Hinterland Times August 2013

HINTERLAND TIMES Sunshine Coast’s free independent news magazine

August 2013

Bob Cameron

The house I built for my mum story page 6-7

... and it wins a design award NEW WINE BAR OPENS

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MR FIXIT CAFE

Adam Johnson taps the growing market for a late evening wine bar in Maleny

David Linton creates timber masterpieces inside his hinterland workshop

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Now it’s ... Polo on the Precinct!

H DEAR! I thought Sunshine Coast Council was getting its act together with its Maleny Community Precinct after more than ten directionless years, and years of plain old bureaucratic bumbling. But now they’re about to make a real doozy of a decision. More of that later.

I always believed an 18 hole golf course was a mis-use of Precinct space given the demise of golf courses everywhere (the nearby Glenview course is for sale by the way). And I never understood why Council ignored its own 2007 community survey which revealed Maleny residents wanted parks, gardens and walking tracks on the 124 hectare site.

Of course, there’s been some pretty heavy pressure going on from inside and outside Council to ensure a golf course remains central to the Precinct land, and it’s the main reason mayor Mark Jamieson will no longer talk to the Hinterland Times – we ask too many questions it seems, particularly about the use of ratepayer dollars.

Another key lease-holder of Precinct land was to be the Maleny Sport and Recreation Club which incorporates 39 sporting and recreational and service clubs.

They represent a fair swag of local activity so their Precinct presence was not under dispute. However, they’ve informed Council they don’t want a lease anymore, mainly because Maleny is well served for sporting facilities and anyway, they’ve discovered there’s no money around to build facilities on their site.

So, you would have expected Council to say, circumstances have changed, let’s invite the Maleny community to offer fresh uses for the Sport and Rec. site. But no.

Council has offered the site to the Maleny Equestrian Group (MEGS) who have, it seems, jumped at the opportunity. They want to construct a range of facilities for horses on the Precinct, including a practice polo field.

If you thought golf was a low priority on the Precinct then how do you rate a polo field? Like golf, it’s another elite, single interest group sport that should have no claim to a Precinct spot. I have nothing against horses, it’s just that they have never been considered part of the Precinct picture. If they are to be, then surely the broader community needs to be involved in the decision.

Council claims in its Precinct Master Plan that it meets “the needs and desires of the local community”. Well, no it doesn’t, and my concern is that decisions are being taken yet again without reference to you and me.

What is of more serious concern about a proposed polo field is that its size will make it impossible for the Maleny District Green Hills Fund to complete their riparian plantings along the banks of the Obi Obi Creek. Green Hills are the only leaseholders who have brought outside dollars to improve the Precinct site. Via two federal government programs, and in association with other groups, they raised $345,000 to “green up” the Precinct, and in particular to plant the banks of the Obi Obi Creek.

But there were strings to the federal money – Council had to guarantee minimum buffer zones along the Creek. Now it looks as if Council will breach those guarantees by allowing a practice polo field to encroach into the buffer zone.

Life has changed over the past ten years, not the least is that two million visitors come to the hinterland each year for a clean and green experience. They want to walk, relax, have a picnic, sit by a bubbling stream. The increasing pressure on Mary Cairncross Reserve confirms that we don’t have the public open spaces on the hinterland to cope with such visitor expectations.

That’s why the Maleny Community Precinct was always a great opportunity to provide another open space for the enjoyment of its local community and visitors to the hinterland.

So why is Council still spending time and money finding ways of facilitating marginal, single interest sports like golf and polo onto the Precinct? (In the past 18 months $500,000 has been spent on a new roundabout and $750,000 on a car park currently serving a golf driving range.)

Surely, now that its Precinct Advisory Group appears to be defunct, it’s time that Council gave the local community an explanation as to where its heading with this 124 hectare green jewel in the heart of Maleny.

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editor@hinterlandtimes.com.au The views expressed in the Hinterland Times are those of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of the magazine’s publishers.

Making News ...

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Bob Cameron builds a sustainable house for his Mum

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Inside David Linton’s furniture workshop

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Sally Lattin directs plays on women’s issues

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Mr Fixit Cafe means ‘it ain’t broke’

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What makes Joanne Turner tick?

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COVER STORY The Rockcote whiz from Yandina, Bob Cameron designed and built, with his family’s help, a perfectly sustainable cottage for his mother. She is delighted because it keeps her warm in winter and cool in summer Story P6-7

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Vollies Really Needed for Real Food Festival STRONG THEME from the visitor survey conducted after the 2012 Real Food Festival was how wonderful our hinterland vollies were. Whether it was ‘hitting the reset button’ on our demonstration kitchens in between presenters, picking up rubbish, reuniting lost children and parents, or handing out Show Bags at one of the gates, our 100 volunteers were applauded for their attention to detail and genuine care.

Importantly for our Festival – and the region – they greeted our visitors with big smiles that welcomed them to Maleny and the Hinterland. It’s no coincidence that 98% of our visitors from outside the region want to return!

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NNE BROWN, owner of Rosetta Books in Maleny has long hankered for the smell of good coffee in her bookshop, Rosetta Books, on Maleny’s main street.

As she says, “coffee and books are a natural fit.” Anne recently installed an eye-catching coffee machine in Rosetta’s front window and has taken on local barista Jaimie to ensure a good brew.

“I have had the machine sitting beside me for two and a half years,” says Anne. “It came from a gentleman’s club in New Zealand and by the time I saw it on e-bay it was in Norfolk Island.

“When I saw it, I thought I have to have it,” she adds.

The tall, copper, fully reconditioned machine is a copy of the famous Italian Bezzera model of the late 19th century, described as being for the “economic and instantaneous confection of coffee beverage.”

“My aim,” says Anne is that people can come in here, relax, look at the books and enjoy a good cup of coffee.

And I would like my coffee to be the best in Maleny,” adds Anne with a challenging smile.

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Above: Adam with Old Bank Cafe floor staff, Kelly, manager Berit, and Sophie.

DAM’S ENTHUSIASM is already infectious with locals and visitors sampling his breakfast and lunch menus. Very soon a liquor licence will see Adam set up a wine bar, an aspect of hinterland gastronomy that is long overdue.

Growing up in Mudgee, Adam was very lucky as a young teenager to be offered casual work at Craigmour Restaurant and the attached Montrose Winery. He very quickly decided where he wanted to be.

“They asked if I wanted to do some pruning of the vines, and I did probably up to 20 minutes and I said this isn’t for me. So I went inside the cellar door and it was a case of being in the right place at the right time. Here I was at 15 behind the counter and being shown the basics of all the different wine styles.”

In the Craigmoor Restaurant Adam went through a similar learning curve. Everything from setting tables to pleasing customers and later preparing flambés at the table. It was this invaluable experience in the early 80s as a youngster that has kept Adam in the hospitality industry.

“I haven’t trained as a chef,” says Adam, “ but it’s still part of my passion for hospitality. I want to sit you down, give you the menu,

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and tell you something about it. Then I want to go out there and cook something for you and bring it back and match your meal with a glass of wine. I want to give you the ultimate experience from the start to the finish.

That’s where I get the enjoyment.”

Apart from being a bon vivant amongst the cafe tables, Adam is also a good listener. He has a sixth sense about his customers’ comfort and level of satisfaction. When he finally settled on the Maleny main street business many customers told him they hoped he would set up a wine bar. Adam was surprised but quick to adapt. “ I want it to be a relaxed, informal, comfortable, homely place for you to hang out and have nice home cooked meals with passion, and enjoy some wine with friends. And if your perception of doing that is in a cafe, a restaurant or a wine bar, well let it be.

“My focus is on keeping the clientele happy and keeping the staff happy. I am not a specialist in anything but warm hospitality.”

Adam describes his menu as basic wholesome tucker and says the Cafe will respond to seasonal changes .

“We’re designing a spring menu now for example. I love robust flavours, so coming into spring we would have to see some Victorian spring lamb cutlets and every cutlet will have a tiny sprig of thyme on it. You’ll know that it’s spring in your mouth. I want you to walk out of here saying, gee that was flavoursome and I am full. And that’s the absolute must here.”

The wine bar will give Adam the opportunity to practice his mine host skills as he intends opening the Cafe on Friday and Saturday nights and also for dinner. The concept of a wine bar in Maleny has caught up with the metro trends of this small town that for example rates highly the quality of its coffee, cheese and ice cream.

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Adam’s knowledge of wine comes largely from his role as area sales manager for Taylor Wines for the past eight years. It is a company he admires for its loyalty and commitment to its staff. Adam will remain with Taylors and they have strongly supported his new business venture.

Apart from Taylors wines Adam will source a wide range of Australian wines as well as offerings from Italy, France and other wine growing areas. He also intends having regular wine tastings.

Does Adam think he will be stretched thinly between the two business commitments?

“I don’t need to be here all the time. I will be here three times a week. There are times when people would want to see me in the business ... breakfasts and Friday and Saturday nights to talk about wine.

Adam Johnson is a country boy with a sense of what country people want from a country cafe. And behind his warmth and good humour is a strong sense of who are his business competitors.

“Our competitors are not local, they are in Noosa, Mooloolaba and Caloundra. In the end, my social responsibility is to respect the values of this town and help present a unique hinterland experience.”

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Bob Cameron and his family recently built for his mother a beautiful earthen cottage, which won the 2013 ‘glossie’ for Excellence in Sustainable Building and Design (Owner/Builder) at the Sunshine Coast Living Smart Awards.

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The House I built for my mum...

Julie Shelton spoke to Bob about the building process, and the equally delicate process of building for his mother.

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T’S A TIME of life when moving house, albeit to be nearer to family, is a stressful prospect. But a heart-warming family project has made Aileen Cameron’s move from Iluka to Eumundi so much more comfortable.

“It was hard for her to leave Iluka, which is where she and Dad retired to,” explains son, Bob. “Dad died a couple of years ago and we figured it wasn’t going to get any easier for her to move so that’s why we did it now.”

Aileen is still active and wanted to remain independent – at 82, she gardens every day and grows her own food. In preparation for the move, her family bought a large Eumundi block with an existing home, where Bob’s sister lives, and built a cottage large enough to allow Aileen to have friends and family come and stay.

Bob believes the granny flat concept is a growing trend.

“It’s a good idea – instead of separating the generations it allows for the more traditional roles where grandparents help with the grandchildren and are cared for by the children in return. It gives Sandy (Bob’s sister) someone there for childcare and as mum gets older she’s got Sandy there,” he observes.

Interestingly, the cottage was designed by three generations of the Cameron family. Bob brought to the project his environmental and design credentials from 25 years of operating Rockcote, the Sunshine Coast render, texture and paint business he started with his wife, Chris.

Rockcote, and its founders, have gone on to win numerous awards and accolades.

However, this project was very much a family affair, which augmented the tangible warm energy and welcoming feel of the finished home.

“Mum had the things she wanted, and I brought the orientation and basic sustainable design principles into it,” explains Bob. “All the other family members had input into the layout, size, verandahs etc.”

“The process was amazing - there were differences of opinion but there were no serious disagreements. The things that mum was adamant about, I wasn’t concerned about.

And she wasn’t concerned about what it was built out of.”

“She had larger concerns about the composting toilet than the fact the house was built out of mud!”

The size of the block allowed for plenty of scope regarding orientation. The cottage is built over the top of an old creek bed, and is set into the forest. Unusually, the home has been faced toward the back of the block, which older people, in particular, would find strange.

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“The original house is poorly orientated – it’s dark and cold and the westerlies blow onto the verandah. So now when everyone arrives they go and sit on Granny’s verandah because mum’s home is light and bright and healthy.”

The Earthen Cottage achieved an 8-star energy rating, even without the certifier having an understanding of the natural materials the family was using and the benefits attributed to them.

The structure has a standard timber frame, made from locally-sourced plantation timbers, which was wrapped with foil insulation that still allows moisture to transfer. Bamboo lath was nailed to the frame and then rendered with Rockcote’s earthen render and straw.

The cottage was finished on the inside with a Rockcote product called ‘Decor’, which is a polished clay plaster composed of high quality washed and graded sands and clays. This can be tinted to a range of earth tones using natural oxides.

The exterior is coated with Rockcote Marmorino which is a textured lime plaster that seals the earthen render and waterproofs it.

“Even through all the wind and rain at the beginning of the year, there are no water leaks, mould or mustiness,” says Bob proudly.

The ‘breathing’ cottage regulates its humidity and maintains an aerobic environment, so it won’t support the growth of dangerous pathogens, mould or fungi.

“Living in clay is a totally different thing – the house is changing its air all the time because there’s no paint.

The walls are sealed with carnauba wax, which is derived from leaves of the Copernicia palm. It’s a living material, which is very hard and durable, but still breathes. There are no marks on the walls and you’ll never have to paint.”

It’s an incredibly comfortable home and at 80 square meters there is plenty of room. And with a big verandah out the front that also houses a cob pizza oven, it is the perfect location for regular family gatherings.

Aileen loves the final result. For Bob, it’s important to know that his mother not only enjoys the awardwinning new house, but she will be living in a healthy home in her later years.

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Far left: Eileen Cameron is delighted with her new home.

Above: Bamboo lath was nailed to the frame, then rendered with Rockcote earthern render and straw Top right: The cottage was finished on the inside with a Rockcote, Decor.

Left: The finished cottage maintains a healthy aerobic environment.

“Being all natural materials, they are so beautiful. They don’t cost any more and they support life. When we’ve finished, we can break them up and use the materials on another building or grow our food out of them.”

In fact, it seems the house can’t wait to get started: during the build, there was wheat growing out of the earthen render.

As Bob’s passion and successful business attest, this really is the future of building.

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Maleny is a living breathing working village ...

by Dale Jacobsen

T IS NO ACCIDENT that building designer Norman Richards ended up in Maleny. Having grown up in Toronto, where he shivered for eight months of the year, Norm did some research before choosing a small country town to call home.

He studied climate, hours of sunshine, sea surface temperatures. It was when he read statistics that 20% of Maleny residents classified themselves as artists that he realised everything pointed to Maleny as his ideal home.

He settled here with his wife, Fiona Briody, in 2004.

Norm’s signature is creating a seamless threshold between indoor and outdoor spaces which he achieves through the use of appropriately placed walls of glass and large retractable doors. Often it makes sense for a whole wall to disappear, to make the most of a benign climate such as ours. A house he designed in Buderim has a huge 12-metre retractable wall of glass.

His priorities are to design comfortable, energy efficient buildings while maximising views and setting. “When designing a house that will last for maybe 50 to 100 years, it is important to take into account the future higher cost of resources; to consider what it will cost to live in the house in 30 years time.” Typically, his buildings feature LED lighting, photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting and on-site waste treatment.

“New buildings on Maple Street should enhance the unique historical context of our town centre, even if we are making it for the first time,” says Norm. “The real character of Maleny is frankly not in its architecture. Its real character is that this is a living, breathing working village. That is what makes Maleny special. The fact that all the services I need are within walking distance of each other. I also love the way I can look at the green countryside from the town centre, not at hills covered in houses.” Although it is quickly changing, Norm hopes Maleny will not lose this unique way of life.

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Norm has had quite an influence on Maple Street. In designing the refurbishment of the Community Centre, the most important aspect remained the connection between the indoor and outdoor areas – how to create an entry that draws people into the hall, while incorporating four streetfront commercial spaces to provide long-term financial sustainability of the Centre.There is little doubt he has

achieved his goal. I often notice people wandering into the entrance to admire the magnificent cedar doors created by the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild.

Norm said he has to pinch himself every time he comes to his office, which he, of course, designed as part of the refurbishment of the Maleny Community Centre, not realising it would end up as his own office space. A skylight

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Left: Norm in his Community Centre office. Above: Norm Richards has won the 2013 Sustainable Building Designer Awards Australia (national): Multi-residential Buildings - Glass on Glasshouse, builder Chris Hall and below he won the 2013 National public buildings award and the Queensland Sustainable Design award (commercial) for the refurbishment of the Maleny Community Centre

floods the office with natural light and, not surprisingly, the entire front wall opens out onto the verandah overlooking Maple Street.

Bunya House, which is home to the Maleny Credit Union, also benefited from Norm’s modern twist to an historical vernacular. Again, his aim was to create an inviting entrance, this time replacing the facade with timber and glass. Wherever possible, Norm specifies locally sourced timber. Coastal blackbutt, red cedar and tallowwood become handsome floors, joinery and oversized columns.

Sometimes Norm’s work involves renovations, lifting existing buildings into the future by maximising solar passive gain and views. He likened the existing house of a current renovation project in North Maleny to an onion with a dark core which was once the living room. He converted this to an office and added glass pavilions around the outside of the house, creating a sheltered courtyard and light-filled living spaces to take advantage of the rural outlook. When pressed on what he doesn’t like about the average Maleny house, Norm said there are too many four-bedroomed homes that ignore the views on offer.

It appears that Norm’s Maleny clientele is enlightened.

They “get” what he is about and give him free rein,

particularly on rural acreage, to try out designs that respect the site and climate. He designs for the “Sweet Spot”, facing north-east.

Norm attributes his understanding of environmental effects on design to the fact that Environmental Studies was a prerequisite of his degree in Toronto. Fiona, who designs the interiors of Norm’s buildings, is also trained as an Environmental Engineer and Building Designer. It is no wonder a Norman Richards design focuses on the context of the site on which it will rest.

With such attention to detail, Norman Richards Building Design + Interiors have carried away a swag of awards over the years. This year, he won the Sunshine Coast Regional Awards for Public Buildings and Special Structures and Sustainable Building Design for the Community Centre Refurbishment, and Multi-residential Projects up to 6 Dwelling Units and Sustainable Building Design for his Glass on Glasshouse project.

Norm’s vision for Maleny? Simply to retain its living village character, but he also feels that there is room in the town plan for multiple-occupancy group titles; residential clusters on rural land such as Frog’s Hollow. He hopes the Sunshine Coast Council will make provision for these in the future.

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Organising the promotion takes up 11 months of the year.

The Maleny Show plays a large part in Felicity’s life. She has been elected junior vice-president of the show and 2012 state representative rural ambassador for the RNA. Recognising the need for the next generation to learn from older people of the committee to ensure continuity between generations, Felicity formed Maleny Next Gen, a collective of like-minded under 35s who work independently and with other organisations to deal with issues relevant to young adults in the community. One of their aims is to involve youth in local shows.

The group’s ability to make decisions and take responsibility for organising events left little room for doubt when it ran the Next Gen Ball, A Big Night Out, raising $7,000 which were returned to show funds. They opted for a formal ball to allow the young people a rare opportunity to dress up. It was such a social success, another ball is planned for October. This time the theme will be Spring Fling.

July this year was a very exciting time for Felicity. She was announced winner of the Lions Medical Research Personality Quest for Queensland and Northern New South Wales at the Grand Final in Brisbane.

It has been a year of intense fundraising, the proceeds of which will go directly to research projects that Felicity believes in, including the role diet plays in kidney disease and finding answers to why the incidence of premature births is on the increase.

For the next twelve months Felicity will take part in speaking engagements as well as mentoring entrants in the 2014 Quest. She was delighted to also win a cruise to the Pacific Islands.

Just days after this surprise, Felicity opened her new venture: Birdy fashion and beauty boutique, located at the top end of town. Coming from a Hinterland entrepreneurial family – the Grigors built Bankfoot House, and operated a sawmill at Peachester – Felicity was on the lookout for other opportunities when her mother, Casandra, suggested she take over the running of the boutique which was to be relocated from Forest Glen to Maleny.

Felicity knows it will be a steep learning curve running the business, doing paperwork and managing staff, but has great mentors in

Casandra, who is on hand to help with buying stock and Lindie, who remained with Birdy during the shift to Maleny.

While I chatted to Felicity, her personality filled the shop, encouraging lively and joyful interaction between customers, men and women, who dropped by just to look.

They also lined up for the fitting rooms, trying and buying. She kept her eye on the ball, attending to half a dozen customers, giving honest feedback on size and style with a personal touch while, at the same time, answering my questions.

When someone called her brave for opening a shop in Maleny, she blocked out the negativity. “You can’t afford to get down,” she said. “If you do, it reflects in the manner in which you conduct business.”

Felicity enjoys the support of her family and friends and encouragement from other Maleny businesses. A beautiful bouquet on the counter at Birdy bears a card with the inscription: “To our new neighbour at ‘Birdy’. All the luck and prosperity for the future. Kashmiah.”

Felicity feels it is up to each person to forge their own place in the society that makes up their world. Perhaps like attracts like, as all of her friends have managed to find work in their home town.

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by Michael Berry

The Maleny Credit Union is setting up a feasibility study to explore cooperative approaches to sustainable energy alternatives that could benefit the region.

