 10:00am.

The service will be held at the Mapleton RSL Memorial Park with a morning tea to be served after the service by the Blackall Range Lions Club on the park grounds.

All are most welcome.

In the event of wet weather the service and morning tea will be held in the Mapleton Community Hall.

Matt D***s President Mapleton RSL sub-branch 0427263595.

16/08/2026

It’s National Science Week and the ABC has a focus on wildflowers. Vote for your favourite!
It is flowering time and the flowers are flaunting their fabulousness. Watch for guided walks hosted by Sunshine Coast Council or other interest groups, these are a great place for those wishing to grow a blossoming interest.

If you have a pic you’d like to share, please share in the comments 💐

For Science Week 2026, the ABC is exploring Australia's amazing wildflowers.

13/08/2026

https://rangecommunitynews.au
Read about the Community Benefit Fund, plus other MADCA projects that benefit our community.

Please drive carefully, there are plover chicks around. Along with their penchant for choosing nesting sites with questionable safety standards, plover parents tend to freeze instead of flee.

13/08/2026

The Mapleton & District Community Association (MADCA) has launched the Community Benefit Fund, giving local donors, businesses, and groups a tax-effective and secure way to support projects across the district. Established with a $25,000 bequest, the fund helps back local initiatives spanning health, the environment, sports, and the arts.

Learn more about how to get involved or apply on the MADCA Community Benefit Fund page: https://madca.com.au/community_benefit_fund.html

Read the full story in Range Community News: https://madca.com.au/community_benefit_fund.html

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13/08/2026

13/08/2026

Great news for our community!

The Mapleton & District Community Association (MADCA) is officially rolling out the new Community Benefit Fund, established with a generous $25,000 bequest from late local legend John Reynolds OAM.

What does this mean for Mapleton & District?

Tax-Deductible Giving: Local groups can now run tax-effective fundraising appeals, a game-changer for smaller clubs, sports teams, and local projects.

Professionally Managed: Partnering with the Australian Communities Foundation (ACF) ensures all funds are ring-fenced, safe, and transparently managed.

More Support for Local Projects: You don’t need to be a registered charity to get big ideas off the ground.

As MADCA President Peter Gamgee shared, "We encourage local groups to own, initiate, and run their own projects, and now we have a means to provide even more support than we could in the past."

📖 Full details on the MADCA website: https://madca.com.au/community_benefit_fund.html