Mapleton and District Community Association

15/10/2026

Free and fun. Give the birds 20 minutes

13/10/2026

Celebrate with this month’s vibrant issue of MADCA’s newsletter, Community Connect. https://www.madca.com.au/email/current.html
Great stories full of life here on the range.
Our MADCA committee is a hard-working one, for more details on matters that concern our community, follow the links to the Range Community News website. Join us at our monthly meetings and be part of the solution.
always welcome.

10/10/2026

MADCA Community Grants 2026: Giving Back to the Range!

Thanks to everyone who supports our monthly Mapleton Country Markets, MADCA was thrilled to present this year's grants to amazing local projects that impact hundreds across our community:

Lions Club of Blackall Range ($2,411) – Funding their first portable public defibrillator & CPR training for events and disaster response.

Baroon Song Project Group ($1,500) – Transcribing and recording "Bunyas of Baroon", an original song for the Mapleton Community Choir.

Zonta Club of Blackall Range & Speak Up Now ($1,155) – Installing 150 domestic & family violence helpline signs in public washrooms across the Hinterland.

Mapleton Observatory ($2,558) – Upgrading technology with a dedicated laptop and imaging software to create digital keep-sakes for visitors.

Plus, grants were awarded to the Mapleton Men’s Shed for new storage, the Mapleton State School P&C for outdoor seating, and the Mapleton Kindy for air conditioning!

Special thanks to outgoing President Peter Gamgee, incoming President Steve Turton, Division 10 Cr David Law, and market convenors Donna & Paula.

Want to support the next round of grants? Come along to our next Mapleton Country Market on Saturday, October 24 (Halloween theme! 🎃).

Read more at: https://rangecommunitynews.au/madca-awards-14524-in-community-grants-to-seven-range-organisations/

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

A Unforgettable Weekend of Piano Masterpieces at Lucas Parklands!

Saturday: Berta Brozgul, Eugenie Tamplon, and debut artist Ewan Odenthal wowed the audience with Brahms, Chopin, and a fun, local twist on Saint-Saëns’s Carnival of the Animals!

👉 Details: https://rangecommunitynews.au/music-and-animals-share-the-stage-at-lucas-parklands/

Sunday: Legendary pianist Piers Lane and Berta Brozgul enthralled a packed house with works by Bach, Debussy, Chopin, and a breathtaking two-piano Grieg Concerto.

👉 Details: https://rangecommunitynews.au/piers-lane-and-berta-brozgul-at-lucas-parklands/

A huge thank you to Ian and Lee Lucas for hosting such exceptional artistry against the stunning rainforest backdrop. We are so lucky to have Lucas Parklands right here on the Sunshine Coast!

09/10/2026

https://rangecommunitynews.au/community-notices/
Sunshine Coast Council has announced scheduled maintenance in Mapleton, involving specialist pressure cleaning of pedestrian paths and streetscape structures.
• Dates: Week commencing Monday 12th October 2026.
• Time: 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM nightly.
• Location: Mapleton precinct, focusing on areas including Obi Obi Road and surrounding streetscapes (see map in comments).
• Purpose: The works are designed to prevent public health risks under the Public Health Ict 2005 by minimizing food and waste build-up that can attract rats and mice.
What to Expect:
Access & Noise: Temporary exclusion zones will be in place for pedestrian and worker safety. Some noise may be generated during operations, and work schedules remain subject to weather conditions.
• Safety Advice: Residents are asked to keep children and pets well clear of equipment and machinery, and to follow all on-site safety directions.
For further details, contact Sunshine Coast Council on 07 5475 7272 or via email at [email protected].

09/10/2026

Join us for a Halloween Event on Saturday 24th October at the Mapleton Country Market from 8am to Midday. With an impressive 50 plus stalls to wander with great bargains. Hot food, sourdoughs and sweet treats as well as a barista coffee. See you there!

Located at the Mapleton School Carpark, 24 Flaxton Drive Mapleton with onsite parking available.

09/10/2026

Blast Notice: Image Flat Quarry
Sunshine Coast Council has issued a blast notification for Image Flat Quarry, with rock blasting scheduled for Monday, 19 October, between 9am and 3pm (weather and site conditions permitting).

Residents near 178 Image Flat Road are advised to prepare for possible noise and ground vibration, and to put measures in place for pets and livestock during the window.

09/10/2026

If you haven’t reserved your seats, don’t flap about, BOOK NOW 🦩 Something for everyone 🎭 https://therangebowfestival.org

06/10/2026

🎶 Quick reminder to everyone joining us for this year’s Christmas Concerts — rehearsals start tomorrow night!

We’re looking forward to getting the choir back together and making some Christmas music.

Check your inboxes for full rehearsal details from Colin.

And for those who couldn’t join us last year, or will be joining us for the first time, here’s a little preview of our new rehearsal space!

See you tomorrow! 🎄🎶