CEO Terry Scolari told the Hinterland Times that the MCU would be canvassing local businesses and the energy sector in particular about their attitude to a cooperative energy approach that might include arrays of solar panels, wind turbines, and even small hydroelectric projects.

“I have talked to at least three major main street businesses,” says Terry, about solar energy for example. I have said to those three businesses, can we pool our resources and buy a solar system from which we can all get economies of scale? I presume that a buy-in of say, $100,000 is better than three buy-ins of $30,000.”

As Terry observes, no-one knows the answer to this question. So, the energy study will start with an historical look at what work has already been done in this area, as well as seek out professionals who could add value to a cooperative approach to energy savings.

For example, the Sustainable Maleny volunteer group was started a decade ago to support sustainable food, local economy and renewable energy projects.

However, Terry believes that Maleny is in one sense may be a victim of its own success – boasting almost 170 community interest groups - but who rarely intersect to explore common goals for economic and social benefit.

“We want the MCU to be a neutral facilitator,” says Terry, “and go fact-finding through the various groups and individuals who have looked into cooperative approaches to sustainable energy in the

past. We can then assess what might be viable and establish what dollars there are around to stimulate such projects.”

Terry says the energy survey is an ideal activity for the MCU which over its 30 year history is seen as a strong community organisation, quite apart from providing community banking.

“This is part of our 2013 strategic plan,” adds Terry. MCU wants to be regarded as a community resource that also has banking services. That’s our point of difference. We are a trusted entity, with our board and office here. We want people to come to MCU first to get banking advice. We couldn’t win a price battle with the financial products of the big banks. “ But we can advise our customers on the banking products available at the MCU and elsewhere, and we can refer customers to others for business advice like solicitors, accountants and other services in Maleny and district “ What has interested the MCU board in sustainable energy are the various countrywide projects that have been established in similar rural communities. Terry mentions miniature wind farms in Tasmania and South Australia that have replaced grid power. He also stresses the importance of identifying private and public funds that may be available to Maleny if it can identify and present a similar sustainable energy case.

“Why can’t you do wind turbines here?” asks Terry. “There are consistent southerly winds. Is it because no-one has looked into it?

Is it because you can’t? Is it financially viable? Can we attach a small hydro-electric scheme on the Obi Obi Creek and generate enough power for some small businesses? These are the sorts of questions we will want answers to.”

The study, which Terry thinks could take 12 months, will start with an MCU, hand-picked committee who will go on a fact finding mission.

“We will run that study, and maybe at a later stage get professionals involved –engineers, scientists, project designers and so on.”

The study has the support of state environment minister Andrew Powell and what’s exciting is that no-one until now has really addressed the regional opportunities for sustainable energy projects. Anyone with an interest in the sustainable energy survey should contact Terry Scolari, phone: 5499 8910 or email: terry@mcu.com.au

Top: Terry Scolari, MCU - CEO Centre: small hydro-electric schemes may power one-off or joint projects.

Above: Local businesses may combine to provide solar panels on a car park or large carport.

Left: Wind turbines on the Range?

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We are all familiar with the Slow Cooking movement: taking the time to really value that most important function of eating.

Let me introduce the notion of Slow Furniture Making: taking the time to smell the wood.

by Dale Jacobsen

AVID LINTON FROM MALENY is an artisan, although he prefers to call himself a furniture maker. Most likely, if you walk around his gallery in Maple Street and admire the exquisite craftsmanship, you do not realise that each item of furniture has its own story. Take, for example, a commission David is currently working on for a couple from Brisbane.

They had seen a Linton special in a friend’s home so approached David in February 2012 with a view to having him make something special for them, using interesting timbers. As they walked around the gallery, David took notice of which timbers drew their eyes.

When they paused to admire a bass guitar made from Tasmanian blackwood and Huon pine, David decided he would take a trip to Tasmania to secure the logs he would need to carry out the commission.

By sheer luck, a magnificent Huon burl was unloaded at the time he found the blackwood logs. He had the lot trucked back to the mainland and on to Maleny.

By the end of the year, the blackwood log was airdrying in David’s solar kiln, having been sliced into slabs on site using his horizontal band-saw mill.

Months passed with David monitoring the core moisture content before it was sufficiently dry to begin work on the commission of desk, buffet and two bed-side cupboards. Meanwhile he stripped veneers from the Huon burl to face the drawers for the buffet.

The weather in Maleny was against him, but these clients understood the complexities of furniture making in such a climate and were prepared to be patient to get that extra something.

David is always juggling 30 to 40 orders, depending on the weather. There is a lot of time and energy locked up – on hold – waiting for the right weather to proceed.

Living in such a climate has its upside, however. The huge storm that hit Maleny in January this year produced a good stock of new logs. In Treehaven Way, a multilimbed red cedar, that had stood for more than 100 years, lay down across the creek when the force of water eroded the bank from around its buttressed roots.

Keith Hopper brought in his Manitou and delicately extracted the giant tree. Two days later it arrived in David’s yards where it yielded 30 logs.

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The ‘figure’ or woodgrain pattern of the blackwood desktop has to be seen to be believed, and the birds-eye Huon sides dance in the light. They returned home to await the completion of their special order which may take until October to complete.

In waiting 18 months to take delivery, this couple is not just taking time to smell the roses, but also the wood. They will be richly rewarded for their patience.

Young people visit the gallery and David often sees their recognition of something special in custom-made furniture, even if they can’t pinpoint what it is themselves.

One young woman, 21, fell in love with a hallstand which she paid off over six months. David says, at least she has made a start with one quality item she will own for life.

David’s type of work is remote from the rush of today’s world where people demand instant gratification. Often, his clients don’t know what they are getting until it is finished.

Worried that the skills required for and attitude to such a craft are less appreciated these days, David was overjoyed when fifteen-year-old Rhyce Skodnick walked into the gallery and told David he wanted to work with wood. David took him on as an apprentice and six years later, Rhyce is a fully qualified furniture maker in his own right.

Edith-Ann Murray joined the workshop a year ago where she helps with sanding and finishing. Eighteen months ago David engaged Paul Mackenzie to manage the gallery in Maple Street.

Next time you admire a handsome piece of furniture, pause to think of the tree that began the process and the artisan who patiently crafted the wood.

Left: David beside the partially completed blackwood buffet in his Maleny Gallery Below left: Close-up of the fiddleback or woodgrain pattern on the blackwood buffet Below: David, Edith-Ann Murray and Rhyce Skodnick in the spacious Maleny furniture workshop

The storm also levelled an English Larch out at Witta, adding an exotic dimension to the diversity of garden-salvaged timbers; increasing the pallet from which David chooses. These trees have been sawn and are currently undergoing the drying process, waiting for the next commission. Last year, David acquired a huge Norfolk Pine, the casualty of a lightning strike near Noosa.

To date, this giant has yielded a buffet, gigantic kitchen benchtop, dining table and an internal staircase. And still there is more. A tree well used.

David was able to finish the desk for the Brisbane commission, which he has placed in the gallery, then invited the couple to view the progress. When they saw it, they were overjoyed.

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Lesley’s poem honours the passing of Terry Windred UTHOR AND POET, and one-time hinterland resident, Lesley Synge wrote a poem to honour the life of popular Maleny personality and ebullient hairdresser Terry Windred, who sadly passed away a year ago.

Lesley’s poem, which we publish here, has just won Commended in the Byron Bay Dangerously Poetic competition.

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Theatre Director Sally Lattin ... using risque theatre themes to tackle women’s issues It’s not often that you see a 5 metre vagina curtain when you step into someone’s house, but it’s business as usual for Sally Lattin as she brings The Vagina Monologues to the hinterland on August10. Natalie Brown spoke to Sally in her new Maleny home.

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HE PLAY BY EVE ENSLER is a compilation of monologues which came from interviews she conducted with over 200 women of all ages and cultures. It will run for two nights at the Maleny Community Centre this month, where its sure to get people talking with its somewhat confronting subject matter, which according to Sally “tackles women’s issues in a way that is palatable”.

Having reached international acclaim, the play has evolved from a piece to celebrate femininity into a movement to stop violence against women.

With all the hype about the show it will be a great opportunity for the local community to see what’s behind those curtains we’ve been hearing so much about.

Sally moved to Maleny two years ago with her husband, after living in Bali for a year and a half while she worked on writing a novel, and was drawn to the area because of its “natural beauty, village lifestyle and thriving arts community”.

With a theatrical career spanning more than 37 years, Sally is an advocate of political theatre and says that of all the plays she has been involved with, The Vagina Monologues stands out as her favourite.

“It’s a great play for me as it allows me to creatively explore my desire to do things for social justice.” She produced, directed and performed in the play in 2006 in Freemantle, WA where it was well received by the community.

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Don’t even think about spending more than two seconds bleating about your broken heart in her salon because she’ll tell ya straight – men are only good for one thing.

After a hair appointment with Terry you’d come out feeling like you’d danced all night at a disco ’steada having the dead cells on top of your head tizzed up.

Every time you booked in, she’d have redecorated and be swirling around in a weird teenage outfit running a hand through the latest colour in her hair or through the tinsel wig she wore after illness struck.

Hated it when she couldn’t work any more drove her husband nuts as she ran up her bankcard on rows of lights across their lounge-room ceiling and huge mirrors.

I saw this jazz when I came to stay the night.

She was wearing slinky black pants and a sexy pink T-shirt and I was in my fake leopard fur to help her believe we were drinking cocktails and not spending the evening lounging on the double bed she could hardly leave now her bones had started to shatter.

Darl, she told her husband, you gotta get me to the hospital for a decent shot of morphine.

The poor buggar was so sleep-deprived that he could hardly dial the ambos.

When they heard she had multiple myeloma they knew she wasn’t faking it but she chirped away as if they were two spunks tempting her into the back of their panel van to zoom her to a midnight beach instead of to the Emergency Department: Haven’t I seen you guys somewhere before? that naked ambos calendar? and they laughed back: Lady you should be on TV. And before they closed the ambo doors her husband said: Darl you won’t believe the number plate, it’s 124-LUV and she said: I’d like to give these spunks 124 love.

They eased her away like she was celebrity cargo while we stood in the empty driveway and punched the air and cried 124-LUV, as if we’d discovered the meaning of life.

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Three local actors in The Vagina Monologues Angel Goulter, Claire Watkins and Julie Fullerton

Sally says the first time she became aware that children were being hurt was when she was working in a vacation Sally Lattin care program, and a little girl came up to her, showed her the bruises around her wrists and said ‘I’ve hurt myself’. When she asked her how she did it the child said that she ‘fell out of bed’, but it was obvious that someone had grabbed her around the arms and she was calling out for help.

“I didn’t know what to do about it. There wasn’t training back then, it was a long time ago; and that was the thing that led me on the path of domestic violence and sexual abuse counselling.”

Following the realisation that this violence was occurring Sally went on to do training, and train others in working with people who are suffering or had suffered abuse. But she found that all the time she was working in counselling there was something drawing her to the theatre. She saw theatre “as a way of getting the message out about social justice issues” and that it was a great tool for instigating social change.

Sally found a way of exploring this through Playback theatre which she has been involved with for more than 15 years.

“Playback theatre involves going into communities and using theatre as a tool to build bridges across different sectors of an organisation, or people from different factions in a community”. In a playback theatre session the actors go in, get the audiences stories and then improvise the stories straight back to them.

“Playback is a powerful tool for getting people out of their head and allowing them to visually connect with something that’s going on for them that portrays their story. Seeing a story triggers a similar memory or thought in another person and it really helps to create an atmosphere where similarities are highlighted rather than differences, and builds community.”

The cast of this rendition of the Monologues features six local ladies who each bring their many years of theatrical experience and unique qualities to their portrayal of the characters.

Leigh Findlay, Julie Fullerton, Claire Watkins, Catriona McKechnie, Joy Marshall and Angel Goulter are excited about the opportunity to tread the boards as they embody the colourful characters of the award winning play.

Michelle Phillips, and a fellow Auslan interpreter will join the cast on stage to face the exciting challenge of signing the play for members of the deaf community that attend.

The event is listed as a fundraiser for the White Ribbon Foundation and proceeds from the sale of goods at the performances will go to the charity. White Ribbon Australia is a charity that works to change attitudes and behaviours that lead to violence against women through prevention initiatives and its annual campaign.

After the show Sally will be taking a break and working on her novel. Later in the year she plans to run some improvisation workshops with her Wild Women Productions, with a view to building a team of actors for a professional ensemble for next year.

In the meantime, get along to The Vagina Monologues and see what everyone is talking about, and in case you’re wondering, there won’t be any penis bashing, so men are welcome! If you’d like to talk to Sally Lattin about joining her theatre ensemble, doing the artists workshop or buying tickets for the show call her on 0421 555 114.

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HE TERRACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Maleny is one of our most enduring iconic Hinterland restaurants now operating in its 21st year. Owners all of that time, Craig and Pauline Mitchell, are widely acknowledged for helping to put the Hinterland on the tourist destination map.

The Terrace first gained state-wide fame winning best tourism restaurant in Queensland three years running - in 1997, 1998, and 1999. Then in 2000, the Terrace won the national Australian Tourism award, and was inducted into the Queensland Hall of Fame, achievements of which Craig and Pauline are justifiably very proud.

Now, a re-invigorated Craig and Pauline have thrown themselves back into running the Terrace, with former staff rejoining the team and an exciting new menu already attracting diners. “The history of The Terrace was built on seafood,� says Craig, and we are going back to those grass roots and putting the emphasis back onto seafood. For a little while we experimented with all sorts of different culinary ideas from around the world, but there are so many restaurants on the Range now doing a la carte dining that we thought we would go back to specialising in fresh seafood.�

Craig emphasises the point that fresh fish comes off the trawler boats every day in Mooloolaba and there’s always a wide range of fish and plenty of it. “Seafood, particularly our platters, is what we are famous for, and it’s where we got our reputation,� says Craig. “Of course you have to have a balance on the menu, and offer

other options�, he adds. “But the recent resurgence of people coming back to the Terrace has convinced us that seafood is what we should stick with.� “The funny thing about The Terrace is that people come and people go,� says Craig. “Sergio and Dayana Dellasabina worked here for almost four years when we leased the restaurant out a few years back. In fact they met here, fell in love, and got married. Now they have come back to work for us and run the front of house, although Sergio is also a chef,� adds Craig. “Now that former chef Chris Wright has moved on, this has given me the opportunity to take control of the kitchen again, and I’m really loving it,� says Craig enthusiastically. “The kitchen is where I started. I was basically the chef here for the first 12 years, but I think the food we are producing now is quite exceptional. We are happy with the new menu, and based on the good comments we receive, so are our customers. “The big difference for me, as the owner and now the chef again, is that I have always had a passion for the Terrace. And when you are in control of the food then you can express that passion. I make sure that nothing comes out of this kitchen unless I’m absolutely confident that it is something the customers are going to enjoy.�

Craig says the staff at the Terrace are like a family with a former sous chef also rejoining the team. “We all get on well and we are excellent at what we do, so it’s now a very strong team.�

Craig points out some of the current favourites on the new Terrace menu. The Thai style Coral Trout fritters served on a calamari and soba noodle salad with kaffir lime and black sesame dressing. The twice baked goat’s cheese soufflÊ on char grilled vegetables with triple tomato chutney is a popular choice with vegetarians.

Steak and Kidney pie is a favourite during winter, but perhaps not surprisingly, the most popular dish, is their lobster. Half a lobster with garlic prawns served on a mushroom risotto for just $49 is “just walking out the door� says Craig. It seems everything that is old is new again at the Terrace.

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ECENTLY, A PARCEL was delivered to Ian Lowe’s house on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Lowe receives a lot of mail – he’s president of the Australian Conservation Foundation, emeritus professor of science, technology and society at Griffith University, an anti-nuclear campaigner and a patron and member of numerous organisations – but this parcel was something else. Inside was “a Cricket Australia team blazer with the coat of arms on it, and a sleeveless sweater, just like the one the Test team wear … It was lovely.” He laughs. “I mean, it’s every little boy’s dream, isn’t it?”

At 70, Lowe is set to represent his country in the first Over-70 Ashes tour of England, later Ian Lowe this month. In earlier years, he was that kid who would turn up every Saturday at the town’s ground – in Camden, in the NSW southern highlands – wearing white shorts and sandshoes, offering to score. “I did enjoy scoring,” he says, “but I always hoped that someone wouldn’t turn up and I’d get to play.” The first time that happened, Lowe ran in from fine leg and took “a screamer of a catch” in the first over.

“For five minutes I was a hero. Then the other kid arrived and I went back to the scorebook.”

Eventually he secured a spot “as a determined and not very capable batsman” and an occasional off-spin bowler. The confluence of a growth spurt and a particularly frustrating match (“the other team was something like 3 for 230 and I wasn’t getting a bowl”) saw him abandon his “careful off spinners. I just ran in and hurled [the ball] as fast as I could. Suddenly, there were stumps flying all over the place, and my team said to me, ‘Why didn’t you tell us you could bowl fast?’ I said, ‘I never tried before.’”

There’s delight in his précis of what followed – his “tenfer” (ten wickets in an innings) in September 1973; his natural predilection for outswing. He played cricket for the District, and then for the University of New South

Wales (taking 199 wickets – it would have been 200 if his captain hadn’t dropped “a dolly of a catch” in Lowe’s last outing) and Inter-Varsity (opponents included current Cricket Australia chair of selectors John Inverarity, and Rod Marsh). In 1968, he was chosen for the Combined Australian Universities team to tour New Zealand, but he’d just started teaching and couldn’t take time off. “I thought I’d missed my chance to represent Australia 45 years ago,” he says.

When an official Australian Over-60 team was mooted in 2011, Lowe didn’t nominate: “I could see half a dozen better seam bowlers playing in the over-60s competition.” But when they called for expressions of interest for an over-70s team late last year, “my reply went off by return of post”.

Members of the 16-strong squad boast past lives that span everything from panel beating to transport economics. The captain is Gordon Ives, 72, from the NSW Central Coast, who, like Lowe, ripped open his parcel:

By Ashley Hay

“I’ve been playing since I was ten or 12, and this is the best jumper I’ve ever had.” England, meanwhile, has selected a squad of 26, and a short profile of each player’s game has been circulated among the Australians.

The tour comprises ten games – one against each of seven English counties, and three one-day international 50-over matches. “As long as we keep injury-free,” says Ives, “it should be a beauty.”

Lowe doesn’t doubt it. Asked about a future over-80s tour, he takes the scientist’s approach: ”When I was young, there was one person over 30 who still played and that was regarded with some amazement. [Most] moved on to more genteel pastimes, like golf or lawn bowls. What it probably reflects is that we are the healthiest generation that has ever been. All of my male direct ancestors were no longer alive at the age of 70. So to be alive and playing cricket: it’s a function of better nutrition and healthier living.”

Lowe stills plays for the Honest Trundlers (a casual trans-Pacific touring outfit) and Griffith University, for whom he will play his 300th game when the summer season starts. There’s a lot to be said, he reckons, for spending your weekends engaged in team play if your day job is “largely individual”. He pauses. “It’s probably useful particularly if, on the field, you’re a bowler and an occasional captain. You have to think about strategy: the most direct approach is not always the best approach.

You have to think about sideways ways of achieving your goal.” Just as you won’t always bowl the best batsman with your best ball, “the same is probably true of advocacy in environmental areas or climate change.

You don’t often persuade people by the sheer logic of your argument. You have to find a way of aligning what you would like to see happen with something they would like to see happen.”

In the meantime, he’s waiting for the next parcel to arrive – the one containing the cap. “Slipping the baggy green on for the first time,” Lowe says, “will be a wonderful moment.”

This article courtesy of Ashley Hay and The Monthly magazine. www.themonthly.com.au

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Real Food Festival ...

“First and foremost it’s a celebration”, says it’s director, Julie Shelton

At a recent enterprise development workshop run by the Real Food Festival for our exhibitors, Michael Doneman from Edgeware posed the question: “What is your ‘Elevator Pitch’?” He was referring to those situations when you find yourself with a small window of time – for example, the 30-seconds that you share a lift with a person of influence – and you have to be able to deliver a concise statement of what your business is about.

T’S A TRICKY challenge for small business owners, who are often preoccupied working ‘in’ their business rather than ‘on’ their business; who can get bogged down in the minutiae of deadlines and financial pressures and lose sight of the ‘big picture’.

So what IS the Elevator Pitch for the Real Food Festival?

Here’s my first attempt: The Real Food Festival is first and foremost a celebration: it’s an opportunity for all those involved in our local food economy to come together and acknowledge the important role we play in our communities – for example, by nourishing our customers, providing employment, and keeping money circulating rather than being siphoned off into the coffers of some large corporation. It’s two days of patting each other on the back!

Of course, it’s more than that. There are a lot of

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business-to-business dealings go on, with new and enduring connections made between farmer and chef, manufacturer and retailer, producer and consumer.

Our event partner, IGA Sunshine Coast, and major sponsors, Sunshine Coast Council and Sunshine Coast Destination, recognise how important this is. In fact, this year we are holding a B2B networking event the afternoon before the Festival kicks off and the busy-ness begins.

And then there are the thousands of visitors, who have a great day (or two) out, with entertainment and delicious foods to taste and buy. But wait! There’s more…

With four venues inside the Festival, our visitors are inspired by chefs in the Kunara Real Food Kitchen who take local, seasonal, fresh produce and transform it into mouth-watering dishes that can be prepared at home; they are challenged to change the way they think about food in our Food for Thought venue; they engage in stimulating conversations in the Jeffers Market Nourishing Ideas tent; and they learn how to harvest, prepare and/or serve a range of healthy foods in the new Eumundi Market Food Craft kitchen.

OK, so that took about 75 seconds to read… Hopefully the elevator was travelling to the top floor! The bottom line is I hope you will join us for a joyful and important celebration of Sunshine Coast food. www.realfoodfestival.com.au

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Is Fry’s your favourite?

Shelley

DON’T THROW IT AWAY,

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JOSEPH FRY (17281787), a Quaker, was educated as a doctor, and was a strong believer in the health qualities of cocoa powder.

In 1756, Fry started making his own chocolate at a factory in Bristol. Fry was also involved in several other business ventures including the manufacture of china and soap. Joseph Fry also joined with William Pyne to form a type-foundry. In 1758 Oxford University commissioned the company to create numerous Greek fonts. Fry was also involved in publishing books. This included editions of classic authors such as Virgil and Milton.

When Joseph Fry died in 1787 his chocolate business was taken over by his three grandsons: Joseph, Francis and Richard. Under their management the company continued to expand.

Joseph Storrs Fry, patented a method of grinding cocoa beans driven by a Watt steam engine, resulting in factory techniques being used in the business.

The Frys chocolate bars are probably one of the best known chocolate products in the world. I always try to have a good supply of these old favourites, which come in the Cream, Peppermint and Orange.

Another English favourite that I have in stock is the Kendal Mint Cake, which originated in Kendal, Cumbria in England. These glucose based confections are popular among climbers and mountaineers, especially those from the United Kingdom, as an energy source.

There is an extensive range of UK sweets at Sweets on Maple, so come in for a browse. We may have your old favourite.

…at the Maleny Fixit Café!

by Natalie Brown

Despite the fact that most of us are vigilant about recycling what we can from our household rubbish, that only covers around 20 percent of domestic waste.

BOUT 80 PERCENT of our rubbish still goes to landfill.

The Fixit Café goes some way towards making a dent in the amount of rubbish that is thrown away in the hinterland...

The Fixit Café, at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, was a beehive of activity when the Hinterland Times visited recently. With over 30 people coming along to have their broken wares repaired, the volunteer ‘fixit’ folk were kept very busy all day.

It is the first of its kind in Australia and has become a highly successful community project run totally by volunteers who offer their time to repair items, look after admin and keep the ball rolling.

When local residents Dolina Somerville saw a post on the Sustainable Maleny Facebook page about the Repair Café in the Netherlands, she thought “we have to do this! ”So she and Barry Earsman had a few meetings to discuss the logistics of getting it up and running. When the energetic Paul Williamson came on board he said “let’s just do it!” so they proceeded to look for a local venue.

The seed of an idea was brought to the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, a group of enthusiastic locals got on board and the Maleny Fixit Café was born.

Modelled on the Dutch Repair Café, the Fixit Café volunteers are enthusiastic about the opportunity to

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combat the ‘throwaway culture’, and reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill.

“I’m basically a gopher”, laughs Morgan Shelley, one of the administration assistants, “but I’m really passionate about the fact that this stuff doesn’t go into landfill.”

At present the team consists of Dolina, Morgan, Paul, Nev Littler, John Mead and Pam Conder who all offer their unique skills to the community and do it all for love.

Dolina and Morgan work together keeping all the administration details up to date, which includes documenting what is brought in each day, whether it was repairable and other details used for administrative purposes.

Paul Williamson is the electrical guru who will attempt to pull apart and fix anything that you bring in. Nev Littler used to be a bike mechanic, so he brings his awesome skills and professional looking bike repair stand to the party. He gives every bike a service when he repairs it and ensures that you ride away on a safe vehicle.

John Mead is the wood-working man, and will repair and when we visited he was operating on a rocking sheep which had lost one of its horns (handles). This entailed taking it apart, sanding it back, adding a new handle and putting it back together.

For sewing repairs Pam Conder brings many years of sewing expertise and experience to mend garments and any fabric item that requires it. Pam runs a sewing group at the Maleny Community Centre and is a dab hand at making theatre costumes, so she is kept very busy when she’s not at the fixit café.

When we last saw her she was putting new material on the bottom of a pair of monster claw slippers!

It seems that no job is too big or too small for the fixit folk, who attempted to fix a huge broken massage chair that was donated to the MNC a few months ago.

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Trevor, along with good friend and winemaker, the very talented Mr Shawn Kalleske (of Laughing Jack Wines), both knew they were onto a good thing. At that stage the property was producing grapes that went into Yalumba’s Octavius wine.

And so it was that Brockenchack was born, from this amazing passion for quality wine and Trevor’s well known love affair with the Barossa.

The vineyard is named after Trevor & Marilyn’s four grandchildren, Bronte, Mackenzie, Charli and Jack…they are the life and soul of this special place. Meet the man, and taste the passion.

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Dips & Pesto ... spread, dip, or add to your favourite snack with Colin James

Above: Nev works on a bike Right: Pam sewing Below: Paul works on a hairdryer

Unfortunately it was not repairable so it ended up having to be removed. While they appreciate the kind offers of donated items, they do not have anywhere to store them, so they urge people not to leave items at the MNC. Dolina spoke about the three key elements that they felt were important to making the ‘Cafe’ work. “Firstly we didn’t want to have bank accounts, we didn’t want government assistance and we don’t want people to dump stuff here.”

The Maleny Fixit Café runs fortnightly and they ask people to pay a donation of $5 for each item and the money goes to the Neighbourhood Centre for the use of the space. “We don’t pay rent, because we don’t have enough money,” says Dolina, “so we just give all the money to the Neighbourhood Centre and that works. It coincides with the community lunch which is on Thursday every fortnight so then we can call it a ‘café’, otherwise we couldn’t call it that because we don’t cook!”

“If we can’t fix it, we’ve got lists of people who do this for a living, because we don’t want to take people’s livings away from them, so we can refer people for things that we can’t fix here.”

Apart from fixing stuff, the project is an important part of the community, providing a way for people who are retired or who have unused skills, to share their knowledge while getting the opportunity to get out and meet people.

They say if you don’t use it you will lose it, so if you have spare time and a skill that you could offer to the Fixit Café please contact them at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre.

The centre, which is situated at 17 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny, is currently holding a membership drive to bring in new members so stop by or give them a call on 5499 9345.

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HE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN “True Blue” company was founded by Richard Swincer, in Adelaide in 1998 to make delicious seafood dips.

Originally designed to be “survival tucker”, the dips were originally made by Richard’s family in the small seaside township of Cowell in a time when most households didn’t have refrigeration. They are the only Australian made packaged seafood dips made from real seafood, hence the name – “True Blue”.

Containing at least 38% real seafood and no added water the dips can be safely frozen. Blending Neufchatel cheese, seafood and other natural ingredients “True Blue” has produced a light “melt in the mouth” texture with deep true to name taste.

Their range caters for all tastes from the mildest crab dips to the spicy Gold award winning Tandori Tuna.

Most of our range of Adelaide Hills dips and pestos (made in South Australia) are gluten free, some are dairy free, vegetarian or vegan and most can be frozen. Containing no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives they are produced each week using fresh ingredients. French Artichoke dip, Red Pepper and Cashew dip and Rocket and Cashew pesto are some of Adelaide Hills great range.

Next time you’re in town, pop into Colin James, taste test our range and take some home for the whole family to enjoy.

Colin James Fine Foods

37 Maple Street Maleny Phone 5494 2860

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Where to

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Cappricios Pizzas

Old Bank Cafe

Traditional Italian food. Licensed Restaurant.

Open Tue - Fri 4pm-10pm. Sat & Sun 11.30am-10pm Riverside Centre – 5499 9444

Colin James Fine Foods Try our famous freshly made sorbet, gelati and ice cream cakes. Light snacks and lunches including a wide selection of gluten free options. Great coffee.

37 Maple Street – 5494 2860

King Ludwig’s German Restaurant & Klaushouse Mountain Bar Authentic home style cuisine. 25 German beers.

Lunch 10.00am Wed- Sun, Dinner 6.00pm Fri & Sat Bookings recommended. Great mountain views.

Private functions & special events.

401 Mountain View Road – 5499 9377

Offers a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere with wholesome, rustic food; boutique beers and amazing wines. Open Tuesday - Sunday 8am to 4pm.

Open soon for Friday and Saturday Dinners.

Email berit@theoldbankcafemaleny.com.au 13 Maple Street, Maleny - 54352362

Pomodoras on Obi Obi Obi creek & treetop views. “Slowfood” philosophy.

Restaurant, Cabins, Functions. Montville organic coffee.

Tues–Thurs 10:00–9:00pm Fri 10:00–10:00pm Sat 9:00–10:00pm; Sun 9:00–3:00pm 18 Lawyer Street, Maleny – 5429 6543

Reserve Restaurant Cellar A la carte lunches and dinners. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week from 11.30am.

840 Landsborough-Maleny Road – 5435 2288

Le Jardin Garden Centre & Cafe Fabulous French Cafe in a garden setting. Superb coffee, pastries & light lunches at great prices.

Open 9am to 4.30pm. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

Homewares Boutique. Look for the red umbrellas!

34 Mountain View Road - 5499 9928

Spicers Tamarind Innovative Thai & Asian Cuisine. Dinner Tues - Sun Lunch Fri - Sun. Reservations essential.

88 Obi Lane South (above Gardners Falls) – 1300 311 429

The Terrace Seafood Restaurant Maple 3 Cafe Real food. Real Service. Venue available for functions.

Fabulous meals in a cafe setting in the heart of town.

3 Maple Street – 5499 9177

Maudy’s

Award-winning Seafood Restaurant. Magnificient coastal views. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

Cnr. Maleny-Landsborough Road and Mountain View Road – 5494 3700

The Upfront Club

Extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu with finest steaks on the Hinterland. Vegetarians catered for.

Dinner Wed - Sat. Lunch Fri - Sun. Breakfast w/ends.

466 Maleny Kenilworth Road – 5494 4411

breads a choice of turkish, sourdough, gluten free or thick sliced raisin & walnut bread w/ banana, wild honey & cinnamon butter or orange & ginger marmalade

Licensed restaurant. Daily blackboard specials & takeaway. Live music. Preview performers www.upfrontclub.org. Breakfast & lunch 7 days.

Open dinner from 5.30pm Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat. 31 Maple Street – 5494 2592

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Estate Grown Wine...

Cellar Door wine sales & tasting Open 10:30am – 5:30pm Thursday to Monday Lunch at the Vineyard Thursday to Monday 12pm – 3pm Brunch: Sunday 9am – 11am Corporate, Weddings & Special Events Phone: (07) 5478 5920 249 Western Avenue, Montville “ At Flame Hill we know where our wine and food come from”

Elements at Montville Fabulous teahouse, interiors and gift store overlooking the Kondalilla falls. Open Wed - Mon 8am - 4.00ish.

Delish breakfast. Light lunches. Home baked goodies.

Limited seating. Small functions welcome.

Bridal and Baby Showers a must.

38 Kondalilla Falls Road – 5478 6212

Flame Hill Vineyard & Restaurant Ethically & sustainably produced from our vineyards & farms the wine & food is prepared and served with conscience, guaranteeing patrons an experience of paramount quality at this magnificent location featuring breathtaking ocean views and mountain vistas.

Thurs – Monday 10.30am – 5.30pm 249 Western Av – 5478 5920

Montville Cafe Bar Grill Great food at pub prices. Fully licenced. Blend of modern Aust. cuisine & home-style cooking.

Courtesy Bus 7 days from 5.30pm. Live music Fri night, Sat & Sun 12-4pm. Club 90 jackpot $1000 Fri night.

10am -10pm daily.

126 Main Street – 5478 5535

Montville Gourmet Pizza & Cafe Gourmet Pizza, Pasta & Salads. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days noon till 8.00pm 202 Main Street (next to bottle shop) – 5442 9505

Poets Cafe Superb food in a rainforest setting. Open for breakfast & lunch. Dinner Friday & Saturday nights.

167 Main Street – 5478 5479

Secrets on the Lake Cafe & Gallery Enjoy Devonshire Teas, homemade cakes, or lunch on the deck overlooking the lake then browse through the gallery. Open 9am-4pm. Group bookings welcome.

Sunday breakfast 8.30am-11.30am. Licensed. bookings essential. www.secretsonthelake.com.au 207 Narrows Road – 5478 5888

Restaurants • Cafés • Take-aways The Edge Restaurant Savour our delicious modern cuisine on the deck overlooking stunning views. The perfect location to enjoy a champagne breakfast, leisurely lunch, or coffee & cake. Open daily 8.30am -4pm. Licensed Mayfield Centre 127-133 Main Street – 5442 9344

The Long Apron’ Restaurant Winner Best Prestige Restaurant in Qld 2011.

Our modern European menu offers a ‘Table d Hote’ & 5 or 10 course degustation. Open daily for breakfast 8-10.a.m. Lunch Fri-Sun. Dinner Wed-Mon Spicers Clovelly Estate, 68 Balmoral Rd – 1300 272 897

The Montville Coffee Pot Relaxed dining friendly service. Home style cooking using fresh ingredients. Hearty breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches & burgers, fresh salads, open grills, vegetarian & vegan meals, yummy cakes, Poffertjes. Locally roasted coffee prepared by qualified baristas.Wi-Fi Hotspot 8.15am - 5.00pm - 7 days Village Square, 168 Main Street – 5478 5522

nambour Husk and Honey Grain free and gluten free. Mon - Fri 8am – 3.30pm.

All day breakfast & seasonal lunch menu.

Sat mornings – live music, seasonal lunch platters, all day breakfast – 8am – 2pm.

16 Queen Street – 5441 3510

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mapleton Bellavista Pizza & Pasta Licensed restaurant, take away & bar. Great views.

Pizza, pasta, a la carte, gelato, coffee, dine-in or takeaway.

Open 5 days 2.00 - 9.00pm Wed - Sun. Lunch Sat & Sun from 12 noon.

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flaxton Flaxton Gardens Tranquil elegance in an area of natural beauty.

Restaurant, Bar, Events. Sunday and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Thursday - Saturday 9am - 9pm 313 Flaxton Drive – 5445 7450

Maleny Cheese Cafe Tasting delicious cheese and yoghurt at Maleny Cheese Cafe is a hinterland "must do" experience. Our licensed cafe offers visitors an opportunity to view our production floor and taste a selection of cheese and yoghurt "made onsite".

The Woombye Pub Open daily for lunch and dinner with a range of fresh hand prepared dishes using the best local produce. $13 weekday lunches plus a host of weekly dinner offers.

See the full menu at thewoombyepub.com.au

Wild Rocket @ Misty’s Delicious organic, cuisine. Warm friendly service, professional baristas. Unique historic venue. Cosy dining. Intimate functions. Tues -Sun Lunch & dinner.

Sunday breakfast 8.30 -11.00 and lunch including traditional roast. Bookings appreciated.

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palmwoods / eudlo Indian Palace Authentic curries and Tandoori cuisine. Curry Club nights every second Wednesday of each month. Eat as much as you can for $25 with a bottle of complementary Indian beer. Dinner- 7 days 5pm til late. Dine in or takeaway. Fully licensed & BYO (wine only) Air--conditioned.

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Palmwoods Hotel Best steaks on the coast. Fresh local seafood.

Bistro menu to suit everyone. Open 7 days.

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Sweethearts Cafe Organic Coffee & Home Cooking. Organic Salads & Gluten Free House Baked Cakes. All Day "BIG" Brekky and "BIG” Veggie Brekky. Open every day except Monday and Tuesday. Follow us on Facebook or www.sweetheartscafe.com.au 2 Anzac Road, Eudlo – 5445 9665

Maleny Cheese Factory Action Viewing Guide Monday to Friday - yoghurt production Thursday - usually a cheese production day Weekends - no production NEW - free guide notes & production photos.

DVD also available to view.

Co-founded in 2004 by Markus & Sara Bucher (seen above) and 3rd generation dairying family, David & Heather Simpson, Maleny Cheese now sources all its production milk from four proud local dairy farms.

Maleny Cheese Cafe - Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm Licensed & family-friendly. Ph: 5494 2207 Facebook: Maleny Cheese Factory Located: corner Clifford St & Maleny - Montville Rd, 100m south of Tree Frog Gallery

beerwah Beerwah Hotel A taste of the Country. Fabulous steaks & other dishes to please everyone. Eat inside in our new Bistro or outside in our new Bistro Garden. Open lunch & dinner 7 days.

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Mungo MacCallum

It’s Time ... and we must now make a choice “Everything is doom and gloom and we’re going to have an election...!”

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O THE ECONOMY’S on the skids, everything is doom and gloom and we’re going to have an election. And what an election – an election where the government is pretending to be the opposition and the opposition is promising to do most of the things the government has proposed. An election in which the Prime Minister has cast himself as the man he defeated in 2007, offering John Howard’s mantra of “Who do you trust?” as his challenge to an opposition leader he is implicitly likening to Howard’s victim of 2004, the unquiet Mark Latham.

And above all an election in which a government most of the voters would like to change led by a man most of them rather admire is pitted against an opposition most of the voters would like to install led by a man most of them don’t want as prime minister.

Stop the polls, we want to get off.

However, the grim fact remains that on September 7 we will all have to make the choice, so at last weekend’s Byron Writers festival I tried a small experiment. I asked a tent crowded with about 800 people how many of them considered that Kevin

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Rudd, in his first term of office, had been a good and effective prime minister. Not more than 50 raised their hands. Then I asked the rest of them how many planned to vote to make Tony Abbott prime minister.

Precisely six responded.

Okay, this was the Byron Writers festival, where the numbers were obviously skewed. But it did, I think, represent Labor’s last, best and probably only hope: to capitalise on the widespread feeling that, in the end, Abbott represents too great a risk.

Hence Rudd’s “Who do you trust” approach, and hence also Abbott’s improbable transmogrification from wrecker to builder: from opposing everything for more than three years, he suddenly found himself in furious agreement with Rudd on most of the 2013 budget measures, the urgent need for the NBN (at least in truncated form) and even the Gonski schools funding model, which he had previously derided as expensive and unnecessary. His education spokesman, Christopher Pyne, had already quietly given the Better Schools program a year’s reprieve; now Abbott announced that the funding would endure for the next four years, which in practical terms means forever – no government would have the nerve to take it away once it became established.

This new mantle of reason, compromise and even bipartisanship does not sit easily on the pugnacious Abbott; he still looks as if he would be far more comfortable in Speedos or Lycra, preparing for a bit more biffo.

But he has clearly decided to follow the advice of his minders: the best way to secure the victory for which he has worked so tirelessly and which, until last month, appeared certain, is to play the statesman.

And one way in which he has attempted to do this is to pose as the champion of stability: while within the government chaos prevailed as ministers and even the prime minister rose and fell, his own front bench remained as changeless and immovable as the fixed stars.

Well, yes, an impartial observer might note, and it has also had about the same impact on humanity. It is notable that Abbott has not been too eager to parade many of them before the electorate.

We are familiar with the aforementioned Pyne, with Joe Hockey, Julie Bishop, Scott Morrison and of course Malcolm Turnbull. But what about the man who would be Abbott’s deputy, the leader of the National Party? This is in fact the barely visible Warren Truss, not the flamboyant Barnaby Joyce.

How many people are aware that David Johnston would be Abbott’s Defence Minister, or that Peter Dutton would be running Health? Do they have any policies in either area? For that matter, do they even exist?

And these are just the ones in some of the more important portfolios. Others, like Michael Ronaldson (Veterans’ Affairs), Bruce Billson (Small Business and Consumer Affairs) and Michael Keenan (Justice and Customs) seem destined to pass their lives in total obscurity.

Then there are the revenants from the past whom Abbott seems to have consciously concealed from public view: Kevin Andrews, Bronwyn Bishop and, incredibly, Phillip Ruddock, who, after nearly 40 years as an MHR, is apparently determined to stand again in the hope that he may retain his sinecure as Cabinet Secretary. This lot are not so much stable as fossilised.

Abbott may boast about the breadth, width, depth and capacity of his team, but he is curiously unwilling to wheel them out into the sunlight.

But for all that, he is starting the run home as clear favourite and, by any measure, outright leader. Given that the coalition is assured of picking up the rural seats vacated by independent Tony Windsor and Robb Oakeshott, Abbott only needs to win one more to take government.

Rudd, on the other hand, has to pick up three just to stay level. Labor is most unlikely to retain all its New South Wales seats: in particular Dobell, formerly held by Craig Thomson, looks gone for all money. It seems certain to lose two if not more in Tasmania, and there are a couple on Victoria and one in Western Australia which look very vulnerable.

In other words, Rudd would need to take his home state of Queensland by storm to give himself and his party a chance. It could happen, but it probably won’t: Labor had been on the nose too noisomely and too long to recover from its near death experience in just a couple of months.

But with Tony Abbott as the opposition, it is still barely possible. If you can get better than six to four about Labor, please let me know.

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Tania Hubbard’s Gluten Free Grain Free, ready to bake cake mixes have been recognised as Australia’s leading Health & Wellness product at this year’s 2013 Food Magazine Awards.

“The quality resides in the ingredients I chose and how we craft the product,” Tania said.

The range is considered to be one of the finest ‘artisan style’ cake mixes available on the market, offering a delicious alternative for cafés, schools, home bakers and anyone seeking a sweet treat that is packed with natural and nutrient dense ingredients, is gluten free, grain free, nut free and dairy free, as well as free of preservatives and additives.

Food has turned my life around and I thoroughly enjoy helping others on their path to healthy eating,” Tania said.

Sound of Healing Festival To celebrate her 25 years in Maleny, social entrepreneur Veronica Davidson has created a Health & Wellness Festival. As she says, “Maleny is abundant with health professionals and multiples of every healing modality so by pooling our talents and resources, we can share the skills and wisdom in a fun and colourful way.”

Veronica adds that the the Sound Of Healing festival will provide many ways to wellness including yoga, chanting, meditation, all forms of body movement, games and sports.

There’s also an official tilt at the record for the Biggest Laugh. The Festival will close with an evening concert with Sacred Earth. “the pure bliss music of Jethro and Prem Williams,” says Veronica.

The Sound of Healing is on Saturday October 12- 9am till 9pm at the Maleny Showgrounds. Call 5494 2838 or email: v@magicalmaleny.com www.facebook.com/HealthAndWellness Festival

One Small Child CD

Toto needs a home ...

This is Toto, a Japanese Banruki size puppet, and he needs a home.

Toto has led a memorable life. He was a star in the London West End production of The Wizard of Oz. He was the second Banruki life-size puppet to appear on stage with the full view of the puppeteer operating him from behind.

Toto has made many private appearances all over London. He's a loveable mutt who is very low maintenance, and still delights in being hugged by children.

Toto is in the care of Suzie Aylett, a volunteer at the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. Suzie was featured in our July edition for running The Journey To a Balanced Self – six 2 hr workshops which build each week into a range of topics for self growth. Susie is running the course this month in Maleny. Susie and Toto can be contacted on 0423 260 118; email: susieaylett@gmail.com See: www.susieaylett.com for more details of the workshops.

A new Christmas album, “One Small Child,” has been released in Montville by Flaxton couple, Barry and Cecily Harker. “One Small Child” contains fourteen traditional and contemporary Christmas carols and songs, with a mix of duets and solos. Several of the songs have choral backing.

Featuring the delightful arrangements and orchestrations of Steve Martin, “One Small Child” contains a beautiful new song, “Mary’s Lullaby,” written by Ian Austin and with music composed by retired Sunshine Coast music teacher, Ron Algate.

Choosing to record locally at Pix Records, Conondale, Barry and Cecily said, “We were amazed at the talent at our doorstep. It has been an exhilarating experience to produce an album using world class local musical talent and technical expertise.” Another local identity, Colin Beard, shot the cover photo for the album. To purchase CDs direct, email onesmallchildCD@harkerpublishing.com

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Tove Easton PRINCIPAL LAWYER

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Much ado about easements ...

AN EASEMENT is the right to use another person's land for a stated purpose. It can involve a general or specific portion of the property.

An example of where an easement can benefit a property is where John owns a tract of land that borders the a national park which is a popular area for bushwalking and fishing. Mary lives next door to John , but her land does not adjoin the national park . To avoid trespassing, she must access the national park by walking or driving to a public entry point. Instead, John grants Mary an easement allowing present and future owners of Mary’s property to cross John’s land to access the national park.

How does an easement effect the person who grants it? The landowner who grants an easement usually cannot build structures within an easement area or use fencing that would hinder access. Other activities might also be prohibited. It is therefore important that before you a purchase property you know where all easements are located and what restrictions are associated with them.

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Easements can affect property values – consider these examples: • Several easements on one lot of land might seriously limit the choice of building sites.

• High tension power lines running through an easement near an otherwise great building site can be unsightly. Resale values may be affected since many people feel that living too close to power lines is a health risk.

• Buyers may simply not like the idea that others have a right to use the land in some way.

Don't assume that because an easement is not currently being used it will never be used. As long as an easement is registered on the title of the property there is always a possibility that the individual who benefits from it will decide to enforce it.

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Thou shalt not knock on my door...!

Leigh Robshaw

A Simple Life HAVE BROKEN MY LITTLE TOE and it hurts like hell.

I blame it on the Christians who will not stop knocking on my front door.

They came knocking recently while I was trying to work, disturbing my peace —again.

They tried to hand me one of their little booklets with the weird illustrations in them, tried to talk to me about “Our Lord Jesus Christ”.

I have nothing whatsoever against Jesus. He seemed like a cool dude and by all accounts, was a total hippie. I reckon I’d have a beer with him if I met him at the UpFront Club. I’d draw the line at washing his feet though.

When I think of Jesus (which isn’t very often), I think of the 1990s King Missile song, with these lyrics: “Jesus was way cool. Everybody liked Jesus. Everybody wanted to hang out with him. Anything he wanted to do, he did. He turned water into wine, and if he wanted to, he could have turned wheat into marijuana, or sugar into cocaine, or vitamins into amphetamines”. Wow, what a guy.

I have nothing against Christians who mind their own business, quietly go about practicing their faith, and don’t try to ram their beliefs down my throat. Each to their own, that’s my motto — as long as it does no harm.

But to those Christians who come knocking on my door every week with the intention of trying to convert me and save my evil, twisted soul, I have two words for you: NOT INTERESTED. I have tried being nice. Tried a very polite, “no thank you”.

Tried pretending I am not home. But they are on a mission and they don’t give up. I don’t like having to reject them, having to see their eager faces fall as they realise they are barking up the wrong tree when they come a-knock, knock, knocking on my front door. It would be a lot wiser to go knock, knock, knocking on heaven’s door.

The way they invade my privacy disturbs my emotional equilibrium. It makes me feel like I’m a bad person when I say I’m not interested in learning about Jesus. Maybe I am a bad person, but I don’t need uninvited religious zealots

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knocking on my door to self-righteously bring it to my attention.

This particular day, I’d had enough and it was no more Mr Nice Guy. “Do you NOT see this sticker on my door that says: ‘Please do not knock, no salespeople thank you’?” I shouted, pointing to the sticker I had deliberately put on my door for this very purpose. Door-knocking religious folk are essentially salespeople, when you think about it, and I stopped buying what religion was selling a long time ago.

Hell hath no fury like an ex-Cath-o-holic woman scorned, so I slammed the door in their faces and stormed back to my computer, bashing my toe on the doorframe as I went. I had actually broken it a few weeks earlier and it had almost healed, so it was a painful re-breaking of an old wound.

I know what some of you are thinking: it was God punishing me.

All I can say is — prove it.

My toe was swollen and throbbing with red-hot pain, and I shared my pain on Facebook, as you do. My Facebook tirade attracted quite a few empathic comments, with some people suggesting I tell them I’m a pagan or a Satanist, just to get rid of them.

I may not be religious but I’m not a liar, and I don’t have time for a pantomime. I don’t want to pretend to be a Satanist to get rid of them and then suffer a resurrection of Cath-o-holic guilt for the rest of the day. I simply don’t want them on my doorstep in the first place.

Believe it or not, Christians, I have my own beliefs about life, the universe and everything. They are decidedly nonreligious and I am happy with them. I would never dare knock on your door to convince you that what I believe is

right and what you believe is wrong. I find it rude and arrogant.

I work from home and when I am busy, the only people I will accept knocking on my door are: a) people wanting to give me money; or b) the postie bringing me something I’ve ordered from eBay (and even he is polite enough to just leave packages on the front step with a barely audible ‘tap, tap’ on the door before he scoots off into his little van).

Thanks to Facebook, I discovered I could ask to be put on a ‘do not call’ list with the Christians. I am hoping it will be more effective than the ‘do not call’ list I put my name on in an attempt to stop telemarketers calling my phone.

For those Christians who really want to do some good in the world, go feed some starving kids, save some children from sex slavery or spend some time with lonely old people – without requiring them to join your religion. Or even agree with your beliefs. Now that would be saintly.

To be clear, I have friends of many religious persuasions and they are good people, but they know not to use the ‘J’ or the ‘G’ words around me (unless they are swearing, then I’m fine with it).

I try to live my life with compassion, honesty, kindness and love, because I see it as part of being an ethical, happy human being. Not because I am trying to score points to get into heaven.

And I don’t presume to believe that my truth is right for anyone else. Imagine if all the world’s religions practised what they preached and allowed people of all faiths, or no faith, to live in peace.

You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one…

Leigh’s Blog: http://www.lifeinahippietown.com

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Landscapes Pathways with Loors Landscaping FRANZ LOORS ... landscaping the Range for the past 24 years

What's in the Spotlight Apply for a RADF grant Are you a professional artist, arts worker or organisation with an exciting project coming up?

Apply now for funding with the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Grants up to $10,000 are available. Visit council’s website for details and to apply. Call a RADF liaison officer on 5441 8616 for help with your application.

Get the early bird discount on your rates Take advantage of a 5 per cent early bird discount by paying your rates by 23 August. The quickest way to pay your rates is using MyCouncil—council’s online system—there’s a link on the homepage of council’s website. For more payment options check your current rate notice or visit council’s website.

Pathways offer not only access but create intrigue, ambience and aesthetic appeal. Garden paths come in all shapes and sizes and can be made from a variety of materials.

When designing pathways consider aspects such as, the main function of the path, steepness of site, drainage, soil type, surrounding vegetation, structures and maintenance.

Paths that need to carry high pedestrian traffic and small machinery would need the dimensions and structural integrity as well as slip-resistance for safety. Gradient will also be a consideration if wheel chair access is needed.

The nature of your garden will determine how formal or informal the design and materials used.

For instance, if the path leads into a dark and shady part of the garden the use of lighter slip resistant materials will bring light into that area and be less prone to mould and slime.

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As pathways link different areas of the garden, blending in one material to the other to suit the surrounds works well.

Meandering paths around existing vegetation or structures is quite alluring particularly when there is a surprise around the corner.

A variety of materials can be used for formal pathways such as, concrete finishes, clay or concrete segmented paving or a variety of bitumen finishes and also timber. Informal paths could be lawn, gravel, bark, rustic old bricks, cobblestone, old railway sleepers, random sandstone and also a combination of lawn or a low ground cover between the above.

The right choice of border planting as well as interesting features, such as small bridges, seating, lamps, lighting, sculptures and garden artwork add the finishing touches.

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Apply for a Community Grant Council’s Community Grants Program is now open.

Not-for-profit groups can apply for funding to support one-off projects, events and activities that benefit the Sunshine Coast community. Visit council’s website for details and to apply online. Applications close 5pm Friday 16 August.

Celebrate Seniors Week Celebrate Seniors Week from 19 to 25 August with a range of free activities at your local library. Visit council’s library website for details. Bookings are essential, call 1300 542 727.

Nambour Showgrounds Master Plan Have your say on the draft Nambour Showgrounds Master Plan. You can view the plan at the Nambour Showgrounds Administration Office, Nambour Library or by visiting the Have Your Say section of council’s website. Submissions close 30 August.

Individual development grants Do you know someone representing the Sunshine Coast by performing, competing or presenting at a national or international level? Council’s Individual Development grants can assist with expenses including travel and accommodation. Visit council’s website to find out more.

Seed matters ...

ARUNG is always on the lookout for fresh seed.

A shortage of seed means a shortage of tubestock and potentially reduced diversity within the stock.

Some may germinate quickly while others need special treatment. Some rainforest fruits must be passed through a bird, which disperses the seed complete with fertiliser package away from the parent plant, so reducing competition for soil nutrients.

Nature is fascinating.

Not all trees, shrubs and groundcovers produce large quantities of seed every season and sometimes little if any. Climatic conditions or a natural tendency to set fruit and viable seed in alternate years can be reasons.

Collecting can be a challenge. Insects bore into a tasty food source, possums and hungry birds harvest the fruit, the tree happens to be exceptionally tall with fruit right at the top, or the seed is shed explosively and scatters. Plants such as grevilleas and Smell of the Bush, Mallotus claoxyloides, shed their seed

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Emergency grants Did you know council has emergency grants? Notfor-profit groups can apply to replace equipment or infrastructure, essential for operations, that has been lost or damaged in unforeseen circumstances. Strict eligibility criteria apply. Visit council’s website for details.

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Porters Lane Nursery opening times: Wednesday - Friday - 9am -3pm

In the Wild

What’s happening on the Coast?

Want to know what’s happening around the Sunshine Coast? Council’s online Community Hub connects you to local community groups, events and activities.

It’s like a ‘yellow pages directory’ for local groups and the arts community that you can search by name, category or location. Visit community.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au to connect with community groups and events across the region.

over a period of time and the only way to harvest it is to bag the ripening fruit. The bag must allow air to circulate and of course not be damaged by rain.

Dry seed pods as in wattles, change colour as they mature and show signs of splitting. At that point they can be harvested and placed in a paper bag in a dry place where they will open, shedding seed inside the bag.

Soft fruits are generally ready for harvest when they start to fall and may need to be soaked to remove the flesh.

Other seeds remain stubbornly dormant for a year, sometimes longer. Much research has gone into seeds. They definitely matter.

Landholders please look out for seed bearing and fruiting trees on your properties. Even common species don’t fruit well every year so let Barung know if you have some to spare. Everyone appreciates diversity in the available tubestock.

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The Devil is in the Detail ...

HEN IT COMES to re-establishing native vegetation we tend to concentrate on the planting of trees and shrubs and if we’re lucky maybe a few Lomandra.

But to truly re-establish a diverse ecosystem we must help establish all the groundcovers too such as grasses, herbs, small shrubs and ferns. Groundcover plants are crucial in providing a safe home for ground based animals such as skinks, frogs, snakes, bush rats, antechinus and of course a whole host of insects (don’t say yuk, think of them as Bird Food!). Groundcover plants are also crucial in providing the food resources such as seed, fruit, leaf and tubers to everything from birds, butterflies and beetles right through to wallabies and kangaroos(if you’ve got a really large backyard). Groundcover plantings can be very rewarding for you if you love your native fauna because they can be very rich in the resources they provide and in effect act like a magnet for native fauna in your area!

Planting native groundcovers in your own backyard (as well as trees and shrubs) is often even easier than in big revegetation projects because the small plants are vulnerable to weed competition and your input with mulch and weeding can be vital in establishing native groundcovers. Control of groundcover weeds is crucial while establishing native groundcovers, for example lawn grasses such as couch, carpet grass and kikuyu need to be

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eliminated and subject to ongoing control through judicious use of herbicides, blanket mulching and or weeding. Once well established though, native groundcovers can outcompete and shade out the weeds.

The great thing about many groundcovers is that they are easy to grow yourself by either directly transplanting around your garden or establishing in pots to plant later.

Plants such as Native Violets (Viola banksii), Pennyroyal (Mentha sp.), Creeping Beard Grass (Oplismenus spp.) and Pollia (Pollia crispata) are just a few of our local native groundcovers that you can propagate easily through cuttings & runners. Native Grasses such as Kangaroo Grass (Themeda triandra), Barbed Wire Grass (Cymbopogon refractus), Native Sorghum (Sarga leiocladum) and Poa (Poa labilardieri) are easy to grow from seed or transplant as seedlings. All the plants listed above should be available through native nurseries.

Our place is buzzing (or should that be tweeting) with a huge diversity of small birds at the moment including Red Brow Finch, New Holland Honey Eater, Golden Whistler, Red Backed fairy Wren, Lewin’s Honey Eater, Whip Birds and many more. None of our plantings are much older than five years but the dense plantings of groundcovers and low shrubs near the house provide home and food for these little critters and so many more.

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IN THE STUDIO ...with

Joanne Turner Joanne Turner is one of 14 artists who will open her studio door for the Arts Connect Open Studios program in September. This has become an increasingly popular visitor experience to the Hinterland due mainly to our curiosity about how artists achieve what they do.

Joanne, like many artists, has a multitude of demands on her time but she set aside a morning to let HT know what goes on inside her studio and inside her creative brain.

Working across new media, ceramics, painting and installation Joanne Turner's work evokes the landscape of her childhood: central Queensland, a place of dry grass, listless cattle and scorching sun.

Practicing for over 10 years, Joanne received a bachelor of Fine Arts from the Queensland College of Art in 2009, majoring in sculpture and intermedia.

How does a 'typical' day in the studio go?

A big challenge for my day is making time to work in the studio. With a very busy two year old, sometimes it can be hard. So those opportunities I try to make the best of. I’m more vibrant and energetic in the morning, so I try to get into the studio early, if I have a child free few hours I mosey over with my hound Pip (a small shitzu-poodle who thinks she is a lion), put on some music and get to work.

If my child-muse Samson comes with me, we both get inspired, but sometimes get very little done! But hey, part of the process is contemplation and play, so it’s not time wasted.

What is your favourite medium?

I love all media, it really depends on the work and what best suits it; I’m not afraid to mix it up and the ability to use absolutely anything to make art is something that really invigorates me.

It’s a shake up, and gets me as an artist to think outside the box. As for tools, I think that my two absolutely favourite and most important tools are my brain and my hands.

Do you currently have a favourite technique?

I seem to be gravitating back to oil painting at the moment after a very long hiatus. I can see that in the future I will incorporate much of my process in the final work – so displaying preliminary and finished pieces simultaneously.

Process is vital to my work, and as such is just as important as a finished piece, so I am trying

to cross the borders of my video work, sculpture, installation, painting and drawing, and hopefully, the combination will be vibrant and exciting.

Do you have a best piece of music to work by in your studio?

My studio music varies a bit and really depends on the piece I’m working on. I seem to get into a particular mood with a particular work, and my music helps that meditative process.

I have a great couple of mixed tapes with 70s and 80s music; it’s my ‘retro running’ mix, so it’s really high energy. Sometimes I dip into my alternative 90s music along with a little ska and punk. If I’m listening to contemporary artists and albums, my current high rotation list would include Gin Wigmore, Lana Del Ray, Mariana and the Diamonds, and a bit of Florence and the Machine. And let’s throw some Jackson Jackson (Aussie electro-folk duo) in there.

What inspires you?

Everything inspires me.

The art that I love most can be elegant, poignant, subtle, visceral, sublime, minimal or a hundred other beautiful and captivating things, but most of all it has substance, a depth and breadth that inspires me to think.

On the flip side I also love fun and interactive art; it’s not always deep and meaningful, nor should it be. Some art just celebrates life, which is wonderful, and any art that invites

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participation and helps people engage is a very special thing and in its own way inspires thought.

What is your current favourite artwork?

What does Art bring to your life?

Art makes me think critically about the world. It helps me examine things that I may not have thought of before, and it takes me on a journey from inception to conclusion.

The road that we take is often surprising; it’s rather like life in that way. Art excites and inspires me, and that’s what I hope to achieve with my own work.

What do you hope to share with others through your art?

Corny as it may sound, each piece of my artwork has a little bit of my soul attached to it, and I love it when people see a little reflection of themselves, something that is familiar enough that they want to know more. It begins as something totally mine, and manipulated by me, but it evolves a life of its own, and I know it’s finished when each piece takes on its independence. If my art can interest people enough to want to find out more, or want to touch it as it touches them, then I know I’ve done a good job.

This is such a tough question, daily I am blown away be amazing art and artists.

So today, I would have to choose three. Number one is a room drawing by Japanese artist Yosuke Goda, the work covers the entire walls and floor of the gallery and looks like water or flowing hair, just beautiful. Number two is a work by an artist I have only just discovered - John Byrd - who combines porcelain sculpture with taxidermy, I’m a little hard pressed to chose one, but perhaps ‘Simple anatomy, slow burn’. Also on this list would go Japanese artist, Nobuhiro Nakanishi for his layer drawing series, which depicts memory, time and space by layering landscapes with graduated skies laser printed on clear acrylic sheets, thus creating 3D instillations- these are something I would love to see first hand, they look amazing!

Previous page: Joanne Turner in the studio.

Paintings from left: Trouble in Arcadia, oil and glitter on linen, WIP. Two foxes, oil on linen, WIP. 2013.

This page: Hand-built crow heads. Red and white raku clay. Raku fired. 2005.

Above: 'the After Stubbs Project: black' 31x31cm, oil & glitter on linen. 2013 Below: 'the After Stubbs Project: roan' 31x31cm, oil on linen. 2013

What is your favourite quote?

Again, this is my ‘right now’ favourite.

Hell, there are no rules here- we’re trying to accomplish something - Thomas A. Edison www.joannesturner.com/

If you could have lunch with any artist from any era, who would it be and why?

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I think realistically it would have to be a big lunch, with lots of artists and probably quite boozy! I would invite Anish Kapoor, for his sublime use of pigment and form, absolutely mesmerising work. I would also invite Marcel Duchamp, for his wit and cleverness, Louise Bourgeois for her sharp mind and perhaps sharper tongue, and Caravaggio because he would be an absolute hoot at a party! I could go on, but it’s probably best to stop there.

14 hinterland artists will open their private studio spaces to the public on September 14/15, 21/22 and 28/29. A detailed map of the Arts Connect open studios will be published in the September edition (Sept. 4) of the Hinterland Times.

Also see: www.artsconnect.com.au for more details.

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Maleny Film Society August 2013 screenings Saturday August 17 Evening -7.15pm

Denmark - Drama - MA15+ - 116 mins The Hunt is an intelligent discourse on a tricky subject starring Mads Mikkelsen (A Royal Affair). It is set in a small Danish village around Christmas time. Lucas, father of one son, is recovering from a painful divorce.

When he loses his teaching job, Lucas takes a position at a kindergarten, where he is loved by the kids and appreciated by colleagues until a young girl, who knows no better, suggests inappropriate conduct has taken place. He becomes the target of mass hysteria. As the lie spreads, Lucas is forced to fight a lonely fight for his life and dignity. The film was screened at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival and at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Mads Mikkelsen won the Best Actor Award for his role.

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Saturday August 31 Evening -7.15pm

Song for Marion UK - comedy / drama - PG - 94 mins Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp star in this unashamed tear jerker about life, death and the redemptive power of music. Marion (Redgrave) maintains a happy outlook on life despite the fact that she has terminal cancer. One of her greatest loves is performing in a local choir, a group of elderly men and women who sing rock and soul. In contrast, her husband Arthur (Stamp) is gloomy, gruff, alienated from his son and resentful of Marion’s involvement. However with great reluctance he joins in and with the help of the choir, Arthur begins to embrace life.

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The Great Escape HE 1963 MOVIE, THE GREAT ESCAPE is an exciting three hour World War 11 adventure based on the true story of a group of allied prisoners of war who managed to escape from an allegedly impenetrable Nazi prison camp.

At the beginning of the film, the Nazis gather all their most devious and troublesome POWs and place them at a new prison camp, which was designed to be impervious to escapes Stalag Luft 11 at Sagan in eastern Germany.

Immediately, the prisoners develop a scheme where they will leave the camp by building three separate escape tunnels.

Richard Attenborough is the British soldier who masterminds the whole plan.

Up to that point it is true.

However, the James Garner and Steve McQueen characters, including Steve’s remarkable motor bike escape attempt, are not true. There were no Americans involved in the Great Escape.

What is more remarkable is that the movie does not reveal how the Nazis reacted to the escape of the 72 prisoners who got through the tunnel, and this is the subject of an astonishing detective story, Human Game, written by author and journalist, Simon Read.

Most of the prisoners who went through the tunnel were caught and expected to be returned to prison, but Read’s book reaveals a different outcome.

Hitler was outraged that so many British officers had

Doors open 6pm for tickets + bar + dinner Screening commences 7.15pm

Enquiries – 5429 6951 www.malenyfilmsociety.info

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Cuckoo’s Calling written by JK Rowling as Robert Galbraith A well crafted work of English crime fiction; Cuckoo’s Calling is now topping sales charts due to the revelation that Robert Galbraith is JK Rowling. As always JK creates wonderful characters with elegant back stories and a tight plot.

Ultimately, Cuckoo’s Calling is a novel that illustrates there is always more to the story than first meets the eye and proves that Rowling can turn her hand to any genre she chooses.

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escaped and he demanded they all be shot. His deputy, Himmler was no slouch when it came to carnage but even he could see huge allied reprisals if this order was carried through. Hitler only relented by ordering 50 of the officers shot.

Read describes chilling accounts of how Gestapo officers, when they arrested the RAF officers, took them out into the snow and shot them, usually in the back of the head.

This broke all Geneva conventions and Britain’s PM Anthony Eden swore the killers would be tracked down and brought to justice.

Read’s book recounts the relentless task of Squadron Leader Francis McKenna despatched to a war-ravaged Germany seventeen months after the killings to pick up a trail long gone cold.

McKenna and his small team interview wives, mothers and children of Nazis, trail through bomb-wracked towns and fought interminable paper battles with Russian, French and American occupiers in order to find their Nazi killers.

It was a three year task that took its toil on McKenna’s health although he was awarded an OBE for bringing to trial 18 defendants in Hamburg in 1947.

All were convicted of murder.

Several others had committed suicide while in prison and still others died in Russian, American or French prisons.

Simon Read delivers a rivetting story as well as a meticulously researched account about this often overlooked saga of hard-won justice.

Lady Jane Franklin

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N A PERIOD when most ladies of wealth and position sat at home with their embroidery, Jane Franklin achieved fame throughout the western world, and was probably the most travelled woman of her day.

She married at the relatively late age of 36 to the kind and well-liked John Franklin renowned for his explorations of the northwest passage, for which he was knighted.

Sir John was appointed governor of Tasmania and the Franklins arrived in 1837 and while he was an ineffectual governor Jane Franklin swept through the state attempting to rid the place of snakes, establishing a scientific

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The Pros & Cons of being a Frog

by Sue DeGennaro This beautiful story about friends and how to keep them, celebrates differences – Frogboy and Camille are friends, but whilst Camille loves numbers, Frogboy loves to dress up. So what is the pro of being a frog? Well, “being in a frog costume makes me feel brave” says frogboy. The unusual, whimsical illustrations and clever design make this book a visual delight. Shortisted for The Children’s Book Council of Australia 2013 Award.

society, adopting an aboriginal girl and travelling extensively overland from Melbourne to Sydney.

Back in England, Sir John was later lost to another expedition to the north-west and Jane became a relentless funder of rescue missions to find him. Through her skilled lobbying and media forays she turned Sir John’s controversial failure into the image of a noble hero.

Lady Jane continued to travel into her 70s and the overall picture is of a highly energised but manipulative woman who intended always to live life to the full.

Mr Wigg

by Inga Simpson Do you remember a time when life wasn’t quite so hectic, when time was taken to celebrate the small things in life? This gentle and unassuming peach of a story unhurriedly weaves its way through the season, intertwining Mr Wigg’s reminiscences on the ups and downs of life. A mystical and magical tale about fruit, horticulture and a life well lived. A wonderful first novel from a local author.

Saturday August 10 2013

Tina Cooper platters are prizes in Hinterland Restaurant and Cafe Awards AST YEAR Martin Duncan of Freestyle Escapes led Montville’s Chamber of Commerce initiative to introduce a Restaurant and Cafe Award to increase the profile of the quality dining options on the Range, as well as being a lead-up to the Real Food Festival.

There is certainly a growing interest in culinary tourism, with the Blackall Range now offering a wide range of quality eating venues from small quirky cafes to fine dining restaurants.

Last year voter feedback for the awards was overwhelmingly positive with the inaugural winner being Secrets on the Lake.

This year two award categories have been created and there are five restaurants and four cafes willing to take up the challenge.

Shiralee Cooper of Illume (pictured) is donating two vibrant hand blown Tina Cooper platters specially created for the

L Lions Club welcomes Newcomers to the Range HE MALENY BLACKALL RANGE LIONS CLUB 8th annual ‘Welcome Dinner’ is at the Maleny Showground’s on Wednesday 18 September.

Following the success of previous years this annual event is being staged to welcome all newcomers to our community on the Blackall Range. The guest speaker for the evening will be the Mayor of the Sunshine Coast, Mark Jamieson.

Newcomers will be given an information pack and will have the opportunity to meet local business owners, members of community organisations, local residents, as well as our major sponsors The Bank of Queensland and Maleny Credit Union.

Tranquil Park Restaurant will be providing the catering and the night will include an auction, raffle and spot prizes.

Tickets can be purchased for $35 per head from Network Video in Maleny or Soothe Hairdressing in Montville. For further inquiries contact Colin Sinclair on 5435 2867 or John Blyth on 5435 2759.

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Lycra Lizards ride to stop Sex Slavery HE HINTERLAND’S LYCRA LIZARDS cycling group are pedalling for charity during September. The event is an 85km ride to raise money for Destiny Rescue (http://www.destinyrescue.org/aus/), a Sunshine Coast founded charity that rescues children from sex slavery in Asia and Africa.

Tracey Heers is a local Maleny resident who is currently working for the charity in Thailand. Tracey moved to Thailand earlier this year to experience directly the activities of Destiny Rescue and write about her activities there.

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at 7am on Sunday September 29. They will pedal along the range via Stanley River Rd and wind their way down to Glasshouse Mountains township via shady country lanes.

The Lizards will stop for morning tea before heading back to Landsborough and taking the easier way up the hill.

The ride concludes at Tesch Park where lunch will be provided. The course is approx. 85km.

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Restaurant and cafe winners.

Entrants in the Restaurant category are The Long Apron, Clovelly, Pomodoras on Obi, The Terrace Seafood Restaurant, Key Restaurant and Flame Hill. The cafe options are Secrets on the Lake, Elements Tea House, Wendy’s Delish and The Montville Coffee Pot. The competition runs until the end of August.

The Montville Chamber encourages all local residents and business owners to go out and support these fantastic venues and be sure to rate their dining experience to be in the draw for a $100 voucher in the participating restaurant or café of their choice.

The winner will be announced at the Real Food Festival at the Maleny Showgrounds on the weekend of September 7-8.

.1kg and (a any dog 30 d over e 9.45am FINBAR’S AVERAGE JOES Presented by FINBAR’S (any dog 15.1kg-30.0kg)

10:00am MALENY LANDSCAPES MEGA-MONGRELS Presented by MALENY LANDSCAPES (any dog 30.1kg and over) 10:15am Dr SHANE LULAND RACING BABIES Presented by Dr SHANE LULAND (any dog, 1 year and younger) 10:30am BEERWAH MEATS TWEENIE STAKES Presented by BEERWAH MEATS (any dog 13 months to 9 years)

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Family fun with loads of activities for the kids including jumping castle Great range of Food $5 entry per raceproceeds to local students through Roadcraft Driver Ed. Featuring Maleny Vet Services K9 Cup & Maleny Supa IGA Ute Jump

11:45am FASTEST DOG ON THE HILL Presented by MALENY APEX (open slather - anything goes) 12:00pm HOUND AND ITS HUMAN FASHIONS ON THE FIELD Presented by EASTMURE ELECTRICAL 12:15pm MALENY IGA UTE JUMP (Presented by MALENY SUPA IGA (for all those fence-crawling, athletic types)

10:45am MALENY PHYSIOTHERAPY GOLDEN OLDIES Presented by MALENY PHYSIOTHERAPY (any dog over 9 years)

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Art Gallery Trail - Sunshine Coast Hinterland Discover the remarkable variety of galleries and talented local artists.

Explore the breathtaking scenery of our Hinterland

Stay longer at any one of the region’s welcoming guest houses.

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Lasting Impressions Gallery

Cnr Obi Obi and Post Office Roads, Mapleton. Ph: 54786440 Open weekdays: 9.30am – 4.30pm 9.30am-3pm weekends. Closed Wed. Ph: 54946440 Artisan embroidered shawls, rugs & wall hangings from Kashmir

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Artist: Lyn Diefenbach “Incandescence” (pastel - 75 x 45cm)

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Artist: Jack Wilms Sculpture, furniture, doors Open: weekends & most public holidays 10am-4pm Closed for October

207 Narrows Road, Montville Ph: 5478 6440 Gallery open seven days: 9am - 5pm www.secretsonthelake.com.au

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“Outback Bottle Series - Tribal Tribute” Artist - Tina Cooper

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926 Montville Road, Maleny Enquiries Ph: 5435 2303 www.treefroggallery.com Gallery Hours: Wednesday- Sunday 10am-4pm Works by local artists & art classes.

138 Main St, Montville Ph: 5442 9211 www.montvilleartgallery.com.au Artist: Ron Van Gennip

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Shop 4, Riverside Centre, Maleny Ph: 5494 3477 “The Prodigy” Sterling silver pendant set with Trilliant Peridot & yellow citrine Designer: Jim Goulton

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167 Main Street (below Poets Cafe) Montville Ph: 5478 5050 www.mainstreetgallery.com.au Artist: David Bongiorno “Genie” ( graphite on paper, framed)

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Art On Cairncross

Holden’s Gallery

Cairncross Corner, Maleny Ph: 5429 6404 www.artoncairncross.com.au Artist: Craig Medson Title: “Spirale” ( Chillagoe marble and granite)

38b Coral St, Maleny (cnr. Coral & Myrtle Sts) Gallery & Picture Framing Ph: 5494 2100 Artist: Gary Myers “Lake Cooroibah” www.holdensgallery.com.au

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A R T I S T S : M I C H A E L TAY LO R & C R A I G M E D S O N

Sculptors ... in leather and marble

Feature Artist

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Left: Lotus Rising II Chillagoe marble and granite by Craig Medson

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Top centre: Galatea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greek meaning milk white leather mask sculpture by Michael Taylor

â&#x20AC;&#x153;the wide brown land for me!â&#x20AC;?

Top right: Flow Chillagoe marble and granite by Craig Medson Right:Aila â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Finnish meaning light bearer leather mask sculpture by Michael Taylor

URING AUGUST, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art on Cairncrossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will feature two leading contemporary sculptors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michael Taylor and Craig Medson. Both are highly regarded here and overseas, and it is a recognition that has come by following their own unique and different paths.

Michael Taylor has been sculpting leather masks for many years and he continues to expand this unusual art form. Although he is equally renowned for his other sculptures -from kinetic to cast bronze - it is predominantly his incredible creative virtuosity with leather which has captured the imaginations of many.

Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s striking use of colour as well as form is highly admired, and in the past he was voted the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by his peers at the International Leather Conference, where he was representing Australia. Indeed, his fascinating life and travels have provided a remarkable depth of inspiration for these intriguing masks.

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the most solid and impermeable of materials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; usually bronze and marble. He carves invitingly tactile contemporary forms with an organic influence, and it is this astonishing mastery of his materials which has attracted widespread attention.

In fact, by reputation he has been an invited participant in no less than 11 international symposia to date, taking him to such places as South Korea, Cyprus and Spain.

Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of Chillagoe marble is testament to his Queensland heritage, while his time as a post-graduate working in Carrara reveals his skills and passion for the stone.

Two such talented individuals may share the title of sculptor, but they also demonstrate how diverse this term can be when we look at their enormous range of skills and creativity. This is an exhibition which is sure to enthrall everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Art on Cairncrossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is at Cairncross Corner and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

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OUIS DALOZZO was born in Italy. His early life was spent in the densely populated cities of Western Europe. As a young, married man he settled in Noumea in New Caledonia where he and his wife, Lucette also an artist, spent several years painting volcanic landscapes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The travelling spirit had a grasp on us both. It was not until we reached â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Great Southern Landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that we knew we had found exactly what we had been searching for.â&#x20AC;? Louis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I and Lucette and our two small children spent much of the 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making bohemian treks around Australia. We were overwhelmed by the intense colours, defined contours and unique atmosphere of the outback. The sheer expanse of the deserts, canyons, gorges and rainforests just blew me away and I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my days living and painting in Australia.â&#x20AC;?

More than three decades later, Louis still enjoys painting the â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wide Brown Landâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I continue to explore new ways of capturing the stunning beauty and starkness of the outback on canvas. I was stoked when a critic said to me recently that I had a refreshingly new approach to material widely used by so many Australian artists.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want my paintings to convey an aura of space and timeless beauty and reflect the intense colours, defined contours and unique atmosphere of the Australian outback.â&#x20AC;?

Open daily from 10 to 5, the Montville Art Gallery is located at 138 Main Street, Montville opposite the Village Green.

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C R E AT I V E C U T S Scott Mellis at the Upfront Club

Sam to play Dvorak in Woombye

Scott Mellis is a singer/songwriter from Caloundra. He started out playing in heavy metal bands in high school - Scott has since developed into an eclectic songwriter and performer. He has been asked to support folkrock icon Richard Thompson (UK), as well as Serena Ryder (Canada), Jeff Martin (Canada), Fink (UK), and Joseph Arthur (US).

Now based in Los Angeles, Scott has collaborated in the studio with Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta) and Brad Smith (Blind Melon), while also opening for Jason Mraz and Tom Morello after being spotted playing an impromptu acoustic set at a clothing store in Austin for SXSW. Scott Mellis is appearing at the Upfront Club in Maleny on Friday August 16 at 7pm. Donation entry.

The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Donna McMahon will perform symphonic works at the Suncoast Convention Centre Auditorium on Saturday, August 31.

The program includes Nicolai’s The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.2 and Dvorak’s Cello Concerto No. 2.

The orchestra will be joined by guest cellist Sam Lucas, a brilliant young local musician who, having won the Australian Concerto Competition in 2011, was invited to perform with several of the world’s best concert pianists.

In 2012, he performed with Bulgarian concert pianist Evgeny Genchev in both the Sofia and Glebe music festivals.

The Symphonic Concert venue is located at Woombye, corner of Kiel Mountain and Schubert Roads, and the concert starts at 2 pm. There is plenty of off street parking and the venue has a coffee shop and cafe.

Tickets: $30 at the door, $25 concession/prepurchased, $20 each for groups of 10 or more, and children under 16 free. For bookings please call 5445 5123.

For more information, visit www.scso.org.au

Bernard’s Bo No Dho paintings Another exhibition of always original paintings by the multi-talented Bernard O’Scanaill is at Maleny’s Upfront Club, from August 15 September 9. Not sure of the meaning of the exhibition title - Bo No Dho - but no doubt all will be revealed by the enigmatic and musically-gifted Bernard on the opening night of August 15.

Opera in the Ampitheatre

Kim’s journey in Steel & Clay Kim Schoenberger is a local sculptor specialising lately in ceramics and steel. She creates fascinating subjects from seemingly inanimate discarded objects.

Kim has a dynamic exhibition at the Gympie Regional Gallery from August 17 to September 7 where she presents exquisitely constructed three-dimensional creations fashioned from reclaimed steel and hand-sculpted ceramics.

Journeys in Steel and Clay not only explores materialistic possessions and how the emphasis on outward appearance has left many people unfulfilled and psychologically malnourished. Schoenberger deftly takes the discussion to a new level through these works, encouraging a return to base and a nurturing of all that truly matters.

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Tim & the Doc at the Palmy

Doc Span and Tim Gaze and band will rock you when they perform at the Palmwoods Hotel with songs from Eric Clapton, Hendrix, and ZZ top plus their Funky Blues. The band, with drummer, Jon Carson, Glen Muirhead on keys, and Gus Fenwick on bass, have just returned from ripping it up at Blues on Broadbeach.

Doc Span is renowned for his harmonica playing and warm, smokey, vocals. His expressive tone, soulful dynamics, and exciting stage presence are world class. His style is drawn from a personal pilgrimage through the blues jamming with many of Chicago's Blues greats while working as a paramedic at the notorious Cook County Jail – hence the "Doc".

Tim Gaze has enjoyed a long career as one of Australia's premier guitar players, songwriters and vocalists. He is a guru of guitar and his musical skills have kept him in demand for many years. Gaze's early influences ranged from Hendrix to his passion for the deep Blues.

Loaded with material from their individual cd’s and a repertoire full of classic and original songs, they will appear at the Palmwoods Hotel on August 17 starting at 8pm.

This is Doc’s birthday so watch the evening explode!

Regina Dolan at Tree Frog

An outdoor concert that heralds Spring is the regular Opera in the Lake Macdonald Ampitheatre within the Noosa Botanic Gardens at Cooroy.

The concert features the Operatif! regulars, soprano Jennifer Parish and baritone Stewart Cameron. with special guests including mezzo Hayley Sugars who has recently returned from successful seasons in Germany, tenor David Kidd who for over a decade toured the world with the Ten Tenors and brilliant Scottish-born accompanist John Woods. The program offers highlights from Madam Butterfly, La Traviata, Rigoletto, The Pearl Fishers and other great operas together with gems from stage musicals and favourite Italian songs.

This event organisers urge a day out by creating a tasty picnic with a bottle of wine or thermos of tea. The theatre enjoys a beautiful lake as its stage backdrop and as the artists sing and the pianist accompanies on a shiny grand piano, audience members delight in the added entertainment of pelicans at play, row boats and ducks.

Tickets to enjoy this concert are just $40 or $35 for Groups of 10 or more.

Tickets/enquiries: OPERATIF! 1300 308 385 www.operatif.com.au

Maleny’s Tree Frog Gallery is featuring the mainly figurative work of Brisbane artist, Regina Dolan throughout August.

Regina is influenced by her love of the Pre- Raphaelite painters of the early 20th century and their broad use of symbolism and religious iconography.

Her richly painted and drawn works allow the viewer a glimpse of the complex and mysterious within us all, with a focus on the singular quality and feeling of aloneness.

Regina will also be running an Alla Prima Portraiture painting workshop in oils at the Tree Frog Gallery for two days - Sat-Sun, August 17-18. The workshop is for all skill levels offering a very simple loose way of painting the portrait without drawing initially.

For enquiries about the exhibition or workshop , contact Tree Frog Gallery, Maleny on 07 5435 2303 or info@treefroggallery.com

visual ar ts enter tainment per formance Travel-inspired art exhibition

Six artists have joined together for a special exhibition entitled Windows on the World to show that travel not only broadens the mind it also stimulates the artistic senses.

All have drawn from their travel experiences around Australia, be it Sonja Gillettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gentle Tasmanian scenery or the raw reds of the outback, captured by Ron Potter, Malveen White and Dorothy Peall.

Some have also captured overseas images with watercolourist, Philippa Rhodes revelling in the golden light of Greece, its rampant bougainvilleas and white buildings, and Wendy Edmond found the mountains and wildflowers of Abruzzo in Italy irresistible.

This free exhibition will be held at St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall on the green in Montville on August 10-11, opn from 9:30am to 4pm each day.

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Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indigenous images Emerging freelance Indigenous photographer Paul Fry has a special interest in cattle station life and wide life photography. He has merged that with his unique fashion ideas to bring something special to the coast.

Born to Indigenous parents in Cairns, he was given up at birth by his mother, who at the time felt she could not give him what he needed. Paul was then adopted by Joseph and Christine Fry and spent his youth growing up in Palmwoods.

In the mean time his birth mother married and had five more children. She always spoke to her other children of Paul and hoped that one day he would find her.

As an adult, Paul decided to embark on the journey to find his family and discover his heritage. Once in Cape York he found a family and a culture that felt like home. During his time in Cape York, he began photography to document his new life.

Paul now has a large collection of beautiful and inspiring photographs portraying the cattle station life and the harshness of bushfire and drought.

Combined with his unique fashion ideas he has now developed his Australian Outback Art which is being made into swimwear.

He plans to publish two books in the future, one a collection of his photography and the other a self written biography on his journey Cape York Colors photo exhibition is at Gallery at No 10, Bade St, Nambour.

A sensation of musicalness..!

The invitation is to dance with Slavka and Zivko and The Unusual Suspects at the Maleny Community Centre on Sunday August 25 at 3pm.

Slavka and Zivko (pictured) are described as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;greatest sensation of musicalness since the Eurovision Song Contest began.â&#x20AC;? It seems Slavka was a beauty queen and Zivko plays amazing Eurodance Beats.

The Unusual Suspects are a Macedonian Gypsy style street band - 7 drummers, 5 saxes, 2 trumpets, a clarinet, tenor horn, trombone, tuba and more...

Unusual music in unusual times and in unusual clothes.

Balkan, funky dance music for dancing in the streets (or anywhere really).

You really will have to see this to believe.

UpFront Club 31 Maple St Maleny. Bookings: 5494 2592 upfrontclub.org.au

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Sabine Von Graz is a new member of Malenyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peace of Green arts cooperative and in the Maple Street shop sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s displaying a range of stylish designer products - scarves, bags and i pad cases - combining art and useful consumer products.

Her innovation is obvious in this Art to Carry collection.

Canvas panels painted with figurative and abstract motifs are â&#x20AC;&#x153;framedâ&#x20AC;? with some stunning textile art techniques.

Fringing, crochet and hand-sewn beading are some of the features Von Graz uses in this exciting handcrafted collection. Look inside a bag that is trimmed with 100 yearold Austrian lace to see â&#x20AC;&#x201C; via hologram â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the hi-tech fantasy of fish swimming or fairies in flight.

These are great gift ideas too because many have hinterland themes like the Mapleton iPad case above.

Contact: Sabine Von Graz, mobile: 0414 872 118 email: sabine@svgdesign.com.au

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Lamps of yesteryear ...

Only seniors would remember needing oil and kerosene lamps to light their homes. However, everyone is invited to a special display of vintage lamps at the Nambour Museum during Seniors Week from August 17-24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The museum has an impressive display of lovely old kerosene, hurricane and tilly lamps,â&#x20AC;? volunteer Daphne Heaton (pictured) told HT. Other unusual and fascinating lighting items that will interest those visiting the museum during Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week include road work lamps, lanterns and lamps made out of re-cycled items.

Entry to the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s displays is $4 and afternoon tea can be purchased separately. Phone 5441 2083 for info.

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Wedding Connections Your guide to local wedding services on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Photography Penny Riddoch Photography AIPP For unmatched quality, choose well known local professional wedding and portrait photographer.

Services include wedding album design, DVD slide shows, personal online viewing gallery.

Ph (07) 5494 2808 or visit the website: www.pennyriddoch.com.au

Maleny’s Mosaic Man takes his art to the Northern Territory Local mosaic artist, Brett Campbell has just returned from Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory, where he was invited to create a mosaic with local children on a town hall wall. Natalie Brown caught up with Brett at his Maleny studio to find out about this unusual project.

Celebrants & Ceremonies Chrissie Ray – Civil Celebrant You’re unique. You want something tailored just for you – fun, but also tasteful, serious and emotional.

I’m unique too – professional, but never boring. I’ll work with you to make it reflect your unique style.

Sounds like you?

Phone: 5478 6610 Mobile: 0427 945 833

Wedding Venues Flaxton Gardens Tranquil elegance with panoramic views across the Coast. Ideal for superb bridal photographs to treasure. Excellent food, discreet & caring service.

Husband and wife team, Alan and Georgina Thompson welcome your ideas to help them create this special day with you.

Phone: 5445 7450.

Pomodoras on Obi A complete package of “real” food, boutique beverages, unspoilt water and treetop views, award winning local bridal services & luxury onsite cabin accommodation. “Escape to the mountains and discover the magic.” One stop wedding destination in the heart of Maleny.

Ph: (07) 5429 6543 www.pomodoras.com.au email: info@pomodoras.com.au

Hair and Beauty Dot & Birdie Providing all of the primping and preening that a bridal party needs prior to looking their very best.

Specialising in bridal styling for the big day.

Mobile hair and makeup team available.

35 Coral Street, Maleny. 4552 Phone: 5499 9424.

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OCAL MOSAIC ARTIST Brett Campbell would have to be one of the most easy-going people you will ever meet, a quality which is evident the minute you meet him. He sees mosaics as a great stress relief, and says “when I’m in the studio I just put on music, start working and go into a meditative zone and drift away,” which is likely the explanation for why he is so calm.

Considering that he only started working with mosaics 13 years ago, when he left the banking business, Brett has certainly excelled in mosaics in a short time. He is totally self-taught, does all his own designs and has created a successful business doing what he loves. So what inspired him to make the switch from banking to mosaics?

“I had young kids and I never saw them when I was working in the bank and I hated it. So I just tried mosaics one night and loved it, then did it again the next night, then took it to the markets and three months later I gave the bank away.”

A lot has changed for Brett and it hasn’t all been smooth sailing; he says he has less money now than he did when he was banking, but he has a great life and it’s fun, and that’s what counts for him.

The Northern Territory project was both fun and challenging. The design, which was based on an artwork by Nonggirrna Marawili, of the Madarrpa clan, was made into a feature wall, and was a school holiday project for the children of the community. The township loved his work so much that they have asked him back to do another one next year.

Brett really enjoyed working with the children, who were very enthusiastic about mosaics, but he was surprised that the boys left after a few hours and only the girls stayed on to complete the mosaic.

Brett has noticed this lack of male interest in mosaics in his classes as well, which are mostly attended by women, and ponders why this could be when it is such an enjoyable activity.

Brett recently relocated from Flaxton to Maleny to set up his home, business and studio, surrounded by gardens of vegetables, next to a dam filled with platypus. He has a zest for life and enjoys his work creating in his well-equipped studio, and having his children visit every second week.

The Northern Territory project was an inspirational experience for Brett and he is enthusiastic about doing a similar project with the Maleny community. He feels it would be a great way to get the whole community involved in creating a beautiful mosaic for the town and is interested to hear from people who want to be involved.

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Above: Brett Campbell in his Maleny studio assembles a small decorative mosaic

Below: Brett helps a Nhulunbuy school group assemble a small mosaic

Brett holds mosaic classes regularly at his studio in Maleny and his students are always keen to come back for a second class. He runs it in a similar way to how he tackles his own work; gets the class started, puts on some music and then allows them to drift into the meditative state that mosaic work brings to the person.

Through his website Brett sells mosaicmaking kits and is regularly commissioned to travel all over the country, and across the world, to create his mosaic masterpieces for people to have in their homes. From mosaic furniture to wall hangings Brett seems to have the ability to put a mosaic on anything and make it look fantastic. His portfolio of work is extensive, including a massive mosaic pool side seat (pictured) and sensuous portraits that defy the brittleness of the material. He believes that it is his passion for mosaics that has brought him success. “You can do anything if you are passionate about it; it just unfolds for you!”

Along with his mosaic work, Brett is also passionate about growing food to eat and is looking forward to working with the Green Maleny project that is currently in the concept stages of development. His website, www.survivalfoodplants.com has some interesting information about growing survival plants. In the future he intends to keep working in his studio, running classes, growing plants and enjoying life. He welcomes anyone from the hinterland to come along to do one of his classes and see what peace mosaics can bring to the mind. For more information check out Brett’s website www.mosaics.com.au.

Top Left: The completed NT mosaic was a school holiday project for the Nhulunbuy children Centre: Brett can mosaic almost any surface including this pool-side seat of a Hinterland swimming pool Left: Brett completes the grouting of the NT mosaic.

Outspoken brings Ruth Ozeki to the Hinterland UTH OZEKI’S new novel A Tale for the Time Being has just been long-listed for the Man Booker Prize.

It’s a book that explores, amongst other things, time and our place in it.

The story begins with a woman finding the diary of a 16 year-old Japanese girl in a ‘Hello Kitty’ lunchbox washed up on the beach of an island off Bristish Columbia. The girl confides to her diary, in purple ink under red covers, that she’s being bullied at school, she’s worried about her father (who’s unemployed and has attempted to kill himself ), that she loves her grandmother, a 104 year-old Buddhist nun, and that she, the girl, Nao, is also planning to kill herself.

Every book searches for its perfect reader. Nao’s diary has found one in the Canadian beachcomber, who, it turns out, is a novelist, coincidentally called Ruth, also, like Ruth Ozeki, married to a man called Oliver; a woman looking for a story to follow, who begins searching out clues as to the girl’s identity, stumbling upon the possibility that she, and all her family, might have died in the 2011 Tsunami.

A Tale for the Time Being is Ms Ozeki’s fourth novel.

She is Canadian-American, born from a Japanese mother. She’s had a chequered career as, amongst other professions, a bar hostess in the entertainment area of Tokyo, a language teacher and an award-winning filmmaker. Three years ago she was ordained as a Buddhist priest.

Outspoken is exceptionally pleased to continue its association with Brisbane Writers Festival by bringing Ruth Ozeki to Maleny for a conversation with local author Steven Lang.

Maleny Community Centre, Wednesday September 4th 6.00 for 6.30pm, tickets $15 and $10 for students, available from Maleny Bookshop, 5494 3666.

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In Fitness ...and in Health

Motherhood and body fatigue F YOU’RE FEMALE and feel chronically tired and especially if you’re a mother, this article could be the missing health link you need to break out of the ‘Chronic Motherhood Fatigue Syndrome’.

The demands on the female body in terms of motherhood, start with pregnancy and include the birth process and at least 18 years of raising children (usually 2 or 3), plus taking care of a house, a husband, perhaps working part time and then, when you’re older, grandchildren come along. To cope with all of this requires a body that is fit and healthy.

Here is some general health advice that once you learn, you’ll never forget and I can guarantee you, this knowledge will not only change your life, it’ll make it a lot more enjoyable.

Ask yourself, as a mother in terms of beating fatigue, do you know how to: • effectively burn fat for better energy so that you’ll never have another weight problem • balance your hormones so that you eliminate PMT and other menstrual complaints as well as do the foundation work necessary for a comfortable and empowering menopause • control your blood sugar levels so you eliminate cravings, especially for carbohydrates and sugar.

• eliminate anxiety, depression and stress by alkalising the body.

If there’s one thing you need and deserve as a mother, it’s optimal health and fitness. In my view, there’s nothing more important than this, so if you’re looking for a place to start, give me a call.

I’d love to be of help.

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HU Song in the garden Spiritual Discussion Past Lives * Dreams * Soul Travel Uplifting * Fellowship * Refreshments

Sippy Downs Botanical Bush Garden Take the Tanawha Forest Glen Tourist Drive follow the Botanic Gardens signs

Every 3rd Sunday of the month 9:30 am ±12:30

Maleny Library Meeting Room. Cnr Maple & Coral Sts

Ayurvedic Health Advice to Suit You

Real Beauty comes from within UR OUTER APPEARANCE reveals the depth of the whole person.

Wendy Rosenfeldt This includes our health, personality, and emotional state. When we are happy, healthy, eating well and exercising, our skin, hair and eyes are vibrant and clear. If we are stressed, not eating well or taking stimulants and medication there is more dullness in our complexion and our hair and skin can look lifeless.

Beauty therapists specialise in treatments that go on our skin to improve our appearance whereas Ayurveda recognises that it is what goes into our bodies that determines the quality of our skin. The skin is not separate to the rest of your body.

Each square inch of skin contains over a thousand nerve endings, creating a direct link between your skin and your brain. Our thoughts and emotions directly influence our appearance.

The skin is one of the largest organs in the body and closely connected to the liver. When the liver is unable to digest and fully transform our food and toxins into nutrients and waste, the skin takes over. Applying creams with chemicals or covering up blemishes with make up, only contributes to the problem. When you apply a product to your skin, it is absorbed by the pores and then into your bloodstream. It is important to use natural products that are free of synthetic

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ingredients. Introducing toxic substances into your bloodstream can aggravate your liver, immune system and ultimately your skin.

Eating fresh, organic food including vegetables, fruit and wholegrains is helpful to ensure good digestion. Alcohol, coffee, cheese and fried food can create a load on the liver therefore creating more work for the digestive system. The skin is governed by the principle of Pitta dosha which is fiery by nature. Acne, rashes, dermatitis and itchy skin indicate an excess of Pitta’s heating qualities. Avoiding tomatoes, oranges, pineapple, cheese, spicy food and stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol can help to soothe these complaints. Drinking plenty of warm water also helps the body to rid itself of impurities while keeping the skin hydrated.

Ageing of the physiology is really due to wear and tear. How we live and how we look after ourselves determines how old we look. Nothing ages us more than stress; whether it is mental stress such as worry, grief and anger or physical strain such as fatigue, excessive activity and lack of sleep. The antidote to both is rest and relaxation.

Looking good is really just an expression of feeling good. Our

outer beauty depends on our inner health and wellbeing.

By nourishing ourselves with good food, rest, relaxation and positivity we emanate a healthy glow that no amount of skin cream or make up can obtain.

Wendy Rosenfeldt is a Teacher of Transcendental Meditation and a Maharishi Ayurveda practitioner. Call Wendy 5499 9580 to find out more.

A Problem Shared ... with Marisa Did you remember to drink enough water today?

HE AVERAGE adult body contains about 5 litres of blood as this blood circulates through your body during the day, the equivalent of 190 litres of blood are filtered by your kidneys daily, roughly 8 cups of toxins and excess water are removed and sent to the bladder in the form of urine. To maintain this process in optimum order your kidneys require that you drink adequate water and eat fresh juicy fruits and vegetables daily. Your kidneys are important to the health of your whole body and in winter it can be difficult to remember to drink the1 to 2 litres of clean filtered water your kidneys need to do their work for you. Coffee, tea and sweet processed drinks are acidic and diuretic and place stress on your kidneys so its best consume these in moderation.

Left shoulder pain can indicate that your kidneys are stressed and you need to increase your water intake.

Right shoulder pain can indicate your liver needs your dietary attention.

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Every Tuesday weekly 6-7:30pm

Like all the major organs of your body, your kidneys, bladder and liver function can be negatively affected by strong emotions and poor lifestyle and if ignored can then further disrupt mood and emotional balance.

Your adrenals sit on top of your kidneys. They are your flight or fight response team and produce hormones and steroids including adrenalin and cortisol, imbalances here can cause weight gain, fatigue, mood swings etc.

Meditation and mindfulness practices help to balance our mental, emotional and physical chemistry and also slow us down, so that we can become aware of our magnificent body and its needs.

Breathe, slow down, listen to and become aware of what you need to do to be healthy and happy.

Marisa Kliese is a Clinical Member Aust. Counselling Assoc.

Fellow Holistic Life Coach. Reiki Master.

Fellow Aust. Natural Therapists Assoc.

Marisa can be contacted on 5494 2627.

Admission free

Universal School Of Light© Classes starting from 7th August Teachings & Guidance of Meditation, Self Healing, Transformation & Empowerment, Awareness, Intuitive Art, Crystals, Sound, toning, Connecting with your Angels, Guides & More

***Private One on One Sessions available on Skype too!!

FOR FULL ITINERARY OF DATES, COSTS & TIMES PLEASE PHONE OR EMAIL CATHY ON: 5478 6022 or 0418 958 793 or email universalschooloflight@yahoo.com.au

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To take a giant step towards your health and wellbeing, contact Ray Shapcott, Atlasprof (servicing Brisbane Nth, Sunshine Coast and Hinterland). Certified Atlasprofilax Acadamy, Valais, Switzerland.

Phone (07) 5429 5520 Mobile 0412 490 374. www.atlasprofilaxaustralia.com.au

Maleny Physiotherapy

Maleny Medical Centre offers a caring, friendly environment for you and your family

Tips for Gardening Safely

Experienced, Caring Male and Female GP’s

Although it’s mid‐winter, there’s still lots to do in the garden…and spring is just around the corner!

A number of patients in our clinic have been chatting enthusiastically after visiting the Nambour Garden Expo.

This is a time when many of our clients become more active and prone to injury in the garden.

Planting annuals, feeding and watering plants under the eaves of the house, pruning shrubs, propagating, tidying up after rain, mulching, mowing…

Surgery Hours Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday: 9am-12.30pm

Phone 5494 2131

These activities may involve bending and weeding, lifting bags of potting mix, carrying watering cans, pushing wheelbarrows, raking, lifting wet, heavy garden waste after the rain we have had.

Behind the Maleny Chemmart at 25 Maple St, Maleny

Walking on wet, slippery surfaces e.g. muddy areas or slimy cement also pose significant risk of falling and injury to us.

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Common areas pain is experienced after strenuous physical work in the garden include lower back and leg, neck and arm, shoulder and knees.

If you experience musculo‐skeletal pain after gardening that does not resolve, please call your Physiotherapist at Maleny Physiotherapy for an appointment.

1/70 Maple Street, Maleny

malenyphysiotherapy.com.au

Tim and Mary Bagshaw

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Physiotherapy for all ages Specific exercise prescription Postural assessment and correction Sporting injuries Post operative rehabilitation Workplace rehabilitation Injury preventions strategies More services available

Ph: 07 5494 3911

19 Coral Street, Maleny

Better Health - Naturally

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For a holistic approach to your general health & wellbeing, call today to make an appointment with one of our friendly Holistic Health Centre professionals.

(Phone numbers below).

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HEMAVIEWTM is a form of live blood screening that may help you to improve your health more effectively than ever before. Using only one or two drops of your blood, Hemaview TM can be used to investigate the size, shape and ratios of the red cells, white cells and platelets in your blood.

A customised computer report is generated, providing the key features in your blood. This includes photos, information on the importance of these features for your health, and recommendations on how you can improve your health status. Best of all you can keep a record of your progress and see how your blood picture improves over time. Hemaview TM can help assess for the following factors: poor nutrition, immune system health, inflammation, liver health oxidative stress and free radical damage.

Hemaview TM lets you take an active part in managing and understanding your health. For Appointments Ph: 54 352599

Rebecca Hopkins

Hawaiian Healing Massage is a flowing form of massage, relaxing and therapeutic, helping to relieve muscular tension, stress and pain. Feel Blissfully Relaxed! *Therapeutic/Relaxation Massage *Hot Stone Massage *Pregnancy Massage *Chiron Healing *Aromatherapy - Raindrop, Emotional Clearing and Vitaflex Techniques.

Appointments 0415 518 415.

Em: bec@hawaiianhealingmassage.com.au

Sanctuary Shiatsu

Shiatsu Practitioner - Acupressure

Zen Shiatsu is a Japanese acupuncture meridian therapy that facilitates the movement of energy (Qi) in the body using acu-point pressure with meridian massage. It’s true strength is improving energy and wellbeing, assisting and maintaining health and help prevent illness. It can assist with: • Pain, and muscular tightness • Digestive disorders • Emotional & mental stress • Headaches and more ! • Futon mat or seated chair. Appts: 0438 972 880 Gary Broadhurst

Rob McMurray Why consult a Psychologist?

Everyday problems such as relationship breakdown or personal trauma can dramatically affect our health, wellbeing and positive relationships.

As an experienced Psychologist I: • Actively listen to gain an understanding of your needs • Prepare you with necessary coping skills to manage stress, anger, emotional problems • Assist in improving your self-esteem & interpersonal skills For a confidential appointment, call Rob on 0488 129 302

She Oak Natural Fertility

THE DISPENSARY Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm

Naturopath, Herbalist, Natural Fertility Teacher, Homotoxicologist & Kinesiologist

Rochelle specialises in hormonal health and fertility management • Balance your hormones • Detoxification • Fantastic weight loss program • Contraception the natural way • Assisting women during pregnancy and IVF • Birthplans • Tailored programs for preconception & pregnancy • Naturopathic Clinic tests • Thyroid testing Appointments: 5499 9476

We provide a comprehensive array of natural medicines to achieve our therapeutic treatment goals. They include nutritional supplements, homeopathics, herbal medicines, flower essences, organic skincare, and other health related items.

Increasing scientific evidence demonstrates the safety and efficacy of prescription only natural medicines in wellness treatment and prevention of chronic disease.

For consultations ph: 5499 9476

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Hinterland Health and Beauty ACUPUNCTURE Anthony Brown Acupuncture Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

Member (fellow) AACMA. Anthony has 30 years clinical experience, 26 of them here on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.

26 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5435 2555

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Maple Chiropractic Maleny Dr Stephen Lowe & Dr Samuel Lowe 57 years combined experience.

Concession rates & HICAPS. Relaxed & friendly atmosphere.

45 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3322 www.maplechiropractic.com.au

Margarete Koenning Counselling BA Social Work, Gelstalt Therapist, Psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and, families. Training professionals in family constellation 20 yrs practicing in Maleny, Clinal member of Pacfa. Ph: 5494 2778, 0408 416 041

Mapleton Natural Therapies Clinic Jackie Hansel: Bach H.S (Acu), Adv. Dip H.S (Hom), Dip Bowen Therapy Acupuncture.

Holistic & Intergrated health care with Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, Homeopathy, Lymphatic Drainage, Remedial & Relaxation Massage. Ph: 5445 7749

Dr. Ralph Stockmann- Dr of Chiropractic USA, Palmer Graduate Medicare & DVA Provider Special interest in difficult & chronic conditions of lower back,neck,knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist & headaches 13 Thynne Ct. Maleny Ph: 0410 793 513

Chirone Shakti – Relationships & Sexuality Professional counsellor specialising in relationships, sexuality, grief and loss.

Discover deeper and more satisfying levels of relating and intimacy. Thurs at Awakening Centre, Nth Maleny Ph: 0421 814459 E: info@chironeshakti.com.au www.chironeshakti.com.au

Maleny Acupuncture Dolina Somerville: BHSc (Acupuncture) China Trained: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine,Chinese Remedial Massage & Cosmetic Acupuncture. 38a Coral St Maleny (HBC). H F Rebates. Mob: 0408 693 029 www.malenyacupuncture.com

Hinterland Chiropractic Dr Josephine Sexton. Using gentle, safe and effective techniques to maintain spinal health and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family discounts and HICAPS available.

21 Bunya Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987

ASTROLOGY Stargazer Astrology - Chirone Shakti Relationships, career, family issues, spiritual purpose, life crisis, transitions, your year ahead. Counselling astrologer. Astrology courses and workshops Thurs at Awakening Centre, Nth Maleny. Ph: 0421 814459 E: astro@chironeshakti.com.au

BEAUTY THERAPISTS & HAIRDRESSERS A little Beauty, Body and Wellness Elements at Montville Customised beauty treatments.

Pamper packages. Special occasion & bridal make-up. Massage. Manicures.

Pedicures. Devine body treatments.

Natural therapies. Ph: 5478 6212 www.elementsmontville.com.au DOT & BIRDIE - hair, beauty, bridal All beauty and hair services under one retro roof. Dynamic team of qualified professional staff where your comfort and satisfaction are our priority. Follow us on Facebook for the latest specials for locals.

35 Coral St, Maleny Ph: 5499 9424 Michelle Jarden - Beauty Therapist.

Electrolysis, facials, massage, make-up, nails, sauna, spray tanning, tinting, waxing, ear-piercing.

66 Curramore Rd, Witta.

Ph: 5494 4012 or Mob: 0402 531 500

BOWEN THERAPISTS BOWEN THERAPY Bronwyn Huckle Specialising in Bowtech, the original Bowen Therapy technique. Treating health issues in babies, childen & adults. Montville therapy rooms. Monday to Friday by appointment.

Ph: 5442 9371

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CHIROPRACTORS

John Pirie Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Gentle hands-on chiropractic using applied kinesiology. Individual programs available.

19 Coral Street Maleny. Ph: 5435 2155 www.siaholistichealth.com.au

Dental Centre Maleny Affordable Family Dentistry Open: Mon-Sat. Also, early mornings & late evenings for your convenience.

17 Bunya St, Maleny. Ph: 54 999 722 www.dentalcentremaleny.com.au maleny@dentalcentregroup.com.au

ENERGY HEALING / SOUND THERAPY Josie Coco – Certified BodyTalk Practitioner BodyTalk is mind-body healing - effective for those who have lost quality of life, uncovering blocks and shedding old beliefs.

By Appt. Ph: 0498 605 306

Philip James Lovitt D.C. Contemporary approach, using traditionally based chiropractic techniques. Now servicing Maleny. HICAPS, Medicare, Work Cover and DVA all welcomed. Shop 6A/15 Maple Street, Maleny 4552. Ph: 0417609640

Sound Spa Release, retune, refresh. Therapeutic music with Kim Kirkman (BMus, Grad Dip Mus, MLM), harp and voice.

202 Main Street, Montville, below Pizzeria.

Ph: 0431 560 929

COSMETIC TATTOOING Qualified Cosmetic Tattoo Practitioner – Rebecca Rea Dip. Beauty Therapy Professional Make-up Artist. Procedures include: Eyebrows, top & bottom eyeliner, lips & beauty spots. Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm Shop 9/43 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3355

FENG SHUI FENG SHUI & Astrology. Richard Giles, qualified Feng Shui practitioner.

Feng Shui Home/business assessments.

EM Radiation & 'dirty electricity' checks.

Trained astrologer of 22 years. Shed The Light, Maple Street, Maleny (5499 9003) Thurs or 5435 0158. E: ricgiles@powerup.com.au

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING HOMEOPATHY Counselling - Margaret Davoren B.Nurs.,Mas. Counselling.

Think change, think balance & live a rich, full, life. Learn strategies to manage stress, depression, anxiety & relationships.

Maleny Physiotherapy, 1/70 Maple St Maleny Ph: 0403 571 572 www.icpaustralia.com

Pauline Ashford - B. H. Sc, Complementary Med & Homeopathy Classical homeopathy; Lymphatic drainage; Dorn spinal, joint and headache therapy; EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques; Reiki 130 Ansell Rd Witta Ph: 5494 4101 e: paulineashford@dodo.com.au

HYPNOTHERAPY Cigarettes, Quit Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Soft Laser therapy are utilised in assisting even the most committed smoker. Butt Out For Good in Maleny. Gift vouchers available for Christmas and New Year’s resolutions W3 www.ciggybusters .com, Ph. 0410 000 880

Mapleton Natural Therapies Clinic Jackie Hansel. Bach H.S. (Acu), Adv. Dip. H.S (Hom), Dip. Bowen. Holistic and integrated health care with Bowen Therapy, Classical Homeopathy, Acupuncture and Massage Therapy. Ph: 5445 7749

Ruth Donnelly - Holistic Counsellor Heart-centred approach to healing trauma, building emotional wellbeing.

Integrating body psychotherapy, mindfulness, artistic therapies, Reiki, Acutonics, Bush Flower Essences, Dru yoga 0409 564 276, ruth@ruthdonnelly.com.au, www.heartmindconnections.org

Kathy Blackburn Dip. Bowen Therapy (Bowtech).Gentle effective treatment of Back Pain; Migraine; RSI ; Tennis Elbow; Knee, Ankle & Foot Conditions; Menstrual/ Hormonal irregularities; Chronic Fatigue; Respiratory Conditions and MORE. Health fund rebates. Ph: 5429 6180

Radiance Consultancy Services A ‘whole of life’ approach to health employment, skincare & direction.

Create your next job, find your niche, ways to unwind. Also facials/massages.

Beth: 0414 953 071 www.radianceconsultancyservices.com.au

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Judith Richards Hypnotherapist Sensitive, effective hypnotherapy: lose weight, move past trauma, anxiety & depression, cure phobias, stop smoking, become self confident, sports and study enhancement, public speaking and much more. Maleny. Ph: 0488 782 827

MASSAGE THERAPISTS & RAINDROP TECHNIQUE Hawaiian Healing Massage Rebecca Hopkins Remedial Massage *Hot Stone *Therapeutic *Pregnancy *Chiron Healing *Aromatherapy: Raindrop, Emotional Clearing & Vitaflex Tech Gift Certificates & H F Rebates. Maleny Holistic Health Centre. App Ph: 0415 518 415 bec@hawaiianhealingmassage.com.au The Stillpoint - Katie White Remedial, Relaxation, Reiki Massage & now Emmett Technique. Reiki Treatments & Workshops. Appts Mon- Sat. HF Rebates.

Gift Vouchers. Ph: 0400 722 786 www.thestillpoint.com.au

Hinterland Health and Beauty MASSAGE THERAPISTS continued Kathy Blackburn, Adv Dip Applied Science (Remedial Massage). Remedial/Sports Massage; Traditional Chinese Massage; Lymphatic Drainage; Emmett Technique; Trigger Point & Myofacial Release. “Integrated Bodywork” tailored to your special needs. HF rebates.

Ph: 5429 6180 Massage in Mapleton Intuitive, Tailored, Experienced Diploma I value the Nurturing AND Therapeutic. $70/hr.

Pension discount $10. READINGS $50/hr Intuitive, Psychic, Clairvoyant since young.

Ph: Brenda Tahili 0438 358 189 Montville Massage Indian head massage - great for anxiety, early greying and hair loss * full body massage * hot stones* body scrubs*mud wraps... 12 yrs experience Ph: Andrea 0417 523 193 KA HUNA Massage Jessica Ainsworth Maleny. Massage with a profound and lasting effect.Certified level 7 Ka Huna bodyworker and teacher. Can include hot stones *Polynesian floor work* Appts (out of work hours available). Ph: 5499 9372 Beautiful Kahuna Bodywork Massage ... ... with Linda. Total blissful relaxation or combination deep tissue. Qualified remedial also. Great results for tradies & sports people! Gift vouchers avail. 7 days.

Nth Maleny & Buderim, Ph: 0457 194 339 Rejuvinating Massage, Mapleton A unique blend of relaxation, reflexology, deep tissue and shiatsu with Turkish Hamam trained masseur Frank Genel – feel a million dollars! Mobile Service available.

AAMT member. Ph 0421 926 492

REMEDIAL MASSAGE, SHIATSU Gary Broadhurst : Sanctuary Shiatsu Zen Shiatsu , Acupressure , Balancing Futon mat or seated chair at Holistic Health Centre , room 5/19 Coral St, Maleny Monday & Tuesday – Appts: 0438 972 880

NATUROPATHS Rochelle McKay-Masterton Naturopathy, Homotoxicology, Herbal Medicine, Kinesiology, Nutritional therapy Women’s hormonal health, Infertility & preconception care, fertility education.

Digestive disorders & weight management.

Referrals to holistic doctors. Ph: 5499 9476 rochelle@sheoaknaturalfertility.com.au Sallyann Stewart - Children's health, stress management. Naturopathic assessment & Live Blood Analysis. Utilising nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, remedial massage, lymphatic drainage. 19 Coral Street,Maleny.

Ph: 5435 2599 / 0421 410 558

PERSONAL TRAINERS, FITNESS & SELF DEFENCE continued Laurel Hefferon Naturopath & Herbalist BHSc Colon Hydrotherapy & Ka Huna Bodywork Specialising in herbal & nutritional treatment of adrenal exhaustion, post-viral syndromes & acute & chronic immune conditions.

35 Rosella Rd, North Maleny Ph: 5494-2101 Mob: 0401750255 Pascale Richy – Naturopath BHSc Acute & chronic ailments, women’s health, stress management. Evidence based, wholistic & inclusive approach.

In depth consultation & naturopathic assessment. Nutrition, Herbal medicine, dietary planning & lifestyle counselling.

2/38 Maple St. Maleny. Ph: 0423 615413.

OPTOMETRIST Rachel Leigh Optometrist comprehensive eye care, quality spectacles, contact lenses and retinal photography. Bulk Billing, HF rebates.

Locally and Independently owned.

Riverside Centre Maleny. Ph: 5494 2666 Stephen Hammond Optometry Your Vision Is Our Passion 44 Lowe Street, Nambour 4560.

Ph. 5476 2333 Maleny Optical 5/45 Maple Street, Maleny 4552. Ph. 5435 2733 Like us on Facebook

PHYSIOTHERAPY/OSTEOPATHY Maleny Physiotherapist Tim & Mary Bagshaw. For all of your Physiotherapy requirements.

1/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5494 3911 www.malenyphysiotherapy.com.au

Carolyn Brunner-Couling FREE 10 min first consultation. Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Diet, Nutrition. Weight loss, Anti-aging, Fertility, Thyroid. Consultations may include free acupuncture by Brent Couling Phone consultations also available.

54 999 894 / 0403 809 093.

PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOTHERAPY Rob McMurray Experienced psychologist. Active listening, learn coping skills for stress management.

Improve self esteem. Assist with relationship breakdown and personal trauma. For a confidential appointment ph 0488 129 302

PSYCHIC READINGS / TAROT Kerry Laizans Psychic/Tarot Readings and Massage, head, neck, shoulders and feet, Maleny Markets on sundays, By appointment, phone readings, sound healing, bodywork and breathwork, call me on 0411 488 291 or check out throughthevortex.org

SCENAR THERAPY Pain Relief Specialist Scenar is a non-invasive therapy using electrical impulses to stimulate your nervous system, reducing pain, inflammation and restoring normal function. Ph: Sonia 0488 922 441 or Kerri 0431 938 393 www.malenypainrelief.com

YOGA, PILATES AND MEDITATION Radiant Light Yoga with Melissa

Thomas Whitton D.O., Grad.Dip.Ost.Paed Gentle manipulative therapy for body dysfunction and pain in all age groups. Registered Osteopaths Services covered by private health funds; Veterans Affairs; Workcover, Medicare EPC 74 Blackall Terrace, Nambour.

Ph: 5441 4166 www.ntpages.com.au/therapist/18935 Range of Motion Physiotherapy MAPLETON - MONTVILLE - MALENY - IMBIL Russell McDonald & Rae Duffield-Jones.

Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au Physiotherapy-Rehabilitation-Excercise Tundi Udvary Palmwoods Physiotherapy Friendly caring, hands on practice committed to making a positive change to your total health and wellbeing.

5/12 Hill Street Palmwoods ph; 54788500 Maleny Active Physio – caring professionals offering physiotherapy, exercise physiology and Medicare-funded Type 2 Diabetes Education Programs.

Services covered by health funds & referrals from DVA & Medicare (bulk-billed).

5/15 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5494 0060

PERSONAL TRAINERS, FITNESS & SELF DEFENCE Marisa...Naturally Marisa T Kliese offers a complete Natural Therapy Clinic. Services include, Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, Professional Counselling, Life Coaching, Spiritual Healing. Ph: 5494 2627

Jon Presswell - Certified Personal Trainer Weight Loss, Personal Fitness Programs, Strength & Muscle Growth, Older Adults - Balance, Strength & Mobility Mob: 0439673768 Email: jonandtess@ozemail.com.au The Trainer other Trainers Use

Renew You Personal Training Private studio or your home.

Regain energy, strength, healthy weight.

Deborah Yffer - Cert IV Fitness; Grad. Dip Teaching. Menofit Trainer (Post-Menopause).

0411 389 727 www.renewyoufit.com Rhee TaeKwon-Do - Fitness and Self Defence for Adults and Children. 5pm every Tuesday & Thursday at Maleny Community Centre. Free Trial Available.

Call Nathan on 0419 496 160 or visit www.rhee.com.au.

Fri 9.30 -11.15 Maleny RSL -All levels welcome Friday Mindfulness Meditation Class 12.15 - 1.15 Curramore (All classes held at Curramore studio from mid August). Please call Melissa for further details. Ph. 0417 200 192 Em: millieb2@bigpond.com

Yoga with Lottie using WEIGHTS For sculpturing,raising metabolism, increased bone density and flexibility.

Mon 10.30am,Tues 5.30pm and Thurs 9.30 am. No bookings required.

Classes suit all levels of experience. Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion Ph: Lottie 5313 7756 Yoga with Maree at 71 Tamarind St Maleny Fully equipped studio. Weekly classes & private tuition. Monthly workshops Daily personal practise sessions. Health Rebates Available. Ph: Maree 0448 518 734 Radiant Light Yoga with Rukmini Wed 6.30-8pm Peachester Hall Thurs 9.30-11am Landsborough Hall Private Classes and Yoga Therapy PH. 0437 914 029 www.shantipathyogaspace.com.au Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Rose Being Yoga Trained Montville – 4 Hillfoot Lane Tues: 6-7:30pm. Wed: 9:30-11am, 6-7:30pm Thurs: 9:30-11am. For other times refer: www.rosehawkinsyoga.com.au or Ph: 5478 5426 / 0417 937 653 PILATES CLASSES Small classes tailored to individual abilities.

Qualified instructor. Weds at 10.30 am.

Maleny Community Gym. $90 for 6 week program (covered by Health Funds & DVA) Contact: 5494 0060 for details.

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Professional Services

House and Garden FINANCE

ACCOUNTANTS /BOOKKEEPING

MCU Sustainable Banking 28 Maple St, Maleny www.mcusb.com.au

Front Line Tax Frederick A Forbes. Specialising in individual & small business tax returns.

15 Maple St, Maleny. Ph: 5494 2622

Local and Reliable Bookkeeping Registered BAS Agent. Full bookkeeping services: Payroll & Super, MYOB/Excel (PC & MAC). On/Off-site services. Covering the entire Sunshine Coast. Ph: 54296931 Em: info@malenybk.com.au Bookkeeping Specialist - Qualified Accountant Registered BAS Agent. Services (MYOB) include Setup, Payroll, Super, Reporting, Admin, Guidance. We maintain your books or train you. Your place or offsite.

Ph: 5442 9143 / 0408 220 204

ARCHITECT

See Loans Manager Scott Howie for savings a/c, online cash management, E Saver, term deposits, Visa card, Green Loans: appliance /solar/car/ home, standard personal, home & business loans P: 5499 8988 Email: info@mcusb.com.au

ANTENNAS Jim's Antennas Digital & problem reception specialists.

Locally owned, servicing the hinterland.

Call Craig Titheradge today for a free quote.

Ph: 131 546 www.jimsantennas.com.au

Jacques Fayolle – Local ANZ Mobile Lender My motto is “Customer for Life”. I will visit you, wherever, to secure the home loan best suited to you, and develop an on-going banker /customer relationship to care for your future needs. Ph: 0408 734 152 or 5437 7311 Email fayollej@anzmortgagesolutions.com

APPLIANCE SERVICE Luke Wilkinson Appliance Service Washing machines, dryers, fridges, etc.

Lic. No 68598

Ph: 0419 684 324 or 5429 6565

GOVERNMENT SERVICES QGAP Maleny - Maleny Police Station, 49 Maple St Maleny Manager -Judy Phipps Mon, Tue, Fri:9am–2pm Ph 5429 6293 New Vehicle Registrations & Housing close 1pm. Dept of Transport & Main Roads, Business Registrations, CTP Insurance, Seniors/Carers Cards, Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates & more. EFTPOS & credit cards.

CABINETMAKER Paul Randall Cabinetmaker of Maleny New & renovated kitchens & vanities benchtops a speciality - stone, timber & laminated finishes. Home Offices, Wall Units, Wardrobes. Ph: 0432 953 186 Lic QBSA 1162819. Member Master Builders.

Brad Drew - Architect 35 years design experience.

Design & documentation for both new and existing residential projects.

Ph: 5478 5546 Email: brradd00@gmail.com

COMPUTER / WEB SERVICES/VIDEO

LEGAL SERVICES

Concept IT Systems - reliability & service

Ecocyber - Computer Services Repairs, troubleshoot computer problems, tuition, web design & hosting services.

On site or at Maleny workshop.

Contact Hans. Ph: 5499 9599 Email: hans@ecocyber.com.au Maleny Multi-Media Man Professional editing of video, photos & audio.

VHS tape & photo prints to DVD. Video compilations with special effects.

Relive precious memories as never before.

0408 684 482 www.multimediaman.biz

CHAINSAW & TREE WORK

Penny Riddoch Photography & Design AIPP Weddings, portraits - families, children, business, pets. Commercial - product photography, properties, advertising. Graphic Design - web site images, DVDs, digital albums, brochures, posters, business cards.

Ph: 5494 2808 - www.pennyriddoch.com.au

Locally owned and operated photography business specialising in portraiture, corporate and event photography covering the entire Sunshine Coast. Call Farley 0410 229 600 or visit www.shutterstorm.com.au

PICTURE FRAMING Holden’s Gallery Custom framing by professionals. Items including art, needlecraft, memorabilia, etc.

Monday – Saturday10am to 4pm Cnr. Coral & Myrtle St. Maleny Ph: 5494 2100 www.holdensgallery.com.au

prevailed until 21st of the month bringing idyllic days of long hours of winter sunshine with temperatures two degrees above the norm. There is a touch of spring in the air with magnolia in bud and crows gathering twigs for their nests.

The sounds of lawn mowers and whipper snippers fill the air and the weeding of an abundance of cobbler pegs is in progress.

On Monday 22nd the winds backed from the north to southwest bringing a three degree drop in temperature to 5°C. It was at 5.00am on the 27th July 2003 when Maleny recorded its all-time low temperature of 1.4°C. The coldest July was in 2000 with 15 days below 10°C.

The weather report for the Hinterland Times is compiled by Patrick Stacey, Maleny Weather Station. Log on to www.malenyweather.com for daily data and weather news.

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All Trees to Chip Tree felling, pruning, lopping, mulching, stump grinding, landscaping & retaining walls, fences etc. Two chippers - 6 inch & 12 inch. Qualified and insured.

Phone Rob Milner: 5445 7805

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New computers & repairs. Internet setup & websites. Printers, scanners ,Ink refills, cameras.

Authorised Apple reseller. Onsite service.

Drop in to discuss you computer needs.

Shop 6 Riverside Centre Maleny 5429 6750 or sales@conceptsystems.com.au

EATHER in the first week of the month was dominated by a high of 1028hPa over Southern Australia, and a deep East Coast low approximately 180km NE of Cape Moreton. The combined effect was to influence Maleny’s weather over the next week. Overhead we had thick nimbostratus cloud bringing drizzle and some isolated showers. The East Coast Low brought strong southeasterly winds with gusts of over 45km/hr, and rough surf conditions causing significant beach erosion along some of the Sunshine Coastline, before moving away southeast off the NSW coast.

Stable atmospheric conditions

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

Easton Lawyers Tove Easton Principal Lawyer 62 Maple St, Maleny Ph: 5494 3511 Email: tove@eastonlawyers.com.au

RESURFACING Bath, Tile, Kitchen

Ph: 0419 768 028

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HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE

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continued External Cleaning - tile & Colorbond roofs, house washing ,mould removal & all surfaces. Obligation FREE quotes – fully insured. For a high quality professional service. Call Jay 0404 707 693 www.waterwisepressurecleaning.com.au

Hatch's Home Maintenance Qualified Cabinet Maker, 35 years experience.

Update * Renew * Repair * Plastering * Cabinets * Tiling * Call John today Ph 0404 056 147 hatchshomemaintenance@hotmail.com QBA Lic. No 1242008

ELECTRICAL & SOLAR Green Energy Electrical

Lic No. 71210

Reliable prompt domestic electrician.

Extensions, renovations, maintenance, new homes, safety switches, switchboard upgrades, test & tag, smoke alarms. Solar Grid Connect.

Ph: Steven Pilcher for an obligation free quote 0421 162 007 E: stevenpilcher@bigpond.com

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN Loors Landscaping (est: 1987) From concept to creation all aspects of structural and soft landscaping.

Ph: 5445 7615 Mob: 0412 680 801

R V Electrical Solutions Lic. No. 72787 Installations, Extensions, Renovations, Safety switches, Switchboards, Solar. Your local sparky for Sunshine Coast, 20yrs experience, Contact 0415 528 116 for free quote. or e: vision@optus.ap.blackberry.net

305 Landscapes Garden design, construction and cleanups. All landscape aspects. Dingo Hire. View works on gallery page at www.gardenartistry305.com.

Operating out of Montville for over 10 years and servicing all areas. Ph: Jamie 0408 722 025.

Negawatts Electrical - Solar Power Over 500 local installations. Quality European panels and inverter. System upgrades and system annual check-ups ($120). Call us last for a competitive quote.

Gary Phillips Ph: 0407 760 838 Info@negawatts.com.au

Brush Turkey Enterprises Wholesale native nursery qlty tubestock. Rainforest, wetland, grasses, sclerophyll, coastal & understorey species. Min. order 100 plants. Open to public by appt. Ph: 5494 3642 or email: nursery@brushturkey.com.au

PLASTERER Castle Plaster No job too small. Fibrous plaster & plasterboard, framing, fixing, setting, cornice, suspension, patching. Licensed & insured. Established 1980.

Call John Ph: 0417 275 241 or 5442 1723

PLUMBING & WASTEWATER AWS Advanced Wastewater Solutions All plumbing & drainage work. Supply & installation of advanced wastewater treatment systems. Septic conversions. 1 ton excavator for hire. Ph: 0412 858 020 www.advancedwastewatersolutions.com.au Gavins Plumbing Service All maintenance plumbing, draining, gasfitting, roof & guttering, domestic pump repairs & replacements.

Complete wet area renovations. BSA Licence 48654 Ph: 5445 7230 - Mobile: 0402 791 058 All Hinterland areas - 35 years experience

Amber Leaf Landscaping Looking for a landscaper who can deliver?

Tohm Hajncl heads the team that offers you guaranteed quality. Choose from landscaping consultations, designs, construction and planting, pre-sale makeovers and specialised maintenance services. Ph: 5445 9801 www.amberleaf.com.au

Sky Plumbing & Gas Fitting Guttering, Water Tanks, Filters and Pump Installation. Septic Trenches, Holding Tanks, Blocked Drains. Heat Pumps & Gas Installation. Landlord water reports. Water Hammer solutions Ph: 042 11 66 882 BSA 1078655

Anderson Plumbing & Roofing Plumbing, drainage & roofing. New work, renos, maintenance specialists. Septic systems, blocked drains, high pressure ‘sewer jett’ drain cleaner, drain camera, cable locations, tank installations, roof & guttering.

Ph: 5494 3340 or 0409 541 475 QBSA1066328

FENCING & AUTOMATIC GATES Step n Stone Landscapes All aspects of stonework and landscaping design and construction. Outdoor pizza ovens, fire-pits & fireplaces. Sculpture commissions. No job too big or too small.

Ph. John: 5478 6754 or Mob: 0411 426 099 www.stepnstonelandscapes.com.au

Plan-it Fence & Gateworks servicing locals in the supply of Automatic Gates. Glass & aluminium pool fencing, balustrade & aluminium privacy screens. Prompt reliable service. Ph: Paul for a free quote 0412 698 595 or www.planitfencing.com.au

FURNITURE MAKING

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Randy DeGraw - designer & maker of fine functional furniture & woodwork to suit your decor.

Ph: 5494 4222 for an appointment. www.viewwoodwork.com.au

Direct from the grower to you The perfect environmentally-friendly garden mulch and soil conditioner. Full ute tipper load. $80 delivered. $50 half ute load.

Phone Gerard: 0407 588 824 E: gerard.rutten@bigpond.com

GARDEN MAINTENANCE & MOWING PAINTING Wyhoon Garden Services Edge to edge mowing. Servicing all your garden needs incl. ride-on,push mowing, whipper snipping, garden clean ups, hedging, fencing, rubbish removal & general property maintenance. Ph. Casey: 0459 444 310

HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE A Very Handy Man Fix anything in & around the home: Paint * Plaster * Tiles * Carpentry * Odd Jobs * Flatpack * Move Furniture * Pressure Wash * Gutters/Windows * Chainsaw * Garden makeovers & Clean up. John 0439 942 077

City to Surf Painting & Decorating Re-paints & new work, industrial coatings, decorative finishes, Anti mould coatings. Quality & value for money guaranteed. Servicing the Range & beyond. Ph: Richard Daveson: 0418 708 620 BSA 1117847

SECURITY, BLINDS, AWNINGS Custom Curtains and Shade Friendly service and advice, professional installation and free in home measure & quote for shutters, blinds, curtains, awnings and security screens.

Ph: Jim or Julie on 5494 6898 www.customcurtains.com.au

TANK CLEANING Pristine Water Systems Full water tanks cleaned, water testing and correction, filtration - Free appraisals Ph: Trevor 0404 302 723

Maleny Paint Place 6/ 14 Lawyer Street, Maleny. For Wattyl and Taubmans Paints and all paint accessories. Taubmans Trade Paint Centre "We can quote & do it for you" www.hinterlandgrapevine.com Ph: 5494 2002

PEST CONTROL Montville Handy Man 20 years building experience.

All concreting, carpentry, home maintenance and repairs. Prompt and reliable service. Garden Clean -up.

Competitive rates. Ph: Wayne 0434 724 030

BRUCE MORRIS PLUMBING QBSA lic 456322 24hr emergency service, all plumbing, building,maintenance installation domestic and commercial. Gas installations, septic/ drainage ,hot water, solar, bathroom renovations, leaking roofs. Ph 0410 457 606

Top of the Range Pest Management Termite specialists House treatment for general pests.

Termite inspections and treatments.

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Thursday August 8 Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens monthly meeting. Arts & Ecology Centre (off Palm Ck Rd, Tanawa. Guest speaker: Kate Heffernan at 3pm on Plants, People & Policies in Regional Botanic Gardens. All welcome.

Please arrive at 2.30 for 3pm start. Enquiries: 5494 8480 , or email friendsofMRBBG@gmx.com

Friday August 9 Aglow - Sunshine Coast meet 9.30am CWA hall, Kalinga Street, Caloundra. All Christian denominations are welcome. Enjoy an inspirational message and worship.

August speaker is Ella Daniells. Entry: $8 which includes morning tea. Ph: Isabella: 5476 8463 or Dorothy: 5476 4190.

Saturday August 10 Australian Institute of Applied Sciences free Open Day. 10am-12pm. Brisbane campus, 337 Logan Road Stones Corner. explore careers in natural medicine, massage, beauty, hairdressing, health & fitness. Go to: http://www.aias.edu.au/about/upcoming-events/brisbaneopen-day for more info and to secure your place.

Saturday August 10 Fruehlings Talent Quest offers major cash prizes for youth aged 5-12 & 13-18 across all performaing arts.

Finals staged at Fruehlingsfest spring fair, Immanuel Lutheran College, Buderim.

Enquiries: Margaret Swierkowski, ph 0450 921 698.

Saturday August 10 Buddies Refugee Support Group fundraising documentary, Mary Meets Mohammad at Nambour Arthouse Cinema. Film starts at 7.30pm, followed by a brief discussion on asylum seeker policy, by Greens candidate for Fairfax David Knobel.

Bar opens 6.30pm & pre-event tea,coffee & slices included in $15 ticket. Tickets at Currie St entrance or ph: 5445 3727.

See: www.marymeetsmohammad.com about film.

Market stalls include local fruit and vegies, fresh flowers, organic bread and pasta, seedlings, preserves & honey, fresh seafood, bale hay, hand-crafted soaps. Ph: 5499 9114

Sunday August 11, 18, 25 Maleny Market held at RSL Hall, opposite Maleny Hotel.

Open rain hail or shine. Over 35 interesting stalls, including antiques and collectables; Art & craft; fruit & veg.

Little Fair Trade Café. Enq: 0448 423 919.

Tuesday August 13 Spiritual Gathering invite you each Tuesday at 7pm to enjoy an evening of guest speakers, songs, laughter, meditations & sharing circle of spiritual wisdom, knowledge & understanding. $5 donation.

Cuppa & chat afterwards. Kureelpa Hall.

Ph Jo: 0403 844 410 or Greg: 0413 344 450.

Tuesday August 13, 20, 27 HU Song and Spiritual Discussion bring more joy and upliftment into your life.

Maleny Library. 6.00-7.30pm.

Contact 07 5496 5054.. www.HearHU.org - eckankar.org.au

Thursday August 15 Start of six week course - Blue Care Living Well with Chronic Conditions. Studies have shown participants who complete the program have an improved sense of well-being and quality of life. Weekly Thursday meetings from 9.30am – 12.00pm at Maroochydore library.

Bookings essential. $5 per session includes morning tea.

Phone Edwin Guldberg at Maroochy Blue Care: 5441 0115.

Friday August 16 Closing date for applications for SC Council’s Community Grants Program. It offers funding for one-off projects, activities or events directly benefitting the SC community.

Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/grants for details and to apply online.

Saturday August 10 The Caloundra Family History Research group invites groups of seniors to an open day at their research room in the Guide Hut, Arthur St, Caloundra. They will be shown how to access computers and journals to track down their ancestors. More details contact June: 5493 2679, Roz: 5493 1197 or Valerie: 5437 3879. Email: caloundrafamilyres@y7mail.com

Saturday August 10 Montville Growers and Makers Market at the Montville Village Hall - 7:30am to midday. Enjoy a delicious hot pancake breakfast made from local, seasonal produce or organic sausage-sizzle and freshly roasted coffee or leaf tea.

Saturday August 17 Blackall Range Growers market, Old Witta School, 316 Witta Road. 7-30am – 12 midday. Great variety local produce.

Come for breakfast and good coffee. Music. Bring your green bag. All enquiries phone Pat on 5499 9924.

Saturday August 17 Start of Childrens Book Week at various SC libraries.

Children are invited to join in activities including storytelling sessions, displays, and dress-up days to honour the great children’s literature being created in Australia.

Check out council’s library website for details or call your local library on 1300 LIBRARY (1300 542 727).

Closing date for entries for the Regional Achievement & Community Awards. The Commonwealth Bank are the official prize patrons offering a share of $17,500.

For more information or nomination forms contact the Awards Office: 1300 735 445 or the website: www.awardsaustralia.com

Sunday August 25 Seniors Week Free Event. The 70+seniors of Eudlo and surrounding region are invited to Eudlo Hall.11am—2pm Lunch, old fashioned games, and musical entertainment RSVP: 5445 9858 or 5478 9449. Em: eudlohall@gmail.com

Monday August 26 Red Cross Big Cake Bake. Celebrity chefs, schools, community groups and everyday cooks will be cooking, sharing and enjoying delicious homemade treats. Become a Big Cake Bake host & register at www.bigcakebake.org.au For more information email bigcakebake@redcross.org.au, call 1800 652 635 or www.facebook.com/BigCakeBake.

Saturday August 31 The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Donna McMahon will perform symphonic works at the Suncoast Convention Centre Auditorium. Guest cellist, Montville’s Sam Lucas. Venue: Keil Mtn Rd, Woombye. 2pm start. Plenty of parking. Tickets are $30 at door. Group & child concessions. Call: 5445 5123. See: scso.org.au

Saturday September 7 Vintage Spring Village Market Palmwoods Memorial Hall.

Stalls feature local honey, handmade teas, artisan crafts, beautifully crafted timber, knitting, sewing, soaps, candles and more. 7am – 12.30pm Hall, Main St Palmwoods.

Stall site bookings Ph: 0409 765 357 for more information.

Thursday September 12 End violence against women & girls Awareness Forum & Morning Tea hosted by Zonta. Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, 9.30 -11.30am. Guest Speakers: Alison Kennedy of Bravehearts, Karen Marsh, Sunshine Coast Outreach Program Education & Scott Woodward, Liaison Officer with QPS Sunshine Coast Domestic Violence. Book tickets by 1 September - $15. Contact: Glennis Manning 5306 4305 or Kaye Gardner 5435 2051.

Saturday September 14 Nominations close 10am for directors of Maleny District Green Hills Fund. Send to secretary@greenhills.org.au or to the registered office, Maleny Law, PO Box 662 Maleny Qld 4552. Proxy forms are to be received at the registered office by 10am, Fri September 21. All forms are available at registered office and on the website. Green Hills AGM is on Sat September 28 at Maleny RSL. 10am start.

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Universal School of Light classes from August 7. Teachings of meditation, healing, intuitive art, colour therapy, self empowerment, guidance, awareness, self development & much more. Ph Cathy: 5478 6022 or universalschooloflight@yahoo.com.au

EMM-TECH SHORT COURSE 10 August - Fun, Fast & Fantastic!

Like to learn a simple, easy muscle release technique to benefit you and your family? No experience needed!

Phone Katie: 0400 722 786 www.thestillpoint.com.au/emmetttechnique

Hawaiian Healing Massage Courses Enhance Your Well Being & Learn New Skills! Unique & Flowing with Profound Healing Effects. Beginners to Advanced.

For information pack contact: Rebecca Hopkins Ph: 0415 518 415 bec@hawaiianhealingmassage.com.au

DRAWING – THE FUNDAMENTALS – LEARN TO SEE 9 classes covering: line, space & shape, linear perspective, light & shade, composition and more.

Sat. 2-5pm commencing Aug. 17.

Sonja: 0407 238 026 or sonja@rebix.com Studio: 37 Coral Street, Maleny.

AUGUST WORKSHOPS Sat. 10 – Gelatine Plate Monoprinting.

Sun. 18 – Colour Fundamentals.

Sun. 25 – Creating While Travelling.

For details contact Sonja: 0407 238 026 or sonja@rebix.com Studio: 37 Coral Street, Maleny.

Richard Knight furniture workshop One-day workshops making funky functional furniture. Identify suitable materials & create your own unique piece using simple wood-working tools.

Materials & lunch included $150.

Ph: Richard: 5422 9291. Gift vouchers. www.richardknightwoodworks.com.au

SILVERSMITHING WORKSHOP with LISA FEARNLEY Basic beginners 2 day w/shop - 24 -25 August and 21 - 22 September. Learn the basics of silversmithing. All materials supplied. $300. limited numbers.

Contact Lisa: 54468117 or 0421549413 email. loosiesjooles@gmail.com

Brett Campbell Mosaics Studio Style Mosaic classes in Maleny.

Tuesday mornings from 9am.

Be guided by a renowned artist to make whatever you like at your own pace.

Relaxed setting.

More info phone: 5435 2951. www.mosaics.com.au

ASTROLOGY Foundation course - 8wks Discover the insights of astrology and learn more about yourself. Receive a solid grounding in chart interpretation and explore your birth chart. Wed mornings 10am-12.30pm in Maleny starting 14 Aug. Contact Chirone: 0421 814459, email astro@chironeshakti.com.au

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HERE’S A LOT of on-line chat out there in the wide world of EV motoring, but there’s very little of it coming from Australia. That’s because Australian governments and the car industry are simply not interested in pushing EV motoring. So, no EV buying subsidies or rebates, no corporate or government fleets of EVs, no charging station installations, and no EV car discounting.

Meanwhile, Americans bought 40,000 new electric vehicles in the first six months of this year — more than twice the number purchased during the same period last year.

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